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Featuring the important 50year collection of Lila Rait of Victoria, Australia, author of the 1989 book Through the Nursery Window (Oxford University Press, 1989). In her foreword to that book, Constance Eileen King notes that Lila writes “of a country and pattern of childhood that was completely divorced from that of Europe, a pattern that forced the Australian child into a greater perception of the wonder of a single toy…[yet] Lila Rait tells too of the boom years in the 19th century when, glutted with vast wealth, parents travelled widely and purchased very expensive dolls in the capital of Europe”. It is this collection, notable not only for the wonderful dolls, but also for the provenance which accompanies many of the dolls, which make this two-day auction an event of delight. x
the most special items are worthy of the Gold Horse designation. Items in this category with the Gold Horse seal deserve your special consideration. Theriault’s will guarantee to the original purchaser of any Gold Horse lot a credit toward future purchases for the hammer price of that lot (after thirty-six months). Specific conditions governing this guarantee are cited in the “Terms of Sale” at the end of the catalogue. The buyer shall receive a Gold Horse certificate tag to such effect at the time of purchase and the Gold Horse lot will be permanently registered in our gallery.
1. 11” French Bisque Bébé by Jules Steiner in Original Costume from Au Nain Bleu 2. 18” All-Original Bisque Doll in Wedding Costume of Rouen, Normandy 5. 14” All-Original German Bisque Child, 1079, by Simon & Halbig with Superb Costume 6. 21” French Bisque “Paris Bébé” by Emile Jumeau with Outstanding Costume and Signed Jumeau Shoes 11. 17” Rare German Bisque Art Doll, Model 616, by Fritz Bierschenk 15. 11” Petite French Bisque Bébé by Jumeau, Size 2 17. 21” Very Fine French Bisque Bébé by Aristide Halopeau from Au Paris des Enfants 20. 17” Rare and Captivating German Bisque Character Doll, Model 1450, by Mystery Maker 21. 11” Extremely Rare German Bisque Googly, 318, with Original Lamp Bonnet 24. 16” German Bisque Bobbed Hair Googly, Model 163, by Hertel and Schwab 26. 24” Outstanding French Bisque Bébé by Leon Casimir Bru 34. 29” Splendid French Bisque Bébé Triste by Emile Jumeau in Original Couturier Dress 41. 20” Very Beautiful French Bisque Portrait Bébé by Emile Jumeau in Couturier Costume 50. 17” Rare German Bisque Art Character Doll, Model 153, by Simon and Halbig 53. 33” French Bisque Bébé by Maison Bru with Original Body and Outstanding Costume 60. 22” Outstanding French Bisque Art Character Doll Sculpted by Albert Marque with Provenance 70. 23” Extremely Rare French Bisque Character, Model 211, from Series Fantastique by Emile Jumeau 81. 22” Outstanding French Bisque Bébé A.T. by Thuillier, Size 11, with Original Early Body 89. 18” Gorgeous French Bisque Bébé E.J. by Jumeau in Fine Antique Costume 90. 30” Gorgeous French Bisque Bébé Triste by Emile Jumeau, Size 14 100. 26” Rare and Beautiful French Bisque Bébé EJA by Emile Jumeau 118. 22” Gorgeous French Bisque Portrait Bébé, Size 10, by Emile Jumeau with Signed Bébé Jumeau Shoes 119. 13” Petite French Bisque Bébé by Emile Jumeau with Splendid Eyes
12” Beautiful French Bisque Brown-Eyed Bébé by Leon Casimir Bru, Size 2, with Signed Shoes
22” Rare French Bisque Bébé, Model 9 X, by Emile Jumeau with Signed E.J. Shoes
12” Beautiful Petite French Bébé by Emile Jumeau with Original Costume and Signed Shoes
26” Beautiful French Bisque Bébé Triste by Jumeau with Delicate Bisque 168. 12” Petite French Bisque Bébé by Gaultier with Rare Kid Body and Bisque Hands 172. 14” All-Original German Bisque Child Doll for the French Market with Original Boutique Label 173. 25” French Bisque Bébé “Le Parisien” by Steiner with Fabulous Costume from Au Nain Bleu 179. 10 ½” Mischievous German Bisque “Einco” Googly by Gebruder Heubach in Rare Size 235. 10” Early Petite French Bisque Bébé, Size 0, by Emile Jumeau with Slight Smile
21” Very Beautiful French Bisque Bébé by Gaultier with Early Block Letter Markings
20” French Bisque Bébé E.J. by Emile Jumeau with Splendid Eyes
31” Gorgeous French Bisque Bébé Triste, Size 14, in Fine Antique Costume
11” All-Original Petite Sonneberg Bisque Doll for the French Market
12” French Bisque Bébé by Emile Jumeau with Original Gilt Lettered Signed Shoes
11” (28 cm.)
Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, long painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, auburn mohair wig over Steiner pate, French composition fully jointed Steiner body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Le Parisien
A 3 Bte SGDG Paris (head) Le Petit Parisien Bébé Steiner (body). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1890. Value Points: most endearing all-original petite bébé wearing gold silk and lace dress with original Au Nain Bleu silk label, undergarments, bonnet, socks and little kidskin shoes. $2800/3200
18” (46 cm.)
Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lower lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth with shaded lips, four tiny teeth, dimpled lip corners and chin, pierced ears, original brunette hand-tied human hair wig arranged in an up-swept fashion, French composition fully-
jointed lady body with modeled bosom and tiny waist. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1159 Germany dep Simon & Halbig 6 (head) Diplome d’Honneur (body). Comments: for the French market, circa 1900. Value Points: pristine condition overall, wearing her exquisite original traditional wedding costume of Rouen, France, comprising two-piece rose sateen gown with black velvet trim, matching silk satin tablier, ivory silk sash with silk metallic trim, undergarments, stockings, shoes, jewelry, and a superb embroidered lace coiffe which elegantly captures her chignon. The petticoat has original ink-inscribed note “Normandie, Pays de Caux, Environs de Rouen”. The doll was a two-page feature in the book French Dolls in Folklore Costumes by Florence Theriault with detail photos of costume elements, page 14/15. Ex-collection Margaret Lumia. $2300/2900
11” (28 cm.)
Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, cork pate, Steiner composition fully-jointed body with straight wrists, wearing original aqua dress with lavish lace trim, undergarments, bonnet, leather shoes with silver buckle. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Figure C No 2/0 Steiner Bte
SGDG Paris (head) Au Nain Bleu... Chauviere
Paris (original paper label on torso).
Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1885, for the exclusive Parisian doll shop of Au Nain Bleu. Value Points: very beautiful bébé with brilliant eyes, original body and body finish, presented in presentation box with four additional dresses and a large assortment of original undergarments, several with Au Nain Bleu label. $3800/4500
19” (48 cm.) Bisque socket head, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, widely arched brushstroked brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 8 (head, and untinted white space). Comments: Jumeau, circa 1892, the model was commissioned from Jumeau by a Paris department store, likely Au Samaritaine, whose paper label would originally have been affixed to the back of the doll head. Value Points: pristine unplayed with condition, the doll wears her store-original ivory patterned silk dress with Alencon lace collar, matching bonnet with exquisite detail of back of head, signed Jumeau shoes, and has very beautiful face, complexion, and coiffure.
14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lower lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SH 1079 4 ½ dep. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: all-original condition, with pristine body and wearing beautiful elaborate original lace costume attributed to the French boutique of Au Nain Bleu.
21” (53 cm.)
Bisque socket head with very full cheeks, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve-blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, original body finish with minor light wear on a few fingers. Marks: Paris Bébé Tete Depose 9 (head) Paris Bébé depose (and Eiffel Tower symbol) on body. Condition: Emile Jumeau, circa 1892, with distinctive facial modeling enhanced by dramatic large eyes, beautiful complexion and painting; the bébé wears fabulous antique dress, undergarments, stockings, ruffled bonnet and signed Jumeau shoes. $4800/5500
19” (48 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lower lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, ash-blonde mohair wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1 SFBJ 301 Paris 5. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1915, possibly from the series of dolls costumed by the Parisian boutique of Margaine-Lacroix and presented as companion background dolls in the premiere showing of the Albert Marque doll; this series is found wearing historic fashion gowns such as this example. Value Points: very
11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted dark curly lashes, strong brushstroked and feathered brows with enhancing decorative glaze, rose-blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair over original Steiner pate, beautiful antique lace and silk costume, bonnet, undergarments, leather shoes, stockings. Condition: generally excellent.
Marks: Parisien SGDG A 3 (head) Le Petit Parisien (body). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1890. Value Points: petite bébé with especially beautiful facial painting especially dramatic enhancement of eyes that contrasts the shy expression, original body and body finish. $2300/3200
12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight eyes, painted features, rose-blushed eye shadow, closed mouth, outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate, French composition fully-jointed body, wearing pretty ensemble featuring black lacetrimmed dress with rose satin hip sash, black taffeta bonnet with pink
flowers, black knit stockings, black shoes, little purse, undergarments. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: J. Steiner Bte SGDG Paris Fre A 5 (head) Steiner Medaille d’Or 1880 (paper label with illustration of little doll). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1890. Value Points: wonderful petite size of the dainty shy-faced child with beautiful bisque and expression, original body and body finish. $1200/1700
12” (30 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, very delicate pale complexion with soft blushing, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accent line
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gusset jointing, lovely antique ivory silk gown with lace overlay and trim, undergarments, stockings, leather kidskin slippers. Condition: generally excellent, body is very firm, patch on left arm. Comments: French, in the Jumeau manner, circa 1875. Value Points: charming petite size with especially pleasing complexion and eyes. $1600/1900
17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head with angular facial modeling, strong chin and throat, painted blue intaglio eyes in deeply-set sockets, black upper eyeliner, accented nostrils, one-stroke tapered brows, modeled-closed mouth with defined space between the expressive lips, sculpted upper teeth, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden fully-jointed Sonneberg body, antique costume of dapper young gentleman.
Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F.B. 616 2. Comments: Fritz Bierschenk, the Sonneberg dollmaker registered this singular and expressive head model, 616, in 1908; few examples appear to have been made as evidence by their rarity. Value Points: outstanding art sculpture of the face with very distinctive features, finest bisque and painting of the rarely found doll. $3500/4500
14” (36 cm.) One-piece carved wooden head and torso, elongated throat, flat torso back, shapely bosom, large enamel inset eyes, carved nose, dark eyeliner, dot lashes, thin line brows, primly set lips, cheek blush spots, blonde mohair wig, cloth upper arms, wooden lower arms with spatula hands, wooden lower legs with pin jointing at hips and lower legs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: English, mid/ late 1700s. Value Points: well-preserved doll with well-defined features, wonderful original costume of embroidered brocade silk with uniquely designed colorful floral border, coral silk undergown with scalloped edging, bonnet, undergarments, hooped petticoat. $12,000/17,000
8” (20 cm.) x 7” framed. The painting on ivory depicts an exquisitely painted
portrait of the royal queen, with detail of costume including coiffe with lace edging, strands of pearls, beaded applique on gown, and with fine detail of eye shading and shadowing of face. Excellent condition. Early 1800s. $700/900
11” (28 cm.) One-piece carved head and torso with slender elongated throat, angular oval face, shapely bosom, rounded back of head and sculpted ears, inset black enamel eyes in large almond shape, black eyeliner, dot accented lashes, feathered one-line brow, accented nostrils, closed mouth with firmly-set lips, blushed cheeks, original brunette wig with attached curlicue loops, cloth upper arms, wooden lower arms, spatula hands, wooden legs with dowel jointing at hips and knees. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: English, mid1800s. Value Points: very rare diminutive size with wonderful facial expression, outstanding original coiffure and costume with richly embroidered gown and embroidered cap, and with additional silk gown, all preserved in early domed carton trunk with transfer paper covering. $16,000/23,000
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15. Petite French Bisque Bébé by Jumeau, Size 2
11” (28 cm.)
Bisque socket head, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, lushlypainted lashes and brows, rose eye shadow, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth, outlined lips, pierced
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ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, wearing lovely vintage French style silk and lace dress, undergarments, bonnet, leather shoes, stockings. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 2 (and artist checkmarks)
Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1888.
Value Points: most endearing size with beautiful creamy bisque, deep paperweight eyes, fine painting of features, original body, body finish and wig. $3500/4200
16. German All-Bisque Miniature Doll, Model 886, by Simon and Halbig 9” (23 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, large brown glass eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils,
open mouth, two square-cut upper teeth, one square-cut lower tooth, brunette human hair, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted coral socks, black two-strap heeled shoes with little bows, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent, right finger tip chipped, tiny chips on left arm rim and left leg rim. Marks: 886 5. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1885. Value Points: rare size of the sought after model, rare color of socks. $700/900
shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accent dots at eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the very full shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Au Paradis des Enfants
21” (53 cm.)
Bisque socket head with very delicately blushed plump cheeks, blue spiral-threaded glass paperweight inset eyes with darker iris rims, thick dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, rose blushed eye
Paris 156 Rue de Rivoli (boutique label on torso). Comments: Aristide Halopeau, circa 1880, the unique bébé facial model was commissioned by Halopeau, and decorated for him at the Frayon porcelain firm by the noted Parisian artist, Barnard; only one bébé model was ever offered by Halopeau and few examples were ever made. Value Points: gorgeous bébé with very full sensuous lips, exquisite painting, original body and body finish, very fine antique costume and original boutique label from the prestigious Parisian 19th century doll shop. $24,000/29,000
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 head has original plaster pate and original mohair wig. The composition and wooden ball-jointed body is wearing original chemise. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 180 (or 186, 171 or 187 ). Comments: Kestner, circa 1910, the models were offered by Kestner as individual art characters, or in this very rare multi-head version designed for the doll heads to be interchanged. The dolls are in their original box with English language label “Kestner Character Doll” and crown insignia, and the complete doll has the
8” (20 cm.)
Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center line between the full lips, brunette mohair wig with waist-length braids, composition and wooden balljointed body, antique school dress, undergarments, stockings, and shoes. Condition: generally excellent, old body retouch. Marks: 2033 BSW (in heart) 537 5/0. Comments: Bruno Schmidt, circa 1912, the model is known by collectors as “Wendy”. Value Points: very rare size, the desirable expression is maintained even in this very petite model, and with fine bisque, painting, original wig. $2500/3500
17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, small blue glass inset eyes in half-moon shape, dark eyeliner, painted short curly lashes, delicate feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with wide shy smile, outlined lips, row of painted teeth, auburn mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, wearing antique burgundy mariner costume, undergarments, leather shoes, and tan leather middy cap. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1450/0. Comments: Germany, maker unknown, circa 1912. Value Points: very rare model is virtually unknown, very fine quality of bisque and painting enhances the shy entreating expression. $6000/8000
11” (28 cm.) doll. 15” including bonnet. Bisque socket head with plump facial shape, blue glass inset googly eyes, painted short curly lashes, feathered brows, button shaped nose, closed mouth with dainty impish smile, brunette mohair wig, unusual cut of crown designed to accommodate a small night-light bulb designed to be covered by the oversized woven bonnet, five-piece paper mache toddler body, antique costume, posed on original wooden platform with hidden electric cord running through her body and leg. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Heubach Koppelsdorf 318.7/0 Germany A.H. Schalkau DRGM (head) DRGM 333 (base). Comments: Heubach Koppelsdorf for Albin Hess, the unique novelty character lamp was registered in 1922 and the character head was registered by Hess in 1923; the original over-sized bonnet was designed specifically to accommodate the light bulb. An article about the doll appears in German Doll Studies by Cieslik, page 270. Value Points: extremely rare googly model, made especially choice with its original unique bonnet and with original stamped base. $3500/4500
5 ½” (14 cm.) One-piece bisque head and torso of chubby toddler, large side-glancing painted blue eyes, one-stroke brows, buttonshaped nose, closed mouth, blonde mohair bobbed wig, loop-jointed arms and side-hip legs, painted blue socks and black one-strap shoes, antique costume. Condition: excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1915. Value Points: charming shy yet mischievous googly expression is perfectly achieved. $300/500
4” (8 cm.) and 6”. Each is all-bisque figure depicting a highly characterized boy or girl, with sculpted hair and painted very wide open googly eyes with side-glancing pose, white eye dots, sunburst-shaped
lashes, “O”-shaped mouth, and having highly detailed painted costume with embossed and raised designs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: from the Peek-a-Boo Series designed by Chloe Preston and produced by Schafer & Vater of Germany, circa 1925. Value Points: rare to find series with captivating expressions. $400/600
16” (41 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, sculpted orange hair in bobbed fashion with forelock curl, blue glass side-glancing googly sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted long curly lashes, one-stroke brows, closed mouth with watermelon slice-shaped smile, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 163 6. Comments: Hertel and Schwab for Strobel & Wilkin, circa 1912, the model was inspired by the Campbell Kid designs of Grace Drayton. Value Points: especially fine modeling with impressed dimples and laughter crinkles at eye corners, mouth, and cheeks, finest quality of bisque, original toddler body and body finish. $4000/5000
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15” (38 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, deluxe neck articulation allows the head to tilt forward and back and side to side, as well as swivel, delicate complexion, large blue glass enamel inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, feathered brows, closed mouth with center accent lip, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupée body with gusset-jointing, lovely bridal costume includes coronet and matching bouquet. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1867. Value Points: especially beautiful face and complexion, deluxe articulation of the neck. $2800/3500
24” (61 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate with modeled bosom and shoulderblades, luminous brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve blushed eyeshadows, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with modeled tongue tip, outlined shaded lips, impressed dimples at philtrum and chin, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, slender kid bébé body. scalloped edge collarette, kid-over-wooden upper arms, jointed bisque forearms and hands, Chevrot hinged hips, wooden lower legs, beautiful vintage costume of aqua silk and ivory lace, undergarments, socks, Bru-like leather shoes signed C.M. Condition: generally excellent.
one finger restored.
Marks: Bru Jne 9 (head) No 9 Bru Jne (shoulders) Bébé Bru... (original paper label on torso). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, early Chevrot era, circa 1885. Value Points: the sought-after classic Bru bébé face is exquisitely achieved here, enhanced by finest bisque, complexion and painting, fine original body. $18,000/25,000
6” (15 cm.)
Pink-tinted porcelain shoulder head with brown sculpted hair arranged in low side-part with long sideburns in front of his sculpted ears, casual short curls at the back of his head, oval-shaped slender face with deeply-sculpted features, painted blue eyes with heavily modeled eyelids, red upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, closed mouth with center accent line, fully-sculpted ears. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K.P.M. (red stamp with orb) K.P.M. (blue stamp with eagle symbol). Comments: KPM, circa 1850. Value Points: extremely rare porcelain model with superb detail of sculpting and fine quality of painting and porcelain maker’s signature. $3500/4500
18” (46 cm.)
overall. 5”h. head. Lightly pink-tinted porcelain shoulderhead with perfectly oval face, slightly elongated throat, brown sculpted hair waved from face in softly rolled curls and having large white sculpted bow at the crown, painted facial features, small blue downcast eyes with well-defined eyelids, arched brown brows, aquiline nose, closed mouth, attached to wire-framed tea cozy cover, porcelain lower arms. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 399 W. Germany. Comments: Koniglich-Bayerische Porcelain in Nymphenburg, early 20th century. A very limited edition of porcelain dolls were presented at the 1908 Munich Art Doll Exhibition, designed as “decoration dolls”, and dressed by the ladies of Munich in various historical costumes; other heads were attached to tea cozy frames, such as this example. Value Points: rare model with unusual and highly expressive features. $800/1200
Each has bisque shoulderhead with sculpted hair and painted facial features, original muslin body, bisque lower arms and legs, painted shoes, including woman with sculpted earrings and long black sculpted finger curls under a fitted magenta cap with thickly draped striped band and yellow tassels, and man with sculpted black moustache, brows, and beard, and with sculpted turban with red domed top and striped edging, each with original (somewhat frail) costumes.
6” (15 cm.)
Condition: generally excellent.
Comments: Germany, circa 1875.
Value Points: rare models with outstanding details, especially rare to be found in this pair. $600/800
6” (15 cm.) Solid domed paper mache swivel head on paper mache shoulderplate, tiny enamel inset eyes, nostril accented, tiny closed mouth, bald pate, muslin midriff and upper limbs, paper mache hips and lower limbs, bare feet. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1860, the early taufling baby was inspired by the Japanese Mitsuore doll which had been introduced to the West for the first time at the 1855 London International Exposition. Value Points: absolutely delightful tiny example of the rare early doll, with original multi-layered costume and bonnet. $800/1000
26” (66 cm.) All-wooden carved doll with perfectly-ovoid shaped head having surmounted carved wooden comb with scalloped rim and gold banding, elongated throat, piquant nose, sculpted ears, modeled bosom, black painted hair with exuberantly painted curls around the forehead and sides of face, painted complexion and facial features, outlined downcast eyes, brows, closed primly-shaped mouth, unusual doweljointing at the waist, dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, spatula hands, painted orange shoes. Condition: original painting of face and hair is well preserved, rubs to paint on throat, front of right foot is missing, otherwise excellent. Comments: Grodnertal, circa 1820.
Value Points: rarity factors of the doll include its unusual sculpted comb, painted curls, waist construction, and grand size. The doll owns its original costume of high-waisted cotton day dress and undergarments. Provenance: collection of Lila Rait and featured in her book Through the Nursery Window (a copy of the book is included). $8000/11,000
15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, large amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, lushlypainted 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. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 6 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1886. Value Points: beautiful wide-eyed bébé with fine creamy bisque, original body and body finish, original aqua silk Jumeau dress with lace trim, Jumeau chemise, undergarments, Jumeau socks and signed French shoes, bonnet, Jumeau earrings.
29” (74 cm.) Bisque socket head very full cheeks, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark thick eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, shaded nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, separately modeled pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-balljointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 13 (and artist checkmarks) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, an early example of his important legendary bébé sculpted by Carriere-Belleuse, circa 1882, with finest bisque and painting, original body and body finish, and outstanding original couturier Jumeau costume and signed Jumeau shoes. $9000/13,000
6” (15 cm.) - 9” Each is all cloth with stitch-shaped and painted facial features, brunette mohair wig, wearing original very elaborate royalty costumes depicting British Royalty at the 1937 coronation of King Edward VI, including King George VI, Queen Elizabeth, Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret. Condition: near mint. Marks: Liberty of London (cloth tags). Comments: the prestige London textile firm created the dolls under special permission to portray the royal family at the important event. Value Points: wonderful state of preservation of dolls and elaborate costumes
accessories.
(23 cm.) Honey-wax head
with defined and painted facial features, tiny bead eyes, brunette wig, cloth-padded wooden torso, cloth upper arms and legs, wooden lower arms and legs, painted stockings and shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Continental, early 1800s. Value Points: wellpreserved original condition, wearing original costume and cap. $700/900
19” (48 cm.)
The wooden framed sedan chair with bombe curved frame, side windows, and opening door, with gilded metal finial posts, and with tufted green fitted interior, with working key, and with carrying posts. Excellent condition. French, circa 1885. $700/900
16” (41 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, large blue glass spiral-threaded eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupée body with shapely torso and limbs. Condition: generally excellent, sturdy body. Marks: 3 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878.
Value Points: beautiful wide-eyed lady doll with original signed body, lovely antique costume, undergarments, velvet bonnet, leather boots. $1800/2300
For adult lady. 54” overall length. 14” shoulder width. 26” waist. Of very fine bronze green silk satin the shapely dress with inset front panel features a lacing closure at the front, and is richly embellished with fine couturier accents. Excellent condition. Circa 1875. $400/500
14” (36 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid poupée body with shapely torso and limbs, silk gown, undergarments, leather slippers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 4 (and artist
checkmarks). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878. Value Points: rich large brown eyes are enhanced by finest creamy bisque, original body. $1600/1900
20” (51 cm.) Bisque socket head with very pale complexion, dark brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, pierced ears, blonde lambswool wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body).
Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878, early period portrait bébé. Value Points: very fine pale complexion dramatized by dark brown eyes, original
body and body finish, original chemise, ivory satin dress with lace, silk ribbon and metallic bead accents. $5500/7500
20” (51 cm.) h. 14”w. Presented on an ebony wooden base under glass dome is an elaborate arrangement of bronze-green velvet with surmounted arch which is lavishly decorated with white bisque flowers in various styles, and which is centered by a tufted rose fabric cushion upon which is resting the original wax orange blossom coronet; the arrangement is further decorated with two oval mirrors, tiny ormolu accents, and ivory satin bows. Excellent condition. French, circa 1880, the globe de mariée was a traditional symbolic remembrance of a young couple’s wedding, this example being especially unusual in its detail. $600/800
25” (64 cm.) Pink-tinted poured wax shoulderhead, half-moon shaped blue glass eyes, tinted brows and eyeliner, accented nostrils, closed mouth with downcast lips, blonde hair in rooted tendril curls, softly-stuffed muslin body, poured wax lower arms and legs, bare feet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Hamley’s Regent St. (original body stamp). Comments: English, attributed to Montanari and presented at the prestige London doll shop of Hamley’s. Value Points: most pleasing gentle expression, original wig, body, and multi-layered costume and bonnet, with store boutique label. $1100/1400
11” (28 cm.) Paper mache shoulderhead, blue glass eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, four tiny teeth, blonde mohair with, firmlystuffed pink cotton torso, paper mache lower arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent.
Comments: Germany, attributed to Schilling, circa 1880. Value Points: fine unplayed with condition, very lush mohair wig, original costume and bonnet. $400/500
14” (36 cm.) Paper mache shoulderhead, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth with slight smile, two lower teeth, deeply-impressed cheek dimples, blonde mohair wig, firmly-stuffed muslin stitch-jointed body, composition lower arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1880. Value Points: delightful dimpled expression, the doll has original wig, costume and is in virtually unplayed with condition. $400/500
23” (58 cm.) Wax over paper mache shoulderhead with honey-toned complexion, blue glass spiralthreaded eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig in original elegant up-swept coiffure, firmly-stuffed body with paper mache lower arms and legs, painted stockings and black ankle boots. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: beautiful doll in fine original state of preservation, original coiffure, gown, undergarments. $900/1200
18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted facial features, brown eyes, thick black upper eyeliner, one-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full lips, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R 114 46. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1910, their model marketed as “Gretchen” from their art character series. Value Points: especially fine detail of modeling and fine lustrous patina of complexion, original body and body finish. $1800/2200
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12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head depicting a smiling child, painted facial features, painted blue eyes, dark upper eyeliner, one-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with smiling expression, defined space between the lips suggesting teeth, impressed cheek dimples, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 151 S&H 2/0. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1910, from the firm’s prestige art character series. Value Points: rare model with choice bisque and painting, original body and body finish. $2500/3200
10” (25 cm.) x 8”. The heavy leather album with raised designs and word “Album” on front cover contains more than twenty-five photographs
with dolls and toys; one photograph features three children with five dolls, and in another a young lad rides a rocking horse. Excellent condition. Late 1800s. $600/800
50. Rare German Bisque Art Character Doll, Model 153, by Simon and Halbig 17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head with solid dome and sculpted short brown curly hair, painted facial features, deeply-set eye sockets with painted blue downcast eyes, heavy eyelids with dark eyeliner, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full shaded lips, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 153 S&H 7. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1910, one of only four character models created by that firm for their 150 series. Value Points: very rare art character doll with exemplary sculpting especially of hair with forelock curls and welldefined eyes, original body and body finish, finest quality bisque and painting. $11,000/15,000
19” (48 cm.) Bisque socket head, dark brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows with feathered highlights, mauve blushed eye shadow, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French all-wooden fully-articulated body, straight wrists, shapely torso, antique (frail) ivory silk gown, undergarments, French leather boots. Condition: generally excellent, one finger reglued, light early retouch on body. Marks: Bru Jne 8. Comments: Bru, Henri Chevrot epoch, circa 1889, in which year he introduced his “nouveaux bébés incassable” in an attempt to compete with Jumeau whose composition-bodied bébés were outselling his kid-bodied Bru bébé. Value Points: especially beautiful classic Bru bébé face with finest painting, rare body made for two or three years only. $8000/11,000
24” (61 cm.) h. 14”w. Arranged on a black ebony wooden base under arched glass dome is a wire-framed form in basket shape, covered overall including handle with rich forest green velvet and ornamented with a gilded metal bow. A rose silk tufted cushion is centered in the middle of the basket form and resting upon it is a crown-shaped bridal coronet. Excellent condition. French, an unusual presentation of the traditional “globe de mariée” created by each young bride-to-be, designed to depict her wishes for the future and to provide means to display wedding ephemera for future generations. French, circa 1890. $400/500
33” (84 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, impressed philtrum, closed mouth with shaded lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, French composition fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, original body and body finish. Marks: Bru Jne 15 (head) Bébé Bru No. 15 (body). Comments: Maison Bru, Paul Girard epoch, circa 1892. Value Points: especially fine quality of modeling and bisque for this era of Bru bébé, original signed body with original finish, outstanding silk and velvet costume with rich gilt metallic embroidery. $8000/11,000
28” (71 cm.) Pink-tinted porcelain shoulderhead, black sculpted hair in short curls with feathering details around the face, blue up-glancing eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, circle accents at nostrils, closed mouth, muslin stitch-jointed body, antique black velvet suit with silver bead accents, undergarments, leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1865. Value Points: rare model with especially fine complexion and painting. $800/1100
17” (43 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead, black sculpted hair in side-part with casual curls, painted bright blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, muslin stitch-jointed body, porcelain limbs, black ankle boots. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1880. Value Points: wearing three-piece antique woolen suit with
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7” (18 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead with lightly tinted complexion, sculpted brown hair drawn smoothly around the face and captured in a chignon, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single-stroke
brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, wooden torso and upper limbs, porcelain lower arms and legs, dowel jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, painted black slippers and magenta ties at the knees. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1850. Value Points: rarity factors include early brown painted coiffure, and wooden fully-articulated body with porcelain lower limbs. $600/800
11” (28 cm.) Solid domed porcelain head with light-bulb shaped neck, on porcelain shoulderplate, pink-tinted complexion on face, hips, arms and legs, sculpted short brown hair with feathering onto the forehead, painted blue eyes in defined sockets, red and black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, cloth midriff and upper arms and legs, porcelain hips, bare feet, antique costume. Condition: restoration to shoulderplate, re-cover of cloth body parts, head, hips and limbs are excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1860. Value Points: outstanding sculpting and painting on the rare taufling baby with expressive features, daintily sculpted and painted hands. $700/900
12” (30 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blonde sculpted hair with double row of braids at back of head and sculpted black hair bow at crown, bright blue glass inset eyes, black eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, slender kid body with gusset-jointed hips, bisque arms to above elbows. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: rare model with glass eyes, fancy coiffure, original commercial body, bisque arms, original folklore costume. $1200/1500
10” (25 cm.) Terra cotta sculpture portrays a young child seated on a knoll, his knees bent across each other as he clings to his toes with his left hand, while his right closed fist hand is held to his face, with details of sculpted hair and facial features, natural finish. The sculpture in incised by the artist “A. Marque No.3” on the base. Excellent condition. French, Albert Marque, early 1900s. $2500/3500
22” (56 cm.) Bisque socket head with unique four-part mold, elongated throat, full cheeks and well-defined temples and chin, blue glass eyes, painted curly lashes with darker lashes at bottom eye rim, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, high forehead, distinctively-
shaped nose with rounded tip, closed mouth with shaded and accented lips, distinctively-shaped ears, pierced ear holes, original ash-blonde mohair wig and pate, uniquely designed composition body whose torso tapers from narrow shoulders to broad hips, undefined waist, elongated composition upper arms, bisque forearms with attached bisque ball-joints at the elbows, separately-sculpted fingers, wide upper thighs, elongated lower legs with shapely calves, slender ankles, elongated feet, wearing antique woolen dress with red satin lace collared blouse, antique bonnet, original shoes with Alart label, stockings, and undergarment with the cloth label of “Margaine-Lacroix”. Condition: generally excellent. Marks:
A. Marque (incised signature on head)
50 (red ink lettered on head) Margaine Lacroix 19 Boulevard Haussman Paris (cloth tag on slip) Paulette Louis XV (pencil label on foot). Comments: French, circa 1916, the portrait doll was sculpted by the esteemed French artist, Albert Marque (1872-1939) and presented on the unique body made for this model only. The doll, made in an edition of only 100 dolls, was introduced in the exclusive Parisian couturiere of MargaineLacroix in 1916, and purchased by the Berger family of Paris where it remained for 86 years until it was presented at auction by Theriault’s in 2002; it has been in the hands of only two collectors since that time. Value Points: superbly preserved example of the very rare doll with exceptional quality of sculpting and bisque, and with complexion and painting that is superb in their execution. The body is impeccable, the wig is original, and the costume bears original boutique label. When the doll was first auctioned, a note from the original owner, Emilienne Berger of Boulevard Victor, Paris was included, noting, “My memories concerning the origin of the doll are distant. My father who carried home the doll when I was very little, died a few years after the Great War. Evidently I was not allowed to play with this doll which was very fragile and very large for me, and that represented to my mother a sort of relic. The doll, during my young years, rested in a box at the bottom of the bookcase in the salon. I had to content myself with playing with smaller dolls that I received each year with my subscription to Semaine de Suzette. This doll, a little mysterious, came to live with me in time and it is with great regret that I am separating from it. I have no one to leave it with. My dearest hope is to see it adopted by someone who will love and take care of her.” $90,000/140,000
14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, small brown glass inset eyes in squint-cut eye sockets, brown fringed upper lashes, tinted brows, accented nostrils of tiny nose, closed mouth with slightly pouty shaped lips, auburn-brown mohair wig, five-piece French composition jointed body with sturdy toddler legs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 239 Paris Poulbot (incised) Poulbot (incised script). Comments: SFBJ, circa 1915, the model was designed by the illustrious French illustrator, Francisque Poulbot, based
upon his poster and book drawings depicting WWI post-war Parisian orphans, and made by SFBJ for two years only. Value Points: the keynote doll with distinctive sculpting and complexion wears its factory-original costume, and is in fine original condition. $4000/6000
7” (18 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep and side-glancing
googly eyes, painted curly lashes, thick one-stroke brows, pug nose, closed mouth with tiny smile, brunette mohair wig, composition five-piece body, painted shoes and socks. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: PM 255 Germany 6/0. Comments: Porzellanfabrick Mergensgereuth, circa 1925. Value Points: rarer model googly with delightful impish expression, wearing factory original costume and cap. $400/500
5” (13 cm.) Each is one-piece bisque depicting a young toddler posed seated, each with different amusing position, each with sculpted and painted hair with topknot curl and expressive face with painted features, including scowling face character with side-glancing fierce eyes and hands folded in fists; anxious faced character with large upper-glancing eyes and arms uplifted; and smug-faced character with head tucked into his chubby tummy which he is clasping with two outspread fingers. Each is marked by Gebruder Heubach. Excellent condition. Heubach, from their multi-character series of playful character faced urchins, c. 1910. $600/800
5” (13 cm.) Each is one-piece bisque depicting a young toddler posed seated, each with different amusing position, each with sculpted and painted hair with topknot curl and expressive face with painted features, including scowling face character with side-glancing fierce eyes, hands folded in fists, and legs askance; anxious faced character with sideglancing eyes and arms held protectively at his sides; and sassy-faced character with head tucked askance, right hand finger held to mouth, and left arm curved at the side of his crossed ankle legs. Each is marked by Gebruder Heubach. Excellent condition. Heubach, from their multicharacter series of playful character faced urchins, c. 1910. $600/800
19” (48 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump cheeks and chin,
blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, dark eyeliner, painted brown lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very pouty expression, brunette human hair bobbed wig, French composition fully-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 252 Paris 10. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1912.
Value Points: outstanding modeling of the fretful-faced child enhanced by finest luminous bisque, original body and body finish, antique mariner costume. $1800/2200
13” (33 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderhead, blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, arched feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with upturned lip corners in gentle smiling expression, accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig in elaborate coiffure, all-wooden body with ball-swivel waist, dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees, and ankles, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: C. Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, his deposed wooden body of 1868, inspired by the wooden artist mannequins that had been made for more than a century; and his deposed smiling facial model of 1872. Value Points: superb state of preservation of the rare poupée, with exquisite bisque and painting, rare petite size. $3500/4300
15” (38 cm.) Solid domed bisque swivel head on bisque shoulderplate with two sculpted facial models, one on either side of the head, depicting awake and asleep face; the sleeping face with modeled closed eyelids, rose eye shadow, painted lower lashes and delicate brows, closed mouth with center accent line; and the awake face with cobalt blue glass eyes, painted lashes, dark eyeliner, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line.
The pierced ears are double-sided and the wig is designed to accommodate either face, all-wooden poupée body with ball-swivel at waist, dowel-articulation at shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees and ankles, lovely ivory satin gown and elaborate coiffe. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, his “Poupée Surprise” introduced in 1867 and made for one or two years only; another example of this doll features
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13” (33 cm.)
Bisque socket head with three various faces which can be alternately revealed by turning the knob at top of head, one face is crying with blue glass inset eyes, applied “tears”, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth modeled as though open; a second face is smiling with blue glass eyes, closed smiling mouth with impressed dimples; and the third face is sleeping with modeled closed eyelids and closed mouth; with original fabric-covered muslin body and upper limbs, composition lower arms and legs, pull-string mama crier. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Carl Bergner, circa 1892. Value Points: wonderfully-preserved doll with original body, body finish, original lavish bonnet. $1200/1500
ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fullyjointed body. Condition: generally excellent, faint old 1” line high at forehead crown rim. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 10 (head) Bébé Jumeau
23” (58 cm.)
Bisque socket head depicting a crying child, very narrow blue glass inset eyes with highly defined eyelids, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, rounded nose with shaded nostrils, closed mouth modeled as though open in a crying expression, detailed sculpting of upper teeth, tongue, and shaded and outlined lips, separately modeled and pierced
Diplome d’Honneur (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, his model 211 from the Series Fantastique introduced in 1892, originally commissioned for automata by Leopold Lambert and then in a very exclusive and limited production of bébé presented by his own firm; few were every made and for a limited time only.
Value Points: extremely rare with outstanding modeling of features and finest bisque and painting, wearing original Jumeau couturier dress from the atelier of Ernestine Jumeau, elaborate bonnet, undergarments, leather shoes signed Bébé Jumeau Depose 10. $25,000/35,000
11” (28 cm.) x 13” box. 1 ½”-3” figures. Still tied to the original cardboard sample box of the factory are 22 Christmas and holiday miniature figures of all-bisque, with hand-painted details and grout “snow” finish, including 9 Santa Claus figures on donkey, camel, train and more; along with elves, carolers, polar bears, and more. Each piece is identified by its original factory
inventory number. Excellent condition. Germany, Hertwig & Co, circa 1916, the box was presented at toy fairs and exhibitions in the early 1900s, and later preserved in the factory archives, and is very rare to find especially in this complete set. $800/1100
72. German Bisque Laughing Character, Model 116A, by Kammer and Reinhardt
22” (56 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, dark painted lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils of upturned nose, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, two modeled upper teeth, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side hip jointing. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 116/A 50. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912. Value Points: wonderfully defined characterization with very choice bisque, original body and body finish, great antique costume with maroon velvet vest. $1400/1800
73. Rare Size German Bisque Character, 1428, by Simon and Halbig
23” (58 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump cheeks and chin, tiny blue glass sleep eyes, fringed upper lashes, short angled brows, rounded nose, closed mouth modeled as though open, shaded details of lips, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden body with side-hip jointing. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1428
15. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1915. Value Points: rare model especially in this size is enhanced by outstanding modeling of dimples and laughter creases, has finest quality bisque with gleaming patina, wonderful antique costume. $1600/2300
50” (127 cm.) The tall feather tree in original stand is filled with an abundance of antique glass ornaments in various shapes and colors, and is preserved in excellent condition. Germany, late 1800s. $700/900
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19” (48 cm.) All-wooden doll with socket head, carved facial features, deeply-intaglio painted blue eyes, white eye dots, brushstroked brows, closed mouth with full lips, blonde mohair tacked-on bobbed wig, wooden spring-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Schoenhut Doll Pat. Jan 17th, 1911 USA. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1912. Value Points: fine original finish with deeply-sculpted features, original tacked-on wig, original Schoenhut shoes. $700/900
Value Points: charming wistful-faced child with original Schoenhut shoes. $500/700
78. American Mechanical Toy “The Cakewalk” by Schoenhut in Original Box
17” (43 cm.) by 14”. Arranged on the front of a wooden frame are a die-cut pair of cakewalk dancers in vibrant lithographed colors and with enthusiastic performing poses. When wound at the back, the pair are designed to dance around, with movement back and forth of torsos which when cause their heads and limbs to move as though dancing. Condition: generally excellent, mechanism needs adjustment although if manually operated the figures move correctly. Marks: The Cakewalk (original label inside box along with instructions for use). Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1890, the base of the box was intended to serve as a shadowbox for hanging, with the owner to supply a decorative frame. Value Points: extremely rare to find, especially in its original box. $2500/3500
79. American Mechanical Toy “Santa Claus Christmas Presents” by Schoenhut in Original Box
17” (43 cm.) by 14”. Arranged on the
16” (41 cm.)
Carved wooden socket head with carved short boyish-style hair with forelock curls, painted blue down-glancing eyes, white eye dots, black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full pouting expression, wooden spring-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: professional restoration of painted finish, excellent sculpture. Marks: Schoenhut Doll Pat. Jan 17, 1911. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1912, the doll closely resembles the pouty faced models of Kammer and Reinhardt. Value Points: rare to find model with excellent detail of carving. $600/800
14” (36 cm.) Carved wooden socket head, very small painted brown eyes with white eye dots and black upper eyeliner, thin feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, shaded lips, original mohair tacked-on bobbed wig, all-wooden spring-jointed body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Schoenhut Doll Pat. Jan.17, 1911. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1912, model 312.
front of a wooden frame is a die-cut scene of Santa Claus in purple robes showing toys to the boys and girls who surround him. When wound at the back, the Santa lifts his arm up and down causing the puppet to dance, while the children eagerly jump about and reach for the toy. Condition: generally excellent, mechanism functions well. Marks: Santa Claus Christmas Presents No. 45819 (original label inside box along with instructions for use). Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1890, the base of the box was intended to serve as a shadowbox for hanging the toy on the wall inside a frame supplied by the owner. Value Points: wonderfully festive scene with vibrant colors and activity, the very rare toy preserved in its original box. $2500/3500
Each of brown/black soft kidskin leather with brown edge stitching, leather soles, and ankle straps, comprising: two 3 ½” pairs with brown silk bows incised “Bébé Jumeau Depose 11” ; 3 ⅓” pair with brown silk bows incised “Paris Depose 10” with bee symbol; 3 ½” pair with brown silk rosettes, incised with script letter “P” and “11”; and 2” pair with silver beaded leather buckle trim, incised “Bru Jne Paris 3”. Excellent condition. French, 1880s. $700/900
4 ½” (11 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, single stroke brows, painted lashes, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted stockings and black five-strap heeled shoes, antique costume. Condition: bisque head and limbs are excellent, torso is original albeit with restoration. Marks: 2 ½. Comments: Kestner, circa 1880. Value Points: wonderful face on the early sought-after allbisque. $400/500
81. Outstanding French Bisque Bébé A.T. by Thuillier, Size 11, with Original Early Body
22” (56 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading and darker outer iris rims, dark eyeliner, mauve-blushed eyeshadow, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, impressed philtrum, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid gusset-jointed bébé body, bisque forearms and hands, beautiful antique costume comprising coat/dress with Belgian lace-trimmed collar, rose silk bonnet, undergarments, leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: A 11 T. Comments: Andre Thuillier, circa 1882, earliest period bébé with kid bébé body and bisque hands. Value Points: gorgeous bébé with finest complexion and painting, original body and body finish, perfect hands. $16,000/24,000
15” (38 cm.) Bisque shoulder head with perfectly oval face and defined throat hollow at the base of her elongated throat, cobalt blue enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, arched brows, accented nostrils of aquiline-shaped nose, closed mouth with suggestion of smile, unpierced ears, carton torso and legs, hand-stitched original kid arms having fingers stitched to hold objects; the torso is attached to a wooden platform with hidden mechanical works which is resting on three cast brass wheels. When
wound, music plays and the lady glides forward and in circles as though waltzing, while alternately lifting each arm to peer through her lorgnette or to fan herself. Condition: generally excellent, mechanism and music function well. Marks: F. Depose G. (front shoulderplate). Comments; attributed to Roullet, circa 1867, with original commissioned portrait head from the porcelain firm of Gaultier. The gliding lady and similar waltzing couple automata remained desirable luxury pieces throughout the golden age of automata, beginning with wax models by Theroude about 1845, and continuing into outstanding bisque head examples such as this.
accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate. Condition: generally excellent.
Marks: A. Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1872, the smiling expression model was deposed by Bru in that year. Value Points: sought after-celebrated model in rare smallest size, very fine bisque and painting.
14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump rounded face, blue glass spiral threaded eyes with dark iris rims, thick dark eyeliner, rose blushed eye shadow, feathered brows, accented nostrils of tiny nose, closed mouth with accent lines on lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig on cork pate, French composition and wooden loose-ball-jointed body with flat-cut derriere, charming antique costume. Condition: bisque excellent, arms are French and appropriately sized but not original to body, original
finish peeling on left leg. Marks: Sch (in shield, on head and derriere) 0.
Comments: Schmitt et Fils, circa 1882. Value Points: especially beautiful face with richly painted features around the vibrant eyes.
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early doll, wearing (frail) original costume of fine silk with interwoven pattern, with set-in stomacher, undergarments, and matching cap. The doll appears in Theimer’s book Les Poupées Royales de la Cour de Louis XVI (2006), page 100, 101. $6000/8500
14” (36 cm.)
One-piece carved wooden head and torso with rounded cheeks, very slender elongated throat, and generous bosom, sculpted hair deeply-brush-marked behind her wellsculpted ears and captured into two well-defined ringlet curls and a loop at her nape, painted blue eyes in deep eye sockets, thick brows, closed mouth in very stern expression, cloth upper arms, wooden lower arms and legs, hip jointing, painted blue shoes. Condition: structurally excellent, finish is original albeit very rubbed, costume frail. Comments: French, late 1700s, the series of dolls representing persons of the Royal Court of King Louis XVI. Value Points: rare
12” (30 cm.) x 10”. The early French researcher into the world of childhood playthings and dolls, Henri Rene d’Allegmagne, created, wrote and sought images to illustrate his important tome from early engravings, both black and white and hand-tinted. 310 pages, 350 illustrations including 50 hand-tinted which are protected by rice paper. Hardbound. Librairie Hachette, Paris, 1902. $800/1000
16” (41 cm.)
One-piece carved wooden head and male-sexed torso, carved hair with deeply-combmarked striations from the center-part, rolled curls at the sides, and a short queue at the nape tied with a black bow, carved ears, eye sockets, aqualine nose and lips with defined teeth between, painted blue eyes, brown brows, cloth upper arms, carved wooden hands and lower legs, painted black shoes with red buckles, wearing early costume comprising green velvet pants, embroidered silk vest, lace jabot, dark green velvet jacket with bead buttons and silk cuffs; silk label of “Alice Courtoism 47 rue Pierre Charron, Paris” is sewn to inside of jacket. Condition: very good, original painted finish with nicely age-rubbed patina, costume has some frailty. Comments: from the series of Royal Court Dolls, late 17th century, this example representing King Louis XVI, the dolls purposed to portray various intrigues of the royal court. Secreted for many decades, the dolls were brought to public attention at an Exposition at the Musée des Arts Decoratif in Paris in
1909, and later in research article by John Darcy Noble, and most importantly in the 2006 book, Les Poupées Royales de la Cour de Louis XVI by François Theimer, in which this particular doll is featured on pages 53 and 60. Value Points: very rare doll is well-preserved condition, with historical intrigue. $8000/10,000
18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, lushlypainted lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and accented lips, separately-modeled pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-
loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent.
Marks: Depose E 8 J (and artist checkmarks). Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1884. Value Points: an especially sweet expression enhanced by very pale delicate bisque, beautiful painting and blush, original wig, pate, body, body finish, and antique silk and lace dress, undergarments, woven stockings, kidskin boots, and elaborate antique bonnet. $4500/5700
90. Gorgeous French Bisque Bébé Triste by Emile Jumeau, Size 14
30” (76 cm.) Bisque socket head with very full lower cheeks and chin, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, roseblushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined shaded lips, separatelymodeled pierced ears, brunette handtied human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fullyjointed body with very plump limbs, straight wrists, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 14 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, their portrait model sculpted by noted Parisian artist, Carrier-Belleuse, circa 1882, known as Bébé Triste in reference to its sad expression. Value Points: early period Bébé Triste with beautiful flawless bisque, original early plump body in superb condition. $9000/12,000
35” (89 cm.) h. x 17”w. x 16”d. The wooden framed sedan chair has rich silk brocade cover with braid trim, and beautiful curved shape to sides and roof, with opening door at the front, and beveled glass windows all-around, having tassel trim, and deeply tufted ivory satin interior. Excellent condition. French, circa 1885. $900/1100
14” (36 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass spiral threaded inset paperweight eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with delicately-shaped lips,
pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, kid bébé body with one-piece arms and gusset-jointing at hips and knees, bisque forearms with separately sculpted fingers, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2/0 (head and shoulderplate). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, his first bébé model, circa 1877. Value Points: especially beautiful bébé with choicest bisque and brilliant eyes, sturdy original body and perfect hands. $9000/12,000
19” (48 cm.) The mahogany cabinet has strong rounded ogee shaping including door panels on the lower cabinet doors which having locking key, one wide drawer, attached mirror with rounded edge and carved crest, mid-1800s. Included are four miniature leather bound volumes by Charles Dickens and Alfred Tennyson, 1904, and a carved bone figure of Chinese farmer. Excellent condition. $500/700
18” (46 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kidedged bisque shoulderplate with modeled bosom and shoulderblades, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, brushstroked brows with feathered details, mauve-blushed eyeshadow, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with tiny defined tongue tip, outlined heart-shaped upper lip, dimpled philtrum and chin, pierced ears, brunette hand-tied human hair wig over cork pate, slender kid bébé body, Chevrot hinged hips, wooden lower legs, kid-over-wooden upper arms, bisque forearms with separately-sculpted hands. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bru Jne 6 (head and shoulders) Bébé Bru Bte SGDG (original paper label on chest). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1884. Value Points: lovely bébé from the golden age of the illustrious firm, with entrancing expression, sturdy body with perfect bisque hands, early velvet and silk dress (likely original), undergarments, silk bonnet, and leather shoes signed “Bru Jne Paris 6”. $12,000/15,000
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short feathered brows, rounded nose, bow-shaped lips, ash blonde human hair in long ringlet curls, composition body with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent, eyes faded. Marks: Effanbee Patsy-Ruth (head). Effanbee Durable Doll (dress label). Comments: Effanbee, the model was introduced in 1935, designed to appeal to older girls. Value Points: the rare model has beautiful complexion and hair, and is wearing her original pale pink dotted Swiss batiste dress, one-piece pink cotton slip and panties, socks, original shoes. $400/500
19” (48 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, large round “flirty” googly eyes, painted upper curly lashes, slightly-modeled short brows, grey eye shadow, rounded nose with accent dots, “O”-shaped closed mouth, mohair wig in long blonde ringlet curls, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent, one slipper has small moth hole. Comments: Lenci, circa 1938, from a very limited series of glass-eyed googlies presented by the firm at that time. Value Points: wonderful original condition, the wide-eyed child is wearing organdy ruffled gown in shades of pink and blue, with two matching petticoats, ruffled edge pantaloons, pink felt slippers, satin bow in hair. $1800/2500
97. Italian Brown-Eyed “Prosperity Baby” by Lenci in Pink Felt Costume
15” (38 cm.) Hollow press-modeled head with sculpted short brown baby hair, painted large brown eyes, dark upper eyeliner, rounded nose with accented nostrils, tiny closed mouth, press-modeled toddler body with shoulder and hip jointing. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Lenci, circa 1930, the model was introduced as “Prosperity Baby”. Value Points: wonderfully expressive features, the doll is wearing original organdy dress with rick-rack trim or white cotton undergarments that are also trimmed with pink rick-rack, and with pink felt coat, bonnet and booties with white rick-rack trim and a dangling streamer of flowers. $800/1200
98. Italian Brown-Eyed “Prosperity Baby” by Lenci in Aqua Knit Romper Suit
27” (69 cm.)
Composition socket head on composition shoulder plate, very plump face, green sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lashes,
15” (38 cm.) Hollow press-modeled socket head with sculpted short tan baby hair, painted large brown eyes, dark upper eyeliner, rounded nose with accented nostrils, tiny closed mouth, cloth torso and jointed composition limbs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Lenci, circa 1930, the model was introduced as “Prosperity Baby”. Value Points: rare little wide-eyed doll is wearing original costume comprising knit romper suit with pink applique felt rose buds and aqua felt slippers, and has beautifully-preserved original artistic painting of face. $800/1100
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12” (30 cm.)
Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid poupée body with gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees, stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 3 (head, with artist checkmarks) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Jumeau, circa 1878. Value Points: in fine unplayed with condition, with original flowing waist-length hair, original very sturdy kid body, and with original gown of cream cashmere and lavender silk, with undergarments, and leather slippers. $1400/1900
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26” (66 cm.)
Bisque socket head, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, delicately painted lashes, brushstroked and multi-feathered brows, mauveblushed eyeshadow, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, separately sculpted pierced ears, impressed chin dimple and philtrum, blonde mohair wig over cork
pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists and plump limbs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: EJ/A 10 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, the very rare EJA bébé model was made for one or two years only, 1879/1880, in sizes 10 and 11 only, and few models are known to exist. Value Points: outstanding modeling of the rare doll is accentuated by most delicate softly blushed complexion on finest bisque, original body and body finish, antique burgundy silk costume may be original, undergarments, burgundy velvet and silk bonnet, socks, leather shoes. $12,000/16,000
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upper legs, wire upper arms, bisque forearms, silk costume and woven
101. French Musical Automaton “Little Girl with Surprise Basket of Berries” by Leopold Lambert
20” (51 cm.)
Standing upon a velvet covered wooden base is a bisque-head girl with blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, dark painted lashes and brows, rose blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils, closed mouth with gleaming lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French carton torso and
bonnet. The girl is holding a woven wicker basket tray which is laden with strawberries and flowers and which features a domed top basket at its center, and when wound, music plays, she turns her head side to side, and alternately offers strawberries with her right hand, and then lifts the lid of the domed basket with her left hand, to reveal the surprise beneath: a red feathered bird which twirls around and around when uncovered. Condition: generally excellent, mechanism and music function well. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau 4 (head) L.B. (key) Les Dragons de Villard 39 (hand lettered tune title on underbase). Comments: Leopold Lambert, circa 1890. Value Points: charming movements and music with delightful surprise, especially lovely bisque on doll. $4500/6500
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11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head with brown “cafe-au-lait” complexion, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, long black lashes, black brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, row of tiny teeth, pierced ears, black mohair fleecy wig over cork pate, French brown complexion and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent.
Marks: 2. Comments: Emile Jumeau/SFBJ, 1900. Value Points: in perfectly-preserved, unplayed with condition, the doll has finest bisque and painting, original body and body finish, is wearing original striped silk costume (pencil numbered 2 on inside collar), socks, shoes, gold bead necklace, and has original gilt lettered medallion “Exposition Universelle 1900” and is preserved in her original labeled box. $1200/1700
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5” (13 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kidedged bisque torso, bright blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, single-stroke brows, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig, pegjointed bisque arms and legs, painted white stockings and blue twostrap heeled shoes, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent.
Comments: French, circa 1882, the petite mignonettes were described in French Etrennes catalogs as “poupées de poche” (pocket dolls). Value Points: pert expression is beautifully rendered on the early miniature doll. $500/700
19” (48 cm.) Bisque socket head, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, auburn mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed lady body with shapely bosom and tiny
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waist. Condition: generally excellent.
Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 8 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1888. Value Points: very beautiful face and eyes, original rare body and body finish, wearing original burgundy silk couturier dress from the atelier of Ernestine Jumeau, matching petticoat and pantalets, lace bonnet, French leather shoes. $3000/3800
22” (56 cm.) Bisque socket head with very full cheeks, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, separately-applied pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, pretty antique costume, undergarments, stockings, and shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Jumeau 10 (incised mark, with artist checkmarks) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, the rare model was made for one or two years only, c. 1884. Value Points: gorgeous bébé with very fine creamy pale bisque, very deep blue glass eyes, original body and body finish, signed Jumeau shoes. $3500/4500
106. French Bisque Brown-Eyed Bébé Jumeau with Rare Incised Depose Mark
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22” (56 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with well-defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, separately-modeled pierced ears, brunette mohair bobbed wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, antique boy’s costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose 10 (incised, head, and artist’s checkmarks). Bébé Jumeau Diplome d’Honneur (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1884. Value Points: compelling brown eyes are accentuated by rich color of lashes and eye shadow, very fine quality of bisque and painting. $3500/4500
20” (51 cm.)
Bisque socket head with very plump cheeks, almond shaped brown glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, mauve-blushed eye shadow, feathered brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined pale lips, pierced ears, brunette hand-tied human hair wig, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, plump limbs, antique dress, undergarments, bonnet, stockings, and leather shoes signed Jumeau. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 8 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1880. Value Points: the early portrait model bébé has finest delicate bisque, original body with original finish. Provenance: ex-collection of Washington Dollhouse and Toy Museum. $3800/4800
108. Large German All-Bisque Character, 211, by Kestner
12” (30 cm.) Bisque swivel head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth modeled as though open, outlined lips, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, loop-jointed bisque baby body with bent arms and legs, expressively-posed fingers, fine antique costume is included. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: C made in Germany 7 211 JDK. Comments: Kestner, circa 1910. Value Points: rare to find as all-bisque variation, especially in this larger size, fine original wig. $500/700
109. Three German AllBisque Bye-Lo Babies in Variations of Styles
4 ½” (11 cm)-6”. Each is all-bisque with glass sleep eyes, closed mouth, painted lashes and lips, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs in bent baby pose; one has onepiece head and torso, brunette mohair wig, and bare feet; another has swivel head, painted hair, and painted blue slippers; and the third has swivel head, painted hair, and pink baby slippers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: copr. by Grace S. Putnam Germany (and size numbers). Comments: Germany, circa 1923. Value Points: most endearing tiny all-bisque Bye-lo Babies in three different variations. $800/1000
8” (20 cm.) One-piece bisque head and torso, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, slightly-parted lips, four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig, loop-jointing at shoulders and hips, painted knee-high pink stockings, black one strap shoes, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent, small chips at leg rims. Marks: 150 2. Comments: Kestner, circa 1910. Value Points: beautiful antique undergarments, cream woolen coat with pink lapels, rose cotton dress, flowered woven bonnet accentuating the especially full and lush wig. $400/500
11” (28 cm.) One-piece bisque head and torso, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, brunette mohair wig, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs, knee-high pink ribbed painted stockings, black one strap shoes, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 150 6 (arms and head).
Comments: Kestner, circa 1910. Value
Points: rare large size, very choice modeling, bisque and painting. $600/800
112. Beautiful German Bisque “Mein Liebling”, K*R 117, from Kammer and Reinhardt
23” (58 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 117 58. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, their beloved sweet-faced character marketed as “Mein Susser Liebling” (my sweet darling), circa 1912. Value Points: an exceptionally beautiful example of the sought-after model, with finest dewy patina of the softlyblushed complexion, original soft curled wig, original body, and superb antique costume, bonnet and shoes. $2800/3500
113. German All-Bisque Miniature Doll with Pretty Antique Costume by Kestner
9 ½” (24 cm.) One-piece bisque head and torso, large blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig over
plaster pate, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs, knee-high painted stockings and black one-strap shoes. Condition: generally excellent, few tiny flakes at leg rims. Marks: 150 4. Comments: Kestner, circa 1910. Value Points: wide-eyed child with lovely bisque and painting, antique pink cotton dress and matching bonnet, undergarments. $500/700
23” (58 cm.) seated. 30” doll and stool. Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features depicting a slender fashionable 1920s woman with angular features and smiling expression, brown side-glancing
eyes, side-painted lashes, grey eye shadow, fringed brows, accented nostrils, blushed cheeks, closed mouth with smiling expression and hole in lips for placement of cigarette which is included, brunette mohair bobbed wig with side part, shapely torso, elongated limbs with bent elbows, crossed knees feet, positioned for high heels, jointing at hips and shoulders. Condition: generally excellent, few tiny moth holes in dress. Comments: Lenci, the blonde-haired version of the doll first appeared in the Lenci catalogs in mid-1920s, identified as model 556 with the name “Mimy”; collectors often refer to the doll as Marlene Dietrich. Value Points: extremely rare doll in wonderful state of preservation, wearing her original green felt flapper style dress with ruffle tiered skirt, matching neck ribbon, yellow sleeve ribbon, pearls, original wonderful ruffled bloomers designed to peek from beneath her dress when seated, stockings, heeled shoes, earrings, and is posed seated upon her original yellow wooden stool. $5500/7500
115. Rare Early Italian Felt Character Pierrot by Lenci
23” (58 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, heart-shaped face, heavy eyelids on sculpted downcast and glazed dark brown eyes, black and brown upper eyeliner, tinted brows, black beauty marks, aquiline nose, closed mouth, very lean and elongated torso and limbs, jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Lenci, early 1920s, the model representing the classic theatrical figure of Pierrot, appeared in the earliest Lenci catalogs in several color variations of costume. Value Points: rare color variation of purple and magenta, the costume features double-tiered ruffled collar, felt tunic and pants, black stockings, black skullcap with surmounting climbing vine, and wooden mandolin. $1100/1600
116. Italian Felt Lady Doll by Lenci, Series 200, in Original Costume
24” (61 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, blue side-glancing eyes, grey lower eyeshadow, side painted lashes, singlestroke arched brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, shaded lower lip, brunette mohair wig in extended braids, felt arms and legs, jointing at shoulders and hips, slender elongated torso and limbs. Condition: generally excellent, tiny moth hole on nose and one on dress. Marks: Lenci (cloth label inside dress). Comments; Lenci, circa 1935, Series 200. Value Points: wearing vibrant and fresh original
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costume of yellow felt gown with variegated colorful felt applique flowers, organdy sleeves, pink scarf with applique flowers, undergarments, and kneehigh red leather boots with appliques. $800/1000
20” (51 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, very full cheeks and chin, brown eyes with white eye dots, curly upper lashes, fringed brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented bottom lip, blonde mohair wig captured under a fitted green cap with lace ruffle and with little dainty ringlet curls at the sides of her face and nape, jointed arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent, few moth holes in dress and slight fading. Comments: Lenci, model 252, presented as “Marie Teresa” in the 1928 Lenci catalog, a partner to model 253 which was Mozart. Value Points: very rare doll with unique expression and coiffure, wearing her original green felt gown trimmed with organdy ruffled sleeves and felt flowers, matching cap, undergarments, green felt slippers, and holding her wooden bird cage. $1400/1800
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22” (56 cm.) Bisque socket head with elongated face and very full cheeks, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve-blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, impressed dimples at philtrum and chin, separately-modeled pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-looseball-jointed body with straight wrists, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 10 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878, his early portrait model bébé. Value Points: rare early model with loveliest bisque, original body and body finish, original Jumeau wig, fine antique costume includes leather shoes signed “Bébé Jumeau Depose 10”. $4700/6500
13” (33 cm.) Bisque socket head, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading, dark
eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, accented eye corners, rose blushed eye shadow, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 3 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1886. Value Points: splendid large eyes with rich depth are enhanced by beautiful decoration and finest bisque, original wig, body, body finish, original Jumeau earrings and necklace. $3200/3800
120. French Bisque Paris Bébé by Danel & Cie with Especially Fine Modeling 23” (58 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset
eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined shaded lips, pierced ears, auburn mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Paris-Bébé Tete Depose 11 (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: especially notable quality of sculpting with deeply-defined features enhanced by finest bisque and rich painting. $5500/7500
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wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, original body finish.
Marks: K*R 114 46. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1909, the art character model marketed by the firm as “Gretchen”. Value Points: very fine modeling emphasizes the fretful expression, choice bisque and painting. $2400/2800
12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, one-stroke tapered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with very full pouty lips, blonde mohair wig in side coiled braids, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R 114 30. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, the rare glass-eyed variation of the Gretchen model from the firm’s character series, circa 1912. Value Points: all original, with fine gleaming bisque, original body and body finish, original wig, costume, and cream kidskin shoes with silk rosettes marked L.E. $3500/4500
12” (30 cm.) -18”. Each is all felt with sculpted and hand-painted facial features, including Santa Claus inspired by Thomas Nast wearing red mohair suit and cap, and holding an armload of dolls, toys and books (#249/500, 2004 edition); child doll Milly with brunette mohair braids and smocked dress, holding her cloth doll (#21 from Playtime Collection); and child doll Cole with blonde tousled short hair and striped jersey shirt, holding cloth Humpty Dumpty toy (#21 from Playtime Collection). Condition: generally excellent. Comments: American, R. John Wright studios. Value Points: charming portrayal of idyllic American holiday scene. $800/1000
18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue painted eyes, dark upper eyeliner, one-stroke tapered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full lips, fretful expression, blonde mohair braids, composition and
23” (58 cm.) Standing in wooden pot with hand-painted stenciled designs is a green feathered tree which is decorated with more than 25 hand-blown vintage ornaments including a figural fish, and tinsel garlands and a glass tree-topper ornament. Very good condition. Germany, c. 1910. $600/800
10” (25 cm.) -16” Each is paper mache with painted rosy complexion, blue eyes, thick white painted brows, applied white fur beard and hair, red felt cap with flannel edging, attached to hollow carton torso which separates at the waist for use as candy container, paper mache legs and arms, modeled painted black boots, blue pants, red flannel jacket, each holding branch. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1920, the models are referred to as “wood cutter St. Nicholas”. Value Points: well-preserved traditional holiday figures. $700/900
12” (30 cm.) Each has hard composition head with flanged neck and sculpted blonde hair, (the girl with braided coronet and red bow, and the boy with short side-parted hair), painted facial features, closed mouth, firmly-stuffed cloth body with disc-jointed legs, composition ball-jointed arms, each wearing factory-original folklore costume. Condition: generally excellent, complexion a bit faded on Inge. Marks: Inge (or Harald) W 1 (heads) D.R. 257216 (body).
Comments: Wagner and Zetzche, circa 1916, the dolls were made of a unique composition named “Haralit”.
Defined by their maker as “art character dolls” they were modeled (and named after) Harald and Inge, the children of Zetzche, sculpted by Franz Reissmann. Value Points: rarely-found models, among the final offerings of the important art character movement, are all original. $600/900
9” (23 cm.) and 11”. Each is fine shaved mohair with hand-painted details, large black shoe-button eyes, jointed arms and legs, including Squirrel Nutkin (#1148/2000) with long bushy tail, holding a felt fruit; and Benjamin Bunny (#1158/1500) with brown leather
16” (41 cm.) All cloth doll with pressed and oil-painted hair, complexion and facial features, brown curly hair with tendrils onto forehead, brown painted downcast eyes, white eye dots, black and brown upper eyeliner, tinted brows, blushed ears, stitch-jointed shoulders, disc-jointed hips, separately-stitched thumb. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Germany Kathe Kruse 5407. Comments: Kathe Kruse, circa 1915. Value Points: well-detailed modeling with particularly fine definition around the eyes and mouth of the early model Kruse. $1200/1600
12” (30 cm.)
Curly light mohair cat in standing pose, with swivel head, jointing at shoulders and hips, has felt ears, green glass eyes, stitched nose, felt paw pads, red velvet stitched-on boots, long stitched-on tail. Condition: very good, velvet finish on boots is worn, felt paws are spotted. Comments: Germany, circa 1930s, possibly Steiff. $400/500
shoes, brown felt jacket, green woolen cap with pom-pom. Near mint condition. R. John Wright, from his Beatrix Potter collection, c. 1999. $600/800
130. Six German Mohair Miniature Animals by Steiff
Including 3” green velvet frog with amber glass eyes, painted details, Steiff button; 4” Macki with original costume, bristle hair, original paper tag and original
button and yellow cloth tag 712; 3” Pieps mouse with pink-tinted felt ears, black bead eyes and nose, tail, original paper label, Steiff button and yellow cloth tag 4808.05; 3” brown mohair monkey with felt face and paws, Steiff button; 6” brown mohair monkey with felt face and amber glass eyes; and 5” white monkey with felt face and black bead eyes, with Steiff button and yellow cloth tag. All excellent except white monkey which is a tad worn. Germany, Steiff, mid 1900s. $500/700
16” (41 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, center seam, pronounced nose, black shoe-button eyes, painted dabs of red complexion, black mohair wig with long braids, jointing at shoulders and hips, wearing original felt and cotton costume, leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Steiff (button in left ear). Comments: Steiff, circa 1910, rare character doll from the early series; Steiff presented various American tribes in his inventory, according to Cieslik’s Button in Ear Steiff Encyclopedia, page 135. Value Points: rare to find model with distinctively-modeled features, original facial paint and original costume are well-preserved. $1100/1500
14” (36 cm.) lion, 19” scarecrow including hat. Firmly stuffed cloth scarecrow with brown flannel face, painted features, black shoe-button eyes, twill four-finger hands, brown stitched-on pants, black belt boots, green cotton serge with patch pockets, twine belt, black woolen hat; and standing lion with pressed flannel face having painted features, black shoe-button eyes, long brown silky plush mane and knees, shaved golden plush coat, jointed arms, elongated tail. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Joy Toys of Australia, c. 1939, the firm was licensed to create memorabilia inspired by Wizard of Oz film; four characters from the film, Dorothy, Lion, Scarecrow and Woodsman, were mentioned by the firm in their 1939-40 catalog, but their demand was extremely low, and other examples are not presently known to exist. The pair was shown by Lila Rait in her book, Through the Nursery Window, page 213, who had acquired them from the family of the original boy who owned them. Value Points: very rare characters in wonderful state of preservation. $2200/3500
14” (36 cm.) The four poster wooden cradle of fine hardwood has flat-top finials, dowel-jointing and nicely shaped rocker base; the cradle is designed for a secondary use because when turned upside down its very solid flat-topped finials serve as legs for a sturdy bench or stool. Excellent condition. American, mid1800s, along with antique cotton quilt. $400/500
17” (43 cm.) Hand-pressed paper mache head with flanged neck, rich black complexion and hair, sculpted very tight short curly hair with details of curls tumbling onto the forehead, sculpted angled black brows, heavily lidded inset brown eyes with black eyeliner, broad rounded nose, closed mouth with full pouting downcast lips, very plump cheeks, three modeled tears on cheeks as though falling from eyes, brown muslin torso and upper legs, composition lower limbs, wearing checkered cotton dress, undergarments, shoes, stockings. Condition: generally excellent.
Marks: 1901 LM. Comments: attributed to Leo Moss, circa 1901, the itinerant black carpenter of Georgia is believed to have created a small number of one-of-akind dolls depicting children of his small town world;
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31” (79 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and
feathered brows, shaded eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with very full shaded and outlined lips, separately-modeled pierced eras, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 14 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1886. Value Points: lovely brown-eyed bébé with fine complexion and painting, original body and body finish, lovely antique costume. $3500/4500
29” (74 cm.) Attached to long wooden handle is the paper mache head of Polichinelle with painted complexion and facial features, having original factory costume decorative party colors and accents. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1885. Value Points: designed for use as party favors, few of the paper mache marottes have survived, this example in fine all-original condition.
$400/500
12” (30 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate with modeled bosom and shoulderblades, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with modeled tongue tip between the shaded and
outlined lips, pierced ears, slender kid bébé body with scalloped edge collarette, kid over wooden upper arms, hinged bisque lower arms and hands, Chevrot-hinged hips, wooden lower legs, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, original finish on lower legs is scuffed. Marks: Bru Jne 2 (head) Bru Jne No. 2 (shoulders) Bébé Bru SGDG...(paper label on torso). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, Chevrot era, c. 1884. Value Points: outstanding example of petite-size bébé with finest bisque, complexion and painting, perfect bisque hands, sturdy body, and owning original muslin chemise with Bébé Bru banner, and leather shoes signed “Bru Jne Paris” and “2”. $18,000/23,000
13” (33 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass enamel eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose-blushed eyeshadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-balljointed body with straight wrists, lovely antique costume (may be original), undergarments, stockings, leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 5 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878. Value Points: the early period bébé has original body and body finish, most endearing shy expression enhanced by beautiful eyes and dainty blush, soft original wig. $3500/4500
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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”. $5500/7500
22” (56 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve-blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, impressed dimples at philtrum and lip corners, separately modeled pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden body with straight wrists, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, original body and body finish. Marks: 9 X (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1882. Value Points: rarely found early model with finest bisque and painting, entrancing gentle expression. $4500/5700
18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes that operate from wire-lever mechanism at the back of her head, painted lashes, brushstroked fringed brows, rose-blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over Steiner pate, French composition fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent.
Marks: J. Steiner Bte SGDG Sie C 2 Bourgoin (back of head) J. Steiner (eyes) 2 (pate). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1884. Value Points: rare early model with original deposed eye mechanism, original body and body
finish, beautiful multilayered antique costume.
$3200/3700
14” (36 cm.) h. seated. 8” x 8” base. Posed seated on a wooden base with elaborate gilt filigree edging and colorful scenes in the Watteau manner is a bisque head lady with brown glass eyes, closed mouth, ornate mohair wig, paper mache and metal body with crossed legs and hands shaped to hold a beautifully designed wooden mandolin, wearing original costume. When wound, music plays, she strums the mandolin, taps her foot and turns her head side to side. Condition: generally excellent, music and mechanism function well.
Comments: French, early 1900s. Value Points: very pleasing scene is enhanced by high quality of decorative base and mandolin.
$1400/1900
27” (69 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump face and pale complexion, large brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with rich accent line between the outlined lips, dimpled chin, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F. 11 G. (block letters).
Comments: Gaultier, circa 1882. Value Points: very beautiful face and bisque on the early model with original body and body finish, and wearing richly woven costume with original label from the Paris department store of Au Louvre, with matching boots and bonnet, original undergarments.
$4500/5500
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11” (28 cm.) x 10”. Set within matching wooden frames with gold leaf finish, each is a finely wrought silk embroidered scene, one depicting a young girl in red gown seated in the garden alongside a reclining lion and donkey, and the other depicts a young girl in garden-like setting placing flowers on a bower with embroidered name “Shakespeare”. Very
good condition, one has slight wear to silk background. English, early 1800s. $700/900
22” (56 cm.) h. 29”w. The wooden coach with opening doors on each side to the fitted interior with one leather seat and one wooden plank seat, has driver’s bench in the front, and rests upon a cast metal frame with wheels which move forward and back and turning; the coach has original yellow paint with stenciled designs. Excellent condition. Mid-1800s. $700/900
20” (51 cm.) One-piece wooden head and torso with shapely bosom and waist, slightly-shaped back torso and head, unusual pear-shaped face with dainty point chin and nose, wide inset brown enamel eyes, dark eyeliner, “dot” lashes and arched brows, closed mouth, blush spots on cheeks, brunette human hair, cloth upper arms, wooden lower legs with spatula hands, dowel-jointing at hips and knees, slightly-shapely legs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: English, mid-1700s, the early ownership of the doll is not known but in the early 1900s, the doll was found in the connoisseur collection of
A.M.G. Seligmann, colleague of Henri d’Allegmagne, the famed early scholar of French dolls. The doll appeared in a 1931 exhibition Yesterday’s Children and was featured in that catalog (see photograph).
Value Points: wonderful facial shape with piquant expression, original painting, body, and wearing fine original transfer-patterned gown, undergarments, coin pocket, hoop, laced slippers, bonnet, and jewelry, and owns an additional early silk gown “a la polonaise”. $18,000/23,000
18” (46 cm.) One-piece carved wooden solid domed head and torso, elongated throat, oval-shaped face with high forehead, painted brown eyes with brown outline, red upper eyeliner, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils of aquiline nose, closed mouth, blushed cheeks and chin, cloth upper arms, wooden hands with separately-sculpted fingers, wooden cage skirt. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Continental, late 1700s. Value Points: fine original painting of features and complexion, wearing early silk brocade underskirt with metallic borders, front panel gown and floor-length silk cape with original embroidery, lace-backed beaded coiffe.
10” (25 cm.) figure. 13”l. cradle. Carved wooden taufling, flat-back carved wooden head with deeply sculpted brown curly hair, inset upperglancing enamel eyes, tiny tongue tip, blushed detail of cheeks, chin and nose, attached to hollow-torso wooden panel which contains a number of early folded papers with names and messages in various old script writing, and a carton cover to the panel with German-language script (translated here) reading “In the interior of this statue of baby Jesus there are reliquaries from the holy land, and various graces” and signed “restored C.L. Rochus 1939”. The figure is costumed in early silk and embroidered tapestry, and is presented in early carved wooden cradle with gold leaf finish. Germany/Austria, early 1800s. $1200/1500
150. Early American Wooden Doll Trunk with Cast Brass Handle
11” (28 cm.) The wooden trunk with hinged domed lid has
hide cover, cast brass bail handle and key, cast iron lock plate, leather straps with brass studs, and is covered inside with early newsprint. Excellent condition. American, early 1800s, rare early trunk with intriguing newsprint clues. $500/800
151. Early Silk Portrait with HandPainted Detailing in Original Frame
10” (25 cm.) x 12” framed. Presented within a walnut frame with wooden backing, is a fulllength portrait of regally-clothed woman, posed against a balcony scene with handpainted curtain and various shrubs and trees in the background; the woman has painted facial features and hands, and her headdress, gown and robe are stitched and applique silk fabrics which lend dimensional depth. Very good condition, some darkening of background. Continental, early 1800s. $500/700
152. 19th Century German Carved Wooden Mannequin Figure with Full Articulation
27” (69 cm.) Of finely-grained hardwood, the mannequin figure has solid domed swivel head with carved definition of facial features, oval face and elongated figure of adult, defined musculature, ballswivel waist, dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips and knees, defined sculpting of finger and toe nails. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, mid-1800s, the stylistic articulation of the mannequin inspired the wooden body of the Bru poupée which it closely copied. Value Points: fine quality wood accentuating the carving, original natural finish. $800/1100
17” (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with darker outer iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupée body with gusset-jointing. Condition: generally excellent, body especially clean and sturdy. Marks: 2 (head and shoulders) F.G. (head) 2 (inside wig). Comments: Gaultier, circa 1875. Value Points: pristine condition, original wig, original muslin chemise and with leather heeled slippers and gown with ruffletiered bustle. $1800/2300
18” (46 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, extra articulation allowing head to tilt forward and side-to-side as well as swivel, blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, accent line between the shaded lips, ears pierced into head, brunette human hair with wax orange blossom coronet, cork pate,
wooden shapely body with swivel waist, doweljointing at shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees and ankles, and with extra pivot at upper legs, antique silk day dress, undergarments. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1860. Value Points: rarity neck swivel and deluxe articulation of body with original painted finish, finest bisque and complexion. $2800/3400
16” (41 cm.) Bisque swivel head with flatcut neck socket on corresponding bisque shoulderplate, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, dark
painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, unpierced ears, firmly-stuffed kid body with gusset-jointing at hips, wooden ball-jointing at knees, bisque arms to above the elbows. Condition: generally excellent except restoration to hands,
especially sturdy and fresh. Marks: B 3 S. Comments: Blampoix, circa 1860. Value Points: brilliant cobalt blue eyes beautifully contrasts the pale complexion, rare neck style, rare body style, wearing antique moss green silk gown, undergarments, leather boots.
24” (61 cm.) x 13” x 12”. The two-room wooden dollhouse with opening doorway between has columned front and three windows at the back fitted with lovely curtains. The room has original wall and paper flooring, and the parlor, dining room and bedroom are fitted with sets of maple wood furnishings, as well as a tinplate fireplace and two hanging chandeliers. The table is set with soft metal cutlery on napkins, metal plates, and there are various accessories including clock, framed prints and more. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1900, an appealing petite size room with charming arrangements. $900/1300
7” (18 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, large cobalt blue glass inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs with painted pink stockings and black two-strap heeled shoes, antique silk boy’s Sunday Best costume and hat. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2 (head and torso). Comments: for the French market, circa 1884. Value Points: wonderfully-expressive large eyes and richly-painted features on the early all-bisque with rare pink-painted stockings and silk costume. $1200/1500
5” (13 cm.) Solid domed bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, cobalt blue glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes, single-stroke brows, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig with long braids, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white stockings and blue two-strap shoes, antique blue silk costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1885. Value Points: beautiful doll with very full lips and brilliant eyes. $900/1300
21” (53 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, large deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, cork pate, French kid poupée body with gusset jointing at elbows, hips and knees. Condition: there is an old dime-sized chip and reglue at low back neck socket, missing finger on left hand, body very sturdy. Marks: 8 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body).
Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878. Value Points: gorgeous eyes beautifully contrast her fine blue silk ensemble. $1400/1800
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27” (69 cm.)
Pink-tinted bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted long curly lashes, widely feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, rounded nose, closed mouth with accent line between the downcast pouting lips, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, original body and body finish. Marks: 6969 Germany Heubach (sunburst mark) 11. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1915. Value Points: the soughtafter glass-eyed pouting character is seldom found in this fine larger size, superb quality of bisque and decoration. $1700/2100
19” (48 cm.)
Pink-tinted solid domed bisque socket head, painted light brown brushstroked boyish style hair, deeply-impressed scowl lines around the eyes and mouth, intaglio dark blue eyes in deeply-set sockets, black upper eyeliner, curvy brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth modeled as though wide open and crying, defined tongue, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique boy’s costume.
Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 8 Germany.
Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1910. Value Points: rare model with especially fine quality of bisque, sculpting and painting, original body and body finish. $800/1100
19” (48 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, sculpted hair with forelock curl, small blue glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, lightly-tinted brows, open mouth with sculpted tongue tip at lower lip, row of porcelain upper teeth, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique mariner costume. Condition: generally excellent, some body retouch. Marks: Germany 926 5. Comments: Germany, mystery maker, possibly Porzellanfabrick Mergensgereuth, circa 1920. Value Points: rare model with wonderful dimpled smiling expression, impressed crinkles around eye corners and cheeks, fine quality bisque. $700/900
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25” (64 cm.) Pink tinted bisque socket head, large blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, incised eyeliner, feathered brows, accented nostrils of rounded nose, open mouth, shaded and accented lips, impressed dimple in center of bottom lip, four porcelain teeth, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 5689 12 Heubach (sunburst) Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912. Value Points: rare model especially in this large size, complemented by choicest bisque, sculpting and painting, original body finish, antique school girl costume. $1800/2300
164. Beautiful Petite French Bébé by Emile Jumeau with Original Costume and Signed Shoes
12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lush long lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 3 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1885. Value Points: entrancing beautiful eyes enhanced with beautiful lashes and brows, original wig, original body and body finish, and with fine original
costume, undergarments, bonnet, earrings, socks, and leather shoes with rosettes signed Bébé Jumeau. $3800/4500
22” (56 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead with very plump face, cobalt blue glass eyes with very thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented center line, blonde lambswool wig, muslin stitch-jointed body, leather arms, antique cutwork costume, undergarment, leather boots, bonnet. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1860. Value Points: especially beautiful complexion enhanced by cobalt blue eyes, originally body. $1200/1500
26” (66 cm.) Bisque socket head, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, delicately-painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, rose-blushed eye shadow, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, separately-modeled pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 12 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (torso). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1882. Value Points: the wistful expression is beautifully-achieved on this beloved Bébé Triste, and enhanced by finest delicate bisque, original body and body finish, wearing superb antique embroidered princess-style dress, undergarments, bonnet, and original shoes signed “Bébé Jumeau Depose 12”. $8000/11,000
12” (30 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, very large blue glass spiral-threaded eyes with darker blue outer rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with daintily accented rosebud-shaped lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid bébé body with gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees, bisque hands, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, very sturdy body. Marks: F. 4/0 G. (block letters).
Comments: Gaultier, circa 1880. Value Points: rare early model with sturdy original body, splendid eyes, beautiful bisque hands. $3800/4500
9” (23 cm.) h. 8 ½” w. shoulderplate. Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass enamel inset eyes with darker blue outer rims, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accent line between the shaded lips, pierced ears, brunette hand-tied human hair wig over cork pate. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1865. Value Points: superb bisque and painting on the rare exhibition size poupée head and shoulderplate. $1500/2100
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5” (13 cm.) Each is created of pale green silk satin and decorated with beaded, lace and silk ribbons, the set comprising a bellows-shaped cushion with pink ribbon ties; pea pod of patterned cotton with five peas and a silk rosebud; all-bisque baby with painted hair and facial features, enclosed in a silk pincushion and resting on pincushion pillow; and an allbisque doll with blonde mohair wig (tiny flake on left toes), in elaborate silk costume with pink ties, attached with little green pincushions and with original ink script label “Little Bo Peep”; the group preserved in original (worn) box. Excellent condition, unused. For the French market, circa 1900. $800/1000
18” (46 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque
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shoulderplate, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with darker blue outer rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth, accent line between the rosebudshaped lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French kid bébé body with gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees, bisque forearms and hands. Condition: bisque head, shoulderplate and hands excellent, body original albeit worn. Marks: F. 6 G. Comments: Gaultier, circa 1880. Value Points: rare early model with entrancing gentle expression, very beautiful eyes, fine sculpting of bisque hands. $3500/4500
22” (56 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lower lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, dimpled chin and philtrum, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, one-piece walking legs which when moved forward and back cause the doll’s head to turn side to side and the doll to cry “mama”. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Dep 9. Comments: French, Jumeau/SFBJ, circa 1900. Value Points: unplayed with condition, the doll has original wig and (very frail) rose silk costume with matching bonnet, undergarments, socks, shoes signed “Paris Depose 9”, and black silk banner with gilt lettering “Je Parle/Je Marche, J’Envoie des Baisers”. Value Points: lovely luminous bisque, original costume and signed shoes. $1200/1500
14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, softly curled blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, one shoe missing. Marks: 79 5 Germany (and red stamp Wimpern mark). Comments: Handwerck, circa 1900. Value Points: near mint condition, the doll is wearing pristine original multi-layered costume including lace dress and undergarments, black stockings, black shoes, woven bonnet, and original paper label “A La Recompense Jouets...Paris” on body and one shoe. The doll is photographed and described in the book Through the Nursery Window by Lila Rait, page 105, and a copy of the book is included. $1100/1300
25” (64 cm.) Bisque socket head, large brown/green glass eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, row of teeth, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over Steiner pate, Steiner composition fully-jointed body with straight wrists, original white finger nails. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 15 (incised, with symbol as shown in photograph) Le Parisien (blue stamp).
Comments: Jules Steiner, Successors, circa 1895. Value Points: superb and all-original, the bébé was presented by the prestige Parisian doll shop, Au Nain Bleu, with original Au Nain Bleu label on torso, on bonnet lining, and on soles of cream kidskin shoes; comprising lavish lace dress with silk lining, peach silk ribbons, extravagant bonnet of pleated crepe de chine and feathers, original undergarments, stockings and shoes. $3000/4000
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13” (33 cm.)
Bisque socket head with sculpted grey Uncle Sam top hat trimmed with blue band decorated with stars, tendrils of brown sculpted hair, blue glass side-glancing googly eyes, single-stroke brows, closed
mouth with impish smile, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, wearing traditional Uncle Sam costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Dep Elite U.S. 1. Comments: Max Handwerck, circa 1917. Value Points: among the rarest of the Handwerck Elite series, with wonderfully-sculpted jaunty hat complementing the impish expression. $1100/1400
176. German Bisque Helmet Googly by Max Handwerck
13” (33 cm.)
11” (28 cm.)
Bisque socket head, rounded facial modeling with plump rosy cheeks, large round blue glass sleep and side-glancing googly eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly upper lashes, side-angled feathered brows, tiny button-shaped nose, closed mouth with slightly upturned accented lips, original blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: A made in Germany 5 JDK 221 Ges Gesch. Comments: Kestner, circa 1912, their googly model inspired by the glass-eyed Kewpie which the firm also produced at the same time.
Value Points: rare petite size of the most endearing googly with choicest bisque, original wig, pate, original body and fabulous original body finish. $2800/3500
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Bisque socket head with sculpted green helmet having finial peak and raised emblem on spread wing eagle, brown curly hair peeking beneath the helmet, blue glass side-glancing googly eyes, dark eyeliner painted lashes, short-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with wide beaming smile, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, green khaki uniform, shoes. Condition: generally excellent.
Marks: Dep Elite D. 1. Comments: Max Handwerck. c. 1916, from the German WWI googly series which included molded hat/helmet googlies from various nations. Value Points: excellent bisque and fine modeling. $1000/1200
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177. All-Original German Bisque Googly, Model 323, by Marseille
8” (20 cm.)
Bisque socket head, large blue glass sleep and side-glancing googly eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, singlestroke brows, closed mouth with accent center line, dimpled cheeks, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition five-piece toddler body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Armand Marseille Germany 323 A 8/0 M. Comments: Marseille, circa 1920. Value Points: especially deep modeling and fine bisque, all original wig, body and romper suit and shoes. $500/700
178. AllOriginal German Bisque Googly, Model 253, by Marseille for Borgfeldt
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Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep and side-glancing googly eyes, painted lashes, one-stroke brows, closed mouth with impish smile, brunette mohair wig, fivepiece composition body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: G 253 B Germany A 11/0 M. Comments: Marseille, for Borgfeldt, circa 1925. Value Points: very fine bisque and painting, original wig and body, original costume with dainty apron. $400/500
7” (18 cm.)
179. Mischievous German Bisque “Einco” Googly by Gebruder Heubach in Rare Size
10 ½” (27 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead with chubby rounded face, rosy complexion, blue glass sleep and side-glancing googly eyes, dark eyeliner, dark upper eye-shadow, sideangled brows with feathering detail, button-shaped nose with accented nostrils, closed mouth with sassy smile, brunette mohair wig, kid toddler body with pin-jointing, bisque forearms and hands, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 8723 Einco 1 Heubach (in square) Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, exclusively for Eisenmann & Co. Value Points: the googly model is rarely found, this example with superlative bisque and painting, rare small size, near mint body. $1200/1500
180. French Bisque Brown-Eyed Bébé by Emile Jumeau in Mariner Costume
26” (66 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, rose blushed eye shadow, lushly-painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with beautifullyshaped lips, brunette hand-tied human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 12 (and artist check marks, head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1888. Value Points: beautiful quality of sculpting, complexion and features, original body and body finish, wearing antique blue woolen mariner costume. $3200/3600
181. French Bisque Character, Model 237, by SFBJ in Nautical Costume with Toy Boat
14” (36 cm.) Solid-domed bisque socket head, painted brown boyish hair, blue glass eyes with deep jewel-like effect, painted lashes and one-stroke brows, slightly-parted lips with row of porcelain teeth, French composition and wooden body jointed at shoulders and hips. Condition: bisque excellent, body original, some body wear, missing one finger. Marks: 237 0 (head) Brevere SGDG (body). Comments: SFBJ, circa 1912. Value Points: fine quality of bisque enhanced by rich eyes, wearing navy blue wool nautical suit, saddle shoes, and carrying toy boat. $1100/1300
182. French Bisque Art Character Doll Depicting a Crying Child, Model 233, by SFBJ
19” (48 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, sculpted boyish hair with sidepart, dark blue glass squinting inset eyes, painted brown lashes, single-stroke brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth modeled as though wide open and crying, sculpted tongue, row of beaded upper teeth and two beaded lower teeth, French composition and wooden fullyjointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 233 Paris 6. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1912. Value Points: the larger size allows for especially fine modeling depicting a crying child, with impressed crying crinkles around the eyes and mouth. $1800/2200
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183. French Bisque Pouty Character, 252, by SFBJ with Toddler Body
15” (38 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 pursed lips lending a pouty expression, accent line between the lips, blonde mohair wig, French composition fully-jointed toddler body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 252 Paris 6. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1915. Value Points: among the rarest of the SFBJ 200 character series, with especially fine quality of modeling and bisque, wearing very fine antique mariner costume. $1800/2200
22” (56 cm.) Bisque socket head with very full cheeks, brown glass sleep eyes which operate from lever at back of head, dark eyeliner, painted lashes with “dot” highlights, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and multi-feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, open mouth with upturned lip corners and double row of tiniest teeth, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, cork pate, French composition fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, hands retouched. Marks: Figure B 15 J. Steiner Bte SGDG Paris (head) Le Petit Parisien
Bébé Steiner Medaille d’Or Paris 1889 (body) J. Steiner (eyes). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1885. Value Points: the rarity of the bébé is enhanced further by finest delicate bisque and painting, dainty tiny teeth, original signed eyes, original body, and beautiful antique costume. $3800/4500
185. German All-Bisque Miniature Doll, Model 886, with High Black Stockings
5 ½” (14 cm.)
Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, blonde lambswool wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, thighhigh painted stockings and brown shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 886 1. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1885. Value Points: very dear wide-eyed miniature is wearing original sheer organdy gown with red edging and elongated gathered train. $500/700
12” (30 cm.) Paper mache kitten is lavishly covered with white fur, has large green glass eyes, pink nose, and is posed standing, holding a lorgnette in its right hand. When wound, the kitten moves arms up and down, turning head, as though viewing a scene through his lorgnette. Condition: structurally excellent, mechanism functions well. Marks: R.D. (key). Comments: Roullet et Decamps, circa 1900.
Value Points: amusing automaton with wellpreserved structure, fur, and accessories.
$900/1300
187. Beautiful French Bisque Bébé Steiner, Figure A, in Beautiful Antique Costume with “Au Bon Marche”
Labeled Bonnet 24” (61 cm.) Bisque socket head, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes with “dot” highlights, brushstroked brows with feathering, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with shaded lips and upturned lip corners, dimpled chin, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition fully jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: J. Steiner Bte SGDG Paris Fre A 17 (head) Le Petit Parisien Bébé Steiner Medaille D’Or Paris 1889 (body). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1890.
Value Points: beautiful delicate complexion is perfectly complemented by the silk rose and cream striped frock with lace trim, and with undergarments, leather shoes, and lavish ruffled cutwork bonnet with original label “Au Bon Marche Paris”. $3200/4500
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accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig with coiled braids, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body, straight wrists, antique comb and bonnet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 7. Comments: Sonneberg, mystery maker, circa 1885. Value Points: especially charming demeanor enhanced by large blue eyes, lovely bisque, original body and body finish. $1100/1300
190. Sonneberg Bisque Doll by Mystery Maker, Model 117, in the Bru Look-Alike Manner
15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, very plump rosy cheeks, blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the very full outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully jointed body with straight wrists, pretty antique costume.
Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 117 3. Comments: Sonneberg, circa 1885, mystery maker, from the same series as #188 and #191 of this catalog, with close resemblance to the early bébés of Bru. $1200/1500
188. Sonneberg Bisque Doll, Model 120, by Mystery Maker as Look-Alike Bru
16” (41 cm.)
Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, very plump cheeks, blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined lips, impressed philtrum and lip corners, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully jointed body with straight wrists, pretty antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 120 10. Comments: Sonneberg, circa 1885, mystery maker, the model was designed to emulate the circle dot bébé by Leon Casimir Bru, whose market the doll sought to capture. $1200/1500
15” (38 cm.)
Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows,
9” (23 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, single-stroke brows, closed mouth with very full outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully jointed body with straight wrists, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 121 0. Comments: Sonneberg, mystery maker, circa 1885, from the same series as Lots #188 and #190 of this catalog. Value Points: very expressive features with wistful expression, artistic painting. $800/1100
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9” (23 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, blue glass inset eyes with thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the lips, pierced ears, blonde lambswool wig over cork pate, Sonneberg composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, original body and body finish albeit fingertips worn
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away on right hand. Marks: G.K. 39.20. Comments: Kuhnlenz, circa 1880, the model closely resembles early French bisque bébés whose market it attempted to capture. Value Points: gorgeous small doll with entrancing eyes, antique costume. $800/1100
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Points: pristine unplayed with condition, gorgeous painting around eyes and lips, original wig, Jumeau chemise with red silk Bébé Jumeau banner, leather shoes signed Paris Depose 12 with bee symbol, and with original labeled box. $4000/5200
22” (56 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, lushly-painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 10 (and artist checkmarks, head) Bébé Jumeau Diplome d’Honneur (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1888. Value Points: especially beautiful complexion with luminous patina, rich decoration around the eyes, original body and body finish, original chemise dress with Bébé Jumeau gilt lettered label, original earrings, socks, and shoes signed “Bébé Jumeau Depose 10”. $3000/3500
193. An All-Original French Bisque Bébé Jumeau, Size 12, with Original Chemise and Box
25” (64 cm.) Bisque socket head with plump cheeks, large brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, lushly-painted lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, widely-arched brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with richly-shaded lips, pierced ears, original wheat blonde hand-tied human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 12 (and artist checkmarks) Bébé Jumeau BTE SGDG Depose (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1890. Value
13” (33 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, row of tiny porcelain teeth, outlined lips with upturned lip corners, dimpled double chin, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Juillien 3. Comments: Juillien, circa 1895. Value Points: rare-to-find model in pleasing petite size is wearing original
red silk dress, original undergarments, red woven hat, woven socks and leather shoes signed J.Jne for Juillian. $1200/1500
196. French Bisque Bébé E.J. by Jumeau, Size 7, with Original Head Band and Jumeau Chemise
17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted dark lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, shaded eye corners, closed mouth with richly shaded lips, pierced ears,
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blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fullyjointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose E. 7 J. (and artist checkmarks on head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1884. Value Points: unusual dramatic decoration of the features, very deep paperweight eyes, original body and body finish, original wig with original head band, Jumeau chemise dress, undergarments, shoes and socks. $3500/4500
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198. Italian Felt Character as Mexican Boy, 300 Series, by Lenci
17” (43 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, brown side-glancing eyes, painted upper lashes, grey eye shadow, closed mouth with pouting expression, brunette side-parted mohair wig, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent, few moth holes at top of hat, slight dustiness. Comments: Lenci, circa 1930. Value Points: the doll wears original well-
detailed felt costume of black trousers with braid and button trim, tan jacket and vest with appliques, red bow, brown leather boots with spurs, large brown wide-brimmed felt hat with yellow and red applique. $900/1200
42” overall (107 cm.) 22”w. The wooden cart with two large spoked wheels and polychromed original painted finish was designed for use in ceremonial processional parades, this being a child-sized variation of the larger parade carts. The cart has original exuberant and colorful painting with various historical scenes which are told at the top of each panel in Sicilian. In addition to the painted scenes, there are carved sculptures including 12 carved faces and carved serpents with long tonguers on the harness shafts. The carriage bed has a large painted face with side-glancing eyes. Excellent original condition and painting overall, one small piece of missing wood on the removable gate. Sicilian, late 1800s. $800/1100
24” (61 cm.) Felt swivel head with up-tilted face on long slender neck, pressed and painted facial features, well-defined chin and cheek bones, side-glancing brown eyes with very heavy eyelids, lushly-painted black lashes, black brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with painted teeth, black mohair wig decorated with felt flowers and hair comb, long slender lady shape, molded left bent elbow, hip and knees jointing, high heel posed feet. Condition: generally excellent, one small break in comb. Marks: Lenci (original label). Comments: Lenci, from their 165 series of salon dolls, circa 1925. Value Points: rare early model with wonderfully preserved facial painting and wig, wearing original costume comprising tiered organdy gown with applique red felt dots, black fringed shawl with red felt roses at the bodice, organdy ruffled petticoats, black silk stockings, black felt heeled shoes with red roses, large bangle earrings, and holding a wooden guitar in painting, brilliant yellow and red colors. $1200/1800
18” (46 cm.) All-cloth doll with swivel head, firmly-pressed and oilpainted facial features, shaded brown eyes, thick black and brown upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, rounded nose with accent dots, plump cheeks, full chin, light brown hair with bangs and braids, stitch-jointed arms, disc-jointed legs. Condition: generally excellent, some light spotting on original costume. Marks: Kathe Kruse (left foot). Kathe Kruse (original paper label along with original ink script notation “na noll-Brigitte OXII I H”). Comments: Kathe Kruse, circa 1935. Value Points: well-preserved model with the company’s Jubilee years is wearing original dress with matching cap, socks, shoes. $700/800
12” (30 cm.)
Bisque socket head, tiny blue glass sleep eyes, fringed upper lashes and brows, accented nostrils, very rosy cheeks, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Germany Goebel 4. Comments: Goebel, circa 1915. Value Points: deeply-modeled quizzical features. $500/700
6 ½” (17 cm.) Each is all hard-composition doll with swivel head, jointed arms, one-piece body, legs posed as though walking, sculpted hair in classic style, she with topknot and short bobbed curls, he with side-parted bobbed hair, each with glass googly eyes glancing at each other, chubby dimpled cheeks, and sculpted painted costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: from original designs by Grace Drayton, the dolls were made in Japan and marketed by Ideal, circa 1916. Value Points: rare set of glass-eyed googlies in wonderfully preserved condition designed by celebrated American artist. $600/800
204. German Bisque Pouting Child, Model, 115A, “Phillip”, by Kammer and Reinhardt
15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, dark eyeliner, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with fretful expression, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with chubby
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115/A 38. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912, the model marketed as “Phillip”. Value Points: finest quality of bisque with luminous complexion, original body and body finish, antique mariner costume. $1200/1600
205. Rare Sculpted Hair Variation of German Bisque Art Character, 115, by Kammer and Reinhardt
15” (38 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head with light brown sculpted hair having pronounced forelock detail, small blue glass sleep eyes, short painted lashes, onestroke short brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, downcast lips in pouting expression, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R S&H 115/38.
Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1915, the model was marketed by the firm as “Phillip”. Value Points: rarer sculpted hair variation of the 115 model, with superb detail or modeling especially around the eyes and forelock curls. $2000/2500
206. French Bisque Character, Model 226, by SFBJ in Trunk and Trousseau for Au Nain Bleu 12” (30 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, brushstroked baby hair, blue glass inset eyes, painted curly lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, composition baby body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 226- 0. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1912. Value Points: in fine original condition wearing white pique romper suit, the doll is presented in its original trunk with two lift-out trays filled with an assortment of additional original costumes, one dress has silk label of Au Nain Bleu, and the trunk has original metal label of Au Nain Bleu at the key hole. $2200/2700
10” (25 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth, accent line between the lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over Steiner pate, French composition body with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: A 2 Paris (head) Bébé Le Parisien Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1890. Value Points: pretty tiny bébé with original signed body, antique costume. $1100/1300
208. French Bisque Bébé by Maison Bru, Chevrot Era, with Signed Original Body and Shoes
20” (51 cm.)
Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, dimpled chin and philtrum, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, slender kid bébé body with scalloped edge collarette, kid-over-wooden upper arms and legs, Chevrot hinged hips, carved wooden lower arms and legs, antique
costume. Condition: generally excellent.
Marks: Bru Jne 7 (head) Bébé Bru Bte SGDG (body). Comments: Maison Bru, Chevrot era, the rare variation to the classic Bru kid body was made with wooden arms and legs, introduced by Henri Chevrot in his advertising in the 1886 L’Annuaire du Commerce. Value Points: lovely Bru Bébé with exceptionally fine condition of original body, wearing original shoes signed “Bru Jne Paris 7”.
17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eyeshadow, brushstroked and multi-feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth, defined space between the outlined heart-shaped lips, pierced ears, French wooden body with jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, bisque lower arms, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, middle finger tip restored on left hand. Marks: Bru Jne 8 (head) Bébé Bru (stamp on body). Comments: Maison Bru, Girard epoch, circa 1890, his first production of wooden body appeared with bisque lower arms for a very short time only. Value Points: rare model with choice bisque and painting, rare original signed body. $8000/10,000
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20” (51 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted dark curly lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth, outlined shaded lips, dimpled chin and piltrum, pierced ears, auburn mohair wig over cork pate, composition and wooden fully-jointed body with musical box in torso which operates by key-wind and pull lever at back torso, antique costume. Condition: small chip with faint short hairline at left forehead rim, otherwise excellent, music operates well. Marks: Bru JneR 8 (head) Bébé Bru (torso). Comments: Maison Bru, circa 1892; a woodenbodied Bébé Musique was originally made for two years in 1882, and then re-appeared in this version in 1892 as a variation of Bébé Respirant. Value Points: rare Bébé Bru with beautiful face and lovely music, antique costume including original shoes signed “Bru Jne, Paris”. $5000/7000
18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, large brown glass sleep eyes with early deposed sleeping eye system, dark eyeliner, lushly-painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows with decorative glaze, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, small chip on flat edge of pate rim at the back of head. Marks: 8 (incised, and artist check marks on head).
Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1890. Value Points: rare model with entrancing large brown eyes and deposed sleeping system, working “mama” crier, original body and wearing superb original costume with Jumeau size tag at inside collar, cashmere taupe coatdress with feather-stitch and silk ribbon trim, matching bonnet, undergarments, knit stockings, leather shoes signed Bébé Jumeau Depose 8. $2800/3500
212. French Bisque BrownEyed Bébé, Size 2, by Emile Jumeau
11” (28 cm.)
Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, lushlypainted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth, outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fullyjointed body, nicely costumed in ivory silk dress with lace trim, undergarments, fancy bonnet, rose silk bonnet. Condition: generally excellent. Mark: Depose Tete Jumeau
Bte SGDG 2. Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1888. Value Points: sought-after petite size bébé with entrancing large brown eyes, original body and body finish. $2700/3200
213. German Bisque Character with Sculpted Hair and Dimpled Cheeks by Gebruder Heubach
18” (46 cm.) Pink tinted bisque socket head, blonde sculpted hair with well-defined forelock curl and curls above the ears, deeply set eye sockets, dark blue eyes with white eye dots and black upper eyeliner, one-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, outlined shaded lips, impressed cheek dimples, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 7 Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1910. Value Points: an
especially well-defined character expression enhanced by finest bisque, complexion and painting, original body finish. $700/900
214. German Bisque Dimpled Character “Baby Betty” by Marseille
18” (46 cm.)
Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, shaded lips, brunette mohair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Made in Germany A M Baby Betty 3 DRGM. Comments: Marseille, circa 1900. Value Points: pretty smiling dimpled child is wearing original costume, original wig, body and body finish. $400/500
like background, and when wound, music plays and she strums the guitar, while he turns and nods his head, opens and closes mouth as though singing, and plays the violin. Condition: generally excellent, costumes and backgrounds are partially refurbished. Comments: French, the firm of Phalibois which specialized in the glass-domed parlor mechanical vignettes, circa 1880; their amusing series of aristocraticthemed automata in which monkeys were dressed as the high society class was a gentle but deliberate mockery of their society. Value Points: charming arrangement with amusing movements and scene. $5000/7000
26” (66 cm.) Arranged on a wooden oval base under glass dome is a pair of seated monkey musicians, she holding a guitar, and he a violin. They are costumed in an aristocratic manner against an elegant salon-
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14” (36 cm.) h. x 14”l. x 8”w. Of finely-grained mahogany, with shaped posters at the foot and straight posters at the back designed to be hidden by fabric drapes, the bed has a wooden canopy top edged with wooden rods and brass curtain hoops. There is a green fabric drape across the canopy roof which extends in soft drapes at the back of the headboard, and the bed
is fitted with original mattress, linens and pillows. Excellent condition. English, early-1800s. $800/1000
13” (33 cm.) One-piece carved wooden head and torso with rounded head, shapelyelongated throat, modeled bosom, cloth upper arms, wooden lower arms, doweljointed wooden legs, inset enamel eyes, all-around dot lashes, single line dot brows, blush spot cheeks, brunette hand-tied human hair.
Condition: very good, original finish, fingers missing on each hand. Comments: English, late 17th century. Value Points: charming size of the early doll, wearing original costume of embroidered silk with rose silk ribbons and fine early lace.
13” (33 cm.) Carved wooden shoulderhead of aristocratic woman with elaborately-sculpted hair arranged in formal curls, painted facial features, blue outlined eyes, single-stroke brows, closed mouth, deeply-modeled bosom, male sexed body, carved wooden lower arms and legs, painted black boots. Condition: generally excellent, some light rubs on complexion. Comments: French, late 1700s, from a series of carved wooden dolls representing aristocratic figures of the French court, designed to symbolically depict their many scandals; this particular example represented an unidentified hermaphrodite. Value Points: rare doll wears original low-cut gown, undergarments, black silk bonnet, and has voluminous black hooded cape allowing disguise. $6000/8000
carved wooden figure of woman with carved strong
features, painted dark brows,
eyes, hand-stitched wig, shaped torso, tacked-on original cloth arms, wooden carved hands. The torso is attached to a wooden “tower”
rounded front painted to simulate vine covered stones, and has a small open window in which is seen a carved wooden man.
the tower, but when opened the flaps cover the woman, and form into the upper walls of the fortress. Condition: very good, the pullstring mechanism which should operate the toy is broken, one side flap wall may be missing. Comments: French, late 1700s, the concept of the toy remains a mystery. The doll is featured in the book Les Poupées Royales by François Theimer, page 137, which suggests symbolic caricature of Marie Antoinette during her final imprisonment. Value Points: intriguing early wooden toy, which includes the (frail) original costume of a commoner.
hinged wooden flaps
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11” (28 cm.) doll head and torso. Carved wooden shoulderhead and lower torso, wrapped midriff, sculpted hair with rolled curls at the sides above sculpted pierced ears, carved triple-tiered bow at the back ponytail, carved definition of unpainted facial features, sexed masculine figure, wooden arms with metal pin jointing at shoulders and elbows. Condition: structurally excellent, there are no legs. Comments: from a series of French court dolls, late 1700s, the
doll appears in the book Les Poupées Royale by François Theimer, pages 96/97, described as L’Homme a la Boucle d’Oreille (The man with the Ring in Ear), a tradition of costume indicating a military man. Value Points: the rare doll is wearing (very frail) original costume including silk striped pants and matching lined jacket, lace jabot, and embroidered vest; a gold earring dangles from his right ear. $3500/4500
221. 18th Century French Wooden Court Doll in Original Costume
14” (36 cm.) Carved wooden shoulderhead, lower torso and limbs, firmly-stuffed flower-printed toile midriff, sexed figure of man, carved hair with rolled curls at sides of head forming into small tail at back nape, carved and painted facial features, thick gray brows, outlined blue eyes, painted black shoes with red buckles. Condition: generally excellent, age fading of paint. Comments: from the series of French court dolls, circa 1780, representing figures of the royal French court. The doll is shown in the François Theimer book, Les Poupées Royale, page 125, and the author suggests the doll may represent Charles Boehmer, jeweler of the court, who featured in the scandalous Affair of the Diamond Necklace. Value Points: unique doll with original body, wearing original silk striped ensemble and ivory silk vest with tiny embroidered flowers. $7500/10,000
17” (43 cm.)
Bisque shoulderhead, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig, muslin stitch-jointed body, bisque forearms. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 309.6. Comments: Bahr and Proschild, circa 1890. Value Points: exceptional original condition of the rare early doll, pristine and elaborate traditional costume of Netherlands including distinctive hair ornaments, beaded bodice, and decorative velvet band on skirt. $600/800
223. All-Original German Bisque Closed Mouth Doll, Model 1234, by Bahr and Proschild with Original Box
13” (33 cm.)
Solid domed bisque shoulderhead, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig, muslin stitch-jointed body with bisque arms. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1234 Germany 3 dep. Comments: Alt, Beck and Gottschalk, circa 1885. Value Points: pristine original condition, the little closed mouth doll is wearing traditional folk costume of Netherlands including lace coiffe with decorative metallic ornaments, 223. Label
and is preserved in her original box from Strauss & Co. of Amsterdam, specialists in dolls of national costumes. $600/800
13” (33 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Simon & Halbig K*R 34. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1900. Value Points: pristine perfectlypreserved condition, the wide-eyed child with luminous bisque has original wig, body and body finish, and wears well-detailed multi-layered folklore
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costume including cloth bonnet and woven bonnet worn strapped to her back torso, vivid striped stockings, embroidered vest with amber stone “jewels”. $400/600
18” (46 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead, brown glass eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig in hip-length original braids, muslin stitch-jointed body, bisque forearms. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SH 1010 dep Germany. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1885. Value Points: beautiful closed mouth in pristine original state, original fine wig, sturdy original body, wearing original traditional costume with embroidered bodice, lace ruffled blouse, woolen skirt, petticoats, striped knit stockings, shoes, and black silk cap with brass paillettes. $600/800
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17” (43 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. Comments: Reynal, French, 1930s. Value Points: wearing fashionable costume with red wool felt coat, additional costume of blue and white dress is included. $400/600
227. Italian Felt Character Boy in Blue Felt Jacket, Series 33, by Lenci
17” (43 cm.)
Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, brown side-glancing eyes, painted upper lashes, grey eye shadow, closed mouth, accent dots on bottom lip, brunette hair in short boyish fashion. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Lenci, circa 1930. Value Points: the handsome lad is wearing his original schoolboy costume comprising bright blue felt double-breasted coat with black felt edging, white felt shirt, tan felt shorts, striped felt tie, brown felt hat with banding to match jacket, and brown felt shoes. $900/1200
228. Italian Felt Character Boy as Tennis Player, Series 300, by Lenci
17” (43 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, brown side-glancing eyes, painted lashes and brows, grey eye shadow, accented nostrils, closed mouth, brunette side-parted bobbed hair, felt body with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent.
Comments: Lenci, circa 1930, from their Sports Series. Value Points: the hopeful-faced lad is wearing original costume comprising felt argylestitched sweater, white felt shirt, brown shorts, socks, white cream laced shoes, red felt hat and is carrying his wooden tennis racquet. $900/1200
229. Italian Felt Character Boy as Tennis Player, 300 Series, by Lenci
17” (43 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, brown side-glancing eyes, painted lashes and brows, grey eye shadow,
nostrils, closed mouth, ash blonde side-parted bobbed hair, felt body with jointing at shoulders and hips.
generally excellent. Marks: Lenci 300/27 (original paper label, also with original cloth tag).
Lenci, circa 1930, from their Sports Series.
wearing original costume comprising white short-sleeved shirt
patch pockets, striped red/brown felt shorts, socks, white felt cap
tennis racquets, and carrying wooden tennis
21” (53 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted curly lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body with elongated slender modeling and side-hip jointing, antique original chemise and pantalets. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: JDK 260 made in Germany (head) Made in Germany (body). Comments: Kestner, circa 1915. Value
has original rare body and body finish, original wig. $500/700
the rosy-cheeked
7” (18 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep and side-glancing eyes, painted lashes, short feathered brows, tiny closed mouth, brunette human hair, composition five-piece body with jointing at shoulders and hips, distinctive bent right elbow, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Just Me Registered Germany A 310/11/0 M.
Comments: Marseille, circa 1928. Value Points: mischievous imp designed to portray the late 1920s/1930s child, original unique body. $400/500
232. German Painted Bisque Character “Just Me” by Marseille
7” (18 cm.) Painted bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted all-around eye shadow, closed mouth with bow-shaped lips, blonde fleecy hair, composition body with jointing at shoulders and hip. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Just Me Registered Germany A 310/11 M. Comments: Marseille, circa 1930. Value Points: original body, wig and costume of the sought-after imp. $300/400
233. German Bisque Flapper Lady, Model 1469, by Cuno and Otto Dressel
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14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lashes, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, composition and wooden very slender lady body with elongated arms and legs, brunette mohair bobbed wig, wearing lingerie. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1469 Germany C&O Dressel. Comments: Simon and Halbig for Dressel, circa 1915. Value Points: the seldom found flapper model has unique body designed for wearing the new style costumes of the flapper era, original body finish. $1800/2300
234. German Bisque Flapper Lady, Model 1469, by Cuno and Otto Dressel
14” (36 cm.)
Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lashes, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, composition and wooden very slender lady body with elongated arms and legs, auburn mohair wig, wearing lingerie. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1469 Germany C&O Dressel. Comments: Simon and Halbig for Dressel, circa 1915. Value Points: sought-after model with uniquely designed body to represent the flapper era ladies, original body finish. $1800/2300
235. Early Petite French Bisque Bébé, Size 0, by Emile Jumeau with Slight Smile
10” (25 cm.) Bisque socket head with plump face, large blue glass enamel inset eyes with spiral threading and darker iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, rose blushed eye shadow, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 0 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878. Value Points: the rare early wide-eyed doll has enigmatic smile, finest bisque, original body and body finish. $3800/5200
236. 19th Century French Paisley Shawl for Poupée from Adelaide Huret in Signed Box
7” (18 cm.) (18 cm.) x 5” box. 15” square shawl. The beautifully woven red cashmere shawl with woven and fringed paisley border has embroidered weaver’s signature in one corner, and is preserved in its original presentation box bearing the green stamp “Maison Huret No 22 Boulevard Montmartre Paris” on the inside lid. Excellent condition. French, circa 1860, rare and wonderfully preserved accessory. $1200/1400
To fit 23”-24” Bébé Bru with slender kid body of Chevrot era. 6” shoulder width. 15”l. Of patterned pale pink/magenta floral silk set in contrasting panels of emerald green, the muslin-lined jacket dress with inset front panel, has lace edging, and ruched waist at back with draped flounce. Excellent condition. French, circa 1885. $600/800
8” (20 cm.) x 6” box. Arranged within a hinged-lid box with lithographed scenes on inside and outside covers are four various toiletries, each still wrapped or unopened, with original labels such as Savon De Fougere or Extrait a la Fougere, and decorative accents such as pink bows, colorful cloth floral bouquet and lace edging. Excellent condition, light spotting inside lid. French, circa 1890. $400/500
21” (53 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows
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24” (61 cm.) H. x 26”. Oil painting on canvas in impressionistic manner depicts two young girls with a doll, one girl seated backward on floor, her face not visible, with long flowing curls and clothes, gazing up at the older girl seated on a chair, nearby a table with pitcher and bowl, holding her doll and appearing as though she is feeding the doll. The painting is signed B. Sterner. Late 1800s. Excellent condition, re-mounted on backing, with wooden gilt-finished frame. $800/1100
12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head with rounded facial modeling, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, fringed brows, blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line between the slightly-smiling lips, pierced
ears, blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate, French composition fully-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Figure C. No 2/0 J. Steiner Bte SGDG Paris (head) Le Petit Parisien Bébé Steiner (body). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1885. Value Points: most endearing petite bébé with beautiful bisque, complexion and eyes, original body and body finish. $2800/3400
8 ½” (22 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full lips, Steiner pate, attached wig to original bonnet, French composition fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Steiner Paris A 1 (head) Le Petit Parisien Bébé Steiner (body). Comments:
Jules Steiner, circa 1890. Value Points: very precious tiny bébé with original body and body finish, lovely antique costume, cap, shoes, socks, undergarments. $1100/1400
19” (48 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth, accented lips, pierced ears, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 8. Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1880. Value Points: lovely bébé with shy expression, delicately blushed complexion, original body and body finish, wearing original rose silk Jumeau dress with lace trim and silk rosettes, matching bonnet, undergarments, leather shoes signed Paris Depose 0 with bee symbol. $2700/3200
5” (13 cm.) Each is porcelain waist-up figure of 18th century lady, having sculpted elegant costume and elaborate coiffure or bonnet, and each holding a bouquet or vase of colorful Dresden flowers. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1900. $400/500
12” (30 cm.) h. 11”w. The mahogany chest of drawers featuring finely grained wood on drawer fronts, has three graduated-size drawers and two handkerchief drawers, each with dovetailed construction, resting on ball-shaped feet and rounded knob drawer pulls. Excellent condition. English, early 1800s. $600/800
16” (41 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, accented lips, ears pierced into head, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid poupée body with gusset-jointing. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 3 (head and shoulderplate). Comments: French, circa 1867. Value Points: very fine quality of bisque, original wig with abundant soft mohair curls, lovely antique costume. $2200/2700
6” (15 cm.) h. 8”l. The wooden library table of walnut and mahogany features spiral twist legs and marquetry inlay of star and checkerboard design on the top. Included is a miniature French leather bound child’s book Ouevre de Berquin, early 1800s, with color engravings. Excellent condition. French, mid-1800s. $400/500
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18” (46 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, cobalt blue glass enamel eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, accented lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig on cork pate, stretched-kid over wooden body with dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, bisque forearms. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1867. Value Points: very beautiful poupée with finest bisque, brilliant eyes, rare wooden body and bisque hands, and wearing lovely antique costume, undergarments, bonnet and shoes. $2800/3200
8” (20 cm.) The firm-bodied borzoi dog with shaved face and legs, has amber glass eyes, open mouth with painted teeth, tongue, black velvet ears, and lavish white fur cover. Excellent condition. French, circa 1890. $400/500
15” (38 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, lightly-tinted brows, closed mouth with extended center accent line, brown painted baby hair with sculpted curls, composition baby body with jointing at shoulders and hips, antique knit wear undergarments. Condition: generally excellent, original body and body. Marks: c. 1923 Grace S. Putnam Made in Germany 3360 (doll) Made in Germany K&W (body). Comments: ByeLo, designed by Grace Storey Putnam, and produced in Germany under commission by George Borgfeldt, circa 1923. Value Points: rare socket head variation of
the beloved model with excellent quality of bisque and painting, unique body for this model only. $500/700
12” (30 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, lightly-tinted brows, closed mouth with extended center accent line, brown painted baby hair with sculpted curls, composition baby body with jointing at shoulders and hips, antique knit wear with original label from “Boumann’s Baby Shop”. Condition: generally excellent, original body and body parts. Marks: c. 1923 Grace S. Putnam Made in Germany 3360 30 (doll) Made in Germany
K&W (body). Comments: Bye-Lo, designed by Grace Storey Putnam, and produced in Germany under commission by George Borgfeldt, circa 1923. Value Points: rare socket head variation, excellent quality of bisque and painting, unique body for this model only. $500/700
16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils,
open mouth, outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Made in Germany 149 C 9. Comments: Kestner, circa 1895. Value Points: lovely doll with original wig, pate, body, body finish, antique costume including three piece matching underwear, and antique dress. $400/600
9” (23 cm.) Solid domed bisque swivel head with painted light brown baby hair and brows, small blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, chubby bisque torso, loop-jointed bent bisque arms and legs with expressive fingers and curled toes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: c.1924 E.I. Horsman Germany 38 (head) 38 (inside arms and legs). Comments: Tynie Babe, circa 1924, the model was offered by Horsman in various styles, size and materials. Value Points: the rarest variation of Tynie Baby in largest all-bisque size, wonderful quality of bisque with great expression. $1100/1400
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16” (41 cm.)
Bisque socket head, blue glass eyes, dark eyeliner, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden eight-loose-ball jointed body with straight wrists, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: X. Comments: Kestner, circa 1880. Value Points: lovely closed mouth doll with choice bisque, original body and body finish. $1100/1300
Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows with feathered detailing, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with accented full lips, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden early plump body with straight wrists, antique schoolgirl costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 18. Comments: Kestner, circa 1885. Value Points: rare early closed mouth model with finest bisque and painting, original wig, original early body and body finish. $1200/1500
31” (79 cm.)
255. German Bisque Dimpled Child, 759, by Simon and Halbig
18” (46 cm.)
Bisque socket head, brown glass eyes with paperweight like effect, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, open mouth with slightly-parted outlined lips, row of tiny porcelain teeth, deeply-impressed cheek and chin dimples, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S 12 H 759 dep. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: rarely-found early model with wonderful deeplyimpressed cheek dimples and smiling expression. $900/1100
256. Petite German Bisque Character, Model 143, by Kestner
11” (28 cm.)
Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, outlined lips, two porcelain upper teeth, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: A made in Germany 4. Comments: Kestner, their 143 model, circa 1910. Value Points: great expression with wonderful complexion and painting, original wig, pate, body, body finish. $400/500
257. German Bisque Closed Mouth Doll, 939, by Simon and Halbig
Bisque socket head, blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body with
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straight wrists, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S 10 H 939. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1885. Value Points: endearing shy expression, fine quality of bisque and painting, original body and body finish on the early closed mouth doll. $700/900
13” (33 cm.)
Bisque socket head, brown glass eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, original chemise dress. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S 5 H 719 dep. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1880. Value Points: captivating expression, finest bisque and painting of features, original wig, body and body finish. $700/900
24” (61 cm.)
Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with very full lips, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden fully-jointed early body with plump limbs and straight wrists, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 15. Comments: Kestner, circa 1885. Value Points: sought-after closed mouth child has fine luminous bisque, enhancing decorative glaze on lips, original wig, pate, early body and body finish. $1500/1800
German Bisque Lady Doll with Lovely Ivory Silk Gown
(33 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, dark eyeliner, lightly feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid lady body with gusset-jointing, lovely silk costume, undergarments. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 3. Value Points: fine quality of bisque with pale complexion dramatized by cobalt blue eyes. $1200/1500
15” (38 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead of adult lady, blonde sculpted hair drawn away from face and captured in pageboy curls held under a modeled snood and with two blue decorative hair bows at each side of face, painted bright blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, muslin stitch-jointed body, bisque lower arms, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: rarity factors include modeled snood and hair bows. $600/800
8 ½” (22 cm.) Cast metal vitrine with beveled glass windows and door has claw feet and gilded finish, the interior lined with draped rose silk and with tufted pink silk shelves. Excellent condition. French, circa 1875. $500/700
2 ½” (6 cm.) -3” purses, 3”-4” mirrors. Including four purses, one is silver plate with raised profile of Art Nouveau lady, and one has beaded glass cover. Along with four hand mirrors in silver plate or brass plate, three having designs of Art Nouveau ladies. Excellent condition. Late 1800s/early 1900s. $400/500
13” (33 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kidedged bisque shoulderplate, slender oval face, cobalt blue glass eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with primly set lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid lady body with gusset jointing, bisque arms to above the elbows, ivory silk gown with pearl beading. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: especially beautiful lady doll with portrait-like features and brilliant eyes. $1100/1600
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and legs, painted green ankle boots with black tassels, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1860. Value Points: rare glass eyes with distinctive decoration. $900/1200
24” (61 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead with oval face and elongated throat, black sculpted hair with scalloped curls around her forehead enhanced by feathering, rolled curls at the back of head held by wide hair band, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, singlestroke brows, closed mouth, pierced ears, muslin stitch-jointed body, porcelain lower limbs, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: rare coiffure with deeply-sculpted hair. $500/700
15” (38 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead with short black sculpted curls, wide center part and scalloped curls around the forehead, brown glass inset eyes, black lower eyeliner, red upper eyeliner, painted lashes, one-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with slightly upturned corners, muslin stitch-jointed body, porcelain lower arms
5” (13 cm.) Pink tinted porcelain shoulderhead, black sculpted hair drawn smoothly around the face and captured in chignon at the back, painted features, wooden articulated body, porcelain lower
arms, porcelain lower legs with painted black boots, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, uncertain if lower porcelain legs are original. Comments: Germany, circa 1865. Value Points: rare little miniature dollhouse doll with wooden body. $400/500
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3” h. (8 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead of man, lightly pink-tinted complexion, sculpted grey hair with deeply tousled curls and sideburns, painted blue eyes, black and red eyeliner, lightly-feathered brows, aquiline nose,
closed mouth with center accent line. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (Dressel and Kister blue stamp). Comments: Dressel and Kister, circa 1900. Value Points: rare model depicts 18th century man in the romantic era. $700/900
13” (33 cm.) All-wooden doll with one-piece head and torso, oval face and elongated throat, sculpted facial features, deeply set eye sockets with painted dark eyes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, brunette hair under original tacked-on wig, wooden body has swivel waist, dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips and knees in the manner of artist’s mannequin dolls. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, mid-1800s. Value Points: hand-carved doll with articulated body is wearing her original regional costume with details including fine matching necklace and earrings. $900/1100
6” (15 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead with lightly tinted complexion, black sculpted hair drawn smoothly around sides of face and captured in coiled chignon at back of head, wooden body with defined waist, dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, dowel-jointed porcelain lower limbs, red painted slippers, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1850, the hair style was inspired by the beloved Queen Victoria. Value Points: rare body on the early doll with original costume. Included is miniature book, Victoria, The Good Queen and Empress. $500/700
11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass eyes, painted lashes, singlestroke brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, brunette mohair wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed
body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 60 Paris 8/0 (head) 2 (impressed back torso) 1 (impressed foot). Comments: French, c. 1920, the doll was presented as Bleuette by Gautier-Langereau for La Semaine de Suzette. Value Points: an especially pretty example, with original body and body finish, original Bleuette dress. $700/900
10” (25 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, brunette human hair, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 301 Paris 4/0. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1910, the doll was presented by the Parisian doll shop, Au Nain Bleu. Value Points: in original box, the doll has original undergarments, dress with Au Nain Bleu label, additional dress and hat. $800/1200
10” (25 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lower lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, brunette human hair, French composition and wooden fullyjointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: France SFBJ 301 Paris 2/0 (head) Au Nain Bleu Paris
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(body label). Comments: SFBJ, circa 1910 for Au Nain Bleu. Value Points: presented in original trunk with various original clothing, the trunk with original label for Au Nain Bleu. $800/1100
15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, large brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, auburn mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, some rubs to original finish on hands. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 6 (head) Bébé Jumeau Diplome d’honneur (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1888. Value Points: all-original bébé is wearing original muslin chemise with Bébé Jumeau gilt banner on waist, Jumeau earrings, and with antique boots and socks. $2800/3200
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12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 3 (head) Bébé Jumeau Diplome d’Honneur (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1888. Value Points: all-original wide-eyed closed mouth doll with original body, original wig, and wearing original chemise and preserved in original labeled box. $2800/3200
12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass eyes with darker blue outer iris rims, painted lashes, short feathered brows, rose blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accent line between the heart-shaped lips, plump cheeks, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate, French composition fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Ste A 2/0 (incised head) J. Steiner Bte SGDG Bourgoin (red script, head). (caduceus stamp on torso). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1882. Value Points: especially gentle expression complemented by delicate complexion, original body and body finish, beautiful antique costume. $2800/3500
4” (10 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, jointed bisque arms and legs, painted black stockings and shoes, brown glass eyes, closed mouth, painted lashes and brows,
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blonde mohair wig, presented in antique trunk which is fitted with various additional costumes and accessories. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Simon and Halbig for the French market, circa 1890. Value Points: lovely presentation of the early black stocking doll. $1200/1500
10” (25 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over Steiner pate, French composition fully-jointed body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: J. Steiner Bte SGDG Paris Fre A 3 (head) Le Petit Parisien Bébé Steiner (body). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1890. Value Points: charming little bébé with original body and body finish. $1100/1400
20” (51 cm.) Bisque socket head, very deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth, defined space between the outlined shaded lips, separately modeled pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed early body with straight wrists, lovely antique costume including signed Jumeau shoes. Condition: generally excellent.
Marks: Depose E 9 J (head, and artist’s checkmarks) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1884.
Value Points: very beautiful bébé with splendid eyes, finest bisque and painting, original body and body finish. $3500/4200
23” (58 cm.) Bisque socket head with plump round face, very full cheeks, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, very dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and fringed brows, rose blushed eye shadow, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate, Steiner composition fully jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sie C 5 (head) J. St. (and caduceus sign on torso). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1884. Value Points: compelling gentle expression on the plumpfaced child with soft rosy blush on cheeks, chin and eyelids, finest bisque, original body and body finish, beautiful antique costume. $3800/4500
17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line on lips, dimpled chin, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F.G. (scroll mark). Comments: Gaultier, circa 1895. Value Points: especially beautiful deep blue glass paperweight eyes. $2200/2800
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282. Tiny French Bisque Character, 236, by SFBJ, Size 0
8” (20 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth modeled as though open, smiling expression, two modeled teeth, brunette mohair wig, composition bent limb baby body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 236 Paris 0. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1915. Value Points: tiniest bisque of the cheerful-faced imp. $800/1000
5” (13 cm.) , 6”, and 8”. Each is all-bisque with glass sleep eyes, closed mouth, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs, the smallest with painted hair, swivel head and painted blue
shoes and socks; the medium with mohair wig, one-piece head and torso, bare feet and original paper label on chest; and the largest with painted hair, swivel head and bare feet. Marks: Copr. by Grace S. Putnam Germany (each, along with size numbers). Comments: Bye-lo designed by Grace Putnam, circa 1923. Value Points: delightful trio illustrates the variety in which this model was made. $700/900
284. French Bisque Character with Fretting Expression, Model 252, by SFBJ
15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass eyes, painted lashes, mohair upper lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth posed in fretful manner, impressed frown wrinkles around her mouth and eyes, blonde mohair hair, French composition and wooden fully-jointed toddler body with sidehip jointing. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 252 Paris 6 (head) Fabrication Francaise Paris SFBJ (body). Comments: SFBJ, circa 1910. Value Points: captivating expression, fine bisque with luminous complexion, original body and body finish. $2300/2700
13” (33 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, one short-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with rosebud-shaped lips, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, body is not original. Marks: Just Me Registered Germany A 310/0 M. Comments: Marseille, circa 1928. Value Points: rare large size of the whimsical imp. $500/700
(18 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, tiny one-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with rosebudshaped lips, blonde mohair wig, five-piece paper mache body with painted shoes and socks, aqua felt costume and cap. Condition: generally excellent, body is not original. Just Me Registered Germany A 310/11/0 M. Comments: Marseille, circa 1927. Value Points: wonderful expression, his plump cheeks enhanced by rosy cheeks.
4 ½” (11 cm.)
One-piece bisque head and torso, blue glass side-glancing googly sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, open mouth with wide beaming smile, brunette mohair bobbed wig, jointing at shoulders and hips, painted blue socks and black one-strap shoes, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1915. Value Points: rare little googly with wonderful expression. $300/400
288. German Bisque Googly, Model 133, by Herm Steiner
7” (18 cm.)
Bisque socket head, brown glass side-glancing googly eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with shy tentative smile, brunette mohair wig, five-piece composition toddler body with painted shoes and socks. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 133 HS (intertwined) 1 Germany. Comments: Herm Steiner, circa 1920. Value Points: great whimsical character with fine luminous complexion, impish expression, original body, fine antique costume. $300/500
289. German Bisque Toddler, 1295, by Franz Schmidt
9” (23 cm.)
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Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, outlined lips, two porcelain upper teeth, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition toddler body with jointing at shoulders and hips, nicely costumed. Marks: 1295 F.S. & Co. Germany 23. Value Points: fine quality of bisque on the eager-faced imp with original body and body finish. $400/500
15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head with rounded facial shape and chubby
cheeks, very large round brown glass sleep and side-glancing googly eyes, thick dark eyeliner, short feathered brows, tiny pug nose with accented nostrils, closed mouth with little watermelon-slice-shaped smile, impressed dimples at lip corners, rosy cheeks, double chin, brunette bobbed wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed chubby toddler body with side-hip jointing, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent.
Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 131 Germany.
Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1918. Value Points: wonderful impish, yet shy, expression on the wide-eyed googly with choice bisque and painting, original toddler body and body finish. $3800/4500
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Comments: Marseille, circa 1925. Value Points: delightful matched pair wearing original costumes, and with teething rings on bells, one with glass bottle. $400/500
6” (15 cm.) One-piece bisque head and torso of chubby toddler, painted blue sideglancing eyes with white eye dots, painted upper lashes, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with impish smile, brunette mohair bobbed wig, loopjointed bisque arms and legs, impressed dimples at knees, painted blue socks and black one-strap shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks:
179 3/0. Comments: Kestner, circa 1915. Value Points: the little imp has remnants of original paper label on torso, and is preserved in original box with label “Kestner’s Tiny Tots”. $400/500
17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump cheeks, small blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, rounded nose tip, open mouth, two porcelain upper teeth, outlined lips, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition bent limb baby body, pink dotted Swiss baby costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K made in Germany 14 JDK 245 ges gesch N. 1070. Comments: Kestner, circa 1914, their signature model “Hilda”. Value Points: especially fine quality of sculpting, complexion and painted features, original body. $1600/1900
8” (20 cm.) Each has solid domed bisque socket head, painted baby hair and brows, tiny blue glass sleep eyes, closed mouth, composition baby body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: AM 341 Germany.
12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted blue eyes, black upper eyeliner, one shortstroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full pouting lips, blonde human hair with side-coiled braids, composition and wooden balljointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, few typical wig pulls. Marks: K*R 101 30. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1910. Value Points: charming little fretful faced child with original body and body finish. $1200/1500
19” (48 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted blue eyes with outlined irises, black upper eyeliner, one-stroke short brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full lips in fretful expression, outlined lips, dimpled chin and philtrum, brunette human hair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R 114 49. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1910, the model was presented in their
firm’s
character series
Points: very fine quality of
body and body
$1700/2100
296. Contemporary Artist Doll of Red Haired Girl by Anke Daanen
14” (36 cm.) seated pose. Sculpted depiction of young girl seated on bench as she gazes downward at the world map which is printed on her skirt, the doll with artistically painted facial features, heavilymodeled eyelids, closed mouth, wispy red auburn hair, attached costume to padded wire armature body, bisque hands. Condition: near mint. Comments: Anke Daanen, early 2000s. Value Points: the image of an adventure seeking young girl is artfully portrayed in her expression and outstanding costume with floral applique trim and laced leggings, and accentuated by a toy sailing vessel resting on her skirt, presumably the core of her dreams. $400/600
297. Contemporary Artist Doll of Fairy-Like Doll by Anke Daanen
19” (48 cm.) including self base. Standing on a self base is a girl with expression of curiosity, painted facial features, closed mouth with heart-shaped lips, wind-blown auburn hair, padded armature body with posed arms, and having attached fantasy costume of silk, chiffon, lace and metallic beading. Condition: near mint condition.
Comments: Anke Daanen, early 2000s. Value Points: imaginative expression of wonder is accentuated by the splendid costume.
$500/700
298. Contemporary Artist Doll of Young Girl with Toy by Anke Daanen
16” (41 cm.) Sculpted facial model depicting a slender older girl with side-glancing painted eyes, slight smile, very full auburn wig with coronet of flowers, padded armature body with attached costume in fancifully-eyed abstract design with applique ribbons and sash, matching slipper; her extended hands holding the strings of a fantasy woodland creature with snowman carrot nose and branch-like limbs. Condition: near mint condition. Comments: Anke Daanen, early 2000s. Value Points: delightful presentation combining imaginatively costumed child in fantasy-like scene. $600/800
299. Vignette of Contemporary Artist Dolls by Anke Daanen
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children each have uniquely painted facial features with very expressive demeanor, wispy brunette or auburn hair, and include the center seated figure with very vibrant autumnal colors costume in silk and velvet accented with feathers and beading, who is holding a hot air balloon. Along with 16” standing slender young girl as “Best Friends” with side-curled auburn mohair ponytails wearing velvet-flocked silk jacket
with attached wooden hearts and chain jump robe. And with 10” very slender young child in red velvet jester suit having stiffened velvet collar and cap, and metallic appliques. Condition: near mint condition.
Anke Daanen, early 2000s. Value Points: the charming trio epitomize the amazing artistry and imagination of the artist.
16” (41 cm.) Polychromed earthenware figure of gentleman with bald pate and sculpted short curls above the ears, enamel eyes, painted darkened complexion with cheek color, closed mouth with row of teeth, tow-wrapped armature body with sculpted hand having fingers expressively posed, sculpted well-detailed boots. Condition: generally excellent, one finger tip missing. Comments: Neapolitan, late 1700s.
Points: fine all-original condition
vest
expressive
linen costume with linen
25” (64 cm.) h. x 18”d. x 20”w. The wooden two story building designed to appear as though a stone house with shaped stone work around the windows, has an arched front door and two side doors, each with tiny bone door knob, the front door under an arched frame, and with
windows having wooden panes, with steepled roof centered by a pair of large chimneys, two front steps, and two large interior rooms with wooden floors. The words “Post Office” are lettered across the front of the house. Excellent condition, original finish, on swivel base allowing easy access to either front or back of house. English, mid-1800s. $5000/7500
16” (41 cm.) Attached to cast iron wheeled base is a firmly-stuffed donkey with brushed flannel wool cover, with black shoe-button eyes, ears, black yarn mane and tail tip, and with attached original red felt blanket
and leather saddle and harness. Excellent condition. Germany, attributed to Steiff, early 1900s. $800/1100
19” (48 cm.)
All carved wooden doll with socket head, intaglio sculpted blue eyes, white eye dots, black upper eyeliner, accented nostrils, closed mouth with downcast pouting lips, blushed cheeks and chin, brunette mohair tacked on wig, spring-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Schoenhut Doll Pat. Jan.17, ‘11 USA (paper label). Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1912. Value Points: original painted finish and well-sculpted details of facial expression. $500/700
304. German Bisque Closed Mouth Child, Model 192, by Kammer and Reinhardt
Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes with darker blue iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with pertlyshaped small outlined lips, composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 192. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1892, the model was registered by the firm in that year; it is unknown who actually produced the bisque heads for Kammer and Reinhardt during this era, but its close
20” (51 cm.)
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resemblance to Kestner suggests that firm as a possible source. Value Points: hard-to-find model with beautifully-painted brows and lips, original early body, antique velvet costume. $1100/1300
6” (15 cm.)
Set of three carved solid wooden shoulderheads, carved defined facial features with deep eye sockets, early, smiling upturned lips, each with natural finish. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, mid/late 1800s. Value Points: unusual sculptural models of unknown background. $400/500
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7 ½” (19 cm.) h. buffet. Presented within a wooden lidded box is a complete set of wooden oak dining room furnishings in the Gothic style, with carved detailing and with silver cast metal hinges and pulls, the set comprising table with one extension leaf, buffet with upper cabinets, shelves, and drawers, and six chairs with original burgundy leather upholstery. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1880. $400/600
5” (13 cm.) Of fine walnut with ebony black edging, the set comprises a single door cabinet with lithograph on door depicting a little girl crying over her broken toys, matching small cabinet with upper drawer and door with lithograph of two girls, chaise lounge and three chairs with original chintz upholstery and fringe edging. Along with two German bisque dollhouse dolls with sculpted hair and painted facial features, muslin body, bisque lower limbs, original costume, including man with black hair and moustache, and woman with rare brown hair holding a tiny all-bisque baby. $600/800
11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eyeshadow, accented nostrils and eye corners, brushstroked brows, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body, painted socks and shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 4. Comments: Sonneberg, mystery maker, the doll closely resembles early French bébés. Value Points: dramatic facial painting and beautiful eyes, original body and wearing original French-style bébé dress. $700/900
3” (8 cm.) All wooden doll with one-piece head and torso, painted black hair with tuck comb, shaded curls around her face, painted complexion, painted simple facial features, dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, painted shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Grodnertal, circa 1850. Value Points: fine state of preservation of the tiny doll, wearing original red silk dress with lace trim, undergarments, coiffe. $200/400
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5” (13 cm.)
Mahogany chest of drawers with burled wooden drawers has three fullwidth drawers and two handkerchief drawers, with bone carved drawer pulls. Along with carved bone bird cage with fancy spindles and finials, with two interior birds on a perch. Excellent condition. English, mid-1800s. $400/500
11” (28 cm.) Carved wooden head with defined facial features, very narrow black eyes with black brows, painted black hair brushed behind her sculpted ears and formed into a thickly coiled chignon encircled by red and gold
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wrap and accented by three barrettes, lightly tinted full lips, cloth body. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Chinese Door of Hope, circa 1920s. Value Points: pristine state of preservation, very rare coiffure, and wearing red silk tunic with gold metallic thread embroidery, multi-layered under-jackets, red silk trousers with red silk overskirt having embroidered details with exterior braid, red slippers, handkerchiefs. $800/1200
13” (33 cm.) h. x 18”d. x 20”w. The early wooden one-room Nuremberg kitchen sits on its original frame with dove-tailed construction and has original painted exterior and interior walls and painted red and cream checkerboard floor, built-in all-around shelving, chimney and open-hearth stove. A rare oil lamp with wire shade suspends above the room, and the shelves are filled with a fine collection of early pewter and tin kitchen utensils and dinner ware. Excellent condition. Germany, Nuremberg, circa 1820. $6500/8500
4 ½” (11 cm.) All wooden doll with one-piece head and shapely torso, painted black hair with sculpted tuck comb at the crown, scalloped curls around the face, painted facial features, wooden limbs with jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, painted red slippers. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Grodnertal, circa 1840. Value Points: well-preserved original condition of the early doll, wearing original dress and undergarments. $300/400
12” (30 cm.) Tinplate toy stove with brass edging and claw feet has original chimney with brass cap,
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three oven doors with hinged clasps, and with original tinplate pots designed to fit on stove plates, each with brass lid, including water boiler with faucet, coffee pot with wooden handle (missing finial), tea kettle with brass lid and wooden handle, frying pay with long handle and stew pot. Also included is wooden handled shovel, and wooden bellows with painted design. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1885. $800/1000
33” (84 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes which operate
with wire lever at back of head, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, rose blushed eye shadow, accented eye corners and shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over Steiner pate, French composition fully-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: J. Steiner Figure B Paris (head) Le Petit Parisien Bébé Steiner Medaille d’Or Paris 1889 (body)
J. Steiner (eyes). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1890. Value Points: lovely bisque and painting, original signed Steiner eyes which function perfectly via his deposed system, original signed body with original finish. $3500/4500
27” (69 cm.) h. including mirror. 18”w. The light walnut toilette table with carving in the manner of bamboo has an attached bracketed mirror, two towel racks and single drawer, and is fitted with original porcelain wash set of white porcelain with blue floral design, comprising washbowl and pitcher, tiny bowl, two lidded jars. Excellent condition. French, circa 1885. $500/700
8” (20 cm.) The heavy pressed tin carriage with embossed wicker design has double-spoked wheels, folding (replaced) silk-covered sunshade, curved handles, wooden hand grip, original cream and aqua painted finish with gilt accents. Generally excellent. Stamped “Germany” on underside. Germany, Maerklin, circa 1890. $800/1100
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20” (51 cm.) Bisque socket head, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, dimpled chin and philtrum, separately modeled and pierced ears, blonde hand-tied human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-looseball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: bisque excellent, finish worn on hands and knee joints. Marks: Depose E. 9 J (head, and artist checkmarks) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: especially fine complexion enhanced by dramatic painting around the very deep eyes, original early body, antique dress, jewelry, Jumeau shoes signed “Paris depose 9”. $3500/4200
319. Beautiful French Bisque Poupée by Doleac with Wooden Articulated Body
18” (46 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kidedged shoulderplate with deposed system allowing the head to tilt forward and side-to-side as well as swivel, cobalt blue enamel eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, ears pierced into head, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, all wooden body with swivel waist, doweljointed articulation at shoulder, elbows, hips, and knees. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Louis Doleac, Paris, circa 1867, the
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doll also has the deposed head/shoulderplate attachment designed by Dehors allowing realistic head posing. Value Points: rare poupée with distinctive facial model of Doleac, rare Dehors neck articulation, wooden articulated body, and beautiful costume and matching lace snood. $3500/4500
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8” (20 cm.) Of fine wood and carved carton, with walnut finish and black ebony edging, the bedroom set comprises high canopy bed with finial posts and wooden canopy top, long chaise lounge with carved back, single door armoire, chair with curved back, single chair, washstand and table with faux-marble top, the upholstered furnishings with original patterned upholstery with fringe trim. The table has original store paper label from “D.H. Greenin Fancy Repository 20 & 21 East Street Brighton”. Along with two German bisque dollhouse dolls with sculpted hair and painted facial features, muslin body, bisque lower limbs, original costumes. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1880. $800/1200
320. Rare German Wooden Dollhouse Furnishings and Two Dollhouse Dolls
16” (41 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass enamel inset eyes with darker blue outer irises, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, delicately shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French poupée body with firmly-stuffed twill torso and legs, kid arms, antique lingerie. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: D (head and shoulderplate). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1872, the year in which the distinctive smiling model was deposed. Value Points: especially fine example of the beloved smiling poupée, with original very sturdy body, original wig, earrings and necklace. $1600/2100
13” (33 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid edged bisque shoulderplate, pale blue glass paperweight inset eyes with darker blue iris rims, painted lashes, feathered brows, rose blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupée body with shapely waist. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 0 (head and shoulderplate). Comments: lovely expression and bisque, sturdy original body, wearing original (frail) silk costume, undergarments, leather shoes marked “0”. $1200/1600
8” (20 cm.) l. sofa. Of light wood with unusual pressed designs and ivory painted finish, the set comprises sofa with rolled arms, one large arm chair with rolled arms, table and set of four balloon-back chairs, each of the seated pieces with original aqua silk upholstery with gold patterned design. The set is preserved in its original wooden box in near mint condition. Germany, circa 1885. $500/700
6” (15 cm.) One-piece bisque head and torso, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, slightly-parted lips, four tiny teeth, blonde mohair wig, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted blue socks and black one-strap heels. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 150 0. Comments: Kestner, circa 1910. Value Points: pretty all-bisque doll with original wig. $300/400
4 ½” (11 cm.) h. music stand. Each piece is of gilded ormolu, and includes music stand with scrolled base, handled coal or wood scuttle, table lamp with red-fringed shade, hall mirror with shelf and elaborately carved arched frame, and candlestick. Excellent condition. Germany, Erhard & Sohne, circa 1890. $800/1100
12” (30 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, cobalt blue glass eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupée body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1865. Value Points: petite size, brilliant cobalt blue eyes that contrast beautifully with pale complexion. $1000/1200
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31” (79 cm.) Bisque socket head, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, lushly painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows with feathering details, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with accented shaded lips, separatelymodeled pierced ears, brunette human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed very plump body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 14 (and artist checkmarks
on head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, his portrait bébé sculpted by Carrier-Belleuse, with finest quality of bisque and painting, splendid eyes, original early body and body finish, antique dress of royal blue velvet, undergarments, bonnet, signed Jumeau shoes. $8000/11,000
5” (13 cm.) dolls. The wooden dollhouse furnishings with ebony painted finish accented with gold stencil has gold tipped feet on chairs, and comprising lounge sofa, two arm chairs and four side chairs with original aqua patterned fabric upholstery, along with upright piano with hinged key board, and parlor table with fancy base. Included are two bisque dollhouse dolls with sculpted hair
and painted facial features, original muslin bodies and bisque limbs, including grey haired grandma with coiled bun coiffure, and gentleman with sideburns and formal suit. Excellent condition. Circa 1890. $400/500
8 ½” (22 cm.) One-piece wooden head and torso, painted black hair with tendrils of painted curls onto forehead, painted facial features, blue eyes, tiny nose, dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, painted red flat shoes. Condition: generally excellent, original painted finish with some age rubs. Comments: Grodnertal, circa 1850. Value Points: nicely painted hair, articulated body, wearing antique cotton print dress and undergarments. $400/500
330. French Porcelain Poupée by Leontine Rohmer with Signed Body
14” (36 cm.) Pink tinted porcelain shoulderhead, bright blue painted downcast eyes with black upper eyeliner and painted curly lashes, lightly feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid poupée body with gusset-jointing. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (Rohmer stamp on body). Comments: Leontine Rohmer, circa 1860. Value Points: brilliant blue eyes beautifully contrasts the brilliant porcelain complexion, original signed Rohmer body. $3000/4000
331. French Bisque Bébé by Leon Casimir Bru with Original Signed Bru Shoes
14” (36 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate with modeled bosom and shoulderblades, very plump cheeks and chin, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading, thick dark eyeliner, painted dark curly lashes, rose eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined shaded lips centering a daintily-painted row of teeth, pierced ears, light brown mohair wig over cork pate, French kid bébé body with gusset-jointing at hips, knees and elbows, bisque forearms, antique silk dress with lace collar, undergarments, stockings, black leather shoes, silk bonnet. Condition: generally excellent, one finger tip chipped off. Marks: (circle dot symbol on head and shoulderplate) Bte SGDG
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(forehead) Bébé Brevete SGDG.. (body label). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1880. Value Points: precious petite-sized bébé has rare painted teeth for this model, beautiful painting around the eyes, original signed body, original leather shoes signed “B” in oval. $9000/12,000
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23” (58 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kidedged bisque shoulderplate, large brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, parted lips with “O”-shaped opening, blonde mohair wig, cork pate, metal screw at back of head which was designed to operate the sucking action of the bottle nipple when placed in mouth, kid bébé body with kid-over-wooden Chevrot hinged hips, wooden lower legs, kid over wooden upper arms, bisque forearms, early cotton and lace baby gown and bonnet. Condition: restoration of shoulderplate, back of head, and left hand. Marks: Bru Jne 9 (head) Bru Jne No. 9 (shoulders) (partial Bru label on torso). Comments: Bébé Teteur, Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1880. The doll is shown in the book, Through the Nursery Window by Lila Rait, and its provenance is told. The original owner, Lorna, was the daughter of a prosperous Scottish family who had come to Australia about 1850; it is believed that the doll was presented as an exhibition model at the Melbourne International Exhibition of 1880 and was acquired by the family from there. Value Points:
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extremely rare size of the Bébé Teteur, indicating its probable use as an exhibition doll, with great presentation, beautiful facial complexion, sturdy original body and costume. A copy of the book is included. $6000/9000
333. Beautiful French Bisque Smiling Poupée with Wooden Arms by Leon Casimir Bru 16” (41 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with shaded and accented lips in tentative smiling expression, brunette mohair wig with braided coronet over cork pate, pierced ears, kid poupée body with gusset-jointing at hips and knees, square-cut collarette, wooden arms with dowel jointing at shoulders, elbows and wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: D. (head and shoulders). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1872, in which year the model was deposed. Value Points: pristine condition of the deposed smiling poupée with flawless bisque, rare original body, and wearing fine antique silk costume with fitted jacket and matching skirt, blue silk wrap with silk fringe edging, undergarments, heeled shoes, tiny metal purse. $3200/4500
6” (15 cm.) h. piano. Of light maple wood with natural finish, the salon furnishings are each enhanced with embossed gold paper trim and appliques, and include upright piano with hinged keyboard cover; double door cabinet with arched panels at the front having lithographed scenes of child in a garden; fernery filled with original silk flowers,
settee, two arm chairs and two side chairs with rose silk upholstery, and a center parlor pedestal table with scrollshaped table top. Excellent condition. French, Badeuille, circa 1885. $600/800
5 ½” (14 cm.) doll. 7 ½” h. bed. A canopy bed with wrapped stiffened fabric and lace canopy top and with original bed fittings is surrounded by four small wax dolls including pair of all-wax babies with tiny black bead eyes and original attached costumes, another larger wax baby with cloth body and wax limbs, original costume, resting in wicker basket; and woman with wax shoulderplate, tiny bead eyes, ringlet curls, cloth body, wax lower limbs, and lovely original costume. Very good overall condition, woman is missing lower right arm. English, mid-1800s. $700/900
11” (28 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows with feathered details, accented nostrils, closed mouth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body, straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2. Comments: Sonneberg, circa 1880, the doll was designed to appeal to the French market, and closely resembles early Jumeau bébés in facial modeling as well as costuming. Value Points: the petite bébé wears original burgundy silk dress, woven bonnet with silk lining, undergarments, socks, shoes. $1400/1800
6” (15 cm.) Each has bisque shoulderhead, sculpted brown hair and painted facial features, man with moustache, muslin body, bisque lower limbs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1890. Value Points: the pair is wearing matching royal robes in silk and velvet with long extended velvet robe with fur edging. $600/800
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collector of doll furniture. Alan Crosland, noted Movie Director, now deceased, bought it in competition with Queen Mary’s Commissionaire”. $5000/7500
4” (10 cm.) -5” dolls. Each is all wooden with onepiece head and torso, dowel-jointed wooden limbs, painted black hair and facial features, antique costume. Along with early wooden hand-carved blanket chest with removable lid; and miniature wooden chest with faux-wood grain finish and wooden straps, and with mysterious symbols on the hinged lid; and three-drawer chest of red-washed pine with mahogany drawer fronts, brass cast faux keyholes and knob, impressed “J. Bubb Maker” on underside. John Bubb of 39 White Street, Southwark, London was a toy and cabinet manufacturer (1809–37). Excellent condition. Mid-1800s. $500/700
40” (102 cm.) h. x 30”w. x 16”d. The dark wood two store dollhouse with natural finish has double gable rooflines, each roof with double chimney, full-width front porch with chainattached short posts, arched paneled front door, and painted-pane front windows. The entire front opens to reveal four large interior rooms, each with original wood or paper floor, papered walls, and built-in fireplaces, and the kitchen fireplace is fitted with a rare roasting device (see detail photos). The house is in excellent condition. English, Georgian era, circa 1800. Included with the house is a 1951 note regarding its history, “The piece was on exhibition at the English Fair at Wembley and viewed by Queen Mary who is a
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21” (53 cm.) Arranged upon a velvet covered base is a bisque head girl with glass eyes, brunette mohair wig, original costume, holding a training stick in one hand and a biscuit in the other. Facing her, posed upon a chair, is a costumed glass-eyed paper mache dog, resting on its back haunches, with front paws extended in a begging manner. When wound, music plays, the girl turns her head side to side and extends training stick as though commanding the pup, and then tempts with the biscuit she extends in her left hand. Meanwhile the pup leans back and forth, his front paws finally leaning on his chair tray while he looks beseechingly at the biscuit, and all the while vigorously wagging his tail. Condition: generally excellent.
Marks: 1902 2/0 Comments: Renou, Paris, circa 1895. Value Points: rare automaton functions well and presents a delightful amusing scene, in fine original condition. $5500/7500
24” (61 cm.) Standing upon a wooden base is a paper mache head man with ebony black complexion, his head attached in loose nodding manner, with black glass eyes, painted features, open hinged mouth with
two rows of teeth, wide smiling expression, paper mache body, wire upper arms, paper mache hands with pointing finger on right hand. When wound, he nods his head and hinges open and close his mouth as though hawking his wares which are presumably held in the suitcases at his feet. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa
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1890, designed as a store promotional item to draw the public’s focus to whatever product was being shown in the store window. Value Points: fine all-original condition including wonderful costume including fancy shoes and plaid slacks with matching jacket lining. $1600/2100
16” (41 cm.) seated. Man with rich brown complexioned paper mache head which is loosely attached to a paper mache body is posed seated with crossed legs, and with hinged arms that are held outward with
open palms. The man has brown flirty eyes, closed mouth, highlycharacterized features, black fleecy hair, and is wearing original costume of exotic snake charmer including jewelry; at his side is a woven basket which contains a rubber snake. When wound, his head leans side to side, his eyes flirt, and his left arm moves up and down as though charming the snake which he holds. Condition: generally excellent.
Comments: Germany, early 1900s, from a series of store promotional mechanical figures, designed to be placed in store windows to attract attention of passers-by. Value Points: well-preserved mechanical figure. $1500/2500
29” (74 cm.) h. 19”l. The maplewood bed with rich tiger graining in warm brown/honey tones, has nicely carved head and foot boards, original wooden slats and mattress, high carved posters with detachable curved canopy top that is fitted with fine embroidered lace canopy, and with antique bed fittings and linens. Excellent condition. American, mid-1800s. $400/500
23” (58 cm.) Paper mache shoulderhead, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, brunette mohair wig, original muslin torso and upper limbs, composition lower arms and legs. Condition: original finish although craquelure on upper face and
arms. Comments: Germany, circa 1880. Value Points: wearing beautiful antique lace and embroidered gown and bonnet, undergarments. $300/400
12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, very large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, lushly-painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 3 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1888. Value Points: beautiful bébé with very fine bisque, dramatic large eyes, original wig, body and body finish, and wearing original chemise, Jumeau socks, and red leather shoes signed “Bébé Jumeau, Med. d’Or Paris” in gilt lettering. $3300/4300
14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with very full shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, wearing antique red woolen dress with applique detailing at bodice, undergarments, red shoes, matching coat and bonnet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 5.
Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1890. Value Points: charming little bébé with excellent bisque, original body and body finish. $2800/3400
8” (20 cm.) h, cabinet. The furnishings of pressed tin have painted faux-wood-grain finish, and include cabinet with double door lower cabinet and glass-door upper cabinet with yellow
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painted interior; corner curio cabinet with lattice-cut sides and mirror back; oval table with pedestal base, and six balloon back chairs with tin faux-woven seats. Excellent condition. Germany, Rock and Graner, circa 1880. $700/900
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5 ½” (14 cm.) doll. Lightly-tinted porcelain shoulderhead boy with side-parted painted black hair, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, closed mouth, all-wooden body with doweljointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, wearing antique boy’s belted suit. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1850. Value Points: rare doll with wooden articulated body and original costume. Included is early pressed tin sofa in painted faux-wood-grain and black upholstery, with silk tufted upholstery and pillows. $700/900
18” (46 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead, black sculpted hair waved away from her face in soft waves, braided coronet extends from behind each ear and tucked under pageboy curl at her nape, deeply-set eye sockets, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, elongated nostrils with outlined nostrils, closed mouth with slightly-upturned corners, replaced muslin body, porcelain lower limbs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: hard to find model with distinctive facial expression and coiffure, antique costume. $600/800
9” (23 cm.) h. canopy. The pressed tin dollhouse furnishings with painted faux-wood finish including bed with circular canopy top accented with gold etching and original green silk drapes and bed covers; armoire with single mirrored front door with scalloped gilt edging; cabinet with lattice upper railings, glass windows, and mirrored back; secretaire with drop front to painted yellow interior. Excellent condition. Germany, Rock and Graner, circa 1880. $900/1200
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jointing. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1870. Value
Points: unique expression on the beautiful poupée with fine artistry of painting, unusual original costume including beaded velvet coat. $2800/3200
15” (38 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, deep blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with pale accented lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, French kid poupée body with gusset-jointing at hips and knees, gusset
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7” (18 cm.) doll. 9”h. buffet. Of finely grained golden wood, the matching furnishings includes buffet with applique soft metal accents and graduated size shelves; double-door armoire with curtained windows and metal accents; oval pedestal table and six matching balloon-back chairs each with inset black stripe banding, fernery with metal applique and flowers, dessert buffet, and fireplace
with green silk cover. Included is a woven carpet, and soft metal pitcher, cruel holder and glass cones each with green glass centers, along with a paper mache shoulderhead lady with black sculpted hair in coiled chignon, painted features, kid body, original (frail silk gown). Germany, mid-1800s, the furniture is attributed to Eppendorfer & Noche. $800/1100
14” (36 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-lined bisque shoulderplate, blue glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with delicately accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid poupée body with gussetjointing at elbows, hips and knees. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1. Comments: Gaultier, circa 1875. Value Points: choice bisque, very sturdy original body, wearing original pale green nanny costume with black velvet edging, undergarments, bonnets, leather shoes, watch and fob. $1700/2300
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outlined lips, separatelymodeled pierced ears, brunette human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent.
Marks: Brevete SGDG Jumeau 12 (incised, and artist checkmarks) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, the depose model was introduced in 1885/86 and were his first systems for sleeping eyes; the system was unsuccessful and those heads which had been designed for this use (with a small drilled hole at the back of the head for placement of the turning knob) were simply presented with the in-demand classic paperweight eyes. The only signals that denote the original are the unusual Jumeau incised marking and the factory-filled small hole at the back of head. Few examples of the luxury model exist, and especially in this large and expensive size. Value Points: rare model has exemplary bisque and painting, original body and body finish, lovely antique dress, bonnet, undergarments, Jumeau socks and Jumeau signed shoes. $4500/5500
26” (66 cm.)
Bisque socket head, very deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and multi-feathered brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth, shaded and
10” (25 cm.)
Bisque socket head, blue glass spiral threaded eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig, French composition and wooden
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fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 8. Comments: French, Fleischman and Blodel, circa 1900. Value Points: unusual petite size of the wide-eyed late bébé, with charming presence and costume. $800/1100
5 ½” (14 cm.) h. desk. Each is ebonyfinished wood with gilt stenciling in the manner of French Biedermeier furnishings, including secretary desk with cabinet doors and numerous niches, single door armoire, pedestal table with unusually fancy pedestal, and four chairs (one missing an arm) and settee upholstered with original burgundy silk. Excellent condition. Germany, D.H. Wagner, circa 1880. $700/900
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20” (51 cm.)
Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark black eyeshadow, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, shaded lips, tiny porcelain upper teeth, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, antique costume. Marks: F.G. (in scroll) 7. Comments: Gaultier, circa 1888. Value Points: dramatic painting of eye shadow and lashes beautifully contrasts the pale complexion. $2200/2800
19” (48 cm.) All stockinette with soft stuffing, the stitch-shaped face with defined eye sockets, painted blue eyes and lashes, stitched nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, stitched-on ears, blonde yarn hair, stitch jointing at shoulders, hips and knees, unusual curled fingers. Condition: slight wear of yarn hair, otherwise excellent.
Comments: American, circa 1885. Value Points: rare doll in well-preserved state has original knit undergarments, socks, slippers and baby dress.
31” (79 cm.) All-muslin doll with rounded face, painted facial features, outlined brown eyes in half-moon shape with grey eyeliner, brushstroked brows, outlined nose, bow-shaped mouth, rosy cheeks, brunette stitched-on bangs, stitch jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, mitten hands with separate thumbs, antique costume. Condition: very good overall.
Comments: Babyland Rag, circa 1900. Value Points: nice larger size with artistically painted face. $600/800
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3 ½” (9 cm.) d. tray. Each piece is of turned wood with original painted cream finish and colorful painted rooster, comprising tray, covered tub, double-sided compote, four egg cups with eggs. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1880. $300/400
1” (3 cm.) -3”. Seven all-wooden dolls in tiny graduated sizes have one-piece head and torso, painted black hair (three with yellow tuck combs) and facial features, dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees. Condition: generally
excellent. Comments: Grodnertal, circa 1840. Value Points: the rare tiny wooden dolls are included with an early walnut hooded cradle. $700/900
361. Trio of American Wooden Dolls by Mason and Taylor 12” (30 cm.) Each is all-wooden doll with painted complexion and facial features, sculpted short blonde hair, swivel head, painted blue eyes, black and red upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, dowel jointing at shoulders, elbows and knees, rivet-jointing at hips, metal hands and feet, painted blue boots. Condition: generally excellent, one has extra pivot at neckline and uncertain if original. Comments: Mason and Taylor, circa 1880. Value Points: wonderful comparative group of the sought-after American dolls, with three variations of hair styles, the trio posed with an early American wooden chair. $900/1200
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All wooden doll with socket head, intaglio sculpted brown painted eyes, white eye dots, tinted brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented center line, brunette mohair wig, wooden spring-jointed body, brown corduroy boy’s suit, ankle boots. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Schoenhut Doll Pat. Jan. 17, ‘11 USA.
Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1912. Value Points: very expressive features with deep intaglio eyes. $600/800
14” (36 cm.)
All wooden doll with socket head, intaglio-sculpted brown eyes, white eye dots, black upper eyeliner, feathered brows, rounded nose, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, wooden spring-jointed body.
Marks: Schoenhut Doll Jan. 17, ‘11 USA. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1912. Value Points: especially fine modeling with deeply sculpted features. $500/700
Condition: generally excellent.
7” (18 cm) - 8”. Each of the animals is all wooden with original carved bodies and head accentuated by original painting, and each has glass eyes, including: leopard with original spotted rope tail and ball swivel neck; brown bear with ball swivel neck; elephant with double tusks; tiger with spotted rope tail, open mouth, ball swivel neck; lion with rope tail and cloth mane; alligator with ball-swivel at tail and neck, and with original flippers; single hump camel with open
mouth; giraffe with open mouth; buffalo with open mouth, cloth mane (one horn missing); zebra with closed mouth; and ostrich. Along with mask-face monkey with painted eyes and original attached costume; clown with original costume, ringmaster with bisque head, and acrobat lady with bisque head. Also included are six stools, two chairs, barrel, ball and two ladders. Excellent condition. Original paint on all pieces is beautifully preserved. Schoenhut, Humpty Dumpty characters, circa 1910. $2500/3500
11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, brunette human hair, composition and wooden eightloose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SH 959. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1885. Value Points: rare petite size of the sought-after model, closed mouth, early original body and body finish. $700/900
9” (23 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Halbig 23. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1910. Value Points: petite doll with fullyarticulated body, wearing beautiful original lace dress, undergarments, knit woven bonnet, socks, and shoes. $300/400
7” (18 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, two porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig, composition body with jointing at shoulders, hips and knees, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K made in Germany 6/0 155. Comments: Kestner, circa 1910. Value Points: pretty miniature doll with original body and body finish. $200/300
10” (25 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open
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mouth, four porcelain teeth, auburn mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: L made in Germany 3 167. Comments: Kestner, circa 1910. Value Points: especially pretty doll with original body and body finish, lovely antique costume. $300/400
9” (23 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden balljointed body, wonderful antique costume and toy rattle. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Kestner, circa 1890. Value Points: rare little closed mouth child with choice bisque, original body and body finish, original wig. $800/1000
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20” (51 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with heart-shaped upper lip, impressed dimples at philtrum and chin, separately-modeled pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose E 9 J (and artist checkmarks, head). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1884. Value Points: finest pale bisque contrasted by brilliant blue eyes, original body and body finish, leather shoes signed “Bébé Jumeau Med d’Or Paris 9”. $3200/3600
25” (64 cm.) Bisque socket head, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows with feathered detailing, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with shaded outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, pretty antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F.G. (in scroll) 7. Comments: Gaultier, circa 1888. Value Points: wide-eyed beauty with fine delicate bisque, original body and body finish, fine antique dress in the carnival style. $2800/3400
11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass eyes, painted curly lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent.
Marks: 1 192 0. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1892. Value Points: petite size of the rare registered child body, original body and body finish, lovely antique costume. $400/500
11” (28 cm.)
Bisque socket head, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig, pierced ears, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique knitwear with rose chiffon ribbons. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SH 1079 3 dep Germany. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1900. Value Points: charming petite child doll with excellent bisque, original body and body finish, original wig. $300/400
13” (33 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass
accented nostrils, open mouth, outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden balljointed body, fine antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 192 2. Comments: pretty child doll has loveliest bisque, original wig, body and body finish. $500/700
24” (61 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig, composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 192 14.
Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, which registered the model in 1892. Value Points: beautiful closed mouth doll with finely-painted features and complexion, original body and body finish. $1200/1500
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the professor turns side-to-side, nodding his head and waving his stick as he turns to the student, then inclining his head to read from his book. The Dunce lifts his book up and down, pretending to study, while his ears move up and down and back and forth as though mocking the professor. Two tunes are played. Condition: generally excellent, mechanism and music function well.
Comments: Roullet et Decamps, circa 1895. Value Points: the amusing vignette is well-preserved, including school room details such as teacher’s bell and blackboard. $6500/8500
4 ½” (11 cm.) Each is all-bisque with brown glass eyes, one with swivel head, open mouth, blonde mohair wig, jointed arms and legs, painted stockings and blue bow-strap shoes, and wearing original knit costume, marked 132; and the other with one-piece head and torso, closed mouth, jointed arms and legs, thigh-high painted black stockings and brown twostrap shoes, original folklore costume and woven bonnet. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1885. $600/800
3 ½” (9 cm.) Each has one-piece bisque head and torso, tiny glass eyes, painted features, closed mouth, mohair wig, jointed arms and legs, painted shoes and socks. Condition: generally excellent, one shoe tip chipped. Comments: Germany, circa 1900. Value Points: factory-original school boy costume on each doll. $300/400
19” (48 cm.) Posed on a silk brocade-covered wooden platform is a bisque-head Professor standing behind his teacher’s desk, holding a book and a teaching rod, while alongside is the classroom student “dunce” in kneeling position and with accessory ears. When wound,
19” (48 cm.) Bisque socket head, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, rose-blushed eye shadow, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth, defined space between the shaded lips, separately-modeled pierced ears, dimpled chin, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition:
generally excellent. Marks: Depose Jumeau 8 (incised).
Comments: Bébé Jumeau Diplome d’Honneur (body). Emile Jumeau, circa 1885. Value Points: very deeplydefined features enhanced by rich painting, fine luminous complexion, original (frail) magenta silk Jumeau dress from the workshops of Ernestine Jumeau, undergarments, stockings and shoes marked Paris Depose 8. $3000/3800
cardboard box with lithographed cover
little girls and their doll hinges open to fitted interior
tools and materials for making doll shoes, including wooden forms, threads, cast metal hammer and pliers, as well
a pair of doll shoes and a booklet with instructions and patterns for making doll shoes. Excellent condition. French, circa 1900.
13” (33 cm.) Paper mache shoulderhead with slender facial modeling, blue glass eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig in up-swept fashion, cloth body, composition lower arms and legs, painted white stockings and yellow ankle boots. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 4/0.
Comments: Germany, circa 1890, Cuno and Otto Dressel. Value Points: all original finish is beautifully preserved, original body with fancy painted boots, wearing factory original chemise dress. $500/700
11” (28 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead of adult lady with slender face, elongated throat, modeled bosom, dark blue glass eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig in original up-swept coiffure, original muslin body, paper mache arms and legs, painted knee-high white ribbed stockings with red rims and black one-strap shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 7926. 0. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1915. Value Points: rare model with modeled bosom, original body, original undergarments, closed mouth variation. $900/1100
6” (15 cm.) desk. Of fine mahogany and maple wood, the furnishings include secretary desk with drop-front opening to interior drawers; a second secretary desk with inlay striping and drop-front; matching library table; two arm chairs with mahogany velvet upholstery, and round pedestal table with floral inlay. Included is carpet and two dollhouse dolls with sculpted hair, painted facial features, and original costumes. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1885. $400/600
17” (43 cm.) Poured wax shoulderhead, blue glass eyes, inset hair brows, tinted closed mouth, accented eye corners and nostrils, blonde separately inserted hair, softly-stuffed muslin body, poured wax lower arms and legs, bare feet. Condition: very good, some sparseness of hair. Comments: English, in the Montanari manner, circa 1880. Value Points: original muslin gown with blue ribbon and lace trim, undergarments, black leather slippers with blue bows. $800/1000
5” (13 cm.) h. armoire. Of light wood with ebony finish and gilt accents, comprising lady’s writing desk with unusual crown-shaped finial; unusual armoire with two doors, cabinet and four drawers; checkerboard game table; sewing table with fitted drawers; armoire with mirrored door; round pedestal table; two night stands; three drawer cabinet, two bisque busts, and a settee with original blue silk upholstery and fringe edging. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1880, attributed to D, H. Wagner. $700/900
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6” (15 cm.) h. cupboard. The wooden dollhouse furniture, in especially petite size, has ebony finish with stenciled gilt accents and tiny silver bead drawer pulls, including cupboard with blue-lined glass fronted upper cabinet, table, small two drawer chest of drawers, knee-hole desk with fitted niches, buffet with faux-ivory wooden spindles on the display shelves, secretary desk with drop-front, and two chests of drawers. Also included are two bisque dollhouse dolls with sculpted hair and painted facial features comprising housemaid and man with moustache, along with three small bisque children. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1890. $800/1000
9” (23 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with downcast lips, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, nicely costumed. Condition: bisque excellent, body is original albeit overall
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crazing. Comments: Kestner, circa 1885. Value Points: fine quality of bisque and painting on the closed mouth doll with wistful expression. $300/400
388. German Bisque Child Doll, Model 155, by Kestner
8” (20 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: made in Germany 4/0 155. Comments: Kestner, circa 1900. Value Points: dainty little doll is wearing original costume, socks and shoes, and has original fully-articulated body with original finish. $300/400
9 ½” (24 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, very plump cheeks, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, lightly arched lips, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, bare
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feet, blonde mohair wig, antique costume included. Condition: generally excellent, small chip on back right leg rim. Marks: 4. Comments: Kestner, circa 1880. Value Points: rare early model with exceptional detail of body sculpting including well-defined knees and tiny ankles. $1200/1700
19” (48 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, rose blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose E. 8 J (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1884. Value Points: beautiful doll, original body and body finish, original signed Jumeau shoes. $3000/3700
13” (33 cm.) Lightly-pink tinted porcelain swivel head with flat-cut neck socket on porcelain shoulderplate, original metal stringing pin at top of cork crown, painted upper-glancing blue eyes, dark eyeliner, painted all-around lashes, lightly-fringed brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, brunette mohair wig, softly-stuffed kid torso, gusset-jointed hips, wooden knee joints, porcelain lower arms and hands. Condition: there is an old faint hairline that extends entirely across the face just above the lip, shoulderplate, body and arms excellent. Marks: (Rohmer stamp on body). Comments: Leontine Rohmer, circa 1860. Value Points: beautiful painting, original signed body, the doll owns a trunk with a variety of costume elements and accessories. $1500/2200
8” (20 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, brunette mohair wig in long braids, composition body jointed at shoulders and hips, painted high black stockings and brown one-strap shoes. Condition: generally exist. Marks: 1079 -20 Dep S&H. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: petite doll with unusual body, great antique costume. $200/300
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10” (25 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the richly-shaded lips, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden balljointed body, antique chemise and woven snood. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 3. Comments: Kestner, circa 1885. Value Points: rare petite size of the early closed mouth doll. $900/1200
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12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head with three different faces which can be alternately revealed by turning the knob at the top of the head, blonde mohair wig, composition shoulderhead, jointed arms and lower legs, muslin torso. The faces include crying with painted eyes and scowling mouth; sleeping with modeled closed eyes and closed mouth with fretful expression; and laughing with painted eyes and closed smiling mouth with modeled tongue and teeth. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: C.B. Comments: Germany, Carl Bergner, circa 1900. Value Points: excellent bisque, original muslin costume and bonnet. $1100/1300
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22” (56 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, thick brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with upturned lip corners, shaded and accented lips, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden fullyjointed body with straight wrists, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 14. Comments: Kestner, circa 1885. Value Points: early child with closed mouth, excellent bisque, original body and body finish. $1100/1300
11” (28 cm.) Solid domed bisque shoulderhead, large cobalt blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blushed cheeks, original muslin stitch-jointed body, bisque arms to above the elbows. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, attributed to Alt, Beck and Gottschalk, circa 1880. Value Points: beautiful pale bisque with brilliant contrasting eyes, original body with bisque arms, antique costume. $500/700
6” (15 cm.) h. armoire. Of fine honeytoned maple wood with natural finish, the pieces include mirrored door armoire, dining room cabinet with glass upper door; chest of drawers with mirror, bed with fittings, dining table, three various chairs, towel bar, and three cabinets or table with white marble tops. Also included is bisque dollhouse lady with sculpted hair and painted facial features, original costume. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1890. $500/700
3 ½” (9 cm.) -5”. Each is all-bisque with
swivel head and peg-jointed arms and legs, including girl with blue eyes, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, painted white stockings and black two-strap shoes, wearing knit costume; and doll with painted brown hair with feathered detailing around her face, painted high laced boots, wearing blue/ white knit costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1890. Value Points: most appealing tiny pair, the brown haired girl quite rare. $400/500
399.
400.
10” (25 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, thick brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, blonde mohair wig, composition fully-jointed body with straight wrists, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 0. Comments: Kestner, circa 1885. Value Points: rare size 0 of the closed mouth early child doll, original body. $700/900
13” (33 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth with slightly-parted lips, four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: made in Germany. Comments: Kestner,
401.
circa 1900. Value Points: very fine modeling with plump elongated cheeks, original body and body finish, original antique costume. $400/500
10” (25 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: made in Germany 3 (head) 4/0 (torso). Comments: Kestner, circa 1885. Value Points: petite closed mouth doll with original body and body finish, antique costume. $400/500
402.
cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose E. 6 J (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1884. Value Points: beautiful bébé with artistic blushing, original body and body finish, lovely antique costume including signed Jumeau shoes. $3200/3800
8” (20 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig, composition fully-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1885. Value Points: charming petite doll with closed mouth. $400/600
4 ½” (11 cm.)
15” (38 cm.)
Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, shaded and accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over
One-piece bisque head and torso, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, pegjointed bisque arms and legs, painted yellow ankle boots with black heels and tips, antique dress. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 108 4. Comments: Germany, circa 1890. Value Points: charming piquant expression, rare yellow ankle boots. $300/400
24” (61 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth, shaded upturned lips, impressed dimples in chin and philtrum, separately-modeled pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, fine early dress of velvet and silk. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 11 (and artist checkmarks on head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, his distinctive Bébé Triste model with beautiful bisque, brown eyes, original body and body finish, lovely costume. $11,000/14,000
French Bisque Bébé by Emile Jumeau with Incised Depose Rare Mark
(41 cm.)
socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with shaded lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, lovely lace dress and bonnet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Jumeau 6 (incised mark, and artist checkmarks on head).
Emile Jumeau, circa 1882. Value Points: rare model made for one or two years only has finest creamy bisque. $2800/3400
10” (25 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, dark brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, slightly-parted lips, four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 99 2 Germany H 4/0. Comments: Handwerck, circa 1900. Value Points: pretty child has fine bisque, original wig, body and body finish. $300/400
10” (25 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden balljointed body, nicely costumed. Marks: 886 S 5 H. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1895. Value Points: fine bisque with delicate complexion, original body and body finish. $200/300
5” (13 cm.) Each has bisque socket head, cobalt blue glass eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth, composition body jointed at shoulders and hips, painted shoes and socks, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: for the French market, circa 1885. Value Points: charming little pair, the girl being particularly hard to find. $400/500
410. German Bisque Lady Doll with Blonde Sculpted Hair in Braided Coronet
22” (56 cm.)
Bisque shoulderhead, blonde sculpted hair brushed away from face into soft curls and captured at the crown by a braided coronet, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, pierced ears, muslin stitch-jointed body, leather arms, stitched-on red leather boots, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1860. Value Points: rare coiffure is deeply sculpted. $400/500
411. French Bisque Poupée with Wooden Articulated Body and Bisque Hands
15” (38 cm.)
Bisque swivel head on bisque shoulderplate, Dehors neck articulation allowing head to tilt side to side and forward as well as
swivel, cobalt blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, arched brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, unpierced ears, blonde mohair wig captured in woven snood, wooden body with shapely torso, doweljointing at shoulders, wrists, hips and knees, bisque forearms. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, attributed to Alexandre Dehors, circa 1867. Value Points: rarity factors include Dehors neck articulation, wooden body, bisque arms, lovely antique costume.
412. German Bisque Character with Impish Expression, 1428, by Simon and Halbig
15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, tiny brown glass sleep eyes, fringed upper curly lashes, one-stroke brows, tiny nose, closed mouth modeled as though open with shaded lips, smiling impish expression, laughter crinkles around the eyes, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1428 6. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1912. Value Points: rare model to find with wonderfully detailed sculpting, most endearing expression, original toddler body with original finish, antique costume. $700/1000
413. German Bisque Child, Model 249, by Kestner
15” (38 cm.)
Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted curly lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: B made in Germany 6 JDK 249 (head) Made in Germany (body). Comments: Kestner, circa 1915. Value Points: fine lustrous complexion, wig, body, body finish and beautiful antique costume. $400/600
414. German Bisque Character, “Phillip”, Model 115/A by Kammer and Reinhardt
11” (30 cm.)
Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with downcast lips in pouting expression, composition and wooden toddler body with side-hip jointing, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 115/A 30. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912. Value Points: demure fretful expression is wellachieved on this cabinet-size toddler, original body and body finish. $1100/1300
415. German Bisque Child, Model 99, by Handwerck
10” (25 cm.)
Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed
body, wearing knit costume and cap, knit stockings and brown leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent.
Marks: 99 2 Germany HW 4/0. Comments: Handwerck, circa 1900. Value Points: costumed as playful child, in knit costume with pewter and bone toy. $300/400
416. French Bisque Bébé R.R. by Emile Jumeau in Early Mariner Costume
25” (64 cm.)
Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight
inset eyes, dark eyeliner, lushly-painted dark lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and multi-feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fullyjointed body. Condition: generally excellent.
Marks: R. 10 R. (and artist checkmarks). Comments: Emile Jumeau, the model was made about 1893 as a special commission; the initials R.R. remain a mystery, and few examples exist today. Value Points: rare model of Jumeau with very fine bisque and painting, original body and body finish, antique costume.
417. German Bisque Character, 117, by Kammer and Reinhardt with Closed Mouth Miniature Doll
16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, blushed cheeks, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 117 Germany. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, the rare open mouth variation of the Mein Liebling model, circa 1912. Value Points: the rare model with fine quality of bisque and painting, antique dress, is carrying a little bisque doll with brown glass eyes, closed mouth, composition body, antique costume, marked 0, by Kestner, circa 1900. $2000/2400
418. Rare German Bisque Child Doll, 1293, by Franz Schmidt
13” (33 cm.) Bisque socket head, small brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, tiny mouth, two porcelain upper teeth, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1293 FS & C. Comments: Franz Schmidt, circa 1915, from the firm’s rare 1200 character series, few examples of the 1293 model are known to exist. Value Points: rare model with wonderful expression, choice bisque and painting. $800/1000
419. Petite German Bisque Child as Young Boy by Kammer and Reinhardt
10” (26 cm.)
Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally
excellent. Marks: S&H K*R
26. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1910. Value Points: original body and body finish, he is wearing a flannel jacket and short trousers, shirt, stockings and leather shoes. $300/400
420. German Bisque Child, 99, by Handwerck in Original Costume
9” (23 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 69 Germany H. Comments: Handwerck, circa 1900. Value Points: wonderful multilayered antique costume, original body and body finish. $300/400
421. Petite German BrownComplexioned Bisque Child, 99, by Handwerck
10” (25 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, black brushstroked brows, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, black mohair fleeced wig, brown composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 99 2 Germany HW 4/0. Comments: Handwerck, circa 1900. Value Points: rare brown complexioned doll especially in this size, with flawless complexion, original body and body finish. $300/400
422.
422. French Bisque Bébé by Jumeau with Rare Depose Incised Mark
20” (51 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth, pale
shaded lips, dimpled chin and philtrum, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Jumeau 9 (incised and artist checkmarks). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1884, the rare model was made for one or two years only. Value Points: most appealing shy expression is well achieved, fine quality of bisque, original body and body finish, wearing original rose silk dress, undergarments, bonnet, rose Jumeau socks, and signed Jumeau shoes. $3200/3800
27” (69 cm.)
Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, heart-shaped upper lip, impressed dimples at philtrum and chin, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, antique lace and silk dress, bonnet, undergarments, shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F 12 G (block letters). Comments: Gaultier, circa 1882. Value Points: the large blue eyes beautifully contrast the very delicate complexion. $3000/4000
15” (38 cm.)
Bisque socket head with light brown gleaming complexion, black eyeliner, black painted lashes, rose blushed eyeshadow, brown brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, black fleecy hair over Steiner pate, brown composition fullyjointed body. Condition: old hairline extends down left side of face just in
front of ear. Marks: Figure C No.0 (head) Steiner Bte SGDG Paris (body). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1885. Value Points: rare model with beautiful gleaming complexion, original body and body finish, wearing early aqua (frail) silk dress with lace trim and matching bonnet. $1800/2300
10” (25 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head with flat-cut neck socket that accommodates to original torso, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with daintily-shaped lips, brunette human hair, composition body with jointing at shoulders and hips, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 77 2. Comments: Sonneberg, maker unknown, circa 1885. Value Points: early look-alike doll to French bébés, with closed mouth, rare neck construction, original rare body. $700/900
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. $3500/4200
18” (46 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, large 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, brunette human hair over cork pate, French kid poupée body with gusset jointing at elbows, hips and knees. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 7 (head and shoulderplate, and artist checkmarks) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878. Value Points: rare wide-eyed transitional poupée with original very sturdy body, antique ensemble, undergarments and boots. $2400/2800
9” (23 cm.) doll. 12” dome. Poured wax head with tiny bead eyes and pronounced nose and chin, with head and body enclosed in original brown and black gown with red hooded over-cape, and arms held in
front of body clasping a basket of dried flowers and herbs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: English, mid-1800s. Value Points: in original state and costume, the doll is presented under original glass dome. $300/500
428.
7” (18 cm.) largest. Including two cast brass fireplaces with attached mantels, free-standing cast copper fireplace, five various cast brass fenders, and brass standing trivet. Excellent condition. Mid-1800s. $800/1000
430.
21” (53 cm.) Pink tinted porcelain shoulderhead, black center-parted hair in short ringlet curls, painted brown eyes with white eye dots, red and black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, circle accents at nostrils
and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, muslin stitchjointed body, leather arms. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: the brown-eyed doll owns a wardrobe of nine additional original handmade dresses and various undergarments and costume elements. $800/1000
18” (46 cm.) Composition shoulderhead depicting the early star of Ziegfeld Follies, and both silent and talking films, having distinctively sculpted features used on this doll only, distinguished side-parted sculpted hair and thick brows, pronounced nose, hinged jaw opening to painted teeth, muslin stitchjointed body, composition lower hands and feet, painted gloves and shoes, and wearing original costume and hat. Condition: generally excellent.
Marks: The original W.C. Fields, an Effanbee Play Product (pin). Comments:
American, Effanbee, circa 1930. Value Points: very realistic modeling of the early film star, well-preserved condition with original costume. $600/800
18” (46 cm.) Composition socket head, blue/green sleep eyes, painted lashes, real lashes, dark eye shadow, feathered brows, closed mouth, brunette mohair looped braids with red ribbon ties, composition five-piece body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Margaret O’Brien Alexander (cloth tag on costume). Comments: Alexander, circa 1940, portrait doll of the popular child film star. Value Points: the doll has fine original complexion with soft cheek blush, and wears original tagged faille red dress with lace hem and pockets, matching undergarments, socks and shoes, and has original clover leaf wrist tag, navy blue woven bonnet with flowers, and has original gold wrist tag and added gold paper label with autograph of Margaret O’Brien. $500/700
11” (28 cm.) All composition with socket head, fivepiece body, sleep tin eyes, mohair lashes, blonde mohair wig in ringlet curls. Marks: Shirley Temple 11 (head) Shirley Temple 11 (torso). Condition: generally excellent.
Comments: Ideal, circa 1936, wearing commemorative costume of the 1936 Texas Centennial, including red plaid shirt, red satin bandanna, cotton shorts, suede chaps and vest, holster with pistol, cowboy hat labeled “Ride ‘em cowboy”, and oil cloth boots. Value Points: outstanding state of preservation of the rare small size Shirley with rare original costume. $700/1000
11” (28 cm.) All-composition with socket head and jointing at shoulders and hips, eyes, mohair lashes, open smiling mouth, row of teeth, dimpled cheeks, original
blonde mohair wig in ringlet curls. Marks: Shirley Temple Cop. Ideal N&TCo 11 (head) Shirley Temple 11 (torso). Condition: fine unplayed with condition, light craze line on right leg and cheek. Comments: Ideal, circa 1935, known as the “dancing dress”, similar to a costume worn by Shirley in early publicity photographs. Value Points: impeccablypreserved wig, and in unplayed with condition, wearing original pink pleated organdy dress with blue bows, original tag on dress, undergarments, socks and shoes, and preserved in original box.
22” (56 cm.) All composition with socket head, sleep eyes, lashes, feathered brows, open mouth in smiling expression, row of teeth, dimpled cheeks, blonde mohair wig in ringlet curls, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent, slight eye fading. Marks: Shirley Temple C. Ideal N&T Co. 22. Comments: Ideal, circa 1935. Value Points: pristine condition with very beautiful complexion and hair, wearing original factory-tagged polka dot pleated dress with original red silk ribbons, undergarments, socks, shoes, and Shirley Temple pin. $400/500
436. Eye details
11” (28 cm.) Over-size hard plastic head with unique modeling including tiny chin and dramatically large eye sockets, tiny nose, pertly-shaped closed mouth, original blonde wig rooted to wig cap, five-piece jointed body, original cotton paisley print dress. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Kenner (seven lines of markings) Blythe TM Kenner Made in Hong Kong (cloth label in dress). Comments: Kenner, 1972, the doll was made for one year only, from designs by Allison Katzman and made by Kenner.
Value Points: very rare pop culture doll with changeable eyes which transform when pull-string at back is pulled. The eye colors change from “groovy green” to “bouncy brown” to “beautiful blue” and to “pretty purple”, according to Kenner ads, and the doll is wearing original labeled dress. $700/900
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