17” Outstanding French Bisque Poupée from Maison Simonne with Superb Original Costume

with engraving of woman on lid; four enamel boxes with romantic style scenes in the 18th century style, and miniature Viennese hand mirror with Watteau style scene. Excellent condition. Mid-1800s. $400/500

370. Petite German Bisque Closed Mouth Doll Attributed to Simon and Halbig 11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass spiral threaded eyes, painted lashes, dark eyeliner, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, defined space between the lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig with braided coiffure, kid body with shapely torso, gusset-jointing at hips and knees, bisque lower arms, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, tiny flake at right pierced ear hole. Comments: Germany, circa 1880, attribute to Simon and Halbig. Value Points: sought-after rare early model with most endearing expression, original body and wig. $800/1100

371. Beautiful French Bisque Bébé by Gaultier, Early Block Letter Markings 15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, arched feathered brows, rose blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accent line between the shaded lips, heart-shaped upper lip, dimpled chin, pierced ears, auburn mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight- loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, nicely costumed in antique dress, undergarments, matching hat with velvet bow, shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F.6 G. Comments: Gaultier, circa 1880, early block letter marked bébé. Value Points: gorgeous face with rich decoration, very fine bisque, original body and body finish. $4500/5500

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