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This book is based upon an antique doll collection auctioned by Theriault’s of Annapolis, Maryland. Design: Travis Hammond Photography: Gerald Nelson Senior Conservator: Terry Lanford Conservators: Meredith Dupree, Hana Holbrook $75 ISBN: 1-944881-00-9 Printed in Hong Kong


Foreword The dolls and childhood ephemera presented in this book are entirely from one single collection, that of Samy Odin, as presented in the Musée de La Poupée in Paris for the past several decades. The collection began when Samy Odin and his father Guido lived in a small mountain town in the Italian Alps. Although French by heritage, the Odin family had escaped to that region during the persecution of Huguenots by Louis XIV, and had maintained for all these centuries the intellectual and artistic curiosity that had so categorized the movement. In the late 20th century, this curiosity manifested, for the Odin father and son, into a passion for the history and artistry of the doll. It was only a natural evolution from this to the formation of a doll museum, first simply a room in the attic of their Torre Pellice home in Italy, and then finally into the superb Musée de la Poupée in Paris. In his book, Fascinating Dolls (which inspired the title of this book) Samy Odin described the museum locale as “a little corner of nature, where time stands still, deep in the

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heart of Paris”. It was the first, and to this day only, permanent museum in Paris devoted entirely to antique dolls. During this time Samy Odin also found time to author and co-author several books on the subject including the aforementioned Fascinating Dolls (2008, Reverie Publishing), Mignonette: Her History, Wardrobe and Miniature World 1878-1917 (with Mathilde Heritier, 2003), and The S.F.B.J. Dolls, 1899-1957 (1999), as well as author a number of elucidating articles for Antique Doll Collector, and lecture at important doll conventions and seminars. It has been with the spirit of the explorer-collector that the interests of Samy Odin have encompassed many categories of collecting, ranging from the classic beauties of the French bébé to the French

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art movement of the early 1900s to the vintage cloth studio dolls of Paris in the 1930s, and with every imaginative childhood category in between. The authoring of his various books has instructed his collecting range, too, with a splendid selection of mignonettes, and a notable collection of dolls from the Societe Française de Bébés et Jouets (S.F.B.J.) which includes every model made by the group from the earliest year of 1899 until the final years. Each doll selected for the museum was chosen with deliberate care, and with attention to originality and provenance. Many dolls bear traces of their original family history, and each doll has been the subject of intense research and documentation by Samy Odin. Of particular interest is the outstanding doll by Albert Marque, #5 from the series of 100 dolls, which owns not only an original silk costume of historical nature and which bears the Margaine-Lacroix label, but also the brown woolen coat and hat which were the traditional costume of Mrs. Haverfield, an important figure in the British Suffragettes movement of the early 1900s. Notably the pencil inscription on the foot of this doll is “Mrs. Haverfield”, and, as Samy Odin wrote in his March 2013


article in Antique Doll Collector, the purposeful inclusion of this contemporary feminine heroine in the original Margaine-Lacroix presentation of the Albert Marque dolls “brings a totally different light” to their study. French poupées are also featured in the collection. There is “Violette”, who lived with her original family from 1865 to 1982 when she was acquired by Guido and Samy Odin, and who still owned her original extensive trousseau and accessories. In his book, Fascinating Dolls, Samy Odin recalls the final family owner who in her childhood in the 1920s had “played with this doll given to her by her grandmother”. In describing the doll in his book, Odin notes that the family, from the line of prominent French Huguenot families living in the Piemonte region of Italy where the Odins of French ancestry had also made their home for several centuries, held a “highly visible position in society” and the presentation of this doll to a young girl of the family was a nod to the rich heritage to their French roots. Notably, and endearingly, many of the original costumes that “Violette” still owns were mother-made from patterns presented in La Poupée Modele of that era. Other poupées in the collection also bear family stories, such as the impeccablypreserved waltzing Steiner, still with superb original costume. Odin relates “the woman who sold it to us shared her childhood memories of the one

special day each year when this family doll was taken out of its original box, demonstrated for all of the children how well it could waltz — and then the doll would return obediently to its box until the following year”. Other fine poupées range from wooden-bodied models by Bru and Jumeau to an earlier wooden-bodied poupée in superb original silk costume, preserved in her original box. The 196 pages of this volume are a testament to the serious pursuit of important antique dolls undertaken by Samy Odin and his father, Guido Odin. It is their fondest hope that new owners will cherish the dolls as they have, and, too, continue the pursuit of learning and research, in order that the following generation of owners, and the generations after that, will know even more of the history of dolls and their place in our universal culture. x

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2. French All-Bisque Mignonette with Rare Jointed Elbows Deposed by Sustrac

5” (13 cm.) Bisque swivel head on bisque torso, cobalt blue glass enamel inset eyes, fringe-painted lashes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, brunette mohair wig, peg-jointing at shoulders and hips, ball-jointing at elbows, bare feet. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, the jointed elbow mignonette was deposed by Fernand Sustrac in 1877, and mentioned in La Poupée Modele of 1878, named “poupées de poche” (pocket dolls). Value Points: charming piquant expression on the heart-shaped face wearing original costume and hat, the mignonette has rare ball-jointing at wrists. $1200/1600

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1. French All-Bisque Mignonette with Rare Smiling Expression

5” (13 cm.) Solid domed bisque swivel head on slender bisque torso, brilliant blue glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with upturned lip corners as though smiling, outlined lips, white space suggesting teeth between the lips, blonde mohair wig, pegjointed bisque arms and legs, bare feet. Condition: generally excellent, tiniest flakes at arm jointing holes. Comments: for the French market, circa 1880, the little dolls were presented in the Parisian Etrennes catalogs at that time as “poupées de poche” (pocket dolls) in reference to their miniature pocketsize stature. Value Points: very beautiful painting on all-original doll with rare smiling expression, wearing original aqua silk costume. $1100/1500

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3. German All-Bisque Mignonette for the French Market with Fine Original Costume and Wig

6” (15 cm.) Solid domed bisque swivel head on kid torso, brilliant blue glass eyes, dark upper eyeliner, painted lashes and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair braided wig, peg-jointing at shoulders and hips, bare feet. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Simon and Halbig for the French market, circa 1885. Value Points: especially beautiful face whose delicate pale bisque contrasts the brilliant blue eyes, wearing original costume including matching bonnet, and with armload of flowers and an outstanding original hip-length braided wig with original bows. In his book, Fascinating Dolls, Samy Odin described the doll as having a “radiant face...with precisely delineated features”. $1200/1500


4. French All-Bisque Mignonette with Rarer Brown Eyes and Fancy Peach Ankle Boots

6” (15 cm.) Solid domed bisque swivel head on slender bisque torso, brown glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with full lips and center accent line, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white stockings and peach ankle boots with tiny heels, wearing antique lace and silk dress, undergarments, woven hat. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: for the French market, circa 1885, the doll has remnants of original label on back torso. Value Points: rich decoration enhances the rarer brown eyes, lovely bisque and presence, rare peach boots. $1100/1400 5. Pair, German All-Bisque Dolls in Original Costumes

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6 ½” (17 cm.) and 7”. Each has solid domed bisque swivel head, large blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white socks with blue rims, black two-strap heeled shoes. Condition: boy is excellent, girl has severe chip on upper rim of left leg, flakes at front neck opening. Marks: 9. Comments: German, for the French market, circa 1890. Value 6. Points: entrancing large eyes on the expressively-featured matching pair, he with brunette mohair curls and wearing original burgundy silk Marquis costume, and she with blonde mohair wig, wearing original cotton dress with silk ribbons, and holding opera glasses with Stanhope image. $1800/2300

6. Larger German All-Bisque Doll with Bare Feet by Simon and Halbig for the French Market

7” (18 cm.) Solid domed bisque swivel head on bisque torso, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, bare feet. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1885. Value Points: rare early model with beautiful face and eyes, wearing original costume, bonnet and leather shoes. $1200/1500 7. French All-Bisque Mignonette BTE with Rare Jointed Elbows

5” (13 cm.) Bisque swivel head on bisque torso, cobalt blue glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes, dark eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, tiny closed mouth with center accent line, brunette mohair wig, peg-jointing at shoulders and hips, ball-jointing at elbows, bare feet. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1882. Value Points: beautifully-shaped face with brilliant eyes, dainty facial features, bare feet, rare ball-jointed elbows, and lace dress, woven bonnet. $900/1200

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8. Outstanding French Paper Mache Poupée with Original Bridal Ensemble

18” (46 cm.) Paper mache shoulder head with oval face and elongated throat, black enamel eyes, painted lashes, arched brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blushed cheeks, applied hair drawn smoothly over painted pate, kid-over-wooden upper torso with shaped bosom and waist, kid lower torso, legs with gusset-jointing at knees, curve shaped arms with stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1840. Value Points: superbly preserved condition of the elegant poupée with gleaming patina of complexion, original sturdy body, and wearing original wedding gown of muslin, silk and linen, with garland coronet, undergarments, pearls, tacked on stockings, silk slippers. $2000/3000 9. Mid-19th Century French Accessories for Poupées

2” (5 cm.) h. statue. Included is a pair of opera glasses with Stanhope images, two fauxbooks, plaster statue of Madonna and child, pair of carved bone faux-oil lamps, silverplate purse and book, and kidskin gloves. Generally excellent. French, mid-1800s. $300/500

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10. Early French Secretary Desk with Original Paper Trim

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15” (38 cm.) Of fine rosewood and mahogany, the tall desk has dropfront which forms into the writing surface, and reveals a hidden niche with pencil drawers, and with secret hidden drawer at the top, and three dove-tailed drawers below, each with original ring pull. Each drawer is lined with fleur-de-lis patterned paper, and the desk surface is lined with gargoyle-patterned paper. Excellent condition. French, circa 1820. $800/1200 11. Early French Paper Mache Poupée in Traditional Costume of Ile de Re with Superb Coiffe

17” (43 cm.) Solid dome paper mache shoulder head with applied hair over painted pate, ivory-like complexion, painted large teal-blue eyes, black upper eyeliner, arched brows, curve-shaped nose, closed mouth with hint of smile, firmly-stuffed pink kid body with shapely waist, one-piece arms with mitten hands, onepiece shapely legs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1840. Value Points: superbly preserved condition of the early poupée with flawless complexion, very firm body, wearing original traditional costume of Ile de Re in the coastal Charente region of French, comprising patterned cotton dress,

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petticoat, stockings with original garters, hand-stitched black silk shoes with textured carton soles, chemisette, green silk fichu, and outstanding coiffe consisting of a muslin calotte under an elaborate outer lace coiffe with carton armature “wings” and long lace streamers (“braids”). $2000/3000

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12. Beautiful French Bisque Poupée “Violette” with Provenance, Trunk and Trousseau

14” (36 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, cobalt blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and delicately-feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, ears pierced into head, kid poupée body with gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees. Condition: generally excellent, repair to wrist. Comments: French, circa 1865, included is an extensive trousseau of gowns and dresses, made exclusively for the doll along with an array of bonnets, parasol, jewelry, undergarments, and various accessories such as a wonderful pair of early ice skates, in original trunk with name plate of Mlle Alice Fournier and a miniature calling card of Violette d’Epigny, presumably the name of the doll. Value Points: in his book, Fascinating Dolls, Samy Odin relates the story of the doll. “This was our first lady doll, and has been on public display for more than twenty years! We acquired it from a prominent family in the Protestant valleys of the Piemonte region of Italy...Violette was given to its first ‘little mother’ around 1865-67 and the wardrobe, which was, for the most part, homemade, reflects the fashion of the end of the Second Empire”. $8000/12,000

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13. Gorgeous French Bisque Bébé with Block Letter Markings by Gaultier in Labeled Costume

27” (69 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump face and pale complexion, large brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with rich accent line between the outlined lips, dimpled chin, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F. 11 G. (block letters). Comments: Gaultier, circa 1882, Value Points: very beautiful face and bisque on the early model with original body and body finish, and wearing richly woven costume with original label from the Paris department store of Au Louvre, with matching boots and bonnet, original undergarments. $6000/8500

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14. German All-Bisque Miniature Doll with Very Rare Ormolu Walker

5 ½” (14 cm.) Bisque swivel head on bisque torso, blue glass sleep eyes, painted features, closed mouth, brunette mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, with modeled bent elbows and folded fists, painted white socks and four-strap heeled boots, wearing antique blue knit costume. Condition: one piece imperceptible reglues on upper left arm, upper back left leg and right boot toe. Marks: 0 (head and torso). Comments: doll by Kestner, circa 1885. Value Points: with delightfully characterized pouting face, the rare early all-bisque is attached to a superbly-crafted Erhard & Sohne ormolu four wheel walker with tray; when the walker is pulled forward, the doll “walks” forward. $2000/3000

15. Fine French Bisque Bébé by Rabery and Delphieu with Original Costume and Signed Shoes from “Au Bébé Bon Marche”

26” (66 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump full cheeks, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, thick brushstroked brows with feathered details, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig over cork pate (and sparse original human hair wig included), French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: R. 4 D. Comments: Rabery and Delphieu, circa 1880. Value Points: very beautiful bébé with finest bisque and painting, original early body with original finish, outstanding original silk costume, undergarments, woven bonnet, and leather boots with impressed signature of Simonet of the Paris doll boutique of Au Bébé Bon Marche. $6000/8500

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16. French Paper Mache Candy Container as Curly Mohair Pup

11” (28 cm.) l. The hollow firm-structured paper mache dog is covered with lush white curly mohair, with shaved muzzle and lower legs, long fluffy tail, amber glass eyes and painted black nose and mouth. The head removed for access to the candy container interior. Excellent condition. French, circa 1890. $300/500 17. Outstanding French Bisque Portrait Jumeau with “WrapAround” Eyes in Rare Grand Size

25” (64 cm.) Bisque socket head with very full lower cheeks and chin, almondshaped eye sockets in wide so-called “wrap-around” fashion, dark eyeliner, delicately-painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows with feathered highlights, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth, defined space between the pale shaded lips with accented outline, impressed dimples on chin and philtrum, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate (original remnants of lambswool wig under mohair wig), French composition and wooden eight-loose-balljointed body with straight wrists and very plump limbs, wearing early cotton dress with print of playful children, undergarments, ruffled frou-frou bonnet, knit socks, leather shoes signed Bébé Jumeau. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 5 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878, his most luxurious model known as “portrait” in the largest size made by Jumeau at this time. Value Points: the rarity of the model, especially in this size, is enhanced yet further by its exceptional modeling and bisque, original body and body finish. In his book, Fascinating Dolls, Samy Odin noted that the doll was acquired from the family of the original owner, and is wearing its original clothing. $17,000/24,000

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18. Superb All-Original French Bisque Bébé E.J. by Emile Jumeau with Couturier Dress and Signed Jumeau Shoes

24” (61 cm.) Bisque socket head, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, lushly-painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, shaded and accented nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined lips, dimpled chin and philtrum, separately-modeled pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-looseball-jointed body with straight wrists, Condition: generally excellent. Marks: E 11 J (and artist checkmarks, on head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1885. Value Points: the bébé has flawless and beautiful bisque and painting enhanced by splendid eyes, and is wearing original couturier red silk dress over undergarments and original Jumeau chemise dress, with cutwork cap trimmed with red silk ribbons and berries, socks, and Jumeau leather shoes signed “Paris Bébé 11” with bee symbol. In his book, Fascinating Dolls, Samy Odin noted that the doll’s striking original costume...compelling evidence of the skill of this company’s seamstresses”. $5500/7500 19. All-Original French Bisque “Bébé Français” by Emile Jumeau with Couturier Costume

11” (28 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, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: B. 2 F. Comments: Emile Jumeau, his Bébé Français model, circa 1892, the trademark name was used by Jumeau after this date; this unique model was created for its purpose. Value Points: the rare model is preserved in original condition,

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original Jumeau wig, body, earrings, red silk Jumeau couturier costume, woven bonnet, chemise, matching petticoat and pantalets, socks and Jumeau shoes signed E.J. 2. The doll was featured in Fascinating Dolls by Samy Odin, described as “a true little gem”. $4000/5500

tufting accented by silk pom-poms, and with matching tassels and braid, and with pleated skirts. The ensemble includes two side chairs and an armchair. Excellent condition. French, circa 1875. $700/900

20. French Doll Furnishings with Original Rare Paisley Upholstery

6 ½” (17 cm.) l. The identical pair of paper mache/wooden dogs are lushly covered with white fur; standing in alert pose each has carved open mouth, amber glass eyes, black nose tip, upright ears, and a decorative red neck bow. Excellent condition. French, circa 1890. $500/800

8” (20 cm.) Each is wooden framed with padded and tufted upholstery in woven paisley and blue silk brocade, the backs and seats with

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excellent. Marks: F. 3 G. Comments: Gaultier, circa 1885. Value Points: the poupée is presented as a fortune-teller (a bonne aventure) model, wearing her original embroidered brown velvet gown with jeweled details, brass bells, gold embossed cap, wand, and with a very full skirt formed from hundred of folded French-language fortunes. $1600/2300 23. French Miniature Sleigh with Elaborate Frame and Painted Cherubic Scenes

22. French Bisque Poupée “A Bonne Aventure” Fortune-Teller with Original Costume and Fortunes

14” (36 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead, blue glass inset eyes, 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 poupée body, gusset-jointing at hips, stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally

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12” (30 cm.) Resting upon cast brass and metal sleigh runners with elaborate scroll designs is an elegantly-shaped sleigh with tin-metal appliqued side panels having embossed and painted designs depicting winged cherubs at play and garlands of flowers. The interior is upholstered with fine purple silk velvet. Excellent condition. French, circa 1885, a series of objects d’art were created at this time, including vitrines and cabinets exhibiting this same decorative technique; the sleigh design is, by far, the rarest of those models. $800/1200 24. Rare French All-Bisque Mignonette by Pintel & Godchaux

8” (20 cm.) Bisque swivel head on bisque torso, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with richly-shaded lips, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, blue thigh-high painted stockings, black two-strap heeled shoes with little bows. Condition: generally excellent excepting chips/retouch at each back leg rim. Marks: A P.1 G. Comments: Pintel and Godchaux, circa 1895. Value Points: rare model to find as allbisque, with dramatic eyes, large size, and wearing beautiful antique costume. $800/1200


25. Rare French All-Bisque by Henri Delcroix

9” (23 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, brunette mohair wig, peg-jointing at shoulders and hips, painted white stockings to above the knees, blue stocking rims, black painted heeled boots, silk dress, lace bonnet, beaded necklace. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Paris 1 H.D. Comments: Henri Delcroix, circa 1890. Value Points: rare to find all bisque model with unusual painting of boots. $500/800 26. All-Bisque Mignonette for the French Market as Jeanne d’Arc

4 ½” (11 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, blue glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, pen-jointed bisque arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 4. Comments: for the French market, circa 1900. Value Points: the mignonette wears original metallic “chain” costume with metallic fringe trim, matching boots and feathered hat, leather belt and sword. $600/800 27. All-Original Bisque Fashion Lady, 1159, for the French Market with Fairy Godmother Costume

23” (58 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lower lashes, mohair lashes, slightly-modeled brows with feathered details and decorative glaze, accented nostrils, open mouth, outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette human hair in long braids, French composition and wooden fully-jointed lady body with modeled bosom and waist, elongated limbs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1159 Simon & Halbig dep 9 ½. Comments: Simon and Halbig bisque head on commission for SFBJ, circa 1910, the models were presented in their catalog as “Poupées Dames” wearing fashionable costumes; this present example, wearing her unique costume of Fairy Godmother, was likely a special commission costume. Value Points: very beautiful doll with lovely bisque, beautiful wig and lashes, impeccable original condition of body, and wearing superb original costume. $1800/2600

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28. Outstanding French Bisque Doll Designed by Albert Marque, #5 of the Limited Series, with Trousseau and Rare Suffragette Costume

22” (56 cm.) Bisque socket head created with distinctive four-part mold allowing pronounced definition of facial structure especially at her temple and cheek bones, elongated slender throat that accentuates the plump lower cheeks and chin, softly rounded nose tip, hazel-brown glass paperweight eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted dark curly lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with solemn expression on the outlined lips, distinctively modeled

pierced ears, original brunette mohair wig, original uniquely modeled body with elongated tapered-shape torso, wide hips, undefined waist, composition upper arms, bisque lower arms with bisque attached ball joints at the elbows, separately sculpted fingers, wide upper thighs, elongated lower legs with shapely calves, elongated narrow feet. Condition: generally excellent, one elbow ball joint is reglued with small missing piece, there is an original firing distinction on the forehead (under wig). Marks: A, Marque (incised signature of the artist) 5 (red ink number on the head) Mrs. Haverfield (pencil inscription on foot). Comments: France, circa 1916, designed by noted Parisian sculptor Albert Marque, as part of a movement to re-invigorate the French doll industry; the movement involved sculptors, porcelain firms, fashion designers and virtually the entire Parisian art community including the couture studio of Margaine-Lacroix which created the original costumes for the very limited series of these dolls, believed to be less than 100. This doll is #5 from the series, and was designed to honor the English suffragette, Mrs. Haverfield. In addition, the doll owns two further costumes, one an ivory silk gown bearing the original silk label of Margaine-Lacroix, with original blue silk cape and pearl trimmed purse, and the other a mauve silk and lace negligee. The doll was featured in an article “The Artful Dolls of Margaine-Lacroix” written by Samy Odin and appearing in the March 2013 issue of Antique Doll Collector. Value Points: the desirability of the doll, an aspect of its extraordinarily artistic sculpture, expression, and quality, is enhanced by its rarity, its early number 5 from the series, its additional original costumes, its Musée de la Poupée provenance and in this singular example of the Marque doll, its presentation as a woman of its time. $120,000/150,000 28 dress label and marks

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About Mrs. Haverfield Evelina Haverfield was a noted member of the British suffragette movement during the early years of 1900s. Historical accounts of her work appear in numerous online searches and printed books. Of particular interest regarding this present doll was her promotion of “Omne Tempus” all weather gear, described as “the ideal coat for town, country or Campaigning”. The brown woolen ensemble worn by this present doll, a notable departure from other MargaineLacroix costumes for the Albert Marque doll, was clearly inspired by this style, just as MargaineLacroix was likely influenced by the growing suffragette movement in France and England.

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29. French Bisque Character, 238, by SFBJ with Original Labeled Ballet Russe Costume by Margaine-Lacroix

17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, brown painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth with slightly-smiling expression, row of porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette mohair braided wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 238 Paris 4 (doll) MargaineLacroix, Boulevard Hausmann Paris (cloth label on costume) (original illegible paper label on costume). Comments: SFBJ, circa 1914, from a series of dolls in costumes inspired by the Ballet Russe created by Parisian couturiere Margaine-Lacroix, as presented in the original Paris and New York exhibitions of costumed dolls which featured both the exceptional Albert Marque doll and this character model of 238. This particular example represents a Russian peasant woman in traditional costume of the province of Samara, featuring

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a green satin dress with soutache embroidery and gilt medallion, sleeveless brocade tunic with fur edging, Cossack hat with gold beads, gold silk trousers, and unique brocade boots. Value Points: very rare and all-original model from the original Margaine-Lacroix exhibition, in Ballet Russe costume, and having her original silk label. The doll was featured in an article “The Artful Dolls of Margaine-Lacroix” by Samy Odin, in Antique Doll Collector, March 2013. $3000/4500


30. French Bisque Character, 238, by SFBJ in Original Traditional Costume Designed by Margaine-Lacroix

17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted brown lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, shaded nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, impressed dimples at lip corners, well defined chin, blonde mohair wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, lining on dress is very frail. Marks: SFBJ 238 Paris 4. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1914, the doll was costumed in designs from the Parisian couturiere Margaine-Lacroix at that time, representing a traditional folklore style featuring a “High-waisted, multi-colored dress with a cream crepe apron under a green coat” (as described in an original inventory), and includes original high crown matching hat, and undergarments identical to the original undergarments worn by Albert Marque dolls. More background about the doll is cited in an article “The Artful Dolls of Margaine-Lacroix” by Samy Odin in Antique Doll Collector, March 2013. Value Points: all-original doll in extremely rare well-preserved original condition and costume, and with especially fine quality of bisque and painting. $2500/3500 31. English Wooden Child’s Chair with Original Chinese Decorations and Original Paper Label of Winsor & Newton

18” (46 cm.) The child-sized wooden corner chair in the Chinese style has original black lacquer finish and is richly decorated with painted bird and floral designs with gold edging. On the underside of the chair is a paper label of “Winsor & Newton” of Rathbone Place, London. Excellent condition. English, circa 1865. $400/600 32. German Bisque Portrait of Asian Child, 1329, by Simon and Halbig in Exceptional Antique Costume

22” (56 cm.) Amber-tinted bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted dark lashes, black brushstroked brows with feathered details, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, impressed dimples at philtrum and lip corners, pierced ears, black mohair wig in elaborate coiffure, amber tinted composition and wooden fullyjointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Simon & Halbig Germany 1329 9. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1900. Value points: especially beautiful example of the ambercomplexioned doll with softly-blushed cheeks and artfullypainted brows, original body and body finish, wearing superb antique silk Asian costume with dragon and serpent embroidery, blue silk trousers, embroidered silk slippers with wooden heels, and elaborate hair ornaments and fan. $2200/3200

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33. Collection of French All-Bisque Mignonettes in Original Box from Au Nain Bleu

2 ½” (6 cm.) Each of 12 all-bisque dolls has swivel head and jointing at shoulders and hips, painted facial features,mohair wig, blue or black painted boots. Condition: generally excellent, costume frail on one. Comments: French, circa 1900, the dolls were known as 33 box label Lilliputians; appearing in French Etrennes catalogs as early as 1890, they continued in production until at least 1912 when they appeared in the SFBJ catalog of that year. Value Points: the precious little mignonettes are each wearing its original silk costume, mostly theatrical, highlighted by an exceptional pair of Polichinelle, and are preserved in their original presentation box with label of the prestigious Parisian toy store, Au Nain Bleu. $900/1400 34. Outstanding and All-Original French Bisque Bébé by Leon Casimir Bru with Signed Shoes and Provenance

17” (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate having modeled bosom and shoulderblades, light amber tinted complexion, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted dark lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows with feathered highlights, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line and outlined lips, impressed dimples in chin and philtrum, pierced ears, black mohair wig over cork pate, slender kid bébé body, kid over metal-hinged hips, kid over metal upper arms, bisque forearms and hands, carved wooden lower legs with knee hinging. Marks: Bru Jne 5 (head) No. 5 Bru Jne (shoulders) Bébé Bru Bte SGDG, (original paper label on torso). Condition: generally excellent, body especially sturdy and fresh albeit some age spotting, bisque hands perfect. Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, Chevrot epoch, circa 1885. Value Points: in pristine superb original condition, the very rare Asian model of Bru bébé wears its elaborate Bru-original gold silk kimono with floral, butterfly and bird embroidery, sash, original undergarments, stockings, brown leather shoes with silver buckles signed “Bru Jne Paris 5”, and with original gold-plated jewelry including bracelet and fan-shaped earrings, brooch and hair ornament. In his book, Fascinating Dolls, Samy Odin relates that the doll had been donated by its original Paris owners to a fund-raising bazaar of the diocese of Paris, from where it was acquired by the Musée de la Poupée. $17,000/22,000

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36. Petite German Brown-Complexioned Doll, 1079, by Simon and Halbig

8” (20 cm.) Bisque socket head with dark brown complexion, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, black mohair wig, composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1079 3/0 dep S&H Germany. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1900. Value Points: wearing her original yellow silk dress, the doll was shown in the book, Fascinating Dolls by Samy Odin. $300/500 37. Collection of French All-Bisque Miniature Dolls in Original Exotic Costumes

2 ½” (6 cm.) Each is all-bisque with swivel head, jointed arms and legs, painted facial features, mohair wig, bare feet or painted blue shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1900, from the series of miniature dolls known as “Lilliputians”, the dolls were offered in a variety of theatrical, historical, folkloric, fashionable, and these, exotic costumes. Value Points: the nine dolls are all-original, with various complexions, and wearing original exotic costumes. $800/1100

35. Pair, Bisque Portraits of Asian Children, Models 1099, in Elaborate Costumes by Simon and Halbig for the French Market

12” (30 cm.) Each has bisque socket head with amber tinted complexion, brown glass sleep eyes, painted dark lashes, black brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, dimpled chin, pierced ears, black mohair wig, original French composition fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SH 1099 Dep 3 ½. Comments: Simon and Halbig on original French bodies by Lafosse (Steiner successor), circa 1895. Value Points: the matched pair wear elaborate matching Asian costumes, the girl with fancy coiffe. $2000/2800 37.

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38. French Paper Mache Polichinelle by Fleischmann and Blodel in Fine Original Costume

17” (43 cm.) Paper mache socket head, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, composition body with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent, some wear to paint on left hand. Comments: Fleischmann & Blodel, circa 1890. Value Points: fine original facial complexion and painting is well-preserved, the doll has original silk costume of Polichinelle including bi-corn hat and pom-pom silk shoes. $500/700

39. French Bisque Bébé, Series C, by Jules Steiner in Original Costume

22” (56 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass eyes which open and close by wire lever at back of head, painted eyeliner, painted brows with “dot” highlights, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, shaded nostrils, open mouth with outlined lips, two rows of tiny porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette human hair over Steiner pate, French composition fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sie C 4 (incised) J. Steiner Bte SGDG Bourgouin (red ink lettering) (eyes also signed J. Steiner). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1885. Value Points: the very dear wide-eyed model has original body, body finish, wig, signed eyes, is wearing her original blue linen sailor costume, undergarments, woven hat, blue knit stockings, and leather shoes with silver medallion. The doll appeared in Fascinating Dolls by Samy Odin who described her bisque complexion as “particularly luminous”. $3500/4500

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40. Pair, Early German Porcelain Dolls in Original Folklore Costumes of Westphalia

16” (41 cm.) Each has pink-tinted porcelain shoulderhead with short black sculpted hair in centerpart and with feathered stippled curls around the forehead, fully-modeled ears, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, original firmly-stuffed muslin body with porcelain lower arms. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1850. Value Points: the matched pair, man and woman, wearing original well-detailed costumes of Westphalia region, and are very rare to find especially as a matched pair. $2200/2700

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5” (13 cm.) Pink tinted porcelain shoulder head with slightly-modeled bosom, black sculpted hair drawn smoothly around the face and captured into a chignon at the back, painted blue eyes, black single stroke brows and upper eyeliner, closed mouth, wooden torso with shapely waist, wooden upper arms and legs with dowel-jointing, porcelain lower arms and legs, painted pink tassel bows and black flat shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1850. Value Points: rare model with wooden articulated body. $600/800 42. Three German Bisque Miniature Dolls in Original Folklore Costumes

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painted facial features, muslin body, bisque lower limbs, painted boots. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1880. Value Points: the dolls are wearing their original folklore costume, one with original coiffe. $200/400 43. Two Late 19th Century Doll Sewing Satchels

6� (15 cm.) l. largest. Including woven basket-like satchel which is lined with rose sateen and decorated with rose silk ribbon bows, likely originating as a candy container; and a black velvet drawstring bag with tassel ties. Excellent condition. Late 19th century. $200/300 44. Fine French Porcelain Gentleman Doll by Gaultier in Original Costume

17� (43 cm.) Porcelain shoulder head, black sculpted hair in short curls with stippled details of curls around the forehead, painted blue upper-glancing eyes with richly-shaded coloring, thick black upper eyeliner, painted all-around lashes, arched brows, circle accents at nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pink kid handstitched poupÊe body with shapely torso, mitten hands. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1860, Gaultier. Value Points: in wonderfully-preserved condition, the rare early doll wearing original well-detailed costume including hand-stitched linen and kidskin boots, and embroidered sash. $2000/3000

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45. Early French Paper Mache Doll in Superb Original Condition and Costume

24” (61 cm.) Solid domed paper mache shoulderhead with black painted pate, dark enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, accented nostrils, open mouth, two upper teeth, row of lower teeth, brunette hand-tied human hair wig, very firm hand-stitched kid poupée body with very shapely legs and arms, stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1850, the head is attributed to Andreas Voit for the French market. Value Points: wonderfully-preserved doll with original lustrous finish, original wig, very sturdy original body, and wearing exceptional white cotton cutwork costume of superb hand workmanship, laced detail at the back, and matching cutwork petticoat and pantalets, original slippers and gloves. $1800/2300 46. Two Rare Early Miniature Paper Mache Dolls on Wooden Articulated Bodies

5” (13 cm.) Paper mache shoulder head with black sculpted hair in captured chignon, painted complexion and facial features, all-wooden body with dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, painted shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1840. Value Points: the doll wears multi-layered original costume and apron, and carries a 2 ½” doll with paper mache head having sculpted red cap and moustache, all-wooden body with articulation at shoulders and hips, wearing original costume. Shown in Fascinating Dolls by Samy Odin, who described the dolls as having “remarkable attention to detail” with “handmade clothing that attests to the good taste and skill of a meticulous child”. $800/1100

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47. French Paper Mache Poupée in Very Fine Early costume

26” (66 cm.) Solid domed paper mache shoulder head with oval-shaped face and elongated throat, black enamel eyes, dark eyeliner, delicately-painted upper and lower lashes, arched brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blushed cheeks, brunette hand-tied human hair wig over painted black pate, kid poupée body with tiny waist, stitched and separated fingers, gusset-jointing at hips. Condition: very good, few rubs on cheeks, original complexion and features, body original albeit weak with few repairs. Comments: French, circa 1840, attributed to Andreas Voit with original hand-stitched body. Value Points: having regal presence, the doll wears original costume comprising lustrous grey velvet dress with fitted bodice and velvet zig-zag ribbons, matching jacket, lace chemisette, undergarments, velvet bonnet, leather hand-stitched shoes. $1100/1600 48. French Mahogany Cabinet with Spiral Columns, and Accessories

25” (64 cm.) The mahogany cabinet has double glass doors at the front and is accented by spiral columns at each side; the shelved interior is lined with red velvet. Contained within the cabinet are various accessories including a miniature French doubleface carriage clock in cast brass frame with porcelain faces (non-functioning), pair of porcelain miniature vases, and porcelain de Paris oval dish with lattice work sides and floral painting. Excellent condition except as noted. French, circa 1870. $700/1000

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49. Outstanding Antique Spanish Costume for Size 11 Bébé Jumeau

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Of rose silk satin with overlay of black lace, the intricately constructed dress features a laced-front bodice, coat sleeves, rose silk interwoven ribbons, and rose cording at edges. A black velvet short vest is edged with gold braid and metallic drops, and there are black lace fingerless gloves, decorative tambourine, matching lace over silk shoes (one with Bébé Jumeau gilt lettered sole), and a superb black velvet hat with silk lining, braid trim, feather and silk bow. Excellent condition. French, for size 11 Bébé Jumeau, a superb costume with exceptional detail, circa 1885. $700/900

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50. French White Pique Dress, Bonnet, Woven Socks, and Signed Jumeau Shoes for Size 11 Bébé

Of vertically-ribbed white pique, the dropped waist dress has a rounded cutwork collar and hem, two pockets at the waist sash, cuffs. Along with a beautiful woven bonnet decorated with garlands of silk rose buds, woven white socks, and cream satin shoes impressed “11 Bébé Jumeau Depose” on soles. Excellent condition. French, the costume is designed for Bébé Jumeau, size 11, circa 1888. $600/800 51. French Aqua Silk Dress for Size 11 Bébé Jumeau, and Undergarments

Of aqua silk, the fully-lined dress features wide bretelles and sash, and is decorated with bands of narrow aqua silk ribbons and bows, and with matching aqua lace and rosettes. Also included is a selection of undergarments including three lace-edged chemises, pinafore, bébé stays, lace veil and night shift. Excellent condition. French, the costumes were made for Bébé Jumeau, size 11, circa 1885. $500/800

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Of finely-woven cream cashmere with vertical panels of plush, coat sleeves with turn-up cuffs, pearl buttons, burgundy velvet hip sash and collar; the back of the dress is especially intricate with extended length collar at the back, and gathers below the hips. Included is a black leatherette mariner cap with gilt label for the Paris department store of Au Louvre, and a pair of black leather shoes impressed “11”. Excellent condition. French, circa 1885, made for Bébé Jumeau, size 11. $500/800

53. Very Rare French Brass Bébé Bracelet Incised “Medaille d’Or Jumeau”

1 ½” (4 cm.) diam. (suitable for bébé Jumeau sizes 10-12). The pressed brass bracelet with button closure has embossed brass florets, the center floret with a faux “ruby”, and is incised “Medaille d’Or” and “Jumeau”, Excellent condition. French, circa 1885, very rare accessory manufactured by Jumeau, of which few examples are known to exist. It is likely, although uncertain, that the bracelet was created as a special promotional object for a special exhibition or event. $800/1200 54. Gorgeous French Bisque Bébé with Incised Depose Mark by Jumeau with Boutique Signed Shoes

24” (61 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with very full lips, heart-shaped upper lip with upturned lip corners, dimpled chin and philtrum, separately-modeled pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Jumeau 11 (incised on head, and artist checkmarks) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1884, the rare model was made for one or two years only. Value Points: The gorgeous early Jumeau with pale bisque enhanced by rich decoration has an especially fine original wig,

Jumeau earrings, beautiful antique silk costume, cream kidskin shoes impressed “A La Tentation Paris” indicating the prestige 19th century doll shop which first offered the doll. $5500/7500

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55. Outstanding German All-Bisque Closed Mouth Doll by Kestner in Extraordinary Costume

10” (25 cm.) Bisque swivel head on bisque torso, very plump cheeks and double-chin, blue glass sleep eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils of pointy-tip nose, closed mouth with center accent line and impressed dimples at lip corners, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, peg-jointed bisque arms and very shapely legs, tiny ankles, bare feet, right hand in folded fist. Condition: generally excellent, tiny flakes at arm stringing holes. Comments: Kestner, circa 1880. Value Points: rare size, original wig, pate, all body parts, wearing superb original silk costume with lace trim, elaborate original undergarments, woven bonnet with aqua silk lining and bow, socks, and heeled ankle boots with illegible signature. The doll was featured in Fascinating Dolls by Samy Odin described as “astonishing, not only for its extraordinary size but also for its opulent dress as well as its excellent condition”. $2000/3000 56. Outstanding Large German All-Bisque Child with Fancy Yellow Boots and Outstanding Original Costume

9 ½” (24 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, very plump cheeks, blue glass sleep eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, open mouth with glazed shading on lips, two square cut upper teeth and one lower, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, peg-jointing at shoulders and hips, curled fingers, very shapely legs with defined knees and tiny ankles, painted white ribbed stockings with blue rims, yellow ankle boots with

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and painted features, fabulous boots, and wearing extraordinary original lace costume and bonnet. $2000/3000 57. German AllBisque Miniature Doll by Kestner with Modeled Bent Knees

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4 ½” (11 cm.) Bisque swivel head on bisque torso, cobalt blue glass eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair over plaster pate, peg-jointed arms and legs, hand posed beseechingly, legs modeled bent at the elbows to allow kneeling pose. Condition: generally excellent, tiniest pinflakes at arm stringing holes. Comments: Kestner, circa 1885. Value Points: rare kneeling all-bisque with swivel neck and jointed shoulders and hips, well defined body features including navel and dimples. $1100/1500 58. German All-Bisque Closed Mouth Doll by Kestner in Superb Original Costume

7” (18 cm.) Bisque swivel head on bisque torso, very plump face, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig

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over plaster pate, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, well-defined knees and ankles, slightly-cupped fingers. Condition: generally excellent, tiniest flakes at string holes of legs. Comments: Kestner, circa 1882. Value Points: wonderful facial modeling with very chubby features, the little girl is wearing lavish early costume of aqua and ivory silk and lace, undergarments, woven bonnet with matching aqua silk lining and bow and with feather accent. $1700/2300

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59. Outstanding French Bisque Bébé “A.T.” by Thuillier with Superb Original Costume

23” (58 cm.) Bisque socket head with very full cheeks and chin, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with heavily-modeled eyelids, thick dark eyeliner, painted dark lashes, brushstroked and multi-feathered brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with very full shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: A 11 T. Comments: Andre Thuillier, circa 1884. Value Points: exceptional beauty of the rare bébé is achieved by deep modeling and artistic painting of features, original body and body finish, and wearing factory original aqua silk dress with Alencon lace trim, and brown velvet panel, matching bonnet, undergarments, stockings, black velvet boots by Alart impressed with full figure of a doll. $22,000/28,000

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60. French Wooden Doll Chair with Ebony Spindled Design

14” (36 cm.) The wooden arm chair has fancily-shaped spindles and original ebony finish, and has original chintzpatterned upholstered set with braid edging and (worn) blue fringe. Excellent condition. French, circa 1885. $300/500

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20” (51 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue/grey glass enamel inset eyes with darker grey iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, lightlyfeathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, aquilineshaped nose, closed mouth, pale accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French wooden poupée body with very shapely torso, doweljointing at shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, and knees, and with pivot jointing at upper arms and legs, separately-defined fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 5 (head and shoulder). Comments: Pierre-François Jumeau, circa 1870. Value Points: finest delicately-complexioned bisque poupée has all-wooden body with deluxe articulations, and is wearing original patterned blue cotton gown. $5500/7500

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62. French Bisque Poupée with Wooden Articulated Body, Dehors Head Articulation, and Original Costume and Box

17” (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, deposed Dehors neck articulation that also allows the head to tilt forward and back and lean side-to-side (as well as swivel), cobalt blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, delicately-painted lashes and brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, all-wooden poupée

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body with shapely torso, dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips, and knees, and with extra pivot at waist and mid-thighs, sculpted curled fingers. Condition: generally excellent, small piece of wood missing on lower left thigh. Marks: 4 (head and shoulder). Comments: French, circa 1867. Value Points: the beautiful poupée has several features indicating her luxury production, namely, Dehors neck articulation and deluxe articulation of wooden body, and is presented in her original couturiere silk gown, bonnet, undergarments, and in original box. $4500/6500

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63. French Bisque Character, Model 226, by SFBJ in Size 9, with Superb Complexion

20” (51 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, painted brown boyish hair, blue glass “jewel” inset eyes, painted brown curly lashes, incised eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth modeled as though wide open and laughing, French

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composition and wooden fully-jointed toddler body with sidehip jointing, antique schoolboy smock, socks, shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 226 Paris 8. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1912. Value Points: outstanding quality of sculpting with welldefined dimples and laughter lines, fine enhancing gleaming patina of complexion, original body and body finish. $1700/2200


64. French Bisque Character, Model 226, by SFBJ

14” (36 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, painted brown short boyish hair with defined forelock curls, narrow blue glass inset eyes, painted brown curly lashes, short stroke brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth modeled as though open, with shaded lips, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, original body finish albeit scuffed. Marks: SFBJ 226 Paris 4. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1912. Value Points: especially fine sculpting for this smaller size, with fine quality of bisque and painting, antique schoolboy costume. $800/1200

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65. French Toy Pup on Wooden Wheeled Base, Possibly Fadap

14” (36 cm.) l. The firmly-stuffed dog in running pose is attached to a blue wooden wheels for pull-along fun, and has black shoe button eyes and embroidered nose. The original mohair “fur” is very sparse. French, circa 1920s, possibly Fadap. $200/300 66. French Bisque Character, Model 235, by SFBJ in Mariner Costume

21” (53 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, painted brown curly lashes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with smiling expression, defined space and two modeled teeth between the shaded lips, impressed dimples at lip corners, chin and philtrum, sculpted short boyish hair with forelock curl, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, leather slippers over painted black socks. Condition: bisque head excellent, body finish original albeit finish worn on hands. Marks: SFBJ 235 Paris 8. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1915. Value Points: especially fine detail of sculpted facial features, antique mariner suit and cap. $1100/1500 67. French Bisque Character, 237, by SFBJ with Flocked Hair as “Petit Ecolier”

14” (36 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, brown glass inset eyes, modeled eyelids, brown painted lashes, brushstroked brows with feathering, shaded nostrils, open mouth with shaded lips, four porcelain teeth, sculpted hair under brown flocked hair, French composition body with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent, flocked hair worn at sides. Marks: SFBJ 237 Paris 4. Comments: SFBJ, from their art character series, circa 1912, the model appeared in their catalog of that year described as “Petit Ecolier” (young schoolboy). Value Points: very fine quality of luminous bisque, original body, wearing original brown linen school smock with brown leather belt, school satchel, shoes. $1200/1500

68. Handsome French Bisque Character, 237, with Flocked Hair by SFBJ

14” (36 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, small blue glass “jewel” inset eyes, modeled eyelids, eyeliner, painted brown lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, slightly-parted lips, impressed dimples at lip corners and philtrum, four porcelain upper teeth, sculpted hair under original blonde flocked hair, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, sateen striped sailor suit with ivory collar and buttons, stockings, leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 237 Paris 4. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1912. Value Points: very choice bisque with superb definition of modeling, rich clarity of eyes, perfectly-preserved flocked hair, original body and body finish. $1200/1500

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69. Rare French Bisque Googly, 245, by SFBJ in Sailor Costume

14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, round plump face, large blue glass “O” shaped googly sleep eyes in upper glancing gaze, thick dark eyeliner, painted curly upper lashes, side-painted brows, button-shaped nose with accented nostrils, closed mouth with wide smile, four modeled teeth, impressed dimples at lip corners philtrum and cheek centers, brunette human hair wig, French composition and wooden fullyjointed body. Condition: generally excellent, finish worn on hands. Marks: SFBJ 245 Paris 5 (head) (original SFBJ label on feet). Comments: SFBJ, circa 1915. Value Points: rare model with especially fine modeling which emphasizes the deep laughter lines, dimples and eye crinkles, original body and wig, antique sailor costume. $2200/2800

70. Rare French Bisque Character, Model 262, by SFBJ in original Sailor Costume

15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lower lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, two porcelain upper teeth, tongue, brunette mohair wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: France SFBJ 262 Paris 6. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1920. Value Points: a rarely found model from that art character series, original lashes, original body and body finish, antique sailor costume including cap with gilt lettered banner, and original socks and shoes impressed “6”. $800/1300 71. Wonderful Large French Bisque Pouting Character, 252, by SFBJ with Luminous Bisque

24” (61 cm.) Bisque socket head, small blue glass sleep eyes, painted lower lashes with “dot” highlights, mohair lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth in pouting expression, original auburn mohair bobbed wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing. Condition: generally excellent, left hand repainted. Marks: SFBJ 252 Paris 11. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1912. Value Points: very fine luminous bisque enhances the deeply-modeled portrayal, original wig, body, and wearing antique sailor costume, woven socks, leather shoes marked “11”. $2200/2600

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72. French Miniature Porcelain de Paris Dinner Service

4 ½” (11 cm.) h. lidded tureen. Of fine white porcelain with pale aqua borders, gold rim, and painted floral garlands, the service comprises footed tureen with lid, casserole bowl with lid, three footed serving dishes or fruit bowl, two relish dishes, oval platter, round platter, and eight individual flat bowls. Excellent condition. French, Porcelain de Paris, circa 1875. $300/500

73. Extremely Rare and Fine French Bisque Bébé “H” by Aristide Halopeau with Superb Costume

22” (56 cm.) Bisque socket head, plump cheeks and chin, deep brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and multi-feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 3 H. Comments: Aristide Halopeau, circa 1882, with uniquely sculpted head model commissioned by Halopeau from the Frayon porcelain works, and painted by the famed Parisian artist, Barnard; few bébés by this firm were ever made. Value Points: gorgeous bébé with exemplary bisque and painting, beautiful mohair soft curly wig, original body and body finish, fine silk antique dress which may be original, undergarments, ruffled cutwork bonnet, leather shoes, socks. In his book, Fascinating Dolls, Samy Odin noted “the fine quality of the pressed bisque, the intensity of the expression, and the naturalness of its features”. $25,000/35,000

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74. Grand French Bisque Poupée by Gaultier with Expressive Eyes

26” (66 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass paperweight eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose eye shadow, arched feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with accent line between the pale lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig over cork pate, French kid poupée body with shapely torso, gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees, nicely costumed in antique fabrics. Condition: generally excellent, Marks: 8 (head and shoulder plate) F.G. (shoulder plate). Comments: Gaultier, circa 1875. Value Points: very beautiful doll with finest bisque and painting, rare size; in this book, Fascinating Dolls, Samy Odin described the doll as having “spiral threaded paperweight eyes [that] are especially expressive”. $2200/2800 75. French Porcelain Tete-a-Tete Service with Gold Trim in Original Box from Early Parisian Toy Shop of Lemaire

3 ¾” (9 cm.) diam. saucers. Of finest white porcelain, with unusual octagon-shaped pot, sugar and creamer, footed cups with rectangular-shaped 75 label handles, and ribbed saucers. Each piece is richly accented and trimmed with gold leaf, and the tea service for two includes lidded teapot, lidded sugar, creamer, and two cups and saucers. The set is presented in its original fitted oval box with lid. The interior of the lid has original label “Lemaire, Rue Chapon 2. Magasin de jouets d’enfants”. Excellent condition. The prestige toy shop, Lemaire, was located at that Chapon street address from 1838 until about 1858, and was “the largest bazaar for charming frivolities”, according to an 1840 Psyche journal, which went on to describe the Lemaire shop as a “child’s Eldorado”. $900/1400

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76. Superb and AllOriginal French Bisque Waltzing Lady by Jules Steiner with Provenance

15” (38 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kidedged bisque shoulderplate, pale blue enamel inset eyes with 76 detail spiral threading, delicately-painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, row of tiny porcelain teeth, outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, firm upper torso with kid cover, metal arms with jointing at shoulders and elbows, individual slightly-cupped fingers, hollow carton skirt forms the lower body and contains clockwork and crying mechanisms, with wooden base and three metal spoked wheels. When wound, the doll moves forward, revolves, and moves arms up and down, while crying Mama. Condition: generally excellent, mechanism and music function well. Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1867. Value Points: impeccable original state of preservation, the doll is wearing original undergarments including petticoat with demi-train, gown of pale green and black silk with elaborate draping and black silk trim, matching velvet hat with black lace streamers. The doll is preserved in her original box along with an additional paisley print day dress. Samy Odin wrote in Fascinating Dolls of the provenance of the doll which had been brought to the Museum by its original family owners who explained why the 150 year old doll was so fresh: each holiday, he told, the doll would be brought from its cupboard, put on display and demonstrated for all to admire her waltz, and “then the doll would return obediently to its box until the following year”. $3500/5500

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77. French Miniature Dollhouse Room as Elegant Salon with Original Furnishings and Curtains

20”l. x 11”h. The open front room with wooden framed walls and floor has original flowered wall papers with applied decoupage suggesting lavender Wedgewood medallions depicting Grecian scenes; and original floor papers in Art Nouveau designs. The corners have set-in triangular faux-windows with luxuriously draped silk curtains which matches the upholstery on chairs and mirror frame, and lace curtain panels. The room is furnished with original wooden salon pieces, each decorated with gilt edging and some with floral decoupage, including fireplace and mantel mirror, upright piano and stool, fernery, oval pedestal table, settee, two arm chairs, two side chairs, and foot stool, and along with decorative porcelain plates and silver-metal candlesticks and clock. There are two German all-bisque dolls with cobalt blue eyes, swivel head, jointed limbs, factory original costumes, along with a white fluffy fur dog. Overall excellent, some dustiness. French, circa 1890, an original paper label on outside side wall indicates “salon”; attributed to Louis Badeuille and successors, who specialized in this luxurious style Parisian salon with furnishings and lavish curtains. $3000/4000 78. 19th Century Bentwood Furnishings with German All-Bisque Miniature Doll

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6 ½” (17 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, brown glass eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white ribbed stockings and blue one-strap shoes with bows, wearing antique burgundy velvet coat and hat. Condition: old reglue on bisque head from lower


front throat to back head rim. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1882. Value Points: beautiful doll with detail of facial painting, great costume; included is a seven-piece set of ebony bentwood furnishings with burgundy velvet seats, and a Walterhausen style miniature board game table. $600/800 79. Extremely Rare French Bisque Premiere Bébé by Emile Jumeau with Incised Cartouche Signature

10” (25 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump face and pale bisque, pale blue inset eyes with highly-defined spiral threading of irises, dark eyeliner, delicately painted lashes, softly blushed eye shadow, cheeks and chin, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils of tiny nose, closed 79 detail and mark mouth with pale accented lips, pierced ears, original blonde lambswool wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Jumeau (large block letters in cartouche) 1 B. Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1877, the earliest Jumeau signature appearing on his bébés, the model appears to have been issued for an extremely short period of time. Value Points: very few examples of the doll are known to exist, this particularly appealing example in petite size 1, has beautiful bisque and shy demeanor, original body, body finish, original wig with original fauxtortoiseshell comb, earrings, Jumeau chemise, matching undergarments, original dress with brown velvet trim, socks and aqua kidskin shoes signed “1”. $9000/13,000

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80. Beautiful Largest Size French Bisque Bébé “Dep” with Lavish Original Costume

34” (86 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lower lashes, shaded nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette human hair over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Dep 15 (head) Bébé Jumeau (paper label on body) 16 (impressed on feet). Comments: SFBJ, the largest size of this bébé model, the impressed size 15 model always appeared with the size 16 body, circa 1900. Value Points: very beautiful bébé with finest bisque and painting, original body and body finish, wearing very lavish antique lace dress and wide-brimmed bonnet, undergarments, stockings, white kidskin shoes. $2000/2500

81. Two German All-Bisque Miniature “Black-Stocking” Dolls

4” (10 cm.) Each has bisque swivel head on bisque torso, brown glass eyes, painted lashes, single stroke brows, slightly-parted lips, four porcelain teeth, brunette mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted black stockings to above the knees, brown one-strap shoes, Condition: generally excellent.

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Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: the soughtafter black stocking girls wear (frail) original silk costumes. $400/500 82. French Bisque Bébé, Depose, by SFBJ with Walking Style Body and Flirty Eyes

23” (58 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass side-glancing eyes, dark upper eyeliner, painted lower lashes, mohair lashes, accented nostrils, open mouth, outlined lips, six porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette human hair hand-tied wigs, French composition body with metal-hinge hips which when “walked” cause the head to turn from side to side; and with pull-string in torso which allows the arm to “throw kisses”. Condition: generally excellent, eyes do not flirt, some paint wear on fingers. Marks: Depose SFBJ 8. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1900. Value Points: very pretty child with lovely bisque, walking and kiss-throwing mechanism, antique costume. $600/800 83. French Bisque Bébé “Dep” with Mechanical Walking Body in Superb Original Costume, with Original Box

24” (61 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lower lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French body with carton torso containing mechanism, attached one-piece legs with brass roller feet under original leather shoes, composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Dep 10 ½. Comments: Fleischmann and Blodel, circa 1895. Value Points: fine unplayed with condition, with original wig, lashes, rare body style, wearing original rose patterned silk dress with matching wire-framed ruffled bonnet, set of original matching undergarments, and preserved in original box. $1800/2800

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12” (30 cm.) h. 11” w. A wooden framed cabinet with glass oval side windows and curved glass front is lined with rose velvet and has a removable back wall with inset mirrors. The cabinet is edged with elaborate ormolu in scroll and floral design, and arranged in the interior is a rose velvet “basket” that is decorated with ormolu accents and wax orange blossom bridal coronet, corsages and jewelry. Excellent condition. French, circa 1885. $1200/1500 85. Exceptional French Bisque Bébé Bru Jne in Original Wedding Costume, with Provenance

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mauve blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and multifeathered brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with dainty accent lines, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid bébé body, one-piece curved upper arms to below elbows, bisque forearms and hands with very expressive fingers, gusset-jointing at hips and knees. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bru Jne 7 (head) No 7 Bru Jne (shoulderplate) Bébé Brevete S.G.D.G. (torso label). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1882, a very rare transitional model bearing the facial expression of the early Bébé Brevete yet the classic Bru Jne markings. Value Points: in superb original condition, with flawless bisque of face, shoulderplate and hands, very sturdy original body, original wig with extended length arranged curls, original brocade silk wedding gown, undergarments, coiffe. In his book, Fascinating Dolls, Samy Odin relates that the doll was acquired from its original family in the Lorraine region of France, The doll had been a gift to a young bride in 1879, dressed in this present costume which was a miniature replica of her actual wedding gown. “It was, thus, never a plaything and was always kept as a memento of this grandmother, who received it as her last doll just before her wedding, as was the custom during that era”. $15,000/19,000

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86. French Bisque Poupée with Articulated Wooden Arms by Leon Casimir Bru

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16” (41 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, brilliant blue glass enamel inset eyes with darker blue outer rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, eye shadow, arched feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, ears pierced into head, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid poupée body with square cut collarette, gusset-jointing at hips and knees, wooden arms with dowel-jointing at the shoulders, elbows and wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: E (head and shoulderplate). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1867, the earliest version of the smiling poupée later deposed by him in 1872. Value Points: especially beautiful face with dramatic deep eyes, original body with rarer articulated arms, the doll is wearing lovely antique costume which is likely original. $2800/3500 87. French Miniature Tall Case Clock by Gleizes of Paris

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19” (48 cm.) The mahogany tall case clock with serpentine design is richly ornamented with bronze mounts and corners, has porcelain face with hours and minutes designation and original pendulum with bronzed figural face design. The clock face is labeled “Gleizes, 240 Rue de Rivol’” and the clock mechanism is incised “Brevete”. Structurally excellent with beautiful cabinet work, key not included, clock not functioning. French, late 19th century. $900/1400 88. Trio of French All-Bisque Mignonette “Lilliputians” in Original Costumes

2 ½” (6 cm.) Each has bisque swivel head on bisque torso, painted facial features, blonde mohair wig, blue eyes, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted blue stockings. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1895, the dolls were presented in various French

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Etrennes catalogs, named “Lilliputians”. Value Points: each doll wears its factory original silk and lace costume and hat. $300/400 89. French Porcelain de Paris Miniature Tete-a-Tete on Tray

5 ½” (14 cm.) l. Of fine porcelain, with white background richly decorated with green borders, gilt edging and scrolls, and handpainted floral designs, the miniature service (perfect for display with classic poupées) comprises a lidded teapot, lidded sugar, creamer, two cups and saucers, and a double-handled tray. Excellent condition. French, circa 1875. $200/400 90. Beautiful French Bisque Poupée with Enigmatic Smile and Cobalt Blue Eyes

18” (46 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kidedged bisque shoulderplate, very full cheeks, pale complexion, brilliant cobalt blue eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, arched brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with pale accented lips, ears pierced into head, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid poupée body with gusset-jointing at hips, knees and elbows, stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 4. Comments: French, circa 1867. Value Points: especially expressive features with enigmatic smile, delicately-tinted bisque, brilliant cobalt blue eyes, antique silk costume, undergarments including hooped petticoat. $2700/3500

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91. Grand French Bisque Character, 236, with Toddler Body by SFBJ

toddler body and body finish, lovely antique lace dress. $600/800

27� (69 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with smiling expression, shaded lips, beaded teeth, brunette human hair wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing. Condition: faint hairline down mid-forehead. Marks: SFBJ 236 Paris 12. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1915. Value Points: very fine detail of sculpting allowed by the grand size model, original

92. French Bisque Character, 236, by SFBJ in Original Costume

12� (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, brown painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with shaded lips, smiling expression, two beaded upper teeth, blonde mohair wig, composition bent limb baby body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 236 Paris 4 (head) SFBJ (label on body). Comments:


SFBJ, circa 1912. Value Points: the well-modeled baby has original wig, body, body finish, and wears original factory costume, kidskin shoes with original store label from Au Louvre department store of Paris. $600/900 93. French Bisque Character, 236, by SFBJ, Size 0

8” (20 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth in smiling expression, two beaded upper teeth, brunette mohair wig, composition bent limb baby body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 236 Paris 0. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1915. Value Points: fine quality of bisque and painting on the rare size 0, original chemise, original body and body finish, resting in woven basket. $500/700

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94. French Brown Woolen Toy Puppy with Googly Eyes and Music Box

11” (28 cm.) A brown wool puppy dog with shaved “fur” has swivel head, floppy ears, glass googly brown sideglancing eyes, black embroidered nose and mouth, red felt tongue, posed seated on haunches. A music box is hidden in its torso, and when wound by keywind at lower torso, a charming musical tune plays. Excellent condition. French, maker unknown, circa 1925. $300/500 95. Petite French Bisque Character, Model 246, by SFBJ, Size 4

14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lower lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, unusual sculpting of mouth, closed lips with defined modeling of tongue tip and teeth and impressed hole at each side of lips, brunette mohair wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 246 Paris 4 (head) Fabrication Française de Bébés et Jouets (torso). Comments: SFBJ, circa 1920. Value Points: well-modeled features of the rarely found character are enhanced by excellent lustrous of finish, original body and body finish, antique costume includes original undergarments. $1400/1900 96. Rare German Bisque Character Doll, Model 246, by SFBJ with Original Costume

15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep

eyes, painted lower lashes with dot highlights, mohair lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, unusual sculpting of mouth, closed lips with defined modeling of tongue tip and teeth and impressed hole at each side of lips, brunette mohair wig, French composition fully-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 246 Paris 6 (head) Fabrication Française de Bébés et Jouets (torso). Comments: SFBJ, circa 1920. Value Points: very rare model from the 200 character series of SFBJ, has very distinctive sculpting of mouth, fine lustrous complexion, original body and white pique costume. Ex-collection Madame Petyt before its acquisition for the Museum de la Poupée. $1600/2100

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97. French Doll’s Pewter Service for Six in Original Presentation Box

16” (41 cm.) x 10”. A firmly-constructed box with lithographed paper cover in abstract Art Nouveau design is gilt lettered “The” (tea) on the lid, and hinges open to reveal a wellfitted shelved interior with embossed blue paper linens and lace trimmed shelves, and having elegant pewter tea service for six still tied to the original backing with rose silk ribbons, comprising, lidded teapot, lidded sugar, creamer, three candlesticks, two footed cookie dishes, six napkins, and six spoons. Interior excellent and all-original, some spotting on exterior paper. French, circa 1890. $400/600 98. German All-Bisque Miniature Doll, 886, by Simon and Halbig in Rare Large Size

9” (23 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, blue glass inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, outlined lips, two squarecut upper teeth and one lower, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted ribbed blue socks, black two-strap heeled shoes with sculpted bows. Condition: generally excellent, small flakes at stringing holes. Marks: 886 S 5 H. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: rare large size with dramatic large eyes, all original parts, pretty antique costume. $900/1400

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Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, bright blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils of little rounded buttonshaped nose, closed mouth, accent line between the lips, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted ribbed stockings, black painted onestrap heeled shoes with sculpted bows. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 905 S 2/0 H. Comments: Simon & Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: rare model with most beautiful face, piquant smile, original body, and wearing lovely rose silk costume and bonnet. $1100/1600 100. Gorgeous French Bisque Bébé by Schmitt et Fils with Splendid Eyes

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shaped elongated face with very full cheeks and chin, large grey glass paperweight inset eyes with pronounced spiral threading and darker grey outer rims, thick dark eyeliner, painted dark lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, arched brushstroked brows, pointytip nose with shaded accents, closed mouth, defined space between the accented lips, dimpled chin, philtrum and lip corners, pierced ears, auburn mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists and flat-cut derriere. Condition: bisque excellent, original body and body finish, albeit extensive craquelure. Marks: Sch (crossed swords inside shield, on head and body) 3 (head). Comments: Schmitt et Fils, circa 1882. Value Points: exceptional beauty of the bébé includes sculpting, bisque, and splendid eyes enhanced by dramatic painting. In his book, Fascinating Dolls, Samy Odin described the doll has a “magnificent bébé with intense gaze”. $7500/10,000

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ribbons and a brass bell, and has kid-hinged throat designed to “baa-a-a” when tipped forward (bellows not functioning). French, circa 1890. $300/500 103. German Bisque Character, Model 100, by Kammer and Reinhardt in Large Size 102.

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20” (50 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, lightly tinted blonde hair, deeply-modeled features, shaded grey eyes, thick black eyeliner, arched one-stroke brows, closed mouth modeled as though open with shaded and outlined lips, composition bent limb baby body, Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R 100 50. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1909, the first model from their art character series introduced in that year. Value Points: rare large size with superb definition of the laughter crinkles and dimples at mouth and eyes, original body and body finish, antique costume. $400/600 104. French Woolly Lamb Toy with Amber Glass Eyes and Bleating “Baa-a”

20” (51 cm.) l. Of firmly-constructed paper mache, the lamb is lavishly covered with white lambswool except for shaved face and lower legs, and has attached kidskin ears, amber glass eyes, painted nose and mouth, with silk neck ribbon and brass bell. The head is designed to tilt forward, creating a “baa-a” sound from the hidden internal bellows. Excellent condition, bellows functions well. French, circa 1885. $800/1200

101. Large German All-Bisque Miniature Doll, 150, by Kestner

12” (30 cm.) One-piece bisque head and torso, very plump face, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, brush-stroked brows with feathered detail, accented eye corners and nostrils, open mouth, outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted knee-high blue ribbed stockings, black one strap heeled shoes with black bow, wearing antique white dotted Swiss dress and cap, undergarments. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 150 7. Comments: Kestner, circa 1900. Value Points: rare grand size of the model, with all original parts and original costume. $800/1000 102. French Woolly Lamb on Wooden Pull-Toy Base

12” (30 cm.) A firmly-constructed paper mache lamb with curly white lambswool cover has shaved paper mache face with painted grey outlined eyes, painted muzzle and mouth, posed upon a wooden platform with tiny metal wheels. The lamb is decorated with silk

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105. Large German Bisque “Mein Liebling”, Model 117, by Kammer and Reinhardt

28” (70 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes and brushstroked brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded lips, brunette human hair hand-tied wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 117 70. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912, the model was marketed as “Mein Liebling”. Value Points: the beloved model from the transitional art character series has exemplary bisque and painting, original body and body finish, and wears beautiful antique cutwork dress, undergarments, shoes and socks. $2800/3500


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106. German Bisque Child, 1894, by Marseille with Original Costume for the French Market

20” (51 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows with decorative glaze, accented nostrils, open mouth, outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, brunette mohair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1894 AM 6 dep Made in Germany. Comments: Marseille, this particular model was marketed most specifically for the French trade, circa 1895. Value Points: pretty child wears original red linen-like seaside ensemble with feather stitched detail of middy collar, undergarments, red kidskin shoes, woven hat. $400/600

7” (18 cm.) All-bisque doll with rich brown complexion, swivel head on kid-edged torso, brown glass sleep eyes, black painted lashes,thick brushstroked brows, open 108. mouth, four tiny teeth, pierced ears, black mohair wig with hip-length braids, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, bare feet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 881 S & H 3. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: rare complexion on the all-original model including wig. $700/900 108. French Bisque “Dep” in Original Costume and Box

15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lower lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, faint hairline at right crown into eye corner. Marks: Dep 4. Comments: SFBJ/Jumeau, circa 1900. Value Points: the doll is wearing original red silk dress with lace trim, and matching double lace-ruffled red silk bonnet, undergarments, black woven stockings, leather shoes, and with original box labeled “Eden Bébé”. $300/500 108 box label

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109. French Poupée’s Pewter Tea Service in Original Presentation by CBG

10” (25 cm.) l. 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. $600/900 109 label

110. Rare French Bisque Pouting Character, 248, by SFBJ

11 ½” (29 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes with dot highlights, painted curving brows that accentuate the sculpting of furrowed brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with puckered lips in downcast expression, brunette human hair wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 248 Paris. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1912. Value Points: rare model with captivating expression achieved by felicitous blending of sculpting and painting, original body and body finish. $1100/1500

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and wooden ball-jointed body, antique brown velvet boy’s suit, stockings, saddle shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Heubach (sunburst mark) 7760 Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1910. Value Points: rare model with exemplary sculpting and characterization. $800/1000 115. German Bisque Laughing Character, 7911, by Gebruder Heubach with Wonderful Costume

111. Rare German All-Bisque Kewpie with Helmet, Sword and Saddle

5” (13 cm.) One-piece all-bisque Kewpie with classic Kewpie features of blue wings, side-glancing googly eyes, impish smile, and having sculpted black helmet with gilded eagle, sculpted black belt with bead button, sculpted sword with gilt handle, and sculpted brown saddle at his feet with gold stirrups. Excellent condition. Germany, incised O’Neill on feet, circa 1910, from original Kewpie designs by Rose O’Neill. $1500/2200 112. German All-Bisque Kewpie with Helmet and Trumpet

5” (13 cm.) One-piece all-bisque Kewpie with classic Kewpie features of blue wings, large side-glancing eyes, impish smile, sculpted black helmet with gilded eagle, black sculpted belt and sword with gilt handle, with one arm held behind his back and right arm holding a large gilded trumpet. Excellent condition, trumpet may be re-gilded. Germany, circa 1910, incised O’Neill on feet. $300/500 113. German All-Bisque Kewpie with Red Cap, Sword and Rifle

5” (13 cm.) One-piece all bisque Kewpie with classic features, blue wings, side-glancing eyes, impish smile, with red sculpted cap with black brim, holding rifle in right hand, with black belt and with black sword with silver handle. Restoration to gun barrel, touch-up on hat. Germany, circa 1915, impressed O’Neill on feet and c. (black circle). $300/500 114. German Bisque Character, 7760, by Gebruder Heubach with Forelock Curls

16” (41 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head with pink-tinted complexion, sculpted short light brown hair with deeply-defined forelock curls, very plump cheeks and chin, intaglio dark blue eyes with pronounced pupils, black and incised eyeliner, short stroke brows, rounded nose, closed mouth with defined space between the lips, composition

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10” (25 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, light brown sculpted hair in short boyish fashion, narrow blue intaglio-sculpted eyes with well-defined eye crinkles, black upper eyeliner, white eyedots, one-stroked brows, closed mouth in wide smiling expression, defined tongue, outlined lips, deeplyimpressed laughter crinkles in cheeks and around eyes, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 7911 Heubach (in square) Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1910. Value Points: wonderfully sculpted features depicting a delightedly laughing child, antique costume of embroidered velvet pants, woolen knit leggings, leather shoes, shirt. $1100/1500


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116. All-Original German Bisque Art Character, 109, by Kammer and Reinhardt in Traditional Costume

15� (39 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted facial features, shaded blue eyes, thick dark eyeliner, one-stroke tapered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, accent line between the very full lips that are enhanced by decorative glaze, impressed cheek and chin dimples, brunette mohair wig with side-coiled braids, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, left thumb broken. Marks: K*R 109 39. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, from their art character series, the model known as “Elise�, circa 1910. Value Points: rare character from that art series has very fine matte bisque, deeply impressed dimples, original wig, body, body finish, and is wearing original traditional costume with richly-trimmed velvet vest. $5000/7500

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119. German Bisque Toddler, Model 10532, by Gebruder Heubach

14” (36 cm.) Pink-tinted bisque socket head, tiny blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, slightly-parted lips, four porcelain teeth, double chin, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition and wooden fully-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing, cotton dress, undergarments, socks and shoes. Condition: bisque excellent, body finish scrubbed and retouched. Marks: 10532 Heubach (in square) 5 Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1915. Value Points: very plump face charmingly contrasts the shy fretful expression on the hard-to-find model. $300/500 120. Three German All-Bisque Dolls with Original Costumes

3 ½” (9 cm.) Each is all-bisque with one-piece head and torso, glass inset eyes, painted facial features, closed mouth, 117.

117. A Wonderful German All-Bisque Boy in Tyrolean Costume with Family Cows

5 ½” (14 cm.) Bisque swivel head on bisque torso, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, single stroke brows, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white socks and black one-strap shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1890. Value Points: the little boy is wearing original well-detailed Tyrolean costume, and poses in the company of two family cows, each with original hide cover, black bead eyes, nose, leather collar with bell. $1200/1500 118.

118. Pair, German AllBisque Dolls in Original Folklore Costumes

4” (10 cm.) Each is all-bisque with jointed arms and legs, painted shoes and socks, closed mouth and blonde mohair wig; the boy with swivel head, brown glass eyes, wearing original little boy’s costume; and the girl with onepiece bisque head and torso and wearing original Alsatian costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1900. Value Points: the little boy and girl wear original costumes. $300/500 119.

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brunette mohair wig, jointed arms and legs, painted white socks and black one-strap shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1910. Value Points: each doll wears its factory original costume with great detail. $300/500

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121. 19th Century Miniature Spinning Wheel with Bone Accessories

14” (36 cm.) The ebony-wooden spinning wheel with elaborately carved spindles, wheel and legs is decorated with carved bone accents in petal and bead designs. Very good condition, some missing wood and bone elements. French, mid-1800s, an excellent accessory for small bébés or poupées. $600/900 122. All-Original German Bisque Glass-Eyed Character, 7711, by Gebruder Heubach

13” (33 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, incised eyeliner, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth with slightly-parted lips, row of tiny teeth, blonde mohair braided wig, composition and wooden balljointed body. Condition: generally excellent Marks: 7711 Germany Heubach (square). Comments: Gebruder

Heubach, circa 1912. Value Points: the all-original doll with pensive expression has lovely bisque , original wig, body, body finish and is wearing original Alsatian traditional costume and coiffe. $1100/1600

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nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, two porcelain upper teeth, tongue, blonde mohair bobbed wig, French composition and wooden fullyjointed toddler body with side-hip jointing. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 251 Paris 4. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1912. Value Points: wonderful bisque with chubby rosy cheeks on the bright-eyed character, original toddler body with original finish and pull-string mama crier, original costume including one shoe signed “Modele Depose”. $900/1200

123. French Bisque Smiling Character, Model 229, by SFBJ

20” (51 cm.) Bisque socket head, very narrow blue glass jewel-like inset eyes, painted brown lashes, incised upper eyeliner, one stroke arched brows, accented nostrils, slightly-parted lips, smiling expression with deeply-impressed dimples and laughter lines around the mouth and eyes, brunette mohair wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, baby finger missing left hand. Marks: SFBJ 229 Paris 9. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1912. Value Points: very deep modeling of laughter lines, costume includes leather cap gilt lettered “Bleriot” with image of early airplane, in homage to the celebrated Louis Bleriot who was the first person to fly across the English Channel in 1909. $1200/1700 124. French Bisque Character Toddler, 251, by SFBJ with Original Wig and Costume

13” (33 cm.) Bisque socket head, tiny blue glass sleep eyes, painted lower lashes with dot highlights, short feathered brows, accented

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125. Petite French Bisque Character, 247, by SFBJ with Painted Eyes

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6” (15 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted facial features, blue eyes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, brunette mohair wig, French composition baby body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 247 Paris 4/0. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1918. Value Points: excellent modeling of the wistful faced child. $400/500 126. Highly-Sought All-Original Pair of French Bisque Character Dolls Designed by Poulbot

14” (36 cm.) Each has bisque socket head with distinctively shaped face, brown glass inset eyes in deeply set eye sockets with heavy eyelids, tinted brows and ombre eye shadow, tiny pointed nose, closed mouth with wide center line, blushed cheeks, red mohair wig, five-piece French paper mache body with side-hip jointing. Condition: generally excellent, her left hand has paint wear. Marks: SFBJ 239 Paris (incised) Poulbot (incised signature). Comments:


designed by the French illustrator Poulbot, whose illustration posters featured young urchins of the Montmartre district of Paris orphaned by WWI; the posters were important aspects of charity drives to feed and clothe these children, and the dolls, designed by Poulbot and produced by SFBJ, circa 1916, are superb sculptural representations of the poster children. Value Points: very rare dolls, made for one or two years only, with superb modeling, bisque and painting, original bodies, each wearing its factoryoriginal costume. $15,000/18,000

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127. French Bisque Premiere BrownEyed Bébé by Emile Jumeau

18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, very plump cheeks, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, pale outlined lips, separately-modeled pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 8 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878. Value Points: lovely shy-faced bébé with rich brown eyes, original body and body finish, wearing lovely antique maroon linen like mariner dress and cap, undergarments, stockings, shoes. $3500/4500 128. French All-Bisque Mignonette in Original Costume with Fancy Shoes

6” (15 cm.) Bisque swivel head on bisque torso, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center line, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted sienna-tinted stockings, black ankle boots with multi-laces and tiny heels. Condition: generally excellent, flake on upper left arm rim. Marks: 7. Comments: French, circa 1882. Value Points: the beautiful mignonette has brilliant eyes, pale bisque, rare shoes and stockings, and, described by Samy Odin in his book, Fascinating Dolls, as a “richly garbed beauty” wears wonderful antique costume and bonnet. $800/1300

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129. French AllBisque Mignonette with Bare Feet and Exuberant Costume

5 ½” (14 cm.) Bisque swivel head on bisque torso, deep blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, bare feet. Condition: little chip at torso shoulder and front right toes. Comments: for the French market, circa 1882. Value Points: delightful facial expression, the mignonette wears exuberant costume of vibrant silk ribbons and braid, matching cap. $800/1200

130. Gorgeous French Bisque “Incised Depose” Bébé by Jumeau with Couturier Costume

24” (61 cm.) Bisque socket head, deep brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, lushly-painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and multi-feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined lips, heart-shaped upper lip, impressed dimples at philtrum and chin, separately-modeled pierced ears, brunette hand-tied human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Jumeau 11 (head, and artist checkmarks) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1884. Value Points: gorgeous model, made for one or two years only, with finest bisque, very deep sculpting of features, original body, wearing superb antique costume with embroidered flowers, with couturier label “XI LeJeune 11”, red silk bonnet, leather shoes incised “11” with impressed figure of doll. $5500/7500

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131. Outstanding Set of French Doll Furnishings in Superb Preservation from Au Paradis des Enfants

12” (30 cm.) h. chairs. Of fine woods, the beautifully-crafted furniture comprises two arm chairs and two side chairs, each in bamboo-motif carving, finished with rich gold leaf paint, and having original rose silk upholstery with tufted seats and braid trim; a matching style library table whose red leather-covered surface is decorated with painted gold floral designs; and an upright piano with ebony finish, gilded columnar legs, gilt ormolu trim including candle holders, and all working keys with especially fine sound. The set is preserved, unplayed with and in near mint state of preservation in its original box. On the inside lid of the box is the original label “Au Paradis des Enfants”; the prestigious children’s toy and doll store on Rue de Rivoli in Paris was considered a premier luxury source in the mid-1800s. French, circa 1880. $3500/4500

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132. French Bisque Poupée with Dehors Articulation System, Bisque Hands, and Original Costume

18” (46 cm.) Bisque swivel head on bisque shoulderplate, articulation of neck allowing the head to tilt side-to-side and forward and back as well as swivel, blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, arched brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with pale accented lips, ears pierced into head, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French kid body with kid-over-wooden upper arms, bisque lower arms jointed at elbows, bisque hands with curled fingers, gussetjointing at hips and knees. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 4 (head and shoulders). Comments: French, circa 1867, with original rare Dehors neck articulation. Value Points: beautiful face, rare body with bisque hands, fine original magenta silk gown with black velvet rosettes, original elaborate wig with “flottante” curls, red silk ribbons, decorative comb. $2500/3500 133. French Salon Borzoi Dog

9” (23 cm.) h. The firmlyconstructed slender Borzoi dog has white fur cover, shaved face and legs, long fluffy tail, amber glass eyes, open mouth, teeth, felt tongue. Excellent condition. French, circa 1890. $300/500

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134. Rare French Bisque Multi-Head Set by SFBJ

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12” (30 cm.) Each of three bisque socket heads has solid dome, sculpted and/or flocked hair, glass eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth, attached wooden neck dowel with attachment design to allow easy replacement on the composition body; one doll is attached to original composition jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, one slight cheek rub, one head has wear to flocked hair. Marks: 233 4 (crying) SFBJ 226 Paris 4 (smiling) SFBJ 225 Paris 4 (smiling with teeth). Comments: SFBJ, circa 1912, the multi-interchangeable head set was offered in the SFBJ catalog of that year. Value Points: very rare set with wonderful sculpting of highly characterized faces. $1800/2500 135. French Bisque Character, Model 242, by SFBJ as Nursing Baby in Original Costume and Box

12” (30 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, blue glass inset “jewel” eyes, brown painted lashes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with hole at the center designed for bottle nipple or pacifier, flocked hair, composition baby body with rubber ball at back torso to allow “sucking” action. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 242 Paris. Comments: SFBJ, the second 135.

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version of the nursing baby created by SFBJ, circa 1912, the doll varies from the first version (#136 of this book) which has a different facial model and cut pate with wig. Value Points: very fine bisque and modeling, original flocked hair, costume and wooden nipple, original box. $1800/2300 136. Rare French Bisque Character, 228, by SFBJ as Nursing Doll in Original Costume

12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, narrow blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, short stroke brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with original hole in center lips designed for bottle nipple, shaded lips, blonde mohair fleecy wig, composition bent limb baby body with rubber ball at back torso designed to activate “sucking”. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 228 Paris 4. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1910, the very rare doll is the first nursing model presented by SFBJ, and is an entirely different model than the early Bru Teteur which had also been made by SFBJ about 1900. Value Points: outstanding modeling and bisque on the very rare character, with original body and wearing original costume. $1800/2500

137. Rare French Bisque Character, Model 233, as Crying Boy

21” (53 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, sculpted boyish hair in side-swept manner, narrow blue glass inset eyes, brown painted lashes with dot highlights, slightly modeled brows with feathered detail, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth modeled as though wide open in crying expression, sculpted tongue and two rows of porcelain teeth, French composition and wooden fullyjointed body, nicely costumed in purple velvet Sunday best suit. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 233 Paris 8 (head) Bébé Jumeau Diplome d’Honneur (body). Comments: SFBJ, circa 1910. Value Points: rare model with extraordinary detail of sculpting, especially crying crinkles around the eyes and mouth, very fine quality of bisque. $2200/2800

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138. Beautiful French Bisque Bébé Jumeau, Size 15, with Luxury Original Wig and Signed Shoes

33” (84 cm.) Bisque socket head, very large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted dark curly lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and multi-feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, impressed dimples at philtrum and chin, separately-modeled pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau 15 (and artist checkmarks). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1888. Value Points: impeccable preservation of the grand-sized bébé with splendid dewy patina of bisque, splendid eyes, original wig, body with fine original condition, original chemise, undergarments, stockings, and black leather shoes signed “Bébé Jumeau Depose 15”. $4500/6500

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139. All-Original French Paper Mache Harlequin by Fleishmann & Blodel

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15” (38 cm.) Paper mache socket head, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, open mouth, row of teeth, painted clown decorations on cheeks and about eyes, French paper mache body with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Fleischmann & Blodel, circa 1890. Value Points: fine original facial finish, original body and body finish, wearing original orange silk harlequin costume with silk buttons, matching pom-pom slippers, lace ruffled collar, black velvet skull cap under felt hat with silk pom-poms. $400/600 140. Two Paper Mache and Fur Miniature Salon Dogs as Candy Containers

8” (20 cm.) Two paper mache salon dogs with lush black fur have shaved

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faces, leather ears, amber glass or black bead eyes, one posed standing, the other reclining. The head of each dog removes for access to the candy container interiors. Excellent condition. French, circa 1890. $3000/500 141. German Bisque ThreeFaced Doll by Carl Bergner

11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head has three different faces, of which two are hidden under a cardboard hood and the third revealed at the front; the alternate faces can be revealed by twisting the brass knob at the top of the head. One face depicts a sleeping child, one a blue glass-eyed crying child with molded tears, and the third a blue glass-eyed laughing child. With original twill-overcarton torso and upper limbs, composition lower limbs, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: C.B. Comments: Carl Bergner, circa 1890. Value Points: whimsical doll is wellpreserved, has working “mama” crier, antique costume. $500/800 142. French Child’s Softpaste Dinner Service “Passe-Temps” by Sarreguemines

6” (15 cm.) largest platter. Of creamy softpaste with painted whimsical scenes , the service comprises large round lidded tureen, oval tureen with undertray, two oval platters, sauce dish with undertray, relish dish, large bowl, two footed serving dishes, four soup bowls, eight dinner plates, two round serving plates. Each is signed “Passe Temps, U & Cie Sarreguemines”. Excellent condition, few tiny flakes. French, circa 1890, a rare service with wonderful whimsical tinted illustrations. $600/900

143. Grand French Bisque Bébé Jumeau with Original Costume, Shoes and Labeled Box

31” (79 cm.) Bisque socket head, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, lushly-painted brushstroked brows, accented eye corners and shaded nostrils, open mouth, shaded and outlined lips, row of porcelain teeth, impressed dimples at philtrum and chin, separately-applied pierced ears, original wheat-blonde hand-tied human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 14 (incised, with artist marks and red stamp “Tete Jumeau”) Bébé Jumeau SGDG Depose (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1895. Value Points: lovely bisque and modeling, dramatic large eyes, original wig, pate, body in especially fine condition, and wearing original rose twill dress with lace trim, rose wire-brimmed bonnet, undergarments, rose stockings and leather shoes signed “Paris Depose 14” with bee symbol; preserved in original labeled box, along with original Jumeau chemise and bébé stays. $2800/3500

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144. Rare French Bisque Character, 255, by SFBJ as Jester

17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head with untinted complexion and painted jester decorations, blue glass inset eyes, painted lower lashes, incised upper eyeliner, one stroke curvy brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with impressed dimples at lip corners, auburn mohair wig, French composition body with jointing at hips, knees and shoulders, vibrant silk jester costume. Condition: generally excellent, one baby finger missing. Marks: SFBJ 255 Paris 0. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1912. Value Points: rare model with excellent quality of painted jester decorations. $900/1200 145. French Bisque Character Doll with Toddler Body, Rare Model 271, by SFBJ

14” (36 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, short feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, open mouth, tongue, tinted shaded baby hair, composition toddler body with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Paris 271 Unis France 71 149 7 ½. Comments: SFBJ, Unis France epoch, circa 1920. Value Points: exceptional quality of sculpting on the rare model, with deeply impressed lip dimples and fine lustrous patina of complexion, original antique costume and carved faux-bone pacifier/rattle. $800/1000

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146. French Bisque Character, 271, with Painted Hair and Composition Body by SFBJ

10” (25 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, lightly-tinted hair and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, tiny upturned nose, open mouth, impressed dimples at lip corners, composition baby body bent arms and legs, cotton romper suit. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Paris 271 Unis


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France 71 149 5. Comments: SFBJ, Unis France epoch, circa 1920. Value Points: rare model from their character series has very fine quality of bisque and painting, original body and body finish. $700/900 147. French Bisque Character, 272, by SFBJ, with Painted Hair and Cloth Body

10” (25 cm.) Solid domed bisque head with flanged neck, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, accented nostrils of upturned nose, open mouth, tongue tip, lightly-tinted baby hair and brows, original peach muslin body composition hands, antique costume and bib. Condition: generally excellent. Marks 4 Paris 272 Unis France 71 149. Comments: SFBJ, Unis France epoch, circa 1920, identical model to #146 except having cloth body. Value Points: rare model with especially fine details around the mouth, original body. $700/900 148. Large All-Original French Bisque “Bébé Rivoli” with Original Box

29” (74 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep and “flirty” eyes, real lashes, painted lower lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, row of porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette handtied human hair wig on original pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 71 Unis France 149 301 Paris 13. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1920. Value Points: all-original unplayed with condition, with flirty eyes, and organdy gown with ruffled trim, matching set of undergarments, original coiffure and hair bow,

socks, shoes, original label on costume and preserved in original box with SFBJ labels and trademark name of “Bébé Rivoli”. $1100/1500

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149. French Miniature Toy Theatre with Bisque Performers

19” (48 cm.) x 18”w. 4” dolls. The wooden toy theatre has richly ornamented raised designs and centering cartouche “Opera”, with center stage and background scenery. Accompanying the theatre are 13 original theatre performers, each with bisque head, muslin body and original factory costume representing various characters, and including Marquis, Marquise, soldier, nobleman, jester and various other men and women. Excellent condition. French, circa 1885, rare to find with bisque dolls and well-preserved original costumes. $800/1200 150. French Musical Automaton “Jester with Guitar” with Rare Signed Bouchet Bisque Head

15” (38 cm.) Standing upon a velvet-covered base with decorative braid and fringe is a bisque head jester, having untinted complexion and painted jester decorations, blue glass inset eyes, wide curvy stroke brows, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, original bi-color mohair wig, carton torso and legs, wire upper arms, metal hands, wearing original silk costume, and holding a wooden guitar with painted flower design. When wound, the jester turns his head side to side, and strums his guitar, while music plays. Condition: generally excellent, costume a bit frail. Marks: A.D. Bouchet. Comments: French, Renou, circa 1900 with original bisque head by Bouchet. Value Points: charming petite musical novelty for salon with wellpainted bisque head and guitar. $1200/1700 151. Rare and Wonderful Italian Felt Salon Doll as Nobleman by Alma

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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

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antique school girl costume and woven bonnet. $300/500 153. French Bisque Bébé, 301, by Unis France in Polka Dot Dress

152. French Bisque Bébé, Model 301, by Unis France in Schoolgirl Costume

18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lower lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, brunette hand-tied human hair wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, one finger missing. Marks: Unis France 71 149 301. Comments: SFBJ, Unis France epoch, circa 1920. Value Points: nice lustrous patina of bisque enhanced the rosy cheeks, original wig, wearing nice

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15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lower lashes, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, brunette human hair, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 71 149 Unis France 301 6 (head) Bébé Jumeau Diplome d’Honneur (body). Comments: SFBJ, Unis France epoch, circa 1918. Value Points: stylish child doll is wearing original polka dot school dress with matching cap, undergarments, shoes and socks. $300/400 154. Rare French Bisque Character, 234, by SFBJ in Original Costume

14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, brown painted curly brows with incised eyeliner, brushstroked brows with feathered detail, accented eye corners and nostrils, open mouth with shaded lips, movable tongue, original brunette human hair wig, composition bent limb baby body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ


234 Paris 6. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1912. Value Points: rare model with exemplary bisque and deeply-defined character features especially dimples and laughter lines in cheeks, original organdy gown, undergarments, bonnet, holding wooden toys. $1100/1500 155. French Bisque Bébé with Rare Seal Mark 230, by SFBJ

23” (58 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted dark lashes, brushstroked and multifeathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, shaded and outlined lips, row of porcelain teeth, dimpled chin, pierced ears, brunette hand-tied human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, hands appropriate albeit not original. Marks: SFBJ 230 Paris (impressed in small seal). Comments: SFBJ, circa 1910. Value Points: the luxury model bébé has beautiful paperweight eyes, original wig, lovely costume. $800/1100 156. French Bisque Bébé Jumeau with Original Flowered Chemise and Jumeau Shoes

20” (51 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lower lashes, slightly-modeled brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, impressed lip corners, pierced ears, brunette hand-tied human hair wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Dep 9 (head and red stamp “Tete Jumeau”), Bébé Jumeau Diplome d’honneur (body). Comments: SFBJ/Jumeau, circa 1900. Value Points: the pretty bébé has original wig, pate, body, body finish and is wearing original flowered chemise dress, signed Jumeau shoes. $1100/1500

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159. French Cloth Doll with Glass Eyes as Zouave Soldier, Attributed to Emile Lang

18” (46 cm.) Felt swivel head with center seam face and pressed features, applied brown glass paperweight eyes, painted hair, brows, moustache and mouth, slender elongated body, discjointed arms and legs. Condition: very good, some dustiness. Comments: attributed to Emile Lang, circa 1915. Value Points: rare doll with glass eyes, wearing original woolen Zouave uniform with braid trim, leather shoes with remnants of original paper label on soles. $800/1100 160. Early German Cloth Character by Kathe Kruse

157. Early 20th Century Cloth Doll with Oil-Painted Face and Hair

15” (38 cm.) Cloth doll with pressed and oil-painted facial features and dark brown painted hair with stippled detail on forehead, large grey sideglancing eyes, thick black upper eyeliner, accented eye corners and nostrils tiny button-shaped nose, closed mouth, stitched-on ears, stitch-jointed arms, disc-jointed legs, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: mystery maker, early 1900s. Value Points: beautiful painting on the wide-eyed character with well-defined eyes and rosy cheeks. $500/700 158. French Cloth Soldier by Emile Lang in Original Labeled WWI Uniform

13 ½” (34 cm.) Pressed cloth head with well-defined facial features, painted outlined brown eyes with decorative glaze, thick stroke brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with defined teeth, painted hair, all cloth body with stitch-jointing at shoulders, disc-jointing at hips. Condition: generally excellent, slight fading of costume. Marks: E.L. (original paper label on sleeve). Comments: Emile Lang, circa 1916, 157 detail the firm produced a series of soldiers in various uniforms, and were offered in various Parisian Etrennes catalogs such as that of Au Printemps. Value Points: seldom-found doll with original felt costume, with shoulder bag and beret, and with original paper label. $500/800

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17” (43 cm.) All cloth doll with pressed and painted facial features and hair, brown painted short boyish hair with swirling forelock curls, shaded blue/grey eyes with outlined brown iris rims, thick brown and black upper eyeliner, accented nostrils, closed mouth with rosebud-shaped lips, stitch-jointing at shoulders, disc-jointing at hips, separatelystitched thumbs, wearing knit romper and twill shirt. Condition: excellent original finish on face and hair, body has some light spotting. Marks: (illegible stamps and lettering on feet). Comments: Kathe Kruse, circa 1915. Value Points: fine original painting especially of eyes and forehead curls, wonderful original wooden and leather shoes with painted decoration. $1100/1500


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161. German Cloth Character Doll in the Kruse Genre with Provenance

17� (43 cm.) All cloth doll with firmly-pressed and painted facial features and short brown hair with forelock curls, amber eyes with unusual fringed irises, black upper eyeliner, single stroke upper brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with pursed lips, firmly-stuffed twill body, stitch-jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: mystery maker, probably German, in the Kathe

Kruse manner. In his book, Fascinating Dolls, Samy Odin relates the story of its original owner; the doll is wearing its original traditional costume of Czechoslovakia and was brought to the young French girl by her father in the 1920s. On one of his business trips he had asked his employees there to costume the doll in an authentic folklore manner. Value Points: beautiful doll in well-preserved condition, wearing its original elaborate costume including multi-layered coiffe. $1100/1400

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163. French Earthenware Soldier “Teddy” in Original Costume

162. Rare French Composition Soldier, Model 236, in Original Military Uniform

16” (41 cm.) Hard substance composition socket head, blue glass eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with painted row of teeth, tongue, brunette human hair, composition fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, rub on upper lip. Comments: SFBJ, their model 236. Value Points: very rare model in this material, the doll wears its original blue woolen uniform with accessories including flask, rifle, supply bag with clean socks and can of sardines. $800/1100

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14” (36 cm.) Earthenware head with sculpted and painted facial features, sculpted army helmet labeled “Teddy”, painted brown down-glancing eyes, long lashes, thick brushstroked brows, closed mouth modeled as though in a beaming smile, modeled tongue, cloth body, stitch-jointed shoulders, disc-jointed hips, earthenware hands with “thumbs up” pose. Condition: generally excellent, uniform darkened. Comments: French, circa 1917, the background of the doll is uncertain, the helmet suggesting a connection to Teddy Roosevelt who aggressively pushed for America to enter the war; the doll is wearing original khaki uniform with two attached symbols (rooster and map of France). $400/600 164. French Soldier from 1934 Retrospective Exhibit at Musée de la Guerre

12” (30 cm.) The adult man with sculpted earthenware head having painted blue eyes, closed mouth, painted hair and moustache, muslin body, paper mache hands, is wearing navy blue woolen military uniform. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Circa 1934, from a series of military figures, representing 15 soldiers from the Allied Nations, as presented in a display at the Musée de la Guerre in Vincennes at that time. Value Points: the figure wears welldetailed military uniform including medals, leather boots, belt, flask and holster. $400/600


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165. French Paper Mache Soldier with Original Costume

14 ½” (37 cm.) Solid domed paper mache socket head, painted brown hair with swirling curls around the forehead, painted facial features, blue eyes, very thick black eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows with decorative glaze accented nostrils, open mouth with four sculpted teeth, paper mache body with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Pintel and Godchaux, circa 1890. Value Points: outstanding detail of painted eyes and hair, fine original finish throughout, wearing original navy blue and red felt uniform and matching tacked-on cap. $600/900

166. French Wooden Toy Fort with Paper Mache Soldiers by SFBJ

20” (51 cm.) h. x 18”w. The open-front wooden stage with painted background scenery of trees and other towers, is set with an interior platform having painted details, and with wooden and carton towers and turrets. Posed in the fort are twelve 4” paper mache soldiers with painted uniforms, one with horse, and four additional smaller soldiers. Excellent condition, light paint wear on a few soldiers. French, circa 1900, similar sets were presented in the SFBJ catalogs. $900/1500

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167. French Deposed Model of Smiling Poupée by Leon Casimir Bru in Rare Celluloid Variation

17” (43 cm.) Celluloid swivel head on celluloid shoulder plate, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth with accent line between the smiling lips, unpierced ears, ash-blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupée body with shapely firmly-stuffed arms and legs, separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1872. This smiling poupée model was deposed in that year. Value Points: very rare variation of the beloved model, with original body and wearing original costume, undergarments, jewelry. Ex-collection Maureen Popp. $1200/1600 168. French Bisque Poupée Designed by J.E. Masson For Lanternier with Elaborate Coiffe

16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head with slender face, blue glass inset eyes,

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painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with row of teeth between the shaded lips, paper mache lady body with shapely torso, slender limbs with jointing at 169. shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, sculpted high heels. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: J.E. Masson S.C. Lorraine No A.L. C. Limoges. Comments: French, from the era of the Renaissance of the French Doll, circa 1915. This model designed by artist J.E. Masson, made by Lanternier, and distributed by the Baroness de Laumont for the Ligue du Jouet during WWI. Value Points: the doll wears her original silk traditional costume and lace coiffe. $800/1100 169. French Bisque Poupée Designed by J.E. Masson For Lanternier in Original Costume

16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head with slender face, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with row of teeth between the shaded lips, brunette mohair wig, paper mache lady body with shapely torso, slender limbs with jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, sculpted high heels. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: J.E. Masson S.C. Lorraine No A.L. C. Limoges. Comments: French, from the era of the Renaissance of the French Doll, circa 1915. This model designed by artist J.E. Masson, made by Lanternier, and distributed by the Baroness de Laumont for the Ligue du Jouet during WWI. Value Points: superb green linen with black velvet trim, silk apron, collar. $800/1100


170. French Bisque Poupée with Gentle Expression

16” (41 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kidedged bisque shoulderplate, small blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupée body with gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees, stitched and separated fingers, linsey-woolsey country costume including red woolen hooded cape with black velvet trim, and wonderful leather cobbled shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1870. Value Points: lovely delicate bisque enhances the gentle expression, very sturdy body. $1700/2300 171. French Bisque Poupée by Gaultier in Rare Traditional Costume of Bourgogne with “La Grand Bouquet” Coiffe

21” (53 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with outlined shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid poupée body with gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees, stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 5 (head and shoulders) F.G, (shoulders). Comments: Gaultier, circa 1875. Value Points: lovely bisque, very deep paperweight eyes, near mint sturdy poupée body, and wearing original silk folklore costume of Bourgogne region of France with black velvet fichu, fingerless lace gloves, undergarments, original factory chemise, and with very rare black lace elaborate coiffe known as “La Grand Bouquet”. $2200/3500

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172. Lovely French Bisque BrownEyed Bébé by Rabery and Delphieu

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29” (74 cm.) Bisque socket head, delicate pale complexion, plump cheeks and chin, large brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, dark painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth, outlined shaded lips, impressed dimples at philtrum and chin, pierced ears, brunette hand-tied human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: R. 4 D. Comments: Rabery and Delphieu, circa 1882. Value Points: beautiful large bébé with fine delicate bisque, artistically-painted features, original wig, body, body finish, wearing original dress and undergarments, and with early leather shoes, socks, and woven bourrelet cap. $3200/4500 173. French Bisque Character, Model 242, with Flocked Hair by SFBJ

12” (30 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, brown painted lashes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with hole at the center designed for bottle nipple or pacifier, flocked hair, composition baby body with rubber ball at back torso to allow “sucking” action. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 242 Paris. Comments: SFBJ, the second version of the nursing baby created by SFBJ, circa 1912. Value Points: very fine bisque and modeling, original flocked hair, original body and body finish. $1200/1700 174. French Doll’s Maple High Chair with Cane Seat

23” (58 cm.) The maple high chair with natural finish has faux-bamboo-style carved spindles, arms, foot rest, cane seat, (without tray). Excellent condition. French, circa 1890. $200/300 175. French Maple Wood Doll Chair with Tufted Silk Seat

13” (33 cm.) Elegantly spindled maple wood doll chair with arms has tufted aqua silk seat. Structurally

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excellent, seat worn. French, circa 1885. $300/500 176. French Mechanical Poodle by Elie Martin

8” (20 cm.) The paper mache poodle with shaved face and legs has fluffy white mohair “fur”, blue glass eyes, open mouth, and contains an internal mechanism, which when wound, causes the dog to leap up and forward. Excellent condition, slightly dusty, mechanism functions well. Elie Martin, circa 1885. $800/1000

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177. French Bisque Bébé in Very Fine Original Costume by Rabery and Delphieu

17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, amber-brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, impressed dimples at philtrum and chin, pierced ears, hand-tied human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eightloose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: R. 1 D. Comments: Rabery and Delphieu, circa 1882. Value Points: beautiful bébé with loveliest bisque, original body and body finish, beautiful original silk twill costume with feathered embroidery and lace trim, original bonnet, undergarments, stockings and leather shoes. $3500/4500

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178. Beautiful French Bisque Bébé by Leon Casimir Bru with Signed Bru Shoes

14” (36 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 shadows, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded details, blonde lambswool wig over cork pate, kid bébé body with curved upper arms, gusset-jointing at hips and knees, bisque forearms with separately-sculpted fingers, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1882. Value Points: gorgeous eyes on the early model, very sturdy original body with bisque hands, original signed Bru shoes. $12,000/15,000

179. French Bisque Bébé, Figure A, by Jules Steiner with Trunk and Trousseau

27” (69 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes which operate from a lever at back of head, dark eyeliner lushly-painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with working pullstring “mama” crier. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: A 18 Paris (incised) Le Parisien (red stamp). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1890. Value Points: wearing beautiful rose pique coat dress with silk fringe and silk bonnet with tiered Alencon lace ruffles, rose satin shoes, the doll has her original trunk and trousseau comprising four additional dresses, various costume elements such as jacket and pinafore, five additional hats, matched set of cutwork undergarments, and more . $3800/5200

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181. German All-Bisque Miniature Doll with Fancy Boots by Kestner

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180. German Bisque Child, Size 16, X Model, by Kestner with Original Body

29” (74 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump cheeks, delicate pale bisque, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curl lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, feathered arched brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with pale outlined lips, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden fully-jointed body with very plump limbs, straight wrists, wearing a pretty antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 16 X. Comments: Kestner, circa 1882. Value Points: beautiful doll with lovely bisque, original wig, body, and body finish. The doll was featured in a full-page photograph in Fascinating Dolls by Samy Odin, described as a “magnificent doll...the quality of the bisque is remarkable”. $2200/2800

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6” (15 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, brunette mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs with muscular detail, hands folded in little fists, painted white stockings, black heeled ankle boots with four laces, Condition: generally excellent, repair to toe of right shoe. Comments: Kestner, circa 1885. Value Points: the pretty all-bisque doll is wearing original dress, undergarments, and bonnet. $600/800 182. Early German Bisque Closed Mouth Child by Kestner

15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue/grey glass inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, antique black velvet Sunday best costume with lace collar, undergarments, socks, shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: X. Comments: Kestner,


circa 1882. Value Points: very fine quality of bisque and painting, original body, body finish, and soft mohair wig. $1200/1600

183. Outstanding German All-Bisque Doll by Simon & Halbig with Original Costumes

5 ½” (14 cm.) All-bisque doll with swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lower lashes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, peg-jointed

bisque arms and legs, painted white socks with blue rims, black one-strap shoes. Condition: generally excellent, blonde mohair wig. Comments: Simon and Halbig for the French market, circa 1885. Value Points: very beautiful mignonette wearing original white pique dress with cutwork trim, matching coat, and bonnet; and preserved in original silklined woven basket with a plethora of additional costumes including dresses, undergarments, woven ensembles and hat, various bonnets. In his book, Fascinating Dolls, Samy Odin described the doll as “an unexpected treasure” from an original family owner. $2200/2800

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184. Pair, French Bisque Portrait Dolls of Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret by SFBJ

18” (46 cm.) Each has bisque socket head, blue glass sleep and side-glancing eyes, blushed eye shadow, painted lower lashes, feathered brows, closed mouth with accented lips, blonde or brunette curled wig, French composition and wooden fully jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, hair a tad mussed, Margaret has paint flake on arm. Marks: Unis France 149 306 Jumeau 1938 Paris. Comments: Unis France, successor to SFBJ, depicted are the young English Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret; the model was created in homage to the popular young princesses on a trip made by Margaret and Elizabeth to France in 1938. Value Points: the dolls wear their original matching costumes in blue and rose with matching undergarments. $1800/2500 185. All-Original French Composition Doll in Original Communion Costume by SFBJ

26” (66 cm.) Composition socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lower lashes, tinted eyeshadow, feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, brunette human hair wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ Paris 301 12. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1920.

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Value Points: in flawless original unplayed with condition, the doll wears original organdy communion dress with matching veil, undergarments, stockings, pocket purse, cream kidskin shoes, and perfectly-fitted white kidskin gloves. $400/700 186. Petite French All-Bisque Bébé by SFBJ with Rare Brown Stockings and Original Communion Costume

7” (18 cm.) All-bisque doll with swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso,


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brown glass sleep eyes, painted lower lashes, closed mouth, brunette mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted ribbed brown stockings to abovethe-knees, painted brown heeled one-strap shoes. Condition: generally excellent Marks: SFBJ Paris 1. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1910. Value Points: the allbisque doll has original wig, original body with rare brown stockings, and is wearing elaborate original communion costume including veil. $700/900 187. French Cloth Doll by Nicette in Original Communion Costume

20� (51 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, brown side-glancing eyes with decorative glaze, grey lower eye shadow, painted brown curly lashes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with pursed lips, blushed cheeks, brunette mohair wig, firmly-stuffed cloth body with pivot jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Nicette, Paris, circa 1928. Value Points: in pristine condition, the rosy-cheeked little girl with flawless complexion, is wearing her original communion costume with cap and veil, undergarments, socks and shoes. $800/1100

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188. French Felt Character Baby by Nicette in Original Box

14” (36 cm.) Felt swivel head with chubby cheeks, painted facial features, blue/grey sideglancing eyes with painted iris accents, grey lower eyeshadow, painted upper lashes, single stroke brows, rounded nose with accented nostrils, closed mouth, rosy cheeks, blonde mohair wig with soft curls, jersey stockinette baby body with jointing at shoulders and hips, celluloid hands. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, Nicette, circa 1928. Value Points: beautiful original condition with artistically painted complexion and features, original nylon dress and bonnet, and preserved in original labeled box. $500/700 189. French Felt Character Baby Depicting Shirley Temple with Original Costume and Signed Shoes

17” (43 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, chubby baby-like face, painted complexion and facial features, brown side-glancing eyes with painted accents, grey lower eyeshadow, black upper eyeliner, painted upper lashes, accented nostrils, closed mouth in smiling expression with two beaded upper teeth, rosy cheeks, jersey-stockinette baby body with

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celluloid hands, original costume and cap. Condition: generally excellent, few spots in dress. Comments: Paris, Venus, circa 1935. Value Points: rare model with beautiful painting, original costume includes kidskin shoes stamped “Venus Paris Depose”. $700/1000 190. French Felt Doll by Raynal with Original Costume and Box

16” (41 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, brown side-glancing eyes with painted accents, grey lower eye shadow, brown upper eyeshadow with painted brown curly lashes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth


accented lower lips, blonde mohair wig with soft curls, firmly-stuffed muslin body with original celluloid (rhodoid) hands. Condition: generally excellent, slight dustiness and few moth holes on hat. Comments: Raynal, Paris, circa 1937. Value Points: beautiful original facial painting. $400/600 192.

191. All-Original French Cloth Doll by Venus Depicting Shirley Temple

17� (43 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, brown side-glancing eyes with grey shaded accents, grey eyeshadow, painted curly upper lashes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lower lip, blonde mohair wig with arranged ringlet curls, firmlystuffed muslin body with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Paris, Venus, circa 1937, although unlicensed, the doll was clearly designed to appeal to admirers of the popular Shirley Temple child film star. Value Points: beautiful original fresh condition, with artistic painting, flawless condition, wearing original blue organdy dress with flocked flowers, undergarments, socks, and kidskin shoes. $800/1200

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192. French Felt Character Girl in Pink Organdy by Raynal with Original Box

19� (48 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, brown sideglancing eyes with decorative glaze, painted brown upper lashes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with glazed and accented lower lip, blushed cheeks, brunette mohair wig, felt body with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Raynal, Paris, circa 1928.

Value Points: pristine condition of the beautiful doll, with exquisite painting, wearing original pink organdy flowered dress, undergarments, socks, shoes, and preserved in original box. $800/1100

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body with pull-string “mama” crier. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau 6 (red stamp, and incised 6 on head). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1896 when the counterweight sleeping eye mechanism was introduced. Value Points: especially pretty Bébé Jumeau with rare sleeping eyes, original wig, pate, body, body finish, Jumeau earrings, socks and shoes signed “6”, and wearing original pretty antique dress. $1800/2300 194. French Bisque DoubleFaced Bébé from Emile Jumeau Art Character Series

193. French Bisque Bébé Jumeau with Rare Sleep Eyes and Original Costume

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16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented and shaded nostrils, open mouth, shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed

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18” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head with cardboard hood has an alternate face on front and back of head, each face with blue glass eyes and painted features, one face depicting a laughing child with broad grin and row of porcelain teeth, the other a crying child with mouth modeled wide open, and with sculpted tongue and upper row of teeth, brunette mohair wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Marks: 7. Condition: generally excellent, original body finish albeit paint worn on left hand. Comments: Jumeau/ SFBJ, circa 1900, depicting the art character models 203 and 211. Value Points: the rare double-faced laughing/ crying art character, utilizing two models from the 1892 character series has especially fine quality of sculpting and bisque. $6000/8000 194 detail


costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 252 Paris 6. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1912. Value Points: especially fine quality of sculpting with decorative complexion glaze emphasizing the fretful expression, original body and body finish, original wig. $2200/2700

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195. French Bisque Character, 247, by SFBJ with Toddler Body and Original Labeled Box

15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lower lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils of rounded nose, closed mouth modeled as though open with outlined lips, tiny stuck-out tongue, two porcelain upper teeth, brunette human-hair wig, French composition fully jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing, antique chemise. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 247 Paris 6 (head) (original SFBJ label on body). Comments: SFBJ, circa 1912. Value Points: especially fine quality of modeling, choice bisque, original wig, body, body finish, and preserved in original box with illustration of character baby and “Le Bébé a Tete Caractere”. $1100/1400 196. French Bisque Pouting Character, 252, by SFBJ, with Original Wig and Toddler Body

15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lower lashes with dot highlights, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very fretful expression on the downcast lips, brunette hand-tied human hair wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing, antique

197. All-Original French BrownComplexioned Bisque Bébé for Paris Exposition Universelle of 1900

11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head with brown “cafe-aulait” complexion, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, long black lashes, black brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, row of tiny teeth, pierced ears, black mohair fleecy wig over cork pate, French brown complexion and wooden fullyjointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2. Comments: Emile Jumeau/SFBJ, 1900. Value Points: in perfectly-preserved, unplayed with condition, the doll has finest bisque and painting, original body and body finish, is 197 box label wearing original striped silk costume (pencil numbered 2 on inside collar), socks, shoes, gold bead necklace, and has original gilt lettered medallion “Exposition Universelle 1900” and is preserved in her original labeled box. $1200/1800

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in virtually unplayed with condition, has original wig, pate, earrings, body, body finish, chemise dress with lace bodice, Jumeau socks, Jumeau leather shoes signed “Paris Depose 8” with bee symbol, and is preserved in her original box labeled “Louvre Bébé 8”. $2500/3800 199. French Bisque Closed Mouth Bébé, Size 6, by Emile Jumeau with Original Chemise

198. Beautiful All-Original French Bisque Bébé by Emile Jumeau with Original Box for Au Louvre Department Store

19” (48 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, lushly brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth with outlined lips, row of porcelain teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks:8. Comments: Emile Jumeau for the Paris department store, Au Louvre, circa 1890. Value Points: beautiful wide-eyed bébé

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15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 6 (head, with red artist checkmarks) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1888. Value Points: beautiful eyes, original wig, pate, body, body finish, and wearing original muslin chemise dress, socks and Alart shoes impressed “6” with full figure of doll. $2800/3500 200. Petite French Bisque Bébé Jumeau, Size 5, in Original Flowered Chemise and Signed Shoes

14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lower lashes, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 301 Paris 5 (incised on head, and red stamp “Tete Jumeau”)


Bébé Jumeau Diplome d’Honneur (body label). Comments: SFBJ, circa 1900. Value Points: the pretty bébé has original lashes, original Jumeau earrings, original blue flowered Jumeau chemise dress, undergarments, blue socks and black leather shoes signed “Bébé Jumeau Depose 5”. $1100/1300 201. All-Original French Bisque 1907 by SFBJ with Blue Flowered Jumeau Chemise and Signed Shoes 201.

25” (64 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, shaded nostrils, open mouth, shaded and outlined lips, six porcelain teeth, pierced ears, hand-tied wheat-blonde human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, some paint wear on toes. Marks: 1907 1 (head, and red stamp Tete Jumeau) Bébé Jumeau Diplome d’Honneur (paper label). Comments: SFBJ, circa 1907. Value Points: having lovely bisque and painting, the bébé wears original blue flowered Jumeau dress with red silk “Bébé Jumeau” label, Jumeau socks and tan leather shoes signed “11 Paris Bébé” with bee symbols, original wig, pate, body, body finish. $1200/1800

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202. Seven French All-Bisque Miniature Doll in Original Costumes

2 ½” (6 cm.) Each is all-bisque with swivel head, painted facial features, blue eyes, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointing at shoulders and hips, painted blue ankle boots. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1890, the dolls continued to be offered until at least 1912 as they were offered in the SFBJ catalog of that year, described as “Les Lilliputians”. Value Points: the wonderful little dolls are each wearing their factory original costumes including Marquis, folklore and priest. $400/500

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203. Rare Tiny French Bisque Poupée by Jumeau in Original Costume

10” (25 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass inset eyes with darker blue outer rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented center line, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, firmly-stuffed kid poupée body with gussetjointing at hips, stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 0. Comments: Jumeau, circa 1875. Value Points: beautiful and rare tiny poupée in flawless original condition, wearing original costume, matching undergarments, socks, bonnet, leather ankle boots signed “00” and “J”. $2000/3000

204. French Miniature Folding Fan in Frame

6” (15 cm.) l. frame. Faux-bone carved folding fan is decorated with gold leaf painting and oval medallion portraits of elegant ladies; the fan is presented in an oval shadowbox frame with silk twill lining. Excellent condition. Circa 1885. $200/400 205. Outstanding French Bisque Portrait Poupée by PierreFrançois Jumeau with Original Body and Costume

28” (71 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, widely-arched feathered brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with finely-shaded and outlined lips, separately-modeled pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, commercial muslin body with stitch-jointing at shoulders, hips and joints, sculpted porcelain hands, stitched-on leather

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boots with gilt buttons. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: PierreFrançois Jumeau, circa 1867, his portrait poupée exhibited at the 1867 and 1878 Paris International Expositions. Value Points: splendid poupée with finest delicate complexion, soft blushing on cheeks, eyelids, chin and ears, with rare original body, and wearing superb antique costume comprising ivory satin gown with extended train, three-piece set of matching lace-edged undergarments, blue satin parasol, mohair muff and collar, velvet bonnet. $6500/8500

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whistling, composition fully-jointed body with indentation at back torso for rubber ball placement (not included). Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Le Parisienne (red stamp). Comments: Jules Steiner, LeFosse epoch, circa 1895, the doll was originally presented with rubber ball and bellows mechanism allowing the doll to whistle. Value Points: rare model with highly distinctive features, original body and body finish. $1200/1800 208. French AllBisque Mignonette with Unusual Costume

206. Wooden Handled Parasol with Printed Fables

20” (51 cm.) The wooden handled parasol with silver metal tips has a patterned cotton cover with oval medallion scenes depicting various childhood fables. Excellent condition. Early 1900s. $200/300 207. French Bisque Man “Le Parisienne” as Whistler by Jules Steiner

13” (33 cm.) Very slender bisque socket head with elongated throat, strong jawline, blue glass inset eyes, long painted lashes, brushstroked brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with “O” hole in the center designed to appear as though the doll is

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5” (13 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kidedged bisque torso, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, painted features and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, auburn mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted brown ankle boots. Condition: generally excellent, some retouch to boots. Marks: 0. Comments: French, circa 1890. Value Points: the little French mignonette is wearing unusual costume, marked


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“Exposition Paris 1889” and wears a unique headdress in the shape of Eiffel Tower which was constructed for that event; the pattern for the costume appeared in the 1889 issue of La Poupée Modele. $500/800 209. Beautiful French Bisque Bébé, Series C, by Jules Steiner in Original Costume

16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes which operate from wire lever at the back of head, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate, French composition fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sie C 1 (incised) J. Steiner SGDG Bourgouin succ (red stamp). Steiner (eyes signed) Le Petit Parisien (body stamp). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1884. Value Points: beautiful childlike features on the early bébé with original signed body and eyes, original body finish, fine original antique costume, undergarments, socks, shoes, woven bonnet. The doll was featured in Fascinating Dolls by Samy Odin who noted it “perfectly embodies the aesthetic ideal of the last years of the nineteenth century” with its “playful, yet dutiful expression”. $4500/6500

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210. Early French Paper Mache Poupée in Original Costume

17” (43 cm.) Solid domed paper mache shoulder head, painted black pate, painted blue eyes, thick black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, closed mouth, original brunette wig in original coiffure, pink kid poupée body with shapely torso, shapely kid arms and legs, mitten hands. Condition: generally excellent, one vertical 1” separation on front shoulder plate. Comments: French, circa 1840. Value Points: beautiful original complexion and painted features, very sturdy body, the doll is wearing its original perfectly-fitted silver gauze costume, undergarments, silver slippers, woven bonnet. $1100/1700

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211. Pair, French Paper Mache Dolls in Original Costumes

8” (20 cm.) Each has paper mache shoulder head, painted black pate and facial features, blue eyes, closed mouth, pink kid firmly-stuffed poupée body. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1850. Value Points: the dolls are wearing their original costumes, she as Dominican nun, and he as priest. Both dolls are preserved in their original bentwood box. $1200/1500 212. Early French Paper Mache Mechanical Drumming Jester by Theroude

14” (36 cm.) Standing upon a three-wheeled tinplate base is a paper mache jester with black enamel eyes, painted lashes and brows, black painted pate, open mouth, carton torso and legs, wire upper arms, wooden hands, original costume, and posed behind a large drum, holding brass cymbals in his hands. Condition: fair, in need or restoration, mechanism not operating, original costume which is very worn. Comments: Theroude, circa 1840. $1800/2500

213. Grand French Paper Mache Poupée with Antique Costumes

33” (84 cm.) Solid domed paper mache shoulder head, plump round face, black painted hair with feathered details of hair around the forehead, black enamel eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, open mouth, two square cut upper teeth and two lower teeth, rosy cheeks, kid poupée body with gusset jointing at elbows, hips and knees, stitched and separated fingers and toes. Condition: original finish, light lip rub, body is original albeit very worn. Comments: French, circa 1840. Value Points: grand size of the early poupée, original facial finish with lustrous complexion, wearing early cotton gown, undergarments, beautiful woven slippers, and also owning two additional costumes, undergarments, and another pair of woven slippers, along with wooden case in which the doll has been stored for 175 years. $1400/2200

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214. French Market Scene with Fruits, Flowers and Pots, with Bisque Alsatian Doll

9” (23 cm.) The market scene encompasses two sets of 13” wooden shelves which are filled with more than 35 earthenware pots, 11 wooden crates with fruits, 8 baskets with flowers, tin cart with spoked wheels, wooden court with tin scales and accessories. Tending the scene is a 9” bisque head doll with black glass eyes, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, brunette mohair wig, French paper mache body, and wearing an elaborate folklore costume of the Alsace-Lorraine region by SFBJ. Excellent condition. French, circa 1915. $700/900 215. French All-Leather Doll with Painted Features and Original Costume

10” (25 cm.) Firmly-stuffed all-brown leather doll has stitched on leather cover over muslin form, shaped facial features including nose, chin and tiny mouth, defined neck, cut-out eye sockets with applied pupils, painted brows, black wiry hair, hand-stitched leather body. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: for the

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French market, late-19th century, the doll was designed to represent native women of the French Martinique Islands. An article about the dolls appeared in the French journal L’Illustration at that time. Value Points: from a collection of these dolls, each unique, shown in the Musée de la Poupée in Paris, this example wearing white cotton cutwork blouse, matching petticoat under blue silk skirt with demi-train, leather shoes, silk shawl and turban. $500/800 216. French All-Leather Doll with Original Costume and Jewelry

10” (25 cm.) Firmly-stuffed all-brown leather doll has stitched on leather cover over muslin form, shaped facial features including nose, chin and tiny mouth, defined neck, cut-out eye sockets with applied leather pupils, painted brows and dot lashes, black wiry hair, hand-stitched leather body with modeled bosom. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: for the French market, late-19th century, the doll was designed to represent native women of the French Martinique Islands, as described in an article about the dolls


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that appeared in the French journal L’Illustration at that time. Value Points: from a collection of these dolls, each unique, shown in the Musée de la Poupée in Paris, this example wearing white cotton chemise and patterned cotton skirt, silk turban, and with beaded necklace and earrings. $500/800 217. French All-Leather Doll with Elaborate Multi-Layered Original Silk Costume

12” (30 cm.) Firmly-stuffed all-brown leather doll has stitched on leather cover over muslin form, shaped facial features including nose, chin and tiny mouth, defined neck, painted eyes and brows, black wiry hair, hand-stitched leather body with modeled bosom. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: for the French market, late-19th century, the doll was designed to represent native women of the French Martinique Islands; an article about the dolls appeared in the French journal L’Illustration at that time. Value Points: from a collection of these dolls, each unique, shown in the Musée de la Poupée in Paris, this larger example wearing an embroidered white cotton chemise, blue silk skirt with demi-train, elaborate undergarments including lace stockings and sewn-on slippers, silk turban with gold beading and matching shawl. $600/900

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5� (13 cm.) h. priest. The collection of 11 chip-carved village people with sculpted and painted details of face, hair and costume, include the village Priest, Baker with Chef’s cap, seated older couple, man with mountain horn, and various others. Along with four mountain sheep and a brown cow. The figures are displayed on a wooden ladder designed to flip over to form into a chair. Excellent condition, excepting two figures with chipped feet. Germany, late 1800s. $400/600

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219. Two Early Grodnertal Wooden Dolls in Original Costumes

4 ½” (11 cm.) Each is all wooden with one-piece head and torso, painted black sculpted hair and facial features, doweljointing at shoulders and elbows, hips and knees, painted red shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Grodnertal, circa 1840. Value Points: rare early dolls have original painting and each wears its original costume and bonnet. $600/800 220. Swiss Wooden Carved Doll with Bobbed Hair by Huggler

9 ½” (24 cm.) All carved wood, with swivel head, carved bobbed hair with bangs, welldefined features with painted blue eyes, black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, closed mouth, blushed cheeks, peg-jointed shoulders and legs, dowel-jointing at elbows and knees. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Huggler of Switzerland, circa 1930. Value Points: rare model with original painted features, deeplysculpted combmarked hair. $300/500

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221. Wonderful Collection of 8 Tiny Grodnertal Wooden Dolls

½” to 3 ½”. Each is all wooden with onepiece carved wooden head and torso, jointed arms and legs, painted black hair and facial features, and each is wearing its original costume. Condition: very good to excellent, two tiny dolls are missing a leg. Comments: Grodnertal, circa 1840. Value Points: the collection includes the larger with especially nice painting of hair, a matched pair with gold paper bodices, tiny doll in oval box and others. Also included is a tiny wooden bed with two babies. $1100/1500 222.

222. Six German Wooden “Bristle” Dancing Dolls

2” (5 cm.) Each is one-piece carved wood head, arms and torso, loosely dangling

legs, wire pin supports, and each has painted face, hair, hat, and costume. The dolls were designed to “dance” when placed on a platform. Excellent condition. Germany, mid-1800s. $300/500

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single drawer and two cupboard doors, and four carved bone handles. The original blue paper backing is partially intact, along with an original paper inventory label at the back. Excellent condition except crack to side corner of mirror. Germany, attributed to the workshops of D.H. Wagner in Waltershausen, circa 1880. $600/800

223. German Wooden Doll Secretary Desk Attributed to D.H. Wagner in Rare Larger Scale

13” (33 cm.) The wooden desk has original finish to simulate exotic woods and with gilt stenciled designs, with fancily-shaped crest and book shelf, drop-front desk surface with original blue paper cover, and with well-fitted niches, drawers and cubicles, above a long

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224. French Bisque Bébé by Pintel and Godchaux in Factory Original Costume

12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, black glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, open mouth, row of teeth, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, paper mache body


Paris 5. Comments: Henri Delcroix, circa 1885. Value Points: rare model with large expressive eyes, fine quality of bisque, original body and body finish, and wearing original costume with blue velvet trim, velvet Marquis hat, and black leather shoes impressed with “D” in circle. $2800/3500 226. German Bisque Closed Mouth Doll by Kling

12” (30 cm.) Bisque shoulder head, blue glass spiral-threaded eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, twill body with stitchjointing at shoulders and hips, bisque lower arms and legs, bare feet, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Kling, circa 1880. Value Points: lovely gentle expression, fine quality bisque, rare bare feet. $300/500

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5 ½” (14 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, bright cobalt blue glass inset eyes, single stroke brows, tiny nose and closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, tiny ankles, painted white stockings with blue rims, yellow ankle boots with details accented. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1885. Value points: beautiful doll with fancy boots, and wearing original well-detailed costume and undergarments. $500/800 228. French Mahogany Marble Top Toilette Table with Porcelain Accessories

jointed at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: A DF P 3 G. Comments: Pintel and Godchaux, circa 1890. Value Points: factory-original costume of blue pique with lace edging, net undergarments, black stockings and shoes, woven bonnet with blue silk ribbons. $900/1200 225. French Bisque Bébé by Henri Delcroix in Original Costume with Signed “D” Shoes

14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, long painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, shaded nostrils, accented eye corners, closed mouth with beautifully-shaded lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks:

16” (41 cm.) h., 12”w. The mahogany toilette table with inlay pencil stripe has white marble top with hole for insertion of wash bowl, two towel bars, spindle carving, and hinged mirror. Included are porcelain toilette articles with floral and blue decorations. Generally excellent. French, circa 1885. $400/600

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229. Mid-1800s Elegant French Caleche with Original Finish

18” (46 cm.) l. (excluding rod). The sleigh-bed shaped double-sided caleche has woven sides and frame and woven driver’s seat, tinplate floorboards, and scrolled frame, four red metal spoked wheels (two larger in the back). Excellent condition. French, mid-1800s. $700/900 230. French Bisque Poupée by Leontine Rohmer with Trunk and Trousseau

13” (33 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead with pale complexion, brilliant cobalt blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, unpierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, softly-stuffed kid body with shapely torso, kid-over wooden upper arms, porcelain arms to above the elbows, gusset-jointing at hips, wooden ball-jointing at knees, torso pull string designed to attach to knee joints allowing the doll to hold a seated pose. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Mme Rohmer Brevete SGDG Paris (oval stamp on torso). Comments: Leontine Rohmer, circa 1865. Value Points: the petite poupée with maker’s mark has lovely bisque, original body, and owns her original trunk with blue paper lining and a bounty of antique costumes, including brown linen dress with matching jacket and having rick-rack trim, ivory silk dress with red and black striped edging, bright blue linen beach dress with mariner collar at the back, cream/ black woven woolen dress, chemise, two petticoats, pants, stockings with garters, black slippers, three various hats, mohair “ermine” collar, and more. $5000/7000

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233. All-Original French Bisque Bébé Gigoteur by Jules Steiner for Simonne, and with High Chair

231. French Doll-Size Porcelain Dinner Service from Luxury Paris Store of Alphonse Giroux

5” (13 cm.) diam. tureen. Of fine white porcelain with green borders, burgundy and gilt pencil stripe edging, and medallion-framed floral arrangements, the service comprises large double-handled lidded tureen, pair of footed lattice-rimmed compotes, lidded sauce dish with underplate, two lidded casserole dishes, two footed serving plates, footed sauce dish, large bowl, six soup dishes, five small plates, two large serving plates, two oval platters, two small sauce dishes. Along with eight pewter napkin rings, five pewter goblets, cutlery, and a pair of metal three-arm candlesticks. The set was presented in original box with Alphonse Giroux label. Porcelain dishes and accessories are excellent, box is extremely worn. French, the set was presented by the prestige Paris store of Alphonse Giroux which specialized in luxury goods for children and homes, circa 1875. $500/800

232. Lovely French Bisque Bébé, Figure B, by Jules Steiner in Original Costume

18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes which operate from a wire lever at the back of head, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, shaded nostrils, open mouth, outlined lips, two rows of tiny porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate, French composition fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Mark: Figure B No. 2 J. Steiner Bte SGDG (head) Le Petit Parisien (body) J. Steiner (eyes). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1882. Value Points: original body and body finish, original signed eyes, lovely bisque, and wearing original white dress, undergarments, matching cap, stockings, and leather shoes. $3500/4500

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18” (46 cm.) Solid domed bisque head with flat-cut neck socket, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, open mouth, shaded lips, two rows of tiny porcelain teeth, kid-covered carton torso with clockwork mechanism, kid over hinged upper legs, paper mache arms and lower legs, bare feet. When wound, the doll turns its head side to side, waves arms and legs, and cries “mama”. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (original Simonne label on back torso). Comments: Jules Steiner, his Bébé Gigoteur, circa 1880, this being the smallest size made. Value Points: in pristine original condition, the doll has most beautiful bisque and eyes, wearing elaborate original multi-layered costume and bonnet, and is seated in original maple high chair with cane seat, and with rare original boutique label indicating its original store presentation. $3000/4000


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painted blue eyes, black upper eyeliner, closed mouth, original muslin body, porcelain lower arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: the doll was created as “Sewing Companion” according to directions given in various lady’s journals of the era, wearing original red woolen/ brown velvet dress with attached brown velvet “pockets” containing various sewing tools such as scissors, thimbles, needles and such. $800/1000

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234. All-Original English Poured Wax Doll in the Pierotti Manner, with Wooden Bed

20” (51 cm.) Poured wax shoulderhead with rosy-toned complexion, tiny blue glass inset eyes, accented nostrils, closed mouth with lightly-tinted lips, separately-inserted blonde mohair wig, softly-stuffed muslin body with stitch-jointing, poured wax lower arms and legs, bare feet. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: English, circa 1880, in the Pierotti manner. Value Points: all original doll with beautifully-preserved body and hair, is wearing multi-layered antique baby gown and undergarments, and hooded cape with white mohair trim; the doll is resting in antique walnut sleigh bed which is included. $1200/1600 235. German Porcelain “Sewing Companion” Doll with Accessories

9 ½” (24 cm.) Porcelain shoulder head with black sculpted hair waved from her face, formed into a coronet at the crown and held by a snood at the back of her head, painted facial features,

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7 ½” (19 cm.) Two have shoulder heads with sculpted hair and painted facial features, one is pink-tinted porcelain with black painted short curly hair, French kid poupée body, and wearing original blue woolen costume; and the other is bisque with blonde sculpted curls, muslin body, bisque lower limbs, black painted boots, and original silk costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: the miniature ladies in their original costumes are well-preserved, and included is a tiny all-porcelain bathing doll. $400/600

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7” (18 cm.) Porcelain half doll depicting a young girl with sculpted Dutch cap having gilded border and pink stripe, grey striped hair, painted brown eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, arms modeled away from body, porcelain apple clasped in her right hand. The doll is attached to a cardboard candy container which is covered by original green/ivory silk striped skirt. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1910. Value Points: rare porcelain half doll is wearing


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original costume, carries basket of fruit, and has a candy container box hidden under her skirt. $300/600 238. Fine French Maitrise Model Secretaire with Original Key, Charles X Epoch

20” (51 cm.) Of fine mahogany and cherry, the secretaire has a white marble top, ogee-shaped crest, and beautifully-shaped front with flat drop-front desk surface above two dove-tailed drawers. The desk interior features a leather-covered writing surface with centered giltlettered “X”, and various drawers and niches. There is a brass key for the desk front, and the two lower drawers have brass pulls and escutcheons. Excellent condition. French, circa 1825, a superb piece of cabinetry surely created as a maitrise model, and, in addition to features described above, has three secret drawers. $900/1400 239. German Bisque Miniature Dolls in Playful Scene

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18” (46 cm.) overall. 6”l. of head. Carved wooden shoulder head with deeply-sculpted hair and facial features, painted complexion and features, blue eyes, black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, closed mouth, firmly-stuffed upper torso and kid arms, wire cage lower body. Condition: fair/good, original finish with craquelure overall. Comments: Continental, early 1800s. Value Points: excellent detail of hair carving, original unrestored finish, original costume including elaborate coiffe. $1100/1500

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242. Collection of 19th Century Accessories for Poupées

2 ½” (6 cm.) l. box. Including various bone-shaped accessories including lidded buckets and pail, cruet holder (no bottles), and darning egg, along with metal pitcher and egg-shaped metal thimble holder, silver miniature book, and wooden box with a set of carved bone dominoes. Excellent condition. French, circa 1885. $600/900 243. Collection of Miniature Accessories

2 ¼ ” (6 cm.) clock. Including a silver mantel clock with columnar design, gilt ormolu triptych with lithographed images on two frames when folded, and when unfolded revealing three mirrors, pair of turquoise glass fluted bowls on gilt ormolu footed frames, and a turquoise glass candle stick. Generally excellent. Circa 1890. $300/500

241. French Miniature Folding Dollhouse Salon

22” (56 cm.) l. Of heavy card stock, the five-sided room with angled corner windows has open front, and with lithographed walls and elaborately-draped windows, lithographed floor to simulate tapestry carpets. The room has original fireplace with blue silk accent, large ormolu framed mirror, mantel clock and two ormolu framed lithographs. The room is designed to fold flat and is given structure by the side walls of the storage box. Good condition, some wear to fireplace trim. French, circa 1885. $600/900

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kid-edged bisque torso, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig, pegjointed bisque arms and legs painted thigh-high black ribbed stockings, brown heeled five-strap shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: beautiful black stocking girl has luxurious wig, original multi-layered costume. $600/900 245. German All-Bisque Miniature Doll with Garden Furnishings and Dishes

8” (20 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kidedged bisque torso, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, brunette mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and

legs, painted white socks with blue rims, black one strap shoes, and wearing pretty blue cotton chambray dress with lace trim. Condition: generally excellent, chip at hip rim of left. Marks: 190 20. Comments: Germany, circa 1900. Value Points: rare model with lovely face; included is a set of bamboo garden furnishings, the table set with miniature painted metal dishes. $700/900 246. Three German AllBisque Miniature Dolls in Factory-Original Costumes

3 ½” (9 cm.) Each has one-piece bisque head and torso, blue glass inset eyes, painted features, closed mouth, mohair wig, jointed bisque arms and legs, painted stockings and shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1900. Value Points: the little dolls each wear factory original costume, one with rare painted high yellow stockings and especially charming sailor type ensemble. $300/600

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20” (51 cm.) Of fine woods with exotic graining, the set comprises a dressing table with hinged full-length oval mirror with beveled edge and flanking cabinets; matching armoire with center oval mirror and two flanking full-length cabinets with shelved interiors; night stand and chair. Each piece is decorated

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10” (25 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, well-costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Fabrication Française A.L.& Co. Limoges Bébé. Comments: Lanternier, circa 1915. Value Points: very dear doll, trade-named “bébé”, with closed mouth, original body, has especially beautiful eyes, and is posed with a velvet cushion on which are posed a family of wool yarn tabby kittens and mother cat with green glass eyes. $800/1200 250. Two French Cloth Boudoir Dolls in Original Costumes

brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, pink kid poupée body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Lutin. Comments: Lanternier, circa 1914, an unusual model created during the movement for the Renaissance of the French doll. Value Points: dear piquant expression enhanced by slender elongated throat, with throat hollow, and up-tilted face. $600/900

36” (91 cm.) largest. Each has with maskpressed cloth face, painted facial features, floss wig in highly-stylized manner, and cloth body with very elongated torso and limbs, composition lower arms and legs, sculpted high heel shoes. The larger with painted blue eyes and elongated real lashes, is wearing original blue velvet and satin gown with lace trim; and the other with painted brown eyes and dramatically painted eye decorations has white puffs of hair under a fitted orange satin cap which matches her dress. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Poupées Gerb’s Paris (orange dress). Comments: French, circa 1920s, the blue dressed model by Gege, the orange dressed model by Poupées Gerb’s. Value Points: vibrant fresh condition of the highly stylized boudoir dolls of the flapper era, and including an additional mask face and wig by Gege. $400/600

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251. French Cloth Character with Original Costume, Label, and Box

21” (53 cm.) All cloth doll with swivel head, pressed and painted facial features, large brown sideglancing eyes, black upper eyeliner, grey lower eyeshadow, painted brown upper lashes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with pinkglazed lower lips, blonde mohair wig in very curly froufrou curls, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Les Poupées Raynal, Marque Deposée (original paper label). Comments: French, Raynal, circa 1928. Value Points: fresh vibrant condition, wonderful hair, wearing original sateen and felt sundress with floral appliques, felt hair bows, pink felt shoes, undergarments, with original paper label and original box. $800/1200 252. Pair, French Cloth Googly-Eyed “Monique” Dolls by Venus

15” (38 cm.) Each is all cloth, with pressed and painted facial features, brown side-glancing googly eyes, “dot” brows, accented nostrils, heart-shaped lips of closed mouth, rosy cheeks, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: good/ excellent, some costume fading. Comments: French, Venus, their

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Monique model, circa 1925. Value Points: including blonde tousle-curled girl with red felt pinafore with raven and fox appliques, matching shoes; and auburn tousle-curled girl with teal blue pinafore and matching shoes. $900/1400 253. Large French Cloth Doll by Raynal in Original Pink Felt Costume

22” (56 cm.) All cloth doll with swivel head, very plump cheeks, painted large brown side-glancing eyes with shaded coloring, grey lower eyeshadow, brown painted curly upper lashes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with glazed pink lower lip, brown mohair very curly hair, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent, light spotting/fading on arms and dress. Comments: Raynal, Paris, circa 1926. Value Points: beautiful face with artistic painting of eyes and blush, wonderful wig, pink felt costume with applique felt flowers, undergarments, pink felt shoes. $900/1300


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nostrils, closed mouth with rosebud-shaped lips, blushed cheeks, blonde mohair wig, jointed cloth arms and legs. Condition: good, retouch on nose, some light spotting on body, straps worn on one shoe. Comments: Venus, circa 1927. Value Points: beautiful painting on face with dramatic eye and cheeks blush, wearing original hot pink felt costume and matching bonnet and shoes. $700/900 255. French Cloth Doll by Pintel in Vibrant Pink Felt Costume 254. French Cloth Girl with Brilliant Pink Felt Costume by Venus

18� (46 cm.) All cloth doll with pressed and painted facial features, painted blue side-glancing eyes with white eyedots, dark brown eye shadow around the eyes, single stroke brows, accented

20� (51 cm.) All cloth doll with swivel head, pressed and painted facial features, large brown side-glancing eyes, black upper eyeliner, long painted lashes, single stroke brows, bright red lips with center accent line, rose blushed cheeks, auburn mohair curly wig, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (silver medallion P F on dress). Comments: French, Pintel, circa 1928. Value Points: wonderful stylish flapper era girl with unusual colored hair, original vibrant hot pink felt costume with abstract design applique detail, undergarments, matching shoes. $700/900

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256. French Lithographed Tin Windmill as Candy Container

13” (33 cm.) The tin candy container, in the shape of a mill with flagpole and revolving windmill has richly lithographed designs depicting the mill exterior, a young lad leaning on the upper window above a sign “Le Moulin de la Galette”, and a woman standing at the base, pointing to the selection of candy forms. Marked Modele Depose and letters CG intertwined. The tile-decorated roof removes for access to the candy interior. Very good condition, some darkening. French, late 1800s. $700/900 257. French Bisque Character, 229, by SFBJ as Schoolboy

14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, narrow blue glass inset eyes, painted brown curly lashes, one-stroke brows, shaded nostrils, open mouth, shaded lips, row of porcelain teeth, French composition fully-jointed body, brunette mohair bobbed wig. Condition: generally excellent, original body finish with some wear on left hand. Marks: SFBJ 229 Paris 4. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1912. Value Points: deeply impressed laughter lines and eye crinkles on the cheerful-faced boy, fine bisque, original wig and pate, original body and body finish, wearing antique checkered school smock, trousers, cap, shoes. $1100/1500 258. French Bisque Character, 287, by SFBJ with Toddler Body

19” (48 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, ombre eye shadow, painted lower lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, tongue, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks:

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71 Unis France 149 287 10. Comments: SFBJ, Unis France epoch, circa 1925. Value Points: rare model with excellent condition, original body and body finish, nice antique costume may be original, original shoes. $400/600 259. French Bisque Character, 290, by SFBJ

14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, real lashes, painted lower lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, shaded lips, two porcelain upper teeth, brunette mohair bobbed wig, French composition toddler body with jointing at shoulders and hips, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 71 Unis France 149 290 6. Comments: SFBJ, Unis France epoch, circa 1927. Value Points: rare character model by SFBJ. $600/900 260. Especially Pretty French Bisque Bébé, Model 250, by SFBJ

24” (61 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lower lashes, brushstroked brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, open mouth with hint of smile, row of sculpted teeth, impressed dimples at chin, philtrum and sides of lips, brunette mohair wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, original body finish albeit finish worn on hands, one finger missing. Marks: SFBJ 250 Paris 11 (head) Bébé Jumeau Diplome d’honneur (label on body). Comments: SFBJ, circa 1912. Value Points: especially pretty example of the seldomfound model with wonderful sculpting, wearing charming antique costume and bonnet. $800/1100 261. French Paper Mache and Fur Toy Dog as Candy Container

7 ½” (19 cm.) Firmly-constructed paper mache pup with lush white fur cover overall except face and legs, long fluffy tail, amber glass eyes, black nose tip, leather ears. The head of the dog removes for access to the candy container interior. Very good condition albeit dusty. French, circa 1890. $200/400

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262. French Bisque Bébé by Emile Jumeau with Original Costume and Signed Shoes

20” (51 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners closed mouth with shaded outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 9 (head) Bébé Jumeau Bte SGDG Depose (body stamp). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1888. Value Points: pretty bébé with expressive eyes, original body and body finish, original blonde mohair wig and wearing lovely original dress with cutwork trim, blue knit stockings, and black shoes signed “Bébé Jumeau Depose 9”. $2800/3500 263. French Paper Mache and Fur Toy Dog as Candy Container

8” (20 cm.) Firmly-constructed paper mache pup with lush white fur cover overall except face and legs, long fluffy tail, amber glass eyes, black nose tip, leather ears. The head of the dog removes for access to the candy container interior. Very good condition albeit dusty. French, circa 1890. $300/500

264. Rare French Porcelain Child Doll by Sevres Porcelain

11” (28 cm.) Pink-tinted porcelain socket head with highly-characterized features, very large painted brown eyes with large black pupils, dark upper eyeliner, painted all-around lashes, feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with shaded downcast lips, blushed cheeks, brunette human hair, French composition body with jointing at shoulders and hips, wearing original chemise. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Sevres porcelain works, one of a series of seven “artistic doll heads” created by that firm in 1917 during the Renaissance of the French doll movement. Value Points: examples from that series are rarely found, this doll with exemplary quality of sculpting and artistic painting. $1500/2500

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10” (25 cm.) Wooden chair with shapely-carved back rails and leg supports, cabriole legs, and woven seat, with original teal-blue painted finish. Excellent condition. French, circa 1860, rare early chair. $300/500 266. Rare and Gorgeous French Bisque “Eden Bébé” with Original Chemise, Box and Signed Eden Bébé Shoes

22” (56 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, shaded nostrils, open mouth, outlined lips, row of porcelain teeth, impressed chin dimple, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Eden Bébé Paris 11 (incised). Comments: Fleischmann & Blodel, an early model of that doll, circa 1890. Value Points: pristine unplayed with condition, exemplary bisque with desirable pale complexion contrasting the rich brown eyes, original wig, pate, body, body finish, earrings, chemise, leather shoes signed “Eden Bébé Paris 11” and original wooden box. $3500/5500

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excellent. Marks: Made in Germany. Comments: maker unknown, designed as store display piece. Value Points: rare Kewpie model with glass googly eyes. $1500/2100

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268. French BlackComplexioned Paper Mache Googly, Model 307, by SFBJ

12” (30 cm.) Paper mache socket head with ebony black complexion, brown glass googly eyes, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with row of painted teeth, black wig, composition toddler body, well costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ Paris 3. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1925, their 307 model. Value Points: rare little character with dramatic googly eyes. $900/1300 269. Two German All-Bisque Dolls as Japanese Children

267. Rare Grand-Sized German AllBisque Kewpie with Glass Googly Eyes

18” (46 cm.) All-bisque with swivel head and jointed arms, sculpted topknot, forelock and side curls, large blue glass side-glancing googly eyes, painted curly upper lashes, accented nostrils, closed mouth with impish smile, sculpted blue wings. Condition: generally

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4 ½” (11 cm.) Each is all-bisque with painted hair and facial features, jointed bisque arms, and includes girl with painted brown hair and forelock curl, painted side-glancing googly eyes, crooked smile, painted orange shoes, and girl with sculpted and painted cap, very narrow side-slant eyes

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and brows, closed mouth, painted pink shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1915. Value Points: each of the little girls has black mohair wig in up-swept fashion, and wears Japanese-style silk costume. $200/400 270. Very Rare French Cloth Character Doll “Titi” by Poulbot with Original Label

16” (41 cm.) All cloth doll with chiffon-over-muslin stitch-shaped face, painted facial features including shaded blue eyes with white accent dots, single stroke brows, thin line mouth, and with stitched-on felt ears and red yarn hair, muslin firmly-stuffed body with separately-stitched fingers, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: very good, some wear to chiffon on face. Marks: Les Poulbottes “Titi” de Poulbot Modele Depose (paper tag). Comments: Titi was designed by Francisque Poulbot, the noted French illustrator, and represents the urchin orphan boy of Montmartre during WWI era. The doll appeared in French department stores for one or two years only, circa 1915. Value Points: very rare cloth version of the Poulbot character, wearing original felt costume and wool cap, and with original label. $800/1200 271. French Cloth Doll by Raynal Depicting Shirley Temple in Original Costume

21” (53 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, narrow blue side-glancing eyes, dark upper eyeliner, painted lashes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with smiling expression and row of painted teeth, blonde mohair wig with arranged ringlet curls, muslin stitch-jointed body with celluloid hands. Condition: generally excellent, light nose touch-up, Comments: Raynal, French, circa 1938, the doll was designed to represent the popular American child film star of Shirley Temple, and was featured in a 2004 exhibit at the Musée de la Poupée titled “The Raynal Dolls, 50 Years of Luxury for Little Girls”. Value Points: rare model with original ringlet curled coiffure and wearing original plaid cotton dress with matching onesie undergarment, socks, shoes. $800/1100

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273. German Porcelain Bathing Doll Known as “Frozen Charlotte”

16” (41 cm.) One-piece porcelain figure of young standing toddler, posed with legs askance and arms held in front of body with folded fists, having pink-tinted facial complexion, painted black hair with swirling curls around the face, painted brown eyes with spiral threading, grey and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, closed mouth with wide center line. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1885, designed for play as bathing dolls, the model began to be known as “Frozen Charlotte” referring to a popular poem of the era. Value Points: rarer brown eyes and pink tinted facial complexion. $300/500

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8 ½” (22 cm.) Pink-tinted porcelain figure of standing toddler, legs posed askance and arms extended in front of body with little folded fists, black painted hair with stippled curls around the forehead, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, circle accent at nostrils, closed mouth. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1890. Value Points: rare size, pink-tinted complexion, and especially wonderful expression with little turned-up nose and impressed dimples at lip corners. $300/500 275. Rare Ebony-Complexioned Character by Mystery Maker

272. German Porcelain Bathing Doll in Wonderful Costume with Accessories

12” (30 cm.) One-piece all porcelain figure of young child in standing pose with arms held at sides and having folded fists, sculpted black hair with well-detailed modeling of curls, painted pale blue outlined eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, blushed cheeks. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1880. Value Points: rare variation of the popular “bathing doll”, with unusual detail of hair and pose, wearing antique swimsuit with brass anchor pin and carrying antique fishnet and lithographed tin medallions. $500/700

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11” (28 cm.) One-piece figure of a standing toddler, made of unknown very heavy weight material, with original glazed ebony complexion, with sculpted very tightly-curled short hair, sculpted facial features and body musculature and dimples, arms extended to the sides with forward-facing palms. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: maker unknown; in his book, Fascinating Dolls, Samy Odin describes the doll as poupard, and notes “Of very fine workmanship, probably French...it is possible that it is the master


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mold for a rubber poupard�, late 1800s. Value Points: rare doll with intriguing mysterious background. $800/1000 276. Fine German Bisque Closed Mouth Doll, Model 719, by Simon & Halbig

20� (51 cm.) Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading and darker outer rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, dimpled chin and philtrum, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body, straight wrists, antique blue linen suit with cutwork

collar and cuffs, undergarments, socks and shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S 12 H 719 dep. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1885. Value Points: rare model with most endearing poignant expression has finest bisque and painting, original body and body finish. $1200/1700

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277. Rare Model of French Bisque Bébé by Emile Jumeau, Incised “Brevete Jumeau” Mark

26” (66 cm.) Bisque socket head, very deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and multifeathered brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth, shaded and outlined lips, separately-modeled pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Brevete SGDG Jumeau 12 (incised, and artist checkmarks) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, the depose model was introduced in 1885/86 and were his first systems for sleeping eyes; the system was unsuccessful and those heads which had been designed for this use (with a small drilled hole at the back of the head for placement of the turning knob) were simply presented with the in-demand classic paperweight eyes. The only qualities that denote the original intention are the unusual Jumeau incised marking and the factory-filled small hole at the back of head. Few examples of the luxury model exist, and especially in this large and expensive size. Value Points: rare model has exemplary bisque and painting, original body and body finish, original dress (wear to silk panel), undergarments, Jumeau socks and Jumeau signed shoes. $4500/6500 278. French Curly Mohair Salon Dog

19” (48 cm.) Firmly-constructed paper mache dog is lavishly covered with curly white mohair “fur” including long curled tail and floppy ears, and has a swivel head with shaved face excepting tip of nose, amber glass eyes. Excellent condition, some dustiness. French, circa 1900, an unusual breed for this popular accessory. $500/700 279. German All-Bisque Miniature Doll with Original Pique Costume

8” (20 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, peg-jointed slender bisque

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arms and legs, painted white socks with magenta rims, blue two-strap heeled shoes. Condition: generally excellent, one flake on upper leg rim. Marks: 15 (head and torso). Comments: Germany, circa 1890. Value Points: beautiful doll in rare large size for all-bisque, wearing original white pique mariner costume, undergarments. $500/800

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18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes with dot highlights, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, open mouth with slightly-parted lips, shaded outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, brunette human hair wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, arms are correct albeit not original. Marks: SFBJ 238 Paris 8. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1912. Value Points: especially fine quality of bisque with lustrous patina, wearing antique velvet boy’s costume. $900/1200 281. French Paper Mache Polichinelle in Original Costume

14” (36 cm.) Paper mache head with highly-characterized features including oversized nose and jutting chin, painted complexion, painted blue eyes and black upper eyeliner, closed smiling mouth with painted teeth, white mohair wig, ivory silk jester costume over Polichinelle torso with classic humps at front and back torso, wooden hands, paper mache lower feet with orange shoes. Condition: Polichinelle excellent, some frailty of costume. Comments: French, circa 1890. Value Points: petite example of the popular culture figure with wellpreserved complexion, original jester costume and Marquis bicorn hat, with original attached hanging strings. $700/900 282. French Bisque Bébé Steiner, Figure A, with Rare Bisque Hands

20” (51 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes with “dot” highlights, widely

fringed brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded lips, pierced ears, impressed dimples at chin and philtrum, brunette mohair wig over original pate, French composition fully-jointed body, bisque hands with separately-sculpted fingers and painted nails. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: J. Steiner Bte SGDG Paris Fre A 15. Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1888. Value Points: beautiful bébé with softly blushed features, original body with rare bisque hands, and wearing lovely antique costume highlighted by purple velvet dress, and with original kidskin shoes. $3000/4000

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to the museum in memory of Lucie Doucet, the child who played with it during the 1890s and left it to her descendants”. $3000/4000 284. French Doll’s Maple Wood Toilette with Mirror and Porcelain Wash Set

21” (53 cm.) Of maple wood with bamboostyle carving, the toilette table has towel bars, single drawer, white marble top, and mirror between hinged brackets. Arranged on the toilette table is a white porcelain wash bowl and pitcher with blue and red berries, along with three matching porcelain pieces. Excellent condition. French, circa 1890. $300/500

283. French Bisque Bébé Mascotte by May Freres with Beautiful Eyes

20” (51 cm.) Bisque socket head, very deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, dark painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and multi-feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with very full outlined lips, dimpled chin, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fullyjointed body. Condition: generally excellent, original body finish albeit light scuffing. Marks: Mascotte 1. Comments: May Freres, circa 1890. Value Points: especially beautiful example of this model has finest bisque, gorgeous deep paperweight eyes, and wearing antique costume, and lace bonnet. The doll is shown in Fascinating Dolls by Samy Odin, who noted that the doll “was given

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285. French Porcelain Washbowl and Pitcher, and Parasol

7” (18 cm.) l. parasol. Including porcelain washbowl and pitcher of Sevres blue with gold edging and floral detail, along with a poupée’s parasol with carved bone handle and tip, porcelain knob with gilt harp design, and with black silk cover. Wash bowl and pitcher excellent, parasol has damaged tines. French, circa 1875. $200/400


286. Outstanding AllBisque Mignonette with Trunk and Trousseau of Costumes from Patterns of La Poupée Modele

5 ½” (14 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, single stroke brows, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, black knee-high stockings, brown onestrap shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 886. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1885 for the French market. Value Points: the beautiful mignonette is presented in her original trunk along with a large trousseau of handmade costumes based upon original patterns appearing in the journal La Poupée Modele, and along with an uncut imprinted fabric of costumes from the September 1899 journal of La Poupée Modele. The doll appears in Samy Odin’s book, Fascinating Dolls. $1400/2100

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288. German Bisque Closed Mouth Doll by Simon and Halbig with Twill Body

287. French All-Bisque Barefoot Mignonette with Trousseau

5 ½” (14 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged slender bisque torso, cobalt blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed elongated slender bisque arms and legs, bare feet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1 (head and torso). Comments: French, circa 1880. Value Points: especially beautiful model, the mignonette is presented in her early woven trousseau box with a selection of undergarments, bonnets and shoes based upon original designs in La Poupée Modele. The doll is shown in Fascinating Dolls by Samy Odin, with note that the trousseau elements were made by Mathilde Heritier. $1200/1700

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10” (25 cm.) Solid domed bisque swivel head on kidedged bisque shoulder plate, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, twill-over-wooden body with dowel-jointing at shoulders, hips and knees, bisque forearms and lower legs with bare feet, lovely antique dress and undergarments. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1880. Value Points: the rarity of the model is enhanced further by very beautiful expression and fine quality of bisque, bare feet. $1600/2100


289. Beautiful French Bisque Bébé, Size 1, by Emile Jumeau with Deep Paperweight Eyes

11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows with feathered details, accented nostrils, open mouth with outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, French composition and wooden fullyjointed body, lovely costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1. Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1895. Value Points: rare little size 1 bébé is notable for especially beautiful eyes, has lovely bisque and painting, original body and body finish. $1400/1800

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12” (30 cm.) The maple wood chair in bamboo-styled carving has natural finish and has a rose silk upholstered seat with silk covered button tufting, braided edging and gold tacks. Excellent condition, especially fine state of preservation. French, circa 1885. $500/700 291. Rare French Bisque Bébé Attributed to Pannier with Original Costume and Signed “P” Shoes

17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump cheeks, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes with “dot” highlights, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and accented lips, impressed dimples at philtrum and chin, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed

body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 6. Comments: attributed to Charles Pannier, circa 1885, whose firm was notable for its couturier costumes created under the direction of Madame Pannier, and of which dress is likely an example. Value Points: rare model with very expressive features, gorgeous eyes, original body finish, original costume and original leather shoes signed “P” in script. $3500/4500

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original patented body by Adolf Wislizensus, circa 1895. Value Points: beautiful doll with fine bisque and painting, original rare body with original finish, antique costume, along with porcelain wash bowl and pitcher. $500/800 293. German Bisque Character, 247, Known as “Baby Jean” by Kestner 292. German Bisque Child Doll, 394, by Bahr and Proschild with Rare Original Body

27” (69 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, shaded nostrils, open mouth, shaded and outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body with unusual system of hip jointing, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, original body finish albeit some tightly-strung crushing at top of torso. Marks: 394 14. Comments: Bahr and Proschild, with

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14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth with accented lips, two porcelain upper teeth, brunette human hair, composition baby body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: f made in Germany 10 247 JDK 11. Comments: Kestner, circa 1914. Value Points: gentle-featured character baby with welldetailed sculpting, original body and body finish. $500/700


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294. All-Original German Bisque Character Baby with French Mechanical Toy

11” (28 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, tinted baby hair and brows, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, open mouth, two lower teeth, composition baby body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: AM Germany 351/0/K. Comments: Marseille, circa 1925. Value Points: the little character has rarer brown eyes, wears factory original gown, undergarments and bonnet, and holds its own little toy, a tin mechanical figure which, when wound, walks and beats the drum which it holds. $300/500 295. Grand German Bisque Character, 211, by Kestner

26” (66 cm.) Bisque socket head, small brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, brushstroked brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, open mouth, pale outlined lips, impressed dimples at lip corners and philtrum,

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double chin, ash blonde mohair curly wig over plaster pate, composition bent limb baby body, antique costume including woven bourrelet cap. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: G made in Germany 20 211. Comments: Kestner, circa 1915. Value Points: the large size of the beloved model with especially fine modeling and complexion. $600/900 296. Two French Toy Plush Glass-Eyed Dogs

12” (30 cm.) -15”. Including seated bulldog with cream and black mohair plush coat and velvet mask face, amber glass eyes, leather collar with silver studs that are impressed “Fadap”; and brown velvet dog with embroidered nose and mouth, large glass googly green eyes, woven collar, floppy ears. Both good/very good condition. French, circa 1920. $400/600

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297. German Wooden Dollhouse Furnishings and Two Dollhouse Ladies

6” (15 cm.) dolls. Maple wood doll furnishings includes a kneehole desk with elaborate niches and drawers and desk chair, white marble top pedestal table, and set of upholstered furniture with original green silk seats and back, and including settee, two arm chairs, four side chairs. Along with two bisque dollhouse ladies with painted features, muslin bodies, bisque lower limbs, and wearing original costumes. Generally excellent, one arm missing on armchair. Germany, circa 1890. $400/700 298. Early Wooden English Dollhouse with Faux-Brick Facade

40” (102 cm.) h., 36”w. 14”d. The two story wooden dollhouse has painted facade with red brick on upper floor and brown brick or stone on lower portion, with four upper windows, each with detailed keystone frame, two three-sided bay windows on the lower floor, flat roof line with architectural detail, double front door with paneled detail below the columned entrance roof, and

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299. A Family of Norwegian Cloth Dolls by Ronnaug Petterssen in Original Costumes

17” (43 cm.) and 8” The larger doll has felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, blue eyes with glazed highlights, outlined eyes, single stroke brows, closed mouth with wide center accent line, blushed cheeks, blonde mohair bobbed wig, muslin body with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Ronnaug Petterssen (original tag on costume). Comments: by the noted Norwegian artist, Ronnaug Petterssen circa 1940. Value Points: in fresh vibrant condition, the doll wears original beautifully-detailed folklore costume; included are four miniature cloth dolls in original costumes by Petterssen. $800/1200 300. German Wooden Doll Furniture with Gilt Stencil Designs

10” (25 cm.) Each of pinewood and with ebony finish that is accented with gilt garland stencil, and with painted white edging, including two drawer chest with hinged mirror, armoire with mirrored double doors, and cupboard with mirrored upper doors. Very good condition. Germany, circa 1880. $300/500 301. Beautiful and All-Original French Bisque Bébé G.D., Size 1, by Henri Delcroix

9” (23 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, single stroke brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig, French composition body with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Paris G.D. 1. Comments: Henri Delcroix, circa 1887, the firm registered that mark in that year. Value Points: especially pretty doll with lovely bisque and eyes, original wig,

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1900. Value Points: pristine condition of the original facial complexion and painting, well-detailed beautiful original costume and shoes. $400/600

15” (38 cm.) Paper mache socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig, composition body with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2. Comments: Fleischmann & Blodel, circa

303. French Paper Mache Doll in Original Folklore Costume

16” (41 cm.) Paper mache socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, four teeth, brunette mohair wig, French paper mache body with jointing at shoulders, elbows and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 3. Comments: Fleischmann & Blodel, circa 1890. Value Points: fine original finish and complexion, the doll is wearing elaborate original folklore costume, jewelry and coiffe. $700/900 303.1. Pair, French Wooden Doll Chairs with Woven Seats

13” (33 cm.) The pair of wooden chairs with elaborately-constructed spindles have woven seats. Excellent condition. French, circa 1880, rare to find as a pair. $400/500

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17” (43 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, shaded brown side-glancing eyes, dark brown upper eyeliner, brown upper curly lashes, single-stroke brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with glazed and accented lower lips, brunette mohair bobbed wig, firmly-stuffed muslin body with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: very good, unplayed with, some shelf dust, moth holes in collar and cuffs. Comments: Raynal, circa 1935. Value Points: the doll wears original stylish costume of red felt with silver buttons, matching tam and shoes, undergarments, and with original box. $300/500 305. French Felt Stylish Flapper-Era Doll in Green Felt by Venus in Original Box

15” (38 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, grey side-glancing eyes with white accent dots, brown upper eyeliner, painted curly lashes, accented nostrils, closed mouth with glazed lower lip, brunette mohair wig, firmly-stuffed muslin body with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Venus, late 1920s, the last dolls of the Cardaillo epoch. Value Points: pristine original condition with vibrant colors of the stylish flapper era dress in lime and forest green with pink felt floral appliques, matching bonnet and shoes,

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306. Large French All-Felt Girl in Stylish Green Knit Costume by Raynal, with Original Label

23” (58 cm.) Felt swivel head, pressed and painted facial features with very plump face, brown side-glancing eyes with white accents, grey eye shadow, painted brown upper curly lashes, single stroke brows, closed mouth, brunette mohair side-parted wig, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent, one moth hole in leg. Marks: Les Poupées Raynal (original paper label). Comments: Raynal, circa 1928. Value Points: the wistful-faced doll with side-glancing eyes is wearing original green knit sweater with argyle pattern, matching scarf, green ribbed skirt, undergarments, mittens and cap with pom-pom tip, socks, brown leather shoes. $1100/1500


307. French AllFelt Character Boy in Original Knit Costume by Nicette, with Original Box

17� (43 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, blue side-glancing eyes with white accent dots, grey eye shadow, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lower lips, brunette mohair wig in short boyish fashion, all felt body with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, Nicette, circa 1930. Value Points: charming young man with fine original finish, wearing felt shirt and shorts with felt braided belt, orange and yellow knit sweater and leggings, leather shoes, and preserved in original box. $1200/1500 308. Outstanding French Bisque Character Girl in Elaborate Original Costume by Raynal

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17� (43 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, very plump face, glazed brown side-glancing eyes with white accent dots, grey lower eye shadow, brown painted upper lashes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lower lips, blushed cheeks, brunette mohair wig with bangs and fluffy curls, felt body with jointing at shoulders and hips.

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Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, Raynal, 1928. Value Points: especially beautiful doll with deeply-defined features, rosy cheeks, original felt costume with applique stripes and collar, bow, organdy undergarments, socks, kidskin shoes. $1800/2500

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309. All-Original French Bisque Bébé “Dep” in Luxury Costume

14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lower lashes, brushstroked brows, accented eye corners, open mouth, shaded and outlined lips, modeled teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition body with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: Dep 4. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1910, the model was presented as an Eden Bébé in original box. Value Points: beautiful bébé with luxurious mohair wig and lashes, original body, and wearing lavish original dress and bonnet, original shoes. $1400/2100 310. French Bisque Poupée by Gaultier as Gentleman

23” (58 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid shoulderplate, blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, shaded nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, French kid poupée body with gusset-jointing. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 6 (head and shoulderplate) F.G. (shoulderplate). Comments: Gaultier, circa 1875. Value Points: wonderfully costumed gentleman poupée with moustache and antique costume including top hat, and cane. $2500/3500 311. Beautiful French Bisque Bébé by Denamur with Original “Le Bambin” Body and Original Costume

27” (69 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, long painted curly lashes, wide brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with very full shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette hand-tied human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: E 12 D. Comments: Denamur, circa 1890, with the deposed body articulation system registered by him in that year. Value Points: fine all-original condition of the wideeyed bébé, with very fine bisque and painting, original wig, original rare body with original finish, and beautiful antique aqua silk dress, undergarments, socks, shoes. In his book, Fascinating Dolls, Samy Odin noted that the doll was “from the most deluxe line of bébés produced by Etienne Denamur in the company’s earliest years”. $3000/4000 312. French Bisque Marotte in Original Costume

13” (33 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, with ball-shaped carton torso which contains music box, and a carved bone handle. When twirled, music plays. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 3200 AM 11/0 Dep. Comments: for the French market, circa 1890. Value Points: the luxury party favor has original silver fringe-edged silk costume and bonnet. $400/600

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313. French Doll’s Wooden Armoire with Beveled Edge Mirror

26” (66 cm.) Chestnut wooden armoire with ball and stick ornamental rail around the crest, columnar sides, single drawer, and a large door with beveled edge mirror, shelved interior. Excellent condition. French, circa 1890. $600/800 314. French Mahogany Lady’s Desk and Candle Holders

14” (36 cm.) h. 12”w. The mahogany desk features four fancy spindled legs, large pencil drawer, leather writing surface, and a cupboard back with four small drawers and wooden knobs. Included are two brass and metal threearm candleholders. Generally excellent. French, circa 1885. $500/800 315. French Mahogany Tall Chest

15” (38 cm.) The mahogany tall chest has four drawers with inlay edging of exotic woods, the drawers with dove-tailed construction, and having brass ring pulls. Very good condition, some lacks to back panel. French, early 1800s. $300/500 316. French Faience Dinner Service by Luneville

5” (13 cm.) diam. bowl. Of softpaste (faience) with creamy white background and magenta painted rims, and with magenta and blue flowers and leaves, the service includes large bowl, eight dinner plates, large oval tureen, round lidded tureen, large oval platter, two footed compotes, small lidded sauce dish, two footed serving plates, gravy boat, two round serving plates, relish dish, lidded relish dish. Generally excellent, few small flakes. French, Luneville, circa 1885. $300/400 317. French Bisque Bébé by Rabery and Delphieu with Rare Double Row of Teeth

18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows with feathered details, accented eye corners and nostrils, open mouth with shaded outlined lips, two rows of teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: R. 0 D. Comments: Rabery and Delphieu, circa 1885. Value Points: beautiful example of the rare model, original luxury wig, original body and body finish, and wearing beautiful antique woolen dress with maroon velvet trim, and matching bonnet, undergarments, striped knit stockings, and leather boots. $3000/4000

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28” (71 cm.) The wooden-framed store front with lithographed marblepattern paper cover, is designed as a late 18th century French post office, and is designed to hinge open to serve as a writing tablet for child. The post office contains a drop box with late-posted letters “le derniere levee”, windows for sending telegraphs and buying postage, and a telephone booth (“cabine telephonique publique”), and has various supplies and tools including stamps, letters, scale, blotter, ink bottles and more. Very good condition, some paper rubs. French, N.K. Atlas,

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the parlor game company owned by Nicolas and Keller, circa 1900, is a fascinating view of communication possibilities at that time. $400/600 319. French Child’s Papeterie in Original Box with Rare Accessories

8” (20 cm.) w. The paper-covered wooden box with lettered label “Papeterie” on the lid, hinges open to reveal fitted interior, with changeable calendar on the inside lid, and various envelopes, stationery, blotter, inkwells, and such, and notable with a revolving globe with wooden pedestal. Very good condition.


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320. Early 20th Century Paper Mache Candy Container Portraying Harold Lloyd

11” (28 cm.) The paper mache figure with over-sized head is posed standing upon a platform with attached candy container, with spring jointing at the neck, left arm and cigarette, painted facial features, side-glancing eyes, painted costume and sculpted hat. Condition: very good, few paint rubs. Comments: early 20th century, the figure depicts Harold Lloyd, famed American silent film star. Value Points: the amusing caricature is enhanced by bouncy activity of the spring jointing. $200/400

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321. Three French Poupards with Variations of Style and Size

10” (25 cm.) 16”, and 22” Each is of paper mache with one-piece body and legs, jointed arms, and attached socket head, and includes a swaddling baby, and two others with defined legs; each has sculpted facial features and painting, painted baby caps and baby costumes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1890, the term “poupard” was used for several centuries to denote a baby in swaddling clothes, but by the end of the 1800s was specifically used to describe these bazaar-quality dolls. Value Points: very fine state of preservation, the dolls are very rare to find, despite (or because of) their bazaar backgrounds. $400/600 322. French Paper Mache Character Doll, Model 284, by SFBJ with Pouting Expression

20” (51 cm.) Paper mache socket head, blue glass inset eyes, brown painted upper lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with pursed lips as though pouting, blushed cheeks, brunette human hair in original coiffure, composition and wooden balljointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 71 Unis France 149 284. Comments: SFBJ, Unis France epoch, 1920s. Value Points: fine gleaming original complexion, expressive features, original wig, body, body finish, wearing original cotton dress, undergarments, woolen socks and brown leather shoes. $300/500

323. All-Original French Paper Mache Flirty-Eyed Toddler, 247, by SFBJ in Mariner Costume

20” (51 cm.) Paper mache socket head, blue glass sleep and “flirty” eyes, dark eye shadow, painted lower lashes, short feathered brows, rounded nose, open mouth, two porcelain upper teeth, tongue, brunette human hair bobbed wig, composition and wooden balljointed toddler body with side-hip jointing. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 71 Unis France 149 247. Comments: SFBJ, Unis France epoch, circa 1920. Value Points: beautiful complexion with rosy cheeks, well-functioning flirty eyes, original wig, toddler body and body finish, and wearing factory original mariner costume of white pique jacket, blue woolen shorts, socks, shoes, sailor cap with red pom-pom. $400/600

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18” (46 cm.) Paper mache socket head, blue glass sleep and side-glancing flirty eyes, dark upper eye shadow, painted lower lashes, short feathered brows, open mouth, two porcelain upper teeth, tongue, brunette wig, composition toddler body with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 71 Unis France 149 287. Comments: SFBJ, Unis France epoch, circa 1920s. Value Points: flirty-eyed child has original walking style toddler body and original dress, undergarments, socks and shoes. $300/500 326. French Paper Mache FlirtyEyed Character, Model 287, by SFBJ with Original Costume

324. French Paper Mache Flirty-Eyed Character, Model 287, by SFBJ with Original Costume

24” (61 cm.) Paper mache socket head, blue glass sleep and flirty-eyed child, dark eye shadow, painted lower lashes, open mouth, tongue, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition body with side-hip jointing. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 71 Unis France 149 287. Comments: SFBJ, Unis France epoch, 1920s. Value Points: well-preserved original complexion with blush, original wig, body, and cream satin dress with matching bonnet. $300/500

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18” (46 cm.) Paper mache socket head, brown glass sleep and “flirty” eyes, dark upper eye shadow, painted lower lashes, open mouth, two porcelain teeth, tongue, brunette bobbed wig, composition toddler body with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 71 Unis France 149 287. Comments: SFBJ, Unis France epoch, circa 1920s. Value Points: fine original complexion with rosy cheeks, flirty eyes, original body,


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body finish, and wearing cotton playsuit with printed designs of playful children, socks and shoes. $300/500 327. Rare French Composition Laughing Character Baby, Model 281, by SFBJ in Original Presentation

16” (41 cm.) Composition shoulder head, bald pate with sculpted curls across the forehead, small blue glass sleep eyes, painted short lashes, lightly-feathered brows, accented nostrils of rounded nose, open mouth, two upper teeth, firmly-stuffed muslin torso and legs, stitchjointing at hips, composition jointed arms. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Paris 281 71 Unis France 149. Comments: SFBJ, Unis France epoch, 1920s. Value Points: very rare model with superb sculpting, especially of impressed laughter lines and dimples on cheeks, fine original finish, wearing original swaddling costume and presentation bunting with cutwork trim. $700/900 328. Large French Paper Mache Walking Character, Model 247, with Original Costume

29” (74 cm.) Paper mache socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, dark upper eyeshadow, painted lower lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, two porcelain upper teeth, tongue,

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brunette mohair bobbed wig, five-piece composition walking-style body with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 71 Unis France 149 247. Comments: SFBJ, Unis France epoch, 1920s. Value Points: rare largest size of the impish-featured character, with fine original complexion, wig, body, and original coral satin dress and hat, undergarments, socks and shoes. $400/600 329. Very Rare French Paper Mache Character, 263, by SFBJ with Two Additional Prototype Heads

25” (64 cm.) Paper mache solid domed head with flanged neck, sculpted curly locks, blue glass eyes, short painted lashes, open mouth, two upper teeth, tongue, firmly-stuffed muslin body with stitch-jointing at hips and shoulders, composition hands. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 11 SFBJ 263 Paris. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1918. Value Points: very rare model with wonderful detail of hair sculpting, fine original condition, wearing original dotted Swiss dress, undergarments, and cap. Included with the doll are two additional 263 head models (as is condition), one of untinted bisque, and one of painted bisque, providing a wonderful study group. $900/1300

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composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Tete Jumeau (red stamp) 9 (incised) Bébé Jumeau Diplome d’Honneur (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau/SFBJ, circa 1900. Value Points: pretty bébé has original wig, body, body finish, chemise, undergarments including original bébé stays, Jumeau socks and shoes, and original labeled Jumeau box. $1200/1500

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331. Petite French Bisque Bébé Depose by SFBJ

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9 ½” (24 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lower lashes, brushstroked brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, open mouth, outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent, body finish worn albeit flaking on torso. Marks: Depose SFBJ 2/0. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1905. Value Points: charming petite size with lovely bisque, original wig, pate, body, body finish. $700/900 332. Petite French Bisque Bébé by SFBJ

11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, French composition and wooden fullyjointed body, nice antique costume, undergarments, leather shoes. Marks: SFBJ Paris 2. Condition: bisque excellent, body is original with original finish albeit two fingers missing. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1910. Value Points: pretty doll in the Bleuette manner. $300/500 333. French BrownComplexioned All-Bisque Doll with Bare Feet

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5” (13 cm.) All-bisque with light brown complexion, solid domed bisque swivel head, brown glass inset eyes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, elongated bisque torso, pegjointed bisque arms and legs, bare feet, with original beaded belt and silk fringe skirt. Condition: generally excellent.

330. French Bisque Bébé Jumeau with Original Chemise, Signed Shoes and Box

22” (56 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, lushlypainted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, shaded lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette hand-tied human hair, French 333.

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Comments: French, circa 1885. Value Points: rare brown-complexion on the early bare foot all-bisque. $500/800 334. Very Rare French Bisque Bébé by Emile Jumeau with Rare Fouquet-Douville Eye Mechanism

27” (69 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass eyes which open and close or turn side-to-side by unique mechanism inside the head, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, brushstroked and multifeathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, open mouth, shaded and outlined lips, row of porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Tete Jumeau SGDG 12 (incised, head) Bébé Jumeau (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1891, with movable eye system deposed by Fouquet and Douville in that year; the dolls with unique cut-out design at the back of the head were commission by the two men from the Jumeau firm, although few examples were ever made. Value Points: very rare model, especially in this larger size 12, with complete and perfectly functioning rare eye system, beautiful bisque and painting, original body and body finish, original costume including leather shoes signed “12 Paris Depose” with bee symbol. $4000/5500 335. French Brown Curly Mohair Salon Dog

18” (46 cm.) Firmly-constructed paper mache dog in reclining pose, has swivel head and is lavishly covered with curly brown mohair except shaved muzzle, brown glass inset eyes, black painted nose. Excellent condition. French, circa 1890. $300/500

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13� (33 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, painted brown hair with stippled details, brown glass inset eyes, brown single stroke brows, painted curly lashes, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with smiling expression, outlined lips, row of sculpted teeth, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 227. Comments: German production of SFBJ model

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227 for the French market, circa 1920. Value Points: very fine quality of sculpting on the cheerful-featured character. $500/800 337. French Bisque Character with Painted Eyes, 237, for SFBJ in Original Costume

13� (33 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, sculpted brown hair with forelock details, painted blue eyes, dark eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with row of teeth between the shaded


lips, French composition body jointed at shoulders and hips. Condition: bisque excellent, original body finish albeit flaking on hands and upper torso. Marks: 237. Comments: German production of SFBJ model 237, for the French market, circa 1920. Value Points: the lad wears his original costume of leather-belted smock, pants with suspenders embroidered “J”, socks, shoes. $300/500 338. German Bisque Character “Whistling Jim” by Gebruder Heubach with Original Costume and Label

11” (28 cm.) Solid domed bisque head with flanged neck, blonde sculpted hair, intaglio painted blue eyes with large black pupils, single stroke brows, dark eyeliner, closed mouth with “O” shaped “whistling” hole in mouth, muslin body with bellows in torso, jointed hips and shoulders, composition hands. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Heubach (square) 8774 Germany 2. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1910, when bellows is squeezed the doll “whistles”. Value Points: the doll wears original striped romper suit and cardboard label “Whistling Jim”. $400/600 339. French Wooden Cart with Horse

27” (69 cm.) A firmly-constructed kidskin covered horse with attached saddle and harness, brown glass eyes, leather ears, is pulling a wooden cart with two large spoked wheels, and having double seats on either side of the cart. Excellent condition. French, circa 1890. $400/600 340. French Bisque Bébé E.J. by Emile Jumeau with Lovely Costume

17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: E 7 J (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1884. Value Points: the pretty brown-eyed bébé has fine creamy bisque and original wig, wears lovely silk costume, undergarments, socks, shoes, velvet cape and matching bonnet, fur collar, muff and agate-tipped wooden-handled parasol with silk cover. $3000/4000

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341. Cloth Celebrity Doll Depicting Maurice Chevalier in Original Costume

24” (61 cm.) The cloth-covered paper mache one-piece figure of handsome adult man has painted brown hair and painted facial features, blue sideglancing eyes, fringed brows, closed mouth in wide beaming smile with center row of teeth, slender tall body in elegant pose. Condition: very good, smudge on right side of face. Comments: in his book, Fascinating Dolls, Samy Odin wrote “Maurice Chevalier [was] discovered at an antique shop in Valencia, whose owner had been waiting, he said, for several decades for the right person to come along who would adopt this unusual doll which had come from a legendary cabaret in the City of Light.”. Value Points: the unique figure wears his original black woolen formal suit, with pearl stickpins, black bow tie, and the classic Chevalier straw bowler. $300/500 342. Pair, Carved Wooden Articulated Figures Depicting Maurice Chevalier and Claude Rains

19” (48 cm.) Each is constructed of flat-dimension wood, having onepiece head and torso, articulation at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, with artistically-painted facial features and costumes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: circa 1920s, included is Maurice Chevalier with saucilyperched yellow hat, grey suit with polka dot tie and lapel flower; and Claude Rains in red and black harlequin costume. Value Points: the classic articulated dancing figures of the 1800s continue that tradition into these artful depictions of early 1900 celebrity performers. $400/500 343. Pair, Rare French Terra Cotta Dolls Depicting Pierrot and Columbine Designed by Willette for Gallais

8 ½” (22 cm.) Each is all terra cotta with swivel head, sculpted facial features, jointed arms and legs, she with red hair arranged with topknot, spit curls and chignon and with sculpted earrings and side-glancing eyes painted ballet slippers and silk and net ballet costume; and he with painted grey pate, upper glancing eyes, painted shoes with pom-poms, and wearing original silk Pierrot costume with ruffled collar and silk pom-poms. Condition: Good, she with split at back torso, original costumes are frail. Marks: Willette (ink script on feet). Comments: Pierrot and Columbine were designed by French artist Adolphe

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Willette, and produced under commission by the Parisian publishing firm of P.J. Gallais, circa 1917. Value Points: rare to find whimsical renditions of the Parisian popular culture figures. $600/800 344. French Paper Mache Pierrot with Clapping Cymbals, Model 257, by SFBJ

15” (38 cm.) Paper mache head with flanged neck, white complexion, painted 345. black skull cap, painted 344. facial features, brown eyes with grey eye shadow, black single stroke brows, closed mouth with bow-shaped lips, wire upper arms and legs, composition hands and lower legs, and wooden block torso with bellows which, when squeezed, cause Pierrot to clap the cymbals he holds in his hands. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 257 Paris. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1920. Value Points: the cymbal clapping clown has fine original facial painting with dramatically painted eyes and black beauty spot, bellows functions well, original satin Pierrot costume; also included (not shown) are two additional hand-puppet Pierrots in fair condition. $400/600 345. German Doll’s Bentwood Chair in the Thonet Manner

12” (30 cm.) Bentwood arm chair with elegant curving and woven rush seat is in the Thonet manner. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1910. $200/400 346. All-Original French Cloth Character Doll by Venus, Earliest Period Production, In Original Box

16” (41 cm.) Cloth head with pressed and painted facial features, large blue side-glancing painted eyes, brown upper eyeliner, two white accent dots in each eye, “dot” brows, rosebud-shaped lips of closed

mouth, fleecy blonde mohair wig, pink muslin body with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: doll is excellent, silk dress is frail. Marks: Les Poupées en Etoffe “La Venus” Modeles Deposes A.C. Paris (label on box). Comments: Adrien Carvaillo, who with his wife Marie Laure, introduced the line of Venus dolls about 1921; this model is similar to one shown in the Etrennes catalog of Printemps department store of that year. Value Points: earliest period of the rare “Venus” doll has wonderful wig, artistic painting, is wearing original frail silk dress, black velvet jacket with matching beret trimmed with silk rosebuds, undergarments, socks, shoes and is preserved in her original labeled box. $500/900

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shadow, painted lower lashes, mohair lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, brunette human hair ringlet-curled wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, antique silk dress, undergarments, stockings and original flat black shoes. Condition: generally excellent, original body finish albeit extensive flaking on left arm. Marks: Unis France 71 149 306 Jumeau 1938 Paris (head) Princess (large impressed letters on back torso). Comments: SFBJ, circa 1938, the doll, representing Princess Elizabeth, was made by SFBJ upon the occasion of her visit to Paris as a young girl; the doll was issued in this large exhibition size in a very limited number, and is a smaller commercial size offered by Parisian department stores. $1700/2500 348. French Bisque Portrait Doll of Princess Margaret for Louis Vuitton with Original Labeled Hat

18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep and side-glancing flirty eyes, painted lower lashes, feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with rich-painted lips, blonde wig with ringlet curls, French composition and wooden fullyjointed body. Condition: generally excellent, original body finish with flaking on left arm and left leg. Marks: 71 Unis France 149 306 Jumeau 1938. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1938, portrait of the English Princess Margaret, this version with custom costume created under commission for the Parisian store of Louis Vuitton. Value Points: the doll wearing original ivory brocade taffeta gown, undergarments, socks, shoes, strand of pearls, and a wide-brimmed woven bonnet with velvet banding and flowers, and having original label “Louis Vuitton rue Marceau 78 Paris”. $1100/1500 349. French Rare Variation of Princess Elizabeth with Painted Eyes and Unique Neck Attachment

347. Grand-Sized French Bisque Portrait of Princess Elizabeth, Model 306, by SFBJ with Signed “Princess” Body

33” (84 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep and flirty eyes, dark eyeliner, ochre eye

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18” (46 cm.) Solid domed paper mache head with flat-cut neck, painted brown side-glancing eyes with white accent dots, black upper eyeliner, brown eye shadow, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, brunette wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with


flat-neck upper torso to accommodate to head. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1938. Value Points: rare variation of the portrait Princess Elizabeth doll, having unusual neck construction and painted eyes, and wearing original rayon faille dress, peach cotton undergarments, woven socks, white leather shoes. $900/1200

Unis France 149 288-5. Comments: SFBJ, Unis France epoch, circa 1930. Value Points: the little baby wears its original ruffled baby gown, lace edged bonnet, undergarments. $400/500 351. Rare French Paper Mache Character “Mariette” by SFBJ, An Exclusive for the Children’s Journal, Benjamin.

14” (36 cm.) Paper mache socket head, brown glass sleep and side-glancing flirty eyes, ochre eye shadow, painted lower lashes, mohair lashes, tiny button-shaped nose, tiny mouth with parted lips and shy smile, four teeth, brunette human hair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, one finger missing. Marks: Benjamin (and Unis France logo). Comments: SFBJ, 1930s, the model was created and made exclusively for the publishers of the children’s magazine, Benjamin, and represented a little girl, Marietta; the magazine presented costume patterns for the doll and she also served as a promotional doll for Petit Bateau children’s knit undergarments. Value Points: seldomfound character with absolutely charming expression, original finish, body, body finish, original costume, socks and shoes. $500/800

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352. French Paper Mache Toddler, 247, with Flirty Eyes and Original Costume by SFBJ

18” (46 cm.) Paper mache socket head, blue glass sleep and side-glancing flirty eyes, mohair lashes, ochre eyeshadow, short feathered brows, painted lower lashes, accented nostrils, open mouth, two porcelain upper teeth, tongue, brunette human hair bobbed wig, French composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 71 Unis France 149 247. Comments: SFBJ, Unis France epoch, circa 1920s. Value Points: impish-faced toddler with wonderful expression, original finish, brows, wig, body, body finish and wearing original costume. $400/500

350. French Paper Mache Character Baby, Model 288, by SFBJ in Original Costume

14” (36 cm.) Solid domed paper mache socket head, painted brown hair, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, open mouth, composition toddler body with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: very good, original finish with some complexion rubs. Marks: 71 351.

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353. French Bisque Laughing Character, 226, by SFBJ with Fine Gleaming Complexion

17� (43 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, brown painted hair in short boyish manner with stippling around the forehead, narrow blue glass inset eyes, brown painted lashes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with defined tongue tip, shaded and accented lips, double chin, French composition toddler body with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 226 Paris 6. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1912. Value Points: especially fine quality of bisque and painting, fine lustrous patina of complexion. $1200/1700

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354. French Paper Mache Bulldog with Growler

18� (46 cm.) Paper mache bulldog with well-defined textured finish and musculature, painted cream and black finish, black ears, brown glass eyes, ruff and leather studded collar with chain leash, tiny hidden wheels for pull-along movement; his hinged jaw opens when the chain leash is pulled, revealing ferocious teeth,and causing the bulldog to growl. Very good condition with some craquelure and paint rubs on original finish. French, late 19th century, an earlier version of the popular toy that was made for several decades. $900/1300


355. French Bisque Crying Character, 233, by SFBJ with Original Toddler Body

19” (48 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, untinted sculpted boyish hair in side-swept manner, narrow brown glass inset eyes, brown painted lashes with dot highlights, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth modeled as though wide open in crying expression, sculpted tongue and two rows of porcelain teeth, French composition and wooden fully-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 233 Paris 8 (head). Comments: SFBJ, circa 1910. Value Points: especially fine sculpting creates a very expressive model with deeply-defined creases around the mouth and eyes, very fine quality of bisque. $1800/2200

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356. Two French Leather Doll Purses and Dog-Head Parasol

6” (15 cm.) Each with hand-tooled leather frame and silverplate clasp and frame, the smaller with registration number on the frame, secret opening system, leather hand and belt loop; and the other with decorative silver accents and bail handle. Along with a wooden handled parasol with brass figural dog head and black silk parasol. Excellent condition. French, circa 1885. $200/300 357. All-Original French Bisque Bébé by SFBJ with Luxury Costume

19” (48 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, open mouth, outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, French composition body with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent, original finish with flaking on hands. Marks: SFBJ Depose 7. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1900. Value Points: beautiful paperweight eyes, the little girl has luxurious original wig, wearing original rose silk dress with brown velvet trim, undergarments, net stockings with black leather shoes. In his book, Fascinating Dolls, Samy Odin noted the doll as a “splendid example of classic dolls from the beginning of 20th century”. $700/900

358. French Bisque Bébé by SFBJ with Beautiful Early Costume

18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lower lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, outlined lips, porcelain teeth, brunette human hair wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose SFBJ 7. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1900. Value Points: the pretty child doll wears lovely antique lace dress, undergarments, fancy pressed flannel bonnet with black velvet ribbons, white fur muff and collar, socks, and earlier cream kidskin shoes impressed Aux Enfants Sage of Paris. $800/1200

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359. German Bisque Asian Child, Model 500, by Bruno Schmidt

15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head with amber-tinted complexion, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, dark eyeliner, black feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, shaded lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, black mohair wig in original coiffure, amber-tinted composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 500 BSW (in heart) 2. Comments: Bruno Schmidt, circa 1900. Value Points: flawless bisque with beautiful complexion, original wig, body and body finish, original costume. $800/1100 360. German Bisque Asian Child, 164, Attributed to Simon and Halbig

15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head with amber-tinted complexion, brown glass sleep eyes, black painted lashes, incised eyeliner, black brushstroked brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, open mouth, 361. shaded lips, four porcelain teeth, black mohair wig in upswept coiffure, amber-tinted composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 23 164 38. Comments: attributed to Simon and Halbig, circa 1900. Value Points: beautiful complexion enhanced by soft rose blushing, original body and body finish, original wig. $900/1200

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361. German Brown-Complexioned Bisque Toddler, 353, by Marseille with Original Costume

12” (30 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, black painted hair with shaded edges, light brown complexion, small brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, single stroke brows, composition toddler body with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: AM Germany 353/1/K. Comments: Marseille, circa 1925. Value Points: the South Seas Baby has fine original complexion and body finish, original costume. $300/500 362. Petite German Amber-Tinted Asian Child “Ellar” by Marseille

8” (20 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, painted black hair with shaded detail, amber tinted complexion, tiny brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, tinted brows, closed mouth with center accent line between the lips, amber tinted composition baby body, silk costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: A M Ellar (in triangle) Germany 2/0 K. Comments: Marseille, circa 1920. Value Points: very fine amber complexion enhanced by fine modeling, original body and body finish. $300/500 362.

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363. Rare German AllBisque BrownComplexion Baby, Model 410 by Heubach Koppelsdorf

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11” (28 cm.) Allbisque with rich brown complexion, one-piece solid 364. domed head and torso, painted black hair with shaded details, painted small brown upper glancing eyes, black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full lips, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs in bent baby pose. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 410 2/0 Germany. Comments: Heubach Koppelsdorf, circa 1918. Value Points: rare large all-bisque baby with fine lustrous brown complexion, original costume and turban. $700/900 364. Pair, German Brown-Complexioned Bisque Characters, 399, by Heubach Koppelsdorf

8” (20 cm.) Each has solid domed bisque socket head, black painted hair, dark brown complexion with lustrous finish, tiny black glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with full lips, pierced ears, brown composition body with jointing at shoulders and hips. Marks: Heubach Koppelsdorf 399 Germany. Comments: Heubach Koppelsdorf, circa 1920. Value Points: endearing pair with excellent flawless complexions, original bodies and body finish, original skirts, beads, brass earrings. $500/750 365. German Amber-Tinted Bisque Asian Child, 164, Attributed to Simon and Halbig

17” (44 cm.) Bisque socket head with amber-tinted complexion, brown glass sleep eyes, black painted lashes, incised eyeliner, black brushstroked brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, open mouth, shaded lips, four porcelain teeth, black mohair wig in upswept coiffure, amber-tinted composition and wooden balljointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 265 164 44. Comments: attributed to Simon and Halbig, circa 1900. Value Points: fine lustrous complexion, original wig, body, fine body finish, and original costume. $1100/1400

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366. Pretty German Bisque Doll “The Dollar Princess”

24” (61 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, shaded lips, four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: The Dollar Princess 53 Germany. Comments: circa 1900. Value Points: very pretty child doll with unusual markings, original body and body finish, wearing pretty antique costume. $400/500 367. German Bisque Closed Mouth Doll “Dep” by Simon and Halbig for the French Market

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19” (48 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass deep paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, 368. brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Dep 8. Comments: Simon and Halbig for the French market, circa 1900. Value Points: lovely bisque on the closed mouth doll, original body and body finish, pretty antique costume. $1200/1500 368. French Paper Mache and Curly Mohair Dog as Candy Container

14” (36 cm.) Firmly-constructed paper mache dog is covered with curly white mohair, and has shaved muzzle and feet, curly tail, black inset eyes. The head removes for access to the candy container interior. Very good condition, some dustiness. French, circa 1890. $300/500

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369. Petite German Bisque Child, 341, by Bahr and Proschild

13” (33 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette human hair, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: B.P. 341 dep. Comments: Bahr and Proschild, circa 1890. Value Points: pretty doll with nice antique costume, and owning her own little rubber doll. $300/500

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370. Sonneberg Bisque Doll, Model 137, with Closed Mouth by Bahr and Proschild

24” (61 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, large brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows with feathering, accented eye corners and shaded nostrils, closed mouth with very full outlined lips, defined space between the lips, pierced ears, brunette hand-tied human hair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, nice antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 137 15. Comments: Bahr and Proschild, circa 1885. Value Points: pretty wide-eyed child with innocent expression, closed mouth, original body and body finish. $1100/1500 371. French Mohair Pull-Toy Bunny on Wooden Wheels

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14” (36 cm.) A firmly-stuffed mohair bunny with long yellow ears and tail, is posed upon a metal frame with wooden wheels, amber glass eyes, metal chain link leash. A partial label on one wheel reads “Fabrication Parisienne A.W. Modele Depose”. Very good condition, some mohair sparseness. French, circa 1920. $200/400

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373. French Paper Mache Character, Model 275, by SFBJ

15” (38 cm.) Solid domed paper mache head with flanged neck, bald pate, painted facial features, grey downcast eyes, fringed upper lashes, short stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, peach muslin body with stitch-jointing at shoulders and hips, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 275 Paris. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1930. Value Points: rare model with fine original finish, unusual downcast eyes. $300/500 374. French Paper Mache Character, 274, by SFBJ in Original Mariner Costume

16” (41 cm.) Solid domed paper mache head with flanged neck, painted facial features, pale blue downcast eyes, thick dark upper eyeliner, closed mouth with outlined lips, defined space between the lips, firmly-stuffed peach cotton torso and upper limbs, composition lower legs, composition hands, left hand posed in little fist. Condition: very good, original finish, separation across the seam line at crown. Marks: SFBJ 274 Paris 4. Comments: rare model, wearing original white shirt, blue mariner costume comprising shorts and sailor cap. $200/400

372. French Paper Mache Character, Model 277, by SFBJ in Original Costume

19” (48 cm.) Solid domed paper mache head with flanged neck, painted blue eyes, feathered brows, closed mouth, muslin torso and upper arms and legs, composition lower arms and legs. Condition: very good, light craquelure at side of head, fingers rubbed. Marks: SFBJ 277 Paris. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1930s. Value Points: rare model with deeplyimpressed dimples and original finish, original cotton romper suit. $300/500

375. French Brown-Complexioned Closed Mouth Paper Mache Character, 247, by SFBJ in Original Costume

13” (33 cm.) Paper mache socket head with brown complexion, brown inset eyes, painted lashes, single stroke brows, mohair lashes, coral shaded lips of closed mouth, brown fleecy wig, brown paper mache body with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 71 Unis France 249 247 Paris. Comments: SFBJ, Unis France epoch, circa 1930s. Value Points: wonderful expression, flawless complexion, and wearing original Spanish costume. $300/500 373.

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376. French BrownComplexioned Open Mouth Paper Mache Character, 247, by SFBJ in Original Martinique Costume

13� (33 cm.) Paper mache socket head with brown complexion, brown inset eyes, painted lashes, accented nostrils, open mouth, painted teeth, pierced ears, brunette hair, composition body with jointing at shoulders, elbows, and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 71 Unis France 149 247 Paris. Comments: SFBJ, Unis France epoch, circa 1930. Value Points: fine original complexion with enhanced rosy cheeks, painted teeth, original folklore costume. $300/400 377. Very Rare French Paper Mache Character, 246, by SFBJ with Original Costume and Labeled Box

21� (53 cm.) Paper mache (hard composition) solid domed 377. head with flanged neck, brown sculpted hair with side part and forelock curl waved across the forehead, painted brown side-glancing eyes with unusual white eyedots, thick dark upper eyeliner with four painted upper lashes above each eye, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with two painted teeth, muslin body, composition hands. Condition: generally excellent, flaking on right hand. Marks: SFBJ 246 Paris 9 (head). Comments: SFBJ, circa 1930. Value Points: rare model in fine unplayed with condition, artful painting of hair and eyes, wearing original flannel costume and cap, and preserved in original box with colorful illustration label. $600/900

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379. Rare Italian Mechanical Walking Doll by Marazzi

18” (46 cm.) All felt doll over firm armature body, pressed and painted facial features, blue side-glancing eyes, dark eye shadow, painted upper lashes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blonde mohair braids, felt jointed arms, felt legs with hinged hips and hidden wheels under soles of feet, brass soles, original felt dress and shoes, organdy undergarments. Mechanism in torso when wound by attached torso key, should cause the doll to walk, turn head, move arms up and down; intricate switch details in feet can direct the doll to turn right or left. Condition: fair, some spotting, costume faded, mechanism needs adjustment. Marks: Made in Italy Brevetto (feet). Comments: Italian, Marazzi, the firm operated from 1926-1929 only. Value Points: very rare doll with notable intricate mechanical feature. $300/500 380. French Felt Miniature Doll by Venus in Original Costume

378. Pair, French Cloth Character Dolls “Poupées Gerb’s” in Original Costumes

21” (53 cm.) Each has felt mask face with pressed and painted facial features, brown side-glancing eyes, painted upper lashes, brown eyeliner, single stroke brows, bow-shaped mouth, muslin stitch-jointed body. Condition: good, all original albeit some fading, dustiness, and few moth holes. Marks: Poupées Gerb’s 29 Rue Gauthey Paris Made in France (original cloth label on girl). Comments: Poupées Gerb’s, the Paris cloth doll studio, circa 1930. Value Points: the pair of dolls wear stylish children’s wear of the era, the boy with wonderful argyle sweater, striped stockings and black and white britches with matching brimmed cap, the girl with locks of hair peeking from the sides of her stitched-on cap. $900/1300

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8” (20 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, blue side-glancing eyes, black eyeliner and dainty lashes, tiny bow-shaped mouth, blonde mohair wig with very curly locks, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: very good, some light dustiness. Comments: Paris, Venus, circa 1928. Value Points: precious miniature doll is wearing her original organdy flapper era dress with felt applique flowers, felt bow in hair and felt orange shoes. $200/400 381. Rare French Felt Character, 247, with Sleep Eyes by SFBJ

15” (38 cm.) Felt-over-pressed cardboard socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lower lashes, single stroke brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, bow-shaped lips of closed mouth, blonde mohair flocked curly hair, felt body with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: fair/good, some dustiness, costume fading, few moth holes in body. Comments: SFBJ, their


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model 247, SFBJ registered a depose for this sleep eye construction in 1924; the doll is discussed in Fascinating Dolls by Samy Odin page 232. Value Points: the doll wears original blue cotton dress with felt applique trim, matching cap; the model was produced only in very limited numbers. $300/600 382. French Felt Studio Doll by Venus in Original Organdy Costume

20� (51 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, brown sideglancing eyes with glazed highlights, grey and tan eye accents, black upper eyeliner, painted lashes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with coral lower lip, brunette mohair wig, muslin body with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: very good, some dustiness, Comments: Venus,

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circa 1935. Value Points: especially pretty girl wears her original cutwork organdy dress with pink rayon trim and underdress, pink felt shoes. $300/600 383. French Felt Studio Doll by Raynal in Original Mariner Costumes

20� (50 cm.) Felt swivel head with smooth complexions, painted facial features, painted sideglancing eyes with tan and white accent dots, grey lower eyeshadow, painted lashes, single stroke brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with glazed and accented lower lip, brunette mohair bobbed wig, muslin body with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: very good, unplayed with condition, some dustiness. Comments: French, Raynal, circa 1933. Value Points: the side-glancing doll is wearing original felt mariner costume. $300/500

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384. French Cloth Boudoir Doll Attributed To Gege

29” (74 cm.) Muslin mask face with pressed and painted facial features, dramatically-painted brown eyes with grey and white accents, mohair lashes, closed mouth, blonde fleeced hair with elaboratelyarranged rolls and ringlet curls, elongated muslin torso and upper limbs, composition hands and lower legs, gold painted heeled shoes. Condition: some facial spotting, nose dent. Comments: French, attributed to Gege, circa 1920. Value Points: fabulous coiffure and richly-decorated eyes, original velvet costume in pristine condition. $200/300 385. French Cloth Boudoir Doll with Original Costume

23” (58 cm.) Pressed and painted muslin mask face, blue accented eyes, dramatically accented eyes, single stroke brows, platinum fleeced hair with arranged curls, elongated muslin torso and legs, composition lower legs with shapely calves and high heels, painted silver shoes, composition hands. Condition: some facial spotting, costume fading. Comments: French, circa 1920. Value Points: the artfully-painted doll wears original cotton dress with matching cap. $200/300 386. Pair, Rare French Cloth Art Dolls Depicting Russian Dancer and Pierrot by Konovaloff

11” (28 cm.) and 15”. Each is all cloth with stitch-shaped chiffon-covered face, painted facial features, elongated bodies in the salon-doll manner. Condition: generally excellent, some light wear to chiffon. Comments: the dolls were created in the studio of the Parisian milliner, Konovaloff 385.

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in the post WWI years by his skilled seamstresses; this particular pair were acquired by Musée de la Poupée from the original owner who had been gifted them during the early 1920s. Value Points: very rare dolls include Russian dancer with painted brown side-glancing eyes, blonde floss hair in long braid, sewn-on red leather boots, and wearing beautifully-made silk gown with beaded center panel, laceedged organdy undergarments, beaded necklace, and very elaborate metallic-fringed headdress with beaded trim; and Pierrot with artfullypainted upper glancing eyes with dramatically-painted eye accents and painted tear, wearing black silk Pierrot costume decorated with tulle ruffled collar and pom-poms, black skull cap. $600/900


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387. Rare French Paper Mache Doll with Flocked Complexion and Sleep Eyes, by SFBJ

21” (53 cm.) Pressed paper mache head with flocked finish to simulate felt, wooden painted blue sleep eyes, mohair lashes, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blonde mohair curly wig, felt body with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: good, some costume fading. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1929, the rare variation of their 301 model in unusual medium. Value Points: rare model wearing original felt costume with felt appliques, original box. $300/500 388. Rare German Celluloid Doll by Schildkrot Commissioned for SFBJ

24” (61 cm.) Celluloid socket head,

blue glass sleep and “flirty” eyes, incised eyeliner, feathered brows, open mouth with coralshaded lips, two porcelain upper teeth, tongue, auburn mohair bobbed wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing. Condition: head excellent, body is original with original finish albeit some craquelure and missing mama crier. Marks: (turtlemark on head). Comments: SFBJ, 1930s, the head was commissioned by SFBJ and is on original SFBJ toddler body, a rare short-lived union at that time. Value Points: rare model with delightful expression, original wig and factory original costume. $300/500 389. French Set of Skittles with Amusing Costumes by Derolland

6” (15 cm.) Of molded rubber, the 12 piece skittles set depicts various children, performers, occupation, and such, each with painted features and costumes, along with original rubber ball. The set is heavily played with and has extensive wear. French, circa 1890. $300/400

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original costume of lace-trimmed dress, undergarments, white socks, and white kidskin boots by Alart with impressed full-figure of doll and “11”. $1100/1400

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391. Petite German Bisque Child, Model 1249, by Simon and Halbig

390. French Bisque Bébé “Dep” with Original Body and Costume

24” (61 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lower lashes, slightly-modeled brushstroked brows with decorative glaze, accented nostrils, open mouth, outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, original brunette hand-tied human hair wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Dep 11 (incised) Tete Jumeau (red stamp). Bébé Jumeau Diplome d’Honneur (original paper label on torso). Comments: SFBJ/Jumeau, circa 1900. Value Points: pretty doll with fine lustrous patina, original body and body finish, original wig, and wearing lovely

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12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth with outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, auburn human hair wig, composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S&H 1249-3 Germany. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1900. Value Points: rare petite size with expressive features, original wig, body, body finish and fine antique costume. $300/500

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392. French Borzoi Dog and Wood Cabinet with Painted Flowers

6” (15 cm.) The firmly-structured paper mache borzoi dog is lavishlycovered with white fur and has shaved face, amber glass eyes, open mouth; along with a wooden chest of drawers with curveshaped top and drawers, painted ochre finish with colorful floral and garland design, brass knobs. Excellent condition. Wonderful 393.

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accessories for small bébés or poupées. $300/500 393. French Wax Doll in Original Communion Costume, as Candy Container

11” (28 cm.) Honey-toned wax shoulder head, painted blue eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, blonde fleeced wig, carton upper torso and hollow lower body as candy container, and covered by organdy communion dress, muslin upper arms, wax hands. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1890. Value Points: wearing original well-detailed communion costume; and having hidden candy container base. $300/500

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394. French Bisque Bébé “Dep” in Rare Petite Size 0

9 ½” (24 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lower lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Dep 0 (head) (original SFBJ paper label on torso). Comments: SFBJ, circa 1900. Value Points: rare tiny size with fullyarticulated body, lush original wig, original body finish and beautiful early leather shoes. $400/600 395. French Bisque Bébé Jumeau “Dep”, Size 15 with Original Signed Jumeau Body

35” (89 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lower lashes, dark eyeliner, brushstroked brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, open mouth, shaded and outlined lips, row of porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette hand-tied human hair wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Dep 15 (incised) Tete Jumeau (red stamp) Bébé Jumeau Diplome d’Honneur (body). Comments: Jumeau/SFBJ, circa 1900. Value Points: largest size of the pretty model, with original body and body finish, original wig and pretty antique costume including silk parasol. $1100/1300

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some flaking at back lower left leg. Marks: SFBJ 251 Paris 4. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1915. Value Points: delighted character has fine bisque, original body and body finish, original costume, wig, and is preserved in original labeled box. $700/900 397. Two French Bisque Characters by SFBJ with Handmade Costumes

8” (20 cm.) Each has solid domed bisque socket head, painted brown hair, painted facial features, blue eyes, closed mouth, five-piece paper mache body. Condition: bisque excellent, body finish very worn on one. Marks: 227 (3/0) and 235 (3/0). Comments: SFBJ, circa 1918, made in Germany under commission from SFBJ. Value Points: the pair are presented in old case along with their various handmade original costumes. $600/900

396. French Bisque Character, 251, by SFBJ in Original Box

11” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lower lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, two upper teeth, tongue, brunette hand-tied human hair wig, French composition and wooden fullyjointed body with sidehip jointing. Condition: generally excellent, 389 box label

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398. Early Cast Iron Sewing Machine with Stenciled Decorations

12” (30 cm.) l. wooden base. The cast iron sewing machine is mounted upon a rosewood base and is decorated with stenciled gold designs. Very good condition. Circa 1880. $200/300


399. 19th Century Adjustable Hat Stand with Original Store Label

10” (25 cm.) Exotic wooden hat stand with fancilyspindled pedestal has an adjustable hat rest. There is an original store label on the underside. French, circa 1885. $100/200

400. Child’s Metal Toy Sewing Machine by Singer

6” (15 cm.) The painted black metal toy sewing machine has chrome plate and accessories, wooden-handled wheel, and original brass medal plaque, “The Singer Man’f Co Trademark”, and is gilt lettered “Made in Italy”. Excellent condition. Circa 1900. $100/300

401. French Bisque Bébé “Dep” with Trousseau and Chair

17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lower lashes, brushstroked brows with decorative glaze, accented nostrils, open mouth with outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette hand-tied human hair wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, original body finish albeit worn on hands. Dep 7 (incised) Tete Jumeau (red stamp). Comments: SFBJ/Jumeau, circa 1900. Value Points: the doll owns five antique dresses, pantalets, bébé stays, socks, leather shoes signed C.P., leather belt, and leather boots by Alart impressed with full figure of a doll and “7”. Included is a gilded wooden chair with tufted seat. $1100/1500

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403. Rare French Bisque Multi-Head Art Character Set

13” (10 cm.) Each of three bisque socket heads has solid dome with sculpted hair, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, single stroke brows, and accented nostrils. One is presented as complete doll with composition baby body in nice antique costume, and the two others have wooden dowels at neck socket for easy interchangeable placement. Marks: SFBJ 233 Paris 4 (also 234 and 237). Comments: SFBJ, circa 1912. Value Points: highly-characterized features are well achieved depicting crying, laughing and solemn, one head with fine original flocked finish. $3500/4500 404. Pair, French BrownComplexioned Paper Mache Dolls, Model in Exotic Costumes

402. French Brown-Complexioned Bisque Doll in Original Costume by SFBJ

16” (41 cm.) Brown-complexioned bisque socket head, black glass inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, open mouth, four teeth, black mohair wig, composition body with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: 71 Unis France 149 60. Comments: SFBJ, Unis France epoch, circa 1920s. Value Points: fine amber-brown bisque complexion, original body finish, and wearing factory original costume and turban. $200/400

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13” (33 cm.) Each has browncomplexioned paper mache socket head, brown glass inset eyes mohair lashes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full coral-shaded lips, black mohair wig, five-piece paper mache body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 71 Unis France 149 247. Comments: SFBJ, Unis France epoch, circa 1930. Value Points: the twin dolls wear original exotic costumes in coral and blue satin with matching turbans, shoes. $300/500


408.

405. All-Original French Paper Mache Doll by Poupées Magali

407.

11” (28 cm.) Paper mache socket head, painted facial features, brown side-glancing eyes, grey eyeshadow, painted lashes closed mouth with bow-shaped lips, brunette mohair wig, muslin body with jointing at shoulders and hips, celluloid hands. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Fabrication Française Poupées Magali Marque Deposée Nice (original paper label on lid). Comments: circa 1935. Value Points: the doll wears original traditional costume of Nice, and has original box lid with label. $200/300 406. French Tin and Chrome Toy Stove by JEP in Original Box

9” (23 cm.) The tin toy stove with pale cream finish and chrome surface, towel bar, and trim has original chimney and pots and pans. The stove is preserved in its original box labeled JEP, Unis France. Excellent condition. French, Jep, circa 1940s. $200/300 407. French Paper Mache Character, 287, by SFBJ in Original Display Costume

19” (48 cm.) Paper mache socket head of plump-faced toddler, blue glass sleep eyes, painted features, open mouth, two porcelain upper teeth, brunette human hair, composition toddler body with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent, light rubs on far right cheek. Marks: Unis France 287 10. Comments: SFBJ, 1920s, according to Fascinating Dolls, by Samy Odin, this doll and the following (#408) appeared in a Parisian department store that decorated its Christmas windows with dolls

dressed as schoolgirls. Value Points: all original doll with rosycheeks complexion, original body and wig, wears linen schoolgirl uniform over original blue nylon romper suit. $300/600 408. French Bisque Paper Mache Character, 247, with Flirty Eyes and Original Display Costume

19” (48 cm.) Paper mache socket head, blue glass sleep and flirty eyes, mohair lashes, painted lower lashes, dark eye shadow, rounded nose, closed mouth with very full rosebud-shaped lips, original brunette curly wig, five-piece composition toddler body with unusual neck dowel attachment. Comments: SFBJ, 1920s, according to Fascinating Dolls, by Samy Odin, this doll and the previous (#407) appeared in a Parisian department store that decorated its Christmas windows with dolls dressed as schoolgirls; the dolls wear identical matching costumes. Value Points: most appealing model with fine original complexion and painting, flirty eyes, original body and body finish. $300/500

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409.

410.

411.

409. French Paper Mache Character “Petit Claude”, Model 300, by SFBJ

23” (58 cm.) Solid domed paper mache head with flanged neck, sculpted baby hair with forelock curl, blue glass sleep and “flirty” eyes, painted upper lashes, single stroke brows, open mouth, two porcelain upper teeth, tongue, impressed dimples in cheeks, muslin body, composition baby bent legs, composition hands with curled fingers, original white pique baby dress, kidskin shoes, bonnet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 300. Comments: the model, known as Petit Claude was made for the Paris department store of Galeries Lafayette, circa 1920s. Value Points: rare model with wonderfully expressive features, fine original complexion. $300/400 410. French Paper Mache Character by SFBJ with Original Costume

16” (43 cm.) Solid domed paper mache head with flanged neck, sculpted and painted baby hair, blue glass sleep and “flirty”eyes, real lashes, painted lower lashes, dark eye shadow, open mouth,

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softly-stuffed pink muslin body, composition baby limbs with bent baby pose, very expressive hands. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1920s. Value Points: fine flawless complexion, perfect lashes, wearing original organdy gown and bonnet. $300/400 411. All Original French Celluloid Character, Model 318, with Jumeau Paper Label

20” (51 cm.) Celluloid socket head, blue glass sleep and “flirty” eyes, lashes, closed mouth with rich red lips, brunette human hair in original coiffure, five-piece paper mache body. Condition: unplayed with, near mint albeit very slight seam separation at each side of head. Marks: 318 10 (head) Jumeau Paris, Marcheur Cheveux Naturels Parlant (original paper label).


Comments: Jumeau, 1950s. Value Points: in fine unplayed with condition, the doll has original wig and coiffure, original blue dotted Swiss dress with ruffled detail, matching bonnet, taffeta petticoat and panties, and with original bonnet. $200/300 412. Petite French Bisque Character, 312, by SFBJ

6 ½” (17 cm.) Bisque socket head with sculpted short curly hair, painted blue eyes, painted upper lashes, closed mouth, five-piece paper mache body with painted white socks and brown one-strap shoes, original dress and undergarments. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 312. Comments: SFBJ, 1930s. Value Points: distinctive features on the seldom found little girl, original costume. $100/200

413.

414.

413. French Paper Mache Doll with Original Costume and Walking, Kiss-Throwing Mechanisms

20” (51 cm.) Paper mache socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lower lashes, feathered brows, open mouth, four teeth, auburn mohair wig, French composition and wooden body with one-piece walking legs, balljointing at shoulders and elbows. When the doll “walks” she also throws kisses, turns her head side to side and cries “mama”. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1925. Value Points: the doll wears original red and cream crepe costume and matching cap, leather shoes signed “SFBJ Paris”, original silk banner “Je Parle, Je marche, J’Envoie des Baisers” (I speak, I walk, I throw kisses”), and original box indicating the doll was sold by the Parisian department store, Au Samaritaine. $200/400

414. French Paper Mache Doll, 301, by SFBJ with Original Costume and Box

23” (58 cm.) Paper mache socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, lashes, painted lower lashes, feathered brows, open mouth, row of teeth, brunette human hair wig, composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, unplayed with. Marks: 71 Unis France 149 301. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1920s. Value Points: fine unplayed with condition, the doll wears original blue nylon dress and bonnet, undergarments, socks, shoes, and with original box. $200/400

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416.

415.

417. Petite French Bisque Bébé by Denamur, Size 1, in Original Communion Costume

9” (23 cm.) Bisque socket head, large blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, brunette mohair wig, paper mache body with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: E. 1 D. Comments: Denamur, circa

415. French Paper Mache Character, Model 298, by SFBJ with Original Costume

24” (61 cm.) Solid domed paper mache head, sculpted short curly hair, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, open mouth with smiling expression, impressed dimples, two porcelain lower teeth, tongue, jersey stockinette body, composition hands. Condition: very good, split at side of head, two baby fingers missing. Marks: 298. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1920s. Value Points: the laughing character is rare to find, wears original organdy gown and bonnet. $200/400 416. French Salon Dog with Curly Mohair Fur

17” (43 cm.) Firmly-constructed paper mache dog in reclining pose, shaved head, amber brown glass eyes, black nose, swivel head, long swishy tail. Excellent condition. French, circa 1890. $300/500 418.

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419.

1895. Value Points: petite size 1 bébé wears detailed all original Communion costume including ruffled cap and purse. $400/500

421.

418. Petite French Paper Mache Character Baby, 227, by SFBJ

7” (18 cm.) Solid domed paper mache head with painted brushstroked hair, tiny blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, composition bent limb baby, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent, wear to torso and legs. Comments: SFBJ, their 227 model, circa 1920. Value Points: rare doll with fine original finish and characterization. $200/300 419. French Paper Mache Doll with Impish Expression, Original Chemise

13” (33 cm.) Paper mache socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, feathered brows, rounded nose, closed mouth, brunette mohair bobbed wig, French composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with plump tummy, painted ribbed socks and brown one-strap shoes. Condition: good, original finish with some facial smudge. Comments: French, Magali, circa 1930. Value Points: wonderful expression, unique body, original chemise. $200/300 420. Two Late French Dolls in Original Boxes and Costumes

12” (30 cm.) and 17”. Each has socket head, sleep eyes, mohair lashes, closed mouth, jointed

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arms and legs, including all composition doll with blonde hair, blue sleep eyes, wearing blue and white checkered dress, impressed “316” and presented in original box with original paper label “Fabrication Jumeau Paris”. And doll with celluloid socket head, brown sleep eyes, brunette hair, five-piece composition body with painted socks and brown flat shoes, wearing original plaid taffeta dress. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: late production dolls from Jumeau, circa 1950s. Value Points: fine condition of the dolls in unplayed with condition. $200/300 421. French Paper Mache Character Doll, 303, with Flirty Eyes

17” (43 cm.) Solid domed paper mache head with flanged neck, sculpted short brown hair with curly forelock, blue glass flirty eyes, mohair lashes, open mouth, tongue, two lower teeth, stockinette baby body with stitch-jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent, some body dustiness. Marks: 303.8. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1930. Value Points: well-functioning flirty eyes and fine original complexion and painting, original baby dress and cap. $200/400

420 box labels

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13 (head) Au Nain Bleu (original paper label on torso). Comments: Simon and Halbig for the French market, the doll was presented in the Parisian luxury store of Au Nain Bleu. Value Points: pretty doll with original boutique label is wearing original rose silk dress, undergarments, and with original box. $600/800

425. 424.

423.

423. French Wooden Doll-size Chair with Gilt Finish 422. German Bisque Child, 1079, for the French Market with Au Nain Bleu Labeled Body

27” (69 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lower lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SH 1079 dep Germany

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10” (25 cm.) Wooden doll chair with gold leaf finish, lyre-shaped balk spindled legs, and with original tufted red silk seat with braid edging and gold tacks. Generally excellent, some frailty of silk of seat. French, circa 1885, an unusual shape of chair. $300/400 424. German All-Bisque Miniature Doll with Wonderful Expression by Kestner

5 ½” (14 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, blue glass


sleep eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, very plump blushed cheeks, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs with chubby muscular legs, bare feet. Condition: tiny eye flake, reglue on legs, chip on shoulder, Marks: 1. Comments: Kestner, circa 1880. Value Points: beautiful early closed mouth doll, wearing original dress and bonnet. $200/300

425.

425. German Bisque Child, 167, by Kestner with Original Signed Body

19” (48 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, slightly-modeled brushstroked brows with decorative glaze, accented nostrils, open mouth with outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, brunette mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: D ½ made in Germany 8 ½ 167 (head) Germany (red stamp on body). Comments: Kestner, circa 1910. Value Points: pretty dolly-faced model with original body and body finish. $300/400 425.

426. Toy Tin Sewing Machine with Stenciled Decorations

7” (18 cm.) The tin sewing machine with stenciled garland and floral decorations in gold and red colors, in box, along with two wooden darning eggs. Very good condition. Circa 1900. $100/200 427. French Bisque Bébé, 301, by Unis France in Original School Girl Costume

14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lower lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, brunette human hair wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Unis France 71 149 301 E.T. Comments: SFBJ, Unis France epoch, circa 1925. Value Points: the pretty bébé has original wig and wears original school girl costume. $200/300 428. All-Original French Bisque Bébé, 301, by Unis France

427.

17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lower lashes, feathered brown, brunette human hair in bobbed flapper mode, French composition and wooden

fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Unis France 71 149 301. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1925. Value Points: the pretty bébé wears original coral taffeta flapper style dress and matching cloche, coral cotton petticoat, socks, shoes. $200/400

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Appendix A Details of All-Bisque Dolls Appearing In This Catalog Bottom Left (left to right): Lot numbers 3, 55, 57, 56, 58. Bottom Right (left to right): Lot numbers 2, 4, 3, 6, 7.

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Appendix B | SFBJ Character Models Founded in 1899, the Societe Française de Fabrication de Bébés et

larger character doll movement taking place throughout the Western

Jouets, known commonly as S.F.B.J., aimed to return the French doll

doll world. During its tenure, the Musée de la Poupée in Paris sought

market to its golden years of 1870s-1880s. One aspect of this revival

to bring collector interest in this movement into front and center

was the introduction of art character models, depictions of children

view, with articles, books, and special exhibitions. In the following

laughing, crying, pouting, and pensive that was both a continuation

pages are art character models registered by SFBJ from 1900 to 1940.

of the earlier Jumeau 200 art character series, and also part of the

Each of these dolls is featured within the pages of this book.

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Appendix B | SFBJ Character Models

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SFBJ, Model 225

SFBJ, Model 226

SFBJ, Model 228

SFBJ, Model 229

SFBJ, Model 230

SFBJ, Model 233

SFBJ, Model 234

SFBJ, Model 235

SFBJ, Model 236


Appendix B | SFBJ Character Models

SFBJ, Model 237

SFBJ, Model 238

SFBJ, Model 242

SFBJ, Model 245

SFBJ, Model 246

SFBJ, Model 246, Paper Mache

SFBJ, Model 247

SFBJ, Model 247, Paper Mache

SFBJ, Model 247, Cloth

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Appendix B | SFBJ Character Models

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SFBJ, Model 248

SFBJ, Model 250

SFBJ, Model 251

SFBJ, Model 252

SFBJ, Model 255

SFBJ, Model 257

SFBJ, Model 262

SFBJ, Model 263

SFBJ, Model 271


Appendix B | SFBJ Character Models

SFBJ, Model 272

SFBJ, Model 274, Paper Mache

SFBJ, Model 275, Paper Mache

SFBJ, Model 277, Paper Mache

SFBJ, Model 281, Paper Mache

SFBJ, Model 284

SFBJ, Model 287

SFBJ, Model 287, Paper Mache

SFBJ, Model 288

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Appendix B | SFBJ Character Models

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SFBJ, Model 290

SFBJ, Model 298

SFBJ, Model 300

SFBJ, Model 306

SFBJ, Model 307

SFBJ, Model 312

SFBJ, Model 318

SFBJ, “Benjamin”


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