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79. 79. Amusing Vignette of Viennese Bronze Frogs at the Pool Table 8” (20 cm.) Each of cast bronze with hand-painted finish, the vignette comprises three different frogs in people shape, posed around a pool table, one as waiter with tray of food, one shooting pool and one awaiting his turn at shooting, along with the actual pool table with balls and stick. Excellent condition. Vienna, late 1800s. $800/1000

80. French Bisque Character, Model 237, by SFBJ in Original Military Costume and Turban 18” (46 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, sculpted hair with flocked finish, blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading, painted brown curly lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils with slightly-parted lips, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, flocking worn on hair. Marks: SFBJ 237 Paris 6. Comments: hard-to-find model from the art character series with especially brilliant eyes, well-detailed original military uniform. $1400/1700

81. French Bisque Glass-eyed Character, Model 227, by SFBJ in Antique Uniform and Cap 18” (46 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, painted brown hair in short boyish style, blue glass inset eyes, painted curly lashes, one-stroke brows, open mouth with shaded lips, row of porcelain teeth, impressed dimples, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, antique costume comprises woolen jacket, pants, socks, shoes, and uniform cap. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 227 Paris 6. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1912. Value points: especially fine modeling of laughter crinkles around the eyes and impressed dimples around the mouth, fine quality of bisque. $1100/1500

82. French Bisque Character, Model 226, by SFBJ in Seaman’s Uniform 18” (46 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, painted brown hair in short boyish style, blue glass inset eyes with darker blue iris rims, painted lashes, single-stroke arched brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth modeled as though open with modeled tongue, shaped lips, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, some wear to body finish. Marks: SFBJ 225 Paris 6. Comments: especially fine modeling of laughter lines around the mouth, fine gleaming bisque, antique mariner costume comprises blue woolen coat with brass anchor buttons, “Normandie” sailor cap. $1200/1500

83. Rare German Bisque Painted Eye Art Character, Model 700, by Marseille 11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted dark blue eyes with pronounced pupils in deeply-defined sockets, black upper eyeliner, one short-stroke brows, closed mouth with downcast pouty lips, center accent line, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, wearing delightful red, white and blue costume, and flowered bonnet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 700 4/0. Comments: Marseille, circa 1910. Value Points: very rare variation of the glass-eyed 700 model by Marseille; few models are known to exist and this example is particularly charming. $1800/2300

84. Two German Tin Lithographed Penny Toys 3 ½” (9 cm.) From a series of occupational penny toys, the pair of toys each depicts two stocking-capped workmen standing on either side of their project, each man with painted costume and tools; one pair of men are working a partner saw, and the others are striking an anvil. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1900. $300/400

85. Collection of German All-Bisque Snow Babies in Playful Poses 3” (8 cm.) -5”. Each is all-bisque with grout finish to simulate snow and painted costumes and facial features, including rare large snowball with black and white boys tumbling inside, four various children posed on wooden sleds, two children on bisque sleds, two skating children, and a large child playing with three tiny toy polar bears. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1910, a wonderful collection with rare variations of the sought-after novelty. $900/1300

86. Rare German Bisque Painted Eye Character, 8035, by Gebruder Heubach in Original Costume 17” (43 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head with sculpted short boyish

hair, defined forelock curls, modeled stuckout ears, deeply-intaglio sculpted blue eyes with pronounced large black pupils, white eye dots, red and incised eyeliner, very rounded nose with accent dots, closed mouth, very full lips with center accent line that extends into lip dimples, full cheeks and double chin, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 8035 Heubach (in square) Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912. Value Points: superb modeling details on the rare character, with deeply-defined sculpting especially around the eyes and mouth, wonderfullymodeled ears and nose, original body and factory-original costume comprising red felt vest with gold buttons, shirt, tie, linen pants, stockings and shoes. $3800/5500

87. Rare German Bisque Art Character, Model 7743, by Gebruder Heubach 16” (41 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head depicting a cheerfulfaced boy, light brown painted boyish hair with forelock detail, intaglio light blue eyes with large black pupils, white beaded eye dots, angled feathered brows, accented nostrils of rounded nose, closed mouth modeled as though open with sculpted tongue tip, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body, antique white waffleweave cotton costume, bow tie, socks and shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 7743 Heubach (sunburst) Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1910. Value Points: rare model with most expressive features, sculpted to appear as though hand-pressed with especially realistic expressiveness around eyes and mouth. $1200/1500

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88. German Bisque Character Doll “Uncle Sam” by Cuno and Otto Dressel in Original Farmer Costume 17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head depicting an aged man with incised wrinkles, prominent modeled thick grey eyebrows, long pointy nose, closed mouth in benign smile with deeply incised smiling crinkles in the cheeks, grey glass eyes, white mohair wig and ears, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body, wearing antique cotton and linen costume, straw bonnet, leather boots. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S 8 Germany. Comments: Cuno and Otto Dressel, from their American historical series, circa 1890, the model was used as a portrait doll of Uncle Sam, and also appeared in factory models costumed as this example, presumably a farmer. Value Points: very rare to find characters from this series in the large size, having very fine quality of bisque, sculpting and painting. $2500/2800

89. German Bisque Character “Dolly Dimple” by Gebruder Heubach 12” (30 cm.) Pink-tinted bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, mohair lashes, short feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, open mouth, very full lips, two porcelain teeth, impressed cheek dimples, brunette mohair wig, composition body jointed at shoulders and hips, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: dep Dolly Dimple Germany 3 Heubach (sunburst). Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1915. Value Points: wonderful modeling of impressed dimples enhances the large eyes on this hard-to-find model especially in this petite size. $800/1200

90. Rare German “Peter Bear” Teddy by Sussenguth with Movable Eyes and Tongue 13” (33 cm.) Firmly shaped head with shaded dark brown mohair cover, excelsior filled body and jointed limbs, cut-out eye sockets and open mouth, painted teeth, inset “movable” eyes and tongue, brown felt paw pads. Condition: excellent. Comments: Gebruder Sussenguth, circa 1924, the bear was produced in four sizes (this being the smallest) for a few years only; described as having “lateral movement of eyes and tongue, brought about by gravity”. Value Points: rare teddy in wonderfully-preserved condition, with amusing movements. $800/1100

91. German GlassEyed Character, Model 7246, by Gebruder Heubach in Rare Size 34” (86 cm.) Pink-tinted bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, thickly-fringed brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with downcast lips in pouting expression, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 7246 14 Heubach (sunburst mark) Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1915. Value Points: very expressive details of facial modeling enhanced by finest bisque and painting, original body and body finish, the model is especially rare in this larger size 14 and is wearing exquisite antique lace costume. $1400/1800

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92. Extremely Rare German Bisque Painted Eye Character, 1263, by Franz Schmidt 20” (51 cm.) Bisque socket head, oval elongated face, small painted blue/ grey outlined eyes, black and red upper eyeliner, one-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center line on very full downcast lips, impressed character lines around eye corners and mouth, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Deponiert F.S. & Co 1263/50 Germany. Comments: Franz Schmidt, circa 1910, made by Simon and Halbig under commission as an exclusive model by Franz Schmidt. Value Points: extremely rare doll, of which very few examples are known to exist; no records exist of an example of this size ever presented by Theriault’s. The mystery of this rare doll and her painted eye sister, model 1262, is rivaled by their outstanding portraiture and quality. $8000/11,000

93. Rare German Bisque Painted Eye Smiling Character, Model 150, by Simon and Halbig 19” (48 cm.) Bisque socket head, pale blue painted eyes in deeply-defined sockets, black upper eyeliner, singlestroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with smiling expression, row of painted teeth between the outlined lips, deeply-impressed cheek dimples, laughter lines at lip corners, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique dress and pinafore, undergarments, socks and shoes. Condition: generally excellent, body is appropriate but not original. Marks: 151 S&H 7 ½ (head) Excelsior (body). Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1910, from their rare art character series of only three models (150, 151, and 152) which were each created in very limited numbers. Value Points: especially fine sculpting with defined laughter crinkles around the eyes and mouth, fabulous cheek dimples enhanced by fine gleaming complexion. $3500/4500 94. German Miniature Bisque Dolls in Vignette as Pen Wiper 3” (8 cm.) Bisque boy and girl with sculpted short blonde hair and painted facial features, cloth body, wearing original folklore style costumes are posed seated, he with a little doll in his arms and she with knitting and needles. The arrangements is resting upon a multilayered felt platform which is designed for use as a pen wiper. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1880. $400/500

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95. German Bisque Lady Doll with Blue Bow-Trimmed Snood Attributed to Alt, Beck and Gottschalk 18” (46 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead with oval face and elongated throat, blonde sculpted hair drawn away from face and captured in a sculpted snood with black headband 95. and two large cobalt blue bows, painted blue eyes, black and red upper eyeliner, singlestroke brows, aquiline nose with accent dots, closed mouth with center accent line, muslin stitch-jointed body, bisque lower arms, legs, painted ribbed white stockings, black heeled ankle boots, royal blue silk dress and lace trim, undergarments. Condition: generally excellent, original very sturdy body. Comments: Germany, circa 1870, attributed to Alt, Beck and Gottschalk. Value Points: rare painted large blue bows charmingly exactly match her eye color, original body and bisque limbs. $600/800

96. Petite German Bisque Lady Doll with Dresden Decorations in Hair 13” (33 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead of lady with slender face and elongated throat, brown sculpted hair casually waved from face into ringlet curls at the nape and decorated with pink Dresden flowers and gold beads, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, singlestroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, muslin stitch-jointed body, kid leather arms. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, attributed to Kling, circa 1870. Value Points: rarity factors include brown hair, Dresden flowers, gold necklace, and wearing fine antique white pique gown with pink soutache embroidery. $500/700

97. German Bisque Lady Doll with Brown Sculpted Hair by C.F. Kling 18” (46 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead with slender face and elongated throat, brown sculpted hair with cluster of ringlet curls at forehead and then drawn back at the sides into cluster of curls at her nape, with gilt accented black barrettes at crown and back of head, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, muslin stitch-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, attributed to C.F. Kling, circa 1870. Value Points: rarity factors include brown hair, ornate coiffure and hair decorations, pierced ears. $500/700

98. German Bisque Lady Doll with Dresden Flowers Attributed to C.F. Kling 20” (51 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead of adult lady with slender face and elongated throat, brown sculpted hair waved casually around her face and arranged in curls low onto her shoulders, with decorative pink Dresden flowers and white leaves forming a coronet, and with gold beads at her nape and a giltoutlined blue necklace at her throat, painted blue eyes, black and red upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, closed mouth with center accent line, muslin stitch-jointed lips, stitched-on red leather boots, kid arms. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, attributed to C.F. Kling, circa 1870. Value Points: rarity factors include brown hair, Dresden flower decorations, blue necklace, gold beads, and exquisite antique costume. $800/1000

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99. Early Maitrise Model English Rosewood Chest with Rare Miniature Boxes 10” (25 cm.) h. x 11”w. Of finely-grained rosewood, the four drawer Hepplewhite era chest is accented by ebony border and side columns, and has brass ring pulls and dove-tailed construction of the drawers. English, early 1800s. Included are three early carton boxes, one with embroidered floral arrangement on the lid and silk etching of cottage scene on inside lid, and the other two designed to appear as though books but which open to mirrored and decorated box interior, mid1800s. Excellent condition of all. $1200/1500

100. French All-Bisque Mignonette in Original Aqua Silk Dress and Bonnet 5” (13 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, cobalt blue glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, bare feet. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1885. Value Points: especially wellpreserved mignonette with beautiful face, silk and lace dress and bonnet, bare feet. $800/1100

101. French All-Bisque Mignonette with Bare Feet 5” (13 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, pegjointed bisque arms and legs, bare feet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 0. Comments: French, circa 1885. Value Points: fine delicate bisque, rare bare feet, original silk costume. $800/1000

102. French AllBisque Mignonette with Bare Feet and Original Costume 5” (13 cm.) Solid domed bisque swivel head on bisque torso, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, accented lips, blonde lambswool wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, bare feet. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1882. Value Points: charming enigmatic smile enhances the brilliant cobalt blue eyes, rare bare feet, original silk costume. $800/1100 103. French All-Bisque Mignonette with Painted Blue Shoes 4” (10 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, feathered brows, red upper eyeliner, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white socks and blue two-strap heeled shoes, silk costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1885. Value

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104. French Miniature Wooden Dollhouse Furnishings Attributed to Badeuille 9” (23 cm.) h. bed. The wooden furnishings with ebony finish are decorated with appliqued embossed gilt papers and edging in a child version of the Boulle style of Napoleon III era, and comprise high canopy day bed with blue silk satin canopies and cover, two arm chairs with blue silk upholstery, pedestal table, fernery with flowers, and a mirrored armoir. Also included is a gilt cased vitrine with Madonna statue. Excellent condition. French, attributed to the early firm of Badeuille during the tenure of Adelaide Catherine Prive, circa 1880. $800/1200

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105. French Bisque Poupée with Cobalt Blue Eyes and Lovely Antique Costume 16” (41 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead with plump face, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, dark all-around eyeliner and delicately-painted lashes, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, unpierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid gusset-jointed poupée body. Condition: generally excellent, body very sturdy with few patches. Comments: French, Barrois, circa 1860. Value Points: brilliant cobalt blue eyes contrast the pale complexion, lovely antique costume. $1800/2200

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106. Important Victorian Shell Cameos Including Faux-Diamond Accented Including 1 ½” profile of goddess with applied silver chair and “diamond” pendant; 1 ¾” profile of Victorian style woman with upswept coiffure; and 1 ½” right-gazing profile of woman with very elaborate garland of flowers in half. Each in gold-plated frame with variations of decoration, measurements include the frames. Excellent condition. MidVictorian. $600/800

107. German Bisque Dollhouse Lady Nanny with Bisque Baby 8” (20 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead, blonde sculpted hair in short curls, painted blue eyes, painted brows, closed mouth, muslin stitch-jointed body, bisque lower arms and legs, painted boots. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1880. Value Points: wearing fine antique costume and apron, the doll is holding an all-bisque miniature doll with antique gown. $400/500

108. Beautiful French Bisque Poupée with Brilliant Cobalt Blue Eyes 18” (46 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead with very plump face, brilliant cobalt blue glass eyes, thick black all-around eyeliner, painted lashes, lightly-feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with prim outlined lips, unpierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid gusset-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (illegible block letters front shoulderplate). Comments: beautiful pale complexion enhanced by brilliant eyes and rich eyeliner, original body, lovely antique gown with soutache embroidery, undergarments, jewelry, blue ankle boots and lace bonnet with blue silk ribbons. $2500/2900

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109. Beautiful French Bisque Bébé E.J. by Emile Jumeau with Antique Costume and Signed Jumeau Shoes 19” (48 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, mauve blushed eye shadow, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded lips, separately modeled pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose E. 8 J (head and artist checkmarks) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1885. Value Points: beautiful complexion with fine painting of facial features, lush antique wig, original body and body finish, beautiful cutwork antique costume (may be original), bonnet, undergarments, socks, signed Jumeau shoes. $3800/4500

110. German Ormolu Presentation Case in Unusual Design 6” (15 cm.) l. Arranged upon a velvet covered platform with ormolu edging is a charming scene of a bisque boy with sculpted hat and costume who is pushing an ormolu wheel barrow with domed glass cover over tufted silk interior. The glass cover has fine etched design, and the case was designed for use as a presentation case for fine miniature object or jewelry. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1890. $400/500

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111. French All-Bisque Mignonette with Rare Bare Feet and Original Costume 6” (15 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, single-stroke brows, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, bare feet.

Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1882, from the petite dolls presented in the 1882 Etrennes catalog as “poupées de poche” (pocket dolls) in reference to their tiny size. Value Points: most endearing expression on the mignonette with rarer bare feet and original silk costume. $1100/1300

112. French All-Bisque Mignonette with Toilette 111. Table and Bottles 5 ½” (14 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, cobalt blue glass enamel eyes, painted lashes, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white stockings and blue two-strap heeled shoes, silk costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1885. Value Points: beautiful wide-eyed mignonette has finely modeled features; included is toilette table with gilt paper edging along with two glass miniature bottles and ormolu candlestick. $900/1100

113. Early French Bisque Premiere Bébé by Emile Jumeau 11” (28 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head, pale blue glass enamel inset eyes with spiral threading and large black pupils, painted dark curly lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined pale lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, early French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, wearing antique white cotton dress with matching ruffled bonnet that may be original, undergarments, black leather shoes signed M.G., stockings. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 3 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878. Value Points: superb example of premiere Jumeau bébé with large luminous eyes, appealing shy expression, fine quality of bisque, original body and body finish. $4500/5500

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114. French Bisque Bébé Jumeau, Size 11, in Wonderful Scottish Costume 24” (61 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, lushly painted lashes, widely arched brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair over cork pate, French composition and wooden fullyjointed body. Condition: generally excellent, some discreet body touchup. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau 11 (head, and artist check marks). Bébé Jumeau Bte SGDG Depose (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1888. Value Points: especially beautiful face enhanced by fine luminous complexion, richly painted lashes and brows around deep paperweight eyes, fine antique costume of Scottish plaid with black velvet trim, and matching feathered tam, undergarments, stockings, shoes. $3200/4000

115. German Mechanical Pull-Toy “Jester BellRinger” in Original Costume 9” (23 cm.) Seated upon a wheeled tin platform is a bisque-headed jester with blonde sculpted hair, painted blue eyes, closed mouth, wooden torso and lower arms and legs, painted boots, and wearing original blue and red jester costume and cap. The doll is posed behind a brass gong and he holds two metal hammers which, when the toy is pulled along causing his arms to move up and down, ring the gong in a merry way. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1880. $600/800

116. French Pull-Toy Growling Bulldog 18” (46 cm.) Well-modeled paper mache bulldog with defined musculature has flocked-coat finish in black and white, sculpted stand-up ears, brown glass inset eyes, loosely-attached nodding head, hinged jaw with ferociously-painted mouth and teeth, original collar and ruff, chain, and wooden wheels. When pulled along, his jaw opens and closes and he growls in a ferocious manner. Excellent condition. French, circa 1900. $700/1100

117. French Bisque Bébé Steiner, Figure C, with Original Steiner Body 28” (71 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair in ringlet curls, original Steiner pate, French composition fully-jointed body, antique dress, undergarments, stockings, and shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Figure C No. 6 J. Steiner Gte SGDG Paris. Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1884. Value Points: most compelling dear expression on the beautiful early bébé, fine quality bisque and painting, original body and body finish. $3800/4500

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120. cherubs and another figure gaze down at the scene from above; each of the figures is wearing original silk costume with gilt metallic and lace trim. Excellent condition, some dustiness of interior and contents. Late 1700s. $1200/1700

119. Three Victorian Cameo Brooches with Cupid and Angelic Themes Including 2 ½”h. shell cameo with intricate scene of angel in flowing robes, a winged Cupid clinging to her side; 2”h. shell cameo with scene of standing angel poised at the easel with pen in hand; and 2”l. bar pin with oval-centered shell cameo depicting a winged Cupid. Each in goldplated frame with variations of decoration, measurements include the frames. Excellent condition. Mid-Victorian. $500/700

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120. Early Continental Carved Wooden Lady with Original Exceptional Wig 25” (64 cm.) One-piece solid domed carved wooden head and torso with oval elongated face and throat, slightly-shaped bosom, defined waist and rounded hips, brown enamel eyes, painted facial features, rose blushed eye shadow, cheeks and chin, aquiline nose with accented nostrils, defined philtrum dimple, closed mouth, with original tacked-on wig arranged in

120. Face rolled curls and cascading to back waist, dowel-jointing at shoulders and elbows, on original wooden cage skirt form. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Continental, 18th century. Value Points: compelling expression with wonderfully preserved original painted finish, outstanding wig, and wearing early costume with exquisite embroidery. $9500/11,500

121. Three Victorian Cameo Brooches with Grecian Mythological Figures Including 2” shell cameo depicting profile of helmeted warrior; 2” shell cameo with profile view of Grecian mythological figure with unusual carved horse astride the helmet; and 1 ½” shell cameo with rare double side-by-side profiles of Grecian heroes. Each in gold-plated frame with variations of decoration, measurements include the frames. Excellent condition. MidVictorian. $500/700

122. Pair of Framed Silk Floral Tapestries 9” (23 cm.) x 7”, The matched pair are presented under glass in matching gilt-finished wooden frames, each depicting a finely woven silk tapestry of coral, silver and gold flowers in a bevy of green leaves. Excellent condition. Early 1800s, lettered on the backside “Collection Dina Vierney”. $300/400 123. Two Early Miniature Italian Wax Dolls in Original Costumes 6” (15 cm.) Each has poured wax head with tiny enamel eyes, closed mouth, tendrils of mohair wig under bonnet, wooden block torso, wax arms, one with carved wooden legs and painted sandals, the other without legs, each wearing original silk costume with metallic trim. Good condition, some frailty of costume, face rubs. The interior of costumes are lined with Latin hand-inked papers indicating their origin. Italian, late 1700s. $400/500

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124. German Paper Mache Doll as English Peddler Lady with Original Wares 10” (25 cm.) Paper mache shoulderhead with black sculpted long finger curls, painted large brown eyes, painted lashes and brows, tiny closed mouth, slender kid body, wooden limbs, painted yellow shoes, original textured cotton gown, undergarments, bonnet. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1850, for the English market, the doll is posed upon original paper-covered wooden stand with woven market basket which contains an abundance of tiny wares including peg-wooden dolls, beading, lace, needlework sampler “Learn”, stockings, buttons, comb, and much more. Value Points: remarkable fine original state of preservation with wonderful wares. $1400/1800

125. Very Fine Early Maitrise Model Marquetry Cabinet with Intricate Interior 22” (56 cm.) h. x 16”w. x 7”d. Of finest woods with various fruit wood inlays, the double door cabinet opens to reveal an elaborate interior comprising 14 different drawers of various sizes, and an inset decorative niche behind which is a door opening to a hidden compartment. The intricate use of woods, veneers and cast bronze trim indicates original production as a cabinetmaker’s maitrise model. Excellent condition. Early 1800s. $2500/3500

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126. French Musical Automaton “Lady at the Masquerade Ball” by Leopold Lambert 17” (43 cm.) A bisque head lady with blue glass paperweight eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth with outlined lips, brunette mohair wig, carton torso and legs, hinged right hip, wearing silk and lace party costume, is seated on the edge of a velvet-covered base, her shapely legs crossed at the knees, and her bisque arms posed with a black velvet party mask held in one hand and a tambourine in the other. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (paper label listing two tunes on the underside). Comments: Lambert, circa 1890, when wound, and lever released, the doll turns her head side to side while alternately lifting and shaking the tambourine and lifting the mask to her face when head is turned in that direction; meanwhile her leg taps. Value Points: charming automaton accentuated by beautiful bisque face, rare to find with two tunes, mechanism and music function well. $4000/5000

127. Early French Musical “Gliding Lady with Mandolin” by Theroude 14” (36 cm.) Standing upon a tinplate-over-wooden-

129. frame base with original painted finish to simulate ground-cover is a lady with wax-over-paper-mache head, blue enamel eyes, closed mouth, original wig in elaborately arranged braids and curls and decorated with cascading pearls, shapely carton torso and legs, and paper-mache hands whose fingers and wrists are sculpted to realistically pluck at mandolin strings, original coral and ivory satin gown with matching bonnet and appliqued gilt paper and Alencon lace trim. When wound, the lady glides forward, then turns to one side or the other, pauses, circles and glides again, all the while turning her head side-to-side and strumming the mandolin which has beautiful hand-painted decorations. There are two original brass labels on the base, “Theroude Paris” and “Brevete SGDG” indicating that Theroude had deposed his design. Excellent condition. Theroude, Paris, circa 1850. $3500/4500

128. English Mahogany Tilt-Top Doll Table with Various Miniatures 9” (23 cm.) h. table. The mahogany table is designed to be displayed tilted upward or flat (as shown), has a fancily-carved pedestal base. Displayed upon the table top are rare miniatures including four German porcelain figurines (one a woman with nodding head), pair of parian busts of notable men on velvet pedestals, and a French decorative box with silk pincushion lid which hinges open to tiny wax baby. Excellent condition. Mid-1800s. $1100/1400

129. Beautiful French Bisque Bébé by Leon Casimir Bru with Signed Bru Shoes 20” (51 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate with modeled bosom and shoulderblades, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eyeshadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined and shaded lips, blonde mohair

wig over cork pate, slender kid bébé body with Chevrot hinged hips, wooden lower legs, kid-over-wooden upper arms, bisque forearms. Condition: bisque head and shoulderplate excellent except light nose rub, kid body and legs excellent, bisque arms are replacements. Marks: Bru Jne 9 (head and shoulderplate). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1886. Value Points: classic sought-after facial model with tiny stuck-out tongue tip, finest facial modeling and expression, antique costume comprising dress which is likely original, undergarments, bonnet, aqua kidskin shoes signed Bru Jne Paris. $14,000/17,000

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130. Framed Mid-1800s Watercolor “Two Young Lads at Their Studies” by Karoly Sterio 13” (33 cm.) x 11”. In original mahogany frame is a delicate watercolor depicting two young lads in studious pose, one standing at a chalkboard, the other seated with book in hand, a world globe behind him. The watercolor is signed “Sterio 1845”. Excellent condition. The Budapest painter (1821-1862) was noted for his portraits and country scenes. $600/800

131. Miniature Revolving Globe on Wooden Pedestal 5” (13 cm.) The paper mache globe with lithographed geographical details is resting inside a mahogany wooden pedestal stand and can be revolved. Age uncertain. Excellent condition. $300/400

132. Early German Paper Mache Miniature Doll in Original Costume 7” (18 cm.) Paper mache shoulderhead with black sculpted hair waved smoothly around her face and captured in a chignon at the back of head, painted blue eyes, black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, closed mouth, blushed cheeks, slender kid body with carved wooden lower arms and legs, painted brown slippers. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1850. Value Points: petite early lady doll has fine original finish, rare coiffure, original costume. $700/900

133. Early English Mahogany Dollhouse Furnishings 6” (15 cm.) l. sofa. Each of fine mahogany with dark stained finish, the furnishings include sofa with patterned velvet upholstery (with early label on the back “Mahogany English 1850”), corner cabinet with black edging, bone tip handle; game table which hinges open to reveal green fabric table cover; hooded cradle (missing one rocker); and brass plated oil lamp with original glass shade. Excellent condition. English mid-1800s. $600/800

134. Early German Paper Mache Lady with Rare Coiffure 13” (33 cm.) Paper mache shoulderhead with slender oval face and elongated throat, black sculpted hair with full long arranged curls at each side of face and a tightlycoiled braided chignon at the back of head,

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brown painted eyes, closed mouth with center accent line, slender kid body, wooden lower limbs, painted shoes, lovely vintage costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1850. Value Points: rare coiffure, brown eyes and original finish on the early lady doll. $500/700

135. Venetian Carved Wooden Court Lady with Beautiful Face and Original Costume 15” (38 cm.) Carved wooden head with flat-cut neck socket, painted complexion and facial features including outlined brown eyes, painted brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, painted beauty spot, elaborately arranged blonde lambswool wig, carved wooden torso with voluptuous shaping, defined waist, iron pin jointing of hips and knees with painted stockings and shoes, cloth arms with carved wooden fingers. Condition: generally excellent, some finger repair. Comments: Venetian court doll, circa 1780. Value Points: especially beautiful face, unique body carving enhanced by metal stomacher giving shape to the original lowcut costume, original metal necklace. $5500/7500

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136. Petite English Poured Wax Child Doll in Original Costume from Hamley’s 12” (30 cm.) Pink-tinted poured wax shoulderhead, blue glass enamel inset eyes, tinted brows and nostrils, closed mouth, blonde inserted hair, softly-stuffed muslin body, wax lower arms and legs, bare feet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Hamley’s Regent Street... (original label on torso). Comments: English, attributed to Montanari, the doll was presented at the London toy store of Hamley’s, circa 1865. Value Points: rare petite size, beautiful complexion, wearing original dress, bonnet, undergarments, woven slippers. $1200/1500

137. Rare Early French Boite de Bon-Bons with Surprise Interior 6” (15 cm.) The carton box, in the shape of a store-front with paned windows has original marbled pink paper cover and embossed paper edging; the front hinges open

to reveal a fitted shop counter of fruits and a store keeper stands behind the counter. The lid opens to reveal the candy box interior and is hand-lettered on the inside lid “Jouet de Theresa Dufoury nee en 1820”. Excellent condition. Wonderfully preserved luxury candy box with surprise interior. French, early 1800s. $800/1100

138. Collection of Victorian Coral Jewelry Including 7” bracelet (or doll necklace) with six silver-leafed coral “grape” clusters, gold-plated ring with coral center, three various strands of coral beads, stick pin with cherubic figural head, and pair of screw-on coral earrings. Excellent condition. Late 1800s. $400/500

139. French Pink-Tinted Porcelain Doll with Original Signed Body by Blampoix 16” (41 cm.) Pink-tinted porcelain shoulderhead with plump face, large cobalt blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, auburn mohair wig over cork pate, kid poupée body with shapely torso.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Brevete...(partial stamp on torso). Comments: Claude Blampoix, circa 1855, who registered this depose for glass eyes in 1855. Value Points: beautiful early doll has lovely tinted complexion, original signed body, wearing lovely coral silk dress with ribbons, lace bonnet, undergarments, leather boots, coral necklace. $2800/3200

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140. German Bisque Fashion Lady with Fine Original Costume 18” (46 cm.) Bisque swivel head with very plump cheeks on bisque shoulderplate, brilliant cobalt blue glass inset eyes, outlined eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, prim closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig, muslin stitch-jointed body, bisque lower arms. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: lovely pale bisque with finelypainted features, brilliant eyes, original body, and wearing brown silk ensemble with coral velvet and lace trim, matching bonnet, undergarments, shoes. $800/1100

141. German All-Bisque Miniature Doll with Brown Glass Eyes 7 ½” (19 cm.) One-piece bisque head and torso, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, nearly-separated lips, four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white stockings and black one-strap shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1900. Value Points: pretty wide-eyed child wearing lovely antique lace dress and bonnet. $300/400

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