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New Bleuettes and “Friend” For Sale!

Bleuettes and Friend

Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a great holiday season and are enjoying the New Year! Wow, 2019 is here. I am looking forward to a brand new year and many dolls are in the works for this year along with new online classes and other things. I just finished putting together these two Bleuettes and a “Friend”! Tonight I am offering them as undressed dolls. I am hoping by Monday to get them dressed and then they will be available dressed or undressed. Undressed they are $325.00 each, dressed they will be $375.00.

Seeley Premiere Jumeau

The first one is made from the Seeley “Premiere Jumeau” mold. She has blue paperweight glass eyes, a pale blonde mohair wig and hand carved teeth. 

1907 Jumeau Bleuette Friend 4

I just love this 1907 Jumeau Bleuette “Friend”. She is made from a Jean Nordquist Collectible Doll Company Mold. She has brown glass paperweight eyes and a blonde mohair wig with hand carved teeth. 

Premiere Jumeau Bleauette Jean Nordquist Collectible Doll Co. mold

This is the Premiere Jumeau Bleuette made from the Jean Nordquist Collectible Doll Co. mold. She has brown glass paperweight eyes, a mohair wig, and hand carved teeth. All dolls are available undressed for $325.00 plus shipping. Please contact me at 815-565-0024 or email me at landofozdolls@mchsi.com if you are interested in purchasing. Layaways are available. Thanks for stopping by Land of Oz Dolls and see you real soon!

Have a great dolly day! 

Dolly Hugs, Connie Zink

12th Day of Christmas Sales! This Is What’s On Sale!

Welcome everyone to my 12th Day of Christmas Sales! I am finishing off the last day with my newest 27″ Bru 13! 

27" Bru 13 by Connie Zink

I finished this beautiful Bru 13 today! She was made from the VL-7 Virginia LaVorgna head mold. She is perfection at its best.The artistry is superb with wonderfully detailed and shaded French eyebrows, beautifully spaced eyelashes, perfectly shaped lips with accents, and a hint of lavender eye shadow. Her porcelain head is on a FB-21.5S composition body from New York Doll Products. She stands 27″ tall but allow 32″ of shelf height space to accommodate the bonnet (total height in costume 32″). She has beautiful blue-grey Hand English paperweight eyes with intense depth. She has a striking blonde human hair curled wig with bangs from Global Dolls Company. The metal base doll stand is included. 

Bru 13 by Connie Zink

Her exquisite costume was created by me from a Lorna’s Lovable Dolls pattern. Layers of beautiful mauve dupioni silk, cotton laces, and silk ribbons come together to create the perfect costume for this beautiful antique reproduction Bru 13. She has a cotton slip and pantalettes with cotton laces and a beautiful bonnet decorated with antique flowers and silk ribbons. She has cotton stockings and handmade leather shoes by Pam Willits. 

Bru 13 by Connie Zink

Bru 13 by Connie Zink

Her regular price is $1495.00 plus shipping. She is on special right now for the “Twelve Days of Christmas Sales” through December 22th, (four days only)for $1295.00 plus shipping. Only one available, this costume is a limited edition of ONE! It will not be duplicated. Layaways are available on this doll. 

 You will need to contact me at landofozdolls@mchsi.com or phone me at 815-565-0024 in order to receive the correct pricing. 

I hope you enjoy seeing more photos of this gorgeous Bru!

 

Bru 13 by Connie Zink Bru 13 by Connie Zink

Bru 13 by Connie Zink

Bru 13 by Connie Zink

Bru 13 by Connie Zink Bru 13 by Connie Zinkhope you have enjoyed my 12 Days of Christmas Sales! Thank you so much for looking! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! 

Talk to you all soon and don’t forget Bleuette’s are coming this week!!!

Dolly Hugs, Connie Zink

11th Day of Christmas! This Is What’s On Sale!

It’s the 11th Day of Christmas and this is what’s on sale! For all you Bleuette “Lovers” Monique Trading has just introduced a brand new shoe that will fit the wooden Bleuette body. Isn’t this just adorable? See the little kitty face on the toe of the shoe? They are called Kitty T-Strap Shoes and come 38mm long by 20mm wide. The colors available are White and Black, Black and White, and Red and White.  Order yours now at the sale price!

Bleuette Shoes Kitty T-Strap Shoes

Bleuette Kitty T-Strap Shoes

 

The regular price is $8.00 a pair and I am offering them to you as my 11th Day of Christmas Sales for $6.50 a pair. I  will be ordering them in the next couple days and am taking pre-orders right now at the sale price. I had such a great response on the #733 Girl’s Dress Shoes I am restocking these and taking orders for more at the sale price until December 20th ONLY! The #733 Girl Dress shoes are regularly $7.00 on sale for $5.00.

#733 Girl Dress Shoes

#733 Girl Dress Shoes

Order your Bleuette shoes now by emailing me at landofozdolls@mchsi.com or phone me at 815-565-0024.

Attention Bleuette Collectors: I am currently painting Bleuette’s this week, I have a couple of orders I am trying to finish and am painting three extra dolls. I am hoping by Friday to have three Bleuette’s up here on the website for sale! If all goes well I will have two Premiere Jumeau Bleuette’s and one Bellette Jumeau 1907 for sale. Keep watching! Bleuette’s are coming! 

Until Tomorrow, Have a Great Dolly Day!

Dolly Hugs, Connie Zink

It’s the 9th Day of Christmas Sales! This Is What’s On Sale!

27" Bru 13 by Connie Zink

Today, I am very happy to share with you my beautiful Bru 13 as today’s featured item:

27" Bru 13 by Connie Zink

27″ Bru 13 by Connie Zink

27" Bru 13 by Connie Zink

27″ Bru 13 by Connie Zink

This beautiful Bru 13 was made from the VL-7 Virginia LaVorgna head mold. She is perfection at its best.The artistry is superb with wonderfully detailed and shaded French eyebrows, beautifully spaced eyelashes, perfectly shaped lips with accents, and a hint of lavender eye shadow. Her porcelain head is on a FB-21.5S composition body from New York Doll Products. She stands 27″ tall but allow 30″ of shelf height space to accommodate the bonnet (total height in costume 30″). She has beautiful brown Hand English paperweight eyes with intense depth. She has a striking blonde mohair curled wig with bangs from Dollspart Supply Company. The metal base doll stand is included. Her exquisite costume was created by Lorna Yates of Lorna’s Lovable Dolls. Layers of beautiful peach dupioni silk, cotton laces, and silk ribbons come together to create the perfect costume for this beautiful antique reproduction Bru 13. She has a cotton slip and pantalettes with cotton laces and a beautiful bonnet decorated with flowers and silk ribbons. If you are looking to add an exquisite antique reproduction Bru to your collection this may be the one for you.

27" Bru 13 by Connie Zink

27″ Bru 13 by Connie Zink

Her regular price is $1495.00 plus shipping. She is on special right now for the “Twelve Days of Christmas Sales” through December 20th, (five days only) for $1295.00 plus shipping. Only one available, this costume is a limited edition of ONE! It will not be duplicated. Layaways are available on this doll. Layaway terms are shown at the bottom of this page: http://landofozdolls.net/dolls-for-sale/27-bru-13/

Please do not purchase this doll through her sale page as it will not give you the sale price. You will need to contact me at landofozdolls@mchsi.com or phone me at 815-565-0024 in order to receive the correct pricing. 

I hope you enjoy seeing more photos of this gorgeous Bru!

27" Bru 13 by Connie Zink

27″ Bru 13 by Connie Zink

27" Bru 13 by Connie Zink

27″ Bru 13 by Connie Zink

27" Bru 13 by Connie Zink

27″ Bru 13 by Connie Zink

27" Bru 13 by Connie Zink

27″ Bru 13 by Connie Zink

27" Bru 13 by Connie Zink

27″ Bru 13 by Connie Zink

27" Bru 13 by Connie Zink

27″ Bru 13 by Connie Zink

27" Bru 13 by Connie Zink

27″ Bru 13 by Connie Zink

27" Bru 13 by Connie Zink

27″ Bru 13 by Connie Zink

Until tomorrow, Have a Great Dolly Day!

Dolly Hugs, Connie Zink

8th Day of Christmas Sales! This is What’s on Sale!

It’s the 8th Day of Christmas and this is what’s on sale!

I have one only 9 1/2″ Bambino “Bleuette’s Baby Brother” as my featured selection of the day. 

Bambino Bleuette Brother

Isn’t he just adorable?? Bambino comes complete with his little pants, shirt, and hat. The authentic reproduction costume was sold for many years through Global Dolls. Bambino has painted hair, brown glass eyes, and a paper mache baby body. Bambino stretches out to about 9 1/2″ long. Bambino (“Bleuette’s Baby Brother”) was made from a Collectible Doll Company Mold. Bambino has a cut out mouth with a porcelain molded tongue inserted. 

Bambino Bleuette Brother

Bambino Bleuette Brother

Bambino’s regular price is $395.00 but is on sale through December 20th, 2018 for $350.00 plus shipping. I only have one so if you are interested in purchasing or have any questions please contact me at landofozdolls@mchsi.com or phone 815-565-0024. If you are a Bleuette or Rosette collector he will be a great addition to your family. 

Bambino Bleuette Brother Bambino Bleuette Brother Bambino Bleuette Brother Bambino Bleuette Brother Bambino Bleuette Brother Bambino Bleuette Brother Bambino Bleuette Brother Bambino Bleuette Brother Bambino Bleuette Brother

Until tomorrow, Have a Great Dolly Day!

Dolly Hugs, Connie Zink

Check Out My New 21″ A 11 Jumeau!

Welcome Back To Land of Oz Dolls!

Tonight I wanted to share with all of you my new 21″ A 11 Jumeau! She has such an adorable expression and was so much fun to paint. She was one of my samples I painted during my “Online Jumeau Class” last Spring. More info will be coming soon on future “Online Classes”. If you have any questions on this doll or doll making classes please email me at landofozdolls@mchsi.com 

Update: This Doll Is SOLD!

A 11 Jumeau

A 11 Jumeau

A 11 Jumeau

A 11 Jumeau

A 11 Jumeau

A 11 Jumeau

A 11 Jumeau

A 11 Jumeau

A 11 Jumeau

A 11 Jumeau

A 11 Jumeau

A 11 Jumeau

If you would like more information you can find her complete description and purchasing information here: http://landofozdolls.net/dolls-for-sale/a-11-jumeau/

Have a dolly great day!

Connie Zink

New E12J Jumeau Available For Purchase!

Welcome back to Land of Oz Dolls! I would love to share with you tonight my newest E12J Jumeau. She stands 21″ tall and is now available for purchase. She has such personality and is one of my favorite Jumeau’s.

This Doll Has Been Sold!

21" E12J Jumeau by Connie Zink

21″ E12J Jumeau by Connie Zink

 

21" E12J Jumeau by Connie Zink

21″ E12J Jumeau by Connie Zink

She was made from the S-185ST Seeley E.J. Camille head mold. This doll is perfection at its best.The artistry is superb with wonderfully detailed and shaded French eyebrows, beautifully spaced eyelashes, perfectly shaped lips with accents, and a hint of mauve eye shadow. Her porcelain head is on an FB16JS composition body from New York Doll Products. She stands 23″” tall on her wooden base doll stand with bonnet. (Allow height on shelf for stand and hat, doll alone is 21″ tall). The wooden base doll stand is included. She has beautiful dark blue-grey Schoepfer paperweight eyes with intense depth, the photos just do not do the eyes justice. She has a Monique Human Hair Dark Brown Helen Wig . The costume is made from a beautiful shade of blue silk covered with gorgeous antique cotton lace and netting. The dress with antique lace trim and a bonnet  was created by Pam Willits. She also has a beige cotton slip and underwear, along with taupe hand made leather shoes and crocheted cotton stockings. If you are looking to add an exquisite antique reproduction Jumeau to your collection this may be the one for you. Dressed as shown this doll is $650.00. This doll will only be sold as a dressed doll. If you would like to visit her listing on eBay here is a link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/123460758908?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

She may also be purchased here on my website. Here is a link to her sales page: http://landofozdolls.net/dolls-for-sale/e-12-j-jumeau/

21" E12J Jumeau by Connie Zink

21″ E12J Jumeau by Connie Zink

21" E12J Jumeau by Connie Zink

21″ E12J Jumeau by Connie Zink

21" E12J Jumeau by Connie Zink

21″ E12J Jumeau by Connie Zink

21" E12J Jumeau by Connie Zink

21″ E12J Jumeau by Connie Zink

21" E12J Jumeau by Connie Zink

21″ E12J Jumeau by Connie Zink

21" E12J Jumeau by Connie Zink

21″ E12J Jumeau by Connie Zink

21" E12J Jumeau by Connie Zink

21″ E12J Jumeau by Connie Zink

21" E12J Jumeau by Connie Zink

21″ E12J Jumeau by Connie Zink

New 17″ Bru Jne 8 For Sale!

This Doll Has Been Sold!

 

Welcome back to Land of Oz Dolls! Newly Listed On My Website! I just wanted to share another beautiful Bru with you. This one is the Bru Jne 8. She is 17″ tall (doll only) about 18 1/2″ tall when you allow for the doll stand and bonnet. Bru’s are one of my favorite dolls to paint. I have never met a Bru I haven’t absolutely loved. See below for a more complete description of this doll and more photos along with the shopping cart button. She is being sold as a dressed doll only. 

17 Inch Bru Jne 8

17 Inch Bru Jne 8

17 Inch Bru Jne 8

17 Inch Bru Jne 8

This gorgeous, museum quality 17″ Bru 8 antique reproduction porcelain doll was lovingly created by “Millie” winning, world renowned artist, Connie Zink of Land of Oz Dolls. She was made from the VL-27 Bru Jne 8 Virginia LaVorgna head mold. This doll is perfection at its best. Her porcelain head is on a FB14S composition body from New York Doll Products. She stands 18 1/2″ tall on her wooden base doll stand. (Allow height on shelf for stand and hat, doll alone is 17″ tall). The wooden base doll stand is included. She has beautiful light blue Schoepfer paperweight eyes with intense depth, the photos just do not do the eyes justice. She has a striking vintage new (never used) old store stock Cheveux French Human Hair wig from the late 1980’s . The costume is made from a beautiful shade of purple “raw” silk. The dress with antique lace trim and a bonnet  was created by Pam Willits. She also has a beige cotton slip and underwear, along with cream hand made leather shoes and hand crocheted cotton stockings. 

 

17 Inch Bru Jne 8

17 Inch Bru Jne 8

17 Inch Bru Jne 8

17 Inch Bru Jne 8

17 Inch Bru Jne 8

17 Inch Bru Jne 8

17 Inch Bru Jne 8

17 Inch Bru Jne 8

17 Inch Bru Jne 8

17 Inch Bru Jne 8

17 Inch Bru Jne 8

17 Inch Bru Jne 8

17 Inch Bru Jne 8

17 Inch Bru Jne 8

17 Inch Bru Jne 8

17 Inch Bru Jne 8

17 Inch Bru Jne 8

17 Inch Bru Jne 8

Layaways Available

Layaways are available. For dolls that you cannot purchase outright, please contact me and I’ll try to make the purchase possible for you through layaway. My email is landofozdolls@mchsi.com or you may call me at 815-565-0024.

Until next time! Have a great dolly day! 

Dolly Hugs, Connie Zink

New 27″ Bru 13 For Sale

Welcome back to Land of Oz Dolls! It seems so long ago I stopped by with any news here at the shop. I have an exciting announcement of my latest creation along with some photos to share with you. Now that summer is over and the hot weather is gone, I am back in the studio creating some new dolls. I also have started my newest session of Online Doll-making Classes. I am currently redoing my Bru course. If anyone would like more info on the course please contact me at 815-565-0024 or email landofozdolls@mchsi.com and I can give you more details. Now all about the new Bru that has been listed for sale here on my website and on eBay. I am really excited about this one I think she turned out absolutely beautiful.

27" Bru 13 by Connie Zink

27″ Bru 13 by Connie Zink

27" Bru 13 by Connie Zink

27″ Bru 13 by Connie Zink

27" Bru 13 by Connie Zink

27″ Bru 13 by Connie Zink

27" Bru 13 by Connie Zink

27″ Bru 13 by Connie Zink

27" Bru 13 by Connie Zink

27″ Bru 13 by Connie Zink

Isn’t she gorgeous? She is probably one of my favorites I have ever painted and I just love this costume. This costume was created by Lorna Yates of Lorna’s Lovable Dolls. I believe this was a pattern originally shown in a Gildebrief magazine. I know I just love it. If you would like more information on this doll, her cost, and the shopping cart button to purchase, please click on the link below:

27″ Bru 13 Museum Quality Antique Reproduction Doll

Dolly Hugs,

Hope to be back real soon with some more dolls to share! Connie Zink

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                           

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Just In Time For Valentine’s Day! Little Star Bleuette Friend!

Just in time for Valentine’s Day! I am listing this beautiful “Little Star” (S&H 1448) Bleuette “Friend”!

"Little Star" Bleuette "Friend" by Connie Zink

“Little Star” Bleuette “Friend” by Connie Zink

This doll has been sold.

This beautiful museum quality antique reproduction 12″ ”Little Star” S&H 1448 Bleuette “Friend” was lovingly created by world renowned porcelain doll artist Connie Zink. “Little Star” has perfectly painted china painted features including authentic eyebrows, delicate eyelashes, multi-shaded mouth and flawless cheeks. Just a hint of eye shadow finishes off her superbly painted face. “Little Star” is on a wooden composition reproduction Bleuette body. She comes complete with dark brown human hair wig, blue-grey threaded glass paperweight eyes, white cotton underwear and slip, a white and red heart “Valentine” dress made by Clara Pelfrey, white socks, white shoes, red earrings and wooden base doll stand. Each doll is individually hand-painted by Connie Zink and no two dolls are alike. If you are looking to add a beautiful antique reproduction Bleuette “Friend” to your collection this doll is for you. The cost of the dressed doll as shown is $350.00 This doll may also be purchased undressed with wooden base stand for $295.00. Priority Mail shipping and insurance is $18.00.

To purchase this doll please visit our Dolls For Sale Pages: http://landofozdolls.net/dolls-for-sale/little-star-bleuette-friend/

 

"Little Star" Bleuette "Friend" by Connie Zink

“Little Star” Bleuette “Friend” by Connie Zink

"Little Star" Bleuette "Friend" by Connie Zink

“Little Star” Bleuette “Friend” by Connie Zink

"Little Star" Bleuette "Friend" by Connie Zink

“Little Star” Bleuette “Friend” by Connie Zink

"Little Star" Bleuette "Friend" by Connie Zink

“Little Star” Bleuette “Friend” by Connie Zink

"Little Star" Bleuette "Friend" by Connie Zink

“Little Star” Bleuette “Friend” by Connie Zink

"Little Star" Bleuette "Friend" by Connie Zink

“Little Star” Bleuette “Friend” by Connie Zink

"Little Star" Bleuette "Friend" by Connie Zink

“Little Star” Bleuette “Friend” by Connie Zink

"Little Star" Bleuette "Friend" by Connie Zink

“Little Star” Bleuette “Friend” by Connie Zink