Rare French Bisque Bebe by Schmitt et Fils Resembling Jumeau´s Model
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Please refer to our stock # 375 when inquiring.
Especially beautiful and very rare all original Bebe by Schmitt & Fils with dramatic eyes and painting , finest quality of creamy bisque, original wig and body !! Of an special rare series of Schmitt Bebe´s appear to copy the very popular Bebe´s model of Maison Jumeau. This stunning doll that resemble an Jumeau`s Bebe market E.J.A.
Gorgeous 22 " ( 56 cm ) Schmitt et Fils Bebe with pale bisque socket head of best pale quality and painting ......with plump cheeks and very beautiful expression and deep modeling ! She has gorgeous almond - shaped deep blue glass enamel inset paperweight eyes with dark eyeliner and fine painted lashes . Mauve blushed eyes shadow and feathered brows. Closed mouth with shaded lips , pierced ears and pretty original mohair wig over cork pate !
Original composition and wooden eight loose ball jointed body with straight wrists and separate fingers , Lower legs with muscular calf, slender ankle and long narrow foot which is typical for on Schmitt bebe body ! The flat cut shaping of derriere rim is also typical and has Schmitt et Fils stamp with crossed hammer . Body has original body finish....... and is generally excellent !!
About her condition .... she has an very hard to see old hairline problem at her fore head side and another micro fine hairline at her eye side , all not to see with your eyes and hard to see with in a lamp.... please see all on my pictures and let me know if you need special or extra pictures !
Otherwise free of damage or repair and Head mark at back ; 3 SCH ( in shield ) Schmitt et Fils ... France circa 1878 / 80
Wearing original with her factory chemise and an pretty light pink coat dress with light brown velvet and silk bonnet with high brim. Lovely stocking and French leather shoes ( one sole are missing )
Very beautiful and rare to find luxury doll .... because of her hard to see bisque problem a treasure to can buy for a part of normally price of such a so rare luxury French Bebe !!!!
Please let me know if you need more or special pictures and also if you have any question !! Layaway are welcome , please ask about it .
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