Antique DOLL Collector June 2009 Vol. 12, No. 5
June 2009 Vol. 12, No. 5 $595 / $695 Canada www.antiquedollcollector.com
One Day. Two Doll Auctions.
Sunday, July 12, 2009 Atlanta, Georgia at the Westin Peachtree Plaza The fun begins when the doors open at 9 AM for preview. And the fun and wonderful dolls never end until the last doll is sold about 10 PM that night. Two catalogued doll auctions offer wonderful choices, whatever your collecting tastes.
an auction of antique dolls and ephemera
Preview 9 AM. Auction 11 AM. Highlighted by the extraordinary private collection of the Bracco family of Milan, Italy including Albert Marque doll, Halopeau, Thuillier, Bru, Jumeau and other rare dolls, as well as fine early porcelain and wooden dolls, American folk dolls, and other rarities from the world’s finest dollmakers. 144 page catalog available for $59.
Dolls of American Childhood
1900-1960
Preview 6 PM (immediately following the first auction). Auction 7 PM. Featuring the private collection of the late John Axe, noted doll researcher and author, as well as other notable and important dolls, ranging from German bisque dolls for the American market to Schoenhut to exceptional composition and celebrity dolls and finally to very rare and mint vintage dolls of the 1950s golden age. 112 page catalog available for $39.
The auction hotel is located at Westin Peachtree Plaza, Atlanta, Georgia one block from the Atlanta Marriott convention hotel. A special room rate of $191 is available by calling 404-659-1400. For more auction information or to order your catalogs call 800-638-0422, visit www.theriaults.com or email info@theriaults.com.
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1. - 2. 16" Bruno Schmidt "Wendy", magnificent bl. sl. eyes, mint bisque, fabulous orig. side braided coiled mohair wig & pate, her fabulous orig. dress, shoes & socks, on her great orig. jointed body. The most beautiful "Wendy" EVER!!!! The best full lips & the most outstanding modelling. Great rare large size. She is AMAZING!!! Only…$27,500. 3. - 4. 5" Rare All Bisque Stuart Baby/Original Bed, intaglio eyes, immaculate bisque, "swivel neck", cl/mo, beautifully painted bisque bonnet, orig. pink batiste baby gown & matching coat, orig. long slip & diaper w/little vintage bell around her neck in her orig. very ornate silk lined & embroidered bed w/ pillow. On her orig. all bisque bent limb baby body, rare incredible display piece!! OUTSTANDING!!! $2075. 5. 7" Kestner #155, br. sl. eyes, perfect pale bisque, orig. mohair wig & plaster pate, orig. wool jumper & undies, on her great orig. Kestner body w/jointed knees. She is just a darling little character!! $1100. 6. 7" Darling Rare Rock-A-Bye Baby, mint bisque head, br. set eyes, 2 lower teeth, wears orig. baby dress, bonnet, booties & undies & is on her orig. bent limb compo. baby body. Absolutely DARLING & a rare find especially w/such great 5 quality. Only…$395. 7. 5" K * R Child, bl. sl. eyes, perfect bisque, 2 upper teeth, orig. wig & pate, wearing gorgeous orig. dress, slip & undies, an added ant. hat. On her orig. compo. body. (tiny touch up at stringing hole of arm covered by the dress). She is absolutely beautiful and an adorable tiny size!!! Only…$495. 8. 10" Kestner #260 Toddler, big bl. sl. eyes, painted & orig. hair lashes, 4 upper teeth, mohair wig, gorgeous orig. costume & shoes. On her orig. Kestner toddler body with the desirable "starfish" hands, great & clean shiny body finish. Absolutely ADORABLE w/fabulous deep modeling!! The BEST ever!! $1250. 9. 4" All Bisque Kestner, bl. eyes, mint bisque overall, orig. mohair wig, "swivel neck", wears vintage crocheted costume & on her orig. all bisque body. A little gem!! $395. 10. 14" Kestner Cl/Mo. Pouty, immaculate pale bisque, magnificent bl. p/w eyes, orig. mohair wig & plaster pate, wears her beautiful orig. costume, hat, undies & shoes, on her great orig. Kestner body w/early upper balls at shoulder joints. She has a FABULOUS pouty face!!! $2200. 11. 14" Bye Lo Baby, perfect bisque head, finest decoration & coloring, bl. sl. eyes, perfect eye wax, orig. baby gown, slip, undies & ant. bonnet, on orig. 8 "stamped" cloth body & perfect celluloid hands. DARLING!! $575. 12. 7" Kestner #143, br. sl. eyes, immaculate bisque, 2 upper teeth, orig. mohair wig & pate. wears her gorgeous pink silk dress, slip, undies, crocheted booties & lace bonnet. On orig. Kestner body w/ jointed knees. Cutest teeny size. She has great modeling & absolutely adorable!! $1150. 13. - 14. 12" Early Portrait Jumeau #2, almond shaped br. p/w eyes, early pale bisque, orig. skin wig, pate & head coil. Wears orig. amazing costume consisting of lace dress, matching slip & undies, orig. velvet coat, matching hat w/blue silk muff w/tassels, orig. Jumeau earrings, crocheted socks & ant. 12 11 shoes. On orig. early 8 ball jointed st. wrist "signed" Jumeau body. She is very early, unique & very SPECIAL! A beautiful rare Bebe! $14,750.
We buy dolls and sell on consignment. 2137 Tomlinson Avenue Bronx, NY 10461 • 718-863-0373 email: joycedolls@aol.com
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Fabulous Bru Jne 5 Bebe with the “look” that is highly sought after by collectors as well as dealers. This young lass has a molded tongue, original clothing, and is on a crisp kid body. Perfect in every way possible, bisque is clean and free of any flaws! Please call for price. 9” Marklin Doll Pram, as good as it gets. In near mint original condition including the original silk folding hood, lacking one acorn finial. $4250
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June 2009 Volume 12, Number 5
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THE TROUSSEAU DOLL AT DE KLEINE WERELD MUSEUM by Sylvia Mac Neil A china fashion shows off her elegant trousseau.
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DEP: QUALITY FRENCH BÉBÉS WITH A GERMAN TOUCH by Samy Odin The author discusses dolls whose heads, made by Simon & Halbig for French makers, were marked “DEP.”
THE CHARACTER DOLLS OF THEODOR RECKNAGEL by Linda Edward Often overlooked and variable in their quality, Recknagel turned to character dolls as their popularity gained momentum.
About The Cover
An exquisite china fashion, originally sold in the Paris shop, Au Père Noel, now resides in Villa Helena, a magnificent three-floor mansion, built for the toy and doll museum in Belgium, De Kleine Wereld. On our cover she wears a breathtaking large-scale plaid taffeta gown, very possibly the wedding gown mentioned in the itemized list of her trousseau. Sylvia Mac Neil describes the various items of clothing the doll is privileged to own. Cover photo by Esther Huybreghts.
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LEARNING ABOUT AMERICAN-MADE DOLLS: Twee Deedle And Other Character Dolls By The A. Steinhardt Bros. Company of New York by Ursula R. Mertz
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THE GORGEOUS GALS OF GEBRUDER HEUBACH by Sharon Hope Weintraub An advertising postcard enables the author to correctly identify all bisque nudes in her collection as the products of Heubach.
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Auction Gallery Emporium Calendar Classified
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REFLECTIONS ON COLLECTING by Steva Roark Allgood The author shares some of her favorite dolls and joyful memories of collecting.
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NADDA’S LA CRÈME DE LA CRÈME Reported by Lynn Murray Customers were rewarded with an array of antique and vintage dolls and accessories in all price ranges at the recent NADDA show.
Telephone: (212) 787-7279 P.O. Box 1410 NY, NY 10023
Quality Antique Dolls by Mail Return Privilege • Layaways Member UFDC and NADDA
15-1/2” All Original Parisienne – gorgeous gossamer gown with high waisted bustle, full underlayers, amazing two tone gold leather factory boots with heels, matching chapeau and the elusive Simonne type face. $2500
15-1/2” Factory Original French Trade Bebe – a pretty mystery with pearl grey rimmed pw eyes with shaded lids, closed mouth, ornate factory wig with French cork pate, mint stiff wrist body in her gorgeous 1870’s ivory silk fashion gown! $2500
12” Early Bru Style Poupee – cabinet perfection in this most rare and unusual masterpiece with her factory hair set, portrait features and shimmering ice blue seamless couture. $2200
21” All Original Bebe Jumeau with Trousseau – a demure bridal fashion in elaborate silk gown with 26” train, original underwear, two more authentic dresses with hat and signed Jumeau shoes, compartmented trunk with indulgent accessories complete the 100 years of sumptuous elegance. $4500
12” Important Georgian Wooden – completely original and untouched – rare qualities to find combined in one historic English wooden of the late 1700’s – with a richly captivating expression! $3000
22” Stunning Biedermeier Papier Mache – ca. 1840, early high coiled Apollo knot with side panels, original complexion body and clothes, a rare and remarkable antiquity of commanding size, grace and style. $2500 4-1/2” Doll House Parian – all original, perfection in her elegant fashion gown. $550. French Enamel Parlor Suite – the height of opulence! $495 10” Kestner Gibson Girl – vivid and deeply modeled detail, sleep eyes plus original ornate hairdo and factory body in Edwardian gown. Mint! $850
Nancy A. Smith
Buying and selling quality antique dolls. Specializing in early cloth dolls. Member NADDA
Box 462, Natick Mass. 01760-0005 Phone: (508) 545-1424 E-Mail: nasdoll@comcast.net See us in Atlanta UFDC Salesroom July 13-17, 2009 8
28" early German papier mache $4000. 19" cloth man $1300. 16" Presbyterian $2400.
WITHINGTON AUCTION, Inc.
Dolls at Auction
Thursday - June 18, 2009
Holiday Inn - Nashua, NH - Exit 4 Off Route 3 All Auctions start @ 10:00AM Inspections: Wed. Evening - 7:30 - 9:30 PM Morning of the Sale - 8:00 - 10:00 A.M.
The June Doll Auction is still in a state of flux as we await the arrival of two collections from some long-time Withington Regulars
To Include: French Fashions, Jumeaux, All-bisque, German Characters, Just Me, Simon & Halbig, Handwerck, Wax, Parians & Chinas, Papier Mache, Wood, Many fine Compos & Hard Plastics: Vogue Ginny’s, Madame Alexander, Patsyette, Godey Dolls, Betsy McCall, Ginny’s Pup, Mary Hoyer w/ wardrobe, Ichimatsu, Just Me, etc. Artist Dolls: Ann Parker, Black Folk Art dolls, cloth dolls Doll Accessories: Clothes, Shoes, Hats, Fashion Access. & so much more!!!!
PLUS The 8th Installment of
Treasures from the Magic Closet!!
“Like a box of chocolates - you never know what you’re going to find” Our Wish List MORE Period Doll Furniture - French Doll Accessories - Hats, Shoes, Clothes, etc. Early Doll House Miniatures & Doll House dolls & access. - All Bisque - Mignonnettes, & etc. But you never know until you get there!! Auction Schedule for 2009: Nashua, NH August 20 (&21*), September 24 (&25*), October 22 & 23 (* Dates are tentative & will be confirmed as necessary)
September 12th - Doll & Toy Extravaganza in Hillsborough, NH
WITHINGTON AUCTION, Inc.
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To Consign Dolls Call Dolores Smith • E-mail: withington@conknet.com • Web: www.withingtonauction.com
Catalogues $15. • Absentee Bids Accepted • No Sales Tax • 13% Buyer’s Premium - Discounted to 10% for Cash or Check
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GERT LEONARD
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P. O. Box 296 1966 San Dimas, CA 91773 Phone (909) 599-2723 • Fax (909) 599-4355 Please visit my website: http://www.eandgantiques.com gertleonard@yahoo.com
1. 16" S.& H. #1498 - This adorable little boy is the perfect cabinet size. He has his fully jointed toddler body & is in excellent condition. $3950 2. 15" S.& H. #1428 - This adorable little toddler has a very unusual character face. She is a very special doll nicely dressed in antique clothes. $1950 3. 16" K * R #115 A - This adorable pouty toddler will melt your heart. She looks like she has a very sad story to tell. She has her fully jointed toddler body & is in great condition. $4500 4. 10" K * R #114 - She is a very sad little cutie. This is a nice little character doll in good condition. $1850 5. 25" German doll - This doll has an unusual face with excellent quality bisque. She is marked 60-15 & is nicely dressed in antique clothes. She is reasonably priced at $850 6. 19" K * R #403 - This is a very sweet doll nicely dressed in antique clothes. She has brown sleep eyes & is in excellent condition. $750 7. 14" Heubach #8420 - This adorable little character has an antique mohair wig & lovely antique clothes. She is a nice cabinet size doll in excellent condition. $1950 8. 15" Closed Mouth Kestner - She is a little sweetheart with original mohair wig . This doll is beautifully costumed in antique clothes. & bonnet. $1950 9. 11" Heubach Whistler - He is a nice little character ready to go for a ride on his little horse. $750 / Schoenhut horse $275 10. 15" C.O.D. 1896 - She is a sweet little doll nicely dressed in antique clothes. Very reasonably priced at $295 11. 8 1/2" All Bisque Wrester She is outstanding with her fully jointed head & body with yellow boots. This doll has her original wig & is dressed in wonderful antique clothes. $3550 12. 5" All original Parian gentleman - He is fabulous. $225 13. 4" All bisque - A little cutie in nice condition. $185
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We are now open seven days a week for the season! Enjoy the beautiful coastal village of Camden, Maine located on the pristine Penobscot Bay. 49 Bay View Street, Camden, ME 04843 email: lucysdollhouse49@roadrunner.com Phone 207-236-4122 Fax 207-236-4377 Lucy Morgan & Susan Singer, proprietors
18” JDK 247 - $2300. 5” all bisque barefoot pouty Kestner - $2500.
14” Jumeau fashion all original $4500. 10” early shell box - $250. 6-1/2” all bisque Kestner 178 - $2800.
8-1/2” tall drop leaf table $795. Frame with a little girl and teddy - $125.
8” S&H 1199 $950. 14” old Steiff Teddy - $1950.
8” early china head doll $395.
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PREVIEW: JULIA’S JUNE TOY, DOLL & ADVERTISING AUCTION June 26 & 27
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ulia’s June auction will feature the important cast iron toy automotive collection of the late Larry Seiber of San Jose, CA. In addition will be a marvelous selection of other toys, rare dolls, antique advertising, coin-op, as well as a collection of salesman samples relating to agriculture from the late John Woods of St. Louis, Missouri. In the doll category will be charming French bisque and German characters for varying collecting levels. This sale will feature two gorgeous Brus, a 15” Circle Dot with deep blue paperweight eyes and pale complexion and a 26” Bru Jne R. A gorgeous E.J. Jumeau #10 and fine 17” Portrait Jumeau with a lovely expression will be offered. Also included will be several attractive examples marked Depose Jumeau as well as a selection of French fashions. Worthy of note is a 16” example whose cobalt blue silk outfit over her original wood body complements her eyes and her sublime and thoughtful expression. German characters include a lovely and petite 15” BSW “Wendy” with striking and well molded features and a rare all-original Simon & Halbig 1358 black doll coming fresh from a Maine home, having been passed down through the family. A deluxe full-color catalog for the auction will be available for $39 including Priority shipping and prices realized list after the sale. Free full-color, detailed, illustrated brochures are available by contacting the Julia offices. The catalog will also be available on Julia’s website at www.juliaauctions.com. Previews: Thursday, June 25, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., and Friday & Saturday, June 26-27, 8 a.m.-10 a.m. at Julia’s auction facility in Fairfield, Maine on Rt. 201, Exit 133 off I-95. Auction commences at 10 a.m. on Friday & Saturday. Experts and cataloguers Jay Lowe and Mike Caffarella will available the week of the sale for questions or consultation. For more information about this and other exciting sales, contact Andrew Truman at 207-453-7125, by email: atruman@jamesdjulia. com, or visit Julia’s website at www.juliaauctions.com. Clockwise from top right: A rare all-original Simon & Halbig 1358 black doll coming fresh from a Maine home, having been passed down through the family comes with expectations of $4,500-6,500 German characters include a lovely and petite 15” BSW “Wendy” with striking and well molded features that carries a $14,00016,000 estimate A selection of French fashions include a 16” example whose cobalt blue silk outfit over her original wood body complements her eyes and her sublime and thoughtful expression. From a Midwest collection, the doll carries an estimate of $3,000-6,000 This gorgeous E.J. Jumeau #10 comes with an estimate of $10,000-12,000 This sale will feature two gorgeous Brus including this 15” Circle Dot with deep blue paperweight eyes and pale complexion that carries a presale estimate of $14,000-16,000 More Auction Gallery on page 59
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FRAMED: 22” HEINRICH HANDWERCK 99 wonderful German dolly in superb antique costume in patriotic colors with matching sailor cap. A must have! ................................$1150.
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1. 11 ½” A. M. 323 GOOGLY - Blue sleep eyes, replaced mohair wig, composition five piece body with reddish finish. Original dress and matching hat, original pants , vintage slip, socks and shoes. ½” inherent flaw left seam at neck opening stabilized. An adorable large size of this desirable googly, with original clothing and a winsome smile. $1275 2. 14” LENCI SWISS GIRL WITH WOODEN BIBLE - Lucia face with Rita 166 on tag, original Swiss costume, doll holding wooden Bible Near mint. A fantastic example of an unplayed-with doll, with lovely coloring and in exceptionally clean condition. $795 3. 11” ALL BISQUE KESTNER BABY - Set brown eyes, open/closed mouth, jointed at shoulders and hips. Light rubs on cheeks and top lip, sliver of bisque off left first finger, areas of light color wear, small flake top right hip. Antique knit two piece outfit with matching booties. A rare all bisque baby in generally excellent condition, with that appealing Kestner modeling and quality. $975
Call or visit my website for additional dolls and more detailed descriptions. 4. SUPER UV BLACK LIGHTS - An extraordinary black light that can be used in regular lighting!! No more crawling under tables or trying to find a dark area to black light a doll when at a show or an auction!! Fits in the palm of your hand or in your purse; uses three triple A batteries. To be used on the outside of a doll head to show cracks and hairlines; shows repaint on cloth and composition. PLEASE VISIT MY WEBSITE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION. $44.95
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1. 23” RARE INCISED DEPOSE JUMEAU BEBE ALL ANTIQUE Hypnotic Blue PW eyes, closed mouth, applied ears, original loose ball straight wrist body with Jumeau stamp, Exquisite antique silk couture costume & signed DEPOSE French leather shoes.—PERFECT Condition! THE LOOK!! .......................... $8600. 2. 10.5” (27cm) PREMIERE BLEUETTE MARKED 2 IN SILK COUTURE DRESS (circa 1905) Brown PW eyes, open mouth on original body incised 2 on the torso and wearing a wonderful rose silk couture dress. A hairline on the side of her head. SUPERB and Desirable BLEUETTE model! ............................... $3000. 3. 26” OUTSTANDING TETE JUMEAU BEBE IN FABULOUS ANTIQUE MIDNIGHT BLUE VELVET SAILOR DRESS Gorgeous blue PW eyes, closed mouth, signed “BEE” shoes JUST STUNNING! ...... $6300. 4. 16” TETE JUMEAU BEBE Stunning French Bebe on signed Jumeau body, Gorgeous Blue PW eyes, closed mouth. Lovely. A real heartthrob!................................................................................................................ $4200. 5. 15.5” KAMMER & REINHARDT CHARACTER 101 “MARIE” IN FACTORY SAILOR DRESS Painted blue eyes, antique blond HH wig in ram’s horn braids, perfect original body. WOW! Very CHOICE!! ............................................................................................................................................................. $3100. 6. 22” TETE JUMEAU BEBE Blue PW eyes, original Jumeau body, pretty antique-style silk costume with antique leather shoes. Imperceptible hairline on forehead. Gorgeous Classic Face! .......................... $4200. 7. 26” ABG 639 IN ORIGINAL SILK FASHION DRESS CIRCA 1885 (circa 1885-1895) ALL ANTIQUE wonderful blue PW eyes, closed mouth, original kid skin body with perfect bisque arms, blond mohair wig. Fabulous antique silk fashion gown , antique shoes, fetching bonnet. A Real Sweetheart! ....................... $1500. 8. 25” SIMON & HALBIG SANTA FOR HAMBERGER in Factory Dress Lovely bisque head, original blue sleep eyes, original fully jointed body. Wonderful factory costume w/original wig and shoes. PERFECT AND FABULOUS!! .............................................................................................................. $2550. 9. 24” KAMMER & REINHARDT 192 ALL ORIGINAL Bisque socket head with brown sleep eyes on a fully jointed early German composition and wood body. Wonderful original dress, wig and shoes. Vintage hat signed Hattie Carnegie. A real beauty!......................................................................... $1700. ALSO! JUMEAUX, STEINERS, FGs, SFBJs, FRENCH FASHIONS, BLACK BISQUE, CHARACTERS & DOLLIES, HEUBACHS, PLUS++++ NO COMPUTER? CALL FOR MY ILLUSTRATED DOLL LIST WITH MORE THAN 100 ANTIQUE DOLLS FOR SALE! DOLLS FULLY GUARANTEED IN WRITING — 3 DAY RETURN PRIVILEGE! ASK ABOUT OUR GENEROUS 8 MONTH LAYAWAY POLICY! Visit more than 100 more antique dolls on my RUBY LANE SITE! www.rubylane.com/shops/kathylibratysantiques For a real treat, visit my AWARD WINNING WEBSITE to see 100 MORE dolls
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The Trousseau Doll at by Sylvia Mac Neil photography by Esther Huybreghts
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n the mid-nineteenth century, Paris was the place above all others for variety and innovation in the magical world of dolls and their endless, attendant accessories. The innumerable Parisian doll and toy shops were abound with miniature replicas of every item necessary to a doll’s toilette. The most exquisite fashions in the most perfect taste presented such a tempting array in the shop windows that it required the greatest amount of self-denial to pass them by. These goods were destined to delight every fancy of the little demoiselles. Madame Prinsart was the proprietor of one such toy shop, “Au Père Noel.” The china doll featured here was purchased at this establishment, and she now resides at a toy museum in the small, historic town of Lierre, Belgium, De Kleine Wereld. The enchanting china doll (right) stands 15-1/2 inches tall. Her eyes are blue glass and her brown wig is made of real hair. The body is made of leather and the lower arms are china. The doll is photographed in one of the museum’s main attractions, the magnificent, three-floor mansion, Villa Helena. Built in the nineteenth style by a master-carpenter for the museum, and furnished in the style of Napoleon III, it provides a unique presentation for lady dolls, their accessories and furnishings. An original paper label (below, right) from a French doll shop is found on her back. “Au Père Noel, Perruques en Vrais Cheveux Fins, Figurines Artistiques, Mme Prinsart, 49, Rue Saint Sebastien “Father Christmas, Wigs of Real Fine Hair, Artistic Figurines, Madame Prinsart, 49 Rue Saint Sebastien.” She possesses an elegant trousseau that is documented by an itemized list, hand written in French, (below) “list of the Trousseau of my doll.” Amazingly, nearly every item on the list is present and intact. “List of the Trousseau of my doll; 3 daytime chemises; l night chemise; 2 drawers; 4 petticoats; 2 guimpes; 3 pairs of sleeves; 2 collars; 1 crinoline; 7 dresses; 1 wedding gown; l shawl; 1 apron; l plush coat; l coat with a hood; 2 hoods; 4 hats; l wedding crown; l cape; l muff; 2 pairs of stockings; 4 pairs of boots; 2 bonnets; 1 night bonnet.” Made up in a large scale, ivory and coral plaid, silk taffeta, this elaborate dress (left) is one of the most elegant creations ever introduced into the realms of doll fashion. One doesn’t often see such a large scale plaid, or one in such a pretty color. The separate, round-necked bodice, with long, double-piped points front and back, is boned at the back where it closes by hand-made eyelets and a silk cord. A separate bertha is tucked and edged with white blonde. The voluminous, side-pleated skirt is trimmed with three flounces which are gathered by a cord at the top, in the l860s style. Rows of narrow, coral, silk ribbon with tiny picot loops, garnish each flounce, with the added fancy of a wider, coral ribbon box-pleated ruche heading the top flounce. The same width ribbon is fashioned into numerous classic bows with long, floating ends, which are set about in the most unnecessary places. The doll wears a fanchon of white dotted silk, bound along the edge with coral ribbon, accented with Chantilly lace. This plaid, taffeta confection could very well be the robe de mariage, or wedding gown, as mentioned in the trousseau list. A head piece of white flowers, accented with coral ribbons completes the ensemble. 19
Nothing could be more charming than this little number (right) made of a cream silk and wool fabric with a background of narrow, horizontal aqua stripes and a soft, floral design in tints of pale blue and aqua. The high, round neckline, armseyes and hem are piped in black taffeta. A novel epaulette, edged in black, graces full, three-quarter length sleeves, finished with a narrow, black cuff. Black taffeta rosettes in graduated sizes, with pinked-out edges, are tastefully arranged down the front of the dress. Decidedly in favor is this princess-style dress (below) of deep, golden brown, horizontal ribbed, silk and wool bengaline, trimmed in cobalt blue, silk velvet. The front opening is bound in velvet and fastens with brass hooks and thread loops; eleven velvet-covered buttons afford a very pretty effect. It is further garnished by velvet bands around the shoulders and two faux-pockets. Wide pagoda sleeves are finished with cuffs, bound in blue velvet and accented with two velvet buttons. Another jaunty ensemble (below right) is this creamy, yellow silk dress with soft, muted, green stripes. The skirt is full and is laid in eight double box pIeats. The bodice has a squared neckline and is decorated with bretelles of black velvet. Among the novelties are the short, puffed sleeves with velvet epaulettes and pointed cuffs. A pretty trim consists of a black velvet bow with a silvered buckle, placed directly in front at the waist. Worn with the dress is a casaque of black, silk taffeta. Rounded pockets and cuffs are garnished with black braid and lace. The front closes with frogs of black cords and silk thread-covered buttons.
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The dress above, at once simple and unadorned, is made up in dark blue and white, lightweight wool. The one-piece front descends from a square yoke at the top. Side-tucks towards the front opening are stitched until the waistline, falling loosely below. The front is open to just below the waist, with edges bound in black, silk faille. Full, puffed sleeves have side tucks top and bottom, with wide, flared cuffs of black faille. A matching circular cape is unlined and bound with bias fabric at the neckline; black faille binds the front and all around the hem. This novel coat (top right) made of a thick, velvet plush, or peluche,, with stripes of creme and brown with a tweedy look, and bands of rust with a stripe of narrow black in the center. Wide, two-piece, midlength sleeves are slightly flared with a most unusual cuff. It is part of the back piece of the sleeve, and faces the sleeve front. The cuff is bound in black taffeta and is decorated with three black, silk covered buttons. The deep, rounded collar, the front opening, the hem as well as the bottom of the sleeves are bound in taffeta. Just one button
closes the coat, and is most likely not original, since it is a white three-hole button rather than another black covered button which would match the cuff. Two small, almost comical, rounded pockets are set on the front. Another outer wrap in the trousseau is this short, round cape made up in a heavy wool in shades of red, white and black, with all edges bound in fine, red wool. The jaunty little hood has a deep point, with edges folded back and bound in wool. A large, pendant tassel is made of wool from the cape.
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This decidedly simple nightgown (right) is made of a heavier, white cotton. The yoke is tucked and trimmed with lace; sleeves are long, and narrow. Unfortunately, we cannot see much of the charming capeline the doll is wearing. It is fashioned of ribbed piquet, with wide, scalloped brim and bavolet edged in fanciful white braid. A future article will feature this capeline, complete with pattern and directions to make this coquettish, little number. Included in all the dainty whitework items (below) are three guimpes with matching undersleeves. One set is considered quite distingue, with its round collar and smart, turned-back cuffs trimmed with red stitching. Among the accessories (below right) are three fanciful hats. One fuzzy, creme felt number is trimmed in burgundy velvet and feathers. The deep, puce velvet hat has a narrow brim and is garnished with owers front and back; a black elastic keeps it in place. The oval, wooden box, lined in muff box green paper, contains a jaunty hat of rich, black velvet. Classic, multi-colored plaid ribbon in shades of red, blue, green and white trims it all round, with a bow and silver buckle at the front. Such was the fashion of the day. Doll couturiers chose elegant fabrics, rich trims and garnitures, and the daintiest of laces, combined all with exacting talent and expertise that only Paris could offer, thus creating elaborate trousseaux for the most discerning doll collector today.
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Quality French Bébés with a German Touch by Samy Odin
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ow long did we struggle, in France, with the fact that some of our dolls came with a German made head! One needs to look back to history in order to better understand the reasons for such a drama. The peaceful period between wars fought by France and Germany, the 1870s and World War I, nourished a strong, not to say wild, competition between two cultural clichés. The first stated that the French made a very small production of classy dolls, nice looking but too expensive for what they were. According to the second cliché, the Germans made a huge quantity of poor quality dolls, usually ugly and sold inexpensively. Between these two caricatured realities there are myriads of nuances that are equally true. Many dolls during that period frame were the result of the combined efforts and skills of both countries. Today, as doll collectors free from patriotic concerns, we appreciate each doll for its attributes, paying a well deserved tribute to both the countries who contributed in creating a generation of, oftentimes, outstanding dolls. The purpose of this article is to present the varied production of dolls whose heads were made in Germany by Simon & Halbig for French makers such as Fleischmann & Bloedel and, later, the SFBJ. Their common marking is the abbreviation “DEP” clearly engraved in block letters in their neck. The earliest dolls of this kind came with a closed mouth and stationary enamel eyes of the best quality. They were made out of poured bisque by the talented porcelain factory of Simon & Halbig, whose standards during the 1890s were superior in quality to the majority of the French companies active at that time in France. The mold reserved for the French market was Simon & Halbig’s mold #749. Yet, the heads made out of this mold rarely bore the mold number, only “DEP” appears (an abbreviation for “Deponiert” in German or “Déposé” in French) engraved in the neck, together with the size number, usually marked lower. Observing the doll presented here (photos 1 and 2), one can notice the excellent creamy complexion, the delicate make-up, the very expressive French made eyes and the lightly curled mohair wig. The unmarked body also has French characteristics. It is made of wood and compo with articulations at the shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips and knees.
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Compared to a classic bébé body made by Jumeau during the same decade, it is lighter, well proportioned and thinner. It is not known where these Fleischmann & Bloedel bodies were actually made, yet the difference between these bodies and the regular German ball jointed bodies that can be seen assembled with the explicitly marked Simon & Halbig #749 bisque heads is evident. Indeed, the “DEP” marked heads were made especially for the French market and Fleischmann seems to have been the only assembler and distributor in France of these luxury and very appealing bébés at the end of the 19th century. The “DEP” head in its open mouth version was also used for the classic “Bébé Marcheur” made by Fleischmann & Bloedel as soon as the early 1890s. This version of the walking doll (photo 3) came with a “DEP” bisque head, stationary French made enamel eyes, flat painted eyebrows and typical square cut teeth. The head is connected to the legs, so that once they move, the head turns. This particular type of walking doll came in several sizes. The one shown here bears the number 9 and has been kept in its fully original condition, with luxury outfits reflecting the 1890s children fashions. 26
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An improved version of the walking “Eden Bébé” was patented by Fleischmann and Bloedel between 1894 and 1895. It was first called “Bébé Automoteur” and later “Bébé Automarcheur” (photo 4). This expensive doll walked on wheels and its body had stationary hips and knees, with the elaborate mechanism inserted into the torso. Looking at the quality of the original outfit, it is clear that this type of doll was a luxury plaything that competed with the walking bébés from other prestigious firms such as Bru, Steiner and Jumeau. Fleischmann & Bloedel, in their earlier years, were probably keeping the French made heads by Gaultier for their standard models but used the more refined bisque heads provided by Simon & Halbig for their top quality products. As seen in the close-up of this doll (photo 5), the eyebrows in this version of the open mouth “DEP” bébé were painted “flat” with no relief in the mold. The model shown here comes with sleeping French made glass eyes enhanced by silk upper lashes and painted lower lashes.
The wig is made with curled quality mohair, here in brunette, over a cork pate. The mouth is nicely painted in a coral red outlined in darker red; the porcelain teeth, numbering four, have the square cut and are positioned to almost completely fill the mouth cut. This nice head always comes with pierced ears. This specimen bears the size number 10 and also has been kept in its factory original condition. From the same later 19th century period dates the size 11 classic fully articulated “Eden Bébé” wearing a red and beige striped ensemble (on the right of photo 6). The head is almost identical in the mold and painting to the walker seen on photos 4 and 5, except for the brown eyes and for the human hair brunette wig. The body, as well, has the same shape seen on other “Eden Bébés” of the late 1890s, with that typical yellowish finish and those slightly outspread fingers. The other three bébés in photo 6 are already SFBJ products and come assembled on Jumeau shaped and 27
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earlier dolls erroneously put together from those who started out life (after 1899) with a Simon & Halbig made head and a Jumeau marked body. All of the 19th century Simon & Halbig heads marked “DEP” with a closed or an open mouth and flat painted eyebrows are not supposed to be assembled with a Jumeau made body. Never. They all came, originally, with a Fleischmann & Bloedel made body and probably wore an original Eden Bébé labeled presentation chemise or a factory fancier costume like the ones seen on photos 3, 4 and 5. After 1899, the heads provided by the leading German porcelain factory to the SFBJ were slightly different from their older sisters. They almost always came with sleeping glass eyes and their eyebrows were painted on top of a very palpable relief in the bisque. The basic mold of this new dolly face bébé looked quite like the older version, yet the
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cheeks seem slightly rounder, the mouth smaller and the shape of the teeth cut rounder as well (see photos 6-9). It is interesting to remark that in the SFBJ marketing strategy, the JUMEAU label was reserved for the up-scaled products that came with a Jumeau-made fully articulated wooden and compo body and richer clothes, while the EDEN BEBE label was usually used for the mid-to-low scaled dolls, that often came with a simpler compo body, with straight limbs, and simpler clothing. Both of these labels could apply to dolls with a “DEP” marked head. Other labels were also used by the SFBJ to promote those classic bébés with a “DEP” marked head. “Bébé Prodige”, “Bébé Français” and “Paris Bébé” are all featured in the 1912 catalogue by this company and they all came with this type of bisque head. It is quite confusing to realize that in the SFBJ logic, the provenance of the head didn’t seem to mean much, for French made heads, deduced from the classic open mouth Jumeau mold, were described exactly like the German made ones and seem to have been indistinctively used for all of the labeled bébés mentioned above. The variety of sizes made by the SFBJ in this type of classic bébé, wearing a presentation chemise, is large. The smallest size listed bears the number 0 (photo 9) and the biggest corresponds to size 16 but it actually bears the number “15” engraved in the neck and is originally assembled onto a size 16 body. For some unexplained reason, Simon & Halbig never made a size 16 head in this “DEP” series. The biggest head provided to the SFBJ was marked “15” and was used on both bodies in size 15 and 16 (photo 8).
Always according the 1912 SFBJ catalogue, the “DEP” marked heads, like all of their dolly face sisters, could wear a more expensive human hair wig or a cheaper Thibet mohair wig. Today, collectors seem to appreciate the mohair wigs better, but it is useful to remember that when they were new they were worth less than the human hair ones. The “DEP” heads were also used for the “Bébé Baptême” a classic fully articulated bébé dressed with a lacy christening gown in various degrees of elaboration. Of course, the “DEP” heads never were originally assembled on baby bent limbed bodies, yet they came factory originally dressed with christening gowns. No matter how many you can gather, it seems that every “DEP” headed bébé is different from its twin sister or brother. Look at photo 7, showing sizes 2 to 6, each has a different expression, different body type, different, factory original clothing (with the exception of the sitting girl in the front, on the left, who wears an antique homemade dress). This type of doll, for its great popularity as a plaything in the past, for its permanent success with doll collectors today, is the best possible testimony of the classic doll of the turn-of-the-century. A special acknowledgment to the Musée de la Poupée – Paris for sharing dolls from its permanent collections, Jean Dalmard for the photos 4,5,6 and 8 and Theriault’s for photo 3. The author will be happy to respond to the readers’ questions by email at samy.odin@noos.fr 29 29
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1. Extremely rare & ever so wonderful Red Roof wood & paper litho Dollhouse w/ an ever so rare to find elevator - super condition w/ excellent interior paper litho - very unusual double stair entrance 14w x 18t x 10d - $2,995. 2. Another rare & wonderful early China - this one has those lovely always desirable brushstrokes on each side of her face - her hair is pulled back to form sweeping wings that fall back into five cluster curls in the back - very similar to the “young Victoria style” - very pretty face w/ such a sweet smile 22” tall - $2,495. 3. Extremely rare & ever so wonderful Kammer & Reinhardt - mold # 117-A - soft as butter bisque w/ first out of the mold quality - breathtaking hand painted features - soft arched feathered brows over lapis blue sleep eyes - closed soft amber shaded lips w/ exaggerated pouty expression - lovely factory original doll - 18” tall - $4,995. 4. Totally adorable early open mouth Simon & Halbig character child - mold #949 - super flawless bisque w/ first out of the mold quality - lovely hand painted facial features w/ soft arched feathered brows over lovely heather blue sleep eyes - slightly open mouth w/ soft rose shading - 18” tall - $1,695. 5. Extremely rare and oh so wonderful Kathe Kruse “Du Mein” - yes it’s the world famous sand baby super fine condition - with amazing hand painted facial features - look at those breathtaking eyes - so precious - 23” - $7,500. 6. Wonderful super large size SFBJ - mold #236 toddler -this lovely French toddler has perfect flawless bisque with first out of the mold quality = superior hand painted facial features w/ soft arched feathered brows over enormous heather blue sleep eyes – rare open/closed laughing mouth w/molded teeth & tongue - to add to her wonderment & delight she’s on a wonderful fully jointed French toddler body 27” tall - $2,295. 7 & 8. Another amazing rare beauty - second series “Portrait” Jumeau - lovely hand pressed French bisque w/artist quality hand painted facial features - soft arched feathered brows over dark outlined breathtaking aqua -blue spiral threaded paperweight eyes - closed pouty mouth w/ soft rose shading original marked eight ball body - 15” tall - $12,500. 9. Absolutely gorgeous pink tint china w/ covered wagon hairstyle - her ten curls tightly around her face - her exceptional hand painted facial features w/ illustrious blue eyes -always desirable red line and that amazing Mona Lisa smile - 20” tall - $995. 10. Big, bold, & ever so beautiful Kestner - mold #142 - character child - exceptional high quality bisque w/ wondrous hand painted facial features - soft arched feathered brows over enormous sky blue eyes slightly open mouth with outlined soft amber shed lips - original fully jointed compo body - a great big 38” tall - $2,495. 11. Two ever so rare & wonderful tiny shelf size kids - great bisque - adorable faces: a) extremely rare painted eye pouty girl by Gebruder Heubach - mold #6970 - 9” tall - $1,295. B) Rare little boy by Ernst Heubach - mold #649 w/ unusual open/closed mouth - fully jointed - 9” tall - $695. 12. Ok- Bye-Lo collectors - wake up - rarest of the rare - wax - yes wax Bye-Lo - never to be found & always desirable - excellent condition with blue painted eyes - original correct body - 18” tall - $1,995. 13. Did you ever see anything as exciting & as amazing as this handsome young court gentleman by Jumeau - wax over papier-mâché w/ such superior quality - he’s just breathtaking -this rare mold can be found in the French Encyclopedia slightly turned shoulder head w/ exquisite hand painted molded features - wondrous chestnut brown glass eyes - original mohair wig - wax over arms - compo booted legs - 25” tall - $2,495. 14-15. Well I hope you are sitting down - just take a look at this - the very rarest of the rare - first time we have ever had one - so that’s rare - amazing round cheeked 1870’s Simon & Halbig fashion poupeé w/ that super rare twill over wood body - wondrous pale bisque of the very highest quality w/ hand painted facial features that would make the masters weep - soft arched feathered brows over very early dark outlined almond shaped eyes w/ the most intrinsic blue paperweight eyes you will ever see - uniquely different closed smiling mouth w/ just a hint of rose shading - I love her one of a kind face w/ the very round chubby cheeks - to add to the wonderment and delight of everything about her - she has the most beautiful long bisque arms on a fully jointed articulated wood body that is the ultimate rare twill covered - she even has jointed ankles and her factory original shoes - her very elaborate gown also appears to be original to her - what an amazing treasure - 17” tall - $9,500. 16. Ever so rare & wonderful Lenci #300 child - excellent all original condition - dressed in pink & black w/ black cats on her skirt - original button on undies - 19” tall - $2,995. 17. Two rare & wonderful Schoenhut children - both are the lovely model #405 - both are exceptional w/ amazing hand carved features and those always lovely chestnut brown eyes - girl is 15” tall - $1,695. Boy is 19” tall - $1,795. 18. Wonderful & quite unique elderly compo Asian couple - both have well aged features and are very distinct in their character faces - she’s smiling w/ a closed mouth carrying a pipe in one hand and flowers in the other - he is laughing w/ dimples carrying a fishing pole w/ a fish - each on is 14” tall $995. For the pair 19. Wonderful Heubach character boys - always cute & ever so rare: A) top-right -mold #7602 - 16” tall - $1,295. B) Top left - chubby face w/ closed pouty mouth - 14” tall - 995. C) Wonderful small size “Whistler” - 11” tall - $1,295. D) Rare laughing boy w/ crooked smile - mold #8648 -13” tall - $1,695. 20. Two ever so rare & wonderful Bucherer characters - fully jointed metal bodies: A) never to be found “Peter Rabbit” - all original -8” tall $1,495. B) Very unique gangster chauffer - excellent - 8” tall - $995. 21. Another rare & wonderful child - always my favorite this sweet little glass eyed pouty character by Gebruder Heubach - mold # 6970 - is far too cute - wondrous hand poured pink bisque w/ amazing hand painted facial features - soft arched feathered brows over wistful lashes surround her sweet heather blue sleep eyes - soft amber shading kisses her exaggerated pouty little mouth - just precious original fully jointed compo body - 15” tall - $2.995. 22. Rare & ever so beautiful is this super early Rohmer fashion - pale wonderful French bisque w/ artist quality hand painted facial features - arched feathered brows over soft wistful lashes surrounding early dark outlined cobalt blue paperweight eyes - closed slightly pouty smiling mouth w/ soft rose shading original upright firm fashion body - 16” tall - $3,995. 23. Two rare & wonderful O’Neill character kids - exceptional condition: A) “Scootles” - all original ever so cute - 13” tall - $695. B) Rare to find black compo “Kewpie” - 12 tall - $595. 24. Rarest of the rare is this amazing happy Kammer & Reinhardt young lad - mold #116 - he is listed in the Blue Book as being extremely rare to find - but we have one - look at that precious happy face exceptional high quality bisque w/ wondrous hand painted facial features - soft arched feathered brows over heather blue sleep eyes - happy open/closed laughing mouth w/ soft amber shading - to make him all the more wondrous & desirable - he’s on a fully jointed toddler body - 22”tall - $4,995.
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31. Wonderful early American hand carved wood young lady - human hair wig - rather flat face w/ hand painted features - note how much she looks like the dolls in the recent article in Antique Doll Collector - Body & head are one solid piece of wood - hand craved wood lower arms & legs - wonderful early Americana in such great condition - 23” tall - $1,495. 32. Wonderful 1880’s hand carved wooden shoulder head lady with beautiful hand painted features - highly detailed features w/ double bun hairstyle gracious blue eyes & smiling closed mouth - molded broach & collar on shoulder plate - cloth body w/ hand carved wooden hands & feet - 16” tall - $995. 33. Extremely rare & ever so desirable lady character by Gebruder Heubach - mold #7925 - exceptional high quality pink bisque w/ turned shoulder head - wonderful charter face w/ that truly well bread look of class and that gracious smiling face - artist quality hand painted facial features w/ soft arched brows over heavy lidded chestnut brown glass eyes - slightly open smiling mouth w/ soft amber shading - original cloth & compo body - 18” tall - $2,995. 34. Oh my heavens - another sweet & adorable “Just Me “ by Armand Marseille - exceptional high quality fired bisque w/ sweet comical expression & that pert little closed mouth - enormous heather blue googlie eyes - 11” tall $2,995. 35. Wondrous & ever so rare early English poured wax baby - high pink color
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- slightly turned head - original inset mohair - exceptionally beautiful corn flower blue glass eyes - open/closed mouth w/ molded tongue - wax arms & legs - all original - 19” tall - $1,995. 36. Two rare & wonderful “Sonja Henie’s” by Madame Alexander- excellent compo - tagged clothes: A) Rare yellow skating outfit - wonderful eyes - 22” tall - $1,495. B) Extremely rare ski outfit w/ skies - tagged - all original - rare swivel waist - 14” tall $995. 37. Utterly adorable Chase character boy - with that always precocious face excellent condition - uniquely different look - 20” tall - $995. 38. A rather unique & extremely happy little toddler - mold # 300 by Ernst Heubach - wondrous high quality bisque w/ excellent hand painted facial features - soft arched feathered brows - enormous baby blue sleep eyes w/ human hair upper lashes - open laughing mouth w/ treble tongue - original five piece toddler body - really cute clothes - 22” tall - $1,295. 39. Utterly amazing and ever so rare & wonderful - large size crèche’ “Child of Prague” - gesso coved hand craved wood features - amazing detailed hair wondrous hand painted facial features w/ chestnut brown paperweight eyes - closed smiling mouth w/ soft rose shading - entire body is gesso covered hand carved wood - 25” tall - $2,495. 40. Rare & ever so wonderful “Pierrot” from a bygone era: a) bisque head made for the French market by Johannes Sauertieg - 23” tall - $1.995. B) Rarely found - French papier-mâché - all original - 16” tall - $1,495.
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41. Extremely rare child by Cuno & Otto Dressel made to look exactly like the world famous Kammer & Reinhardt #117n - wondrous high quality bisque w/ lovely hand painted facial features - soft arched feathered brows over enormous flirty blue sleep eyes w/ human hair upper lashes - slightly open pert mouth w/ soft amber shading - fully jointed compo body - 20” tall $1,995. 42 & 43. Extremely rare Lenci long limbed lady - “The Spanish Dancer” exceptional all original condition - look at that amazing face - wondrous detail right down to her wooden castanets - extreme high heels - 28” tall - $4,995. 44. Two wonderful small size brown bisques kids - wondrous bisque exceptionally cute - and as always ever so rear to find: A) Amazing character boy by Schoenau & Hoffmeister - 7” tall - $695. B) Extremely rare Kammer & Reinhardt - mold #126 toddler w/ always desirable starfish hands - $1,495. 45. Wonderful & oh so rare mold #122 toddler brother & sister pair - this is one of my favorite molds - such a grand & glorious face with three dimples - both have superior bisque w/ first our of the mold quality - lovely hand painted facial features w/ soft arched feathered brows over wondrous chestnut brown sleep eyes - slightly open mouth with treble tongues - to add to their wonderment they are both on fully jointed toddler bodies - she’s 24” tall - he’s 22” tall - $1,995 each - $3,500 for the pair.
The Gorgeous Gals of Gebruder Heubach
Illustration 1. 4 inch long and 3 inch high china nude on original pincushion. No marks.
by Sharon Hope Weintraub
Illustration 4. Portion of front of postcard.
Illustration 2. Promotional postcard from Gebruder Heubach. Illustration 3. Portion of back of postcard.
Illustration 5. Close-up of hands of figurine in Illustration 1. Illustration 6. All-bisque doll by Gebruder Heubach showing typical hand modeling.
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n the collecting world, one bit of paper can lead to many discoveries. Illustration 1 is of a charming china nude still tied to what appears to be her original pincushion, covered in a silky fabric with bold art deco colors and designs. The green ribbon around her waist replaces the original large green silk bow that was sadly disintegrating. The slender nude with her blonde flapper bob is approximately 4 inches long and 3 inches high and is finely modeled and decorated. She has blonde one stroke brows, blue painted eyes with brown lid lines, and pale coral lips and nose dots. In addition to the soft blush on her cheeks, there are touches of blush on her breasts, spine, knees, and even her tiny toes. Her pincushion is 5.25 inches in diameter. If she has any marks, they are hidden by her assembly. But there is no need to disassemble this pretty pincushion. Recently, a fellow collector in Germany generously sent me a true treasure, not of gold or silver, but of paper. Illustration 2 is of a promotional postcard from the German company of Gebruder Heubach. Although Heubach is best known among doll collectors for his character dolls and figurines of adorable children with intaglio eyes and lifelike expressions, the front of this card displays slender
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Illustration 7. 3 inch tall pre-colored bisque nude. Incised “11043/2.”
Illustration 9. 5 inch tall pre-colored bisque nude. Illustration 10. Close-up of mark on Illustration 9. 34
Illustration 8. Portion of front of postcard.
nubile nymphs, clad in ribbons and beads and fastened to elaborate nadelkissen (pincushions) covered in silky fabric. The upper left corner of the back of the card, pictured in Illustration 3, carries the name of the company and its square mark, registered in 1910. Oddly, the message on the back of the card has nothing to with the sensuous sirens adoring the front, but instead urges customers to get in their orders for Advent and Christmas, and offering squat holiday candlesticks resembling the one sketched in the card’s upper corner. The lovely lady at the beginning of this article appears on the postcard with the title, “Nadelk. Beim Aufstehen” and a model number “11081/2” (Illustration 4). Nadelk is no doubt an abbreviation of nadelkissen, and “beim aufshehen” means when arising. Although the fabric on the pictured pincushion is of a different pattern, it is also of an art deco design and the basic construction of the pincushion with the ruffle around the top edge is the same. The pictured figurine also has an oversized bow bound around her diminutive waist. The nude on her nadelkissen now can definitely be identified as Heubach. There is also one other clue to her maker. As seen in Illustration 5, her delicate hands have the ring and middle fingers molded together, but the remaining fingers and thumbs are spread. This is the same unusual hand position found on many Heubach allbisque dolls, as demonstrated by the Heubach all-bisque smiling girl with side-glancing intaglio eyes pictured in Illustration 6. Not only did this postcard help me identify one piece in my collection, I am now able to correct a misattribution in my book, Bawdy Bisques and Naughty Novelties: German Bathing Beauties and Their Risqué Kin, published in 2005 by Schiffer Publishing Ltd. The shy nymph peeking out from between her arms in Illustration 7 is pictured in that book and attributed to Hertwig and Company, which made similar nudes. Like the Hertwig nudes, she is realistically sculpted and beautifully proportioned, has the same sort of lively and lifelike expression, and is molded of fine pre-colored bisque (originally the clay slip used to make dolls and figurines was white, but around World War I many German companies began to use a pre-colored slip that already had a pinkish or flesh tone). She has one stroke blonde brows,
pale blue intaglio eyes with large dark blue pupils, blonde lid lines, and parted pale coral lips. Under her thighs is a small narrow rectangular slot, so that she could have been fitted to a base. Just 3 inches tall, the only mark is an incised number on her left shin, “11043/2.” I knew when writing my book that Heubach used a 10000 and 11000 series on some of its figurines and dolls, but she was so unlike any Heubach piece I had seen, and so closely resembled pieces by Hertwig, I attributed her to the latter. But, as shown in Illustration 8, there she is on the card, wrapped in ribbon and perched on a nadelkissen of frothy blue. And under the picture is the same model number as is incised under her shin. And just one doll down from her on the card is another beautiful bisque belle I misattributed to Hertwig. Entitled “Betaubender Duft” (dazing or stunning scent), and wearing a dress of pleated ribbon, she stands on a flat fabric-covered base next to a tiny glass perfume flask. She is bent over, cupping her slender hands toward her face, as if breathing in deeply the scent of some enticing perfume. Illustration 9 is of the same slender sylph from my collection, her original base and bottle lost to time. Her blonde hair is in a simple bob, and she has matching one stroke brows, heavily-lidded half-closed eyes, intaglio blue eyes with black pupils and lid lines, pale coral lips, and a very faint blush on her cheeks. She is 5 inches tall, not including her replacement base. There is no incised number, but stamped in green on her back, as shown in Illustration 10, is a circle containing the words “Made in Germany.” This circle mark has also been found on a number of Heubach figurines. Illustration 11 is a close-up of another corner of the card, which includes a delicate dancer balancing atop her pincushion base on a single toe, her slender arms outspread. She is named “Perlenkleid” (bead dress) and has the model number 10774/2. And in Illustration 12 is the same beautiful ballerina in my collection, sadly without her perlenkleid. Now only clad in painted pale gold three-strap slippers, she is of very pale pre-colored bisque and is superbly sculpted, bringing to mind the much larger bronze and ivory creations of renown art-deco artists like Dimitri Chiparus and Ferdinand Preiss. There is a hole in the toe of the right shoe that will fit over a slim supporting rod or dowel. She is 6.5 inches high, not including her replacement base. A close-up of her face in Illustration 13 shows her most unusual hairstyle, with spiraling coils like snail shells over each ear. In the postcard, her elaborate coiffure is obscured by a ribbon garland. She has blonde one stroke brows, painted blue eyes with dark blonde lid lines, and light coral lips. The painting of her face and hair was not fired in and will wear or wash off.
Illustration 11. Portion of front of postcard.
Illustration 12. 6.5 inch tall pre-colored bisque nude.
Illustration 13. Close-up of face of figurine in Illustration 12.
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Illustration 14. Portion of front of postcard.
Illustration 15-16. 6.5 inch tall pre-colored bisque nude.
Another close-up of a section of the postcard appears in Illustration 14. On the right of the picture is “Sonneblume” (sunflower), arrayed in a skirt that looks like silken flower petals. In Illustration 15 is the sonneblume from my collection, her flower petal skirt long fallen away. Her slim, muscular body and graceful limbs beautifully convey the grace of a young woman captured in the midst of a dance as she balances on one toe, her other leg tucked up behind. She has downcast black eyes with black lid lines and light coral lips. Her pale pre-colored bisque is highlighted with tints of soft blush at her elbows and knees, and over her breasts and belly, and she has molded and painted strapless gray slippers. There is a hole in the left toe for a supporting rod. Illustration 16 is a back view of this ballerina, displaying the extraordinary skill of her unknown sculptor in capturing her taut muscled back and supple curves. She is 6.5 inches tall, not including her replacement base. Although the final femme in Illustration 17 is not pictured on the postcard, I now also attribute her to Heubach and not Hertwig. Clad only in unusual painted pale yellow stockings and matching pumps and of fine pale pre-colored bisque, this 6 inch prone nude arches her back as if to better display the flexibility of her slim athletic body. She has short wavy caramel hair and sultry elongated eyes outlined with dark gray kohl. There is subtle blush on her cheek, spine, and buttocks. Unmarked, she has a small rectangular slot cut out under her breastbone that is identical to the one on the kneeling nude in Illustration 7. The quality of the fine pale precolored bisque and the extraordinary modeling are not only similar to that of the preceding nudes, her molded short wavy hair and heeled pumps match those of several of the figurines found on the postcard. These strong family resemblances further support the supposition that her maker was also Heubach. Sharon Weintraub is the author of Bawdy Bisques and Naughty Novelties: German Bathing Beauties and Their Risqué Kin Bibliography Cieslik, Jurgen and Marianne, German Doll Encyclopedia. Cumberland, Maryland: Hobby House Press, Inc., 1985. Weintraub, Sharon Hope, Bawdy Bisques and Naughty Novelties: German Bathing Beauties and Their Risqué Kin. Atglen, Pennsylvania, Schiffer Publishing Ltd., 2005.
Illustration 17. 6 inch long pre-colored bisque nude. 36
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15” Hilda ©15 JDK 1914, beautiful molding, 2 upper teeth, blue sleep eyes, vintage outfit, baby body (4 finger tips as is right hand) $1900.00
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16” Gladdie copyright by Helen Jensen, biscaloid molded and painted hair, blue sleep eyes, o/c smiling mouth, cloth torso, composition arms & legs (left leg has few paint cracks), dressed in Scottish outfit $650.00
14” Nippon Y 602 / 4076018 baby, o/m w/ 2 teeth, brown sleep eyes $200.00 Special $150.00 15” PM 914 Porzellan Fabrik Mengersgeruitty 1920 Baby, blue sleep eyes, mohair wig, cute dimples $285.00 Special $195.00 6” Steiff “Peky” Dog 1960’s w/ tag & button in ear, original blue bow, jointed head $72.95
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18” Schoenau Hoffmeister #1909, brown sleep eyes, mohair wig, cute teal dress $285.00 Special $225.00
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22” #550 Simon & Halbig, brown sleep eyes, o/m, nice ball jointed body, vintage dress $450.00 Special $395.00 20” Shirley Temple redressed in pink & white pleated dress, composition good, slight lifting by mouth, original wig, early shoes & stockings $465.00 Special $395.00
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The Character Dolls of
Theodor Recknagel by Linda Edward
This 6 ½ inch doll is incised with the Recknagel mark R 46 A. Mold 46 features googly style side-glancing intaglio eyes, molded hair with a molded/painted hair band, and a closed mouth. The crude 5 piece body generally used for Recknagel’s dolls. Photos courtesy of Joan & Lynette Antique Dolls and Accessories.
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ay the words “character dolls” and one is immediately swept away with thoughts of Kämmer & Reinhardt’s 100 series, Kestner’s painted eyed beauties, Simon Halbig’s exceptional faces or Gebruder Heubach’s open/closed mouth children with their intricate molded hairstyles, but one maker of characters that is often forgotten about is Theodor Recknagel. Recknagel worked in his early career for the porcelain factory of Julius Karl Heubach (a relative to the owners of the Gebruder Heubach Company of Lichte). Julius Heubach manufactured bisque doll heads at his factory in Laushca near Sonneberg and hired a number of sculptors to create doll heads for his firm. In 1886 Theodor Recknagel’s employment with Heubach was ended and he opened his own porcelain factory in Alexandrienthal, Coberg. By 1989 his factory employed 200 workers. Recknagel began to manufacture bisque doll heads that were much like the other dolly faced dolls popular at the time. As exploration and colonialism opened up
Recknagel’s character dolls included his version of Max and Moritz. This is a 7 inch tall Moritz. The close-up of Moritz head shows his distinctively molded hair style. Photos courtesy of Ann Marie’s Antique Dolls, Arizona.
This pair of 8 ½ inch Bonnet babies wear their original factory gowns which are stamped “Baby Bunting.” The boy is mold 28 and has an open/closed mouth with 2 upper teeth. The girl is mold number 22 and has similar facial features to the boy.
This 7 inch girl is mold 58. This model is interesting with her molded hair including its adorned band and small intaglio style eyes but the coloring and quality of the bisque is somewhat rough. Photos courtesy of The Museum Doll Shop.
new doll markets and fostered an interest in exotic dolls Recknagel, like many other German doll makers, experimented along this line. In 1893 he took out a design patent for a method of adding pigment directly to porcelain slip to create “Mullatto” dolls. By the turn of the 20th century his mind had turned to improvements for doll eyes and eyelashes and he took out design patents for these ideas in 1900 and 1901. By 1910 the same forces in the industry that caused other doll makers to move in the direction of character dolls were having an effect on Recknagel’s dolls as well. From 1910 to 1912 he registered design patents for over 30 different character head molds. Many of these dolls were strikingly similar to heads being produced by other companies such as Heubach. Recknagel’s character doll heads were numbered 22 through 57. They included googly types and bonnet babies. The quality of Recknagel’s porcelain doll heads ranged quite widely from some very low-end products to dolls of high standards, so much care should be exercised when shopping for a doll to add to your collection. In February 1910 an article appeared in the New York Times which covered an exhibit of a new type of doll made by a group of artists spearheaded by Marion Kaulitz. The reporter remarked how the public response to these new character dolls was sure to “effect the entire future” of doll making. Although the character doll movement turned out in the light of history to be short-lived, basically lasting a mere ten to twelve years, these first artist dolls did have a major impact on the doll industry which filtered down from the largest doll makers to even the smaller companies. Although Theodor Recknagel’s dolls may have been somewhat derivative in design and variable in quality they are good examples of the impact the character doll movement had on the doll making industry and make charming additions to any character doll collection today. 39
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LEARNING ABOUT AMERICAN-MADE DOLLS
by Ursula R. Mertz Photos Otto Mertz
Twee Deedle number one, as shown in a March 1911 “Playthings” ad. His name tag is clearly visible.
Twee Deedle number two, as shown in a July 1911 ad. He too featured a clearly visible name tag
n March of 1911, the Steinhardt Company had placed an attractively designed full-page display ad in Playthings magazine, announcing the introduction of Twee Deedle as follows: “The New York Herald offered a prize of $2,000 for the best series of character subjects for their boy and girl readers. The successful competition was the creator of Mr. Twee Deedle, a fanciful gnome who is already making a reputation, which is countrywide. We have been selected as the official wholesale distributors of the new Twee Deedle Doll.” The winner of this fabulous prize of $2,000 was no other than Johnny Gruelle, famous creator of Raggedy Ann and Andy. It was reported that Mr. Gruelle’s entry was one of five hundred. Beginning on January 29, 1911, the Twee Deedle cartoon for children appeared in every Sunday issue of the New York Herald and other large newspapers throughout the country. It was an adventure story of a young child and his faithful companion named Twee Deedle. Apparently the cartoon ran for only four years, from 1911 - 1914. Early research had turned up two illustrated ads, the one from March 1911 and another appeared four months later in July of 1911. Both pictured the Twee Deedle character clearly identified with a nametag. But each ad showed a distinctly different doll. The doll shown in the March ad had little resemblance to the cartoon character except for the clothes, whereas the doll shown in the July ad very much looked like 41
Single frame from Twee Deedle cartoon (Copyright 1911, by the N. Y. Herald Co. All rights reserved).
14” “Dutch He” Marks: None. Cloth tag: Dutch He // Trade Mark // M’F’G’D By // A. Steinhardt Bro. // New York. Composition shoulder head, molded, painted hair and painted features. cloth body and limbs with mitten hands, jointed at shoulders and hips. Original, tagged outfit, except shoes. 42
Enlargement of Twee Deedle as seen in the previous cartoon frame. Obviously, the Twee Deedle number two doll shows a very close likeness to this image.
Twee Deedle in the funnies, with his round, long nose, long hair standing out on the sides and a very impish smile. Why would Steinhardt produce two different dolls? A possible answer presented itself recently in the form of a newly acquired, all original boy named “Dutch He.” In their April 1911 ad the Steinhardt Company was offering a pair of dolls called “Dutch He” and “Dutch She.” Just like the Twee Deedles, they showed clearly marked nametags in the ad illustrations. While studying my new acquisition, Twee Deedle came to mind again. When comparing the face of my “Dutch He” to that of Twee Deedle in the early March ad, it became quite obvious that the same head was used to create the “Dutch He” and the first Twee Deedle. Did the company feel that a July introduction was too late for the upcoming Christmas season and that they had to have a Twee Deedle doll for the Spring New York Toy Fair? It must have been something like that. The Steinhardt Company was not the only firm to offer a character doll with two different heads. E. I. Horsman followed the same procedure with their Jackie Coogan doll. For their introductory issue, an already existing doll was used, dressed in authentic Jackie Coogan clothes. Subsequently, a head was produced that featured Jackie’s distinctive pageboy hairdo. So, where are the two Twee Deedles? Even though old dolls are quite visible in today’s collector market. I had never seen either one until rather recently when Twee Deedle number one was offered by one of the large auction houses. Even though his head had been restored, he went
for a hefty sum. Of course, the real prize would be to find Twee Deedle number two. Has anyone ever seen or heard of one? I surely would like to know. Why are these dolls so hard to find? The second decade of the last century was a turbulent one for American doll makers and sellers. Due to the event of World War I and the introduction of American made composition dolls, which were relatively easy to produce or acquire, many new, small doll companies were started and disappeared once the war was over and conditions settled down. The A. Steinhardt & Bros. firm was one of those establishments. They were in existence from 1910 – 1919. This would explain why so few dolls sold by them have been identified. The “Dutch He” doll discussed here is not marked. It was his tagged jacket that identified him by name and maker. As soon as original tags and clothes are lost, the identity of an unmarked doll is lost as well. For this reason I would like to present some of the Steinhardt character dolls seen in those early display ads and/or described in great detail in editorial copy. The company had also obtained an exclusive license to produce a doll in the image of Marceline, the famous clown at the New York Hippodrome Theatre. The head for this doll was designed by Stefano Morain. Editorial copy stated that Marceline said of himself: “I am not really a clown. A clown always makes up white with a red mouth, and wears baggy pantaloons and a ruff ‘round his neck …I wear bad fitting evening clothes…” Armed with this description and the ad illustration, it should not be too difficult to identify Marceline, should he be hiding in someone’s collection or present himself at a doll auction or show. In the same ad with Marceline a more traditional looking clown was shown called “Pierrot”. A companion doll for Marceline (not pictured in the ads) was also available. We don’t know what her face looked like. However, her costume was described in great detail in editorial copy as follows: “Columbine, a companion unbreakable doll to Marceline, is a beautiful young Pierette, a charming partner for the well-known clown. Columbine is tastefully costumed in white Close up of Pierrot silk with a Napoleon hat, set jauntily upon her head, with bells dangling from each point. Three red pompoms decorate the front of her costume. The dress extends to the knees and flares out at the lowest point. Columbine’s face is powdered white and has black beauty spots under the eye and chin. White stockings and shoes complete the costume.” Neither of these characters has ever been seen. Hopefully, Marceline’s distinctive looking face and Columbine’s detailed costume description will lead to their discovery. Of course, the biggest thrill would be to hear about Twee Deedle number two.
“Dutch He” and “Dutch She” as seen with editorial copy in “Playthings”, dated April 1911. Note that the boy is wearing an identical outfit as the actual doll seen here.
Full page ad, “Playthings”, May 1911, showing Marceline and Pierrot. Columbine, the lady clown, is also mentioned.
Close up of Marceline
References: Coleman Dorothy S., Elizabeth A. and Evelyn J. (1974 and 1986). Collector’s Encyclopedia of Dolls. Vol. I and II 43
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Kay Jensen Antique Dolls, Bears & Toys 14227 Hwy. 49, Amador City, CA 95601 (209) 267-5639 klj@goldrush.com
E & G Antiques San Dimas, CA 91773 (909) 599-2723 www.eandgantiques.com
Honey & Shar’s Antique & Collectible Dolls Kent, WA 98032 253-946-3094 or 206-295-8585 www.HoneyandShars.com
Martin & Murray Antique Dolls & Accessories Sacramento-Toronto-Paris Marshall: 415.305.1093 Lynn: 647-268-4974
Countess Maree Tarnowska, Aiken, SC 29803 803-643-3938 bobepidoc@aol.com
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Rosalie Whyel Museum of Doll Art Bellevue, WA 98004 (425) 455-1116 www.dollart.com
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Fritzi’s Antique Dolls Yorkville, IL 60560 630.553.7757
Valerie Fogel’s Beautiful Bébés North Bend, WA 98045 425.765.4010 www.beautifulbebes.com
Richard Wright Antiques Open until Sat, Sept 12/09 1406 Hollow Road Birchrunville, PA 19421
STOREWIDE SALE IN MY ONLINE SHOP 719.783.4500 Magnificent Jumeau French Fashion 12" completely original from museum collection. $4495 $3999
Rare China Head Autoperipatetikous 10" entirely original works beautifully. $2995 $2599
Rare Simon & Halbig #411 10-1/2" tall $2750 $1745 Choice c1860 china, 27", beautifully dressed $1450 $849
Early German Fashion swivel neck, bisque arms 14" $1695 $1459
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Judy Lofall, Poulsbo, WA 98370 • Home tel: 360.779.4926 • Cel: 360.434.0331 Fax: 360.697.4405 • e-mail: lofallsdolls@comcast.net • Member UFDC Visa • Master Card • Layaway • Always Buying Quality Dolls Meet Nellie, A lovely unmarked 18” French Fashion, with the prettiest pale bisque. She has a swivel neck and blue paperweight eyes. Her kid body is one of the nicest I’ve seen and her hand stitched fingers are in perfect condition. She wears her original HH wig and pate. Nellie’s wardrobe and accessories are original to her, with the exception of the black socks and trunk. Nellie and all her belongs fit nicely inside the trunk. She is wearing pantaloons, shirt, slip, blouse, dress, shoes, socks and hat. Her wardrobe consists of a long dress, 3 skirts, and a jacket. Accessories include: boots with tassels, brown shoes, long white socks, large bow to enhance skirts, white collar, cape and matching muff, plus 4 lovely hats, gloves, 4 hankies, comb, brush, shoe horn and ribbons with gold medal. Nellie was purchased for Martha, 9 years old, (1859-1958). She comes with providence and has never been on display for sale until now. There is a couple of tiny kiln specks in Nellie’s bisque. They do not distract from her beauty. $16,500
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Reflections on Collecting
Little Black Sambo by Fawn Zeller, c. 1960’s.
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8-1/2” brown bisque Heubach-Kopplesdorf #463-14/0. Smiling face with open mouth, black pupiless eyes, pierced ears with brass earring to match the brass ring in his nose. Mohair top knot and grass skirt. All original. Late 19th century to early 20th century. 11” tan cloth face with sculptured and embroidered features, separately stitched fingers and toes, black mohair wig. White dress, kerchief, undies, and blue checked apron are all original.
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hy do we collect dolls and, more specifically, why do we collect certain dolls? This is a question that I have often asked other collectors and the answers are as varied as the collector. For me, it has been the appeal of a certain doll or dolls with very little regard to the possible monetary value and/or the rarity. The dolls in my collection are representative of many different mediums and price ranges because, in my opinion, an interesting collection should be a reflection of the collector in its diversity. Although I still have the dolls of my childhood (1940’s vintage), my collection realistically began with the purchase in 1964 of two Hummel dolls made of rubber. As with most dolls made of this material, the rubber either hardened or simply ‘melted’ long ago. However, their darling outfits have been recycled and grace two very sweet antique bears. Not long after finding the Hummel dolls, I joined a doll club and purchased the Coleman’s Encyclopedia of Dolls which was my ‘bible’ for several years. Since the publishing of this book many years ago, more information about our hobby has come to light, but this book remains a valuable resource for us all. What might be fact today could easily change tomorrow based on updated information and records. The focus on the black/ethnic dolls came about because of a little doll named Amosandra which was a childhood rubber doll from the Amos and Andy Radio Talk Show in the 1940’s. I might not remember what I had for lunch yesterday, but I can vividly recall the day I got this little girl. Unfortunately, she met with the same fate as the Hummel dolls. Right out of the starting gate, I made something that should have been relatively simple into a daunting task since the black/ethnic dolls were much less plentiful in the doll world. As with most collectors, the more difficult the task, the harder the search. If a doll came with its provenance or history, this made the find so much more rewarding. During the years between the Hummel dolls and having to raise two sons, Tripp and Sam, I met an incredible woman who was to become like a mentor to me and a very dear friend. Everyone needs a mentor especially when first starting out. Mine was Catty White
7-3/4” black wooden head, body and legs; black pipe cleaners are used for the arms. Her smiling face is painted and she is all original in her red polka dot dress, white apron and cotton bole with kerchief headdress. Circa 1930’s/1940’s
5-3/4” coffee colored papier mache boy with very nice painted features and wool looped wig with fading. One piece head and body with arms jointed at the shoulder and legs jointed at the hip. Late 19th century.
10-1/2” Gebruder Heubach #7808 – brown bisque character head with very detailed facial features and molded hair. Wonderful expression, 5-piece composition body and replaced clothing. Late 19th to early 20th century.
who will always remain a very important highlight of my life. Her knowledge was extraordinary and her willingness to share was never wavering. By being one of her assistants at dolls shows from the mid 70’s until her death in September 2005, it exposed me to literally thousands of dolls. What a campus on which to learn and what absolute fun! Although my focus on antique black/ethnic dolls never wavered, there are examples in my collection of vintage, modern, and artist dolls because I think they complement each other and add a different dimension to the overall collection. A true treasure in my collection is Little Black Sambo by the queen of doll artists, Fawn Zeller. This little fellow is made of composition and papier mache. He stands proudly at only 5” with his tiger made of the same materials as the doll. Because Sambo with his green umbrella and tiger is so fragile (1960’s), he is rarely taken out of his case. He just does not travel well. As far as I know, this is the only doll that Fawn made in this medium. It was a thrill to be able to add this little fellow to my collection because I greatly admire her work. How fortunate for the members of Piedmont Doll Club that she made their mascot doll, Polly Piedmont. While at my first UFDC Regional Convention in Buena Vista in 1976 (has it been that long ago?), I found a precious little black Heubach character boy (#7808) with molded hair. His head is brown bisque with a composition 5-piece body, and his expression is just so alive that you couldn’t help but notice him. Many Heubachs have wonderful heads with interesting character faces, but this same attention to details was not reflected in the construction of their bodies. A perfect example of this is a little girl in my collection that has a cardboard body stapled together down the front, bless her heart. However, her precocious face more than makes up for the lack of detail in this area. After all, as with women, clothes can hide a multitude of sins. The black Heubach mentioned above will always hold a special place in my heart because of the many memories attached to him.
Leo Moss grouping. Left 18-1/2” Callie with papier mache head, recycled cloth body with composition arms/legs tinted to match the head; 21” Buzzy - papier mache head on recycled composition arms/legs and cotton body tinted to match the coloring of the head. Sitting is Grace Mae Lavett, 20” with papier mache head with brown glass eyes and tears on her checks, recycled cloth body and legs with composition arms tinted to match the head. The dolls by Leo Moss hold a special place in the author’s heart. 49
9-1/2” china head with finely detailed features, molded hair and black china arms and legs. He is all original in a white silk suit with matching top hat and figured velvet vest carrying his walking stick. Circa last quarter of the 19th century.
Collecting in itself is fun, but the memories and escapades we have along the way are just as rewarding or sometimes even more so. Such is the case when Catty and I were at the UFDC regional in Buena Vista. Even then we were not exactly spring chickens but we decided to ride Space Mountain at Disney Land anyway. How much more of a clue does one need than a sign as you purchased your ticket clearly stating that this particular ride was not for pregnant women, people with any kind of heart condition, diabetes, and the list went on. We were scared to death but later admitted it was loads of fun! As if this were not enough, we decided to rent paddle boats on a river near our hotel. While we had a grand time paddling along with the current, it was a totally different story going back when we were against the current. Both of us felt lucky indeed to have made it back. More importantly we were able to add a doll or two to our collections such as the Heubach 7808. A bit later I was able to acquire a black china man (circa last quarter of the 19th century) who is dressed all originally as a ‘dandy’ in his white suit, top hat, and figured vest. His features are clear and very detailed. He has a body made of dark brown cotton with black china arms and ‘boots’. Shortly thereafter, came two small black chinas (1890’s vintage) – one a man and one a child. As with most things, once you find one, others seem to appear which was the case with these two. They are very different in facial features – one having more ethnic features and the smaller of the two having more pointed features. The doll I call Auntie Pansy has her very own history attached in a small envelope to her skirt. She is dressed in red cotton with white feather stitching and is all original. She has the nicest face with very good detail for a black china doll. Although there is nothing really outstanding about her, she holds a very special part of my heart. There are times when it is difficult to explain why one doll is more endearing than another especially when there is truly nothing outstanding to warrant the feeling. Such is the case with little Auntie Pansy…She is special and this is just the way it is.
In front is a 3 –3/4” china girl with china arms and legs and tan cotton sawdust stuffed body. She is all original in her silk striped dress and white cotton undies. Her face is remarkably detailed for a doll so small. Late 19th century. To her left is a 5–1/2” china head with dark brown cotton body and china arms and high black flat boots. She has short molded hair. She is all original, late 19th century. Sitting is a bisque head doll with molded black hair, bisque arms and legs on a dark brown cloth body. Clothes may be original. Late 19th century. Standing is Auntie Pansy, an 8” china head doll with molded black hair and dark brown china arms/legs on a brown sawdust filled cotton cloth body. She sports her original red dress with feather stitching and white button, white cotton apron and undies. 8” china doll (Auntie Pansy) with molded black hair, dark brown china arms and lower legs, dark brown cloth body that is sawdust stuffed. She is dressed in red cotton with feather stitching down the front, white cotton apron and undies. Headdress is in a tiny red/yellow patterned cotton. A favored doll of the author. Circa mid to late 1900’s. 50
Another little black bisque girl came to me via a friend who knew my love for the black dolls. She is very fashionable in her red cotton dress. In this manner I acquired a tiny sassy miss that was in the collection of Catty White. For a china doll so small (3-3/4”), her face is just remarkable and her size is adorable. Plus, she has on her wonderful original stripped dress made of silk. The above three dolls date from the mid to late 19th century. More recently a black wax doll by Mary McEwen has been added to the collection. Ms. McEwen is not well known in the world as her focus was in the classroom and on sculpture. This doll is different from anything I previously had seen. Perhaps this is why I like her so much. There are times when beauty and perfection take a back seat to unusual. Such is the case here. Gussie is circa 1940’s with a carved wax head and lower arms. Her body and legs are made of wire armature wrapped with cotton bands. She has blown glass eyes, mohair wig, and a very intimidating countenance. One would not want to tangle with her. She is a doll that makes you laugh when you see her which was the case when the photographer took the pictures for this article. She is most definitely a ‘bless her sweet heart’ kind of doll. From a Gaithersburg show I acquired a beautifully made and unusual black cloth doll with exceptional detailing. Her face is sculptured and embroidered and her arms and legs are very shapely. Her separately stitched fingers have fingernails and jewelry and her feet have beautiful red satin shoes with beads sewn on top. Her dress has a crocheted bodice with a mustard colored silk skirt with applied beading to enhance her outfit. She sports a red fringed
14” black cloth doll made of cotton; hard stuffed body with well molded arms and legs. Sculptured and embroidered face. Her fingers are separately stitched with fingernails and decorated with beading, as are her arms. Red satin shoes with embroidered jewels complete her original outfit. She is possibly of Jamaican or Haitian original. Circa mid 20th century if not before.
13-1/2” Mulatto Belton, exceptional quality bisque head with brown blown glass eyes, dark auburn mohair wig and 5-piece composition body/straight wrists. All original , late 19th century.
13” carved wax head with inset blown brown glass eyes by Mary McEwen. Mohair wig. Wax arms on wire armature body and legs covered with cotton strips. Brown and black replaced leather shoes. Tan dress appears to be original. White plain cotton undies. The straw hat is a replacement. What an expression!
14” black cotton doll with embroidered facial features that has a wonderful smile. She is dressed in a red flowered cotton dress with white organza apron and white cotton undies. A red plaid scarf and brass loop earrings complete her all original outfit. Circa – early to mid 1900’s.
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19-1/2” Mammy is made of very black cotton fabric with embroidered features and black yarn hair. Her outfit consists of a pale muted colored dress, apron, and headdress in cotton and her undies are of white cotton. She has embroidered features. This doll was given to her first owner in 1918 by her father on her 5th birthday. 1918.
5” black bisque Golliwog – very rare in this small size. Brown china arms and legs on a brown cotton cloth body. Replaced appropriate clothing. Late 19th century.
18” brown cloth doll with hand painted features sporting her original cotton outfit of dark blue with white polka dots and kerchief. White apron, undies, and felt shoes complete her outfit. Late 19th century.
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shawl in her left hand and a handkerchief on her right hip. Cotton undies and a red turban complete her outfit. No detail has been overlooked. She is an outstanding doll of this type possibly of Jamaican or Haitian origin and was made either early to middle 20th century. Mammy, a black cloth doll, came by way of a fellow doll club member, Elizabeth Holder, who received this doll as a special gift from her father to celebrate her 5th birthday in 1918. She has her own individual appeal as do most cloth dolls. Mammy was very special to her first owner and she is very special to me, her second owner. Fortunate is she to have retained her original clothing and provenance. Another doll that combines a little history with her uniqueness is Dinah (1900), a 22” cloth doll made of dark brown cotton with embroidered features and wool looped wig. Her clothing is original even down to the kerchief on her head. With her came a little cotton bag of small wooden clothes pins. This doll was found by a fellow collector on top of a trash pile waiting to be picked up by the garbage collectors. She is proof positive that one person’s trash is another’s treasure, and a treasure she is as she won a blue ribbon at a UFDC national convention in the mid 1990’s. This year a wonderful doll came to me from a dear friend and doll dealer, Billye Harris. This is Etta, a 21” Beecher type stockinette doll (1890’s) that is all original with the possible exception of her darling shoes. Her unique appeal is readily seen right up front. What a face! Do you think she could handle a room full of unruly children? You bet! She is special not only because she came from a friend, but she has added another dimension to my collection. She is in wonderful condition and her clothes are so true to her personality… everything about her blends well together. As with us all, sometimes things happen when we least expect it and for all the right reasons. I met Billye Harris at a doll club meeting when she was first starting out in the doll world. It was so encouraging to know that there are dealers out there with high integrity who are truly interested in the history of dolls and the fun in learning and meeting new friends. By being fortunate enough to assist Billye in her sales booth at some of the shows, it has given my interest in collecting a shot in the arm after the death of Catty. Experiences such as driving to a doll show and being several hours late because I (the appointed navigator) was more interested in the gorgeous Fall mountain colors than the road is one that ends up being a fond memory. Would any of us be so avid in our search for that ‘perfect’ doll if we did not have others with whom to share not only our dolls but our experiences? Every single one of my dolls has a special place in my heart and, if really pushed, I could probably recall where and how I got the doll, the price I paid, and the appeal it had and still holds for me. It is a road down which I have traveled for many years (and, hopefully, for many more) and in so doing has afforded me the opportunity to meet so many knowledgeable and diverse people from all walks of life. If you collect what you like, you will never be disappointed.
22” brown cloth doll with embroidered features (Dinah) and a seam running down the center of her face, separately stitched fingers with sewn on black cloth ‘shoes’ with red laces. Her original outfit is a brown/ blue checked dress with a white apron and red figured kerchief. She has a white cotton apron and white undies. Her provenance remains with her and she was made in 1900 by Annie Kenningham of Ashland, VA. She was found on a trash pile waiting to be picked up by the garbage collector. In her doll case, she proudly displays her blue ribbon from a UFDC national convention in the mid 1990’s.
20” Beecher-Type brown stockinette head with black cotton body, arms, and legs. Needle sculptured face with embroidered features and glass applied eyes. Looped wool hair. Black figured dress, white cotton apron and undies with fabulous mustard colored crocheted shoes. Dress is original – apron and shoes may be appropriate replacements. Excellent condition for a Beecher doll. Her name is Etta and she is special to the author. 1893 – 1910.
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1) Adorable 5.5" Kestner All Bisque Extreem Pouty; All Original (tiny ear flake): $4500 2) Enchanting 12" Black/Mulatto RARE German Character Child: S&H 1358: $9800 3) Charming 14" RARE Lrg Size AM 323 GOOGLY; All Original: $4300 4) Lovely 17" S&H DEP; Most Original: $3800 5) Fabulous 18" Jullien Bebe; All Antique; RARE Original marked Jullien Bebe Shoes: $6500 6) Beautiful 27" Tete Jumeau Bebe #10, w/original BOX & Original # 10 Jumeau Shoes: $7800 All dolls are in super condition overall (unless otherwise noted) w/normal wear to composition bodies. Call or check out my website for further details.
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hen the NADDA dealers come out to play, they bring all their best dolls! Such was certainly the case at the April NADDA Show, La Crème de la Crème in Los Angeles. The theme for the show was chosen by Show Chairman, Marshall Martin, who is as much at home in Paris as he is in Sacramento. He enlisted the help of Janet Gula, a collector of French dolls, who in turn appealed to all the show dealers to bring one item from their own collection, which for them exemplified La Crème de la Crème. At the Embassy Suites set up began on Friday morning with the arrival of the display cases and draped tables. Furniture and lamps were moved around as each parlor was converted into a doll shop. Window displays were created, dishes of candy set out, signs posted, all in readiness for the opening Saturday morning. When collectors stepped off the elevator onto the 12th floor atrium level, they walked onto a street of 30 doll shops. It really doesn’t get any better than this! The National Antique Doll Dealers Association was created over twenty years ago. At the time, dolls were increasing in value so rapidly that there were many fringe people jumping on the bandwagon, calling themselves doll dealers without any appreciable knowledge of dolls. Anyone who found a bisque doll in an attic or basement thought they had something that was worth thousands. Usually these attic finds were marked Armand Marseille, so the local antique dealers were sure they had a rare French doll. If they had “sleepy eyes and pearly teeth”, so much the better! Ethics and integrity soon became an issue for collectors who were buying dolls at local shows or auctions and, for the first time, were buying on the Internet. The mandate for NADDA is to provide the security of knowing that you are buying from a dealer who has
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many years of experience and significant knowledge of dolls. The process of joining NADDA is quite long and involved. The applicant’s merchandise is juried and their background is checked. They must have several sponsors within the organization before they are invited to become members. Finally, each member signs an agreement to abide by the very strict NADDA Code of Ethics of which the highlights are listed here: • All merchandise for sale shall be tagged and priced in US dollars and cents. • All sales shall be accompanied by a sales receipt clearly marked with the name and contact information of the dealer and the consignor, if any. • All merchandise shall be clearly described, including identifying marks, if applicable. • All damage, flaws, defects and restorations shall be noted on the merchandise tag. Some misconceptions about NADDA persist even after two decades. The most difficult one to expunge is the concept that NADDA shows are terribly exclusive, offering only merchandise in the thousands of dollars range. Not so! Merchandise ranges from just a couple of dollars up. Items that are excluded from the shows are dolls that are either less than fifty years old or dolls that are reproductions. With Barbie’s® 50th birthday this year, that means NADDA shows are everything from Bru to Barbie®. In addition, NADDA recognizes the need collectors have to research dolls, to do minor restorations and to appropriately costume their dolls. For this reason, dealers often have a basket of fabrics or a stack of doll magazines and books for sale. Every dealer has miscellaneous small doll related items to satisfy collector’s needs for just the right shoes or bonnet, an accessory or two or even a body to match that head you have carried around for years.
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The Los Angeles NADDA show was no exception. More than ever, dealers are cognizant of the fact that collectors may be worried about the current economy. Many dealers are prepared to offer a layaway plan to collectors. Others are willing to trade merchandise as partial payment. If a doll purchase is not in your plan this year, NADDA dealers welcome you to look and enjoy, discuss your collecting, ask questions and share in an information exchange. NADDA dealers are all collectors themselves, still studying and enjoying learning new things. Attending a NADDA show is like going to the best doll museum in the world, but like Brigadoon, it is only there for a day. Whether it is a set of Dionne Quintuplets, a Madame Alexander Cissette or a Jumeau in the original box, you may find them at the show. Of course, the mainstay of the show is antique bisque, but every dealer has additions to their offerings of bisque. The thing to remember with NADDA is that the dolls are for study and for purchase. NADDA dealers know that circumstances change. The most important thing to remember is to keep your doll network healthy. Never stay home from a show because “you cannot buy another thing!” Go to the show. Enjoy the displays. Talk dolls. Have lunch with your friends. These are the things that are the most important in our hobby. When you get home you will look at your collection with a new perspective and appreciation.
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Gone but not forgotten. A pair of flashy boots belonging to the late Richard Wright.
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Superb 12” Jumeau Bebe Size 3 w/ armband. $14,500 Please visit our website at www.rubylane.com/shops/taeckerhouseantiquedolls
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7-1/2” Simon Halbig 886, All Bisque Beauty, 4 strap brown boots, black over the knee stockings, all original outfit and wig, blue sleep eyes. Comes with a basket, 2 extra outfits and her antique dog. What a rare little beauty! $1695.
Email: victorianretreat@msn.com Member of UFDC See this doll and other treasures at my Ruby Lane Shop.
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Gorgeous 14” blue eyed French portrait bebe by Jumeau. Exquisite coloring with desirable pale bisque. On original 8 ball jointed Jumeau body. Visit her and other quality antique dolls and accessories on my website.
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13” Unmarked Early Kestner Antique Bisque Doll w/rare face. Sleep brown eyes, feathered brows, lovely bisque. Open mouth with 2 square upper teeth. Darling chubby child face. H.H. Vintage wigImsco label, adorable vintage dress. Antique crocheted hat with pink silk ribbon. Stamped Kestner bjb (Hands repainted, repair top of one thigh). Resembles closed mouth Kestner but with open mouth! Absolutely perfect, no chips, etc. Adorable $775. Postage & Ins. $16. Layaway always ok. Carole Harris Tel 516-596-2165. Email: b2cdolls@yahoo.com. Selling antique dolls for 25 years.
Avgusta’s Bisque Dolls SARA www.abidolls.com (925)687-0334 BERNSTEIN Super rare 12” black Googly character. Fired bisque head, ball jointed body with jointed wrists. Amazing! $4,950
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www.bebesandbruins.com Kestner 220 toddler boy -14”, old blonde wig, open mouth with teeth, fully jointed toddler body, perfect bisque. $3500 Call 215-794-8164 or email alloyd@nni.com. Member UFDC and NADDA.
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I’ve just acquired some fantastic dolls - cloth, bisque, etc. Enjoy a visit to my websites for pictures and prices. phone 732-536-4101 Email: santiqbebe@aol.com
www.sarabernsteindolls.com or www.rubylane.com/shops/sarabernsteindolls 29” Steiner w/ top and bottom teeth, blue paperweight eyes, mohair wig attached to cardboard pate. On good Steiner body with Mama Papa strings. Marked “Figure B.6. J Steiner. Bte S.G.D.C. Paris.” $6,000. Call 904-824-1975
1950 11-1/2” Unplayed with Bild Lilli in original #1131 Ballerina outfit. $2,400. Connie Lee Martin, 4018 E. 17th Street, Tucson, AZ 85711. Phone 520-325-1939
12” Incised Jumeau #3, rare size for an incised model according to the Jumeau Book by Francois Theimer. This demure little charmer has an exquisite face, flawless bisque, and an adorable straight wristed, marked body. Her jacket of vintage “ashes of roses” silk has a pleated skirt of ecru silk the color carried out in her feathered trimmed chapeau. More pics available upon request. $7500.
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Preview: Theriault’s July 12 Albert Marque and the Ballets Russes Connection
t was 1909. Paris was a-buzz with the extraordinary Ballets Russes whose premiere performance had just been courageously (some said outrageously) unveiled. From that same Paris scene sprang the icon-shattering art works of Chagall, Braque, Matisse, Picasso, and others, as well as the new unfettered fashion styles of Chanel, Paul Poiret and Margaine-Lacroix. And, in the doll world, there was the stunning attempt at the creation of a new form of doll, memorialized in an article written at the time, named “The Renaissance of the French Doll” and extolling the doll creations of artists such as the sculptor Albert Marque. To some the art scene was exhilarating; to others, merely scandalous. The Ballets Russes, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2009, altered the course of musical history, re-defining ballet for the 20th century. It was avant-garde for its time, profoundly reflecting the Art Nouveau and Modernist movements, but also a benchmark for the future. The Ballets Russes idea was simple: collaboration. Sergei Diaghilev, who led the troupe from 1909 to 1929, arrived in Paris from his St. Petersburg home which had disdained his new style of dance and entered the The Albert Marque doll to be Parisian art scene with auctioned by Theriault’s on a unique agenda. He Sunday, July 12, from the would draw upon Bracco Collection of Milan, the talents of artists Italy. The doll bears the Marque signature on the from every field head along with the toward the goal notation, 21, indicating of creating a its appearance from the performance mold (it is believed that perfect in no more than 100 numbered examples every aspect – were made), and is choreography, set, costumed as a gallant of costumes, and music. the 19th century court, Artists such as Braque, probably inspired Bakst, Matisse and by the 1909 premiere Utrillo collaborated performance with him in set of Armida’s design. It is Pavilion by known that Ballets Coco Chanel Russe. created some of the costumes. The art world of Paris in the pre-WWI years was a tight society. Everyone knew everyone. Artists, painters, sculptors, designers, writers and even visionaries
struggled against the constraints of the past yet still admiring its principles. Scale, proportion, purpose were still important, although skewed to up-end the expected. In such a world the members of the art world clung to each other for courage, and were inspired by each other’s visions. So it was with Ballets Russes and so it was with a young artist, Albert Marque. And in this world, their paths crossed. From documents published in Francois Theimer’s important work, Albert Marque, A Sculptor, A Doll, we learn of Marque’s deep involvement in the Parisian artistic world. Even his venture into the renaissance of the French doll movement revealed close collaboration with another sculptor, Aristodeme Botta, and with fashion designer, Madame Margaine-Lacroix. So it is not unreasonable to assume that he was inspired by and involved with other artistic movements of the time. In fact, there is proof of this. And the proof appears on the dolls, themselves. Until now collectors have searched for edition numbers on the back of the doll’s head. They have examined costumes, some known to be original. And they have known, from Theimer’s fine research, of the connection with fashion designer Margaine-Lacroix in the creation of costumes and themes. What collectors have not heeded is another hidden clue that sometimes appears on the Marque doll. Written in pencil on the base of the foot of some of the dolls is a notation of how the doll was costumed and presented in the MargaineLacroix Exhibition of 1915. An example of this foot marking is shown on page 392 of The Encyclopedia of French Dolls by Theimer. And now, another example has come to light on the foot of an Albert Marque doll from the Bracco Collection of Milan, Italy to be auctioned by Theriault’s on Sunday, July 12, in Atlanta, Georgia. The inscription on the foot, in a sprawling penmanship identical to that shown in The Encyclopedia of French Dolls says, simply, Danseur Russe N.3. Putting two and two together, it is clear. The doll was intended to be costumed as a dancer from the Ballets Russes! Albert Marque and Madame MargaineLacroix were showing their allegiance to the nouveau art world by a simple act of deference to that troupe. It is surely more than coincidence that three of the most popular costume themes of the Ballets Russes are identical to three major themes of the documented Marque costumes. One is Russian folklore, another is fantasy, and the third theme is the 18th century French court. A study of the Marque costumes in the Theimer book documents this fact, as does a review of 1909-1929 Ballets Russe costumes. And, it is as a gallant of the 18th century French court in which Danseur Russe N.3 is costumed. A word of caution, here. To date, documents are not known that verify an absolute connection between the Ballets Russes and the Albert Marque dolls. Nothing but a simple pencil inscription serves as proof of this tantalizing tidbit. Still, for those who love history, the re-appearance of the Danseur Russe Marque on the centennial anniversary of the Ballets Russe is a felicitous delight. The inscription on the foot of the Marque reads “Danseur Russe N.3” indicating its presentation as a dancer from the avant-garde Russian ballet troupe. The N.3 inscription, presumably indicating number 3 of a set, suggests that other of the Marque dolls were also costumed as performers from Ballets Russes. More Auction Gallery on page 60
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Preview: Skinner to Sell Richard Wright Collection
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kinner, one of the nation’s leading auction houses for antiques and fine art, recently announced that it has been chosen as the sole auction house to handle the sale of the estate of Richard Wright, one of the world’s leading experts in the field of fine dolls, and a prominent appraiser on the PBS series, The Antiques Roadshow. The estate of Richard Wright promises to be a major highlight of Skinner’s fall auction season with two exciting and diverse sales. Session I will be held on October 10, 2009 in Skinner’s new gallery in Marlborough, Massachusetts. It will feature Mr. Wright’s collection of dolls and accessories - one of the most prominent doll collections to be seen in the auction world for many years. For this session, Skinner’s has teamed with Andy and Becky Ourant of Adamstown, Pennsylvania. Highlights from Session I include the finest examples spanning three centuries of doll making beginning with rare 18th century English wooden dolls in incredible, all original condition. Mr. Wright collected an impressive group of finely carved early 18th century Grodnertal wooden dolls, many featured in articles by famous doll historian John Noble. Also offered will be important examples of fine mid-19th
century German and French papier mache, China, parian and bisque dolls. An outstanding selection of early 20th century art reform character dolls include elusive models from Kammer & Reinhardt, Simon & Halbig, Heubach and others. American cloth dolls include unique folk art examples, Izannah Walker children and a rare Martha Chase Alice and Wonderland set. Along with this bountiful selection doll rarities are many fine examples of early toys, candy containers, miniature period furniture, a fine early English baby house, rare dollhouse dolls and miniatures. Doll accessories round out the sale including fine early original doll clothing, shoes and accessories. Along with his passion for, and vast knowledge of dolls, Richard Wright was a keen and discerning collector of both fine and decorative arts. Session II of the Richard Wright collection will be sold on October 24, 2009 in Skinner’s Boston gallery, and will feature this portion of the collection comprising a wide variety of European pottery and porcelain, Tiffany leaded glass table lamps Art Nouveau furniture and much more, Skinner galleries are located in Boston and Marlborough, Mass. For more information, visit Skinner’s website www.skinnerinc.com
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ithington’s opening season auction kicked off with this lovely 22 inch unmarked P.D. With glass eyes, closed mouth, pierced ears, French jointed, compo body with sticker on right sole, reading: “Paris, Depose”, metal hands, and wearing the original clothes, it sold for $12,300. The 28-inch Portrait Jumeau Fashion, glass eyes, closed mouth, applied ears, swivel neck, kid body and original style dress brought $4400.
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rare black cloth character doll by Martha Chase, 17 inches tall with the original paper label on the back torso, c. 1895, sold for $12,500 at Theriault’s April 26 auction in Short Hills, NJ.
petite 13-inch bisque bebe by Schmitt et Fils, with the original Paris store label, “A. Delathuilerie, Grand Magasins de Jouets, Rue St Honore Paris, English Spoken,” c. 1880, brought $19,500 at the April Theriault auction.
We would like to thank the following auction houses for their participation: James D. Julia, P.O Box 830 Fairfield, Maine 04937 Phone 207-453-7125 www.jamesdjulia.com
Skinner, Inc., 274 Cedar Hill Street Marlborough, MA 01752 Phone 508-970-3000 www.skinnerinc.com François Theimer, 4 rue des Cavaliers 89130 Toucy, www.theimer.fr Theriault’s, P. O. Box 151, Annapolis, MD 21404. Phone 410-224-3655 www.theriault.com Withington Auction, 17 Atwood Road, Hillsborough, NH 03244. Phone 603-478-3232. www.withingtonauction.com
Calendar of Events
If you plan on attending a show, please call the contact number to verify the date and location as they may change.
June 2009
2 Chester County, PA. Attic Sale. Richard Wright Antiques. 610-827-7442. 6 Belleville, IL. Doll & Teddy Bear & Dollhouse & Miniature Show. BelleClair Expo. Kay Weber. 618-233-0940. 6-7 Gaithersburg, MD. Eastern National Antique Doll Show. The Fairgrounds. Bellman Events. 443-617-3590. infoDOLLS@comcast.net 6 West Covina, CA. Doll Show. Elk’s Lodge. National Doll Festival. 831-438-5349. NatlDoll@aol.com 7 Anaheim, CA. Doll Show. Anaheim Plaza Hotel. National Doll Festival. 831-438-5349. NatlDoll@aol.com 7 Portsmouth, NH. Doll & Bear & Steiff Trunk Show. Frank Jones Center. Wendy Collins. 603-969-1699. collinsgifts14@aol.com 13 San Jose, CA. Doll Show. Santa Clara County Fairgrounds. Crossroads. Dorothy Drake. 775-348-7713. 14 Le Grand, CA. Antique Doll Auction. Hewlett’s Auction Hall. 209-389-4542. www.hewlettsauctions.com 6/15-9/15 High Point, NC. Barbie-50 Exhibit. Doll & Miniature Museum of High Point. 336-885-3655. 336-887-2159. www.dollandminiaturemuseum.org. 18 Nashua, NH. Doll Auction. Holiday Inn. Withington Auction, Inc. 603-478-3232. www.withingtonauction.com 26-27 Fairfield, ME. Antique Doll & Toy & Advertising Auction. James D. Julia Inc. Auction Facility. 207-453-7125. 27 Kansas City, MO. Frasher Doll Auction. KCI Expo Center/Holiday Inn, Kansas City International Airport. 816-625-3786. 27-28 Puyallup, WA. Doll Show. Puyallup Fair & Event Center. Crossroads. Dorothy Drake. 775-348-7713.
July 2009
11-15 Atlanta, GA. National Doll Festival. Holiday Inn Select Hotel. 831-438-5349. NatlDoll@aol.com 12 Atlanta, GA. Two Doll Auctions. Westin Peachtree Plaza. Theriault’s. 800-638-0422. 12-17 Atlanta, GA. United Federation of Doll Clubs’ 60th National Convention. Atlanta Marriott Marquis Hotel. Ann Seymour. 301-725-5041. 19 Mounds View, MN. Doll Show. Mermaid Event Center. C Promotions Plus. car4ann@msn.com 25 New York, NY. Black Doll & Craft Show. The Riverside Church. Sharon Alexander, Done Up! Show Group. 212-594-2455. www.blackdollshows.com 26 Ewing, NJ. Doll Show & Sale. West Trenton Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1. Delaware Valley Doll Club of NJ. 609-259-3428. 609-371-1902. continued on page 63
Legacy Doll Museum www.legacydollmuseum.com
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With over 500 dolls (from 1850-1970) and 4,000 playthings including French Fashions decked out in all their finery, German Characters in whimsical displays and a nursery filled with antique christening gowns and baby Hildas, you will find something to delight you. We have a fully stocked gift shop for your shopping pleasure. Come soon as the dolls are awaiting your visit. Check our website for times, events and admission.
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August 2009
1-2 Archbold, OH. Doll & Teddy Bear Show & Sale. Founder’s Hall. Sauder Village. 800-590-9755. 1 Vallejo, CA. Doll Sale. Vallejo Fairgrounds. Nancy Jo’s. 925-229-4190. 2 San Diego, CA. Doll & Teddy Bear Show. Sheraton Mission Valley. Crossroads. Dorothy Drake. 775-348-7713. 9 Laconia, NH. Doll & Miniature & Teddy Bear Show & Sale. Leavitt Park Community Center. Lakes Region Doll Club. 603-524-0129. 15-16 Belgium, Hallen/Belfort, Markt 7, 8000 Brugge. Doll & Teddy Bear Show. www.niesjewolters.nl 15 East Peoria, IL. Doll & Teddy Bear & Toy Show & Sale. E.Peoria Event Center. Julie Bronski. 312-919-7135. 15 Huntsville, AL. Doll Show & Sale. Historic Huntsville Depot Roundhouse. Twickenham Doll Club. 256-881-4809. bgjennings@comcast.net 20-21 Nashua, NH. Doll Auction. Holiday Inn. Withington Auction, Inc. 603-478-3232. www.withingtonauction.com 22 San Antonio, TX. Doll Show & Sale. Live Oak Civic Center. Dorothy Meredith. 830-708-8054. www.dolldr.com 23 Bellevue, WA. Antique Doll & Toy Market. Red Lion Bellevue Inn. Teresa Lehmbeck. 425-413-9516. rivertoncottage@hotmail.com 23 Strongsville, OH. Doll & Bear Show. Holiday Inn. Gail Lemmon. 440-396-5386. 30 Mankato, MN. Doll Show. Best Western Inn. Lady Slipper Doll Club. 507-334-0431.
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Christmas in July Doll Show and Sale
Sunday, July 26, 2009 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. West Trenton Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1 40 West Upper Ferry Road Ewing, NJ 08628 Admission $4.50 ($4.00 with flyer)
☎ (609) 259-3428 for dealer information (609) 371-1902 for all other requests Door Prizes Air Conditioned Snacks & Lunch Available For directions and information visit us at: www.dvdcnj.org
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The Doll Works Judith Armitstead (781) 334-5577 P.O. Box 195, Lynnfield, MA 01940
Please visit our website for a fine selection of antique dolls, dollhouse dolls, dollhouse miniatures, teddy bears, all bisque dolls, bathing beauties, kewpies, dresser boxes, snow babies, half dolls, and doll accessories at www.thedollworks.net German Schneegas Dollhouse Group
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Always Buying and Selling Great Schoenhut Toys. Call for an ever-changing inventory. Top prices paid. Phone 631-351-0982 (eastern time) Keith Kaonis, P.O. Box 239, Northport, NY 11721-0344
For information send SASE (2 stamps) to: Nancy Jo Schreeder, 305 Robinson St., Martinez, CA 94553 Phone 925-229-4190 Fax 925-229-5369
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Sherman’s Antiques & Doll Hospital
2750 Lake Alfred Road (Hwy 17N) Winter Haven, FL 33881 We specialize in antique and collectable toys and dolls and also deal in all types of antiques. Our doll doctor has over 20 years experience with all doll services performed on site. We make as well as restore teddy bears too. Our doll doctor can make wigs, clothes or any service your doll may need. We are located in central Florida and opened year around seven days a week. Monday thru Saturday 10 am – 5 pm and Sunday 12 pm – 5 pm. Call 863-298-4333 or 863-221-4035. Email: Jerry@Shermansantiques.net Website: www.shermansantiques.net Member of UFDC
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Frizellburg Antique Store www.frizellburgantiques.com
Visit our website today! A quality group shop specializing in dolls, toys and holidays. Laura Turner, proprietor 1909 Old Taneytown Road, Westminster, MD 21158. 410-848-0664 410-875-2850
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Please include payment with your ad.Larger ads are considered display ads — call us for information. 1-888-800-2588. Antique Doll Collector, P.O. Box 239, Northport, NY 11768 Classified ads due no later than the first day of the preceding month of publication. Example: May 1 for the June issue.
WANTED TO BUY • Music Boxes • Musical Clocks • Mechanical Organs
Always in the market for better quality disc and cylinder music boxes, musical clocks, singing birds, band organs, player organs, coin pianos, monkey organs, Wurlitzer 78 rpm jukeboxes, slot machines. Any condition. Martin Roenigk, 75 Prospect Avenue, Eureka Springs, AR 72632. Toll Free 800-671-6333 email: mroenigk@aol.com
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ANTIQUE dolls and collectibles, LSADSE for color fully illustrated list. 10 month layaway available. Member UFDC & NADDA. Regina A. Steele, 23 Wheatfield DR, Wilmington, DE 19810-4351. Phone 302-475-5374 Email: RSteele855@aol.com Please visit my website: www.ReginaSteele.com RESTORATION of Antique Teddy Bears. Professional repair specializing in early soft stuffed toys. Always interested in BUYING old bears and pals in any condition. Restoration and Teddy Artist Laura Boeck-Singers (414) 871-4956 Email lkboeck@sbcglobal.net Web www.teddy-bear-artists.com ANTIQUE DOLLS – French and German Bisque, All Bisque, Chinas, Limited Ed. Doll Plates. SASE. Ann Lloyd, 5632 S. Deer Run Road, Doylestown, PA 18902. 215-794-8164. Email: alloyd@nni.com RubyLane.com/shops/anntiquedolls Member NADDA, UFDC Antique Doll Repair and Restoration full service repair of dolls including bisque, composition, hard plastic and vinyl dolls. We specialize in antique and vintage doll clothing and related accessories. Call Rhoda’s Doll Emporium 618-387-1255. Email rhodawade99@gmail.com
Valerie Fogel
Liberal lay-away policy. Three day return privilege -ALWAYS BUYING-
North Bend, WA. 98045 Tel: 425.765.4010 Fax: 425.292.0185 (call 1st) Valerie@beautifulbebes.com Member UFDC
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Beautifulbebes.com Enthralling 12.5" Bru Jeune 2 Bebe. Mystery and beauty collide in the mystic blue spiral eyes of this royal child. Blessed with a prominent tongue encircled by petulant lips, Mlle. Bru 2 is a vision in her original flaxen mohair wig, turquoise earrings, tender silk dress with romantic French bonnet. Early and ripely beautiful… POR
Now comes a treasure from an attic in London… a diminutive 14" Bisque Hip Steiner ca. 1870. Truly the epitome of the collector quest… stunning bisque head, shoulder plate and adorable little feet, lavish antique lace dress w/ matched bonnet, skin wig, enamel eyes of cobalt blue, palest bisque with rosied cheeks. So desirable in this petite size. And - Oh! What a face! $8900
Truly beautiful, truly enticing... the face that launched the beginning of the end of the Golden Age of French Dolls. Mlle Eden Bebe from the Fleischmann & Bloedel Co. ca 1890-1899. These dolls have captured the hearts of collectors worldwide for their wide eyes, lustrous bisque and gentle countenance. A majestic 26" bebe, fabulous bisque, endearing face $6800
Here comes Trouble! Twelve inches of mischief... the kind we like! This little Hertel Schwab wears his original mariner type outfit, has his orig wig on his orig composition 5 pc. body. What a centerpiece or a great companion to a larger Googly friend. $3350
The legendary beauty of Empress Eugenie has been forever captured in the gently smiling face of this 15.5" Bru Poupee ca. 1873. Regal in orig. fabulous crimson silk strolling suit with feathered ecru silk trims & miniature hand painted buttons, additional silk plaid cape, lorgnettes, garnet glass ear bobs, kid skin wig, leather boots, orig bonnet. Generally excellent kid skin body with intact wooden hands. Priceless! $7600
Delicate as a spring blossom, this 12" child is truly a tribute to the level of excellence achieved by the Ettienne Denamur Firm. Tenderness of artistic expression in stroke & hue of lids, brows, lips & lashes on a perfect palette of creamy, even bisque. Spiral threaded blue pw eyes, antq. mohair wig, delightful antq. fabric dress , flowered bonnet, leather shoes. $4850
1406 Hollow Road P.O. Box 227 Birchrunville, PA 19421 P/610-827-7442 F/610-827-7939 rwantiquez@aol.com Member NADDA & UFDC REMAINS OPEN UNTIL SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12! A treasure trove of dolls of all types, decorative antiques and important furniture, the shop is filled with irresistible buys for collectors and dealers.
ATTIC SALE - Once in a Lifetime Opportunity! Tuesday, June 2nd from 11 am to 6 pm We have cleaned out the attic and are offering for the first time Richard’s private stash of bodies including Bru, Jumeau, Steiner, A.T., F.G., Fashion and all types of German children, toddler and baby bodies; we also have a large selection of shoulder plates, arms, and heads. We are also offering clothing of all types and sizes, wigs, shoes, reference books, doll stands, and much, much more. The sale will be conducted on a first come first served basis. All items have been priced for immediate sale. Beginning at 9:00 am numbers will be assigned to customers in line. The first 25 people will be admitted into the shop promptly at 11:00 am, and the next in line will be allowed in as space permits. Sorry, no presale of parts and accessories.
Hours: Tues. - Fri. 10am-5pm or by appointment We are located in the heart of Chester County, PA 30 minutes east of Adamstown Antique Markets 45 minutes west of Philadelphia
The staff of Richard Wright Antiques will exhibit at the following shows: National UFDC Convention, Atlanta, GA, July 12-17 Gaithersburg Fairgrounds, September 19 & 20