#309

Bebe Steiner, Series C, with Wire-Lever Eyes
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$4,000
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12" (30 cm). Bisque socket head, blue glass eyes that sleep by lever movement from back of head, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate, Steiner composition fully-jointed body, nicely costumed in pale green silk and lace. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sie C 9/0 (incised) J. Steiner SGDG Bourgouin, Succ. (red stamp) (and caduceus stamp on body). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1885. Value Points: most appealing petite bebe with rarer model of face, well-functioning sleep eyes with original Steiner signature, original body and body finish, choice bisque.