
18" (46 cm). Bisque socket head, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, short painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with well-defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, impressed dimple in bottom lip, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over Steiner pate, French composition fully- jointed body with straight wrists, wearing original chemise and pantalets, ivory silk dress and fancy bonnet included. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sie G 2 (incised) J. Steiner BSGDG J. Bourgoin, Succ. (red ink script) Le Petit Parisien (body stamp). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1885. Value Points: very rare model with captivating expressiveness especially around mouth, beautiful bisque and painting, original body and body finish.