One of the Maison Huret models that we simply do not come by very often is the glass-eyed, swivel-neck version of the classic poupee. This particular doll is even more unusual than many of her sisters, as she is the "rod neck" model – the earliest of the glass-eyed dolls. By "rod neck" we mean that when you peek into her head, you see absolutely no neck-joining mechanism, as the head is attached to the shoulderplate with a porcelain rod that is molded as part of the head. Isn't it lucky for you that we've done all of the required searching and have come up with a marvelous specimen?
This exceptionally pretty Huret, measuring eighteen inches, has so many positive attributes it's hard to know where to start – so we'll start with her bisque. It is in our opinion – flawless – the unique-to-Huret shoulderplate with its "heart-shaped" opening for the swivel head is perfect, too.
We especially love her full mouth with beautifully painted lips, her even eye-cuts that hold lovely and vibrant spiral-threaded blue glass eyes, and do not miss the pronounced modeling of her eyelids!
The gorgeous blonde wig, styled in soft curls, lends a youthful look, and her original gutta-percha body (showing restoration) can be examined on the detail page.
Mademoiselle Huret wears a gorgeous dress of floral-printed gauze in pale lavender, with accents of delicate piping, plus contrasting rows of black silk velvet ribbon trim upon the tiered skirt, utilized at the bodice and upon the pouf sleeves. This young lady also wears a marvelous Huret bonnet in rose-pink silk with blonde lace edging and pink ties. Her antique under things are lovely, and she wears antique ankle boots in cream leather.
Search no further, your dream doll may be right before your eyes!

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$26,500.00

We are totally enamored with this doll – and you will be too, when you meet her face to face. Her creator may be a mystery, but her unique beauty is no mystery at all. A seventeen-inch, early fashion example – a perfect shoulderhead model, she has gorgeous, wide-set, extremely sensitive, threaded cobalt eyes, wonderful bisque tone and coloring, and a fabulous full original skin wig. The doll's body is as marvelous as she is – a kid-over-wood model in exceptional condition, and fitted with magnificent long bisque arms. The only other time we have seen such incredible details on bisque arms, is on those fitted to Rochard examples – very good company, we say.
The two-piece silk suit, with its enfantine styling is, simply put – a masterpiece. In fact, the same can be said of the entire presentation – from the choice of fabric and trimmings with mauve, cream and charcoal tones – to the straw hat that compliments it all so well. Wonderful antique leather heeled lace-up shoes only add to the overall appeal of this extremely appealing child. Are you in love yet?

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$10,800.00

Hmmm.....we are in a quandary – we truly believe this "German fashion" belongs here and not on our German Doll pages. Here is her story – she was recently purchased in Paris, obviously marketed toward the French trade, and found on this classic French leather body, but her characteristics are so "Kestner-like" that we attribute her to the Kestner firm. To us, she appears to be a Kestner all-bisque, but all grown up!
Her poured bisque head and shoulderplate are perfect, she possesses exceptionally beautiful coloring, gorgeous blue paperweight eyes, pierced ears, and a lovely strawberry blonde antique wig.
Her leather body is in excellent condition, and she wears a wonderful late 1870s reception gown in cream and blue silk. Ruched self-trim decorates the hem line, and a hint of lace dresses up the cuffs and neck line – a spectacular presentation.

"Mademoiselle Kestner" measures: 17 1/2" tall

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$5900.00

All-original fashion dolls do come around, and this seventeen and one-half inch François Gaultier model is one of the lucky ones! This is your chance to obtain one – as she is a very pretty lady who boasts a perfect bisque shoulder plate, and a perfect bisque head, along with expressive two-tone, spiral-threaded blue paperweight eyes. Further details include delicate painting, pierced ears and a marvelous light brown wig in its original, sumptuous style.
We very gently removed this lady’s fine costume to photograph her classic kid body, and what we found was a body in excellent condition, complete with the original cotton stockings still tied in place!
The blue/green silk promenade ensemble is not only entirely original and in excellent condition – it is spectacular! Burgundy silk piping and edging lend the perfect contrast, and do not miss the fan pocket on the right side – a lovely detail! Wonderful crisp cotton under things, a pair of aqua leather slippers and a faded blue velvet chapeau crowned with forget-me-nots add the very sweet finishing touches.
Could this be the FG of your dreams?

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$4700.00

MAISON HURET

A china Huret Poupee, circa 1850s – a first generation doll from the illustrious firm, is a must-have for the collector of early dolls and fashion examples, alike. This perfect seventeen and one-half inch china shoulderhead model was given a very sensitive expression by the artist who painted her so many years ago. From the soft blue of her eyes to the soft blush on her cheeks, she is a very special example. Lending a youthful air is her full, curly lamb wig.
Mlle. Huret is on an articulated wooden body (showing normal wear) and is presented in a classic Huret-style dress of blue and cream silk plaid, with navy edging and the suggestion of a blouse due to the eyelet at the neck and sleeve openings. Of special note, is the fact that the dress once resided in the trousseau of the very special china Huret Blondinette Davranches. A charming chapeau, and artist-created, cream leather boots beautifully complete her ensemble.
An endearing, early representation of Huret quality, who is surely destined to enhance any collection of which she becomes a part.

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$18,500.00

This twenty and one-half inch Bru Fashion is one for the advanced collector – the earliest known Bru poupee with the exceedingly rare mark “Bru Jne. ET Cie” found low on the back of the shoulder plate. On a kid leather Bru-patented body, features include perfect, pale bisque, gorgeous, deep blue spiral-threaded eyes and her original blonde mohair wig done up in a lovely chignon and held in place by a chiffon snood (fragile). Costumed in a light and airy summer dress of cream and lilac stripes with lovely braid accents, this exquisite example is not only beautiful, she is cabinet ready!

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$10,500.00

Of all of the many faces from the François Gaultier firm, this very sweet and dreamy one is among our favorites! What is not to love? Features of this fifteen and one-half inch model include a perfect bisque head and shoulderplate, exquisite painting accenting full luxurious lips, plus gorgeous pale blue paperweight eyes in extra-wide eyecuts, and a pretty original wig retaining its original style of soft curls– even the original black hair ribbon.
She is on a sturdy, clean leather body with very minor patching, and wears a marvelous and quite dramatic ensemble. The beautifully styled three-piece promenade ensemble (skirt, over-skirt and bodice) was fashioned from a gorgeous brocade of black silk, with pink pin-stripes, and stripes of rose buds featuring hints of very subtle green and pink. A pink chiffon placket punctuates the bodice, while black lace accents the hemline, cuffs and bodice. A black silk velvet chapeau, with its pink rose bud and sprig of leaves ties this spectacular package together – magnificently.

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$3400.00