Onsite
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$1,500
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- Estimate
- $1,600 / $1,800
Description
12" (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, auburn mohair wig over Steiner pate, French composition fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: J. Steiner Bte SGDG Paris Fre A 5 (head) (original Steiner paper label on torso). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1889. Value Points: especially lovely delicate bisque with fine painting of features, original body and body finish, antique lace dress and undergarments, white kidskin shoes.