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Absolutely gorgeous 18 1/2' ( 47cm ) Schmitt et Fils bebe with head incised with the   " shield " mark and the number " 2 ". The body is also stamped on the flat buttocks with a similar " shield " logo. One of her most outstanding features are the beautiful luminous blue threaded paperweight eyes, dramatically outlined with well painted lashes and thick blond eyebrows, and with mauve shading on the upper eyelids. The nose is sharp with delicately highlighted nostrils and softly painted mouth with outlined lips with slight white space between . It appears the artist has also tried to give the illusion of individually painted teeth as well. She has a definite indentation between the lower lip and the chin and the ear lobes are pierced. The distinctive Schmitt body had eight separate ball joints with characteristically curved fingers with the fingers separated more on the left hand than the right which is usually found on these bodies. It is in good overall original condition with just some typical and expected wear , especially with some crazing on the fingers. She wears a beautiful full yellowy blond French mohair wig over ( replaced ) cork pate, a luscious burgundy pleated silk antique dress, old undergarments, a red and black wide brimmed straw hat with black velvet ribbon and cloth flowers, and black antique oilcloth shoes ( not quite as old as the doll itself ). A stunning top quality desirable bebe with incredible bisque and appeal! SOLD

 
 

This 20 1/2" ( 52cm ) Rabery and Delphieu bebe is one of the most beautiful examples we have had the pleasure to offer for sale. One cannot go by price guide prices alone when it comes to evaluating the worth of an RD because although they can be similarly marked, they vary greatly in quality and appeal and one must consider the beauty of the doll, not just the mark and size, much as one decides the value of a so-called " Portrait Jumeau " whereas the desirability lies in " the look " and not just a mark. This exemplary doll is incised " R.2.D" and is on a fully jointed wood and composition French body with overall good original finish and metal hands. The bisque is comparatively pale for an RD with slightly rosy pink blushed cheeks, pale painted mouth with highlighted nostrils , mauve shading on the upper eyelids, and bulbous amber paperweight eyes, and of course pierced ears. She wears an antique blond mohair wig with bangs over a cork pate , and is dressed in a white cotton dress with antique pink silk sash and top part of the dress, old underwear , and antique white silk shoes with soles impressed "6". Although newer, the elaborately constructed wire frame bonnet is made entirely of lovely antique materials and well compliments the overall presence of the doll. SOLD

 
 

21" ( 53cm ) Jules Steiner Bebe from the 1890's with head incised " A-13 PARIS " also stamped in red " Le Parisien ", as well as stamped in red on the left side of the torso " BEBE LE PARISIEN Medaille D'OR PARIS" . She has blue-grey paperweight eyes, well painted closed mouth with full lips and highlighted nostrils, beautifully painted lashes and thick evenly arched eyebrows, and is on the original fully articulated Steiner body with straight wrists and long narrow fingers ( a few cracks and one finger reglued). She wears what could be an original dark human hair wig over a cork pate, and has been well recostumed in a two piece pleated beige wool dress and jacket with skirt trimmed in antique brown ribbons and the jacket having black velvet sleeves and wide matching collar . Under the jacket is an antique white cotton blouse with fancy lace trim at the neckline and wrists. The shoes and stockings are newer but appropriate and match the costume perfectly. The brown felt hat with caramel color velvet trim also compliments the overall completeness of the attire. US$ 3,950.

 
 

A lovely second series " Portrait " Jumeau incised " 7" with amber paperweight eyes, well painted blond feathered eyebrows and lashes, soft closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, and attached by the original coil spring to the near mint straight wrist body with eight separate ball joints which is stamped in blue " JUMEAU MEDAILLE D'OR PARIS ". She wears her original short lamb's wool wig over cork pate, a beautiful two piece cobalt silk dress with lace trim, a fancy antique straw bonnet with wide brim, and lovely brown antique French leather shoes impressed "C.P. " on the soles. This doll has a slightly pensive look and a serene expression. SOLD

 

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