One of the rarest and most desirable Jules Steiner models, this delightful French bebe G mould, with the finest bisque head, incised neck mark Sie G.5, extraordinary deep moulding, accentuated eye corners with deep brown paperweight eyes, charming sharp pointed nose, with a perfectly shaped open/closed mouth. Original French composition body marked MEDAILLE D’OR 1889 LE PETIT PARISIEN BEBE J. STEINER. Superb antique blue velvet sailor suit, popular at the time based on the painting of Edward, Prince of Wales by Winterhalter. Original cork pate and curly brown human hair wig. Condition is generally excellent, Dated 1889 when Steiner won a gold medal at the Paris Universal Exposition. At 64 cm. this rarity will be a highlight in any top class collection. This doll is located in Switzerland with import to the E.U. subject subject to additional customs and handling fees