Lot Essay
This doll is one of the earliest Steiner articulated bébés with an unmarked head similar to those produced in the 1870s found on bodies with bisque hips. Note how far back the mould line is on the head
Details
An early bisque headed bébé with fixed pale blue eyes outlined in darker blue, shaded lids, pierced ears, high domed forehead with small head opening, skin wig, fixed wrist papier mâché body and boy's green suit - 16in. high, Steiner circa 1880