A bebe by the Andre Thuillier firm is at the top of the wish list of many, many doll collectors. We cannot possibly tell you how often we have heard the request for a beautiful A.T.
Well, some fortunate collector of the rare and petite may just be able to place a checkmark upon the top of their wish list, because, we are offering here a most beautiful Thuillier example – and a tiny one, too.
This approximately eleven-inch early bebe marked A 2 T features a pressed bisque head that includes a molded tongue tip, like the doll's Bru cousins, amazingly beautiful deep blue paperweight eyes with spiral threading, beautiful painting, and pierced ears. Thuillier wears a darling natural lambskin skin wig, which is worn over her original cork pate.
On a jointed wood and composition body with a lovely original paint finish, she is exquisitely costumed in a classic Renoir-style bebe ensemble which enhances her incredible eyes. The blue silk dress and antique straw chapeau could not be more perfect for her. Do not miss her stylish blue knit stockings and antique leather shoes in coordinating pale blue.
One of the loveliest petite bebes we have had the pleasure to offer.

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$59,000.00

An especially gorgeous Bebe Jumeau 14 Long Face, or Triste model with exquisite modeling that will make an advanced collector very happy, indeed. Standing twenty-nine inches tall, she is one of the most expressive and just plain beautiful dolls of this type we have offered. Details include exceptionally luminous perfect bisque, exquisite painting, intense blue paperweight eyes highlighted by abundant mauve shadow, pierced ears (minor flakes) and a fabulous, long, rich brown, human hair wig, worn down. Her classic straight-wrist body is in exceptional condition and retains an original paint finish, save for an old over paint of the forearms.
Of the palest lavender silk brocade, her bebe dress is stunning, and features wonderful silk rope edging and applique – and do not miss the amazing ruched placket and lapels. A magnificent matching chapeau perfectly frames her lovely face.
This Triste may look like a million dollars, but she'll cost you just a fraction of that!

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SOLD
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Bébé Jumeau

Who isn’t charmed by French bebes in their factory boxes?  Well, it’s easy to be charmed by this lovely example – a  23” Bebe Jumeau from the SFBJ-era of the Jumeau firm.  The very pretty doll is by Simon & Halbig, a 1039 mold complete with a paper label reading “Brevete” near her impressed markings.  Additional details include a perfect bisque head with brown glass flirty eyes featuring a full set of lashes, an open mouth with teeth, and the original, full, honey-blond human hair wig retaining its factory set.  She is fitted on a walking body, which when the legs are moved in a walking manner, it causes her head to turn from side to side, her arms move and she emits a soft cry.
What is most lovely to us is her very attractive pink silk ensemble, complete with its matching bonnet.  Of fluted organdy (very tender in places) with lace inserts and accents, what little girl or boy (even Mama and Papa) wouldn’t be enchanted when the box lid was lifted?  The icing on the cake must be her knitted stockings and size 8 Bebe Jumeau shoes in off white satin!
A premium boxed bebe!

$3900.00

Bebe Jumeau 12, an Incised DEPOSE model in an impressive size at twenty-seven inches tall. Details of this dreamy-faced child include flawless creamy bisque upon the perfect head with its delicately painted features, plus very expressive deep brown paperweight eyes, applied ears and a fabulous curly mohair wig in a fresh and pleasing shade of honey blonde.
On a jointed composition body with straight wrists and the original paint finish showing a Jumeau stamp and normal wear, this child is dressed for success.
Classic lines permeate the gorgeous dress that was created in deep burgundy and cream wool. The exquisite lace that decorates this confection features a spider web pattern! The matching hat with its overscale bow is perfection.....what a lovely package!

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For the lovers of the early dolls from Maison Jumeau, we have a special bebe here, just for you! This Second Series Portrait model, who stands seventeen and one-half inches tall, is impressed 8 low on the neck of her perfect bisque head. Additional details include applied ears, lovely coloring with equally lovely painting of lashes, brows and lips. Pale blue threaded paperweight eyes are highlighted by mauve shadow, and her blonde mohair wig is styled in full soft curls.
On the early style eight ball jointed body, it retains the original finish and is complete with a blue Jumeau "Médaille d'Or" stamp. There appears to be some paint refreshing to wear on the fingers of both hands, but the work is quite subtle.
This bebe could not ask for a more elegant ensemble! Rich buttery gold brocade makes up the classic pleated skirt and placket, while deep golden silk faille was used to create the jacket. Passementerie in the deep gold shade accents both pieces, to create a truly luxurious effect, while lace softens here and there. A matching chapeau and antique brown leather bebe-style shoes are the icing on the cake.
What is not to love?

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$13,900.00