Glorious bisque quality is the calling card of this breathtaking twenty-one inch François Gaultier bebe, a 'block letter" model marked F.9.G. Additional features include a perfect pressed bisque head with a very pronounced molded tongue between lovely full lips, beautiful blue paperweight eyes highlighted by shadow, plus delicate, evenly painted lashes, and pierced ears. The fabulous brunette wig is a perfect match to her brow color and retains its original style of soft curls. The eight ball-jointed body of wood and composition, a Gaultier product, is in very good condition, showing only normal wear.
The lovely dress of dusty mauve wool, over a cream silk and lace underskirt, features applied floral lace over lilac silk velvet – a sumptuous and feminine technique which works beautifully on this bebe. Antique under things, cream satin-covered bebe shoes (worn) and a magnificent cream lace and satin ribbon bonnet provide the perfect finishing touches.
This Bebe FG glows – you'll be charmed, we're sure.

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$8200.00

What could be cuter than a Little Boy Bebe? Just over seventeen inches tall and marked R.4/0D., we bet this handsome fellow will be a very popular addition to the doll cabinet!
Features include a perfect bisque head, paperweight eyes in a deep blue/gray shade, an open mouth with teeth, and a skin wig – a mop of cute curls.
This lad's jointed wood and composition body retains its original finish in good condition, and he is smartly outfitted in a midnight blue silk velvet Little Lord Fauntleroy suit that features an eyelet collar and cuffs, plus a matching hat. Black socks and antique shoes complete his ensemble.
A word to the wise – this rascal loves the ladies!

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$3200.00

How many times have you heard – "Hey, no one is perfect"? Sadly that saying sometimes applies to dolls, as well as people. We believe it is our job to find the beauty in the imperfect doll, and in the case of this darling Bebe Jumeau 8, that task is "a piece of cake".
Standing eighteen and one-half inches tall, this very pretty closed mouth bebe features lovely pale bisque, although you will see on the detail page, that there is an obvious hairline (now reinforced) from the crown rim into the left eye. Frankly, we believe it is factory inherent due to a mold separation upon the pouring rim where the line begins. Nevertheless, the hairline is mostly disguised by the very pretty light brown mohair wig.
Additional features include lovely painting, deep blue paperweight eyes, and pierced ears.
On a fully-jointed wood and composition body in "played with" condition with some flaking and repair, it is marked with the blue Jumeau stamp.
Is it the soft French blue floral silk brocade that makes us think –"Watteau"? Rest assured, whatever the inspiration, her dress is beyond-lovely with its pastel palette and lace accents. Pink polished cotton shoes are a brilliant touch, but it is her cream mohair, and green silk velvet hat with its pink floral accents that is worth mention.
There is a lot of "playtime" left in this adorable Bebe Jumeau, and she wishes, desperately, to prove that to you.

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$2200.00
HOLD for L.

29-1/2" Mystery Bebe with a perfect bisque head impressed L I 11 DEPOSE 14. Bearing classic details given most fine bebes such as Gaultier, Rabery & Delphieu and Jumeau, this doll's origins remain a mystery, and unfortunately that will most likely remain the case. Features include beautiful bisque, gorgeous blue paperweight eyes, pierced ears, an open mouth with two rows of natural-looking teeth and a magnificent mohair wig with extensions.
Although a large doll, the weight of the body is very light, with standard jointing, but with straight wrists, and the original finish is a very nice bonus.
What is not a mystery is the question concerning the beauty of the doll's presentation...it is rich and sumptuous in watered silk and silk velvet. The palette is the perfect one to highlight this bebe's expressive eyes. Wonderful antique leather bebe boots, antique undies and a lace bonnet complete this child's impressive, yet mysterious, appearance.

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$4800.00

A marvelous example of La Fosse's Bebe Phenix in an impressive size – twenty-three and one-half inches, she is marked upon the head in red BEBE PHENIX *93. This seldom-found bebe possesses fine qualities such as a lovely bisque head with a smooth, nicely colored finish, expert painting of the lashes, brows and mouth, and extra-sensitive blue paperweight eyes. An antique mohair wig in a pleasing shade of brunette flatters her, while the five-piece body, although nicely modeled, appears to have paint that has been refreshed and antiqued – a lovely job, however.
Ivory silk brocade has never looked better, and this lucky child will be the first to agree. The bebe dress is pure finery – sharp pleats, ruching, monochromatic lace and wide satin ribbon – all masterfully employed here and truly working together. Antique leather heeled shoes, stockings, under things and a brass bebe pin accompany this creation...in perfect harmony.

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SOLD
Thank you, P.

22" SFBJ 230 bebe, size 10-an unusual model to find. Highlights include extra-lovely blue paperweight eyes, molded brows, an open mouth with teeth, smooth perfect bisque and a fantastic original blond mohair wig. Her fully-jointed composition body retains the original paint finish and she is just beautifully attired. A white cotton dress with handwork forms the basis of her costume, while a taupe wool cape with pink accents keeps away the chill.
A special bonus must be her near-mint bebe shoes from the Alart firm in size 9.
A darling French child in "from the family" original condition.

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$2900.00