TWO FRENCH JUMEAUS ONE PRICE FOR BOTH Start Price USD 2,500.00 Current Price USD 2,500.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Wednesday, July 02, 2008 End Time Saturday, July 05, 2008 Location lancaster, TX See more about ' TWO FRENCH JUMEAUS ONE PRICE FOR BOTH ' Description TWO JUMEAUS I HAD FOR SALE 2 MONTHS  AGO SEPARATE, I  OFFERING THEM TOGETHER FOR EMERGENCY REASONS Kid leather is 19 inches  and the composition is 23inches tall both are closed mouth   AND  THE RESERVES WERE NOT MET SINCE THEN HAVE HAD THEN LOOKED AT AND A MINIMUL APPRAISAL DONE ON THEM I WILL POST IT AS I GOT IT LET ME ADD THAT THE COMPOSITION HAS HAD SOME REPAINT TO THE BODY BUT THE HEAD IS OKAY NO CRACKS OR CRAZING AND HAS BEEN LIGHT TESTED THE LEATHER HAS NO CRACKS OR CRAZES AND CLOTHES  SEEMS TO BE ORIGINAL 1. LEATHER BODY :Our Valuation and Conclusions: The Jumeau** are one of the best known late 19th to early 20th Century dolls, values for them vary a great deal depending on their size condition and rarity of the model. The dolls like yours that put French doll making on the map were the Jumeau's Fashion dolls. These dolls, also known as poupees, were lady dolls with womanly bodies with clothing, shoes, hats and accessories that reflected the fashions of the 19th Century. They were the most popular type of doll manufactured from the late 1850s through the 1870s.       In the current market values for the Jumeau fashion dolls are very erratic. In the current market the majority of these dolls trade hands at Specialist Doll Auctions. In currentSpecialist Doll Auctions the Jumeau Fashion dolls of similar size and vintage sell in the $1500.00- $3000.00 range, with a median value of about $2200.00. 2.  THE  COMPOSITION DOLL : Our Valuation and Conclusions: Based on our findings, your Jumeau post dates 1891*, but most likely before 1899 when Jumeau became a member of the Societe´ Française de Fabrication de Bébé & Joets (SFBJ). In the current market comparable No. 10 Jumeau's Bébés in period style costumes sell in the $4000.00- $6000.00 range.*The American McKinley Act of 1891 limited all imports into the USA to be those marked with their country of origin, the American market being the fastest growing at the time most exporters quickly adapted to the new law.                                                                                                               THE REST OF THE APPRIASAL IS THE HISTORY ON JUMEAUS I am selling both dolls together for  medical purposes. I never put them back up until I had the appraisal. They are  listed with no reserves. And because of the severity of the medical urgency sales are final. They will simply go to the highest bidder. These are very nice dolls I have had them for a long time. And the highest bidder will be very satisfied.                                                                I WILL ATTEMPT TO DESCRIBE ALL ITEMS THE BEST THAT I CAN IF IT IS NOT MENTION, IT IS BECAUSE I DO NOT KNOW SO PLEASE READ EVERYTHING BEFORE YOU BID AND ASK QUESTIONS,  OR MAKE FRIENDLY SUGGESTIONS , BUT ALL DIRTY COMMENTS WILL BE DELETED THANKS FOR VISITING HAPPY BIDDING PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO READ  THE CONDITIONS Please note We except  Pay Pal only , BUT I will consider other forms of payment  in certain  cirmustances .You must notify of intentions to pay within 24 hrs after item is won,  I will attempt to describe each item the best That I can  however if I miss something . Please feel free to email . We now have free shipping on most  items , on items where payments are recieved within 24 hrs. We ship within the same 24hrs. If we do not hear from you within 24 hrs of winning the bid. We will attempt to reach you, if not successful, we will relist ASAP or offer second chance. Please Dont'  Bid or purchase if you are NOT going to complete the process.  BUY NOW means BUY NOW PAYMENT IS EXPECTED IMMEDIATELY INTERNATIONAL EMAIL FOR SHIPPING   SHIPPING ON THIS ITEM. Please note we take pride in making sure that you get your item the way you saw it, in one piece please see feedback on shipping. Please email with problems before leaving feedback. Whether Item is in good or bad Condition it is, AS IS Where IS.  Please see refund description. IF YOU BECOME UNSATISFIED  AND DECIDE TO RETURN AN ITEM , SHIPPING FOR RETURN WILL NOT BE REFUNDED. THE 3 DAY LIMIT IS ENFORCED. IF YOU GET THE ITEM AND IT IS 3 DAYS BEFORE YOU DECIDE THAT YOU ARE NOT SATISFIED. I HAVE THE RIGHT TO REFUSE A REFUND REQUEST. SO PLEASE NOTIFY ME OF ANY PROBLEMS ASAP. All of our postings close at the same time for shipping purposes. In order to get free shipping you ( MUST PAY FOR YOUR ITEM ). In a timely manner. Help Us Help you. Insurance is required on these dolls .   Place a Bid!