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All Bisque Bonnie Babe
6 1/4" |
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Georgine Avril Favorite
$1475. |
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It's almost a shame to put clothes on the
adorable toddler body on this all bisque Bonnie Babe, who is jointed at the
shoulders and hips and has a swivel neck. He has the most adorable
character molding with pudgy cheeks and dimples, lots of molded curls, an
open mouth ready to speak, and dark blue glass sleep eyes. He even has
molded blue shoes and white socks, accented by his recently made crocheted
jumper and matching cap. He has two rub marks on his shoulder blades,
but he is overall a PERFECT little rascal. |
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Mignonette
5 1/2" |
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Simon Halbig for French Trade
$1995. |
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The friendly smile on the face of this
mignonette from the Simon Halbig factory is just one of the features that is
so typical and appealing about this genre of all bisques. Where France
was so prolific in producing superb and luxurious all bisques with all types
and degrees of beauty, Simon Halbig answered the call with their gentle
faced little angels having impressive decoration and detail. The doll
community has adopted the term "French" for these German sisters as well, as
they have the same opulence and grace as their Parisian counterparts.
This one has the cobalt blue glass eyes, finely stroked brows and lashes,
that closed mouth with a content smile, original blonde mohair braids and a
swivel neck with jointed shoulders and hips. The bisque is pale and
lovely, complementing her antique silk frock and chapeau and molded blue
boots. On the front of her torso at the neck, there is what seems to
be a repaired tiny chip or factory imperfection. |
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Make a
Wish! Wishbone Art |
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Tiny German Doll in Thimble
$225. |
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There
is a lot going on with this whimsical piece, starting with a 1 1/2" jointed
German all bisque in its original, crocheted provincial costume. She
is contained in a silver thimble that is inserted into a crocheted canopy,
suspended from the arms of a real wishbone that is also encased in crochet
and silk ribbon. Quite an unusual presentation. |
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Look who's dressed up just like a French bebe!
Of course, it's an early Simon Halbig all bisque (9") made for the French
market with her almond-shaped, blue glass eyes, beautifully stroked lashes
and browns, open mouth with square teeth, fine, pale bisque and deep-cut
crown. She has her original blonde, braided mohair wig, a swivel neck
and long limbs, jointed at the shoulders and hips, with molded peach
stockings and black molded shoes with pom-poms. Her silk and lace
antique frock is original to her day and she wears a coordinating antique
organdy and silk bonnet. She does have some hip chip repairs at the back of
her legs and at the hip peg holes, and a factory irregularity to the shape of her crown, often seen
with the thinner bisque of early, circa 1880 dolls. |
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All
Bisque Kestner 211
10" |
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"Sammy" in his Layette
$1250. |
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Kestner's
popular 211 "Sammy" mold in the all bisque version, with blue sleep eyes,
open/closed mouth, original Kestner plaster pate, replaced skin wig, swivel
neck and a healthy, bent limbed, five-piece bisque body with highly detailed
molding of toes and fingers. Included in his presentation is an
original Christening gown and factory chemise, a sweater and matching cap, a
few undergarments, a crocheted bonnet and a bone teething rattle. He
is found relaxing in his wicker layette case. with toggle closures. |
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All
original pair of all bisque children (3") in French regional costumes, black
molded shoes and white stockings with blue garters. Both also have
blue painted eyes, closed mouths and their original brunette mohair wigs.
$295 for the pair. |
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Lovable
Kewpie action "Huggers", 3 1/2" tall, and in perfect condition with no
damage. When looking at them from the front, the hugger on the left
has a faint, factory firing scratch on his forehead. There is an
incised "4856" under one foot and a "25" painted in gold. $225. |
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Sweet
Gebruder Heubach piano baby in 4" size with molded hair and clothing.
No damage and fully marked underneath with the incised number "28" and the
sunburst Heubach emblem. $195. |
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An
extraordinary French all bisque that is wonderful on initial impact but with
closer inspection, her most special attributes are discovered. Where
almost all mignonettes of this type have blue eyes, she has brown eyes!
And what's more, they sleep! She has a Schmitt bebe type face, a
swivel neck and is jointed at the shoulders and thighs and wears her original
platinum wig. She is surrounded by treasures old and new in her
elaborate presentation box, including extra clothing and hats made
from old fabrics, antique grooming accessories and other delights. |
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Post Office Box 893985 n Temecula, CA 92589
Cell (503) 577-9815
n Home Phone (951)
308-1239 n
Fax (951) 308-1285
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