French bisque doll, F.G. (Gaultier) with a Gesland-Breveté body, ca. 1875, exquisitely crafted light-colored bisque head, mounted on a bisque shoulder plate, firmly set light blue glass eyes with spiral threads, accentuated by bold eyeliner, delicately painted eyelashes, fine light brown feathered eyebrows, closed mouth, with a fine line separating the lips, pierced earlobes, original French poupée body made of padded fabric, based on the Gesland patent, 50 cm, with finely shaped bisque hands, as well as lower legs with molded toes, elaborate antique burgundy velvet dress Markings: “5” (shoulder plate), “Spuhler Collection” Condition: Fingers on the right hand have been restored