Extremely rare Jules Steiner Bebe Gigoteur wax head, working automaton

Description

One of the first automatons Bébé Gigoteur by Jules Steiner, circa 1863. Extremely rare and difficult to find with wax head and in perfect working, including eyes movement.
With closed head of mache and wax. Glass eyes, two square upper and lower teeth. Totally original, with original key and stop and start metal lever.
The doll moves the legs, arms and head, and makes movement to close the eyes.
Original body made of cardboard, wood, metal and composition. Perfect hands and feet, including the characteristic toes.
The wax has no cracks or breaks, but with some damages and dirty by age, I do not dare to wash it and
is in attic condition.
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Approx. 20 inches (50 cm)