Gold Horses
Only the most special items are worthy of the Gold Horse designation. Items in this category with the Gold Horse seal deserve your special consideration. Theriault’s will guarantee to the original purchaser of any Gold Horse lot a credit toward future purchases for the hammer price of that lot (after thirty-six months). Specific conditions governing this guarantee are cited in the “Terms of Sale” at the end of the catalogue. The buyer shall receive a Gold Horse certificate tag to such effect at the time of purchase and the Gold Horse lot will be permanently registered in our gallery.
7. 15” French Bisque Bébé by Emile Jumeau in Original Couturier Costume, Shoes and Box
10. 33” Rare and Pristine Grand-Sized French Bisque Bébé Jumeau, Size 16, with Original Costume and Box
12. 15” Lovely French Bisque Bébé E.J. by Emile Jumeau
15. 16” French Bisque Blue-Eyed Bébé by Leon Casimir Bru with Signed Shoes
51. 11” Petite Brown-Eyed French Bisque Bébé, 4/0, by Gaultier
64. 38” Exhibition-Size French Bisque Bébé, Series C, by Jules Steiner with Rare Sleep Eyes
83. 13” Very Beautiful Petite French Bisque Bébé by Gaultier with Bisque Hands
101. 16” French Brown-Eyed Bisque “Depose” Bébé by Emile Jumeau
131. 20” Earliest Period French Bisque Brown-Eyed Bébé E.J. by Emile Jumeau with Original Costume
133. 30” An Exceptional French Bisque Bébé Jumeau, Size 14, in Original Couturier Costume
134. 14” Very Rare German Bisque Art Character, Model 111, by Simon and Halbig
137. 14” Very Rare German Bisque Art Character, II, by Simon and Halbig
154. 16” German Bisque Art Character, Model 2033, Known as “Wendy” by Bruno Schmidt
187. 17” German Bisque Art Character, Model 114, Rare Glass-Eyed Variation by Kammer and Reinhardt
190. 21” Rarely-Found German Bisque Painted Eye Art Character by Max Handwerck
202. 10” Beautiful Petite French Bisque Brown-Complexioned Bébé, Figure A, by Jules Steiner
240. 16” Gorgeous French Bisque Bébé E.J. by Jumeau with Splendid Eyes
241. 17” Choice French Bisque Bébé Steiner in Fabulous Original Costume
245. 13” Very Beautiful French Bisque Brevete by Leon Casimir Bru in Petite Size
252. 28” Beautiful French Bisque Bébé Jumeau, Incised Depose Model, with Original Costume
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1. German Bisque Child with Closed Mouth, Model 152, by C.F. Kling
19” (48 cm.) Solid domed bisque shoulderhead, delicate pale complexion, blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with pale accented lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair in long braids, kid stitch-jointed body, bisque forearms, charming antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 152 - 6. Comments: C.F. Kling, circa 1885. Value Points: distinctive shy expression enhanced by delicate complexion, original body. $500/700
2. German Bisque Boy with Sculpted Hair and Store-Original Scottish Costume
13” (33 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead, blonde sculpted short curly hair with ringlet curl onto forehead, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, closed
mouth with center accent line, muslin stitch-jointed body, composition lower legs, bisque forearms. Condition: generally excellent.
Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: wellmodeled hair, the doll is wearing unusual original Scottish costume comprising brown woolen jacket and vest, plaid kilt, brown wool knit leggings and sporran. $500/700
3. German Pull Toy Baby Lamb on Wooden Wheeled Base
16” (41 cm.) Standing upon a wooden wheeled base is a
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4. German Bisque Brown-Complexioned Child, Model 949, by Simon and Halbig
20” (51 cm.) Bisque socket head with light brown complexion, brown
glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, black brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, dimpled chin, pierced ears, brunette human hair, brown composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, body retouch. Marks: S 11 H 949. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: beautiful flawless complexion enhances the deep modeling. $1100/1500
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5. French Bisque Pouty-Faced Character, Model 252, by SFBJ
13” (33 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, short stroke brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with lips pursed in fretful manner, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden fully-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 252 Paris 4. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1915. Value Points: wonderful expression with fine gleaming patina, original body and body finish. $1200/1500
6. French Paper Mache Polichinelle as Mechanical Drum Toy
18” (46 cm.) Paper mache head depicting Polichinelle, painted facial
features, wooden block torso, wire upper arms and legs, wooden hands and lower legs, posed on a drum with decorative paper lithographed cover and parchment drum panels and with internal mechanism; when the handle at side is turned, Polichinelle tilts side to side, and lifts his leg up and down, while drumming sound is heard. Condition: generally excellent, small tear in one parchment. Comments: French, circa 1885. Value Points: original silk costume with gilt metallic trim, lace collar, bi-corn hat, gold bells. $900/1100
7. French Bisque Bébé by Emile Jumeau in Original Couturier Costume, Shoes and Box
15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented
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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 (and artist checkmarks on head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1890. Value Points: pristine condition of the wide-eyed bébé with exemplary bisque, original body, body finish and wig, and wearing original couturier costume with feather-stitching accents, matching bonnet, original undergarments, Jumeau socks, leather shoes signed E.J., original earrings and preserved in original labeled box. $5500/7500
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8. German Musical Mechanical “Jester and Donkey” by Zinner and Sohne
11” (28 cm.) Posed upon a wooden platform with lithographed paper cover is a bisque head doll with painted jester features, brown glass eyes, closed mouth with wide beaming smile, wooden block torso and lower arms and legs, wearing velvet jester costume, along with a grey-flannel covered donkey with amber glass eyes, attached harness and saddle. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, Zinner and Sohne, circa 1890; when the knob at the front is turned the jester turns his head from side to side and music merrily plays. Value Points: well-preserved and amusing parlor toy. $1200/1500
9. Bisque Marotte with Jester Face and Original Costume
13” (33 cm.) Bisque head with untinted complexion that has painted jester-like decorations, painted blue eyes, closed mouth with impressed dimples, curly lambswool wig, excelsior-stuffed torso with internal musical device, wooden stick handle with whistle tip. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: circa 1895, when shaken, the jester emits a merry sound. Value Points: expressive features and painting, original lace and silk jester costume with bell tips. $600/800
10. Rare and Pristine Grand-Sized French Bisque Bébé Jumeau, Size 16, with Original Costume and Box
33” (84 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark painted eye liner, lushly painted dark lashes, wide brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye
corners and nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, dimpled chin and lip corners, separately sculpted pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 16 (head, and artist check marks) Bébé Jumeau Diplome d’honneur (body label). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1886. Value Points: pristine unplayed with and all-original condition of the rare large size 16 bébé, having original beautiful soft mohair wig with ribbon, Jumeau earrings, Jumeau chemise with Bébé Jumeau gold lettered label, and her original size 16 Bébé Jumeau box; the bébé has flawless creamy bisque which enhances her unusual expression, and outstanding original body and body finish. $8000/10,000
11. Pair, German Bisque Jesters with Clapping Cymbals in Original Costumes
16” (41 cm.) overall. Each has bisque socket head, blue or brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four tiny porcelain teeth, wooden block torso with bellows mechanism, wire upper arms and legs, wooden hands and lower legs with painted blue shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S (pb in star) H 4600 Germany. Comments: Schoenau and Hoffmeister, circa 1890. Value Points: the pair is wearing original matching silk and lace jester costume, holding cymbals in hands, and when stomach
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15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, 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-ball-jointed body with straight body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose E.6 J. (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body).
Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1884. Value Points: especially beautiful eyes are contrasted by subtle blush of finest complexion, original wig, body and body finish, antique costume and shoes. $3500/4200
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13. Cast Brass Footed Gold Fish Bowl with Miniature Gold Fish
4 ½” (11 cm.) Having heavy cast brass bowl frame and scrolled leg tripod-base and handles, the goldfish bowl is actually a large glass marble ball in which are captured grass reeds and three tiny gold fish. Excellent condition. Late 1800s. $500/700
14. Sevres Blue Glass Toiletry Set
6” (15 cm.) Each is of brilliant cobalt blue glass with white beaded edging around gilt borders, and unusual tassel and gilt decorations, the set includes pair of jars with matching stoppers, and lidded jar. Excellent condition. Circa 1885. $300/400
15. French Bisque Blue-Eyed Bébé by Leon Casimir Bru with Signed Shoes
16” (41 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate with modeled bosom and shoulderblades, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with tiny tongue tip between the outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, slender kid bébé body with scalloped-edge kid collarette, kid-over-wooden upper arms, bisque forearms, Chevrot hinged hips, carved wooden legs. Condition: generally excellent, left thumb missing. Marks: Bru Jne 4 (head) No. 4 Bru Jne (shoulders) Bébé Brevette SGDG (paper label). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1884. Value Points: beautiful blue-eyed bébé has splendid eyes, well-formed lips, original body, fine antique costume including leather ankle boots marked “Bru Jne Paris 4”. $12,000/16,000
head and torso, rounded facial modeling, very narrow brown enamel eyes with dotaccented black eyeliner, one-stroke brows with feathered detail, accented nostrils, closed mouth with extended center line between the heart-shaped upper lip, blush spot on cheeks, flax woven periwig, cloth upper arms, carved wooden lower arms with spatula hands, wooden legs with dowel-jointing at hips and knees. Condition: generally excellent, original painted finish. Comments: England, mid-1700s, included with the doll is an early miniature London trunk with original label, containing a fabric sample which is a match to the doll vest, and a hand-written note “this is a piece of a waistcoat which belonged to Harry Gibbs of Gosport...he had a naval appointment as Conrtoller of H.M.’s Customs...”. Value Points: fine original finish with fine artistic painting of features, wearing fine early costume comprising patterned bronze green silk jacket with braid trim, silk vest with embroidered floral weave, lace jabot, green silk pants, stockings, green silk shoes with metallic overlay, and green silk tricorn hat, and with (not wearing) festival mask, along with labeled trunk and provenance note. $30,000/40,000
16. Outstanding Early Armoire with Inlay Designs and Unusual Locking System
25” (64 cm.) h. x 21”w. x 8”d. The tall armoire of fruitwood and burled walnut has finely rendered inlay designs and panels on the front and sides, elaborately constructed roof line, ball feet and double opening doors; the left side door unlatches with attached key, while access to the right hand door is from a hidden interior lever. The interior has original paper lining. Excellent condition. European, early/ mid 1800s. $1200/1500
17. Fine Early English Wooden Doll of Gentleman
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18. Continental 18th Century All-Wooden Puppet with Rare Painted Mask Face
12” (30 cm.) All carved wood with swivel head and loose-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips, knees and ankles to allow for puppet manipulation, unusual carving of face is accentuated by darkened complexion, carved black beard and moustache, and mysterious emerald green glass inset eyes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Continental, 1700s, the figure is wearing original silk theatrical costume including tunic, pants, cape, turban, and carries an additional mask, and is resting in early box with engraved label at base. $1200/1500
19. French Chaise a Porteur in Charming Petite Size
9” (23 cm.) The wooden framed sedan chair (chaise a porteur) with bombe shape roof and three beveled glass windows has hinged opening
door, two carrying handles, and is covered with original burgundy and gilt tapestry on the exterior and original floral-patterned ivory silk on the interior. Excellent condition. French, circa 1880. $500/700
20. Outstanding French Maitrise Model Cabinet with Elaborate Bronze Mounts
17” (43 cm.) h. x 12”w. The cabinet with mirrored door upper section and bombe-shaped base is of fine burled walnut and rosewood with inlay pencil stripe of light maple, and features mirrored double doors above and two graduated-size drawers below, enhanced with rich gilded bronze drawer pulls, key escutcheons and mounts; there are two separate locks and keys. Excellent condition. French, mid-1800s, the quality of woods, trims and construction suggest original creations as maitrise model. $1200/1500
21. French Bisque Poupée with Rare Head Articulation and Bisque Arms
15” (38 cm.) Bisque swivel head with flat-cut neck designed to allow head to rotate side to side realistically, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, unpierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid-over-wooden poupée body with shapely torso, dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, and with bisque lower arms with separately-sculpted fingers, wearing early white pique dress with soutache trim, bonnet, undergarments, shoes. Condition: generally excellent, professional restoration on two fingers. Comments: French, circa 1860. Value Points: very beautiful doll with rare neck articulation allowing only realistic pivot, rare body style, beautiful eyes. $3200/3800
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22. German Bisque Character, Model 1070, by Konig and Warnecke in Wonderful Costume
18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, lightly feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, outlined lips, two porcelain teeth, brunette mohair wig, composition bent limb baby body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K&W 1070 9. Comments: Konig and Warnecke, circa 1910. Value Points: the baby wears wonderful costume comprising yellow silk baby gown and bonnet, matching bunting with elaborate lace overlay. $700/900
23. German All-Bisque Miniature “Black-Stocking” Doll
7” (18 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, brown glass eyes, painted lashes, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, slightly-parted lips, four tiny teeth, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted black stockings to mid-thigh, painted brown one-strap shoes, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Simon and
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24. German All-Bisque Miniature, Model 886, by Simon and Halbig
5” (13 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted thigh-high black stockings and brown onestrap shoes, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 886 0. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1885. Value Points: very dear tiny doll with beautiful large eyes. $400/500
25. German Bisque Clown with Painted Decorations and Original Costume
9” (23 cm.) Bisque socket head with untinted complexion and painted clown decorations, blue glass eyes, painted lashes and brows, open mouth, four tiny teeth, blonde mohair wig, five-piece paper mache body with painted red decorations. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (horseshoe symbol) 1900 13/0. Comments: Ernst Heubach, circa 1910. Value Points: the little clown is wearing original factory costume, carries a bird cage, and has great painted decorations. $300/400
26. German Bisque Child, Model 192, by Kammer and Reinhardt
15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 192 8. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, the model number was registered
by the firm in 1892. Value Points: very lovely face, original wig, body and body finish, and wearing (frail) original silk dress, undergarments, red velvet hat, stockings, and leather shoes with silver buckles. $800/1100
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17” (43 cm.) Pink tinted bisque socket-head with solid dome, sculpted and painted light brown hair in short boyish fashion with well-detailed sculpting curls at back of head and forelock tendrils, intaglio dark blue painted eyes with prominent black pupils, black and incised upper eyeliner, short feathered brows, closed mouth with downcast pouty expression, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, wonderful costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 7760 Heubach (sunburst) Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912. Value Points: the rarely found model has wonderfully appealing facial expression enhanced by chubby cheeks and chin, choice bisque and painting. $1400/1800
28. German All-Bisque Bunny as Candy Container
9” (23 cm.) One-piece all-bisque figure of young child in sculpted white bunny costume with pink-lined ears, sculpted forelock curls, painted blue side-glancing eyes, one-stroke brows, tiny closed mouth, loop-jointed arms, sculpted socks and slippers, with attached bisque Easter egg for use as candy container. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 9663. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1915. Value Points: charming bisque character novelty. $400/600
29. Grand German Glass-Eyed Pouting Character, 7246, by Gebruder Heubach
31” (79 cm.) Pink-tinted bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, dark
eyeliner, painted curly lashes, thickly-fringed brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with downcast lips in pouting expression, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, fine antique costume, bonnet and shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 7246 13 Heubach (square mark) Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1915. Value Points: soughtafter expressive model that is especially rare-to-find in this large size, the doll has finest quality of bisque, complexion, and painting, lovely antique costume. $1200/1500
30. German Bisque Glass-Eyed Character, 7247, by Gebruder Heubach
20” (51 cm.) Pink tinted bisque socket-head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, incised eyeliner, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with wistful expression, accented very full lips, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 7247 Heubach (sunburst) Germany 8. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912. Value Points: beautifully painted features on the wistful child with deeply sculpted features especially of mouth and nose, choice bisque. $1100/1400
31. German Bisque Glass-Eyed Pouty Doll, Model 6969, by Gebruder Heubach
10” (25 cm.) Pink-tinted bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center line between the down-turned lips, blonde mohair wig, composition bent limb baby body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 6969 1 Heubach (sunburst) dep Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1915. Value Points: excellent bisque on the rarer sleep-eyed variation of 6969 model with wonderful antique costume. $700/900
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32. Set, German Bisque Dollhouse Dolls in Original Store Box
4” (10 cm.) - 5”. Still attached to their original box are six bisque miniature dolls, depicting a young family with two children, the maid and the cook. The four adult dolls have bisque shoulderhead, sculpted hair, painted facial features, muslin body and bisque limbs, and the two children are all-bisque with jointed limbs, glass eyes, and mohair wigs. Condition: dolls are excellent, box worn. Comments: Germany, circa 1915, the set was designed for the American market. Value Points: wearing their factory-original costumes, the little children with toy lambs, each doll has original paper label “Made in Germany”, and they are presented in their original box. $600/800
33. German Tin-Plated Stove with Copper Utensils
18” (46 cm.) w, x 13”d. 22”h. including chimney. The heavy tinplate toy stove with green finish and silvered metal frame features five front oven and wood/coal feeding doors, front towel bar, and cast iron top with four burners having original fitted copped lidded pots and one copper water boiler, with chimney and copper top. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1885. $600/800
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34. German Porcelain Jug in the Shape of Baby with Bottle
9” (23 cm.) The porcelain jug in the shape of blonde baby with tousled hair and facial features, with pacifier in mouth, has sculpted costume and is holding a baby bottle in outstretched hands; the head is removable for filling the jug and the baby bottle functions as a spout. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1900. $300/400
35. European Porcelain Blue and White Patterned Doll’s Dinnerware
4” (10 cm.) h. coffee grinder. Each of white porcelain, decorated with blue scroll and floral designs, including covered tureen, serving bowl, cutting board, rolling pin with wooden handles, coffee grinder, large oval platter, two bowls, two plates, two medium size plates, four plates. Each piece is blue stamp marked, from a limited series, 1994. $300/400
36. French Cast Iron and Teal Blue Enamel Toy Stove
15” (38 cm.) h. x 11”w. x 7”d. 22” h. including chimney. The cast iron toy stove has enameled front and side walls and oven doors of an unusual color of teal blue enamel, chrome handles, tall shapely legs, towel bars at the sides, cast iron stove top with three graduated size stove burners and a covered section for water heater. Excellent condition. French, 1885. $600/800
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37. German Bisque Art Character, Model 115/A, Marketed as “Phillip” by Kammer and Reinhardt
19” (48 cm.) Bisque socket head, small blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils of rounded nose, very plump cheeks, shaded and accented lips in downcast pouting expression, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing, fine antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 115/A 48. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912. Value Points: their wistful-faced character,
marketed as “Phillip” has original toddler body with original finish, fine lustrous complexion, and exceptional quality of modeling. $2400/2800
38. Pair, German Wooden Horses with Rare Carved Manes and Tails
12” (30 cm.) Each is one-piece carved wooden horse with painted dappled finish, carved mane with well-defined combmarks highlighted by stippled feathering, carved tail, attached leather harness with brass studs, leather blinders. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1885, unusual detail of
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39. German BrownComplexioned Bisque Doll Head, 7657, by Gebruder Heubach
5” (13 cm.) Pink-tinted bisque shoulderhead with rich brown complexion, black sculpted hair with modeled curls and forelock ringlet, brown intaglio side-glancing eyes, white eye dots, black painted brows, closed mouth with slight smile, very full lips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 5 Germany Heubach (sunburst mark) 7657. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912. Value Points: rare model with excellent detail of sculpting, flawless complexion. $400/500
40. German BlackComplexioned Bisque Character, 7671, by Gebruder Heubach
13” (33 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, rich brown luminous complexion, deeply-sculpted tightly-curled hair with topknot, intaglio brown side-glancing eyes, sculpted black brows, closed mouth with coral-shaded lips, brown composition toddler body jointed
at shoulders and hips, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 7671 Heubach (sunburst) 0 Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1910. Value Points: exceptional quality of sculpting enhanced by flawless complexion, original body and body finish. $700/900
41. German Brown-Complexioned Bisque Character Boy, Model 7668, by Gebruder Heubach
12” (30 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head with rich brown complexion, sculpted black short curly hair, intaglio brown side-glancing eyes with white eye dots, black painted brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with beaming smile, full coral lips, brown composition toddler body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 3 Heubach (sunburst) 7668 Germany (head) 7668 (original ink-lettered paper label on body). Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1910. Value Points: rare brown-complexioned character baby with superb sculpting of hair and features, rare original paper label on body suggests its original presentation as exhibition doll. $1200/1500
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38” (97 cm.) Bisque socket head, large blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows with modeling detail and decorative glaze, accented eye corners and
nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, impressed dimples at lip corners and chin, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, wearing antique whitewear dress with lace trim, undergarments, stockings, shoes.
Condition: generally excellent, body retouched.
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Germany Simon & Halbig S&H 17. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1900, the model was registered in Germany in 1898. Value Points: likely the largest size of this model, the doll has entrancing large eyes and very fine bisque.
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43. Early German Mohair
Teddy by Steiff with Button in Ear
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Excelsior-stuffed golden mohair teddy with swivel head, black shoebutton eyes, black embroidered nose and mouth, stitch-jointed arms, hip-jointed legs, oversized feet, humped back, wearing wonderful Tyrolean style costume with accessories which include a wooden pipe and a metal locket which is inscribed “Mama 6/IX 1905”. Condition:
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44. German Bisque Toddler, Model 152, by Hertel and Schwab with Wonderful Costume
19” (48 cm.) Bisque socket head, small brown glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, incised eyeliner, wavy feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined lips, modeled tongue and two upper beaded teeth, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 152 7. Comments: Hertel and Schwab,circa 1915. Value Points: fine quality of bisque and sculpting especially of mouth and dimples, original body and body finish, wonderful antique costume. $500/700
45. French Enamel and Cast Iron Toy Stove with Utensils
13” (33 cm.) h. x 13”w. x 8”d. The cast iron stove with green enameled finish creating both actual and faux oven doors has tall shaped legs, has cast iron stove top with graduated width plates and cast iron handles. The stove is labeled Guise in embossed letters on the stove front. Excellent condition. French, circa 1890. Included are tinplate utensils. $600/900
46. German Paper Mache Doll as Gentleman in Fine Costume
20” (51 cm.) Paper mache shoulderhead with deeply sculpted short black curly hair with tendrils around the face, painted facial features with glowing complexion, blue eyes, closed mouth with center accent line, slender kid body with wooden lower arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent.
Comments: Germany, circa 1860. Value Points: well-modeled and painted hair, wonderful antique costume including velvet patterned vest, green flannel suit. $800/1100
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15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head with plump rounded face, large blue glass side-glancing googly eyes, dark eyeliner, painted side lashes, angled shaded brows, tiny button-shaped nose, closed
mouth with watermelon-slice-shaped smile, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F made in Germany 10 JDK 221 Ges Gesch. Comments: Kestner, circa 1910. Value Points: very fine modeling, complexion, and painted features, wonderful original chubby toddler body with original finish. $3200/3800
48. Pair, German All-Bisque Characters, Hebee and Shebee, in Rare Large Size
9” (23 cm.) Each has one-piece bisque torso and over-sized head with bald pate, painted O-shaped googly-like blue eyes, little button nose, tiny closed mouth with downcast lips, chubby blushed cheeks, white sculpted and painted smock, and with loop-jointed arms, and unusual jointing of legs into the lower torso. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (one has original Hebee paper label). Comments: Germany, circa 1915, the figures were designed by American artist, Charles Twelvetrees, who had made his fame designing character-like children for postcards and books. Value Points: wonderful characters, he with painted blue slippers, she
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49. Very Rare American Carved Wooden Exhibition Horse by Schoenhut
29” (74 cm.) An all-wooden carved horse with brown glass eyes, carved nostrils and open mouth with defined teeth, carved detail of knees and hooves, horsehair mane and tail, leather ear, is mounted upon a wheeled wooden platform with center iron rod in the manner of a carousel, painted dappled style in the manner of the classic Schoenhut circus horse with ochre shading at the nose and black hooves, with leather saddle with metal stirrups. Condition: generally excellent, original painted finish. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1910, the horse was created as an exhibition model for display presentation; the horse has been displayed in an Austrian museum for several decades. Value Points: extremely rare, of which very few examples of this exhibition model are known to exist. $2800/3500
50. German Bisque Painted Eye Character, 536, by Kley and Hahn
12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted blue eyes with black upper eyeliner, short feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with very full lips, accent line between the lips, brunette mohair braided wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent.
Marks: 536 1 (head) Germany 2/0 (body). Comments: Kley and Hahn, circa 1912. Value Points: endearing wistful expression, deeply impressed cheek dimples, very fine bisque and painting, original body and body finish, antique mariner style costume. $1100/1300
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51. Petite Brown-Eyed French Bisque Bébé, 4/0, by Gaultier
11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, lightly-feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center line between the lips, pierced ears, light brown mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eightloose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, antique brown silk dress.
Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F 4/0 G (block letters).
Comments: Gaultier, circa 1880, early bébé model from the firm.
Value Points: rare and sought-after size, with illustrious bisque, original body and body finish. $3500/4500
52. French Miniature Borzoi Dog
6” (15 cm.) The firmbodied Borzoi dog with shaved face, amber glass eyes, open mouth with shaded interior, painted lower legs, and upright leather ears, is lavishly covered in thick white fur overall body, mane, head, and curled tail. Excellent condition. French, circa 1900. $300/400
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53. Pair, Rare German All-Bisque Articulated Dolls of 18th-Century Gentlemen
5” (13 cm.) Each is all-bisque with one-piece bisque head and torso, pin-jointed bisque arms and legs, portraying gentleman in sculpted 18th-century cavalier costumes including tricorn hat, lacy jabot, vest and fitted jacket, knickers, striped stockings and buckle shoes. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1885, rarely found fullyarticulated figures. $600/800
54. German Miniature Doll Trunk and Wooden Dog
5” (13 cm.) l. trunk. 4”h. dog. The wooden trunk with linen cover and brass studded straps has a chrome edged bail handle and chrome clasp. Along with a carved wooden dog with amber glass eyes and hand-painted brown coat with black spotting. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1880. $300/400
55. French Brown-Eyed Bisque Premiere Bébé by Emile Jumeau
14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, lightly-feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, defined space between the outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-balljointed body with straight wrists, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent, left pierced ear hole pulled through. Marks: 3 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878, the firm’s premiere bébé with classic shyfaced demeanor. Value Points: most endearing and rare-tofind bébé with lovely bisque, original body and body finish. $3200/3800
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56. German Bisque Laughing Character, Model 116A, by Kammer and Reinhardt as Little Lord Fauntleroy
28” (71 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, real lashes, painted lashes, dark eyeliner, lightly-feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth modeled as though open with tongue tip and two beaded upper teeth, impressed cheek dimples, blonde mohair curly wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing. Condition: generally excellent, left baby finger tip missing. Marks: K*R S&H 116/A. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912, from the firm’s art character series. Value Points: outstanding modeling of laughter lines, finest bisque, great toddler body, antique costume and original wig in the manner of Little Lord Fauntleroy. $1100/1300
57. German Bisque Glass-Eyed Pouty Character, 6969, by Gebruder Heubach
13” (33 cm.) Pink-tinted bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with downcast lips, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden balljointed body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 6969 3 Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912. Value Points: sought after glasseyed variation of the pouty model, original body and body finish. $800/1100
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58. German Bisque Laughing Character, Model 116A, by Kammer and Reinhardt
14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth modeled as though open with two beaded upper teeth, original mohair wig, composition bent limb baby body. Condition: generally excellent.
Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 116/A 32. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912. Value Points: very fine quality of lustrous complexion enhances the deeply-sculpted laughter lines and dimples, original body and body finish, antique mariner costume. $800/1100
59. Velvet Toy Bulldog with Brown Glass Eyes
14” (36 cm.) The brown velvet bulldog with painted freckles and stitched-on ears, large brown glass eyes, shaped black nose, stitchdefined mouth and teeth, with original ruff and red leather collar. There are two silk patches on the velvet hide. Circa 1930s, wonderful expression. $300/400
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60. Rare German Tinplate and Enamel Toy Stove with Brass Utensils
18” (46 cm.) w. x 10”d. 19”h. including chimney. The tin metal framed stove features front and side walls of enameled tiles with floral design, three tinplate oven and wood/coal doors, fancy claw feet, front towel bar with finial tips, and a six-burner tinplate stove top with original copper tea kettle, lidded pot, chocolate pot, and copper boiler each set in original fitted holes, and one additional burner top with four graduated size tin plates, with metal topped chimney. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1890. $800/1100
61. German Felt Character Doll by Steiff with Button in Ear
14” (36 cm.) Felt swivel head with center seam, pressed and painted facial features, pronounced nose, tiny black bead eyes, dot black brows, cropped red mohair stitched-on beard and moustache, stitched-ears, felt
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62. Collection of Doll-Size Copper and Cast Metal Molds
2” (5 cm.) -5”. Thirteen various molds for pudding, tarts or cakes are of cast copper, cast metal or granite ware, and are designed with various swirls or waves. Excellent condition. Germany, late 1800s. $400/500
63. German Cast Iron/Tin Toy Stove with Fancy Brass Doors
17” (43 cm.) w. x 11”d. Tin stove walls are fitted upon the sturdy cast iron frame and are fitted with fancily embossed brass oven doors complemented by fancy brass claw feet and three-sided brass towel bar. The stove top is fitted with four burners, and has three original lidded copper pots including tea kettle, original copper water boiler and one added brass kettle; the chimney has a brass top. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1885. $600/800
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C model, circa 1882. Value Points: the rare size bébé was likely created as Exhibition Model, with finest pale bisque, rare signed eyes, original body, lovely antique costume. $6500/8500
65. Pair, German Bisque Figurines in Domed Glass Frames
13” (33 cm.) The flat-backed bisque figural groups are mounted inside black ebony oval frames with domed glass covers, depicting a merrily dancing couple and a woman with child and puppy in the other. There is an original framer’s label “E. Grabe & Co Wien” on the back of one. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1875. $600/800
66. English Rosewood and Mahogany Chest of Drawers
13” (33 cm.) l. 9”h. The burled walnut chest of drawers with bombe-shaped front has three dove-tailed drawers or inlay rosewood and walnut, with beautifully-designed marquetry. Excellent condition. English, mid-1800s. $600/800
67. German Porcelain Figures of Shaggy Dogs by
Gebruder Heubach
5 ½” (14 cm.) Each of the matched porcelain figures depicts a shaggy haired pup seated on its back haunches, its front paws in begging pose, and with excellent detail of shaggy hair. Each with blue sunburst mark. Excellent condition. Germany, Gebruder Heubach, circa 1910. $300/400
64. Exhibition-Size French Bisque Bébé, Series C, by Jules Steiner with Rare Sleep Eyes
38” (97 cm.) Bisque socket head with very round plump face, blue glass sleep eyes which operate from lever at back of head, dark eyeliner, delicately-painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with pale outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig over Steiner pate, Steiner composition fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: J. Steiner Bte SGDG J. Bourgoin St. Sie C 8. (head, incised and red ink script) J. Steiner (eyes) 8 (impressed number on pate). Comments: Jules Steiner, series
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68. Sonneberg Bisque Closed Mouth Doll in the Bru Look-Alike Manner
18” (46 cm.) Solid domed bisque shoulderhead with very delicate complexion, blue glass eyes with spiral threading and darker blue irises, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line on the downcast lips, pierced ears, kid
gusset-jointed body with bisque arms to above elbows. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 10. Comments: Sonneberg, maker unknown, circa 1880, the doll closely resembles the Bru Brevete whose market it sought to capture. Value Points: very beautiful doll with entrancing eyes nicely contrasting the pale complexion and delicate lips, lovely antique costume. $800/1100
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69. French Bisque Bébé by Gaultier with Dramatic Eyes
26” (66 cm.) Bisque socket head, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted dark lashes, rose blushed eyeshadow, thick brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth
with outlined shaded lips, dimpled chin and philtrum, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent.
Marks: 10 F.G. (scroll). Comments: Gaultier Freres, circa 1890. Value Points: very beautiful bébé with dramatic eyes and painted features, original wig, body, body finish, and wearing beautiful antique costume and bonnet.
$3400/3800
70. French Porcelain Poupée a Bonne Aventure on Original Pedestal
11” (28 cm.)
Posed standing atop an ebony wooden pedestal is a porcelain shoulderhead doll with black sculpted hair, painted facial features, muslin upper torso, porcelain arms and lower legs. Condition: generally excellent.
Comments: for the French market,
the fortune telling doll, known as poupée a bonne aventure has a skirt formed of folded paper sheets, each with a different ink-lettered “fortune”, circa 1885. Value Points: charming petite example of the party doll with intact fortunes and original costume including tall hat to match her black velvet top. $700/900
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71. Beautiful French Bisque Bébé by Juillien with Signed Original Shoes
27” (69 cm.)
Bisque socket head, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and fringed brows, rose blushed eyeshadow, shaded nostrils, accented eye corners, slightlyparted lips, row of tiny porcelain teeth, shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, dimpled chin, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fullyjointed body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Juillien
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Armand Jules Juillien, his Bébé l’Universel was commissioned by the Parisian Printemps department store, circa 1895. Value
Points: rare to find bébé with rich decoration of blushing and dramatic eyes, original body and body finish, original shoes signed J. Jne. $2400/2800
72. German Musical Handwind Toy “The Children
Musicians” by Zinner & Sohne
8” (20 cm.) dolls. 11”h. overall, 8”w. Standing upon a paper covered
wooden platform are two bisque head dolls with glass eyes, open mouth, wooden black torso and lower limbs, painted shoes, original costumes; when wound, one plays a violin and the other plays an accordion, while music plays. Excellent condition. Germany, Zinner and Sohne, circa 1890, an unusual petite size. $1100/1300
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73. French Boxed Game “L’Histoire de France”
15” (38 cm.) x 13”. The wooden box with lithographed paper cover depicting historical French figures has firm-sided cards and playing discs, and was designed for instructing children in French history. Excellent condition. Saussine, Paris, circa 1890. Excellent condition. $300/400
74. French Carved Wooden Tricycle Horse with Leather Fittings
34” (86 cm.) The carved wooden horse posed as though galloping, has original painted finish, black glass eyes, wooden carved ears, leather saddle and harness, is positioned on a cast iron tricycle with wooden hand grips, and very ornate cast iron frame, stirrups and pedals. Excellent condition. French, circa 1870, the luxury toy was made by several Parisian firms including that of Auguste Reidemeister, the brother-in-law of dollmaker Leontine Rohmer. $1200/1800
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75. French Wooden Puzzle of Eiffel Tower in Original Box
18” (46 cm.) x 13” box. 25” x 19” at base when assembled. Depicted on the cover of the wooden box is the newly designed Eiffel Tower for the 1889 Exposition Universelle in Paris. The puzzle is composed of 30 ¾” thick wood pieces with colorful lithographed overlay and is designed to be displayed in an upright position, on original base, in the actual shape of the Eiffel Tower. Excellent condition of puzzle, all pieces complete (one piece has small broken edge), box has some age wear. French, circa 1890. $300/400
76. French Bisque Mannequin with Wooden Articulated Arms and Hands
45” (114 cm.) Bisque head with unique neck construction designed to accommodate mannequin body, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, lushly painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, accented lips, brunette mohair wig, on original mannequin body with muslin cover, carved wooden lower legs and feet with defined ankle boots, carved wooden lower arms and hands with elaborately detailed articulation of fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F.G. (scroll on head) 10. Comments: attributed to the Parisian mannequin creator, Tockman, with original Gaultier head, circa 1890. Value Points: especially fine quality of bisque and painting, wonderful hand detail, antique mariner costume including sailor cap. $3000/3800
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77. French Ornamental Mirror with Endearing Bisque Scene
14” (36 cm.) A three-part folding mirror with beveled edges and gilt metal frame rests atop a metal wall with lower gilt wall, designed as plant or flower holder. Attached to the lower edge of the center mirror are bisque boy and girl with sculpted hair and costumes, holding a pair of love birds. Excellent condition. French, circa 1885. $600/800
78. Petite German Bisque Child, Model 192, by Kammer and Reinhardt in Original Store Costume
11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, brushstroked brows, painted lashes, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, tiny outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden balljointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 192. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, who registered the model in 1892. Value Points: charming size of the wide-eyed child, with original body, body finish, wig, and wearing original store costume of rose silk dress with lace trim, matching ruffled bonnet, undergarments, pink socks, and shoes signed “1”. $800/1000
79. German Bisque Figure “Bonnet Child on Sled” with Candy Container Sack by Heubach
6” (15 cm.) One-piece bisque figure of young child seated on sled, with bisque open-top sack against her back torso, designed to serve as a candy container; having sculpted costume comprising white fur-textured hooded cape, pink costume and slippers with fur-textured edging, intaglio blue side-glancing eyes, closed mouth with two beaded upper teeth. Marks: 3513 Heubach (sunburst mark). Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1910. Value Points: seldom found figure from the firm’s extensive line, with candy container detail. $400/500
80. French Bisque Bébé, Figure C, with Wire Lever Sleep Eyes
13” (33 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes which open and close from wire lever at back of head, painted lash features, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with pale outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate, French composition fully-jointed body, lovely antique dress. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Figure C. No. 2/0 Steiner Bte SGDG Paris. Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1885. Value Points: petite bébé has especially beautiful complexion and delicately-painted features. $3200/3600
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81. French Bisque Bébé, Figure B, by Jules Steiner in Lovely Costume 21” (53 cm.) Bisque socket head, dark blue glass sleep eyes that operate from lever at back of head, painted lashes with “dot” highlights, rose blushed eyeshadow, thickly fringed brows with feathered highlights, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, open mouth with slightly parted outlined lips, double row of tiny
porcelain teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate, French composition fully jointed body, wearing rose silk dress, undergarments and shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: J. Steiner Bte SGDG Paris Figure B No 3 (head) (eyes also signed J. Steiner). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1885. Value Points: rarelyfound model. Figure B, with wonderful painting of brows and shadow, choice bisque, rarer lever sleep eyes. $3500/4200
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82. German Bisque Figurine “Young Girl with Garland of Berries”
11” (28 cm.) Posed upon a self-bisque pedestal is a bisque bust of a shy-faced young girl, deeply-sculpted facial features, intaglio grey eyes, outlined eyes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, sculpted blonde hair in tousled curls and with garland of gold berries and autumn leaves, sculpted bodice and doll,
83. Very Beautiful Petite French Bisque Bébé by Gaultier with Bisque Hands
13” (33 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass spiral threaded paperweight eyes, dark eyeliner, painted
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lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, dimpled chin, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid bébé body with gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees, bisque hands with lovely cupped fingers and separate thumbs, lovely antique costume including leather shoes, bonnet, and organdy gown with undergarments. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F.3 G. (head and shoulder plate, early block letters). Comments: Gaultier, circa 1882. Value Points: very beautiful bébé with splendid eyes, finest painting and complexion, very sturdy original rare body. $3800/4500
84. French Bisque Bébé by Gaultier with Splendid Eyes, Early Block Letter Markings
16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading and darker iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, heart-shaped upper lip with center accent line, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eightloose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F. 1 G. Comments: Gaultier, circa 1880, early period bébé from the firm. Value Points: beautiful plump-faced bébé with finely-painted features and splendid eyes, original early body. $3200/3800
85. German Porcelain Miniature Tete-a-Tete Service
4 ½” (11 cm.) h teapot. Of white porcelain with pale blue borders outlined in gilt edging and having medallion centers of colorful floral clusters, the set comprises lidded pedestal teapot, lidded sugar, creamer and two cups and saucers. Marks: Made in Bavaria. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1890, the tea service for two was known as “tete-a-tete”. $300/400
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86. German Paper Mache Mechanical Blinking Character
25” (64 cm.) Paper mache head depicting a broad-cheeked fellow with beaming smile, over-sized ears, painted brows and closed mouth, blue glass eyes, is loosely attached to one-piece composition body with large hands, pointing finger on left hand, large black shoes, blonde mohair wig, wearing white waiter’s uniform and cap. When wound, the figure nods its head side to side while his eyes blink back and forth, in a continuous manner designed to serve as attention-getter. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1890. Value Points: well-preserved original finish on the amusing character that functions well. $1200/1500
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8” (20 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes and single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, muslin stitch-jointed body, bisque arms. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1890. Value Points: the petite closed mouth doll is wearing multi-layered folklore costume and coiffe. $200/300
88. German Bisque Doll with Sculpted Hair and Original Occupational Costume
12” (30 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead, blonde sculpted hair in tousled blonde curls, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, singlestroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, original muslin stitchjointed body, bisque forearms and lower legs, painted white stockings and black laced heels. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1880. Value Points: wearing original occupational striped costume with pocketed apron, coiffe, and carrying original woven shoulder bag. $200/300
89. Rare German Toy Stove with Tile Background, in Original Case
19” (48 cm.) x 12” stove. 21” x 14” case. 27” case displayed open. Preserved in its original wooden carrying case which is designed to open at top and
sides providing a background for the stove, is a metal and chrome kitchen stove with claw feet, unusual burner plate allowing for insertion of various sized pots, and a background tin plate attached to wooden wall on which is lithographed a tile design of pink and blue with fleur-de-lis designs. Two racks for utensils are attached to the back wall, and the stove is furnished with working oven doors, chimney, an all-around chrome towel bar. A proverb is scrolled on the tile (in German) which praises a “bright and clean” kitchen, and further instructs that with this stove “you can do much with little”. The German registration medallion “Gebrauchs muster” appears on the stove suggesting its possible origin as a miniature model or salesman sample. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1900. $800/1200
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90. German Wooden Doll with Distinctive Carving of Hair
26” (66 cm.) Carved thick wooden shoulderhead with oval elongated face and throat, deeply carved black hair with extreme combmarks in both vertical and horizontal style, carved and painted facial features, blue eyes with black upper eyeliner, feathered brows, closed mouth, muslin body, carved wooden lower arms and legs, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1850. Value Points: rare carving of hair and original finish. $600/800
91. German Paper Mache Taufling Baby with Beautiful Face
10” (25 cm.) Solid domed paper mache head with flat-cut neck socket on original composition shoulder plate, black enamel inset eyes, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, blushed cheeks, muslin torso and upper limbs, wooden lower torso and lower arms and legs with loosely-jointed limbs, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Sonneberg, circa 1860, the taufling baby was inspired by the Japanese child doll that had been recently introduced at the 1851 London International Exhibition. Value Points: very dear little doll with original body and beautiful complexion. $800/1000
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92. Early Doll Bonnet in Original Early Hat Box
3” (8 cm.) diam. 5”h. hat box. The firm-sided bonnet with ivory silk cover has plaid silk inner trim with matching ribbons and streamers, and with dainty silk flowers. The hat is presented in original paper-covered hat box. Excellent condition.
Circa 1820. $300/400
93. European Carved Wooden Doll as Peddler with Basket of Novelties
18” (46 cm.) with stand. Carved wooden shoulderhead, enamel eyes, closed mouth, painted features, brunette wig, padded armature body, carved wooden lower arms and legs, very expressive fingers, posed standing on original wooden ebony base; wearing antique costume with red woolen peddler’s cape. Condition: generally excellent, some retouch of features. Comments: mid-1800s. Value
Points: the peddler lady carries basket of kitchen tin wares and other novelties including five tiny wooden articulated dolls. $800/1000
94. French Paper Mache Doll with Enamel Eyes and Early Costume
22” (56 cm.) Solid domed paper mache shoulderhead, black enamel eyes, painted lashes and lightly-feathered brows, accented nostrils, slightly-parted lips with two square-cut upper and lower teeth, original brunette human hair wig over painted black pate, French kid poupée body with gusset jointing, antique dress and undergarments, leather laced shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1850. Value Points: the early paper mache poupée has fine original painting and complexion, very sturdy body. $700/900
95. French Cast Iron and Metal Stove with Maker’s Mark
15” (38 cm.) h. x 13” w. x 10”d. 27” with chimney. The cast iron framed stove with heavy tinplate side and front walls has cast iron stove top with two burners and a copper lidded water heater pan; the front features two oven doors with intricate brass hinging and knobs, smaller
door for coal/wood, brass water faucet, and a maker’s name plate “Allez Frers, Constructeurs 1 R. St. Martin Paris”. Excellent condition. French, circa 1880, the Allez firm, 1805-1930s, of Paris was famous for their kitchenware including stoves and copper ware, and is said to have furnished the kitchens of the great hotels and homes of France during this time. This example, given its intricate construction, likely began as a maitrise model or salesman’s sample. $700/900
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96. Early Framed Engraving “Leipziger Puppendoctorin”
10” (25 cm.) x 7” engraving. 18” x 14” framed. The engraving depicts a mid1800s doll hospital in Leipzig Germany, with dozens of dolls strewn about, and the doll doctor seated in their midst with her sewing machine and supplies. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1860. $300/400
97. Two Sonneberg WoodenHead Dolls with Unusual Pate Construction for the French Market
27” (69 cm.) Each has wooden socket head with back cut for detachable wooden pate which is held in place by wooden plug, blue or brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth, French composition and wooden fullyjointed body. Condition: very good, boy has some touch-up on face, body on girl is not original but is of the era and correct size. Comments: Rudolf Schneider of Sonneberg, circa 1890, whose doll factory specialized in wooden dolls; smaller versions of the doll model were made entirely of wood under his registered trademark of “bébé tout en bois”. Value Points: rare to find dolls were intriguing construction. $1200/1600
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98. German Wax-over-Paper Mache Double-Face Doll in Original Liturgical Costume
16” (41 cm.) Wax-over-paper mache shoulderhead with alternate faces of wide-awake and sleeping (one face showing, and the alternate hidden under the enclosing cap), blue glass eyes, painted features, slightly-parted
lips, tiny teeth, blonde mohair wig, cloth torso and upper limbs, composition lower limbs, pull-string crier. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, Carl Bergner, circa 1880. Value Points: the doll is wearing original liturgical costume of patterned ivory silk with very elaborate metallic embroidery, including cap.
$800/1100
99. Neopolitan Carved All-Wooden Woman with Original Costume
20” (51 cm.) All carved wood with one-piece head, torso and legs, the lower torso carved as though a skirt, one-piece arms carved as though beseeching with hands extended, sculpted short brown curly hair with combmarked details, enamel eyes, heavily-modeled eyelids, closed mouth. Condition: generally excellent, some wear to original wooden base. Comments: Neopolitan, late 1700s. Value Points: rare model with sculpted body and body skirt, wearing original burgundy gown with metallic trim, sculpted sandals on bare feet. $1100/1400
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22” (56 cm.) w. x 21”h. x 10”d. The wooden-framed room with angled side walls and glass front has original paper covering on walls and an architecturally detailed altar against the back wall, centered by levels of shelving. The room is fitted with more than 30 miniature liturgical objects including figures, symbolic items, framed wall hangings, and four waxed arrangements under original tiny glass domes. The pieces are all original to the diorama or to the era (the front glass panel is removable). Continental, early 1800s, a remarkable and wonderfully preserved study in liturgical ephemera in miniature form.
$1200/1500
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101. French Brown-Eyed Bisque
“Depose” Bébé by Emile Jumeau
16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, nicely costumed in burgundy woolen dress, woven bonnet,
undergarments, signed Jumeau shoes. Condition: generally excellent, one finger chipped. Marks: Depose 7 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1882, one of the rarer Jumeau models made for two years only. Value Points: beautiful quality of bisque with delicate complexion, lovely decoration of eyes, original body and body finish. $3800/4500
102. French Miniature Dinner Service in Original Presentation Box by CBG
10” (25 cm.) A firm-sided box with decorative paper covers has label on lid “Service de Table” and initials CBG, Paris. The box hinges open to reveal original well-fitted interior with red embossed paper lining and shelved arrangement, containing service for two in silver metal, and includes four plates, two cups and saucers, two goblets, two footed compotes, one double-handled footed bowl, two napkin rings, cutlery for two, two relish dishes, two knife rests, and four menu cards. Excellent condition. Original and never removed from original box. French, Cuperly, Blondel and Gerbeau, circa 1890. $500/700
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103. Very Fine Early 1800s Maitrise Model of Secretaire with Double Keys
29” (74 cm.) h. x 17”w. x 9”d. The secretary desk of finest burled rosewood features a dropped front writing surface with separate lock and key for access, the interior fitted with set-back mirror, small drawer, columnar sides and ornate cornice. The desk has an additional drawer just below the marble top, while the bottom section features another large drawer which is accessed by a second key. Excellent condition. French, circa 1820, the superb woods, very fine bronze mountings and key, and superior workmanship indicate original creation as a maitrise model. $1200/1600
104. Collection of Porcelain and Bisque Miniature Figures
2” (5 cm.) -6”. Seven figures, of bisque or porcelain depicting various children, men or women, in very elegant clothing. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1880. $500/600
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105. Sonneberg Bisque Doll. Model 106, with Closed Mouth, Attributed to C.F. Kling
18” (46 cm.) Solid domed bisque shoulderhead, small brown glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, delicate rose-blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils of tiny nose, closed mouth with shaded lips, unpierced ears, blonde mohair wig, kid body with gusset jointing at elbows, hips and knees, bisque forearms and hands. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 106 7. Comments: Sonneberg, attributed to C.F. Kling, circa 1880; this particular model closely resembles Kling’s model 123 (see lot #211 of this catalog). Value Points: especially gentle expression enhanced by delicate bisque and painting of features, original body, antique costume. $500/700
106. Sonneberg Bisque Child Doll, Model 263, by Kling
18” (46 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, accented nostrils, slightly open mouth, outlined lips, four tiny porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig, original kid gussetjointed body, bisque lower arms. Condition: generally excellent, finger tips restored on left hand. Marks: K (in bell) 263 8. Comments: Kling, circa 1880. Value Points: very expressive gentle features, excellent bisque and painting, lovely antique costume. $500/700
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107. German Bisque Closed Mouth Doll, 166, by Kling
22” (56 cm.) Solid domed bisque shoulder head, brown glass inset eyes, dark painted eye liner, painted lashes, lightly feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with defined painted teeth between the outlined lips, unpierced ears, kid body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 16612. Comments: Kling, circa 1885. Value Points: most endearing sweet expression enhanced by lovely bisque on the larger model of the rarelyfound closed mouth child, antique costume.
$500/700
108. German Bisque Child Doll, Model 192, by Kammer and Reinhardt
22” (56 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth with slightlyparted lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 192. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1892. Value Points: lovely gleaming patina of complexion on the gentle-faced child, original body and body finish, pretty antique costume.
$600/800
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109. Petite All-Original French Bisque Poupée by Leon Casimir Bru
11” (28 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass spiralthreaded inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, delicately feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, ears pierced into head, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid poupée body with square-cut collarette indicative of Bru, gusset-jointing at hips and knees. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1865, attributed to Leon Casimir Bru. Value Points: most endearing petite size, the dainty poupée has very choice bisque, near mint body, and is wearing her original blue silk gown with soutache embroidery, undergarments, bonnet, and shoes. $3000/4000
110. Grand Pair of Dresden Aristocratic Lady and Gentleman in Dallying Poses
20” (51 cm.) The cast bisque figures in grand exhibition size depict an aristocratic lady and gentleman in a playful seductive/coy scene; he posed as though beckoning
to her, and she with head demurely bowed. The figures have superbly detailed costumes, coiffures and facial expressions, with hand-painted details. Excellent condition, he has an original small firing separation on base (visible beneath) and one restored finger. Germany, Dresden, mid-1800s. $800/1100
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21” (53 cm.) h. x 14”w. 8” doll. Resting upon an ebony
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wooden base is a green velvet-framed tufted cushion, with decorative arch of silk flowers and leaves; and resting upon the cushion is a bisque head doll with blue glass eyes and composition body, wearing blue silk costumes; alongside the doll is a small porcelain dog on blue cushion. The scene is preserved under original glass dome. Excellent condition. Circa 1890. $800/1100
112. French Miniature Glass Cordial Set
3” (8 cm.) h. decanter. The service comprises two blown glass decanters with painted floral designs and gilt edging, each with stoppers, along with two footed goblets. Excellent condition. French, circa 1885. $300/400
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113. German Bisque Toddler, 239, by Kestner in Rare Size
27” (69 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, very thick dark eye liner, painted curly lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils of rounded nose, open mouth, outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, impressed cheek dimples, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden balljointed toddler body with side-hip jointing, pretty antique costume.
Condition: generally excellent.
Marks: P Germany 19 JDK 239.
Comments: Kestner, circa 1915. Value Points: the rarity of the model is rivaled by its outstanding quality including sculpting, bisque and painting, with soft original mohair wig, original toddler body with original finish.
$1100/1400
114. Two German Mohair Terrier Dogs “Foxy” by Steiff
8 ½” (22 cm.) and 10”. Each terrier is of creamy mohair
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with painted black and tan spots, amber glass eyes, black embroidered nose, turned-down ears, the larger with original red leatherette collar. Excellent condition. Germany, Steiff, 1950s. $300/400
115. German Bisque Character, Model 247, by Kestner in Rare Size 20
28” (71 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, tongue, two porcelain upper teeth, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition bent limb baby body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Q made in Germany 20 JDK 247.
Comments: Kestner, circa 1915. Value Points: very fine bisque with deeply sculpted dimples in cheeks and corners of mouth, original body and body finish, in rare largest size of this model.
$600/800
116. German Mohair Teddy Bear by Steiff
15” (38 cm.) The firmly-stuffed plump champagne-golden mohair teddy has swivel head with pointy round muzzle, brown embroidered nose
and mouth, amber glass eyes, stitched ears, jointing at shoulders and hips, felt paw pads. Excellent condition. Germany, Steiff, circa 1950. $400/600
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117. German Cloth Character, Type I, by Kathe Kruse with Signature on Foot
17” (43 cm.) All cloth doll with firmly-pressed and oil-painted hair, complexion and facial features, brown short boyish hair with forelock curls, brown painted eyes with white eye dots, black and brown upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, tiny closed mouth, blushed cheeks, stitch-jointed arms, separately-stitched thumb, discjointed limbs, nicely costumed. Condition: possible very fine professional restoration to head as it is virtually perfect, whereas torso and legs have some spotting. Marks: Kathe Kruse 9488 (left foot). Comments: Kathe Kruse, circa 1920. Value Points: endearing wistful faced boy with very fine painting. $1100/1300
118. Swiss Studio Portrait Doll from Sasha Morgenthaler in Original Costume
20” (51 cm.) Socket head with light brown complexion, painted very narrow brown eyes in defined sockets, black and white upper eyeliner, fringed lashes, short feathered brows, closed mouth, slender pointy nose, original long straight ash blonde hair with bangs, five-piece jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 38/50 C (left foot) Sasha (cloth label on dress and undergarment). Comments: Swiss, Sasha Morgenthaler. The studio model was offered from the artist workshops from late 1940s throughout the 1950s; this doll was the 38th presented by her in 1950. Value Points: impeccably preserved, with superb painting and dreamy expression, wearing original tagged Sasha costume. $4000/5000
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119. Swiss Studio Portrait Doll from Sasha Morgenthaler in Original Costume
20” (51 cm.) Socket head with golden tan complexion, distinctive very plump cheeks and chin, elongated slender throat, painted grey/ brown eyes with shaded detail, black and white upper eyeliner, brown lower eyeliner, short-stroke brows, tiny nose, closed mouth with small
coral-shaded lips, brunette human hair wig, five-piece jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 20/54 Sasha (ink script on left sole) Sasha (dress label). Comments: Swiss, Sasha Morgenthaler, the doll was the 20th doll created by her in 1952, and bears her signature. Value Points: wonderfully appealing character face on the perfectly preserved art doll, wearing her original tagged costume. $4000/5000
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120. Italian Felt Salon Doll as Nobleman by Alma
26” (66 cm.) Felt swivel head with lean elongated face, pressed and painted facial features, brown painted side-glancing eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth with pale lower accented lip, brunette mohair wig, muslin elongated torso and legs with hip jointing, elongated felt arms with shoulder jointing. Condition: generally excellent.
Comments: Italian, Alma, circa 1930. Value Points: rare and wonderful salon doll depicting an Italian nobleman, with extraordinary costume of red and black felt striped appliques, cream tunic jacket with felt fan-shaped appliques, red and black cap, and wide-brimmed hat, thigh-high black boots. $900/1300
121. Studio 1930s
Felt Art Doll in Caricature Manner
12” (30 cm.)
All black felt doll with firmlystuffed head and body, egg-shaped face with felt applique very full red lips and side-glancing disc eyes, black yarn hair, pear-shaped torso and spindly legs with stitched-on felt skirt and colorful wrist and ankle bracelets. Condition: generally excellent.
Comments: maker unknown, 1930s. Value Points: imaginative caricature doll is well-preserved. $400/500
122. Italian Felt Character Boy in Mountain Hiking Costume by Lenci
14” (36 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, large brown sideglancing eyes, painted curly upper lashes, grey eye shadow, accented nostrils, closed mouth, two accent dots on bottom lip, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent.
Comments: Lenci, Lucy model face, mid-1930s. Value Points: little boy wears original green felt
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uniform with leather belt, wrapped leggings, brown leather shoes, green flannel hat, and with felt backpack with rope, wooden handled ice-axe and a small bouquet of mountain flowers. $500/700
123. Italian Felt Character
Girl, Model 109, by Lenci in Stylish Original Costume
23” (58 cm.) All felt doll with swivel head, pressed and painted facial features, brown sideglancing eyes, black upper eyeliner, painted curly upper lashes, grey eye shadow, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accent dots on bottom lip, jointing at shoulders and hips.
Condition: generally excellent, few spots on leggings, slight dustiness of face. Comments: Lenci, model 109, from the early 1924 series. Value Points: the doll is wearing vibrant original costume with rich embroidery and fleecy edging, comprising dress, coat, tam, leggings and shoes. $800/1100
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124. Sonneberg Bisque Closed Mouth Doll, Model 137, in the French Look-Alike Manner
17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, 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, Sonneberg composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 137 8 . Comments: Sonneberg, circa 1880, mystery maker, the doll closely resembles French Bébés whose market it sought to capture. Value Points: very fine bisque with gleaming patina, excellent antique costume and shoes. $1100/1300
125. German Fleece Sheep with Lithographed Tin Double Cart
9” (23 cm.) Paper mache lamb with painted face and applied leather harness and saddle over the fleecy hide has attached metal rods which connect to a cart with metal spoked wheels and double front/ back facing seats. Excellent condition except rubs on tin seats. Germany, circa 1890. $400/500
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126. Beautiful French Bisque Bébé “Dep” with Closed Mouth
24” (61 cm.) Bisque socket head with elongated facial model and very full cheeks, dark blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, lovely green velvet and silk dress with lace trim, undergarments, socks and shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: DEP 11 (head) Bébé Jumeau Diplome d’Honneur (body). Comments: Jumeau, circa 1895. Value Points: very fine delicate complexion enhanced by gleaming patina, extendedlength wig, original body and body finish; included is early travel valise with green leather cover and black straps and handles.
$1200/1600
127. Lavishly Decorated German Feather Tree with Cast Iron Stand
48” (122 cm.) Arranged upon a heavy cast iron stand is an early feather tree which is lavishly decorated with a myriad of glass ornaments and other novelties including paper mache angel child and figural boat. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1890. $600/800
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128. French Miniature Dome with Wax Taufling Baby
12” (30 cm.) Presented on an ebony wooden base under glass dome is a gilt filigree metal baby bed with satin and tulle fittings and lily-of-the-valley decorations, and upon which is resting a honey-wax baby doll with blue enamel eyes, wrapped in ivory satin bunting and with ruffled bonnet. Excellent condition. For the French market, circa 1880, unusual petite size, perfectly scaled for doll vignettes.
$400/500
129. Mid-1800s French Rosewood Chest of Drawers
16” (41 cm.) 2. 12”h. The rosewood chest of drawers with very pleasing graining features three drawers, each with dove-tailed construction, ball feet, and gilt metal drawer pulls and escutcheons (key not included). Excellent condition, one small piece of wood missing at side base. French, circa 1840.
$400/500
130. Early Paper Mache Doll by Andreas Voit for the French Market, with Cage Body
29” (74 cm.) Paper mache shoulderhead with oval face and strong elongated throat, black enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, arched feathered brows, Roman shaped nose with accented nostrils, closed mouth, accent line between the lips, black painted pate, composition arms with jointing at shoulders and elbows, separatelysculpted fingers, muslin padded upper torso, wooden cage form as lower body. Condition: generally excellent, hands retouched. Comments: French, attributed to Andrea Voit, circa 1840. Value Points: regal grand presence is softened by gentle expression on the rare early doll, wearing early costume with hand painted and embroidered details (see detail photo). $2500/3500
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131. Earliest Period French Bisque
Brown-Eyed Bébé EJ by Emile Jumeau with
Original Costume
20” (51 cm.) Bisque socket head, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes with darker outer iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve-blushed eyeshadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, separately-modeled pierced ears, brunette human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent, original body finish albeit some rubs. Marks: 8/EJ. Comments: Emile Jumeau, the premiere edition of the signature EJ model,
circa 1882. Value Points: lovely original aqua silk and lace dress, undergarments, matching fancy bonnet, aqua silk parasol, ivory kidskin boots impressed with figure of doll by Alart. $3800/4500
132. Gorgeous French Bisque Poupée by Jumeau with Original Signed Body
22” (56 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass spiral-threaded eyes with darker blue iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, separately-modeled pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupée body with gusset-jointing, stitched and separated fingers, lovely silk brocade gown, undergarments, bonnet, shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 9 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878, the rare facial model transitioned from this poupée to the premiere bébé of the firm, and was made for a very short time only. Value Points: gorgeous poupée with splendid eyes, flawless complexion, very sturdy original body. $2700/3200
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133. An Exceptional French Bisque Bébé Jumeau, Size 14, in Original Couturier Costume
30” (76 cm.) Bisque socket head with very full cheeks, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, lightly-feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, rose-blushed eye shadow, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, separately-modeled pierced ears, hand-tied brunette human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 14 (and artist checkmarks) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body).
Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1885, a premiere tete model with characteristic expression of the earlier rare incised depose model.
Value Points: rare size of the especially beautiful large Jumeau with finest quality creamy bisque, original signed body, fabulous original Jumeau couturier costume of burgundy velvet and red silk comprising dress and bonnet, undergarments, red knit stockings, black leather shoes. $9000/12,000
134. Very Rare German Bisque Art Character, Model 111, by Simon and Halbig
14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, almond-shaped brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, widely-arched brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, auburn mohair wig in long braids, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Simon & Halbig S&H 111.
Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1912. Value Points: an extremely rare model with finest bisque and complexion, beautifully painted lips, original body and body finish, lovely antique costume, woven bonnet and market basket.
$9000/11,000
135. German AllBisque Tynie Baby by Horsman in Rare Largest Size
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
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offered by Horsman in various styles, size and materials. Value Points: largest size of the fretful-faced all-bisque has very fine modeling, wearing baby bib embroidered “Mein Herzerl” (my darling). $900/1200
136. German Pull-Toy Horse with Fine Leather Saddle
13” (33 cm.) l. overall. Posed upon a
wooden platform with cast iron wheeled base is a carved wooden horse with white hide cover, amber glass eyes, painted muzzle and hooves, white horsehair mane and tail, and leather harness and saddle with elaborate detail. Excellent condition, beautiful eyes, some wear to horse hide. Germany, circa 1885. $800/1000
137. Very Rare German Bisque Art Character, II, by Simon and Halbig
14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, mariner costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Simon & Halbig S&H II. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1910, from their rare character series, a companion model to #134 of this catalog. Value Points: most wonderful enchanting expression, enhanced by finest bisque and painting, original body and body finish; few examples of this rare model are known to exist. $9000/11,000
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138. German Bisque Child Doll with Closed Mouth by Kestner
23” (58 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined lips, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body with plump limbs and straight wrists, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks:
15. Comments: Kestner, circa 1885. Value Points: the early closed mouth child with finest quality of bisque, original body and body finish. $1100/1300
139. German Bisque Child Doll with Closed Mouth by Kestner
23” (58 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined lips, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body with plump limbs and straight wrists, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 15. Comments: Kestner, circa 1885. Value Points: an especially pretty model of the early closed mouth child, has original body and body finish. $1100/1300
140. German Bisque Vignette “Teaching the Girls to Knit”
12” (30 cm.) h. 11” w. The one-piece bisque figural group depicts a young boy seated on a bench with a young girl seated on either side, he holding knitting needles and sock in his hand and appearing to teach the girls how to knit. Each figure has sculpted hair, painted facial features with smiling expression, and painted costumes and boots. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1900. $500/700
141. German Bisque Painted Eye Character, Model 6688, by
Gebruder Heubach
in Rare Size
33” (84 cm.) Pink-tinted bisque shoulderhead with solid dome, sculpted and painted short blonde boyish hair with forelock curl, deeply-intaglio blue sculpted eyes with white eye dots, shaded nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with downcast shaded lips, well-defined ears, kid pinjointed body, composition and wooden ball-jointed arms, antique black
velvet boy’s costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 14 Germany Heubach (in square) 6688. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912. Value Points: rare large size of the wistful faced child with exemplary bisque and painting; few examples of this size are known to exist. $800/1100
142. German Glass-Eyed Mountain Goat with Flocked Finish
10” (25 cm.) The firm-bodied mountain goat with slightly-turned head has carved definition of fur grooves, textured finish, carved ears and horns, carved wooden hooves, and amber glass eyes. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1900. $400/500
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143. German Brown-Complexion Bisque Doll, Model 414, by Heubach Koppelsdorf
20” (51 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head with brown complexion, black tinted hair, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, two lower teeth, brown composition toddler body with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Heubach Koppelsdorf 414-4 DRGM Germany.
Comments: Heubach, circa 1920. Value Points: hard to find model in larger size, with flawless facial complexion, original body and body finish, antique costume. $400/500
144. German Bisque Brown-Complexion Character
14” (36 cm.) Solid domed bisque head with flanged neck, light brown complexion, black tinted baby hair, tiny brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, brown muslin torso, brown composition arms and legs with unusual folded shape of hands and curled toes, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1 ½. Comments: Germany, circa 1920. Value Points: fine flawless complexion, original body with distinctive shaping of hands. $400/500
145. German Bisque Brown-Complexioned Character, Model 1255, by Franz Schmidt
16” (41 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head with sienna-brown complexion, painted black hair with defined forelock curl, brown glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted black lashes, black brushstroked brows with feathered details, pierced ears, open mouth, two porcelain upper teeth, composition five-piece baby body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Germany F.S & Co. 1255/40. Deponiert. Comments: Franz Schmidt, circa 1912. Value Points: the sienna-hue brown complexion has luminous patina, impressed cheek dimples enhances the expression. $500/700
146. German Bisque Painted Eye Character, 208, by Catterfelder Puppenfabrick
16” (41 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, brushstroked blonde baby hair with forelock curl, pronounced ears, painted blue downcast eyes, black upper eyeliner, short-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth modeled as though open with defined tongue tip and two beaded upper teeth, composition bent limb baby body. Condition: generally excellent,
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retouch on hands. Marks: C.P. 208/38 Deponiert. Comments: Catterfelder Puppenfabrick, circa 1912, the model was made with glass eyes or this rarer version with painted eyes. Value Points: especially fine modeling with impressed cheek dimples, choice bisque and painting, antique costume included linen bib embroidered “Der Elfern Stolz”. $500/700
146.1. German Bisque Laughing Character by Gebruder Heubach
9” (23 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head with loop attachment at neck, brushstroked boyish hair, intaglio blue eyes, one-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with laughing expression, two beaded teeth, composition bent limb baby body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 0 Germany.
Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1910. Value Points: delightful laughing expression, antique costume includes bib embroidered “Mama’s Liebling”. $300/400
147. Very Rare German Toy Mountain Goat on Wheeled Riding Platform
31” (79 cm.) The firm-bodied goat is posed upon a sturdy wooden platform with cast iron wheels, and has stretched kidskin over face, green glass eyes, wooden hooves, horns, ears, and a very lavish shaggy grey/cream woolly coat, with very intricate woven saddle blanket. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1880, an extremely rare variation from the more popularly-found toy horses on wheeled platforms. Few examples of this model are known to exist. $1200/1500
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148. German Paper Mache Mechanical Grocer as Attention-Getter
27” (69 cm.) Paper mache head with highly-characterized features including rosy plump cheeks and nose, beaming smile of closed mouth and impressed dimples has blue glass flirty eyes; and is nodder-attached to chubby paper mache torso and legs, hinged right arm, and left arms posed to balance a tin bucket of vegetables that are (hidden) resting upon a metal rod extending from torso, black painted shoes, and wearing grocer costume. Condition: structurally excellent, original finish, mechanism not functioning. Comments: Germany, circa 1890, designed as an “attention-
getter” in display at grocer shop of the era; when wound. Value Points: delightful fellow with highly-characterized expression, original finish, generous basket of victuals. $1200/1500
149. French Bébé with Wooden Head in Flannel Uniform
14” (36 cm.) Solid domed wooden head with painted boyish hair in swirling forehead curls, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth with downcast lips, composition upper and lower torso with cloth midriff containing (non-working) squeaker, composition arms and legs jointed at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1890. Value Points: the doll is wearing antique grey flannel uniform with red piping, undergarments, socks and shoes. $300/400
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150. Collection of Cast Brass Cookware
5” (13 cm.) h. tallest pot. Each of heavy cast copper ware, including kettle with cast iron handles, stew kettle with brass handles, open top pot with extended cast iron handle, large bowl with cast brass handles, three graduated size copper pots with cast brass handles, and a set of four graduated size copper bowls with handles. Excellent condition. Late 1800s. $400/600
151. French Cast Iron and Metal Toy Stove with Unusual Water Heater
15” (38 cm.) h. x 17”w. x 7”d. Having cast iron stove body overlaid with metal doors and resting upon metal legs, the stove features an unusual copper door at the right side with funnel for adding water and a faucet below, and has three various size oven doors with unusual latch handles; there are three burner plates on the stove top upon which are resting three copper utensils including lidded teapot, Excellent condition. French, circa 1900. $900/1200
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152. Superb German Bisque “Mein Liebling” by Kammer and Reinhardt in Original Mariner Costume
23” (58 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with slightly pouty lips, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, fine original body finish except retouch to hands. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 117 58. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912, their model marketed as “Mein Liebling”. Value Points: especially beautiful model with fine lustrous complexion and beautifully-painted lips, original wig and body, original white cashmere woolen sailor costume, complete set of matching undergarments, socks, leather boots, straw hat. $3500/4500
154. German Bisque Art Character, Model 2033, Known as “Wendy” by Bruno Schmidt
16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head with heart-shaped face, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2033 BSW (in heart) 537 4. Comments: Bahr and Proschild for Bruno Schmidt, circa 1912, the model is known by collectors as “Wendy”. Value Points: most enchanting expression, characterized by heartshaped face, upturned nose, small eyes and full generous lips, wearing antique mariner costume and woven bonnet. $6000/8000
155. French Bisque Laughing Character, Model 236, by SFBJ
26” (66 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth modeled as though open with laughing expression, shaded lips, two beaded upper teeth, auburn human hair in bobbed fashion, French composition and wooden fully-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 236 Paris 12. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1912. Value Points: excellent detail of modeling including laughter lines and dimples, choice bisque, original body and body finish, wonderful antique costume and brass trumpet. $900/1200
156. French Bisque Bébé from Bleuette Family, Model 251 by SFBJ
11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lower lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, tongue tip, two upper porcelain teeth, brunette human hair, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, mariner costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 71 Unis France 149 251 2. Comments: SFBJ, the doll was presented as member of the Bleuette family, circa 1930. Value Points: seldom found example from the Gautier-Languereau series. $500/800
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157. French Bisque “Bleuette” in Pink Chemise
11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted all-around lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, brunette mohair wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 71 Unis France 149 60 8/0 (head) 1 (foot) 2 (shoulders).
Comments: Bleuette, 1920 era. Value Points: beautiful eyes accentuate the especially nice quality of bisque. $600/800
158. French Bisque “Bleuette” with Especially Pretty Face
11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lower lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, brunette human hair wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 301 Paris 1 (head) 1 (foot) 2 (shoulders).
Comments: Bleuette, 1920 era. Value
Points; especially pretty example with lovely bisque, original body. $900/1200
159. French Bisque “Bleuette” in Flowered Print Dress
11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, large blue glass sleep eyes, painted lower lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, brunette mohair wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body.
Condition: generally excellent.
Marks: France SFBJ 60 Paris 8/0 (head) 1 (foot) 2 (shoulders).
Comments: Bleuette, 1920 era.
Value Points: wide-eyed bébé has original body and body finish. $700/900
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with Steering Mechanism by Steiff
18” (46 cm.) h. 21”l. The firmly-stuffed grey flannel donkey with open mouth, black button eyes, stitched-on ears, attached flannel tail with black mohair tip, black mohair mane, is standing upon a sturdy metal frame with rubbed-edge blue metal wheels, and has a functioning steering handle with black wooden hand grips; the donkey has original saddle blanket and leather saddle. With original early Steiff button in ear. Excellent condition. Germany, Steiff, circa 1920. $1200/1600
161. German Mohair Riding Elephant on Wheels by Steiff
20” (51 cm.) l. 18”h. The firmly-stuffed grey mohair elephant is posed
a cast iron
frame with rubber-edged metal wheels, with black shoe-button eyes, pull-lever elephant sound, floppy ears, felt tusks, and original felt circus blanket. With Steiff silver button in ear. Excellent condition. Germany, Steiff, circa 1950s. $600/800
162. German Russet Mohair Toy Bear on Wheels Attributed to Steiff
14” (36 cm.) The firmly-stuffed mohair bear in unusual russet-brown mohair is posed standing upon cast iron wheeled base, and has swivel head, black shoe-button eyes, embroidered nose and mouth, stitchedon ears, felt paw pads, and leather collar with chrome name plate. Very
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164. German Cloth Character Doll by Kathe Kruse with Original Costume
18” (46 cm.) All-cloth doll with swivel head, firmly-pressed and oil-painted 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. Marks: Kathe Kruse (left foot). Kathe Kruse (original paper label) Kathe Kruse 44563 (left foot). Comments: Kathe Kruse, circa 1935. Value Points: well-preserved model with original finish, wearing original costume. $800/1100
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165. French Presentation Globe of Wax Child in Elaborate Ormolu Arch
22” (56 cm.) Presented under a glass dome on black ebony base is an elaborate gilt ormolu arch with figural doves, flowers, wreaths, mirrors and garlands, all of which center a blue velvet tufted cushion with filigree frame, and upon which is resting a poured wax baby with painted facial features, wearing an elaborate gown with embroidered lace and gilt metallic embroidery. Excellent condition. French, circa 1880, the presentation globes were more often found as “globe de mariée” symbolizing a young couple’s wedding; this example is uniquely arranged in its all original presentation. $600/800
166. 19th-Century Porcelain Doll Known as “Morning Glory Lady” by Lippert & Haas
15” (38 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead of adult lady with slender oval face, elongated throat, black sculpted hair drawn away from her face and accented with stippling around the forehead edge, the hair captured in a braided chignon
at the back, and decorated with clusters of colorful morning glory flowers behind each ear, having blue painted eyes, black and red upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, old muslin stitch-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, repair on muslin right arm. Marks: S 56 (inside shoulder plate).
Comments: Lippert & Haas of Schlaggenwald, circa 1855. Value Points: very beautiful lady with exquisitely-sculpted hair and face, original body, wearing original muslin gown, undergarments, slippers, rare petite size. Ex-Collection Davos Spielzeug Museum. $1700/2300
167. German Porcelain Lady Doll with Modeled Gilt Snood
18” (46 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead with up-tilted head, slender elongated throat, black sculpted hair waved away from face and captured into a gilt snood at back of head, with gilt bows at
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crown and sides of head, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, muslin stitch-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent.
Comments:
Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: rare coiffure with deeply-defined combmarks, rich gilt decoration, original body, lovely antique costume.
Ex-Collection Davos Spielzeug Museum.
$600/800
168. French Rosewood Marquetry
Chest of Drawers with Marble Top 12” (30 cm.)
w. 10”h. The rosewood chest of drawers with elaboratelypatterned mosaic marquetry on drawer fronts and sides of cabinet features cabriole legs, slightly bombe shape, coral/cream marble top with ogee edging and elaborate gilded metal drawer pulls and trim. Excellent condition. French, mid-1800s. Also included are three miniature porcelain figural groups. $700/900
169. Petite French Porcelain Poupée by Duval-Denis
11” (28 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead with untinted complexion, blushed cheeks, cobalt blue glass enamel eyes, painted lower lashes, lightlyfeathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, unpierced ears, brunette mohair wig, cork pate, French kid poupée body with shapely torso, antique gown and undergarments. Condition: generally excellent, some body darkening. Marks: Brevete SGDG (stamp on chest).
Comments: Duval-Denis, successors to Blampoix, 1860-1862. Value Points: rarely found model, especially in this petite size. $1100/1400
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170. German Wooden Doll with Sculpted Black Hair
25” (64 cm.) Carved wooden shoulderhead with rounded face, elongated neck, deeply-carved details of short curly hair accentuated by painted swirls around the sides of face, narrow blue painted and outlined eyes, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, tiny defined chin tip, early cloth body and wooden lower arms, nicely costumed. Condition: structurally excellent, original painted finish albeit extensive craquelure. Comments: Germany, circa 1850. Value Points: rare to find doll with excellent detail of carving, original finish. $400/500
171. French Paper Mache Poupée with Little Wooden Dolls
20” (51 cm.) Solid domed paper mache shoulderhead, painted black pate with tendrils of curls framing the face, black enamel eyes, delicately painted upper lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, two upper and two lower teeth, kid poupée body with gusset jointing at elbows, hips and knees, antique
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costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1850. Value Points: especially sturdy body, original wig over finelypainted pate curls, antique costume, and carrying her own little collection of Grodnertal wooden pegjointed dolls. $900/1100
172. Two German Wooden Dolls with Unusual Hair Carving
10” (25 cm.) Each is simplistically carved wooden doll with untinted finish, deeply-carved hair with combmarked shaping, carved facial features, shapely torso and waist, dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees. Excellent condition. Germany, mid-1800s. $400/500
173. French Boxed Parlor Game “Danseurs Lilliputiens” with Miniature Wooden Dolls
15” (38 cm.) x 12” box. 2” doll. The firm-sided box with delightful colorful scene on lid depicting a jolly-faced man causing the dolls to dance about; the instructions for the game are printed on interior lid, and the box contains original playing field and ten Erzebirge wooden dolls with painted costumes, posed upon wire three-legged stands. Condition: box and board excellent. The dolls have original painting in brilliant colors, albeit several need repair. French, Saussine, circa 1885. $400/500
174. German Carved Wooden Shoulderhead with Remarkable Hair Sculpt
9” (23 cm.) Carved thick wooden shoulderhead with oval elongated face and throat, deeply carved black hair with painted scalloped curls around the face and extreme combmarks in both vertical and horizontal style, carved and painted facial features, blue eyes with black upper eyeliner, feathered brows, closed mouth. Excellent condition, some light rubs, one flake at side of hair. Germany, circa 1850. $400/600
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175. Woven Basket of Doll Sewing Patterns and Ephemera
13” (33 cm.) l. basket. A handled woven basket contains a large envelope “Die Puppen Schneiderel” containing a number of small folios with doll patterns for various clothing items such as dress, bonnet, and more; along with a wooden darning egg which is brightly painted and
opens to reveal various sewing tools, and with an embossed silver table clamp and other sundries. Excellent condition. Circa 1890. $300/400
177. German Cast Iron Toy Mangle with CH Markings
8” (20 cm.) The miniature cast iron mangle with wooden rollers, and working spoked wheel has elaborately-shaped base and is marked with intertwined letters CH. Excellent condition. Circa 1900. $300/400
178. Six Rare Early Miniature Coal Flat Irons
3 ½” (9 cm.) - 4 ½”. Of cast copper, cast iron or chrome, and each with
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wooden hand grips, the early flat irons are each designed with receptacle for placement of hot stones or coals designed to keep the iron hot while in use. Excellent condition. Circa 1880.
$500/700
179. French Bisque Musical Automaton
“Woman at the Ironing Table” by Roullet et Decamps
19” (48 cm.) Standing upon a velvet-covered wooden base is a bisque-head doll with blue glass eyes, painted features, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette human hair over cork pate, French carton torso and legs, wire upper arms, bisque forearms. The woman stands behind an ironing table, a basket of laundry at her front, and holds a small iron in her hand. When wound, music plays, she nods her head up and down, and briskly irons, while using her left hand to move table cloth along. Condition: mechanism and music function well, roughness around neck base (under ruffle), right hand is restored. Comments: Roullet & Decamps, circa 1895. Value Points: amusing mechanical vignette of daily life, with realistic movements.
$3500/4500
180. German Bisque Closed Mouth Doll, Model 912, by Alt, Beck and Gottschalk
20” (51 cm.) Solid domed bisque shoulderhead, very full cheeks, large brown glass paperweight eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose
blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, original muslin body with sewn-on blue stockings and red leather shoes, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 912 N 3. Comments: Alt, Beck, Gottschalk, circa 1880. Value Points: rarely found model with dramatically large brown eyes that beautifully contrast the delicate complexion, original body, antique costume. $500/700
181. German Bisque Closed Mouth Doll, Model 949, by Simon and Halbig
19” (48 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, brown glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with downcast center accent line, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig, kid body with gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees, bisque forearms, Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S 9 H 949. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1885. Value Points: fine luminous bisque on the early closed mouth doll, original body, antique costume. $700/900
182. German Bisque Doll
Known as “American Schoolboy”
in Original Costume
17” (43 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead, light brown sculpted hair in boyish fashion, blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, kid-pin jointed body, bisque forearms. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: B 6 Germany.
Comments:
Germany, circa 1880, the model is known as “American Schoolboy”. Value Points: wearing antique gentleman’s costume including flannel suit and vest, shirt, velvet tie, watch and fob, leather shoes. $300/400
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183. French Antique Doll Trunk and Collection of Antique Samplers
18” (46 cm.) w. trunk. The wooden trunk with canvas cover has leather strip accents and chrome key plate, and with lift-out tray. Presented in the trunk are a wonderful collection of antique samplers and
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needlework, including 13” x 18” sampler with unusual lavender stitching, dated “1883 Anna Riediger”; 14” x 13” white linen sampler with red embroidery, 1893; 14” x 15” crossstitch sampler dated “Maria Stieger 1924”; 9” x 18” sampler of unusual dainty dimity with various styles of embroidery; 10” x 15” sampler with pink and green embroidery dated 1908; 13” x 12” linen sampler with red embroidery dated “M.B. 1906”, and more. Excellent condition. Late 19th century. $600/900
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Five Tinplate
Lithographed Toy Sewing Machines
5” (13 cm.) -8”. Each is of heavy tinplate with chrome or metal detailing, and colorful lithographed designs, and each is functioning model. Excellent condition. Circa 1890. $700/900
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185. An Especially Beautiful German Bisque Art
Character “Gretchen” by Kammer and Reinhardt
19” (49 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted large blue eyes, thick dark eyeliner, one-stroke tapered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full outlined lips in downcast expression, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, few typical wig pulls. Marks: K*R 114 49. Comments:
Kammer and Reinhardt, from the firm’s art character series, the model was marketed as “Gretchen”. Value Points: an especially beautiful example with fine matte bisque, deeply impressed character lines, original body and body finish, antique costume. $2800/3200
186. All-Original German Bisque Multi-Head Art
Character Doll by Kestner in Original Box
11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted brown eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth with prim expression, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, wearing original knit folklore costume and cap. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 184. Comments: Kestner, circa 1912. Value Points: the doll is presented in factory-original box along with three additional original bisque heads with various expressions depicting childhood moods, two of the heads with painted eyes, one with sleep eyes and each with original mohair wig on plaster pate; the heads are marked 185, 178, 174 (top to bottom). $3500/4500
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187. German Bisque Art Character, Model 114, Rare Glass-Eyed Variation
by Kammer and Reinhardt
17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, thick upper eyeliner, one-stroke tapered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full lips posed in downcast manner, brunette mohair
wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R 114 43. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912, glass-eyed variation of “Gretchen” from the firm’s art character series. Value Points: very rare doll with finest quality of bisque and painting. $3500/4500
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188. Early German Mohair Teddy by Steiff
19” (48 cm.) Curly plush golden mohair teddy with excelsior stuffing, has swivel head, extended smaller snout, embroidered nose and mouth, amber glass eyes, stitched-apart ears, disc-jointed limbs, felt paw pads with embroidered claws, extended hump at back torso. Excellent condition. Germany, Steiff, circa 1920s, with original Steiff button in ear. $600/800
189. German Carved Wooden Toy Horse with Saddle and Harness
24” (61 cm.) l. 22”h. The carved wooden horse with slender elongated body has carved details of mouth and nose, glass eyes, brown/cream hide cover, painted wooden hooves, horsehair mane and tail, and is fitted with original leather brassstudded harness and saddle with metal stirrups. Excellent condition, hide is worn to pleasing patina. Germany, circa 1885, the smaller size is enhanced further by fine carving. $600/800
190. Rarely-Found German Bisque Painted Eye Art Character by Max Handwerck
21” (53 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head with tinted boyish hair, painted blue eyes in deeply-defined sockets, thick black upper eyeliner, arched singlestroke brows, closed mouth modeled as though open with defined
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tongue tip, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, body repainted. Marks: Max Handwerck Dep Germany. Comments: Max Handwerck, circa 1910, the “dep” marking indicates that the model was registered by the firm, likely during the era of the art character movement of 1909, although few examples have ever been located suggesting its very limited production. Value Points: exceptional detail of modeling with unusual “double dimples” on each cheek, and laughter crinkles around the eyes and forehead.
$700/900
191. German Post-War Teddy Bear by Steiff
14” (36 cm.) Silky golden plush teddy bear has swivel head, amber glass eyes, stitched-apart ears, embroidered nose and mouth, disc-jointed limbs with felt paw pads and working growler in torso. Very good condition, paw pads are original albeit with moth holes. Germany, Steiff, original silver-blue button in ear, circa 1948. $400/500
192. European Wooden HideCovered Wheeled Toy Horse
21” (53 cm.) h. 22”l. The carved wooden horse with tan hide has large brown glass eyes, carved open mouth, leather ears, wooden hooves resting on cast iron wheels, with horsehair mane and tail, and having elaborate leather harness, and leather saddle with stirrups. Structurally excellent, some wear to hide. European, circa 1880, especially fine carving of details, fine leather work. $800/1200
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193. German Bisque Portrait of Asian Child, 164, in Superb Original Costume for the French Market
17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head with amber-tinted complexion, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, black mohair wig in up-swept
fashion, amber-tinted composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 23 164 Germany. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1900. Value Points: beautiful complexion and painting, superb original exhibition costume comprising elaborate headdress, blue silk kimono and jacket with embroidered and braid details, silk trousers, jewelry, and original shoes with stack heels. $1400/1800
194. Petite French Bisque Bébé E.J., Size 3, with Original Wig and Signed Shoes
11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, very deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, rose blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fullyjointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose E 3 J (and artist checkmarks, head) Jumeau medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1884. Value Points: especially beautiful bébé has original wig with Jumeau comb, Jumeau earrings, original body, (frail) original dress, socks, and Jumeau shoes signed “E.J. Depose 3”. $3800/4500
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195. French Bisque Bébé Gigoteur by Jules Steiner from Au Nain Bleu Paris Doll Shop
23” (58 cm.) Solid domed bisque head with flat-cut neck socket, rounded facial modeling, large glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and feathered brows, rose eye shadow, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, outlined and shaded lips, two rows of tiny teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig with original paper label “3”, carton torso with mechanical clockwork, composition arms and legs. When key-wound, the bébé turns its head from side to side, waves arms and legs and cries “mama”. Condition: generally excellent, mechanism functions well. Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1885. Value Points: rare large size of Bébé Gigoteur, with original labeled wig, wearing superb original costume with label from Parisian doll shop of Au Nain Bleu, fabulous original bonnet and leather shoes by Alart with impressed figure of doll. $2800/3500
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196. French Bisque Bébé by Leon Casimir Bru with Original Signed Shoes
17” (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate with modeled bosom and shoulderblades, very full cheeks and throat, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with defined space and suggestion of teeth between the shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid bébé body with gusset-jointing at hips and knees, bisque forearms. Condition: generally excellent, two finger tips chipped. Marks: Bte SGDG (forehead) (circle/dot symbol) (head). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, an early era bébé by the firm, circa 1880. Value Points: exceptionally fine quality of bisque and painting, sturdy body, lovely antique costume including original leather shoes with silver buckles signed “B” in oval. $8000/11,000
197. French Chaise a Porteur with Carrying Handles
14” (36 cm.) The wooden framed chaise a porteur (sedan chair) with bombe shaped roof and back wall has windows on each side wall and on the opening front door, and is covered with woven tapestry and edged with gilt braid; the interior is of aqua patterned silk and there are two original carrying handles. Excellent condition. French, circa 1880. $400/500
197.1. Petite German Bisque Closed Mouth Child Doll
10” (25 cm.) Bisque socket head, large
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blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: attributed to Simon and Halbig, circa 1880. Value Points: very beautiful petite child with entrancing eyes, original body and body finish. $800/1100
198. French Bisque Poupée “Psyche” with Original Presentation Box and Mirror
11” (28 cm.) doll. 13” x 9” box. 7” mirror. A presentation box with lavish rose silk faille covering and ivory rope trim, hinges open to pale blue silk interior, that is containing a bisque swivel head poupée with blue enamel eyes, painted features, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, shapely kid poupée body with gusset-jointing at hips, stitched and separated fingers, is wearing her original muslin chemise and earrings. Arranged in the box with the doll is an original Psyche mirror with hinged sides allowing the mirror to tilt back and forth, and with silvered frame having a repousse design of winged Cupid and maker’s stamp on the backside; along with two additional costumes, undergarments, bonnet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2/0. Comments: Gaultier, circa 1880, the presentation box and contents were created for the luxury trade. $1800/2300
199. German Porcelain Wash Bowl and Pitcher
7” (18 cm.) Of fine white porcelain with trailing blue design of scrolls and ivy, and with gilt handle and edging, the set comprises wash bowl and matching pitcher. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1890, suitable for display with larger bébés. $300/400
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200. Domed Glass Vignette of Baby in Bower of Flowers and Ivy
21” (53 cm.) h. 20”w. Arranged on an ebony wooden base under glass dome is a poured wax baby with blue glass enamel eyes, painted features, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, wearing ivory satin gown and arranged as though in a bower of flowers, leaves and ivy. Excellent condition, one finger broken. Circa 1900. $400/500
201. Two, German Porcelain Half-Dolls of “Chocolate Ladies”
5” (13 cm.) Each is porcelain waist-up figure of adult lady with sculpted bonnet and costume, and having extended arms holding a tray with cup and saucer. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1910, the dolls are commonly referred to as “Baker’s Cocoa Ladies” in reference to their resemblance to the symbol used by the Baker company for many years. Value Points: excellent detail
of costume decoration, with variations on the two models. $500/600
202. Beautiful Petite French Bisque BrownComplexioned Bébé, Figure A, by Jules
Steiner
10” (25 cm.) Bisque socket head with light brown complexion, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, dark brown brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, black fleecy wig, French brown composition and wooden fullyjointed body, nicely costumed.
Condition: generally excellent.
Marks: J. Steiner Bte SGDG Paris Fre A 3 (head) Med d’Or Paris 1889 (body stamp).
Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1890. Value Points: very beautiful bébé with rare flawless complexion, original body and body finish. $3500/4500
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203. Petite French Chaise a Porteur with Leather Cover
9” (23 cm.) The wooden-framed chaise a porteur (sedan chair), has bombe roof and back, windows at wide walls and hinged opening door, and is covered with rich brown leather with gold leaf design. Excellent condition. French, circa 1885. $600/800
204. German Tinplate Dressing Table Attributed to Rock and Graner
10” (25 cm.) w. 9”h. The tinplate dressing table with painted finish to simulate rosewood and white marbled top to simulate actual marble features candle shelves at each corner, fancy back splash, single drawer, lower shelf and fancy spindled legs. Excellent condition. Germany, Rock and Graner, mid-19th century, rare larger size suitable for display with dolls about 10”-12”. $400/500
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205. Mystery Portrait Doll with Oil-Painted Features and Hair
34” (86 cm.) Firm-textured composition head with flat-cut neck socket and solid dome, oil-painted hair, complexion, and facial features, short brown sideparted hair waved across the forehead, painted blue eyes in deeply-set sockets, brushstroked brows, closed mouth with solemnly-shaped lips, attached to felt body with jointing at shoulders and hips, antique costume. Condition: head is excellent with original painting, slight separation at side seam below right ear, body is mis-sized and not original. Comments: maker unknown, head is late 1880s. Value Points: most artistic painting of the expressive-faced child.
$600/800
206. French Cast Iron and Brass Roulette Wheel
13” (33 cm.) Having a heavy cast iron base with grape designs that supports a brass compass-shaped roulette wheel having an interior image of child with poodle, under glass, and with silver roulette ball. Marked: Depose. French, late 19th century. Excellent condition. $800/1100
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207. German Paper Mache Mechanical Nodding Villagers with Musical Table
20” (51 cm.) figures seated. Each has paper mache head with highlycharacterized facial features of elderly man and woman, each with blue glass eyes, impressed laughter lines and crinkles, pronounced nose, he with closed grimacing mouth, and she with hinged jaw, carton torso and legs in seated pose, paper mache lower arms and wire upper arms. Each is seated, attached on rod, to wooden stool, and each is wearing original costume of villager, he with woolen jacket and plaid pants, watch and
fob, sculpted brown shoes, holding a bottle of Emser Wasser, and she with costume and shawl, holding a purse as though she is selling him a cure. When each is wound, his eyes blink back and forth, and her mouth opens and closes, while they each nod as though in animated conversation. Meanwhile, the wooden table between them has a hidden music box which plays a fine tune when wound. Excellent condition, original painted finish and costume, very expressive features of the imaginative vignette. Germany, circa 1885. $2500/3500
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208. Rarely-Found German Bisque Doll, Model 167, by Kling
29” (74 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead with elongated face and very full cheeks, blue glass eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth modeled as though open with row of painted teeth, defined dimples on chin and philtrum, brunette human hair wig, original muslin body with bisque lower arms and legs, bare feet, fine antique velvet lady’s gown, bonnet, undergarments. Condition: bisque head excellent, body and bisque limbs are original to the doll albeit fingers and left leg restored. Marks: 167 (head) 12 (arms and legs). Comments: C.F. Kling, circa 1880. Value Points: rarely found model by the Kling firm, with original body, and with rare painted teeth on modeled-closed mouth. $600/800
209. 19th Century Tinplate Coach with Team of Horses
40” (102 cm.) overall. carriage 25”. Horses 15”. Posed upon a wooden platform with wooden wheels are a matching pair of work horses with painted dappled finish, carved wooden tails and manes, inset black glass eyes and with original work harnesses; the horses are pulling (detachable) a heavy tinplate coach with velvetpadded driver’s seat, iron spoked wheels with rubber rims, hinged doors with etched glass windows and interior seats. Excellent condition. Circa 1880. $700/900
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210. German Bisque Doll with Sculpted Hair and Collar, Model 144, Attributed to C.F. Kling
24” (61 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead, blonde sculpted hair with casual curls at the forehead and arranged curls at crown and back, with sculpted black hair comb, painted blue upper-glancing eyes, red and
black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, sculpted bisque ruffled collar, muslin stitch-jointed body, leather arms, stitched-on leather boots, antique black velvet gown with lace trim, undergarments. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 144-9. Comments: attributed to C.F. Kling, circa 1875. Value Points: rarity factors including ornate coiffure with comb and sculpted collar. $500/700
211. German Bisque Closed Mouth Doll, Model 123, by C.F. Kling
24” (61 cm.) Solid domed bisque shoulderhead with delicate complexion, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes, lightly feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with slightly downcast expression, brunette human hair wig, kid body with gusset jointing at hips and knees, bisque forearms. Condition: bisque excellent, body is patched. Marks: 123-11. Comments: C.F. Kling, circa 1885, the model appeared from the firm in a number of variations; although the face was always the same model, the doll appeared with glass or painted eyes, modeled hair or wig, and sometimes with modeled detail of blouse bodice on shoulderplate. The facial model also closely resemble’s the Kling model 106 (see lot#105 of this catalog). Value Points: very beautiful gentle expression enhanced by delicate complexion. $500/800
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212. German Bisque Doll by Kammer and Reinhardt in Tinplate Push-Cart by Maerklin
6 ½” (17 cm.) doll. 8”h. stroller. Bisque socket head, blue glass eyes, painted lashes and brows,
214. Rarely-Found German Bisque Glass-Eyed Character, Model 131, by Hertel and Schwab
19” (48 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, brushstroked short boyish hairstyle with forelock curl, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, brushstroked brows,
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131 7. Comments: Hertel and Schwab, circa 1915. Value Points: the rarely-found model, depicting an older boy with slender face, impressed cheek dimples, excellent bisque, original body and body finish. $800/1100
215. German Tin Lithographed Mechanical Toy “PaoPao” by Hans Eberl
10” (25 cm.) The lithographed tin peacock in beautiful blue, green, red, and brown colors has an extended tin “feather” tail, and when wound, he walks along, his head bobs, and he crows. Germany, Hans Eberl, circa 1910, excellent condition, wonderfullyfunctioning mechanism.
$800/1200
216. German Bisque Character Boy with Toy Horses
15” (38 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, sculpted blonde boyish hair, painted large blue intaglio eyes in deeply-defined sockets, black upper eyeliner, accented nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined lips, composition bent limb baby body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent, body finish is original yet worn. Marks: 4. Comments: mystery maker, circa 1912. Value Points: rarely found model, the little boy is holding two antique paper mache horses with modeled saddlery. $400/500
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217. Small-Scaled French Cast Iron Toy Stove
12” (30 cm.) h. x 13”w. x 8”d. 24”h. The cast iron stove rests with elegant shaping of high legs, side columns, and oven doors, has two cast iron burner plates (one with attached handle), single oven door with brass handle, and two smaller doors for insertion of coal/wood and for removal of ashes. There is a brass towel bar at the front and a tall chimney. Excellent condition. French, circa 1880. $600/800
218. French Brass Toy Stove in Art Nouveau Style with Claw Feet and Copper Pots
19” (48 cm.) l. x 10”h. The brass stove with inlay copper design on oval-shaped center door has two additional doors with porcelain knobs, claw feet, five burners on stove top, and a brass hanging rack which extends across the front and two sides. A plaque at center base is dated 1917, and the stove is furnished with four copper pans and pots and two copper ladles with cast iron handles. Excellent condition. French, circa 1917. $800/1000
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220. French Tinplate Toy Stove with Cast Iron Trim and Stove Top
15” (38 cm.) h. x 18”w. x 9”d. 31”h. with chimney. The heavy tinplate stove with cast iron stove top featuring one large cast iron burner plate with attached cast iron curved handle has towel and tool bar extending around the sides and back, unusual scrolled design of the base with chrome edging, brass coal/wood door, two ovens with brass handles and cast iron hinged detail, unusual ornamental medallion on stove front, and chimney. Excellent condition. French, circa 1880. Included are various tinplate utensils and ceramic pots. $800/1100
219. French Brass Toy Gas Stove with Copper Pots
13” (33 cm.) h. 12”. w. The brass stove is mounted on high legs and features a single oven door, warming oven, and two burners on the stove top. Included with the stove are four lidded copper kettles and water heater, and a ladle and longhandled pot suspend from the front brass bar. Excellent condition. French, circa 1925. $600/800
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221. Two German Bisque Miniature Dolls in Original Store Costumes
9” (23 cm.) and 10”. Each has bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, single-stroke brows, open mouth, four tiny teeth, mohair wig, five-piece composition body with painted shoes and socks. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Halbig K*R 26 (larger) 1079 2/0 Dep S&H Germany (smaller). Comments: Circa 1915. Value Points: the little dolls are virtually unplayed with, wearing original transitional costumes. $400/500
222. German Wooden Horse on Wheeled Platform with Elaborate Saddle
33” (84 cm.) l. 29”h. The carved wooden horse with brown and white hide coat, is posed as though prancing, upon a wooden platform with cast iron spoked wheels; the horse has glass eyes, carved nose and open mouth, horsehair mane and tail, and is fitted with leather saddle and harness, with stirrups and bridle clips. Structurally excellent, some wear to hide finish, teeth repainted. Germany, circa 1890. $700/900
223. Two German Bisque Miniature Dolls in Original Scottish Costumes
6” (15 cm.) and 7 ½”. Each has bisque socket head, glass eyes, open mouth, four tiny teeth, mohair wig, five-piece composition body, painted shoes and socks, (the larger with painted argyle socks and leggings). Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1900. Value Points: the little pair are wearing store-original Scottish costumes. $200/400
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224. German Bisque Googly, Model 323, by Marseille in Original Costume
11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass side-glancing googly eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, onestroke brows, button-shaped nose, closed mouth with simple shy smile, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition toddler body with painted shoes and socks. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Germany 323 A 3/0 M. Comments: Marseille, circa 1925. Value Points: fine luminous bisque on the all-original googly, with original store dress, jacket and cap. $600/800
225. German Wooden Reindeer on Wooden Wheeled Platform
23” (58 cm.) l. 25”h. Carved wooden reindeer with brown hide finish is posed on a wooden platform with wooden wheels, and has large brown glass eyes, ears, wooden antlers, carved detail of nose and mouth, wooden hooves, and is fitted with red and white leather collar with brass bell, and with velvet and woven blanket. Excellent condition structurally, some wear to hide. Germany, circa 1880. $700/900
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226. German Bisque Character, Model 237, by Kestner with Toddler Body
18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, two porcelain upper teeth, brunette mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: H made in Germany 12 ges gesch JDK 237 N 1070. Comments: Kestner, circa 1914. Value Points: especially fine quality of sculpting with impressed laughter lines and dimples. $1100/1400
227. German Carved Wooden Dappled Horse with Saddle
17” (43 cm.) l. 14”h. The carved wooden work horse with painted dappled finish has amber glass eyes, horsehair mane and tail, leather mane and fitted saddle. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1880. $700/900
228. Petite German Bisque “Just Me” by Marseille with Original Unique Body
8” (20 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep and side-glancing round eyes, painted
lashes, one-stroke brows, accented nostrils, tiny closed mouth, blonde fleecy mohair wig, composition body with jointing at shoulders and hips, modeled bent right elbow. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Just Me Registered Germany A 310/10/0 M.
Comments: Marseille, circa 1928. Value Points: charming small size, original body, wig and costume. $600/800
229. German Bisque Character, 122, by Kammer and Reinhardt
27” (69 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, dark eyeliner, short brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, outlined lips, two porcelain teeth, tongue, brunette human hair bobbed wig, composition and wooden
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ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 122 62. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1915. Value Points: finest quality of bisque with gleaming complexion enhancing the deeply-impressed dimples, original toddler body and body finish, wonderful costume. $500/700
230. German Paper Mache Pig as Candy Container
10” (25 cm.) Paper mache pig is lavishly covered with white fur and leather ears, painted pink snout, glass eyes, and with removable head for access to candy container interior. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1890. $400/600
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231. German Bisque Child, Model 949, by Simon and Halbig
28” (71 cm.) Bisque socket head with very full cheeks and throat, brown glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows,
accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, open mouth, outlined lips, two square-cut upper teeth and one lower, impressed dimples in chin and lip corners, brunette human hair wig, early composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SH 16 949. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1885. Value Points: early model with finest quality of bisque, original body and body finish. $1200/1500
232. German Bisque Doll on Sled As Candy Container
5” (13 cm.) Seated upon a wooden sled is a bisque head doll with blue glass eyes, open mouth, painted features, blonde mohair wig, carton torso that separates at the waist for access to hollow candy container, bisque hands. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1910. Value Points: all-original delightful child as candy container. $300/500
233. Tiny German Bisque “Mein Liebling”, 117A, by Kammer and Reinhardt
7” (19 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and one-stroke tapered brows, accented nostrils, closed
mouth with center accent line, auburn mohair wig, composition fivepiece body with painted shoes and socks, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R S&H 117/A 19. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912, the model marketed as “Mein Liebling”.
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Value Points: rare tiny size of the sought-after model is virtually never found, lovely quality of bisque and painting. $800/1100
234. Beautiful German Bisque
Closed Mouth Child by Kestner
21” (53 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line between the downcast lips, auburn mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden eight-looseball-jointed body with straight wrists, lovely antique costume and bonnet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 14. Comments: Kestner, circa 1882. Value Points: demure expression is complemented by delicate complexion, original body and body finish. $1100/1300
235. Two German Tin
Lithographed Mechanical Kittens
4” (10 cm.) Each is of lithographed tin with patterned tabby stripes, red bow collar, painted face, with wooden ball between two paws, long tail. When wound, the tail swirls around and around, causing the cat to move forward. Each is signed Made in US Zone Germany. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1948. $300/400
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236. French Bisque Bébé E.J. by Jumeau in Original Chemise
17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, separately-applied 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. Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1884. Value Points: beautiful large eyes, fine delicate complexion, original body and body finish, original store chemise, leather shoes, Jumeau socks. $3400/3800
237. French Rosewood Psyche Mirror with Unusual Gilded Frame
10” (25 cm.) The rosewood psyche mirror with fancily spindled brackets and legs supports an arched mirror with bronzed-gilt finish. Excellent condition. French, circa 1875. $400/600
238. Pair, German Porcelain Figurines of Bunny Ladies
9” (23 cm.) Each is one-piece porcelain figure of lady in brown furry costume with bunny ears, and having painted facial features; when reversed, the figure reveals a bunny face on the back of the head. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1890, an amusing pair of surprise figurines with wonderful detail. $400/600
239. Continental Burled Walnut Chest with Inlay Designs
13” (33 cm.) w. 10”h. The burled walnut chest of drawers with columnar sides and inlay pencil striping has elaborate scroll inlay on each drawer front, three dove-tailed drawers. Excellent condition. Continental, mid-1800s. $700/900
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16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, very deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, mauve-blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked brows, shaded nostrils, accented eye corners, closed mouth with shaded and accented 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: Depose E. 7 J. (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1884. Value Points: gorgeous doll with dramatic eyes and eye painting, original body and body finish, original wig, wearing original aqua silk faille dress (some frailty to silk) with lace yoke, aqua satin bonnet, undergarments, early leather shoes with silk rosettes. $3800/4500
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241. Choice French Bisque Bébé Steiner in Fabulous Original Costume
17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and shaded nostrils, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate, Steiner composition fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Steiner Paris Fre A 9 (head) Le Petit Parisian Bébé Steiner (body). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1889. Value Points: so rare to find the beloved bébé in this pristine fresh condition, virtually unplayed with, wearing fine antique silk and cotton lace dress with silk ribbons, matching bonnet, undergarments, woven stockings, and kidskin shoes. $4500/5500
242. Set, German Peg-Wooden Doll with Sheep in Original Box
5 ½” (14 cm.) doll. 4 ½” sheep. The all-wooden doll with one-piece wooden head and torso has sculpted black hair and painted facial features, all-wooden arms and legs with dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, painted shoes, and wearing original shepherdess costume in the 18th century style. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa mid-1800s. Value Points: the doll is presented in original oval wooden box along with five paper mache sheep with flannel coats and tin horns. $500/700
243. German Porcelain Toilette Set
5” (13 cm.) Porcelain wash bowl and pitcher with white background has gold edging and is decorated with thistles and colorful leaves. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1890. $200/300
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244. French Leather Shoes for Bébé Bru, Size 9
3” (8 cm.) The dark leather shoes with button closure at ankles have original leather soles that are impressed “Bru Jne Paris” (in oval) and “9”. Excellent condition. French, for Leon Casimir Bru bébé, circa 1885. $300/400
245. Very Beautiful French Bisque Brevete by Leon Casimir Bru in Petite Size
13” (33 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, very full cheeks and chin, pale blue glass enamel eyes with spiral threading and darker blue iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid bébé body with gusset-jointing at hips and knees, bisque forearms with sculpted hands, antique silk costume, undergarments, leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent, left baby finger tip chipped. Marks: 3/0 (head and shoulders).
Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1880, early bébé from the celebrated firm. Value Points: very beautiful face with splendid eyes, gentle expression, original body. $9500/12,500
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246. German Bisque Christmas Doll in Original Box
9” (23 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, single-stroke brows, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig, composition body jointed at shoulders and hips, painted shoes and socks. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1894 AM Dep Germany 10/0. Comments: Marseille, circa 1894. Value Points: the doll is wearing original costume that is decorated with silver tinsel, she carries a small feather tree, and is contained in her original box with lithographed image of St. Nicholas. $400/500
248. Two German All-Porcelain Dolls Known as Frozen Charlotte in Original Costumes
7” (18 cm.) Each is one-piece porcelain figure of young standing child, arms held in front of body with clasped fists, and having sculpted hair and painted facial features. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1885. Value Points: rare size of the Frozen Charlotte model, each with pink tinted complexion, the blonde child with knit costume, and the other wearing welldetailed costume of chimney sweeper. $300/400
247. Three German All-Bisque Snow Baby Skiers
3 ½” (9 cm.) -4”. Each is all-bisque one-piece figure of child with sculpted skies, and costumed in white grout snow suit, with arms posed to hold ski poles. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1910. $400/500
249. German All-Bisque Figure of Sledding Boy by Gebruder Heubach
7” (18 cm.) One-piece bisque figurine of laughing boy in winter costume as he propels down the snowy slope, with sculpted hair and facial features, well-detailed costume. Excellent condition. Germany, Gebruder Heubach, circa 1910. $300/400
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250. German Bisque Glass-Eyed Character, 7711, by Gebruder Heubach
15” (38 cm.) Pink tinted bisque socket head, almond-shaped brown glass eyes, painted lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth with very slightly parted lips, accented shading of lips, impressed dimple on bottom lip, four upper teeth just visible behind the parted lips, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 7711 Germany 4 Heubach (sunburst). Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1915. Value Points: rare model with most unusual modeling of mouth, delicately-tinted
251. German Bisque Laughing Glass-Eyed Character, Model 7669, by Gebruder Heubach
16” (41 cm.) Pink tinted bisque socket head, small blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, tiny nose, closed mouth in smiling expression, outlined lips, modeled tongue tip, impressed cheek dimples, auburn mohair wig, composition and wooden balljointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Heubach (square) 5 Germany 7669. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912. Value Points: rare model with wonderfully expressive features. $800/1100
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252. Beautiful French Bisque Bébé Jumeau, Incised Depose Model, with Original Costume
28” (71 cm.) Bisque socket head with very full cheeks, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, lushly-painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, separately-modeled pierced ears, brunette human hair over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Jumeau 13 (incised, and artist checkmarks on head). Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Jumeau, circa 1884, the model was made for one year only. Value Points: exceptionally fine quality of the gentle-faced bébé with finest quality bisque and sculpting including impressed chin and cheek dimples, beautiful early wig,
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$3800/4500
253. French Wooden Toilette Table with Porcelain Set
10” (25 cm.) h. x 10”w. 6” pitcher. The white wooden toilette table with double towel bars and lower shelf has cut-out for placement of wash bowl; included is white porcelain wash bowl and pitcher with bands of ornamental pink edged in gilt, along with matching chamber pot, lidded trinket box, small bowl. Excellent condition. French, circa 1890. $500/700
254. Petite French Bisque Bébé E.J., Size 3, by Emile Jumeau
16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, rose blushed eye shadow, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with very full outlined lips, upturned lip corners, pierced ears, auburn mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose E 3 J (and artist checkmarks, head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1884. Value Points: especially beautiful petite
E.J. bébé with finest painting of features, fine gleaming bisque, original body and body finish. $2800/3200
255. French Musical Automaton “Lady at Spinning Wheel” by Roullet & Decamps
18” (46 cm.) Arranged upon a velvet-covered wooden platform is a bisque head lady seated at a wooden spinning wheel, blue glass paperweight eyes, painted features, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, carton torso and legs, bisque forearms, wearing a fine silk costume with lace trim and bonnet, silk and lace apron. When wound, she turns her head side-to-side, and nods forward, while turning the spinning wheel with her right hand, and appearing to feed the wool flax into the spinning wheel with the other, and music plays. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Roullet et Decamps, circa 1895, with bisque head from Jumeau, marked “Tete Jumeau 2”. Value Points: all-original automaton with charming homespun movements. $4500/6500
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256. German Bisque Googly, Model 131, by Kammer and Reinhardt
15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head with rounded facial shape and chubby cheeks, very large round blue glass sleep and side-glancing googly eyes, thick dark eyeliner, short feathered brows, tiny pug nose with accented
nostrils, closed mouth with little watermelon-slice-shaped smile, impressed dimples at lip corners, rosy cheeks, double chin, brunette 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. $3500/4500
257. German Bisque Googly, Model 241, by Marseille
10” (25 cm.) Bisque socket head with large rounded face, blue glass googly sleep eyes, short painted lashes, one-stroke brows, tiny button-shaped nose, short oneline closed mouth, impish smile, blonde mohair wig, composition toddler body with plump tummy, jointing at shoulders and hips, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 241 0. Comments: Armand Marseille, circa 1917. Value Points: the rarity of the googly is complemented by his delightful expression, fine quality of bisque, original body and body finish. $1200/1500
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258. German All-Bisque Googly with Topknot Hair
7” (18 cm.) Onepiece bisque head, torso and legs, sculpted brown bobbed hair with shaded details, dark blue side-glancing googly eyes, singlestroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with modeled teeth between the smiling lips, loop-jointed bisque arms, knit costume. Condition: generally excellent.
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Germany, circa 1915. Value Points: fine detail of painted sculpted hair. $200/300
14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head with rounded facial modeling, brown glass side-glancing googly sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, single-stroke brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, tiny rounded nose, closed mouth with well-defined shaded lips, brunette human hair wig in braids, composition and wooden ball jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 165-4. Comments: Hertel and Schwab, 1914, created under special commission for Strobel and Wilkin, which was celebrating its 50th anniversary (1865-1914) at this time. The doll was inspired by the popular Campbell Kid designs of Grace Drayton, and was marketed as “Jubilee Doll” in honor of the anniversary. Value Points: the delightful googly has choice bisque, painting, and sculpting, wonderful chubby original toddler body with original finish, antique costume. $2300/2600
14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head with rounded facial modeling, blue glass side-glancing googly sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, single-stroke brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, tiny rounded nose, closed mouth with well-defined shaded lips, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition and wooden ball jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 165-4. Comments: Hertel and Schwab, 1914, created under special commission for Strobel and Wilkin for their Jubilee anniversary. Value Points: very choice bisque on the merry faced googly with wellpainted features, original body and body finish, antique costume. $2300/2600
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260. German Bisque Blue-Eyed Googly, Model 165, by Hertel and Schwab
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261. French Bisque Character, Model 237, by SFBJ
22” (56 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, sculpted boyish hair in side-parted fashion, blue spiral-threaded eyes, painted brown curly lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, slightly-parted lips, row of porcelain teeth, French composition full-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 237 Paris 8. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1912. Value Points: well-modeled features on the expressively-sculpted boy, fine quality bisque. $900/1100
262. French Bisque “Bleuette” in Original Nursing Uniform
11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, real lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, row of teeth, brunette mohair wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Unis France 71 149 301 1 ¼ (head) 2 (torso) 1 (foot). Comments: Bleuette, circa 1935. Value Points: the little girl wears her original nursing uniform with cape, Red Cross apron and head wear, uniform, slip, (shoes not original). $600/900
263. Delightful and Rare French Paper Mache Candy Container as Impish Clown
17” (43 cm.) Paper mache socket head with highly-characterized laughing expression, blue glass
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inset eyes, closed mouth with painted teeth, impressed dimples, sculpted brown hair with defined tendrils, attached original clown hat with plush cover, paper mache body with attached silk costume, that separates at the waist for access to hidden candy container center, painted blue and white striped stockings, orange flat shoes. Condition: generally excellent, left ankle reglued. Comments: French, circa 1890, likely an exclusive presentation for luxury candy store. Value Points: the wonderful character with fancy painted stockings, original silk faille costume has added feature of hidden candy box.
$1200/1600
264. All-Original German Carved Wooden Child-sized Carousel Horse With Unusual Details
39” (99 cm.) l. 29”h. The finely carved wooden
Glass-Eyed Character, Model 100,
by Kammer and Reinhardt with
11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, almond-shaped blue glass sleep eyes, fringed upper lashes, deep upper eyeliner, angled onestroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and accented lips, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition bent limb baby body, nice antique romper suit, socks and shoes.
Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2.
Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, the rare glass-eyed variation of their 100 model doll, circa 1912. Value Points: superlative modeling of baby crinkles and laughter lines especially around the eyes and mouth; included is German Steiff “Bully” pup with original label
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266. French Bisque Bébé Jumeau for Au Bon Marche with Original Signed Shoes
17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark painted eyeliner, lushly painted lashes, 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:
Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 7 (head and artist checkmarks) Bébé du Bon Marche (store label). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1888, the doll was offered by the Paris department store, Au Bon Marche. Value Points: beautiful rosy complexion and splendid deep eyes, original body and body finish, original Jumeau blue flowered chemise dress and Jumeau leather shoes signed “Paris Depose 7” with bee symbol. $2800/3500
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267. French Doll’s Wooden Armoire with Linens and Original Inventory
25” (64 cm.) x 14”w. x 5”d. Fine walnut wood armoire with paneled double doors, arched crest with ogee carving, lower drawer, cast metal hardware, opens to reveal four well-stocked linen shelves, and a list of “composition de trousseau” on the inside door, listing 50 various house linens and accessories. Excellent condition, French, circa 1890. The fitted armoire was a popular offering in holiday Etrennes catalogs of the era in Paris.
$600/900
268. French Wooden-Handled Parasol
12” (30 cm.) The wooden handled parasol with faux-bone spiral-twisted hand grip has cover of red silk with overlay lace design, red pom-pom tassel. Excellent condition. French, circa 1885. $200/400
269. Petite French Bisque Mechanical Walking Doll by Roullet et Decamps
13” (33 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, mohair lashes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, French composition body with jointing at shoulders, mechanical walking hinged hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SH 1078 dep Germany 4 ½. Comments: Roullet et Decamps, with original Simon and Halbig head, circa 1895, when key-wound, the doll moves its legs alternately forward. Value Points: wide-eyed child with beautiful face, well-functioning movement, original chemise. $900/1100
270. French Bisque Mechanical Walking Bébé
17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass flirty eyes, dark eyeliner, mohair lashes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, French composition body with jointing at shoulders, mechanical walking hinged hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SH 1039 dep Germany 7 ½. Comments: Roullet et Decamps, with original Simon and Halbig head, circa 1895, when key-wound, the doll moves its legs alternately forward, eyes flirt. Value Points: pretty child with original lashes, mechanical movement, original chemise. $1100/1300
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271. French Bisque Automaton “The Marquis Smoker” by Roullet et Decamps
17” (43 cm.) Standing upon a velvet covered base with wooden ball feet is a bisque head doll with blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted dark curly lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, carton torso and legs, wire upper arms. The doll is designed
to smoke and exhale, lifting cigarette and holder to mouth. Condition: bisque excellent, unknown if mechanism is intact. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau 2. Comments: Roullet et Decamps, circa 1890. Value Points: the doll is wearing original silk Marquis costume, holds bone-handled cane. $2800/3500
272. French Bisque Bébé by Leon Casimir Bru with Rare Painted Teeth
14” (36 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate with modeled bosom and shoulderblades, very full cheeks and chin, amber brown glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, feathered brows, shaded nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with painted teeth between the shaded outlined lips, pierced ears, kid gusset-jointed bébé body, bisque lower arms and hands. Condition: generally excellent, tiny flake on upper right eye rim, original body is firm with few patches. Marks: Bte SGDG (forehead) (circle dot symbol on back of head). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1880. Value Points: rare painted teeth on the early bébé, lovely eyes. $6000/8000
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273. Earliest Period French Bisque Bébé E.J., by Emile Jumeau with Lovely Costume
17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, defined space between the outlined lips, separately-modeled pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eightloose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 6 /EJ (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1882, the earliest period of the E.J.
model. Value Points: fine delicate complexion is enhanced by deep blue eyes with very rich decoration of lashes, brows and eye shadow, original body and body finish, lovely antique costume. $3200/4000
274. Continental Wooden Chest of Drawers with Burled Wood Accents
19” (48 cm.) h. x 16” w. The wooden chest of drawers features four dove-tailed full width drawers, each with burled panels on the drawer front, and two handkerchief drawers, ball feet, and original drawer pulls. Excellent condition. Mid-1800s. $400/500
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275. Very Rare German Paper-Mache “Kitchen” Doll with Surprise Skirt
14” (36 cm.) Paper-mache shoulderhead, blue glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth with outlined lips, slit-inserted brunette hair in elaborate coiffure, firmly structured lady-shaped torso and cone-shaped skirt which unhinges at center front to reveal a hidden surprise: a miniature fitted kitchen with lithographed tile paper walls and floors, and having fitted shelves and table which are fitted with an abundance of tinware plates, pots, and utensils. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: very rare novelty doll with original fitted contents and original costume. $1600/1900
276. German Bisque Lady Doll with Brown Sculpted Hair and Glass Eyes
14” (36 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, brown sculpted short curly hair with blue hair bow edged in gilt, cobalt blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, closed mouth with center accent line, muslin stitch-jointed body, bisque lower arms and legs, painted grey boots with black heels and blue rims, nicely costumed. Condition: bisque excellent, body is original with muslin repairs. Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points rarity factors include brown hair, hair bow, swivel neck, glass eyes, and fancy boots. $600/900
277. German Bisque Lady Doll with Fancy Coiffure and Painted Necklace
22” (56 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead of lady with elongated throat, blonde sculpted hair waved away from face into cluster of curls at back of head and crowned with double braid, accented by tiny spit curls at the center forehead, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, fully-modeled pierced ears, painted black velvet necklace with gold brooch, muslin stitch-jointed body with leather arms and stitched-on boots, antique gown. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: rarity factors include fancy coiffure, painted necklace. $600/800
278. German Bisque Lady Doll with Fancy Coiffure and Blue Glass Eyes
22” (56 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead with slender neck, blonde sculpted hair with two rows of scalloped curls at the forehead crowned by black hair band with gold edging, and rolled up curls at the back with large black bow, cobalt blue glass eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, center line between the lips, painted bodice, muslin stitch-jointed body, leather arms, antique lady’s costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: rarity factors include glass eyes, pierced ears, fancy coiffure, painted bodice. $600/900
279. Pair, German Bisque Boy and Girl on Plinths with Fancily Painted Costumes
10” (25 cm.) The pair of figurines, on matching bisque plinths, depicts Victorian style boy and girl with sculpted hair, painted facial features, and very fancily modeled hats, costumes and accessories. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1880. $300/400
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280. German Bisque Amber-Complexioned Chinese Baby by Marseille
14” (36 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head with amber complexion, black tinted baby hair, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, tinted brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with full lips, amber tinted composition baby body, fine silk Asian costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Germany AM 353/3/K. Comments: Marseille, circa 1917. Value Points: fine complexion with delicate shading, original body and body finish. $700/900
281. German Bisque Asian Child, 353, by Marseille with Embroidered Silk Costume
12” (30 cm.) Solid domed bisque head with flanged neck, amber tinted complexion, shaded black hair, tiny brown glass sleep eyes, painted short lashes, tinted brows, closed mouth, firmly-stuffed cloth body with composition hands, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition:
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generally excellent. Marks: AM Germany 353/2. Comments: Marseille, circa 1920. Value Points: fine flawless complexion with shaded hair, wearing antique silk costume with colorful embroidery. $500/700
282. German Bisque Miniature Doll as Asian Child by Simon and Halbig
7” (18 cm.) Bisque socket head with amber tinted complexion, black glass inset eyes in side-angled shape, painted lashes, onestroke curved brows, closed mouth, black mohair up-swept wig, composition body with jointing at shoulders and hips, painted brown shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 3. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1910. Value Points: fine complexion and expression on the seldom-found child, antique costume
$400/500
283. Sonneberg Bisque Closed Mouth Doll by Gebruder Kuhnlenz
15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass inset eyes with darker blue iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body, straight wrists, lovely silk costume, undergarments, leather boots, bonnet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: G.K. 28.27. Comments: Gebruder Kuhnlenz,
circa 1890, in the French look-alike manner. Value Points: lovely delicate bisque accentuated by richly-decorated eyes. $800/1000
284. German Bisque Lady with Wonderful Original Presentation Costume
15” (38 cm.) Slender bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, brown glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, slightly-parted lips, two squarecut upper teeth and one lower, blonde mohair wig, original firmlystuffed muslin torso and upper limbs, composition lower arms and legs.
Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 51/5 (head and shoulderplate).
Comments: Germany, circa 1890. Value Points: beautiful bisque with fine painting of complexion and features, impressed dimples at lip corners and chin, original body, wearing factory original ivory silk dress with matching bonnet, undergarments, matching stockings and shoes with silver buckles. $1100/1400
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285. French Bisque Bébé Jumeau with Rare Keywind Sleep Eyes, Original Box and Costume
22” (56 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes that operate from a turning screw at the back of her head, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French
composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 10 (and artist checkmarks on head) Bébé Jumeau Diplome d’Honneur (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, his depose for sleeping eyes with metal turn screw was registered in 1885. Value Points: rare doll to find with beautiful pale bisque, original muslin chemise, Jumeau socks, leather shoes signed “Bébé Jumeau Depose” and original box with red letter label. Included with the doll is her own plaything, a bisque-head musical marotte. $3200/4300
286. French Bisque Bébé by Jules Steiner with Lovely Gentle Expression
24” (61 cm.) Bisque socket head, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, thickly fringed brows, rose blushed eye shadow, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with delicately-shaded lips, pierced ears, dimpled chin, blonde mohair ringlet curled wig over Steiner pate, Steiner composition fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: J. Steiner Bte SGDG Paris Fre A 17 (head) Le Petit Parisien Bébé J. Steiner Medaille d’Or Paris 1889 (body). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1889. Value Points: very beautiful bisque and painting, particular painting of brows lending a charming hesitant expression, original body with near mint condition, original Steiner costume, undergarments, leather shoes, stockings. $2800/3600
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287. French Bisque Poupée by Gaultier with Wooden Articulated Body
17” (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig, French wooden body with dowel-jointing at shoulders and elbows, and hinged-jointing at hips and knees, lovely antique costume. Condition: bisque excellent, body structurally excellent albeit finish rubbed and lower arms repainted. Marks: 4. Comments: Gaultier, circa 1875. Value Points:
288. French Bisque Brown-Eyed “Paris Bébé”
by Emile Jumeau
22” (56 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and brows, rose blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils, closed mouth with shaded lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair, cork pate, French composition and wooden fullyjointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Paris Bébé Tete Depose 9 (head) Bébé Jumeau Diplome d’Honneur (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1890. Value Points: seldom-found model with fine creamy bisque, original body and body finish, silk antique dress with lace collar, fancy lace bonnet. $2800/3400
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289. German Bisque Art Character, Model 536, by Bahr and Proschild
15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, deeplyset eye sockets with pale blue painted eyes, black and red upper eyeliner, painted curly upper lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden balljointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 536 4. Comments: Kley and Hahn, circa 1910, from their art character series. Value Points: rare model with wonderfully-sculpted dimples at cheek corners and lips, artistic painting of up-glancing eyes.
$900/1100
290. German All-Bisque Figurine “Bonnet Girl with Basket”
10” (25 cm.) One-piece figure of seated young girl, her head inclined to the side, right arm clasping a basket she holds in her lap, and the other arm extended in air, with sculpted very fancy bonnet and sculpted dress with ruffles and drapes, and wide pink bow at the waist, painted socks and brown one-strap shoes. Excellent condition, professional repair to two fingers. Germany, circa 1900. $300/400
291. German Bisque Character Doll, Model 410, with Rare Teeth System by Marseille
9 ½” (24 cm.) Bisque socket head with chubby dimpled cheeks, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, short brushstroked brows, open mouth with two rows of porcelain teeth, brunette mohair bobbed wig, five-piece composition body, nicely costumed. Marks: Germany 410 5/0. Comments: Marseille, circa 1913, the model was commissioned by Robert Maaser from that firm. Value Points: rare model with wonderful expression, impressed cheek
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dimples, double row of teeth with (working) retractable movement of lower row; when the doll is lying down the teeth disappear, and when sitting up, the lower teeth re-appear. $500/700
292. German All-Bisque Googly in Swim Costume
9” (23 cm.) One-piece bisque doll posed standing, head slightly tilted to the side, her hands clasped to her face, painted blue side-glancing googly eyes, black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, with sculpted blue bathing suit with pink bows and with matching bathing cap, painted brown one-strap shoes. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1925. $200/300
293. German Bisque Art Character, 101, by Kammer and Reinhardt
12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted facial features, pale blue eyes, thick black upper eyeliner, one-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accent line between the downcast lips, brunette mohair
wig in side-coiled braids, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, pretty antique dress. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R 30 101. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1910, the model marketed as “Marie”. Value Points: excellent modeling and bisque, original wig, body, body finish, and original costume. $800/1100
294. Rare German Bisque Pouty Character, Model 157, by Hertel and Schwab
18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, small blue glass eyes, tiny painted lashes, feathered curvy brows, accented nostrils of upturned nose, closed mouth with shaded and accented lips, mohair wig, composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent, body repainted. Marks: 157 10. Comments: Hertel and Schwab, circa 1915. Value Points: rare and appealing pouty character with well-modeled features, excellent bisque, antique lace and silk baby jacket and bonnet. $1100/1300
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295. German Porcelain Bathing Doll Known as “Frozen Charlotte”
14” (36 cm.) One-piece all-porcelain doll posed standing, with all-over pink tinted complexion, blonde painted boyish hair with combmarked detail, painted blue eyes with darker blue iris rims, red and black upper eyeliner, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, blushed cheeks, clasped hands. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1885. Value Points: especially fine modeling of the popular doll with pink tinting, well-modeled hair, fine painting features. $400/500
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296. German Bisque Character, 525, with Chubby Toddler Body by Kley
and Hahn
13” (33 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted long curly lashes, feathered brows, rounded nose with accented nostrils, closed mouth with modeled space between the outlined lips, double chin, blonde mohair bobbed wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with very chubby torso and muscular limbs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 525 Germany K&H (in banner). Comments: Kley and Hahn, circa 1912. Value Points: especially fine detail of modeling around the eyes and lip corners, finest bisque and painting, wonderful original body and body finish. $400/500
297. German Bisque Glass-
Eyed Character, Model 141, by Hertel & Schwab
14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes and slightly-feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full outlined lips, impressed cheek dimples, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 141 1. Comments: Hertel & Schwab, circa 1915. Value Points: rare-to-find model, especially in this petite size, with wonderful dimples, original body and body finish. $1400/1700
298. German All-Bisque Kewpie in Rare Large Size
12” (30 cm.) One-piece bisque head, torso and legs, loop-jointed arms with starfish-shaped modeling of hands, sculpted blonde forelock curl, topknot and side curls, dot brows, large round side-glancing painted eyes with black fringed upper lashes, tiny nose tip, thin line smile, blue wings. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: O’Neill (feet) Kewpie
Germany (red heart label). Comments: Kewpie, made in Germany, from designs by American artist Rose O’Neill, circa 1910. Value Points: rare large size of the all-bisque classic standing Kewpie, with exemplary bisque and painting. $500/700
299. Rare German Bisque Character, 616, by Simon & Halbig
21” (53 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted dark eyeliner, painted lashes and brushstroked brows with feathered detail, accented nostrils, open mouth, outlined lips, two porcelain upper teeth, double chin, blonde mohair bobbed wig, composition bent limb baby body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Simon & Halbig 616 11. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1915. Value Points: rare-to-find model with most gentle inquisitive demeanor, choice bisque and painting with shaded blushed cheeks, original wig, body and body finish. $400/500
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300. German Bisque Art Character, Model 112, with Rare Brown Glass Eyes, by Kammer and Reinhardt
20” (51 cm.) Bisque socket head, small brown glass sleep eyes with defined upper eyelids, thick upper eyeliner and fringe-painted upper lashes, one-stroke tapered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth modeled with slightly-parted lips as though about to speak, defined space between the lips, two painted upper teeth, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: hairline at back of head from crown, body is German and of the era, but not original to this doll. Marks: K*R 112 49. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912, from the firm’s art character series. Value Points: rarest glass-eyed variation of the sought-after model, very fine modeling with well-defined details around the eyes and mouth. $2800/3400
301. German Bisque Art Character, Model 112, with Rare Blue Glass Eyes, by Kammer and Reinhardt
20” (51 cm.) Bisque socket head, small blue glass sleep eyes with defined upper eyelids, thick upper eyeliner and fringe-painted upper lashes, one-stroke tapered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth modeled with slightly-parted lips as though about to speak, defined space between the lips, two painted upper teeth, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: hairline at back of head from crown, body is German and of the era, but not original to this doll. Marks: K*R 112 49. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912, from the firm’s art character series. Value Points: the very rare glass-eyed variation of the 112 art character doll has very fine gleaming patina of complexion enhancing the deeply modeled features. $2800/3200
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