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Description
21" (53 cm). Bisque socket head with rounded
childlike modeling, dark blue glass sleep
eyes that operate from lever mechanism at
back of head, rose blushed eyeshadow,
fringed and feathered brows, shaded nostrils
and eye corners, closed mouth with shaded
and outlined lips, upturned lip corners,
pierced ears, blonde mohair fleecy wig over
Steiner pate, Steiner composition and wooden
fully-jointed body. Condition: generally
excellent. Marks: Figure C n.3 J. Steiner Bte
SGDG Paris (head) J. Steiner (eyes) Le Petit
Parisien Bebe Steiner (body). Comments:
Jules Steiner, circa 1885. Value Points:
exquisite painting of delicate facial blush on
eyelids, cheeks, chin and ears enhanced with
fine lustrous patina, original body and body
finish, beautiful antique aqua silk costume
and bonnet.