29" (74 cm.) Bisque socket head with rounded and plump facial modeling, pale bisque, blue glass Steiner eyes that operate from wire lever at the back of the head, delicately painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, rose blushed eye shadow, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with shaded outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair fleecy wig over Steiner pate, Steiner composition fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sie C 6 (impressed on head) J. Steiner SGDG J Bourgoin (red lettering) J. St, (and cadeceus stamp on body) Steiner (eyes). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1880. Value Points: exceptionally beautiful large Steiner bebe with superb bisque, deeply modeled features especially around the mouth, unusual definition of ears, original wig, pate, body, body finish, fine antique costume including rare bourrelet bonnet appear original.