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This book is based upon an antique doll collection auctioned by Theriault’s of Annapolis, Maryland. Design: Travis Hammond Photography: Gerald Nelson Senior Conservator: Terry Lanford Conservators: Meredith Dupree, Hana Holbrook, Scott Netro $59 Printed in Hong Kong
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he outstanding auction of antique dolls is featured in this
wonderful catalog, “Blithe Heart, Dancing Beneath Wool” which is highlighted by the antique doll collection of Marilyn Bard of Cherry Hill, New Jersey, whose superb portrait Jumeau bébé, shown on the cover, is wearing its original Scottish coarse-woolen costume. It is this beautiful doll that has inspired the auction title from the writings of Edwin Hubbel Chapin, the 19th century American author and orator who wrote “The bosom can ache beneath diamond brooches; and many a blithe heart dances under coarse wool”. Also featured are dolls from the collections of the late Laura Weiner of Washington state, Part I of the collection of the late Marilyn Parsons of Louisiana, and selections from the Swiss collection of Madame X. x
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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” at the end of the catalogue. The buyer shall receive a Gold Horse certificate tag to such effect at the time of purchase and the Gold Horse lot will be permanently registered in our gallery.
10. 15” German Bisque Smiling Character, 189, with original Wig and G.A. Schwarz Label
86. 14” Rare French Bisque Bébé by Falck and Roussel in Petite Size
11. 15” German Bisque Smiling Character, 189, by Kestner
88. 21” Beautiful French Bisque Portrait Bébé Jumeau in Lovely Costume and Signed Shoes
12. 16” Gorgeous French Bisque Bébé with Block Letter Markings by Gaultier
89. 22” Gorgeous French Bisque Bébé by Schmitt et Fils with Original Signed Body
13. 10” Outstanding French Bisque Bébé E.J. by Jumeau, Size 2, Original Dress and Bonnet
111. 27” Beautiful German Bisque “Mein Liebling”, Model 117, by Kammer and Reinhardt
14. 24” French Bisque Bébé E.J. with Dramatic Blue Eyes by Emile Jumeau
119. 18” German Bisque Painted Eye Art Character, Model 520, by Kley and Hahn
16. 10” Outstanding Petite French Bisque Bébé, Series C, by Jules Steiner
134. 15” Rare French Bisque Pouting Toddler, 252, by SFBJ with Wonderful Costume
17. 16” French Bisque Portrait Bébé by Jumeau in Original Woolen Scottish Costume
149. 18” Gorgeous French Bisque Bébé by Schmitt et Fils with Original Signed Body
19. 15” German Bisque Fretful Character, 7759, by Gebruder Heubach in Scottish Costume
151. 10” Petite French Bisque Bébé Steiner, Series C, with Original Signed Body
21. 12” German Bisque Painted Eye Character, Model 217, by Catterfelder Puppenfabrick
153. 20” Rare French Bisque Bébé, Series C, by Jules Steiner with Original Signed Body
26. 12” Very Rare German Bisque Art Character, 1263, by Franz Schmidt
155. 24” Gorgeous French Bisque Early Bébé, Rare Early Period EJ, by Jumeau
44. 22” German Bisque Art Character, Model 2025, by Bruno Schmidt in Rare Size
159. 23” Splendid French Bisque Bébé by Schmitt et Fils with Original Body
48. 17” German Bisque Art Reform Character, 109, “Elise”, by Kammer and Reinhardt
162. 20” French Bisque Bébé EJ by Jumeau with Dramatic Large Blue Eyes
56. 32” Gorgeous French Bisque Bébé by Leon Casimir Bru in Couturier Dress
201. 13” French Bisque Premiere Brown-Eyed Bébé by Emile Jumeau
57. 17” Beautiful French Bisque Brown-Eyed Bébé by Gaultier, Early Block Letter Model
202. 16” Gorgeous French Bisque Portrait Bébé by Emile Jumeau
65. 13” German Bisque Art Character, 153, Simon and Halbig Known as “The Little Duke”
237. 16” German Bisque Blue-Eyed Googly, 131, by Kammer and Reinhardt
67. 14” All-Original Pair of French Bisque Character Dolls Designed by Poulbot
253. 19” French Bisque Bébé EJ, Early Period, Size 8, by Emile Jumeau with Signed Shoes
72. 16” Wonderful German Bisque Pouting Character, Model 7246, by Gebruder Heubach
261. 15” German Bisque Art Character, Model 109, “Elise”, by Kammer and Reinhardt
77. 13” French Bisque Pouting Character, Rare Model 252, by Gebruder Heubach
275. 19” French Bisque Bébé with Early Block Letters by Gaultier
83. 13” Stunningly Beautiful French Bisque Portrait Bébé by Emile Jumeau
283. 12” Very Rare German Bisque Character, 1418, by Simon & Halbig
84. 29” Gorgeous French Bisque Bébé Triste, Size 14, by Emile Jumeau
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1. Petite French Bisque Poupée with Cobalt Blue Eyes 10” (25 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, cobalt blue glass enamel inset eyes, delicately-painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, ears pierced into head, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid poupée body with shapely waist. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1865. Value Points: rare tiny size, with original wig, very sturdy original body, beautiful complexion, original silk costume, undergarments, stockings, leather shoes, turquoise earrings and necklace. $900/1200
2. Pair, Petite French Sister Bébés in Original Costumes and Box 6” (15 cm.) Each has bisque socket head, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, original blonde mohair wig, paper mache body jointed at shoulders and hips, painted
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coral socks and black two-strap shoes. Condition: generally excellent, some frailty to silk of dresses. Comments: French, attributed to Gaultier, circa 1885. Value Points: the twin sister bébés are presented in their original box, wearing original aqua or burgundy silk frocks with lace trim, woven bonnets. $1200/1600
3. German Bisque Miniature Doll in Original “Bébé” Costume by Simon & Halbig 7” (18 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, tiny open
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mouth, four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig, composition body jointed at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 293 8/0 SH. Comments: Germany, circa 1910. Value Points: wearing wonderful storeoriginal flannel bunting with blue embroidered edging and monogram “Bébé”, blue silk ribbon ties. $300/500
4. Gorgeous German Bisque Fashion Lady with Twill-over-Wooden Body by Simon and Halbig 17” (43 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead with plump rounded face, cobalt blue glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes, lightlyfeathered brows, blushed eyeshadow, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, twill-stretched-over-wooden body with shapely torso, dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips, and ankles, bisque forearms and hands. Condition: generally excellent, tiny flake on inside tip of left forefinger. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1880. Value Points: rare doll of exquisite beauty, delicate complexion with softest blushing, stunning antique aqua silk gown, undergarments, leather boots, and matched set of antique jewelry. $3500/4500
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antique Spanish silk boy’s costume with elaborate embroidery. $2500/3200
6. Expressive French Bisque Poupée with Original Simonne Boutique Label, Trunk and Trousseau 17” (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, cobalt blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, arched brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, ears pierced into head, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid poupée body with gusset-jointing at hips and knees, bisque arms to above the elbows. Condition: generally excellent, fine professional restoration of two fingers, body especially sturdy. Marks: (Simonne boutique stamp on front torso). Comments: French, circa 1865, the poupée was presented in the luxury doll store of Simonne on the Rue de Rivoli in Paris, an indication of its illustrious pedigree. Value Points: rare body style, boutique label, most expressive face with dainty piquant smile; included is her original trunk with fitted interior and extensive antique trousseau comprising five various gowns, three bonnets, two pairs of shoes, large number of undergarments, along with various accessories including bone-handled parasol, jewelry and comb and brush set. $5500/7500 5.
5. Petite French Bisque Bébé Steiner, Figure A, in Wonderful Spanish Costume 11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass inset paperweight eyes, long painted curly lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with very full lips, pierced ears, blonde fleecy lambswool wig over Steiner pate. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: A 4 “Le Parisien” Paris. Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1890. Value Points: wonderful doll in desirable petite size, with original body and body finish, great wig, wearing
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pinhead flake on bottom right eye rim. Marks: 4. Comments: Sonneberg, circa 1882. Value Points: especially beautiful painting of eye decoration and blush, original body in sturdy condition. $900/1100
9. German Bisque Toddler in Wonderful Knit Costume by K*R 9” (23 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, two porcelain upper teeth, blonde mohair wig, composition toddler body jointed at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 126 Germany 2/0. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1918. Value Points: mischievous toddler wearing wonderful antique knit costume, shoes and socks. $600/800
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7. Sonneberg Bisque Closed Mouth Doll with Glowing Cafe-Au-Lait Complexion 12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, glowing cafe-au-lait complexion, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes, dark brown brushstroked feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, row of beaded teeth, outlined lips, pierced ears, black mohair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, tiny flakes at pierced ear holes. Marks: 121 6. Comments: Sonneberg, mystery maker, circa 1880, the model closely resembles the “circle-dot” bébé of Leon Casimir Bru whose market the Sonneberg maker sought to capture. Value Points: rare little doll with gleaming complexion, original body and body finish, wearing factory-original chemise. $800/1100
8. Sonneberg Bisque Doll by Mystery Maker with Very Beautiful Painting 14” (36 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass sleep eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, rose-blushed eyeshadow, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde lambswool wig, kid body with gusset-jointing at hips, knees and elbows, bisque forearms, lovely vintage silk costume and bonnet, undergarments, striped knit stockings, leather shoes with silk rosettes. Condition: generally excellent, professional restoration on right thumb, tiniest
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10. German Bisque Smiling Character, 189, with original Wig and G.A. Schwarz Label
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15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, rounded nose, closed mouth with pert smile, impressed dimples at lip corners and cheeks, blonde mohair wig with side-coiled braids over plaster pate, composition and wooden balljointed body, antique dress with rose silk ribbons, undergarments, leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 189 (head) Germany (body). Made for G.A. Schwarz Philadelphia made in Germany (paper label on torso). Comments: Kestner, circa 1910, the doll was presented in the turn-of-the-century Philadelphia toy store of G.A. Schwarz. Value Points: pristine state of the pretty dimpled girl, with original wig, pate, body, body finish, store label. $1600/2100
11. German Bisque Smiling Character, 189, by Kestner 15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, rounded nose, closed
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mouth with pert smile, impressed dimples at lip corners and cheeks, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, woolen boy’s double-breasted suit and cap. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 189 (head) Germany (body). Comments: Kestner, circa 1910. Value Points: very fine quality of bisque enhances the expressive gentle demeanor, original body and body finish. $1200/1800
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and eyes, original body and body finish, original wig including Jumeau hair comb, original luxury costume and bonnet from the workshops of Ernestine Jumeau. $4500/6500
14. French Bisque Bébé E.J. with Dramatic Blue Eyes by Emile Jumeau 24” (61 cm.) Bisque socket head, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, dark curly lashes, mauve-blushed eyeshadow, brushstroked brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined lips, separately-modeled pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose E 11 J (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1884. Value Points: beautiful bébé with dramatic grand paperweight eyes enhancing the delicate pale complexion, original early body and body finish, original wig. $3500/4500
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12. Gorgeous French Bisque Bébé with Block Letter Markings by Gaultier 16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral-threading, dark eyeliner, dark painted curly lashes, feathered brows, rose eyeshadow, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth, outlined shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, lovely antique costume, undergarments, kid-skin rosette shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F.7 G. Comments: Gaultier, circa 1880. Value Points: gorgeous early Gaultier bébé with most delicate complexion enhanced by pale rose eyelid and cheek blushing, original wig, original early body and body finish. $3200/3800
13. Outstanding French Bisque Bébé E.J. by Jumeau, Size 2, with Original Dress and Bonnet 10” (25 cm.) Bisque socket head, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose E 2 J (incised, and artist checkmarks, head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1884, Value Points: outstanding bébé with beautiful face 13. Back
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15. Petite French Bisque Brown-Eyed Bébé Jumeau in Size 1
16. Outstanding Petite French Bisque Bébé, Series C, by Jules Steiner
10” (25 cm.) Bisque socket head, large brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, richly-painted long lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent, wig pulls at forehead crown rim. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 1 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1885. Value Points: rare size 1 with beautiful face dramatized by large brown eyes, original wig, original earrings, original body with superb original finish, included is vintage silk costume. $2800/3200
10” (25 cm.) Bisque socket head with plump rounded face, blue glass spiral-threaded eyes with dark outline, painted lashes, rose-blushed eyeshadow, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with pale outlined lips, pierced ears, original lambswool wig over Steiner pate, French composition fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Steiner Bte SGDG Sie C 3/0 Bourgoin (head) (original Steiner caduceus mark on body). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1882. Value Points: rare model especially in this petite size, with superb painted of complexion and features, paperweight eyes, original wig, original body and body finish, antique blue woolen mariner costume, leather shoes, bone whistle. $4500/6500
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17. Outstanding French Bisque Portrait Bébé by Jumeau in Original Woolen Scottish Costume and Cap 16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head with delicate complexion, inset blue glass spiral-threaded eyes with dark outer iris rims, dark eyeliner, short painted lashes, mauve-blushed eyeshadow, feathered arched brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with pale accented lips, pale lambswool original wig over cork pate, pierced ears, French composition and wooden eight-loose-balljointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 0. Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1877, earliest period portrait bébé by Jumeau. Value Points: exceptional tranquil beauty, finest bisque and complexion, original body and body finish, and wearing original Scottish costume and cap whose elaborate construction and details suggest it was created by the hands of a professional tailor, undergarments, leather shoes with silk rosettes. With early blue ribbon award from Dollology Club of Washington D.C. $8000/11,000
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18. German Bisque “American Schoolboy” in Original Superb Scottish Costume
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22” (56 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead with sculpted light brown side-parted hair in boyish style, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, outlined lips, impressed chin dimple, kid pinjointed body, bisque lower arms. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1880, the model is known as “American Schoolboy”. Value Points: unusually large size of the model, with excellent bisque and painting, wearing well-detailed
antique Scottish costume including black velvet jacket and matching tam. $500/700
19. German Bisque Fretful Character, 7759, by Gebruder Heubach in Scottish Costume 15” (38 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head of plump-cheeked young lad with double chin, painted light brown boyish hair, small intaglio painted blue eyes, white eye dots, one-stroke brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with pursed lips, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 5 Heubach (in square) 7759 Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1910. Value Points: rare model with wonderful detail of chubby cheeks and chin, original body and body finish, well-detailed antique Scottish costume with accessories, tam, saddle shoes. $700/900
20. German AllBisque Toddler, model 178, with Wonderful Costume 6” (15 cm.) Bisque swivel head on bisque torso, brown glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, single-stroke brows, closed mouth modeled as though open, loop-jointed bisque arms and toddler legs, bare feet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 178 2/0. Comments: Hertel and Schwab, circa 1915. Value Points: seldom-found little toddler made more dear by delightful costume with Scottish plaid pants and tam, leather slippers. $400/500
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21. Rare German Bisque Painted Eye Character, Model 217, by Catterfelder Puppenfabrick 12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head with very high domed forehead, painted blue eyes, black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, closed mouth with pursed lips, brunette mohair wig with coiled side braids, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: C.P. 217 30. Comments: Catterfelder Puppenfabrick, circa 1910, from their art character 21. Mark
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reform series. Value Points: the rarity of the model is rivaled by her captivating appearance, with choice bisque, well-modeled features, original body and body finish, wearing original Scottish costume and accessories with matching tam, red leather shoes. $2500/3500
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with downcast lips, blonde mohair wig, composition body with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R 101 23. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1909, from the firm’s art reform series, the doll was marketed as “Marie”. Value Points: superb all-original condition, with very expressive facial modeling, the doll is wearing multi-layered original traditional costume from the village of Spreewald, Germany including exuberant coiffe. $1200/1500
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22. German Bisque Art Character Doll, “Marie”, Model 101, by Kammer and Reinhardt 19” (48 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted facial features, blue/grey eyes glancing to the side, black upper eyeliner, one-stroke tapered brows, closed mouth with very full pouting lips, brunette mohair wig with side-coiled braids, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R 101 49. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, from their art reform character series, the model was marketed as “Marie”, this being a desirable larger size. Value Points: finest bisque with flawless complexion enhanced by dainty gleaming accents, very expressive painting of eyes and mouth, original wig, body and body finish. $1200/1600
23. German Bisque Pouting Child, “Marie”, model 101, by Kammer and Reinhardt in Original Traditional Costume of Spreewald, Germany 9” (23 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted blue eyes, one-stroke brows, closed mouth
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24. All-Original German Bisque Pouting Character, “Hans”, model 114, by Kammer and Reinhardt 7 ½” (19 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass painted eyes, one-stroke tapered brows, closed mouth with downcast lips, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, original body and body finish. Marks: K*R 114 19. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1910, from the firm’s art reform character series, the doll was marketed as “Hans”. Value Points: all-original with wonderful Tyrolean costume including shoes, fully-articulated body rare to find on this small size. $800/1200
25. Early German Velvet Bunny with Rare White Tag by Steiff 5” (13 cm.) including ears. Cream-colored velvet bunny with painted brown spots is posed on back haunches, his front paws extended, tiny black bead eyes, painted claws, original ribbon and brass bell. With original white cloth tag stamped “Steiff Original geschutzt 4410 Germany Importe d’Allemagne”, and original metal button with block letters Steiff having underscored F. Excellent condition, slightest dustiness. Steiff, Germany, circa 1908. $600/900
26. Very Rare German Bisque Art Character, 1263, by Franz Schmidt
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12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted facial features, small downcast blue eyes, black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, closed mouth with center accent line, brunette mohair braids, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Deponiert F.S. & C 1263/30 Germany. Comments: Franz Schmidt, circa 1910 from the firm’s rare art character reform series. Value Points: few examples of the rare model are known to exist, this doll with especially pleasing bisque, compelling expression of a thoughtful child, original body and body finish, and with original wig, costume, undergarments and shoes. $4800/6500
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Marks: 1 Germany Heubach 7866. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912, shoulderhead variation of the popular “Coquette” model. Value Points: very dear little flirtatious child with wonderful detail of hair sculpting and delighted expression. $500/700
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27. German Bisque Smiling Character, Model 7763, Known as “Coquette” by Gebruder Heubach 14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown sculpted hair in short curly bob with blue hair band tied with bow at the side of head, intaglio painted blue side-glancing eyes, closed mouth with wide beaming smile, row of tiny beaded teeth, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 7763 Heubach (square) Germany (head) (Holz-masse stamp on body). Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1910, the model known as “Coquette”. Value Points: wonderful modeling includes sculpted cheek dimples and eye crinkles, original signed body with original finish, factory-original chemise. $500/700
28. Petite German Bisque Laughing Character, model 7866, with Pink Sculpted Bow by Gebruder Heubach 11” (28 cm.) Pink-tinted bisque shoulderhead turned to the side with coquettishly-tilted head, brown sculpted short curly bob tied with pink hair band and bow, intaglio painted blue sideglancing eyes, closed mouth with beaming smile, row of tiny bead teeth, muslin body with stitchjointing at shoulders and hips, bisque forearms, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent.
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29. German All-Bisque “Boy with Paper Hat and Marching Drum” 11” (28 cm.) One-piece bisque figure depicting a young boy with tousled blonde hair seated on upside-down wicker basket, an oversized paper hat on his head, blue side-glancing eyes, pursed lips, a drum held on his lap and two drumsticks held in his hands. Excellent condition. Germany, attributed to Gebruder Heubach, circa 1910. $300/500
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30. Rare German Bisque Art Character, Model 7764, by Gebruder Heubach Known as “The Singer” 17” (43 cm.) Pink-tinted bisque socket head, light brown sculpted hair in short tousled curls held by a pink bow at the crown, intaglio painted blue side-glancing eyes with pronounced large black pupils, white eye dots, black eyeliner, accented nostrils, closed mouth modeled wide open as though singing, composition and wooden fully-jointed body, wearing factory-original chemise. Condition: generally excellent, tiny flake hidden at base of neck (inside body). Marks: 6 7764 Heubach (sunburst) Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1910, the model is known as “The Singer” in reference to its distinctive facial model. Value Points: very rare model with outstanding detail of sculpting of hair and facial features. $3000/4000
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31. Pair, Large German All-Bisque Figures “The Sisters” with Character Faces 12” (30 cm.) Each is a one-piece bust posed on pedestal base depicting a thoughtful young girl, serious in her work at hand; one with long flowing blonde curls, her head bent as she studies the ABC book in her hands, and the other with light brown hair having forehead bangs and long curls at the back tied with a yellow bow, her head bent toward the embroidery in progress which she is carefully stitching, each with sculpted costume, painted facial features, intaglio eyes. Generally excellent, stitching girl has professional restoration on one hand. Germany, circa 1900. $500/700
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9” (23 cm.) and 10”. Each is a onepiece figure of young child with sculpted costume expressing a typical childhood scene, one a girl with flowing brown hair, ruffled bonnet, coat with ermine trim and matching muff, holding her little doll; the other a blondehaired toddler boy seated on chair, proudly holding a horn. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1910. $400/500
33. Rare German All-Bisque “Baby Seated in Bonnet Ruffle” by Gebruder Heubach
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10” (25 cm.) A large bisque bonnet with lavish ruffle front is decorated with gilt accents and aqua bow. Seated in the shade of the ruffle is an all-bisque baby with blonde sculpted hair, sculpted smock falling
from his shoulders, and his finger and toes curled charmingly. Hidden behind the ruffle is an open top allowing the figure to be used as a vase or pot. Excellent condition. Germany, Gebruder Heubach, circa 1910, rarely found example from the extensive decorative figures by that firm. $600/800
34. Beautiful Pair of Sonneberg Bisque Sister Dolls, Model 153, by Kling 17� (43 cm.) Each has bisque shoulderhead with sculpted short light brown hair forming into forelock curls, glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with defined teeth between the outlined lips, kid gusset-jointed body. Condition: blue-eyed doll is excellent overall, brown-eyed sister has three-piece reglue on shoulderplate under costume. Marks: 153 8. Comments: C.F. Kling, circa 1880. Value Points: the beautiful matched sister dolls, one browneyed, one blue-eyed, are wearing identical antique costumes in the French model including aqua and ivory silk dress with matching bonnet, undergarments, and brown kidskin shoes. $1500/1800
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35. Early Model French Bisque Bébé by Rabery and Delphieu in Lovely Antique Costume
36. French Bisque Poupée with Unique Body and Original Costume
15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose-blushed eyeshadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, shaded outlined lips, dimpled chin, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, original body and body finish. Marks: R 2/0 D. Comments: Rabery and Delphieu, circa 1880. Value Points: an especially beautiful example of the early period Rabery & Delphieu with lovely antique dress, undergarments, elaborately woven bonnet and French kidskin shoes. $3200/3800
14” (36 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, firm carton body, wire armature upper arms and legs, paper mache lower legs, bisque forearms. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: attributed to Gaultier, circa 1880. Value Points: lovely bisque enhances the dainty expression, wearing original silk costume with matching stockings and shoes, her silk apron uplifted as though to gather flowers. $1100/1500
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37. Beautiful French Bisque Bébé by Mystery Maker, Possibly Joanny 29” (74 cm.) Bisque socket head, very plump cheeks and chin, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, brushstroked and feathered brows, mauve- blushed eyeshadow, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, impressed chin dimple, pierced ears, brunette human hair, French composition and wooden fullyjointed body with straight wrists, pretty antique lace dress, undergarments, stockings, black leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 12 (raised number). Comments: French, circa 1888, mystery maker, possibly Joanny. Value Points: beautiful bisque and complexion with soft rose blushing, unique expression, original body and body finish. $3800/5200
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38. All-Original German Bisque Multi-Head Series by Kestner in Rare Larger Size in Original Box 18� (46 cm.) Presented in their original factory box is a bisque child doll and three additional interchangeable heads which are designed to fit interchangeably on the body. Three of the bisque heads have painted eyes, closed mouths, and distinctive facial expressions 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 balljointed body is wearing original chemise, socks and shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 180 (upper glancing brown eyes), 186 (smiling brown eyes), 171 (glass
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eyes) 187 (blue eyes). Comments: Kestner, circa 1910, the models were offered by Kestner as individual art characters, or in this very rare multihead version designed for the doll heads to be interchanged. The dolls are in their original box with English language label “Kestner Character Doll” and crown insignia, and the complete doll has the cardboard Kestner crown and streamer label. Value Points: rare and complete series in flawless unplayed with original condition, in original box, in rare larger size. $5500/7500
39. German Bisque Googly, Rare Model 180, for Kley and Hahn 8” (20 cm.) Bisque socket head, large blue glass googly sleep and side-glancing eyes, long painted curly lashes, single-stroke brows, closed mouth with crooked smile and modeled tongue tip, two beaded upper teeth, brunette mohair bobbed wig, paper mache fivepiece toddler body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 180 4/0 K&H (banner). Comments: Hertel and Schwab for Kley and Hahn, circa 1915. Value Points: rarely-found model, the impish googly has delightful crooked smile. $700/900
40. German Bisque Googly, Model 221, by Kestner in Rare Largest Size 12 16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head with rounded chubby facial shape, large blue glass sleep and side-glancing googly eyes, dark eyeliner, short fringed upper lashes, short side-slant brows, button-shaped nose with accent dots, closed mouth with watermelon-slice-shaped smile, blonde
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mohair wig over plaster pate, composition chubby toddler body with jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips, and knees, well-defined musculature, well-costumed. Condition: generally excellent, hands retouched. Marks: H made in Germany 12 JDK 221 Ges Gesch. Comments: Kestner, circa 1915, the 221 googly model was inspired by O’Neill’s compositionbodied Kewpie, which Kestner also made, but for which they were obliged to pay royalties. By designing their own Kewpie-like googly these royalties could be avoided. The 221 googly was very successful and was made in several sizes, this being the largest. Value Points: wonderful and rare googly in grand size with captivating expression. $3500/4500
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42. German BrownComplexioned Bisque Character, 7671, by Gebruder Heubach 10” (25 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, rich brown luminous complexion, deeply-sculpted tightly-curled hair with forelock curls and topknot, intaglio painted brown side-glancing eyes, sculpted black brows, closed mouth with coral-shaded lips, brown composition bent limb baby body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 7671 Heubach (sunburst) Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1910. Value Points: rare model with exceptional quality of sculpting enhanced by flawless complexion, original body and body finish. $800/1100
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41. German Bisque Box “Four Children Hiding in Wicker Basket” by Gebruder Heubach in Rare Large Size 9” (23 cm.) l. The rectangular bisque box in the shape of a wicker basket depicts a half-lifted lid from which are peeking the heads and hands of four impish children, two with bisque bonnets having ruffled edges, their arms leaning on the basket edge. Condition: professional restoration to arms of one boy. Marks: Heubach (sunburst mark). Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1910. Value Points: rare model from their firm’s parlor fancy series especially in this large size and with four bisque heads. $500/700
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10” (25 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, short brown sculpted hair with forelock curl, painted facial features, blue googly right eye glancing toward his left eye which is closed as though winking, painted upper lashes, button-shaped nose, closed mouth with impish crooked smile, composition baby body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Heubach (in square) Germany 1. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1910. Value Points: rare model with wonderful mischievous expression, excellent bisque and sculpting. $700/900
44. German Bisque Art Character, Model 2025, by Bruno Schmidt in Rare Size 22� (54 cm.) Bisque socket head, intaglio painted brown eyes with white eyedots, thick dark upper eyeliner, tiny fringed lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full lips, long blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique
costume, undergarments and shoes. Condition: generally excellent, original body and body finish. Marks: 2025/54 BSW (in heart) 529 0. Comments: Bruno Schmidt, circa 1910. Value Points: especially fine quality of bisque and painting, superb detail of sculpting includes crinkles around the eyes and hint of smile. $2500/3500
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10” (25 cm.) Bisque socket head with sculpted baby bonnet having pressed details to suggest embroidery, blonde forelock curl, intaglio blue painted side-glancing eyes, one-stroke brows, closed mouth, impressed cheek dimples, composition baby body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, one finger tip chipped. Marks: 2 7859 Heubach (in square) Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912. Value Points: rare bonnet model with wonderfully detailed bisque bonnet, his original shoes bear the label of the famous early 1900s toy store of Franz Carl Weber of Zurich from which he was sold. $700/900
45. German Bisque Art Character, Model 101, “Marie” by Kammer and Reinhardt 17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted blue eyes, dark upper eyeliner, one-stroke tapered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with downcast pouting expression, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, pretty antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R 101 43. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, the model “Marie” from the firm’s art character series, circa 1910. Value Points: beautiful complexion with touches of gleaming patina, original body and body finish. $1100/1300
46. Pair, German Bisque Children “Tossing Ball” by Gebruder Heubach 12” (30 cm.) Each is a one-piece bisque figure with sculpted hair and costume, depicting girl with pink hair bow and long gown, her arms upraised as though to catch the ball which the laughing little boy is about to toss in her direction. Marks: Heubach (sunburst mark). Excellent condition. Germany, Gebruder Heubach, circa 1910, rare matched pair of playful children with wonderful facial expressions. $600/800
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48. Rare German Bisque Art Reform Character, Model 109, “Elise”, by Kammer and Reinhardt 17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted brown eyes slightly glancing to the right, thick black upper eyeliner, one-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full lips, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally
excellent, original body finish. Marks: K*R 109 43. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, from their art reform character series, the model marketed as “Elise”, circa 1910. Value Points: especially fine quality of modeling with well-defined dimples and eye crinkles, finest matte bisque, beautiful original wig, lovely antique costume. $4500/6500
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49. Very Rare German Brown-Haired Porcelain Gentleman by KPM Berlin 23” (58 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead with light pink tinted complexion, slender oval face and elongated throat, sculpted brown hair in side-parted finish waved smoothly around his face and forming into two slight curls above the partially-modeled ears, painted blue upper-glancing eyes, red upper eyeliner, accent dots at eye corners, single-stroke brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, six sew holes, early muslin stitch-jointed body, kid arms, antique gentleman’s costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: KPM (blue block letters and scepter mark). Comments: KPM Berlin, circa 1840. Value Points: rare early porcelain gentleman in larger
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50. Rare Petite German Porcelain Brown-Haired Lady by KPM Berlin 11” (28 cm.) Pink-tinted porcelain shoulderhead of slender-faced lady, elongated throat, brown sculpted hair in centerpart
looped over her ears and drawn backward, slightlymodeled bosom, painted blue eyes, one-stroke brown brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth, muslin stitchjointed body, leather arms, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, body a tad worn. Marks: 1 KPM (with orb insignia inside shoulderplate). Comments: KPM Berlin, circa 1850. Value Points: rare model especially with shaded brown hair in appealing petite size. $1200/1500
50.1. Petite German Porcelain Doll with Rare Wooden Articulated Body 4 ½” (11 cm.) Pink-tinted porcelain shoulderhead with long curls looped behind her ears and cascading onto shoulders, painted dark eyes, red upper eyeliner, singlestroke black brows, closed mouth, wooden torso and upper limbs with dowel articulation at shoulders and elbows, porcelain lower arms and legs, painted orange flat shoes, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1840. Value Points: rare coiffure and rare wooden articulated body on the tiny miniature doll. $600/800
51. Outstanding German Porcelain Lady with Early Original Trousseau in Original Box from Aux Enfants Sage 11” (28 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead black painted short hair with feathering around the face, painted blue eyes, closed mouth, pink kid poupée body for the French market. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Aux Enfants Sages Mon, Monnier 13/15 Passage Jouffroy (original label on inside box lid). Comments: the poupée was presented in the luxury Parisian toy store, Aux Enfants Sage, which was owned
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52. French Porcelain Poupée by Leontine Rohmer with Rare Original Body and Porcelain Arms 16” (41 cm.) Pinktinted porcelain head with flat-cut swivel neck on porcelain shoulderplate, painted blue downcast eyes, dark upper eyeliner, all-around painted lashes, accented nostrils, closed mouth, brunette mohair wig, hairstuffed kid poupée body with gussetjointing at hips, kid-over wooden lower legs with balljointed knees and shoulders, rose-tinted porcelain arms to above the elbows, slightly-separated fingers, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, body original albeit slightly darkened, original tie strings at front torso missing. Marks: (Rohmer stamp on front torso). Comments: Leontine Rohmer, circa 1860, the poupée is constructed with several Rohmer designs including flat swivel neck and waist ties for sitting. Value Points: beautiful poupée with maker’s mark, delicate painting of features. $3500/4500
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53. Petite French Porcelain Painted-Eye Poupée with Trunk and Trousseau 15” (38 cm.) Pink-tinted porcelain shoulderhead with plump face, painted blue down-glancing eyes, thick dark upper eyeliner, painted lower lashes, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, unpierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, kid poupée body with gusset-jointing at hips and knees, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, the head is possibly Huret, circa 1860. Value Points: most charming expression enhanced by lovely porcelain; included is a trunk with an assortment of undergarments and costumes. $3500/4500
54. German Porcelain Trinket Box “The Youngest Brother” 5” (13 cm.) The porcelain vignette scene depicts a young bonneted
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baby holding rattle, asleep in his baby bed with decorative blankets and pillows, his older brothers leaning against the bed admiring the baby. The figurine separates at the center to provide access to the hollow interior and a script porcelain label describes the scene as “The Youngest Brother”. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1860. $200/400
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55. Very Lovely French Bisque Poupée by Jumeau with Delicate Complexion 17” (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass enamel inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupée body with gusset-jointing at hips and knees, antique gown, undergarments, bonnet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 4 (head and shoulders). Comments: Jumeau, circa 1875. Value Points: very gentle expression with soft rose blushing on cheeks and chin, finest quality of bisque. $1600/2200
56. Gorgeous French Bisque Bébé by Leon Casimir Bru in Couturier Dress 32” (81 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-lined bisque shoulderplate with modeled bosom and shoulderblades, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with beautifully-defined and shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair extended-length wig over cork pate, French kid bébé body with scalloped-edge collarette, hinged jointing of hips, kid-over-wooden upper arms, jointed elbows, original composition lower arms and hands. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, Chevrot epoch, circa 1888. Value Points: grand exhibition size bébé of stunning beauty, possibly designed for the 1889 Paris International Exhibition, has original body, and is wearing a fabulous couturier costume which may be original. $18,000/25,000
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58. French Musical Automaton “Brown-Eyed Bébé with Carnival Mask” by Vichy
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15” (38 cm.) Seated upon a paper mache base designed to appear as tree stump is a bisque head doll with large brown glass paperweight eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, with bisque shoulderplate, carton torso, wire upper arms and legs, bisque forearms. When wound, the little girl turns her head side to side and alternately lifts the fan in her right hand and the carnival mask in her left hand, while two musical tunes play. Condition: generally excellent, music and mechanism function well. Comments: Vichy, circa 1880. Value Points: especially beautiful face, original costume, original paper music tune on underside listing two tunes. $3500/5500
59. Petite French Bisque Smiling Poupée by Leon Casimir Bru with Original Body, Bisque Hands
57. Beautiful French Bisque Brown-Eyed Bébé by Gaultier, Early Block Letter Model 17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump cheeks, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose-blushed eyeshadow, arched brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with very full shaded lips, tiny stuck-out tongue tip, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body, straight wrists, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F. 7 G. Comments: Gaultier, circa 1880, early block letter markings. Value Points: very beautiful bébé with fawn-like brown eyes, delicate complexion enhanced by soft blushing, original body and body finish. $3500/4500
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12” (30 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, elegant angular shape of face, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, dark eyeliner, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with gentle smiling expression, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid poupée body with gusset-jointing at
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hips and knees, square cut collarette distinctive to Bru, bisque hands with elegantly-shaped fingers, antique burgundy costume. Condition: generally excellent, restoration to two fingers on left hand. Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1872, his deposed model believed to be a portrait of Empress Eugenie. Value Points: desirable model in rare petite size, original body, beautiful complexion and blush. $1200/1700
60. Stunningly Beautiful French Bisque Portrait Poupée with Bisque Arms 16” (41 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, perfectly oval face and elongated throat, small brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, heart-shaped upper lip, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, kid poupée body with
gusset-jointing at hips and knees, bisque arms to above the elbows with slightly cupped hands, wearing ivory satin gown with lace trim, undergarments, tulle veil with petit point embroidery, corsage. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1865. Value Points: the rarity of the model is rivaled by her stunning portrait beauty, loveliest bisque, complexion and painting of features, rare body with bisque arms. $3200/4500
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61. German Bisque Art Character, Model 101, “Marie” by Kammer and Reinhardt 12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted blue downcast eyes, dark eyeliner, heavy upper eyelids, one-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, brunette mohair wig with coiled side braids, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R 101 30. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, their model “Marie” from the firm’s art reform series, circa 1910. Value Points: wonderful example of the beloved Marie, with original wig, very fine complexion, original body and body finish, original Scottish costume. $1100/1300
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62. German All-Bisque Bunny as Candy Container by Gebruder Heubach 6” (15 cm.) All-bisque child with loopjointed arms, sculpted white “bunny” costume with animal ears, forelock curls, blue side-glancing eyes, impish smile, attached to bisque Easter egg. Excellent condition. Germany, Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912. $300/500
63. German All-Bisque Miniature Coquette by Gebruder Heubach with Sculpted Curly Hair 9” (23 cm.) One-piece bisque head and torso, sculpted short curly brown hair with forelock curl and orange hairband, painted brown side-glancing eyes, closed mouth with impish smile, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white socks and brown shoes with bow straps. Condition: generally excellent, tiny flake at right shoulder joint. Marks: 10489. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1917. Value Points: wellmodeled detail of stylish 1920s young girl, charming expression. $600/800
64. German Bisque Character with Modeled Topknot by Gebruder Heubach 8” (20 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead, sculpted light brown curly hair with forelock curl, drawn back and upward into a topknot, intaglio blue painted eyes, tiny upturned nose, closed mouth, original pink muslin stitch-jointed body with composition hands, original costume, shoes and socks. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2/0 D Heubach (square) Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1915. Value Points: rare topknot model with original body. $500/700
65. Rare German Bisque Art Character, Model 153, by Simon and Halbig Known as “The Little Duke” 13” (33 cm.) Bisque socket head with sculpted short brown hair featuring detailed forelock curls and defined with brushstrokes overall, painted pale blue eyes in deeply set sockets, black upper eyeliner, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with shaded lips, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, wearing antique velvet boy’s suit with lace collar, leather ankle boots. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 153 S&H 4 ½. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1910, from its very limited art character series of dolls, the model is known as “The Little Duke” and was made for one year only. Value Points: very rare doll with exemplary sculpting especially around eyes and lip corners, original body and body finish. $7500/9500
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67. All-Original Pair of French Bisque Character Dolls Designed by Poulbot
66. French Bisque Smiling Character, Rare Model 229, by SFBJ with Wonderful Costume 20” (51 cm.) Bisque socket head, very narrow blue glass jewel-like inset eyes, painted brown lashes, incised upper eyeliner, one-stroke arched brows, accented nostrils, slightly-parted lips, smiling expression with deeply-impressed dimples and laughter lines around the mouth and eyes, brunette mohair wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, baby finger missing left hand. Marks: SFBJ 229 Paris 9. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1912. Value Points: very deep modeling of laughter lines, costume includes leather cap gilt lettered “Bleriot” with image of early airplane, in homage to the celebrated Louis Bleriot who was the first person to fly across the English Channel in 1909. Ex-Odin Collection, Musée de Poupée Paris. $1900/2300
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14” (36 cm.) Each has bisque socket head with distinctively shaped face, brown glass inset eyes in deeply set eye sockets with heavy eyelids, tinted brows and ombre eyeshadow, tiny pointed nose, closed mouth with wide center line, blushed cheeks, red mohair wig, five-piece French paper mache body with sidehip jointing. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 239 Paris (incised) Poulbot (incised signature). Comments: designed by the French illustrator Poulbot, whose illustration posters featured young urchins of the Montmartre district of Paris orphaned by WWI; the posters were important aspects of charity drives to feed and clothe these children; the dolls, designed by Poulbot and produced by SFBJ, circa 1916, are superb sculptural representations of the poster children. Value Points: very rare dolls, made for one or two years only, with superb modeling, bisque and painting, original bodies and wigs, each wearing its factory-original costume. Included is a book Encore des Gosses, self-published by Poulbot, circa 1917 in 100 copies, which is filled with heart-wrenching drawings by Poulbot of these classic urchins. Ex-Odin Collection, Musée de la Poupée, Paris. $15,000/17,000
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68. German Bisque Googly, Demalcol in Wonderful Tyrolean Costume 9” (23 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass side-glancing googly eyes, painted lashes and brows, button-shaped nose, closed mouth with impish smile, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition toddler body with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Demalcol 5/0 Germany. Comments: Catterfelder Puppenfabrick exclusive for Dennis, Malley & Co of London, the doll may be their model registered as “Little Sunshine”, circa 1925. Value Points: charming fellow with choice gleaming complexion, googly eyes, original body, wonderful Tyrolean costume including original shoes. $600/800
69. German Bisque Laughing Character by Gebruder Heubach with Unique “Mask” Festival Costume 12” (30 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead with blonde sculpted boyish hair, painted blue side-glancing eyes, closed mouth in wide smile, two beaded lower teeth, impressed dimples, kid pin-jointed body, composition
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hands. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Heubach (sunburst) 0 Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912. Value Points: wonderful original festival costume of linen and velvet includes a paper mache face mask with attached hood designed to fit over his head. $800/1200 69. Detail
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70. German Bisque Pouting Character, 6970, by Gebruder Heubach 12” (30 cm.) Pink-tinted bisque socket head, small blue glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, fringed brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with downcast pouting expression, dimpled chin, auburn mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 6970 3. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912. Value Points: sought-after model with wistful expression, glass eyes, original body and body finish. $1200/1500
71. German Bisque Jockey with Sculpted Cap on Dappled Horse 12” (30 cm.) h. 10”l. Seated upon a paper mache horse with dappled flannel hide, amber glass eyes, original flannel blanket and harness, is a bisque head man with sculpted bi-color jockey cap, sculpted moustache and sideburns, painted blue eyes, wooden block torso, wire upper arms and legs, paper mache lower arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments:
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72. Wonderful German Bisque Pouting Character, Model 7246, by Gebruder Heubach 16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, small brown glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, short brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with downcast pouting lips, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden balljointed body, cashmere wool sailor suit and cap, striped stockings, shoes. Condition: generally excellent, original near mint body finish. Marks: 7246 Germany 6 Heubach (sunburst). Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912. Value Points: especially fine quality of bisque enhances the endearing petulant expression on the rarely found model. $900/1300
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feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, brunette mohair wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 301 Paris 2/0. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1920, in the Bleuette genre. Value Points: original mohair lashes, original body and body finish, wearing antique Scottish costume and tam, leather shoes with maker’s mark. $500/700
73. French Bisque Brown-Eyed Bébé Jumeau with Wonderful Costume 20” (51 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose-blushed eyeshadow, brushstroked brows, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, little hidden chips low on neck socket, original body and body finish. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 9 (head) Bébé Jumeau Diplome d’Honneur). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1890. Value Points: pretty brown-eyed bébé is wearing pretty antique costume including leather shoes with silk rosettes marked with full figure of woman. $2700/3200
74. French Bisque Bébé by SFBJ in the Bleuette Genre 10” (25 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass eyes, mohair lashes, painted lower lashes,
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75. Beautiful French BrownComplexion Bisque Bébé, Figure A, by Jules Steiner 14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head with cafe-au-lait complexion, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, black eyeliner, painted lashes, brown brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, pierced ears, black fleecy mohair wig over Steiner pate, brown composition fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: J. Steiner Bte SGDG Paris Fre A 7 (head) Le Petit Parisien Bébé Steiner Medaille d’Or Paris 1889 (body). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1890. Value Points: beautiful flawless complexion, original body and body finish, wearing original muslin chemise, leather shoes with silk rosette signed C.M. $2800/3200
76. Sonneberg Bisque Doll as “Mary Had a Little Lamb” in Presentation Box 7” (18 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass inset eyes, painted features, closed mouth, brunette mohair wig, composition body with jointing at shoulders and hips, painted shoes and socks, wearing yellow and blue silk dress, bonnet, and holding a bouquet of flowers, standing alongside a paper mache lamb. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Sonneberg, for the French market, circa 1890. Value Points: the little doll is presented in its original box, with paper mache lamb, and wearing costume identical to the lithographed image on the box cover. $1100/1500 75.
77. French Bisque Pouting Character, Rare Model 252, by Gebruder Heubach
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13” (33 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, feathered brows, rounded upturned nose, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with very full pouting lips, accent line between the lips, blonde mohair wig, French composition fully-jointed toddler body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 252 Paris 4. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1915. Value Points: especially fine quality of sculpting on the frowning-faced fellow including furrowed brows and downcast lips, original body and body finish, especially nice antique red knit middy costume, original shoes. $2200/2600
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79. German Bisque Flapper Lady by Heubach for Cuno and Otto Dressel
78. Grand Exhibition Size Bisque Lady Doll, S&H 1159 for the French Market with Daspres Body 35” (89 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass eyes, painted eyeliner, dark painted curly lashes, brushstroked brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, open mouth, outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, French fully-jointed composition lady body shaped to accommodate Edwardian era fashions, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent, original body with original finish excepting light retouch to hands. Marks: S&H Dep 1159 13 (head) E./D.B. Paris (body). Comments: Edmund Daspres, successor to the Steiner firm in the early 1900s, presented his Edwardian lady with exaggerated bosom and tiny waist; the doll was made with various commissioned bisque heads including this. Value Points: very rare to find original Daspres doll, this grand exhibition size model may be the only known to exist. $3200/4500
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14” (36 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead with slender oval face and elongated strong throat, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes, short feathered brows, slightly-parted lips, four porcelain teeth, brunette mohair wig, original slender lady muslin body, paper mache arms to above the elbows, paper mache lower legs with painted red rims and red-edged black one-strap shoes, antique undergarments, white pique costume included. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 0 (head). Comments: Gebruder Heubach for Cuno and Dressel, original body by Dressel, circa 1915. Value Points: rare model with original body. $800/1200
80. French Bisque Character Doll by DeFuisseaux with Very Expressive Features 19” (48 cm.) Solid domed bisque shoulderhead, painted facial features, grey/ blue upper-glancing eyes, white eye dots, black upper eyeliner, rich umber eyeshadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and
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eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, brunette mohair bobbed wig, original muslin commercial body with jointing at elbows, hips, and knees, bisque lower arms, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F 2. Comments: DeFuisseaux, circa 1915. Value Points: fine artistic modeling with distinctive pointy chin and nose, artistic painting of features, especially eyes and complexion, original body, antique costume. $800/1200
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82. German Bisque Flapper Lady, 1469, by Cuno and Otto Dressel
2 ½” (6 cm.) and 3 ½”. Each is posed seated, with mohair wig, painted facial features, the larger is posed with crossed ankles, painted shoes with ankle ties, original swimsuit and head wrap, her arms clasped to her chin; and the smaller posed leaning forward on her hands, their heads to the side, with original swimsuit and head wrap. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1915. $400/600
14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head with slender heart-shaped facial modeling, small blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, one-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed slender lady flapper body with elongated limbs, feet posed for high heels, wearing stylish costume of the 1920s. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1469 C&O D Germany 2. Comments: Cuno and Otto Dressel, circa 1920. Value Points: rare body style and distinctive facial model. $1800/2500
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83. Stunningly Beautiful French Bisque Portrait Bébé by Emile Jumeau 13” (33 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head, large grey/blue glass inset eyes known as “wrap-around” with spiral threading and pronounced black pupils, painted lashes, dark eyeliner, rose-blushed eyeshadow, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, pretty antique aqua silk costume, undergarments, leather slippers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 8/0 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878. Value Points: very sought-after early portrait model bébé with entrancing large shape of richly threaded eyes, finest quality of bisque and painting, original body and body finish. $7500/9500
84. Gorgeous French Bisque Bébé Triste, Size 14, by Emile Jumeau 29” (74 cm.) Bisque socket head, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, lushlypainted lashes, rose-blushed eyeshadow, brushstroked brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded lips, separately modeled pierced ears, brunette human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent, original body and body finish except hands lightly retouched. Marks: 14 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1882, his model designed by Carrier-Belleuse, the renown Parisian sculptor, the doll is considered his pivotal bébé model. Value Points: very beautiful bébé with splendid eyes, original early plump body. $9500/12,000
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in the other. When wound, she turns her head to the right, blinks her eyes open and closed, and lifts her arm to powder her nose, repeats several times, then turns to the left, blinks eyes again, nods forward and lifts her left arm to gaze into the mirror. All the while, music plays. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1300-6 Dep Wimpern (doll). L.B. (key). Comments; Leopold Lambert, circa 1895. Value Points: charming vignette with dainty and realistic movements, functions well, beautiful music and motion, This exact automaton is shown in The Encyclopedia of French Dolls by Theimer, page 335. $5000/7500
86. Rare French Bisque Bébé by Falck and Roussel in Petite Size
85. French Bisque Musical Automaton “Little Girl at the Toilette Table” by Lambert 20” (51 cm.) overall height. 16” doll. Arranged upon a wooden platform with green velvet cover edged with ball fringe, is a dressing table with silk and lace skirt and ruffles, oval mirror and various toiletry notions. A bisque-head doll with blue glass eyes, mohair lashes, painted lashes and brows, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig, pierced ears, carton torso and legs, wire upper arms and bisque forearms, wearing original rose satin dress with bead trim, undergarments, matching slippers, is standing at the table, a powder puff in one hand and a hand mirror
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14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head with distinctive elongated facial modeling, bright blue glass paperweight inset eyes, rose-blushed eyeshadow, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, heart-shaped upper lip, dimples in philtrum and chin, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, wearing lovely antique aqua silk dress and woven bonnet, undergarments, and tan leather shoes incised with full figure of doll. Condition: generally
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87. Beautiful French Bisque Poupée by Emile Jumeau in Original Couturier Costume, Original Box 19” (48 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupée body with gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees. Condition: generally excellent, pierced ear holes pulled through. Marks: 7 (head and shoulders) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments:
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88. Very Beautiful French Bisque Portrait Bébé Jumeau in Lovely Costume and Signed Shoes 21” (53 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head with very full cheeks, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with rich spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose-blushed eyeshadow, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accent line between the very full lips, separately applied pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-looseball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent, original body and body finish. Marks: 1 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (torso). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878. Value Points: gorgeous bébé with fine delicate bisque, richly threaded eyes, fine antique costume including exquisite bonnet and leather shoes signed “Bébé Jumeau” in gilt lettering. $7000/9000
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89. Gorgeous French Bisque Bébé by Schmitt et Fils with Original Signed Body 22” (56 cm.) Bisque socket head with very delicate complexion and plump cheeks and chin, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading and darker iris rims, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauveblushed eyeshadow, brushstroked brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-looseball-jointed body with flat-cut buttocks and straight wrists, lovely antique rose silk dress, undergarments, leather shoes, superb antique bonnet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sch (in shield on head and bottom of buttocks) 4.5 (head). Comments: Schmitt et Fils, circa 1882. Value Points: outstanding example of the rare French bébé with exemplary bisque, soft rose blush on very pale complexion, lavish wig, original body and body finish. $7000/9000
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90. English Poured Wax Child with Cobalt Blue Eyes, Original Lavish Costume 24� (61 cm.) Poured wax shoulderhead with plump facial modeling, cobalt blue glass eyes, brown eyeliner, tinted brows, closed mouth, separately-inserted hair, muslin stitch-jointed body, poured wax lower arms and legs, bare feet. Condition: generally excellent, some fading of lip color. Comments: English, circa 1875, in the Montanari manner. Value Points: lovely gentle expression, wearing original cream cashmere cape with overlaid collar, wide red velvet bands, matching bonnet with red velvet brim and elaborate ruffles. $800/1200
91. German Porcelain Doll Head from Bavarian Art Guild Movement 4� (23 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead of lady with angular face, elongated throat, grey sculpted hair drawn away from face and captured in an elaborate coiffure with looped and rolled curls with blue ribbon banding at the topknot, painted blue eyes with black and red upper eyeliner, grey eyeshadow, closed mouth, well-defined shoulderblades and bosom. Condition: generally
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92. English Poured Wax Child Doll with Portrait Like Face 29� (74 cm.) Poured wax shoulderhead with honey complexion, blue glass inset eyes, closed mouth with modeled interior, tongue tip, short blonde hair with separately inserted tendrils, original cloth body, wax arms and legs, bare feet. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: English, possibly Montanari, circa 1860. Value Points: most appealing character face with wonderful expression, original body, fine antique costume, bearing a blue ribbon award from 1965 from the Letitia Penn doll club. $800/1100
93. English Poured Wax Lady Doll in Original Costume 22� (56 cm.) Poured wax shoulderhead with delicate rose complexion, blue glass eyes, tinted features, closed mouth, brunette hair separately inserted into scalp, muslin body, poured wax lower arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent, hair is somewhat sparse, some frailty to silk. Comments: English, possibly Montanari, circa 1865. Value Points: the doll wears her original gown with matching bonnet, undergarments, shoes. $800/1000
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95. German Bisque Lady Doll with ElaboratelySculpted Blonde Hair 15” (38 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead of lady with heartshaped face and elongated throat, blonde sculpted 95. hair with two pairs of three horizontal curls at each side of forehead, arranged curls at the sides of head and an elaborate beehive of arranged curls at the back of head, painted blue eyes, 95. Profile red and black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, closed mouth, pierced ears, muslin stitch-jointed body, bisque lower arms and legs, costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: elaborate details of sculpting on the rare coiffure. $400/600
94. German Bisque Lady Doll with Blonde Sculpted Hair in Very Rare Coiffure
96. German Bisque Doll Head with Sculpted Hair and Necklace
23” (58 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead with elongated oval face and strong throat, blonde sculpted hair drawn back from her face in very full rolls with little curls above her pierced ears, the back of hair drawn into a snood-captured chignon framed by arranged finger curls with sculpted hair comb, thick finger curls at the sides of face and below the chignon, blue painted eyes, 94. Back red and black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, muslin stitch-jointed body, bisque forearms, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: very rare coiffure with extravagant details at the back of head. $800/1200
3 ½” (9 cm.) head. Bisque shoulderhead with blonde sculpted hair waved from her face into a pageboy roll at her nape, with painted black snood, painted blue eyes, red and brown upper eyeliner, singlestroke brows, closed mouth. Condition: generally
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97. German Bisque Lady Doll with Blue Ruffled Coronet and Black Snood 11” (28 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead of lady with heart-shaped face, blonde sculpted hair waved low onto shoulders, black sculpted snood with blue ruffled coronet and bavolet, painted blue eyes, one-stroke brows, closed mouth with slight smile, muslin stitch-jointed body, bisque lower arms and legs, antique gown. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: rare coiffure and snood with coronet. $500/700
98. German Bisque Lady Doll With Sculpted Hair and Blue Bow 26” (66 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead with pale complexion, sculpted blonde hair arranged with wavy curls at the sides and forehead, then 98. Back captured into a very long loose braid that forms into a coronet that extends into a coiled chignon at the back of head, painted facial features, blue upper-glancing eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, one-stroke brown brows, closed mouth, partially-sculpted pierced ears, muslin stitch-jointed body, porcelain limbs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: rare coiffure with excellent detail, very nice antique costume, undergarments, leather boots. $600/800
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99. German Bisque Lady Doll with Blonde Sculpted Hair in Coronet Braid 24” (61 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead with very pale complexion, blonde sculpted hair in very full waves away from face forming into 99. Back a thick braided coronet that circles the sides and back of head, framing the ringlet curls that cascade at the back, fully-sculpted pierced ears, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, muslin body, nice antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: rarity factors include elaborate coiffure, sculpted pierced ears, and beguiling expression. $800/1200
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elaboratelysculpted oversized costume suggest they are playing mom and pop dressup. Excellent condition. Germany, Gebruder Heubach, circa 1910, delightful pair in realistic amusing poses, their costume enhanced by exceptional details including fringe on her shawl and gilt accents. $600/800 101.
103. Sonneberg Bisque Child, Model 117, with Closed Mouth by Mystery Maker
14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, brown glass eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with white space between the outlined lips, pierced ears, Sonneberg
100. Pair, German All-Bisque “Snowball Fight” by Gebruder Heubach 13” (33 cm.) Each is one-piece all-bisque figure of young boy or girl costumed in winterwear including boots, leggings, caps, and posed on textured bisque snow base, each holding snow balls and appearing as though tossing them back and forth at each other. The girl with long flowing hair, her costume including thick cap, collar and muff of thick white fur with ermine trim, and the boy with very full long curls, red knit cap and openfront coat over turtle neck sweater and green pants. Excellent condition. Germany, Gebruder Heubach, circa 1910. $600/800
101. German All-Bisque “Begging Pup” by Gebruder Heubach 7 ½” (19 cm.) One-piece figure of shaggy-haired white pup posed seated on back haunches as though begging, with intaglio painted eyes, whiskers, painted collar. Marks: Heubach (sunburst mark). Excellent condition. Gebruder Heubach, circa 1910. $300/500
102. Pair, German All-Bisque “Boy and Girl Playing Dress-Up” by Gebruder Heubach 13” (33 cm.) The matched pair of boy and girl depict blonde-haired boy and girl standing in grown-up pose, the boy proudly posed with parasol in folded hands, and the girl demurely holding her fan to her face, each with
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ball-jointed body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 14. Comments: Sonnenberg, mystery maker. Value Points: gentle features are enhanced by pleasing delicate complexion and features. $800/1200
104. Sonneberg Bisque Closed Mouth Doll by Mystery Maker
9� (23 cm.) Solid domed bisque head with flat-cut neck socket, large blue glass eyes, red eyeliner, single stroke brows, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body with protruding neck dowel which supports the head, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 4. Comments: Sonneberg, mystery maker, circa 1885. Value Points: precious little closed mouth child with rare original body. $500/700
20� (51 cm.) Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the pale outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig, composition and wooden
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107. German Bisque Art Character by Gebruder Heubach
19� (48 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, blonde painted boyish hair with combmarked details, intaglio painted blue eyes with prominent black pupils, white eyedots, accented eye corners, closed mouth, outlined lips, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, wonderful antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Heubach (sunburst mark) Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1910. Value Points: especially pleasing quality of bisque and painting enhances the artistic sculpting of character features such as expressive lips, double chin, impressed cheek dimples. $600/800
16� (41 cm.) Solid-domed bisque socket head, blonde sculpted hair with combmarked details, intaglio-sculpted large painted grey eyes, large black pupils, white eye dots, outlined eyes, closed mouth, artistic outlining and shading of lips, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Heubach (sunburst) Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1910. Value Points: unusually fine detail of sculpting of eyes and painting of mouth. $700/900
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108. German Bisque Art Character, Rare Model 7760, by Gebruder Heubach 15” (38 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, very full cheeks and chin, sculpted hair with modeled forelock, intaglio dark blue eyes with pronounced large black pupils, white eyedots, black upper eyeliner, one-stroke brows, small rounded nose with accent dots, closed mouth, well-defined chin, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Heubach (sunburst mark) 7760 Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1910. Value Points: rare model with outstanding sculpting of features and choice bisque. $900/1300
109. Rare German Bisque Art Character, Model 7852, with Side Coiled Sculpted Braids by Gebruder Heubach 14” (36 cm.) Pink-tinted bisque shoulderhead, blonde sculpted hair in centerpart with coiled braids at each side of face, intaglio painted blue eyes, white eye dots, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with row of tiny beaded teeth, muslin stitch-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 3 Heubach (block) Germany 7852. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1910. Value Points: very rarely found model from the firm’s intaglio-eyed art character series, with choice bisque and painting. $900/1200
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110. Rare German Brown-Complexioned Bisque Art Character, Model 7658, by Gebruder Heubach 10” (25 cm.) Solid domed bisque shoulderhead with rich dark brown complexion, black sculpted hair in short curls, intaglio brown painted side-glancing eyes, accented nostrils, closed mouth with smiling expression, original brown muslin body with jointing at shoulders and hips of bent legs, brown composition hands, antique romper suit. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Heubach (sunburst mark) Germany 7658. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1910. Value Points: finest bisque and flawless complexion enhance the deeply-rendered character features on the smiling brown-complexioned child. $800/1100
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111. Especially Beautiful German Bisque “Mein Liebling”, Model 117, by Kammer and Reinhardt
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27” (70 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted dark curly lashes, mohair lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with beautifullyshaded lips, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 117 70. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, their model marketed as Mein Liebling (my sweetheart), circa 1912. Value Points: finest quality of bisque and painting, original wig in soft original curls, original body and flawless body finish, original costume comprising lovely lace and dimity white dress, undergarments, socks, and shoes. $2500/3500
112. Pair, German All-Bisque “Boy and Girl with Pet Animals” by Gebruder Heubach 12” (30 cm.) Each is a onepiece all-bisque figure of young child standing against a sculpted garden base, each with sculpted smock and tousled curly hair, with unusual striped lavender and cream slippers, the boy holding his pet bunny and appearing to pull on its ear, and the girl holding a widewinged grey bird which she holds to her mouth appearing to kiss the bird. Excellent condition. Germany, Gebruder Heubach, circa 1910. $600/900
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113. German Bisque Child “Mein Liebling”, Model 117A, by Kammer and Reinhardt 24” (62 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 117/A 62. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1915, their model marketed as “Mein Liebling”. Value Points: especially fine quality of bisque and complexion, original soft mohair wig, original body and body finish. $2800/3200
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114. Pair, German All-Bisque “Boy and Girl with Drum and Doll” by Gebruder Heubach 11” (28 cm.) Each is onepiece bisque figure of blonde haired boy or girl seated upon an upsidedown wicker basket, each with sculpted costume, the little boy with pink party hat, suspenders, and pink ankle boots, holding a drum and two drumsticks; and the little girl in gilt-edged pinafore and matching tam, holding a little blonde-haired doll in her arms. Excellent condition. Germany, Gebruder Heubach, circa 1910. $600/800
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117. German All-Bisque Doodledog from the Rose O’Neill Kewpie Family 2 ½” (6 cm.) One-piece all-bisque figure of seated brown-spotted pup, his head turned to the side, side-glancing googly eyes, painted whiskers, blue wings. Marked “C” on base. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1915, Doodledog from the illustrations of Rose O’Neill. $300/400
115. German Bisque Pouting Character “Phillip”, 115A, by Kammer and Reinhardt 16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, small blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils of rounded nose, very plump cheeks, shaded and accented lips in downcast pouting expression, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing, fine antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 115/A 42. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912. Value Points: their wistfulfaced character, marketed as “Phillip” has original toddler body and has fine lustrous complexion. $1600/1900
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118. German All-Bisque “Lad in Lavender with Candy Container Eggs” by Gebruder Heubach 6” (15 cm.) One-piece all-bisque seated boy with intaglio side-glancing eyes, painted lavender Dutch cap, suit and shoes, with wooden carrying handle on his shoulders, and two bisque candy container eggs at his side. Excellent condition. With Heubach sunburst mark. Germany, Gebruder Heubach, circa 1910, rare model both in style and color, as candy container. $400/600
119. German Bisque Painted-Eye Art Character, Model 520, by Kley and Hahn 18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted brown downcast eyes, thick dark eyeliner, short fringed upper lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K&H (in banner) 520 7 ½ Germany. Comments: Germany, Kley and Hahn, circa 1910. Value Points: most endearing model with superb quality of bisque which enhances her shy smile, impressed cheek dimples, original body and body finish, wonderful antique costume, original soft curly mohair wig. $1600/2200
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121. German Cloth Character, Series I, by Kathe Kruse 17” (43 cm.) All-cloth doll with firmly-pressed and oil-painted facial features and hair, shaded blue/green eyes with spiral threading, brown and black upper eyeliner, accented nostrils, closed mouth with pouty expression, stitch-jointed shoulders, separately-stitched thumbs, dischip-jointed plump legs, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Kathe Kruse (foot). Comments: Kathe Kruse, series I, circa 1915. Value Points: beautiful original complexion with rosy cheeks. $1200/1700
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122. American Carved Wooden Pouting Doll by Schoenhut, Model 401, Inspired by K*R 101 Model 16” (41 cm.) All-wooden doll with carved socket head, painted blue eyes with pronounced black pupils, black upper eyeliner, closed mouth with downcast lips, brunette human hair bobbed wig, wooden spring-jointed body with jointing at shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees and ankles, nicely costumed. Condition: very good, little touch-up on nose and hands. Marks: Schoenhut Doll. Pat. Jan.17,’11 USA & Foreign Countries. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1912, model 401, the doll was influenced by the 101 art character doll of Kammer & Reinhardt. Value Points: rare character with wonderful expression. $800/1100
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123. American Carved Wooden Doll by Schoenhut, Model 105, with Carved Hair and Head-Band 15” (38 cm.) Carved wooden doll with socket head, carved bobbed hair with wide pink headband, intaglio blue painted eyes, white eyedots, black upper eyeliner, accented nostrils, closed mouth with solemn expression, wooden spring-jointed body with jointing at shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees and ankles, nicely costumed. Condition: possible restoration is beautifully accomplished. Marks: Schoenhut Doll Pat. Jan, 17,’11 USA & Foreign Countries. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1916, model 105. Value Points: rare carved hair model with wonderfully-rendered expression, beautiful complexion. $600/800
124. American Carved Wooden Brown-Eyed Girl by Schoenhut 19” (48 cm.) All-carved wooden doll with socket head, deeply-intaglio sculpted brown eyes with pronounced white eyedots, upturned rounded nose, closed mouth with downcast pouting lips, blonde human handtied wig, spring-jointing at shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees and ankles, wonderful costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Schoenhut Doll, Pat. Jan.17,’11 USA & Foreign Countries. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1915. Value Points: very beautiful original complexion and painting, dramatically large sculpted brown eyes. $600/900
125. American Carved Wooden Character Doll by Schoenhut with Superb Sculpting 19” (48 cm.) All-carved wooden doll with socket head, spring-jointed body, deeply-sculpted blue eyes with well-defined eye sockets, large black pupils, white eyedots, curved feathered brows, rounded upturned nose, closed mouth with wistful expression, original blonde mohair
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tacked-on bobbed wig, jointing at shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees and ankles, antique costume may be original. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Schoenhut Doll, Pat. Jan.17, ‘11, USA & Foreign Countries. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1912. Value Points: rare model with wonderfully-detailed features, upturned nose, fine original complexion, original wig. $500/800
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body and body finish, fine antique costume including leather shoes impressed with full figure of doll. $3000/4000
127. French Paper Mache Character Doll “Tata” from Poulbot Designs for Roullet et Decamps 14” (36 cm.) Papermache head depicting an older child with wide beaming smile, rosy complexion, blue painted upperglancing eyes, black upper eyeliner, blushed cheeks, brunette mohair wig, carton torso and arms with expressively posed hands, hinged hips, one-piece legs. When wound, the doll sways back and forth and turns her head side to side as though rocking the little doll she holds in her arms. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: R.D. (key). Comments: Tata, designed by French artist Poulbot for Roullet et Decamps, circa 1910. Value Points: fine original painting of the cheery-faced child, with original costume, charming movement. $1200/1500
128. Gorgeous French Bisque Bébé with Rare Incised Depose Mark by Emile Jumeau
126. Beautiful French Bisque Bébé by Denamur with Delicate Cafe-au-Lait Complexion 20” (51 cm.) Bisque socket head with brown (“cafe-au-lait”) complexion, very deep amber-brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, black brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, coral-shaded lips of closed mouth, pierced ears, black mohair wig over cork pate, French brown composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: E 8 D. Comments: Etienne Denamur, circa 1888. Value Points: an especially beautiful bébé with soft brown complexion, splendid deep paperweight eyes, original
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28” (71 cm.) Bisque socket head, deep brown glass paperweight inset eyes in small eye cuts, dark eyeliner, lushly-painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth, outlined lips, dimpled chin, separately-modeled pierced ears, original blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, original body and body finish. Marks: Depose Jumeau 12 (incised mark) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1884, a rare model that was made for one or two years only. Value Points: the rarity of the model is rivaled by her exceptional beautiful and flawless bisque, original wig and body. $4500/6500
129. All-Original German Bisque Pull Toy “Boy in Jester Costume with Pet Dog” 12” (30 cm.) h. 9”l. Standing upon a wheeled wooden base with lithographed paper cover is a bisque head doll with blue glass eyes, open mouth, tiny teeth,
blonde mohair wig, wooden block torso, lower arms and legs, wearing silk jester costume and feathered felt hat, holding bell with ribbons; posed in front on spiral spring is a paper mache dog with amber glass eyes. When pulled along he vigorously moves his arms up and down while the pup bounces as though running. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: attributed to Zinner and Sohne, circa 1890. Value Points: all original, the beautifully-preserved toy has charming movements. $900/1200
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antique dress of brown velvet and aqua silk, leather shoes, undergarments. $2200/2800
131. French Bisque Mechanical Gliding Poupée as Nanny with Bisque Baby
130. Elegant French Bisque Poupée by Emile Jumeau with Dramatic Eyes and Fabulous Costume 18” (46 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French kid gusset-jointed poupée body. Condition: generally excellent, body especially clean and firm except fingers worn on right hand. Marks: 4 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878, rare bisque head which was also used for his premiere bébé. Value Points: splendid eyes enhance the elegant lady, signed original body, fabulous
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15” (38 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, small blue glass paperweight inset eyes, delicately-painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, with carton torso and skirt which encloses clockwork mechanism with brass wheels hidden under base, bisque lower arms. Condition: generally excellent, three fingers broken on left hand hidden under baby, mechanism functions well. Comments: Gaultier, with clockwork gliding mechanism by Steiner, circa 1875. Value Points: beautiful face, antique costume of nanny, holding little bisque baby in taufling wrap and brass bell rattle. When wound, she glides in circles and waves arms up and down as though rocking the baby. $1800/2500
132. Amusing French Musical Automaton “The Fiddler Chef” by Roullet & Decamps from Au Nain Bleu 19” (48 cm.) Standing upon a blue velvet covered base is a bisque head lady by Jumeau with blue glass paperweight inset eyes, lushly-painted lashes and brows, accented
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nostrils, closed mouth with shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, lady-shaped torso and elongated legs, bisque forearms. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 1 (head) Au Nain Bleu (original paper label on base). Comments: Roullet et Decamps, circa 1890, when wound, music plays and the doll strums the fiddle-grill which she holds in her arms. Value Points: delightful amusing automaton, with original luxury store label, the doll is wearing original silk housemaid costume and cap, and functions well. $3500/5500
133. French Bisque Bébé, Figure A, by Jules Steiner with Silk Aqua Costume 23” (58 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, rose-blushed eyeshadow, painted lashes, brushstroked
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brows, blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate, Steiner composition fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, small restoration at outer right eye rim, original body and body finish. Marks: Steiner Paris Fre A 15 (head) Le Petit Parisien Bébé Steiner (body). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1890. Value Points: especially pretty wide-eyed bébé with gleaming complexion, wearing beautiful aqua silk and lace costume, frou-frou ruffled bonnet. $2500/2900
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composition and wooden fully-jointed body with side-hip jointing. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 252 Paris 6. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1912. Value Points: sought-after model by this firm, with deeply-modeled realistic features, original toddler body, wearing antique costume with pinafore printed with design of a children’s parade, dress, undergarments, striped stockings, kidskin shoes. $2200/2600
135. German Bisque Smiling Character, Revalo, by Gebruder Ohlhaver with Sculpted Bobbed Hair
134. Rare French Bisque Pouting Toddler, 252, by SFBJ with Wonderful Costume 15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, brown short curly lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very pouty expression, brunette mohair wig, French
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12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, sculpted brown bobbed hair and bangs, intaglio sculpted blue sideglancing eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, short feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with row of tiny beaded teeth and smiling expression, composition and 135. wooden toddler body with painted socks and shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Revalo 4 dep. Comments: Gebruder Ohlhaver, circa 1915. Value Points: especially fine sculpting of eye details and impressed dimples and laughter lines. $400/500
example, the alligator. Value Points: perfectly preserved mechanical animal was likely presented as an exhibition model, judging by its size and extreme rarity. $7500/11,000
137. German Bisque Glass-Eyed Character, 8420, by Gebruder Heubach 11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, small blue glass sleep and side-glancing eyes, painted lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with pouting expression, brunette human hair wig, composition toddler body jointed at shoulders and hips, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 8420 Heubach (in square) Germany 1. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1917. Value Points: impish side-glancing toddler is most appealing. $500/700
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136. Extremely Rare French Mechanical “Alligator” by Roullet & Decamps 34” (86 cm.) Of very sturdy paper mache with painted finish to realistically depict an alligator hide, the figure has hinged jaw, ferociously sculpted rows of teeth, bulging glass eyes, sculpted ribs and hide, and sculpted claws. A mechanism within the alligator creates a series of realistic movements: when wound, the alligator moves forward in a complicated slithering manner allowed by the linen-wrapped jointing at the neck and mid-torso and by multiple jointing of the tail, while the jaw opens and closes in a synchronized manner with blinking eyes. Condition: generally excellent, mechanism functions well. Comments: Roullet & Decamps, circa 1895, the firm created a number of mechanical animals ranging from gentle kittens to squirrels in cozy scenes to more exotic animals such as lizards, and this present
13” (33 cm.) Bisque head with flanged neck, sculpted short brown boyish hair, intaglio blue sideglancing eyes, white eyedots, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with tiny “whistling” hole, original body with bellows in torso which, when squeezed, causes the doll to whistle, antique costume. Marks: 8774 Heubach (square) 5 Germany. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912, the model was marketed as “Whistler”. Value Points: wonderful modeling enhances the playful whistling activity. $600/800
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141. Rare German Bisque Closed Mouth Child, 719, by Simon and Halbig
139. German Bisque Brown-Eyed Child, Model 939, by Simon and Halbig with Closed Mouth 25” (64 cm.) Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, very full cheeks, brown glass inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, rose-blushed eye-shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette hand-tied human hair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S 15 H 939. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: fine gleaming complexion on rare-tofind early closed mouth doll, richly-painted eye decoration and lips, original body and body finish. $1200/1800
140. Beautiful German All-Bisque Closed Mouth Child 8” (20 cm.) All-bisque with swivel head on bisque torso, brown glass eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line between the very full lips, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, shapely modeled around the knees and ankles, painted knee-high stockings with scalloped edges, black four-lace ankle boots, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, flake on hip rim of left leg. Marks: 4. Comments: Kestner, circa 1885. Value Points: especially beautiful doll with charming expression, rare painted fancy boots on shapely legs. $600/800
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19” (48 cm.) Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S 9 H 719 Dep. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: rare early model of Simon and Halbig with lovely bisque and painting, original body and body finish. $1200/1800
142. French Bisque Bébé “Dep” for Emile Jumeau in Lovely Antique Costume 17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, dark blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, antique costume, undergarments, leather shoes, woven bonnet. Marks: Dep 7 (head) Bébé Jumeau
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Depose (body). Condition: generally excellent, old retouch to body. Comments: for the French market, circa 1895. Value Points: very sweet-faced bébé with closed mouth. $1200/1500
feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SH 5 949. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: most charming little girl with very dear expression, closed mouth, spiral threaded eyes, original body and body finish, costume includes lambswool collar, cap and muff, with leather shoes having silk rosettes. $800/1100
143. German Bisque Closed Mouth Child, 949, by Simon and Halbig 13” (33 cm.) Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, blue glass spiral threaded eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and
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144. Rare German Brown-Complexioned Bisque Character, 548, by Kley and Hahn 24” (61 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, sienna-brown complexion, black sculpted hair with feathering detail, brown glass eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, black feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with defined tongue tip, brown composition fully-jointed toddler body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K&H (in banner) 548 15 Germany. Comments: Kley and Hahn, circa 1915. Value Points: rare flawless brown complexion, wonderful detail of modeling especially around the eyes. $700/900
145. French Brown-Complexioned Bisque Bébé, Figure A, by Jules Steiner 18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head with chocolate-brown complexion, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, black brushstroked brows with feathered highlights, black painted lashes, accented nostrils, slightly-parted lips, two rows of porcelain teeth, pierced ears, black mohair wig, brown composition fully-jointed French body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: A 11 Le Parisien Bte SGDG A 11 (head) Le Petit Parisien Bébé Steiner Paris 1889 (body). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1890. Value Points: very pretty wide-eyed bébé with rose-blushed cheeks enhanced by gleaming patina, original body and body finish. $1800/2300
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146. German Black-Complexioned Bisque Character, 1368, by Simon & Halbig 14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head with ebony black complexion, brown glass eyes, black brushstroked brows, painted lashes, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, black mohair wig, black composition and wooden fullyjointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1368 Germany Simon & Halbig S&H 4. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1900. Value Points: rare model with rich flawless black complexion, original wig, original body and body finish. $1800/2500
147. Petite German Bisque Closed Mouth Child Marked TR 10” (25 cm.) Bisque socket head with ebony black complexion, black glass inset eyes, single-stroke brows, closed mouth, very full cheeks, pierced ears, Sonneberg black composition and wooden fully-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: TR 800 2/0. Comments: Sonneberg, mystery maker, circa 1890. Value Points: beautiful flawless ebony complexion with gentle expression. $600/900
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20� (50 cm.) Bisque socket head with ebony complexion, brown glass sleep eyes, black painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with modeled tongue and two beaded upper teeth, black fleeced hair, black composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing, Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R S&H 116/A 50. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1915. Value Points: beautiful flawless complexion, wonderful expression, delightful costume. $1500/1800
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150. Petite French Bisque Bébé by Jules Steiner with Cafe-au-Lait Complexion 11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head with gleaming cafe-au-lait complexion, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, smoky eyeshadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, pierced ears, blonde mohair fleecy wig over Steiner pate, French brown composition fully-jointed body, pretty silk costume and bonnet, leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: J. Steiner Bte SGDG Paris Fre A 13 (head) (original Steiner paper label of doll with flag). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1890. Value Points: superb bisque with flawless golden brown complexion, original body and body finish, rare petite size. $2800/3500
149. Gorgeous French Bisque Bébé by Schmitt et Fils with Original Signed Body 18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, lushly-painted lashes, mauve-blushed eyeshadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth, outlined shaded lips, pierced ears, mohair fleecy curls over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists and flat-cut derriere, lovely costume and bonnet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sch 2 (head) Sch (stamp on bottom of derriere). Comments: Schmitt et Fils, circa 1882. Value Points: delicate bisque, softly-blushed complexion and rich mauve eye shadow are enhanced by fine detail of modeling especially around the eyes and mouth, original body and body finish. $5500/7500
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151. Petite French Bisque Bébé Steiner, Series C, with Original Signed Body 10” (25 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, rose-blushed eyeshadow and cheeks, brushstroked brows, pierced ears, blonde
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mohair wig ver Steiner pate, Steiner composition fully-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sie C 3/0. Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1882. Value Points: wonderful tiny bébé with sweet expression, lovely bisque and painting, original body and body finish. $2800/3500
152. Petite French Bisque Brown-Eyed Bébé by Rabery & Delphieu 10” (25 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: R 6/0 D. Comments: Rabery and Delphieu, circa 1885. Value Points: delicate pale bisque beautifully contrasts her rich brown eyes on the sought-after petite bébé. $2400/2900
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153. Rare French Bisque Bébé, Series C, by Jules Steiner with Original Signed Body 20” (51 cm.) Bisque socket head with rounded plump face, blue glass sleep eyes which operate from wire lever at the back of head, painted lashes, brushstroked and fringed brows, roseblushed eyeshadow, accented nostrils and eye corners, pierced ears, French composition fully-jointed body with straight wrists, lovely antique costume including brown leather shoes with silk rosettes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sie C 3 Steiner Bte SGDG Bourgoin (head) J St. (and caduceus stamp on torso) J. Steiner (eyes). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1882. Value Points: rare early Steiner model with lovely blushing on eyelids, cheeks and chin, original signed eyes, original body and body finish. $3800/4600
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154. Gorgeous French Bisque Portrait Poupée by Jumeau 19” (48 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, dark blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, mauve-blushed eyeshadow, feathered arched brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with shaded outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupée body with gusset jointing at elbows, hips and knees. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1875. Value Points: stunningly beautiful serene face enhanced by fine blushing of eyelids and cheeks, fine antique burgundy silk gown with velvet and lace trim, matching bonnet. $2800/3500
155. Gorgeous French Bisque Early Bébé, Rare Early Period EJ, by Jumeau 24” (61 cm.) Bisque socket head with elongated very full cheeks, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve-blushed eyeshadow, feathered brows, shaded nostrils, accented eye corners, closed mouth with heart-shaped upper lip, separately-modeled pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, lovely antique costume including French leather shoes and luxurious ivory satin bonnet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 9/EJ. Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1882. Value Points: rare early model of Jumeau’s first signature doll, especially rare in this size, with original body, original wig, and very choice bisque. $7000/8500
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156. Very Beautiful French Bisque Portrait Poupée by Jumeau 20” (51 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve-blushed eyeshadow, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid gusset-jointed poupée body, lovely silk costume, undergarments, straw hat, shoes, parasol, jewelry. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Jumeau, circa 1875. Value Points: elegant poupée with soft blushing on eyelids and cheeks, entrancing expression. $3500/4200
157. 19th-Century American Cranberry Glass Oil Lamp 10” (25 cm.) Rich cranberry glass oil lamp with brass fittings and cranberry glass shape. Marked ABCo Nutmeg. Excellent condition. American, 1890s. $100/200
158. 19th-Century American Miniature Oil Lamp by Spar-Brenner 9” (38 cm.) Soft rose glass oil lamp with embossed floral designs, brass fittings, with matching rose shade. Marked Spar-Brenner. Excellent condition. American, circa 1880. $200/300
159. Splendid French Bisque Bébé by Schmitt et Fils with Original Body 23” (58 cm.) Bisque socket head with pear-shaped face, almond-shaped blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve-blushed eyeshadow, brushstroked and fringed brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French
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composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with flat-cut derriere, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sch (in shield) 4. Comments: Schmitt et Fils, circa 1882. Value Points: especially fine quality of sculpting giving wonderful definition to cheeks, eyes, and mouth, finest quality of bisque, original body and body finish. $7500/9000
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160. Very Beautiful French Bisque Paris Bébé by Danel & Cie with Eiffel Tower Signature Body 16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils of distinctive pointy-tip nose, closed mouth with outlined shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, lovely silk costume, French leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Paris-Bébé Tete Depose 6 (head) Paris Bébé Depose (on torso with symbol of Eiffel Tower). Comments: Danel & Cie, circa 1890, whose models were aimed at capturing the Jumeau marketplace, and against whom Emile Jumeau won a landmark lawsuit in 1892 rendering the Danel production to a very short period, and hence, very few dolls to be found today. Value Points: wonderfullyappointed modeling especially of distinctive nose and little rounded chin, loveliest bisque and painting, original signed body with original finish. $3500/4200
161. French Bisque Poupée by Jumeau in Superb Original Turkish Exhibition Costume 14” (36 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, large blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupée body with shapely torso. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 4. Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878, the poupée was likely prepared as an exhibition model for an international exposition
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as indicated by both the high quality of the facial sculpture and detail, and the extraordinary original and authentic costume designed to appeal to international traveling royalty. Value Points: the elaborate original costume of fine silks, lace and embroidery with elaborate coiffe is perfectly preserved, the body is near mint, the bisque flawless. $2800/3700
162. French Bisque Bébé EJ by Jumeau with Dramatic Large Blue Eyes 20” (51 cm.) Bisque socket head, very deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve-blushed eyeshadow, widelyarched brushstroked brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with heart-shaped upper lip, separatelymodeled pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork
pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose E 9 J (head, and artist checkmarks) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1884. Value Points: finest quality of bisque and complexion enhanced by splendid eyes, original body and body finish, original mohair wig. $3500/4500
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164. German Bisque Glass-Eyed Miniature Lady as Sewing Companion 7” (18 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead, blonde sculpted hair in short arranged curls, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, closed mouth, muslin body, bisque lower arms and legs, painted pink lustre ankle boots. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: the lady with rare glass eyes and lustre boots, wears original costume, and was designed as a “Sewing Companion”, with pincushion hat, pocket with needles, and with scissors and thimble, posed on original base. $700/900
165. German Bisque Lady with Glass Eyes and Brown Sculpted Hair by Simon and Halbig
163. German Bisque Doll with Blonde Sculpted Hair and Blue Hair Ribbon 14” (36 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead, blonde sculpted hair with arranged tousled curls overall back of head, blue hair ribbon at crown, sculpted pierced ears, very plump cheeks, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, closed mouth with center accent line, muslin stitch-jointed body, bisque forearms. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1880. Value Points: well-modeled doll, her coiffure enhanced by blue hair ribbon, wonderful antique costume. $400/500
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16” (41 cm.) Bisque swivel head on bisque shoulderplate, brown sculpted hair with elaborately-arranged curls held by a headband, fully-modeled pierced ears, blue glass eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, muslin body, bisque arms to above the elbows, bisque lower legs, purple stocking rims, grey painted boots with black buttons and tips, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1875. Value Points: rarity factors of the beautiful doll includes brown hair, glass eyes, original body, fancy boots. $1200/1700
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166. Rare German All-Bisque Doll with Brown Sculpted Hair by Simon and Halbig 9� (23 cm.) One-piece bisque head, torso and legs, peg-jointed arms, sculpted brown hair drawn away from her face, behind her fully-sculpted ears, and arranged in ringlet curls, black hair band, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, bare feet. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1870. Value Points: rare model with superb detailing of sculpted hair, and exquisitely painted features. $900/1200
167. German Bisque Lady Doll by Simon and Halbig with Original Body
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14� (36 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, brilliant blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, auburn mohair wig, original commercial cloth body, bisque arms to above the elbow, bisque lower legs, painted grey ankle boots with black buttons and tips, lovely gown. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1875. Value Points: rare early model of exquisite beauty, original body with fancy boots. $1100/1500
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circa 1916, model 301. Value Points: compelling expression with deep sculpting around the eyes, very full lips. $500/700
168. American Wooden Carved Doll, Model 301, by Schoenhut 16” (41 cm.) Carved wooden socket head, intaglio blue eyes, black upper eyeliner, white eyedots, feathered brows, closed mouth with very full lips, blonde mohair wig, all-wooden body with spring-jointing at shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees, and ankles, nicely costumed. Condition: professional restoration by Frank Mahood (tag attached). Marks: Schoenhut Doll, Pat. Jan.17,’11 USA. Comments: Schoenhut,
169. American Wooden Character Doll, Model 308, by Schoenhut with Original Schoenhut Shoes 19” (48 cm.) All-wooden doll with socket head, spring-jointed body, intaglio blue eyes, black upper eyeliner, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, jointing at shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees and ankles. Condition: very fine professional restoration by Frank Mahood (document tag attached). Marks: Schoenhut Doll Pat. Jan.17,’11 USA& Foreign Countries. Comments: Schoenhut, model 308L series, circa 1917. Value Points: choice sculpting enhanced by fine complexion and painting, antique costume, original Schoenhut shoes. $500/700
170. American Carved Wooden Brown-Eyed Girl, Model 301, by Schoenhut 16” (41 cm.) All-carved wooden doll, socket head, painted large brown eyes with painted black pupils, feathered brows, closed mouth with very full lips, blonde mohair wig, spring-jointed body with jointing at shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees and ankles, nicely costumed. Condition: professional restoration at cheeks, overall excellent. Marks: Schoenhut Doll, Pat. Jan 17, ‘11 USA. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1915. Value Points: especially expressive face with entrancing large eyes. $500/700
171. American Carved Wooden Brown-Eyed Character by Schoenhut
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16” (41 cm.) Carved wooden socket head, spring-jointed wooden body, deep-intaglio sculpted painted brown eyes, white eyedots, black upper eyeliner, feathered brows, closed mouth with hint of smile, impressed cheek dimples, blonde mohair bobbed wig, jointing at shoulders,
elbows, wrists, hips, knees and ankles. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Schoenhut Doll. Pat. Jan. 11,’17, USA & Foreign Countries. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1912. Value Points: wonderful sculpting highlighted by impressed cheek dimples, antique costume, original knit teddy and Schoenhut shoes. $500/700
172. American Wooden Carved Character with Small Painted Brown Eyes by Schoenhut 14” (36 cm.) All-carved wooden doll with socket head, small brown intaglio eyes with pronounced upper eyelids, white eyedots, feathered brows, closed mouth with dimpled lip corners, brunette mohair wig, spring-jointing at shoulders,
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elbows, wrists, hips, knees and ankles, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent, original complexion and painting is well-preserved. Marks: Schoenhut Doll Pat. Jan. 11, 1911 USA. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1912. Value Points: especially dear face with entreating expression. $500/700
173. American Wooden Brown-Eyed Pouting Character by Schoenhut 19” (48 cm.) All-wooden doll with carved socket head, spring-jointed wooden body, intagliosculpted painted brown eyes with white eyedots, feathered brows, upturned nose, closed mouth with downcast pouting lips, brunette mohair wig, jointing at shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees and joints, well-costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Schoenhut Doll Pat. Jan. 11, ‘17 USA. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1912. Value Points: especially wellpreserved original finish with wonderfully-sculpted features. $700/900
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brows, closed mouth, coral lower lip with accent dots, short blonde side-parted mohair wig, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent, some sparseness of hair at one side. Comments: Lenci, series 360 (70), early 1930s. Value Points: rare little boy with endearing expression enhanced by petite size, wearing original brown short pants with crossstitched felt appliques, 175.
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174. Pair, Italian Felt Character Dolls by Lenci in Original Scottish Costumes 15� (38 cm.) Each is an all-felt doll with swivel head, pressed and painted facial features, blue side-glancing eyes, brown painted lashes and brows, closed mouth with shaded lower lip, mohair wig, jointed shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent, slight fading to front of boy’s kilt, his felt ears not original. Marks: Lenci (cloth and paper labels on each). Comments: Lenci, circa 1935. Value Points: each doll wears vibrant Scottish felt costume with applique plaid designs, the boy, pencil-marked model 30 of the series, has kilt, accessories, cap, plaid wrap, and the girl, pencil-marked model 29 of the series has fitted jacket, and feathered tam, each with wonderful applique leggings. $1200/1600
175. Italian Felt Character Boy, Series 360 (70), by Lenci in School Uniform 10� (25 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, brown side-glancing eyes, painted curly upper and side lashes, blue eyeshadow, feathered
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umberbrown felt jacket, brown cap, shirt, brown tie, knit woolen stockings, leather shoes. $700/900
176. Italian Felt GlassEyed Googly as Scottish Girl by Lenci 19” (48 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed facial features, blue glass “flirty” eyes, dark eyeshadow, painted curly upper lashes, high 177. arched brows, rounded nose, “O” shaped mouth, blonde mohair wig in elaboratelybraided chignon, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Lenci (cloth and paper labels). Comments: Lenci, circa 1938. Value Points: the flirty eyed doll wears wonderful original Scottish costume of vibrant felts with applique design, matching reticule, longwaisted brown jacket with soutache trim, green felt cap, black felt boots, undergarments. $1000/1200
177. Italian Felt Pouty-Faced Doll by Lenci, Model 110, with Original Costume 19” (48 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, brown side-glancing eyes, pronounced grey eyeshadow, painted curly upper lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accent dots on lower lips, brunette mohair curly wig, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Lenci Made in Italy (cloth tag inside coat). Comments: Lenci, the model 110, circa 1927. Value Points: charming poutyfaced girl is wearing original cream felt dress, red felt coat with applique plaid borders, red felt tam and shoes, socks, undergarments. $700/900
178. Rare Italian Felt Character “Tom” from 500 Series by Lenci 21” (53 cm.) Felt swivel head with plump cheeks, pressed and painted facial features, brown-side glancing eyes, grey lower eye shadow, painted lashes, fringed brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accent dots on bottom lip, blonde frizzy-curled mohair wig, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: very good, some fading. Comments: Italian, Lenci, model 500, circa 1930. Value Points: rare early model with wonderful expression, original body including smock with embroidered name “Tom”. $700/900
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179. Very Rare Italian Felt Salon Lady by Lenci in Elaborate Original Costume 25” (64 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, brown sideglancing eyes with shaded highlights, brown upper eyeliner and side lashes, grey lower eyeshadow, one-stroke brows, accented nostrils, beauty spot, closed mouth with accent dots on bottom lip, blonde mohair wig in frizzed and ringlet curls, slender elongated torso and limbs with jointing at shoulders and hips, high-heel posed feet. Condition: generally excellent, few tiny moth holes in felt. Comments: Lenci, the doll appeared on the cover on the 1925 catalog. Value Points: rare model in superb original condition (except as noted), wearing fresh and vibrant original felt turquoise gown and yellow felt wide-brimmed bonnet; with unusual rolled stiffened organdy collar and cuffs, ruffled organdy apron and Charlotte cap, multi-layered organdy petticoat and pantalets, stockings and black very high heeled shoes. The bonnet, apron and pantalets are trimmed with colorful felt flowers and she holds a matching bouquet in her hand. $1800/2300
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9” (23 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, brown side-glancing “O” shaped eyes, curly brown upper lashes, singlestroke brows, “O” shaped closed mouth, long brunette mohair wig in soft curls, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Lenci (original cloth and paper labels). Comments: Lenci, early 1930s. Value Points: the little girl wears original cream felt shirt, green felt overalls with pearl buttons, wooden shoes, and wide brimmed yellow sun bonnet with applique felt flowers. $300/500
181. Italian Cloth “Lucia” Doll in Green Trousers by Lenci 14” (36 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, brown side-glancing eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth, rosy cheeks, brunette mohair braids, felt body with shoulder and hip jointing. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: made in Italy Lenci (cloth and paper labels, Lucia penciled on paper label). Comments: Lenci, circa 1935. Value Points: original
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costume is preserved in vibrant original orange and green colors with applique flowers on hat, two original paper labels. Provenance: the childhood collection of Jane Withers. $700/900
182. Italian Felt Doll, 400 Series, by Lenci in Original Stylish Costume 16� (41 cm.) Felt swivel head of slender-faced girl, painted facial features, brown side-glancing eyes, grey eyeshadow, painted curly upper lashes, fringed brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with two bottom lip accent dots, brunette mohair wig in long ringlet curls, slender body of older child with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. 182. Comments: Italian, Lenci, their model 400, circa 1927, the model was made for a very short time and is quite rare to find. Value Points: wonderful expression, wearing original fuchsia felt stylish dress of the era with double-tiered skirt, large waist sash, undergarment, socks and black shoes with ankle straps. $800/1100 184.
183. Two Decorative Novelties by Lenci 4� (10 cm.) Including pressed felt swivel head on felt shoulderplate with finished bottom, blue side-glancing provocative eyes with heavy eyelids, brown eyeliner and painted upper lashes, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, blonde mohair wig with long ringlet curls, rose and yellow felt bonnet with garland of felt roses, ruffled collar, with cloth and paper labels, pencil marked 606; and woven basket with felt flower corsage on lid. Excellent condition. Lenci, circa 1930s. $400/600
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184. Italian Felt Boudoir Doll in Pink Organdy Gown, Rare Petite Size 19� (48 cm.) Felt swivel head with angular heartshaped face, blue side-glancing narrowed eyes, rose eyeshadow, closed mouth, blonde side-parted mohair wig with soft curls, muslin slender and elongated torso and legs which are fabric jointed at hips, felt arms jointed at shoulders. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Lenci, model R.M., the petite version of earlier salon dolls was introduced in 1931 and made for a short time only. Value Points: wearing original pink organdy dress with felt floral appliques, organdy petticoat and pantalets, matching felt bonnet, and lilac felt gloves, pink felt slippers. $700/900
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185. German Bisque Character “Hilda” by Kestner 12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, small blue glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, outlined lips, two porcelain upper teeth, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition bent limb baby body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F made in Germany 10 245 JDK Jr. 1914 c. Hilda Ges Gesch. Comments: Kestner, circa 1914. Value Points: wonderful original condition, finest bisque, original wig, pate, body and body finish. $900/1200
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186. German BrownComplexioned Bisque Character “Hilda” by Kestner 11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head with brown complexion, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, short black feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, two upper teeth, tongue, black human hair wig, brown complexion baby body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: A made in Germany 5 245 JDK Jr 1914 c. Hilda Ges Gesch. Comments: Kestner, circa 1914. Value Points: flawless brown complexion with fine matte bisque, original body and body finish. $1200/1500
187. German Bisque Chinese Baby, Model 243, by Kestner
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13” (33 cm.) Bisque socket head with ambertinted complexion, small brown glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, two porcelain upper teeth, shaded lips, black mohair bobbed wig over plaster pate, amber-tinted baby body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F made in Germany 10 JDK
243. Comments: Kestner, circa 1914. Value Points: unique model of Chinese baby, the model was used for this doll only, has finest bisque, complexion, original body and body finish. $1200/1500
188. German Bisque Character, 241, by Kestner with Wonderful Expression 23” (58 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, short brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, brunette human hair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: H made in Germany 12 JDK 241. Comments: Kestner, the model is known as “Hilda’s older sister” in reference to her resemblance to the Hilda model, circa 1915. Value Points: hard-to-find model with beautiful matte bisque, original body and body finish. $1100/1500
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189. Rare German Bisque Toddler, Model 220, by Kestner with Very Fine Modeling and Bisque 16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head with plump double chin, small blue glass eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth with very slightly-parted outlined lips, two upper teeth, tongue, blonde mohair bobbed wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: H made in Germany 12 JDK 220. Comments: Kestner, circa 1910. Value Points: rarely found model with especially fine detail of laughter dimples and eye crinkles, double chin, original wig, toddler body, and body finish, nicely costumed. $1100/1500
190. German Bisque Toddler, Model 220, by Kestner with Original Toddler Body 18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head with plump double chin, small blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth with very slightlyparted outlined lips, two upper teeth, tongue, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K made in Germany 14 JDK 220. Comments: Kestner, circa 1910. Value Points: rare model with finest bisque, outstanding detail of facial modeling including laughter crinkles at eye and lip corners, deeply-impressed cheek dimples, and pronounced double chin, wonderful toddler body. $1200/1600
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193. German Bisque Closed Mouth Doll with Rare Painted Teeth
24” (61 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, defined space between the outlined lips, brunette human hair wig, composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed plump body with straight wrists, beautifully-costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 192 14. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, the model was registered by that firm in 1892 and has a distinctive facial expression. Value Points: beautiful closed mouth child doll with original early body. $500/700
16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head with delicate pale bisque, blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve-blushed eyeshadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with row of painted teeth, outlined lips, blonde mohair fleeced hair, composition and wooden ball-jointed body with straight wrists, rare jointed ankles. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Kestner, circa 1880. Value Points: rare plump-faced model with painted teeth, distinctive body for this model with jointed ankles. $1200/1600
192. Pair, German Bisque Figures “Boy and Girl Picking Berries” by Gebruder Heubach 12” (30 cm.) Each is one-piece bisque figure of boy or girl, with sculpted blonde curly hair and modeled costume trimmed with gilt edging, the boy posed with hat in his left arm, and his right arm dangling a berry to his mouth; and the girl holding a cornucopia of berries which she is reaching into. Excellent condition. Germany, Gebruder Heubach, circa 1910. $400/600
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194. German Bisque Closed Mouth Child by Kestner 24” (61 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden eight-looseball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 15. Comments: Kestner, circa 1885. Value Points: very beautiful stronglydefined painting of features on the early closed mouth doll with original early body and body finish, fine antique costume. $1100/1700
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195. Pair, German All-Bisque Figures “Boy Tossing Snowballs at Girl” by Gebruder Heubach 13” (33 cm.) Each is one-piece bisque figure of boy or girl with sculpted blonde curly hair and winter costume trimmed with gilt edging, the boy
with right arm uplifted as though about to throw the snowball he holds, and with three more snowballs held in his left arm; the girl in lavender coat and shoes, holding a muff to her face as though to protect against the snowballs. Excellent condition. Germany, Gebruder Heubach, circa 1910. $400/600
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196.1. Rare Set of Doll-Sized French Garden Furnishings with Original Bicycle Theme 10” (25 cm.) The twig-framed garden furnishings are wonderfullydesigned, and are upholstered in muslin furnishings with printed designs of people riding bicycles. Condition: very good/excellent, some age wear. Comments: French, circa 1900. Value Points: wonderful rare design of both furniture and upholstery, perfectly sized for display with bébés about 14”-16”. $700/900 196.
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196. Very Dear French Bisque Bébé by Leon Casimir Bru with Beautiful Bisque Hands 16” (41 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate with modeled bosom and shoulderblades, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark painted eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded outlined lips, pierced ears, auburn mohair wig over cork pate, slender kid bébé body with scallop-edged collarette, kid over wooden upper arms, Chevrot hinged hips, wooden lower legs, bisque forearms and hands, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bru Jne 4 (head and shoulderplate) Bébé Bru...(original paper label on body). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, Chevrot epoch, circa 1885. Value Points: pretty bébé with beautiful painting, original signed body, beautiful bisque hands. $8000/10,000
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197. French Bisque BrownEyed Bébé, Earliest Period EJ, by Jumeau 20” (51 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose-blushed eyeshadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with daintily-shaded lips, separatelymodeled pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 8/EJ (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1882. Value Points: earlier version of Jumeau’s first signature bébé with finest most delicate bisque, dainty decoration, original body and body finish. $5500/7500
198. All-Original French Amber-Complexioned Bisque Poupée with Elaborate Costume and Bisque Arms 13” (33 cm.) Amber-tinted bisque swivel head
on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, brown glass inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, black painted lashes, curved one-stroke brows, two painted beauty marks, closed mouth with center accent line, very firm poupée body with gusset jointing at hips and knees, kid upper arms, and amber-tinted bisque arms to above the elbows. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1. Comments: French, circa 1867, the doll was likely created to appeal to foreign visitors at the 1867 Paris International Exposition. Value Points: an outstanding doll, rare at its time, and virtually unfindable today in this perfectly preserved original costume of elaborately draped and ornamented silks and brocade including wrapped turban, bracelet, ankle bracelets, pearls, and having two beauty marks on exquisite complexion. $2800/3700
199. Rare French Bisque “Bébé Français” by Emile Jumeau 27” (69 cm.) Bisque socket head, very deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, shaded lips with decorative glaze, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, lovely antique costume and shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: B. 12 F. (and artist checkmarks). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1892, the Bébé Français model was introduced by Jumeau after he won the trademark rights to the name from Danel & Cie; the facial model closely resembles his art character bébé model 225 which was likely derived from the Bébé Français. Value Points: rarity of the bébé is rivaled by her lovely expression, bisque and painting. $4500/6500
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201. French Bisque Premiere Brown-Eyed Bébé by Emile Jumeau 13” (33 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, delicatelypainted lashes, feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with beautifully-shaded lips, pierced ears, mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, left pierced ear hole pulled through. Marks: 3 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878. Value Points: rare early period Jumeau bébé with most delicate complexion on flawless bisque, original body and body finish. $4500/6500
200. Early Period French Brown-Eyed Bisque Bébé EJ by Emile Jumeau 20” (51 cm.) Bisque socket head with very delicate complexion, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, separately-modeled pierced ears, dimpled chin, auburn mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, lovely lace dress, undergarments, leather shoes, woven bonnet. Condition: generally excellent, some light body retouch. Marks: 8 EJ (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1882, earliest presentation of the EJ signature model. Value Points: very beautiful delicate complexion contrasts the rich brown eyes. $4000/5500
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202. Gorgeous French Bisque Portrait Bébé by Emile Jumeau 16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, large brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, delicately painted lashes and brows, mauveblushed eyeshadow, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-looseball-jointed body with straight wrists, wearing beautiful early pique dress, undergarments, silk frou-frou bonnet, French leather shoes with silk rosettes, original jewelry. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 5 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878. Value Points: gorgeous early period bébé by Jumeau with transfixing expression, finest bisque and painting, original body and body finish. $4500/6500
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203. German Bisque Lady Doll with RibbonWrapped Blonde Chignon 20” (51 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead, angular slender face and elongated throat, blonde sculpted hair loosely waved from face with looped curls at the center crown and a large chignon 203. Back at her crown wrapped with black hair band, sculpted ears, blue painted eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, closed mouth, muslin stitch-jointed body, kid arms, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: rare coiffure with fine rich sculpting, well-detailed curls. $500/800
204. German Bisque Lady with Sculpted Coiffure in Rare Brown Hair Color
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20” (51 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead, light brown sculpted hair with cluster of ringlet curls at her forehead, curls drawn back from face and forming a chignon the 204. Back back under a wide barrette, sculpted pierced ears, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, muslin stitchjointed body, kid arms, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1890. Value Points: rare coiffure and rare brown hair. $500/800
205. German Bisque Lady Doll with Sculpted Blonde Hair and Ruffled Collar Bodice 25” (64 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead, blonde sculpted hair with overall curls waved behind her pierced ears, blue painted eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, brown single-stroke brows, closed mouth with center accent line, modeled bodice with modeled ruffles at throat and pink throat ribbon and bow, muslin stitch-jointed body, leather arms, stitched-on stockings and red leather boots, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, body a bit worn. Comments: Germany, circa 1880. Value Points: fine details of sculpted bodice. $500/700
206. German Bisque Sculpted Hair Lady with Halo-Like Coiffure
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20” (51 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead with blonde sculpted hair arranged in soft waves above her forehead, pulled back into large loosely braided curls at the back, and framed by a looped halo of curls that frame her head, centered by a tiny sculpted bow at her crown, painted blue
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eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, closed mouth with center accent line, sculpted pierced ears, muslin stitch-jointed body, leather arms, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: very rare coiffure with wonderful details. $700/900
23� (58 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead, blonde sculpted hair waved from her face and forming into two thick loops at the back with blue barrette, loosely-braided coronet at the crown, fully-sculpted pierced ears, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, muslin stitch-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1880. Value Points: rare coiffure with looped curls and blue barrette. $500/700
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208. German Bisque Lady with Sculpted Hair Beads and Bodice Jewelry 27” (69 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead, blonde sculpted hair drawn away from her face into an elaborate arrangement of curls decorated with a band of black beads, sculpted bangs, pierced ears, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brown brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, sculpted bodice with ruffled neckline and Black Cross necklace, muslin body, (newer) bisque lower arms and legs, beautiful costume. Condition: generally excellent, one baby finger broken. Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: rarity factors include beaded coiffure, and sculpted bodice with Black Cross necklace. $700/900
209. German Bisque Lady with Very Fancily Sculpted Bodice 15” (38 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead, blonde sculpted hair with elaboratelylooped curls at her brow with black hair band, and braided garland at the back of head with pageboy curls trimmed with black ribbons, pierced ears, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, closed mouth, sculpted bodice with blue bow and black throat ribbon with gilt accent, muslin body, with porcelain lower limbs, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: rare coiffure, fancily sculpted bodice and jewelry. $600/800
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210. German Bisque Doll with Sculpted Brown Hair by Simon and Halbig 20” (51 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead, sculpted brown hair drawn behind ears and captured in pageboy at the back of head, black hair band, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, white eyedots, singlestroke brown brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, muslin stitch-jointed body, kid arms, antique nursing costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S 7 H. Comments: Simon and Halbig , circa 1880. Value Points: rare model with rare brown hair, exquisite painting of features. $1100/1400
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211. German Bisque Figurine “Young America” 11” (28 cm.) One-piece bisque figure of two children, standing side by side, she clasping his arm and he standing protectively in front of her, including blackcomplexioned girl with blue dress, pinafore, bonnet, holding a bisque doll, and a brown-haired white-complexioned boy in lavender suit. The figurine is labeled at the base “Young America”. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1890. $300/400
212. Pair, German All-Bisque Seated Boy and Girl with Their Books 14” (36 cm.) Each is one-piece bisque figure of boy or girl seated on tufted bisque cushion, with sculpted blonde hair under hat, sculpted smock with ruffled collar, socks, arms in forward pose holding book or notebook, and leaning forward as though reading. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1910. $400/600
213. German All-Bisque Figure and Little Girl with Carriage 10” (25 cm.) Bisque figure of little brown-haired girl with floral-decorated coat, blue cap and bow, along with figure of a little girl pushing a bisque carriage with woven wicker pattern. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1900. $200/300
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excellent. Comments: the wax model of the infant doll head created by Grace Storey Putnam, designed to present to manufacturers in an effort to promote its production. She wrote of this in The Fascinating Story of Dolls by Janet Johl (1941), “In the summer of 1920 I landed in New York City...I gave myself six months time to put over my idea. I carried my big thick plaster mould with me and the wax-head model of the “Bye-Lo” doll, only it was not named as yet. I began to take the doll about to the manufacturers. They shook their heads over it - it was too realistic...It was all taking so long and was so hard on me and the children”. She went on, relating that after some time she finally contracted with the Borgfeldt firm, but “It was two years after I signed the contract before the dolls made their entrance into the world. I thought I would actually starve before.” Value Points: very rare and important historic model of the iconic American doll and doll artist of which she finally wrote “it was so much a part of me, a woman who wanted motherhood and art, too”. $1100/1600
215. German All-Bisque Wigged Bye-Lo Baby in Cradle with Accessories
214. Very Rare American Wax Bye-lo Baby by Grace S. Putnam 18” (46 cm.) h. 14” head circumference. Honey-toned poured wax socket head of infant baby, eyes modeled nearly closed with painted outlined pupils, closed mouth, softly-stuffed muslin body, sateen mitten hands, antique costume. Condition: generally
6” (15 cm.) All-bisque baby with one-piece head and torso, blue glass sleep eyes, brunette mohair wig, tinted brows, closed mouth, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs, bare feet, wearing antique costume. Condition: old hairline on the back torso. Marks: copr. by Grace S. Putnam made in Germany. Comments: Bye-Lo, circa 1925. Value Points: the rare wigged variation is resting in her wicker cradle along with various accessories including tiny tin talcum powder tin, baby bottle and combs and brushes. $200/300
216. German All-Bisque “Bye-Lo” with Swivel Head 6 ½” (17 cm.) Solid-domed bisque swivel head with painted brown baby hair, tiny blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, tinted brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs in bent baby pose, bare feet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 4-16 Copr. by Grace S. Putnam. Comments: Bye-Lo, designed by Grace S. Putnam, circa 1925. Value Points: rarer model with swivel head and sleep eyes. $400/500
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219. Very Fine American Cloth Brown-Eyed “Philadelphia Baby” for J.B. Sheppard Store
5 ½” (14 cm.) l. Mounted on original wooden bases with tin spoked wheels are double-sided embossed and lithographed die-cuts of bunnies in various Easter egg scenes, each different. Excellent condition. Circa 1900. $400/500
21” (53 cm.) All-cloth doll with firmly-shaped and oil-painted facial features, brown painted hair with feathered details, deeply-sculpted eye sockets with large brown painted eyes, feathered brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with very full lips, blushed cheeks, stitch-jointing at shoulders, hips and knees, oil-painted lower arms and legs with painted rosy finger and toe nails (antique costume included). Condition: generally excellent. Comments: the doll was commissioned by the J.B. Sheppard department store of Philadelphia in 1892; its designer and maker remain a mystery although some studies have suggested that the design was the winning creation of an art school competition. Value Points: wonderfullypreserved state of the rare American doll, with superb painting, a veritable work of art comparable to wall portraits of the era. $2200/2700
218. American Cloth “Cut and Sew” Doll 12” (30 cm.) All-cloth one-piece doll that is cut from bolt, stuffed and stitched, features brown curly hair, brown eyes with well-detailed lashes, shading and brows, outlined nose, smiling closed mouth, red dress with yellow collar and cuffs, boots. Excellent condition. American, circa 1890, possibly Art Fabric. $200/400
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background scene of elegant salon which is fronted by two die-cut dancing women which are dimensionally attached. A paper label at the back instructs the user how to make the dolls dance, and warns “if all else fails, tap the top of the box with palm of the hand, and it will suffice to put the mechanism in motion”. Condition: very good, mechanism functions well, some retouch to decorative framing papers. Marks: Robert Link (paper label). Comments: American, circa 1880, a series of mechanical sand toys were offered by his firm. Value Points: well-preserved toy, with label “Mechanical Box with Automaton” and instructions, functioning well. $500/700
222. Pair, German Celluloid Characters in Original Factory Traditional Costumes 13” (33 cm.) Each has celluloid socket head, painted brown boyish hair swirled across the forehead, painted blue eyes, brown eyeshadow, closed mouth, firmlystuffed cloth
220. French Mechanical Music Vignette “The Busy Seaside Village” 20” (51 cm.) h. 17”w. Presented under a glass dome on ebony base is a paper mache structured village with waterwheel, windmill, village buildings and more; the dome is painted on the inside to represent a background to the scene. When string at the side is pulled, the waterwheel turns, the windmill turns, and the ship in the harbor tips side to side as though buffeting in the wind, while two tunes play. Excellent condition, music is strong and pleasing. French, circa 1875. $2500/3500
221. American 19th-Century Mechanical Sand Toy by Robert Link 9” (23 cm.) x 7”. The wooden-framed box has paper cover and glass front which covers a
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225. American Cast Iron Mechanical Bank “The Stump Speaker” by Shepard Hardware
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body with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Germany (helmet symbol) Dar Kennzeichen fur Gediegenheitu. Guten Geschmack/Nurnberger Kunstlerpuppe (paper label on one with stamped word Berner indicating the costume design). Comments: Germany, circa 1920. Value Points: fabulous original costumes with wonderful detail. $400/600
223. Collection, German Miniature Trunks and Valises as Candy Containers 4” (10 cm.) l. Largest. Ten various heavy cardboard travel ware originally presented as candy containers, including four various trunks (three with original travel labels), three hat boxes with travel stickers, and three additional pieces. Very good/excellent. Germany, circa 1900. $300/400
10” (25 cm.) Standing upon the cast iron base labeled “the Stump Speaker”, is a black man with over-sized head to small body and even smaller feet, a valise at his side, painted costume of green suit, bow tie, and small tilted top hat. When the lever is released, his mouth opens and closes, the valise opens and closes, and his right hand releases the coin which falls into the valise. Designed by Charles Shepard and Peter Adams, Jr for Shepard Hardware, patented June 8, 1886 (incised on base). Structurally excellent, mechanism functions, original finish with very faded paint. $600/800
226. American Cast Iron Mechanical Bank “Speaking Dog” by Shepard Hardware 7 ½” (19 cm.) l. 7 1.2”h. Arranged upon a maroon base with gilt edging and raised lettering “Speaking Dog” is a bench upon which is seated a bonneted girl who is about to pet the large seated dog at her side. When lever is released, her right arm tips the coin onto the bench seat for access to the interior bank, the dog’s mouth opens and closes, and his tail wags. Structurally excellent, original finish albeit paint faded, coin door missing at base. American, early Shepard Hardware presentation of the popular bank with incised Jul 1 and Oct 20, 1885 markings on underside. Shepard Hardware, c.1885. $500/700
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227. German Bisque Jubilee Googly, Model 173, by Hertel and Schwab in Rare Size 9” (23 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass flirty googly eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with wide shy smile, blonde mohair wig, composition toddler body with jointing at shoulders and hips, great antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 173 2/0. Comments: Hertel and Schwab, circa 1915. Value Points: rare size of the beloved model with original body. $900/1200
228. German Bisque Character “Our Pet” by Marseille in Candy Box Presentation 8” (20 cm.) Bisque socket head, tiny blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and lightly-tinted brows, open mouth, two porcelain upper teeth, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition toddler body with jointing at shoulders and
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hips, painted white socks and brown one-strap shoes, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Trademark Our Pet Registered Germany 10/0. Comments: Marseille, circa 1925. Value Points: the rare little doll with great expression is in original presentation on lid of candy box. $600/800
229. German Bisque Googly Imp, Model 253, by Marseille 11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head with dimpled round face, blue glass sleep and side-glancing googly eyes, short painted lashes and dash brows, button-shaped nose, closed mouth with impish smile, brunette mohair wig, composition five-piece toddler body with side-hip jointing, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 253 G.B. Germany A 0 M. DRMR. Comments: Marseille for Borgfeldt, circa 1918. Value Points: very dear sweet-faced scamp with wonderfully-modeled dimples enhanced by choicest bisque. $600/900
230. German All-Bisque Googly, Model 189 6 ½” (17 cm.) Bisque swivel head on bisque torso, blue glass side-glancing googly eyes, painted lashes, short feathered brows, button-shaped nose, closed mouth with watermelon-slice smile, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted blue socks and black one-strap shoes. Condition: generally excellent, tiny flake at back left leg joint. Marks: 189 0 (head). 0 (under limbs). Comments: Germany, circa 1915. Value Points: impish googly with wonderful expression. $300/500
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231. Smaller Companion German Bisque Googly, Model 189 5 ½” (14 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, blue glass sleep and side-glancing googly eyes, painted long lashes, single-stroke brows, closed mouth with impish smile, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white socks and black one-strap shoes, brunette mohair wig, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 189 3/0 (head) 3/0 (under limbs). Comments: Germany, circa 1915. Value Points: charming impish little googly. $300/500
232. German Bisque Helmet Googly by Max Handwerck 11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head with sculpted green finial helmet over brown painted hair, blue glass side-glancing googly eyes, painted short lashes, dark eyeliner, short
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feathered brows, accented nostrils, slightly-parted lips in wide smile, dimpled chin, composition and wooden fully-jointed body, nicely costumed in grey uniform. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Dep Elite D 1. Comments: Max Handwerck, circa 1918, from their series of helmet googlies. Value Points: rare googly model with choice bisque and painting. $900/1200
233. German Bisque Googly, 323, by Marseille in Jester Costume
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10” (25 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep and side-glancing googly eyes, painted lashes, short-stroke brows, closed mouth with center accent line, impressed dimples, brunette mohair wig, composition toddler body, wearing silk jester costume with embroidered bird. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Germany 323 A 4/0 M. Comments: Marseille, circa 1920. Value Points: delightful scamp with choice bisque and painting. $400/500
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234. Wonderful German Bisque Toddler, Model 10557, by Gebruder Heubach
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27” (69 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth in smiling expression, two porcelain teeth, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing, wonderful antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 10557 12 Heubach (in square) Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1918. Value Points: rare model with wonderful bisque with deeply-sculpted cheek dimples. $900/1200
235. German Bisque “Just Me” in Original Woven Egg-Shaped Basket with Trousseau 9” (23 cm.) doll. 16” l. basket. Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep and side-glancing eyes, painted long
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curly lashes, dash-painted brows, little pug nose, very chubby cheeks, closed mouth with rosebudshaped lips, blonde mohair bobbed wig, fivepiece composition body with distinctive modeled bent right elbow. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Just Me Registered Germany A 310 7/0 M. Comments: Marseille, circa 1928. Value Points: the delightful and rare little imp has wonderful expression and bisque, original body and body finish, wearing original costume, and is presented in her original fancily woven egg-shaped basket with tufted silk lining, and with additional costumes and accessories. $1100/1500
236. Charming German Bisque Googly, 253, by Marseille in Petite Size 10� (25 cm.) Bisque socket head with rounded plump face, brown glass googly side-glancing sleep eyes, short painted lashes, one-stroke short dash brows, button-shaped nose, closed mouth with thin line smile, brunette mohair wig, composition short toddler body jointed at shoulders and sidehips, nicely costumed. Marks: 253 G.B. Germany A 0 M. DRMR, Comments: Marseille, circa 1920. Value Points: captivating little imp with wonderful bisque and expression. $700/900
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237. German Bisque Blue-Eyed Googly, 131, by Kammer and Reinhardt 16� (41 cm.) Bisque socket head with rounded facial shape and chubby cheeks, very large round blue glass sleep and side-glancing googly eyes, thick dark eyeliner, short feathered brows, tiny pug nose with accented nostrils, closed mouth with little watermelon-slice-shaped smile, impressed dimples at lip corners, rosy cheeks, double chin, brunette curly mohair 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: wonderful impish, yet shy, expression on the wide-eyed googly with choice bisque and painting, original toddler body and body finish. $4000/5500
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238. French Felt Doll in Original Knit Ski Costume with Skis by Reynal
239. French Felt Character Doll by Reynal in Wonderful Original Costume
16� (41 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, brown painted side-glancing eyes with grey inside edging, black upper eyeliner, painted lashes, single-stroke brows, closed mouth, shaded lower lip with two accent dots, blushed cheeks, brunette curly hair, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, Reynal, circa 1935. Value Points: pristine rosycheeked girl with beautifully-painted eyes, original brown knit ski costume with matching cap and mittens, with wooden skis and poles. $500/800
19� (48 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and oil-painted facial features, painted blue side-glancing eyes with white shading and eye dots, grey lower eyeshadow, black upper eyeliner, painted lashes, red eyeshadow, single-stroke brows, closed mouth, brunette bobbed wig, firmly-stuffed twill body with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent, possible touch-up on nose. Comments: Reynal, French, 1930s. Value Points: the doll wears original organdy dress, with colorful felt scalloped trim, undergarments, socks and shoes. $600/900
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240. American Artist Portrait Doll “Peter Ponsett” as Young Boy by Dewees Cochran 12” (30 cm.) Latex composition with socket head, painted facial features, small hazel eyes with fringed upper lashes, closed mouth with shy smile, light brown mohair wig, five-piece body posed slightly bow-legged, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: D.C. PP ‘54 #16. Comments: by the American studio artist Dewees Cochran, the boy is a “GrowUp” portrait of Peter Ponsett, 1954. Value Points: rare and wellpreserved American art doll by the illustrious artist, in original artist-made costume. $500/800
241. American Artist Studio Doll “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. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Dewees Cochran AA 52 #19. 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 artist-made costumes and shoes. $600/900
242. Belgian Bisque Glass-Eyed Character Boy by DeFuisseaux 18” (46 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with pursed lips, blonde fleeced wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, nicely costumed.
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Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F (script) 1. Comments: DeFuisseaux, circa 1915. Value Points: very expressive features on the glass-eyed model from the art character movement. $600/800
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244. Two Rare Belgian Bisque Art Character Dolls by DeFuisseaux 8” (20 cm.) and 12”. Each has bisque socket head with shaded brown complexion, painted brown eyes with rich outlining, accented costume, closed mouth, including adult man with darkened unshaven complexion, grim expression, grey mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume, marked D.F./B B3; and girl with brunette mohair wig, composition flapper body with painted shoes and socks, marked DFB (in script) E 4. Excellent condition. Comments: DeFuisseaux, circa 1910, the firm’s dolls were heavily influenced by the German art character dolls of the era. Value Points: rare models with exceptional quality of artistic and highly characterized painting. $800/1200
245. Margaret Simon’s French Bisque Character, 251, by SFBJ, in Original Trunk with Trousseau 13” (33 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, two upper teeth, tongue, brunette mohair bobbed wig, French composition and wooden fully jointed toddler body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 251 Paris 4 (head) Fabrication SFBJ Paris (body). Comments: SFBJ,
243. French Presentation Card of the Gardener with Original Accessories 21” (53 cm.) x 12”, 13” doll. Mounted upon a heavy paper stock card is a bisque head doll with painted blue eyes and closed mouth, brunette mohair wig, paper mache body, wearing farmer costume and cap, surrounded by a generous assortment of baskets, garden tools, tinware, and wooden wheelbarrow filled with fruits. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: H Masson JC Lorraine No A. L & C Limoges (doll). Comments: the presentation card was offered in Paris Etrennes catalogs, circa 1910. Value Points: fabulous presentation of doll and accessories portraying an important French past time. $1800/2500
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circa 1917. Value Points: fine original state of the doll which is presented in her original layered French multi-layered trunk containing three dresses, night shirt, cape, bibs, undergarments, original shoes, and, notably, a sampler with the child owner’s name “Marguerite Simon” embroidered in red, alphabet, numbers, and the date 1916-1917. $2000/2500
246. French Bisque Bleuette with Unis France Mark for GautierLangereau 11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lower lashes, four porcelain teeth, brunette mohair wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Unis France 71 149 301 1 ½. Comments: Bleuette, circa 1915, presented by Gautier-Langereau. Value Points: sweet face with
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well-preserved original lashes, original wig, original body and body finish, original Bleuette costume. $500/700
247. French Bisque Bleuette by SFBJ for Gaultier-Langereau 11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass eyes, painted lashes and brows, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, brunette mohair wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, nicely costumed in the Bleuette manner. Condition: bisque excellent, body original with scuffing and wear. Marks: SFBJ 60 Paris 8/0. Comments: SFBJ, GautierLangereau, circa 1920. Value Points: sought-after bright-eyed example. $500/700
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248. German Bisque Child, 719, by Simon and Halbig in Antique Mariner Costume
249. French Bisque Character, Model 237, with Sculpted Hair by SFBJ
22� (56 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, some wig pulls around the crown rim, some body retouch. Marks: S 12 H 719 Dep. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: rare model, the pretty child is wearing antique serge mariner costume. $700/900
19� (48 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, sculpted boyish hair in side-parted fashion, blue spiral-threaded eyes, painted brown curly lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, slightly-parted lips, row of porcelain teeth, French composition full-jointed body, antique sailor costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 237 Paris 6. Comments: SFBJ,
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circa 1912. Value Points: handsome young man with very fine bisque, brilliant eyes. $1200/1500
250. Sonneberg Bisque Closed Mouth Doll with Lovely Brown Eyes 18” (46 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, brown glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with white space between the outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 10. Comments: Sonneberg, circa 1885, maker unknown. Value Points: finest quality of bisque and complexion, original body and body finish. $800/1100
251. Sonneberg Bisque Closed Mouth Doll with Dramatic Blue Eyes 14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, large blue glass spiral-threaded eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, rose- blushed eyeshadow, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig with side braids, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, pretty antique costume and bonnet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 6. Comments: Sonneberg, circa 1885, maker unknown, the doll was designed to compete with the French bébé of the era, which it closely resembles. Value Points: very beautiful doll with fine spiral-threaded eyes, original body and body finish. $900/1200
252. Beautiful German Bisque Child, 1039, by Simon and Halbig with Wonderful Costume 20” (51 cm.) Bisque socket head, full lower cheeks, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose-blushed eyeshadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, outlined lips, two square-cut upper teeth, dimpled chin, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S 12 H 1039. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: rare model with beautiful bisque and splendid eyes, wonderful antique costume. $800/1100
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253. Gorgeous French Bisque Bébé EJ, Early Period, Size 8, by Emile Jumeau with Signed Shoes 19” (48 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head with lovely pale bisque, large brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, mauve-blushed eyeshadow, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, shaded and outlined lips, separately modeled pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 8 EJ (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1882. Value Points: gorgeous bébé with most beautiful delicate bisque, subtle blushing, original body and body finish, wearing fine antique costume, undergarments, ruffled lace bonnet, Jumeau leather shoes marked “Paris Depose 8”. $6000/8000
255. All-Original Petite French Poupée with Factory Original Costume 10” (25 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, pale blue glass eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid poupée body with shapely torso and limbs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 3/0. Comments: French, circa 1875. Value Points: charming petite poupée with very
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sturdy body, original silk costume with lace, embroidery and button trim, necklace, shoes, bonnet. $1100/1500
256. French Bisque Poupée with Dramatic Blue Eyes by Emile Jumeau 20” (51 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, large blue glass spiralthreaded eyes, dark eyeliner, mauve-blushed eyeshadow, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid poupée body with gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees, elegant costume, undergarments, bonnet, shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 5 (head and shoulders) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878. Value Points: beautiful face enhanced with dramatic large eyes, very fine quality of bisque and painting. $1800/2400
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257. German Bisque Character, 114 “Hans” by Kammer and Reinhardt 18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted blue eyes, red upper eyeliner, one-stroke tapered brows, closed mouth with firmly-shaped pouting lips, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden balljointed body, antique costume, shoes and cap. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R 114 46. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1910, the model marketed as “Hans” from the firm’s art character series. Value Points: very choice matte bisque enhances the deeply-sculpted wistful expression, original body and body finish. $1600/2200
258. German Bisque Art Character, Model 101, “Peter”, by Kammer and Reinhardt 18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, deeply-sculpted facial features, shaded blue eyes with heavy
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101 46. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1910, the model marketed as “Peter” from the firm’s art character reform series. Value Points: especially choice sculpting with enhancing touches of decorative glaze, original body and body finish, original factory costume. $1000/1200
259. German Bisque BrownEyed Character, Model 114, “Gretchen”, by Kammer & Reinhardt 12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown painted eyes, black upper eyeliner, one-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with fretful expression, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R 114 30. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1910, “Gretchen” from their art character reform series. Value Points: very dear wistful expression, choice bisque, original body and body finish. $800/1000
260. German Bisque DoubleFaced Character by Gebruder Heubach 11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head with a different face revealed on two sides, one with brown glass sleep eyes and closed mouth with smiling expression, the other face with painted blue eyes and closed mouth with crying expression, brunette mohair wig, composition bent limb baby body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 9371 2. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1915. Value Points: rare model with highly-expressive faces, excellent bisque. $800/1000
261. German Bisque Art Character, Model 109, “Elise”, by Kammer and Reinhardt 15” (39 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted facial features, shaded blue eyes, thick dark eyeliner, one-stroke tapered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, accent line between the very full lips, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R 109 39. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, from their art character series, the model known as “Elise”, circa 1910. Value Points: rare character from that art series has very fine matte bisque, original wig, body, body finish, antique costume. $4500/5500
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262. German Bisque Character, 247, by Kestner, Known as Baby Jean 18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, tongue, two porcelain upper teeth, blonde flocked hair over plaster pate, composition bent limb baby body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Germany 247 JDK 14. Comments: Kestner, circa 1915, the model is known as Baby Jean. Value Points: very fine bisque with deeply sculpted dimples in cheeks and corners of mouth, original body and body finish. $700/900
263. German Bisque Toddler, Model 257, by Kestner with Toy 12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, mohair lashes, brushstroked brows, open mouth, outlined lips, two porcelain upper teeth, tongue, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-jointed hips, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Made in Germany JDK 257 26. Comments: Kestner, circa 1915. Value Points: perfect lashes, toddler body with original finish, bright expression, carrying little jester toy. $300/500
264. German Bisque Character, Model 247, by Kestner with Schoenhut Toy Poodle 263.
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17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes,
feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, outlined lips, tongue, two porcelain upper teeth, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition and wooden balljointed toddler body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: H made in Germany 12 247. Comments: Kestner, circa 1914. Value Points: the hard-to-find toddler has original wig, body, body finish, and is carrying wooden painted eye poodle by Schoenhut. $800/1100
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265. German Bisque Character “Bonnie Babe” Designed by Georgene Averill 22” (56 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, lightly-tinted brown baby hair, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, tinted brows, accented nostrils, open mouth with merry smile, shaded lips, tongue, two porcelain lower teeth, deeply-impressed cheek dimples, double chin, firmly-stuffed cloth torso and upper legs, composition arms and lower legs, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Copr. by Georgene Averill Made in Germany. Comments: Bonnie Babe, commissioned by George Borgfeldt from German porcelain firms, circa 1920. Value Points: rare largest size of the cheerful-faced child. $400/600
266. German All-Bisque “Bonnie Babe” with Wonderfully-Modeled Curls 6” (15 cm.) All-bisque doll has swivel head with sculpted short curly hair including forelock curl, brown glass sleep eyes, lightly-painted lashes and brows, open mouth, two lower teeth, loop-jointed arms and legs of toddler body, painted white socks and pink one-strap shoes. Condition:
generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1920, from the original design by the American doll artist Georgene Averill. Value Points: very fine modeling of hair and impressed cheek dimples. $400/600
267. German Bisque Character “Bonnie Babe” with Rare Composition Body 8” (20 cm.) Bisque socket head of plump-faced character, tiny brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, lightly-feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth with crooked smile, two porcelain lower teeth, blonde mohair wig, composition toddler body, painted white socks and brown one-strap shoes, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1393. Comments: Germany, circa 1920, variation of the classic Bonnie Babe. Value Points: wonderful cherubic little toddler with very choice detail of modeling, original body and body finish. $500/700
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268. Early Miniature Wooden Cabinet with Paneled Windows 12” (30 cm.) h. 8”w. The dark wooden cabinet has unusual flared sides, curved front with graduated size drawers, upper cupboard with paneled glass windows on all three sides, curved shelf interior, carved crest and finials, applied metal ornaments framing the sides of drawers and upper columns. Excellent condition. Mid-1800s. $500/700
striping has a glass door upper cupboard with shelved interior and decorative window panes, silverware drawer with dove-tailing, decorative iron pulls. Excellent condition. English, mid-1800s. $300/500
271. Victorian Silver Metal Doll Bed with Decorative Garland 12” (30 cm.) x 7” x 7”. Polished silver metal spindled bed with decorative silver garland on the footboard, original fitted springs and mattress, bed fittings. Excellent condition. Early 1900s. $300/400
272. Early French Bisque Portrait Bébé by Emile Jumeau with Splendid Eyes
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18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with rich spiral threading, dark eyeliner, delicately-painted lashes, roseblushed eyeshadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth, heart-shaped upper lips, outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, lovely antique shoes. Condition: generally excellent, old body repaint. Marks: 1. Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878. Value Points: gorgeous early bébé with splendid eyes accentuated by finest bisque with most delicate blush on chin cheeks, ear lobs and eye lids. $5500/7500 269.
269. French Wooden Doll Recamier with Chinoiserie Decorations and Canopy Top 16” (41 cm.) The wooden recamier has ebony finish with Chinoiserie decorations 269. Detail in gilt and sienna, with fitted cushion and pillows, and with back wooden canopy (not shown). Excellent condition. French, circa 1890. $400/600
270. English Mahogany Doll’s Cabinet with Lattice Pane Window 17” (43 cm.) The narrow mahogany cabinet with wooden inlays and
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274. French Bisque Mechanical Gliding lady with Original Steiner Paper Label 14” (36 cm.) Bisque shoulder head, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, open mouth with double row of teeth, carton torso and full length carton skirt which encloses early version of the deposed mechanism with some wooden parts, hidden wheeled base. When wound the doll glides forward and in circles, raising arms and crying “mama”. Generally excellent, mechanism functions well. Marks: J. Steiner fabricant, Rue de Saintonge, No. 25, Paris (original paper label on carton skirt, along with the name of the store which ordered the doll). Jules Steiner, circa 1867. $1200/1500
275. French Bisque Bébé with Early Block Letters by Gaultier
273. French Bisque Bébé by Rabery and Delphieu with Delicate Bisque 20” (51 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump cheeks, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, very delicate bisque, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth, shaded and outlined lips, dimpled chin, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, red silk dress. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: R
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19” (48 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump cheeks and chin, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, delicate eyeshadow, brushstroked brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with beautifully-outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, beautiful antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F. 8 G. Comments: Gaultier, circa 1882, early model with block letter markings. Value Points: very beautiful bébé with delicate bisque and complexion, original body and body finish. $4500/6500
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277. Amusing French Handwind Mechanical Toy “Disappearing Pierrot”
9” (23 cm.) Standing upon a tinplate platform with spoked wheels is a bisque head doll with brilliant cobalt eyes, lushly painted lashes, singlestroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blonde mohair flowing wig over cork pate, carton torso and lower legs, bisque hands. When wound, the platform glides forward and in circles. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: attributed to Vichy, circa 1865. Value Points: charming toy in very rare petite size, wears original (frail) silk costume with gilt accents. $2500/3200
13” (33 cm.) Standing upon drum-shaped platform with wooden feet, lithographed image of young lad courting a girl over a garden fence, and lithographed cover overall, is a bisque-headed doll with silk costume, holding wooden rod, and a paper mache box from which is protruding the paper mache head of Pierrot. When hand wound at the side, the drum beats rat-a-tat-tat, while the little boy moves his arm, tapping Pierrot on the head, and Pierrot pops up and down. Condition: very good, split in drum snare paper on opposite side. Comments: French, circa 1890. Value Points: wonderful and amusing toy with bisque doll and beautiful lithography. $450/650
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278. Rare German Bisque Glass-Eyed Variation of K*R’s 100 Model 15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, small brown glass sleep eyes, fringed lashes, side-slant brows, closed mouth modeled as though open, shaded lips, brunette mohair braided wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side hip jointing, antique costume. Marks: 36. Generally excellent. Kammer and Reinhardt, the rare glass-eyed version of the premiere model of the art character series, with especially fine modeling of laughter crinkles around the mouth, eyes and chin. $600/900
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281. Wonderful German Wooden Miniature Room “Day at the Bakery”, Well-Laden Shelves 35” (89 cm.) w. x 13” h. x 15” d. A natural wood-framed room has two framed windows at the back that center a large faux-brick oven. The room is furnished with all-wood furniture with natural finish, comprising a bakery rack with 8 trays, table, dough box, work table with drawer, sifting tray, and two hanging shelves. There is a tin sink with faucet, probably Maerklin. Accessories include 4 tin molds, 4 cookie cutters, 10 other tins including bundt pan and cones, wooden butter molds, sausage tin, 4 earthenware bowls, wooden tools, 2 copper molds, tin clock, and a Vienna bronze of two little mice. The kitchen is well-stocked with cookies and breads, and is overseen by a pair of bisque dolls by Hertwig with
rare bisque modeled shirt fronts, character faces, and sculpted hair (the girl with very appealing side braids). Excellent condition. Germany, early 20th century. $2500/3500
282. 19th Century Doll’s Mahogany Table with Paper Mache Food 12” (30 cm.) l. x 8”h. The mahogany wooden table with spindled legs is laid with an assortment of paper mache food on carton plates, along with a cardboard box with additional foods. Excellent condition. Circa 1900. $300/400
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283. Very Rare German Bisque Character, 1418, by Simon & Halbig 12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump modeling of cheeks and chin, tiny blue glass sleep eyes, fringed upper lashes,one-stroke angled brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accent line between lips, blonde mohair wig with coiled side braids, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, factory costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1418 3. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1912, from their 1400 character series, only one or two other examples of this rare model are known to exist today. Value Points: the rarity of the doll is rivaled by its wonderfully-achieved character expression, finest bisque and painting, original wig, original body finish, early factory costume. $4500/6500
284. German Bisque Character, Model 134, by Hertel and Schwab 12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, small blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, arched feathered brows, sculpted crinkles around the eyes, closed mouth with center accent line, brunette human hair, composition and wooden balljointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, original body and body finish. Marks: 134. Comments: Hertel and Schwab, circa 1910. Value Points: rare petite character with wonderful detail of modeling especially around the eyes, very fine bisque. $1800/2300
285. German AllBisque Character “Didi” Designed by Jeanne Orsini 283.
5” (13 cm.) One-piece bisque head and torso, narrow blue glass eyes, black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, closed mouth with wide smiling grin, hint of teeth, blonde mohair wig, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs, modeled bent elbows, defined pointing finger, painted white stockings to above the knees, flat black one-strap shoes. Condition: generally excellent, imperceptible reglue right upper arm and thumb. Marks: JIO c. 1920 41 (incised). Comments: Germany, circa 1920, from designs by the American artist Jeanne Orsini. Value Points: rare little-bisque with most endearing expression. $300/500
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18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth modeled as though open with suggestion of teeth, deeply impressed cheek dimples, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden balljointed body, well-costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 590 A 5 M Germany DRGM. Comments: Marseille, circa 1912. Value Points: hard-to-find model with especially fine details of impressed cheek, mouth, and chin dimples, fine quality of bisque. $600/800
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287. German Bisque “Gibson Girl”, Model 172, by Kestner 20” (51 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead of adult lady with elongated throat and up-tilted face, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lower lashes, mohair lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, brunette mohair wig over plaster pate, kid body with pin-jointing at hips and knees modeled bosom, bisque lower arms, fashionable black silk and green velvet costume. Condition: generally excellent, tiny flake on one finger tip. Marks: 172 7. Comments: Kestner, circa 1910, the model was based upon the illustrations of Charles Dana Gibson, depicting society ladies known as “Gibson Girls”. Value Points: uniquely modeled fashion lady with choice bisque, original body, original mohair lashes and wig. $1400/1900
288. French Maitrise Model Chest of Drawers in Fine Exotic Wood 12” (30 cm.) The chest of drawers with arched apron base is of fine burled wood with inlay edging, dove-tailed construction, each drawer with brass edged keyhole and carved bone drawer knobs. Excellent condition. French, mid-1800s, the very fine craftsmanship indicates its original creation as a maitrise model. $600/900
289. Pair, German All-Bisque Victorian Boy and Girl Seated on Pull Toys 5” (13 cm.) Each is a one-piece bisque figure depicting a girl or boy with sculpted costumes, seated on a pull-toy animal, the girl with ruffled blue dress seated upon toy elephant, and the boy with yellow ruffled collar and red cap seated upon pull toy camel. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1890. $300/500
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290. French Wooden Church Altar with Liturgical Vessels and Bisque Nun Doll 27” (69 cm.) x 16” altar. 14”. The wooden altar with tiered shelving and fitted niches is laid with various liturgical vessels and symbols used in the celebration of mass. Along with German bisque doll with blue glass eyes, open mouth, teeth, kid body, bisque hands, wearing antique nun’s habit with accessories. Excellent condition. Circa 1900. $1200/1700
291. French Porcelain Toilette Set 5” (13 cm.) h. 7”diam. bowl. Of white porcelain with decorative blue dotted borders edged with pencil-stripe scallops, and gold edging,
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including wash bowl and pitcher, two covered boxes, lidded jar, and little bowl. Excellent condition. French, circa 1880. $300/400
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dear little face wearing vintage ivory satin dress with braid and lace trim, lace frou-frou bonnet with silk ribbons. $800/1100
12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, brown glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde lambswool wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fullyjointed body, straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 121 4. Comments: Sonneberg, mystery maker, circa 1885, the doll was designed to compete with the popular French bébé. Value Points: very
293. Sonneberg Brown-Eyed Bisque Doll, Model 177, by Mystery Maker 14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, brown glass inset eyes, painted curly lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, accent center line on pale lips, pierced ears, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent, light retouch to body. Marks: 177 6. Comments: Sonneberg, circa 1882, mystery maker. Value Points: lovely painting of eye features and lips. $700/900
294. Sonneberg Bisque Closed Mouth Child Doll, Model 136, by Mystery Maker 14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, large dark brown glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, rose-blushed eyeshadow, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with pale outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, light retouch to body finish. Marks: 136. Comments: Sonneberg, maker unknown, circa 1886. Value Points: especially beautiful painting of eyeshadow and complementary cheek blush on the early closed mouth doll. $700/900
295. German All-Bisque “Smiling Girl in Pleated Gown” by Gebruder Heubach 293.
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10” (25 cm.) One-piece bisque figure of young blonde-haired girl with tousled curls, side-glancing painted eyes, smiling expression, her arms
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upheld and holding the edges of her floor-length pleated skirt. Excellent condition. Germany, Gebruder Heubach, circa 1910. $300/500
296. German Bisque Closed Mouth Doll, Model 204, by Bahr and Proschild 15� (38 cm.) Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, brown glass inset eyes with paperweight -like effect, dark eyeliner, painted
lashes, thick brushstroked brows with glazed highlights, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent, light retouch on body. Marks: 204. Comments: Bahr and Proschild, circa 1895. Value Points: very charming expression on the closed mouth doll. $800/1100
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297. Outstanding French Rosewood Canopy Bed attributed to Maison Giroux 21” (53 cm.) h. x 22”l. The rosewood canopy bed of finest rosewood and mahogany has matching foot and headboards and is surmounted by an arched canopy frame above the center bed, accented with rich bronze mounts including beadwork, lady’s head, finials, and filigree crown. The bed is fitted with original rich satin bedding and canopy. Excellent condition. France, circa 1865, the luxe quality, style of wood and mounts indicate original presentation in the prestige shop of Maison Giroux of Paris. $900/1300
298. French Bisque Poupée by Gaultier in Traditional Costume of Arles, France 15” (38 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, large blue glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, auburn mohair wig over cork pate, original muslin poupée body with kid arms, stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 3 (head and shoulders) 297. F.G. (shoulders). Comments: Gaultier, circa 1885. Value Points: superbly-
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preserved, the doll is wearing luxurious traditional costume of Arles, France including garnet silk skirt and matching garnet four-fold fichu over four-fold lace fichu, lace topknot with velvet band cover, and rare double-sided Jeannette cross. The doll was featured in the book, French Dolls in Folklore Costume by Florence Theriault, page 103. $1800/2300
299. French Salon Furnishing for Poupée or Small Bébés 7” (18 cm.) h. chairs. Of wood with ebony spindle-carved legs, and with original (faded) burgundy satin upholstery with rich tufting, the set comprises a settee, two rounded-back chairs, two side chairs and shaped-top parlor table. Excellent condition. French, circa 1875. $800/1200
300. French Mechanical Toy “Little Girl with Toy Ball” by Vichy 10” (25 cm.) Standing upon a three-wheeled tinplate base is a bisquehead girl with brown glass paperweight inset eyes, closed mouth, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, carton torso and
legs, bisque hands, original red silk jacket dress with matching ribboned cap, red silk shoes, holding a tinplate ball at the tip of a metal spiral spring. When wound, she moves forward, circles, and continues, while the spiral handle causes the ball to bounce around. Condition: generally excellent, right forefinger broken at knuckle, tiny flakes on inside of left forefinger (hidden by ribbons). Marks: G.Vichy Paris (base). Comments: Vichy, Paris, circa 1875. Value Points: the early toy with delightful action is enhanced by original silk costume, maker’s signature. $2200/2800
301. Very Rare Carved Bone Mechanical Toy “Lady at the Spinning Wheel” 6” (15 cm.) The intricately carved bone toy features a slender lady with painted costume standing on the upper level of a two-tier construction; she stands behind an elaborate spinning wheel which connects to the double gears at the lower level and which are activated by turning the handle at the front. Excellent condition. Early 1800s. $800/1100
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302. A French Doll’s Schoolroom with Nine Bisque Dolls and Furnishings from Exhibition at the Famed Musée de la Poupée in Paris 14” (36 cm.) An early 1900s French schoolroom with dolls, furnishings and accessories is presented, comprising nine bisque head dolls including the 16” teacher (SFBJ model 25), and eight students. One 14” student is marked “Dep”, one 15” is SFBJ model 233, and six other 14” students represent various other character models from SFBJ art series, including
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models, 233, 238, 247, and 252. The dolls are each costumed in vintage school wear and are presented in a well-fitted school room, including wooden desks with attached benches and hinged lids, extra chairs, blackboard on easel, teacher’s desk, and along with various school room accessories including books, bell, abacus, baskets, coat rack, and such. Condition: Three of the students (models 233, 247, and 252, see separate photos) and the teacher are in excellent condition; the
remaining five dolls have various small condition issues such as chip low on neck, socks or body wear; the ensemble is sold as is. Comments: French, early 1900s. The ensemble was a popular feature in the Musée de la Poupée in Paris for many years and is being sold here intact as it was shown there. Value Points: delightful characterized vignette of early 1900 childhood. $7000/11,000
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20” (51 cm.) Bisque swivel head on bisque shoulderplate with modeled upper arms, large amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted dark curly lashes, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with tiny tongue tip, outlined pale lips, dimpled chin, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate. The body includes bisque shoulderplate with upper arms, bisque lower torso with upper legs, bare feet and lower legs and hands with elbow length arms, with kid midriff, mid-arms and mid-legs, and there is a crier inside torso which works from pull strings at side hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F. 5 G. Comments: bisque head by Gaultier, circa 1880, on rare body by Jules Steiner; an unusual combination which may not be original although the perfectly matched complexion and neck fit suggests originality. Value
306. French Doll’s Parlor Furnishings in Unusual Blue Brocade Upholstery 6 ½” (17 cm.) The three-piece ensemble of woodframed parlor furnishings with carved ebony legs and blue brocade upholstery with fringed edging, comprises a wide settee and matching arm chairs. Excellent condition, original upholstery with some spotting. French, circa 1875. $500/700
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a fishing net. Excellent condition. Germany, Gebruder Heubach, circa 1910. $400/500
304. French Woven Bourrelet Cap with Velvet Ribbons
307. Petite French Bisque Bébé by Schmitt et Fils with Dainty Smile and Original Body
3 ½” (9 cm.) x 4 ½” inside dimensions. The elaborately woven cap is decorated with braided blue and ecru wool yarn, blue velour striping, and thick velour tassels. The very firm skull-shaped cap was designed to protect the head of a young child learning to walk. Excellent condition. French, circa 1865, an especially fine example. $300/500
11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head with plump rounded face, brown glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, delicately-painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with hint of smile, center line between the outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde lambswool wig, French composition and wooden eight-looseball-jointed body with straight wrists and flat-cut derriere, lovely silk costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sch (in shield) 3/0 (head). Comments: Schmitt et Fils, circa 1880. Value Points: rare petite size with beautiful pale complexion, charming little smile, original body. $5000/7500
305. Pair, German All-Bisque Boy and Girl at the Seaside by Gebruder Heubach 14” (36 cm.) Each is a one-piece bisque figure of boy or girl posed seated at the seaside, with sculpted costumes, tousled curly hair and facial features, the girl holding a seashell to her ear and the boy holding
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eyes demurely posed glancing at each other. Excellent condition. Germany, Gebruder Heubach, circa 1910. $300/500
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310. Exceptional American Wooden Cupboard with Birdseye Maple Panels
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22” (56 cm.) The tall cupboard features an upper double door section with shelved interior and having bracket trim at the ogeeshaped roof, above a threedrawer chest with wooden knobs and dove-tailed construction. The cupboard is of fine walnut and the drawer front and cupboard door panels are a beautiful figured Birdseye maple. American, late 1800s. $600/800
311. Rare German Bisque Closed Mouth Character, Model 700, by Marseille
308. German Bisque Child Doll, 34-18, by Gebruder Kunlenz 18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head with rich brown complexion, brown glass sleep eyes, black painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, black mohair wig, brown composition and wooden ball-jointed body, lace dress and bonnet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 34-18. Comments: Gebruder Kuhnlenz, circa 1890. Value Points: rare to find model with luminous flawless complexion. $800/1200
309. Pair, German All-Bisque Boy and Girl Playing Grown-Up by Gebruder Heubach 11” (28 cm.) Each is one piece, depicting young boy or girl seated on chair, in poses that are imitating their mom or dad, the boy with gold rim spectacles, holding a cigar, and the girl with knitting in hands, their painted
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13” (33 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, one-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with downcast pouting lips, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique knit costume. Condition: generally excellent, original body and body finish. Marks: 700 3/0. Comments: Marseille, circa 1912, the model curiously closely resembles the 117 model of K*R. Value Points: rarely-found model with most endearing expression, very fine quality of bisque. $900/1200
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