A fabulous French papier-mache in all original presentation should be on every early doll collectors list. This amazing example could be the one for you! Measures: 19 1/2" tall $3900.00 |
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In all-original condition, this early,
blue-eyed Papier Mache possesses lovely painted features and an
attractive molded fancy hairstyle that includes "spaniel ears" and
a bun to the reverse. On a classic Milliner's Model leather body
with slender limbs and painted green slippers, she wears an original
antique costume of silk brocade trimmed in fine lace and ribbons.
Wonderful in a dollhouse! |
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Six and one-quarter inches tall overall, is this sweet Frozen Charlotte with molded black hair in a classic style. Details include very nicely painted facial features, plus she has been beautifully costumed for Spring in cream cotton, with eyelet edging and a blue sash. In addition, she "wears" gorgeous underwear, cotton stockings and even little leather slippers! Oh yes, she is especially proud of her chic straw hat, which she swears is "imported" – very impressive, indeed. $650.00 |
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Classic "Curly-Top" China child shoulderhead featuring a mass of molded black curls (note some rubs to curls), nice depth and detail to her large eyes, beautiful complexion with rosy cheeks, painted nostril circles and most important....a sweet expression. |
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Yes, miracles do occasionally occur – like finding this amazing doll in her original box! $595.00 |
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Rare “Hat- tipper” in wonderful original presentation as a butterfly catcher, complete with vasculum and net. This little nature lover has a bisque head with blue glass eyes, her original curly mohair wig and is on a wooden and wire body with bisque arms. When her mid section is pressed her arm holding the butterfly net moves up and down. She is wearing a wonderful silk dress trimmed in Dresden paper with matching hat and shoes. |
25 Parian Gentleman with a wonderfully detailed shoulderplate, which features a shirt front with gilding, plus blue decoration upon his knotted tie. Additional features include gorgeous coloring, brilliant blue eyes, wonderful café au lair hair color in a classic style. His cloth body features leather arms, and hands with individually stitched fingers. Best of all may just be his spectacular black wool tuxedo with tails and satin lapels. Do not miss his cream silk vest with pearl buttons or his classic leather slippers! A handsome groom in waiting, or a currently dateless night at the opera you are the one to decide. $2450.00 |
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Extraordinary papier mache Fortune Teller,
featuring an enchanting, delicately painted face. She wears a wonderful
velvet robe, accented with gold bullion trimmings, along with a sorcerers
hat and staff. The colorful paper skirt is actually the
source of her mystical powers, as it is constructed of hundreds of expertly
folded fortunes in French. |
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Early English (probably Montanari) poured Wax child with a wonderful, wide-eyed, wistful expression. Her large deep blue glass eyes are outlined at the bottom and top, with delicate coloring in her cheeks and rooted blond hair. On a cloth body with wax limbs, including bare feet, she wears an extraordinary costume – an antique French blue velvet jumper with sumptuous trim and lace-trimmed under blouse (note the extremely tiny tatted lace around the gigot sleeves and neckline). Her lace-trimmed under clothing is antique, as is her crown of silk rosebuds. Please click here to view "au naturel" details $1750.00 |
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