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22 1/2" $32,500.
Bru Jne. 8
Such Expression!
It is a true honor to offer this extraordinary example
of the early period Bru Jne., as this, the most desirable face, does not
come along often. The molding of her brow is intense, almost
portraying a look of sincere concern, her outlined paperweight eyes are a
rich brown, and her lashes, lushly painted with an effortless stride.
Her pouted, full lips encircle a distinct, molded tongue and her bisque is
smooth and creamy throughout with just a hint of whiter color
on a small area of her left cheek. that you can barely see in the photos.
One index finger of her delicately posed bisque hands is repaired.
Her head and shoulderplate are marked "Bru Jne 8", her upper arms are the
transitional style to the Chevrot period, with leather over a metal jointed
upper armature. Her antique mohair wig is flowing and full and her
gusseted leather body is in excellent condition, with one pea-sized patch on
the corner of the left knee, also barely visible. Her deluxe
presentation does not end with her antique silk and lace A-line frock, as
her undergarments and corset are fine indeed, not to mention her marked Bru
shoes!
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Luscious Block Letter F.G. Bebe
23"
Bru-like Presence
ON LAYAWAY
The historical information that talks about
Ferdinand Gaultier working closely with Casmir Bru is clearly revealed here
with this absolutely stunning F.G bebe with eyes of brilliant blue
paperweight crystal, closed mouth with molded tongue, luminous pale bisque
and decoration of features that are both delicate and strong at the same
time. She has an antique wig of abundant, blond curls, and a chunky F.G. body
with straight wrists and six loose ball joints. Still attached to her
lower back is the original sticker from the Paris boutique where she debuted
in 1880. Her antique clothing
is splendid, like she is, from her "over the top" chapeau, her teal silk,
simple but elegant frock, down to her high quality, pom-pommed leather
shoes. She even and wears turquoise glass earrings and a necklace. What a royal delight!
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Violin Serenade
All Original Automaton
$12,950.
Romance comes alive when the key is wound on
this superb, French automaton (19 3/4"), circa 1880, that has three movements...As the
right arm strokes the violin with bow in hand, the head turns from side to
side and nods forward. All the while a beautiful melody briskly plays
and the handsome figure seems to defy gravity as he leans while he
serenades.
The French bisque head with dark brown glass eyes is of superior quality,
probably from the Barrois or Bru factory, placed on a statuesque wood
and paper mache body that is dressed in its original satin and silk costume
of ivory and burgundy. The theatrical touch of an opulent chapeau and
a flowing cape that hides the key wind mechanism and stopper, completes the
magic. Underneath the base is a label that remains from his early days in
Paris. His stockinged legs and satin slippered feet assume a gregarious pose
that suggests confidence combined with affection!
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Deluxe and Early Steiner Gigoteur $3650. |
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From a special Paris toy store, as indicated by the blue stamp on the lower right hip and her cream painted fingernails, here is an important young girl from Jules Steiner called the "Gigoteur" (20"). Her wind-up mechanism causes her head to move from side to side, her arms to move up and down, her legs to move forward and backward, while she pleads for her "Mama, Mama!". She features the early, 1870 details of production which include almost white, pale bisque, enamel, gray-blue eyes, delicate painting, flat, unpierced ears, and mauve eye shadow. |
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Her original linen covered body is in excellent condition as are her composition arms and lower legs. She also has her original, human hair wig and a truly fabulous factory dress and bonnet that are a layered cream parfait of starched organdy, lush lace, and ribbon. Definitely original to her time of manufacture. Of course, she has the typical open mouth with two rows of teeth and not typical are her eyes that are originally set a bit crooked, for added character, of course! |
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Super Special Tete
20"
Jumeau Factory Clothing
$5975. ON HOLD
A photogenic beauty that seems to capture light
and shadow perfectly with her bulbous blue paperweight eyes, super lush
lashes, rosy closed lips, smooth bisque (one tiny brown pepper spot at
bridge of nose) and dramatic brunette human hair French wig. She is a
fully marked size 9, with a pale stamp on her chunky, straight wrist Jumeau
body. Her original pantaloons and slip with matching trim lay beneath
her Jumeau factory mariner's costume and she strolls the boardwalk in her
marked Jumeau leather shoes and crocheted Jumeau socks. A stunning
package and a special example to own.
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Jumeau E 8 J
$7650.
All decked out in her Jumeau factory mariner's
costume, this 18 1/2" E.J. size 8 is quite a wonderful example, especially
when you combine her original presentation with her stunning beauty.
She has huge brown paperweight orbs for eyes, framed in lushly painted
lashes and brows, lips stained in a deep rose, peaches and cream bisque, her
original and voluminous chestnut mohair wig, and her marked Jumeau early
8-ball body with straight wrists (one finger repaired). She has antique
undergarments and antique leather shoes and her fine gold and coral earrings
are quite the bonus!
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Factory
Original S.F.B.J. Unis $1550. |
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The word "package" has found its true meaning with this 16 1/2" S.F.B.J Unis 301 bebe, contained in total factory originality from her crisp regional costume to her bright paper covered factory box with label. She has a heartwarming expression with blue glass sleep eyes and lashes, an open mouth with molded teeth, fired bisque with rich color, original mohair wig, and fully jointed body that most probably has its S.F.B.J. label, however the originally sewn on costume prevents us from viewing it! The head bears an unusual mark, similar to the Princess Elizabeth model of this era, "71 (Unis France) 149 E.R.T.". The box retains the original ties that held the doll in place and is in fair shape with some damage and missing rim portion on the lid. A true package indeed! |
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Rare Steiner
Figure C ON LAYAWAY |
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Seldom seen Figure C Steiner bebe (10") with light blue enamel eyes, closed mouth, pale bisque, original Steiner carton pate, replaced auburn mohair wig and marked, chunky Steiner body with straight wrists, jointed at the shoulders, elbows and hips. Her hounds tooth winter frock is antique, French and fabulous in coordination with her antique mariner's beret. Le Petite Parisienne stands only nine inches! |
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