Antique French Dollīs and Couture Doll Clothes by WhenDreamsComeTrue Doll-Shop
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1294610 (stock #230)
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SOLD...thank you very much M. !!
The factory of Jules Nicolas Steiner in France create around 1880/90 a wonderful Bisque Bebe like on mechanical Baby called " Bebe Gigoteur " with key wind mechanism in his torso ....which moves the doll head from side to side and the arms and legs up and down ! Through a bellows in the doll chest it made even vocal-like sounds similar as " Mama and Papa ".

This sweet 17" ( 43 cm ) Gigoteur Bebe is very charming and has best quality of bisque and painting.

Bisque socket head wi...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1270472 (stock #110)
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SOLD...she comes in very good hands ...thank you very much C. !!
Very beautiful factory all original French all bisque Mignonette in generally excellent condition with pretty original costume !

Very beautiful 5" ( 13 cm ) French type all bisque Darling has cute round-faced swivel head with large brown glass enamel inset eyes with fine painted lashes and single stroke brows.

Fine accented nostrils and closed mouth with center accent line...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Contemporary item #1303156 (stock #298)
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Pretty vintage French two piece velvet dress for French or German doll about circa 28" ( 72 cm )..... generally excellent condition... hand and machine sewn of burgundy and balck striped velvet and red silk.

The dress are without sleeves , has silk pleated upper part and is to close at back but missing hooks and eyes.

The matching jacket is ornate around edged with embroidery black trim , has small long inset sleeves and nice bustle back side.

Finally ornate with silk bow........

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1335314 (stock #518)
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Reserved...thank you so much T. !!

Very nice all original French Eden Clown by Fleischmann & Bloedel around 19th. Century, not often to find and with funny look of wonderful all original condition and costume !!

Has typical molded paper mache socket head with very nice original face decoration of butterflies of each cheek and typical clown painting at his eyes . He has blue enamel glass inset eyes and fine painted lashes. Brushstroked and multi-feathered brows and on open mouth with tiny teeth ...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1315798 (stock #356)
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SOLD....

Very beautiful all original 14" ( 36 cm ) fashion doll by Bru so called " Smiling Bru " ..... inspired by Empress Eugenie !!

Best quality of bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate and marvelous slender oval face with elongated throat !

Has almond shaped blue glass enamel inset eyes with fine painted lashes and brows...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1311103 (stock #335)
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SOLD... Thank you very much C. !!

Very beautiful and rare to find all original Polichinelle Bisque Bebe in factory original condition for the French market ... circa 1890 / 1900

On Polichinelle was the most popularity character at the end of 19th. century. It was most often too find in France advertising Etrennes catalogs and publicity posters .... as typical symbols for the world of playing...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1285782 (stock #183)
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SOLD.....she is reserved for her new owner !!Thank you T. !!
Most beautiful childlike French Jumeau girl waering wonderful all original Jumeau woolen winter costume ......
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Contemporary item #1333046 (stock #495)
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SOLD....thank you very much C. !!

Most beautiful French doll costume which would fit perfect for one of your favorite dollÂīs by Jumeau , Steiner , Bru , Gaultier , Eden Bebe or other pretty doll about around 25" ( 63 - 64 cm )

One of a kind and most hand sewn of pretty Muslin fully ornate with tiny all hand made pleats and embroidery between pretty French lace strips and cream silk ribbons.

Has ruffled front and back side with rounded neckline and light blue silk upper part , pretty ruffled pleats aro...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Contemporary item #1297783 (stock #275)
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SOLD....thank you so much C. !!
This beautiful one of a kind outfit would fit very well for on size 12 Jumeau .... like circa 25" - 26" ( 65 - 67 cm ) , it is most hand sewn and in generally excellent condition of antique pique and muslin fabric from the 19th. century !!

You get on four piece outfit for one of your favorite doll ......

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1311650 (stock #337)
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SOLD....thank you so much C. !!

Outstanding beauty by Emile Jumeau circa 1886 with finest sculpting and rare face expression , best quality of cream bisque and finest painting , perfectly preserved condition .......

She has superb blonde mohair wig with extension , original silk dress and bonnet and Jumeau mark shoes with socks. On all perfect and pristine condition Bebe from one of the best doll factory at the 19th...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1333470 (stock #498)
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Reserved for L. ...thank you very much !!

Specialy cute all bisque German Mignonette by Kestner with rare brown complexion and bare feet , nice clothing and in generally excellent condition.

Made in Germany by Kestner ......

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1299903 (stock #282)
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SOLD...she found a now home ...thank you very much G. !!!
Rare to find 19" ( 49 cm ) unusual bisque doll by Jumeau .... mark ; R 8 R ......
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1309613 (stock #325)
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SOLD...thank you very much !!

Very nice antique three piece sailor outfit from the Jumeau factory ....

mark inside size 8 ..... perfect for your size 8 Jumeau around 17" / 18" ( 45 - 46 cm ).

On pretty dark blue woolen jacket with checkered collar and cuffs , to close at front with buttons and button holes.

On matching dress with cream upper part at front and dark blue cotton back side and soft woolen skirt...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1318871 (stock #372)
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SOLD...thank you very much !!

Elegant early French poupee with imposing presence , wonderful pale and fine bisque quality and painting , very flat un-pierced ears , original sturdy kid body with rare wooden arms and superb antique costume !!!

16" ( 41 cm ) ... beautiful doll with fine pale complexioned bisque shoulder head with dark cobald blue enamel eyes .

Dark eyeliner and delicately painted lashes and lightly feathered brows...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Contemporary item #1272360 (stock #121)
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SOLD...It found a new home with R. ! Thank you very much !!
Absolute wonderful French BeBe Winter costume presentation in box..... perfect for French or German doll about circa 12" ( 32 cm )

Possible to complete one of your favorite dollÂīs with a beautiful silk dress with bonnet , a second pretty three dress with jacket and matching bonnet , a pretty Muff and a pair of wonderful Ice Skates...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1279183 (stock #159)
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SOLD ... she found a new home ! Thank you very much J. !!
Wonderful French bisque poupee in larger size with best quality of bisque and accented by gorgeous very deep blue eyes enhanced further by dramatic painting of eyeliner and large lashes.

This beauty is 22,5" ( 58 cm ) with fines bisque quality swivel head on kid-lined bisque shoulder plate.

Has very deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading and special thick dark eyeliner .

Finest painted dark curly lashes and arched feathered brows.

She has on close...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Contemporary item #1340488 (stock #594)
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Sale Pending

Most hand sewn one of a kind French dress of cream and light blue color , ornate with fine French lace and lace ornaments and silk ribbon .

The dress has a long front part with lace ornaments and ruffles around both sides which goes over both shoulders. 3/4 long sleeves with ruffles and pleat at wrist and also at back upper part has the dress finest lace trim decoration and on box pleated skirt of cream silk with lace strips and ruffles at hem. Tiny blue silk strips ornate the bac...

All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Dolls and Figures : Pre 1900 item #1277765 (stock #153)
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SOLD..thank you very much V. !!!
Rare early period bisque Bebe by Jules Steiner .... circa 1875 / 77 ... with most beautiful light blue eyes , best quality of pale bisque and painting and rare two row of tiny teeth in her smiling open mouth.

Original body and in all complete generally excellent condition.

Very nice early 16" ( 41 cm ) Bebe has pressed bisque socket head with pretty light blue inset eyes encircle of dark eyeliner .

Fine painted lashes and brows and small open mouth with rare two row of tiny ...