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Barrois Lady 15" |
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With Wardrobe in Trunk $11,950. |
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Modeling her fully antique wardrobe is this early Barrois lady with everything we love about a fashion doll...cobalt blue enamel eyes, early plump, molded face, swivel head on bisque shoulder plate, her original,long and full mohair wig, a fully jointed, leather-covered wood body with bisque lower arms, and a trunk full of versatile, genuine clothing and some accessories. (Her ears are pierced but the original plaster in the head blocks the earring holes. She also has a small cheek rub on the right side.) |
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A downtown shopping spree calls for a light wool taupe, buttoned jacket over a matching, voluminous bustled skirt with dramatic train. And for at home, a comfortable, cream cotton dress with tiny black floral trim is shown as she stands next to her trunk and belongings. Along with hats, a red leather handbag, some jewelry and bone opera glasses, she has a cozy antique quilt in her French trunk (tray missing from trunk) that she fits in as well! |
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Francois Gaultier Fashion SOLD |
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The condition of this 16" F.G. French fashion doll is impeccable, so much so that she must not have been played with, just adored through the ages. She has a swivel neck, luminescent pale bisque, rich blue enamel eyes, softly blushed cheeks and precise decoration of features. Her antique, sandy brown human hair wig is expertly styled in an elaborate sweep of secured waves and curls. |
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Francois Gaultier in her Finery $4,850. |
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In this recently acquired collection, it is clear that the long time collector was attracted to lovely faces, such as this 16" F.G. young lady in her original, two piece wedding gown that, without its elaborate head dress and demure veil, could creatively be accessorized to wear to the ball. She has a crystal blue gaze from her large enamel eyes, softly detailed facial decoration and shading, pierced ears and an older, medium blond mohair wig with long curls spilling from a soft up-do. |
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Her super pale bisque swivel head and shoulder plate match her jointed bisque arms having hands with detailed fingers and nails. Her gusseted leather body is strong and clean. The satin folds and tucks of her ivory skirt with long train are accented with flower petal-like silk trim showing up around her collar, down her jacket and also on her gorgeous head dress. Also note her long trained petticoat and separate, bustle of matching pleated, linen-like fabric. Currently looking for some shoes to wear on her silk-stockinged feet. |
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Early Bru French Fashion 14" |
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Fully Jointed Wood Body SOLD |
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A long-cherished early Bru fashion that comes from the estate of the collector who purchased her from me decades ago. I remember the day she bought it from me, and am honored to represent the doll yet again. Her rounder face determines her earlier production head that was used on this particular body. Very mannequin-like, the wood body is jointed at the shoulders, elbows, wrists, waist, hips, knees and ankles for unlimited posing. The later head was the popular "smiling" or Empress Eugenie model. |
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She has deep blue enamel eyes, elongated nose, very soft shading and decoration of her cheeks and lips, pierced ears and a swivel neck where her head and shoulder are of the palest bisque. Her original, blond mohair wig is braided and tied in an attractive bun and it looks beautiful against her original, two piece ocean-blue silk suit. Her undergarments have discolored with time and could use a soaking but very charming is her little linen bustle! Her black leather lace-up shoes are antique as well, and her body has normal wear for its type and age.. |
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German Bru-like Fashion 15" |
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Vivid Presence $2,250. |
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Such a strong face on this German fashion doll, but that is perfectly in line with the fact that she is an attempt to duplicate the face of the Circle Dot Bru by a factory such as Kuhnlenz. She has a super pale bisque swivel head on her shoulder plate that has molded breasts and realistic detail. Her pale blue glass eyes are full of life, as is her closed mouth with molded separation between the lips. Her ears are pierced and she has dainty bisque hands with detailed painting of her nails and fingers. |
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Her gusseted leather body has a considerable amount of wear, stabilized with several patches at the joints where sawdust could leak out. Her arms have some clear tape reinforcement that is best to leave be, and although she shows signs of play, she is perfectly happy on a stand displaying her richly colored, two piece silk suit of antique fabric. The lower front panel of the skirt has torn horizontally and needs some subsurface reinforcement. Note her salmon satin, ruffled underskirt and the dainty eyelet bustle she wears. Her replaced wig is of auburn mohair and perched on her head is an antique velvet and flower chapeau. |
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Original Jumeau Fashion SOLD |
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Here is a French fashion (18") that, if a doll could be comfort food, she would be it! Everything about her is so satisfying, starting with her friendly face with eggshell white bisque, delicate, pale decoration of features, cobalt blue enamel eyes, original mohair wig of swirling blond locks, and swivel neck on bisque shoulder plate. Her gusseted leather body is bright, clean and sturdy, with some patching to the right forearm, lower elbow and wrist. |
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Her original, two piece suit of cafe latte silk with fine black stripes and trim is a delight to display in your fashion doll cabinet. The warm appealing tone of the dress is combined with an antique black silk chapeau, adorned with lavender flowers. Continuing with the perfectly fitting undergarments with semi-matching trim are also probably original, as are her high quality, Huret-type, black leather boots with leather insets for ease and comfort. |
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Jumeau Fashion in Lavender 22" |
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Young Portrait Face $4,250. |
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Wearing her lavender wool walking suit was expertly made long ago of antique fabrics and trims, with accents of deep iris on both her garment and continued to her floral trimmed chapeau, here stands a confident, young-faced Jumeau portrait fashion. She has deep blue paperweight eyes, pale, smooth bisque, and an antique auburn mohair wig in a smart up-do. |
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Her bisque head that swivels on her bisque shoulder plate is on her original, sturdy leather body that has separately stitched fingers and is in beautiful condition. Of special note are her antique crocheted stockings with garters at the knees, and her antique undergarments that include a special half slip that has its own built in bustle for that accentuated silhouette of the time. |
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Francois Gaultier Fashion 26" |
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Grand, Exhibition Size $4,500. |
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What an impression this grand F.G. fashion lady makes with her dramatic height of 26" and her antique, black silk mourning suit that is embellished with midnight blue, pleated velvet trim and delicate black lace (lace is fragile). Her grey-blue enamel irises, encircled in black are accented with her softly shaded eyelids, pale decoration of brows, lush lashes, and heart-shaped, rose colored smile with darker rose accent lines. |
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She has her antique, plentiful mohair wig, a swivel neck on bisque shoulder plate and her all leather body has gusseting at the elbows, hips and knees with separately stitched fingers and toes (Some slouching of legs). There is some minor patching at the gusset joint of her right knee. Judging from the crisp, pleated organdy double slip with matching pantaloons and chemise, combines with her fine and perfectly fitting mourning suit having repeated pleating detail, it is very safe to say this doll is all factory, if not originally dressed. The voluminous antique chapeau she wears is adorned with black and white feathers. |
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Grand Jumeau Fashion Lady SOLD |
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This rare Jumeau face comes up once in a while, being a variation of the portrait face, and usually in a larger size, or exhibition doll. A beautiful specimen indeed, at 25", with blue paperweight, almond shaped eyes, lightly brushed lashes and brows, a regal, long nose, pierced ears, a hint of a smile, and softly rouged cheeks. Her original, honey blond mohair wig is lavishly styled, but in a gentle, feminine way adorned with yellow antique flowers. |
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Her pale, eggshell-like bisque swivel head and shoulder plate are mounted on her original, gusseted leather body that is firm, clean and straight with separately stitched fingers and toes. Her antique, two-piece gown of gold silk brocade "fits her like a glove" and has probably been hers from the beginning, with antique undergarments of cotton and deluxe, long gold silk stockings that are a work of art themselves. Her ivory leather slippers are marked reproductions of Jumeau footwear. |
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Barrois Fortune Teller Fashion SOLD |
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Under her skirt hang a hundred antique paper fortunes in French, written in black fountain pen, and giving this early fashion an extra level of intrigue. She is 17" tall, has blue enamel eyes, a super pale bisque shoulder head on a gusseted leather body, and long, antique human hair wig. The painting of her features on her ivory bisque is made more dramatic against her vividly colorful costume. |
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The surface of her violet silk dress has melted in all the right places to reveal a crimson under layer and the black trim found on her collar and bodice is accented with jet glass beads. Along the front edge of her black lace veil are attached several gold toned coins and more coins are found inside her already coin-adorned tote bag. She holds an antique tambourine with her right hand, and also hanging in a metallic lace pouch is a tiny crystal ball. She predicts that your doll future will be bright if she can live in your doll cabinet. |
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Delightful F.G. Young Lady 14" |
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with Original Wardrobe ON LAYAWAY |
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She has pale blue eyes and well defined decoration of features along with her pale bisque, delicate shading, original blond mohair wig and pierced ears. Her swivel head on bisque shoulder plate is mounted on her original, well preserved kid leather body with gusseted joints and separated fingers. Her fashion show features a casual and comfortable blue and white plaid linen A-line day dress, a grey-blue silk suit and matching cape with royal blue silk trim (several fragile areas), plus a red wool provincial dress with a black silk apron, all trimmed with black lace. |
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Rohmer China Fashion ON LAYAWAY |
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There is something so sweet about the disposition of the early fashions, with their youthful look and genuine simplicity. This rings true for this 16 3/4" china Rohmer young lady who has a noticeably friendly expression with blue painted eyes, softly appointed brows and lashes, slightly smiling lips and lightly rouged cheeks. It seems her plush skin wig has never been removed as the edges and widow's peak are so clean and untouched looking. Her head and shoulder plate are stationary and the pearly white china is repeated on her arms and lower legs. |
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The modeling of her toes and fingers are realistically detailed and for added articulation, her china arms and lower legs are attached with wood joints at the shoulders and knees. The leather body is very firm and in excellent condition and on her chest is her Rohmer oval stamp. The two holes below her waist used to have cords attached that could be used to draw up the legs, but those are long gone. At each thigh there are leather reinforcements in a color similar to the rest of the original surface of the body. |
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Her very smart winter outfit is an all antique ensemble of a white pleated blouse, a woven wool skirt of black and cream with red trim accents, and a luxurious red wool coat with elongated back. Added to her was a wooly cream beret with red velvet around the crown and an antique ermine fur muff on a chord. All underclothing is antique as are the brown leather button up boots (worn). |
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Gaultier Young Fashion 10 1/2" |
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Simply Original ON LAYAWAY |
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In her original chemise of crisp, starched organdy, this fine little creature can display as she came out of the factory, or she can be the foundation of an acquired trousseau. Made by F.G. she has clear blue enamel eyes, crimson painted lips, pierced ears and her original, wavy blond mohair wig. Her body is all leather and in wonderful condition with gussets at the elbows and knees. For accents, she wears antique earrings and a crucifix on a coral bead necklace, with silk hair ribbons to match. |
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Jumeau Young Fashion 11" |
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Exotic Coloring ON LAYAWAY |
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The distinctly tanned bisque coloring combined with her brilliant blue enamel eyes give this youthful Jumeau fashion a very exotic look. Combined with her rosy cheeks and loosely coiffed, antique auburn mohair wig, we have a truly interesting and unusual beauty. She has a swivel neck on bisque should plate and pierced ears. |
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Her leather body, typical of these diminutive fashion dolls, is only jointed at the shoulders, and while somewhat soiled from the ages, the hips and legs are sturdy and firm. Her cream silk suit is antique, and has ornate gathers to the skirt and train, and the matching jacket has an overlay of cream lace. Her antique cream leather shoes are very delicate, her undergarments are also antique and the only thing added is her vintage, flirty silk hat. |
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Be sure to check the CLOTHING page for available dresses and accessories for your fashion!
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