Where to begin with this fabulous Bebe Jumeau? The dreamy countenance? The untouched originality? Let's just start by saying this is no ordinary Tete Jumeau!
At twenty-four inches tall, her pleasing size is as impressive as her unusual DEPOSE-like modeling. Obviously an early model Emile Jumeau period product, this marvelous bebe, with a perfect bisque head, boasts expressive blue paperweight eyes in even eyecuts, rare light brown eyebrow paint, exquisite painting overall, pierced ears retaining the original glass earrings, the amazing and original full curly blonde mohair wig – even the factory cork pate.
The chunky straight-wrist body is in very good condition, and shows very light wear.
Luxurious and beyond-rich, the original ensemble in burgundy silk velvet features satin details upon the cuffs, and in a pleated panel upon the front. Original under things, a matching tam, knit stocking and boutique-made leather shoes (in her size - 11) complete the presentation of this extraordinary Bebe Jumeau.

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SOLD
Thank you, L.

"Amore"

Christened "Amore" by her previous owner, this twenty-four inch Bebe Bru Jne., in size 9, – is a lovely vision...a definition of her name. Amore has beautiful smooth bisque with a deeply dimpled chin, a full pretty mouth with a hint of a tongue, and painting that lends her a subtle smile. Her deep blue paperweight eyes are quite expressive and are highlighted by mauve shadow and fine lashes. Her luxurious blonde mohair wig with long extensions frames her face perfectly and is very complimentary to her brow coloring.
The classic Chevrot body features a perfect shoulder plate with molded breasts, lower wooden legs and bisque arms with perfect fingers, although there is an old hairline to the upper left arm.
For her daily stroll down the garden path, Amore wears a magnificent, classic Bebe Bru dress in royal blue silk with silk velvet accents. Abundant eyelet lace provides a light contrast and her matching chapeau is simple perfection. This doll will be as beautiful exiting a room as entering, as the dress is elegant from the back. Lovely under things and antique shoes complete her ensemble.
A beautiful, personality-filled Bebe Bru with a unique, very sweet look..."that's Amore".

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$37,500.00

What a gorgeous bebe! A product of Jumeau, no wonder! She is an exceptionally pretty, twenty-four inch Bebe Français who is marked B11F, plus red check marks.
This model is actually quite difficult to come by, and just lovely – her bisque is luminous and perfect, her blue paperweight eyes are top quality and her original auburn human hair wig is absolutely superb for its rich fullness.
On a fully-jointed composition body with the original finish (showing normal wear, especially on hands), she wears a smashing pink wool Kate Greenaway costume featuring smocking, cotton lace and feather-stitching, but it is her lace bonnet enhanced with pink ribbons which is a spectacular delight.
A deluxe bonus is the matching wool cape (light fading to front), and another is the wonderful pair of brown leather bebe shoes she is wearing – a "balloon mark" pair in her size – 11!
This Bebe Français is what an uncommon French girl should look like!

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$8900.00

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