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This book is based upon an antique doll collection auctioned by Theriault’s of Annapolis, Maryland. Design: Travis Hammond Photography: Gerald Nelson Senior Conservator: Terry Lanford Conservators: Meredith Dupree, Hana Holbrook, Scott Netro $59 ISBN: 1-944881-18-4 Printed in Hong Kong
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A Circle of Dolls”, on the premiere auction weekend of Theriault’s 50th anniversary, captures in its theme the essential heart of collecting. That is, that each collector is the keeper of a doll for only a certain time in history, with the obligation of cherishing and caring for that treasure during that moment, and then, when the time comes, to be responsible that the treasures are carefully chauffeured to others. In a nod to this theme, we especially celebrate the legacy of three collectors who have shared their enthusiasm with Theriault’s, and whose treasures are being presented in this catalog. There was Connie Frank of Scottsbluff, Nebraska, who acquired many fine treasures from Theriault’s, and then shared generously with others, not only her knowledge, but also the warmth of her home and her friendship. There was Evelyn Ackerman, whose sense of artistry, coupled with historical research, aided in her authorship of many important doll reference books such as Under The Big Top, and led her to rare discoveries in the work of Schoenhut, the early 20th century toy and dollmaker. And there was Marilyn Parsons, who pursued the study of early cloth dolls, especially those of American studio doll makers, and so generously shared her knowledge. We are proud to handle the auction of these collections, as well as the collection of Martha Thompson dolls from the single owner in Connecticut who has owned these dolls for nearly 60 years, for the family of the collector of outstanding early teddy bears featured in this auction, and for other private collectors who choose to remain private, but, in the true spirit of collecting, wish their treasures to now move into the hands of others who will cherish them also. Truly, the circle of dolls is, in reality, the circle of human connection. x
GOLD HORSE Selections
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”. 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. 17” German Cloth Character, Series I, by Kathe Kruse in Original Costume 4. 16” Very Rare American Wooden Schoenhut Girl, Model 106, with Carved Hair and Bonnet 15. 26” German Bisque Toddler “Erika” by Simon and Halbig in Very Rare Size 17. 23” Gorgeous French Bisque Bébé by Leon Casimir Bru with Original Costume and Signed Bru Shoes 41. 19” Rare German Bisque Character Known as “Wendy”, Model 2033, by Bruno Schmidt 44. 16 ½” Gorgeous Rare German Bisque Art Character, 1448, by Simon and Halbig 56. 19” Rare German Bisque Art Character, Glass-Eyed Model 112 by Kammer and Reinhardt 59. 21” Wonderful German Bisque Glass-Eyed Character by Kammer and Reinhardt 80. 12” Gorgeous French Bisque Bébé by Leon Casimir Bru in Petite Size 2 91. 14” American Porcelain Portrait Doll of Catherine Parr by Martha Thompson in Superb Costume 124. 16” German Bisque Bobbed Hair Googly, Model 163, by Hertel and Schwab 132. 15” Beautiful French Bisque Bébé by Leon Casimir Bru with Original Sturdy Body 135. 16” French Bisque Bébé Brevete by Leon Casimir Bru with Original Body 143. 16” Rare German Bisque Art Character, Model 150, by Simon and Halbig 145. 12” Rare German Bisque Brown-Eyed Art Character “Karl”, Model 107, by Kammer and Reinhardt 146. 18” Fine German Bisque Art Character, 109, “Elise” by Kammer and Reinhardt 191. 11” Petite German Bisque Character, 184, by Kestner in Original Tyrolean Costume 220. 14” Rare German Bisque Closed Mouth Child, 938, by Alt, Beck and Gottschalk 265. 12” Beautiful French Bisque Brown-Eyed Bébé by Gaultier with Early Block Letter Markings
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1. German Cloth Character, Series I, by Kathe Kruse in Original Costume 17� (43 cm.) All-cloth doll with pressed and oil-painted facial features and hair, soft curls framing the face, grey/blue upper glancing eyes with spiral threading, black and brown upper eyeliner, accented nostrils, closed mouth, stitch-jointing at shoulders, separately-stitched thumbs, disc-jointing at hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Kathe Kruse Germany (feet). Comments: Kathe Kruse, Series I, circa 1915. Value Points: pristine condition of the appealing wistful character, beautifully-painted face, wearing original costume and added apron, hankie and shawl. $2000/2500 3.
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2. Rare German Paper Mache Toy of Rural Scene 5� (13 cm.) Arranged upon a base with kid bellows is a scene comprising wooden cottage with painted windows and doors, flower pots arranged on shelf in front of which is standing a paper mache woman who is feeding a large and colorful rooster and two little hens. Condition: generally excellent, bellows not functioning. Comments: Germany, circa 1880. Value Points: wonderfully detailed toy with colorful elements. $400/500
eyeliner, one-stroke short brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, stitchjointed arms, disc-jointed legs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Kathe Kruse 11900 (foot), 11900 (paper tag on wrist). Comments: Kathe Kruse, circa 1940s. Value Points: pristine unplayed with condition, the doll wears original folklore “dirndl” costume with embroidered back of cap, shoes and socks, and is preserved in original box stamped “dirndl”. $1400/1800
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3. German Cloth Character in Original “Dirndl” Costume and Labeled Box 14” (36 cm.) All-cloth doll with pressed and painted facial features, swivel head, painted brown hair with swirling curls at forehead, painted grey/green shaded eyes, black and brown upper 4. Face
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4. Very Rare American Wooden Schoenhut Girl, Model 106, with Carved Hair and Bonnet 16” (41 cm.) All-wooden doll with socket head, carved hair with forelock and side curls peeking from beneath the sculpted cap, intaglio blue eyes, white eyedots, fringed brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, wooden spring-jointed body, antique costume including Schoenhut shoes. Condition: generally excellent, few tiny flakes on bonnet. Marks: Schoenhut Doll Pat. Jan 17, ‘11 USA. Comments: Schoenhut, introduced in 1912 and made for four years only, the very rare carved bonnet girl was the last of the carved hair girls made by Schoenhut. Value Points: fine original painting is wonderfully preserved, the hat decorated with classic yellow and red flowers and green leaves, with gilt banding. $1800/2500
5. German Bisque Googly with Astonished Expression by Goebel 7” (18 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, sculpted pixie-like golden hair, painted extra-large googly eyes gazing to the right, painted curly upper lashes, dot brows, O-shaped mouth with defined space between the lips, composition five-piece body with painted shoes and socks, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (Goebel crown symbol) 12/0 x Germany. Comments: Goebel, circa 1920. Value Points: wonderful expression with wide-eyed look mirrored by shape of mouth. $300/500
6. German Bisque Googly, 221, by Kestner with Original Toddler Body 11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, large blue glass googly sleep and side-glancing eyes, dark eyeliner, painted upper lashes, side-stroke brows with ochre outline, tiny pug nose, closed mouth with impish smile, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body with side-hip jointing. Condition: generally excellent.
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Marks: C made in Germany 7 JDK 221 Ges Gesch. Comments: Kestner, circa 1912, the model was inspired by Rose O’Neill’s composition-bodied Kewpie which was also made by Kestner. Value Points: the beloved imp is here in most appealing size, has choice bisque and painting, original body and body finish, and original costume including shoes. $2800/3500
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7. Early German Felt Character Doll as Professor by Steiff 17” (43 cm.) All-felt doll, swivel head with pressed facial features, center facial seam, pronounced nose, black small bead eyes, long pointy nose, painted mouth and cheek blush, stitched large ears, cropped short mohair hair behind bald crown, elongated slender torso and legs, bony-shaped legs, over-sized feet with leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent, one tiny face moth hole, three small moth holes at back of jacket. Marks: (original Steiff metal button with underscored F). Comments: Steiff, circa 1915, from their early character doll series, the model known as Professor.Value Points: rare early model with original costume, button in ear. $1200/1600
8. Pair, German Felt Character Children by Steiff in Original Costumes 11” (28 cm.) Each is all-felt with swivel head, pressed facial features with center seam face, painted smiling lips, disc-jointing at shoulders and hips. She has light brown mohair wig with side curls, black bead eyes, and is wearing original 8. undergarments and shoes, (non-original) vintage dress; he has cropped short white mohair wig, blue glass eyes and is wearing original green wool felt suit with striped cotton shirt and felt shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (each with Steiff metal button with underscored F). Comments: Germany, Steiff, circa 1915. Value Points: delightful pair of shyly-smiling children from early Steiff production. $1400/1800
9. Early German Felt Character Boy by Steiff 11” (28 cm.) All-felt doll, swivel head with pressed features and center seam, blue glass inset eyes, smug lips, brunette cropped wig, disc-jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (metal Steiff button in ear with underscored F). Comments: Steiff, circa 1915. Value Points: the little urchin is wearing original costume and cap. $900/1300 7. 12
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10. Wonderful Pair of Early German Felt Character Dolls by Steiff as Bride and Groom
Marks: Steiff (metal button on groom with underscored F). Comments: Steiff, circa 1910, the dolls are being sold from the original Pennsylvania family estate where they were costumed in commemoration of an early 1900s wedding. Also included is the original costume of man, including vest, pants, and wooden sandals stamped “Steiff ”. Value Points: wonderful pair enhanced by his highly-characterized features, the happy couple are wonderfully-preserved in fine tailor-made costumes, he with ivory silk vest, fine woolen formal suit, boutonniere, top hat, and she with ivory satin gown with coronet of lilies of the valley matching her bouquet, and extended train. $4000/5500
13” (33 cm.) and 12”. Each is all-felt with center-seam and pressed facial features, disc-jointing at shoulders and hips. The groom has highlycharacterized face with high domed bald pate, elongated crooked nose, stitchshaped wide lips, stitched-on ears, green glass eyes, embroidered inverted-V brow, blushed cheeks and ears, mottled brown/grey sideburns and beard, short stocky body and over-sized feet. The bride has blue glass eyes, tiny painted lips, blushed cheeks, blonde mohair cropped wig. Condition: generally excellent. 13
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11. Pair, American Cloth Mickey and Minnie Mouse 9” (23 cm.) Each is all-cloth with stitched features, white mask face with embroidered black eyes, lashes, and mouth, black cloth nose and ears, black torso with stitched-on orange or red gloves and shoes, attached elongated tail. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: depicted are Mickey and Minnie Mouse, 1930s. Value Points: charming pair are wearing their original costumes, he with patched pants and fringed scarf, and she with red skirt and fringed scarf, polka dot pants. $400/600
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12. German Bisque “Bellhop Googly” by Max Handwerck 11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head with solid domed, sculpted short wheat-blonde hair with forelock curl topped by sculpted bellhop cap with chin strap, blue glass side-glancing googly eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth with impish smile, composition and wooden fully-jointed body, bellhop costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Dep Elite F 2/0. Comments: Max Handwerck, circa 1920. Value Points: especially fine detail of sculpting enhanced by fine painting of hair and complexion, decorative detail of cap. $800/1000
13. Petite German Bisque Child, 99, by Handwerck in Wonderful Antique Costume 10” (25 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, four 14. 14
porcelain teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 99 Germany H 4/0. Comments: Heinrich Handwerck, circa 1900. Value Points: the pretty wide-eyed child has lovely bisque, original body and body finish, and wears beautiful antique dress, knit cap, undergarments, shoes and socks. $350/500
14. Five All-Bisque Tiny Dolls for the French Market 2 ½” (6 cm.) Each is all-bisque, with swivel head, peg-jointed arms and legs, painted facial features, painted blue or black boots, or barefoot, mohair wig. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: for the French market, circa 1900. Value Points: the tiny dolls are each wearing factory-original folklore costume, one holding its own tinier doll. $300/400
15. German Bisque Toddler “Erika” by Simon and Halbig in Very Rare Size 26” (66 cm.) Bisque socket head with rounded facial shape, small blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, short brushstroked brows with feathered details, accented nostrils of upturned nose, open mouth, outlined lips, row of porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing, antique cotton school dress, undergarments, shoes, stockings. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1489 Erika Simon & Halbig 14. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1912. Value Points: rare model with unusual and most appealing facial expression, enhanced by finest quality bisque and painting, sought-after toddler body with original finish, this larger size is very rarely found. $3000/4000
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16. Collection of Accessories for French Poupées 4” (10 cm.) l. Papeterie. Including slant-front red leather “Papeterie” with gilt scroll and lettering which is fitted with small stationery; early bonnet with red velvet border on woven straw form and decorated with dangling beads and flowers; coral necklace and earrings in original box; pair, red kidskin gloves, and bone-handled parasol with black silk cover. Excellent condition. French, circa 1870. $800/1200
17. Gorgeous French Bisque Bébé by Leon Casimir Bru with Original Costume and Signed Bru Shoes 23” (58 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate with modeled bosom and shoulderblades, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve-blushed eyeshadow, brushstroked brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with tiny tongue tip between the shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid bébé body with kidover-wooden body, gusset-jointing at hips and knees, bisque lower arms and hands. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bru Jne 9 (head and shoulders). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1883. Value Points: gorgeous bébé with desirable tongue tip modeling, beautifully-painted features, luminous eyes, very sturdy original body and perfect bisque hands, original couturier Bru silk dress and undergarments, antique bonnet, leather shoes incised Bru Jne Paris 9. $16,000/22,000 16
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18. Wonderful Petite French Miniature Porcelain Dinnerware in Original Presentation Box 8” (20 cm.) l. box. 2 ½” tureen. An octagon-shaped wooden box decorated with velvet, lithographed paper and gilt papers, hinges open to reveal well-fitted interior containing original porcelain miniature dishes with mauve scroll work and gilt edging, the dishes still tied into their original backing with mauve silk bows. Excellent condition. French, circa 1870. $600/800
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8 ½” (22 cm.) Of fine mahogany with inlay striping, the arched top mirror is supported between two spindled brackets, which allow the mirror to tip back and forth. Excellent condition. French, circa 1875. $300/400
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20. Rare French Accessories for French Poupées 3 ½” (9 cm.) l. necessaire. Including firm-sided ovoid-shaped necessaire with ornamental velvet and embossed leather cover, bail handles, fitted interior with tiny bone awl and thimble, and metal scissors. Along with a glass-top box with gilt edging containing six faux-tortoise hair combs in petite size for poupées, each comb different; and with a pair of 4” brown kidskin gloves. Excellent condition. French, circa 1875. $500/700
21. French All-Bisque Mignonette with Rare Brown Boots 5” (13 cm.) Solid domed bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with 19, 20.
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center accent line, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white stockings and brown heeled ankle boots. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: for the French market, circa 1882, the mignonettes were introduced at that time in the Paris Etrennes catalog described as “poupées de poche” (pocket dolls) in reference to their dainty size. Value Points: especially beautiful face with fine painting of features, cobalt blue eyes, rare brown boots, antique costume. $800/1100
22. French All-Bisque Mignonette, Size 0, in Original Costume 5” (13 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, cobalt blue glass eyes, singlestroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with pertly-shaped lips, blonde mohair wig with extended braid, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white ribbed stockings and black two-strap shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: for the French market, circa 1890. Value Points: most endearing expression, wearing antique red silk dress with lace trim and silk-covered buttons. $500/700
23. Beautiful French Bisque Poupée by Jumeau with Original Couturier Costume 17” (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kidedged bisque shoulderplate, large grey glass enamel inset eyes with darker grey outer rims, painted lashes, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with delicately-accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupée body with shapely torso, gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 4. Comments: French, attributed to Jumeau, circa 1875. Value Points: beautiful expression with luminous eyes, original wig, sturdy body, wearing original silk couturier costume, bonnet, undergarments, leather boots. $2800/3500
Comments: Martha Thompson, 1953, the doll is wearing couturier gown created for this doll by Martha Yeske, a close friend of Martha Thompson; the doll was acquired by its present owner from Martha Yeske nearly 60 years ago. Value Points: rare version of the portrait queen, having sculpted crown and sculpted necklace with rhinestone accents. $800/1100
25. American Porcelain Portrait Doll of Princess Anne by Martha Thompson 10” (25 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead of young girl, blonde sculpted short curly hair, painted facial features, narrow blue eyes, closed mouth, soft blushing, cloth body, porcelain lower limbs, painted socks and white strap shoes, lace costume. Condition: Generally excellent. Marks: MDT 53. Comments: portrait of young 25, 26. Princess Anne at the time of her mother’s coronation in 1953 by charter NIADA artist, Martha Thompson. Value Points: very fine sculpting of hair and facial features. $400/500
26. American Porcelain Portrait Doll of Prince Charles by Martha Thompson 10” (25 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead of young lad, painted short brown side-parted hair in boyish manner, painted facial features, narrow blue eyes, closed mouth, soft blushing, cloth body, porcelain lower limbs, painted socks and black buckle shoes, silk costume. Condition: Generally excellent. Marks: MDT 53. Comments: portrait of young Prince Charles at the time of his mother’s coronation in 1953 by charter NIADA artist, Martha Thompson. Value Points: very apt portraiture of the young prince. $400/600
27. Couturier Purple Velvet and Ermine Robe with Two Crowns 24. Rare American Sculpted Porcelain Doll of Queen Elizabeth with Sculpted Crown and Necklace 21” (53 cm.) Sculpted porcelain shoulderhead depicting Queen Elizabeth with brown sculpted hair under a sculpted silver crown with rhinestone accents, painted facial features, brown eyes, painted lashes and brushstroked brows, closed mouth, defined throat hollow and bosom, cloth body, bisque arms and legs, silver heeled shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: M. Thompson Elizabeth II 1953. 20
The royal purple velvet robe extends 60” from the back neck to the end of the extended train, with moire taffeta lining, and is edged with a 2 ½” w. real ermine border which also forms a draped collar. The robe is further accented by white pearl-like florets at the collar tips, and the train is richly embroidered with a gold metallic garland centering an embroidered crown and ER. Along with a purple velvet coronation crown, and a silver coronation crown. Excellent condition. From the couturier workshops of Martha Yeske, who was commissioned by Martha Thompson in its creation, circa 1953. $400/700
28. American Porcelain Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II in Coronation Gown by Martha Thompson 21” (53 cm.) Sculpted porcelain shoulderhead depicting Queen Elizabeth II at the time of her coronation, with sculpted brown hair waved into curls behind her ears, painted facial features, blue shaded eyes, closed mouth, modeled bosom cloth body, porcelain arms, gold heeled shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: M.D. Thompson 1953. Comments: Martha Thompson, the highly esteemed American doll artist, charter member of NIADA, inspired by the 1953 coronation of the young queen, hand-sculpted the doll which is wearing its original couturier gown made by Martha Yeske of Connecticut. Mrs. Yeske had traveled to a meeting of the Boston Doll Study Group in the early 1950s, bringing along her work on a replica of the young Queen’s actual Coronation gown. At this meeting she met Martha Thompson who loved the costume so much that she immediately purchased it for one of her dolls. In return Martha Thompson gave an uncostumed Queen Elizabeth doll to Mrs. Yeske, which is this present doll. A friendship ensued, with exchanges of dolls and costumes, lasting until Martha Thompson’s death in 1964. The story is related in newspaper clippings of the time which are included with this doll. Value Points: the portrait doll is wearing an extraordinary costume replicated by Martha Yeske from original pattern designs, and according to the included article has 3600 beads, 200 pearls, and 100 rhinestones arranged in symbolic designs such as the shamrock and Tudor rose. The doll was acquired by its present owner nearly 60 years ago from Mrs. Yeske and has remained in her possession until now. $1500/2100 27.
29. American Porcelain Portrait of Prince Phillip by Martha Thompson in Superb Original Costume 21” (53 cm.) Sculpted porcelain shoulderhead depicting the Prince at the time of Elizabeth’s coronation, light brown sculpted hair, painted features, small blue eyes, strong nose and
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jaw, firm lips of closed mouth, cloth body, porcelain lower arms and legs, painted black shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Martha Thompson 1953. Comments: Martha Thompson, 1953, the companion portrait of Queen Elizabeth II at the time of her coronation.Value Points: the regal sculpting is enhanced by outstanding blue woolen uniform created exclusively for this doll by Martha Yeske, with an exceptional collection of medals, sword, and decorations. $800/1000 21
31. Outstanding 18th Century English Wooden Doll “Ann” in Grand Size 28” (71 cm.) One-piece wooden head and torso, oval-shaped face with elongated throat, shapely front torso, flat back, with black enamel inset eyes, dot-outlined lashes, single-stroke brows with dot accents, well-shaped nose, closed mouth with firmly-set small lips, cheeks blush, handtied hemp fiber wig, twill upper arms, wooden lower arms with spatula-shaped hands, separated fingers, dowel jointing at hips and knees, shapely ankles. Condition: generally excellent, original finish is well preserved. Comments: England, mid-1700s. Value Points: the grand size and superb state of preservation indicate its original commission for aristocratic family, wearing fine silk gown with interwoven floral pattern and overlay of arranged ribbons and metallic trim, neck ruffle, undergarments, leather slippers, and with early silk coin purse and elaborately-fitted chatelaine. $25,000/35,000
30. Very Fine 18th Century High Tester Bed with Original Bed Fittings 14” (36 cm.) h. The wooden high tester bed with laced bed spring is completely fitted with golden silk and brocades, the four testers upholstered in golden silk and with decorative metallic banding, the roof top of fine early silk with interwoven embroidery, linen side panels under outer pleated side panels, and with overall braid, tassel and fringed accents including a woven circular crown on the inside roof. Excellent condition. English, 1700s, an outstanding and well-preserved early doll furnishing. $2500/3500 31. Purse 22
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33. French Mechanical Toy Depicting General Astride a Horse by Theroude 8” (20 cm.) Posed on a spring on a threewheeled tin platform with painted surface is a paper mache trotting horse with painted tack and eyes upon which is seated a general in full regalia uniform and helmet. When wound, the toy propels forward and in circles. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: attributed to Theroude of Paris, circa 1850. Value Points: rare early toy with excellent detail of costume including epaulets, medals, plumed helmet. $600/900
34. Tiny Carved Bone Articulated Doll with Sculpted Hair 3 ¼” (8 cm.) All carved bone with sculpted facial features, sculpted brown hair with 34.
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32. 18th Century French Wooden Cage-Skirt Doll in Rare Petite Size 7” (18 cm.) All-carved wood, solid domed with one-piece head and torso, oval face, elongated throat, painted brown heavily-lidded eyes, red upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, closed mouth, dowel-jointing at elbows, separately-carved fingers, wooden cage skirt. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: late 1700s, French. Value Points: beautiful doll, in rare petite size, with original painted finish, wearing original velvet gown, outlined muslin cap, jewelry, cape. $1000/1300 33. 24
defined ringlet curls and shaped ponytail at nape, pegjointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: 18th century. Value Points: very rare tiny doll has very fine detail of hair and facial feature carving. $500/700
35. Very Rare 18th Century French Miniature Painting as Metamorphose 3” (8 cm.) h. painting. An oval oil painting on copper depicting a young lady with side-glancing expression and painted ringlet curls at her forehead edge, her painted costume with elegant details such as pearl necklace, decorative brooch, is secured in an embossed leather case. Along with the doll are 30 mica overlays with painted details of various costumes which, when placed over the oil painting, transform the young girl into various people, viz. a gentleman, a king, a queen, or a fashionable lady, thus creating an early “paper doll” to playful and amusing effect. Oil painting is in excellent condition; mica overlays are worn. France, mid-1700s, known as “metamorphoses”, the overlay paintings became a popular fad for the aristocracy during this time, with various sets believed to represent important historical events or intrigues; they are extremely rare to find. $3500/4500 35. 25
36. Catalogs, Advertising and Paper Ephemera Related to Schoenhut The loose-leaf binder contains various catalogs (some original, some reprints) of early Schoenhut production, along with various advertisements and article. Excellent reference materials albeit well-thumbed and worn condition. 19051930. $300/400
37. Extremely Rare American Wooden Bandwagon with Musicians from Humpty Dumpty Circus by Schoenhut 34” (86 cm.) l. (including horses). 21” wagon. Two wooden horses on wheeled wooden platform are pulling a grand wooden bandwagon with original painted red and green finish heavily overlaid with rich gilt accents which emphasizes the elaborately embossed designs including chariot, man on horse and other figural motifs. The carriage interior is arranged with graduated-height seats designs to accommodate the seven musicians. Each all-wooden magician has two-part head with painted hair and facial features, jointing at shoulders and hips and is designed to sit on wooden pegs in each bench. Variations in facial painting include two men with moustaches, one clean-shaven man, one with sideburns and moustache, one man with beard, and two men with goatees; each is wearing original red felt parade costume and wooden helmet, the band leader with variation of jacket. And each is holding a different instrument (bass drum, cymbals, bass horn, baton, cornet, helicon, snare drum and trombone); each drum is labeled “Humpty Dumpty Circus Band”. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Schoenhut, the pivotal centerpiece of their 1905 Schoenhut Humpty Dumpty Circus. Value Points: few of the extraordinary wagon are known to exist, this example being in exceptionally fine original condition. $17,000/24,000 26
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38. American Wooden Girl with Carved Braided Hair, Model 102, by Schoenhut 19” (48 cm.) All wooden doll with socket head, carved hair combmarked from face into loose braids that are captured at the back of head by a carved pink bow, intaglio blue painted eyes with white eyedots, black upper eyeliner, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full lips and center accent line, wooden spring-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Schoenhut Doll Pat. Jan.17, 11’ USA. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1915. Value Points: especially fine detail of sculpted hair, defined cheek dimples, original Schoenhut shoes. $900/1200
39. Rare American Wooden Circus Chariot with Glass-Eyed Burro and Clown by Schoenhut 17” (43 cm.) overall. 7 ½” mule. Pressed paper board sides of the wooden-floored chariot have original red painted and embossed gilt designs including lion’s head, with wooden gilt wheels edged in silver. The chariot is pulled by a wooden burro with brown glass eyes, rope tail, leather ears, original red leather harness, and with wheeled spindle at lower torso. Riding in the chariot is a wooden clown with two-part head, original costume and hat. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1910, from the Humpty Dumpty Circus of that firm. Value Points: the clown, the glass-eyed burro and the chariot are each extremely rare, and are all original. $1200/1600 28
40. Extremely Rare American Wooden Show Wagon with Three Characters from Schoenhut’s Humpty Dumpty Circus 20” (51 cm.) overall l. Standing upon a wheeled wooden platform are two dappled wooden horses with glass eyes that are
pulling a wooden show wagon with flat-top upon which are displayed three side-show persons. The wagon, with original red painted and gilt decorations, is embossed Humpty Dumpty on the side and has raised designs of a chariot and man on horse. The detachable figures include Foxy Grandpa, Jockey and Baby, each with distinctively-modeled face, hand-painted facial features and hair or cap. Condition: generally excellent,
original finish overall is well-preserved with few paint rubs on cap of Jockey. Comments: Schoenhut, the Show Wagon from Humpty Dumpty’s Circus, circa 1909. Value Points: the extremely rare show wagon is wellpreserved and includes the three original character figures with original costumes. Few complete examples are known to exist of this rare piece. $10,000/15,000 29
41. Rare German Bisque Character Known as “Wendy”, Model 2033, by Bruno Schmidt 19” (48 cm.) Bisque socket head, large blue glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full outlined lips, impressed philtrum and chin dimples, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, original body and body finish. Marks: 2033 BSW (in heart) 537 8. Comments: Bruno Schmidt, the model known as “Wendy”, circa 1912. The model became known as “Wendy” after it appeared on the cover of an early doll book, Wendy and Friends by Madelaine Selfridge. Value Points: especially beautiful model with distinctive sculpting, especially of nose and mouth, and with impressed chin and philtrum dimples, beautifully formed mouth, all enhanced by finest quality of bisque, original factory chemise dress, shoes and socks. $7000/9000
42. Vintage German Paper Ephemera 3” (8 cm.) x 4” Including two cardstock boxes with interior cards trimmed with embossed lithographs and paper lace, along with pop-up card. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1900. $300/400
44. Gorgeous Rare German Bisque Art Character, 1448, by Simon and Halbig 16 ½” (42 cm.) Bisque socket head, small blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, lightly-feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with pensive expression, accent line between the very full lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1448 Simon & Halbig S&H 7. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1912. Value Points: outstanding example of the rare German doll, with finest luminous bisque and rich glaze on lips, original body and body finish, beautiful antique silk dress, undergarments, shoes and with bone-handled blue silk parasol. $9000/11,000
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45. Early German Cinnamon Mohair Teddy Bear with Blank Button in Ear 20” (51 cm.) Mohair teddy bear in rich cinnamon color has swivel head, pronounced snout, stitched ears, black shoe-button eyes, brown embroidered nose and mouth, hump at back torso, elongated jointed arms, hip-jointed legs, large feet, felt paw pads, with Steiff black metal button in ear. Excellent condition. Germany, Steiff, circa 1905. Rare early model with rich cinnamon mohair. $3500/4500
46. Rare German Apricot Mohair Teddy with Center Seam by Steiff 20” (51 cm.) Mohair teddy in golden-apricot color has center-seam construction of swivel head, stitched ears, black shoe-button eyes, black embroidered nose and mouth, pronounced back torso hump, elongated jointed arms, hip-jointed legs with large feet, felt paw pads. With original Steiff button in ear with underscored F. Generally excellent, mohair worn a tad on nose, few spots on paw pads. Germany, Steiff, circa 1905, very rare center-seam model especially in this color. $4500/6500
47. German Mohair “Teddy Baby” by Steiff with Original Button in Ear 16” (41 cm.) Of lush curly pale-golden mohair, swivel head with elongated shaved snout, open mouth with felt lining, brown embroidered nose tip, amber glass eyes, stitched ears, short arms and hip-jointed legs, felt paw pads, free-standing, studded leather collar, brass bell. With original Steiff metal button in ear with underscored F and remnants of original red cloth tag indicating pre-1934 production. Excellent condition. Germany, Steiff, the bear was marketed as “Teddy Baby”, circa 1930, and is very rare to find. $1100/1500 32
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48. Rare American Cloth Character Boy by Martha Chase with Side-Part Brown Hair 12� (30 cm.) All-cloth doll with pressed and oil-painted head, complexion, hair, and facial features, brown painted hair in thick-impasto painting technique, with side part and little curls at the side forehead, painted brown eyes, white eyedots, red and black upper eyeliner, long curly lashes, brown single-stroke brows, stitched ears, oilpainted stitch-jointed body, separate thumbs, defined fingers, wearing fine antique costume including great coat with velvet trim, and having an antique photograph pin depicting man with side-parted hair. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Martha Chase, circa 1920.Value Points: rarity factors include petite size, brown hair color, brown eyes, and very rare hair style. $1200/1600 50. 34
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with wooden wheels. When the bellows is squeezed, the birds seems to chirp and one bird vigorously bobs its head up and down, appearing to peck at the flower seeds of a large sunflower. Original hand-painted finish is well-preserved, and mechanism and squeak function well. Germany, mid-1800s. $600/900
50. Miniature American Painting of Esther Francis at Age 53 in Original Frame 8” (20 cm.) x 6”. Portrait painting on board of woman in black dress and lace-edged black cap with embroidered streamers, posed in front of a red-curtained window, the woman with gentle expression and hint of smile, and the costume enhanced with touches of enhancing glaze; in original ebony frame with gilt oval medallion center. Ink script on the reverse of painting reads “Esther Francis aged 53, 1884” and with illegible name of artist. Excellent condition. American, 1884. $400/600
51. American Cloth Doll by Izannah Walker with Ringlet Curls and Rare Painted Shoes 18” (46 cm.) Cloth doll with pressed and oil-painted complexion and facial features,
center-parted hair with two shaded ringlet curls in front of each stitch-shaped ear, and then forming into ringlet curls that tumble onto her nape, outlined brown eyes, lightly stroked brows, rounded nose, closed mouth, firmly stuffed body with stitch jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, defined applied thumbs, oil-painted hands and lower legs, painted black ankle boots with lacing, antique costume which may be original. Condition: very good, original finish with some scuffing. Comments: circa 1865, Izannah Walker, the Pawtucket, Rhode Island, doll creator who obtained a patent for her dolls in 1873, but likely had been making them previously for some time. Her patent described her purpose was to create a doll that is “easily kept clean and not apt to injure a young child which may fall upon it. It will preserve its appearance for a long time.” Value Points: rare ringlet curled hair style with enhancing detail of shaded color, painted ankle boots. $11,000/14,000 35
52. Rare American Cloth Doll with Original Catalog by Nina Albritton 23” (58 cm.) All-cloth doll with overall-oilpainted matte finish depicting a plump child with square-shaped face, painted shaded-black hair in short bob with painted pink hair bow, painted brown upper-glancing eyes, painted upper lashes and tiny brows, shaped nose, closed mouth with extended center line, uniquely-shaped body whose hinge-swinging legs have joining fabric at the inner thighs to prevent “flopping”, mitten-shaped hands, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Nina Bonner Albritton of Clarksville, Tennessee, circa 1915, whose publicity indicates that each of the dolls was completely made by her. Value Points: few examples of the American folk doll are known to exist, this example with rare hair style and wonderfully-painted eyes. Included with the doll is an original catalog with tipped-in photos of her dolls and various testimonials from the buyers. With blue ribbon award from 2016 UFDC national convention. $2200/2800
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53. Pair, American Carved Wood Max and Moritz with Pig by Schoenhut 8” (20 cm.) Each of the two figures are carved wood, with sculpted hair and painted facial features, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent, some typical rubs. Comments: 53. Max and Moritz, the mischievous fellows inspired by the 19th century storybook and reinvigorated by the early American comic strip, The Katzenjammer Kids, Schoenhut, circa 1915. Value Points: rare little characters have fine original finish, wearing factory original costumes; included is a wooden glass-eyed piglet with open mouth, leather ears and curly tail. $800/1100
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54. Rare American Cloth Doll with Ringlet Curls by Nina Albritton, with Original Catalog 22” (56 cm.) All-cloth doll with overall-oil-painted finish, distinctive eggshaped head, slightly-modeled tiny pug-shaped nose, painted shaded-brown short hair with tiny ringlet curls at the forehead, painted blue eyes with allaround lashes, tiny brows, heart-shaped tiny closed mouth, uniquely-shaped body whose hinge-swinging legs have joining fabric at the inner thighs to prevent “flopping”, mitten-shaped hands, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Nina Bonner Albritton of Clarksville, Tennessee, circa 1915, each of the dolls was completely made by hand in her private studio. Value Points: very rare to find American cloth studio doll, few examples are known to exist, this with beautiful original finish. Included with the doll is an original catalog with tipped-in photos of her dolls as well as commentary by clients of the Albritton doll. $2200/2800
55. American Wooden GlassEyed Bulldog by Schoenhut 6” (15 cm.) All-wooden carved bulldog in shaded brown and white coat, glass inset eyes, black painted nose, painted whiskers, leather ears, jointed legs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: American, Schoenhut, circa 1910. Value Points:
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fine original painting with endearing facial expression, rarer glass eyes, leather ears and original red leather collar. $800/1100
56. Rare German Bisque Art Character, Glass-Eyed Model 112 by Kammer and Reinhardt 19” (49 cm.) Bisque socket head, small brown glass sleep eyes with defined upper eyelids, thick upper eyeliner and fringe-painted upper lashes, one-stroke tapered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth modeled with slightly-parted lips as though about to speak, defined space between the lips, two painted upper teeth, blonde mohair softly-curled wig, composition and wooden balljointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R 112 49. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912, from the firm’s art character series. Value Points: rare glasseyed variation of the very expressive doll, with finest modeling including impressed laughter lines around the eyes and dimpled cheeks, original body and body finish, antique red woolen coat dress in mariner style, wool cap, undergarments, shoes and socks. $5500/7500
57. Petite German Bisque Art Character, 101, “Marie” by Kammer and Reinhardt 7 ½” (19 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted facial features, small blue eyes, onestroke brows, closed mouth with shaded lips, blonde mohair wig with long braids, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, one small wig pull at back of head. Marks: K*R 101 19. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, “Marie” from their art character series, circa 1912. Value Points: fine lustrous bisque on the tiny character, fully-articulated body, pretty antique costume. $800/1200 38
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58. Collection of Miniature Antique Toys 3 ½” (9 cm.) larger rolly-dolly. Includes three paper mache rollydollies with weighted base and vibrantly-painted costume, the smaller being a costumed dog; bisque bulldog with jointed limbs; celluloid rattle dog; cardboard candy box in the shape of steamer trunk; and a set of six miniature books, 3” x 3 ½”, published by Ernest Nister in original box labeled “Dolly’s Library”. Excellent condition. Circa 1900. $700/900
59. Wonderful German Bisque Glass-Eyed Character by Kammer and Reinhardt in “Looking Onward” Costume 21” (53 cm.) Bisque socket head, small blue glass sleep eyes, fringepainted upper lashes, one-stroke side-slanted brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth modeled as though open, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with sidehip jointing. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 50. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912, the rare glass-eyed variation of their landmark 100 model. Value Points: finest bisque and painting enhanced by touches of gleaming patina, deeply modeled details around the nose and mouth, original wig, toddler body, body finish, and wearing wonderful costume of black velvet pants and tam, teal blue woolen coat with brass buttons and emblem, striped stockings, black leather ankle shoes, and carrying his own little book “Looking Onward”. $1200/1600
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61. Rare German Musical Teddy Bear in Orange-Tipped Mohair by Jopi 16” (41 cm.) Of lush creamy mohair with orange tipped color, swivel head, large eyes, small embroidered nose, stitched ears, jointed arms and short stubby legs, felt paw pads, and with Swiss music box in torso which plays a merry tune when the torso is squeezed and released and repeated. Generally excellent. Germany, Jopi, circa 1930s. $900/1300
62. Early Period German Velvet “Bully” Dog with Original Label 60. German Mohair “Yes-No” “Tricky” Panda by Schuco 16” (41 cm.) Of black and white mohair, the panda teddy has swivel head, amber glass eyes with grey eyeshadow, black embroidered nose and mouth, jointed arms and legs, free-standing; with internal mechanism which is activated by tail movement allowing the head to nod “Yes” or “No”. With original red plastic tag “Schuco Tricky Patent, Made in US Zone Germany”. Excellent condition. Germany, Schuco, circa 1950. $500/800 40
8” (20 cm.) (including ears). The firmly-stuffed orange and cream two-toned bulldog, seated on back haunches, has swivel head, stitched ears, large amber glass eyes, black embroidered nose, painted whiskers and mouth, and with original ruff and brass bell. With original metal Steiff button with underscored F and remnant of original white cloth tag, and with original paper label “Bully Steiff original”. Generally excellent, very slight dustiness. Germany, Steiff, circa 1925, rare early velvet variation of the beloved Steiff animal. $700/900
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63. German Mohair Mechanical “Rolly Bear” on Wheels by Schuco 8” (20 cm.) A standing teddy with light brown mohair cover over firm armature of head, torso and legs has stitched ears, amber glass eyes, black embroidered nose and mouth, felt paw pads, jointed arms and legs, metal feet with cast iron roller wheels, and is holding a wooden walking stick; when wound, the teddy moves along, bending back and forth, on the wheeled feet. The feet are marked “Made in US Zone Schuco-Rolly Germany DRGM”. Excellent condition. Germany, Schuco, circa 1945. $500/800
64. German Brown Felt Pull-Toy Bunny on Wooden Wheels by Steiff 9 ½” (24 cm.) l. Firmly stuffed bunny is posed upon wooden wheels with eccentric-styled cast iron frame allowing the bunny to bounce up and down when pulled along, with pink cotton lined stitching on ears, black shoe-button eyes over red felt circles, brass bells. With original Steiff button with underscored F and remnant of white cloth tag. Very good condition, some typical dustiness. Steiff, circa 1915. $600/800 41
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68. Very Rare American Paper Mache Black Character Doll “Cleota” Attributed to Leo Moss
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65. American Cloth Doll of Young Boy by Art Fabric 17” (43 cm.) All-cloth doll with printed hair, facial features and costume, created from flat-bolt design which is cut and stitched. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: American, Art Fabric Mills, circa 1900. Value Points: wellpreserved, the printed costume is in the manner of Little Lord Fauntleroy and includes many details such as lace cuffs. $400/500
66. Rare American Cloth “Rough Rider” by Babyland Rag 15” (38 cm.) All-cloth doll with flat-dimensional face, painted facial features, light brown eyes, brown and red upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, curly short hair, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, stitch-jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Babyland Rag, circa 1895, the doll portrays “Rough Rider”, from the Teddy Roosevelt lore of 1892. Value Points: rare model wearing original Rough Rider uniform with jacket, belt, trousers, leggings, shoes and hat. $500/700
67. American Black-Complexioned Cloth Doll in Original Costume by Bruckner 15” (38 cm.) All-cloth doll with flat-dimensional face, printed black complexion and facial features, brown eyes, full lips, attached red bandanna, brown muslin body with stitch-jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. 42
16” (41 cm.) Hand-pressed paper mache head with flanged neck, rich black complexion, sculpted black hair in very tight curls, sculpted angled black brows, heavily lidded inset brown eyes with black eyeliner, broad rounded nose, closed mouth with very full downcast lips in wistful expression, very plump cheeks, three modeled tears on cheeks, brown muslin torso and upper legs, composition lower limbs, wearing white cotton dress and checkered pinafore, undergarments, shoes, stockings. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: L.M. (head) Cleota 1920 (hand lettered on torso). Comments: attributed to Leo Moss, circa 1920, the itinerant black carpenter of Georgia is believed to have created a small number of one-of-a-kind dolls depicting children of his small town world; his materials were those found-at-hand; for example, the left-over scraps of wall paper from his day job. The tearful-faced children were signature to his style, and each was created uniquely. Value Points: rare American doll with outstanding sculpting and portraiture, enhanced by the mysterious background of the artist, superb state of preservation. $8000/11,000
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69. Outstanding English Wooden Dollhouse Known as Tickenhill Baby House 39” (99 cm.) l. x 45”h. x 15”d. The wooden house features fine architectural exterior details including bevelled-edge wooden blocks that simulate stone and brick, arched and pedimented windows, paneled doors, and slatted roof to simulate shingle patterns with two very large beveled-edge chimneys. The two-piece front panels notch into the framework and are held by two wire hooks, and with side-opening panels. The interior of the house features early original hand-painted wall papers, and each room is fitted with built-in fire place. The house is in excellent unrestored condition. Known as the Tickenhill Baby House, it was modeled after the 16th century Tickenhill Manor House in Bewdley, Worcestershire, England, and was likely created by the master carpenter of that estate. $18,000/25,000
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70. Very Rare French Wooden Mechanical Toy 23” (58 cm.) The wooden stage-like presentation features hand-painted background of country scene with lambs and geese, and forest scene with wild animals; at one end is a tower and at the other end is a stage-like area with flanking posts. Inside the tower is a carved wooden boat in which is seated a wooden carved boy with painted costume. The boat is designed to move forward and backward. Excellent condition. French, early 1800s, the wonderfully-designed mechanical toy has superb original painting and simple yet charming movement. $1200/1500
71. All-Original Grodnertal Miniature Doll with Carved Tuck Comb and Wonderful Costume
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and elbows, painted stockings and flat shoes. Condition: generally excellent, tuck comb is intact but painted finish is worn. Comments: Germany, Grodnertal, circa 1850.Value Points: wonderfully-preserved tiny doll with exquisite painting of curls, beautiful original costume, petticoats, and brimmed lace bonnet. $500/700
72. Early French Wooden Handwind Toy Soldier with Drum 10” (25 cm.) Standing upon a wooden base with painted finish is a carved wooden soldier with parade drum and batons, he with carved and well-defined uniform and helmet, painted facial features and moustache. When wound, he waves his arms up and down as though beating the drum. Condition: generally excellent, rifle tip at side of costume missing. Comments: French, early 1800s. Value Points: rare early simple toy with well-preserved original finish and charming action; the toy is shown in The Encyclopedia of French Dolls by Theimer, page 123. $800/1000
73. Early French Mechanical Sand Toy Attributed to Tharins, Original Paper Label 72.
6” (15 cm.) x 5”. A wooden box with black paper cover and gilt paper edging exhibits a farmyard scene of woman feeding chickens, she with colorful folklore style costume and elaborate coiffe, farm buildings in the background. A glass window encloses the scene, and hidden behind the scene is sand. The toy is designed to turn upside down and then, when reversed, the flowing sand causes the woman’s arm to move as though tossing feed. Excellent condition, original paper label on reverse side. An identical example is known with original Tharins paper label. French, 1850, rare and charming toy. $500/800
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75. English Wooden Dollhouse in Fine Original State 51” (130 cm.) x 44” h. x 20”d; base is 61”w. The wooden dollhouse with all-original finish features four rooms with center hallway on each floor, staircase, paneled windows, paneled door, removable front panel for access to interior, the panel fitting into grooves, and with lift-off roof having double chimneys with great architectural detail. Excellent condition, the dollhouse is in original condition. English, mid-1800s. $8000/12,000
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78. Very Rare French AllBisque Mignonette with Jointed Elbows and Original Costume 6 ¼” (16 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, large blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted all-around lashes, singlestroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with pertly-shaped lips, peg-jointing at shoulders and hips, ball-jointed elbows, bare feet. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1882. Value Points: very rare jointed-elbow mignonette with wonderful expression, original silk costume with matching bonnet, undergarment. $1200/1500
76. German All-Bisque Miniature Doll with Rare Shoes by Simon and Halbig
77. German Pressed Tin Carriage with Sunshade
7” (18 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, slightly-parted lips, two square-cut upper teeth and one lower, auburn mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted blue stockings above the knees, black five-strap heeled shoes, lace costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: rare large size, fancy socks and shoes, square-cut teeth. $800/1100
7” (18 cm.) Of pressed tin with embossed design to simulate woven wicker, spoked wheels, curved handle, collapsible sunshade with lace cover. Generally excellent. Germany, circa 1900. $400/500
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79. German Tin Lithographed Carriage by Maerklin 8 ½” (22 cm.) Heavy tin boat-shaped carriage with scroll handle and wooden hand grip, spoked wheels, collapsible sunshade, with original cream and blue decorations with gilt accents. Generally excellent, few paint rubs. Germany, Maerklin, circa 1885. $1100/1400
80. Gorgeous French Bisque Bébé by Leon Casimir Bru in Petite Size 2 12” (30 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate with modeled bosom and shoulderblades, ice-blue enamel inset eyes with spiral threading and darker blue iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose- blushed eyeshadow, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid bébé body with kid-over-wooden upper arms, bisque lower arms and hands, gusset-jointing at hips and knees. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bru Jne 2 (head and shoulders). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1882, from Golden Years production of that firm. Value Points: exquisite expression and eyes, lovely bisque with delicate coloring, original firm body and perfect hands, lovely antique costume and leather boots signed C.C., and sought-after petite size. $9000/12,000
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81. German Porcelain Half-Doll “Lady with Tray of Roses” by Goebel 6” (15 cm.) Waist-up porcelain lady with unusually high Charlotte cap with blue rim, her face gazing downward, with sculpted low-bodice dress, ruffled sleeves, holding a tray decorated with roses. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (Goebel symbol). Comments: Goebel, circa 1915. Value Points: rare model with unique Charlotte cap. $400/500
82. Large German Porcelain Half-Doll of Cocoa Lady by Goebel 6” (15 cm.) Waist-up porcelain lady with Dutch cap which matches her bodice, each printed with roses, brown curls at forehead, blue shawl, holding a tray with teapot, cup and saucer, in her outstretched hands. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Goebel (symbol). Comments: Goebel, circa 1915. Value Points: rare variation of the model known as Cocoa Lady, in unusually large size and with matching cap and bodice. $400/500 81.
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83. German Porcelain Half-Doll with Rare Brown Blouse Known as Baker’s Cocoa Lady 4 ½” (11 cm.) Waist-up porcelain lady with ruffled pink and white Charlotte cap with blue banding, brown sculpted bodice with white shawl and cuffs, holding a large brown tray with cup and plate in her extended arms. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1910. Value Points: rare variation of the Cocoa Lady with unusual dark tray; the model is an exact replica of the late 18th century painting, La Chocolatiere, by Jean Etienne Liotard, later used as the symbol of the Baker’s Cocoa Lady appearing on their packaging. $300/500
84. German Porcelain Half-Doll with Ringlet Curls as Cocoa Lady 6” (15 cm.) Waist-up porcelain lady with sculpted Dutch cap above long ringlet curls, her eyes cast downward, with sculpted white blouse decorated with unusual flowers and shaded brown collar, her arms extended and holding a tray with tea pot and glass. Condition: generally excellent. 82.
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85. Very Fine German Porcelain Lady with Brown Sculpted Chignon 20� (51 cm.) Thick pink-tinted porcelain shoulderhead of slenderoval-faced lady with pink-tinted complexion, elongated slender throat, sloping shoulders, brown sculpted hair draw smoothly into loops in front of her sculpted ears and drawn into a braided chignon at the back of her head, painted large blue eyes, black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with full lips, muslin stitch-jointed body, porcelain lower legs with painted ankle boots, pink-tinted porcelain lower arms, antique costume and undergarments. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1H inside shoulder plate (see photo). Comments: Germany, circa 1850.Value Points: especially beautiful lady with fine gleaming patina of complexion, rare brown hair and unusual large eyes. $3000/4000 85. Mark 53
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glass enamel eyes, brown all-around eyeshadow, arched brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, blushed cheeks, blonde mohair curly wig, hollowed body that is also of laminated cloth and with woodenpeg jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, defined fingers and thumbs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: circa 1865, attributed to Brouillet-Cacheleux who registered an 1861 design for this doll, specifically of the lightweight laminated cloth material. His concept was similar to the blown leather poupée body deposed by
86. Pair, German Porcelain Miniature Amusing Figures 2 ½” (6 cm.) Each is one-piece porcelain figure of gentleman in expressive pose, each upon a porcelain base decorated with gilt and blue border, including bald man with pronounced nose who is standing in contemplative manner as he appears to consider what the other man is beseeching, posed on bended knee, his hands to his heart. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1850. $400/500
87. Rare French Paper Mache Doll with Laminated Cloth Body Attributed to the Designs of Brouillet-Cacheleux 20” (51 cm.) Very firmly-constructed socket head of laminated cloth under nearly imperceptible wax, blue 86. 54
accented nostrils, pertly shaped closed lips, taufling body with cloth midriff and upper arms and legs, porcelain hips and lower arms and legs, cupped fingers, bare feet, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, underside of two fingertips flaked, cloth portions of body may be recovered. Comments: Germany, circa 1860, the taufling baby inspired by the Japanese Ichimatsu doll introduced to the West during the mid-1800s International Expositions. Value Points: rare doll with wonderful body, especially modeling of legs and hips, great expression. $900/1300
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Clement of Paris in 1866. An article about these rare dolls by Dominique Pennegues is in Doll News, Spring, 2018. Value Points: very rare and most appealing doll of unique construction. Ex-collection Madeline Merrill, the doll is shown in her book, The Art of Dolls, page 148, and ex-collection Marilyn Parsons. $2500/3500
88. Early German Porcelain Doll with Taufling Body 13” (33 cm.) Solid domed porcelain shoulderhead, painted dark blue eyes, black and red upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows,
6” (15 cm.) Porcelain head with flanged neck, sculpted short blonde curly hair, painted facial features, blue eyes, brown one-stroke brows, tiny closed mouth, on original clothover-wooden torso, cloth upper arms and legs, porcelain lower arms and legs, bare feet, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, restoration to right foot. Comments: Germany, circa 1860. Value Points: charming little doll with rare variation of head construction, original body; the doll is shown in The Collector’s Encyclopedia of Dolls by Coleman, page 136. $400/600
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89. German Porcelain Figure of Young Girl under Glass Dome 4 ½” (11 cm.) figure. 6”h. dome. The porcelain figure depicts a young girl with sculpted dress, cape and hood, her hands enclosed in a muff. The figure is presented under a handblown glass dome. Excellent condition, one side of dome has small crack. Germany, circa 1850. $200/300 89. 55
The collection of Martha Thompson dolls in this auction have been in the collection of one owner for nearly 60 years, acquired directly from Connecticut couturier, Martha Yeske, who formed a relationship with Martha Thompson in the mid-1950s, and was commissioned to create costumes for the Thompson dolls. Several vintage articles about their relationship are included with the doll. 90. American Porcelain Portrait Doll of King Henry VIII by Martha Thompson 14” (36 cm.) Sculpted porcelain shoulderhead with strongly chiseled features depicting the British king, have elaborately sculpted porcelain headwear with elaborate feathers, small brown painted eyes, thick bushy brows, sculpted and painted moustache and beard, closed mouth, cloth body with porcelain sculpted lower arms and legs, original silk and velvet jeweled costume created by couturier Martha Yeske for Martha Thompson. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Martha Thompson, esteemed charter member of the NIADA, whose work was always created one-by-one, circa 1955. Value Points: superb portrait including not only the sculpted hair but also detailed porcelain limbs with four finger rings, painted blue garter and gilt painted shoes. $1100/1500
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91. American Porcelain Portrait Doll of Catherine Parr by Martha Thompson in Superb Costume 14” (36 cm.) Sculpted porcelain shoulderhead with slender face and elongated throat, elaboratelyarranged brown curly hair under cap with flowing white feather, painted blue eyes with thick upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, aquiline nose, closed mouth, cloth body, porcelain lower limbs, painted rose slipper. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: M. Thompson Catherine Parr ‘58. Comments: portrait doll of the last wife of King Henry VIII, by celebrated American doll artist, Martha Thompson, with padded blue velvet gown trimmed with applique of silver paillettes to form elaborate floral patterns, 1958. Value Points: among the rarest of the historical dolls created by Martha Thompson, this example especially meritorious for its couture costume. $1100/1300 92. 56
92. American Sculpted Porcelain Portrait of Anne Boleyn by Martha Thompson 14” (36 cm.) Sculpted porcelain shoulderhead depicting the second wife of Henry VIII has elaborately detailed coiffe featuring ruffled gold brim on bead-edged cap with flowing black scarf at the nape, sculpted brown hair drawn from her forehead, angular face with deeplyset painted brown eyes, aquiline nose, closed mouth, sculpted pearls and gold jewelry on her bodice, cloth body, wearing original 93. orange velvet gown with metallic gold accents. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Martha D. Thompson 1956. Comments: uniquely modeled portrait doll by the charter member of NIADA. Martha Thompson, with exceptional detail, inspired by the original drawing by Hans Holbein the Younger. Value Points: very rare work by Thompson, is superbly preserved, with original costume. $1100/1400
93. Outstanding American Porcelain Portrait of Queen Elizabeth I by Martha Thompson 14” (36 cm.) Sculpted porcelain shoulderhead of the 16th century British queen, Elizabeth I, with slender elongated face, angular facial features, brown sculpted hair in tightlyarranged curls under a gilt coronet which frames the entire hair and is surmounted by white beading, emerald at her center crown, heavily-lidded painted side-glancing eyes, strong nose and jaw, blushed cheeks, cloth body, porcelain lower arms and legs, painted blue slippers, wearing original couturier costume by Martha Yeske for Martha Thompson of silk brocade accented with faux rubies and emeralds. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: ‘56 Elizabeth I M.D.T. Comments: Martha Thompson, 1951, from her series of British historic royalty.Value Points: very rare portrait doll by the celebrated American early artist with outstanding detail of hair, exacting portraiture of face. $1200/1600
94. Very Fine American Porcelain Portrait of Anne of Cleves by Martha Thompson 14” (36 cm.) Sculpted porcelain shoulderhead of Anne of Cleves, the fourth wife of Henry VIII, with dramatically-formed coiffe ornamented with gilt cover that is encrusted with faux seed pearls, rubies and emeralds, and with complementary bodice decoration centered by a red ruby cross, angular face with downcast painted eyes, singlestroke brows, closed mouth with upturned lip corners, cloth body, porcelain lower arms 57
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and legs, painted black shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: M. Thompson Anne Cleves ‘59. Comments: created in 1959 by charter NIADA artist Martha Thompson from painting of Anne by Hans Holbein the Younger; the doll was costumed by couturier Martha Yeske is exceptional brown velvet with rich metallic and bead embroidery. $1200/1600
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worn on snout, wear on felt paw pads. Germany, Wilhelm Strunz, circa 1905, the firm produced teddy bears and marketing techniques that were direct competition with Steiff, creating extensive litigation between the two firms and resulting in very limited numbers of Strunz bears being created, especially in this large size. $1200/1800
96. German All-Bisque Character by Hertwig
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95. Early Grand-Sized German Mohair Teddy by Wilhelm Strunz 22� (56 cm.) Russet-brown mohair teddy bear with oval-shaped swivel head, very elongated snout, amber glass eyes, black embroidered nose and mouth, elongated jointed arms, hip-jointed legs, felt paw pads, Good condition, mohair 58
6� (15 cm.) All-pinktintedbisque, head tucked forward into torso in shy demeanor, 96. blue glass eyes, one stroke brows, brunette mohair wig, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted socks and onestrap brown shoes, nicely costumed. Marks: Made in Germany. Condition: generally excellent. Comments:
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Hertwig, circa 1920. Value Points: well-defined shy expression enhanced by unique pose. $200/300
97. German All-Bisque Character with Bare Feet by Kestner 5 ½” (14 cm.) One-piece bisque head and torso, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth with shaded lips, brunette mohair wig, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs, bare feet, antique dress. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 4/0 (head) 178 4/0 (legs). Comments: Germany, Kestner, circa 1915. Value Points: wonderful expression, choice bisque, bare feet, original wig. $200/300
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98. Very Rare German Apricot Mohair Teddy by Steiff with Blank Button in Ear 18” (46 cm.) Lush mohair teddy in rare apricot color, stitched-on ears, black shoebutton eyes, black embroidered nose and mouth, elongated jointed arms, hip-jointed legs, felt paw pads, well-defined hump in back torso. Near mint condition. Germany, Steiff, with original blank button in ear, circa 1905, rare apricot color. $1800/2400
99. Grand English Blonde Mohair Teddy Bear by Farnell 97.
27” (69 cm.) Blonde mohair teddy with silky finish, over-sized stitched-on ears, shaved muzzle, tiny black shoe-button eyes, black embroidered nose and mouth, chubby torso, jointed arms and legs, felt paw pads with embroidered details. Very good condition, some wear to paw pads. English, Farnell, circa 1910, rare early English teddy bear. $800/1200 59
101. Early Small German Mohair Teddy by Steiff with Button in Ear 10” (25 cm.) Cream mohair teddy with swivel head, black shoebutton eyes, brown embroidered nose and mouth, stitched-on ears, elongated jointed arms, hip-jointed legs, felt paw pads. Excellent condition. Germany, Steiff, with original metal button in ear with underscored F, circa 1910. $600/800
102. Early German Mohair Teddy by Steiff with Blank Button in Ear 10” (25 cm.) Of cream mohair, with swivel head, black shoebutton eyes, brown embroidered nose tip and mouth, elongated jointed arms, hip-jointed legs, brown embroidered claws. Excellent condition. Germany, Steiff, with original blank metal button in ear, circa 1905. $700/900
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100. American Wooden Character Doll, Model 312, by Schoenhut 14” (36 cm.) All-wooden doll with carved socket head, small rich brown intaglio eyes, dark upper eyeliner, rounded nose, small mouth with closed lips, brunette human hair bobbed wig, all-wooden spring-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Schoenhut Doll Pat. Jan.17.’11 USA & Foreign Countries. Comments: Schoenhut, model 312, circa 1914. Value Points: fine original finish is well preserved, antique costume including unusual Schoenhut ankle boots. $500/700
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103. German Mohair Teddy by Bing with Mechanical Head Movement 13” (33 cm.) Of light brown mohair, the firmly-stuffed teddy has upturned nose with black embroidered nose tip and mouth, black shoe-button eyes, stitched-on ears, elongated jointed arms, hip-jointed legs, felt paw pads, with mechanism hidden in torso which, when wound at keyhole under right arm, and button under right arm pressed, causes the bear to move his head side to side. Original key included, Excellent condition, mechanism functions well. Germany, Bing, circa 1910. $800/1100
104. American Wooden Pouting Child, Model 403, by Schoenhut 16” (41 cm.) All wooden doll with socket head, intaglio painted blue eyes in smaller eye sockets, tinted brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with downcast lips, deeply-incised dimple in chin, original blonde mohair tacked-on wig, wooden spring-jointed body, antique dress
and bonnet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Schoenhut Pat. Jan 17,11 USA & Foreign Countries. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1915. Value Points: flawless original condition with artistic painting, well-defined characteristic chin dimple. $600/800
105. American Wooden Character Girl by Schoenhut with Original Shoes 19” (48 cm.) All-wooden doll with socket head, carved facial features, deeplyintaglio painted blue eyes, white eyedots, brushstroked brows, closed mouth with full lips, blonde mohair tacked-on bobbed wig, wooden spring-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Schoenhut Doll Pat. Jan 17th,1911 USA. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1912. Value Points: fine original finish with deeply-sculpted features, original tacked-on wig, original Schoenhut shoes. $700/900 103. 61
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106. German Bisque Pouty-Faced Character, 115A, Phillip by Kammer and Reinhardt 15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, small brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, short brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with downcast pouting expression, brunette human hair bobbed wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R S&H 115A 38. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912, the model “Phillip” from their art character series.Value Points: hard-to-find-model with luminous bisque, pouting expression, original toddler body and body finish. $2200/2600
107. German Bisque Character, DIP, by Swaine and Co. 13” (33 cm.) Bisque socket head, small blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, single-stroke brows, closed mouth with outlined lips, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: DIP. Comments: Swaine & Co. Comments: charming little fellow with rarer toddler body has wonderful antique costume. $500/800
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108. German Mechanical Toy “Scotty with Shoe” by Schuco 9” (23 cm.) The celluloid Scotty pup with shaded coloring has protruding metal rod from mouth which is attached to a lithographed tin brown shoe. When wound, he rambles around as if chasing the shoes. Key labeled Schuco included. Excellent condition. Germany, Schuco, circa 1920. $200/300
109. German Bisque Glass-Eyed Character, 6969, by Gebruder Heubach in Petite Size 13” (33 cm.) Pink-tinted bisque socket head, small blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, onestroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with downcast lips, light brown mohair wig with side-coiled braids, composition and wooden balljointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 6969 Germany 3. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912. Value Points: very fine complexion enhances the wistful character expression. $900/1200
110. German Bisque Glass-Eyed Character, 6969, by Gebruder Heubach 19” (48 cm.) Pink-tinted bisque socket head, small blue glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with downcast pouting lips, accent line between the lips, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 6969 Heubach (sunburst mark) Germany 7. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912. Value Points: especially fine modeling and bisque on the rare model, original wig, body and body finish, antique mariner costume. $1000/1300
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with painted teeth, defined whiskers, jointed legs, leather ears, cord tail. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1905. Value Points: rare Style I with fine original painting that is well preserved. $700/900
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111. American Wooden Teddy Roosevelt from Teddy’s Adventures in Africa Series
113. American Wooden African Native from Teddy’s Adventures in Africa Series
8” (20 cm.) All-wooden character with swivel head, jointing at shoulders and hips, and rare additional jointing at elbows and knees, painted short brown hair, painted facial features including spectacles with chain, bushy moustache, painted teeth, painted brown boots. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1909, Teddy from the firm’s Teddy’s Adventures in Africa Series. Value Points: wonderfully-preserved original painted finish to hair and face, rare body, wearing original safari costume along with original cartridge belt and pistol, rifle with strap, and American flag. $1400/1800
8” (20 cm.) All-wooden doll with black complexion, swivel head, painted facial features, jointing at shoulders and hips, bare feet. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Schoenhut, depicted is African Native from their Teddy’s Adventures in Africa series, 1909. Value Points: very fine original condition is wonderfully-preserved, wearing original patterned wrap and carrying original spear. $1000/1400
114. American Wooden Character by Schoenhut, Possibly Doctor from Adventures in Africa Series
112. American Wooden Carved Lion, Style I, with Cloth Mane by Schoenhut
8” (20 cm.) All-wooden figure with swivel two-part head, jointing at shoulders and hips and additional jointing at elbows and knees, painted short brown hair in side-part, painted brown eyes, closed mouth, wearing linen pants and jacket, shirt, tie, and painted white shoes. Condition: generally excellent, costume spotted and dusty. Comments: Schoenhut, a mystery or prototype character, according to Ackerman, in her book Under The Big Top, page 120, circa 1909 from Schoenhut’s Teddy’s Adventures in Africa series. Value Points: very rare character with knee and elbow jointing, original painting including rare white shoes, all-original costume. $1200/1500
8” (20 cm.) Allwooden carved lion with furry cloth mane over balljointed neck, glass eyes, open mouth 112. 64
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brows, black fuzzy beard and sideburns, jointing at shoulders and hips, painted sandals. Condition: generally excellent, some spotting of costume. Comments: Arab Chief, circa 1909, from Teddy’s Adventures in Africa series. Value Points: wearing original white muslin tunic over pants, with red hooded burnoose, wound turban over cap and with cartridge belt with sword and rifle, the Arab Chief is considered one of the rarest characters from the short-lived Safari set. $3000/4000
8” (20 cm.) All-wooden doll with black complexion, swivel head, painted facial features, jointing at shoulders and hips, bare feet. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Schoenhut, depicted is African Native from their Teddy’s Adventures in Africa series, 1909.Value Points: very fine original condition with choice original painting, with original wrapped turban and wrap, and with rare wooden drum with leather strap and wooden drumstick. $2000/3000
118. Very Rare American Carved Wooden Lion, Possibly Prototype, by Schoenhut
116. American Wooden Adventurer from Teddy’s Adventures in Africa Series 8” (20 cm.) All-wooden man with two-part swivel head, jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, painted short brown side-parted hair, painted brown eyes, painted moustache, painted brown boots and leggings. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Schoenhut, adventurer from Terry’s Adventures in Africa series, 1909. Value Points: very fine original painting of face and hair, with original wooden helmet, and wearing original green serge jacket and short pants, cartridge belt with pouch. $700/1000
8” (20 cm.) All-wooden carved lion with carved mane, glass eyes, slightly-open mouth with painted teeth, ball-socket neck, jointed legs, leather ears and cord tail. 118. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1905. Value Points: very rare variation, possibly prototype, whose rarity factors include glass eyes, variation in mouth carving from #112, ball-socket neck. $700/1100
117. American Wooden “Arab Chief” from Schoenhut’s Teddy’s Adventures in Africa Series 8” (20 cm.) All wooden figure with brown complexion, thick black painted 65
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121. Rare Tiny German Black-Complexioned Bisque Character by Gebruder Heubach 9” (23 cm.) Bisque socket head with rich brown complexion, black sculpted hair with deeply impressed curls, forelock curl, painted brown side-glancing eyes, black upper eyeliner, closed mouth with coral-shaded lips, brown composition and wooden fully jointed body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 5/0 Heubach (sunburst) 7671 Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912. Value Points: flawless complexion and hair on the little character, with original matching body. $700/900
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119. German Bisque Character Googly, 253, by Marseille
122. German Bisque Character, Model 262, by Ernst Heubach
10” (25 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass side-glancing googly eyes, painted lashes, single-stroke brows, tiny pug nose, closed mouth with impish smile, blonde mohair wig, composition five-piece toddler body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: G 253 B Germany A 5/0 M DRMR. Comments: Marseille for Borgfeldt, circa 1920. Value Points: appealing googly with very fine bisque and painting, original body and costume. $400/600
10” (25 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, brown painted boyish hair, black intaglio side-glancing googly eyes, one-stroke brows, pug nose, closed mouth with “overbite”, impressed dimples, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, knit costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Germany E.H. 262 15/0 DRGM. Comments: Ernst Heubach, circa 1918. Value Points: wonderful expression on the impish child. $400/500
120. Pair, English Velvet Mickey and Minnie Mouse by Dean’s Rag Book
123. German All-Bisque Googly in Original Costume 5” (13 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, single-stroke brows, closed mouth with impish smile, brunette mohair bobbed wig, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white socks and black one-strap shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1915. Value Points: rare little googly with wonderful expression, original costume. $300/500
7” (18 cm.) Each is black and ivory velvet with mask face, painted features, black shoe- button eyes, black felt ears, yellow velvet shoes, Condition: very good, small hole in Mickey’s shoe. Marks: Made in England Dean’s Rag (silver button on Minnie) Reg. No 75 0 611. Comments: England, Dean’s Rag, 1930s. Value Points: rare little characters with original button. $500/700 66
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124. German Bisque Bobbed Hair Googly, Model 163, by Hertel and Schwab 16� (41 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, sculpted orange hair in bobbed fashion with forelock curl, blue glass side-glancing googly sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted long curly lashes, one-stroke brows, closed mouth with watermelon slice-shaped smile, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 163 6. Comments: Hertel and Schwab for Strobel & Wilkin, circa 1912, the model was inspired by the Campbell Kid designs of Grace Drayton. Value Points: especially fine modeling with impressed dimples and laughter crinkles at eye corners, mouth, and cheeks, finest quality of bisque, original toddler body and body finish. $4000/5000
painted lashes, widely-arched brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, pertly-shaped lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, Steiner composition fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent, light cheek rubs. Marks: Steiner Paris Fre C 4 (head) (caduceus stamp on torso). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1882. Value Points: rare model with gentle yet mischievous expression so unusual on Steiner bébés, wonderful petite size with fine antique costume, shoes, and with rare antique Bourrellet cap. $3200/4500
127. German Bisque Fashion Lady with Exquisite Expression 14” (36 cm.) Solid domed bisque shoulderhead turned to the side and nestled downward, painted black hair with stippled detail under brunette mohair wig with braided coronet, painted blue eyes, black upper eyeliner, painted all-around lashes, lightly-feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, commercial kid body with stitchjointing at shoulders, hips and knees. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1880. Value Points: exquisite gentle expression with beautifully-painted features, original body, rare painted hair under wig, lovely antique costume. $1100/1500
128. German All-Bisque Mignonette Attributed to Simon and Halbig 7” (18 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, slightly-parted lips, two square-cut upper teeth and one lower, brunette mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted blue stockings, and black two strap shoes with little bows. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, attributed to Simon and Halbig, circa 1885. Value Points: especially lovely face with delicate complexion. $800/1200
129. German All-Bisque Miniature Doll with Rare Brown Painted Boots
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7 ½” (19 cm.) One-piece bisque head and torso, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig with long braids, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted stockings and brown painted boots with black spats. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1880, attributed to Alt, Beck and Gottschalk. Value Points: wonderful plump modeling of face, rare brown boots, beautiful antique costume and bonnet. $600/900
125. Grand-Sized French Bisque Bébé Steiner, Series C, with Signed Steiner Eyes 38” (97 cm.) Bisque socket head with very round plump face, blue glass sleep eyes which operate from lever at back of head, dark eyeliner, delicately-painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with pale outlined lips, pierced ears, auburn human hair wig over Steiner pate, Steiner composition fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: J. Steiner Bte SGDG J. Bourgoin St. Sie C 5. (head, incised and red ink script) J. Steiner (eyes). Comments: Jules Steiner, series C model, circa 1882. Value Points: extremely rare grand size, likely created as Exhibition Model, with finest pale bisque, rare signed eyes, original body, lovely antique costume. $9000/12,000
130. German Bisque Miniature Doll in Original Military Costume 8” (20 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth with sculpted moustache, brunette mohair wig, five-piece paper mache body. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1900. Value Points: rare sculpted moustache, factoryoriginal military costume. $300/400
126. Petite French Bisque Bébé, Figure C, with original Signed Body 11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, 68
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131. French Salon Chair for PoupĂŠe with Tufted Upholstery
curved arms, and gold leaf finish, with blue silk upholstery with silk button tufting, blue braid. Excellent condition. French, circa 1870. $500/700
9� (23 cm.) The arched-back wooden salon chair has fancily spindled legs, 69
pate, kid bébé body with gusset-jointing at hips and knees, bisque arms from below the elbows, bisque hands, pretty antique costume including leather shoes by Alart. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (circle/dot symbol on head) Bébé Bru Bte SGDG (original paper label on torso). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1880. Value Points: near mint early bébé by the illustrious firm has splendid eyes, very sturdy and fresh body, perfect bisque hands. $8000/12,000
133. French Bisque SFBJ 236, Size 0, in Original Presentation Box with Costumes 9” (23 cm.) doll. 14” x 12” box. Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with smiling expression, two porcelain teeth, brunette mohair wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, lace dress, undergarments, bonnet, shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 236 Paris 0. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1915. Value Points: the petite character is presented in original glassfronted box with lace and ribbon trim, along with a collection of various antique costumes which are still tied into the box. $1100/1500
132. Beautiful French Bisque Bébé by Leon Casimir Bru with Original Sturdy Body 15” (38 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate with modeled bosom and shoulderblades, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with rich spiral threading, thick dark eyeliner, rose-blushed eyeshadow, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with modeled space between the shaded and accented lips, pierced ears, blonde lambswool wig over cork 133. 70
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134. Very Rare All-Original French Toilette for Poupée in Original Presentation Box from Simonne 10” (25 cm.) x 6” box. The box with lithographed paper cover to simulate rosewood has gilt edging and gilt lettering “Toilette”, hinging open to reveal a porcelain dresser set with blue painted borders and floral decorations, comprising washbowl, pitcher, two lidded boxes, bowl and lidded jar, along with two perfume bottles. Excellent condition. The box and one of the jars are labeled C.B.G. and the box has original label of Poupées Simonne on Rue de Rivoli in Paris. French, Cuperly, Blondel and Giroux, an exclusive presentation for the prestige Parisian doll shop of Simonne, circa 1870. $1100/1500
135. French Bisque Bébé Brevete by Leon Casimir Bru with Original Body 16” (41 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate with modeled bosom and shoulderblades, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, rose-blushed eyeshadow, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined shaded lips, pierced ears, brunette handtied human hair wig over cork pate, kid bébé body with bisque lower arms, gusset-jointing at hips and knees, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2. Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1878, the earliest period bébé by Leon Casimir Bru. Value Points: rare model with beautiful modeling, finest bisque and painting, very sturdy original body, perfect bisque hands. $8000/12,000
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137. French All-Bisque Mignonette with Painted Yellow Stockings 5 ½” (14 cm.) Solid domed bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, cobalt blue glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes, single-stroke brows, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted yellow stockings and black two-stroke heeled shoes, lovely silk costume and bonnet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 0. Comments: French, circa 1880. Value Points: beautiful mignonette with rare painted stockings, brilliant eyes. $700/900
136. All-Original German Bisque Child, 167, by Kestner with Elongated Mohair Wig 22” (56 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, thick dark eyeliner, long painted lashes, rose-blushed eyeshadow, slightly-modeled brushstroked brows with glazed detail, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, shaded and outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, extended-length blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: H made in Germany 12 167 (head) Germany (body). Comments: Kestner, circa 1900. Value Points: fine original state of preservation, with gorgeous luxury wig, original body and body finish, original rose cotton dress, undergarments, stockings and shoes. $700/900 72
138. German All-Bisque Miniature Doll as Bridegroom 4” (10 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, bright blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth, brunette mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted shoes and socks. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1900. Value Points: the little fellow is wearing wonderful formal wear bridegroom costume. $400/500
139. French All-Bisque Mignonette with Especially Beautiful Face
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5” (13 cm.) Solid domed bisque swivel head on kidedged bisque torso, blue glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes, singlestroke brows, closed mouth with very full lips, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, slender elongated arms and legs, painted 141, 142. white stockings and brown two-strap shoes, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1880. Value Points: exquisite minute details of facial features with crisp, fresh expression heightened by brilliant blue eyes. $700/900
140. All-Bisque Miniature Doll for the French Market in Original Military Costume 4 ½” (11 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted shoes and stockings. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1890, for the French market. Value Points: wearing factory-original costume of blue and red wool with metallic gilt trim, bi-corn helmet. $400/500
141. 19th Century High Poster Brass Bed with Canopy 7” (18 cm.) h. 6”l. The high poster bed with fancy spindles and ball-shaped finials has original fittings and silk bed covers and canopy. Excellent condition. Circa 1885. $400/500
142. German All-Bisque Miniature Black-Stocking Doll by Simon and Halbig 4 ½” (11 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, dark glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth, brunette mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, thigh-high black stockings, brown one-strap shoes, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: sweet miniature black-stocking girl. $500/700 140. 73
slightly upturned nose with accented nostrils, closed mouth, very full lips with shaded lips enhanced with delicate glaze, blonde mohair wig in long braids, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique dress, undergarments, kid shoes, socks. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 150 S&H 7. Comments: Simon and Halbig from their rare art character series, circa 1910. Value Points: exceptional quality of sculpting especially around the eyes and mouth, daintily-pointed chin, finest bisque and painting, original body, body finish and wig. $11,000/15,000
144. Pair, German All-Bisque Characters “Max” and “Moritz” by Kestner 6” (15 cm.) Each is all-bisque with sculpted hair and swivel head, painted facial features, loopjointed limbs, painted brown ankle boots. Including Max with bobbed black hair defined by feathering, blue left side-glancing eyes, beaming thin-line smile; and Moritz with exuberantly-modeled reddish topknot and side wing curls, blue right-glancing googly eyes, very full smiling lips. Condition: generally excellent, few rubs on Max’s hair. Marks: 210 (arms and legs). Comments: Kestner circa 1915, the models were based on the characters Max and Moritz from the 19th century children’s books of Wilhelm Busch, and re-popularized in the early 20th century American comic strip, The Katzenjammer Kids. Value Points: amazingly accurate depiction of the devilish imps in this rareto-find rendition; the fine detail extends to expressively pointing fingers. $1200/1400
145. Rare German Bisque Brown-Eyed Art Character “Karl”, Model 107, by Kammer and Reinhardt
143. Rare German Bisque Art Character, Model 150, by Simon and Halbig 16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head with elongated face, painted blue eyes in deeply-set sockets, thick upper eyeliner, modeled creases under the eyes, one-stroke delicate brows, 74
12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head with slender elongated facial shape, painted brown eyes, black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full lips in pensive expression, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden balljointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R 107 30. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa
1910, “Karl” from their art character series, based upon an original 1898 sculpture by the famed Berlin artist, Lewin Funcke who Reinhardt had commissioned to create his series of art dolls. Value Points: very fine detail of sculpting, remarkable for this size, is enhanced by finest bisque and painting, original body and body finish. $5500/7500
146. Fine German Bisque Art Character, 109, “Elise” by Kammer and Reinhardt 18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted blue eyes slightly glancing to the right, thick black upper eyeliner, one-stroke
brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full lips, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R 109 46. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, from their art character series, the model marketed as “Elise”, circa 1910. Value Points: especially fine quality of bisque with enhancing touches of glaze on lips and edges of eyes, the doll is preserved in impeccable condition, with original body, body finish and wig, wonderful antique costume. $5000/7500 75
eyeshadow, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, arms modeled away from body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (Goebel symbol). Comments: Goebel, circa 1915. Value Points: very expressive pose enhanced by dramatic painting of eyes. $300/500 149.
150. German Bisque Half-Doll of Lady with Ring 6” (15 cm.) Bisque waistup lady with shapely bosom, her head tilted downward as she gazes at the ring she holds in her right hand, artfullypainted features, blonde mohair wig, on unique base designed to attach to lamp cord. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Patented Munzer 1926. Comments: Germany, circa 1920. Value Points: rare model of lady with ring. $300/500
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148. German Bisque Half-Doll with Glass Eyes and Jointed Arms 12” (30 cm.) overall. Waist-up bisque figure of nude shapely lady with heartshaped face, brown glass eyes, grey eyeshadow, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, loop-jointed bisque arms with extended hands, attached to original metal hoop frame, silk and embroidered tulle gown. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1910. Value Points: glass eyes and jointed arms, distinctively-shaped face and elongated throat. $400/500
149. German Bisque Half-Doll in Haughty Pose by Goebel 6” (15 cm.) Waist-up bisque half-doll depicting very shapely nude lady, her angular face tilted up to the side, slender neck, painted blue eyes with dramatic
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151. German Bisque Half-Doll of Lady with Exotic Bird 4 ½” (11 cm.) Waist-up bisque figure of adult lady with head turned to the side and with arms extended and folded back, an exotic bird perched upon her wrist, painted features, sculpted bodice with green bow, auburn mohair wig. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1915. Value Points: delightful pose, colorfully-painted exotic bird. $300/500
152. Large German Bisque Half-Doll with Extended Arms 7” (18 cm.) Waist-up bisque lady with sculpted heart-shaped face turned to the side, painted downcast eyes, mouth modeled closed with painted teeth, auburn mohair wig over solid dome, shapely torso, arms extended in front of body with elegantly-posed fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 351. Comments: Germany, circa 1915. Value Points: rare model with very fine quality of sculpting, choice bisque. $400/500
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153. German Bisque HalfDoll with Arms Extended by Goebel 5” (13 cm.) Waist-up bisque figure of nude lady with shapely bosom, head tilted downward, well-painted features, original blonde mohair wig, arms extended in front of torso. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (Goebel mark). Comments: Germany, circa 1915. Value points: artfully-painted lady with original coiffure. $300/500
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154. Set, German All-Bisque Kewpie Wedding Party in Original Costumes 8 ½” (22 cm.) h. Bridegroom. Each is all-bisque with loop-jointed arms, blonde sculpted hair with topknot and forelock curl, painted sideglancing googly eyes, dot brows, closed mouth with impish smile. Condition: generally excellent, one bridesmaid has chip on fingers. Marks: O’Neill (incised on feet). Comments: Germany, circa 1910, from original designs by Rose O’Neill. Value Points: wonderful ensemble of six Kewpies designed as a Wedding Party, including Bride, Groom, Preacher, two Bridesmaids and a flower girl, each with original crepe paper costume. $700/900
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155. Rare German Bisque Character “Fany” by Marseille 15” 38 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, sculpted boyish hair with well-defined forelock curls, tiny blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, single-stroke tiny brows, closed mouth with downcast pouting lips, full cheeks, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with shortened thighs, curled fingers, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, original body and body finish. Marks: Fany 230 A 3 M DRNR 2 (head) Comments: Marseille, circa 1912. Value Points: the wistful faced character has wonderful modeling with highly-characterized features. $1800/2200
156. Petite German Bisque Art Character, 114, by Kammer and Reinhardt 10” (26 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted facial features, shaded blue eyes, black upper eyeliner, one-stroke brows, closed mouth with downcast pouting expression, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R 114 26. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, “Gretchen” from the firm’s art character series, 1909. Value Points: very fine bisque and modeling, original wig, body, body finish, and antique costume. $1200/1500 155. 78
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157. Rare German Bisque Character, Model 2080, Attributed to Bruno Schmidt 23� (58 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, blonde brushstroked hair in short boyish manner, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth modeled as though open, defined tongue tip and two upper beaded teeth, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2080 - 6. Comments: Bruno Schmidt, circa 1912. Value Points: rare model with exceptional detail of modeling around the eye corners, double chin and very deeply impressed dimples at cheek centers, wearing wonderful antique gentleman’s suit with satin jacket and vest with velvet lapels. $900/1200 157. 79
158. Petite German White Mohair Teddy with Blank Button in Ear 12� (30 cm.) White mohair teddy with swivel head, black shoe-button eyes, brown embroidered nose and mouth, stitched-on ears, jointed elongated arms, hip-jointed legs, felt paw pads, defined hump at back torso. Near mint condition, very lush mohair. Germany, Steiff, with blank metal button in ear, circa 1908, rare white mohair. $1700/2300
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159. Grand Early-Period Very Rare German Exhibition Mohair Teddy by Steiff with Blank Button in Ear 29� (74 cm.) Apricot mohair (faded to honey golden, with apricot color visible at neck) and with lustrous silky finish, stitched-on ears, long pointed snout with dark brown embroidered nose tip and mouth, black shoe-button eyes, jointed elongated arms, hip-jointed legs with over-sized feet, felt paw pads. Generally excellent, some repairs to paw pads. Germany, Steiff, with original blank button in ear, circa 1910.Very rare early teddy in grand exhibition size. $3500/4500 159. Profile 80
162. Early German Mohair Teddy on Wheels with “Bobby” Leather Collar
160. German Felt Mickey Mouse by Steiff
22” (56 cm.) l. 4”h. The golden mohair bear is posed on four legs that are resting on cast iron frame with gutta percha wheels, shaved muzzle, glass eyes with black pupils, embroidered black nose and mouth, stitched ears, leather collar (appears original) with impressed name “Bobby”. Bear excellent, finish worn on wheels. German, circa 1920s. $600/800
4 ½” (11 cm.) Standing felt figure of Mickey Mouse with white felt mask face, black felt eyes, nose, whiskers, black felt arms, large felt yellow gloves, green pants, orange oversized shoes, tail. Excellent condition. Germany, Steiff, with original paper label, circa 1930s. $400/500
161. Early Period German White Mohair Teddy Bear by Steiff 13” (33 cm.) White mohair teddy with swivel head, stitched-on ears, black shoe-button eyes, brown embroidered nose tip and mouth, hump at back torso, elongated jointed arms, hip-jointed legs, felt paw pads. Excellent condition with very full lush mohair. Germany, Steiff, with original metal button with underscored F, and traces of white tag, circa 1920, rare color in wonderfullypreserved condition. $1200/1600
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Steiff, circa 1930s, with original metal button in ear with underscored F. $400/500
165. Rare Tiny German White Mohair “Rattle” Teddy by Steiff 6” (15 cm.) Of white mohair with firm hollow torso containing “rattles”, swivel head, stitchedon ears, black shoe-button eyes, brown embroidered nose and mouth, jointed arms and legs. Excellent condition. Germany, Steiff, circa 1920, with original metal button in ear with underscored F. The early rattle bear is very rare to find. $800/1100
166. German Golden Mohair Teddy by Steiff with Button in Ear 14” (36 cm.) Golden mohair teddy, swivel head, small rounded snout, stitched-on ears, amber brown glass eyes, black embroidered nose and mouth, jointed elongated arms, hipjointed short legs, felt paw pads. Excellent condition. Germany, Steiff, circa 1930s, with original metal button in ear with
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163. German Bisque Art Character, Marie, Model 101, by Kammer and Reinhardt 15” (39 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted facial features, heavy eye lids with black upper eyeliner, one-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with downcast lips, brunette human hair, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, few wig pulls at back of head. Marks: K*R 101 39. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1910, the model “Marie” from the firm’s art character series. Value Points: very fine bisque with gleaming complexion, original body and body finish. $1100/1400
164. German Brown Mohair Teddy by Steiff with Button in Ear 14” (36 cm.) Light brown mohair teddy, swivel head, stitched-on ears, black shoe-button eyes, black embroidered nose and mouth, elongated jointed arms, jointed legs, felt paw pads with black embroidered claws. Excellent condition. Germany, 165. 82
underscored F and remnants of original red cloth tag. $400/600
167. German Brown Mohair Teddy by Steiff with Button in Ear 15� (38 cm.) Of light brown mohair with lustrous finish, swivel head, stitched-on ears, black shoe-button eyes, snout nose with black embroidered nose and mouth, jointed elongated arms, hip-jointed legs, felt paw pads.Very good condition some wear to paw pads. Germany, Steiff, circa 1930, with original button in ear with underscored F. $400/600
168. German Bisque Art Character, Model 151, by Simon and Halbig
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18� (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted facial features, blue eyes with shaded details, black upper eyeliner, white eyedots, singlestroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth appearing as though open with painted row of teeth, smiling expression with shaded and accented lips, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent wig pulls at back of head. Marks: 151 S&H 2. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1910, from their very rare art character series. Value Points: the rare character has exceptional modeling, deeply sculpted dimples and laughter lines on cheeks and around the mouth, fine gleaming bisque. $4000/6000
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171. American Wooden Gent Acrobat with Weights by Schoenhut 8” (20 cm.) All-wooden with two-part swivel head, sculpted brown side-parted hair and moustache, painted brown eyes, carved ears, jointing at shoulders and hips, painted red arms and legs, red feet. Condition: generally excellent, light scuffing of original finish. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1910, Style I of the Gent Acrobat with original red and green flannel costume with metallic trim, holding two original wooden weights. $700/900
172. American Wooden White-Face Monkey by Schoenhut
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169. Rare American Wooden Ringmaster with Top Hat by Schoenhut 8” (20 cm.) All-carved wooden gentleman with two-part head, painted brown hair under attached top hat with gold band, painted facial features, brown eyes, painted black moustache and goatee, wide smile with painted teeth, jointing at shoulders and hips, painted black boot flats with black leather leggings. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1910, Ringmaster from the Humpty Dumpty Circus. Value Points: fine original condition with wonderfully-preserved original painting, original top hat, black jacket with lapel flower, white cotton vest, shirt, and pants. $600/900
170. American Wooden Chinaman Acrobat by Schoenhut 8” (20 cm.) All-wooden figure with two-part swivel head, pale yellow complexion, painted features, small eyes, closed mouth with smile, row of painted teeth, attached ears, painted black pate and long extended yarn queue, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent, some aging of costume. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1910. Value Points: rare style I of the Chinaman acrobat from the Humpty Dumpty Circus has original costume, and is holding his original white wooden balancing bowl. $800/1000 170. 84
8” (20 cm.) All-wooden monkey with two-part head, painted white face with brown eyes, wide mouth with two rows of painted teeth, jointing at shoulders and legs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Schoenhut, Style I of the circus performer monkey, circa 1905. Value Points: wonderfully-preserved original painted finish, with original clown hat and red felt costume with yellow fringe. $600/800
173. American Wooden Glass-Eyed Lion by Schoenhut, Style II 8” (20 cm.) All-wooden lion with carved mane, glass inset eyes, slightly-parted lips, painted whiskers, ball-jointed neck, jointed legs, rope tail. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1910, Style II. Value Points: especially fine carving of mane and facial features, original painted finish. $500/700
174. American Wooden Clown by Schoenhut with Rare Big Ears 8” (20 cm.) All-wooden clown with swivel head, wooden clown hat, attached leather over-sized ears, painted white complexion with painted eyes, white smile and clown decorations, jointing at shoulders and hips,
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painted red shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1910. Value Points: very fine original painting and decoration, rare large ears, original costume. $400/500
175. American Wooden Wild Animal Parade Cage by Schoenhut 30� (76 cm.) overall. 15�h. The wooden-framed wild animal cage with metal bars and embossed decorations, has original red finish with gilt accents, wooden bench, and is being pulled by two dappled wooden horses on wheeled platform, the horses with carved manes and painted eyes. Inside the cage is a carved wooden lion with ball-socket neck, painted eyes and closed
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mouth. Condition: very good overall, original finish albeit a bit faded. Comments: American, Schoenhut, 1915. Value Points: rare Animal Cage Wagon with original horses, a featured centerpiece from the Humpty Dumpty Circus. $3500/5500 85
177. American Carved Wooden Mary and Her Little Lamb by Schoenhut 8” (20 cm.) All-wooden girl with two-part swivel head, sculpted short bobbed curly hair, painted complexion and features, blue eyes, smiling expression, teeth, jointed wooden arms and legs, carved wooden shoes. With wooden lamb having deeply defined carving, swivel head, glass eyes, leather arms, jointed legs, carved tail, painted yellow face. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1910.Value Points: she is wearing original costume including straw hat, lamb with glass eyes and original throat ribbon and bell. $1100/1400
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178. American Wooden Sea Lion Balancing Champagne Bottle by Schoenhut
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8” (20 cm.) The wooden sea lion has jointed neck, painted facial features, open mouth, painted teeth, with jointed tail and front legs, leather flippers and is balancing upon his head a wooden “Humpty Dumpty Extra Dry” champagne bottle. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1910.Value Points: delightful performance of the sea lion with fine original finish, rare champagne bottle by Schoenhut. $700/900
176. American Wooden Character Doll by Schoenhut 14” (36 cm.) All-wooden doll with carved facial features, socket head, small narrow blue painted eyes, black upper eyeliner, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, blonde mohair tacked-on wig, all-wooden spring-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Schoenhut Doll Pat. Jan. 17th, ‘11, USA. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1915. Value Points: original finish with unusual small eyes, antique costume, original wig. $500/700 178. 86
179. German Mohair “Yes-No” “Tricky” Teddy Bear by Schuco 13” (33 cm.) Of brown mohair, with swivel head, amber glass eyes, black embroidered nose and mouth, stitched-on ears, jointed arms and legs, free-standing; with internal mechanism which is activated by tail movement allowing the head to nod “Yes” or “No”. With original red plastic tag “Schuco Tricky Patent, Made in US Zone Germany”. Excellent condition. Germany, Schuco, circa 1950. $400/500
180. American Wooden Mule on Half-Roly by Schoenhut
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7” (18 cm.) diam. 13” mule upright on base. A half-ball-shaped roly has original painted finish with decorative garlands, and supports a wooden Schoenhut mule which is posed on hind legs. The donkey has original grey painted finish, glass eyes, open mouth, leather ears and tail. Condition: very good, original painted finish of roly albeit scuffed. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1910. Value Points: rarely-found novelty toy by Schoenhut with excellent carving of mule. $800/1000
181. American Wooden Character Doll with Carved Hair by Schoenhut 14” (36 cm.) All-wooden doll with socket head, carved boyish-style hair with deep combmarks, painted brown intaglio eyes, white eyedots, closed mouth with downcast lips, wooden spring-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, slight touch-up on nose. Marks: Schoenhut Doll Pat. Jan.17,’11 USA. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1912, model 205. Value Points: especially handsome young lad is well-preserved, antique sailor costume. $800/1100 179. 87
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182. French 1930s Studio Cloth Doll in Stylish Costume 24” (61 cm.) Felt swivel head pressed and painted facial features, brown sideglancing eyes with highly-glazed finish, blue/grey lower eyeshadow, rose-blushed upper eyeshadow, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with bow-shaped lips, impressed dimples at philtrum and chin, brown mohair curly hair in stylized manner with felt rose accent, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent, few tiny moth holes. Comments: French studio doll, 1930s. Value Points: fabulous vibrant colors of costume, great facial expression with dramatic painting around eyes. $800/1200
183. German White Mohair “Molly” by Steiff with Original Label and Button in Ear 4” (10 cm.) White mohair pup in seated pose, swivel head, amber brown glass eyes, black embroidered nose and mouth. Generally excellent, some mohair loss on face. Germany, Steiff, circa 1925, with original paper label “Molly 3310 SteiffOriginal Reg. US Pat. Off ” and with original metal button with underscored F, and red cloth label “3310”. $500/700
184. German White Mohair “Molly” by Steiff with Original Label 4” (10 cm.) White mohair pup in seated pose, swivel head, amber brown glass eyes, black embroidered nose and mouth. Excellent condition. Germany, Steiff, circa 1925, with original paper label “Molly 3310 Steiff-Original Reg. US Pat. Off ”. $400/600
185. German Bisque Character, Model 127, by Kammer and Reinhardt 10” (25 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, painted brown hair in short boyish fashion, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brows, open mouth, two
porcelain upper teeth, tongue, composition bent limb baby body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 127 4. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912. Value Points: especially detail of painted hair, original body and body finish. $300/500
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186. German Bisque “Nobbi Kid” Googly by Marseille
7” (18 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep and side-glancing googly eyes, painted lashes, short feathered brows, closed mouth with impish smile, brunette mohair wig, five-piece composition toddler body, painted shoes and socks, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: A 253 M Nobbi Kid Germany 11/0. Comments: Marseille, circa 1920. Value Points: delightful expression on the wide-eyed googly imp. $300/500
187. Italian Felt Character Boy by Lenci in Original Crisp Schoolboy Costume 17” (43 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, brown side-glancing eyes 186. with dark eyeshadow, tinted brows, painted lashes, closed mouth in wistful expression, brunette mohair side-parted hair, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Lenci, circa 1930. Value Points: exceptionally pristine condition of the most endearing pouty-faced boy, wearing original blue, orange and yellow knit sweater with matching cap and leggings, woolen shirt and shorts, leather shoes, and with most artistic painting of face. $800/1100 187. 89
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upper eyeliner, short- stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with well-shaded lips, composition and wooden balljointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 8. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1910. Value Points: wonderful modeling on the dimpled chin character, wearing very rare 19th century costume of journeyman carpenter’s apprentice of black wool and velvet with silver coin decorations. $1200/1500
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189. Petite German All-Bisque Miniature Doll in Original Costume
188. German Bisque Character by Gebruder Heubach in Rare Carpenter’s Apprentice Costume
4” (10 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, glass inset eyes, painted lashes, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed body, painted shoes and socks. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1900. Value Points: little boy is wearing his original green velvet costume with leather leggings, sash, shirt and hat. $300/500
21” (53 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, painted blonde boyish hair, painted facial features, intaglio dark blue eyes, black and incised 190. 90
190. American Miniature Puzzle in Original Box and Pull Toy Lamb 6” (15 cm.) x 6” box. The cardboard box with colorful amusing lithographed cover of caricature figures opens to reveal nine wooden puzzle blocks with lithographed scenes on either side. Along with paper mache lamb with fleecy cover, ribbon trim, painted eyes and brass wheels for pull-along play. Excellent condition. American, circa 1900. $200/300
191. Petite German Bisque Character, 184, by Kestner in Original Tyrolean Costume 11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, small blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with downcast pouting expression, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden balljointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 184. Comments: Kestner, circa 1912. Value Points: finest bisque and painting of the expressive character, original wig, pate, body, body finish, and wonderful antique knit Tyrolean costume. $1100/1300
192. German Bisque Laughing Character Boy, 7647, by Gebruder Heubach in Rare Grand Size 28” (71 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head depicting a young lad with laughing expression, painted short brown hair with defined modeling of forelock curls, slightlyside-glancing blue intaglio eyes in deeplyset sockets, accented nostrils, closed mouth modeled as though open with defined tongue and shaded lips, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique boy’s Sunday Best suit with brown woolen jacket. Condition: generally excellent, original body finish. Marks: Heubach (sunburst mark) 7647 Germany 12. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1910. Value Points: very rare grand size of the seldom-found model, having very choice bisque that enhances the remarkable sculpting of dimpled plump cheeks. $1200/1700
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193. German Porcelain Half-Doll as Gilded Hair Flapper on Pincushion 6 ½” (17 cm.) seated. Waist-up porcelain flapper lady with head tilted to the side and arms outstretched in dramatic pose, sculpted bobbed hair in rich gilt color, with hair ornament and earrings, eyes painted shut, painted white bodice with pink accents and pearl straps, attached to velvet-covered pincushion and slender porcelain legs with gold shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1920. Value Points: rarity factors include gilt hair, unique pose, closed eyes. $400/600
194. German Porcelain Half-Doll with Gilt Hair in Unusual Pose 6 ½” (17 cm.) Waist-up porcelain figure of slender-bodied flapper lady, her head tilted backward and her arms held above her head in a circular design, bobbed hair in rich gilt paint, brown eyes, grey eyeshadow, sculpted bib collar with gilt edging. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1259 (incised). Comments: Germany, circa 1920. Value Points: very rare model with unusual pose, rich gilt painting of hair. $300/500
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195. German Porcelain Half-Doll with Rare Gold Hair 5” (13 cm.) Waist-up nude porcelain figure of flapper lady with sculpted marcelled hair having rich gilt color, painted brown eyes and dramatic eyeshadow, right arm bent at elbow and left arm extended, with silk and lace bodice. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1920. Value Points: rare gilt color of hair. $300/400
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196. German Porcelain Half-Doll as Fashionable Art Deco Lady 14” (36 cm.) overall. Waist-up porcelain half-doll of slender woman clasping a pink clutch to her bodice, her head tilted to the side, with sculpted pink cloche, painted brown eyes with dark outline, closed mouth, white bodice, attached to wire-hooped frame and porcelain legs on porcelain base, gold shoes, silk skirt. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1920. Value Points: stylish lady in rare presentation. $400/600 194. 93
197. German Porcelain Half-Doll with Beaded Necklace and Bracelets 4 ½” (11 cm.) Waist-up porcelain half-doll of lady in unusual profile pose, her arms extended from body and held in a dramatic pose in front of her body, sculpted brown hair with topknot and decorative green hair bands, brown eyes with thick eyeliner, two strands of gilt necklace and gilt bracelets on each arm. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1915. Value Points: rare profile pose, gilt jewelry. $300/400
198. German Bisque “Salome” in Sculpted Egyptian Costume 197.
7” (18 cm.) l. Bisque figurine depicting Salome 199. semi-reclining on a bisque platform, with black sculpted hair ornamented with an elaborate head-dress, sculpted gown with gilt accents, gilt necklace, jewelry and sash, bare feet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Salome (incised on base) 5576 (incised). Comments: Germany, circa 1910. Value Points: very fine detail of facial painting and superb costume decoration. $300/500
199. German Porcelain Half-Doll in the Flapper Mode 5” (13 cm.) Waist-up porcelain lady with head tilted saucily to the side, brown painted eyes with thick grey eyeshadow, single-stroke brows, closed mouth, brunette mohair wig, arms extended from slender torso with hands posed in stylish model. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 8096. Comments: Germany, circa 1920. Value Points: wonderful decoration of eyes, charming pose. $300/400
200. German Porcelain Pierrot as Powder Dish with Powder Puff Flapper 7” (18 cm.) overall. A porcelain figure of Pierrot with black skull cap and spit curls, ruffled collar on classic costume is posed as though crawling, a porcelain dish attached to his back. Resting on the dish is 198. 94
a porcelain half-doll with sculpted black bobbed hair, painted earrings, bracelets and necklace, and with arms extended, a powder puff attached to her base. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1910. $500/700
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201. Rare Porcelain HalfDoll of Pierrette on Powder Box, Posed On Harlequin Shoulders 9” (23 cm.) Waist-up porcelain half-doll depicting Pierrette with clasped hands attached to a cardboard powder box, (the box appearing as her skirt), and her emerging legs resting on the shoulders of the porcelain harlequin which forms the base. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Creme Simon Paris (box). Comments: for the French market, circa 1910. Value Points: rare model with charming detail. $500/800
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202. Two German Porcelain Figurines of Nude Women with Extended Arms
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11” (28 cm.) -12”. Each is a one-piece porcelain figure posed on gold-painted orb which rests upon a flat porcelain plate; each depicting a nude woman in standing pose, her arms raised upward in grand gesture, each with sculpted brown hair and painted facial features. Each with original maker’s stamp on base. Excellent condition, the smaller has one tiny finger tip flake. Germany, circa 1930. $600/900 95
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203. Early French Mauve Silk Gown with Black Velvet Trim, with Jacket and Parasol To fit 16”-17” poupée. The mauve taffeta gown has bent velvet sash, and is trimmed with black velvet lappets on black velvet band, with black sash. Along with black taffeta jacket with curved coat sleeves trimmed with dainty black beads. And with bone-handled parasol with black silk cover and bone tips. Excellent condition. French, circa 1860, the couturier construction of the gown indicates the work of esteemed Parisian doll costumer, Louise Bereux. $700/1000
204. Collection, French Accessories for Poupée Including Rare “Gants” Box 3” (8 cm.) l. gants box. Including cardstock box with embossed gilt paper cover labeled “Gants De Paris” with pair of petite poupée kidskin gloves, another pair of green kidskin gloves with wrist buttons, leather-on-wood box with shaped lid containing small jewelry relics, bent-wire basket with colored engraving of woman on floor; green cardboard box with original label “L. Liebel Fils, Fourreur” containing a brown fur muff; and a pair of brown kidskin boots impressed J.J. Excellent condition. French, circa 1870. $600/900
205. All-Bisque Miniature Doll in Wonderful Original Uniform, for the French Market 5” (13 cm.) All-bisque doll, swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, blue glass inset eyes, painted features, closed mouth, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: for the French market, circa 1890. Value Points: pristine condition of the mignonette, wearing factory-original military costume in great detail including helmet. $700/900
206. French Bisque Poupée with Cobalt Blue Eyes and Original Boutique Label 17” (43 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead with very plump face, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, lightlyfeathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, unpierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, 205. 96
firmly-stuffed kid poupée body with gusset-jointing at hips and knees, bisque lower arms. Condition: generally excellent, body especially sturdy albeit arms are not original. Marks: A La Petite Amazone Maison Delcro Boul’des Italiens 5 Paris (original boutique label on front torso). Comments: French, circa 1865, the poupée was presented in the prestige Parisian doll shop of Clarisse Delcro.Value Points: gorgeous face with dramatic blue eyes, wearing fine early costume in the mode enfantine manner of bronze silk with green velvet banding edged by black lace, blouse, undergarments, leather boots signed C.C., gilt cross. $2200/2800
207. French Maplewood Cupboard with Softpaste Dishes 20” (51 cm.) The maplewood cupboard with rich birdseye graining of wood features a steeple-shaped crest with center finial above an upper section with two glass-window cabinets which center an open niche, and lower section with closed cupboard doors at the base with shelved interior. A softpaste chocolate pot with delicate designs is still tied to the center niche with lavender ribbon, and four cups and saucers, a cake dish, and some cutlery are also attached to various surfaces. Excellent condition, original presentation. French, circa 1890. $700/900
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208. Early French Accessories for Poupées 6” (15 cm.) l. fan. Including folding fan with hand-painted court scenes and feathered tips in original heavy stock box with embossed gilt cover hinging open to gilt interior, another box with handpainted scene of fashionable lady on the glass lid and embossed gilt side (glass on underside of box has hairline crack), tiny circular box with earrings; mother-of-pearl knife, and gilt floral bouquet holder with flowers. Excellent condition. French, mid-1800s. $600/900
209. Beautiful French Bisque Poupée with Dehors Articulation and Au Nain Bleu Boutique Label 18” (46 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, with extra articulation allowing the head to tilt side-to-side and forward as well as swivel, small blue glass spiral-threaded eyes with darker blue iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with pertlyshaped accented lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupée body with gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 4 (head and shoulders) 4 (inside wig) Au Nain Bleu Maison Chauviere Boul des Capucines Paris (paper label on torso). Comments: French, circa 1867. Value Points: especially beautiful face with distinctive expression, luxury Dehors neck articulation, original wig, very sturdy body with original label of the prestige Parisian doll shop Au Nain Bleu. $2800/3500
210. Five Leather-Bound Miniature French Children’s Books 4 ½” (11 cm.) x 3”. Each volume is leather-bound in pastel color with embossed gilt designs on the lid and name “Petite Histoires Vraies”, each with story for children (in French) with engravings. Published by A. 210.
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Marcilly, Paris, from the 1800s. $200/400
211. Continental Burled Walnut Chest of Drawers 11” (28 cm.) x 8” x 6”d. The wooden chest of drawers with bombeshaped sides has three dove-tailed drawers including narrow handkerchief drawers, and bronze trim at the front feet, brass knobs. Excellent condition. Continental, late 1800s. $300/500
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212. French Blown Glass Tray with Enameled Pitcher and Mugs 4 ½” (11 cm.) d. tray. 3 ½”h. pitcher. The circular round tray of fine crystal has beaded edging, and displays original foursided glass pitcher with cranberry glass handle and is decorated with blue and white floral design and beading, and with five matching handled mugs. Excellent condition. French, circa 1875. $400/500
213. French Bisque Poupée by Jumeau with Gorgeous Original Wig 15” (38 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes with rich spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted
lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupée body with shapely torso and legs, curved arms, stitched and separated fingers, antique day dress. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 5 (and artist checkmarks on head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1880, the wide-eyed poupée also served as the first face and eyes for the first period bébé of this era. Value Points: all-original poupée with dramatic large eyes, beautiful painting of features, very sturdy body, and superb waistlength soft mohair original wig in “flottante” style with blue hair bow. Also included is original (frail) folklore costume including rare “Au Deux Bonjours” bonnet. $2200/2800 99
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214. All-Original French Miniature Toy Grocery Store “Fruits et Primeurs” 18” (46 cm.) x 14”. The wooden-framed store front with arched crest is decorated with pressed paper border, metal grill edging, paper label “Epicerie” and various signs. The shelves are laden with wrapped packages of food, and is fronted by a wooden counter with scale, paper vegetables and such. Excellent condition. French, circa 1900. A delightful miniature store with wonderful decorations and foods, in unplayed with condition. $1200/1500
215. German All-Bisque Miniature “Black-Stocking” Doll 6” (15 cm.) All-bisque with swivel head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted ribbed black stockings to above 100
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216. German Bisque Miniature Doll in Uniform by Gebruder Kuhnlenz 6 ½” (17 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes, open mouth, four tiny teeth, blonde mohair wig, paper mache body with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 44-15. Comments: Gebruder Kuhnlenz, circa 1890. Value Points: the young lad is wearing factory original uniform with matching cap. $300/400
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10” (25 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, open mouth, four teeth, original blonde mohair wig, five piece paper mache body, painted black stockings and two strap shoes, wearing original mohair knit dress and hair bows, muslin undergarments. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: dep. Comments: Simon and Halbig for the French market, circa 1900, included with the doll is a small mohair monkey, probably Schuco. Value Points: charming petite bébé with beautiful original wig and lashes. Ex-collection Legoland Museum. $500/700
218. Four Small French Valises for Poupées 5” (13 cm.) l. largest. Including heavy board trunk with faux-snake skin cover, edged with wooden slats with brass studs, and fitted with various travel stickers such as “Paris-Louvre” and Hotel du Louvre; small cardboard trunk with travel sticks; cardboard valise with leatherette trim and bail handles, and woven double-sided market basket. Excellent condition. French, circa 1880. $300/500
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the knees, brown one-strap shoes, antique knit costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1900. Value Points: especially pretty all-bisque doll with finest bisque and painting, rare black stockings. $500/700
10” (25 cm.) doll. 15” x 10” box. A wooden box with decorative paper cover is labeled “Modes Parisienne” and hinges open to an elaborately-fitted interior centered by a bisque head doll with blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, brunette human hair, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, marked Dep. The doll is surrounded by eight miniature bonnets as well as a number of decorative supplies such as silk flowers and tulle. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1900, from such arrangements offered in Parisian Etrennes catalogs of that era. Value Points: wonderfully-preserved presentation is rarely found. $900/1300 101
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excellent. Marks: 938 #7. Comments: Alt, Beck and Gottschalk, circa 1880. Value Points: rare model with most endearing expression, finest bisque and painting, beautiful eyes, original body and body finish, antique dress and bonnet. $1100/1400
221. Petite German Brown-Complexioned Bisque Character, 260, by Kestner 7” (19 cm.) Bisque socket head with rich brown complexion, brown glass sleep eyes, black brushstroked brows, painted black lashes, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, black curly fleeced wig, brown composition toddler body jointed at shoulders and hips, antique dress. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: JDK 260 made in Germany 19. Comments: Kestner, circa 1915. Value Points: Germany, circa 1915. Value Points: flawless complexion on the rarely-found little toddler, original body and body finish, original wig. $500/700
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222. French All-Bisque Brown-Eyed Mignonette with Pert Expression 5 ½” (14 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kidedged bisque torso, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth with unusual full lips, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white socks with black ankle boots, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1880. Value Points: especially beautiful face with rarer brown eyes and black ankle boots. $700/900
223. German All-Bisque Miniature Doll with Cobalt Blue Eyes for the French Market
220. Rare German Bisque Closed Mouth Child, 938, by Alt, Beck and Gottschalk 14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head with plump cheeks and throat, blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, dark eyeshadow, lightlyfeathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with pertly-shaped lips, unpierced ears, white lambswool wig, composition eight-loose-balljointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally
4” (10 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid222, 223. edged bisque torso, cobalt blue glass eyes, painted brows and upper eyeliner, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white stockings and blue two-strap shoes, brown velvet two piece costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1890, for the French market. Value Points: charming little fellow with brilliant eyes. $400/500
224. German All-Bisque Doll in Original Costume with Rose Silk Embroidered Wrap 5 ½” (14 cm.) Bisque swivel head on bisque torso, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, slightly-parted lips, teeth, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted shoes and socks. Condition: generally excellent, tiny chips at back of neck and top of each arm, left arm imperceptibly reglued at the elbow. Marks: 3. Comments: Germany, circa 1890. Value 102
Points: the little doll wears her factory-original fancy silk dress, undergarments, bonnet, and is preserved inside a luxury French silk padded wrap with quilted interior and embroidery on the exterior of a little girl holding her doll. $600/800
225. Large German AllBisque Miniature Doll, Model 150, by Kestner in Lace-Fitted Basket
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9” (23 cm.) Bisque head and torso, brown glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs, kneehigh ribbed painted pink stockings and black one-strap shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 150 2 ½ (head and arms). Comments: Kestner, circa 1900. Value Points: rare larger size of the pretty doll, original lashes and wig, antique lace dress and bonnet with undergarments, and laid in lace-fitted basket. $600/900
226. German Bisque “Gibson Girl”, Model 172, from Original Designs by Charles Dana Gibson by Kestner 20” (51 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead of adult lady with head tilted haughtily upward and with heavy eyelids to enhance impression of looking down at others, oval face, elongated throat, brown glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lower lashes, accented nostrils, closed mouth with prim expression, auburn mohair wig over plaster pate, original kid body with pin-jointing, bisque forearms, antique costume of Edwardian era. Condition: generally excellent, tiniest flake on one finger. Marks: 172 7 (head) (Kestner crown and streamer label on front torso). Comments: Kestner, circa 1910, the doll was inspired by the Gibson Girl illustrations of Charles Dana Gibson, of which the doll is a very apt model.Value Points: lovely doll with near mint original body, fine antique costume. $1100/1500
229. German Character Child “Hampelchen”, 1950s era, by Kathe Kruse 13” (33 cm.) Sculpted head with painted complexion and facial features, blue eyes, closed pouty mouth, short blonde curly baby hair, all-cloth body with stitch-jointed arms, loosely dangling legs in the Hampelchen style. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Kathe Kruse Made in Germany (blue stamp on feet). Comments: Kathe Kruse,1950 era. Value Points: mint unplayed with condition, wearing original baby gown and undergarments, and preserved in original labeled box. $400/600
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227. German Cloth Character Hampelchen Doll by Kathe Kruse 13” (33 cm.) All-cloth doll with pressed and oil-painted face and features, brown downcast eyes, black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, closed mouth with downcast pouting expression, blonde human hair wig, all-cloth body with bellow jointing of legs, jointing at shoulders, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 3426 (left foot) (also remnants of original pink KK paper label). Comments: Kathe Kruse, circa 1930s. Value Points: fine original painting on the wistful-faced child. $800/1100
228. Early German Mohair Teddy in Especially Fine Condition by Steiff with Blank Button in Ear 16” (41 cm.) White mohair teddy with swivel head, stitched ears, pronounced snout nose with original brown embroidered nose tip and mouth, black shoe button eyes, pronounced hump, elongated jointed arms, side-hip jointed legs, felt paw pads. Near mint condition. Germany, Steiff, with original blank button in ear, circa 1915, in especially well preserved condition including original nose embroidery. $1200/1500 104
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230. German Mohair “Yes-No” “Tricky” Panda by Schuco 13” (33 cm.) Of black and white mohair, the panda teddy has swivel head, amber glass eyes with grey eyeshadow, black embroidered nose and mouth, jointed
arms and legs, free-standing; with internal mechanism which is activated by tail movement allowing the head to nod “Yes” or “No”. Excellent condition. Germany, Schuco, circa 1950. $300/500
231. German All-Bisque Boy with Cigarette by Gebruder Heubach 11” (28 cm.) Bisque figurine depicting young smart-alecky boy standing with head turned to the side, side-glancing painted eyes, sculpted short blonde hair under cap, green romper suit, posed with hands in pockets, and a cigarette in his mouth. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Germany (sunburst mark). Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912. Value Points: rare model in unusual colors, great expression. $300/500 231.
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232. German Mohair Teddy by Steiff with Original Button in Ear 14” (36 cm.) Light brown mohair teddy with swivel head, black shoe-button eyes, brown embroidered nose and mouth, elongated jointed arms, hip-jointed legs, felt paw pads. Excellent condition, very plush silky mohair is well-preserved. Germany, Steiff, with original button-in-ear with underscored F, circa 1925. $700/1200 232. Profile 105
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233. Pair, Felt Cloth Dolls in Wonderful Original Embroidered Costumes 15” (38 cm.) Each has pressed felt swivel head with painted facial features, blue eyes, dark upper eyeliner, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, muslin body with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Circa 1920s. Value Points: the little boy and girl are wearing matching original costumes with wonderfully embroidered details, matching caps, red woolen stockings, black felt shoes, the girl with original blue ribbon award. $700/900
234. Rare French Paper Mache Nodder with Original Paper Label 8” (20 cm.) Standing upon a wooden platform is a paper mache peddler, with “nodding” head, sculpted and painted long beard and cap, painted costume in vivid designs and colors, holding a chicken in his outstretched hand which he appears to be offering to a nearby shopper. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (original paper label on underside). Comments: French, circa 1850. Value Points: rare early paper mache novelty with beautifully retained original painted costume, amusing action. $700/900
235. German Bisque Character, 117n, by Kammer and Reinhardt 13” (34 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, dark eyeliner, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, four porcelain upper teeth, brunette mohair wig with side-coiled braids, composition and 236. 106
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wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, body repainted. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 117n 34. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912. Value Points: very fine gleaming patina of complexion enhances the expression, original wig, wearing antique embroidered dress, undergarments, socks, shoes. $700/900
236. German Bisque Painted Eye Pouty by Marseille 11� (28 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head with painted boyish hair and painted facial features, pouty expression, five piece paper mache body, wearing antique cotton play dress with matching pinafore, stockings, leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Made in Germany A M 2/0 DRGM. Comments: Marseille, circa 1910 from
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their rare painted eye character series. Value Points: charming tyke with original antique costume. Ex-collection Legoland Museum. $300/500
237. Rare and Wonderfully-Preserved Early Mystery Bear in Rich Brown Mohair 32� (81 cm.) Firmly-stuffed teddy with dark brown lush mohair fur, swivel head, glass eyes with red painted underbase, original nose stitching, very pronounced hump. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: mystery bear, circa 1910. Value Points: the rarity of the mystery bear is rivaled only by its wonderfully-preserved condition. $2200/2700 107
238. American Wooden Character Girl by Schoenhut with Intaglio Brown Eyes 19” (48 cm.) All-wooden doll with socket head, carved facial features, brown intaglio eyes with white eyedots, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full lips, brunette mohair tackedon wig, wooden spring-jointed body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Schoenhut Doll Pat. Jan.’17 11 USA & Foreign Countries. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1912. Value Points: especially fine detail of deeplysculpted features, original finish and painting of features is well-preserved. $700/900
239. Seven Miniature Carved Wooden Animals in the Schoenhut Genre 4” (10 cm.) h. ostrich. Each is of carved wood with hand-painted details in exactly replication of the original 8” models, including elephant, donkey, alligator, ostrich, lion, pig, lady acrobat, with two accessories. Near mint condition. Attributed to American artist and Schoenhut researcher, Fredrick Keller, 1970s. $300/500
240. Fabulous American Wooden Humpty Dumpty Circus with Very Rare Tightrope Tent by Schoenhut
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35” (89 cm.) x 24” platform. The woodenframed platform supports original tent with back center curtains, decorated with 21 original flags, and features an integrally-attached metal acrobatic tightrope. Performing in the circus are seven people, each with two-part head, including two clowns, acrobat, Chinaman acrobat, two black Dudes, and hobo, each in original costumes. Animals include the following glasseyed animals: polar bear, elephant with original blanket, white performing horse, leopard with ball neck, and poodle with cloth mane; and painted eye animals include giraffe, tiger, and brown bear. Also included is a rare teeter-totter, balancing stand, and 12 other various accessories. Condition: very good overall. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1910. Value Points: a wonderful Humpty Dumpty Circus with very rare tent, and wonderful selection of performers and animals. $5000/7000 239. 108
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241. American Wooden Glass-Eyed Zebra by Schoenhut, Style II
243. American Wooden Arabian Camel with Glass Eyes by Schoenhut
8” (20 cm.) All-carved wood zebra with jointed neck, glass inset eyes, closed mouth, leather ears, painted cloth mane, jointed legs, cord tail. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1910. Value Points: fine original painting is well preserved on the glass-eyed early version of the rare zebra. $800/1000
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9” (23 cm.) All-wooden Arabian camel with one hump, glass inset eyes, open mouth with painted teeth, leather arms, jointed neck and legs, rope tail. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1910. Value Points: fine original painted finish is well-preserved, has original glass eyes and artistically-painted mouth and teeth. $500/700
242. American Wooden Ostrich, Rare Style I, by Schoenhut
244. American Wooden Hyena with Glass Eyes by Schoenhut
8” (20 cm.) l. Allwooden carved ostrich with double-jointed neck, jointed legs, glass inset eyes and carved open mouth. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1910. Value Points: wellpreserved original finish with detailed feathering, rarer glass eyes and carved open mouth. $600/800
6 ½” (17 cm.) Allwooden hyena with glass eyes, carved open mouth with painted teeth, leather ears, jointed legs, rope tail. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Schoenhut, from their Humpty Dumpty Circus, circa 1910.Value Points: excellent original finish, fine artistic painting, glass eyes, leather ears. $600/900 110
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245. American Wooden Glass-Eyed Rhinoceros by Schoenhut
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9” (23 cm.) All-wooden carved rhinoceros with jointed neck, glass inset eyes, open mouth, painted teeth, carved horn, leather ears, painted spots, rope tail, jointed legs. Condition: generally excellent.
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Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1910. Value Points: especially fine carving of body details and facial lines, glass eyes, fine original painted finish. $600/800
246. American Wooden Giraffe with Glass Eyes, Style I, by Schoenhut 10” (25 cm.) All-wooden carved giraffe with double-jointing of neck, glass inset eyes, open mouth, painted teeth, leather ears, jointing of legs, rope tail. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Schoenhut, Style I of the giraffe, circa 1905. Value Points: fine original finish is well-preserved, glass eyes, open mouth. $600/800
247. American Wooden Gorilla, Style I, from Humpty Dumpty Circus by Schoenhut 8” (20 cm.) Carved wooden gorilla, two-part head, painted eyes, leather ears, mouth carved open in roaring expression, two rows of teeth, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1908, Style I. Value Points: very fine original finish of the rare animal, with two-part head and leather ears. $2000/2500
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248. German Cloth Character by Kathe Kruse with Costumes, Little Moravian Doll and Photograph of Original Owner 16� (41 cm.) All-cloth doll with pressed and oil-painted head, brown hair with defined curls around the forehead, small painted eyes, black upper eyeliner, closed mouth, blushed ears, stitch-jointed arms, discjointed legs, antique knit dress. Condition: good, original finish albeit very scuffed and age darkened. Marks: D 374 (foot). Comments: Kathe Kruse, series I, circa 1915. Value Points: included with the wellloved doll is a framed photograph of the original owner holding the doll, along with various played-with costumes, some handmade, for the doll, Sunbonnet quilt, and a (curiously, near mint) Moravian cloth stump doll with original costume with even tinier doll. $1200/1600
249. German Golden Mohair Yes-No Teddy Attributed to Bing 20� (51 cm.) Of curly golden very lush mohair, swivel head, amber glass eyes, black embroidered nose and mouth, jointed arms and short legs, felt paw pads. With internal mechanism which causes the bear to nod yes or no when tail is moved up or down. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, attributed to Bing, circa 1940. Value Points: very lush mohair and well-functioning yes-no mechanism. $900/1300 248. Photo
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250. Swiss Carved Wooden Doll by Huggler in Original Costume
251. Eleven Early Carved Wooden Characters from Punch and Judy Puppet Theatre
18” (46 cm.) Carved wooden socket head, carved hair in centerpart with defined coiled braids at side of head, painted brown eyes, black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, closed mouth, pert chin, all-wooden body with doweljointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, painted red stockings and black one-strap shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Huggler of Switzerland, circa 1920. Value Points: wonderful detail of carving, wearing factory-original Swiss folklore costume. $500/800
4” (10 cm.) heads. 16” overall. The complete set of hand-carved wooden puppets include characters from the classic favorite theatre group, each with individually-defined features and accessories, and with hand-painted details, each attached to original cloth costume with attached wooden hands and lower legs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: late 1800s. Value Points: rare to find complete set with wonderfully-preserved original finish, unique characterization, and even original costumes. $700/1100
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252. American Oil-Painted Brown-Eyed Columbian Doll by Emma Adams 19” (48 cm.) All-cloth doll with egg-shaped head, flat-dimensional facial features, oil-painted facial features and hair, painted brown eyes with painted all-around eyeliner, single-stroke brows, outlined nose, closed mouth, brown painted curls, stitch-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, oil-painted lower arms and legs, bare feet. Condition: generally excellent, typical paint rubs. Comments: Columbian Doll presented by Emma Adams at the Columbian Exposition of 1892 and became the first American doll to win the Gold Medal. Value Points: very artistic painting especially around the eyes, with original costume. $1400/1800
253. American Oil-Painted Blue-Eyed Columbian Doll by Emma Adams in Petite Size 14 ½” (37 cm.) All-cloth doll with egg-shaped head, flat-dimensional facial features, oil-painted facial features and hair, painted blue eyes, single-stroke brows, rounded outlined nose, closed mouth with well-shaped lips, brown swirling painted curls, stitch-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, oil-painted lower arms and legs, bare feet. Condition: generally excellent, few very minor paint rubs. Marks: Columbian Doll Emma E. Adams Oswego Estates N.Y. (stamp on torso). Comments: the cottage industry dolls of Emma Adams were presented at the Chicago International Exposition (“Columbian Exposition”) of 1892 wherein it was awarded the Gold Medal, the first American doll to win this international award. Value Points: rarer petite size of the pivotal American doll, with original finish, antique costume. $1100/1400 114
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254. American Lithographed Cloth Doll “Little Jack Horner” from Babyland Rag Series 15” (38 cm.) Print-lithographed fabric face which is stitch-attached to firmly-stuffed muslin head form, well-defined facial features and hair, muslin body with stitch jointing at shoulders and hips, mitten hands with defined thumbs. Condition: generally excellent, slightly age-darkened. Comments: Babyland Rag from Horsman, circa 1912, Little Jack Horner as shown in an early catalog of the firm. Value Points: well-preserved doll wearing original crisply-preserved costume and kidskin shoes. $200/400
255. Pair, American Cloth Dolls, Jan and Greta, from Babyland Rag Doll Series 15” (38 cm.) Each has lithographed printed face and hair which is stitch-attached to muslin head form, muslin body with stitch jointing at shoulders and hips, mitten hands with defined thumbs. Condition:
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generally excellent. Comments: from the Babyland Rag Series of Horsman, the dolls, advertised as having “life-like” faces, are Dutch boy and girl, named Jan and Greta, and were offered as a premium for selling subscriptions to Children’s magazine in 1908. Value Points: beautifully-preserved dolls wearing their factory original costumes, with fine detail of facial design. $400/500
256. American Brown-Complexioned Stockinette Doll Known as Beecher-type 21” (53 cm.) Firmly stuffed dark-brown stockinette head with well defined stitch-shaped facial features, cut-out eye sockets with eye whites, black shoe button eyes, embroidered eyeliner and brows,well-shaped embroidered red lips, black yarn hair cap, original brown cotton sateen body with stitch jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, mitten hands, original costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: American, circa 1895, sometimes attributed to Julia Beecher, of Elmira, New York, whose stockinette dolls were made in the Congregational Church sewing circle of Elmira, New York, from 1893 to 1910, under the name Missionary Rag Babies. Value Points: rare-to-find doll in well-preserved original condition. $1100/1300 256. 115
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257. Early English Rag Doll of Hand-Woven Linen with Oil-Painted Face 26” (66 cm.) All-cloth doll of hand-woven linen with stitched-on flatdimensional face, oil-painted complexion, features and painted shaded brown hair, half-moon shaped blue eyes with white eyedots and brown upper shading, mouth painted as though open with two lower teeth and shaded lips, applied nose, softly-stuffed body, oil-painted hands with crudely-shaped fingers, stitched bonnet rim framing the face, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: an early attached paper label reads “Jane circa 1690-1700, English rag doll made of hand woven linen, hands and face oil painted, triangle nose”. Value Points: well-preserved and most appealing doll with interesting provenance note, unique construction. $2200/2800
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14” (36 cm.) Each has carved wooden head with deeply-defined hair and facial features, on all-wooden body with dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, sculpted fingers, chip-carved lower legs with painted
stockings and shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: the dolls were sculpted and costumed in the Harz Mountains of Northern Germany, circa 1880. Value Points: fine detail of carving includes handsome visage on gentleman, carved coiled braid on woman, both wearing their original wool folklore costumes. $600/900
259. American Wooden Farm Set by Schoenhut with Farmer, Wife and Four Animals 8� (20 cm.) Each allwooden, including Farmer and Wife, each with twopart head, painted hair and facial features (Farmer with goatee) and each wearing factory-original costume. With glass-eyed open-mouth goat with carved horns, leather ears, and leather beard and tail; and four painted eye animals including pig, goose, cow with cowbell and leather ears, and wolf with carved tail. Condition: overall very good, excellent finish on 259, 260. all animals except cow which is well-scuffed. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1910.Value Points: rare Style I Farmer and Wife with original finishes. $1200/1500
on original muslin cap, muslin stitch-jointed body with oil-painted lower arms and legs, bare feet, antique dress, pinafore, undergarments. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (Rollinson red stamp on back torso). Comments: Gertrude Rollinson, inventor and patent holder of the distinctive cloth doll, produced by the Utley company of Holyoke, Massachusetts, circa 1920.Value Points: very artistic painting of the rare doll, few examples exist and virtually none in this fine state of preservation; the wigged variation is especially rare. $1800/2500
260. American Cloth Doll by Gertrude Rollinson, Rare Wigged Variation 21� (53 cm.) All-cloth doll with pressed molded face, painted complexion and features, shaded blue eyes, thick dark upper eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, closed mouth with row of painted teeth, brunette human hair wig, stitched117
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261. Petite French Bisque Bébé by Gaultier with Early Block Letters 12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, arched brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, accented lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F. 5 G. Comments: Gaultier, circa 1880, early period bébé from the firm.Value Points: very dear petite bébé with beautiful spiral-threaded eyes, fine modeling of plump cheeks. $2800/3500
263. Pair, Very Rare French Carton Dolls with Original Costumes 12” (30 cm.) Each has carton-pressed head with sculpted grey hair, painted facial features depicting aged man and woman with incised age lines, paper-wrapped 118
armature torso and upper legs, paper mache hands and lower legs, each posed standing upon wooden base. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, mid-1800s, their armature bodies have 1854 dates on newspaper wrap. Value Points: each wearing original costume of French country people during post-Revolution days, the man with fine leather leggings, smock, bi-corn hat with emblem. The dolls are shown in The Encyclopedia of French Dolls by Theimer, page 223. $1100/1500
264. French Walnut Recamier with Original Tufted Burgundy Velvet Upholstery 25” (64 cm.) The walnut framed recamier has beautiful carving on the base and head rest, forming into a railing at the back with fancy spindles; and is upholstered with deeply tufted burgundy velvet and edged with gold cording. Excellent condition. French, circa 1880, a rare style with original upholstery. $800/1200
265. Beautiful French Bisque Brown-Eyed Bébé by Gaultier with Early Block Letter Markings 12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, rose blushed eyeshadow, brushstroked brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with heartshaped upper lip, plump cheeks and throat, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F. 1 G. (head) T.D. (body stamp). Comments: Gaultier, early block letter marking indicating earliest bébé production, circa 1878. Value Points: beautiful bébé with superb bisque, very fine body with original finish, lovely antique costume. $3200/4200
266. Beautiful French Bisque Poupée by Gaultier in Antique Burgundy Walking Suit 22” (56 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with rich spiral threading and darker blue iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eyeshadow, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, richly-accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid gusset-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 7. Comments: Gaultier, circa 1875. Value Points: fine lustrous patina of complexion, beautifully painted eye details, very sturdy body, antique burgundy woolen walking suit. $3500/4200
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and knees. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 4. Comments: French, circa 1870. Value Points: beautiful poupée whose rarity factors include Dehors neck articulation and wooden body is wearing lovely antique costume. $3500/4500
268. Early French Silk Costume in the Enfantine Mode For 16”-17” poupée of the Huret era. Of brown taffeta with interwoven black stripes, the box-pleated skirt is trimmed with blue ribbon overlaid with black fringe, with matching bodice straps. Excellent condition. French, in the manner of Huret although unsigned, circa 1860. $700/900
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267. Beautiful French Bisque Poupée with Dehors Articulation and All-Wooden Body 18” (46 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, Dehors neck articulation allowing the head to tilt forward and side-to-side as well as swivel, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, rose blushed eyeshadow, arched brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, ears pierced into head, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, all-wooden body with shapely torso, dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips
5” (13 cm.) All-bisque with swivel head, cobalt blue glass eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, single-stroke brows, closed mouth, brunette mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white stockings and blue rims, black twostrap heeled shoes, lace costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: for the French market, circa 1882. Value Points: very sweet face with solemn expression on the early mignonette. $500/700 269. 120
270. French Rosewood Psyche Mirror and Collection of Poupée Accessories 9” (23 cm.) h. mirror. The rosewood framed mirror with ebony edging is attached to hinged bracket legs and has silk backing. Along with Modes de Paris hat box with black bonnet; carved bone combs on original French card; set of turquoise and gold bead necklace and earrings in original glass front box; pair of leather ankle boots; pair of opera glasses with Stanhope image; and six various piece of jewelry. Excellent condition. French, circa 1870. $700/1000
271. French Miniature Porcelain Dinnerware in Original Presentation Box 10” (25 cm.) x 6”. Presented in a blue cardstock box with gilt decorations enclosing a colorful engraving “La Dinette”, the box lettered “Nonnettes de Dijon” is a tiny porcelain dinner service of stenciled blue designs on white. Excellent condition. French, circa 1875. $200/300
272. German Bisque “Rosa Bonheur” Doll with Sculpted Hair and Glass Eyes 15” (38 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead with sculpted short brown side-parted hair arranged with rolled curls, cobalt blue glass eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lower lashes, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, sculpted bodice with gilt-edged collar and flowing bow tie, muslin stitch-jointed body, bisque lower arms. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870, the doll is believed to be a portrait of the French 19th century painter, Rose Bonheur, which it remarkably resembles. Value Points: especially fine example of the model with wonderful detail of hair, glass eyes, antique gentleman’s clothes and accessories including gold-tipped walking stick. $1100/1500
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boots. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: MDT 54. Comments: fashionable gentleman of the 1840 era is depicted by the famed American artist, Martha Thompson. Value Points: rare model by the esteemed artist, wearing original foppish costume of his era created by Martha Yeske. The doll was acquired by its present owner nearly 60 years ago from Mrs. Yeske and has remained in her possession until now. $1100/1500
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273. American Porcelain Portrait of Dapper Gentleman with Top Hat by Martha Thompson 15� (38 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead of gentleman with sculpted black top hat perched atop brown hair with deeplydefined sideburns, painted brown eyes, black eyeliner, sculpted moustache, cloth body, porcelain lower limbs, black painted
14� (36 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead of slender-faced lady with elongated throat, blonde sculpted hair waved from face and forming into long finger curls at the back of head, sculpted gilt crown enhanced with faux-emeralds and rubies, pierced ears, painted blue downcast eyes, closed mouth, sculpted gilt necklace, cloth body, porcelain arms and legs, gold painted shoes, sculpted bracelets. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: MDT 54. Comments: Martha Thompson, 1954 from her portrait series of 19th century royalty; another example of the model was offered without the crown. Value Points: rare model with wonderful modeling of crown, necklace and bracelets, wearing original couturier gown by Martha Yeske
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who was a close fellow collector of Martha Thompson. The doll was acquired by its present owner nearly 60 years ago from Mrs. Yeske and has remained in her possession until now. $1100/1600
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14” (36 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead depicting young lady with brown sculpted hair drawn into a topknot and decorated with a garland of yellow flowers, painted brown eyes, closed mouth, demure expression, cloth body, porcelain lower limbs, painted black shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: MDT 54. Comments: Martha Thompson, circa 1954, from her series of 19th century historical fashion dolls. Value Points: rare model by the celebrated artist, wearing superb silk costume by Martha Yeske who worked in close collaboration with Thompson
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276. Pair, American Porcelain Portrait Dolls of George and Martha Washington 13” (33 cm.) Each has porcelain shoulderhead, he with grey sculpted hair drawn back into periwig tied with black bow, and she with grey hair captured under a Charlotte cap with intricate porcelain lace ruffle and pink bow, each with painted downcast eyes, artistically-detailed features, closed mouth, cloth body, porcelain lower limbs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: MDT ‘54. Comments: portrait dolls of George and Martha Washington by the charter NIADA member, Martha Thompson, 1954, original superb costumes of antique silk, velvet and lace by couturier Martha Yeske who was a close friend of Thompson. The doll was acquired by its present owner nearly 60 years ago from Mrs. Yeske and has remained in her possession until now. $1400/1800 275.
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277. American Porcelain Doll “Meg” by Martha Thompson 19” (48 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead with heart-shaped face, brown sculpted hair captured in a painted black snood with tassel edging, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, pierced ears, cloth body, porcelain lower arms and legs, painted white stockings with pink shoes, silk costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: ‘52 Meg MDT. Comments: Martha Thompson, from her series of Little Women dolls, 1952. Value Points: beautifully-sculpted hair and snood, glass eyes. The doll was acquired by its present owner nearly 60 years ago from Mrs. Yeske and has remained in her possession until now. $1100/1400
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278. American Porcelain Doll “Jo” by Martha Thompson 19” (48 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead with heart-shaped face, brown sculpted hair drawn from her face into a double-coiled braided chignon at the back of head, blue hair band at the crown, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, cloth body, porcelain lower limbs, painted white stockings with blue shoes, original costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 52 Jo MDT. Comments: Martha Thompson, 1952, from her series of Little Women dolls. Value Points: fine detail of sculpted coiffure. The doll was acquired by its present owner nearly 60 years ago from Mrs. Yeske and has remained in her possession until now. $1100/1400
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280. American Porcelain Doll “Amy” by Martha Thompson 19” (48 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead with very slender 280. Profile youthful face, blonde hair drawn from face into a cluster of ringlet curls at the back, with black hair band decorated with Dresden roses, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth, cloth body, porcelain lower arms and legs, painted white stockings and pink ankle boots with black spats. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 52 Amy MDT. Comments: Martha Thompson, 1952 from the series of 280. 125
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281. American Porcelain Portrait of Mamie Eisenhower by Martha Thompson 19” (48 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead of the former First Lady, sculpted short brown curly hair with her classic bangs, pierced ears, painted blue upper glancing eyes, fringed brows and lashes, closed mouth in wide smile, porcelain limbs, pink heeled shoes, sculpted elbow-length pink gloves. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Martha Thompson Mamie Eisenhower 1956. Comments: very realistic portrait with superb detail of sculpting, defined cheek and chin dimples, rare painted gloves, wearing rose satin gown with seed pearl ornamentation created by Martha Yeske. The doll was acquired by its present owner nearly 60 years ago from Mrs. Yeske and has remained in her possession until now. $800/1200
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Condition: generally excellent, original body with original finish albeit scuffed. Marks: K*R 114 20. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1910, the model “Gretchen” from the firm’s art character series. Value Points: very choice bisque enhances the deeply-modeled wistful character expression, original wig, antique costume. $1200/1500
283. German All-Bisque Black Stocking Girl by Simon and Halbig
282. German Bisque Character “Gretchen”, Model 114, by Kammer and Reinhardt 15” (39 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted blue eyes with heavy eyelids, black upper eyeliner, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full lips, brunette mohair wig in side-coiled braids, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. 126
6” (15 cm.) All-bisque doll with swivel head, bright blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, single stroke brows, open mouth, row of tiny teeth, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, black stockings to above the knees, brown one-strap shoes, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890.Value Points: beautiful eyes, rare painted black stockings on the fullyjointed girl. $400/600
284. German All-Bisque Black-Stocking Girl, Model 890, by Simon and Halbig 6” (15 cm.) All-bisque doll with swivel head, dark glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, single stroke brows, open mouth, row of tiny teeth, blonde mohair wig, pegjointed bisque arms and legs, black stockings to above the knees, brown one-strap shoes, lovely silk dress and bonnet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 890 2. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: rare painted black stockings on the fullyjointed girl. $500/800 287.
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5” (13 cm.) One piece bisque head and torso, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, single stroke brows, closed mouth, brunette human hair, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white stockings and yellow ankle boots with black tips, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 151. Comments: Kestner, circa 1910. Value Points: appealing large blue eyes lends character expression, rare yellow boots. $400/500
286. German All-Bisque Miniature Doll with Painted Grey Boots 5” (13 cm.) One-piece bisque head, torso sand legs, sculpted blonde curly hair, painted facial features, closed mouth, blue eyes, black upper eyeliner, painted brows, jointed bisque arms, painted white stockings with burgundy ties and black ankle boots with tassels. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1880. Value Points: precious facial expression, rare grey ankle boots. $300/500
287. German All-Bisque Doll, Model 219, by Bahr and Proschild 7” (18 cm.) All-bisque doll with swivel head, brown glass eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth, brunette mohair wig with side-coiled braids, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white stockings and black one-strap shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 219 10. Comments: Bahr and Proschild, circa 1890. Value Points: especially pretty little girl has original wig, original silk dress, undergarments, bonnet. $500/700
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288. French Maple Wood Salon Chair in Rare Petite Size 6” (15 cm.) The maple wood chair has fancily-carved spindles and is fitted with tufted blue silk seat with braided edge. Excellent condition, silk a bit frail. French, circa 1880, rare size perfect for mignonette display. $300/500
289. Beautiful German All-Bisque Doll Known as French Wrestler 9” (23 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso with muscular definition, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, rose blushed eye shadow and cheeks, accented nostrils and eye corners, slightly-parted lips, two square cut upper teeth and one lower, waist-length blonde mohair wig, loopjointed bisque arms and legs with modeled bent elbows, very shapely legs with tiny ankles, painted white stockings, black heeled ankle boots with six laces. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 12. Comments: Germany, circa 1880. Value Points: an especially beautiful example of the sought-after doll, with exquisite shading, well-modeled body, antique costume includes rare miniature bourrelet cap. $800/1300
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black upper eyeliner, one stroke brows, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, two fingers repaired. Marks: K*R 101 49. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1910, the model “Marie” from the firm’s art character series. Value Points: especially fine quality of bisque with pleasing pale complexion, original body. $1200/1700
20” (51 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep and “flirty” eyes, mohair lashes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, pierced nostrils, open mouth, two porcelain upper teeth, tongue, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1295 F.S. & C. Made in Germany 45. Comments: Franz Schmidt, circa 1915. Value Points: delightful impish character with original body, body finish, mohair bobbed wig, and wearing antique organdy dress with matching cap. $500/700
292. Rare Large German All-Bisque Miniature Doll, Model 150, by Kestner 9 ½” (24 cm.) One piece bisque head and torso, painted facial features, blue eyes, closed mouth with two beaded teeth, original brunette mohair wig, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white stockings and blue rimmed stockings, two strap brown shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 150 11.
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293. German Bisque Art Character “Marie”, Model 101, by Kammer and Reinhardt 18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted blue eyes with glazed highlights, thick black upper eyeliner, one-stroke tapered brows, closed mouth with very full shaded lips, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R 101 46. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1909, from their art character reform series, the model marketed as “Marie”. Value Points: especially fine detail of modeling with well-defined facial features, fine quality of bisque and painting original body and body finish, beautiful antique costume. $1400/1800
294. Large German Bisque Character Boy with Sculpted Hair, Model 2048, by Bruno Schmidt 28” (71 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, sculpted short boyish hair in side-parted fashion waved across his forehead, small blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, 294. open mouth, outlined lips, two porcelain upper teeth, tongue, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, nicely costumed in cream woolen boy’s suit with matching cap, undergarments, stockings, shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: BSW (in heart) 2048-6. Comments: Bruno Schmidt, circa 1912. Value Points: fine larger size of the distinctively-modeled boy doll with excellent detail of hair sculpting, original body and body finish. $800/1200
295. German Bisque Character, Model 121, by Kammer and Reinhardt 22” (56 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, shaded lips,
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296. American Carved Wooden Doll by Schoenhut, Model 105, with Carved Hair and Headband 16” (41 cm.) Carved wooden doll with socket head, carved bobbed hair with wide blue headband, intaglio brown painted eyes, white eyedots, black upper eyeliner, accented nostrils, closed mouth with solemn expression, wooden spring-jointed body with jointing at shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees and ankles, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Schoenhut Doll Pat. Jan, 17,’11 USA & Foreign Countries. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1916, model 105. Value Points: rare carved hair model with wonderfully-rendered expression, beautiful complexion. $600/900
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297. American Wooden Tight-Rope along with Two Bisque-Head Acrobats by Schoenhut
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tight-tope stretched across four gold wooden poles. Along with two bisque-head acrobats with wooden body, jointing at shoulders and hips, including brown-haired woman with topknot, and black-haired gent with sculpted moustache. Condition: generally excellent, woman has few rubs on hair. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1910, from their Humpty Dumpty Circus. Value Points: rare tight-rope accessory, the figures are wearing their original costumes. $700/900
298. American Wooden Smiling Character Girl by Schoenhut with Sculpted Hair 14” (36 cm.) All wooden doll with socket head, sculpted hair in short bobbed style, the hair waved back and held by a sculpted pink hair bow, blue painted eyes with black pupils and white eyedots, tinted brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth in smiling expression with row of beaded teeth, all-spring jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Schoenhut Doll Pat. Jan. 17th, 1911 USA. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1912, model 101. Value Points: rare model with wonderful smiling expression, painted teeth, and rare hair style with pink hair bow, original Schoenhut shoes. $600/900
298.1. Petite American Wooden Girl by Schoenhut 14” (36 cm.) All-wooden doll with socket head, carved facial features, painted blue eyes with pronounced black pupils, black
upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, very full lips, brunette mohair wig, wooden spring-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Schoenhut Doll Pat. Jan 17, 11 USA & Foreign Countries. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1912.Value Points: fine original finish is well-preserved. $500/700
299. American Wooden Clown and Brown Horse by Schoenhut 8” (20 cm.) All-wooden clown with painted white complexion and clown decorations, jointing at shoulders and hips, wearing original red dotted clown costume with matching cap. Along with brown wooden horse with painted eyes, carved mane, original leather saddle and tack, tail, jointed wooden legs. Condition: generally excellent, costume spotted. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1910. Value Points: original finish is well-preserved on the early circus pair. $400/500
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300. American Wooden Pouty Character Girl, Model 403, by Schoenhut 16” (41 cm.) All-wooden doll with carved socket head, intaglio blue eyes with large black pupils, white eyedots, black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, closed mouth with downcast lips, tacked-on brunette mohair bobbed wig in side part, wooden spring-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Schoenhut Doll Pat. Jan 17 1911 USA. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1912. Value Points: very fine original finish enhanced the very expressive features, original wig and original Schoenhut shoes. $600/900 298.1.
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301. Native American Doll with Turquoise Beaded Costume 11” (28 cm.) Muslin form with stitched-on kidskin face having beaded facial features and beaded headband over long human hair braids, muslin torso with sewn-on kidskin lower legs and feet, kidskin dress with elaborately-detailed bead work and fringing. Excellent condition. Native American, circa 1930s. $400/500
302. Native American Doll with Simplistic Expression 10” (25 cm.) Suede face sewn onto muslin form, crudely stitch-shaped nose, stitched eye pads with crystal pupils, embroidered brows, (sparse)
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stitched on hair, muslin form with leather fronts to the arms, simple flannel dress with bead trim, moccasins. Good condition. Native American, the simplistic detail of doll and costume suggests it was child made, late 1800s. $300/500
303. Native American Inuit Doll with Embroidered Face 14” (36 cm.) Suede face with black embroidered simple features, muslin body with sewn-on suede costume having fringed detail and beaded ornaments, wrapped leggings with elaborate detail of beaded motifs, moccasins, beaded gloves, and fur hood. Excellent condition. Eskimo Inuit, circa 1910. $200/300 132
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304. Native American Plains Doll with Unusually Detailed Beaded Costume 13” (33 cm.) Muslin form with sewn-on suede face having beaded features and blushed cheeks, black human hair braids, muslin body with suede lower arms, attached suede costume with fringed shoulders and an elaborately beaded bodice, leather belt with silver buttons, suede boots with matching green beading to bodice, carrying leather pouch. Very good condition. Native American, late 1800s. $400/600
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305. Two Native American Miniature Dolls with Beaded Costumes 5” (13 cm.) and 6”. Each has suede face sewn onto muslin form, the larger with painted facial features, black sewn-on wig, muslin body, wearing stitchedon suede costume with beaded floral designs; the smaller with beaded facial features, long human hair braids, and suede costume with beaded trim including feet. Excellent condition. Rare small size. Native American, late 1800s. $500/700
306. Native American Buckskin Doll with Beaded Costume
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11” (28 cm.) Of brushed suede or buckskin, stitchshaped nose, beaded eyes and mouth, black human hair, stitched-on beaded headband, muslin body with sewn-on kidskin fringed dress with beaded detail which extends all around the back, pants with beaded cuffs, and beaded moccasins. Excellent condition. Native American, circa 1930. $300/400
15” (38 cm.) cradleboard. Nestled in a woven carrier of split cedar and wild cherry roots is a buckskin doll with beaded eyes and mouth, fringed kidskin bows in hair, buckskin costume with beads and fringed detail. Included is an old paper tag from Hudson Bay Fur Co. of Seattle describing the doll and the basket.Very good condition. Late 1800s. $400/500 306. 133
308. Pair of Exhibition Size Native American Dolls “Skookums” by Mary McAboy 36” (91 cm.) Each has paper mache head with highly characterized features, sienna tinted complexion, painted side-glancing eyes, black painted brows, aquiline nose, closed mouth, black mohair wig, costume-wrapped strawfitted body with enclosed arms. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Skookums, the trade-named portrait dolls of Native American peoples, created and designed by Mary McAboy, circa 1925; the dolls were designed in various sizes and styles, representing various tribes. Value Points: very rare grand Exhibition-sized pair of man and woman along with little child, each with elaborate original costumes and accessories. $900/1300
309. American Wooden Glass-Eyed Buffalo by Schoenhut 8” (20 cm.) Carved wooden buffalo with glass eyes, leather horns, ball-socket neck, closed mouth, deeplydefined carving of mane, jointed legs, rope tail. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Schoenhut, from the Humpty Dumpty Circus, circa 1910. Value Points: wonderful original finish is superbly preserved on the rarely-found animal, glass eyes, deep carving. $500/700
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310. American Wooden GlassEyed Deer with Antlers by Schoenhut
312. American Wooden Glass-Eyed Poodle by Schoenhut 8” (20 cm.) All-wooden poodle with glass eyes, deeplydefined carving of ears and mane, jointed legs and neck. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Schoenhut, from their Humpty Dumpty Circus, circa 1910, Value Points: original finish, especially fine carving of face. $300/500
4 ¾” (12 cm.) Allwooden deer with glass eyes, carved closed mouth with painted teeth, leather ears, jointed legs, rope tail and leather antlers with painted veins. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Schoenhut, from their Humpty Dumpty Circus, circa 1910.Value Points: excellent original finish including speckled dots on body torso. $400/600
313. American Wooden Glass-Eyed Sea Lion by Schoenhut
311. American Wooden Deer with Antlers by Schoenhut
8” (20 cm.) All-wooden sea lion with glass eyes, drilled nostrils, carved open mouth with painted teeth, painted whiskers, jointed tail, leather front flippers. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Schoenhut, from their Humpty Dumpty Circus, circa 1910, the first series of the sea lion. Value Points: excellent original finish including speckled dots on body torso. $300/500
6 ½” (17 cm.) Allwooden deer with painted eyes, carved open mouth with painted teeth, leather ears, jointed legs, rope tail and leather antlers with painted veins. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Schoenhut, from their Humpty Dumpty Circus, circa 1910. Value Points: excellent original finish including speckled dots on body torso. $300/500 135
314. German Bisque “Living Eye” Googly, Model 248, with Modeled Cap by Herm Steiner 11” (28 cm.) Bisque head with flanged neck, sculpted blue stocking cap with tassel, over-sized ears, blue “living eyes”, closed mouth with painted teeth, muslin body with composition hands, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, some wear on composition hands. Marks: DRGM 954642 248. Comments: Herm Steiner, circa 1927. The exact doll is shown in the book The History and Art of Googlies, page 94. Value Points: rare model with great expression, painted unusual curved brows, painted clown decorations, impressed dimples at cheeks and lip corners, and rare style of googly eyes. $1200/1500
315. German Cloth Art Doll by Dora Petzold with Original Maker’s Stamp 314.
25” (64 cm.) Socket head with elongated facial modeling, painted complexion and facial features, shaded blue eyes, black eyeliner, grey shaded eyeshadow, feathered brows, closed mouth, blushed cheeks, auburn mohair wig in bobbed fashion, all-cloth body with stitch-jointed arms and legs, antique costume which may be original. Condition: very good, original finish is well preserved with few rubs. Marks: Dora Petzold Registered Trademark Doll Germany. Comments: Dora Petzold, the German artist who re-invigorated the art character movement in the 1930s. Value Points: rarely found studio doll with very expressive features, original painted finish. $1100/1500
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316. American Composition Celebrity Doll, Jackie Coogan, by Horsman 13” (33 cm.) Composition shoulder head with painted facial features, sideglancing brown eyes, curly upper lashes, single-stroke brows, closed mouth, short bobbed hair wig, muslin torso and discjointed legs, composition jointed arms. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: E.I.H. c. 1920 (doll) Jackie Coogan Kid Licensed by Jackie Coogan Patent Pending (costume). Comments: Horsman, 315.
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317. American Composition Doll “Uneeda Biscuit Boy” by Ideal 15” (38 cm.) Solid domed composition head with flanged neck, tinted brown sculpted boyish hair, painted facial features, blue eyes, solemn expression, muslin body with composition lower legs designed to appear as rain boots, and composition arms. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Ideal, circa 1914, the doll was issued as a promotion for the Uneeda Biscuit Company. Value Points: rare to find in this condition with original striped cotton romper under yellow cotton raincoat, matching hat, with original cloth label on his sleeve and later celluloid button depicting the symbolic figure. $400/500
318. American Composition “Charlie McCarthy” by Effanbee with Original Box 19” (48 cm.) Composition shoulder head of the popular culture puppet, with sculpted brown hair with sideburns, painted facial features, brown eyes with brown eyelashes, fringed brows, red eyeliner, rounded nose, hinged jaw which opens and closes from pull-string at the back of the head, painted lips and white teeth, cloth stitch-jointed body, composition hands with sculpted gloves, composition sculpted shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Effanbee, circa 1935, portrait of Charlie McCarthy, the celebrated puppet of Edgar Bergen. Value Points: flawless original condition of composition and painting, near-mint original tuxedo, shirt, vest, bow tie, top hat and monocle, and presented in original labeled box, with 1938 book “A Day with Charlie McCarthy”. $500/800
319. American Composition Celebrity Doll “Jackie Robinson” with Original Costume, Bat, and Label 13” (33 cm.) All-composition with socket head, painted brown complexion and painted black hair, painted black sideglancing eyes, closed mouth, five-piece brown composition body. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: portrait doll of Jackie Robinson, by Allied-Grand, 1950. Value Points: very rare doll wearing original Dodgers baseball uniform with white flannel shirt and pants, warm-up jacket, shoes, socks and cap, and with wooden baseball bat with Jackie Robinson printed autograph, and original paper label. $500/800
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portrait doll of the child celebrity film star known popularly as “The Kid”, based upon his appearance in the 1921 Charlie Chaplin film of that name. The head was modeled for this Horsman licensed doll by Helen Trowbridge. Value Points: fine condition with flawless complexion and hair, wearing original turtleneck sweater, striped pants, shoes, and plaid cap, and with button “Horsman’s Jackie Coogan Kid”. $400/600
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321. Petite German Blue-Eyed Bisque Character Girl with Fretful Expression, 184, by Kestner 11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted facial features, blue eyes, black upper eyeliner, accented nostrils, closed mouth with downcast lips in solemn expression, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, original muslin chemise dress, shoes and socks. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 184. Comments: Kestner, circa 1910. Value Points: very dear painted-eye child, lovely bisque and painting, original body and body finish. $1100/1500
322. German Bisque Pouty-Faced Boy, 7845, by Gebruder Heubach 8” (20 cm.) Solid domed bisque shoulderhead, sculpted short brown hair with forelock details, painted tiny blue eyes, single-stroke brows, closed mouth, firmly-stuffed muslin body with shoulder and hip jointing, bisque lower arms, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 0 Germany Heubach (square) 7845. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912. Value Points: well-modeled grimacing expression on the rarely-found little imp. $600/800
323. American Wooden Glass-Eyed Rabbit by Schoenhut 5” (13 cm.) All-wooden rabbit with glass eyes, rich indentation of facial lines, defined closed mouth, jointed legs and neck, leather ears. Condition: generally excellent, light scuffing. Comments: Schoenhut, from their Humpty Dumpty Circus, circa 1910, the first series of the rabbit. Value Points: original finish, especially fine carving of face. $400/500
320. Petite German Brown-Eyed Bisque Fretting Girl, 184, by Kestner
324. German Bisque Glass-Eyed Character, 189, by Kestner
12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted facial features, brown eyes, black upper eyeliner, accented nostrils, closed mouth with solemn expression, brunette mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden balljointed body, pretty antique dress, shoes and socks. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 184. Comments: Kestner, circa 1910. Value Points: very choice bisque with fine modeling for such a tiny doll, original wig, pate, body, body finish. $1100/1500
15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, small brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, incised eyeliner, short feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair
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their character-puppen series. Value Points: wonderful expression with impressed crinkles around the eyes, dimpled lip corners, original body and body finish. $1100/1500
325. American Wooden Glass-Eyed Tabby Cat, Style I, by Schoenhut 323.
wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 189 (head) Germany (body). Comments: Kestner, circa 1910, from
5� (13 cm.) excluding tail. Carved wooden cat with semi-hemispherical-ball socket head, glass inset eyes, carved wooden ears, jointed legs, rope tail with painted stripes, original finish with brown painted tabby stripes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1908. Value Points: rare early first period cat with glass eyes, carved ears and fine original painted finish. $500/700 139
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