Antique DOLL Collector November 2009 Vol. 12, No. 10
November 2009 Vol. 12, No. 10 $595 / $695 Canada www.antiquedollcollector.com
Theriault’s Grand January Marquis Auction Weekend January 8th - 10th, 2010 in Newport Beach, California at the Fairmont Hotel
“In a Perfect Harmony”,The Extraordinary Antique Doll Collection of Vera Bryant of Birmingham, Alabama A legend in the world of dolls for some 30 years, Vera Bryant has amassed an extraordinary collection of the rarest French bebes and German characters. Her unique taste has always been for the elusive models and the unusual faces. Original costumes are a hallmark of her dolls - and was a focus of her collecting from the very start. This event will easily be thought of as one of the most important doll auction events in history, on par, indeed, with such legendary Theriault events as those of the Lucy Morgan and Mildred Seeley Collections. Preview 9 AM. Auction 11 AM. Catalog $59.
“Echoes of Remembered Rooms”, Dollhouse Miniatures, Miniature Dolls, and Dollhouses from the Viennese Collection of Hanne Buktas Collected with passion over a 30-year period, and filling the upper floors of her stately Vienna mansion, was this, what most consider the most comprehensive and exquisite collection of miniatures ever privately collected. An astounding 1200 lots will make up this two-part catalog held as part of Theriault’s annual gala January multi-auction weekend. Comprised of the finest in European 18th and 19th century miniature furnishings and accessories, the collection is rich as well in miniature dolls, mignonettes, room settings, and historic dollhouses. The collection will appeal to the lover of small dolls as well as the seeker of rare miniaturia. Friday Preview 12 Noon. Auction 2 PM. Sunday Preview 9 AM. Auction 11 AM. Catalog $59.
To order catalogs for both auctions call 800-638-0422 or visit www.theriaults.com. Look in next month’s issue of Antique Doll Collector for a large spread of many more beautiful items to be offered at Theriault’s Marquis Auction Weekend in January.
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Joyce and Vincent Lanza
Visit my website: www.grandmasatticdolls.com 1. - 2. 21" E. 9 J. Jumeau Bebe, gorgeous royal blue p/w eyes w/early mauve blush under brows, luscious lashes, immaculate pale bisque, applied ears, orig. head coil still intact, ant. long tailed full mohair wig & pate. Wears a fabulous ant. Fr. wool dress, ant. hat, orig. undies, Fr. shoes & Jumeau socks, on orig. chunky fully 1-2 3 "signed" early 8 ball st. wrist Jumeau body. Absolutely STUNNING!!! $15,000. 3. 14" S & H #1299 Character, flawless pale bisque, 2 upper teeth, dimples, blue sl. eyes, orig. mohair wig & pate, wearing ant. batiste dress & ant. bonnet, old undies & orig. shoes & socks. On orig. S & H body. This is a very hard to find character & just darling!!! $1350. 4. 4 1/2" All Bisque Bye Lo Baby, blue sl. eyes, mint bisque overall, orig. mohair wig, wearing orig. 5 6 pink crocheted costume w/ matching hat, jacket & booties. Incised 6/11 Grace S. Putnum & is a little jewel!! $1550. 5. 8 1/2" Swaine & Co. DIP Character Baby, mint pale bisque, orig. mohair wig & pate, cl/mo. blue sl. eyes, molded eyelids & great expression, wearing factory orig. batiste & lace baby gown, bonnet, diaper & booties. On her orig. 5 pc. bent limb baby body. Great tiny size & modeling. Adorable!!! $1095. 6. 5 1/2" All Bisque S & H, bl. outlined sl. eyes, swivel neck, cl/ mo., feathered brows, orig. mohair wig & pate w/orig. ribbon hair band, wearing darling orig. thin wool & lace dress. On orig. perfect early peg strung body. Perfect bisque overall. Absolutely beautiful & pouty!!! $3800. 7. - 8. 24" Tete Jumeau #11, fully signed Jumeau head stamp, fabulous bisque, gorgeous huge bulging blue p/w eyes, luscious lashes, ant. full mohair wig & orig. pate, wears magnificent thin wool & lace Fr. ant. dress, ant. undies, orig. 9 "signed" ant. Fr. shoes, Jumeau socks and a fabulous Fr. ant. hat. On her orig. chunky "signed" Jumeau body. AMAZING face!!! ONLY.... $6995. 9. 24" S & H #1249 "Santa", cornflower blue sl. eyes, magnificent pale bisque, orig. mohair wig & pate, wearing a magnificent ant. brushed cotton dress, ant. bonnet & orig. shoes. On orig. S & H body. Beautiful "Incised" Santa w/fabulous modeling. They don't come any more beautiful than her. (Parasol NOT included). OUTSTANDING!!!! $2575. 10. - 11. 15" Early French R.D. Bebe, magnificent pale bisque, blue threaded p/w eyes, ant. Fr. mohair wig, orig. pate & head coil, wearing gorgeous Fr. ant. silk dress, ant. undies, FABULOUS ant. Fr. shoes w/rosettes, & ant. Fr. hat. On orig. early chunky R.D. 8 ball Portrait-type st. wrist body. Has desirable Bru type tongue tip. Extraordinarily beautiful with FG look!!! SALE $6675. 12 -1 3. 14 1/2" Earliest Mark Portrait Jumeau #2/0 Bebe, light blue threaded wraparound p/w eyes, early mauve blush under LAYAWAY AVAILABLE brows, orig. skin wig & pate, immaculate pale bisque, ALL Member UFDC & NADDA factory original couture costume from top to bottom, incl. (Nat'l Antique Doll Dealers Assn.) Jumeau shoes w/rosettes, undies & hat. Very ornate costume. On her "signed" orig. 8 ball jointed st. wrist Jumeau body. Absolutely BREATHTAKING!!! Call or Write for Price.
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1. 19 in. German "Circle Dot Bru" by J. D. Kestner. Closed mouth with distinctive Bru modeling of lips with painted teeth. Early straight wrists Kestner body. Extraordinary and seldom seen doll! $4995 2. 17 in. classic Hilda Toddler with favored blue sleep eyes, original blonde mohair wig and chunky fully jointed slant hip toddler body. $3950 3. 14 in. swivel neck French Fashion on stamped Simonne fashion body with bisque lower arms; long braided mohair wig, finest attire. $4650 4. 15 in. glass eye character toddler (fully jointed) by Gebruder Heubach. Curly blonde mohair wig and clothing looks original. $2650. 5. 15 in. unmarked French Fashion with swivel neck, glass eyes and lower bisque arms on excellent kid fashion body. $3800 6. 22 in. Armand Marseilles character mold #410 child with rare retractable lower teeth! Dimpled cheeks and glowing expression. $2995 7. Factory original and pristine 13 in. character toddler mold #201 from the Catterfelder Puppenfabrik factory in Germany. $1195. 8. Lovely 16 in. French Fashion by FG. Extremely well painted eyes, original kid fashion body, beautifully dressed. $1600
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BUYING AND SELLING QUALITY DOLLS FOR OVER 16 YEARS 1 - 3. 13" F.G. fashion as "Madame Butterfly" in her orig. costume, with blue glass eyes, jet black mohair wig in elaborate, theatrical style, leather body with articulated wooden hands on wire armature. $4500. 4 - 5. 9 1/4" Milliners' model paper mache with rare Apollo knot hairstyle, circa 1830, orig. clothes including midnight blue velvet cape. Unusual small size. $2250. 6. French beveled glass vitrine w/ ornate gold metal construction, in miniature size for your diminutive dolls to display their dolls. 6 1/2" tall overall with double doors that open to reveal a beveled glass shelf and lower shelf of orig. tufted silk. $675.
Exhibiting: November 6 - 7 - Nancy Jo's Doll Show and Sale, Vallejo CA, Fairgrounds November 14 - California Doll Collector's Annual Holiday Doll Show, Garden Grove CA, 11300 Stanford December 5 - 6 - Eastern National Doll and Toy Show, Gaithersburg MD, Montgomery Fairgrounds
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FRENCH DOLLS FROM WORLD WAR I by Dominique Pennegues Thousands of Parisian women lost their jobs at the outbreak of World War I. Those more fortunate opened workrooms, many specializing in the making of dolls, to help them.
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AN A.T. & HER WARDROBE by Janet Gula The author purchased a wardrobe for her Bru at a NADDA show, only to discover it was a perfect fit for her lovely 19-inch A.T.
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A classic blue-eyed A.T. by Andre Thuillier, nineteen inches with a wood and composition body, graces our November cover. The author was initially disappointed when the wardrobe purchased for her Bru did not fit correctly. Happily, it fit her A.T. like a glove. Author Janet Gula shares this lovely doll and her magnificent costumes. Photo and Collection Janet Gula.
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SKINNERS: THE RICHARD WRIGHT COLLECTION OCTOBER 10 Skinner’s sells the personal doll collection of the late Richard Wright.
UFDC ANTIQUE COMPETITIVE EXHIBIT 2009 BLUE RIBBON WINNERS PART II Photographed at the United Federation of Doll Clubs National Convention by Keith Kaonis
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THE DOOR OF HOPE by Jean Kestel The Door of Hope “Model Dolls” represented two classes in Chinese society including the people of the late Qing Dynasty, the Republic of China and the westernization of the Chinese people.
Telephone (212) 787-7279 • P.O. Box 1410 • NY, NY 10023 Quality Antique Dolls by Mail Return Privilege • Layaways Member UFDC and NADDA
1. 23” Lavish Gaulthier Bebe – 1887/1888 transitional model with huge PW eyes, shaded lids, lovely soft coloring, luscious closed mouth French hh wig, mint body in grand elegance! $3250 2. 20” K * R 117n Teenager – all original ‘Mein Liebling’ with the rare high knee jointed body, mint factory wig and its chemise beneath lovely owner made clothes. $1500 3. 18” Attic Original French Trade Beauty – sultry pre-1900 Handwerck sophisticate with huge almond eyes, early pale bisque, all original from hat and mohair curls to leather shoes w/buckles. A la mode! $795 4. All Original 28” Kestner Closed Mouth – an uncommon beauty from factory pate and wig to leather shoes, peaches and cream bisque, jointed signed body, an unusual and captivating Kestner – all mint! $2500 5. 28” Mary Todd Lincoln with Snood – incredible 28” rare size! Gorgeous beauty, as found, with original handmade body and fancy frail silk gown. Stately elegance! $850 6 and 7. 16” Sumptuous ‘Block Letter’ Gaultier Bebe – cascading mohair curls frame her Bru-like aspect in a sumptuous portrait of indulgent beauty with blue PW eyes, shaded lids, and tip of tongue. This premier FG Bebe, with her gorgeous bisque arms, was made the same year as Bru Brevete and Circle Dot placing her among the elite few. $5500 8. 24” French Export Halbig – pre 1900 elegance with Jumeau brows, vibrant PW eyes, original wig, pierced ears, mint bisque arms, and elaborate original lace layered fashion type gown. Romantic! $750 9. 21” Grand Heubach Lad – handsome closed mouth modeling so evident in his generous size with scarce flocked hair, rare in this size, deep intaglio eyes and maturing features all combined to touch your heart. $850 10. Rare 18”Bergmann Flirty – tender satin sheen, original eyelashes and her matching butterscotch, hip length tresses, flirtatious and sly in silken aqua green bustle back couture as she stops 5th Avenue! $1250 11. Early Poupée Barrois – choice 13” cabinet fashion, ca 1865, with the most delicate dreamy expression, mint elaborate original wig, underwear and signed French shoes in a dramatic two part fashion gown. $ 1800 12. Pink Tint Brown Eye China – mint 1840’s covered wagon with deep pink complexion, original wasp waist body, vintage clothes, 23” tall steadfast beauty, just $850. 13. All Original ‘Just Me’ – factory fancy party dress with sash and shoes plus oodles of tiny blonde curls, blue eyes – pretty little mommy! $850. Bassinette Byelo – mint and original from booties to bedding, with German label! 14. 14” Unusual Lenci Boy – Near mint in brightly colored layers of Lenci tailoring, with spats, two tags, plus his hat! $1200 15. 14” Lenci ‘Susy’ in the Box – Richly decorated in harvest charm with two tags and holding a seasonal basket of colorful pumpkins all in her original labeled box with name and lid! $1400 16. 14” Stunning Edwardian Lady – probably Heubach made, she has slender face, molded bust to waist, elegant bisque arms, legs, factory wig, all styled to vibrant perfection. Mint! $895
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Patsy Jr. twins. Boy has light crazing in hair. $800. for pair.
Buying and selling quality antique dolls. Specializing in early cloth dolls. Member NADDA
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719.783.4500 Large Kestner parian 8” head only” $499
Dressel & Kister china, orig delicate pink arms, stunning 2pc gown matches molded aqua/ gold hair band 12 1/2” tall $1745
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Lovely German fashion bride ABG 19” gorgeous costume” $899
CHOICE 6 3/4” head Gorgeous Huge Blue eyes ABG $550
RARE & EXCEPTIONALLY FINE c1840 china, 16 1/2” hand-pressed, pink tint, elaborate braided bun hairstyle, very wide side wings, Kloster Veilsdorf $4550 CHOICE 9 1/2" china Greiner hairstyle, BROWN eyes, Kloster Veilsdorf $1350
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GREETINGS FROM THE NEW DOLL HOUSE WITHINGTON AUCTION, Inc. • 17 Atwood Rd. Hillsborough, NH 03244 • 603-478-3232
In 1959, Dick Withington conducted his first auction of exclusively antique dolls in Hancock, NH. That three-day sale was a great success, the associations he made with many important doll collectors paved the way to his flawless reputation over the fifty years in the Doll Auction Business. At that auction, Dick met Zelda Cushner ( the first Doll Auction Manager), which led to the Strong Museum auctions (his credibility in the doll world soared), and from the 70’s through the present, monthly Doll Auctions at the NH Highway Hotel and now the Holiday Inn - 50 years as the Nation’s Leading Doll Auctioneer. The Doll Auction Business today is so competitive compared to the early days. But the majority of our auctions, are the result of referrals from our customer base – around 3,500 collectors internationally. Often times an old auction receipt prompts the initial phone call: 464-3232 – we still have the SAME phone number! We have, perhaps, the best auction terms in the business, paying our consignors within 24 hours after the accounting is completed and have maintained a record of customer satisfaction for over 50 years. So why would one choose Withington Auction to sell an important doll collection? For several reasons: Our auctions present a broad range of dolls for every type of doll buyer – We have a market for your best dolls and will maximize the return on the “lesser merchandise” as well. We are able to produce a doll auction in less than two months - Including a printed catalogue and website presence – If you need to liquidate your collection – we have one of the fastest turn around times in the business. Our commission rates are negotiable – based on a sliding scale, commensurate with value of the collection. The better the dolls – the less commission you pay. We can custom-tailor a doll auction to the individual collector – Many times the auction sale is the first and last time that a doll collection, which took a lifetime to acquire, is on display for the public. Additionally, at our preview parties, we take time to celebrate the life of the collector as well. In recent times, Withington’s has sold some of the finest dolls in the world of Doll collecting. In the fall of 2007, we began selling dolls from a collection that has come to be known as the “Treasures from the Magic Closet.” Out of a closet no bigger than 5’ x 7’, the cache of 20 French dolls – Brus, Jumeaux, Schmitt, and Steiner - all original, un-restored… In two suitcases, that first auction realized over a quarter of a million dollars!! Happy Consignor?… You betcha! Over the past two years we have made 10 trips to this amazing collection, having the opportunity to sell some wonderful things, and our performance has exceeded expectations. Just because your dolls appear in a fancy catalogue, it doesn’t necessarily mean you will get any more money for them. The internet participation has virtually eliminated the live audience at an auction, we value our customers. The appearance of higher prices at the time of sale are, many times, undone by the after-auction problems that arise. Our method: We sell your dolls - the bidder pays for their purchases and the consignor gets his money immediately – it’s very simple and everyone is happy. What can we do to improve this 50-year old auction company. Having worked for many years with Dick Withington, we have learned what is important when it comes to putting together a good auction. Dick was old-fashioned and sometimes found it difficult to make the changes to compete in the 21st century. But Larry is responsible for most of the modern innovations that allow us to have a world presence: the web site, digital photography and computerized accounting. I have been dealing general antiques for 30 years, but the past few years I have been a student of doll collecting – with everyday a learning experience. My greatest teacher and mentor is Dolores, a passionate collector that inspires us all. It has been a wonderful year: Attending our first UFDC Convention - WOW! Getting to know, the members of some of the regional doll clubs – The Doll Study Club of Boston and the Granite State Doll Club, helps me understand how important we are to each other. Thank you for letting us be a part of your lives, we are grateful. See you next year!
Sincerely, Marcia & Larry Leizure
To Consign Dolls please call Dolores Smith 603-478-3232 (or the old number - 464-3232) E-Mail: withington@conknet.com • Web: www.withingtonauction.com
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Directions to shop: PA Turnpike Rte 272 at exit 286 turn right go a mile to Stoudtburg Village and visit all the doll shops.
PO Box 326, Adamstown, PA 19501 • TEL (717) 484-2443 • CELL (561) 512-7193
Come visit my shop in Adamstown, PA! I offer a full array of dolls and accessories.
1. 17” SFBJ 238 Lady Doll - Absolutely breathtaking with the most authentic costume. She is dressed in brocade with fur trim, with elaborate headdress, veil in back, and wonderful boots. Totally original she has 4 ribbons & I found her pictured in 2006 UFDC book as she was receiving My Favorite Ribbon. She has a UFDC red & Blue also. Have had her in my collection to enjoy and now you can. $4300 2. 7” Gebruder Heubach Flower Child – in blue and pink - what detail on this piece! Marked two times with Blue stamp Made in Germany and two Sunburst Marks. Perfect, what a beautiful piece of artwork. $695 3. 6 inch Gebruder Heubach with three 3 blue bows - what a great all bisque! This is hard to find piece. Marvelous bisque and perfect. $1150. 6 inch Bye Lo with pink booties, perfect, well marked, a really cute piece, I love the ones with booties. $595 4. Early hand painted black doll from the 1800’s with cone construction on head & body type like those made in 1800’s. Very early clothes, even her underwear is hand made and tucked like the clothes made in the 1800’s. These dolls were made in the 19th century in New Orleans. I have only had three in 40 years of selling dolls, really unique! $895 She is pictured with another German cloth doll, Made in Germany marked on her foot. She is a Kathe Kruse copy but not as well made, has a wonderful expression. $795 5. Madame Alexander Cissy in black evening dress, perfect and tagged, lovely coloring, no splits, no odors, non smoking environment. Original shoes, underwear, white fur stole, gloves. She has a great hairdo and a really beautiful face, $895 6. 14 Inch Madame Alexander Amy MIB. She has been in the original box with lid and is in absolutely beautiful condition. The box lid has loose broken sides but her hair and condition is fabulous - a peaches and cream complexion. $595 7. 21 inch Bahr & Proschild Belton marked on head. Wonderful blue paperweight eyes, straight wrists, gorgeous face, original wig. She is beautifully dressed in old world clothes, shoes and socks. I have always felt that the Bahr & Proschild has a unique quality with a lovely, pensive look. $2100 8. 16 Inch French Fashion Bride in exquisite gown in off white silk with train, magnificent hand made lace veil, white gloves, original fashion socks. Perfect head, blue paperweight eyes. Has ties in back of gown like those found in 1800’s. Incredible! $2100
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10. 11 Inch Kestner 143, a sweet little Kestner character, beautiful bisque, original pate, brown sleep eyes, lovely dress, a desirable little doll. $995
Find me at www.dollsantique.com and www.rubylane.com or e-mail: vaillsdoll@aol.com
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Enjoy the beautiful coastal village of Camden, Maine located on the pristine Penobscot Bay. 49 Bay View Street, Camden, ME 04843 We are open 10:00 -4:00 Fridays and Saturdays until Christmas. email: lucysdollhouse49@roadrunner.com Phone 207-236-4122 Fax 207-236-4377 Lucy Morgan & Susan Singer, proprietors
18” “Simonne Poupee” kid over wood body - $9500.
Paper mache Santa candy container 9-1/4” tall $995.
Cat match safe - 8” tall x 8” long x 4-1/2” wide $595.
Early tin clock 16” tall $995.
Rare 19th century box - original paint - Lancaster, Pa. 10” wide x 6” tall - $1395.
Miniature old set of wooden stairs 13-3/4” tall x 4” wide x 12” long - $395.
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Colette's Antique & Collectable Dolls My French Bebe's are Celebrating Fall & the Beginning of the Holiday Season.
Colette Train e-mail: Colettesdolls@aol.com
Ph: 215-731-0666 www.colettesantiquedolls.com
From left to right: Size 11 o/m Eden Bebe, size 9 Paris Bebe, size 12 Emile Jumeau (EJ), size 12 Tete Jumeau w/original Box (not pictured), size 10 Tete Jumeau early w/applied ears, Reclame' Tete Jumeau. All are in excellent condition & display ready! I have generous layaway plans & prices are negotiable. Visit my website &/or call for prices & full descriptions.
1) RARE 8" Kestner All Bisque #111 w/jointed elbows & knees. 2) RARE Large 8" Baby Bokay composition body. 3) 10" Kestner Pouty #128 with original RARE fully jointed Kestner compo body. 4) 5.5" All Bisque Pouty Kesnter with black boots. 5) RARE 10" o/m Tete Jumeau 6) 9" EXTREME POUTY Kestner‌fabulous expression, modeling, quality of bisque. 7) Adorable Bye-Lo baby with Original Christening Gown. Swivel head, glass eyes. 8) 12" Tete Jumeau Bebe, custom dress display ready.
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18” Frozen Charlie with open mouth w/ molded teeth, fabulous intaglio blue gray eyes, beautifully sculpted fingers & toes, brush strokes of hair on temples & forehead, dimples, small glaze craze on forehead, very special doll $1250.00
14 ½” C/M Brown Eye Belton on stiff wrist ball joint body, lovely facial color, outline on lips & feathered eye brows, great dress of silk & lace w/ covered buttons $2200.00
23 ½” Kley & Hahn Walkure #250, o/m, blue sleep eyes, HH wig, antique shoes & stockings, antique type dress & slip, right thumb chipped $400.00
28” Early 20th Century Japanese composition “Lord Toronaga”, layered clothing with Samurai sword, body paper wrapped, short arms typical of this doll, glass eyes & original wig, swivel head, seam line showing $350.00
13” Composition Charlie McCarthy w/ monocle, c/m, painted eyes, molded top hat and bow tie $125.00 13” Sonja Henie 1939 by Alexander, original wig, period skates, jointed waist, brown sleep eyes, great facial coloring and composition, redressed $225.00
26” MOA #201 Welsh Made in Germany, original mohair wig, hands repainted, very minor eyeflake left lower eye, great expression $350.00
12” Boxed 1957 Shirley Temple in original slip, pants & shoes, script pin, great facial coloring and original hair set $185.00 12” 1957 Shirley Temple in tagged red dress with white trim, original shoes, socks & hair set, great facial coloring $145.00 14” 1960 American Character Betsy McCall, redressed, original hair set, vintage shoes & socks $175.00 10” Debbie by Nancy Ann all original in pink nylon dress flocked with flowers, brunette hair in original set $150.00
Half Dolls 3 ¾” ½ doll hands up by face, big bonnet with feather and bow at neck, curls on forehead and by neck, beautiful painting $225.00
5 Early Japanese figures with glass eyes
5 ¼” ½ doll – Sitzendorfer Porzellan fabric #21276, out 5” Smiling Seated Man in gold, orange & purple brocade streaked arms, head tilted to the left, feather on top of costume, seated with white tuff of hair, I eye brow missing, upswept curls, beautiful sculpt $245.00 small chip top of head. 4 ½” ½ Doll very graceful hands she is looking down at 7” Archer in orange & ivory brocade outfit, black hair & them, 1 flower is chipped in left hair ornament $100.00 painted on forehead, arrow holder & 4 arrows (missing 5” 1925 Mohair Schuco Perfume Bear, bear head comes feathering) on back, missing stool & some hair on side of reveals perfume bottle inside body, fully jointed with black head, great costume & face. metal eyes, cute stitched nose $395.00 5” Kneeling Lady with ivory & orange brocade Kimono, original hair and painted hair on forehead. 7” Seated elderly white hair man with beard & goatee, eyebrows, gold & tan brocade, seated, fabulous details.
21” Howdy Doody all original with scarf, sleep eyes, cloth body, 1953-58, boot felt as is $195.00 17” Hoody Doody Puppet All Original, needs restringing, painted eyes, $125.00 20” Hoody Doody 1953-58, scarf & boots missing, sleep eyes, original clothing $175.00
13” Early Composition Boy, blue sleep eyes, straw stuffed body, compo molded boots & hands as is, molded brown hair, redressed $97.50 15 ½” Ideal 1916 ZuZu Kid advertisement for ZuZu Gingersnaps, great character with o/c mouth w/ teeth and molded hair, molded boots & arms on cloth body, original cost 73 cents $225.00
6” Seated man with black hair, purple & gold brocade robe, green pants, tan wrap around, holding a rolled up flag or scroll $375.00 Set of 5 Dolls
11 ½” Maria Renhart Original Rag Doll holding baby with blanket, stitched face, dressed in vintage fabrics $42.00 14” Blonde Parian with big painted blue eyes, closed mouth, beautiful detailed hair with waves & bangs, original hands, chipped left tips of fingers and reglued ankles, antique clothing $375.00 15” Flat Top China w/ sausage curls around head, blue eyes, c/m, original legs w/ lavender boots, newer hands, old body, antique dress as is $185.00
9” American Character Betsy McCall Dolls Pink Birthday Dress 1957, original dress & shoes, honey blonde hair, brown eyes, crotch split $125.00 Blue Cotillion Gown with pink flowers, shoes & 1 slipper, tosca hair, really lovely coloring $195.00 All Original Bride in gown, veil, slippers & bouquet, brunette hair $175.00 18 ½” Effanbee vinyl & hard plastic Ballerina with original tutu w/ flowers & ballet slippers $65.00 18” Miss Revlon by Ideal in original red dotted white organdy dress (spot on skirt), original hair set, new panties $125.00 19 ½” Horsman Cindy, vinyl jointed arms & stiff legs, all original velvet & satin dress $65.00 21” Sweet Sue Sophisticate by American Character all original, beautiful gown, hair set & earrings, great coloring $165.00 21” Vogue Brickett original dress, panties & headband, new shoes & socks $88.50
All Bisque Dolls 3 ½” #165 2/0 painted eyes, molded wavy brown hair, molded 2 strap shoes and stockings, jointed arms & legs $135.00 5 ½” C/M Germany #160, brown sleep eyes, original blonde mohair wig, jointed arms & legs, black strap slippers, ribbed white stockings, nicely molded hands $300.00 5” #307/9 with yellow stockings, 2 strap black heeled slipper, glass eyes, o/m w/ teeth (1tooth missing), original brown mohair wig, adorable $265.00 4” C/M German, blue sleep eyes, pink boots, white stockings, jointed arms & legs, new wig $165.00 2 ¾” German Bonzo Dog all bisque $77.50
14” Trudy the 1946 3 face doll all original with hang tag: Sleepy, Weepy, Smiley, Three in one Doll Corp, An Elise Gilbert Creation, cloth body, knob on top of head, mohair hair tuffs $195.00 Rare Effanbee Bubbles Hand Puppet with mechanism when pushed celluloid hands clap, painted blue eyes, o/c mouth with painted teeth, top of head paint chipped $110.00
Mint & Uncut Paperdolls Julia by Artcraft #4435 1968 $95.00 Barbie Doll by Whitman #1957 1962 $150.00 Wedding of the Paperdolls by Lucille Webster #M3497 Merrill 1935 $85.00 Carmen Miranda by Cardwell Higgins #995 Whitman 1942 $200.00 Laraine Day #2731 Saalfield 1952 $95.00 Pets & Pals #2612 Saalfield 1952 $49.00 Peasant Costumes of Europe by Rachel Taft Dixon #900 1940’s, bottom flap has a few bends $95.00
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Skookums 9” Skookums #4029 all original in box, feather, beads & blanket $150.00 10 ½” Squaw & Papoose all original, sticker on shoe, original mohair wigs, blanket & beads $235.00 12” Skookums #4033 all original in box, Indian Chief with blanket, beads & headband w/ feathers, sticker on foot, great facial paint & expression $275.00
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FRAMED: 21” “HANNA” CHARACTER BOY BY SCHOENAU & HOFFHEISTER Beautiful blue sleep eyes, open mouth, pretty blue velvet sailor costume , Rarer Kid body with bisque socket head on compo plate with compo jointed arms and legs. SO CUTE!. A Heartthrob for your girlie dollies! ............................................................$1050
1. 12” HERTEL, SCHWAB & CO 172 GOOGLY - Blue sleep eyes, composition baby body jointed at shoulders and hips. Dressed in antique buttoned diaper with lace trim, short white baby dress. A few pin-point size flecks at neck opening, light rub on left cheek. A very scarce mold, in an endearing cabinet size, with all the personality of one of the larger sizes of this mold. $3875 2. 5 ½” ALL BISQUE 401 GOOGLY - Stiff neck, brown sleep eyes, original mohair wig, jointed at shoulders and hips, molded black single strap shoes and blue socks. Original royal blue felt coat-dress with fur trimmed collar, matching cap, original underclothing, crocheted leggings. Light rub on nose. An adorable all bisque googly with an impish look, in all original clothing that greatly adds to her appeal. $795 3. 17” KATHE KRUSE DOLL I, WIDE HIPS - Cloth doll with oil painted head with three seams in back, wide swivel hips. Original brown wool felt pants with cloth suspenders, white chemise, white under pants, white socks, replaced red sweater, straw shoes probably newer replacements. Light paint wear on head. A very appealing wide-hip Doll I with outstanding coloring, in exceptionally nice condition. $3850 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. $44.95 PLEASE VISIT MY WEBSITE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: W W W. S H A R I M C M A S T E R S D O L L S . C O M
1. 22” JUMEAU BEBE ALL ANTIQUE signed 9X Wearing a lovely Antique Costume Huge Blue PW eyes, open mouth, orig. body with blue Jumeau stamp, Antique French leather shoes, Excellent Condition! JUST LOVELY! ............................................................................................................................................................ $3000. 2. 29” AMAZING CHUNKY GORGEOUS CLOSED MOUTH ETIENNE DENAMUR FRENCH BEBE in ANTIQUE DRESS Gorgeous pale, milky bisque, heart-melting blue PW eyes, wonderful antique original costume and antique leather shoes, wonderful mohair wig plus original wig. STUPENDOUS!! .. $6700 3. 20” FASHION POUPEE BY FRANCOIS GAULTIER Lovely pressed bisque swivel head on bisque shoulder plate, original blue inset eyes, original gusseted kidskin body. Lovely antique silk walking costume with train and bustle. PERFECT AND FABULOUS!! ........................................................................... $3800. 4. 27” DEP FRENCH CHILD Wonderful blue eyes with very long lashes, original chunky body, lovely costume. A real SHOWSTOPPER! ........................................................................................................................... $1850. 5. 21” WONDERFUL CLOSED MOUTH POUTY KESTNER CHILD FASHION ANTIQUE DOLL on rarer Pink Kidskin Body All antique costume & shoes, perfect hands and head. What a FACE!....... $1400. 6. 28” RARE LARGE SFBJ 236 LAUGHING JUMEAU TODDLER (head circ. Is 16.5”) Blue sleep eyes, open/closed mouth, chunky original toddler body—Great expression! This Frenchie is such a TREAT! .. $1850. 7. 28” KLEY & HAHN 680 CHARACTER TODDLER Large brown sleep eyes, open mouth, original wig, adorable toddler costume and on a wonderful, chunky fully jointed, slant hip toddler body! WOW! ........ $1300 8. 29cm SFBJ 60 BLEUETTE All Antique Original blue lashed sleep eyes, original body marked 2 on the back with a circular SFBJ label and marked 1 on the feet. Head marked 8/0. Stunning antique dress, lovely blond mohair wig plus her original auburn mohair wig. This is the one to GET! ............................... $3400. 9. 22” KESTNER 167 CHILD ALL ANTIQUE Wonderful antique Kestner is so sweet with gorgeous original blue sleep eyes, wonderful original dress & underwear. Fully jointed original Kestner body, original brown wig plus extra mohair wig. A solid addition to any collection!................................................$1150. 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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A beautiful chapeau frames a classic A.T. face.
An A.T. & Her Wardrobe F
by Janet Gula
or many collectors to own an A.T. is the ultimate dream doll fantasy but to own an A.T. with a wardrobe is beyond the imagination. The dolls of Andre Florent Thuillier rank as some of the most beautiful created in “la belle époque”, a period considered the golden age of doll manufacturing. Thuillier purchased a doll factory in 1872 and was advertising his “bebes” by 1880 at the peak of the golden era. Born the son of a peddler in 1832, Thuillier seems to have apprenticed at a porcelain factory where he learned the trade of porcelain production and more specifically porcelain dolls’ heads manufacturing. There is evidence that he purchased dolls heads from Francois Gaultier and it has also been suggested that there was some connection to the Steiner firm. Thuillier manufactured dolls off and on until 1898 and then it is probable that he sold his company to Verdier and Gutmacher. A.T.’s are found on a variety of 20
Getting ready for a tea party in blue silk and lace.
Waiting to begin a journey dressed in a cotton plaid overcoat.
A side view shows how the buttons and ribbons continue around the whole dress.
Back detail shows the amount of work that has gone into the pleating and gathering in the dress.
Bows add a colorful touch to this wool dress (holding Darlene Lane doll).
What chapeau should I wear today? Ribbons, feathers and bows are the ideal touches to these couture hats. 21
Dressed as a young lady but ready to play.
The blue of this silk dress matches the eyes of the doll perfectly. The back shows the attention to detail that is found in all the outfits.
A Luigi Loir type advertising print shows the similarity of the pattern of the doll’s dress and the pattern of the girl’s dress in the painting. The color and design are almost exact. Note also the detailing of the feathers on the hat in the painting and how it is mirrored in the A.T.’s chapeau.
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An off white wool jacket is perfect for running errands on a cooler day.
A portrait Jumeau arrives for tea. She has borrowed a hat for the occasion. “Shall I pour?” asks the A.T.
Thanks for coming to visit and seeing all my clothes. I must be off now.
body types (leather, wood and composition) but the head modeling remains consistent. The quality varied however with later dolls more heavily painted and in some cases with open mouths and teeth. The A.T. who is the subject of this article is a blue eyed classic beauty with a wood and composition body standing approximately nineteen inches tall. Her wardrobe came to her current owner separately from the doll and by good luck. Purchased at a NADDA show, the wardrobe was thought to have been originally made for a Bru. When the owner got the wardrobe home she was initially disappointed to discover the wardrobe did not fit her Bru but then decided to try the different outfits on her A.T. They fit like a glove. Obviously representing the finest of French children’s couture the origins of the outfits are unknown. Were they made for commercial purchase or for one particularly lucky little girl? While the clothes are meticulously constructed the bonnets are of amazing quality and are certainly professionally made. Representations of similar outfits can be found in the catalogues of Jumeau or the trade cards based on the paintings of Luigi Loir. They are reminders of the richness of the age they were made in. The biggest mystery remains as to what happened to the doll they were originally made for and how the doll and her clothing became separated. Have the doll and her wardrobe been magically reunited? The owner would like to think so. 23
Ashley’s Dolls & Antiquities
1. 9 Inch Gebruder Heubach Mold #8192. Blue glass sleep eyes, open mouth with teeth, darling expressive face! Mohair wig, antique embroidered lace netting and silk clothing with ribboned bonnet. Five piece composition flapper style body with painted shoes and socks. The perfect stocking stuffer!! $395 2. 24 Inch Kestner Mold #169 with closed mouth, Brown sleep eyes with marvelous molded and painted dark brows, German stamped ball jointed body, Human hair wig, Antique clothing, beautiful detail painting of the lips, earlier doll, wig pulls. Santa's little helper!!! $2495 3. 16 Inch Kestner Mold #167. Light blue sleep eyes, Human hair wig, German stamped ball jointed body, wonderful antique nautical costume! She would love to spend the holidays with you! $695 4. 11 Inch Gebruder Heubach Mold #8420. Brown sleep eyes, feathered brows, closed pouty mouth, mohair wig, ball jointed composition & wood body. Fabulous original factory ethnic costume!!! Desirable cabinet size! Be sure to ask Santa for her today!!! $1195 5. 24 Inch Kestner Mold #146. Amazing blue sleep eyes, original stamped body, beautiful silk
and cotton clothing, Human hair wig. Exquisite and pale bisque! She will be one of the prettiest dolls around the Christmas tree!! $895 6. 5 Inch Kestner Mold #150 All-bisque doll. Jointed shoulders and hips. Brown sleep eyes, closed mouth, mohair wig, painted shoes and socks, Sweet replacement clothing! Wouldn't you love to see her peeking out of the top of your Christmas stocking?!! $395 7. 21 Inch Early turned head Kestner. Blue set eyes, bisque arms on kid body (some repairs to kid), Mohair wig, antique clothing, Exceptionally lovely girl who would love to spend the holidays with you!! $495 8. 23 Inch Kestner Mold #147 shoulderhead doll. Extra full bowed upper lip with quirky upper teeth, set brown eyes, dark brown human hair wig, Cute red and white antique dress, kid body with bisque lower arms and hands. She loves Christmas parties with her friends!!! $425 9. 16 Inch Alt, Beck, and Gottschalk Mold #1121 slightly turned shoulderhead doll. Lovely blue glass eyes on sweet face with closed mouth. Original cloth body with leather arms and attached red boots with original factory stringing in place. Human hair wig, antique clothing and bonnet. Be sure to place her on your wish list!!! $495
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by Dominique Pennegues
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s suggested in our previous articles about WWI French dolls, the most striking result of the Great War was the emergence in some “femmes du monde”, members of the upper bourgeoisie and noblesse classes, of qualities so long dormant that they practically were unsuspected. In that terrible year of 1914, when Germans were driving like a hurricane on Paris and its inhabitants were fleeing in droves to the South, many femmes du monde decided to stay and created relief organizations of infinite variety known as “oeuvres”. They understood war could go on for years and were determined to do their part to help poor families left without revenues. Aside from the industrial class, the Parisian women who suffered most from the outbreak of the war were those that worked in the shops, restaurants and households, throwing thousands of girls and women out of work. There were also the women of the Opera chorus, and those connected with the theatre. Soon after mobilization, the French banks announced that they would no longer honor bond payments. Many women who relied on income from bonds would have starved if the women of the more fortunate classes had not immediately begun to organize relief stations and ouvroirs (workrooms) to help them. So the next step in aiding this army of helpless women was to open ouvroirs, many specialising in the making of toys, dolls and doll clothing. A vintage article tells us that the once famous Abbaye de
Pendore. Portrait. “Pandore”, a lady doll sculpted by Prix de Rome Louis-Aime Lejeune for Valentine Thomson and produced at Limoge by Lanternier. Bisque head and upper torso to below the bust is modeled in one piece. There are holes in the sides of the bisque shoulders for the wires to come out to affix to the padded cloth-covered upper arms. Perfect bisque lower arms with graceful modelling. Thumbs separated with left one returning to her palm, allowing her to carry her purse. Light pink fingernails. Body is padded and cloth (stockinette) covered to resemble underclothing. She has her original couture costume which consists of a knee length (melting) chiffon half slip and a bold floral print watered silk two piece dress in nice condition with only minor melting at her left shoulder. Collar, cuffs and hemline are trimmed with finely crocheted lace. Very slim long lower legs are of papier mache, with painted black stockings and shiny black high heeled pumps. Metal buckles and leather decorate the toes. She has her original leather purse with metal frame that holds a small hankie. Her extraordinary facial features include: solid black eyebrows, eyes fully outlined with extensions at the outer corners, white enameled eyeballs with painted black pupils in blue irises, molded eyelids with brown shadow lines above and below her eyes, red dots at eye corners and nostrils, two toned cheek complexion , closed mouth with high peaks on her full upper lip, light blush across her shoulders, long neck with turned uplifted head. Soft original auburn mohair, styled in an upswept fashion. 13”. Private collection USA. 25
Lorraine originally dressed as a woman from Lorraine. Courtesy Musée de la Poupée Paris Top left: Lorraine, lady doll sculpted by French sculptor Jules Edmond Masson for Mme la Baronne de Laumont and produced by Lanternier. Bisque head on all articulated lady body. Original clothing in the early 20’s style. Neck signed J.E. Masson, Lorraine N° 0 AL & C° Limoges. Courtesy Musée de la Poupée Paris. Lanternier doll nude. Shoulder bisque head on oil cloth body with composition lower arms and legs. Bébé by Lanternier. Bisque head with stationary blue glass eyes, marked Fabrication Française, Al & Cie, Limoges, BEBE. Note the original tiny blue earrings. Courtesy Musée de la Poupée Paris. Bébé. Head marked like previous. Note the beautiful blue paperweight eyes. The little mouth is an open/ closed type with molded teeth, but teeth have been painted in red to give the image of a close mouth. Courtesy Musée de la Poupée Paris. 26
Lady doll by Lanternier. Bisque head marked Fabrication Française AL & Cie Limoges F. 4/0. Original clothing. Courtesy Musée de la Poupée Paris.
Petite Française. All articulated doll with bisque head by Verlingue. Marked on the neck with the engraved anchor and initial J. V. France 7. Original clothing. Courtesy Musée de la Poupée Paris.
Montmartre had become a workroom for the dressers of dolls, a revived industry which gave employment to hundreds of women. Some of the wildest revels of Paris had taken place in this restaurant, now lined with rows of dolls, dressed in every national costume of allied Europe. They were described as sitting sedately against the walls – “Montenegrins, Serbians, Russians, Italians, Sicilians, Roumanians, Poilus, Alsatians, Tommies” – a strange medley, correctly but cheaply dressed. At little tables, mute records of disreputable nights, women sat stitching, and outside, the streets of Montmartre were as silent as the grave. One of the most active “femmes du monde” during the war was Valentine Thomson, a brilliant Parisian young feminist, whose father in 1914 held the position of Ministre du Commerce. Her forefathers on either side had for generations been in public life, and she and her grandmother had both won prominence by writing. In March, 1914, Valentine established a weekly newspaper which she called La Vie Feminine. The little journal had a twofold purpose: to offer every sort of news and encouragement to the by no means flourishing party and to give advice, assistance, and situations to women out of work. It may be imagined that such a woman would be in a position to induce half the prominent men and women in France either to write for the newspaper or to give interviews, and this she did; she had a magnificent publicity sense. The early issues of La Vie Femine were filled with names known to “tout Paris”. It flourished in
Lutin by Verlingue. Bisque shoulder head on kid body. Neck marked Lutin France with the engraved anchor and the initials J.V. Original clothing. Courtesy Musée de la Poupée Paris.
Little girl in summer dress by Jeanne Lanvin. Glazed porcelain shoulder head with painted features and mohair wig, on articulated cloth body. Maker unknown. Courtesy Patrimoine Lanvin.
Liane by Verlingue. All bisque mignonette. Courtesy Musée de la Poupée Paris.
both branches, and splendid offices were opened on the Avenue des Champs Elysées. Women came for advice and employment and found both. A few months later, came the war. Valentine Thomson’s plans were formed in a day, her committees almost as quickly. La Vie Féminine opened no less than seven ouvroirs, where five hundred women were given work. She, together with Madame la Baronne de Laumont, Mlle Rachel Boyer and Mme Paul Simon decided to found in October 1914 a group called “La Ligue du Jouet Français” to help the injured solders rebuild their lives. The greater number could not work at their old vocations, being minus an arm or a leg, nevertheless, they learned to make toys and many useful articles and worked at home. A vast number of these Valentine Thomson and various members of her committee located and encouraged, and once a fortnight, collected their work which was either sold in Paris or sent to America. To help to sell the toys and dolls to the states, Valentine Thomson sent one of her friends, Mme Larivière, to the U.S. as the accredited representative of the “Fédération des Jouets Français” (French Toys Federation) formed for the benefit of the mutilated soldiers. The toys Mme Larivière brought with her, made by the wounded soldiers, were shown at an exhibition at the Knickerbocker Club in connection with teas, dancing and other attractions. Because Valentine wanted the best for the dolls, she asked famous French artist and Prix de Rome Louis-Aime Lejeune to sculpt a very special doll for La Ligue du Jouet. She patented the name “Pandore,” and had the lady doll dressed by the most famous Paris grand couturiers. Valentine Thomson’s friend, Madame la Baronne de Laumont, who lived in the Avenue Malakoff, was also very enthusiastic about the renewal of French dolls. Soon her drawing room became the center for the newest French fashions for dolls. She asked French artist Jules Edmond Masson to sculpt a doll head which she named Lorraine, after the actual French north east state, which was held by Germany at the time. Her dolls were dressed in various costumes ranging from ethnic to fashion styles. Some of these dolls were exhibited in San Francisco at the Pavillon Français for the 1915 Panama Pacific International Exposition and
Doll dressed by Jeanne Lanvin. This beautiful outfit is shown on 1914 “Gazette Du Bon Ton.” Jeanne Lanvin dressed the dolls in a matching outfit of the little owner’s. Glazed porcelain shoulder head, with painted features and mohair wig, on an articulated cloth body. Maker unknown. Courtesy Patrimoine Lanvin.
Lutin. Shoulder head marked Lutin France with the engraved anchor and the initials J.V. and 5/0.
Glazed porcelain head marked Enfant de France on the neck. Maker unknown. Courtesy Musée de la Poupée Paris.
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Rare doll created by Polish artist Fryda Frankowska. Suede head with embroidered features and white silk hair, on all articulated suede body, satin silk long, slim arms and legs. Signed Frankowska on left foot. 50 cm.
Frankowska’s doll in her original underwear. Note: arms and legs are attached with metallic buttons from French Army uniforms, covered with satin silk.
Frankowska’s signature on left foot.
Another Gallia cloth doll dressed in early 20’s fashion. Signed Gallia on the foot.
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Gallia signature on shoes. Courtesy Collection Rohan, Musee Château de Josselin France.
Portrait. Gallia lady doll created by Mlle Desaubliaux at Boulogne sur Mer.
Gallia. All cloth doll, with painted features, dressed in late 19’ fashion. Signed Gallia on the foot.
met with much success. A vintage photo from the exposition shows about sixteen of those precious dolls, dressed in rich and elaborate costumes from the 18th and 19th century. Mlle. Valentine Thomson and a very able group of women working throughout France had in a few weeks made the new industry known to all classes. In the country peasants skilled in the ancient art of woodcarving were at work in their own houses. Precious bits of old fine woods were carved into beautiful heads. La Duchesse d’Uzes, douairière, (douairière is a term used for wealthy widows of the aristocracy) set herself to the task of reviving almost forgotten crafts. At Marvejols, Madame la Comtesse de Las Cases founded what was to become the first of the rural industries for making toys. As in Russia and in Germany, each province was encouraged to give expression to its native talents. Even when the execution of these toys was not quite perfect, the form was gracious and the colors harmonious. Before the war, Germany sold millions of francs worth of toys to France each year; suddenly France was making toys for its own, as well as the rest of the world. La ligue du Jouet solicited well known porcelain manufacturers, from Limoges and Boulogne sur Mer, to start making bisque dolls for Poupons Gallia by Mlle Desaubliaux
Doll by Mme Le Pape wearing a blue coat with matching scarf and hat made after Paul Poiret’s creation. 50 cm.
Scottish man by Les Martine (Paul Poiret’s shop). All cloth doll, note the similarity with early Stefania Lazarska’s cloth doll made with satin silk. 54 cm. Copyright Centre de Documentation du Jouet du Musée des Arts décoratifs item 2005.42.1
Mme Oovre doll. Stuffed cloth doll. Vintage photo.
Doll by French artist Prix de Rome Antonin Mercié. This lady doll is dressed as a 1916 “Elegante”. Antonin Mercié created this special doll for L’Oeuvre des Parrains et Marraines de guerre des Enfants Réfugiès (O.P.M.E.R. stands for charitable organization of God fathers and God mothers of Orphans refugees) headed by H.M. Queen of Belgium. 12 of those artistic dolls were exhibited, dressed as Parisian women from all times, from Queen Clotilde and Queen Berthe to Mme Récamier and the 1916 “elegante”. Some of “Poupée Mercié” were dressed by Mme Amie Guitry’s ouvroir, but the most precious were dressed by Maison Paquin and Ateliers de Couture Drecoll Place de l’Opéra. Photo was taken at the 1916 Musee des Arts Décoratifs de Paris Exhibition.
the children of France, as well as expensive fashion doll heads and exquisite hands for “art dolls for adults”. Limoge Manufacturer Lanternier made several dolls, the most precious being the lady doll named “Pandore”, especially created for Valentine Thomson by famous French artist Louis Aimé Lejeune. Another lady doll made by Lanternier was Mme la Baronne de Laumont’s “Lorraine”. A few other molds produced by Lanternier were “Mon Cherie” and Bébé. Another one considered as a “bébé character” by the maker was named “Favorite”. He also made all bisque mignonettes. By 1915, nearly 25,000 doll heads were shipped every month from Limoges. Verlingue, another well known French porcelain manufacture located at Boulogne sur Mer, was also asked by La Ligue du Jouet to produce doll heads. These new dolls were named “Liane”, “Petite Française” and “Lutin” (goblin). He also produced all bisque “Mignonette” Vintage photo dolls, often dressed in French of two dolls provincial costumes. created by Leo Claretie, in his 1916 article Aurore Lauth Sand and given from Le Monde Illustré, wrote to Musée des that Manufacture de Sèvres Arts Decoratifs participated in the renewal of de Paris by French dolls during WWI. When Aurore LauthSand in 1951. I questioned them personally, Manufacture de Sèvres explained that this article had been misinterpreted: in fact, no dolls were ever made at their factory, but they had offered some of their Twin brother and sister. Dolls created by Georges precious artistic sculpted heads as Lepape and dressed by Mrs Lepape after French couturier Paul Poiret’s creations. Carved wood heads molds to be used for doll heads with painted features and human hair wig, wooden by the porcelain makers from arms and legs on cloth stuffed body. 50 cm
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Cloth doll dressed as a Spanish Gypsy by Aurore Lauth Sand. This specific doll is one of two made especially for a fervent admirer of Georges Sand. The two dolls were made in 1916 at Chateau de Nohant and offered with a letter dated from 1917 (still with the dolls today). Aurore wrote : “ … two dolls, signed, and bringing with them some of this parfum so dear to me and that you are feeling without having known it personally. Because you have chosen these two dolls which are the only ones to have on them a little piece of Nohant’s material, it means that you had the intuition of the feeling”. The shawl on this doll (as well as the black veil of the second doll dressed as a lady from Seville) was made from material remaining from her grandmother’s (George Sand) puppet theatre. Doll on the photo is hand signed and dated on the left leg, she is 36 cm, the second one not shown is 45 cm.
Désirat Lafitte wax doll. This wax-head fashion lady type doll has painted and molded features and mohair wig. The body is made of wrapped wire armatures with wax arms. This is one of numerous famous dolls, created from 1902 to early 20’s by two sisters, Augusta Daussat Désirat and Louise Daussat Lafitte who designed them to display the fashion of the time. It is said the wax dolls could have been made by Musée Grevin Paris. The face has painted features. This doll is dressed in a nurse uniform of navy blue and white linen, with the red cross on her cape. She stands 13 inches tall. Copyright Centre de Documentation du Jouet du Musée des Arts décoratifs item 2005.57.1
Doll dressed as French solder. All compositon and unmarked. Courtesy Musée de la Poupée Paris.
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Chasseur Alpin. Composition head with hand painted features on cloth body. With composition arms. Maker unknown. Courtesy Musée de la Poupée Paris.
Limoges and Boulogne who visited during the war to learn their sophisticated technologies. The company still retains records from J. Verlingue who stayed a few months at Sèvres at the beginning of WWI to study. There have been many questions about who made the special French glazed porcelain doll heads with painted features we have attributed to the prestigious Manufacture de Sèvres. Of the few we have examined, some have shoulder heads attached to a cloth body, others have socket heads which may be attached to a porcelain shoulder top, or to an ordinary wood body. When examining closely the glazed porcelain socket head belonging to Musée de la Poupée Paris, one may read “Enfant de France” engraved in the neck. The maker who used this particular label is unknown. Beside the classical bisque and china type production, many artists living in France started to create their own dolls soon after artist Stefania Lazarska had shown them the way in August 1914. One of those early artists was Fryda Frankowska, who had left the “Atelier Artistique Polonais” to start her own successful production of unique cloth dolls in her loft located at rue Madame. A few of her expensive dolls were made of suede with embroidered features and real silk hair. She worked with her daughter making the dolls and dressed them by herself in a very fashionable and elegant way. We know of a few of these precious dolls having won ribbons at UFDC Conventions, even without clear identification, which shows how attractive they are. Another early cloth doll maker during WWI was Mlle Desaubliaux who was living at Boulogne sur Mer, where Verlingue was starting his production of bisque dolls. This community of doll makers gave Desaubliaux the idea to make dolls too. She used mainly cloth to create very artistic lady dolls dressed in 19th century fashion, as well as dolls featuring young children she named “poupons”. All her dolls have the signature “Gallia” on the foot.
Yerri and friends created by Alsacian writer and illustrator Jean-Jacques Waltz, known as “Oncle Hansi”.
Many more interesting new creations were displayed at the “ Exposition des Jouets Artistiques “ at Musée des Arts Décoratifs de Paris in April and October 1916, where one could also discover Georges Lepape’s modern art wood dolls, which were dressed by his wife in the style of Paul Poiret, a family friend. Paul Poiret asked his young employees working for his shop, “Les Martines” (opened in 1911 and named after his new baby daughter) to make dolls. Paul Poiret was well aware of Stefania Lazarska’s success with cloth dolls, as his own sister, Grand Couturier Germaine Bongard, was using her luxurious house to display Stefania’s creations to be sold to “le tout Paris”. Les Martines cloth dolls were one-of-a-kind and not meant to be played with. Very few seem to have remained today, however we doubt that collectors know what they are if by any chance they come across one of them. Later on, by 1925, Russian artist Simon Segal also created dolls for Paul Poiret, with a kind of “grotesque” look. Mme Ouvré also made cloth dolls, one of them, which belongs to Musée des Arts Décoratifs de Paris, being a Charlie Chaplin. French artist and Prix de Rome Antonin Mercié made a doll maquette for “l’Oeuvre des Réfugiés Belges”. This very particular doll was dressed in various costumes spanning the centuries. One also has to note the dolls of Mlle Jozon and those of Mlle Elizabeth Nourse, who both dressed their dolls in Britanian costumes; Mlle Poupelet made a doll named “La Petite Fadette” and Mlle Rooschann made original baby dolls. Mlle Lambrusquini made black African dolls, vintage magazines speak of dolls made by Mme Join-Lambert, Mlle Manson made dolls dressed after the fairytales of Perrault and Mlle Duval, a young American student from Ecole des Beaux Arts, made very interesting “poupards”, some of which are still kept in private American collections. Another well-known woman to create dolls during WWI was Aurore Lauth Sand, the granddaughter of famous French author George Sand. Age 48 at the beginning of the war, she was married to French painter Frédéric Lauth. She lived in Paris, rue Continued on page 59
Yerri doll by Hansi and produced by J.P. Gallais in Priallytine (ceramic composition). Doll was originally holding a little French flag in his right hand, and had a paper label attached to his hand figurine a school tablet with “Hansi” written in hand writing style. Yerri had also a sister doll dressed in Alsacian costume with the well known big black bow on the head.
Pierrot, Pierrette and Colombine created by famous French painter and caricaturist Adolphe Léon Willette, whose art was most often linked with the legendary figures of Pierrot. His first Pierrot appeared in Montmartre’s magazine “Le Chat Noir” (Black Cat) in the early 80’s, and in 1888 he founded a periodical entitled “Pierrot”. Pierrot, a major character of classic comedia del arte, was traditionally close to the heart of French culture, but Willette changed the character, giving him a modern pathetic existence. The theme of Pierrot, Pierette, Arlequin and Colombine was often used after WWI, with the new arrival of modern adult dolls named “Poupées de Salon”. Willettes’s dolls whose maker was J. Galais, are all articulated and signed “WILETTE” on the left foot, and are made of Priallytine (ceramic composition). Original clothes made of white satin (and white tull for dancing Colombine). Colombine has molded and painted dancing shoes, as well as molded flowers in her molded red hair. Pierrette has molded black hair, and Pierrot (two of them shown) wears a black painted cap. They originally had a round paper label with a crescent moon and “A. Wilette” printed on one side, and J.P. Gallais & Cie Editeurs Paris on the other side. 21 cm. Photo taken by Samy Odin, looking into a glass cabinet, at the Musée de la Poupée Paris.
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1. Two wonderful petite all bisque French mignonettes - lovely high quality bisque w/ cobalt blue eyes & wondrous hand painted facial features - superlative five piece all bisque bodies - 4” tall - $1,995 each. 2. Utterly adorable & ever so rare Kestner Asian baby - mold #243 - lovely rare shelf size w/ soft as butter amber shaded bisque - wondrous hand painted facial features w/ arched feathered brows over chestnut brown sleep eyes - slightly open laughing mouth w/ two upper teeth - original five piece Kestner amber shaded body - 13” tall $4,495. 3. Wonderful early pair of papier maché nodders - grandma is knitting - grandpa sits w/ his cane - very well defined faces - both are seated on wood stick chairs - great condition - each one is 9”x7”x7” - $995 for the pair. 4. Wonderful & oh so cute is this darling character child by Konig & Wernicke - exceptional high quality bisque w/ artist quality hand painted facial features - soft arched feathered brows over enormous heather blue sleep eyes - slightly open mouth w/ outlined soft amber shading - to make her all the more delightful she on a fully jointed toddler body - just precious - 21” tall - $1,695. 5. Extremely rare large size googlie by Armand Marseille - mold #253 - wonderful comical face w/ pristine bisque & superlative hand painted facial features - enormous chestnut brown sleep googlie eyes w/ that utterly adorable & always desirable watermelon smile - to add to her wonderment & delight she is on a fully jointed toddler body - 14” tall - $4,995. 6. Extremely rare all original compo Dutch girl by Dean’s Rag - excellent compo w/ such an adorable face - cornflower blue eyes w/ closed smiling mouth - clothing has great original color - tagged on foot - 18” tall - $995. 7. Extremely rare & always desirable - lovely early Belton made for the French trade w/ that ever so desirable “Bru” face - (circa 1875) wondrous soft bisque w/ first out of the mold quality - superlative hand painted facial features w/ soft arched feathered brows over enormous heather blue paperweight eyes - closed pouty mouth w/ soft rose shading - note how very much they have made this doll look so much like the world famous “Circle Dot Bru” - original fully jointed body w/ early straight wrist - 14” tall $3,995. 8. Did you just take a deep breath - look how wonderful - exceptionally beautiful Bru Jne - w/ that classic wonderful sweet face - exceptional French bisque w/ crisp first out of the mold features - artist quality hand painted facial features w/ soft arched feathered brows over early dark outlined enormous chestnut brown paperweight eyes - closed pouty mouth w/ soft amber shading - she’s stands 21” tall on her original jointed compo Bru body - $17,500. 9. Wonderful German laughing clown w/ glorious hand painted facial features - pristine pale white bisque cobalt blue eyes - rare open/closed laughing mouth w/ teeth - wondrous red clown features - to make him all the more wondrous - he’s mechanical - when you press his tummy - he plays his cymbals and blinks his eyes - original clothes w/ such an amazing hat - 21” tall - $1,995. 10. Breathtakingly beautiful all original compo child by Gaspare Burgarella (circa 1925) - this is an extremely rare to find doll - we have had only 2 in 20 years - exceptionally well made - all original - note her gorgeous half open blue eyes & her pert ruby red lips - 16” tall $1,995. 11. Wow - look what we found this time - a truly lovely series three -“Bleuette” marked S.F.B.J. 60 - Paris 8/0exceptionally beautiful face w/ wondrous cobalt blue sleep eyes - lovely hand painted facial features - fully jointed French body marked 2 & 1 on feet - she’s dressed in a wonderful confirmation dress - she comes w/ her original trunk w/ 15 additional outfits - tons of extras - 10-5/8”tall. $3,995. 12. Lovely “Bleuette” w/ her trunk & wardrobe 13. What a handsome young lad - this amazing toddler was made by Schoenau & Hoffmeister - exquisite bisque w/ wondrous hand painted facial features - soft arched feathered brows over enormous heather blue sleep eyes w/ human hair upper lashes - open laughing mouth w/ soft amber shading & two upper teeth - to make him all the more delightful - he’s on a five piece toddler body - 22” tall. $1,695. 14. Wonderful extremely large life-size #126 baby by Kammer & Reinhardt - wondrous high quality bisque w/ big flirty baby blue eyes - open laughing mouth w/ treble tongue 0 original five piece baby body - 25” tall $1,295. 15. A truly exceptionally beautiful Jumeau fashion w/ outstanding eyes - wondrous pale hand poured French bisque w/ artist quality hand painted facial features - soft arched feathered brows over wistful lashes surrounding the most enormous early dark outlined cornflower blue paperweight eyes you will ever find closed pert pouty mouth w/ outlined soft rose shading - firm erect gusseted kid body - 15” tall. $4,395. 16. The lovely Jumeau portrait Jumeau Poupée in her wondrous original frock 17. Extremely rare & just as precious as she can be is the very early Simon & Halbig - mold #759 - soft as butter bisque w/ first out of the mold quality - exceptionally beautiful hand painted facial features w/ soft arched feathered brow over enormous chestnut brown paperweight eyes - slightly open smiling mouth with twice shaded amber lips - original early straight wrist body - 22” tall - $2,995. 18. Lovely 1860’s china w/such a beautiful face and an amazing outstanding hairstyle - made by Conta & Boehm - hair is pulled away from the face in large elaborate rolls w/ soft rose pleating on the top - the back has a molded ribbon w/ a lower snood - 15” tall - $2,495. 19. Exceptionally handsome & ever so rare French character marked “Van Rosen” - created by Jeanne Desboutin, a French artist - very few of the extremely rare characters were ever made - so of course scarceness is ever prevalent - flawless pristine early pale bisque w/ superior quality hand painted facial feature - molded arched brows over azure blue almond shaped eyes - rare open/closed laughing mouth w/ detailed laugh lines around his mouth & crows feet around his eyes - white mohair wig - fully jointed French toddler body - what more could you possibly ask for - 16” tall $30,000. 20. Here he is in all his glory “The Little French Marquis” by Van Rosen 21. Wonderful Heubach brother & sister pair - grand poured pink bisque w/ those delicious hand painted facial features that only the Heubach factory could produce: A) He’s a painted eye pouty - mold #7602 - 16” tall $1,295. B) She’s a rare glass eyed laughing character - mold #5636 - 14” tall - $2,495. 22. Rarely found & always desirable Kammer & Reinhardt - mold #101 “Peter“- soft as butter bisque w/ first out of the mold quality - wondrous hand painted facial features - soft arched feathered brows over heather blue painted eyes - closed exaggerated pouty mouth w/ soft rose shading - original fully jointed compo body - 15” tall - $3,995. 23. Wondrous & ever so rare is this lovely English wooden from the “Queen Anne” period - (circa 18601870’s) - grand & glorious hand carved wooden face w/ dark glass eyes - dotted eyebrows & eyelashes - please notice the wondrous presence of this lovely doll - her condition couldn’t be any more perfect - she’s just breathtaking - pristine all original condition - fully jointed flat bottom wood jointed body w/ cloth upper arms - 19” tall $16,500. 24 - Her majesty “the Queen” in all of her glory 25. Another adorable little toddler boy - this one by Ernst Heubach - mold #320 - wondrous high quality bisque w/ lovely hand painted facial features - soft arched feathered brows over sky blue sleep eyes - slightly open outlined lips w/ soft amber shading - to make him all the more delightful - he’s on a five piece toddler body - 14” tall - $995.
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31. Another adorable toddler boy - this one is the rare “little screamer” - by Gebruder Heubach - mold #8191 - of course he’s screaming with delight - not with tears - exceptional hand poured pink bisque w/ heavily molded painted hair - side glancing deep blue intaglio eyes - rare open/closed mouth w/ molded teeth & tongue - to make him all the more delightful - he’s on a five piece toddler body 13” tall. $1,995. 32. Two wonderful & ever so rare “Beloved Belindy” from Raggedy Ann fame - A) extremely rare Volland w/ hand painted face - what a treasure - 15” tall - $3,995. B) Georgene - all original - hand painted features - great condition - 19” tall - $1,995. 33. Rare to find earthenware baby by Orsini for Alt, Beck & Gottschalk - wonderful molded hair - extremely expressive face w/ enormous flirty baby blue eyes w/ human hair upper lashes - open laughing mouth w/ treble tongue - compo & cloth body 20” tall $995. 34. Wondrous & ever so rare early English poured wax baby - high pink color 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. 35. Extremely rare French black compo boudoir doll representing the world famous “Miss Josephine Baker” - known for her near nude African attire - this doll was made in appreciation of this famous lady - excellent all original condition - 21” tall - $1,295.
36. Breathtakingly beautiful & always desirable Kestner XI - this precious closed mouth pouty has soft as butter bisque w/ first out of the mold quality - wondrous hand painted facial features w/ soft arched feathered brows over lovely chestnut brown eyes - closed pouty mouth w/ soft rose shading - original early straight wrist Kestner body - 16” tall - $4,995. 37. Two wonderful compo “Pinocchio’s” - both are in excellent condition: A) Large compo & cloth by Knickerbocker - 22” tall. B) Wood segmented w/ compo head by Ideal – 11” tall $795 each. 38. Extremely rare to find character boy by Kley & Hahn - mold # 521 - soft as butter bisque w/ first out of the mold quality - artist quality hand painted facial features w/ soft arch brows over soft baby blue eyes - open/closed mouth w/ exaggerated pouty upper lip - fully jointed compo body - 16” tall - $3,995. 39. Rare & wonderful “southern girl” by Madame Alexander - excellent condition w/ great compo & very clear eyes - beautiful eye shadow - ruby red lips - all original - rare 21” tall $995. 40. This is with out a doubt one amazing rare character child - marked Einco he was made by the Joseph Eisenmann company - turn of the century in Bavaria - this rarely found character has amazing high quality bisque with wondrous hand painted facial features - the head for this doll was made by the Gebruder Heubach company - can’t you tell - what a face - deep intaglio blue eyes with very heavy
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lids -notice how one eye is opened more than the other - how neat- rare open/ closed mouth - he booked for $5,000. In 1996 - 17” tall we ask only - $3,995. Rare character gentleman by De Fuisseaux of Belgium- high quality bisque w/ amazing hand painted features - great character face w/ a rather big nose & upturned eyes - hand painted features have heavy brows & deep bleu intaglio eyes - closed slightly smiling pert mouth - original five piece body - exquisite gentleman’s attire - 10” tall $1,295. Two very beautiful & rare to find “Monica’s” - exceptional compo w/ that rare rooted hair - both have original clothes: A) Pristine bride - 17” tall - $995. B) “Poppy flowered” frock w/ cape & hat - 19” tall - $995. Extremely rare “Sonja Henie” bride by Madame Alexander- exceptional condition - tagged clothes - wonderful compo - wondrous eyes - mint condition rare 21” tall - $1,495. 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. Two extremely rare Effanbee “Historical Series Ladies” portraying the history of American fashion - all original - excellent condition - near mint: A) 1682 Quaker Colony. B) 1872 - Economic Development. 14” tall - $1,295 each.
Roullet & Decamps Magician Automaton, c. 1890, with Jumeau character head, 28 inches, $80,580
Folk Art Cloth Lady, 19th century, 25 inches $11,257.50
All original Joanny Bebe, c. 1880, incised J7, 18 inches, $18,960
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t would not be an overstatement to say that in his years buying and selling (beginning at age 11) more dolls passed through Richard Wright’s hands than any other dealer. His presence on the Antiques Roadshow brought him national attention. He was famous for “flipping,” buying entire doll collections and quickly turning them over without a large mark-up, making both collectors and dealers very happy. Thus, the opportunity to own something that he valued enough to add to his personal collection proved irresistible.
Queen Anne doll in original costume, c. 1720, 25 inches, in wood case, $50,362.50. This was the signature doll that decorated Richard’s shopping bags.
Rare KPM China Doll head. C. 1850, 3.5 inches, $11,850
Meissen China Lady, 15.5 inches, $13,035
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Kestner All bisque Max and Moritz, c. 1910, 6.5 inches, $8887.50 Kestner 208 character girl, c. 1910, 23.5 inches, $37,920
Richard’s life partner Glenn Stevens and long time staff worker, Gemma Leigh.
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Becky Ourant, consulting specialist for the sale and Joan Kindler.
Auctioneer and consultant for the sale, Andy Ourant.
Rare Belsnickel Squeak Toy, c. 1870, $3851.25
Close personal friends Andy and Becky Ourant served as specialists for the Wright sale, cataloguing the collection for Skinner’s. Along with Nancy Smith they gave attendees a preview of the collection at the Friday evening reception. A large crowd of collectors had assembled by Friday afternoon at Skinner’s new Marlborough gallery. Andy Ourant and Skinner specialist Stuart Whitehurst called the auction at a brisk even pace. Richard’s eclectic tastes favored early dolls – woodens, papier mache, chinas and cloth – and rare German characters. His sense of humor embraced items quirky and interesting as well as toys, teddy bears, candy containers, bisque figurines, miniatures, folk art, doll clothing and accessories. He was a stickler for condition and originality.
Attendees at the new Skinner Marlborough gallery.
Steiff Petsy Bear, 13 inches, c. 1930, $16,590
Martha Chase Alice in Wonderland Four-Piece Set, c. 1920, $40,290
The no reserve auction garnered 1.3 million with 100% of the lots sold. As a collector of early dolls, I can say with all sincerity that it was the finest assemblage of china, papier mache and wooden dolls that I have ever had the privilege to bid on. It was gratifying to see so many successful bidders leaving with their dolls of distinguished provenance. Skinner’s will conduct the Richard Wright sale of Decorative Arts and Furniture on October 24 in their Boston gallery.
1920 Steiff Teddy Bear with glass eyes, c. 1920, 17.5 inches, $10,665
Rare Georgene Averill Allie Kat, Germany, c. 1920, $9,480
Portrait Jumeau, c. 1880, “Elizabeth,” incised 10, 23 inches, $22,515
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by Jean Kestel The Farmer, still seen in the fields of China today, is about 12” in height, has carved hands and feet. He carries a hand made rake.
The Girl in Silk, between 8” and 9” height, has a hat with open crown which has black fringe representing hair and often has a queue attached. Chinese children’s hats were often made in a similar fashion.
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A former resident returns to DOH with husband and children. They often returned for visits or to stay at the mission during times of unrest in their home villages. 35th Annual Report of the Door of Hope & Children’s Refuge, Shanghai, China 1935 on file at the Library of The Yale Divinity School, New Haven, CT.
The Amah with baby also called the Cantonese Amah with Baby is the child’s nursemaid. Amahs are also maids. In the brothel world, amahs are the caretakers of the prostitutes, and the young sing-sing girls. The baby has splayed legs, to fit comfortably on the back of the amah.
Baby in Bunting. Babies in China were swaddled. This baby can be removed from her blanket. She has straight legs.
Amah. This amah is a maid. She wears an apron attached to the center frog hook of her outer jacket. The apron ties in the back, usually with a thin cord or black cord.
Bonnell saw first hand the dire conditions that young girls and women in the red light district were faced with. Miss Jewell brought the five founders of the Door of Hope and Miss Bonnell together, and thus they began the mission’s 50 years of service to the oppressed women and children of Shanghai. The girls first entered the Door of Hope at the Receiving Home. They would remain there until a custody hearing was held at the Municipal Court. Cornelia Bonnell aptly represented these girls and gained custody of most. Once the girls were in the mission’s custody, they were assigned either to the First Year Home, the Infirmary or the Children’s Home. In the first year home, days were filled with classes in reading, writing and bible studies. They worked on the Doll Project only after they were proficient in sewing their own clothing. The “Model Dolls” as they were called, represent two classes in Chinese society and various milestones in their lives. There were babies, children, young boys and girls, young men and women, brides and grooms, mourners, elders, farmers, monks and Manchu ladies. Each were clothed in removable
The Boy in Silk is between 8” and 9”. He is a later doll with a Western hairstyle.
The Buddhist Priest has 12 dents in the top of his bald head, representing scars from burning incense in cups on the head. His clothing is made from course cotton material. Some of these priests are female as well, as documented by Chinese writing inserted in the clothing. 41
Cantonese Amah with baby. There are two styles of the Amah with baby (see previous page). This amah has a black headband. The baby is missing her hat, revealing a painted patch of hair on the top of her head.
This bride and groom represent the pre 1912 Qing Dynasty. She wears a face covering and has bound feet. He has a queue, and rank badges on the front and back of his silk tunic.
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The chief mourner is usually the eldest son of the decedent. The female mourners may be the widow or the daughter-in-law. They carry a white paper wand to scare away evil spirits. The chief mourner wears cotton balls on the front of his headpiece to catch his tears.
garments and not only represented the people of the late Qing Dynasty period but also the Republic of China and the westernization of the Chinese people. The dolls provided some small income to the girls, while serving as models of womanhood. The mission took orders for the dolls, rather than keeping supplies on hand. Thus, when imitation dolls were being sold in shops in Shanghai, the mission had a reduction in sales, but did not suffer losses. Kimport Dolls of Independence, Missouri featured the Door of Hope dolls in their “Doll Talk For Collectors” bi-monthly pamphlet. It was a favorite for collectors, especially those people who specialized in international dolls. Pamphlets and annual reports sent to the missionaries’ homeland parishes featured stories of the rescued girls and women, encouraging more support as well as the purchase of the dolls. Orders came from various sponsors and supporting churches in the United States, Great Britain, Australia and South Africa. Missionaries brought dolls to their families and parishes when on furlough or returning home permanently. The dolls, known throughout China’s Western missionary and medical population, were much sought after as treasured reminders of their life in China, and to be used for teaching or raising funds for the mission.
The Elderly Man and Lady have hair painted with light brush strokes to represent graying and thinning hair. He will have a queue, and her bun will be painted black with a gold or silver bar through the bun. She will always have bound feet.
The Kindergarten Child is a wonderful likeness of the young child in pre- Republic China. She has an apron with a pocket to carry a sweet or toy. She has silk embroidered kitten slippers and a silk embroidered hat with tiger ears. She also has a silk embroidered collar. The rest of her clothing is usually cotton.
Missionaries, after returning home, often took orders for dolls as well. One such missionary was Elsie Clark Krug. Born on August 6, 1888, she was one of seven children born to George and Sara Clark of Baltimore, Maryland. She attended the Girls’ Latin School, Goucher College and Johns Hopkins University. She thereafter earned her Master’s Degree at the University of Chicago Divinity School. A well educated and independent woman, she sought a career that was acceptable for single women at the turn of the century. She chose to go to
Elsie Krug only spent 6 years as a missionary in China. She travelled extensively after returning to the U. S. and sold the Door of Hope dolls and other international items from her Shop in Baltimore. Elsie Clark Krug Papers, RG 142. Special Collections, Yale Divinity Library.
The Manchu Lady is usually 12” tall and this doll has carved hands and legs with shoes carved and painted. Her head with carved hair and ornamentation is complete with tassels.
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The Schoolboy in Cotton is dressed in all cotton except his leggings which are silk. He is between 7” and 9” in height.
The policeman’s clothing is usually black wool or coarse cotton material. The design differs from the earlier to later dolls. Some have paper fasteners as buttons and on the top of the hat. He is usually 11-12” tall
The Small Boy in Silk and Small Girl in Silk are usually about 7” in height. He comes with a silk colorful skull cap. She has a silk embroidered or decorated hat (similar to a headband) which has black fringe bangs in the front and longer fringe in the back. 44
The Schoolgirl in Cotton is between 7” and 9” and is dressed all in cotton. She does not have a hat or headband.
China as a missionary teacher, and accepted a six-year teaching position in China. Elsie arrived in China in 1912 and, after learning the Chinese language, commenced teaching at Hwa Nan College in Fuzhou, south of Shanghai. Although she only spent six years as a Methodist missionary in China, she kept in touch with her students for years. After returning home she married Andrew H. Krug and they had one child, Dorothy. She traveled around the world in 1932 and took other trips over the next 25 years. During her travels she bought items for a gift shop she opened. The shop featured Chinese embroideries, clothing and other articles, including dolls. She often gave talks, including one on “Dressing an Empress”, in which she would discuss the clothing of the Qing Dynasty. She had examples of clothing as well. As a dealer involved in the sale of the Door of Hope Mission dolls, she wrote many letters to her collectors and was always sharing her knowledge of the mission and the dolls. Elsie retired in 1953, two years after the Door of Hope Mission in Shanghai closed.
The Table Boy is between 11” and 12 1/2” tall and is dressed all in cotton, except his leggings which are silk. The earlier models will have queues and black skull caps. The later dolls will have Western style hair and skull caps.
The majority of the Door of Hope dolls can be found in the museums and private collections throughout the United States, Great Britain, and other countries. There are 24 Model Dolls as reported in the 1940 Annual Report of the Door of Hope Mission. There also were special orders.
The Young Lady (10”-11”) comes with either a bee hive bun with a painted ornament in the bun or a standards oval bun with a painted bar through it. She may have bound feet shoes or slipper type shoes. The Young Man in Silk (11”-12”) has either the early queue or the later Western hair style
Acknowledgements Special thanks to Joan Duffy and Martha Smalley, Yale Divinity School Library and Elizabeth Ann Coleman for their help in my research.
The Young Lady in Long Garment. This garment represents the qi pao style dress (post 1925 through 1950). Her hairstyle, a bobbed style is also representative of the Westernization of women in China.
References Encountering Hope: The Door of Hope Mission in Shanghai and Taipei. Sue Ellen Gronewold, Columbia University 1996 Interview with Dorothy Krug, Daughter of Elsie Clark Krug, Baltimore. 12/30/95 by Andrew Worden, Yale ‘87
The Door of Hope Residents circa 1915-17. This is an actual postcard produced by the mission. Published by Edward Evans Bookstore, Shanghai.
A special thank you for allowing me to use photos goes to: Joyce Sefton Martha Etchart Jeannie Steiker Corn Mabel Schroeder Yale Divinity School Library
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Photographed at the United Federation of Doll Clubs National Convention by Keith Kaonis GERMAN BISQUE HEAD - Child marked J.D.K., Kestner or known number/alphabet series. If unmarked must have mold attributed to Kestner, closed mouth. Left, closed mouth, Donelle Denery Right, open mouth, Dorothy Madey
GERMAN BISQUE HEAD Child marked Simon Halbig, S.H., or known number for this maker, without other maker’s marks, open mouth. Left, Peggy Labom. Right, Bowdre McAllister GERMAN BISQUE HEAD Child marked K * R or Kammer and Reinhardt. Barbara Close
GERMAN BISQUE HEAD - Child marked Simon Halbig, S.H., or known number for this maker, without other maker’s marks, closed mouth. Left, Gail Cook. Center, Judith Herry. Right, Luann Guleserian
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GERMAN BISQUE HEAD Kammer and Reinhardt character child from 100 series. Left, Sheri McMasters. Right, Cheryl Lane
GERMAN BISQUE HEAD - Child marked A. M. or Armand Marseille, closed mouth. Above, Julie Blewis Right, Gail Cook
GERMAN BISQUE HEAD - Child marked with Gebruder Heubach trademark Gail Cook
GERMAN BISQUE HEAD Child marked A. M. or Armand Marseille, open mouth. Nancy Harmon
GERMAN BISQUE HEAD Child marked Bahr and Proschild, Kley and Hahn, Bruno or Franz Schmidt or Revalo. Schmidt, Marilyn Dornbush
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GERMAN BISQUE HEAD Heinrich Handwerck child, may have other maker’s mark. Left, Linda Dobbs. Right, Judy Heckert
GERMAN BISQUE HEAD - Child marked Bahr and Proschild, Kley and Hahn, Bruno or Franz Schmidt or Revalo. Kley and Hahn, Martha Simmons
GERMAN BISQUE HEAD - Belton-type, closed mouth. Alicia Carver
GERMAN BISQUE HEAD - Doll may be marked Germany, Made in Germany or have numbers not associated with any known ďŹ rm. Left, Marilyn Dornbush. Right, Gail Cook
GERMAN BISQUE HEAD - Lady or gentleman with appropriate adult facial modeling. Gail Cook
GERMAN BISQUE HEAD Baby on cloth baby body, may have hands or lower legs of other material. Left, Marilyn Dornbus. Right, Gayle Hanson GERMAN BISQUE HEAD - Baby with composition bent limbed baby body with non-supporting legs. Excludes Simon and Halbig, Kammer and Reinhardt, Gebruder Heubach and googlies. Left, Armand Marseille, Barbara Stone Right, Kestner, Terry Danner GERMAN BISQUE HEAD Baby from Simon and Halbig and Kammer and Reinhardt, on composition bent limbed baby body with non-supporting legs. Left, Trixie Sauer. Right, Barbara Close 49
GERMAN BISQUE HEAD - Character baby from Gebruder Heubach, on composition bent limbed baby body with non-supporting legs. Left, Marilyn Dornbush. Right, Susan Booker
GERMAN BISQUE HEAD Dollhouse doll, bisque shoulder head on cloth body with bisque or china limbs, 7” and under, original clothes. Marilyn Dornbush
Munich Art doll and contemporaries from any country, 19081930. Left, Julie Blewis. Right, Hajek
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GERMAN BISQUE HEAD Googly with exaggerated round or sideglancing painted eyes, excludes all bisque. Judy Dennis
GERMAN BISQUE HEAD - Miniature up to and including 8”, excludes all bisque. Left, Deborah Bray. Right, Donna Wirth
CLOTH - PRE 1926 Homemade, flat face, not from a commercial pattern. Suzanne McBayer
CLOTH - PRE 1926 American commercial with flat face. Left, Pam Coghlan. Below, Marilyn Parsons
CLOTH - PRE 1926 Homemade, some needlesculpting to face. Patricia Courte Rooney
CLOTH - PRE 1926 American commercial with molded face. Rebecca Hawkins
CLOTH - PRE 1926 American/European commercial with painted, molded face with firmly stuffed supporting body. Bowdre McAllister
CLOTH - PRE 1926 Lenci child or adult, 17” and over. Elizabeth Ann Coleman
CLOTH PRE 1926 - Steiff doll or character, pre 1920. Carol Hansen 51
METAL head, body of any material. Elizabeth Ann Coleman
ALL BISQUE German, French or French-type - Jointed at shoulders and hips, swivel neck, glass eyes, wigged, up to but not including 5”. Left, Marilyn Dornbush. Right, Donna Wirth
BISQUE HEAD NOT MADE IN GERMANY OR FRANCE - Any type body excludes all bisque. Tish Lehman
ALL BISQUE German, French or French-type - Painted eyes, wigged, must have some jointing, up to but not including 5”. Judith Schafer
ALL BISQUE German, French or French-type Painted eyes, wigged, must have some jointing, 5” and over. Dorothy Zeidler ALL BISQUE German, French or Frenchtype - Jointed at shoulders and hips, swivel neck, glass eyes, wigged, 5” and over. Left, Margaret Kincaid. Right, Donelle Denery 52
ALL BISQUE German, French or French-type Rigid neck, jointed at shoulders, glass eyes, wigged, up to but not including 5”. Nancy Jo Schreeder
ALL BISQUE German, French or Frenchtype - Rigid neck, jointed at shoulders, glass eyes, wigged, 5 and over. Donelle Denery
ALL BISQUE German, French or French-type Molded hair, must have some jointing, up to but not including 5�. Diana Crosby
ALL BISQUE German, French or French-type Molded hair, must have some jointing. 5� and over. Judith Henry
ALL BISQUE German, French or French-type Molded facial hair, must have some jointing. Rebecca Hawkins ALL BISQUE German, French or Frenchtype - Molded clothing, must have some jointing, excluding googlies and dolls with molded facial hair. Left, Kathleen Crescuillo. Right, Marilyn Dornbush
ALL BISQUE German, French or French-type All bisque baby with jointed bentlimb body. Marciann Madey
ALL BISQUE German, French or French-type Googly with exaggerated round or sideglancing glass eyes and some jointing. Judy Dennis
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ALL BISQUE German, French or Frenchtype - Googly with exaggerated round or side-glancing painted eyes and some jointing. Below, Judith Shafer. Right, Sylvia Pencosky
ALL BISQUE German, French or French-type - All bisque with no jointing. Below, Dolores McGrath Right, Diane Vourdesis
SNOW BABY – single or multiple figures on one base. Mary Jo Brummer
HALF DOLL PINCUSHION TYPE, Bisque or China Bust only, both arms molded to body or returning to body. Gayle Hansen
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HALF DOLL PINCUSHION TYPE, Bisque or China - Bust only, arms and hands away. Leigh Kilpatick
HALF DOLL PINCUSHION TYPE, Bisque or China Bust only with mold modifications. Mary Elizabeth Groupe
HALF DOLL PINCUSHION TYPE, Bisque or China Complete original factory assemblage. Gayle Hansen
HALF DOLL PINCUSHION TYPE, In Material Other Than Bisque Or China – Bust only or complete assemblage. Margaret Hein
HALF DOLL PINCUSHION TYPE, Bisque or China Half doll other than female. Nancy Harman
BATHING BEAUTY In Bisque Or China – Molded costume or factory original fabric costume. Brenda Welker
BATHING BEAUTY In Bisque Or China – Nude. Marilyn Dornbush
HEAD ONLY – China/ porcelain, pre 1920. Left, Gail Cook. Right, Rosalie Whyel
HEAD ONLY – papier mache/ composition, wax or wood. Elizabeth Ann Coleman
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HEAD ONLY – papier mache/ composition, wax or wood. Susan Ellen Wilson
HEAD ONLY – bisque Above, Beverly Ervin Right, Rosanell Morrill
PAPER DOLL, pre 1920 American commercial representing child or adult. Anne Masiello
PAPER DOLL, pre 1920 - Handmade Sylvia Pencosky
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PAPER DOLL, pre 1920 Magazine sheet paper doll of lady or gentleman. Tish Lehman
COSTUMED BY EXHIBITOR Lady or gentleman dressed in 19th century ball gown attire. Kathleen Crescuillo
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COSTUMED BY EXHIBITOR - Children in school attire, pre 1920. Tish Lehman
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FRENCH DOLLS FROM WW I, continued from page 31 d’Assas, but went to her grandmother’s home at Chateau de Nohant when WWI started. Chateau de Nohant is the place where George Sand and her son (father of Aurore), painter Maurice Dudevant, had made “dolls” (in fact puppets) for their private “puppets theater” during her childhood. Those puppets, sculpted and painted by Maurice, had luxurious, rich clothing hand made by Georges Sand herself. 125 puppets were created, and from 1854 to 1872, about 120 theatre presentations were given at Chateau de Nohant for the family and their closet friends. George Sand wrote an article about those puppets in May 1876 issue of Le Temps magazine, saying that she and Maurice “were loving them like children love their dolls”. During WWI, Aurore started to make her own dolls, using material from the remaining puppet theatre. Dolls were one of a kind, and usually hand signed, dated at the top of the left leg, and were made of cloth or suede. Sizes varied more or less between 25 cm up to 50 cm. Vintage magazines show photos of Aurore between her numerous hand made dolls, and some of them are still found today with a letter of identification written by the creator herself. The last dolls created during WWI we would like to speak about, are the dolls made by French painter Berthe Noufflard. Berthe Noufflard was essentially a portraitist, however, after the birth of her first daughter, Henriette, in 1915 , Berthe started making dolls, some to be used as decoration, and some to be played with, including an interesting all articulated toddler baby. Her dolls were the most incredible artistic creations made during this very particular period of French history. The
Little Red Riding Hood. Artist doll by French painter Berthe Noufflard. This artistic doll is not a play doll, but an ornament for a child’s room. Painted head, hands and lower legs are made of plaster composition, on a stuffed cloth body. Note the little basket with a pot of butter and a cake. 50 cm Copyright Centre de Documentation du Jouet du Musée des Arts décoratifs item 55 992-999.44.1
invention she has showed in those rare creations will be the subject of a later article and we would like to end this article with an example of her unique talent. Note : We would like to thanks Maison Lanvin for their rare photos of Jeanne Lanvin’s dolls, François Theimer for having discovered the precious Fryda Frankowska doll shown here, and to give a very special thanks to Samy Odin, for having shared with us his rare collection from Musée de la Poupée Paris.
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his special exhibition (October 17 to April 5, 2010) features over 200 fans from the private collection of Madame Volet’s. Fans have played a major role in the social life of different eras over the centuries. The various types, including brisé fans, folding fans, cabriolet fans and balloon fans, have reflected the prevailing trends in art as well as the intellectual and cultural climate. Fans have been considered a status symbol and an essential fashion accessory. They have served as an advertising medium and even had a secret language of their own. Different artisans were commonly involved in making the costly and artfully decorated frames, including ivory carvers, sculptors and jewellers. Fans were often used for very different purposes and in some instances hold diverse secrets that are not readily apparent at first glance. This includes fans that can serve as opera glasses or even as an efficient weapon. For more information visit www.puppenhausmuseum.ch Puppenhausmuseum, Steinenvorstadt 1, CH-4051 Basel Tel. +41 (0)61 225 95 95 From top left: Maxim’s advertising fan, France, ca. 1900. Bally shoes advertising fan, France, ca. 1920. Fan turns into bouquet when closed, France, ca. 1897. The marriage of Isabella II of Spain, Spain, 1846. At the dog school, France, ca. 1890 59
News Annual Schoenhut Club Convention T
he Schoenhut Collectors Club convened in Annapolis, MD October 2 and 3 for their 24th annual convention. Numerous informative presentations, a trolley ride through this beautiful historic city, a harbor cruise, dinner each evening and naturally lots of “room action” made this another stellar event. A successful auction of dolls from the Van Lennup estate permitted the club to cover costs incurred in printing and distributing free to members Schoenhut’s 1914 reproduction doll catalog. For information on joining the club visit schoenhutcollectorsclub.org. Next year’s convention will be held in Indiana.
Left to right: Schoenhut Jigger toy, Judy Lile, Lancaster, NY. Schoenhut boy, $500, Eilen and Dean Howard, La Plata, MD. A rare bonnet head doll in original clothes, $3,000. Janet Clark, Palatine Bridge, NY. Schnickel-Fritz was among the dolls from the Van Lennup estate. Schoenhut toddler $350 and wigged girl, $795.Diane Dustir, Racine, WI.
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n exquisite Bru from the Chevrot period (c. 1883), size 6, 18 inches, with original wig and pate, her original gown, matching hat and signed leather shoes, sold for approximately $39,000 at Francois Theimer’s September 26 auction in Paris. Francois Theimer, 4 rue des Cavaliers 89130 Toucy. Email: francois. theimer@wanadoo.fr
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lovely 13-inch French fashion incised 0, with swivel neck, glass eyes, closed mouth and pierced ears, sold for $3,080 at the recent Withington auction. Withington Auction Inc., 17 Atwood Road, HIllsborough, NH 03244. Phone 603-464-3232
Calendar of Events Send in your Free Calendar Listing to: Antique Doll Collector, c/o Calendar, P. O. Box 239, Northport, New York 11768 or Email: adcsubs@gmail.com. If you plan on attending a show, please call the number to verify the date and location as they may change.
November 2009
1 Anaheim, CA. Doll Show. Anaheim Plaza Hotel. National Doll Festival. 831-438-5349. DollFestival@aol.com 1 Hunt Valley, MD. Holiday Teddy Bear Show. Embassy Suites Hotel. Mark McKay. 416-703-1697. wwwteddybearsonvacation.com 1 Madison Hts., MI. Doll Show. UFCW Hall. 876 Horace Brown Dr. Sharon Napier. 586-731-3072. lildolls@excite.com 1 St. Charles, MO. Doll & Bear Sale. Columns Banquet Center. Spirit of St. Louis Doll Club. 314-692-8678. patclif@aol.com 1 Scottsdale, AZ. Martha Hester One-Owner Collection of Rare Dolls by Madame Alexander. Arizona Biltmore. Theriault’s. 410-224-2515. 1 Southbury, CT. Doll & Bear & Toy Show. The Crowne Plaza. Jenny Lind Doll Club. 860-628-8896. 4-5 Hatfield, PA. Doll Auction. Alderfer Auction & Appraisal. 215-393-3023. 800-577-8846 x3023. 6-7 Vallejo, CA. Doll Show & Sale. Vallejo Fairgrounds. Nancy Jo’s. 925-229-4190. 7-8 Agawam, MA. Doll & Toy & Teddy Bear Show. The Oaks Hall. The Maven Co. 914-248-4646. 7-8 Kansas City, MO. Doll Auction. KCI Expo Center & Holiday Inn @ KCI Airport. Frasher’s Doll Auctions, Inc. 816-625-3786. 7 Lake Worth, FL. Bears & Dolls & Collectibles Show. American Polish Club. Jane Woodard. 561-626-1031. HeirBears@aol.com 7 Oro Valley, AZ. Doll Show. Resurrection Lutheran Church. Tucson Doll Guild. Sandy Milton. 520-575-7204. 7 Westampton, NJ. Dolls at Auction. Sweetbriar Auctions. 410-275-2094. 8 Bellevue, WA. Antique Doll & Toy Market. Red Lion Bellevue Inn. Teresa Lehmbeck. 425-413-9516. rivertoncottage@hotmail.com 8 Davenport, IA. Doll & Toy & Bear Show. Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds. Dora Pitts. 563-242-0139. 8 Paris, France. Doll Auction. Hotel Ambassador. Theimer Auctions. Francois.theimer@wanadoo.fr. 13-15 Vineland, NJ. Toy Sale. Bertoia Auctions. 856-692-1881. toys@bertoiaauctions.com 14 Albuquerque, NM. Albuquerque Doll & Bear Show. MCM Elegante. Melinda’s Dolls. 775-342-7629. 14 Des Moines, IA. Doll & Bear & Toy Show. Iowa State Fairgrounds. Colleen Holden. 515-986-1975. dolls50265@aol.com 14 Garden Grove, CA. Doll Show. Garden Grove Community Center. Donna Purkey. 714-828-5909. 14 Nazareth, PA. Doll Auction. Dotta Auction Co. Inc. 610-759-7389. www.dottaauction.com 14 Red Bluff, CA. Holiday Harvest Festival. Tehama District Fairgrounds. National Doll Festival. 831-438-5349. DollFestival@aol.com 15 Annapolis, MD. Estate Doll Auction. Sheraton. Theriault’s. 410-224-3655. www.theriaults.com
15 Hackensack, NJ. Doll Show. The Rothman Center. Fairleigh Dickinson University. 352-527-6666. www.jmkshows.com 17 Dallas, TX. Auction of Archives & Illustration Art from the American Red Cross. Heritage Auction of Historical Americana. 3500 Maple Ave. Bid Online at HA.com/RedCross. 214-528-3500. 17-18 London, England. Dolls & Teddy Bear & Toys & More Show. Bonhams. +44(0)20 7393 3900. www.bonhams.com 21 Dublin, PA. Doll Show. Dublin Fire Co. Hall. Buxmont Doll Lovers. Judy. 215-822-2556. 21 Holland, MI. Doll Show & Sale. Holland Civic Center. Sandy Barts. 231-557-1947. 21 Palm Beach Gardens, FL. Doll Show & Sale. Amara Shriners. Karen Monahan. 561-304-9581. youngatheartdolls@comcast.net 21 San Jose, CA. Doll & Teddy Bear Show. Santa Clara County Fairgrounds. Dorothy Drake. 775-348-7713. 22 Lisle, IL. Doll & Bear Show & Sale. Hilton Lisle/ Naperville. Julie Bronski. 312-919-7135.
December 2009
4-6 Pittsburgh, PA. Toy Show. Monroeville Convention Center. info@steelcitycon.com 412-213-0224. 5-6 Gaithersburg, MD. Antique Doll Show. The Fairgrounds. Bellman Events. 443-617-3590. infoDOLLS@comcast.net 6 Milwaukee, WI. Doll & Bear Show & Sale. Serb Hall. Orphans In The Attic. Marge Hansen. 920-563-0046. dollbear@sbcglobal.net
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8-10 Newport Beach, CA. Antique Dollhouses, Rooms, Miniature Furniture, Accessories & Miniature Dolls of Hanne Buktas of Vienna. Fairmont Hotel. Theriault’s. 410-224-3655. 9 Newport Beach, CA. Antique Doll Collection of Vera Bryant. Fairmont Hotel. Theriault’s. 410-224-3655. 16-17 Naples, FL. Doll Show. Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club. Myrna Eby. 239-947-3394. 16-17 San Diego, CA. Doll & Teddy Bear Show. Dorothy. Crossroads. 775-348-7713. 23 Chandler, AZ. Doll Show. Knights of Columbus. Dolls & Friends Doll Club. Jeri. 480-839-4484. 24 Patchogue, NY. Doll & Teddy Bear & Collectible Toy Show. Patchogue Manor. Patchogue Doll Fanciers Club of Long Island, NY. 631-585-2297. 30 Glendale, CA. Doll & Toy Show. Glendale Civic Auditorium.Verdugo Hills Doll Club. 626-447-7623. 30 Paris, France. Doll Auction. Hotel Ambassador. Theimer Auctions. Francois.theimer@wanadoo.fr.
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You can find me on “Ruby Lane” www.preciousrosey.rubylane.com Janet Weber 1-718-336-5313
1. Large, musical pull toy w/ cymbols. 2. Original Asian Jumeau. 3. Small all bisque dolls.
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vallejo, CA Vallejo Fairgrounds
NOVEMBER 6-7,
2009
Friday 12:00 p.m., Saturday 9:00 a.m.
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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Doll Related Items • Furniture • Clothes • Bears
Antique Dolls • Perfume Bottles Antique Furniture • Jewelry and Vintage Clothing Come Spend the Day - Everybody Welcome! Open Tues. thru Sun. 10-5 Located in Historic Evanswood Village on Hwy. 10 Weyauwega, WI 1-920-867-4300 Ask for Dawn.
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
Sara Bernstein’s Dolls 10 Sami Court, Englishtown, NJ 07726 Phone 732-536-4101 Email: santiqbebe@aol.com www.sarabernsteindolls.com www.rubylane.com/shops/sarabernsteindolls
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 Rare German Hard Plastic with Glass Flirty Eyes
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Place Your ad Here a classified marketplace for antique dolls and related merchandise Copy ads: 35 cents per word, no limit; $12 minimum Ads with a border and boldface, add $10 to word total BlaCK anD WHiTe PHoTo aDS we can convert your color ads to black and white 1/12 page ( 2 1/2” h x 2 3/8” w) $40 1/9 page ( 3 3/8” h x 2 3/8” w) $50 FUll Color PHoTo aDS 1/9 page ( 3 3/8” h x 2 3/8” w) $125 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.
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New doll accessory website by Wendy Feidt. Custom handmade leather doll shoes and doll accessories by Fran Quinn. Also Wendy Feidt handmade mohair doll wigs, handmade jewelry by All Things Elegant. For all your antique and reproduction dolls, many accessories made from antique materials and all made in America. When you want the best in quality, uniqueness and workmanship from American artists, this site will delight you. mohairwigsbywendyfeidt.com or email:wendyfeidt@hotmail.com
Buying and Selling antique doll furniture, dollhouses, antique toy china, accessories. www.sondrakrueger.com ebay Store: Sondra Krueger antiques phone 530-893-5135. Email: sondkr@sondrakrueger.com
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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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 rd., Westminster, MD 21158. 410-848-0664 410-875-2850 open Thurs-Sun 11-5 We also carry a quality line of antiques, textiles, furniture and jewelry. 30 years of experience where you can buy or sell with confidence. Call us with your wants — we have an ever-changing inventory
November 21, 2009, Saturday, 10 - 3, Young-At-Heart Dolls Show and Sale, Amara Shriners, 3650 RCA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410, Admission $3, Karen (561) 304-9581, youngatheartdolls@comcast.net, www.youngatheartdolls.com, Dealer Space Available.
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 dolls and collectibles. lSaDSe for color fully illustrated list #71. 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 Visit my website: www.reginaSteele.com
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 One gaze from this delicious seventeen inch beauty, ca. early to mid 1700's, sends the steed of your imagination throttling back to stone hearths, pewter plates, knights of the realm and ladies of the court. This charming and exceedingly well carved and preserved damsel is dressed in coral and ecru ribbed silk damask with a lovely fray of metallic thread trim. Original human hair wig with some later hair added attached with old nails and coiled attractively, caught in lovely net lace cap. Her well carved body and peg jointed legs are sturdy and in excellent condition except for a partial missing ring finger. Pupiless black eyes gaze from her placid face holding secrets of two centuries past. Her gesso finish glows with the patina of time. A delicate balance of history and mystery, she beckons to be cherished and tickles your curiosity about the long ago days of yore. $13,500
Madame Victoire de France or Marie Louise Thérèse Victoire de France ~ Princess of France (11 May 1733 – 7 June 1799) was the seventh child and fifth daughter of King Louis XV and his Queen consort Maria Leszczynska. As the daughter of the king, she was a Fille de France (Daughter of France). Originally known as Madame Quatrième she was later known as Madame Victoire. This delicate painting by Jean-Marc Nattier (March 17, 1685 – November 7, 1766), French painter born in Paris. He is noted for his portraits of the ladies of King Louis XV’s court in classical mythological attire. Beautiful old reprint in exquisite gilt frame 21"x25". A perfect compliment to the doll room. $350
The hues of autumn are captive in the original silken threads of this fashionable young Mademoiselle's strolling ensemble. Original from the top of her tow colored braided wig and espresso-tint woven bonnet to the tips of her french tassel boots*; her huge blue dreamy eyes with delicate brows and sweeping lashes have a serene and calming gaze. Swivel neck on kid edged leather gusset body. Her posture is a bit saucy and and her effect is positively captivating; this 15" fashion attributed to Jumeau will claim your heart with her winsome ways! $4250. *deemed antique, possibly original
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