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Outstanding Bru Jne.
19 1/2" |
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All Original Court Costume
ON LAYAWAY |
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At 19 1/2”,
this subject demands attention with her deep brown paperweight eyes,
closed mouth, delicately applied facial features and pure, even-toned pale
bisque, pierced ears and original, platinum mohair wig in 18th
century, primped ringlets tied up and cascading over the shoulders. Head and shoulder plate are incised
“Bru Jne 7” and she has a fully marked Chevrot Body with original factory
label on the chest. The lower jointed arms of bisque are perfect as are
her lower legs of wood and her leather body is exceptional but for some
rust or moisture spots that happened over time.
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She has acquired a couple of accent
accessories consisting of a pressed gold metal mirror with bone handle and
a feathery fan with floral applique. There is a special place in history
and in your cabinet for this superb Bru Jne. |
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Fre. A Steiner Bebe
The Judy McDonald Collection
$2,450. |
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Culminating into a winning package of
beauty, quality and style, this Steiner Fre. A bebe (22 1/2") does not
disappoint and is a feast for the eyes! Let's start with her crystal
blue paperweight eyes set in large eyecuts that are accented with soft,
plentiful lashes and gently colored brows. She has an open mouth
with six teeth that wants to smile and her bisque is like the smoothest
vanilla cream with a light rouging all around her cheeks. Her face
is truly a remarkable example for this mold and it is surrounded by long,
wavy blond mohair locks. |
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Her fully jointed French body has the mama crier inserted in the torso and
the pull string still works! The finish is a healty flesh tone and
the condition is very good with just some chips of surface paint missing
in some spots. Of high importance is her exquisite antique costume
of fine ecru silk with sash and ribbon detail in a grey, powder blue moire
silk that matches her grand bonnet, bringing in tones of soft rose silk.
She wears antique cotton undergarments and antique dark leather shoes.
From the long-loved collection of Judy McDonald. |
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"M" Bebe Commissioned from Jumeau
$3,995. |
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She has an antique,
ashy blond mohair wig, pierced ears and a French composition body that is
jointed at the shoulders, elbows and hips,but not the knees.What may be
her original black and white plaid silk frock is very fragile on the whole
back side, however so sweet that it needs to be kept to gently display her
or store with her. She wears a luxurious black velvet chapeau adorned with
antique blossoms and she wears lovely brown antique French shoes marked
with “3” with antique beige socks. Sweet little bebe.
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Bru Jne 1
11 1/2" |
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and Her Bru Jne. Marked Trunk
SOLD! |
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Tete Jumeau
17" |
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Luxurious Antique Costume
$3,850. |
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In warm shades of brown and gold, this size 7
Tete Jumeau looks like she jumped off a page from the couturier costume
catalogue of Josephine Jumeau. The deluxe factory frock is a
compilation of a brandy plaid silk, ecru lace inserts over ecru silk,
a caramel colored velvet sash, dark button and metallic cord accents.
The high-arched silk chapeau is also antique, and are the undergarments,
while the leather shoes are newer. |
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She has soulful, large brown paperweight eyes, a closed and outlined mouth,
creamy bisque and soft shading, pierced ears and she wears a quite
convincing, blond mohair tail wig that is of newer vintage, just for that
extra look of luxury. Her fully jointed composition body is faintly
marked with the blue " Jumeau, Medaille de Ore" stamp on the lower back and
the condition of the original finish is very good, with minimal wear. |
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Pre-Bleuette Jumeau Bebe
11" |
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All Original
$995. |
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From just before The famous "Bleuette was born
in 1905, we have a late Jumeau bebe that has the cheerful personality
and physical attributes of the upcoming star of "La Semaine de Suzette"
magazine. She has blue glass sleep eyes, an open mouth with teeth,
smooth, pale bisque with healthy shading, her original human hair russet wig
and that "Bleuette" expression that took the young doll market by storm. |
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She has a fully jointed, French SFBJ body with the usual, partial paint
loss that is typical of this period, and the body is faintly incised on
the hip with the words "CADE JUMEAU". What is super special about
her is her original, provincial costume that is make up of a tiny blue
print dress, trimmed in black velvet, a black, lace trimmed apron, the
original Jumeau tag, and she holds her original, oblong basket of market
flowers that she has never lost hold of. |
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Pop-up Jester Toy
7" Tall (when open) |
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Mechanical Whimsy
$995. |
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At the base of this woven basket that holds a
bouquet of fabric roses and other bulbs, there is a metal button and when
pushed, out pops very suddenly, a bisque character head with painted blue
eyes, a molded moustache and an open closed mouth with comical molded
tongue. He also has a solid dome with a molded pony tail protruding
from the back of the bald head. |
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Not only does he provide an attractive floral accessory for your dolls
when closed, he becomes a comical surprise and conversation piece when
launched by the push of a little metal button! His neck and
attachment is covered with an original piece of rose colored fabric,
secured all around the head and into the bouquet. It is so fun to
see his head, huddled amongst the flowers. Then, Voila! |
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Delightful Candy Container
13" |
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F.G.
$1,295. |
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Featuring a bisque Francois Gaultier swivel head
with glass eyes, brown mohair wig and closed mouth, this French decorative
confection box is quite the deluxe package. The container is separated at
the widest part of the cone and the top can be opened to reveal the empty
cavity inside that held the sweet morsels. The cardboard cone is covered
with the original ecru silk faille, garnished with layers of lace and
streaming silk ribbon. The condition is excellent! |
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Rabery and Delphieu in Petite Size
ON LAYAWAY |
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Rabery
and Delphieu bebes have a look all their own with an earthy, soulful
expression, especially with the rich brown paperweight eyes like this
girl. At times your could even see a hint of the Francois Gaultier face
inspiring R.D.'s like this one (13 2/4") with full and softly
brushstroked eyebrows, a rose-colored, closed mouth with curving, painted
outlines on clear, pale bisque. Her antique human hair wig of long,
flowing locks is casually tied in a partial up-do and she has pierced
ears.
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Bawo & Dotter Edwardian Lady Doll
ON LAYAWAY |
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From porcelain factories in both Bavaria and
Limoges, then imported and sold by Bawo & Dotter in New York, we have an
extremely rare bisque head lady doll in the style of the Simon Halbig 1468
or COD 1469. She has a sublime, heart shaped face with blue glass
sleep eyes, an aquiline nose, a small, pursed closed mouth and meticulous
decoration of lashes, brows and cheeks. Bringing five-figure prices
at auction, this seldom seen example is a chance to actually own one for
much less, due to an expertly repaired head damage. (please ask for
photo) |
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Her wig is an antique mohair upturned style, popular in this era and she has
a fully jointed composition body in the attractive, modern silhouette of the
day with shapely bosoms and hips. On the center of her lower back are
remnants of an original factory or store sticker and she has an incised
213/2 mold number/size on the back of her head. Her daytime dress of
cram and black striped silk is from her period of manufacture, 1915, and her
hat is a conversation piece in itself, made ingeniously of horse hair. Her
black leather, heeled pumps are new. |
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Series C Steiner Bebe
16" |
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Repair to Head
SOLD |
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Unbeknownst to anyone viewing this doll in her
habitat, she has an expertly done repair to her head that is undetectable
unless pointed out with a light. Because if this, here is a chance to
own a superb French Steiner for less than half the market cost for this
model. She is the early Series C bebe, with huge, blue paperweight
eyes, closed mouth, artful facial decoration and shading, translucent pale
bisque, pierced ears and an antique blond mohair wig. |
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Her outstanding, marked Steiner body with early straight wrists and stout
fingers has the original paint finish in addition to the "Le Petit
Parisien BEBE STEINER" stamp on her front left hip. The hands seem to have
some old touch-up. There is just some normal light joint wear and toe
rubs. Her frilly costume, expertly tailored from antique fabric and
trim is a delight, combined with her antique, high profile straw chapeau
with silk and flower trim. Her repair does not touch any of her
facial area or features, and photos can be requested. Antique
undergarments and French leather shoes. |
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