FRANÇOIS GAULTIER

Here is a very special François Gaultier fashion that offers a winning combination of beauty and posability! Details of this eighteen-inch, size 4 example include a gorgeous and perfect bisque swivel head with lovely coloring and painting, upon a perfect shoulder plate, exquisite blue paperweight eyes in large eye cuts, pierced ears and her original light brown human hair wig.
On an articulated body that appears to be a variation of the so-called "Terrene" body, it features leather covering over a metal skeleton, with metal upper arms that feature perfect bisque hands. Although the body is in somewhat worn condition, it allows incredible posability to this lovely doll.
Speaking of lovely, the promenade ensemble, of deep purple and pale blue pinstripe silk, features masterful tailoring and draping, that leaves this suit looking like a miniature of an actual dress. A bit of fine lace accents the skirt, cuffs and neck, leaving silk covered buttons to do the rest of the decorating.
An appealing doll in a classic size -- sounds like a win-win!

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$4500.00

An early fashion, one that will display beautifully with your Hurets and Rohmers, is this sixteen-inch doll that we attribute to Eugene Barrois. One of the earliest models with a swivel neck, her most unusual characteristic is of course her open mouth with two rows of teeth!
Further details of this very pretty example include perfect bisque parts, cobalt eyes, pierced-through ears, delicate painting and coloring which lend a youthful look, and a lovely light brown mohair wig.
On a very clean gusseted kid leather body, she is dressed in the enfantine manner in a luscious creams and reds -- adorable.

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$4700.00

MAISON JUMEAU

As bright as a sunny day, is a beyond beautiful fashion from Maison Jumeau. Consider this doll very carefully, as she represents a great opportunity for a sympathetic collector, as she is not a "perfect" doll. Details here include a perfect bisque shoulderplate and a swivel head that bears a very well done restoration to the forehead that is virtually undetectable. In addition, she has lovely and sensitive blue eyes in almond-shaped eye cuts, lush lashes and a beautifully painted mouth, pierced-through ears and the original mohair wig in a pleasing shade of honey blonde.
This doll is fitted with a marvelous kid over wood articulated body which features long bisque arms -- although showing restorations to fingers on both hands.
The costume is a sweet dream in various tones of gold and sunny yellow. Gold silk satin was paired with cream and gold silk brocade (tender in places), and decorated with lace and pleated silk ribbon, while a swag of passementerie comprised of faceted glass beads and silk drops accents the front.
Cheerful yellow flowers are not only worn in this beautiful doll's hair, but carried in her hand as well.
A lovely fashion which represents a special opportunity that you should not let pass you by.

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$4250.00

This early, nineteen-inch bisque Gentleman will melt the hearts of your fashionable ladies, if he doesn't bowl them over first with his blue "bedroom" eyes!
A fine product of the Eugene Barrois firm, this striking shoulderhead model boasts perfect bisque with beautifully painted features and coloring – kiss-able lips, gorgeous blue eyes, and a full head of molded and painted curly hair in the seldom-found cafe au lait shade.
On a sturdy kid leather body in clean condition, save for repairs to the right hand, and some light rust on the individually wired fingers, this dapper dresser in outfitted for a formal affair in black gabardine, plus a rich purple brocade waistcoat.
Pair him with your early bisque examples such as Hurets or Rohmers, and this handsome fellow, with his broad shoulders and suave demeanor, is guaranteed to please!

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$5900.00

Eugene Barrois

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