30th Apr, 2024 12:00

The Austin Smith and Margaret Harkin Antique Doll Collection - Part 2

 
  Lot 296
 

296

A rare brown pressed bisque Jules Steiner figure A bebe No.9

Sold for £3,400
Estimated at £2,000 - £3,000


 
A rare brown pressed bisque Jules Steiner figure A bebe No.9, with fixed brown glass eyes, brown painted feathered brows, dark pink closed mouth, pierced ears, back of head impressed STEINER PARIS Fig A 9, original coarse black hair wig on card pate, jointed papier-mâché body with fixed wrists, pink silk brocade top with cream, ruched silk front, pink silk satin skirt with lace trim, brown leather shoes marked C.P., knitted socks, tucked muslin petticoat, cream wool petticoat, slip, drawers, pink cotton stays and chemise top —16 ½in. (42cm.) high (a little moth to wool petticoat and slight aging to clothes)