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14" (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes with "dot" highlights, rose blushed eye shadow, brush-fringed brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined shaded lips, pierced ears, auburn mohair wig over Steiner pate, French composition fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sie C 0. (incised) J. Steiner Bourgouin Bte SGDG (red lettering on rim). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1884. Value Points: lovely shy-faced bebe with beautiful blush detail, original body and body finish, antique cutwork dress, undergarments, pantalets, woven stockings, leather shoes signed "Paris Bebe 4", bonnet, and carrying a little all-bisque doll with blue glass eyes, closed mouth, and antique costume.