Replica French Bru Doll by Dunham
25 February 2023
Description

This doll is about 30” tall. Has the original tag that describes the item. It was kept in a glass case since we got it. We got it sometime between 1979 and 1982 at an auction at Easter Seals (or might have been a March of Dimes) by Dunham in Cottage Grove. I think maybe Susan? There is no damage. Probably got held a dozen times but not once in the last 20-25 years. Just stored behind glass. I remember something special about the hair being human and the non porcelain parts of the body was leather. I can’t see where to add pictures. She’s blond with a blue silk dress. Here is the description the artist gave us with the doll FRENCH BRU CIRCA 1880 The French "BRU" is one of the most sought after of all the old dolls. The original model of this doll recently sold for $16,500.00 dollars attesting to this fact. This particular replica is dressed in all pure silks and has leather shoes, glass paperweight eyes from Europe, and a leather body. She is valued at $360.00 DONATED BY: DUNHAM PORCELAIN ART 36429 Row River Road Cottage Grove, Oregon 97424 942-2836 Thank you

Dimensions

30” tall

Provenance

My grandmother won it in an action for me for a local charity. Dunham Art is local and they donated it. It went from Dunham to me.

Acquired from
Other
For sale
Maybe
Answered within about 13 hours
By Delia
Feb 25, 19:53 UTC
Fair Market Value
$250 - $350 USD
Suggested Asking Price $400 USD
What does this mean?

Hi Michelle,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

A reproduction French Bru doll
mid/late 20th Century
Bisque porcelain head with painted features, blond hair, leather body and shoes, blue silk dress and glass paperweight eyes.
30 inches tall
CONDITION: reported to be in very good condition
PROVENANCE: Dunham Porcelain Art, Cottage Grove, OR
$250-350*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, and thank you again for using Mearto.

Michelle jacobson Feb 26, 03:09 UTC

Yes, I will send those pictures in a few days. Thank you

Delia Feb 27, 13:28 UTC

Great, thank you!

Michelle jacobson Mar 04, 00:03 UTC

There are no markings that I can find besides under her hair on the back of her neck.
The undergarments are all in terrific condition but the lace on the main dress has aged and is slightly yellow.
I may be able to contact Dunham arts for more history on the doll. They are in a town about 15 minutes away. My mom said Susan Dunham was the one to present the doll to me.

Delia Mar 04, 00:25 UTC

Appraisals are ALWAYS more complete if there is additional information. I'm happy to wait to hear but if you don't think you can get more information just let me know and I'll move forward with this and appraise it with what you've told me so far.

Michelle jacobson Mar 04, 01:41 UTC

Let’s go with what I have. I’ll try calling them but I don’t expect to get more info
Thanks!!

Delia Mar 05, 18:39 UTC

Thanks, Michelle, you're all set.

Michelle jacobson Mar 06, 03:10 UTC

Thank you for the quick responses.

I am surprised it never gained any value after 40 years :)

Thanks!

Michelle jacobson Mar 06, 03:24 UTC

If possible, can you please make this private? Thank you

Delia Mar 06, 10:43 UTC

Good morning, Michelle,
I actually can't change the status from my end. If you can't, please let me know and I'll ask our customer service dept to do it.
Thanks,
Delia

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