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    Posted 7 years ago

    Dollsfordays
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    25" doll marked Depose Jumeau and Body marked with French name
    I inherited a collection of dolls from my grandmother who was a doll lover and I remember as a child she would go to doll shows and auctions but, I unfortunately never took interest in them for her to talk to me or teach me about them. Being that I am new to the doll world I would appreciate any information on this doll to identify when she may have been made and what kind of doll she is other then Jumeau. Thank you in advance for any information to be shared.

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    1. Manikin Manikin, 7 years ago
      Could you take a close up of her face ? You can remove one photo under edit and add one . You can remove first photo as that is a replaced wig and newer clothes made in style of the day but not original . I can tell more with a close up :-)
    2. Dollsfordays Dollsfordays, 7 years ago
      Absolutely, this is great and exciting. I will upload a photo now. Thank you
    3. Manikin Manikin, 7 years ago
      I can not see lip color well on your doll so will you look at this one and see how lips have a highlighted outline does yours ?http://www.ebay.com/itm/20-034-Incised-DEPOSE-EJ-9-Bebe-Jumeau-DOLL-Applied-Ears-Blue-eyes-St-wrist-body-/321541501551?roken=cUgayN&nma=true&si=RIqa3daVS3%252FSaB%252BsbUkDfL%252B24Hg%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
      You appear to have a early Jumeau with applied ears and early body with no joint at wrist . Her eyes don't look real bright are they in person ? Something about her neck looks wrong does head look like it is sitting right on body it should not be flat but rather up a little . I wish I could her to see for myself . Maybe it is your camera that is not showing me the translucent bisque look I am looking for . Can you take her outside in natural light and photo face again . I know it is a lot of work but it would be of great help .
    4. Manikin Manikin, 7 years ago
      http://www.ebay.com/itm/20-034-Incised-DEPOSE-EJ-9-Bebe-Jumeau-DOLL-Applied-Ears-Blue-eyes-St-wrist-body-/321541501551?roken=cUgayN&nma=true&si=RIqa3daVS3%252FSaB%252BsbUkDfL%252B24Hg%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
    5. Manikin Manikin, 7 years ago
      The first link did not work so sent it again
    6. Manikin Manikin, 7 years ago
      Oh and she is a closed mouth much more desirable than open mouth with teeth But if base of head is broke that is worrisome to me for way it is sitting now
    7. Manikin Manikin, 7 years ago
      Can you move her head ? You should be able to gently pull up on it as it is strong with elastic cord . If you can do that and still see part of neck it is ok
    8. Dollsfordays Dollsfordays, 7 years ago
      Hi, I will take her outside for natural lighting. I can move her head & it does not feel broken in any way. I looked at link you sent me and she does also have the highlighted lips. I do not feel she has bright blue eyes. You think she is early Jumeau do that would have her made pre 1890? I have been doing a lot of reading and trying to learn all that I can so your help is greatly appreciated!
    9. Manikin Manikin, 7 years ago
      I will wait to see the new photo of close up . For some reason the pixels on your photo kind of blur her features . Also photo the cork pate ok . With applied ears they did these around 1880-1890's . She is a a very good doll and valuable . I would buy her a platinum color mohair wig on like ebay a antique one she would look so much nicer with appropriate hair
    10. Manikin Manikin, 7 years ago
      Wow that added photo really helped I can see she is all correct and also can see bisque is of fine quality ,lips are right . The color of wig detracts from her beauty and all those long curls . She would be called a Depose Jumeau . And the dates I gave above before I saw photo would be accurate , And a vintage dress would add to her value too . She is stunning and you have a doll that only mostly hig end collectors can afford . I would cherish her .
    11. Dollsfordays Dollsfordays, 7 years ago
      Mystery solved! Thank you so much. I have quite a few of these and cannot keep them all.
    12. Manikin Manikin, 7 years ago
      https://www.pinterest.com/pin/564990715734224679/

      Look how beautiful your doll would look with this color hair and dress . Do not take price sold for to bank yet they change all the time in value but she will always be a top of the line doll and prices go up and and down . Just get rid of that wig and those clothes :-) I guess you can tell I am a purest on how a antique doll of her quality should look and not all new .
    13. Dollsfordays Dollsfordays, 7 years ago
      I see from link you sent how different wig would be more appropriate along with dress due to her age. I have looked in older value books that my grandmother had and the value was much higher so makes sense why you say it fluctuates.
    14. Manikin Manikin, 7 years ago
      Yes and price also is determined by it being as original as can be , and yes the prices have fallen in last 5 years with internet but high quality dolls have held up well .
      Your doll is wonderful !!
    15. Dollsfordays Dollsfordays, 7 years ago
      Thank you. I had just a few more questions so I emailed you.
    16. Manikin Manikin, 7 years ago
      ok I will check mail

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