Rare French Bisque Taufling Doll by Jules Steiner with Bisque Limbs

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19" (48 cm.) Solid domed bisque shoulder head with very plump face, almond-shaped blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig, cloth midriff with "mama" bellows, bisque lower torso, cloth upper arms and upper legs, bisque lower arms and lower legs, bare feet, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, restoration to left thumb and right foot. Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1875. Value Points: rare model with especially fine quality of bisque, original bisque body parts of the landmark and important doll, considered a premiere example of the bebe.