Only Child

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This book is based upon an antique doll collection auctioned by Theriault’s of Annapolis, Maryland. Design: Travis Hammond Photography: Gerald Nelson Senior Conservator: Terry Lanford

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Berta Leon Hackney at five years when her collection began.

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Introduction On her fifth birthday, Berta Leon Hackney was given a doll by her father. And a promise. Every week thereafter she could choose another doll to add to her collection. Thus, in the midst of the Depression Years, she, an only child, was blessed with this happy start to collecting that laid down the very foundation of her doll-filled home today. Growing up surrounded by dolls would be just the start. As Berta began her grown-up life, marrying Jay Leon, whose aristocratic family had fled from Madrid to New York and Texas during the Spanish Civil War, she began to spend more time in Mexico City where her husband’s steel business had brought the young couple. But that didn’t stop Berta from dolls! It was from there, in fact, that many of her prized pieces were discovered. In the 1950s Mexico City was a well-kept secret source of fabulous antiques from the estates of European émigrés. Amidst those, of course, were dolls. Every week Berta would find a new doll from these estates: French bébés, German characters, early porcelains and parians, and so forth, thereby continuing on her “doll a week” tradition. Her collection grew and grew. During that Lot #27. Gracing the cover of the “Only Child” catalog is a superb example of the rare H” doll by French maker, Aristide Halopeau. Featured in the auction are other very fine models of the sought-after Thuillier A.T. bébés, and exceptional examples of bébés by Bru, in rare sizes and models.

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time she still kept her house in Hubbard. The dolls would be shipped there over the years and it was the place where her collection developed and was displayed until now.


This house in Hubbard is like no other, a stunning original Victorian home from the 19th century. Large high-ceiled rooms, winding staircases, rooms opening into other rooms so the surprises never end. And just to be sure she would have enough room for her collection, when a companion Victorian home right next door came on the market, Berta bought and restored that, too. And about this being Texas. Berta is true Texan. She is at once the consummate lady but at the same time spirited and tough, the distinctive woman in the front row wearing elegant clothing matched with boots, turquoise jewelry, and beaded jean jackets, smart, quick with a one-liner, can probably two-step with the best of ‘em or waltz in Vienna ballrooms, and will regale you with stories for hours – adding a laugh and twang that oozes charm. As proof, in the 1970s, long before women were routinely involved in politics, especially in Central Texas, she held the post of two-time mayor of Hubbard, perhaps one of the most “Texan” of towns you will ever ride into. By the 1980s Berta was well becoming established around the world as a major collector of

Lot #20. Berta Hackney related to Stuart Holbrook, “I lost out on this doll the first time it came to auction, and then years later it came back, and, by golly, I was determined to get it the second time.” And she did. The model is extremely rare, with sculpted and fantastically decorated Scottish tam, and even matching bisque shoes. Lot #5. Acquired by Berta Hackney from the famed Dina Vierney collection, the peddlar lady is notable not only for her exquisite wares and accessories, but also for her rare exotic complexion. She is preserved in original costume and wig, under original glass dome.

dolls. Being back in Texas now on a full-time basis

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Lot #1 and Lot #2. Perched on the seat of the superb gilded cherub throne chair is a petite 10” bébé by Jumeau, in impeccable original condition including costume, undergarments, wig and hair comb, and shoes.

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and having more time to interact with other doll lovers, she quickly became known and respected at auctions, clubs and conventions. And on her collecting went, never slowing in her pursuit of new treasures to add to the cases that now filled virtually every niche in her 18-room mansion. It seemed that the quest would never end. Then, as Stuart Holbrook, President of Theriault’s relates, the unexpected happened. “As I sat with Berta this past summer in her living room, drinking sweet tea and chatting in the same spot we had so many times over the years, I heard her say the words I never imagined I’d hear: ‘It’s time to sell my dolls and I want to see them go. I want to be part of their journey.’ ” And what dolls they are! Hundred and hundreds that range from exquisite French bébés and automata, to one of the most extensive collections of early porcelain and sculpted hair bisque ladies, from

Berta Leon Hackney today in Hubbard, Texas.

fully furnished dollhouses included an outstanding French chateau to German bisque characters, fine collection of French and German black dolls, a remarkable group of German handwind vignettes by Zinner and Sohne, fine mignonettes, and everything else you can imagine from rare peddler dolls to clowns with rare bisque character heads, to fine early dolls in their original costumes and boxes. It is true that the best collections capture the nature of their owner. And that is surely the case with the collection of Berta Leon Hackney. The collection, like the woman, is spirited yet elegant, refined yet sassy, eclectic, curious, rarified, and fine. A collection of substance. A woman of substance. x

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Session I

Saturday, March 28, 2015 Preview 9AM • Auction 11AM 1. Outstanding French Bisque Bébé E.J., Size 2, in Original Couturier Costume and Accessories 10” (25 cm.) Bisque socket head, very deep amber brown paperweight glass inset eyes, eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils,

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closed mouth with richly defined lip accents, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose E 2 J (and artist checkmarks on head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1883, the deposed model of his signature doll. Value Points: gorgeous model of the rare petite early bébé with entrancing eyes, finest painting especially of lips, original body and body finish, original wig with original Jumeau earrings, cream kidskin shoes incised “2”, original peach silk dress with Alencon lace trim, matching feathered bonnet, pantalets, and original Jumeau chemise. $8000/11,000

2. Superb Doll-Sized Carved Wooden Chair with Carved Winged Cherubs and Gold Leaf Finish 21” (53 cm.) Carved wooden chair with rich gold leaf finish is very ornately designed with scroll and acanthus leaf carving, elaborate cabriole-style legs, curved arms, and a surmounting crest of two winged cherubs, with later silk and velvet upholstery. Excellent condition, some very minor paint wear. Continental, late 18th/early 19th century. Ex-collection June Ellen Lane. $1200/1800 2.

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3. Splendid and All-Original French Bisque Bébé, Incised Depose Model, Size 10, by Emile Jumeau 22” (56 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump cheeks, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauveblushed eye shadow, brush-stroked and feathered brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth, defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, separately applied 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 10 (incised, and artist checkmarks on head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1884, the model was made for one year only. Value Points: superb near mint condition of the rare model, with superlative bisque and painting, original body and body finish, original soft wig (stamped “10”), fine early cashmere woolen costume, undergarments (pantalets stamped “10), knit stockings, leather shoes with burgundy rosettes marked “E. Jumeau”, Jumeau burgundy earrings, and silk bonnet with label “N.10” inside bonnet. $8000/12,000

4. French Bisque Automaton “The Drummer Boy” in Regimental Costume 24” (61 cm.) Standing upon a velvet-covered wooden base is a bisquehead boy with brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils, closed

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mouth with tiny stuck-out tongue, outlined and shaded lips, brunette human hair over cork pate, one-piece carton torso and legs, composition hands, a wooden-framed drum is attached to the torso. The figure is wearing velvet regimental costume with elaborate insignia and trim, matching helmet, and carries wooden drumsticks in his hands. When wound, he vigorously beats the drum. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F. 10 G. Comments: French, circa 1882. Value Points: wonderful presentation attention-getting automaton with very fine bisque and superb costume. $6000/9000

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5. Outstanding French Bisque Poupée as Peddler in Original Presentation Costume and Wares, in Original Dome

French, circa 1860, the doll was costumed and presented as a peddler for the English market,

20” (51 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, original hand-

near mint sturdy body, wearing fine antique paisley costume and undergarments, carrying woven

tinted amber complexion, blue glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes, single-stroke

basket of wares including sewing novelties, slippers, jewelry, dolls, ink blotters with dog figurals,

brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, ears pierced into

and a wrapped paper of a few horse hairs with penned notation “hair taken out of the chair

head, brunette hand-tied human hair wig over cork pate, kid gusset-jointed poupée

used by Mary, Queen of Scots at Sterling Castle”. The doll and wares are preserved under their

body with stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Comments:

original glass dome, and were acquired from the Dina Vierney Collection. $8000/12,000

judging from various accessories. Value Points: all-original presentation with rare complexion,


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6. German Porcelain Shoulder Head with Chignon by Meissen 3 ½” (9 cm.) Pink-tinted porcelain shoulder head of lady with slender oval face and elongated throat, black sculpted hair waved around her face and captured in a tightly braided chignon at the back of her head, pale blue upper-glancing eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, aquiline nose, closed mouth with center accent line, blushed cheeks. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (blue crossed swords). Comments: Konigliche Porzellan Manufaktur Meissen, circa 1850. Value Points: rare model with exquisite detail of modeling, fine artistic painting. $1100/1500

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19” (48 cm.) Lightly pink-tinted porcelain shoulder head with perfectly oval face, slightly elongated throat, brown sculpted hair waved from face in softly rolled curls and having large white sculpted bow at the crown, painted facial features, small blue downcast

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eyes with well-defined eyelids, arched brown brows, aquiline nose, closed mouth, muslin stitch-jointed body, porcelain lower limbs, lovely rose and ivory silk gown in the 18th century style, undergarments, heeled kid slippers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 399 W. Comments: Koniglich-Bayerische Porcelain in Nymphenburg, early 20th century. A very limited edition of porcelain dolls were presented at the 1908 Munich Art Doll Exhibition, designed as “decoration

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dolls”, and dressed by the ladies of Munich in various historical costumes. Value Points: rare model with unusual and highly expressive features. $1100/1600

8. Grand Early Porcelain Lady Doll with Pink-Tinted Complexion Attributed to Lippert & Haas of Schlaggenwald 35” (89 cm.) h. 11”w. head. 11”h. head. Of very thick paste porcelain with overall pink-tinted complexion, with solid dome, plumply rounded face and sturdy throat, slightly defined bosom and deeply sloping shoulders, deeply modeled features, defined eye sockets with upper-glancing deep blue eyes having white eye notch in pupils, black and red upper 7.

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eyeliner, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very rich lips, early hand-tied brunette human hair wig, old muslin stitch-jointed body, leather arms, (frail) antique rose silk gown, undergarments, leather boots. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: attributed to Lippert & Haas of Schlaggenwald, circa 1860. Value Points: very rare model, especially in this rare exhibition size, has outstanding detail of sculpting and painting. $4000/6000

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9. Rare and All-Original French Bisque Bébé by Danel and Cie with Signed Shoes 19” (48 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, pointy-tip nose with accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair over original cork pate with remains of original wig, French composition and wooden fully jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Tete Depose Paris Bébé 8 (head) Paris Bébé (and Eiffel Tower symbol on torso). Comments: Danel and Cie, circa 1890, the model was made for one or two years only; Anatole Danel, the former manager of the Jumeau firm, established his own firm, creating a bébé model that was nearly identical to the Jumeau bébé. Emile Jumeau successfully sued Danel who was forced to discontinue his bébé. Value Points: very rare bébé due to its short production era, has finest bisque and painting, original signed body, original coral silk costume with braid and lace trim, matching bonnet, undergarments, rose knit stockings and leather shoes incised “8 Paris Depose” with star symbol. $5000/8000

10. French Bisque Character, Model 235, by SFBJ with Rare Flocked Hair and Original Costume 16” (41 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, flocked brunette hair, inset blue jewel-like eyes, brown painted curly lashes, arched brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth in smiling expression, glazed accents on lips, two porcelain beaded upper teeth, impressed dimples at cheek corners and chin, French composition and wooden fully jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 235 Paris 6 (head) 6 (bottom of feet). Comments: SFBJ, circa 1912. Value Points: well-modeled laughter dimples around the eyes and mouth, original flocking of hair, original body and body finish, original costume including double-breasted coat and matching cap with Red Cross insignias. $1200/1800

11. Very Rare French Bisque Bébé by Falck-Roussel in Antique Gentleman’s Ensemble 23” (58 cm.) Bisque socket head with elongated face and full cheeks, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, dark painted lashes, mauveblushed eye shadow, thick brush-stroked brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, auburn mohair bobbed wig, French composition fully jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F.R. 11. Comments: Falck-Roussel, Paris, circa 1888. Value Points: dolls by Falck-Roussel are rarely found, especially in this larger size, this example with very expressive features, very fine bisque and painting, original body and body finish, wearing fine antique gentleman’s costume. $12,000/16,000

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12. Fabulous Pair of French Bisque Bébés by Emile Jumeau with Superb Original Costumes 22” (56 cm.) Each has bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, thick brush-stroked brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, open mouth with row of porcelain teeth, shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 10 (and artist check marks). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1895, one of the dolls is preserved in her original box labeled “Bébé Francaise Habille Mode Parisienne 10”. Value Points: preserved in near mint original condition, the dolls have softest blonde mohair wigs, and wear silk and lace costumes that are identical excepting aqua or rose colors, each with original dress, bonnet, undergarments, socks and leather shoes signed “Paris Depose 10” with bee symbol. $6500/9500 12 label.

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13. Very Beautiful French Bisque Bébé by Andre Thuillier in Fine Antique Costume 18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, almondshaped 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 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: A 9 T. Comments: Andre Thuillier, circa 1885. Value Points: finest bisque and painting, original body and body finish, the most endearing and distinctive dreamy-eyed expression has perfectly achieved artistry of eyes and lips, wearing antique pale blue silk dress and matching bonnet, undergarments, leather shoes with brown silk rosettes incised C.P. $23,000/32,000

14. Pair of Very Rare French Candy Containers in Elaborate Marquis Costumes 14” (36 cm.) Each has paper mache head with highly characterized features, pronounced nose and chin, painted side-glancing eyes and a closed mouth in wide beaming smile with painted teeth, periwig with side braids, very plump hollow stomach, wooden hands and feet. An elaborate silk Marquis costume is worn by each along with bicorn hat and leather shoes. Each separates at the waist for access to the polished sateen-lined candy container interior. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1885, the pair were offered as candy box containers from a luxury Parisian bon-bon shop. Value Points: very rare pair with wickedly charming expressions, wonderful and all-original costumes. Ex-collection Dina Vierney. $4500/6500

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frown lines; the alternate face has softly blushed delicate complexion, laughter crinkles around the eyes, painted blue eyes with decorative glaze and thick upper eyeliner, painted lashes and brows, shaded nostrils, mouth modeled as though laughing with two rows of tiny beaded teeth. The doll has brunette wig and is attached to original bon-bon box which is covered with quilted aqua silk, and separates at the waist for access to the 15 detail.

bon-bon container. Condition:

generally excellent. Comments: from the studios of Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1883, the doublefaced bébé model was offered either as a doll or, as in this instance, as a very luxurious candy box presentation. Value Points: especially fine sculpting and artistic painting of expressive features on the very rare model, with original bon-bon box presentation and luxury silk and lace costume. $5500/7500

16. Petite Fine French Bisque Bébé by Leon Casimir Bru, Size 0, with Original Signed Shoes 10” (25 cm.) Bisque swivel head with kid-edged bisque shoulder plate with modeled bosom and shoulder blades, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid gusset-jointed bébé body with scalloped-edge collarette, bisque lower arms and hands. Condition: generally excellent, one finger tip chipped. Marks: (circle dot impressed symbol) Bru Jne (head and shoulders) No. 0 (shoulders). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1880. Value Points: very fine modeling and bisque on the rare petite model, with fine original body, original cutwork costume and bonnet, undergarments, and original leather shoes signed Bru Jne Paris 0. $12,000/15,000

17. Very Dear French Bisque Bébé Brevete, Size 0, by Leon Casimir Bru with Dainty Bisque Hands 14” (36 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, blue glass enamel inset eyes

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with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented and outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, kid bébé body with square-cut collarette,

15” (38 cm.) A bisque head on bisque shoulder plate has two faces which

gusset jointing at hips, knees and elbows, bisque hands, antique costume. Condition: generally

can be alternately revealed by turning the head and flipping the cardboard

excellent. Marks: 0 (head). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, his first bébé model known as

cap; one face having rosy complexion depicts a crying child whose sculpted

“brevete”, circa 1878. Value Points: most endearing facial expression with very plump cheeks

closed mouth is modeled as though open, with painted tongue and teeth,

and throat, beautiful eyes, finest bisque and painting, original Bru bébé body, original perfect

painted blue eyes with black outline and lashes, fringed brows, and furrowed

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Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 4 U 6 (incised on shoulder plate). Comments: C.F. Kling, circa 1870. Value Points: the rarity of the doll is enhanced by its extraordinary sculpting and detail of scarf ornamentation, with rarer 18 back.

glass eyes. $4500/6500

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19. Petite German Bisque Lady Doll with Rare Sculpted Magenta Bonnet 18. Rare and Exquisite German Bisque Lady with Sculpted Fashionable Head Shawl

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11” (28 cm.) Bisque shoulder head with

18” (46 cm.) Bisque shoulder head of adult lady with heart-shaped face, sculpted blonde hair in elaborate

heart-shaped face,

waves at her forehead crown and then waved back and captured under a rose-tinted bisque scarf that

blonde sculpted hair

drapes gracefully onto her shoulders and is decorated with gold bead edging, tiny white bead dots, magenta

waved from her face and

polka dots, gold tassels at the back and black “lace” edging at the lower bodice; the doll has blue glass

captured in a very full

inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, refined aquiline nose shape,

chignon at the back and crowned with a sculpted saucer cap in

closed mouth with outlined lips, old muslin stitch-jointed body, leather arms, and is nicely costumed.

magenta and black pattern with long magenta streamer bow and

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with a white ruffle at the back, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, old muslin body, bisque lower arms and legs, painted flat black shoes, nicely costumed. Condition: very faint old hairline at the back shoulder. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value points: rare model with artistically decorated bonnet. $600/900

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20. Extremely Rare German Bisque Lady with Bisque Tam and Matching Boots by C.F. Kling 13� (33 cm.) Bisque shoulder head portraying an adult lady with ovalshaped face and elongated throat, sculpted ash-blonde hair arranged in long flowing curls that tumble 20 shoes.

onto her shoulders and are waved across her forehead, topped by an

exuberant green and white plaid tam with magenta stripes, rose and black checkered border and tri-color plumes, and having blue glass inset eyes with dark eyeliner, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, fully sculpted pierced ears, and sculpted bodice with gilt-edged collar and polka-dotted blue scarf, original muslin stitch-jointed body with bisque lower arms, painted bisque ankle boots in plaid design with painted laces, antique gown. Condition: generally excellent. Mark: 5 D 3 (in script). Comments: C.F. Kling, circa 1870. Value Points: extremely rare and beautiful model of which few are known to exist, its rarity points include fabulously decorated bisque tam with matching boots, sculpted bodice, glass eyes, and original body. The doll has blue ribbon awards from two UFDC national conventions. Ex-collections Margaret Hartshorn and June Ellen Lane. $9000/13,000

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21. Very Rare German Bisque Lady with Black Sculpted Hair and Ornately Wrapped Scarf

Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: rarity factors include black hair in ornate coiffure and very elaborately wrapped

20� (51 cm.) Bisque shoulder head of lady with

ornamental scarf. $2000/3000

oval face and elongated throat, black sculpted

in a sculpted blue and magenta scarf that

22. Rare German Bisque Lady with Sculpted Lustre Diadem, Attributed to Simon and Halbig

elaborately circles her face and back chignon,

22� (56 cm.) Bisque shoulder head with

and falls gracefully onto her shoulders, painted

pale complexion, sculpted pale blonde hair

hair waved away from her face with elaborate feathering around the edges and captured

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eyeliner, single-stroke brows, brown painted single-stroke lashes, accented nostrils, closed

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arranged with finger curls at the forehead and sides, then drawn back into an elaborately

looped curl at the back held by black ribbons that fall onto her shoulders, with purple

mouth with center accent line, old hand-stitched kid body with stitch-jointed limbs,

lustre diadem at her crown and with sculpted gilt earrings, painted blue eyes with

lovely antique costume, undergarments, leather boots. Condition: generally excellent.

pronounced black eyeliner, painted all-around lashes, feathered brows, accented


nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line on lips, muslin stitchjointed body, original bisque lower limbs, bisque arms to above the elbows, painted flat black boots, (frail) silk gown. Condition: generally excellent, front of right boot missing. Comments: Germany, attributed to Simon and Halbig, circa 1870. Value Points: rarity factors include style of coiffure, hair and earring ornaments, exquisite painting of eyes. $1800/3200

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23. German Bisque Doll with Rare Brown Sculpted Pillbox Hat 15” (38 cm.) Bisque shoulder head with plump facial modeling, very

24. Rare German Bisque Boy with Glass Eyes and Sculpted Hair, Hat, and Bodice by Kling

pale complexion, blonde sculpted short curly hair with sculpted brown

16” (41 cm.) Bisque shoulder head with rounded face,

tam having centered medallion ornament, painted blue eyes, black

blonde sculpted short blonde hair with tousled bangs

and red upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils and eye

under a sculpted grey hat with rounded top, black

corners, closed mouth with center accent line, muslin stitch-jointed

painted brim and band, sculpted bodice with ruffled

body, bisque lower limbs, painted boots, nicely costumed. Condition:

collar, blue glass inset eyes, sculpted ears, painted lashes

generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1880, attributed to Alt,

and brows, accented nostrils, very full outlined lips,

Beck and Gottschalk; two variations of the model are shown in German

newer muslin stitch-jointed body and bisque lower

Parian Dolls by Mary Krombholz, page 38. Value Points: rare sculpted

limbs, antique velvet costume. Condition: generally

tam with textured finish to suggest woven straw and fancy centered

excellent, possible small professional restoration on hat

ornament. $500/800

brim. Marks: 160-5. Comments: Kling, circa 1875. Value Points: most endearing innocent expression

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on the very rare model with wonderfully detailed features, unusual hat, glass eyes, maker’s mark. Excollection Margaret Hartshorn. $1200/1800

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27. Gorgeous French Bisque Bébé “H” by Aristide Halopeau in Fine Early Costume 21” (53 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head with elongated face and very plump cheeks, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, delicately painted lashes, mauve-blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined and shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 3 H. Comments: Aristide Halopeau, circa 1880, the successor to the legendary Barrois doll firm; Halopeau commissioned the sculpture of a unique bébé model, created for him at the Frayon porcelain firm, with painted complexion and facial details by noted Parisian artist, Barnard; only one model was ever offered by the firm and few examples were created. Value Points: hauntingly beautiful face with dreamy expression, finest quality bisque and painting, original soft mohair wig, original body and body finish, beautiful early coral silk dress with embroidered tulle trim, undergarments, stockings, leather

25. Collection of Miniature Hand-Blown Glass

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3 ½” (9 cm.) h. tallest. Including five hand-blown glass urns,

12” (30 cm.) l. 7” h. Of solid wood with rich marquetry inlays

pitchers, and vases with intricate spiral-threaded designs, along

in rosewood and mahogany, the bombe-shaped chest has two

with similiarly styled pair of glass candleholders. Excellent

drawers and a marble top, and with bronze ormolu mounts

condition. $300/500

and drawer pulls. Excellent condition. French, 19th century. $600/900

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28. Fine Early Chinese Wooden Folding Screen with Chinoiserie Decorations 19� (48 cm.) The four-panel wooden screen with inset panels has original ebony finish with gilt Chinoiserie decorations, and applique carvings in bone and mother-of-pearl on the panels depicting persons, buildings, and foliage. Excellent condition. Chinese, 19th century. $800/1300

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29. Superb Japanese Bisque Portrait Doll with Elaborate Coiffure and Costume for the French Market 22� (56 cm.) h. including coiffure and shoes. Pale bisque socket head, brown enamel inset eyes with heavily modeled eyelids, painted lower lashes, arched brows, accented nostrils,

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closed mouth with impressed lip detail, black human hair arranged in elaborate coiffure and decorated with silk flowers and beads, five-piece composition body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (illegible script on head). Comments: late 1800s, similarly costumed dolls were made with bisque heads by Simon and Halbig and others for the French market which was deeply intrigued with Asian culture at this time. Value Points: very rare bisque portrait of Japanese lady wearing her original elaborate costume comprising green silk trousers, red silk dress, and purple silk kimono, each decorated lavishly with embroidery, along with traditional wooden stacked shoes and elaborate headdress, and presented on original silk-covered wooden stand, under early glass dome. $2000/3000

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30. French Bisque Poupée by Jumeau with AllWooden Articulated Lady Body 15” (38 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading, dark painted eyeliner, painted lashes, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with pale outlined lips, ears pierced into head, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, all-wooden poupée body with dowel jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips, knees and wrists, and extra swivel articulation on thighs. Condition: generally excellent, small chip reglue at bottom of back shoulder plate, lower limbs retouched. Marks: 2. Comments: Jumeau, circa 1870. Value Points: beautiful serene expression with lovely bisque, all-wooden articulated body, antique ivory silk costume and accessories, original mohair wig. $2500/3500

31. French Miniature Furnishings with Original Decoupage by Badeuille 7” (18 cm.) Of lightwood with natural finish,the furniture is decorated with gilt paper and cutout floral decoupage which is generously applied to simulate hand-painted or inlay designs. The set includes a canopy day bed with gauze curtains decorated with gilt paper stars, fernery with unusual hinged mirror, two side chairs and two straight chairs, each with original floralpatterned cotton upholstery. Condition: furniture generally excellent, repair to head/torso on doll. Comments: the furniture was made in Germany,and shipped to France where it was upholstered,fitted and decorated by the Badeuille firm who specialized in these pieces,for the French market, circa 1875. Value Points: rare furnishings with original decorations; included is an all-bisque miniature doll with wonderful original costuming. $500/800

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32. Grand French Bisque Poupée, Size 12, by Jumeau in Fine Original Costume 31” (79 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading and darker blue iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted dark curly lashes, mauve-blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with very full accented lips, separately applied pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupée body with gusset jointing at hips, knees and elbows, stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent, hands a bit darkened, body very sturdy. Marks: 12 (head and shoulder plate). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1875, the gentle facial model evolved into the first period bébé model; the large size of this example and richly detailed original gown suggest its original purpose as exhibition model. Value Points: very fine quality of bisque and painting, splendid eyes, original body, original aqua silk/cashmere gown with embroidered and ruched detail. $6000/8000

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34. German Porcelain Lady with Dark Brown Hair by KPM Berlin 17” (43 cm.) Porcelain shoulder head, brown sculpted hair with loosely formed braids at each side of her face that are captured in a tightly coiled braided chignon at the back, oval-shaped face and elongated throat, very pale

33. Very Rare Large German Porcelain Lady Doll with Blue Ruffle-Edged Black Snood

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untinted complexion, painted blue eyes in well-defined sockets,

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26” (66 cm.) Thick paste porcelain shoulder head depicting a plump-faced lady with strong throat,

red eyeliner, brown feathered brows, aquiline nose, closed mouth

blonde sculpted hair with center part arranged around her face with large looped curls and narrow

with very full lips, early muslin body with porcelain lower limbs,

braids and captured at the back with sculpted thick black snood which has a sculpted ruffled blue

painted black ankle boots. Condition: generally excellent, few typical

crown and bavolet that falls onto her shoulders, blue painted eyes, red and black upper eyeliner,

rubs on hair. Marks: KPM (blue circle stamp inside shoulder plate).

single-stroke brows, circle-accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, muslin stitch-

Comments: KPM Berlin, circa 1850. Value Points: rare brown hair,

jointed body, porcelain arms, blue cotton dress, undergarments, leather boots. Condition: generally

superb sculpting, artistic painting especially of eyes and lips, and very

excellent. Marks: 111. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: very rare coiffure with

fine antique dotted Swiss muslin gown with elaborate back train. The

wonderful detail of decorated snood, fine larger size is rare to find. Ex-collection Mildred Seeley.

muslin body has old hand-lettered notation “Lucretia Hodge, circa

$1500/2200

1850”. Ex-collection Margaret Hartshorn. $2500/3500


doll; few marked examples of any KPM dolls exist, this model is virtually unknown and features wonderful decoration of the bonnet. The doll has a blue ribbon award from 1989 UFDC convention. $4500/6500

36. Rare German Porcelain Lady with Elaborately Decorated Sculpted Bonnet 15” (38 cm.) overall. 4” h. head. Porcelain shoulder head of 35.

adult lady with oval face and elongated throat, slightly tinted complexion, sculpted black hair with long full looped curls drawn low around the sides of her face and captured under

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35. Very Rare German Porcelain Bonnet Lady with Maker’s Mark by K.P.M.

a green cap that is fitted to her head,

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the hat with upturned brim at the back, yellow and green sculpted feathers, painted blue eyes, red and

15” (38 cm.) Porcelain shoulder head of adult lady with oval-

black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, accented

shaped face, elongated throat, black sculpted and painted hair

nostrils, closed mouth with dainty piquant smile, old

drawn away from center part and captured under a snugly fitted

homemade muslin body, antique costume. Condition:

bonnet that is decorated with a purple ruffled brim and throat

faint early hairline at back shoulder plate, otherwise

ribbons, colorful purple flowers and sienna ribbons at the nape,

excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1860. Value

painted large oval blue eyes, red and black eyeliner, single-stroke

Points: rare model with wonderful expression, rare

brows, aquiline nose with accented nostrils, closed mouth, muslin

sculpted feathered bonnet, fine quality of porcelain

stitch-jointed body, porcelain lower arms and legs, wearing antique

and painting. Ex-collection Estelle Johnston.

silk gown and undergarments. Condition: generally excellent

$1700/2300

excepting rubs on right brow and cheek. Marks: KPM (inside shoulder plate). Comments: Konigliche Porzellan Manufaktur, circa 1850. Value Points: exceptionally rare early porcelain 36 profile.

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37. Beautiful French Bisque Portrait Bébé by Emile Jumeau in Fine Original Costume painted lashes, mauve-blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils,

38. Outstanding French Bisque Bébé E.J.A. by Emile Jumeau with Couturier Costume

closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden

26” (66 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head with

eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 8 (head). Comments: Emile

elongated face and very full cheeks and throat, large

Jumeau, his early period portrait bébé, circa 1877. Value Points: rare model with exceptional beauty and rich painting

blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner,

around the eyes, original wig (stamped 8), original body and body finish, beautiful and well-detailed original costume

delicately painted lashes, brush-stroked and feathered

of patterned aqua silk and burgundy velvet, undergarments, maroon knit stockings, leather shoes, bonnet. $6000/8000

brows, mauve-blushed eye shadow, accented eye

20” (51 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head, almond-shaped blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading, thick dark eyeliner,

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corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, impressed dimples at lip corners and chin, separately applied pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eightloose-ball-jointed body with very plump limbs and hands. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: EJ/A 10 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1879, his very rare model made for two or three years only and considered by him as the first signature bébé; it was advertised in the Parisian catalog of Au Coin de Roi as a “bébé perfectionnes” available in two sizes only (10 and 12). Value Points: the rarity of the bébé is rivaled by its exceptional beauty, with finest quality of bisque, delicate pale complexion and subtle blush, original body and body finish, fine early Jumeau dress and bonnet. $16,000/22,000

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condition, the little boy and girl wear their store-original exotic silk costumes with rich fringe trim, accessories, turbans, their fully jointed original bodies in near mint condition. $3500/5500

40. Extremely Rare and All-Original French BrownComplexioned Bébé by Leon Casimir Bru, Size 0, with Signed Bru Shoes 10 ½” (27 cm.) Pressed bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate

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with modeled bosom and shoulder blades, rich cafe-au-lait brown complexion, amber-brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark painted lashes, brown fringed brows, accented eye corners and nostrils,

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closed mouth with shaded downcast lips, pierced ears, black fleecy mohair wig over cork pate, kid bébé body with scalloped-edge collarette, gusset jointing at hips and knees, bisque forearms and hands. Condition:

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39. Pair, All-Original French Brown-Complexioned Bisque Bébés in Exotic Costumes by Jules Steiner

generally excellent. Marks: (circle/dot symbol, on head) Bru Jne N.0

10” (25 cm.) Each has light brown-complexioned bisque socket head, amber-brown glass paperweight

Points: pristine condition of the rare size 0 bébé, with very beautiful

inset eyes, black painted brows and lashes, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, pierced

luminous complexion, original head, shoulders, body and hands,

ears, black mohair fleecy wig over cork pate, French brown composition fully jointed body. Condition:

and wearing original multi-layered rich silk exotic costume, original

generally excellent. Marks: A 3. Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1890. Value Points: fine unplayed with

signed Bru shoes and jewelry. $12,000/17,000

(shoulder plate). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1878. Value


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42. Rare and Delightful German Bisque “Allie Dog” with Rare Signed Tongue Designed by Georgene Averill 15” (38 cm.) Bisque head with flanged neck depicting a black-spotted white dog with sculpted “fur” detail and floppy ears with black tips, very large brown glass sleep eyes with encircling grey eye shadow, black nose tip with pink painted nostrils and philtrum area, defined whisker tips, open mouth in beaming smile, spread-apart teeth, tongue, muslin torso and upper legs, composition jointed arms and lower legs. Condition: generally excellent, some surface paint flakes on limbs. Marks: Allie Dog Copyright by Georgene Averill Germany 1405 (head) 1405 (back of tongue). Comments: the amusing dog doll with delightful pun-name was designed by the American artist Georgene Averill and commissioned by Borgfeldt from German doll firms, circa 1925. Value Points: very rare-tofind appealing cheerful pup, likely made for only one or two seasons, with excellent sculpting and painting. $4500/6500

43. Delightful German Bisque “Einco” Googly by Gebruder Heubach with Flirty Eyes and Rare Shoulder Head Variation 21” (53 cm.) Pink-tinted bisque shoulder head with plump round face, large blue glass googly eyes that “flirt” by movement of wire lever at the back of the head, dark eyeliner, very pronounced smoky upper eye shadow, shaded smoky brows with feathering, rounded nose, closed mouth with beaming smile, upturned lip corners, brunette mohair wig, kid body with pin-jointing at hips and knees, composition and wooden ball-jointed arms, nice antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Einco 9 Germany Heubach (in square). Comments: Gebruder Heubach for Eisenmann exporters, circa 1917. Value Points: the rare and distinctive model with wide-eyed “who, me?” expression is enhanced by wellfunctioning flirty eyes, and finest quality of bisque, rare model in even rarer shoulder head variation. $5000/7500

44. Rare and Delightful German Bisque “Einco” Googly by Gebruder Heubach 11” (28 cm.) Pink-tinted bisque shoulder head, plump face and throat,

41. German Bisque Pouting Character, Model 115/A, by Kammer and Reinhardt

large blue glass googly sleep eyes, very pronounced smoky upper eye shadow, shaded smoky brows with feathering, tiny nose, closed mouth with prim smile, blonde mohair wig, kid body with pin jointing at hips

16” (42 cm.) Bisque socket head, small blue glass sleep eyes, painted short curly lashes, feathered

and shoulders, bisque lower arms, nice antique costume. Condition:

brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with downcast shaded lips, auburn mohair bobbed wig,

generally excellent. Marks: Einco 1 Germany Heubach (in square) 8764.

composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing, antique velvet Sunday-

Comments: Gebruder Heubach for Eisenmann exporters, circa 1917.

best boy’s costume. Condition: generally excellent, original body finish except hands retouched.

Value Points: rare model especially captivating in this petite size, very fine

Marks: K*R S&H 115/A. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912, the model is known as

bisque and painting. $2500/3500

Phillip. Value Points: well-rendered characterization of solemn-faced pouting child with excellent quality of bisque and sculpting. $1800/2500

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45. Pretty French Bisque Bébé by Emile Jumeau with Original Jumeau Dress and Undergarments 18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, very deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, lushly painted lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 8 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (torso). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1886. Value Points: especially charming shy expression enhanced by fine creamy bisque, beautiful painting, original body and body finish, original wig (with “8” stamp), original Jumeau costume including magenta silk frock, undergarments (pants stamped “8”), burgundy knit socks, and black leather shoes with silk rosettes. $3500/4500

46. 19th Century French Photograph “Young Lady with Doll” in Rare Large Size, Signed 9” (23 cm.) x 12” photograph. 18” x 22” framed. The sepia-toned photograph depicts a young lady nonchalantly leaning against a background wall, her left ankle crossed, and with her little French doll posed at her side. Both the child and the doll are wearing stylish costumes, and the photograph wears the stamp of Blondeau LeBelle (?) Photographe and date 88(?). The photograph is presented in its original frame. Photograph excellent, frame with some small chips. French, late 19th century. $600/900

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47. Extremely Rare French Musical Automaton “Bébé Photographe” 17” (43 cm.) h. 12” x 8” base. Standing upon a velvetcovered wooden base is a bisque-headed doll with brown glass paperweight inset eyes, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, carton torso and legs, wire upper arms, bisque forearms, wearing silk dress, artist’s cape, and wide-brimmed feathered cap. She stands behind a tripod-based box camera which is aimed at a small bisque doll posed upon a maplewood stool. When wound, music plays, the photographer lowers the unexposed photographic plate into the camera, activates the shutter with her right hand, and, finally, raises the finished plate which now has a sepia-toned photograph of the doll. Condition: generally excellent, music and motions function well. Marks: Depose (impressed on underside of base). Comments: attributed to Louis Marie Renou, circa 1895. Value Points: extremely rare and beautifully preserved automaton with most unusual theme, having intriguing activity, and with original camera and photographs. $9000/16,000

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48. An All-Original German Musical Handwind Mechanical Toy “The Clown and Donkey” 13” (33 cm.) h. 15” l. Standing upon a wooden platform with lithographed-paper cover is a bisque-headed clown with highly characterized sculpting, blue glass eyes, painted facial decorations in blue and red, bi-color wig, block torso and lower limbs. He is holding the tail of a fleece-covered paper mache donkey which stands alongside. When the handle is turned, merry musical tunes are heard, the clown turns the donkey’s tail causing the donkey’s head to bob up and down, which then causes the ringing of a brass bell which is attached to the donkey’s head by a metal rod. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, Zinner & Sohne, circa 1890. Value Points: absolutely delightful scene with several interlinking amusing actions, rare character face, original costumes on clown and donkey, and well-functioning music and motions. $1200/1800

49. Petite Rare French Bisque Bébé with Original Jester Decorations, Figure A, by Jules Steiner 9” (23 cm.) Untinted bisque socket head, brown glass inset eyes, painted curly black brows, painted red clown decorations on white complexion, pierced ears, blonde mohair curly wig, French paper mache body jointed at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: J. Steiner Paris A 2. Comments: Jules

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Steiner, circa 1890. Value Points: rare little jester in petite size, with original wig, body, body finish, and wearing antique silk jester costume, carrying little tambourine with hand-painted designs. $1800/2300

50. French Bisque Musical Automaton “The Jester with Painted Tambourine” by Roullet & Decamps 20” (51 cm.) Standing upon a velvet-covered wooden base is a bisque-head jester with blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, brush-stroked brows, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair fleecy wig, carton torso and legs, wire upper arms, bisque forearms, holding a paintbrush in one hand and a gaily decorated tambourine in the other. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1078 Simon & Halbig S&H 6. Comments: Roullet et Decamps, circa 1895, when wound and lever released, music plays, and the jester turns his head side to side, blinks his eyes, and appears to dab at the tambourine with the paintbrush he holds in his hand. Value Points: well-functioning mechanism and music, with wonderfully painted facial decorations and vibrant silk jester 48.

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50.1. Rare AllOriginal German Pull-Toy Jester with Surprise 16� (41 cm.) Standing upon a wooden platform with metal spoked wheels and decorative paper cover is a bisque-head jester with blue glass inset eyes, painted facial features, closed mouth, block torso, wooden lower arms and legs, painted boots, outstretched arms with a cardboard shaped cone in each hand. A bisque-head miniature doll is perched upon his head, with painted features, and spring body hidden under a cotton smock. When the toy is pulled along, the larger doll kicks his legs merrily, while the smaller 50.1.

doll bobs up and down from the spring action, as though trying to escape from cones in which he is hidden. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2 (doll) Comments: Germany, for the French market, circa 1880. Value Points: the rare and amusing toy is all original. $2000/3000

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51. An All-Original French Bisque Automaton Known as “The Russian Tea Server” by Lambert 20” (51 cm.) Standing upon a velvet-covered base is a bisque-head doll with large amber-brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lush lashes, brush-stroked and multi-feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French carton torso and legs, wire upper arms, bisque forearms. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 4 (head) (remnants of original paper tune label on under-base). Comments: Leopold Lambert, circa 1892, with commissioned head from Jumeau; when wound the doll turns her head from side to side, nods, and alternately moves the tray and tea pot as though pouring tea; the model was marketed as the “Russian Tea Server.” Value Points: the doll wears her factory-original silk costume with silk and metallic fringe trim, pearl ornaments, elaborate headdress, and carries wooden tea tray and tea pot. $6000/8500

51.1. French Musical Automaton “Poupée Modele with Tray of Dolls” by Leopold Lambert 20” (51 cm.) Standing upon a

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velvet-covered wooden base is a bisque-head doll with

Lambert, Paris, circa 1890, with original bisque head from Emile Jumeau. Value Points: brilliant blue eyes beautifully

deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, brush-stroked

contrast the rich silk costume, and silk-covered tray of seven tiny all-bisque dolls in this rare musical promotional

brows, lushly painted lashes, open mouth, row of

automaton, likely a special commission. $7000/11,000

porcelain teeth, brunette human hair over cork pate, carton torso and legs, wire upper arms, bisque forearms,

52. Beautiful French Bisque Bébé Bru Jne from the Classic Era

red silk and ivory costume and shoes. The doll is holding

20” (51 cm.) Pressed bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, brown glass paperweight inset eyes,

an advertising card from Poupée Modele doll journal

dark eyeliner, painted lashes, incised eyeliner, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded

in one hand, and tray of tiny bisque dolls in the other.

nostrils, closed mouth with tiny stuck-out tongue tip between the shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, dimpled

When wound, music plays, she turns and nods her

tongue, brunette hand-tied human hair wig over cork pate, slender kid bébé body with scalloped collarette,

head, and alternately extends the tray of dolls or lifts

Chevrot hinged hips, wooden lower legs, bisque lower arms, lovely red patterned velvet dress, silk bonnet,

the advertising card as though proferring publicity for

undergarments, leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent, fine professional restoration on inside fingers of

the children’s publication and its wares. Condition:

left hand. Marks: Bru Jne 7 (head) No. 7 Bru Jne (shoulder plate) (original Bru paper label on torso). Comments:

generally excellent, music and mechanism function

Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1886. Value Points: fine detail of modeling especially of lips, beautiful bisque and

well. Marks: L./B. (key) 4 (doll). Comments: Leopold

painting, original body. $11,000/14,000

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55. German Bisque Lady with Sculpted Brown Hair and Very Elaborate Dresden Bodice Attributed to C.F. Kling

53. Extremely Rare German Bisque Lady with Brown Sculpted Hair and Elaborate Dresden Hair Ornaments and Bodice by C.F. Kling

16” (41 cm.) Bisque shoulder head of lady with elongated

18” (46 cm.) Bisque shoulder head with pale complexion, brown sculpted hair drawn

throat, brown sculpted hair in elaborately arranged curls and loops, painted blue eyes,

from face with feathering details around the forehead, arranged curls at the back of

red and black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth,

her head decorated by a gilt-edged blue hair band with white bead trim, pink hair

pierced ears, elaborate Dresden detail includes pale blue neck ruffle and a criss-cross

bow, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, closed

bodice ruffle that extends around the back over painted magenta “lace”, muslin

mouth, pierced ears, very elaborate bodice including sculpted white bead necklace,

stitch-jointed body, leather arms, sewn-on stockings and leather boots, antique gown.

Dresden pink-glazed ruffle, painted rick-rack trim, muslin stitch-jointed body, antique

Condition: generally excellent, few tiny flakes on ruffle. Comments: Germany, circa

costume. Condition: generally excellent, professional restoration of the pink hair bow.

1870, attributed to C.F. Kling, circa 1870. Value Points: regal stature is enhanced by

Comments: C.F. Kling, circa 1870, this model and a variation are shown in German

exceptional detail of Dresden ruffles. $1800/2500

Parian Dolls by Mary Krombholz, page 56/57. Value Points: rarity factors include brown hair, hair ornaments, very elaborate decoration of bodice. $2000/3000

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54. German Bisque Doll with Sculpted Hair and Fancy Bodice Attributed to Alt, Beck and Gottschalk

56. Beautiful German Bisque Lady with Glass Eyes, and Elaborately Decorated Bodice, Attributed to C.F. Kling

20” (51 cm.) Bisque shoulder head, light-brown sculpted hair

17” (43 cm.) Bisque shoulder head of pale-complexioned

in tousled curly fashion decorated with gilt-edged blue hair

lady with light-brown sculpted hair in elaborate arrangement

bow at the crown, painted blue downcast eyes, red and black

featuring braids, loops and arranged curls with a single

upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils and

Dresden rose at one side, and with an intricately decorated

eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, sculpted

bodice featuring ruffled Dresden collar above a band of gold

Dresden ruffle at throat and bodice front, fancily painted

beads, and with painted magenta and black decorations,

magenta and rose bodice, cloth body, antique costume.

cobalt blue glass inset eyes, delicately painted lashes and

Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa

brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with

1875, attributed to Alt, Beck and Gottschalk; the same model

tiny accented lips, pierced ears, muslin body with bisque lower

with variation of decoration is shown in Identifying German

limbs, painted blue boots. Condition: generally excellent,

Parian Dolls by Mary Krombholz, page 35. Value Points: rarity

some flakes on Dresden hair rose. Comments: Germany,

factors include brown hair, fancy coiffure trim, fancy bodice

attributed to C.F. Kling, circa 1870. Value Points: rarity

with Dresden neck ruffle which is particularly rare on ABG

factors include cobalt glass eyes, light-brown hair color, and

models. $1800/3500

elaborately decorated bodice. $1200/1800


57. German Bisque Glass-Eyed Lady with Sculpted Hair and Decorated Bodice Attributed to C.F. Kling 18� (46 cm.) Bisque shoulder head of oval-faced lady with elongated throat, light-brown sculpted hair arranged with two clusters of finger curls at the forehead that are centered by a Dresden pink hair bow, her hair drawn back from face into loosely coiled and arranged curls, cobalt blue glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accent line between the tiny lips, sculpted Dresden stand-up ruffled collar edged with a border of gold beading, and with painted blue decorations on the bodice, muslin stitchjointed body, sewn-on blue kidskin boots. Condition: generally excellent, small 56, 57.

restoration to Dresden hair bow. Comments: Germany, attributed to C.F. Kling, circa 1870. Value Points: beautiful lady with rare brown hair in elaborate coiffure, cobalt glass eyes, fancy Dresden bodice. $1200/1700

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58. Outstanding French Wooden Chateau Dollhouse with Elevator, Stained Glass Windows and Chapel Turret 52� (132 cm.) l. 50�h. 45�d. (all measurements including turret). The uniquely-constructed wooden dollhouse features a mansard roof which hinges open at the top for access to the open attic and which has eight gabled windows. The main house is two-story with four large rooms at the front, and at the back four smaller rooms with two small enclosed porches that disguise small hidden rooms behind them; the rooms feature various details such as draped ceiling, marquetry or tiled flows and paneled interior doors. There is a removable elaborate front with a five-sided balcony on the second floor above a matching columned porch below, each with elaborately-carved railing; the balcony railing edged all around with a tin plant holder, and the porch with a blue and while tiled floor and four elegant columns that support the balcony. The house rests upon a wooden platform designed to appear as basement and with framed basement windows. The front of the house features doublehinged doors on both floors, fronted by railed porch or grillwork, and there are two large double-doors at the left side below wide

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demi-lune windows. At the back right of the house is a three story five-sided turret with pyramid roof; the turret hinges open to reveal a two story elevator with filigree brass doors and hand-wind mechanism from exterior handle; 15 standing glass windows, each different, line the walls of the turret, and at the third floor is a chapel whose vaulted ceiling has oil-painted designs; a carved wooden altar is at the back wall. Various original furnishings are included. The exterior and much of the interior has original finishes, and is designed in five detachable sections for shipping. French, mid-19th century. $8500/11,500

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antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: B. Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, his deposed smiling poupée model of 1872. Value Points: enchanting petite size of the 59, 60.

59. French Bisque Smiling Poupée, Size G, by Leon Casimir Bru with Fine Original Body

pate, and body, especially sturdy body. $3000/4000

19” (48 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, almond-shaped pale blue enamel inset

61. Very Beautiful French Bisque Bébé by Schmitt et Fils with Dramatic Eyes

eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, delicately painted lashes and brows, accented eye corners and nostrils,

26” (66 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head with pear-shaped

closed mouth with accent highlights on lips emphasizing the slightly upturned lip corners, pierced ears, original

face, very full cheeks and throat, deep blue glass paperweight

blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupée body with gusset jointing at hips, knees, and elbows,

inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted dark curly lashes,

stitched and separated fingers, square-cut collarette. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: G (head) H

mauve-blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked and feathered brows,

(shoulder plate). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, his deposed model poupée of 1872. Value Points: beautiful rare

accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined

size, all-original head, shoulder plate, body and wig, especially sturdy and fresh body, superb painting especially

space between pale shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde

of lips, fine antique costume. $4500/6500

mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden

60. Petite French Bisque Smiling Poupée, Size B, by Leon Casimir Bru

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beloved model with superb bisque, painting, original wig,

eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists and flat-cut derriere. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sch (in shield

12” (30 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, almond-shaped blue glass inset eyes, thick

on head and bottom of derriere) 6. Comments: Schmitt et Fils,

dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with upturned

circa 1882. Value Points: especially deep sculpting of features

lip corners as though smiling, accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupée

including chin and lip dimples, superb eyes with artistic detail of

body with gusset jointing at elbows, hips and knees, stitched and separated fingers, square-cut collarette, lovely

eye shadow, original body and body finish. $9000/12,000


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bare feet. Condition: generally excellent, reglue to right leg above the knee. Comments: English, circa 1865, attributed to Montanari. Value Points: most delicate pale rose complexion enhances the delicate demeanor, the doll wears original costume of beautifully embroidered gown, undergarments, cape, silk bonnet, booties, and has old paper tag which reads “Victorian Wax Doll, a gift from Queen Victoria to Geraldine, daughter of Bishop Wilberforce”. $1100/1600

63. German Musical Clown with Original Costume 12” (30 cm.) The celluloid head doll has blue glass eyes, painted featurs, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig, wooden block torso containing musical bellows which, when squeezed, play a merry tune, wooden lower arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1900. Value Points: charming musical novelty doll, wears original clown costume and cap. $300/500

64. Petite German Paper Mache Lady in Original Costume 10” (25 cm.) Paper mache shoulder head with oval-shaped face, elongated throat, black painted hair drawn smoothly around her face and over her ears

62. Beautiful English Poured Wax Child Attributed to Montanari with Original Costume

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into coiled braided chignon, painted blue eyes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, slender kid body with shapely waist, wooden lower limbs, painted yellow shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments:

22” (56 cm.) Poured wax shoulder head with rosy complexion, blue glass inset eyes in half-

Germany, circa 1850. Value Points: most appealing sense of refinement in the

moon shape, tinted brows and eyeliner, accented nostrils, closed mouth with downcast lips,

perfectly poised lady with original finish, rare coiffure, and wearing original

soft blonde inserted mohair wig, softly stuffed muslin body, poured wax lower arms and legs,

costume. $700/900


65. Rare German Paper Mache Lady with Elaborate Coiffure and Antique Costume

66. French Paper Mache Lady Doll with Fine Original Finish and Elaborate Original Costume of Avignon 18” (46 cm.) Solid domed paper mache shoulder head with black painted pate,

19” (48 cm.) Paper mache shoulder head of adult lady with heart-shaped face and

painted teal-blue eyes, black upper eyeliner, arched brows, accented nostrils of

elongated throat, black sculpted hair arranged with elaborate pouf curls at each side

aquiline nose, closed mouth, black hand-tied human hair wig, pink kid poupée body

that center a high honeycomb arrangment of tight braids and curls, muslin stitch-

with shapely limbs, tiny waist, stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally

jointed slender body. Condition: generally excellent, some light crazing on back

excellent. Comments: French, circa 1840. Value Points: pristine condition with

shoulder plate. Comments: Germany, circa 1840. Value Points: very rare model with

dramatic large eyes, softly blushed cheeks, very sturdy body, original wig, and wearing

elaborate detail of coiffure and with original finish, the doll is wearing fine antique

original multi-layered traditional costume of Avignon, France of beautiful fabrics,

linen gown with transfer pattern. $1800/2500

laces and accessories. $2000/3000

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dark blue painted eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, accent dots at eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined lips, muslin stitch-jointed body,

67. Very Rare Early Porcelain Lady Doll with Blue Interwoven Hair Ribbons Attributed to Schlaggenwald

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newer porcelain arms and legs, frail antique silk costume. Condition: generally excellent, tiny firing line at back center sew hole. Comments: Attributed to Schlaggenwald, circa 1850. Value Points:

33� (84 cm.) Porcelain shoulder head, midnight-brown sculpted hair with widow’s peak at center

rare grand-sized model with regal presence has superb definition

forehead, and hair waved softly back into a coiled chignon that is interwoven with blue ribbons,

of her temples, chin and cheek bones, modeled bosom and throat

detailed stippling around the forehead, curls tumbling onto her nape, strongly sculpted facial features,

hollow, aquiline nose. $4500/6500


68. Regal German Porcelain Lady with Rare Coiffure and Fine Feathered Details 22” (56 cm.) Thick paste porcelain shoulder

69. German Porcelain Doll Known as “Morning Glory Lady” by Schlaggenwald

head of adult lady with elongated throat, black

19” (49 cm.) Thick paste pink-tinted porcelain

sculpted hair drawn away from her face into wide

shoulder head of adult lady with oval-shaped

pouf-shaped rolled curls at the side with dramatic

face and very elongated throat, black sculpted

loop at the back, painted blue eyes, black and

hair drawn away from face in loosely formed

red upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, accented

rolls and captured in braided chignon at the

nostrils, closed mouth with firmly shaped lips, kid

back of the head with colorful morning glory

arms, antique burgundy costume, undergarments.

flowers decorating each side of the hair just

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Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: especially fine

above the sculpted ears, loose curls tumble onto 69 profile.

the back shoulders, painted blue upper-glancing

detail of modeling, especially of rare coiffure, with exquisite detail of feathering around

eyes, red and black eye liner, one-stroke painted brows, aquiline nose, accented nostrils

the forehead and sides of head. $900/1300

and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, old muslin stitch-jointed body, porcelain lower arms, wearing aqua silk gown, undergarments, boots. Condition: generally excellent, few paint rubs on chignon at back of head. Comments: attributed to Schlaggenwald, circa 1850. Value Points: rare doll in very appealing size has superb modeling with regal stature, lovely tinted complexion, rare coiffure. $1100/1500

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70. Very Rare Exhibition Size of French Bisque Poupée by Gaultier in Superb Costume 38” (97 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined and shaded lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupée body with gusset jointing at elbows, hips and knees, stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 14 (head) 14 F.G. (shoulder plate). Comments: Gaultier, circa 1875. Value Points: the exceptional size of the poupée indicates its creation for exhibition purposes; the poupée has finest quality of bisque and painting, especially beautiful eyes, very sturdy body, and is wearing a superb antique costume. $8000/12,000

71. German Bisque Doll, Model 123, by Kling with Original Costume 12” (30 cm.) Solid domed bisque shoulder head, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, brunette mohair braids, original muslin stitch-jointed body, bisque lower arms and legs, painted grey heeled boots with five black laces. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 123 K (in bell). Comments: C.F. Kling, Germany, circa 1880. Value Points: pretty gentle-faced doll with original body, wig, and wearing original costume, undergarments, bonnet. $300/500

72. Beautiful French Bisque Poupée by Gaultier with Wooden Articulated Arms 15” (30 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, pale blue glass enamel inset eyes with spiral threading, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde 72 detail.

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mohair wig over cork pate, kid poupée body with shapely torso, gusset jointing at hips and knees, wooden arms with dowel articulation at elbows and wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2. Comments: attributed to Gaultier, circa 1870, Value Points: lovely gentle expression with beautiful bisque, near mint body with wooden articulated arms, lovely antique costume. $2500/3500

73. French Bisque Poupée with Rare Gesland Body and Bisque Limbs

metal armature allowing infinite articulation, bisque lower arms with curled fingers,

18” (46 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, blue glass

bisque lower legs with bare feet, fine antique costume and undergarments. Condition:

enamel inset eyes with darker blue iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered

generally excellent. Marks: 4. Comments: Gaultier with original Gesland body from

brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced

early Pannier depose, circa 1872. Value Points: rare body model, especially beautiful

ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, poupée body of padded stockinette over

eyes enhanced by richly painted lashes and brows. $3000/4000

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corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, dimpled chin, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, nice antique costume, muff, bonnet, undergarments, shoes and socks. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: R 5/0 D. Comments: Rabery and Delphieu, circa 1878, earliest bébé model by the firm. Value Points: gorgeous petite bébé in rare 5/0 size has original body and body finish, finest bisque and painting. $5500/7500

75. Three French All-Bisque Mignonettes in Superb Original Marquis Costumes 5” (13 cm.) Each has solid domed bisque swivel head on slender bisque torso, pegjointed bisque arms and legs, cobalt blue glass eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1882. Value Points: fabulous trio of mignonettes in wonderfully preserved original condition with very elaborate silk Marquis costumes

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including bicorn hats and gilt edging on costumes and shoes. $1800/3200

76. Very Beautiful French Bisque Bébé Brevete by Leon Casimir Bru 22” (56 cm.) Pressed bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate with modeled bosom and shoulder blades, very plump cheeks, inset brown glass paperweight eyes with spiral threading, thick dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked and feathered brows, 74.

74. Wonderful Petite French Bisque Bébé, Size 5/0, by Rabery and Delphieu

accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair over cork pate, plump kid bébé body with gusset jointing at hips and knees, curved kid upper arms, bisque forearms. Condition: generally excellent, body especially sturdy. Marks: 8. Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, his premiere bébé known as Bébé Brevete, circa 1877. Value Points:

12” (30 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head with very full cheeks,

gorgeous early brown-eyed bébé with superlative eyes and decoration of eyes, very sturdy original

brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes,

body, beautiful perfect bisque hands, fine early rose silk dress with Alencon lace, silk lace-ruffled

rose-blushed eye shadow, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye

bonnet, undergarments, leather shoes. $14,000/19,000

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77. French Bisque Art Character, 238, by SFBJ in Very Rare Original Costume 23” (58 cm.) Bisque socket head, small brown glass inset eyes, brown brush-stroked brows, painted brown lashes, incised eyeliner, accented nostrils, open mouth with slightly parted lips, tentative smile with dimpled lip corners, row of porcelain teeth, blonde human hair, French composition and wooden fully jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 238 Paris 8. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1912, a series of military-costumed dolls were presented in the SFBJ 1912 catalog, described as “Sujets de Vitrine”, this from “Le Camp de Napoleon” series; their listed price indicates a luxury edition. Value Points: very rare costumed doll with elaborately constructed tailored uniform including hat and sword. $3500/5500

78. French Bisque Art Character, 227, by SFBJ with Rare Flocked Hair 14” (36 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, very narrow blue glass enamel inset eyes, painted brown curly lashes and short feathered brows, accented nostrils, slightly open mouth with outlined lips, row of porcelain teeth, flocked auburn hair, French composition and wooden fully jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. 78.

Marks: SFBJ 227 Paris 4. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1912. Value Points: especially fine detail of sculpting especially of laughter wrinkles and dimples, well-preserved flocked hair, original body and body finish. $1200/1500

79. French Bisque Art Character, 226, by SFBJ with Great Antique Costume 16” (41 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, sculpted light brown boyish hair with forelock curls, inset brown glass eyes in almond shape, 79.

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brown painted curly lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, French composition and wooden fully jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 226 Paris 6. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1912, from their art character series. Value Points: especially fine quality of sculpting and bisque, impressed cheek and chin dimples, original body and body finish, antique smock, cap, undergarments, black stockings and black leather shoes. $1200/1700

80. Pretty French Bisque Bébé Triste by Emile Jumeau, Size 10 20” (51 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head with very full cheeks and chin, brown glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauveblushed eye shadow, brush-stroked brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body, wearing good antique burgundy woolen coat and shirt, lace details, Scottish tam, signed Jumeau shoes. Condition: generally excellent, restoration on right earlobe. Marks: 10 (head) Bébé Jumeau Diplome d’Honneur (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, his unique model sculpted by Carrier-Belleuse, circa 1885. Value Points: especially poignant expression with very full cheek modeling, entrancing eyes. $9000/12,000

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coral-shaded lips, black mohair wig, brown composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, wig pulls to brown complexion at crown rim. Marks: 6969 Germany 2 Heubach (sunburst). Comments: Gebruder Heubach, Germany, circa 1912. Value Points: rare model especially with brown complexion, original body and body finish. $800/1200

82. German Bisque Portrait of Native American, Model 244, by Bahr and Proschild 12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, sienna complexion, brown glass inset eyes, black painted brows and lashes, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, russet-brown mohair wig in long braids, five-piece sienna composition body with painted yellow shoes, original (frail) costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 244 0. Comments: Bahr and Proschild, circa 81.

81. German Brown-Complexioned Bisque Art Character by Gebruder Heubach

1890. Value Points: artful strong sculpting of features especially of strong nose and jawline, original body and body finish. $700/1100

12” (30 cm.) Pink-tinted bisque socket head with brown complexion, intaglio brown painted eyes with large black pupils, white eye dots, black upper eyeliner, closed mouth with

83. Rare German BrownComplexioned Character, 7647, by Gebruder Heubach 13” (33 cm.) Pink-tinted bisque shoulder head with rich brown complexion, sculpted black curly hair with forelock detail, intaglio brown side-glancing eyes, black short feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth in laughing expression, coral shaded lips with decorative glaze, brown muslin body, composition forearms, wearing antique green silk costume with embroidered detail. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 3 7647 Heubach (sunburst) Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1910. Value Points: rare model with very deep sculpting, fine flawless complexion. $800/1200

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84. Rare German Bisque Art Portrait of Native American by Gebruder Heubach 13� (33 cm.) Solid domed bisque shoulder head with lightbrown complexion depicting an aged woman with deeply impressed age lines, tiny blue intaglio eyes with heavy lids, strong nose, painted brown brows, closed mouth with downcast lips, prominently sculpted strong cheekbones and jowls, brown human hair wig, original brown muslin body, composition lower arms, wearing antique felt flannel and kidskin costume. Condition: generally excellent. Gebruder Heubach, circa 1910, the doll is said to portray

85. Fine German Bisque Art Character, Model 1303, Portraying Native American by Simon and Halbig in Rare Larger Size

Princess Angeline (1811-1896), the eldest daughter

22� (56 cm.) Bisque socket head with rich sienna complexion enhanced by subtle blushing accents, brown

and last living descendant of the great Suquamish Chief

glass sleep eyes, original mohair lashes, painted lower lashes, black brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented

Seattle whose poignant story has been related in several

nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with firmly set accented lips, black mohair wig, sienna-complexioned

books; the doll is a precisely accurate rendition of actual

composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique flannel and woolen costume. Condition: generally

photographs taken during her final years. Value Points:

excellent, some body finish retouch. Marks: 1303 S&H Germany 10. Comments: Simon and Halbig, the rare

rare art character doll, a most unusual subject for the

1303 model was made in several variations including both sienna and white complexions, and painted or

Heubach firm ranks among their finest models in terms

glass eyes. Value Points: rare large size with rare glass eyes and original mohair lashes, flawless complexion and

of exceptional sculpting and very fine painting and

absolutely superior quality of sculpted facial features with furrowed lines around the nose bridge, eye corners,

complexion. $3500/4500

and mouth. $6500/8500

Marks: Heubach (square) 9847 Germany. Comments:

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86. Bisque Lady for the French Market in Superb Original Costume of Brittany 17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes,

87. French Loterie in Box

mohair lashes, painted lower lashes, brush-stroked brows,

21” (53 cm.) x 18” closed. A wooden

accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, outlined

sloped roof carnival stall hinges open

lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette mohair

at the front to reveal a fitted arcade

wig, French composition body with jointing at shoulders,

interior centered by a bisque-headed

elbows and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks:

man with painted hair. The pinball

1159 Germany Halbig S&H 6. Comments: Simon and

works and allows the player to “win”

Halbig, circa 1890, for the French market. Value Points:

a prize from among the 39 miniature

fine quality of bisque and painting, with original wig,

toys, dolls and novelties that are arranged on

lashes, body, body finish, and wearing very finely detailed

the back walls. To the left is arranged a revolving wheel with center doll that directs the roulette activity; there

traditional costume of Brittany, including lace coiffe.

are an additional nine prizes that could be won at this point. At the right is a wooden pin arrangement with

$900/1300

tossing metal ball, and on the doors are arranged wooden number sticks and 18 additional prizes. The doors and

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88. French Bisque Doll as Polichinelle with Superb Original Costume 15� (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass eyes, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, open mouth, outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, French composition body with jointing at shoulders and hips, and with characteristic humps at front and back torso. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: dep. Comments: for the French market, circa 1895. Value Points: perfectly preserved, the doll wears his factory-original silk Polichinelle back of stall are labelled “Les Jeux Forains� (the carnival games). The toy is

costume with matching bow-trimmed shoes

extremely rare to find in any condition; this example is preserved in pristine

and bicorn hat, and elaborate lace, metallic

unplayed with condition. French, circa 1885. $3000/4000

gilt and brass bell trim. $900/1400 87 detail.

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89. Fabulous Grand-Sized German Glass-Eyed Rolly-Dolly Clown

Comments: Germany, circa 1890. Value Points: extremely rare grand sized rolly-dolly,

92. Wonderful German Handwind Toy “Children on Parade” Attributed to Zinner & Sohne

whose other rarity factors include glass eyes and swivel head. $1100/1600

11” (28 cm.) l. 11”

28” (71 cm.) Of paper mache, with swivel head, blue glass inset eyes, painted facial features including beaming smile and impressed laughter dimples, the clown has a sculpted tiny top hat set askance on his bald pate, and has delightfully rotund body with 44” waist diameter, painted and sculpted costume, and with sculpted hands clasping his ample waist. Condition: generally excellent, some minor fading.

90. Wonderful German Musical Hand-Wind “The Clown Drummer and Performing Poodles” by Zinner and Sohne

h. Arranged upon a wooden platform with decorative paper covers are two bisqueheaded children, one being a blackcomplexioned child standing behind a large parade drum on platform, and the other being a child with decorated clown face, seated on a wooden stool and holding a faux accordion. Each doll has well-sculpted features with artistic painting, wooden block torso and wooden lower limbs, wearing

13” (33 cm.) l. 15”

(frail) original silk costume. When wound, the black child claps the cymbals atop the

h. Arranged upon

drum, and the clown child “plays” the accordion, while music gaily plays. Condition:

a wooden platform

generally excellent, music and motion function well. Comments: attributed to Zinner

with decorative

& Sohne, circa 1890. Value Points: delightful vignette with amusing actions, original

paper cover is an

state of preservation, rare bisque character faces. $1100/1700

amusing scene costumed as a jester

93. German Black-Complexioned Bisque Character with Bellows Cymbals

with attached

14” (36 cm.) Black-complexioned bisque head with flanged neck, sculpted short

of a bisque doll

drum, holding drumsticks in hands, along with a poodle balanced upon a wooden stool

black curly hair, brown painted eyes in deeply set sockets, broad nose, closed mouth

and another poodle attached to an acrobatic platform. The doll has blue glass eyes,

with full lips, bellows in torso which cause the doll to clap its hands when squeezed,

open mouth and long mohair wig. When wound, music plays, the boy beats the drum,

wooden lower arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 6. Comments:

the larger dog turns a string which activates the jumping apparatus of the smaller dog.

Sonneberg, circa 1890, mystery maker. Value Points: rare highly characterized model

Condition: generally excellent. Comments: attributed to Zinner and Sohne, circa

with flawless bisque, rich complexion, rare body and with original costume, along with

1890. Value Points: wonderfully intricate movements are enchantingly performed to

high wooden stool. $700/1000

merry tunes on the rare hand-wind vignette. $1800/2500

91. French Paper Mache Clown with Wonderful Original Costume

94. German Bisque Clown with Rare Features Riding a Wheeled Bear

18” (46 cm.) Solid domed paper mache socket head with highly characterized features,

12” (28 cm.) l. 13” h. Seated upon a flannel-covered paper mache bear with brown

painted ochre complexion highlighted by colorful clown decorations, painted upper-

glass eyes, leather harness and metal wheels is a bisque-headed clown with sculpted

glancing eyes, closed mouth with smiling expression and row of painted teeth, painted

hat and fantastical modeling of ears, painted blue eyes, painted clown decorations,

orange cap, five-piece paper mache body. Condition: generally excellent. Comments:

closed mouth with beaming smile with row of painted teeth, wooden lower arms and

French, circa 1900. Value Points: so rare to find in this fine original state, with

legs, painted boots, original costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: A G (or

delightful expression and whimsical costume having feathers and pom-poms on head

0) 3 (doll) Germany (bottom of bear foot). Comments: Germany, circa 1890. Value

and cotton costume with scenes of performing clowns. $600/900

Points: charming toy with highly characterized facial expression, including unusual ears; the presentation on bear is all original, as is the costume. $900/1400

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95. Early English Carved Wooden Doll with Enamel Eyes and Early Costume and Wooden Box 23� (58 cm.) Carved wooden head and torso, bedpost-shaped head, elongated throat, shapely front torso, flat black torso, inset blue enamel eyes, defined pointy nose, painted

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thin line lashes and eyeliner, closed mouth, blush-spot cheeks, cloth handstitched arms and legs, hand-stitched kid lower arms. Condition: original painted finish is well-preserved, kiss-rubs on nose tip and lips. Comments: English, circa 1789. Value Points: rare large luxury size with fine original finish, remnants of original wig under original lace and silk cap, original undergarments including pocket purse, early transfer-print gown, handstitched painted kidskin slippers, and with original storage box. Acquired from the collection of the late English author Kay Desmond. $9000/12,000

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96. Magnificent English Baby Bed with Carved Roses and Scenic Panel 48” (122 cm.) h. 48” l. 26” w. Of finely-grained mahogany with inlay panels of exotic fruitwood, the Hepplewhite baby bed is decorated with a crest of fully-carved roses and petals, which is repeated in a wide garland below a large oval-shaped painting. There is further carving of roses on the exterior foot board, and on each exterior side, and the bed is nicely fitted with blankets and pillows. Generally excellent. English, early 1800s, a splendid and luxurious furnishing. $1200/1600

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98. German Porcelain Lady Doll with Cobalt Blue Eyes 14” (36 cm.) Porcelain shoulder head of adult lady with heart-shaped face, black sculpted hair waved from face into loosely captured curls, and with pageboy curl at the back held by black band, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, painted red eyeliner and brows, aquiline nose, closed mouth, blushed cheeks, old muslin stitch-jointed body with stitch-defined fingers, nicely costumed in black silk and lace. Condition: very faint old hairline extends horizontally across eyes into hair. Comments: Germany, circa 1850. Value Points: rare

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glass eyes, very expressive portrait-like features, rare

97. Rare German Porcelain Two-Faced Doll Depicting the Ages of Women

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coiffure. $300/500

13” (33 cm.) Porcelain

99. Three German Porcelain Dolls with Rare LithographedPrint Bodies

shoulder head with two

8” (20 cm.) -17”, Each has

different faces that are

porcelain shoulder head with

separated by a sculpted

sculpted black or blonde

black bonnet brim, one face

short curly hair, painted

depicting a kindly featured

facial features, closed mouth,

older woman with sculpted

one with gilt letter name

brown hair, deeply wizened

“Florence” on sculpted

features with pronounced age

bodice, and each with

lines, painted blue eyes, closed mouth with smiling expression; the other

original stuffed muslin body

face depicting a black-haired child with stippled details of forehead bangs,

with lithographed designs,

painted features, blue downcast eyes, closed mouth; on muslin stitch-jointed

original porcelain lower

body with porcelain limbs, antique costume with two front sides so doll

limbs. Condition: generally

can be displayed with either face forward. Condition: generally excellent.

excellent, few cloth repairs to

Comments: Germany, circa 1885, the doll depicts “the ages of women”.

body of smallest. Comments: attributed to Hertwig, circa 1890. Value Points: included are bodies

Value Points: rare model with superb modeling and painting. $900/1200

with alphabet design, flag designs, and toy designs. $300/500

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100. Rare German Porcelain BlackComplexioned Doll with Sculpted Gold Earrings 12� (30 cm.) Porcelain shoulder head with ebony-black complexion, sculpted short tightly curled hair, sculpted gold earrings, painted facial features, inset deep eyes, coral mouth, muslin stitch-jointed body, black bisque lower limbs, antique gown, undergarments, stitchedon leather high laced boots. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1885. Value Points: fine luminous complexion enhances the deeply sculpted features, original body, rare earrings. $300/500

101. Wonderful Grand German Porcelain Doll with Brown Glass Eyes 28� (71 cm.) Thick paste porcelain shoulder head with plump facial shape, sculpted short black curly hair with wide center part and deeply defined scalloped-edge curls, brown glass inset eyes, red upper eyeliner, painted all-around lashes, brush-stroked brows, circle accents at nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line between the very full lips, old muslin stitch-jointed body with leather arms, fine antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1860. Value Points: rarity factors include grand size, brown glass eyes, well-defined coiffure. $1800/2500

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102. Spanish Wooden Furnished Dollhouse with Chapel and Center Stairwell 45” (114 cm.) x 37” x 17”. The cabinet two-story doll house with threeopening walls at the front has faux-brick siding on the exterior upper walls and natural wood finish below and on the sides. There is a center paneled double door entrance and five double center-hinged windowdoors with balcony or protective grill. The second floor center window has a decorative tile border. Inside are four large rooms, including chapel, kitchen, bedroom, and parlor, each elaborately furnished with period pieces and accessories; the chapel includes both the altar and a series of pews. Chandeliers hang in each room as well as the center stairwell which has a beautiful spindled railing. Excellent and well-preserved condition. Spanish, mid-1900s. $7500/9500

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103. Fine and Rare German Bisque Glass-Eyed Lady Doll with Sculpted Cap and Necklace 22� (56 cm.) Bisque shoulder head of lady with elongated throat, sculpted short blonde curly hair beneath a blue sculpted cap with sculpted ruffled edge, blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, sculpted pierced ears, sculpted blue ruffled collar with faux cameo, muslin stitch-jointed body, 103 back.

leather arms, nice antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: rarity factors include sculpted cap and neck ruffle, jewelry, and glass eyes. $1200/1500

104. Beautiful German Bisque Lady with Fancy Bodice and Applied Hair Decorations Attributed to Alt, Beck and Gottschalk 20� (51 cm.) Bisque shoulder head with blonde sculpted hair waved loosely from her face and captured in a wide loop at the back held by a wide black hair band, with two drilled holes at the crown for insertion of alien hair ornament, fully sculpted pierced ears, blue glass inset eyes, pronounced black eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center 104 back.

accent line, sculpted white loosely draped shawl with scalloped edging at the bodice, muslin stitchjointed body, leather arms, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: attributed to Alt, Beck and Gottschalk, circa 1870. Value Points: rarity factors include distinctive coiffure, glass eyes and fancy bodice. $1100/1500

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105. Very Rare German Bisque Doll with Sculpted Lavender Ruffled Coiffe and Glass Eyes, Model 996, by Alt, Beck and Gottschalk 20� (51 cm.) Bisque shoulder head with sculpted white cap that encloses the entire back of head and forms into scarf points at the front throat, with a coronet of sculpted lavender ruffles at the crown, sculpted blonde hair, blue glass inset eyes, black eyeliner, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, muslin stitch-jointed body, leather lower arms, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 996 # 8. Comments: Alt, Beck and Gottschalk, circa 1880. Value Points: few examples of the very rare model are known to exist,

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the rarity of the sculpted coiffe is enhanced by glass eyes, and superb sculpting. $3500/5500

106. German Bisque Lady with Sculpted Charlotte Bonnet, Model 908, by Alt, Beck and Gottschalk 22� (56 cm.) Bisque shoulder head with plump face turned slightly downward and to the side, blonde sculpted hair arranged with flowing curls on the right side, and a loosely woven braid on the left, topped by a sculpted pale blue Charlotte cap, blue painted eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, kid pin-jointed body, bisque lower arms, beautiful antique gown, undergarments. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 908 N 10. Comments: Alt, Beck and Gottschalk, circa 1880. Value Points: rarity of the model is enhanced further by its most

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appealing gentle expression, most unusual hair style. $1200/1800

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endearing facial expression, the little wistful child wears superb blue silk dress with lace trim, fancy matching bonnet, lace-edged undergarments. $700/900

109. Pair, German Bisque Miniature Dolls in Original Matching Brother and Sister Costumes 5” (13 cm.) Each has bisque shoulder head with blonde sculpted hair and painted facial features, bright blue eyes, closed mouth, muslin body, painted bisque arms and legs, painted white stockings and black shoes.

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Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1880. Value Points: rare to find this pair with wonderful original early velvet costumes with braid and silk trim. $300/500

110. Superb French Bisque Bébé A.T., Size 5, by Andre Thuillier with All-Wooden Articulated Body 15” (38 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head with very full and elongated cheeks, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading, thick dark eyeliner, delicately painted curly lashes, mauve-blushed eye shadow, 107, 108.

107. Petite French Sedan Chair with Depose Markings and Cherub Designs

nostrils, closed mouth with heart-shaped upper lip, shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French all-wooden

10” (25 cm.) A wooden-framed sedan chair with embossed and decorated tin sides and door,

fully articulated body with dowel jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips, knees

features beveled glass windows and rich designs of cherubs and garlands, silk-lined interior with

and ankles. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: A 5 T (head) N1C28

seat shelf. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Brevete SGDG Modele Depose (underside).

(incised upper back torso). Comments: Andre Thuillier, circa 1882, with

Comments: French, circa 1890. Value Points: luxury accessory with wonderfully detailed designs.

rare deposed articulated bébé body. Value Points: classic and desirable

$300/600

facial model by Thuillier is perfectly achieved in this example, with

108. All-Original German All-Bisque Miniature Doll

superior quality of painting especially around the eyes and mouth, original rare body, early (frail, probably original) ivory satin dress, undergarments,

6” (15 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, blue glass sleep eyes, painted features,

aqua knit stockings, leather shoes, and aqua and green velvet and silk

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

bonnet. $20,000/30,000

center accent line, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white stockings with black onestrap shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1890. Value Points: most

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111. Fine French Bisque Art Characters, 236, Size 0, by SFBJ in All-Original Presentation Trousseau Box 8” (20 cm.) doll. 12” x 10” box. A glass-fronted box with decorative paper covers and gilt edging displays a bisque-head doll with blue glass eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed smiling mouth, two beaded upper teeth, brunette mohair wig, composition bent limb baby body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 236 Paris 0 (doll). Comments: SFBJ, circa 1910, the presentation box was commissioned for a luxury Parisian store such as Au Nain Bleu. Value Points: in near mint unplayed with condition, the rare size 0 doll wears fine muslin and lace baby dress and bonnet, and has additional bonnets, bibs, jacket, and accessories of fine white pique, along with little toys still arranged in the original box. $1700/2600

112. All-Original French Mechanical Toy “ Little Girl Pulling Cart with Sister” by Roullet & Decamps 12” (30 cm.) h. 14” overall length. A bisque-head girl with blue glass eyes, mohair lashes, painted features, open mouth, row of porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig, carton torso, metal upper arms and legs, composition lower limbs, is holding the wooden rods of a two-wheeled farm cart upon which is seated her little sister having bisque head, blue glass eyes, open mouth, four teeth, blonde mohair wig, wooden block torso, composition lower limbs. When wound, the larger doll moves her legs forward, alternately, as though walking and, thus, pulling the cart. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Roullet & Decamps, Paris, circa 1890, with original bisque heads from Simon and Halbig and Schoneau & Hoffmeister. Value Points: wonderfully preserved enchanting toy, the little girls with luxury original wigs, and costumes. $1800/2800 112.

113. All-Original French Bisque Bébé, Size 7, by Emile Jumeau with Gold Signed Jumeau Shoes 17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, large brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined and shaded 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 7 (head) Bébé Jumeau Diplome d’Honneur (torso). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1888. Value Points: beautiful creamy bisque and artistic painting, the bébé wears original Jumeau couturier aqua silk dress designed in the atelier of Ernestine Jumeau, and has original matched undergarments (marked 7), original wig (marked 7), original earrings, bonnet, aqua knit stockings and aqua kidskin shoes with gilt lettering “Bébé Jumeau”. $6000/8500

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113 shoes.

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lips, painted blue necklace ribbon with defined bow at the back, pendant outline designed for placement of alien decoration, muslin stitch-jointed body with carved wooden lower arms and legs, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, some fading of blue decorations. Comments: Conta and Bohne, circa 1870. Value Points: intriguing variation of the preceding lot. $600/900

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114. Rare German Bisque Lady Doll with Exquisite Coiffure and Sculpted Jewelry by Conta & Bohne 25� (64 cm.) Bisque shoulder head with oval face and elongated throat, black sculpted hair with vertical curls at the forehead, then brushed backward into a fanlike arrangement of eight horizontal arranged curls at the crown and back of head, held by a gilt-edged blue hair band, partially sculpted pierced ears, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, black single-stroke brows, accented

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nostrils, closed mouth with primly set lips, painted blue necklace ribbon with defined bow at the back, pendant outline designed for placement of alien decoration, muslin stitch-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Conta and Bohne, circa 1870. Value Points: superb detail of sculpted coiffure in very unusual style, enhanced by details such as feathering around the face, rare jewelry. $1200/1600

115. German Bisque Lady Doll as Blonde-Haired Variant of #114, by Conta and Bohne 25� (64 cm.) Bisque shoulder head with oval face and elongated throat, pale blonde sculpted hair with vertical curls at the forehead, then brushed backward into a fanlike arrangement of eight horizontal arranged curls at the crown and back of head, held by a gilt-edged blue hair band, partially sculpted ears, painted blue upper-glancing eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, brown single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with primly set 116.

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116. German Bisque Doll as Gentleman with Sculpted Brown Hair 16” (41 cm.) Bisque shoulder head with sculpted short brown hair in side part and arranged curls, painted blue downcast eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, accented nostrils, closed mouth, sculpted shirt with bowtie decorated with blue dots and gilt accents, old muslin body, bisque lower limbs, painted brown ankle boots, wearing gentleman’s silk smoking jacket with embroidery, trousers. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: very fine detail of hair sculpting, rare brown hair color. $400/600

117. Exquisite German Bisque Lady Doll with Brown Sculpted Hair and Fancy Necklace, Model 4 N 5, by C.F. Kling 16” (41 cm.)

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Bisque shoulder

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arranged with small curls onto her forehead, rolled curls across the crown that are captured

into a loosely woven chignon at back and fall into tumbling curls low onto her shoulders, pierced sculpted ears, painted features, blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, painted lashes, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, antique firmly stuffed muslin body, kid arms, antique gown. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 4 N 5. Comments: C.F. Kling, circa 1870. Value Points: very beautiful lady whose rarity points include maker’s signature, brown hair in superb and rare coiffure, and sculpted and painted necklace with fancy ribbon, gold links and blue stone medallion. $1800/2300

118. German Bisque Doll Having Sculpted Brown Hair with Elaborate Blue Hair Ribbons 20” (51 cm.) Bisque shoulder head of lady with oval face and elongated throat, sculpted light-brown hair waved away from face in voluminous poufs and braids that are interwoven with elaborate sculpted blue hair ribbons edged with gold, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, muslin body, bisque

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lower limbs, painted black flat shoes, fine antique gown, undergarments. Condition: bisque is excellent, new muslin body (limbs are antique with chip on toe of one foot). Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: very rare coiffure with sought-after brown hair, elaborate style, and superb hair ribbons. $2200/3200 118.

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120. German Bisque Googly Depicting Uncle Sam by Max Handwerck 12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head with sculpted grey top hat having blue band decorated with stars, brown hair peeking from beneath the hat, blue glass side-glancing googly eyes, painted lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth in impish smile, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, Uncle Sam style costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Dep Elite U.S. 1. Comments: Max Handwerck, circa 1916, from the firm’s series of Elite googlies with various sculpted hats. Value Points: rare little patriotic googly with wonderfully sculpted hat and smiling expression. $2000/3000

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121. German Bisque Portrait of Admiral Dewey by Dressel with Rare Painted Eyes 12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head depicting adult man with slender face, firmly sculpted jaw and cheek bones, aquiline nose, painted brown hair around the ears, cut pate, intaglio brown eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, thickly sculpted grey brows with comb marked details, closed mouth, very thick and full grey sculpted moustache, five-piece paper mache body with painted boots. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Dressel, their portrait of Admiral Dewey from their historical heroes of US series, circa 1892. Value Points: the rare doll is in superb original

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condition with elaborately ornamented original costume,

119. Rare American Earthenware Doll “Liberty” with Sculpted Hat

epaulets, sword, and has rare painted eyes. $2000/3000

complexion, depicting young boy with sculpted brown hair

122. German Bisque “George Washingon on His Horse” Candy Container

beneath a sculpted hat with red banding, blue feather, and

14” (36 cm.) h. 12”. Seated upon a flannel-covered paper mache

lettered “Liberty” on the brim, painted blue collar with stars

horse with painted spots, amber glass eyes and flannel saddle

decoration, painted blue eyes, painted lower lashes and brows,

blanket is a bisque-head doll depicting George Washington,

accented nostrils, closed mouth, muslin body, earthenware

having painted facial features, deep blue eyes, closed mouth,

hands, wearing vintage Stars and Stripes costume that is

white mohair wig, wooden block torso, hands and black

likely original. Condition: excellent except small one-piece

boots, and wearing original flannel costume with tricorn hat.

reglue at bottom of back shoulder plate. Marks: Made USA.

Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa

Comments: American, maker unknown, early 20th century.

1890. Value Points: rare candy container made for the American

Value Points: very rare Liberty Boy; the doll has a blue ribbon

market; the horse’s head removes for access to the candy

15” (38 cm.) Earthenware shoulder head with very rosy glazed

award from 1973 UFDC convention. $600/900

container interior. $2000/3000 121.

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123. German Bisque Portrait of Uncle Sam by Cuno and Otto Dressel in Original Costume 16� (41 cm.) Bisque socket head portraying a kindly older gentleman, having deeply chiseled age wrinkles, prominent nose and chin, cheek bones and wide beaming smile, brown glass inset eyes, thickly sculpted brows, red accents on age wrinkles, accented

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closed mouth, white mohair wig, composition fully jointed Sonneberg body, wearing Uncle Sam costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S 5. Comments: Cuno and Otto Dressel, circa 1895, from their series of American heroes. Value Points: rare large model allowing full capture of detailed character features, choice bisque and painting, original costume. $1200/1500

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124. French Bisque “Mon Tresor” Polichinelle in Grand Size with Original Costume and Rare Bisque Hands 26” (66 cm.) including hat. The bisque-head Polichinelle has blue glass eyes, painted lashes and brows, open mouth, shaded lips, four teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, bisque hands, wooden lower legs and feet with distinctive curved shoes, excelsior-filled body, and is wearing sewn-on elaborate silk costume of burgundy and ivory silk satin with metallic and lace trim, silk ribbons, brass bells, and well-formed signature Polichinelle humps at front and back torso. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Mon Tresor 27. Comments: French, circa 1895. Value Points: wonderful grand size of the popular 19th century theatre figure accentuated by superbly detailed original costume, shoes, and hat, rare bisque hands. $2000/3000

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125. French Mechanical Toy “Child on Swing”

his head side to side and pulls the rope, while the child on swing clasps the side and swings

10” (25 cm.) h. and l. Arranged upon a paper-decorated wooden platform with

back and forth. Value Points: amusing toy with charming action and presence. $800/1200

wheeled base is a standing bisque doll who is holding the rope attached to the wooden swing upon which is seated another bisque doll. Each doll has blue glass inset eyes,

126. French Bisque Bébé Bru Jne R, Size 3, with Original Costume

painted features, closed mouth, mohair wig, wooden block torso, wooden arms and legs

12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes,

and is wearing factory original costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 6/0 (doll).

brush-stroked fringed brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center

Comments: for the French market, circa 1890, when pulled along, the standing boy turns

accent line, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition body

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with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent, baby finger broken. Marks: Bru JneR 3. Comments: Maison Bru, Girard epoch, circa 1895. Value Points: the little lad has original body, body finish, wig, and wears original mariner costume of red cotton. $3500/5500

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127. Beautiful French Bisque Bébé with Mystery Markings “G” 19” (48 cm.) Bisque socket head, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted dark lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, auburn mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body, lovely antique silk dress with lace bonnet and apron, undergarments, socks and shoes. Condition: generally excellent, original roughness around inside crown rim under cork. Marks: G. Comments: French, mystery maker, circa 1890. Value Points: rare model, the delicate bisque beautifully contrasted by dramatic eye decoration,

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original body and body finish. $2800/3800

128. An All-Original French Bisque Bébé Bru with Signed Bru Shoes

generally excellent. Marks: Bru Jne 3 (head) Bébé Bru No. 3 (body). Comments: the Bébé Bru with hollowed wooden body was introduced in

12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, brush-stroked

1887, and made for a few years only. Value Points: rare and all-original doll

and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth, outlined lips, pierced

with lovely bisque and painting, original wig, body with original finish, and

ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French carved wooden articulated body with shapely

wearing fine original silk costume, undergarments, bonnet, socks and leather

legs, jointing at shoulders, elbows, wrists, and hips, original composition hands. Condition:

shoes impressed Bru Jne Paris 3. $6500/8500

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129. German Porcelain Lady Doll with Very Intricately Braided Coiffure

130. Early German Porcelain Lady with Chignon and Wide-Wing Coiffure

32� (81 cm.) Thick paste porcelain

23� (58 cm.) Thick paste porcelain shoulder

shoulder head of lady doll with oval

head with delicate pink-tinted complexion,

face, elongated strong throat, black

perfect oval-shaped face with very full thoat

sculpted hair drawn away from her face

and elongated neck, sculpted black hair

in deep waves that pouf at the sides,

arranged in center part and drawn around the

and with long thick braids at each side

sides of the head into a braided chignon at

of face that narrow at the pinned-up

the back of her head, and with a wide wing

ends, half-moon shaped blue upper-

pouf at each side, painted blue eyes in deeply

glancing eyes, red and black upper

sculpted sockets, red and black upper eyeliner,

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eyeliner, shaded black brows, elongated nose with accented nostrils, closed

single-stroke brows, aquiline nose, tiny closed mouth, blushed cheeks, muslin stitch-jointed

mouth with hint of smile, blushed cheeks, muslin stitch-jointed body, leather

body, antique silk costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1850.

hands, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany,

Value Points: the rarity of the early model is rivaled by its compelling presence and elaborate

circa 1870. Value Points: rare model with very fine modeling, intricate coiffure,

coiffure and painting. $900/1300

beautiful painting. $1100/1500

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131. German Porcelain Lady Doll with Elaborate Tasseled Snood and Bows

132. German Porcelain Lady Doll with Elaborately Decorated Chignon

20” (51 cm.) Porcelain shoulder head of

doll with full-cheeked oval face, elongated

adult lady with elongated throat having

throat, black sculpted hair loosely waved

well-defined throat hollow, black sculpted

away from face with formed curls above

hair with widow’s peak, hair drawn in

each fully sculpted ear, and formed into an

thick brushstrokes at the sides and forming

elaborate chignon at the back of her head

into a long ringlet curl at each side of

which is enhanced by six short ringlet curls

throat, and the hair at the back of head

at the upper chignon, and six ringlet curls

captured in a well-defined sculpted snood

at the nape, painted blue eyes in deeply set

with sculpted tassels at each side and a

eye sockets, red and black upper eyeliner,

24” (61 cm.) Porcelain shoulder head of lady

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bow at the crown, painted blue downcast eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, delicate brows,

single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with full lips, muslin stitch-

aquiline nose, closed mouth, muslin stitch-jointed body, leather arms, antique costume and

jointed body with sewn-on stockings and boots, porcelain hands, antique costume.

undergarments. Condition: generally excellent, some body wear. Comments: Germany,

Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: the

circa 1860. Value points: exceptional quality of sculpting enhances the very rare coiffure

very elaborate coiffure has wonderful details such as feathering at the crown and

which is enhanced by fine feathering around the face. $1100/1400

curls above sculpted ears. $1200/1600

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133. Wonderfully Furnished Mid-19th Century Doll Room “The Art Gallery”

legs and hands, wire upper arms. When wound, the lady glides

24” (61 cm.) w. x 13” x 11”. A room setting with shaped white columns at the front sides has five arched

forward and twirls around on the hidden wheeled base. Condition:

windows with gilt paper-edged frames, original wall and floor papers, and a two-step full-width entrance,

generally excellent. Marks: 3/0 (head). Comments: attributed

and is furnished as an art gallery, the hopeful artist showing various paintings and prints to the lady patron.

to Gustav Vichy with bisque head by Jumeau, circa 1870. Value

There is an ormolu-framed crystal chandelier, soft metal fireplace with gilt metal mantel clock under glass

Points: the diminutive bisque lady is wearing her original aqua silk

dome, Erhard & Sohne ormolu pedestal table with two matching side chairs, and seven various easels with

gown with Alencon lace trim, and has superb original coiffure, with

paintings or prints as well as more prints hanging on the walls for a total of 17. Excellent condition, original

elegant movements. $2200/2800

wall and floor papers with typical fading. For the French market, the room is mid-19th century, the contents mostly late 19th century. $1800/2800

134. Collection of Early Miniature Carved Bone Furnishings 5 ½” (14 cm.) h. cabinet. Including cabinet with columned upper display, a glass door hanging cabinet filled with carved and painted bone goblets, small nightstand with bottom door and having attached candlestick, table, three side chairs, and settee with arms. Excellent overall, largest cabinet has missing trim at crest. French, mid-19th century. $1100/1600

135. All-Original French Mechanical “Elegant Lady for a Stroll” by Gustav Vichy 11” (28 cm.) Standing upon a tinplate base with three spoked wheels is a bisque-head lady with blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, carton torso, 134.

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136. Grand-Sized French Bisque Poupée with Maker’s Signature 34” (86 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, almond-shaped blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, pierced ears, blonde human hair over cork pate, French kid poupée body with shapely torso and gusset jointing at elbows, hips and knees, stitched and separated fingers, (frail) antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: E Depose B. Comments: Blampoix, circa 1865. Value points: rare large size likely designed as an exhibition model has finest quality of bisque and painting. $3000/4000

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bisque lower limbs, painted black ankle boots. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1885. Value Points: the all-original pair wear matching costumes and are presented in their original box in unplayed with condition. $300/400

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139. French Mechanical Pull-Toy “Merry Twins with Garland of Bells”

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12” (30 cm.) h. and l. Standing upon a wooden platform with wheeled base are two bisque-head dolls with blue glass eyes, painted features, open mouth, four teeth, blonde mohair wig, wooden block torso and lower arms and legs. When pulled along, the dolls wave their arms up and down, ringing the garland of bells they hold. Condition: mechnaism functions well, one doll has crack and reglue 137.

137. Beautiful German Bisque Lady Doll in Rare Grand Exhibition Size 32” (81 cm.) Solid domed bisque shoulder head, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, dark

1890. Value Points: the charming mechanical toy is all original, the twin brothers wearing their factory-original costumes. $600/900

closed mouth, outlined shaded lips, pierced ears, brunette hand-tied human hair

140. Beautiful Early French Bisque Block-Letter Bébé, Size 10, by Gaultier

wig, commercial muslin stitch-jointed body, bisque arms to above the elbows, nicely

23” (58 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head with very delicate bisque and very full cheeks

recostumed in 1870 manner. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 15. Comments:

and throat, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with well-defined spiral threading, dark

Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: especially beautiful face, brilliant eyes, artistic

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

decoration, original body and perfect bisque arms, on the rare grand size. $1200/1500

closed mouth with tiny tongue tip between the shaded and outlined lips, dimpled

eyeliner, painted lashes, lightly-feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils,

138. Pair, German Bisque Boy and Girl in Original Costumes and Box

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on one side of face. Marks: 179 2/0 (dolls). Comments: for the French market, circa

chin, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally

5” (13 cm.) Each has bisque shoulder head with blonde sculpted hair in short curls,

excellent. Marks: F. 10 G. (doll) 10 (inside wig). Comments: Gaultier, circa 1880.

painted facial features, blue eyes, single-stroke brows, closed mouth, muslin body,

Value Points: early period bébé from Gaultier with superb delicate bisque which


contrasts the very plump face, splendid eyes, original body and body finish, lovely antique costume including rose silk dress, undergarments, rose knit stockings, leather shoes, ruffled lace bonnet, and parasol. $5500/7500

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141. Wonderful French Musical Automaton “Little Girl with Basket of Flowers and Bird” by Leopold Lambert with Rare Character Face 20” (51 cm.) Standing upon a velvet-covered wooden platform is a bisque-head doll with brown glass paperweight inset eyes, lushly painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth in wide smile with full shaded and outlined lips, row of painted teeth, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, carton torso and legs, wire upper arms, bisque forearms, wearing original velvet and maroon costume and lace-edged bonnet and with wicker basket attached to torso, filled with silk flowers and berries, and with a hidden feathered bird, flowers held in one hand and berries in the other. Condition: generally excellent, chip at tip of right middle finger. Marks: 203 (doll) (original paper tune label on base “Mireille Chanson”). Comments: Leopold Lambert, circa 1890, with rare art character head commissioned from Emile Jumeau; the highly characterized head was designed to enhance the automaton action. When wound, the doll turns her head from side to side, with delighted expression, and alternately offers the floral bouquet and then teases the bird with the berries; meanwhie the bird flits from side to side and music plays. Value Points: rare character model with beautiful bisque and delightful surprise activity. $8000/12,000

142. All-Original French Bisque Bébé by Denamur in Silk Jester Costume 12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head with white bisque complexion having painted red clown decorations, brown glass isnet eyes, curvy brown brows, closed mouth with upturned lip corners, bicolor fleecy wig, original 142.

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composition French body with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: E 4 D. Comments: Etienne Denamur, circa 1890. Value Points: rare little fellow with wonderful shy expression which contrasts his mischievous decorations, original body, wig, body finish, and wearing original silk jester costume which matches his wig. $2500/3800

143. Rare and Wonderful French Musical Automaton “Crying Child with Broken Doll” by Leopold Lambert 20” (51 cm.) Standing upon a velvet-covered wooden base is a bisque-headed

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doll with very expressive crying features, very narrow blue glass eyes, dark eyeliner, brush-stroked brows, long painted lashes, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth modeled as though open in a wide crying expression, shaded lips, row of painted teeth, sculpted tongue, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, carton torso and legs, wire upper arms, bisque forearms. The doll is holding a bisque doll head in her right hand with dangling body below, and a hankie in her left hand; a matching little all-bisque boy stands alongside. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 211 (head) L.B. (key). Comments: Leopold Lambert, circa 1892, with art character bisque head especially commissioned from Emile Jumeau; when wound, the doll sequentially turns her head, lifts the “broken” doll up and down, and then lifts her hankie as though to wipe away her tears. Value Points: luxury presentation of the wonderful doll-themed automaton, with fine antique costumes, and wonderfully functioning movements and music. $8000/11,000

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144. French Bisque Poupée with Wooden Articulated Body and Bisque Hands and Feet 18” (46 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, cobalt blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, ears pierced into head, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, stretched kid-over-wooden body with shapely torso, dowel jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, bisque lower arms and legs, bare feet. Condition: excellent except faint hairline that curves over front shoulder plate, one finger broken. Comments: French, circa 1865. Value Points: beautiful face, rare wooden body in fine preservation, bisque lower limbs, beautifully shaped feet, fine antique costume. $3000/4000

145. French Bisque Poupée with Very Rare Body and Fine Early Costume 17” (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, pale blue glass enamel inset eyes with darker blue iris rims, delicately painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, ears pierced into head, brunette human hair over cork pate, stretched kid-overwooden torso and lower legs, metal arms jointed at shoulders and elbows, bisque hands, baggy kid-over-wood upper legs,

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fine antique brown silk and velvet costume and lace coiffe. Condition: generally excellent, right hand has professionsl restoration. Marks: 4. Comments: French, circa 1867. Value Points: very beautiful model with finest bisque, very rare body, lovely antique costume. $3500/4500

146. Fine French Bisque Poupée with Wooden Articulated Body from Maison Simonne 17” (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears into head, stretched kid-over-wooden body with shapely torso, dowel jointing at shoulders, hips and knees, bisque arms to above the elbows, bisque lower legs and bare feet. Condition: generally excellent, right bisque leg professionally restored. Marks: Simonne Paris Rue de Rivoli (body stamp). Comments: the poupée was commissioned exclusively for the luxury Parisian doll shop of Simonne, circa 1867. Value Points: most beautiful doll with finest bisque, rare body, boutique stamp, and wearing fine antique costume and coiffe. $3500/5500

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147. Very Rare and Beautiful German Bisque Lady, Model 107, with Superbly Sculpted Hair and Bodice by C.F. Kling 23� (58 cm.) Bisque shoulder head depicting a plump-faced adult lady with elongated throat, full cheeks, blonde sculpted hair waved away from her face into formally arranged curls decorated by a black and gilt comb at her crown, fully sculpted pierced ears, shaded blue eyes in well-defined sockets, red and black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, rounded tip of elongated nose, closed mouth with outlined lips, sculpted bodice with blue and gilt-edged collar and with lavender bow having gilt edging and purple accents, old muslin stitch-jointed body, leather arms, sewn-on stockings, leather boots. Condition: professional restoration on sides of shoulder plate (does not affect collar and tie), right earlobe restored. Marks: 107-9. Comments: C.F. Kling, Germany, circa 1870, the same marked model but with glass eyes and variations of decoration was in the Spielzeugmuseum of Davos (#10 in their auction catalog). Value Points: rare model with unusual facial expression, fabulous deeply defined coiffure with comb, fancy bodice with unusual colors, and wearing a beautiful sateen print two-piece antique gown and undergarments. $1700/2300

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148. Rare German Bisque Lady with Sculpted Brown Hair, Blue Hair Bows, and Dresden Collar by C.F. Kling 20” (51 cm.) Bisque shoulder head with brown sculpted hair arranged into tightly clustered curls at the forehead and loose finger curls at the back, decorated with three gilt-edged blue hair ribbons and a gilt-edged magenta barette at the back, pierced ears, blue painted eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brown brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, painted blue bodice edged with lustre Dresden ruffles, muslin stitch-jointed body, leather arms, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, 1” faint hairline at front

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rim of shoulder plate, one loop of bow broken at crown. Comments: C.F. Kling, Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: rarity factors include brown hair, fancy hair decorations, and Dresden ruffles. $1200/1600

149. Very Rare German Bisque Lady Doll, Model 5 A 5, by Kling 17” (43 cm.) Bisque shoulder head of adult lady with elongated throat, light-brown sculpted hair with large braided coronet decorated by a black and gilt painted comb, painted bright blue eyes, black and red upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, fully sculpted pierced ears, very elaborate sculpted and painted bodice with rolled collar lined with bisque ruffles, additional pink bisque ruffles under the collar at the back, elaborately painted details of “embroidery” at the front and an attached bisque bow to match the comb, old muslin body with leather arms. Condition: restoration to the collar bow and some Dresden ruffles,

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body worn. Marks: 5 A 5. Comments: C.F. Kling, circa 1870, from an extremely rare series by that firm. Value Points: the rarity of the doll is explained by the intricacy of sculpture and artistic design and painting; few examples of this doll are known to exist, and with rare to find maker’s mark. $1800/2500

150. German Bisque Lady Doll with Fancily Sculpted Hair and Bodice 17” (43 cm.) Bisque shoulder head with blonde sculpted hair arranged in unusual curls with braid at the crown that is decorated by a Dresden flower and leaves, painted blue eyes with red and black upper eyeliner,

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single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, sculpted fancy bodice with ruffled blue and white collar with blue polka dot accents, white beaded edging, and magenta painted decorations, newer muslin stitch-jointed body with bisque lower arms and legs, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent, few typical flakes on Dresden leaves in hair. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: rarity factors include unusual coiffure and very fancy Dresden collar and hair ornaments. Ex-collection Lynda Christian. $1200/1700

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151. English Poured Wax Doll in Elegant Rose Silk Costume 28” (71 cm.) Poured wax shoulder head turned slightly to the side, blue glass inset eyes, inserted mohair lashes, mohair inserted hair, defined facial features, closed mouth, muslin softly stuffed body, brass grommets, poured wax lower limbs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: English, circa 1875. Value Points: wellpreserved poured wax child wearing beautiful original silk gown, undergarments, rose stockings and kidskin shoes. $1100/1500

152. English Poured Wax Child Doll in the Montanari Manner 23” (58 cm.) Poured wax shoulder head with rosetinted complexion, plump cheeks, blue glass eyes in halfmoon shape, tinted defintion of facial features, closed mouth, blonde mohair inserted hair, softly stuffed muslin body with stitch-jointing, poured wax lower arms and legs, bare feet. Condition: generally excellent, two fingers repaired. Comments: English, possibily Montanari, circa 1870. Value Points: beautiful child with rosy complexion, original body and limbs, beautiful antique costume, undergarments, shoes, bonnet. $900/1300

153. Outstanding German Wooden Furnished Dollhouse Rooms 39” (99 cm.) l. x 19” h. x 16” d. The wooden open-front dollhouse rooms have original fancy blue outlined columns at the front, with ochre and pale green original paint at the sides and back. There are three three-panel windows at the back with very fancy valances and inside sills, original parlor 151, 152.

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curtains, and an opening door with painted panels between the rooms. The walls and floor have original lithographed paper covers with elaborate borders in the parlor, and the house is lavishly furnished in the late Victorian style and includes a number of accessories in ormolu and soft metal including a rare wall-hanging key cabinet and several clocks. Seven bisque dollhouse dolls are included, in original costumes, including parlor maid

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and gentleman. Excellent condition. Germany, late 19th century, lavishly filled and wonderfully preserved large dollhouse rooms. $2000/3000

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Value Points: beautifully preserved condition of the early wax lady with rare sleep eyes, wearing superb original silk taffeta gown with beading, undergarments, fabulous bonnet of velvet and silk, and red leather shoes with tan kidskin soles marked C.C. Ex-collection Madame Petyt. $1200/1800

155. Wonderful French Pull-Toy in Choice Original Condition with Rare Doll 9” (23 cm.) seated. 8” l. Seated upon a decorated wooden platform with metal spoked wheels is a young lad with bisque head, sculpted brown short curly hair, blue glass 154.

154. English Wax Lady Doll with Lever Sleep Eyes and Superb Original Costume

inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, wooden block torso and lower limbs, wire upper limbs, antique costume, painted boots. He is holding metal gongs in his hands, and there is a decorated metal bell attached to a spiral wire at the front. When pulled along, he turns his head from

23” (58 cm.) Wax shoulder head lady doll with slightly elongated throat, black glass

side to side and taps the bell. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: for a luxury

eyes that open and close from wire lever in torso, painted facial features and cheek

French toy store such as Au Paradis des Enfants, circa 1870, with original bisque

blush, closed mouth with hint of smile, original blonde mohair wig in soft ringlet curls,

head that is likely from the works of Simon and Halbig. Value Points: rare toy in

muslin stitch-jointed body, leather arms with unusual thumb structure. Condition:

impeccable original condition, very fine quality of bisque and sculpting of the rare

generally excellent, slight wax dent below left eye. Comments: England, circa 1865.

bisque head. $2500/4500

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156. Early 19th Century Poured Wax Gentleman Doll with Moustache and Original Silk Marquis Costume 17” (43 cm.) Poured wax shoulder head of adult man with slender face, blue enamel inset eyes, inserted hair, brows, moustache and sideburns, closed mouth, cloth body with leather lower arms and legs. Condition: good conditiion, some overall age wear. Comments: probably French, early 19th century. Value Points: the rare model wears original purple and ivory silk Marquis costume with embroidered detail, has rare inserted hair moustache, sideburns, and brows. $400/600

157. Outstanding Large English Wax Child Doll in Elaborate Scottish Costume, with Original S. Coleman Label 30” (76 cm.) Honey wax shoulder head with softly blushed cheeks, almond-shaped blue glass eyes, outlined eyes with lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, plump cheeks, well-defined little chin, brunette hair inserted into scalp, softly stuffed muslin body, poured wax lower arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S. Coleman (original paper label indicating the location of the prestigious firm at the Pantheon Bazaar in London). Comments: English, circa 1855, the Pantheon Bazaar was a popular meeting place for guildsmen presenting popular arts and culture, and with a particular attention to wax arts. The interest in Scotland was particularly strong at the time,

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inspired by the young Queen Victoria and Prince Albert who had in 1852 acquired the famous Balmoral Castle in Scotland. Value Points: the large luxury wax doll, with original shop label, is wearing superb Scottish costume with cobbler’s leather shoes with original label of “Burchett maker, 74 Oxford Street, London”, and accessories including heavy leather belt with scabbard containing sword with velvet and silver head, knife in leather and silver case, and sporran with tassels. Ex-collection Estelle Johnston. $2500/4000

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158. German Brown-Complexioned Bisque Art Character, Model 100, by Kammer and Reinhardt

160. German Bisque Art Character, Model 100, by Kammer and Reinhardt

14” (36 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, light-brown complexion, black painted

14” (36 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, painted brown baby hair with forelock

hair and one-stroke brows, brown painted eyes, black upper eyeliner, accented nostrils,

curls, intaglio narrow blue eyes with heavy eyelids, one-stroke angled brows, accented

closed mouth with shaded lips, brown composition five-piece baby body, nicely

nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and accented lips, composition baby body, nicely

costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R 100 36. Comments: Kammer

costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R 100 36. Comments: Kammer and

and Reinhardt, from the firm’s art character series of 1910. Value Points: rare brown-

Reinhardt, circa 1909, the premiere model of the firm’s art character series. Value Points:

complexioned model of the landmark doll, with especially fine qualitty of sculpting,

the landmark doll has especially fine sculpting and bisque, original body and body finish.

flawless bisque. $800/1000

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159. German Black-Complexioned Bisque Art Character, Model 100, by Kammer and Reinhardt

161. German All-Bisque Miniature Doll with Ebony Complexion

14” (36 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, ebony-black complexion, black painted

5” (13 cm.) One-piece bisque head, torso and legs with

hair and one-stroke brows, brown painted eyes, black upper eyeliner, accented

ebony-black complexion, peg-jointed black bisque arms,

nostrils, closed mouth with shaded lips, black composition five-piece baby body, nicely

sculpted short curly hair, painted brown eyes, closed

costumed. Condition: generally excellent, body finish original with craquelure on legs.

mouth, bare feet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks:

Marks: K*R 100 36. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, from the firm’s art character

35-6. Comments: attributed to Gebruder Kuhnlenz, circa

series of 1910. Value Points: fine flawless complexion is enhanced by very deep

1890. Value Points: rare little model with artistic details

sculpting on the rare model. $800/1000

such as glazed enhancement of hair sculpting. $200/400 161.

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162. German Bisque Three-Faced Doll by Carl Bergner with Rare Black Facial Models

163. French Bisque Character Portraying a Bearded Man by Damerval & Laffranchy 12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head depicting adult man, very thickly sculpted charcoal-grey brown moustache

12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head with three alternate faces, one having ebony-black complexion with brown glass

and beard, painted small blue eyes, closed mouth,

eyes and closed mouth; the second face having brown complexion with brown eyes and closed mouth; and the third

French body jointed at the shoulders and hips, painted

face with white complexion, modeled closed eyelids and closed mouth.The head is enclosed in a cardpaste hood

knee-high black boots, antique uniform. Condition:

with brass knob at the top that rotates the head to reveal each face, original body with muslin over cardboard torso,

generally excellent. Marks: D.L. Comments: Damerval

composition and wooden limbs, pull-string mama crier, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks:

& Laffranchy, who in 1910 presented a series of art

C.B. (in circle). Comments: Carl Bergner, circa 1892. Value Points: very rare three-faced model with beautiful

character heads; the firm was mentioned in the 1910

sculpting and flawless painting of complexions. $1500/2000

article “The Renaissance of the French Doll”. Value Points: uniquely modeled face with unusual definition of brows, moustache and beard suggesting a specific personage. $700/900

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165. All-Original German Bisque Art Character, 101, “Marie” by Kammer and Reinhardt 12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted small blue downcast eyes, black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R 30 101. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1910, the model “Marie” from the firm’s art character series. Value Points: wonderful example of the sought-after doll in pristine unplayed with condition, original wig, body, body finish, and fine original folklore costume. $2800/3500

166. German Bisque Wistful Character, 7759, by Gebruder Heubach 13” (33 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, painted and sculpted short brown boyish hair, intaglio small blue eyes, well-defined sculpting of pouty features, closed mouth with downcast lips, very plump 164.

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164. German Bisque Character by Gebruder Heubach with Original Rare MaskFace Costume

cheeks, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, nice antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2

11” (28 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, sculpted hair and facial features, tiny blue eyes, closed

7759 Heubach (square mark)

mouth with beaming smile, two beaded lower teeth, composition and wooden ball-jointed body.

Germany. Comments: Gebruder

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (Heubach sunburst mark). Comments: Gebruder Heubach,

Heubach, circa 1912. Value

circa 1910. Value Points: the laughing boy wears his original felt costume with painted details, and with

Points: very expressive features

accompanying original paper mache mask face with blue glass eyes, hook nose, and original matching felt

of wistful-faced child, especially

hood. $1100/1600

notable on this smaller size. $500/800

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closed mouth with downcast fretful expression, kid body with pin jointing, bisque lower arms, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1 Heubach (square) Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1910. Value Points: sought-after rare character model with most realistic expression, especially fine sculpting appears nearly to be hand-pressed. $700/900

168. German Bisque Character with Sculpted Helmet by Gebruder Heubach 166.

10� (25 cm.) Bisque socket head with sculpted black military helmet having gilt spread eagle design and peaked finial, painted facial features, intaglio blue eyes, closed mouth sculpted as though open with outlined lips, painted lashes and brows, dimpled cheeks, composition and wooden fully jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, tiny chip very low at the bottom back neck socket. Marks: Heubach (square) Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1915.

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167. German Bisque Character with Downcast Expression by Gebruder Heubach

model with sculpted helmet,

12� (30 cm.) Solid domed bisque shoulder head,

metal sabre. Ex-collection Puppen

painted hair in short boyish fashion, painted facial features with downcast squinting tiny blue

very rare original wool flannel costume and and Spielzeug Museum of Vienna. $1200/1500

eyes, black upper eyeliner, one-stroke brows, 168.

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169. German Porcelain Lady with Light-Brown Hair in Elaborate Ringlets 24� (61 cm.) Porcelain shoulder head with very plump face, light-brown sculpted hair with elaborate tight ringlet curls onto the forehead, framed by a wide black headband and with tiers of arranged ringlet curls at the back and tumbling onto her shoulders, painted small blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, singlestroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, muslin stitch-jointed body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: wonderfully detailed sculpting of elaborate coiffure. $700/1000

170. German Porcelain Lady Doll with Brown Sculpted Hair 18� (46 cm.) Porcelain shoulder head with brown sculpted hair having tousled finger curls at the forehead, and a crown of finger curls at the top held by a black headband, with curls tumbling onto the shoulder plate, painted small blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, muslin stitch-jointed body, porcelain arms, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, restoration to left finger tip. Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: rare brown hair in very elaborate curls. $400/600 172.

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171. German Porcelain Lady Doll with Purple Plumed Snood 16” (41 cm.) Porcelain shoulder head of adult lady with elongated throat, black sculpted hair drawn away from her face and captured in a sculpted snood at the back of her head, edged with sculpted white boa and purple tassel, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, newer muslin body and porcelain limbs, costumed. Condition: head excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: rare model with beautifully detailed painting including stippled feathering at the forehead hair rim. $900/1300

172. Rare German Brown-Haired Porcelain Lady with Snood and Pink Hair Bows 20” (51 cm.) Pink-tinted porcelain shoulder head, brown sculpted hair drawn away from face and captured in a deeply sculpted black snood decorated with black band and large pink bows, painted facial features, blue eyes, singlestroke brows, closed mouth, old muslin stitch-jointed body, porcelain arms, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent, fingers restored on left hand. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: elaborate coiffure and hair ornaments accent the rare brown hair color. $1100/1600

172.1. Early French Bisque Poupée with Painted Hair and Original Finish 9” (23 cm.) Bisque shoulder head with sculpted short black hair, painted facial features, blue eyes, closed mouth, firmly-stuffed muslin body with shapely torso. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1860, early models as these were made by Blampoix and Gaultier. Value Points: having delicately feathered painted curls around the forehead, and wearing original traditional costume. $400/600

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173. German Porcelain Lady with Compelling Presence 22” (56 cm.) Solid domed porcelain

shoulder head with delicate pink-tinted complexion, perfectly oval-shaped head, elongated throat, black painted pate, dark blue painted eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, circle accents at nostrils, closed mouth, kid body with shapely waist, stitched or gusset jointing, stitched and separated fingers, fine antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1850. Value Points: rare early model with compelling strong presence, original body and costume. $1100/1500

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Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1915, the model was designed for use as candy container. Value Points: wonderfully imaginative doll with original sled and costume. Ex-collection Puppen Spielzeug Museum of Vienna. $900/1300

176. Rare German Bisque Crying Character by Gebruder Heubach 15” (38 cm.) Solid domed bisque shoulder head with pink-tinted bisque, 174, 175.

174. Very Handsome German Bisque Character Boy by Gebruder Heubach

painted blonde short boyish hair with sculpting highlights, painted facial features, narrow squinting dark blue eyes, black upper eyeliner, shortstroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth in sculpted crying expression

18” (46 cm.) Pink-tinted bisque socket head, short blonde sculpted hair with modeled forelock

with defined gums and tongue, kid gusset-jointed body, bisque forearms,

and side curls above the sculpted ears, blue intaglio eyes with prominent black pupils and

antique sailor costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 5 Germany.

white eye dots, short feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with

Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1910. Value Points: among the rarest

tiny defined tongue tip, shaded and accented lips, dimpled cheeks and lip corners, composition

of the Heubach characters, having superb detail of sculpting featuring

and wooden ball-jointed body and antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks:

defined scowl lines in forehead, and cheek frown indentations. Ex-collection

7 Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912. Value Points: wonderful detail of

Puppen and Spielzeug Museum of Vienna. $1100/1500

the handsome lad with intelligent expression, finest quality of bisque and sculpting including impressed dimples and eye crinkles. $1100/1600

175. German Bisque Sledding Boy by Gebruder Heubach as Candy Container

177. German Bisque Character 7647 by Gebruder Heubach 12” (30 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head of plump-faced boy, blonde sculpted hair in short boyish fashion, narrow blue squinting eyes, white eye

9” (23 cm.) A bisque socket head boy with painted hair and facial features, pouty expression,

dots, black and incised upper eyeliner, short brows, tiny nose, closed mouth

intaglio blue eyes, carton hollow torso, bisque hands, is posed seated upon a wooden sled with

in smiling expression with defined tongue tip, composition toddler body

metal wheels, and wears his original flannel fleeced snow suit with cap and long flowing scarf.

with jointing at shoulders and hips, antique costume. Condition: generally

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excellent. Marks: 7647 Heubach (sunburst) Germany 3. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1915. Value Points: rare model with unusual very plump face that emphasizes the laughter lines and dimples of cheeks, eyes and chin. $600/800

178. Rare German Bisque Laughing Girl with Sculpted Pink Bonnet by Gebruder Heubach 16” (41 cm.) Pink-tinted bisque socket head, sculpted pink bonnet having deeply sculpted bonnet “lace”, sculpted brown curls peeking from the bonnet edge, intaglio dark-blue side-

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glancing eyes, black and incised eyeliner, short feathered brows, closed mouth with outlined lips, impressed cheek dimples, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Heubach (square) 7959 Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1910. Value Points: rare model with outstanding detail of sculpting of bonnet, laughter crinkles around the eyes, and impressed cheek dimples. $1100/1500

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179. Rare French Bisque Taufling Doll by Jules Steiner with Bisque Limbs 19” (48 cm.) Solid domed bisque shoulder head with very plump face, almondshaped blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center torso, cloth upper arms and upper legs, bisque lower arms and lower legs, bare feet,

180. Very Rare French Bisque Bébé Steiner, Series G, in Petite Size 2/0

antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, restoration to left thumb and right

12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes which operate from wire lever

foot. Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1875. Value Points: rare model with especially

at the back of her head, dark eyeliner, mauve-blushed eye shadow, painted lashes,

fine quality of bisque, original bisque body parts of the landmark and important doll,

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

considered a premiere example of the bébé. $3000/4000

lips, brunette mohair wig over Steiner pate, Steiner composition fully jointed body.

accent line, blonde mohair wig, cloth midriff with “mama” bellows, bisque lower

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Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sie G 2/0 (incised on head) J. Steiner Bte SGDG Bourgoin (red ink on head) (Steiner body stamp, and eyes impressed J. Steiner). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1885. Value Points: very rare model, with original wig, pate, eyes, body, and body finish, and beautiful antique costume. $8000/11,000

181. Gorgeous Grand French Bisque Bébé, Series C, by Jules Steiner 32” (81 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump face, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted delicate lashes, dark eyeliner, brush-stroked and feathered brows, rose-blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, dimpled chin, pierced ears, blonde human hair wig. Steiner composition fully jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sie C 7. Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1885. Value Points: gorgeous bébé with finest sculpting of gentle childlike features, enhanced by superb bisque, painting and eyes, original body and body finish, lovely antique costume and bonnet. $6000/8500

182. Petite and Rare French Bisque Bébé Steiner, Series C, Size 4/0 8” (20 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, rose-blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, blonde mohair wig over original Steiner pate, Steiner composition fully jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sie C 4/0. Comments: Jules Steiner, from the firm’s Series models, circa 1882. Value Points: most endearing rare tiny doll with original body and pate, nice antique costume appears original. $2500/3500

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183. French Musical Automaton “Jester Clown with Surprise Hat” by Roullet & Decamps 20” (51 cm.) Standing upon a velvet-covered base is a bisque head doll iwth blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted clown facial decorations, painted lashes and brows, open mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, auburn fleecy wig, carton torso and legs, wire upper arms, composition hands, wearing bright clown costume and holding an oversized lollipop. When wound, music plays, the the clown turns his head to the left and lifts the lollipop to his mouth; simultaneously, he sticks his tongue out, and at the same time his clown hat moves up and down in an amusing wagging motion. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 4 (head). Comments: Roullet et Decamps, circa 1890. Value Points: rare automaton with music and four

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movements including surpise “wagging hat”. $4500/7500

184. Rare German Bisque Character, 1304, by Simon and Halbig 12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head with white clown complexion, brown glass inset eyes, painted lower lashes, arched brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with impish grin, red and gold fleecy wig, composition body with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: faint hairline at side of head from crown rim to ear. Marks: 4 1304 S&H. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: very rare character with outstanding sculpting of facial features. $1500/1800

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185. French Bisque Character “Eden Bébé” as Jester Clown in Original Costume

186. Wonderful French Bisque Bébé Steiner as Clown, Figure A, by Jules Steiner

13” (33 cm.) White-complexioned bisque socket head with elaborately painted clown

14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head with white complexion, painted clown decorations,

decorations, brown glass inset eyes, red eye outline, closed mouth with exaggerated

amber-brown glass paperweight inset eyes, red eye outline, dramatic brown painted

painting of lips, pierced ears, fleecy mohair wig of red and green, French composition

brows, closed mouth, auburn mohair wig over cork pate, French composition body

body jointed at shoulders and hips. Condition: Generally excellent. Marks: Eden Bébé

jointed at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Steiner Paris Fre

H Paris (head) Le Petit Parisien (body). Comments: Fleischman and Blodel, circa

A 7. Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1890. Value Points: rare clown with wonderful

1895. Value Points: the wonderfully decorated clown has original wig, wears original

facial painting, antique silk costume with decorative ribbons and bells, red knit

silk clown costume and slippers. $2200/2700

stockings and kidskin shoes. $2800/3800

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187. French Bisque Bébé Steiner, Figure A, with Wonderful Original Dress

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

21” (53 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes,

Jules Steiner, circa 1889. Value Points: beautiful girl with original body and body

brush-stroked and feathered brows, rose-blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils and

finish, wearing fine antique red silk dress with hand-painted floral designs, red silk

eye corners, closed mouth with pale accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig

bonnet, undergarments, stockings, shoes. $3000/4000

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188. Wonderful All-Original German Hand-Wind Toy “Three Dancing Couples” Attributed to Zinner & Sohne 12” (30 cm.) l. base 8” h. 5” dolls. A wooden platform is covered with decorative paper in floral designs and has a five-sided wooden backstage with gold columns and mirrored walls. Three pairs of bisque dolls (each doll with glass eyes, paper mache body, mohair wig, and original festival costume) are posed as though dancing, and when the hand-wind knob is turned each couple revolves separately, while the entire dance floor also revolves. The double movements, as well as mirrored reflection, create a grand appearance of merry activity; music plays. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Germany 10-12. Comments: attributed to Zinner and Sohne, circa 1890. Value Points: charming mechanical and musical vignette is all original and functions well. Ex-collection Spielzeug Museum of Davos. $1800/2500

189. French Musical Automaton “Laughing Jester with Marotte” 20” (51 cm.) (excluding hat). Standing upon a velvet-covered base is a bisque head jester with blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth in wide beaming smile, pointy-tip nose and chin, painted red lines accentuating the dimples and forehead, carton torso and legs,

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wire upper arms, bisque forearms, costumed When wound, music plays, the jester waves

190. French Bisque Bébé, Figure A, by Jules Steiner in Wonderful Antique Costume

his right hand as though beckoning, then

16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes,

turns his head, lifts his left hand to show the

painted lashes, mauve-blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked fringed

marotte, and nods to look at it. Condition:

brows, accented nostrils, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over

generally excellent. Comments: French,

Steiner pate, French composition fully jointed body. Condition:

circa 1880, maker unknown. Value Points:

generally excellent. Marks: J. Steiner Bte SGDG Paris Fre A 9.

most endearing vignette, the movements

Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1890. Value Points: beautiful doll

accentuated by the highly characterized

with very fine complexion, splendid eyes, original body and body

as jester and holding a matching marotte.

facial model. $5000/8500

finish, wearing wonderful antique silk costume. $2500/3500 189.

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192. Rare French Porcelain Poupée with Signed Body by DuvalDenis 22” (56 cm.) Porcelain shoulder head with plump facial shape, thick dark eyeliner, lightly painted lashes and brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupée body with gusset jointing at elbows, hips and knees, stitched and separated fingers, lovely black silk costume, undergarments, bonnet, shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Brevete D.D. SGDG (body). Comments: Duval-Denis, circa 1861, which succeeded the Blampoix firm for only two years, 1861-1862; in 1863 the firm was curiously re-sold to Blampoix. Since no brevetes were registered to Duval-Denis, it is likely that the torso stamp refers to the earlier Blampoix patents whose rights were owned by Duval-Denis during their two years of ownership. Value Points: rare signed poupée with beautiful clarity of porcelain enhanced by delicate blush, richly outlined cobalt eyes. $3500/4500 191, 192.

28” (71 cm.) Porcelain shoulder head with delicate pink-tinted complexion, plump rounded face, brilliant cobalt blue glass inset eyes, dark

193. Early French Porcelain Poupée with Cobalt Blue Glass Eyes

eyeliner, painted lashes, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, unpierced ears, French

14” (36 cm.) Porcelain

kid poupée body with shapely torso, gusset jointing at elbows, hips and knees, stitched and separated fingers, antique costume. Condition:

shoulder head with very plump

porcelain excellent, some body patching. Comments: French, in the Blampoix manner, circa 1860. Value Points: grand luxury size, beautiful

facial shape, lightly tinted

complexion enhanced by brilliant eyes. $2500/3500

complexion, cobalt blue glass

191. Large French Porcelain Poupée with Enamel Inset Eyes

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inset eyes, very dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupée body with gusset jointing at elbows, hips and knees, stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent, sturdy and clean body except left hand worn. Comments: French, circa 1858. Value Points: the beautiful poupée has fine gleaming porcelain and is wearing lovely antique ivory silk satin costume, undergarments, lace cap, parasol, shoes. $2000/3000

194. Early French Porcelain Poupée with Rare Body Style and Porcelain Arms 16” (41 cm.) Porcelain shoulder head with very plump facial shape, painted blue downcast eyes with shaded iris coloring, black upper eyeliner, painted all-around lashes, arched brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupée body with shapely torso, kid-over-wooden upper arms, porcelain arms to above the elbows, curled fingers, unusual sidehip jointing of thighs, kid-over-wooden lower thighs and upper calves allowing articulation. Condition: generally excellent, four fingertips missing on left hand. Comments: French, circa 1858. Value Points: very beautiful face on the early poupée, rare body style, fine antique brown velvet costume, undergarments, shoes, pressed felt and brown velvet bonnet. $3500/4500

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195. German AmberTinted Bisque Doll, 1329, by Simon and Halbig 19” (48 cm.) Amber-tinted bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, black painted lashes, black brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, black mohair wig, amber-tinted composition and wooden balljointed body, well costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1329 Germany Halbig S&H 7. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1895. Value Points: fine larger example of the sought-after model with fine flawless complexion, original wig, original body and body 195.

finish. $1200/1800

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196. Rare French Mechanical Toy by Roullet et Decamps 16” (41 cm.) The toy features two bisque-head dolls, each with ambertinted complexion, black glass eyes, painted black brows and lashes, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, black mohair wig, carton torso and legs, bisque forearms, wearing original silk Japanese costume. One doll is standing in front of a wooden cart as though pulling it, and the other is sitting in the cart. When wound, he walks briskly forward, and she urges him on, waving her arms. Condition: generally excellent, mechanism functions well, one finger chipped on body. Marks: 1079 -2 Dep S&H Germany (boy). Comments: Roullet et Decamps, circa 1910. Value Points: a rare variation of their popular cart series. $1800/2500

197. Pair, German Bisque Asian Children, 1129, by Simon and Halbig in Matching Antique Costumes 7” (18 cm.) and 8”. Each has bisque socket head with amber-tinted complexion, brown glass inset eyes in narrow side-slant sockets, black singlestroke arched brows, painted lashes, open mouth, four tiny teeth, black mohair wig, the larger with amber-tinted composition and wooden ball-jointed body, the smaller with five-piece body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1129 Germany Simon & Halbig S&H. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 196.

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1900. Value Points: beautiful little pair with lovely bisque and sculpting, wearing matching silk costumes with embroidered details. $1200/1800

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198. German Bisque Character Portraying Chinese Child, Model 243, by Kestner 13� (33 cm.) Bisque socket head with amber-tinted complexion, small brown glass sleep eyes, painted upper lashes, black feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, outlined lips, two porcelain upper teeth, tongue, brunette human hair, amber-tinted composition bent limb baby body, antique silk costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F made in Germany 10 243 JDK. Comments: Kestner, circa 1912. Value Points: fine quality of bisque and original body and body finish on the unique model. $2500/3500

199. French Bisque Character with Extremely Rare Amber Complexion and Uniquely Painted Features 22� (56 cm.) Bisque socket head with very rich amber-

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tinted complexion, brown glass inset eyes, painted dark

and wooden fully jointed body, wearing silk jeweled exotic costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks:

lashes, brown brush-stroked brows with defined upper curl

Fabrication Francaise Favorite No. 6 Ed. Tasson A.L. & C. Limoges Depose (and red logo stamp). Comments:

at the outer edges, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed

Lanternier, circa 1910. Value Points: so rare that other models with this unique complexon and painting of

mouth sculpted as though open with outlined lips and row

brows are not known to exist, with very fine flawless complexion enhanced by delicate blush, original body and

of sculpted teeth, pierced ears, French brown composition

body finish. $2000/3000

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200. German Bisque Lady Doll with Blue Sculpted Hair Bow and Blue Glass Eyes Attributed to Simon and Halbig 16” (41 cm.) Bisque shoulder head with very pale complexion, blonde sculpted hair waved loosely away from forehead into arranged ringlet curls at the back of head, blue sculpted hair band with blue hair bow, blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted all-around lashes, lightly feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, blushed cheeks, old muslin stitch-jointed body, antique bisque lower arms and legs, painted boots, nicely costumed in the antique style. Condition: generally excellent, tiny flake on bottom front shoulder plate. Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: rare model with beautiful bisque, enhancing decorative glaze on rare coiffure, glass eyes, original body with rare fancily painted blue boots with lavender and black trim. $1200/1800

201. German Bisque Lady Doll, Model 135, with Fancily Sculpted Collar and Glass Eyes by C.F. Kling 18” (46 cm.) Bisque shoulder head of adult lady with waved blonde hair drawn from her face and captured in arranged curls at the back, blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, sculpted wide stand-up collar with scalloped edging, white beading, and magenta detail, newer muslin body and bisque lower arms, nice antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 135-6. Comments: C.F. Kling, circa 1870, the same model was also made with applied flower decorations in hair. Value Points: rarity factors on the gentle-faced lady include glass eyes and fancy collar. $1100/1500

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202. German Bisque Doll with Fancily Sculpted Ruffled Collar, Model 101, by C.F. Kling 17” (43 cm.) Bisque shoulder head with sculpted blonde hair arranged with scalloped curls at the forehead and into arranged tight curls at the back, decorated with a white Dresden rose, rosebud and green leaves at the side of her head, blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accent line between the pale lips, pierced ears, painted blue bodice edged with magenta striped collar, double row of ruffles, and with a four-tiered sculpted ruffle with beaded dots, muslin stitch-jointed body, leather arms, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent, one leaf missing on Dresden hair flower. Marks: 101-4. Comments: C.F. Kling, circa 1870.

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Value Points: rare signed model with most charming gentle expression, glass eyes, rare coiffure decoration and very rare decoration of bodice. $1200/1600 201.

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203. German Bisque Character Boy, Model 153, by Kling 20” (51 cm.) Bisque shoulder head portraying a young boy with blonde sculpted hair, deep forehead bangs, fully modeled ears, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with downcast lips, painted teeth, muslin stitch-jointed body, leather arms, wearing brown woolen suit with lace collar, stockings, black leather shoes. Condition: bisque excellent, lower legs replaced, leather arms a bit worn. Marks: 153 - 8. Comments: C.F. Kling, circa 1885. Value Points: rare hair style, glass eyes, most

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appealing gentle characterization of the signed model. $700/1100

204. Rare Early German Bisque Child with Sculpted Hair and Glass Eyes by Simon and Halbig 22” (56 cm.) Bisque shoulder head of chubby-faced child, blonde sculpted hair in short tousled overall curls, fully sculpted ears, blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted all-around lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, muslin stitch-jointed body, leather arms, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: an early model by Simon and Halbig, circa 1870. Value Points: the rarity of the early model is enhanced by wonderful expression, deeply sculpted curls, glass eyes, finest quality of bisque. $1200/1600

205. German Bisque Boy with Sculpted Blue Cap and Glass Eyes Attributed to Alt, Beck and Gottschalk 20” (51 cm.) Bisque shoulder head with very plump face, short blonde sculpted hair in curly tousled style topped by a ribbon-banded blue cap perched at the back of the head, partially sculpted ears, blue glass eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, muslin stitch-jointed body, sewn-on stockings and leather boots, wearing antique black velvet boy’s suit, shirt. Condition: generally excellent, small flake at back brim of hat appears original in the making. Comments: attributed to Alt, Beck and Gottschalk, circa 1880. Value Points: rare model with glass eyes and wonderful definition of sculpting including the jauntily perched blue cap. $1100/1500 205.

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206. French Bisque Doll in the Bleuette Genre 11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth with outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette human hair, French composition and wooden fully jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ Paris 2 (head) 2 (impressed on torso). Comments: French, in the Bleuette genre, circa 1910. Value Points: the doll is wearing original Bleuette costume of soft blue velvet, “L’Opera”. $600/900

207. French Bisque Doll in the Bleuette Genre, in Original Bleuette Costume 11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass set eyes, painted lower lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, richly shaded lips, four porcelain teeth, brunette human hair, composition and wooden balljointed body. Condition: generally excellent, body is German. Marks: 71 Unis France 149 301 1. Comments: French, circa 1915. Value Points: the doll wears original Bleuette costume “Allure”, along with an original Bleuette chapeau. $500/800

208. French Bisque Doll in the Bleuette Genre, with Original Bleuette Costume 11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lower lashes, 206.

feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, four porclain teeth, brunette human hair, French composition and wooden fully jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 71 Unis France 159 301 1 (head) 2 (impressed on torso) 1 (impressed on foot). Comments: French, in the Bleuette genre, circa 1917. Value Points: the

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pretty doll with original lashes, original body, and body finish is wearing original Bleuette dress “On Dansera”. $600/800

209. French Bisque Doll in the Bleuette Genre 11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lower lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, brunette mohair wig, French composition and wooden fully jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 71 Unis France 149 301 1. Comments: French, in the Bleuette genre. Value Points: the doll wears her original costume including coiffe and wooden shoes. $300/500 207.

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210. French Bisque Child in the Bleuette Genre 11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four tiny teeth, auburn mohair wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, wearing multi-layered antique woolen traditional

211. French Bisque Bébé Mignon in Fabulous Sewing Menage Presentation

costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 60

18” (46 cm.) doll. 20” x 17” box. Presented in wooden box with decorative paper covers is a bisque head doll with

Paris 8/0 (head) Fabrication Francaise Paris SFBJ (paper

blue glass eyes, painted features, open mouth, row of porcelain teeth, auburn mohair wig, original composition body,

sticker on body) 2 (impressed on torso) 1 (impressed

wearing muslin chemise with embroidered details and banner “Bébé Mignon”. The box is arranged with various

on foot). Comments: Bleuette genre, circa 1920. Value

compartments which hold ribbon-tied fabrics and trim, carved bone sewing tools, colorful threads, and child’s metal

Points: fine original condition of the endearing child

toy sewing machine. The menage set was presented in Paris Etrennes catalogs, designed to inspire a young girl to

with wonderful costume. $800/1000

learn needlework. Excellent condition. French, circa 1900. $2200/2800

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213. French Bisque Art Character, 227 by SFBJ with Laughing Expression 16” (41 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, painted brown boyish hair with modeled forelock, small brown glass inset eyes, painted curly lashes, included eyeliner, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, slightly parted shaded lips, row of upper porcelain teeth, nice woolen costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 227 Paris 6. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1912. Value Points: especially fine sculpting of laughter crinkles around the eyes and cheek dimples enhanced by finest bisque, original body and body

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finish. $1200/1800

214. German Bisque Pull Toy “Parade Jester with Drum” 13” (33 cm.) h. Standing upon a wooden wheeled platform with tin spoked wheels is a bisque head jester with blue glass eyes, painted features, open mouth, tiny teeth, blonde mohair wig, wooden block torso, legs and hands, wearing original costume and Pierrot hat. In front is a large parade drum on pedestal and

212. French Bellows Mechanical Toy “The Acrobat Tumbling Clown”

he holds a drumstick and cymbal; when pulled along, the doll turns its head side to side, beats the drum,

16” (41 cm.) Upon a wooden grass-painted platform is arranged a large

and claps the cymbal. Condition:

wooden chair with painted scroll and clown decorations. A bisque-headed

generally excellent. Marks: 4600

clown with glass eyes, white clown complexion with painted red designs,

10 S (pb in star) H. Comments:

is attached to the chair with metal rods. The rod is also attached to a

Germany, circa 1890. Value Points:

wooden-framed bellows at the base, and when the bellows is pushed the

delightful toy with wonderful bisque,

doll performs a series of amusing acrobatic tricks on the chair. Condition:

expression, enchanting actions.

bisque, platform and mechanism excellent, original silk costume is

$700/900

somewhat frail. Marks: 12/0. Comments: French, circa 1890. Value Points: wonderfully amusing toy with original costume, painted surface, functions perfectly. $1600/2100 214.

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215. Delightful French Bisque Character, 236, by SFBJ in Rare Size 0 9” (23 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lower lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth in cheerful smile,

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two beaded upper teeth, blonde mohair wig, French composition and wooden fully jointed

human hair, bellows in torso which, when squeezed, cause the jester to clap the cymbals that he is holding, wearing silk and

toddler body. Condition: generally excellent.

velvet clown costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 255 Paris 6/0. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1910. Value Points:

Marks: SFBJ 236 Paris 0. Comments: SFBJ,

amusing toy with rare bisque character head. $700/1100

circa 1915. Value Points: endearing petite size of the dimpled toddler, wearing antique Tyrolean costume. $800/1100

216. French Bisque Jester, Model 255, by SFBJ, with Bellows Clapping Cymbals

217. Rare French Bisque Art Character, 233, by SFBJ with Original Paris “Au Pere Noel” Toy Shop Label 17” (43 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, sculpted hair with well-defined forelock, very narrow blue glass inset eyes, brown painted lashes, slightly modeled brown brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth modeled as though wide open and wailing, sculpted tongue, upper and lower beaded teeth, French composiiton and wooden fully jointed toddler body with sidehip jointing, nice antique boy’s costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 233 Paris 6 (head) (original SFBJ paper

15” (38 cm.) Bisque head with white

label on torso) Au Pere Noel (torso mark). Comments: SFBJ, circa 1912, the doll was sold from the 19th century Parisian

complexion and painted clown features,

toy shop of Au Pere Noel. Value Points: especially fine sculpting with deeply impressed laughter crinkles around the eyes and

closed mouth, blue glass sleep eyes, brunette

mouth, original body and body finish, and original Paris shop label. $1800/3200

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218. German Mechanical and Musical Hand-Wind Toy “The Village Scene” 10” (25 cm.) A wooden theatre-like platform depicts a colorful village scene with painted mountainside background, cottage with shed and waterwheel, mountain tunnel with traversing sheep, and pathway with Tyrolean-costumed woman. A mechanism is hidden in the stage base, and when it is hand-wound, the waterwheel turns, the sheep move in and out of the tunnel and the woman turns from side to side while music plays. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1885. Value Points: superb original preservation of the delightful and well-detailed mechanical and musical toy. $1200/1800

219. Petite German Bisque Child, 1079, by Simon and Halbig in Original Folklore Costume

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221. German Brown-Complexioned Bisque Child by Heinrich Handwerck 15” (38 cm.) Brown-complexioned bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, black feathered

9” (23 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, open mouth, four teeth, pierced

brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four tiny teeth, pierced

ears, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1078

ears, black mohair wig, brown composition and wooden

Simon & Halbig S&H Germany 0. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1900. Value Points: pretty child in petite

ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally

size 0, wearing elaborate original folklore costume, has original body, body finish, wig. $300/500

excellent. Marks: Germany Heinrich Handwerck Simon &

220. German Brown-Complexioned Child, Model 501, by Knauth 10” (25 cm.) Bisque socket head with brown complexion, brown glass sleep eyes, black painted lashes, black brows, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, black mohair wig, brown composition and wooden ball-

Halbig. Comments: Handwerck, circa 1910. Value Points: pretty child with flawless complexion, original body and body finish. $300/500

circa 1900. Value Points: rare model with beautiful complexion, original body and body finish, fine original

222. German Brown-Complexion Bisque Child, Model 1009, by Simon and Halbig

multi-layered folklore costume. $300/500

12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head with light-brown

jointed body. Condition: faint old hairline at back of head. Marks: 501-3/0 ½ Knauth 4/0. Comments: Knauth,

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complexion, brown glass eyes, black painted lashes, black brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, row of teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, brown composition and wooden ball-jointed body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S 5 H 1009 Dep. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: rare model with eager expression, rare brown complexion, original body and body finish. $700/900

223. Sonneberg Bisque Lady Doll with Closed Mouth and Very Fine Folklore Costume 15� (38 cm.) Solid domed bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, large blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading, lushly painted lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined full lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, kid lady body, bisque forearms. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 5. Comments: Sonneberg, maker unknown, circa 1880. Value Points: very beautiful face on the rare swivel head model, wearing elaborate multi-layered folklore costume. $1200/1500

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cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body, nice antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, little rub on nose tip. Marks: E 9 D Depose. Comments: Denamur, circa 1895. Value Points: fine gleaming patina on golden brown complexion, original body and body finish. $1800/2500

225. Rare German Black-Complexioned Bisque Character, 444, by Heubach Koppelsdorf 13” (33 cm.) Bisque socket head with ebony-black complexion, small black glass inset eyes, black painted brows, accented eye corners, closed mouth with

224. French Brown-Complexioned Bisque Bébé by Denamur with Original Body

pronounced lips, pierced ears, black wiry fleecy hair, black composition body jointed at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent, extensive wear to ebony complexion under wig. Marks: Heubach Koppelsdorf 444-7/0 Germany.

20” (51 cm.) Bisque socket head with brown complexion, amber brown glass paperweight

Comments: Heubach Koppelsdorf, circa 1925. Value Points: beautiful facial

inset eyes with spiral threading, dark painted lashes, black brush-stroked and feathered brows,

complexion, original body finish, original skirt and “South Sea Baby” paper

accented eye corners and nostrils, open mouth, row of teeth, pierced ears, black fleecy hair over

label. $500/800

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226. German Brown-Complexioned Bisque Character, 414, by Heubach Koppelsdorf 14” (36 cm.) Solid domed bique socket head with rich brown complexion, black-tinted baby hair and brows, small brown glass eyes, painted lashes, broad nose, open mouth with very full lips, two porcelain lower teeth, pierced ears, brown composition toddler body with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Heubach Koppelsdorf 414 3/0 DRG Germany. Comments: Heubach Koppelsdorf, circa 1918. Value Points: very fine flawless complexion enhances the expressive features. $500/700

227. French BrownComplexioned Bisque Doll by Emile Jumeau in Petite Size 2 11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head with light-brown “cafeau-lait” complexion, brown glass inset eyes, painted dark lashes, black brushstroked brows with feathered details, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, black mohair wig over cork pate, French brown composition and wooden fully jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, original body finish albeit some wear. Marks: 2. Comments: French, Emile Jumeau, circa 1895. Value Points: endearing wide-eyed child with flawless luminous complexion, original body, original dress. $1100/1600 227.

228. French BrownComplexioned Bisque Bébé by Jumeau with Original Costume 17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head with light-brown “cafe-au-lait” complexion, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, black painted lashes, black brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, row of porcelain teeth, pierced 228.

ears, black fleecy wig over cork pate, French brown composition and wooden fully jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 7. Comments: Emile

patina, original body and body finish, original red woolen costume and cap, undergarments,

Jumeau, circa 1895. Value Points: very fine flawless complexion with lustrous

red woolen stockings, red kidskin shoes from “A La Providence” boutique. $2000/2800

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230. Petite and Rare French Bisque Bébé E.D. by Jumeau 14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, very long painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with very full outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: E. 5 D. (and artist checkmarks). Comments: Emile Jumeau, his bébé marked E.D. in honor of his longtime employee and then director, Emile Douillet; the doll appeared shortly after Douillet became named director in 1890, but was made for a very short time only. Value Points: very rare to find bébé, this example notable for extraordinary deep eyes with spiral threading, lovely antique maroon silk costume and bonnet that may

229. Beautiful French Bisque Brown-Eyed Bébé by Emile Jumeau, Size 11

be original. $2800/3500

lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, pierced

231. Lovely French Bisque Poupée with Dramatic Large Brown Eyes by Emile Jumeau

ears, brunette human hair over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body. Condition:

15” (38 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque

generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 11 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body).

shoulder plate, large amber-brown glass paperweight

Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1888. Value Points: beautiful brown eyes nicely contrast the rich creamy

inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows,

complexion, original body and body finish, antique costume including woolen great coat with capelet collar, hat,

accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with

knit stockings, leather shoes. $3000/4000

outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork

23” (58 cm.) Bisque socket head, large brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, lushly painted

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pate, French kid poupée body with shapely torso, gusset jointing at elbows, hips and knees, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, body especially sturdy and clean except wear to some fingers. Marks: 5 (and artist checkmarks on head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878. Value Points: very beautiful poupée with dramatic large eyes and exquisite painting of lips. $2200/2800

232. French Bisque Bébé by Emile Jumeau with Rare Incised Depose Mark, Size 11 23” (58 cm.) Bisque socket head, very deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, dark painted lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded lips, separately modeled pierced ears, brunette human hair hand-tied wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Jumeau 11 (incised on head). Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1884, the model was made for one or two years only. Value Points: very beautiful bébé with splendid eyes, very deep modeling of cheeks, finest bisque and painting, original body and body finish, beautiful antique costume. $3500/4500 232.

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234. Petite French Bisque Poupée by Jumeau in Elaborate Folklore Costume, Size 1 10” (25 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, brown glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid poupée body with shapely waist, stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1 (and artist checkmarks). Comments: Jumeau, circa 1875. Value Points: rare

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petite size 1 with dramatic brown paperweight eyes, lovely antique folklore costume with elaborately detailed trim and coiffe. $1100/1500

235. Early Carved Wooden Miniature Folding Chapel 5” (13 cm.) The fruitwood cone-shaped chapel has

233. French Bisque Poupée Attributed to Jumeau in Original Chemise

hinged double front doors with wooden knob

15” (38 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, brown glass inset

handles, which open to

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

reveal the carved wooden

closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate,

figure of mother and child. Condition: generally

French kid poupée body with shapely torso, gusset jointing at elbows, hips and knees, stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 5 (and artist

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excellent. Comments:

checkmarks on head). Comments: attributed to the Jumeau firm, circa 1875. Value

19th century. Value Points:

Points: pristine original condition, with very fine immaculate state of body, lovely

very fine quality of exotic

bisque, wearing original factory chemise. $2200/2800

wood enhances the artistry of carving. $300/500

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236. French Bisque Poupée with Unusual Large Paperweight Eyes, Size 2 by Jumeau 11” (28 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kidedged bisque shoulder plate, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupée body with gusset jointing at hips, stitched and separated fingers, pretty antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, original sturdy body except wear to fingers. Marks: 2 (and artist checkmarks). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1877. Value Points: very dear petite poupée with fine quality of bisque, entrancing large eyes. $1100/1500

237. French Bisque Poupée Attributed to Emile Jumeau

brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with pale outlined lips, ears pierced into head, blonde mohair wig

17” (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged

over cork pate, kid gusset-jointed poupée body, stitched and separated fingers, nice antique costume. Condition: generally

bisque shoulder plate, pale blue glass enamel

excellent. Marks: 4. Comments: French, circa 1975, attributed to Jumeau. Value Points: beautiful lady doll iwth delicate

inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered

features, sturdy body, antique costume includes exquisite early bonnet. $2000/2700

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with small original hole in center, muslin body with bellows in torso to emit a whistling sound, composition lower arms, original costume. Condition: generally excellent except fingers 238, 239.

238. German Bisque “Coquette” with Blue Hair Bow by Gebruder Heubach

worn. Marks: 8774 Heubach (square) Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1915, marketed as “Whistling Jim”. Value Points: rare

17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, sculpted short brown curly hair with deeply defined curls, aqua hair band with

novelty doll whose whistling sound is enhanced by

decorative glaze, sculpted intaglio blue side-glancing eyes with large black pupils, white eye dots, one-stroke brows,

modeling of mouth. $600/800

accented nostrils, closed mouth in smiling expression with row of beaded teeth, impressed cheek dimples, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 7768 Heubach (sunburst) Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912, the doll was marketed as Coquette. Value Points: especially fine quality of sculpting on the cheerful-faced girl. $600/900

239. German Bisque “Coquette” with Pink Hair Band by Gebruder Heubach 12” (30 cm.) Pink-tinted bisque shoulder head inclined to the side, short brown sculpted curly hair with pink hair band and bow, dark blue intaglio eyes with pronounced black pupils, white eye dots, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with smiling expression, outlined lips, tiny bead teeth, kid pin-jointed body, bisque forearms, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent, one thumb tip chipped. Marks: 1 Germany Heubach (square) 7850. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912. Value Points: rare shoulder head variation of the sought-after “Coquette” character with excellent sculpting and bisque. $600/900

240. German Bisque Character “Whistling Jim” by Gebruder Heubach 13” (33 cm.) Solid domed bisque head with flanged neck, brown sculpted boyish hair, intaglio blue side-glancing eyes with pronounced black pupils, white eye dots, short feathered brows, mouth modeled as though puckered for whistling, 241.

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241. German Bisque Pouting Character, 7602, by Gebruder Heubach 15” (38 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head with pink-tinted bisque, painted blonde baby hair with forelock curl, intaglio blue eyes with prominent black pupils, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, composition bent limb baby body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Heubach (sunburst) 7 Germany 7602. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912. Value Points: very fine quality of sculpting depicting a wistful-faced child. $400/600

242. German Bisque Fretful Character by Gebruder Heubach 15” (38 cm.) Pink-tinted bisque shoulder head with solid dome, painted light-blonde boyish hair, painted squinting blue eyes, black upper eyeliner, white eye dots, single-stroke brows, closed mouth with sulking expression, kid body with bisque forearms, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Heubach (square) Germany 3. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912. Value Points: wonderful detail of sculpted fret lines around the eyes and mouth, fine quality of bisque and painting. $400/600

243. German Bisque Smiling Character by Gebruder Heubach 11” (28 cm.) Pink-tinted bisque shoulder head, sculpted blonde hair with well-defined forelock curl, intaglio tiny blue eyes, arched brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with smiling expression, impressed lip and cheek dimples, kid body with pin jointing, bisque forearms, antique Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912.

244. Three German All-Bisque Characters by Gebruder Heubach

Value Points: wonderfully expressive features, the

6” (15 cm.) Each has one-piece bisque head and torso. loop-jointed

model was more commonly used on all-bisque

bisque arms and legs, sculpted hair, painted facial features with brown

figurines and is rarely found as a doll. $200/300

side-glancing eyes, painted white socks and brown one-strap shoes.

costume. Condition: shoulder plate is restored.

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Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 10499 (or 10500). Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912. Value Points: the rare little trio feature two little curly-haired curls (one with orange hair band, one with blue band), and left-glancing girl with bobbed hair and bangs. $900/1100

245. German Bisque Laughing Character, 6786, by Gebruder Heubach in Nice Large Size 19” (48 cm.) Pink-tinted bisque shoulder head with sculpted short brown hair, painted intaglio eyes with white eye dots, red eyeliner, short feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth modeled as though open and laughing, defined tongue and two porcelain lower teeth, kid pin-jointed body, bisque lower arms, wearing antique sailor suit, socks, shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 244.

8 Germany 6786 48. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912. Value Points: rarer model with especially fine detail of sculpting and painting defining the realistic and charming expression. $700/900

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painted vine decorations. When pulled along, the doll turns its head from side to side, waves the stick she holds in her hand, while the donkey 246, 247.

246. French Bisque Doll by Steiner in Original Traditional Folklore Costume of Brittany 12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, arched feathered

vigorously nods its head and bleats, and the blades of the windmill turn. Condition: generally excellent Comments: French, circa 1890. Value Points: superbly preserved French pull-toy with four movements and crying sound, well-functioning and all original. $1800/2500

ears, blonde mohair wig, French composition body with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition:

248. French Bisque Bébé by SFBJ in Original Alsatian Folklore Costume

generally excellent, lower left arm retouched. Marks: Paris A 5 6. Comments: Steiner, circa 1895.

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

Value Points: pretty doll has enhancing rose blushing on eyelids and cheeks, original body, original

painted lower lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye

wig and wearing elaborate original traditional folklore costume including coiffe. $1200/1600

corners, open mouth, outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears,

brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, shaded lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced

247. All-Original French Mechanical Pull-Toy “Donkey and the Windmill”

auburn mohair wig, French composition and wooden fully jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 60 Paris 6/0. Comments:

13” (33 cm.) Standing upon a wooden wheeled platform with painted grass and ground is a bisque-

SFBJ, circa 1915. Value Points: beautiful gleaming complexon of the

headed doll with blue glass eyes, block torso and arms, alongside a paper mache donkey with

pretty doll, original lashes, wig, body, body finish and well-detailed

decorative saddle and nodding head. At the back of the platform is a paper mache windmill with

original multi-layered Alsatian costume. $500/700

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249. French Pull-Toy “The Normandy Nurse and the Donkey” 12” (30 cm.) h. 9” l. Seated upon a fleece-covered paper mache donkey with glass eyes, red harness, and spoked wheel base, is a bisque-headed doll with blue glass enamel eyes, painted 251.

facial features, closed mouth, pierced ears, block torso, wooden and paper mache lower arms and legs, woolen costume of Normandy nanny. When pulled along, the nanny turns her head from

wonderful lady doll is all original, wearing her elaborate traditional folklore

side to side, and urges the donkey forward with the rod that she holds. Condition: bisque and

costume from the Pyrenees region of France. $800/1100

mechanism are excellent, costume is original albeit quite dusty. Comments: French, circa 1890. Value Points: rare little toy with mischievous action. $700/900

250. All-Original German Bisque Doll, 1159, by Simon and Halbig, for the French Market in Folklore Costume

251. French Bisque Doll by Denamur in Original Traditional Costume 22” (56 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, large brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-

14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lower lashes,

stroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined

brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth with outlined

lips, pierced ears, kid poupée body with gusset jointing at elbows, hips and

lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, French composition and wooden

knees, stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent, kid

lady body with shapely bosom and tiny waist. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1159

hands very worn. Marks: E 6 D Depose. Comments: Denamur, circa 1890.

Germany Halbig S&H 5. Comments: the doll was presented by SFBJ, circa 1910, with bisque

Value Points: beautiful large brown eyes contrast the pale bisque, very

head commissioned from Simon and Halbig and on original French lady body. Value Points:

elaborate early traditional costume. $2200/2800

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excellent. Marks: R 49 A 10/0. Comments: Recknagel, circa 1915. Value Points: amusing little fellow with wonderful sculpting of eyes. $300/500 252.

252. Large German Bisque Googly, 221, by Kestner, Rare Size 12

254. German Bisque “Moritz” by Recknagel 6” (15 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head with painted brown hair having

16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass side-glancing googly eyes, dark eyeliner,

pronounced topknot and side curls, painted facial features, side-glancing googly eyes

dark eye shadow, short painted curly lashes, ochre shading around the short brush-

with impish expression, curvy brows, rounded nose, closed mouth with watermelon-

stroked brows, pug nose with accent dots, wide beaming smile with shaded lips,

slice shaped smile, five-piece composition body with antique costume. Condition:

brunette human hair over plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler

generally excellent. Marks: 32-14/0. Comments: Recknagel, circa 1920, the figure

body with side-hip jointing, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, body

depicts Moritz as he appeared in the Katzenjammer Kids comic strip, popular at the

original with wear to original finish. Marks: H made in Germany 12 JDK 221.

time, and originally inspired by the 19th century books by Wilhelm Busch. Value

Comments: Kestner, circa 1912. Value Points: rare largest size of the captivating

Points: rare model with especially fine modeling for its size, great characterization.

googly model. $3000/4000

$600/900

253. German Bisque Googly Character by Recknagel 7” (18 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, blonde hair with forelock curl, side curls

255. German Bisque “Jubilee” Googly, Model 165, in Rare Size 10, by Hertel and Schwab

above the ears, intaglio blue downward-glancing googly eyes, painted curly lashes,

18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump face, blue glass sleep and side-

dash brows, composition five-piece body, antique costume. Condition: generally

glancing googly eyes, painted long curly lashes, single-stroke brows, accented eye

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corners and nostrils, closed mouth with watermelon-slice shaped smile, shaded lips, brunette human hair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 165/10. Comments: Hertel and Schwab, their model marketed as “Jubilee” googly, circa 1916. Value Points: fine sculpting allowed by the rare large size model, enhanced by finest bisque, original body and body finish, nice antique costume. $4000/6000

256. Rare German Bisque Googly, 180, by Kley and Hahn in Wonderful Costume 14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep and side-glancing googly eyes, painted long curly lashes, single-stroke brows, accented eye corners, accented nostrils of tiny rounded nose, closed mouth with wide beaming smile, tongue tip and two beaded upper teeth, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing. Condition: generally excellent, original body and body finish except one hand retouched, paint wear on lower arms. Marks: K&H (in banner) 1804. Comments: Kley and Hahn, circa 1915. Value Points: rare model with delightful expression, original toddler body, original wig, wonderful antique dress. $1800/2500 256.

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260. German Bisque Helmet Googly with Rare Open Mouth by Max Handwerck 11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head with rounded facial modeling, sculpted dark-green military helmet, raised design of eagle, dark-blue glass googly side-glancing eyes,

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painted lashes, feathered

257. Very Rare German Bisque Two-Faced Helmet Googly by Max Handwerck

brows, sculpted brown hair peeking from beneath helmet, closed mouth with widely beaming

12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head with two alternate faces, each with glass googly eyes,

smile, composition and

painted lashes and brows, closed mouth with impish smile; on one side is brown-eyed

wooden ball-jointed

googly with painted black hair and red fez with Turkish symbols; on the other is blue-

body, woolen military uniform. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Dep Elite D

eyed googly with blonde hair and green military cap with brim; having composition

1. Comments: Max Handwerck, circa 1915. Value Points: rarity factors include open

and wooden ball-jointed body, wearing flannel costume, leather shoes. Condition:

mouth and darker helmet on the impish googly. $1500/2000

generally excellent. Marks: Dep Elite D.T 2/0. Comments: Max Handwerck, circa

261. German Bisque Helmet Googly by Max Handwerck with Rare Open Mouth

1915, from his series of modeled helmet googlies. Value Points: rarest of the googly models, with excellent bisque and defined helmets. $1800/2500

258. German Bisque Bellhop Googly by Max Handwerck

9” (23 cm.) Bisque socket head with sculpted brown

10” (25 cm.) Bisque socket

hair peeking from beneath

head with sculpted reddish-

a green helmet decorated

blonde hair having forelock curl

with gold finial and gold

and topped by a blue bellhop-

eagle and having black

like cap with red dotted band

strap, brown side-glancing

and black neck strap, blue

googly eyes, painted

glass side-glancing eyes, closed

lashes and feathered

mouth with wide beaming

brows, accented nostrils,

smile, composition and wooden

slightly parted lips of open

ball-jointed body, wearing

mouth with sweet smile,

flannel uniform. Condition:

composition five-piece

generally excellent. Marks: Dep

body, antique costume.

Elite E 2/0. Comments: Max

Condition: generally

Handwerck, circa 1915, from

excellent, very faint hairline at back neck socket. Marks: dep Elite D 1. Comments:

his helmet googly series. Value Points: very fine detail of sculpting including forelock

Max Handwerck, circa 1915. Value Points: rarer open mouth variation of the German

curl, defined space between smiling lips, impressed dimples. $1500/2000

soldier googly with decorated helmet. $900/1200

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262. Early German Paper Mache Cat with Glass Eyes and Original Costume 14� (36 cm.) Paper mache shoulder head depicting a tabby cat with shaded brown and cream colors, green glass eyes, original muslin body with paper mache limbs, painted tabby cat designs on arms, painted paper mache boots. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1880. Value Points: fine original condition of the rare animal doll, original body and wearing original polished cotton costume. $500/800

263. Rare German Bisque Character Girl with Sculpted Hair, Model 1358, by Alt, Beck and Gottschalk 17� (43 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head with very chubby face, sculpted short brown hair in curly bobbed fashion decorated with blue hair band with rosettes, painted pale blue eyes, black upper eyeliner, brush-stroked and short feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, two porcelain upper teeth, composition five-piece toddler body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 38 1358. Comments: Alt, Beck and Gottschalk, circa 1912. Value Points: very rare model with most expressive features including deeply impressed cheek dimples and defined brush marks in hair that is enhanced by decorative glaze, stylish blue hair bows. Ex-collection Madame Petyt. $2000/3000 262, 263.

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original rose taffeta gown with pink flower sprays, white “pearl” necklace, matching undergarments and grey shoes, and has original Jumeau gold paper wrist tag. $1200/1700

264. Rare All-Original French Bisque Portrait of Princess Margaret by SFBJ

265. Rare Large German Bisque Portrait of Princess Elizabeth by Schoneau and Hoffmeister 23” (58 cm.) Bisque socket head with rounded facial shape depicting a beaming-faced child, small blue glass sleep eyes in almond shape, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils

18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass side-glancing eyes, blushed

and eye corners, slightly parted lips with accented details, four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair bobbed

eye shadow, painted lower lashes, feathered brows, closed mouth

wig, composition five-piece chubby toddler body, wearing white organdy dress, undergarments, shoes,

with accented lips, blonde curled wig in original coiffure, French

socks, bonnet and gilt name pin. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Porzellanfabrick Burggrub

composition and wooden fully jointed body. Condition: generally

Princess Elizabeth 6 ½ made in Germany DRGM. Comments: Arthur Schoneau, 1931/2, the doll was

excellent. Marks: Unis France 149 306 Jumeau 1938 Paris. Comments:

made for two years only, in three sizes, this being the largest. Representing Princess Elizabeth at the

Unis France, successor to SFBJ, depicted is the young English Princess

age of three, the doll was sculpted by German artist Caesar Schneider, and received the approval of

Margaret; the model was created in homage to the popular young

the British royal family (the story of the doll is told in Cieslik’s German Doll Studies, page 309). Value

princess on a trip made by Margaret and Elizabeth to France in 1938.

Points: rare largest size, superior bisque and painting, unique model, wonderful body details on toddler

Value Points: in superb unplayed with condition, Margaret wears her

body. $2000/3000

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266. German Bisque Character with Rare Glass Eyes 11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, very narrow brown glass sleep eyes, fringe-painted upper lashes, one-stroke angled brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition bent limb baby body, antique dress. Marks: 28. Comments: rare glasseyed version of the Kammer and Reinhardt 100 model, circa 1912. Value Points: especially fine sculpting of characterization especially around the eyes and mouth, enhanced by fine quality of bisque. $700/900

267. German Bisque Toddler, Model 525, by Kley and Hahn

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9” (23 cm.) Solid domed bisque

268. German Bisque Character with Gleeful Expression, Model 1428, by Simon and Halbig

socket head, painted blonde

15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, small blue glass sleep eyes, defined

baby hair, brown glass eyes,

sculpting of laughter crinkles around the eyes, fringe-painted upper lashes,

painted lashes and feathered

one-stroke brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with

brows, accented nostrils and

defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, blonde mohair wig,

eye corners, closed mouth

composition bent limb baby body, antique costume. Condition: generally

with defined space between

excellent Marks: 1428 9. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1912. Value

the outlined lips, composition

Points: wonderful detail of sculpting especially around the eyes and mouth,

five-piece baby body, nicely

finest quality of bisque and painting. $1100/1500

costumed. Condition: generally K&H (in banner) 525.

269. Delightful Small German Bisque Character, 1428, by Simon and Halbig

Comments: Kley and Hahn,

10” (25 cm.) Bisque socket head, tiny blue glass sleep eyes, fringe-painted

circa 1915. Value Points: well-

upper lashes, one-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with

detailed sculpting and quality of

crooked grin, shaded and accented lips, blonde mohair wig, composition

bisque lending very expressive

five-piece baby body, antique knit costume. Condition: generally excellent.

characterization. $300/500

Marks: 1428 3. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1912. Value Points:

excellent. Marks: 2/0 Germany

very fine quality of bisque and sculpting enhances the mischievous urchin expression, original body and body finish. $700/900

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270. French Paper Mache Soldier with Sculpted Moustache, Original Costume 19” (48 cm.) Paper mache socket head depicting adult man, painted hair, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, strongly shaped nose, sculpted moustache with curled tips, closed mouth, paper mache body with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1890. Value Points: pristine condition of the handsome gentleman, sculpted moustache, wearing original woolen uniform and cap, brass buttons, boots. $600/900

271. Trio of German Paper Mache Dolls Depicting Early Comic Characters 12” (30 cm.) Each with paper mache shoulder head, painted facial features, and straw-filled muslin body with paper mache limbs; the aged couple with blue eyes, wrinkles, modeled white thick brows, hinged jaws; the older man with sculpted white pork chop sideburns and paper mache hat.; the bug-eyed character with sculpted black curly hair, hinged jaw, chin moustache, and small yellow hat. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1900, the man represented Foxy Grandpa from the US comic strip series of the era. The storyline of Foxy Grandpa detailed the exploits of a Grandpa who constantly out-tricked his mischievous grandchildren, a reversal of The Katzenjammer Kids storyline; the woman and bug-eyed fellow represent other comic characters. Value Points: rare dolls in perfectly preserved state. $900/1300

271.1. Three American Wooden Toy Ships by Keystone 13” (33 cm.) - 18” Each 270.

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Value Points: rare character storybook figure with distinctively sculpted 272, 273, 274.

features, original wig, beard, and costume. $800/1100

(designed to allow to “fly”), and other projectiles and with labels painted on each side. Included

274. German Bisque Portrait of Uncle Sam in Original Farmer Presentation by Dressel

are B-22 US Battleship, US Rocket Ship and 3-15 Battleship, along with one original (worn)

10” (25 cm.) Bisque socket head of older gentleman, brown glass inset eyes,

box. Very good condition, some small accessories may be lacking. American, Keystone, Made in

brush-stroked grey brows, incised age lines outlined in red, prominent nose,

Boston, circa 1930. $300/500

closed mouth with full smiling lips, mohair wig and beard, composition

is all wood with painted designs and various constructed details including cannons, bi-plane

272. German Bisque Character “Hexe” by Cuno and Otto Dressel

and wooden fully jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S 1 Germany. Comments: Dressel, circa 1895, the model also appeared as

12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head with sculpted wrinkles, frown lines and large red warts, black

Uncle Sam. Value Points: the Farmer wears his original striped cotton shirt,

glass inset eyes, sculpted hook nose, closed mouth with sculpted crooked teeth, grey mohair wig,

overalls, and boots. $600/900

Sonneberg composition five-piece body with painted black boots. Condition: generally excellent, old faint hairline above the right ear. Marks: Hexe 12/0. Comments: Dressel, circa 1890. Value

275. German Paper Mache Portrait of Man as Professor

Points: rare model with uniquely sculpted “witch” features, original costume. $500/700

19” (48 cm.) Paper mache shoulder head depicting an aged man with

273. German Bisque Character “Old Rip” with Aged Beard by Dressel

impressed age wrinkles, very elongated nose, thick sculpted grey brows, painted eyes, closed mouth with accented lips, grey wiry hair under cap,

9” (23 cm.) Bisque socket head with incised age wrinkles and furrowed brows, black glass enamel

muslin body, composition lower arms and legs, painted boots, wearing

inset eyes, long hook nose, closed mouth, high cheekbones, thickly painted brows, white mohair

original flannel coat. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany,

wig, moustache, and long flowing wig, five-piece paper mache body, painted boots, original

circa 1885. Value Points: rare character portrayal in wonderfully preserved

costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: X Old Rip 15/0. Comments: Dressel, circa 1890.

condition. $700/900

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generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1880. Value Points: sweet doll is wearing original costume comprising pretty silk dress, undergarments, very fancy leather boots impressed R.P. $300/500

278. Rare English Wax over Paper Mache BlackComplexioned Doll 24” (61 cm.) Wax over paper mache shoulder head with rich ebony complexion, black glass enamel inset eyes, tinted features, closed mouth, fleeced hair, ears pierced into head, brown muslin body with elongated legs, brown kidskin arms with hand-stitched

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separated fingers. Condition: craquelure and wear to face and back shoulder. Comments: English, early 19th century. Value Points: very rare original black complexion, very expressive features, wearing lovely early velvet costume. $800/1200

276, 277.

276. German Wax over Paper Mache Doll in Original Black Velvet Dress

279. German Paper Mache Child in Original Costume 12” (30 cm.) Paper mache shoulder head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center

15” (38 cm.) Wax over paper mache shoulder head, blue glass

accent line, blonde mohair wig, muslin body

enamel inset eyes, painted facial features, closed mouth with hint of

with paper mache lower limbs. Condition:

smile, original brunette mohair wig in arranged coiffure with ribbon,

generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa

muslin body, original paper mache limbs with fancily painted blue

1880. Value Points: fine original finish, with

ankle boots with gilt edging. Condition: very good, unplayed with,

impressed dimples in chin, the doll wears her

typical complexion fading, small split on bottom front of breastplate.

original cotton and woolen layered costume

Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: the doll wears her

with ruffled net cap. $300/500

wonderful original black velvet and ivory silk gown. $400/600

277. Petite German Wax over Paper Mache Doll in Original Dress with Fabulous Shoes

280. Very Rare German Paper Mache Lady in Wonderfully Preserved State by Dressel

12” (30 cm.) Wax over paper mache shoulder head, cobalt blue

19” (48 cm.) Paper mache shoulder head of adult

glass eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth, blonde mohair

lady with slender face and elongated throat,

wig, muslin body with wax over paper mache lower legs. Condition:

blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading, dark 279.

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eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, aquiline nose with nostril accents, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, muslin body, paper mache lower arms and legs, painted tan boots with detailed buttons. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Dressel, circa 1890.

complexion, original

282. Rare and All-Original German Wax Two-Faced Doll by Carl Bartenstein in Original Box

wig, body, muslin

18” (46 cm.) Wax-headed doll has

chemise, rare painted

two faces which are alternately

boots. $800/1200

revealed by turning the cardboard

Value Points: rare doll with beautiful original painting and

280.

281. Pair, German Paper Mache Dolls in Matching Costumes

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cap enclosed head; each face has blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes and sculpted brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, and closed mouth with sculpted teeth; one face has furrowed expression and mouth

15” (38 cm.)

posed as though crying, while the

Each has paper

other has smiling expression. The

mache shoulder

head has blonde mohair wig peeking

head, blue glass

beneath the lace ruffle-trimmed

inset eyes, painted

cap, paper mache shoulder plate

lashes and brows,

with sculpted details of bodice,

accented nostrils

firmly stuffed sateen body, paper

and eye corners,

mache lower arms and legs, pull-

closed mouth,

string “mama” crier. Condition:

blonde mohair

generally excellent. Comments: Carl

wig, muslin body,

Bartenstein, Germany, circa 1890;

paper mache lower

the firm made a series of multi-

limbs. Condition:

head dolls with various expressions

generally excellent.

and complexions. Value Points:

Comments:

extraordinary original pristine

Germany, circa

condition, the doll is still tied in

1875. Value Points:

its original box, original chemise

fine original finish, the matching twin dolls wear original matching dresses.

and bonnet, beautiful complexion.

$400/500

$1200/1600

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283. German Bisque Lady with Sculpted Blonde Hair and Interwoven Hair Ribbons

Alt, Beck, and Gottschalk, circa 1870. Value Points: the rare coiffure is enhaned by two tiny well-defined spit curls at center forehead, with rare sculpted jewelry and bodice. $900/1300

17” (43 cm.) Bisque shoulder head, blonde sculpted hair with two clusters of graduated-length finger curls at the forehead, then hair drawn back and held by three interwoven bands of darkest blue ribbon, long ringlet curls at each side of head, and two tiers of short finger curls at the back, blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, sculpted and painted white necklace, kid body with gusset jointing, leather arms, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: rarity factors 283.

include elaborate coiffure, glass eyes, modeled necklace. $600/900

284. Large German Bisque Lady with Sculpted Rare Coiffure, Jewelry, and Bodice Attributed to Alt, Beck and Gottschalk 25” (64 cm.) Bisque shoulder head of lady with oval face and elongated throat, blonde sculpted hair with looped behind the ears, fully scupted

285. German Bisque Lady with Sculpted Hair and Bodice

pierced ears, painted facial features,

18” (46 cm.) Bisque shoulder head of adult lady with oval face and

blue upper-glancing eyes, red and black

elongated throat, blonde sculpted hair waved away from her face

upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows,

into arranged finger curls, black hair bow at the crown, fully sculpted

accented nostrils, closed mouth with

pierced ears, blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single-stroke

center accent line, sculpted black

brown brows, closed mouth with center accent line, sculpted bodice

velvet choker with blue and white

of chemise with details of gathering and trimmed with blue ribbons

pendant stone, sculpted bodice with

and bows, muslin body, bisque lower arms, painted boots, velvet

well-detailed ruffle and lace trimmed

dress. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa

with magenta ribbons, muslin stitch-

1870. Value Points: beautifully detailed hair in elaborate coiffure,

jointed body with leather arms, nicely

fancy chemise. $700/900

double thick braids at the crown and

costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: attributed to 284.

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286. German Bisque Lady with Sculpted Hair Band and Necklace Attributed to Alt, Beck and Gottschalk 21” (53 cm.) Bisque shoulder head of lady with blonde hair in thickly waved center part style, brushed behind the fully sculpted pierced ears, with a multitude of arranged finger curls at the back and held by a black hair ribbon with side bow and beaded accents, blue outlined eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, brown single-stroke brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, sculpted white ruffled shawl and black choker with red and blue pendant stone, muslin stitchjointed body, leather arms, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: attributed to Alt, Beck and Gottschalk, Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: rarity factors include elaborate coiffure and hair decorations, fancy bodice and jewelry.

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287. German Bisque Lady Doll with Sculpted Hair and Pink Bow Bodice Attributed to Alt, Beck and Gottschalk 21” (53 cm.) Bisque shoulder head of adult lady with blonde sculpted hair arranged in elaborate curls at the crown and tumbling onto her forehead, fully sculpted pierced ears, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, sculpted bodice with white ruffled collar and fancy pink bow, muslin body with porcelain lower limbs, painted boots, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: attributed to Alt, Beck and Gottschalk, circa 1870. Value Points: fancy coiffure, sculpted bodice and bow, pierced ears. $800/1100

288. German Bisque Lady Doll with Iron Cross Necklace Attributed to Alt, Beck and Gottschalk 24” (61 cm.) Bisque shoulder head of adult lady, blonde sculpted hair waved away from her face into arranged loose curls held by a band of black beads at her crown, fully sculpted pierced ears, painted blue eyes with black outlined irises, red and black upper eyeliner, brown single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, sculpted bodice with ruffled collar, blue trim, and black Iron Cross necklace, newer muslin body and bisque limbs, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: attributed to Alt, Beck and Gottschalk, circa 1870, the doll was inspired by the Empress Augusta Victoria whose signature jewelry was this necklace. Value Points: very fine quality of sculpting on the sought-after model with superb sculpting of hair and bodice. $900/1300

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painted lashes, single-stroke brows, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1912 Germany 9/0. Comments: Germany, circa 1900. Value Points: fine unplayed with condition, the little girl has original wig, original body and body finish, and wears elaborate multi-layered folklore costume. $300/500

292. Very Dear Petite German Bisque Child with Pincushion Dress Attributed to Kling 10” (25 cm.) Solid domed bisque shoulder head, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, lightly feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig, muslin body, bisque lower 289, 290.

289. Very Pretty German Bisque Child, 152, by Kestner in Petite Size

arms and legs, painted black ankle boots with high lacing. Condition: generally

292.

13” (33 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows,

excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1880, attributed to Kling. Value Points:

accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth with outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, blonde

pristine condition of the gentle-faced doll, with original body and distinctive

mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, pretty antique dress.

Kling bisque limbs, original wig, and wearing original cashmere flannel dress

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: A made in Germany 5 152. Comments: Kestner, circa

designed to be used as a pincushion (although never used in that manner, and

1900. Value Points: the dainty child has lovely bisque, original wig, pate, body and body

woven bonnet. $500/800

finish. $500/800

293. German All-Bisque Black Miniature Dolls and Furnishings in Original Presentation

290. Petite German Bisque Child by Kammer and Reinhardt

4” (10 cm.) doll. 9” x 9” box. Presented within a window-front presentation

12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes,

box with decorative paper covers and gilt edging are two ebony-complexioned

painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, open

all-bisque dolls with glass sleep eyes, closed mouth, black fleecy hair, jointed

mouth with outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, blonde

arms and legs, painted stockings and shoes; along with a set of wooden

mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body.

furnishings with stenciled decorations to simulate carving, and maroon silk

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon

upholstery to match their silk costumes. Condition: generally excellent.

and Halbig 30. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt,

Comments: dolls by Gebruder Kuhnlenz, circa 1890, presentation box for the

circa1910. Value Points: pretty child with original

French market. Value Points: fine state of preservation of the menage, with two

wig, body, body finish, and charming antique costume.

rare black dolls. $800/1100

$300/500

294. German Bisque Child, 1079, by Simon and Halbig in Folklore Costume

291. German Bisque Doll with Original Folklore Costume

11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, large blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes,

15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes,

painted lower lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, 291.

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open mouth with outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette mohair braids, French composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, original body finish, fingers scuffed, one baby finger missing. Marks: 1079 Germany Halbig S&H 2 ½. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1900, for the French Market. Value Points: the wide-eyed child wears original folklore costume. $300/500 295.

295. German Bisque Lady Doll, Model 172, “Gibson Girl” by Kestner

single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line,

20” (51 cm.) Bisque shoulder head

hips, elbows and knees, bisque forearms. Condition: generally excellent. Marks:

with slender face, elongated throat, and

172. Comments: Kestner, the doll was modeled based upon the illustrations of

head inclined haughtily upward, brown

the American artist, Charles Dana Gibson, noted for his renderings of 1910 era

glass sleep eyes, heavy modeled eyelids,

society ladies. Value Points: distinctive model by known artist, with original

dark eyeliner, painted lower lashes,

body, fine quality bisque, lovely antique costume. $1200/1800

brunette mohair wig in upswept coiffure, slender kid body with pin jointing at

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pate, composition bent limb baby body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Germany JDK 211. Comments: Kestner, circa 1912. Value Points: deeply sculpted features, rare fleeced hair, original body and body finish. $300/500 296, 297.

296. German All-Bisque Character, Model 201

299. German Brown-Complexioned Bisque Character, 1255, by Franz Schmidt

10” (25 cm.) One-piece bisque solid dome head and torso, painted blonde baby hair, painted brown eyes, red

20” (51 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head with

and black upper eyeliner, short wavy brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with defined tongue, outlined lips,

sienna-brown complexion, painted black hair with defined

defined double chin, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs in bent baby pose. Condition: generally excellent, left big

forelock curl, brown glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted

toe chipped off. Marks: 201 9. Comments: Germany, circa 1915. Value Points: wonderful modeling of chubby

black lashes, black brush-stroked brows with feathered

baby rolls, dimpled features, curled fingers, fine large size. $300/500

details, pierced nostrils, open mouth, two porcelain upper

297. Large German All-Bisque Character, 8661, by Limbach

teeth, composition five-piece baby body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, original body finish

9” (23 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head on bisque torso, painted blonde hair, painted eyes with white eye

with some scuffing. Marks: Germany F.S & Co. 1255/45.

dots, red and black upper eyeliner, curved brown brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with defined space

Deponiert. Comments: Franz Schmidt, circa 1912. Value

beween the lips, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs in bent baby pose. Condition: generally excellent, slight

Points: rare brown complexion with luminous finish, well-

retouch on elbow of left arm. Marks: Germany 8661 (clover leaf). Comments: Limbach, circa 1915. Value Points:

painted details. $900/1300

rare large all-bisque with wonderfully detailed features. $500/800

298. German Bisque Character, 211, with Fleeced Hair by Kestner

300. German Bisque Character, 1271, by Franz Schmidt

10” (25 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, short feathered brows, accented

16” (41 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, unusually

nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, outlined lips, two porcelain lower teeth, blonde fleeced hair over plaster

large ears, blonde painted baby hair, small blue glass eyes,

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dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined lips, two beaded upper teeth, composition bent limb baby body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F.S. & Co 1271/402 Deponiert. Comments: Franz Schmidt, circa 1912. Value Points: rare character with uniquely sculpted ears, deeply impressed cheek dimples, double chin, fine quality of bisque. $500/800

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301. German Bisque Character, 1272, by Franz Schmidt in Original Labeled Box 18” (46 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, blonde painted baby hair, small blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, pierced nostrils, open mouth, outlined lips, two porcelain upper teeth, impressed dimples in cheeks, double chin, composition bent limb baby body. Condition: generally excellent, fine original body finish with few craze lines on arms. Marks: F.S. & Co 1272/45 Deponiert. Comments: Franz Schmidt, circa 1912. Value Points: unplayed with condition, original gown, original box

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labeled “Prima Charakter Baby, DRGM 445913 Nouveaute Novelty” indicating the doll was designed for both French and English markets. $700/900 300.

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302. Beautiful and Rare French Bisque Portrait Bébé by Emile Jumeau 15” (37 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head, very large blue (referred to as “wrap-around”) glass enamel inset eyes with spiral threading, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve-blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented and shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent, original body finish with scuffing at joints. Marks: 0. Comments: Emile Jumeau, from the luxury “portrait” line of his premiere bébés, circa 1877. Value Points: gorgeous early portrait bébé with entrancing eyes, lovely bisque and painting, original early body and body finish, fine antique costume. $8000/12,000

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303. Extremely Rare Early 1900s “Automobile Carriage” 39” (99 cm.) l. 30” h. A woven carriage is designed as an early automobile, with front designed as an engine cover, and with woven “running boards”, rolled arms and back, well-detailed woven sides, four metal wheels, metal frame, upholstered leather seat and back with tufting, and a canvas roof with roll-down shades at the sides. Very good/excellent condition overall. The extremely rare automobile carriage was designed as a luxury toy and it is likely that very few models were ever created. American, circa 1900. $3500/4500 302.

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304. French Bisque Bébé by Rabery and Delphieu with Rare Double Row of Teeth 25” (64 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump cheeks, large amber-brown glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, roseblushed eye shadow, brush-stroked and multi-feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, open mouth, shaded and outlined lips, two rows of square-cut teeth, dimpled chin, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body, wearing pretty silk dress, undergarments, stockings, shoes. Condition: generally excellent, early light retouch on body. Marks: R. 3 D. Comments: Rabery and Delphieu, circa 1890. Value Points: beautiful pale complexion is accentuated by rich brown eyes, the doll has rare double rows of teeth. $3500/4500

305. French Mechanical Toy “The Kitten Shoe Cobbler” by Roullet et Decamps 13” (33 cm.) Standing upon a wooden platform is a white fur-covered paper mache kitten with amber glass eyes and pink nose, behind a wooden shoe form which holds a boot ready for re-soling. The kitten holds a wooden hammer, and when wound, he nods his head up and down and vigorously taps the shoe. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: R.D. (key) Decamps France (original paper label). Comments: Roullet et Decamps, circa 1910, the firm presented a series of these amusing occupational kitten automata. Value Points: pristine condition, with original paper label, and well-functioning. $1200/1600

306. Very Dear French Bisque Block Letter Bébé, Size 0, by Gaultier 8” (20 cm.) Bisque socket head with very full cheeks, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, very full outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition fully jointed body, pretty silk dress. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F. 0 G. (head) Le Petit Parisien (body). Comments: Gaultier, circa 1880, the body is that of Jules Steiner of the same era. Value Points: rare tiny size with lovely plump modeling of face and fine quality of bisque. $2500/3500

307. French Bisque Bébé Triste by Emile Jumeau, Rare Size 9 20” (51 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head, dark blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve-blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked and multi-feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth, outlined and shaded lips, dimpled chin, pierced ears, auburn mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 9. Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1882. Value Points: appealing wistful model of the desirable size 9 Bébé Triste, with beautiful antique burgundy velvet costume and bonnet, leather boots. $9000/11,000

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308. Gorgeous French Bisque Portrait Poupée by Emile Jumeau 26” (66 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, almond-shaped blue glass enamel inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, delicately painted lashes, mauve-blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked widely arched brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with richly shaded and accented lips, separately modeled pierced ears, brunette human hair over cork pate, kid poupée body with shapely torso, gusset jointing at hips and knees, stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent, 1/8” original firing line at back top of shoulder plate. Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1875. Value Points: the luxury model of the firm’s poupée line has exceptional beauty of both sculpting and painting of features and delicately blushed complexion, very sturdy body, lovely antique costume including silk gown, embroidered velvet apron, and silk umbrella of maroon and blue silk. $4500/6500

309. Early Petite French Mechanical Toy Attributed to Vichy 9” (23 cm.) Standing upon a tinplate platform with spoked wheels is a bisque head doll with brilliant cobalt eyes, lushly painted lashes, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blonde mohair flowing wig over cork pate, carton torso and lower legs, bisque hands. When wound, the platform glides forward and in circles. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: attributed to Vichy, circa 1865. Value Points; charming toy in very rare petite size, wears original (frail) silk costume with gilt accents. $2500/3500

310. Beautiful French Bisque Poupée by Leontine Rohmer in Fine Antique Gown 17” (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head with flat-cut neck socket, distinctive Rohmer system of jointing with screw at crown, very plump

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cheeks, blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, delicately painted lashes, arched brows, accented nostrils of tiny nose, closed mouth with outlined lips, unpierced ears, softly stuffed kid body with gusset jointing at hips, kid-over-wood at elbows and knees with dowel jointing, bisque forearms with sculpted fingers. Condition: generally excellent, one finger broken at knuckle. Comments: Leontine Rohmer, circa 1860. Value Points: very beautiful poupĂŠe with finest bisque and painting, original distinctive body, well-sculpted bisque hands, beautiful antique silk costume. $3500/5500

311. French Paper Mache/Fur Miniature Salon Dog as Candy Container 8� (20 cm.) A paper mache formed dog is lavishly covered with white fur, having shaved face, amber glass eyes, open mouth with painted teeth, tongue, and removable head for access to the fitted candy container interior. Very good condition, some dustiness. French, circa 1890. $400/600

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313. Five German Miniature Dolls 3 ½” (9 cm.) - 5 ½”. Including four all-porcelain dolls known as Frozen Charlotte, one with unusual bobbed hair, one with modeled chemise, one black with lustre-painted chemise; along with a black bisque shoulder head doll with painted features, black sculpted hair, original muslin body, painted orange boots, and with original multilayered costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1890.

312. German Porcelain Lady Doll with Braided Chignon and Fine Early Costume

Value Points: rare variations of porcelain babies, and fine all-original black dollhouse lady. $300/500

25” (64 cm.) Pink-tinted porcelain shoulder head, black sculpted hair with V-shaped

314. German Porcelain Lady Doll with Wig and Brilliant Blue Eyes

center part, hair waved loosely away from face and captured in a braided chignon at

22” (56 cm.) Solid domed porcelain shoulder head of adult lady with slender face and

the back of the head, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, white eye dots,

elongated throat, painted large blue upper-glancing eyes, red and black upper eyeliner,

black single-stroke brows, circle-accented nostrils, closed mouth, muslin stitch-

single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, thin line mouth, blushed cheeks, muslin

jointed body, leather stitched-on boots, leather arms. Condition: generally excellent.

stitch-jointed body, porcelain arms, wearing blue taffeta dress, fine embroidered apron,

Comments: Germany, circa 1860. Value Points: fine delicately blushed complexion,

undergarments, shoes, cap. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa

rare coiffure, beautiful antique costume. $1100/1500

1860. Value Points: fine lustrous clarity of porcelain, rare wigged model. $800/1100

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315. German Porcelain Lady Doll with Grape Coronet 19� (48 cm.) Porcelain shoulder head with lightly tinted complexion, sculpted black hair is waved smoothly around the sides of her face and captured under a sculpted gold snood with white ruffled border that is decorated with gilding and a cluster of purple grapes and leaves, painted blue upper-glancing eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, muslin stitch-jointed body, porcelain arms and legs, painted tasseled boots, nicely costumed. Condition: head excellent, limbs have hairlines and chips. Comments: Germany, circa 1860. Value Points: rare model with superb detailing of fancy snood, fine lustrous patina of porcelain. $1200/1600

316. German Porcelain Lady Doll with Elaborate Coiffure 19� (48 cm.) Porcelain shoulder head of slender-faced lady with elongated throat, black sculpted hair loosely waved behind her ears and formed into full poufs at the crown and sides that are held by a wide hair band, with ringlet curls at the back, painted pale blue upper-glancing eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, angular nose, closed mouth, muslin body with porcelain lower limbs. Condition: generally excellent, few chips on shoes and fingers. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: beautiful heart-shaped face accentuated by delicate feathering around the face, lovely antique costume. $700/900 316.

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Schmitt et Fils, circa 1880, the body marking is a mystery and it is uncertain if the body is original to this doll although certainly French, of the same era and appropriately sized. Value Points: very beautiful and unusual expression enhanced by beautiful bisque, dramatic large brown eyes, body finish is original, wonderful antique costume. $5500/7500

318. Wonderful French Pull-Toy “Jester Child in Donkey Cart” 18” (46 cm.) l. Seated in a gaily painted two-wheeled farm cart is a bisque doll with blue glass eyes, open mouth, teeth, blonde mohair wig, wooden block torso, wooden arms and legs, painted red stockings and black shoes, wearing rose silk jester costume and bicorn hat with lace trim; the cart is being pulled by a flannel-covered paper mache donkey with black enamel eyes, tiny tin spoked wheels, leather harness and saddle blanket and decorated with brass bells and feathers. When pulled along, the little child waves his arms up and down as though urging the donkey to go faster, faster. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1890. Value Points: most charming vignette with enhancing decorative details including flowers, bells, fancy donkey harness, silk costume of jester. $2200/2800

319. Very Beautiful French Bisque Bébé in Fine Antique Costume by Schmitt et Fils 22” (56 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head with pear-shaped modeling of face, very full cheeks and throat, grey glass inset eyes with spiral threading and darker blue iris rims, thick black eyeliner, delicately painted lashes, mauve-blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked and multi-feathered brows, pointy-tip nose, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists and flat-cut derriere. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sch (in shield) 4 (head) Sch (derriere). Comments: Schmitt et Fils, circa 1882. Value Points: especially beautiful model with finest quality of bisque, complexion and painting, original body and body finish, fine antique rose silk costume, undergarments, woven bonnet, leather shoes. $9000/12,000

317. Wonderful Petite French Bisque Bébé by Schmitt et Fils 11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head with rounded facial shape, brown glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with very full outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over original Schmitt pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sch (in shield) 4 (head) T.D (in shield on bottom torso). Comments:

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composition and wooden fully jointed body, vintage rose silk costume and Jumeau leather shoes signed Paris Bébé with impressed bee symbol. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Jumeau/SFBJ, the doll was created with two of the very rare 200 character series faces 320 detail.

designed by Jumeau in the early 1890s; the

bébé continued in production in a very rare commissioned series until about 1910. Value Points: rare doll in well-preserved condition, wonderfully expressive faces and beautiful quality of bisque and painting. $8000/12,000

321. French Musical Automaton “Little Girl with Pup in Wicker Cage” by Leopold Lambert 20” (51 cm.) Standing upon a velvet-covered platform is a bisque head doll with brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, lushly painted lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, carton torso and legs, bisque forearms, antique rose velvet costume, rose satin slippers, fancy woven bonnet. Condition: generally excellent, mechanism and music function well. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 4 (head) (partial music label on underbase). Comments: Leopold Lambert, circa 1890. When wound, the doll turns her head and nods downward at the little woven dog cage that she holds, then her arm lifts the cage door and a white furry dog emerges, while music plays. Value Points: charming automaton with timeless puppy theme, especially beautiful bisque doll. $6000/8000

320. Rare French Bisque Two-Faced Art Character Doll from 200 Series by Jumeau

322. Lovely French Bisque Bébé by Schmitt et Fils with Dramatic Brown Eyes 25” (64 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head with pear-shaped facial modeling, very full

18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head with alternate faces on front and back, one face

cheeks and throat, almond-shaped brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner,

depicting a crying child (Jumeau model 211) with narrow blue glass eyes, painted

mauve-blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked and feathered brows, shaded nostrils and

lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils and closed mouth modeled as wide

eye corners, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and outlined lips,

open in crying pose having sculpted tongue, teeth, and outlined lips; the other face

pierced ears, auburn mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden

depicting a smiling child (Jumeau model 203) with large blue glass paperweight

eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists and flat-cut derriere. Condition:

inset eyes, long curly lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, shaded nostrils,

bisque excellent, body is original and has original finish, albeit craquelure on arms and

closed mouth with wide beaming smile, sculpted teeth and outlined lips. The head is

torso. Marks: Sch (in shield) 4 ½ (head) (body also marked Sch in shield). Comments:

enclosed in a cardboard hood and the faces can be alternately hidden or revealed by

Schmitt et Fils, circa 1882. Value Points: outstanding sculpting of well-defined facial

means of turning knob at top of her head; with original blonde mohair wig, French

features enhanced by subtle blushing, fine antique costume. $7000/10,000

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324. German Bisque Lady Doll with Sculpted Brown Hair In Elaborate Coiffure by C.F. Kling 22” (56 cm.) Bisque shoulder head of adult lady with plump oval face and elongated throat, brown sculpted hair waved in rolls away from center part and drawn back, with full side poufs shaped 324.

by sculpted snood over all the back of the head and formed into a pageboy curl low on the nape, accented with wide gilt-edged black barrette, painted large blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, brown single-stroke brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, muslin stitch-jointed body, leather arms, antique gown. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, C.F. Kling, circa 1870. Value Points: rarity factors include brown color of hair and elaborate coiffure accented with sculpted snood and barrette. $600/900

323. German Bisque Lady Doll with Sculpted Brown Hair and Beaded Tiara 20” (51 cm.) Bisque shoulder head of adult lady with slender oval

325. German Bisque Lady with Black Sculpted Hair and Gold Headband

face and elongated throat, brown sculpted hair waved behind her

16” (41 cm.) Bisque shoulder head of lady with oval face

sculpted pierced ears into two large looped curls that frame four

and elongated throat, black sculpted hair with clusters

large vertical finger curls at the back, and with a braided coronet

of curls at center forehead and nape of neck, wide pouf

at the crown topped with a coronet of gilt-edged beading, painted

curls at the sides and painted gilt headband at the crown

blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows,

and sculpted barrette at the back, sculpted pierced ears,

aquiline nose, closed mouth, muslin stitch-jointed body, bisque

bright-blue painted eyes, red and black upper eyeliner,

forearms, elaborate costume. Condition: generally excellent, right

single-stroke brows, new muslin stitch-joined body

earring hole chipped through, right fingers restored. Comments:

and bisque lower limbs, nicely costumed. Condition:

attributed to C.F. Kling, Germany, circa 1870. Value Points:

generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870.

rarity factors include brown hair color and elaborate coiffure with

Value Points: deeply sculpted hair is enhanced with

beaded tiara. $700/1200

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326. Pair, German Bisque Lady Doll Sisters with Gold Hair Bows by Conta & Bohne 19� (48 cm.) and 20�. Each has bisque shoulder head with slender oval face and elongated throat, black sculpted hair curled across the forehead with a crown of rolled curls that are tamed by a gilt hair band and bow, hair waved away from face behind the fully sculpted pierced ears, and formed into elaborately arranged finger curls at the back of the head, blue upper-glancing eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single-stroke black brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, muslin body, bisque lower arms and legs with painted black flat shoes. Condition: generally excellent, right hand fingers restored on one. Comments: Conta & Bohne, Germany, circa 1870, variations of the model were made with blonde hair, another with painted blue necklace, and yet another with undefined hair band. Value Points: beautiful dolls, with wonderful detail of sculpting, wearing fine matching costumes in Christmas themed colors. $1100/1500

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328. French Bisque Poupée with Brilliant Blue Eyes and Dehors Articulation 18” (46 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kidedged bisque shoulder plate with Dehors articulation allowing the head to tilt side to side and nod forward, cobalt blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, kid poupée body with shapely torso, gusset jointing at elbows, hips and knees, stitched and separated fingers, antique costume. Condition: bisque excellent, kid body darkened, hands worn. Comments: French, circa 1867, attributed 328.

to Dehors who deposed the realistic neck articulation system in that year. Value

Points: beautiful bisque and brilliant eyes, rare articulation. $2200/2800

329. Tiny French Bisque Bébé Brevete by Leon Casimir Bru, Size 6/0 10” (25 cm.) Pressed bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shouder plate, pale blue glass enamel inset eyes with darker blue iris rims, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid bébé body with scalloped upper rim, gusset jointing at hips and knees, bisque forearms. Condition: generally excelllent, cheek rub, left hand restored, body original albeit a bit dusty. Marks: 6/0 (head and shoulder). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1877, his first period bébé. Value Points: very rare size of the early bébé, possibly the tiniest size made, with matched head and shoulder plate, original body, pretty antique dress and bonnet, Bru style antique shoes. $6500/8500

330. French Woven Gilded Chair with Silk Seat 10” (25 cm.) A throne-shaped woven wicker chair has rolled arms, finial tips, ball-shaped feet and ivory

327. Beautiful French Bisque Poupée with Gentle Expression

silk seat, and back edged with braid trim. Excellent condition. French, circa 1890. $200/400

17” (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate,

331. Gorgeous French Bisque Bébé Brevete by Leon Casimir Bru with Splendid Eyes

brilliant cobalt blue glass eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes,

14” (36 cm.) Pressed bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, very plump cheeks,

arched feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed

brilliant blue enamel inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, mauve-blushed eye shadow,

mouth with delicate accents to pale lips, ears pierced into head,

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

blonde mohair wig, slender kid poupée body with gusset jointing at

with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde lambswool wig over cork pate, kid bébé body with square-cut

hips and knees. Condition: bisque is excellent, body worn, bisque

collarette, gusset jointing at hips and knees, bisque forearms with well-defined fingers, pretty antique

hands not original. Comments: French, attributed to Jumeau, circa

dress, undergarments, ruffled lace cap, leather boots. Condition: generally excellent, left thumbs

1875. Value Points: most beautiful face and modeling, brilliant

restored. Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1880, the first model of his premiere bébé. Value Points:

cobalt eyes, fine antique costume with elegantly fitted gown having

the very endearing gentle features are enhanced by absolutely splendid eyes, original sturdy body.

extended train. $2200/2800

$12,000/16,000

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sculpted pierced ears, ringlet curls at the back that cascade low onto her shoulders, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, single-stroke brows, closed mouth, muslin body with bisque lower legs, leather arms. Condition: tiny eye rim flake, some typical flakes on Dresden flowers. Comments: Germany, possibly Conta & Bohne, circa 1870. Value Points: rare and beautiful model with entrancing presence, beautiful antique costume. $900/1300

333. German Lithographed Wooden Dollhouse Furnishings and Two Petite Dolls 6” (15 cm.) l. sofa. Each of the furnishings has lithographed paper cover in shades of gold and black with details to simulate carving including angels and cherubs, including piano with hinged keyboard lid, dessert buffet with cupboard doors, and 333.

velvet-upholstered sofa. Along with two miniature bisque dolls with sculpted hair and original bodies and costumes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: rare furniture in well-preserved condition and petite size, well-detailed coiffures on tiny dolls. $400/600

334. German Bisque Dollhouse Lady with Fancily Decorated Hair 7” (18 cm.) Bisque shoulder head of adult lady with

332. Beautiful German Bisque Lady Doll with Elegantly Sculpted Hair and Cobalt Blue Glass Eyes

slender oval face, blonde sculpted hair with clustered curls at her forehead, three

16” (41 cm.) Bisque shoulder head of adult

blue ribbon bands at the

lady with oval face, elongated throat, brown

back of head above tousled

sculpted hair drawn away from her face into

curls, painted facial features,

thickly looped curls that are decorated with

muslin body, bisque lower

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flat shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1880. Value Points: gracious demeanor on the adult lady with rare coiffure, lovely antique costume. $300/500

335. Petite German Bisque “Blue Scarf Lady”, Model 894, by Alt, Beck and Gottschalk 12” (30 cm.) Bisque shoulder head of lady with sculpted blue scarf draped over her head and bodice, with sculpted tumbling blonde curl framing her face, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, old muslin body, bisque lower limbs, painted blue ankle boots with purple and black trim, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent, hairline on left arm. Marks: 894 # 2. Comments: Alt, Beck and Gottschalk, circa 1880. Value Points: charming petite size of the desirable model, this example having original body with fancily painted boots. $600/900

336. German Bisque Lady Doll with Purple Lustre Tasseled Snood Attributed to Conta and Bohne 16” (41 cm.) Bisque shoulder head of adult 336 detail.

lady with perfectly oval face and elongated

strong throat, blonde sculpted hair drawn away from her face and captured in a green snood at the back, with decorative purple lustre tassel, and white feathered boa, painted tiny pale blue eyes with heavy eyelids having black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, aquiline nose, closed mouth with pertly shaped lips, old muslin body with plump bisque lower arms and legs, painted black ankle boots with purple lustre ties. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, attributed to Conta & Bohne, circa 1870. Value Points: well-defined features on the diminutive face, wonderfully defined hair and tasseled snood, original body and bisque limbs, antique costume and undergarments. $1100/1500

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337. Outstanding French Bisque Bébé Bru Teteur with Splendid Eyes, Original Intact Teteur Mechanism, and Fine Original Costume 14” (36 cm.) excluding bonnet. Pressed bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate with defined bosom, blue glass inset eyes with pronounced spiral threading and darker blue iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauveblushed eye shadow, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, 337 detail.

slightly “O”-shaped parted outlined lips, pierced ears, metal screw at back of head attaching to

internal rubber ball “nursing” mechanism, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid bébé body with gusset jointing at hips and knees, curved kid upper arms, bisque forearms with curled fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bru Jne 3. Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, his Bébé Teteur model was deposed in 1879, his model, based upon body style, eyes, and nursing turn screw was made in 1882. Value Points: pristine near mint condition of the particularly beautiful example of this bébé, very sturdy and clean body, perfect bisque including hands, intact nursing mechanism, and wearing original costume including white pique undergarments and slippers, lace dress with matching elaborate bonnet, with silver pacifier. $9000/13,000

338. Gorgeous Grand French Bisque Bébé by Leon Casimir Bru with Rare Painted Teeth 29” (74 cm.) Pressed bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes with pronounced spiral threading and darker blue iris rims, thick dark eyeliner, delicately painted 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, painted teeth, dimpled chin, pierced ears, elongated blonde mohair wig over cork pate, very plump French kid bébé body with gusset jointing at hips and knees, bisque forearms with sculpted fingers, lovely antique costume and bonnet. Condition: bisque is generally excellent excepting one tiny touch-up flake on bottom right eye rim, right thumb missing, body is original albeit worn and patched, upper kid arms replaced. Marks: (circle dot symbol). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1879, his early period bébé known as “circle/dot” in refernce to the symbolic marking. Value Points: one of the loveliest examples of this model, its large size allowing superb expression of the expressive features, which are enhanced by outstanding quality of bisque and painting of both face and hands, rare painted teeth, splendid eyes. $15,000/18,000 337.

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339. A Quartet of Early Chinese Paper Mache Dolls in Superb Silk Costumes and Rare Larger Size

341. Rare Sonneberg Bisque Doll as Asian Child, Model 220, by Bahr and Proschild with Unique Body

20” (51 cm.) (excluding hats). Each has solid domed paper mache head with tinted hair, well-defined sculpting of facial features, narrow eyes

14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket

with thick black eyeliner in deeply set sockets, one-stroke brows, closed mouth, muslin stitch-jointed body, wooden lower arms and legs.

head with flattened solid dome,

Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Chinese, late 1800s. Value Points: rare large size, each wearing elaborate embroidered costume

light amber-tinted complexion,

and hat, with glued on embroidered slippers, original patterned cotton pants. $1200/1600

narrow brown glass eyes,

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340. German Bisque Asian Doll, Model 4900, by Schoneau and Hoffmeister with Original Costume

painted short dark curly lashes, high arched feathered brows,

9” (23 cm.) Amber-tinted bisque socket head, brown glass side-slant eyes, painted lashes, curvy black brows, accented nostrils, open mouth,

accented eye corners and

porcelain teeth, black mohair wig, amber-tinted five-piece body with painted boots. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 4900 S (pb

nostrils of tiny rounded nose,

in star) 13/0. Comments: Schoneau and Hoffmeister, circa 1910. Value Points: rare variation of the 4900 model achieved by painting of

closed mouth with downcast

complexion and brows, original flannel uniform and accessories. $700/900

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line, pierced ears, black mohair wig, amber-tinted Sonneberg composition and wooden fully jointed body with unusual painted blue stockings and red slippers with upturned toes, antique silk costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 220. Comments: Sonneberg, Bahr and Proschild from their 200 series, circa 1885. Value Points: rare model with superbly expressive features, flawless bisque, rare original body. $1800/2400

342. Rare German All-Bisque Asian Man as Mandarin with Sculpted Cap 4� (10 cm.) One-piece bisque head and torso with amber complexion, painted facial features with side-slant brown eyes and brows, sculpted long downcast moustache, sculpted yellow pointy cap with black brim, jointed bisque arms and legs, painted black heels, original (frail) costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1890. Value Points: rare all-bisque character with well-defined features of moustache, cap and eyes. $400/600

343. Bisque Doll in Very Elaborate Original Asian Costume for the French Market 17� (43 cm.) (excluding hair). Bisque socket head, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth,

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black hair in elaborate coiffure, French paper mache body with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: for the French market, circa 1890; the Parisian fascination with Chinoiserie culture was at its peak during this time, initiating the creation with a series of dolls in elaborate original and authentic costumes including elaborate coiffures. Value Points: the hair is arranged upon an original jade (?) frame with floral decoration, elaborate trim on the silk costume, and embroidered stacked heels designed for bound feet. $1200/1700

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feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, bisque shoulder plate, carton torso and legs, wire upper arms and bisque forearms, along with a hidecovered brown cow with brown glass inset eyes, horns, udder, carved wooden feet, leather collar with brass bell, and bellows mechanism in neck. The cow appears to be feeding from a metal stanchion, and there is a wooden milk pail at her side. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: G. Vichy Paris (mechanism). Comments: Gustav Vichy, circa 1880, when wound, the girl turns her head from side to side, alternately waving her arms up and down, while the platform moves along and around on wheeled base. Value Points: rare large luxury mechanical toy with unusual theme, the doll wearing original Normandy milkmaid costume, and mechanism functioning well. $4500/6500

346. Large French All-Bisque Miniature Doll with Cobalt Blue Eyes and Normandy Costume 7” (18 cm.) Solid domed bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white stockings and blue heeled shoes with three laces and little blue bows. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Simon and Halbig for the French market, circa 1885. Value Points: brilliant cobalt blue eyes enhance the beautiful facial expression, rare painted boots, wearing vintage traditional costume of Normandy including elaborate coiffe. $900/1300

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344. Large French All-Bisque Miniature Doll with Beautiful Folklore Costume 7” (18 cm.) Solid domed bisque swivel head on kidedged bisque torso, dark brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white stockings and blue heeled shoes with three laces and little blue bows. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Simon and Halbig for the French market, circa 1885. Value Points: rare doll with very beautiful face, all-original body parts and wig, fancy shoes, and wearing antique French traditional costume including rare coiffe. $900/1300

345. French Mechanical Toy “Milkmaid Bringing Home the Cow” by Gustav Vichy 13” (33 cm.) Standing upon a tinplate platform with three spoked wheels is a bisque head doll with grey glass inset eyes, painted lashes, arched

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347. Gentle-Faced French Bisque Bébé by Petit et Demoutier 19” (48 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head with very plump cheeks, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked and multi-feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined and shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition body with jointing at hips and shoulders, pewter hands, ivory silk dress, undergarments, stockings, cream kidskin slippers, ruffled frou-frou bonnet and knit gloves. Condition: generally excellent, hands repainted. Marks: P. 2 D. Comments: Petit et Dumoutier, circa 1882, the rare model was made for a few years only. Value Points: particularly delicate gentle expression is enhanced by pale complexion and subtle blushing including eye shadow, cheeks and chin. $6000/8500

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Switzerland, early 20th century. Value Points: endearing pair of sister dolls have excellent detail of carving, and wear welldetailed original traditional costumes. $400/600

349.1. Two German Bisque Dolls in Original Scottish Costumes by Alt, Beck and Gottschalk 11” (28 cm.) Each has bisque shoulder head, sculpted short blonde curly hair, painted features, blue eyes, closed mouth, muslin body, bisque lower arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1222 #0 (larger). Comments: Germany, Alt, Beck and Gottschalk, circa 1880. Value Points: the pair wear factory original Scottish costumes including accessories. $400/600

350. All-Original German All-Bisque Googly in Folklore Costume 5” (13 cm.) Bisque swivel head on bisque torso, dark blue glass side-glancing googly eyes, painted long sunburst lashes, single-stroke brows, closed mouth with impish smile, loop-jointed 348, 349.

348. German Paper Mache Cow Pull-Toy with Milking System

bisque arms and legs, painted blue socks and black onestrap shoes. Condition: generally excellent.

17” (43 cm.) Paper mache cow with flocked kid hide

Comments: Germany,

has amber glass eyes, horns, carved nose and mouth,

circa 1915. Value Points:

bellows “moo” when head is turned (non-functioning),

captivating little impish

tiny brass wheels for use as pull-toy, tail, and opening

expression, all-original wig, body and wearing factory-original

on top with tin cylinder to udder allowing the cow

folklore costume. $300/500

to be “milked”. Excellent condition. Circa 1885.

351. Early German Cloth Doll by Kathe Kruse Known as “Froghand”

$700/900

349. Two Swiss Carved Wooden Dolls by Huggler in Original Costumes

16” (41 cm.) All-cloth doll with pressed and oil-painted facial features, small shaded brown eyes with white eye dots, thick

11” (28 cm.) and 14”. Each is all wooden with carved

upper eyeliner with brown shadowing, accented nostrils of

wooden hair in coiled chignon at the back of head

tiny nose, closed mouth with downcast lips, two chin seams,

which is enhanced by well-defined comb marks,

well-detailed ears, brown painted hair, firmly stuffed body

painted light blue eyes, closed mouth, jointing at

with very wide disc-jointed five-seam legs, stitch-defined

shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent.

hands, stitch-jointed arms, nicely costumed in the Kruse style

Comments: attributed to Huggler of Brienz,

including antique shirt, woolen socks and shoes that may be 349.1.

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352. Rare French Presentation Set “Paturage” with Doll and Animals in Unplayed With Condition 5” (13 cm.) doll. 20” x 15” box. A heavy board box with decorative paper covers including gilt letter label “Paturage” (pasture), contains its original themed contents of farm animals and a shepherdess. Included is an allbisque doll with swivel head, cobalt blue glass eyes, open mouth, two square-cut upper teeth, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, wearing original shepherdess costume, along with 12 various animals including cows, steer, donkey, goats, sheep, and dog, each still tied into the box with original red silk ribbons. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: for the French Etrennes market, circa 1890. Value Points: the rarity of the labeled toy is enhanced by wide variety of animals, very fine quality of all-bisque doll. $1400/1800

352.1. Sonneberg Bisque Doll with Musical and Clapping Activity 11” (28 cm.) Solid dome bisque head with flanged neck, blue glass inset 351.

eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, blonde lambswool wig, wooden block torso

original. Condition: generally excellent, original paint

which contains music box and clapping mechanism, wire upper arms and

well-preserved albeit some fading of complexion. Marks: F

legs, wooden lower arms and legs, fancily painted stockings and black ankle

876 (faintly lettered on sole of left foot). Comments: Kathe

boots. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (clover leaf on head) D.R.

Kruse, the early model, circa 1911, known as “froghand”

Patent No. 56996 (paper label on torso). Comments: Sonneberg, circa

due to its undefined thumb; the model was made for two

1890. Value Points: delightful and rare toy with well-functioning merry

years only. Value Points: rare Kruse model in wonderfully

music box and gaily clapping hands which function when the torso is

preserved condition. $1700/2400

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353. German Handwind Musical Toy “Children at the Party” by Zinner & Sohne 12” (30 cm.) h. and l. Standing upon a wooden platform with decorative paper covers are two bisque head dolls, each with painted facial features and highly characterized delighted laughing expression, bright blue eyes, closed mouth with sculpted teeth, mohair wig, wooden block torso and lower limbs, wire upper limbs, and each wearing a well-detailed party costume, she in rose silk and tulle party dress, and he in orange silk clown costume with matching hat. The boy holds a metal leash to his glass-eyed spotted dog, and each holds a brass bell. When wound, the head, right torso and arm of each swing back and forth, as though ringing the bell, while music plays. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 16 A (dolls). Comments: attributed to Zinner and Sohne, circa 1890. Value Points: rare character face models on the well-preserved and entertaining toy which functions well. $1600/2100

354. Outstanding Ensemble of All-Original German Wooden Furniture in Rare Larger Scale 12” (30 cm.) h. hall mirror. Of chestnut with natural brown finish, the ensemble is carved with elaborate columns and carving, and trimmed with applique brass ornamental garlands and designs, including a superbly detailed sideboard, matching hall mirror with shelf, trestle-style table with four columned legs, grandfather clock and five seating pieces that are upholstered in original luxury-quality patterned silk/velvet with cord and braid trim, comprising settee that is set in an elaborate wooden surround with cabinets, two arm chairs and two side chairs. Condition: near mint. Comments: Germany, circa 1890. The furniture was designed for a larger-scale dollhouse, or would display perfectly 353.

with 10”-12” dolls. Value Points: the rarity of the complete ensemble is enhanced by its deluxe quality, with fine cabinetry, brass trims, and superb original upholstery. $1200/1800

355. Petite French Bisque Poupée with Wonderful Costume as Candy Container 10” (25 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, carton torso with hollow interior which separates at the center for access to candy container, bisque forearms, carved wooden feet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2/0. Comments: for the French market, circa 1890. Value Points: fine original condition of the luxury candy container, wearing superb silk costume. $700/900 354, 355.

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356. Rare and All-Original Petite French Bisque Bébé “Mascotte” by May Freres 11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with darker blue iris rims, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, auburn mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Mascotte. Comments: May Freres, circa 1890. Value Points: rare to find model in alloriginal condition, wonderful petite size having original body and body finish, wig, pate, muslin chemise dress, undergarments, socks and leather shoes. $3500/4500

357. Beautiful French Bisque “Paris Bébé” in Rare Grand Size 14 31” (79 cm.) Bisque socket head, very deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted dark curly lashes, wide brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth, shaded and accented lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body, pretty antique costume. Condition: bisque is generally excellent, tiniest pinflake on right bottom eye rim, hands repainted and body is one size small. Marks: Paris Bébé Tete Depose 14 (and artist checkmarks). Comments: Emile Jumeau, after winning his copyright lawsuit against Danel & Cie in 1892, Jumeau won the rights to the use of the Paris Bébé name, and in consequence created his own Paris Bébé which is this model. It is a highly characterized face, closely resembling Jumeau’s 223 character series which appeared shortly thereafter. Value Points: the rarity of the bébé, both in model and size, is complemented by superb sculpting, bisque and painting. $6000/9000

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358. German Bisque Dollhouse Man in Original Suit of Armor 7” (18 cm.) Bisque shoulder head of gentleman with sculpted hair and painted facial features including moustache, muslin body, bisque lower arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1890. Value Points: wearing original elaborate suit of armor comprising heavy chain suit under kidskin tunic, leggings, and carrying decorated tinplate shield. Included are five cast metal throne chairs with gilt finish. $600/900

359. French Musical Automaton “The Courtly Troubadour with Guitar” by Renou 16” (41 cm.) Standing upon a velvet-covered platform with four ball feet is a bisque head man with blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, pale accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, carton torso and legs, bisque forearms, wearing silk troubadour costume with velvet tunic with gilt trim. He is holding a tortoise shell and mother of pearl guitar and, when wound, he strums the guitar and music plays. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1. Comments: French, attributed to Renou, circa 1885. Value Points: very fine portrait face enhances the elegant pose and refined simple movements and music. $3500/5500

360. 19th Century Gilded Metal Easel 12” (30 cm.) Having bamboo shaped uprights in the French late-19th century manner, the gilded metal easel is perfectly scaled for display with smaller dolls. Excellent condition. $300/400

361. Beautiful French Bisque Bébé Bru Jne, Size 4, with Rich Ebony Complexion, by Leon Casimir Bru

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13” (33 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate with modeled bosom and shoulder blade, rich ebony complexion, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, painted black lashes and brows, accented

Jne 4 (head) Bru Jne (shoulders). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru,

nostrils, closed mouth with full coral-shaded lips, pierced ears, black mohair fleecy wig over cork pate, French

circa 1885. Value Points: very rare exotic bébé with rich ebony

slender kid bébé body with brown tinted shading, scalloped upper edge, bisque forearms, Chevrot hinged

complexion enhanced by gleaming patina, beautifully-sculpted

hips, wooden lower legs, fine antique costume and accessories. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bru

features, original body, perfect bisque hands. $12,000/16,000

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363. German Soft Metal Miniature Toilette Table with Mirror, and All-Bisque Doll 4 ½” (11 cm.) doll. 6” furnishing. Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, cobalt blue glass eyes, painted features, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white stockings, black two-strap heeled shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: for the French market, circa 1890. Value Points: the pert little doll is wearing beautiful original costume. Included is a soft metal toilette table with cream finish and gilt edging, with mirror and having fabric drape. $800/1100

362. Sonneberg Bisque Doll by William Dehler in Well-Fitted Presentation Box for “Gabrielle”

364. Rare Early German All-Bisque Doll by Simon and Halbig

11” (28 cm.) doll. 16” x 16” box. A bisque head doll with grey glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth

7” (18 cm.) Solid domed bisque

with outlined and shaded lips, pierced ears, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully jointed body with straight wrists, wearing pretty

socket head, brilliant cobalt blue glass

silk costume is arranged in an elaboraely fitted box with four additional costumes and with various accessories, the lid of box with

enamel eyes, painted lashes, lightly

decoupage name “Gabrielle”. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: W.D. 1. Comments: William Dehler of Sonneberg, circa 1885,

feathered brows, accented nostrils,

with later-fitted presentation box and antique style costumes; the doll was inspired by French bébés of the same era, whose market it

closed mouth with center accent line,

attempted to capture. Value Points: rare doll with wonderful expression, in beautiful presentation. $2200/2800

brunette mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, bare feet. Condition: arms restored, tiny eye rim flake, hairline back torso. Comments:

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Simon and Halbig, circa 1875. Value Points: very rare early doll with palest complexion overall, all-original parts, plump legs, bare feet, antique lace costume and little mesh gilt metal purse. $400/600

365. Wonderful German Brass High Poster Bed with Elaborate Canopy 7” (18 cm.) l. 11”h. The classic brass poster bed has fancy spindles and high back with canopy handles, and is fitted with lavish lace and silk curtains and fittings. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1885. Rare and lavish miniature doll furnishing. $700/1200

366. Large French Bisque Block Letter Bébé by Rabery and Delphieu 28” (71 cm.) Bisque socket head with very full cheeks, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted black lashes, mauveblushed eye shadow, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth, shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette hand-tied human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, pretty antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: R. 4 D. Comments: Rabery and Delphieu, circa 1882. Value Points: rare to find in this large size, the plumpcheeked bébé has finest quality of delicate complexion and shading of facial details, original body and body finish. $4000/6500 366.

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367. French Bisque Character as Clown with Painted Clown Decorations by Denamur 17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head with white complexion, painted clown decorations, exaggerated angled black brows, brown glass inset eyes, open mouth, row of teeth, pierced ears, brunette curly mohair

mouth, row of tiny teeth, blonde mohair wig, wooden frame torso containing music box and bellows,

wig, French composition body with jointing at shoulders and hips,

composition lower arms and legs, pretty silk costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments:

vintage costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: E 6 D.

Sonneberg, circa 1890, when the bellows is squeezed, a merry tune is heard while the doll briskly claps

Comments: Denamur, circa 1890. Value Points: well-executed clown

her hands. Value Points: most charming musical toy is well-preserved, functions well. $1100/1500

decorations, original body and body finish on the bright-eyed doll. $900/1200

367.1. Rare Sonneberg Bisque Doll with Musical Clapping Bellows 16” (41 cm.) Bisque

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368. French Bisque Multi-Head Character Doll by SFBJ in Store Presentation Box 13” (33 cm.) Presented in an old store box with various labels is a French composition child body along with three interchangeable bisque heads to be alternately used, each with sculpted and painted brown hair, blue to brown glass inset eyes, painted features and closed mouth. Included is model 233 with crying expression, model 236 with smiling expression, and model 237 with handsome solemn expression and row of painted teeth. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1910. Value Points: rare presentation with highly characterized facial expressions. $1500/2000

head with flanged

369. French Bisque Character, 252, by SFBJ with Wonderful Pouting Expression

neck, brown glass

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

inset eyes, painted

nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with full lips in downcast pouting expression, brunette mohair

lashes, brush-stroked

wig, French composition bent limb baby body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, body

and feathered brows,

finish original albeit scuffed. Marks: SFBJ 252 Paris 6. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1912. Value Points:

accented nostrils and

especially fine detail of sculpting of frown eyes and pouting expression, excellent quality of bisque.

eye corners, open

$1200/1500


370. Fabulous French Etrennes Presentation Card “The Toy Merchant” 22” (56 cm.) h. x 14” w. 12” doll. A heavy card stock card with decorative paper borders is centered by a bisque doll with painted facial features, brown upper-glancing eyes, eyeliner, painted lashes, closed mouth with row of painted teeth, mohair wig, composition body with jointed arms and legs, jacket, pants, shoes, cap, marked A.L. Lorraine, J.E. Masson (Lanternier) as toy merchant. He has a hanging shelf on either side and two lower cupboards with decorative designs, and over all the card and shelves is an arrangement of a plentitude of miniature toys, dolls, teddies, animals, and children’s novelties, French, circa 1915. Excellent condition, a wonderful presentation with endless delights. $3500/4500

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372. German Bisque Pouting Character, 6970, by Gebruder Heubach 11” (28 cm.) Pink-tinted bisque socket head, intaglio blue sculpted eyes with pronounced black pupils, black and incised upper eyeliner, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with downcast expression on pouting lips, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 6970 Germany 1 Heubach (sunburst). Comments: Gebruder Heubach, Germany, circa 1912. Value Points: sought after model with wistful expression, original body and body finish. $800/1100

373. Wooden Delivery Cart for the American Market “St. Claus, Dealer in Good Things” 23” (58 cm.) overall. A

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red wooden delivery cart with yellow stenciling and yellow spoked wheels has sign “St. Claus, Dealer in Good Things” on its side, and is being pulled by a flannel-covered paper mache horse with glass eyes, fancy harness, mounted upon a wheeled wooden base. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: American, or Germany for the American markets, circa 1890. Value Points: fine well-preserved condition of the holiday Santa Claus-themed toy. $1200/1500

374. German Simple Mechanical Toy “The Clown and Tumbling Child” 8” (20 cm.) h. 8” l. Suspended on metal rods from a wooden balancing bar that is attached to a wooden base with decorative paper cover, is a bisque head child with painted facial features and wooden limbs; another wooden rod protruding from the base supports a bisque headed clown 371, 372.

371. German Bisque Pouting Character, 6688, by Gebruder Heubach in Rare Large Size 14

with painted facial features. When the metal rods at the back are pushed, the child flips and turns in a series of endless acrobatic movements. Condition: generally excellent.

31” (79 cm.) 17” head circ. Bisque shoulder head with solid dome, sculpted and painted short brown hair with

Comments: Germany, circa 1890. Value Points: simple

defined brush strokes of tendrils, forelock curl, large blue intaglio-sculpted eyes with prominent pupils and

construction yet allows an infinite number of movements in

white eye dots, black and incised upper eyeliner, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed

this charming toy. $300/500

mouth with shaded and outlined lips, kid child body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: find model is especially rare in this grand size 14, with fine sculpting depicting a wistful-faced pouting child.

375. Four German Bisque Dollhouse Men in Original Costumes

$1100/1500

7” (18 cm.) Each has bisque shoulder head, painted facial

14 Germany Heubach (square) 6688. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1910. Value Points: hard-to-

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features, muslin body and bisque lower limbs, including two chauffeurs with sculpted moustaches, sculpted brimmed caps, painted brown or leather boots and brown flannel uniforms; blonde haired regimental officer with brown moustache, elaborate flannel gilt-trimmed uniform and helmet, with soft metal sword; and gentlemen with wide handle-bar moustache, brown leather boots over black painted shoes, unusual wide-collared flannel coat and matching knickers. Condition: generally excellent, soldier missing one foot, tiny chip on front toe 373.

of one chauffeur. Comments: Germany, circa 1890. Value Points: four rare

he can perform two different actions: standing upright he totters from side to side drunkenly, or standing on his head

occupational gentleman dolls. $500/800

he revolves and waves his legs. Condition: generally excellent, mechanism functions well. Marks: Lehmann Made in Germany (various patent dates). Comments: Lehmann, EPL model 535, circa 1910. Value Points: the amusing

376. Rare German Mechanical Tin “Dancing Sailor” by Lehmann

mechanical toy is preserved in near mint condition. $600/900

7 ½” (19 cm.) A painted tin toy of adult man depicting a sailor with attached flat-top tin sailor hat with gilt lettering “Mars” and tin shoes, is wearing a blue cloth sailor costume, and is posed in standing position. When coil-spring wound,

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377. German Bisque Laughing Character, by Gebruder Heubach 19” (48 cm.) Pink-tinted bisque socket head with solid dome, sculpted blonde hair with detailed curls at the forehead, intaglio blue eyes with pronounced black pupils, black and red upper eyeliner, white eye dots, rounded nose with accented nostrils, closed mouth modeled as though open with laughing expression, two porcelain beaded lower teeth, composition and wooden balljointed body, nice antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 8. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1910. Value Points: especially fine detail of sculpting of laughter lines and impressed cheek dimples and eye crinkles. $800/1100

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378. Three German All-Bisque Characters by Gebruder Heubach 9” (23 cm.) Each has one-piece head and torso with sculpted hair in three different styles, painted facial features, side-glancing brown eyes, closed mouth, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted and sculpted white socks and brown one-strap shoes with bows. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 10490 (purple bows). Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1915. Value Points: larger size of the rare trio with distinctive sculpting of hair styles including fashionable bob, short curls with orange hair band, and curly brown hair with three lilac bows. $900/1300

379. Two German Bisque Bonnet Babies by Gebruder Heubach 12” (30 cm.) and 9”. Each has solid domed bisque socket head, sculpted white baby bonnet in the so-called “Dutch” style (one with decorative garland of painted red roses and vines, the other with bluepetaled wildflowers), sculpted intaglio pale blue eyes, red and incised upper eyeliner, short-stroke brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with pouting expression, accent line between the lips, composition bent limb baby body, and is nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 7977 Heubach (sunburst) 3 (on larger, 0 378.

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on smaller) Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1910, the model known as Baby Stuart. Value Points: beautiful complexions and expressions on the bonneted dolls, each with original body and body finish, the larger seated in a woven and bentwood highchair which is included, and the smaller with very rare variant of decoration. $900/1200

380. German Bisque Pouting Glass-Eyed Character, 6969, by Gebruder Heubach

381. Grand German Bisque Pouty Character with Mechanical Movements by Gebruder Heubach

15� (38 cm.) Pink-tinted bisque socket head, tiny blue glass sleep eyes, painted

25� (64 cm.) Pink-tinted bisque socket head, blue glass eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly

curly lashes, dark eyeliner, short feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners,

lashes, thickly brush-stroked fringed brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center

closed mouth with very full downcast pouting lips, brunette hand-tied human hair

accent line between the downcast pouty lips, blonde mohair bobbed wig, composition bent

wig in side-coiled braids, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, pretty antique

limb body, fine antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 13 7246 Heubach

dress, undergarments, stockings, shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks:

(square mark) Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912, when keywound, the

6969 Germany 6 (and green stamp number). Comments: Gebruder Heubach,

mechanism hidden inside torso causes the eyes to blink open and closed, and the head to turn

circa 1912. Value Points: the desirable glass-eyed pouting character has exemplary

from side to side. Value Points: rare model whose rarity is increased by internal mechanism,

bisque and painting, original body and body finish. $900/1300

very choice bisque and sculpting. $2200/2700

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383. French Bisque Jester with Brass Cymbals and Clapping Bellows Mechanism 12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head,

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dark glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, open mouth with four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig, wooden block torso with bellows clapping mechanism, wooden lower arms and legs. Squeezing the bellows in torso causes the arms to clap back and forth, clanging the cymbals. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 10/0. Comments: Sonneberg, circa 1890. Value points: the little doll wearing factory-original gold silk jester costume. $500/800

384. Set of Early Paper Mache Theatre Dolls in Original Box 6” (15 cm.) dolls. 13” x 20” box. A heavy cardboard box is fitted with 12 niches, each containing a paper mache figure designed for use with early dollhouse or theatre presentation, including occupational figures such as chef or housemaid, soldier in suit of armor, court figures, and more. Each has painted facial features and sculpted hair, cloth-wrapped body and carved wooden lower arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: early 1800s, probably German. Value Points: rare to find this early set

382. Large French Bisque Brown-Eyed Poupée by Gaultier with Gesland Body

complete and in original state of preservation, each doll wearing its original costume. $1200/1600

eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, wide brush-stroked and feathered

385. Three German Porcelain Dolls with Lavish Theatrical Costumes

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

5” (13 cm.) - 6 ½”. Each has porcelain shoulder head with painted black hair

pierced ears, brunette human hair over cork pate, original Gesland body with composition

and facial features, muslin body, bisque lower limbs. Condition: generally

shoulder plate, hands and lower legs, and padded metal armature body designed for infinite

excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1880. Value Points: the little dolls

posing, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 12 (head). Comments:

are rendered charming by their wonderful silk and lace-trimmed costumes.

Gaultier with original Gesland body from deposed system of Pannier, circa 1880, the

$300/500

28” (71 cm.) Bisque socket head with plump cheeks and chin, brown glass paperweight inset

shapliness of the torso indicates the original presentation of the doll as a young lady rather than child. Value Points: especially beautiful facial model with finest bisque and painting,

386. French Mechanical Toy “Sultan Riding a Camel”

original rare body. $3000/4000

8” (20 cm.) l. 8” h. Seated upon a fleecy mohair covered paper mache camel

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with double humps, glass eyes, shaved face, leather harness, hinged legs, is a bisque head doll with large brown glass inset eyes, painted features, brunette mohair beard and wig, bisque hands, wearing original silk Sultan’s costume and turban, leather boots. When wound, the camel rises and moves up and down in a vigorous manner, and the Sultan bobs back and forth. Condition: generally excellent, mechanism functions well. Comments: French, circa 1880, maker unknown of the series of amusing “jumping animal” keywind toys, some made with animal only, and others with a bisque rider; another example with Spanish rider on a

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horse had an original box label “Le Picador Exposition Universelle Paris 1878” although without indication of the maker. Value Points: rare toy in wonderfully preserved condition. $1800/2600

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388. German Handwind Musical Toy “The Jester and Performing Poodle” by Zinner & Sohne 15” (38 cm.) h. 5” x 7” base. Standing upon a wooden platform is a bisque head doll with blue glass eyes, open mouth, tiny teeth, blonde mohair wig, wooden torso and lower limbs, wire upper arms and legs, and wearing original rose silk jester costume with lace trim, matching hat, holding training rod in one hand and large bell in the other. Posed on a wooden barrel in front of the clown is a plush-covered paper mache poodle, and when wound, the jester waves arms up and down, as though urging the poodle on, and rings the bell, while the barrel (and hence poodle) twirls around, and music plays. Condition: generally excellent, poodle plush a bit dusty. Comments: Germany, Zinner & Sohne, circa 1890. Value Points: especially charming scene and movements, strong delightful music. $1200/1700

389. French Bisque Bébé by Gaultier Freres in Original Elaborate Ensemble 18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, lushly painted lashes, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, auburn

387, 388.

mohair wig over

387. French Bisque Bébé, Series C, by Jules Steiner with Signed Steiner Eyes 25” (64 cm.) Bisque socket head with plump rounded cheeks, large dark blue sleep eyes which operate from a wire lever at the back of head, long painted lashes with dot accents, rose-blushed eye shadow,

cork pate, French 389.

composition and wooden fully

wide brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with

jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 6 F.G. (in

pale accented lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, Steiner composition fully jointed

scroll). Comments: Gaultier Freres, circa 1888. Value Points: pretty

body with separated curled fingers, nicely costumed in Marquis style. Condition: generally excellent.

wide-eyed child has lovely pale bisque, dimpled chin, original body

Marks: Sie C 5 (incised) (red stamp Bourgouin mark on back rim of head) J. Steiner (eyes). Comments:

and body finish, and is wearing original ensemble comprising gold

Jules Steiner, circa 1884, with uniquely designed eyes that appear on his dolls only. Value Points: the

silk dress (frail, some repairs), with black velvet vest, matching black

delicately tinted complexion is enhanced by plump face and gentle expression on the hard-to-find

velvet muff and hat that are trimmed with gold silk ribbons and lace,

Steiner model. $4500/6500

undergarments, stockings, leather shoes. $2200/3200

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390. Beautiful Early Model French Bisque Bébé by Rabery and Delphieu with Signed Rabery Shoes 14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, amber-brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, rose-blushed eye shadow, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows with feathering, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body. Condition:

391. Beautiful French Bisque Bébé A.T. by Andre Thuillier, Size 10, in Couturier Dress

barely perceptible hairline between right eye and ear extends

23” (58 cm.) Bisque socket head, dark blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted ombre-rose eye

from the crown rim, otherwise excellent. Marks: R 3/0 D.

shadow, painted lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth

Comments: Rabery and Delphieu, circa 1882. Value Points:

with heart-shaped upper lip, shaded and outlined lips, dimpled chin, pierced ears, brunette hand-tied human

especially pretty example of the wide-eyed bébé with very fine

hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body. Condition: generally excellent.

quality of bisque and painting, original body and body finish,

Marks: A. 10 T. Comments: Andre Thuillier, circa 1888. Value Points: beautiful bébé with lovely luminous

original wig, and wearing original velvet dress and bonnet

bisque, finely painted and well-sculpted features, original body and body finish, and wearing wonderful antique

with blue silk ribbons, undergarments, knit stockings, and

couturier purple velvet frock with brass buttons, woven wide-brimmed bonnet with lavish frou-frou ribbons at

leather shoes with silver and silk rosette trim signed “Rabery

the back, undergarments, gold knit stockings, and leather shoes with silk bows impressed with full figure of a

Paris”. $1800/2400

doll. $15,000/21,000

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body with elongated shapely waist, antique costume. Condition: bisque is excellent, kid body is very worn, fingers missing. Comments: French, circa 1867, the doll was likely created to appeal to the international visitors at the 1867 International Exhibition in Paris. Value Points: beautiful face with especially well-defined features for such a tiny doll, flawless complexion. $2200/2800

394. French Bisque Block Letter Bébé with Ebony Complexion by Gaultier 14” (36 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate with rich brown complexion, large black glass enamel inset eyes, black painted brows, closed mouth, pierced ears, black fleecy hair over cork pate, brown and 392.

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muslin body, kid stitched and separated fingers, pretty silk

392. Rare French Bisque Bébé with Ebony Black Complexion and Original Costume by Jules Steiner

costume. Condition: bisque excellent, some wear to kid on

14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head with ebony-black complexion, brown

arms. Comments: Gaultier, circa

glass inset eyes, black painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, coral

1882. Value Points: rare swivel

lips, black fleecy hair, Steiner composition fully jointed body with dark

head bébé with matched marks on

brown complexion. Condition: very faint old hairlines (paint strokes?)

head and shoulder plate, has rich

run through eye line and hairline on forehead which is virtually

luminous complexion. $1800/2300

imperceptible. Marks: J. Steiner Bte SGDG Paris Fre A 7 (head)

with matching bonnet, with undergarments, stockings and shoes.

395. Rare Early English Wax over Paper Mache Doll with Brown Complexion

$1200/1800

9” (23 cm.) Wax over paper

(original Steiner paper label on torso). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1890. Value Points: the rare doll has beautiful complexion, original body and body finish, and is wearing her factory-original red silk dress

mache shoulder head with solid

393. Rare French Bisque Poupée with Ebony-Black Complexion

dome, sienna-brown complexion, black glass inset eyes, tinted

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

brows, closed mouth, inserted

with ebony-black complexion, black enamel glass inset eyes, painted

black hair wig, brown muslin

lashes, black feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth,

sateen body, matching sienna-

unpierced ears, black mohair fleecy wig over cork pate, black kid poupée

brown wax lower arms and legs, 394.

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bare feet, pretty antique chemise dress and silk bonnet. Condition: very good, some craquelure on original finish. Comments: English, circa 1865. Value Points: rare brown complexioned model with original body, charming expression, desirable small size. $500/700

396. Rare French BlackComplexioned “Paris Bébé” by Danel et Cie

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12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head with ebony-black complexion, distinctive wooden bulb neck attachment, large brown glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading, tinted brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full coral lips, pierced ears, remnants of original black fleecy wig over cork pate, French black composition and wooden fully jointed body, fine antique cotton costume and turban, undergarments, knit socks, black leather shoes signed A.H. Condition: generally excellent, tiniest nose rub. Marks: Paris Bébé Tete Depose 3 (incised). Comments: Danel & Cie, circa 1889, the bébé was introduced in that year and made for two years only. Danel had been a former key figure in the Jumeau firm, but left Jumeau to create his own dolls which were exact models of the Jumeau bébé. A successful lawsuit was brought against him by Jumeau in1892, with the result that Danel’s Paris Bébé was made for two years only. Value Points: very rare doll, especially rare with ebony-black complexion, original body, body finish, unique neck attachment, beautiful wide-eyed expression. $5500/7500

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397. French Bisque Doll in Original Folklore Costume of L’Auvergne 17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four tiny teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, French composition body jointed at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent, 1/3” original firing flaw at back crown rim. Marks: 0. Comments: French, circa 1900. Value Points: the doll has original body and wig, pretty expression, and is in unplayed with condition, her original elaborate costume from the French region of L’Auvergne is multi-layered of rich patterned fabrics and trim, and including original sabots, fichu, and coiffe under woven hat. $300/600

398. German Bisque Doll in Uniform of Bersagliere as Candy Container 11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass eyes, painted lashes and brows, open mouth, four tiny teeth, hollow torso that separates at the waist for access to candy container interior, bisque hands, paper mache feet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1894 Armand Marseille Germany. Comments: 399.

circa 1915. Value Points: in pristine condition, the

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candy container doll wears its original uniform of the Italian Bersagliere including helmet and has original base. $600/800

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399. German Pull-Toy “The Jockey on Cart with Trotting Pony” 19” (48 cm.) Seated upon a wooden cart with two large wooden spoked wheels is a bisque head doll iwth blue glass eyes, painted lashes and brows, open mouth, tiny porcelain teeth, wooden block torso and lower limbs, wire upper arms and legs, wearing original silk jockey costume and cap. The cart is being pulled by a flannelcovered paper mache pony in trotting pose, with elaborate leather harness, white fur man and tail, and glass eyes, and with a small wheels attached to underside. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1890. Value Points: unusual themed pull-toy, with original finish, costume, well-detailed pony; when the toy is pulled along, the jockey briskly waves his arms up and down, as though urging along the pony. $1200/1700

400. American Cast Iron Toy Stove “Favorite” with Elaborate Chimney 24” (61 cm.) h. x 18” x 13”. The heavy cast iron toy stove is elaborately embellished with raised garland designs on all doors and sides, and with matching chimney cover, having six burners, water heater, fuel and oven doors, grate, and warming shelf on the chimney cover. A knob behind the burners has raised lettering “pull handle to bake”, and the stove has raised lettering for “Favorite Stoves and Ranges”. Excellent condition. American, circa 1890. $600/900

401. French Etrennes Presentation Card with Wonderful Toy Foods and Bisque Chef

mouth, brunette human hair wig, and five-piece paper mache body, wearing chef’s uniform (the doll

22” (56 cm.) h. x 13” w. 13” doll. A heavy card stock presentation

is marked “Masson, Lorraine A.L. & Co No. 0 Limoges” for Lanternier). In pristine unplayed with

card has decorative paper brick border to match the hearth

condition, the presentation displays were popular as Etrennes gifts during the early 20th century, and toy

brick, and offers an incredible display of paper mache foods and

and department stores vied with each other in preparing the most dramatic and eye-catching examples.

delicacies, along with a hearth, wooden bin, pots and pans, wooden

This rare set offers wonderful breads, desserts, tarts, quiches, ham loaves, and more, along with the bisque

tools, and a bisque head chef with painted facial features, closed

head chef. Circa 1915. $2500/3500

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402. American Cast Iron Toy Stove “Eagle” by Lancaster Brand 22” (56 cm.) h. x 23”w. x 10”d. Cast iron stove with rubbed nicel-plated finish, has six burners, reservoir (lid missing), fretwork warming shelf, very elaborate chimney cover which includes warming cupboard with two opening doors, two teapot shelves, opening front oven door, firewood door with ash shaker, opening side grate door with interior grill, detachable wide side eharth with lift-off grill. The oven door and side hearth are embossed “Eagle”, and stamped Lancaster Brand on back. American, circa 1890. $800/1200

403. German Wooden Beer Delivery Wagon with Kegs, and Driver by Bucherer 17” (43 cm.) A wooden stake wagon with elaborately constructed structure allowing wide turning axis, has thick wooden spoked wheels with metal casing, and carries fourteen wooden beer kegs. Driving the wagon is a paper mache and articulated metal doll by the Swiss maker of Bucherer, with painted hair and facial features, and wearing original folklore style costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: 402.

late 19th/early 20th century. Value Points: the wagon is so well-designed as to suggest its original construction as a salesman’s sample, later used as a toy. $1200/1600

404. German Paper Mache Man with Moustache in Original Folklore Costume 9” (23 cm.) Paper mache head portraying adult man with sculpted brown hair and thick moustache with curled tips, painted facial features, brown eyes, aquiline nose, muslin body, paper mache hands and lower legs, sculpted black boots. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1890. Value Points: rare model in pristine condition with original painted complexion and features perfectly preserved, wearing original costume of Eastern European nobleman. $400/600

405.

403, 404.

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405. French Cast Iron Stove by Godin 14” (36 cm.) h. x 18” w. x 9” d. The tall cast iron stove is raised on nicely shaped legs,

character faces, and sculpted hair (the girl with very appealing side braids). Excellent condition. Germany, early 20th century. $2500/3500

35” (89 cm.) w. x 13” h. x 15” d. A natural wood-framed room has two framed

407. Collection, German Bisque Characters with Sculpted Hair and Bodice by Hertwig

windows at the back that center a large faux-brick oven. The room is furnished with

4” (10 cm.) - 9 ½”. Each is a bisque doll with sculpted head to waist, having well-

all-wood furniture with natural finish, comprising a bakery rack with 8 trays, table,

defined facial features and hair, sculpted complete upper torso with defined costume,

dough box, work table with drawer, sifting tray, and two hanging shelves. There is a

muslin lower body, bisque lower limbs. Condition: generally excellent. Germany,

tin sink with faucet, probably Maerklin. Accessories include 4 tin molds, 4 cookie

Hertwig, circa 1900. Value Points: included is a larger example of pouty boy with

cutters, 10 other tins including bundt pan and cones, wooden butter molds, sausage

sculpted bobbed hair and large blue neck bow, two smaller models of the same, two

tin, 4 earthenware bowls, wooden tools, 2 copper molds, tin clock, and a Vienna

Grandpas with sculpted red cap and black or green shirt with draped folds, Grandma

bronze of two little mice. The kitchen is well-stocked with cookies and breads, and

with green head scarf and red draped blouse, two girls with sculpted pink hair bows

is overseen by a pair of bisque dolls by Hertwig with rare bisque modeled shirt fronts,

and fancy ruffled collar, and a smaller boy, each with original body. $800/1200

with large burner having three graduated size rings, and smaller burner with two rings (chip on center), reservoir lid that removes to reveal enamel water pan that connects to a spigot at the outside front (original spigot is missing), with large oven, warming oven, coal door, ash drawer, each with brass plated knobs, with wooden and nickel plated carrying handles and nickel plated drying bar at the front. Embossed “Godin & Cie SGDG”. France, Godin & Cie, circa 1890. $500/700

406. Wonderful German Wooden Miniature Room “Day at the Bakery” with Well-Laden Shelves

407 detail.

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408. Rare German Bisque Head with Sculpted Tyrolean Hat

410. German Bisque Dollhouse Man with Sculpted Tyrolean Hat

5” (13 cm.)

Bisque shoulder

412. German Bisque Dollhouse Lady with Sculpted Bonnet and Original Costume

head. Bisque

head of adult

7” (18 cm.)

shoulder

man with sculped

Bisque shoulder

head

green Tyrolean hat

head of lady with

depicting

having dark green

blue bonnet set

young

band and white

above her tightly

lad, with sculpted green-brimmed brown Tyrolean hat

feathered trim,

curled brown

with black tasseled band, short blonde sculpted curls,

brown sculpted

hair, painted

5 ½” (14 cm.)

painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single-

hair, moustache and long beard, painted facial

stroke brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed

features, brown eyes, closed mouth, muslin body,

deeply set sockets of blue eyes, black upper eyeliner,

facial features,

mouth with center accent line. Condition: generally

bisque lower limbs, antique costume. Condition:

single-stroke brows, closed mouth, accented nostrils,

excellent, tiny flake at bottom of shoulder plate. Marks:

generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa

muslin body, bisque lower limbs, flat black shoes.

F. Comments: Germany, circa 1880. Value Points: rare

1890. Value Points: rarity factors include green hat,

Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany,

model with excellent detail of sculpted hair. $400/600

moustache, beard, brown eyes. $400/600

circa 1870. Value Points: rare sculpted bonnet and hair, fine antique blue silk gown. $400/600

409. German Bisque Doll with Sculpted Porkpie Feathered Bonnet

411. Petite German Bisque Doll with Sculpted Porkpie Hat and Fancy Bodice 8” (20 cm.)

Bisque shoulder

12” (30

Bisque shoulder

head of adult

413. German Bisque Dollhouse Man with Sculpted Hat 6” (15 cm.)

cm.) Bisque

head with sculpted black porkpie hat having

man with

shoulder

wide blue brim, brown sculpted short curly hair,

sculpted blue

head of

painted facial features, large blue eyes, closed

uniform cap

plump-faced

mouth, sculpted bodice with gilt accents and

having band

lady with short brown sculpted curly hair beneath a

blue and pink ribbons, muslin body, bisque lower

and black brim,

sculpted bisque porkpie hat designed to appear as though

limbs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 5.

short blonde

woven, with black band and lavish lustre feather, painted

Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: rare

hair, painted

blue eyes, red and black upepr eyeliner, single-stroke

sculpted hat and bodice, especially rare on this tiny

facial features,

brows, closed mouth, sculpted bodice with blue neck bow,

model. $300/600

blue eyes,

new muslin stitch-jointed body and bisque limbs, antique

closed mouth, muslin body with bisque lower arms and

costume. Condition: some overpaint on one edge of hat

legs, painted black heeled boots. Condition: generally

brim, and shoulder plate. Comments: Germany, circa

excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1880. Value

1870. Value Points: rare details of bonnet include style,

Points: rare early dollhouse model with unusual cap and

feather and center medallion. $200/400

wearing original uniform costume. $400/700

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414. Wonderful German Dollhouse Room by Mey & Widmayer with Original Furnishings

room is furnished with a highly carved dining set that is original to the room, as

17” (43 cm.) h. x 26” l. x 17” d. The wooden-framed room is centered by a charming

steins and dishes, and other accessories including moose head, prints, crossbow, other

set-back sun room having especially high wainscoting, carved archway entrance

hunting miniatures, and three stoneware jugs, one with a raised figural design of Kaiser

and diamond-patterned carving of sun window panes. Waist-high wainscoting

Wilhelm. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1895, Mey & Widmayer, the room and

continues around the larger room, below the original papered walls, and there is a

furnishings were illustrated in their 1894 catalog described as “deutscher Renaissance”

large carved faux-door, original papered floor, and original fluted room frame. The

in style. $3500/4500

well as a carpet, Christmas tree in the sun room, a large collection of antique pewter

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417.

415.

416.

415. German Paper Mache Lady Doll with Elaborate Coiffure in Rare Grand Size

418.

25” (64 cm.) Paper mache shoulder head of adult lady with very elongated throat, sculpted hair in elaborately braided “beehive”

417. German Paper Mache Doll with Very Elaborate Coiffure

crown sided by two wide poufs of arranged curls, painted teal-blue eyes, painted lower lashes, brows, accented nostrils, closed

11” (28 cm.) Paper mache shoulder

mouth, slender kid body and wooden lower limbs, painted blue shoes, early costume. Condition: some craquelure on throat, chip

head of lady with heart-shaped face

off corner of left front shoulder plate, body repaired at the waist, some old retouch on back hair and lashes. Comments: Germany,

and elongated throat, sculpted hair in

circa 1840. Value Points: rare grand size of the early lady has allowed splendid definition of elaborate hair braids and curls.

elaborately looped braids and wide pouf

$800/1100

curls at the sides of face, painted facial

416. German Paper Mache Doll with Sculpted Beehive Coiffure

features, large blue eyes, slightly smiling expression on closed mouth, slender

9” (23 cm.) Paper mache shoulder head of lady with elaborately sculpted hair in tall coiled beehive-shaped chignon and with

kid body with wooden lower limbs,

wide poufs of hair at each side of face, painted facial features, teal-blue eyes, single-stroke brows, closed mouth, slender kid body

painted blue flat shoes, undergarments.

with wooden lower limbs, antique costume. Condition: very good, some craquelure and retouch on shoulder plate. Comments:

Condition: generally excellent.

Germany, circa 1850. Value Points: rare coiffure, fine original finish on hair and face, original body and (frail) original costume.

Comments: Germany, circa 1840. Value

$300/500

Points: pristine condition of the rare early doll with elaborate coiffure. $600/900

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418. German Paper Mache Lady Known as Milliner’s Model 15” (38 cm.) Paper mache shoulder head of lady with elongated throat, black sculpted hair arranged in elaborate coiffure, painted facial features, slender muslin body with elongated limbs, red leather arms, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent, one craquelure line on shoulder plate. Comments: Germany, circa 1850. Value Points: rare and elaborate coiffure on the early doll with fine original finish. $500/700

419. Pair, German Paper Mache Nodders 4” (10 cm.) A paper mache grandma and grandpa with loosely attached “nodding” heads having sculpted hair and painted facial features, applied soft metal spectacles, and sculpted costumes, posed seated in wooden chair. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1885. Value Points: well-preserved original condition. $200/400

420. French Paper Mache Poupée in Original Costume of Nun 19” (48 cm.) Solid domed paper mache shoulder head, oval face and elongated slender throat, painted black pate with stippling detail of hair, painted facial features, blue eyes, black upper eyeliner, feathered brows, closed mouth, blushed cheeks, kid poupée body with shapely torso and legs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: circa 1840, French. Value Points: superb original finish on the early doll with beautifully painted face, wearing original well-detailed nun’s habit and coiffe. Excollection Madame Petyt. $1100/1500 420.

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422. French Bisque Blue-Eyed Bébé by Emile Jumeau 19” (48 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, brush-stroked and multi-feathered brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 8 (head) Bébé Jumeau Diplome d’Honneur (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1890. Value Points: lovely bébé has creamy bisque, original body and body finish, and wears lovely antique costume including matching pinafore to the preceding doll. $2800/3500

423. French BrownComplexioned Bisque Bébé, 1907, by SFBJ, Size 2 11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head with light-brown complexion enhanced by gleaming patina, brown glass inset eyes, black painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, black mohair wig over cork pate, French brown composition and wooden fully jointed body, costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1907 2 (head) 2 (impressed on feet). Comments: SFBJ, circa 1907, from the original Jumeau model, then owned by SFBJ. Value Points: the Bleuette-sized little girl 421, 422.

421. French Bisque Brown-Eyed Bébé Reclame by Emile Jumeau

has pretty face, lustrous complexion, original body and body finish. $700/900

lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body.

424. Beautiful Large French Bisque Bébé Jumeau, Size 13, in Superb Antique Costume and Signed Jumeau Shoes

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (original untinted square at back of head) SGDG 8 (and artist

28” (71 cm.) Bisque socket head, large blue glass paperweight

checkmarks). Comments: Emile Jumeau, his Bébé Reclame made for various Paris department stores,

inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, lushly painted lashes, rose-

designed to have the store place its paper label at the back of the head, circa 1892. Value Points: pretty bébé

blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked brows with feathered detail,

with beautiful amber eyes, original body and body finish, is wearing lovely antique dress with cotton pinafore

accent dots at eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with

(matching #422), undergarments, blue silk bonnet, socks, shoes. $2800/3500

defined space between the outlined and shaded lips, separately

19” (48 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, lushly painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, rose-blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined

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modeled pierced ears, dimpled chin, French composition and wooden fully jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, flake and touch-up at right pierced ear hole. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 13 (and artist checkmarks on head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1888. Value Points: beautiful creamy complexion enhanced by rich facial painting, very deep eyes, and luxury details such as chin and lip dimples, original body and body finish, gorgeous antique dress and bonnet, undergarments, leather shoes signed “Paris Depose” with impressed bee symbol. $4500/6000

425. Rare German Novelty Boy “Black Jester Riding a Nodding Head Piglet” 9” (23 cm.) Seated upon a paper mache piglet with “nodder” head and tail is a bisque doll with black complexion, highly characterized laughing expression, black glass enamel eyes, closed mouth with beaming smile, row of painted teeth, black mohair wig, wooden limbs, clown costume. Condition: overall very good, bisque excellent, piglet dusty. Marks: 11. Comments: Germany, circa 1890. Value Points: rare and amusing novelty toy with wellcharacterized bisque art character face, nodding mechanism of piglet’s head and tail. $700/900

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426. German Mechanical Pull Toy “The Little Drummer Boy” by Zinner & Sohne for the French Market 25” (64 cm.) Standing upon a wheeled wooden platform with decorative paper covers is a bisque head doll with blue glass eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears,. brunette mohair wig, carton torso and legs, wire upper arms, wooden lower arms, wearing marching band costume including bicorn hat with French medallion. He is posed behind a tin decorated drum which stands on three ebony wooden legs, and holds two wooden drumsticks. When pulled along, the little boy beats the drums. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S pb (in star) H dep. Comments: attributed to Zinner & Sohne for the French market, circa 1890. Value Points: wonderful toy in grand size, with well-functioning movements. $1200/1800

427. All-Original French Bisque Polichinelle with Wonderful Costume 15” (38 cm.) Solid domed head with flanged neck, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, brunette mohair wig, original body with classic humps at front and back of torso, wooden lower arms and legs, shaped jester feet, straw-filled legs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (anchor mark) France. Comments: Lanternier, circa 1900. Value Points: wonderful all-original condition of the classic French Polichinelle figure, with lavish silk and lace costume with gilt trim, matching cap. $900/1400

428. Rare Porcelain Jester with Highly Characterized Face in Original Presentation Box for Au Paradis des Enfants 7” (18 cm.) Porcelain head with flanged neck, black sculpted short curly hair, highly characterized face with pronounced nose and smiling expression, muslin body with bisque lower limbs, original sateen jester costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: for the French market, circa 1880. Value Points: pristine unplayed with condition, the rare doll is presented in its original glass-fronted box, with Au Paradis des Enfants label beneath. $500/900 426, 427.

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429. Large French Bisque Bébé Dep, Size 13, in Beautiful Antique Dress 28” (71 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lower lashes, brush430.

stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth with outlined lips, four

429.

porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig, French composition and wooden fully jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Dep 13 (incised) Tete Jumeau (red stamp). Comments: SFBJ/ Jumeau, circa 1910. Value Points: pretty child with very fine luminous quality of bisque, original body and body finish, beautiful antique dress. $800/1100

429.1. French Bisque Jester with Miniature Bisque Marotte Toy

429.1.

12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head with untinted complexion and painted clown decorations, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading, painted lashes, black single-stroke curvy brows, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, auburn mohair wig, French composition and wooden fully jointed body, costumed in red and green applique silk jester costume and cap with mirror design and silver bells. Condition: generally excellent Marks: 11/0. Comments: for the French market, circa 1890. Value Points: the cheerful jester has fine original painting of clown decorations, original body and body finish, and is carrying his own little bisque head marotte with painted mask. $800/1100

430. Sonneberg Bisque Jester with Bellows Torso for Clapping Cymbals 17” (43 cm.) Solid domed bisque head with flanged neck, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes, thick brush-stroked brows with feathering, accented nostrils, closed mouth with suggestion of teeth between the outlined lips, blonde mohair wig, wooden block torso with bellows, wooden lower arms and legs, painted black boots, wire upper arms. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 59/3. Comments: Sonneberg, circa 1885, maker unknown. Value Points: unusual and appealing character expression, original (frail) silk jester costume, working bellows in torso which, when squeezed, cause the jester to clap the cymbals which he holds. $700/1000

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431. German Bisque Lady Doll, Model 144, with Fancy Coiffure and Bodice, by Kling

433. German Bisque Child with Glass Eyes, Model 896, by Alt, Beck and Gottschalk

17” (43 cm.) Bisque

head turned to the side and

shoulder head of adult

tilted downward, sculpted

lady, sculpted blonde

blonde hair with arranged

hair with curls arranged

tousled curls at the forehead,

high on the crown and

and ringlet curls at the back

tumbling into arranged

decorated with wide black

finger curls at the

sculpted bow, blue glass inset

back, thick sculpted

eyes, dark eyeliner, painted

forehead curls, brown

lashes and brows, accented

glass eyes, thick dark

nostrils, closed mouth with

eyeliner, painted lashes,

center accent line, pierced

brush-stroked brows,

ears, muslin stitch-jointed

17” (43 cm.) Bisque shoulder

accented nostrils and

body, bisque lower arms,

eye corners, closed mouth with accent line between the very full lips, pierced ears,

nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 896 #6. Comments: Alt, Beck

sculpted bodice with ruffled V-shaped wide collar trimmed with beading and pink

and Gottschalk, circa 1875. Value Points: rarity factors include maker’s mark, glass

threading, new muslin stitch-jointed body and limbs, antique costume. Condition:

eyes, fancy coiffure with black hair bow. $700/1000

generally excellent. Marks: 144 - 6. Comments: C.F. Kling, circa 1870. Value Points:

434. German Bisque Doll with Sculpted Blonde Hair and Blue Glass Eyes Known as “Alice in Wonderland”

fancy coiffure trimmed with black decorative comb, glass eyes, fancy bodice, maker’s signature. $1100/1600

432. German Bisque Doll with Sculpted Blonde Ribboned Hair and Glass Eyes

19” (48 cm.) Bisque shoulder head with

22” (56 cm.) Bisque

very plump face, blonde

shoulder head with

sculpted hair waved away

sculpted blonde curly

from her face and forming

hair having black hair

into short curls behind her

bow, blue glass inset

fully sculpted ears, black

eyes, dark eyeliner,

hair band, cobalt blue glass

painted lashes, feathered

enamel inset eyes, dark

brows, accented nostrils

eyeliner, lightly painted

and eye corners, closed

lashes and brows, tiny nose

mouth with pertly

with accented nostrils,

shaped lips, muslin

tiny closed mouth, muslin stitch-jointed body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally

stitch-jointed body,

excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870, the model bears a close resemblance to

leather arms, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany,

Alice in Wonderland as drawn by John Tenniel for the 1865 Lewis Carroll book, and

circa 1880. Value Points: very fine delicate bisque, glass eyes, and rare sculpted hair

which may have inspired the model. Value Points: finely sculpted hair and plump-

bow. $600/800

faced features, glass eyes. $1100/1400

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435. German Bisque Doll with Brown Sculpted Hair, Model 1046, by Alt, Beck and Gottschalk

436. German Bisque Doll with Sculpted hair and Glass Eyes, Model 890, by Alt, Beck and Gottschalk

22” (56 cm.) Bisque shoulder head with very plump face, sculpted short brown curly

23” (58 cm.) Bisque shoulder head with plump face, blonde sculpted hair with short

hair with forelock curls, partially sculpted ears, painted pale blue upper-glancing eyes,

blonde curly locks (one “right in the middle of her forehead”), blue glass inset eyes

red and black eyeliner, brown single-stroke brows, accented nostrils and eye corners,

with darker blue outer rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented

closed mouth, new muslin stitch-jointed body and bisque lower limbs, nice antique

eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, muslin stitch-jointed

costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1046 #10. Comments: Alt, Beck and

body, leather arms, nice antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 890

Gottschalk, circa 1870. Value Points: rare dark brown hair is enhanced by decorative

#9. Comments: Alt, Beck and Gottschalk, circa 1880. Value Points: rarity factors

glaze on the marked model. $800/1100

include maker’s mark, glass eyes, well-detailed sculpting of curls. $700/1000

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439.

439. German Paper Mache and Mohair Piglet Candy Container 11” (28 cm.) Paper mache hollow pig with removable head for access to candy container hollow interior has pale pink mohair cover, glass eyes, painted feet and open mouth and nostrils. Germany, circa 1890. Excellent condition. Ex-collection Puppen & Spielzeug Museum of Vienna. $400/600

440. German Bisque Doll with Brown Complexion and Sculpted Hair 13” (33 cm.) Bisque shoulder head with brown complexion, black sculpted hair in short tight black curls, brown upper-glancing painted eyes, black outline, 437, 438.

437. German Bisque Character, 604, by Bahr and Proschild

black single-stroke brows, upturned nose, closed mouth, muslin stitch-jointed body, bisque lower limbs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1. Comments:

22” (56 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass eyes, painted curly lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils and

Germany, circa 1880. Value Points: rare brown

eye corners, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined lips, two porcelain upper teeth, brunette hand-

complexion, very fine detail of sculpting including

tied human hair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent.

furrowed forehead lines, pronounced nose, original body,

Marks: 604 10. Comments: Bahr and Proschild, circa 1915. Value Points: fine sculpting of chubby character doll

antique costume. $600/800

with very full cheeks, deeply impressed dimples, double chin. $400/600

438. German Bisque Character by Bruno Schmidt

441. Sonneberg Bisque Doll with Rare Body Style and Original Folklore Costume

15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted curly lashes, dark eyeliner, feathered brows,

10” (25 cm.) Solid domed bisque head with flat-cut

open mouth, outlined lips, two porcelain upper teeth, tongue, brunette hand-tied human hair wig, composition bent limb

neck socket designed to fit the dowel protruding from

baby body, nice antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: BSW (in heart) Germany. Comments: Bruno

torso, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows,

Schmidt, circa 1912. Value Points: bright-eyed child with rare mohair lashes, fine quality of bisque. $400/600

accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent

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440.

line, unpierced ears, blonde mohair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2. Comments: Sonneberg, circa 1885, maker unknown. Value Points: the wide-eyed closed mouth child with rare dowel-attachment body is wearing well-detailed antique folklore costume with very rare coiffe. $800/1100

442. Rare American Wooden Doll’s Washstand with Original 1874 Patent Label

442, 443.

18” (46 cm.) l. 19” h. Of fine walnut wood, with burled walnut

443. German Bisque Child, 154, by Kestner in Wonderful Folklore Costume

panels and faux-marble top, the washstand features two cabinet

23” (58 cm.) Bisque shoulder head, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lower lashes, slightly

doors and drawer, each with white porcelain knobs, fancily shaped

modeled brush-stroked brows with decorative glaze, accented nostrils, open mouth, outlined lips, four

backsplash, and towel bars at the sides. With original paper label

porcelain teeth, brunette human hair wig over plaster pate, kid body with pin jointing at hips and

“Patented Sept 8th, 1874”. Excellent condition. American, circa

knees, bisque lower arms. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 154 11 dep. Comments: Kestner, circa

1874. Beautifully constructed doll furnishing with very rare to find

1910. Value Points: the pretty girl wears well-detailed folklore costume with wool-fringed laced vest,

patent label. $600/900

embroidered skirt. $300/500

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444. Beautiful Large German Bisque Child, 949, by Simon and Halbig 29” (74 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth with outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette human hair, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully jointed body with straight wrists, pretty antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SH 16 949. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: sought-after model with especially fine quality of bisque and painting, original body and body finish. $1100/1400

445. German Bisque Character “Revalo” by Gebruder Ohlhaver 21” (53 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lashes, angled brush-stroked brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, open mouth, two sculpted upper teeth, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition bent limb baby body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Germany Revalo 22-12 Germany. Comments: Gebruder Ohlhaver, circa 1915. Value Points: the very sweet expression is enhanced by fine quality of bisque and painting. $300/500

446. German Paper Mache Piglet Candy Container 13” (33 cm.) Paper mache piglet in running pose is covered with white fur hide, has removable head for access to hollow candy container torso, glass eyes, carved nose and mouth. Very good condition, some repair to legs. Germany, circa 1900. Excollection Puppen & Spielzeug Museum of Vienna. $600/900

447. German Bisque Closed Mouth Child, Model 719, by Simon and Halbig 12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, dark eyeliner, thick brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette fleecy wig, early composition and wooden fully jointed body with straight wrists, pretty antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S 5 H 719 dep. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1885. Value Points: rare model with finest bisque and painting, original body and body finish, most endearing gentle smile. $800/1100

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449. German All-Bisque Doll, Model 150, by Kestner 9” (23 cm.) One-piece bisque head and torso, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, slightly parted lips, four porcelain teeth, blonde human hair over plaster pate, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted blue knee-high stockings and black one-strap shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 150. 4. Comments: Kestner, circa 1900. Value Points: pretty child in hard-to-find larger size has all original parts, lovely bisque, and is 447, 448.

448. Two German Bisque Miniature Dolls in Original Scottish Costumes

wearing factory-original dress. $300/500

5” (13 cm.) and 5”. Each has bisque socket head, glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows,

450. Petite French Paper Mache Toy Dachshund on Wheels as Pull Toy

brunette mohair wig, five-piece body; the larger with open mouth and tiny teeth, painted green

6 ½” (17 cm.) Firm structured paper-mache dachshund dog with painted

boots; the smaller with closed mouth and painted black boots. Condition: generally excellent.

black coat, amber glass eyes, leather harness, black snout, with tiny metal

Marks: L Halbig K*R (larger) SW (intertwined, smaller). Comments: Germany, circa 1910. Value

wheels. Excellent condition. French, circa 1890, a rare petite size for the

Points: the little dolls wear factory-original well-detailed Scottish costumes. $300/500

delightful pull toy. $400/600

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451. German Wooden Dollhouse Castle Room of Ludwig II of Bavaria 20” (51 cm.) l. x 13” x 13”. A five-sided wooden room with yellow painted exterior trimmed with maroon and green, has interior walls with richly lithographed scenes to simulate castle architecture. The center panel has “paintings” of four Bavarian kings of the 19th century, highlighted by King Ludwig II as a young boy, along with his grandfather, his father and his brother. There is a short curved staircase with spindled railing and a gallery designed for dramatic entrance to the room. Included are various furnishings, and, notably, a metal bust of Ludwig II along with a framed image of the famous castle Schloss Neuschwanstein that Ludwig II so famously commissioned during his reign, situated on a mountaintop overlooking his childhood home. A gentleman dollhouse doll in military costume stands in the room. Excellent condition, exterior is overpainted. Germany, late 19th-century, a rare room with fascinating historical connections. $2000/2800

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452. Rare German Wooden Doll Room with Lithographed Architectural Details 20” (51 cm.) l. x 12” x 12”. The wooden-framed room with decorative ebony-trimmed columns at the front, wooden base and ceiling molding, has lithographed walls to appear as an actual room with details of wallpaper, windows, doors, lavish draperies, mirrors, prints, architectural trim such as paneled wainscoting, and paper lithographed floor is designed to simulate wooden parquet. There is a blown emerald-green glass dome with two rows of suspended beads, and the room is furnished with a chestnutframed settee and chairs in luxurious green velvet upholstery, along with matching table, framed lithograph, an Art Nouveau lady statue with clock, metal parlor lamp, other accessories, and two bisque dolls with sculpted blonde hair and pretty antique costumes. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1890, a well-constructed and rare room that combines the traditional wooden room box with the lithographed designs found on folding rooms. $1800/2500

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453. French Bisque Bébé Jumeau, Size 12, with Original Signed Jumeau Shoes 26” (66 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, thick brush-stroked brows with feathered detail, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 12 (head) Bébé Jumeau Diplome d’Honneur (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1888. Value Points: especially beautiful model with original body and body finish, gorgeous antique dress and bonnet, undergarments, and original Jumeau shoes impressed “12 Paris Depose” with bee symbol. $3300/4500

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454. Sonneberg Bisque Clown with Rare Bellows for Clapping and Blinking Eyes 13” (33 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass eyes, painted lashes and brows, impressed character features of impressed dimples and eye crinkles, closed mouth with row of painted teeth between the smiling lips, painted clown decorations, fleecy wig, wooden lower arms and legs, painted black boots, wooden torso with bellows which, when squeezed, cause the arms to clap the cymbals and the eyes to rapidly blink open and closed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 157 4. Comments: Sonneberg, circa 1885. Value Points: rare blinking mechanism on the wonderfully characterized face, wearing original jester costume and cap. $800/1200

455. French Bisque Bébé Jumeau with Rare Head Model for Fouquet & Douville 19” (51 cm.) Bisque socket head with inverted T-shaped cutout at the back of head, amberbrown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, lushly painted lashes, wide brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette hand-tied human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 8 (impressed mark). Bébé Vrai Modele Fabrication Jumeau (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, a commissioned head for Fouquet & Douville’s 1891 registered design for sleeping and flirty eyes; the model was made by Jumeau for

456, 457.

a very short period of time as Fouquet & Douville

456. French Toy Bleating Goat with Harness and Metal Horns

seem to have been unsuccessful in marketing their

17” (43 cm.) Firm structured paper mache goat has kid-covered head with glass inset eyes, carved mouth, gilt metal

design. At that point Jumeau used the remaining

horns, leather harness, and a brown fur ruff that hides the nodding motion which causes the goat to “bleat”, with brown

head stock for his own production, using his

fur coat and white legs, black wooden hooves, tiny wheels. Structurally excellent, some sparseness to fur. French, circa

standard paperweight eyes which are seen in this

1885, rare and wonderful toy. $700/900

example. The story is told in The Jumeau Book by Theimer and Theriault, page 258. Value Points:

457. French Bisque Bébé E.J. by Emile Jumeau, Size 8

rare model with very beautiful bisque and eyes,

20” (51 cm.) Bisque socket head, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, lushly painted lashes, rose-blushed

original wig, fine antique velvet dress, woven

eye shadow, dark brush-stroked brows with feathering, shaded nostrils, closed mouth, shaded and outlined lips, pierced

bonnet, undergarments, leather shoes signed SGDG

ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body with original bisque hands.

Depose. $3000/4000

Condition: generally excellent, restoration to fingers. Marks: Depose E 8 J. Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1885. Value Points: pretty wide-eyed bébé has original body, and is wearing pretty antique costume. $3000/4000

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459. Two German Brown-Complexioned Dolls, Models 452 and 459, by Heubach Koppelsdorf 9” (23 cm.) Each has solid domed bisque socket head, tiny glass sleep eyes, painted features, open mouth, two porcelain upper teeth, pierced ears, composition toddler body with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: 452 model is excellent, 459 model has very faint hairline on forehead into hair. Marks: Heubach Koppelsdorf Germany (one marked 452 14/0, the other marked 459 15/0). Comments: Heubach Koppelsdorf, circa 1920, from their exotic doll series. Value Points: fine unplayed with condition,

458. German Brown-Complexioned Bisque Doll, 34-24, by Gebruder Kuhnlenz

with beautiful complexions and original body finish on each, the

459 detail.

459 model has very rare extended lip plate of the African Mursi tribe. $500/800

very full cheeks, brown glass sleep eyes, painted black brows,

461. German Brown-Complexioned Doll by Ernst Heubach, Trio of Schuco Toy Mechanical Clowns

accented nostrils, open mouth with full lips, four porcelain

12” (30 cm.) Bisque shoulder head with sienna-brown complexion, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes,

teeth, black fleecy hair, Sonneberg composition and wooden

single-stroke brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, row of tiny teeth, black mohair wig,

fully jointed body, nice antique costume. Condition: generally

commercial brown muslin stitch-jointed body, composition lower arms, nicely costumed. Condition: generally

excellent. Marks: 34-24. Comments: Gebruder Kuhnlenz, circa

excellent. Marks: Dep (horseshoe mark) 1900 7/0 (head) Hair stuffed made in Germany (body). Comments:

1890. Value Points: highly characterized model with very full

Ernst Heubach, circa 1900. Value Points: rare little brown-complexioned doll in fine sturdy condition; included

cheeks on the rare brown-complexioned doll. $700/900

are three tin mechanical wind-up clowns by Schuco, with original costumes (one key included). $900/1300

14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head with rich brown complexion,

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462. German Brown-Complexioned Character “Hanne” by Schoneau and Hoffmeister 6 ½” (17 cm.) Bisque socket head with amber-brown complexion, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, two porcelain upper teeth, light-brown fleecy mohair wig, five-piece composition toddler body, wearing original grass skirt, floral lei and coronet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S (pb in star) H Hanne 12/0. Comments: Schoneau and Hoffmeister, circa 1920. Value Points: beautiful flawless brown complexion perfectly matching the original body finish on the rare-sized little toddler. $300/500

463. German Bisque Character, 1368, with Cafe-Au-Lait Complexion, by Simon & Halbig 14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, light brown (“cafe-au-lait”) complexion, dark brown sleep eyes, painted black lashes and brows with feathered details, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, black mohair wig, brown composition and wooden ball-jointed body, nice antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, little flakes at pierced ear holes. Marks: 1368 Germany Simon & Halbig S&H 4. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: deeply modeled features enhance the characterization especially around eye corners, nose and lip corners. $2500/3500

464. German Black-Complexioned Bisque Character, 1368, by Simon and Halbig 14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head with ebony-black complexion, black glass inset eyes, painted black lashes and brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, coral-shaded lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, black mohair wig, black composition and wooden fully jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1368 Germany Simon & Halbig S&H 4. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: especially fine modeling on rare character with flawless rich ebony complexion, original body and body finish. $3000/4000 462.

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465. French Musical Automaton “The Seated Guitarist” by Vichy

released, the doll

13” (33 cm.) Seated upon a red velvet-covered base with ebony wooden feet is a

turns her head

bisque head doll with blue glass eyes, painted lashes and brows, dark eyeliner, accented

side to side while

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

alternately lifting

mohair wig, carton torso and legs, metal upper arms, bisque forearms, holding a

and shaking the

decorated wooden guitar. Condition: generally excellent, one finger tip broken.

tambourine and

Comments: Vichy, circa 1860. When wound, and lever released, the guitarist turns

lifting the mask

her head side-to-side and strums the guitar, while two tunes play. Value Points: the

to her face when

daintily-seated lady with lovely bisque expression, executes her musical moment

head is turned in

perfectly. $5000/8000

that direction;

466. Beautiful French Musical Automaton “Ballerina Pirouetting” by Roullet & Decamps

meanwhile her leg taps. Value Points: charming

19” (48 cm.) Posed en pointe upon a velvet-covered large wooden platform is a

automaton

ballerina with bisque head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, open mouth with tiny

accentuated by

porcelain teeth, brunette mohair wig, and having a shapely lady torso with bisque

beautiful bisque

shoulder plate, long slender shapely legs, and bisque forearms. She is wearing her

face, rare to find

superb silk and lace ballerina costume of embroidered tulle, floral coronet, silk ballet

with two tunes,

slippers. When wound, music plays and she pirouettes en pointe, moves her left leg

mechanism and

forward and backward in an elegant sweep, while inclining her upper torso side to

music function

side and moving her arms up and down, while music plays. Condition: generally

well. $5000/7500

excellent. Marks: 2 (head). Comments: The movements are graceful and realistic, capturing classic ballet poses. Music plays. Roullet et Decamps, circa 1890, with bisque head from Emile Jumeau, the popular ballet theme was developed into automaton themes by several makers during this time. Value Points: rare automaton gracefully and realistically captures classic ballet movements and grace, and functions well. $6000/8500

467. Beautiful French Musical Automaton “Lady at the Masquerade Ball” by Leopold Lambert

468. French Bisque Mechanical Waltzing Lady by Jules Steiner 14” (36 cm.) Bisque swivel head on bisque shoulder plate,

18” (46 cm.) A bisque head lady with

pale blue glass

blue glass paperweight eyes, painted

enamel inset eyes,

lashes and brows, closed mouth with

painted lashes,

outlined lips, blonde mohair wig, carton

slightly parted lips

torso and legs, hinged right hip, wearing

with two rows of teeth, pierced ears, blonde lambswool wig over cork pate, kid-over-

a luxurious rose satin and black velvet

paper-mache upper torso and cone-shaped lower form in the shape of a full-length

costume, is seated on the edge of a

skirt bisque arms from below the elbows, nice costumed; when wound, she glides

velvet-covered base, her shapely legs

forward, turns, pauses, glides in another direction, and twirls in varying sequence

crossed at the knees, and her bisque arms posed with a black velvet party

467 detail.

468.

on the three small hidden wheels protruding from the underbase of the skirt form. Condition: generally excellent, movements function well. Comments: Jules Steiner,

mask held in one hand and a tambourine in the other. Condition: generally excellent,

circa 1865, the waltzing lady was deposed by him, and made for a period of years with

two fingers chipped. Marks: L.B. (key). Depose Jumeau 3 (doll) (paper label listing two

variations in the facial model. Value Points: elegant movements, especially beautiful

tunes on the underside). Comments: Lambert, circa 1890. When wound, and lever

face and eyes, perfect bisque hands. $2800/3500

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469. Two All-Original German Bisque Dolls 11” (28 cm.) and 22”. Each has bisque head with blue glass eyes, painted facial

470. All-Original German Bisque Doll in Beautiful Rose Sateen Costume

features, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig, including smaller

17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted

doll with socket head, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully jointed body, and

lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accentedf nostrils and eye corners, open

larger doll with straw-filled muslin body and composition lower limbs. Condition:

mouth, four tiny teeth, outlined lips, dimpled chin, pierced ears, blonde mohair

generally excellent. Marks: 62 3/0 (smaller) 370 AM 4 dep made in Germany (larger).

wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally

Comments: Germany, circa 1890. Value Points: in unplayed with condition, the dolls

excellent. Marks: 1894 Am 4 dep Germany. Comments: Marseille, circa 1895. Value

wear their factory-original fancy dresses. $500/800

Points: pretty wide-eyed doll wears fine factory-original rose sateen dress and bonnet with green silk sash and trim, matching bonnet, original undergarments. $600/900

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471. Pretty Miniature Bisque Doll in Elaborate Trousseau Case for the French Market 6” (15 cm.) doll. 11” x 8” case. Arranged within a wooden case with decorative paper cover is a small bisque doll with blue glass inset eyes, open mouth, teeth, accented features, brunette mohair wig, five piece paper mache body with painted shoes and stockings, along with an additional costume and various accessories such as fan, mirror, lamb, opera glass. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: for the French market, circa 1900, such fanciful arrangements were offered in luxury Parisian doll shops such as Au Nain Bleu. Value Points: unplayed with condition, with original lace edging and rose silk ribbon ties. $900/1400

472. Two AllOriginal German Bisque Dolls 11” (28 cm.) Each has bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, open mouth, tiny teeth, mohair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fullyjointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1894 AM dep Germany 4/0 (larger) MOA 200 Made in Germany Welsch (smaller).

473.

Comments: Germany,

473. Two All-Original German Bisque Child Dolls

circa 1890. Value

9” (23 cm.) and 18”. Each has bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted

Points: sweet little

lashes and brows, open mouth, four teeth, mohair wig, Sonneberg composition

dolls wear thier factory

and wooden fully jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Made

original costumes,.

in Germany 390 A 1/0 M (smaller). Comments: Marseille, circa 1890. Value

$500/700

Points: the pretty little girls are entirely original, wearing fancy store costumes, the larger with wire-framed bonnet to match the dress. $600/900

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474. Rare Set of Limed Finish Dollhouse Furnishings with Ormolu Trim 8� (20 cm.) cupboard. Of light wood with fine limed finish, the matched set comprises cupboard with center upper panel, settee with elaborate surround including two narrow cupboards and a mirrored back mount, library table, arm chair and three side chairs; each of the upholstered pieces having magenta silk cover with stenciled pattern design, and with fancy gilt ormolu trim. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1900. Value Points: rare and beautifully preserved dollhouse furnishings with original ebony and gilt trim, original magenta upholstery. $700/1000

475. Set of German Wooden Dollhouse Furnishings with Rare Upholstery 8� (20 cm.) The light-wood furnishings with dark walnut finish have elaborate carving and silver knobs, and comprise tilting pier mirror with upholstered kneeling pad, and two side cabinets, recamier, two side chairs and a foot pad. The settee and chairs have patterned blue silk upholstery with blue silk fringe. Generally excellent. Germany, circa 1890. $500/800 475.

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476. Charming Petite Dollhouse Room with Original Lithographed Furnishings

small hinged fuel door

18” (46 cm.) w. x 10” h. x 10” d. The wooden-framed room box has two windows

with tall chimney

at the back with interior window sills, simple front columns with original shaded

having flue handle, and

paints that extend around the sides and back, original interior wallpaper (some

four feet and two wire

fading) with fruit-design border and geometric-design lithographed paper floor.

carrying handles on

The room has wooden cornices with lithographed paper swags above lace

the sides. With small

curtains, needlework carpet, an ormolu framed print, and a wonderful set of four

brass label on the front

above a tray for ashes,

early engravings of Paris scenes (Le Pantheon, Les Invalides, Hotel de Ville,

inscribed A.R. Early

and Place de la Concorde in original pressed cardboard frames. Of particular

1800s. $700/900

note is a 10-piece set of wooden furniture with ebonized legs and superb

478. Five German Bisque Dollhouse Gentlemen in Original Costumes

lithographed paper cover with scenes of children, cherubs, and fruit and flowers, comprising dessert armoire, chest with mirrored back, settee and 5 chairs with mauve velvet upholstery, round pedestal table and square pedestal table. The house is pencil-inscribed “811” on the underside.

6” (15 cm.) Each has bisque shoulder head with sculpted short brown

Excellent condition. Probably German, circa 1885. $2000/3000

477. Rare Early Tinplate Stove with Brass Label A.R.

478.

hair, painted facial features, muslin body, bisque lower limbs, and each is 477.

wearing factory-original costume. Condition: bisque excellent, costumes a bit dusty. Comments: Germany, circa 1910. Value Points: included are

13” (33 cm.) including chimney. The tinplate stove with original painted

two rare black-complexioned men; the other three men with variations of

black finish has barrel-shaped oven with two interior racks and hinged door,

brown painted hair. $700/1000

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brunette human hair wig, kid body with gusset jointing, bisque lower arms, pretty antique black silk dress with velvet embroidery, undergarments, stockings, shoes, and pressed-felt bonnet with feathered detail. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 50/7. Comments: Germany, circa 1885. Value Points: beautiful model whose deep blue eyes are enhanced by richly painted lashes and brows. $800/1100

480.

481. German All-Bisque Mignonette and Filigree Carriage 6” (15 cm.) doll. 5” l. carriage. The all479.

479. Beautiful German Bisque Closed Mouth Child, 939, by Simon and Halbig

bisque doll has swivel head, peg-jointed arms, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, singlestroke brows, closed mouth with center accent line, painted white stockings

28” (71 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark

with blue rims, yellow ankle boots with

eyeliner, painted dark curly lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented eye

spars. Condition: generally excellent.

corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined and

Comments: Germany, circa 1890. Value

shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed

Points: beautiful little swivel-head girl

body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S 13 H 939. Comments: Simon and

with elaborate antique lace costume

Halbig, circa 1885. Value Points: especially beautiful example of the rare model, with

and coiffe; included is a soft metal

splendid eyes, original body and body finish, antique red polka dotted school dress,

filigree carriage with silver and gilt trim.

undergarments, stockings and shoes. $1300/1800

$600/900 481.

480. German Bisque Closed Mouth Fashionable Lady

482. Early Sonneberg Child Doll on Bru Kid Bébé Body

18” (46 cm.) Solid domed bisque shoulder head with very full cheeks, blue glass

13” (33 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, grey glass inset

inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, accented eye corners

eyes with spiral threading, painted lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, fringed brows,

and nostrils, closed mouth with accent line between the outlined lips, pierced ears,

accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, kid

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482.

484.

bébé body with curved upper arms, scalloped upper rim, gusset jointing at hips and

Grossman, circa 1880. Value Points: important early German child doll with very

knees, bisque forearms with bisque hands, separately sculpted fingers. Condition:

rare body style. $1100/1500

hairline on head, kid body and bisque hands are pristine. Comments: Sonneberg head on kid body with bisque hands by Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1880. Value Points: rare body in pristine condition. $800/1100

483. Early German Bisque Doll Attributed to Ernst Grossman with Very Rare Body

484. Rare Early Sonneberg Doll with Original Body for the French Market 16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head with very full cheeks, grey glass spiral-threaded eyes with darker grey outer rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, lightly feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears,

14” (36 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head with flat-cut neck rim to accomodate

remnants of original lambswool wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden eight-

the torso dowel, round blue glass eyes with darker blue outer rims, painted long

loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: tiny pinflake on lower left eye

lashes, feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with center

rim, repair at right ankle, wear to original body finish, lower arms repainted. Marks:

accent line, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed

8. Comments: Sonneberg, circa 1880, the model closely resembles the early portrait

body with ball-jointed waist, throat dowel at upper torso, tiny ankles. Condition: two

Jumeau bébé whose market the Sonneberg maker aimed to capture. Value Points: rare

tiniest pinflakes at right lower eye rim, hands rebuilt. Comments: attributed to Ernst

early doll with beautiful expression, original early body. $900/1300

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485. German Bisque Asian Character, 353, by Marseille 16� (41 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, amber-tinted complexion, black shaded hair, tiny brown glass eyes, painted short lashes, tinted brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, composition bent limb baby body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, original body finish albeit repair at ankle. Marks: AM 353 Germany 3/k. Comments: Marseille, circa 1920. Value Points: beautiful complexion and painting on the portrait doll of young Asian child. $500/800

486. Pair, German Bisque Asian Characters, 353, by Marseille 11� (28 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head with amber complexion, shaded blacked hair, tiny brown glass sleep eyes, painted short lashes, tinted brows, closed mouth with center accent line, composition bent limb baby body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: AM Germany 353./2.K (each doll). Comments: Marseille, circa 1920. Value Points: the dear pair are costumed in matching silk as little boy and girl, she with added black mohair wig with floral coronet. $900/1200 487.

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487. French Bisque Bébé with Brown Complexion by Jumeau 15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head with cafe-au-lait brown complexion, amber-brown paperweight inset eyes, dark painted lashes, fringed dark brown brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, shaded lips, row of porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig over cork pate, French brown composition and wooden fully jointed body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 5. Comments: Jumeau, circa 1895. Value Points: beautiful flawless complexion enhanced by deep paperweight eyes, original body and body finish. $1100/1500

488. Pair, German SiennaComplexioned Bisque Dolls as Native Americans 5” (13 cm.) Each has bisque socket head with sienna complexion, large black glass inset eyes, painted features, closed mouth, black mohair wig, sienna composition five-

488.

piece body with painted yellow shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1910. Value Points: the little pair are presented in their original box, wearing original well-detailed Native American costumes. $300/500

489. Three German Bisque Dolls Depicting Native Americans in Original Costumes 11” (28 cm.) - 17”. Each has bisque socket head with siennatinted complexion, brown glass inset eyes, sculpted furrows, painted black lashes and brows, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, black mohair wig, sienna-tinted composition body jointed at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 15/0 (smallest) made in Germany AM 1 (or 3, two larger). Comments: Germany, circa 1890. Value Points: highly characterized features, wearing original factory costumes with accessories. $800/1200 489.

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490.

491.

490. French Paper Mache Moustached Man in Military Uniform

492.

18” (46 cm.) Paper mache socket head with solid bald dome, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, single-stroke brows,

492. French Bisque Bébé by SFBJ in Original Chemise

closed mouth with sculpted brown moustache, five-piece paper mache body. Condition: generally excellent. Comments:

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

Fleischmann and Blodel, circa 1895. Value Points: rare doll with fine original facial complexion, wonderfully sculpted

paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes,

moustache, and wearing his factory-original black woolen military costume with row of brass buttons and shoulder

feathered brows, rose-blushed eye shadow, shaded

epaulets, black kidolene knee-high boots, and matching black brimmed cap with gold braid. $800/1200

nostrils, open mouth, four teeth, pierced ears, brunette

491. Sonneberg Bisque Doll in Rare Nun’s Habit with Accessories

mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body. Condition: generally

19” (48 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils and

excellent. Marks: SFBJ Paris 4. Comments: SFBJ,

eye corners, open mouth, outlined lips, row of teeth, pierced ears, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully jointed

circa 1915. Value Points: pretty shy-faced child has

body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 5 ½. Comments: Sonneberg, maker unknown, circa 1890. Value Points:

original body and body finish, original chemise coiffe,

all-original doll in rare large size for this genre, the doll wearing elaborate original nun’s habit with unusual coiffe and

shoes. $400/600

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was preeminent in poster art during the 1890 Belle Epoque, and like other artists of his era such as Poulbot and Marque, used his talents to design dolls that aided in the preservation of French culture. Value Points: the very rare doll, designed by known artist, is

493. French Paper Mache Soldier in Original Uniform by Emile Lang 493 label.

wonderfully preserved, wearing his original uniform, with origial paper label, and accessories. $800/1000

494. Wonderful French Furnished Wooden Schoolroom with Music Box 11” (28 cm.) 21” w. x 11”. A rectangular box-shaped wooden schoolroom hinges open to reveal a steep-roofed room with teaching lessons pinned onto the walls, teacher’s desk at the back of the room with a bisque head teacher, four double desks at the front with six all-bisque 4” doll students, with glass eyes. The schoolroom includes many accessories such as blackboard easel, counting

12” (30 cm.) Paper

board, and wall charts. There is a bisque head doll “dunce” seated at the dunce chair in the corner. When keywound at the back

mache head with

of the school, music plays and the teacher waves her

painted hair and facial features, closed mouth

arm and turns her head as though instructing. Excellent

with defined teeth, cloth body, bisque hands.

condition, a rare and beautifully preserved miniature

Condition: generally excellent. Marks:

mechanical and musical room. French, circa 1900.

Fabrication Francaise Jouets Tisses E.L. (tag

$1500/1800

on sleeve of several). Comments: depicting French artist, Albert Guillaume, circa 1916,

495. French Paper Mache Soldiers as Jeu de Quilles

produced by the French doll firm of Emile

4” (10 cm.) Set of ten paper mache soldiers with sculpted

Lang, and offered for sale in leading Paris

uniforms and painted facial features, in a set of ten, likely

department stores of the WWI era, intended

originating a set of miniature tenpins (jeu de quilles).

to stir patriotic fervor. Guillaume, the artist,

Excellent condition. French, circa 1900. $300/400

a French soldier of WWI, designed by the

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496. German Wooden Dollhouse Furnishings Attributed to D.H. Wagner 5 ½” (14 cm.) h. secretary desk. Each of light wood with lithographed stenciled gilt over ebony paper cover designed to simulate the French furniture style of Boulle, comprising secetary desk with drop front, interior niches, two lower cabinet doors; hall mirror with white marble shelf; three-drawer chest with white marble top, lady’s writing desk with white marble top, library table with white marble top, and a fauxrosewood sewing table with mirrored interior and fitted niches. Very good condition. Germany, Walterhausen, attributed to D.H. Wagner, circa 1885. $600/900

496.

497. German Wooden Dollhouse Furnishings of Walterhausen Attributed to D.H. Wagner 7” (18 cm.) bookcase. Each furnishing of light wood with lithographed stenciled gilt over ebony paper cover designed to simulate the French furniture style of Boulle, comprising cupboard with unusual draped curtain sides, glass door bookcase with sets of faux books, four-drawer chest, work table with lift top (missing interior mirror), lady’s writing desk, and a shaving table with pedestal base and mirror. Along with two small bisque dollhouse dolls with sculpted hair and original costumes. Good to excellent condition. Germany, attributed to D.H. Wagner of Walterhausen, circa 1880. $900/1300

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498. German Wooden Dollhouse Furnishings from Walterhausen Attributed to D.H. Wagner 7” (18 cm.) cupboards. 6” doll. Comprising four wooden dollhouse furnishings with ebony or rosewood finish and gilt stenciled designs to simulate the furniture of French designer Boulle, including double-door armoire with hanging hooks inside, cupboard with rare shield design on doors and Gothic fretwork on the upper cabinet doors, oval pedestal table, and a marble top toilette table. Along with an all-bisque doll with swivel head, brown glass inset eyes, jointed arms and legs, painted two-strap heeled shoes, blonde mohair wig, antique costume.

498.

Condition: generally excellent, some chipping on edge of door of cupboard. Comments: Germany, circa 1885, the furniture is attributed to D.H. Wagner of Walterhausen. Value Points: rare furnishings in slightly larger size, beautiful allbisque doll. $900/1400

499. Superb German Fruitwood Dollhouse Furnishings from Art Nouveau Era 10” (25 cm.) hall mirror. Of fine honey-toned fruitwood, designed with flowing Art Nouveau styling, the furniture includes a hall tree with hat hooks and umbrella or cane brackets, onyx-topped side table, writing desk with two drawers; and three chairs with rare green leather seats having impressed designs. Excellent condition, one leg needs repair on onyx table. Germany, circa 1890, beautiful examples of furniture design during the high Art Nouveau era. $500/900

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500. German Wooden Dollhouse Furnishings and Two Dollhouse People 8” (20 cm.) cupboard. 6” man. Including furnishings from two various parlor sets, each with wooden frames, and the chairs and sofas with original burgundy velvet upholstery and silk fringe, comprising cupboard with glass doors on upper section, buffet with very elaborate shelving, dessert buffet with cabinet top, three-piece parlor sofa and chairs with cherry finish on frames, and another four-piece parlor sofa and chairs. Also included are two bisque dollhouse dolls with bisque shoulder heads and original bodies, including gentleman with sculpted moustache, and lady with chignon. Generally excellent. Germany, circa 1890. $600/900

501. Eight Early Petite German Bisque Dollhouse Dolls 5” (13 cm.) Each has bisque shoulder head with sculpted hair and facial features, muslin body, bisque lower limbs. Condition: generally excellent, one foot chipped, some costume fraility. Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: rare early dollhouse models with wonderful variations including lady with very elaborate upswept hair with gilt band, child with rare dark brown hair, and boy with sculpted bonnet, some with original costumes. $800/1400 501.

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502. German Wooden Dollhouse Furnishings Attributed to Schneegass & Sohne 8” (20 cm.) h. hall mirror. Of finely grained wood in a warm honey tone, and with silver knobs, the furnishings comprise two matching hall mirrors with columned sides, dessert buffet with decorative mounts on doors, lady’s writing desk, sewing table with fitted interior, marble top nightstand, two chairs with blue velvet upholstery, and a set of six chairs with burgundy velvet upholstery. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1890, attributed to Schneegass & Sohne. Value Points: fine quality of construction and excellent woods in the realistic miniature furnishings. $500/900

503. Six German Bisque Dollhouse Gentleman with Sculpted Hats 3” (8 cm.) - 6”. Each has bisque shoulder head with sculpted hair and hat, painted facial features, muslin body, bisque lower arms and legs, painted shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1900. Value Points: rare models include two gentleman with moustaches and sculpted top hats (one with original costume), two with helmets and goggles (aviators or chauffeurs), man with grey derby, and man with brown brimmed cap with dark brim and band. $900/1200 503.

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with large pink bows on ruffled-edge blue cap and muslin gusset-jointed body, marked Made in Germany No. 232 Ges 18/0 Gesch; another with fitted blue bonnet with three large bows and composition bent limb baby body marked R.A. 22-7/0; and the third with sculpted white stocking cap with blue pom-pom and composition bent limb baby body, marked 28 - 12/0. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (see above). Comments: Germany, circa 1917, Theodore Recknagel and Gebruder Knoch. Value Points: delightful trio of character babies with variations of sculpted baby hats. $700/1200

506. German Bisque “Missing Tooth” Character Boy by Gebruder Knoch 13” (33 cm.) Bisque shoulder head with sculpted blonde sideparted hair in short boyish fashion, sculpted big ears, painted facial features, narrow blue squinting eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single-stroke arched brows, closed mouth

506.

with wide beaming smile, sculpted teeth with two amusing “missing teeth”, muslin stitchjointed body, bisque lower arms, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Made in Germany ges 241 gesch 16/0. Comments: 504, 505.

504. Large German Bisque Art Character, 100, by Kammer and Reinhardt 20” (50 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, painted brown baby hair with defined brush

Gebruder Knoch, Germany, circa 1912. Value Points: delightful portrayal of young character boy with “gap-toothed” smile, oversized ears, and upturned nose. $300/500

stroke tapered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded

507. Sonneberg Bisque Child, 41-25, by Gebruder Kuhnlenz

and outlined lips, composition bent limb baby body, muslin baby dress. Condition: generally

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

excellent. Marks: K*R 100 50. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1909, the first model

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

from the art character series in a fine large size, with especially fine quality of sculpting and

open mouth, outlined lips, two square-cut upper teeth, dimpled chin,

bisque. $400/500

pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden

strokes, intaglio-sculpted painted teal-blue eyes, heavy eyelids with thick upper eyeliner, one-

505. Three German Bisque Character “Bonnet” Dolls by Recknagel and Knoch

fully jointed body, wearing pretty aqua silk and lace dress, undergarments, fancy aqua silk bonnet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 41-25. Comments: Gebruder Kuhnlenz, circa 1890. Value points: pretty doll

8” (20 cm.) -11”. Each has solid domed bisque head with sculpted bonnet and painted facial

with very plump cheeks and dimpled chin, original body and body finish.

features, closed mouth with smiling expression, and nice antique costume; one as shoulder head

$500/700

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508. Two Petite German Bisque Character Dolls by Gebruder Heubach 7” (18 cm.) Each has bisque socket head with solid dome, painted blonde baby hair, intaglio dark blue eyes with white eye dots, red and black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, closed mouth, composition bent limb baby body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 8/0 Heubach Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912. Value Points: one with wistful

510.

pouting expression, one with laughing expression with two beaded lower

closed mouth with very full lips, kidolene body with pin-jointing, bisque lower arms, antique

teeth. $400/600

costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1920. Value Points: rare little tomboy model with enhancing glaze on hair, large sculpted bow. $300/500

509. German Bisque Character with Sculpted Bobbed Hair and Blue Hair Bow

510. Rare German Bisque Glass-Eyed Art Character, Model 114 “Gretchen” by Kammer and Reinhardt

11” (28 cm.) Bisque shoulder head of

10” (26 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, fringed upper lashes, one-stroke tapered

plump-cheeked girl, sculpted short blonde

brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with wistful expression on the downcast lips, brunette

bobbed hair with large blue hair bow,

mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks:

painted facial features, small blue eyes,

K*R 114 26. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt from their art character series, with rare glass

black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows,

eyes, original body and body finish, and wonderful antique costume. $2000/3000 509.

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511. Wonderful Doll’s Wooden Art Nouveau Bedroom Furnishings

body with jointed wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F. 4 G. Comments:

12” (30 cm.) armoire. Each of fruitwood with elaborate overall fretwood carved trim

Gaultier, circa 1878. Value Points: especially beautiful doll whose delicate

in scroll and foliage design, comprising bed with high headboard, armoire, washstand

complexion and brilliant eyes contrast the plump facial modeling, rare original

with mirror and nightstand with white marble tops. Generally excellent, few small

wooden body with fine detail of sculpting including fingers and toes. $5500/7500

chips. Circa 1890. $800/1200

512. French Bisque Poupée with Original Costume and Signed Shoes

514. Wooden Winter Sleigh with Hand-Painted Scenes and Elaborate Carving

11” (28 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, blue glass

28” (71 cm.) The thick wooden sleigh is ornamented with elaborate carving and

paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed

has hand-painted scenes on the side panels. Appropriately sized for larger doll.

mouth with center accent line, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, firmly stuffed

Excellent condition. Maker and age uncertain. $300/500

muslin poupée body with leather arms, stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 3/0. Comments: Gaultier, circa 1880. Value Points:

515. French Bisque Block Letter Bébé by Gaultier

beautiful eyes on the petite poupée, wearing original parlor maid costume including

16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump cheeks, amber-brown glass

leather shoes signed L.D. Paris. $900/1200

paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked and multi-

513. Beautiful Early French Bisque Block Letter Bébé by Gaultier with Wooden Articulated Body

feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with heart-shaped upper lip and tiny stuck-out tongue tip, shaded and outlined lips, dimpled chin, pierced ears, auburn mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed

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

body, antique costume, bonnet, undergarments, leather shoes impressed with full figure

with darker blue iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented

of doll. Condition: generally excellent, body is French but not original. Marks: F. 4 G.

nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, heart-shaped upper lip, outlined lips, pierced

Comments: Gaultier, circa 1882. Value Points: beautiful expression on the early model

ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French all-wooden six-loose-ball-jointed

with block letter signature, rich brown eyes. $2800/3500

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Unis France 71 149 251. Comments: SFBJ, Unis France epoch, circa 1920. Value Points: the chubby-cheeked dimpled character has original body, body finish, knit suit, original paper wrist label, and carries his own French paper mache clown with clown painted features, and clown printed with clown images. $800/1200

517. Rare French Bisque Character, Model 242, by SFBJ with Toy Clown 14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head with pate cut at back of head and partially sculpted hair under lambswool wig, blue glass “jewel” inset eyes, painted brown curly lashes, single-stroke angled brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, mouth modeled closed except for original circlehole in center of shaded and outlined lips, blonde mohair wig, French composition and wooden fully jointed body, nicely costumed. Marks: SFBJ 232 Paris 4 (head). Comments: SFBJ, circa 1912, the model was designed to be presented as a child (as in this case) or as a nursing baby with baby body and internal head mechanism. Value Points: rare model with very fine sculpting

517.

and bisque, fine luminous complexion, original body and body finish, and carrying his own rare little paper mache clown toy with pull-string in torso which causes the clown to jump up and down. $1100/1500 516.

516. French Bisque Toddler, 251, by SFBJ with Original Paper Label, with Toy Clown

516 label.

518. Petite French Bisque Bébé, 1907, Size 1, with Toy Bisque Clown 10” (25 cm.) Bisque socket head, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, lushly painted lashes, brush-stroked

15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown

brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, outlined lips, four

glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted

porcelain teeth, pierced ears, auburn mohair wig over cork pate,

lower lashes, short-stroke brows, accented

French composition and wooden fully jointed body. Condition:

nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth

generally excellent. Marks: 1907 1. Comments: SFBJ, circa

modeled as though open with shaded lips,

1907, from original Jumeau models. Value Points: endearing

two sculpted upper teeth, blonde mohair

petite wide-eyed bébé with lovely bisque, original body and

bobbed wig, French composition and wooden fully jointed toddler

body finish, original muslin chemise, socks and shoes, and

body with side-hip jointing. Condition: generally excellent. Marks:

carrying her own small bisque head doll clown. $700/1000 518.

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brunette mohair wig with side-coiled braids, French composition and wooden fully jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: R 1 D. Comments: Rabery and Delphieu, circa 1895. Value Points: with original muslin chemise dress, knit stockings, red kidskin shoes with silk bows signed “Paris Rabery 1”, and holding a pair of miniature bisque dolls by SFBJ in original Brittany folklore costumes. $1800/2500

519. French Bisque Bébé by Rabery and Delphieu with Signed Rabery Shoes, and Holding Two Miniature Dolls

520. French Bisque Bébé by Gaultier Freres

20” (51 cm.) Bisque socket head, dark blue glass paperweight

outlined and shaded lips with two rows of tiny porcelain teeth, dimpled chin, pierced ears, brunette human

inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, dark brush-stroked

hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body. Condition: generally excellent.

brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, shaded

Marks: 10 F.G. (scroll). Comments: Gaultier Freres, circa 1888. Value Points: rare double row of teeth,

and outlined lips, row of tiny porcelain teeth, pierced ears,

beautiful bisque, very deep paperweight eyes, pretty antique costume. $1700/2500

26” (66 cm.) Bisque socket head, very deep grey glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted dark curly lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, open mouth,

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pewter hands. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: P. 5 D. Comments: Petit & Dumoutier, circa 1880. Value Points: especially beautiful large model of the rare bébé, with original body and body finish and having finest bisque and painting, and extraordinary large luminous eyes, lovely antique costume. $9000/12,000

522. French Mechanical Toy “Girl with Hunting Hound” by Gustav Vichy 12” (30 cm.) A bisque head girl with swivel head, brown glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, brunette human hair over cork pate, carton torso and legs, wire upper arms and bisque forearms is standing upon a metal platform with three spoked wheels, alongside a large black and white spotted hunting hound with glass eyes. When wound, the girl vigorously moves her arms up and down, and turns head side to side, while wheels turn and the toy moves along. Condition: generally excellent, fingertip broken. Marks: G. Vichy Paris (mechanism). Comments: Gustav Vichy, circa 1875. Value Points: unusually large size of the classic Vichy toy with originally costumed girl is well-functioning. $4000/6000

521, 522.

521. Beautiful French Bisque Bébé with Splendid Eyes by Petit et Dumoutier 22” (56 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head with very full plump cheeks, very deep grey glass paperweight inset eyes with darker blue outer irises, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve-blushed eye shadow, lightly feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with pale outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde handtied human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with original 523.

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523. French Bisque Doll with Lovely Antique Costume Attributed to Joanny 18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, 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 heart-shaped upper lip, outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair hand-tied wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden lady body with shapely bosom and waist, elongated limbs. Condition: generally excellent, two tiny wig pulls at crown rim. Marks: 7. Comments: French, attributed to Joanny, circa 1885. Value Points: compelling distinctive look of the wide-eyed bébé, wearing fine antique burgundy and grey woolen walking suit with bonnet, leather purse, undergarments, stockings, and shoes. $3000/4000

524. Charming French Mechanical Toy “Little Girl Playing Ball and Stick” by Vichy 13” (33 cm.) Standing upon a three-wheeled tinplate base is a bisque head girl with blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth, pierced ears, long blonde mohair wig over cork pate, carton torso and legs, wire upper arms, metal hands. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: G. Vichy

524.

Paris (mechanism). Comments: Gustav Vichy, Paris, circa 1875, from a series which presented similarly themed elegant little girls at play such as badminton, or butterfly catching. Value Points: charming and rare little toy with beautiful doll, original costume, charming activity. $2800/3500

525. Beautiful French Bisque Wide-Eyed Bébé in Lovely Costume by Mystery Maker 21” (53 cm.) Bisque socket head with very full cheeks and throat, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted dark curly lashes, thick brush-stroked brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, impressed chin dimple, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 7. Comments: French, circa 1884, mystery maker. Value Points: beautiful wide-eyed plump-faced bébé with compelling expression, fine antique silk and lace costume. $4000/5500 525.

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526. French Bisque Bébé Louvre, Size 9, by Emile Jumeau with Signed Jumeau Shoes 19” (48 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, lushly brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair hand-tied wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: B. 9 L. Comments: Bébé Louvre, made under commission by Emile Jumeau for the Paris department store, Au Louvre, circa 1890. Value Points: the distinctively modeled bébé has lovely bisque and painting, original body and body finish, and wears lovely antique costume including Jumeau black leather shoes signed “Paris Depose 9” with bee symbol. $3000/4000

527. Sonneberg Bisque Doll as Marquis with Musical Bellows 13” (33 cm.) Bisque head with flanged neck, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, brunette mohair wig, wooden block torso with squeeze bellows, wire upper arms and legs, wooden lower arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 103 1 (head) D.R. Patent No. 56996 (sticker on torso). Comments: Sonneberg, circa 1885, maker unknown. Value Points: all-original doll with fine silk Marquis costume including tricorn hat; when bellows are squeezed, music plays, and he moves his arm as though playing violin (included, not shown). $800/1200

528. French Bisque Brown-Eyed Bébé by Denamur 16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, amber-

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brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, roseblushed eye shadow, 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: R 2/0 D. Comments: Rabery and Delphieu, circa 1890. Value Points: pretty shy-faced child with soft rosy complexion and rich brown eyes, original body and body finish, nice antique costume. $2200/2800

529. Pretty French Bisque Premiere Bébé by Emile Jumeau 14” (36 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head, brown glass inset eyes in hand-cut eye sockets, delicately painted lashes, lightly feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-

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side of head at crown rim, arms repainted. Marks: Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (torso).

531. Beautiful French Bisque Bébé Mothereau in Petite Size with Couturier Dress

Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878, his premiere bébé with endearing tentative shy

12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head with very full cheeks, brown glass inset eyes, dark

expression, original early body, pretty antique costume and shoes with impressed full

eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, mauve-blushed eye

figure of a doll on the soles. $3000/4000

shadow, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined pale lips,

jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent, few small wig pulls at

530. Gilt Wooden Salon Chair and Settee for Small French Bébés

pierced ears, brunette human hair over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: M 3 B. Comments:

10” (25 cm.) The set is of finely carved wood with fancy spindles in the faux-bamboo

Mothereau, circa 1882. Value Points: very dear petite size with dramatic large brown

style, and with rich gold leaf finish, with rose silk tufted seats and braid trim, including

eyes and beautifully painted complexion and features, lovely couturier dress is likely

side chair and settee with arms. Excellent condition. French, artisan maitrisse models

original. $7000/9000

in the 19th century style. $500/800

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532. Four German Bisque “Bonnet” Dolls by Hertwig 17” (43 cm.) -19”. Each has bisque shoulder head with sculpted bonnet, blonde curly forehead curls, painted facial features, pale blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, brown single-stroke brows, three with original muslin body and bisque lower limnbs with painted brown ankle boots, one with new cloth body and porcelain limbs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Hertwig, Germany, circa 1890. Value Points: wonderful imaginative sculpting of bonnets, including a pair with woven hats and variation of flower color trim, one in winter hood with fluffy trim, and the fourth with elaborately ruffled poke bonnet. $800/1100

533. Two German All-Bisque Costumed Children by Hertwig 7” (18 cm.) Each has one-piece bisque head, torso and legs, pin-jointed arms, with sculpted hair, school costumes and shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Hertwig, circa 1915. Value Points: the boy and girl are posed with side-glancing eyes at each other and with wonderful details of costumes. $300/500

534. German Bisque Doll with Sculpted Brown Hair and Black Hair Band in Rare Large Size 26” (66 cm.) Bisque shoulder head with plump face, sculpted brown hair drawn away from face into short rolled curls and held by a gilt-edged black hair band, pale blue upper-glancing eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brown brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, muslin stitchjointed body, porcelain hands attributed to Lacmann. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: rarity factors include brown hair, hair band, large size, rare body, beautiful antique gown. $700/1000 534.

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535. Five German Bisque “Bonnet” Dolls by Hertwig 15” (38 cm.) -17”. Each has bisque shoulder head with sculpted blonde hair in various styes, topped by a fanciful bonnet or cap, painted facial fatures, blue eyes, closed mouth, two with original muslin bodies with bisque lower limbs, painted brown ankle boots and tassel ties, third with antique muslin stitch-jointed body, and two with new muslin bodies and bisque limbs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, Hertwig, circa 1890. Value Points: rare bonnet styles include jester cap, stocking cap with front tassel, and a wonderful straw bonnet with mauve trim, and matching mauve bodice bow, and all five with sculpted bodice detail. $800/1100

536. Five Diminutive German “Bonnet” Dolls by Hertwig 10” (25 cm.) -14”. Each has bisque shoulder head with sculpted long curly or flowing hair beneath a sculpted bonnet, painted facial features, four with original muslin bodies and bisque and porcelain

535.

lower limbs, painted brown ankle boots and brown tassel stocking ties. Condition: generally excellent, bodies sturdy with some light spotting. Comments: Hertwig, Germany, circa 1900. Value Points: included are two of the rare butterfly motif bonnets, each doll also with detail of sculpting on bodice or throat ribbon. $500/800

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537. French Bisque Bébé Dep by Jumeau with Original Rose Satin Signed Jumeau Shoes 18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass eyes, mohair lashes, painted lower lashes, brush-stroked modeled brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, blonde human hair hand-tied wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: dep 7. Comments: Jumeau/SFBJ, circa 1899. Value Points: pretty child with lovely bisque, original lashes, wig, body, body finish, antique costume including rose knit socks, and rose satin shoes signed “Paris Depose 7” with bee symbol. $1100/1400

538. French Bisque Doll by Gaultier in Taufling Costume as Candy Container 11” (28 cm.) Bisque swivel head, brown glass inset eyes, painted brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, blonde mohair wig, on hollow cardboard cylinder-shaped body which separates at the waist for access to the interior in its function as candy container, composition jointed arms. Condition: generally excellent, some dustiness of costume. Marks: F.G. (in scroll, on head) Bonnet Depose (gilt lettering on base). Comments: Gaultier Freres, under commission from the luxury French bon-bon shop of Bonnet, circa 1890. Value Points: rare luxury novelty, wearing original white pique taufling ensemble trimmed with rose silk bows. $900/1400

539. French Bisque Mechanical Swimming Doll “Ondine” by Elie Martin in Rare Size 16” (41 cm.) A bisque head doll with blue glass eyes, painted features, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, cork torso enclosing mechanism, tin loosely jointed limbs with painted finish, and wearing factory-original red cotton swimsuit with lace trim is designed to “swim” when keywound. Condition: generally excellent, mechanism functions well. Marks: 4 (doll). Comments: designed by Elie Martin, the toy was displayed at the 1878 Paris Exposition where it won a Medaille d’Or. The toy was discussed in an 1882 book “Les Jouets d’Enfants” by Demoulin: “The Ondine was invented by a highly talented and well educated individual who acquired a serious aversion to water as a young boy. He was wise enough not to try to conquer his instinctive revulsion to water by violent means, but instead had the idea of a swimming doll that would familiarize children with swimming...” (see The 539.

Encyclopedia of French Dolls by Theimer, page 396). Value Points: rare large size of the amusing doll, with original wig, swimsuit, and wonderfully functioning mechanism; when wound, she vigorously moves her hands,

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arms and legs in a brisk swimming motion. $2000/3000

540. French Bisque Mechanical Walking Bébé with Unique System 24” (61 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lower lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, shaded and outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over

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brass roller feet, composition and wooden fully jointed arms, pull-string mama crier, original muslin chemise. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: dep. Comments: French, circa 1895, when keywound and lever pulled, the doll “walks” on roller feet, waves arms, turns head, and cries “mama”. Value Points: rare mechanical walking doll with intricate mechanism and distintively designed feet. $1800/2200

541. French Bisque Flapper Doll 13” (33 cm.) Waist-up figure of adult lady with shapely bosom, heart-shaped oval face and elongated throat has black enamel eyes, painted features, closed mouth, brunette mohair wig, loop-jointed long slender arms, cloth lower torso, nice vintage costume including lace mantilla. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1910. Value Points: beautiful shape of face and elegant long throat, excellent bisque. $300/500

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cork pate, French body with one-piece carton torso and legs, removable front torso panel for access to the intricate mechanism and bellow crier which operate from keywind at side of torso, 540.

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542. French Paper Mache Caricature Doll of Chinese Man 17� (43 cm.) Composition socket head with amber-

French, maker unknown, from arts populaire toy production of the early 1900s. Value Points: rare toy with highly characterized caricature features, fine original finish preserved, original blue costume. $300/500

tinted complexion, highly characterized features,

543. Two Japanese Paper Mache Character Children

black painted hair with mohair queue at the back,

18� (46 cm.) Each has oversized paper mache head with gofum finish, whitened complexion with blushed

molded blue cap, large bulbous eyes with tiny irises,

cheeks, enamel eyes, pierced nostrils, five-piece composition body. Condition: very good, some frailty of

high comma-shaped brows, accented red lines on face,

costume, crazing on one leg. Comments: Japanese, early 20th century. Value Points: wonderful characterization

closed mouth with broad grimace, paper mache body

of the rare large models, oversized ears, one with painted hair, one with wig, each with original costumes.

with jointing at shoulders, hips and wrists, red painted

$600/900

shoes. Condition: generaly excellent. Comments:

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543.1. Japanese All-Bisque Miniature Dolls in Original Boxes 3 ½” (9 cm.) Twelve allbisque dolls with sculpted hair, facial features and boxes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Made in Japan. Comments: circa 1930s and 1940s. Value Points: including a set of little school girls in various fashionable costumes, and a set of children portraying cowboys and Indians, both sets in original boxes. Along with a box of “Cake Circus Set”, made in Occupied Japan, with 11 all-bisque circus figures including clowns, ringmaster, and performing animals, each with painted costume. $300/500

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544. Seven American Cloth Dolls by Georgene Novelties and Molly-E 14” (36 cm.) Each is all muslin with mask-pressed and printed/painted facial features, yarn wig, stitch-jointed limbs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Georgene Novelties, designs by Georgene Averill, and Molly-E doll designs of Philadelphia, circa 1930s. Value Points: vibrant fabric colors and decorations are perfectly preserved on the seven character dolls, some with original labels, three with original boxes. $400/700

545. Amusing Large French Brown Felt Character by Les Jouets Alfa 22” (56 cm.) Brown felt head with pressed features, little button-shaped nose, brown glass upper-glancing eyes, red felt nose, black fleecy wig, firmly stuffed muslin body, brown felt hands. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Les Jouets Alfa Made in France (stamp on foot). Comments: circa 1940. Value Points: delightfully characterized doll with original red and white uniform and turban. $500/800

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546. Rare French Bisque Bébé Modele by Leon Casimir Bru

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547. French Bisque Bébé with Splendid Eyes by Mothereau 21” (53 cm.) Bisque socket head with heart-shaped face, very large blue glass

17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head with

paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading and darker blue outer irises, painted dark

plump cheeks, blue glass inset eyes with

lashes, mauve-blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented eye

spiral threading, thick dark eyeliner,

corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, dimpled chin,

painted lashes, mauve-blushed eye shadow,

pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully

brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented

jointed body, nice antique costume and shoes. Condition: old hairline from crown rim

eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with

to center right brow. Marks: 7 B.M. Comments: Mothereau, circa 1885. Value Points:

defined space between the outlined lips,

beautiful wide eyes enhanced by mauve blushing, lovely complexion and painting.

pierced ears, blonde lambswool wig over cork

$2800/3500

pate, wooden fully articulated body with dowel ankles. Condition: non-original hands glued to

548. French Bisque Portrait Bébé by Jumeau with Rare All-Wooden Original Body

jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips, knees, and lower arms, very faint hairline on right cheek.

17” (43 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head, almond-shaped brown glass enamel inset

Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1880, the

eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve-blushed eye shadow, feathered brows,

premiere model of his Bébé Modele. Value Points:

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

beautiful doll with splendid eyes, rare body with fine sculpting. $7000/11,000

pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French all-wooden eight-looseball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: old hairline on forehead, left toes missing, one baby finger missing. Marks: 1 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris

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(body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878, his early period luxury bébé known as portrait model. Value Points: gorgeous rare early model with beautiful complexion and painting of features, rare original body. $2000/3000

549. Gorgeous French Bisque Portrait Bébé by Emile Jumeau with Splendid Modeling

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24” (61 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head

space between the shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, original blonde

with elongated neck and very full cheeks

mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-

and throat, wide blue glass paperweight

jointed body with very plump limbs and straight wrists. Condition: overpaint

inset eyes (known as “wrap-around”) with

on upper forehead (only). Marks: 5 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body).

defined spiral threading and dark iris rims,

Comments: Emile Jumeau, his early period luxury bébé known as “portrait”,

dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve-

circa 1878. Value Points: gorgeous early bébé with superb eyes, modeling and

blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked and

expression, finest bisque and painting, original body and body finish of the very

feathered brows, accented eye corners,

rare model. $7000/10,000

shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined 549 detail.

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550. Very Rare French Bisque Exotic Poupée with Ebony-Black Complexion Attributed to Leon Casimir Bru 17” (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head with rich ebony-black complexion on matching kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, brown glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted black lashes and brows, pointy nose tip with flaring nostrils, open mouth with double row of tiny porcelain teeth, pointy chin, pierced ears, black fleecy wig, black kid poupée body with gusset jointing at hips, knees and elbows, stitched and separated fingers, lovely red woolen costume with black soutache embroidery. Condition: fine professional restoration on sides and back of head, original complexion and painting on face and features, light paint rubs on earlobes. Comments: attributed to Leon Casimir Bru, the extremely rare model is discussed in The Bru Book, pages 170175. Value Points: superb sculpting of features and fine gleaming patina of ebony complexion. $2800/4500 550.

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551. French Bisque Whistling Character by Jules Steiner 13” (33 cm.) Bisque socket head with very angular features, dark blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with “O” hole at the center, brunette mohair wig, French paper-mache five-piece body with hollow at back torso designed to accommodate a rubber ball which would aid in the whistling sound, antique costume. Condition: hairline at forehead. Marks: Le Parisien (red stamp). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1890, the facial model was uniquely designed for this doll. Value Points: rare model with original body, wonderful expression. $1800/2200

552. Petite French Bisque Portrait Bébé by Jumeau, Size 1 11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, very large brown glass enamel eyes known as “wraparound”, dark eyeliner, short painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body, lovely vintage velvet and silk costume, blue knit socks, fine antique shoes incised “1”. Condition: hairline on right side of head from crown rim to outer right eye. Marks: 1 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878. Value Points: rare and very beautiful early model , original body and body finish. $2500/3500

553. Extremely Rare French Bisque Art Character, Model 218, by Emile Jumeau 27” (69 cm.) Bisque socket head, large dark blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth modeled wide open as though very startled, three sculpted teeth, sculpted tongue, separately modeled pierced ears, French composition and wooden fully jointed body, original muslin chemise with silk banner “Bébé Jumeau” and original knit stockings and black leather shoes incised “Bébé Jumeau 12”. Condition: head has been broken, reglued (all parts intact) and repainted. Marks: 218 Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 12 (head) Bébé Jumeau Diplome d’Honneur (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, the very rare model 218, from the firm’s art character series of 1892. Value Points: few models are known to exist of the extremely rare doll, in wonderful size, original chemise, shoes, and with two blue ribbon awards. $13,000/16,000

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Immediately following the catalogued session on Sunday, there will be a Discovery Day auction of additional antique dolls, dollhouses, toys, furniture, and accessories. There is no absentee or internet bidding at this Discovery Day portion of the auction. 260


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