MAISON JUMEAU

Yes, we know you've heard it before, but this fashion lady is so much more beautiful in life. We wish you were right here with us in the shop, so you could see for yourself.
This doll's bisque quality is superlative, but it is her amazing blue paperweight eyes that reach out and tug at your heartstrings.
Further details of this eighteen and one-half inch, size 4 example from Maison Jumeau include a perfect bisque and shoulderplate with gorgeous coloring, a beautifully modeled and painted mouth and lips, un-pierced ears, and the original blonde mohair wig worn up in back.
This doll's articulated kid-over-wood body is a sheer marvel, mostly due to its exquisite bisque arms which boast fine modeling and details, plus bisque lower legs and finely modeled bare feet with nail decoration.
The three-piece ensemble worn by this classic example bears characteristics that hearken back to Ernestine Jumeau herself -- mainly the silk rope that was used to form the tassels at the shoulders. It is a triumph in cream silk faille, but it is really the lace at the hem that is bordered with ruched silk chiffon that makes this ensemble sing. The chiffon was also used at the cuffs of the pagoda sleeves, and elsewhere upon the bolero jacket, which is worn over a fabulous lace and tulle-over-silk blouse. Black silk velvet used as a belt and elsewhere punctuate the look, as does the black silk toque with its delightful feather accent.
A classic Jumeau who could become the star of your fashion doll collection -- or the beginning, that is if you like to start with the best.

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$9500.00

Thirty-one inches of sheer beauty is this fabulous Portrait Jumeau Fashion, a vision of loveliness with a perfect head and shoulder plate, "moist bisque" featuring magnificent coloring, expressive brown paperweight eyes, pierced ears and a flattering original mohair wig which retains its original elegant style.
On a kid leather body showing normal wear with some scattered patching (something we typically find on these large models), this doll’s presentation is beyond impressive.  Features include a graceful camel and black silk 1870s style ensemble with a fitted bodice that laces up the back, and a graceful skirt with a  prominent bustle – the workmanship and detail is breathtaking. Black beaded and jet jewelry is the only choice for this silhouette of elegance.

$14,500.00

An extremely rare, painted-eye, shoulderhead poupee most likely from the F. Gaultier firm, this is obviously not your typical painted-eye model. The painting quality of this doll's eyes is phenomenal and so is her bisque tone – African and beyond gorgeous. Further details include a beautifully painted mouth, pierced ears and the original curly lamb skin wig.
On a lovely ethnically-tinted leather body in excellent condition, this doll's African-inspired costume is jewel-like in its composition. Rich silk damask, bullion trimmings, lace and passementerie were blended to create a colorful French fantasy.
Definitely a doll for the connoisseur, she will not disappoint.

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SOLD
Thank you, K.

Maison Jumeau

It must be a very small proportion of fashion dolls that were given the "wrap around" eye cut treatment, but we can tell you that this exquisite lady from Maison Jumeau is one of them!
Details of this sublime example, who stands seventeen and three-quarter inches in height, include a perfect bisque shoulder plate and a swivel head, blue paperweight eyes with spiral threading in huge eye cuts, pierced ears and a great original blonde mohair wig, worn up in an attractive chignon.
On a classic leather body, it bears an oval paper label that denotes the doll from Au Calife de Bagdad. Long bisque arms are a very nice touch, although they do bear nicely executed restorations to fingers on both hands.
Burgundy silk faille and cream watered silk damask never looked better together than on this confection of an ensemble. Extremely beautiful lace works as a swag upon the skirt and upon the cuffs, while delicate ruched chiffon edges the jacket and portions of the skirt. Overscale bows made from a coordinating burgundy silk brocade anchor the front, while a simple hair band of burgundy silk ribbon acts as the perfect hair ornament.
A one in ten thousand doll? Probably so.

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$5500.00

"Here comes the Bride..."

Fifteen-inch, enchanting “Waltzing Steiner Bride” featuring a perfect bisque shoulder head, cobalt blue glass eyes, delicately shaded cheeks, an open mouth with teeth, and an attractively styled original light blond mohair wig. She wears a fabulous cream silk gown luxuriously trimmed with layers of fine antique lace, orange blossoms, ribbons and tiny ruffles. Her cathedral veil is secured with matching orange blossoms, which she also carries in a stunning wedding bouquet.  Antique under things and a double strand of crystal beads are added bonuses.  On a marked Steiner carton body which encloses her mechanism, when wound, this lovely bride will glide down the aisle, her arms lifting and lowering her bouquet....into the arms of her handsome groom.

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$6800.00

MAISON JUMEAU

Standing seventeen and one-half inches tall, is a spectacular, all-original Parisienne from Maison Jumeau. This desirable size 4 fashion bears classic characteristics that include a perfect bisque head on a perfect bisque shoulderplate, exceptional crystalline blue eyes with spiral threading, lovely painting of lashes, brows and cheeks, pierced-through the head ears and even the original blonde mohair wig in its original style.
On a gusseted leather body showing normal wear (light rust on fingers) -- Madame Jumeau is fortunate to have retained her original promenade ensemble that is complete with an amazing train.
Comprised of navy silk faille, with contrasting components that includes cream silk brocade, the styling is artful and the extensive use of piping creates a strong, sophisticated, yet somehow completely feminine silhouette.
Original lace-edged cotton underthings, leather boots, a lovely straw and silk velvet chapeau, and even the original matching handbag, complete the list of fine attributes.
An all original fashion doll -- an untouched rarity, and a true thing of beauty.

Note: We have not undressed this doll, and we prefer not to do so.

$7900.00