Hope's Gentle Gem

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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: Hana Holbrook, Scott Netro, Marie Kocourkova, Suzie Wilson

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ISBN 978-1-944881-54-2

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The Collector’s Notes

“The blue and bright-eyed floweret of the brook, Hope’s gentle gem the sweet Forget-me-not.”

– Samuel Taylor Coleridge

Ruth Nievergelt of Switzerland

I grew up with a younger brother in Zurich. We did not have many toys, but as long as I can remember I have always loved dolls. My favorite was a newborn baby that I named Fritzli. He was a Christmas present, when I was about five years old, and made from rubber. Over the years, he might have been bathed, kissed and cuddled too much, and as a result, although he looked very worn, I could not bear parting with him during my whole childhood.

At the age of sixteen, I had commercial training at the business school and served a three-year apprenticeship. Upon graduation, I lived with a family in London to improve my English. Back in Switzerland, I worked at the Hotel Beau Rivage Palace, LausanneOuchy, then some years for Swissair at the airport, and after that at the Opera Zurich.

In 1970 I married Dieter Nievergelt, and we moved to Winterthur. My husband studied architecture and art history. We both have always had an interest in history, antiques and old objects of art. On a trip to London, wandering through the Portobello antique market, I saw, for the first time, an early papier-mache doll with an extravagant Biedermeier coiffure. She had loops extending under the ears, exposing them and going back up into a braided bun, like Queen Victoria wore her hair at the coronation in 1837. I was especially attracted to the aura of history and past experience that surrounded her, and I could not resist purchasing this doll. Thus it all began. Today, many years later, very little has surpassed the magic of my first acquisition. Nearly all my china, parian and wax

dolls I discovered at this market or at the shop of Kay Desmonde on later visits.

But since we had two little daughters, I had not been able to travel a lot. There were two or three dealers in Zurich selling general antiques and, from time to time, a few dolls. Unfortunately, none of them ever had early dolls for sale. They did not even have knowledge of their existence. I kept asking in vain for those dolls. Maybe that was the reason why I fell in love one day with a smiling face of a German bisque headed character doll, looking at me from a shop window. This was the moment that I became infected with the doll virus, and I have not yet recovered.

Meanwhile a local auction house for antique toys and dolls was established, and then in 1982 Alfred Barsotti organized the first antique doll fair in Zurich. From then on, my mother and I went to these shows twice a year. They were the highlights, and my small collection began to grow slowly. I was fascinated with the realistic features of the laughing, crying, pensive or pouty children’s faces of the German characters, and I was even more enthralled by the beauty of the idealized French bébés. And my interest in early dolls continued.

Now I was eager to learn more about antique dolls. Few books were available, and it was difficult to get information about my new acquisitions. There was neither a doll club nor any other organization in Switzerland, where I could meet collectors to talk about dolls and share experiences. Occasionally, I came across a doll at a local flea market. I enjoyed carefully cleaning off the grime of time, restyling the old wig, washing and ironing the clothes, and, if possible, putting the original outfit back on the doll or finding appropriate clothes and accessories for her. Such finds were hardly ever ready to be on display. They were missing something or needed improvements in different ways.

Some original dresses were shattered or so fragile that for saving, I had them to store away. My mother, who was a tailor, and I spent countless hours repairing doll dresses and sewing replacements from antique fabrics. She always encouraged and supported me.

Meanwhile a local auction house for antique toys and dolls was established, and then in 1982 Alfred Barsotti organized the first antique doll fair in Zurich. From then on, my mother and I went to these shows twice a year. They were the highlights, and my small collection began to grow slowly. I was fascinated with the realistic features of the laughing, crying, pensive or pouty children’s faces of the German characters, and I was even more enthralled by the beauty of the idealized French bébés. And my interest in early dolls continued.

Suddenly I had many choices, but the prices went up and up every year. I realized that it is important to have a plan for collecting, that merely adding another doll is not enough. My means were limited, so I had rules:

• Choose one expensive doll within your budget, instead of several low-priced ones.

• The face must draw you in, but do not buy identical ones.

• If you are not sure, walk away.

• If you cannot stop thinking about a doll, buy it.

It happened once that I was disappointed when I noticed that I had bought a doll with a hidden damage. I still hear my daughter Tanja saying, “Mum had a sleepless night just because of a silly doll.” At that time, nobody was used to examining the heads by screening.

It was 1987, when I stumbled upon a Theriault’s advertisement in a German doll magazine. Since then, I have enjoyed receiving the most beautiful catalogues, and often I was successful with my absentee bids. Some years ago, in an auction catalogue, I spotted my dream doll, a tiny H with an incredible face. The estimated price was high, but within my range. Yet because I expected the doll to go far too high, I decided not to bid. Afterwards I realized that I could have afforded her. I cannot say how greatly I regretted not having tried and, looking at her photo with a weeping eye, I knew I would always remember this treasure I left behind.

Faces are everything! I do not know whether the visual appeal comes from the face itself or from the sharpness of the molding, the tinting and

painting of the features, the cuts and placement of the eyes or the wig. However, I know that if once that certain expression on a doll’s face took my eye, nothing could put it out of my mind, and I waited for a long time, until I could bring home just such an example or even that very doll, when it turned up again at a later sale. Collecting has taught me to be patient, and you never stop learning. !n

July 2003 a wish came true. My husband and I attended the UFDC Convention and Theriault’s auction in New Orleans. An exciting week and an unforgettable experience!

After retiring, my husband has been busy with building, collecting and writing about architectural paper models. Gladly, it did not take me much persuasion to somewhat awake his interest in my

dolls. He has photographed them all, and I have described and registered every single one. Some of my dolls were documented in the following books: The Collectors Encyclopedia of Dolls by D. E. & E. Coleman, Lexikon der Deutschen Puppenindustrie (The German Doll Encyclopedia) by J. & M. Cieslik, Modepuppen (Fashion Dolls) by M. Tarnowska, The Beautiful Jumeau by F. Theriault. Others came out of collections from: Ruhamah Mitchell von Hof; Elise Potter, Lucy Morgan, Madalaine Selfridge, Vera Bryant, Nikki Kvitka, Estelle Johnston, Hanne Büktas, Katharina Engels, Puppenmuseum Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Ursula Brecht, Estrid Faurholt, Carole Stoessel Zvonar, Susan Hill, Janine Chovet, Huguette Couppie, Lila Rait, and Mildred Seeley.

As often as possible I have visited my doll room upstairs. The dolls are placed according to types and sizes on shelves. It is a pleasure looking, as my eyes move from one doll to another. I recall where and when I acquired them, and how they looked when they first came. Almost every doll has its own story. They remind me of all the events connected to each of them through the years.

I have always been aware that my ownership is temporal, and one day my dolls will pass into other hands. It is my wish that now they are offered at a Theriault’s auction, and those who become the new “parents” of my dolls, will love and cherish them as I have done for many year. x

Gold Horses

Only the most special items are worthy of the Gold Horse designation. Items in this category with the Gold Horse seal deserve your special consideration. Theriault’s will guarantee to the original purchaser of any Gold Horse lot a credit toward future purchases for the hammer price of that lot (after thirty-six months). Specific conditions governing this guarantee are cited in the “Terms of Sale” at the end of the catalogue. The buyer shall receive a Gold Horse certificate tag to such effect at the time of purchase and the Gold Horse lot will be permanently registered in our gallery.

1. 9” Wonderful Petite French Bisque Bébé Steiner, Figure C, with Early Seaside Costume

3. 14” French Bisque Bébé Jumeau by Emile Jumeau with Splendid Eyes

4. 14” Fine French Bisque Bébé by Schmitt et Fils with Original Signed Body, Size 0

7. 17” Extremely Rare German Bisque Art Character Series, 1263, by Franz Schmidt

8. 16” Exceptionally Rare German Bisque Art Character, Model 213, by Catterfelder Puppenfabrick

10. 10 ½” Petite Early French Bisque Bébé, Size 1, by Gaultier with Bisque Hands

16. 19” Very Beautiful Solemn-Faced French Bisque Bébé “H” by Aristide Halopeau

17. 9” Precious Tiny French Bisque Bébé, Size 1, First Epoch, by Emile Jumeau in Original Rare Box

18. 14” German Bisque Closed Mouth Child Known as “A.T. Kestner”

23. 17” Rare and Captivating German Bisque Character Doll, Model 1450, by Mystery Maker

27. 15” Very Rare German Bisque Art Character, Model 208, by Kestner

28. 11” Beautiful Brown-Eyed French Bisque Bébé by Gaultier in Rare 5/0 Size

32. 10” Petite French Bisque Early Period Bébé by Jules Steiner, Size 3/0

41. 12” Rare All-Original German Bisque Character, 217, by Catterfelder Puppenfabrick

42. 15” German Bisque Painted Eye Smiling Art Character, Model 125, by Adolf Wizlizenus

43. 12” Rare German Bisque Art Character, Model 1263, by Franz Schmidt

52. 12” Rare German Bisque Art Character, 107, by Kammer and Reinhardt in Tyrolean Costume

53. 12” Very Beautiful Petite French Bisque Bébé Brevete by Leon Casimir Bru, Size 2

54. 24” Outstanding French Bisque Portrait Bébé by Emile Jumeau

58. 17” Very Beautiful French Bisque Poupée by Adelaide Huret with Exemplary Eyes

60. 18” French Bisque Poupée from Maison Simonne with Luxury Construction and Ensemble

61. 13” Petite French Bisque Bébé by Gaultier with Early Block Letter Markings

70. 17” Outstanding French Bisque Poupée with Rare Kid-Over-Wooden Body

79. 18” Rare and Beautiful French Bisque Bébé A.T. by Thuillier

90. 14” Rare German Bisque Painted Eye Art Character by Marseille

91. 13” All-Original French Bisque Poupée by Blampoix from Aux Amis de L’Enfance

93. 18” Gentle-Faced French Bisque Bébé, Size 6, by Leon Casimir Bru with Signed Shoes

94. 23” Gorgeous French Bisque Bébé by Schmitt et Fils with Original Signed Body

95. 11” Very Beautiful Petite French Bisque Bébé, Size 000, by Schmitt et Fils

118. 19” Extremely Rare German Bisque Art Character, Model 111

119. 16” Extremely Rare German Bisque Lady, 1398, by Simon and Halbig with Flirty Eyes

122. 18” Rare German Bisque Art Character, Model 148, by Hertel and Schwab

127. 12” Petite German Bisque Googly, Model 221, by Kestner with Original Wig and Body

129. 20” Important French Bisque Bébé as Asian Child in Original Costume and Signed Shoes by Leon Casimir Bru

137. 16” Beautiful French Bisque Bébé by Petit et Dumoutier with Splendid Eyes

140. 24” Early French Bisque Portrait Bébé by Emile Jumeau

141. 26” Gorgeous French Bisque Bébé Triste by Emile Jumeau, Size 12

145. 12” Captivating Rare German Bisque Character Known as “Wendy” by Bruno Schmidt

153. 22” Beautiful French Bisque Brown-Eyed Portrait Bébé by Emile Jumeau

155. 8 ½” Very Rare Tiny French Bisque Bébé Attributed to Jules Steiner with Costumes

156. 17” Rare and Beautiful French Bisque Paris Bébé by Emile Jumeau

157. 12” Very Rare German Bisque Character, 1418, by Simon & Halbig in Charming Petite Size

160. 17” Rare German Brown-Eyed Bisque Art Character, 1448, by Simon and Halbig

169. 16” Rare German Bisque Glass-Eyed Character, Model 134, by Hertel and Schwab

170. 17” Beautiful German Bisque Glass-Eyed Character, Model 149, by Hertel and Schwab

1. Wonderful Petite French Bisque Bébé Steiner, Figure C, with Early Seaside Costume

9” (23 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue sleep eyes that operate from wire lever at back of head, painted lashes, feathered brows, rose blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Figure C 4/0 Steiner Bte SGDG Paris (head) Le Petite Parisien Bébé Steiner (hip) J. Steiner (eyes). Comments: Jules Steiner,

circa 1884. Value Points: rare model especially precious in this petite size, with original wig, pate, body, body finish, signed eyes, superb painting of features, and wearing charming antique seaside costume with woven hat and fish net. The doll was acquired by Ruth Nievergelt as Lot#1 in the July 2010 Theriault’s auction, The Great Man’s Doll, and fittingly re-appears here, a decade and a half later, as #1 in this auction.

$3500/4500

2. Petite French Bisque Brown-Eyed Paris Bébé by Emile Jumeau, Size 2

11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, amberbrown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, pierced ears, original blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Paris Bébé Tete Depose 2 (and artist checkmarks) Paris Bébé Depose (torso). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1890. Value Points: rare model, especially in this tiny size, with very fine modeling including distinctive pointy-tip nose, original wig, body, body finish, chemise dress, leather shoes signed “2 Louvre Bébé Paris Depose”.

$5500/6500

3. French Bisque Bébé

Jumeau by Emile Jumeau with Splendid Eyes

14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, very large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with richly shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde lambswool caracul wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG Depose 4 (and artist checkmarks on head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1885, earliest period of the tete bébé. Value Points: brilliant eyes enhance the very fine complexion and painting, the bébé is wearing antique mariner style dress, undergarments, woven hat and leather shoes. The doll appeared in the book, In Character, by Florence Theriault, 1991, page 33. $3800/4500

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4. Fine French Bisque Bébé by Schmitt et Fils with Original Signed Body, Size 0

14” (36 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head with rounded facial modeling and delicate complexion, brilliant blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading and darker blue iris rims, dark eyeliner, delicately painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over Schmitt plaster pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists and flat-cut derriere, antique white pique dress, undergarments, blue silk bonnet, aqua kidskin shoes signed L.D. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bte SGDG 0 (head) (Shield mark on derriere). Comments: Schmitt et Fils, circa 1880. Value Points: very beautiful eyes contrast the delicate complexion on the precious size 0 bébé, with original signed body with original finish, choice bisque. $6000/8500

5. Rare German Bisque Doll

Resembling Bru Brevete by Ernst Grossman, Size 0

9” (23 cm.) Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, large brown glass enamel inset eyes, long painted curly lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, accented lips, unpierced ears, blonde mohair wig with long braids, original composition and wooden body jointed at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees with very plump limbs, tiny ankles and feet, small cupped fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 0 (head) E.G. (stamp on torso). Comments: Ernst Grossman, circa 1880, who registered the first jointed composition doll body

in Germany, making this a landmark doll both for its body style, and for its facial model which closely resembles the Brevete bébé of Bru. Value Points: the rarity of the model is enhanced by its absolute charm and quality. $1800/2300

6. Petite Sonneberg Bisque Doll in the Bru Look-Alike Manner

12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, large blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading, long painted curly lashes, curved brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 7. Comments: Sonneberg, circa 1885, mystery maker, the doll was inspired by the circle/dot bébé model of Bru and was an attempt by Sonneberg Germany doll firms to capture the French doll market. Value Points: rare and especially pretty doll with very full cheeks and well-defined sculpting, original body and body finish, original costume, shoes and bonnet. $2400/2800

7. Extremely Rare German Bisque Art Character Series, 1263, by Franz Schmidt

17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head depicting a wistful-faced child, painted blue eyes in deeply set sockets with painted upper eyeliner, lightly feathered short brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with accented pouty lips, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, wearing pretty antique white-wear dress that is likely original, undergarments, black knit stockings and signed

leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Deponiert F.S. & C. 1263/43 Germany. Comments: Franz Schmidt, circa 1910, from their very limited art character series; the model was presented by that firm along with the equally rare model 1262, likely for a very limited period as virtually few of the dolls are known to exist today. Value Points: the rarity of the model is rivaled by her exceptional quality of sculpting and superb bisque, compelling expression, original wig, body, body finish. $8500/11,000

8. Exceptionally Rare German Bisque Art Character, Model 213, by Catterfelder Puppenfabrick 16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted small outlined-grey upperglancing eyes with red and black upper eyeliner, feathered angled brows, rounded nose tip, closed mouth modeled as though open, laughing expression, with shaded and outlined lips and row of painted teeth, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, wearing

original lace-edged pinafore over muslin dress, undergarments, ribbed stockings, shoes. Condition: generally excellent, retouch to hands. Marks: C.P. 213 42. Comments: Catterfelder Puppenfabrik, circa 1910, from their 200 series of art character dolls. Value Points: the rarity of the character with previously-undocumented model number, is enhanced by its extraordinary charm and presence, having deeply impressed dimples at both lip corners and cheeks, well-defined eye sockets, superb bisque and painting, and fine antique costume. $8500/10,500

9. French Bisque Bébé with Splendid Eyes by Mothereau

15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head with heart-shaped face, very large blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading and darker blue iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted dark lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, dimpled chin, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body, nice antique costume and shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 7 4.M. Comments: Mothereau, circa 1885. Value Points: beautiful wide eyes enhanced by dramatic mauve eye shadow, lovely complexion and painting. $6500/8500

10. Petite Early French Bisque Bébé, Size 1, by Gaultier with Bisque Hands

10 ½” (27 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass spiral threaded eyes with darker blue iris rims, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid bébé body with gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees, bisque forearms. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F. 1

G. (block letters). Comments: Gaultier, their earliest period bébé, circa 1880. Value Points: most desirable tiny size has exquisite delicate bisque, beautiful eyes, rare early kid body in wonderful original sturdy state, bisque hands, and lovely antique dress of broderie Anglaise, undergarments, silk bonnet, knit socks and cream kidskin shoes. $3200/3800

11. French Bisque Bébé by Gaultier Freres with Especially Fine Painting

24” (61 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump cheeks, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with darker iris rims, dark eyeliner, richly

blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, heart-shaped upper lip, dimpled chin and philtrum, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, lovely silk and lace costume. frou-frou lace bonnet, undergarments, leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent, some body retouch. Marks: F.G. (in scroll) 9. Comments: Gaultier Freres, circa 1888. Value Points: unusually fine modeling for this era of model is enhanced by beautiful blush of eye shadows, chin and cheeks, original distinctive body. $5500/7500

12. Important French Bisque Poupée by Adelaide Huret with Trunk, Accessories and Two Signed Costumes

17” (43 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead with very plump cheeks, painted blue eyes with darker blue iris rims and decorative glaze at lower socket rims, dark eyeliner, heavy eyelids, delicately painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, unpierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, wooden

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body with dowel jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, swivel waist and thighs. Condition: generally excellent, original body finish. Comments: Adelaide Huret, circa 1857. Value Points: especially fine modeling, bisque and painting of features such as eyes, wearing early blue silk gown and jacket with black velvet trim, blouse, undergarments, black lace cap, and rare high laced heeled boots signed Huret. Included with the doll is her early trunk with trunk maker’s label of Caille at 93 Boulevard Haussman in Paris, which contains two ensembles with original Huret stamp at inside waist band, various accessories including bonnet and hat box, bonehandled parasol, red silk folding fan, pince-nez with bird-shaped pin, opera glasses, fine shawl, apron, and various other costume elements.

$22,000/25,000

13. German Bisque Glass-Eyed Lady Doll with Sculpted Rose Hair Ornament

21” (53 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead of adult lady with oval face and elongated throat, light brown sculpted hair in unusual coiffure, hair drawn from face and forming two draped looped braids at side of head and a coiled braid at front crown rim centered by a large Dresden rose with green petals, blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center downcast lips, pierced ears, decorated bodice having Dresden ruffle above painted blue edging and black laced center, muslin stitch-shaped body, nicely costumed in ivory satin gown, undergarments.

Condition: generally excellent, few typical tiny

flakes on Dresden leaves.

Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: important features of the very rare model include glass eyes, brown color of hair, unusual hair coiffure and decorations, decorated bodice.

$900/1200

14. German Bisque Lady Doll with Sculpted Blue Hair Bows and Dresden Collar

21” (53 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead of adult lady with oval shaped face, slightly elongated throat, sculpted brown hair with tightly-arranged curls at her forehead decorated with a gilt-edged blue bow at center forehead and two tiny bows above her pierced ears, arranged curls at back of head with gilt-edged magenta head band, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth

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with center accent line, ruffled gold Dresden collar with gold beaded edging, muslin stitch-jointed body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: rarity factors include brown colored hair, fancily painted sculpted hair bows, head band and Dresden collar. $800/1000

15. Very Rare German Bisque Glass-Eyed Lady with Elaborate Coiffure and Bodice

16” (41 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead with oval shaped face and strong throat, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted all-around lashes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, pierced ears, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, brown sculpted hair drawn away from face with delicate stippling of tendrils and decorated with white dotted blue headband with gilt border, elaborately painted and sculpted bodice with lavender painted lace, Dresden ruffle and gold beading, muslin stitch-jointed body, leather arms, lovely costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: rarity factors include brown hair, glass eyes, pierced ears, and very elaborate decoration of hair and bodice. $1200/1700

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16. Very Beautiful Solemn-Faced French Bisque Bébé “H” by Aristide Halopeau

19” (48 cm.) Bisque socket head with very delicately blushed plump cheeks, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accent dots at eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the very full shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2 H. Comments: Aristide Halopeau, circa 1880, the unique bébé facial model was commissioned by Halopeau, and decorated for him at the Frayon porcelain firm by the noted Parisian artist, Barnard; only one bébé model was ever offered by Halopeau and few examples were ever made. Value Points: gorgeous doe-eyed bébé with very full sensuous lips enhanced by exquisite painting, original body and body finish, lovely antique rose and lace costume, undergarments, socks, shoes, and fancy silk and lace bonnet. $22,000/28,000

17. Precious Tiny French Bisque Bébé, Size 1, First Epoch, by Emile Jumeau in Original Rare Box

9” (23 cm.) Bisque socket head with earliest bébé facial model, large brown paperweight eyes, light eyeliner and delicate lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center line between the lines forming into upturning lip corners as though a gentle smile, pierced ears, original blonde lambswool wig with interwoven hair ribbon, wooden button neck attachment, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, slightly cupped hands. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: N (incised at crown rim) 1 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878, his first period bébé. Value Points: perfectly preserved, the precious tiny bébé has original wig, body, body finish, earrings, muslin chemise, and

presented in rare early box with early lid label indicating that the doll was sold “nu” (i.e. in chemise) and providing variable historical indication that the early dressed dolls bore a special Jumeau insignia on their dust ruffle. The doll appears in the book, The Beautiful Jumeau, by Florence Theriault, 1997. $6500/8500

18. German Bisque Closed Mouth Child Known as “A.T. Kestner”

14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and accented lips, brunette human hair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden eight-looseball-jointed body, lovely antique costume and bonnet, kidskin shoes marked C.M. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 7. Comments: Kestner, circa 1885, the model closely resembles the French bisque bébé A.T. by Thuillier whose market Kestner aimed to capture and is known by collectors as “A.T. Kestner”. Value Points: an especially beautiful bébé with wistful expression, distinctive pointy-tip aristocratic nose, superb bisque and painting, original body and body finish. $2400/2800

19. Miniature Doll Carriage with Painted Tin Decorations

8” (20 cm.) The doll carriage, resting upon scrolled iron frame features four spoked wheels, firm tin-sided with painted colorful floral scenes, soft tufted interior lining, curved handle and hinged leather sunshade. Excellent condition, some wear to leather of sunshade. $800/1000

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20. German All-Bisque Miniature Doll, Model 102, by Kestner

8 ½” (22 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shapely torso, blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading and darker iris rims, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, two square-cut upper teeth and one lower, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over plaster pate, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, left arm modeled bent at the elbow with folded fist, painted blue ribbed stockings, black five-lace ankle boots with little heels, lace dress. Condition: generally excellent, small chip at left leg upper rim. Marks: 102 12. Comments: Kestner, circa 1885. Value Points: very beautiful doll with delicate subtle blushing that charmingly contrasts her very muscular body. $1100/1300

21. Sonneberg Bisque Child Doll in the Bru Look-Alike Manner

17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, large blue glass spiral-threaded eyes with darker iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, rich eye shadow, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with defined space between shaded and outlined lips, impressed dimple at philtrum, pierced ears, blonde

mohair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent, tiny flake at right pierced ear hole. Marks: 11. Comments: Sonneberg, maker unknown, circa 1882, the model closely resembles the “circle dot” bébé model by Leon Casimir Bru, which market this doll was designed to capture. Value Points: very pleasing and artistic painting of features on the early closed mouth doll, original body and body finish, very beautiful antique dress. $1200/1600 21. 20.

22. German Bisque Brown-Eyed Art Character, Model 150, by Simon and Halbig

15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head with elongated facial shape, painted brown eyes in well-defined eye sockets, heavily-modeled upper eyelids, dark upper eyeliner, short single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and accented lips, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition and wooden balljointed body, wearing brown velvet boy’s suit, cap, leather shoes and carrying lithographed tin lunch bucket. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 150 S&H 0. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1910. Value Points: wonderfully expressive character whose solemn expression is accentuated by

singular modeling around the eyes, original body and body finish, choice bisque. $5000/7000

23. Rare and Captivating German Bisque Character Doll, Model 1450, by Mystery Maker

17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, small blue glass inset eyes in half-moon shape, dark eyeliner, painted short curly lashes, delicate feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with wide shy smile, outlined lips, row of painted teeth, auburn mohair wig, composition and wooden balljointed body, wearing antique burgundy mariner costume, undergarments, leather shoes, and tan leather middy cap. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1450/0. Comments: Germany, maker unknown, circa 1912. Value Points: very rare model is virtually unknown, very fine quality of bisque and painting enhances the shy entreating expression. $8000/11,000

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24. Rare and Endearing German Bisque “Winker”, Model 9141, by Gebruder Heubach

12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head with solid dome, sculpted short brown curly hair with pronounced forelock curl, painted facial features, painted brown right eye is googly-styled glancing to the winking left eye, single stroke brows are angled to match the eye expression, tiny button-shaped nose, closed mouth with whimsical grin, defined chin, composition fivepiece toddler body with painted shoes and socks. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 3 Heubach (in square) 9141. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1915. Value Points: rare model with most endearing expression achieved by fine sculpting, intaglio detail on googly eye, tiny impressed mouth dimples. $2200/2800

25. German Bisque Googly with Topknot by Gebruder Heubach

9 ½” (24 cm.) Bisque socket head with unusual rounded square-jaw facial shape, sculpted light brown hair with coiled topknot, painted 24.

facial features, blue side-glancing eyes with side lashes, black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, tiny button-shaped nose, unusual triangle-shaped mouth with outlined lips, five-piece paper-mache body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Heubach (in square) Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1915. Value Points: the rarity of the character is rivaled only by its wonderful whimsical expression, very fine bisque and painting. $700/900

26. German Bisque Doll of Fretting Child, Model 7761, by Gebruder Heubach

14” (36 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head with painted brown boyish hair, modeled ears, painted very tiny eyes in squinting shape with defined upper eyeliner and tiny eye dots, one-stroke brows, upturned nose, closed mouth modeled as though open with crooked crying expression, shaded lips, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume and toy violin. Condition: generally excellent, one finger broken. Marks: 7761 Heubach (square) Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1915. Value Points: exceptional quality of sculpting on the imaginatively designed doll, choice bisque and painting enhance the design. $3500/4500

27. Very Rare German Bisque Art Character, Model 208, by Kestner

15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head with plump face, small brown glass sleep eyes lending a pleasing shy expression, dark eyeliner, delicately painted lashes, lightly feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, rounded nose, closed mouth with slightly fretful expression, accent line between the lips, original auburn mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique mariner costume,

undergarments, socks and shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: C ½ made in Germany 1 ½ 208 (head) Germany (torso). Comments: Kestner, circa 1910, the very rare solemn-faced art character model was offered with either glass or painted eyes; few models exist. Value Points: most endearing expression achieved by very fine detail of sculpting with impressed dimples at the lip corners, around the eye corners and chin, original body and body finish. $5500/7500

28. Beautiful Brown-Eyed French Bisque Bébé by Gaultier in Rare 5/0 Size

11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, very plumply-modeled face, large amberbrown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, rose-blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils, closed mouth with

accented pale lips, pierced ears, blonde lambswool wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, nicely costumed in red silk satin with lace trim, matching bonnet, red silk shoes. Condition: generally excellent, flake at right pierced ear lobe, original body and body finish. Marks: F. 5/0 G. Comments: Gaultier, circa 1878. Value Points: gorgeous early bébé in very rare size with dramatic large eyes and plump cheeks that contrast the delicate complexion. $6500/8500

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French Silk Parasol with Horse Figural Handle, and Purse

14” (36 cm.) The wooden-handled parasol with red silk cover edged with Belgian lace has brass figural grip depicting horse head; along with firm-sided duffle-shaped purse with brass frame and black bail handle. Few silk tears on parasol, some spotting on purse. French, circa 1885. $400/500

30. Beautiful and Rare French Bisque Bébé Mothereau, Size 6

19” (48 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head with plump cheeks and chin, large brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve-blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, lovely red silk costume with braid and lace trim, matching bonnet and shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 6 B.M. Comments: Bébé Mothereau, circa 1885, the firm created uniquely beautiful bébé whose head was likely modeled by Alexandre Mothereau himself an artist and sculptor, as well as designer of the unique bodies appearing on his dolls, and holder of the trademark initials B.M. Value Points: rarely-found bébé by this firm, this example with wonderful dreamy expression, beautiful bisque and painting. $7500/9500

31. Outstanding French Bisque Poupée by Barrois with Bisque Arms and Rare Neck Swivel

18” (46 cm.) Pale bisque swivel head with flat-cut neck socket, plump face, cobalt blue glass enamel inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, unpierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, very firm kid poupée body with dowel-jointing at shoulders, bisque arms to above the elbows, separately-sculpted fingers, gusset-jointing at hips and knees. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: E. 4 B. Comments: Eugene Constant Barrois, circa 1860. Value Points: exceptional state of preservation of the luxury kid body, superb bisque hands, rare neck swivel, and wearing outstanding original costume with multi-layered undergarments, rose silk skirt with black lace trim, black velvet fitted jacket, gloves, silk bonnet with lace trim, very fancy leather

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boots, and jewelry including coral necklace and bracelet, tiny brooch, and pearl-trimmed hairpin. $3500/4500

32. Petite French Bisque Early Period Bébé by Jules Steiner, Size 3/0

10” (25 cm.) Bisque socket head with plump rounded face, bright blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading and darker iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, pierced ears, blonde lambswool wig over Steiner pate, Steiner composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 3/0 (head) Au Nain Bleu Paris (body label). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1877, the early period bébé by Steiner, this example presented at the prestige Paris toy store of Au Nain Bleu. Value Points: beautiful presence of the rare tiny early model, original body and body finish, wonderful antique costume including woven bourrelet cap. $3500/4500

33. Early French Bisque Poupée with Wooden Articulated Body

18” (46 cm.) Bisque swivel head with plump face on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, small blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with defined center line between the outlined lips, pierced ears into head, allwooden poupée body with shapely torso, dowel-jointing at shoulders,

elbows, wrists, hips and knees, wearing lovely black silk ensemble with laced bodice, matching cap, undergarments, leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1867. Value Points: lovely presence of the finely-featured poupée with wooden articulated body. $3500/4200

34. English Poured Wax Child Doll in Original Gown and Bonnet from Hamley’s of London

18” (46 cm.) Pink-tinted poured wax shoulderhead, half-moon shaped blue glass eyes, tinted brows and eyeliner, accented nostrils, closed mouth with downcast lips, blonde hair in rooted tendril curls, softly-stuffed muslin body, poured wax lower arms and legs, bare feet. Condition: generally excellent, repair on left arm. Marks: Hamley’s Regent St. (original body stamp). Comments: English, attributed to Montanari and presented at the prestige London doll shop of Hamley’s, circa 1875. Value Points: most pleasing gentle expression, original wig, body, and multi-layered costume and bonnet, with store boutique label. $900/1200

35. English Poured Wax Child Doll in Original Gown

17” (43 cm.) Pink-tinted poured wax shoulderhead, blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, tinted brows and lips of closed mouth, inserted blonde mohair hair, softly-stuffed cloth body with poured wax lower arms and legs in matching pink-tinted tones. Condition: generally excellent, slight fading of lips. Comments: English, in the Pierotti manner, circa 1880. Value Points: the doll is wearing a superb original gown of quilted ivory silk with lace overlay, contrasting with rose and lavender panels and ruffled trim. $1100/1300

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36. English Poured Wax Child Doll in Original Silk Costume

17” (43 cm.) Poured wax shoulderhead turned to the right, blue glass spiral threaded eyes with darker blue iris rims, brown eyeliner, tinted brows, closed mouth, blonde mohair inserted hair, softly-stuffed muslin

body, poured wax lower arms and legs, bare feet. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: English, attributed to Pierotti, circa 1875. Value Points: wonderfully preserved, with pleasing honey tone complexion and original body, the doll is wearing her original aqua silk gown with matching Charlotte cap, undergarments, and aqua shoes. $900/1200

37. French Bisque Bébé

E.J. by Emile Jumeau with Original Box and Costumes

18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading and darker blue iris rims, thick dark eyeliner, mauve eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, separately-modeled pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fullyjointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent.

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Marks: 7/E.J. (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, the early period of the EJ signature model, circa 1882. Value Points: lovely bisque and eyes, original body and body finish, the bébé is presented in wonderful antique costume including signed Jumeau shoes, with original labeled box and several additional antique costumes and bonnets. $3800/4700

38. French Bisque Poupée with Wooden Body in Rare Petite 2/0 Size

10 ½” (27 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes with darker iris rims, long painted lashes, feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, carved wooden poupée body with defined waist, dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, cupped fingers, antique costume. Condition: bisque excellent, body finish is original albeit rubbed. Marks: 2/0. Comments: French, circa 1875. Value Points: very rare tiny poupée with fully-articulated wooden body; few examples of this tiny size wooden body known to exist. $3500/4500

38.1. French Mahogany Pedestal Table and Side Chair

5” (13 cm.) table. 8” chair. A circular salon table with pedestal base supported by four cabriole shaped legs has accented painted border to simulate tiger maple wood. Along with a side chair with ladder back, arched and upholstered seat with bead embroidered initials H.C. Excellent condition. French, circa 1880. $300/400

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39. German Bisque Painted Eye Art Character, Model 201, by

Catterfelder Puppenfabrick

16” (41 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, blonde brushstroked baby hair, painted facial features, small blue painted eyes with black upper eyeliner, feathered brows, closed mouth with downcast lips, composition ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: C.P. 201 34.

Comments: Catterfelder Puppenfabrick, from their 200 art character series introduced in 1910. Value Points: rare to find model in pristine original condition, outstanding facial modeling including dimples and laughter lines, and wearing wonderful Tyrolean costume with accessories. $800/1100

40. Rare German Bisque Crying Character in the Bru Look-Alike Manner

9” (23 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, painted light brown baby hair with forelock curl, painted facial features, very narrow squinting eyes, curvy brows, closed mouth modeled in wideopen crying expression, impressed eye crinkles and frown lines, composition baby body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 163/0 Germany. Comments: Germany, circa 1910, maker uncertain, possibly Recknagel. The doll is an exact look-alike of the crying face of the two-faced Bru bébé of 1884; the historical connection of the two dolls remains a mystery. Value Points: charming and intriguing little character in wonderful presentation. $700/900

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German Bisque Character, 217, by

Catterfelder Puppenfabrick

12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted blue eyes in defined eye sockets, black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, blonde mohair wig in long braids, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: C.P. 217 30. Comments: Catterfelder Puppenfabrick, circa 1910, from their art character reform series. Value Points: few examples of the model exist, this example in pristine original condition, with beautiful bisque, original body and body finish, original wig, original cream silk dress with blue silk ribbon trim to match hair ribbons, undergarments, socks and shoes. $3500/4500

42. German Bisque Painted Eye

Smiling Art Character, Model 125, by Adolf Wizlizenus

15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head with nearly solid dome, high forehead, angular face, painted blue eyes with black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, pronounced white eye dots, accented nostrils, closed mouth with smiling expression, accented lips, row of sculpted teeth, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 125 4 Germany (head) (HolzMasse stamp on body). Comments: Adolf Wizlizenus, circa 1910, the firm advertised a series of “charakterpuppen” that year, naming the series “Gretchen” and noting that “all character series [were offered] with painted as well as movable glass eyes”; this actual model was shown in their 1911 advertisements. Value Points: very rare character with wonderful laughing expression, very choice bisque, original body and body finish. $6000/8000

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43. Rare German Bisque Art Character, Model 1263, by Franz Schmidt

12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted facial features, small downcast painted blue eyes, black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, closed mouth with center accent line and solemn expression, brunette mohair braids, composition and wooden balljointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Deponiert F.S. & C. 1263/30 Germany. Comments: Franz Schmidt, circa 1910 from the firm’s rare art character reform series. Value Points: exceptional detail of sculpting which is especially notable on this petite size, compelling wistful expression, original body and body finish, fine antique costume. $6500/8500

44. Two German Terra Cotta Sculpted Dogs

4” (10 cm.) and 5”. The firm-bodied standing dogs with roughlytextured and painted brown and white shaded fur have well-

detailed facial features such as whiskers and tiny amber bead eyes. Excellent condition. Circa 1880. $400/500

45. German Character Doll Known as Munich Art Reform Doll by Marion Kaulitz

18” (46 cm.) Textured composition socket head with deeply-defined facial features, defined small eye sockets with painted blue eyes, incised upper eyeliner, lightly-painted brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the lips, well-sculpted ears, brunette mohair wig in coiled braids, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, well-costumed. Condition: generally

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excellent. Comments: Marion Kaulitz, circa 1909 who is credited with inspiring the German art reform movement in dolls, insisting that dolls should represent the faces of real children. Value Points: very rare

doll with strong characterization including little double chin, very full solemn lips, downcast eyes, original body and body finish and wearing elaborate multi-layered antique costume. $3500/4500

46. German Bisque Doll with Sculpted Hair and Jewelry

22” (56 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead with very pale complexion, blonde sculpted hair drawn from forehead and captured by a thick black head

band, with arranged curls framing the sides of face and sculpted ears with gold earrings, painted blue eyes, thick black upper eyeliner, painted all-around lashes, lightly-feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, sculpted and painted black necklace with gold cross, muslin stitch-jointed body, kid arms, stitched-on red kidskin boots, antique gown and undergarments. Condition: generally excellent, some body wear. Comments: Germany, circa 1875, the model also appeared with glass eyes and with variation of color of jewelry. Value Points: rare sculpted and painted jewelry, beautiful painting of features. $800/1000

47. German Bisque Lady Doll with Purple Lustre Tassel and Snood

16” (41 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead with very pale complexion, oval face and elongated throat, sculpted blonde hair waved away from face and captured in a green painted snood at the back of the head, her face framed by a purple lustre tassel at one side and a sculpted feather at the other, painted facial features, bright blue upper-glancing eyes, thick upper eyeliner, very daintily-painted lashes, aquiline nose, closed mouth, antique muslin body, bisque lower limbs, well-shaped fingers, black flat shoes with red laces. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, attributed to Alt, Beck and Gottschalk, circa 1870. Value Points: outstanding sculpting of the regal lady with exquisite painting of facial features, rare coiffure, original costume. $800/1100

14” (36 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead with very plump cheeks, sculpted blonde hair in long ringlet curls beneath a sculpted brown tam with centered medallion ornament, painted blue eyes, black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, muslin 48.

48. German Bisque Doll with Sculpted Brown Tam

stitch-jointed body, kid arms, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1880. Value Points; rarely found model with sculpted tam and fine detail of sculpting.

$700/900

49. Very Rare German Bisque Early Lady Doll with Brown Sculpted Hair by Simon and Halbig 23” (58 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, brown sculpted hair with softly waved curls combed behind her pierced ears into two loosely woven braids at the back of her head, black sculpted ribbon at the crown, blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, lightly feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accent line, original muslin body with bisque lower limbs, nicely shaped hands, painted tan boots with black accents. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1870, the model appeared as either shoulderhead or this rarer variation with swivel head. Value Points: distinctive and hard to find features include brown hair, sculpted hair bow, glass eyes, original body and body limbs, and rare size; the very beautiful doll is wearing fine white pique embroidered gown.

$3500/4500

50. Very Important Set of Miniature Dolls Depicting “Struwwelpeter” Characters by Kathe Kruse, in Original Box with Provenance

4 ½” (11 cm.) -7”. Each doll with cloth/composition head having painted and/or stitched facial features, cotton thread wigs, padded

metal armature bodies for posing with separated fingers, and each wearing original brightly-colored costumes; many dolls having original inventory numbers hidden under costumes indicating their story role. Condition: generally excellent state of preservation with few early fabric wears. Comments: Kathe Kruse, 1920s, the set of storybook miniature dolls comprise 24 characters that appeared in the 19th century German children’s book, Struwwelpeter, by Heinrich Hoffman, and were created by the German dollmaker in the style of her very rarely found dollhouse dolls. The set was especially commissioned from Kathe Kruse by the Swiss artist, Erica Van Kager, a close friend of the dollmaker. Van Kager then created the unique box in which the set has been stored for the past century, hand-painting and signing the lid of the box before gifting the dolls to her two young godsons, the brothers Hans and Peter Bodmer. In later years, Peter Bodmer eventually shared the dolls with his wife, the noted doll collector Marianne Bodmer from whose estate the dolls were sold in 1989, and were acquired by the noted American collector, Dorothy Dixon. Value Points: the remarkable set of dolls is wonderfully preserved, their imaginative and artistic presentation enhanced by the connection with artist Erica Van Kagen, and well-documented provenance. $12,000/16,000

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51. German Bisque Art Character, “Elise”, Model 109, by Kammer and Reinhardt in Rare Size

22” (54 cm.) Bisque socket head depicting an older child, painted azure-blue eyes in well-defined eye sockets, heavily modeled eyelids, thick black upper eyeliner, one-stroke tapered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full expressive lips, brown human hair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R 109 54. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, the model “Elise” from their art character reform series, circa 1910. Value Points: rare larger size of the art model enhances the superb sculpting and painting especially around the mouth, with impressed cheek and chin dimples, original body and body finish, fine antique costume. $6500/8500

52. Rare German Bisque Art Character, 107, by Kammer and Reinhardt in Tyrolean Costume

12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head with slender elongated facial modeling portraying an older child, painted blue eyes, modeled eyelids with black eyeliner, strong-shaped nose with accent dots, one-stroke brows, closed mouth with accent line between the full lips, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R 107 30. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1910, “Karl” from their art character series, based upon an original 1898 sculpture by the famed Berlin artist, Lewin Funcke who Reinhardt had commissioned to create his series of art dolls. Value Points: among the rarest of the character series, the handsome young man has unusually fine detail of modeling, choice bisque and painting, original body finish, and wears finely detailed Tyrolean costume with accessories. $7500/9500

53. Very Beautiful Petite French Bisque Bébé Brevete by Leon Casimir Bru, Size 2 12” (30 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kidedged bisque shoulderplate, small bright blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner encircles the eye sockets, painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, lightly feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with shaded and accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig in elaborate braid at back of head, cork pate, Bru kid bébé body with hinged kid-over-metal thighs, wooden lower legs, kid-over-metal upper arms, bisque forearms with sculpted fingers, knuckles and nails, antique costume comprising forest green silk dress with lace yoke and sleevelets, brown sash, undergarments, brown straw bonnet, black silk stockings, and original black leather shoes signed “Bru Jne Paris 2”. Condition: generally excellent, body is especially sturdy and with perfect bisque hands. Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, a transitional model having early Brevete model head of 1880 on Bru body of 1883. Value Points: especially beautiful bébé with splendid eyes, choice bisque, gentle expression, near mint Bru body, and with signed Bru shoes. $11,000/14,000

54. Outstanding French Bisque Portrait Bébé by Emile Jumeau 24” (61 cm.) Bisque socket head with elongated and very full facial modeling, very wide brown glass enamel inset eyes known as “wraparound”, pronounced dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eightloose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, antique velvet mariner costume and matching bonnet, white kidskin boots impressed with full figure of doll by Alart. Condition: generally excellent, original body with original finish except early light touch-up on arms. Marks: 4 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878, the luxury model known as Portrait of which few examples were made as indicated by great rarity today. Value Points: outstanding example of the highly-sought portrait doll with exemplary modeling and bisque. $24,000/28,000

55. Very Fine French Gown in Mode Enfantine with Huret Signature

For 17” Huret poupée. Of finely woven wool/linen fabric, the gown features a rounded neckline and sleevelets with attached lappets banded in black velvet and crossed at the front bodice, with further black velvet edging at the neckline and sleeve edges, very full skirt with narrow pleats at the fitted waist, button and loop closure at the back. The interior muslin waist band is stamped “Huret a Paris”, and the dress is maintained in especially fine condition. French, circa 1860, from the boutique of Adelaide Huret. $800/1100

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56. Rare French Seaside Ensemble for Huret Poupée

Of very sturdy densely woven dark brown twill, the twopiece ensemble comprises pants with drawstring waist, along with a matching tie front jack of hip length and with middy collar; the ensemble is accented with applique bands of sienna silk ribbon and ties with brown ribbons. For Huret era 17” poupée, circa 1860, the seaside ensembles are exceptionally rare to find, and this example is superbly preserved. $600/800

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French Accessories for Poupée Including Signed Shoes and Bonnet by Huret

Including 2” brown leather boots with brown cord edging, little heels and gold button closure, tan soles stamped Huret a Paris; unusual firm-bodied tan bonnet with brown banding and inside brim, feather and bow trim, stamped Huret a Paris on inside lining; 4”l. tan kidskin gloves with scalloped edging, stamped 943 on inside; and 6”l. rounded hoop designed for use with modes enfantine gowns. Excellent condition. French, the accessories were presented in the boutique of Adelaide Huret in Paris, circa 1860. $700/900

58. Very Beautiful French Bisque Poupée by Adelaide Huret with Exemplary Eyes

17” (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on bisque shoulderplate with distinctive cleft modeling at chin, very full rounded cheeks, blue painted eyes with darker blue iris rims set in well-defined eye sockets, dark upper eyeliner, painted allaround lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with tentative hint of smile, unpierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, blown-leather body with jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (original Huret stamp on kid collarette) (Au Nain Bleu label on body). Comments: Adelaide Huret, circa 1858, with blown leather body deposed by Clement in 1867; the assembly is early and most appropriate as the Clement body is the exact design of Huret gutta percha body (excepting knee joint). Value Points: outstanding doll both in its exceptional beauty and also in its state of preservation, wearing very fine original plaid dress with embroidered blouse, leather belt with attached purse, cap, undergarments, leather shoes. $18,000/24,000

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59. French Bisque Poupée with Deposed Dehors Articulation and Splendid Ensemble

17” (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kidlined bisque shoulderplate, deposed Dehors articulation of neck allowing the head to tilt side-to-side and forward (rather than simply swivel), brilliant cobalt blue glass enamel eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, ears pierced into head, kid poupée body with shapely torso, gusset-jointing at hips, knees and elbows, stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Paris, circa 1868. Value Points: very beautiful face with delicate bisque, brilliant eyes, gorgeous original wig, wearing antique blue silk faille gown with lace trim, fancy bonnet, undergarments and boots. $3500/4500

60. French Bisque Poupée from Maison Simonne with Luxury Construction and Ensemble

18” (46 cm.) Pale bisque swivel head

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with flat-cut neck socket on bisque shoulderplate, deposed locking devise allowing the head to turn realistically only side-to-side (rather than complete swivel), cobalt blue glass inset eyes with dreamily-shaped heavy eyelids, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, un-pierced ears, original blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid poupée body with gusset-jointing at hips and knees, bisque arms to above the elbows, cupped fingers with defined nails. Condition: generally excellent, tip chipped on right baby finger. Marks: Au Passage Delorme/ Rue de Rivoli, Simonne Paris... (stamp on torso). Comments: the poupée was presented by the prestigious Maison Simonne, circa 1865. Value Points: with very rare neck articulation system, luxury body with exquisitely sculpted bisque hands, very beautiful face whose pale bisque is dramatized by brilliant blue eyes, original wig, and beautiful original silk costume, undergarments, heeled boots. $6000/9000

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62. Tiny French Bisque Bébé Steiner, Series C, in Rare 3/0 Size

10” (25 cm.) Bisque socket head with rounded facial shape, blue glass sleep eyes which operate from a lever at the back of head, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, rose eye shadow, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented center line, pierced ears, blonde lambswool wig, French composition fullyjointed body with straight wrists, pretty antique costume, bonnet, undergarments, little leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sie C 3/0 (incised). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1884. Value Points: wonderful tiny Steiner bébé with original Steiner eyes, original body, and most endearing presence. $4500/5500

63. French Salon Miniatue Dog with Lush Coat

6” (15 cm.) Firm-bodied paper mache dog has shaved flannelcovered muzzle with open mouth, felt tongue, black nose tip, amber glass eyes, leather ears, and is lavishly-covered with white fur, with rose silk neck bow. Excellent condition. French, circa 1890. $500/700

64. Petite French Bisque Bébé with Endearing Wide-Eyed Expression

61. Petite French Bisque Bébé by Gaultier with Early Block Letter Markings

13” (33 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eyeshadow, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with shaded and accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body, lovely ivory and rose silk dress and bonnet in the French manner. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F 3/0 G (block letters). Comments: Gaultier, circa 1882. Value Points: especially beautiful petite bébé with exquisite painting of lips, original body and body finish. $3500/4200

12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head with rounded facial model, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading and darker blue iris rims, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accent line between the richly-shaped lips, pierced ears, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, nicely costumed in rose and ivory silk in the French manner. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 3/0. Comments: French, circa 1880, possibly Joanny. Value Points: unusual wide-eyed gentle expression enhanced by lovely bisque and decoration, original body finish, costume including unusual metal rose purse and leather ankle boots. $3200/3800

65. French Bisque Closed Mouth Bébé, Series A, with Lovely Antique Costume

22” (56 cm.) Bisque socket head with rounded facial shape, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted

black lashes, brushstroked and multi-feathered brows, rose blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accent line between the shaded lips, pierced ears, dimpled chin, brunette mohair wig over Steiner pate, Steiner composition fully-jointed body,

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straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sie A 4 (head) (Steiner caduceus stamp on hip). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1884. Value Points: rarer model with compelling shy expression, superb quality of bisque and painting, original signed body and body finish, fine antique costume, folklore style cap with embroidery and beading, leather shoes signed C.M. $3800/4500

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Early French Bisque Bébé by Jules Steiner with Splendid Eyes

14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head with round plump facial modeling, large blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading and darker blue iris rims, dark eyeliner, delicately painted lashes, light rose eye shadow, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils of tiny nose, closed mouth with hint of gentle

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smile, pierced ears, blonde lambswool wig over cork pate, French composition fully-jointed body with straight wrists, lovely burgundy and silk costume and bonnet, leather boots, undergarments. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 0. Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1877. Value Points: rare early model whose compelling eyes are beautifully complemented by hint of smile, impressed dimple on chin and philtrum, original body and body finish. $3200/4500

67. Very Rare French Bisque Bébé, Series B, by Jules Steiner

16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head with heart-shaped face, large blue glass inset eyes with dramatic spiral threading and darker blue iris rims, dark eyeliner, rose blushed eye shadow, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, cork pate, French composition fully-jointed body, pretty antique dress. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sie B 1. Comments: Jules Nicholas Steiner, circa 1888. Value Points: very rare model with captivating expression, the wonderfully large eye cuts accentuated by especially beautiful eyes, beautiful painting, original body and body finish. $8000/11,000

68. French Bisque Poupée by Leontine Rohmer with Original Signed Body

16” (41 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, large blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and arched feathered brows, rose blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, unpierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, hair-stuffed kid poupée body with gusset-jointing at hips and knees, kid-over-wooden upper arms, bisque arms to above the elbows. Condition: generally excellent, fine restoration to three fingers. Marks: Mme Rohmer Brevete SGDG Paris (stamp on torso). Comments: Leontine Rohmer, circa 1865. Value Points: beautiful poupée with original signed body, wearing antique lavender and ivory silk gown, undergarments, shoes. $3500/4500

69. Maitrise Model Chest of Drawers with Inlay Design

11” (28 cm.) w. 9”h. The solid wooden three-drawer chest of fine mahogany and walnut has inlay banding design on top and matching inlay-bordered panels on each drawer front, with metal drawer pulls, of contemporary construction in the Hepplewhite style. Resting atop the chest is a bronze medallion with bust of Ferdinand Strauss, 1825-1899, a small bronze medallion, and a brass candlestick holder. Excellent condition. $400/500

70. Outstanding French Bisque Poupée with Rare Kid-Over-Wooden Body

17” (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, plump cheeks, blue glass enamel inset eyes with spiral threading, dark

eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with very full outlined lips, ears pierced into her head, blonde lambswool wig over cork pate, stretched-kidover-wooden torso, upper arms and lower legs, shapely torso, painted brass upper arms, bisque forearms with individually sculpted fingers, “baggy” kid coverings over wooden upper legs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: E [?] G. Comments: circa 1865, exclusive commissioned model, the poupée has the rare body style deposed by Marie Emmanuel Cruchet in 1862. Value Points: very beautiful and different facial model with expressive features, choice bisque and painting, very rare body style, and wearing exquisite antique silk costume, undergarments, leather boots, folding fan, silk parasol with lace borders, fancy bonnet. $6500/7500

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71. Tiny Grodnertal Wooden Doll with Wonderfully Painted Hair

6 ½” (17 cm.) All-wooden doll with onepiece head and shapely torso, unusual fanshaped head with narrow pointy chin and tall rounded crown, painted black hair with wisps of tiny curls framing the face, painted tiny brown eyes, black upper eyeliner and brows, tiny nose and painted lips, jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, red painted shoes, antique gold gown with red silk edging. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Grodnertal, circa 1840. Value Points: unusually fine detail of painting and facial shape on the rare tiny example.

$700/900

72. Very Fine and All-Original Obergammergau Wooden Doll with Trousseau of Costumes

18” (46 cm.) One-piece wooden head and torso with perfectly-egg-shaped head, elongated throat, modeled bosom, flat back and lower torso, cloth upper arms, wooden lower arms, wooden lower legs with jointing at hips and knees, painted green

slippers, painted black hair with feathering details around the face and with original ringlet curled wig, painted blue eyes with large black pupils, single stroke upper eyeliner and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, blushed cheeks. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Obergammergau, early 1800s.

Value Points: the rare early doll has beautifully-preserved original finish, wonderfully painted curls at each side of face; included with the doll are four original costumes.

$8000/10,000

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74. Important French Wooden Royal Court Doll Depicting Princess of Lamballe

23” (58 cm.) Carved wooden doll, carved hair away from face and forming into two ringlet curls that curls under the sculpted ears and with rolled curl at the back of head, well-defined carving of facial features, outlined tinted blue eyes, accented nostrils, closed mouth with mechanical tongue which slides in and out of mouth on an invisible slide, one-piece head invisibly attached to upper torso with defined breasts, detailed female sculpting of separate pelvis with screw-shank attachment to upper torso, cloth upper arms, carved wooden lower arms with large spatula hands, pin-jointing at hips of one-piece shapely lips, Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, from the Royal Court Doll series of the late 1700s, the doll portrays the Princess of Lamballe, close confidante and friend of Marie Antoinette. Value Points: singular and important doll from the French Royal series is wearing superb gown “a la française” and with braided bodice. The doll is featured in the book Les Poupées Royale by François Theimer, which is included with the doll. $22,000/29,000

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75. Early Carved Bone and Paper

Mache Figure on Gilt Pedestal

13” (33 cm.) Carved bone head and shoulders with well-defined facial features including gentle enigmatic smile, carved wooden torso and arms with doweljointing at shoulders and elbows, carved bone hands, hollow paper mache skirt, and posed upon a gilt wooden pedestal. Very good condition. Continental, early 1800s. $500/700

76. Pair, French Ebony

Lacquered

Hand Fans

15” (38 cm.) The matching pair of fans, of very light wood with carved scalloped edging and black lacquered finish which is decorated with hand-painted unique floral and fruit scenes and mother-of-pearl inserts have carved wooden handles, designed for companion conversation when seated beside a fireplace. Excellent condition. French, early 1800s, the romantic set is beautifully preserved and painted. $400/600

77. Extremely Rare

Grand French Carton

Mechanical Walking

Lady with Glass Eyes

28” (71 cm.) Carton moule head with flat-cut neck socket allowing the head to pivot sideto-side, large blue glass enamel inset eyes in half-moon shape with pronounced eyelids, dark eyeliner, painted brows, nostril accents, closed mouth with center accent line, original black silk skull-cap with remnants of original wig, carton moule torso with shapely bosom and tiny waist, muslin arms, carved elongated fingers, hinge-jointed long slender wooden legs. The torso is attached to a wooden slat which, in turn, attaches to a hidden mechanism, which when wound, causes the legs to move back and forth and the head to turn from side to side. Condition: very good overall, mechanism functions albeit a tad noisy. French, late 1700/early 1800s. Value Points: extremely rare early doll with brilliant eyes, intriguing mechanism has grand and regal presence. $6000/8000

78. French Bisque Bébé by Schmitt et Fils with Unique Face

12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, lightly feathered brows, rose blushed eye shadow, accent dots at eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth in solemn expression with accent line between the lips, pierced ears, blonde lambswool wig over cork pate, original composition and wooden body with eight-loose-ball-joints, flat-cut derriere and straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SCH (in shield) 4. Comments: Schmitt et Fils, circa 1880. Value Points: uniquely modeled face by this firm, with original body, the bébé is wearing lovely antique wool-blend brown dress with rose silk gathered center panel and lace trim, rose silk bonnet, leather shoes, undergarments. $3200/3800

79. Rare and Beautiful French Bisque Bébé A.T. by Thuillier

18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes with “dot” highlights, mauve 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 cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, lovely silk twill antique dress with unusual triple-box-pleated skirt, lace jabot and cord edging, matching decorated woven bonnet, undergarments, tan shoes impressed with full figure of doll by Alart.

Condition: generally excellent, body is not original but is appropriately sized and of the same era.

Marks: A 9 T. (head) Le Petit Parisien… (body).

Comments: Thuillier, circa 1885. Value Points: beautiful bébé with well defined facial features, lovely bisque and expression.

$18,000/25,000

80. German Bisque Art Character, Model 114, Gretchen, by Kammer and Reinhardt in Rare Size

23” (58 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted large brown eyes, heavily-modeled eyelids, black upper eyeliner with fringed detail, one-stroke tapered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with very full pouting lips, impressed dimples at lip corners and well-defined double chin, brunette braided wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, few typical wig pulls. Marks: K*R 114 57. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1910, Gretchen from their art character series. Value Points: rare larger size of the sought-after character allowing superb definition of sculpted features, finest bisque and painting, original body and body finish, wonderful antique costume. $3200/3800

81. German Bisque Character, Model 7948, by Gebruder Heubach

11” (28 cm.) Solid domed bisque shoulderhead, blonde brushstroked hair with forelock details, painted dark blue intaglio eyes, accented nostrils, dark upper eyeliner, one-stroke brows, closed mouth with downcast pouting expression, muslin stitch-jointed body, bisque forearms, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 0 Heubach

(square) Germany 7848. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912. Value Points: well-modeled wistful expression on the plump cheeked little boy. $400/500

82. German Bisque Painted Eye Character, Model 560, by Marseille

12” (30 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, brown brushstroked hair, painted dark blue eyes, singlestroke brows, one-stroke short brows, closed mouth with two painted teeth between the shaded lips, composition toddler body jointed at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent, body is repainted. Marks: 560 Germany A 2 M DRGM. Comments: Marseille, circa 1910. Value Points: well-modeled details of painted eye character, impressed cheek dimples, antique toddler costume. $400/500

83. German Bisque Art Character, Model 112, “Elise”, by Kammer and Reinhardt in Rare Large Size

22” (56 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted facial features, blue painted eyes enhanced by heavily modeled eyelids and thick black upper eyeliner, one-stroke tapered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, defined tongue and two beaded upper teeth, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden balljointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R 112 54. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, from their art character series, the model known as “Elise”, circa 1910. Value Points: rarer large size of the expressive-faced model with deeply defined features and compelling presence, lovely bisque and painting. $6500/8500

84. German Bisque Crying Character Boy, Model 7134, by Gebruder Heubach

15” (38 cm.) Solid domed bisque shoulderhead with pink-tinted bisque, painted blonde short boyish hair with sculpting highlights, painted facial features, narrow squinting dark blue eyes, black upper eyeliner, short-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth in sculpted crying

expression with defined gums and tongue, kid gusset-jointed body, bisque forearms, antique schoolboy costume with slate board. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 5 Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1910, the model 7134. Value Points: among the rarest of the Heubach characters, having superb detail of sculpting featuring defined scowl lines in forehead, and cheek frown indentations, very fine bisque and painting. $900/1200

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German Bisque Googly with Distinctive Overbite, Model 262, by Ernst Heubach

7” (18 cm.) Solid-domed bisque socket head with sculpted brown boyish hair, painted black side-glancing googly eyes, painted upper lashes, short stroke brows, button-shaped nose, closed mouth with overbite, suggestion of upper teeth, impressed cheek dimples, composition body jointed at shoulders and hips, knit costume, 85.

included are several small toys including black cat with Germany paper label on underside. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 262 Germany EH. Comments: Ernst Heubach, circa 1918. Value Points: appealing impish googly with distinctive overbite. $400/500

86. Wonderfully Modeled German Bisque Laughing Character, Model 7911, by Gebruder Heubach

18” (46 cm.) Pink tinted bisque socket head with solid dome, lightly tinted short boyish hair with sculpted details and topknot curl, intaglio side-glancing narrow blue eyes with large black pupils and white eye dots, red and black upper eyeliner, short feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth modeled as though open with sculpted tongue, laughing expression, shaded and accented lips, dimpled cheeks, composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 6 Heubach (in square) 7911 Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1910. Value Points: wonderful laughing expression with deeply sculpted character features especially around eyes and mouth, antique costume. $900/1200

87. German Bisque GlassEyed Character, Model 6970, with Pouting Expression by Gebruder Heubach

19” (48 cm.) Pink tinted bisque sockethead, narrow blue glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, incised eyeliner, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with full downcast lips, accented space between the lips, full cheeks, deeply-dimpled chin, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 6970 Germany 7 (head) Holz-Masse Germany (body). Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1915. Value Points: especially pleasing and deeply sculpted wistful expression enhances the very choice bisque and complexion, original body and body finish. $1200/1600

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88. German Bisque Pouting Character, Model 2024, by Bruno Schmidt

15” (38 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, painted facial features, shaded blue down-glancing eyes, black and red upper eyeliner, feathered brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, blonde mohair wig over painted brushstroked short boyish hair, composition and wooden ball-jointed body with side-hip jointing. Condition: generally

excellent. Marks: 2024/4 540 5. Comments: Bruno Schmidt, circa 1912, the facial modeling bears a close resemblance to the firm’s doll, model 2033 known as “Wendy”. Value Points: the rare model has well-defined solemn expression enhanced by choice bisque, original body, and wearing wonderful antique costume.

$1800/2200

89. German Bisque Painted Eye Character, Model 206, by Gebruder Knoch

13” (33 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, painted blonde short brushstroked hair, painted blue outlined eyes with heavy eyelids, black and red upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth modeled as though open with shaded lips, impressed smiling lines around the mouth, dimpled double chin, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Made in Germany 206 12/0 DRGM. Comments: Gebruder Knoch, circa 1915. Value Points: appealing and

distinctive modeling depicting eager-faced young lad, antique sailor costume. $500/700

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Rare German Bisque Painted Eye Art Character by Marseille

14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head with very full lower face, sculpted features, deep intaglio upper-glancing blue eyes with white eye dots,

heavily modeled eyelids, multi-feathered brows, closed mouth with downcast wistful expression, accented lips, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden fully-jointed body, antique plaid woolen school dress and red velvet cape, undergarments, socks and shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Made in Germany A 4 M. Comments: Marseille, circa 1910, from their very limited series of

painted eye character dolls created during the short-lived art reform movement of the 1910 era. Value Points: distinctive painting of the wide-eyed expression enhanced by sculpted detail of eye sockets on this very rare doll, with finest bisque, complexion and painting.

$8500/10,500

91. All-Original French Bisque Poupée by Blampoix from Aux Amis de L’Enfance

13” (33 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, cobalt blue glass eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, lightly-feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, ears pierced into head, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid gusset-jointed lady body. Condition: generally excellent, body is near mint. Marks: B 1 S (front shoulderplate) Aus Amis De L’Enfance No. 256 Rue St. Honore... (body label). Comments: Blampoix, circa 1860, the poupée was

presented at the prestige Parisian doll shop of Aux Amis de L’Enfance. Value Points: superb and perfectly-preserved early poupée with original wig, near mint body, wearing elaborate white pique costume, with undergarments, jewelry, bonnet, shoes marked C.C. $4500/5500

92. Wonderful German All-Bisque Doll, 886, by S&H in Rare Larger Size

9” (23 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kidedged bisque torso, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, two square-cut upper teeth, one square-cut lower tooth, brunette mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, blue stockings to mid-thighs, black two-strap shoes with heels and sculpted bows. Condition: generally excellent, tiniest pin flake on lower right eye rim. Marks: 886 S 5 H. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: rare large allbisque with very beautiful face, wearing beautiful antique aqua dress and matching bonnet, included is doll trunk and various costumes and costume elements. $1500/2500

93. Gentle-Faced French Bisque Bébé, Size 6, by Leon Casimir Bru with Signed Shoes

18” (46 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate with modeled bosom, blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading and darker iris rims, rich dark eyeliner encircles the eye-cut, painted lashes, rose blushed eyeshadow, brushstroked and multi-feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with tiny modeled tongue tip, shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, original Bru kid body with Chevrot hinged hips, jointed wooden lower legs, kid over wooden upper arms, bisque lower arms. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bru Jne 6 (head and shoulderplate) (original Bru paper label on torso). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1883. Value Points: the desirable gentle-faced model of Bru is aptly achieved in this wellpreserved example with splendid eyes, lovely painting, sturdy original body, antique costume of fine cotton with broderie Anglaise, woven and silk bonnet, undergarments, and leather shoes with brown silk rosettes signed Bru Jne 6. $14,000/16,000

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94. Gorgeous French Bisque Bébé by Schmitt et Fils with Original Signed Body

23” (58 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head with pear-shaped modeling, very full cheeks, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes with dark iris rims, dark eyeliner encircles the eye sockets, painted short dark lashes, mauve-blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and multi-feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils of pointy nose, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists and flat-cut derriere. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 4 SCH (in shield, on head and on derriere). Comments: Schmitt et Fils, circa 1884. Value Points: gorgeous bébé with superb quality of bisque and modeling, original body and body finish, wearing choice antique costume comprising of embroidered fine white cotton dress, undergarments, stockings, white shoes and lace bonnet. $7500/9500

95. Very Beautiful Petite

French Bisque Bébé, Size 000, by Schmitt et Fils

11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head with rounded facial shape, full cheeks, blue glass enamel inset eyes with shaded coloring, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with heart-shaped upper lip, accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over Schmitt pate, composition and wooden eight-loose-balljointed body with straight wrists and flat-cut derriere. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sch (in shield) 000. Comments: Schmitt et Fils, circa 1880. Value Points: a most precious petite bébé with compelling expression, splendid eyes, original body and body finish, beautiful silk costume. $7500/9500

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96. Beautiful French Bisque Brown-Eyed

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by Leon Casimir Bru, Size

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22” (56 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate with modeled bosom and shoulderblades, rich brown glass paperweight inset eyes of great depth, very thick eyeliner, painted lashes, slightly modeled brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils of upturned nose, closed mouth with defined tongue tip between the shaded and outlined lips, dimpled chin, pierced ears, brunette human hair over cork pate, slender kid body with Chevrot hinged hips, jointed wooden lower legs, kid-over-wooden upper arms, bisque forearms with sculpted hands, separately modeled fingers with defined nails and knuckles. Condition: generally excellent, left baby finger chipped.

Marks: Bru Jne 8 (head and shoulder plate) (original Bru paper label on torso). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1883. Value Points: very fine modeling details including impressed dimples at philtrum and chin, modeling of brows, and well defined tongue tip, enhanced by very beautiful bisque and painting, original body, wearing charming silk and velvet ceremonial marching costume with tambourine.

$16,000/18,000

97. French Checkered Blue Linen Dress by

Adelaide Huret

Of finely woven linen the fabric is a fine pattern of navy and shadow blue checkered design, presented as two-piece ensemble comprising a fitted bodice extending into flared panels over the hips, and with V-shaped deep collar and ruffled sleevelets. With matching skirt. Both pieces decorated with bold white feather stitching. The inner waist band is stamped Huret a Paris. Excellent condition. French, Adelaide Huret, circa 1860. $1200/1600

98. Dainty French Kidskin Heeled Shoes by

Adelaide Huret

2” (5 cm.) Of black kidskin with brown twill edging and ties, the shoes feature brown silk rosette trim, brown wooden heels, and soft kidskin soles stamped Huret a Paris. Excellent condition. French, Adelaide Huret, circa 1860. $700/900

99. Collection of Early French Jewelry for Poupées

4” (10 cm.) l. of necklace strands. Included is set of tiny turquoise bead matching jewelry comprising necklace with center dangle,

brooch, double-strand bracelet and set of earrings. Along with coral beaded necklace and matching earrings. And with pair of blue garters. Excellent condition. French, circa 1865. $400/500

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Poupée Kidskin Gloves and Bonnet from Maison Huret

Including tan kidskin elbow length gloves, and pressed cream flannel wool bonnet with green silk edging and inner brim, decorated with tan silk ribbons and blue feathers, with muslin lining that is stamped “Huret a Paris”. Excellent condition.

French, Adelaide Huret, circa 1860. $700/900

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Porcelain Poupée by Adelaide Huret on Wooden Articulated Body

17” (43 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead with lightlypink tinted complexion, plump face, painted blue down-glancing eyes, thick upper eyeliner, very delicately-painted allaround lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, accented eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, unpierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, allwooden fully-articulated body with swivel waist, articulation at shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees and ankles. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (Huret stamp on kid collarette). Comments: Adelaide Huret, circa 1860.

Value Points: beautiful painting of eyes on the softly blushed luminous porcelain of the rare poupée, desirable fullyarticulated wooden body, fine antique blue silk twill costume. $14,000/18,000

102. Lovely French Porcelain Poupée with Original Body by Leontine Rohmer

17” (43 cm.) Porcelain swivel head with flat-cut neck socket on matching porcelain shoulderplate, slightly pink tinted complexion, painted rich down-glancing blue eyes with shaded detail, black eyeliner, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, softly-stuffed kid poupée body with gusset jointing at hips and knees, porcelain arms to above the elbows. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (Rohmer stamp on torso). Comments: Leontine Rohmer, circa 1858. Value

Points: very dear poupée with hint of enigmatic smile, lovely complexion tones, beautifully painted eyes, depose neck swivel system, original signed Rohmer body with porcelain arms, beautiful antique dress, undergarments, stockings, shoes, and bonnet. $5500/7500

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French Silk Gown and Blouse

Attributed to Adelaide Huret

Of pencil-striped grey and taupe silk, the gown features a fitted bodice and box-pleated full skirt and is trimmed with pleated aqua silk streamers and edging, self-covered buttons, hook and eye closure. Along with fine white cotton blouse with narrow tucks and lace neck edging. Very good condition. For 17” poupée of 1860 era. French, circa 1860, although unsigned the gown is attributed to Adelaide Huret. $800/1000

104. French Linsey/ Woolsey Dress in the Mode Enfantine Manner

For Huret era 17” poupée. Of densely-woven linsey/ woolsey in an intricate plaid pattern, the two-piece ensemble features a fitted bodice with wide rounded collar, lappets, three-quarter flared sleeves and red velvet edging and bodice fabric lacing, hook and eye closure. Along with matching pleated full skirt. Good condition, some few moth holes. French, circa 1950. $600/800

105. French White Linen Gown with Soutache Embroidery

Of densely woven linen, the gown features a deep scalloped neckline, fitted bodice, flared sleevelets, set-in waist band and a wide box-pleated skirt; the gown is ornamented with rich soutache embroidery, button and loop closure. Excellent condition. French, for 15” poupée, circa 1865. $600/800

106. French Bisque Poupée with Unique Expression

17” (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, very full lower cheeks, large blue glass inset eyes with spiral

threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, lightly feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with slightly upturned lip corners, accent line between the lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid poupée body with shapely torso, gusset jointing at elbows, hips and knees. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1.

Comments: French, circa 1865. Value Points: intriguing unique expression achieved by facial shape and very large eyes, lovely bisque, antique costume. $2600/2900

having especially fine expression of smile, fine quality of bisque, and rarer forehead “Depose” mark. $3800/4200

108. French Miniature Lithopane in Brass Framed Stand

7” (18 cm.) The intaglio-etched translucent porcelain panel depicts an angelic scene and is presented in original brass frame with pedestal base having candle prongs at the back to provide the back lighting needed to view the scene. The panel is marked “E (F?) PM 830”. Excellent condition. French, circa 1869, the artistic medium first appeared in the early 1800s; miniature versions, such as this, are extremely rare to find, especially in their original presentation stand. $400/500

109. Exquisite 17” French Bisque Poupée by Blampoix for Maison Simonne

107. Very Beautiful French Bisque Deposed Smiling Poupée by Leon Casimir Bru

17” (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, almond shaped pale blue enamel eyes with darker blue iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with pale accented lips posed in a gentle smiling expression, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid poupée body with square-cut collarette, gusset-jointing, wooden arms with dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows and wrists, wearing exquisite antique silk and lace gown, undergarments, leather shoes signed C.C. and straw bonnet known as “a deux bonjours”. Condition: generally excellent, sturdy original body with some typical paint scuffing on wooden hands. Marks: F (head and shoulders) Depose (front crown rim). Comments: the model was deposed by Leon Casimir Bru in 1873 which was the same year that this body which combined Bru’s kid and wooden body styles was also deposed. Value Points: rare model with rarer body, and

17” (43 cm.) Very pale swivel head on flat-cut neck socket allowing head to 90 degree side to side in a realistic manner, on original shoulder plate, cobalt blue enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, delicately-feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, ears pierced into head, very firmly-stuffed kid poupée body with kid-over-wood jointing of knees, and kid-over-wood upper arms with shoulder jointing, and bisque arms from above the elbows, separately-sculpted fingers. Condition: generally excellent, two fingers and thumb broken on left hand. Marks: B.S. (shoulder plate) Passage Delorme Simonne Paris Rue de Rivoli 188. Comments: Blampoix under commission by the luxury doll shop of Maison Simonne, circa 1860. Points: rarity features of the exquisitely-beautiful doll include depose flat-cut neck swivel, body with bisque arms and wooden knee joints; wearing a superb costume of silk and lace with unique pearl head-dress created by Estelle Johnston from a design in 1865 La Mode Illustree of Paris. Ex-Collection Estelle Johnston. $5500/7500 108.

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Early German Paper Mache Lady with Rare Coiffure

19” (48 cm.)

Paper mache shoulderhead of woman with oval face and elongated throat, sloping shoulders, black painted hair

in center part looped smoothly around each sculpted ear into a small cluster of curls, and then forming a tightlybraided chignon at the back of head, painted blue eyes, black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, slender kid body with wooden lower arms and legs, painted flat green shoes, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1850. Value Points: rare coiffure on the early lady doll with unusual high domed forehead, lovely lustrous original finish. $1100/1400

111. German Paper Mache Lady Doll with Long Ringlet Curls

14” (36 cm.)

Paper mache shoulderhead of lady with very slender oval face and elongated throat, black sculpted hair in center part with three rows of ringlet curls framing each side of face, and a tightly-coiled chignon at the back of head, painted blue eyes, black single stroke brows, upper eyeliner, closed mouth, muslin body stitch-jointed at shoulders and hips, red kid sewn-on hands to appear as though gloves. Condition: generally excellent, few light craquelure lines on shoulderplate. Comments: Germany, circa 1850. Value Points: very rare coiffure with excellent detail of curls and chignon, original body and wearing original muslin gown with ruffled trim. $1100/1300

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112. German Paper Mache

Lady Doll with Rare Coiffure and Brown Eyes

17” (43 cm.) Paper mache shoulderhead with slender oval face and elongated throat, black sculpted hair arranged in narrow coiled braids at crown with large sculpted comb at back of head and feathered curls framing the face, brown painted small eyes with heavy eyelids, single stroke upper eyeliner and brows, closed mouth, muslin body with stitch-jointing at shoulders and hips, red kid stitched-on hands to appear as gloves, stitched-on boots. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1840. Value Points: rare early doll with beautifully-painted hair and eyes, original body and wearing original muslin gown with blue silk bows, undergarments. $1400/1800

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113. Rare German Bisque Doll with Sculpted Hair, Bonnet and Bodice

19” (48 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead, sculpted blonde hair with wispy forehead bangs and casual curls tumbling onto shoulders, sculpted woven bonnet with ruffled blue inner brim, painted blue up-glancing eyes in deeply-set sockets, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, sculpted ruffled neck bodice with painted magenta-edged rose bodice, muslin stitch-jointed body, sewn-on blue stockings and black leather boots, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1890, suggestive of Gebruder Heubach although bisque heads were not mentioned by the firm until 1910; the doll’s background remains an intriguing mystery. Value Points: very beautiful doll with finest sculpting and painting. $1100/1300

114. German Bisque Lady with Sculpted Blue Scarf by Alt, Beck and Gottschalk

17” (43 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead with sculpted flowing blue head scarf over long blonde

curls that tumble outside of the scarf, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, brown single stroke brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, blushed plump cheeks, cloth stitch-jointed body, nicely costumed in antique gown and undergarments. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Alt, Beck and Gottschalk, circa 1880. Value Points: rare painted eye variation of the beloved model, with beautifully modeled blue scarf. $700/900

115. Petite German

Bisque Sculpted Hair

Lady as Peddler

9” (23 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead, sculpted light brown hair drawn from face with widow’s peak at the crown, braids at the side and modeled snood at back of head, painted blue eyes, single stroke brows, muslin stitchjointed body, bisque lower arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: rare small size of the model with wonderfully sculpted hair, antique costume of Welsh peddler and with basket of wares, household goods, dolls and novelties. $800/1200

116. German Bisque Doll Head with Rare Sculpted Coiffure

4” (10 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead with oval face and elongated throat, pale blonde sculpted hair drawn away from and forming ringlet curls behind each pierced ear, sculpted rose and leaves at the crown and an unusual chignon at the back of head with sculpted vertical barrette, painted facial features, blue eyes, closed mouth, sculpted bodice and blue bow. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: petite model has unusual detail of coiffure especially at back of head. $300/400

117. German Bisque Lady Doll with Rare Coiffure and Sculpted Bodice

20” (51 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead with oval face and strong throat, sculpted blonde hair with curls waved across the forehead crown and brushed behind the sculpted ears forming into a shaped loop at the back and long ringlet curls falling onto the shoulders, decorative black bow, painted facial features, dark blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, sculpted ruffles and embroidery on bodice accented with magenta ribbon and bow, muslin stitch-jointed body, bisque lower arms and legs, painted yellow ankle boots with black accents, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: rarity factors include distinctive coiffure, modeled ears, modeled bodice, original bisque limbs with fancy boots. $900/1200

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118. Extremely Rare German Bisque Art Character, Model 111

19” (48 cm.) Bisque socket head with oval-shaped face depicting an older child, almond-shaped blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, lightly feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with firmly-set lips with center accent line, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, well costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 111. Comments: Germany, attributed to Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912, this likely being the missing 111 model from their art character series. Value Points: the extremely rare model with compelling wistful, yet intelligent expression is enhanced by finest quality of bisque and painting, original body and body finish in especially fine state of preservation. $8500/11,500

119. Extremely Rare German Bisque Lady, 1398, by Simon and Halbig with Flirty Eyes

16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head with elongated, slender-shaped face depicting adult lady, strong cheek and jaw lines, brown glass “flirty” eyes that operate from an internal glass rod, painted lower lashes, daintily-painted brows, accented nostrils, slightly upturned nose tip, virtually-closed mouth with narrowest of opening below a row of sculpted teeth, smiling expression with impressed cheek, chin and philtrum dimples, unpierced ears, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden balljointed body, wearing antique red cotton mariner costume, straw bonnet, stockings, kidskin ankle boots. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1398 Germany Simon & Halbig S&H 6. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1910, only two other examples are known to exist; the doll differs from its 1388 sister by slightest mouth opening, slightly narrower nose and firmer jaw-line. Value Points: extremely rare model in desirable size, finest quality of bisque and painting, rare flirty eye mechanism, original body and body finish. $9000/11,000

120. Rare German Bisque Glass-Eyed Art Character, Model 549, by Kley and Hahn

20” (51 cm.) Bisque socket head, small brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, short brushstroked brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with pert slight smile, accent line between the lips, impressed dimples in center cheeks, chin and philtrum, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K&H (in banner) 549 8 ½ Germany. Comments: Bahr and Proschild for Kley and Hahn, circa 1912. Value Points: the seldom found model has exceptional detail of impressed dimples, fine quality of bisque and painting. $2600/3200

121. German Bisque “Bellhop Googly” by Max

Handwerck

11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head with sculpted reddish-blonde hair having forelock curl and topped by a sculpted blue bellhop-like cap with red dotted band and black neck strap, blue glass side-glancing googly eyes, closed mouth with wide beaming smile, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, wearing flannel uniform. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Dep Elite E 2/0. Comments: Max Handwerck, circa 1915, from his helmet googly series. Value Points: very fine detail of sculpting including forelock curl, defined space between smiling lips, impressed dimples. $1400/1800

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Art Character, Model 148, by Hertel and Schwab

18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, narrow brown glass sleep eyes in squinting expression, painted long curly lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth modeled as though open and crying, defined tongue, shaded and accented lips, dimpled chin, rosy cheeks, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, mariner costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 148 6.

Comments: Hertel and Schwab, circa 1912, a rare model that was offered as this art character or with rubber ball mechanism that produced actual tears. Value Points: very rare model, few examples are known to exist, with deeply defined sculpting around the eyes and mouth, choicest bisque and painting, original body and body finish. $5500/7500

123. Petite German Bisque Glass-Eyed Character, Model 185, by Kestner

14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with shy smiling expression, accented lips, row of painted teeth, brunette mohair braids over plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: C ½ 185 7 ½ (head). Comments: Kestner, circa 1912. Value Points: pristine condition of the rare glass-eyed smiling character, with choicest bisque, original wig, pate, body, body finish, and charming antique costume in the mariner style. $2200/2800

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124. German Bisque Character

“Baby Peggy” by Louis Amberg

18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, small brown glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented eye corners, small button nose, closed mouth with dimpled details, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden balljointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Germany 19c. 24 L.A.& S. N.Y. 50 973/3. Comments: Louis Amberg, circa 1924, portrait doll of the child silent film star, Baby Peggy Montgomery, made for a few years only. Value Points: rare character model of named celebrity, enhanced by excellent detail of bisque and painting, original body and body finish, antique wig and costume. $1800/2400

125. German Bisque Googly, Model 323, by Marseille

13” (33 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep and sideglancing googly eyes, painted lashes, single stroke brows, closed mouth with hint of mischievous smile, impressed cheek dimples, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Armand Marseille Germany 323 A 4/0 M. Comments: Marseille, circa 1917. Value Points: charming presentation of the favorite googly, with antique costume and toy harmonica. $400/500

126. German Bisque Helmet Googly by Max

Handwerck

11” (28 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head with sculpted

green military helmet above brown painted hair, blue glass side-glancing googly eyes, painted short lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, slightly parted lips in beaming smile, composition and wooden toddler body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Dep Elite D 1. Comments: Max Handwerck, from his series of helmet googlies, circa 1918. Value Points: rare model with wonderful expression, impressed cheek dimples, excellent detail of helmet with finial and embossed eagle design, well detailed brown flannel uniform. $1200/1500

127. Petite German Bisque Googly, Model 221, by Kestner with Original Wig and Body

12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, rounded facial modeling with plump rosy cheeks, large round blue glass sideglancing googly eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly upper lashes, side-angled feathered brows, tiny button-shaped nose, closed mouth with slightly-upturned accented lips,

brunette mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: A made in Germany 5 JDK 221 Ges Gesch. Comments: Kestner, circa 1912. Value Points: rare petite size of the most endearing googly with original body and body finish, very choice bisque. $2800/3200

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128. French Miniature Chaise a Porteur with Embossed Decorated Cherubic Designs

9” (23 cm.) The firm-bodied chaise a porteur has applique metal sides and door with lacquered painted finish and painted designs of cherubic play and garlands of flowers, with three beveled edge windows, hinged door, velvet covered roof and back, and green silk interior. Excellent condition. Original paper label on underside “Procede Brevete SGDG Modele Depose”. French, circa 1885. $700/900

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129. Important French Bisque Bébé as Asian Child in Original Costume and Signed Shoes by

Leon Casimir Bru

20” (51 cm.) Light amber-tinted bisque swivel head on kid-edged matching shoulderplate with slightly modeled bosom and shoulderblades, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rich rose eye shadow, brown brushstroked brows with feathered detail, shaded nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with tiny defined tongue tip, outlined lips, impressed cheek and philtrum dimples, pierced ears, very dark brunette mohair wig in up-swept coiffure, cork pate, slender kid bébé body, kid-over-wooden upper arms, light ambertinted bisque arms, Chevrot hinged upper legs, jointed knees, wooden lower legs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bru Jne 9 (head) Bru Jne N. 9 (shoulderplate).

Bébé Bru...(original paper label on torso).

Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1884, the Asian model of Bru was introduced during the 1883 Chevrot era; their extreme rarity is explained in The Bru Book by Theimer/Theriault “likely the Asian bébés were custom-ordered as the model was never mentioned in Bru advertising”. Value Points: impeccable original condition of the very rare doll, with original wig, body in superb sturdy condition, finest bisque and painting, and wearing original embroidered silk costume, original Bru undergarments, original socks and unique original red kidskin shoes with silk rosettes signed “Bru Jne 9”. with original set of embossed fan-shaped jewelry comprising earrings, pin and two hair ornaments.

$27,000/35,000

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130. French Bisque Brown-Eyed Bébé

Attributed to Henri Delcroix 14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump cheeks, large brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-

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jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1888, attributed to Henri Delcroix whose firm operated for a short period of years in the later 1880s; few dolls are documented by him. Value Points: rare model with dramatic large eyes and lovely complexion and painting, charming antique costume. $3700/4200

131. Petite French Bisque Bébé Mascotte by May Freres, Size 1

14” (36 cm.)

Bisque socket head, large brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, lushly-painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, thick brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, silk costume. Condition: generally excellent, original body and body finish. Marks: Mascotte 1. Comments: May Freres, circa 1888. Value Points: the rare to find model has most artistic dramatic decoration around the eyes and mouth, fine quality of bisque. $3200/3700

132. French Bisque Brown-Eyed Bébé, Figure C, by Jules Steiner

16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, thickly fringed brows, rose blushed eyeshadow, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, upturned lip corners, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig over Steiner pate, composition and wooden fully jointed body, antique cotton and lace frock, undergarments, socks and cream shoes. Condition: generally excellent, original body and body finish. Marks: Figure C No. 1 J. Steiner Bte SGDG Paris (head) Le Petit Parisien...(body). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1885. Value Points: especially beautiful bisque enhancing the wideeyed expression, superb painting of features and complexion. $3200/3700

133. Early French Bisque BrownEyed Portrait Bébé by Emile Jumeau

14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, nicely costumed.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 6 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris. $4200/5500

134. Large German Brown-Eyed Wax Child with Most Gentle Expression

29” (74 cm.) Honey-toned wax shoulderhead turned to the side in a nestling pose, very full cheeks and shoulderplate, amber brown glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, brunette rooted hair, muslin stitch-jointed body with paper mache lower arms and legs, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent, small repair of wax on back shoulderplate. Comments: Germany, circa 1880. Value Points: very rare brown glass eyes to be found on wax doll, and its luxury size indicate the likelihood of a special portrait commission during its production.

$600/800

135. German Wax Over Paper Mache Doll in Original Silk Costume

18” (46 cm.) Wax-over-paper mache shoulderhead, blue glass spiral-threaded eyes with dark iris rims, dark eyeliner delicately painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig, muslin stitch-jointed body, paper mache lower arms and legs, painted black ankle boots. Condition: very good, some fading of complexion, faint crazing on boots. Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: the doll is wearing original and well-preserved silk costume inspired by styles of the French poupées of the era.

$600/800

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136. Fine German Porcelain Lady Doll with Most

Unusual Sculpted Coiffure

23” (58 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead with oval shaped head and elongated throat, sloping shoulders, sculpted black hair drawn away from face with stippled detailing, forming a rolled frame of curls around the face and swept into a wide draped and up-swept curl at the back of head, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, muslin stitch-jointed body, leather lower arms, stitched-on stockings and leather boots, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: rare and intriguingly modeled coiffure. $1200/1500

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137. French Bisque Bébé by Petit et Dumoutier with Splendid Eyes

16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump rounded face, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading and darker blue iris rims, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with pale accented lips, pierced ears, blonde

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mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-looseball-jointed body with original pewter hands, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: P. 1 D. Comments: Petit et Dumoutier, circa 1882. Value Points: gorgeous eyes enhance the delicately-painted flawless complexion, original body and body finish. $7000/9000

139. Wonderful French Bisque Bébé by Jules Steiner in Trousseau Presentation with Costumes

8” (20 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes,

painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, French composition body jointed at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent, there is repair on the box. Marks: A 1 (head) Le Petit Parisien... (body). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1890. Value Points: the rare tiny bébé is presented in original gilt lettered Trousseau Bébé box with lace edging and rose silk ribbons, wearing pleated lace dress, along with seven additional dresses, jacket and two bonnets, attributed to the prestige workshops of Parisian doll boutique Au Nain Bleu. $6000/8000

140. Early French

Bisque Portrait Bébé by Emile Jumeau

24” (61 cm.) Bisque socket head with elongated plump cheeks, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading and dark iris rims, dark eyeliner, rich mauve eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, delicately-shaded outlined lips with slightly upturned lip corners, impressed dimples in chin and philtrum, separately-modeled pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-balljointed body with straight wrists, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 10 (head). Comments: Emile Jumeau, first period portrait bébé, circa 1877. Value Points: exceptional beauty of the early portrait model with finest bisque and painting, original body and body finish. $6500/8500

141. Gorgeous French

Bisque

Bébé

Triste by Emile Jumeau, Size 12

26” (66 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, delicatelypainted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, rose blushed eye shadow, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with 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: 12 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (torso). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1882. Value Points: the wistful expression is beautifully-achieved on this beloved Bébé Triste, and enhanced by finest delicate bisque, original body and body finish, wearing beautiful antique lace dress, lavish silk and lace ruffled bonnet with satin bows, socks, leather shoes with buckles and silk rosettes, and carrying parasol. $9500/11,500

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Petite German Bisque Child Doll Known as “A.T. Kestner” in Superb Dress

14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass eyes, delicately-painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, elegantly shaped nose with accented nostrils, accented eye corners, closed mouth with shaded and accented lips, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden early body

with straight wrists and plump modeling. Condition: generally excellent, some body retouch. Marks: 10. Comments: Kestner, circa 1889, the model is known as the “A.T. Kestner” indicating its resemblance to the French bébé by Thuillier whose market the German firm attempted to capture. Value Points: especially appealing in this petite size, the soughtafter doll is wearing beautiful cream wool dress with rich broderie

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anglaise embroidery, undergarments, silk cap, stockings and leather shoes with silk rosettes.

$3500/4500

143. German Bisque Closed Mouth Early Doll by Simon and Halbig

12” (30 cm.) Solid domed bisque swivel head on bisque shoulderplate, brown glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, lightly-feathered brows, rose blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, muslin stitch-jointed body, bisque arms to above the elbows, nicely costumed. Condition: two faint hairlines at top of crown rim, body somewhat worn. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1880. Value Points: desirable soughtafter model with endearing gentle expression. $600/800

144. Sonneberg Bisque Brown-Eyed Doll with Closed Mouth

13” (33 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, long painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, early composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 5. Comments: Sonneberg, mystery maker, circa 1882, the doll closely resembles early French bébé whose market it sought to capture. Value Points: very dear shy expression is beautifully enhanced by lovely painting. $800/1000

145. Captivating Rare German Bisque Character Known as “Wendy” by Bruno Schmidt

12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with wistful expression, impressed chin dimple, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2033 BSW (in heart) 537. Comments: Bruno Schmidt, their model known by collectors as “Wendy”, circa 1912. Value Points: the captivating petite doll has very beautiful wistful expression enhanced by flawless bisque, original body and body finish, and wearing wonderful antique folklore costume. $5500/7500

146. German Bisque Painted Eye Art

Character. Model 187, by Kestner

18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head with plump cheeks, blue painted eyes with decorative glaze, white eye dots, red and black upper eyeliner, delicately-fringed brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with hint of smile, outlined lips, blonde mohair wig in side-coiled braids, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 187 (head) Germany (body). Comments: Kestner, circa 1910, from their art character series. Value Points: excellent definition of modeling around the eyes enhanced by decorative glaze on painted eyes, charming pert halfsmile, choice bisque and painting, antique schoolgirl costume. $2200/2600

147. German Bisque Painted Eye Art

Character, Model 186, by Kestner

19” (48 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted facial features, painted blue upper-glancing eyes with decorative glaze, black and red upper eyeliner, tiny feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with painted teeth between the outlined lips, dimpled smiling expression, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, pretty antique costume. Condition:

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generally excellent. Marks: 186. Comments: Kestner, circa 1912. Value Points: rare model with wonderful expression, deeply impressed dimples in cheeks and lip corners, original body and body finish. $1800/2200

148. Rare German Bisque Smiling Art Character Doll, Model 151, by Simon and Halbig 19” (48 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted facial features, blue eyes in upperglancing expression, black upper eyeliner, one-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with smiling expression, row of sculpted and painted teeth, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, mariner costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 151 S&H 7 ½. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1910, the important firm created only three exclusive art character models for their 100 character series, a beautiful woman, a pensive boy, and this, a delightful merry girl. Value Points: exemplary quality of sculpting defines the laughter lines around the eyes and mouth, featuring impressed cheek dimples and enhanced by finest bisque and painting. $5000/7000

149. German Bisque Closed Mouth Child Doll

by Kestner

12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, very plump cheeks, small blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with row of tiny painted teeth between the outlined lips, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, lovely antique (frail) silk dress, undergarments, shoes, stockings, bonnet. Condition: generally excellent, original body and body finish. Marks: 7. Comments: Kestner, circa 1880. Value Points: fine modeling and painting especially of mouth and tiny painted teeth, fine body. $900/1200

150. Petite German Bisque Child with Closed Mouth by

Kestner

10” (25 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump cheeks, blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, rose blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils,

closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, early composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, antique muslin dress with lace and ribbon trim, undergarments, brown leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1. Comments: Kestner, circa 1880. Value Points: wonderful presence of the petite doll with choice bisque and painting, original body and body finish. $700/900

151. German All-Bisque

Miniature Doll, Model 102, Known as “French Wrestler”

8 ½” (22 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, very plump cheeks, blue glass spiral-threaded eyes with darker blue iris rims, rose blushed eye shadow, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, slightly-parted outlined lips, two square-cut upper teeth and

one lower, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, pegjointed bisque arms and legs, modeled bent elbows, shapely legs with painted yellow ankle boots, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 102 12. Comments: Germany, circa 1880, the doll is known as “French Wrestler” in reference to its muscular modeling of body. Value Points: rare doll with exemplary bisque, artistic painting, distinctive body. $1400/1800

152. Early French

Bisque Bébé by Leon Casimir Bru with Lovely Blue Eyes

16” (41 cm.) Bisque swivel head with very plump cheeks and throat on kidedged bisque shoulderplate with modeled bosom and shoulderblades, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with dark iris rims, thick dark eyeliner, painted dark curly lashes, brushstroked and multi-feathered brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined teeth between the shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid bébé body with gusset-jointing, curved kid arms with bisque forearms and hands, lovely antique costume. Marks: (crescent and circle/dot impression on back of head) Bte SGDG (forehead crown rim).

Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1878. Value Points: exceptional sculpting with very sensual expression enhanced by finest bisque and painting, original sturdy body, original perfect hands. $11,000/14,000

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153. Beautiful French

Bisque Brown-Eyed Portrait Bébé by Emile Jumeau

22” (56 cm.) Bisque socket head with elongated plump cheeks, large amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, rich mauve eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, delicatelyshaded outlined lips with slightly upturned lip corners, defined space between the lips, impressed dimples in chin and philtrum, separately-modeled pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 10 (head). Comments: Emile Jumeau, first period portrait bébé, circa 1877. Value Points: rare early doll whose rich brown eyes beautifully contrast the fine delicately blushed complexion, original early body. $6500/8500

155. Very Rare Tiny French Bisque Bébé Attributed to Jules Steiner with Costumes

8 ½” (22 cm.) Bisque socket head with very full lower cheeks, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with delicately shaded outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, cork pate, Steiner composition fully-jointed body with straight wrists, antique (frail) burgundy silk dress with lace trim and matching bonnet which is likely original, undergarments, shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1885, although unmarked, the doll model is indubitably the G series bébé by Jules Steiner, on original Steiner body. Value Points: very dear tiny bébé whose expressive features are enhanced by finest bisque and complexion, original body and body finish, likely original costume, and two additional early bébé dresses.

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156. Rare and Beautiful French Bisque Paris Bébé by Emile Jumeau

17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head with very full sculpting of cheeks and chin, almond-shaped blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented eye corners and nostrils of pointy upturned nose, 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, original body finish, slight finger scuffing. Marks: Tete Depose Paris Bébé 7. Comments: Jumeau, circa 1892, the model is considered a premiere bébé of the Jumeau 200 art character series and is quite rare. Value Points: rare model with compelling character expression and very choice bisque and painting, lovely antique costume. $4500/6500

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157. Very Rare German Bisque Character, 1418, by Simon & Halbig in Charming Petite Size

12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump modeling of cheeks and chin, tiny blue glass sleep eyes, fringed upper lashes, one-stroke angled brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accent line between lips, blonde mohair wig with coiled side braids, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, factory costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1418 3. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1912, from their 1400 character series, only one or two other examples of this rare model are known to exist today. Value Points: the rarity of the doll is rivaled by its wonderfully-achieved character expression, finest bisque and painting, original wig, original body finish, early factory costume. $4500/6500

158. German All-Bisque Character “Didi”

Designed by Jeanne Orsini

6 ½” (17 cm.) All-bisque head and torso, tiny blue glass eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with modeled space between the shaded and outlined lips, blonde mohair braided wig, loop-jointed bisque

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arms and legs, painted above-theknee white ribbed stockings, black one-strap shoes, lovely costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: JIO c. 1920 47 (incised). Comments: designed by American artist Jeanne Orsini, circa 1920, made in Germany. Value Points: rare little all-bisque especially well-achieved modeling and painting. $900/1200

159. German Bisque Character, Model 1488, by Simon and Halbig

13” (33 cm.)

Bisque socket head, small blue glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with downcast lips, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden balljointed body with side-hip jointing, antique costume and shoes, carrying little brown teddy bear. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1488 Simon & Halbig 4. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1912. Value Points: appealing pensive character with choice bisque, rarely found in this small size, original body and body finish. $1800/2300

160. Rare German Brown-Eyed Bisque Art Character, 1448, by Simon and Halbig

17” (43 cm.)

Bisque socket head, small brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, lightlyfeathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with pensive expression, accent line between the very full lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1448 Simon & Halbig S&H 7. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1912, from the firm’s glass-eyed art character series which was produced in very limited numbers. Value Points: beautiful example with fine matte bisque complementing the full lips, original wig, body, body finish, and wearing antique mariner costume. $6500/8500

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161. German Bisque GlassEyed Character, Model 5689, by Gebruder Heubach in Rare Size

22” (56 cm.) Pink-tinted bisque socket head, large blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mohair lashes, incised eyeliner, feathered brows, accented nostrils of rounded nose, open mouth, shaded and accented lips, impressed dimple in center of bottom lip, four porcelain teeth, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 5689 10 Heubach (sunburst) Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912. Value Points: rare model especially in this large size, complemented by choicest bisque, sculpting and painting, mohair lashes, original body finish, antique mariner costume. $1800/2300

162. German Bisque Child Doll with Unique Expression, Model 1299, by Simon and Halbig

19” (48 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, open mouth, accented lips, two porcelain teeth, dimpled chin, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden balljointed body, nicely costumed in mariner style wool costume, undergarments, socks and shoes. Condition: generally excellent, hands retouched. Marks: S&H 1299 7 ½ Germany. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1900. Value Points: rarer model with exemplary bisque and painting, original body and body finish. $800/1100

163. Rare German Bisque Smiling Art

Character, B.P. by Swaine and Co.

16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, sculpted and painted facial features, deep intaglio pale blue eyes with upperglancing expression, white eye dots, black upper eyeliner, brushstroked brows, rounded nose tip, closed mouth in beaming smile with sculpted row of teeth, outlined lips, dimpled cheeks, auburn mohair wig in coiled braids, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: B.P.6. (incised) Geschutz S&Co. Germany (red stamp). Comments: Swaine and Co., circa 1910, from their painted eye art character series. Value Points: very rare model with very dear beguiling expression, finest bisque and painting. $1400/1800

164. German Bisque Character, Model 410, by Marseille with Unique Teeth

14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, open mouth with two rows of teeth (the lower range of teeth disappear when

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head is tipped), brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden balljointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Germany 410 0 3/0. Comments: Marseille, for Robert Maaser, circa 1913. Value Points: rare model with imaginative playful teeth mechanism, wonderful expression, original wig, body, body finish, great antique costume. $700/900

165. Most Expressive German Bisque Fretful Boy by Gebruder Heubach

15” (38 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, light brown painted boyish hair with slight modeling details at the forehead crown, modeled stuck-out ears, sculpted tiny blue eyes, white eye dots, black upper eyeliner, onestroke curved brows, tiny nose, closed mouth with downcast lips, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Heubach Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1910. Value Points: rare model with wonderfully-detailed sculpting of facial frowns at eyes and mouth, antique costume. $800/1100

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Ernst Heubach

10” (25 cm.)

Bisque socket head with chubby round face, sculpted short brown bobbed hair with defined forelock curls, painted pale blue downcast googly eyes, one-dash brows, button-shaped nose, closed mouth with tiny tongue “licking her lips”, tongue tip, paper mache fivepiece body, antique costume.

Marks: Germany E.H. 289 14/0 DRGM.

Comments: Ernst Heubach, circa 1920. Value Points: rare model with delightful expression and well-modeled features. $400/600

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Included is 12”l. wooden skis with metal foot rests and matching wooden ski poles; 8”l. wooden skis with attached leather shoes and matching ski poles; and 8”l. wooden sled with lithographed images of children sliding on the top, and which hinges open for use as candy container. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1900. $400/500

168. Rare German Bisque Painted Eye Character, Model 8588, by Gebruder Heubach

9” (23 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted facial features depicting a pouting faced child, painted blue side/upper-glancing eyes, dark upper eyeliner, curly brows centering the sculpted frowning lines on forehead, rounded nose, closed mouth with downcast pouting lips, blonde mohair bobbed wig, composition toddler body jointed at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent, body retouched. Marks: 8588 Heubach (in square) Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912, the intriguing model, of which few examples are known, is a variant of the sculpted hair grumpy model, 8644, as well as Effanbee’s composition Baby Grumpy. Value Points: wonderfully defined pouting expression and excellent bisque. $700/900

169. Rare German Bisque Glass-Eyed Character, Model 134, by Hertel and Schwab

16” (41 cm.)

Bisque socket head, small blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, delicately feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined pert lips, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 134 5. Comments: Hertel and Schwab, circa 1912. Value Points: the rarity of the plump-cheeked young child is rivaled by her superb sculpting and fine luminous bisque, original wig, body and body finish. $2800/3200

170. Beautiful German Bisque Glass-Eyed Character, Model 149, by Hertel and Schwab

17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, small blue glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed

mouth with very full outlined lips, blonde mohair curly wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 149 5. Comments: Hertel and Schwab, circa 1912. Value Points: rare model with most expressive petulant air achieved by her beautiful large lips, finest quality of bisque with beautiful original body and wig and wearing lovely antique costume of blue velvet. $3500/4500

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171. Delightful French Bisque Googly, Model 245, by SFBJ

13” (33 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep and upper-glancing googly eyes, painted curly upper lashes, short brushstroked brows, rounded nose with accented nostrils, closed mouth with beaming smile, sculpted teeth, incised dimples at lip corners, brunette mohair wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed toddler body with sidehip jointing, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks:

SFBJ 245 Paris 4. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1915. Value Points: rare model with wonderful expression, rosy complexion with luminous dewy patina accentuates the deeply modeled laughter dimples and crinkles around the eyes and mouth. $3500/4500

172. Tiny French Bisque Bébé, Figure A, by Jules Steiner with Signed Body

8” (20 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, long painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, French composition fully-jointed body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: J. Steiner Bte SGDG Paris Fre A 1 (head) (original Steiner paper label on torso).

Comments: French, Jules Steiner, circa 1890. Value Points: tiniest size Steiner bébé with beautiful eyes and fine clarity and painting of complexion, original signed body. $1100/1400

173. Rare French Bisque Pouting Character, Model 248, by SFBJ

12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes glancing to the right, 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, blonde mohair wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, original body finish, hands scuffed. 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. $2200/2800 171.

174. French Bisque Fretful Character, Model 252, by SFBJ from their Art Character Series

13” (33 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lashes, short stroke brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with lips pursed in fretful manner, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden fully-jointed toddler body with sidehip jointing. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 252 Paris

4. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1915. Value Points: endearing expression with detailed modeling of expression around the eyes and mouth, fine gleaming patina, original body and body finish, wonderful antique costume of red wool and velvet. $2800/3200

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175. French Bisque Blue-Eyed Bébé E.J. by Emile Jumeau with Signed E.J. Shoes

18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, outlined shaded lips, pierced ears, brunette hand-tied human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally

excellent. Marks: Depose E 8 J (and artist checkmarks, head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1884. Value Points: lovely bisque and painting on the classic bébé, original body and body finish, antique velvet costume, undergarments, knit stockings and leather shoes signed “E.J. 8”. $2600/3200

176. Petite French Bisque Bébé by Juillien, Size 1

11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, very rich rose blushed eye shadow, dark painted lashes, brunette painted brows with decorative glaze, accented eye corners and nostrils, open mouth, outlined lips, row of porcelain teeth, brunette mohair wig, French composition fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Juillien 1 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Juillien, circa 1895, on Jumeau body. Value Points: wonderfully expressive wide eyes enhanced by dramatic painting of features. $1100/1300

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French All-Bisque

Mignonette with Painted Peach Ankle Boots

5” (13 cm.) Solid domed bisque swivel head, bisque torso, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white stockings and pale peach ankle boots, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth with center accent line, brunette mohair wig, pretty silk dress. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1882. Value Points: charming wide-eyed expression, rare painted boots. $600/800

178. French Bisque

Brown-Eyed Bébé E.J. by Emile

Jumeau

17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, arched brushstroked brows, accented 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 with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose E. 7 J (and artist checkmarks, head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1884. Value Points: beautiful brown eyes, lovely painting, original body and body finish, lovely antique costume. $3200/3800

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179. Fine German Paper Mache Lady Doll with Elaborate Rare Coiffure

18” (46 cm.) Paper mache shoulderhead of lady with oval face and elongated throat, black sculpted hair in center part with well-detailed arranged curls tumbling onto each shoulder and then drawn back into tightly-coiled braided chignon held by modeled barrette, painted blue eyes in welldefined eye sockets, black single stroke brows and upper eyeliner, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blushed cheeks, slender kid body, kid wooden lower arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent, original finish, sturdy body, craquelure on back shoulderplate. Comments: Germany, circa 1840. Value Points: exceptional detail of hair details, original finish, original costume. $1100/1300

180. German Paper Mache Lady with So-Called Beehive Coiffure

13” (33 cm.) Paper mache shoulderhead with heart-shaped face and strong throat, black sculpted hair with lushly-arranged curls at each side of face and a braid-wrapped arrangement at crown,

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painted blue eyes, black single stroke brows and upper eyeliner, accented nostrils, closed mouth, slender kid body, carved wooden lower arms and legs, painted yellow boots. Condition: generally excellent, original finish, craquelure at back shoulderplate. Comments: Germany, circa 1840. Value Points: excellent detail of hair modeling, original painting, original costume. $700/900

181. German Paper

Mache Lady with Fancy Coiffure and Brown Eyes

14” (36 cm.) Paper mache shoulderhead of lady with heart-shaped face, strong elongated throat, sculpted black hair with arranged poufs of curls at each side of face and hair drawn up into three large rolled curls at the crown, painted facial features, brown eyes, painted brows and upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, closed mouth, slender kid body, wooden lower arms and legs, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1840. Value Points: rare elaborate coiffure and original state of presentation. $900/1100

182. English Poured

Wax Child Doll with Rich Complexion

22” (56 cm.) Poured wax shoulderhead with dark rosy complexion, head modeled turned to the side, blue glass inset eyes with dark iris rims, incised eyeliner, tinted brows and lips of closed mouth, inset brunette human hair, softly-stuffed mohair stitch-jointed body attached by brass grommet sew holes, poured wax lower arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent, hair somewhat cropped in length.

Comments: English, circa 1880. Value Points: beautiful and unusual complexion shading and dark original hair, woven silk costume and lace bonnet are likely original. $800/1000 182.

183. English Wax-Over-Paper Mache Doll with Exceptional Original Costume

26” (66 cm.) Wax-over-paper mache shoulderhead, black enamel inset eyes, tinted brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with hint of smile, brunette human hair arranged from center slit in crown, long ringlet curls, firmly-stuffed muslin body with wax over paper mache arms and legs. Condition: structurally excellent, facial complexion is original albeit rubbed and with light craquelure. Comments: England, circa 1865. Value Points: very beautiful and well-preserved original costume of fine muslin with pleated blue silk ruffles, silk sash and streamers, neck ruffle, original matching bonnet, undergarments, socks and shoes. $900/1200

184. German Wax-Over-Paper Mache Lady Doll in Original Costume Attributed to Schilling

18” (46 cm.) Wax-over-rose-tinted paper mache shoulderhead, blue glass sleep eyes, painted

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brows, eye dots and nostril accents, closed mouth with center accent line, original blonde mohair wig in elaborately curled and braided coiffure, muslin stitch-jointed body with wax-overpaper mache hands, and paper mache feet with painted fancy brown heeled boots. Condition: generally excellent, some typical rubs and fading of complexion, gown has some aging.

Comments: Germany, attributed to Barbara Schilling, circa 1875. Value Points: the elegantly coiffed hair is enhanced further by original aqua silk fashion gown with tassel and pleated tulle trim. $800/1100

185. Beautiful English Poured Wax Gentle Face Doll with Splendid Original Costume

25” (64 cm.) Poured wax shoulderhead with delicate rosy complexion, posed turned demurely to the side, blue glass inset eyes, incised eyeliner with tinted detail, tinted brows, nostril accents and lips of closed mouth, separately-inserted long brunette hair, softly-stuffed stitch-jointed muslin body attached by brass grommet sew holes on shoulderplate, rose-tinted poured wax arms to above elbows and poured wax lower legs. Condition: generally excellent, one left finger restored, restoration of upper back of wax right arm. Comments: English,

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attributed to Montanari, circa 1875. Value Points: an especially beautiful wax doll with lovely complexion, original body, wearing splendid original gown of turquoise blue and ivory silk with lace trim, matching woven bonnet, undergarments. $1200/1500

186. English Poured Wax Child Doll In Original Costume from Lucy Peck

20” (51 cm.) Honey-toned poured wax shoulderhead of plump-faced child with brass grommets for attachment to body, dark blue glass inset eyes with upper eyeliner, lightly-inset brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, accent line between the pale lips of closed mouth, long blonde mohair braids from inserted hair, poured wax lower limbs with brass grommets for attachment to muslin

stitch-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: From Mrs. Peck The Doll’s House (...faded stamp on torso). Comments: England, Lucy Peck, circa 1880. Value Points: the pretty child is wearing original sky-blue silk/linen dress with interwoven silvery leaf design, undergarments, socks, leather shoes, and woven bonnet. $800/1100

187. German Bisque Lady Doll with Sculpted Yellow Necklace

14” (36 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead with oval face and elongated throat, blonde sculpted hair drawn loosely away from face and captured at the back into long arranged curls onto her back shoulders, held by gold beaded barrette and decorated with Dresden flowers at the crown, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, sculpted yellow beaded necklace, muslin stitch-jointed body, bisque lower arms, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent except chipping to Dresden flowers at back crown. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: rarity factors including yellow necklace and elaborate coiffure especially detailed at back of head. $500/600

188. German Bisque Lady with Sculpted Black Hair and Modeled Jewelry

16” (41 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead with oval face and elongated throat, black sculpted hair drawn from face and arranged in elaborate triple-coiled braids and rolls around the back and crown of head, with ringlet curls tumbling onto her nape and feathered stippling around the forehead, painted blue eyes in defined eye sockets, single stroke black brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, fully-sculpted ears with sculpted dangling earrings, sculpted blue necklace with center medallion on shoulderplate, muslin stitch-jointed body, bisque lower arms and legs, black ankle boots, lovely muslin gown with blue detailing, undergarments. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: rarity factors including fancy coiffure with glazed highlights, sculpted necklace and earrings. $700/900

189. German Bisque Lady with Sculpted Blonde Hair and Superb Costume

26” (66 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead with oval face and elongated throat, blonde sculpted hair arranged with voluminous blonde curls surrounding her crown and tumbling into forehead curls, captured behind fully-modeled pierced ears by a blue hair band, painted dark blue eyes with white eye dots, black and red upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, muslin stitch-jointed body, kid arms. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: wonderfully detailed hair with decorative glaze, superb antique gown with accented blue bows, undergarments, stitched-on kidskin boots. $800/1100

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190. French Bisque Poupée

with Portrait Face and Wooden

Articulated Body by Doleac 17” (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, perfectly oval face, blue glass enamel eyes with spiral threading and darker iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, stretched kid-over-wooden body with dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, bisque forearms with separately-sculpted fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1875, attributed to Louis Doleac. Value Points: rare and very distinctive facial model with very fine painting and subtle blushing, original wooden body and perfect bisque hands, wearing antique ensemble, leather boots, undergarments, lorgnette and purse. $4000/4800

191. French Bisque Poupée

“Lily” from Lavalle-Peronne and A La Poupée de Nuremberg 17” (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kidedged bisque shoulderplate, pale blue glass spiral-threaded eyes with dark iris rims, dark eyeliner, feathered lashes and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with pale accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, shapely wooden poupée body with dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, and knees, deluxe swivel jointing at upper arms and upper legs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: A La Poupée de Nuremberg, 21 Rue Choiseul, Trousseaux Complets, Reparations, Paris (original paper label). Comments: French, circa 1865, the doll was presented in the luxury doll boutique A La Poupée de Nuremberg, founded by Madame LavallePeronne in 1864, the same time as the founding of her children’s journal La Poupée Modele which was designed to promote costumes and accessories offered in her boutique. Each promotion was centered around the theme of her signature doll named “Lily”, of which this is a very rare example. Value Points: rare doll to find, especially with original signature paper label, very fine bisque and painting of facial features, and finely sculpted wooden body; antique costume is included. $4500/5500

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192. Lovely French Wide-Eyed Poupée by Jumeau for Au Calife de Baghdad Boutique 17” (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate,

very large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, kid poupée body with gusset-jointing at hips and knees, bisque arms to above the elbows, lovely brown and ivory silk costume, undergarments, shoes. Condition: generally excellent, restoration to fingers on both hands. Marks: 6 (head) Au Calife de Baghdad...(original paper label on torso). Comments: Jumeau, circa 1875, presented at the Parisian boutique Au Calife de Baghdad; the doll has especially large eyes indicating its forthcoming evolution into the premiere bébé head of Jumeau. Value Points: very beautiful doll with entrancing eyes, rare boutique label on early body. $2800/3200

193. French Bisque Bébé by Gaultier Freres with Dramatic Eyes

17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows with feathered detail, rose blushed eye shadow, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with heart-shaped upper lip, shaded and outlined lips, dimpled chin and philtrum, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fullyjointed body with straight wrists, antique ensemble comprising purple woolen dress with embroidered detail, matching fancy bonnet, undergarments, stockings, French leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent, body repainted. Marks: 6 F.G. (inside scroll). Comments: Gaultier Freres, circa 1888. Value Points: large luminous eyes lend a dramatic expression to the bébé. $1800/2300

194. French Purple Silk Frock for Petite Bébé

To fit bébé about 12”h. 3” shoulder width. 7 ¾” dress length. Of fine purple silk the dropped waist dress features tiny pearl button closure at the front centered by lace panels that are repeated at the collar, cuffs and sash, with pleated skirt above a pleated and lace edged hem ruffle. Excellent condition, purple color is faded. French, circa 1885. $500/600

195. French Dress for Petite Poupée

For 1875 era 13”-14” poupée. 2 ½” shoulder width. 7 ½”l. Of bronze green silk the onepiece dart-shaped jacket-dress has coat sleeves with fitted lace- edged cuffs, double row of box pleats at the hem with internal muslin dust ruffles, double collar with self-piping edging and is elaborately accented on the front with curved bands of pleated tulle and lace. Excellent condition. French, circa 1875. $400/500

196. French Bisque Bébé Phenix Star by Steiner Successors

circa 1895. Steiner successors. Value Points: dramatic deep eyes with rich painting of brows and lips, original body, fine antique costume. $1400/1800

197. Petite French Bisque Bébé by Henri Delcroix

22” (56 cm.) Bisque socket head, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted long curly lashes, incised eyeliner, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, closed mouth with defined space between shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, elongated brunette human hair wig over cork pate, French composition body jointed at shoulders and hips, wearing silk dress, undergarments, socks, leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: * 92. Comments: French,

12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head with plump lower face, very large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, lushly painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, lovely antique costume, undergarments, leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Paris 2/0. Comments: Henri Delcroix, circa 1890. Value Points: rare model in appealing petite size. $1200/1600

198. French Bisque Bébé Dep with Closed Mouth

22” (56 cm.) Bisque socket head, dark blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined shaded lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French 198.

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composition and wooden fully-jointed body, antique cream cashmere flannel dress with embroidered details, lace and silk frou-frou bonnet, undergarments, socks, leather shoes with silk rosettes. Condition: generally excellent, original body and body finish. Comments: Jumeau/SFBJ, circa 1899, the closed mouth bébé was created with commissioned bisque heads from Simon and Halbig presented on original French bodies. Value Points: beautiful example of the doll with very deep modeling, deep paperweight eyes, closed mouth and fine bisque. $1200/1600

199. French Bisque

Mechanical Swimming Doll

“Ondine” by Elie Martin

16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass eyes, painted features, closed mouth, brunette mohair wig, cork torso enclosing mechanism, tin loosely jointed limbs with painted finish, and wearing factory-original blue cotton swim suit with lace trim. The doll is designed to “swim” when keywound. Condition: generally excellent, mechanism functions well, small chip on right eye corner. Marks: 1079 Simon & Halbig S&H Germany 2. Comments: designed by Elie Martin, the toy was displayed at the 1878 Paris Exposition where it won a Medaille d’Or. The toy was discussed in an 1882 book “Les Jouets d’Enfants” by Demoulin: “The Ondine was invented by a highly talented and well educated individual who acquired a serious aversion to water as a young boy. He was wise enough not to try to conquer his instinctive revulsion to water by violent means, but instead had the idea of a swimming doll that would familiarize children with swimming...”.

Value Points: rare large size of the amusing doll, with original wig, swimsuit, and wonderfully functioning mechanism; when wound, she vigorously moves her hands, arms and legs in a brisk swimming motion. $900/1100

200. Rare French Bisque Double-Face Character

Doll

from Jumeau 200 Art Character Series

18” (46 cm.)

Bisque socket head with alternate face on either side of head, one face with blue glass paperweight eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth modeled as though open in wide beaming smile; and the other face, which is revealed by turning knob at the top of the head, with narrow squinting eyes, scowling expression, closed mouth modeled as though open in a crying expression, shaded lips and tongue, row of sculpted teeth. The head is enclosed in a cardboard hood which hides whichever face is presently not in view, and is covered with blonde mohair wig, French composition and wooden fully jointed body, antique white cotton lawn bébé dress and bonnet, undergarments, French leather shoes and socks. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 7.

Comments: Jumeau/SFBJ, circa 1900, the model features two faces from the Jumeau 200 art character series. Value Points: rare doll with fine detail of sculpting, beautiful bisque, original body. $7000/9000

201. Rare French Bisque Bébé Mignon

by Falck-Roussel

19” (48 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, very dark eyeliner encircles the deeply set eye sockets, painted long curly lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, thick brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body, lovely antique costume, leather boots, woven bonnet. Condition: generally excellent, small flake at pierced ear hole. Marks: FR 8. Comments: Falck-Roussel who listed his trade name doll Bébé Mignon in 1885, and in 1888 was awarded the silver medal at the Melbourne World Fair. Value Points: the rarely found doll with distinctive expression has choice bisque, complexion and painting, original body and body finish. $4000/5000

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202. German Bisque Character with Stuck-Out Tongue, Model 8413, by Gebruder Heubach

15” (38 cm.) Pink-tinted bisque socket head, small blue glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with tiny stuck-out tongue tip and two beaded upper teeth, brunette human hair wig in braids, composition and wooden balljointed toddler body with side-hip jointing, antique costume including fleeced woolen coat with matching cap, knit leggings and mittens, dress, undergarments, shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 8413 Heubach (in square) 4 Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1915. Value Points: delightful sassy character with very choice bisque, luminous rosy complexion. $1200/1600

203. German Bisque Glass-Eyed Pouting Character by Gebruder Heubach

13” (33 cm.) Pink-tinted bisque socket head, small blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, dark eyeliner, short stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with downcast lips, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 3 Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1915. Value Points: impeccable condition of the little lad with choice bisque and painting, original body and body finish, and wonderful antique costume. $800/1000

204. German Bisque

Charactrer, Model 1428, by Simon and Halbig

15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, tiny blue glass sleep eyes, fringed upper curly lashes, one-stroke brows, tiny nose, closed mouth modeled as though open with shaded lips, smiling impish expression, laughter crinkles around the eyes, auburn mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1428 6. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1912. Value Points: especially fine modeling on the rare expressive character with welldefined laughter crinkles and dimples, very choice bisque and painting, wonderful antique costume and toy horse. $600/800

205. Two German All-Bisque Characters

5 ½” (14 cm.) All-bisque character with onepiece bisque head, torso and legs, jointed bisque arms, sculpted brown hair with defined topknot and forelock, painted blue side-glancing eyes, one-stroke curvy brows, closed mouth with wide beaming smile, bare feet, nicely costumed. Along with one-piece all-bisque baby posed seated with finger in mouth, painted facial features, large ears, sculpted white knit costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1915. Value Points: charming little characters with excellent detail of painting and modeling. $300/400

206. German Bisque Character Boy with Sculpted Hair, Model 2048, by Bruno Schmidt

24” (61 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, sculpted short boyish hair in side-parted fashion waved across his forehead, small blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, outlined lips, two porcelain upper teeth, tongue, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, nicely costumed in school boy costume, undergarments, stockings, shoes. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: BSW (in heart) 2048-5. Comments: Bruno Schmidt, circa 1912. Value Points: distinctively-modeled boy doll with excellent detail of hair sculpting, original body and body finish, wonderful costume. $1100/1200 206.

207. Rare German Bisque

Painted Eye Art Character, 141, by Hertel and Schwab 17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted pale blue eyes with darker iris rims in well-defined eye sockets, black and red upper eyeliner, slightly-feathered curvy brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the very full outlined lips, impressed cheek dimples, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 141 6. Comments: Hertel & Schwab, circa 1915, from the firm’s art character series, the model was offered with glass eyes or this rarer variation of painted eyes. Value Points: rarely found model, with especially fine detail of modeling around the eyes and lips, impressed cheek dimples, choice bisque, original body and body finish. $2200/2600

208. Petite German Bisque Painted Eye

Art Character, Model 184, by Kestner 11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted facial features, small brown painted eyes with heavily-modeled eyelids, painted short feathered brows, black upper eye-liner, accented nostrils, closed mouth with downcast pouty expression, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, nicely costumed in white cutwork dress, undergarments, bonnet, leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 184. Comments: Kestner, circa 1910. Value Points: rare painted eye version of the

184 model in appealing petite size, excellent quality of bisque enhances the endearing expression, original body and body finish. $1200/1700

209. German Bisque Painted Eye Character, Model 178, by Kestner

11” (28 cm.)

Bisque socket head, painted facial features, painted blue down-glancing eyes, heavily modeled eye lids with black upper eyeliner, lightly feathered tiny brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, nicely costumed

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generally excellent. Marks: 178. Comments: Kestner, circa 1912. Value Points: delightful petite character girl has very choice bisque and painting, original wig, body and body finish. $1200/1700

210. German Bisque Painted Eye Art Character, Model 526, by Kley and Hahn

13” (33 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted facial features, brown downcast eyes, black upper eyeliner with very delicately fringed lashes, short curvy brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with extended accent line between the very full lips, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, nice antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K&H (in banner) 526 Germany

2. Comments: Kley and Hahn, circa 1910. Value Points: very fine example from the rare painted eye art character series, with choice

modeling and bisque, original body and body finish. $1200/1700

211. German Bisque Painted Eye Art Character, Model 520 by Kley and Hahn

18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted facial features, brown painted eyes with shaded detail in well-defined eye sockets, thick black upper eyeliner, unusual white lower eyeliner, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, dimples at lip corners and cheeks, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique school dress. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K&H (in banner) 520 6 Germany. Comments: Kley and Hahn, circa 1912. Value Points: rare character with most appealing cheerful expression, deeply impressed dimples around mouth and cheeks, finest bisque and painting, original body finish. $2200/2800

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212. French Bisque Bébé Bleuette, Premiere Model of 1905

11” (27 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, tiny porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette human hair over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent, original body finish. Marks: 1 (head) 2 (feet). Comments: 1905, the first model of Bleuette, the premium doll offered by Gautier-Languereau, publishers of La Semaine de Suzette, appearing for one year only, advertised in that magazine as “a beautiful little Jumeau doll of 27 cm”. Value Points: the desirable first model of the French doll arguably considered the French 20th century pivotal doll. $1200/1600

213. French Bisque Bleuette with Pretty Shy Expression

11” (27 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lower lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four tiny teeth, auburn mohair wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, original Bleuette costume. Condition: generally excellent, few rubs on fingers. Marks: 71 Unis France 149 60 8/0 (head) 1 (foot) 2 (shoulders). Comments: Bleuette, 1920 era. Value Points: beautiful eyes and lashes, accentuate the especially nice quality of bisque, original body and body finish. $700/900

214. French Bisque Bleuette in Original Dress

11” (27 cm.) Bisque socket head, dark blue glass eyes, painted all-around lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, row of teeth, brunette human hair wig, French composition and wooden fully jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 21 0 SFBJ 60 Paris 8/0 (head) 2 (torso) 1 (feet). Comments: Bleuette, 1921 edition. Value Points:

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pretty example with very nice bisque, original body and body finish, original costume. $700/900

215. French Bisque Bleuette in Pink Flowered Dress

11” (27 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lower lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four tiny teeth, auburn mohair wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, original Bleuette dress. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 71 Unis France 149 60 8/0 (head) 1 (foot) 2 (shoulders). Comments: Bleuette, 1920 era. Value Points: beautiful eyes and lashes, especially lovely delicate complexion, original body and body finish. $700/900

216. French Bisque Bleuette in Original School Girl Costume

11” (27 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lower lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, row of teeth, brunette mohair wig, French composition and wooden fully jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 60 Paris 8/0 (head) 2 (torso) 1 feet). Comments: Bleuette, 1921 Value Points:

pretty example with very nice bisque, original mohair lashes, original body and body finish, original Bleuette costume. $700/900

217. French Bisque Bleuette with Especially Pretty Face

11” (27 cm.) Bisque socket head, bright blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lower lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, brunette human hair wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 301 Paris 1 (head) 1 (foot) 2 (shoulders). Comments: Bleuette, 1920 era. Value Points; especially pretty example with lovely bisque, original body, original costume with matching hat. $900/1100

218. German Bisque Doll with Sculpted Hair Known as Alice in Wonderland

19” (48 cm.) Very pale bisque shoulderhead with blonde hair drawn tightly away from face behind sculpted ears, short curls at the back of the head, glazed black hair band, painted small bright blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, brown single stroke brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, blushed cheeks, muslin stitch-jointed body, leather arms. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1880, the model known as Alice in Wonderland for its resemblance to the original illustrations by John Tenniel in the 1857 book

by Lewis Carroll. Value Points: beautiful bisque and painting, fine antique costume. $700/900

219. German Bisque Doll as Gentleman, Attributed as Portrait of Rose Bonheur

16” (41 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead with brown sculpted hair arranged in rolled curls, painted blue upper-glancing eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, closed mouth with center accent line, sculpted bodice with giltaccented collar and bow tie, muslin stitch-jointed body, carved wooden lower arms, antique gentleman’s costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870, the doll is believed to be a portrait of the French 19th century painter, Rose Bonheur, who notably wore gentleman’s costumes during that era in order to achieve access; the doll remarkably resembles paintings of the artist. Value Points: rarity factors include brown hair, sculpted bodice and provenance. $800/1000

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German Bisque Lady with Sculpted Blonde Hair in Fancy Coiffure

21” (53 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead with slender oval face and elongated throat, painted blue eyes with darker iris rims, red and black upper eyeliner, brown single stroke brows, closed mouth, blonde sculpted hair waved at the forehead and then drawn away behind the sculpted pierced ears with elaborate curls at back of head and modeled head band, muslin stitch-jointed body, bisque lower arms and legs, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: very fine detail of sculpted curls of rare coiffure. $500/700

221. German Bisque Lady with Sculpted Hair and Blue Hair Band

15” (38 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead, slender face and elongated throat, blonde sculpted hair waved across the forehead and drawn back behind the modeled pierced ears into eight uniform rolled curls at the head, held by a wide blue hair band at the crown, painted blue eyes, black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, muslin stitch-jointed body, bisque lower limbs, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent, some repair on cloth of body. Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: very distinctive coiffure, pierced ears, blue hair band that exactly matches her eyes. $400/500

222. German Bisque Lady Doll with Glass Eyes and Sculpted Bodice

19” (48 cm.)

Bisque shoulderhead with oval shaped face, light brown sculpted hair arranged in curls away from face and behind her sculpted ears, cobalt blue glass eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, sculpted bodice with magenta-dotted bodice trim and gilt-edged blue neck bow, cloth stitch-jointed body, nicely costumed. Condition: bisque excellent, body has some wear. Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: rarity factors include brown hair, glass eyes, and sculpted bodice. $800/1100

223. German Bisque Lady Doll with Sculpted Hair and Glass Eyes

17” (43 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead with slender face and elongated throat, blonde sculpted hair with elaborately arranged curls overall, held by painted blue hair band and bow at the crown, sculpted pierced ears, blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, lightly-feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, muslin stitch-jointed body, bisque lower limbs, antique velvet gown. Condition: head excellent, lower legs are restored. Comments: rarity factors include elaborate coiffure and glass eyes. $700/900

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German Bisque

Asian

Character Baby “Ellar” by Marseille

14” (36 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, amber tinted complexion, painted black baby hair, tiny brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with impish tiny smile, amber tinted composition five-piece baby body, antique cotton costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: A M Ellar (in star) Germany 3 ½ K. Comments: Marseille, circa 1920. Value Points: well-modeled expressive features, fine quality of bisque and complexion with delicate shading of hair around the forehead on the hard-to-find model.

$500/700

225. German All-Bisque Portrait of Asian Child

by Simon and Halbig

7” (18 cm.) Solid domed amber tinted swivel head on matching bisque torso, brown glass sideslanted inset eyes, dark curly painted lashes, dark feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, peg-jointed amber bisque arms and legs, painted above-the-knee white stockings, blue slippers with upturned toes, silk costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1900. Value Points: beautifully painted facial features, original body, distinctive slippers for this model, original human hair queue. $800/1100

226. German Bisque Portrait of Asian Child

14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head with amber tinted complexion, brown glass side-angled inset eyes, long painted lashes, single stroke curvy brows, accented nostrils, slightly-parted lips, row of tiny porcelain teeth, black mohair wig, Sonneberg amber composition and

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wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2/0. Comments: Sonneberg, mystery maker, circa 1890. Value Points: fine quality bisque and painting, fine antique costume. $600/800

227. German All-Bisque Chinese Baby with Original Costume

7” (18 cm.) Amber-tinted all-bisque doll with swivel head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, single stroke brows, slightly-parted lips with painted teeth, brunette mohair bobbed wig, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 11.L 7. Comments: Germany, circa 1910. Value Points: wonderful all-bisque Chinese baby of finest quality, wearing lavish original costume and pom-pom hat. $800/1000

228. German Bisque Chinese Baby, Model 243, by Kestner

13” (33 cm.) Bisque socket head with light amber tinted complexion, small brown glass eyes, painted curly upper lashes, black brushstroked and feathered

brows, accented eye corners, open mouth, two porcelain upper teeth, tongue, outlined lips, black mohair wig, amber composition bent limb baby body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F made in Germany 10 243 JDK (head), Germany (body). Comments: Kestner, circa 1912, their portrait of young Chinese child. Value Points: fine quality of bisque with beautifully tinted complexion, antique silk costume and original wig. $1400/1800

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229. Early German Bisque Doll with Sculpted Hair by Simon and Halbig 18” (46 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead, sculpted light brown hair in short tousled curls overall the crown of head, forming bangs, and arranged above the modeled pierced ears, blue

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glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted all-around lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, muslin stitch-jointed body, bisque hands. Condition: generally excellent, little flakes on thumb tips, some body wear. Marks: S 1 H. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1875. Value Points: rarely found signed model with most beguiling expression, rare brown hair and glass eyes, lovely costume. $800/1100

230. German Bisque

Closed Mouth Doll, Model 14.28, by Gebruder

Kuhnlenz

18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head with plump cheeks, very large brown glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, mauve eye shadow, painted dark lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette handtied human hair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fullyjointed body with straight wrists, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: G.K. 14.28. Comments: Gebruder Kuhnlenz, circa 1885. Value Points: gorgeous large brown eyes enhance the sweet-faced modeling. $1100/1400

231. German Bisque

Closed Mouth Child Doll, Model 949, by Simon and Halbig

16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, very full elongated cheeks, blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading and dark iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, feathered brows, shaded nostrils, accented eye corners, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, wearing pretty antique dress, undergarments, socks, shoes and bonnet cap. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S 9 H 949.

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Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: dear shy-faced closed mouth doll with dramatic large eyes, original body and body finish. $700/900

232. Rare German Bisque Closed Mouth Doll, Model 719, by Simon and Halbig

21” (53 cm.) Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading and dark iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows with feathered details, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with extended center accent line, dimpled chin and philtrum, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, pretty antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S 12 H 719 dep. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1880. Value Points: the rarity of the model is complemented by its beguiling gentle expression, very fine modeling, bisque and complexion. $1200/1400

233. French Bisque Bébé, Series A,

by Jules Steiner

16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head with plump rounded face, blue glass eyes with spiral threading and dark iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows with feathered detail, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with prim small lips and center accent line, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over original Steiner pate, Steiner composition fully jointed body with straight wrists, lovely costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sie A 1 (incised). Comments:

Jules Steiner, circa 1882. Value Points: rare early Steiner bébé with wonderful demure expression, finest bisque whose delicate complexion is enhanced by soft subtle blush, splendid eyes, original body and body finish. $3500/4500

234. French Wooden Toy Piano with Stenciled Floral Design

12” (30 cm.) l. 11”h. The wooden piano with dark finish has stenciled floral designs on lid and front panel, and hinged lid to reveal xylophone

metal keys which are played by hidden gongs when the keyboard below is tapped; the keys tap out an actual scale. Excellent condition. French, circa 1885. $400/500

235. Very Beautiful French Bisque Bébé by Schmitt et Fils

16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head with transitional facial model, blue glass spiralthreaded inset eyes with dark eye iris rims, dark eyeliner, delicately-painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with defined space between the pale outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over Schmitt pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-balljointed body with flat-cut derriere, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sch (in shield on head and derriere) 1 (head). Comments: Schmitt et Fils, circa 1882, the facial

round-face to pear-shaped facial models. Value Points: especially beautiful model with splendid eyes, original signed body with original finish. $7500/9500

236. French Bisque Bébé by Rabery and Delphieu with Early Block Letters

14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: R. 4/0 D. Comments: Rabery and Delphieu, circa 1885. Value Points: large brown eyes contrast the well-sculpted features on the petite bébé, original body and body finish, beautiful antique coat and bonnet, fancy leather shoes with silk rosettes, undergarments. $3200/3800 235.

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237. Large German Paper Mache Lady with Looped Sculpted Curls

24” (61 cm.) Paper mache shoulderhead with oval face and strong elongated throat, black sculpted hair in center part looped low around each modeled ear and forming into a tightly-coiled braided chignon, painted blue eyes, black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, slender kid body with wooden lower arms and legs, painted flat red shoes.

Condition: light craquelure and repainting/or revarnishing of head, original body with some patching. Comments: Germany, circa 1850, the hair style was inspired by the popular early coiffure of Queen Victoria at that time. Value Points: regal large size, the doll is wearing fine early cotton gown and undergarments. $600/800

238. Early German Paper Mache Fortune Telling Doll for the English Market

8 ½” (22 cm.) Paper mache shoulderhead with sculpted hair and cap, tinted facial features, painted ribbons at the neck, lace wrapped shawl and overskirt, kid body, carved wooden lower arms and legs, painted black boots. Condition: hairline is original albeit very faded on face, fortunes intact. Comments: Germany, circa 1850, for the English market. Value Points: with several hundred original folded paper fortunes ranging from “Look before you leap” to “You will marry your 3rd partner on the day you commence your 73 birthday”. $600/800

239. Petite German Paper Mache Lady Doll with Rarer Brown Eyes

11” (28 cm.) Paper mache shoulderhead, elongated strong throat, black sculpted hair in center part with four long ringlet curls in front of each ear and then hair drawn back into a braid-edged chignon, painted brown eyes, black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, cloth body. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1860. Value Points: rare coiffure and rare brown eyes, wearing lovely antique gown and double-tiered lace collar, undergarments. $600/800

240. Grodnertal Wooden Doll with Costume and Coiffe

12” (30 cm.) All-wooden doll with one-piece carved wooden head and block torso, painted black hair with shaded scalloped curls framing the fame, painted blue eyes, tiny nose and mouth, blush spots on cheeks, dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, simplistically carved body and limbs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Grodnertal, late 1800s. Value Points: original finish is well preserved, the doll is wearing early costume of silk twill and black lace along with matching coiffe. $300/400

241. German Paper Mache Lady Doll with Long Ringlet Curls

18” (46 cm.) Paper mache shoulderhead with oval face and elongated strong throat, sculpted black hair with center part, looped curls around the ears forming into long ringlet curls at the back of head, painted facial features, dark blue eyes, black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, closed mouth with piquant smile, slender kid body, wooden lower limbs, painted black shoes, antique costume. Condition: excellent original painting and preservation of head, body is original albeit somewhat weak at waist. Comments: Germany, circa 1850. Value Points: well-detailed coiffure, original finish well preserved. $700/900

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242. German Blue-Eyed Porcelain Lady Doll

25” (64 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead, sculpted short black curly hair, painted facial features, blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, muslin stitch-jointed body, leather arms. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: fine detail of modeling and well-detailed antique costume. $400/500

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243. German Brown-Eyed Porcelain Lady Doll

24” (61 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead, black sculpted hair with detailed curls, black single stroke brows and upper eyeliner, accented nostrils, painted brown eyes, closed mouth, early muslin body with original kid arms. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: rarer brown painted eyes, fine antique costume. $500/600

244. German Porcelain Doll Head with Braided Chignon

6” (15 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead, black sculpted hair in centerpart with softly waved horizontal curls over her ears and captured in a braided chignon at the back of head, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: well-modeled details of coiffure. $300/400

245. German Porcelain Doll Head with Black Sculpted Hair

4” (10 cm.) Pink-tinted porcelain shoulderhead, rounded facial model, black sculpted hair in center part with short uniform finger curls around the sides and back of hair, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth. Condition:

generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1865. Value Points: pink tinted complexion lends a fine realistic tone. $300/400

246. German Porcelain Doll with Black Sculpted Hair in Braided Coronet

21” (53 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead, black sculpted hair with arranged scalloped curls around the forehead that are framed by a coronet of braids at the crown and around the sides, painted facial features, pale blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, muslin stitch-jointed body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1880. Value Points: elaborate detail of sculpted curls and braided coronet. $400/500

247. German Porcelain Lady Doll with Rare Coiffure

16” (41 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead of lady with oval-shaped face and elongated throat, black sculpted hair waved smoothly around her face and captured into formed rolled curls at her nape, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, kid body with shapely waist and limbs, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1860. Value Points: rare coiffure and expressively rendered facial features, original body and antique costume. $500/700 246.

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248. French Bisque Poupée from Au Paradis des Enfants with Rare Body Styling 17” (43 cm.) Pale bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass enamel inset eyes with darker iris rims, dark eyeliner, lightly painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, ears pierced into the head, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid poupée torso and upper legs with gusset-jointing at hips, kid-over-

wooden lower legs and feet, dowel-jointing at knees, kid-over wooden upper arms, bisque arms to above the elbows. Condition: generally excellent, body especially sturdy. Marks: 4 (incised on head) Au Paradis des Enfants Perreau Fils, 4, 5, 6 Rue de Rivoli, Rue du Louvre (torso label). Comments: circa 1865, the luxury poupée was sold from the famous Paris doll store at that time. Value Points: beautifully-preserved poupée with most unusual original poupée body, boutique label, and with early gown;

included is wooden chair upon which the doll is seated. $3500/4500

249. German All-Bisque Miniature Doll with Grey Painted Boots

8” (20 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, small brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig, shapely torso, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white stockings with purple rims, grey painted ankle boots with black tassels, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 3 (head) lll (torso). Comments: Kestner, circa 1885. Value Points: rarity factors on the dear miniature include closed mouth, sleep eyes, swivel head, beautifully detailed body, painted grey ankle boots with tassels. $1200/1500

250. French Bisque Poupée with Lovely Early Costume

16” (41 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass inset eyes with darker iris rims, dark eyeliner, lightly-painted lashes and delicately feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accent line between the pale lips, ears pierced into head, blonde mohair wig over cork pate,

French kid poupée body with gusset-jointing at hips and knees, kid-over wooden upper arms, dowel jointing at shoulders and elbows, bisque lower arms with separately sculpted fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 3. Comments: French, circa 1867. Value Points: beautiful early poupée with wonderfully-preserved body having articulation of arms, fine antique costume. $2400/2800

251. German All-Bisque

Miniature Doll with Fancily Painted Boots

9” (23 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, brown glass sleep eyes, feathered lashes and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, two square-cut upper teeth and one lower, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed arms and legs with modeled bent elbows, very muscular legs with tiny ankles, painted white stockings with magenta rims, black heeled ankle boots with blue tassels. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 4. Comments: Kestner, circa 1885. Value Points: early all-bisque with beautiful presence and rare larger size, fine antique costume. $1100/1400

252. German All-Bisque

Doll with WellModeled Body and Black Painted Boots

8 ½” (22 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kidedged bisque torso, brown glass eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, rose blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, two square-cut upper teeth and one lower, pierced ears, auburn mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, arms modeled bent at elbows, cupped fingers, shapely legs with tiny ankles, painted white ribbed stockings to knees, black six lace heeled ankle boots, antique undergarments. Condition: generally excellent, tiny flake at

right leg stringing hole. Marks: 102 1. Comments: Germany, circa 1880, the doll is referred to as “French Wrestler” indicating its well-modeled muscular body. Value Points: beautiful doll notable for outstanding painting of facial features and wonderfully-sculpted body. $1100/1400

253. Rare German All-Bisque Doll with Jointed Knees by Kestner

8” (20 cm.)

Bisque swivel head on kidedged shapely bisque torso, blue glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with impressed dimples at lip corners, plump cheeks, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms modeled bent at the elbows with cupped hands, jointing at hips and knees in manner allowing the doll to kneel, painted white stockings with scalloped rims, blue heeled boots with black lacing. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2 ½. Comments: Kestner, circa 1880. Value Points: the rarity of the jointed knee child is enhanced by superlative modeling details of face and hands, fancily painted boots. $1200/1600

254. Early Period French Bisque Bébé, Series C, by Jules Steiner

14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head with rounded plump face, very pale complexion, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde lambswool wig over cork pate, early Steiner composition fullyjointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sie C 0 (head). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1880, early model of the series C. Value Points: most enchanting presence of the young shy-faced child with lovely bisque and painting, original body and body finish, antique costume including rare bourrelet walking cap. $2700/3200

255. German Bisque Closed Mouth Child

by Kestner

25” (64 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass spiral-threaded eyes with darker iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded lips, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, lovely antique costume and bonnet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 15 (head) Germany (body). Comments: Kestner, circa 1890. Value Points: plump-cheeked modeling with subtle blushing offers a pleasing contrast to very delicate complexion, fine bisque and painting, original body and body finish. $1100/1300

256. Rare German Bisque Closed Mouth Child Doll, Model 484, by Bahr and Proschild

16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with just hint of smile, accent line between the lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, lovely antique school girl costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 484 4. Comments: Germany, Bahr and Proschild, circa 1910, few examples of this model are known to exist. Value Points: the rarity of the doll is complemented by its most appealing facial model and fine state of preservation. $1100/1400

257. German Bisque Brown-Complexioned Child, Model 34.21, by

Gebruder Kuhnlenz

11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head with rich brown complexion, brown glass sleep eyes, painted black lashes and brows, open mouth with shaded lips, four porcelain upper teeth, pierced ears, black mohair wig in braids, matching brown composition and wooden fully- jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 34.21. Comments: Gebruder Kuhnlenz, circa 1895. Value Points: appealing cabinet size of the character doll with lovely flawless complexion, original body and body finish. $800/1100

258. German Bisque Closed Mouth Child, Model X, by Kestner

16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass eyes with spiral threading and darker iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows with decorative glaze, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: X. Comments: Kestner, circa 1880. Value Points: very beautiful face enhanced by finest bisque, modeling and painting, original body and body finish. $1100/1400

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259. German All-Bisque Character Boy by Gebruder Heubach

8” (20 cm.) All-bisque with onepiece bisque head and torso, sculpted boyish hair with side-swept curls at forehead, painted brown side-glancing eyes, single stroke short brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with shy smiling lips, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white socks and brown shoes with bow straps. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 10577.3. Comments: Germany, Gebruder Heubach, circa 1915. Value Points: most charming expression accentuated by tucked-down head posing, starfish-shaped fingers, wonderful antique costume. $500/600

260. German All-Bisque Character Girl with Bobbed Hair by Gebruder Heubach

8” (20 cm.) One-piece bisque head and torso, sculpted brown hair in short bobbed style, painted brown side-glancing eyes, black upper eyeliner, white eye dots, short feathered brows, rounded nose, closed mouth with accented lips, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs, expressive fingers, sculpted and painted white socks and brown shoes with bow straps, cotton dress. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 9558/3. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1913. Value Points: charming toddler with well-modeled fashionable bobbed hair. $500/600

261. German Bisque Character “Baby Stuart”, Model 7977, by Gebruder Heubach

8” (20 cm.) Bisque socket head with sculpted baby bonnet decorated with roses and garlands of leaves, intaglio blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, singlestroke brows, closed mouth with center accent line, composition five-piece toddler body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Heubach (sunburst mark) Germany 7977. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1915. Value Points: charming example of the classic little bonnet baby. $300/400

262. German All-Bisque Character, Girl with Three Pink Bows, by Gebruder Heubach

9” (23 cm.) All-bisque doll with one-piece bisque head and torso, loopjointed bisque arms and legs, sculpted short brown bobbed hair with topknot tied with pink bow, and a pink bow at each side of face, brown side and upper-glancing eyes, black upper eyeliner, white eye dots, closed mouth with two beaded upper teeth, painted white socks and brown shoes with bow-straps. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 10490 3. Comments:

Gebruder Heubach, from their “Our Golden Three” all-bisque dolls introduced in 1913, designed by B. Zitsman for Heubach. Value Points: rare little doll with wonderfully modeled features. $600/800

263. German Bisque Character, “Coquette”, Model 7708, by Gebruder Heubach

13” (33 cm.) Pink tinted bisque shoulderhead, light brown sculpted hair with short curls captured by glazed blue hair ribbon and bow, painted facial features, blue intaglio side-glancing eyes with large black pupils, accented nostrils, closed mouth with smiling expression, row of tiny beaded teeth, muslin body, composition lower arms and legs, well costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Heubach (square)

7850 Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912, the model known as “Coquette”. Value Points: very expressive features enhanced by dimpled sculpting, modeled hair. $500/600

264. German All-Bisque Coquette by Gebruder Heubach

9” (23 cm.) One-piece bisque head and torso, brown sculpted bobbed hair with blue hair band, brown side-glancing eyes, closed mouth with impish smile, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white socks and brown shoes with sculpted bows, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1915. Value Points: sought-after shy child with well detailed hair and expression. $500/600

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265. Wonderful German Bisque Character, Model 115, “Phillip” by Kammer and Reinhardt

13” (33 cm.) Bisque socket head, small blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, closed mouth with pouting downcast expression, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 115A 34. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912, the model was marketed as Phillip. Value Points: rare size of the endearing wistful toddler, wonderful antique costume. $1100/1400

266. Petite German Bisque “Mein Liebling” by Kammer and Reinhardt

12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, small blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, lovely antique dress. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 117 30. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912, a petite example of the beloved Mein Liebling (my darling model). Value Points: the doll is virtually unknown in this size, this example with compelling gentle expression and finest quality of bisque and painting. $1100/1300

267. Amusing French Bisque Art Character “Toto” by Lanternier

16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth modeled as though open with outlined lips, two upper beaded teeth, tongue tip, brunette human hair wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Toto N5 Mialonof A.L. & C. Limoge. Comments: Lanternier, circa 1915, designed by French artist

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Mialonof during the French art doll movement of that era. Value Points: wonderful character with bon vivant expression, nice antique costume. $500/700

268. German Bisque Character, Model 10532, by Gebruder Heubach

17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lower lashes, incised eyeliner, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth with slightly parted lips, four porcelain teeth, mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 10532 6 Heubach (block letters). Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1915. Value Points: fine quality of bisque and painting enhance the character expression. $600/800

269. German Bisque Glass-Eyed Character, 8420, by Gebruder Heubach

16” (41 cm.) Pink-tinted bisque socket head, tiny blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with downcast lips, accent line between the lips, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 8420 5 Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1915, the model was made with either open or closed mouth, this closed mouth version being much rarer. Value Points: wistful expression is artfully achieved on the rare glass-eyed character, wonderful antique costume. $600/800

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270. French Bisque Bébé by Jules Steiner, Figure A, with Original Signed Body

20” (51 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked fringed brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig over Steiner pate, Steiner composition fullyjointed body, straight wrists, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent, baby finger missing from left hand. Marks: J. Steiner Bte SGDG Paris Fre A 13. (head) (body also signed). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1890. Value Points: gentle expression well achieved, original body and body finish. $2700/3200

271. French Bisque Brown-Complexioned Bébé by Jules Steiner 14” (36 cm.) Brown-complexioned bisque socket head, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, black brushstroked brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, black human hair, French brown composition fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: A 7 (head).

Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1890. Value Points: lovely complexion enhanced by large amber eyes, original body exactly matching to

flawless facial complexion, antique costume. $1800/2200

272. French Bisque

“Eden Bébé”, Size 12, by Fleischmann & Blodel

25” (64 cm.) Bisque socket head, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick black eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, slightly parted lips with shaded details and upturned lip corners, row of tiny porcelain teeth, brunette human hair original wig, cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Eden Bébé Paris 11 Depose. Comments: circa 1900. Value Points: very expressive features of the sought-after deposed model with fine luminous bisque enhancing the subtle blushing, original body and body finish, antique costume. $1200/1500

Mascotte by May Freres with Original Signed Body

17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, very large and deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, lushlypainted lashes, thick black eyeliner, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig, cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, light nose rub. Marks: Mascotte 6 (head) Bébé Mascotte Paris (body). Comments: May Freres, circa 1890, the trademark of Bébé Mascotte was registered by the firm in that year; the dolls were made for a few years only. Value Points: rare to find bébé with original signed and matched head and body, dramatic eyes and eye decoration, original body finish. $2700/3200

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274. German Wooden Miniatures

“The Wedding Party” from Erzgebirge

2 ½” (6 cm.) l. horse and carriage with bride and groom. A vignette of small wooden people with brightly-colored painted costumes depicts the village scene of a festive wedding party. The bride and groom appear in a double-horse-drawn carriage, and there is another standing bride and groom, six musicians with instruments, 26 other men, women and children, along with various fountains, flower beds, and other park accessories. Excellent condition. Germany, Erzgebirge region, early 20th century. $800/1100

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Petite German Paper Mache Doll in Original Costume

8” (20 cm.) Paper mache shoulderhead, black painted hair in short curls, painted facial features, very dark blue eyes, tinted brows, closed mouth, slender kid body, wooden lower arms and legs, painted yellow shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1860. Value Points: charming childlike presentation of the early paper mache with original finish, lovely antique costume. $500/600

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Early 19th Century Gentleman’s Dressing Stand and Mirror

21” (53 cm.) h. x 9”w. x 6”d. Of richly flame-grained mahogany, the tall narrow dressing table features a wide drawer above tall legs with platform

stretcher having demi-lune cut-out at the front allowing the user to stand close to the mirror and with a set-back upper compartment with two smaller drawers and with surmounting bracketed mirror. Further features include pencil striping, gold knob drawer pulls, and fabric chintz lined drawers. Excellent condition. French, early 1800s. $1200/1500

277. German Paper Mache Child Doll with Glass Eyes

24” (61 cm.) Paper mache shoulderhead, sculpted short black curly hair formed close to the head and with partially modeled ears, very plump face and chin, black enamel inset eyes, point tip nose, closed mouth, muslin stitch-jointed body, leather arms. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1860. Value Points: wonderful modeling of the very plump face with gentle expression, original finish, original body and early costume. $700/900

278. Sonneberg Bisque Doll with Closed Mouth by Mystery Maker

16” (41 cm.) Solid domed bisque shoulderhead, blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, auburn mohair wig, kid gusset-jointed body, bisque forearms, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 7. Comments: Germany, circa 1880, mystery maker. Value Points: gentle expression with lovely eyes and beautiful complexion. $400/600

279. Sonneberg Bisque Child Doll with Closed Mouth and Dramatic Eyes

15” (38 cm.) Solid domed bisque shoulderhead, blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading and darker iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows with feathered detail, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig, kid body with gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees, bisque lower arms, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent, very sturdy body.

Marks: 6. Comments: Sonneberg, mystery maker, circa 1880. Value Points: appealing eager expression enhanced by brilliant large eyes. $500/700

280. Sonneberg Bisque Closed Mouth Doll

15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, blue glass inset eyes with darker iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, nicely 279.

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costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Sonneberg, mystery maker, circa 1885. Value Points: pretty closed mouth doll with original early body. $600/800

281. German Bisque Closed Mouth Child Doll, Model 204, by Bahr and Proschild

9” (23 cm.) Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, brown spiral-threaded glass eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, early composition and wooden fully jointed body with straight wrists, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 204. Comments: Bahr and Proschild, circa 1890.

Value Points: an especially pretty closed mouth child, in the French manner, with gentle brown eyes, original early body and body finish. $600/800

282. Sonneberg Bisque Doll in the French Look-Alike Manner

20” (51 cm.) Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, blue glass spiral-threaded eyes with darker iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined shaded lips, pierced ears, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body, nice antique costume and bonnet. Condition: generally excellent, original body with early retouch. Marks: 12. Comments: Sonneberg, mystery maker, circa 1880, the doll resembles early French bébés whose market it sought to capture. Value Points: lovely expression with pleasing pale complexion and blushed cheeks, beautiful eyes. $1200/1500

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283. German Bisque Character, Model 590, by Marseille

19” (48 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, dark eyeliner, lightly feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, impressed cheek dimples, dimples on chin and philtrum, closed mouth with defined tongue tip between shaded and outlined lips, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 590 A 5 M Germany DRGM. Comments: Marseille, circa 1915. Value Points: especially fine detail of dimples modeling, very fine quality of bisque and painting, original body finish. $500/700

284. German Closed Mouth Character, Model 550, by Marseille

16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, short stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with pertly-set lips, impressed dimples at lip corners and chin, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, well costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Germany 550 A 3 M DRGM. Comments: Marseille, circa 1915. Value Points: most endearing expression on impish closed mouth child, original body and body finish, original factory chemise dress. $500/700

285. German Bisque “Just Me” Imp by Marseille

11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep and side-glancing eyes, painted short lashes, tiny one-stroke brows, closed mouth with tiny bow-shaped lips, brunette mohair wig, composition body with jointing at shoulders and hips, modeled bent right elbow. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Just Me Registered Germany A 310/3/0 M. Comments: Marseille, circa 1925. Value Points: delightful shy-faced imp made for the American market, with original unique body and costume. $500/700

286. Rare German Bisque Closed Mouth Art Character, Model 700, by Marseille

13” (33 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with primly set lips, impressed dimples at lip corners and chin, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing, antique costume, shoes and socks. Marks: 700 2/0. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: attributed to Marseille, circa 1910. Value Points: few examples of the model are

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known to exist, this example enhanced with most endearing expression and fine quality of bisque, original body and body finish. $1200/1700

287. German Bisque Toddler, Model 251, by Marseille for George Borgfeldt

13” (33 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, short stroke brows, very plump cheeks and double chin, accented nostrils, closed mouth in rosebud shape, defined tongue tip between the accented lips, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side hip jointing. Condition: generally excellent, original body and body finish except light touch-up on fingers. Marks: 251 G.B. Germany A 0 M DRMR 248. Comments: Marseille, especially commissioned character model exclusively for George Borgfeldt, circa 1915. Value Points: wonderful expression of robust little toddler, especially fine modeling of toddler body. $500/600

288. Rare German Bisque Character “Fany” by Marseille with Original Toddler Body

16” (41 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, sculpted boyish hair in deeply sculpted curls at forehead, small blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with downcast lips in pouting expression, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing, brown Sunday best suit and tam. Condition: generally excellent, original body and body finish. Marks: Fany 230 A 3 M DRMR 248. Comments: Marseille, circa 1912. Value Points: the notable wistful expression is beautifully achieved on the doll, enhanced by fine quality of bisque and painting. $1800/2300

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289. French Bisque Art Character with Crying Expression, Model 233, by SFBJ

15” (38 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head with modeled definition of hair, tiny blue glass squinting eyes, painted brown lashes and angled brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, modeled closed mouth in wide crying expression with detailed tongue, shaded lips, row of beaded teeth above, and two beaded teeth below, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique schoolboy costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 233 Paris 4. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1915, from the firm’s 200 art character series. Value Points: rarer model from this series with excellent detail of sculpting, fine quality of bisque. $1100/1300

fashion, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, muslin torso, composition arms and legs, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Century Doll Kestner Germany 279/2. Comments: Kestner, circa 1925. Value Points: seldom found transitional era doll with stylish hair of its era. $400/500

291. German All-Bisque Googly with Miniature Steiff Pets

8” (20 cm.) One-piece bisque head, torso and legs, loop-jointed arms with bent elbows, painted hair, painted facial features, side-glancing googly eyes, closed mouth in smiling expression with beaded teeth. Condition: retouch

290. German Bisque “Century Doll” with Sculpted Bobbed Hair by Kestner

15” (38 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead, sculpted reddish/ brown hair in short bobbed side-part

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on left shoulder. Comments: Germany, circa 1920. Value Points: included with the smiling toddler are four miniature Steiff mohair animals, circa 1950, including Bazi, terrier, and two black cats. $300/400

292. German All-Bisque Miniature, Model 208, by Kestner in Rare Size

11” (28 cm.)

One-piece all-bisque head and torso, blue glass eyes, mohair lashes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair bobbed wig, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white ribbed stockings and black one-strap shoes, nicely costumed. Marks: 208 10. (incised) Prize Baby (paper label on torso). Comments: Kestner, circa 1910. Value Points: rare large size of the all-bisque, original paper label, antique costume. $800/1000

293. Five German All-Bisque Snow Babies

3” (8 cm.) - 7”. Four are one-piece all-bisque figure of young child with painted facial features and painted winter costume which is grout-textured to appear as though snow covered; the children are depicted in various playful poses from skiing to sledding. Also included is larger allbisque child with pin-jointing at shoulders, brown sculpted short curly hair and textured winter knit wear. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1910. Value Points: charming playful group of children. $500/700

294. Two German All-Bisque “Bonnie

Babe” Dolls Designed by Georgene Averill

5” (13 cm.) and 7”. Each has solid domed bisque swivel head on bisque torso, sculpted short brown curly hair

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with tendrils tumbling onto the forehead, tiny brown glass sleep eyes, tinted brows, open mouth, two porcelain lower teeth, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white socks and pink one-strap shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 11 (or 17, front neck). Comments: “Bonnie Babe”, designed by Georgene Averill under commission from George Borgfeldt, circa 1920. Value Points: outstanding detail of sculpture on the facial features and hair of the laughing toddler, the larger size is very rare, and the smaller doll is wearing its original costume. $600/800

295. German Bisque Character “Baby Bo-Kaye”

Designed by Joseph Kallus

17” (43 cm.) Bisque head with flanged neck, sculpted brown hair with forelock curls, plump cheeks, blue glass eyes, painted curly lashes, tinted brows, accented nostrils of tiny nose, slightly-parted lips with downcast upper lip, two porcelain lower teeth, muslin torso, composition lower legs and arms, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: copr. by J.L. Kallus 1394 34 Germany. Comments: designed by the American artist Joseph Kallus, trademarked as “Baby Bo-Kaye” and commissioned by George Borgfeldt from Germany, circa 1927. Value Points: rare artist-designed doll with very fine quality of bisque and sculpting, wonderfully expressive features. $700/900

296. French Bisque Bébé, Series C, by Jules Steiner

18” (46 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head with rounded facial shape and full cheeks, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, fringed brows with delicate feathering, mauve blushed eye shadow, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth, outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, Steiner composition fullyjointed body, antique costume.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sie C 2 (incised) Bourgoin SGDG Paris (small lettered markings at back rim).

Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1882. Value Points: rare model has very beautiful complexion with subtle blushing, endearing expression with hint of smile, original body and body finish. $3200/3800

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19th Century Mahogany Etagere

Filled with Superb Miniature Objects

13” (33 cm.) h. etagere. A mahogany three-tiered etagere with tripod base displays a fine collection of miniatures including: a pair of doublehandled porcelain urns, pair of porcelain candlesticks, softpaste lidded jar in the shape of a woman’s head, porcelain figure of little boy seated on chamber pot (his head removes for use as cologne bottle), carved bone footed compote, and a superb carved bone bust of black man with elaborately-detailed costume and removable hat. Excellent condition. A wonderful display of fine miniature pieces, 1850 era except lidded urns which are 1945 era. $700/900

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298. French Dresser Mirror and Etched Glass Accompaniments

8” (20 cm.) An elegantly shaped metal frame with bronzed finish features and arched beveled mirror at the back, above the scroll and leaf shaped base upon which rests an etched glass bowl and two glass holders with handpainted floral designs. Excellent condition. French, circa 1885.

$300/400

299. French Bisque Bébé with Dramatic Eyes by Joanny

13” (33 cm.) Bisque socket head, large deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows,

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accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Joseph Joanny, circa 1882, the bébés by that firm have a distinctive and beautiful facial model as seen in this example. Value Points: very rare and beautiful bébé with expressively-large eyes enhanced by rich painting of lashes and eye shadow, finest bisque and complexion, original body and body finish.

$4500/5500

300. French Bisque Bébé by Petit et Dumoutier with Original Unique Body

16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump cheeks, very deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with delicately-outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fullyjointed body, original metal hands, lovely silk and lace dress in vintage style. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: P. 1 D. Comments: Petit & Dumoutier, circa 1882, the presentation of this uniquely-sculpted

doll lasted for barely ten years, beginning in 1878 and is, consequently, very rare to find. Value Points: beautiful bébé with splendid eyes contrasted by dramatic eye decoration, original distinctive body.

$7500/9500

301. Petite French Bisque Premiere Bébé by Emile Jumeau with Splendid Eyes

12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, dramatic blue glass paperweight inset eyes of great depth, dark eyeliner, short curly painted lashes, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, composition and wooden eight-loose-balljointed body with straight wrists, lovely antique costume, shoes signed “Bébé Jumeau”. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 7 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body).

Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878, unusual number mark on head indicates early transitional era production. Value Points: very dear gentlefaced early bébé with splendid eyes, lovely bisque and painting, original body and body finish.

$3700/4200

302. French Bisque Portrait Bébé by Emile Jumeau with Original Early Body

15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head with very delicate bisque, blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading and darker iris rims, thick dark eyeliner, mauve blushed eye shadow, painted lashes, lightly feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the delicately shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2/0 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878. Value Points: sought-after early period portrait bébé with lovely delicate bisque complemented by splendid eyes, original body and body finish, antique costume. $4500/5700 300.

303. Rare German Paper Mache Doll with Sculpted Plumed Bonnet

20” (51 cm.) Paper mache shoulderhead with elongated face and strong throat, sculpted brown hair drawn behind the ears and captured in a gold painted snood at the back with decorative blue bow at the side, and with feathering details around the face and a sculpted bonnet decorated with large bows and plumes, painted facial features, blue upper-glancing eyes, black upper eyeliner, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth, blushed cheeks, original muslin body, wooden lower limbs with painted black boots. Condition: very good/excellent, original finish with few slight rubs. Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: rarity

factors include brown hair, painted snood, sculpted bonnet, unusual facial expression, original body and costume. $1100/1300

304. 19th Century Doll’s Leather Desk Accessories and Pewter Inkwell

6” (15 cm.) l. pad. A brown leather desk pad with gold-tooled embossing unfolds to reveal the four-cornered pad and hidden folio compartment, along with matching blotter, and with matching card holder. Included is 2 ¾” pewter inkwell with candle holder and glass oil lamp with original glass globe. For display with 20”-22” poupées. Excellent condition. French, circa 1890. $500/700

305. Miniature Leather Bound Books by Shakespeare

3” (8 cm.) x 2”. Twenty-three works of William Shakespeare are bound in soft brown, tan, or burgundy leather with embossed gilt lettering and marbled inside covers. Published by Knickerbocker Leather & Novelty

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of New York, early 1900s. The books are in overall good condition and very rare to find. $300/400

306. German Paper Mache Gentleman in Antique Costume

19” (48 cm.) Paper mache shoulderhead, short black sculpted hair with deeply-sculpted windblown curls, painted blue eyes, black upper eyeliner, painted upper lashes, single stroke brows, sculpted ears, closed mouth, muslin stitch-jointed body, leather arms. Condition: very good,

some early possible retouch. Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: wearing antique gentleman’s costume including fitted coat, silk patterned vest and top hat. $600/800

307. French Mahogany Secretaire with Marble Top

15” (38 cm.) h. x 9”w. The richly-grained mahogany secretaire desk has grey marble top, two drawers with fine dove-tailed construction, and a drop front for access use of writing surface, along with desk accessories. Excellent condition. French, late 1800s. $400/500

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308. Petite German Porcelain Lady with Trousseau

12” (30 cm.) Slightly-pink-tinted porcelain shoulderhead with modeled bosom, black sculpted hair drawn smoothly around the sides of her face and captured in a braided chignon at the back of her head, painted facial features, blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, muslin stitch-jointed body, porcelain arms to above the elbow. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1860. Value Points: the petite lady wears antique silk gown, undergarments and leather shoes, and owns an additional trousseau comprising three additional costumes, petticoats, long cape, four blouses or jackets, and other sundries and accessories. Ex-collection Estelle Johnston. $800/1300

309. German Porcelain Lady Doll with Black Sculpted Hair

16” (41 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead of lady with elongated throat, black sculpted hair drawn into arranged rolls of curls at sides of head, with feathering details above the sculpted pierced ears, elaborate chignon at back of head, blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, accented nostrils, closed mouth, cloth stitch-jointed body, porcelain lower limbs, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: fancy coiffure, pierced ears. $400/500

310. German Bisque Lady Doll with Purple Lustre Coronet

9” (23 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead, blonde sculpted hair with purple lustre coronet at her crown, and rolled and draped curls at the back interwoven with black hair ribbons with cascading streamer, sculpted gilt earrings, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, tiny closed mouth, muslin stitch-jointed body, bisque lower limbs, black ankle boots, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: beautiful coiffure with rare purple lustre coronet and sculpted gilt earrings. $500/700

311. Gilt Tinplate Salon Chair with Velvet Seat

11” (28 cm.) Of sturdy tinplate/metal the arched back chair has rolled arms, spiral twist legs and has ornaments with large floral medallions, with original gilt finish and having seat and back rest in burgundy velvet upholstery. Excellent condition. Circa 1890. $400/500

312. Rare Mid-19th Century Porcelain Doll from Porcelain Works of Schlaggenwald

18” (46 cm.) Very thick hand-pressed porcelain with rosetinted complexion, solid dome with three sew holes at forehead rim for attachment of brunette human hair wig, oval-shaped face, elongated throat, sloping shoulders with slightly modeled bosom and five sew holes, painted blue eyes with red and black upper eyeliner, brown single stroke brows, closed mouth with richly shaded lips, blushed cheeks, muslin stitch-jointed body, tinted porcelain lower arms and legs with four sew holes on each, porcelain bare feet, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: from porcelain works of the village of Schlaggenwald (now of Czech Republic), mid-1800s. Value Points: rare model with distinctive expression, complexion tinting, and wig attachment, rare matching porcelain limbs, lovely antique costume. Ex-Estelle Johnston Collection. $1100/1300

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313. French Bisque Poupée by Emile Jumeau with Lovely Eyes

21” (53 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading and darker iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, widelyarched brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupée body with gusset-jointing at hips, knees, and elbows. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 8 (and artist checkmarks on head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (faint blue stamp on torso). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878. Value Points: finest bisque and painting, splendid eyes, original wig, very sturdy body, early lavender twill costume and bonnet included. $2200/2700

314. French Bisque Character, Model 247, by SFBJ

14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lower lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with shaded and accented lips, two beaded upper teeth, blonde mohair bobbed wig, French composition and wooden fully jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 247 Paris 4. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1912. Value Points: wonderful expression and fine quality of bisque, original body and body finish, antique costume. $800/1200

315. French Bisque Bébé, Size 1, by Emile Douillet for Jumeau

10” (25 cm.) Bisque socket head, large brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, lushly painted lashes, brushstroked and multi-feathered brows, rose blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, lovely vintage style silk costume, antique shoes signed L.D.

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Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: E. 1 D. Comments:

Jumeau, circa 1890, the bébé bears the initials of the Jumeau foreman, Douillet, and is the only Jumeau doll with signature markings of a Jumeau colleague indicating the respect bestowed upon the long-time member of the firm. Value Points: very rare marked Jumeau bébé is enhanced further by its very fine quality of bisque and painting, original body and body finish. $4200/4800

316. French Bisque

Bébé by Schmitt et Fils as Young Marquis

21” (53 cm.) Bisque socket head with long-faced modeling and very full cheeks and chin, large dark blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner encircles the eyecut, painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, brush stroked and multi-feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, upturned lip corners, separately-modeled pierced ears, blonde lambswool wig over Schmitt pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, flat-cut derriere, antique costume of young Marquis. Condition: generally excellent, some craquelure on torso. Marks: 10 SCH (in shield, on head) SCH (with shield, on derriere and pate). Comments: Schmitt et Fils, circa 1882, their rare model closely resembling the EJA bébé by Jumeau. Value Points: among the rarest of the Schmitt bébés, this example has splendid eyes, expressive features, wonderful costume on original body. $7500/9500

317. German Bisque “Mein Liebling” by K*R in Pleasing Smaller Size with Original Box

17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with enhancing glaze on lips, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 117 43. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912, the model marketed as “Mein Liebling”. Value Points: endearing expression, choice bisque and painting, original body and body finish, antique costume, the doll is preserved in her original labeled box. $1400/1700

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318. German Bisque Toddler, Model 121, by

Kammer and Reinhardt

16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, shaded lips, two porcelain upper teeth, tongue, blonde mohair ringlet-curled wig, composition and

wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing, nicely costumed in sailor ensemble. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R 121 32. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912. Value Points: very choice bisque and painting, dimpled cheeks and chin, original toddler body with original finish. $500/700

319. German Bisque Character Toddler in Wonderful Antique Costume by Kestner

16” (41 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head with painted blonde short boyish hair, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, open mouth, shaded and accented lips, two porcelain upper teeth, tongue, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: JDK made in Germany 11. Comments: Kestner, circa 1915. Value Points: deeply impressed laughter crinkles and cheek dimples, original body and body finish, wonderful antique costume and accessories. $500/800

320. German Bisque Character, Model 116, with Rarer Painted Hair by Kammer and Reinhardt

16” (41 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, blonde painted hair in short boyish style with feathering details around the forehead, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth modeled as though open in smiling expression, modeled tongue and beaded upper teeth, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R S&H 116 36. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912. Value Points: rare painted hair variation of the 116 model, with deeply sculpted dimples and laughter crinkles around the mouth and eyes, original toddler body with original finish. $900/1200 319. 320.

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321. German Bisque Pouting Character, Model 7246, by Gebruder Heubach

16” (41 cm.) Pink tinted bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with pouty expression, accented lips, brunette human hair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 7246 6 Germany Heubach (sunburst, on head) (Holz-masse red stamp on body). Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1910. Value Points: wistfulfaced pouty has original signed head and body, choice bisque, original body finish. $800/1200

322. German Bisque Art Character, Model 115A, by Kammer and Reinhardt

16” (42 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with downcast expression, accent line between the lips, brunette human hair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 115/A 42. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, from the firm’s art character series, circa 1912. Value Points: especially fine modeling with well-defined fretful lines, fine gleaming patina, original body and body finish. $1100/1300

323. German Bisque Character, Model 249, by Kestner

14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted curly lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, shaded and outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, nicely costumed.

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Condition: generally excellent. Marks: a ½ made in Germany 4 ½ JDK 249. Comments: Kestner, circa 1915, the model known as “Hilda’s older sister”. Value Points: rarely found model appears as an older version of the trade name Hilda doll, lovely matte bisque and painting, and in rare petite size. $600/800

324. German Bisque GlassEyed Character, Model 6969, by

Gebruder Heubach

19” (48 cm.) Pink-tinted bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line between the downcast lips, brunette human hair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, nicely costumed. Condition: bisque excellent, body is repainted. Marks: 6969 8 Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912. Value Points: especially fine quality of bisque and painting on the sought-after glasseyed pouting character. $900/1200

325. German Porcelain Nymphenburg Lady with Demure Expression

19” (48 cm.) Lightly pink-tinted porcelain shoulderhead with perfectly oval face, slightly elongated throat, brown sculpted hair waved from face in softly rolled curls and having large white sculpted bow at the crown, painted facial features, small blue downcast eyes with well-defined eyelids, arched brown brows, aquiline nose, closed mouth, muslin stitch-jointed body, porcelain lower limbs, antique day dress. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 399 W. Comments: Koniglich-Bayerische Porcelain in Nymphenburg, early 20th century. A very limited edition of porcelain dolls were presented at the 1908 Munich Art Doll Exhibition, designed as “decoration dolls”, and dressed by the ladies of Munich in various historical costumes. Value Points: rare model with unusual and highly expressive features. $1100/1600

326. German Porcelain Lady Doll with Modeled Bosom by Kister

14” (36 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead of lady with angular face, elongated throat, modeled bosom, sculpted grey hair arranged in high crown pouf and two extended-length ringlets onto her shoulders, heavily-lidded painted grey eyes, black and red upper eyeliner, grey painted brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, muslin body, porcelain lower arms with elegantly-sculpted fingers, beautiful early muslin costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks (Kister blue symbol). Comments: A.W.Fr. Kister, successor to Dressel & Kister, circa

1890. Value Points: very rare model of lady doll with superb sculpting and painting. $900/1300

328. Four French Leather Cases for Large Bébés

5” (13 cm.) -7”l. Four French leather cases for large bébés or poupées, including oval-shaped firm-sided case with leather cover and silver ornaments which hinges open to blue silk tufted interior; dark brown leather doctor’s bag with bail handle and metal clasp; tan leather case with expandable sides and attached folio purse on front; and dark brown snake leather purse with leather bail handle. Excellent condition. French, late 1800s. $500/700

329. Wooden Oak Desk with Drawers

9” (23 cm.) w. 9”h. The wooden oak desk with natural finish features two lower drawers and three pencil and note drawers at the writing surface level, one drawer with unusual curved front, and a fancily carved back. Excellent condition. $300/400

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330. German Bisque Doll with Brown Sculpted Hair and Fancy Bisque Boots

16” (41 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead, sculpted brown hair with tightly-arranged curls around the forehead and sides of head, held with black ribbon at the crown and captured into three thickly-braid loops at the back of head held with black ribbon bow, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, pierced ears, tiny closed mouth with center accent, muslin stitch-jointed body, bisque lower limbs, painted white stockings and yellow ankle boots with magenta rims and tassels, black button sides and soles, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: rarity factors include brown hair, fancy coiffure, pierced ears, original body with fancy boots. $600/800

331. French Bisque Brown-Eyed Bébé by

Rabery and Delphieu

19” (48 cm.) Bisque socket head, large brown glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, impressed dimples at philtrum and chin, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig, cork pate, French composition and wooden fullyjointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: R. 1 D. (incised block letters). Comments: Rabery and Delphieu, circa 1885. Value Points: early period bébé for Rabery and Delphieu has fine delicately-tinted complexion, original body and body finish. $2800/3200

332. German Paper Mache Child with Unusual Hinged Jaw

12” (30 cm.) Paper mache shoulderhead, blue glass inset eyes, painted features, closed mouth with hinged jaw which opens and closes when bellows mechanism in torso is pushed, muslin body, paper mache lower arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1880. Value Points: fine original complexion and painting, rare mouth construction. $300/400

333. Petite French Bisque Bébé by Joanny

12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced

ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, the bébé has signed Jumeau body which is appropriately sized and of the same era. Marks: J 3. Comments: Joanny, circa 1890. Value Points: charming petite bébé with lovely antique costume. $1800/2300

334. Rare French Bisque Bébé Français by

Emile Jumeau

14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, lushly painted lashes, widely brushstroked brows, accented eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, auburn mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: B. 5 F. Comments: Bébé Français, circa 1892, this new model was created by Jumeau after winning the rights to the trademark name in his lawsuit with Danel & Cie; the model was created at the same time as Jumeau was designing

Value Points: rare

and painting, original body and body finish, antique costume. $3600/4200

335. French Bisque Brown-Eyed Bébé by Gaultier Freres

20” (51 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, lushly-painted lashes, dark rose painted eye shadow, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F.G. (in scroll). Comments: Gaultier Freres, circa 1886. Value Points: beautiful eyes are further enhanced by dramatic painting of lashes, brows and eye shadow, lovely bisque, original body and body finish. $2800/3200

his 200 character series, and this face later became the 225 model.

character-face bébé model with lovely bisque

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336. German Bisque Character “Hanna” by Schoneau and Hoffmeister

14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, shaded and accented lips, two porcelain teeth, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition five-piece toddler body with side-hip jointing, antique romper suit. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Germany S pb (in star) H Hanna 0. Comments: Schoneau and Hoffmeister, circa 1915. Value Points: very fine quality of bisque, rare mohair lashes, original body and body finish, included are wooden toys. $400/500

337. German Brown-Complexioned Bisque Character, 463, by Heubach Koppelsdorf

11” (28 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, rich brown complexion, painted black hair with original tuft of mohair curl at crown, brown glass eyes, pierced nostrils with nose ring, open mouth with wide smile, painted row of teeth, pierced ears with earrings, brown composition baby body with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks:

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Heubach Koppelsdorf 463 14/0 Germany. Comments: circa 1920, from the firm’s South Sea series. Value Points: rare model with exceptional complexion and expression, original “South Seas Baby” paper label, original costuming and jewelry. $400/500

338. German Bisque Miniature Googly in Petite Size

5” (13 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep and side-glancing eyes, painted lashes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition bent limb baby body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1915. Value Points: unusual petite size of the impish googly. $300/400

339. German Bisque Character, Model 8572, by Gebruder Heubach

9” (23 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, lightly painted baby hair with forelock curl, painted facial features, intaglio detailed blue/grey eyes with large pupils, single stroke brows, upper eyeliner, accented

nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between outlined lips, composition five-piece toddler body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Heubach 0 8572 Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1915. Value Points: seldom found character model with defined tongue tip and tiny beaded upper teeth. $300/400

340. German Bisque Googly, Model 172, by Hertel and Schwab

16” (41 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, painted brown brushstroked hair with defined forelock and side curls, blue glass sleep and side-glancing googly eyes, painted long curly lashes, feathered arched brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with wide impish smile, accent line between the lips, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent, nose rub, some body retouch. Marks: 172-8. Comments: Hertel and Schwab, circa 1915. Value Points: impish expression is well achieved on the googly character. $1800/2200

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Mache Brown-Eyed Lady with Elaborate Coiffure

26” (66 cm.) Paper mache shoulderhead with elongated slender throat, oval shaped face, black sculpted hair in elaborate arrangement, four horizontal curls at each side of face flanking an

elaborate topknot of four rows of coiled braids, painted brown eyes, black feathered brows, closed mouth, slender kid body, wooden lower arms and legs, painted flat shoes. Condition: very good, original finish, some craquelure on shoulders. Comments: Germany, circa 1840. Value Points: rare large size lady with extravagant coiffure, original costume. $1300/1700

342. German Paper Mache Doll Attributed to Dressel

13” (33 cm.) Paper mache shoulderhead, brown glass eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center line, blonde mohair wig, firmly-stuffed muslin stitch-jointed body with paper mache lower arms and legs, bare feet. The doll is wearing original cotton dress, undergarments, stockings, leather shoes, cap. Generally excellent. Germany, attributed to Dressel, circa 1880.

$400/500

343. German Paper Mache Brown-Eyed Doll with Original Schilling Label

14” (36 cm.) Paper mache shoulderhead, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig, cloth torso and legs, stitch-jointed hips, composition and wooden ball-jointed arms. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Schilling (in garland, stamp on torso). Comments: Germany, Schilling, circa 1880. Value Points: in flawlessly preserved condition, with original rare stamped body, the doll has original socks and leather shoes, original chemise.

$400/500

344. Pair, German Paper Mache Dolls in Original Wedding Attire

21” (53 cm.) and 23”. Each has paper mache shoulderhead, black glass inset eyes, painted facial features, closed mouth, muslin body, leather arms, the woman with black sculpted hair in center part sculpted into short curls, and the man with black sculpted short hair in well-detailed curls and feathering accents around the face.

Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1860. Value Points: the rare dolls are wearing original wedding attire of bride and groom with excellent detailing. $2200/2800

345. German Bisque Glass-Eyed Lady with Blonde

Sculpted Hair, 896, by Alt, Beck and Gottschalk

21” (53 cm.) Pale bisque shoulderhead turned demurely to the side, deeplysculpted blonde hair with very tight curls around the forehead, waved backward into arranged short ringlet curls that fall from a black ribbon bow, very full cheeks, pale blue inset eyes with darker blue outer rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, new muslin stitch-jointed body and bisque limbs, purple silk gown and undergarments. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 896/10. Comments: Alt, Beck and Gottschalk, circa 1875. Value Points: especially beautiful eyes complement the neatly-arranged rare sculpted coiffure on the signed early doll. $800/1100

346. Rare German Bisque “Purple Hair-Bow” Lady with Swivel Head

12” (30 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-lined bisque shoulderplate, blonde sculpted hair arranged with two large braids at the back of her hair that are crowned by a vibrant purple hair ribbon and bow, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, lightly-feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with slightly-smiling expression, original muslin body with bisque lower arms and legs, painted white stockings with blue ties, grey ankle boots, and wearing beautiful antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: rarity factors include purple hair bow, rare coiffure, glass eyes, swivel head and original body. $1100/1400

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11 ½” (29 cm.) Bisque swivel head on bisque shoulderplate with flat-cut neck socket, blonde sculpted short curly hair, cobalt blue glass eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, closed mouth with accent line on pale lips, muslin stitch-jointed body, bisque arms to above the elbows, cupped hands, bisque lower legs with purple lustre tassels and ankle boots. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: lovely delicate bisque contrasts the brilliant eyes, original body with rare lustre boots, lovely original costume. $700/900

348. German Bisque Glass-Eyed Lady Doll with Fancy Hair Ornaments and Necklace

19” (48 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead of adult lady with blonde sculpted hair drawn from face into looped and arranged curls, black sculpted barrette with gilt accents, sculpted pierced ears, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, sculpted black necklace with brooch, kid gusset-jointed body, bisque forearms, fine antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870, attributed to Alt, Beck and Gottschalk. Value Points: rarity factors include glass eyes, fancy coiffure with hair ornaments, sculpted necklace. $1100/1300

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French Bisque Poupée in the Barrois Genre with Rare Body Style and Fine Antique Costume

18” (46 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, ears pierced into the head, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, kid body with gusset-jointing at hips, kid-over-wood upper arms and knees, with dowel jointing at knees and elbows, bisque lower arms. Condition: generally excellent, three finger tips restored, tiny flake at back upper shoulderplate. Marks: 4. Comments: Barrois genre, circa 1860. Value Points: lovely early poupée with brilliant eyes, rare body style, and wearing fine early costume featuring brown linen skirt, patterned linen jacket with pagoda sleeves, undergarments, brown leather boots, brown silk faille bonnet, wicker basket. $3000/3600

350. French Bisque Poupée with Original Wig and Sturdy Body

15” (38 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, very pale complexion, cobalt blue glass eyes, dark eyeliner, delicately-painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with pale accented lips, ears pierced into head, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupée body with gusset-jointing at hips, knees, and elbows, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1865. Value Points: beautiful complexion and eyes, original wig, original body in exceptionally fine condition. $1800/2200

351. French Maple Wood Toilette Table with Mirror

15” (38 cm.) Maple wood toilette table with carved details in the bamboo style, white marble top, with attached brackets for steeple-topped mirror, and with lower shelf. Excellent condition. French, circa 1885. $300/500

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17” (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head with rounded facial modeling, on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, ears pierced into head, blonde mohair

wig over cork pate, French kid gusset-jointed body, lovely bronze green silk faille walking suit, undergarments, leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1860. With tiltable head movement as well as swivel. Value Points: the very delicate complexion is beautifully contrasted by brilliant eyes and plump facial modeling. $2200/2600

352. French Bisque Poupée with Cobalt Blue Glass Eyes

353. German Bisque Doll with Blue Glass Eyes and Original Traditional Costume

14” (36 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead, blonde sculpted hair in uniform curls framing the forehead and casual curls at back of head, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, black eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, muslin stitch-jointed body, bisque forearms. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1880. Value Points: fine delicate bisque and cobalt blue eyes, wearing original well-detailed traditional costume. $400/500

354. Early Walnut Wooden Cupboard with Elaborate Carving

21” (53 cm.) h. x 11”w. The dark walnut cupboard features double-door upper section with glass doors below carved pediment and centered by carved columns that extend to

rest upon the lower cupboard with wide single drawer and two lower cupboard doors. There is rich carving overall and carved crest. Excellent condition. Late 1800s. $600/800

355. German Bisque Doll by Kling, Model 131, with Glass Eyes

15” (38 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead with sculpted blonde hair having deep forehead bangs and short curls at back of head, brown glass inset eyes, painted features, closed mouth with downcast expression, muslin stitch-jointed body, bisque lower arms, nicely costumed, antique costume and undergarments, leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 131 (bell symbol) K 3. Comments: Kling, circa 1890. Value Points: enhancing decoration on hair accentuates the its deeply-defined combmarks. $400/500

356. Carved Wooden Cupboard with Well-Detailed Carving

20” (51 cm.) x 11”. Walnut cupboard with rich original

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finish features two upper glass-doors which are flanked by carved columns and accented by carved pediment and finials, above a lower cabinet with wide single drawer and two lower doors with carved details. Excellent condition. Late 1800s. $500/700

357. Beautiful German Bisque Lady with Fancily-Sculpted Hair and Yellow Gloves

23” (58 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead of adult lady with oval face and elongated throat, blonde sculpted hair in elaborately arranged curls at her crown, with tumbling curls at the back of head, and two little curls onto her forehead, decorated with blue decorative beaded comb with

coral accent, fully-sculpted pierced ears, painted blue eyes in deeplyset sockets, black and red upper eyeliner, single stroke brown brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, commercial muslin body with paper mache lower limbs having painted yellow gloves and fancily-painted orange boots with black tips, lovely antique costume and undergarments, orange woven purse with silver frame. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: A 24 (deeply incised on shoulders). Comments: Germany, circa 1875, the yellow-glove body attributed to Dressel and Kister. Value Points: fabulous and rare coiffure with beautifully contrasting eyes, rare painted gloves on original body. $800/1100

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358. Italian Felt Child Doll, Series 300, in Wonderful Schoolgirl Costume by Lenci

17” (43 cm.) Felt swivel head, pressed and painted facial features, blue side-glancing eyes, painted upper lashes, grey eye shadow, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blonde hair in tightly frizzled curls, five-piece felt body jointed at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Italian, Lenci, circa 1930, series 300. Value Points: the shy-faced child is wearing original felt dress with applique designs, red felt caped coat, red felt shorts and shoes, muslin undergarments, socks. $700/900

359. Italian Felt Character Boy Doll, Series 300, by Lenci

17” (43 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, brown side-glancing eyes, grey eye shadow, fringed lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, dark brunette side-parted mohair wig, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Lenci, series 300, model 10, early version of the Schoolboy

having the characteristic small yarns used on the sweater and leggings of the 1927 era model. Value Points: the handsome solemn-faced boy is wearing original three-color knit sweater with matching leggings, brown shorts, shirt, tie, leather shoes. $800/1000

360. Italian Felt Doll by Lenci, Series III, in Original Costume and Pink Felt Bonnet

12” (30 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, chubby face, brown side-glancing googly-like eyes, brown upper lashes, grey eye shadow, rounded nose with accent dots, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig in short curls, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent, some light fading on green felt. Comments: Lenci, from series 111 doll, late 1920s. Value Points: wearing original organdy dress with unusual tiers of scalloped-edge ruffles overall and applique of felt flowers, organdy undergarments, green felt shoes, and wide-brimmed pink bonnet with green felt streamers and flowers. $600/900

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361. Italian Felt Doll by Lenci, Series III, in Original Costume and Green Felt Bonnet

12” (30 cm.)

Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, chubby face, brown sideglancing googlylike eyes, brown upper lashes, grey eye shadow, rounded nose with accent dots, closed mouth, brunette mohair wig in ringlet curls, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent, some light surface dustiness.

Comments: Lenci, from series 111 doll, late 1920s.

Value Points: wearing original organdy dress with ruffled felt green tiers on skirt, organdy bloomers

over standard chemise, green felt shoes and green felt hat accented with pink felt roses.

$700/900

362. Italian Felt Character Girl, Rita (Lucia) Model, in Rare Costume

14” (36 cm.) Felt swivel head, pressed and painted facial features, blue upper-glancing eyes, painted brown curly lashes, umber eye shadow, single-stroke brows, closed mouth with glazed lower lip, blonde mohair wig in coiled braids held by green felt bow, felt arms and legs with disc jointing, wearing bright green felt skirt and laced vest, organdy blouse, undergarments, socks, green felt shoes. Condition: excellent, sleeves a bit darkened. Marks: Lenci (white cloth label). Comments: Lenci, circa 1930. Value Points: rare model is beautifully preserved, costume with unusual sports theme as she is holding original sticks and hoop. $500/600

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363. Italian Felt Character Boy in Czech Costume by Lenci

14” (36 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, bright blue eyes, painted upper lashes, dark eye shadow, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, black mohair wig, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Lenci (two original labels, and original parchment label indicating “Czech”). Comments: Lenci, circa 1935. Value Points: perfectly preserved model, the little boy is wearing his original folklore costume including hat with applique felt flowers. $500/700

364. Italian Felt Character Doll with Original Costume and Flax Wheel

14” (23 cm.) Felt swivel head, pressed and painted facial features, brown side-glancing eyes, painted lashes, grey eye shadow, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, black mohair wig in braided chignon, felt body with

jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Lenci (cloth label). Comments: Lenci, circa 1935. Value Points: pristine condition of the unusual model, vibrant pink felt gown with embroidered organdy apron, gold-tipped hair pins in coiffure, and holding original wooden flax wheel rod with flax. $400/600

365. Italian Felt Character Doll in Original Costume with Two Paper Labels by Lenci

11” (28 cm.) Felt swivel head, painted facial features, brown side and upper-glancing eyes, dark eyeliner and shadow, tiny onestroke brows, closed mouth, black mohair wig in coiled coiffure with interwoven red ribbon, five-piece body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Lenci (two paper labels). Comments: Lenci, Italy, circa 1935. Value Points: perfectly-preserved, vibrant colors on original traditional costume with embroidered detailing. $500/700

366. Two Italian Felt Miniature Dolls by Lenci

9” (23 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, wide-open painted brown eyes, painted upper lashes, arched brows, O-shaped mouth, black felt cap under felt headdress, five-piece body and wearing original vibrant felt folklore costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Lenci, circa 1935. Value Points: imaginative and colorful costume, clasping bouquet of sunflowers, and presented in original box. Italian Felt Miniature Character in Original Costume of Ciociana Italy. $500/600

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Italian Felt Character Boy in Wonderful Original Costume

16” (41 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, brown sideglancing eyes, strong grey eye shadow, painted upper lashes, short stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, brunette mohair wig, felt body jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent, tiny moth hole at back of hat. Marks: Lenci (original cloth and paper label). Comments: Italian, Lenci, circa 1930. Value Points: wonderful and rare costume with delightful felt cap and sash with felt applique. $800/1100

368. German Bisque Closed Mouth Child by Kestner

21” (53 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, accented lips, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent, fingers restored on left hand. Marks: 14. Comments: Kestner, circa 1880. Value Points: beautiful face with enhancing decorative glaze on brows and lips. $1100/1300

369. Petite German Bisque Child Doll by Kestner with Closed Mouth

10” (25 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump cheeks, brown glass

sleep eyes, delicately-painted lashes and arched feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with solemn expression, blonde mohair wig, early composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 4. Comments: Kestner, circa 1882. Value Points: rare size of the early closed mouth doll, with very fine delicate bisque, subtle blushing of cheeks, original body and body finish. $800/1200

370. German Bisque “Mein Liebling”, Model 117A, by Kammer and Reinhardt, Rare Open Mouth Variation

28” (70 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, outlined shaded lips, row of porcelain upper teeth, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 117/A 70. Comments: Kammer and

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Reinhardt, their model marketed as Mein Liebling, circa 1912. Value Points: very rare open mouth variation of the beloved doll, with beautiful matte bisque and painting, original body and body finish, lovely antique dress. $1800/2200

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German Bisque Character

“Mein Liebling”, Model 117A, by Kammer and Reinhardt

28” (70 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 117A 70. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, their beloved sweet-faced character marketed as “Mein Susser Liebling” (my sweet darling), circa 1912. Value Points: an exceptionally beautiful example of the sought-after model, with finest dewy patina of

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German Bisque Child Doll, Model 164, by Kestner

28” (71 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows with modeling details and decorative glaze, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, shaded and accented lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: L made in Germany 15 164 (head) Excelsior Germany (body). Comments: Kestner, circa 1900.

Value Points: all original doll with beautiful original mohair wig, choice bisque, original body and body finish, antique costume. $500/700

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373. German Bisque Lady with Sculpted Snood and Purple Lustre Ribbon

15” (38 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead of adult lady with perfectly oval face and elongated throat, sculpted blonde hair drawn from face captured in a green painted snood edged with purple lustre ribbon and white feather, black outlined painted blue eyes with fringed lashes, singlestroke brows, closed mouth, muslin stitch-jointed body, bisque lower arms and legs, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: excellent detail of painting of eyes, rare coiffure and hair ornaments. $700/900

374. Companion German Bisque Lady with Purple Lustre Trimmed Snood in Rare Petite Size

11” (28 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead of adult lady with perfectly oval face and elongated throat, sculpted blonde hair drawn from face captured in a green painted snood edged with purple lustre ribbon and white feather, black outlined painted blue eyes with fringed lashes, single stroke brows, closed mouth, muslin stitch-jointed body, bisque lower arms and legs, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, hair age darkened at back. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: rare petite size of the sought-after model with original body and very fine bisque and painting. $400/500

375. Rare German Bisque Lady Doll with Sculpted Corset

10” (25 cm.) Onepiece bisque head, torso and upper arms and legs modeled as voluptuous lady with modeled undergarments, having black sculpted hair with elaborately woven looped braids at the back of the hair, painted facial features, blue eyes, closed mouth, gilt edged detail of chemise and corset, sculpted

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detail of pantalets, muslin mid-arms and mid-legs, bisque lower limbs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 5. Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: exceptionally rare model with superb detail of sculpting. $1100/1400

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Early German Bisque Closed Mouth Child by Simon and Halbig

13” (33 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, auburn mohair wig, original muslin stitch-jointed body, bisque lower arms, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1880. Value Points: rare-to-find early closed mouth child with most compelling sweet expression, original body, lovely bisque. $700/900

377. Rare German Bisque Lady Doll by Simon and

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with Sculpted Hair and Glass Eyes

20” (51 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, brown sculpted hair in softly-rolled curls away from face and behind the sculpted pierced ears, with rolled curl at back of head and painted black hair band with blue border, blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, delicately painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, muslin stitch-jointed body, bisque lower arms and legs, painted fancy brown heeled boots with black trim, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, restoration on left leg. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1875. Value Points: rare model with brown hair, glass eyes, swivel head, original body and bisque limbs. $1200/1500

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MARQUIS ANTIQUE DOLL AUCTION THERIAULT’S GALLERY, ANNAPOLIS,

Highlighted by the esteemed estate collection of Juanita Dickson of San Rafael, California. A very private collector, Mrs. Dickson acquired an exceptional selection of antique dolls for more than a quarter century, and all are being presented at this two-day catalogued Marquis auction. Along with a fine collection of antique dollhouses, doll rooms and miniature furniture including the very rare Mystery House shown here, whose provenance traces through the celebrated collections of Jean Schramm and Ann Meehan. Along with the Schoenhut Toy Milk Wagon collection of John Gulino, author of An Illustrated Guide to Toy Milk Wagons. x