22nd Feb, 2024 12:00

The Important Private Antique Doll Collection of Austin Smith and Margaret Harkin - Part 1

 
  Lot 151
 

151

An Emile-Michel Douillet for Jumeau bebe No. 8

Sold for £1,600
Estimated at £1,800 - £2,500


 

An Emile-Michel Douillet for Jumeau bebe No. 8, with deep blue glass eyes, dark brown feathered brows, closed dark pink mouth with slight smile, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig on card pate, back of head impressed E 8 D, jointed papier-mache body, white cotton dress, pinafore, white cotton camisole top, drawers and petticoat, white kid heeled boots and blue sun hat —18 3/4in (48cm.) high - the ED Bebe were produced while Emile-Michel Douillet was director at Jumeau from 1892 to 1899