17" (43 cm) 17" (43 cm) Very Rare French Bebe Jumeau for Roullet-Decamps as Bebe L'Intrepide, 1892 Antique dolls at Respectfulbear.com

Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading and dark eyeliner, lushly painted lashes, widely arched brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with modeled space between the shaded and accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body with hinged metal hip joints under original leather cover, original R&D key.
Condition: generally excellent.
Marks: R&D Bte SGDG 7.
Comments: the bebe was commissioned from Jumeau by Roullet et Decamps in 1892, having uniquely marked head, and patented "walking" system allowing the dolls to easily walk when guided by a child.
Very rare first model with original signed R&D head, original body and body finish, vert beautiful original aqua silk dress with wide Bertha collar and covered with gauze and lace, wonderful lace bonnet, antique off white shoes and underwear.
The mechanism is working very well.

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