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One of the most beautiful dolls by Emile Jumeau is known as " Bebe Triste" or Long Face Jumeau from France circa 1885.
This rare model of an very beautiful Bebe was designed and sculpted by the great French artist " Carrier Belleuse " on commission from Maison Jumeau and is now known as " Bebe Triste " in reference to her lovely sad facial expression !
A pretty and rare Bebe with best quality of pale bisque and painting , pressed bisque socket head with elongated and very...
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Tomioka Tessai (1837-1924) was a scholar artist trained from age seven in the traditional Confucian manner...
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Rare all original 18" ( 46 cm ) prestine French paper-mache doll with delicate costume and wig in her complete all original condition !!
Wonderful French doll has solid domed paper mache shoulderhead with fine creamy painted complexion with black painted hair pate and flat modeled ears...
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This very rare vessel, a water pot, was made during the Northern Song Dynasty (AD 960 - 1127). The vessel is zoomorphic being in the form of a recumbent animal with four legs/feet tucked under its body. Where an animal's head would be is a wide circular pouring spout. The applied handle is in the form of a dragon...
This fine-quality porcelain dish with attractive floral pattern in underglaze blue, red enamel and gilding, was made during the 18th century, most likely during the Qianlong reign (1736 - 1795). There is a brown iron wash around the rim edge to prevent "fritting" of the glaze during firing. There is no restoration or repair, no cracks and the dish has a good ring when tapped; it is in fine condition...
This fine-quality porcelain dish was made during the 18th century, most likely during the Qianlong reign (1736 - 1795). It has a particularly attractive underglaze blue pattern featuring a pagoda upon a hill overlooking a river on which sail four boats, together with hills, mountains, rocks, trees and flower blossoms. The wide border is decorated with an elaborate floral and geometric pattern...
This dish was made in the 18th century, during the Qianlong reign (1735 - 1796) of the Qing Dynasty. The underglaze blue decoration features a delicately drawn garden scene featuring bamboo, blossoms and a bird in flight. An elaborate floral pattern surrounds the border. Iron-brown has been painted around the rim edge to prevent fritting of the glaze.
Diameter 39 cm (15.25)...
This fine moulded pottery tile was made during the Jin Dynasty (AD 1115 - 1234) and was most likely excavated from Shanxi province. It is made from a relatively highly-fried grey pottery. Note the detail of the figures and the horse, even the banners and flag held by the rider...
This moulded pottery tile was made during the Jin Dynasty (AD 1115 - 1234) and was most likely excavated from Shanxi province. It is made from a relatively highly-fried grey pottery. Filial piety was, and still is, an important part of Chinese culture. This tile depicts a scene from one of the twenty-four paragons of filial piety, that of Wang Wuzi:
Wang Wuzi lived in the Tang dynasty...
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Most beautiful and special rare to find 17" ( 44 cm ) all wooden Grodnertal doll in pristine condition with darling facial expression and wearing beautiful clothing with rich under garment .
From German Grodnertal around 1840/60 in fine large size with all original painting beautiful facial expression with fine blushed cheeks and all complete generally excellent condition !
Rare all wooden doll with one - piece head and torso having oval face and elongated throat ...
This attractive pottery figure was made during the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). It is made from a creamy-white pottery and depicts a guardian figure standing on top of a recumbent ox or bull. The figure is wearing elaborate armoured clothing and a helmet.
It is quite a large figure with a height of 30.5 cm (12 inches)...
This interesting pottery figure of a warrior or soldier was made during the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). It is made from a pale grey pottery that has been cold-painted in various coloured pigments. Note the detail of the armoured clothing and the facial features.
It is quite an imposing figure with a height of 35.5 cm (14 inches)...
This domestic bronze cooking vessel was made during the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 8) or possibly earlier...
This bronze tripod vessel (ding) was made during the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 8). The vessel stands on three simple short legs and has two sturdy handles on opposing sides. The vessel is holed in places and has fairly heavy corrosion, mostly azurite (blue), but also malachite (green) and cuprite (brown). Across the base is the mould casting line. Diameter 13.25 cm.
For information: this vessel is one of many items from a late pr...
This large bronze bowl was made during the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). It is quite thin, made by the spinning technique as opposed to having been cast (see below for more information). It has a convex base. Around the inner surface there are several double bands of incised lines. There are also bands of lightly incised lines to the outer surface below the rim although this mostly obscured by the corrosion. There is malachite corrosion to the surf...
This rare and unusual pottery vessel was made during the Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 220). It is made from a buff-coloured pottery, relatively highly-fired, having a distinct ring to it when tapped. The outer surface of the bowl is decorated with a surrounding groove below the rim, but its most interesting feature is its handle in the form of the head of a dragon. It is coated in a green glaze that has degraded over time and has in plac...
This pottery vessel was made during the Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 220). It is made from a reddish pottery and, of course, gets its name from its cover that depicts seventeen peaks, interspersed with floral and small circular patterns. The vessel stands on three sturdy legs, each in the form of a bear. Its outer wall is further decorated with a pair of taotie mask handles and bands of surrounding grooves. Both the inner and outer surfaces ...
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1. Daruma by Goto Zuigan, 1878-1965, Myoshinji, Daitokuji
2. Mineo Daikyu, 1860-1954, (head priest of Myoshi...
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Rare French poupee Garden furnishings with original silk velvet cover and finish with hand painted golden details from France around 1870 .
Very rare to find folding set for Huret , Blampoix , Rohmer or other early fashion doll about around 17" or 18 " ( 44 - 46 cm )!
Three piece folding furnishing .... a garden table with chair and arm chair covered original with turquoise silk velvet and lovely silk frings and tassel around aged .
The two chairs are upholstered with th...
This unusual pottery model of a horse, one of the twelve animals of the Chinese calendrical cycle, was made in the 12th - 13th century, during either the Song Dynasty (AD 960 - 1279) or the Yuan Dynasty (AD 1279 - 1368). It is made from a relatively highly-fired grey pottery with the details having been individually sculpted as opposed to having been formed by a mould. It has been excavated from a Buddhist site in Yunnan prov...
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The French doll company by Jules Nicolas Steiner create 1858 a wonderful and rare to find bisque Bebe inspired by Japanes play dolls at this times .
A special beautiful early Bebe called " Motchman Steiner " with rae and lovely body style has fine modeled of all bisque limps and bisque body middle part .
This very cute 16" ( 41 cm ) premier Bebe is simply stunning and has best quality of pale bisque and painting. The rare doll has superb facial expression and special find mo...
This round stoneware jar was made in the 10th Century, either during the Five Dynasties period (AD 906 - 960) or during the early part of the Song Dynasty (AD 960 - 1279). The wall is decorated with an incised repeating petal design. It is coated in a pale greenish glaze that is very finely-crackled and that falls of short of the base revealing the pale grey body.
Height 9cm, diameter 12cm. It is in fine condition a...
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This stack of seven complete, plus fragments of two, blue & white porcelain bowls dates to the late Ming Dynasty / 17th Century. They have been excavated from a kiln site. The bowls have fairly wide bases apart from the remains of the top item that seems to be a smaller dish with a smaller foot. Something drastic clearly occurred during firing; presumably the temperature was allowed to get too high and the stack of bowls sagged and fu...
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Cute little Darling bisque Bebe about 10" ( 26 cm ) in all perfect and most original condition from private French familie and made for the French market , has gentle features with lovely painting of exemplary sculpting and beautiful pale bisque . Has original body and lovely outfit , preserved with her factory clothing and two home made dresses in a nice trunk with her trousseau !!
Cute little girl has perfect bisque socket head with rounded face and beautiful blue glass inset ey...
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Rare Paris Department Store presentation about 19th. century of luxury " Galerie Lafayette " an all original antique five - piece Bebe costume attributed by Maison Jumeau which fit for size 10 Bebe and a rare shop trading card .
A very rare found of all original doll accessory Presentation ....like so as it was offered to sell in this luxury Store in Paris around 1885/ 90.
Preserved in a store box a pretty cream cotton slip and size 10 mark Jumeau silk and silk velvet dress ...
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This blue & white "Swatow" (or "Zhangzhou") porcelain dish was made during the Wanli Reign (1573 - 1620) of the Ming Dynasty. It is coated in a thick glaze and decorated in underglaze blue. The pattern features a standing phoenix surrounded by foliage and blossoms which include the peony and bamboo, the phoenix symbolising peace and prosperity, the peony riches, love, affection and beauty and the bamboo longevity. The underside...
This rare and unusual pottery tile was made during the Song Dynasty (AD 960 - 1279). It features two standing officials, each having been impressed into the clay. Height 26.5cm, width 24cm, depth 5cm. Some wear and old chips to the edges but no repair or restoration.
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Also included with the 1787 Bill of Sale are three other Cumming's family documents, two measuring appro...
This attractively-shaped bowl of rare form was made during the Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 220). It is made from a fine-grained grey pottery and has a small foot and flared rim. The surface has been burnished smooth and its colour varies from pale to dark grey, a result of uneven conditions in the kiln during firing.
Diameter 15 cm. Condition is very good; there is a small chip to the rim edge but there is no repair or restoration
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This pottery figure was made during the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 906). It is "heavily-potted" and made from a pale pinkish-coloured pottery that is relatively highly-fired. The body is coated in an attractive golden yellow / amber glaze that is very finely-crackled. In places the surface has acquired a silvery iridescence, a result of long burial in damp conditions. The unglazed surfaces, the head and legs, have been "cold painted" in colo...
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This document is quite unusual in that it was generally atypical that slave families were permitted to remain together when a slave sale was conducted, regardless of the age of any children inv...
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Beautiful early French Mademoiselle with imposing presence attributed by Eugene Barrois of soft and fine bisque quality and painting , has special flat ears , original sturdy kid body in good condition to age and wearing superb enfantine styling silk costume !!!
17,5" ( 45 cm ) ... beautiful doll with fine pale complexioned soft bisque shoulder head with cobald blue enamel eyes .
Dark eyeliner and delicately painted lashes and lightly feathered brows. She has accented nos...
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Unusual rare to find all original Mulatto bisque " Paris Bebe " by Maison Jumeau around 1887 ,has wonderful brown complexion like chocolate on pressed bisque head , original body and wig , wearing superb antique costume.
Beautiful doll about 17" ( 44 cm ) with superb and deep modeling of lovely brown complexion , has best quality of pressed bisque and painting.
She has pressed bisque socket head with plump cheeks and gorgeous large brown glass enamel inset eyes , da...
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Very nice antique French Bebe or Fashion Doll Lamb fur set of collar and muff for nice French or German doll about around 17 " to 20 " ( 44 - 50 cm ) , from France at 1900th century .
A pretty two piece winter set to ornate a lovely dress for your favorite Bebe or Poupee .
The collar is covered with ecru silk and ornately with silk button and tassel as well. With matching muff which is coverd with ecru silk as well and has silk cord to hold over dollys neck.
Has a...
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Beautiful only E.J. mark Bebe by Emile Jumeau size 9 ( 23" / 58 cm )from first priod and very rare to find Portrait face .
A stunning Bebe of the first period from around 1878 and era of " Gold Medal" award at the Paris Exposition produced only short time at this type ! Has very delicate pale pressed bisque and very beautifully painted features , original body and body finish and wearing lovely silk costume with bonnet !!
She has finest quality of pale pressed bisque socke...
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Very rare to find doll size Mahogany tritop table from Huret era around 1855/60 for your early Fashion doll or small Bebe collection .
Of beautifully mahogany with natural finish , has three cabriolet legs and a center pedestal . To displaying three different sizes round beveled-edge shelves .
From France around 1860th. for early Fashion doll display like Huret ... Rohmer ... Barrois or other.
Has excellent condition and is a rare to find stylized doll furniture to decorat...
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From a private house at south of France comes this very nice all original early 15" ( 39 cm ) Mademoiselle in her all original enfantine costume all and perfect condition.
From the same time era of Huret ...... a early fashion doll from circa 1860 / 68 with very gentle expression of round facial features , has clean and sturdy body with exquisitely sculpted bisque hands and arms , very beautiful childlike face whose pale bisque is dramatized by her brilliant eyes . Has lovely orig...
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Rare to find in such wonderful condition early all wooden doll in generally excellent condition to age... from around 1790 / 1800th.
Rare early all wooden doll in Queen Anne style has loveable face expression on carved wooden head and torso with bosom and waist. She has inset black enamel eyes with modeled eye lids and single brows. Elegant pointy nose and closed mouth with painted lips and nice blushed cheeks !
Has pretty carved hairstyle of single waves with ...
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Rare found of all original "Etrennes" box from Paris Deparment Store " Au Bon Marche" included a very cute 12" ( 31 cm ) little Miss by Maison Jumeau and her trousseau ... all original from France around 1875/78
A lovely card bord box included all original small French Bisque Pouppe by Jumeau size 0 in her all original condition in Etrennes presentation , has pale bisque swivel head on kid-lined bisque shoulder plate. She has beautiful large ice blue glass enamel inset eyes with fines...
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Especially beautiful model of sweet German bisque doll by Kestner from circa 1890 with very lovely bisque and painting , very cute face expression , original body and wearing possible factory original .
Most beautiful and very cute 8" ( 21 cm ) Kestner bisque child , has bisque socket head of finest quality pale bisque with tender blushed cheeks and finest painted lashes and feathered brows , deep modeled closed mouth with fine accented lips , dimpled chinand hint of cute smile ...
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From my own collection comes this gorgeous and super rare pressed bisque mannequin head with original bust by Leon Casimir Bru from France around 1877 / 80 in wonderful and all original condition !!
Maison Bru produced only a very small amount of wonderful life size mannequin bisque heads with bust , special produced for display windows for special luxury shops or hairdressers in Paris at 1880th.
This heads was only for windows display of shops from Jewelers , Hairdresser or...
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Outstanding and rare antique silk afternoon Rohmer gown , all hand sewn three piece enfantine costume for Rohmer or other early Poupee from 1860th !
Wonderful three piece gown of very delicate silver gray and ecru silk ..... muslin blouse with skirt and cape , ornate with black silk ribbon trim and row of silk velvet.
The ensemble comprises a sheer muslin white blouse whose entire front bodice is fine hand embroidered . The blouse has long sleeves and back closure with bu...
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Most beautiful and rare to find cabinet size French character girl by SFBJ .... has outstanding sculpting with very well defined characterization , best quality of creamy bisque and painting , original body by Maison Jumeau , wearing stunning antique clothing possible original !
Around 14 " ( 36 cm ) very beautiful girl with bisque socket head , has stunning tiny blue enamel glass inset crystal eyes with finest painted lashes over modeled eye-lid .
Fine painted feathered ...
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So nice antique small French doll stroller supported by 4 large wheels at the back and front , ornate by lovely light blue silk pillows .
Having curved metal handle and wooden hand grip , original light brown finish on hand woven wicker korpus . Original stroller roof and inside filled with two nice silk pillows !
Has 4 working metal spoke wheels and is a very beautiful original 19th. century accessory for your cabinet size Bebe or fashion doll scene .
Stroller s...
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Very nice companion for your Fashion doll or Bebe is this lovely all original Salon Dog about 7,5" / 20 cm .
A pretty dog with inset glass eyes and fine modeled snout with open mouth which gives him a friendley look.
Has pointed ears and lovely fur cover with tail.
He is ready to go because the sweet dog owns his original chain and collar.
A best friend for one of your favorite doll in you collection !!
My rare Fashion doll gentleman is also available again bec...
This large blue & white "Swatow" (or "Zhangzhou") porcelain bowl was made during the Wanli Reign (1573 - 1620) of the Ming Dynasty.
Swatow, or Zhangzhou, ceramics were often exported to the South East Asian market; this particular example was excavated in present-day Cambodia. A common feature of such ware is the sand / kiln grit that adheres to the glaze on the underside as they were placed on sand in th...