23" Antique French Bisque "Paris Bebe" by Emile Jumeau, Signed Shoes "Isabelle"
23" Antique French Bisque "Paris Bebe" by Emile Jumeau, Signed Shoes "Isabelle"
This lovely French doll was just featured on our YouTube channel and she is so happy now at the shop. She is currently sitting in the chair by the window. She has made herself at home but wouldn’t be opposed to living with you, should you decide. We are naming her Isabelle. She is a size 10 Paris Bebe by Emile Jumeau. Interesting info from Theriault’s: Emile Jumeau, circa 1892, the model was presented by Jumeau after winning his lawsuit against Danel & Cie, and being awarded the right to use the tradename "Paris Bebe"; it is considered the precursor of Jumeau's 200 art character series.
Isabelle has no damage on her head, there are a couple of spots of the original paint from the artist that you can see on the nose bridge and under the chin. They are beauty marks and totally original. Marked on the head with “Paris-Bebe Tete Jumeau 10.” Her original body has been touched up in places but it retains its original markings including the Eiffel Tower stamp. She is costumed beautifully and has Jumeau shoes. This is a totally lovely antique doll, circa 1880s. This is a fabulous antique doll with a lovely and distinctive face.