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14" (35 cm.) Bisque socket head with round facial shape, blue glass enamel inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, lightly feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth with delicately accented pale lips, two rows of tiny teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate, Steiner composition fully-jointed body and straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent, some finger wear. Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1875. Value Points: early model bebe by Steiner with most endearing expression, original body, superb antique costume including white kidskin shoes signed "Au Bebe Bon Marche".