Fa*****se
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Description
23" (58 cm.) Bisque socket head with round plump face, small blue glass spiral-threaded eyes with darker blue outer iris rims, dark eyeliner, lightly painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, slightly-parted outlined lips, two rows of tiny porcelain teeth, dimpled chin, pierced ears, blonde lambswool wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 5. Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1875. Value Points: earlier period bebe by Jules Steiner with finest pale complexion bisque and painting, original body and body finish, original wig. Private Collection of Marisol Valverde.