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This book is based upon an antique doll collection auctioned by Theriault’s of Annapolis, Maryland. Special thank you to Michael Sheibley of Stanhope MicroWorks for his miniature photography assistance with the Rochard doll. Design: Travis Hammond Photography: Gerald Nelson Senior Conservator: Terry Lanford Conservators: Meredith Dupree, Hana Holbrook, Scott Netro $69 ISBN: 1-944881-05-4 Printed in Hong Kong
The inspiring Lady Rochard, adorned with 27 bijoux, is the inspiration for the theme of this catalog, serving as a timeless portrait of all things precious. Yet for the collector, every object of beauty or passion or intrigue is a bijoux, a jewel, a manner to light one’s life. How curious, how fitting then for lovers of dolls, that the origin of the word “jewel” is the French word “jeu” meaning play. Bask then in this glorious showcase of jewels, be playful, be delighted, adorn yourself.
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Important Kaonis Collection of Palmer Cox Brownies Every child - or grown-up collector of childhood objects - knows that play can offer a much-sought respite from everyday stress. Especially when that play features fanciful imaginative characters of good will, merriment, and companionship. There are storybook characters such as Max and Moritz, there are Kewpies, and there are comic strip characters. But, first of all, there were the Brownies. Designed by Palmer
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Cox, Canadian-born in 1840, and early-on an immigrant to America, the young man settled on a career of writing and illustrating books after a stint working on the railroad. By 1882, his work centered more precisely on illustrations for children’s fables, and that year his first stories of a merry band of elves, the Brownies, were published in the children’s magazine, St. Nicholas. Inspired by the Scottish folk tales that his mother had recited to him as a young child, Palmer Cox morphed the legend of the household-helpful elves into an adventurous and mischievous band of various nationalities and occupations. Their success was immediate and phenomenal, the stories continued, and in 1887 The Brownies, Their Book was published, the first of a series of books about the playful elves. Marketing courses in today’s universities would do well to study the licensing career of the Brownies. Maintaining control of the presentation of his little folk from their creation in 1882 until his death in 1924, Palmer Cox developed their appearance in a vast plethora of products, ranging from toys to books to dolls. Brownies appeared as “spokesmen”
to advertise products, in trade cards, publications, and other promotional pieces. There were candy containers, beer steins, porcelain dishes, majolica figurines, and amusing little bisque statues. Several decades ago, inveterate collectors, Keith and Donna Kaonis came across the world of Brownies. Donna notes, “It was at least thirty years ago when I noticed my first Brownie at an antique show. He was hard to miss at three feet tall with a wide grinning face and enormous eyes.” Finding him irresistible, she took him home and, so, the collection was begun, forming into a grand carefully chosen group of porcelain, majolica, paper mache and cloth examples. And the three foot fellow? After years of study and research to trace his origin, a serendipitous finding of a vintage photograph gave the answer. He was made by Schoenhut, and displayed at the 1899 National Export Exposition in Philadelphia. A rarity, indeed. x
Early Steiff Rarities The one-owner private German collection was meticulously collected over more than 3 decades, and represents an extraordinary array of the mohair and velvet animals created in the early 1900s by the celebrated Steiff firm known for their signature logo “Button in Ear�. The collection ranges from seldom found early teddy bears such as early Petsy and Teddy Clown in two sizes to the impossibly-rare complete set of animal Skittles first introduced by Steiff in 1892. Beloved family pets of dogs and cats are featured in abundance and in rare variations of color and size, as well as fantasy figures, farmyard animals, and animals and fantasy figures representing celebrity figures such as Mickey Mouse or historical events. x 5
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GOLD HORSES 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.
3. 17” German Bisque Character Doll, Model 2033, by Bruno Schmidt Known as “Wendy”
113. 26” Outstanding French Bisque Portrait Bébé E.J.A., by Emile Jumeau
7. 12” French Bisque Premiere Bébé by Emile Jumeau with Pristine Original Early Body
116. 11” French Bisque Bébé Series C, by Jules Steiner with Costumes
11. 14” Very Rare German Bisque Portrait Doll of Teddy Roosevelt with Original Costume
120. 23” Gorgeous French Bisque Bébé by Schmitt et Fils
13. 15” Very Beautiful German Bisque Child, Model 1448, by Simon & Halbig
124. 13” German Bisque Native American, Model 1303, by Simon and Halbig
14. 11” Beautiful German Bisque Child Doll Known as “A.T. Kestner”
141. 16” German Bisque Googly, Model 131, Kammer and Reinhardt
16. 12” German Brown-Complexioned Bisque Doll by Kestner Known as A.T. Kestner
145. 12” German “Jubilee Googly”, Model 163 by Hertel and Schwab
17. French Bisque Poupée by Antoine Edmond Rochard with Stanhope-Jeweled Necklace
158. 12” French Bisque Bébé by Leon Casimir Bru with Painted Teeth
23. 19” All-Original French Bisque Bébé by Emile Jumeau with Signed Shoes
161. 12” All-Original French Bisque Bébé by Rabery and Delphieu
24. 19” French Bisque Bébé by Emile Jumeau with Dramatic Eyes and Original Dress
167. 12” German Bisque Character, Model 1203, by Franz Schmidt
25. 23” French Bisque Automaton “Marquis Smoker” by Leopold Lambert
172. 14” German Bisque Older Child, Model 150, by Simon and Halbig
27. 30” Exceptional French Bisque Early Portrait Bébé in Grand Exhibition Size
194. 12” German Character, Model 107, by Kammer and Reinhardt
28. 16” Endearing German Bisque Character, Model 189, by Kestner
196. 19” 19” German Bisque Character, 2033, by Bruno Schmidt
29. 9” Most Expressive German Bisque Googly, Model 131, by Kammer and Reinhardt
197. 10 ½” German Bisque Character, 2033, by Bruno Schmidt
34. 12” German Bisque Art Character, Model 107, “Karl”, in Original Tyrolean Costume
200. 30” French Bisque Poupée with Wooden Body
37. 12” Outstanding German Bisque Character, 102, by Kammer and Reinhardt
206. 17” Gorgeous French Bisque Bébé with Portrait Face
38. 17” German Bisque Sculpted Hair Boy, Model 153, from Simon and Halbig Art Series
210. 14” French Bisque Premiere Bébé, Size 4, by Emile Jumeau
41. 20” Extremely Rare German Bisque Painted Eye Character, Model 208, by Kestner
211. 13” Beautiful French Bisque Bébé by Leon Casimir Bru
55. 18” Extremely Rare French Bisque Bébé by Huret with Original Body
212. 24” Grand French Bisque Bébé, Size 11, by Leon Casimir Bru with Signed Bru Shoes
69. 19” French Bisque Portrait Lady by Van Rozen with Original Lady Body
217. 23” Beautiful French Bisque Bébé E.J. in Original Golden Velvet Ensemble
71. 13” Early French Bisque Kid-Bodied Bébé by Gaultier with Splendid Eyes
277. 15” Very Rare German Bisque Art Character, 125, with Painted Eyes by Wizlizensus
72. 18” Gorgeous French Bisque Bébé by Schmitt et Fils with Splendid Eyes
280. 16” Rare German Bisque Art Character Lady, Model 616, by Fritz Bierschenk
74. 26” Gorgeous French Bisque Deposed Smiling Poupée, L Model, by Leon Casimir Bru
288. 13” Beautiful German Bisque Art Character, 134, by Hertel and Schwab
95. 15” German Bisque Flirty-Eyed “Mein Liebling”, Model 117n, by Kammer and Reinhardt 295. 26” French Bisque Lady Doll by Jumeau with Original Boutique Label
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107. 13” Delightful German Bisque Crying Child Character, Model 520, by Steinbacher
296. 15” French Bisque Poupée in Superb Original Condition with Au Nain Bleu Label
109. 28” French Musical Automaton “The Chinese Tea Drinker” by Vichy in Red Costume
321. 16” Rare German Bisque Art Character, Model 1303, Depicting Woman
370. 12” German Bisque Art Character “Elise”, Model 109, by Kammer and Reinhardt
387. 21” French Bisque “Paris Bébé” by Emile Jumeau with Outstanding Costume
376. 15” Beautiful French Bisque Brown-Eyed Bébé by Leon Casimir Bru
425. 17” German Bisque Glass-Eyed Character, 7407, by Gebruder Heubach
379. 17” French Bisque Bébé with Original Signed Body by Schmitt et Fils
458. 13” French Bisque Bébé by Gaultier with Early Kid Body and Bisque Hands
380. 18” Gorgeous French Bisque Brown-Eyed Portrait Bébé by Emile Jumeau
459. 12” Early French Bisque Block Letter Bébé by Gaultier with Composition Body
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1. German Bisque Flirty-Eyed Girl “Mein Liebling”, Rare Variation 117X, by Kammer and Reinhardt 14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep and flirty eyes, painted long curly lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four tiny porcelain teeth, brunette side-parted bobbed mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed flapper era body with elongated limbs, above the knee jointing, original rubber hands introduced by the firm. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 117x Germany 34. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1917, a rare variation of their beloved “Mein Liebling” (my darling) model that reflected the changing fashions of the times. Value Points: most endearing little child with well-functioning flirty eyes, fine matte bisque, original body, body finish, wig, and wearing wonderful antique costume and accessories. $1100/1600
2. German All-Bisque Miniature Doll, Model 111, by Kestner with Jointed Knees 9” (23 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, blue glass sleep eyes, delicately painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very pert expression, accented lips, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointing at shoulders and hips, attached ball-jointing at knees, plump limbs, painted white ribbed stockings with magenta rims, grey ankle boots with black heels and laces, cupped fingers, pretty antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 111. Comments: Kestner, circa 1880. Value Points: very rare jointed knees allowing the doll to 10
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assume many poses, wonderful face and fancifully painted boots. $1200/1700
3. Rare German Bisque Character Doll, Model 2033, by Bruno Schmidt Known as “Wendy” 17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, lightly-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, pretty antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, light retouch to body finish. Marks: 2033 BSW (in heart) 537 5. 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. The doll was acquired by Madame X of Texas from a Theriault auction of 1979 and bears a Gold Horse tag from that auction. Value Points: especially beautiful model with distinctive sculpting, especially of nose and mouth. $5500/7500
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4. Petite French Bisque Bébé, Series C, by Jules Steiner with Vintage Photograph of Original Owner and Doll
5. Austrian Miniature Enameled Piano and Chair
10” (25 cm.) Bisque socket head with plump face, dark blue sleep eyes which operate from wire lever at the back of the head, painted features, rose-blushed eye shadow, painted lashes with dot highlights, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate, Steiner composition fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sie C 3/0 Steiner J. Bourgoin (head) S. Steiner (eyes). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1884. Value Points: all original very dear bébé has original wig, eyes, body, body finish, muslin chemise, leather shoes signed C.C., socks, silk dress, and sepia photograph depicting the original owner of the doll, alongside this doll. $4500/6500
3 ½” (9 cm.) h. chair. Each of gilt metal and bronze, and with porcelain enameled scenes in the 18th century romantic genre, including piano with hinged lid for use as trinket box, and salon chair with unusual wreath-like edging on the seat. Excellent condition. Austria, circa 1890. $300/500
6. 19th Century Miniature Grandfather Clock with Cast Brass Frame 11” (28 cm.) The slender tall clock has an ornate cast brass frame
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with scrolled and acanthus styling, enclosing a wooden case and with beveled glass cover over porcelain clock face. The case is excellent, porcelain face has old hairline; clock works intact but needs adjustment. Late 1800s. $600/800
7. French Bisque Premiere Bébé by Emile Jumeau with Pristine Original Early Body 12” (30 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head, blue glass enamel inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with primly set lips having shaded and accented details, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent.
Marks: 4 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878, the early premiere bébé model with endearing shy expression. Value Points: rare early bébé, wearing original rose silk/ linen dress with black velvet trim and pearl buttons, undergarments, Jumeau earrings, black knit socks, and black leather shoes (one signed E.J.). $3800/5000
8. A Pair of French Miniature Cast Metal Salon Chairs with Silk Painted Seats 5” (13 cm.) The elegantly shaped salon chairs with acanthus and garland surround frames, and cabriole legs are original silk seats with hand-painted courtly scenes. The frames are excellent, the silk is frail and worn. French, circa 1885. $300/500 13
9. French Sevres Porcelain Jardiniere with Singing Bird and Butterfly by Bontems 19� (48 cm.) The gold and ebony-rimmed Sevres porcelain jardiniere, which is exquisitely hand-painted with a very colorful flowers and a multi-colored bird, has porcelain lion head grips and brass ring handles, is filled with a luxurious arrangement of colorful silk flowers, berries, and leaves. Perched atop the arrangement is a feathered blue bird, while a butterfly is hidden in the leaves. When 14
wound, the bird turns its head side to side, flits its tail feathers, and merrily chirps while opening and closing its mouth. Meanwhile a butterfly, hidden in the leaves, flutters back and forth. Condition: generally excellent, mechanism functions well. Comments: Bontems, Paris, 1880. Value Points: superb example of Bontems’ felicitous presentation of most realistic nature sounds and movements is enhanced by the fine luxurious French porcelain work of Sevres. $7500/9500
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10. Extremely Rare French Pistolet a Oiseau Chanteur by Bontems 9� (23 cm.) A very heavy cast brass and bronze pistol with fauxleather grip cover ornamented by elaborate cast brass floral and garland appliques disguises a very special secret. When wound, and trigger pulled, a beautiful feathered bird emerges. The original key is included as well as a brass perch upon which the pistol rests for
display. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Bontems, circa 1900, the imaginative and creative designs of Lucien Bontems are evident, not only in the more classic bird cages, but also in decorative works such as the jardiniere shown 10 detail in the previous page, and in this extraordinary statement work, the Pistolet a Oiseau Chanteur (the singing bird pistol). The 2001 book, Flights of Fancy, by Sharon and Christian Bailly, note that two examples were sold to the Geneva firms of Bremond and S. Troll in 1905; the Bremond pistolet a oiseau chanteur was a cost of 400 francs. Value Points: extraordinary state of preservation, the mechanism functioning well, and the casework superb; only two other examples of this extremely rare piece are known to exist, one in Siegfried (Wendel) Mechanisches Musikkabinett in Ruedesheim, Germany and the other in the Kyoto Arishiyama Orgel Museum in Kyoto, Japan. $27,000/38,000 15
11. Very Rare German Bisque Portrait of Teddy Roosevelt with Original Costume 14� (36 cm.) Bisque socket head with strongly-modeled features, firm chin, furrowed details at the forehead and nose bridge, small brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes, brown brushstroked brows, closed mouth, upper lip covered by very full sculpted brown moustache, sculpted and painted brown hair with original cut pate at crown designed for additional mohair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 24 R. Comments: Recknagel, circa 1910, the doll perfectly portrays the American hero and president, Teddy Roosevelt, wearing his legendary Rough Riders costume, including cap and spectacles. Value Points: very rare doll with realistically sculpted facial portrait features of Roosevelt, and with original costume. $1800/3200 16
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12. Early German Brown Teddy Bear by Steiff with Shoe Button Eyes and Kapok Fill 13� (33 cm.) Of velvety brown mohair fur, the teddy bear has distinctive pointed nose with dark brown embroidered muzzle and lips, black shoe button eyes, stitched ears, swivel head, back hump, disc-jointed arms and legs with large feet, felt paw pads, and has kapok stuffing. With original early Steiff button in ear. Excellent condition. Germany, Steiff, circa 1910. $1200/1600
13. Very Beautiful German Bisque Child, Model 1448, by Simon & Halbig 15� (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, small brown 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, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1448 Simon & Halbig S&H 6. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1912. Value Points: rare model depicting a very beautiful child whose compelling demure expression is enhanced by glowing patina, wearing wonderful antique folklore style costume. $8500/11500
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wonderful petite size of the sought after doll has flawless bisque with beautiful painting of features, original wig, body and body finish, and wearing lovely antique costume comprising rose silk dress with lace trim, ruffled edge lace bonnet, undergarments, leather shoes, socks. $2800/3800
14.1. Extremely Rare German AllBisque “Kewpie Hero” with Nurse 5 ¼” (13 cm.) One-piece all-bisque figure of Kewpie soldier standing alongside a Red Cross nurse, the two gazing tenderly at each other. Kewpie has side-glancing large eyes, blue wings and a sculpted helmet and uniform with brown belt and boots; he carries a cane in his right arm, and his left arm is wrapped in a sling. The nurse in white uniform with Red Cross logo, matching cap, and blue apron has her arm around his back in support. Condition: generally excellent, imperceptible reattachment of finial to helmet. Marks:
14. Beautiful German Bisque Child Doll Known as “A.T. Kestner” 11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, delicatelypainted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, elegantly shaped nose with accented nostrils, accented eye corners, closed mouth with shaded and accented lips, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden early body with straight wrists and plump modeling. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 5. Comments: Kestner, circa 1889, the model is known as the “A.T. Kestner” indicating its resemblance to the French bébé by Thuillier whose market the German firm attempted to capture. Value Points: 14 back
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Kewpie Hero (paper shield label on front torso) O’Neill (incised on feet) Rose O’Neill Copyright (paper label on back torso). Comments: Germany, circa 1915, designed by Rose O’Neill, from a series of “Kewpie Hero” figures; another example has been found with blue sailor cap and Kewpie Hero paper label. Value Points: extremely rare Kewpie with outstanding sculpting and design. $3000/4000
15. German BrownComplexioned AllBisque Doll wit Bare Feet by Kestner 8” (20 cm.) Bisque swivel head with rich brown complexion, brown glass inset eyes, black brushstroked brows, black painted lashes, little rounded nose, closed mouth with coral-shaded lips, black fleecy mohair wig, five-piece all-bisque body with brown complexion, peg-jointing at shoulders and hips, shapely legs with tiny ankles and feet. wearing lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Kestner, circa 1885. Value Points: rare model with very sweet expression, flawless luminous complexion, wonderful original body. $900/1400
16. Rare German Brown-Complexioned Bisque Doll by Kestner Known as A.T. Kestner
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12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head with light brown complexion, brown glass inset eyes, brushstroked feathered brows with feathered highlights, painted lashes, accented nostrils, closed mouth with coral shaded lips, black fleecy mohair wig, early brown-complexioned composition and wooden body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 7. Comments: Kestner, the model closely resembles the
French bébé marked A.T., and is known as the “A.T. Kestner”, circa 1885. Value Points: rare facial model by Kestner, especially with brown complexion which is flawlessly preserved, original wig, original body with superb original condition, and wearing antique muslin chemise dress, beaded cap, undergarments, red leather shoes and socks. $3500/4500 19
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17. Extremely Rare French Bisque Poupée by Antoine Edmond Rochard with Magnificent Stanhope-Jeweled Necklace 30” (76 cm.) Bisque swivel head with flat-cut neck on corresponding bisque shoulderplate, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, delicately-painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth excepting a very small opening between the outlined lips, pierced ears, early blonde human hair with interwoven braids and coronet, kid poupée body with gusset-jointing, stitched and separated fingers, lovely antique silk costume. The shoulderplate is decorated with a splendidly painted gold necklace that is comprised of an elaborate gold chain with interspersed gilt circles serving as frames for the glass domed Stanhope images within. The head is designed with a semi-circular cut-out at the back of the head, an oval cut-out at the back shoulderplate and the tiny mouth opening, all 17 back detail designed for illumination when viewing the Stanhope images. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Antoine Edmund Rochard, circa 1868. Value Points: this 17 maker’s mark on inside of head
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example, a grand 30”, is superbly preserved, retaining 24 of the original 28 micro-photographs including the Pavillon d’Orleans at Fontainbleau, Vue Generale de la Louvre, the Port of Havre, Ste Chapelle, Hotel de Ville of Paris, Etablissement Thermal, Bassin du Commerce Theatres, St. Jean Baptiste, and notably, an image titled Le Vengeur which may be a coded reference to a journal, Le Vengeur, which appeared in Paris 5 of the 24 original mini photographs during the 1870 uprising. As an historical dimensional document in doll, photography, and social history, the doll is immensely important. As a work of art, the doll is, in a word, splendid. $80,000/120,000 Historical Background: Rochard, born in 1836 in Paris, the godson of jewelry maker, Barthelemy Legentil with whom he likely apprenticed, was intrigued, not only by jewelry design, but also by micro-photography. In 1868 he deposed a design concerning a system for placing Stanhopes (microphotographs) in the breastplate and throat of a doll. His logic was simple: the tiny, tiny micro-photographs (about 1-1.4 mm) were to be incorporated with an optical viewing lens which magnified the image about 160 times, making them visible when held closely to the eye. The system was inventive Rochard 1868 patent drawings (possibly spurred by the creative fever that swept France during the 1867 International Exposition), but also very costly and time-laborious, and likely the victim of the 1870 Franco-Prussian war and ensuing revolution which devastated Paris. Whatever the reason, or just the simple fact that, once a doll was assembled with a body, light could not enter the shoulderplate and the views could not be seen, few examples of the doll were ever made, accounting for its extreme rarity.
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18. Outstanding French Bisque Lady Doll from the Luxury Poupées Dames Series of SFBJ 24” (61 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lower lashes, slightly-modeled brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig in original up-swept coiffure, French composition and wooden fully-jointed lady body with shapely bosom, waist, and derriere. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1159 Germany Simon & Halbig 10 (head). Comments: Simon and Halbig model which was commissioned by both Handwerck and SFBJ, for the presentation of a lady-bodied doll, circa 1912, this being from the SFBJ lady series which was presented in their 1912 catalog as “Poupées Dames”, described as wearing exclusive costumes inspired by the finest couturier shops on the Rue de la Paix of Paris, including that of Charles Worth. Value Points: in pristine condition including body and wig, the lady wears an exceptional original fashionable gown of lavender and ivory silk with applique flowers and bows, matching cap designed to fit to her chignon at the back of head, undergarments, shoes and socks. $2500/3500
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19. German Bisque Lady Doll with Splendid Bridal Costume by Simon and Halbig for Handwerck 24� (61 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lower lashes, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body with lady shaping, defined bosom, waist, and derriere. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1159 Germany Simon & Halbig S&H 10 (head) Heinrich Handwerck (body). Comments: Simon and Halbig model which was commissioned by both Handwerck and SFBJ, for the presentation of a lady-bodied doll, circa 1900. Value Points: very fine all original doll, with beautiful bisque, fine original body, and wearing superb original ivory satin wedding gown with flounced crepe de chine panel, ivory cording, fringed silk edging, demitrain, undergarments, veil with orange blossom coronet, stockings and shoes. $1800/2600
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20. Fine 18th Century English Crewel Needlework of Bird and Flowers at an Urn 35” (89 cm.) x 25”. The framed crewel needlework on beige silk background features a fruit filled urn being carefully viewed by a vividly feathered bird; the urn is surrounded by various flowers, and in the bottom right corner a little squirrel is nearly hidden by a large flower petal. Framed. Excellent condition. English, late 18th century. $700/900
21. Outstanding 18th Century English Wooden Doll with Original Costume and Accessories 24” (61 cm.) The wooden lady has one piece head and torso with pronounced definition of facial features, elongated throat, shapely bosom and waist, almond-shaped brown enamel inset eyes, delicate lashes and eyeliner, arched brows with feathered edging, shaped ears, accented nostrils of aquiline nose, closed mouth with primly set lips, defined chin, blushed cheeks, original tacked-on brunette human hair wig, cloth upper arms, wooden lower legs, separately carved fork-shaped fingers and thumb, wooden legs with dowel-jointing at hips and knees. Condition: generally excellent, fine original finish. Comments: English, 21 accessories
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mid 1700s, the grand size, quality of sculpting and painting, and luxury costume indicate its original creation for aristocratic family. Value Points: outstanding doll, her costume comprising a richly-woven silk twill gown with embroidered and applique details, thickly-quilted petticoat, woven bonnet with black velvet edging and applique fabric and fringed flowers, cobbled leather heeled shoes, firm-sided purse with embroidery, dainty reticule, and an extraordinary chatelaine whose accessories include a canvas panel embroidered 1735. $25,000/35,000
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23. All-Original French Bisque Bébé by Emile Jumeau with Signed Shoes
5 ½” (14 cm.) h. desk. Of gilded bronze with inset hand-painted porcelain courtly scenes in the Watteau manner, the furnishings include a desk with working drawer and three panel faux-cupboard top (signed Austria), an oval table with pedestal base, a trio of chairs including one arm chair, and a quartet of chairs of which two are arm chairs. Each of the chairs has a porcelain romantic portrait of a man or woman on the back, and corresponding man or woman on the seat. Also included are three German bisque dolls with sculpted hair and painted facial features, cloth body, and wearing original elegant court costume. Excellent condition. Late 1800s. $1500/3200
19” (48 cm.) Bisque socket head, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark lushly painted lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and multi-feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fullyjointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 8 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1888. Value Points: beautiful wide-eyed bébé wears her factory original Jumeau dress with undergarments, matching bonnet with ruffled brim, undergarments, Jumeau socks and signed Jumeau shoes. $3500/5500
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24. French Bisque Bébé by Emile Jumeau with Dramatic Eyes and Original Dress 19” (48 cm.) Bisque socket head, large very deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, lushly-painted lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with richly-shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 8 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1886. Value Points: the bébé has lovely gleaming complexion, original wig, body, body finish, and is wearing factory original dress, undergarments, muslin chemise, and silk bonnet. $3500/4800
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25. Rare French Bisque Automaton “Marquis Smoker� by Leopold Lambert with Unique Character Face 23� (58 cm.) Posed pridefully upon a velvet covered wooden platform is a bisque-headed man with highly characterized features, oval-shaped face with prominent chin and nose, brilliant blue paperweight eyes, nearly-closed mouth arranged in a haughty amused smile, fringed lashes, painted brows, original blonde mohair wig designed as 18th century periwig, cork pate, slender carton torso and legs, bisque forearms with curled fingers. Condition: generally excellent, mechanism and music function well except internal smoking tubes need restoration. Marks: N (script,head) LB (key) (original music tune label on base indicates two songs). Comments: Leopold Lambert, with commissioned bisque head likely by Jumeau, circa 1890; when wound, music plays and he alternately lifts his cigarette holder to his mouth, tilts his head backward as though exhaling, then lifts his laceedged handkerchief as he turns his head toward it. Value Points: charming lean-bodied gentleman, in original Marquis costume, is especially notable for his unique facial modeling which has not been found on any other automaton or doll. $9000/13,000
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26. Outstanding French Musical Automaton “Lady at the Toilette Table� by Vichy 24� (61 cm.) to top of mirror. Posed in front of her lavishly-fitted dressing table with ormolu-capped richly-draped lace curtains is a bisque-head lady with blue glass enamel eyes, delicately-painted lashes and brows, closed mouth with accent lines, pierced ears, elongated blonde mohair wig in original ringlet curls, bisque shoulderplate, carton torso and legs, wire upper arms, bisque forearms and wearing an original very luxurious silk gown with embroidered flowers, undergarments, and silk shoes. The dressing table is laden with various toiletries and accessories and she holds a powder puff in one hand and a mirror in the other. Condition: generally excellent, mechanism functions well. Marks: (original two-tune label under table). Comments: Vichy, circa 1865. When wound and lever released, the lady lifts her head, turning side to side as though admiring herself, alternately powdering her nose and gazing into the hand mirror, while leaning forward which consequently emphasizes the embroidered detail of her gown; all the while music plays. Value Points: the luxury origin of the very rare automaton is emphasized not only by the intricate and realistic movements and music, but also by the extraordinary details of her costume and coiffure. $12,000/17,000
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27. Exceptional French Bisque Early Portrait Bébé in Grand Exhibition Size 30” (76 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head with very plump cheeks and chin, very wide blue glass paperweight inset eyes with rich spiral threading, thick dark eyeliner, mauve-blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and multifeathered brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the delicately-shaded outlined lips, pierced ears, elongated blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden very plump fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1877, an early mystery portrait bébé, attributed to the premiere bébé creations of Emile Jumeau, and, based upon its size and quality, likely created for the 1878 Paris International Exhibition. Value Points: few portrait bébés of this grand size are known to exist, this example enhanced by superb quality of bisque with luminous complexion, splendid eyes, luxury mohair wig, and wearing very fine early burgundy velvet dress with Belgian lace trim, velvet bonnet, undergarments, stockings and shoes; an additional antique cotton dress, coat and bonnet is included. $20,000/30,000
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29. Most Expressive German Bisque Googly, Model 131, by Kammer and Reinhardt 9” (23 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep and side-glancing googly eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with dainty impish smile, impressed dimples at lip corners, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition toddler body with jointing at shoulders and hips, starfish-shaped hands. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig. Germany 131-23. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1915. Value Points: the dear character is a sublime blend of shyness and mischief, and has finest bisque, body, body finish, wig, and wonderful antique costume and shoes. $1100/1400
28. Endearing German Bisque Character, Model 189, by Kestner 16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, small brown glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, impressed cheek dimples, brunette mohair braided wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 189 (head) Excelsior Germany (body). Comments: Kestner, circa 1912. Value Points: especially fine modeling of impish facial expression 32
30. Pair, German Bisque Character dolls in Sunday Best Costumes, by Gebruder Heubach 16” (41 cm.) Each has pink-tinted bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, fringed brows, accented nostrils, and with brown mohair wig and composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 5636 6 Germany Heubach
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31. Rare German Bisque Character “Moritz” by Kammer and Reinhardt 16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head with sharply-defined facial features, upturned rounded nose, tiny blue glass flirty eyes, painted lashes, thick comma-shaped brows with sculpting details, closed mouth with deeply-upturned smiling lips that form double dimples at each cheek edge, impressed dimple at philtrum, reddish brown mohair wig with topknot and side curls, composition and wooden fully-jointed unique body with sculpted brown shoes and white socks, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, wig pulls at back of head, chip to left thumb. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1913, the uniquely modeled urchin, model 124, represents the popular mischievous character Moritz, originally created by the German author Wilhelm Busch in the mid-19th century, and later immortalized for the American market in the comic strip “The Katzenjammer Kids”. Value Points: rare model with compelling mischievous expression, well-functioning flirty eyes, original body made for this model only. $7500/9500
32. Early German Mohair Teddy by Steiff in Rare Cinnamon Color 16” (41 cm.) Of rich curly cinnamon-color mohair the teddy has black shoe button eyes, swivel head, brown/black embroidered muzzle and mouth, stitched ears, firmly-stuffed body
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33. Extremely Rare Complete Set of German Animal Skittles by Steiff 8� (20 cm.) and 10�. Standing upon wooden bases are nine performing animals, each posed with arms outstretched and with tail neatly curled around the edge of the base or pinned to its backside.
Each has tiny black shoe button eyes, and original silk neck ribbon or leatherette collar. Included are seven velvet animals, viz. white elephant with tusks, cream piglet with painted brown spots, two dogs with tan or brown spots; cream kitten with tabby markings, terrier dog with brown face mask and back torso, cream bunny with long ears; and a fleecy lamb; along with the kingpin white mohair bear with shoe button eyes and red felt robe and crown with gold and metallic trim. Generally excellent. Germany, Steiff, circa 1900, the velvet skittle animals were available from Steiff as early as 1892, the European complete set comprised these nine animals. Extremely rare to find a complete set especially so well preserved. $12,000/17,000 35
34. Handsome German Bisque Art Character, Model 107, “Karl”, in Original Tyrolean Costume 12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head with slender elongated facial shape, painted blue outlined eyes, black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils of aquiline nose, closed mouth with very full lips in downcast pensive expression, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, nice antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R 107 30. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1910, the model “Karl” from their art character series; the model was actually based on an original sculpture created in 1898 by the Berlin artist, Lewin-Funcke, which he offered to the Kammer and Reinhardt firm for use as a doll’s head. (The information was discovered by German researchers Marianne and Jurgen Cieslik and recounted in their book, German Doll Studies). The doll was made in two variations: this wigged example (model 107 “Karl”) and a sculpted hair example (model 102 “Walter”). Value Points: finest bisque and sculpting on most expressive-faced doll, original wig, body, body finish, and wearing well-detailed original Tyrolean costume. $8500/10,500
35. Early German Mohair Spitz Dog on Original Cushion by Steiff 7” (18 cm.) h. including pillow. Having stitch-shaped felt flannel face with black shoe button eyes, defined nose and mouth, stitched-on ears, felt flannel legs, and a lush creamy mohair body with long curled tail, the spitz dog is posed seated upon its original red velvet cushion. Excellent condition, slight dustiness of face, some fading of velvet. Germany, Steiff, from a very rare early series of miniature animals posed on cushions, circa 1915. $900/1200
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36. German Mohair “Molly” Dog by Steiff in Rare Small Size and Color 4” (10 cm.) Firmly-stuffed seated pup with cream mohair cover having green tinted accents, swivel head, stitched-down ears, large amber brown glass eyes, black embroidered nose tip and mouth, tail, with gilt bell, and having original paper label “Molly Steiff-Original”. In good condition, with some mohair thinning. “Molly”, the pup, was Steiff ’s second most long-lived success story, just next to the teddy bear. Introduced in 1926, it remained in their inventory until the 1950s offered in a myriad of colors and sizes. This example, in green color accents, is a very rare example. Germany, Steiff, circa 1930. $1200/1600
37. Outstanding German Bisque Character, 102, by Kammer and Reinhardt 12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head with solid dome, slender face with angular features, sculpted light brown hair with deeply comb-marked hair forming into bangs and brushed behind the sculpted ears, painted facial features, blue downcast eyes, black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full lips in downcast pouting expression, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R 102. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1910, the model “Walter” from their art character series; the model was actually based on an original sculpture created in 1898 by the Berlin artist, Lewin-Funcke, which he offered to the Kammer and Reinhardt firm for use as a doll’s head. (The information was discovered by German researchers Marianne and Jurgen Cieslik and recounted in their book, German Doll Studies). The doll was made in two variations: this sculpted hair example (model 102, “Walter”) and a wigged example (model 107 “Karl”). Value Points: among the rarest of the German art character models, this example is notable for superlative bisque, sculpting and painting, original body and body finish, antique costume is likely original. $9000/12,000 37
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39. Delightful Petite German Mohair “Teddy Clown” by Steiff 10” (25 cm.) Of lush curly creamy mohair the bear has swivel head, stitched black nose and mouth, amber glass eyes, stitched ears, torso with pronounced back hump, nonworking bellows growler, discjointed arms and legs, felt paw pads, and is wearing ruffled collar and matching felt clown hat with brown pom-poms. He has original Steiff underscore button in ear. Generally excellent. Germany, Steiff, circa 1930, the endearing costumed bear was designed for the American market where it was patented in 1929, this example with particularly beguiling expression and and well-preserved mohair. $4500/6500
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38. Rare German Bisque Sculpted Hair Boy, Model 153, from Simon and Halbig Art Series Known as “Little Duke” 17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head with solid dome and sculpted short brown curly hair, painted facial features, deeply-set eye sockets with painted grey downcast eyes, heavy eyelids with dark eyeliner, singlestroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full shaded lips, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 153 S&H 7. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1910, one of only four character models created by that firm for their 150 series. Value Points: very 38
18” (46 cm.) Of brown-tipped mohair with swivel head, long snout nose with brown embroidered nose tip, stitched ears, disc-jointing at shoulders and hips, felt paw pads, and having pleated neck ruffle and matching felt clown hat with pale purple pom-poms. With original Steiff underscore button in ear. Very good condition, mohair very worn on nose , one paw pad quite worn. Germany, Steiff, circa 1928, the bear was particularly designed to appeal to the
American market, and was patented in the US in 1928. A very rare and charming bear with entrancing gaze of large blue eyes. $5000/7500
41. Extremely Rare German Bisque Painted Eye Character, Model 208, by Kestner 20� (51 cm.) Bisque socket head with plump cheeks, painted brown eyes in defined eye sockets, black and incised upper eyeliner, lightly-feathered brows, accented nostrils of roundedtip nose, closed mouth with very full lips in pouty expression, impressed lip and cheek dimples, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, wearing fine antique blue wool mariner costume and leather cap. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K made in Germany 11 208. Comments: Kestner, circa 1910, the extremely rare art character model was offered with either glass or painted eyes; few models are known to exist. Value Points: among the rarest of the German art characters, its rarity is complemented by superb detail of sculpting and painting of features, original body and body finish, wonderful costume. $12,000/17,000
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44. German BrownEyed Munich Art Doll by Marian Kaulitz 13 ½” (34 cm.) Very firm composition socket head with textured painted complexion and facial features, brown eyes, upper eyeliner, lightly tinted brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with pouting expression, auburn mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body.
42. Wonderful German Mohair Blue-Eyed “Petsy” Bear by Steiff 18” (46 cm.) Of light brown curly mohair with excelsior filling, the distinctively-modeled bear was designed as a baby cub bear, having center seam with elongated nose, stitched light brown nose tip, grand-sized blue glass eyes, over-sized stitched ears, shortened torso, elongated arms with shoulder disc jointing, hip disc jointing felt paw pads, With original Steiff underscore button in ear. Fair/good condition, some thinning of mohair around muzzle and left arm, few old repairs to paw pads. Germany, Steiff, the baby bear marketed as Petsy and with unique facial modeling and grand eyes was introduced in 1928, and is very rare. $8000/11,000 42 detail
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45. A Companion German Brown-Eyed Munich Art Doll Lad by Marian Kaulitz 13 ½� (34 cm.) Very firm composition socket head with textured
finish, painted brown eyes in deeply-set eye sockets, painted upper eyeliner, tinted brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full lips, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: presented by Marian Kaulitz at a 1908 doll art exhibition in Munich, Germany, and thereafter known as Munich Art Doll; her dolls are considered the premiere creations of the German art character reform movement. Value Points: rare model in wonderful original condition, with very appealing wistful expression, original wig, body, and costume. $3000/4000 41
46. 18th Century Wooden Lady Doll with Superb Carving and Expression 18” (46 cm.) All one-piece carved wooden doll, the woman nodding forward with arms outstretched and left leg posed as though about to climb a step, having elaborately carved hair in shaded brown color waved loosely from her face and captured in a layered green silk snood, painted complexion, enamel eyes with heavy eyelids, painted lashes and brows, aquiline nose, accented nostrils, very slightly parted lips with defined tongue tip and teeth, expressively posed fingers, wearing antique country costume including leather slippers. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, late 18th century. Value Points: very beautiful doll with wonderfully preserved original finish, in dynamic pose to accentuate the facial expression. $1800/2400
47. Extremely Rare French Musical Automaton “Lady at the Spinning Wheel” by Gustav Vichy 27” (69 cm.) A lady with paper mache head, brown glass eyes, painted complexion and features, open mouth with row of teeth, brunette hair in up-swept coiffure, carton torso and legs in seated pose, detachable “flap” bosom, hinged right knee, painted shoes and socks, shaped fingers, silk costume in the romantic 18th century style is seated upon a wooden chair which rests upon a diamond-patterned parquet floor. The lady sits behind an elaborate wooden spinning wheel holding a distaff wrapped with flax and ribbon, her foot rests upon the wooden pedal, and a metal rod attaches the spinning wheel to her torso. When wound, music plays, she turns her head and nods, blinks her eyes, and her bosom heaves up and down as she pumps the pedal of the the spinning wheel, and the spinning wheel turns appearing to spin the flax. Condition: generally excellent, some retouch on face and hands, mechanism and music function well. Comments: Gustav Vichy, circa 1885, the automaton was featured in their catalog as “Fileuse” (Spinner), #457, noted as a deposed model G.V. and described as “paysanne Louis XVI” (peasant of the Louis XVI era). Value Points: rare deposed model, with six movements, two musical tunes, of which no other model is known to exist. $12,000/16,000 46.
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48. French Musical Automaton “Banjo Player Seated on Chair Back” by Gustav Vichy 22” (56 cm.) Seated on the top rung of a ladder-back chair is a black-complexioned paper mache boy with most handsome face and strong features, brown glass eyes with movable lids, hinged lower lip with row of teeth, black wiry hair, carton torso with one hinged hip, wire upper arms, paper mache hands, bare feet, wearing green silk satin jacket over gold shirt, silk striped short pants with peach silk sash and braided tie, straw hat with decorative cluster of berries, holding a wooden banjo in his arms. When wound, he turns his head in a nodding circular motion, opens and closes his mouth as though singing, blinks his eyes, strums the banjo and moves his right leg as though keeping time to the music. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Gustav Vichy, circa 1890, the model appeared in his original catalog as #599, indicated as deposed model. Value Points: rare automaton in perfectly-preserved condition 44
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49. Rare French Musical Automaton “Lady at the Race Course” by Phalibois 34” (86 cm.) Standing upon a gilded caneseat chair is a tall slender woman with paper mache head, blue glass eyes, leather eyelids, painted features, closed mouth with wide beaming smile and row of teeth, brunette mohair wig, carton torso with shapely lady styling, separate shoulderplate with “flap”, long 49 details slender legs with painted shoes, paper mache lower arms and hands. She is wearing a stylish cream dress, with separate wide collar, straw bonnet, and holds binoculars in her hands. When wound, music plays, and the lady lifts the binoculars to her eyes, pauses, then lowers the binoculars and her eyes blink excitedly while her bosom heaves, as though excited at the race track activity. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Henri Phalibois, circa 1900. Value Points: rare model of popular social scene of the upper classes, of which few other examples are known to exist, with well-functioning mechanism and music. $9000/13,000
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50. Very Beautiful French Bisque Poupée by Adelaide Huret with Extensive Trousseau 17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head with plump rounded face, well defined chin, deeply set eye sockets with painted down-glancing blue eyes and modeled eyelids with glazed black eyeliner, delicately painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, blushed cheeks, unpierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, wooden poupée body with swivel waist, dowel-articulation at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, original metal hands. Condition: generally excellent, body 50 details
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51. French Bisque Musical Automaton “Moorish Tea Server” by Leopold Lambert 24” (61 cm.) Standing upon a velvet-covered base is a tall slender-bodied man with sharply-featured bisque head, ebony black complexion, brown glass inset eyes, black painted brows, strong nose, slightly-parted full lips, black fleecy wig, carton torso and legs in posed stance, wire upper arms, black bisque lower arms. He is wearing silk costume comprising ruffled-edge pants, plaid jacket, red shoes with pom-poms and textured turban, and is holding a wooden teapot in one hand, and a tray with cups and saucers, sugar and creamer in his other hand. When wound, music plays and he nods and turns his head, then lifts the tray toward the teapot, then lifts the teapot as though to pour tea into one of the cups. Condition: generally excellent, mechanism and music function well. Marks: L.B. (key) No 11 (head). Comments: Leopold Lambert, circa 1885, a rare variation of the beloved “Russian Tea Server”, the bisque head a special commission from Jumeau. Value Points: uniquely sculpted facial model for this rare automaton, has flawless ebony complexion, and realistic movements. $6000/8500
52. Splendid French Musical Automaton “The Lady Marquise” by Gustave Vichy 26” (66 cm.) Standing upon a velvet covered flat base is a bisque-head lady with large brown glass paperweight eyes, dark lushly-painted lashes, brushstroked brows, mauve blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, 48
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53. An Outstanding Collection of 19th Century Miniature Furnishings 4� (10 cm.) h. of spinning wheel. Fourteen carved bone examples of highly-sculpted miniature furnishings, including spinning wheel (which actually turns), lady’s desk with drop front and fitted with wonderful little desk accessories, hall etagere with mirrored top and having two carved bone flower pots, etagere whose shelves are fitted with a myriad of tiny dishes and vases, child’s high chair with tray, potty chair with hidden chamber pot, bird cage with bird, corner chair, library table, tiny etagere with fitted shelves, tea tray fitted with tea set for two, cabinet with hinged door which opens to mirrored back and fitted shelves, sewing table with hinged lid and fitted interior with little sewing tools, and park bench. Excellent condition. French, mid-1800s, an outstanding collection of miniature furnishings with intricate detail of carving. $2500/3500
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54. Collection of German Ormolu Furnishings by Erhard and Sohne 4” (10 cm.) h. lamp. The petite furnishings, of richly gilded ormolu, include a pedestal lamp with three arms and milk glass shades, settee with brown leather seat and back, throne chair with green leather seat and back, library table with cabriole legs, set of three salon chairs with green leather seats, unusual Empire style arm chair, and a wall hanging medallion with hidden image. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Erhard and Sohne, circa 1890. Value Points: beautifully detailed embellishments on the diminutive furnishings. Included are two little all-bisque German twins with long baby gowns and bonnets. $800/1200
55. Extremely Rare French Bisque Bébé by Huret with Original Body and Early Costume 18” (46 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head with very plump cheeks and throat, small blue glass inset eyes with darker blue rims, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve-blushed eyeshadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig over cork pate, gutta percha body with dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, swivel wrists. Condition: generally excellent, bisque is flawless, body has some typical gutta percha restoration but is quite sturdy. Comments: Huret, late 1870s, this particular gutta-percha-bodied bébé presumes a very specific moment of history, positioned between the end of Huret’s gutta percha-bodied poupée (about 1875/1880) and the beginning of Huret’s wooden-bodied bébé (about 1880). It may rightly be considered the very first of the Huret bébés, and it is not likely to have been made for more than one or two years in extremely limited numbers; only one or two other examples are known to exist. Its specific size is notable: although the doll is the exact height (18”) of the earlier Huret poupée, its proportions are that of a child (9 ½” head circumference,10” waist, 12” hips, and with legs that are scaled to the size of the torso exactly like a child’s body would be). Value Points: extremely rare bébé, her rarity rivaled by beautifully modeled distinctive features, very fine quality of bisque and painting, original body, and wearing early costume which may be original. $22,000/28,000
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56. Extremely Rare French Musical Automaton “Marchande de Masques” by Gustave Vichy 36” (91 cm.) A slender-featured refined lady with paper mache head accentuated by well-defined high cheek bones and aquiline nose, has a rich oil-painted amber-tinted complexion and facial features, brown glass eyes with dreamy expression achieved by heavy articulated eyelids, open mouth with row of teeth, and original black human hair with defined widow’s peak. Over her carton torso she is wearing an original embroidered silk kimono costume with rich embroidery including a large and elegant crane, various under-layers, sash, and silk slippers, and she carries a very large wooden handled paper parasol, a paper mache mask in her hand, and a lacquered tray on which are displayed other paper mache masks that she presents for sale. The movements are 52
intricate: the lady pivots her head, raising and lowering her eyelids, while gracefully twirling the parasol between her fingers and occasionally lifting a mask as though to offer it to passers-by. There are two tunes that accompany the music. Condition: generally excellent, tray and masks are excellent albeit not original, music and motions function perfectly. Comments: Gustave Vichy, Paris, circa 1889, the model was presented in the Vichy catalog as model #448 named “Marchande de Masques” although commonly known as the Japanese Lady Mask Seller. The model was deposed by Vichy and bears the original Vichy trademark lever and key; a silver plaque on the original base indicates the automaton was originally presented by the prestige music box firm of George Baker. Value Points: remarkable state of preservation, with superb original costume, and compelling and intricate movements. $30,000/40,000
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57. Grand German Bisque Portrait of Chinese Baby, Model 243, by Kestner in Original Costume 18� (46 cm.) Bisque socket head with amber tinted complexion, brown glass sleep eyes in half-moon shape, delicately-painted upper lashes, black brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth with richly shaded lips, two porcelain upper 54
teeth, tongue, black mohair wig, amber tinted composition baby body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K made in Germany 14 243 JDK (head) Made in Germany (body). Comments: Kestner, circa 1914. Value Points: rare larger size of the delightfully-sculpted model has flawless bisque, original body and body finish, superb antique silk costume and headdress with embroidered details. $3500/4500
58. Fine French Paper Mache Automaton “Chinese Opium Smoker” by Gustav Vichy 30” (76 cm.) Amber tinted paper mache head depicting a Chinese man, with brown glass eyes, artistically-painted facial features, hinged mouth, double row of teeth, black human hair moustache, brows and long queue, paper mache body in posed stance on velvet covered flat base, expressively sculpted and poised fingers. He holds an opium pipe in his right hand, and a cane in his left. When wound, his head nods and turns left to right, while his right arm raises his pipe to his mouth, his mouth opens as though inhaling, and his eyes blink open and closed. Condition: generally excellent, professional retouch to face, mechanism functions well except left arm with cane does not move. Comments: Gustav Vichy, circa 1880. Value Points: artistically modeled strong facial features, original wig, brows and moustache, and wearing very fine antique silk costume with elaborate embroidery. $10,000/13,000
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59. Beautiful French Bisque Musical Automaton “The Waltzing Couple” by Vichy 13” (33 cm.) A bisque-headed couple are posed in each others arms, in formal dance position, each with blue glass eyes, 59 label
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60. Austrian Enameled and Bronze Royal Coach with Superb Scenes 12� (30 cm.) l. 9�h. Of bronze and gilded metal with panels of enameled porcelain, the royal coach has superb framing with detailed scrolling of wheels, elaborate accent trim including gargoyles and rampant horses, as well as torch holders, curved front, driver’s seat which also serves as a hinged box, and another hinged trunk box at the back for the footmen. The roof hinges up to reveal the fitted interior, also for use as a treasure box. There are 15 separate enameled panels with splendid scenes in the 18th century manner surrounded by decorative borders. Excellent condition. Austria, late 1800s, an outstanding example of the enameled porcelain works perfected in Vienna at that time. $3500/5500
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61. French All-Bisque Mignonette with Rare Jointed Elbows 6” (15 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, large blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, single stroke brows, closed mouth, peg-jointed bisque shoulders and hips, ball-jointing at elbows, bare feet, silk dress, long brunette mohair wig. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1882. Value Points: beautiful face with dramatic eyes and eyeliner, ball-jointed elbows, bare feet. $900/1300
62. Beautiful French Bisque Smiling Poupée by Leon Casimir Bru in Exquisite Costume 16” (41 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, pale blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, lightlyfeathered brows, accented nostrils of aquiline nose, closed mouth with upturned lip corners in an enigmatic smile, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig with original ringlet curls and braided detail, cork pate, kid poupée body with square cut collarette and gusset-jointing at hips and knees, wooden arms with dowel articulation at shoulders, elbows and wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: E. (head and shoulders). Comments; Leon Casimir Bru, his deposed model with smiling expression, circa 1872. Value Points: the beautiful lady has original wig, original body with wooden articulated arms, and is wearing exquisite ivory satin gown with pearl beaded trim, undergarments, leather boots. $3000/3800
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13” (33 cm.) Three-panel folding screen with very ornate bronze frame having gold leaf finish is set with three panels that are handpainted on enamel, each depicting a romantic scene in the 18th century manner of French painter Watteau. Excellent condition. French, circa 1875, rare size, the opulently-shaped frame perfectly accentuates the rich paintings. $1200/1700
11” (28 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, perfectly oval face with tiny pointed chin, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accent line between the heart-shaped lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupée body with gusset jointing, stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1867. Value Points: very delicate complexion is accentuated by brilliant cobalt blues eyes on the portrait model poupée, wearing beautiful antique mauve and aqua silk gown. $1600/2100
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65. A Trio of German Bisque Fashionable Ladies of the Edwardian Era 7” (18 cm.) Each has solid domed bisque shoulderhead depicting an elegant adult lady, painted facial features, blue eyes, closed mouth, elongated throat, muslin torso, peg-jointed bisque arms with curved elbows, bisque lower legs with painted stockings and shoes in various colors. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Germany. Comments: circa 1910. Value Points: each is dressed in factory-original stylish evening gown of the Edwardian era. $500/800
66. German AllBisque “Vivi” Designed by American Artist, Jeanne Orsini with Rare Stockings 5” (13 cm.) One-piece bisque head and torso, elongated throat, heartshaped face, blue glass eyes, painted lashes, single-stroke brows, closed mouth with wide beaming smile, impressed dimples, brunette mohair wig, loopjointed bisque arms and legs, sculpted pointing finger, painted above-the-knee blue stockings and brown one-strap shoes, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: JIO c. 1919 47 (torso, also 47 on arms and legs). Comments: Germany, circa 1920, designed by Jeanne Orsini. Value Points: wonderful detail of sculpting on the smiling face, very rare color of stockings. $500/750 60
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67. German Bisque Lady with Modeled Bosom by Gebruder Heubach 14” (36 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead with slender oval face and elongated throat, the head turned slightly to the left, blue glass inset eyes, painted curly lashes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, very slightly-parted lips, tiny teeth, brunette mohair wig, modeled bosom, original muslin body with bisque arms to above the elbows, bisque lower legs, painted ankle boots, antique lingerie. Marks: 23 5 (over oval). Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, their 7926 model, circa 1912. Value Points: rare model with wonderful definition of facial shape, throat hollow, bosom, original wig and body. $800/1300
68. German Bisque Lady Doll with Refined Pose, Model 7926, by Gebruder Heubach 18” (46 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead with slender oval face and elongated throat, modeled bosom, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig in up-swept manner, muslin body, bisque arms to above the elbows, bisque legs with painted rose-heeled slippers and blue rows, antique lingerie. Marks: 7926 1. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912. Value Points: the beautiful Edwardian era lady with elegantly shaped shoulders, throat and bosom, has haughty expression, original wig. $1100/1400
69. Very Rare French Bisque Portrait Lady by Van Rozen with Original Lady Body and Costume 19” (48 cm.) Bisque socket head portraying adult woman with angular features, brown glass eyes set deeply into narrow eye sockets, ochre eye shadow encircles the sockets, high arched feathered brows, accented nostrils on strongly shaped nose, closed mouth with firmly-set lips, center accent line extends beyond the lips forming into dimples, brunette mohair wig, French composition fully jointed slender lady-shaped body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Van Rozen France Depose (raised lettering at back of head). Comments: Circa 1915, designed by Belgian-born artist Jeanne Van Rozen in the early 20th century; the artist became involved in the French Renaissance of the Dolls movement, sculpting two different facial models for dolls, one solemn and the other (this example) smiling. According to The Encyclopedia of French Dolls by Theimer “it is likely that only a very few were ever made”. Value Points: very rare model with superbly sculpted details, having pronounced cheek and jawbones, and artistic details including all-around eye shadow, unusual lip design; the doll wears fine antique silk fashion gown, undergarments, boots. $11,000/15,000 61
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70. Very Dear Early French Bisque Bébé by Gaultier with Rare Kid Body
71. Early French Bisque Kid-Bodied Bébé by Gaultier with Splendid Eyes
16” (41 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, pierced ears, blonde lambswool wig over cork pate, kid bébé body with gusset-jointing at hips, knees and elbows, bisque lower arms with well-shaped cupped fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F 6 G. (block letters). Comments: Gaultier, circa 1882, early kid-bodied version of the firm’s bébé. Value Points: the rare-bodied bébé has especially gentle expression, rare bisque hands, wearing beautiful antique ivory silk twill gown and matching cap. $5500/6500
13” (33 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, brilliant blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid bébé body with gusset-jointing at hips, knees and elbows, bisque lower arms with well-shaped cupped fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F 5 G. (block letters). Comments: Gaultier, circa 1882, early kid-bodied version of the firm’s bébé. Value Points: the deeply modeled features are enhanced by splendid eyes and beautifully-painted lips, sturdy original body and bisque hands, antique costume, shoes, bonnet, and undergarments. $4500/5500
72. Gorgeous French Bisque Bébé by Schmitt et Fils with Splendid Eyes 18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head with elongated face and very full cheeks and chin, almond-shaped blue glass eyes with pronounced spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over
cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists and flat cut derriere, lovely silk costume and bonnet, undergarments, leather shoes with silk rosettes impressed C.M. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sch (in shield on head and flat-edge of derriere) 2 (head). Comments: Schmitt et Fils, circa 1882. Value Points: especially beautiful bébé with gorgeous complexion, painting and eyes, original body and body finish. $6000/8000 63
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73. Very Rare French Bisque Milliner’s Bust by Leon Casimir Bru with Maker’s Signature 20” (51 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate with modeled bosom, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, shaded nostrils, accented eye corners, closed mouth, shaded lips, well-defined ears, brunette hand-tied human hair wig with beaded snood, cork pate. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: B. Bru No. 3. Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1888, from a series of mannequin and milliner’s model heads created under commission during this time. Value Points: very rare work by the Bru firm, with exceptionally fine quality of bisque and painting, in grand size and with maker’s signature. $8000/11,000
74. Gorgeous French Bisque Deposed Smiling Poupée, L Model, by Leon Casimir Bru 26” (66 cm.) Pale bisque swivel head on kidedged bisque shoulderplate, delicate pale blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, widely feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with artistically painted full lips and upturned lip corners, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, kid poupée body with square cut collarette, gusset-jointing at hips, elbows and knees, stitched and separated fingers, wearing lovely aqua silk gown, undergarments, slippers, coronet with tiny seed pearls, and with miniature dance book. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose L (forehead) L (back of head and shoulderplate). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, his deposed model poupée notable for enigmatic smile, deposed in 1872. Value Points: the stunningly beautiful doll is notable for delicate pale bisque enhanced by most artistic painting of features. $3500/4500
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75. French Bisque Poupée by Gaultier with Wooden Articulated Body 17” (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, lightly feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French wooden fully-articulated body with swivel waist, dowel jointing at shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees and ankles, and additional pivot jointing at upper thighs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 4. Comments: Gaultier, circa 1870. Value Points: beautiful complexion and painting, luxury quality wooden articulated body with extra articulations, wearing superb antique day dress with magenta silk bows, and matching cap. $3000/4200 66
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79. Fine German Porcelain Reclining Lady with Gold Headband by Dressel and Kister
9” (23 cm.) Porcelain figure of nude lady posed balancing on her right tip-toe, her left leg extended, and arms modeled in graceful dancing pose, and her head uptilted, grey sculpted hair softly waved into loose chignon at the nape, painted facial features, grey downcast eyes, and having blue slippers with gilt pom-poms, and elaborate gold jewelry including beaded necklace and four bracelets. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, Dressel and Kister, circa 1915. Value Points: exceptional quality of decorations, especially jewelry. $700/900
8 ½” (22 cm.) l. Of fine porcelain with light pink tinting, the nude lady is posed lying on stomach, her crossed ankles uplifted, and her head turned to the side as she rests upon her elbows, one finger pointing. She has sculpted grey hair with striated detail, looped braids forming into a chignon, and enhanced with a gilt headband with tiny turquoise beads, painted facial features with brown downcast eyes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (blue sceptre mark). Comments: Dressel and Kister, circa 1910. Value Points: rare larger size of the model with elegant pose, rare head band. $600/900
78. German Porcelain Figure of Lady Reclining on Her Side by Dressel and Kister
80. German Porcelain Seated Lady by Dressel and Kister
8 ½” (22 cm.) Porcelain figure of nude lady, posed lying on her side, resting on her right elbow, her uplifted head supported by her left hand and bent elbow, having deeply-sculpted tousled grey hair, painted facial features, outlined brown eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, closed mouth. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (blue sceptre mark). Comments: Dressel and Kister, circa 1915. Value Points: very fine detail of sculpting and painting of facial features. $600/900
6” (15 cm.) seated. One-piece porcelain figure of nude seated lady, her legs demurely bent and crossed at the knees, and her body leaning forward, supported by her left hand, sculpted dark grey hair with marceled curls pulled into a bun at the back of head, painted facial features, outlined brown eyes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks (blue sceptre mark). Comments: Dressel and Kister, circa 1910. Value Points: fine lustrous patina on the rare larger version of the well-modeled figurine. $600/800 67
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81. Czech Porcelain Doll of Schlaggenwald Known as “Morning Glory” Lady 27” (69 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead of adult lady with lightly-tinted complexion, heart-shaped face, elongated throat, black painted hair waved away from face with detailed stippling around the forehead and loosely coiled chignon at the back of her head, sculpted ears with a cluster of colorful 81 profile
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morning glory flowers behind each ear, painted pale blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, aquiline nose, closed mouth with full lips, muslin stitch-jointed body, leather arms, antique gown, shoes and undergarments. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Lippert & Haas of Schlaggenwald, circa 1865. Value Points: the refined lady has elegant posture of head and throat, especially fine detail of modeling, sculpted morning glory flowers in colorful array. $2500/3500
82. German Porcelain Gentleman with Rare Brown Eyes 19” (48 cm.) Pink tinted porcelain shoulderhead with black sculpted hair in short style having feathering details around the forehead, defined ears and eye
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83. German Porcelain Doll with Ringlet Curls and Rare Wooden Articulated Body 9 ½” (24 cm.) Pink tinted porcelain shoulderhead of slender-faced lady with elongated throat, black sculpted hair in long ringlet curls tumbling onto her shoulders, carved wooden body with shapely torso, dowel-articulated upper arms and legs, porcelain lower arms and legs with dowel attachment, the right fist is clasped, red flat shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1850. Value Points: rare doll with all original wonderfully articulated body, beautiful coiffure and pink tinted complexion. $1200/1600
84. German Porcelain Doll with Looped Curls and Wooden Articulated Body 10” (25 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead with pink tinted complexion, slender face and elongated throat, black sculpted hair drawn smoothly around the sides of her face and looped under her defined ears, then forming into a chignon at the back of her head, shapelysculpted wooden torso and upper limbs with dowel-articulation, porcelain lower limbs with dowel articulation, clasped right hands, flat red shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1850, the doll has sculpted hair style made popular by the young Queen Victoria. Value Points: rare coiffure, beautifully painted complexion and features, rare articulated body. $1200/1600
85. Set of Four German Miniature Chairs 7” (18 cm.) The matched set of four arm chairs have carved detail of arms and legs, and lithographed paper with gilt scrolling on the back of the chairs to simulate elaborate carving, each with original (worn) silk upholstery. Slightly larger than classic dollhouse furnishings, the chairs display beautifully with 9”-11” dolls. Generally excellent. Germany, circa 1885. $400/600 69
good condition, some thinning of cream mohair, tail mechanism functions well. Germany, Steiff, circa 1930s. $1600/1900
88. German Curly Mohair White Kitten “Fluffy” by Steiff
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86. German Grey Kitten “Fluffy” by Steiff in Very Rare Grand Size 16” (41 cm.) The gentle-faced kitten of grey-tipped creamy mohair to suggest tabby fur is seated on his haunches and balanced by front legs, has a swivel head with stitched ears, large green glass eyes, pink embroidered nose and mouth, and extended long tail. With original Steiff metal button in ear. Excellent condition excepting thinning of mohair on back of ears. Germany, Steiff, circa 1930, the model marketed as “Fluffy”, exceptionally rare in this grand size. $3500/4500
87. German Mohair Cat with Rare Tail Mechanism by Steiff 7” (18 cm.) Of soft mohair in unusual purple/brown shaded color, with cream mohair underbelly, muzzle, ears and feet, the cat has green glass eyes, jointed legs, and a tail mechanism which causes the head to turn side to side. With original Steiff button in ear. Very 88.
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89. Rare German Bisque Art Character, Model 151, by Simon and Halbig in Exceptional Size 20� (51 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted facial features, large brown eyes with shaded details, black upper eyeliner, white eyedots, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth appearing as though open with painted row of teeth, smiling expression with shaded and accented lips, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, some typical wig pulls at rim and back of head. Marks: 151 S&H 2. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1910, from their very rare art character series. Value Points: so seldom found in this larger size, allowing for exceptional quality of sculpting with detail of dimples and laughter lines in cheeks and eye corners, original body and body finish, wonderful royal purple wool boy’s suit, shirt, saddle shoes, velvet cap, and old celluloid pin with image of his teddy bear. $8000/11,000
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90. Pair of Early German Velvet Squirrels Clasping Nuts by Steiff 4” (10 cm.) Each is of soft velvet, posed seated on back legs, their front paws clasping a brown nut, each with black shoe button eyes, stitched-on ears, long plush tail. Included is dark brown squirrel with white underbelly, and golden squirrel with red tail. Excellent condition. Germany, Steiff, circa 1900. $1400/1800
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91. Petite German Velvet Seated Dog by Steiff 4” (10 cm.) Firmlystuffed tan velvet dog with painted brown spots and face mask, brown ears, has black shoe button eyes, pronounced snout with brown nose tip, brown leather collar with bell. Generally excellent. Germany, Steiff, circa 1920s. $500/800
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92. Very Rare German White Mohair Chick and Cloverleaf with Original White Cloth Label and Button 3” (8 cm.) A firmly-stuffed baby chick with curly white mohair coat has little mohair wings, wrapped metal feet and beak, black shoe button eyes, and holds a green felt cloverleaf in his mouth. The chick has original silver button and white cloth label indicating model 6308. Excellent condition. Germany, Steiff, circa 1912. $1300/1700
93. Early German Miniature Velvet Bunny by Steiff 3 ½” (9 cm.) Resting on its haunches, the light brown velvet bunny has tiny black button eyes, whiskers, and original Steiff underscore button in ear. Excellent condition. Germany, Steiff, circa 1910. $500/700
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95. Beautiful German Bisque Flirty-Eyed “Mein Liebling”, Model 117n, by Kammer and Reinhardt 15” (39 cm.) Bisque socket head, grey glass sleep and flirty eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth with outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, dimpled chin and lip corners, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden balljointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 117m Germany 39. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912, their flirty-eyed version of the 117 model marketed as Mein Liebling. Value Points: especially beautiful doll in virtually unplayed with condition, fine matte bisque, original wig, body, body finish, and original store costume and shoes. $1100/1500
96. All-Original German Bisque Toddler, 126, by Kammer and Reinhardt 10” (23 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted long curly lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, two
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porcelain upper teeth, brunette mohair braided wig, composition toddler body with side-hip jointing, starfish-shaped hands. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 125 Germany 23. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1915. Value Points: all-original little toddler in virtually unplayed with condition, original wig, body, body finish, costume coat, cap, shoes and socks. $800/1100 73
97. Rare German Bisque Variation of “Dolly Dimple” by Gebruder Heubach as Model 5689 23” (58 cm.) Pink-tinted bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, long painted curly lashes, incised eyeliner, fringed narrow brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth with impressed dimples at lip corners and philtrum, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden balljointed body, nice antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 5689 10 Heubach (sunburst mark). Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1915, the identical model to the Heubach doll marked “Dolly Dimple” except without cheek dimples. Value Points: beautiful doll highlighted by wide-eyed expression, choicest bisque. $1100/1500
98. Impish German All-Bisque Miniature Googly with Jointed Elbows and Knees
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7” (18 cm.) One-piece bisque head and torso with chubby shape, blue glass sleep and side-glancing googly eyes, painted dark curly lashes, single-stroke brows, little buttonshaped nose, closed mouth in tiny line smile, blonde mohair wig, jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, painted socks, and shoes. Condition: generally excellent, peasized one-piece reglue at right elbow. Marks: 112 5 (head and arms).111-5 (legs). Comments: Germany, circa 1915, the facial model was inspired by the designs of Grace Drayton, mystery maker. Value Points: very rare eight-point jointing of the most endearing googly. $2300/3200
99. Rare Petite German Mohair “Molly” on Pink Mohair Cushion
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cushion, and has original paper label “Molly”. Excellent condition. Germany, Steiff, 1930s. $1100/1400
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100. Very Rare German Mohair “Dicky” Bear by Steiff in Large Size 19” (48 cm.) Of light golden curly mohair, with rounded face,
swivel head, pronounced shaved muzzle, amber glass eyes, black embroidered nose and mouth, stitched ears, firmly-stuffed body, jointing at shoulders and hips, felt paw pads. Original Steiff metal button in ear. Generally excellent, one paw pad replaced, mohair is beautifully preserved. Germany, Steiff, their “Dicky” bear, introduced in 1930, with most beguiling expression, in rare size. $6500/8500
101. German All-Bisque Googly, Model 189, with Painted Blue Socks 6 ½” (17 cm.) Bisque swivel head on bisque torso, brown glass sleep and side-glancing googly eyes, painted lashes, single-stroke brows, button-shaped nose, tiny closed mouth with watermelon slice-shaped lips, brunette mohair bobbed wig, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted blue socks and black one-strap shoes, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 189. Comments: Germany, circa 1915. Value Points: endearing little tyke with impish smile, googly eyes, rarer blue socks. $600/900 101.
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103. German Mohair Kitten “Fluffy” on Pink Mohair Cushion 6” (15 cm.) The tabby mohair kitten, posed seated upright with tail curled around his lower body, has swivel head, green glass eyes, and is attached to a pink mohair cushion. With original early Steiff button in ear. Very good condition, slight thinning of mohair on crown. Germany, Steiff, circa 1930 $500/700
102. German Bisque Pouty-Faced Character, Model 6969, by Gebruder Heubach 16” (41 cm.) Pink-tinted bisque socket head, deeply set eye sockets, intaglio deep blue eyes with large black pupils, white eyedots, incised eyeliner, short stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line and downcast lips, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique folklore costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 6969 Germany 6. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1910. Value Points: especially fine quality of bisque and painting on the pouty child. $900/1200
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104. German Mohair King Charles Cavalier “Charly” by Steiff 6” (15 cm.) Posed seated on back haunches the swivel -head pup has lush curly cream mohair with brown spotting accents, very long ears, amber glass eyes, black embroidered nose, and mouth, lush tail curled around the edge of back legs. With original Steiff button and red cloth label in ear, and with original metaledged white card stock label “Charly Steiff Original”. Excellent condition. Germany, Steiff, circa 1930. $1300/1700
105. Petite German Mohair “Molly” by Steiff with Original Paper Label 4” (10 cm.) Of fluffy browntipped mohair, the swivel-headed pup is seated on back haunches, has floppy stitcheddown ears, black 103.
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106. Early German Woolen Dachshund with Jointed Neck and Legs by Steiff 11” (28 cm.) (l. not including tail). Of black and russet brown wool, the dachshund has elongated torso, swivel head with pronounced snout, black shoe button eyes, embroidered nose tip, black ears, jointed short legs, black upright tail. With original early Steiff button in ear. Excellent condition. Germany, Steiff, circa 1915. $600/900
107. Delightful German Bisque Crying Child Character, Model 520, by Steinbacher 107.
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13” (33 cm.) Bisque socket head depicting a crying child, painted blue eyes in narrow squinting shape, deeply-sculpted wrinkles and furrows around the eyes and forehead, black upper eyeliner, one stroke curvy brows, closed mouth modeled as though open in crying expression, sculpted tongue and row of teeth, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 520 G.H. 5/0. Comments: Steinbacher, circa 1912, the character represented Jean Qui Pleure” (John who cries) based on the illustrations in the French children’s novel by Comtesse de Segur; so popular were the characters in that story that they were created in doll form as well as statuary (see #162 of this catalog) yet it is rare to find the model made by a German firm. Value Points: very rare character with wonderful bisque and painting. $2200/2800
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108. French Musical Automaton “The Chinese Tea Drinker” by Vichy in Blue and Ivory Silk Costume 28” (71 cm.) (excluding hat and umbrella). A Chinese man is standing upon a wooden platform, he having amber complexion paper mache head, brown glass eyes, leather eyelids with mohair lashes, black inserted brows and moustache, hinged jaw with row of teeth, black human hair under silk cap, carton torso and posed legs, wire upper arms, paper mache hands with painted white nails, wearing blue and ivory silk robe with embroidered silk panels, holding a tea cup in his right hand, and a parasol in his left. When wound, music plays and numerous activities commence: he turns his head side to side, twirls his umbrella, and brings the teacup to his mouth, appearing to sip. Condition: generally excellent, mechanism and music function wonderfully excepting eyelids need adjustment, professional repainting of face and hands. Comments: Gustav Vichy, circa 1890. Value Points: rare luxury automaton with most entertaining and wellsynchronized movements, outstanding silk costume. $11,000/16,000
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109. French Musical Automaton “The Chinese Tea Drinker” by Vichy in Red Silk Costume 28” (71 cm.) (excluding hat and umbrella) Standing upon a wooden platform is a Chinese man, with amber complexion paper mache head, brown glass eyes, leather eyelids with mohair lashes, black inserted brows and moustache, hinged jaw with row of teeth, black human hair under silk cap, carton torso and posed legs, wire upper arms, paper mache hands with painted white nails, wearing red silk robe with silk embroidered borders, holding a tea cup in his right hand, and a parasol in his left. When wound, music plays and wonderful activities commence: he blinks his eyes open and closed, turns his head side to side, twirls his umbrella, and brings the teacup to his mouth, appearing to sip. Condition: generally excellent, mechanism and music function wonderfully. Comments: Gustav Vichy, circa 1890. Value Points: rare luxury automaton with superb movements that are perfectly synchronized. $11,000/16,000
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110. German Bisque Asian Child, 1329, by Simon & Halbig for the French Market in Original Costume 15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head with amber tinted complexion, brown glass set eyes, painted black lashes and brows, accented nostrils, open mouth with outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, amber-tinted composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1329 Germany Simon & Halbig S&H 4. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: superlative bisque and complexion, the doll wears outstanding original silk Japanese costume and wig forming into a headdress, created for the French market. $1200/1600
111. Pair, German Bisque Miniature Dolls, Models 1129, by Simon and Halbig 8” (20 cm.) Each has bisque socket head with amber tinted complexion, narrow brown glass sleep eyes in side-slant, painted lashes, one-stroke curved brows, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, composition body with jointing at shoulders and hips, painted orange slippers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 3/0 Germany 1129. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: the beautiful pair wear original matching costumes of little boy and girl. $700/1100
112. German All-Bisque Amber-Tinted Mignonette Depicting Asian Child 5” (13 cm.) Bisque swivel head with amber tinted complexion, on kid-edged bisque torso, large brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes, one stroke brows, closed mouth, jointed bisque arms and legs, painted blue slippers. Condition: restoration to right hand, otherwise excellent. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1910. Value Points: very fine quality of bisque and complexion, antique silk costume. $300/500 110.
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113. Outstanding French Bisque Portrait Bébé E.J.A., by Emile Jumeau 26” (66 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head with elongated facial modeling, very full cheeks and chin, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading, mauve blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows with feathered detail, shaded nostrils, accented eye corners, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined lips, separately-modeled pierced ears, dimpled chin and lip corners, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, very plump limbs, lovely vintage silk costume of antique fabrics, undergarments, Jumeau shoes, woven bonnet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: E.J./A 10 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1879, the unique portrait model was made for one or two years only, and only in two sizes; an indication of its luxury status was its presentation in French toy store catalogs of the era where its price was double the price of other Jumeau bébés in that same catalog. Value Points: exceptional beauty and quality of the very rare luxury bébé, with finest bisque, complexion and painting, original body and body finish, splendid eyes. $18,000/25,000
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1875, considered the first of the bisque bébé models, the taufling baby was inspired by the Japanese play doll exhibited at the London World Fair in 1855; various firms in both France and Germany presented variations of the doll, but the Steiner model was the only bisque version made in France. Value Points: exceptionally rare model to find, with rare detail of open mouth and teeth, very beautiful painting and eyes. $3500/5500
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114. Rare French Bisque Taufling Baby by Jules Steiner 15” (38 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head on bisque shoulder plate, small cut pate at very back of head, almond-shaped blue glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, rose blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth with two rows of tiny porcelain teeth, outlined lips, blonde mohair wig, muslin-covered midriff and upper arms and legs, bisque lower torso, bisque lower arms and legs with bisque bare feet. Condition: excellent excepting professional restoration to left baby finger, right thumb and upper left leg. Comments: Jules Nicolas Steiner, circa 115.
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115. Beautiful French Bisque Bébé by Mothereau with Splendid Eyes
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22” (56 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and brows, rose blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined lips, dimpled chin and philtrim, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fullyjointed body, pretty antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, original firing line at left pierced ear hole. Marks: 9 B. M. Comments: Mothereau, circa 1882. Value Points: the compelling innocent expression is achieved by beautifully-threaded blue eyes and delicately tinted complexion on the rarely found doll. $6500/8500
11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head with rounded plump face, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with daintily-shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate, French composition fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sie C 3/0 J. Steiner SGDG Bourgouin (head) J. St (and caduceus stamp on torso). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1882. Value Points: very dear gentle expression on the petite bébé with beautiful painting and complexion, original body and body finish, owning a very fine vintage trousseau of handmade silk costumes in the 1880 style, including four dresses; along with three antique bonnets and antique shoes and undergarments. $4500/5500
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117. 19th Century Oil Painting “Young Child with Rose Bow Bonnet” 20” (51 cm.) x 16” framed . Oil painting on board depicting a young blue-eyed girl with blonde hair captured under a textured white bonnet trimmed with generous rose bows and streamers, and with textured dress yoke. The painting is set in a gilt sculpted early frame. Excellent condition. Late 1800s. $800/1200
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118. Beautiful French Bisque Poupée with Cobalt Blue Eyes and Bisque Arms 14” (36 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, lightly-feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, unpierced ears, auburn mohair hair over cork pate, poupée body with shapely torso, kid over wooden upper arms, bisque forearms and hands, gusset-jointing at hips, jointed wooden knees. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1. Comments: French, circa 1867. Value Points: beautiful poupée with rare body style, bisque hands, wearing lovely antique gown, undergarments, especially fancy leather boots with gold buttons. $1800/2600
119. German All-Bisque Miniature Doll, Model 886, by Simon and Halbig with Peach Stockings 9” (23 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, two square cut upper teeth, one lower square cut tooth, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted peach stockings and black two strap heeled shoes with little bows, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 886 S&H. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: rarity factors include grand size, beautiful shape of arms and legs, peach colored socks. $1100/1500 84
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120. Gorgeous French Bisque Bébé by Schmitt et Fils with Especially Fine Sculpting 23” (58 cm.) Bisque socket head, very plump cheeks and throat, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with rich spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted dark lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, feathered brows, shaded nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig over Schmitt pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with flat-cut derriere, straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sch (in shield on head and flat-bottom of derriere) 4 ½ (head). Comments: Schmitt et Fils, circa 1884. Value Points: outstanding sculpting of face with dainty pointytip nose, very full cheeks, beautiful bisque, original body and body finish, lovely rose silk dress and bonnet, undergarments, stockings, shoes. $8500/12,000
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121. German Bisque Pouting Character, Model 115, by Kammer and Reinhardt 22” (56 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes short brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full lips, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with sidehip jointing. Condition: generally excellent, two fingers missing. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 115/A 60. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912, the model marketed as “Phillip” from their art character reform series. Value Points: the endearing wistful expression is enhanced by very fine luminous complexion, wearing fine antique costume of red wool and velvet, undergarments, socks and shoes. $2500/3500
122. German Bisque Character, “Fany” by Marseille with Original Store Label 14” (36 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, sculpted 124. boyish hair with welldefined 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) Au Nain Bleu Paris (paper label on torso). Comments: Marseille, circa 1912. Value Points: the wistful faced character has excellent modeling, and store label indicating the doll was originally sold at the prestige Parisian doll shop. $2200/3500
123. Three German Bisque Dollhouse Men in Uniforms 6 ½” (17 cm.) Each has bisque shoulderhead with sculpted hair, moustache and painted facial features, muslin body, bisque lower limbs. Condition: generally excellent, one doll missing foot. Comments: Germany, circa 1890. Value Points: each is wearing his factory original regimental military costume with accessories. $600/900
124. Superb German Bisque Portrait of Native American, Model 1303, by Simon and Halbig 13” (33 cm.) Bisque socket head with richly-shaded sienna complexion, painted facial features, brown upper glancing eyes, thick black upper eyeliner, very strong nose with flared nostrils, black one stroke brows, closed mouth with solemn expression, black mohair wig in long braid, sienna composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1303 Germany S&H 2/0. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1910 from their art character series. Value Points: outstanding quality of sculpted facial features with furrowed lines around the nose bridge, eye corners, and mouth, flawless complexion, original wig, original body and body finish, and wearing fine antique costume. The doll has two blue ribbon awards from UFDC conventions of 1969 and 1996. $3500/4500
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125. Extremely Rare American Paper Mache Exhibition Model of Palmer Cox Brownie by Schoenhut 38� (97 cm.) Over-sized paper mache rounded head on very plump stomach, bald pate, sculpted large googly eyes with downcast pupils, wide beaming lips, painted upper slanted brows, large bug ears, wooden arms and legs of very slender proportions, springjointing at shoulders and elbows, very spindly wooden legs with oversized wooden feet, wearing red felt parade costume including marching hat, and carrying wooden parade baton with Brownie head at the tip. Condition: excellent, early professional repainting and authentic re-costuming. Comments: Schoenhut, a series of the Brownies were exhibited by the firm at the 1899 National Export Exposition in Philadelphia, likely designed on special commission as promotional figures. Few are known to exist. Value Points: very rare early Schoenhut figure with most amusing characterization enhanced by the grand size. $7500/9500
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126. German Paper Mache Brownie Figure of Uncle Sam as Nodder 6” (15 cm.) A paper mache figure of Uncle Sam Brown is seated upon a paper mache egg candy container. Uncle Sam has a spring-attached “nodding” head, and has modeled and painted costume of the classic Uncle Sam figure including striped pants and top hat. Excellent 126. condition. Germany, circa 1890, with especially well-rendered large googly eyes on the classic Brownie figure. $700/900
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127. German Paper Mache “Brownie Chinaman on Bunny” Candy Container 8” (20 cm.) A paper mache figure of Brownie Chinaman with large googly eyes and painted classic costume and cap is seated on a paper mache bunny with amber glass eyes, harness and ears, and having removable head for access to candy container . Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1900, wonderfully depicted Brownie figure in amusing vignette. $800/1100
128. German Paper Mache “Brownie Jockey on Bunny” Candy Container 7” (18 cm.) A paper mache figure of Brownie Jockey with large googly eyes and painted classic costume and striped riding cap, is seated on a paper mache bunny with amber glass eyes, harness and ears, and having removable head for access to candy container. The bunny is decorated as though wearing award banners from a horse race. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1900, wonderfully depicted Brownie Jockey is amusingly riding his bunny to victory. $800/1100
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9 ½” (24 cm.) A paper mache alligator with removable head for access to candy container interior has sculpted open mouth in which he has captured the costume of a wide-eyed Brownie character with modeled yellow suit and orange cap. Generally excellent. Germany, circa 1900. $400/600 129.
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130. Rare and Wonderful German All-Bisque Figure “Three Brownies on a Nodding Donkey” 6” (15 cm.) The all-bisque figure depicts a donkey with attached nodding head upon which are seated three members of the Palmer Cox Brownie family including Jockey and Indian, each with sculpted and painted costume and large googly down and side-glancing eyes. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1895, a fabulous Brownie figural group with different character expressions on each face, enhanced by amusing nodding donkey head. $1100/1400
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131. German Bisque Figural Group Featuring Four Brownies by Palmer Cox 5” (13 cm.) l. Seated upon a bisque log are three Brownies, including The Dude, Sailor and Chinaman, each with classic costume and accessories, and each with googly eyes side-glancing at the The Policeman who is leaning against the side of the log, his bobby stick in one hand and his pipe in the other. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1895, four Brownies from the Palmer Cox family are featured in this imaginative group. $700/900
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132. Softpaste Humidor Depicting “The Defender” from the Palmer Cox Series 7” (18 cm.) Of creamy softpaste, depicting the head of a googly-faced character, with well-defined modeling of cheek bones, wide beaming smile, marble-sized cross-eyes, with sculpted collar, and having removable lid in the shape of a tam with pom-pom. Generally excellent. Circa 1895. $300/500
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133. Softpaste Humidor Depicting Palmer Cox Brownie 7” (18 cm.) Of creamy softpaste, the humidor in the shape of a Brownie head has very large googly down glancing eyes, high slanted brow, triangular ears, cheek mole, wide beaming smile with defined space between the teeth, white collar with pink bow tie. His hair, with well-modeled forelock curl, serves as the removable lid of the jar. Generally excellent. Circa 1895. $300/500
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134. Delightful German All-Bisque Figural “Four Brownies Riding Piggy-Back” 6” (15 cm.) An all-bisque pink pig with wonderfully-depicted grimacing expression gives a piggy-back ride to four all-bisque Brownies inspired by the Palmer Cox illustrations and stories. The Indian rides backward, two others cling to each other, and the fourth frantically hangs on to the backside. The googly eyes are well-rendered in each case, yet rather than being amused, they are depicted as frightened while they hang on for dear life. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1895. $700/900
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135. German All-Bisque Figure of Palmer Cox Brownie “Indian Riding a White Horse” 4” (10 cm.) l. Seated upon a white horse with flowing grey mane and tail is the Indian from the Palmer Cox Brownies series, having down-glancing brown googly eyes and yellow painted costume, red feather headdress. Generally excellent, professional restoration to feather is virtually imperceptible. Germany, circa 1895, wonderful detail of the Palmer Cox Brownie figure. $500/700 135.
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137. German All-Bisque Figural “Two English Bobbies and a Chinaman” from Palmer Cox Brownie Series 6” (15 cm.) Posed against a bisque fence are three characters from the Palmer Cox Brownies series, depicting two blue uniformed English Bobbies brandishing night sticks and urging along a Chinaman Brownie; the googly eyes accentuate the scene. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1895, inspired by the Palmer Cox Brownie series. $700/900
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136. German All-Bisque Brownie as The Policeman Bobby Inspired by Palmer Cox Illustrations
138. German All-Bisque Figural “Two English Bobbies and The Dude” from the Palmer Cox Brownies Series
8” (20 cm.) All-bisque one-piece figure of standing Brownie as English bobby policeman with sculpted googly downcast eyes, sculpted costume comprising blue uniform and matching helmet, with gilt accents, and holding bobby stick. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1900, inspired by the stories of Palmer Cox, this example with original paper label on the underside indicating model number 6323. $600/800
5 ½” (14 cm.) Posed against a bisque fence are three characters from the Palmer Cox Brownies series, depicting two blue uniformed English Bobbies brandishing night sticks and urging along The Dude, who in turn holds his walking stick close to his chest. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1895, inspired by the Palmer Cox Brownie series. $700/900
139. German, All-Bisque Brownie as Uncle Sam from Palmer Cox Illustrations 8� (20 cm.) All-bisque one-piece figure of standing Brownie as Uncle Sam with sculpted googly downcast eyes, sculpted costume comprising striped trousers, blue jacket and white vest, red bow tie, top hat and black pointed shoes. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1895, inspired by the illustrations of Palmer Cox. $600/800
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140. Rare Grand-Sized German Bisque Frowning Character, Model 8644, by Gebruder Heubach 24� (61 cm.) Pink-tinted bisque shoulder head with deeply sculpted brown curly hair having topknot and forelock curl, painted blue sideglancing intaglio eyes with prominent black pupils and white eyedots, black upper
eyeliner, feathered brows, rounded tiny nose with accented nostrils, closed mouth with downcast expression, muslin torso, composition arms and legs in bent baby pose, wonderful antique romper suit. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Heubach (square) 8644 Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1910, the doll bears
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141. Impish Rare German Bisque Googly, Model 131, by Kammer and Reinhardt 16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head with rounded facial shape and chubby cheeks, very large round brown glass sleep and side-glancing googly eyes, thick dark eyeliner, short feathered brows, pug nose with accented nostrils, closed mouth with little watermelon-slice-shaped smile, impressed dimples at lip corners, rosy cheeks, double chin, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed chubby toddler body with side-hip jointing, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 131 Germany. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1918. Value Points: rare model with most wonderful impish expression, grand large googly eyes, very choice bisque, original toddler body and body finish. $5000/7500
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wide beaming smile, accent line between the lips, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with sidehip jointing, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, original body and body finish albeit hands repainted. Marks: 173 - 6. Comments: Hertel and Schwab, circa 1918. Value Points: gleeful expression on the impish googly character, finest quality of bisque and painting, antique costume including a rare miniature tin lunch box. $2500/3200
142. German Bisque “Jubilee Googly”, Model 173 by Hertel and Schwab
143. German AllBisque Brownie as Chinaman Inspired by Palmer Cox Illustrations
13” (33 cm.) Bisque socket head with very chubby face, round blue glass sleep and side-glancing googly eyes, painted curly lashes, short feathered brows, little rounded nose with accented nostrils, closed mouth with
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standing Brownie as Chinese Man with sculpted googly downcast eyes, sculpted costume comprising blue tunic and pants, pom-pom cap, yellow slippers with upturned toes; the detail of sculpting includes long queue down its back torso. Excellent condition Germany, circa 1895, inspired by the illustrations of Palmer Cox. $600/800
144. German AllBisque Brownie as The Dude Inspired by Palmer Cox Illustrations 8” (20 cm.) Allbisque one-piece figure of standing Brownie as The Dude with sculpted googly downcast eyes, sculpted costume comprising walking suit of a dapper stylish
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man of the 1890 era, with accessories including monocle, top hat, walking stick, gloves and boutonniere. Excellent condition, Germany, circa 1895, one of the favorite character Brownies inspired by the books of Palmer Cox. $600/800
145. German Bisque “Jubilee Googly”, Model 163 by Hertel and Schwab 12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, sculpted bobbed hair in side-parted style with unique orange color, blue sideglancing googly eyes, painted long curly lashes, incised eyeliner, feathered brows, pug nose, closed mouth, wide beaming smile, accented lips, composition baby body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 163-2. Comments: Hertel and Schwab, the model was marketed as “Jubilee Googly”, circa 1918. Value Points: appealing petite size of the impish character with excellent detail of bisque, well-sculpted hair and mouth. The exact doll is featured on the cover of the book, German Doll Studies by Marianne and Jurgen Cieslik. $2500/3500 95
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146. French Automaton “The Black Gentleman Smoker� by Vichy 28� (71 cm.) Standing in elegant pose upon a velvet-covered wooden platform is a black-complexioned paper mache gentleman with brown glass eyes, highlycharacterized portrayal, black painted brows, very full lips, slightly-hinged lower lip, row of teeth, black wiry hair, carton torso and slender legs, wire upper arms, black paper mache hands; holding a cigarette holder in his right hand, and a monocle in his left. When wound, he turns his head side to side and nods, eyelids blink, and he alternately bring his cigarette holder to his mouth and smokes, then brings his monocle to his eye to peer at the world. Condition: generally excellent, mechanism functions well, smoking functions. Comments: Gustav Vichy, circa 1890. Value Points: rare automaton, functioning well, with unusual movement of lower lip, and with fine original finish and original costume comprising red jacket with long tails, ivory silk vest, shirt with tucks, bow tie, silk jewelry fob, top hat, leather shoes, leggings. $12,000/15,000
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147. Very Rare French Paper Mache Jester with Original Costume by Gustav Vichy, Deposed Model 30� (76 cm.) Standing upon a velvet covered flat base is a tall slender performing jester with paper mache head having colorfully-painted complexion and clown decorations, brown glass sleep eyes with leather eyelids, hinged jaw with two rows of teeth, mohair bi-color wig in theatrical arrangement, carton torso and muscular slender legs, wire upper arms, paper mache hands. He is standing in dramatic pose, his legs braced, his torso leaning backward, while holding a mandolin in his arm. When wound, music plays, he nods and pivots his head, his eyes blink open and closed, and his jaw opens and closes as though singing, while he strums the mandolin with his right hand. Condition: generally excellent, music and mechanism function well, possible light touch-up on face, original costume albeit silk of jacket is restored. Comments: Gustav Vichy, Paris, circa 1885, a deposed model of the firm, appearing in their catalog as #414. Value Points: few examples of this model are known to exist, the jester clown has wonderful expression, antics, wig and costume. $12,000/15,000
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148. French Musical Automaton “L’Incroyable Smoker” by Leopold Lambert with Original Lambert Gilt Label 24” (61 cm.) Standing upon a velvet-covered wooden base is a bisque-head man with blue glass paperweight eyes, open mouth, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, very slender elongated torso and legs, bisque forearms. Dressed in a foppish manner in gold and black satin with lace trim, jewelry and matching bicorn hat, he is holding a cigarette holder in his right hand, and a ribbon-wrapped cane in his left. When wound, music plays and he turns his head and nods in an elaborate manner, drawing the cigarette holder to his mouth as though to inhale. Condition: generally excellent, music and mechanisms function well except the smoking system does not work. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 2 (head). L. Lambert Jouets Automatiques, Article Riche (gilt lettered red paper label on underbase) (paper tune label on underbase). Comments: Leopold Lambert, circa 1890, the dashing gentleman is presented as a 19th century re-creation of “L’Incroyable”, a fashionable aristocratic movement of the late 18th century in which rebellious young men appeared in highly exaggerated and outrageous costume. Known as Les Incroyables (the incredible ones),the name came to signify the entire rebellious movement of the time. $6500/8500
149. French Miniature Lithopane in Brass Framed Stand 7” (18 cm.) h. The intaglioetched translucent porcelain panel depicts an angelic scene and is presented in original brass frame with pedestal base having candle prongs at the back to provide the back lighting needed to view the scene. The panel is marked “E (F?) PM 830”. Excellent condition. The artistic medium, an image carved in warm wax on a glass plate, then backlit and carved, first appeared in the early 1800s. Miniature versions, such as this, are extremely rare to find, especially in their original presentation stand. French, circa 1869. $400/600
150. French All-Bisque Mignonette with Rare Ball-Jointed Elbows 5 ½” (14 cm.) Bisque swivel head on slender, elongated bisque torso, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth, brunette mohair wig, bisque limbs with pegjointing at shoulders and hips, ball-jointed elbows, bare feet. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1882. Value Points: rare ball-jointed elbows, bare feet, very sweet expression. $1200/1600 98
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151. French Musical Automaton “Little Girl with Surprise Egg” by Leopold Lambert 19” (48 cm.) Standing upon a velvet covered base is a bisque head doll with brown glass paperweight eyes, dark eyeliner, lushly-painted lashes, brushstroked brows, closed mouth, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig over cork pate, carton torso, wire upper arms, bisque forearms, red and golden silk costume and bonnet. She appears to be holding a paper mache egg resting upon a wicker tray; the tray is actually attached to the internal works in her torso. When wound, music plays and she turns her head side to side, and nods, then extends her right arm to sniff the flowers which she holds, and then lifts her left hand which raises the lid of the egg to reveal the hidden surprise - a little bird - which flits back and forth. Condition: music and mechanism function well, restoration to hands, two small original firing lines at side crown rim. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte sgdg 4 (head) (original paper tune label on base). Comments: Leopold Lambert, circa 1890. Value Points: charming automaton, whose original function was to promote a French establishment “La Belle Basseenne” whose gilt lettering appears on the base. $2800/3800 99
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152. Lovely French Bisque Bébé E.J. by Jumeau, Size 13 30” (76 cm.) Bisque socket head, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, lushly painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with richly shaded lips, separately-modeled pierced ears, brunette human hair over 100
cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent, body original albeit repainted. Marks: Depose E 13 J (and artist checkmarks) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1884. Value Points: lovely bisque enhances the very beautiful eyes on the large bébé. $3200/3800
153. Charming French Musical Automaton “Little Girl with Puppet Theatre” 17” (43 cm.) h. 11” x 8” base. Posed upon a velvet covered wooden base is a young girl with bisque head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, richly painted lashes and brows, closed mouth, very full lips, pierced ears, auburn mohair wig, cork pate, carton torso and legs, wire upper arms, bisque forearms, wearing original aqua silk dress and woven laced bonnet. She stands behind a toy theatre with silk and velvet curtains, which when opened reveal a little wooden toy puppet, When wound, music plays, she taps the roof of the theatre and the curtain lifts revealing the little puppet who waves his arms. Condition: generally excellent, music and mechanism function well. Comments: French, attributed to Renou, circa 1895, another example, with variations of costume and decorations, is shown in Automata, The Golden Age by Christian and Sharon Bailly, page 192. Value Points: delightful presentation is enhanced by the beautiful face of the young girl. $5500/7500
154. French Musical Automaton “Laughing Child with Polichinelle” by Leopold Lambert 20” (51 cm.) Standing upon a velvetcovered wooden base is a bisque-head doll with highly-dramatized features depicting a laughing child, brown glass eyes, dark eyeliner, brushstroked brows, long painted lashes, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth in wide beaming smile with row of painted teeth, pierced ears, original blonde mohair wig over cork pate, carton torso and legs, wire upper arms, bisque forearms. A miniature toy Polichinelle dangles from her left hand and a pocket watch is held in her right. Condition: generally excellent, mechanism and music function well. Marks: 211 (head) L.B. (key). Comments: Leopold Lambert, circa 1892, with art character bisque head especially commissioned from Emile Jumeau to depict this childhood scene; when wound, the doll sequentially turns her head, delightedly lifts the Polichinelle up and down as though in play, and alternately looks at her watch. Value Points: luxury presentation of the wonderful doll-themed automaton, with original silk brocade costume, original wig. $9500/12,000 101
155. Very Beautiful Pair Petite French Bisque Musical Automaton as Marquis and Marquise 10” (25 cm.) dolls. 14” with base. Pair of bisque socket head poupées, each with flanged neck, slender oval face and elongated throat, glass eyes, aquiline nose, painted lashes and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with hint of smile, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, shapely one-piece carton body in elegant pose, wire upper arms, bisque forearms; and each is mounted upon a velvet covered ebony base with velvet floor. Hidden under the base are clockwork and musical mechanisms which, when wound, cause Marquis to alternately offer flowers and lift his sabre in greeting. Condition: generally excellent, mechanism and music on woman needs adjustment. Comments: French, circa 1867. Value Points: the elegant salon pair are especially notable for portrait model faces and superb original costumes. $6000/8500
156. French Bisque Smiling Poupée, Deposed Model, by Leon Casimir Bru in Rare Smallest Size 11” (28 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented 156.
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lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupée body with square cut collarette, gusset- jointing at hips and knees, bisque forearms. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: A (head and shoulderplate). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1872, the model was deposed in that year. Value Points: rare smallest size of the smiling poupée has very beautiful bisque, eyes, original body and bisque hands, original costume. $2200/2800
157. Very Beautiful French Bisque Musical Waltzing Lady with Original Boutique Label 16” (41 cm.) Standing upon a wooden case which encloses the mechanism is a bisque head lady with blue glass eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth
with pale accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, carton torso with shortened legs (designed so, when standing on wooden case, the skirt will fall over her legs and the base to appear as though proper height), wire upper arms, kid poupée arms. When wound, the lady glides forward, turns and revolves in elegant waltzing movements, fans herself and lifts lorgnette, while music plays. Condition: generally excellent, mechanism and music function well. Marks: American Bazaar (and Amsterdam address, original paper label of boutique which offered the automaton). Comments: French, circa 1865, various firms presented the waltzing lady including Vichy and Jules Steiner. Value Points: beautiful face on the elegant lady with original brown velvet gown, accessories, with original boutique label on base. $6500/9500 103
158. Petite French Bisque Bébé by Leon Casimir Bru with Rare Painted Teeth, Splendid Eyes and Signed Bru Shoes 12” (30 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate with modeled bosom and shoulderblades, brilliant blue paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes feathered brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth, delicately painted teeth between the shaded lips, well-defined chin, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid bébé body with gusset jointing at hips and knees, bisque lower arms and hands, antique costume and bonnet. Condition: generally excellent, minor professional restoration on left hand. Marks: (circle dot symbol) 3/0. Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1880. Value Points: desirable petite model with rare painted teeth, splendid eyes, sturdy body, and signed Bru shoes. $9000/12,000
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159. Victorian Miniature Dressing Table 5” (13 cm.) h. 4”w. A richly gilded soft metal miniature dressing table with elaborate fretwork has oval mirror and a rose-tinted onyx top to simulate marble. Excellent condition. Late 1800s. $200/400
160. 19th Century Five Panel Lithograph Lamp 17” (43 cm.) Originating as an oil lamp (now electrified), with white marble and 104
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161. All-Original French Bisque Bébé by Rabery and Delphieu in Superb Original Presentation Box 12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and multi-feathered brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined shaded lips, upturned lip corners, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: R 4/0 D. Comments: Rabery and Delphieu, circa 1884. Value Points: in pristine unplayed with condition, having beautiful complexion, the bébé is presented in original presentation box which is edged with lace and rose silk ribbons; the box contains an assortment of original costumes: rose satin dress with matching bonnet, cream cashmere coat with silk padded lining, summer skirt and jacket, along with rose silk tied hankies, hair brush, crisp muslin chemise and woolen knitted booties. $8000/11,000 160.
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even as the crying boy in the Vichy automaton of “Little Schoolboy in Dunce Cap”. Value Points: rare and historically significant dolls in wonderfully preserved condition, the laughing boy even protectively holding a little wax winged bird in his hands. $1200/1800
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4” (10 cm.) x 3” frames. The delicately rendered paintings on bone depict women from the romantic era of early 1800s, and are presented in matching original gilt frames with garland crest. Each painting is signed Dimare. Excellent condition. Early 1800s. $300/500
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5” (13 cm.) The oval shaped bronze frame having garland upper wreath has brown finish to simulate carved wood, and encloses a repousse silver vignette depicting a trio of little chubby boys (putti) bearing a tray laden with fruit. Excellent condition. French, late 1800s. $300/500
16” (41 cm.) Poured honey-colored wax shoulder heads of two highly characterized young boys, one with laughing expression, the other crying, each with narrow enamel eyes, open mouth with tiny teeth and brunette mohair wig, straw-filled muslin body, poured wax lower arms, hands, and feet with well defined posing of arms and hands, and each wearing its original brown woolen suit with silver buttons. Condition: generally excellent, one baby finger tip chipped. Comments: probably French, mid19th century, the figures depict “Jean Qui Rit” (John who laughs) and “Jean Qui Pleure” (John who cries) based on the illustrations in the French children’s novel by Comtesse de Segur. So popular were the figures that they were produced in many forms including dolls as these, bisque or bronze figurines and other novelties, and 165.
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166. English Poured Wax Portrait Doll of Queen Victorian Toward the End of Her Reign 18” (46 cm.) Poured wax shoulderhead with realistically-modeled features, blue glass enamel inset eyes in half-moon shape, strong nose, closed mouth with downcast lips, inserted brows and white mohair wig, softly-stuffed original muslin body, poured wax lower arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: portrait doll of Queen Victoria in the 1885 era, probably Montanari. Value Points: rare and superbly modeled portrait doll wearing original black silk satin gown, lace cap, original undergarments, stockings, shoes, with ormolu brooch and a pin depicting the Queen. $2000/2700
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167. Rare German Bisque Painted Eye Character, Model 1203, by Franz Schmidt from their Art Reform Series 12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head depicting a solemn faced child, painted narrow blue eyes, black upper eyeliner, single stroke curvy brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, brown fleecy wig, composition and wooden fully-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Deponiert F.S. & Co 1203/30 Germany. Comments: Franz Schmidt, from their art character reform series, circa 1910. Value Points: few examples of the wistful-faced character are known to exist, this example with very fine choice and sculpting, appealing size with original body and body finish. The doll has a blue ribbon award from UFDC 2009 convention. $2500/3500
168. Rare German Velvet Resting Bunny by Steiff 4” (10 cm.) The light brown velvet bunny is resting on his paws, with 108
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169. German Velvet Bunny with Black Shoe Button Eyes by Steiff 6” (15 cm.) The firmly-stuffed velvet bunny has tinted rose accents, little cotton tail, soft bunny ears, shoe button eyes, and original Steiff button in ear. Excellent condition. Germany, Steiff, circa 1920s. $1100/1300
170. German Velvet “Bully” by Steiff with Original Ruff 6” (15 cm.) Of creamy velvet with painted and stitched black spots and face mask, black velvet ears, black embroidered nose and mouth, amber glass eyes, original ruff, and with original silver button in ear. Very good condition, slightly dusty. Germany, Steiff, circa 1930, the model “Bully”. $600/900
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172. Rare German Bisque Portrait of Older Child, Model 150, by Simon and Halbig 14� (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted facial features with
deeply sculpted eye sockets, painted blue eyes, closed mouth with somber expression, rounded elongated nose with upturned tip, auburn mohair wig, composition ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 150 S&H. Comments: Simon & Halbig, from their art-character series, circa 1910. Value Points: very rare model from the limited series created by Simon and Halbig, and having compelling contemplative expression, the doll has beautiful painting, original body, wonderful antique costume, and original toy store label. Ex-collection Lego Museum of Antique Dolls. $8000/9500 109
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173. German Mohair “Bully” in Rare Orange Color by Steiff 10” (25 cm.) Of creamy and orange mohair, the swivel head pup, made to represent the French bulldog that was so popular at the time, “Bully” has large amber glass eyes, embroidered nose, velvet corded mouth line, collar ruff, and very large wire-framed ears with original Steiff button in ear. Generally excellent. Germany, Steiff, circa 1930. $1800/2400
174. Very Rare Early German Velvet Pup on Cushion 5 ½” (14 cm.) Velvet dog with brown back and crown, cream velvet underbelly and muzzle is seated on his back legs, his paws held out in a beseeching manner, black bead eyes, tail, with green ribbon ties around his torso which enclose a basket with silk 174.
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pincushion, black leatherette collar and with original early Steiff button in ear. The pup is posed upon its original velvet cushion. Excellent condition. Germany, Steiff, circa 1910. $1500/1800
175. German Mohair Dog “Pip” by Steiff with Original Label 6” (15 cm.) Of creamy mohair, the little pug-faced puppy has over-sized round head, swivel neck, black glass upper glancing googly eyes, black embroidered nose, stitched-down ears, and with original metal-edged card stock label “Pip 6312.0 Steiff Original”. Germany, Steiff, 1920s. $1000/1300
176. German Mohair Dog “Spitz” by Steiff with Original Harness 9 ½” (24 cm.) Of very lush white mohair, the Spitz dog has a felt flannel face and ears, jointed neck and legs, stitch-shaped face, black shoe button eyes, black nose, very long curled tail, and with original leather harness accented with tiny brass studs. With original button in ear, rare mid-size of the wonderfully detailed dog. Generally excellent. Germany. Steiff, circa 1915. $1400/1700
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composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side hip jointing. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: B.P. (crossed swords) BSW (in heart) 2097 - 4. Comments: Bruno Schmidt, circa 1912. Value Points: the flirty eyes toddler wears pretty dress and cap with embroidered flowers. $400/600 111
178. A Matched Set of Eight American Felt Brownies by R. John Wright 8 ½� (22 cm.) Each with pressed felt facial features, large blue googly eyes, classic Brownie body with plump torso and very long slender legs, each with original felt costume and accessories inspired by the 112
illustrations of Palmer Cox. Mint condition, each preserved in its original box along with documents, and each has original label on the doll and box. The Brownies are a matched set, each numbered #42, and include Cowboy, Jockey, Canadien, Policeman, Irishman, Indian, Sailor, and Englishman. $2500/3500
179. German Paper Mache Policeman Brownie Candy Container 10” (25 cm.) The paper mache Brownie with large brown down-glancing googly eyes and wide beaming smile, has modeled helmet with shield number 44, holds wooden bobby stick and has sculpted blue policeman’s uniform and is resting on very skinny legs and attached to wooden base. The head removes for its purpose as a candy container. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1895. $400/700
181. German Paper Mache Uncle Sam Nodder from Palmer Cox Brownies
180. German Paper Mache Chinaman Nodder from Palmer Cox Brownies
9” (23 cm.) The paper mache head with top hat and large down-glancing googly eyes is spring attached in “nodder” fashion to a skinny paper mache torso resting on really skinny legs, with right arm extended, and with painted costume and mounted on original wooden base. Generally excellent. Germany, circa 1895, depicted is Uncle Sam from the Palmer Cox Brownies series. $500/800
9” (23 cm.) The paper mache head with attached paper cap and large side-glancing googly eyes is spring attached in “nodder” fashion to a paper mache torso resting on skinny legs, with painted costume and mounted on original wooden base. Generally excellent. Germany, circa 1895, depicted is The Chinaman from the Palmer Cox Brownies series. $500/800 113
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12” (30 cm.) Having very over-sized paper mache head with painted googly eyes, monocle and black top hat, looselyattached by wooden dowel to a skinny body and elongated legs, posed on wooden base. When lightly tapped, the head nods back and forth. Generally excellent, some light costume fading. Germany, circa 1895, inspired by illustrations of Palmer Cox. $600/900
8 ½” (22 cm.) Heavy stoneware stein has all-around raised scenes of Brownie characters frolicking in the forest, with Chinaman, Uncle Sam, The Dude and more, and a seated figure of the Policeman atop the pewter-edged lid. The stein is decorated in shades of green. Marked “0131 Made in Germany”. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1895, from designs inspired by Palmer Cox illustrations. $400/600
183. German Paper Mache Nodding Chinaman Brownie from Palmer Cox Illustrations 12” (30 cm.) Having very over-sized paper mache head with painted googly eyes and Chinese cap, loosely-attached by wooden dowel to a skinny body and elongated legs, posed on wooden base. When lightly tapped, the head nods back and forth. Generally excellent, some light costume fading. Germany, circa 1895, inspired by illustrations of Palmer Cox. $600/900 183.
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186. German Paper Mache Nodding Brownie Policeman from Palmer Cox Illustrations 12” (30 cm.) Having very over-sized paper mache head with painted googly eyes, and with sculpted helmet lettered US, loosely-attached by wooden dowel to a skinny body and elongated legs wearing Police uniform, posed on wooden base. When lightly tapped, the head nods back and forth. Generally excellent, some light costume fading. Germany, circa 1895, inspired by illustrations of Palmer Cox. $600/900
187. German Stoneware Pewter-Handled Stein with Colorful Brownie Scenes 8” (20 cm.) The stoneware stein is encircled with colorful raised designs of 12 Brownies frolicking in the forest; the troupe includes classic figures from the Palmer Cox illustrations including Chinaman, Indian, Sailor, Uncle Sam, The Dude and more. Seated atop the pewter-edged lid of the stein is the Policeman Brownie. Marked “0193 Made in Germany” Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1895. $500/800 186.
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188. German Bisque Googly, Model 221, by Kestner with Original Wig and Body 12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head with rounded facial shape, large brown glass side-glancing googly eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly side lashes, angled feathered brows, accented nostrils of little button-shaped nose, impish smile of closed mouth, blonde mohair bobbed wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body, nicely costumed including lithographed tin lunch pail. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: B made in Germany 6 JDK 221 Ges Gesch. Comments: Kestner, circa 1912. Value Points: appealing petite size of the beloved googly, with original wig, body, body finish, and very fine quality of bisque. $2700/3200
189. Four Various Early Cloth Brownie Dolls 6” (15 cm.) -7”, Including lithographed muslin figure of Brownie Indian; muslin Brownie with hand-painted facial features, stockinette torso and cap, wire armature legs, and sateen jacket; and pair of stockinette Brownies with hand-painted features, wire-armature limbs, and original costumes. Excellent condition. Circa 1895. $600/900 190.
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6” (15 cm.) All-bisque character with swivel head, black sculpted hair with feathered bangs and bobbed hair, painted facial features, blue side-glancing eyes, single stroke brows, rounded nose, impish smile on closed moth, sculpted blue and yellow costume, loopjointed bisque arms and legs, pointing right finger, brown sculpted shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Kestner, circa 1915, depicted is Max from 19th century children’s books of Wilhem Busch and popularized in the early 20th century American comic strip, The Katzenjammer Kids. Value Points: rare all-bisque comic character with very fine modeling. $1100/1500
191. German AllBisque “Baby Bud” with Glass Googly Eyes
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192. German Bisque Brown-Eyed Googly, Model 165, by Hertel and Schwab 13” (33 cm.) Bisque socket head with rounded facial shape, brown glass sleep and side-glancing googly eyes, painted curly lashes, lightly feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with watermelon-slice-shaped smile, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing, nicely costumed including a funny little straw hat labeled “Will You Propose?”. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 165 - 1. Comments: Hertel and Schwab, circa 1917, their model marketed as “Jubilee Googly”. Value Points: delightful little sprite with fine quality of bisque and painting. $2500/3500
193. German Paper Mache Sailor Brownie with Sailboat Along with Jumping Jack 5” (13 cm.) The paper mache sailor has highly-characterized features of Brownie, with large googly eyes, wide beaming smile, sculpted and painted sailor costume, jointing at shoulders and hips. Included is a wooden sail boat with American flag. Along with jumping jack Brownie having paper mache double-sided face with very large blue googly eyes, wide smile, attached top hat; attached to light wood double-sided body with loose jointing at shoulders, hips and knees, and with painted Uncle Sam costume. Excellent condition. Circa 1895, depicted is Uncle Sam inspired by the Palmer Cox Brownies illustrations. $500/800 191.
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jacket with brass buttons. Generally excellent, some fading of jacket. Germany, Steiff, 1915. $2200/2600
196. German Bisque WideEyed Character, 2033, Known as “Wendy” 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 balljointed body. Condition: generally excellent, original body and body finish. Marks: 2033 BSW (in heart) 537 5. 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 an philtrum dimples, beautifully formed mouth, and wearing antique mariner costume, undergarments, straw bonnet, saddle shoes. $6500/8500
197. Very Dear Petite German Bisque Art Character, 2033, by Bruno Schmidt Known as “Wendy”
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194. Rare German Bisque Art Character, Model 107, “Karl”, by Kammer and Reinhardt 12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head with slender elongated facial shape, painted blue eyes, black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils of aquiline nose, closed mouth with very full lips in downcast pensive expression, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R 107 30. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1910, the model “Karl” from their art character series, from an original 1898 sculpture by the Berlin artist, Lewin Funcke, which he offered to the Kammer and Reinhardt firm for use as a doll’s head. Value Points: the pensive expression of the older child model has very fine quality of bisque and painting, original body and body finish, antique mariner costume, undergarments, socks, signed shoes. $7500/9500
195. Rare German Velvet Peter Rabbit with Original Jacket by Steiff 10” (25 cm.) The upright-standing velvet bunny has center-seamed face, black shoe button eyes on red felt backing, stitched-on ears, and wearing original red felt slip-on slippers, blue felt flannel 118
10 ½” (27 cm.) Bisque socket head, small blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, short painted lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with downcast pouty lips, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2033 BSW (in heart) 537 2/0. Comments: Bruno Schmidt, the model known as “Wendy”, circa 1912. Value Points: rare petite model of the beloved character doll with finest bisque and painting, original body and body finish, antique mariner costume, shoes marked 2/0. $2800/3500
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were stored in an original old wooden trunk box along with their trousseaux and accessories. The trunk, which is included with this doll #199, has the trunk label of Baldomme, Bazar Central of Dijon, as well as a the handwritten note indicating its original owner, Madame Richard Guillemot (partially illegible). Value Points: an important trousseau doll, increasingly impossible to find in this original state of preservation, is enhanced by her beautiful face and fine condition. Her trousseau includes five gowns (shown here, one with very separate rare overlay open weave jacket, and one with separate embroidered lace wrap; one with matching bonnet) along with three additional bonnets, wooden hat box, early woven shoes, parasol, lambswool muff, lace shawl, gloves, white pique jacket, cream cashmere cape, and extensive undergarments. $9500/12,500
199. Outstanding Grand French Bisque Poupée with Extensive Trousseau 28” (71 cm.) Bisque shoulder head with very plump face and delicate complexion, brilliant cobalt blue glass inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, delicately feathered brows, mauve blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils, closed mouth with shaded outlined lips, original blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupée body with shapely torso, gusset-jointing at hips, knees, elbows, stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent, fresh and sturdy original body. Comments: French, circa 1865, attributed to Blampoix. This poupée, along with following lot #200, have been recently discovered in the attic rooms of a chateau near Dijon, France in the Bourgogne region; both dolls 199 accessories
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200. French Bisque Poupée with Wooden Articulated Body, Extensive Trousseau, and Original Boutique Label of Au Paradis des Enfants 30” (76 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, delicate complexion, brilliant cobalt blue enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, shapely wooden body with defined derriere and waist, dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips, and knees, with original kid-over-wood at the knee jointing, bisque lower arms and well-shaped hands. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Au Paradis des Enfants (original Paris label on torso). Comments: French, circa 1865, the doll was discovered with her sister poupée in the attic of a French chateau near Dijon, France, preserved with her trousseaux and accessories. Both poupées have remained in the original family until this time; this particular doll was acquired from the prestigious Parisian toy store of Au Paradis des
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Enfants. Value Points: extremely rare grand size of the wooden fullyarticulated body, with original superb bisque portrait head, original wig, original boutique label, and owning an extensive trousseau comprising five ensembles (one notable purple skirt with matching purple bonnet, ivory satin gown with added pleated cap, brown silk gown with fur wrap, one black silk ensemble with outstanding fur wrap having beaded and lace trim), along with rose silk slippers, blue woven slippers, two pairs of shoes, various accessories, hat box, cotton tablier with handmade rickrack and various undergarments. $15,000/23,000 200 details
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202. Very Rare German Bisque Doll Resembling Bru Brevete by Ernst Grossman, Size 0 201. Beautiful Sonneberg Bisque Doll with Rare Double Row of Teeth by Ernst Grossman 14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass spiral threaded eyes, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth with slightly-parted lips, two rows of tiny porcelain teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, antique undergarments. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 7 (head) E.G.(body stamp, in circle). Comments: Ernst Grossman, circa 1880, with rare early deposed body. Value Points: very rare facial model with dear gentle smiling expression, early deposed body in near mint condition. $1200/1600 124
9” (23 cm.) Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, large brown glass enamel inset eyes, long painted curly lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, accented lips, unpierced ears, blonde mohair wig with long braids, original composition and wooden body jointed at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees with very plump limbs, tiny ankles and feet, small cupped fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 0 (head) E,G. (stamp on torso). Comments: Ernst Grossman, circa 1880, who registered the first jointed composition doll body in Germany, making this a landmark doll both for its body style, and for its facial model which closely resembles the Brevete bébé of Bru. Value Points: the rarity of the model is enhanced by its absolute charm and quality. $1800/2500
203. German All-Bisque Closed Mouth Doll by Kestner 5 ½” (14 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kidedged bisque torso, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs with painted white stockings and black laced ankle boots, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 0. Comments: Kestner, circa 1880. Value Points: wonderful little face with beautiful painting. $600/800
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mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 536 2/0. Comments: Bahr and Proschild, circa 1912. Value points: the dainty child has lovely bisque and sculpting, original body and body finish, pretty antique costume. $400/600
205. French Musical Automaton “Lady with Lorgnette and Tapping Foot” by Lambert
204. Dainty German Bisque Character, 536, by Bahr and Proschild 12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, tiny blue glass sleep eyes, delicately-painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, impressed dimples, blonde
21” (53 cm.) Seated upon a velvet covered base is a lady with bisque head, brown glass eyes, real lashes, painted lower lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, bisque shoulderplate, composition lower arms, one piece carton torso and right leg, left leg hinged at hip. She is holding a powder puff in her right hand and a lorgnette in left right. When wound, music plays, she turns her head side to side, nods, blinks her eyes, alternately gazes through the lorgnette and then lifts the powder puff; meanwhile she taps her foots in time to the music. Condition: generally excellent, music and mechanism function well. Marks: 1159 Germany Halbig S&H 7 (head) L.B. (key). Comments: Lambert, circa 1895. Value Points: charming automaton with multiple movement, lovely costume and presentation. $5500/7500 125
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and legs, painted white stockings with magenta ties, black ankle boots with blue tassels, lovely lace dress, undergarments, woven bonnet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 4 (head and torso). Comments: Kestner, circa 1885. Value Points: very rare large size of the all bisque doll with fancily painted boots. $1400/2100
208. Grand German All-Bisque Doll with Yellow Ankle Boots 206. Gorgeous French Bisque Bébé with Portrait Face and Original Boutique Label 17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head with elongated full cheeks, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with beautifully-shaped lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition fully-jointed body with straight wrists, beautiful antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 0 (head) A La Mignonette Poupées et Bébés Mon Guigue (paper label on body). Comments: circa 1880, mystery maker. Value Points: especially beautiful doll with finest quality sculpting, complexion with delicately blushed cheeks and eyelids, original body and body finish with rare boutique label. $6500/8500
207. Beautiful German All-Bisque Doll by Kestner with Black Ankle Boots and Tassels 10” (25 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, lightly-feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth with outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, brunette mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms 126
9” (23 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, very plump face, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, mauve blushed eye shadow, open mouth, two square cut upper teeth, one square cut lower tooth, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointing at shoulders, bent elbows and cupped fingers, shapely torso, peg-jointing at hips, sturdy plump legs with tiny ankles, yellow painted ankle boots with black lacing, and heels, pretty antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, little flake at right stringhole. Marks: 102 12. Comments: Kestner, circa 1885. Value Points: beautiful doll in grand size for all-bisque, with fancy boots. $1200/1800
209. French Wax Bunting Babies “Jean Qui Rit” and “Jean Qui Pleure” 10” (25 cm.) Wrapped in a pressed paper bunting to simulate pique fabric are two wax head babies,
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each with blue glass eyes and closed mouths modeled as though open and with beaded teeth, blonde mohair wig, lace bonnet. The bunting is decorated with lace edging and blue silk ribbons, and has a pull-string “mama” crier. Condition: very good, all original, some dustiness of bunting. Comments: French, circa 1890, the models represent the popular French storybook figures “Jean qui rit” and “Jean qui pleure”. Value Points: charming presentation is all original. $600/900
210. Gorgeous French Bisque Premiere Bébé, Size 4, by Emile Jumeau with Signed Shoes 14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced
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ears, blonde lambswool wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 4 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878, an early bébé. Value Points: gorgeous bébé has beautiful eyes and bisque, near mint original early body, and is wearing original muslin chemise, undergarments, original aqua and lace dress, woven bonnet, stockings, and ivory silk shoes impressed “Bébé Jumeau Depose 4”. $5500/7500
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211. Beautiful French Bisque Bébé by Leon Casimir Bru with Perfect Bisque Hands 13” (33 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate with modeled bosom and shoulderblades, very plump cheeks and chin, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with pale accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid bébé body with gusset-jointing at hips and knees, bisque forearms. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (circle dot symbol) 2 (head and shoulders). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1880. Value Points: beautiful petite bébé with very fine flawless bisque, sturdy original body and perfect bisque hands, fine antique costume. $10,000/12,000
212. Grand French Bisque Bébé, Size 11, by Leon Casimir Bru with Signed Bru Shoes 24” (61 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate with modeled bosom and shoulderblades, blue glass paperweight inset eyes of great depth, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, dimpled chin and philtrum, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid bébé body with Chevrot hinged hips, wooden lower legs, bisque forearms and hands. Condition: generally excellent, restoration to right baby finger. Marks: Bru Jne 11 (head and shoulders). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1886. Value Points: very fine quality of bisque, dramatic large eyes, original body, fine antique silk costume and bonnet, and signed “Bru Jne Paris 11” shoes. $9000/13,000
213. Pair, Very Fine German Bronze Sculptures of Elegant Ladies, Dated 1873
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8” (20 cm.) The upper torso female busts are adorned with fancy hats and dresses and are mounted on marble bases. Each is incised “Iffland 1873 Aktien-Gesellschaft H. Glandenbeck”. The busts were sculpted by Franz Iffland, Berlin sculptor in the late 19th century, and cast in the important German foundry of Gladenbeck; the foundry was known for producing very high quality bronze castings. Excellent condition. Late 1800s. $1200/1600
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214. French Bisque Brown-Eyed Bébé with Incised Depose Mark by Jumeau 22” (56 cm.) Bisque socket head, large brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined lips, separatelymodeled pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Jumeau (incised) 9 (and artists checkmarks on head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1884, the incised depose model was made for one or two years only. Value Points: gorgeous modeling with well-defined features, finest bisque, original wig, body, body finish, and wearing lovely silk antique dress, undergarments, stockings, and leather shoes signed “Bébé Jumeau 9”. $3200/4500
215. German All-Bisque Brown-Eyed Mignonette 5” (13 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, brown glass inset eyes, painted features, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white stockings and black two-strap shoes, silk costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1900. Value Points: pretty closed mouth mignonette with sweet expression. $300/500
216. French Mechanical Toy “Jardiniere” by Roullet et Decamps 10” (25 cm.) A bisque shoulderhead doll with blue glass eyes, painted features, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, carton torso, hinged hips for walking, wire arms, metal hands, is standing behind a tin cart with painted and decorated flowers, and having two spoked wheels. When 130
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wound, the lady “walks”, thus moving the cart forward. Condition: original well-preserved presentation, mechanism functions willfully. Comments: Roullet et Decamps, circa 1880, the toy was presented in their catalog as “Jardiniere” and described as having “costume riche”. Value Points: the dainty lady with pretty face is beautifully preserved, wearing luxurious original silk costume and cap, with beautiful velvet flowers and plants in the cart. $2500/4500
217. Beautiful French Bisque Bébé E.J. in Original Golden Velvet Ensemble and Signed Jumeau Shoes 23” (58 cm.) Bisque socket head, deep amber brown glass
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paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, mauve blushed eye shadow, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, dimpled chin, separately modeled pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose E. 11 J (head) Jumeau Medaillee d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1885. Value Points: especially beautiful face whose dramatic amber eyes perfectly complement her original velvet costume, original body and body finish, original signed Jumeau shoes. $3500/4500 131
Cox, each with googly eyes, spindly legs, wearing felt uniform and holding a parade instrument. The Brownie band is presented upon a wooden bandstand with patriotic bunting and banner. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Palmer Cox Brownie Band (each has original paper label). Designed and made by American artist, R. John Wright, 2007, each doll carries its original musical instrument; included are original boxes and certificates of authenticity for each figure and for bandstand which was made in a limited edition of 50. Also included is Uncle Sam Brownie in mint condition, with original label indicating that the doll is #1 Prototype of that model. $1800/2300
218. American Felt Brownies on “Strike Up the Band” Bandstand With Prototype Uncle Sam by R. John Wright 8 ½” (22 cm.) Each is all felt with pressed and painted facial features depicting the Brownie characters as created by Palmer 132
219. Set of Six German Paper Mache Brownie Characters Inspired by Palmer Cox Illustrations 5” (13 cm.) Each is of paper mache with well-detailed modeling of googly-eyed facial features and costume to illustrate the character, with jointing at shoulders and hips. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1895. $1200/1500
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220. German Stoneware PewterHandled Stein with Brownie Theme 8 ½” (22 cm.) Heavy stoneware stein has all-around raised scenes of Brownie characters frolicking in the forest, with Chinaman, Uncle Sam, The Dude and more, and a seated figure of the Policeman atop the pewter-edged lid. The stein is decorated in shades of brown and green. Marked “0130 Made in Germany”. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1895, from designs inspired by Palmer Cox illustrations. $400/600
221. Rare Softpaste Pitcher and Serving Dish Featuring Scenes of Palmer Cox Brownies 8” (20 cm.) h. pitcher. The tall pitcher is decorated with six different amusing scenes of Brownies, mostly with multiple figures, and featuring classic models from the Palmer Cox books, including Uncle Sam, Irishman, and more. Along with a matching handled serving dish with three compartments, and showing 23 different Brownies. The pitcher is labeled “The Brownies (Smoker)” and the dish is labeled “The Brownies (Gym)”. A description of the Brownies appears on the underside of each. Excellent condition. Circa 1895. $500/700
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222. Majolica Figurine of Palmer Cox Brownie as Policeman 8” (20 cm.) The soft-paste majolica figurine depicts English Policeman as a Brownie standing upon a self-base which simulates stony ground, with three barrel jars arranged around him; the Brownie has a sculpted classic English Bobby costume which includes an open-top top helmet designed for use as candle holder. Incised 3196 from the series. Excellent condition. Circa 1895, inspired by the Palmer Cox Brownie illustrations. $500/700
223. French Porcelain Mug with Amusing Hand-Painted Scenes 4 ½” (11 cm.) The porcelain mug has hand-painted scenes depicting nine Brownies at a festive party held in front of a fence; a crowd of people are peeking over the fence. Marked “J.P. France”. Excellent condition. French, circa 1900. $400/500 223.
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224. Majolica Figurine of Palmer Cox Brownie 8” (20 cm.) The soft-paste majolica figurine depicts a Brownie standing upon a self-base designed to simulate stony ground, with three barrel jars arranged around him; the Brownie wears an apron over his costume, and his cap has an open top designed for use as candle holder. Incised 3190 from the series. Excellent condition. Circa 1895, inspired by the Palmer Cox Brownie illustrations. $400/600
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225. Majolica Figurine of Palmer Cox Brownie 8” (20 cm.) The soft-paste majolica figurine depicts a Brownie standing upon a self-base which simulates stony ground, with three barrel jars arranged around him; the Brownie wears a long-tailed green jacket and checkered vest, and his cap has an open top designed for use as candle holder. Incised 3192 from the series. Excellent condition. Circa 1895, inspired by the Palmer Cox Brownie illustrations. $400/600
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Incised 3191 from the series. Excellent condition. Circa 1895, inspired by the Palmer Cox Brownie illustrations. $500/700
227. French Porcelain Hand-Painted Mug Depicting Scenes of Playful Brownies 6” (15 cm.) The porcelain mug has rich gold edging with a border of Brownie faces, and is decorated with scenes of playful Brownies inspired by the illustrations of Palmer Cox. Marked “Limoges France” and hand-lettered “C.P.M. Xmas 1900”. Excellent condition. Circa 1900 $400/600
226. Majolica Figure of Uncle Sam from Palmer Cox Brownies 9 ½” (24 cm.) The soft-paste majolica figurine depicts Uncle Sam as a Brownie standing upon a self-base which simulates stony ground, with three barrel jars arranged around him; the Brownie has a sculpted classic Uncle Sam costume including open-top top hat designed for use as candle holder. 227.
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229. German Mohair Dog “Fox” by Steiff in Rare Larger Size 14” (36 cm.) Of lush white mohair, the fox terrier has black spot and stitched-down ears, amber glass eyes, embroidered nose, red leatherette collar, original Steiff button with red cloth label and original collar paper label “Fox”. Excellent condition. Germany, Steiff, circa 1930, rare larger size in wonderfully-preserved condition. $1600/2100
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228. German Bisque “Mein Liebling”, Model 117, by Kammer and Reinhardt 26” (66 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, pretty antique costume. Condition: 136
generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 117 66. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912, the model was marketed as “Mein Liebling” (my darling). Value Points: the sweet-faced expressive doll is enhanced with wonderful luminous complexion, and has original wig, body, and body finish. $3000/3800
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little mohair play ball, has green glass eyes, pink embroidered nose, and extended tail. Excellent condition. Germany, Steiff, circa 1920. $400/600
231. German Velvet Black and White “Bully” by Steiff 11” (28 cm.) including ears. Of soft brushed velvet in black and white, modeled to represent the French bulldog who was the darling of Parisian salons in the 1920s, the large-sized model has swivel head, wire-framed stand-up ears, amber glass eyes, embroidered nose, freckles, painted mouth, tail, and leather studded collar with bell. Excellent condition. Germany, Steiff, circa 1928. $1600/1900
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232. German Bisque Character, Rare to Find Model 120, by Simon and Halbig 21” (53 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lower lashes, short brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S&H 120 53. Comments: Simon and Halbig, the model is near identical to the open mouth variation of K*R’s open mouth 117, which Simon and Halbig also produced, circa 1915. Value Points: rare model with beautiful bisque, gleaming patina of complexion, original wig, body, body finish, great antique costume. $1100/1500
233. German Mohair St. Bernard “Berenie Samarit” with Barrel by Steiff 10” (25 cm.) l. Of soft creamy mohair with shaded brown accents, russet stitched-down ears, amber glass eyes encircled by black painted circles, black embroidered nose, black painted freckles and mouth, long bushy tail, red leatherette collar with attached wooden barrel. With original Steiff button, yellow tag and original paper neck label “Berenie Samarit”. Excellent condition. Germany, Steiff, circa 1950s. $1300/1700 137
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235. French Bisque Bébé, Figure A, by Jules Steiner with Rare Open Mouth
29” (74 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes with dot highlights, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked fringed brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over original Steiner pate, French composition fully-jointed body with straight wrists, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: A 19 Le Parisien Bte SGDG (head) Le Petit Parisien Bébé Steiner Medaille d’Or Paris 1889 (body). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1890. Value Points: lovely bisque and complexion, original body and body finish. $2800/3600
25” (64 cm.) Bisque socket head, deep blue glass paperweight sleep eyes, painted lashes with dot highlights, mauve blushed eye shadow, thickly fringed brows, shaded nostrils, open mouth with outlined lips, row of porcelain teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate, French composition fully jointed body, antique silk and velvet costume, bonnet, leather shoes, undergarments. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: A 17 Le Parisien Bte SGDG (head) Le Petit Parisien Bébé Steiner Medaille d’Or Paris 1889. Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1889. Value Points: dramatic painting of lashes and brows are wonderful contrast to the shy expression, original body and body finish with rare original white fingernails. $2800/3500
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236. German All-Bisque Mignonette with Rare Striped Stockings
6” (15 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, blue and white striped stockings, two strap black heeled shoes, antique undergarments. Condition: generally excellent, chips at upper legs and back torso. Marks: 8. Comments: circa 1890. Value Points: very pretty face, rare striped stockings. $700/1100
237. French Bisque Brown-Eyed Bébé by Bru with Lovely Costume 17” (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kidedged bisque shoulderplate, modeled bosom and shoulderblades, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid bébé body with Chevrot hinged hips, wooden lower legs, bisque lower arms and hands. Condition: very good, restoration to left arm and bottom of right ear. Marks: Bru Jne 5 (head and shoulders). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1886. Value Points: the pretty bébé has entrancing eyes with rich decoration, original body, and lovely aqua silk antique costume with matching bonnet, undergarments, cream kidskin shoes. $7000/9500 139
accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition body with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bru Jne R 2. Comments: Maison Bru, circa 1892. Value Points: pretty petite bébé is wearing factory original chemise, along with antique undergarments, woven bonnet. $1700/2300
240. French Automaton “Bébé Hiding in Cabbage Rose” by Roullet et Decamps 12” (30 cm.) Arranged upon a green velvet covered base is a paper mache cabbage rose with green velvet bowl and pink-tinged muslin petals, and with additional decorative flowers. Hiding inside the cabbage rose is a bisque head child doll with brown glass paperweight eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, who is
238. French Bisque Bébé by Gaultier 22” (56 cm.) Bisque socket head with plump cheeks, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, long painted curly lashes, widely-arched brushstroked brows, rose blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F 9 G. (block letters). Comments: Gaultier, circa 1882. Value Points: very fine detail of modeling enhanced by delicate bisque. $2800/3500
239. Petite French Bisque Bébé by Maison Bru in Original Chemise 11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brushstroked brows, rose blushed eye shadow, 239.
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242. German All-Bisque Baby in Carriage 5” (13 cm.) One-piece bisque head and torso, painted blonde brushstroked hair and facial features, blue eyes, closed mouth, loop-jointed bent bisque arms and legs, bare feet, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 386 (doll). Comments: Germany, circa 1915. Value Points: the little baby is presented in antique bi-color woven carriage. $300/500
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holding her arms up to her mouth. When wound, the lid pops open, the little bisque head emerges, turns from side to side, and moves her arms as though blowing kisses. Condition: generally excellent, mechanism functions well. Comments: Roullet et Decamps, circa 1890, the popular themed automaton was made in a variety of styles including a doll emerging from a tree trunk, a brioche, a basket, or, as this case, a petaled flower. Value Points: beautifully-preserved automaton, bearing a blue ribbon award from the 1959 UFDC convention. $3500/4500
241. Beautiful French Bisque Bébé, Series C, by Jules Steiner with Very Delicate Bisque 24” (61 cm.) Bisque socket head with pale complexion, brown glass sleep eyes which operate from wire lever at the back of head, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and multi-feathered brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over original Steiner pate, Steiner composition fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Steiner Bte SGDG Sie C 5 Bourgouin (head) J. Steiner (eyes). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1884. Value Points: delicate complexion enhances the sweet expression on the rarer Steiner model, with original body and body finish, beautiful antique aqua silk dress, undergarments, bonnet, leather ankle boots. $3500/4500 141
243. French Bisque Bébé by SFBJ in Presentation Trunk with Costumes 17” (43 cm.) doll. 19” x 11” trunk. A bisque head doll with blue glass sleep eyes, real lashes, open mouth four teeth, brunette hair in ringlet curls, French composition and wooden spring-jointed body. Condition: very good, rub on cheek complexion. Marks: Unis France 301 E. T. (head) Made in France (body stamp). Comments: French, circa 1925. Value Points: the doll is presented in original multi-layered trunk with a large assortment of original costumes and accessories. $400/600
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12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head with sculpted blonde curly short hair, painted facial features, narrow blue eyes, closed mouth formed into a delighted smile, chubby cheeks, on blue mohair plush body in the manner of teddy bear, including hood, jointed arms and legs, felt paw pads. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1915. Value Points: delightful little novelty doll. $300/500
245. French Bisque Character Known as “Twirp”, Model 247, by SFBJ 15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted brown curly lower lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with two beaded upper teeth, tongue tip, brunette human hair in short curls, French composition and wooden fully-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 247 Paris 6. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1912. Value Points: especially nice luminous bisque on the impish character, near mint original body. $900/1300
246. French Bisque Character 251, by SFBJ with Wonderful Toddler Body 15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lower lashes, short feathered brows, open mouth, two beaded upper teeth, tongue, brunette mohair bobbed wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: France SFBJ 251 Paris 6. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1912. Value Points: original lashes and wig, near mint original toddler body. $800/1200
247. French Bisque Pouty-Faced Toddler, Model 252, by SFBJ 15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lower lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with pouting lips, brunette mohair bobbed wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 252 Paris 6 (head) (original paper label on body). Comments: SFBJ, circa 1912. Value Points: sought after model with very expressive facial frown, fine gleaming bisque, original body and body finish. $2200/2800 143
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249. German Bisque Glass-Eyed Character, 531, by Kley and Hahn 12” (30 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, brushstroked short boyish hair, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing, antique sailor costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 531. Comments: Kley and Hahn. circa 1915. Value Points: rare little fellow with wonderfully impressed dimples, original toddler body with fine original finish. $700/900
250. German Bisque Pouting Character, 2024, by Bruno Schmidt 248. German Paper Mache Character with Great Expression by Dressel 19” (48 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, brown painted boyish hair, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth with impish expression, dimpled chin, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique romper suit. Condition: generally excellent, some wear to hands, touch-up on nose tip. Marks: (holz-masse stamp on torso). Comments: Cuno and Otto Dressel, circa 1910. Value Points: rare model with wonderfully characterized expression. $600/900 144
15” (38 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head with painted short blonde boyish hair, painted facial features, shaded blue down-glancing eyes, black and red upper eyeliner, feathered brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing, nice sailor costume and holding little toy wooden boat. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2024/4 540 6. Comments: Bruno Schmidt, circa 1912, the facial modeling bears a close resemblance to the firm’s doll, model 2033 known as “Wendy”. Value Points: well-defined solemn expression enhanced by choice bisque, original toddler body in fine condition. $600/900
251. Petite French Bisque Bébé from Maison Bru in Original Mariner Costume 11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes,
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brushstroked fringed brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden body with jointing at shoulders, elbows and hips. Condition: generally excellent, flakes on pierced ear holes, original body and body finish except wear on lower left arm and hand . Marks: Bru JneR 2. Comments: Maison Bru, Girard epoch, circa 1892. Value Points: the petite bébé wears antique sailor costume and cap with gilt lettering “Paris”. $1200/1700
252. Wonderful French Candy Container Depicting Sailor Boy with Shell-Covered Basket 11” (28 cm.) Arranged on original wooden base with sandy-grout cover is a bisquehead boy with blue glass eyes, open mouth, row of teeth, brunette curly hair, carton body, bisque lower arms and legs with bare feet, posed alongside a large woven basket whose lid is covered with tiny shells. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: D 8/0 (doll). Comments: for the French market, circa 1900. Value Points: in perfectlypreserved condition, the little boy wears original silk sailor costume, and holds a fishing net; the basket was designed to hold an assortment of candies, as presented by a prestige Parisian candy shop. $1400/1800
253. German Bisque Character Boy, Model 143 with Steiff “Mat” Doll 13” (33 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, outlined lips, two porcelain upper teeth, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Mark: B made in Germany 6 143
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(head) Germany (body). Comments: Kestner, circa 1910. Value Points: the little boy owns his own little 8” doll, “Mat” by Steiff with vinyl head, felt body, original costume, and holding original accordion, with original silver button, yellow cloth label, and paper label, in near mint condition. $800/1000 145
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ankles, painted stockings and black four-strap heeled shoes, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, two tiny flakes at stringing holes. Marks: 0. Comments: Kestner, circa 1880. Value Points: very dear little girl with wonderfully-painted features, choice bisque. $600/900 254, 255.
254. German Bisque Closed Mouth Doll, Model 128, by Kestner with Original Excelsior Body 20” (51 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted long lashes, incised eyeliner, widely-arched brushstroked brows with decorative glaze, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, dimpled chin, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: H made in Germany 12 128 (head) Excelsior (body). Comments: Kestner, circa 1890. Value Points: rare closed mouth model with lovely bisque, original body in near mint condition, antique costume comprising red woolen coat, brimmed bonnet, dress, undergarments, socks and boots. $1200/1700
257. A Trio of German All-Bisque Miniature Dolls in Original Costumes 4” (10 cm.) One-piece bisque head and torso, glass sleep eyes, painted features, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, jointed arms and legs, painted shoes and stockings. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1910. Value Points: the little dolls wear factory all-original costumes. $500/800
255. Two German Costumed Santa Clauses by Steiff 8” (20 cm.) and 12”. Each has firm vinyl head with well-defined facial features, painted blue eyes, jolly expression, white mohair beard, firmly-stuffed chubby body, and is wearing original red flannel Santa Claus costume with white mohair trim. Each has original Steiff pin and yellow cloth label, and the smaller has original paper label “Santa Claus”. Very good condition. Germany, Steiff, 1950s. $400/600
256. German All-Bisque Miniature Doll by Kestner 5 ½” (14 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, lightly feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, plump cheeks, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, peg-jointed bisque arms and very shapely legs with tiny 257.
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258. Pair, German Bisque Art Characters, “Hans” and “Marie” by Kammer and Reinhardt 8” (20 cm.) and 9”. Each has bisque socket head, painted facial features, blue eyes, black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, closed mouth, pouty expression, mohair wig, composition body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks:
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K*R 114 21 (boy) K*R 101 23 (girl). Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1910, the models were marketed as Hans and Marie, from the firm’s art character series. Value Points: fine original unplayed with condition, each wearing factory original costume. $2000/2500
259. German All-Bisque Miniature Doll with Cobalt Blue Eyes 7 ½” (19 cm.) One-piece bisque head and torso, cobalt blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted knee-high rose ribbed stockings, brown one-strap shoes, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 0. Comments: Germany, possibly Alt, Beck and Gottschalk, circa 1890. Value Points: bright-eyed child in rarer large size of all-bisque. $400/600
260. 19th Century Fancy Vignette “Winter Sleigh Ride” 18” (46 cm.) Arranged on an oval base under a glass dome is a fantasy vignette in which a snow-speckled lamb is pulling a little sleigh seat which is resting upon wooden skiis; a bisque head doll with large blue glass eyes is seated on the sleigh, costumed in rose winter coat with white fur trim and muff. A castle scene is in the background, and the scene is accented with branches and leaves. On the underside of the base is a music box which keywinds at the back. The scene is in excellent condition, the music box needs repair. Comments: Late 19th century. $400/600 259.
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composition and wooden ball-jointed flapper era body with jointing above the knee, original rubber hands. Condition: generally excellent, eyelid paint worn. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 117n Germany 46. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1915, the flirty-eyed version of the beloved Mein Liebling. Value Points: flapper era child has well-functioning flirty eyes and is wearing antique red and cream school dress, undergarments, socks and shoes, and carries a jump rope and satchel. $1200/1600
261. German Bisque Flirty-Eyed Character, 117n, by Kammer and Reinhardt 18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep and “Flirty” eyes, painted curly lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, dimpled chin, brunette mohair braids, 148
262. German Bisque Character, 1295, by Franz Schmidt with Steiff “Bazi” Dog 15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, small blue glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, feathered brows, pierced nostrils, open mouth, outlined lips, two porcelain upper teeth, composition and wooden fully-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing. Marks: 1295 F.S. & C 34. Comments:
Franz Schmidt, circa 1915. Value Points: the little toddler has original body and antique costume, and owns her own little golden brown mohair dog “Bazi” by Steiff with amber glass eyes, swivel head, original metal button and paper label , circa 1940s. $600/900
263. A Trio of German Mohair St. Bernard Dogs by Steiff
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7” (18 cm.) l. largest Each of creamy mohair with accented brown and golden spots, including two dogs standing on four legs, and one seated on back haunches, each with amber glass eyes, black embroidered nose and mouth. Two with original Steiff buttons in ears. Generally excellent. Germany, Steiff, circa 1930s. $700/1000
264. Rare Painted Eye Version of the German Bisque Character, 154, by Hertel and Schwab 13” (33 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, brown painted short boyish hair with forelock, painted facial features, blue eyes with pronounced white eyedots, red and black upper eyeliner, short feathered brows, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, nice antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 154/1. Comments: Hertel and Schwab, circa 1910. Value Points: rare painted eye version of the model known as Tommy Tucker $1200/1500
265. German Bisque Green-Eyed Bisque Kitten 6 ½” (17 cm.) Bisque socket head with sculpted cat face, upright ears, grey brushed fur paint with white center streak, painted green googly side-glancing eyes, closed mouth with wide beaming smile, row of tiny beaded upper teeth, five-piece paper mache body with jointing at shoulders and hips, painted red boots. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany circa 1912. Value Points: rare little
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whimsical kitten with googly eyes. $400/600
266. German Bisque Character with Brown Glass Sleep Eyes. Model 154, by Hertel and Schwab 16” (41 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, brown sculpted boyish hair with forelock curl, brown glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, wavy brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full outlined lips, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 154/6. Comments: Hertel and Schwab, circa 1912. Value Points: very fine quality of bisque on the young lad known as Tommy Tucker, with original body and body finish, antique costume and carrying lithographed tin lunch pail. $1100/1500 149
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267. 19th Century Ebony Wooden Cabinet with Enamel and Bronze Inlay 14” (36 cm.) The doll-sized cabinet has cupboard top with two doors opening to silklined display interior, surmounted by curved arch, and two lower drawers with dovetailed construction. The cabinet is accented with nicely turned columns at the sides and ornaments with enamel and bronze inlay medallions. Excellent condition. 19th century. $600/900
268. Petite German Bisque Chinese Baby,” Ellar”, by Marseille 10” (25 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head with amber tinted complexion, black shaded hair, tiny brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, tinted brows, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, amber tinted complexion jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, body repainted. Marks: A.M. Ellar Germany 4/0 K. Comments: Marseille, circa 1915. Value Points: endearing little fellow wears wonderful antique costume. $600/800 150
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269. German Amber Bisque Portrait of Chinese Baby 353, by Marseille 12” (30 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head with amber tinted complexion, shaded black hair, small brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, shaded brows, closed mouth, amber tinted composition baby body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: AM Germany 353. 12/0K . Comments: Marseille, circa 1925. Value Points: very fine quality of bisque and flawless complexion, beautiful antique silk costume. $600/900
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270. Rare French All-Bisque Mignonette Depicting Asian Child 4 ½” (11 cm.) Solid domed amber-tinted bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, wide slanted brown eyes, dark eyeliner, side-slanted feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, mohair queue, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, bare feet, silk costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1885. Value Points: especially beautiful face on the rare allbisque mignonette. $500/800
271. German Bisque Chinese Baby, “Ellar” by Marseille 8” (20 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, tiny brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, tinted brows, shaded black hair, closed mouth with center accent line, amber tinted composition body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: A.M. Ellar Germany 2/0 K. Comments: Marseille, circa 1915. Value Points: most endearing expression with delicate smile, very fine bisque, antique silk embroidered costume. $500/800
272. German Bisque Portrait of Asian Child, 1329, by Simon and Halbig 17” (43 cm.) Amber tinted bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, black painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, shaded lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, amber-tinted composition and wooden balljointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1329 Germany Simon & Halbig S&H. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1900. Value Points: fine luminous bisque, original body and body finish. $900/1200 151
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274. German Bisque Miniature Doll Depicting Aged Woman 3 ½” (9 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead depicting an aged woman with grey sculpted hair drawn in chignon, long pointy nose, incised age lines, grey brows, closed mouth, painted gap in teeth, muslin body, bisque lower limbs, black ankle boots, antique costume. Generally excellent. Germany, circa 1890, rare model. $200/400
275. Carved Wooden Lady Doll with Dowel Jointing, at Her Spinning Wheel
273. French Automaton “Elderly Woman with Knitting” by Roullet et Decamps 24” (61 cm.) Seated upon a high-back wooden chair is a paper mache elderly woman with incised wrinkles, brown glass eyes, leather eyelids, sculpted brows, hinged jaw, row of porcelain teeth, grey hair, wire spectacles, carton torso and legs in seated pose, wire upper arms, paper mache hands, holding her knitting needles in hands. When wound, she moves her arms and hands in a realistic knitting movement, her eyelids open and close while jaw hinges open as though speaking. Condition: original painted finish and costume, albeit costume faded, some paper mache separations at sides of head, mechanism functions well. Comments: French, Roullet et Decamps, circa 1900. The automaton appeared in an early Roullet et Decamps catalog named “Vielle Tricoteuse, No. 265”. Value Points: the very characterized facial model enhances the charming homey scene. $3500/6500 152
19” (48 cm.) Carved wooden doll with swivel head, welldefined facial features and combmarked hair loosely waved from her face and captured in coiled chignon at the back of head, sculpted ears with earrings, small brown enamel inset eyes, closed mouth, strong nose, shapely torso, dowel jointing at shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees and ankles, sculpted wooden heeled shoes, with painted detail of stocking edge on legs, wearing original costume. Condition:
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structurally excellent, original painted finish with some rubs and wear. Comments: late 1800s, maker and country of origin uncertain. Value Points: rare doll with intriguing articulation, wonderfully sculpted hair. Included is an authenticallydetailed spinning wheel. $1200/1800
276. French Musical Automaton “Maestro at the Opera� by Phalibois 34� (86 cm.) Standing upon a circular platform, which contains musical and clockwork mechanisms, is a tall handsome man, having paper mache head, blue glass eyes, leather eyelids, hinged jaw, two rows of teeth and modeled tongue visible when mouth opens, blonde mohair wig, curly moustache and beard, carton torso and leg, wire upper arms, paper mache lower arms and hands. The man is formally dressed in black suit with silk lapels and hankie, shirt with bow tie and stick pin, painted black shoes, and is holding a folio in his hand. When wound, music plays, and he turns and nods his head, slightly blinks his eyes, opens and closes his mouth as though singing, and gestures dramatically with his hands. Condition: generally excellent, hands professionally repainted, eyelids need smoothing, but overall music and mechanism function well. Comments: Phalibois, late 1890s, the gentlemen depicts Maestro performing at the Opera. Value Points: rare model of automaton in captivating performance. $8500/11,500
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eyes”; the model was shown in their 1911 advertisements. Value Points: very rare character with wonderful laughing expression, very choice bisque and painting of complexion and features, antique schoolgirl costume. $7500/9500
278. German All-Bisque Miniature Solider with Sculpted Helmet 4” (10 cm.) One-piece bisque head and torso with sculpted yellow helmet over brown hair, painted features, blue eyes, moustache, closed mouth, jointed bisque arms and legs, painted shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1890. Value Points: rare little miniature with fine sculpted helmet. $300/500
277. Very Rare German Bisque Art Character, 125, with Painted Eyes by Wizlizensus 15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, very full cheeks, small blue painted eyes eyes with black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with smiling expression, accented lips, row of sculpted teeth, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 125 4. Comments: Adolf Wislizensus, circa 1910, the firm advertised a series of “charakterpuppen” that year, naming the series “Gretchen” and noting “all character series with painted as well as movable glass 154
279. Fine German Bisque Portrait of President McKinley from his American Hero Series by Dressel in Original Costume 14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head with sculpted brown hair at the
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sides of head, cut pate, painted facial features depicting an adult man, sharplydefined features, strong nose, tiny brown painted eyes, thick brushstroked brows, incised age lines, closed mouth with firmly-set lips, dimpled chin, composition body with jointing at shoulders and hips, painted black boots. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Dressel, circa 1900, from their series of historical heroes of the Spanish-American war, this model presenting William McKinley, US President during that war. Value Points: wonderfully preserved doll, among the rarest to find from that series, is perfectly preserved, wearing original military costume. $1700/2300
280. Rare German Bisque Art Character Lady, Model 616, by Fritz Bierschenk 16� (41 cm.) Bisque socket head with heart-shaped face, deeply-set eye sockets, painted blue eyes with pronounced black pupils, red and black upper eyeliner, one stroke brows, aquiline nose, accented
nostrils, closed mouth modeled as though open, row of upper beaded teeth, brunette mohair wig, composition flapper body with elongated slender torso and limbs, modeled bent arms, well costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F.B. 616 1. Comments: Fritz Bierschenk, the Sonneberg dollmaker registered this singular head model, 616, in 1908; few examples appear to have been made as evidenced by their rarity. Value Points: beautiful portrait like doll with distinctive features and body, finest bisque and painting, original wig, body, body finish and costume. $2200/2800 155
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282. Wonderful Early German Brown Teddy Bear by Steiff with Shoe Button Eyes 14” (36 cm.) Cinnamon-brown mohair teddy with pronounced snout, wide-apart ears, black shoe button eyes, black embroidered nose and mouth, softly-stuffed torso and jointed limbs, elongated arms, felt paw pads. With Steiff button in ear. Generally excellent. Germany, Steiff, circa 1908, beautiful color mohair with silky lustrous finish. $6500/8500
283. German Cloth Character Doll, Type I, by Kathe Kruse with Stylish Costume and Original Paper Label
281. Early Model German Cloth Character by Kathe Kruse Known as “Froghand”, 1911 Only 17” (43 cm.) All-cloth doll with pressed and oil-painted facial features and hair, dark brown hair with forelock curl, tiny flat modeled nose, small painted eyes in shaded green color with thick brown and black upper eyeliner, closed mouth with solemn expression, two pronounced chin seams, stitch-jointed arms, wide hips, disc-jointed five seam legs, flat-stitched hands known as “frog hands”. Condition: generally excellent, arms darkened, some wear to feet. Marks: (partly legible marking 249). Comments: Kathe Kruse, their early model known as “frog-hand” referencing the distinctive shape of hands, made in 1911 only. Value Points: especially appealing example of the very rare doll with original beautifullypainted features and hair, antique costume. $2000/3000 156
17” (43 cm.) All-cloth doll with pressed and oil-painted facial features, shaded brown hair with forelock curl, shaded brown eyes, pronounced black and brown upper eyeliner, accented nostrils, closed mouth with downcast pensive expression, stitch-jointed shoulders, wide disc-jointed five-seam legs, separatelystitched thumbs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Kathe Kruse 81053 (left foot) made in Germany 5169 (right foot). Unique Art Doll (original paper label with back-toback KK lettering). Comments: Kathe Kruse, Type I, circa 1920. Value Points: the doll has beautiful original finish, near mint body, original paper label and is wearing original very stylish costume and cap. $1800/2400
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283.1. German Cloth Character Doll, Type I, by Kathe Kruse with Original Label 17� (43 cm.) All-cloth doll with pressed and oil-painted facial features, shaded brown hair with forelock curl, shaded green/brown eyes and pronounced black and brown upper eyeliner, accented nostrils, closed mouth with downcast pensive expression, stitchjointed shoulders, wide disc-jointed five-seam legs, separately-
stitched thumbs. Condition: generally excellent, tiny nose rub. Marks: Kathe Kruse 67827 (left foot) made in Germany 484 (right foot). Unique Art Doll (original paper label with back-to-back KK lettering). Comments: Kathe Kruse, Type I, circa 1920. Value Points: the doll has beautiful original finish, near mint body, original paper label and is wearing original costume. $1600/2200
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284. German Mohair Somersaulting Teddy Bear 12” (30 cm.) Of firmly-stuffed golden mohair with swivel head, black shoebutton eyes, elongated snout, jointed limbs, and with internal mechanism which is activated by movement of the bear’s arm, causing the bear to perform somersaults. With original Steiff button in ear. Very good condition, some mohair thinning. Germany, Steiff, the bear was introduced in 1909 at the Leipzeig Toy Fair. $1500/2200
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285. Petite German Bisque Art Character, 101, by Kammer and Reinhardt 7 ½” (19 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted facial features, blue eyes, one stroke tapered brows, closed mouth with pouting expression, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition body jointed at hips and shoulders. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R 101 19. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1910, their model “Peter”. Value Points: the pouty fellow wears original Tyrolean costume. $800/1100
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286. German White Mohair Teddy by Steiff in Larger Size 18� (46 cm.) Of very lush soft white curly mohair, the firmly-stuffed bear has swivel head, long pointy snout with brown embroidered nose tip and mouth, amber glass eyes, stitched ears, elongated jointed arms and hip-jointed legs, and with pronounced hump at back upper torso. With original Steiff button in ear. Generally excellent, mohair is very lush and full, one paw pad repaired, other paw pad has a small spot. Germany, Steiff, circa 1930s, an especially desirable white bear with wonderful presence. $2500/3500
287. German Composition Munich Art Doll by Marion Kaulitz 17� (43 cm.) Solid domed firm composition socket head with highly-textured complexion, brown painted hair with feathering, defined wide-open eye sockets, blue eyes, tinted brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blushed cheeks, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, early light touch-up.
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288. Beautiful German Bisque Art Character, 134, by Hertel and Schwab with Wonderful Costume 13” (33 cm.) Bisque socket head, small blue glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, wavy brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 134 1. Comments: Hertel and Schwab, circa 1912. Value Points: rare model with very fine detail of sculpting, excellent bisque, original wig, body, and body finish and wearing superb original folklore costume. $3500/4500
289. German White Mohair Teddy Bear by Steiff with Shoe Button Eyes 13” (33 cm.) Of white mohair with soft filling, the teddy has swivel head with pronounced snout, black shoe button eyes, brown embroidered nose and mouth stitched ears far apart, disc-jointed elongated arms, disc-jointed legs, felt paw pads. With original Steiff button in ear. Excellent condition, few moth holes in paw pads. Germany, Steiff, circa 1915. $2500/3200
290. Wonderful Pair of German Bisque Toddlers, 126, by K*R in Original Costumes 8” (20 cm.) Each has bisque socket head, glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition toddler body with jointing at shoulders and hips, starfish-shaped hands. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig Germany 12619. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1915. Value Points: the little pair wear their wonderful alloriginal Tyrolean costumes and hats and with original shoes marked 2/0. $900/1300
291. Small German Brown Plush Teddy by Steiff 12” (30 cm.) Of brown plush, the little teddy has rounded face with defined snout, black shoe button eyes, black nose tip and mouth, stitched ears at sides of head, swivel head elongated torso and limbs, jointing at shoulders and hips, over-sized feet, felt paw pads. Fair/good condition, some thinning of mohair, paw pads worn. Germany, Steiff, circa 1915. $700/900
292. Beautiful German Bisque Art Character, “Marie”, Model 101, with Rare Glass Eyes and Original Costume 15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, thick fringed upper lashes, one- stroke dash brows, rounded nose, closed mouth with very full glazed lips, blonde mohair wig with side-coiled braids, 160
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composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R 101 39. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912, their model “Marie� from the art character series. Value Points: very rare glass-eyed version, choicest bisque and painting, original body and body finish, beautiful original multilayered folklore costume. $4500/6500
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J-10 (head) Le Petit Parisien Bébé Steiner (body). Comments: Joanny, circa 1888. Value Points: very distinctive facial shape is most endearing, most beautiful eyes. $2800/3500
294. Pair of Gilt Miniature Chairs with Pincushion Seats, and AllBisque Boy 4 ½” (11 cm.) doll. All-bisque doll with one-piece bisque head and torso, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, blue inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth, painted socks and two-strap shoes, is wearing original knit costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1900. Value
293. Lovely French Bisque Bébé by Joanny with Distinctive Expression 22” (56 cm.) Bisque socket head, very deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve-blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with heart-shaped upper lips, outlined lips, pierced ears, auburn mohair wig over cork pate, French composition fully-jointed body, beautiful antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, French body is not original but is of the same era and is appropriate. Marks: 294.
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295. French Bisque Lady Doll by Jumeau with Original Boutique Label and Outstanding Costume 26� (66 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed lady body with generouslyshaped bosom and derriere, tiny waist. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 9 (and artist checkmarks on head). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1888. Value Points: with original boutique label of Parisan doll shop, Magasin des Enfants, and wearing outstanding costume of burgundy velvet and ivory silk, having extended train. $4500/6500
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296.1. 19th Century French Burled Walnut Cabinet with Drop Front 15” (38 cm.) h. 12”w. Of very fine burled wood, the cabinet appears as a flat-front door flanked by rounded columns, and with upper and lower drawers. The flat-front door hinges open to reveal four squareshaped drawers inside, and the cabinet is accented with brass mounts and drawer pulls. Excellent condition. French, circa 1865. $400/600
297. 19th Century French Paisley Shawl for Poupée from Adelaide Huret in Signed Box
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296. French Bisque Poupée in Superb Original Condition with Au Nain Bleu Label 15” (38 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, pale blue enamel inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, rose blushed eye shadow, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with delicatelyshaded lips, pierced ears into head, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid poupée body with gusset-jointing at elbows hips and knees, slightly modeled kid bosom, shapely waist, stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2 (head) Au Nain Bleu/E., Chauviere Blvd des Capucines 27/Paris (original paper label on body). Comments: French, circa 1876, Edouard Chauviere had succeeded his father at the prestigious Parisian toy store at that time. Value Points: near mint condition of the very beautiful poupée, with original store label, fine original wig, earrings, bonnet, leather heeled shoes marked C.C, unusual round purse with hankie inside, undergarments, 164
7” (18 cm.) x 5” box. 15” square shawl. The beautifully woven red cashmere shawl with woven and fringed paisley border has embroidered weaver’s signature in one corner, and is preserved in its original presentation box bearing the green
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stamp “Maison Huret No 22 Boulevard Montmartre Paris” on the inside lid. Excellent condition. French, circa 1860, rare and wonderfully preserved accessory. $700/1000
298. French Bisque Poupée by Adelaide Huret with Wooden Articulated Body 45” (114 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kidedged bisque shoulderplate, very plump face with defined chin, blue glass enamel inset eyes with heavily-modeled eyelids, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, wooden fully-articulated body with jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, swivel waist, bisque forearms and hands, antique costume. Condition: bisque excellent. wooden body is French and of the same era albeit not original, bisque arms not original. Marks: (Huret stamp on kid collarette). Comments: Adelaide Huret, circa 1860. Value Points: beautifully sculpted face with swivel neck, original bisque shoulderplate, loveliest complexion and painting. $9000/12,000
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300. 19th Century Poupée Fashion Gown and Bonnet For doll about 20”. Of royal purple velvet and silk, the costume comprises a long jacket over matching skirt, and with matching bonnet. Also included is pair of leather heeled boots for 17”18” poupée. Very good condition. Circa 1875. $300/500
299. French Porcelain Poupée by Leontine Rohmer with Cobalt Blue Eyes and Original Body 15” (38 cm.) Delicately pink-tinted porcelain shoulderhead, plump face, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, delicatelyfeathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with primly-set lips, brunette human hair, softly-stuffed kid poupée body with gusset-jointing at hips and knees, pull-strings in torso for Rohmer deposed seating system, porcelain lower arms and hands. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (Rohmer green stamp on torso). Comments: Leontine Rohmer, circa 1860. Value Points: brilliant cobalt blue eyes on the early poupée with luminous complexion, original signed body, wonderful hands, antique purple silk gown and velvet trimmed bonnet, undergarments, shoes, socks, and especially fine condition of body. $2500/3500 166
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301. Ornate Miniature Silver Tea Service on Tray 5” (13 cm.) l. tray. Arranged upon the silver doublehandled tray with beaded edge is an ornate silver tea service comprising footed lidded teapot, smaller footed lidded pot, footed creamer, footed lidded sugar and small pitcher. Excellent condition. Late 1800s. $300/500
302. Petite French Porcelain Poupée by Leontine Rohmer with Rarer Swivel Head 14” (36 cm.) Pink-tinted porcelain head with flat-cut neck socket which accommodates to matching shoulderplate, painted facial features, painted brilliant blue upper glancing eyes with shaded detail, single stroke brows, upper lashes, lightly feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blonde lambswool wig, softly-stuffed kid poupée body with gusset-jointing at hips and knees, porcelain arms to above the elbows, torso strings for deposed sitting system, lovely costume and bonnet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (Rohmer stamp on torso). Comments: Leontine Rohmer, circa 1860. Value Points: rarity factors include painted eyes, deposed swivel neck system, original body on the beautiful petite poupée. $2800/4200 302.
303. Outstanding Set of Early Transfer Design Doll Dishes 1 ¾” (4 cm.) h. compote. Of softpaste with creamy ground cover, brown edging, and having vibrant flower and leaf designs in shades of cobalt blue, red and green; the set comprises footed compote, lidded tureen, two gravy boats, eight various size platters, eight dinner plate, six bread plates, and relish dish. Excellent condition. Mid1800s. $600/900 303.
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305. 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, separatelycarved 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. $800/1000
304. Rare Asian Poured Wax Lady Doll with Elaborate Silk Gown, Accessories and Cabinet 12” (30 cm.) doll. 16” cabinet. A honey-toned poured wax head with painted facial features and sculpted wax coiffure is posed standing on a fabric covered wooden frame, surrounded by delicately feathered flowers, She is wearing a very fine silk jacket and skirt with applique and embroidered decorations, and has a gilded coronet flanked by silk flowers and pom-poms. The doll is presented in her original ebony wood cabinet with mother-of-pearl inlay. Condition: very good, surrounding feathered flowers are somewhat frail. Comments: mid1800s. Value Points: outstanding detail of costume and accessories on the rare doll. $800/1200 305.
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306. Early Continental All-Wooden Gentleman with Wonderful Costume 24� (61 cm.) All-wooden doll has swivel head with well-defined sculpting of facial shape, eyelids, ears, and unusual mouth sculpted to appear as open with two beaded teeth, enamel inset eyes, brunette human hair, wooden torso, dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees and with sculpted details of fingers on over-sized hands. Condition: structurally excellent, albeit the original paint-over-gesso finish is very worn, eyes clouded. Comments: Continental, late 18th century. Value Points: the wonderfully-sculpted gentleman with distinctive features of face, all-wooden dowel-jointed body, is wearing fine antique costume comprising velvet long-tailed high-waisted jacket, silk vest, shirt, tie, woolen trousers, shoes, woven hat. $1100/1600
307. Rare Early Wax Lady Doll with Superb Wax Coiffure 16� (41 cm.) Honey-toned poured wax portrait lady doll with oval face and elongated throat, sculpted hair drawn from her face and captured at the crown with decorative feathers, modeled bosom, tiny black glass bead eyes, tinted brows, highly-defined close, closed mouth, wrapped armature body, wax lower limbs, attached to metal frame. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: early 1800s. Value Points: splendid portrait doll with highly-refined features, elegant pose, rare coiffure, original body, fine silk costume. $900/1300 307 detail
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308. French Wooden Chaise a Porteur with Wonderful Oil Painted Scenes 18� (46 cm.) The wooden chaise a porteur (sedan chair) with bombe-shaped roof is decorated with hand-painted scenes in the Watteau manner on all sides, including roof and back, and with garnishing garlands and scrolls. The front door hinges open to a silk lined interior with tassels and cord edging around the three windows. Excellent condition, a few rubs on the original paintings. French, circa 1875, a rare deluxe model of the 19th century accessory has ormolu brackets holding the original wooden handles. $800/1100 309 shoes
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309. Early French Wooden Lady Doll with Applied Rolled Curls and Wonderful Gown 15” (38 cm.) Carved wooden swivel head with gesso-sculpted added coiffure including roll curls at the sides and ringlet curls at the back of head, inset enamel brown eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth, wooden shapely torso, jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, carved dainty heeled shoes. Condition: very good, some
wear to hair. Comments: French, late 1800s. Value Points: rare doll with highly-stylized hair, the poupée wearing velvet gown with crewel embroidery flowers, stiffened crinoline. Attached is a postcard dated 1976, “Dear Louise, have arrived and am staying the night in Fontainbleau where I bought your doll”. $1600/2100 171
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310. French Porcelain Poupée with Cobalt Blue Eyes in Petite Size 13” (33 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead, cobalt blue glass eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, delicately-feathered brows, closed mouth, auburn mohair wig, kid poupée body with gusset-jointing, nicely costumed. Condition: porcelain excellent, body is original albeit with repairs. Comments: French, circa 1865, attributed to Blampoix. Value Points: lovely porcelain and painting on the petite poupée. $1200/1500
311. French 19th Century French Chaise a Porteur with Brocade Cover 17” (43 cm.) Wooden framed chaise a porteur (sedan chair) is covered with thick yellow brocade, and red fabric lining, having hinged front door, and three glass windows, with original fabric covered carrying sticks. Excellent condition. French, late 1800s. $500/800
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9” (23 cm.) l. The Victorian style sleigh with elaborately scrolled sides and back has painted tin panels applied to the wooden frame on each side; the panels have garlands of flowers and cherubic angels at play. The interior and back panel have golden and brown velvet cover, and the sleigh bed rests on a gilted scrolled frame. Excellent condition except fabric very worn on seat back. French, circa 1885. $400/600
313. Petite German Porcelain Lady Doll by Dressel & Kister 12” (30 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead of adult lady, deeplysculpted light blonde hair waved from face and 313. captured in elaborate rolls at the back of head, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, closed mouth, modeled 172
bosom, kid poupée body with gusset-jointing at hips and knees, original matching porcelain hands. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Dressel & Kister, circa 1910. Value Points: very fine sculpting on the elegant lady with original hands, and wearing beautiful silk dress. $400/600
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314. German Porcelain Lady Doll with Decorated Snood in Green and Magenta 16” (41 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead with oval face and elongated throat, 314, 315 profiles blonde hair waved from face and captured under a well-defined modeled snood with white beading, green draped ribbon, and magenta feather, painted blue upper glancing eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, muslin stitch-jointed body, leather arms, well costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Conta & Boehme, circa 1875. Value Points: vibrant colors of hair ornaments on the rare doll. $800/1100
315. Petite German Porcelain Doll with Ornamented Snood by Conta & Boehme 11” (28 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead with oval face and elongated throat, blonde hair waved from face and captured under a black snood, apple- green draped ribbon with gold accents edges the snood, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, smiling expression, muslin stitch-jointed body, porcelain lower limbs, well costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Conta & Boehme, circa 1875. Value Points: charming variation of decoration on the modeled snood lady. $700/900
316. Rare French Smiling Poupée by Leon Casimir Bru in Variation Material 17” (43 cm.) Swivel head on matching shoulder plate, blue glass enamel inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with upturned lip corners in dainty smiling
expression, brunette human hair wig, muslin stitch-jointed body with kid arms. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, this is likely the smiling poupée which Bru offered in the 1873 L’Annuaire du Commerce described as having “tetes caoutchouc”, literally, heads of rubber, a variation of gutta percha; the luxury dolls firms such as Bru and Huret were intrigued by the possible use of these variant materials in doll-making, but efforts were evidently unpopular and short lived as few examples are found today. Value Points: rare model of Bru deposed poupée, few examples are known to exist in this material; the poupée wears fine original silk ensemble and bonnet. $800/1200 173
317. German Bisque Brother and Sister Dolls by Gebruder Heubach with Rare Glass Eyes 317.
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8� (20 cm.) Each has bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with pouting expression, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 7217 (larger doll) 6969 (smaller doll) Heubach (sunburst mark) Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912. Value Points: wonderful pair of pouty-faced children have matching costumes, very choice bisque. $1200/1500
318. German Paper Mache Bunny Candy Container Pulling a Cart 14� (36 cm.) Paper mache brown bunny with glass amber eyes and stand-up ears has a removable head for access to the
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candy container; the bunny is attached to a wooden cart with spoked wheels and decorative branches which carries a paper mache Easter egg having lithographed paper decorations. Generally excellent. Germany, circa 1900. $600/800
319. Rare German Bisque Smiling Character, 969, by Simon & Halbig 14” (36 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth with slightly-parted lips, row of porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, kid body with gusset-jointing at hips and knees, bisque forearms, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent, one finger tip chipped on right hand. Marks: 969 S 4 H dep. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: rare model with wonderfullydefined smiling expression. $900/1400
320. 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, loop-jointed limbs, painted brown ankle boots. Including Max with bobbed black hair defined by feathering, left side-glancing eyes, beaming thin-line smile; and Moritz with exuberantly-modeled topknot and side wing curls in reddish brown, 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 rare-to-find rendition. $1200/1400
321. Rare German Bisque Art Character, Model 1303, Depicting Highly-Characterized Woman 16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head of adult woman with very angular facial planes, oval face with shapely defined nose, chin and cheekbones, blue glass eyes, painted lower lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils of aquiline nose, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed lady body with shapely bosom, waist, and elongated limbs, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1303 S&H 6 dep (head) Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1900, the glass-eyed variation of the rare model. Value Points: exceptional quality of sculpting especially planes of cheek and chin, very fine quality of bisque and painting, original body and body finish, fine antique moss-green velvet dress and bonnet. $6500/8500 175
child doll and three additional interchangeable heads which are included. Three of the bisque heads have painted eyes, closed mouths, and facial features that are unique to each, and the fourth doll head has blue glass sleep eyes, open mouth, four porcelain teeth. Each doll has original plaster pate and original mohair wig. The composition and wooden ball-jointed body is wearing original chemise. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 179 (light brown eyes), 189 (blue eyes) 182 (blue eyes) or 171 (glass eyes). Comments: Kestner, circa 1910, the models were offered by Kestner as individual art characters, or in this very rare multi-head version designed for the doll heads to be interchanged. The dolls are in original box with English language label “Kestner Character Doll” and crown insignia. Value Points: rare and complete series, each model with unique features and exemplary bisque; included is original instruction sheet on changing the heads. $5500/7500
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323. German Mohair Yellow Duck with Blue Felt Bonnet
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7” (18 cm.) Of firmly-stuffed yellow mohair plush, the duck has orange felt covered feet and orange beak, two wings, black shoe button eyes with orange tinted edging, and wears a blue felt bonnet with wide brim. With original Steiff metal button. Excellent condition. Germany, Steiff, 1920s. $500/800
18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, small blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full outlined lips, dimpled chin, brunette human hair in elaborate braids, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, pretty antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 149 5. (head). Comments: Hertel and Schwab, circa 1912. Value Points: the very rare model has gorgeous expression, enhanced by finest bisque and complexion. $3500/4800
324. German Tin Ferris Wheel with Miniature Teddy Bears by Schuco 10” (25 cm.) h. ferris wheel. 3”bears. A tin ferris wheel with four double seats contains seven miniature teddy bears in various colors, each with swivel head and jointed limbs, little black bead eyes. Bears are excellent, ferris wheel non-functioning. Germany, 1930s. $500/800
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326. Rare German White Mohair “Dicky” Bear by Steiff 13” (33 cm.) Of white mohair plush, the bear has a pronounced snout, has firmly stuffed swivel head, stitched ears, amber glass eyes with striking pupils, pink embroidered nose and mouth, back torso hump, jointing at shoulders and side hips, elongated arms, large feet. With original Steiff button in ear. Generally excellent except paw pad replaced. Germany, Steiff, the new model bear “Dicky” was introduced in 1930. $2500/3500
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327. Petite German Teddy Bear, “Jackie Jubilee” Model by Steiff 6” (15 cm.) Of cream mohair, the chubby toddler bear has rounded face, swivel head, amber glass eyes, black embroidered nose and mouth, rounded snout, stitched ears, round chubby torso, jointed short arms and legs, felt paw pads. With original button in ear and yellow cloth label. The model was marketed as “Jackie Jubilee”, in 1953 in celebration of the firm’s 50th anniversary. Excellent condition. Germany, Steiff, 1953-1955 only. $1000/1300
328. German Cream Mohair “Teddy Baby” with Rare Closed Mouth by Steiff 9” (23 cm.) Of pale golden/cream mohair, the baby shaped bear has swivel head, rounded face with pronounced pointing muzzle, amber glass eyes, stitched ears, black embroidered nose and mouth, short torso and jointed limbs, felt paw pads. With original early Steiff button in ear. Germany, Steiff, circa 1930s, very rare closed mouth variation of the Teddy Baby model. $3500/4500
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329. German Brown-Eyed Character Doll in Knit Costume by Kathe Kruse
Edelweiss holder having a feather-like cluster or “gamsbart”. $1100/1400
19” (48 cm.) Socket head with oil-painted complexion and facial features, shaded green eyes, black and brown upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, closed mouth, blushed cheeks, brunette human hair in short boyish style, all-cloth body with stitch-jointed shoulders, disc-jointed legs. Condition: generally excellent, some darkening of arms and lower legs. Marks: Kathe Kruse 99061 (left foot). Comments: Kathe Kruse, circa 1955, the model was made for five years only. Value Points: wearing wonderful woolen Tyrolean costume including cap with silver 178
330. German Brown-Eyed Character Doll in Knit Costume by Kathe Kruse 19” (48 cm.) Socket head with oil-painted complexion and facial features, brown eyes, black and brown upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, closed mouth, blushed cheeks, brunette human hair wig, all-cloth
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circa 1955, the model was made for five years only. Value Points: beautifully-painted face and eyes, and wearing fine knit costume with matching sweater. $1100/1400 179
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331. German Cream Mohair “Teddy Baby” by Steiff 11” (28 cm.) The baby-faced bear with plump rounded face has curly cream mohair cover, swivel head, shaved muzzle, stitched ears, amber glass eyes, brown embroidered nose, open mouth with pink felt flannel lining, jointing at shoulders and hips, plump short legs, felt paw pads. With original Steiff button in ear. Generally excellent. Germany, Steiff, circa 1940s. $1000/1300
332. German Creamy Mohair “Teddy Baby” by Steiff 9” (23 cm.) The baby-faced bear with plump rounded face has curly cream mohair cover, swivel head, shaved muzzle, stitched ears, amber glass eyes, brown embroidered nose, open mouth with pink felt flannel lining, jointing at shoulders and hips, plump short legs, felt paw pads. With original Steiff button and cloth label in ear. Generally excellent. Germany, Steiff, circa 1940s. $1100/1300
333. German Brown Mohair “Teddy Baby” by Steiff 15” (38 cm.) The baby-shaped teddy bear of dark brown curly mohair has pronounced snout, open mouth with felt lining, amber glass eyes, small stitched ears, stubby plump torso, jointed arms and legs, felt paw pads, leatherette collar, worn original paper label “Teddy Baby”. Fair condition, extensive mohair wear on front torso, left arm and face, paw pads darkened. With original Steiff button in ear. Germany, Steiff, the “Teddy Baby” model was introduced in 1930 in several color variations; this dark brown color is rare. $700/900
334. German Bisque Googly, Model 10542, by Gebruder Heubach 7” (18 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep and side180
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glancing large googly eyes, painted long lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full pert lips, brunette mohair bobbed wig, five-piece paper mache body with painted socks and brown two-strap shoes, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 10542 4 (square mark) Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1918. Value Points: rare model with wonderful expression of wide-eyed worried toddler. $500/700
335. German Miniature Brown “Teddy Baby” by Steiff 3 ½” (9 cm.) Of dark brown mohair with tan velvet face, black beaded eyes, black embroidered nose and mouth, swivel head, jointed arms and legs, velvet feet with painted claws. With original Steiff button in ear and original Steiff paper label “Teddy Baby”. Excellent condition. Germany, Steiff, circa 1940. $1600/2200
336. German Miniature “Teddy Baby” with Original Paper Label 3 ½” (9 cm.) The tiny cream mohair teddy bear has swivel head, jointed limbs, velvet muzzle, velvet feet with painted claws, black bead eyes, embroidered nose and mouth. With original Steiff button in ear and yellow cloth label, and with original paper label “Teddy Baby”. Excellent condition. Germany, Steiff, circa 1940. $1600/2100
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337. German Cloth Character Doll, Type I, by Kathe Kruse with Wonderful Costume 17� (43 cm.) All-cloth doll with pressed and oil-painted facial features and hair, short brown hair with detailed forelock curl, shaded brown eyes with black and brown upper eyeliner, lightly-tinted brows, two chin seams, stitchjointed shoulders, disc-jointed five-seam legs, separate-stitched thumbs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Kathe Kruse (left foot). Comments: Kathe Kruse, circa 1920, Type I. Value Points: beautiful painted face and hair with fine original finish, and wonderful costume with matching knitted bonnet which is likely original (hooded fleecy jacket also included). $1600/2100 337.
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338. Very Rare Italian Felt Lenci Doll, “Mimy”, Known as Marlene Dietrich 29” (74 cm.) Felt swivel head of angular adult shape, with pressed and painted facial features, narrow brown side-glancing eyes with delicate grey eyeshadow, painted upper curly lashes, fringed brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with hint of smile, hole in mouth with cigarette, short blonde hair in side-parted bob. The body has a felt shoulderplate sewn over very slender and firm muslin torso, stitch-jointed shoulders of muslin arms with bent elbows, felt hands, muslin legs jointed at the hips and sewn with knees posed for sitting sideways, high heel feet. Condition: generally excellent, slight fading, few tiny pinhead moth holes. Comments: Lenci, 1926, model 533, named “Mimy” in the Lenci catalog, designed as a portrait of Marlene Dietrich as inspired by a drawing of the era of Marcello Dudovich. Value Points: very rare Lenci model is wearing her original organdy dress, pantalets, stockings rolled at the knees, gold heeled shoes, double strand of pearls, pearl earrings, original cigarette, and original wooden high stool for posing. $2500/3500
339. Rare Size Italian Felt Lenci Doll in Wonderful Original Doll-Themed Costume 23” (58 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, brown side-glancing eyes, all-around grey eye shadow, painted brown upper 182
341. Pair, German Mohair “Molly” Dogs in Rare Orange and Yellow Colors by Steiff
lashes, fringed brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accent dot on bottom lip, brunette short curly mohair wig, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent, small repair to organdy at back of dress. Comments: Lenci, the doll has facial model of the 300 series, although is a much large size, circa 1930, and may have been presented as an exhibition model. Value Points: rare doll with well-preserved original schoolgirl costume in rich colors, with appliqued felt stripes on organdy dress, matching felt bonnet with felt flowers, ruffled organdy petticoat, pantalets, socks, yellow felt shoes, and carrying a little wooden doll with Lenci felt and organdy costume. $1200/1700
340. Grand Italian Felt Salon Doll, Series 700, by Lenci with Vibrant Original Costume 36” (91 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, pressed and painted facial features, blue sideglancing outlined eyes, painted lashes and brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, brunette mohair wig, elongated slender body, stitch-jointing at shoulders, hips and knees. Condition: generally excellent, one small tear in gown at back. Comments: Lenci, from series 700, introduced in 1927. Value Points: very rare grand size salon doll is wonderfully preserved, wearing original vibrant organdy gown with tiered ruffles that have double rows of felt scallops at the edges, two matching petticoats (one with built-in hoop), pantalets, rose garters, stockings, rose felt shoes, and elaborate bonnet garnished with multi-colored flowers, and with matching bouquet in her right hand. $1600/2100
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10” (25 cm.) Seated on their back haunches and resting on front paws, the pair of pups have swivel heads, very fluffy cream mohair coats accented with gold and yellow shading, amber or clear glass eyes, black embroidered nose. The orange Molly has thinning mohair; the yellow Molly is in excellent condition. Germany, Steiff, 1930, rare colors for the beloved dogs. $2200/3200
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345. Two German Miniature All-Bisque Lady Dolls 4 ½” (11 cm.) Each is one-piece figure of adult lady in stylized pose, and with painted facial features and extravagant mohair wig; one lady has painted white undergarments, blue stockings and painted shoes; and the other is posed as though dancing with arms and left leg extended, painted black shoes, and wearing original net body wrap and hair net. Generally excellent. Galluba & Hoffman, circa 1920. Rare petite size with wonderful original wigs. $400/600
346. Pair, German Miniature AllBisque Ladies by Galluba & Hoffman 342. Two German All-Bisque Bathing Beauties
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3 ½” (9 cm.) -5”. Each is a one-piece bisque figure of adult nude lady, with mohair wig and painted facial features; one is posed in half-seated manner, resting on left elbow and her right hand resting on her raised knee, painted pink slippers; and the other is seated with crossed ankles, arms folded in beseeching manner, and with white slippers with ankle straps. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1915. $500/800
4” (10 cm.) Each is one-piece bisque figure of slender-bodied lady, posed standing with left arm bent at the elbow and held to her face, brunette mohair wig, painted facial features with well-detailed tiny details, painted shoes, wearing original fashionable costumes and attached to original bisque bases. Generally excellent. Germany, Galluba and Hoffman, circa 1915, very rare miniature size of the sought-after lady dolls. $400/600
347. Rare German Bisque Flapper Era Lady, Model 401, by Marseille 14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head with heart-shaped face, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked
343. German All-Bisque Bathing Beauty in Rarer Size 7 ½” (19 cm.) One-piece all-bisque figure of adult lady posed reclining, her arms held to her uplifted head, and her right leg crossed, with brunette mohair wig, painted facial features, and having painted slippers with ankle ties. Generally excellent. Germany, circa 1915. $500/700
344. Wonderful Larger German All-Bisque Bathing Beauty in Original Costume 5 ½” (14 cm.) One-piece all-bisque figure of adult lady, posed seated with head inclined and sideways, arms and legs extended. original mohair wig, painted facial features, painted white slippers with ankle straps, and wearing factory original tulle swim suit and head turban. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1915, rare larger size and rare to find in original costume. $700/900 184
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brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blonde mohair bobbed wig, composition and wooden flapper style body with elongated slender torso and limbs, jointing at shoulders, hips and knees, high heel feet, antique undergarments. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Armand Marseille Germany 401 A 5/0 M. Comments: Marseille, circa 1918. Value Points: fine unplayed with condition,
with original wig and distinctive body designed to wear stylish costumes of the flapper era. $1200/1600
348. German Bisque Flapper Era Doll, Model 1469, by Dressel 14� (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, short feathered brows, smoky eye shadow, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden flapper style body with elongated torso and limbs, jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and above the knees, high heel posed feet, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent, body repainted. Marks: 1469 C & O Dressel Germany 2. Comments: Dressel, circa 1920. Value Points: rare model with lovely expression and original body designed for wearing costumes of the era. $1100/1300 185
349. German Bisque Lady Doll, Model 162, by Kestner in Beautiful Costume 22” (56 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lower lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, shaded lips, four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig in upswept coiffure over plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed lady body with shapely bosom and waist, elongated limbs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: H made in Germany 162 12 (head) Germany (body). Comments: Kestner, circa 1910, the composition-bodied version of their fashionable lady doll, the Gibson Girl. Value Points: the doll has original wig, rare original lady body, original body finish, and wears beautiful antique ivory satin gown. $1200/1500
350. German All-Bisque Miniature Doll, 891, by Simon and Halbig in Edwardian Costume 6” (15 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, blue glass sleep eyes, painted features, slightly-parted lips, four tiny porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig in upswept fashion, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted black stockings and brown one-strap heeled shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 891x 0. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: pretty all-bisque miniature wears antique Edwardian costume. $400/500 350.
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351. German Bisque Lady Doll, 1159, by Simon and Halbig 16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, large blue glass sleep eyes, painted lower lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig in elaborately braided chignon, composition and wooden ball-jointed lady body with shapely bosom, waist and derriere. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1159 Simon & Halbig Germany 5 ½. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1900. Value Points: lovely bisque, original wig, original lady body with fine original finish, wearing original lace-trimmed lingerie. $800/1200
352. Rare Variation of German Bisque “Gibson Girl” Lady Doll, Model 176, by Kestner 18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, single stroke brows, heavy eyelids with dark eyeliner, strong nose,
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closed mouth with center accent line, auburn mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden balljointed lady body with shapely bosom and waist, antique undergarments. Condition: generally excellent, few wig pulls at back of head. Marks: C made in Germany 7 176 (head) Germany (torso). Comments: Kestner, the doll was designed from original illustrations of society ladies by American artist, Charles Dana Gibson, circa 1910. Value Points: rare socket head variation of Gibson Girl, with original wig, lady body and body finish. $1800/2300
353. German Bisque “Gibson Girl”, Model 172, by Kestner in Wonderful Original Costume 21” (53 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead with slender uptilted head and elongated throat, blue glass sleep eyes, heavy eyelids with black liner, painted lower lashes, feathered brows, slender nose, closed mouth with center accent line, brunette mohair upswept wig over plaster pate, slender kid lady body, pin-jointed kid upper arms and legs, bisque lower arms. Condition: generally excellent. Marks:
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172 7 (head) (Kestner crown and streamer label on torso). Comments: Kestner, circa 1910, inspired by society lady illustrations of Charles Dana Gibson. Value Points: fine luminous complexion of the uniquely-modeled lady doll of the Edwardian era, original wig and body, and wearing wonderful original Edwardian dress with lace and embroidery detail. $1800/2200 187
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354. 19th Century Wooden Miniature Chaise a Porteur and Bisque Lady with Fancy Ornamentation 8” (20 cm.) chase. 6 ½” lady doll. The doll has bisque shoulder head with blonde sculpted hair in elaborate arrangement trimmed with black hair band and flowers, and with matching necklace, painted facial features, muslin body, bisque lower limbs, (frail) silk dress. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: rare early dollhouse lady is standing alongside a wooden chaise a porteur (sedan chair) with hand-painted scenes in the 18th century Watteau style. $1100/1500
6” (15 cm.) h. pedestal. Including cast brass pedestal with very ornate scrolling and surmounted cluster of two winged doves; unusual woven gilt basket with acorn trimmed frame and tripod shaped base; and fine recamier with ornate gilt frame, having silk upholstery with hand-painted scenes in the 18th century Watteau style. Excellent condition. French, circa 1875, rare and beautifully made accessories suitable for display with 7”-9” dolls. $600/900
355. Fine Collection of 19th Century Miniature Silver Furnishings 2 ½” (6 cm.) h. tiered dessert tray. Thirteen miniature silver furnishings with rich repousse design include a footed dessert tray with three tiers, tripod double-arm candle holder, round side table, rectangular library table, chest of drawers with hinged top, set of three chairs (one as arm chair), pair of two arched back chairs, two various other chairs, and a settee. Generally excellent. Late 1800s. $1100/1600 188
357. French All-Bisque Mignonette in Original Costume 5 ½” (14 cm.) Solid domed bisque
swivel head on bisque torso, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, center accent line, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white socks and black two-strap heeled shoes, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1884. Value Points: especially pretty face with gentle smile on the early mignonette. $700/900
body, bisque lower limbs (one with cardboard base and without lower legs). Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: rare tiny lady dolls with superb coiffures (see detail of back of heads), and each wearing original ornate costume. $1100/1500
359. Rare German Bisque Glass-Eyed Lady with Elaborately-Sculpted Brown Hair 18” (46 cm.) Bisque swivel head on bisque shoulderplate, brown sculpted hair waved loosely from face, behind the fully-sculpted pierced ears, and accented with feathering, arranged in a very elaborate cluster of curls at the back of head, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, painted all-around lashes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, muslin stitch-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: very beautiful lady doll with delicate complexion whose rarity factors include brown color of hair, superb coiffure, cobalt glass eyes, and swivel head. $1200/1500
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360. German Bisque Lady Doll with Rare Glass Eyes and Fancily Sculpted Hair 18” (46 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead of adult lady with oval face and slender elongated throat, black sculpted hair waved from face and captured in a high crown arrangement above seven horizontal rolls of curls, with scalloped curls and feathering at the forehead and a blue hair band, blue glass inset eyes, red upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, fully-sculpted pierced
ears, accented nostrils, closed mouth, muslin stitch-jointed body with kid arms, well costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870, an old note attached to the gown reads “brought to America in 1872...from Sweden”. Value Points: rarity factors include rare coiffure, blue glass eyes, pierced ears. $800/1000
361. Collection of 19th Century Silver Miniature Furnishings 3” (8 cm.) h. desk. Ten pieces of silver miniature furnishings with repousse designs include desk with four small drawers and having hallmarks, bench with curved sides, sewing cabinet with bottom shelf, four-part folding screen, tiny sedan chair, pair of silver rounded back chairs, two other chairs with elaborate designs, and Art Nouveau settee, Generally excellent. Late 1800s. $1200/1700
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362. French Bisque Poupée as Nun, Along with Wooden Pulpit with Chained Bible 8” (20 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead, black painted hair with feathering around the face, painted blue eyes, closed mouth, kid body with mitten-shaped hands, wearing original nun’s habit including hooded cape and rosary. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1885. Value Points: included is a wooden pulpit with a chained copy of Holy Bible attached; a label on the underside describes the history of “chaining of single books in churches” dating back to a 1547 injunction by Edward VI. This particular miniature pulpit and bible were created by David Bryce publishers under permission from the queen in 1839. Also included is a miniature Catholic Prayer Book. $1100/1600
363. German Bisque Dollhouse Butler with Rare Black Complexion 7” (18 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead with ebony-black complexion, black sculpted hair with fleecy curls, painted facial features, brown down-glancing eyes, closed mouth with pronounced lips, muslin cloth body, black bisque lower arms and legs, painted black boots. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1900. Value Points: rare dollhouse model with flawless bisque, wearing factory original costume. $400/600
364. German Bisque Lady Doll with Sculpted Blue Hair Bow and Glass Eyes 19” (48 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blonde sculpted hair with arranged curls onto the forehead held by cobalt blue painted hair ribbon and bow, and having casual ringlet curls at the back of head, inset cobalt-blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brow, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, muslin stitch-jointed body, kid arms. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1880. Value Points: the beautiful doll has original body and costume; her rarity factors include glass eyes, rare coiffure and blue bow, and swivel head. $800/1200
365. German Wooden Dollhouse Furnishings and Gentleman 8” (20 cm.) doll. 10 ½” cabinet. The slightly-larger scaled dollhouse furnishings include glass-front cabinet in the rococo style with lithographed paper cover and blue paper lining; dropfront rosewood desk with ebony columns and gilt accents, and with interior niches and five drawers (one drawer missing), one narrow upper drawer, and three lower drawers; 7 ½” wide Empire settee with wide arms, original green upholstery and gilt paper accents. Germany, circa 1870. Along with a bisque shoulderhead gentleman with brown side-parted hair, painted facial features, muslin body, bisque lower limbs, wearing ivory silk Marquis costume with pearl edging, circa 1900. $600/900 365.
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367. Six German Bisque Occupational Dollhouse Dolls in Original Costumes 4” (10 cm.) - 6 ½”. Each has bisque shoulderhead with sculpted hair and painted facial features, muslin body, bisque lower limbs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1910 included are Artiste with plaid jacket and bloomers, holding a silver palette; Policeman with sculpted cap having blue brim; Footman with black complexion and livery costume; two Chauffeurs (man and woman) with black-brimmed brown caps and driving spectacles; and a tiny child with driving costume and spectacles. Value Points: rare models with wonderful details and original costumes. $1200/1600
368. German Tiny Yellow Velvet Chick by Steiff 3” (8 cm.) Of golden velvet with painted feather detail, and with applied flat orange webbed feet, the little chick has felt beak and tiny black bead eyes. With original Steiff metal button on feet. Excellent condition. Germany, Steiff, circa 1920. $800/1200
366. German Bisque Pouty Character, “Marie”, Model 101 by K*R 12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue painted eyes with heavy eyelids, black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with downcast lips, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R 101 30. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, from their art character series, the model marketed as “Marie”, circa 1910. Value Points: excellent bisque and painting, original body and body finish, and wearing original folklore costume and carrying woven basket. $900/1300 368.
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369. German Felt Rooster by Steiff with Brilliant Colors 8” (20 cm.) Firmly-stuffed rooster is lavishly “feathered” with tiers of diamond-cut felt in a myriad of more than 15 shaded colors of reds, greens and yellows, with red felt comb and waddle, black shoe button eyes, firm beak, metal armature feet with yellow wrap. Excellent condition, brilliant colors. Germany, Steiff, 1920s. $400/600
370. German Bisque Art Character “Elise”, Model 109, by Kammer and Reinhardt 12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted facial features, shaded side-glancing
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orange mohair plush), black shoe button eyes (one with black shaded mohair around the eye), black embroidered nose and mouth, felt paws. With original metaledged white tag labeled “Spotty”. Excellent condition. Germany, Steiff, circa 1930. $1100/1500 371.
371. German Mohair “Molly” Dog by Steiff with Original White Label 10” (25 cm.) Of very fluffy cream mohair with shaded brown tinting, swivel head, amber glass eyes, brown embroidered nose and mouth with pink edging. With original Steiff metal button and red cloth label, and with original metal-edged cardstock label “Molly Steiff Original U.S.Pat. Off ”. Excellent condition. Germany, Steiff, 1930. $1800/2600
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375. Beautiful Sonneberg Bisque Closed Mouth Doll with Fine Antique Costume
6” (15 cm.) Of cream mohair, the pug-faced pup has swivel head, very long floppy velvet-lined ears, very large amber glass eyes, black embroidered nose and mouth, long bushy tail curled upright. With original Steiff button in ear. Excellent condition. Germany, Steiff, 1930s. $500/750
18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, dark eyeliner, painted lower lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed
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mouth with outlined richly-shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 4. Comments: Sonneberg, mystery maker, circa 1888. Value Points: especially beautiful doll with original lashes, wig, fine painting and bisque, original body in near mint condition, fine antique costume including burgundy woolen dress, fancy bonnet, undergarments, socks, leather pom-pom shoes. $1200/1700
375.1. 19th Century Oil Painting on Board “Young Girl with Doll in Red Dress” 19” (48 cm.) x 16” painting. 30” x 26” framed. The oil painting on board with shaded background depicts a young girl with painted brown hair held by a red hair bow, and with brown eyes and gentlysmiling expression, clasping her little blonde-haired, blue-eyed doll wearing a red dress. Initialed V.W. in lower left corner. Excellent condition. Late 1800s. $1200/1800 195
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376. Beautiful French Bisque Brown-Eyed Bébé by Leon Casimir Bru with Perfect Bisque Hands and Rare Painted Teeth 15” (38 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate with modeled bosom and shoulderblades, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, mauve blushed eye shadow, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with painted teeth between the outlined shaded lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair over cork pate, French kid bébé body with gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees, bisque hands. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (circle/dot symbol) 0. Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1880. Value Points: the early period bébé has especially fine sculpting, very clean and sturdy original body with bisque hands, beautiful antique costume including dress, ruffled bonnet, undergarments, leather shoes signed C.M. $9000/12,000
377. German All-Bisque Miniature Doll by Kestner with Bare Feet 7 ½” (19 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye 196
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corners, slightly-parted lips, four tiny porcelain teeth, brunette mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, bare feet. Condition: generally excellent, tiny typical flakes at stringing holes. Marks: 2 ½. Comments: Kestner, circa 1885. Value Points: rare all-bisque model with wonderfully modeled muscular legs. $700/950
378. Two German All-Bisque Miniature Dolls 4” (10 cm.) Each doll has bisque swivel head on kidedged bisque torso, brown glass eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed arms and legs; the larger doll with painted one-strap shoes and knit costume, marked 31/13; and the smaller doll with modeled closed fists, and having four-strap ankle boots, and antique chemise. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1890. Value Points: especially beautiful faces, the smaller doll by Kestner with wonderfully-detailed body. $600/900
379. French Bisque Bébé with Original Signed Body by Schmitt et Fils 17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump cheeks and chin, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, feathered arched brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde lambswool wig over original Schmitt pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with flat-cut derriere and straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sch (in shield on head and body) 2 (head). Comments: Schmitt et Fils, circa 1882. Value Points: very choice delicately-pale complexion is a beautiful contrast to rich brown eyes, original body and body finish, beautiful antique white pique dress with cutwork embroidery, silk bonnet, undergarments, white kidskin French shoes incised “P”. $7600/9500 197
381. Petite French Bisque Bébé by Schmitt et Fils in French Gilt Wooden High Chair
380. Gorgeous French Bisque Brown-Eyed Portrait Bébé by Emile Jumeau 18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head with delicate bisque, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, lightly-feathered brows, mauve blushed eye shadow, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-balljointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent, retouch to finish of upper legs. Marks: 3 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878. Value Points: gorgeous bébé with sought-after delicate pale bisque which contrasts the rich brown eyes, beautiful antique velvet dress and ruffled bonnet, undergarments, shoes and socks. $5500/7500 198
11” (28 cm.) doll. 15” high chair. Bisque socket head with plump rounded shape, brown glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, light brown mohair wig over original Schmitt pate, composition and wooden eight-loose-balljointed body with straight wrists and flat-cut derriere. Condition: professional restoration at the back of head, original body and body finish. Marks: Sch (in shield on head and derriere) 000 (impressed on pate. Comments: Schmitt et Fils, circa 1882. Value Points: beautiful early bébé with finest complexion and facial features of gentlefaced bébé, with fine original costume and also including white pique cap, jacket and coat. The bébé is seated in wooden cane seat high chair with gold leaf finish. $4500/6500
382. Large German All-Bisque Doll, Model 886, by Simon & Halbig 8 ½” (22 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lower lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth with slightly-parted lips, two squarecut upper teeth and one lower, brunette human hair, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted blue socks and black twostrap shoes with decorative bows, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent, tiny chip on left leg hip, baby finger missing on right hand. Marks: 886 S 5 H. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1888. Value Points: rare large size with very fine detail of bisque and painting. $800/1200
383. Grand French Bisque Poupée by Pierre-François Jumeau with Portrait Face 33” (84 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, brown glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with delicately shaded and outlined lips, separately-modeled pierced ears, brunette human hair over cork pate, kid poupée body with gusset-jointing at elbows, hips
and knees, stitched and separated fingers, lovely antique costume. Condition: bisque excellent, body is sturdy albeit with patches. Comments: Pierre-François Jumeau, circa 1875, the model later evolved into the first of the portrait bébés by his son, Emile Jumeau. Value Points: very rare grand size of the stunningly-beautiful poupée has finest delicate bisque and artistic painting of features. $4500/6500 199
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384. French Bisque Doll by Emile Jumeau with Rare Lady Body 25” (64 cm.) Bisque socket head, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, lushly-painted lashes, mauve-blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with lady-shaped torso, generous bosom and tiny waist, straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 11 (and artist checkmarks on head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1890, the distinctive body was designed to feature the wasp-waist fashions of the 1890s. Value Points: rare body with original finish, fine quality of bisque and original wig and pate, original signed Jumeau shoes. $3500/4500
385. German All-Bisque Doll by Kestner Known as “French Wrestler” 9” (23 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth with outlined lips, two square cut upper teeth and one lower, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, shapely torso, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white ribbed stockings and black five-strap heeled boots, wearing pretty lace dress. Condition: tiniest pinflake at right eye rim, right baby finger tip 384.
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386. German All-Bisque Doll by Kestner Known as “French Wrestler” 9” (23 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, blue glass eyes, painted lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, short feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, two square cut upper teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted yellow high boots with lacing, lace costume, rose hair band. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 102 12. Comments: Kestner, circa 1882. Value Points: rare model in large size has superb painting of features, wonderfully-detail body with muscular legs and curve-shaped arms. $1100/1600
387. French Bisque “Paris Bébé” by Emile Jumeau with Outstanding Costume and Signed Jumeau Shoes 21” (53 cm.) Bisque socket head with very full cheeks, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, original body finish with minor light wear on a few fingers. Marks: Paris Bébé Tete Depose 9 (head) Paris Bébé depose (and Eiffel Tower symbol) on body. Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1892. Value Points: with distinctive facial modeling enhanced by dramatic large eyes, beautiful complexion and painting; the bébé wears fabulous antique dress, undergarments, stockings, ruffled bonnet and signed Jumeau shoes. $5500/7500 201
388. French Bisque Poupée by Gaultier with Wooden Articulated Body in Rare Size 24” (61 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass spiral threaded eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with beautifully-shaded lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair over cork pate, wooden poupée body with dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips knees, and ankles and with ball-swivel waist. Condition: generally excellent, original body finish with some scuffing. Marks: 8 (head and shoulders) F.G. (shoulders). Comments: Gaultier, circa 1875, on wooden articulated body deposed by Leon Casimir Bru in 1872. Value Points: very fine quality of bisque and painting, rare body especially in this larger size. $3500/4500
389. French Bisque Poupée by Gaultier with Original Gesland Body and Bisque Hands and Feet 22” (56 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, shapely poupée torso of padded stockinette over metal armature to allow articulation, bisque hands and lower legs, bare feet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 6. Comments: Gaultier, with original body by Gesland, circa 1875. Value Points: fine quality of bisque and painting, rare body with bisque hands and bare feet. $3000/4000
390. Rare French Bisque Poupée “Lily” with Labeled Trunk and Trousseau by Lavallee-Peronne for A La Poupée de Nuremberg 17” (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate. Having a rare body, beautiful face, wonderful original wig, the doll owns two splendid costumes, as well as the labeled trunk and an assortment 202
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391. Sonneberg Bisque Closed Mouth Doll in Original Presentation for the French Market 9” (23 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, single stroke brows, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig in original hip-length braids, paper mache five piece body with painted boots. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Sonneberg, for the French market, circa 1885. Value Points: the beautiful doll with rare original wig is wearing original communion costume and is presented in original blue box with lace paper edging. $1200/1700 392.
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4 ½” (11 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, tiny open mouth, little porcelain teeth, brunette mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted above-theknee black stockings, brown two-strap shoes, knit costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1900. Value Points: petite allbisque has pretty face and rare black stockings. $300/500
393. Beautiful Sonneberg Bisque Lady Doll with Closed Mouth 22” (56 cm.) Bisque swivel head with flattened solid dome on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, brown glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig in up-swept style, muslin stitch-jointed body, leather arms, wearing lovely lace gown and mantilla, undergarments. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Sonneberg, mystery maker, circa 1880. Value Points: especially beautiful face, rare to find as swivel head fashion lady. $1100/1500
394. German Bisque Character, Model 117/A, by Kammer and Reinhardt as Handsome Lad 20” (50 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 117/A 50. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912. Value Points: fine matte bisque enhances the gentle
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395. Gentle-Faced German Bisque “Mein Liebling”, Model 117/A by K*R 15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted
curly lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with downcast lips, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 117/A 39. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912, their model marketed as “Mein Liebling”. Value Points: rare size of the desirable doll, with especially fine detail of sculpting and bisque, original body and body finish, lovely antique costume. $2600/3200 205
396. Rare German Mohair Birds as Squeak Toy by Steiff with White Cloth Labels 4 ½” (11 cm.) Posed see-saw fashion on a wooden frame with internal bellows which “squeak” when pinched, are two colorful woolen plush birds with tiny black bead eyes, felt accents, and wire feet. When the bellows is squeezed the birds alternately pop up and down and chirp. With Steiff original silver buttons and rare white cloth labels. Excellent condition. Germany, Steiff, circa 1920s. $900/1200
397. Rare Set of German Mohair and Plush Miniature Teddies and Animals by Steiff as Original Exhibition Set 396.
8” (20 cm.) l. display base. An oval wooden base with pink pleated edging has faux-grass cover, upon which are seated two teddies and five plush animals (two chicks, ladybug, bunny and squirrel), along with a picnic basket. Excellent condition. Both teddies have original Steiff buttons in ear, and the animals are tied to original base. Excellent condition. Germany, Steiff, a very rare exhibition piece, circa 1920s, with desirable early miniature teddies. $1800/2500
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20” (43 cm.) Magnesit head with oil-painted features, blushed complexion, painted blue eyes with detailed outlines and white eye dots, black and brown upper eyeliner, applied thick mohair lashes, single-stroke brows, rounded nose, closed mouth with downcast lips, very soft blonde human hair, stockinette baby body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (illegible marks on feet). Comments: Kathe Kruse, circa 1925, the rare wigged variation of “Du Mein” which utilized delicate baby
finish albeit some rubs, stockinette “runs” on torso, legs have some light spotting. Marks: Kathe Kruse. Comments: Kathe Kruse, circa 1935. Value Points: hard to find model with excellent painting of features. $900/1400
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400.1. German Mohair BlueEyed Siamese Cat with Rare Brown Accents 11” (28 cm.) Posed seated, the firmly-stuffed cat has champagnecolored mohair torso and head, with dark brown face mask, front legs, ears and extended tail; with swivel head, large blue glass eyes, pink embroidered nose. With original Steiff silver button in ear. Excellent condition. Germany, Steiff, circa 1930. $600/900
hair in its production. Value Points: rare model with very dear expression, original mohair lashes and wig, beautiful costume. $1700/2500
399.1. German Mohair Red Squirrel by Steiff 9” (23 cm.) A red mohair squirrel with white mohair underbelly is posed seated and clutching a velvet acorn, with black shoe button eyes, long curly mohair ears, and very bushy long curled tail. With Steiff silver button in ear. Excellent condition. Steiff, circa 1930. $600/800
400. German Cloth Character “Du Mein” Doll by Kathe Kruse 20” (51 cm.) Cloth head with firmly-pressed and oil-painted facial features and brown baby hair with swirled curls onto forehead, shaded blue/green eyes with white eyedots, black and brown upper eyeliner, white eyedots, closed mouth, stitched belly button, cloth ring neck, weighted baby body to simulate the actual weight of a baby, jointed arms and legs, nicely costumed. Condition: original 400, 400.1.
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403. German Brown Mohair Walking Bear with Tail Mechanism by Steiff 12” (30 cm.) Of dark brown mohair, posed on four legs as though lumbering along, the bear has a shaved muzzle of golden mohair, amber glass eyes, black embroidered nose tip and wide mouth line, felt paw pads. A mechanism in the tail of the bear, when moved by hand, causes the bear’s head to nod and turn. Excellent condition except wear to felt paw pads. Germany, Steiff, 1930s, rare color and mechanism. $1400/1800
404. German Cream Wool Plush Teddy by Steiff 12” (30 cm.) The slender-bodied bear has swivel head with elongated snout, black embroidered nose, small amber glass eyes, stitched ears, elongated torso and limbs, muslin paw pads. With original Steiff button in ear. Good condition. Steiff, Germany, circa 1940, rare thrift variation made for short period only, of which few examples are still extant. $900/1200
405. German Cloth Character “Schlenkerchen” by Kathe Kruse, Type II
401. Rare German Wool Plush “Dicky” Bear in Brown Color by Steiff 10” (25 cm.) Of brown wool plush with swivel head, shaved muzzle of lighter wool plush, stitched ears, amber glass eyes, black embroidered nose and mouth, jointing at shoulders and hips, felt paw pads. Excellent condition except arm paw pads replaced, and feet paw pads worn. Germany, Steiff, circa 1936, a rare variation in wool plush was offered for a very short period of time. $3000/4000
402. German Mohair Golden Fox by Steiff with Jointed Limbs
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8” (20 cm.) Of golden brown mohair, the swivel head fox has unusual black-edged ears, large amber glass eyes, black embroidered nose tip, jointed legs, and a very long bushy tail. Very good condition. Germany, Steiff, 1920s. $500/800
13” (33 cm.) All-cloth doll with pressed and oil-painted facial features and brown hair with delicate forelock curls, well-defined ears and eye sockets, shaded brown eyes, brown upper eyeliner, closed mouth in laughing expression with impressed cheek dimples, cloth ring neck, body is padded armature frame with stockinette cover, mitten hands, rounded feet, green knit costume. Condition: original finish albeit scuffed, body worn and mended in places. Marks 17334 (left foot). Comments: Kathe Kruse, their model “Schlenkerchen”. Type II, made in 1922 only. Value Points: especially wonderful detail of impressed facial features including laughing expression, eye crinkles, detail of hair modeling on the rare doll. $1200/1600
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accented nostrils, closed mouth, blonde side-parted human hair, stitch-jointed at shoulders, disc-jointed legs. Condition: generally excellent, wear on toes, hair slightly trimmed. Marks: Kathe Kruse (feet, with illegible number). Comments: Germany, Kathe Kruse, Type VIII, the model known as “Deutsches Kind”, 1927. Value Points: rare construction of the shoulderplate model has fine original painted finish, wearing pretty frock. $1000/1300
407. German Cloth Character “Kleines Du Mein”, Type VII, by Kathe Kruse
406. Rare German Cloth Shoulderplate Character by Kathe Kruse, Type VIII, “Deutsches Kind” 20” (51 cm.) All-cloth doll depicting slender-bodied older child, cloth socket head with shoulderplate, pressed and oil-painted facial features, shaded brown eyes, thick black, brown and red upper eyeliner, tinted brows, 210
14” (36 cm.) All-cloth doll with pressed and oil-painted facial features, short brown hair with swirled curls around the forehead, shaded brown eyes, black and brown upper eyeliner, accented nostrils, closed mouth with downcast lips, stitch-jointed shoulders, separately-stitched thumb, disc-jointed legs, wide hips, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 4184 Kathe Kruse (foot). Comments: Kathe Kruse, their model VII, marketed as “Kleines Du Mein”, circa 1927. Value Points: very dear little chap, a rare model from the firm made for three years only, with beautifully-painted features. $1100/1400
408. German Mohair Dog “Treff” by Steiff with Tail Mechanism 9” (23 cm.) The brown plush seated pup with very long floppy ears has large amber glass eyes, embroidered black nose tip, and a long tail which, when moved up and down or sideways, cause the head to move in various ways. With original Steiff button in ear. Very good condition, some thinning of mohair plush. Germany, Steiff, the dog was named “Treff ”, circa 1930s. $800/1200
409. German Mohair Pup on Wooden Wheels with Red Cloth Tag 9” (23 cm.) Standing upon blue wooden wheels is a golden brown mohair pup with elongated torso and long floppy ears, black button
eyes, black embroidered nose, red leather collar, long tail. Generally excellent, small spot of mohair thinning at tail and one spot of back. Germany, Steiff, circa 1920s. $300/500
410. Rare German Cloth Shoulderplate Character by Kathe Kruse, Type VIII, “Deutsches Kind” 20” (51 cm.) All-cloth doll depicting slenderbodied older child, cloth socket head with shoulderplate, pressed and oil-painted facial features, shaded green eyes, thick black, brown and red upper eyeliner, tinted brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blonde side-parted human hair, stitch-jointed at shoulders, disc-jointed legs. Condition: generally excellent, some wear to finger tips and slight smudging of limbs. Marks: Kathe Kruse 4921 (feet). Comments: Germany, Kathe Kruse, Type VIII, the model known as “Deutsches Kind”, 1927. Value Points: beautiful pensive-faced doll, made for one year only, has original finish and is wearing lovely muslin dress with Edelweiss embroidery. $1200/1600
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412. German Brown Plush Teddy Bear by Steiff 14” (36 cm.) Of dark brown plush, with firmly-stuffed head having a pronounced snout with black embroidered nose, amber glass eyes, stitched ears, swivel head, working squeeze growler in torso, jointing at shoulders and hips, felt paw pads. Very good condition, some thinning of plush cover at nose and torso center seam. Germany, Steiff, 1930s. $900/1300
413. German Green Mohair “Peck” with Original Labels 4” (10 cm.) Of green mohair, the fantasy figure depicting a bug, has black bead eyes on white vinyl background, black felt hair tuft, green felt wired arms and legs, red felt hands and slippers, rubber shorts, wooden blowpipe, carrying strap. With original Steiff button and yellow cloth tag, and with original Steiff paper label “Peck”. Near mint condition. Germany, Steiff, circa 1950s. $1500/2200
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414. Early German Woolen Elephant on Wooden Wheels by Steiff 6” (15 cm.) The firmly-stuffed grey woolen elephant has stitch-shaped head and trunk, stitched ears, red felt blanket with yellow stitching, black shoe button eyes, white felt
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tusks, and is posed on wooden wheels. With original early button in ear. Very good condition, few small moth holes. Germany, Steiff, circa 1910. $700/900
415. German Felt Character Doll by Steiff in Bavarian Costume 13� (33 cm.) Felt doll with pressed facial features, center seam, blue glass inset eyes, painted mouth, mohair wig, disc-jointing at shoulders and hip. Condition: generally excellent, slightly dusty. Marks: (original Steiff button in ear). Comments: Steiff, circa 1920. Value Points: the little boy wears elaborate original Bavarian costume including embroidered shorts, flowered tie, felt satchel and matching cap, socks and leather shoes. $1200/1700
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417. German All-Bisque Coquette and Little Companion 5 ½” (14 cm.) and 9”. All-bisque child with sculpted short brown curly 214
hair decorated with three pink bows, painted facial features, brown side-glancing eyes, closed mouth with defined space between the lips, loop-jointed arms and legs, brown painted shoes with little bows, ribbed socks, and wearing pretty costume. Marks: 10490 3. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912. Value Points: wonderfully-characterized doll; also included is a little porcelain trinket jar upon which is posed the waist-up figure of a similar all-bisque little girl. $400/600
418. Two German All-Bisque Novelty Babies 4” (10 cm.) and 5”. Each is all-bisque baby with loop-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted baby hair and facial features, including baby with painted diaper and holding a baby bottle in his right hand, and a baby with sculpted white smock having ruffled top. Condition:
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generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1915. Value Points: little novelty character with well-modeled costumes and accessories. $400/500
419. Pair, German All-Bisque Characters, Hebee and Shebee, in Rare Large Size 9” (23 cm.) Each has one-piece bisque torso and over-sized head with bald pate, painted O-shaped googly-like blue eyes, little button nose, tiny closed mouth with downcast lips, chubby blushed cheeks, white sculpted and painted smock, and with loop-jointed arms, and unusual jointing of legs into the lower torso. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (one has original Hebee paper label). Comments: Germany, circa 1915, the figures were designed by American artist, Charles Twelve trees, who had made his fame designing character-like children
6” (15 cm.) One-piece bisque head and torso of chubby baby, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, two beaded upper teeth, blonde mohair wig, loopjointed bisque baby arms and legs, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 833 6. Comments: Germany, circa 1915. Value Points: cheerful all-bisque baby with antique costume is riding a folk-art handcarved stroller. $500/700
421. German All-Bisque Peterkin with Top Hat 6” (15 cm.) One-piece all-bisque figure of chubby urchin, with sculpted brown hair arranged with forelock and side curls, painted brown side-glancing eyes, little pug nose, impish smile, painted onesie pajamas with buttons at the side. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1920, the doll was marketed as Peterkin. Value Points: delightful urchin with wonderful expression, and having silk top hat. $300/500
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422. Wonderful German Bisque Character Toddler, 1428, by Simon and Halbig 25” (64 cm.) Bisque socket head with very chubby dimpled cheeks, small blue glass sleep eyes, painted upper lashes, one stroke tapered brows, rounded nose, closed mouth modeled as though open with shaded lips, bobbed brunette human hair, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1428 15. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1912. Value Points: very rare grand size of the wonderfully-sculpted character with superb modeling of laughter lines and dimples, wonderful antique sailor costume. $1200/1700 422.
423. German Mohair Dog on Cast Iron Wheels 16” (41 cm.) Posed standing upon cast iron spoked wheels is a dog of curly golden and rust mohair, with floppy ears, amber glass eyes, long bushy tail. With original early button in ear. Fair/ good condition, mohair very sparse on nose, velvet lining of ears lacking. Germany, Steiff, circa 1910. $700/1000
424. German Bisque Character, 1279, by Simon and Halbig in Rare Petite Size 11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, accent dot at center of bottom lip, four porcelain teeth, impressed dimples in cheeks and
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chin, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S&H 1279 dep Germany 3 ½. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1900. Value Points: rare model especially in this petite size, with wonderful modeling and bisque, original body and body finish, great antique sailor costume and cap lettered “Verdun”, original shoes and socks. $800/1200
425. Beautiful German Bisque Glass-Eyed Character, 7407, by Gebruder Heubach 17” (43 cm.) Pink-tinted bisque socket head, tiny blue glass sleep eyes, painted long curly lashes, fringed brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full outlined lips, impressed dimples at cheeks and lip corners, blonde mohair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 7407 7 Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912. Value Points: rare model with especially fine sculpting and bisque, original wig, body and body finish, great factory-original antique dress. $1100/1500 217
label with illustration of little doll, and she is presented in her original trunk with four additional costumes that have never been removed from the trunk. $600/900
427. French Leather and Hide Toy Horse with Reins Appropriate for display with dolls having waist of 14”-18”. A carved wooden horse head with hide cover has glass eyes, leather harness, ears, is flanked by an elaborate leather harness decorated with silver mounts and bells, and leather flowers and is attached to braided cords. A French toy of the late 1800s, the leather strap was designed to be tied around a child’s waist, and the reins held by another in a game of “Giddy-up Horsey”. Excellent condition, appropriately sized for display on dolls having waist of 14”-18”. French, circa 1890. $700/1100
428. French Bisque Bébé in the Bleuette Manner
426. French Bisque Bébé by SFBJ with Original Trunk and Trousseau 11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, ochre blush and eye shadow, short feathered brows, open mouth, four teeth, auburn wig with original curls, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Unis France 301 (doll) Made in France (body). Comments: SFBJ, circa 1920. Value Points: fine unplayed with condition, the little doll has original SFBJ paper wrist
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11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lower lashes, feathered brow, accented nostrils, open mouth, tongue, auburn wig French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally
excellent. Marks: Unis France 71 149 251 2 (head) 2 (torso). Comments: SFBJ, in the Bleuette manner, circa 1920. Value Points: the rosy cheeked urchin has original body and body finish, wearing vintage Bleuette style costume and bonnet. $700/900
429. French Bisque Art Character, 428. Model 227, by SFBJ with Cafe-au-Lait Complexion 21” (53 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head with cafe-au-lait complexion, black sculpted hair with sculpted forelock curl, brown glass inset eyes, painted curly lashes, black one-stroke brows, accented nostrils, slightly-parted lips, row of sculpted teeth, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, antique romper suit. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 227 Paris 8 (head) 8 (back of torso). Comments: SFBJ, circa 1912. Value Points: very expressive laughing features, flawless rich complexion and painted black hair. $1800/2500
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430. Collection of Fifteen French All-Bisque Mignonettes in Original Costumes 2 ½” (6 cm.) Each is all-bisque with swivel head, painted facial features, jointed arms and legs, mohair wig, and with painted blue or black ankle boots. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1890, the dolls were presented in French Etrennes catalogs, and as late as 1912, appeared in the SFBJ catalog, described as “Lilliputians”. Value Points: wonderful collection of mignonettes, each wearing its original nationality costume. $1200/1800
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432. French Bisque Child “Bleuette” with Pretty Face 11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, dark glass eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, brunette mohair wig, French composition fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 60 Paris 8/0 (head) 2 (impressed on torso) 1 (impressed on feet). Comments: Bleuette for GautierLangereau, circa 1925. Value Points: a pretty example for the beloved doll, has original body and body finish. $600/900
433. French Bisque Bébé, 301, in the Bleuette Manner
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12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lower lashes, ochre eye shadow, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, row of tiny teeth, brunette human hair, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Unis France 71 149 301 (head) 1 (foot). Comments: in the Bleuette manner, circa 1925. Value Points: the rosy-cheeked girl has original body, and is wearing Bleuette type costume of blue woolen skirt and cape. $400/600
434. French Bisque Bébé in the Bleuette Manner 11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, dark blue glass sleep eyes, feathered brows, open mouth, row of porcelain teeth, brunette mohair wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, pretty costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 301 Paris 1 (head) 1 (foot). Comments: SFBJ, circa 1917, in the Bleuette manner. Value Points: pretty child with original body and body finish. $400/600
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431. French Bisque “Bleuette” with Original Body 11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, black glass eyes, painted lashes, single stroke brows, open mouth, four teeth, brunette human hair, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent, one baby finger chipped. Marks: SFBJ 60 Paris 8/0 (head) 2 (back torso) 1 (feet). Comments: the doll was presented as “Bleuette”, circa 1915. $500/800 220
435. French Bisque Character by SFBJ in the Bleuette Manner as Becassine 12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lower lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, two upper teeth, brunette human hair, French composition and wooden fully-jointed
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body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2 (on head and torso) 1 (feet). Comments: French, circa 1912, in the Bleuette manner. Value Points: especially fine modeling of the Bleuette genre doll, wearing original Becassine costume. $600/900
436. French Bisque Bébé, 301, by Unis France with Original Folklore Costume 12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lower lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, feathered brows, accented nostrils, brunette human hair, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Unis France 71 149 301 (head) 2 (feet). Comments: pretty doll with rosy cheeks, original lashes and wig, original body and body finish, and wearing original folklore costume, apron, bonnet and carrying basket of flowers. $300/500
437. German Bisque Painted Eye Character by Recknagel in Wonderful Costume 16” (41 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, painted short brown boyish hair, painted blue eyes, white eye dots, black and incised eyeliner, accented nostrils, closed mouth in wide beaming smile, row of sculpted teeth and tiny tongue tip, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: R.A. (and symbol). Comments: Theodore Recknagel, circa 1910. Value Points: rare model with wonderful detail of sculpting and delightful smile, wonderful antique costume. $500/800 437.
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438. Rare German Cloth Character “Du Mein” by Kathe Kruse 20” (51 cm.) All-cloth doll with pressed and oil-painted facial features and lightly-feathered brown baby hair, painted blue outlined eyes, brown and black thick upper eyeliner, accented nostrils, closed mouth, stitch-jointed arms, cloth ring neck. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Kathe Kruse (both feet) Comments: Kathe Kruse, their baby play model marketed as “Du Mein”, 1925. Value Points: rare model with beautifully-painted features. $2100/2600
439. Pair, German Mohair Dressed Bunnies “Nikili”, by Steiff 15” (38 cm.) including ears. The light brown mohair bunnies, posed in standing human-like manner, have swivel head, upright stitched ears, amber glass eyes, pink embroidered nose, 222
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open mouth with pink felt lining, stitch-jointed arms, yellow felt feet, and each is wearing original felt and cotton costume. Excellent condition. Each with original Steiff button and yellow tag, and with original paper label with Eulan reverse stamp labeled “Nikili”. Germany, Steiff, 1950s. $500/700
440. German Velvet Donkey with “Dem” Labeled Blanket 5” (13 cm.) The firmly-stuffed yellow velvet donkey has black shoe button eyes and black painted features, red leatherette harness, rope tail, and green felt blanket stenciled “Dem”. Excellent condition. Germany, Steiff, 1950s, for the American market. $300/500
441. A Trio of American Felt Brownies by R. John Wright from Palmer Cox Designs 8” (20 cm.) Each is all-felt with pressed and painted facial features, and stitched felt designs, depicting characters from the beloved Palmer Cox stories and illustrations. Each is preserved in its original box, with documents and labels. The trio includes Scotchman #11 of the edition, Chinaman #134 of the edition, and The Dude, #99 of the edition. Mint condition. American, R. John Wright studios. $800/1000
442. Rare German Velvet Mickey Mouse with Rare Red Cloth Label
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7” (18 cm.) Allvelvet figure of the then-newlydesigned Mickey Mouse animated film
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character has black torso, padded armature skinny arms and legs, over-sized golden shoes and four-finger hands, amber velvet mask face and detachable shorts, stitched felt ears, pie-slice eyes, whiskers, and tail. With original Mickey Mouse stamp on feet bottom, paper label “Mickey Mouse Copyright Walt Disney”, and original Steiff metal button and red cloth label #1416. Excellent condition. Germany, Steiff, 1930s. $1700/2500
443. American Cloth Project Doll from Milwaukee WPA 22” (56 cm.) All-cloth doll with stockinette shaped facial features, painted blue glazed eyes with pronounced eyelids, rounded nose, closed mouth rosy cheeks, yarn hair braids, all-muslin body with gusset-jointing at hips designed to allow the doll to sit, stitch-jointed shoulders, original costume with embroidery details on cap and vest. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: 1930s, from a series of dolls created during the Great Depression by members of the Milwaukee WPA project group; the project specifically called for the design of a 22” doll which would be washable, jointed to sit and stand, and dressed with removable clothes. Value Points: wonderfully preserved WPA doll with original costume, the doll bears a number of ribbon awards. $1200/1600 223
444. Majolica Figure of Brownie Policeman from Palmer Cox Designs 9” (23 cm.) The softpaste majolica figurine depicts a Brownie Policeman standing upon a self-base which simulates stony ground; he wears a blue policeman’s uniform as officer 88, and his cap has an open top designed for use as candle holder. Incised 8886 from the series. Excellent condition. Circa 1895, inspired by the Palmer Cox Brownie illustrations. $400/500
445. Cast Metal Figural Clock with Eight Palmer Cox Brownies
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7” (18 cm.) The heavy cast metal clock with bronzed finish depicts eight various Brownies including Policeman, The Dude, Uncle Sam, frolicking atop and around a grand framed clock with side cabinets. Clock works intact, but need some adjustment. The cast metal figural is excellent condition. Early 1900s. $400/600
9” (23 cm.) diam. bowl. Including a porcelain bowl labeled Porridge, with scenes of fifteen Brownies in a soccer match; a porcelain mug with white background featuring nine Brownies seated on a log, and sharing a cigarette, labeled “the Smoker”, and with a silverplate fork and spoon with Brownie designs. Excellent condition. Circa 1895. $400/600
447. Two Early 19th Century Silverplate Brownie Figurals 3 ½” (9 cm.) Including a matchbox in the shape of a Brownie clinging to a sled (incised Pairpint Mfg Co, Bedford, Mass, Quadruple-plate), and a silver-painted metal toothpick holder depicting a beaming Brownie standing atop a turtle. Excellent condition. Early 1900s. $400/500
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448. Majolica Figure of The Sailor Defender Brownie from Palmer Cox Designs 9” (23 cm.) The soft-paste majolica figurine depicts a Brownie as Sailor Defender standing upon a self-base which simulates stony ground; he wears a blue sailor uniform and cap which is labeled “Defender”, and his cap has an open top designed for use as candle holder. Incised 8878 from the series. Excellent condition. Circa 1895, inspired by the Palmer Cox Brownie illustrations. $400/500
449. Grand German Bisque Closed Mouth Child, Model 103, by Kestner 30” (76 cm.) Bisque socket head, large blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, brunette human hair wig, composition and wooden fullyjointed body with straight wrists, plump body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 18 103. Comments: Kestner, circa 1886, in grand size 18. Value Points: rare size, with beautiful gleaming patina of bisque on the closed mouth doll, original body. $2500/3500
450. Majolica Figure of The Dude Brownie from Palmer Cox Designs 8” (20 cm.) The soft-paste majolica figurine depicts a Brownie as The Dude, standing upon a selfbase which simulates stony ground; he wears a fancy gentleman’s suit with long tail jacket and top hat. Incised 2890 from the series. Excellent condition. Circa 1895, inspired by the Palmer Cox Brownie illustrations. $300/400 225
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451. Beautiful German Porcelain Lady Doll with Fine Detail of Coiffure 27” (69 cm.) Lightly-tinted porcelain shoulderhead of adult lady with elongated strong throat, black sculpted hair waved into wide wings at the sides of head, and captured in a thickly-coiled chignon at the back of the head, painted blue upper glancing eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, muslin stitch-jointed body with leather arms, stitched-on stockings and leather boots, lovely silk dress. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1865. Value Points: very beautiful lady with delicate feathering of hair around the forehead edges and elaborate coiffure. $1100/1400
452. German Porcelain Doll with Rare Blue Glass Eyes 18” (46 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead with black sculpted hair having center-part and arranged scalloped curls around the forehead, blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lower lashes, red upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with pert expression, muslin body, porcelain lower limbs, nicely costumed. Condition: 226
generally excellent, tiny flake on upper right eye rim. Comments: Germany, circa 1860. Value Points: rare glass eyes on the early porcelain lady. $500/800
453. German Porcelain Lady Doll with Painted Brown Eyes 18” (46 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead with rounded face, black sculpted hair with centerpart arranged with scalloped curls framing the face, painted brown eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with dainty smile, muslin stitchjointed torso and legs, suede-like arms, antique costume including boots and undergarments. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1865. Value Points: rare brown eyes accentuated by deeply-defined eye sockets. $800/1100
454. German Porcelain Brown-Haired Gentleman by KPM 18� (46 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead depicting a slenderfaced young lady with elongated throat, brown sculpted side-parted hair, blue painted eyes, black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, kid body gusset-jointing, porcelain lower limbs. Condition: professional restoration on shoulderplate and lower throat. Comments: KPM, circa 1855. Value Points: the handsome young lad has wonderful sculpted rare brown hair, wears grand antique costume. $1200/1600
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455. German Porcelain Lady Doll with Rare Brown Eyes, Probably KPM 21� (53 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead of adult lady with oval face and very elongated slender throat, black sculpted hair with center-part looped smoothly around her face and formed into a braided chignon at the back of her head, painted large brown eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single-
stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with richly-shaded lips, muslin stitch-jointed body, porcelain lower limbs. Condition: professional restoration to shoulderplate and throat. Comments: Germany, attributed to KPM, circa 1850. Value Points: rare early porcelain doll with regal presence, brown eyes. $1200/1600 227
456. French Bisque Poupée Portrait Head by Pierre-François Jumeau 5” (13 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve-blushed eye shadow, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Pierre-François Jumeau, circa 1875. Value Points: very beautiful poupée with lovely complexion, original wig and pate, and with lovely bonnet. $1200/1800
457. Collection, German Soft Metal Filigree Furnishings and All-Bisque Doll 4” (10 cm.) doll. The all-bisque doll has swivel head, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted shoes and stockings, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1890. Value Points: included is a superb collection of German soft metal dollhouse furnishings with gilt accents, including upright piano, cabinet with mirror, bed with canopy top, lady’s writing desk, hanging wall cabinet, vitrine with shelved interior, and two arched arbors with silk flowers. $600/900
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458. French Bisque Bébé by Gaultier with Early Kid Body and Bisque Hands 13” (33 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kidedged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading and pronounced pupil outline, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with heart-shaped outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde curly fleeced wig over cork pate, French kid bébé body with gussetjointing at hips, knees and elbows, bisque forearms, wearing gold silk dress, bonnet, undergarments (the petticoat lettered Ella Stowell 1880), and leather shoes incised C.M.; second silk dress is includwed. 458, 459. Condition: generally excellent, tip of left baby finger chipped. Marks: F 3/0 G (head and shoulder). Comments: Gaultier, circa 1880. Value Points: beautiful doll with especially sturdy and clean rare early body, intriguing provenance of Ella Stowell’s petticoat. $4500/5500
459. Early French Bisque Block Letter Bébé by Gaultier with Composition Body 12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head with plump cheeks and throat, blue glass enamel inset eyes with rich spiral threading, dark
eyeliner, painted curly lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, impressed chin dimple, lambswool wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, pretty lace dress and bébé pin, leather shoes signed L.I. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F 5 G. Comments: Gaultier, circa 1882. Value Points: very beautiful pale bisque and splendid spiralthreaded eyes on the early bébé, original early body with original finish. $3500/4500 229
“Phenix Star” in reference to its unique markings, circa 1890. Value Points: the pretty bébé has dramatic large eyes, original body and body finish, lovely bisque, and is wearing factory original dress, beads, and has pretty bonnet, parasol, shoes and socks, and carries her own little all-bisque doll with swivel head and glass eyes. $3200/3800
461. German Bisque Art Character Doll, 1358, with Ebony Black Complexion 15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head with ebony black complexion, brown glass sleep eyes, black brushstroked brows with decorative glaze, slightly
460. French Bisque Bébé, Phenix Star, by Steiner Successors with Her Own Miniature Doll 14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted long lashes, widely brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with richly-shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: *85 (head). Comments: Jules Steiner, successors, the model is known as 230
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open mouth with shaded coral lips, four tiny porcelain teeth, pierced ears, black fleecy mohair wig, black composition and wooden balljointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1358 Germany Simon & Halbig &H. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1900. Value Points: rare doll with especially fine flawless complexion, bright expression. $1800/2300
462. German AllBisque Miniature Doll with Lovely Costume 6” (15 cm.) Bisque swivel head on bisque torso, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain tiny teeth, blonde mohair wig, pegjointed bisque arms and legs, painted socks and shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 153. Comments: Germany, 463, 464. circa 1900. Value Points: the sweet little doll wears lovely fashionable costume and bonnet. $300/500
463. Petite French Bisque Bébé by Emile Jumeau in Size 1 9” (23 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted long lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with richly shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau bte SGDG 1 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1888. Value Points: sought-after tiny Jumeau bébé with entrancing large eyes, original body and body finish. $2800/3200
464. Precious French Bisque Bébé, E.J. by Emile Jumeau, Size 2 10” (25 cm.) Bisque socket head, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with richly-shaded lips, pierced ears, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose E 2 J (and artist checkmarks on head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1884. Value Points: very precious petite bébé with beautiful eyes and bisque, original hip-length wig, original body and body finish, earrings; lovely antique dress is included. $3200/3800 231
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quality of bisque and painting for this model, wonderful romper costume. $300/500
467. German Bisque Character Toddler by Kestner, Rare Shoulderhead Variation
465. German Bisque Art Character “Marie”, Model 101, by K*R with Rare Brown Complexion 15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head with cafe-au-lait brown complexion, painted features, brown eyes, black upper eyeliner, one-stroke black brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with coral shaded lips, black mohair wig, brown composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, few wig pulls very high at rim. Marks: K*R 101 39. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, from their art character reform series, the model marketed as “Marie”. circa 1909. Value Points: rare brown facial complexion is flawlessly presented, original body and body finish. $1200/1600
466. German Bisque Googly, 323, by Marseille with Wonderful Costume 9” (23 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep and side-glancing googly eyes, painted lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with sweet smile, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition toddler body with jointing at shoulders, elbows and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Germany 323 A 4/0 M. Comments: Marseille, circa 1918. Value Points: especially nice
12” (30 cm.) Solid domed bisque shoulderhead, painted baby hair in delicate brushstroke, brown glass eyes, pained curly lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth modeled as though open, shaded lips, kid toddler body with short legs, pin-jointing at shoulder, elbows and hips, gusset-jointing at knees, bisque lower arms. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: G made in Germany 2 (head) (original crown and streamer paper label on chest). Comments: Kestner, circa 1910. Value Points: rare variation with shoulderhead and unique body in superb original condition, wonderful antique jacket and matching woven cap. $400/600
468. Rare German Bisque Character, 1407, “Baby Bo-Kaye”, Designed by Joseph Kallus 8” (20 cm.) Bisque socket head with pronounced plump cheeks, tiny brown glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, tinted brows, accented nostrils of tiny nose, open mouth with outlined lips, two porcelain lower teeth, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden toddler body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1407 20 Germany. Comments: 468.
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the sweet toddler was designed by the American artist Joseph Kallus, trademarked as “Baby Bo-Kaye” and commissioned by George Borgfeldt from Germany, circa 1927. Value Points: rare model designed by named artist, with fine luminous bisque, most endearing expression, antique costume included. $1700/2100
469. Endearing Little German Bisque Toddler, 150, by Hertel and Schwab 8” (20 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, slightly-parted lips, two upper teeth, brunette mohair wig, composition five-piece toddler body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 150 4/0. Comments: Hertel and Schwab, circa 1915. Value Points: delightful petite size of the mischievous faced character, with original body and body finish, factory-original costume. $300/500
470. German Bisque Brown-Complexioned Doll, Rare Model 739, by Simon and Halbig 20” (51 cm.) Bisque socket head with rich brown complexion, large brown glass inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, black painted curly lashes, thick
brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, black mohair fleecy wig, brown composition and wooden ball-jointed body, beautiful antique dress. Condition: generally excellent, some wig pulls very high on crown rim. Marks: S 121 H 739 dep. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: beautiful complexion on the rare model doll, original body and body finish. $1100/1300 233
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471. Beautiful German Bisque Brown-Eyed Character, 1279, by Simon and Halbig 26� (66 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, short feathered slanted brows with modeling details, rounded nose with accented nostrils, open mouth, outlined lips with classic accent at center of lower lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, beautiful antique costume of dotted Swiss dress, undergarments, bonnet, rose shoes and stockings, and carrying little 234
rose enamel jewel box. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S&H 1279 Dep Germany 13. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1900. Value Points: rare model with superb bisque, impressed dimples in cheeks and chin, original wig, body, body finish; the doll is shown in the book, Rare Character Dolls, by Maree Tarnowski. $1200/1600
472. Pretty German Brown-Complexioned Bisque Doll by Kestner 8� (20 cm.) Bisque socket head with rich dark brown complexion,
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brown glass sleep eyes, black painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four teeth, pierced ears, black fleecy wig over plaster pate, brown composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Kestner, circa 1900. Value Points: appealing petite size, beautiful bisque, original body and body finish, pretty antique silk costume and matching cap, undergarments, pink kid shoes. Ex-collection Puppen and Spielzeug Museum of Vienna, Austria. $500/800
473. Petite German Bisque Character, Model 208, by Catterfelder Puppenfabrick 9” (23 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, two porcelain upper teeth, brunette mohair wig, composition bent limb baby body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: C.P. 208/23 Deponiert. Comments: Catterfelder Puppenfabrick, circa 1915. Value Points: excellent bisque and painting on the petite dimpled character, original body and body finish, especially nice antique costume. $300/500
474. Wonderful German Bisque Character “Fany” by Marseille 13” (33 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump cheeks, tiny blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, tiny one-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with downcast lips, brunette mohair wig,
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composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 231 DRNR 248 Fany A 2/0 M/ Comments: Marseille, circa 1915. Value Points: rare model with most endearing wistful expression enhanced by finest bisque and painting, original body and body finish. $2300/2800
475. German Bisque Glass-Eyed Character, 189, by Kestner with Most Endearing Expression 16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with dainty prim smile, accent line between the lips, impressed cheek dimples, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, pretty antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 189 (head) Made in Germany (body). Comments: Kestner, circa 1912. Value Points: most endearing expression is enhanced by very fine quality of bisque and painting, original body and body finish. $1600/2300 235
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mouth with very full pouting lips, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R 101X 30. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1910, the model marketed as “Peter”. Value Points: rare variation with solid dome and flocked hair. $1200/1800
478. Most Endearing Petite German Bisque Character, 536, by Kley and Hahn
476. Very Fine German Bisque Art Character, “Gretchen”, Model 114, by Kammer and Reinhardt
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15” (39 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted blue eyes, black upper eyeliner, one-stroke tapered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full pouty lips, accent line between the lips, brunette mohair wig with coiled braids, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R 114 39. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, from their art character series, the model marketed as “Gretchen”, circa 1910. Value Points: very choice bisque enhanced by fine luminous complexion, original wig, body and body finish. $1400/2100
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11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted blue eyes with black upper eyeliner, short feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with very full lips, accent line between the lips, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 536 2/0. Comments: Kley and Hahn, circa 1912. Value Points: most endearing petite size of the wistful child with impressed dimples, very fine bisque and painting, original body and body finish, lovely antique costume. $1200/1600
477. German Bisque Pouty Character, “Peter” by K*R with Rare Solid Dome
479. German Bisque Art Character Doll with Painted Eyes, Model 180, by Kestner
12” (30 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head with flocked hair, painted facial features, downcast blue eyes with heavy eyelids, black upper eyeliner, accented nostrils, closed
18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted blue eyes with pronounced black pupils enhanced
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by decorative glaze, red and black upper eyeliner, tiny fringed lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with row of beaded teeth, tongue tip, outlined lips, brunette mohair wig with coiled braids over plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 180 (head) Germany (body). Comments: Kestner, circa 1910. Value Points: very choice bisque and painting of features on the rare painted eye character. $1600/2100
480. German Bisque Painted Eye Character, Model 187, by Kestner 18� (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue painted eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with pert expression, accent line between the lips, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 187 (head) Germany (body). Comments: Kestner, circa 1910.
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Value Points: rare painted eye character with well-modeled impish features, original body in superb original condition. $1600/2100
481. Rare German Bisque Art Character, Model 151, by Simon and Halbig in Petite Size 12� (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted dark blue eyes with dark upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with upturned lip corners in dainty smile, painted teeth between the outlined lips, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 151 S&H 2/0. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1910, very rare model from their 150 art character series. Value Points: delightful petite size of the rare model with very choice bisque, wonderfully modeled cheeks dimples, beautiful antique costume. $3500/5500 237
484. Rare German Bisque Bonnet Head Character by Gebruder Heubach 11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head with sculpted baby bonnet having quilted design with outlined cording, sculpted short curls at forehead and sides of face, small blue intaglio eyes, white eye dots, black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, composition bent limb baby body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Heubach (in square) 8649 (a bit illegible so ?) Germany 1. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912. Value Points: rare bonnet head model with wonderfully detailed fabric pattern on cap. $800/1100
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485. German Bisque WideEyed Googly by Marseille 7” (18 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, brown painted hair with forelock curl, painted blue sideglancing googly eyes, one stroke brows, closed mouth with impish smile, five-piece composition body, painted shoes and socks, antique romper suit. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: DRGM A 11/0 M Germany. Comments: Marseille, circa 1920. Value Points: wonderful impish expression, original toddler body. $300/400
482. German Bisque “Baby Stuart” by Gebruder Heubach with Rare Detachable Bonnet and Glass Eyes 14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head with cut pate to accommodate the shape of the bisque baby bonnet (which is detachable), brown glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and nostrils, closed mouth with downcast lips, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 7975 Heubach (sunburst mark) Germany 4. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, the model known as “Baby Stuart”, circa 1912. Value Points: rare detachable bonnet variation with beautiful roses and trailing vines decoration, and rare glass eyes. $800/1200
483. Tiny German Bisque Character “Baby Stuart” by Gebruder Heubach 8” (20 cm.) Bisque socket head with sculpted baby bonnet decorated with roses and garlands of leaves, intaglio blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, closed mouth with center accent line, composition five-piece toddler body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Heubach (square mark) Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach,circa 1915. Value Points: charming example of the classic little bonnet baby. $300/500 484.
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486. Pair, German AllBisque Characters by Gebruder Heubach
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5” (13 cm.) seated. Each is one-piece all-bisque figure of seated naked baby, one posed pugilistically with scowling expression and drawn fists, and the other seated smugly, clasping his belly, and with grinning expression. Generally excellent. Germany, circa 1910, Gebruder Heubach. $300/500
487. German Bisque Pouting Art Character, Model 101, “Marie” by Kammer and Reinhardt 20” (50 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted facial features, pale blue painted eyes in rarer sideglancing expression, thick black eyeliner, one stroke brows, rounded nose tip with accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, brunette mohair wig with side-coiled braids, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R 101 50. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1909, their art reform character marketed as “Marie”. Value Points: especially fine quality of sculpting and bisque, original body and body finish. $1700/2400
488. Pair, German All-Bisque Coquette Twins by Gebruder Heubach
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6” (15 cm.) Each has one-piece bisque head and torso, brown sculpted short curly hair with orange hair ribbon, sculpted brown side-glancing eyes, white eye dots, single stroke brows, button-shaped nose, closed mouth with hint of smile, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white socks and brown one-strap shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1915. Value Points: charming pair with well-sculpted hair and intaglio sculpting features. $400/600 239
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curly lashes, short brushstroked brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with pert slight smile, accent line between the lips, impressed dimples in center cheeks, chin and philtrum, auburn mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K&H (in banner) 549 2/0 Germany. Comments: Bahr and Proschild for Kley and Hahn, circa 1912. Value Points: rare model with wonderful definition of dimples and laughter lines around the eyes, original body, body in near mint condition, factory original dress, shoes and socks. $1600/2100
489. German Bisque Googly, Model 323, by Marseille in Rarer Large Size
492. German Bisque Glass-Eyed Smiling Character, 550, by Marseille
13” (33 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep and side-glancing googly eyes, painted long curly lashes, dark eyeliner, one stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with impish smile, impressed dimples at lip corners, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition and wooden toddler body, great antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Germany 323 A 0 M. Comments: Marseille, circa 1920. Value Points: rarer large size of the most endearing googly, original body and body finish, fine quality of bisque. $500/800
18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, small blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Germany 550 A 4 M DRGM. Comments: Marseille, circa 1915. Value Points: rarer model with bright-eyed smiling expression, impressed dimples at lip corners, original body in very fine original condition. $1200/1700
490. German All-Bisque Glass-Eyed “Our Fairy” 6 ½” (17 cm.) One-piece bisque head, torso and legs, loop-jointed arms, brown glass side-glancing googly eyes, painted lashes, single stroke brows, closed mouth with wide beaming smile, brunette mohair bobbed wig. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 222 16. Comments: Germany, the model marketed as “Our Fairy” for Louis Wolf and Co, circa 1914. Value Points: delightful trademarked googly character with glass eyes. $600/800
491. German Bisque Closed Mouth Art Character, Model 549, for Kley and Hahn 11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, small blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted 240
493. German Bisque Glass-Eyed Character, 550, by Marseille 10” (25 cm.) Bisque socket head, tiny blue glass sleep eyes, delicately painted lashes, short single stroke brows, closed mouth with impish smile, brunette mohair wig, composition and
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wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Germany 550 A 3/0 M DRGM. Comments: Marseille, circa 1915. Value Points: wonderful expression on the petite smiling child with deeplyimpressed dimples in cheeks and lip corners, fine luminous complexion. $800/1100
494. Petite Rare German Bisque Glass-Eyed Character, Model 700, by Marseille 12� (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, small blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, single stroke brows,
accented nostrils, closed mouth with downcast lips, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 700 3/0. Comments: Marseille, circa 1915. Value Points: rare model with endearing expression, original wig, body and body finish. $700/900
495. Rare German Bisque Closed Mouth Character, Model 700, by Marseille 14� (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, small brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils of rounded nose, closed mouth with pensive expression, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique knit costume, shoes and leggings. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 700 3/0. Comments: Marseille, circa 1915, the doll bears an intriguing close resemblance to K*R 117 Mein Liebling model. Value Points: rare model with wonderful wistful expression, original wig, body, and body finish. $900/1400 493.
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496. Pair, Chinese Wooden Door of Hope Children in Original Costumes 6” and 7” (18 cm.) Each has wooden head with carve-defined and tinted facial features and pate having feathered details, cloth torso and legs, wooden lower hands. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Chinese Door of Hope mission, circa 1925. Value Points: rare child model from the illustrious mission archives are wearing wonderful original silk costumes including caps. $900/1300
497. Two Miniature Doll Accessories
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4” (10 cm.) Including soft metal treadle sewing machine with handwind working foot treadle, and excellent detail including tiny spools of thread; along with a solid brass washing mangle with wooden rollers. Excellent condition. Circa 1900. $400/600
498. Collection of Vintage Palmer Cox Brownie Ephemera
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9” (23 cm.) l. tray. Including porcelain tray with hand-painted
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designs of frolicking Brownies (dated 1904 on reserve side), porcelain cup and saucer with sepia tinted Brownie designs. paper mache Brownie as candy container, and cast metal silvered frames with wonderful figural designs of Brownies encircling the frames. Excellent condition. Circa 1900, inspired by Palmer Cox illustrations of his popular Brownies. $600/900
499. American Artist Studio Doll by Dewees Cochran from “Grow-up” Series 16 ½” (42 cm.) All-latex-composition body with slender socket head of older child, painted small blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, real lashes, closed mouth with solemn expression, blonde human hair wig, five-piece body with slender torso and elongated limbs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments:
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Dewees Cochran, circa 1950s, from the artist’s “Grow Up” series. Value Points: the young lady wears her original school girl artist-made costume of knit sweater, white collar, green woolen pleated skirt, leather sandals, socks. $900/1300
500. American Artist Studio Doll of Young Smiling Child “Helen” by Dewees Cochran 12” (30 cm.) All-latex-composition with swivel head, toddler style torso and limbs, jointing at shoulder and hips, painted facial features which depict a smiling child, brown painted eyes with black upper eyeliner, lightly feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth modeled as though open with wide beaming smile and painted double row of teeth, light brown human hair wig, original dress, undergarments, shoes and socks. Condition: generally excellent, tiny spec on nose. Marks: Dewees Cochran AA 3 52 (head and torso). Comments: Dewees Cochran from her studio dolls “look-alike” series, the doll named Helen, circa 1952. Value Points: rare early Dewees Cochran studio doll with signature, wonderful expression, original costumes and shoes. $1100/1600
501. Very Rare American Artist Doll “Jeff Jones” from “Grow Up” Series by Dewees Cochran 11” (28 cm.) All-latex-composition portraying a young boy, socket head, painted blue eyes, painted lashes and brows, rounded nose, closed mouth with shy expression, brunette human hair in side-parted short boyish manner, five-piece body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: D.C. JJ - 54 #2. Comments: Dewees Cochran, her model of Jeff Jones as a young boy, circa 1954 from her “Grow Up” series. Value Points: very rare doll in wonderfully-preserved state, wearing original plaid shirt, blue belted shorts, knee-high socks, brown laced shoes, and “I Like Ike” pin. $1200/1800
502. Rare American Artist Doll of Grown-Up “Susan Stormalong” from “Grow-Up Series by Dewees Cochran 17 ½” (44 cm.) All-latex-composition with slender face and elongated throat, socket head, bright blue painted eyes, lashes, delicately painted lashes and brows, arched brows, closed mouth with wide center line, brunette human hair, slender elongated lady-shaped torso and limb, jointing at shoulders and hips, wearing original artist-made costume of striped cotton sun suit with matching skirt, sandals. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: D.C. S5-58. Comments: Dewees Cochran, circa 1958, the doll depicts the grown-up model of her Susan Stormalong series. Value Points: very rare Cochran model in wonderfully-preserved condition. $1200/1600 243
original wig and lovely costume and shoes. $800/1300
504. Pair, German AllBisque Figures of BrownComplexioned Ladies 3 ½” (9 cm.) -5”. Each is one-piece bisque figure of brown-complexioned lady posed playfully, each with sculpted black hair, laughing expression, sculpted white smock with green ruffled bodice trim. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 3530 (incised on one). Comments Germany, attributed to Schafer & Vater, circa 1920. Value Points: rare pair with wonderful sculpting, beautiful cafe-au-lait complexions. $400/600
505. German Bisque Child Doll, Model 1299, by Simon & Halbig 503, 504.
503. German Bisque Doll, Model 939, with Cafe-Au-Lait Complexion by Simon and Halbig 13” (33 cm.) Bisque socket head with cafe-au-lait complexion, brown glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, black brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, black mohair wig, brown composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S 5 H 939. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1895. Value Points: rare model with very beautiful flawless complexion, original body and body finish, 505.
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12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, tiny open mouth, two porcelain upper teeth, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, pretty costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1299 Simon & Halbig 3 ½. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1910. Value Points: very dear child in appealing petite size, with uniquely modeled mouth and having dimpled cheeks, original body in near mint condition. $600/900
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506. Petite German Bisque Glass-Eyed Pouty Character, 8420, by Gebruder Heubach 7 ½” (19 cm.) Pink-tinted bisque socket head, tiny brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, arched brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with downcast pouting expression, composition baby body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 8420 Heubach (square mark) Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1910. Value Points: rare glass-eyed model in appealing petite size. $400/600
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507. German All-Bisque Asian Child with Painted Blue Slippers by Simon and Halbig 5” (13 cm.) Amber-tinted solid domed bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, brown glass side-slanted eyes and single stroke brows, painted lashes, accented nostrils, closed mouth, black mohair queue, painted high white stockings and blue slippers with upturned toes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1895. Value Points: beautiful miniature doll with flawless complexion, original wig, and fine silk costume. $600/800
508. German All-Bisque Brown-Complexioned Miniature Doll 4 ½” (11 cm.) One-piece bisque head and torso with rich brown complexion, matching bisque arms and legs with peg-jointing at shoulders and hips, bare feet, black glass eyes, painted lashes and brows, tiny closed mouth, nice costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1900. Value Points: darling little face on the rare brown-complexion child, with flawless complexion, bare feet. $300/500
509. Rare German Bisque Child Doll, Model 908, by Simon and Halbig 17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, delicately painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, slightly-parted lips, two square cut upper teeth and one lower, pierced ears, Sonneberg composition and wooden
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fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S 9 H 908. Comments: Simon and Halbig,circa 1885. Value Points: beautiful rare model doll whose pale delicate complexion is contrasted by large brown outlined eyes, original body and body finish. $1800/2400
510. German AllBisque “BlackStocking” Girl, Model 886, by Simon and Halbig 7” (18 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, two upper teeth, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted black stockings to above the knees, painted brown two-strap shoes with little bows. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 886 S 5 H. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1900. Value Points: pretty child with nicely painted feature, stockings and shoes, is wearing lovely antique costume and bonnet. $600/900 245
511. Gorgeous French Bisque Bébé by Gaultier with Gesland Body 29” (74 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderhead, brilliant deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted dark curly lashes, brushstroked feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with very full shaded lips and defined dainty tongue tip, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig with cork pate, French body of padded stockinette over metal armature torso and upper limbs, paper mache lower limbs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F 12 G (early block letters, head and shoulderplate) (original Gesland stamp on body). Comments: Gaultier, circa 1884, with original labeled Gesland body. Value Points: gorgeous bébé with splendid eyes, finest bisque and painting, original body, and wearing very beautiful antique costume. $3500/4500
512. French Bisque Bébé by Emile Jumeau with Original Chemise and Shoes 14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, mauve blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, pierced ears, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 4 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1888. Value Points: pretty brown-eyed bébé has original 246
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wig, chemise, earrings, body, body finish, chemise and signed Jumeau shoes. $1700/3200
513. French Bisque Blue-Eyed Bébé by Emile Jumeau with Original Box 19” (48 cm.) Bisque socket head, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, lushly-painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 8 (and artist checkmarks on head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1888. Value Points: wearing pretty antique mariner dress, and with original muslin chemise, signed leather Jumeau shoes, and preserved in original labeled box. $2800/3400 247
costumed. Condition: very good, some possible touch-up on cheeks, arms and legs a bit dusty. Marks: (illegible stamps on feet). Comments: Kathe Kruse, circa 1950. Value Points: beautifully-painted eyes on the wistful child. $800/1100
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514. German Cloth Character Doll, Type VIII, by Kathe Kruse 20” (51 cm.) All cloth doll with pressed and painted facial features, swivel head on shoulderplate, brown shaded eyes, black and brown encircling eyeliner, feathered short brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blonde human hair braids, stitch-jointing at shoulders, discjointing at hips. Condition: generally excellent, light dustiness to arms and legs. Marks: Kathe Kruse 74937 (left foot) (illegible boutique label on right foot). Comments: Germany, Kathe Kruse, Type VIII, 1927, with rare shoulderplate style head. Value Points: beautifully-painted face on the rarer model, wonderful costume may be original. $1200/1600
515. German Character Boy by Kathe Kruse with Painted Brown Eyes 17” (43 cm.) Socket head with painted complexion and facial features, shaded brown eyes, brown and black upper eyeliner, accented nostrils, slightly feathered brows, closed mouth, blonde human side-parted hair, cloth body, stitch-jointing at shoulders, disc-jointing at hips. nicely 516.
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6” (15 cm.) Including golden mohair tiger with painted stripes, extended tail, green glass eyes, pink embroidered nose, orange felt blanket with black felt outline and letter “P” for Princeton; and light champagne-colored bull dog with painted spots, large googly-like glass eyes, black beaded nose, collar, and light grey blanket with white felt trim and “Y” letter for Yale. Bulldog has original Steiff button, and original paper label. Excellent condition. Germany, Steiff 1950s, the mascot animals were designed on commission for various colleges. $500/700
517. German Cloth Character Doll, Type I, by Kathe Kruse with Wig 17” (43 cm.) All cloth doll with pressed and oil-painted facial features, shaded brown eyes, black and brown upper eyeliner, one stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with downcast pouting lips, very plump chin, brunette human hair, jointing at shoulders and disc-jointed legs. Condition: very good, excellent original painting on face, arms and legs a bit dusty. Marks: 165567 Kathe Kruse (foot). Comments: Kathe Kruse, 1930s presentation of the Type I model, wigged variation. Value Points: beautiful painting of face, nice antique costume. $1200/1600
518. Rare Wigged Variation of German Cloth Character “Hampelchen” 18” (46 cm.) All cloth doll with pressed and painted facial features, shaded brown eyes, red and brown upper eyeliner, short brows, closed mouth with center line, blonde human hair, all cloth body with bellow jointing of legs and button at back torso (designed for holding seated pose), stitch-jointing at shoulders. Condition: generally excellent, some dustiness on limbs. Marks: 3935 Kathe Kruse (foot). Comments: Germany, Kathe Kruse Hampechen model, circa 1930, this being the rarer wigged variation. Value Points: hard to find Kruse model with original painted finish, original wig, wonderful antique costume. $1100/1500
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519. Two German Mohair Mascot Animals for Army and Navy by Steiff 6” (15 cm.) Including fluffy mohair goat with extended felt horns, felt ears, green and black bead eyes, and with navy blue blanket with gold edging and “N” letter for Navy; and golden mule with shaded black accents, upright ears, black and white bead eyes, black mane, and with black felt blanket having outlined gold edging and “A” for Army. Each has original Steiff button, and
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composition baby body, nice antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 141 1. Comments: Hertel and Schwab, circa 1912, from their art character series. Value Points: wonderfully sculpted details of laughter lines and dimples on the rarely found model. $1100/1400
522. German Mohair “Nimrod Teddy” by Steiff with Accessories 8” (20 cm.) The champagne-colored mohair teddy has shortened torso and limbs, swivel head, amber glass eyes, stitched ears, embroidered nose, felt paw pads and is wearing original orange felt wide-brimmed hat, neck cord with bone decoration, tall brown leather boots. The bear has original metal button, yellow cloth tag, and original paper label “Nimrod Teddy” with Eulan on reverse. This model was particularly inspired by tales of Teddy Roosevelt’s great bear hunt, Nimrod symbolically indicate a mighty hunter in biblical lore. This model dates from the 1950s and is very rare, especially with accessories intact. $900/1300
520. German Brown-Complexioned Bisque Doll, 759, by Simon and Halbig
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14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown complexion, brown glass inset eyes, black curly lashes, black brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, row of tiny porcelain teeth, pierced ears, dimpled chin, black mohair fleecy hair, brown composition and wooden fullyjointed body with straight wrists, lovely antique costume and saddle shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S&H 759 dep. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: flawless beautiful brown complexion, original body and body finish, on the very rarely found early model. $1100/1400
4” (10 cm.) and 8”. Each has vinyl head with highly-characterized features, the larger with felt body and the smaller with vinyl body, and each is wearing felt and cotton cowboy ensemble. Each with original silver button and gold tag, the larger with paper label “Boy”. Fair/good condition. Germany, Steiff, 1950s. $400/600
521. German Bisque Dimpled Character, 141, by Hertel and Schwab 11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, delicate feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, impressed cheek dimples and laughter crinkles at eye corners, brunette mohair wig,
524. Petite German Bisque Character, 260, by Kestner in Wonderful Knit Ensemble 8 ½” (22 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, feathered brows, open mouth, row of tiny teeth, 524.
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brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition body with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent, little black beauty spot above left eye is original. Marks: JDK 260 Made in Germany 22. Comments: Kestner, circa 1915. Value Points: charming wide-eyed toddler has original wig, mohair lashes, original body finish and is wearing a wonderful knit costume of dress, jacket and cap, shoes, socks, and purse. $300/500
525. Precious German Bisque Closed Mouth Doll, Model 128, by Kestner 10” (25 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, 525. closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair 527 detail wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden balljointed body, pretty antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: b made in Germany 3 128. Comments: Kestner, circa 1900. Value Points: superb original condition, including original wig, pate, body, pristine body finish, costume and shoes. $900/1300
526. German Bisque Miniature Doll, Model 192, by Kammer and Reinhardt 9” (23 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass eyes, painted lashes and brows, tiny closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, paper mache body with jointing at shoulders and hips, painted black stockings and brown two-strap shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 192. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1890. Value Points: wearing original factory costume. $300/500
527. Rare German Bisque Double-Face Doll Representing Two Ethnicities 14” (36 cm.) A bisque socket head enclosed at the sides and the back with a cardboard hood has two different faces that are alternately revealed when the brass knob at the top is turned: an ebony blackcomplexioned face with dark glass eyes, and closed mouth; and a white-complexioned face with slightly smiling expression, blue glass eyes, and closed mouth. The hood is attached to a composition shoulderplate, and muslin covered carton torso with muslin upper legs and composition lower arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: D.R.P. (on shoulderplate) 450 dep (on top of heads). Comments: Carl Bergner, with original bisque faces by Simon and Halbig, circa 1892. Value Points: extremely rare variation of the multi-face doll with beautiful expressions and complexions, original body. $1400/1600 526.
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528. Pretty German Bisque Child, 155, by Kestner 10” (25 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: d made in Germany 2 155. Comments: Germany, Kestner, circa 1910. Value Points: very pretty child has original body and body finish, and is wearing her factory original costume. $300/400
529. Tiny German Bisque Character, Model 260, by Kestner 6” (15 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, two porcelain upper teeth, blonde mohair wig, composition fivepiece toddler body with starfish-shaped hands, knit costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: JDK 260 made in Germany. Comments: Kestner, circa 1910. Value Points: wide-eyed expressive character with toddler body in original finish. $300/400 252
530. Two Petite German Bisque Miniature Dolls in Knit Costumes 7” (18 cm.) and 8”. Each has bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, four tiny teeth; the smaller with original mohair wig with coiled braids, five-piece composition flapper body with painted shoes and socks and is marked “S&H Simon & Halbig Germany 4/0”; and the larger has hip-length human hair braids, fully-jointed composition and wooden body, and is marked “192 4/0”. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1900. Value Points: the dear little pair are wear wonderful winter knit costume. $500/800
531. Delightful German Bisque Character “Our Pet” by Marseille, Rare Wigged Socket Head Variation 9” (23 cm.) Bisque socket head with very chubby face, tiny blue glass eyes, painted lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, two porcelain upper teeth, brunette mohair wig, five-piece paper mache body with painted shoes and socks, knit costume. Marks: Trademark Our Pet Registered Germany 10/0. Comments: Marseille, circa 1925, the model was presented in several variations including solid domed with cloth body, and even a composition flapper girl. Value Points: rarest variation of the bisque character “Our Pet” with wig and socket head, has a wonderfully expressive face and original body. $500/700
532. Grand German Bisque Character “Hilda” by Kestner in Superb Costume 26” (66 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, shaded and outlined lips, two porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition bent limb baby body, wearing beautiful antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Q made in Germany 20 JDK 237 ges gesch N 1070. Comments: Kestner, their signature Hilda model, circa 1914. Value
Points: rare grand size with most beautiful bisque, original body and body finish. $1800/2400
533. Three German Wool Plush Lambs by Steiff 7” (18 cm.) and 11”. The three lambs have brushed or fleecy wool coats, glass eyes, embroidered nose and mouth, the two smaller lambs with ribbons and bells around their neck. Each with original Steiff metal button in ear. Generally excellent. Germany, Steiff, circa 1930s. $600/800 253
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534. Gorgeous German Bisque Art Character, I, by Simon and Halbig 13 ½” (34 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted long curly lashes, one stroke tapered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with beautifully-shaped lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, lovely antique dress and bonnet, leather shoes, undergarments. Condition: faint hairline from right eyebrow to crown rim, faint hairline at back of head, body is original albeit very worn on torso and arms. Marks: Simon & Halbig S&H I (Roman numeral I. Comments: Simon and Halbig, from their very rare series of dolls marked with Roman numerals, this model and the IV model being the most rare. Value Points: extremely rare and gorgeous doll with superb modeling and bisque. $1800/2500
535. Very Rare German Bisque Art Character, Model 128, by Simon & Halbig 20” (51 cm.) Bisque socket head with slender facial modeling of older child, small blue glass sleep eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, slightly-modeled brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, pointy-tip nose, closed mouth with accent line between the full lips, dimpled chin and lip corners, brunette human hair braids, composition and wooden ball-jointed 254
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body, wearing pretty antique costume. Condition: one piece lemonsized break and reglue at back of head. Marks: 128 7. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1912. Value Points: extremely rare doll of great beauty and expression, few models from this series can be found, and this model is enhanced by her wonderful larger size. $2500/3500
536. Exceptionally Rare German Bisque Lady, 1388 by Simon & Halbig in Largest Size 12 28” (71 cm.) Bisque socket head with slender elongated facial modeling of lady, blue glass set eyes, dark eyeliner, well-defined eyelids, painted curly lashes, slightly-modeled brush-stroked brows with feathered details, accented eye corners and nostrils, rounded nose tip, closed mouth modeled as though open in a dimpled smiling expression, row of painted teeth, well-modeled unpierced ears, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: at the very top front of crown rim (under wig) is a one-piece break and reglue (3 ½”l., ½”d). Marks: 1388 Germany Simon & Halbig S&H 12. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1910. Value Points: exceptionally rare largest size of the rare model has extraordinary quality of sculpting and quality of bisque, including triple-impressed dimples at lip corners ,extra indentations at eye corners and well-defined chin. The doll is wearing her store-original silk dress and bonnet. $6000/8500
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537. Extremely Rare French Black-Complexioned Lady Doll with Character Face 19� (48 cm.) Bisque head with flat-cut neck socket and having rich ebony black complexion, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and brows, aquiline nose and furrowed detail of brows, open mouth with richly shaped coral-shaded lips, pierced ears, black fleecy wig over cork pate, French ebony composition and wooden fully-jointed body with lady shaped torso. Condition: hairline (possible reglue) at left side of face (visible inside head, and virtually imperceptible on exterior). Comments: French, from a series of portrait models created by Jumeau for automaton makers, circa 1890. Value Points: outstanding character portrait with superbly painted complexion, wonderful presentation in antique costume. $3500/4500
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