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13” Rare German Bisque Art Character, Model 150, by Simon and Halbig
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painted curly lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with smiling expression, outlined lips, row of painted teeth, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: C ½ made in Germany 1 ½ 185. Comments: Kestner, circa 1910, the smiling character was offered in both painted eye and glass eye variations. Value Points: especially pleasing modeling with impressed cheek dimples, very fine bisque and complexion, original body and body finish, antique costume. $1200/1500
431. German All-Bisque Sculpted Hair Baby in Rare Size 13” (33 cm.) One-piece bisque head and torso, sculpted blonde hair in short curls, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, brown singlestroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, loopjointed bisque arms and legs, bare feet. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1880. Value
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432. German Bisque Googly, 323, by Marseille in Rare Large Size with Little Toy 13” (33 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep and side-glancing googly eyes, painted curly lashes, short feathered brows, rounded nose with accent dots, closed mouth with prim smile and center accent line, brunette human hair, composition five-piece toddler body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Germany 323 A 0 M. Comments: Marseille, circa 1920. Value Points: the beloved model googly is rarely found in this large size, has very choice modeling, original body and body finish, and carries a little bisque head jester doll in original costume. $600/800
433. Three German Mohair Miniature Dogs by Steiff 4” (10 cm.) Each is firmly stuffed with mohair coat, painted accent details, glass bead eyes, and including seated spotted Pup with red leather collar, Foxy with original paper tag; and Bully with original paper tag. Excellent condition. Germany, Steiff, mid-1900s. $400/500
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434. German Brown-Complexioned Bisque Child, 949, by Simon and Halbig 18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head with brown complexion, brown glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted black lashes and brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, dark brunette human hair wig in long braids, brown composition and wooden ball-jointed body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S 10 H 949. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1895. Value Points: the rare model is especially rare with this beautiful brown complexion which is flawless, original body and body finish. $800/1100
435. German Bisque Art Character, Model 109, “Elise”, by Kammer and Reinhardt 18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted dark blue eyes slightly glancing to the right, thick black upper eyeliner, onestroke tapered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full lips, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, facial bisque is flawless, wig pulls at back of head under wig. Marks: K*R 109 46. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, from their art character series, the model marketed as “Elise”, circa 1910. Value Points: excellent modeling including impressed dimples and indentations around the eyes enhanced by lovely complexion. $4500/6500
436. German Bisque Character, 115A, “Phillip” by Kammer and Reinhardt 14 ½” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with downcast sad expression, dimpled chin, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 115/A 42. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912, the model marketed as “Phillip” from the firm’s art character series. Value Points: very choice bisque enhances the deeply sculpted features depicting a wistful-faced child, original body and body finish. $1200/1500
437. Collection of Charming Early 1900s Valentines with Automobile Themes 14” (36 cm.) h. largest. Each of the five pop-out valentines has embossed detailing and beautiful lithography, and each features a vintage automobile in its scene, including one with the intriging message “Love in a Motor”. Excellent condition. Early 1900s. $300/400
438. German Bisque Character “Just Me” by Marseille 9” (23 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep and side-glancing eyes, painted lashes, short feathered brows, tiny closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, composition five-piece body with jointing at shoulders and hips, distinctive bent right elbow, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Just Me Registered Germany A 310/7/0 M. Comments: Marseille, circa 1928. Value Points: excellent bisque, painting, and original body with original finish. $500/700
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439. Rare French Bisque Bébé E.J.A. by Emile Jumeau 26” (66 cm.) Bisque socket head with elongated facial modeling, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve-blushed eyeshadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, outlined lips of closed mouth, heart-shaped upper lip, dimpled chin and philtrum, separately-applied pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed plump body with straight wrists. Condition: there is an old hairline which extends from center crown rim to left eyebrow, tiny flake on upper eyeliner of left eye, original body and body finish. Marks: EJA 10 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1882. Value Points: very beautiful modeling and complexion on the very rare Jumeau signature doll, original body and body finish, original chemise. $6000/9000
440. Gorgeous French Bisque Bébé A.T. by Thuillier with Original Body 23” (58 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kidedged bisque shoulder plate, very deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner encircles the eye sockets, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid bébé body with square-cut collarette, gusset-jointing at hips, knees and elbows, bisque forearms with sculpted fingers in expressive pose, defined knuckles and nails. Condition: there is an old hairline on forehead from right crown rim to outer edge of right brow, body very sturdy and fresh, perfect bisque hands and shoulderplate. Marks: A. 10 T. (head and shoulders). Comments: Andre Thuillier, circa 1880. Value Points: the early period Bébé A.T. is exceptionally beautiful with splendid paperweight eyes and finest artistic painting, original body with perfect bisque hands. $8500/12,500
441. American Composition “Baby Sandy” by Freundlich in Original Costume 15” (38 cm.) Composition socket head with baby hair, forelock curl, blue sleep eyes, open mouth, two porcelain upper teeth, chubby cheeks, double chin, five-piece composition toddler body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Baby Sandy (doll); Comments: celebrity doll of the child star, Baby Sandy Henville, whose career in films, 1939-1942, was designed to be Universal’s answer to Shirley Temple. Value Points: perfectlypreserved condition, wearing her original flowered pink cotton dress, with Baby Sandy pin. $300/400
442. American Composition Doll Shirley Temple by Ideal 15” (38 cm.) All composition with socket head, jointing at shoulders and hips, sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, open mouth, smiling expression, dimpled cheeks, row of teeth, blonde mohair ringlet curled wig. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Shirley Temple Ideal N&T Co. Comments: Ideal, circa 1936. Value Points: original wig and wearing original royal blue cotton dress with musical notes, undergarments, shoes and socks. $300/400
443. American Composition Celebrity Doll of Shirley Temple by Ideal in Polka Dot Pleated Dress 18” (46 cm.) All composition with socket head, jointing at shoulders and hips, sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, open mouth, smiling expression, dimpled cheeks, row of teeth, blonde mohair ringlet curled wig. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Shirley Temple Ideal N&T Co.18. Comments: Ideal, circa 1936. Value Points: original wig and wearing
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original white organdy pleated dress with blue polka dots. $300/400
444. American Composition Celebrity Doll of Shirley Temple by Ideal in Yellow Pleated Dress 18” (46 cm.) All composition with socket head, jointing at shoulders and hips, sleep eyes, dark eyeshadow, painted lashes and brows, open mouth, smiling expression, dimpled cheeks, row of teeth, blonde mohair ringlet curled wig. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Shirley Temple 18 (head and torso). Comments: Ideal, circa 1936. Value Points: especially fine state of preservation, especially of complexion, wig, and costume, wearing yellow pleated dress with original Shirley Temple tag, button, undergarments, shoes and socks. $500/700
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445. American Composition Flirty-Eyed Shirley Temple by Ideal with Original Dress, Coat and Hat 27” (69 cm.) All composition with socket head, jointing at shoulders and hips, side-glancing flirty eyes, painted lashes and brows, open mouth, smiling expression, dimpled cheeks, row of teeth, blonde mohair ringlet curled wig. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Shirley Temple Ideal N&T C. Comments: Ideal,
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circa 1935. Value Points: rare size, flirty eyes, wearing original dress, undergarments, white satin lined fur coat with matching cap, socks and shoes. $600/800
446. American Composition Portrait Doll of Jane Withers by Alexander 20” (51 cm.) All composition, socket head, sleep eyes, painted lashes, real lashes, single-stroke brows, open mouth, row of tiny teeth, brunette mohair wig, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent, some eye fading. Marks: Jane Withers/Madame Alexander New York (original costume tag). Comments: portrait doll of the child film star, Jane Withers, under license by Madame Alexander, circa 1935. Value Points: wearing original tagged costume, and along with an autographed note by Jane Withers. $400/500 447. American Composition Portrait Doll of Jane Withers by Alexander 20” (51 cm.) All composition, socket head, sleep eyes, painted lashes, real lashes, single-stroke brows, open mouth, row of tiny teeth, brunette mohair wig, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent, severe craze line at right torso seam, small split at right eye corner. Marks: Jane Withers/Madame Alexander New York (original costume tag). Comments: portrait doll of the child film star, Jane Withers, under license by Madame Alexander, circa 1935. Value Points: wearing rare original tagged costume of pink organdy with blue applique flowers, and along with an autographed note by Jane Withers. $400/500
448. American Composition Portrait of Deanna Durbin by Ideal 20” (51 cm.) All composition with socket head, brown sleep eyes, real lashes, dark eye shadow, feathered lashes and brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four teeth, brunette human hair, composition body jointed at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Ideal Doll Made in USA. Comments: Ideal, circa 1938. Value Points: wearing original pink gown with sprinkled floral print. $300/500
449. Petite American Composition Portrait of Deanna Durbin by Ideal 14” (36 cm.) All composition with socket head, brown sleep eyes, real lashes, dark eye shadow, feathered lashes and brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four teeth, brunette human hair, composition body jointed at
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450. Larger American Composition Deanna Durbin by Ideal 20” (51 cm.) All composition with socket head, brown sleep eyes, real lashes, dark eye shadow, feathered lashes and brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four teeth, brunette human hair, composition body jointed at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent, craze split at right upper leg. Marks: Ideal Doll Made in USA. Comments: Ideal, circa 1938. Value Points: wearing original red and white school dress with unique design, shoes, socks, with early celluloid pin. $400/500
451. Set. American Composition Dionne Quintuplets with Extra Costumes by Alexander 8” (20 cm.) Each is all composition with socket head, sculpted short curly hair, painted side-glancing eyes, rosebud shaped lips, five-piece body. Condition: generally excellent, night shirts dusty, box lid is present but very worn. Marks: Genuine Dionne Quintuplets All Rights Reserved Madame Alexander (cloth tags on costume). Comments: Alexander, circa 1935. Value Points: wearing original checkered cotton romper suit and bonnets, the set is presented in base of original box along with set of flannel night shirts, unplayed with condition, and each with original brass name tag. $500/700
And Still More Dolls…
Immediately following the dolls presented in this catalog another 150 dolls and playthings will be offered. To view these dolls visit Theriaults.com, click on “Bid Online” and see the auction of May 1, 2022. Absentee and telephone bidding is available for these, as well as internet bidding.