Antique DOLL Collector December 2010 Vol. 13, No. 11
December 2010 Vol. 13, No. 11 $595 / $695 Canada www.antiquedollcollector.com
The doll quest continues at Theriault’s premiere 2011 auction events. FRIDAY, JANUARY 7 – SUNDAY, JANUARY 9, 2011 NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA AT THE WESTIN SOUTH COAST PLAZA T WO C OMPLETE
AND I MPORTANT
PRIVATE C OLLECTIONS
WILL BE PRESENTED FOR AUCTION
Friday, January 7 and Saturday, January 8, 2011 “The Dolls in the House at the Top of the Hill”, the extensive antique doll estate collection of June Ellen Lane, featuring 500 superb rare dolls and automata. The Friday session previews from 5-7PM, and auction begins at 7PM. The Saturday session previews from 9-11AM and the auction begins at 11AM. Both previews will feature walk-through lecture by Florence Theriault highlighting rarities and special features.
Sunday, January 9, 2011 “The Boys’ Collection”, featuring the extensive private dollhouse collection of Stefan Hoegl and Juergen Suerig, highlighted by more than 35 works from the Christian Hacker firm of Germany. More than 150 houses, doll rooms, kitchens, groceries and stores are presented in this superb collection, chosen for their originality and well-laden contents, in addition to 100s of individual miniature rarities. Preview from 9-11AM with walk-though lecture by Florence Theriault at 8:30AM.
All events will be conducted at the Westin South Coast Plaza in Newport Beach, California. To learn more about the auctions visit www.theriaults.com or call 800-638-0422 to request a free color brochure. Special hardbound catalogs are available for both auctions at $69 each. Catalogs may be ordered online or by calling 800-638-0422.
the dollmasters P O B ox 151 • A n n a p o l i s , M a r yl a n d 214 0 4 U SA • t o l l - f re e : 8 0 0 - 6 3 8 - 0 4 2 2 • fa x : 410 - 2 24 - 2 515 • w w w. t h e r i a u l t s . c o m
“The Dolls in the House at the Top of the Hill”
“The Boy’s Collection,” World-Class Collection of Antique Dollhouses, Stores, Kitchens, and Miniatures
Friday Evening, January 7 and Saturday, January 8, 2011 at the Westin South Coast Plaza, Newport Beach, CA.
Sunday, January 9, 2011 at the Westin South Coast Plaza, Newport Beach, CA. A 400-lot auction in commemorative hardbound catalog. $69. European collectors of fine dollhouses and miniatures were accustomed to see the familiar faces of Stefan Hoegl and Juergen Suerig at auctions and private sales over the past 15 years, and a collective groan could be heard from competitive bidders who knew that the best and rarest would go to them. American collectors became familiar with them upon the publication of two recent dollhouse books, “Ormolu Dollhouse Accessories” and “Christian Hacker” by Swantje Kohler, in which their collection was prominently featured. Yet no one knew exactly how large and extensive their collection had become.
A 500-lot auction in commemorative hardbound catalog. $69. An auction of world-class antique dolls from the private estate collection of June Ellen Lane of Lake Arrowhead, California. To see more examples of dolls to be presented in this collection see the feature article in this magazine issue. For June Ellen Lane, the acquisition of a rare doll was not enough. Because the rare doll must also be the best quality example that could be found of that model. And further, because she sought not only rarity and quality, but eagerly searched to learn all the social and personal history that could be learned about her dolls, they simply seem to beam with specialness.
All this will change at the Sunday, January 9 important complete auction of “The Boys’ Collection”. Featuring 35 rooms, kitchens and stores from the Christian Hacker firm, as well as a number from Moritz Gottschalk, May and Widmayer, Muehl, Kinder & Breit, Paul Hunger and others. In addition, there is a fine group of rooms and stores from the early Biedermeier period, French rooms, a wonderful collection of early theatres, and more. The rooms, stores and kitchens are, quite literally, filled to overflow with all those little objects that ‘make a house a home” and make a store worth visiting. Yet individual furnishings and accessories, too, are important in the collection, ranging from the rare and obscure ormolu pieces featured in the book “Ormolu Dollhouse Accessories” to the very rare set of white Boulle furnishings from Walterhausen, and the white Rock and Graner ensemble. There are quite easily, hundreds and hundreds of the rarest of the rare in this category. The auction has over 400 lots.
To order the $69 commemorative hardbound catalog of this auction, visit www.theriaults.com or call 800-638-0422. Collectors are urged to attend the auction to view these doll rarities and choose, in person, your favorites for bidding. If you cannot attend, there are other easy bidding options: absentee bidding, live telephone bidding, or bidding via the internet. All of the items can be viewed on the internet after December 5 (go to www.theriaults.com and click on the button for Proxibid.)
the dollmasters
P O B ox 151, A n n a p o l i s , M a r yl a n d 214 0 4 U SA • To l l - f re e : 8 0 0 - 6 3 8 - 0 4 2 2 • Fa x : 410 - 2 24 - 2 515 • w w w. t h e r i a u l t s . c o m
To order the $69 commemorative hardbound catalog of this auction, visit www.theriaults.com or call 800-638-0422. Collectors are urged to attend the auction to view these rarities and choose, in person, your favorites for bidding. If you cannot attend, there are other easy bidding options: absentee bidding, live telephone bidding, or bidding via the internet. All of the lots can be viewed on the internet after December 5 (visit www. theriaults.com and click on the button for Proxibid).
Closed detail
from above.
P O B ox 151, A n n a p o l i s , M a r yl a n d 214 0 4 U SA • To l l - f re e : 8 0 0 - 6 3 8 - 0 4 2 2 • Fa x : 410 - 2 24 - 2 515 • w w w. t h e r i a u l t s . c o m
For Additional Information or to Order Theriault’s Catalogs Call 800-638-0422.
And about that name, “The Boys’ Collection.” Somewhere along the line of collecting, the tag name just attached itself to the collection both in collector circle conversation and in the credit lines of books. It seemed appropriate, for this auction, to continue.
P O B ox 151, A n n a p o l i s , M a r yl a n d 214 0 4 U SA • To l l - f re e : 8 0 0 - 6 3 8 - 0 4 2 2 • Fa x : 410 - 2 24 - 2 515 • w w w. t h e r i a u l t s . c o m
“The Dolls in the House at the Top of the Hill”
“The Boy’s Collection,” World-Class Collection of Antique Dollhouses, Stores, Kitchens, and Miniatures
Friday Evening, January 7 and Saturday, January 8, 2011 at the Westin South Coast Plaza, Newport Beach, CA.
Sunday, January 9, 2011 at the Westin South Coast Plaza, Newport Beach, CA. A 400-lot auction in commemorative hardbound catalog. $69. European collectors of fine dollhouses and miniatures were accustomed to see the familiar faces of Stefan Hoegl and Juergen Suerig at auctions and private sales over the past 15 years, and a collective groan could be heard from competitive bidders who knew that the best and rarest would go to them. American collectors became familiar with them upon the publication of two recent dollhouse books, “Ormolu Dollhouse Accessories” and “Christian Hacker” by Swantje Kohler, in which their collection was prominently featured. Yet no one knew exactly how large and extensive their collection had become.
A 500-lot auction in commemorative hardbound catalog. $69. An auction of world-class antique dolls from the private estate collection of June Ellen Lane of Lake Arrowhead, California. To see more examples of dolls to be presented in this collection see the feature article in this magazine issue. For June Ellen Lane, the acquisition of a rare doll was not enough. Because the rare doll must also be the best quality example that could be found of that model. And further, because she sought not only rarity and quality, but eagerly searched to learn all the social and personal history that could be learned about her dolls, they simply seem to beam with specialness.
All this will change at the Sunday, January 9 important complete auction of “The Boys’ Collection”. Featuring 35 rooms, kitchens and stores from the Christian Hacker firm, as well as a number from Moritz Gottschalk, May and Widmayer, Muehl, Kinder & Breit, Paul Hunger and others. In addition, there is a fine group of rooms and stores from the early Biedermeier period, French rooms, a wonderful collection of early theatres, and more. The rooms, stores and kitchens are, quite literally, filled to overflow with all those little objects that ‘make a house a home” and make a store worth visiting. Yet individual furnishings and accessories, too, are important in the collection, ranging from the rare and obscure ormolu pieces featured in the book “Ormolu Dollhouse Accessories” to the very rare set of white Boulle furnishings from Walterhausen, and the white Rock and Graner ensemble. There are quite easily, hundreds and hundreds of the rarest of the rare in this category. The auction has over 400 lots.
To order the $69 commemorative hardbound catalog of this auction, visit www.theriaults.com or call 800-638-0422. Collectors are urged to attend the auction to view these doll rarities and choose, in person, your favorites for bidding. If you cannot attend, there are other easy bidding options: absentee bidding, live telephone bidding, or bidding via the internet. All of the items can be viewed on the internet after December 5 (go to www.theriaults.com and click on the button for Proxibid.)
the dollmasters
P O B ox 151, A n n a p o l i s , M a r yl a n d 214 0 4 U SA • To l l - f re e : 8 0 0 - 6 3 8 - 0 4 2 2 • Fa x : 410 - 2 24 - 2 515 • w w w. t h e r i a u l t s . c o m
To order the $69 commemorative hardbound catalog of this auction, visit www.theriaults.com or call 800-638-0422. Collectors are urged to attend the auction to view these rarities and choose, in person, your favorites for bidding. If you cannot attend, there are other easy bidding options: absentee bidding, live telephone bidding, or bidding via the internet. All of the lots can be viewed on the internet after December 5 (visit www. theriaults.com and click on the button for Proxibid).
Closed detail
from above.
P O B ox 151, A n n a p o l i s , M a r yl a n d 214 0 4 U SA • To l l - f re e : 8 0 0 - 6 3 8 - 0 4 2 2 • Fa x : 410 - 2 24 - 2 515 • w w w. t h e r i a u l t s . c o m
For Additional Information or to Order Theriault’s Catalogs Call 800-638-0422.
And about that name, “The Boys’ Collection.” Somewhere along the line of collecting, the tag name just attached itself to the collection both in collector circle conversation and in the credit lines of books. It seemed appropriate, for this auction, to continue.
P O B ox 151, A n n a p o l i s , M a r yl a n d 214 0 4 U SA • To l l - f re e : 8 0 0 - 6 3 8 - 0 4 2 2 • Fa x : 410 - 2 24 - 2 515 • w w w. t h e r i a u l t s . c o m
“The Dolls in the House at the Top of the Hill”
“The Boy’s Collection,” World-Class Collection of Antique Dollhouses, Stores, Kitchens, and Miniatures
Friday Evening, January 7 and Saturday, January 8, 2011 at the Westin South Coast Plaza, Newport Beach, CA.
Sunday, January 9, 2011 at the Westin South Coast Plaza, Newport Beach, CA. A 400-lot auction in commemorative hardbound catalog. $69. European collectors of fine dollhouses and miniatures were accustomed to see the familiar faces of Stefan Hoegl and Juergen Suerig at auctions and private sales over the past 15 years, and a collective groan could be heard from competitive bidders who knew that the best and rarest would go to them. American collectors became familiar with them upon the publication of two recent dollhouse books, “Ormolu Dollhouse Accessories” and “Christian Hacker” by Swantje Kohler, in which their collection was prominently featured. Yet no one knew exactly how large and extensive their collection had become.
A 500-lot auction in commemorative hardbound catalog. $69. An auction of world-class antique dolls from the private estate collection of June Ellen Lane of Lake Arrowhead, California. To see more examples of dolls to be presented in this collection see the feature article in this magazine issue. For June Ellen Lane, the acquisition of a rare doll was not enough. Because the rare doll must also be the best quality example that could be found of that model. And further, because she sought not only rarity and quality, but eagerly searched to learn all the social and personal history that could be learned about her dolls, they simply seem to beam with specialness.
All this will change at the Sunday, January 9 important complete auction of “The Boys’ Collection”. Featuring 35 rooms, kitchens and stores from the Christian Hacker firm, as well as a number from Moritz Gottschalk, May and Widmayer, Muehl, Kinder & Breit, Paul Hunger and others. In addition, there is a fine group of rooms and stores from the early Biedermeier period, French rooms, a wonderful collection of early theatres, and more. The rooms, stores and kitchens are, quite literally, filled to overflow with all those little objects that ‘make a house a home” and make a store worth visiting. Yet individual furnishings and accessories, too, are important in the collection, ranging from the rare and obscure ormolu pieces featured in the book “Ormolu Dollhouse Accessories” to the very rare set of white Boulle furnishings from Walterhausen, and the white Rock and Graner ensemble. There are quite easily, hundreds and hundreds of the rarest of the rare in this category. The auction has over 400 lots.
To order the $69 commemorative hardbound catalog of this auction, visit www.theriaults.com or call 800-638-0422. Collectors are urged to attend the auction to view these doll rarities and choose, in person, your favorites for bidding. If you cannot attend, there are other easy bidding options: absentee bidding, live telephone bidding, or bidding via the internet. All of the items can be viewed on the internet after December 5 (go to www.theriaults.com and click on the button for Proxibid.)
the dollmasters
P O B ox 151, A n n a p o l i s , M a r yl a n d 214 0 4 U SA • To l l - f re e : 8 0 0 - 6 3 8 - 0 4 2 2 • Fa x : 410 - 2 24 - 2 515 • w w w. t h e r i a u l t s . c o m
To order the $69 commemorative hardbound catalog of this auction, visit www.theriaults.com or call 800-638-0422. Collectors are urged to attend the auction to view these rarities and choose, in person, your favorites for bidding. If you cannot attend, there are other easy bidding options: absentee bidding, live telephone bidding, or bidding via the internet. All of the lots can be viewed on the internet after December 5 (visit www. theriaults.com and click on the button for Proxibid).
Closed detail
from above.
P O B ox 151, A n n a p o l i s , M a r yl a n d 214 0 4 U SA • To l l - f re e : 8 0 0 - 6 3 8 - 0 4 2 2 • Fa x : 410 - 2 24 - 2 515 • w w w. t h e r i a u l t s . c o m
For Additional Information or to Order Theriault’s Catalogs Call 800-638-0422.
And about that name, “The Boys’ Collection.” Somewhere along the line of collecting, the tag name just attached itself to the collection both in collector circle conversation and in the credit lines of books. It seemed appropriate, for this auction, to continue.
P O B ox 151, A n n a p o l i s , M a r yl a n d 214 0 4 U SA • To l l - f re e : 8 0 0 - 6 3 8 - 0 4 2 2 • Fa x : 410 - 2 24 - 2 515 • w w w. t h e r i a u l t s . c o m
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THE DOLLS IN THE HOUSE AT THE TOP OF THE HILL THERIAULT’S JANUARY 7-9, 2011 IN NEWPORT BEACH, CA
by Julie Blewis Georgene Averill’s whimsical creations Rag and Tag and Allie Kat and Allie Dog.
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BEING JANE… THE STORY OF A WOODEN DOLL
by Dee Urquhart-Ross A magnificent German wooden stands 35 inches tall and wears her original costume.
The Collection of June Ellen Lane
About The Cover
Attendees at national UFDC conventions have long seen blue ribbons going to the wonderful dolls owned by the late June Ellen Lane. On January 7- 9 in Newport Beach, CA, Theriault’s will present her extraordinary collection, one that presents a wide spectrum of dolls, each a rare example in its respective category. Early woodens, papier maches, dolls with rare bodies, poupees, Steiners, exceptional bebes, Asian dolls, character dolls and more promise an unforgettable auction experience.
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UFDC MODERN COMPETITIVE EXHIBIT 2010 BLUE RIBBON WINNERS Part I Photographed at the United Federation of Doll Clubs National Convention by Keith Kaonis
50 Mystery Doll 67 Calendar 70 Classified
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NADDA’S SPECIAL EXHIBIT: DOLLS THROUGH THE AGES RITUAL, CELEBRATION & COMMERCE
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BABES FROM THE WOODS
by Lynn Murray From reproduction Santas to English woodens and now dolls by Izannah Walker, the talented artist Kathy Patterson imbues each creation with authenticity. 2
FUN FAIR FAIR, OCTOBER 9 AND 10
This first time event shows promise of even more to come.
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LITTLE BROTHER AND LITTLE SISTER DESIGNED BY GRACE CORRY ROCKWELL: ANOTHER DETECTIVE STORY by Ursula R. Mertz
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RENDEZVOUS WITH THE LADIES A Special UFDC Exhibit
Joyce and Vincent Lanza
Visit my website: www.grandmasatticdolls.com 1. - 2. 16” E. 7 J. Jumeau Bebe, gorgeous pale bisque, magnificent huge bulging blue p/w eyes, orig. wig in it's orig. set & orig. pate, wearing orig. Fr. white batiste dress, red wool hooded capelet, dressed like Little Red Riding Hood at factory, orig. ant. Fr. shoes & carries a basket of flowers. On orig. early st. wrist “signed” Jumeau body. Magnificent eye color. She is out of my collection & is OUTSTANDING!!! $11,500. 3. 10" Rare Glass Eyed K * R 114 "Gretchen", br. sl. eyes, mint bisque, orig. mohair wig, orig. pate, wears beautiful ant. Fr. dress, orig. undies & orig. ant. shoes, & ant. bonnet. On her orig. K * R body. This character is very rare to find w/glass eyes & is in a darling tiny cabinet size. Great full pouty mouth & is absolutely adorable!!! Only… $5475. 4. 9" Kestner All Bisque Wrestler, beautiful blue p/w eyes, early mauve blush under brows, mint bisque overall, 3 sq. cut teeth, swivel neck, orig. mohair wig, wears adorable ant. (probably orig.) batiste & lace dress w/great ant. hat. Orig. all bisque Kestner body, perfect except for very minor flakes at thigh stringing hole, blushed hands, elbows & knees, early peg strung, high black multi strap boots. Absolutely GORGEOUS. Great large size. Only… $5450. 5. - 6. Rare Tiny 9" E. 1 D. French Bebe, mint bisque, beautiful blue p/w eyes, orig. mohair wig & cork pate, wears magnificent very ornate ant. Fr. peach velvet dress, ant. shoes & ant. hat. On orig. ED jointed body w/orig. shiny finish. Absolutely ADORABLE & very rare tiny cabinet size #1. $4800. 7. - 8. 13" French Paris Bebe #4, mint pale bisque, the most expressive beautiful blue p/w eyes, orig. mohair wig, orig. pate, wears stunning Fr. ant. batiste & lace dress, orig. undies, ant. shoes, socks & fabulous Fr. ant. hat. Full Paris Bebe red head stamp, orig. Paris Bebe body. The desirable Paris Bebe face & absolutely GORGEOUS!!! Great cabinet size!! $6500. 9. 4" Action Kewpie W/Blue Wings, beautiful bisque overall, blush in all the right places, holding a basket, br. side glancing painted eyes, watermelon mouth, painted hair & blue wings at shoulders. Marked on bottom. Out of the Mary Merritt Museum Collection. Rare & ADORABLE!!! $1275. 10. 5" All Bisque Georgene Averill Bonnie Babe, br. sl. eyes, perfect bisque overall, lower teeth, swivel neck, orig. adorable matching frilly batiste dress & hat. DARLING!! $1350. 11. 12" S & H #1358 Mulatto Child, br. sl. eyes, gorgeous mullatto bisque, even coloring, 4 upper teeth, beautiful very full lips, orig. mohair wig & pate. ALL FACTORY ORIG. w/batiste pleated dress, ant. lace bonnet, orig. leather shoes w/a pom 7-8 pom, orig. crocheted socks, slip & undies. On orig. brown tone jointed compo. bodyw/orig. shiny finish. Absolutely adorable, great modeling & the cutest one EVER!! $9200. 12. 20" French DEP Jumeau w/O/Mo., light blue sl. eyes, orig. & painted lashes, perfect bisque, Fr. HH wig w/curls, orig. pate, wears stunning Fr. ant. wool dress & ant. shoes. On orig. "signed" Jumeau body. Stunning Bebe!!! $1775. 13. - 14. 14" Brevette Bru Bebe, mint pale bisque, br. almond shaped p/w eyes, early mauve blush under brows, luscious lashes, feathered brows, orig. full lambs wool wig, pate.& orig. body attachment. Wearing orig. silk & lace costume, matching bonnet, orig. undies & orig. "signed" Bru shoes & orig. crocheted socks. On orig. kid 11 body, perfect shoulder plate, fully "signed", perfect lower bisque arms & hands. She is the first generation Bru. Absolutely gorgeous!!! $21,500.
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1. Early 26” Paper Mache Twins with Provenance. This wonderful original set were in the same family for over 150 years! A great addition to an early collection and a wonderful piece of history. $9000 2. Spectacular #7 Bru Jne with “the Look” Marked Bru shoes and wonderfully dressed. Call for price. 3. Near mint sheep on platform. $2750 4. Dekamp wind up pig. Squeals and walks. $950 5. Heubach Whistler 14” $900 6. Extremely Rare Glass eyed flocked hair 114. 20” Appears to be all original. A wonderful find!!! Call for price
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28 1/2" Early Continental Wooden Religious Figure
rom the silhouette of this fully jointed wooden figure, it can be dated back to the 18th century, probably carved in Italy or Germany. His body is articulated at the ankles, knees, hips, waist, shoulders, elbows and wrists with rotating joints, his head pivots forward and back, and he has lifelike detail to his ears, hands and feet, not to mention his expressive yet peaceful facial features. By the way his hands are posed, he can be attributed to representing the "Infant or Child of Prague". His original paint surface is evident and has been brought back to life with a very fine layer of oil varnish that will also protect it from the elements. His intaglio eyes are a deep, ocean blue, his cheeks have a rich blush, while his slightly parted lips seem ready to speak. He has an added antique human hair wig and there has been an old reinforcement to one hip with wood putty. He wears a tunic of antique linen and metallic trim and is awesome in size and presence. $4500.
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Front Row L to R: 14-1/2” S & H 1329 featuring a perfect head with ethnic coloring, brown set eyes, pierced ears and a human hair wig. On a composition body, the paint finish is in very good condition, save for repaint to the hands. A celebration of vibrant color! $3200. 9-1/2” darling character from the Gbr. Heubach firm – we love the look lent by the flirty eye set of her brown glass sleep-eyes. She has a bisque head that is not perfect due to a restoration on the back, and is on an adorable five-piece toddler body. $450. 15-3/4” German character boy from Kley & Hahn, with a perfect bisque head, blue intaglio eyes and his original mohair wig. On a composition body with the original paint finish, he wears a magnificent suit of clothes in cotton check and faille. $4800. 6-1/2” long Gbr. Heubach baby with a perfect bisque head and blue intaglio eyes, all on a typical bent limb composition baby body. It is his magnificent winter clothing that sets him apart from the rest. $595. 13” S & H 1448 “Ivy” with a perfect bisque head, “moist” bisque, blue sleep eyes, pierced ears and her original blonde mohair wig that is styled in soft waves. On a jointed composition body that retains the original finish, she wears a soft lilac silk party dress that features beautiful lace decoration. $13,800. 5-3/4” Chubby – an all bisque rarity from the Hertwig Co., with beautifully painted, perfect bisque features, nicely modeled clothing and all around cuteness. $995. 8-1/2” K * R 114 Hans with a perfect bisque head, blue painted eyes and his original light brown mohair wig in a bowl cut hairstyle. On a sweet ball jointed body with the original paint finish, the mariner style ensemble could not be a better fit. $1995. 12-1/4” Coquette from the Revalo Co., with a perfect bisque head. She is on a body with the original paint finish, and wears a darling drop-waist dress. $1250. 8-1/2” K*R Gretchen with a perfect bisque head, blue painted eyes and the original auburn mohair wig. On a very detailed five-piece body with molded two-strap shoes, it retains its original paint finish. $2200. Second Row: 18” K * R 115A with a perfect bisque head (some wig pulls hidden by the wig), early out of the mold modeling, hazel sleep-eyes and the original auburn mohair wig. On a jointed toddler body showing normal wear, Phillip is presented in a fabulous, original, plaid wool ensemble. $5500. 13” Celluloid boy by Buschow & Beck with a swivel head, very nice features, and brown painted hair. On a jointed, stuffed cloth body that is fitted with celluloid hands, he wears a marvelous costume of wool felt that includes a matching cap. $350. 11” Kestner 178 painted-eye character with a perfect bisque head, she wears a sweet mohair wig styled in soft curls. On her original body with the original paint finish, she is costumed in a dress that was beautifully made from pink dotted-swiss. $3200. 10” Gbr. Heubach rarity with a perfect head featuring a molded bonnet, blue intaglio eyes, molded locks seen from the edge of the bonnet and an open/closed mouth with teeth. On the typical body with stick legs, the doll is beautifully costumed. $695. 17-3/4” Gbr. Heubach “Peggy” a perfect shoulderhead with incredible modeling, blue intaglio eyes, an open/closed “singing” mouth and a fabulous hairstyle with a molded bow. On a leather body in fair condition, she wears a darling drop-waist dress. $1395. 13-1/2” black S & H 1358 with a perfect head, ethnic features and brown glass sleep-eyes. Her original human hair wig is a work of art, the jointed composition body is in lovely shape, and her party dress of golden satin and lace with its brilliant red sash makes her a standout from the crowd. $5995. Back Row: Approx. 20” Sonneberg Belton couple in original Alsace Lorraine regional attire. The lady has a perfect, solid-dome head with early blue paperweight eyes, pierced-through ears with the original brass loop earrings, and the original red mohair wig worn up in back. The gentleman has a marvelous, but not perfect head (restoration to upper forehead, scattered mold bubbles) with blue paperweight eyes and the original red mohair wig. Both are on composition bodies with straight wrists and the original finishes. A sublime original pair, and a striking addition to any fine collection. $4900. 13” Celluloid boy by Buschow & Beck with a swivel head, nice features, and brown painted hair. On a jointed, cloth body with celluloid hands, he wears a marvelous Bayerische costume of wool felt including a hat accented by edelweiss. $350. 20” Kley & Hahn 141-7. A painted-eye beauty with a perfect bisque head, fine painting of the facial features including the open/closed mouth with its tongue tip, and a beautiful human hair wig styled in twin braids. On a jointed composition body with the original paint finish in lovely condition, she is costumed in the classic mariner style. $6800.
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1. 21” Important Bru Brevete with Provenance - earliest 1879 model, excellent body w/label! As beautifully shown here plus original necklace, dress, shoes and wig with photo provenance of the doll and two generations of owners. Stunning and unique!
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2. 15” All Original Simonnne Poupee - spectacular 1860’s model, probably Bru, bisque arms, signed torso, kid over wood limbs. Rare! 3. 12” Rare Schmitt et Fils Bebe with the prized cup and saucer neck and signed body! Exquisite! 4. 18” Mint French Papier Mache c. 1830’s. Blue Ribbon winner in elaborate factory original couture with rare wigged coiffure still intact! Museum class! 5. 16” Unique French Fashion – amazing Huret era modeling – expressive, romantic and so lithesome in her heirloom “hat to shoes” ensemble.
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6. 15” Choice Kestner Bru 'Teteur' – exaggerated closed pouty mouth, original lambswool wig and darling, quaint original clothes. 7. 17” Rare Model Bebe Jumeau – rarest letter series “D” with closed mouth, vibrant pw eyes, dewy bisque and signed shoes.
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doll by the noted sculptor Albert Marque sold for $160,000 (without buyer’s premium) at Theriault’s October auction in Washington, D.C. The artistic doll was commissioned by Parisian art patron Margaine-Lacroix for an exhibition at her boutique in 1916. It is believed that only 100 models of the Marque doll were created, this being number 65. The doll’s original costume, noted on the foot, is Cauchoise, referring to the French Normandy region of Caux.
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he largest private collection of Steiff teddy bears and soft toys in the world was sold at Christie’s in London on October 13 for over a million pounds ($1,713,370). The prize lot, a Steiff Harlequin teddy bear from around 1925, fetched $74,164 (see our October issue, page 56) A US buyer paid $47,490 for a 1953 Steiff black original teddy and a 1920s Steiff fox in a fur coat went for $33,369. Christie’s said the collection had been built up from an academic point of view over the last 15 years and covered a period from 1890 to 1970.
Mr. Fox wearing a fur coat, c. 1920’s, $33,369. 1953 Steiff teddy, $47,490 CHRISTIE’S IMAGES LTD. 2010.
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signed depose Jumeau musical automaton in original clothes, 48 cm, realized approximately $13,100 at the recent Ladenburger auction in Germany. Also sold was this Bru Jne 14 in the original costume, 90 cm, with leather body, wooden arms and legs, for approximately $24,200.
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20” C/M Tete Jumeau, brown paperweight eyes, lovely antique cotton & lace dress, slip & pantalets, red velvet hat and leather shoes marked EB 8 3/4 with pompom, original body professionally repainted, slight repair right lower eye, great expression $3200.00
28” C/M RD Rabery Delphieu 1880’s, HH wig, blue paperweight eyes, original E.D.E.T tag from Paris France, small professional repair by corner of right eye, original body w/ slight repaint, antique dress $1650.00 Steiff Mohair Horse 1960’s with tag and button, glass eyes $79.95
19” 1892 – 1893 C/M French Cosman Freres, blue paperweight eyes, “Le Favori” shading over eyes, blonde mohair wig, bj body, repainted hands, antique white dotted cotton dress & under garments, velvet hat, leather shoes $2995.00 Now $2800.00
Shirley Temple’s 16” Shirley redressed in Stand Up & Cheer, toe repair, original wig, clear eyes $275.00
NASB Dolls #157 Queen of Hearts in box, jointed arms $55.00
24” Talking 1894-1899 Bebe Phonographe Jumeau w/ original key and working cylinder, o/m, pierced ears, brown HH wig, brown paperweight eyes, small baking flaw back head rim, original cork pate, fabulous bisque, a few paint touch ups on body, antique black velvet bonnet $5800.00
Alexander Cissy in tagged pink& white stripe shorts, #80 Family Series Margie Ann, jointed arms & legs blouse & skirt assemble, blue in blue dot box $135.00 green eyes, right eye few 20” Shirley all original in “Our Little missing eyelashes, nice hair Girl” dress w/ pin, original hair set, #80 Family Series Margie Ann, puggy tummy, $395.00 small lower right eye chip $995.00 jointed arms & legs, pink dot box $185.00 Alexander Cissy in tagged 1930’s Shirley Blue Pitcher with good #39 Mexican jointed arms & legs, some fading yellow dress with pink & blue photo $39.95 $175.00 flowers, black belt & straw hat, 1957 12” Shirley in tagged mint A Dillar A Dollar A Ten O’Clock Scholar, jointed yellow slip & panties, blonde original red cotton dress, panties & arms & legs, gold wrist tag $69.95 hair, great facial coloring, blue shoes, hair set $145.00 eyes, right eye few missing Little Boy Blue, jointed arms eyelashes $575.00 4 1930’s Paper Dolls with stands $8.00 & legs $69.95 #160 Pretty Maid Where Have You Been in box $
2 1930’sEnglish full color Shirley Post Cards $10.00 each
19” Kestner F Germany #152, original mohair wig, plaster pate, corner right eye minor eye flake, brown sleep eyes, sweet doll $550.00
22 ½” Effanbee Patsy Lou, original shoes & socks, redressed, very little crazing, paint on top of hands as is $295.00
29” 5 ½ Heinrich Handwerck Simon & Halbig, o/m, pierced ears, fabulous body, brown antique st eyes, great facial coloring $525.00 23” Kestner #171 w/ Germany on body, blue sleep eyes, pretty doll $625.00
NASB Dolls #9 School Day Dear Old Golden Rule Days, jointed arms & legs $125.00 Now $80.00
13” All original tagged Shirley in blue organdy party dress, clear eyes $550.00 13” Alexander possible storybook doll, Princess Elizabeth face, mohair wig, hazel eyes, pink organdy dress with blue & pink taffeta bodice and bonnet $195.00
#32 When She Was Good, jointed arms & legs $125.00 Now $70.00 #87 Bridesmaid, hard plastic, jointed arms & legs, gold wrist tag $45.00 K & H all original Majorette with baton & feather in hat $25.00 K & H all original Groom, jointed arms $35.00
22” Bonnie Babe Georgene Averill, original body repainted arms & legs, blue sleep eyes, tiny eyeflake lower right rim, adorable smile, beautiful facial coloring $825.00
22” #99 DEP #3 Heinrich Handwerck, original mohair wig, blue sleep eyes, pierced ears, raised eyebrows, smooth bisque $425.00
3” Santa Bisque Nodder Germany $95.00 Now $75.00 3” Metal Santa Skier with poles, no skies $95.00 Now $50.00 2 ½” Bisque Santa and reindeer on snow, Germany $90.00 Now $68.00 2 ½” White Santa Face Christmas tree light $95.00 Now $65.00 5” All Bisque Cupid, jointed arms & legs, right pinkie tip as is $95.00 Now $75.00 5 ½” All Bisque with eyes to right, jointed arms & legs 26” A & M 390N, blue sleep eyes, original body 1 finger as is, original $105.00 pate $325.00 4 ½” Oriental w/ braid down back, jointed arms, arms as is $105.00 26” A & M Floradora, blue sleep eyes, original body, slight hairline 6” All Bisque, movable hat, jointed arms, painted eyes, on forehead $265.00 head is reglued $70.00 Now $45.00
26” C.M. Bergman #1916 10, blue sleep eyes, original body, blue cotton & lace dress $395.00
K & H all original Bride with veil & bouquet $25.00
14” Parian w/ blue painted eyes, cloth & kid original body & feet, bisque hands, molded blond hair in curls & waves, original dress & slip $295.00 7” Doll House Doll, top knot hair do, original arms & legs with 2 strap black slippers, cloth repaired upper legs $120.00 7” Doll House Doll original dress, body, arms & legs, hair rolled in back, nicely molded face & hairdo, upper leg, cloth repair $125.00
23” 1909 Schoenau Hoffmeister, st brown eyes, repainted hand, baking flaw by rim back of head, wonderful bisque Special $240.00 23” Mohair jointed teddy bear, glass eyes, cloth nose, replaced paw pads $95.00 18” American possible Ideal Mohair Teddy Bear, faded head & paws (pads as is), wearing original owners velvet boys suit from The Boston Store Chicago $225.00
15” circ. Bye-lo Grace Story Putnam, original celluloid hands (1 missing finger), original cloth body, blue sleep eyes, fabulous facial coloring $450.00 Now $395.00 11 1/2” Century Doll Company by Herm Steiner brown flirty eyes, compo arms (paint as is), no teeth, original cloth body & legs $295.00 10 ½” circ A & M #347, original cloth body w/ compo hands & legs, C/M, blue sleep eyes, sweet baby $245.00
Half Dolls 4 ¼” #14508 Carl Schneider Tennis Lady $250.00 Now $210.00 25” Kestner #171 original body, brown mohair wig & plaster pate, brown sleep eyes, original undergarments, small invisible hairline by right eyes $700.00 Now $410.00 28” Heinrich Handwerck Simon & Halbig, fur eyebrows, body some repaint, peppering on nose & cheek, small hairline at rim $395.00 30” Kestner #147, original HH wig, brown sleep eyes, kid body w/ riveted bisque arms, some leather body repair $370.00
19” Heinrich Handwerck #29, original chemise, 15” A & M 370 on original kid body, st brown eyes, bisque hands (1 thumb mohair wig, shoes & stockings, brown sleep eyes, (1 tiny black spot lower right eyes) $450.00 as is), sweet face $145.00 18 1/2” Simon & Halbig #1079 DEP, 19” Simon Halbig, Heinrich Handwerck, body marked Handwerck, blue sleep eyes, o/m w/ blue st eyes, pierced ears $450.00 teeth (2 missing), feathered eyebrows, cute doll Now $400.00 $375.00 Now $345.00 16 ½” Character A & M 971 Baby, blue sleep eyes, baby body with jointed elbows & wrists, mohair wig, 2 fingers as is, great expression $325.00
13” Georgene Averille cloth girl scout all original, faded cap $125.00 Now $95.00
16” Terri Lee in Brownie outfit with beanie & belt, new pants & shoes $165.00 Now $145.00 12” Large Size English Old Cottage Doll all original (some soil as is) $100.00 Now $85.00
2” Exotic Woman seated w/ mirror, necklace & turban #5751 $225.00 Now $200.00 4 ½” Goebel outstretched arms, long sausage curls & flowers in hair, beautiful finger molding $145.00 5 ½” Tin Wash Stand w/ original mirror, molded bowl and blue floral decoration around mirror $85.00 4 ½” German A 188, long gray curls, bent arms, chip on back of base $135.00
9” Turned Head Blond Parian, cloth body & feet, Parian hands $40.00
13” Averille Brownie all original, missing 1 shoe, 1 sock & beanie, slight soil on face $110.00 Now $80.00 16” Terri Lee in tagged cotton dress, dark brown hair, new under pants $165.00 Now $145.00
4 ¼” G.H. Machderd Germany, stamp inside crown, beautiful painting and molded necklace and bodice, O/C mouth, fancy top knot hair do $225.00 Now $200.00
For the Shirley Temple Lovers 18” Compo all original in white dress with blue trim and dot dress, new combination, original shoes & wig, slight crazing on chin, great facial color $425.00 Now $395.00 18” Compo in original dress, combination, wig, socks, some crazing under eyes and on arms $395.00 Now $325.00 15” 1957 Shirley in denim & red & white check dress with script pin, Fairytale shoes, original wig set, great coloring $210.00 Now $185.00
8 ½” Parian head, original wig, molded ruffle on shoulder plate, parian legs and ruffle at top $99.00 7” Blonde China original cloth body with original parian arms & legs, brown shoes $68.00 7 ½” Black Head China, original body, bisque arms & legs, ankle reglued $55.00 5” China Head all original $65.00
13” Alexander McGuffey Anna all original in tagged dress, apron & shoes, purse, hat & underclothes $195.00 14” Alexander Princess Margaret Rose 1949 – 53, all original hard plastic, mohair wig & original flowers, dress as is $225.00 15” Alexander Princess Elizabeth, great compo all original, HH wig, few crazes by the eye, crown pin on dress (dress as is ) $175.00 14” Unmarked Compo Scarlett, original dress, shoe & straw hat, great coloring & composition $125.00
4” Parian blonde, turned head $45.00 Now $40.00 4” All original Parian, turned head $45.00 4” Black Parian turned head, all original body $45.00 4” Black Parian, turned head, all original $45.00
12” Shirley in box wearing tagged pink slip & underware & red cotton dress, great coloring $150.00 Now $120.00
Betsy McCall honey blonde in original dress, pants & slippers, blue sleep eyes, honey blonde hair, sweet face $145.00
11 1/2” Kimport Jerusalem City Man & Lady by Russian refugee artist, cloth & stockinet soft sculpture faces, great detailing, wired fingers $95.00
Muffie Walker in original dress, pants, socks & hair ribbon, blue sleep eyes, strawberry blond hair $110.00 11” Little Miss Revlon in original bra & girdle, blonde hair, blue sleep eyes $95 8” Blonde straight leg strung Ginny, blue sleep eyes, blonde hair, center snap shoes, original dress $110.00 1953 Nancy Ann Style Show #1501 Summer Day, no hat, replaced pants $225.00
10 ½” German Wooden pair - “Berta” German girl of Ueherlinger Bodensa & “Ernst” of Bayern Germany Black Forest $95.00 pair 17” 1948 from Indian Trading Post in Banff Canada an example of doll from Colonial America, whittled from wood, dressed like owners, HH wig, skin drum $295.00
Wendykins Alexander’s – no boxes 1962 Bent Knee Walker Colonial Girl all original $175.00 Alexanderkins Priscilla, tagged dress, bent knee (missing apron & new hat) $105.00 1966 – 69 Eskimo bent knees, no fish on spear $135.00 1956 #53 Bent knee walker Wendy Carries Her Milk Money, tagged dress $185.00 1956 Bent knee Nurse, replced shoes, original dress & cap $175.00 1968 – 70 Bent knee #762 Morocco, tagged outfit $225.00 Now $125.00
9” Spanish Dancers by Galia of Barcelona Spain, man in velvet & lace, lady in satin & lace dress $95.00 pair
Skookums 15” Chief with feather head dress and beads, leather moccasins, all original , crack by right neck $150.00
19” China Head “Pauline” on original cloth body with leather arms by Hertwig for Butler Bros. 1905 $295.00 27” China, red above eyes, original arms & legs w/ molded stockings & brown boots, original cloth body (covered), antique undergarments, pretty coloring $295.00
11” Seminole Indian Florida, hand sewn dress, palm coconut material $95.00 10” Cloth Fishing pair by Maria Helena of Portugal, great details $85.00 11” Dutch Topsy Turvy, black dress with apron / night clothing $49.50
9” Squaw with beads, paper label on foot $85.00 6 ½” Child wearing beads with 1939 World Fair sticker on foot $50.00 11” Squaw & Papoose with beads, paper label on foot $125.00
27” Boudoir Doll, original arms & legs, satin dress, slip, pantalets & hat, mohair wig $85.00 30” Boudoir Doll, original lavender cloth body, mohair wig, lavender satin dress and hat, repaint on face $125.00 29” 1940’s molded cloth face, painted features & blue eyes, black floss wig, golden sateen cotton body, arms & legs, redressed $87.50
15” 1953 American Character Baby, rooted wig $51.50
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13” Rock a Bye Eye Tiny Tears in original dress & pants, rooted hair $65.00 1960’s Dam marked Troll Horse $55.00 1960’s Dam Troll Giraffe $85.00 Madame Alexander Little Genius in original type dress & bonnet $90.00
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1. 29" Kestner #214 - She is a beautiful German girl in good condition. This doll is dressed in antique clothes & shoes & is ready for Christmas. $950 2. 20" Kestner #152 - She is a brown eyed beauty in excellent condition. Her nice original body is marked & she is dressed in wonderful antique clothes. $850 3. 17" Heubach #7602 - What a wonderful character face this clown displays. He has his original wig & is in very good condition. $850 4. 13" Kestner #171 - She is a little cutie in excellent condition with marked body. This little girl is seldom found in this adorable little size. $650 5. 17" Heubach - This cute cabinet size "Happy Boy" is in good condition. He will bring a smile to your face. $850 6. 16" Kestner #168 - This cute little doll is in excellent condition & has her original marked body. She has a nice antique mohair wig & pretty antique clothes. $550 7. 15" Kestner Bru - She is an adorable little doll with very pudgy cheeks & molded teeth. This doll has excellent quality bisque & marked Kestner body. She is dressed in pretty antique clothes & old shoes. $3950 8. 11" German Doll - She is a sweet little girl with original wig & fully jointed body. This doll is marked with #261 & is in very good condition. $750 9. 17" Milliners Model - She is a wonderful lady circa 1850, completely original. This doll is in very good condition for her age. $1450 10. 9" K * R Halbig - This sweet little black girl is nicely dressed in old clothes. She is in excellent condition. $750 11. 28" F.G. - This is a blue eyed beauty, dressed in very pretty antique clothes. She has her original straight wristed body with mama pull strings. $4950 12. 26" S.& H. #939 - This is the most beautiful o.m. #939 I have ever owned. She has outstanding blue eyes & wonderful antique clothes. $2950
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Oct. 21 – Driscoll Collection Lots: #11-18” Izannah Walker: 5,085; #54–14” Bru Brevete 2/0: 10,170; #53-18” Bru Brevete 2: 14,012; #56-Circle Dot Bebe Bru: 12,430; #62-13” Circle Dot Bru 2: 12,091; #66-10 1/2” Bru Smiler Fashion in Orig. Box: 7,345; #114-23” Carved Wood S/H Boy: 3,500; #128-23” Tete Jumeau 10: 3,164; #161-18” Black S & H 1358: 7,910; #163-14” Fr. Fashion Twill on Wood body: 4,520; #176-5 1/2” Mignonnette: 2,600; #18017” P.M Milliner’s Model: 3,616; #185-22” Pink Tint China Swept-back Hair: 4,068; #187-18” Simonne Paris Fashion: 4,633; #189-26” Izannah Walker w/ HH Wig: 7,910; #19118” Izannah w/ wear: 7,345; #238-25” Brown Glass-eye China: 3,505; #252-22” Jumeau 10 “Triste”: 19,210; #27223” Fr. Papier Mache: 2,938; #273-15” Waltzing Steiner: 2,486; (Complete List on WEB-site)
Oct 22 – Day 2 Lots: #583- 17” Figure B Steiner B 5000 Paris: $3,960; #584- 13” Circle dot Bru Jne 2 (as-is): 4,620; #586- K*R 101 18”: 2,530; #593- 19” Jumeau Portrait Fashion: 2,750; #595- 19” Black Kestner (no wig): 5,830; #601- 8 1/2” Lg. French swivel-neck Fashion Head only3,300; #607- 21” Fig. B mked. J. Steiner Paris; #620- 16” Tete Jumeau 7: 2,640; #650- 18” Philadelphia Baby- 3,740…
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4 1. 15” GEBRUDER HEUBACH 7407 - Blue sleep eyes, molded dimples, original mohair wig, jointed wood and composition body. Antique navy blue and gold outfit with gold silk covered buttons, antique pants, half slip, cotton socks, antique white kid shoes. 1 1/8” curved hairline from crown above left eye, some touch-up on parts of body under clothing. This darling little character has beautiful bisque that gives her the look of a healthy child. $1975 2. 5-1/2” ALL BISQUE GOOGLY - No marks visible. Painted blue eyes, watermelon mouth, original mohair wig on original pate, jointed at shoulders and hips. Original Dutch boy clothing. Doll has not been undressed to inspect for damage as originality would be destroyed. A darling little happy guy with a mischievous look. $595
3. 3-3/4” BLACK ALL BISQUE DOLL - Brown all bisque, glass eyes, original curly wig, jointed at shoulders and hips. Original blue silk dress, white pinafore, white kerchief tied around her head, pants matching her dress. Fine line on chin through mouth may be a hairline. A rare little black doll with ethnic features, in original condition. $395
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Huge Child Size Kammer & Reinhardt Character Baby - 20” - Great Intaglio Painted Blue Eyes Crisp Modeling - Long Antique Christening Gown - Superb Example of Fine Quality - $2,100.
Sweet Baby Brother - 16” Kammer & Reinhardt Character Baby - Painted Blue Intaglio Eyes - Nice Features. Cute Little Boy’s Suit - Clever Expression! $1,125.
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Rare French poupees from the collection of June Ellen Lane will be presented at the January auction event and are featured on the cover of a commemorative 2011 calendar. Shown left to right are two models of rare poupees by Leverd & Cie, early Rohmer lady with superb costume, early Steiner poupee with rare deposed body, early portrait poupee with original costume, and signed portrait poupee by Alexandre Dehors. There are many other poupees in the auction, including the three models shown on the front cover of this magazine.
The Dolls in the House at the Top of the Hill
Theriault’s January 7-9, 2011 in Newport Beach, CA
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June Ellen Lane had a particular penchant for the bebes of Jules Steiner, and attempted to collect every model. Here are 8 examples from her collection, and there are many others not shown, including the very rare Series F in original costume. 18
hen the superb estate antique doll collection of June Ellen Lane comes to auction on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, January 7-9, 2011 in Newport Beach, California, it won’t be the first time the dolls have taken center stage. True, for most collectors worldwide, it will be the first time. But for the collectors of southern California and for attendees at UFDC national conventions, the dolls will be familiar friends. Because this generous woman believed in sharing, the door of her home “at the top of the hill” in Lake Arrowhead was always open to eager and inquisitive doll collectors, researchers, and, of course, the doll club members of the Bebes of the Woods doll club she helped form. And her dolls traveled to many national and regional UFDC conventions which is why, today, so many bear the blue ribbon award that they were granted. The collection, encompassing hundreds and hundreds of the world’s rarest dolls, is difficult to pinpoint. A piqued curiosity, an aching knowledge to learn more about a particular category of dolls, an historical connection, or simply “I fell in love with her face” were what inspired June Ellen Lane
The French Chinese Tea Server in original costume, from the June Ellen Lane collection, was originally owned by the famed actress Sarah Bernhardt.
June Ellen Lane began a quest for the most elusive and compelling early wooden dolls of the 18th century, and here are some examples of the treasures she found, which will be presented at the January auction by Theriault’s in Newport Beach, California.
to choose her items. The choices were sometimes intellectual and sometimes purely emotional and sometimes whimsical. At a past Theriault auction, June Ellen bid and won a grand 60” British pedal car, and when Stuart Holbrook queried her, “June Ellen, why did you buy that? That seems so out of your collecting sphere,” she just replied, “Well, it was made on my birth date, so I thought it should be in my home”. It was the same notion that explained her love for a large Dora Petzold doll, also to be offered at the auction; as she explained in a 1998 feature article about her collection in the Mountain News, “the doll was made in 1925, the year I was born, and also the face is so wonderful and has such an expression”. “Her ideology of collecting was never to settle on just any doll or any type of doll. She would collect the rare example made for that particular type of doll,” notes Stephanie Patterson, friend and fellow collector, adding, “She was a true master at doll collecting.” Her collection of dolls by Jules Steiner is an example. Patterson related that June Ellen wanted
Dolls with rare bodies are an important aspect of the Lane collection, including this group from French and German doll makers. 19
A gorgeous Bebe Modele by Leon Casimir Bru with fullyarticulated wooden body and superb costume is presented at Theriault’s auction of the June Ellen Lane collection.
One of the five superb Bru bebes to be offered in “The Dolls in the House at the Top of the Hill” auction.
Tiny bebes by Emile Jumeau include this pair, the one on the right with rare Jumeau cartouche mark.
Among the rarest of the German bisque dolls with sculpted hair is this model with sculpted plaid tam and boots. She will be present at the auction of the June Ellen Lane collection.
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Rare French bisque bebe, Figure D, by Jules Steiner.
Her rare café-au-lait hair is ornamented with hair ornaments and a deeply-sculpted snood with tassels.
Beautiful bebes by Schmitt et Fils are featured in the June Ellen Lane auction by Theriault’s including this example, and another with rare character face.
A darling petite French bisque bebe, Series G, by Jules Steiner.
The rare bisque doll may be smiling because she knows that she has variety in her coiffure. Although the crown of her head features sculpted brown hair with a coiled braid, there is a system at the back to allow the addition of real hair extensions.
A highlight of the June Ellen Lane collection is this precious bebe by Thuillier, with absolutely splendid eyes.
A superb and very grand early wooden doll with elaborately-carved coiffure and hair combs.
The dreamy-eyed Bebe Huret is a masterpiece of artistry, with original fully-articulated wooden body.
Of particular interest to June Ellen Lane were early and rare Asian dolls. Shown here are some examples of her collection.
the complete series of Steiner dolls (“she was desperately on the hunt for the missing alphabet”) but would never compromise on beauty or quality. She was fascinated by early fashion ladies, from the English and Continental wooden dolls of the 18th century to the splendid French bisque poupees of the mid-19th century. In looking at a panorama of these dolls from her collection – and, yes, it is a veritable panorama – it is clear that not only beauty of face and rarity of model informed her choices, but also a rarity or innovation in body style. Her fellow collector and close friend, Stephanie Patterson clarified, “Beauty did not have to be a pretty doll, it could also be uniqueness or other rare qualities.” Happily, beauty and rarity usually combined in the Lane collection, and in that regard, collectors will find not only wonderful fully-articulated wooden bodies, but also those models whose design was so unique as to demand a brevete from the French court. There is the rare model by Benoit Martin, a Leverd & Cie poupee with distinctive deposed body style, a Dehors lady with unique body as well as neck articulation, Petit & Dumoutier wooden-bodied lady with pewter hands, a wooden-bodied mystery lady with metal joints, several hollow-leather bodies by Clement, and more. Stephanie Patterson noted,” Often she would leave the fashion dolls undressed, displaying the total beauty of the doll. She would often insist that I should explore different types of dolls. ‘Branch out’ she would say.” It may have been this same fascination with the dollmaker’s quest to create a body that perfectly combined artistic qualities with functionality that drew her attention
Dolls from the art-character movement of the early 20th century are notable in the January auction including an all-original Baby Peggy with label, wonderful laughing rare character by Hornlein, a large Bawo and Dotter lady, and a wonderful early model by Marion Kaulitz.
Two large salon style dolls by Lenci from early period are in pristine fresh condition. Theriault’s continued on page 68 21
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Being Jane…
The story of a wooden doll
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ave you ever found a doll that instantly touched you with its sense of age and history so profoundly that you knew it carried a secret story? The lovely wooden doll I want to share with you in these pages started out being roughly turned on the lathes of a long ago craftsman. The year would have been approximately 1810, which makes her some 200 years old. She has a carved “tuck comb” in her skillfully rendered hair and that is usually taken as a sign that the doll’s origins lie in the Grodner tal region of Austria or perhaps Sonneberg in Germany. She stands a magnificent 35 inches tall. You can see from the photographs that she has been cherished and well cared for over the years as she is in wonderful condition for her age. She retains her magnificent period costume that is a true delight to behold. Sadly, these dolls are never marked by a maker so we have no idea who the artist was who sparked life into a piece of wood to produce the stately lady we see before us today. She has a beautiful body with mortice and tenon jointing with tight wooden pegs holding everything in place as perfectly as it was in the first years of her creation. Her elongated limbs have smoothly moving joints at the
This close up of the head shows the delicacy of her features and the lovely painting of tendrils of hair round the forehead. Note also the golden “Tuck comb” and the illusion of braiding of the hair set beneath it. The whole hair area is finely textured to give the feeling of waves and curls in the hairstyle which is so typical of its period. She has lovely amber eyes and finely rendered thin one stroke eyebrows and a very delicate small mouth. The cheeks are rouged and the joint in the neck can be seen showing just above her necklace. The whole aura of the doll is pensive and modest in its demeanor.
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shoulders, elbows, hips and knees. Coupled with this she has additional joints at the waist and neck which allow her to adopt a myriad number of poses. The joint in her neck is cleverly covered by a beaded necklace, which is backed in flesh colored kid to cover the join and add to the illusion of life that emanates from this enigmatic lady. She has flesh painted lower arms and legs and tiny black slippers are painted on her dainty feet. Her hands are beautifully rendered with long elegant fingers held in a relaxed and lifelike pose. The tall comb is carefully carved just as the tortoiseshell originals were as worn by elegant ladies of the day. The swept up hairstyle has beautifully sculpted waves and curls over its surface and the ears are quite outstanding from the sides of the head. The nose is elegant and aquiline, the eyes deep set and the small mouth enchanting. These features are exquisitely painted with lovely soft amber shading to the eyes, single stroke brows and delicately delineated lips. Tendrils of hair “escape” softly round her hairline. Her sweet rounded chin has a tiny charming hint of puppy fat as it turns and falls into her stately elongated neck. The doll has her original underthings consisting of long slim legged split drawers with
The elegant profile of the early 1800’s doll shows her beautifully rendered, carefully carved features deep set eyes, fine brows and a neat straight but slightly tilted nose. A small bow shaped mouth and a soft small rounded chin smoothly lead to an elongated neck. Neat ears and a pulled back hairstyle with softly feathered tendrils complete the list of desirable signs of beauty of the Regency age.
The doll wears a sweet short chemise with delightful folded back pieces with lace trims at the shoulders and short lace trimmed sleeves. it is beautifully shaped round the bustline so that it fits perfectly under the low neckline of her dress. It ties at the back with several tapes. Her long cotton split drawers, correct for the period, are worn fitting down to the ankle and show below the dress hem when she stands. They are prettily trimmed with lace and fit beautifully at the waist with a back tie.
A rear view of the doll shows the beauty and lovely condition of the body and the texturing and curling in the hairstyle. The lower arms and legs are finely finished in paint and the feet have delicate black slippers painted on. Note also the waist and neck jointing. All the joints work smoothly and are beautifully carved to a tight fit. The hands have long elegant fingers carefully carved. The ears stand out prettily from the head and the reverse of her golden comb is painted black to match the hair. She has tiny brass metal loops in her ears to accommodate her delicate coral earrings.
The true magnificence of this lovely 35 inch wooden lady is seen here in this shot of the doll undressed. Dating from C. 181020 she is probably of German origin. Dolls such as this with a carved “tuck comb” in the hair are commonly described as Grodnertals but the beauty and delicacy of the lifelike carving of the features make this doll more of a portrait type to my mind.
lace trimmings to the bottom hems. These are cut, as was the fashion of the day, to reach straight to the ankles and to peep out from the ankle length hem of her dress. She has a pretty chemise with the neckline cut to exactly mirror that of her dress scooping low over the breast line. It also had lace edged turn back trims to the shoulders and short sleeves with lace trims. This, like the simple long petticoat, is made of fine cotton lawn and all fasten with ties to the back. Her original dress is constructed by hand using the finest of white cotton gauzy lawn, which is used in a double thickness. The skirt of the dress has absolutely breathtaking embroidery in rich profusion on the front, back and side panels. Embroidered heavily white on white, sprigs of leaves, delicate flowers and tendrils interweave their way over the skirt both back and front. The sides are not ignored with a lovely tracery of leaves working their way from below the bodice to the hem. The dress is cut in the prevailing fashion of the day with a tight bodice cut low at the neck, leg o’ mutton tops to the sleeves which blouse out fully before being gathered tightly into long very snug lower sleeves which culminate in gently pointed cuffs which fall over the backs of her hands very prettily. The dress is closed at the back by four tiny mother of pearl buttons which close through embroidered loops. The final touch to her outfit is provided by two tiny coral earrings which are attached by small wires to two brass loops which are fitted to the bottom of the earlobes. Dolls such as this were clearly made to be admired rather than played with in the 25
conventional sense and may have been in some instances created to be “Pandoras,” dolls that were sent around the world to display the latest fashions. Similar dolls were exported throughout the world and have been found in such disparate places as Russia, every European country, and as far as the “New World”, for the delectation of the upper classes in the new cities and towns springing up all over the continent. Where they have survived the rigours of time and place, they turn up in very small numbers and the largest sizes are naturally the rarest and the most vulnerable to inadequate storage or rough handling over the years. We are so lucky to find these mute survivors when we do, still giving pleasure, still able to take our breath away with their aura, their scale, their clothing and their beauty. She inevitably brings to mind the thought, “If only she could speak.” Sadly of course, her story remains locked within her. I purchased her from an estate sale and only recently discovered the name of the previous owner, George Louis Rathbone, a gentleman botanist who also collected Oriental items and textiles. Mr. Rathbone died some twenty years ago, leaving his dolls to his sister who, before her death, carefully wrapped her in old cotton sheets, placed camphor and lavender in the folds and left her in a trunk in the attic to be found and passed on to another keeper. “Jane Austen” sitting in front of the author’s bookcase where she feels very comfortable, being of a literary bent of course!. Note the delicacy of her carved hands and how snugly the bodice of her dress fits around her upper torso.
This shows the side section and the lovely intertwining embroidery panels which run the whole length of the skirt from bodice to hem. Some of the fantastic workmanship in the embroidery of both back and front panels can also be seen here. 26
What of the doll, the inner doll, the little personality that was gifted to her in her carving? The doll is a beauty. She knows this of course but is far too refined to dwell on this fact. I am sure she has higher things on her mind. She writes, I know she writes, I have read her books, she sits quietly in the library of the country rectory where her father is parson. She knows that her future will include recognition of her talents, that she will survive, she will go on, she will be her own person. She is in my mind the embodiment of the authoress...she is quite simply, “Being Jane”.
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IT’S RAINING BY JULIE BLEWIS
All bisque Rag and Tag are copyrighted Georgine Averill. Rag, the dog, is 4 inches with stationary eyes. Tag, the cat, is 5 inches with sleep eyes.
Here we see a different version of Rag, white with black spots and blue painted boots. Collection and photo courtesy Myra Graubard.
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have always loved stuffed animals, my appreciation for dolls did not come into my adulthood and, even then, it took me by surprise. It was not until I viewed dolls as an art form that I really came to appreciate them and it was never my childhood dolls of the 1960s that I was looking to recapture. So my attraction to animal dolls is certainly to be expected and, in the world of antique bisque dolls, the dogs and cats created by Georgene Averill rule! Georgene Hendren Averill was born in Denver, Colorado in May 1876. In 1914 she married James P. Averill and the couple, along with her brother, began the Averill Manufacturing Co. located in New York City. She began doll design under the working name Madame Hendren and in the 1920s used her enormous talents to create bisque doll designs to be produced by the German manufacturing companies of Alt, Beck, & Gottschalck and Gebruder Heubach. The most famous result of this collaboration is the Bonnie Babe, an adorable happy chubby baby that most doll collectors are familiar with. Collectors are far less familiar with the bisque head animal dolls and the all bisque variations that she created during this period. Eventually ties with the Averill Manufacturing Co. were severed and Georgene Novelties, Inc. was created. This new company went on to produce a number of highly successful composition and cloth dolls such as Baby Georgene and Little Lulu. In 1961, at the age of 85, Georgene Hendren Averill died. Alt, Beck, & Gottschalck, was founded in 1854 in Nauendorf, but the production of doll heads did not begin until 1880s. In 1913 they patented a device to insert a movable tongue inside the oral cavity of a doll’s head that was utilized in the production of the bisque head animal dolls. Alt, Beck, & Gottschalck became one of the largest exporters of doll heads to the United States right into the 1920s. Their dolls are hard to find in Germany even today; for this reason, it is a safe assumption that most, if not all, of the animals produced with Georgene Averill were distributed in the United States. I would go on to conclude that a very limited number were ever produced, even for distribution to the United States since they surface rarely in auctions or doll shows
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(they have even managed to allude the eBay listings!). One of the wonderful things about collecting these animal dolls is their clearly defined markings which even include their names. The all bisque cat is named “Tag” which is incised on the back along with “Trade Mark Copr. By Georgene Averill 891 Germany”. The all bisque dog is named “Rag” also incised on the back with all the same information except “890” mold number. My white cat pictured is 5” with green cat
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sleep eyes while the brown dog is 4” with stationary eyes. Both have molded booties and braided yarn tails. Another set, both in the 5” size, is pictured on p. 179 of Dimples & Sawdust Volume No. 2 by Marlowe Cooper. In that set Tag is a brownish grey color with dark grey stripes and Rag is white with black spots and both have sleep eyes. The other variations seen have included a brown dog with black stripes and a black cat.
Averill’s Allie Dog serenades his girlfriend, Allie Kat. This fetching pair has furry-type bodies and wonderful character heads. Wobble tongues and tiny pointy teeth add personality plus to this delightful pair.
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Averill also produced cats and dogs with bisque heads on cloth or fur bodies, and these too are named, this time as Allie Kat and Allie Dog. As with Rag and Tag, their heads are informatively incised with either “Allie Dog Copr. By Georgene Averill Germany” or “Allie Kat Copr. By Georgene Averill Germany.” In my search through doll reference books, other than the Volume No. 2 of Dimples & Sawdust, the only additional photograph is in a May 1966 issue of United Federation of Doll Clubs “Doll News” on page 9. The photograph, reproduced here by permission of UFDC, is from then member Kaye Timmons along with a letter describing her pair she named “The Gossips”. Her Allie Kat is tan bisque with grey accents at the ears, eyes and nose. The Allie Dog is light grey bisque with darker grey accents. Both have the trademark wiggle tongue, little pointy teeth and glass sleep eyes. Of course, the Allie Kats have the fabulous green cat eyes with the slits that you never see on any other doll. Ms. Timmons goes on to write in her letter, “Here’s all I know about these heads: Originally there were two Kats, three little kittens (long ago sold) four black and white dogs and two grey dogs. These were heads only-purchased from some little shop in New Jersey...” I am confused about what is meant by three little kittens so I am not sure if there originally were five cat heads or just the two. In any event, Ms. Timmons must 30
Allie Cat is ready for action in his original Puss N’ Boots costume with molded boots on a cloth body. His companion Allie Dog (who says cats and dogs don’t get along!) has a furry body.
The owner of these dolls purchased Allie Cat and Dog as heads and then fashioned bodies and dressed them. Photo courtesy UFDC
This pair on cloth bodies came together. Don’t her green cat eyes just sparkle!
have been extremely proud of her pair and the bodies she made for them as they are also the pair photographed in Dimples & Sawdust. There is also a photograph in the book of another Allie Dog with the teddy bear type fur body in a beige color with a brown stripe from forehead to the back of the neck. I am very fortunate to own three examples of each the Allie Kat and Dog. All have an 11” head circumference and flange neck but their heights can vary a bit depending on the body, but they are generally 11-13”. You can see an assortment of body types from the cloth to the fur type and even one Kat as Puss N’ Boots with the molded boots on the cloth body (Puss N’ Boots uses his sword to keep the Allie Dogs in their place!). Only one set is a true matched pair as both are tan bisque with a brown stripe starting from the forehead to the back nape of the neck with tan fur bodies. There is a grey cat with darker grey stripes and a
white dog with black spots. They came together and have cloth bodies but not the matching bisque coloring. Then there is the all white Puss N’ Boots and the grey dog with darker grey accents and a fur body. All have the wonderful wobble tongue and tiny pointy teeth. I realize for many doll collectors these are not “true dolls” but for me they are a wonderful marriage of my newer developed fondness for antique dolls and my childhood love for stuffed animals. They have a great sense of whimsy and I can’t help but smile as I pass by them. What more could you ask for? Author’s note: I am always eager to hear from any readers that has seen, or better yet owns other variations of Georgene Averill’s cats and dogs and can be reached by email at julie.blewis@ comcast.net. I look forward to hearing from some of you! PHOTOS UNLESS NOTED FROM THE BLEWIS COLLECTION. PHOTOS TAKEN BY ANDY OURANT
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1. Just as rare & wonderful as he could possibly be is this amazing young lad by A. Wislizenus - mold #110 - soft as butter bisque with first out of the mold quality - solid dome head w/molded brushstroke hair - arched feathered brows over deep blue intaglio eyes - rare open/closed mouth w/ molded teeth - fully jointed toddler body - 19” tall $1,995. 2. What a rare French beauty - lovely bébé made by Francois Gauthier (circa 1887) (FG) - wondrous hand poured French bisque w/ artist quality hand painted facial features - soft arched feathered brows over wistful lashes surrounding enormous heather blue paperweight eyes w/ early dark outline - closed pouty mouth w/ ruby red shading and a hint of a smile - note the precious dimples chin - original French fully jointed body - factory original clothes - 18” tall - $3,995. 3. Another wonderful glass eyed pouty child from the wonderful world of Heubach - mold #6970 - exceptional high quality pink bisque w/ wondrous hand painted facial features - soft arched feathered brows over wistful lashes surrounding chestnut brown sleep eyes - super exaggerated pouty lips w/ really amazing chubby cheeks - original fully jointed compo body - 17” tall - $3,995. 4. Rare & wonderful blonde Parian lady w/ such a very unusual and different face - well rounded w/ amazing Icelandic blue eyes - closed pouty mouth w/ such a sweet pert little smile - her blonde hair twists up & back into the most amazing enormous cluster curls - two long ringlet curls hang down her beautiful long neck - parian arms & legs - I believe this doll to be a very early unmarked Emma Clear - truly superior quality bisque w/ a very beautiful face & rare pierced ears - 18” tall - $1,295. 5. Wonderful all original Lenci young lad w/ side glancing big blue eyes and such a wonderful big tall hat - excellent condition - very clean head to toe - clothes & face are in excellent condition - two early Lenci tags still intact - 18” tall - $1,695. 6. Just as rare as they come is this ever so desirable and never to be found Wax Bye-lo - you know all the stories you have heard of the rareness of this doll and what few were ever made - this one is by far one of the best I have ever seen - the wax is in beautiful condition and hand painted facial features are still in really great condition - original frog body with hands - 22” long - $2,995. 7. Rare & wonderful & of course ever so desirable is this wonderful carved hair Schoenhut young lad - very early w/ deep impressed lines in his hair - model #205 - exceptional fine quality w/ wondrous hand painted facial features beautiful blue eyes & those always desirable exaggerated pouty lips - wonderful twill suit - 18” tall - $2,495. 8. Wonderful rare large size “Whistler” by Gebruder Heubach - mold # 8774 - this is by far the biggest one we have ever found - super high quality pink bisque w/ lovely hand painted facial features - soft fawn shaded brows over deep intaglio blue eyes - wonderful puckered amber shaded lips - original body w/ working whistler - 16”tall $1,995. 9. Very handsome brown bisque young lad-this one by Schoenau & Hoffmeister- lovely dark cocoa brown bisque with exceptional hand painted facial features-feathered brows over wistful lashes surrounding dark chestnut brown eyes slightly open mouth with soft amber shading-original early fully jointed straight wrist body. - 17” tall - $1,495. 10. Well now - stop for a minute and take a look at this rare wonder - the rarely found Asian baby by Kestner mold #243 is not an easy find - to make this one all the more desirable he has a solid dome head w/ molded painted hair never found - exquisite bisque w/ artist quality hand painted facial features - soft arched dark feathered brows over wistful lashes surrounding chestnut brown sleep eyes in almond cut sockets - laughing amber shaded mouth w/ two upper teeth - original Kestner body - 16” tall - $6,500. 11. Another rare to find wonder - this is the painted bisque “Just Me” by Armand Marseille (AM) - what makes her so extremely special is the fact that she is all original in her original box - excellent bisque w/ no wig pulls - lovely hand painted facial features w/ soft fawn shaded brows over enormous sleep google baby blue eyes - tiny petite pert mouth w/ soft amber shading - her original clothes are in excellent condition as is her box - great doll - 8” tall $1,995. 12. Lovely pink English Poured Wax of superior quality - probably Peck because of the wonderful modeling - beautiful inset blonde mohair wig & lashes - finely hand painted feathered grows - chestnut brown inset glass eyes - long finely detailed wax arms & legs - body is stamped with the store name “Hamley’s - Regent Street” - 18” tall $1,695. 13. Another truly rare little wonder is this never to be found - one of a kind “Sonja Henie” by Madame Alexander - you will note the difference in her - she doesn’t have a open mouth w/ teeth - she has an open/closed mouth w/ painted teeth / the family we got her from said the great aunt worked in the factory and took the doll home one day - she was a rare prototype they were going to try out - of course she never made it to market because they made the open mouth instead - her compo is excellent - nice clear eyes - original hair set - tagged clothes - on that rare very desirable swivel waist body - and look at that happy little smile - what a rare one of a kind treasure - she’s 14” tall $1,295. 14. Two wonderful all original “Snow Whites” A - Rare to find larger size all original “Snow White” by Ideal - great condition - 19” tall - $895. B - Beautiful pink & white “Snow White” by Madame Alexander - excellent compo tagged clothes – yes, she has her original shoes - 16” tall - $995. 15. Wonderful very early closed mouth Kestner marked with an “X” - from the roman numeral series - exquisite bisque with first out of the mold quality - amazing hand painted facial features with soft arched feathered brows over wistful lashes surrounding wondrous chestnut brown sleep eyes - closed amber shaded lips with that slightly exaggerated upper pouty lip - early straight wrist body - 15” tall $3,995. 16. Wonderful early hand carved Wood Court Gentleman - exceptional condition w/ wondrous hand carved & hand painted face & body - fully jointed wood body with mortise & tenon joints & swivel waist this young man is such a work of art he even has jointed wrist & ankles - 13” tall $2,995. 17. Breathtaking & ever so desirable “Paris Bébé” by Daniel (later Jumeau) - lovely character face w/ that slightly demure look - perfect - wondrous hand poured French bisque w/ artist quality hand painted facial features - soft arched feathered brows over wistful lashes surrounding enormous heather blue paperweight eyes - closed pouty mouth w/ soft amber shading - original Jumeau body - 18” tall - $4,495. 18. We have a lot of very unusual and different wonderful dolls this month - here is another - uniquely different papier maché bébé that looks just like the world famous Grace Cory Rockwell character child “Pretty Peggy” - just as cute as she can be in every way w/ her enormous heather blue eyes and her closed pouty cherry red mouth - five piece toddler - truly a very unusual doll - 19” tall - $1,495. 19. Another lovely cloth child - this is a not often found “Rollinson” young lad from Holyoke, MA. (circa 1916) excellent condition w/ very little wear and a very handsome face w/ beautiful blue eyes - - 20” tall $1,795. 20. Well she is just as rare a they come little Miss Judy Garland as Dorothy - perfect condition & all original - by Ideal - excellent compo - clear eyes - just precious - she’s not in Kansas anymore - she wants to come & live with you 16” tall - $1,695. 21. Another rare & wonderful character child - this one is from Kammer & Reinhardt - always desirable “Mein Liebling” mold #117 - what a lovely character face w/ exceptional hand poured bisque & wondrous hand painted facial features - soft arched feathered brows over wistful lashes surrounding enormous chestnut brown sleep eyes - closed exaggerated pouty mouth w/ soft amber shading - original fully jointed body - 18” tall - $4,995. ohoh-hh-h- n-o-o-o-o we found a hairline & a chip in the back of her head s-o-o-o-o her price would be only $2,000. 22. Lovely closed mouth Belton with that always desirable and very unique mold #949 look - - soft flawless bisque w/ lovely hand painted facial features - arched feathered brows over enormous dark outlined heather blue paperweight eyes - extremely pouty closed mouth/ soft amber shading - early straight wrist body - 17” tall - $2,495. 23. Just a tiny touch of heaven is standing here right in front of you - wonderful Kammer & Reinhardt - mold #114 - “Gretchen” is a sweet & sassy shelf size - soft as butter bisque w/ first out of the mold quality - wondrous hand painted facial features w/ soft fawn shaded brows over breathtaking Icelandic blue eyes - and that always adorable exaggerated pouty mouth w/ soft amber shading - fully jointed original compo body - a very sweet little 9” tall $2,495. 24. Well take a look at this rare wonder - unique & different is this amazing doll made by the Gross Company of England - note how she looks exactly like the #117 by Kammer & Reinhardt - excellent high quality bisque w/ excellent hand painted facial features - soft arched feathered brows over enormous heather blue paperweight eyes closed exaggerated pouty mouth w/ dark amber shading - very unique cloth center body w/ wonderful very detailed long bisque arms & legs - 17” tall - $1,495.
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31. Rare wonderful as she can be is this always desirable three-face little darling made by Carl Bergner - three delightful faces each w/ such grace & personality - laughing face has open/closed mouth w/ chestnut brown inset glass eyes / crying face has open/ closed mouth w/ molded tongue & chestnut brown glass inset w/ two molded tears / sleeping face has closed eyes & a closed pouty mouth - very desirable compo jointed body w/ mama/papa pull strings that work - to make her all the more delightful she has factory original clothes - 12” tall - $1,495. 32. Utterly breathtaking all original French beauty by Venus - exquisite hand painted facial features w/ soft arched feathered brows over soft brown side glancing eyes w/ that always demure eye shadow - closed pouty smiling mouth w/ soft rose shading excellent condition - 17” tall - $1,495. 33. Rare & wonderful compo Fly-Lo by Grace S. Putnam - this never to be found child is in excellent condition w/ lovely baby blue sleep - original clothes included that always missing bonnet & those wondrous wings - frog body w/ cell hands - 12” tall - $1.295. 34. Wonderful & oh so rare Cloth Character gentleman - exceptional condition - all original - this handsome elderly man is dressed as a Greek monk - wonderful detail to his costume and his character face is just amazing - 19” tall - $995. 35. Extremely rare -uniquely different laughing character by Swaine & Company marked BP - lovely high quality bisque with superior hand painted facial features with soft fawn shaded brows over deep intaglio Icelandic blue eyes- rare open/closed laughing mouth with molded teeth and soft amber shaded lips- original fully jointed body 14” tall - $5,500. 36. Wonderful early closed mouth #949 character by Simon & Halbig - exceptional bisque w/ that ever present first out of the mold quality - wondrous hand painted facial
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features w/ soft arched feathered brows over exceptional heather blue spiral treaded paperweight eyes surrounded by that early dark outline - closed exaggerated pouty mouth w/ that look we dearly love - soft rose shaded lips - original fully jointed early straight wrist body - breathtaking beautiful - 16” tall - $2,995. A truly beautiful large size pale Parian of superior quality - wondrous blonde hair center parted & pulled away from the face w/ molded snood and waterfall hairstyle lovely hand painted facial features w/ soft arched brows over enormous Icelandic blue eyes - closed pert pouty mouth w/ just a hint of a smile - lovely old body - wonderful large size - 22” tall - $1,695. Another rare beauty from the wonderful world of Jumeau - this lovely open mouth Tete has the biggest eyes in the universe - wow - hand poured French bisque w/ wondrous hand painted facial features - soft arched feathered brows over enormous heather blue paperweight eyes - slightly open smiling mouth w/ soft amber shading original fully jointed Jumeau body - 23” tall - $2,995. Well believe it or not we found another one of those very rare & always desirable historical dolls by Effanbee - excellent condition w/ great compo and lovely hand painted hazel eyes - this one is 1720’s (the pioneering American spirit) - lovely all original clothing w/ original bracelet - 14” tall - $1,295. Wonderful Chase character boy of superior quality - excellent original facial painting w/ a very unique round face - wondrous chestnut brown eyes - original clothes - 19” tall - $995. Without question the best all original “Bébé Tout en Bois” (doll all of wood) (circa 1900) - hand craved wood child made for the French trade - this little young lad is not only in just incredible condition w/ wondrous hand painted facial features - soft arched
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feathered brows over enormous inset baby blue glass eyes - closed pouty mouth w/ amber shading - original mohair wig - fully jointed wood body - to make him all the more delightful he’s dressed in factory original clothes - 12” tall - $995. Wonderful brown bisque Kammer and Reinhardt # 126 toddler - beautiful light cocoa colored bisque - w/ wondrous hand painted facial features - lovely dark arched feathered brows over wistful lashes surrounding chestnut brown sleep eyes - open laughing mouth with treble tongue - and soft amber shaded lips - extremely rare fully jointed toddler body - 20” tall - $2,995. Two wonderful members of the Patsy family made by Effanbee - big & beautiful w/ a very full wig is this lovely “Patsy Lou” - excellent compo w/chestnut brown sleep eyes - all original w/ her bracelet - (circa 1928) - 22” tall - $795. she’s holding her baby sister “Patsy Babyette” - also all original and excellent condition - 9” tall - $495. Wonderful large size covered wagon China w/ those always desirable chestnut brown eyes - she has a delightful pink luster tint and utterly amazing hand painted facial features - well rounded face w/ such a secret little smile - lovely old hand made body 27” tall - $1,995. Wonderful early French faced Belton of superior quality - all of these dolls wee made to look like their French counter part - note how this one resembles the round face Schmitt - marked #106 - peaches & cream bisque w/ wondrous hand painted facial features - soft arched feathered brows over early outlined spiral threaded heather blue paperweight eyes - w/ just a hint of eye shadow - closed pouty mouth w/ just a hint of a smile - soft amber shaded lips - original early straight wrist fully jointed body - 15” tall - $2,495.
An 1860s stone house with a 1880’s log home adjoining it, provides the perfect setting for Kathy’s creations.
Babes from the Woods by Lynn Murray
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t age twenty Kathy Patterson was already an artistic and talented overachiever. She excelled in design and art at school but found the restriction of working for someone else smothered her, so she quickly kicked into the entrepreneur mode. By the time she was in her early twenties she had already owned several houses that she had restored and sold. She has always been a passionate collector of dolls, needlework samplers, primitives, antiques, Christmas and holiday items, to list a few. Her childhood memories inspired a love of Christmas items. When Kathy asked about some antique Santas that were packed in the family attic, she was told she could have them after her Grandmother was gone. Disappointed but never one to be defeated by obstacles, Kathy looked elsewhere to find an antique Santa for her family’s 35
Kathy purchased a well-loved Izannah Walker doll and made a mold from which she makes her reproductions. She uses antique fabrics to make period dresses and undergarments; antique materials are used for the bonnets. She is an expert at the doll maker’s painting techniques. She has made her Izannah Walker reproduction in three different sizes (see above).
Christmas. When she discovered how expensive antique Santas had become, she decided that she would attempt to make one for herself. The first Santas were experimental and long forgotten. Within just a couple of years, Kathy was making reproduction Santas, using molds from original pieces that she acquired by selling her own Santas. At the same time, she was running an antique shop, selling real estate, and juggling the role of wife and soon to be mother of two. When she had two children in less than two years, her reproductions had become so popular that she decided to give up the demands of real estate and stay home to make Santas full time. Many artists were making Santas at the time, but what made Kathy’s work unique was that she had molds from the originals that she had collected. She reproduced the Santas and Belsnickles faithfully down to the last detail. Over the next twenty years her collection of molds grew tremendously. It included only the very fine and rare Santas and Belsnickles of the 19th and early 20th centuries. Kathy’s work was featured regularly in Early American Life magazine and Better Homes and Gardens. She attended Golden Glow conventions and always sold out. 36
The pressure of keeping up with orders, raising their children and maintaining a large home began to wear on Kathy and her husband, Helmut Scharl. When they discovered an 1860s stone house with an 1880s log house adjoining, situated on 200 wooded acres in northern Ontario, they made another huge life changing decision: to give up their increasingly busy life style in favor of a life in the country. In 2005 they downscaled and moved to their current relatively remote location where Kathy has a studio, Helmut has a wood-working shop and the children ride 45 minutes on the bus to school each day. At night it is so quiet you can hear the loons call on the nearby lake and see to walk by starlight. Though she still works from morning to night in her studio, it is no longer Santas that appear on the workbench. From a seemingly bottomless well of talent, Kathy has reached a little deeper and brought out her love of dolls in a whole new way. Two years ago she began making wooden dolls. Again, it was her desire to have just one Queen Anne type doll that inspired her to pick up her wood-carving knife and begin to experiment. The very first doll was remarkably credible with a wonderful patina and the early unrefined appearance of an English wooden doll. Finding this new set of skills soothing, Kathy had soon sent for every book she could find with reference to English wooden dolls. Within months she was producing these dolls that was a new found passion and she was astounded to discover that people wanted to buy them right off her blog spot. The
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dolls have gone to homes in Europe, Asia, America and Australia. They have already been featured in Early American Life magazine, surprising the Christmas collectors with this new endeavor. Living in an 1860s house, surrounded by antiques of the period, it is not really a surprise to discover that Kathy Patterson loves Izannah Walker dolls as much as she loves English wooden dolls. What is a surprise is how well she replicates the early American cloth dolls. Once again, Kathy purchased an antique Izannah Walker doll so that she could see and understand the construction and the feel of the dolls. Before too many weeks passed, she had produced her first Izannah Walker reproduction and again, the Internet was buzzing with excitement about “What Kathy is doing now!” As with wooden dolls, much of the authenticity has to do with the feel of the doll, the weight in your hand, the patina. Kathy has mastered this technique with her dolls just as she did with her Santas, through study and complete devotion to the original piece. By immersing herself completely, she is able to reproduce dolls that are a credit to their originators. Still driven, still an over-achiever, still full of plans and ideas… that’s Kathy Patterson! To see Kathy’s latest work go to: www.babesfromthewoods.com or call her at 705 489-1046. Kathy Patterson’s Santa business was sold to Two Sisters Studios in 2009. Kathy is the tutor and mentor for Lynn and her sister Anne who live nearby.
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German molded hair shoulder head doll. Wax over composition. Circa 1870 Height: 30 inches
German Gebruder Heubach. Skier, Candy container. Bisque head doll with skis and poles in composition hands.. In original snow suit on top of candy box. Circa 1910 Height: 10.5 inches
Solid Domed French Papier Mache doll with original poupee, kid suede like body. Antique dress. Rare larger size. Circa 1840. Height: 35 inches
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German bisque shoulder head doll, molded and painted blond hair, cloth stuffed body. Leather arms. Dressed in antique black tuxedo. Circa 1890 Height: 24 inches
Germany Possible Steiff. Golden mohair plush bear with swivel head. Small hump in back, jointed arms and legs. Early 20th Century. Height: 29 inches
American cloth black Folk Art female doll with astrakhan hair. Swing arms and legs. Embroidered features. Wearing antique blue polka-dot dress. Circa 1900 Height: 27 inches
French Children’s “Jeu de la Peche” magnetic fishing game, in original lithographed box. Black wax over composition gentleman character doll, possibly American, on cloth body. Circa 1910
SFBJ Depose 9 French bisque head kiss- throwing and walking doll. Circa 1900 Height: 23 inches
German Gebruder Heubach Candy container. Bisque head boy on wooden sled. In original snow suit. Circa 1910 6.5 x 7 inches Early 19th C. Neapolitan creche Figurine. Gesso-over-wood. Brown set glass eyes, human hair wig. Original heavy silklike gown.. Lower body papier mache skirt. Fabulous museum quality piece. Height: 28 inches
Three German Pull Horse Toys. Circa 1910 German Grodnertal Peg wooden doll with carved tuck Comb and black painted hair. Peg wooden body with jointed knees, painted lower legs. Wearing original antique garments. Circa 1840. Height: 15 inches. United Federation of Doll Clubs First Place winner in 1987.
Alabama baby, Ella Smitt doll. All cloth oil painted, tab jointed shoulders and hips. Circa 1900 Height: 18 inches
French Paper Mache doll of the Andreas Voit type, domed shoulder head, original pink kid poupee body, wearing an antique dress, shoes and under garments. Circa 1940. Height: 28 inches
Swiss Bucherer doll Bescassine, molded composition head, metal-jointed ball-bearing body. Original costume. Circa 1920 Height: 8 inches Wooden horse drawn carriage with push handle. Wicker buggy with child’s wooden seat. Wooden hide-covered horse with leather tack and horsehair tail. 62 x 20 x 36 inches
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English poured wax shoulder head portrait doll. Antique cloth body with Wax under arms and hands, composition painted heeled boots. Circa 1880 Height: 36 inches
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Kestner Bisque head doll. Swivel head on bisque shoulder plate, kid body and bisque hands. Marked 6 on back of head. Wearing antique dress. Circa 1890 Height: 17 inches American Folk Art Black carved Pine wood Ventriloquist doll with articulated jaw. Detailed carved hands, cloth body and limbs stuffed with excelsior. Clad in original home made antique clothes. A rare large size. Late 19th Century. Height: 36 inches
Folk Art wooden male doll, carved and painted face. Circa 1890 Height: 23 inches
Kestner, German bisque swivel head doll on bisque shoulder plate L 15 on back of head. Replacement pate. Kid and composition torso and limbs. Rare swivel head. Antique dress. Circa 1900 Height: 30 inches
German fur brow bisque head doll. Socket head on ball jointed composition body. Marked on back of head A 17 M. Circa 1910. Child size doll. Height: 41 inches
Burnished Golden Brown mohair bear with swivel head. Excelsior filled body, small hump, jointed arms and legs. Functioning growler. Circa 1910 Height: 38 inches
American, Philadelphia baby, Sheppard doll. Shoulder head stockinette doll. Painted features. Circa 1890 Height: 22 inches
American antique cloth Black Folk Art female doll. Felt head with gray astrakhan type hair wig. Dressed in a period flower print dress. Circa 1900 Height: 34 inches approx.
Papier mache Milliners’ Model with Apollo knot hair style. On kid and wooden body. painted yellow shoes, antique dress. Circa 1860 Height: 10 inches
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BISQUE - Nancy Ann Masquerade series. Above: Robin Hochteil Right: Carolyn Vack
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BISQUE -Bye-lo baby, all-bisque. Susan Rose BISQUE -Nancy Ann Powder & Crinoline series. Terry Danner BISQUE -Bye-lo baby, circumference under 14”, body of material other than bisque. Julie Blewis
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BISQUE - Nancy Ann Storybook Bridesmaid series, jointed arms and legs. Mary Wolande
BISQUE -Novelty set marked Occupied Japan, 6” or under. Mary Groupe 43
BISQUE All-bisque after 1920, marked Germany. Left, Patrick Bellamy Right: Suzanne Swanton
CELLULOID Parsons-Jackson, stork mark, 11-2/2” baby. Carole Correll
ALL CELLULOID with molded clothing. Nancy Harmon
CELLULOID -Parsons-Jackson, stork mark, 14” toddler. Left: Carole Correll Right: Suzanne Swanton Left: CLOTH Madame Alexander, 1933-1940, excludes Little Shaver. Sheri von Opijnen Right: CLOTH Kamkins, 19”. Shirley Snare 44
CLOTH -Raggedy Ann or Andy, commerciallymade before 1963. Marilyn Parsons
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CLOTH BAPS Fairy Tale character. Nancy Moore
CLOTH - Mollye’s, 24”, International series. Ruth Garrison
CLOTH - Tiny Town Dolls. Bonnie Rudeski
COMPOSITION Effanbee historical doll replica, 14”. Ann Moore
COMPOSITION Madame Alexander Scarlett O’Hara. Elizabeth Schmahl
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COMPOSITION Effanbee Patsy, 14”. Left-Right: Janice Diller Ursula Mertz Suzanne Swanton
COMPOSITION - Effanbee Patsy Babyette, 9”. Ursula Mertz
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COMPOSITION - Vogue Toddles. Left-Right: Janice Drugan, Joanne Maskie, Rose Morrill
COMPOSITION Arranbee (R&B) Debu Teen, 17-19”. Karla Moreland
COMPOSITION Effanbee Grumpy. Ursula Mertz
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K*R 114 - 22”, closed pouty mouth, blue painted eyes, original brown mohair wig, compo ball jointed body that shows some scrubbing in areas. Her bisque is perfect except for a few wig pulls. Her clothing is original. $3500 Call 215-794-8164 or email alloyd@nni.com. Member of NADDA and UFDC. Find my other dolls at...
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Learning About American-Made Dolls
Little Brother and Little Sister Designed by Grace Corry Rockwell:
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n the nineteen twenties American-made composition mama dolls were immensely popular. They featured sweet little doll faces, and a cloth body with embedded mama crier. In 1927 the Averill Manufacturing Corporation of New York City introduced an appealing little doll pair called Little Brother and Little Sister. They looked like real children. To create the likenesses of real children was obviously the Averill’s intent. Their full page ad in the trade magazine Playthings, dated July 1927, read as follows: “ The creation Playthings of Grace Corry – who has caught in clay the delightful moment in child expression, just before a radiant child breaks out into a smile.” However, only the head of these dolls was a new design. For the bodies, the Averill Company used the above mentioned mama doll body assemblies with composition or cloth legs and with jointed hips or stitching at hip level. All of the dolls illustrated with this article feature a mama crier imbedded in their cloth bodies. The pair was sold dressed in adorable little outfits as shown in the 1927 ad. They have also been seen with colorful felt coats and matching tams. During the 1920’s, the Averills had been very successful with their Dutch and Indian doll pairs dressed in colorful felt costumes. Some of the Corry Brother and Sister pairs were dressed in these popular Dutch outfits as well. Various color combinations were used.
“Playthings” ad dated July 1927. Note the over sized hair bow. Little Sister is wearing the identical dress as the doll seen in illustration one.
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Two years later, in May of 1929, the Averill Company had again placed a full page ad in Playthings, advertising “Madame Hendren Kiddie Karakters,” for which the Corry heads were used. Featured was Little Bo Peep with her staff and Mary had a Little Lamb, with a toy lamb tied to her wrist. Little Boy Blue with his horn is seen also and Captain Kiddo. Grace Corry’s name was not mentioned in this ad. I was puzzled even more, when not so long ago I was able to acquire a Corry child dressed from head to toe in a big red heart shaped costume made of felt, obviously ready to make someone happy on Valentine’s day. I decided to consult a biographical essay written by Mary Lou Ratcliff entitled ‘The Pied Piperess Grace Corry Rockwell and Her Beautiful Children.” I remembered it to be quite extensive. Might I find a clue there? I quote from this article: …“Somehow the Pied Piperess’ doll performance came to an abrupt finale and appears to have ended on an unhappy note. William (Grace Corry’s son) said even though Little Sister and Little Brother were copyrighted, someone stole the idea and his mother made only a few hundred dollars on the dolls.” Was this a reference to the Kiddie Karacters and the Valentine doll? Why could this disagreement possibly have happened? There may have been other reasons but I would like to offer one explanation as to what might have happened. Little Brother and Little Sister were introduced in 1927. The Effanbee Company’s Patsy created by famous doll sculptor Bernard Lipfert was introduced This tag was seen on an all original in 1928. Patsy was a doll of totally new design. No mama doll body with voice Corry Dutch boy. It does carry Grace Corry’s copyright. box here. Patsy was made of all composition with a shapely body. Her molded hair was very short and straight, just like the flappers. Her mouth was tiny, just as popular taste dictated. In other words, she might not have looked like a real child, but she had all the modern beauty attributes that women were fascinated with. Patsy was an immediate success. Before long, there were not only the Patsy’s to contend with but all manner of “Patsy look-alikes” that just about everybody else produced, including the Averill Company. The above development may have seriously impacted the expectations of the Averill Company for Little Brother and Little Sister. Were sales so slow that the period for paying royalties was up, while the Averills still had large numbers of the Corry heads left that they meant to use up and did? We will probably never know. To this day, Patsy is popular with collectors but so are Little Brother and Little Sister. I was very happy when I found my all original Little Sister, as seen in the ad. I was never able to acquire the matching Little Brother dressed in those cute short pants with buttoned on shirt. The Dutch pair is also hard to find. I have never seen any of the Kiddie Karakters, but I would love to have just one! Wouldn’t you? “Playthings” ad, dated May 1929, introducing Happy hunting. the Kiddie Karacters for which the Corry heads were used. In the middle we see a larger doll, representing Mother Goose.
This Valentine’s costume is simply but quite ingeniously designed. Note the stitching at the shoulders and the triangle cuts for armholes. A small felt heart was glued to the front. I assumed that the two cuts in the heart held an arrow. The blond mohair wig is original but shoes, socks and hair bow have been replaced. The hair did hold the shreds of a red ribbon. Her all composition legs are jointed at the hips. Note that this doll also features air brushed blue eye shadow.
Reference: “The Pied Piperess” Grace Corry Rockwell and Her Beautiful Children, by Mary Lou Ratcliff, Doll Reader, November 1989.
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NEWS: “Holly Berries” – November 27, 2010 - February 13, 2011 at the Puppenhausmuseaum, Basel
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his year’s Christmas exhibition is dedicated to the holly. Once revered by the Germanic tribes and the Celts, this evergreen plant with its poisonous red berries has been the most popular Christmas motif in Great Britain and North America for hundreds of years. It was highly valued as a useful and protective plant for many centuries. Its berries were used to make medicines, its branches served to ward off many evil spirits. For Christians the color combination of green and red epitomizes hope and love. In this way, the two most important meanings of Christmas are combined in the holly. In the broadest sense, the evergreen tree used to be the residence of the gods and thus a sign of life in numerous cultures and religions. During the Victorian era (1837–1901) until the 1930s, every imaginable item of daily use was adorned with the pretty red-green holly motif. From expensive Limoges porcelain products, hairdressing sets and photo albums to countless postcards: holly berries everywhere. The exhibition vividly portrays the many different aspects of holly berries. For more information visit www.puppenhausmuseum.ch
Jewelry casket in celluloid with drawers, fabric lining, ca. 1900.
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an one of your readers tell me anything about this unusual 9-1/2” peg wooden or “Grodnertal” type doll? It has mortise and tenon jointed limbs which are painted below the elbows and knees. She has painted red slippers and appears to be just like the regular type peg wooden except for her carved and painted features and painted light red-brown hair. The baby she holds is a typical peg wooden and has beautifully made tiny clothes and lace trimmed bunting. Marilyn We contacted Christiane Graefnitz, a well known expert and author on early German dolls. “ I personally think that the head is papier mache, although the body is wooden jointed. (See the Doll Collectors Manual 1967, page 91.) The head surface is so soft and the V parting of the hair - this is similar to papier-mache dolls I have seen from time to time dating to the 1830’s. I have one doll I was not sure of, so I asked a friend to take an X-ray of the head... and you clearly could see the different material of the head and the stick between the body and the head.”
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Cotton girl with porcelain head on candy container ca. 1920s, Germany. Decorative flue cover, lithographic print under glass in metal frame.
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1. Lovely Lenci with painted gray eyes, painted upper eye shadow, blond mohair wig with long blond curls in back. All original purple organdy dress with rows of ruffles and pink felt flowers, beautiful yellow felt hat with flowers, parasol, organdy underwear, underwire hoop, felt shoes. This is a truly beautiful doll and in excellent condition, 18 inches tall. $2800 2. German Oriental with yellow tinted bisque with tapered one stroke eyebrows, painted upper and lower eyelashes, brown sleep eyes, molded teeth, swivel neck on 5 piece body. Original black mohair wig with pom poms, Very nice silk and brocade outfit, paper shoes. A UFDC Blue Ribbon winner in 2000. Circa early 1900 ‘s, it is very rare and hard to find and immensely cute! $1800 3. 7 inch really Large Hee Bee all bisque, marked Germany on the back with no cracks, original pink ribbons - a really rare large size. $950 4. 19 inch walking Roulette & Decamps Mechanical Doll, all original, wears the original silk dress made so that the key can come out. In excellent working condition. The head is perfect, eyes are set and she has a lovely French wig and hat. Her hands are graceful so that when she walks they look wonderful. $850 5. 9 Inch Lenci Mascotte with pig - all original felt outfit with wooden shoes. He is carrying his original wooden pig in pink with blue polka dots. $450 6. Effanbee Anne Shirley in original box with FAO Schwarz label, 18 inches tall, has her original 1940’s bride outfit, bouquet, and wonderful mohair wig, original shoes, original string tag. This is a never played with doll with a dress so typical of the period. $550 7. 16 Inch Poupee Fashion with the most wonderful original gown and original wig with remains of pate that dates it from 1850. It has marvelous cobalt blue glass eyes, bisque arms (one finger professionally), repaired wood articulated arms. Original hoop to hold out marvelous silk dress and a real great hat of the period. $3800
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German wooden toy, early 1800’s. Collection Diane Hoffman English poured wax, 1850’s, 17”. Collection Judy Lofall
English wooden, late 18th century. Collection Rosalie Whyel
Kister china, c. 1840. Collection Lisa Pepin 54
Doll by Izannah Walker. Collection Margaret Kincaid
Poured Wax shoulderhead. Collection Valerie Fogel
Early Rohmer Fashion. Collection Donna Dolan
China dressed as Jenny Lind. Collection Rosalie Whyel
Early Rohmer. Collection Donna Dolan
Early Fashion with wardrobe. Collection Judy Lofall F. Gaultier in original communion gown, swivel neck, 15”. Collection Mary Ann Spinelli
C.F. Kling, c. 1860. Collection Rosalie Whyel
Original Paper Doll, 1885. Collection Diane Hoffman
Simon and Halbig Parian Lady. Collection Margaret Kincaid
Smiling Bru Fashion, 14”. Collection Lisa Pepin
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All original French mignonette, 5” in presentation box. Collection Sheryl Varon
8-1/2” K * R in presentation box. Collection Diana Boettinger Jumeau Bebe. Collection Sheryl Varon
Bru Brevete in original communion costume, 11-1/2”. Collection Mary Ann Spinelli 11” Bru Bevete in original box. Collection Valerie Fogel
Kammer and Reinhardt 117 all bisque. Collection Sheryl Varon 56
S & H mignonette with jointed elbows. Collection Margaret Kincaid
All bisque wrestler-type, 10”. Collection Ann PruettPhillips
German Taufling Baby. Collection Ann PruettPhillips
Cloth Primitive, c. 1875. Collection Marshall Martin
French Breton, c. 1907. Sondra Krueger
African Tribal Dolls, 6-8�. Collection Valerie Fogel
Candy Container doll by Dressel. Collection Diana Boettger
K * R 115A. Collection Rosalie Whyel
German Pouty. Collection Diana Boettinger
Character Heubach #8459. Collection Rosalie Whyel Armand Marseille. Collection Ann Pruett-Phillips 57
Simon and Halbig for Hulss. Collection Diana Boettger
Japanese Boy’s Festival Doll. Collection Teresa Lehmbeck and Leone McMullen
Unknown maker, wire armature, crepe paper clothing. Collection Diane Hoffman
Bye-Lo by Grace Storey Putnam. Collection Yvonne Baird
Amberg “Edwina.” Collection Lisa Pepin
Composition Kewpie. Lisa Pepin 58
Hilda. Collection Yvonne Baird
French Boudoir Dolls, 1920’s. Collection Diana Boettger
American Character Doll, c. 1928. Collection Lisa Pepin
Hawaiian Patsyette. Collection Rosalie Whyel
Frances Woods Indian dolls, c. 1920’s-30’s. Collection Yvonne Baird
Alexanderkins. Collection Diane Hoffman Raggedy Ann and Andy, 3-4 inches, c. 1935. Collection Ann Pruett-Phillips
Nancy Ann Storybook Doll. Collection Diane Hoffman
Muffie in original box. Collection Diane Hoffman
Barbies: Stewardess, Easter Parade and Roman Holiday. Collection Carmel Doll Shop
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Dye Dee Baby by Effanbee. Collection Yvonne Barid
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Lilly, c. 1850’s, shoulder head probably by Barrois, labeled kid body, La Poupee de Nuremberg,” original costume. Collection Rita Johnson
French male candy container, all original. Collection Sandy Kralovetz
Small Bru Fashion, original costume, sculpted hands. Collection Sandy Kralovetz
Rendezvous with the Ladies
A SPECIAL UFDC EXHIBIT Fashionable ladies from celebrated private collections were part of this special exhibit presented at this year’s national convention in Chicago. Photos by Keith Kaonis
Barrois Fashion Bride, c. 1870, swivel neck, wood and leather body, bisque arms and fingers, original costume. Collection Rita Johnson
8” china with original wardrobe in the style of Huret. Collection Michael Canadas and David Robinson.
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Unmarked fashion, all original. Collection Karen Rockwell
Circa 1860, leather body, limbs by George Most, open closed mouth with teeth. Collection Gail Cook
Rohmer China, c. 1850’s, marked Rohmer body in kid and wood, china hands. Collection Rita Johnson
Male Fashion by Gaultier, Gesland body (Pannier armature), bisque limbs. Collection Gail Cook
Wax doll with molded hat, wax hands and feet, original riding outfit. Collection Sandy Kralovetz
Huret Fashion, swivel waist, pewter hands. Head marked Huret 3; body marked Huret 68 Rue de la Boetie. Collection Gail Cook
Unmarked Fashion, jointed kid over wood body. Collection Marianne Burke
Dehors Fashion, c. 1870’s, wood body, molded breasts. Collection Sandra Ottiger 63
Auction Gallery
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Bru Jne Bebe, marked Bru Jne 4 with Chevrot kid body with original costume (apparently dyed during the 50’s), undergarments and signed Bru shoes, 15-1/2 inches, brought $17,250 at Morphy’s October 15-16 auction in Denver, PA. A week later, another Morphy sale offered this rare pair of “Maggie Bessie” dolls, made by the Pfohl sisters in Old Salem, North Carolina. c. 1910, with original clothing. Always together, the rare 20-inch couple brought $31,050.
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enci’s Josephine Baker, in her famous banana attire, 18 inches, c. 1927, realized $27,000 at the October Theriault auction held in Washington, D.C. The doll is notable for its unusual construction and original presentation. (Price does not include buyer’s premium.)
We would like to thank the following auction houses for their participation:
Christie’s South Kensington, 85 Old Brompton Road, London SW7 3LDa Tel: +44 (0)20 7930 6074 www.christies.com
Ladenburger Spielzeugauktion GmbH, Lustgartenstr. 6 68526 Ladenburg, Germany www.spielzeugauktion.de
Morphy Auctions, 2000 N Reading Rd, Denver, PA 17517-9015 (717) 335-3435 www.morphyauctions.com Sweetbriar Auctions, P.O. Box 37, Earleville, MD 21919 (410) 275-2094 www.sweetbriarauctions.com
Theriault’s, P.O. Box 151, Annapolis, MD 21404, (410) 224-3655 www.theriaults.com Withington Auction, Inc., 17 Atwood Road, Hillsborough, NH 03244 (603) 478-3232 www.withingtonauction.com
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ithington hosted a two-day sale October 21 and 22 which included on day one the Velma “Dolly” Driscoll collection. The Bru Brevete, incised “2” from her collection realized $14,012; the following day a 22 inch Jumeau Triste incised “10” brought $19,210.
Jay and Connie Lowe, Lancaster, PA.
Rare bonnet head china in large size, $14,000. Rick Saxman, Valley Forge, PA.
W “Just Me” with trousseau, $1599. Two Beths, Cincinnati, OH.
Fritzi’s Antique Dolls, Yorkville, Illinois.
An all original Greiner, fresh from an estate, $1695. Caroline Edleman, Royersford, PA.
October 9 and 10
hen your husband collects toys or antique advertising and you are interested in antique dolls, how can a single show satisfy both of you? The answer is the “Fun Fair”, a new show presented by Norm Schaut, known to many as the original promoter of the “Atlantique City” show. Its most recent reincarnation, October 9 and 10 at the Philadelphia Expo Center, was reminiscent of that show in its glory days with many of the same dealers - over 500 - participating. The emphasis then and now is on the “fun” stuff rather than fine antiques. Next year’s show will be held on April 9 and 10.
28-inch 1908 Steiff teddy. Barbara Lauver, Mt. Greten, PA.
All original fashion couple, Jackie Allington, Bahamas. Dan Morphy, Denver, PA. Uncle Sam Rabbit, Nancy McGlammery, Lancaster, PA.
Orbis cloth doll, Pat Vaillancourt, Adamstown, PA.
Early Papier Mache, $2800, Marion Maus, Ellicott City, MD.
Creche Dolls offered by Roberta’s Doll House, Paterson, NJ.
Heubach #8058, $9500 and “Gladdie,” $2800. Becky and Andy Ourant, Adamstown, PA.
Lenci, $1795.Lorna Erb, Lancaster, PA.
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Happy Holidays!
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.
10/1-1/15 High Point, NC. Toys of Christmas Past Toy Display. Doll & Miniature Museum of High Point. Michael & Gayle Hansen. 336-885-3655. 10/16-4/3 Basel, Switzerland. Japanese Children’s Kimono Exhibition. Puppenhausmuseum. Blaise Raboud. 0041 61 923 05 15. 10/9-3/13 Paris, France. Baby-boom Special Exhibit. Musee de la Poupee Paris. www. museedelapoupeeparis.com 10/23-5/15 Bellevue, WA. “Jules Steiner: The Great Innovator” presentation. Rosalie Whyel Museum of Doll Art. 425-455-1116. 11/27-2/13 Basel, Switzerland. Holly Berries Exhibition. Puppenhausmuseum. 0041 61 225 95 97. puppenhausmuseum.ch.
December 2010
3-5 Pittsburgh, PA. Toy Show. Monroeville Convention Center. Steel City Con. Orangestone Promotions. 412-213-0224. 3-4 Rock Hill, SC. Doll & Bear Show. First Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church of Rock Hill. 803-783-8049. 4 Chartres, France. Doll Auction. Galerie De Chartres. +33(0)2.37.88.28.28. chartres@galeriedechartres.com
4-5 Gaithersburg, MD. 152nd Eastern National Antique Doll Show. The Fairgrounds. Bellman Events. 443-617-3590. 4-5 Harlem, NY. Doll Show & Sale. Hamilton Landmark Gallery. Ellen Ferebee. 917-655-8531. 4 Irving, TX. Doll Show. Park Inn formerly Radisson DFW So. Joni Holland. 817-929-1691. 4 Maplewood, MN. Dolls & Toys & Bears Show. Maplewood Community Center. Shows by Bernadette. 612-821-0606. 4 Millbrae, CA. Dolls & Bears & Jewelry Show & Sale. Clarion SFO Hotel. National Doll Festival. 831-438-5349. 4 Pleasanton, CA. Bear & Collectibles Show. Four Points by Sheraton. Debi Ortega. 925-698-5997. 4 Tucson, AZ. Holiday Doll Show & Sale. Randolph Park Hotel. Karen Kosies. 520-321-0003. 5 Chartres, France. Automata Auction. Galerie De Chartres. +33(0)2.37.88.28.28. chartres@galeriedechartres.com 5 Houston, TX. Doll Day Christmas Party. Hinton Center. Bluebonnet Bebes of Houston Doll Club. Linda Sieck. 713-283-5900.
Merry Christmas from the Doll Museum
Calendar continued on page 70 “THE WORLD’S MOST FAMOUS ANTIQUE DOLL SHOWS”
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Theriault’s continued from page 21 You can see their superb and wonderfullypreserved coiffure, but what you can’t see are their imposing and rare large sizes. From the large collection of early paper mache dolls to be sold at the January event.
The extremely rare French Automaton “Charmeuse de Serpent” by Roullet et Decamps is said to be inspired by Parisian theatrical performance in the early 1900s. The piece was the pride and joy of the Decamps family who created it only under special commission. Originally designed to be displayed nude, that idea was squelched by the proper Madame Descamps. It was also the pride and joy of June Ellen Lane and it will be offered at the January auction.
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to the extremely rare French automaton “Charmeuse de Serpent” by Roullet & Decamps when it came up for auction. After all, the automaton maker needed to create a spectacular and dramatic presentation, but one that would still allow agile movement of the six elaborate animations that she performed. Or maybe she just loved it. At any rate, it stood center-stage in her home, just inside the entrance, and now will be center-stage at the January event. A conversation between Stuart Holbrook and June Ellen Lane before the auction of “Charmeuse de Serpent” says something about the robust character and will of this sweet lady. When June Ellen called to say she was interested in bidding on the piece, Stuart cautioned her that two very competitive and eager bidders, men collectors, from Europe were registered to bid for that very same item. Her comment? “Stuart, I will show those European men while a determined California woman can do when her mind is set.” And she did. June Ellen Lane’s stalwart and resilient character was clothed in a sharing and sensitive personality. It may have been her life story. A Chicago native, a child of the Depression era, she made her way to California just after World War II, and remained there for her lifetime. Yet she never forgot her roots. One of her last purchases was a complete set of “Women of History” dolls from an exhibition that had been commissioned for the 1939 Chicago World’s Fair which she attended as a child. It could be said that June Ellen Lane was the American dream; from humble origins to a beautiful home and life well-lived in her dream home at Lake Arrowhead, surrounded by the dolls that she loved, she embodied the American pioneer spirit. The collection of June Ellen Lane will be presented at auction on FridaySunday, January 7-9, 2011, at the Westin South Coast Plaza in Newport Beach, California. A special commemorative hardbound catalog has been prepared, titled “The Dolls in the House at the Top of the Hill”. The title was chosen from a story told by one of her doll collector friends, who stopped to ask directions to her house. The neighbor responded, “Oh, you’re looking for the lady who lives with the dolls in the house at the top of the hill”. June Ellen would be pleased to be remembered that way. The catalogued auction will take place on Friday evening, January 7, 2011, and continue on Saturday, January 8, 2011. In addition, another 300 dolls from the Lane collection will be sold in a Discovery Day auction on Sunday, January 9, 2011. For more details about the auction or to order your commemorative catalog visit www.theriaults. com or call 800-638-0422.
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5 Milwaukee, WI. Doll & Teddy Bear Show & Sale. Serb Hall. Orphans In The Attic. Marge Hansen. 920-563-0046. 5 Online Only. Auction of Antique & Vintage Dolls. MHarrisLive.com 11 Denver, PA. Cristol/Glickman Collection Auction. Morphy Auctions. 717-335-3435. 12 Sunnyvale, CA. Fine Estates & Antique Auction. D.G.W. Auctioneers & Appraisers. 408-245-1863.
January 2011
2 Live Gallery & Internet Barbie & Friends Auction. Evelyn Burkhalter Series. MHarrisLive.com 7-9 Newport Beach, CA. Premiere 2011 Auction Events. Westin South Coast Plaza. Theriault’s. 800-638-0422. 9 Anaheim, CA. Dolls & Jewelry & Bears Collectibles. Anaheim Plaza Hotel. National Doll Festival. 831-438-5349.
11 Glendale, CA. Doll Show. Glendale Civic Center. Verdugo Hills Doll Club. 310-391-2853. 14-15 Naples, FL. Doll Show & Sale. Moorings Presbyterian Church. 239-947-3394. 15-16 San Diego, CA. Doll & Teddy Bear Show. Al Bahr Shrine Center. Crossroads. Dorothy. 775-348-7713. 22 Chandler, AZ. Doll & Bear Show & Sale. Knights of Columbus. Dolls and Friends Doll Club. 480-839-4484. 23 Dedham, MA. Doll & Teddy Bear & Toy Show. Holiday Inn/Dedham. Drummer Boys Show. 978-535-4811. 23 Hauppauge, NY. Doll & Teddy Bear & Collectable Toy Show & Competition. Sheraton Long Island Hotel. Patchogue Doll Fanciers Club of Long Island. 631-543-3499. 23 Lisle/Naperville, IL. Doll & Teddy Bear Show. Wyndham Hotel. Karla Moreland. 815-356-6125. 29 Glendale, CA. Doll Show & Sale. Glendale Civic Auditorium. Maggie Phillips. 310-3912853.
February 2011
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VALLEJO, CA Vallejo Fairgrounds
February 5 2011 Saturday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
For information sendSASE (2 stamps) to: Nancy Jo Schreeder, 305 Robinson St., Martinez, CA 94553 Phone 925-229-4190 Fax 925-229-5369
Website: www.nancyjodollsales.com
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Karla Moreland Presents
Naperville Doll & Teddy Bear Show Antique • Vintage • Collectible
Sunday - January 23, 2011 WYNDHAM HOTEL
3000 Warrenville Road – Lisle/Naperville, IL Directly off I-88 – Go North on Naperville Rd. Turn Right on Warrenville Road
9 am – 3 pm
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FREE APPRAISALS Admission $5 12 & Under Free Contact Info: (815) 356-6125 kmorela@ais.net
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Sherman’s Antiques & Doll Hospital
155 E. Haines Blvd., Lake Alfred, FL 33850 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 863-956-4333 or 863-221-4035. Email: Jerry@Shermansantiques.net Website: www.shermansantiques.net Member of UFDC
The Doll Works
SONDRA KRUEGER ANTIQUES
Judith Armitstead (781) 334-5577 P.O. Box 195, Lynnfield, MA 01940
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Buying and Selling antique doll furniture, dollhouses, antique toy china, accessories.
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FRIZELLBURG ANTIQUE STORE A quality group shop specializing in dolls, toys and holidays. Visit our website today!
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Sharon & Ed KoLiBaBa Phone 623/266-2926 or cell 206/295-8585
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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
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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
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Laura Turner, proprietor, 1909 Old Taneytown Rd., Westminster, MD 21158. 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 410-848-0664 or 410-875-2850
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. 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 CERTIFIED DOLL APPRAISALS – Doll appraisals online at www.doll-appraisals.co www.doll-appraisals.com by Certified C.A.G.A. appraiser, for insurance, bankruptcy, divorce, casualty loss, or just to see what a doll is worth, its history, etc. I can also do appraisals by mail. Victoria Way, P. O. Box 501, Tehachapi, CA 93582. Phone 661-823-7828 or 661972-7728. Please visit my website at www.doll-apprisals. com or www.antiquedollappraisals.com Extensive Barbie Doll Collection, 1970’s to present in original boxes. Plus Madame Alexander “Cissy Dolls,” 1997. Call 732-872-1227 for information. 71
K*R 121 - The Spirit of the Season lights up this child's lovely face! Nineteen inches of childish wonder; this little darling has huge, ocean-blue sleep eyes, open mouth with wobble tongue, gorgeous human hair wig in long, lustrous banana curls, sweet blue and white dropped waist dress and antique shoes on original toddler body with slant hips and antique leather shoes. $1200
15" Portrait Jumeau - Meltingly beautiful, early 15" Portrait Jumeau in original Au Bon Marche box with haunting iceblue eyes generously shaded with lilac hues. Bebe has full lips deftly tinted and lined in warm apricot tones and set in pale creme bisque. This Mademoiselle is most proud of her perfectly hand pressed bisque head, original cork pate, intact coil spring attaching to her lovely signed eight ball jointed body with original patina and covered with silken frock and pinafore with delicate blue silk flowers. Antique stockings and shoes complete Bebe Jumeau's impressive and most appealing look. $14,950 F2G - Oh, Ma Petite Cherie! What a precious little cherub by the Gaultier firm. Early incised F.2.G. at back crown rim, she stands a mere 11 inches. This tiny princess has the most bewitching blue pw eyes. Her deftly painted face emulates the somber face of a child. Gorgeous antique dress, luscious mohair wig and tiny antique leather shoes make her a charming and delightful package! $6200
25" Simon Halbig 1488 Boy and His Steiff Dog - This adorable, hard to find original character child on composition body is simply enchanting! His deeply modeled face is so expressive and he communicates with just a glance of his sky blue sleep eyes. He comes with his perfectly scaled best friend; a Steiff Terrier with original leather collar and thick, tricolored mohair. Precious pair-$6300
Tiny 6.25" All Bisque - What a wonderful little treasure trove! This tiny, closed mouth, round faced darling all-bisque comes with her very own tinier 2" all original marked German baby doll in original crocheted dress and hat, her very own puppy, her own antique mommy-made wardrobe, original mohair wig, blue painted double strap heeled shoes. She is so precious with her wide blue glass eyes, lovely bisque and an adorable leather and brass trunk! What a prize! Possibly by Simon Halbig. $2400
P. Mengenreuth from the Legoland Museum - Anticipation is in the air! This charming 15" German doll by P. Mengenreuth is very hard to come by. She has the look of a child making the best discoveries under the tree. Chubby toddler body, open mouth with wobble tongue, blue glass sleep eyes, red mohair wig, factory original dress and shoes and marked 914. From the Legoland Museum. $995
Gorgeous ALL ORIGINAL 18" early unmarked Kestner w/ original wig, intact pate and fabulous orig. straight wrist body with low gloss patina & early straight wrists with cupped hands. This superb doll is reminiscent of a very early Kestner AT. She has the chubby neck at base of crown, thoughtful blue glass eyes, pale lusterous bisque, thick, original blonde mohair wig, full lips w/ soft coral tones. A true treasure & finest example of the Kestner artistry. $3200
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VICTORIAN RETREAT ANTIQUE DOLLS! Call Lynne Shoblom 928-445-5908 www.victorianretreat.rubylane.com
French Fashion from the Atha Kahler Estate - Gather up the fine accessories and start arranging the cabinet for this sublimely beautiful French Fashion in completely original golden walking suit, fabulous boots and original wig and straw flower clad sun hat. Expert painting of delicate features. Ca 18701875. 18" and amazing from top to toe! Truly a mademoiselle of significant bearing. $2995
Be still my heart! The Marquis and his Lady~ French mignonettes in original hand painted box fresh from Paris! Gorgeous! The Marquis is a 5" tall French all bisque mignonette, he is in his original silk clothes which have never been off, big brown glass eyes, closed mouth, swivel neck and peg jointed at arms and legs. His sweet lady is 4 1/2" all bisque, swivel neck, peg jointed at her shoulders and hips, all original silk clothes. The silk lined box is amazing with a beautiful hand painted scene on the lid of the Marquis and his Lady! A one of a kind presentation! $2995
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Valerie Fogel
North Bend, WA. 98045 Tel: 425.765.4010 • Fax: 425.292.0185 (call 1st)
Meet us in person at the Gaithersburg, MD Fairgrounds December 4th and 5th for the Eastern National Doll and Toy Show!
Spellbinding beauty just in time for the Holidays! Mademoiselle E6J will tamper with the strings to your heart. This ravishing beauty is 15" on signed Jumeau body with straight wrists, cork pate, antique mohair wig, enormous blue p.w. eyes darkly lined. Dressed in two piece lost velvet to match the blue of her gaze. Invisible, tiny manufacturing err brings this doll to the Magic of the Season for the amazing price of only $6800! She'll be gone in the wink of an eye!!
If you have been looking for the perfect gift, for yourself or that special collector, the search ends with this spectacular early short faced Schmitt! Spirals of icicle blue in lovely enamel eyes, hues borrowed from warm, ripened apricots for her rounded cheeks, roses at the height of bloom to grace delicate lips, and gentle shadings of dusk to shadow her lids. Such a marvel is this 18" beauty, garbed in a luxe period antique brocaded silk and lace frock with matching bonnet. Twice marked with shield on head and body, she is a precious gem from more than a century past. Her lovely pale bisque has been well guarded and she awaits her next custodian patiently. $16,800
Gebruder Heubach 5636 - Laugh and the World Laughs with you! This brilliant, 16" character child from Gebruder Heubach, w/ sunburst mark & incised 5636, is ready to dazzle your collection with her spunk! Ca. 1910, she warms your heart & seizes your imagination! Lovely antique straw bonnet, blonde wig, ivory lawn dress & antique shoes. Original toddler body, lovely blue glass sl. eyes and precious open mouth showing two lower teeth. Was that her laughing just now? $2395 Hilda by Kestner - Breathtaking little 14" child with first out of mold bisque, vibrant expression, in factory original baby blue and ecru felted cotton dropped waist ensemble softened by gingerbread cut collar with matching beret. Never removed plaster pate covered with original kid wig under long antique blonde mohair. Original slant hip toddler body and clean as a whistle! Simply adorable and ready for her place under the tree! $2995
12" French Fashion Walker This is a charming Poupee in regal golden brocade satin dress with matching coral necklace and earrings, original upswept braided h.h. coiffure, huge drippy blue glass pw eyes set in pale luster bisque. She is very rare to find and has pewter legs with roller beneath her bustle. Call for additional details! $2100
Marked 161 O/M Kestner - How rare to find a 19" Kestner Doll with her plaster pate intact and this pate has a litho sticker from a doll shop from fifty or more years past under her beautiful human hair wig. Original Kestner body with all fingers and toes intact, dressed in polished cotton Mariner Type costume and antique shoes, this harder to find doll is a heartwarming! $1295 Lovely Ceramic Borzoi Dog in Repose - Perfect companion to your French Fashion, this elegant black and white Borzoi antique ceramic dog in high gloss, glaze finish, adds grace and beauty to your vignette or cabinet. Unmarked. Approx. 3"x4.5" $225
The hypnotic gaze of this stunning 15" mademoiselle is hard to turn away from. She is blessed with enormous, dazzling spiral threaded blue eyes set in lovely pale bisque and delicate adornment of blush and coral tones to beautifully shaped, outlined lips. Possibly by the Jumeau Firm, she boasts a lovely swivel neck, bisque shoulder plate, graceful bisque hands and feet on a reinforced Gesland body with armature and very poseable. HO HO HO! $4700
What a Christmas Cupcake! Adorable and hard to find 15" E.D. made by Douillet for Jumeau during 1892-1899. How can anyone resist that face with those beautiful blue paperweight eyes, closed mouth and creamy bisque? She is on a fully jointed Jumeau body with it's original finish. This French Bebe will captured your heart with her sweet look, beautiful silk outfit and long mohair wig with extensions. Love at first sight! $4195
Call Lynne Shoblom 928-445-5908
All Original Au Nain Bleu all bisque Christmas Delight! This beautiful 6" all bisque darling has a breathtaking face, closed mouth, swivel neck, peg jointed at the shoulders and hips, 5 strap black heeled shoes and the most incredible labeled Au Nain Bleu outfit you will ever see. This fabulous outfit has never been removed from this darling doll. She has her original blond mohair wig, cork pate and blue glass set eyes. To top this little package off, she is in her original factory box! The Perfect Christmas Present! $3295
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24” All original DEP Jumeau Bebe, made by Simon & Halbig for the French market, this doll has large blue paperweight yes and a closed mouth on a chunky French body with straight wrists. $3200.
BECKY & ANDY OURANT’S
VILLAGE DOLL & TOY SHOP
LARGE SELECTION OF ANTIQUE FRENCH, GERMAN, AND RETIRED R JOHN WRIGHT DOLLS
Open Sunday 9AM - 4PM or by appointment Visa/Mastercard
11” Eden Bebe, blue almond shaped eyes, smiling open mouth, fully jointed French composition body, wearing a vintage outfit. $2000.
8 N.Village Circle P.O. Box 705 Adamstown, PA. 19501 (717) 484-1200 ourant@ptd.net