Bebe Jumeau

Emily Hart, Grandmaster of Dollmaking (from my own personal collection)

I am now offering for sale my own personal dolls in order to finance my next venture that will not be dollmaking, though I do still have many dolls to finish off, so there will be more new dolls in future.

Winner of over 50 International awards, Canada's Top Trophy and many Best of show Rosettes in International Competition

Presenting:
French Bébé Antique Reproduction doll originally made by Emile-Louis Jumeau circa 1886 to 1889

This is an unusual Jumeau marked 12, it is known as Jumeau DEP with open mouth and inset porcelain teeth.

She is absolutely breathtaking, so adorable with her cute little dimples, open mouth with separate inset porcelain teeth that just make you smile when you see her in front of you!

Extra Fine Painting this is a superb ONE OF A KIND doll

This doll was painted in 2009 and kept in Emily’s private collection, now offered for sale.

Poured in "Magnolia white" porcelain and with many layers of China paint meticulously applied and firings in between each layer
The skin tone is very lovely and pale and with eye shadow

She wears earrings and matching necklace of beautiful pink tone genuine freshwater pearls.

This doll features the ultimate in French Paperweight hand blown solid glass eyes in light blue color by Hand Glass Craft of England the costliest eyes available

Her wig is fine mohair in pale blonde color with center part wispy bangs and soft curls.

The best reproduction composition body available, made by Joyce's doll bodies features authentic Jumeau style lower arms.

She wears an exquisite ONE OF A KIND costume in pure silk taffetas... The genuine Antique lace ruffle and handmade Antique Dorset thread buttons as well as the very tiny Antique trim makes the tunic part of this costume exquisite and unique... the skirt features fancy pleats and a lovely bow ... The matching bonnet features double bows and Antique Velvet flowers.
This is one of the most unusual and finest of costumes for a very special doll.

This is truly a delightful doll that could be the star of your collection.

Undergarments are cotton bloomers and half slip with hand knitted silk/rayon socks and beautiful silk taffeta shoes in the French style to match the costume.

This gorgeous doll stands 17.5 inches tall and 20.5 inches including the bonnet.