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Expressive Bru Jne Size 5 Bebe
16 3/4" |
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In Former Owner's Storage Box with Extras
$26,500. |
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She is a size 5 Bru Jne, marked on
head and swivel shoulder plate, has rich, brown paperweight eyes, brush
stroked lashes and brows, a closed mouth with a hint of a space between
the lips, peach blushed cheeks, pierced ears and her original blond mohair
wig. The molding on her face and brows has the slightly frowning look we
love that was introduced with the very earliest Gerard Bru bebes.
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Her Chevrot body is almost immaculate
with few signs of wear or soil, she has graceful, jointd bisque lower arms
and two of her fingers are said to be repaired, but a masterful job. Of
particular excellence is the condition of her original chest label, as if
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Her dramatic antique frock of
sunflower gold silk has bold lace trim and a highly starched underskirt to
support it, along with all other antique garments she wears. Her carmel
colored antique lace up shoes are compimented by her antique silk and net
covered, high profile chapeau in warm, golden tones.
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Character Huret Bebe
15 1/2" |
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From the Provost Period
$12,950. |
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This
girl's amused expression features blue glass almond shaped eyes with brush
stroked lashes and brows, a closed mouth with an almost suspicious
half-grin, rosy blushed cheeks on pale bisque and a replaced platinum
mohair wig in a short, tousled style. The incised mark at the rear base of
her neck is HURET, an elongated neck like that of a young teenager and it
fits perfectly into the raised socket of her fully jointed French
composition and wood body with a shapley, older girl waist. There is some
paint flaking off on her torso (and hands), probably wear from doll
stands, and even though there is a pink layer below, the finish of the
body looks original and was maybe a top layer. Her antique A-line frock is
a smart, burgundy and black striped number, with black velvet trim and she
wears an antique velvet bonnet, antique undergarments and black leather
shoes.
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Jumeau Triste Bebe
28" |
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Size 13
$18,500. |
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What a beautiful look she has, with
dark brown paperweight eyes, detailed lashes, brows and shading, an
elongated face with a rose pink closed mouth, pale, creamy bisque and
pierced ears. Her antique blond wig is a hand sewn masterpiece with long,
flowing locks called tails and it is possibly original. The head in
incised “13” and the body is the typcical Triste style with the very
chunky torso, jointed arms and legs, but with straight wrists and it is
well marked in the back “Jumeau Medaille D'Or.”
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Her antique costume is multi-layered
with an under dress of feather-light ecru net over a fine silk lining and
covering that up is a deepest blue, velvet coat dress with a faint ecru
dotted pattern and pearly buttons. Her undergarments are so Jumeau with
the crisp half slip and pantaloons, with matching camisole and she wears
an antique satin, silk and lace trimmed bonnet, also in ecru. Her black
leather shoes are antique child shoes.
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Jumeau Size 7 in Couturier Costume
$5,250. ON HOLD |
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How
special it is to see genuine, all original Tete Jumeau bebe like this
(18"), as she appeared on the market in 1884, wearing a factory made,
Ernestine Jumeau couturier dress, bonnet and marked Jumeau shoes in a
luscious berry color. She has ocean blue paperweight eyes, a closed mouth,
pale bisque with gracefully painted facial features, brows and lashes,
pierced ears and her original dark blond human hair wig.
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The multi-layered silk costume,
although melted in certain areas that were most subject to the environment
over the decades, is an artful combination of burgundy and berry red accents
over ecru and tan that is carried through to the original lace trimmed
bonnet. The white cotton underclothing consisting of a one piece camisole
and pantaloons and a full slip, both of which have matching details in cut,
trim, and closures. The coordinating burgundy stockings could not be more
perfect for the most gorgeous, berry colored leather, marked Jumeau shoes,
highlighted in gold.
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Steiner Fre. A Bebe
21" |
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Extraordinary Markings
$4,450 |
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Her bisque is strikingly pale, she
has pierced ears and what looks to be her original, tightly curled human
hair locks. Her fully jointed Steiner body with slender hands not only has
the flag-carrying “Le Petit Parisien, Medaille D'Or” paper label on the
hip, but also a boutique paper label on the middle of her back that
matches the mark on the sole of her original shoes (One shoe is missing
the sole). They both read “A La Mignonette, 4 Rue Notre Dame de Lorette”.
The body label also reads “Poupees et Bebes, Costumes et Trousseaux, Mon
Guigue”.
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The vibrant, antique red dress is a
strong, with a prominently ruffled bodice treatment, and her bonnet
compliments it all with a subdued orange red, woven cap with red silk trim
and ties. Fine, burgundy woven stockings finish the package but we must
not forget to mention the quality, multi-layered undergarments with pink
woven thread trim and some matching lace edging on the pantaloons and the
half-slip. Such an exquisite example of this doll!
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Earliest Bru Teteur Brevete
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In the fascinating chronology of Bru
bebes, the Bru Teteur, or "Nursing Bru", has a chapter all its own due to
the several stages of production on this innovative doll. Shown here
(13 3/4") is the earliest in the line of these dolls that replicated the
act of nursing, which was made possible by inserting in the open mouth
glass bottle with rubber tip that was also offered for sale. In the
bisque head was a heavy rubber balloon that could ingest water through the
mouth with suction caused by turning a knob outside the back of the head.
The earliest dolls had the ivory knob like this one, which was later
replaced with metal. None of these work anymore due to the drying of
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This early head is known as the Brevete and it portrays a very young child
or even infant. At the bottom of this listing I have provided a
photo of the same doll in a Christening gown taken when I had her in my
collection of early infants. During a couple of years of production,
the nursing Bru's were made using Circle Dot and also Bru Jne. heads which
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The dramatic coloring on this child is due to the rich brown paperweight
eyes against the eggshell white bisque, brought to life with gentle
rose-tinted cheeks and lips. Part of her original skin wig remains
as shown in the body shots, however she also sports a replacement skin wig
elsewhere, which fits on top. She has a swivel neck on bisque
shoulder plate and bisque forearms.At the middle left side of
her forehead is a faint Y hairline that she has had all the years in my
possession (Photos available). Her leather body is sturdy and
clean with some typical bending. |
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Most enjoyable was finding this antique, white knit bebe ensemble that she
models, using several combinations of pieces in each photo. There is
a darling one-piece camisole and pantaloon garment, a half skirt, a full
dress or shift, a sweater and a matching bonnet, all with the same design.
Crocheted socks and linen shoes are also antique. A super special
doll with an endearing presentation. |
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Although
this interesting wind up toy is much older than any of us, he brings to
mind the mood of the film, “Lawrence of Arabia”, with his galant, multi
layered costume of the Middle East and his riding pose on his four-legged
desert transportation. Purchased in Paris France, he has a French bisque
character head with brown bisque, brown glass eyes, an open mouth with
teeth, and a paper mache body with metal hands, jointed at the shoulders
and hips.
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His intricate costume with hooded head turbin is a combination of cotton,
linen, felt and cord trim with black boots and he sits on a leather saddle
with reins. His
mohair covered horse supplies all the action as when you wind the key
under the belly, his legs pivot front to back to cause a galloping motion,
with the rider changing posture as needed.
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Emile
Jumeau introduced the EJ bebe early in the 1880's as a transition from the
early portrait, the faces of the two models were sometimes so
interchangeable, it was difficult to differentiate them. During a couple
of years of production, the EJ face took on a softer, and just as
beautiful quality and it is the second series EJ that is shown here
(16"). Here eyes are a bottomless pool blue in
paperweight with soft, flowing lashes and lush brows, her mouth is closed
and painted a blush rose, her ears are pierced and she is incised “E7J”
Depose on the back of the head. Smooth pale bisque is a palate for her
soft shading and the blond mohair wig she wears is original,
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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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