French Bisque Bebe by Jules Steiner in Rare Series E with Endearing Smile

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31" (79 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading, dark outer iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with pertly upturned lip corners in shy smile, defined space between the shaded lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over Steiner pate, antique ivory silk dress, undergarments, cap, shoes, stockings. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sie E 6 Steiner BSGD Paris Bourgouin succ. Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1884. Value Points: rare model from the Steiner firm with captivating expression, very fine bisque and painting, original body and body finish. The doll is shown in the book, The Rose Unfolds, by Rosalie Whyel and Susan Hedrick, page 132.