If you like you like to use two hands to hold your bebes, this magnificent Bebe Bru is the one for you! Standing just under twenty-one inches tall, this Circle and Dot model boasts a perfect and exceptionally beautiful bisque head and shoulderplate with soft coloring, lovely brown paperweight eyes, a closed mouth with clearly visible modeled teeth, pierced ears and a sweet curly lamb wig. Although her size number is in-decipherable, we would say she is a size 6, or possibly 7.
On the classic leather body which is clean, very strong and sturdy (two leather patches) – the bebe is fitted with lovely bisque lower arms which are entirely perfect.
Mlle. Bru is sumptuously costumed in a classic ensemble which is composed of luscious pink silk faille, and decorated with delicate creamy lace at the hem, cuffs, neck opening and collar, plus fancy chain-stitching. A double row of silk-covered buttons enhances the "jacket", while an exquisite matching chapeau and antique pink satin shoes complete the presentation.
A spectacular example of the luxury goods created by the Bru firm.

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$26,500.00

A phenomenal Bebe Jumeau, an early portrait model, is a necessary component of a fine bebe collection. This gorgeous doll, with perfect pale bisque, and deep blue spiral-threaded eyes would certainly fit the bill. Additional features of this twenty-inch model include mauve shadow, pierced ears, a gorgeous original mohair wig in a lovely shade – all on the early straight-wrist, eight-ball jointed body in very good condition, complete with blue Jumeau stamp.
Mlle. Jumeau wears a classically beautiful bebe ensemble of ecru silk in a combination of a delicate stripe, and a floral theme brocade, all trimmed in vari-colored rope. The matching bonnet frames her serene face perfectly, and antique, brown leather Bebe Jumeau shoes are a nice addition.
An exquisite doll in an equally exquisite presentation.

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$16,500.00

All tied up in pink silk ribbons and lace, this fabulous all-original presentation box initially made its debut at the prestigious Parisian toy depot “Au Nain Bleu” circa 1910. Featuring a 10” bisque swivel head doll, mold DEP #149, S & H, from the S.F.B.J.-era, she has blue glass sleep-eyes with full eyelashes, a stylish blond mohair wig, an open mouth with teeth and pierced ears complete with turquoise earrings. She is on a fully jointed composition body with the original finish, plus detail to fingers and wears an adorable factory chemise, with ice blue leather shoes to match.  The tri-fold carton box is covered in soft yellow paper with deluxe embossed paper trim. The delicate lace-framed interior compartments contain four, equally unbelievable, exquisitely detailed ensembles with matching bonnets.
A true museum piece for the sophisticated collector!
Box measures: 14” tall x 16 ½” wide x 4 ½” deep.

$14,500.00

Does this happy fellow look familiar to you? For those of you with a copy of Dorothy McGonagle's work "The Dolls of Jules Nicolas Steiner" in your libraries, he might just be considered by some an old friend, as he has gently gazed from full-page Color Plate 57 for almost two decades. Now, you have a chance to make him – yours.
A Figure A model impressed STEINER PARIS Fre. A 6, features include a white bisque head which is whimsically painted as a French clown – note the decoration even upon his outer ears! Additional details include caramel brown paperweight eyes, pierced ears with red glass earrings and the original curly lambskin wig.
On a Steiner five-piece body which shows only normal wear to the hands (we have not undressed this doll as his costume has never been removed) he wears a colorful suit in two shades of silk velvet, plus a matching red velvet hat and darling leather shoes with pom-poms.
From one of the most inventive of all doll makers, this playful clown is a perfect example to exemplify that point – a unique character from the genius of Jules Nicolas Steiner.

Monsieur Steiner measures: 13 1/2" tall (16" to top of hat).

SOLD
Thank you, J.

Rabery & Delphieu – PARIS

A perfect nineteen inches tall and featuring extremely soft pale bisque, this delightful French bebe comes from the firm of Rabery & Delphieu, Paris and is marked R1D. Features include contrasting deep hazel paperweight eyes, finely feathered brows and lashes, a beautifully painted mouth, and a stylish dark brown human hair wig – do not miss her deeply dimpled chin and pierced ears. Adding to her unmistakable charm is her adorable, factory-style ensemble of brilliant pink faille trimmed in lace and silk ribbons. Her eyelet-trimmed under clothing and iridescent brown leather shoes are antique
A darling and necessary addition to your French bebe collection.

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$6800.00

Yes, this doll truly is that gorgeous – in fact, she is one that you really need to see in life, in order to appreciate the depth of her beauty. She's a twenty-eight and one-half inch Bebe Jumeau 13, a classic tete model with the sweet look of an Incised model, due to her almond-shaped eyes. Details include a perfect bisque head with spectacular tone, coloring and painting, including a rare light brown brow color, wonderful large blue paperweight eyes that are set in a slightly upward glancing fashion, mauve shadow, expertly painted lips, and large applied ears. She is especially proud of her honey blonde, extended length mohair wig, which has been freshly curled – it's a beauty!
On a classic Jumeau straight-wrist body, it retains its original finish in very good condition.
Featuring a blouson-front dress that appears lighter than air, it is of cream china silk with applied cream silk ribbon accents, lace and silk bows. An extra-special feature is her matching chapeau, plus she wears original bumble bee mark Jumeau shoes impressed with her size number.
A classic Bebe Jumeau one should be proud to call their own – we are!

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SOLD
Thank you, T.

M is for Mystery! For collectors in search of the rare face, this cute character-like French bebe is marked only with the letter M and size number 5 impressed upon the back of her pretty head. She stands 16-1/2" tall and features perfect bisque, marvelous blue paperweight eyes with lush lash detail, pierced ears, a closed mouth with shaded lips, and just look at that truly outstanding ash blond mohair wig! Her unique jointed composition body, of no particular manufacturer, was given straight wrists, but there has been some refreshing to the paint on the forearms.
Her drop-waist dress is as cute as she is, of cerise silk-backed handmade lace in various patterns, it is a work of art. Extra darling bebe shoes and socks are a nice bonus, indeed.

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$3600.00