#242

Bebe Steiner, Series C, with Wire Lever Sleep Eyes
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$3,300
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8" (20 cm). Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes that open and close from wire lever at back of head, painted long curly lashes, brush-stroked multi-feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accent line between the lips,blonde mohair wig, French composition fully- jointed body. Condition: hairline at back of head. Marks: Sie C 4/0 (incised) J. Steiner Bte SGDG J. Bourgouin (red script). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1884. Value Points: superb tiny bebe with original wire lever eyes, very fine bisque and painting, original body and body finish, original early cream velvet dress, bonnet, watch and fob, undergarments, leather boots.