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$3,700
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- $1,200 / $1,700
Description
9" (23 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line on lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate, French composition jointed body with jointing at shoulders, elbows, and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1 A (head) (Steiner paper label on body). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1890. Value Points: most enchanting tiny size of the Steiner bebe with shy expression, original body and body finish, original aqua silk dress and matching bonnet, undergarments, socks and cream kidskin shoes, jewelry.