18 1/2" F.G. Bebe


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18 1/2" F.G. Bebe, French, circa 1887-1900, made by Francois Gaultier,
scroll mark & size 7, brown paperweight eyes, feathered brows, pierced
ears, chip at left piercing hole, typical somewhat grainy bisque, faint
hairline crack on crown above left eyebrow, original blond mohair wig & original cork pate, original composition body with jointed wrists, body
exhibits typical wear, redressed from old fabrics, from the collection of Doris Hill $1,750.
16" Tete Jumeau Bebe


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16" Tete Jumeau Bebe, French, circa 1885-1889, head stamped in red "Depose
Tete Jumeau Bte SGDC 6", buldgy brown paperweight eyes, classic heavy
Jumeau feathered brows, closed mouth, pierced ears (tiny flakes at
piercing holes), body retains original Jumeau stamp in blue, hands have
been repainted, small circular area on right forearm has also been
repainted, antique blond mohair wig, antique pink and white faux-pinafore
dress, antique undergarments, vintage shoes & socks, eyes really pop out
at you in person and worth visiting the shop to see $4,650
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22 1/2" DEP Walker


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22
1/2" DEP Bebe Walker, circa 1900-1915, made in Germany by Simon & Hailbig
for the French SFBJ Jumeau Bebe line
, blue sleep eyes, painted lower lashes (upper hair
lashes missing), molded & feathered brows, open mouth with teeth, pierced
ears, lovely oily bisque, tiny rub on right upper cheek, small red firing
line behind right ear, on original Jumeau walker body, head turns side to
side & doll "cries" when legs are moved, one-piece underwear is original
and sewn on, and therefore has not been removed to check body for
markings, hands have been repainted, antique (probably original) blond
mohair wig and original later cork pate, super antique clothes including
hat, newer shoes $1,375 |
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