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Charming and rarely found in the closed mouth version is this 15” ( 38cm ) French bebe, incised only “ DEP 6 “, a very late 19th-very early 20th Century creation by the Franco-German collaborative firm of Fleischman-Bloedel, and the remainders of what had been the solely-French “S.F.B.J. “ conglomerate of private French firms, and in particular Jumeau which continued to market dolls under the Jumeau name despite it now being just a part of this newer ensemble. During this so-called “FB “ period, many of the bisque heads were outsourced for production to Simon & Halbig in Germany, but then assembled in France on French bodies, clothing, and French fashion styles of the day. One also often finds these dolls marked “DEP “, some with closed mouth heads, and ( more predominantly ), open mouth heads dressed and contained within Jumeau packing presentation boxes wearing recognized Jumeau floral chemises and fully marked “ Jumeau “ shoes as well. Despite the bi-national behind -the- scenes workings of this new iteration, all of these dolls were sold as “ French Dolls “. This beautiful smaller than average model, obviously has the rarer and more highly regarded closed mouth with huge bulbous blue paperweight eyes, a delicately painted mouth with hint of a smile, feathered eyebrows, tiny lashes, and pierced earlobes. The unmarked fully articulated wood and composition body with straight wrists is French and similar to many Jumeau bodies of the day with perhaps a slightly increased proportion of wood than the marked Jumeaux. The patina is original. She is most elegantly presented in an elaborate 1890’s-style one piece costume of various shades of olive colored silk overlapping panels and a huge bow at back of waist. The wide collar and upper chest panel are of an elegant, ruffled peach-pink silk brocade collar, enhanced by tiny brass buttons and lace trim, as well as wonderful heavy pink knit socks. The antique brown leather shoes with ankle straps and silk ribbon bows are almost identical to the “ Tete Jumeau “ type only without the Jumeau markings on the soles. The short blond French mohair wig with bangs is original and covers the old cork pate. Completing the ensemble is an elaborate antique bonnet made of silk and velvet, highlighting colors that are well-coordinated with the dress with lots of colorful silk ribbon bows. A delightful rarely found doll in a very desirable smaller size!…………………..US$ 2,450.
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Adorable little smiling 7” ( 18cm ) boy with stationary blue glass eyes, open mouth with upper teeth, wearing an all original French regional costume including wide brim hat. He wears the original curly human hair wig, and, is on the original five -piece papier-mache body with molded and painted shoes. The head is fully incised “ S.F.B.J 301 PARIS 5/0 “. It is becoming harder and harder to find truly all original dolls and this boy does not disappoint!……………………………US$ 95.
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Late 1920’s all-original 13” ( 33cm ) tall French bisque head doll incised “ 26 France SFBJ 60 PARIS “, having an open mouth and four upper teeth, fixed dark brown glass eyes, well painted lashes, and one -stroke curved painted lashes. The head is mounted to the original five- piece composition body with molded and painted black shoes and white socks. Clothing and wig comprise a French regional tradition costume ( possibly Alsatian ). Although perhaps somewhat crude by normal French standards she is indeed completely original and perhaps was made to be sold as a travel “ souvenir “ doll as opposed to that of a child’s “ play-doll “. She still bears her red ribbon received at a 1975 UFDC Regional Doll convention form New Jersey…………..US$ 95.
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Simple, but nonetheless charming, 11” ( 28cm ) French doll with head incised “ 4 SFBJ 60 PARIS 12/4 “ circa 1920a, wearing completely original and elaborate French regional costume to be worn on festive occasions. She has anis 13” open smiling mouth with four upper teeth, fixed brown glass eyes, and is on her original five-piece French composition body with good original patina/. All the underclothing and black paper shoes, as well as the blond mohair wig with pink ribbons, have also been on her since the day when she first was sold about 100 years ago!………….US$ 135.
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All original 1920s-era doll with markings on head “8/0” and also either a “J” OR a ”C”(?). She is 13” ( 33cm ) tall, has the typical open mouth with four upper teeth, brown fixed eyes, upper and lower eye lashes, and multistroke “ winged “ brows. Although not well marked she most likely is French and from the “ Limoges “ region with the five piece painted composition body perhaps revealing the original more so than the head as where the outer paint is peeling , the heavy dark material underneath is more typically French than German. She has a simple old brown human hair wig, but the all -original two -piece costume comprised mainly of fancy braided trims is decidedly the doll’s most appealing factor. The black felt knee-length boots with brown flannel soles are indeed uniquely constructed as well……US$ 115.
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