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32" (81 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump face, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted delicate lashes, dark eyeliner, brush-stroked and feathered brows, rose-blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, dimpled chin, pierced ears, blonde human hair wig. Steiner composition fully jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sie C 7. Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1885. Value Points: gorgeous bebe with finest sculpting of gentle childlike features, enhanced by superb bisque, painting and eyes, original body and body finish, lovely antique costume and bonnet.