#225

Rare Bebe Steiner, Series E
Live Auction

$13,750
sold
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Description

12" (30 cm). Bisque socket head, large brown glass inset eyes with paperweight effect, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, auburn mohair wig over cork pate, Steiner composition fully jointed body with straight wrists, nice antique costume, bonnet, undergarments, shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sie E 2/0. Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1885. Value Points: one of the rarest Steiner models, this example in endearing petite size with dimpled lip corners complemented by wide eyes, original body and body finish.