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15" (38 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head with rich ebony black complexion, dark amber brown glass enamel eyes, black painted lashes, black feathered brows, accented nostrils, coral-shaded lips of closed mouth, pierced ears, black fleecy mohair wig over Steiner pate, Steiner black composition fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: J. Steiner Bte SGDG Paris Fre A 7. Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1885. Value Points: superb unplayed with condition of the rare bebe with superb flawless complexion, original body and body finish, original wig, chemise, cap, stockings, black leather shoes. Ex-Collection Puppen & Spielzeug Museum of Vienna.