J'aime Ma Bleuette
The title is in French, but the book is in English. Included are more than 50 different Bleuette dolls, some with original trousseaux and boxes, along with 150 rare Bleuette costumes offered by Gautier-Langereau. Each is photographed with complete descriptions and reference to original Bleuette catalogs. 9" x 9". Hardbound. 88 full-color pages.
$39.00
Catalog Lot List details
costume for Bambino,comprising blue polka dot
cotton romper suit with cross-straps in the
front,white cotton shirt with embroidered rolled
collar. Late 1940 era.
Presale Estimate:
200/250
Realized Price:
$125
first communion costume from 1937-1948,featuring
white batiste gown with lace and tucks,full
slip,veil,and silk twill aumoniere with braid
trim and silk ribbons.
Presale Estimate:
300/400
Realized Price:
$225
communion costume #15 from Spring/Summer
1952,comprising voile dress,bonnet,and veil
garnished with lace and tucking,along with
aumoniere and muslin underslip. Original
finish,slight overall dustiness.
Presale Estimate:
200/250
Realized Price:
$325
from the Winter 1955/1956 catalog featuring two-
piece flannel pajamas with white flannel
bottoms,and pajama top printed with little
rosebuds ("boutons de rose").
Presale Estimate:
200/300
Realized Price:
$75
appeared as #47 in the Winter 1916/1917
catalog,of peach silk crepe under fine
organdy,trimmed with fine tulle lace and silk
ribbons. The bonnet is different variations
appeared in Bleuette catalog for several years
and was one of the more expensive clothing items
available.
Presale Estimate:
200/250
Realized Price:
$200
cover and interior illustrations by Manon Lessel.
Presale Estimate:
200/300
Realized Price:
$50
costume #2 in the Winter 1956/1957 catalog,as
well as the following year. The apron was
described as a charming fantasy,of pink and white
checkered pattern decorated with "points de
croix" in vivid tones. It was also available in
blue and blue.
Presale Estimate:
200/300
Realized Price:
$100
#4 from the Spring/Summer 1957 catalog,featuring
a blue robe with ribbon-like pattern,having silky
lustrous finish on the exterior and cozy flannel
finish on the inside,white pearl buttons.
Presale Estimate:
200/300
Realized Price:
$0
Bambino,with solid domed bisque socket
head,painted tan hair,rosy complexion,blue glass
sleep eyes,composition baby body. The doll,26
cm.,is unmarked,and is wearing "Premiers Pas"
costume comprising white pique jacket with blue
buttons,matching cap with shaped crown,blue
shorts,blue kidskin slippers. Doll circa 1935.
Presale Estimate:
1000/1300
Realized Price:
$1,500
four pages with delicate drawings of the costumes.
Presale Estimate:
200/300
Realized Price:
$425