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S.F.B.J. 229 Character $2400. |
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One of the rarer molds from the S.F.B.J line of characters(14 3/4") with personality plus in his blue glass "jewel" eyes, jovial open-mouthed grin, creamy blushed bisque and original blond mohair wig. This hard to find head is sometimes found on a walker body and this is one of those times! When his legs move, his head turns from side to side, putting into motion a clever mechanism in his seven piece body counting his jointed wrists. Typical of many bodies from this company, he has quite a bit of paint chipped off his left leg, upper right arm and both hands. His sporty peach and cream knit outfit could be original and gives him a festive quality. |
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Jumeau
E. J. Size 6 $8995. |
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Exceptional example of the Jumeau E.J. bebe, with the most soulful blue paperweight eyes, lush lashes and soft brows, accented closed mouth, pale and perfect bisque, original neck coil, and original, abundant blond mohair wig. Her chunky, marked Jumeau body with straight wrists wears her antique, couturier ensemble of burgundy wool and velvet well, complemented with a matching velvet antique chapeau. She is incised "E 6 J DEPOSE" and wears Jumeau size 6 leather slippers with ankle ties. |
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Circle
Dot/Bru Jne. 11" $22,950. |
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So rare and precious is this size 1 Bru from the transitional period between the Circle Dot and Bru Jne. eras. She has the Bru Jne mark under the circle dot with a "1" under that on the back of her head, then her shoulderplate is marked "Bru Jne 1". Her chocolate brown paperweight eyes and closed mouth with molded tongue take on the presence of a little child due to her innocent look and young proportions. She has a beautiful Bru leather body with bisque hands (left index finger broken at mid-finger) in clean and sturdy condition. Her pale bisque is luminescent with only a miniscule fleck on the bottom rim of her right eye. Under her elaborate straw bonnet, adorned with silk and feathers, is her abundant and long, blond original mohair wig. In addition to her factory, antique frock of rose silk and ecru lace that she wears, included is her original, but frail ecru silk frock. Extraordinary doll. |
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Series
C Steiner Bebe 22" |
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Lever Eyes $8500. |
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An extraordinary Series C Steiner with lever eyes of deep blue enamel, mauve eye shadow, closed mouth, full moon face with delicate coloring over smooth, ivory bisque and original, long, luscious blond mohair wig. She has a gray cardboard pate with remnants of a French label, however the originality is not certain. Her early, chunky Steiner body with straight wrists and robust, so called "banana" hands, wears her white pique antique frock so well. Topped off with an antique, flower-adorned black bonnet and black leather shoes, she is brimming with style and substance.. |
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Factory
Original S.F.B.J. Unis $1950. |
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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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Little Drummer Girl Automaton |
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All Original |
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$8750. |
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From my personal collection marches in this 19 1/2" (overall) French automaton of a festively dressed bebe Jumeau, beating her big base drum, banging her cymbals and playing a jovial melody, while she turns her head to accept applause! She has a marked Jumeau head, brown paperweight eyes, a closed mouth, pierced ears with earrings, and is all original from blond mohair wig to velvet covered base. There is a faint hairline at the back of her head, the thumb of her right hand is broken off and her right eye is originally set slightly off center. She was most probably assembled by the firm of Lambert and has her original key. |
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Jumeau R.R. Bebe in Original Mariner's Costume ON LAYAWAY |
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Saluting the crowd is this exceptionally dressed Jumeau bebe (24 3/4") that bears the mark of "R 10 R" incised on the back of her head with Jumeau artist's check marks, making her an example of a rare special model made by the Jumeau factory for exclusive distribution by a Paris store or boutique. She has ocean blue paperweight eyes, a closed mouth, pale rose bisque with a smooth and even complexion, finely painted features with lush lashes and almost coral lip color, an antique blond mohair wig, and a fully jointed chunky body with jointed wrists with the "Bebe Jumeau, Diplome d' Honneur" label. At one time, she had "Mama, Papa" pullstrings as the two holes for the cords are on the side of her body. Her original costume is a Jumeau factory mariner's dress and coat, with "Mignon" mariner's beret, antique and possibly original undergarments, red crocheted stockings and red twill shoes. Vive la France! |
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