Splendid French Bisque Bebe by Petit et Dumoutier in Antique Costume
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Please refer to our stock # 359 when inquiring.
Very beautiful rare French Doll by Petit et Dumoutier .... France circa 1880 / 82 , has generally excellent complete original condition with gorgeous spiral threading eyes enhance the delicately flawless bisque and painting complexion . Has original body and stunning original antique clothing.
She is a very beautiful doll with finest and best quality bisque socket head with plump rounded face , wonderful blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading and darker iris rims . Has accented eye corners and nostrils , closed mouth with finest accented lips .
Pierced ears and lovely original curled blonde mohair wig over cork and leather pate. Head mark at back only with size number ; 1 ((The first doll´s by Petit et Dumoutier was found only with size mark ))
She has generally excellent bisquer condition ..... free of damage , repair , hairline ....note a tiny wig pull varnish chip
Mademoiselle has her original French composition and wooden eight - loose - ball jointed body with metal hands , the body has original finish and is in good condition to age. Losing color at her hands and color refresh at one feet ..... please see all on my pictures !
Finally wearing very beautiful all original antique costume with bustle at back side , pretty dark white French leather shoes with stocking, set of under garment . Beautiful high brim straw hat and lovely antique fur collar and muff set .....
Very beautiful 18" ( 46 cm ) doll ..... ready to display and enjoy , not so often to find and earliest period Bebe from this factory with such this stunning facial expression !!!
Let me know if you have any question and thank you for your interest on my Doll - Shop.
Layaway would always welcome , please ask about and we would happy to help that this stunning Bebe could comes in your arms !!!