£580
A Large Jules Nicholas Steiner bisque socket head doll, with blue glass fixed eyes, closed mouth, pierced ears, dark blonde wig, a composition jointed body with long fingers, white lace dress and black shoes, 37 1/2" long, marked J STEINER BTE S.G.D.G. PARIS FI RE A 21 (Est. plus 21% premium inc. VAT)
Hairline crack to top of forehead and on back of head. Not visible inside the head - no obvious re-painting under UV, but apparent layered painted when head viewed through with a torch. This is a very rare doll and although not perfect, this is a special piece. Fingers with surface cracks, but good. Minor chip to ear piercing.
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