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Only the most special items are worthy of the Gold Horse designation. Items in this category with the Gold Horse seal deserve your special consideration. Theriault’s will guarantee to the original purchaser of any Gold Horse lot a credit toward future purchases for the hammer price of that lot (after thirty-six months). Specific conditions governing this guarantee are cited in the “Terms of Sale” at the end of the catalogue. The buyer shall receive a Gold Horse certificate tag to such effect at the time of purchase and the Gold Horse lot will be permanently registered in our gallery.

1. 16” Early Period French Bisque Premiere Bébé by Emile Jumeau with Lambswool Wig

100. 21” Grand-Sized German Bisque Googly, Model 163, by Hertel and Schwab

2. 19” French Bisque Poupée by Jumeau with Superb Original Wig and Early Costume

107. 16” German Bisque Art Character by Adolf Wislizenus with Characterized Features

4. 16” Beautiful French Bisque Bébé by Emile Jumeau with Rare Ebony Black Complexion

126. 11” Petite French Bisque Bébé by Mothereau with Early Mark, Original Costume

6. 24” French Bisque Bébé Jumeau with Amber Brown Complexion and Original Costume

127. 24” Beautiful French Bisque Bébé Triste by Emile Jumeau, Size 11

8. 24” German Bisque Closed Mouth Child by Kestner, Size 15, with Signed French Shoes

140. 7” Set, American Wooden Soldiers “Famous Guards”

9. Wonderful All-Original French “Mignonette Creche” with Original Box Room

153. 9” Petite German Bisque Art Character, “Marie” by Kammer and Reinhardt

22. 14” German Bisque Glass-Eyed Kewpie with Composition Toddler Body

154. 12” Rare German Bisque Art Character, Model 107, “Karl” by Kammer and Reinhardt

23. 18” German Bisque “Mein Liebling” by Kammer and Reinhardt in Sailor Costume

155. 24” Beautiful French Bisque Bébé Jumeau, Size 11, in Fine Ivory Satin Costume

24. 18” German Bisque Child “Mein Liebling”, Model 117A, by Kammer and Reinhardt

171. 17” Beautiful French Bisque Brown-Eyed Bébé by Joanny

25. 15” German Bisque Art Character “Phillip”, 115/A, by Kammer and Reinhardt

172. 26” Very Beautiful French Bisque Bébé by Joanny

26. 18” German Bisque Character, 101, “Marie” with Glass Eyes by Kammer and Reinhardt

180. 24” French Bisque Bébé by Leon Casimir Bru and Beautiful Antique Costume

30. 14” Rare Early French Bisque Bébé by Jumeau with Signed “J” Rose Kidskin Shoes

183. 16” German Bisque Character, 1296, by Franz Schmidt in Superb Costume

31. 14” Gorgeous French Bisque Bébé by Leon Casimir Bru, Size 4, in Exquisite Costume

188. 16” French Bisque Brown-Eyed Bébé by Leon Casimir Bru with Signed Bru Shoes

33. 20” French Bisque Bébé Triste, Rare Size 9, by Emile Jumeau in Original Costume

191. 19” Very Beautiful Solemn-Faced French Bisque Bébé “H” by Aristide Halopeau

39. 15” Earliest Model French Bisque Bébé by Schmitt et Fils, Rare Neck Jointing System

197. 36” Grand-Sized German Bisque Child by Heinrich Handwerck, Folklore Costume

40. 15” Beautiful Early French Bisque Bébé by Schmitt et Fils with Original Signed Body

211. 17” Beautiful French Bisque Blue-Eyed Bébé by Schmitt et Fils with Signed Body

41. 12” Petite French Bisque Bébé Brevete by Leon Casimir Bru in Rare 3/0 Size

218. 16” French Bisque Brown-Eyed Bébé E.J. by Emile Jumeau, Original Jumeau Jewelry

43. 17” Very Beautiful Early French Bisque Portrait Bébé by Jumeau

223. 14” French Bisque Bébé E.J. by Jumeau with Original Signed E.J. Shoes

53. 40” American Salesman’s Sample Tiger Maple Kitchen Cabinet

241. 16” German Bisque “Jubilee” Googly, Model 165, Body by Hertel and Schwab

65. 18” French Bisque Bébé Brevete by Leon Casimir Bru with Original Signed Shoes

243. 6 ½” Delightful German All-Bisque Googly, 111, with Jointed Elbows and Knees

66. 15” French Bisque Bébé by Leon Casimir Bru with Rare Painted Teeth

244. 15” German Bisque Googly, 221, by Kestner with Rare Original Kid Toddler Body

67. 19” French Bisque Smiling Poupée, Size G, by Leon Casimir Bru

249. 10 ½” Petite and All-Original French Bisque Bébé, Figure A, by Jules Steiner

70. 20” Very Rare French Bisque Bébé, SX, by Henri Delcroix with Splendid Eyes

252. 18” French Bisque Brevete by Leon Casimir Bru with Beautiful Antique Costume

73. 30” Grand German Bisque Closed Mouth Doll, Model 103, by Kestner

258. 11” Rare and Charming German Bisque Glass-Eyed Character, 184, by Kestner

95. 26” Gentle-Faced French Bisque Bébé Jumeau with Incised Depose Mark

261. 8” Tiny Size of German Bisque “Mein Liebling”, 117A, by Kammer and Reinhardt

96. 21” Beautiful French Bébé with Rare Incised “Brevete Jumeau” Signature

262. 22” Beautiful German Bisque Glass-Eyed “Gretchen” by Kammer and Reinhardt

99. 34” French Poster Illustrated by Poulbot Promoting Children’s Health

1. An Early Period French Bisque Premiere Bébé by Emile Jumeau with Lambswool Wig 16” (41 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head with plump lower cheeks, brown glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, lushly painted dark curly lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined pale lips, pierced ears, blonde lambswool wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, costume included. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 5 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878. Value Points: early premiere model of the important bébé has precious delicate modeling and bisque, original early body and body finish, and is wearing a beautiful early silk dress with Alencon embroidered lace and fancy bonnet. $5000/7500

2. Gorgeous French Bisque Poupée by Jumeau with Superb Original Wig and Early Costume 19” (48 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes with rich spiral threading, dark eyeliner, mauve blushed eye shadow, feathered brows, painted dark lashes, accented eye corners and nostrils, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig with elaborately arranged curls and interwoven braids and silk ribbon, kid poupée body with gusset jointing at hips, knees and elbows, stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 6 (head and shoulders). Comments: attributed to Pierre-Francois Jumeau, circa 1875. Value Points: especially beautiful face with entrancing eyes, rare deluxe original coiffure, sturdy body, original bronze silk ensemble with black velvet edging, undergarments, stockings, and shoes. $3500/5500

3. Fine Early Cabinet with Hand-Painted Fragonard Genre Scenes and Decorative Garlands 24” (61 cm.) The wooden cabinet with rounded front is finished in patinated gilt and hand-painted Fragonard scenes on three panels, the largest depicting an 18th century lady and lord with large wooden birdcage. There is a gilded metal edging at the crown, painted garlands of flowers, and glass shelving on the interior. Excellent condition. French, 1800s. $1200/1700

5. French Ebony Wooden Salon Chair 10” (25 cm.) The carved wooden chair has ebony finish with gilded stenciling and accents, and is upholstered in original hand-knotted tufted gold silk with woven banding. Ex-collection Washington Dolls’ House and Toy Museum. Generally excellent, some age spotting on seat. Circa 1880, French. $300/500

6. Outstanding French Bisque Bébé Jumeau with Amber Brown Complexion and Original Costume 24” (61 cm.) Bisque socket head with rich amber brown complexion enhanced by lustrous patina, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted black lashes, black brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth with outlined lips, row of porcelain teeth, pierced ears, black mohair wig over cork pate, French brown composition and wooden balljointed body. Condition: generally excellent, some wear on silk dress. Marks: (artist checkmarks on head). Comments: Jumeau, circa 1890. Value Points: splendid large bébé with beautiful luminous complexion, original body and body finish, wearing original rich silk costume and jewelry, original Jumeau undergarments, knit stockings, and leather shoes signed “Paris Bébé 11” with bee symbol; the large size, richness of costume, and perfectly preserved condition indicate likely creation as an 1889 Paris Exhibition model for affluent Eastern travelers. $6500/8500

4. Beautiful French Bisque Bébé by Emile Jumeau with Rare Ebony Black Complexion 16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, painted black lashes, black brush-stroked brows with lustrous patina, closed mouth with coral shading, accented nostrils, pierced ears, black mohair wig over cork pate, French black composition and wooden fully jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 6 (incised) Depose Tete Jumeau 6 (stamp). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1885. Value Points: rare transitional model with beautiful golden amber eyes, rich ebony complexion with lustrous patina, original body and body finish, early silk costume which may be original, undergarments, socks, and shoes. $5500/7500

7. Grand Rosewood Vitrine with Curved Glass Door and Silk Interior 28” (71 cm.) The wooden vitrine with beautifully grained and matched rosewood veneers has graceful curved front wooden and glass panels, and a fitted interior of tufted silk in rich magenta color. Excellent condition, one rub to finish below door. Late 19th century. $800/1200

brunette mohair wig, early Kestner composition and wooden plump body with large attached ball joints and straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 15. Comments: Kestner, circa 1885. Value Points: an especially pretty example of the classic doll with beautiful painting, original body and body finish, wearing superb antique ivory silk dress with faux lacing, embroidered lace sleeves, silk bonnet with fine soutache embroidery, undergarments, stockings, and French cream leather shoes impressed with full figure of a doll and the insignia of the Parisian doll shop A La Providence on the Rue de Rivoli. $2200/2800

9. Wonderful All-Original French “Mignonette Creche” with Original Box Room 17” w. x 8” h. x 12” d. A light wood box is covered in lithographed paper and unfolds to form a nursery with white paper-covered wall, faux tile floor and faux windows at the back. A pair of double-arm gas lamps are arranged on the back wall and an unusual circular “table” with cut-out center fills the center of the room. There are four beautifully crafted soft metal cradles with canopy tops, painted original cream and gold, and richly fitted with lace and silk. A bisque-head governess stands attentively at the back, and two small bisque-head girls stand inside the table circle. An original blue banner “Mignonette Creche, Paris E.G.” is on the back wall, and a matched pair of framed prints decorates the side walls. Near mint original unplayed with condition. For the French luxury market, circa 1890. $3500/4500

10. Wonderful German Bisque Closed Mouth Doll by Kestner with Trousseau of Fine Original Costumes 26” (66 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows with decorative glaze, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined pale lips, blonde mohair ringlet-curled hair, commercial muslin stitch-jointed body with leather arms, stitched-on blue sateen stockings, and blue leather boots. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 15. Comments: Kestner, circa 1880. Value Points: beautiful closed mouth doll with original blonde wig, original body, and owning a trousseau of three couturier-made gowns with fine lace and silk ribbon trim, undergarments, and bonnet. $2200/2800

8. German Bisque Closed Mouth Child by Kestner, Size 15, with Very Beautiful Antique Costume and Signed French Shoes 24” (61 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows with decorative glaze, accented eye corners and shaded nostrils, closed mouth with very solemn expression, accent line between the daintily outlined lips, pierced ears,

11. Very Rare German Bisque Lady with Sculpted Head Scarf in Elaborately Arranged Drapes 20â&#x20AC;? (51 cm.) Bisque shoulder head with oval-shaped face, brown sculpted hair with arranged curls at the forehead, side hair drawn behind her ears into long tumbling ringlet curls that are early covered by an elaborately draped 11 detail. cap that is decorated with rose ribbons and banding, blue polka dots, and Dresden bows and streamers, painted facial features, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, aquiline nose, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, muslin stitch-jointed limbs, leather arms, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, professional restoration to Dresden streamers at back of head. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: extremely rare sculpted hair variation with outstanding detail of decoration and sculpting of layered cap. $1200/1800

12. Outstanding German Bisque Lady with Brown Sculpted Hair in Rare Chignon 18â&#x20AC;? (46 cm.) Bisque shoulder head of lady with slender face and elongated throat, sculpted brown hair waved gently away from her face and captured in a chignon of arranged curls at the crown and back of head, with decorative gilt combs, sculpted 12 detail. pierced ears, painted features, blue side-glancing eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, muslin stitch-jointed body, leather arms, lovely antique brown taffeta gown, undergarments, sewn-on boots, jewelry. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Z 5. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: very beautiful doll whose rarity factors include brown hair, superb detail of hair sculpting on rare coiffure, and regal presence. $1100/1600

13. Two German Bisque Lady Doll Heads with Sculpted Bonnets and Bows

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2 ½” (6 cm.) Each is bisque shoulder head with pale complexion and painted facial features, one with blonde sculpted hair pulled behind sculpted ears into long ringlet curls and topped by a grey hat with upturned sides, black band, and a lavish lustre feather; the other with blonde curls tumbling onto back shoulders, formed wing curls at the sides and decorative flowers, bows and gilt band. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: especially fine painting and detailing on the lady with rich purple lustre tassel. $500/800

14. Very Rare German Bisque Lady Doll with Painted Lashes and Sculpted Jewelry by Simon and Halbig 19” (48 cm.) Bisque shoulder head of adult lady with elongated throat, sculpted blonde hair in soft pageboy curls around the sides and back of head, held by a black painted hair ribbon, painted facial features, outlined blue upper-glancing eyes with thick black painted socket outline and decorative glaze of lower eyes, white eye dots, painted all-around lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with very full lips, partially sculpted ears with sculpted gilt earrings, sculpted and painted gold cross necklace, old muslin stitch-jointed body, bisque forearms, nicely costume in vintage silk gown,

undergarments. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Simon and Halbig, Germany, circa 1865. Value Points: rarity factors include painted upper and lower lashes, sculpted jewelry, and entrancing expression. $1800/2800

15. Beautiful French Bisque Poupée with Boutique Label of D’Autremont on Original Body with Bisque Arms 15” (38 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, deluxe articulation of neck allowing side tilting and nodding movements, blue glass enamel inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, feathered brows and lashes, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented 15-17 details. lips, pierced ears into head, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupée body with gusset jointing at hips and knees, kid-over-wooden upper arms, and bisque forearms with beautifully sculpted hands and defined fingers, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2 (head and shoulder). D’Autremont/Rue de Dauphin 6/Paris (torso stamp). Comments: the petite doll boutique of Benjamin D’Autremont, 1858-1866, presented luxury poupées for a short 8 years, being mentioned in the Gazette de la Poupée, and with distinctive and beautifully formed bodies. Value Points: rarity factors include D’Autremont signature, finely sculpted hands, deluxe articulation of neck, and gorgeous face. $2000/3000

16. Beautiful French Bisque Poupée with Cobalt Blue Enamel Eyes, Dehors Articulation and Fine Early Costume 17” (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate with extra articulation allowing the head to also tilt forward and side-to-side in a realistic manner, brilliant cobalt blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line on pale lips, ears pierced into head, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, kid poupée body with gusset jointing at hips and knees, bisque arms to above the elbows with sculpted curled fingers. Condition: generally excellent, restoration to a few bisque fingers. Comments: French, circa 1865, possibly Dehors with his distinctive deposed head swivel system. Value Points: the beautiful poupée has brilliant eyes, wearing gorgeous antique silk costume of cream and aqua with lace detail, velvet bonnet, woven purse, undergarments, and slippers. $2000/3000

17. Petite French Bisque Poupée with Especially Sturdy Body 15” (38 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, blue glass inset eyes, painted dark curly lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, ears pierced into head, brunette human hair over cork pate, French kid poupée body with gusset jointing at hips, knees and elbows, stitched and separated fingers, antique blue silk gown, woven bonnet, undergarments, leather boots. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1865. Value Points: lovely refined expression on the petite poupée with very fine bisque and especially sturdy body. $1800/2600

18. French Miniature Maitrise Chest with Bronze Trim and Miniature Domed Vignette 10â&#x20AC;? (25 cm.) h. chest. 5â&#x20AC;? h. dome. The wooden chest has inlay rosewood panels with pencilstriping outline, one drawer with dovetailed construction, one faux drawer front, hinged lift-top with red velvet interior lining, and bronze mounts and hardware. Along with a miniature cast wax vignette of three children hidden in a tree trunk watching a passing swan, on original base with hand-blown glass dome. Generally excellent, some few flakes on wax. Mid-1800s. $300/600

19. German AllBisque Kewpies, One in Original Box 7” (18 cm.) All-bisque Kewpie with classic features of topknot, forelock, sideglancing googly eyes, blue wings, impish smile; with impressed O’Neill on the feet and a paper red heart label, preserved in original (worn) box. Along with a pair of Kewpie Huggers costumed as bride and groom; he with crepe paper suit and tall top hat. Generally excellent. Germany, Kewpie designed by Rose O’Neill, circa 1912. $300/500

20. Four German All-Bisque Seated Kewpies Designed by Rose O’Neill 4” (10 cm.) largest. Each is all bisque, depicting a seated Kewpie with classic features of topknot, forelock, side-glancing eyes, and blue wings, each marked with black C. stamp on underside. Including Kewpie seated on envelope (with original 2-cent postmarked stamp)

inscribed “with Kewpish love from Rose O’Neill”; a smaller seated Kewpie with book on his lap, and a pile of books at his back; and a seated Kewpie with book resting on his left leg; and seated Kewpie with arms reaching backward as if in fright at the fly which rests upon his right toes. Generally excellent. Germany, designed by Rose O’Neill, circa 1912. $800/1200

21. German All-Bisque Kewpie Thinker and Doodledog 7” (18 cm.) Thinker. Each is all bisque, one depicting a seated Kewpie, his elbows resting

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on his knees, with topknot, forelock, sideglancing eyes, blue wings, and incised Kewpie. Along with all-bisque brown and white spotted Doodledog, with painted freckles, blue wings, and blushed detail. Generally excellent. Germany, circa 1920, rare larger size of each. $300/600

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22. German Bisque Glass-Eyed Kewpie with Composition Toddler Body and Wonderful Costume, by Kestner 14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, sculpted topknot, forelock, and side curls with decorative glaze on shaded locks, large brown glass inset side-glancing googly eyes, thick dark eyeliner, dark lushly painted lashes, short dash brows, closed mouth with thin line smile and impressed dimples at each edge of lips, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Ges Gesch O’Neill JDK 10. Comments: Kestner, from the original illustrations of Rose O’Neill, circa 1912. Value Points: wonderful Kewpie with compelling expression, finest bisque and painting, original body and body finish, wearing superb antique khaki twill Cossack costume with leather belt and bugle. $3500/5500

23. German Bisque “Mein Liebling” by Kammer and Reinhardt in Wonderful Antique Sailor Costume

24. Beautiful German Bisque Child “Mein Liebling”, Model 117A, by Kammer and Reinhardt

18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 117/A Germany 46. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912. Value Points: especially fine sculpting with enhancing touches of dewy patina, original wig, body, body finish, and antique sailor costume with matching cap. $2800/3800

18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, small brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full lips enhanced by decorative glaze, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, wearing antique blue flannel sailor suit with matching cap, stockings, shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 117/A 46. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, the model marketed as “Mein Liebling”, circa 1912. Value Points: very expressive features are enhanced by fine luminous bisque, with detailing especially around the nose and mouth, very full outlined lips. $2800/3800

25. Wonderfully Expressive German Bisque Art Character “Phillip”, 115/A, by Kammer and Reinhardt 15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 115/A 38. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, their model marketed as “Phillip”, circa 1912. Value Points: especially fine detail of sculpting and lustrous patina of complexion on the wistful-faced toddler, original body and body finish, fine antique costume. $2300/2800

26. German Bisque Character, 101, “Marie” with Rare Glass Eyes by Kammer and Reinhardt 18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, small brown glass sleep eyes, heavily modeled eyelids, fringe-painted upper lashes, one-stroke tapered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full shaded lips in pouting expression, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, lovely antique costume with bonnet and shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R 101 46. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912, the transition version of their classic art character 101, with glass eyes. Value Points: most endearing child with wistful yet intelligent expression has especially fine painting of lips, original wig in soft curls, original body and body finish, wonderful costume. $4000/6000

27. French Bisque Premiere Bébé by Emile Jumeau, Size 3/0, with So-Called “Wrap-Around” Eyes 13” (33 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head, very large blue/grey glass inset eyes with spiral threading and dark grey outer iris rims, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined pale lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent, tiny original firing line at bottom left eye rim, original body and body finish albeit fingers worn away on left hand. Marks: 3/0. Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1877, the eagerly sought model is known for having so-called “wrap-around” eyes rendered most endearing as a counterbalance to soft tentative painting of features. Value Points: very rare earliest period bébé has wonderful expression, original early body, and wearing fine early original costume. $3500/4500

28. 19th Century Child’s Luxury Parlor Game “Do You Speak English?” 13” (33 cm.) x 12”. A heavy stock flat box has beautifully designed chromolithographed lid depicting two children of the court surrounded by garlands of flowers and the phrase “Do You Speak English?” The interior has six game boards with various scenes and cut-out spaces to fit game pieces which depict the word in that space; a

large number of game pieces with illustrations are included in the window-front narrow box. The lid is labeled Geselzich Geschützt. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1890. $300/500

29. Wonderful Collection of 19th Century Silk-Fringed Lithographed Holiday Cards Cards various sizes, mostly 4” x 5” and 5” x 7”. The 18 heavy stock cards have colorful printed designs on front and back (a few with folio-style opening) and further designs on the interior, including various holiday or celebration wishes. Each is edged with luxury silk fringe, and the collection has been preserved for more than a century in an early wooden box. Generally excellent. Late 19th century. $500/800

30. Rare Early French Bisque Bébé by Jumeau with Signed “J” Rose Kidskin Shoes 14” (36 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head with very full cheeks and chin, inset blue glass enamel eyes with rich spiral threading and darker outer iris rims, mauve blushed eye shadow, wide feathered brows, painted lashes, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and accented lips, pierced ears, brunette human hand-tied wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-looseball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent, flakes at pierced ear holes. Marks: 0 (head). Comments: earliest period bébé by Emile Jumeau, circa 1877. Value Points: the exquisite portrait-like model is rarely found in this petite size, has gorgeous painted and sculpting especially around the mouth, original body and body finish, and is wearing a fine early dress that is likely original, original undergarments, lovey bonnet, and rose kidskin shoes with silk rosettes impressed “J”. $5500/7500

31. Gorgeous French Bisque Bébé by Leon Casimir Bru, Size 4, in Exquisite Costume 14” (36 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kidedged bisque shoulder plate with sculpted bosom and shoulder blades, almond-shaped blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading, thick dark eyeliner, painted dark lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners and shaded nostrils, very full lips of closed mouth with accented center line suggesting tongue tip, impressed philtrum and dimpled chin, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, kid bébé body with slender shape, scalloped collarette, Chevrot hinge at hips, wooden lower legs, kid-over-wooden upper arms, bisque forearms with finely sculpted fingers, beautiful antique burgundy and patterned ivory silk dress with Alencon collar, undergarments, woven bonnet, coral kidskin shoes. Condition: generally excellent, body especially sturdy with perfect bisque hands. Marks: Bru Jne 4 (head and shoulders). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1885. Value Points: gorgeous face with very superbly painted lashes and brows that accent the richly threaded eyes, original body, hands, exquisite costume. $13,000/17,000

32. French Sewing Case with Painting and Silver Sewing Tools 6” (15 cm.) x 4 ½”. Hinged lid wooden case with painted red finish and oil-painted animated scene depicting an interior room with three persons and architectural details. Inside is a blue velvet base with fitted recesses for the original silver sewing tools, comprising scissors, knife, stiletto, needle case, thimble and bodkin, and mother-of-

33 detail. pearl thread winder. Excellent condition, hinges need repair. French, early 1800s, a superb set of needlework tools. $600/900

33. Outstanding French Bisque Bébé Triste, Rare Size 9, by Emile Jumeau in Superb Original Costume 20” (51 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head, deep grey glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked and multi-feathered brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, impressed lip corners, separately modeled pierced ears, brunette hand-tied human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 9 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1884, the model is referred to as Bébé Triste in reference to its sad-faced expression. Value Points: the sought-after model here in rarest petite size 9, has beautiful expression and painting, original body and fine body finish, and superb original costume and matching bonnet, undergarments, socks, and shoes. Ex-collection of Mildred Seeley, and bearing a blue ribbon UFDC award from 1958 convention in New York. $12,000/16,000

34. Grand-Sized German Bisque Child by Kestner in Fine Antique Costume 41” (104 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, dark painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, new brunette human hair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, body repainted nicely. Marks: 0 ½ made in Germany 18 ½. Comments: Kestner, circa 1900. Value Points: rare grand size of the beautiful child with long-faced modeling, fine luminous bisque. $1200/1500

35. German Bisque Pouting Character, 6688, by Gebruder Heubach 23” (58 cm.) Pink-tinted bisque shoulder head, light brown painted boyish hair with forelock detail, sculpted ears, painted facial features, deeply set eye sockets with large black pupils, pronounced white eye dots, thick black upper eyeliner, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with downcast pouting expression, gleaming accent line between the lips, commercial muslin body with stitch jointing, bisque lower arms, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Heubach (sunburst) Germany 6688. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1910. Value Points: very fine quality of bisque enhances the pouting expression on the chubby-chin boy, especially fine intaglio detail of eyes. $500/800

36. Six Pairs of Antique German Doll Shoes 5 ½” (14 cm.) l. largest. Including red sateen shoes with pom-poms, signed H.H. in heart; another pair of red shoes with silk rosettes, impressed 11; smaller pair of red leather shoes with silver buckles; brown leather French-like shoes with brown silk pom-poms marked “made in Germany”; cream kidskin shoes with silver buckles and little heels; and a tiny pair of aqua sateen shoes with aqua pom-poms marked 3/0. Very good/ excellent condition. Germany, circa 1890. $400/700

37. Large German Bisque Character, 257, by Kestner in Elaborate Antique Costume

38. Three German All-Bisque Characters by Gebruder Heubach

25â&#x20AC;? (64 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, lashes, dark eyeliner, lushly painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, two porcelain upper teeth, brunette human hair, composition baby body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: made in Germany JDK 257 made in Germany 64 (head) Made in Germany (body). Comments: Kestner, circa 1912. Value Points: very rare grand size with original body and body finish, very fine quality of bisque with luminous complexion, elaborate antique costume and bonnet. $600/900

5â&#x20AC;? (13 cm.) Each all-bisque character is in seated pose, with sculpted short brown hair detailed with topknot or forelock, and with sculpted and painted facial features including intaglio eyes, and bodies posed in tough or scared manner, one with attached bisque open-top egg for use as candy container. Each bears the stamp of Gebruder Heubach with model number 9743 or 9890 (and one illegible). Generally excellent. Gebruder Heubach, circa 1915. $600/900

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39. Earliest Model French Bisque Bébé by Schmitt et Fils with Very Rare Neck Jointing System 15” (38 cm.) Pale bisque head with flat-cut edge to neck socket, designed to accommodate to paper mache dowel which protrudes from the neck of the torso, allowing the head to swivel, rounded facial modeling, almondshaped blue glass enamel inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, lightly feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils of tiny pertly shaped nose, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, blonde lambswool wig over original Schmitt pate that is impressed “1”, original composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with flat-cut derriere, nicely costumed in antique silks. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1 Bte SGDG (head). Comments: Schmitt et Fils, circa 1878, earliest model of that firm’s bisque bébé. Value Points: very beautiful example whose dramatic eyes contrast the plump sculpting and delicate bisque, original body and body finish, early head/body articulation system that is rarely found. $13,000/16,000

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40. Very Beautiful Early French Bisque Bébé by Schmitt et Fils with Original Signed Body 15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump rounded face, full cheeks and chin, almond-shaped blue glass enamel inset eyes with spiral-threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, lightly feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over original Schmitt pate, composition and wooden eight loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, separated fingers, flatcut ridge of derriere, fine antique costume of quilted ivory silk and aqua silk and silk crepe details, undergarments, socks, leather shoes with impressed lion symbol. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bte. SGDG 1 (head) SCH (in shield, on derriere). Comments: Schmitt et Fils, circa 1882. Value Points: especially beautiful model with dramatic painting around the eyes, finest quality of bisque, original body and body finish. $11,000/13,000

square cut collarette, one-piece curved kid upper arms with bisque hands, separately sculpted fingers, defined knuckles and nails, gussetjointed hips and knees. Condition: generally excellent, right baby fingertip restored. Marks: 3/0 (head) Bébé Brevete SGDG Paris (paper label on torso). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1879, the first model of his bébé. Value Points: very beautiful petite bébé is preserved in remarkable condition, with original very sturdy body with original label, finest quality bisque and painting, original wig, very rare size. Ex-collection Mildred Seeley. $12,000/17,000

42. Wooden Doll-Sized Chest of Drawers with Fine Inlays 9” (23 cm.) The wooden chest with intricately detailed exotic wood inlays that are offset by fine pencil striping features two lower drawers (numbered 1 and 11), and two handkerchief drawers with little bronze pulls. Excellent condition, one wood separation on lid. Excellent display with 14” 17” dolls. $300/500

43. Very Beautiful Early French Bisque Portrait Bébé by Jumeau

41. Outstanding Petite French Bisque Bébé Brevete by Leon Casimir Bru in Rare 3/0 Size 12” (30 cm.) Pressed bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, very plump cheeks, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner encircles the eye cut, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with heart-shaped upper lip, accented detail of delicate lip coloring, pierced ears, blonde lambswool wig over cork pate, original kid bébé body based on the Bru deposed model,

17” (43 cm.) Delicate pressed bisque socket head with pale blushed complexion, almondshaped brown glass enamel inset eyes, painted dark lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, 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, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, antique costume comprising aqua silk dress, woven bonnet with aqua silk ribbons, undergarments, knit stockings, and black leather shoes

signed C.P. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1 (head). Comments: Emile Jumeau, his earliest period deluxe bébé referred to as “portrait”, circa 1877. Value Points: superb artistry of the beautiful early bébé with original body, body finish, finest quality of bisque and painting. $5000/7500

44. Two Doll-Sized Parlor Chairs with Brocade Velvet Upholstery 14” (36 cm.) wing chair. Including a high back wing chair and a club chair, each with wooden frame, claw feet, and each upholstered in crushed-velvet brocade with rolled arms, separate cushion seat, and fringed edging. Generally excellent. Late 19th century. $400/600

baby hair, composition bent limb baby body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: D Lori I (impressed) S&C Ges Geschutz Germany. Comments: Swaine and Co., circa 1915. Value Points: rare to find large model of the superbly sculpted baby with especially fine modeling around the eyes, very fine bisque, superb multi-layered antique costume. $1200/1500

46. Sonneberg Bisque Doll by Mystery Maker for the French Market

45. German Bisque Character “Lori” by Swaine in Superb Antique Costume 22” (56 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, narrow almond-shaped blue glass sleep eyes with heavily modeled eyelids, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with well-defined space between the shaded lips, painted blonde

10” (25 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, amber brown glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, rose blushed eye shadow, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair, Sonneberg composition and wooden body with jointing at shoulders and hips, muscular legs, painted knee-high socks and black heeled shoes, pretty antique dress, undergarments, velvet and lace bonnet over straw form. Condition: generally excellent, some body repaint. Comments: Sonneberg, circa 1880. Value Points: very charming expression enhanced by beautiful shading of complexion. $800/1100

47. Sonneberg Bisque Doll in Pretty Antique Costume 13â&#x20AC;? (33 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass inset eyes, painted dark curly lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth with slightly parted lips, dimpled chin, brunette mohair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, paint rub on neck under costume, some frailty to silk of original costume. Marks: B. Comments: Sonneberg, circa 1885, maker unknown. Value Points: pretty child with entrancing large eyes, original body and body finish, wearing original costume of patterned silk with Alencon lace overlay and brown velvet lapels, matching bonnet. $600/900

48. Early Sonneberg Bisque Closed Mouth Doll with Dramatic Large Eyes 26â&#x20AC;? (66 cm.) Bisque socket head, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, thick-stroke brows with feathered detail, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with very full outlined lips, defined tongue tip, dimpled chin, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, early Sonneberg composition and wooden loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 10. Comments: Sonneberg, mystery maker designed to appeal to the French market, circa 1885. Value Points: beautiful doll with dramatic eyes, fine antique wig, original body and body finish, beautiful antique silk costume. $2200/2800

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49. Rare Early Carved Wooden Directoire Doll with Sculpted and Painted Red Corset, Ink-Dated 14” (36 cm.) One-piece carved wood head and torso with very high domed crown (especially visible in side view), full cheeks, elongated throat, sculpted bosom under painted red chemise or corset, painted very dark brown hair with feathering around the forehead, defined eye sockets with large blue outlined lips, one-stroke brows, closed mouth with accented lips, dowel jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, painted white stockings and black outlined red shoes, remnants of old gown included. Condition: good, finish scrubbed with age patina, possible very early touch-up. Comments: the doll has ink-inscribed “jahr 1808” (year 1808) on back bottom torso, indicating a clue not only to its date, but also it’s it’s German background.

49 detail. Value Points: rare early “red body” doll; included is a blue ribbon award from UFDC Chicago convention of 1966. $4500/6500

50. Early Chippendale Miniature Mahogany Chair 9 ½” (24 cm.) Of finely grained mahogany wood with natural finish, the delicately rendered chair features an elaborately carved back, curved arms, straight-shaped legs with incised line detailing, and

51 detail. a set-in upholstered seat. Excellent condition. Mid-1800s. $400/600

51. Very Rare and Fine Early Wooden Doll with Exquisite Painting and Carving 12” (30 cm.) One-piece carved wooden head and torso with perfectly ovalshaped face and elongated throat, defined carved corset edge, carved ears with pierced ear holes, black painted hair with finely painted feathers and tendrils of curls arranged around the forehead, outlined and painted green/ brown eyes, one-stroke curvy brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, blushed cheeks, closed mouth with center accent line, dowel jointing

51, 52. at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, shapely lower legs with painted stockings and outlined yellow slippers. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: early 1800s, acquired by its present owner from an original English estate where it had resided for two centuries; included with the doll is its original gown with exquisite embroidery. Value Points: very rare doll, its profile view as compelling as front view, in remarkable state of fine preservation, artistic painting and carving, rare petite size, and wonderful costume. $5500/8500

52. Very Fine Early Miniature Slant-Lid Desk with Ink Script Inscription 8 ½” (22 cm.) Chestnut wooden slant-front desk with hinged front features three bottom drawers with incised line edging, wooden knobs, interior draw behind the lid, bracket feet and straight apron. There are wooden drawer pulls, bronze escutcheons, and a mother-of-pearl decoration accent on the outside lid. The inside of the lid has pencil inscription which is largely illegible but contains the name Theobold and the date 1820. Generally excellent, English, early 1800s. $1100/1500

53. American Salesman’s Sample Tiger Maple Kitchen Cabinet 40” (102 cm.) h. x 24”w. x 11”d. Of finest maple with tiger-striped luxury graining, the cabinet features a 12-pane upper cabinet with double doors above a closed door cabinet base, and is enhanced with cherry inlaid escutcheons and pegging, According to a handwritten note included with the cabinet, it was purchased from Paul Reese of Dayton Ohio in 1989 who had bought it from the descendents of its 19th century maker, Robert McCaskey of Gallia County, Ohio. The availability of tiger maple wood was evidently a key asset of McCaskey, as a full size corner cupboard of tiger maple made by him is also known to exist. Fine original condition. American mid-19th century. $1200/1600

54. Miniature American Cherry Wood Blanket Chest 12” (30 cm.) l. 6” h. The blanket chest is constructed of finest cherry wood, with beautiful grains and natural finish, constructed with dovetailed sides, shaped bracket feet, fitted lid edging, and original hardware and lock (no key). American, circa 1840, the quality of workmanship and wood suggests it origin as a salesman’s sample by traveling cabinet maker, later put to play use as a nursery toy. $500/800

55. LeatherBound Book “Queen Victoria’s Dolls” by Francis Low, 1894 9” (23 cm.) x 11”. The leatherbound book with rich embossed gilt decorations and title on the cover, and beautiful interior pages with delicate drawings of Queen Victoria’s dolls, each garbed in original costumes made by her as a young girl, and with descriptions of their names and the

social setting of each scene. Published by George Newnes of London, 1894. Excellent condition. $100/200

56. Outstanding 18th Century Miniature American Tavern Table 11” (28 cm.) l. 9 ½” h. Elaborately carved tavern table features thick sturdy legs with scalloped details, a long dovetailed drawer which opens from either side, ogee-shaped table edge, rectangular table with two drop sides which, when raised by simple supports, forms into a circular table top which is decorated with inlay star and geometric designs. The table has previously been displayed at the Talbot County Historical Society Museum of Easton, Maryland. An outstanding and extremely rare early miniature furniture. Circa 1720. $2500/3500

57. Very Fine Grodnertal Wooden Doll with Tuck Comb, Fine Painting and Original Costume 17” (43 cm.) All-wooden doll with onepiece carved head and torso, elongated slender throat, shapely torso, doweljointed wooden arms and legs, paintedover-gesso complexion, painted black hair with shaded ringlet curls framing the face and sculpted yellow tuck comb, earlobes pierced into head, painted blue eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, blushed cheeks and chin, spoon-shaped hands, orange painted flat shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Grodnertal, circa 1840. Value Points: wonderful size with beautiful original painting, artistically rendered curls around the petite facial details, original gown, petticoat, and pantalets. $1800/2700

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58. Beautiful German Bisque Glass-Eyed Lady, Model 128, by Kling with Feathered Decorations 21â&#x20AC;? (53 cm.) Bisque shoulder head with blonde sculpted hair arranged in elaborate curls at the forehead and drawn back above the pierced ears into tumbling curls at the back, with decorative feathers at the crown, brown glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with very full outlined lips, muslin stitch-jointed body with leather arms, beautiful antique lace and silk gown. Condition: small professional restoration at the top of the head, possibly including feathers. Marks: 128 8. Comments: C.F. Kling, circa 1870. Value Points: very beautiful model with lovely complexion, regal presence. $900/1300

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59. Rare German Bisque Doll with Sculpted Tasseled Bodice, 151, by C.F. Kling

18” (46 cm.) Bisque shoulder head of lady with blonde sculpted hair in arranged curls with deeply sculpted bangs, sculpted and painted aqua bodice with incised “lace” accents, white collar with magenta edging and deeply sculpted green looped tassels with decorative glaze, blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with pale accented lips, muslin stitch-jointed body with sewnon stockings and leather boots, bisque hands, lovely emerald green silk taffeta costume, undergarments. Condition: possible missing decoration at crown, otherwise excellent. Marks: 151 4. Comments: C.F. Kling, circa 1870. Value Points: very rare model with uniquely sculpted bodice in unusual rich colors. $1100/1500

60. Very Beautiful German Bisque GlassEyed Lady with Rare Coiffure and Dresden Bodice 23” (58 cm.) Bisque shoulder head of adult lady with elongated throat and sculpted blonde hair in unusual side-swept coiffure brushed from face into looped curls, decorated with gold beads, sculpted fan and gilt-edged blue bow, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accented line, pierced ears, sculpted bodice with Dresden-style purple lustre ruffles, white beading and painted purple embroidery, muslin stitch-jointed body with sewn-on stockings and shoes, leather arms. Condition: generally excellent, one loop of blue hair bow missing. Comments: Germany, Alt, Beck and Gottschalk, circa 1870. Value Points: exceptional rarity details include glass eyes, three-element decoration of hair, very fancy Dresden bodice, and gorgeous early silk costume. $1200/1600

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61. Very Beautiful German Bisque Lady with Elaborate Dresden Decorations

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5 ½” (14 cm.) Bisque shoulder head of adult lady with light brown sculpted hair arranged in elaborately looped curls and decorated with a Dresden rose, bluebells and gilt-accented leaves, partially 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 details of bodice include ruffled Dresden collar, shaded blue Dresden bow, and painted pink and magenta borders with beaded trim. Condition: two Dresden leaves broken. Marks: 407 (impressed). Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: rarity factors include brown hair, fancy coiffure, Dresden floral decoration in hair, fancy Dresden collar, and maker’s signature. $800/1200

62. Very Rare German Bisque Lady with Uniquely Sculpted Hair Wreath and Bodice 18” (46 cm.) Bisque shoulder head with plump face, brown sculpted hair in short ringlet curls behind the sculpted ears, decorated with a Dresden wreath of gilt-edged feathers with centered rosebud, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, sculpted

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blue bodice details with defined straps and center medallion with gilt accents, muslin stitchjointed body with bisque hands, pretty dotted Swiss gown, undergarments. Condition: one-piece break and reglue on right shoulder plate, some retouch to rose, otherwise excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: rare dark brown hair with unique coronet hair ornaments, very rare design of decorated bodice. $1100/1500

63. Outstanding German Bisque Lady with Rare Sculpted Bonnet, Bodice, and Brown Hair

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20â&#x20AC;? (51 cm.) Bisque shoulder head of adult lady with elegant demeanor, sculpted light brown hair waved away from her face into formed curls, crowned by a woven bonnet that is decorated with blue draped ribbon and streamers, and a large pink and white feather, painted facial features, blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, very elaborate Dresden ruffled blue collar, gilt accents and black edging, magenta painting, muslin stitch-jointed body, new porcelain limbs, wearing beautiful antique costume and undergarments. Condition: vertical hairline below the Dresden collar at the back, otherwise excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: beautiful refined model whose rarity factors include sculpted fancy bonnet and collar, brown hair and pierced ears. $1200/1800

64. Venetian Carved Wooden Court Lady with Beautiful Face and Original Costume 15” (38 cm.) Carved wooden head with flat-cut neck socket, painted complexion and facial features including outlined brown eyes, painted brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, painted beauty spot, elaborately arranged blonde lambswool wig, carved wooden torso with voluptuous shaping, defined waist, iron pin jointing of hips and knees with painted stockings and shoes, cloth arms with carved wooden fingers. Condition: generally excellent, some finger repair. Comments: Venetian court doll, circa 1780. Value Points: especially beautiful face, unique body carving enhanced by metal stomacher giving shape to the original low-cut costume, original metal necklace. $2500/3500

65. Gorgeous French Bisque Bébé Brevete by Leon Casimir Bru with Original Signed Shoes 18” (46 cm.) Pressed bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted dark lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined and shaded lips, pierced ears, brunette lambswool wig over cork pate, plump kid bébé body with square-cut collarette, gusset jointing at hips and knees, bisque forearms with separately sculpted fingers. Condition: generally excellent, tiny chip on one left fingertip. Marks: 1. Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, his first period bébé, circa 1877, presented in his marketing as Bébé Brevete. Value Points: a gentle-featured bébé with delicate features, most delicate bisque with subtle blushing and rich eye shadow has very sturdy original body, and very lovely antique costume including original Bru shoes, signed “B”. $12,000/16,000

66. Outstanding French Bisque Bébé by Leon Casimir Bru with Rare Painted Teeth and Exquisite Antique Costume 15” (38 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate with modeled bosom, very full cheeks and chin, wide almond-shaped brown glass paperweight inset eyes with darker iris outlines, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, painted row of teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid bébé body with gusset jointing at hips and knees, bisque arms to elbows, separately sculpted fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (circle and dot symbol at back of head) Bte SGDG (forehead). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1880. Value Points: very rare painted teeth, especially fine quality of sculpting especially around eyes and mouth, finest bisque and painting, very sturdy body with perfect bisque hands, exquisite costume, undergarments, leather shoes, and bonnet. $11,000/16,000

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67. French Bisque Smiling Poupée, Size G, by Leon Casimir Bru with Wooden Articulated Body and Original Wig 19” (48 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, small blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, delicately painted lashes, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils of aquiline nose, accented eye corners, closed mouth with gentle enigmatic smile on the pale accented lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig with interwoven rose silk ribbons, cork pate, wooden poupée body with shapely torso, curved derriere, dowel jointing at shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips and knees, deluxe swivel jointing at waist and upper thighs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: G. Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1872, his rare and distinctive portrait poupée, believed to be inspired by the beloved Empress Eugenie. Value Points: exquisite modeling and bisque enhancing the smiling expression, original fine wig, rare all-wooden fully articulated body, wonderful antique three-piece gown, undergarments, stockings, and shoes. $4500/6500

68. Beautiful French Bisque Poupée Attributed to Jumeau in Original Costume 15” (38 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, pale blue glass inset eyes with darker blue outer irises, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig with intertwined rose ribbons, French kid poupée body with gusset jointing, stitched and separated fingers. Condition: doll is excellent, the costume and wig are original albeit frail or dusty. Marks: 2 (head and shoulders). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1875. Value Points: beautiful gentle facial expression accented by soft blushing, sturdy body, original wig and costume. $2000/3000

69. French Bisque Poupée with Rare Kid-Over-Wooden Body and Lovely Costume 17” (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips,

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pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, wooden poupée body with stretched kid cover including “baggy leg” kid cover at upper thighs, jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, bisque forearms. Condition: generally excellent, two baby fingers missing from lower knuckle. Comments: French, circa 1870, the poupée was presented at the doll boutique of Terrene, possibly commissioned exclusively for that shop. Value Points: rare and distinctive body is wonderfully preserved, beautiful face and eyes, wearing fine antique costume including velvet jacket and matching bonnet, silk skirt, undergarments, stockings, and outstanding rose kidskin ankle boots with fancy silver rosettes. $3000/4000

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70. Very Rare French Bisque Bébé, SX, by Henri Delcroix with Splendid Eyes 20” (51 cm.) Bisque socket head, very deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, brush-stroked brows with feathered detail, rich rose shaded eye shadow, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body with straight wrists, pretty antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SX (intertwined) 9. Comments: Henri Delcroix, circa 1888. Value Points: very distinctive and appealing expression on the rarely found bébé with especially fine sculpting around the mouth, splendid deep paperweight eyes, lovey bisque and painting of features. $5500/7500

71. Rare and Tiny French Bisque Bébé G.D. by Henri Delcroix 9” (23 cm.) Bisque socket head with oval-shaped face and pointy chin, tiny brown glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes, lightly feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accent line between the primly set lips, unpierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body, nicely dressed in antique pinafore dress, undergarments, bonnet, leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: M Paris GD 1. Comments: Henri Delcroix, who registered the mark in 1887. Value Points: rare tiny bébé with very appealing expression, fine bisque, original body with original finish. $1500/1800

72. Rare and Beautiful French Bisque Bébé Attributed to Henri Delcroix 19” (48 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with darker blue outer irises, thick dark eyeliner, painted dark lashes, brush-stroked brows with decorative glaze, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined and shaded lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body, lovely antique dotted Swiss dress, undergarments, bonnet, shoes, and socks. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Paris 6 (incised). Comments: attributed to Henri Delcroix, circa 1888. Value Points: rarely found bébé, the doll has gorgeous deeply defined features with beautiful painting especially of lips, and with finely glazed complexion that is accentuated by deep paperweight eyes. $3200/4500

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73. Grand German Bisque Closed Mouth Doll, Model 103, by Kestner

74. Pair, Outstanding German Bisque Busts of Boy and Girl in the Art Character Style

30â&#x20AC;? (76 cm.) Bisque socket head with very pale complexion contrasting the plump cheeks and throat, brown glass sleep eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, brush-stroked brows with decorative glaze, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accent lines on lips, impressed dimples at lip corners and philtrum, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden fully jointed body with loose ball joints at hips and shoulders, straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 18 103. Comments: Kestner, circa 1885. Value Points: beautiful large doll with delicate complexion, original body and body finish, fine antique dress, undergarments, ruffled bonnet, stockings, and leather shoes. $2200/2800

12â&#x20AC;? (30 cm.) Each bisque bust of child has distinctively sculpted facial features, the girl with long blonde ringlet curled lock and pink hair bow, with blue painted downcast eyes and shy smiling expression with painted teeth; and the boy with deeply sculpted short brown hair with brown side-glancing eyes and broad smiling expression with painted teeth; each with well-detailed costumes with painted and gilt accents. Condition: generally excellent, tiny flake on base of girl. Comments: Germany, probably Dresden, circa 1890. Value Points: outstanding sculpting especially around the eyes and cheeks, superb costumes. $900/1300

75. Petite German Bisque Closed Mouth Child, 740, by Simon and Halbig 11” (28 cm.) Bisque shoulder head, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig, original muslin commercial body with stitch jointing, bisque lower arms and legs, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent, little chips on underside of right fingers. Marks: S 2 H 740 dep. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: rare model with dainty expression, original rare body with bisque bare feet. $400/500

76. Early Fruitwood Ladder Back Doll Chair with Rush Seat 11” (28 cm.) Unusually shaped chair back with arched back rests of graduated width supported by side rails of rounded shape, slightly curved legs, and a tri-color woven rush seat. French, circa 1840. Excellent condition. $300/500

77. Gorgeous German Bisque Closed Mouth Child, Size 15, by Kestner with Original Costume 24” (61 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked and multifeathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, very plump cheeks, blonde mohair wig in soft ringlet curls, composition and wooden fully jointed plump body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 15. Comments: Kestner, circa 1885. Value Points: beautiful serene

expression, fine quality of bisque, original wig, body, body finish, wearing (frail) blue silk faille original dress with lace trim, matching bonnet, undergarments, shoes, and socks. $1800/2800

78. Especially Beautiful German Bisque Child with Mystery Markings, Attributed to Kling 19â&#x20AC;? (48 cm.) Solid domed bisque shoulder head, blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, lightly feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with full lips, accent line between the lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair, pierced ears, commercial kid stitch-jointed body, stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2R 8. Comments: circa 1880. Value Points: especially beautiful child with charming features, exquisite bisque and painting, original body, beautiful antique costume. Ex-collection Puppen and Spielzeug Museum of Vienna. $800/1100

79. Beautiful Sonneberg Bisque Closed Mouth Doll by Gebruder Kuhnlenz 17â&#x20AC;? (43 cm.) Bisque socket head with very full cheeks, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, dimpled chin, pierced ears, blonde lambswool wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent, original body finish with scuffed finish on hands. Marks: G.K. 14-27. Comments: Gebruder Kuhnlenz, circa 1890. Value Points: beautiful expression with wonderfully dramatic large eyes, fine quality of bisque, fine antique costume. $1600/2100

80. Beautiful Sonneberg Bisque Doll, Model 117, by Mystery Maker 15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket had with flattened solid dome, blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with delicately accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully jointed body with straight wrists, lovely antique costume and bonnet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 117 8. Comments: Sonneberg, circa 1885, mystery maker, the doll was inspired by the portrait bébés of French doll makers such as Jumeau, whose market the Sonneberg doll maker sought to capture. $1100/1600

81. Sonneberg Bisque Doll by Mystery Maker Resembling the Circle Dot Bébé of Leon Casimir Bru 16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, very plump cheeks, blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined lips, impressed philtrum and lip corners, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully jointed body with straight wrists, pretty antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 120 10. Comments: Sonneberg, circa 1885, mystery maker, the model was designed to emulate the circle dot bébé by Leon Casimir Bru, whose market the doll sought to capture. $1200/1800

brown chintz trousers, muslin tunic, leather slippers, lined brown silk robe under blue homespun fitted coat; ink accession number at the back neck indicates its one-time placement in museum. $1100/1600

83. Rare Carved Wooden Doll for the French Market

82. Early Carved Wooden Doll with Rare Brown Hair and Sideburns, Original Costume 13” (33 cm.) All-carved wooden doll depicting a slender adult man, having one-piece head and torso with elongated throat, angular face, sculpted brown hair in deep waves with forelock curls and long sideburns, painted blue eyes, black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, closed mouth, dowel jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, defined fingers. Condition: generally excellent, few flakes to hair at back of head and light craquelure at back neck, possible early re-varnish. Comments: early 1800s. Value Points: rare male doll with rare brown hair and sideburns, wearing original hand-stitched costume comprising

20” (51 cm.) Carved 83 detail. wooden shoulder head with rounded face and elongated throat, carved and painted hair with “curly” chip carving at the back and well-detailed shaded curls framing the face, finely painted complexion with outlined and painted eyes, brows, nose, blushed cheeks, defined ears, French kid poupée body with gusset jointing, stitched and separated fingers, wearing early blue chambray gown, apron, undergarments with cutwork and embroidery, leather boots. Condition: generally excellent, original finish is beautifully preserved albeit little nose touch-up. Comments: for the French market, circa 1840. Value Points: beautifully defined hair, wellpreserved gleaming complexion, fine antique costume. $1600/2200

84. Rare German Black Paper Mache Child with Painted Earrings, Early Chair 8” (20 cm.) One-piece paper mache head and torso with ebony black complexion, black flock-sculpted hair, painted features, small brown eyes with pronounced eye whites, closed mouth, painted red earrings,

black muslin torso (which may have had crier bellows originally) and upper arms, black paper mache lower arms and legs, original silk costume included. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1860. Value Points: wonderful little character has original paint, rare red earrings, and his own little stenciled wooden chair with rush seat. $500/800

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85. German Carved Wooden Character Boy with Original Costume 14” (36 cm.) Carved wooden shoulder head with unusual chip carving of hair at sides and back of head, and smoothly carved facial features, painted black hair with smooth feathering around the face, painted blue eyes, black eyeliner, one-stroke brows, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, firmly stuffed kid body with stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent, original finish albeit some light

craquelure and nose tip rub. Comments: Germany, circa 1840. Value Points: wearing original antique costume comprising homespun trousers, cotton belted tunic, woven stockings with garters, kidskin slippers. The doll is photographed and described in The Collector’s Book of Doll Clothes by Coleman. $800/1300

86. Rare German Carved Wooden Doll as Gentleman with SideParted Hair 20” (51 cm.) Carved wooden shoulder head, carved and painted black hair with detailed chip carving suggesting curls at the back of head, and smoothly painted 86 detail. side-parted short hair at the front with stippled curls onto the cheeks, sculpted ears, painted complexion and facial features, outlined blue eyes, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with full lips, blushed cheeks, old muslin body with carved wooden lower legs, painted blue shoes, spoon hands, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1850. Value Points: rare carving of hair depicting gentleman. $1100/1600

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87. Petite German Bisque Doll with Sculpted Grey Bonnet and Fancy Bodice

15” (38 cm.) Bisque shoulder head with sculpted blonde wind-blown hair beneath a sculpted grey bonnet perched on the back of the head and decorated with gilt-edged magenta ribbons, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, sculpted collar with white beaded detailing and blue polka dot scarf, pierced ears, muslin stitch-jointed body, new porcelain boots and bisque forearms, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: rare model with wonderfully sculpted bonnet and streamer, fancy bodice, nicely costumed. $800/1200

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88. German Bisque Lady Doll with Sculpted Stylish Bonnet and Beaded Necklace 18” (46 cm.) Bisque shoulder head of adult lady with rounded face and strong throat, sculpted long brown ringlet curled hair crowned by a woven straw bonnet with painted black band and bow and a generous arrangement of Dresden flowers, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, closed mouth, sculpted white and gold beads and cross, muslin stitch-jointed body with sewn-on stockings and black kidskin boots, beautifully costumed in antique gown. Condition: generally excellent, few little flakes on Dresden flowers of bonnet. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: beautifully sculpted brown hair and fancy bonnet, original body, lovely costume. $1100/1400

89. German Bisque Lady with Sculpted Hair and Rare Swivel Head 16” (41 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder head, blonde 89 detail. sculpted hair waved back from face and captured in curls at the back with a black velvet sculpted bow, painted blue downcast eyes with darker blue outer irises, black and red upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, accent line between the lips, pierced ears, muslin stitch-jointed body, bisque forearms, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 8 (incised on bottom neck socket). Value Points: rare swivel head enhances the gentle expression. $800/1100

90. German Bisque Lady Doll with Brown Hair and Elaborate Bodice 19” (48 cm.) Bisque shoulder head of lady with elongated throat, brown sculpted hair in elaborately arranged curls at the crown and back of 90 detail. head, pierced ears, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, sculpted bodice with elaborate and colorful detail of embroidery with gilt-accented neck bow, muslin stitch-jointed body,

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92. Rare German Bisque Lady with Sculpted PurpleRuffled Scarf, Model 996, by Alt, Beck and Gottschalk

leather arms, lovely antique silk costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870, attributed to C.F. Kling. Value Points: beautifully sculpted hair, very fancy artistically decorated bodice. $800/1100

92 detail. 16â&#x20AC;? (41 cm.) Bisque shoulder head with very plump face, sculpted white shawl over sculpted blonde hair with defined bangs, beautifully defined draping of shawl onto shoulders, crowned by a double-tiered purple ruffle, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, commercial kid body with bisque forearms, antique white pique gown with cutwork trim, undergarments, stockings, and shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 996 #4. Comments: Alt, Beck and Gottschalk, circa 1875. Value Points: very rare model with superb detail of sculpted hair, shawl and ruffled coronet. $1200/1700

91. German Bisque Doll with Sculpted Blue Charlotte Cap, 998, by Alt, Beck and Gottschalk 17â&#x20AC;? (43 cm.) Bisque shoulder head of plump-faced doll with sculpted Charlotte cap in shaded blue color and bound by dark blue ribbon, over sculpted blonde hair in long curls, painted pale blue eyes in deeply set sockets, red and black upper eyeliner, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, muslin stitch-jointed body, leather arms, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 998 # 4. Comments: Alt, Beck and Gottschalk, circa 1880. Value Points: especially fine detail of sculpting especially around the eyes, rare sculpted bonnet. $800/1000

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93. French Doll’s Pewter Dinner Service in Original Presentation Box 13” (33 cm.) x 9”. The wooden box with decorative paper cover hinges open to a beautifully fitted interior comprising a doll-sized dinner service with eight dinner plates, two footed compotes, lidded tureen, two doublehandled serving dishes, large meat platter, and two smaller sauce dishes, along with four turquoise glass goblets, four knife rests, cutlery for four, serving spoon, napkins and various menu cards, all still tied into the original box. Generally excellent. For the French market, circa 1890. $600/900

94. Five Pairs of Fine French Doll Shoes 4” (10 cm.) largest. Three pairs are of black kidskin with brown overcast stitching at the edges and ankle straps with tiny button closure (two with silk bows, one pair missing bows), the two larger marked Paris Depose 12 with bee symbol for Jumeau, and the 3” smaller marked Bébé Nadaud. Along with fine 2” ivory satin shoes with silk bows marked Paris Depose 5 with bee symbol for Jumeau, and 2 ½” leather slippers with silver buckle impressed C.M. $800/1200

95. Gentle-Faced French Bisque Bébé Jumeau with Incised Depose Mark 26” (66 cm.) Bisque socket head, small blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted dark curly lashes, brush-stroked and multi-feathered brows, rose blushed eye shadow, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the accented lips, separately modeled pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Jumeau 12 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1884. Value Points: rare transitional era bébé has superlative bisque, complexion and painting of features, beautiful eyes, original wig, body and body finish, beautiful antique costume including black kidskin Jumeau shoes impressed Paris Depose 12 with bee symbol. $4000/5500

96. Beautiful French Bébé with Rare Incised “Brevete Jumeau” Signature 21” (53 cm.) Bisque socket head, very deep amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, lushly painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, rose blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, shaded and outlined lips, separately modeled pierced ears, brunette hand-tied human hair wig over cork pate. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Brevete SGDG Jumeau 10

(impressed on large letters on back of head). Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1884. Value Points: very rare Jumeau bébé model with unique signature, fine creamy bisque, gorgeous amber eyes, separately sculpted ears, original early body and body finish, lovely antique costume including tulle dress, undergarments, stockings, signed Bébé Jumeau leather shoes, and silk crepe and satin bonnet. $3800/4500

two tiny ½” firing lines at back/side crown rim. Marks: SFBJ 239 Paris Poulbot (incised signature). Comments: Paris, circa 1916, the doll was made for one or two years only, designed by the famed Parisian illustrator Francisque Poulbot, depicting WWI Parisian war orphans. Value Points: well-preserved, unplayed with condition, fine bisque and painting, original unique wig, body, body finish, and original costume. $6000/9000

98. French Amusing Political Poster by Poulbot 23” (58 cm.) x 18”. The framed poster depicts two hatted men in animated conversation, while a plump policeman and two small urchins stand at the front. The stubbly cheeked man is urging patience from his friend for “tomorrow there will be tobacco and cigarettes.” The illustration is signed Poulbot and stamped Affiche d’Interieure and Vise #10 647, along the bottom. Excellent condition. Circa 1915. $600/900

99. French Poster Illustrated by Poulbot Promoting Children’s Health, Depicting Child and Doll

97. French Bisque Art Character “Nenette” from Illustrations by Poulbot in Store-Original Costume 14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, hazel-brown glass inset eyes, tinted brows and eye shadow, tiny button-shaped nose with accented nostrils, closed mouth with wide accent line between the lips, very full cheeks, auburn mohair wig, French composition body with jointing at shoulders and hips, antique cotton schoolboy suspender pants, striped shirt, socks and shoes. Condition: generally excellent,

34” (86 cm.) x 27”. The framed poster depicts a little blondehaired girl in blue dress, holding her doll, and reaching out her right hand. The poster is signed by the French illustrator Poulbot, and urges the public help in ventures to preserve the health of children. Very good condition, a water spot at right side, and few creases. French, circa 1916. $400/700

100. Wonderful Grand-Sized German Bisque Googly, Model

100. Grand-Sized German Bisque Googly, Model 163, Inspired by Grace Drayton, by Hertel and Schwab 21â&#x20AC;? (53 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, sculpted orange hair in bobbed fashion with forelock curl, brown glass side-glancing googly sleep eyes, painted long curly lashes, one-stroke orange brows, closed mouth with watermelon slice-shaped smile, composition and wooden balljointed toddler body with side-hip jointing, antique mariner costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 163 12. Comments: Hertel and Schwab for Strobel & Wilkin, circa 1912, the model was inspired by the Campbell Kid designs of Grace Drayton. Value Points: rare grand size of the model allowing for excellent definition of hair, dimpled lips and eye corners, very fine painting of features, wonderful antique costume. $5500/7500

101. Large German Bisque Googly, 323, by Marseille 12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig, composition bent limb baby body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Germany 323 A 0 M. Comments: Marseille, circa 1920. Value Points: especially fine luminous bisque on the wide-eyed googly. $500/800

102. German Bisque Topknot Googly by Marseille 10” (25 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, brown sculpted hair with well-defined topknot, painted side-glancing googly eyes, white eye dots, painted upper lashes, closed mouth with impish smile, composition baby body, nice antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 250 Germany A 6/0 M DRGM. Comments: Marseille, circa 1920. Value

101-104. Points: nice all-original googly with well-sculpted hair and googly eyes, original body and body finish. $500/800

103. Delightful German Bisque Googly with Distinctive Black Bead Eyes 9” (23 cm.) One-piece pink-tinted bisque seated figure of big-eared character baby with right arm uplifted, knees bent, sculpted brown hair with forelock curls, sculpted oversized ears, black bead applied eyes, single-stroke brows, closed mouth with shy laugh, sculpted smock with scalloped detail of embroidery and bow. Condition: generally excellent, original dark seam line on the head, possible overpaint on bottom of right foot. Marks: 11633 Germany. Comments: circa 1920. Value Points: delightful and rare character whose distinctive features include black bead eyes and oversized ears. $800/1100

104. Two German AllBisque Novelty Kewpies 4 ½” (11 cm.) Blunderboo. Depicting allbisque crawling Kewpie baby known as Blunderboo, his oversized head turned sharply to the side as though fearfully rushing away from whatever is behind him, along with a seated Kewpie with mandolin, attached to porcelain pin tray, marked c. in circle. Generally excellent. Germany, from designs by Rose O’Neill, circa 1912. $300/500

105. Wonderfully Dimpled Rare German Bisque Smiling Character, 590, by Marseille 20” (51 cm.) Bisque socket head, small blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth modeled as though open with suggestion of teeth, deeply impressed cheek dimples, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 590 A 5 M Germany DRGM. Comments: Marseille, circa 1912. Value Points: wonderfully animated laughing expression is enhanced by laughter crinkles around the eyes, and multiple impressed dimples at lip corners, cheeks, and chin. $700/900

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106. Two German All-Bisque Kewpies and Framed O’Neill Flannel 4” (10 cm.) and 6” Kewpies, each all bisque with sculpted forelock, topknot and side curls, painted large googly side-glancing eyes, painted lashes, blue wings, impish smile, loop-jointed arms, starfish-shaped hands, each marked O’Neill on feet, and the larger with red heart paper label. Along with flannel depicting soldier Kewpie with cap and rifle, marked Rose O’Neill c. 1914, framed. Excellent condition. Circa 1915. $300/500

108. German Bisque Character, 560a, by Marseille with Smiling Expression

107. Rare German Bisque Art Character by Adolf Wislizenus with Highly Characterized Features 16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head with deeply defined modeling on cheeks and around tiny brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, onestroke brows, rounded tip nose, closed mouth with delicate hint of smile, impressed dimples at corners of mouth, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, old body retouch. Marks: L A.W & Co (impressed script) 3. Comments: Adolf Wislizenus, circa 1911, the firm made an attempt to enter the art character market at this time, with model numbers such as 125 and other examples, such as this, with maker’s signature only and no model number. Value Points: very rare doll with captivating innocent, yet joyful, expression, fine quality of bisque and painting, antique costume. $3500/5500

16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth with outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, impressed cheek dimples, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden balljointed body, antique school girl costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Made in Germany A 2 M 560a Armand Marseille DRGM. Comments: Marseille, circa 1912. Value Points:

especially fine sculpting with deeply impressed dimples at cheeks and lip corners, wonderful smiling expression. $800/1100

109. Petite German Bisque Child by Kestner in Pretty Antique Dress 14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, brunette mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, original body and body finish except repaint to hands. Marks: D made in Germany 8. Comments: Kestner, circa 1900. Value Points: very pretty dolly model with beautiful painting, original wig, pate, body, and wearing dear antique costume. $400/600

110. All-Original Petite German Bisque Glass-Eyed Smiling Character, 185, by Kestner 11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with smiling expression, row of teeth, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 185. Comments: Kestner, circa 1910. Value Points: appealing gentle expression, softest blonde mohair wig over original pate, original body with very fine original finish. $1500/2500

111. Rare German Bisque Glass-Eyed Smiling Art Character with Rare Painted Teeth, 208, by Kestner 18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, small brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with sculpted row of teeth between the outlined lips, smiling expression, impressed cheek and lip dimples, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden fully jointed Sonneberg body, pretty antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, body not original albeit of the appropriate era. Marks: 208. Comments: Kestner, circa 1912. Value Points: rare to find such deeply sculpted dimples, laughter crinkles and curved eyelids on a smaller model as this, enhanced by finest bisque and painting. $3000/4000

114. Miniature Carved Wooden Doll Depicting Smiling Older Woman

112. Early Period German Cloth Character Doll by Kathe Kruse 16” (41 cm.) All-cloth doll with pressed and oil-painted dark brown hair with forelock curls, rosy complexion, painted facial features, shaded brown eyes with spiral threading, white eye dots, black and brown upper eyeliner, closed mouth in downcast pouting expression, stitch jointing at shoulders, disc-jointed legs, separately stitched thumbs, early costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Germany Kathe Kruse 11909. Comments: Kathe Kruse, circa 1915. Value Points: early model with most endearing expression and humble posture, maker’s early markings. $1400/1900

113. Set of Vintage Wooden Circus Toys 9” (23 cm.) All-wooden flat-dimensional toys with chip carving details, articulated limbs allowing the figures to be posed in various ways, with painting highlights of costumes and accessories, including acrobatic woman, clown, horse, black dog, tiger, duck and alligator, with one wooden wheeled base. Generally excellent. Early 20th century. $300/500

8” (20 cm.) Carved wooden doll with painted complexion and facial features depicting a grandmotherly type, has smiling expression, metal spectacles, white hair under tied bonnet, fixed carved arms bent at elbows and with painted black gloves, padded legs, wooden shoes, wearing long black gown, woolen shawl, black velvet purse, and bonnet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Luscher (script on cloth tag of costume). Comments: age uncertain, likely late 19th century. Value Points: endearing presentation of both doll and costume. $300/500

115. Early German Cloth Character with Especially Plump Body by Kathe Kruse 16” (41 cm.) All-cloth doll with pressed and oil-painted features and brown hair with defined forelock curls, rosy complexion, painted facial features, shaded brown eyes with spiral threading, white eye dots, black and brown upper eyeliner, closed mouth in downcast pouting expression, stitch jointing at shoulders, disc-jointed legs, separately stitched thumbs, early costume. Condition: very good,

some age darkening and wear to hands and body. Marks: Germany Kathe Kruse 1836 (or 7836). Comments: Kathe Kruse, circa 1915. Value Points: early model with most endearing expression and humble posture, maker’s early markings. $1700/2100

116. Early German Cloth Character, Type 1, with Superb Sculpting by Kathe Kruse 16” (41 cm.) All-cloth doll with pressed and oil painted complexion,

brown hair with defined forelock curls, blushed cheeks, small shaded brown eyes, white eye dots, black and brown upper eyeliner, closed mouth in downcast pouting expression, very plump cheeks, stitch jointing at shoulders, disc-jointed legs, separately stitched thumbs, early costume. Condition: very good, some age darkening and rubbing on complexion. Marks: Germany Kathe Kruse 3013 (feet). Comments: Kathe Kruse, circa 1915. Value Points: early model with most endearing shy expression, maker’s early markings. $1600/2100

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117. Well-Preserved American Wooden Doll by Joel Ellis with Rare Blonde Hair 15” (38 cm.) Carved wooden head with gesso detailing of ringlet-curled hair, painted complexion, facial features, defined eye sockets with blue eyes, eyeliner, single-stroke brows, closed mouth with slight smile, all wooden body except pewter hands and painted boots, dowel jointing at hips, knees, shoulders, and elbows, right hand with uniquely curled fingers to hold object. Condition: very good, original finish with rubs at hair and nose. Comments: Joel Ellis, Vermont, circa 1875. Value Points: hard to find in this original state, with captivating facial expression, wearing early calico costume that is likely original. $800/1100

118. Rare American Black-Complexioned Doll by Joel Ellis 13” (33 cm.) All-wooden doll with sculpted short curly hair that is painted black over gesso undercoat, painted brown complexion with brown painted eyes, closed mouth, smoothly finished wooden body with natural finish, dowel jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, painted brown lower arms and pewter hands, painted black pewter ankle boots, original costume. Condition: structurally excellent except some wear to gesso curls at back of head, painted finish is original albeit rubbed and worn. Comments: American Joel Ellis, circa 1875. Value Points: rare black-complexioned model by the American firm, with antique undergarments, and posed in wooden rush seat chair. $900/1300

119. Rare Large American Wooden Doll “Arthur” by Joel Ellis 18” (46 cm.) Carved wooden doll with well-defined short curly hair of sculpted gesso with brown painted finish, defined facial features, deeply set sockets with large blue painted eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, all-wooden body excepting pewter hands and painted boots, dowel jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, with antique costume. Condition: good, original finish with paint wear especially on hair. Comments: Joel Ellis, Vermont, circa 1875. Value Points: rare large size is seldom found, included with the doll is an early wooden ladder back doll chair. The doll, named Arthur, has an oral provenance connecting him to the Ball Family of Western Massachusetts. $1200/1700

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121. Early Paper Mache Tauffling Baby with PullString Mechanical Action 8” (20 cm.) Wax over paper mache head with black enamel eyes, painted brows, wooden block torso, paper mache lower limbs, arranged in a wooden cradle with three attached pull strings which, when pulled, cause the baby to cry mama, or lift arms, or raise to seated pose. Condition: good, original finish with minor craquelure, one hand missing. Comments: Germany, circa 1855, the doll was made in variations (see #122), including one example with original Au Nain Blue paper label suggesting the mechanical tauffling baby in cradle was made for the French market. $900/1200

120. German Wax Over Paper Mache Doll with Wonderful Original Costume 22” (56 cm.) Wax over paper mache shoulder head, blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, ears pierced into head, brunette mohair wig in original coiffure with braided crown, firmly stuffed muslin stitch-jointed body, paper mache lower limbs. Condition: generally excellent with some typical craquelure, fine original finish. Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: having a lovely presence, the doll has beautiful eyes, fine original wig, original body with original attached knit stockings and paper mache painted heeled shoes, and wearing original silk gown, undergarments, earrings, and with attached inkscript paper “Elda Fronart Oct 1 - 1878” likely indicating the name of original owner. $800/1300

122. Early Paper Mache Tauffling Baby with PullString Mechanical Action 11” (28 cm.) bed. 8” doll. A wax over paper mache doll with blue enamel eyes, painted brows, wooden block torso, paper mache lower limbs, wearing antique chemise is resting in a wooden four-poster bed with lace fittings and canopy, and with

two attached pull strings which, when pulled, cause the baby to cry mama and kick feet, or lift arms. Condition: good, original finish with minor craquelure, nose rub. Comments: Germany, circa 1855, a variation of the mechanical tauffling baby #121. $900/1200

123. Very Fine Cabinetmaker’s Model of Mahogany Chest, Early 1800s 14” (36 cm.) h. x 15” w. x 10” d. Of fine mahogany with burled veneer fronts on the three drawers with dovetailed construction, the two lower set-back drawers flanked by fancily carved columns which appear to support the upper drawer. With original matching wooden knobs and real locks on the drawers (no key). Excellent condition. Probably American, circa 1825, the fine quality of woods and workmanship indicate its origin as a cabinetmaker’s miniature model. $800/1000

124. Walterhausen Wooden Dollhouse Furnishing in Rarer Petite Size 4 ½” (11 cm.) h. armoire. Including double-door armoire, Gothic-style kneehole desk, lady’s writing desk with cubicles, settee, recamier and four side chairs each with mauve velvet upholstery; the furnishings with original lithographed paper with gilt stencils to simulate carving. Along with four all-bisque tiny dolls with sculpted hair and facial features, original costumes. Generally excellent. Germany, circa 1885. $500/800

125. English Poured Wax Child Doll in Fine Early Costume by Lucy Peck 26” (66 cm.) Honey-toned poured wax shoulder head of plump-

123-125. faced child, her head turned to the side, blue glass inset eyes, brown outlined eyes, brows, plump cheeks, closed mouth with downcast lips, blonde mohair inserted hair, muslin stitch-jointed body, poured wax lower limbs with brass grommets, beautiful antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: From Mrs. Peck The Doll’s House...(faded stamp on torso). Comments: England, circa 1880. Value points: very appealing and gentle facial expression, original body with maker’s signature, lovely costume may be original. $1200/1700

126. Rare Petite French Bisque Bébé by Mothereau with Early Mark, Original Costume and Signed Shoes 11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head with very full plump cheeks and chin, small blue glass inset eyes with paperweight effect, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, feathered brows, closed mouth with pale outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: J.M. (and symbol mark) 5/0. Comments: Mothereau, circa 1882. Value Points: an extremely rare tiny size of the elusive bébé having finest ivory-like bisque with soft blushing, original body and body finish, and wearing a superb antique French ensemble comprising aqua silk dress with matching bonnet, undergarments, and little black leather shoes with impressed full figure of doll and “1”. $7000/9000

127. Beautiful French Bisque Bébé Triste by Emile Jumeau, Size 11 24” (61 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head with elongated face and very full cheeks, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner encircles the eye sockets, painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, separately modeled pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 11 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1885. Value Points: especially fine presentation of the wistful Bébé Triste look with large luminous eyes complemented by full cheeks, very plump early original body, choice bisque, lovely antique costume including leather shoes signed Bébé Jumeau 11. Ex-collection Lucy Morgan. $11,000/15,000

128. French Bisque Poupée by Gaultier with Dramatic Eyes and Signed Wig 25” (64 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kidedged bisque shoulder plate, very pale bisque, blue glass spiral-threaded eyes with darker blue iris rims, very thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, rose blushed eye shadow and cheeks, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig in elaborate coiffure, cork pate, shapely kid poupée body with gusset jointing, stitched and separated fingers, lovely lingerie and day dress. Condition: generally excellent, body especially sturdy with kid repair on lower arms. Marks: 8 (head and shoulders) 8 (inside wig). Comments: Gaultier, circa 1875. Value Points: the very pale bisque of large poupée is beautifully contrasted by dramatic decoration of the spiral-threaded eyes, rare original signed wig. $3000/4000

129. French Bisque Poupée by Gaultier with Rare Gesland Body and Bisque Limbs 23” (58 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kidedged bisque shoulder plate, pale blue glass enamel inset eyes with spiral threading, thick dark eyeliner, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with pale accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, metal armature body with padded stockinette cover designed to allow infinite poseability, bisque hands, bisque lower legs, and bare feet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F.G. 6 (shoulders) 6 (back legs). Comments: Gaultier, with rare body deposed by Pannier in 1872, and made by Gesland for Gaultier, circa 1875. Value Points: very beautiful bisque and painting, rare well-preserved body with superbly sculpted bisque hands and feet. $3800/5200

130. French Wooden Chair with Rush Seat and White Kitten 15” (38 cm.) The wooden chair with curved arched back and splayed side is painted original ebony with gilt stenciling, and with bi-color rush seats. Along with paper mache seated kitten with white fur cover and green glass eyes. Very good condition. French, circa 1890. $400/600

131. Beautiful German Bisque Fashion Lady by Simon and Halbig with Rare Wooden Body 14” (36 cm.) Pale bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder head, small blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, stretched kid over wooden body with shapely torso, dowel jointing at hips and knees, jointed shoulders,

131-133. bisque lower arms. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1870. Value Points: rare model with beautiful pale bisque, shy expression, well-preserved body, frail remnants of original costume. $1200/1800

132. French Maple Wood Toilette Table and Rush Seat Chair 12” (30 cm.) h. chair. Of natural finish maple wood in carved faux bamboo style, comprising toilette table with white marble top and hinged chapel-shaped mirror, along with maple wood chair with spindle bamboo-style back, and with woven rush seat. Generally excellent, mirror slightly faded. French, circa 1890. $700/1100

133. Two 19th Century Sewing Accessories 5” (13 cm.) Including a wooden dresser-top box with mother-of-pearl veneered base and pull-out drawer, topped by silk pincushion, a hinged mirror back, with ormolu trim. Along with figural cast brass stein which disguises a hidden thimble and a tape measure. Generally excellent. Mid-1800s. $400/500

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134. Early Continental Wooden Lady Doll with Fine Early Costume 20” (51 cm.) All-wooden doll, solid domed shoulder head attached to the torso in a manner allowing the shoulders to pivot right and left as though the head is turning, oval-shaped face, well-defined ears, painted complexion and facial features, unusual down-cast eyes with heavy eyelids, fringepainted upper lashes, aquiline nose, closed mouth, brunette handtied wig, shapely torso, articulated at shoulders, wrists, hips and knees. Condition: very good, original finish with some rubbing age wear, light touch-up on hands. Comments: Continental, late 1700s. Value Points: regal yet gentle demeanor is well rendered, rare head articulation, wearing early original costume including wonderful woven slippers. $3500/6500 134-135.

135. Fine French Mahogany Miniature Chest of Drawers with Inlay and Bronze Hardware, late 1700s 15” (38 cm.) h. x 12” w. x 8” d. The three-drawer chest with unusual crested top is constructed of fine figured veneers accented in inlay-banded borders and pencil striping, and is accented with elaborate bronze pulls and faux escutcheons. Good condition, some repairs of veneer. French, late 1700s. $1100/1400

136. Leather-Bound Manuscript Regarding Early Wooden Dolls 12” (30 cm.) x 8”. The leather-bound manuscript, titled “Unique and Interesting Wood Dolls and History in Their Time” by “Peggy”, undated but likely late 1900s, is filled with sketches, explanations, and black and white photographs, and is noted with a tipped-in paper as a “limited unedited edition”. Excellent condition. $100/300

137. Extremely Rare American Wooden Doll, Model 306, Designed by Graziano, by Schoenhut 16” (41 cm.) All carved wooden doll, socket head, deeply sculpted eye sockets with pronounced pupils, azure blue eyes, black eyeliner, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, brunette mohair tacked-on wig, wooden spring-jointed body. Condition: good, original finish with very light touch-ups. Comments: Schoenhut of Philadelphia, the first production of the 306 model was made only from May to November 1911. Value Points: extremely rare early model with compelling features that are deeply sculpted. $2000/3000

accent line, brunette mohair wig, allwooden spring-jointed body, antique 138. American Carved Wooden Girl with Bobbed Hair, Model 100, by Schoenhut costume. Condition: very good, some 16” (41 cm.) All carved wooden doll with socket head, carved bobbed hair with bangs and short curls, very light touch-up above lips. Marks: painted facial features, heavy eyelids, blue eyes with black upper eyeliner, closed mouth with center accent Schoenhut Doll, Pat. Jan. 17, ‘11 USA line, early wooden spring-jointed body without stocking grooves. Condition: good, original worn finish, & Foreign Countries. Comments: some rubs and age patina on hair, face and hands. Marks: Schoenhut Doll Pat. Jan. 17, ‘11 USA and Foreign Schoenhut, circa 1911, sculpted by Countries. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1911, model 100 sculpted by Graziano. Value Points: rare model Graziano for Schoenhut, this 302 with pleasing expression, rare carved hair coiffure, original costume, shoes, and stockings. $1100/1400 model emulates the K*E model 101 known as “Marie”. Value Points: 139. Rare American Wooden Character, Model 302, by Schoenhut Resembling the 101 compelling facial expression with very Model of K*R deeply sculpted eyes and primly-set 16” (41 cm.) All carved wooden doll with socket head, plump lower face, intaglio carved narrow eyes pensive lips, on this rare Schoenhut with outlined blue eyes, heavy eyelids, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center model. $1200/1500

140. Set, American Wooden Soldiers “Famous Guards” 7” (18 cm.) Including 21 flat-dimensional die-cut soldiers with lithographed paper designs of uniforms and accessories, each posed on round wooden base, along with wheeled cannon and walls. Very good condition. American, circa 1890. $200/400

was marketed as the revised model of 304/306 (see #137, this catalog) and was only sold in 1911, Schoenhut’s first year of production. Value Points: wonderful pensive expression of the rare model, with antique costume and holding Schoenhut wooden goose. $1200/1700

141. American Carved Wooden Doll, Model 304/306, Resembling the K*R 114 Doll, by Schoenhut

142. Rare American Carved Wooden Smiling Child, Model 305, with Carved Teeth by Schoenhut

16” (41 cm.) All carved wood with socket head, deeply carved facial features, deeply carved small blue downcast eyes and black upper eyeliner, white eye dots, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth pouting expression, blonde mohair wig, wooden spring-jointed body. Condition: good, original finish with some light touch-up, hands repainted. Marks: Schoenhut Doll Pat. Jan. 17, ‘11 USA & Foreign Countries. Comments: Schoenhut, the model closely resembles the 114 model of Kammer and Reinhardt, this no stocking groove model

16” (41 cm.) All carved wooden doll, socket head with very full cheeks punctuated by deeply carved dimples, intaglio carved dark blue eyes, black upper eyeliner, white eye dots, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with broad smile framed by carved laughter lines, row of carved teeth between the accented lips, brunette human hair, all-wooden spring-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, nice original finish. Marks: Schoenhut Doll. Pat. Jan. 17, ‘11 USA & Foreign Countries. Comments: Schoenhut,

their model 305, circa 1911. Value Points: wonderful laughing expression on the rare early model with rare carved teeth. $1100/1600

143. American Wooden Doll, Model 311, by Schoenhut 15” (38 cm.) All carved wood with socket head, elongated face with very full cheeks, carved bright blue eyes with large black pupils and white eye dots, black upper eyeliner, feathered brows, closed mouth with smiling expression, accent line between the lips, blonde mohair wig, wooden spring-jointed body, nice antique costume. Condition: structurally excellent, finish is original albeit possible revarnishing. Marks: Schoenhut Doll Pat. Jan. 17, ‘11 USA & Foreign Countries. Comments: Schoenhut, model 311, circa 1912. Value Points: highly expressive modeling of face with very full cheeks on slender face, carrying Schoenhut wooden bulldog. $700/900

144. Rare American Wooden Bonnet Head Doll by Schoenhut with Brown Eyes 15” (38 cm.) All carved wooden doll with swivel head, sculpted brown forelock and side curls under sculpted and painted cap, sculpted facial features, deeply impressed brown eyes with white eye dots, black upper eyeliner, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, wooden spring-jointed body, nice antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Schoenhut Doll Pat. Jan. 17 ‘11 USA. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1911. Value Points: rare model with wonderful pensive expression, carved and painted bonnet, gentle smile. $1700/2200

146. Sonneberg Black Bisque Complexioned Doll by Mystery Maker 12â&#x20AC;? (30 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head with ebony black complexion, black glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with coral lips, black mohair wig, Sonneberg black composition and wooden fully jointed body, straight wrists, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 51/3. Comments: Sonneberg, mystery maker, circa 1890. Value Points: beautiful flawless complexion on the closed mouth doll. $500/700

145. Two Sonneberg Bisque Black-Complexioned Dolls by Gebruder Kuhnlenz 14â&#x20AC;? (36 cm.) Each with ebony black bisque head, the larger with socket head with flattened solid dome, brown glass inset eyes, brush-stroked brows, closed mouth with very full coral lips, pierced ears, black fleecy wig, black Sonneberg composition and wooden fully jointed body, nice antique dress; the small being all-bisque with swivel head, black enamel eyes, closed mouth, black fleecy hair, peg-jointed arms and legs, bare feet, marked 61-15. Comments: Germany, Gebruder Kuhnlenz, circa 1890. Value Points: very beautiful faces on both with fine flawless complexions, rare models. $800/1200

147. American Carved Wooden “Black Dude” by Schoenhut with Donkey 8” (20 cm.) All carved wooden doll with brown painted complexion, black painted hair, very full lips, wooden springjointed body, wearing original costume comprising purple felt coat, checkered pants, yellow vest and top hat. Along with a carved wooden donkey by Schoenhut, with glass eyes and leather ears. Condition: generally excellent, original finish is well preserved except hands rubbed, one ear missing on Dude. Schoenhut, circa 1915. $800/1100

148. Delightful German BrownComplexioned All Bisque by Kestner 5” (13 cm.) All bisque with brown complexion, swivel head, black enamel eyes, black painted brows and lashes, coral-painted lips, black fleecy hair, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, bare feet, pretty antique silk costume. Condition: generally excellent, tiny rub on left foot toes and nose. Comments: Kestner, circa 1890. Value Points: rare model with most endearing expression. $400/600

149. American Wooden Pouty-Faced Doll by Schoenhut 15” (38 cm.) All carved wooden doll, socket head, intaglio pale blue eyes in downcast expression, white eye dots, heavy eyelids, black upper eyeliner, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accent line between the pale lips, blonde mohair tacked-on wig, wooden spring-jointed body, nice antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Schoenhut Doll Pat. Jan. 17, ‘11 USA & Foreign Countries. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1912. Value Points: nice original finish on little fellow with dear pensive expression. $800/1100

150. German Bisque Character, 101, “Marie” by Kammer and Reinhardt 13” (34 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted facial features, heavy modeled eyelids, dark blue eyes, one-stroke brows, closed mouth with very full lips, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, nicely costumed in folklore ensemble. Condition: generally excellent, some body retouch. Marks: K*R 101 34. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1910, from their art character series. Value Points: the art character doll, known as “Marie”, has enhanced decorative glaze at lower eyes and lips. $800/1200

151. Two Antique Doll Costumes To fit child dolls about 19” - 23”. Each is of finely woven cotton with printed design of blue flowers, including a dress with Bertha lace collar and cuffs, and a boy’s romper suit with tunic top and short pants. Generally excellent, circa 1900. $300/400

152. Antique Calico Sister Doll Dresses To fit dolls about 22”-24”. Each of burgundy printed cotton with blouson bodice, gathered skirt and inset V-shaped band at the yoke and cuffs, button back. Generally excellent. Circa 1910. $200/300

153. Petite German Bisque Art Character, “Marie” by Kammer and Reinhardt with Rarer Brown Eyes 9” (23 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted facial features, brown eyes, black upper eyeliner, one-stroke brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with downcast pouting expression, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden fully jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, few tiny typical wig pulls at back crown rim. Marks: K*R 101 23. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912, from the firm’s art character series, the model marketed as Marie. Value Points: rarer brown eyes, lovely complexion, original body and body finish, beautiful antique costume including tiny saddle shoes and ruffled bonnet. $800/1100

154. Rare German Bisque Art Character, Model 107, “Karl” by Kammer and Reinhardt 12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head with slender elongated facial shape, painted grey outlined eyes, black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils of aquiline nose, closed mouth with very full lips in downcast pensive expression, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, nice antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R 107 30. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1910, the model “Karl” from their art character series. Value Points: an especially handsome example of the rare doll with flawless bisque, unusually deeply impressed facial features especially for this diminutive size. $7500/9500

155. Beautiful French Bisque Bébé Jumeau, Size 11, in Fine Ivory Satin Costume 24” (61 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, lushly painted lashes, rose eye shadow, brushstroked and multi-feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau 11 (head) Bébé Jumeau BTE SGDG Depose (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1888. Value Points: brilliant blue eyes enhanced by rich dark eye decoration and rose shading, luminous bisque with beautiful complexion and painting,

original body and body finish, and wearing original fine ivory silk costume with dainty feather stitch embroidery, undergarments, socks, shoes, and bonnet. $3200/4500

156. Rare and All-Original Mechanical “Lady in Velocipede Carriage” 9” (23 cm.) Seated in a three-wheeled wicker carriage is a bisque-head lady with blue glass paperweight eyes, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig over pate, carton torso and legs, wire upper arms, bisque forearms, wearing original rose silk and lace dress with matching bonnet. Comments: the rare mechanical auto toy was inspired in the “velocipede carriage” popular during the 1880s era, an off-shoot of the bicycle craze. When wound, the carriage moves briskly forward and in circles, while the woman appears to toot the horn she holds in her left hand. Value Points: very rare early mechanical auto toy in well-preserved condition. $3000/4000

157. Petite French Bisque Paris Bébé by Danel et Cie with Original Signed Body 12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, large amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted dark lush lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined and shaded lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, little rub on nose. Marks: Paris Bébé Tete dep 3 (head)

Paris Bébé Depose (and Eiffel Tower symbol on torso). Comments: Danel et Cie, c. 1892. Value Points: rare-to-find bébé with illuminating rich eyes, rare original signed body, pretty antique costume. $2800/3500

158. French Candy Box in the Design of 18th Century Boulle Inlay Chest 6” (15 cm.) h. 9” l. The heavy paper stock two-drawer cabinet with bombe-shaped front and turtle-shaped top has bronze legs and pulls and is decorated by printed paper in the manner of Boulle inlay, with gilded edging. The cabinet was a special presentation in luxury Parisian candy shops, designed for later play use with fashion dolls or petite bébés. French, circa 1885. $200/400

159. French Bisque Bébé by Emile Jumeau, Size 11, with Signed French Shoes 23” (58 cm.) Bisque socket head, deep brown glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, rose blushed eye shadow, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, very faint hairline on front crown rim. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 10 (and artist checkmarks) Bébé Jumeau Diplome d’Honneur (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1890. Value Points: pretty luminous bisque with dramatic brown eyes, original signed body and body finish, pretty silk antique dress, woven bonnet, undergarments, socks, and signed French shoes. $2000/2600

160. German Bisque Lady with Very Fancily Sculpted Hair and Necklace, Attributed to Conta and Bohne

muslin stitch-jointed body, bisque lower arms, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870, attributed to Conta and Bohne. Value Points: rare petite lady with very unusual hair coronet and fancy necklace. $700/900

22” (56 cm.) Bisque shoulder head of lady with oval face, strong throat, very pale complexion, blonde hair waved horizontally around the forehead with wide 160 detail. hair roll accented by a matching color headband and a wiggly hair curl, very elaborately arranged curls at the back of head, combed behind the ears, deeply set eye sockets, red and black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils of aquiline nose, closed mouth, painted blue necklace with gilt ormolu medallion, kid stitch-jointed body, kid arms, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870, attributed to Conta and Bohne, the model was made in variations including hair color, hair decorations, and with or without necklace. $1200/1700

162. Petite German Bisque Lady with Lovely Dresden Hair Ornaments 13” (33 cm.) Bisque shoulder head with blonde sculpted hair casually waved from face and decorated with pink and white Dresden flowers and leaves held by a blue double tassel with gilt accents and gold beads, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, closed mouth with center accent line, muslin stitch-jointed body with bisque lower limbs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: dainty petite model has beautifully decorated hair, lovely antique costume. $500/700

161. German Bisque Lady Doll with Fancy Hair Ornaments and Necklace, Attributed to Conta and Bohne 13” (33 cm.) Bisque shoulder head of adult lady with oval-shaped face, elongated throat, blonde sculpted hair with ringlet curls that tumble onto her forehead, the hair decorated with vibrant blue and red flowers and gold leaves, elaborate ringlet curls, sculpted ears, painted blue eyes with deeply set eye sockets, black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, closed mouth, painted blue necklace with blue and gold beading,

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163. German Bisque Doll with Fancily Decorated Hair and Scalloped Bodice 18” (46 cm.) Bisque shoulder head of slender-faced lady with elongated throat, pale complexion, sculpted pale blonde hair with deep comb marks brushed away from face, with wide looped curls at the back, a shaded rose at the crown with green leaves, and a wide black bow at the back, fully sculpted pierced ears, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, sculpted bodice with wide scalloped-edge collar, and sculpted rows of tucks, muslin stitch-jointed body, bisque arms, nicely costumed. Condition: generally 163 detail. excellent. Marks: 8. Comments: Germany, circa 1870, attributed to Conta and Bohne. Value Points: rare model with beautifully sculpted hair with flower and large bow, and very distinctive sculpting of bodice. $1100/1500

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164. German Bisque Lady with Rare Hair Color and Sturdy Original Body and Costume 13” (33 cm.) Bisque shoulder head of slender-faced lady with elongated throat, sculpted hair in rare shade of brown with eight rows of horizontal rolled curls at the crown and back, feathered details at the sides of face, cobalt blue hair band, sculpted ears, sculpted blue eyes, brown single-stroke brows, closed mouth, muslin stitch-jointed body, bisque lower arms and legs, painted black flat shoes. Condition:

generally excellent. Marks: 11 (head, arms and legs). Comments: Germany, circa 1870, attributed to Conta and Bohne. Value Points: very rare hair color with blue ribbon, original body, dainty antique costume. $800/1100

165. German Bisque Lady Doll with Elaborately Sculpted Coiffure and Early Body 22” (56 cm.) Bisque shoulder head with elongated throat, blonde sculpted hair arranged in very high crown curls, deeply sculpted bangs and drawn back at the sides into deeply arranged curls with one long ringlet curl low onto her back, partially sculpted pierced ears, deeply set eye sockets, blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, muslin stitch-jointed body, bisque lower limbs, painted white stockings and black flat shoes with red tassels, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, hairline on right leg, restoration on left leg. Comments: Germany, circa 1875, attributed to Conta and Bohne. $800/1000

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166. Beautiful German Bisque Child, Model 164, by Kestner

167. Two Grand-Sized German Bisque Piano Babies

30” (75 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted dark curly lashes, slightly modeled brush-stroked brows with decorative glaze, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, wearing pretty hand-made antique costume, undergarments, stockings, and fancy leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: M ½ Made in Germany 16 ½ 164. Comments: Kestner, circa 1900. Value Points: especially choice bisque and painting on the classic dolly model, with original body and body finish, antique costume, and very fine soft mohair wig with original curls. $800/1100

12” (30 cm.) largest. Each is one-piece bisque figurine of tousled hair toddler, posed seated with arms outstretched, ankles crossed, and deeply sculpted facial features, painted blue eyes, closed mouth in smiling expression with row of painted teeth, dimples, sculpted smock with beaded accents and applied blue bows. Generally excellent. Germany, circa 1900. $500/700

168. German Bisque Character “Hilda” by Kestner 14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, dark eyeliner, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, tongue, brunette mohair wig over plaster pate, composition bent limb baby body. Condition: generally excellent, lacking teeth. Marks: G made in Germany 11 245 JDK Jr. 1914 c. Hilda Ges Gesch N 1070 (head) Made in Germany (body). Comments: Kestner, circa 1914. Value Points: the beloved gentle-faced Hilda baby has beautiful bisque, original body, and body finish. $900/1300

169. Rare German BrownComplexioned Bisque Character “Hilda” by Kestner 10” (25 cm.) Brown-complexioned bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, black painted lashes and feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth with coral-shaded lips, two porcelain teeth, black mohair bobbed wig over plaster pate, brown composition bent limb baby body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Made in Germany 245 JDK 1914 c. Hilda. Comments: Kestner,

circa 1914. Value Points: rare flawless brown complexion on the gentlefaced character, fine original body finish. $1600/2300

170. Grand German Bisque Closed Mouth Child by Kestner with Excelsior Body 35” (89 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, thick brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 18 made in Germany O (head) Excelsior Germany 8 (body). Comments: Kestner, circa 1890. Value Points: rare luxury size, rarity factors include closed mouth, original signed Excelsior body with original finish, gorgeous elongated mohair wig. $1200/1600

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171. Beautiful French Bisque Brown-Eyed Bébé by Joanny

172. Very Beautiful French Bisque Bébé by Joanny

17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head with plump facial modeling, brown glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth, defined space between the shaded and 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. Marks: J1. Comments: Joseph Joanny, circa 1884. Value Points: rare model with distinctively modeled face, lovely bisque, original body and body finish, antique maroon silk taffeta dress, lace bonnet, stockings, and leather shoes. $5000/7000

26” (66 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump cheeks, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner encircles the eye sockets, painted long curly lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the 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, body is correctly sized and of the same era albeit not original, original body finish. Marks: J 4 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Joanny, circa 1885, the small studio workshops of Joseph Louis Joanny created luxury bébés in very limited numbers; there appears to be only one facial model and it is very distinct from any other bébés of that era. Value Points: rare bébé with captivating expression, finest bisque and painting, beautiful wig, fine antique costume of silk and velvet with luxury bonnet. $5500/7500

173. 19th Century Porcelain Lady Doll for the French Market 16” (41 cm.) Pink-tinted porcelain shoulder head with oval-shaped face and elongated throat, black sculpted hair in center part with looped curls drawn over the ears and captured in a wide braided chignon at the back of her head, painted large brown eyes, red and thick black upper eyeliner, black single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, French kid poupée body with gusset jointing, stitched and separated fingers, wearing beautiful antique brown silk gown, undergarments, and slippers. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: for the French market, circa 1850. Value Points: very beautiful presence with dramatically large eyes, rare coiffure, rare French body. $1200/1700

174. Petite French Porcelain Doll with Original Body and Costume, Attributed to Gaultier 11” (28 cm.) Porcelain shoulder head with sculpted short black hair defined by stippled feathering around the face, pink-tinted complexion, painted large blue eyes with black upper eyeliner, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with pert expression, kid poupée body with shapely torso, gusset-jointed hips. Condition: generally excellent, sturdy body excepting wear to two fingers. Comments: French, circa

1860, attributed to Gaultier. Value Points; beautifully preserved doll with exceptionally sturdy body, beautiful antique costume. $1200/1500

175. German Porcelain Lady Doll with Most Unusual Expressive Features 21” (53 cm.) Porcelain shoulder head portraying an adult lady, black sculpted hair with two formed curls onto the forehead, side curls waved away over earlobes with tiny curl above each ear, a braided hair coronet at her crown that encloses a “brioche” of curls at her back head, and surmounts a small braided chignon on her neck; with oval-shaped face, strong throat with well-defined throat hollow, painted blue eyes with heavily modeled eyelids, red and black upper eyeliner, thick-stroke brows, strong nose, closed mouth with primly set lips, and partially sculpted ears, muslin stitch-jointed body with porcelain lower arms, wearing a striped magenta/black silk dress with lace trim, antique cameo brooch, and undergarments. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1875, A.W. Fr. Kister, an identical model in bisque with blonde hair is shown in Identifying German Parian Dolls by Krombholz. Value Points: rare model with highly characterized features, rare coiffure in usual darkest brown/black shading. Ex-Margaret Hartshorn Collection. $1100/1600

176. French Wooden Psyche Mirror for Poupée 10” (25 cm.) Of fine mahogany, the arched mirror with pencil-stripe inlay on the frame is supported by fancily carved brackets with hinge allowing the mirror to tilt forward or backward. Of very fine workmanship and woods. Excellent condition. French, circa 1875. $300/500

177. Antique Blue Silk Matador Costume for Petite Doll To fit slender-bodied doll about 11” - 13”. Of royal blue silk with lavish gilt thread embroidery and white silk floss fringe, the set comprises pants, vest, shirt front, jacket with wide collar, along with an ivory satin cape with colorful embroideries, and a black lambswool cap. Generally excellent. Late 19th century. $300/500

178. Beautiful French Bisque Poupée with Cobalt Blue Eyes 17” (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, large cobalt blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, delicately feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with pale accented lips, ears pierced into head, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid gusset jointed body with stitched and separated fingers, pretty antique costume, bonnet, undergarments, and leather slippers. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1865. Value Points: especially beautiful poupée with splendid large eyes contrasting the delicate expression. $2200/2800

179. French Bisque Smiling Wooden-Bodied Poupée by Leon Casimir Bru with Unusual Expression 18” (46 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-lined bisque shoulder plate with especially full throat and cheeks, blue glass inset eyes with very thick dark eyeliner, painted dark curly lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with impressed laughter lines at lip corners, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French wooden fully articulated poupée body with dowel jointing at shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees and ankles, swivel waist, antique velvet costume and woven bonnet, leather boots. Condition: generally excellent, body is appropriately sized and of the era, albeit

not the deposed Bru model. Marks: G. Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1870. Value Points: outstanding beauty of the smiling poupée with distinctive expression achieved by very full cheeks and chin, fully articulated wooden body. $3500/4500

180. French Bisque Bébé by Leon Casimir Bru with Rare Painted Teeth and Beautiful Antique Costume 24” (61 cm.) Pressed bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate with modeled bosom and shoulder blades, very full cheeks, large blue glass enamel inset eyes with spiral threading and pronounced black pupils, thick dark eyeliner, painted dark curly lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and accented lips, pierced ears, plump kid bébé body with gusset jointing at hips and knees, bisque lower arms and hands. Condition: generally excellent, left baby finger broken at knuckle. Marks: (circle dot symbol) Depose (front shoulder plate) 8. Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, his early bébé, circa 1880. Value Points: especially fine and pronounced characterlike features, very full cheeks, beautiful eye shadow and eyeliner enhance the gorgeous eyes, original sturdy body and exquisitely sculpted hands, lovely antique whitewear costume with ruffled froufrou bonnet, undergarments, and French leather shoes. $10,000/14,000

181. Rare German Bisque Exhibition Mechanical “Hilda” in Presentation Basket 24” (61 cm.) A bisque baby with brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, dark eyeliner, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, two porcelain teeth, shaded lips, brunette wig, and composition baby body is resting in a wicker baby basket whose lavish blankets disguise a mechanical device that is attached under the doll. When activated, the doll turns its head from side to side and wave its arms, Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Q made in Germany 20 Germany JDK 1914./ c. Hilda Ges Gesch N 1070 Comments: Kestner,circa 1920, the life-size rare baby was incorporated into a store display, likely in a luxury baby boutique considering the deluxe nature of the doll model, and the lavish antique costume being worn. Value Points: very rare mechanical presentation of the beloved model, likely one-of-a-kind. $3500/4500

182. German Bisque Character Baby Known as “Baby Jean” by Kestner 14” (36 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head with painted blonde baby hair, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, open mouth, shaded and accented lips, two porcelain upper teeth, tongue, composition bent limb baby body. Condition: generally excellent, faint old hairline at the back lower neck. Marks: JDK made in Germany 11. Comments: Kestner, circa 1915, the model is known as Baby Jean. Value Points:

fine artistic painting is enhanced by deeply impressed laughter crinkles and cheek dimples, original body and body finish. $500/700

183. German Bisque Character, 1296, by Franz Schmidt in Superb Costume and Bunting 16â&#x20AC;? (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lower lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, shaded and accented lips, two porcelain teeth, tongue, brunette mohair wig, composition five-piece baby body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F.S. & C. Simon & Halbig 1296 Germany 40. Comments: Franz Schmidt, circa 1915. Value Points: the delicately featured character baby is wearing superb lace and silk ribbon gown with matching bonnet, and is resting in a matching lace bunting with padded pillow and aqua silk banding. $900/1300

184. An All-Original German Bisque Child, 119 by Heinrich Handwerck

and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 119-13 Handwerck 5 Germany (head) Heinrich Handwerck Germany (body). Comments: Handwerck, circa 1910. Value Points: superb alloriginal condition of the classic dolly model with finest bisque, original soft mohair curls, original signed body and body finish, lavish antique costume, and bonnet. $800/1100

28â&#x20AC;? (71 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, dark painted eyeliner, painted curly lashes, brush-stroked brows, open mouth, outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig, composition

185. Rare Sculpted Earthenware Santibelli under Original Glass Dome 14” (36 cm.) The earthenware figurine with richly painted finish in pastels and gold leaf depicts woman holding a seated child, with two small children posed at her feet, mounted on original colorful base, and presented on a wooden base under glass dome. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, Santibelli figurine, the artisan presentations were indigenous to the Provence area, early 1800s, with themes ranging from patriotic to religious, occupational, or decorative. Value Points: very rare artisanal work in perfectly preserved original condition; included is a book, Santibellis, detailing the history of these rarely noted objects. $600/900

186. French Silk and Tinsel Floral Wreath under Glass Dome 15” (38 cm.) Arranged on an oval ebony wooden base under a blown glass dome is an arched arrangement of white silk flowers set in a garland of gilded leaves, centering a porcelain figure with gilt accents. Generally excellent. French, circa 1890. $200/400

187. An Exceptional French Globe de Mariage with Elaborately Arranged Silver Crown and Jewelry

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21” (53 cm.) Arranged on an oval ebony wooden base under a blown glass dome is a classic French gilded metal wedding presentation, featuring mirrored back with painted blue bird, pink satin tufted cushion for holding wedding memorabilia, and elaborate gilt ormolu symbols of lovebirds and sheaths of wheat. Resting upon the presentation cushion is an extraordinary silver tinsel bouquet with elaborate fringe, symbols, and accents, so profuse as to actually hide the cushion and mirrored back. Generally excellent. French, circa 1890. $800/1200

188. French Bisque Brown-Eyed Bébé by Leon Casimir Bru with Original Signed Bru Shoes

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16” (41 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate with modeled bosom and shoulder blades, large brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner encircles the eye cut, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and accented lips, dimpled chin, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid bébé body with slender torso, Chevrot hinged hips, wooden lower legs, kid over metal upper arms, bisque forearms, separately sculpted fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bru Jne 4 (head and shoulder plate) (original Bru paper label on torso). Comments: Bru, circa 1887. Value Points: very pretty wide-eyed Bru bébé has excellent bisque, original body and body finish, perfect hands, antique dress which may be original, straw bonnet, undergarments, leather shoes with decorative buckles signed “Bru Jne Paris 4”. The doll was featured in Fabulous French Bébé by Mildred Seeley, and is ex-collection of Mildred Seeley. $11,000/15,000

189. 19th Century Silk and Velvet Child’s Dress To fit child about 7 or 8 years old. Of patterned ivory silk, faux jacket with coral silk faille bodice and pleated skirt, the dress is trimmed with generously gathered lace ruffles edging the jacket and cuffs, and with black velvet bows at bodice, cuffs and waist. Very good, some light frailty of silk at shoulders. Circa 1880. $400/600

190. French Domed Arrangement of Waxed Fruits 19” (48 cm.) A tall glass dome resting on ebony wooden base encloses a woven basket filled lavishly with painted and waxed paper mache fruits including pears, purple grapes, green grapes, and cherries. Excellent condition. French, circa 1875. $400/500

191. Very Beautiful Solemn-Faced French Bisque Bébé “H” by Aristide Halopeau 19” (48 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head with very delicately blushed plump cheeks, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accent dots at eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the very full shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-looseball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2 H. Comments: Aristide Halopeau, circa 1880, the unique bébé facial model was commissioned by Halopeau, and decorated for him at the Frayon porcelain firm by the noted Parisian artist, Barnard; only one bébé model was ever offered by Halopeau and few examples were ever made. Value Points: gorgeous doe-eyed bébé with very full sensuous lips enhanced by exquisite painting, original body and body finish, lovely antique rose and lace costume, undergarments, socks, shoes, and fancy silk and lace bonnet. $24,000/29,000

193. American Doll’s Tiger Maple Rope Bed with Quilt 13” (33 cm.) l. 11” h. Of finely figured tiger maple, the high poster rope bed is fitted with early bedding and covered by early handmade pieced quilt. Generally excellent. American, circa 1875. $400/600

194. Early American Wooden Stump Doll with Original Gown and Cradle 6” (15 cm.) doll. 13” l. cradle. A simply carved wooden head with attached dowel torso has remnants of original painted complexion and hair, albeit is most rubbed to original

192. Early Carved Wooden Articulated Doll with Superb Early Costume 17” (43 cm.) All-carved wood with oval head and elongated throat, carved definition of ears, painted complexion with enamel upper-glancing eyes, outlined eye sockets with painted upper lashes, brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, wig, shapely torso, dowel jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees. Condition: good, original finish albeit rubbed and faded. Comments: late 1700s, Southern Germany or Italian. Value Points: the fully articulated doll wears fine early costume with gilt gadroon trim. $900/1300

wood, and without carved definition of features, with simple handstitched homespun gown, and resting in original hooded wooden cradle with original painted red finish. In well-played with, as-found, condition. American, early 1800s. $500/800

195. German Carved Wooden Artist Mannequin with Fourteen-Point Articulation 20” (51 cm.) All-carved wood doll with solid domed head with both swiveling and nodding at the neck, painted brown hair with feathering around the face, painted and sculpted facial features, deeply set eye sockets with blue painted side-glancing eyes, painted lashes and brows, strong masculine nose, closed mouth with shaded lips, sculpted ears, dowel articulation at shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees and ankles, with defined fingers, toes and nails, and with ball-swivel waist. Condition: structurally excellent, some light rubs on painted complexion with possible very minor early touch-up. Comments: Germany, the artist mannequin dolls appeared in wholesale catalogs of the early 1800s, and later served as the inspiration to Leon Casimir

Bru for his wooden-bodied Bru poupée, especially concerning the ballswivel waist. Value Points: compelling early doll with artistic painting, elaborate articulation. $1100/1500

196. 18th Century Continental Carved Wooden Marionette with Glass Eyes 25” (64 cm.) Carved wooden socket head with very deeply defined facial features, painted black complexion and hair, black glass inset eyes with defined brows and lips, deeply sculpted short curly hair, loosely attached (puppet style) to wooden torso with all-wooden limbs excepting cloth upper arms and knees, and with wire jointing allowing easy manipulation of the figure, partial original costume. Condition: very good, original finish. Comments: Late 1700s, with early period leg rod and head loop construction, designed for use in marionette theatre or as parade marionette. The object appeared in the exhibition “Dolls - Gifts of Love 1700-1930” at the Talbot County Historical Museum. Value Points: rare early historical object with superb carving and original finish. $1500/2500

197. Beautiful Grand-Sized German Bisque Child by Heinrich Handwerck with Folklore Costume 36” (91 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, modeling detail of brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, accented lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Germany Heinrich Handwerck Halbig 8 (head and body). Comments: Handwerck, circa 1910. Value Points: especially beautiful grand-sized child with extra modeling details, original wig, body, body finish, and beautiful antique folklore costume with matching cap having vibrantly embroidered flowers. $1100/1500

198. Early Furnished Kitchen with Original Painted Furnishings from Legoland Museum 49”w. x 17”h. x 21”w. A wooden-framed two room kitchen comprises the cooking room and the pantry or breakfast room, has original painted blue/white patterned wainscot, black and white checkered floor, and original furnishings, including 18”w. hanging plate rack, corner

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cupboard with two paneled doors, another corner cupboard with 2 doors, 3 drawers and set-back shelves with shaped edging, 14â&#x20AC;?w. cupboard with 2 upper glass doors, 2 work tables, bench, butcher table, and faux-brick stove with built-in center chimney. Equipment and utensils include an unusual wooden figural boot scraper; voluminous pewter or metal such as tankards, oil lamp, molds, milk cans, candlesticks, bowl, plates, and covered tureen; treenware such as Scandinavian ladle, bucket and plates; as well as copper pots, pans, molds, tea kettle, wooden-handled steamer; other utensils such as iron cleaner with ornately shaped upper edge, funnel, tongs, slaw cutter, 8-mold muffin pan, porcelain jugs, and various pattern glass serving dishes. Germany, circa 1875. Ex-collection Legoland Museum of Antique Dolls and Toys. $4500/6500

199. German Black-Complexioned Bisque Character, 1358, by Simon and Halbig 14â&#x20AC;? (36 cm.) Bisque socket head with rich ebony black complexion, brown glass sleep eyes, black painted lashes, black brush-stroked brows with glazed highlights, open mouth with very full lips in delicate coral shade, four tiny porcelain teeth, pierced ears, black mohair wig, black composition and wooden ball-jointed body, burgundy velvet antique costume, shoes, and socks. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1358 Simon & Halbig S&H Germany 4. Comments: Simon and Halbig from their rare 1300 art character series, circa 1900. Value Points: beautiful flawless complexion with fine matte finish, artistic painting of lips. $2500/3500

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203. German Bisque Glass-Eyed Lady Doll with Brown Sculpted Hair and Swivel Neck 4” (10 cm.) Pale bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, sculpted short brown hair with center part and tightly rolled curls framing the face, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth, pierced ears. Condition: generally excellent, tiny firing line at base of back sew hole. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: very beautiful doll head with rare coiffure, rare hair color, swivel head, and cobalt blue eyes. $800/1200

200. German Bisque Glass-Eyed Lady Doll with Fancy Hair Ornaments and Necklace 19” (48 cm.) Bisque shoulder head of adult lady with blonde sculpted hair drawn from face into looped and arranged curls, black sculpted barrette with gilt accents, sculpted pierced ears, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, sculpted black necklace with brooch, kid gusset-jointed body, bisque forearms, fine antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870, attributed to Alt, Beck and Gottschalk. Value Points: rarity factors include glass eyes, fancy coiffure with hair ornaments, sculpted necklace. $1100/1600

201. Doll-Sized Porcelain Tea Service with Gilt Finish 8” (20 cm.) l. tray. Of fine porcelain with rich gilt finish, the service comprises oval tray, lidded teapot, lidded sugar, cream, cup and saucer, each with indigo blue handle and finial. Generally excellent. Late 1800s. $200/300

202. Fine Mahogany Pedestal Table with Oval Top 8” (20 cm.) Of golden mahogany, the oval topped table has a single pedestal with three cabriole legs and fancy detailing of the pedestal. Generally excellent. Mid-1800s. $500/700

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204. Petite French Bisque Poupée Head, 2/0, with Maker’s Signature 2 ½” (6 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, blue glass inset eyes with darker blue outer rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes,

feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, auburn mohair wig over cork pate. Marks: E 2/0 B. Comments: Eugene Constant Barrois, circa 1865. Value Points: especially delicate modeling of the petite poupée model with maker’s signature, finest quality of bisque. $800/1100

205. German Bisque Doll with Rare Brown Sculpted Hair 16” (41 cm.) Solid domed bisque shoulder head nestled into shoulder plate, sculpted short brown boyish hair with feathering details, plump face, painted blue eyes, red and blue upper eyeliner, brown single-stroke brows, closed mouth with center accent line, muslin stitch-jointed body, kid lower arms, stitched and separated fingers, wearing antique green woolen uniform with gold striping. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1880. Value Points: rare gentleman model, especially with rare brown hair. $400/500

206. Petite German Bisque Lady Doll with Sculpted Snood 9” (23 cm.) Bisque shoulder head of adult lady with oval face, sculpted blonde hair with defined braids at the sides, and the back hair captured in a black sculpted snood with ruffled blue coronet and bavolet, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, muslin body, new bisque lower 207 detail. limbs, lovely costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: rare and highly detailed snood with blue ruffles. $500/800

207. Three Chinese Wooden Door of Hope Dolls in Original Costumes 8” (20 cm.) 9, and 12”. Each has carved wooden head and facial features with tinted complexion and features, cloth body, wooden hands; including young girl with unusual painting of hair including queue which is partially sculpted and partially real hair; boy with painted black pate under silk hat; and young gentleman with black pate and real queue. Condition: generally excellent, some minor fading and age marks on costumes. Comments: Chinese Door of Hope mission, circa 1920. Value Points: most endearing variety of expressions, the little girl with rare coiffure, each with detailed original costume. $800/1100

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208. Beautiful Early French Bisque Bébé, Rare Model “C/ EJ”, by Emile Jumeau 17” (43 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head with full lower cheeks and chin, pale complexion, blue glass spiral-threaded inset eyes with darker blue outer rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, separately modeled pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-balljointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent, very faint original line at front crown rim with tiny flake (under wig). Marks: C/EJ (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (and original boutique label on back torso). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1882, earliest model of the signed EJ bébé; the “C” model is very rarely found. Value Points: most beautiful bébé with gorgeous eyes, delicate bisque, original body and body finish, wearing very fine original cutwork dress, undergarments, aqua satin bonnet, Jumeau earrings, stockings, and kidskin shoes with silk rosettes. Ex-collection Madame Petyt of Brussels. $4000/6000

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209. Swiss Mechanical Double Singing Birds in Gilded Cage 11” (28 cm.) The brass cage with hanging loop has an interior perch upon which poses a red-feathered bird amidst a cluster of leaves; standing alongside is a yellow-feathered bird. When wound, the red bird tweets, opens and closes his beak, waves tail feathers, and then pauses, while the yellow-feathered bird continues the action. Generally excellent, functions well. Swiss, mid-1900s. $300/500

210. Early French Bisque Premiere Bébé with Splendid Eyes 14” (36 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head, blue glass inset eyes with splendid spiral threading, hand-cut eye sockets, painted long lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, 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, lovely antique linen dress. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 5 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878. Value Points

the rare early bébé has splendid eyes, fine original early signed body with original finish, carries little doll, leather shoes signed Bébé Jumeau Depose 5. $4000/6500

211. Beautiful French Bisque Blue-Eyed Bébé by Schmitt et Fils with Signed Body 17” (43 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head with very plump cheeks accentuated by the small pointy-tip nose and lips, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, delicately painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, rose blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils and eye corners, pert closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over original plaster pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with flat-cut derriere and straight wrists, pretty royal blue silk dress, woven bonnet, undergarments, socks, and shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sch (in shield, on head and also on flat-cut derriere) 2. Comments: Schmitt et Fils, circa 1880. Value Points: wonderfully sculpted plump features dramatized by brilliant blue eyes, choice bisque, original body, and body finish. $6000/8000

212. Charming Petite French Bisque Bébé by Schmitt et Fils with Original Signed Body 11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, rose blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils, closed mouth with heartshaped upper lip, accent line between the lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, French

composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with flat-cut derriere and straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent, original body finish with some wear, tiny nose rub. Marks: Sch (in shield on head and derriere) 4 (on head) Sch. Comments: Schmitt et Fils, circa 1882. Value Points: the very rare tiny size is charmingly posed with entrancing large eyes, lovely antique costume. $4500/7500

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wonderfully characterized doll, with fine painting, and wearing original rare-colored kimono with symbolic designs, brocade obi, silk slippers, and preserved in original glass-front wooden box. $1200/1800

214. German Bisque Asian Child, Model 1199, by Simon and Halbig 13” (33 cm.) Amber-tinted bisque socket head, brown glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted black lashes, black brushstroked brows in dramatically upswept manner, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth with outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, black mohair wig with chignon, amber-tinted composition and wooden ball-jointed body, nice antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SH 1199 Germany DEP 4 ½. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1900. Value Points: very deep modeling is enhanced by beautiful complexion having luminous finish. $800/1200

213. Japanese Paper Mache Ichimatsu Play Doll in Original Costume and Presentation Box

215. German Bisque Portrait of Asian Child, Model 4900, by Schoneau and Hoffmeister

16” (41 cm.) Solid domed paper mache socket head with fine creamy complexion, painted shaded brown hair with defined tendrils, dark glass enamel inset eyes, painted lower lashes, shaded brows, well-modeled ears, pierced ears, paper mache upper torso and lower limbs, cloth upper limbs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Japanese, circa 1920s, the model, Ichimatsu, designed as a play doll. Value Points: pristine condition of the

18” (46 cm.) Light amber-tinted bisque socket head, brown glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, thick brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, black mohair upswept wig, amber-tinted composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume with rich silk embroidery. Condition: generally excellent. Marks:

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4900 S (pb in star) H. Comments: Schoneau and Hoffmeister, circa 1900. Value Points: very expressive features with fine luminous bisque. $1100/1300

216. German Bisque Portrait of Chinese Baby, Model 243, by Kestner 13â&#x20AC;? (33 cm.) Amber-tinted bisque socket head with plump cheeks, small brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, short black feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, two porcelain upper teeth, tongue, shaded and accented lips with glazed highlights, black mohair wig, amber-tinted composition baby body, charming antique baby costume with Asian theme. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F made in Germany 10 243 JDK made in Germany. Comments: Kestner, circa 1914. Value Points: very fine bisque and complexion on the portrait of young Chinese baby. $1700/2300

217. Rare Small Japanese Paper Mache Ichimatsu

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8â&#x20AC;? (20 cm.) Paper mache head with tiny inset glass eyes, accented nostrils, closed mouth with tiny original hole at center, shaded grey hair ringed by a black circlet of black human hair and with little painted cap at the crown, paper mache shoulder plate, cloth upper limbs, composition and wooden lower limbs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Japanese, Ichimatsu play doll, late Meiji era, circa 1880. Value Points: the cheerful fellow is wonderfully preserved with original rare body, original silk crepe blue kimono, obi, chirimen silk pouch. $300/600

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lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent, very faint tiny line at center front crown rim. Marks: Depose E. 7 J (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1884. Value Points: lovely doe-eyed gentle expression, fine creamy bisque, original body and body finish, wearing lovely antique dress, undergarments, shoes, stockings, bonnet and original Jumeau turquoise necklace and earrings. $4500/6500

219. Three Antique Doll Costumes Including Jumeau Dress To fit child doll about 16”, size 6 or 7 Bébé Jumeau. Including muslin chemise with printed red flowers, pleated yoke, Bertha collar and hem, and trimmed with pink ribbons (originally presented on Bébé Jumeau), along with a white pinafore dress with cutwork trim at the hem at collar, and with a silk dress with burgundy yoke and sleeves, and red featherstitch. Generally excellent. Circa 1890. $700/1000

220. Petite French BrownComplexioned Bisque Doll by Denamur

218. French Bisque Brown-Eyed Bébé E.J. by Emile Jumeau with Original Jumeau Jewelry 16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, small amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, mauve blushed eye-shadow, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined and shaded

13” (33 cm.) Bisque socket head with brown complexion, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes, black brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, slightly parted lips, row of porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French brown composition and wooden fully jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, original body and body finish except right baby finger missing. Marks: E 3 D. Comments: Denamur, circa 1890. Value Points: rare petite size of the richly complexioned bébé, pretty antique costume. $1100/1300

221. Red Velvet Jacket with Matching Purse For child doll about 22” - 26”. Of rich lustrous red velvet with striped silk lining, mother-of-pearl decorative buttons, along

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with a matching red velvet purse with cord straps and pompom accents. Generally excellent. Circa 1885. $300/500

222. Burgundy Woolen Knit Dress with Cap and Knit Shoes To fit child doll about 16”. Of very thickly knit burgundy having shell design on the skirt, and vertical ribbing on the bodice, and with interwoven cream accents. Along with a matching beret and woven slippers with pom-pom ties. Excellent condition. Circa 1885. $300/500

223. French Bisque Bébé E.J. by Jumeau with Original Signed E.J. Shoes 14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, rose blushed eye shadow, painted dark lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, 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 with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose E 5 J. Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1884. Value Points: very beautiful face with richly accented deep paperweight eyes, original body and body finish, antique maroon mariner costume, undergarments, bonnet, socks and black leather shoes with brown silk rosettes impressed E.J. Depose 5. $4500/5500

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224. French Bisque Bebe, Rare Seal Mark 230, by SFBJ 20” (51 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, pretty antique dress. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 230 Paris (impressed seal) Bebe Jumeau Diplome d’Honneur (body). Comments: SFBJ, circa 1900. Value Points: rare to find model with lovely pale complexion, shy expression, original body and body finish. $700/900

225. Petite French Bisque Bébé, Size 2, by Emile Jumeau in the Bleuette Manner 11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, dark painted lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open

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mouth, outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body, pretty antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, two fingers broken. Marks: 2 (head). Comments: Jumeau/SFBJ, circa 1900. Value Points: pretty bébé in Bleuette size, with large entrancing eyes, original French body. $1100/1400

226. French Bisque Character Girl by DeFuisseaux with Very Expressive Features 19” (48 cm.) Solid domed bisque shoulder head, painted facial features, grey/blue upper-glancing eyes, white eye dots, black upper eyeliner, rich umber eye shadow, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center

accent line, brunette mohair bobbed wig, original muslin commercial body with jointing at elbows hips, and knees, bisque lower arms, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F 2. Comments: DeFuisseaux, circa 1915. Value Points: fine artistic modeling with distinctive pointy chin and nose, artistic painting of features, especially eyes and complexion, original body, antique costume. $800/1100

227. French Bisque Character Man by DeFuisseaux 12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head of adult man with darkened unshaven complexion, painted facial features, brown eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, thick brows, large pointy nose, closed mouth with grim expression, grey mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: D.F./B B3. Comments: DeFuisseaux, circa 1910. Value Points: rare model with exceptional quality of artistic and highly characterized painting. $600/900

228. Rare French Bisque Whistling Character by Jules Steiner with Unique Modeling 14” (36 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: generally excellent. Marks: Le Parisien (red stamp). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1890, the facial model was uniquely designed for this doll to accommodate the whistling activity. Value Points: rare model with original body and costume, wonderful expression, the doll has a blue ribbon award from 1959 UFDC convention in Kansas City. $1200/1600

229. Rare French Bisque Poupée by Huret, Prevost Era, with Portrait Face and Original Signed Body 18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head with slender angular face and strong elongated throat, aquiline nose, blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with primly outlined lips, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French all-wooden body excepting original pewter hands, slender elongated torso and limbs, dowel jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, antique cashmere dress, undergarments, stockings, cream shoes, bonnet. Condition: bisque excellent, body structurally excellent, original painted finish on body is worn. Marks: Huret (head). Comments: Maison Huret, circa1912, during the era of Eliza Prevost who introduced new artistic facial models, and new version of articulated lady body; the dolls were made for only a few years. Value Points: an especially beautiful example of the Prevost Huret doll, with delicate bisque, refined demeanor, beautiful face, original wooden body. $7000/9000

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230. Beautiful French Bisque Portrait Bébé Attributed to Gaultier 24” (61 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump cheeks and chin, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted dark curly lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, arched feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, plump French composition and fully jointed body with straight wrists, wearing antique costume with beautiful cutwork. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 11. Comments: attributed to Gaultier, circa 1882. Value Points: very beautiful face whose plump features are accentuated by pale bisque and rich painting of eyes and lips, finest quality of bisque. $4500/6500

231. Beautiful French Bisque Poupée by Gaultier with Original Wig 22” (56 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, blue glass inset eyes with rich spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, arched feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with pale accented lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig with interwoven ribbons, French kid poupée body with gusset jointing at elbows, hips and knees, stitched and separated fingers, lovely fashionable costume of antique fabrics, undergarments, leather boots, one earring. Condition: generally

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excellent. Marks: 6 F.G. Comments: Gaultier, circa 1875. Value Points: very beautiful eyes contrast the pale bisque, original wig. $1800/2800

232. German Bisque Lady Doll with Ornately Sculpted Blonde Hair 23” (58 cm.) Bisque shoulder head with blonde sculpted hair waved softly from her face and behind her fully modeled pierced ears, captured in a thick coronet braid and with two large looped curls 232 detail. at the nape, painted outlined blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, commercial muslin stitch-jointed body with sewn-

232. on stockings, blue kidskin boots, bisque lower arms, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa1875. Value Points: beautifully detail and rare coiffure. $500/700

233. German Bisque Doll with Blonde Sculpted Hair and Beautiful Sculpted Necklace 17â&#x20AC;? (43 cm.) Bisque shoulder head of plump-faced woman with blonde sculpted hair with graduatedlength ringlet curls framing the face, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single-stroke 233 detail. brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the lips, sculpted blue and white beaded necklace with gilt accents, muslin stitch-jointed body with kid arms, nice antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1880. Value Points: especially fine detail of sculpted necklace, its blue beading exactly matching the eye color. $500/800

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233.1. German Bisque Lady Doll with Sculpted Ruffled Cap and Neck Ruffle, Attributed to Alt, Beck and Gottschalk 22â&#x20AC;? (56 cm.) Bisque shoulder head with elongated throat, deeply sculpted blonde curly hair with looped curls under a sculpted blue cap with darker blue outline and 233.1 detail. ruffled edging, sculpted pierced ears, painted features, blue eyes with dark eyeliner, red and black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, sculpted blue neck ruffle with black outlined coral brooch, muslin stitch-jointed body with leather arms, nice antique gown. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1880, attributed to Alt, Beck and Gottschalk. Value Points: rarity factors include beautifully sculpted cap and ruffle. $900/1300

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234. American Carved Wooden Black Folk Doll 18” (46 cm.) Carved wooden “bedpost” head with painted black complexion, carved definition of facial features include flattened nose, small black eyes, black painted brows, closed mouth with carved lips and row of teeth, black woolly hair, on original stiffened-cloth body with oil-painted features, separated large fingers, stitched-on boots, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: American, circa 1885. Value Points: well-preserved American folk artist doll. $800/1200

234.1. American Brown-Complexioned Cloth Folk Doll with HandPainted Features 16” (41 cm.) All-cloth doll of cafe-au-lait muslin with flat-dimensional face, onepiece head and torso, loosely stuffed, stitch jointing at hips and shoulders, painted facial features, brown eyes with shaded details and eyeliner, outlined nose, closed mouth with row of teeth and smiling expression, antique costume, black floss hair in wiry ringlet curls. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: American, circa 1900,

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28” (71 cm.) Paper mache shoulder head with ebony black complexion, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, black painted lashes, slightly modeled brush-stroked black brows, closed mouth modeled as though open in broad smiling expression, with double row of beaded teeth, black mohair wig, original black muslin body with paper mache lower limbs, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: rare large model of the highly characterized doll has fine gleaming expression, original body. $800/1000

235.1. American Cloth Clown by Lena Gould with Original 1914 Patent Date 10” (25 cm.) All-cloth softly stuffed doll with center seam, needle stitch shaping of painted facial features depicting a gently smiling clown, large blue eyes, red clown accents, shaped ears, stitch jointing at shoulders and hips, wearing original clown suit and with stitched-on cap and painted shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Pat. Applied for Aug 21, 1914. Comments: the design was registered by Lena Gould, according to Johana Gast Anderton in her book Cloth Dolls. Value Points: very dear face on the rare cloth doll, with patent date. $200/300

236. American Oil-Painted Folk Doll with Sugar Sack Body 21” (53 cm.) All-cloth doll with firmly stuffed stitched-on shoulder head having oil-painted curly hair, complexion and facial features, outlined brown eyes, black eyeliner, feathered brows, white eye dots, accent line between the lips, rosy blushed cheeks, sugar sack cloth body with stitch jointing at shoulders and hips of elongated legs, separated fingers, nice antique costume. Condition: generally excellent.

236-238. Comments: American, circa 1885. Value Points: especially fine artistry of oil-painted features, complexion and expression. $1100/1700

237. American Cast Iron Bell Toy “Daisy” by Gong Bell Co. 8” (20 cm.) All cast iron toy depicting a little girl seated in a horse-driven cart, her head turned to the side, as she clutches her little doll in her arms. A gong bell is hidden beneath, and when the cart moves along on spoked wheels, the bell dings. Raised lettering “Daisy” on each side. Structurally excellent, missing all paint. American, Gong Bell Co, circa 1890s. $400/600

238. Large German Wooden Grodnertal Doll 17” (43 cm.) All-wooden doll with one-piece head and torso, egg-shaped head with painted black hair having shaded detail around the forehead, painted complexion and facial features, blue eyes with one-stroke upper eyeliner and brows, tiny carved nose, painted triangle-shaped mouth, blush cheek spots, articulation at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, simplistic carving of hands. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Grodnertal, circa 1850. Value Points: fine large size, original painted finish that is well-preserved, carved definition of waist. $200/400

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241. Impish German Bisque “Jubilee” Googly, Model 165, with Toddler Body by Hertel and Schwab 16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head with rounded plump facial shape, chubby cheeks, large blue glass sideglancing googly eyes, dark eyeliner, painted long curly lashes, single-stroke brows, rounded pug nose with accented nostrils, closed mouth with watermelon slice-shaped smile, accented lips, brunette bobbed wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler

239. German Bisque Character with Bobbed Hair by Grace Cory Rockwell 14” (36 cm.) Bisque head with flanged neck, sculpted brown hair in short bobbed fashion with forehead bangs, round blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, tinted brows, rounded nose tip, accented nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and accented lips, muslin body, composition limbs, peach crepe dress, undergarments, shoes, stockings. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Copr by Grace C. Rockwell Germany 1397/30. Comments: Germany, circa 1925, from a series of American artist-designed dolls commissioned by George Borgfeldt from German doll firms; the model was marketed as “Betty Jean” (later copyrighted as “Pretty Peggy”). Value Points: few examples of the rare wide-eyed model are known to exist. $1200/1700

240. German All-Bisque Googly with Highly Expressive Features 6” (15 cm.) One-piece chubby bisque head and torso, brown glass side-glancing eyes, painted long curly lashes, single-stroke brows, pierced nostrils of rounded nose, closed mouth with painted teeth between the accented lips, brunette mohair wig, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white socks and black one-strap shoes, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 79/15. Comments: Germany, circa 1915. Value Points: wonderful expressive features on the wide-eyed character with all-original parts, wig, and costume. $400/600

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body with side-hip jointing, wonderful antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 165-6. Comments: Hertel and Schwab, from their series of “Jubilee” googlies, circa 1916. Value Points: the captivating impish expression is enhanced by fine quality of bisque and deeply modeled features especially of the lips. $2800/4000

242. Two German All-Bisque “Bonnie Babes” Designed by Georgene Averill 6” (15 cm.) and 4 ½”. Each is all bisque with flat-cut neck socket allowing easy articulation of neck, sculpted short brown curly hair, brown or blue glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, dark eyeliner, tinted brows, toddler body with loop jointing at shoulders and hips, painted white socks, and pink shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Bonnie Babe, designed by the American artist, Georgene Averill, circa 1920, the doll was made in several variations including this all-bisque version. Value Points: wonderful characterization of laughing toddler with especially fine detail of hair sculpting. $500/800

243. Rare and Delightful German All-Bisque Googly, 111, with Jointed Elbows and Knees 6 ½” (17 cm.) One-piece bisque head and torso with chubby shape, blue glass sleep eyes, painted dark curly lashes, singlestroke brows, little buttonshaped nose, closed mouth in tiny line smile, brunette mohair wig, jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, painted socks, and shoes. Condition: generally excellent, few typical tiny flakes at stringing joints. Marks: 111 4 (head and limbs). Comments: Germany, circa 1915, the facial model was inspired by the designs of Grace Drayton, mystery maker. Value Points: very rare eight-point jointing of the most endearing googly. $2000/2700

244. Delightful German Bisque Googly, 221, by Kestner with Rare Original Kid Toddler Body 15” (38 cm.) Bisque swivel head on original kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, chubby rounded face with large brown glass side-glancing sleep googly eyes, dark eyeliner, painted short upper lashes, angled feathered brows with ochre shading, buttonshaped nose, impish smile on closed mouth with upturned lip corners, shaded lips, brunette mohair bobbed wig over plaster pate, toddler-shaped kid body with chubby torso, pin-jointed composition toddler lower arms and legs, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: G made in Germany 11 JDK 211 (head) (original Kestner paper label on torso). Comments: Kestner, circa 1912. Value Points: wonderful bisque and expression, extremely rare original kid toddler body with original paper label. $3000/4000

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composition and wooden eight-looseball-jointed body with straight wrists, nicely costumed. Condition: bisque excellent, body is appropriately sized and of the era, albeit not original. Marks: Figure C No 1 J. Steiner Bte SGDG Paris. Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1882. Value Points: very beautiful face with superb painting which enhances the gentle smile. $2600/3500

248. French Bisque Bébé, Figure A, by Jules Steiner with Original Signed Body and Shoes

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245. Rare Early German Bisque Child Doll by Jules Steiner 14” (36 cm.) Solid domed bisque head with flat-cut neck socket, tiny blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth with outlined lips, two rows of tiny porcelain teeth, pierced ears, blonde fleecy wig, French composition fully jointed body with straight wrists and at upper torso for head attachment. Condition: bisque excellent, upper teeth repaired, body finish original albeit very scuffed on hands. Marks: (original Steiner cadeceus stamp on torso). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1877. Value Points: rare early Steiner bébé with lovely bisque, beautiful antique costume. $2800/3500

246. American Wooden Doll-Sized Wash Stand with Shaped Backplash 10” (25 cm.) Wooden wash stand with shaped crest, towel bars at the sides, pull-out drawers, shapely carved legs, and bottom shelf, bone pulls, and with porcelain wash bowl and pitcher. Generally excellent. American, circa 1880. $300/500

247. French Bisque Bébé, Figure C, by Jules Steiner 16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, dark blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark painted lashes, thick dark eyeliner, brush-stroked and multi-feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with upturned lip corners, richly accented lips, pierced ears, new brunette mohair wringlet-curled wig over Steiner pate, French

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17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted long curly lashes with dot accents, thickly feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with shaded lips, blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate, French composition fully jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Steiner Paris Fre A 9 (head) (original Steiner paper label of doll holding flag on torso). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1889. Value Points: charming wideeyed expression, finest quality of bisque, beautiful painting, original wig, pate, body, body finish, and lovely antique lace dress, silk bonnet with fringed edging, undergarments, stockings, cream kidskin shoes impressed with full figure of doll. $2800/3500

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249. Petite and All-Original French Bisque Bébé, Figure A, by Jules Steiner for Au Nain Bleu 10 ½” (27 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, lushly painted lashes, thick brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears,

blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate, French composition fully jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: J. Steiner Bte SGDG Fre A 3 (head) (original Steiner paper label of doll holding flag, on torso). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1890, the bébé was presented by the illustrious Parisian doll shop of Au Nain Bleu with distinctive dress created in the Au Nain Bleu workshops. $2500/3200

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250. Superb French Bisque Bust of Woman with Demure Expression by Hector Lemaine 19â&#x20AC;? (48 cm.) Parian-like bisque bust of an adult woman on bisque pedestal, her head inclined to the side with sculpted very heavily lidded downcast eyes, closed mouth modeled as though open with a row of sculpted teeth, sculpted long flowing brown hair beneath a sculpted rose bonnet with ruffled edge and long streamers, sculpted necklace and a bisque rose that is modestly tucked in the bodice of her decorated blouse. Condition: generally excellent, small flake on hat ruffle, small repair at back pedestal base. Marks: Lemaire (large incised letters at the back). Comments: the bust was sculpted by prominent French artist, Hector Lemaine and created by Henri Ardant & Cie; the piece can be precisely dated 1883/1885, during the two years that Lemaire designed for the Ardant firm. Value Points: very rare bust in grand size with superb detail and fine condition $800/1200

251. Pair, French Fireplace Fans with Hand-Painted Scenes 18â&#x20AC;? (46 cm.) The parchment fans with fancily shaped crests have gilt-painted frames and fancily carved wooden handles, each with a different hand-painted design of birds on branches, with country garden and pond scene in the background. Excellent condition. French, circa 1870, very rare to find a matched set of fireplace fans in such well-preserved condition. $300/500

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252. Gorgeous French Bisque Brevete by Leon Casimir Bru with Beautiful Antique Costume 18” (46 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, very full cheeks and chin, small amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted black lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, impressed dimple in chin, pierced ears, blonde mohair

wig over cork pate, kid gusset-jointed body with gusset jointing at hips and knees, bisque arms to above the elbows, separately sculpted fingers. Condition: generally excellent, one-piece reglue of tip of right middle finger. Marks: 1 (head and shoulder). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1878, his first model of bébé. Value Points: the exquisite beauty of the rare early gentle-faced bébé is achieved by subtle blushing and dramatically painted eyes, original body and body finish, very beautiful antique costume and bonnet. $11,000/15,000

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253. German Bisque Lady with Rare Sculpted Brown Coiffure and Pink Hair Ribbons 19” (48 cm.) Bisque shoulder head of lady with sculpted brown hair waved from face into elaborately arranged coiffure that is lavishly woven with sculpted pink ribbons and bow edged with gilt, painted blue eyes, red and 253 detail. black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, muslin stitch-jointed body, kid arms with stitched and separated fingers, lovely ivory satin and lace gown. Condition: generally excellent, few paint rubs on hair ribbons at back of head. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: lovely lady with rare coiffure, rare brown hair, and fancy hair ribbons. $700/900

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254. German Bisque Lady with Ringlet-Curled Hair and Fancy Bodice 20” (51 cm.) Bisque shoulder head of adult lady with elaborately arranged ringlet curls that tumble onto the forehead and are waved behind the fully sculpted pierced ears, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, sculpted bodice with deeply ruffled collar and sculpted pink bows, muslin stitch-jointed body, kid body with stitched and separated fingers, wearing pretty brown velvet dress with lace trim, undergarments, leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Value Points: very elaborately sculpted curls and fancy bodice. $600/900

255. German Bisque Lady with Fancily Sculpted Hair and Bodice 17” (43 cm.) Bisque shoulder head of adult lady with slender face and elongated throat, sculpted blonde hair in elaborate arrangement with

255. triple rows of coiled braids at the crown, and tiny spit curls at the forehead center, fully sculpted pierced ears, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, singlestroke brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, sculpted necklace with gold brooch, sculpted bodice 255 detail. with defined tucks and scallops and decorated by pink bows, muslin body, bisque lower limbs with curled fingers and fancily painted pink boots, lovely antique costume with flocked velvet trim. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: beautifully detailed rare coiffure and fancy bodice on the rare to find lady doll. $700/900

256. German Bisque Lady with Rare Hair Color and Unusual Braided Coiffure 16â&#x20AC;? (41 cm.) Bisque shoulder head with elongated throat, dark brown sculpted hair arranged in tight curls around the face and captured by a black hair ribbon at the crown, and with looped braids at the back decorated 256 detail. with a black hair bow, pierced ears, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, stitch-jointed body, bisque lower limbs including fancily painted purple and brown heeled boots, silk

256. costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: very rare dark brown hair color with superb braided details at the back of head, wonderful fancy boots. $700/1000

257. German Bisque Lady Doll with Rare Painted GreenRibboned Bodice 21â&#x20AC;? (53 cm.) Bisque shoulder head of lady with elongated throat, blonde sculpted hair waved from face and elaborately arranged, thick braid framing the face, ringlet curls at the crown above a narrow braids, and an unusual cluster of ringlet curls at the back of head, 257 detail. fully sculpted pierced ears, painted blue eyes with red and black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, sculpted bodice with vertically painted green ribbon accents and scalloped collar, attached green jewel, muslin stitch-jointed body, bisque forearms, silk gown and costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: rarity factors include very ornate coiffure, and unusually decorated bodice. $800/1000

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258. Rare and Charming German Bisque Glass-Eyed Character, 184, by Kestner 11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, short-stroke brows, little rounded-tip nose with accented nostrils, closed mouth with downcast pouting expression and center accent line, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, pretty antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 184. Comments: Kestner, circa 1912. Value Points: rare model with wonderful expression, finest bisque and painting, original body and body finish. $1700/2400

259. Sweet German Bisque Smiling Art Character, 185, by Kestner 12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted facial features, brown shaded eyes with black and incised upper eyeliner, short feathered brows, accented nostrils of little rounded nose, closed mouth in smiling expression, painted teeth between the outlined lips, impressed cheek dimples, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, nice antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, lower arms retouched. Marks: 185. Comments: Kestner, circa 1912, from their art character series. Value Points: lovely bisque with shaded rosy cheeks enhanced by impressed cheek and mouth dimples. $1200/1800

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260. Two German AllBisque Dolls by Kestner as Bride and Ring Bearer 7” (18 cm.) and 9”. Each has one-piece bisque head and torso, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, jointed arms and legs, blue or pink painted stockings and shoes. Condition: generally excellent excepting boy has faint hairline at side of head, and flake at left thigh. Marks: 150 (each doll also has original Kestner paper label). Comments: Kestner, circa 1910. Value Points: wearing handmade antique costume of bride and ring bearer, and each with beautiful antique wig. $400/600

261. Rare Tiny Size of German Bisque “Mein Liebling”, 117A, by Kammer and Reinhardt 8” (21 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, dark eyeliner, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 117/A 21. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, their beloved “Mein Liebling” model, circa 1915. Value Points: very rare petite size, especially with original fully articulated body, lovely expression and bisque, original body finish, beautiful antique costume. $1500/2100

262. Very Beautiful and Rare German Bisque GlassEyed “Gretchen” by Kammer and Reinhardt 22” (57 cm.) Bisque socket head with fine matte bisque, dark blue glass sleep eyes in half-moon shaped sockets, fringepainted upper lashes, one-stroke tapered brows, rounded nose with accented nostrils, closed mouth with petulantly shaped very full lips, impressed dimples at lip corners and chin, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R 114 57. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, the glass-eyed variation of their art character “Gretchen”, circa 1912. Value Points: very rare variation of the art character has notable quality of sculpting enhanced by finest matte bisque, original body and body finish, and is wearing beautiful antique costume, bonnet, undergarments, shoes and socks. $5000/7500

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263. Two German Portrait Dolls Sculpted By Lilly Baitz 13” (33 cm.) and 19”. Each has plaster sculpted head with painted gleaming brown complexion, deeply impressed eyes, painted brown eyes, closed mouth with painted teeth, firmly stuffed brown muslin body with sculpted lower arms and legs, each wearing its original costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: L&R Baitz (paper tag on each). Comments: Lilly Baitz, Germany, early 20th century. Value Points: beautifully sculpted faces, especially of woman, depicting a North African couple from her World Costume Series, possibly one of a kind. $1100/1500

264. Rare 19th Century Carved Wooden Lady Doll with Cafeau-Lait Complexion and Carved Chignon 20” (51 cm.) Carved wooden shoulder head of lady with oval face, elongated throat and modeled bosom, carved hair in delicate waves from side part and pulled into a coiled chignon at the nape, light brown “cafe-au-lait” complexion, partially sculpted pierced ears, well-defined carving of facial features including deeply set eye sockets, painted brown eyes with dark eyeliner, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, sew holes along the sides of shoulders, original muslin hand-stitched body and wooden lower arms with cafe-au-lait complexion, nice antique dress and undergarments. Condition: generally excellent, some light paint rubs on original finish.

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Comments: mid-19th century. Value Points: rare enigma doll with compelling expression, fine original artistic painting. $1200/1800

265. English Wax Child Doll with Beautiful Serene Expression 28â&#x20AC;? (71 cm.) Poured wax shoulder head with very plump face, blue glass inset eyes with deeply impressed eyeliner, inserted brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with shy downcast lips, brunette inserted hair, softly-stuffed muslin body, poured wax lower arms and legs. Condition: good with some fading of details, repaired split on back left leg and ankle. Comments: English, circa 1880. Value Points: endearing doll with wonderfully modeled features, original body, wearing fine antique costume that is likely original. $800/1300

266. Unusual American Kid-Skin Doll with Ink-Painted Features and Original Costume 11â&#x20AC;? (28 cm.) Egg-shaped kidskin head with flatdimensional face, ink-painted facial features, blonde mohair wig, muslin stitch-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, some fading of features. Comments: American, circa late 1800s. Value Points: enchanting little girl, wearing original silk costume. $300/500

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268. German All-Bisque “Mimi” Designed by Jeanne Orsini 7” (18 cm.) One-piece bisque head and torso, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, slightly open O-shaped mouth with double rows of teeth, original brunette mohair wig, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs, modeled bent elbows with pointing finger, painted white stockings to above the knees, flat black one-strap shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: JIO c. 1920 41 (incised) (and remnants of original Mimi paper label on torso). Comments: one of the trio of character dolls designed by the American artist, circa 1920, made in Germany. Value Points: rare doll with original wig, great expression, in rarer large size. $500/800

269. German All-Bisque “Vivi” Designed by Jeanne Orsini

267. German Bisque Character with Wonderful Toddler Body, Model 169, by Kley and Hahn 21” (53 cm.) Bisque socket head with plumply modeled cheeks, small brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, long curly lashes, curvy feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with downcast pouting lips, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden fully jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K&H (in banner) 16910. Comments: Kley and Hahn, circa 1912. Value Points: endearing expression on the wistful-faced toddler with closed mouth, original body and body finish. $1100/1500

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5” (13 cm.) One-piece bisque head and torso, blue glass eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, closed mouth modeled as though open with large generous smile, original brunette mohair wig, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs, modeled bent elbows with pointing finger on right hand, painted white stockings to above the knees, brown one-strap shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: JIO c. 1920 41 (incised) Vivi Re US Pat. Off. Copr. J.I. Orsini 1920 Pat. Appl’d For (paper). Comments: one of the trio of character dolls designed by the American artist, circa 1920, made in Germany. Value Points: rare doll with original wig and paper label. $500/800

270. German Bisque Pouty-Faced Character, 6970, by Gebruder Heubach 11” (28 cm.) Pink-tinted bisque socket head, blue glass sleep

eyes, painted lashes, fringed brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with downcast pouting lips, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent, faint hairline at back of head. Marks: 6970 Germany 1 (head) (original Holz-mass stamp on torso). Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1915. Value Points: fine quality of bisque enhancing the pouty expression, original signed body and body finish. $500/700

271. German Bisque Art Character Known as “Mein Liebling”, Model 117, by Kammer and Reinhardt 26” (66 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with pensive expression, accent line between the shaded lips, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, wearing antique mariner costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 117 66. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912. Value Points: fine matte bisque of the pensive child, original body and body finish. $2800/3500

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273. Three American Cloth Character Dolls by Georgene Novelties

272. Italian Felt Character Doll in Original Costume by Lenci 19â&#x20AC;? (48 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, brown side-glancing eyes, painted curly upper lashes, painted grey eye shadow, fringed brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accent dots on bottom lip, brunette mohair bobbed wig, jointed arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent, little nose smudge. Comments: Lenci, circa 1935. Value Points: vibrant colors are beautifully preserved on the red felt ensemble, including double-breasted coat, dress, tam, scarf with applique designs and felt pom-poms, leather shoes. $900/1300

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12â&#x20AC;? (30 cm.) and 14â&#x20AC;?. Each is all cloth with pressed and printed mask face to depict characters from the Little Lulu comic strip series, each with stylized facial features, large o-shaped black eyes, comma brows, button-shaped tiny nose, and having flannel caps as back hair and tufts of yarn forming hair at the crown, stitch-jointed peach muslin body, sewn-on red socks and black shoes. Condition: generally excellent, some fading of costumes. Comments: included are Little Lulu, Tubby Tom and Alvin, from the original illustrations by Marjorie Buell, the dolls by Georgene Novelties, circa 1951. Value Points: rare little cloth dolls in wonderfully preserved condition, wearing original costume, the boys with original paper tags. $700/1100

274. Art Deco Cloth Doll with Original Costume and Box 24” (61 cm.) All cloth doll with pressed and painted mask face, brown sideglancing eyes, exaggerated lashes, dark eye shadow, closed mouth, blushed cheeks, blonde mohair wig, stitched jointing at shoulders and hips with elongated limbs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: circa 1935. Value Points: wearing original blue cotton flowered dress, plaid woolen coat and tam, undergarments, shoes and socks, and preserved in original box. $500/700

275. American Composition “Shirley Temple” by Ideal in Fine Unplayed-With Condition 18” (46 cm.) All composition doll with socket head, sleep eyes, real lashes, feathered brows, open mouth, row of teeth, blonde mohair wig in ringlet curls, five-piece body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Shirley Temple 18. Comments: Ideal, circa 1935. Value Points: beautiful unplayed-with condition of the child star, fine lustrous complexion, perfect hair, original pink pleated dress with original tag, and presented in original box. $600/800

276. American Composition “Shirley Temple” by Ideal with Especially Beautiful Original Wig 15” (38 cm.) Composition socket head, sleep eyes, real lashes, open mouth, row of teeth, impressed dimples, blonde mohair wig in original

275-278. ringlet curls, five-piece composition body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Shirley Temple 18. Comments: Ideal, portrait of the child star, circa 1935. Value Points: especially beautiful wig, the doll wears original tagged costume. $300/600

277. American Composition “Shirley Temple” by Ideal in Original Costume 18” (46 cm.) Composition socket head, green sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lower lashes, feathered brows, open mouth, row of porcelain teeth, dimpled cheeks, blonde mohair ringlet curls, composition five-piece body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Cop. Ideal N&T Co. Shirley Temple 16. Comments: Ideal, circa 1934, portrait of Shirley in classic red polkadot dress costume. $300/500

278. American Composition “Shirley Temple” in Rare 11” Size 11” (28 cm.) All composition with socket head, sleep eyes, real lashes, painted lashes and brows, open mouth, four teeth, impressed dimples, blonde mohair wig, five-piece body. Condition: generally excellent, wig a bit mussed, socks stretched. Marks: Shirley Temple 11. Comments: Ideal, circa 1935. Value Points: rare size, the doll has fine original finish and wearing original tagged blue polka dot dress, undergarments, pin, socks and shoes. $300/500

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279. French Bisque Bébé by Emile Jumeau with Fine Luminous Bisque 20” (51 cm.) Bisque socket head with pale bisque with fine luminous complexion, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, shaded and accented lips, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body. Condition: bisque excellent, boy original albeit repainted. Marks: Tete Jumeau Bte SHDG (with cut-out designed to accommodate a sleeping eye mechanism). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1892. Value Points: beautiful face with fine gleaming complexion, most appealing antique costume. $2500/2800

280. French Bisque Bébé Jumeau with Original Jumeau Chemise and Shoes 24” (61 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, lushly painted lashes, brush-stroked and multi-feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent.

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Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 11 (head) Bébé Jumeau Diplome d’Honneur (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1888. Value Points: lovely creamy bisque and painting, original body with original finish, wearing original Jumeau chemise dress, Jumeau socks, and black leather shoes signed Bébé Jumeau Depose 11. $3000/4000

281. French Bisque Bébé in Original Chemise 16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass inset eyes, long painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, French composition and wooden fully jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, hand repainted. Comments: for the French market, circa 1910. Value Points: pretty doll with original wig, wearing original muslin chemise. $700/900

282. French Bisque Bébé by Emile Jumeau with Beautiful Eyes 20” (51 cm.) Bisque socket head, large deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, lushly painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked and feathered brows, 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, pretty antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 9. Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1888. Value Points: especially pretty bébé with dramatic large eyes and fine creamy bisque, original costume. $2800/3500

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283. French Bisque Poupée by Jumeau with Gentle Expression 22” (56 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked and feathered brows, kid poupée body with stitched and separated fingers, pretty blue velvet antique fashion gown, undergarments, leather boots. Condition: very faint vertical line on forehead, otherwise excellent. Marks: 9. Comments: Jumeau, circa 1875. Value Points: lovely complexion enhances the gentle expression. $1500/2100

284. French Bisque Bébé by Emile Jumeau with Dramatic Large Brown Eyes 19” (48 cm.) Bisque socket head, large amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, lushly painted lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body with straight wrists, wearing pretty Scottish wool plaid dress with maroon silk faille trim. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 8 (and artist checkmarks) Bébé Jumeau Depose (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1886. Value Points: dramatic large brown eyes are highlighted by fine soft creamy complexion, original signed body and body finish. $2800/3500

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285. Rare French Bisque Bébé with Keywind Sleep Eyes by Emile Jumeau 12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes which open and close from keywind mechanism at the back of her head, dark eyeliner, lushly painted dark lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with richly-outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette handtied human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 4 (head) Bébé Jumeau Diplome d’Honneur (body). Comments: rare sleeping eye

model enhanced by dramatic painting of face and features, original body and body finish, lovely antique costume in rare fabric, bonnet, original leather Jumeau shoes signed Paris Depose 5 with bee symbol. $2800/3500

286. Beautiful French Wide-Eyed Bébé by Gaultier Freres 16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, very large and deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, lushly-painted dark lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde human hair over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F.G. (scroll) 6. Comments: Gaultier Freres, circa 1886. Value Points: superb painting of eyelashes, liner and shadow enhances the very deep eyes, original body and body finish, beautiful antique velvet dress with undergarments, stockings and leather shoes. $2800/4500

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open mouth with pale outlined lips, two squarecut upper teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, peg jointing at shoulders and hips, modeled bent elbows, very muscular legs, painted white stockings and black ankle boots with lacing and heels. Condition: generally excellent, small chip on right thumb tip, bottom of back neck socket, and right arm stringing hole. Marks: 102 0. Comments: attributed to Kestner, circa 1882. Value Points: beautiful face with wonderful eyes and nicely blushed eyelids and cheeks. $900/1200

289. Large German All-Bisque Doll by Kestner 287. Pretty French Brown-Eyed Bébé by Emile Jumeau 15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted dark curly lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body, pretty antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 6 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1888. Value Points: gentle expression with fine creamy bisque and soft brown eyes, original body and body finish. $2500/3500

288. German All-Bisque Miniature with Wonderfully Defined Body by Kestner 8” (20 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, blue glass inset eyes with rich spiral threading, painted long lashes, feathered brows, rose blushed eye shadow,

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11” (28 cm.) One-piece bisque head and torso of chubby child, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, brunette mohair bobbed wig, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs with painted ribbed stockings to the knees, black onestrap shoes, muslin chemise. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 150 6 (head and legs). Comments: Kestner, circa 1900. Value Points: rare large size of the all-bisque doll with fine bisque, and all-original parts. $500/700

290. Pretty German Bisque Child Doll, 550, by Simon and Halbig with Gimbel Store Label 22” (56 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and brows, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, impressed dimples at lip corners, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique multilayered costume, socks and black leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent, two fingers broken on right hand. Marks: Simon & Halbig 550 (head) Gimbel Bros (stamp on body). Comments: Simon and Halbig, the doll was commissioned for presentation in the prestigious Philadelphia department store, circa 1900. Value Points: rare body label, original body and body finish, beautiful face and finest original soft mohair wig, $300/500

291. Delightful German Bisque Toddler, 260, by Kestner 7” (18 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig, composition five-piece toddler body with painted shoes and socks, nice antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, original body finish with light scuffing. Marks: JDK 260 Made in Germany. Comments: Kestner, circa 1915. Value Points: pert expression with dimpled cheeks, beautiful original wig, fine bisque. $300/500

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292. Tiny German Bisque Toddler, 260, by Kestner in Beautiful Antique Costume 7” (18 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, four porcelain upper teeth, blonde mohair wig, composition five-piece toddler body with starfish-shaped hands. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: JDK 260 made in Germany. Comments: Kestner, circa 1915. Value Points: wonderful size with rare toddler body, wearing antique pink and white striped dress with tiers of lace trim, matching bonnet, undergarments, socks, and shoes. $300/600

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293. German Bisque Child in Factory-Original Costume by Gebruder Kuhnlenz

294. Pretty French Blue-Eyed Bébé with Closed Mouth by Denamur, Size 12, with Depose Mark

13” (33 cm.) Bisque socket head, bright blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: G.K (sunburst) Dep 44.23. Comments: Gebruder Kuhnlenz, circa 1890. Value Points: pretty shy-faced child is all original, with factory coat and matching hat, leather shoes with silver buckles. $300/500

27” (69 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, wide brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined and accented lips, pierced ears, dimpled chin, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body, lovely antique costume including embroidered silk twill jacket. Condition: generally excellent, original body and body finish except repaint to lower arms. Marks: E 12 D Depose. Comments: Denamur, circa 1890. Value Points: lovely shy expression on the larger bébé with rare depose mark. $2800/3500

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Each of the following dolls has

of rocking horse, red shoes, and marked “Medium Hannah 68” and dated LMR 82. Generally excellent, no paper tag. Circa 1982. $500/800

bisque socket head with closed

297. “Fleur” in Burgundy Silk Crepe Dress by Lynne and Michael Roche

mouth, inset glass eyes, highly

18” (46 cm.) Wearing burgundy silk crepe dress with patterned brown flowers, green knit sweater, white blouse, undergarments, socks, and leather sandals. The dress has Roche tag. Marked LMT 99 and Fleur 62 on the doll. Generally excellent, no paper tag. Circa 1999. $500/800

characterized features, human hair wig, wooden fully articulated body with ball jointing and bisque hands. Created by Lynne and Michael Roche.

298. “Susannah” in Blue Silk Vest with Handspun Skirt by Lynne and Michael Roche 20” (51 cm.) Wearing blue silk lined vest with embroidered flowers and stars over ivory silk blouse and with homespun ivory skirt with applique stars, under-skirt, socks, blue leather boots, and homespun shoulder bag with appliques to match the vest. Marked LMR 96 and Susannah 55, and with original paper label and original label in the dress. Generally excellent. Circa 1996. $700/1100

299. “Anna and Polly” by Lynne and Michael Roche 22” (56 cm.) From the Mother and Child series, including Anna with sheer paisley print skirt and lavender knit sweater set with embroidered flowers, stockings, red leather clog sandals; holding her cloth-bodied child with flowered dress and knit sweater. Each is marked with name of doll and with original matched numbers of 32/100, signed 1992, and with original paper labels. Generally excellent. Circa 1992. $1100/1500

300. “Louisa” in Purple and Mauve Winter Ensemble 20” (51 cm.) Wearing purple/plum pinafore with embroidered magenta flowers, under a woolen vest and over a woven striped lavender and cream sweater with matching scarf, hat and gloves, carrying little purse with magenta velvet applique flowers and leather shoes, marked LMR 2001 Louisa 8, and with original paper label, and original Roche label on dress. Generally excellent. Circa 2001. $800/1000

295. Pair, English Bisque Character Dolls “Freddy” and “Florence” by Lynne and Michael Roche

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18” (46 cm.) Each has bisque socket head with very plump face, blue glass inset eyes, closed mouth, painted facial features, blonde human hair, wooden fully articulated toddler body with ball-jointing, bisque hands. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (each marked with name of doll and artists on head). Comments: Lynne and Michael Roche, England, each with original paper label, indicating their series number and date of production, 1987 and 1988. Value Points: wearing their wonderfully detailed original winter costumes, the dolls appeared in a 1989 catalog of European Artist Dolls, issued in two sizes, this being the larger. $800/1200

296. “Hannah” in Rocking Horse Costume by Lynne and Michael Roche 18” (46 cm.) Wearing red woolen sweater, cotton skirt, pinafore with applique design

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