The Stein am Rhein Doll Museum Collection

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Erika Steiner, founder of the Stein am Rhein Doll Museum.


Introduction The Stein am Rhein Doll Museum of Switzerland Nearly fifteen years ago, in the small Swiss village of Stein am Rhein, Frau Erika Steiner turned out the lights, closed and bolted the doors, and locked the window shutters of her beloved doll museum that had stood for years on a small cobblestone pedestrian street in this quaint locale. She would never open again. Founded in 1984, the Museum had been a doll lover’s landmark, not only in its own village, but throughout the world. It had been featured in many magazine articles including the prestigious Cieslik’s Puppenmagazin, and visitors from France, the

Scandinavian countries, the United States and Japan, had thronged to it. Housed in a 400 year old building, the Museum achieved the feel of a real home, inhabited by hundreds of tranquil, yet lively, small folk. Erika Steiner scoured Europe for rare treasures to add to the Museum, choosing always the perfect “specimen” that would both meet her exacting standards and also fit into the scheme of the showcases. Her treasures ranged from the most sought after Albert Marque doll to little porcelain bathing beauties, and her dolls were surely warmed by the wonderful collection of toy stoves, entertained by theatres and toy stores, and, secretly at night one


supposes, delighted in midnight rides on wonderful coaches or even the real carousel horse that centered the collection. Although the Museum opened in 1984, Frau Steiner’s collection had begun many years earlier. She related, “I was always a good Sunday child”, noting that she loved simple pleasures of painting and drawing. Although fashion design was her desired occupation, the war years foiled her plans, for it was impossible to travel to Paris to study. Switzerland, she said, “was an island surrounded by war”. It was this penchant for fashion that later led to an interest in fashion dolls, and then, soon thereafter, all types of dolls and the clothes they wore. Thus, unsurprisingly, collectors in visiting the Museum, were always rapt in attention, not only to the dolls, but also to their costumes and accessories.

The Museum held its place of honor for fifteen years, but finally Frau Steiner was forced to realize that her ailing health could not allow her to continue. It was, after all, a one-woman endeavor, and she felt that without her daily oversight, the vision would fade. And so, her mind made up, she simply closed and bolted the doors. For the next fifteen years, mystery surrounded this museum, for when Frau Steiner took down her signs she also vanished from the doll world. For years people talked about it, wondered what happened, speculated that the dolls were now in storage, or had been sold intact to one collector in a faraway part of the world. There was even an old web site that documented all of the known Albert Marque dolls across the world and cited “the lost #27 that


was part of the Stein am Rhein Puppenmuseum of past” and asked collectors to “please help us find out whatever happened to this doll and to the museum.” Tales ran amok. But, in fact, the dolls had quietly sat there, tended each week, year after year, by a neighboring caretaker and family members, and visited only by Frau Steiner herself, who, in truth, could not bear to part with her museum although she was no longer able to welcome others. In time, the tales stopped and memories faded. Then, one day, several years ago, the Steiner family contacted Theriault’s and told them that, in fact, the dolls still sat in the

very same location and had not been touched in all this time. Everything was as it was when the doors closed. They were just starting to consider the possibility that the dolls should be auctioned. At the time, Frau Steiner was alive but having difficulty checking on the museum each week. However, knowing that the dolls were there was enough for her and everyone decided to let it be for now so that she could still enjoy the thought that her beloved museum still stood as it was. Stuart Holbrook recalls that first meeting, “I will never forget the doors opening the first time I visited. Large wood gates creaked and squealed on that foggy and damp March afternoon. I peered into the darkened room as the family found the light switch. The first thing I saw was a sign publishing the entrance fee, proving just how long the museum


had been closed. It gave the amount in Swiss Francs - but next to it also offered the alternative of “5 Deutsch Marks.” I could barely recall what a Deutsch mark even looked liked.” “Though I had heard whispers over the years of the fabulous dolls that Frau Steiner had collected, the reality was even better. Two floors were completely full of classic and splendidly rare French and German dolls and unusual accessories and playthings. The museum stood as a time capsule of perfection…one of the best I had ever seen in Europe. This was a perfectly assembled cross-section of everything collectors have come to love today in the world of fine and rare antique dolls.” And there at the entrance stood the all-original A. Marque doll, the so-called “lost #27”, its costume bearing the desirable MargaineLacroix label.

Holbrook continued, “After a few moments the cases were lit and the bounty was further unveiled to me, the first outsider in years to witness what was here. Bébés by Thuillier, Halopeau, Bru, Jumeau, Steiner, Schmitt, Petit et Dumoutier, and others. Poupées large and small, automatons and rare German characters…an endless vault that stood exactly as it had on that day 15 years when the museum closed.” Now the moment has arrived. After Frau Steiner’s passing last year, her family determined that the museum must go back into the hands of collectors. As she was a keeper of the dolls, so others could now take her place in the parade of history. x


Session I

Saturday, March 29th, 2014 Preview 9AM • Auction 11AM

1. Lovely French Bisque Brown-Eyed Bébé by Gaultier with Early Block Letter Markings 14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump cheeks, almond-shaped brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows with feathered details, accented eye corners and nostrils, outlined closed mouth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, wearing lovely coral satin antique dress with lace trim, bonnet, undergarments, socks, leather shoes, and bone-handled coral satin parasol. Condition: generally excellent, original body finish. Marks: F. 6 G. (block letters). Comments: Gaultier, circa 1880, early model bébé from the illustrious firm. Value Points: very beautiful bébé whose delicate pale complexion nicely contrasts her plump dimpled chin and cheeks and rich brown eyes. $3800/5200

2. French Miniature Salon Dog 8” (20 cm.) The paper mache dog with shaved muzzle and lower legs has carved open mouth with tongue, painted teeth, leather ears, amber glass eyes, and is lavishly covered with white fur. Generally excellent. French, circa 1890. $300/500

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3. French Bisque Musical Automaton “Bébé Tricoteur” by Roullet et Decamps 16” (41 cm.) seated. Seated upon a gilded wooden arm chair is a bisque-head doll with brown glass paperweight inset eyes, richlypainted lashes and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, carton torso and lower arms and legs, wire upper arms and legs, original silk and lace costume; the scene posed upon a red velvet covered base. When wound, music plays, her head moves up and down as though watching herself knitting, and her hands flit realistically in knitting fashion. Condition: generally excellent, mechanism and movement function well. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau 5 (and artist checkmarks on head). Comments: Roullet et Decamps, circa 1890, the automaton appeared in the original company catalog as #256 named “Bébé Tricoteur”. Value Points: the charming vignette is wonderfully preserved, depicting a captivating homey scene. $5500/7500

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4. Fine French Bisque Poupée with Articulated Wooden Body Attributed to Pierre-Francois Jumeau 17” (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, brilliant cobalt blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, ears pierced into head, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, stretched kid over wooden fully-jointed body with dowel jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, carved wooden lower legs, bisque forearms and hands. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: attributed to PierreFrancois Jumeau, circa 1870. Value Points: beautiful face accentuated by brilliant eyes, finest bisque and painting, very sturdy and rare kid-over-wooden body with well-sculpted bisque hands. $3500/5500

5. Rare French Bisque Poupée with Distinctive Wooden Body and Dehors Articulation 17” (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, Dehors neck articulation allowing the head to tilt forward, back, and sideways as well as swivel, blue glass enamel eyes with darker blue outer rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, rose blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, ears pierced into head, stretched kid-over-wooden body having distinctive “baggy” kid thighs over dowel jointing at hips and knees, bisque forearms and hands. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: the model was sold at the Paris doll boutique of Terrene, among others, presumably based upon the depose model of Marie Cruchet, circa 1870. Value Points: rare model whose body is wonderfully-preserved, includes antique velvet and silk robe and hat. $4000/5500

6. French Gilded Wooden Salon Chair 11” (28 cm.) Of carved wood with fancily-turned spindles and having original rich gold leaf finish, the chair has original silk upholstered seat whose deep tufting is held by matching silk covered buttons, with braid edging. Excellent condition. French, circa 1875. $400/600

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7. Splendid French Bisque Portrait Poupée by PierreFrancois Jumeau in Exhibition Size 32” (81 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, almond-shaped blue enamel glass inset eyes with spiral threading and darker blue outer rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve-blushed eye shadow, feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and accented lips, separately-modeled pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, original kid gussetjointed poupée body with stitched and separated fingers and toes. Condition: generally excellent, body sturdy and firm albeit few small kid repairs. Marks: (number low on neck socket, appearing as 10 or 12). Comments: Pierre-Francois Jumeau, circa 1875, the grand size of the poupée indicates its creation as an Exhibition model. Value Points: extraordinary beauty of the desirable model with finest quality of delicatelycomplexioned bisque and painting, lending a beguiling gentle expression, wearing luxury antique velvet costume with rich embroidery and beading, undergarments, shoes, and with 18k gold watch. $10,000/15,000

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8. Beautiful French Bisque Bébé E.J. with Fine Antique Costume 19” (48 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue/grey glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, lushly-painted lashes, brush-stroked and multi-feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 8 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1888. Value Points: beautiful bébé with creamy complexion and finest painting of features, original body and body finish, original wig, earrings, with original Bébé Samaritaine chemise under antique pale rose dotted tulle dress, matching bonnet, undergarments, socks, and early leather shoes with brown silk bows. $4500/6500

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9. Gorgeous French Bisque Bébé E.J. by Jumeau with Splendid Eyes in Original Dress 16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, very deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, mauve-blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked brows, shaded nostrils, accented eye corners, closed mouth with shaded and accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose E.7 J. (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1884. Value Points: gorgeous doll with dramatic eyes and eye painting, original body and body finish, original wig, wearing original aqua silk faille dress (some fraility to silk) with lace yoke, aqua satin bonnet, undergarments, early leather shoes with silk rosettes. $5500/7500

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10. Fine Early Folding Fan with Hand-Painted Details 10� (25 cm.) The 14-blade fan has ivory silk cover that is decorated with a hand-painted crown and scrolled initials, the frame blades decorated with fretwork and richly painted and appliqued gilt and silver designs. Excellent condition. Mid-19th century. $200/400

11. Mid-19th Century Folding Double-Sided Fan with Ormolu Mirror 10� (25 cm.) The fourteen-blade fan with carved fretwork bone blades that are decorated with hand-painted flowers and scrolls and with a small oval ormolu-framed mirror at the outer blade has two exuberant early engraved scenes, one with ten people enjoying nature scenes, the other with three young ladies being entertained by an organ grinder lad and monkey. Excellent condition, few small tears in paper. Mid-19th century. $300/600

12. Mid-19th Century Folding Fan with Gilt Paillettes 7� (18 cm.) The sixteen-blade fan of faux-tortoise with rich filigree fretwork that is decorated with painted gilt details has a silk cover with inset medallion scene, border of silk mesh, and appliqued gilt paillettes in rich borders. Very good condition. Mid19th century. $300/500

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13. Large All-Bisque Mignonette as Young Marquis, for the French Market 8” (20 cm.) Solid domed bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, brilliant cobalt blue glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs with painted white stockings and black two-strap shoes with little heels and modeled bows, wearing antique brown silk costume of young Marquis. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Simon and Halbig for the French market, circa 1882. Value Points: rare early model in large size with dramatic eyes, fine quality of bisque and painting. $1100/1500

14. Rare German Bisque Lady Doll Attributed to Simon and Halbig in Royal Costume 14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head with slender heart-shaped facial modeling, small blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden very slender lady body in the so-called flapper style. Condition: generally excellent, early retouch of thumbs. Comments: attributed to Simon and Halbig, their 1469 model, circa 1910. Value Points: very beautiful face with gentle expression and of finest quality, rare original body, wonderful antique costume of ivory silk with heavily-crusted beading, extended train, matching ivory silk shoes, and with silver and “diamond” crown. $2200/2800

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15. Grand French Bisque Poupée by Gaultier with Brown Paperweight Eyes 33” (84 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, very plump cheeks and chin, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, rose blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked and multi-feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid gusset-jointed body, stitched and separated fingers and toes. Condition: generally excellent, original body especially sturdy. Marks: 12 (head and shoulders). Comments: Gaultier, circa 1875. Value Points: grand exhibition-size poupée has beautiful creamy bisque that accentuates the dark brown eyes and rich eye decoration, wearing beautiful brown striped silk antique gown with black lace trim, undergarments, early leather shoes, and silk and lace parasol with faux-tortoise handle. $7500/9500

16. Beautiful French Bisque Poupée by Gaultier in Wedding Bride Ensemble 29” (74 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted dark lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid gusset-jointed body with stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 10 (head and shoulders) F.G. (shoulders). Comments: Gaultier, circa 1875. Value Points: lovely bisque and painting, splendid deep blue eyes, very study original body, and wearing fine antique ivory silk wedding ensemble with wax orange blossom clusters on bodice and lace-veiled coronet, undergarments, kid cream shoes, and lace bridal purse. $5500/7500

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17. Outstanding and Exceptionally Rare French Bisque Art-Character Doll by Albert Marque with Original Signed Costume 22” (56 cm.) Bisque socket head whose highly-artistic sculpting is achieved by a unique four-part mold used only for this doll, elongated slender throat accentuating the plump lower cheeks, pronounced definition of facial planes especially temple, cheeks and chin line, elongated sloped nose with softly-rounded tip, amber brown glass paperweight eyes with spiral threading, thick dark eyeliner, painted dark curly lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with petulantly-shaped outlined lips, distinctively-modeled pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, original uniquely modeled body with elongated tapered-shape torso, wide hips, undefined waist, composition upper arms, bisque lower arms with bisque attached-ball-joints at the elbows, separately sculpted fingers, wide upper thighs, elongated lower legs with shapely calves, elongated narrow feet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: A. Marque (incised signature) 27 (inscribed number on head) (partial pencil label on foot, see photo) MargaineLacroix 19 Boulevard Haussman Paris (cloth label in costume). Comments: France, circa 1916, designed by noted Parisian sculptor Albert Marque. During the early 20th century a deliberate and highly-motivated movement was afoot in France to re-invigorate the French doll industry, the movement involving sculptors, porcelain firms, fashion designers and virtually the entire art community. Toward that end, important artists, most notably Albert Marque, but also including Poulbot, Van Rozen, and others were commissioned to design a new type of doll, one that reflected the actual expressions and moods of childhood, rather than the idealized bébés of the late 19th century. Even the bodies were uniquely designed for the dolls, rather than using stock models; in the case of the Albert Marque doll, the body was sculpted by his fellow artist, Aristodeme Botta, who aimed to create a child’s body for a doll that “combined the strength and grace typical of that age”. The artistic doll of Albert Marque was first presented at an exclusive exhibition at the fashion boutique of Parisian art patron, Margaine-Lacroix. It is believed that only 100 models of the Marque doll were created, most inscribed with their particular number in the series, this being #27. Value Points: exceptionally fine example of the very rare and most sought doll, having superior sculpting and painting of complexion and features, original perfect body, and wearing original couturier-sewn costume bearing the original cloth label of Margaine-Lacroix where the doll was first presented. The doll was considered the keynote piece of the Stein am Rhein Museum, where it resided for nearly half a century. $175,000/225,000

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18. Outstanding Grand French Bisque Bébé by Jules Steiner in Elaborate Scottish Costume 33” (84 cm.) Bisque socket head, dark blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded lips, pierced ears, brunette hand-tied human hair wig, Steiner composition fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Figure A No. 7 Steiner Bte SGDG Paris (small incised letters at crown rim) Le Petit Parisien Bébé Steiner (torso). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1885. Value Points: early example of the Figure A model in rare large size with finest quality of bisque, original signed body and body finish, wonderful antique Scottish costume. $7500/9500

19. Exceptionally Rare French Bisque Soldier by Jules Steiner in Original Costume 11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head with distinctive modeling, heart-shaped face and sloped nose, dark blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, dark painted curly lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, thickly-painted brows with feathered detailing and decorative glaze, accented

composition fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: J. Steiner

nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center line between the well-defined lips,

Paris (head, incised) (Steiner paper label of doll with flag). Comments: Jules Steiner,

brunette mohair wig, Steiner composition fully-jointed body. Condition: generally

circa 1890, the extremely rare model is a companion to #19 from a unique series

excellent. Marks: J. Steiner Paris (head, incised) (Steiner paper label of doll with

commissioned from Steiner; not only its sculpting but also its painting is distinctive

flag). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1890, the model appears to be especially

to this series only. Value Points: the great rarity of the doll further enhances the

commissioned; only four other models are known (two are shown in The Dolls of Jules

artistry of the production; the doll wears original French military costume and hat.

Steiner by Dorothy McGonagle described as an “extraordinary piece of sculpture”, and

$11,000/15,000

two others were in the famed collection of Dina Vierney of Paris). Value Points: the great rarity of the doll is superseded by its extraordinary sculpting and quality of bisque and painting; the doll wears original French military costume and hat. $11,000/15,000

20. A Companion Model of French Bisque Soldier by Jules Steiner

21. Early 19th Century Miniature Caleche with Brass Lanterns and Ornamentation 20” (51 cm.) wheel base. 16” h. Of pressed metal construction with cast metal spoked wheels, and having leather covered roof, seats and front panel, the caleche has a brass

11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head with distinctive modeling, heart-shaped face and

foot rail, brass frame and hinges on hood, and ornate brass and glass lanterns, and

sloped nose, brown glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, dark painted curly lashes, thickly-

is painted original black with red stenciling. Very good to excellent condition, the

painted brows with feathered detailing, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed

caleche appears to be a unique craftsman model, probably French, mid-19th century.

mouth with center line between the well-defined lips, brunette mohair wig, Steiner

$1500/2500

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22. Fine German Porcelain Gentleman Doll with Original Body and Costume 20� (51 cm.) Porcelain shoulder head with sculpted short hair waved forward to the face in casual manner and accented with feathering around the forehead, painted blue eyes in deep set sockets, black and red upper eyeliner, painted lashes, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, original commercial muslin stitch-jointed body with bisque lower arms and legs, painted white stockings with

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blue ties and black ankle boots. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1865. Value Points: rare model with expressive features and well-detailed hair, original body, wearing original finelytailored costume. $1400/1800

23. Wonderful Rare French Model of Langedoc Steam Coach 38” (97 cm.) l. 23”h. Constructed of light wood with original painted finish, the elaborate coach, designed to copy the early steam coach that ran from Toulouse to Bordeaux to Marseille in France

24. (hence, the Langedoc name appears on the doors and front medallion of the coach) has seats atop, 3 closed private compartments, a covered driver’s seat with steering wheel and headlight, and an open high seat at the back. The invention of the steam engine coach in the early 19th century preceded the steam engine train, and important coaches were made in both England and France. The Langedoc line was one of the most important early systems. This model, probably late 19th or early 20th century, was designed as an architectural copy of the seat coach only. Excellent condition. $2500/3500

24. Very Rare French Bisque Gentleman Poupée with Sculpted Hair Attributed to Gaultier 20” (51 cm.) Bisque shoulder head with plumply-modeled cheeks and chin, black sculpted hair in very well defined short curls, and having feathered details around the forehead, painted blue upper glancing eyes in well-defined eye sockets, dark eyeliner, painted all-around lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, fully-sculpted ears, hand-stitched pink kid poupée body with shapely unjointed limbs, stitched and separated fingers, antique black velvet suit, undergarments, shorts, socks, shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: attributed to Gaultier who presented a small series of the painted eye poupée with all-around painted lashes, circa 1860. Value Points: rare model with superlative sculpting and painting, compelling presence. $3000/4500

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25. Pair, French Porcelain de Paris Urns

26. German Wooden Pedestal Sewing Table

5� (13 cm.) The pair of double-handled porcelain urns have painted landscape nature

10� (25 cm.) Of finely-grained chestnut wood, the pedestal-based sewing stand has

scenes on each side (four different scenes) including castles and cottages. Excellent

two drawers with fitted niches, and original soft metal silver pulls and trim. Excellent

condition. French, circa 1850. $200/400

condition. Germany, circa 1890. $200/400


27. Original French Miniature Dachshund with Leather Muzzle 8” (20 cm.) The firm-bodied dachshund with brown hide cover has glass eyes, extended fur and original leather muzzle and collar of fine Hermes-like quality. Excellent condition, one ankle reglued. French, circa 1885. $800/1200

28. Compelling French Bisque Bébé A.T. by Thuillier with Gorgeous Eyes 16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, very deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined pale lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, lovely antique silk dress with lace trim, lace ruffled bonnet, undergarments, stockings, leather boots with silk rosettes impressed L.I. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: A. 6 T. Comments: Andre Thuillier, circa 1882. Value Points: very beautiful model with finest bisque and painting, her exceedingly deep paperweight eyes lending drama to the gentle expression, with original body and body finish. $25,000/35,000

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and feet with painted blue heeled shoes and stockings. Condition:

29. Two German Bisque Miniature Dolls as Wedding Couple in Basket

Comments: Jules Verlingue, circa 1920, it is uncertain if Lutin refers

7” (17 cm.) Each has bisque socket head, glass sleep eyes, painted facial features, open mouth,

to the name of the doll artist or a name given to the doll model. Value

tiny porcelain teeth, brunette mohair wig, five-piece paper mache body, painted shoes and socks.

Points: with pretty heart-shaped face and original body, the doll has

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S&C 0 (girl) K*R S&H 17 (boy). Comments: Germany, circa

antique lace wedding dress of the 1920 era, with wide-brimmed hat and

1900. Value Points: the pair are costumed as bride and groom in lavish silks and laces, she with long

with wax orange blossom corsage and handkerchief. $400/600

embroidered tulle veil and with orange blossom coronet and bouquet, the pair presented in antique woven springtime basket. $800/1100

30. French Bisque Lady Doll as Flapper-Era Bride by Jules Verlingue

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generally excellent. Marks: Lutin J.V. (and anchor mark) France.

31. Viennese Bronze Miniature Clock with 18th-Century Genre Enamel Scenes 4 ½” (11 cm.) The heavy bronze mantel clock with rich gold leaf finish

11” (28 cm.) Bisque shoulder head with slender elongated throat, brown glass inset eyes, painted

has elaborate scrolling, and with hand-painted enamel scenes on front

features, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, padded slender body, bisque forearms, metal lower legs

and sides depicting romantic couples in the 18th-century style, with


fine porcelain clock under beveled glass cover, and with attached winding key at the back. The back panel has small incised markings “V13802”. Excellent condition. Vienna, late 19th century, an opulent miniature work. $800/1200

32. Very Beautiful French Bisque Poupée, Size 9, by Gaultier 28” (71 cm.) Pale bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, pale blue glass enamel inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, widely arched feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined full lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French kid gusset-jointed poupée body with shapely torso, stitched and separated fingers, beautiful pale rose antique gown with lace trim, undergarments, leather shoes, beaded purse. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 9. Comments: Gaultier, circa 1870. Value Points: the very pale bisque with subtle cheek and eyelid blush and especially beautiful lips, is enhanced further by original fine wig, very sturdy original body. $4500/6500

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33. Rare and Delightful French Automaton “The Elephant Rides” by Roullet et Decamps

closed mouths, painted features, block torsos with wooden limbs, wearing original

15” (38 cm.) excluding trunk. 15”h. including dolls. The paper mache elephant with

realistically, while periodically he lifts his trunk high into the air and then lowers

hide cover has amber glass eyes, hinged legs, wooden tusks, accordion-styled trunk,

it. Condition: generally excellent, mechanism functions well. Comments: Roullet

original burgundy velvet blankets, viewing seats and elephant cap decorated with

et Decamps, circa 1890, the model appeared in an early catalog of the firm as #56,

gold braid and metallic fringe. A metal-framed double-sided seat is attached to the

identified as “Elephant acclimatation”, referencing the famous Parisian zoological park

back of the elephant, upon which are seated four bisque head dolls with glass eyes,

“Jardin d’Acclimation” whose elephants and elephant rides were popular attractions

silk costumes. When wound, the elephant lumbers forward, his four legs moving

during the latter 1800s. Value Points: rare automaton with delightful theme and wonderful actions is wonderfully-preserved. $5000/9000

34. French Bisque Automaton “Bébé Russe” by Leopold Lambert 20” (51 cm.) Standing upon a velvet-covered wooden base is a bisque-head doll with brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, lushly-painted lashes, brushstroked brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, bisque shoulder plate and lower arms, carton torso and legs. When wound, the doll turns her head from side to side, then nods, while alternately lifting her right arm to pour tea, and then extending her left arm to offer tea; music plays. Condition: generally excellent, restoration to right arm, mechanism and music function well. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau 4 (doll) L.B., (key). La Czarina 906 (pencil inscription on paper tune label). Comments: Leopold Lambert, circa 1893, the Russian-themed automaton was created in homage to the illustrious 1892 Parisian visit of the Russian Tsar Alexander III; the automaton appropriately wears a traditional Russian silk costume of elegant silks and velvet, including headdress, and the musical tune is La Czarina composed by Russian Louis Ganne in 1893. Value Points: historically reflective automaton is beautifully-preserved and with charming movements and music. $5500/7500

35. Very Beautiful French Bisque Bébé by Leon Casimir Bru 24” (61 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, defined teeth, pierced ears, extended-length

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blonde mohair wig over cork pate, gusset-jointed plump kid bébé body, bisque lower arms and hands, lovely silk and velvet costume. Condition: generally excellent, body very firm and sturdy. Marks: Bru Jne 8 (head, with incised circle/dot symbol) Bru Jne No.8 (shoulders). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, an early model bébé from the venerable firm, circa 1882. Value Points: rare exhibition size and of finest quality bisque and painting, highly-defined sculpting especially around the eyes, mouth and chin, sturdy original body, perfect hands. $17,000/23,000

36. An All-Original French Bisque Polichinelle with Gaultier Head 18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, blonde mohair wig, excelsior formed body with traditional humps and having sewn-on silk Polichinelle costume in rose and ivory satin, with lace trim, and gold paper trim, with matching shoes on wooden feet and matching hat. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1885, with bisque head by Gaultier. Value Points: fine all-original costume of the classic French figure, with especially fine quality of bisque head. $2200/2800

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37. Beautiful French Bisque Bébé Bru Jne by Leon Casimir Bru 20” (51 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate with modeled bosom and shoulder blades, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes of great depth, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette hand-tied human hair wig over cork pate, slender kid bébé body with kid-over-hinge jointed hips, wooden lower legs, bisque lower arms and hands. Condition: generally excellent, reglue at left wrist, body especially sturdy and fresh. Marks: Bru Jne 9 (head and shoulders). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1886. Value Points: very beautiful quality of bisque enhances the dramatic large eyes, original sturdy body, lovely antique silk costume, undergarments, leather shoes and woven red bonnet with silk ribbons. $17,000/21,000

38. German Miniature Birds in Gilded Cage with Hidden Clock 5” (13 cm.) A gilded ormolu bird cage with ebonized wooden base and ball feet, has a miniature bird on a perch, and another bird posed nearby; the cage floor has an inlay mosaic floral border which centers a porcelain clock face with glass bevel. The cage is marked Made in Germany and DRGM on the underside which also has attached key and adjustment knobs. Excellent condition structurally, needs adjustment. Germany, early 20th century. $300/500

39. French Bisque Bébé by Jules Steiner with Trunk and Trousseau and Rare Signed Shoes 17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented eye corners,

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shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over

antique costume with mohair plush cap and muff and leather shoes impressed “9 Bébé

cork pate, French composition fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent.

Le Parisien”. Included is antique French domed trunk with three additional silk or

Marks: J. Steiner Bte SGDG Paris A 9 (incised on head) “Le Parisien” (red stamp on

velvet dresses with bonnets, and three additional cotton dresses, and undergarments.

head). Bébé “Le Parisien” Medaille d’Or Paris (torso). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa

$4500/6500

1888. Value Points: pretty bébé has original signed body with original finish, wearing

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40. Early Model French Bisque Bébé by Gaultier 18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump cheeks, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with tiny stuck-out tongue tip, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, composition and wooden fully-jointed body, lovely vintage bronze green satin dress, undergarments, kidskin boots, ruffled lace bonnet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F. 7 G. (block letters). Comments: Gaultier, circa 1882. Value Points: early model bébé from the illustrious firm has very fine sculpting and bisque, original body and body finish. $3000/4000

41. Rare and Delightful French Mechanical Three-Wheel Tin Carriage 7 ½” (19 cm.) l. Pressed tinplate carriage with textured finish to simulate wicker has painted gold finish with green edging, and decoupage colorful flowers on each side, with two large spoked wheels at the back and a small centered wheel at the front, and with attached hood. A bisque head with blue glass eyes, painted features, closed mouth, brunette mohair wig, and antique costume which covers the upper torso and jointed tin arms which are attached to the hidden mechanism below. When the carriage is pulled along, the doll waves its arms up and down as though delighted. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1880. Value Points: very rare toy has beautifully-preserved finish enhancing the charming action. $1500/2000

42. Grand French Bisque Bébé by Schmitt et Fils with Splendid Eyes 33” (84 cm.) Bisque socket head with elongated face having very full lower cheeks, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes of great depth, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette hand-tied human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, wearing fine antique costume comprising aqua silk dress with fitted jacket, undergarments, stockings, shoes, wide-brimmed bonnet, and carrying woven egg-shaped basket with green silk bows and a carved wooden-handled green silk parasol. Condition: bisque excellent, French body is correctly sized and of the same era and style albeit not original. Marks: Sch (in shield) 8. Comments: Schmitt et Fils, circa 1885. Value Points: striking beauty of the bébé, her rare size allowing outstanding definition of the sculpted model, and enhanced by finest bisque and painting, and splendid deep eyes. $14,000/18,000

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45. Important Pair of French Bisque Character Dolls Designed by Sculptor Poulbot 14” (36 cm.) Each has bisque socket head with defined cheek bones, hollowed eyes, greenish/ brown inset glass eyes, eyeliner with blushed umber eye shadow,

43. French Turquoise Enameled Cast Iron Stove by Godin et Cie

accented nostrils, closed mouth

13” (33 cm.) h. x 13”l. x 7”d (excluding chimney). Of cast metal with turquoise

with pert lips having extended

enameled cover having beaded edging on front and both sides, original chimney,

center line, auburn mohair wig,

two burners with fitted plates, opening oven doors, and a built-in water heater with

five-piece composition body.

faucet, brass-plated metal pulls. The stove is labeled Godin and Guise. Excellent

Condition: generally excellent.

condition. French, late 19th century. Located in Guise, France, Godin & Cie was one

Marks: SFBJ 239 Paris Poulbot

of the largest maker’s of kitchen and parlor stoves throughout the 19th century; the

(incised on head, the name

miniature doll-sized stoves such as this were made as salesman’s samples with elaborate

Poulbot and incised signature).

authentic detailing of the people-sized versions. $800/1200

Comments: SFBJ, the dolls appeared in the Paris department store Etrennes catalogs

44. French Brown Enameled Cast Iron Stove by Godin et Cie

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tinted brows, tiny nose with

of that year with the names Nenette and Rintintin, from the original drawings by Francisque Poulbot, celebrated Parisian sculptor and illustrator, the dolls depicting

10” (25 cm.) h. x 13”l. x 7”d (excluding chimney). Of cast metal with brown

the young urchins of Montmartre left homeless by WWI. Value Points: in perfectly

enameled cover having beaded edging on front and both sides, original chimney, two

preserved original condition, including wigs and costumes exactly as depicted in the

burners with fitted plates, opening oven doors, and brass-plated metal pulls. The stove

original catalogs, the important dolls are extremely rare, and, this year, celebrate their

is labeled Godin and Guise. Excellent condition. French, late 19th century. $800/1200

100th anniversary. $16,000/23,000


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46. Wonderful French Musical Automaton “The Clown with Fan and Ball� by Roullet Decamps 43� (109 cm.) including hat. Standing upon a velvet-covered base with cast brass ball feet and woven carpet is a clown with well-sculpted paper mache face, brown glass eyes, leather eyelids and lower mouth, brunette human hair, carton torso and legs, wire upper arms, paper mache hands. The clown is wearing colorful silk costume and small black top hat, and holds a fan with hand-painted 18th century scene and having a little ball atop in his left hand, and a brass decorative parasol in his right hand. When wound, two musical tunes play, and a series of eight animations occur: he turns his head from side to side and nods, his eyelids blink, movement of lower closed lips, his hat rolls from side to side atop his head, his right arm moves the parasol side to side, and his left arm rotates while the ball balanced atop the fan rolls from side to side along the top edge of the fan. Condition: generally excellent, music and mechanism function well, some cam replacement during early restoration work. Comments: Roullet et Decamps, circa 1900, the theme may reference a particular clown act popular during that time era as a similar automaton was also created by Vichy; popular social cultural activities of the era often inspired the creation of these grand pieces. Value Points: wonderfully presented automaton with great presence, his detail of face enhances the complicated and aweinspiring movements. $25,000/35,000

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47. French Bisque Bébé by Maison Bru in Original Costume 22” (56 cm.) Bisque socket head, dark blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes with dot highlights, feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, open mouth, row of porcelain teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition walking-style body with jointing at shoulders and elbows, kid-over-metalhinge jointing at hips. Condition: generally excellent, original body finish with scuffing on hands. Marks: Bru JneR 9. Comments: Maison Bru, Girard epoch, circa 1895. Value Points: wearing store-

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original royal blue silk satin dress with ivory silk faille and lace trim, woven bonnet with lace and satin ribbons, undergarments, leather boots incised “9”. $4000/6000

48. All-Original German Bisque Doll on Sled As Candy Container 5” (13 cm.) Seated upon a wooden sled is a bisque head doll with blue glass eyes, open mouth, painted features, blonde mohair wig, carton torso that separates at the waist for access to hollow candy container, bisque hands. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1910. Value Points: all-original delightful child as candy container. $300/500

49. Rare French Bisque Googly, 245, by SFBJ 8” (20 cm.) Bisque socket head with chubby round face, large blue glass sideglancing googly eyes, painted curly upper lashes, one-stroke curved brows, rounded nose with accented nostrils, closed mouth with impish smile, defined teeth, auburn mohair wig, five-piece paper mache body, painted shoes and socks, urchin costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 0. Comments: SFBJ, their 245 model, circa 1915. Value Points: rare doll with especially nice quality of bisque for this model, wonderful impish yet innocent expression. $1800/2500

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50. Pair, German All-Bisque Characters “Max” and “Moritz” 6” (15 cm.) Each is all-bisque with sculpted hair and swivel head, painted facial features, loop-jointed limbs, painted brown ankle boots, including Max with bobbed black hair defined by feathering, left side-glancing eyes, beaming thin-line smile; and Moritz with exuberantlymodeled topknot and side wing curls in reddish brown, blue right-glancing googly eyes, very full smiling lips. Condition: Moritz has missing right thumb, small chip on each shoulder; Max has chip on right shoulder, otherwise excellent. Marks: 210 (arms and legs). Comments: Kestner, circa 1915, the models were based on the characters Max and Moritz from the 19th century children’s books of Wilhelm Busch, and re-popularized in the early 20th century American comic strip, The Katzenjammer Kids. Value Points: amazingly accurate depiction of the devilish imps, of finest bisque and sculpting. $900/1400

51. Delightful and Rare French Paper Mache Candy Container in Original Costume as Impish Clown 17” (43 cm.) Paper mache socket head with highly-characterized laughing expression, blue glass inset eyes, closed mouth with painted teeth, impressed dimples, sculpted brown hair with defined tendrils, attached original clown hat with plush cover, paper mache body with attached silk costume, that separates at the waist for access to hidden candy container center, painted blue and white striped stockings, orange flat shoes. Condition: generally excellent, left ankle reglued. Comments: French, circa 1890, likely an exclusive presentation for luxury candy store. Value Points: the wonderful character with fancy painted stockings, original silk faille costume has added feature of hidden candy box. $1200/1600

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52. Grand French Bisque Brown-Eyed Bébé by Gaultier in Exhibition Size 36” (91 cm.) Bisque socket head with plump cheeks, large amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, dark curly lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, slightly-parted outlined lips, two rows of porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette human hair over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, wearing lovely vintage velvet and ice blue silk dress with lace trim and matching bonnet, undergarments, stockings, leather shoes, and silk parasol with carved bone handle. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 11 F.G. (scroll). Comments: Gaultier, circa 1885. Value Points: very rare exhibition size model with gorgeous large brown eyes and lovely complexion, original body and body finish. $5000/7500

53. French Bisque Bébé by Maison Bru in Original Costume 22” (56 cm.) Bisque socket head, dark blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes with dot highlights, feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, open mouth, row of porcelain teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition walking-style body with jointing at shoulders and elbows, kid-over-metal-hinge jointing at hips. Condition: generally excellent, original body finish with scuffing on hands. Marks: Bru JneR 9. Comments: Maison Bru, Girard epoch, circa 1895. Value Points: wearing store-original royal blue silk satin dress with ivory silk faille and lace trim, woven bonnet with lace and satin ribbons, undergarments, leather boots incised “9”. $4000/6000

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54. Rare French Bisque Bébé by Petit & Dumoutier with Original Unique Body 16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head with plump rounded facial shape, blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, original lambswool wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body, metal hands, antique silk dropped-waist dress with lace trim, lacy bonnet, undergarments, knit stockings, early leather shoes marked with script D in oval. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1. Comments: Petit & Dumoutier, circa 1880, the distinctive body model was made with metal hands that were painted to exactly match the composition body, intended for durability during child play. The doll is rarely found today; the firm was only in existence for 15 years (1875-1890), the bébé production appearing to be only from 1877-1885 with small production each year. Value Points: the rare bébé with original body and body finish, is enhanced by very beautiful modeling and quality of bisque and painting. $12,000/17,000

55. Collection of Thirteen Miniature French Books 4 ½” (11 cm.) h. (largest). Each book is beautifully-bound in rich leather with gold tooled designs and titles and fine decorative end papers, most with interior engravings, including works by Racine, Malfilatre (1829), DeLamartine (1833), Theophraste (1827), Zayde (1828), Gresset, Voyages de Gulliver (1826), and others. Excellent condition. French, early 1800s. $600/900

56. French Maitrise Model Bombe Chest with Marble Top 13” (33 cm.) l. 10”h. Of finely-grained rosewood with inlay mahogany borders and burled inlays, the bombe-shaped chest of drawers has three drawers with bronze mounts and trim, and a coral-marbled top. Excellent condition. French, maitrise model, late 19th century. $500/800

57. Rare Early Period French Bisque Bébé by Schmitt et Fils 15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head with rounded plump facial shape, flat-cut neck socket to accommodate torso neck dowel, almond-shaped blue glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, blonde mohair wig over pink plaster pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with flat-cut derriere, straight wrists, and high neck torso for head attachment, lovely antique ivory satin dress with embroidered tulle trim, matching ivory satin bonnet, undergarments, kidskin shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1 Bte SGDG (head) Sch (in shield (feet). Comments: Schmitt et Fils, circa 1880, their earliest period bébé with rare neck articulation. Value Points: very beautiful gentle-faced bébé, rarest of the Schmitt bébé models, with finest bisque and painting, original body, body finish, and original pate and wig. $11,000/15,000

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58. Very Beautiful French Bisque Poupée by Adelaide Huret 18” (46 cm.) Bisque shoulder head with plumplymodeled features, very pale complexion, painted blue eyes with darker blue outlines and black upperglancing pupils, black eye liner, delicately-painted lashes, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with daintily-accented lips, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, wooden poupée body with swivel waist, dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips and knees, metal hands, antique gown, blouse, undergarments, woven bonnet, velvet slippers. Condition: generally excellent, Huret body albeit of later era. Marks: (original Huret stamp on kid at upper torso). Comments: Adelaide Huret, circa 1860. Value Points: especially beautiful face with fine definition of eye sculpture and eye painting enhanced by decorative glaze at bottom rim, Huret body with original stamp. $15,000/18,000

59. Very Rare and Splendid French Bisque Poupée by Leontine Rohmer 25” (64 cm.) Pale-complexioned bisque head with plump, rounded face, flat-cut neck socket that accommodate the matching shoulder plate, blue inset enamel eyes, thick dark eyeliner, delicately painted lashes, lightly-feathered brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with pale outlined lips, un-pierced lightlyblushed ears, original ringlet-curled mohair wig over kidskin cap and cork pate, French horsehair-stuffed plump poupée body in the Rohmer manner, brass grommets for pull-strings in front torso, gussetjointing at elbows and hips, kid-over-wooden jointing at knees, bisque arms from below the elbows, wearing fine white cotton bébé dress with embroidered cutwork, elaborate matching bonnet, undergarments, kidskin ankle boots. Condition: generally excellent, few body patches. Marks: Rohmer Paris (in oval, green stamp on torso). Comments: Leontine Rohmer, circa 1860. Value Points: extraordinary facial model, with two deposed Rohmer construction stystems, unusual larger size, only two other models are known to exist (see Theriault’s The Great Man’s Doll auction, #93). $14,000/18,000

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1920. Value Points: rare model with delightful expression and well-modeled features. $500/800

62. A Companion German Bisque Googly Boy, 289, by Ernst Heubach 8” (20 cm.) Bisque socket head with chubby round face, sculpted short brown bobbed hair with defined forelock curls, painted pale blue side-glancing googly eyes, one dash brows, buttonshaped nose, closed mouth with tiny tongue tip as “licking his lips”, paper mache five-piece body with painted shoes and socks, wearing original folklore costume. Marks: Germany E.H. 289 14/0 DRGM. Comments: Ernst Heubach, circa 1920. Value Points: a companion boy model to #61, with especially welldefined tongue tip. $500/800

63. German All-Bisque Character Girl with Blue Hair Bow by Gebruder Heubach 6” (15 cm.) One-piece all-bisque

60. French Oil Painting on Canvas “Five Children with Toys and Dolls”

figure of little girl posed with arms extended forward, as though tentatively taking

20” (51 cm.) x 16”. Canvas on board frame with rich oil-painted scene of five children

eyes with intaglio sculpting, black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, closed mouth

playing with dolls and toys, one child holding a French flag and pulling a bunny on

with outlined lips, sculpted white socks and brown ankle shoes. Condition: restoration

wheeled base, two children building sand castles, one young lad admonishing his

at upper left shoulder. Marks: Heubach (sunburst). Comments: Gebruder Heubach,

Polichinelle doll, and a girl with blue hair ribbon holding her bonneted doll. Excellent

circa 1910. Value Points: rare character girl with wonderful facial expression, blue hair

condition, fine detail of costuming and facial expressions. Signed F.E. Mesples in lower

bow. $200/400

right. French, late 19th century. $2000/3000

61. Wonderful German Bisque Googly Girl, 289, by Ernst Heubach

steps, having sculpted short brown curly hair with sculpted blue hair bow, painted blue

64. German All-Bisque Character by Gebruder Heubach 7” (18 cm.) One-piece all-bisque figure of standing boy, his head turned to the side

8” (20 cm.) Bisque socket head with chubby round face, sculpted short brown bobbed

with an alarmed expression, his arms held akimbo and his legs posed apart, with

hair with defined forelock curls, painted pale blue side-glancing googly eyes, one dash

sculpted curly brown hair, intaglio blue side-glancing eyes, brown outlined eyes, one

brows, button-shaped nose, closed mouth with tiny tongue tip as “licking her lips”,

stroke curvy brows, closed mouth modeled as though open, painted white stockings

paper mache five-piece body with painted shoes and socks, wearing original folklore

and brown sandals with ankle straps. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 8966

costume. Marks: Germany E.H. 289 14/0 DRGM. Comments: Ernst Heubach, circa

Heubach 73. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912. Value Points: especially fine

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deep sculpting on the rare and expressive character. $300/500

65. German Bisque Brown-Eyed “Hans” by Kammer and Reinhardt 18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted facial features, brown eyes, thick dark upper eyeliner, one-stroke tapered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full lips in downcast expression, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body.

61, 62.

Condition: generally

excellent. Marks: K*R 114 46. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, the model marketed as “Hans” from their art character series; the original model was sculpted by Karl Krausser depicting the grandchild of Franz Reinhardt, circa 1910. Value Points: especially fine and well-preserved quality of bisque, rarer brown eyes, very deep sculpting, original body and body finish, original folklore costume. $2500/3500

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66. French Miniature Bronze Sedan Chair

68. Very Endearing French Bisque Bébé A.T. by Thuillier

7” (18 cm.) Of cast bronze in classic styling, the sedan chair has richly-scrolled

13” (33 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted

carving, attached handles, three glass windows, mirrored base, and lift-off roof for

lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, brush-stroked

access to interior. Excellent condition. French, circa 1875. $600/900

and feathered brows, closed mouth with pale accented lips, pierced ears, blonde

67. German Bisque Miniature Doll in Elaborate Moroccan Costume

mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, wearing antique burgundy dress with lace trim, red velvet bonnet with faded silk

5” (13 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, single stroke

roses, matching muff, undergarments, red woven socks, leather shoes with silver

brows, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, five-piece paper mache body, painted shoes

buckles. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: A 5 T. Comments: Andre Thuillier,

and stockings. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 3/0. Comments: attributed to

circa 1885. Value Points: very rare bébé in desirable petite size has endearing

Simon and Halbig, circa 1900. Value Points: wearing elaborate antique Moroccan

shy expression, original body and body finish, fine quality of bisque and painting

costume of velvet, brocade and gilt. $200/300

especially of lips. $27,000/33,000

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69. French Bisque Bébé by Gaultier with Early Block Letters 16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with very full outlined lips and suggestion of tongue tip, pierced ears, brunette human hair hand-tied wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body with straight wrists, wearing pretty antique brown velvet coat-dress with matching scarf and hat, chemise, undergarments, black knit stockings, black leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F. 7 G. (block letters). Comments: Gaultier, circa 1882, on Gaultier Bambin registered body. Value Points: especially beautiful painting of lips accentuating the plump cheeks on the early bébé. $3000/4000

70. Pretty French Bisque Brown-Eyed Bébé by Rabery and Delphieu 18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump cheeks, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, rose-blushed eye shadow, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, dimpled chin, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden body with sixloose-ball joints, straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: R. 1 D. Comments: Rabery and Delphieu, circa 1885. Value Points: beautiful pale bisque with well defined chin and philtrum dimples, contrasts the deep brown eyes, original wig, pate, body, and body finish, antique green cord-de-roi dress with matching cap, undergarments, stockings, shoes. $3000/4000

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71. Wonderful French Woven Cart with Horse in Rare Doll Size 40” (102 cm.) l. A carved wooden horse with hide cover and glass eyes has elaborate leather bridle and harness, horsehair mane and with extended forelock, and is attached to a woven pony cart with passenger seat, cast iron driver stand at the back, spoked wheels, original cream paint, and with original wooden horse whip attached. Very good/excellent condition, very sturdy. French, circa 1870, the size is very rare, designed for play display with dolls about 15”20”. $2000/3000

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72. Outstanding French Bisque Bébé “H” by Halopeau in Superb Antique Costume 18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head with very full lower cheeks, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, early repainting on body. Marks: 9 H. Comments: Halopeau, circa 1880, who had purchased the highly-respected Barrois doll firm in 1877, a propitious moment when the bébé was just entering center stage. Halopeau commissioned a unique bébé model which was created at the Frayon porcelain firm and hand-painted by the famed Parisian painter, Barnard; only one model was ever made and few of these according to extant examples found today. Value Points: exquisite beauty of the rare doll is achieved by superlative bisque and artistic painting, very deep paperweight eyes, original body, and superb antique green velvet costume with lace trim, wire-framed fruit-trimmed bonnet, undergarments, leather stockings, leather shoes with silk rosettes signed L.D. Paris. $35,000/55,000

72.1. Outstanding French Sedan Chair with Oil Painted Scenes and Tufted Silk Interior 17” (43 cm.) The wooden sedan chair with domed top and bombe sides and back has an opening door at the front; the chair has original bronze green finish to simulate aged patina, with gilt borders and accents, and having on each side, as well as on the roof, a hand-painted romantic scene in the 18thcentury Watteau style. There are two matching detachable carrying handles, and the door opens to a lavishly-fitted interior with patterned silk lining, and a tufted silk back and pillow. Excellent condition. French, circa 1875, an outstanding example of the classic sedan chair. $1500/2500

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73. French Bisque Poupée by Gaultier with Rare Gesland Body and Bisque Limbs 26” (66 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, large brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered arched brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig over cork pate, padded stockinette body over metal armature designed to allow infinite articulation, bisque hands, bisque lower legs, beautiful antique silk costume, undergarments, jewelry, beaded purse, and leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 8 (head) F.G. 8 (shoulders). Comments: Gaultier, circa 1875. Value Points: the delicate pale bisque is dramatized by rich brown eyes, lovely complexion, rare Gesland body with exquisitely-sculpted bisque hands and lower legs and feet. $4000/6500

74. Beautiful Early-Model French Bisque Bébé by Jules Steiner 14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head with rounded facial shape, small brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils of tiny nose, closed mouth with delicately-painted lips with center accent line, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body, lovely antique costume, bonnet, undergarments, cream kidskin shoes. Condition: generally excellent, body is excellent with original finish and appears original albeit unusual style. Marks: 0. Comments: attributed to Jules Steiner, a very early model of his bébé, circa 1877. Value Points: the rarity of the model is rivaled by its most endearing presence, very beautiful quality of bisque and painting. $7500/9500

75. French Burled Wood Maitrise Model Bookcase with Miniature Books 17” (43 cm.) The wooden bookcase with double glassfront doors has richly-grained rosewood veneers accented by mahogany beveled edges and marquetry panels, with an upper coronet of pressed brass, interior shelf, and with ten miniature books (7 being Edition Popp contemporary editors each featuring the work on a Renaissance artist). Excellent condition. French, maitrise model, very fine detail of cabinetry. Late 19th century. $700/900

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77. Chinese baby example, with original body and body finish. $3500/4500

77. Petite German Bisque Asian Child, 1129, by Simon and Halbig 8” (20 cm.) Amber tinted bisque socket head, brown glass side-slanted sleep eyes, single-stroke angled brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, black mohair wig, five piece paper mache body with painted shoes and socks, antique silk kimono and undergarments. Condition: bisque excellent, body repaint. Marks: 3/0

76. German Bisque Portrait of Chinese Baby by Kestner, Model 243 15” (38 cm.) Amber tinted bisque socket head with plump cheeks, small brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, short black feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, coral shaded lips, two

1910. Value Points: rare size of this model, with very fine sculpting and painting. $300/500

costume, cap and slippers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: H made in Germany 12 243 JDK. Comments:

78. German Bisque Asian Baby, 353, by Marseille in Antique Silk Chinese Costume

Kestner, circa 1914. Value Points: wonderful example of the uniquely modeled doll, the model used only for this

12” (30 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head with amber

porcelain teeth, brunette human hair bobbed wig, amber tinted composition baby body, fine antique Chinese

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complexion, small brown glass sleep eyes, black tinted baby hair and brows, painted lashes, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, amber tinted composition baby body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: A.M. Germany 353 2 ½ k. Comments: Marseille, circa 1925. Value Points: especially pleasing complexion with subtle blush, wonderful antique silk costume and slippers. $800/1100

79. Pair, German Bisque Asian Babies in Silk Costumes by Marseille 6” (15 cm.) Each has solid domed bisque socket head, amber tinted complexion, painted black hair and brows, tiny brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, five-piece amber-

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tinted composition body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: A.M. Germany 353 2 ½ K. Comments: Marseille, circa 1923. Value Points: most charming in this petite size, in wonderful pair, each with fine quality of bisque and painting and fine antique costume and cap. $500/700

80. German Bisque Asian Child, 1199, by Simon and Halbig with Elaborate Original Costume

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16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head with amber tinted complexion, brown glass sleep eyes in side-slanted

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cut, black brush-stroked angled brows, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, accented eye corners and nostrils, open mouth, shaded and accented lips, pierced ears, black mohair wig in upswept style with

the French market. Value Points: rare model with beautiful bisque and

hair comb, amber-tinted composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent,

modeling, wearing fine original silk costume with elaborate applique

original body and body finish. Marks: SH 1199 Dep 7. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1895, for

and embroidered borders, matching pants. $1700/2200

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excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: unusual facial model with dramatic eyes, lovely coiffure. $800/1100

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81. German Porcelain Bathing Beauty on Decorated Box

84. Fine French Porcelain Poupée with Cobalt Blue Eyes Attributed to Blampoix

8 ½” (22 cm.) All-porcelain figure of adult nude lady posed reclining with arms held behind her uplifted head, with

24” (61 cm.) Pink-tinted porcelain shoulder head, very

crossed ankles, painted pink slippers, sculpted grey hair and painted features, is attached to the lid of an oval dresser

plump face, almond-shaped cobalt blue glass enamel

box with gold metallic lace and silk ribbon-work floral cover to simulate a recamier; the lady is dressed to match the

inset eyes, richly-painted dark eyeliner, delicately-

recamier which hinges open to velvet lined interior. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1910. $500/800

painted lashes, lightly-feathered brows, accented

82. Two German Porcelain Bathing Beauties

brunette hand-tied human hair wig, French kid poupée

7” (18 cm.) l. larger. Each of pink-tinted porcelain depicting adult nude lady, with sculpted short bobbed curly hair,

body with gusset jointing at elbows, hips and knees,

painted features, and costumed in pink tulle with silk ribbon-work floral borders. Excellent condition. Germany,

stitched and separated fingers, lovely vintage costume of

circa 1920. $300/600

aqua silk faille and aqua silk pleating, matching bonnet,

83. German Porcelain Lady Doll with Dramatic Large Eyes

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nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, unpierced ears,

undergarments, stockings, leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1860,

13” (33 cm.) Porcelain shoulder head with slightly pink-tinted complexion, elongated throat, blonde sculpted hair

attributed to Blampoix. Value Points: the luminous

waved away from face and behind sculpted ears, arranged curls form a coronet, black painted head band, painted

blushed complexion is enhanced by dramatic cobalt

large blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils of aquiline nose, closed mouth,

blue eyes and rich eyeliner on the rare early poupée.

cloth body, wooden lower arms and legs with painted flat blue ankle boots, pretty silk dress. Condition: generally

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86. Meissen Porcelain Mantel Clock with French Clockworks by Maple et Cie 11” (28 cm.) Fine porcelain cased mantel clock with hand-painted decorations and applied Dresden floral decorations on four sides and with bouquet cluster at the crown has a porcelain face with painted hour and minute numbers, brass frame and hands. The clock has hourly and half-hour strikes, along with key and pendulum. The clock is signed Maple & Cie on the face, and the porcelain has the blue Meissen mark on the underside. Excellent condition, clock functions well. French, Maple & Cie, in Meissen case. Circa 1860. $1200/1500

87. Rare and All-Original German Bisque Closed Mouth Child, 929, by Simon and Halbig 14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head with very full elongated cheeks, small brown glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, Sonneberg composition and

85. French Porcelain Armoire with Exquisitely Painted Romantic Scenes 16” (41 cm.) x 11” x 6”d. Of fine faience, the 18th-century-style armoire has richly hand-painted scenes in the Watteau style against a pale green background, that is accented by gold borders and stencil, and garlands of flowers. The armoire has curved shape to the doors, sides, and roof, and cast brass hinges. The shelved interior has painted white finish with floral designs. A gold fleur-de-lis symbol marks the underside. Excellent condition, possible old restoration on the underside. French, early 19th century. $1200/1800

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86. wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S 1 H 929. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: rare model with wonderful expression, beautiful bisque, in all-original unplayed with condition, original wig, coiffure, body, body finish, factory chemise with aqua silk ribbons and lace, earrings, cream kidskin shoes with silk rosettes. $2500/3500

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88. Fine Gentle-Featured French Bisque Bébé, Series C, by Jules Steiner 18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head with round facial shape, dark blue glass sleep eyes which operate from wire lever at the back of the head, painted lashes with dot highlights, rose-blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, light brown mohair wig, cork pate, Steiner composition fully-jointed body, Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sie C 2 (head) (eyes also signed Steiner). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1882. Value Points: original head, body, body finish, signed eyes, most endearing gentle expression with finest quality of bisque and painting, lovely antique costume including leather shoes with silk rosettes. $4000/5500

89. German Bisque Character Baby, Dip, by Swaine and Co, Size 1 10” (25 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted upper lashes, one stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with wistful downcast lips, blonde mohair wig, composition baby body, wearing pretty antique dress. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Dip 1 Geschuitzt S&C Germany. Comments: Swaine and Co, circa 1915. Value Points: fine modeling on the rare petite size character. $300/500

90. German Bisque Character, Dip, by Swaine & Co, Size 3/0 8” (20 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted upper lashes, one stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with wistful downcast lips, mohair wig, composition baby body, wearing pretty antique dress. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Dip 3/0 (incised) Geschuitzt S&C Germany (green stamp). Comments: Swaine and Co, circa 1915. Value Points: precious petite size with wonderfully-defined facial features especially on this small size. $300/500

91. Very Beautiful French Bisque Bébé by Jules Steiner in Rare Exhibition Size 33” (84 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, very slightly-parted lips with accented details, two rows of tiny porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig, Steiner composition fully-jointed body, lovely vintage aqua silk and lace dress, bonnet, undergarments, stockings, shoes and antique parasol. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: J. Steiner Bte SGDG Paris Fre A 20 (head) Le Petit Parisien

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Bébé Steiner (torso). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1885. Value Points: rare exhibition size with especially fine bisque, sculpting and painting, original body and body finish. $5500/7500

92. German Wax-Over-Paper Mache Doll with Original Costume 13” (33 cm.) Wax-over-paper mache shoulder head turned to the side, blue glass sleep eyes, tinted facial features, blonde mohair wig in original soft curls with original blue hair bows, commercial muslin body with waxed paper mache lower arms and legs. Condition: face has severe craquelure, body, costume and wig are excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: wonderful original costume. $500/800

93. French Woven Three-Wheeled Doll Carriage with Rare Turquoise Trim 24” (61 cm.) h. 22”l. The woven wicker carriage body has upholstered seat, back and sides of turquoise stiffened fabric with tufting, patterned paper floor cover, three wooden spoked wheels, cast metal frame, wooden hand grip, and a sunshade of matching stiffened fabric with braid and tassel trim. Very good condition, some fringe worn. French, circa 1875, a rare style with wonderful detail of upholstery and cover. $900/1300

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95. French Bisque Poupée Attributed to Jumeau with Original Costume 11” (28 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, brilliant blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth,

94. Gorgeous French Bisque Poupée by Gaultier in Exhibition Size 31” (79 cm.) Pale bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading and darker blue outer rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined pale lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid gusset-jointed poupée body, stitched and separated fingers and toes, beautifully costumed, antique parasol. Condition: generally excellent, body especially firm and sturdy with few kid repairs at joints. Marks: 11 (head and shoulders) F.G. (head). Comments: Gaultier, circa 1867. Value Points: the grand size and luxury details including exquisite eyes and choicest bisque and painting, suggest the original creation of the doll as an Exhibition model, perhaps for the 1867 Paris International Exposition. $6000/8500

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pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, original firmly-stuffed muslin poupée body, kid arms. Condition: onepiece reglue of left shoulder plate (under costume), otherwise excellent. Marks: 2/0. Comments: attributed to Jumeau, circa 1880. Value Points: all-original petite poupée with gorgeous eyes, wearing original factory costume of magenta silk with blue cashmere woolen skirt, lace apron and trim, matching coiffe, turquoise earrings, and tiny turquoise kid shoes incised M.G. in oval. $800/1200

96. Two French Poupée Parasols with Carved Bone Handles 7” (18 cm.) and 9”. Each has carved bone handle and finial, one with bone tips and navy blue silk cover, the other with ivory silk cover, ribbon border and silk fringe and trim. Excellent condition. French, circa 1875. $500/700

97. French Bisque Poupée by Gaultier with Rare Gesland Body 16” (41 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, pale blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French poupée body with padded stockinette over metal armature, bisque hands, bisque lower legs and bare feet, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 5. Comments: Gaultier, with original Gesland body, circa 1875. Value Points: very beautiful bisque and expression, lovely antique costume, exquisite sculpting of bisque hands. $2500/3500

98. French Bisque Poupée with Gentle Expression 17” (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, very full cheeks, small blue glass inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with outlined and accented lips, pierced ears, auburn mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupée body with gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees, stitched and separated fingers, wearing lovely antique silk costume, undergarments, ankle boots, and bonnet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 4. Comments: French, circa 1870, maker unknown. Value Points: an especially appealing gentle expression enhanced by fine quality of bisque and painting, sturdy original body. $2500/3200

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99. German All-Porcelain Doll Known as Frozen Charlotte with Antique Costume 15” (38 cm.) All-porcelain doll with pink-tinted facial complexion, black painted hair with elaborate feathering around the forehead, painted blue eyes, grey eyeliner, single stroke black brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, arms posed in front of body with closed fists. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1880. Value Points: excellent detail of painted hair and features, pink tinted complexion, antique costume. $400/600

100. Early Petite German All-Porcelain Doll 5” (13 cm.) One-piece porcelain with pink-tinted complexion overall, depicting a standing young toddler with arms posed in front of body, fists closed, black painted hair with stippled detailing, painted facial features. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1865. Value Points: rare size, all-pinktinted complexion, excellent detail of body sculpting. $300/500

101. All-Original German Bisque Doll by Gebruder Kuhnlenz for the French Market 13” (33 cm.) Bisque socket head, dark brown glass eyes, painted features, open mouth, tiny teeth, brunette mohair wig, original muslin body with padded bosom, bisque hands. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: G.K. (in sunburst) 44.18. Comments: Gebruder Kuhnlenz, for the French market, circa 1890. Value Points: the all-original doll wears original folklore costume with layered details, including pleated lace coiffe. $400/600

102. German Painted Tin Flower Cart with Antique Flowers, Possibly Maerklin 11” (28 cm.) The flower cart is a heavy tinplate tray with divided sections which rests upon two red spoked metal wheels, and has a hidden storage compartment and two legs, and two wooden push handles. The tray is filled with various antique flowers. Structurally excellent, original finish, some paint wear on tray interior. Germany, possibly Maerklin, circa 1890. $500/800

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103. Rare and Fabulous 19th Century Child’s Stove with Enamel Decorations and Original Copper Pots 26” (66 cm.) l. x 23”h (excluding chimney) x 15”d. The metal stove has enameled finish on front and sides with white background decorated with colorful floral and butterfly designs, and large winged blue birds on each side, with fancily sculpted claw feet, polished metal towel bar, brass knobs on each opening oven door, original chimney, and with original brass pots, including set-in water heater, an unusual roasting pan, two other lidded pots, along with an added copper tea kettle with maker’s signature. Excellent condition. Probably French, circa 1885, an exceptional model with outstanding decorations, original accessories. $3500/6500

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104. French Bisque Bébé by Steiner, Figure C, with Superb Bisque 22” (56 cm.) Bisque socket head, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes with dot hightlights, feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette hand-tied human hair wig over Steiner pate, Steiner composition fully-jointed body, antique costume, bonnet, undergarments, stockings, shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Steiner Paris Fre C 15 (head) Le Petit Parisien Bébé Steiner (body), Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1884. Value Points: outstanding quality of bisque with fine luminous finish and very deep paperweight eyes that enhance the most pleasing shy smile expression, original body and body finish. $4000/5500

105. Wonderful French Bisque Bébé by Schmitt et Fils, with Miniature Toy Dog 17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head with very rounded plump face, grey glass enamel inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils of tiny tip nose, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette hand-tied human hair wig over original pink plaster pate, French composition and wooden eight-looseball-jointed body with flat-cut derriere and straight wrists, fine antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sch 2 (head and also impressed on pate) Sch (torso base). Comments: Schmitt et Fils, circa 1880. Value Points: especially beautiful bébé with delicate expression and bisque, original body, body finish, pate, along with a miniature French toy dachshund with leather muzzle and leash. $11,000/15,000

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106. Extremely Rare German Bisque Googly with Unusual Head Construction 12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head with unusual head construction, low cut pate creating a flat open top and sculpted curls at each side above the ears, square-shaped face, blue glass googly side-glancing and downcast eyes, dark eyeliner, painted upper lashes, short one-stroke brows, tiny button-shaped nose with accent dots, closed mouth with triangularshaped shaded lips, blonde mohair curly fleeced wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, body finish worn. Comments: Germany, circa 1920, maker unknown. Value Points: extremely rare model with wonderful expression, unique construction, uniquely-styled mouth. $5000/7000

107. German Bisque Googly, 323, by Marseille 8” (20 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep and side-glancing googly eyes, long curly lashes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig, five-piece composition body with painted shoes and socks, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Germany 323 A 8/0 M. Comments: Marseille, circa 1920. Value Points: dainty little googly with captivating mischievous expression. $300/500

108. German Bisque Googly by Gebruder Heubach 8” (20 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep and side-glancing googly eyes, painted

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curly lashes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with impish smile, auburn mohair wig, five-piece paper mache body with painted shoes and socks. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 3/0 Heubach (in square) Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1920. Value Points: hard to find model with fine bisque endearing expression. $300/500

109. German Bisque Character “Just Me” by Marseille 10” (25 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep and side-glancing eyes, painted curly lashes, short one-stroke brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with tiny lips, downcast lips, brunette mohair wig, five piece composition uniquely-modeled body with this doll only, right arm sculpted bent, well costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Just Me Registered Germany A 310 5/0 M. Comments: Marseille, circa 1929, the model was commissioned by George Borgfeldt for the US trade. Value Points: beloved impish child with uniquely modeled face and body. $800/1200

110. German Bisque Googly, 9573, by Gebruder Heubach

111. Larger German Bisque Googly, 323, by Marseille

8” (20 cm.) Bisque socket head with chubby face, blue glass sleep and side-glancing googly eyes,

12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, large blue glass googly side-glancing eyes,

painted curly lashes, short feathered brows, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with

painted curly lashes, short one-stroke brows, closed mouth with accent line

impish smile, brunette mohair bobbed wig, painted shoes and socks, antique costume. Condition:

between the full lips, composition bent limb baby body, antique velvet suit

generally excellent. Marks: 9573 3/0 Heubach (square). Comments: wonderful impish expression,

and cap. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Germany 323 A 3/0 M.

original body and body finish. Value Points: appealing urchin with shy expression. $500/700

Comments: Marseille, circa 1920. Value Points: especially fine quality of luminous bisque for this model, well-painted details. $400/600

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112. Rare German Bisque Character Doll, 410, by Marseille with Rare Teeth Mechanism 22” (56 cm.) Bisque socket head, plump cheeks with deeply-impressed dimples, brown glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted curly lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, wide-open mouth, outlined lips, row of upper porcelain teeth, tongue, row of lower porcelain teeth which disappear when the doll is lain down, brunette human hand-tied wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with sidehip jointing, wearing pretty antique dress, undergarments, socks and shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Germany 410 7. Comments: Marseille, circa 1913, commissioned by the doll firm of Robert Maaser with registered teeth mechanism curiously described as “movable jaw”. Value Points: very rare model with delightful expression, virtually unknown in this larger size. $1800/2500

113. German Bisque Child, 2097, by Bahr and Proschild for Bruno Schmidt 19” (48 cm.) Bisque socket head, small blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted curly lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, outlined lips, two porcelain teeth, tongue, blonde mohair bobbed wig, composition and wooden balljointed body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent, one finger reglued. Marks: B.P. (crossed swords) BSW (in heart) 2097-3. Comments: Bahr and Proschild for Bruno Schmidt, circa 1910. Value Points: bright-faced young lad with wellmodeled features and fine quality bisque and painting. $900/1200

114. German Bisque Character, 199, with Shy Expression 11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, small brown glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted curly lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, slightly-parted lips, two squarecut upper teeth, brunette mohair wig, composition bent limb baby body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 199 2/0. Comments: Germany, circa 1920, maker unknown. Value Points: wonderful facial expression with impressed dimples at eye corners, cheeks and lip corners. $300/500

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Reinhardt, the model was marketed as “Mein Susser Liebling” (my sweet darling). Value Points: desirable sweet-faced model in rarer size, lovely bisque and painting, original body and body finish. $3000/4000

115. German Bisque Character, 117, Known as “Mein Liebling” by Kammer and Reinhardt

116. German Bisque Pouting Character, 115/A, Known as “Phillip” by Kammer and Reinhardt 17” (42 cm.) Bisque socket head with very full cheeks, small blue glass sleep eyes, painted curly

15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner,

lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils of rounded button nose, closed mouth with shaded

painted curly lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed

lips, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body with side-hip

mouth with center accent line, blonde hand-tied human hair wig,

jointing, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 115/A 42.

composition and wooden ball-jointed body, wearing pretty antique

Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912. Value Points: sought-after character with very full

costume, undergarments, bonnet, socks, and shoes. Condition: generally

plump cheeks and chin, impressed lip corners, fine quality luminous bisque, original toddler body

excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 117 38. Comments: Kammer and

with well defined muscles, original body finish. $2200/2800

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117. All-Original French Bisque Automaton “Spanish Lady with Guitar” by Leopold Lambert 24” (61 cm.) Seated on a pedestal stool on a velvet-covered wooden base is a bisque head doll with blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, auburn mohair wig over cork pate, carton torso with lady shape and slender legs, hinged hips, wire upper arms, bisque forearms with elegant fingers. Condition: generally excellent, one thumb restored. Marks: 8 (head) L.B. (key) (and paper tune label with two songs listed). Comments: Leopold Lambert, circa 1890. Value Points: luxury automaton with elegant movements, the lady turning her head, then nodding, tapping her foot, while she holds a wooden decorated guitar that she strums with her right hand, music plays. Lambert created several variations of this theme; one with a seated clown with guitar. Value Points: the rare automaton wears original rose satin costume with black pom-poms and lace. $7500/9500

118. Beautiful and Rare French Bisque “Paris Bébé” by Danel & Cie 23” (58 cm.) Bisque socket head, deep brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted long curly lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils of pointy-tip nose, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, wooden bulb neck jointing (rather than spiral spring, see The Jumeau Book by Theimer/ Theriault, page 347), French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Paris Bébé Tete Depose 10 (head) (Eiffel Tower symbol on torso). Comments: Danel & Cie, circa 1890, Anatole Danel had been a key employee at the Jumeau firm until resigning and forming his own firm which specialized in a bébé that was a near copy of the Jumeau bébé. Jumeau sued and won, thus limiting the production of the Danel & Cie Paris Bébé to only two years, and resulting in its rarity today. Value Points: an especially beautiful example of the very rare doll with richly-sculpted details of face, rare larger size, original body and body finish, gorgeous antique dress and bonnet, undergarments, shoes and socks. $6000/8000

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119. French Bisque Deposed Poupée with Smiling Expression by Leon Casimir Bru 15” (38 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder

collarette, gusset-jointed hips, knees and elbows, stitched and separated fingers,

plate, grey glass enamel inset eyes,

antique brown silk costume with fringe edging, bonnet, undergarments, leather

dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes,

boots. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: E (head and shoulder). Comments:

arched feathered brows, accented

Leon Casimir Bru, the distinctive model was deposed in 1872, possibly inspired

nostrils, refined aquiline-shaped

by the beloved Empress Eugenie of France. $3000/4000

nose, closed mouth with upturned

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120. Two Miniature German Porcelain Figurines by Meissen

expression, shaded and outlined

5 ½” (14 cm.) Each is beautiful-sculpted porcelain figure of winged cherub, one a

lips, pierced ears, brunette

Cupid with balance rod, and bow and arrows, on self base; the other a costumed

mohair wig over cork pate, kid

cherub with feathered cap and with jacket flung over his right shoulder. Each

poupée body with Bru square cut

with Meissen blue mark. Excellent condition. Mid-19th century. $300/500


121. French Bisque Smiling Poupée by Leon Casimir Bru with Wooden Body 13” (33 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, small blue glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils of aquiline nose, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, all-wooden basic model of Bru poupée body with shapely waist, dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, well costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, his deposed smiling model of 1872; the doll was offered with various levels of luxury in the body construction, this being the basic model. Value Points: lovely petite poupée with elegant demeanor. $3500/4500

122. Beautiful French Bisque Bébé by Emile Jumeau, Size 15 31” (79 cm.) Bisque socket head, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, lushly-painted lashes, roseblushed eye shadow, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair hand-tied wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, lovely vintage costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 15 (and artist checkmarks) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1888. Value Points: rare large size with beautiful bisque and painting, original body and body finish. $5500/7500

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123. Fine French Porcelain Poupée by Leontine Rohmer with Original Signed Body 13” (33 cm.) Porcelain head with flat-cut neck socket on original porcelain shoulder plate, with deposed locking system allowing the head to turn only side to side (rather than complete swivel), painted blue eyes with darker blue outer rims, painted thick upper eyeliner, painted curled upper and lower lashes, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, blushed cheeks, unpierced ears, blonde human hair wig over kid cap and cork pate, softly-stuffed kidskin poupée body with gusset-jointing at hips and knees, kid-overwood upper arms, porcelain arms to above the elbows, sculpted separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (original Rohmer stamp on torso). Comments: Leontine Rohmer, circa 1860. Value Points: most beautiful petite poupée with stunning eyes, original sturdy body and porcelain arms, lovely antique costume, bonnet, undergarments, and leather slippers. $3000/4000

124. Large French Bisque BrownEyed Poupée by Gaultier 24” (61 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, arched feathered brows, roseblushed eye shadow, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with outlined pale lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupée body with gussetjointing at hips, knees and elbows, stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 7 (head and shoulders). Comments: Gaultier, circa 1875. Value Points: rich brown eyes contrast the lovely delicate complexion, sturdy original body, antique bronze brown silk gown, undergarments, gloves, boots. $2800/3500

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125. Large French Bisque Blue-Eyed PoupĂŠe by Gaultier

with stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 7 (head

24� (61 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, blue glass

and shoulders). Comments: Gaultier, circa 1875. Value Points: lovely bisque with

paperweight inset eyes with darker blue edges, dark eyeliner, pained curly lashes,

delicate painting, sturdy original body, wearing antique gown of brown velvet and silk,

arched feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined

with matching bonnet, velvet purse, undergarments, leather boots. $2800/3500

lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French kid gusset-jointed body

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126. German All-Bisque Bathing Beauty Attributed to Galluba and Hoffman 9” (23 cm.) One-piece all-bisque figure of standing nude lady, head turned to the side, arms clasped in front, with painted features, brunette mohair wig, painted blue slippers with ankle straps, with pink tulle swimsuit and cap. Incised 423.3. Excellent condition. Germany, Galluba and Hoffman, circa 1910. $500/800

127. German All-Bisque Bathing Beauty in Seated Pose 4” (10 cm.) h. 5” l. All-bisque one-piece figure of adult nude woman in seated pose, leaning forward, her head turned to the side, having painted facial features, brunette mohair wig, white slippers with ankle straps, tulle swimsuit and cap. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1910, attributed to Galluba & Hoffman. $400/600

128. German All-Bisque Bathing Beauty with Book 5” (13 cm.) One-piece all-bisque figure of nude adult lady reclining on stomach, a book held in her left hand, painted facial features, brunette mohair wig, painted pink slippers, with tulle swimsuit. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1910, attributed to Galluba & Hoffman. $300/500

129. Grand German Bisque Lady Doll by Simon and Halbig on Mannequin Body 60” (152 cm.) Bisque socket head with elongated slender facial shape, brown glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, open mouth with outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig, on heavy composition jointed mannequin lady’s body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Simon and Halbig S&H Germany 1079 19. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1895, the large size of the model allows development of the slender lady shaped face. Value Points: especially beautiful lady doll with finest bisque, her hair decorated with interwoven glass pearl beads, and wearing lavish antique dress and beaded purse. $1800/2500

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lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners,

23” (58 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, dark curly

closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig,

lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined

French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally

shaded lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair hand-tied wig, French composition and wooden

excellent. Marks: Dep 6. Comments: for the French market by Simon and

fully-jointed body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Dep 11. Comments:

Halbig, circa 1895. Value Points: entrancing large dramatic eyes enhanced

circa 1895, the model was created for the French market with Jumeau bodies and bisque heads

by rich decoration, closed mouth, nice antique costume and holding all-

by Simon and Halbig. Value Points: pretty bébé with pert expression, fine quality of bisque and

bisque baby. $1300/1800

painting. $1200/1600

131. Petite French Bisque Bébé Dep with Closed Mouth for the French Market 14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, dark curly

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132. Petite German Bisque Child, 949, by Simon and Halbig in Original Costume 10” (25 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, two


132. square cut upper teeth, one lower tooth, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SH 3 949. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: the beautiful little girl wears factory original burgundy silk dress with lace trim, sash, undergarments, burgundy knit socks, shoes, lace bonnet. $800/1200

133. Very Beautiful Sonneberg Bisque Doll, 749, by Simon and Halbig

and eye corners, closed mouth with very full outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, Sonneberg

19� (48 cm.) Bisque socket head with very full cheeks, very large

bonnet, undergarments, stockings, shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 749 dep 8. Comments:

blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, dark painted

Simon and Halbig, circa 1888. Value Points: exceptionally beautiful model with dramatic large and

curly lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils

deep paperweight eyes, fine luminous bisque, original body and body finish. $2000/2500

composition and wooden eight loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, lovely antique dress,

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134. Miniature French Clock by Vaucher under Glass Dome 5” (13 cm.) Attached to a white marble base under glass dome is a brass plate inscribed Jean Armillon 18141899 with fancy brass pedestal that supports a circular porcelain clock face labeled Vaucher a Paris, and with exposed works in the back also labeled Vaucher a Paris. Clock is intact but may need adjustment, lacking key. French, end 19th century. $600/900

135. French Porcelain Doll-Sized Wash Bowl and Pitcher 6” (15 cm.) White porcelain wash bowl and pitcher is decorated with gilt edging and colorful springs of purple flowers and thistles. Excellent condition. French, circa 1875. $400/600

136. Two Antique Purses with Depose Marks 8” (20 cm.) larger. Including leather bound purse with gold tooling, bail handles, brass clasp marked Brevete SGDG with blue silk tufted lining; and 6” velvet purse marked Dep H&H on silvered frame. Excellent condition. French, circa 1880. $300/500

137. French Porcelain Miniature Dishes by Limoges 8” (20 cm.) largest tureen. Of fine white porcelain with embossed modeling, and decorated with colorful flowers of various types, including large lidded tureen, smaller lidded tureen, footed fruit dish, two oval platters and three plates. Signed Limoges France. Excellent condition. Circa 1890. $200/400

138. French Gilded Wooden Settee with Tufted Silk Upholstery 11” (28 cm.) h. 13”l. Having elegantly-carved spindles and arms with rich gold leaf finish, and deeply-tufted silk cushion, rose braid trim. Excellent original condition in virtually store-fresh condition. French, circa 1870. $700/1100

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139. Beautiful French Bisque Portrait Bébé by Emile Jumeau with Lovely Costume 16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head with very full cheeks, blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading and dark outer rims, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, mauve blushed eyeliner, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-balljointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 5 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1880. Value Points: beautiful entrancing expression, the rich spiral eyes dramatizing the pale bisque, original early body and body finish, and exquisite original red silk costume, undergarments, red knit stockings, leather shoes with silk rosettes. $5500/7500

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140. French Bisque Poupée by Huret-Prevost with Original Signed Huret Body 18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted facial features, deeplysculpted eyes with shaded blue paint, thick black upper eyeliner, painted short curled lashes, fringed brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, slender wooden fully-articulated body with swivel waist, dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, metal hands, beautiful antique costume and bonnet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Huret 58 Rue de la Boetie (incised on back wooden torso). Comments: Maison Huret, during the epoch of Elisa Prevost, circa 1910, her poupée with re-styled artistic model head and body reflected the fashionable mode of the early 20th century, and according to Leo Claretie, the French toy and doll historian of that era, she was “one of the persons who contributed to the development of artistic dolls in 1907.” Value Points: an especially appealing example of the Prevost-Huret poupée, with beautifully-painted features and fine original signed body. $9000/12,000

141. Outstanding French Bisque Portrait Poupée by Pierre-Francois Jumeau in Exhibition Size 32” (81 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, blue glass enamel inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, widely arched feathered brows, mauve blushed eye shadow, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined shaded lips, separately-modeled pierced ears, brunette human hair wig over cork pate, kid gusset-jointed body with jointing at elbows, hips and knees, separately-stitched fingers and toes, wearing very fine silk faille gown with handmade lace and paillette trim, bonnet, undergarments, shoes, carved bone fan. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Pierre-Francois Jumeau, circa 1870, the grand size and luxury details of the poupée indicate its original commission for Exhibition purposes. Value Points: extraordinary detail of sculpting around the eyes creates a gentle, refined portraiture, finest bisque and painting, few examples of this rare portrait model are known to exist in this size. $10,000/15,000

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143. Splendid 19th Century Mantel Clock with Two Accessory Pieces for J.E. Caldwell of Philadelphia

144. Gorgeous and Very Rare French Bisque Bébé E.J.A. by Emile Jumeau

12” (30 cm.) A three-piece set includes a mantel clock and two arched decorative

26” (66 cm.) Bisque socket head with elongated face and very full cheeks and throat,

accessories, each with bronzed frame that incorporates porcelain figurines and Dresden

very deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve

flowers in an Art Nouveau framework; with a bounty of variegated flowers with shaded

blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded

and artistic colors, unusual details such as the bronzed lizard at the bottom edge, and

nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, separately modeled pierced ears,

with porcelain clock face labeled J.E. Caldwell & Co of Philadelphia, commissioned

brunette hand-tied human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden

for the Philadelphia luxury goods store. Excellent condition, few minute flakes on

eight-loose-ball jointed body with very plump limbs, straight wrists, wearing lovely

flowers, clock functions well. Mid-19th century. $1200/1600

antique silk dress with lace trim, undergarments, lace bonnet, leather boots and gold-plated watch. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: E.J.A. 10 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1882, the model was made for one year only. Value Points: gorgeous example of the very rare early portrait bébé by Jumeau with extraordinary quality of bisque and painting, original body with original finish. $18,000/25,000

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145. English Wax Portrait Lady with Original Costume 19” (48 cm.) Wax shoulder head of adult lady with oval-shaped face and elongated throat, narrow blue glass enamel inset eyes, tinted brows, closed mouth, original brunette tightly-braided wig in coronet with elaborate blue ribbons, muslin body, slender wax arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent, some fading of complexion as typical. Comments: English, possibly Pierrotti, circa 1870. Value Points: expressive portrait face, with elaborate original coiffure, and fine original matching costume. $1100/1500

146. Beautiful Poured Wax Child Doll with Exquisite Original Costume 21” (53 cm.) Poured wax shoulder head with very plump face, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, tinted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, rooted blonde mohair wig, softly-stuffed muslin body, poured wax arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent, light fading of lips. Comments: English, attributed to Montanari, circa 1865. Value Points: wearing beautiful original ivory silk gown with exquisite lace trim, matching bonnet, undergarments, slippers. $1200/1500

147. English Poured Wax Child in Original Costume 20” (51 cm.) Poured wax shoulder head with rosy complexion, cobalt blue glass enamel inset eyes, tinted facial features, downcast lips on closed mouth, brunette rooted hair, softly-stuffed muslin body, matching poured wax arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent, some fading of original costume. Comments: English, attributed to Montanari, circa 1865. Value Points: beautiful child with expressive features and realistic complexion, wearing original mauve gown with lace trim, with elaborate bonnet, watch, velvet beaded purse, undergarments, leather slippers. $1200/1600

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148. Grand English Wooden Coach “London Devonport Royal Mail” 41” (104 cm.) l. 24”h. The elaborate wooden closed coach with original painted finish is labeled “London Devonport Royal Mail” and had elaborate seating for drivers, attendants, and closed compartments for travelers. There are four lanterns, various steps, spoked wheels, and other architectural details. Excellent condition. English, late 19th century. $2500/3500

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149. French Mannequin with Wooden Shoes and Articulated Hands in Blue Silk Costume 40” (102 cm.) The muslin-covered torso of slender older child has carved wooden lower legs and feet styled as though wearing painted black boots with button closures, with wooden arms articulated at the shoulders, elbows and wrists, and having fully-articulated wooden fingers with double jointing. Condition: generally excellent, one wood separation at right ankle. Comments: French, circa 1875. Value Points: wonderful articulation of the early mannequin which is wearing antique blue silk Marquis costume. $3000/5000

150. Fine French Folding Fan with Hand-Painted Scene 8” (20 cm.) l. Having amber faux-tortoise frame with painted gold leaf decorations, folding silk fan with bone supports decorated with gilt paillettes, and insert hand-painted panels of 18th century romantic scenes. Excellent condition. French, circa 1865. $300/500

151. French Mother-of-Pearl Fan with HandPainted 18th Century Scene 10” (25 cm.) Having mother-of-pearl frame and blades with hand-painted floral designs in gold leaf with red accents, and heavy stock double-sided parchment with hand-painted scene of eight persons at a merry country dance, in the 18th century fashion, with floral borders. Excellent condition. French, circa 1865. $400/700

152. Very Beautiful French Bisque Portrait Bébé by Emile Jumeau in Fine Antique Costume 18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head with very pale bisque, almondshaped blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading, very thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, arched feathered brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined pale lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent, body is original except lower legs which are Jumeau 1889 era. Marks: 9. Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1880, his first period portrait bébé. Value Points: very beautiful doll with dramatic eyes and eye decoration that contrast the delicate pale bisque, wearing antique blue silk dress with lace trim, and with matching wooden-handled blue parasol, undergarments, socks, shoes, and woven bonnet with blue ribbons. $7500/9500

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155. Viennese Miniature Enameled Triptych Screen with Clock 3 ½” (9 cm.) h. 5 ½”l. A tri-part bronze-frame screen is decorated with three scenes in the 18th century Watteau style, with insert clock on the center panel which winds at the back. Excellent condition. Vienna, late 19th century. $700/900

153. French Miniature Vitrine with 18th Century Scenes 10” (25 cm.) The bombe-shaped vitrine has fancily shaped windows on three sides, opening front door to velvet-lined interior with glass shelf, and an enameled in the 18th century romantic genre. Excellent condition. French, circa 1875.

156. Outstanding French Bisque Portrait Mystery Bébé with Compelling Presence

$400/600

30” (76 cm.) Bisque socket head with rounded face and very full cheeks, delicate pale

finish designed to simulate elaborate 18th century sculpting, with vignette scene

154. German All-Bisque Miniature, 886, by Simon and Halbig with Rare Peach Stockings

complexion, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading and darker blue outer rims, very thick dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, feathered arched brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with full

8” (20 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged torso, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner

outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair hand-tied wig over cork pate, French

painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, slightly-parted lips, two square-cut

composition and wooden fully-jointed body, wearing antique blue velvet dress with

upper teeth and one square-cut lower tooth, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted

lace collar and cuffs, brooch, undergarments, socks, blue embroidered shoes, woven

peach stockings, black heeled shoes with five straps, antique blue silk suit. Condition:

cap with blue ribbons. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 14. Comments: French,

generally excellent, right thumb missing. Marks: 886 S 3 H. Comments: Simon and

circa 1878, mystery maker. Value Points: extraordinary beauty of the mystery doll

Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: rare model with wonderful sculpting and bisque, rare

whose most delicate complexion is contrasted by splendid eyes and finest painting,

stockings, larger size. $700/1000

original body and costume. $11,000/16,000

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158. French Wooden and Cast Iron Toy Horse Tricycle 26” (66 cm.) l. The carved wooden horse in prancing pose with original painted finish, glass eyes, horsehair mane, and elaborate saddle, blanket and bridle is attached to a cast iron base with elaborate filigree design and three spoked iron wheels. Very good condition, base and wheels have early repaint. French, circa 1875, a rare luxury toy. $600/900

159. All-Original French Bisque Mechanical Walking Doll from Roullet & Decamps 13” (33 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass inset eyes, mohair lashes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, carton torso containing mechanism, hinged one-piece legs, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1078 Halbig S&H Germany 4 ½ (head) R.D. (key). Comments: Roullet et Decamps, circa 1895, when wound, the doll “walks” by moving legs up and down. Value Points: all original doll with very full lush mohair wig, mohair lashes, original body and body finish, original costume and shoes, functions well. $1200/1600

157. Beautiful French Bisque Bébé Jumeau with Dramatic Eyes 18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lush lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked and multi-feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, small chip on inside crown rim. Marks: (white space at back of head) 7. Comments: Emile Jumeau, Bébé Reclame, circa 1892, the doll was commissioned by a Paris department store such as Samaritaine whose paper label would have been affixed to a white space at back of head. Value Points: an especially beautiful bébé with fine creamy bisque that contrasts the richly decorated eyes, fine original wig, original body and body finish. $2800/3500

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160. French Bisque “Bébé Phonographe” by Emile Jumeau with Lioret Phonograph with Signed Jumeau Shoes 26” (66 cm.) Bisque socket head, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted dark curly lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth with outlined lips, row of porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette hand-tied human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with phonograph disc system in torso that operates from keywind and lever at the back torso. Condition: generally excellent, mechanism operates well albeit sound is blurred as typically found. Marks: 11 (head) Bébé Jumeau Diplome d’Honneur Brevete SGDG (torso) (Lioret signature and Marque Depose 391 on the mechanism). Comments: Emile Jumeau, with mechanism of Henri Lioret, circa 1895, included with the doll is a recording “La Mere Michel”. Value Points: an especially beautiful example of the luxury bébé with lovely costume that is likely original, with original signed Jumeau shoes. $5000/7500

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163. Large French Paper Mache Doll as Gentleman in Fine Original Costume 28” (71 cm.) Paper mache shoulder head with plump face, black enamel inset eyes, painted all-around lashes, feathered brows, pierced nostrils, open mouth with two square cut upper and two square-cut lower teeth, unusual hair cut ridge around the forehead edge with inserted wig, very plump kid body with gusset-jointing at hips, knees and elbows, stitched and separated fingers. Condition: very good, some typical rubs on complexion, hair a bit sparse. Comments: French, probably Voit, circa 1840. Value Points: rare hair system, original finish, sturdy body, and wearing wonderful original costume and leather cobbled shoes. $1800/2500

164. Large French Paper Mache Lady Doll in Fine Costume, with Surprise 30” (76 cm.) Solid domed paper mache shoulder head with very plump face and welldefined double chin, black painted pate, small black glass enamel inset eyes, heavilylidded eyes and painted lashes, lightly-feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth with square cut upper and lower teeth, French kid poupée body with gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees, and (hidden under the lady’s clothing) male body part. Condition: generally excellent, early repaint is well done. Comments: for the French market, circa 1860, the unusual body model follows the tradition of the earlier French royal court dolls whose fascinating history was related by Francois Theimer in his book Les Poupées Royales. Value Points: charmingly presented doll with well-modeled face and wearing wonderful antique costume, undergarments, bonnet and shoes, along with added surprise. $1800/2600

161. Pair, French Paper Mache Dolls in Original Folklore Costumes 13” (33 cm.) Each has paper mache shoulder head with painted facial features, painted turquoise eyes, closed mouth, black painted pate with center slit for insertion of hair wig (the woman with original human hair), original hand-stitched kid poupée body. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1840. Value Points: the dolls wear their original folklore costumes, the woman with beautifully-refined facial modeling. $1200/1600

162. German Wooden Toy Baggage Coach with Original Paint 11” (28 cm.) (excepting horse poles). The wooden baggage coach has opening door at the back for access to blue lined hollow interior, metal rack at the roof for more baggage, driver’s seat, four spoked wheels, carriage lantern, and is painted original ochre with red and black stenciled designs, and with stenciled gilt lettering indicating baggage coach on each side. Very good original finish. Germany, circa 1885. $500/700

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165. French Bisque Bébé by Jumeau as Young Lad in Original Mariner Costume with Signed Jumeau Shoes 19” (48 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes in unusual smaller cut, dark eyeliner, mauve blushed eye shadow, painted long curly lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips having upturned lip corners, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig in bobbed boyish cut, cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, straight wrists. Condition: excellent except 2” faint hairline from center crown rim. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 9 (head and artist check marks). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1885, a rare transitional model, although having the tete markings, the doll more closely resembles the incised depose model which immediately preceded it. Value Points: fine painting of complexion, eye shading, and lips enhance the expressive features, original body and body finish, wearing antique sailor costume and leather sailor cap, leather shoes signed Bébé Jumeau Depose 9. $2200/2800

166. French Bisque Character Doll, Model 237, by SFBJ in Antique Sailor Costume 18” (46 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, sculpted short boyish hair, blue glass jewel-like inset eyes, brown painted curly lashes, brown brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth with shaded lips, four porcelain teeth, French

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composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 237 Paris 6. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1912. Value Points: wellmodeled features of a handsome older boy with fine quality bisque, original body and body finish, antique sailor costume. $1700/2200

167. French Bisque Character, 237, by SFBJ 16” (43 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head with sculpted boyish hair, small blue glass inset eyes with jewel-like clarity, painted brown curly lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, slightlyparted outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 237 Paris 4. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1912. Value Points: handsome lad with well-defined sculpting of features, fine quality of bisque, vintage woolen uniform with brass buttons. $1200/1800

168. Gorgeous French Bisque Bébé E.J. by Emile Jumeau 19” (48 cm.) Bisque socket head, large and deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted dark curly lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined shaded lips, separately sculpted pierced ears, original blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose E 8 J (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1884. Value Points: gorgeous doll with striking large eyes and lovely complexion, original body and body finish, antique mariner’s costume includes “Normandie” sailor cap. $4500/5800

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169. French Bisque Poupée by Gaultier in Regal Size 7 24” (61 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kidedged bisque shoulder plate, small almondshaped eyes with spiral threading, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupée body with gussetjointing at elbows, hips and knees, stitched and separated fingers, lovely silk costume, undergarments, stockings, shoes, and antique cameo. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 7 (head and shoulders). Comments: Gaultier, circa 1875. Value Points: regal presence is enhanced by fine luminous and delicatelytinted complexion. $2800/3500

170. French Bisque Poupée in Original Unusual Nun’s Habit 14” (36 cm.) Bisque shoulder head, blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, cork pate, French kid poupée body with shapely unjointed limbs, curved kid arms, stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1. Comments: French, circa 1875. Value Points: the doll is wearing her original nun’s habit with elaborate coiffe; this particular habit and coiffe is rarely found on a doll model. $1500/1800

171. French Bisque Poupée Attributed to Barrois with Original Folklore Costume 14” (36 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, pale bisque, cobalt blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, arched feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, ears pierced into head, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid poupée body with gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees, stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1. Comments:

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French, circa 1865, attributed to Barrois. Value Points: charming pert expression, original body in very fresh and sturdy condition, wearing fine original folklore costume and coiffe. $1400/1800

172. French Bisque Poupée by Gaultier in Classic Size 4 17” (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, pale blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, arched brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig over cork pate, kid poupée body with gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees, stitched and separated fingers, vintage gold silk costume (skirt frail) undergarments, bonnet, purse, and leather boots. Condition: two faint hairlines at back of head. Marks: 4 (head and shoulders). Comments: Gaultier, circa 1875. Value Points: lovely quality of bisque with delicate complexion. $900/1500

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pierced ears, brunette human hair wig, pegjointed bisque arms and legs, painted peach stockings with painted black heeled two-strap shoes, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, small chips with touch-up at back torso neck and two fingers of left hand. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1885. Value Points: beautiful all-bisque with dramatic eyes, rare larger size. $500/700

175. German All-Bisque Child in Original Presentation 5” (13 cm.) overall. All-bisque miniature doll with blue glass inset eyes, painted features, closed mouth, jointed limbs, blonde mohair wig, enclosed in a silk bunting with lace edging. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: for the French market, circa 1890. Value Points: most appealing miniature doll in presentation. $200/300

176. Gorgeous French Bisque Bébé Triste, Size 13, by Emile Jumeau with Jumeau Shoes 28” (71 cm.) Bisque socket head with very full lower cheeks and chin, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes of great depth, thick dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the pale outlined lips, separately-modeled pierced ears, original blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with plump limbs, straight wrists, lovely vintage silk dress, undergarments, leather shoes incised “Bébé Jumeau Depose” on the soles.

173. 19th Century Miniature Folding Screen with Oil-Painted Scenes

Condition: generally excellent, original body and body finish. Marks: 13 (head) Jumeau Medaille

13” (33 cm.) A four-panel screen of heavy card stock has oil-painted scenes depicting gardens and castles in the 18th

d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau,

century style, along with painted architectural details; the reverse of the screen features painted scrolled borders. Excellent

portrait model sculpted by French artist Carriere-

condition. Mid-19th century. $400/600

Belleuse under commission to Jumeau, circa

174. Lovely German All-Bisque Miniature Doll by Simon and Halbig

1884. Value Points: gorgeous example of the beloved doll with exemplary quality of painted

9” (23 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, blue glass inset eyes with dark eyeliner, painted lashes,

features, enhanced further by splendid eyes.

feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, outlined lips, two square cut upper teeth, one square cut lower tooth,

$17,000/21,000

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178. Petite German Bisque Character Baby, 1272, by Franz Schmidt 10” (25 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, painted blonde baby hair, blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, feathered brows, pierced nostrils, wide open mouth, two porcelain upper teeth, tongue, composition baby body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F.S. & Co 1272/25 Deponiert. Comments: Franz Schmidt, circa 1915. Value Points: delightful expression, impressed cheek dimples, fine quality bisque and painting. $300/500

179. Miniature Three-Wheeled Woven Doll Carriage 19” (48 cm.) Woven carriage on metal frame with three spoked wheels, leather sunshade, tufted leather seat, wooden hand grip. Excellent condition. Circa 1885. $200/400

180. German Bisque Character Baby, 1272, by Franz Schmidt in Fine Antique Costume 20” (50 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, painted baby hair, chubby face, blue glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, short feathered brows, pierced nostrils, open mouth with outlined lips, two sculpted upper teeth, tongue, composition baby body, wearing elaborate antique multilayered costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F.S. & Co 1272/50 Z Deponiert. Comments: Franz Schmidt, circa 1915. Value Points: delightful

177. German Bisque Closed Mouth Doll by Kestner 18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, brush-stroked brows with enhancing

character with dimpled smile, fine quality of bisque. $400/600

mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, pretty antique costume.

181. German Bisque Character Baby “Lori” by Swaine & Co

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 13. Comments: Kestner, circa 1885. Value Points: very lovely gentle-faced child with fine

18” (46 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket

bisque, original wig, body and body finish. $1600/2200

head, brown painted baby hair, blue

decorative glaze, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line and impressed lip corners, blonde

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180. glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded lips, composition five-piece baby body, antique baby dress. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Lori 2 (incised) Geschutzt S & Co Germany (green stamp). Comments: Swaine and Co, circa 1915. Value Points: very expressive baby with fine modeling about the eyes and mouth. $600/900

182. German Bisque Character Baby by Mystery Maker 14� (36 cm.) head circ. Solid domed bisque head with flanged neck, painted brown baby hair, blue glass sleep eyes, tinted brows, painted lashes, accented nostrils, open mouth, two porcelain upper teeth, tongue, cloth torso, composition lower limbs, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 36 made in Germany. Comments: Germany, circa 1925. Value Points: rare model with very plump cheeks and chin. $300/500

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183. French Bisque “Bébé Gigoteur” by Jules Steiner from Au Nain Bleu 23” (58 cm.) Solid domed bisque head with flat-cut neck socket, dark blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked brows with feathering, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, open mouth, outlined lips, row of tiny porcelain teeth, original long blonde mohair wig, carton torso containing mechanism, composition arms and lower legs, kid-over-metal hinged hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Au Nain Bleu E. Chauviere Bould des Capucines, 27 Paris (paper label). Comments: Bébé Gigoteur, the deposed doll of Jules Steiner, circa 1880, when wound, the doll waves its arms and legs, and cries “mama”. Value Points: rare size, the doll was presented in the prestigious Parisian doll store of Au Nain Bleu and has its original label, wearing elaborate original gown and bonnet from Au Nain Bleu atelier, and original cream kidskin shoes with impressed full figure of a doll. $2500/3500

184. French Bisque Character Baby, 226, by SFBJ in Lavish Antique Costume 15” (38 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head with painted blonde baby hair, small blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted curly lashes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth modeled as though open with shaded lips, composition bent limb baby body.

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Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 226 Paris 6. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1915. Value Points: especially fine quality of sculpting with deeply-impressed dimples and laughter lines, lavish antique costume and bonnet, baby rattle. $2000/2800

185. Four Antique Silver Rattles 5 ½” (14 cm.) largest. Including a five bell silver whistle rattle with motherof-pearl handle, rattle with raised dog design, rattle with figural teddy bear, and silver bell with faux-bone handle. Excellent condition. Early 20th century. $200/300

186. Rare and Noteworthy French Bisque Bébé Attributed to Joanny 24” (61 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump lower cheeks, large dark blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked and multi-feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette hand-tied human hair wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, straight wrists, lovely silk costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 12. Comments: French, circa 1885, attributed to Joanny. Value Points: distinctive facial model with dramatic eyes and full cheeks, enhanced by finest bisque, sculpting and painting, original body finish. $7000/9000

187. Petite French Bisque Polichinelle in Original Costume 16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark upper eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, original wooden and excelsior body with sewn-on costume, defined front and back humps, wooden lower legs, bisque hands, white mohair wig. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Gaultier, circa 1880. Value Points: fine quality bisque, wearing perfectly-preserved original silk Polichinelle costume and cap, rare size. $1800/2300

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188. German Bisque Doll, Model 1124, by Kling with Original Folklore Costume 15” (38 cm.) Bisque shoulder head, brown glass inset eyes, painted curly lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, original muslin stitch-jointed body, bisque lower arms and legs, bare feet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 124 K (in bell symbol) 6. Comments: Kling, circa 1885. Value Points: rare larger size of the pretty child, with original body and wearing elaborate all-original folklore costume with wonderful detail. $1200/1500

189. German Bisque Miniature Doll with Original Folklore Costume 8” (20 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, slightly parted lips, four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig, five-piece paper mache body, painted black stockings, tan two-strap shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: attributed to Simon and Halbig, circa 1900. Value Points: all-original doll with well-detailed original folklore costume. $200/400

190. Outstanding German Bisque “Mein Liebling”, Model 117 by Kammer and Reinhardt 30” (76 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, dark painted eyeliner, painted curly lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 117 76. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, their model marketed as “Mein Susser Liebling”, (my sweet darling), circa 1912. Value Points: outstanding example of the desirable wistful-faced model with original body and body finish, finest matte bisque, rare extended-length original wig, lovely antique costume including unusual parasol. $6500/8500

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191. French Bisque Musical Automaton “Lady at the Spinning Wheel” by Roullet & Decamps 20” (51 cm.) Seated on a stool upon a velvet-covered wooden base is a bisque-head doll with amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, lushly-painted lashes, brushstroked brows, open mouth, tiny teeth, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, carton torso, bisque lower arms, wearing silk costume, a wooden spinning wheel and a flax holder in front. When wound, music plays and the doll turns head from side to side, while spinning the wheel with her right hand, and turning the flax holder with her left. Condition: generally excellent, mechanism and music function well, velvet faded, some elements of costume are replacements. Marks: 2. Comments: Roullet & Decamps, with Jumeau bisque head, circa 1890, the model has appeared in their original catalog as model #334 named “Fileuse”, and appears to be part of a series featuring daily home scenes that also included “Tapisseuse” (needlework), Repasseuse (ironing), and Blanchisseuse (laundry). Value Points: rarely found automaton with realistic movements. $6000/8500

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192. Amusing French Paper Mache Mechanical Toy “The Tailor” 11” (28 cm.) h. 8”l. A paper mache man with oversized head and sculpted curly hair

193. Delightful French Mechanical Toy “Busy in the Laundry Room”

is seated on a stool behind his work table, with sculpted and painted facial features

16”w. closed (40 cm.) A wooden framed room with hinged walls opens to reveal

including wrinkles and downcast eyes, pronounced nose and strong jaw; the head and

a well-fitted and busy laundry room; posed at the back are three bisque head dolls

right arm are attached to the hidden interior mechanism which operates by pushing

with glass eyes and mohair wigs, standing behind a wooden work table, with laundry

the front lever up and down, causing the head to turn side to side, and his arm to

tools in their hands. When wound, the dolls busily move their right arms, as though

appear as though stitching the trousers laid out on his work table. Condition: generally

scrubbing the linens in front of them. The setting has additional work tables and

excellent. Comments: French, circa 1860. Value Points: rare and amusing mechanical

shelves fitted with various tubs and tools, and there is a drying shed on the roof with

toy with excellent detail of sculpted and painted features. $1100/1500

laundry racks. Excellent condition, mechanism functions well. French, circa 1890. $2500/3500

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194. French Maple Wood Doll’s Armoire 17” (43 cm.) Of richly-grained maple wood with fauxbamboo styling, the armoire has beveled mirror door, small cabinet with pebbled glass and shelved interior, three narrow drawers and one wide drawer, with wooden drawer pulls. Excellent condition. French, circa 1890. $200/400

195. French Bisque Bébé by Rabery and Delphieu 15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, pretty antique costume. Condition: imperceptible light overpaint of hairline on forehead, otherwise excellent. Marks: R 2/0 D. Comments: Rabery and Delphieu, circa 1884. Value Points: well-modeled features, deep paperweight eyes, original body and body finish. $1800/2500

196. French Bisque Blue-Eyed Bébé by Emile Jumeau 14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, very deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, lushly-painted lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 5 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1890. Value Points: beautiful creamy bisque enhanced by very deep paperweight brilliant eyes, original body and body finish, pretty antique blue cotton dress, undergarments, stockings, leather shoes. $2800/3500

197. Beautiful French Brown-Eyed Bisque Bébé E.J. by Emile Jumeau

and wooden fully-jointed body, nice antique costume including Jumeau earrings.

16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner,

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose E 7 J (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or

painted dark curly lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked multi-feathered

Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1884. Value Points: beautiful doll with

brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips,

entrancing eyes with richly painted eye shadow and lashes, original body and body

pierced ears, brunette hand-tied human hair wig over cork pate, French composition

finish. $3500/4500

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198. Grand-Sized German Bisque Child, 1079, by Simon and Halbig 39� (99 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, accented lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, blonde human hair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, upper-leg ball joints are replaced, otherwise original body and body finish. Marks: 1079 18 Halbig S&H. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1900. Value Points: grand size child doll, with fine quality of bisque and painting. $1200/1800

199. German Bisque Lady Doll, 1358, by Simon and Halbig 14� (36 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, brown glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, brunette mohair wig, original muslin stitch-jointed body, bisque hands. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1385. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1900. Value Points: all-original condition of the rare model including wig, costume, body. $600/900

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200. Rare German Bisque Character, 1489, by Simon and Halbig with Toddler Body 14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, short feathered brows, rounded button-shaped nose with accented nostrils, open mouth, outlined lips with impressed dimples at lip corners, two porcelain upper teeth, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing, nice antique toddler costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1489 Simon & Halbig 6. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1915, the model known as Erika. Value Points: wonderful expression enhanced by fine matte bisque, sculpted laughter lines around the eyes and mouth. $1200/1700

201. Beautiful German Bisque “Mein Liebling”, Model 117, by Kammer and Reinhardt 20” (50 cm.) Bisque socket head, small blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with wistful downcast lips, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, pretty antique dress and bonnet, undergarments, cream kidskin shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 117 50. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912, their model marketed as Mein Susser Liebling (my sweet darling). Value Points: very fine quality of bisque and painting, enhancing decorative glaze on lips and with touches of dewy patina on complexion, original body and body finish. $3000/3700

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202. Gorgeous French Bisque Bébé E.J., Size 14, by Emile Jumeau 27” (69 cm.) Bisque socket head, deep brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, lushly-painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth, deeply-defined space between the very full shaded and outlined lips, separatelymodeled pierced ears, auburn mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, pretty lace and rose silk dress of vintage fabrics, undergarments, stockings, kidskin cream shoes. Condition: generally excellent, original body and body finish. Marks: Depose E 14 J (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1884. Value Points: gorgeous example with richly-decorated rarer brown eyes of great depth, finest bisque, sculpting and painting. $6500/8500

203. Beautiful French Bisque Musical Automaton “Valseuse” by Roullet & Decamps 18” (46 cm.) (excluding hat). Posed upon a red velvet covered base is a dancer posed en pointe on right leg, her left leg extended, arms held in front with a garland of flowers; the dancer has a bisque head with blue glass paperweight

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inset eyes, lushly-painted lashes, feathered brows, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, on bisque shoulder plate with carton torso, wire upper arms, bisque forearms. Condition: generally excellent, music and motion function well. Marks: (Jumeau artist checkmarks on head). Comments: Roullet et Decamps, the model appeared in the firm’s original catalog as #11, named “Valseuse”, circa 1890. Value Points: wearing original rose silk costume with matching slippers and bonnet, the dancer twirls around when wound, leaning her upper torso to and fro, and lifting her left leg up and down, while music plays. $6000/8000

204. Large French Bisque Polichinelle in Original Elaborate Silk and Lace Costume 30” (76 cm.) (to tip of hat). Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, blonde mohair wig, on original wooden and excelsior body with attached silk costume of Polichinelle, and having characteristic hump at front and back of torso, bisque hands. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F.G. (scroll). Comments: French, circa 1890, the symbolic French figure has original bisque head by Gaultier. Value Points: rare large size in perfectly-preserved condition with elaborate silk costume decorated with gilt braid, paillettes, and lace, and with matching cap. $2500/3500

205. Beautiful French Bisque Bébé Triste by Emile Jumeau in Rare Size 10 22” (56 cm.) Bisque socket head with very full cheeks and chin, brown glass paperweight inset eyes with heavily-modeled eyelids, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and multi-feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined pale lips, separately-modeled pierced ears, original blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-looseball-jointed body with straight wrists, plump limbs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 10 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1884, from the commissioned sculpture by Carrier-Belleuse, the model known as Bébé Triste in reference to her wistful expression. Value Points: rare size of the beloved model with very fine delicate bisque, beautiful painting around the eyes, original wig, body, body finish, and beautiful antique coral velvet and lace dress with matching bonnet (likely original), fur muff and collar, undergarments, socks and shoes. $14,000/18,000

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206. Pair, French Bisque Poupées in Original Folklore Costumes of Northern France 9” (23 cm.) Each has bisque shoulder head with painted facial features, blue eyes with painted upper lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, the man with painted sideburns, wire-armature body, composition lower arms and legs, bare feet. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, probably Gaultier, circa 1885. Value Points: the man and woman wear their original folklore fisherman costumes of Northern France, including accessories. $1100/1500

206.1. French Brown-Complexioned Bisque Bébé by Denamur in Exotic Costume 16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head with rich brown complexion, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, painted curly lashes, black brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners,

France D.L. 2. Comments: circa 1917, Value Points: the doll is wearing

open mouth, row of modeled teeth, pierced ears, black mohair wig over cork pate, French brown

original military Scottish costume including cap and stockings with

composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: E.D. Depose.

matching plaid borders. $200/400

Comments: Etienne Denamur, circa 1890. Value Points: beautiful complexion with fine luminous patina, original body and body finish. Value Points: wearing well-detailed and elaborate Turkish costume of silk and embroidered lace, with jewelry and gold coins. $1500/1900

207. French Bisque Miniature Doll in Original Costume

207.1. French Mechanical Bellow Toy “Clown on a Chair” with Rare Markings 11” (28 cm.) A wooden chair stands upon a wooden platform with painted grass cover, alongside a wooden-handled bellows with painted

6” (15 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted facial features, blue eyes, closed mouth, flocked hair

grass cover; seated on the chair is a bisque-head clown with blue glass

at sides of face, five-piece paper mache body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Montreuil

eyes, brush-stroked brows, closed mouth, block torso, wire arms, wooden

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mohair wig over Steiner pate, Steiner composition fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: J. Steiner Bte SGDG Paris Fre A 14 (head) Le Petit Parisien Bébé J. Steiner Medaille d’Or Paris 1889 (torso). A La Mignonette Poupées & Bébés Mon. Guigue... (paper label on torso). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1889, the doll was sold in the prestige Parisian doll shop of A La Mignonette. Value Points: beautiful bébé with original store label, wearing antique red silk dress, bonnet, undergarments, socks and shoes. $2800/3800

hands, paper mache loosely-jointed legs. When the bellows is pressed, the clown performs any number of acrobatic tricks in an amusing manner. Condition: clown and mechanism excellent, finish on chair and base is scuffed. Marks: H.G, Paris (incised on head). Comments: Circa 1890, French, the maker of the French mechanical and pull toys characterized by the distinctively painted base remains a mystery; the head is a rare model by Henri Delcroix of Paris. Value Points: delightful toy with delightful tricks, rare bisque head, original silk costume. $1800/2500

208. Pretty Wide-Eyed French Bisque Bébé Steiner, Figure A, with Boutique Label 21” (53 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes with “dot” highlights, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with fine subtle shading of lips, pierced ears, brunette

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the back and decorated with a sculpted black bow at the crown, sculpted pierced ears, cobalt blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, lightly-feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, original commercial muslin body with bisque lower arms and legs, painted grey ankle boots, wearing original folklore costume. Condition: generally excellent, professional restoration to left boot. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1875. Value Points: rare model with very beautiful face enhanced by rich cobalt blue glass eyes. $1200/1600

210. Pretty German Bisque Child, 167, by Kling with Original Kling Body, Signed “Ella” Shoes 12” (30 cm.) Solid domed bisque shoulder head turned slightly to the right, blue

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glass eyes, red eyeliner, arched brows, accented nostrils of rounded nose, closed mouth with downcast lips, blonde mohair wig, original kid body with pin and gusset-jointing, bisque lower arms and legs, bare feet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Germany 167 K (in bell symbol) 1. Comments: Kling, circa 1885. Value Points: very pretty doll with wistful expression, lovely bisque, original body with bisque bare feet, antique costume including original leather shoes inscribed

209. Beautiful Early German Bisque Lady by Simon and Halbig with Sculpted Brown Hair and Original Costume

“Ella”. $500/800

14” (36 cm.) Pale bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate,

211. German All-Bisque Mignonette with Painted Black Boots

sculpted light brown hair waved away from face into large looped braids at

6” (15 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque

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torso, blue glass eyes, painted features, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white stockings and black ankle boots, antique red knit costume. Condition: generally excellent, few small flakes at torso neck. Marks: 14 a. Comments: attributed to Gebruder Kuhnlenz, circa 1900. Value Points: very pretty face with closed mouth, rare boots. $250/350

212. Petite German Bisque Closed Mouth Child by Kestner 10” (25 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, brunette mohair wig, early composition and wooden body with

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jointing at shoulders, hips and knees. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: 5. Comments: Kestner, circa 1885. Value Points: very dear early closed mouth child with lovely bisque and painting, original body and body finish, pretty antique costume, original shoes incised 2/0. $1200/1800

213. German Bisque Miniature Doll by K*R in Original Costume 7” (19 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, open with bare feet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Halbig 19. Comments:

215. German Bisque Mechanical Walking Doll with Baby

Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1910. Value Points: pristine condition with beautiful

7” (18 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue

long soft mohair curls, well-detailed factory original folklore costume, tiny shoes

glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows,

marked 2/0. $300/500

open mouth, four porcelain teeth, blonde

mouth, four tiny teeth, blonde mohair wig, composition five-piece flapper style body

214. All-Original German Bisque Child, 174, by Kestner in Petite Size

mohair wig, cone-shaped body is hidden under her costume and which encloses a clockwork mechanism, with brass wheeled

12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, long painted lashes, feathered

base, wire upper arms, wooden lower

brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig

arms, antique costume, holding little doll.

over plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 10/0.

excellent. Marks: b made in Germany 3 174. Comments: Kestner, circa 1900. Value

Comments: Germany, circa 1890. Value

Points: beautiful bisque, original wig, pate, near-perfect original body, wearing factory-

Points: charming little toy, when wound the

original folklore costume. $400/600

doll glides around and forward. $300/500

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216. Beautiful French Bisque Bébé by Schmitt et Fils with Original Signed Body 18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump cheeks and throat, almond-shaped pale blue glass eyes with spiral threading and darker blue outer rims, dark eyeliner, short painted lashes, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils of pointy-tip nose, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-balljointed body with flat-cut derriere and straight wrists, lovely vintage aqua silk dress with cord trim, undergarments, stockings and shoes, and fine early bonnet. Condition: faint hairline at right side forehead from crown rim to right eye corner, otherwise excellent. Marks: Bte SGDG 3. Comments: Schmitt et Fils, circa 1880. Value Points: an especially beautiful example of the early bébé whose splendid eyes and delicate complexion are contrasted against her plump face, original body and body finish. $5000/7500

217. French Gilded Wooden Salon Chair for Doll

218. Early French Bisque Bébé by Mystery Maker, Petite Size 1

219. French Bisque Premiere Bébé by Emile Jumeau

11” (28 cm.) Of carved wood with

11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, very large blue glass enamel

painted eyeliner and lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, feathered

fancily-turned spindles and having

spiral threaded eyes, long painted lashes, brush-stroked and

brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with

original rich gold leaf finish, the

feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth

outlined pale lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate,

chair has original silk upholstered

with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair curled wig over

French composition and wooden eight-ball-loose-jointed body

seat whose deep tufting is held by

cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-ball-jointed

with straight wrists, wearing pretty antique costume. Condition:

matching silk covered buttons, with

body, wearing pretty costume and bonnet. Condition: old

generally excellent, light touch up over few wig pulls, old retouch

braid edging. Excellent condition.

faint hairline from crown rim in front of ear into cheek, hands

to body. Marks: 5 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body).

French, circa 1875. $400/600

not original. Marks: 1. Comments: French, circa 1878, maker

Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878, first period bébé of Jumeau.

uncertain. Value Points: enchanting wide-eyed doll in desirable

Value Points: the endearing shy expression of this rare early period

petite size. $1800/2500

bébé is wonderfully achieved in this example with delicate bisque

14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes,

and lovely eyes, original body. $2500/3200

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220. German Bisque Character, 560a, by Marseille with Dimpled Smile 23� (58 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils of rounded-tip nose, open mouth with outlined lips, two porcelain upper teeth, blonde mohair bobbed wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, pretty antique dress, undergarments, stockings, blue kidskin shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Germany 560a A 8 M DRMR 232 1. Comments: Marseille, circa 1918. Value Points: wonderful cheerful expression with well-modeled dimples and beautiful bisque, original body and body finish. $600/900

221. German Bisque Character Toddler Attributed to Bruno Schmidt 18� (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, small blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, long painted curly lashes, short

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feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, brunette human hair bobbed wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing, antique costume in the Buster Brown style. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 9. Comments: attributed to Bruno Schmidt, circa 1915. Value Points: very expressive features on the character boy with original toddler body, original body finish, fine quality of bisque. $500/700

222. Petite Sonneberg Bisque Doll, Model 117, with Original Costume 11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, long painted lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, five-piece paper mache body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 117 1. Comments: Sonneberg, maker unknown, circa 1885. Value Points: very dear little girl wears original white woolen mariner costume with aqua braid trim, matching cap, factory-original undergarments, stockings, white kidskin slippers. $800/1000

223. Pair, German All-Bisque Character Babies by Gebruder Heubach 5” (13 cm.) Each is one-piece all-bisque figure of naked baby in seated pose, one posed shyly with head tilted and finger to mouth, legs crossed; and the other with arms held as though frightened, each with sculpted blonde hair with topknot curls, sideglancing intaglio eyes, each marked Heubach (in square). Excellent condition. Gebruder Heubach, Germany, circa 1910. $500/800

224. German Bisque Bye-Lo Baby in Very Elaborate Gown and Bunting 12” (30 cm.) head circ. Solid domed bisque head with flanged neck, tinted baby hair and brows, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and feathered

American artist and made in Germany under commission from Borgfeldt, 1923. So successful

brows, closed mouth with wide center line, muslin baby body, celluloid hands.

was the doll that in its first year it became known as The Million Dollar Baby. Value Points:

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: copr. by Grace S. Putnam made in

the signal doll has original body, and is wearing fabulous antique gown, and is enclosed in a

Germany (head) (body also signed). Comments: Bye-Lo, designed by the

lavish embroidered tulle and lace bunting with aqua silk ribbons. $600/800

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225. French Bisque Bébé by Steiner, Figure A, with Especially Pretty Face 20” (51 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes with “dot” highlights, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded full lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over Steiner pate, Steiner compositon fully-jointed body, wearing lovely silk costume with matching bonnet, antique undergarments, black woven stockings, and black leather shoes incised C.M. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: J. Steiner Bte SGDG Paris Fre A 13 (head) Le Petit Parisien Bébé J. Steiner Medaille d’Or Paris 1889 (body). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1890. Value Points: most endearing shy expression with very fine delicate bisque and beautifully-painted brows and lips, original body and body finish. $3200/4200

226. French Miniature Chaise a Porteur as Vitrine 12” (30 cm.) The wooden framed sedan chair with beveled glass windows at the side and front opening door has curved shape to the roof, and is covered with silk brocade and gold velvet with gold braid edging; the interior is lined with patterned silk faille. Excellent condition. French, circa 1890. $400/600

227. Petite French Bisque Bébé, Figure A, by Jules Steiner in Rare Size 0 8” (20 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted long lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, outlined lips, blonde mohair wig over original Steiner pate, Steiner composition body jointed at shoulders and hips, lovely vintage coral silk and lace costume, undergarments, socks, shoes. Condition: generally excellent.

(head) Medaille d’Or Paris 1889 Bébé Steiner (body). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1890. Value Points: rare petite

Marks: “Le Parisien” A 0 Paris (head) “Le Parisien” Medaille

bébé with wonderful expressiveness and fine bisque has original body and body finish, original Steiner pate, and

d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1890. Value

original white pique costume, bonnet, undergarments, socks, and black leather slippers. $1800/2200

Points: rare size 0 bébé has lovely bisque and expression, original body and body finish, original Steiner pate. $1500/2100

228. Precious Tiny French Bisque Bébé Steiner, Figure A, with Original Costume

229. Rare French Bisque Bébé by Jules Steiner, Figure B, with Signed Steiner Eyes 25” (64 cm.) Bisque socket head with plump cheeks, dark blue glass eyes which open and close from wire lever at the back of head, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, rose-blushed eye shadow, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, slightly-parted outlined lips, two rows of tiny porcelain teeth, pierced

8” (20 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset

ears, brunette mohair wig, French composition fully-jointed body, pretty silk and lace costume and bonnet,

eyes, painted long lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and

undergarments, stockings, shoes, velvet purse. Condition: generally excellent, original body and body finish.

eye corners, closed mouth, brunette mohair wig over original

Marks: Figure B N. 15 Steiner Bte SGDG Paris (head) Le Petit Parisien (paper label of doll holding French

Steiner pate, Steiner fully-jointed composition body. Condition:

flag) Steiner Bte SGDG (eyes). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1890. Value Points: rare model with original

generally excellent. Marks: J. Steiner Bte SGDG Paris Fre A 1

signed body and signed eyes, very fine quality of bisque and painting. $4500/6500

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230. French Bisque Character Doll from Art Reform Era in Original Uniform with Accessories 19� (48 cm.) Bisque socket head, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, thick brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils of strong nose, closed mouth with firmly-set lips, brunette mohair wig, late French composition fullyjointed body. Condition: generally excellent, unrefined quality of bisque that is typical for this model. Comments: French, circa 1917, from the art reform movement of that time, designed to re-ignite the prominence of the French doll industry. Value Points: this, and the following doll, are rarely found models, with distinctive facial expression, wearing antique khaki green flannel uniform with red piping, matching cap, with accessories including metal canteen, green twill satchel, wooden rifle, and brown mohair backpack, with leather trim. $1800/2500

231. French Bisque Character Doll from Art Reform Era in Original Costume 19� (48 cm.) Bisque socket head, large blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, thick brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils of strong nose, closed mouth with firmly-set lips, brunette human hair hand-tied wig, late

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French composition fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, unrefined quality of bisque that is typical for this model. Comments: French, circa 1917, inspired by the doll art reform movement. Value Points: a companion to the preceding doll, the rare model has distinctive facial expression, wearing antique brown woolen coat with wooden buttons, undergarments, woolen stockings, leather boots incised L.D., woven straw hat, and carries a French woven market basket and a woodenhandled black umbrella. $1800/2500

232. French Wooden Miniature School Room with Teacher and Students 18” (46 cm.) l., 15”h. The wooden framed school room with fancy cornice that is decorated by the shield and flag of France, hinges open to reveal a cozy teaching setting, with natural finish on the walls that are decorated with maps, two curtained windows, a teacher’s desk set at the back with rostrum, three double student desks, one single student

233. French Carved Bone Dice

desk, black board and easel, shelves containing

Four carved bone dice (each ¼” square) along with three

a carved wooden feathered peacock and carved

carved bone balls. Along with a bronze figural of shoe

bone bird-watching glasses. There is a glove, bell,

upon which are a crawling lizard and a leaping frog.

notebooks, bisque-head teacher and five bisque-

Excellent condition. Late 19th century. $200/300

head students. Excellent condition. French, circa 1900. $1100/1500

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straight wrists, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 7. Comments: Sonneberg, mystery maker, circa 1885. Value Points: fine original condition with beautifully decorated eyes, original body and body finish. $600/800

235. German All-Bisque Miniature Doll, 890, by Simon and Halbig in Presentation Box

235.

6” (15 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, brown glass eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four tiny teeth, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted black stockings and brown two-strap shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 890 2 (head and torso). Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: wearing pretty antique dress, the doll is presented in her lace-edged presentation box. $400/600

236. German All-Bisque Miniature Doll, 886, by Simon and Halbig in Original Dress 5” (13 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, slightly-parted lips, tiny porcelain teeth, blonde human hair, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted black stockings and brown two-strap shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 886 0.

234. Sonneberg Bisque Doll by Mystery Maker for the French Market 17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, large blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, row of tiny teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body with

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Comments: Simon and Halbig for the French market, circa 1885. Value Points: especially pretty face with fine bisque, wearing original silk dress, undergarments, bonnet. $500/700


237. AllOriginal German All-Bisque Mignonette for the French Market, Likely Au Nain Bleu 8” (20 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kidedged bisque torso, blue glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, slightly-parted lips, four tiny teeth, brunette mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted black stockings and brown heeled ankle boots with four laces. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890, the doll wears original rose silk dress and bonnet, undergarments, likely from the workshops of Au Nain Bleu in Paris; the doll was presented to the French market. Value Points: pristine alloriginal condition of the lovely doll, with fancily-painted boots, gorgeous original costume. $600/800

238. Lovely French Bisque Bébé by Jules Steiner, Figure A, in Fine Antique Costume 23” (58 cm.) Bisque socket head, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes with dot highlights, thickly-feathered brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, auburn mohair wig, Steiner composition fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Steiner Paris Fre A 15 (head) Le Petit Parisien Bébé Steiner Medaille d’Or Paris 1889. Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1890. Value Points: very beautiful luminous bisque, original body and body finish, lovely antique costume including magenta silk dress, undergarments, lace ruffled bonnet, leather shoes, and magenta silk parasol with lace trim, wooden handle and rare dog head grip. $3000/4000

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240. French Bisque Character, 235, by SFBJ with Wonderful Bright Expression 14” (36 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head with sculpted short boyish hair in side-parted fashion, brilliant blue glass inset eyes, painted brown lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with smiling expression, shaded and outlined lips, two sculpted teeth, French composition fully-jointed body, antique black felt boy’s Sunday suit. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 235 Paris 4. Value Points: very fine modeling with highly-defined dimples and laughter lines, excellent bisque. $1100/1500

241. French Bisque Pouting Character, 252, by SFBJ 13” (33 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass inset eyes, short brown painted lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with downcast lips and center accent line, composition five-piece baby body, wearing antique velvet boy’s suit and cap. Condition: 1” hairline on forehead. Marks: SFBJ 252 Paris 4. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1912. Value Points: sought-after model with fine modeling of endearing solemn-faced child. $1100/1500

242. French Bisque “Paris Bébé” by Danel & Cie with Outstanding Sculpting 26” (66 cm.) Bisque socket head, dark blue glass

239. Wonderful French Toy Parisian Kiosk with Miniature Journals, and Attendant

paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, defined space between the

14” (36 cm.) The six-sided kiosk in classic 19th-century Parisian style, has

shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, auburn mohair

heavy board sides and is decorated on the exterior walls with a myriad of

wig over cork pate, original distinctive wooden neck

posters advertising everything from the latest Parisian revues (e.g.”Les Folies

dowel attachment, French composition and wooden

Bergeronnettes”) to chocolate treats to even a poster advertising the latest

fully-jointed body, fine antique costume and bonnet.

in French toys. the kiosk hinges open to the fitted interior with shelves and

Condition: generally excellent, very faint hairline

racks holding nearly 50 folded miniature newspapers, along with a desk and a

from back crown rim to side seam. Marks: Paris Bébé

window that opens to serve the public. Included is a bisque doll with painted

Tete Depose 11 (head) (Eiffel Towel symbol and Paris

brown hair and blue glass eyes, closed mouth with painted teeth, five-piece

Bébé mark on torso). Comments: Danel & Cie, circa

composition walking-style body, antique costume, marked 227 3/0. Condition:

1889, the model was made for one or two years only

the kiosk is intact and complete, albeit fading and some spotting on posters;

until halted by the Jumeau lawsuit against the firm for

the doll has tiniest eye rim flake and nose rub. Comments: French, circa 1910.

copying. Value Points: rare model with original signed

Value Points: among the rarest of the French menage toys presented in the

head and body, wonderful costume, exceptionally fine

Parisian Etrennes catalogs, chock-ful of miniature journals and newspapers,

detail of sculpting lending a well-defined character

and with rare size of the SFBJ art character doll. $1200/1700

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243. German Paper Mache Gentleman on Horseback 10� (25 cm.) Paper mache shoulder head with black painted pate, painted facial features, blue eyes, closed mouth, muslin body with wooden lower limbs, antique woolen costume. The doll is posed astride a carved wooden horse with cream hide cover, wheeled feet, and having elaborate leather saddle, bridle and saddle blanket. Condition: very good. Comments: circa 1860. Value Points: wonderful toy assemblage with well-crafted leather work. $800/1200

244. French Carved Wooden Horse with Woven Two-Wheeled Cart 29� (74 cm.) A carved wooden horse with hide cover has elaborate leather harness and little wheeled feet, and is pulling a woven wicker cart with two large spoked wheels. Very good condition, some wear to horse hide, eyes missing. French, circa 1875. $600/900

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245. Large German Bisque Child, 1079, by Simon and Halbig, Size 17 ½ 40” (102 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, open mouth, shaded and accented lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, woolen costume of dapper young lad. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1079 - 17 ½ S&H Germany dep. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: rare large size, very fine bisque, original body and body finish. $1800/2300

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247. 19th Century Doll-Size Porcelain Tetea-Tete Service 4” (10 cm.) h. tea pot. Of fine white porcelain with lavish Dresden-style floral decorations overall depicting a variety of colorful flowers, enhanced with handpainted butterflies and branch-shaped handles, the service for two includes lidded teapot, lidded sugar, lidded creamer, two cups and saucers. Marked with blue cross-hatch symbol. Germany, circa 1885. Excellent condition. $300/500

246. French Bisque Poupée in Exhibition Size Attributed to Barrois 26” (66 cm.) Pale bisque shoulder head with plump cheeks, cobalt blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, mouth with outlined pale lips, ears pierced into head, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupée body

248. German Bisque Three-Face Doll by Carl Bergner

with gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees, vintage silk gown and bonnet, undergarments, slippers. Condition:

15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head with three alternate

generally excellent. Comments: attributed to Barrois, circa 1860. Value Points: gentle expression with fine quality of

faces, including dolly face with blue glass eyes, closed

bisque and brilliant eyes. $3500/5500

mouth with smiling expression and impressed dimples,

painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, arched feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed

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sleeping face with modeled closed eyelids and crying face with blue glass eyes, closed mouth as though crying with modeled tears; the faces alternately revealed by turning a knob at the crown, blonde mohair wig over cardboard hood, cloth over carton torso, composition limbs, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent, some craquelure on composition shoulders. Marks: C.B. Comments: Carl Bergner, circa 1890. Value Points: wellmodeled details on the amusing three-faced doll expressing different moods. $800/1200

249. French Doll-sized Chaise a Porteur with Velvet Cover 18” (46 cm.) The woodenframed chaise a porteur has beveled glass at side windows and opening front door, curveshaped roof and back, and is covered with flocked burgundy velvet with gold braid edging; the door opens to (frail) silk lined interior and seat, with two matching carrying handles. Very good condition, some wear to velvet. French, circa 1890. $400/600

250. French Bisque Mechanical Doll by Jules Steiner with Gliding Movement 15” (38 cm.) Bisque shoulder head, cobalt blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner,

generally excellent. Comments: attributed to Jules Steiner who deposed the design

painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth with

for the gliding doll, circa 1860; when wound the doll glides along as though a child

outlined lips, two rows of porcelain teeth, unpierced ears, blonde human hair wig over

walking, waves arms up and down and cries “mama” in a clear voice. Value Points:

cork pate, French carton torso forming into a full cone-shaped skirt with wheeled base

well-functioning movement on the early doll with lovely bisque. $3500/4500

which contains clockwork mechanism, bisque lower arms, pretty costume. Condition:

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251. French Bisque Bébé by Emile Jumeau, Size 16, with Outstanding Wedding Ensemble 38” (97 cm.) Bisque socket head, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, dark painted lashes, brush-stroked and multi-feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, open mouth, row of porcelain teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, German composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, body is appropriately sized albeit not original. Marks: 16. Comments: Jumeau, circa 1895. Value Points: very beautiful clarity of bisque with enriching painting of features, brilliant eyes, original body finish, wearing fine antique ivory silk faille wedding gown, undergarments, slippers, silk purse, wax orange blossom bouquet, lace veil. $2500/3500

252. Large German All-Bisque Miniature Doll with Original Habit 7” (18 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils,

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closed mouth with center accent line, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white ribbed stockings, painted blue heeled two-strap shoes, wearing antique nun’s habit. Condition: there are little restorations on right shoulder, right leg, and fingers. Comments: Germany, circa 1880. Value Points: sweet-faced child with beautiful painting on the perfect bisque head. $200/400

253. French Wooden Maitrise Model Secretary Desk 16” (41 cm.) h. 13”l. The wooden desk with rolled front, pull-out writing surface, and three pencil drawers has cabriole legs, and elaborate inlay designs in star and design patterns of exotic woods; the inlays extend around all four sides. Excellent condition, few small inlay pieces lacking. French, late 19th century, rare miniature maitrise model of exquisite workmanship. $500/700

254. Fine Early French Bisque Premiere Bébé with Boutique Label, Signed Shoes, Signed Bonnet 14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head with delicate bisque, full cheeks, large “wrap-around” blue eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve-blushed eye shadow,

with silk lining and original gilt lettered French milliner’s label. Condition: generally

arched feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with delicate

excellent. Marks: 2/0 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (torso) Mouet, Poitiers

accented lips, pierced ears, brunette hand-tied human hair wig in ringlet curls, cork

(original boutique label). Comments: Emile Jumeau, his premiere model bébé, circa

pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight

1878, with portrait-like quality. Value Points: gorgeous delicate bébé with dramatic

wrists, antique cashmere cream dress, undergarments, cast silver baby figural necklace,

large eye sockets, spiral threaded eyes, beautiful bisque, original body and body finish.

stockings, black leather shoes signed “Bébé Au Bon Marche”, and fancy woven bonnet

$6500/8500

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255. Beautiful Large French Bisque Block Letter Bébé by Gaultier with Original Body

256. Late 19th Century Oil Painted “Girl with Doll and Carriage”

32” (81 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump cheeks, dark blue glass paperweight inset

her doll, a green wicker carriage at her side, and a book and blanket fallen at her bare

eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted dark lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented

feet, framed. Excellent condition. Late 19th century. $800/1100

eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined full lips, pierced ears, brunette

16” (41 cm.) x 14”. Oil on canvas depicts a young girl in chemise seated and holding

hand-tied human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed

257. Late French Bisque Bébé with Original Costume

body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, impressed modeling line at back

18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes

of head is original. Marks: F. 15 G (block letters). Comments: Gaultier, circa 1882. Value

and brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette

Points: rare large size with outstanding modeling enhanced by lovely bisque and very fine

human hair hand-tied wig, late French composition fully-jointed body. Condition:

painting of eye decoration and mouth, original body and body finish. $4500/6500

generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1900, maker unknown, high production

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doll. Value Points: wearing factory original dress and matching cap. $300/500

258. French Wooden Doll Chair 16” (41 cm.) Carved wooden chair with fancy spindles and arms has upholstered seat with embroidered detail and silk fringe. Very good condition. French, circa 1890. $150/200

259. French Bisque “Bébé Louvre” by Emile Jumeau 21” (53 cm.) Bisque socket head, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes in smaller eye cuts, thick dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, rose blushed eye shadow,

wooden fully-jointed body, antique ivory silk faille dress with lace trim, undergarments, straw bonnet, leather

brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils,

shoes signed Paris Depose. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: B 10 L. Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1890,

closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette

the model was commissioned for the Parisian department store, Au Louvre. Value Points: beautiful doll with fine

mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and

creamy bisque, rich decoration of eyes and lips, of the rare model. $3500/4500

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260. German Paper Mache Lady as Peddler Doll 12” (30 cm.) Posed upon a velvet covered base is a paper mache lady doll with black sculpted curly hair,

accented nostrils, closed mouth with peaceful smile, brunette human

painted features, blue eyes, closed mouth, with elaborate costume including traditional woolen red cape,

hair wig, muslin slender body with wooden lower limbs. Condition:

holding a basket of wares which include sewing notions, tiny toys, dinner ware, and others. Condition:

generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1850. Value Points:

generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1880. Value Points: well-preserved doll, with excellent

especially beautiful face with original painting, wearing fine antique

original wares. $800/1100

costume. $600/900

261. German Paper Mache Lady in Wonderful Antique Costume 13” (33 cm.) Paper mache shoulder head with solid dome having painted black pate and cut slit for wig,

262. Four German Porcelain Miniature Figures by Meissen

heart-shaped face, painted turquoise eyes, black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, aquiline nose with

5 ½” (14 cm.) largest. Each is finely-sculpted porcelain figure with

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elaborate detail of facial features, hair, and accessories including cherub with garland of grapes, seated winged cherub, winged boy with tricorn hat and uniform, and winged angel with coronet, uniform and wreath enclosing a balance scale. Each has Meissen stamp with various numbers. Each has small flakes, the largest with professional restoration on hands. Germany, Meissen, mid-19th century. $300/500

263. French Paper Mache Doll with Original Body, Wig and Costume 26” (66 cm.) Solid domed paper mache shoulder head with painted black pate, black enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, two upper and two lower teeth, brunette mohair tacked-on wig, French kid poupée body with gusset-jointing at hips, knees and elbows, stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent, small dent at back of head under wig. Comments: French, circa 1850. Value Points: most appealing model has original wig, body, complexion, and wearing fine antique costume. $900/1300

264. French Paper Mache Lady Doll with Original Wig and Poupée Body 25” (64 cm.) Solid domed paper mache shoulder head with painted black pate, small black glass enamel inset eyes, dark painted eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth with outlined

jointing at elbows, hips and knees, stitched and separated fingers, antique costume and shoes. Condition: generally

lips, two upper and two lower teeth, brunette hand-

excellent, one small reinforcement on left hip. Comments: French, circa 1850. Value Points: original finish and wig,

tied human hair wig, kid poupée body with gusset-

sturdy original body. $900/1300

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early repaint of head, original albeit sparse wig, original body. Comments: European, mid-18th century. Value Points: luxury large size, with original (very frail) silk gown with superbly embroidered details. $800/1200

266. Italian Wax Creche Baby in Original Vignette 10� (25 cm.) Poured wax shoulder head with blue enamel eyes, painted features, closed mouth with center accent line between pale lips, blonde mohair wig, softly-stuffed cloth torso and upper limbs, wax lower arms and legs, baby body. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Italian, late 19th century. Value Points: the doll is presented in original vignette, in paper mache bower of tree with wheat sheath and flowers, on original wooden base. $300/500

265. Large 18th Century Paper Mache Doll 30� (76 cm.) Solid domed paper mache shoulder head with very full face that is slightly inclined, broad sloping shoulders attached to body by original hemp ties, brown glass enamel inset eyes, heavily-modeled lids, lightlydetailed facial features, closed mouth with modeled upper teeth and tongue tip, wrapped hemp body, large composition hands. Condition: probably

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267. German Carved Wooden Doll in Original Gilt Metallic Costume 13” (33 cm.) All-carved wood except cast metal wire upper legs, well-defined facial features on oval-shaped elongated face, defined eye sockets and lips, painted facial features and blushed cheeks, expressivelyposed fingers, painted sandals, wearing original metallic gilt costume, and posed on wooden base. Condition: very good, original finish, little scratch on cheek, silk cape at back is very frail. Comments: Germany, late 18th century. Value Points: fine artistic carving and original finish, wonderful detail of original costume. $800/1200

268. German Bisque Miniature Doll as Troubadour 6” (15 cm.) Bisque socket head with painted facial features, blue eyes, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, wrapped armature body, bisque lower arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent, body design is unique to this doll. Comments:

circa 1890. Value Points: wearing original burgundy velvet troubadour costume with gold trim, lace edging, with gilt metal sword, and bone and tortoise shell miniature guitar. $200/300

269. French Toy Opera Theatre with Eight Miniature Dolls 23” (58 cm.) x 22”. The wooden framed toy theatre has sculpted architectural details including classic theatrical masks, and has gilt lettered name “Opera” on the crest, the original cloth curtain that winds open and closed, and original backdrop and side walls, along with eight bisque dolls with sculpted hair and painted facial features, and wearing original costumes. Generally excellent. French, circa 1885. $1100/1500

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270. Two Neopolitan Wax Dolls in Original Silk Costumes

blonde mohair inserted hair, softly-stuffed muslin body and

15” (38 cm.) Each has poured wax shoulder head with amber honey tone, head posed tilted to the side, closed

upper limbs, poured wax lower

mouth, blonde curly wig, one with painted blue eyes, softly-stuffed muslin body, poured wax arms and legs

limbs, antique coral velvet

(fingers on left hand damaged), and wearing coral silk original gown; the other with cobalt blue glass eyes,

boy’s costume and cap, leather

excelsior stuffed body, poured wax arms and legs and wearing original aqua silk gown with paillettes and silver

shoes marked OO with coral

metallic fringe. Condition: generally excellent (except as noted above). Comments: Neopolitan, late 19th

pom-poms. Condition: generally

century. Value Points: very expressive features, each with original wig, body and costume. $300/400

271. Rare Petite English Poured Wax Child with Maker’s Signature 11” (28 cm.) Poured wax head, tiny blue glass inset eyes, painted features, closed mouth with wistful expression,

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excellent. Marks: (see photo insert). Comments: English, maker uncertain, possibly Charles Marsh, late 19th century. Value Points: rare size, original costume, maker’s signature. $400/500


273. German Wax over Paper Mache Lady Doll with Fine Antique Costume 18” (46 cm.) Wax over paper mache shoulder

272. German Wax over Paper Mache Doll with Signed Body, Fine Original Costume 17” (43 cm.) Wax over paper mache shoulder head, brown glass sleep eyes, tinted features,

head, blue glass inset eyes, painted features, closed mouth, blonde lambswool wig, original commercial muslin stitch-jointed body with wax-over-paper mache lower limbs, painted boots. Condition: very good, wax very worn on boots. Comments: Germany, circa 1885. Value Points: wearing antique blue silk dress with patterned detail, fringed accent, velvet bonnet, undergarments. $400/600

closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, original

274. German Wax over Paper Mache Doll

kid commercial stitch-jointed body with wax

14” (36 cm.) Wax over paper mache shoulder head with crown slit for wig insertion,

lower arms. Condition: complexion faded, large chip at back shoulder plate, left

cobalt blue glass sleep eyes, painted features, closed mouth, softly-stuffed muslin body,

hand fingers missing. Marks: (Berlin shop or maker’s stamp on torso). Comments:

wax over paper mache lower limbs, painted blue ankle boots with orange ties, antique

Germany, circa 1880. Value Points: rare stamped body, fabulous original costume

red woolen costume with lambswool fleecy trim and matching cap. Condition: very

comprising linen dress, lace bonnet, undergarments, stockings, and fine shoes.

good, original wig is very sparse. Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: unusual

$200/300

doll with original highly-stylized costume. $200/300

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275. French Bisque Bébé by Gaultier in Sailor Costume 25” (64 cm.) Bisque socket head, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with tiny tongue tip between shaded and outlined lips, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, wearing nice antique sailor suit, undergarments, leather shoes, stockings, and carrying wooden-handled parasol. Condition: faint hairline and discoloration behind right ear. Marks: 9 F.G. (scroll). Comments: Gaultier, circa 1888. Value Points: pretty wide-eyes child with wellmodeled and painted lips, dimpled chin. $1800/2500

276. French Bisque Bébé by Gaultier with Dramatic Eyes 29” (74 cm.) Bisque socket head, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, thick brush-stroked brows with feathered detail, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, open mouth with outlined shaded lips, two rows of tiny teeth, dimpled chin, pierced ears, brunette hand-tied human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, wearing woolen Scottish costume, undergarments, shoes, stockings, cap. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 11 F.G. (in scroll). Comments: Gaultier, circa 1888. Value

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Generally excellent with few small chips at the inside crown rim. Gaultier, circa 1890. $3000/5000 Points: rare model with double row of teeth, and exceptional

278. Large French Bisque Brown-Eyed Bébé by Rabery and Delphieu

dramatic painting that enhances its large deep eyes. $2800/3500

29” (74 cm.) Bisque socket head with very full cheeks, large amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes,

277. Two French Bisque Mannequin Heads by Gaultier

dark eyeliner, painted dark lashes, brush-stroked brows with feathered details, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, dimpled chin, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, lovely antique peach silk costume

9” (23 cm.) h. larger. Each has bisque head with flared neck

with lace trim, undergarments, ruffled lace bonnet, velvet purse, stockings, leather shoes. Condition:

designed to attach to mannequin form, blue or brown glass

generally excellent Marks: 3. Comments: attributed to Rabery and Delphieu, probably an early model

paperweight inset eyes, painted facial features, closed mouth,

as it does not bear the maker’s initials, circa 1884. Value Points: rare beautiful model with finest bisque,

brunette mohair wig over cork pate. Each marked F.G. in scroll.

dramatic large eyes and richly-shaded lips, original body and body finish. $3200/4500

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281. French Child’s Etrennes “Loterie” with Miniature Toy Prizes 21” (53 cm.) h. 23”l. A wooden miniature bazaar stall with graduated shelving and high back on which is centered a revolving lottery wheel has original blue and red paint with padded fabric accents, and contains more than 40 miniature toys, dolls, and other miniature “prizes”. Inspired by the popular carnival game, the “loterie” in miniture was one of the most popular French games throughout much of the 19th century. Excellent condition. French, circa 1890. $1200/1600

282. French Bisque Poupée as FortuneTelling Doll 13” (33 cm.) Bisque shoulder head, painted facial features, blue eyes,

279. French Miniature Wooden Porcelain and Glass Shop

brows, accented nostrils,

23” (58 cm.) x 18”. A wooden framed open-front store with interior construction

closed mouth, pierced

with a myriad of niches and shelves has original painted finish, and contains a large

ears, blonde mohair wig

assortment of antique glassware, porcelain, and other little decorative gift ware.

over cork pate, kid poupée

Standing in attendance in the shop is a porcelain head lady with black sculpted hair,

body with gusset jointing.

painted features, kid body, antique costume. Excellent condition. For the French

Condition: very good, some

market, circa 1875. $900/1200

rubs on brow and cheeks.

280. Pair, German Porcelain Dolls as Wedding Bride and Groom

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painted curly lashes and

Comments: French, circa 1890. Value Points: wearing

8” (20 cm.) Each has porcelain shoulder head, sculpted black hair and painted

original woolen costume

facial features, muslin body, porcelain limbs; the man with pink-tinted complexion

which disguises the folded

and short curly hair. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa

paper fortune messages, in

1885. Value Points: the couple wear antique wedding costumes as bride and groom.

English, with a humorous

$400/500

twist. $800/1100


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283. Two German Bisque Sisters, Gretchen and Marie, by Kammer and Reinhardt

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16” (43 cm.) and 11”. Each has bisque socket head, painted facial features, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, including 16” “Gretchen” with painted large blue eyes, thick black eyeliner, one stroke tapered brows, closed mouth with very full pouting lips, blonde mohair wig; and 11” “Marie” with small blue glass painted eyes with heavily-modeled eyelids, black upper eyeliner, delicate one-stroke lashes, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig. Condition: paint flake and faint emanating hairline at back of head (Gretchen), little cheek rub (Marie). Marks: K*R 114 43 (Gretchen) K*R 30 101 (Marie). Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, from their art character reform series, circa 1910. Value Points: the dear sisters with wonderful wistful expressions enhanced by antique costumes. $2500/3500

284. German Bisque Character Baby, 100, by Kammer and Reinhardt with Rarer Brown Eyes 20” (50 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, painted brown baby hair, painted brown eyes in deeply-set eye sockets, thick black upper eyeliner, one-stroke tapered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth modeled as though open with shaded lips, composition bent limb baby body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 127 62. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1909, the premiere model from the firm’s art character reform series. Value Points: especially fine modeling and quality of bisque, rarer brown eyes, original body and body finish. $400/600

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286. Two German All-Bisque Characters with Googly Eyes 5” (13 cm.) Each has one-piece bisque head, torso and legs, loop-jointed bisque arms, the girl with sculpted brown hair in two side curls and left side-glancing googly eyes, “O” shaped mouth, silk costume; the boy has brown forelock curls, blue sleeping cap that is banded by a wide flowered band, right-side-glancing googly eyes, smiling expression with two beaded teeth, and sculpted blue painted romper suit. Generally excellent. Germany, circa 1915, appealing pair of googlies glancing at each other. $300/500

287. German All-Bisque Girl and Teddy in Brass Carriage 4” (10 cm.) l. carriage. Seated in a brass carriage with metal spoked wheels are an all-bisque girl with painted facial features and mohair wig, bare feet; and a golden mohair teddy bear with metal armature body, swivel head and jointed limbs. Excellent condition. Germany, early 20th century. $300/500

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285. Three German All-Bisque Characters

288. Large German Bisque Character Baby, 127, by Kammer and Reinhardt

5” (13 cm.) largest. Each is one-piece all-bisque amusing novelty,

25” (64 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, brown painted baby hair, brown glass sleep eyes,

including Heubach boy with hands held to mouth as though shouting,

painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, two porcelain upper teeth,

another boy with startled eyes; and a crawling little girl with blue

dimpled chin and lip corners, composition baby body, antique costume. Condition: three tiny eye rim

hair bow at her crown and sculpted blue wings. Excellent condition.

flakes. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 127 62. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1915. Value

Germany, circa 1910. $200/400

Points: rare large size enhances the character sculpting of dimples, fine quality of bisque. $400/500

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features, closed mouth, mohair wig, jointed arms and legs, painted white stockings and black one-strap shoes, nice costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1900. Value Points: included is a miniature Maerklin carriage with pressed wicker design, silk sunshade, spoked wheels. $500/800

289. Exhibition Study Cabinet of Dolls of Sonneberg 32” (81 cm.) x 23”. The wooden-framed glass front cabinet contains a study arrangement of antique Sonneberg dolls, including various body samples, eyes, and other doll components. Excellent condition. $300/500

290. Two German All-Bisque Miniature Dolls with Maerklin Carriage 3 ½” (9 cm.) dolls, 4” carriage. Each has one piece head and torso, tiny brown glass eyes, painted facial

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291. Three German All-Bisque Miniature Dolls in Original Costumes 3 ½” (9 cm.) Each has one-piece bisque head and torso, tiny glass inset eyes, painted features, closed mouth, mohair wig, jointed


short feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth with outlined lips, two porcelain upper teeth, blonde mohair bobbed

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wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: B.P. (crossed swords)

arms and legs, painted white socks and black shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments:

585 5 Germany. Comments: Bahr and Proschild, circa 1912. Value

Germany, circa 1900. Value Points: the little dolls wear their factory original school costumes.

Points: especially fine bisque and sculpting, original wig, original

$300/500

toddler body, great antique sailor costume. $400/600

292. Rare German Bisque Character, 820, by Marseille 16” (41 cm.) Bisque shoulder head with chubby face, tiny brown glass sleep eyes, painted black curly

294. Large German Bisque Child Doll by Simon and Halbig for Franz Schmidt

lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth modeled as though open, sculpted

31” (79 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes,

tongue, outlined lips, impressed cheek and mouth dimples, brunette mohair bobbed wig, chubby kid

painted lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils

toddler body with jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, composition lower limbs. Condition:

and eye corners, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, brunette human

generally excellent. Marks: 820 A 2 M Germany. Comments: Marseille, circa 1915. Value Points:

hair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition:

rare model with wonderful cheerful expression, rare body style, antique costume. $500/800

generally excellent. Marks: F.S. & Co Simon & Halbig. Comments:

293. German Bisque Toddler, 585, by Bahr and Proschild 15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head with chubby face, small brown glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes,

Simon and Halbig under commission from Franz Schmidt, circa 1900. Value Points: large pretty child doll with excellent bisque and painting, lovely antique costume. $400/600

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296. German Porcelain Bathing Doll Known as Frozen Charlotte 16” (41 cm.) One-piece porcelain doll depicting a young toddler standing with arms outstretched and hands held in little fists, having pink-tinted face, blonde painted hair with curly feathering around the forehead, painted blue upper glancing eyes, black and grey eyeliner, lightly-feathered brows. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1880. Value Points: pink tinted complexion, especially artistic painting of facial features. $400/500

297. Petite German Porcelain Bathing Doll with Rare Painted Throat Ribbon 11” (28 cm.) One-piece porcelain figure of young standing toddler with arms held in front and fists clenched, pink-tinted face, light brown painted baby hair with curling details, painted

295. Exhibition Study Cabinet of Dolls of Thuringia

dark blue eyes, grey and black eyeliner, lightly-feathered brows, closed mouth with center accent line, painted magenta throat

32” (81 cm.) x 23”. The wooden-framed glass-front display box contains a map of Thuringia along with

ribbon and bow. Condition: generally excellent. Comments:

pin-heads designating doll factory towns, and along with samples of various antique dolls made in that

Germany, circa 1880. Value Points: rare size, well-painted

region. An interesting study piece, artistically arranged. $300/500

features, and rare painted throat ribbon. $500/800

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298. Antique Carved Wooden Carousel Horse 66� (168 cm.) x 58�. The carved wooden carousel horse has very fine detail of carving of mouth, nostrils, shape and pose of head and legs, with well-defined detail of carving of decorations, and having original leather reins and metal foot stirrups. The horse was featured at the Stein am Rhein Puppenmuseum as a display centerpiece for the larger dolls, but is also a rare and treasured carved wooden masterpiece in itself. Generally excellent, structurally excellent, painting appears original but uncertain. Probably Germany, late 19th century. $1500/2500

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299. German Character Girl by Kathe Kruse 20� (51 cm.) Domed swivel head with pressed and oil-painted complexion and facial features, shaded green eyes, black and brown upper eyeliner, short one-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blonde human hair wig in side-parted style, jointed shoulders and hips, wearing (possibly original costume) blue flowered cotton pinafore over white blouse with matching apron, red beret cap, socks, red shoes. Condition: very good except wear to finger tips, restitched right elbow. Marks: (indecipherable stamp on feet). Comments: Kathe Kruse, Type VIII, circa 1940s. Value Points: very appealing pouting expression on the pretty child with vintage costume. $1200/1500

300. German Character Boy, Type VIII, by Kathe Kruse 20� (51 cm.) Domed swivel head with pressed and oil-painted complexion and facial features, shaded blue/grey eyes, black and brown upper eyeliner, one-stroke tiny brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, short blonde human hair wig in boyish sideparted style, jointed shoulders and hips, wearing (possibly original costume) plaid cotton shirt, plaid flannel jacket, blue shorts, brown woolen stockings, brown leather sandals. Condition: very good except spotting on hands and legs. Marks: Kathe Kruse 34315 (left foot). Comments: Kathe Kruse, Type VIII, circa 1930s/40s. Value Points: especially nice painting of eyes, wellpreserved hair. $1200/1500

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301. German Character Girl “Flori” as Mannequin by Kathe Kruse 38” (97 cm.) Socket head with painted facial features, shaded blue eyes with dramatic black pupils and shading, black and red eyeliner, brown upper eyeliner, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, original blonde human hair wig, stockinette padded armature body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 8469 Friedl - Flori Schmidt (neck socket). Comments: Kathe Kruse, circa 1940s, the mannequin also bears US Zone markings and has original signed shoes. Value Points: very artistic painting on the welldocumented and signed mannequin. $800/1200

302. German Character Boy, Type VIII, by Kathe Kruse 20” (51 cm.) Domed swivel head with pressed and oilpainted complexion and facial features, shaded blue/grey eyes, black and brown upper eyeliner, white eyedots, short brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, short blonde human hair wig in boyish side-parted style, jointed shoulders and hips, wearing navy blue striped pants and socks, navy blue flannel jacket, shoes. Condition: very good, tiny nose touchup. Marks: Kathe Kruse 22330( ?) (left foot). Comments: Kathe Kruse, Type VIII, circa 1930s/40s. Value Points: very expressive deeply-sculpted features. $1200/1500

303. German Character Girl, Type VIII, by Kathe Kruse 20” (51 cm.) Domed swivel head with pressed and oil-painted complexion and facial features, shaded brown eyes with white eyedots, black and brown upper eyeliner, short one-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blonde human hair wig in long braids, jointed shoulders and hips, wearing plaid cotton dress, undergarment, socks, red shoes. Condition: very good, body spotted with some finger wear, face excellent and original. Marks: Kathe Kruse 31409 (feet). Comments: Kathe Kruse, Type VIII, circa 1940s. Value Points: wistful child with beautifully-painted eyes. $1200/1500

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304. Large German Character Girl “Sophie” as Mannequin by Kathe Kruse 55” (140 cm.) Socket head with painted facial features, shaded blue eyes, thick upper eyeliner, brush-stroked brows, painted lower lashes, accented nostrils closed mouth with accented smile, blonde human hair wig with snap attachment to head, brass dowel for attachment to padded stockinette body, wearing antique sailor girl costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 3116 Angelo - Sophie Gr-9 (and other illegible marks on lower neck socket.). Comments: Kathe Kruse, circa 1940s. Value Points: rare large size model with signature mark. $800/1200

305. German Character Boy Mannequin by Kathe Kruse 42” (107 cm.) Socket head with painted features, shaded blue/ brown eyes with cream eye shadow, black eyeliner, real lashes, closed mouth with full lips, short blonde human hair wig in side-parted boyish style, padded stockinette body designed for use as mannequin. Condition: very good, some light wear to stockinette. Marks: 6/247/777/55 (feet). Comments: Kathe Kruse, circa 1940s. Value Points: the handsome young lad with fine detail of eye painting, original finish, is wearing antique woolen sailor costume, leather lace boots. $800/1200

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306. German Cloth Character, Series I, by Kathe Kruse 16” (41 cm.) All cloth doll with pressed and oil-painted complexion, facial features and short brown hair, very plump face, shaded green eyes, black and brown upper eyeliner, closed mouth with pouting expression, stitchjointed arms, disc-jointed plump legs, separately-stitched fingers, wearing antique blue knit costume with smock, socks, shoes. Condition: very good, some fading, nose touchup. Comments: Kathe Kruse, circa 1910. Value Points: sought after early model with exceptional detail of stitch-shaped and pressed facial features. $1200/1700

307. Collection of 19th Century Toy Kitchenware

with blue Delft trim. Excellent condition. Late 19th century. $500/800

6” (15 cm.) h. with handle of silver tea pot. Eleven pieces

308. Early Cast Iron Toy Stove with Waffle Iron

(plus lids) of antique doll or child-sized toy kitchenware in

13” (33 cm.) x 8” x 10”. The heavy cast iron stove has attached warming shelf, side door for wood, oven door,

copper, brass and silver, including five teapots, one of silver

two burners with covered cast iron pots, and a burner with built-in waffle iron, with original heavy chimney,

metal with unusual porcelain handle and spout decorated

and with cast iron iron. Excellent condition. Circa 1880. $700/900

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310. German Toy Stove with Original Pots and Water Boiler 17” (43 cm.) x 10” x 11” excluding chimney. The heavy tinplate stove has three burners and water heater burner with original inset tin pans with copper lids, two additional burners (lacking lids) with three copper frying pans, and original chimney with brass cap. Excellent condition. Germany, late 19th century. $800/1100

309. Petite German Tinplate and Brass Stove, Probably Bing 8” (20 cm.) x 6” x 5” (excluding chimney). The tinplate stove with claw feet has three brass oven doors and latches, four burners and water heater with fitted tin pots having brass lids, chimney with brass cap, brass towel bar. Excellent condition. Germany, probably Bing, circa 1900. $700/900

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312. German Bisque Googly, 9573, by Gebruder Heubach 7” (18 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep googly eyes, painted lashes and brows, rounded nose, impish smile on closed mouth, auburn mohair wig, five-piece paper mache body with painted shoes and socks, velvet dress. Condition: generally excellent, bisque has typical coarse finish for this model. Marks: 9573 2/0 Heubach (square). Comments: Gebruder

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Heubach, circa 1920. Value Points: scarcer Googly model with endearing expression. $300/500

313. German Bisque Googly, 323, by Marseille 9” (23 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass

311. German Bisque Toddler, 2072, with Flirty Eyes by Bahr and Proschild

sleep and side-glancing eyes, painted curly lashes, one stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center line,

15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, small blue glass side-glancing

brunette human hair bobbed wig, five-

flirty eyes, painted curly lashes, short feathered brows, accented

piece composition body, antique costume

nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, two porcelain upper

and carrying little lithographed tin lunch

teeth, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition and wooden

bucket. Condition: generally excellent.

ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing, wearing

Marks: 323 Germany A 6/0 M. Comments:

antique romper suit, woven cap, leather shoes and carrying old

Marseille, circa 1920. Value Points:

lithographed tin top. Condition: generally excellent. Marks:

excellent detail of sculpting on the popular

B.P. (in swords) 2072. Comments: Bahr and Proschild, circa

Googly imp. $300/500

1915. Value Points: shy-faced boy enhanced by well-functioning flirty eyes, has original toddler body with original finish, great costume. $600/800

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314. German All-Bisque Googly by Hertel and Schwab

and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks:

7” (18 cm.) One-piece bisque head and torso, brown glass side-glancing

Germany 410 4. Comments: Marseille, circa 1910, the model was made in this more

Googly sleep eyes, painted lashes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed

classic style, and also with a double row of teeth (see lot #112 this catalog). Value Points:

mouth with impish Googly smile, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted

wonderful expression with impressed cheek dimples and laughter lines around the eyes.

blue socks and black one-strap shoes, nicely costumed. Condition: generally

$700/900

excellent. Comments: Hertel and Schwab, circa 1917. Value Points: hard-to-find mischievous imp with delightful expression. $300/500

315. German Bisque Character, Model 410, by Marseille with Dimpled Cheeks

316. Pair, All-Original German Bisque Googlies, 323, by Marseille 8” (20 cm.) Each has bisque socket head, blue (girl) or brown (boy) glass side-glancing Googly eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with impish smile, brunette bobbed wig, five-piece body with painted shoes and socks. Condition: generally

20” (51 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass eyes, painted curly lashes, short

excellent. Marks: Armand Marseille Germany 323 A 8/0 M. Comments: Marseille, circa

brush-stroked brows, accented eye corners, open mouth, outlined lips, row

1920. Value Points: the all-original pair wear Alsatian costumes including the French tri-

of porcelain teeth, tongue, brunette hand-tied human hair wig, composition

color button the girls’s coiffe. $500/800

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318. Petite French Bisque Bébé Steiner, Figure A, in Wonderful Spanish Costume 11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass inset paperweight eyes, long painted curly lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with very full lips, pierced ears, blonde fleecy lambswool wig over Steiner pate. Condition: generally

317. Beautiful French Bisque Bébé “Phenix Star” by Jules Steiner

excellent. Marks: A 4 “Le Parisien” Paris. Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1890. Value Points: wonderful doll with original

24” (61 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted dark curly

body and body finish, great wig, wearing antique Spanish silk

lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, widely-arched brush-stroked brows, shaded nostrils of pointy nose, closed

boy’s costume with elaborate embroidery. $2500/3200

mouth with defined space between the outlined shaded lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair hand-tied wig over cork pate, Steiner composition five-piece body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: *95. Comments:

319. French Bisque Bébé by Leon Casimir Bru

Jules Steiner, successors, circa 1895. Value Points: an especially pretty example of the highly-characterized

18” (46 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque

bébé, with original body and body finish, beautiful antique lace dress and ruffled bonnet, undergarments,

shoulder plate, almond shaped brown glass paperweight

stockings, shoes. $3000/4000

inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, brush-stroked

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and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined and shaded lips, dimpled chin, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, French kid bébé body with slender shape, Chevrot hinged kid-over-wooden upper legs, wooden lower legs, bisque lower arms. Condition: the shoulderplate is original albeit extensive damage and reglue, otherwise excellent bisque on head and hands, original sturdy body. Marks: Bru Jne 5 (head) Bru Jne 6 (shoulder plate) (original paper label on torso). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1885, Chevrot epoch. Value Points: especially beautiful bébé with desirable tongue tip, gentle expression, original signed body with perfect bisque hands, lovely antique dress of the era, bonnet, undergarments, stockings, shoes. $6000/8000

320. French Wooden Doll Chest of Drawers 14” (36 cm.) The five-drawer tall chest is finished in rich mahogany veneers with rosewood edging, ebony-finish wooden drawer knobs, with working lock and key at the top drawer, and with decoupage floral design on top. Very good condition. French, circa 1890. $200/400

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321. French Bisque Bébé Jumeau, 1907 Model with Original Body 31” (79 cm.) Bisque socket head, dark blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, thick brush-stroked and feathered brows, shaded nostrils, open mouth, shaded and outlined lips, row of porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, nicely costumed in vintage velvet dress, undergarments, antique brown woven bonnet, rose knit stockings, leather shoes and silk parasol with carved wooden handle. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1907 14. Comments: SFBJ/Jumeau, circa 1907. Value Points: beautiful example of the classic bébé with very deep paperweight eyes, original body and body finish. $1500/1900

322. French Bisque Bébé Dep, Size 5, with Closed Mouth and Beautiful Wig 14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, dimpled chin, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, pretty costume. Condition: generally excellent, original body and body finish albeit one thumb missing. Marks: Dep 5. Comments: For the French market, circa 1895. Value Points: fine creamy bisque, beautiful deep eyes, gorgeous wig. $800/1100

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323. Tiny French Bisque Bébé Jumeau in Original Costume with Rare Markings 9” (23 cm.) Bisque socket head with flat-cut neck socket, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, lushly-painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, auburn

inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open

mohair wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed

mouth, outlined lips, row of porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig, French composition and

body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: E (head) Bébé

wooden fully-jointed body, pretty vintage style dress. Condition: dime-size chip and reglue at bottom of neck

Jumeau SGDG depose (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau,

socket. Marks: 17 (head). Comments: Jumeau/SFBJ, circa 1900. Value Points: rare large size model with original

circa 1890. Value Points: most precious size accentuated

body. $1800/2200

by dramatic large eyes, lovely bisque and painting, original Jumeau body with original finish, original coral wool dress,

325. Bisque Musical Marotte for the French Market

bonnet, socks and shoes. $1800/2500

16” (41 cm.) including cap. Bisque shoulder head, grey glass inset eyes, painted lashes, single stroke brows, open

324. Large French Bisque Bébé, Size 17, by Jumeau/SFBJ 37” (94 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight

mouth, four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig, attached to ball-shaped cylinder containing musical mechanism, and long stick handle, silk jester costume and cap; when twirled the marotte dances about and music plays. Condition: very good, hidden damage to carton ball at base. Comments: for the French market, circa 1890. Value Points: nice doll accessory with musical theme. $200/300

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327. French Bisque Bleuette in Original Costume of GautierLanguereau 11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lower lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, brunette mohair wig, French composition and wooden fullyjointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: D SFBJ 60 Paris 8/0 (head) 1 (foot). Comments: Bleuette, circa 1918. Value Points: especially pretty Bleuette with shy expression, original body and body finish, original wig, wearing GautierLanguereau coat and hat, with original woven socks and brown leather shoes. $600/900

326. French Bisque Exhibition Portrait of Princess Elizabeth by SFBJ eye shadow, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth,

328. Rare German Bisque Character “Mirette” by Gebruder Heubach

brunette human hair ringlet-curled wig, French composition and wooden fully-

24” (61 cm.) Bisque

jointed body, antique white cotton dress with cutwork, undergarments, stockings

socket head, blue

shoes, cutwork bonnet. Condition: generally excellent, body repainted with some

glass sleep eyes, dark

light craquelure. Marks: Unis France 71 149 306 Jumeau 1938 Paris. Comments:

eyeliner, painted curly

a doll representing Princess Elizabeth was presented by SFBJ upon the occasion

lashes, brush-stroked

of her visit to Paris as a young girl; the doll was issued in this large exhibition

and multi-feathered

size in a very limited number, and is a smaller commercial size offered by Parisian

brows, accented nostrils

department stores. $2000/3000

and eye corners, open

33” (84 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, ochre

mouth, outlined lips, blonde mohair wig, composition

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and bonnet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 10731 11 Mirette. Comments:

329. French Bisque Bleuette with Trunk and Trousseau of GautierLanguereau Costumes

Gebruder Heubach, circa 1915. Value Points: rare model with charming expression,

11� (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lower lashes, feathered

excellent bisque, original body and body finish. $1100/1500

brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, row of teeth, brunette human hair, French

and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing, pretty antique dress

composition fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Unis France 71 149 301 1 Âź (head) 1 (foot). Comments: the doll was presented as Bleuette, circa 1935. Value Points: included with the doll is a trunk and a large number of original Gautier-Languereau costumes including school dresses, communion dresses, lingerie, play clothes and more. $1500/2000

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and holds a small iron in her hand. When wound, music plays, she nods her head up and down, and briskly irons, while using her left hand to move table cloth along. Condition: mechanism and music function well, roughness around neck base (under ruffle), right hand is restored. Comments: Roullet & Decamps, circa 1895. Value Points: amusing mechanical vignette of daily life, with realistic movements. $3000/5500

331. Collection of Five Toy Sewing Machines 4” (10 cm.) -7”.l. Of tinplate, metal or cast iron, the toy sewing machines are perfectly-preserved with original finish and stenciled designs, and function well. Excellent condition. Early 20th century. $500/800

332. Two German Bisque Dolls in Original Nun’s Habits 7” (18 cm.) and 12”. Each has bisque socket head, blue glass eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, tiny porcelain teeth, composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa

330. French Bisque Musical Automaton “Woman at the Ironing Table” by Roullet et Decamps

1890. Value Points: the pair wear original multi-layered nun’s habits and coiffes with accessories. $500/700

19” (48 cm.) Standing upon a velvet-covered wooden base is a bisque-head doll with

333. French Manufacturer’s Folio of Lace Samples

blue glass eyes, painted features, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette

17” (43 cm.) x 7 ½”. Hand-lettered title “Etoiles & Carres, Album No.8”, the folio

human hair over cork pate, French carton torso and legs, wire upper arms, bisque

contains a large sampling of hand-made laces, along with inventory numbers. Very

forearms. The woman stands behind an ironing table, a basket of laundry at her front,

good condition. A wonderful sample book with exquisite cotton laces. $300/500

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334. Collection of Sewing Ephemera 13” x 10” box. Including a presentation box “Die Fleissige Puppenschneiderin” with lithographed design of children sewing costumes for their dolls, opening to fitted interior with a small box having a similar design on the lid, and various laces and trim; along with a toy metal sewing machine with stenciled designs, along with a matching book with another scene of children sewing for their dolls, and containing patterns for doll costumes (two of the costumes are included), and with a small bisque head doll in original folklore costume posed on pincushion base, and with a heavy cast metal silvered shoe as pincushion. Very good condition overall, some repairs to box. Germany, circa 1890. $500/800

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335. German Wooden Dollhouse Room as Milliner’s Shop 38” (97 cm.) x 15”h. x 20”d. The wooden dollhouse shop with original paper parquet floor has a center set-back mezzazine with three angled full-length mirrors, fancy railing and three steps, while the full-width front shop is filled with four cabinets and a matching counter. There is a glass chandelier at the center back, and the cabinets and floor areas are filled with statuary, boxes of hat trims and fabrics, and a large selection of the latest fashions in bonnets. There are two dollhouse ladies. An appealing shop in very nice restored condition, contents partially vintage or antique. The store is Germany, early 20th century. $1100/1500

336. Two German Bisque Novelty Dolls 5” (13 cm.) l. bathing beauty. Including half doll of nude adult lady, her head haughtily uplifted, with arms held away from her body, painted side-glancing eyes, blonde mohair wig. And all-bisque bathing beauty lady reclining on her side, and having painted green striped bathing suit, blue polka dot bathing cap and brown shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1920. Value Points: rare painted detail of bathing lady. $300/500

337. Collection of Antique Fans and Purses 9” (23 cm.) l. feather fan. Including five fans of which one has carved bone blades and hand-painted silk scene, another with faux-tortoise shell and boa feathers, another with ingenious folding system and patent date of 1891; along with nine beaded purses of various styles and eras. Very good/excellent condition. Late 19th century. $500/800

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338. Lot, German Pincushion Novelty Dolls 6� (15 cm.) h. baby with skirt. Including two porcelain half doll ladies in the 18th century style, one with arms modeled away from her body, and each with original silk pincushion skirt (the larger model having skirt that hinges open for use as trinket box); bisque baby with jointed arms with large pincushion skirt; and Art Deco style flapper with attached legs and with original pincushion skirt. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1920. $200/400

339. German Bisque Doll as Pincushion with 1911 Calendar 7� (18 cm.) Bisque shoulder head with sculpted blonde curly hair, painted facial features, bisque arms, attached to firmlystuffed cloth body covered by silk skirt, designed for use as a pincushion, and having attached crook with miniature 1911 Calendar. Excellent condition. Early 20th century. $200/300

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occur: she nods her head and then leans it backward, while alternately examining the cards she holds in her hand, and then lifting the cup to gaze inside (presumably at tea leaves). Meanwhile her eyes open and close in accord with the other actions, and periodically her spectacles raise high in the air, as though astonished at the fortune she sees. Condition: mechanism and music function well, original finish albeit dusty; the automaton was originally mounted on a wooden base; restoration was performed about 40 years ago by automaton authority Marcu of France who altered the base to self-stand. Comments: French, circa 1890, another example of the rare piece was shown in an exhibition off the automaton treasures of early collector Jack Donovan of London; other examples are not known at this time. Value Points: rare automaton with delightful actions. $3500/5500

341. Framed French Game Box Cover of Fortune Teller 16” (41 cm.) x 14” framed. “Je Vois Tout” (I see all) amusingly illustrated lithographed depicts a young man being told his entire future by a gaudily-garbed fortune teller. Framed. Excellent condition. French, early 20th century. $100/300

340. Rare French Paper Mache Musical Automaton “The Fortune Teller” 22” (56 cm.) h. seated. Seated at a wooden table is an old woman with paper mache head having deeply-impressed wrinkles and downcast eyes, grey mohair wig, carton torso and legs, metal hinged upper arms, paper mache hands. The woman is costumed as a fortune teller with cards in one hand and a cup in the other. When wound, music plays, and a complicated series of movements

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342. Early 19th Century Miniature Coach with Brass Ornaments and Brass Carriage Lanterns 22� (56 cm.) wheel base. 16� h. Of pressed metal construction with cast metal spoked wheels, and having leather covered roof, seats and front panel, with elaborate wide fenders, opening doors, and brass roof frame for holding baggage, with ornate brass and glass lanterns, and applied brass medallions, painted original black with red stenciling. Very good to excellent condition, the coach appears to be a unique craftsman model, probably French, mid-19th century. $1500/2500

343. 19th Century Wooden Doll Trunk 14� (36 cm.) l. The wooden doll trunk, with domed lid and brass studs has original brass plate, leather edging, and opens to green paper lined interior and lift-out tray The trunk is painted unusual bronze green and has original French baggage stickers on each side. French, mid-19th century. $200/400

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344. Collection of German Painted Tin Miniature Furniture by Rock and Graner

345. Six German Bisque Dollhouse Men in Original Costumes

6� (15 cm.) h. armoire. Each is of sturdy pressed tinplate and painted to resemble

moustaches, muslin body, bisque lower legs and bare feet. Condition: generally

rosewood, some pieces with gilt stencil accents. Included are: two beds, armoire

excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1890. Value Points: fine group of gentleman,

with mirrored door, wash stand, night stand, round side table with pedestal base and

having variations in facial model and hair style, wearing factory-original or antique

gargoyle feet, sideboard with gargoyle trim, credenze with gargoyle supports, marbletop

costumes and accessories. $1300/1800

7� (18 cm.) Each has bisque shoulder head, sculpted hair, four with sculpted

pedestal table, long sofa with red painted cushions and gilt accents, foot stool, four side chairs with red painted seats, and a pair of side chairs with red painted cushions. Excellent condition. Germany, Rock and Graner, mid-19th century. An outstanding and well-preserved collection of rare dollhouse furnishings. $2000/3000

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346. German Wooden Dollhouse Kitchen with Original Furnishings 33” (84 cm.) x 13” x 13”. The two-room wooden dollhouse kitchen has original painted exterior and original interior wall papers with blue Dutch tile theme, and having lower and ceiling borders. The kitchen has original wooden furnishings with cream painted surface and delicate stencil trim, rare tin gas stove, stenciled tin table and ornate chair, and a variety of original painted tin accessories including egg cabinet, Zwiebel (onion) rack, clock and utensil rack. Other accessories include a six-piece labeled porcelain canister set, paper mache foods, and a bisque head doll in original folklore costume. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1900. $1200/1600

347. Collection of Doll and Dollhouse Accessories 9” (23 cm.) l. basket. Including woven market basket with leather straps and handle, small domed market basket with double handles, two wooden coffee grinders, wooden bellows, brass scale, and two kitchen tools. Excellent condition. Late 19th century. $300/500

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348. German Porcelain Black-Haired Bathing Doll with Pink-Tinted Face

349. German Porcelain Blonde Haired Bathing Doll

16� (41 cm.) All porcelain doll posed standing

having folded fists, pink-tinted facial complexion, ash-blonde painted hair

with arms in front of body and having folded

with feathering, painted grey upper glancing eyes with painted spiral threading,

fists, pink-tinted facial complexion, black painted

outlined eyes, grey eyeliner, single stroke brown brows, closed mouth with

hair with feathering, painted brown upper

center accent line. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa

glancing eyes with painted spiral threading,

1880. Value Points: very fine detail of painted features, sculpted details of hair.

outlined eyes, grey eyeliner, single stroke black

$400/600

brows, closed mouth with center accent line.

16� (41 cm.) All porcelain doll posed standing with arms in front of body and

Germany, circa 1880. Value Points: realistic

350. German Porcelain Black-Haired Bathing Doll with FullyTinted Body

detail of tinted complexion, rarer brown eyes,

17� (43 cm.) All porcelain doll posed standing with arms in front of body and

well-painted detail of hair. $300/500

having folded fists, pink-tinted complexion over the entire doll, black painted

Condition: generally excellent. Comments:

hair with feathering, painted brown upper glancing eyes with painted spiral threading, outlined eyes, grey eyeliner, single stroke black brows, closed mouth with center accent line. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1880. Value Points: rare all-over pink tinting and very fine quality of painting on the larger model of the popular bathing doll. $400/600

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352. French Mechanical Toy Depicting Two Asian Dolls with Cart 15” (38 cm.) overall. An 11’ bisque-head boy with amber complexion, narrow brown glass eyes, mohair lashes, open mouth, four tiny teeth, carton torso and hinged legs, bisque lower arms, is attached to the handles of a two wheeled wooden cart upon which is seated another bisque-head doll of matching description. When wound, the boy walks briskly, pulling the cart along. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SH 1129 Germany Simon & Halbig. Comments: Roullet et Decamps, circa 1900. Value Points: especially fine detail of facial modeling and complexion on the variation of the popular mechanical cart toy by the noted French firm. $1100/1500

353. Large German Bisque Asian Character Baby, 353, by Marseille 20” (51 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, amber-tinted complexion, black tinted baby hair and brows, tiny brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, light-amber-tinted composition baby body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: A.M. Germany 353 8 k. Comments: Marseille, circa 1920. Value Points: especially fine detail of sculpting on the rare large size of this model, fine quality of bisque. $600/900

351. Large Wooden Framed Vignette of Japanese Ichimatsu Dolls 32” (81 cm.) x 23” cabinet. Within a glass-fronted cabinet are displayed three Japanese paper mache Ichimatsu play dolls, each about 14” with enamel eyes, gofum complexion, painted features and original costumes. Two of the dolls are wearing their original Japanese kimonos and accessories, and one is shown without costume, with original paper-wrapped torso and artist’s signature. Excellent condition. The display was an important teaching tool in the Museum, the dolls are circa 1925, and are removable from the display. $600/900

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353.

354.

355.

354. German Bisque Asian Baby, Ellar, by Marseille

355. Petite German Bisque Asian Baby, 353, by Marseille

14” (36 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, amber-tinted complexion, black tinted

8” (20 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, amber-tinted complexion, black tinted

baby hair and brows, tiny brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, accented nostrils,

baby hair and brows, tiny brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, accented nostrils,

closed mouth with center accent line, amber-tinted composition baby body, nicely

closed mouth with center accent line, light-amber-tinted composition baby body,

costumed. Condition: generally excellent, body repainted. Marks: A Ellar (in star) M

nicely costumed with silk embroidered jacket. Condition: generally excellent. Marks:

Germany 3 ½ k. Comments: Marseille, circa 1920. Value Points: expressive features

A.M. Germany 353 8 k. Comments: Marseille, circa 1920. Value Points: beautiful

enhanced by finely-tinted complexion. $500/700

quality of bisque and complexion. $300/500

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356. Grand French Bisque Brown-Eyed Poupée with Fine Early Costume and Lorgnette 33” (84 cm.) Pale bisque swivel head with very plump cheeks on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, brown glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, feathered arched brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair hand-tied wig over cork pate, French kid gusset-jointed body with jointing at elbows, hips and knees, stitched and separated fingers and toes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 12. Comments: French, early period Gaultier poupée, circa 1867. Value Points: rare grand model with rare brown eyes for this era, finest bisque and painting, sturdy original body, exquisite antique white pique costume, silk bonnet, undergarments, stockings, shoes, and with fine antique lorgnette of faux-tortoise. $5500/7500

357. Two German All-Bisque Babies in Glass Dome Vignette 11” (28 cm.) h. dome. 4” babies. Arranged in a glass dome with velvet edging is a gilt framed cradle beneath a flowering tree; and lying in the cradle is a bisque baby while another baby plays in the flowers that have tumbled to the ground; each baby is all-bisque with sculpted hair and painted facial features, sculpted baby smock, one with bonnet, and having wonderful details of facial expression, each by Gebruder Heubach. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1910. $500/800

358. Gorgeous Early French Bisque Poupée Attributed to Bru with Original Signed Wig 26” (66 cm.) Pale bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, very full lower cheeks of ovalshaped face, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, delicately-painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, arched feathered brows, ears pierced into head, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupée body with gusset-jointing at hips, knees and elbows, stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally

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excellent. Marks: 10. Comments: attributed to Bru, circa 1860, virtually identical models with Bru signature exist. Value Points: finest delicate complexion with lovely painting of features enhanced by dramatic cobalt blue eyes, original wig with paper label “10”, beautiful antique gown with cutwork and embroidery, stockings, leather shoes, and elegant silk hat with maker’s label. $5500/8500

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359. French Bisque Bébé by Maison Bru 14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, deep grey glass paperweight inset eyes, painted curly lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, pierced ears, auburn mohair wig, French composition five-piece walking style body, pretty lace costume, bonnet, stockings, shoes, purse. Condition: generally excellent, Marks: Bru JneR 5. Comments: Maison Bru, circa 1892. Value Points: well-defined gentle facial features on the petite bébé with lovely bisque and painting, original body and body finish. $4500/6500

360. French Miniature Doll Salon Furnishings with Gold Leaf Finish 11” (28 cm.) h. chair. Including spindled arm chair with rich gold leaf finish and silk tufted seat with silk covered buttons and rose braid edging; along with an octagon-shaped table with fax-bamboo styling, pedestal base with four feet, having gold leaf finish on base and red stencil design on table top. Excellent condition. French, circa 1885. $500/800

361. Lovely French Bisque Bébé Bru with Original Signed Body, Rare Transitional Model 19” (48 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass almond-shaped paperweight eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, roseblushed eye shadow, brush-stroked brows with feathered detail, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined full lips, dimpled chin, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bru Jne 8 (head) Bébé Bru No. 8 (body). Comments: Maison Bru, late Chevrot/early Girard epoch, circa 1890, a rare transitional model. Value Points: pretty face with lovely bisque and painting, original signed body and body finish, wearing lovely antique dress, undergarments, woolen hooded cap, basket of early silk and wax flowers, stockings, shoes. $7000/9500

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363. Three French Accessories 3 ½” (9 cm.) fan. Including mother-of-pearl dance card fan, tortoise-shell fan with silk ribbon tie, and a fancy hand mirror. Very good condition. Late 19th century. $200/300

364. French Miniature Vitrine with Tufted Silk Detail 13” (33 cm.) Of pressed metal with silvered finish, the cabinet vitrine has an elaborate garland with centered

362. French Bisque Poupée Attributed to Barrois 23” (58 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, cobalt blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and feathered brows, rose-blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with pale accented lips, ears pierced into head, kid poupée body with gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1865, attributed to Barrois. Value Points: brilliant eyes beautifully contrast the delicate complexion of the early poupée. $3000/4000

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wreath at the center crest, repousse design on the pull-out drawer which is lined with tufted rose silk, beveled glass front and sides, and repousse legs with claw feet. Excellent condition. French, late 19th century. $500/800

365. French Porcelain de Paris Wash Bowl and Pitcher 6” (15 cm.) Of fine white porcelain with robin’s egg blue borders and gilt edging, and having lovely variegated floral decorations in delicate pastels. Excellent condition. French, circa 1875. $200/400

366. Beautiful French Bisque Poupée by Gaultier with Brilliant Blue Eyes 28” (71 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, brilliant blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair handtied wig, French kid poupée body with gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees, lovely blue taffeta costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 10. Comments: Gaultier, circa 1875. Value Points: especially beautiful complexion and painting with splendid deep paperweight eyes, sturdy body. $3500/4500

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inset eyes, painted curly lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, lambswool wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, antique woolen costume, leather boots, satchel. Condition: generally excellent, original body finish albeit scuffed. Marks: 9. Comments: Sonneberg, circa 1882, the model resembles early French bébés of that era, whose market the Sonneberg makers sought to capture. $600/900

368. German Bisque Lady Doll with Sculpted Blonde Hair 22” (56 cm.) Bisque shoulder head with sculpted blonde hair arranged in short elaborate layered curls, some curls tumbling onto her forehead, held by two rows of black ribbons with bow, painted blue eyes with shaded outlined, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brown brows, accented nostrils of tiny nose, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, muslin stitch-jointed body with rare paper mache

367. Sonneberg Bisque Doll in the French Look-Alike Manner 15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, large blue glass enamel

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hands. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1880. Value Points: richly-sculpted hair with enhancing decorative glaze on curls, hair bows, pierced ears, wearing multi-layered original antique costume. $500/700


369. German Bisque Doll by Kling with Original Folklore Costume 14” (36 cm.) Bisque shoulder head with blonde sculpted short hair, painted facial features, blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, closed mouth with downcast lips, original muslin body with bisque lower arms. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: attributed to Kling, circa 1880. Value Points: wearing original well-

water heater with spigot at the side, warming shelf,

detailed folklore body. $300/500

and four burners, one with attached waffle iron, and

370. French Cast Iron Toy Stove with Maker’s Signature

with two cast iron lidded pots, and flat iron marked J.M. The stove has raised lettering “Dupont Fallon Brevete SGDG”. Excellent condition. French,

15” (38 cm.) x 13” x 11” (excluding chimney). The

circa 1875, a rare stove whose meticulous detailing

cast iron stove with original chimney and oven

suggests its original production as a salesman’s model.

doors trimmed with cast brass knobs, has a built-in

$1200/1500

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girl costume, felt hat, basket of flowers, undergarments, leather boots. Condition: generally excellent, hands repainted. Marks: LC Depose P 9 G. Comments: Pintel and Godchaux, circa 1895. Value Points: charming late French bébé with lovely large eyes, nice antique costume. $1700/2200

373. German Brown-Complexioned Bisque Doll by Marseille 18” (46 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head with rich brown complexion, tinted black baby hair and brows, brown glass sleep eyes, painted short lashes, accented nostrils, closed mouth with coral-shaded lips, brown composition five-piece body, nice antique costume. Condition; generally excellent. Marks: A.M. Germany 341/4/k. Comments: Marseille, circa 1925. Value Points: flawless brown complexion, original body and body finish. $300/400

372. Pretty French Bisque Bébé in Pintel and Godchaux

374. German Brown-Complexioned Baby, 351, by Marseille 11” (28 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head with tinted black baby hair and

21” (53 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes,

brows, tiny brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, open mouth, coral-shaded lips,

feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, rose blushed eye shadow, open

two lower teeth, composition five-piece baby body, pretty organdy dress. Condition:

mouth, row of tiny porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate,

generally excellent. Marks: A.M. Germany 35 ½ k. Comments: Marseille, circa 1925.

French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, wearing brown woolen school

Value Points: rarer socket head version of the popular doll, with fine flawless brown

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complexion, original body and body finish. $250/350

375. Pair, German Brown-Complexioned Babies by Heubach Koppelsdorf 7” (18 cm.) Each has bisque socket head with rich brown complexion, tiny brown glass eyes, painted facial features, closed mouth, brown composition five-piece baby body, including one with tinted black hair and brows, and the other with black fleecy wig. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Heubach Koppelsdorf Germany (and 399, painted hair) (and 444 wigged model). Comments: from the popular South Seas series, circa 1920. Value Points: very fine flawless complexion and wearing original costumes on the rare-to-find models. $400/600

376. German Bisque Century Baby by Kestner with Baby Bottle 15” (38 cm.) head circ. Solid domed bisque head with flanged neck, tinted tan baby hair and brows with modeling details, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, tiny closed mouth, two beaded teeth, cloth stitch-jointed baby body, celluloid hands with attached celluloid baby bottle in right hand, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Germany Century Doll. Comments: Kestner, circa

1925. Value Points: rare model with fine quality of bisque, unusual baby bottle. $400/500

377. Large German Bisque Child by Heinrich Handwerck 42” (107 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass eyes, real lashes, dark painted eyeliner, long painted lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, silk costume. Condition: generally excellent, body repainted. Marks: Germany Heinrich Handwerck Simon & Halbig 9. Comments: Heinrich Handwerck, circa 1900. Value Points: rare large size accentuates the fine modeling, with lovely bisque. $1800/2200

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378. Petite French Bisque Bébé by SFBJ/Jumeau 12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, bright blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, outlined lips, four tiny porcelain teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ Paris 3. Comments: SFBJ/Jumeau, circa 1900. Value Points: an especially pretty petite bébé with creamy bisque, beautiful large eyes. $1100/1400

379. French Bisque Bébé Triste by Emile Jumeau, Size 9 21” (53 cm.) Bisque socket head with elongated facial shape and very full lower cheeks, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded

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and outlined lips, separately-modeled pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, lovely vintage costume velvet and aqua silk, bonnet, undergarments, stockings, leather boots. Condition: professional restoration to the head. Marks: 9 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1884. Value Points: rare to find size 9 of this beloved model, original body, most appealing expression. $3000/5000

380. French Maitrise Model Inlay Chest with Marble Top 12” (30 cm.) h. 15”l. The two-drawer chest with unusual rounded front has elaborate inlay veneer designs in rich marquetry fashion, including tiny checkered borders, on spindled legs, and with half-moon shaped green marble top. Excellent condition. French, late 19th century, maitrise model. $500/800

381. French Bisque Bébé by Emile Jumeau with Original Signed Shoes 20” (51 cm.) Bisque socket head, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, lushlypainted lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French

382. French Bisque Bébé Jumeau with Rare Incised Marks

composition and

22” (56 cm.) Bisque socket head, very deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes,

wooden fully-

dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, rose blushed

jointed body,

eye shadow, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips,

nicely costumed

impressed chin dimples, separately-sculpted pierced ears, brunette human hair

in vintage velvet

over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight

and silk dress

wrists, lovely vintage dress, undergarments, stockings, leather boots. Condition:

and bonnet,

generally excellent, 1” very faint old hairline at forehead rim. Marks: Brevete

undergarments, socks, shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau

SGDG Jumeau 10 (in large incised lettering, and artist check marks). Comments:

Bte SGDG 9 (and artist checkmarks, on head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (torso).

Emile Jumeau, 1884, the model was made for one year only, this unusual incised

Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1888. Value Points: pretty bébé with richly painted brows

mark being the earliest version of the mark. Value Points: very beautiful bébé

and lips, has original signed body, original shoes with bee symbol signed “Paris Depose 9”.

with gorgeous eyes, fine creamy bisque, very rare maker’s mark. $2500/3500

$2800/3400

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383. Outstanding French Art Doll “Struwwelpeter” by Anne Mitrani 25” (64 cm.) Sculpted shoulderhead with uniquely-crafted features depicting a sullen-faced young lad, green enamel inset upper-glancing eyes, sculpted nostrils, brush-stroked brows, closed mouth with full lips, blushed complexion with liberal freckles, red auburn wildly-curled wig, cloth body, sculpted hands and feet, distinctive open fingers and two long fingernails, painted black ankle boots, artist made costume. Marks: Anne Mitrani 1989. Excellent condition. Very rare model by the esteemed French artist, Anne Mitrani. The doll was an important feature at the Stein am Rhein Museum. $2000/3000

384. French Art Doll “Older Girl in Flowered Cotton Dress” by Anne Mitrani 21” (53 cm.) Sculpted shoulder head depicting an older child, with slender facial shape, her face with delighted smile that radiates to eyes and cheeks, small blue glass enamel eyes, delicately-painted features and complexion with a liberal sprinkling of freckles, wide smile and row of sculpted teeth, ash-blonde long mohair wig, cloth body, sculpted arms with bent elbows, her hands held delightedly in front of her face, sculpted legs and blue painted shoes, artist-made cotton dress, and undergarments. Excellent condition. French, Anne Mitrani, late 1980s. $1000/2000

385. French Art Doll “Young Girl in Pale Blue Dress” by Anne Mitrani 17” (43 cm.) Sculpted shoulder head with heart-shaped face, narrow squinting blue glass enamel inset eyes, deeply-defined sculpted around the eyes and forehead furrows, modeled-closed mouth appearing as though open with two centered teeth, softly-blushed complexion with sprinkled freckles, cloth torso, sculpted lower arms and legs, sculpted blue shoes, wearing artist-made pale blue silk chiffon dress with smocking, blue angora sweater. Marks: Anne Mitrani 88. Excellent condition. By the French artist, Anne Mitrani, 1988. $1000/2000

386. French Art Doll “Girl in Blue Checkered Dress” by Anne Mitrani 22” (56 cm.) Sculpted shoulder head of older girl, her head inclined slightly, with very angular face, tiny blue glass enamel inset eyes, feathered brows, closed mouth with wide beaming smile, four sculpted teeth, delicately-blushed complexion with sprinkled freckles, reddish/brown auburn hair, slender cloth torso, sculpted arms and legs, wearing artist made plaid school dress with smocking, knit sweater, undergarments, shoes and socks. Marks: Anne Mitrani. Excellent condition. By the French artist, Anne Mitrani, late 1980s. $1000/2000


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facial complexion, features, blushing and overall freckles, cloth body, sculpted lower arms and brown painted shoes; holding a smaller sculpted baby, designed as thumb-sucking, with tiny glass eyes and apprehensive expression, having sculpted brown shoes. Each wearing artist-made costume with Mickey Mouse theme, and baby holding tiny bear. Excellent condition. Marks: Anne Mitrani 88. French, 1988, by the noted French artist, Anne Mitrani. $1000/2000

389. French Art Doll “Challenger” by Anne Mitrani 15” (38 cm.) Sculpted shoulderhead depicting a young boy crying, having squinting inset blue enamel eyes, sculpted frown lines, closed mouth with downcast lips, subtly-painted complexion and facial features, freckles, auburn mohair wig, cloth body, sculpted lower arms, left hand held to his mouth, and sculpted shoes, artist-made red flannel suit labeled “challenger”. Marks: Anne Mitrani 1988. Excellent condition. French, 1988, by the noted artist Anne Mitrani. $1000/2000

390. French Art Doll “Crying Girl with Teddy Bear” by Anne Mitrani 387. French Art Doll “Caprice” by Anne Mitrani

15” (38 cm.) Sculpted shoulder

17” (43 cm.) Sculpted shoulder head of young girl, her head tilted shyly to the side, small brown

head depicts a

glass enamel side-glancing eyes, delicately-painted complexion, blush and facial features, with

young girl with

sprinkling of freckles, closed mouth with full lips, cloth torso, sculpted arms with bent left elbow

expressively-sobbing

and pointing fingers, sculpted and painted green sneakers, artist-made costume including rolled-

face, having tiny

cuff jeans, knit sweater labeled “Caprice” and knit sweater. Excellent condition. Marks: Anne

squinted blue glass

Mitrani 1986. Charming and artistic model by the French artist, Anne Mitrani, 1986. $1000/2000

eyes, modeled wide

388. French Art Dolls “Big Brother and Little Sister” by Anne Mitrani

open mouth with two sculpted rows of

20” (51 cm.) boy. Sculpted shoulder head depicting an older boy with laughing expression, having

teeth, and tongue,

very tiny blue enamel eyes in squinted hollows, wide-open mouth with two rows of teeth, painted

painted features,

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complexion, soft blushing and freckles, ash-blonde mohair short ponytails, cloth body, sculpted hands with pointing finger, sculpted lower legs, artist-made costume of blue knit sweater and rolled-cuff checkered pants, holding large teddy bear. Marks: Anne Mitrani 88. Excellent condition. French, by the prestigious artist, Anne Mitrani, 1988. $1000/2000

391. French Art Doll “Older Boy with Suspender” by Anne Mitrani 20” (51 cm.) Sculpted shoulder head depicting an older boy, with heart-shaped face, elongated throat, squinting blue enamel glass eyes, furrowed brows and cheeks as though scowling, closed mouth with two sculpted teeth, blonde mohair wig, cloth slender elongated body, sculpted arms and lower legs, painted sneakers, wearing artist-made woolen pants and matching cap, suspenders, green woolen sweater, plaid shirt. Excellent condition. Marks: Anne Mitrani 1988. Excellent condition. French, Anne Mitrani, 1988. $1000/2000

392. French Art Doll “Girl in Silk Pinafore” by Anne Mitrani 18” (46 cm.) Sculpted shoulder head of older girl with slightly-elongated throat, tiny glass eyes, closed mouth with wistful expression, subtle painting of features, complexion, freckles, red auburn hair, cloth body, sculpted lower arms and legs, hands held clasped together, sculpted shoes, wearing artist made black knit dress, silk pinafore, undergarments. Excellent condition. Marks: Anne Mitrani 1985. French, 1985, an early model by the outstanding artist. $1000/2000

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Immediately following the catalogued session on Sunday, there will be a Discovery Day auction of several hundred additional antique dolls, dollhouses, toys, furniture, and accessories. There is no absentee or internet bidding at this Discovery Day portion of the auction.

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