Early French Bisque Bebe by Jules Steiner with Splendid Eyes

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14" (36 cm.) Bisque socket head with round plump facial modeling, large blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading and darker blue iris rims, dark eyeliner, delicately painted lashes, light rose eye shadow, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils of tiny nose, closed mouth with hint of gentle smile, pierced ears, blonde lambswool wig over cork pate, French composition fully-jointed body with straight wrists, lovely burgundy and silk costume and bonnet, leather boots, undergarments. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 0. Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1877. Value Points: rare early model whose compelling eyes are beautifully complemented by hint of smile, impressed dimple on chin and philtrum, original body and body finish.