In All Ways Remarkable

In All Ways

Remarkable

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This book is based upon an antique doll collection auctioned by Theriault’s of Annapolis, Maryland.

Design: Travis Hammond Photography: Gerald Nelson Senior Conservator: Terry Lanford Conservators: Meredith Dupree, Hana Holbrook, Scott Netro $49 Printed in Hong Kong

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

83. 18” Outstanding French Bisque Bébé Teteur by Leon Casimir Bru with Au Nain Bleu

5. 15” Beautiful French Bisque Poupée Attributed to Jumeau with Exquisite Costume

88. 10” Petite French Bisque Bébé, Size 1, by Gaultier with Original Chemise Dress

6. 13” Beautiful Petite French Bisque Bébé F.G., with Block Letter Markings

90. 9 ½” French Bisque Bébé, Size 1, by Emile Jumeau with Dramatic Large Eyes

11. 9” Petite French Bisque Bébé E.J., Size 1, by Emile Jumeau, Original Costumes

91. 22” Rare French Bisque Bébé Français by Jumeau with Wonderful Antique Costume

13. 9” Outstanding All-Original Petite French Bisque Bébé by Emile Jumeau, Size 1

101. 16” Beautiful French Bisque Brown-Eyed Bébé by Schmitt et Fils in Early Costume

18. 14” Petite All-Original French Bisque Poupée with Gesland Deposed Body

109. 21” Beautiful and Rare French Bisque “Paris Bébé” by Emile Jumeau

19. 17” French Bisque Poupée from Simonne with Original Costume and Jewelry

111. 19” German Bisque Art Character, Glass-Eyed Model 112 by Kammer and Reinhardt

21. 18” Very Beautiful French Bisque Bébé by Leon Casimir Bru with Gorgeous Eyes

112. 25” German Bisque Art Character, “Gretchen”, Model 114, in Rarest Grand Size

23. 29” Very Rare Grand Exhibition French Bisque Poupée with Wooden Articulated Body

113. 12” German Bisque Art Character “”Marie””, Model 101, by Kammer and Reinhardt

28. 18” German Bisque Glass-Eyed Character Girl, 206, by Kestner with Wistful Expression

123. 16” German Bisque Brown-Eyed Googly, 131, by Kammer and Reinhardt

29. 20” German Bisque Brown-Eyed Art Character, Model 151, by Simon and Halbig

131. 31” Grand German Bisque Child, 117n, by Kammer and Reinhardt

32. 12” Rare German Bisque Art Character, Model 107, “Karl”, by Kammer and Reinhardt

162. 30” Rare French Bisque Bébé Bru Twins, Blue and Brown-Eyed, with Unique Bodies

36. 16” French Porcelain Poupée by Leontine Rohmer with Signed Couturier Costume

179. 19” All Original French Bisque Bébé Jumeau in Silk Costume with Signed Shoes

42. 18” French Bisque Poupée by Barrois with Bisque Arms and Rare Neck Swivel

217. 10” Rare German Bisque Closed Mouth Child Doll, 1448, by Simon and Halbig, Size 0

45. 42” Rare Grand French Bisque Bébé Jumeau with Incised Depose Marks, Size 20

284. 18” German Bisque Art Character, Model 101, “Peter”, by Kammer and Reinhardt

47. 12” Petite French Bisque Brown-Eyed Bébé by Schmitt et Fils, Rare Size 000

290. 12” Petite German Bisque Art Character, Model 151, by Simon and Halbig

51. 10” Superb Petite French Bisque Bébé by Leon Casimir Bru, Size 0

301. 32” Beautiful German Bisque “Mein Liebling”, Model 117, by Kammer and Reinhardt

80. 18” Beautiful French Porcelain Poupée by Leontine Rohmer with Very Rare Depose

313. 27” Beautiful Sonneberg Bisque Child Doll with Closed Mouth

2. French All-Bisque Mignonette in Lovely Antique Costume 5” (13 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white stockings and blue two-strap heeled shoes. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: for the French market, circa 1890.

Value Points: especially pretty child doll with antique dotted Swiss dress, sash, bonnet. $600/800

1. 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) Aux 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. $3500/4500 3 open

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3. Rare Viennese Ballspenden As Lady’s Desk 2 ½” (6 cm.) A gilded light metal desk with slant front has center medallion with floral decoupage, ormolu legs, with tassel cord and loop, hinges open to reveal well-fitted interior with ribbontied stationery and pencil. The miniature was presented as a figural dance card for a luxury gala event. Vienna, circa 1890. $400/500

4. Outstanding 19th Century Carved Bone Necessaire with Gold-Plated Sewing Tools 4 ½” (11 cm.) The oval sewing box with carved initials on the outside lid hinges open to a carvefitted interior containing an original and pristine set of gold-plated sewing tools including scissors, thimble, needle case and awl. Excellent condition.

Mid-1800s. $700/950

5. Beautiful French Bisque Poupée Attributed to Jumeau with Exquisite Costume 15” (38 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, cobalt blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, ears pierced into head, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupée body with shapely torso and legs, gusset-jointing at hips, bisque arms to above the elbows, sculpted cupped fingers.

Condition: generally excellent. Comments: attributed to Jumeau, circa 1875. Value Points: beautiful bisque and eyes, rare body style with exquisite hands, wonderful antique costume of white pique, undergarments, kidskin slippers, woven and silk bonnet, earrings. $3500/4500

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8. French All-Bisque Mignonette with Rare “Exposition Paris 1889” Costume

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5” (13 cm.) All-bisque with swivel head, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, pert smile on closed lips, auburn mohair wig, pegjointed arms and legs, painted brown ankle boots. Condition: restoration to boots, otherwise excellent.

Comments: French, circa 1882. Value Points: beautiful face, the doll is wearing original rose-silk dress with tinsel edging, stamped “Exposition Paris 1889”, and holds a miniature metal Eiffel Tower with French flag. $600/900

9. French Mechanical Vignette of Young Child at Play

6. Beautiful Petite French Bisque Bébé F.G., with Block Letter Markings 13” (33 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, brilliant blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose-blushed eyeshadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, kid bébé body with gusset-jointing at hips, knees and elbows, bisque lower arms with well-shaped cupped fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F 5/0 G. (block letters). Comments: Gaultier, circa 1882, early kid-bodied version of the firm’s bébé. Value Points: the deeply modeled features are enhanced by splendid eyes and beautifully-painted lips, sturdy original body and bisque hands, antique costume, shoes, bonnet, and undergarments. $4500/6500

7. Fine Miniature Chest of Drawers with Bone Handles 8” (20 cm.) h. Of fine cherrywood and burled maple, the chest has slightly bowed front and features three wide drawers and two handkerchief drawers, each with dove-tailed construction and round bone handles, and accented with inlay and pencil striping. Excellent condition. Mid-1800s. $600/800

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20” (51 cm.) bed. Seated in her wellfitted maple wood bed with acorn finials, lace canopy top and rose-silk quilt and pillows is a bisque head doll with blue glass paperweight eyes, lushly painted lashes, dark eyeliner, rose-blushed eyelids, brushstroked brows, closed mouth with shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, carton torso containing mechanism, wire upper arms, paper mache lower arms. Attached to the bed is a brass frame with acrobat doll. When wound, the child raises upright and extends her arms toward the tiny doll which swings teasingly in the opposite direction. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F.G. 7.

Comments: French, circa 1890, doll by Gaultier. Value Points: the intricate mechanism contains two completely separate works plus a separate crying bellows, designed to work in unison, and enhanced by luxury quality of the doll, bed, and bed fittings. $5000/7500

10. French Bisque Bébé, Figure A, by Jules Steiner in Superb Original Silk Costume 26” (66 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes,

rose-blushed eyeshadow, painted lashes with “dot” highlights”, thick fringed brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over Steiner pate, French composition fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, original signed body with original finish. Marks: Figure A 18 J. Steiner Bte SGDG Paris (head) Le Petit Parisien Bébé Steiner Medaille d’Or Paris 1889 (body). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1889. Value Points: beautiful bébé, enhanced by lovely rose coral silk and lace dress with matching bonnet, likely from the atelier of the Paris doll shop of Au Nain Bleu, undergarments, kidskin ankle boots. $4000/5500

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12. French Trousseau in SilkLined Basket for Mignonette 8” (20 cm.) basket length. The oval lidded basket with royal blue silk tufted lining is filled with eleven tiny silk costumes for 5” mignonette, along with jacket, tiny lidded basket, six bonnets, and a quill chair and stool.

Excellent condition.

French, circa 1880. $400/600

13. Outstanding All-Original Petite French Bisque Bébé

by Emile Jumeau, Size 1 9” (23 cm.) Bisque socket head, very large blue glass paperweight

11. Petite French Bisque Bébé E.J., Size 1, by Emile Jumeau, Original Costumes and Shoes 9” (23 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head, large brown glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: Depose E I J (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1885. Value Points: rare size of the E.J. bébé with lovely bisque and painting, original wig, body, body finish, wearing original aqua silk dress, ivory satin Jumeau shoes signed “1”, and carrying ivory handled parasol, along with factory original chemise. $6500/8500

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14. Petite French White Fur Borzoi Salon Dog 6” (15 cm.) Depicting a borzoi dog, of paper mache head with shaved head and lower legs, painted black eye masks, velvet ears, covered with lush white fur and long bushy tail. Generally excellent. French, circa 1890. $300/500

15. French All-Bisque Mignonette with Original Silk Dress 5 ½” (14 cm.) Solid domed bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, pegjointed bisque arms and legs with painted white stockings and two-strap brown shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1882, the little dolls were marketed as “poupées de poche” (pocket dolls) indicating their precious petite size. Value Points: beautiful face, the doll is enhanced by wearing coral silk and lace antique costume. $700/900

inset eyes, dark eyeliner, lushly-painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined and richly-shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde hip-length mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with early straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 1. Comments: Emile Jumeau, 1886, earliest period tete model with original straight-wrist body. Value Points: of sublime beauty and rarity, the petite 9” size 1 bébé with superb original Jumeau wig is wearing original Jumeau muslin chemise dress, Jumeau earrings, Jumeau knit stockings and signed Jumeau black leather shoes, size 1, and with a fancy gilded miniature posy holder with wax orange blossoms and woven fancy bonnet. $6500/8500

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generally excellent. Comments: circa 1865. Value Points: the exquisitely preserved doll wears her original ice blue silk taffeta dress of the 1860 era, with undergarments, leather ankle boots, and straw bonnet. $1200/1600

17. Superb French Bisque Poupée

by Adelaide Huret with Trunk, Trousseau, Signed Huret Shoes 17” (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, deeply defined sculpting of eyes with glazed highlights, heavily defined upper eyelids, thick eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with pert smile and outlined lips, unpierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French wooden body with full articulation, metal hands. Condition: generally excellent, the body is original Huret albeit of later era. Comments: Adelaide Huret, circa 1860. Value Points: especially beautiful example of the sought after poupée with splendid eyes, signed Huret body, beautiful silk gown, and with her own French trunk that is filled with five additional gowns, two capes, three bonnets, gloves, tablier, and original white kidskin shoes signed “Huret Paris”. $18,000/25,000

16. Fine All-Original English Poured Wax Child Doll in Superb Early Silk Costume 18” (46 cm.) Poured wax shoulder head with pink tinted complexion, cobalt blue glass enamel inset eyes with heavily modeled eyelids, tinted brows and eye liner, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with downcast pale lips, separately inserted delicate hair with center part, softly stuffed muslin body, wax lower limbs with bare feet. Condition:

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stamp). Comments: circa 1875, bisque head attributed to Jumeau, with original body from Gesland according to Pannier deposed model of 1872. Value Points: especially beautiful face, very rare small size of the Gesland body with exquisite sculpting of hands and feet, superb original costume with blue silk ribbon trim, blue leather slippers, undergarments, and jewelry. Ex-Hanne Buktas Collection. $4500/6500

19. Outstanding French Bisque Poupée from Simonne with Original Costume and Jewelry

18. Petite All-Original French Bisque Poupée with Gesland Deposed Body 14” (36 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, large grey/blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with pale accented lips, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, padded stockinette lady body over metal armature, bisque hands and lower legs, bare feet.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2 (head) Bébé Gesland 5 Rue Beranger Paris (body

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17” (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, Dehors neck articulation allowing the head to tilt side to side and forward in a realistic manner, blue paperweight eyes with spiral threading and darker blue outer rims, dark eyeliner, feathered brows, dainty lashes, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French kid gussetjointed body with stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent, body is near mint with some minor kid patching on arms. Marks: Simonne, Rue de Rivoli, 188 (body stamp). Comments:

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French, circa 1875, the doll was presented in the luxury boutique of Simonne. Value Points: outstanding poupĂŠe of stunning beauty, with Simonne label, and wearing original gown with elaborate drape, extended train, and lace trim, with original aqua necklace and earrings, undergarments, leather boots. $4500/6500

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19.1. German Porcelain Lady Doll with Elegant Coiffure

a fancily woven wicker double-seated cabriolet with driver’s seat and foot rest, red metal spoked wheels and elaborately shaped carriage under-bed. The carriage is upholstered in aqua silk with rich tufting and pleats and with braid edging, has foot steps, and a pair of elegant gilded carriage lamps. The goats have painted faces with leather ears, horns, and glass eyes, and their hinged legs attach to the undercarriage mechanical device which, when wound, cause the goats to briskly trot along pulling the carriage. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1865. Value Points: exceptionally rare luxury toy in superbly preserved original condition. $4500/5500

4 ½” (11 cm.) to waist.

11”h. overall. The waist-up porcelain figure of adult lady is posed with extended arms, her head tilted to the side, and with brown sculpted hair waved daintily from her face and forming into a chignon held by a sculpted gold comb, painted brown eyes, closed mouth, modeled bosom, attached to cloth lower torso with bisque limbs, and with elegant costume, necklace and handbag, Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1915. $500/700

21. Very Beautiful French Bisque Bébé by Leon Casimir Bru with Gorgeous Eyes 18” (46 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate with modeled bosom and shoulder blades, blue glass paperweight inset eyes of great depth, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, rose-blushed eyeshadow, brushstroked and multi-feathered brows, rounded nose with accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, dimpled chin and philtrum, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, slender French kid bébé body with Chevrot hinged hips, wooden lower legs, kid-over-wooden upper arms, bisque forearms. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bru Jne 8 (head and shoulder plate) (original Bru paper label on body). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, Chevrot epoch, circa 1885. Value Points: exemplary sculpting with deeply-defined features, finest quality of bisque and painting, perfect hands, beautiful antique wig and costume. $17,000/23,000

20. Outstanding French Mechanical Double-Goat Cabriolet from the Napoleon III Era 26” (66 cm.) A pair of lambswool-over-paper mache goats are pulling

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22. Rare Variation of French Sevres Porcelain Jardiniere with Single Bird by Bontems 25” (64 cm.) Presented upon an ebony wooden base is a luxury porcelain jardiniere by Sevres with a lavish handpainted array of garden flowers centered by a brightly-feathered bird, and with a pair of gilt lion head handles at each side.

The jardiniere is filled with a bounty of silk flowers of various colors and styles and is surmounted by a feathered blue bird perched on a branch. When wound, the bird turns its head side to side, flits its tail feathers and merrily chirps while opening and closing its mouth. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Bontems, Paris, 1880. Value Points: a felicitous presentation by the talented artisan who, after studying actual bird cries in the Bois de Boulogne of Paris, brought those sounds and movements to life with realistic mechanical movements, combining this with the extraordinary artistry of Sevres porcelain painters. $8000/11,000

23. Very Rare Grand Exhibition French Bisque Poupée with Wooden Articulated Body 29” (74 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kidedged bisque shoulderplate, with Dehors neck articulation allowing the head to tilt side to side and forward in addition to classic swivel, almond-shaped blue glass enamel inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, delicately arched brows, rose-blushed eyeshadow, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with heart-shaped upper lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, allwooden shapely body with dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, swivel wrists, extra swivel-jointing at upper arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent, original body finish with minor patina rubs. Comments: French, circa 1875. Value Points: flawless bisque with most artistic painting of features enhances the rarity factors of Dehors head articulation and luxury wooden body, very rare grand exhibition size. $12,000/16,000

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24. German Grey Squirrel with Bushy Tail

by Steiff with Rare Red Cloth Label 8” (20 cm.) The grey mohair squirrel is posed on its back haunches, highlighted by stripes on its back and a white underbelly, with swivel head, jointed limbs, and very long and bushy tail, black shoe button eyes, light brown embroidered nose and claws. With original Steiff button in ear and orange cloth label, #5317. Excellent condition. Germany, Steiff, 1930s. $600/900

25. German Bisque Googly, 253,

by Marseille for Borgfeldt 9” (23 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sideglancing googly eyes, painted lashes, tiny onestroke brows, button nose, closed mouth with impish expression, blonde mohair wig, five-piece composition toddler body, nicely costumed.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: G 253 B Germany A 3/0 M DRMR. Comments: Marseille for Borgfeldt, circa 1920. Value Points: charming little impish fellow with fine bisque and painting. $500/700

26. German bisque closed mouth child, XI model, by Kestner 16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows with glazed highlights, accented nostrils

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and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden eight-loose-ball jointed body with straight wrists, antique costume.

Condition: generally excellent, light body retouch. Marks: XI. Comments: Kestner, circa 1885. Value Points: most sought lovely child whose gentle expression is enhanced by finest bisque and complexion, original early body. $1200/1800

27. German Bisque Googly, 241, by Marseille with Appealing Shy Expression 10� (25 cm.)

Bisque socket head with rounded face, blue glass sleep and sideglancing googly eyes, painted short lashes, onestroke brows, tiny button-shaped nose, closed mouth with shy smile, impressed dimples, composition five-piece toddler body with side-hip jointing, chubby tummy. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 241 0. Comments: Marseille, circa 1915. Value Points: rare model with captivating shy expression, very fine quality of bisque and painting, original body, body finish, and costume. $1100/1500

28. Rare German Bisque Glass-Eyed Character Girl, 206,

by Kestner with Wistful Expression 18� (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, small blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with wistful expression, accent line between the lips, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F made in Germany 10 206 (head) Germany (body).

Comments: Kestner, circa 1912. Value Points: the rarity of the model is enhanced by superb modeling such as crinkles around eye corners and lip edges, finest quality of bisque and painting, original wig, pate, body, body finish, and antique costume, bonnet and shoes. $7500/9500

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29. Grand German Bisque Brown-Eyed Art Character, Model 151, by Simon and Halbig 20” (51 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted facial features, large brown eyes with shaded details, black upper eyeliner, white eyedots, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth appearing as though open with painted row of teeth, smiling expression with shaded and accented lips, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, few minor wig pulls at rim and back of head. Marks: 151 S&H 2. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1910, from their very rare art character series. Value Points: the rare model is virtually never found in this larger size which allows for full definition of sculpted facial details, choice bisque and painting, original body and body finish, lovely antique costume, superb wig. $7500/9500

30. German Bisque Art Character, 114, “Gretchen”

by Kammer and Reinhardt 18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted facial features, shaded blue eyes, thick black upper eyeliner, one-stroke tapered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full lips in pensive expression, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, few minor wig pulls around crown rim. Marks: K*R 114 46. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1910, their model marketed as “Gretchen”. Value Points: very fine sculpting of expressive wistful features, fine quality of bisque and painting, antique costume, original body and body finish. $1100/1500

31. German Bisque Figure of Muzzled Dog

by Gebruder Heubach 8” (20 cm.) One piece figure of white pup with shaded black face, brown intaglio eyes, sculpted brown muzzle and collar, and with original Heubach sunburst mark on the underside.

Excellent condition. Germany, Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912. $300/500

32. Rare German Bisque Art Character, Model 107, “Karl”, by Kammer and Reinhardt 12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head with slender elongated facial shape, painted blue eyes, black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils of aquiline nose, closed mouth with very full lips in downcast pensive expression, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R 107 30.

Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1910, the model “Karl” from their art character series, from an original 1898 sculpture by the Berlin artist, Lewin Funcke, which he offered to the Kammer and Reinhardt firm for use as a doll’s head. Value Points: among the rarest art models by that firm, with especially notable expression, choice bisque, wearing brown flannel uniform jacket with red edging, slacks, shoes and a dandy parade helmet. $7000/9500

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Points: rare little doll is all-original, designed to accommodate to her original walker. $500/800

36. Outstanding French Porcelain Poupée by Leontine Rohmer with Signed Couturier Costume 16” (41 cm.) Pink-tinted porcelain shoulderhead with plump face and throat, painted facial features, shadedblue upper-glancing eyes, thick black upper eyeliner, fringed brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, unpierced ears, blonde lambswool wig over cork pate, plump softly-stuffed poupée body in the classic Rohmer manner, gusset-jointing at hips, kidover-wooden ball jointed at knees designed to utilize the “sitting” strings from torso, kid-over-wooden upper arms, porcelain arms from above the elbows, separately-sculpted fingers.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Mme. Rohmer Brevete SGDG Paris (stamp on torso). Comments: Leontine Rohmer, circa 1857. Value Points: very beautiful early poupée model with superb painting of eyes, original wig, body, matching porcelain arms, and wearing fine original white pique dress with red soutache embroidery which bears the signature of Maria Lusse, the celebrated doll costume designer who operated at 63 Passage Choiseul and, later in 1865, at 4 Rue Rameau in Paris. $6000/9500

34. French Musical Automaton “The Marquis Harpist” Attributed to Jean Roullet 16” (41 cm.) A gentleman with pale bisque head, blue glass inset eyes, painted features, closed mouth, white mohair periwig, carton torso and legs in seated pose, wire upper arms, carved wooden lower arms and hands, wearing silk Marquis costume with brocade vest and lace jabot and cuffs is seated on a wooden upholstered arm chair, posed behind a wooden harp with ormolu trim. When wound, he moves his head side to side and leaning forward and back in time to the playing of the harp; he strums his hands realistically up and down the strings of the harp. Melodious music plays. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: attributed to Jean Roullet, circa 1880. Value Points: well-preserved luxury automaton with pleasing musical background, realistic movements, choice bisque and presentation. $7500/9500

35. Petite Carved Wooden Doll in Original Wooden Walker 3 ½” (9 cm.) Pin-jointed carved wooden head with sculpted short brown hair and painted features, on one-piece torso and arms with sculpted costume, loosely-hinged lower legs; resting in her original wooden spool-turned walker. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value

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37. Fine German Bisque Lady with Brown Sculpted Hair as Fortune Teller for the French Market

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19” (48 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead with brown 38 detail sculpted hair waved behind her pierced ears into 38. Early German elaborate braids and with Bisque Lady as Peddler two original drilled holes Doll with Wonderful in hair for ribbon insertion, Wares blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, lightly 10” (25 cm.) h. 9” diam. feathered brows, accented nostrils, Standing behind her wellclosed mouth, accented lips, bisque laden table of wares is a forearms, very firmly stuffed muslin upper torso bisque head lady doll with attached to wooden dowel pedestal which is covered with four tiers of blonde sculpted hair in long folded paper fortunes, each of the fortunes are French language, written in ringlet curls and with gilt ink script. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Simon and Halbig hair band, painted facial for the French market, circa 1870. Value Points: very luxurious example features, wearing blue of the fortune telling doll (“bébé a bonne aventure”), with four tiers of velvet jacket with gold cord fortunes, antique costume including elaborate jewelry which includes ties. Condition: generally coral cluster with sign of the zodiac. $2500/3500 excellent. Comments:

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Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: presented on a wooden base under glass dome, the peddler lady vignette includes a bountiful table with many tiny dolls, toys, trinkets, novelties, and tiny decorative objects. $1100/1500

39. German Paper Mache Doll with Elaborate Ceremonial Costume 15� (38 cm.) Paper mache shoulderhead, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig, muslin torso and upper limbs, wooden lower arms and legs, posed fingers, painted black shoes.

Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: perfectly preserved, the doll is posed upon a wooden pedestal, and is wearing ceremonial robe with metallic cornucopia and tinsel appliques, along with gilt metallic crown. $800/1100

40. Very Rare English Brown-Complexioned Wax Portrait Lady 14� (36 cm.) Golden brown poured wax shoulderhead of adult lady with slender oval face turned slightly to the side, elongated throat, modeled bosom, brown glass inset eyes, feathered brows, aquiline nose, closed mouth with solemn expression, brunette hair inserted into scalp, brass grommets for attachment to brown muslin torso, brown poured wax arms to above the elbows and lower legs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: English, circa 1875. Value Points: the rarity of the model is rivaled by its portrait like features and exquisite refined beauty, wearing lovely silk costume edged with metallic passamenterie and seed pearls, matching headdress and kidskin slippers. $2500/3500

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41. Lovely French Bisque Bébé, Series C,

by Jules Steiner in Brown Velvet Costume 29” (74 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose-blushed eyeshadow, arched brushstroked brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette hand-tied human hair wig over Steiner pate, Steiner composition fully-jointed body.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sie C 6 (head) 6 (pate).

Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1884, original body and body finish. Value Points: fine gleaming complexion on the gentle-faced bébé, wearing lovely brown velvet costume, brown straw bonnet, undergarments, very fancy ankle shoes with silk rosettes by Alart (impressed with full figure of a doll). $2800/3500

42. 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

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43. Very Beautiful French Bisque Bébé, Rare Model Series A, by Jules Steiner with Trunk and Trousseau

pate, very firm kid poupée body with dowel-jointing at shoulders, bisque arms to above the elbows, separately-sculpted fingers, gussetjointing 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 boots, and jewelry including coral necklace and bracelet, tiny brooch, and pearl-trimmed hairpin. $3500/4500

12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head with rounded plump face, blue glass wirelever sleep eyes, painted lashes, rose-blushed eyeshadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, pale outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate, Steiner composition fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sie A 2/0 (incised, head) Steiner Bte SGDG Bourgoin (red stamp, head) (Steiner caduceus stamp on torso). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1884. Value Points: among the rarest of the early Steiner bébé models, few are found today, this being an especially beautiful example with original signed eyes and body, original body finish, wearing lovely antique costume and bonnet, along with 12” l. French doll trunk and with a trousseau of six additional dresses, of which four are antique. $6500/8500

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44. French Wooden Chair with Gold Leaf Finish 31” (79 cm.) h. Of maple wood in the faux-bamboo styling, the elegant chair was designed for travel to spectator events as it folds neatly flat, has sturdy woven tapestry seat and back and is finished in rich gold leaf. Excellent condition. French, circa 1875. $400/600

45. Exceptionally Rare Grand French Bisque Bébé Jumeau with Incised Depose Marks, Size 20, with Signed Jumeau Shoes 42” (107 cm.) Bisque socket head, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, lushly-painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, blushed eyeshadow, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded lips, separately-modelled pierced ears, brunette human hair over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with plump limbs, beautiful antique costume, undergarments, bonnet, parasol, and Jumeau leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent, retouch on body finish.

Marks: Depose Jumeau 20 (incised marking on head, and artist checkmarks) Bébé Jumeau Diplome d’Honneur (body).

Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1884, the largest size created of his bébé, this with rare markings, being the first time his name appeared on the

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bébé head. It is probable that the doll was created as an exhibition model, appearing either at the Antwerp Exposition of 1885 where Jumeau competed fiercely against German competitors who were copying his dolls, or in the 1884 salon of the French Union des Fabricants de Jouets, of which Jumeau was a charter member and which provided a Paris showroom for French dolls and toys. Value Points: exceptional rarity of the size 20 bébé, no other example with the incised “Depose” marking is known to exist, and with gorgeous bisque and painting, and with original signed Jumeau shoes, marked size 20, with gilt letter markings. $18,000/24,000

46. French Musical Automaton “Lady with Mandolin” by Leopold Lambert 23” (58 cm.) Seated daintily upon a wooden stool on a green velvet -covered platform is a bisquehead lady with blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth, pierced ears, brunette human hair handtied wig over cork pate, carton torso and legs, wire upper arms, bisque forearms, wearing (frail) factory-original rose silk dress with elaborate metal and bead appliques, matching slippers.

When wound, music plays, the lady moves her head up and down in a nodding fashion, then side-to-side, while moving the mandolin up and down in her left hand, and strumming the keys with her right; meanwhile her right leg taps in time to the music. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 7 (head) L.B. (key). Comments: Leopold Lambert, circa 1890. Value Points: all-original automaton with gorgeous Jumeau bisque head, (frail) luxury original couturier costume, superb movements and music with gorgeous sound. $6000/9500

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shield, on head and base of derriere). 000 (incised on head).

Comments; Schmitt et Fils, circa 1884. Value Points: very rare petite size for this model, few examples of the 000 size are known to exist, original body and body finish, lovely expression, early lace dress, woven bonnet, undergarments, brown leather shoes. $7500/9500

48. Two French Luxury Candy Container Boxes from Early 1800s 6” (15 cm.) diam. Each is circular box with flat removable lid that is ornamented by a glass-covered hand-tinted image, one depicting a courting couple, and the other a woman and small child. Excellent condition, French, circa 1830s, the boxes originally presented luxury candies. $400/500

49. Early Miniature Cast Bronze Carriage Clock 2” (5 cm.) Of heavy cast bronze with beveled glass on all four sides, and small oval beveled glass at the top, with bronze carrying handle; the mechanical works appear to be complete and are accessed by hinged door at the back of the clock; key not included. Mid-1800s. $300/500

50. Wonderful Early Miniature Chest with Intriguing Inlays and Hidden Drawer

47. Petite French Bisque Brown-Eyed Bébé by Schmitt et Fils, Rare Size 000 12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head with pear-shaped sculpting, very full cheeks, amber brown glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, mauve-blushed eyeshadow, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists and flat-cut derriere. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sch (in

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10” (25 cm.) h. 9”l. Of fine walnut with burled cherrywood drawer fronts, the chest features three uniform drawers, upper bombe shaped drawer and a hidden drawer just below the top surface, with two shaped columns at the sides, shaped wooden drawer knobs, and with faux inlay keyholes at each center drawer. Excellent condition.

American, mid-1800s. $800/1200

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body with gusset-jointing, bisque forearms, lovely antique costume including silk dress, undergarments, socks, shoes and woven bonnet.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bru Jne 0 (head) No. 0 (right shoulder) Bru Jne (left shoulder). Comments: generally excellent, body very sturdy. Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1882. Value Points: very rare tiniest size 0 of the beloved bébé with finest bisque and painting, perfect bisque hands. $8500/11,000

10” (25 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate with modeled bosom and shoulderblades, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with darker pupil rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with tiny tongue tip, outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, kid bébé

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variation of the soughtafter Rohmer poupée, the poured wax head having classic French cobalt eyes, and the signed body with superbly modeled bisque hands and feet, wearing lovely early silk costume. $3500/4500

53. Very Rare Carved Bone Mechanical Toy “Lady at the Spinning Wheel”

52. Exceptionally Rare Signed French Wax Poupée by Leontine Rohmer with Original Signed Body 18” (46 cm.) Poured wax shoulderhead, cobalt blue glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, blonde fleece-curled wig, original kid body with horsehair filling, kid-over-wooden upper arms, bisque hands and arms to above the elbows, pull-string “mama” crier in torso, wood-ball articulated knees, bisque lower legs and feet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (Rohmer stamp on torso). Comments: Leontine Rohmer, one of the earliest dolls from her small studio firm; in her 1858 depose she noted that her dolls could have heads of various materials, and it is clear from her various depose registrations that her concern was with the design of the doll body and its various possible articulations. Value Points: extremely rare

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6” (15 cm.) The intricately carved bone toy features a slender lady with painted costume standing on the upper level of a two-tier construction; she stands behind an elaborate spinning wheel which connects to the double gears at the lower level and which are activated by turning the handle at the front. Excellent condition.

Early 1800s. $1100/1500

54. Collection of Miniature Images and Ornaments

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4” (10 cm.) l. bronze figure.

Including miniature Vienna bronze of young girl in the Kate Greenaway manner, seated on bench with little dog alongside; along with two miniature leather photograph albums (one being fitted with sepia photographs of historical figures including royalty and military figures), tintype of child holding a doll; engraving of mother and child; and a cast metal gilded mantel mirror. Excellent condition. $500/700

55. French Maitrise Model Chest of Drawers in Fine Exotic Wood

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12” (30 cm.) The chest of drawers with arched apron base is of fine burled wood with inlay edging, dove-tailed construction, each drawer with brass edged keyhole and carved bone drawer knobs. Excellent condition. French, mid-1800s, the very fine craftsmanship indicates its original creation as a maitrise model. $800/1200

waist, one-piece arms with mitten hands, one-piece shapely legs.

Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1840. Value Points: superbly preserved condition of the early poupée with flawless complexion, very firm body, wearing original traditional costume of Ile de Re in the coastal Charente region of French, comprising patterned cotton dress, petticoat, stockings with original garters, hand-stitched black silk shoes with textured carton soles, chemisette, green silk fichu, and outstanding coiffe consisting of a muslin calotte under an elaborate outer lace coiffe with carton armature “wings” and long lace streamers (“braids”). Ex-Collection Musée de Poupée, Paris. $2000/3000

56. Early French Paper Mache Poupée in Traditional Costume of Ile de Re with Superb Coiffe 18” (46 cm.) Solid dome paper mache shoulderhead with applied hair over painted pate, ivory-like complexion, painted large teal-blue eyes, black upper eyeliner, arched brows, curve-shaped nose, closed mouth with hint of smile, firmly-stuffed pink kid body with shapely

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58. Five Miniature Grodnertal Wooden Dolls in Domed Arrangement 3” (8 cm.) largest doll. 9” diam. base. Five miniature all-wooden dolls have one-piece head and torso, jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, painted complexion and facial feature, and are wearing original simple costumes. Condition: generally excellent except largest with wellworn paint on head. Comments: Grodnertal, circa 1840. Value Points: the five little dolls are posed on a wooden base with rich metal border, mirrored base to simulate a pond, a flowered-covered garland and mossy ground, with domed glass cover. Ex-Estelle Johnston Collection. $700/1000

59. Grodnertal Wooden Doll with Yellow Comb 9” (23 cm.) All-wooden doll with onepiece head and torso, painted black hair with feathered curls at the side of face, carved yellow tucked comb at the crown, painted features, dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees.

Condition: generally excellent, finish worn on legs. Comments: Grodnertal, circa 1859. Value Points: all-original little wooden doll with layered costume. $300/500

60. Grodnertal Wooden Doll with Exquisite Detail of Carved Hair and Defined Bosom 15” (38 cm.) All wooden doll with uniquely-shaped face in heart-like design, pointy chin, black painted hair with well defined yellow

57. Early Walnut Doll Table with a Trio of Miniature Grodnertal Dolls 8” (20 cm.) table. 4” dolls. Arranged upon a walnut pedestal table with tilt-top mechanism are three wooden Grodnertal dolls, each with one piece carved head and torso, painted black hair (two with sculpted tucked comb, and one with beautiful stippling of curls around her face), painted facial features, doweljointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, painted shoes; two of the dolls are wearing their original early costumes and are preserved inside early glass domes, and the third doll is posed seated in early miniature bone and quill rocking chair. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1840. Value Points: wonderful trio of early wooden dolls in all-original wellpreserved condition. $1100/1500

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comb at the crown, stippling details of curls around the face, brown painted outlined eyes, closed mouth, modeled bosom, dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, painted red shoes, beautiful antique silk and brocade costume. Condition: generally excellent, original finish is well-preserved, toes of left foot broken. Comments: Grodnertal, circa 1840. Value Points: especially fine detail of facial carving and fine original finish. $1200/1700

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61. Grodnertal Wooden Gentleman with Original Costume 14� (36 cm.) Carved wooden doll with egg-shaped head, defined throat, black painted hair with ringlet curls around the forehead, unusual detail of ears for this model, painted brown eyes, defined curved brows, closed mouth, dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, painted red shoes.

Condition: very good, original finish albeit facial craquelure.

Comments: Grodnertal, circa 1840. Value Points: the early doll is wearing his original gentleman’s costume. $900/1300

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62. Grodnertal Wooden Doll with Tucked Comb Coiffure and her Miniature Matching Doll

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4” (10 cm.) and 9”. Each is all wooden with one-piece head and torso, elongated throat, solid domed with black painted hair topped by carved yellow tucked comb, painted facial features, dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, painted red shoes, the smaller with original costume, the larger with some pieces of original undergarments.

Condition: very good, original finish with light craquelure. Comments: Grodnertal, circa 1840. Value Points: wonderful detail of painted ringlet curls around the face. $800/1100

64. Portrait Painting of Esther Francis at Age 53 in Original Frame 8” (20 cm.) x 6”. Portrait on heavy stock of woman in black dress and lace-edged black cap with streamers, set against a curtained background, having gentle expression, and with touches of enhancing glaze on costume, in original ebony frame with gilt oval medallion center. Ink script on the reverse of painting reads “Esther Francis aged 53, 1884” and with illegible name of artist. Excellent condition. $600/800

63. Rare and Charming German Wooden Toy Musical Mechanical Theatre

65. Petite All-Original German Paper Mache Doll with Rare Coiffure

13” (33 cm.) The wooden framed theatre with colorful lithographed paper cover and decoupage trim has curtain-edged stage upon which are posed three Grodnertal wooden dolls with painted and fabric costumes. Inside the base are wooden mechanical works and music box, and when the handle at the side is turned, merry music plays and the dolls dance about. Excellent condition, minor paper rubs on exterior.

Germany, mid-1800s, probably for the French market. A rare musical mechanical toy of great charm. $800/1200

8” (20 cm.) Paper mache shoulderhead, black sculpted hair with long ringlet curls at each side of her face, and forming into a chignon at the back of her head, painted facial features, blue eyes, tiny closed mouth, blushed cheeks, slender kid body, wooden lower arms and legs, painted red shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1840. Value Points: wonderfully preserved all-original doll with wearing layered original costume. $700/900

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66. German Glass Eyed Paper Mache Lady with Original Wig Attributed to Voit 26� (66 cm.) Paper mache shoulderhead of adult lady with slender oval face and elongated throat, enamel inset eyes, delicately painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, black painted hair under original human hair wig in elaborately braided coiffure, muslin body with stitch-jointing at shoulders and hips, wooden lower limbs, painted red ankle boots with white buttons, early costume.

Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, attributed to Andreas Voit, circa 1840.

Value Points: rare early doll with dignified presence, rare glass eyes and wig, original body, fine original finish. $1200/1500

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Condition: generally excellent. Comments: English, circa 1875.

Value Points: sweet endearing expression dramatized by brilliant eyes, original luxe hair, original dress and body. $800/1200

69. Extremely Rare Early 18th Century Carved Wooden Doll with Walking Mechanism, with Provenance 19” (48 cm.) Wooden head doll with oilpainted over gesso complexion and features, enamel inset eyes and distinctive character expression, on kid-skin covered shaped torso, wearing (frail) original costume of pale blue

67. Fine Early Family Of Neopolitan Dolls in Original Costumes 13” (33 cm.) -14”, 5” baby. Each has sculpted earthenware head with superb detailed facial features and hair, painted facial features, hemp wrapped body, sculpted fingers in expressive poses, sculpted lower legs with attached or painted footwear. Condition: generally excellent, original finishes well preserved, some light dustiness of costumes, one finger tip chipped. Comments: Neopolitan, early 1800s, the dolls were designed as village people for the elaborately-fitted holiday scenes created by aristocratic Italian families at the time. Value Points: each doll is wearing its very luxe original silk costume embellished with embroidery and metallic trim, including woman with orange head band, woman with red hair scarf, baby in taufling costume, and man with bag pipe. $1400/1800

68. English Poured Wax Child Doll with Original RibbonTrimmed Hair 18” (46 cm.) Poured wax shoulderhead with plump face nestled downward, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, tinted lashes and brows, closed mouth with downcast lips, blonde hair separately inserted into scalp, softly-stuffed muslin body, wax lower limbs, bare feet, original muslin dress with blue 68.

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green silk over homespun linen with metallic trims. The torso rests upon metal rods that attach to the heavy clockwork motor; the motor is constructed of hand-wrought iron work including wheel rims, governor bracket, governor flywheel, escape gear and pinions. When wound, the doll turns her head from side to side, moving her arms, and gliding in a series of circles and forward; the steering wheel can be positioned to follow a wide or close circle, or to make a straight run.

Condition: original painted finish and costume albeit very worn, mechanism intact and functioning. Comments: European, possibly Augsburg, early 1700s. Value Points: very rare early mechanical doll, with extensive provenance and reference. Provenance: ex-collection of Paul Gendre of France, the rare piece was earlier owned by the noted French painter and collector Jules Cavailles. In the book, Les Automates, by Jean Prasteau (Grund, 1968) the author relates how he visited the atelier of Cavailles to view his famous collection, spotted the Carved Walking Woman and declared it “la pièce la plus remarquable de la collectionâ€?. The piece was also discussed and photographed in Les Automates by Eliane Maingot (Hachette, 1959). $12,000/17,000

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70. Rare American Toy “Our New Clergyman” by Automatic Toy Works 11” (28 cm.) Standing behind a lectern on a wooden platform with original gilt stenciled red painted finish is a sculpted black man with defined hair, mouth carved open as though speaking, glass eyes, wooden block torso, hinged wooden legs, metal hinged arms, remnants of original costume; when wound, he leans forward and back, waving his arm, as though preaching. Condition: very good, original finish, mechanism functions. Costume frail. Comments: the toy was issued by Automatic Toy Works of New York, circa 1885, in two variations, this example named “Our New Clergyman, Brudder Gardner” in their catalog with the humorous note “he preaches as long as any preacher ought to, and stops when he gets through”. A series of comic vaudeville speeches was published in the early 1880s featuring Brudder Gardner, inspiring this rare toy. $2500/3500

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71. Three Rare American Softpaste Child’s Mugs Including “A New Doll for Margaret” 2” (5 cm.) -3”. Each is of softpaste, and each with an imprinted message, including rare yellow mug depicting an early paper mache doll and the message “A New Doll for Margaret”, a cream mug with a poem “Early Piety”, and a cream mug with eagle symbol and the message “To Washington the Deliverer”. Excellent condition. American, early 1800s. $400/500

72. American Wooden Doll by Joel Ellis with Rare Black Complexion 12” (30 cm.) All-wooden doll excepting pewter hands and feet, rich dark brown complexion on face and shoulders and hands, well-defined carving of facial features and short ringlet curled black hair, shapely torso, dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees. Condition: generally excellent, original finish, paint wear on arms and left leg. Comments: American, Joel Ellis, circa 1875. Value Points: very rare complexion variation on the landmark American doll. $1200/1600

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73. Rare American Mechanical Dancing Toy by Edward Ives of Automatic Toy Works 10” (25 cm.) h. 6”w. Standing upon a wooden box with dove-tailed construction and containing a hidden mechanism are two carved wooden black dolls with loosely jointed shoulders, hips and ankles, and having sculpted hair and painted facial features, painted gloves and stockings, and original costumes. When key-wound, the figures dance about in a carefree manner. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: Automatic Toy Works of New York, founded by Robert Clay in 1868 and later purchased by Ives, Connecticut, circa 1880, who presented this model. Value Points: wonderfullypreserved early American toy, original finish, costumes and decoration on both dolls and the box exterior. $1200/1600

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76. American Patent Model Cloth Doll by Izannah Walker

10” (25 cm.) l. Of dark walnut, with dove-tailed construction on all sides, and on ball feet, the blanket chest hinges open, and has brass faux keyhole at the front. Excellent condition. American, mid-1800s. $600/800

18” (46 cm.) Pressed and oil painted shoulderhead stitched onto original cloth body, unusual double seam band around the crown, painted brown hair with centerpart, wispy curls at the side of her face and ringlet curls at her nape, defined painted brown eyes with brown eyeliner, fringed brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with extended center line, stitched ears, oil-painted lower arms and legs, painted blue ankle boots, original costume, second costume included. Condition: very good, original painted finish with typical craquelure and rubs on shoulderplate, right wrist repaired.

Comments: Izannah Walker, patent model of 1873. Value Points: rare model with especially fine detail of painted hair including ringlet curls at back of head. The doll bears two blue ribbon awards from 1976 and 1977. $12,000/15,000

75. American Cloth Brown-Eyed Doll by Izannah Walker with Wispy Curls 17” (43 cm.) Cloth doll with pressed and oil-painted facial features and hair with wispy side curls, stitched ears, painted brown eyes with dark iris rims, black eyeliner, lightly-stroked brows, closed mouth with hint of gentle smile, stitch-jointed fabric body with oil-painted stiffened hands and lower legs, separate thumbs, painted black ankle boots with red rims, antique costume is original. Condition: original painted finish with typical craquelure, re-varnish to shoulderplate. Comments: circa 1865, Izannah Walker, the Pawtucket, Rhode Island doll creator obtained a patent for her dolls in 1873 but likely had been making them for some time, of which this doll is an example of the earlier models.

Value Points: sought-after American doll, a keynote of any collection not only for its position in doll history, but also for its pervading gentle presence. $9000/12,000

77. Early American Wooden Chair with Stencil Designs 15” (38 cm.) The ladder back chair has original brown painted finish to simulate wood grain and is highlighted with stencil designs in gold and red, with woven seat. Excellent condition, original finish throughout.

American, mid-1800s. $400/600

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78. All-Original French Pull-Toy “Little Girl Catching Butterflies”

Halbig for the French market, circa 1875. Value Points: dainty luxury toy, the beautiful doll with charming activity wears her completely-original costume of silks and velvets, carries basket of flowers. $2200/2800

14” (36 cm.) Standing upon a wooden platform with spoked wheels is a bisque swivel-head lady with bisque shoulder plate, cobalt blue glass eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, un-pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, block torso and legs with painted shoes, wire upper arms, wooden hands. When pulled along, the lady turns her head side-to-side and waves the butterfly net. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: head by Simon and

79. Mahogany Doll-Size Fire Screen 18” (46 cm.) Tripod mahogany firescreen with detachable shield-shaped panel enclosing an image of curly-locked smiling woman, signed Ber, with adjustable heights for screen panel. Excellent condition. Late 1800s. $400/500

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80. Beautiful French Porcelain Poupée by Leontine Rohmer with Very Rare Deposes of Body and Neck 18” (46 cm.) Pink-tinted porcelain head with flatcut neck socket on original shoulder plate, plump rounded facial shape, painted facial features, large blue down-glancing eyes with darker blue outer rims, black upper eyeliner, painted lashes, lightly feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with downcast lips, blonde mohair curly wig over cork pate, kid torso with kid-over-wooden upper arms, lower hips and lower thighs, kid-over-wooden upper calves with ball-joints, porcelain lower arms and legs with sculpted bare feet, wearing beautiful antique ice blue silk dress, with blouse, undergarments, stockings, leather shoes, and carrying beaded purse. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Brevete SGDG (torso stamp). Comments: Leontine Rohmer, circa 1858. Value Points: rare early poupée with beautiful expression, and having various rare and early Rohmer depose systems in her construction including neck pivot and body style, with especially fine painting of eyes and rare bare porcelain feet.

Ex-Collection Puppen & Spielzeug Museum of Vienna. $12,000/16,000

81. French Wooden Doll Chair with Gilt Stencils and Silk Seat 15” (38 cm.) The wooden spindle back chair with gilttipped finials has ebony finish with red and gilt stencils, and a blue silk upholstered seat. Excellent condition.

French, circa 1885. $400/500

82. Beautiful French Bisque Bébé, Series C, by Jules Steiner with Bisque Hands 28” (71 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paper weight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, rose blushed eyeshadow, delicately painted lashes with dot highlights, brushstroked fringed brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth, shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde human hair wig, French composition fully-jointed body, bisque hands, beautiful patterned blue silk dress with lace trim, bonnet, undergarments, shoes, stockings. Condition: generally excellent, flake on one right fingernail, left hand restored, original body and body finish. Marks: Sie C 6. Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1884. Value Points: an especially beautiful bébé with delicately-painted complexion and features enhancing the plump facial modeling. $3200/4500

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83. Outstanding French Bisque Bébé Teteur by Leon Casimir Bru with Au Nain Bleu Boutique Label

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bru Jne 5 T (head) 1/0 (shoulderplate).

Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, his deposed Bébé 83 detail Teteur of 1882. Value Points: especially beautiful model with splendid eyes, intact mechanism, very sturdy body, perfect hands, antique costume, additional original bébé white pique costume and caps, baby bottle marked “Bébé Teteur” and with original boutique label on torso from the prestige Paris doll shop of Au Nain Bleu. $8000/12,000

18” (46 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate with modeled bosom and shoulder blades, very full cheeks and throat, blue glass spiral-threaded paperweight eyes, thick dark eyeliner, rose blushed eyeshadow, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth modeled as though open with drilled hole between the lips, pierced ears, lambswool wig over cork pate, rubber ball in head connecting to metal turnscrew at the back of head for “nursing” activity, firmly-stuffed kid bébé body with gusset jointing at hips and knees, bisque arms to the elbows, separately-sculpted fingers.

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84. French Bisque Bébé by Leon Casimir Bru, Size 15, with Early Costume and Provenance 33” (84 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, rose blushed eyeshadow, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette hand-tied human hair wig over cork pate, slender kid bébé body, Chevrot hinged hips, wooden lower legs, kid-over wooden upper arms, bisque forearms. Condition: generally excellent, arms are appropriately sized albeit of the 1900 era. Marks: Bru Jne 15 (head) Bru Jne No, 14 (shoulderplate). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, Chevrot era, circa 1886. Value Points: classic bébé of grand presence, with lovely bisque and painting, sturdy body, wearing a charming shepherdess costume, and with attached ink-script note indicating French provenance of the costume. $18,000/23,000

85. French Curly Mohair Salon Dog 18” (46 cm.) Paper mache formed head with shaved face, amber glass eyes, painted nose, hollow torso designed for use as lingerie sac, curly mohair hide and long tail. Excellent condition. French, circa 1890. $400/600

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86. French Bisque Bébé by Bru with Original Signed Body 17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes with dot highlights, brushstroked and feathered brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, pretty antique costume and shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bru Jne 7 (head) Bébé Bru No 7 (body). Comments: Bru, circa 1890. Value Points: lovely bisque on the pert-faced bébé with original body and body finish. $7500/9500

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87. German Painted Tin Doll Carriage by Maerklin 12” (30 cm.) l. Of heavy tinplate, the carriage features four double-sided spoked wheels, and has gilt edging with scrolled signs, hinged frame for sun shade, wooden grip, and original painting finish of aqua and cream with blue flowers. Excellent condition, original finish with few rubs.

Germany, Maerklin, circa 1900. $1200/1600

88. Petite French Bisque Bébé, Size 1, by Gaultier with Original Chemise Dress 10” (25 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with heart-shaped upper lip, shaded detail of lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, wearing antique muslin chemise dress with blue silk ribbons, antique socks and shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F. 1 G. Comments: Gaultier, circa 1882, early block letter markings. Value Points: beautiful early model bébé in rare size, finest bisque and painting, original body and body finish. $3000/4000

89. Victorian Shadowbox with Die-Cut Diorama 25” (64 cm.) l. 17”h. The oval-shaped shadowbox with elaborately sculpted rose design on the exterior frame has fabric lined interior and features an intricate shadowbox diorama of the children’s nursery and play scenes, including a child holding her doll. Excellent condition. Circa 1890. $400/600

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90. French Bisque Bébé, Size 1, by Emile Jumeau with Dramatic Large Eyes 9 ½” (24 cm.) Bisque socket head, very large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, lushlypainted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 1 (head) Bébé Jumeau Diplome d’Honneur (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1888. Value Points: beautiful wide eyes enhance the fine creamy bisque, original body and body finish, wearing original blue silk dress, undergarments, leather shoes. $3000/4000

91. Rare French Bisque Bébé Français by Jumeau with Wonderful Antique Costume 22” (56 cm.) Bisque socket head, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eyeshadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with glazed and shaded lips, pierced ears, brunette hand-tied human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, wearing antique blue flannel wool coat with capelet collar, mohair collar, cuffs and muff, lambswool cap, undergarments, socks, and leather shoes marked C.M. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: B 10 F. Comments: Bébé Français, Emile Jumeau, circa 1892, the Bébé Français model was introduced by Emile Jumeau after winning his infringement lawsuit against Danel & Cie and gaining the rights to this name; the model is completely different than the classic “tete” model and bears an uncanny resemblance to Jumeau’s 225 art character bébé. Value Points: distinctive facial modeling with gleaming complexion, brilliant blue eyes, wonderful costume. $3500/4500

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92. Doll’s Oak Armoire with Fitted Interior 30” (76 cm.) h. 19”w. The oak double-door armoire has an inlay design on the front, single lower drawer with ornate brass pulls, and fitted interior for hanging clothes and shelving. Excellent condition. Circa 1890. $300/400

93. Early French Bisque Poupée in Fine Antique Bridal Costume 23” (58 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass inset eyes with darker blue outer rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, arched feathered brows, rose-blushed eyeshadow, accented nostrils, closed mouth with pale accented lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair

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wig over cork pate, French kid poupée body with gusset-jointing at hips, knees, and elbows, stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, Barrois, circa 1865. Value Points: especially beautiful poupée with very delicate complexion and softly blushed cheeks, eye lids and lips, and with exceptional original wedding gown, veil and coronet, undergarments, shoes. $2800/3500

94. Rare French Bisque Double-Face Poupée by Leon Casimir Bru with Wooden Articulated Arms 15” (38 cm.) Solid domed bisque swivel head, flat-cut neck socket on bisque shoulder plate, a different facial model with painted features on either side of the head, one face with sculpted frown lines, squinting eyes, closed mouth, tiny beaded teeth and “frowning” brows; the other face with a beaming smile, sculpted laughter crinkles around the eyes, impressed dimples, painted graceful brows and tiny beaded teeth. The wig pivots horizontally from an axis at the level of the ear to alternately reveal either face while the wig hides the other face.

With original deposed Bru kid poupée body with square-cut collarette, gusset jointing, shapely torso,and wooden arms with dowel articulation at shoulders, elbows and wrists, separately sculpted fingers, wearing fine antique gown, undergarments, and leather boots. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, the earliest version of his 1867 depose for “Poupée Surprise”; made for one or two years only. Value Points: very rare model with superb quality of bisque and painting, original Bru body with wooden articulated arms, lovely costume. $6000/8500

95. French Porcelain Poupée attributed to Blampoix with Lovely Antique Costume 16” (41 cm.)

Porcelain shoulderhead with plump facial modeling, painted facial features, shaded blue eyes, dark eyeliner with painted all-around lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, kid poupée body with shapely waist and limbs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, attributed to Blampoix, circa 1860. Value Points: beautiful painting of eyes, the poupée is wearing lovely antique costume and bonnet. $2200/2800

96. Very Luxurious French “Service Toilette” with Gold-Trimmed Glassware 12” (30 cm.) The wooden box with decorative paper covers and decoupage label “Service Toilette” hinges open to well-fitted interior, with gilt paper framed mirror at the inside lid, and

tiered base with gilt-painted glassware still tied with original pink ribbons, comprising washbowl and pitcher, chamberpot, pin tray, soap dish, bowl with powder puff, lidded box, and along with a number of various other accessories.

Excellent condition. French, circa 1885. $600/900

97. French Grey/Mauve Taffeta Gown from Maison Huret 14” (36 cm.)

For 17” early Huret poupée.

The grey/mauve taffeta silk gown has short cap sleeves with fringed detail which match the V-shaped fringed bodice and with intricate reverse box pleats on the skirt enhanced with flounced drapes which are also edged with fringe; the skirt with demi-train. The dress has green stamp on inside waist band “Huret a Paris”. Excellent condition. Circa 1860. $800/1100

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98. French Bisque BrownEyed Bébé by Rabery and Delphieu in Beautiful Dress

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32” (81 cm.) Bisque socket head, large amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, rose blushed eyeshadow, thick brushstroked brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body.

Condition: generally excellent, original body finish. Marks: R 5 D. Comments: Rabery and Delphieu, circa 1890. Value Points: especially beautiful eyes and flawless complexion, waist-length antique wig, wearing cream cashmere dress (some small holes) with rich embroidery, undergarments, socks, shoes and woven straw bonnet. $3000/4000

99. French Musical Automaton “Little Girl with Basket of Dolls” by Leopold Lambert 19” (48 cm.) Standing upon a velvet covered base is a bisque head doll with brown glass paperweight inset eyes, lushlypainted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with richly-shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, carton torso and legs, wire upper arms, bisque forearms, wearing burgundy silk and velvet costume, a basket of ten miniature bisque dolls held at her waist, and two all-bisque dolls held in her extended arms.

When wound, music plays and she lifts the little dolls up and down while turning her head.

Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau 3 (head) (two tune paper labels

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Comments: Leopold Lambert, circa 1890.

Value Points: most endearing subject, the little girl proudly shows her rare little bisque dolls. $5500/8500

100. German Mechanical Singing Bird in Cage by Karl Griesbaum 11” (28 cm.) Inside a brass bird cage with carrying loop is a bird perch with leaf decorations upon which is perched a feathered yellow bird. When wound, the bird opens and closes his mouth, turns head, and flutters his tail feathers while tweeting a delicate bird song. Condition: generally excellent, mechanism functions well. Marks: Germany K.G. Comments: Karl Griesbaum, circa 1950. Value Points: well-preserved, the bird tweets melodious sounds. $500/700

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101. Beautiful French Bisque Brown-Eyed Bébé

by Schmitt et Fils in Early Costume 16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, mauve blushed eyeshadow, painted lashes, brunette handtied human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-looseball-jointed body with flat-cut derriere and

straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sch (in shield, back of head and derriere) 2 (head). Comments: Schmitt et Fils, circa 1882. Value Points: very fine modeling with plump cheeks, fine mauve blushed eyeshadow, original body and body finish, wearing choice antique French schoolgirl costume, straw bonnet, silk shoes. $7500/9500

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flawless complexion, original body and body finish, wearing original multi-layered exotic costume with coin and jewelry accents. $1200/1700

103. All-Original Moorish Lad with Fan and Umbrella, for the French Market 18” (46 cm.) Standing upon a wooden platform with lithographed paper cover is a brown-complexioned young man with earthenware head, black glass inset eyes, closed mouth with painted teeth, painted lashes, wooden block torso, carved wooden arms and legs, painted red sandals, wearing factory original costume and holding a feathered fan in right hand, and a tall umbrella in the other. When wound, music plays, he waves the fan, turns his head side to side, and twirls the umbrella.

Condition: generally excellent.. Comments: for the French market, circa 1895. Value Points: rarely found model with luxury details, three various motions and music, and factory original presentation. $1400/2100

102. French Brown-Complexioned Bisque Bébé

by Denamur in Original Exotic Costume 17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head with rich brown complexion, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, black brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, row of teeth, pierced ears, black mohair wig, French brown composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: E 7 D Depose.

Comments: Denamur, circa 1895. Value Points: beautiful gleaming

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104. French Musical Automaton “Smiling Black Lad with Banjo” by Vichy 23” (58 cm.) Seated upon a velvet-covered wooden stool that contains the clockwork mechanism is a black-complexioned barefoot boy with carefree expression, paper mache head, brown glass eyes, mohair lashes, very handsome countenance, slightly parted lips with a row of teeth, black fleeced hair, carton torso and legs, hinged right knee, paper mache hands, wearing brown pants with rolled-up cuffs, silk jacket, plaid shirt, and brown cap. He holds a wooden banjo, and, when wound, he turns his head from side to side and nods, his eyelids open and close, he picks the banjo strings, and his leg taps, assumedly in time to the music which plays. Condition: generally excellent, mechanism functions although would benefit from refinement. Comments: Vichy, circa 1890, the automata was featured in an early Vichy catalog, named Petit Negro Jouant du Banjo, #599, and was noted as being deposed. Value Points: rare automaton with wonderfully modeled face, appealing movements and music. $7500/10,000

105. French Bisque Brown-Eyed Bébé, Size 14, by Emile Jumeau 30” (76 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, lushly-painted lashes, rose blushed eyeshadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, separately-modeled pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, original body. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 14. Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1888. Value Points: fine creamy bisque and lovely brown paperweight eyes. $3500/4500

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106. Pretty French Bisque Brown-Eyed Bébé, Bru JneR, by Maison Bru 24” (61 cm.) Bisque socket head, large brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, very long curly lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with very full outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate. French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with bisque forearms. Condition: generally excellent, original body with original finish, some restoration to fingers on each hand. Marks: Bru Jne R 11. Comments: Maison Bru, circa 1892. Value Points: an especially pretty example of this model with entrancing large eyes and flawless complexion, beautiful antique costume. $4000/6000

107. Petite French Bisque Bébé by Gaultier Freres with Trunk and Costumes 8 ½” (22 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass inset eyes, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F.G. (scroll) 2.

Comments: Gaultier Freres, circa 1895. Value Points: presented in an early doll trunk with red leatherette cover are various antique costumes and accessories for the petite bébé including red cotton embroidered dress, striped cotton two piece ensemble, and more. $2200/2800

108. Petite French Bisque Bébé by Steiner with Rare Jester Decorations 9” (23 cm.) Bisque socket head with untinted complexion, painted red jester decorations, brown glass inset eyes, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, composition body with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent, original body and body finish.

Marks: Steiner Paris A 2. Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1890. Value Points: wonderfully-painted jester features

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create a charming petite doll, original red silk costume and with antique tambourine with hand-painted designs. $1200/1800

109. Beautiful and Rare French Bisque “Paris Bébé” by Emile Jumeau 21” (53 cm.) Bisque socket head, very deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted dark curly lashes, mauve blushed eyeshadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils of pointy tip nose, closed mouth with upturned lip corners, impressed chin dimples and philtrum, pierced ears, auburn mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body.

Condition: generally excellent,. Marks: Paris Bébé Tete Depose 9 (head). Comments: Emile Jumeau, his landmark doll created after winning his infringement lawsuit against Danel et Cie in 1890 which earned him the right to uniquely use the Paris Bébé trade name; to signify that victory, Emile Jumeau commissioned this completely new bébé facial model. Value Points: rare model with entrancing expression, splendid eyes, beautiful complexion, antique red silk and velvet dress, cap, undergarments, black knit stockings, and original signed Jumeau shoes with Au Bon Marche paper label. $5500/7500

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jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, few cheek rubs. Comments: Munich Art Doll by Marion Kaulitz, circa 1908, her works considered the premiere models of the art character movement. Value Points: rare model of the Munich Art Doll, with distinctive sculpted hair, wearing antique, possibly original costume. $2200/2800

111. Rare German Bisque Art Character, Glass-Eyed Model 112 by Kammer and Reinhardt 19” (49 cm.) Bisque socket head, small brown glass sleep eyes in deeplyset sockets, fringed upper lashes, one-stroke tapered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth modeled as though open with defined space between the lips and two painted upper teeth, blonde mohair softly-curled wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R 112 49. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912. Value Points: rare glass-eyed version of the 112 art character with exemplary modeling and quality of bisque, original body and body finish, fine antique costume. $6500/8500

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112. German Bisque Art Character, “Gretchen”, Model 114, in Rarest Grand Size

17” (43 cm.) Solid domed firm composition socket head, white sculpted highly textured hair with feathered details, painted brown eyes in well defined eye sockets, brown upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blushed cheeks, composition and wooden ball-

25” (64 cm.) Bisque socket head with very deeply modeled features, painted blue eyes in well-defined sockets, black upper eyeliner, onestroke tapered brows, accented nostrils of rounded nose, closed mouth

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with very full pouting lips, brunette human hair braids, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, wearing antique white pique school dress with red trim, undergarments, shoes, socks. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: K*R 114 64.

Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1910, the model marketed as “Gretchen” from their art character series. Value Points: very rare size of the artistically sculpted wistful child, with finest bisque, complexion and painting, original body and body finish. $5500/7500

113. Petite German Bisque Art Character “Marie”, Model 101,

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12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted blue downcast eyes, black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with wistful expression, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R 30 101. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1910, the model Marie from their art character series. Value Points: finest quality of bisque and painting, original wig, body and body finish, original shoes and factory undergarments. $1100/1400

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114. Grand German Bisque Child, 142, by Kestner with Excelsior Body 42� (107 cm.)

Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: Q made in Germany 20 Germany 142 (head) Excelsior Germany 9 (body).

Comments: Kestner, circa 1890.

Value Points: rare grand size with excellent bisque, original body and body finish, antique sailor costume. $1100/1500

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115. Grand German Bisque Child Doll, 1079, by Simon and Halbig 41� (104 cm.)

Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, shaded lips, four porcelain teeth,

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pierced ears, blonde human hair, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume and bonnet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1079 S&H Dep 18 Germany. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1895. Value Points: very rare grand size with choicest bisque, complexion and painting, original body and body finish. $1100/1500

116. Presentation Sewing Box with Wonderful Accessories for the French Market 8” (20 cm.) x 18” when opened. 6” doll. A wooden box has lithographed paper cover with French trade cards on the lid depicting young child sewing, and hinges open at the center to reveal a bisque doll with sculpted blonde hair and

painted facial features, original body and factory costume, along with a bounty of sewing notions including little boxes of buttons and thread, samplers, wooden bobbins, scissors and much more. Excellent 116 closed condition, unplayed with. A rare presentation box, for the French market, circa 1890. $800/1200

117. German Bisque Child, 939, by Simon and Halbig with Splendid Eyes 24” (61 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, slightly-parted lips, six porcelain teeth, pierced ears, early composition and wooden ball-jointed body with straight wrists, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: S 14 H 939. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1885. Value Points: especially beautiful 939 model with entrancing eyes, choice bisque, original body and body finish. $1200/1600

118. American Paper Mache Rolly-Dolly as Jester

by Schoenhut 10” (25 cm.) The paper mache figure with smiling expressive face, sculpted jester cap and collar has a ball-shaped body with painted jester costume, sculpted toy Polichinelle that is sculpted onto the costume, designed to never tip over when pushed. Condition: very good, some touchup on hands.

Comments: American, Schoenhut, circa 1910. Value Points: especially expressive facial model, great detail of costume. $500/700

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Peintures Marines” (study of marine paintings). Excellent, perfectly preserved condition of the very rare Etrennes presentation card.

French, circa 1900. $1500/2500

120. German Bisque Art Character, “Marie”, Model 101,

by Kammer and Reinhardt 12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted blue eyes with black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with pouting expression, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R 30 101.

Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt from their art character series, circa 1910, the model was marketed as “Marie”. Value Points: most endearing wistful expression, original wig, body, body finish, and wearing original folklore costume. $1100/1500

121. American “Radiotron Man” for RCA by Cameo 16” (41 cm.) Composition sculpted head and torso with sculpted brown hair, black shirt with white collar and red banner “RCA Radiotrons”, with wooden radio tube-shaped hat, wooden-segmented limbs allowing for infinite posing, wooden red boots; the limbs are painted bright red and yellow to simulate a costume, and his ball-shaped hands have slits for holding promotional cards. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: Cameo,circa 1930, the character was designed by Joseph Kallus after illustrations

by Maxfield Parrish, and produced as a promotional display for RCA Radiotrons.

Value Points: perfectly preserved imaginative character doll, rare to find. $700/1000

119. All-Original French Presentation Set “Le Petit Artiste”

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20” (51 cm.) x 12” card. 7” doll. A heavy card stock paper with decorative borders and scrolled label “Le Petit Artiste” is still preserved in its original presentation, including bisque socket head doll with glass sleep eyes, painted features, blonde mohair wig, five piece composition body, original costume to represent artist, surrounded by a number of related accessories, including wooden easel with painting, brushes, paints, tools, and an instruction manual “Etudes de

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122. American “Band Leader” from Maxfield Parrish Designs for Cameo 19” (48 cm.) Composition socket head with very characterized smiling expression, wooden top hat of band leader with decorative wooden plume and black brim, composition torso sculpted as a red jacket with applied wooden buttons and yellow cord, all-wooden jointed arms and legs, wooden hands drilled for carrying baton and with slits for holding signs, painted wooden shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: General Electric Radio (and GE logo, on

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hat). Comments: the figure was designed by famed American illustrator, Maxfield Parrish, as a promotional piece

by General Electric, and created in doll form by Joseph Kallus of Cameo, circa 1930.

Value Points: rare and intricatelydesigned fabulous character designed by sought-after American illustrator in pristine original condition. $800/1200

123. German Bisque Brown-Eyed Googly, 131, by Kammer and Reinhardt with Great Expression 16� (41 cm.) Bisque socket head with rounded facial shape and chubby cheeks, very large round brown glass sleep and side-glancing googly eyes, thick dark eyeliner, short feathered brows, tiny pug nose with accented nostrils, closed mouth with little watermelon-sliceshaped smile, impressed dimples at lip corners, rosy cheeks, double chin, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed chubby toddler body with side-hip jointing, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 131 Germany.

Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1918. Value Points: wonderful impish, yet shy, expression on the wide-eyed googly with choice bisque and painting, original toddler body and body finish. $4500/6500

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124. German Mannequin

by Kathe Kruse with Very Expressive Face 37” (94 cm.) Stockinette head with pressed and painted facial features, brown eyes, real lashes, closed mouth in pouting expression, brunette human hair, padded stockinette body over armature frame, wearing antique boy’s suit, leather shoes, carrying brass horn.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Kathe Kruse made in Germany (left bottom foot) III R5059 1.5.5.1(bottom right foot). Comments: Kathe Kruse, circa 1940s. Value Points: very expressive features, original finish is well preserved on the rare-to-find mannequin. $1200/1800

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125. Glass-Eyed Dog with Hide Cover in Hunting Pose 19” (48 cm.) One-piece (wood or paper mache) figure of dog posed as though stalking, with extended tail, having large glass eyes, snout, brown/cream hide cover. Generally excellent. Early 1900s. $400/600

126. Rare German Cloth Smiling Character “Schlenkerchen” by Kathe Kruse 13” (33 cm.) All-cloth doll with deeplypressed and oil painted facial features and hair, single-seam head, reddishbrown hair in swirling curls across the forehead, painted brown eyes in deeplyset sockets, tinted brows, closed mouth with smiling expression and impressed laughter lines, padded armature frame

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with stockinette cover, mitten hands, costume may be original. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Kathe Kruse (foot). Comments: Kathe Kruse, circa 1922, the model is known as “Schlenkerchen�. Value Points: one of the rarest and most endearing of the Kruse children, with well-preserved original facial and hair painting. $2500/3500

126.1. German Cloth Character Doll, Series I, with Original Paper Label by Kathe Kruse 17� (43 cm.) All-cloth doll with pressed and oil-painted hair, facial features and complexion, brown hair with forelock curls, rosy cheeks, shaded brown eyes with brown and black upper eyeliner, accented nostrils, closed mouth, stitch-jointed shoulders, disc-jointed wide hips, separately-stitched thumbs, original costume. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: Kathe Kruse 83233 (bottom of foot).

Comments: Kathe Kruse, circa 1915.

Value Points: all-original doll with beautiful complexion and painting, original factory costume, original paper label. $1700/2100

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127. Very Rare German Cloth Character by Kathe Kruse with Kammer & Reinhardt, Made for One Year Only

128. Earliest Period German Cloth Character by Kathe Kruse 17” (43 cm.) All-cloth doll with pressed and oil painted facial features, brown sculpted hair with modeled forelock, sculpted blushed ears, small painted brown eyes with black and brown upper eyeliner, flat nose, closed mouth with downcast expression, muslin body with stitched together fingers, wearing antique cotton dress and undergarments, stockings, shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Kathe Kruse, circa 1910. Value Points: rare model with endearing poignant expression. $2500/3200

18” (46 cm.) Cloth socket head with pressed and oil-painted facial features, painted brown hair waved across the forehead with stippled detail, brown painted downcast eyes, black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, closed mouth with accent line between the shaded lips, all cloth body with ball-jointed arms, separate thumbs, ball-jointed hips and knees, wearing green woolen tweed suit and cap, shirt, woolen stockings, leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Kathe Kruse, the first model, presented for one year only in 1910, in conjunction with Kammer and Reinhardt. Value Points: very rare doll with wonderful original finish and condition, unique body construction. $3500/5500

129. All-Original German Cloth “Hampelchen” by Kathe Kruse 18” (46 cm.) All-cloth doll with pressed and oil-painted hair, complexion and facial features, short brown hair with curls onto the

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forehead, shaded green eyes, brown and black upper eyeliner, tinted brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with pouting expression, stitch-jointed arms, bellows jointing of legs with button attachment for creating seated pose.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Kathe Kruse 801076 (foot) Kathe Kruse (pink paper label with hand lettered doll’s name “Zenzi”). Comments: Kathe Kruse, their Hampelchen model, circa 1930. Value Points: beautifully-preserved original condition and painting, rare body, original factory costume and tag with rare-to-find original lettered doll name. $1200/1800

130. German Cloth Character by Kathe Kruse in Original Costume 17” (43 cm.) All-cloth doll with pressed and oil-painted features, brown painted hair with forelock curls, shaded brown eyes, black and brown upper eyeliner, accented nostrils, closed mouth, stitch-jointed shoulders, disc-jointed hips.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Kathe Kruse Made in US Zone 020612 (feet). Comments: Kathe Kruse, circa 1945. Value Points: pristine condition of the wistful faced child, wearing all-original factory costume including green knit sweater, slippers and cap, cotton print pinafore dress, undergarments including red petticoat. $1500/2100

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131. Grand German Bisque Child, 117n, by Kammer and Reinhardt with Rare Waist-Length Wig 31” (79 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep-eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and multi-feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, shaded and accented lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette mohair waist-length wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 117n Germany 80. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1910. Value Points: exceptionally beautiful example of the classic model in choice larger size, original body and body finish, fabulous antique wig. $1800/2400

132. Tiniest Size German Bisque “Mein Liebling”, Model 117/A,

by Kammer and Reinhardt 8” (19 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep-eyes, painted lashes, one-stroke tapered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, brunette mohair braids, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, some light body retouch. Marks: K*R S&H 117/A 19. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912, the model marketed as “Mein Liebling”. Value Points: rare tiniest size of the beloved model, with beautiful expression and bisque, factory original costume. $1200/1500

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133. German Bisque Toddler, 121, by Kammer and Reinhardt with Toy Dog 18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, two porcelain upper teeth, tongue, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing.

Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 121 42.

Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1918. Value Points: cheerful faced toddler has deeply-impressed cheek dimples, toddler body with original finish, and is wearing blue chambray romper suit and carrying German amber fur dog “Bazi” with amber eyes by Steiff. $500/700

134. German Bisque “Mein Liebling”, Model 117A, by Kammer and Reinhardt in Grand Size 30” (76 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep-eyes, mohair lashes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with downcast lips, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body.

Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 117/A 76. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912, their model marketed as “Mein Liebling” (my sweetheart). Value Points: rare luxury size of the beloved gentle-featured doll with fine luminous complexion, elongated wig, original body and body finish, and beautiful antique costume. $3400/4200

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135. Rare Exhibition Model German Bisque Pouting Character, 6688, by Gebruder Heubach

136. German Mohair “Zotty” Bear by Steiff 17” (43 cm.) Of lush curly mohair in light brown color with golden breastplate, having swivel head, shaved muzzle with felt-lined open mouth, brown embroidered nose, brown glass eyes, the firmly-stuffed bear has chubby torso and short limbs, side-hip jointed legs, felt paw pads. Excellent condition. Germany, Steiff, the bear was marketed as “Zotty”, circa 1950. $600/800

34” (86 cm.) Pink-tinted bisque shoulderhead with solid dome, sculpted and painted short blonde boyish hair with forelock curl, deeply-intaglio blue sculpted eyes with white eyedots, shaded nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with downcast shaded lips, well-defined ears, kid pinjointed body, composition and wooden ball-jointed arms, antique sailor costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 14 Germany Heubach (in square) 6688. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912. Value Points: rare large size of the wistful faced child with exemplary bisque and painting. $1100/1400

137. Six Lithographed Tin Sand Pails 3 ½” (9 cm.) -5”. Each is of pressed tin with bail handle and having various colorful scenes, including “Queen’s Cup” with sail boats, Naval Parade, various seaside scenes, and animal or garden scenes. Very good condition. Circa 1890-1915. $300/500

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138. Grand Collection of German Miniature Tin Penny Toys

table, carriage, lunch box, salt box, pail, bird cage, man with donkey, train, two steamships, goat, and autos. Condition: overall excellent.

Comments: Germany, early 1900s. Value Points: outstanding collection of rare and sought penny toys, some with mechanical action, all with wonderful detail of styling and painting. $2500/3500

36� (91 cm.) x 30 framed. A collection of more than twenty-five miniature tin penny toys are presented in a walnut-framed shadow box, including several different dogs, mother pushing a baby in sled, a boy on a sled, baby in high chair, sewing machine, Victrola, boy on rocking horse, porter pushing a trunk, mother pushing a baby in a carriage, pool

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139. American Carved Wooden Doll with Blue Hair Band by Schoenhut 16” (41 cm.) Carved wooden head, sculpted bobbed hair with painted blue hair band having defined bow at the back of her head, intaglio-sculpted blue eyes, white eyedots, feathered brows, closed mouth with very full lips, center accent line on lips, all-wooden-spring-jointed body, wearing antique cotton dress, Schoenhut shoes, undergarments. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Schoenhut Doll Pat. Jan 17th 1911 USA. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1912, their model 105. Value Points: rare model with original painted finish that is perfectly preserved. $800/1100

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140. American Paper Mache Roly-Doly with Rattle by Schoenhut 12” (30 cm.) Having paper mache ball-shaped body decorated with clown costume, and with clown head having painted facial decorations and clown hat. With weighted base so, when tipped, the clown will never fall over, and with rattle interior. Excellent condition.

American, Schoenhut, circa 1910. $300/500

141. Complete Set, American Wooden “Quacky Doodles” Family by Schoenhut 6” (15 cm.) - 12”. Complete set of six amusing wooden ducks in graduated sizes, each with segmented posable neck, hinged legs, snap-open beaks, painted details of facial features and costumes or feathers. Included are Papa Danny Daddles with wooden top hat, Mama Quaky Doodles with cloth sunbonnet, Danny Daddles Junior with wooden top hat, Miss Quaky Doodles, Baby Danny Daddles with wooden sailor cap, and Baby Quacky Doodles.

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Condition: very good/excellent, a few minor touch-ups to finish. Comments: Schoenhut, inspired by published works by P.F. Volland illustrated by Johnny Gruelle, circa 1920; included is an early advertisement for the books and the ducks which notes that they “never lose their good humor”. $1100/1500

142. Superb American Wooden Doll by Schoenhut, All-Original with Display Box 14” (36 cm.) All-wooden doll with carved socket head, intaglio brown painted eyes with white eyedots, lightly-feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full lips, original brunette mohair tacked-on bobbed wig, wooden spring-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Schoenhut Doll Pat. Jan 17th 1911 USA. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1912. Value Points: in unplayed with condition, wearing original Schoenhut costume, cap, shoes with grommet-edged holes and knit teddy, and presented in original display box which unfolds to reveal so many ways the doll can be posed as it is “jointed with patent steel spring hinges having double spring tensions and swivel connections”, along with the admonition “Do not soak the doll in water”.

Ex-Collection Spielzeug Museum, Switzerland. $2500/3500

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144. German Mohair “Spotty” Dog by Steiff 9” (23 cm.) Seated upright, the cream mohair plush dog is leaning on his front paws, has velvet lined upright ears (one with orange mohair plush), black shoe button eyes (one with black shaded mohair around the eye), black embroidered nose and mouth, felt paws.

With original metal-edged white tag labeled “Spotty”.

Excellent condition.

Germany, Steiff, circa 1930. $700/900

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145. German Mohair St. Bernard with Barrel by Steiff

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10” (25 cm.) l. Of soft creamy mohair with shaded brown accents, russet stitched-down ears, amber glass eyes encircled by black painted circles, black embroidered nose, black painted freckles and mouth, long bushy tail, red leatherette collar with attached wooden barrel.

With original Steiff button, yellow tag and original paper neck label “Berenie Samarit”. Excellent condition. Germany, Steiff, circa 1950s. $700/950

143. German Bisque Art Character Doll with Painted Eyes, Model 180, by Kestner 18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted blue eyes with pronounced black pupils, red and black upper eyeliner, tiny fringed lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with row of beaded teeth, tongue tip, outlined lips, auburn mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, nicely costumed.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 180 (head) Germany (body). Comments: Kestner, circa 1910. Value Points: finest quality of bisque with artistic details of decoration including glaze at lower lip and pupils, original body and body finish, antique costume and shoes, original body in near mint condition. $1400/1800

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146. German Mohair “Molly” Dog by Steiff 10” (25 cm.) Of very fluffy cream mohair with shaded brown tinting, swivel head, amber glass eyes, embroidered nose and mouth, and with original Steiff metal button. Very good/ excellent condition.

Germany, Steiff, circa 1930. $400/600

147. German Bisque Art Character, 526, with Rare Painted Eyes by Kley and Hahn 18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head with very high domed forehead, painted facial features, defined eye sockets with painted blue eyes, black upper eyeliner, fringed upper lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined and accented lips, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique dress, undergarments, socks and shoes.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K&H (in banner) 526 6. Comments: Kley and Hahn, circa 1910, from their art character series. Value Points: endearing art character model with pert expression, fine gleaming complexion. $2200/2800

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148. Petite German Blue-Eyed Bisque Art Character, 185, by Kestner 11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted facial features, pale blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with smiling expression, row of beaded teeth, blonde mohair wig over original plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, some body repaint. Marks: 185. Comments: Kestner, circa 1910. Value Points: very dear child with impressed cheek dimples, gentle smile, lovely antique costume. $1400/1800

149. Petite German Brown-Eyed Bisque Art Character, 185, by Kestner 12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted facial features, small brown eyes with black and red upper eyeliner, accented nostrils, closed mouth with smiling expression, row of beaded teeth, impressed cheeks dimples, brunette mohair wig with side coiled braids, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, nice antique costume. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: 185. Comments: Kestner, circa 1910. Value Points: very choice bisque enhanced by delicate complexion and features, original body and body finish. $1400/1800

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150. Large Italian Felt Character, Model 950, by Lenci in the Shirley Temple Style 28” (71 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and oil-painted facial features, pale blue side-glancing eyes, dark upper eyeliner with painted curly lashes, short feathered brows, rounded nose with accented nostrils, closed mouth, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent, two small water spots on skirt. Comments: Lenci, circa 1930s, their model 950, the doll has stylized ringlet curls in the manner of Shirley Temple. Value Points: rare large Lenci child is wearing her original pink organdy ruffled dress and undergarments. Ex-Collection Billie Nelson Tyrell. $1200/1500

151. Italian Felt Miniature Dutch Girl

by Lenci 9” (23 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, large brown side-glancing eyes, curly lashes, “O” shaped mouth, blonde mohair ringlet curls, jointed felt arms and legs.

Condition: very good, some fading on skirt. Marks: Lenci (cloth and silver paper labels). Comments: Italian, Lenci, circa 1929 from the miniature series. Value Points: well detailed felt costume with elaborate felt appliques and stitchery. $300/500

152. Italian Felt Miniature Doll in 18th Century Style Costume by Lenci 9” (23 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, blue upper-glancing eyes, long brown curly lashes, single-stroke brows,

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“O” shaped mouth, blushed cheeks, long blonde curly mohair wig, jointing at shoulders and hips.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Lenci (cloth and paper labels, the paper label penciled 310/16). Comments: Lenci, early 1930s. Value Points: very fresh and vibrant original condition, wearing elaborate gown of pink, cream and blue taffeta with organdy trim, organdy petticoat and pantalets, elaborate felt bonnet with feathers and felt floral trim. $500/700

153. Extremely Rare Italian Felt Doll, Model 350, by Lenci with Fabulous Hat 20” (51 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, unusual heart-shaped face, brown painted upper glancing eyes, long curly upper lashes, grey eyeshadow, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with full lips, blonde mohair bobbed wig, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent, one small hole in dress. Comments: Italian, Lenci, their model 350 from 1926, with very distinctive facial shape, large entrancing eyes. Value Points: the rare doll is wearing original organdy dress with scalloped pink felt edging, waist sash of felt flowers, original undergarments, pink felt shoes, and an extraordinary cloche hat composed of multi-tiers of scalloped edge petals. This actual doll is shown in a full page photograph in the book, Lenci, The History and the Dolls, by Nancy Lazenby, page 148, in which it is noted “no other doll like this has surfaced”. $3500/4500

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154. Italian Felt Miniature Doll in Vibrant Costume

by Lenci with Original Box 9 ½” (24 cm.) Felt swivel head, pressed and painted facial features, blue side-glancing googly eyes, painted features, “O” shaped mouth, blonde mohair curly wig, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Lenci (original cloth label). Comments: Lenci, 1930s.

Value Points: pristine condition of the beautiful little girl with vibrant red felt bonnet and cape, white mohair muff with felt rose, black and white checkered skirt, and preserved in original box. $400/600

155. Italian Felt Foppish Gentleman with Top Hat by Lenci 8 ½” (22 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, brown side-glancing googly eyes, painted curly upper lashes, “O” shaped closed mouth, brunette hair in short side-parted fashion, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Lenci, circa 1935. Value Points: the gentleman, costumed as a foppish gentleman of the 1830 era, wears felt checkered pants, green doublebreasted fitted jacket, spats, shoes, top hat, and carries a bouquet of felt flowers. $400/600

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dress, red shoes and cloche, undergarment. $2500/3500

156. Very Rare Italian Felt Character Doll, Series 500,

by Lenci in Stylish Costume

157. Rare Large Italian Felt Chubby-Faced Googly, Series 178, by Lenci as Gentleman

22” (56 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, brown side-glancing eyes, grey eyeshadow, painted curly upper lashes, rounded nose, closed mouth with accented lower lip, short bobbed mohair wig with forehead curl, jointing at shoulders and hips.

Condition: generally excellent, one small moth hole on button. Marks: Lenci (feet). Comments: Italian, Lenci, their 500 model, this example identified as G/10 from 1931; this actual doll is shown in a full page photograph in Lenci, The History and the Dolls, by Nancy Lazenby, page 69. Value Points: beautifully preserved doll with vibrantly colored costume including elaborately pieced plaid felt coat, red and cream

24” (61 cm.) Felt swivel head with very chubby cheeks and chin, pressed and painted facial features, large brown side-glancing googly eyes with decorative glaze, painted curly upper lashes, comma brows, pug nose, auburn mohair wig, very plump torso, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Lenci (cloth label on cape). Comments: Lenci, Italy, circa 1930, series 178. Value Points: rare model with wonderful wide-eyed face, wearing original black formal felt costume with silk lapels, white shirt with tucks, black silk tie, black felt top hat and shoes, and red felt cape. $1800/2500

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1945. Value Points: pristine condition of the wonderfully-modeled doll with beautiful blush and facial painting, wearing original crisp red taffeta gown with ruffled organdy sleeves, ruffled organdy bonnet with taffeta streamers and a cascade of felt flowers, carrying wooden handled organdy parasol, and with organdy hooped petticoat, pantalets, undergarments, socks, shoes and with original holiday store label from Bullock’s of Los Angeles. The actual doll is shown in the book, Lenci, The History and the Dolls, by Nancy Lazenby, page 172. $1800/2700

23” (58 cm.) Felt swivel head with very plump cheeks on rounded face, pressed and painted facial features, large rounded blue upperglancing eyes, side painted lashes, high arched brows, rounded pug nose, tiny closed mouth, blonde mohair wig with ringlet curls, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Lenci (original paper label ink labeled Frida/13), Comments: Lenci, circa

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159. French Burled Walnut Tilt-Top Table with Inlays 160.

9” (23 cm.) diam. 7”h.

The circular-topped table with ebony edging has rich burled walnut finish highlighted by an inlay pattern at the center, and with elaborate pedestal base with carved tripod feet; a hinge at the back allows the table to be displayed in up-tilted fashion or flat. Excellent condition. French, mid1800s. $500/800

160. French Bisque Brown-Eyed Poupée

by Jumeau in Original Folklore Costume 13” (33 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, roseblushed eyeshadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, shaded lips, pierced ears, original blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupée body. Condition: generally excellent, body especially firm. Marks: 3 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878. Value Points: perfectly preserved doll with original wig, pate, body, Jumeau earrings and wearing original folklore costume and elaborate coiffe. $1700/2300

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161. Victorian Silk Embroidery “Two Young Children in Forest Setting” in Frame 13” (33 cm.) l. framed. Presented within an oval walnut frame with brass inner edging is a very fine silk thread embroidery on linen depicting two young girls seated in a forest like setting, with details of plants, trees and flowers and two deer in the background. Excellent condition. Early 1800s. $500/800

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162. Rare French Bisque Bébé Bru Twins, Blue and Brown-Eyed, with Unique Bodies 30” (76 cm.) Each has bisque socket head with deeply-defined facial features, large glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threaded eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted dark curly lashes, roseblushed eyeshadow, brushstroked fringed brows, accented eye corners and shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with uniquelyshaped lower arms designed to extend in front of body with clasped hands.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bru Jne R 13. Comments: Maison Bru, Girard epoch, circa 1892, a photograph of the dolls appeared in a 1950s early doll research book, describing them as The Twins; notably the dolls had spent their life together until that time, later to be separated to the home of two different collectors. In the 1890s, the thenpresent owner of one of the dolls was contacted by the owner of the other, and the two dolls were happily reunited. There is one blue-eyed doll, the other browneyed, and in all other respects the dolls are identical, including costume, and rare body variation suggesting their possible original purpose as

exhibition models in a luxury notions shop, perhaps to hold and display accessories or ribbons. Value Points: the intriguing history of The Twins is enhanced by their especially fine quality of modeling, complexions, eyes and painting. $18,000/25,000

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legs with carved toes, wooden arms modeled bent at elbows with expressive fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Continental, early 1800s. Value Points: remarkably fine state of preservation with beautifully painted features, all wooden body, original ivory satin gown with rich decoration. $1200/1600

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American Portrait Doll of 15th Century Countess

by Dorothy Heizer 10” (25 cm.)

Of padded fabric over wire armature with well-defined details of face and fingers, painted facial features, closed mouth, hair captured in a very distinctive cone-shaped hat (“hennin”) with attached veil of mousseline de soie, wearing padded and lined wine velvet gown with ermine trim at the shoulders, cuffs, and hem, with gilt-patterned underskirt that matches the hat, black slippers, and with exceptional detail of applied gilt beads, green “emeralds” and “diamonds” at the waist sash and forming an elaborate necklace.

Condition: near mint.

Marks: Dorothy Wendell Heizer (original sewnin label). Comments: American artist, Dorothy Heizer, mid1940s; in the book, Dorothy Heizer,

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163. Early Continental All-Wooden Carved Figure with Enamel Eyes 19” (48 cm.) including base. Standing upon a wooden plinth with faux-marble finish is an all-wooden figure with beautifullycarved and painted face and tousle-blown hair accentuated by deeply-defined combmarks, having blue enamel eyes, closed mouth, well-defined chin and ears, wooden block torso and lower

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the author devotes an entire chapter to “Making the French Countess of XV Century” and provides an elaborate explanation of the construction of all of her dolls, and the costume details of this particular model which was inspired by “an illumination from a French manuscript showing a betrothal”. Value Points: rare model, perfectly preserved, with exquisite detail of face and costume. Included is the artist sketch of the costume and a four page handwritten letter by Dorothy Heizer describing her concept for this doll. $2000/2700

165. French Bisque Brown-Eyed Bébé

by Emile Jumeau with Couturier Costume and Signed Jumeau Shoes 24” (61 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark rose eyeshadow, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, original body with light retouch on arms. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 11 (head). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1886. Value Points: lovely gleaming bisque and rich brown eyes, original Jumeau couturier costume (few holes, some repairs to silk panel), original Jumeau earrings and signed Jumeau shoes. $3500/4500

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166. Beautiful German Bisque Child, Model 949, with Elongated Facial Modeling by Simon and Halbig

167. German Bisque Closed Mouth Doll, Model 949,

by Simon and Halbig

32� (81 cm.) Bisque socket head with elongated facial modeling and full cheeks, blue glass sleep eyes, lashes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, brushstroked brows with enhancing glaze, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, with outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette human hair, composition and wooden ball-jointed body with straight wrists, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: SH 17 949. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1885. Value Points: especially beautiful modeling whose deeply defined facial features are enhanced by dimples at chin, philtrum, and lip corners, finest quality of bisque, original body and body finish. $1200/1800

25� (64 cm.) Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, dimpled chin and lip corners, pierced ears, blonde human hair in ringlet curls, Sonneberg composition and wooden ball-jointed body with straight wrists, nice antique costume. Marks: S 15 H 949. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1885. Value Points: fine quality of bisque and complexion, original body and body finish. $1200/1500

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168. German Bisque Child, Model 929,

by Simon and Halbig with Splendid Eyes

169. Early German Bisque Closed Mouth Doll, Model 939,

by Simon and Halbig

21” (53 cm.) Bisque socket head, large blue glass eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, rose-blushed eyeshadow, accented nostrils, slightly-parted lips, two square-cut teeth, pierced ears, brunette hand-tied human hair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, one finger broken, some body retouch. Marks: S 10 ½H 929.

Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1885. Value Points: rare model with beautifully-defined sculpting, very full cheeks, choice bisque, splendid eyes. $1100/1400

22” (56 cm.) Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, almondshaped blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, pierced ears, brunette human hair, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S 13 H 939. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1885. Value Points: beautiful flawless bisque enhances the deeply modeled features on the bright-eyed child, original body. $1400/1800

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39” (99 cm.) h. 20”w. Of rich mahogany, the secretary desk features a curved desk front which hinges open to fitted interior, above narrow drawers with brass knobs; the upper section features two glass doors with shelved interior. Excellent condition.

English, mid-1800s. $600/900

174. Collection of Six Porcelain Novelties include Two Inkwells 4” (10 cm.) Each porcelain figure depicts a child in various play scenes including boy training his dog, another boy pulling a pup on a blanket, little girl with apron of flowers, another boy teasing his dog (little chips on tub at the front), and two with removable lids to reveal the double inkwells inside, one depicting two children gazing at the new baby, and the other depicting a young boy reading to a young girl. Generally excellent. Few very minor flakes.

Mid-1800s. $400/600

175. Gentle-Face French Bisque Brown-Eyed Bébé, Series C, by Jules Steiner 170. German Bisque Glass-Eyed Lady Doll with Sculpted Bodice and Necklace 20” (51 cm.) Solid domed bisque shoulderhead of adult lady with oval face, elongated throat, cobalt blue glass eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, lightly-feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, ears pierced into head, brunette mohair braided wig, painted black ribbon at the throat with gilt edged coral stone, and sculpted ruffled chemise top with blue ribbons and bows, old muslin stitch-jointed body, bisque lower limbs, painted white stockings with unusual five-strap blue ankle boots, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: rarity factors include glass eyes, wig, sculpted jewelry, sculpted bodice and unusual blue ankle boots. $1200/1600

171. Fine 19th Century Mahogany Bombe Chest of Drawers as Maitrise Model 13” (33 cm.) l. 11”h. The early three drawer chest of fine burled mahogany wood, features a bombe-shaped front, scalloped base, shaped top, and with brass drawer pulls and faux keyholes decorated by raised design of a star. Excellent condition. Mid-1800s. $800/1100

172. French Porcelain Vignette with Childhood Theme 8” (20 cm.) Posed upon porcelain base is an endearing childhood scene of sculpted porcelain in which Papa in his ceremonial military garb (possibly Napoleon) rests wearily upon a chair, while his little daughter, having daintily-sculpted ringlet curls and flowered dress, leans on the nearby table, her finger to her lips as those going “sh-h-h”. A toy horse and ride, and open story book lie on the table. Excellent condition French, probably Sevres, mid-1800s. $500/800

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28” (71 cm.) Bisque socket head with rounded plump face, large brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes with dot highlights, lightly feathered brows, rose-blushed eyeshadow, shaded nostrils, pierced ears, closed mouth with outlined lips, impressed chin dimple at philtrum, brunette mohair wig, cork pate, Steiner composition fully-jointed body with straight wrists, lovely antique dress (with some small holes), costume, leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: Sie C 6 (incised) Steiner Bte SGDG Bourgoin St. (red lettering).

Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1880.

Value Points: an especially beautiful model of the early period rare bébé, with finest quality of bisque, complexion and painting, original body and body finish. $4000/5500

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open mouth and painted teeth, and the other with removable head for original purpose as candy container. Excellent condition.

French, circa 1890. $400/600

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by Leon Casimir Bru 25” (64 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate with modeled bosom, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, richly-tinted mauve eyeshadow, widely arched feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with pale outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid bébé body with gusset-jointing at hips and knees, bisque forearms and hands, lovely blue silk dress in the 1880 manner, undergarments, leather shoes. Condition: small professional retouch on upper left eye rim and right ear lobe, hands restored, original body. Marks: Bru Jne (shoulderplate).

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177. Two French Paper Mache Salon Dogs 6” (15 cm.) and 9”. Each has paper mache body that is lavishly covered with white fur, amber glass eyes, and lavish curly tail, one depicting a seated dog carved

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178. French Paper Mache Harlequin with Extravagant Painted Costume 35” (89 cm.) seated. The paper mache harlequin is posed seated on a wooden slat-seated chair with metal frame, with very expressive smiling facial features enhanced by painted decorations, sculpted hair with high pointed topknot curl, painted costume decorated with applied sequins and “jewels”, painted silver leggings and orange slippers, applied velvet shorts. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: French, mid-1800s. Value Points: very rare harlequin figure with wonderful expression and pose, and having extravagantly decorated original costume. $2000/3000

179. All-Original French Bisque Bébé Jumeau in Silk Costume with Signed Shoes 19” (48 cm.) Bisque socket head, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, widely arched brushstroked brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 8 (head, and untinted white space). Comments: Jumeau,circa 1892, the model was commissioned from Jumeau by a Paris department store, likely Au Samaritaine, whose paper label would originally have been affixed to the back of the doll head.

Value Points: pristine unplayed with condition, the doll wears her store original ivory patterned silk dress with Alencon lace collar, matching bonnet with deluxe shaping at back of head, undergarments, original muslin chemise, Jumeau knit stockings and black leather shoes signed Paris Bébé 8 with bee symbol; she has her original wig and Jumeau earrings, and flawless bisque. Ex-Collection Puppen & Spielzeug Museum of Vienna. $4500/6500

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180. Rare Italian Felt Character “Pan” by Lenci in Pristine Condition 9” (23 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, squinting sideglancing brown eyes with dark outlines, high arched brows, beaming smile with upturned corners, large pointy ears, goat horns, blonde fleecy hair, felt jointed arms and legs, the legs with additional jointing at knees that is covered by fleecy goatwool leggings, wooden hooves, and wearing elaborately constructed felt costume.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Lenci (cloth and paper tags). Comments: Lenci, circa 1935. Value Points: rare model with wonderfully imaginative details, fine state of preservation. $800/1100

181. Outstanding Italian Felt “Sam”, Model 260, by Lenci with Brilliant Costume, Body Variation 36” (91 cm.) Of ebony-black felt with pressed and painted facial features, swivel head, narrow side-glancing brown eyes, accented nostrils, red stitched and padded red lips,

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black curly mohair wig wrapped in a lime green felt turban decorated with embroidery and “jewels”, slender black felt torso, jointed long slender black felt arms, and very elongated long black felt legs with jointed knees. Condition: near mint. Marks: Lenci (two original paper labels, one pencil noted “260”). Comments: Lenci, a standing version of the same model appeared in the 1924 catalog, also identified as model 260, and named “Sam”, described as “The Sultan’s Moorish Guard”; the 260 model was likely made for one or two years only.

Value Points: the rarity of the model is rivaled by its pristine condition, and the extraordinary detail of costume, with vibrant appliques and embroidery on the pink, magenta, and green felt vest, sash, pants, slippers, and gloves, and with one original giltpainted wooden earring, and a hand-carved wooden figural necklace. $8000/12,000

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184. Wonderful Italian Felt Miniature Boy “Tom” with Hobby Horse by Lenci, Series XX 8” (20 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, large round downcast blue eyes, painted long curly lashes, high arched brows, accented nostrils, closed “O” shaped mouth, blonde mohair short curly wig, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent, light surface dust. Marks: Lenci (blue-edged cloth tag).

Comments: Lenci, the model first appeared in a 21” size in the mid-1920s named “Carluccio”, and was later released in this miniature size. Value Points: rare and delightful child wearing his original felt costume including felt apron with pocket embroidered “Tom”, and with his original paper cap and wooden hobby horse. $2000/3000

185. Italian Character “Bellhop” Googly from Original Shirley Temple Collection 28” (71 cm.) Chubby felt doll with composition mask face, movable disc googly eyes, sun-ray painted lashes, tiny

182. Rare Early Model Italian Googly-Eyed African Dancer by Lenci 16” (41 cm.) All firmly-pressed black wool felt with very chubby swivel head, applied felt eye whites and lips, tinted nostrils, black shoe-button eye pupils, black wiry frizzed hair, very plump torso, jointing at shoulders and hips, short plump legs. Condition: very good, moth holes on right leg. Comments: Lenci, the doll was shown in the first Lenci advertisement of 1920, and is one of the rare earliest models. Value Points: original reed skirt that is interwoven with felt ribbons, wooden necklace with three carved wooden animals, carved animal earrings; with original paper label. $1800/2400

183. Italian Felt Character Boy in Italian Uniform 10” (25 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, brown sideglancing eyes, grey and brown eyeshadow, fringed brows, painted lashes, accented nostrils, closed mouth, brunette mohair side-parted hair, jointed felt arms and legs.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Lenci made in Italian (paper label). Comments: Lenci, model 70/17 from their 1933 catalog, the wistful-faced lad wears his original costume comprising black felt jacket with insignia on sleeve, blue felt tie, black felt cap with tassel and metal emblem, sea-green felt shorts, knit stockings and black shoes.

Value Points: rare model, especially in this size, with complete costume. $800/1100

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closed mouth, glued-on felt hair with stitched brush-mark details, felt hands and shoes, wearing stitched-on bright green felt bellhop costume with gilt buttons and matching cap, carrying a posy of felt flowers and a felt folded “message”. Condition: generally excellent, light surface craquelure around the nose and mouth, brilliant vivid colors of costume. Comments: Lenci, mid-1930s, the doll was presented to young child star, Shirley Temple by Harry Revel, the British composer who wrote the scores for her films “Stowaway” and “Poor Little Rich Girl”. Value Points: rare and well-preserved doll, included is a vintage photograph of Shirley wearing a costume from “Stowaway” (1936) and Harry Revel who is presenting the doll to her. $1500/2500

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186. Rare Italian Felt Character Doll, Series 100, as Tyrolean Mountain Hiker, by Lenci

187. Italian Cloth Golfer by Lenci from Sports Series 17� (43 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, brown side-glancing eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, brunette side-parted bobbed hair, felt body with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: Lenci, circa 1930, from their Sports Series. Value Points: the pouty faced boy wears original golfing costume in imaginative and vivid felt colors, including checkered black and white shorts, green felt sweater and golfing cap with rich royal blue under trim, argyle sweater trim, knit stockings, leather shoes and carries original golf club. $1800/2500

19� (48 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, side-glancing brown eyes with decorative glaze, painted curly upper lashes, dark eyeshadow, glazed lower lips, brunette mohair curly wig, jointing at hips and shoulders. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 100/131 (silver foil tag). Comments: Lenci, Italian, circa 1931. Value Points: extremely rare model, the doll wears pristine original felt costume of mountain hiker, with green felt jacket, brown felt trousers with green cuffs, leather shoes, gloves and holding a wooden walking stick and colorful felt flowers. $1000/1300

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188. Italian Cloth Character Swiss Boy by Lenci, 300 Series, with Superb Costume

189. Italian Felt Character Boy “Aligi” by Lenci, Model 300/0, from 1926 Catalog

17” (43 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, brown side-glancing eyes, grey eyeshadow, curly brown lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with coral-shaded lower lip accented by two dots, short blonde curly hair, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Lenci Made in Italy 300/64 (original paper label). Comments: Lenci, circa 1930. Value Points: exceptionally fresh and vibrant original costume of young Tyrolean Swiss boy with fitted felt beanie, knitted leggings, cobbled leather shoes, jacket, short brown pants, shirt, and carrying a basket of felt flowers. $2000/2500

17” (43 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, brown side-glancing eyes, shaded grey eyeshadow, brown eyeliner and lashes, closed mouth with accented lower lip, blonde fleecy mohair wig, firmly-stuffed body with early style legs. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: Lenci, the doll appeared in the 1926 catalog, named “Aligo”, model 300/0, the premiere model of that series. Value Points: very rare early period 300 with wonderful expression, wearing original linen shirt with wool fringe, felt vest with applique trim, brown felt shorts with blue lacing and pom-poms, brown felt sandals, brown felt cap with colorful flowers, and carrying his original wooden mouth-organ. $1800/2200

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190. American Cloth Portrait Doll of George Washington in Original Costume by Martha Chase

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25” (64 cm.) All-cloth doll depicting George Washington, pressed and oilpainted facial features, blue painted narrow eyes with heavy eyelids, singlestroke brows, aquiline nose, closed mouth with strong lips and jaw, impasto thickly painted white hair that forms into a ponytail at the nape, cotton sateen body cover, stitch-jointed arms and legs, oil-painted hands and feet with defined fingers and toes, wearing factory-original blue and gold silk suit, black stockings, shoes, tri-corn hat. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Chase doll (with logo image on leg).The Chase Stockinette Doll Made of Stockinette and Cloth... (original paper label on back). Comments: Martha Chase, late 19th century, the model may have been inspired by the centennial celebration of Washington’s 1789 inauguration. Value Points: very rare doll with distinctive portrait sculpting that perfectly captures Washington’s person, with most artistic painting of complexion, features and hair, fine original painting, and original costume. $3500/4500

191. American Cloth Doll with Bobbed Hair in Rare Brown Color by Martha Chase 12” (30 cm.) All-cloth doll with pressed and oil-painted hair and facial features, bobbed short curls and bangs in rich brown impasto painted finish, painted brown eyes, red upper eyeliner, long upper lashes, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, rosy cheeks, cotton sateen body cover, oil-painted stitch-jointed arms and legs, bare feet, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Chase Stockinette Doll (and doll head

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symbol, on torso). Comments: Martha Chase, circa 1910. Value Points: rare bobbed hair model, rare brown hair and eyes, fine original finish. $800/1200

192. American Cloth Doll in Petite Size by Martha Chase 12” (30 cm.) All cloth doll with pressed and oil painted facial features, blonde impasto hair with curly locks around the forehead, shaded blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, painted curly upper lashes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, stitched-on ears, sateen body, oil-painted lower limbs with stitchjointing. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: Chase Stockinette Doll (original paper label) Chase Trademark (illustration of doll head stamp on torso). Comments: Martha Chase, circa 1900. Value Points: especially artistic detail of painted face and hair, appealing rare size, the perfectlypreserved doll with double signatures wears antique costume. $400/600

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17” (43 cm.) Unusually high five-slat ladder back chair has finial tips and a woven rush seat with matching dark finish to the chair. Excellent condition. American, late 1800s. $300/500

194. Rare American BlackComplexioned Cloth Doll by Martha Chase with Original Paper Label 26” (66 cm.) Stockinette cloth head with pressed and oil-painted black complexion, painted black eyes with white eye dot in each eye, black upper eyeliner, black painted brows, broad nose, wide beaming gentle smile on closed mouth, stitchshaped ears, stitched-on black fleecy hair, firmly-stuffed dark brown muslin torso, stitch-jointed black oil-painted hands and bare feet, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (Chase original paper label on torso). Comments: Martha Chase, circa 1895, the exceptional size suggests its possible origin as an exhibition model. Value Points: rare doll with realistic sculpting and portrayal retains its fine original painted finish. $2800/3500

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Value Points: wonderful face with original painted finish, unique wooden feet with right foot sculpted with ribbed stocking and black oxford shoe, and left foot barefoot. $1400/2100

196. American Carved Wooden Child’s Chair with Original Paint 15” (38 cm.) Of thick wood, the spindle back chair has original mustardyellow painted finish with decorative brown stenciling, and a back rest with hand-painted designs of brown and green leaves.

Excellent condition, some wear rubs on seat and foot rest. American, circa 1875. $300/500

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20” (51 cm.) Carved wooden shoulderhead of young child with very plump cheeks, painted brown hair with feathering at center forehead, deeply-sculpted painted blue eyes, dark eyeliner, accented nostrils, tiny closed mouth, defined double chin, cloth body, wooden lower legs with unusual t o fo oe and oden sh o w carving, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: d e v f car

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31” (79 cm.) Solid domed carved wooden head with long narrow face and throat, painted brown eyes with dark eyeliner and brows, pronounced nose with coral-shaded nostrils, sculpted ears, very wide mouth with downcast lips, hinged movable lower lip and jaw, black wiry hair, straw-filled muslin torso, brown muslin straw-filled limbs with carved wooden lower hands, disc screwjointed hips. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: American, late 19th century. Value Points: compelling highlycharacterized pouting model with original painted finish and wearing wonderful antique costume and jewelry. $1500/2500

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199. Rare American Wooden Doll Bench with Faux-Wood Grained Painted Finish

19” (48 cm.) Each is light brown cotton finish with rabbit-shaped face and body, large glass eyes, painted features, he with long floppy ears, painted teeth, and she with Charlotte cap over bald pate and smiling expression. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: A Georgene Product...1943...” (paper label, along with name of character on each, she being Nurse Jane, aka Fuzzy-Wuzzy). Comments: depicted are the storybook characters from the Howard Garis children’s books.

Value Points: wonderfully-preserved condition, each wearing complete original costume, and with original rare paper labels. $400/500

25” (64 cm.) l. 18”h. The wooden bench with shaped back, curved arms and well-shaped legs has unique painted finish to simulate wood grain. Excellent condition.

American, circa 1875. $400/600

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200. American Wooden Doll’s Chest with Mirror 27” (69 cm.) h. 10”w. The walnut three drawer chest has attached matching mirror with candle stands, fancy frame, burled decorative panels, white porcelain knobs, and faux marble top. Excellent condition, one reglue on mirror frame.

American, circa 1885, nicely detailed cabinet with fine woods. $400/600

201. American Doll’s Walnut Wash Stand 15” (38 cm.) h. 13”w. The walnut cabinet with applied burled panels has a single drawer with wooden knobs, above two double doors, with faux marble top, fancy arched back splash, and two towel bars. Excellent condition.

American, circa 1885. $400/600

202. Early American Wooden Sled with Trotting Horse Design 33” (84 cm.) Having cast metal-framed wooden runners, cast brackets and supports, and wooden bars and bed, the sled is decorated with a handpainted image of trotting horse. Excellent condition.

American, mid-1800s. $800/1200

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203. Two German Black-Complexioned Porcelain Dolls Known as “Frozen Charlotte” 5” (13 cm.) Each is onepiece porcelain figure of young child posed standing with arms held in front of body, each with all-black complexion and hair, and with painted eyes and lips. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: rare black variations of the thematic “Frozen Charlotte” dolls, one with very rare modeled smock. $400/600

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Excellent condition.

American, circa 1860, especially fine detail of woods. $400/500

205. American Cloth “Presbyterian Doll” Genre in Original Costume

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18” (46 cm.) All muslin cloth doll with flat-dimensional face, painted grey curly hair around the face, painted facial features with delicate shading of brown eyes, outlined nose, well-defined lips, side and back of head with stitched-on cap having lace ruffle around the face, stitch-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, mitten hands with defined thumbs, wearing original red and white cotton dress and white pinafore, undergarments, stockings, and shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: circa 1930, American, in the genre of the dolls created by the ladies of the First Presbyterian Church of Bucyrus, Ohio as fund-raising charity dolls. Value Points: wonderfully-preserved example with artistically-painted face. $600/900

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side-glancing googly eyes, one-stroke brows, closed mouth with shy smile, composition body with jointing at shoulders and legs.

Condition: generally excellent.

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Comments: Theodore Recknagel, circa 1917, from their series of bonnet head googlies. Value Points: charming imp with well-modeled bonnet. $400/600

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206. German Bisque Toddler, 260, by Kestner with Two Schuco Perfume Monkeys 10” (25 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep-eyes, mohair lashes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig, composition five-piece toddler body with side-hip jointing. Condition: generally excellent. JDK 260 Germany 26. Comments: Kestner, circa 1920. Value Points: endearing little toddler with original costume, socks and shoes, and holding two pink and purple pastel monkeys

by Schuco with jointed limbs and removable heads for access to perfume bottle inside. $1100/1500

207. German Bisque Googly as Rare Sculpted Bonnet Variation

by Recknagel 10” (25 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head with blonde painted curls peeking from a sculpted baby cap with pink ruffled edging, painted blue

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Bisque socket head with chubby round face, large blue glass sideglancing googly eyes, painted curly 208. upper lashes, one-stroke curved brows, rounded nose with accented nostrils, closed mouth with impish smile, defined teeth, auburn mohair wig, five-piece paper mache body, painted shoes and socks, urchin costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 0. Comments: SFBJ, their 245 model, circa 1915. Value Points: rare doll with especially nice quality of bisque for this model, wonderful impish yet innocent expression. $1800/2500

209. Rare German All-Bisque “September Morn” Designed by Grace Drayton 5” (13 cm.) One-piece bisque head and torso, sculpted short blonde curly hair, painted googly eyes glancing downward and sideways, painted upper lashes, single- stroke brows, button-shaped nose, tiny “O”shaped closed mouth, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs, bare feet, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: Design Patented (original paper label at back torso). Comments: made in Germany, circa 1915, based on the original drawings by Grace Drayton (who also designed the Campbell Kids), depicting a little child shivering as she steps into a cold pond of water. Value Points: the rare doll has wonderfully sculpted features, original paper label. $900/1300

210. Rare German All-Bisque Googly with Sculpted Brown Hair 209.

6” (15 cm.) All-bisque with swivel head on one-piece bisque torso and legs, sculpted brown hair with enhancing glaze and modeled topknot and side curls, brown side-glancing googly eyes, arched brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with upturned lip corners, dimples, loop-jointed arms. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: 899 2 Dep. Comments: Germany, circa 1910. Value Points: rare googly model with 210. captivating expression, excellent quality of sculpting and bisque. $700/900

211. German Bisque “Jubilee Googly” by Hertel and Schwab, Model 165 15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep-eyes, painted lashes, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with watermelon-slice-shaped smile, chubby cheeks, brunette human hair, composition and wooden balljointed toddler body with side-hip jointing, antique costume.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 165.5. Comments: Hertel and Schwab, the model was marketed as “Jubilee Googly”, circa 1915. Value Points: captivating model with endearing shy, yet mischievous expression, enhanced by fine quality of bisque and painting, original body and body finish. $2500/3500

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brushstroked brows, closed mouth with coral shaded lips, black mohair wig, peg-jointed brown bisque arms and legs, bare feet, antique costume.

Condition: generally excellent.

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Comments: Kestner, circa 1890. Value Points: rare all-bisque with beautiful complexion, shapely body, rare bare feet. $500/800

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214. All-Bisque Mignonette with Carriage for the French Market 6” (15 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, cobalt blue glass eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth with center accent lip line, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white stockings, black twostrap shoes, wearing antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: for the French market, circa 1890. Value

212. German Bisque “Gibson Girl”, Model 172,

by Kestner 20” (51 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead of adult lady with head tilted haughtily upward and with heavy eyelids to enhance impression of looking down at others, oval face, elongated throat, brown glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lower lashes, accented nostrils, closed mouth with prim expression, auburn mohair wig over plaster pate, original kid body with pin-jointing, bisque forearms, antique costume of Edwardian era. Condition: generally excellent, tiniest flake on one finger. Marks: 172 7 (head) (Kestner crown and streamer label on front torso).

Comments: Kestner, circa 1910, the doll was inspired by the Gibson Girl illustrations of Charles Dana Gibson, of which the doll is a very apt model. Value Points: lovely doll with near mint original body, fine antique costume. $1200/1600

213. German All-Bisque Brown Complexioned Child by Kestner 6” (15 cm.) Rich brown complexioned bisque swivel head on matching bisque torso, brown glass inset eyes, black

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Points: sweet demeanor enhanced by fine quality of bisque, included is a woven carriage with sunshade. $600/800

215. Especially Pretty German Bisque Child, Rare Model 719, by Simon and Halbig 20” (51 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass inset eyes with spiral threading, rose-blushed eyeshadow, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, slightly-parted lips with shaded and outlined lips, two square-cut upper porcelain teeth, dimpled chin, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden body with straight wrists, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: S 12 H 719 dep.

Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1885. Value Points: an especially charming model with sweet presence, fine luminous bisque. $1100/1500

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brows, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, white stockings, blue one-strap heeled shoes, silk dress. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1890. Value Points: brilliant eyes and beautiful facial painting. $400/600

217. Rare German Bisque Closed Mouth Child Doll, 1448,

by Simon and Halbig, Size 0 10” (25 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, pretty antique lace and silk dress, bonnet, socks and leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1448 Simon & Halbig 0.

Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1910. Value Points: the diminutive and very rare child doll is most precious in this petite size 9, with fine luminous bisque and complexion, original body and body finish. $3800/4500

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218. German Blue-Eyed Bisque Child Doll, 949,

by Simon and Halbig 30” (76 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass inset eyes with rich spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, brunette human hair, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, nicely costumed.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SH 16 949. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: fine quality of bisque enhanced by beautiful eyes, original body with original finish. $900/1200

219. All-Original German All-Bisque Googly, 189, in Be-jeweled Cossack Costume 6” (15 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, brown glass sleep and side-glancing googly eyes, painted long curly lashes, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils of rounded button-shaped nose, closed mouth with impish smile, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white socks and black one-strap shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 189 2/0. Comments:

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Browncomplexioned bisque socket head, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes, black brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, slightlyparted lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, brown 220. composition and wooden ball-jointed body, wearing exotic costume and cap, original leather shoes, woven socks. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: S 2 H 739 dep. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890.

Value Points: rare little model with flawless complexion, original body and body finish. $700/900

221. German Bisque Child Doll, 949,

by Simon and Halbig 20” (51 cm.) Bisque socket head with elongated facial modeling, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows,

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accented nostrils and eye corners, slightly-parted lips, two square-cut upper teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body, blue velvet costume with burgundy trim, carrying brass horn. Condition: generally excellent except hands heavily repainted. Marks: S 11 H 949. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1885. Value Points: large entrancing eyes dramatize the luminous complexion. $800/1100

222. Large German Bisque Child, 939,

by Simon and Halbig 35” (89 cm.) Bisque socket head, large brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig, composition and wooden

ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, body repainted.

Marks: S 17 ¾ H 939 Dep. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: rare large size with excellent bisque and complexion. $800/1100

223. German Bisque Character, 585, by Bahr and Proschild 15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, tiny brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, two beaded teeth, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition body with jointing at shoulders and hips, antique costume.

Condition: generally excellent, fingers restored. Marks: B.P. (crossed sabres) 585 6 Germany. Comments: Bahr and Proschild, circa 1915. Value Points: excellent detail of sculpting around the eyes and double chin. $300/500

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225. Very Dear Tiny French Bisque Bébé, Figure A,

by Jules Steiner 8 ½” (22 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, Steiner composition fully-jointed body.

Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: Steiner Paris Fre A 1. Comments: Jules Steiner, Paris, circa 1888.

Value Points: rare tiniest size Steiner bébé with beautiful expression and bisque, especially rare to find fully-articulated body in this size, wearing original mariner costume and cap, undergarments, shoes. $1600/1900

226. Pair, Italian Felt Dolls as School Girl and Boy by Alma 11” (28 cm.)

Each is all felt with swivel head, pressed and painted facial features, blue sideglancing eyes, unusual sidepainted lashes, eyeshadow, heart-shaped upper lip of closed mouth,

224. French Bisque Pouting Character, Rare Model 252,

by SFBJ with Original Toddler Body 16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lower lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with downcast pouting lips, blonde human hand-tied hair, French composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with sidehip jointing, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 252 Paris 8. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1912. Value Points: one of the most sought after models from that art character series, has fine luminous complexion, original body and body finish. $1700/2300

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brunette mohair curly wig, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Creation Alma Made in Italy (cloth tag on costume). Comments: Alma, 1930s, Italy. Value Points: the rare little cloth dolls are all-original, the boy with red felt jacket, tie, white felt shirt and shorts, black cap, red shoes, and the girl with white pique dress with feather stitching. $400/600

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227. French Bisque Bleuette by SFBJ with Original Costume and Box 11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, small blue glass eyes, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, brunette human hair, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2 SFBJ 60 Paris 8/0 (head). Comments: Bleuette for GautierLangereau, circa 1925. Value Points: the pretty little girl wears original dress and is presented in original labeled Bleuette box. $500/800

228. French Bisque Bleuette by SFBJ in Original Costume 11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, blonde human hair, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2 SFBJ 60 Paris 8/0 (head) Fabrication Française Paris SFBJ (torso label) 2 (impressed in back torso). Comments: Bleuette for Gautier-Langereau, circa 1925. Value Points: original head and body of the sought-after doll, wearing original plaid pinafore and tam. $500/800

at the center front, a bounty of kitchen supplies, tools, and accessories are revealed on each side, along with lithograph images of the chef at work; all are still tied to the boards, unplayed with. Inside is a tin stove, patterned walls, shelves, table and chairs, and a number of various other pots and pans. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: for the French market, circa 1900, the presentation sets were offered in the French Etrennes holiday catalogs of Paris department stores at that time. Value Points: delightful toy set in fine original condition. $1200/1600

229. All-Original French Presentation Box “The Happy Chef ” 16” (41 cm.) w. 32” w. when opened. 10”h. A heavy card stock box forms the framework of the kitchen of a happy chef, which is a bisque doll with blue glass sleep eyes, open mouth, chef costume. When hinged open

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230. Rare German Art Reform Character Doll by Dora Petzold 22” (55 cm.) Socket head with elongated facial modeling, painted complexion and facial features, brown eyes, black eyeliner, grey shaded eyeshadow, feathered brows, elongated nose, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig in bobbed fashion, all-cloth body with stitch-jointed arms and legs, wearing original felt dress with colorful block design and matching cap, undergarments, knee-high black boots. Condition: generally excellent. Original finish is well preserved. Marks: D.P. 55 9 . Comments: Dora Petzold, the German artist who re-invigorated the art character movement in the 1930s. Value Points: rarely found studio doll with very solemn expression, original finish, original costume. $1100/1500

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red felt uniform over pressed tin torso and legs, felt arms, large metal feet with little hidden wheels beneath. When wound, the policeman moves forward and circular. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: Schuco,circa 1920s. Value Points: rare and amusing toy with original costume. $700/900

232. 1930s Studio Cloth Doll with Distinctive “Dot” Brows 15” (38 cm.) Felt swivel head with very plump face, pressed and painted facial features, brown side-glancing eyes with white eyedots, brown painted upper lashes, single-dot brows, accented nostrils, heart-shaped tiny lips, auburn frizzy hair, jointing at shoulders and hips, wearing original blue felt pinafore and slippers. Condition: generally excellent, few tiny holes in pinafore. Comments: studio cloth doll, 1930s, with distinctive painting.

Value Points: delightful expression achieved by unique painting style. $600/900

231. German Felt Mechanical Keywind Soldier by Schuco

233. French Cloth Doll by Pintel with Wonderful Original Costume

11” (28 cm.) Pressed felt head with center seam, prominent nose, black bead eyes, stitched ears, stitched-on red woolen military cap and blue and

16” (41 cm.) All-felt doll with swivel head, pressed and painted facial features, large brown side-glancing eyes with white eyedots, painted curly upper lashes,

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button-shaped nose, closed mouth with pertly-shaped lips, brunette mohair short curly wig, jointing at shoulders and hips.

Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Pintel, French, circa 1928. Value Points: wonderfully preserved doll with appealing flirtatious expression, wearing original red felt coat and cap with black and white appliques and borders, white dress, undergarments, red felt shoes. $800/1100

234. French Cloth Doll by Pintel in Vibrant Pink Felt Costume 20” (51 cm.) All-cloth doll with swivel head, pressed and painted facial features, large brown side-glancing eyes, black upper eyeliner, long painted lashes, single- stroke brows, bright red lips with center accent line, rose-blushed cheeks, auburn mohair curly wig, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (silver medallion P F on dress).

Comments: French, Pintel, circa 1928. Value Points: wonderful stylish flapper era girl with unusual colored hair, original vibrant hot pink felt costume with abstract design applique detail, undergarments, matching shoes. Ex-Collection Musée de La Poupée, Paris. $700/900

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side-glancing googly eyes, impish smile with full lips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: O’Neill (feet). Comments: Germany, circa 1912, the model, named Hottentot, appeared in stories by Rose O’Neill and was later marketed under this name as a doll. Value Points: very rare model in larger size with beautiful complexion and with rare original chest label. $600/900

235. Grand German Bisque Child Doll by Simon and Halbig, Size 18 40” (102 cm.) Bisque socket head with very elongated facial shape, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, blonde human hair, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, lovely golden patterned silk dress, bonnet, undergarments, socks and shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S&H dep 18 Germany. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: rare grand size of the beautiful model, likely originally created as exhibition model, with choice bisque and complexion. $1800/2400

236. Rare Large German Brown-Complexioned Kewpie Known as Hottentot 9” (23 cm.) All-bisque Kewpie with rich brown complexion, one piece head, torso and legs, loop-jointed arms, black painted hair with defined topknot and forelock curls, blue wings,

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237. German Bisque Closed Mouth Doll, 949,

by Simon and Halbig in Original Chemise 14” (36 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SH 5 949. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: near mint condition of the petite closed mouth doll with original wig, body, body finish, muslin chemise and pantalets, woven socks, and leather shoes. $800/1100

239. Very Fine Example of German Bisque Character, “Phillip”, Model 115 by Kammer and Reinhardt

238. French Bisque Bébé, Size 12, by Emile Jumeau 26” (66 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, wearing lovely antique ivory silk dress. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau 12 (head) Bébé Jumeau Diplome d’Honneur (body label).

Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1888. Value Points: pretty wide-eyed bébé with lovely complexion and painting, original body and body finish. $2800/3400

15” (38 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, blonde painted boyish hair with well-defined forelock curl, tiny blue glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, one-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with downcast lips, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R S&H 115/38. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912, their model “Phillip” was offered with either wig or this rarer painted hair variation.

Value Points: outstanding modeling enhanced by fine luminous complexion, original body and body finish, great antique costume. $2200/2800

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240. American Bisque Portrait Dolls of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip by Martha Thompson 21” (53 cm.) Each has hand-pressed bisque shoulder head with sculpted hair and defined facial features portraying Prince Phillip and Queen Elizabeth, at the time of Elizabeth’s coronation as Queen in 1953. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: (each bears the mark of Martha Thompson, the name of the person,and 1953 date). Comments: sculpted and made by the premiere American artist, Martha Thompson,1953. Value Points: rare dolls are beautifully-preserved, each with original body and artist-designed costume. $800/1100

241. American Artist Portrait Dolls of Princess Anne and Prince Charles by Martha Thompson

center accent line, muslin body, bisque arms and legs, painted white socks, blue one-strap shoes (girl) or brown shoes (boy). Condition: generally excellent. Marks: MDT 53 (head) Martha D. Thompson (body). Comments: portrait dolls depicting young Princess Anne and Prince Charles at the time of their mother’s coronation in 1953

10” (25 cm.) Each has hand-sculpted porcelain shoulderhead, short blonde sculpted curls (girl) or brown side-parted hair (boy), deeply defined narrow blue eyes, painted features, closed mouth with

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by American artist, Martha Thompson. Value Points: outstanding quality of portraiture, sculpture, and painting, original artist-made costumes. $600/900

242. Four English Cloth Dolls Depicting the Coronation of King George VI by Liberty of London 6” (15 cm.) - 9” Each is all cloth with stitch-shaped and painted facial features, brunette mohair wig, wearing original very elaborate royalty costumes depicting British Royalty at the 1937 coronation of King Edward VI, including King George VI, Queen Elizabeth, Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Liberty of London (cloth tags). Comments: the prestige London textile firm created the dolls under special permission to portray the royal family at the important event.

Value Points: wonderful state of preservation of dolls and elaborate costumes with accessories. $500/800

243. English Poured Wax Child Doll in Original Costume 15” (38 cm.) Poured wax shoulderhead with blue glass inset eyes in halfmoon shape, outlined eyes, closed mouth with downcast lips, brunette hair inserted into scalp, softly-stuffed cloth body, poured wax arms and lower legs, bare feet. Condition: very good, some sparseness of wig. Comments: English, circa 1885. Value Points: the petite wax child doll is wearing original dotted Swiss and tulle dress, undergarments. $800/1200

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245. French Sateen Day Dress with Handmade Edging, Signed Huret 13” (33 cm.) overall length. Of fine sateen with transfer print design of delicate flowers, the day dress has dart-shaped fit, coat sleeves with pagoda style sleeves, box pleat at the back with demi train, and very dainty handmade woven edging, Excellent condition. The gown is signed “Huret a Paris” on the inside waist band. French, Huret, circa 1860. $500/700

246. Petite French Brown-Eyed Bisque Bébé

by Gaultier 9” (23 cm.) Bisque socket head, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, pretty costume. Condition: bisque excellent, body is French and of the same era albeit not original, body finish worn. Marks: F 0 G. Comments: Gaultier,

244. French Bisque Poupée by Gaultier with Elegant Gown 20” (51 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kidedged bisque shoulderplate, brown glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked arched brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with pale accented lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair over cork pate, kid poupée body with gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees, stitched and separated fingers, velvet gown with elaborate beading at the bodice.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 4 (head) F.G. (head and shoulders). Comments: Gaultier, circa 1875. Value Points: elegant presence enhanced by brown eyes and elaborate coiffure with interwoven pearls, especially sturdy body. $2400/3200

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circa 1882. Value Points: wonderful petite size 0, early block letter model, with entrancing large brown eyes. $2400/2800

247. German Singing Bird Box with Elaborate Case 4” (10 cm.) The heavy-cast brass case with highlyfiligreed and chased design on top and all four

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sides, features a hinged lid with interior red feathered bird. Signed on base Germany and Ken-D. The mechanism appears intact, but needs adjustment to work properly, without original key, sold as is. Germany, attributed to Griesbaum, circa 1945. $800/1100

248. French Bisque Poupée with Portrait Like Expression 20” (51 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead with elongated facial modeling, plump cheeks, pale bisque, cobalt blue glass eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes and brows, mauve-blushed eyeshadow, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with pale outlined lips, unpierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid poupée body, stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: J 6. Comments: French, maker unknown, circa 1870. Value Points: splendid portrait face with entrancing expression enhanced by fine delicate bisque and complexion, brilliant eyes, wearing antique ivory satin gown with embroidered detail, undergarments, and with floral coronet and bouquet. $3000/3800

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circa 1867, the wooden body was deposed by Leon Casimir Bru inspired by the style of the century old European mannequin body; the Bru body was made with a higher refinement of sculpting and finish. Value Points: rare body model with unusual degree of articulation for this petite size. $2500/3500

251. French Bisque Poupée with Deposed Facial Model and Articulated Wooden Body

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249. French Bisque Poupée with Entrancing Expression 19” (48 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead with very full lower cheeks, pale bisque, large cobalt blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, mauve-blushed eyeshadow, painted lashes, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with pale outlined lips, unpierced ears, blonde mohair wig with braided coronet, kid poupée gusset-jointed body, wearing antique muslin day dress, undergarments, shoes. Condition: bisque excellent, body is darkened.

Comments: French, circa 1867. Value Points: very beautiful face with distinctive expression, choice pale bisque dramatized by cobalt eyes. $2200/2700

250. French Bisque Poupée with All-Wooden Articulated Bru Body 13” (33 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, very pale complexion, blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, very dainty painted lashes and brows, blushed eyeshadow and cheeks, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French all-wooden fullyarticulated body with dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees and ankles, and with ballswivel waist, antique silk gown and undergarments.

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Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, almondshaped blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, aquiline nose, closed mouth with center smile, accent line between the lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French all-wooden body with articulation at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, toes missing on left foot. Marks: C, Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, the head model was deposed by him in 1872, the body was a modified simple version of his fully-articulated poupée, allowing his firm to offer a wooden body at a more modest price than his deluxe version. Value Points: gorgeous face with beautiful painting, elaborate original coiffe, wooden body. $2500/3500

252. French Bisque Poupée with Wooden Articulated Arms by Leon Casimir Bru 14” (36 cm.)

Bisque swivel head on kidedged bisque shoulderplate, deluxe neck articulation allowing head to lean forward and side-to-side as well as swivel, blue glass eyes,

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thick dark eyeliner, lightly feathered brows and lashes, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined pale lips, ears pierced into head, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupĂŠe body with gusset-jointing at hips and knees, wooden arms with dowel articulation at shoulders, elbows and wrists, lovely antique silk costume. Condition: generally

excellent. Marks: D (head) B Jne Cie D Depose (shoulders). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, the earliest version of his deposed facial model, with variation of the Bru deposed body which combined kid torso and legs with wooden articulated arms, circa 1867. Value Points: very beautiful poupĂŠe with rare body, superb original wig, lovely presence. $2500/3500

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253. German Bisque Brown-Eyed Child by Kestner with Closed Mouth

light body finish. Comments: Kestner, circa 1890. Value Points: pretty closed mouth child whose choice bisque is enhanced by fine patina of complexion, original early body. $1200/1600

24” (61 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, rose-blushed eyeshadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, original body and body finish. Comments: Kestner, circa 1890. Value Points: especially beautiful early doll with wonderful original wig, original body and body finish, choice bisque and painting. $1200/1600

256. Five German All-Bisque Miniature Dolls in Original Costumes 4” (10 cm.) Each has one-piece bisque head and torso, brown or blue

254. German Bisque Blue-Eyed Child by Kestner with Closed Mouth 24” (61 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass eyes, painted lashes, roseblushed eyeshadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, antique rose cotton dress. Condition: generally excellent, some

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glass inset eyes, closed mouth, mohair wig, jointed bisque arms and legs, painted shoes and stockings. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1910. Value Points: each little doll wears its factoryoriginal costume. $300/500

valances and lace curtains, wide paneled double doors with lion’s head trim, and includes main room furnished as a Hunting Lodge in High Victorian with unusual buffet, dessert buffet, hall mirror, dining table with carved base, high settee and two chairs, and a bedroom with oak bedroom set. There is a ceramic parlor stove, silver bird cage, tin coal hod, various pewter decoration and a wooden hat stand with hat. The lodge walls are decorated with twelve mounted animal heads, and there is a rare German stein set with pewter lids, and various dollhouse people. Generally excellent. Germany, circa 1890. $1500/2200

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German Wooden Dollhouse Rooms Known as The Hunting Lodge 32” (81 cm.) w. x 18”h. x 17”d. The wooden framed rooms with original bronze-green 257 detail paint and yellow stenciled finish have original wall and floor papers, fancilyshaped columns at the front sides, three windows with gilt-edged

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259. Three Costumed German Animal People by Steiff 9” (23 cm.) Each has shaved mohair head, and mohair paws, muslin body, amber glass eyes, attached ears, embroidered nose, and is posed standing upright. Condition: generally excellent, one button missing. Marks: (each has yellow cloth tag and metal button, one has original paper label, one has US Zone label). Comments: Germany, Steiff, circa 1950. Value Points: included are Waldili dog wearing green felt hunting costume with green plaid vest, and pair of foxes with Tyrolean costumes. $500/800

260. Austrian Felt Character Doll by Elli Riehl in Original Costume

258. German Porcelain Doll as Gentleman with Wonderful Antique Costume 17” (43 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead, short black sculpted hair in boyish fashion, painted facial features, muslin stitch-jointed body with sewn-on stockings and shoes. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: Germany, circa 1880. Value Points: wearing wonderful antique gentleman’s costume including jacket, vest and trousers, with watch and fob, white shirt, and straw bonnet. $400/600

8” (20 cm.) All-felt with stitched-on head posed looking to the side, stitched and painted facial features, brown upperglancing eyes, long lashes, button-shaped nose, closed mouth with wide smiling grin, brunette mohair wig, arms posed held behind his back.

Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: Austrian doll artist, Elli Riehl, born 1902, created a series of whimsical felt dolls in the mid-1900s. Value Points: whimsical character doll wearing his original artist-made costume. $400/600

261. French Bisque Poupée in Original Folklore Costume

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13” (33 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead, blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, accented lips, pierced ears, blonde lambswool wig over cork

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pate, kid poupée body with shapely torso. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: French, attributed to Gaultier, circa 1875. Value Points: with original wig and sturdy original body, the lovely poupée is wearing her multi-layered original folklore costume. $1700/2100

262. Fifteen Tiny German Bisque Dolls in Original Costumes by Carl Horn 1 ½” (4 cm.) Each is all bisque with sculpted blonde hair and painted facial features, pin-jointed at shoulders and hips, painted black shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Carl Horn, circa 1890. Value Points: thirteen dolls are wearing factory-original knit costume, and two are originally costumed as bride and groom. $300/500

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windmill with attached shed. When the toy is pulled along, the doll turns its head from side to side, waves the stick he holds, the donkey nods its head up and down and the blades of the windmill turn. Condition: generally excellent Comments: French, circa 1890. Value Points: all-original and well-functioning mechanical toy with amusing activities. $1700/2400

264. Three German All-Bisque Dolls with Elaborate Folklore Costumes 3 ½” (9 cm.) Each is all bisque with glass inset eyes, closed mouth, jointing at shoulders and hips, painted shoes and socks. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1900. Value Points: each doll is outfitted in elaborate folklore garb of Eastern Europe, including ornamental headdress on each. $300/500

263. French Pull-toy “Boy at the Windmill with Unruly Donkey” 19” (48 cm.) h. 15”l. Standing upon a wooden wheeled platform with painted ground is a bisque-headed boy with blue glass eyes, block torso and arms, alongside a paper mache donkey with leather harness, glass eyes, and nodding head. At the back of the platform is a paper mache

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265. Very Fine French Miniature Wooden Etagere in the Chinoiserie Manner 9” (23 cm.) h. 7”w. Of delicate wood, with ebony finish that is richly ornamented with enamel painted birds and foliage in rich gilt 265 detail and red colors, in the Chinoiserie manner, forming a three-shelf etagere with gilt-accented ebony columns. Excellent condition. French, circa 1870. $700/900

266. Very Rare German Paper Mache Lady with Applied Real Curls to Sculpted Brown Hair 11” (28 cm.) Paper mache shoulderhead of lady doll with sculpted brown hair waved away from face and forming into elaborate arrangement at the back of head, with applied real hair curls at each side of forehead, painted facial features, blue eyes, brown brows, slight smile on thin-line lips, slender kid body, wooden lower arms and legs, original gown and undergarments. Condition: very good, some small surface craze lines on face, craquelure on shoulderplate. Comments: Germany, circa 1820. Value Points: the rarity of the model with real and sculpted hair is enhanced further by the distinctive brown hair color. $800/1100

267. German Paper Mache Lady Doll with Ringlet Curls and Chignon 14” (36 cm.) Paper mache shoulderhead, black sculpted hair with two very full ringlet curls at either side of face and extending down onto shoulders, and with braided chignon at the back of head, painted dark eyes, aquiline nose, closed mouth with pert smile, slender kid body, wooden lower arms and legs, painted green flat shoes.

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coiffure, original painted finish, and with antique costume and undergarments. $500/700

268. 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. $600/900

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269. Pair, Early Paper Mache Dolls with Original Shell Costumes 4 ½” (11 cm.)

Each has paper mache shoulderhead with painted black hair with chignon, painted features, all-wooden articulated body with lavish costume constructed of tinted sea shells. Condition: dolls and wooden bodies are excellent, shell costumes are in fair condition. Comments: French, circa 1840. Value Points: fully-articulated wooden bodies on the petite dolls. $400/500

270. German Paper Mache Doll with Deeply-Sculpted Hair and Glass Eyes

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23” (58 cm.) Paper mache shoulderhead, black sculpted short curly hair with feathering details around the forehead, black enamel eyes, painted lashes, lightly feathered brows, slightly-parted lips, two squarecut upper and two lower teeth, muslin stitch-jointed body, leather arms

with hands designed to appear as though gloves. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1865. Value Points: rarity factors include deeply sculpted hair, feathered details, glass eyes, antique costume includes gown, apron, bonnet. $800/1100

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composition hands and feet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (original Bucherer stamp on torso).

Comments: Bucherer, Swiss, early 20th century, depicting the beloved characters Mutt and Jeff from the U.S. comic strip. Value Points: rare and amusing figures in well-preserved condition including original costumes with added comic celluloid buttons featuring the figures. $600/800

273. Pair, All-Original German Cloth Character Dolls Attributed to Bing 9” (23 cm.) Each is all-cloth doll with swivel head, hand-pressed and painted complexion, facial features and short brown curly hair, pale blue eyes with pronounced pupils, painted red upper lashes, closed mouth, blushed cheeks, muslin body with disc-jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: attributed to Bing, who in 1921 created his Kathe Kruse-like dolls in an attempt to capitalize on those doll’s popularity; a 1925 lawsuit precluded any further production making the dolls quite rare. Value Points: well-preserved little dolls in fine unplayed with condition, wearing original costumes in fresh bright colors. $600/900

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271. American Wooden Toddler by Schoenhut 11” (28 cm.) All carved wooden doll with socket head, painted complexion and facial features, shaded blue eyes, dark upper eyeliner, closed mouth with pouting expression, brunette tacked-on mohair bobbed wig, spring-jointed body with short toddler legs, nicely costumed as young schoolboy. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1915. Value Points: wonderful little toddler model with perfectly-preserved original finish. $600/800

272. Swiss Comic Characters, Mutt and Jeff,

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6 ½” (17 cm.) Each has hard composition head with painted complexion, moustache, hair or bald pate, and facial features highlighted by large O-shaped eyes, metal body with ball-bearing jointing allowing infinite articulation,

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274. German Felt Character Doll by Steiff with Original Costume 10” (25 cm.) All-felt doll with center seam on face,

shaped facial features with black shoe button eyes, painted brows and mouth, stitched-on ears, cropped mohair wig, swivel head, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: Steiff (original button with under-scored F in ear).

Comments: Germany, Steiff, circa 1915. Value Points: wellpreserved condition of the early Steiff doll with original costume and original button. $1100/1500

275. Petite German Felt Character Boy by Steiff with Original Button 7 ½” (19 cm.) All-felt doll with center seam on face, shaped facial features with amber glass eyes, painted brows and mouth, stitched-on ears, cropped mohair wig, swivel head, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Steiff (original button with underscored F in ear). Comments: Germany, Steiff, circa 1915.

Value Points: charming little lad in rare size, original button in ear, wearing original school boy costume. $700/900

276. Exceptional and Very Rare Complete Set of Skittles by Steiff from Early 1900 Era 8” (20 cm.) and 10”. The beloved children’s toy game, Skittles (“nine-pins”) was presented by Steiff, depicting nine different animals, each with black shoe button eyes and with original leather or silk neck wear, posed on hind legs and perched upon a wooden keg-shaped base. Included are eight velvet animals: white elephant, cream piglet, three different dogs including terrier, tabby kitten, fleecy lamb, and bunny, as well as the white mohair kingpin bear with felt robe and crown. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, Steiff, circa 1895.

Value Points: exceptional quality and well-preserved condition, the toy is virtually unfindable complete. $9000/12,000

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277. Wonderful Collection of Erzgebirge Wooden Animal Dolls in Original Box 2” (5 cm.) Twelve carved wooden dolls and animal people with pin-jointed arms and legs include a Tyrolean-costumed boy and girl with painted costumes (except cloth skirt for girl), along with ten “animal people”, each with painted and cloth costumes, including bunny couple, duck couple, rooster and chicken couple, lady frog and boy dog. Excellent condition. Erzgebirge, early 20th-century, the rare and charming animal people are perfectly-preserved with vibrant fresh colors.

Ex-Collection Spielzeug Museum of Switzerland. $1100/1500

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279. German Black-Complexioned Bisque Character, 116/A by Kammer and Reinhardt 15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head with ebony black complexion, brown glass sleep eyes, accented nostrils, black painted brows, closed mouth with coral shaded lips, tongue tip, two porcelain beaded upper teeth, black fleecy hair, composition bent limb baby body. Condition: generally excellent, body repainted. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 116/A. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1915. Value Points: the sought-after character doll is especially rare with rich flawless black complexion. $1100/1600

278. Very Rare Variation of German Bisque Three-Faced Doll by Carl Bergner

280. German Brown-Complexioned Bisque Character, 7661, by Gebruder Heubach

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8” (20 cm.) Bisque socket head with rich brown complexion, black sculpted hair with well-defined curls, brown side-glancing intaglio eyes, black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, closed mouth with coral shaped lips, brown composition and wooden fully-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Heubach (sunburst mark) 7661 Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1910.

Value Points: rare model with wonderful sculpting, flawless complexion, original body and body finish. $700/900

14” (36 cm.) A bisque socket head enclosed at the sides and the back with a cardboard hood has three different faces that are alternately revealed when the brass knob at the top is turned: an ebony blackcomplexioned face with crying expression, brown glass eyes, closed mouth with modeled tongue, sculpted tears; a light browncomplexioned face with slightly smiling expression, brown glass eyes, and closed mouth; and a white-complexioned face with modeled shut eyes and closed mouth. The hood is attached to a composition shoulderplate, muslin covered carton torso with pull-string “mama” crier, muslin upper legs, composition lower arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent, slight paint rub on chin of brown face. Marks: C.B. (in circle on shoulderplate) 450 dep (on top of heads). Comments: Carl Bergner, with original bisque faces by Bahr and Proschild, circa 1892. Value Points: extremely rare variation of the multi-face doll with beautiful expressions and complexions, original body. $1500/1900

281. German Brown-Complexioned Bisque Character, 7661,

by Gebruder Heubach 9 ½” (24 cm.) Bisque socket head with rich brown complexion, black sculpted hair with well-defined curls, brown side-glancing intaglio eyes, furrowed forehead, black upper eyeliner, curvy brows, closed mouth with coral shaped lips, brown composition baby body, antique costume.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2 Heubach (sunburst mark) 7661

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Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1910.

Value Points: especially fine detail of sculpting with beautifully preserved complexion and painting on the rare model. $700/900

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282. German Sample Tray of Black Character Babies by Hertwig 13” (33 cm.) x 11” box. Still tied to the base of a heavy card stock tray are seven chalkware brown-complexioned babies with painted facial features, brown eyes, closed mouth, grass skirts and beaded necklaces, in sizes ranging from 4”-7 ½”. Aside each doll is the company’s original inventory number label, indicating that each doll is model 235.

Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Hertwig of Germany, circa 1925. Value Points: rare to find original presentation from the company’s archives. $400/600

283. German Bisque Portrait of Chinese Child, Model 243, by Kestner

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16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head with amber tinted complexion, brown glass sleep eyes in half-moon shape, dark eyeliner, painted dark curly lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, two porcelain upper teeth, black mohair wig, amber tinted composition baby body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, original body and body finish. Marks: H made in Germany 12 243 JDK. Comments: Kestner, circa 1914. Value Points: sought-after model with original body and body finish. $1800/2300

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284. German Bisque Art Character, Model 101, “Peter”,

by Kammer and Reinhardt 18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, deeply-sculpted facial features, shaded blue eyes with heavy eyelids, thick upper eyeliner, one-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full lips in downcast expression, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R 101 46.

Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1910, the model marketed as “Peter” from the firm’s art character reform series. Value Points: especially choice sculpting with enhancing touches of decorative glaze, original body and body finish, original factory costume. $1200/1800

285. Early German Mohair Golden Fox by Steiff with Jointed Limbs 8” (20 cm.) Of golden brown mohair, the swivel head fox has unusual black-edged ears, large amber glass eyes, black embroidered nose tip, jointed legs, and a very long bushy tail.

Very good condition. Germany, Steiff, 1920s. $400/600

286. Rare German Golden Mohair “Wolfspitz” Dog by Steiff with Original Label 7” (18 cm.) Golden mohair dog seated on back haunches has shaved face and legs, feltlined ears, lush curly coat and long full tail, amber glass eyes, black embroidered nose. With

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original Steiff button in ear and original paper label “Wolfspitz”. Excellent condition. Germany, Steiff, 1930s. $600/800

287. Rare Grand-Sized German All-Bisque Kewpie with Glass Googly Eyes 18” (46 cm.) All-bisque with swivel head and jointed arms, sculpted topknot, forelock and side curls, large blue glass side-glancing googly eyes, painted curly upper lashes, accented nostrils, closed mouth with impish smile, sculpted blue wings.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Made in Germany. Comments: maker unknown, designed as store display piece. Value Points: rare Kewpie model with glass googly eyes. Ex-Collection, Musée de la Poupée. $1500/2100

288. German Bisque “Einco” Googly

by Gebruder Heubach, Rare Size 1 10” (25 cm.) Pink-tinted bisque shoulderhead, large

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blue glass googly sleep eyes in downcast expression, dark eyeshadow, dark arched brows, button-shaped nose, closed mouth with impish smile, chubby cheeks, blonde mohair wig, kid gusset-jointed body, bisque lower arms, antique costume.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Einco Germany Heubach (in square) 1. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1918. Value Points: most whimsical and appealing googly with grand eyes, wonderful bisque, original body. $800/1200

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German Bisque Googly

by Ernst Heubach 7” (18 cm.)

Solid domed bisque socket head, painted short reddish/ blonde hair with forelock curl, painted large sideglancing googly eyes, painted upper curly lashes and short dash brows, “O” shaped mouth, five-piece paper mache body with painted shoes and socks, antique dress. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: E.H. 12/o Germany. Comments: Ernst Heubach, circa 1920. Value Points: wonderful wideeyed expression enhanced by excellent bisque and painting. $400/500

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290. Petite German Bisque Art Character, Model 151,

by Simon and Halbig 12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head depicting a smiling child, painted facial features, painted blue eyes, dark upper eyeliner, one-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with smiling expression, defined space between the lips suggesting teeth, impressed cheek dimples, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 151 S&H 2/0. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1910, from the firm’s prestige art character series. Value Points: rare model with choice bisque and painting, original body and body finish. $2800/3500

291. Early German Golden Mohair Dog with Curled Tail by Steiff 6 ½” (17 cm.) Shaved golden mohair dog posed playfully with very full mane, upright ears, long curly hair, amber glass eyes, black embroidered nose. With early Steiff button in ear. Generally excellent, light mohair wear on top of tail and one ear. Germany, Steiff, 1915. $400/500

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with gold stencil and floral and fruit designs.

Excellent condition.

American, circa 1880. $300/500

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American BrownComplexioned “Witherspoon Rag Doll” 12” (30 cm.)

Brown cotton doll with flatdimensional face, oil-painted features, outlined brown eyes with white eye dots, defined nose, brows and lips, stitch-jointing 294. at shoulders and hips, original costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Maud Witherspoon Rag Doll Manufacturing Company of New Orleans, circa 1900; the Witherspoon family, past owners of the Ellington Plantation in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana, had ancestral ties to both the Confederate Army and civil rights advocates. Maud Witherspoon founded the doll company in order to support her widowed mother and younger sister (Cora Witherspoon, a noted American stage and

292. American Cloth Project Doll from Milwaukee WPA with Rare Signed Dress 22” (56 cm.) All-cloth doll with stockinette shaped facial features, painted brown eyes with pronounced eyelids, rounded nose, closed mouth, rosy cheeks, yarn hair braids, all-muslin body with gussetjointing at hips designed to allow the doll to sit, stitch-jointed shoulders.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: WPA Handcraft Project #8591 Milwaukee Wisconsin Sponsored by Milwaukee County and Milwaukee State Teacher’s College (body). Comments: 1930s from a series of dolls created during the Great Depression by members of the Milwaukee WPA project group; the project specifically called for the design of a 22” doll which would be washable, jointed to sit and stand, and dressed with removable clothes. Value Points: wonderfully preserved WPA doll with rare original costume including reversible coat and hat and with stamp on dress “Designed by Helen Clark, Sponsored by Milwaukee WPA group”. $1200/1600

293. American Wooden Doll Bench with Original Stencilling in the Hitchcock Manner 25” (64 cm.) The wooden bench, designed for very young child or dolls, has shaped back, arms, and original painted green finish that is decorated

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film actress whose career spanned 1905-1954).

Maud was described in the 1901 Indiana Weekly as a “gentle fragile girl thrown on her own resources who...noting the craze for all things Southern” determined to manufacture the very cloth dolls that she had made for pleasure while “still a mere chit of a girl” growing up in the French quarter. Value Points: rare doll with original paper label. $700/900

295. American Black Cloth Folk Doll with Embroidered Face 18” (46 cm.) Black cotton cloth doll with egg-shaped head, straw filling, disc-jointed large legs, jointed shoulders, black wool yarn hair, embroidered white eyeliner and red sunburst-shaped lashes, tiny red embroidered mouth with tiny teeth, little metal button eyes, separated fingers with red nails, antique yellow cotton dress and pinafore, undergarments, brown kidskin moccasins, woven bonnet.

Condition: generally excellent. Comments: American, circa 1930. Value Points: delightful fanciful facial design accented by wonderful original costume. $300/500

296. German Wooden Horse and Delivery Cart with Driver and Supplies 22” (56 cm.) A carved wooden horse with painted mane and saddle is posed upon a wooden platform with spoked wheels, and is

pulling a yellow wooden delivery cart with four wooden spoked wheels, painted windows and red striped designs, with hinged door at the back, and with a bounty of wooden supply boxes. A carved wooden driver sits at the front, with painted blue uniform, boots and top hat. Very good condition, all-original finish with some light rubs. Germany, circa 1860. $800/1200

297. American Cloth Doll with Oil-Painted Features, Possibly Gertrude Rollinson 21” (53 cm.) Cloth shoulderhead with firmly-pressed and oil-painted features and hair, stitchedseam at back of head and at top of crown, shaped ears, painted brown curly hair with center part, painted blue eyes with upper-glancing pupils, brown upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, closed mouth, muslin stitch-jointed body, oil-painted lower arms, antique boy’s costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: American, circa 1900, the doll bears resemblance to early painted hair dolls by Gertrude Rollinson as well as construction details such as back of head seam stitching. Value Points: very appealing young lad, with folk art style of painting, antique costume. $1200/1500

298. Pair of American Wooden Stenciled Chairs for “W” and “J” 22” (56 cm.) The matched pair of wooden chairs have original black painted finish decorated with stenciling and floral designs, woven rush seats, and unique initials “W” and “J” painted on the chair backs; the chairs appear to have been commissioned for particular children with those initials. Very good condition, original finish with some rubs.

American, circa 1875. $400/500

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299. Rare German Bisque Toddler, Model 1321, by Alt, Beck and Gottschalk

302. Victorian Toy Mohair Goat with Wooden Stenciled Cart 25” (64 cm.) l. goat, 35”l. cart (excluding handle).

Lavish white mohair fur covers the firm-bodied goat, with kid-covered face, glass eyes, horns, and decorative ribbons; the goat stands at the front of the twowheeled wooden cart with leather seating, and original black painted finish decorated with gilt stenciling. The goat and cart are designed to be displayed separately or ensemble. Very good condition, some light wear to mohair of goat. Circa 1875. $1200/1600

16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head with very chubby cheeks and double chin, small brown glass sleep-eyes, dark eyeliner, delicately painted curly lashes and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, accented lips, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 3 A.B.& G. 1321/36. Comments: Alt, Beck, & Gottschalk, circa 1912. Value Points: rarely found model with wonderful expression, great detail of sculpting and painting, very beautiful wig. $600/800

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300. German Bisque Character, 169, by Kley and Hahn with Wonderful Toddler Body

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18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head with plumply modeled cheeks, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, long curly lashes, curvy feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with downcast pouting lips, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden fully jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K&H (in banner) 169-9. Comments: Kley and Hahn, circa 1912. Value Points: wistful-faced toddler with closed mouth, original body and body finish. $800/1100

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301. Beautiful German Bisque “Mein Liebling”, Model 117,

by Kammer and Reinhardt 32” (81 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted long curly lashes, brushstroked brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded lips, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume including fine silk dress. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 117 80. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912, the

model marketed as “Mein Liebling” (my darling) was a transitional style between the art character dolls and the pretty dolly face models.

Value Points: the largest size made of the model, considered a top luxury doll of the complete K*R line, is enhanced by beautiful presence, choice bisque and painting, original body and body finish, original wig. $3500/4500

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303. All-Original German Bisque Child with Factory Chemise and Signed Shoes

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28” (72 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body.

Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: 16 99 Dep Germany Handwerck Halbig 7 (head) Heinrich Handwerck Germany 7 (body). Comments: Handwerck, circa 1910. Value Points: pristine original condition of the pretty dolly-faced model, with original wig, body, body finish, factory chemise, socks and Handwerck rose silk shoes signed H.H. (in heart) and 7. $700/900

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304. Victorian Doll Cradle with Lace Fittings 23” (58 cm.) l. The metal framed cradle with brass accents is richly fitted with antique linens and lace ruffles, and has a rare pedal at the tip designed as a “rocking” tool by the young mother sitting nearby who would tap the pedal with her foot. Excellent condition. Late 1800s. $300/400

305. French Bisque Marotte with Musical Twirl 14” (36 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, attached to ball-shaped body which contains a musical mechanism, with stick handle, and silk rose jester costume decorated with silver bells. When twirled music plays. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: for the French market, circa 1890. Value Points: luxury party favor with well-functioning music. $500/700

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306. German All-Bisque Character Boy with Unique Diaper-Pin Cushion

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7” (18 cm.) All-bisque doll with loop-jointed swivel head, brown painted hair, painted facial features as though crying, closed mouth, narrow blue eyes, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted shoes and socks.

Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1900. Value Points: rare swivel head variation with character like features, wearing lace baby dress with elongated lace cover and triple flannel liners for use as diaper pin cover. $400/500

307. German All-Bisque Doll as Pincushion, in Shadowbox 4 ½” (11 cm.) doll. 14” pincushion. 21” x 10” shadowbox. All-bisque doll with swivel head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted features, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, jointed arms and legs, costumed in original rose satin cover with flannel linings for use as pincushion. The doll is presented in a luxury gilt-decorated frame with rose satin lining. The doll is German, circa 1910, with beautiful antique wig and rose silk costuming and bows. $300/500

308. Beautiful French All-Bisque Mignonette with Assembled Trousseau

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5” (13 cm.) doll. 14” x 11” box. Solid domed bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, single-stroke brows, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, pegjointed bisque arms and legs with bare feet. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, doll circa 1882, the doll is presented in an assembled box with three vintage dresses, bonnet, toiletries, lingerie, and various accessories. Value Points: very beautiful mignonette with rarer solid dome and bare feet. $800/1100

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torso, pretty doll with excellent quality of bisque. $600/800

311. Early 19th Century Poured Wax Child in Seaside Setting, Under Dome 12” (30 cm.) doll seated. 17”h. dome. A young child having poured wax shoulderhead, blue glass eyes,

309. Sonneberg Bisque Child Doll with Closed Mouth and Splendid Eyes 17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, rose-blushed eyeshadow, painted lashes, brush-stroked and multifeathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, antique dress, undergarments, shoes. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: 116 9. Comments: Sonneberg, circa 1885, maker unknown.

Value Points: very expressive features on the rare model, enhanced by beautiful eyes. $1100/1400

310. Sonneberg Bisque Doll with Distinctive Body 12” (30 cm.) Solid domed bisque head with flat-cut neck socket which accommodates to dowel protruding front torso, blue glass inset eyes, red eyeliner, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, paper mache body with jointing at shoulders and hips, painted white stockings and high laced heeled boots, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 9.

Comments: Sonneberg, circa 1880, maker unknown. Value Points: rare construction with flat-cut neck socket to fit with matching

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inserted lashes, closed mouth, inserted blonde hair wig, cloth body with poured wax lower arms and legs posed expressively, is seated on a paper mache base to suggest a seaside hillock, which is decorated with miniature seashells; the doll is wearing original silk ivory gown and undergarments, and the vignette is presented on ebony base under original glass dome. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: Continental, early 1800s. Value Points: beautifully-preserved vignette with artistic luxury details of construction such as methodical placement of hair and lashes. $700/900

312. Rare Sonneberg Bisque Closed Mouth Doll Marked B.E. by Mystery Maker 15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head with rounded plump face, brown glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, lightly-feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden eight-

loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: B.E. Comments: Sonneberg, maker unknown, circa 1882. Value Points: rare model with very expressive features, rare early body, blushed cheeks contrast the delicate pale complexion in a pleasing manner. $1200/1600

313. Beautiful Sonneberg Bisque Child Doll with Closed Mouth 27” (69 cm.) Bisque socket head, large brown glass inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with delicate outlined lips, pierced ears, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 17. Comments: Sonneberg, circa 1885, maker unknown, the doll was created to compete with the French bébé market and bears closed resemblance to those bébés. Value Points: exceptional beauty of the brown-eyed child, with closed mouth, finest bisque and painting. $1700/2200

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314. English Mahogany Wooden Plant Stand 9” (23 cm.) The mahogany plant stand on pedestal base with tripod feet features three small pot indentations below the open top tray for holding larger plant or tray. Excellent condition.

English, late 1800s. $300/500

315. Mahogany Chippendale Style Miniature Chest

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9” (23 cm.) The chest with beveled edging and neatly curved cabriole style legs with pad feet features one long drawer above three smaller drawers, each with dove-tailed construction.

Excellent condition, in the Chippendale manner, age uncertain. $300/500

316. Early Grodnertal Wooden Doll with Waxed Complexion and Wig 13” (33 cm.) All-wooden doll with one-piece torso and head, painted shoulderplate and face with rosy complexion under wax finish, blue painted eyes, painted earrings, closed mouth, original brunette human hair wig, elongated torso, flat-front lower torso, dowel-jointed shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, painted lower arms and legs, flat black shoes. Condition: structurally excellent, the wax finish has wear, original paint on arms in worn. Comments: Grodnertal, circa 1830s. Value Points: very rare doll with well-articulated body, unusual facial decorations. $1100/1500

Casimir Bru, circa 1872. This smiling poupée model was deposed in that year. Value Points: very rare variation of the beloved model, with original body and wearing original costume, undergarments, jewelry. Ex-collection Maureen Popp. $1100/1400

319. Exceptional American Wooden Cupboard with Birdseye Maple Panels

6” (15 cm.) The gracefully-shaped bench with arched cut-out at apron front and side panels has faux-wood painted finish to simulate a fine curly maple. Excellent condition. American, mid-1800s. $300/500

22” (56 cm.) The tall cupboard features an upper double door section with shelved interior and having bracket trim at the ogee-shaped roof, above a three-drawer chest with wooden knobs and dove-tailed construction. The cupboard is of fine walnut and the drawer front and cupboard door panels are a beautiful figured Birdseye maple. American, late 1800s. $800/1100

318. Rare Variation of the French Deposed Model of Smiling Poupée

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320. French Doll’s Tilt-top Table with Inlay Designs

17” (43 cm.) Celluloid swivel head on celluloid shoulder plate, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth with accent line between the smiling lips, unpierced ears, ash-blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupée body with shapely firmly-stuffed arms and legs, separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, Leon

7” (18 cm.) h. 9”diam. The circular table top of beautifully grained woods with petal inlay at the center is encircled by an ebony border, above a fancily-shaped pedestal base and rampant carved

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legs. The table has a hinged design at the back allowing the table to be presented in tilt-top manner, too. Excellent condition. French, circa 1875. $500/700

long flowing curls onto her back shoulderplate, sculpted ears, cobalt blue glass eyes, black and red eyeliner, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with tiny modeled teeth between the lips, muslin body, porcelain lower limbs, pretty antique costume.

Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1865.

Value Points: rarity factors include modeled teeth and blue glass eyes. $600/900

321. German Bisque Doll with Blonde Sculpted Hair, Blue Glass Eyes and Rare Modeled Teeth 15� (38 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead with blonde sculpted hair in

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322. Beautiful French Bisque Bébé by Emile Jumeau, Size 15 32” (81 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted dark lashes, roseblushed eyeshadow, brushstroked brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with richly-shaded lips, separately-modeled pierced ears, extended-length very lush antique brunette mohair wig, French composition and wooden fullyjointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 15 (head, and artist checkmarks). Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1886. Value Points: beautiful grandsized bébé has finest bisque, complexion and painting, fabulous wig, original body and body finish. $6500/8500

323. French Musical Automaton by Leopold Lambert with Unique Character Face 23” (58 cm.) Standing upon a velvet covered wooden platform is a bisque-headed man with highly characterized features,

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oval-shaped face with prominent chin and nose, brilliant blue paperweight eyes, nearly-closed mouth arranged in a haughty amused smile, fringed lashes, painted brows, original blonde mohair wig designed as 18th century periwig, cork pate, slender carton torso and legs, bisque forearms with curled fingers.

Condition: generally excellent, mechanism and music function well, originally designed as smoker but no longer functioning in that manner. Marks: N (script, head) LB (key) (original music tune label on base indicates two songs). Comments: Leopold Lambert, with commissioned bisque head likely by Jumeau, circa 1890; when wound, music plays and he alternately lifts the lorgnette, tilts his head haughtily backward, then lifts his lace-edged handkerchief as he turns his head toward it. Value Points: extremely rare character model face, not known on any other automaton or doll, enhanced by fine silk Marquis costumes, enhance the music and motions. $8000/10,000

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324. Early French Bisque Portrait Bébé by Emile Jumeau with Signed Jumeau Shoes 18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve-blushed eyeshadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, shaded and outlined pale lips, separately-modeled pierced ears, auburn mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists.

Condition: generally excellent, original body and body finish albeit hands have early light retouch. Marks: 8 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body).

Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1880, early portrait bébé by the illustrious firm. Value Points: endearing shy expression found only on the early bébés

by Jumeau is well-achieved here, the bébé wearing early bronze silk dress with lace trim, undergarments, silk bonnet, leather shoes signed “Bébé Jumeau Depose”. $3500/4500

325. French Bisque Brown-Eyed Bébé E.J. by Emile Jumeau with Signed Jumeau Body

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26” (66 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose-blushed eyeshadow, brushstroked brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, separately-modeled pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden body with straight wrists, pretty antique costume.

Condition: generally excellent, some body retouch. Marks: Depose E 12 J (incised on head, and artist red checkmarks) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1884. Value Points: dramatic eyes beautifully contrast the flawless bisque with delicate blush. $3500/4500

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326. Lovely French Bisque Brown-Eyed Bébé by Denamur 30” (76 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose-blushed eyeshadow, wide brushstroked brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with very full shaded lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fullyjointed body. Marks: E 14 D Depose. Comments: Etienne Denamur, circa 1890. Value Points: especially pleasing quality of bisque with delicate complexion enhanced by subtle blushing, original body and body finish, pretty antique dress and bonnet, undergarments, socks, and French leather shoes signed J. Jne. $2800/3500

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327. French Wooden Doll Furniture from Brittany 19” (48 cm.) h. The ensemble includes a tall narrow shelved cabinet with hinged door, open front cupboard with plate racks, four panel cupboard which is actually designed as a bed with sliding doors, and small chest. Each has original dark finish and classic symbols of Brittany design including pinwheels, ball and stick, and incised florals. Generally excellent. Brittany, France, circa 1900. $600/900

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328. Two French Maple Wood Doll Chairs 13” (33 cm.) and 18”. Of maple wood with natural finish and styled in the faux-bamboo manner, including high chair with tray, foot rest and woven rush seat; and arm chair with woven rush seat. Excellent condition. French, circa 1890. $500/800

329. French Bisque “Eden Bébé”

by Fleischman and Blodel, Size 14 30” (76 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows with feathered detail, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth with outlined shaded lips, row of tiny porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Eden Bébé Paris 14 Depose. Comments: Fleischman and Blodel, their deposed model of Eden Bébé, circa 1895. Value Points: fine gleaming complexion, original body and body finish, antique black velvet coat and bonnet, dress, undergarments, shoes and socks. $1200/1600

330. Rare French Historical Puzzle with Portraits of European and Asian Royalty 14” (36 cm.) x 9” box. Presented in sturdy wooden and card stock box with illustrations on the lid are three puzzles with portraits and illustrations of various royalty of the mid/late 1900s. Complete, puzzles excellent, box lid faded. French, circa 1900. $300/500 329.

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O’Neill illustrations of Kewpie; the doll was featured in the book, The History and Art of Googlies by Anita Ladensack, page 24. Value Points: largest size of Kestner’s socket head Kewpie with excellent bisque and great expression; the luxury detail of jointed knee appeared only on the larger size Kestner Kewpies. $3200/4300

332. Grand German Bisque Child by Kammer and Reinhardt

331. Large German Bisque Kewpie with Composition Body by Kestner 13” (33 cm.) Bisque socket head with solid dome, painted hair with forelock curl, topknot and side curls, brown glass side-glancing googly-like eyes, delicately-painted upper lashes, dash brows, closed mouth with thin line smile, blushed cheeks, composition chubby torso, toddler legs with side-hip jointing and jointing at knees, unusual loop-strung bisque arms with starfish-shaped hands.

Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: Ges Ges O’Neill JDK 12. (head) O’Neill (stamp on foot).

Comments: Kestner, from Rose

39” (100 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, brunette human hair, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, body repainted. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 100. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1900. Value Points: rare grand size of the gentle-faced child, with fine lustrous bisque. $1100/1300

333. German Bisque Child by Bruno Schmidt with Original Chemise and Wig 27” (69 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: BSW (in heart) 14. Comments: Bruno Schmidt, circa 1910. Value Points: pristine condition of the sweet dolly-face model with superb original wig, original body and body finish, original muslin chemise. $500/700

334. Wooden Mannequin with Red Linen Torso 31” (79 cm.) The wooden pedestal mannequin features a red linen covered torso with shapely bosom and derriere in the Edwardian era manner, with

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Excellent condition. Circa 1900. $500/700

pierced ears, brunette human hair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, original body and body finish, some craquelure on torso. Marks: Heinrich Handwerck Germany. Comments: Handwerck, circa 1910. Value Points: pretty doll with choice bisque, original body finish, beautiful antique costume. $500/700

335. Large German Bisque Child Doll by Handwerck 35� (89 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, open mouth, four porcelain teeth,

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336. American Wooden Schoenhut Boy in Antique Sailor Suit 15” (38 cm.) Allwooden doll with socket head, welldefined carved facial features, intaglio blue eyes with white eyedots and glazed highlights, black upper eyeliner, closed mouth, blonde mohair tacked-on wig, spring-jointed wooden body.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Schoenhut Doll Pat. Jan 17,’11 USA & Foreign Countries.

Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1912. Value Points: wonderful expression enhanced by original finish, original sailor costume. $700/900

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8” (20 cm.) Each is all wooden with highly-characterized facial features and hair, jointing at shoulders and hips, original (frail) costumes. Condition: structurally excellent, original painted finish albeit rubbed, shoes have touch-up. Marks: Copyright 1924 International Feature Service Pat. Applied for. Comments: depicted are Maggie and Jiggs from the 1920s comic strip, Schoenhut, 1924. Value Points: well-rendered depictions of the pop culture favorite couple. Also included is an original 1928 Schoenhut catalog. $300/500

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19” (48 cm.) All-wooden doll with socket head, deeply-defined facial features, intaglio brown eyes with white eyedots, tinted brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with full lips, flocked hair, wooden spring-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Schoenhut Doll Pat Jan 17, ‘11, USA and Foreign Countries. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1912. Value Points: fine original finish of the wonderfully carved doll, antique costume includes Schoenhut shoes. $600/900

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339. Rare American Brown-Haired Cloth Lady with Rare Coiffure by Martha Chase 15” (38 cm.) All-cloth doll with pressed and oil-painted facial features, slender-shaped face, brown sculpted hair drawn from her face into a coiled chignon at the back, painted large brown eyes, red eyeliner, curly upper lashes, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth in very solemn expression, oil-painted torso and limbs with stitch-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, separately-stitched thumbs. Condition: near mint. Marks: (Chase logo stamp on leg) The Chase Hospital Doll (label on back torso).

Comments: Martha Chase, circa 1910, from her series of storybook characters. Value Points: perfectly-preserved doll with rare hair style and rare brown eyes. $900/1300

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340. Very Rare American Cloth Black Complexioned Boy by Martha Chase in Exhibition Size 37” (94 cm.) All-cloth doll with firmly-pressed and oil-painted complexion, hair and facial features, black painted short hair, brown eyes, closed mouth, muslin stitch-jointed body, oil-painted lower arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Martha Chase, early 1900s, the doll was likely presented as a promotional model; included is a red and white checkered dress, apron and bandana with the oral history that the doll once sat in the

window of a peanut factory in Georgia. Value Points: wonderful doll with original complexion and painting, wearing antique woolen boy’s suit, stockings, leather shoes. $1200/1600

341. American Wooden Spark Plug and Barney Google by Schoenhut 8” (20 cm.) Each is all wooden with painted features and accessories, Barney with long pointy nose with googly eyes, wooden top hat, and with original jacket (pants replaced), along with Spark Plug horse with painted harness and facial features, leather ears, rope tail, and felt yellow blanket labeled “Spark Plug”. Each has original paper label “Copyright 1922 by King Features Syndicate, Inc. Patent Applied for”. Generally excellent. Schoenhut, circa 1910. $400/600

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343. French Bisque Taufling Baby as Candy Container 12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head with dark glass eyes, closed mouth, painted features, attached to hollow cardboard torso which is covered with white pique taufling and trimmed with lace and blue silk ribbons, with matching bonnet and with pique bib lettered “Andre” in gilt embroidery. The torso separates at the midriff for use as a candy container. The doll head is marked F.G. by Gaultier. Excellent condition.

French, circa 1890, commissioned by luxury Parisian candy shop. $800/1200

27” (69 cm.) Bisque socket head, very deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose-blushed eyeshadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, dimpled chin and philtrum, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig over cork pate, French kid bébé body with Chevrot hinged hips, wooden lower legs, bisque forearms and hands, pretty antique costume. Condition: bisque head excellent, reglue on shoulderplate, fingers on right hand restored, body sturdy. Marks: Bru Jne 11 (head) No 11 Bru Jne (shoulders) Bébé Bru... (paper label on front torso). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1885.

Value Points: splendid eyes contrast her beautiful complexion with fine subtle blushing, finest quality of bisque. $8000/10,000

344. Victorian Doll’s Brass Bed with French Dog 20” (51 cm.) The brass bed with unusual construction having dropdown side for use as day bed, with antique linens and lace drapes.

Resting on the bed is a white fur-covered dog with glass eyes and swivel head. Very good condition. Circa 1885. $500/800

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345. Gorgeous French Bisque Bébé by Leon Casimir Bru with Perfect Bisque Hands 24” (61 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate with modeled bosom and shoulderblades, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauveblushed eyeshadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with heart-shaped upper lip, outlined lips, dimpled chin and philtrum, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid bébé body with gusset-jointing at hips and knees, bisque lower arms and hands. Condition: professional restoration at right back of head and ear, shoulderplate and hands perfect, original sturdy body. Marks: Bru Jne (head) 8 (shoulderplate).

Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1882. Value Points: especially beautiful bébé with dreamy expression, very fine bisque and painting, lovely silk costume in the 1880 manner, antique leather shoes and silk bonnet, undergarments. $7000/9500

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Paris. Condition: bisque head excellent, shoulderplate has a large one-piece reglue at the back, chip below left breast, both hands restored. Marks: Bru Jne 12 (head) Bru Jne No. 12 (shoulderplate).

Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1885. Value Points: stunningly beautiful bébé with finest bisque and delicate complexion. $8000/10,000

347. Petite French Cloth Doll Portraying Silent Film Star Pola Negri 9” (23 cm.) Felt doll with oval slender face and elongated throat, brown painted eyes with dark eyeshadow, single-stroke brows, red lips, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: French, circa 1920, the doll portrays the silent film actress, Pola Negri, who immigrated to Hollywood from Poland and Berlin to become a small Hollywood actress. Value Points: pristine condition, wearing original lace costume, from the original owner who was herself a pledging Hollywood actress in the 1940s and winner of a Miss Hollywood contest (photo of her included). $300/500

346. Beautiful French Bisque Bébé by Leon Casimir Bru, Size 12, with Signed Shoes 30” (76 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate with modeled bosom and shoulderblades, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve-blushed eyeshadow, brushstroked and multi-feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with tiny tongue tip between the shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, kid bébé body with Chevrot hinged hips, wooden lower legs, bisque lower arms and hands, beautiful silk dress, undergarments, antique bonnet, leather shoes signed Bru Jne

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