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8 1/2" (22 cm.) Bisque socket head, dark blue glass enamel inset eyes, lushly-painted lashes, feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, tiny closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate, French composition fully-jointed body with straight wrists, nicely costumed. Condition: Sie C 1/0 (incised) J. Steiner Bte SGDG J. Bourgoin (red ink script). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1885. Value Points: most captivating expression enhanced by finest bisque and painting on the very rare sized Steiner bebe, original body and body finish; included are two tiny pups with amber glass eyes.