The doll is marked “23 FRANCE SFBJ,” indicating it was made by Société Française de Fabrication de Bébés et Jouets (SFBJ), a prominent French doll manufacturer from the late 19th to early 20th centuries.

At 90cm(35in) this is a large example; most SFBJ dolls were produced in much smaller sizes, making this size unusual and potentially more desirable to collectors.

Head: Bisque porcelain (as shown by the detailed painting and markings).

Body: Fully jointed composition body with movable limbs.

Eyes: Striking blue glass fixed eyes.

Mouth: Open mouth with 4 visible teeth, hand-painted lips, and detailed cheek blush.

Wig: Period-appropriate mohair, removable.

Dress: Dressed in an antique-style white dress with lace trim and matching bonnet.

Shoes/Socks: Vintage-style leather shoes and socks.

Pierced ears with small earrings.

Historically, these dolls were prized for their realistic, sweet childlike faces and fine craftsmanship.

The face paint and features remain vibrant.

Bisque head well-preserved with the small hairline at the top of the head around 1cm.

The body has some age and wear, with some visible cracks, especially on the hands and body surface—this is common in antique composition bodies.

Articulated joints and paint show typical signs of nearly a century of age.

Visible cracks on fingers; this is typical and often expected in dolls of this era.

Dress and Accessories:

Original or period-appropriate, in very good condition.

Shoes and socks period-style, some likely later replacements.

Overall:

The doll is structurally intact but displays clear age-commensurate wear.