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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.

Please click here to view details "au naturel"

$8500.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


A Portrait of Empress Eugenie

You may recognize this lovely Bru Smiler, as she was featured recently in UFDC's Doll News in an article entitled The Shadow of Her Smile. She was the object of much adoration when she was costumed to coordinate with a Winterhalter portrait of France's Empress Eugenie, also illustrated in the piece.
Details of this fourteen-inch (size C) example include classic modeling and delicate painting to her perfect bisque head, spiral-threaded blue glass eyes in even eye cuts, pierced ears and a custom made eighteenth-century style wig of platinum mohair (not removable).
On a fully-jointed wooden body (a Bru patent) the paint finish is in remarkable condition.
Remnants of an actual Charles Frederick Worth gown were utilized in creating the doll's eighteenth-century style bal masque costume. Butter yellow Lyon silk damask was salvaged, along with the silk chiffon, to create a compliment to the empress herself.
A classic beauty.

Please click here to view "au naturel"

SOLD
Thank you, J.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Lillie Bell, a Special Portrait Jumeau Fashion


Lillie Bell is a sweet dream come true, and after this introduction, we are sure you will agree. A Portrait Jumeau fashion from the Pierre Jumeau era, who stands an impressive twenty-one inches tall, she has been cherished all of her long life, but now it could be your turn.
Classic Jumeau features include a perfect bisque head and shoulderplate – the head with "dewy-bisque" and exquisite coloring, cobalt blue glass eyes with threading, pierced-through ears, and even her original wig in blonde mohair, that is styled in a lovely chignon.
On a commercially made cloth body, she is one of the unusual models that is fitted with arms that terminate in china "Kintzbach hands" referring to the body style which was patented in 1869 by American, Martin Kintzbach.
Lillie Bell is certainly wealthy when it comes to clothing and accessories. Below you will be treated to a selection of fashions that any lady would envy.
A rare opportunity to acquire not only a unique fashion doll, Lillie Bell comes with things that tell us she was deeply loved, and that, is always a welcome aspect.

Please click here to view "au naturel".

$17,500.00

 
We do not believe we have ever come across a greater selection of whites in a fashion doll trousseau. There are slips, half-slips and pantaloons galore – even an enhancer!
A selection of hats is always welcome in a trousseau.
The varied selection of accessories includes three parasols, but of special note is the box of exquisite miniature stationery from Proctor & Moody – Fashionable Stationers, of Boston.
 
     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



"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.

Please click here to view this superb doll "au naturel"

$6800.00

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Since we all know time flies, you will have your doll at home in your arms in no time at all!

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