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.
3. 14” Very Beautiful French Bisque Bébé by Leon Casimir Bru, Size 3, with Signed Shoes
7. 17” Exquisite French Porcelain Poupée by Adelaide Huret with Original Body
10. 25” French Bisque Blue-Eyed Bébé E.J. “L’Espiegle” by Emile Jumeau
12. 23” Rare and Beautiful French Bisque “Paris Bébé” by Emile Jumeau in Couturier Costume
13. 15” Wonderful German Bisque Googly, Model 221, by Kestner
16. 13” German Bisque Glass-Eyed Kewpie by Kestner in Rare Large Size
20. 24” French Bisque Bébé by Emile Jumeau with Incised Mark, Size 11
25. 12” Petite French Bisque Early Brown-Eyed Bébé by Rabery and Delphieu
40. 13” French Bisque Premiere Bébé by Emile Jumeau
42. 25” Important French Bisque Bébé A.T. by Andre Thuillier, Size 12
45. 22” Lovely French Bisque Bébé by Leon Casimir Bru with Signed Bru Shoes
58. 16” Rare German Bisque Character, 1448, by Simon and Halbig with Original Costume and Provenance
64. 20” Splendid French Bisque Blue-Eyed Bébé by Leon Casimir Bru in Original Costume
84. 26” Splendid French Bisque Bébé by Leon Casimir Bru with Signed Shoes
121. 14” Petite Bisque Premiere Bébé by Emile Jumeau
124. 18” Fine French Bisque Premiere Portrait Bébé by Emile Jumeau
144. 17” French Bisque Bébé by Emile Jumeau in Original Couturier Costume and Shoes
161. 23” Rare French Bisque “Paris Bébé” with Distinctive Modeling by Emile Jumeau
280. 15” Beautiful French Bisque Portrait Bébé by Emile Jumeau
305. 18” Rare Early French Bisque Poupée with Wooden Body and Fine Antique Costume
383. 11” Exquisite French Bisque Bébé, Size 1, by Leon Casimir Bru in Pristine Condition
384. 12 ½” Very Choice French Bisque Bébé by Leon Casimir Bru, Size 2, with Costumes
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1. French All-Bisque
Mignonette with Black Ankle Boots
5 ½” (14 cm.)
Solid domed bisque swivel head, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig in hip-length braids, slender torso and limbs with peg-jointing at hips and shoulders, painted white stockings and black heeled ankle boots. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1882. Value Points: most endearing expression, original lush wig, antique costume and bonnet. $700/900
2. French All-Bisque
Mignonette with Blue Ankle Boots
5 ½” (14 cm.)
Solid-domed bisque swivel head, large brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig in long braids, slender torso and limbs with peg-jointing at shoulders and hips, painted white stockings and blue heeled ankle boots. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1882. Value Points: beautiful wide-eyed doll has original wig and silk costume and bonnet. $700/900
3. Very Beautiful French Bisque Bébé by Leon Casimir Bru, Size 3, with Signed Shoes
14” (36 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate with modeled bosom and shoulderblades, blue glass paperweight eyes with darker blue iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with tiny modeled tongue tip between outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, slender kid body with gusset jointing at hips and knees, kidover-wooden upper jointed arms, bisque forearms and hands. Condition: generally excellent, one shoe sole missing. Marks: Bru Jne 3 (head and shoulderplate). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1882. Value Points: exemplary preservation of the most beautiful bébé, with finest bisque and painting, perfect original body and bisque hands, lovely antique costume including leather shoes signed Bru Jne Paris 3. $14,000/17,000
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4. Collection, French Accessories for Poupée or Bébé
6” (15 cm.) l. case. Including oval firm-bodied box with embroidered blue velvet cover and bentwood frame and handle; loosely woven blue fichu with ivory silk fringe; bead and chain necklace with cross; faux-pocket watch with circlet of blue stones; beaded blue stone and silver reticule; and purse with dainty bead needlework of floral bouquet on one side and medallionencircled landscape on the other. Excellent condition. French, mid-1800s. $400/500
5. French Miniature Borzoi Dog as Candy Container
6” (15 cm.) Paper mache hollow-bodied borzoi dog is lavishly covered with white fur, with shaved
muzzle and feet, brown glass eyes, and with removable head for access to candy container body. Excellent condition. French, circa 1890. $400/500
6. French All-Bisque Mignonette with Rare Brown Ankle Boots and Original Costume
6 ½” (17 cm.) Solid domed bisque swivel head, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig, slender bisque torso and limbs, peg-jointing at shoulders and hips, painted brown ankle boots. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1882. Value Points: all-original mignonette with very fine alloriginal well-detailed bébé dress, matching bonnet and undergarments. $900/1200
7. Exquisite French Porcelain Poupée by Adelaide Huret with Original Body
17” (43 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead with pale complexion, blushed detail and glazed finish, painted blue eyes with shaded detail, thick black upper eyeliner, feathered brows, delicately painted lashes, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, unpierced ears, lambswool wig over cork pate, gutta percha body with dowel-jointing at shoulders hips and knees. Condition: generally excellent, body may have early retouch to finish. Marks: Brevete SGDG Maison Huret Boulevard Montmartre 22 Paris (body). Comments: Adelaide Huret, one of the earliest models of her landmark doll, circa 1855. Value Points: very beautiful luminous complexion and especially fine painting of dreamy downcast eyes with decorative glaze at lower rims, rare original signed body, and wearing fine antique mode enfantine costume, black ankle boots are Huret construction albeit unsigned. $18,000/22,000
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8. Lovely French Bisque Bébé E.J. by Emile Jumeau in Velvet Costume
19” (48 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, lushly-painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair over cork pate, French composition and wooden fullyjointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose E. 8 J. (and artist checkmarks) Jumeau Medaille
d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1884. Value Points: enchanting splendid eyes complement the lovely bisque and modeling, fine antique costume including velvet dress, undergarments, lace frou-frou bonnet and leather shoes marked “Paris”. $4000/5000
9. Three French Market Baskets for Bébés
4” (10 cm.) 6” and 7” l. Each of the intricately woven baskets has rectangular box shape, center arched handle, and double-hinged lids at the top. The baskets were offered in Parisian doll shops as accessories for dolls, and were exact miniature models of ladysized market baskets of the era. Excellent condition. French, circa 1885. $400/500
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10. French Bisque
Blue-Eyed Bébé
E.J. “L’Espiegle”
by Emile Jumeau
25” (64 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, lushly painted lashes, mauve-blushed eye shadow, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with richly shaded lips, upturned corners of upper lip, dimpled chin and philtrum, separately-modeled pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent, original body and body finish. Marks: Depose E. 12 J (and artist checkmarks, head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1884. Value Points: superb luminous bisque and splendid eyes enhance the deeply-modeled features, original Jumeau wig, body, body finish, antique mariner costume including cap with gilt lettering “L’Espiegle” (playful) and signed Jumeau shoes “12 Paris Depose” and bee symbol. Ex-collection Huguette Clark. $5000/7000
11. French Bisque Bébé by Gaultier with Original Gesland Body
21” (53 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, very plump cheeks, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, dimpled chin and philtrum, pierced ears, auburn mohair wig over cork pate, Gesland padded stockinette body over metal armature allowing infinite articulation, composition lower arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F. 8 G (block letter markings on head and shoulders) Gesland (label on torso). Comments: Gaultier, circa 1884. Value Points:
23” (58 cm.) Bisque socket head with very full chin and lower cheeks, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, mauve eye shadow, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips and slightly upturned lip corners, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fullyjointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Paris Bébé Tete Depose 10 (stamp on head). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1890, the rare model was the result of Jumeau’s winning lawsuit against Danel & Cie which gave Jumeau the right to use the name “Paris Bébé”. The model was made for only a short time, and is considered the premiere model of the celebrated 200 art character series by Jumeau. Value Points: fine modeling especially around the mouth and dimpled chin, choice quality of bisque, wearing very fine original couturier silk dress from the atelier of Ernestine Jumeau. $6000/8000 11. 12.
dainty bébé with lovely expression, rare and original body, wearing original aqua silk dress, undergarments, stockings, shoes and woven bonnet. $3500/4500
12. Rare and Beautiful French Bisque “Paris Bébé” by Emile Jumeau in Couturier Costume
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13. Wonderful German Bisque Googly, Model 221, by Kestner
15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head with very round chubby face, large blue glass sideglancing googly eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly upper lashes, short feathered side-
angled brows with ochre shading, round buttonshaped nose with accented nostrils, closed mouth with watermelon-slice-shaped smile, shaded and outlined lips, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with distinctively-shaped hands and plump torso, side-hip jointing. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: G made in Germany 11 JDK 221 Ges Gesch. Comments: Kestner, circa 1912. Value Points: especially fine quality of modeling and painting of features, original exceptionallymodeled body with original finish, toddler costume. $4000/5000
14. German All-Bisque Shebee with Original Paper Label
7” (18 cm.) One-piece bisque head and torso with oversized head and bald pate, painted round pale blue eyes with white eye dots, black pupils and upper eyeliner, rosy button-shaped nose, inverted V-shaped lips, sculpted white smock, jointed bisque arms and legs, sculpted pink slippers with ribbons, original paper bib. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Copyright by Chas. Twelvetrees Hebee-Shebee Trademark (original paper label). Comments: Germany, designed by the American illustrator Charles Twelvetrees, circa 1920s. Value Points: rare to find original paper label, fine quality of painting. $400/500
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15. German All-Bisque Hebee in Rare Large Size
9” (23 cm.) One-piece bisque head and torso with oversized head and bald pate, painted round eyes with black pupils and upper eyeliner, unusually painted blue irises fill the entire eyes, rosy buttonshaped nose, inverted V-shaped lips, sculpted white smock, jointed bisque arms and legs, sculpted blue slippers with ribbons. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, designed by the American illustrator Charles Twelvetrees, circa 1920s. Value Points: rare larger size with especially fine detail of blush on plump cheeks, hands and knees. $400/500
16. German Bisque Glass-Eyed Kewpie by Kestner in Rare Large Size
13” (33 cm.) Bisque socket head with solid dome, painted hair with forelock curl, topknot and side curls, brown glass side-glancing googlylike 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 starfishshaped hands. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Ges Ges O’Neill JDK 12. (head) O’Neill (stamp on foot). Comments: Kestner, from Rose
O’Neill illustrations of Kewpie circa 1912. 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. $4000/6000 16.
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17. Extremely Rare
German Bisque Exhibition Piece Known as “Kewpie Mountain”
12” (30 cm.) h. x 11 ½” w. A bisque foundation is sculpted and painted to depict a grass and vine-covered hillside with tree trunk and branches, upon which are playfully arranged a frolicking party of multiple Kewpies, permanently fired onto the foundation during the original factory production, and which include rarities such as Kewpie drummer, Kewpie with cornucopia of roses tumbling playfully onto the head of another Kewpie, Huggers variation with top hat, another pair with Civil War helmet, and Kewpie on a swing. A one-piece trio of seated Kewpies oversees the entire scene, others read books or play musical instruments, and one joyful couple stand face-to-face, arms clasped to each other as they gaze lovingly into each other’s eyes. Doodledog stands guard, little Blunderboo Kewpies crawl along or climb trees to add joviality to the scene, as well as many others. Condition: generally excellent, rifle tip is missing, right hand missing on Kewpie on swing. Comments: Germany, circa 1915, from original designs by Rose O’Neill. The exhibition piece was cited in the 1983 research book, Kewpies and Other Works by Lois Holman who wrote “to my knowledge there were only two of these figurine statuary-type pieces in existence”; further research suggests there may have been six or seven. The exhibition pieces were created, under special commission in the German porcelain firm, and were designed as promotional centerpieces by luxury shops. This present example, previously undocumented by Kewpie scholars, has been in the hands of a private family from San Antonio, Texas for nearly a century. Points: extremely rare and important
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exhibition work, a highlight of the signature work of the noted American artist, Rose O’Neill. $30,000/40,000
18. Enchanting German Musical Handwind Toy “Dancing Around the Christmas Tree” by Zinner and Sohne
19” (48 cm.) h. x 10 ½”. 5 ½” dolls. Standing at a wooden platform with lithographed paper cover of holly leaves are six bisque dolls with blue glass eyes and open mouth, long blonde mohair wig, original body with wooden limbs, and each wearing original costume of young boy or girl. Holding hands, the dolls are gathered around a holiday feather tree with decorations, and when wound, the dolls twirl around the revolving tree, while music plays. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, Zinner and Sohne, circa 1890. Value Points: enchanting presentation and motion, the toy is perfectly preserved and all-original. $3000/4000
19. German Bisque Character in Wonderful Costume as Candy Container
11” (28 cm.) including ears. Bisque socket head, blue glass inset eyes, incised laughter and age wrinkles, comma shaped brows, pronounced nose, closed mouth with beaming smile, carton torso and legs, wire upper arms, wooden hands. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1890. Value Points: wearing green plush hooded bunny costume with ears, leather belt, pants, and carrying 18.
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wooden rifle and little paper mache squirrel; the doll separates at mid-torso for its original use as candy container. $800/1000
20. French Bisque Bébé by Emile Jumeau with Incised Mark, Size 11
24” (61 cm.) Bisque socket head, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the gently shaded and outlined lips, separately-modeled pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, lovely antique velvet costume and signed leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Jumeau 11 (incised, and artist checkmarks, head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, the incised depose model, circa 1885, was made for a few years only. Value Points: endearing shy-faced model is enhanced by finest quality of bisque, original wig, original body and body finish. $4000/5000
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21. Grand French Porcelain Glass-Eyed Poupée by Blampoix
28” (71 cm.) Pink-tinted porcelain shoulderhead, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, lightly feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, brunette human hair wig, cork pate, French kid poupée body with gusset-jointing, lovely silk costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Brevete...(torso stamp). Comments: French, Blampoix, circa 1865. Value Points: beautiful complexion dramatized by brilliant eyes on rare exhibition-size poupée, body especially sturdy. $3500/4500
22. German Porcelain Half-Doll “Lady with Lattice Basket”
9” (23 cm.) overall. Waist-up porcelain figure of nude woman with arms modeled away from torso, her right arm bent at elbow, and her left arm balancing a gilt-accented lattice basket on her head, sculpted pink ruffled cap over grey hair, painted facial features, attached to metal armature and porcelain legs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa
1900. Value Points: rare model with wonderfullydetailed features. $500/700
23. French Rosewood Lady’s Desk with Cast Bronze Mounts
11” (28 cm.) h. 10” l. Of fine woods with rich burled veneer designs, the slant front desk has elegant cabriole legs, and is trimmed with cast bronze mounts including two figural heads at each leg, garland around the lid, drawer pulls and more; the lid hinges open to fitted interior. Very good condition, few small pieces of wood missing. French, early 1800s. Ex-collection Mary Merritt Doll Museum. $1200/1600
24. French Pink-Tinted Porcelain Doll with Original Signed Body by Blampoix
16” (41 cm.) Pink-tinted porcelain shoulderhead with plump face, large cobalt blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, auburn mohair wig over cork pate, kid poupée body with shapely torso.
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Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Brevete...(partial stamp on torso). Comments: Claude Blampoix, circa 1855, who registered this depose for glass eyes in 1855. Value Points: beautiful early doll has
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lovely tinted complexion, original signed body, wearing lovely coral silk dress with ribbons, lace bonnet, undergarments, leather boots. $2800/3200
25. Petite French Bisque Early Brown-Eyed Bébé by Rabery and Delphieu
12” (30 cm.) Bisque swivel head with very delicate complexion, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eightloose-ball-jointed body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: R 5/0 D (incised block letters). Comments: Rabery and Delphieu, circa 1880. Value Points: very choice bisque enhanced by fine delicate complexion with soft blush, original body and body finish. $3500/4500
26. Rare German All-Bisque Miniature with Unique Orange Stockings
9” (23 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shapely torso, brown glass eyes, rose blushed eye shadow that matches cheek and chin blush, painted lashes, feathered brows, open mouth, two squarecut upper and one lower tooth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig with original ribbon, peg-jointing at shoulders and hips, modeled bent elbows, shapely legs with well-defined knees, painted ribbed orange stockings and black six-lace heeled boots. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 132. Comments: Germany, circa 1880. Value Points: especially fine detail of blushing on the well-modeled muscular body, beautiful face, rare painted stockings and shoes. $1200/1500
27. All-Original French Bisque Bébé by Emile Jumeau with Superb Rose Silk Costume
22” (56 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes,
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thick brushstroked brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, open mouth with row of porcelain teeth, shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 10 (and artist check marks).
Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1895, preserved in her original box labeled “Bébé Française Habille Mode Parisienne 10”. Value
Points: preserved in near mint original condition, with softest blonde mohair wig, aqua silk and lace costume, comprising original dress, bonnet, undergarments, socks and leather shoes signed “Paris Depose 10” with bee symbol. $2800/3200
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28. German Bisque Child Doll, Model 189, for Au Nain Bleu
12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 189 (head) Au Nain Bleu Paris Blvd des Capucines (label on torso). Comments: Sonneberg bisque doll, presented at the Parisien boutique of Au Nain Bleu, circa 1885. Value Points: pretty child with rare boutique label, antique lace dress and bonnet. $600/800
29. Two French Silk Parasols for Bébés
12” (30 cm.) and 14”. Including wooden-handled parasol with rare figural head of bonneted child at the hand grip, and with magenta silk and lace cover. And faux-bone handled-parasol with unusual curled hand grip, covered with unusual ivory silk printed with delicate silk roses. Excellent condition. French, circa 1885. $500/600
30. German Bisque Pouty Character “Fany” by Marseille
13” (33 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump cheeks, tiny blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, tiny one-stroke brows, accented
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nostrils, closed mouth with downcast lips, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent.
Marks: 231 DRNR 248
Fany A 0 M. Comments: Marseille, circa 1915. Value Points: rare model with most endearing wistful expression enhanced by finest bisque and painting, original body and body finish. $2200/2600
31. German Bisque Child
Doll with Closed Mouth, Model 949, by Simon and Halbig
25” (64 cm.) Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, German composition and wooden fullyjointed body. Condition: generally excellent.
Marks: S 15 H 949. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: very fine quality of bisque on the soughtafter closed mouth doll, wearing lovely antique costume and ruffled bonnet. $1100/1300
32. French Porcelain Lady as Rare Tisaniere
14” (36 cm.) Porcelain two-piece figure depicts woman holding watering can, her face finely executed with heavily-lidded downcast eyes, and with rich cheek blush and fine feathering around edges of her face, overcast by a bonnet with gildedged streamers. The figure is designed with opening at back for warming element, open top of bonnet for water infusion, and holes in spigot of sprinkling can for pouring of tea. Excellent condition. French, circa 1850. $500/700
33. Collection of Accessories for French Bébés or Poupées
Including 10” metal-handled parasol with silk cover accented by lavish silk fringe; faux-bone pin holder with sculpted fruit cluster; woven purse with brass dangles and closure grips; woven brown reticule; silverplate clasp faux-tortoise purse; porcelain pin with painting of young child; and taupe felt hat with brown velvet edging. Very good to excellent. Late 1800s.
$400/600
34. French Spindled Arm Chair with Tapestry Seat
11” (28 cm.) The wooden chair with fancily carved spindles at back and legs and with sturdy arms, has original tapestry seat with braid edging. Excellent condition. French, circa 1880.
$400/500
35. French Bisque Brown-Eyed Poupée by Adelaide Huret in Fine Early Gown
18” (46 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, plump cheeks and full throat, brown glass inset eyes, delicately-painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, unpierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, all-wooden body with swivel waist, jointing at shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees, and ankles. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Adelaide Huret, circa 1865. Value Points: beautiful poupée wearing early gown in superb condition, probably from the workshops of Huret or Mlle Bereaux, although unsigned, and with early undergarments, bonnet, stockings, and ankle slippers in the Huret style. Ex-collection Huguette Clark.
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36. Lovely French Bisque Bébé, Figure C, by Jules Steiner with Original Signed Body
25” (64 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with hint of smile, upturned lip corners, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over Steiner pate, French composition fully-jointed body, antique white pique and cutwork dress. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Figure C No. 5 J. Steiner Bte SGDG Paris (head) Le Petit Parisien Bébé Steiner (body). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1885. Value Points: most endearing expression with piquant smile, choicest bisque and painting, original body and body finish. $4200/4800
37. German All-Bisque Miniature, Model 886, by Simon and Halbig
7” (18 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, brown glass eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, peg-jointing at shoulders and hips, painted black stockings and brown one-strap shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 886 2. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: the little boy is wearing antique brown velvet best suit. $500/600
38. French Ebony Salon Chair for Bébé
10” (25 cm.) The salon chair with gilt-stenciled ebony finish has fancily-shaped back and spindles, and deeply tufted burgundy velvet seat. Excellent condition. French, circa 1880. $400/600
39. Petite French Bisque E.J. Bébé by Emile Jumeau
10” (25 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, antique undergarments and shoes. Condition: two hairlines high at mid-forehead. Marks: Depose E 2 J. Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1886. Value Points: very dear size of the wide-eyed bébé, original body and body finish, lovely complexion. $2200/2600
40. French Bisque Premiere Bébé by Emile Jumeau
13” (33 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 5 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878. Value Points: the premiere bébé model of Jumeau has finest delicate bisque and painting, original body and body finish, antique dress of broderie Anglaise, woven bonnet undergarments, leather shoes. $4500/5500
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41. Wonderful Pair of German Bisque Figurines in Amusing Scene
18” (46 cm.) The sculpted pair of young boy and girl are posed in a playful manner with lavishly decorated and gilt accented costumes, he with hammer and tambourine, and she with scrolled document lettered Journal du Tapageurs. Germany, circa 1880, the heavy cast weight and outstanding details of both modeling and decoration indicate luxury production. $600/800
42. Important French Bisque Bébé A.T.
by Andre Thuillier, Size 12
25” (64 cm.) Bisque socket head with full cheeks and chin, deeply set
eye sockets, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick black eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the very full lips, upturned lip corners, pierced ears, brunette hand-tied human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: A 12 T. Comments: Andre Thuillier, circa 1882. Value Points: outstanding sculpting emphasizing the facial planes about the eyes and mouth, finest quality of bisque and painting, original body and body finish, lovely antique costume including signed leather shoes. The doll is shown on the cover of Coleman’s Encyclopedia of Dolls $28,000/32,000
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43. Very Beautiful French Bisque Portrait Poupée
by Pierre François Jumeau
22” (56 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with darker iris rims, dark eyeliner, delicately painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with shaded lips, separately-modeled pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, kid poupée body with shapely torso, gusset jointing at hips and knees, wooden arms with dowel-articulation at shoulders, elbows and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Pierre-François Jumeau, circa 1870. Value Points: exceptionally beautiful example of the early portrait poupée, with finest bisque and painting, very fine body with rare wooden arms. $3500/4500
44. Rare French Bisque Poupée
by Leon Casimir Bru with
Deposed Bru Wooden Body
17” (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged
bisque shoulderplate, blue glass enamel inset eyes with thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line between the slightly smiling lips with upturned lip corners, ears pierced into head, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, all-wooden body with shapely torso, dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees and ankles, ballswivel waist, scalloped-edge kid collarette. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1867, the lady doll has his deposed body model and early version of the smiling face model. Value Points: very beautiful poupée with fine quality of painting and bisque, all original body finish with deluxe quality of sculpting especially fingers and toes. $4500/6500
44.1. Fine Hepplewhite Chest and Framed Portrait Prints
12” (30 cm.) h. x 12” w. The finely-grained curved front chest with edging on three drawers features wooden knobs and bone accents. Along with pair of framed prints, 7” x 4”, featuring images of fashionable women.
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45. Lovely French Bisque Bébé by Leon Casimir Bru with Signed Bru Shoes
22” (56 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kidedged bisque shoulderplate with modeled bosom and shoulderblades, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows with feathered detail, shaded nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, slender kid bébé body with Chevrot hinging at hips, jointed wooden lower legs, kid-over wooden upper arms, jointed bisque lower arms and hands.
Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bru Jne 10 (head and shoulders) Bébé Bru...(original paper label on torso).
Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1886. Value Points: very fine state of preservation, with original sturdy body, perfect bisque hands, lovely antique velvet costume and signed shoes “Bru Jne Paris 10”. $14,000/18,000
46. French Bisque Bébé Teteur by Leon Casimir Bru, Size 6
16” (41 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kidedged bisque shoulderplate with modeled bosom and shoulderblades, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, rose blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils, open mouth designed to accommodate to bottle nipple, keywind at back of head designed to create suction for bottle, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid bébé body with Chevrot hinged hips, jointed wooden legs, jointing at shoulders, bisque lower arms, purple velvet costume of musician and carrying mandolin.
Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bru Jne 6 (head and shoulder) Bébé Bru Bte SGDG (paper label on torso). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, the Bébé Teteur model, circa 1886. Value Points: rare model with fine quality bisque and charming costume. $7000/9000
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Mark by Emile Jumeau
17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Jumeau (incised, and artist checkmarks). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1885. Value Points: lovely shyfaced bébé with original body and body finish, antique costume including burgundy silk dress, frou-frou ruffled bonnet, leather shoes with silk rosettes signed C.M. $3200/3600
48. French Musical Automaton “Troubadour with Banjo” by Leopold Lambert
20” (51 cm.) Standing upon a green velvet-covered base is a bisque head doll with blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, open mouth, row of tiny porcelain teeth, slender carton torso and legs, wire upper arms, bisque forearms, wearing velvet burgundy troubadour costume with metallic gilt trim, matching cap, red silk slippers, and holding a wooden banjo. When wound, music plays, he turns his head side-to-side and strums his banjo. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau 2 (head) L.B. (key). Comments: Leopold Lambert, circa 1890. Value Points: charming performer, with beautiful eyes, rare perfect bisque hands, original costume. Ex-collection Huguette Clark. $2500/3500
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49. Early English Wooden Doll with Gentle Presence
23” (58 cm.) One-piece wooden head and torso having shaped definition of facial lines including cheekbones, full lower cheeks, aquiline nose, little pointy chin, strong well-defined throat, painted pale complexion with blush spots on cheeks, fringed painted lashes encircling the black enamel inset eyes, dot-fringed brows, closed mouth with center accent line, brunette human hair, modeled bosom and tapered waist, block torso below the waist, doweljointed wooden legs with knee and hip jointing, shapely lower legs with defined calves, wooden arms jointed at shoulders and elbows, separately carved spatula-like fingers, wearing early silk gown, undergarments, stockings. Condition: generally excellent, nose rub. Comments: English, early 18th century. Value Points: elegant larger size and gentle presence are enhanced by well-preserved original condition. $24,000/29,000
50. Neapolitan EbonyComplexioned King in Elaborate Royal Robes
12” (30 cm.) Polychromed terra cotta head turned to the side, ebony black complexion, enamel eyes, sculpted short curly hair, tow-wrapped posable armature body, carved wooden lower arms and legs, painted grey stockings and brown shoes, wearing original royal costume comprising silk striped breeches, ivory silk jacket with pearl appliques and matching shirt, brocade tapestry collared cap, with metallic gilt braid border, sash, and royal turban with surmounting crown and pearl beading. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Neapolitan, mid-1700s. Value Points: all-original rare model with exceptional costume. $2200/2500
51. Grand Neapolitan as Persian Prince in Royal Robes
22” (56 cm.) Polychromed terra cotta shoulderhead depicting strong-featured black-complexioned man, enamel eyes, sculpted short cropped curled hair, firmly-set lips, tow-wrapped posable body with sculpted wooden lower arms and legs, painted black shoes and white stockings, wearing original costume of Persian prince comprising red silk coat with superb gilt thread embroidery over embroidered ivory silk vest, shirt, gold silk pants, coral necklace with silver jointings, and very elaborate turban enclosing silver crown and ornamented with strands of pearls. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Neapolitan, mid-1700s. Value Points: luxury presepio in grand size, superb sculpting and exceptional costume. $2400/2800
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52. Sonneberg Bisque Closed Mouth Doll “Dep” with Lovely Original Costume
23” (58 cm.) Bisque socket head, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, dimpled chin and philtrum, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Dep 11. Comments: Sonneberg, the bisque head by Simon and Halbig was offered by Sonneberg firms as competition to the French market,
and was also presented by Jumeau and later SFBJ on their French bodies, circa 1895. Value Points: beautiful doll with dramatic eyes is wearing original aqua silk dress with lace collar, fancy original matching bonnet. $1200/1700
53. Sonneberg Bisque Doll in the Bru Look-Alike Manner
15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, amber brown glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined lips, dimpled chin and philtrum, auburn mohair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 9. Comments: Sonneberg, circa 1880, made to compete with the French doll market, the doll closely resembles the “circle-dot” model of Bru. Value Points: lovely doll with appealing rich blushing. $1200/1600
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German Bisque Closed Mouth Child by Kestner
12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, nicely costumed as little boy. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 7. Comments: Kestner, circa 1885. Value Points: dear size of the plump faced little lad, fine quality of bisque and painting. $700/900
55. German Bisque Closed Mouth Child Doll by Kestner
19” (48 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, smoky eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils 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, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 13. Comments: Kestner, circa 1885. Value Points: dear gentle expression is enhanced by finest bisque and painting, original body and body finish. $1200/1500
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Rare German 19th Century Mechanical
Pull Toy with Early Simon and Halbig Doll
12” (30 cm.) h. 10” x 6” base. Posed upon a wooden platform with lithographed paper cover and metal spoked wheels, is a bisque head doll with brown glass enamel eyes, painted features, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, carton torso, wooden arms and legs, painted fancy red stockings and black boots, and wearing her original Normandy style costume. She stands alongside a paper mache cow with flocked finish and amber glass eyes, nearby a wooden bucket and feed trough. When pulled along, the girl bends forward and back as though urging the cow along, and periodically the cow “moos”. The elaborate yet simple mechanical strings are visible on the open underside of the base. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 862 (doll head). Comments: circa 1880, maker unknown. Value Points: unusually beautiful face on
mechanical toy, wearing wonderful original costume, with mooing and mechanical movement. $3000/4000
57. German Bisque Character, Model 117/A, by Kammer and Reinhardt
21” (53 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with impressed dimples at lip corners, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R S&H 117/A 53. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912, their model marketed as “Mein Liebling” (my sweetheart). Value Points: appealing wistful expression, the doll is wearing wonderful red cotton dress with embroidered detail of broderie Anglaise, undergarments, red stockings, leather shoes. $2600/2900
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58. Rare German Bisque Character, 1448, by Simon and Halbig with Original Costume and Provenance
16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, small blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, lightlyfeathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with pensive expression, accent line between the very full lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1448
Simon & Halbig S&H 6. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1912, from the firm’s 1400 series created during the celebrated era of art character dolls.
Value Points: rare model depicting a wistful faced child has exemplary bisque and painting, and is wearing multi-layered original traditional costume of Sweden. The doll was originally acquired in Germany about 1912 by the owner of a Swedish steel mill as a present to the young daughter of his chief engineer in the village of Monkbo, Sweden. A halfcentury later, Frederick Matsen, the noted American scholar of quantum chemistry and himself the son of Danish immigrants, traveled to the village where he met the then-aged original owner of the doll, and acquired it to bring to America as a gift to his wife. The doll resided in the Matsen family home until 2022. $8000/11,000
59. French Game “Eureka” with Illustrated Board by Poulbot
19” (48 cm.) x 32” framed. The French game features a variation of dart board with poignant battle scene of children playing war and a center target with designated points; included is a the toy pistol and rubbertipped darts. The board is labeled with game name of Eureka, and the script message below “Desmormais, sone seuls autorises les armaments au tir Europe” (from now on, these are the only armaments authorized for shooting in Europe). The illustration is signed Poulbot. French, WWI era, during which time the French artist dedicated his works toward the protection and care of children wounded and alone as a result of the war. $600/800
59.1. French Poster Illustrated by Poulbot
25” (64 cm.) x 17”. The framed poster depicts a uniformed soldier offering a single flower to a young lady seated in a field, and the message calls out for all artists to join in the “fetes de l’adieu au Vieux Montmartre” on October 4 and 5 of 1913. Shortly thereafter, France entered the war. The poster is signed by Poulbot. Excellent condition. France, 1913.
$300/500
60. French Composition Mechanical Doll “Tata”
Designed by Poulbot for Roullet
& Decamps
14” (36 cm.) Paper mache head with painted facial features depicting widebeaming smiling girl, highly blushed cheeks, blue upper-glancing eyes and brunette hair, five-piece composition body containing clockwork mechanism. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Roullet and Decamps, the doll named Tata was designed by Poulbot for Roullet et Decamps; when wound, the doll sways back and forth, in an amusing manner. Value Points: rare doll with fine original finish, well-functioning, original costumes, designed by French illustrator Poulbot. $1200/1600
61. Pair, French Bisque Art Character Dolls by Poulbot for SFBJ
13” (33 cm.) Each has bisque socket head with distinctively shaped face and highly characterized features, brown glass sleep eyes, tinted brows, ochre eye shadow, accented nostrils of tiny nose, closed mouth with center accent line that extends the lip line into hint of smile, blushed cheeks, auburn mohair wig, five-piece composition body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 239 Paris Poulbot. Comments: SFBJ, the dolls were modeled by the famed French illustrator, Francisque Poulbot, and represented war orphans of the Montmartre district of Paris, circa 1914. The dolls, named Nenette and Rintintin by the artist, were produced by SFBJ, and offered in several Paris department store catalogs for one or two years only as special feature items. Value Points: quite rare to find as a pair, the uniquely sculpted dolls have fine quality bisque and painting, she wearing her original costume. $13,000/16,000
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62. Charming French Musical Automaton “Parlor Maid Serving Tea” by Roullet & Decamps
19” (48 cm.) Standing upon a velvet covered base is a bisque lady, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, lushly-painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig with cork pate, bisque shoulderplate, shapely lady carton torso and slender legs, wire upper arms, bisque forearms, wearing original silk and lace parlor maid costume and holding a porcelain tea tray in left hand and porcelain cup in her right hand. When wound, music plays while she turns her head side to side, and lifts the cup as though to sip. Condition: generally excellent, mechanism and music function well. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 1 (and artist checkmarks on head). Comments: Roullet & Decamps, circa 1890. Value Points: rare model with beautiful face, lady style body, original costume and accessories. Ex-collection Huguette Clark.
$4500/6500
63. French Maple Wood Bébé Chair with Tufted Seat
13” (33 cm.) The maple wood chair with natural finish has shapely spindles and arms in faux-bamboo styling, and seat which is upholstered in deeply-tufted aqua silk with silk-covered buttons. Excellent condition, some silk frailty. French, circa 1885. $400/500
64. Splendid French Bisque Blue-Eyed Bébé by Leon Casimir Bru in Original Costume
20” (51 cm.) Pressed bisque swivel head on kidedged bisque shoulderplate with modeled bosom and shoulderblades, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with dark eyeliner, painted short curly dark lashes, slightly modeled brushstroked and multi-feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with tiny sculpted stuck-out tongue tip, shaded and outlined lips, dimpled chin and philtrum, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid bébé body with Chevrot jointing at hips, wooden lower legs, kid-over-wooden upper arms, bisque forearms. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bru Jne 7 (head and shoulder plate) (original paper label on torso). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, early Chevrot era, circa 1885. Value Points: very beautiful expression is a felicitous blend of elegant gentleness, lovely sculpting and bisque, original body with perfect hands, original silk costume, bonnet, undergarments, stockings, and leather shoes signed Bru Jne Paris 7. $22,000/27,000
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Pair, German All-Bisque Miniature Dolls in Original Costumes
5” (13 cm.) Each has bisque swivel head on bisque torso, bright blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed
18” (46 cm.) Standing upon a wooden wheeled platform with lithographed paper floor cover is a paper mache figure of Polichinelle with painted facial features, wide smiling expression wearing classic Polichinelle costume with lace, silk ribbons and brass bell trim, a drum with surmounted cymbal held on his back, and brass cymbals held in extended hands. When pulled along, his head bobs up and down causing the drum cymbal to clang, and his arms clang the cymbals held in his hands. Condition: generally excellent, few moth holes in costume. Comments: French, circa 1890. Value Points: amusing toy of the classic French character is well-preserved and functioning well. $1800/2200
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bisque arms and legs, painted shoes and socks. Condition: generally excellent.
Comments: Germany, circa 1890. Value Points: the little pair are wearing their original silk costumes.
$400/500
67. French Musical Marotte with Original Costume
11” (28 cm.)
Bisque head with blue glass eyes, painted features, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, is attached to a ballshaped body which contains music box, and is resting upon a wooden handle. When twirled, music plays. Condition: generally excellent.
Comments: French, circa 1885. Value Points: the musical marotte or party favor has original silk and lace costume and cap, and functions well.
$400/600
68. French Bisque Premiere Brown-Eyed Bébé by Emile Jumeau
16” (41 cm.)
Bisque socket head, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 5 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878. Value Points: early period bébé with fine delicate bisque, finely rendered eye shadow and lips. $4000/4500
69. German All-Bisque Miniature in Fanciful Costume
6 ½” (17 cm.) One-piece bisque head, torso and legs, loop-jointed bisque arms, very plump face, painted blue eyes with red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, painted knee-high white stockings and brown two-strap heeled shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1900. Value Points: the doll is wearing a charming knit costume comprising matching dress, hat and purse. $300/400
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70. French Bisque Poupée with Cobalt Glass Eyes and Piquant Expression
18” (46 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, delicate complexion, cobalt blue glass eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils and brows, closed mouth with upturned lip corners and delicately-accented lips, ears pierced into head, auburn mohair wig in elaborate coiffure, kid poupée shapely body with gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees.
Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 4 (head and shoulders).
Comments: French, circa 1865. Value Points: very beautiful delicate bisque is contrasted by vivid cobalt eyes and charming painting of lips, sturdy body, fine antique costume. $2400/2800
71. Early HandPainted Miniature Folding Fan
2” (5 cm.) The bone fifteenblade folding fan is handpainted on both sides, one side with romantic 18th century scene, and the other a landscape
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72. Rare and Exceptional Pair of French Figurines of 1867
17” (43 cm.) The solid cast bisque figurines depict a young girl and boy with very elaborately detailed costumes and accessories, each mounted upon an attached bisque plinth, of which hers is gilt lettered J.E. to
G.A., and his is lettered “Paris 1867”, which was the year of the Paris International Exposition. Each has a beloved animal at its side to which tender gazes are cast, and both the sculpting and painting of faces and costumes are extraordinary. French, circa 1867. $800/1200
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73. German Bisque Lady Doll with Dresden Ornaments and Glass Eyes by C.F. Kling
21” (53 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead of lady, sculpted brown hair with arranged poufs of curls at sides and back of head and clusters of tiny curls at each side of forehead, with decorative pink hair bow, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, pierced ears, sculpted decoration of shoulderplate includes Dresden ruffles and gilt-edged beading, with painted blue edging, muslin stitch-jointed body, leather arms, nicely costumed in antique gown. Condition: generally excellent, slight restoration at hair bow. Comments: Germany, attributed to C.F. Kling, circa 1870. Value Points: rarity factors include brown hair, pierced ears, glass eyes and very fancily decorated bodice. $1200/1500
74. German Bisque Lady Doll with Brown Sculpted Hair by Simon and Halbig
19” (48 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead of adult woman, elongated throat, brown sculpted hair with lavish cluster of curls at her forehead, arranged in a cluster on her crown and extending into lavish curls behind her pierced ears, painted blue eyes, red and thick black eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, muslin stitchjointed body, sewn-on red leather boots, leather arms, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S H. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1880. Value Points: rarely found model with beautifully-modeled brown hair. $800/1000
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75. German Bisque Lady Doll with Rare Brown Sculpted Coiffure
20” (51 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead of lady with elongated throat, brown sculpted hair with tiny tendrils of curls at forehead and casually arranged loose curls behind her sculpted pierced ears, painted facial features, blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, muslin stitch-jointed body, red leather boots, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: rare coiffure including brown hair and unusual styling which includes two original holes at front crown for insertion of hair ornament. $900/1100
76. German Bisque Lady Doll with Rare Brown Sculpted Coiffure and Glass Eyes
23” (58 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead of lady with elongated throat, brown sculpted hair with tiny tendrils of curls at forehead and casually arranged loose curls behind her sculpted pierced ears, blue glass inset eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, painted lashes, accented nostrils, closed mouth, muslin stitch-jointed body, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: rare glass eyes, and rare coiffure including brown hair and unusual styling which includes two original holes at front crown for insertion of hair ornament.
$1100/1300
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Casimir Bru
14” (36 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue paperweight inset eyes with darker iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with upturned lip corners in gentle smile, pierced ears, brunette human hair coiffure in elaborate coiffure, cork pate, French kid poupée body with square-cut collarette, gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees. Condition: generally excellent. Mark: C (head and shoulders). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1872, the model was deposed by Bru in that year. Value Points: exceptionally fine state of preservation with exquisite bisque modeling and painting, fine antique costume. $2400/2800
78. French Gilt-Tooled Leather Secretaire
14” (36 cm.) h. x 9” w. The wooden framed secretaire has black leather cover with gilt tooling in the Boulle manner, and features a curved front which hinges open to silk lined interior, below cupboard top with beveled glass windows. Excellent condition. French, circa 1880. $500/700
79. German AllBisque Closed Mouth Miniature Child by Kestner with Bare Feet
7” (18 cm.) Bisque swivel head with kid-lined bisque torso, plump face, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, delicately feathered brows, accented nostrils, smug smile, blonde mohair wig, pegjointed bisque arms and legs, plumply-shaped legs, bent elbows, bare feet. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Kestner, circa 1880. Value Points: rare model with most charming expression, distinctive modeling of body, bare feet, very fine quality of bisque, original aqua silk and lace costume. $1600/1900
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81. French Salon Table for Poupée with Decorative Accessories
10” (25 cm.) w. 5” h. The wooden framed table with cabriole shaped legs has hinged top with padded interior, and is finished in dark brown leather with gilt tooled stenciling. Resting atop the table is a framed miniature painting of young boy in brass frame, pair of urns with silk floral arrangements, and bisque bust of young smiling child on goldpainted plinth. Excellent condition. French, circa 1875. $700/900
82. Petite French Bisque Poupée in Original Costume
14” (36 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass spiral-threaded eyes with darker blue iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupée body with slender torso, gusset-jointing at hips and knees. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1. Comments: French, attributed to Jumeau, circa 1875. Value Points: beautiful petite poupée, very sturdy original body, and wearing original dress and undergarments. $1700/2100
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83. Collection of Jewelry and Accessories for Poupées and Bébés
Including 2” w. gilt metal purse with brass frame, 2” blue glass perfume bottle with painted decorations and gilt metal cap, bone opera glasses, turquoise edged pocket watch with turquoise trimmed brass chain, pocket watch with fleur-de-lis pin, pocket watch with painted floral backing and gilt pin, and necklace with turquoise centered medallion, and various others. Excellent condition. Circa 1890. $400/500
84. Splendid French Bisque Bébé by Leon Casimir Bru with Signed Shoes
26” (66 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, modeled bosom and shoulderblades, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes with darker blue iris rims, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, rose blushed eye shadow, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with slightly-modeled tongue tip, shaded and outlined lips, dimpled chin and philtrum, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid bébé body, Chevrot
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hinged hips, hinged wooden lower legs, kid-over wooden upper arms, bisque jointed lower arms, lovely silk French genre costume of antique fabrics, antique ruffled frou-frou bonnet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bru Jne 10 (head and shoulderplate). Bru Jne...
(original paper label on torso). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1885. Value Points: splendid beauty of the perfectly-preserved bébé with choicest bisque and painting, perfect bisque hands, with original signed Bru shoes. $28,000/34,000
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85. Beautiful French Bisque Poupée with Cobalt Blue Eyes
17” (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, cobalt blue enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, delicately painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid poupée body with shapely torso, gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees, lovely ivory silk gown and undergarments, leather shoes, bonnet. Condition: generally excellent, sturdy clean body. Comments; French, circa 1870. Value Points: especially lovely delicate complexion enhances the brilliant cobalt blue eyes, original wig, body. $2200/2500
86. French Rosewood Vitrine in the Louis XVI Manner
8” (20 cm.) w. 6” h. Of fine rosewood with beautiful burled finish, the bombeshaped cabinet has gilt bronze edging, mounts, and escutcheon, along with edging around the beveled glass top surface allowing viewing of the interior treasures. The interior is lined with silk and velvet, and a key is included. Excellent condition. French, early 1900s, outstanding maitrise workmanship.
$1400/1700
87. French Wooden Vitrine with Gold Leaf Finish
18” (46 cm.) h. x 10” w. The wooden framed vitrine with glass sides and mirrored back features arched crest and carved details, opening double front doors, and glass shelving, with rich gold leaf finish. Excellent condition. French, circa 1880. $500/700
88. French Bisque Smiling Poupée by Leon Casimir Bru with Wooden Articulated Body
15” (38 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass
enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with upturned lip corners in enigmatic smiling expression, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, all-wooden poupée body with dowel jointing at shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees, and ankles, ball swivel waist. Condition: generally excellent, slight touch-up at left pierced ear hole. Marks: E. Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1872, the doll has his deposed wooden body of 1867, and deposed smiling facial model of 1872. Value Points: delicate complexion enhances the gentle expression on the sought-after model, with lovely antique costume including chatelaine and bonnet. $2800/3500
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89. French Bisque Bébé by Gaultier with Charming Expression
17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows with feathered detail, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition fully-jointed body, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 6 F.G. (in scroll, head).Le Parisien... (stamp on body). Comments:
Gaultier Freres, circa 1888, on Steiner signed body. Value Points: dramatically large eyes are enhanced by richlypainted brows, eye shadow and lips. $2700/2900
90. Three Pairs of French Shoes for Bébé Jumeau
Each is dark brown leather with brown overcast stitching and brown silk ribbons, tan soles, including two 3” pairs marked “10 Bébé Jumeau Depose”, and 1 ¾” pair marked “2 Bébé Jumeau Depose”. Along with two pairs of woven Jumeau socks. Excellent condition. French, circa 1888. $500/600
91. French Ebony Wooden Arm Chair for Bébé
15” (38 cm.) The wooden chair with ebony finish has fancy back spindles, finials, and spindled arm rests, and original upholstered blue chintz seat with floral pattern, braid edging and silk fringe. Excellent condition. French, circa 1880. $400/500
92. French Bisque Blue-Eyed Bébé E.J. by Emile Jumeau, Size 11
23” (58 cm.) Bisque socket head, very deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and multi-feathered brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the nose and outlined lips, separately-modeled pierced ears, dimpled chin and philtrum, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose E 11 J. Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1884. Value Points: brilliant eyes enhance the delicately blushed complexion, original wig, body and body finish, lovely costume of broderie Anglaise. $3400/3700
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93. Petite French Bisque Poupée with Trunk and Trousseau
11 ½” (29 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass spiral-threaded eyes with darker iris rims, dark eyeliner painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid poupée body with gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1875, attributed to Jumeau. Value Points: rare petite size poupée with dainty face and painting is impeccably preserved, wearing antique costume, undergarments, bonnet, shoes and socks, and presented in early domed trunk with lift-out tray, and an assortment of costumes including three additional dresses and a bounty of undergarments and accessories. $3500/4500
94. French Walnut Tilt-top Pedestal Table with Accessories
10” (25 cm.) h. 10” w. The Hepplewhite style round pedestal table with tilt-top construction is laden with a collection of miniature decorative accessories, including pair of porcelain figurines, Imari style jar, Dresden double-handled bowl with filigree cut-outs, and lidded jar with hand-painted scenes. Excellent condition. Circa 1885. $700/900
95. Very Beautiful French Bisque Bébé Triste by Emile Jumeau, Size 12
24” (61 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, delicately-painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, rose-blushed eye shadow, shaded nostrils, accented nostrils, closed mouth with shaded accented lips, impressed lip corners, dimpled chin
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and philtrum, separately-modeled pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent, original body finish with some scuffing. Marks: 11 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, an early example of the model known as “Bébé Triste” regarding its charming wistful expression, circa 1883. Value Points: especially fine delicate complexion and soft artistic painting of features, original body and body finish, lovely antique costume, bonnet, shoes, socks. Ex-Collection Huguette Clark. $10,000/12,000
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96. Outstanding Neapolitan Bearded Man Attributed to Sanmartino
18” (46 cm.) Polychromed terra cotta shoulderhead of deeply-tanned man, his head inclined and gazing to the side, very thick sculpted unruly hair with defined locks onto his forehead, sculpted stubbly beard and moustache, enamel eyes, pronounced nose, defined chest cavity, towwrapped armature body, carved wooden lower arms and legs, very expressive carving of fingers, wearing original costume comprising brown wool twill suit and homespun vest each with handstitched lacing holes, matching pants, burlap leggings, kidskin sandals, and with glass flask in woven bottle, kidskin water bottle with wooden cap. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Neapolitan, mid-1700s, attributed to Giuseppe Sanmartino, one of the leading sculptors of 18th century Naples, his works included presepio figures such as this as well as full sculptures, silver, and statuettes. $2800/3500
97. Neapolitan Terra Cotta Figure of Man
10” (25 cm.) One-piece terra cotta figure of man posed as though about to swing his clenched arms, his head tilted and gazing to the side and his weight resting on one foot, with sculpted short tousled hair and moustache, enamel eyes, painted facial feature, and with sculpted pants and waist wrap, posed on wooden stand. Excellent condition. Neapolitan, late 1700s. $600/800
98. Neapolitan Reclining Shaggy Dog, School of Francesco Gallo
6 ½” (17 cm.) Polychromed terra cotta dog posed reclining, its head resting on front paws, with sculpted shaggy coat of white and brown, enamel eyes, pink nose, defined paws. Excellent condition. Neapolitan, late 1700s, school of Francesco Gallo. $700/900
99. Neapolitan Aged Woman with Sculpted Cap Attributed to Lorenzo Mosca
16” (41 cm.) Polychromed terra cotta shoulderhead portraying an aged woman with stern expression, sculpted grey hair captured under a sculpted fitted cap with scalloped edge, deeply-incised age lines and well-defined cheek and jaw bones, downcast lips, definition of gaunt throat lines and goiter, towwrapped posable armature body, carved wooden arms and legs to above the knees, painted blue
stockings, black slip-on clogs, wearing original folklore costume with applique silk ribbons and banding, pearl-drop gilt earrings. Condition: generally excellent. Neapolitan, mid-1700s. Value Points: outstanding artistry extends not only to facial sculpture, but also age-modeling of hands and sculpted cap. Comments: attributed to Lorenzo Mosca, whose other works are included in the noted Bordoni Collection of Bologna and the Bayerisches Nationalmuseum of Munich. $1800/2300
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100. Early Obergammerau Wooden Doll with Fully-Articulated Body
13” (33 cm.) Carved wooden socket head with solid dome, well-defined carved ears, brown enamel inset eyes in welldefined sockets, brushstroked brows, closed mouth with slightly-upturned lips, defined nostrils and philtrum, all wooden body with plump childlike proportions, doweljointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, defined fingers and toes, wearing original costume of elaborately-detailed silk and brocade with gilt metallic and glass jeweled accents, matching cap. Condition: some typical scuffing and wear to original patina, painting is all original. Comments: Obergammerau region of Germany, mid-1700s. Value Points: the rarity of the doll is enhanced by its most expressive facial expression achieved by deeply sculpted features, fullyarticulated body. With blue ribbon award UFDC Chicago 2000. $8000/11,000
101. German Wooden Coach with Original Painted Finish
19” (48 cm.) l. (excluding handle). The wooden coach, designed to either be pulled along by handle, or attached to horses (not included) has larger spoked wheels in back and smaller in front, two hinged doors that open and close, fitted interior seat, driver’s seat, and original painted finish.
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102. Early Bavarian Painted Wooden Doll in Unusual Presentation
8” (20 cm.) One-piece carved wooden figure of woman with carved crown, posed seated and holding young child in arms, with painted details of costume and hair, along with cone-shaped textured brocade costume with appliqued bead and rhinestone trim. Excellent condition. Bavarian, late 18th century. $500/700
103. German Paper Mache Lady with Unusual Coiffure
19” (48 cm.) Paper mache shoulderhead with oval-shaped face and elongated throat, small brown enamel glass inset eyes, heavily-modeled eyelids, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blushed cheeks, tacked-on original mohair wig with tightly-coiled braided topknot and two darker brunette added poufs at sides of face, slender kid body with tiny waist, wooden lower arms and legs, wearing antique green silk gown, undergarments. Condition: generally excellent, body very sturdy, light craquelure on front shoulderplate. Comments: Germany, circa 1850. Value Points: rarity factors include enamel eyes, unusual coiffure, original body. $900/1200
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104. French Bisque Poupée with Cobalt Blue Eyes
17” (43 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead with plump rounded face, very pale complexion, cobalt blue eyes, black eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with upturned lip corners, unpierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupée body with gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees.
Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose. Comments: French, attributed to Blampoix, circa 1860. Value Points: beautiful complexion contrasts the brilliant eyes, wearing lovely antique costume of white pique with unusual accents, skirt, undergarments, bonnet and hat box, leather shoes. $2200/2500
105. Fine German Porcelain Vignette with Exceptional Details
19” (48 cm.) Arranged on a heavy cast porcelain base with sculpted ground cover and flowers is an open cart with sculpted drapes and cushions, upon which is seated a woman with flowing brown hair, clothed in a low-draped gown with painted floral designs; the cart is pulled by two porcelain ferocious tigers upon which are riding two playful babies, while another baby appears to push the cart, and a winged cherub is on the woman’s shoulder. Excellent condition, one small repair on tiger harness. Germany, circa 1880, exceptional detail of sculpting and design. $700/900
106. Grand French Bisque Poupée with Wooden Articulated Body from Au Paradis des Enfants
30” (76 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kidedged bisque shoulderplate, delicate complexion, brilliant cobalt blue enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, shapely wooden body with defined derriere and waist, doweljointing at shoulders, elbows, hips, and knees, with original kid-over-wood at the knee jointing, bisque lower arms and well-shaped hands. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Au Paradis des Enfants (original Paris label on torso). Comments: French, circa 1865, the doll; discovered in the attic of a French chateau near Dijon, France, was originally acquired from the prestigious Parisian toy store of Au Paradis des Enfants. Value Points: extremely rare grand size of the wooden fully-articulated body, with original superb bisque portrait head, original boutique label, exquisitely costumed in black and purple velvet and owning an additional costume. $7500/9500
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Porcelain Figure “Child with Pull Toy Horse”
4” (10 cm.) One-piece porcelain figure of young child with sculpted costume including Dutch-style cap, posed leaning forward as though to play with the toy porcelain horse on wheeled base which is placed at her feet. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1880.
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108. French Bisque Poupée with Unique Expression and Cobalt Blue Eyes
19” (48 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, deluxe neck articulation allowing head to swivel, tilt side to side and tilt forward, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, lightly-feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, ears pierced into head, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid gussetjointed body, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1868, with deposed neck articulation of Dehors. Value Points: rare facial expression with finest delicate bisque and brilliant eyes, rare neck articulation. $2800/3200
109. German Bisque lady with Sculpted Hair and Blue Glass Eyes
16” (41 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, sculpted pale blonde hair waved away from face into softly-waved curls tucked behind her pierced ears, blue hair ribbon at her crown, blue glass enamel eyes, dark eyeliner painted lashes, delicately feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, commercial muslin stitch-jointed body, kid arms, fine antique costume including pique jacket and plaid skirt. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: rarity factors include swivel neck, glass eyes, elaborate coiffure, original body. $1100/1400
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French Porcelain Figure by Jacob Petit
10” (25 cm.) One-piece figure of woman gathering flowers is posed standing upon self-base with painted ground cover and sculpted colorful flowers; she is posed
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glancing to the side with brown painted eyes, blushed complexion, brown hair captured under a white ruffled cap decorated with sculpted flowers and an opening at the top for placement of fresh flowers, wearing brightly painted costume including apron which is holding armloads of flowers she presumably plucked. The figure is signed JP in blue letters on the underside. Excellent condition, few tiny flakes at flower edges. French, Jacob Petit, circa 1850. $700/900
111. Early French Porcelain Poupée by Leontine Rohmer with Rare Body Style and Porcelain Arms
16” (41 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead with very plump facial shape, painted blue downcast eyes with shaded iris coloring, black upper eyeliner, painted all-around lashes, arched brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupée body with shapely torso, kid-over-wooden upper arms, porcelain arms to above the elbows, curled fingers, unusual side-hip jointing of thighs, kid-over-wooden lower thighs
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112. Beautiful German Porcelain Lady Doll with Fine Detail of Coiffure
27” (69 cm.) Lightly-tinted porcelain shoulderhead of adult lady with elongated strong throat, black sculpted hair waved into wide wings at the sides of head, and captured in a thickly-coiled chignon at the back of the head, painted blue upper-glancing eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, muslin stitch-jointed body with leather arms, stitched-on stockings and leather boots, lovely silk dress. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1865. Value Points: very beautiful lady with delicate feathering of hair around the forehead edges and elaborate coiffure. $700/900
113. Grand-Sized German Porcelain Half-Doll of Lady with Plumed Bonnet
8” (20 cm.) Waist-up porcelain figure of nude woman, her arms held away from torso with elegantly posed hands, head turned slightly to the side, painted facial features, brown eyes, single stroke brows, wide-brimmed blue
bonnet over brown arranged curls, three lavish feathers arranged atop the bonnet. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1900. Value Points: rarity factors include grand size, opulent feathers, beautifully-painted face. $500/800
114. French Bisque Poupée by Louis Doleac with Cobalt Blue Eyes
15” (38 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, lightly-feathered brows and lashes, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid poupée body with gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: L Depose 2 D. Comments: Louis Doleac, circa 1870, the facial model for his poupée was unique; he offered “undressed and dressed poupées” from his establishment at 72 Rue des Archives to luxury Parisian stores. Value Points: rare poupée with very beautiful facial model and bisque. $2800/3200
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16” (41 cm.) h. x 11” w. x 6” d. The upright desk, finished in ebony black with gilt accent scenes in the Chinoiserie genre, features a hinged drop-front writing desk with leather writing surface above three full-width drawers having bronze pulls and is fitted elaborately on the interior with cubicles, niches and drawers finished in red lacquer with gilt accents. French, maitrise model from the mid-1900s, in the 1840s style, with exquisite detail of cabinetry and finish. $800/1000
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116. German Bisque Flapper Era Doll, Model 401, by Simon and Halbig
14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed slender and elongated body with feet posed for heels. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Armand Marseille Germany 401 A 5/0 M. Comments: Marseille, circa 1918. Value Points: the pert expression, stylized original bobbed wig, and slender flapper style body are further enhanced by antique embroidered silk dress, stockings, and heeled shoes. $1100/1400
117. Trio of German Porcelain Half-Dolls in the Art Deco Manner
7” (18 cm.) , 4” and 3”. Each is all porcelain waist-up figure of nude woman with arms extended in highly-stylized manner, the larger with rare silver complexion overall and sculpted gold bobbed hair; the other two with pinktinted complexion, painted features, gold sculpted bobbed hair (one with beaded necklace). Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1915. $600/900
118. German All-Bisque Bathing Beauty with Mask and Mirror
5” (13 cm.) One-piece all-bisque figure of adult nude woman in seated
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pose, legs extended and crossed at knees, head uptilted as she gazes at hand mirror in her right extended hand, left arm bent at elbow and held to side of head, with original mohair wig, painted facial features including black beauty mark, black face mask, thigh-high grey stockings and grey heeled shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1915. Value Points: rarity factors include mirror, mask, mohair wig, beauty mark, and fancy stockings. $400/500
119. Very Rare German All-Bisque Seated Nude Man
4 ½” (11 cm.) seated. 4 ¼” length. Onepiece all-bisque figure of seated nude man, with amber tanned complexion, one arm resting on ground, the other held to his chin, painted black side-parted hair, painted facial features. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 80423 PP (incised). Comments: Germany, circa 1915. Value Points: very rare model with sunbathed complexion. $700/900
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German Bisque Fashion Lady, 1469, by Simon and Halbig
14” (36 cm.) Bisque swivel head with slender heart-shaped face, nicely shaped chin and elongated throat, small blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lower lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and accented lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig in upswept fashion, composition and wooden fully-jointed body with adult female shaping, slender limbs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1469 Simon & Halbig 2. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1910. Value Points: rare model in perfectly preserved original condition, original body finish, original wig, chemise, and with original blue and ivory costume. $2200/2500
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Petite Bisque Premiere Bébé by Emile Jumeau
14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass enamel inset eyes with spiral threading and dark iris rims, thick dark eyeliner, mauve blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, defined space between the outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, antique costume and shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1877, premiere model of the firm’s bébé. Value Points: most beautiful bébé with gentle expression, finest bisque, original body and body finish. $4500/5500
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Necessaire as Figural Egg in Basket Nest
7” (18 cm.) The metal framed nest posed ads though supported by crossed branches is finished with rich gold leaf and decorated with tiny green leaves, presenting in the nest an opaline egg which hinges open to reveal silk lined interior with gilt miniature sewing tools. Excellent condition. French, mid-1800s, an exceptional luxury necessaire. $600/800
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Half-Doll with Exquisite Wig and Floral Coronet
5 ½” (14 cm.) Waist-up bisque figure of adult woman with modeled bosom and throat hollow, 121.
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her arms extended from body with delicately posed hands, head tilted slightly to the side, elongated throat, oval face, downcast painted eyes, closed mouth, brunette mohair wig with decorative silk floral coronet. Condition: generally excellent. Comment: Germany, circa 1900. Value Points: especially fine sculpting and painting of gentle-demeanor lady. $500/700
124. Fine French Bisque
Premiere Portrait Bébé by
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18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head with very full cheeks, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading and darker eye rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, brushstroked feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined shaded lips, brunette human hair over cork pate, French composition and wooden eightloose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1877, the premiere luxury bébé of Emile Jumeau known as portrait. Value Points: splendid bébé with especially fine sculpting and painting around the mouth, beautiful complexion, original body and body finish, fine antique dress of broderie Anglaise, ruffled bonnet, leather shoes with silver buckles. $4500/5500
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125. Pair, German Bisque “Swingers” with Well-Detailed 18th Century Style Sculpted Costumes
9” (23 cm.) Each is one-piece bisque figure of seated boy or girl, arranged on swing seat with arms raised for holding the swing ropes, each with sculpted blonde curly hair, painted facial features gazing at each other, well-detailed sculpting and painting of 18th century style costumes, and each with attached bisque basket on back designed to hold flowers. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1885. $400/500
126. Rare German All-Bisque Googly, 131, by Kammer and Reinhardt
7 ½” (19 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep and side-glancing googly eyes, painted dark curly lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with shy impish smile, blonde mohair wig, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs, spread curled fingers, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig Germany 13119 (head) 19 (inside limbs). Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912. Value Points: the rarity of the all-bisque version of K*R 131 model is complemented by its absolutely delightful expression and fine quality of bisque and painting. $2500/3500
127. German Bisque Character, Model 2033, Known as “Wendy” by Bruno Schmidt
18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head with heart-shaped face, small blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2033 BSW (in heart) 537. Comments: Bahr and Proschild for Bruno Schmidt, circa 1912, the model is known by collectors as “Wendy”. Value Points: endearing expression, characterized by heart-shaped face, upturned nose, small eyes and full generous lips, antique costume comprising rose silk dress, undergarments, socks and kidskin shoes. $6000/8000
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16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with darker blue iris rims, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with downcast accent line between the lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S 9 H 949. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: lovely example of wistful faced doll, original body and body finish, original chemise, antique costume. $1100/1300
129. German Musical Mechanical Toy
“Dancing in the Garden” by Zinner and Sohne
16” (41 cm.) w. x 15” h. x 11”. Dolls 6”-10”. Arranged upon a wooden platform with lithographed paper cover are five dolls posed in a garden setting with two arched trellises of silk flowers; in the back are two seated bisque dolls with blue glass eyes, in seated pose on chairs, their legs crossed, wearing cavalier costumes and holding decorated carton guitars, three bisque head dolls stand at the front, each with blue glass eyes, original bodies and costumes. When porcelain-tip knob at the side is turned, music plays, while the musicians turn their heads side to side and strum guitars, and the three children twirl around and around as though dancing. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1890, Zinner and Sohne. Value Points: delightful and wellpreserved musical mechanical toy with all-original dolls and costumes, well-functioning. $1200/1600
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130. German Bisque Art Character, II, by Simon and Halbig
17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, short stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, brunette human hair, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique lace dress, undergarments, shoes, stockings. Condition: generally excellent, flaw above right brow with overpaint. Marks: Simon & Halbig S&H 11. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1910, from the firm’s rare art character series. Value Points: compelling gentle expression with especially fine detail of modeling and painting of lips. $2500/3200
131. Rare German Bisque Character, Model 546, by Kley and Hahn
16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, incised eyeliner, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line and wistful expression, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, original body and body finish, scuff on right arm and one finger restored. Marks: K&H (in banner) 546 4 Germany. Comments: Kley and Hahn, circa 1912. Value Points: rare model with most appealing wistful expression, especially fine painting of complexion and features, antique costume. $4000/6000
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132. German Bisque Art Character, Model 8050, by Gebruder Heubach in Rare Petite Size
10 ½” (27 cm.) Solid domed pink-tinted bisque socket head, light brown sculpted hair featuring curls tumbling onto forehead and two narrow intertwined braids at the back of head, with blue hair ribbon and bow at the crown, well sculpted ears, intaglio tiny blue painted eyes with white eye dots, brown short feathered brows, black upper eyeliner, accented nostrils of rounded nose, closed mouth modeled as though open with wide beaming smile, two rows of tiny painted porcelain teeth, composition body jointed at shoulders and hips, antique costume, undergarments and shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 27 8050 Heubach (in square) Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach,
circa 1910. Value Points: rare model with exceptional detail of modeling of hair and eyes, most endearing size. $3000/4000
133. German Bisque Figure of “Very Funny” Laughing Child
13” (33 cm.) Bisque figurine on self-base depicts a cheerful faced young child with sculpted short blonde hair waved onto his forehead, intaglio pale blue eyes, blushed shading around the eyes and cheeks, closed mouth modeled as though open and laughing, with row of painted teeth, sculpted smock and blue bow, on decorated base with original gilt lettered label “Very funny!”. Generally excellent, original stamp on underside. Germany, circa 1890, a nearly identical bust with slight variation in costume detail is known which has the label “Very, very funny” (with no exclamation point). $400/500
134. German Bisque Character, Model 117, “Mein Liebling” by Kammer and Reinhardt
31” (80 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and accented lips, brunette human hair, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, original body and body finish except light retouch to hands. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 117 80. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, their model marketed as “Mein Liebling” (my sweetheart). Value Points: fine quality of bisque and painting, wonderful mariner style costume and cap. $2800/3400
135. German Child’s Music Box with Dancing Doll 9” (23 cm.) doll. 11” x 6” x 5 ½” box. Standing upon a wooden box with decoupage accents of children dancing and a turn handle at the side which activate the simple musical mechanism within, is a bisque head doll with blue glass eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth,
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blonde mohair wig, wooden limbs, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1880, when handle is turned, merry music plays and the doll twirls around and around. Value Points: the charming toy is accented by the especially beautiful face of the doll, and functions well. $700/900
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136. French Bisque Poupée in Lovely Antique Gown
17” (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, plump lower face and cheeks, blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, ears pierced into head, kid poupée body with gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 3. Comments: French, circa 1865. Value Points: lovely fashion lady is wearing fine muslin gown with flocked dots, brown silk bows, undergarments, bonnet, ankle boots. $2100/2400
137. French Bisque Smiling Poupée by Leon Casimir Bru
17” (43 cm.)
Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with upturned lip corners in slight smile, pierced ears, blonde mohair
wig in coiled braids with interwoven pearls, kid poupée body with gussetjointing at elbows, hips and knees, squarecut collarette, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: E. Comments: French, Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1872 with deposed facial model of that year. Value Points: fine bisque and subtle painting of complexion and blush enhance the sought-after smiling expression, original sturdy Bru body. $2800/3200
138. French Maitrise Secretaire with Hand-Painted 18th Century Scenes
21” (53 cm.) The wooden secretaire features double-door cupboard above a slant-front writing desk, three wide drawers and two small pencil drawers which are fitted with bronze pulls. The slant front opens to a richly-fitted interior with various niches and cubicles, and the entire desk is decorated with romantic 18th century style scenes against an ochre-yellow painted finish. Excellent condition. From a series of maitrise model furniture, mid-1900s in the 18th century manner. $1400/1800
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Attributed to Jumeau in Lovely Antique Costume
17” (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, pale blue glass spiral threaded eyes with darker iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with shaded and accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupée body with gussetjointing at hips, knees and elbows. Condition: generally excellent, some darkening of kid. Comments: French, circa 1875, attributed to Jumeau. Value Points: very beautiful face with finest delicate complexion and blush, antique costume.
$2200/2600
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15” (38 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate with modeled bosom and shoulderblades, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and brows, rose blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined lips, pierced ears blonde mohair wig over
cork pate, French kid bébé body with gusset jointing at hips and knees, kid upper arms, bisque lower arms and hands. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (circle dot symbol) Bru Jne 3 (head and shoulders).
Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1880. Value Points: the beautiful early period Bru has lovely complexion, painting, fine original body with perfect bisque hands, lace antique costume and leather shoes signed “Bru Jne Paris 3”. $9000/13,000
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141. Petite French Bisque Bébé Steiner, Figure A
10” (25 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, pierced ears, brunette human hair over Steiner pate, French composition fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Steiner Paris Fig. A 3 (head) Le Petit Parisien Bébé Steiner Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1888. Value Points: lovely bisque, original signed body with original finish, fine antique lace costume and bonnet, and wearing tan leather shoes signed B (in script, for Bru bébé). $1100/1400
142. French Wooden Spindled Bébé Chair in Petite Size
9” (23 cm.) Wooden spindled side chair has unusual detail of spindle at back rest, and is fitted with original woven cane seat. Excellent condition. French, circa 1880, this is an unusual size to find. $300/400
143. French Bisque Bébé by Maison Bru with Original Body
16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with shaded lips, dimpled chin and philtrum, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, lovely antique costume and bonnet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bru Jne 5. Comments: Maison Bru, circa 1890, the body was introduced at the beginning of the Girard epoch. Value Points: most charming piquant expression with excellent painting of complexion and features, original body and body finish. $7000/9000
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144. French Bisque Bébé by Emile Jumeau in Original Couturier Costume and Shoes
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over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 7 (head, and artist checkmarks) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1888. Value Points: wide-eyed bébé with fine bisque and painting is wearing original couturier dress from Ernestine Jumeau atelier, original undergarments, woven socks, burgundy kidskin shoes with gilt lettering “Bébé Jumeau”, woven hat with tassel drops. $5500/7500
145. Three German All-Bisque Miniatures
2 ½” (6 cm.) -5”. Each is one-piece all-bisque with sculpted and painted facial features and costumes, including child in beach wear and cap posed as though about to dive, and another child in beach costume with tasseled cap and bare feet holding a tinier version of itself. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1900. $300/400
146. German Bisque Smiling Character Boy by Gebruder Heubach
12” (30 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead with sculpted short light brown curly hair in boyish style and with modeled forelock, deep blue side-glancing intaglio eyes, painted lashes, closed mouth with defined teeth, dimpled cheeks, kid pin-jointed body, bisque lower arms, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Heubach (in square) Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912. Value Points: fine definition of modeling around eyes and face which is so rare to find on smaller sizes such as this. $300/400
147. French Bisque Bébé by Emile Jumeau with Fine Mariner’s Costume
21” (53 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG (head) Bébé Jumeau Diplome d’Honneur (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1888. Value Points: pretty wide-eyed bébé has original body and body finish, original wig, and is wearing antique mariner costume, leather shoes signed Alart, and has leather sailor cap with gilt lettering H.M.S. Star. $3000/3500
148. English Poured Wax Doll with Rose Tinted Complexion
20” (53 cm.) Rose-tinted poured wax shoulderhead, blue glass inset eyes, lightly inlaid brows, tinted eyeliner, accented nostrils, closed mouth with downcast expression, inserted tendrils of blonde wig, softly-stuffed muslin stitchjointed body, poured wax lower arms and legs, bare feet, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, thumb tip worn away on right hand. Comments: English, attributed to Montanari, circa 1875. Value Points: most pleasing rosy complexion, original body. $800/1100
149. French Paper Mache Taufling Baby with Clapping Mechanism
12” (30 cm.) Solid dome paper mache head with light wax coating, painted curly tendrils above each ear, blue glass inset eyes, painted brows, accented nostrils, slightly parted lips, two rows of tiny teeth, hollow twill-covered torso which contains a bellows mechanism, wire upper arms, composition lower arms and legs, antique costume. When mechanism is squeezed, the doll turns head and claps hands. Condition: generally excellent, mechanism functions awkwardly. Comments: French, attributed to François Greffier who won an award for his dolls at the 1855 Paris L’Exposition Universelle; the dolls were described by an Exposition reporter as “very sturdy dolls, they move their arms and legs and make a plaintive whimper when you press their bellies”. Value Points: rare model with fine original finish. $800/1000
150. German Paper Mache Taufling Baby with Original Body
18” (46 cm.) Solid domed paper mache head with flat cut neck socket that accommodates to shoulderplate neck dowel, plump facial modeling of young baby, black glass enamel outlined eyes, heavy eyelids,
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feathered brows, closed mouth, paper mache shoulderplate and lower torso, cloth midriff and upper arms and legs, wooden lower arms and legs, paper mache hands and feet with loose babylike jointing of wrists and ankles, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, original finish. Comments: Germany, circa 1860, the doll was inspired by Japanese child doll that had just been introduced to Europe at the International Expositions, and is considered the forerunner of the German ball-jointed bisque child doll. Value Points: original body and finish, including blue ribbon ties at joints. $900/1100
151. Three Mid-1800s Framed Silhouettes
7” (18 cm.) x 7 ½” framed, largest. Each is hand-cut silhouette of young lady, two having arranged topknots of curls, and one with unusual braid which is highlighted by delicate tinting, each presented in original frame. Excellent condition. Mid-1800s. $600/800
152. Grodnertal Wooden Doll with Original Gown and Table with Wash Set
13” (33 cm.) The all-wooden doll has heart-shaped face and elongated throat, painted black hair with sculpted wooden tuck comb at her crown and painted curls framing the forehead, painted facial features, small brown eyes with defined eyeliner, tiny closed mouth, blushed cheeks, dowel-jointing at hips, knees, shoulders, and elbows. Condition: original finish with craquelure on face and back shoulderplate. Comments: Grodnertal, circa 1820. Value Points: beautifully detailed hair, wearing original simple white cotton gown. Included is wooden washstand with drawer, and with softpaste washbowl and pitcher. $800/1000
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153. Three Neapolitan Figures Representing Mary, Joseph and Baby Jesus
Including 8” Mary with polychromed carved wooden shoulderhead, brown sculpted hair in loose coil with tendril curls; 10” Joseph with polychromed terra cotta head, grey hair, beard and moustache, enamel eyes; 2 ¾” baby Jesus in wooden crib. Each of the larger figures has tow-wrapped posable armature body with carved wooden lower arms and legs. Condition: very good overall condition. Comments: Neapolitan, late 1700s. Value Points: rare to find complete set, each with excellent sculpting detail. $1600/1900
154. Neapolitan Terra Cotta Portrait of Moorish Pageboy
9” (23 cm.) Polychromed terra cotta head with ebony black complexion, tightlycurled cropped hair, enamel eyes, strong facial features, tow-wrapped posable armature body, carved wooden lower arms and legs, blue stockings and black boots. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Neapolitan, mid-1700s. Value Points: fine state of preservation with well-detailed costume, fine sculpting. $900/1200
155. Neapolitan Portrait of Elderly Woman with Exceptional Sculpting
12” (30 cm.) Polychromed terra cotta shoulderhead depicting an elderly woman with wizened features and throat, enamel eyes, strong nose and chin, impressed wrinkles, brown sculpted center part hair waved loosely from face and gathered in
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coiled bun, towwrapped posable armature body, carved wooden lower arms and legs, painted blue stockings and black shoes with red buckles, wearing original silk folklore costume with gold beaded necklace and embroidered detail of apron. Excellent condition.
Neapolitan, mid-1700s, exceptional detail of portraiture.
$1100/1400
156. Wooden Spinning Wheel with Flax
12” (30 cm.) The wooden spinning wheel with natural finish and fancily carved wheels is equipped with early spun flax. Very good condition.
$400/500
157. French Paper Mache Poupée with Fine Early Costume
18” (46 cm.)
Solid domed paper mache shoulderhead, oval face, small black glass inset eyes, painted lashes, lightly-feathered brows, accented nostrils, blushed cheeks, closed mouth with center accent line, brunette wig arranged with coiled braids around each ear and topknot, kid poupée body with shapely torso, gusset-
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158. German Bisque Portrait of Asian Child, Model 1329, by Simon and Halbig
22” (56 cm.) Bisque socket head with amber tinted complexion, small brown glass sleep eyes, black painted lashes and brows with feathered detail, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, outlined lips, four tiny porcelain teeth, pierced ears, black mohair wig in ornate arrangement, amber tinted composition and wooden ball-jointed body, floral printed cotton kimono with silk obi. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Simon & Halbig Germany 1329 9. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1895. Value Points: very fine quality of bisque and painting, with lustrous patina of bisque, original body and body finish. $1200/1600
159. German Bisque Portrait of Asian Child, Model 220, by Bahr and Proschild
12” (30 cm.) Solid domed amber-tinted bisque socket head, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils,
closed mouth with center accent line, downcast lips, pierced ears, black human hair, composition and wooden fully-jointed body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 220 3. Comments: Bahr and Proschild, circa 1890. Value Points: very beautiful model with choice amber-tinted bisque. $1100/1300
160. German All-Bisque Asian Child Attributed to Simon and Halbig
7” (18 cm.) Solid domed bisque swivel head with amber-tinted complexion, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes and single stroke angled brows, closed mouth, long mohair queue from crown, matching bisque torso, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white stockings and blue upturned slippers, antique silk costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: attributed to Simon and Halbig, circa 1885. Value Points: very choice bisque and complexion on the large all-bisque, all original body, beautiful embroidered costume. $500/800
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161. Rare French Bisque
“Paris Bébé” with Distinctive Modeling by Emile Jumeau
23” (58 cm.) Bisque socket head with very defined modeled curves of lower cheeks and chin, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips and slightly upturned lip corners, deeply-dimpled chin and philtrum, pierced ears, brunette handtied human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent.
Marks: Paris Bébé
Tete Depose 10 (stamp on head) Paris Bébé Depose (body).
Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1890, made for only a short time, the unique model is considered the first line of the celebrated 200 art character series by Jumeau. Value
Points: exceptional sculpting, bisque and painting, original body and body finish, antique costume featuring velvet cape, woven green velvet bonnet, embroidered dress, and leather boots signed C.M. $6000/8000
162. Japanese Pavilion Arrangement for Girl’s Day Celebration in Original Box
35” (89 cm.) h. x 25” w. An elaborately tiered and decorated pavilion with steeply pitched roof and accompanying panels is furnished with numerous accessories and fifteen dolls including the Imperial Couple, four guards, six musicians and three ladies-in-waiting. The ensemble is preserved in original wooden packing box, and is in excellent well-preserved condition. Japan, Showa era, circa 1930, an appealing smaller size with fine architectural detail. $1600/1800
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163. Exceptional Pair of Japanese Ichimatsu Dolls in Original Costumes
22” (56 cm.) Each with wood-composite socket head and lower arms and legs, lightly-tinted complexion, glass inset eyes, painted features, closed mouth; the boy has brushstroke painted hair, and the girl with
black human hair. Each is wearing original well-detailed costume with original obi. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Japan, early/ mid-1900s. Value Points: outstanding original condition of the luxury costumes is wonderfully preserved. $1500/1800
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German Bisque Marotte with Original Costume
14” (36 cm.) Bisque head with blue glass eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four tiny porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig, attached to ball-shaped torso which is then attached to wooden handle for holding as party favor or marotte. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, probably Zinner and Sohne, circa 1890. Value Points: wearing original blue costume with lace streamers, matching cap. $400/500
165. German Bisque Closed Mouth Child Doll by Kester
19” (48 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows with decorative glaze, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden six-loose-ball-jointed early body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 13. Comments: Kestner, circa 1885. Value Points: beautiful gentle-faced closed mouth doll, original body and body finish, lovely antique costume. $1100/1500
166. Rare Tiny Size French Bisque Poupée by Jumeau
11” (28 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows,
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accented nostrils, closed mouth, accented lips, ears pierced into head, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid shapely body with one-piece torso and legs, jointed shoulders, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878. Value Points: rare tiny size of the gentle-featured poupée with original sturdy body. $1300/1500
167. Three Victorian Purses of Needlework and Faux-Bone
4” (10 cm.) Including two needlework purses of colorful tiny beads with gilt metallic clasps, each with belt hook; and rectangular faux-bone purse with silk lining and metal frame. Excellent condition. Mid-1800s. $300/400
168. Grand Exhibition Size Bisque Bust of Smiling Lad
18” (46 cm.) One-piece heavy bisque bust depicting a young lad with slightly turned head, sculpted curly brown hair beneath a sculpted yellow cap with upturned brim, painted facial features, intaglio brown eyes, thin line black eyeliner, brushstroked modeled brows with feathered detail, accented nostrils, closed mouth with wide smiling expression, row of painted teeth, sculpted bodice with loosely draped neck scarf, open shirt, resting upon bisque self-plinth with decorative accents. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1885. $600/800
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169. German Bisque Doll, Model 1079, by Simon and Halbig in Original Store Costume
15” (38 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lower lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, commercial muslin stitch-jointed body, bisque forearms. Condition: generally excellent.
Marks: 1079 Germany Halbig S&H 4. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: fine original state of preservation, the doll is wearing original Swiss traditional costume including unusual rare coiffe. $800/1000
170. French Bisque Blue-Eyed Bébé, Figure A, by Jules Steiner
12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, auburn mohair wig over Steiner pate, French composition fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: J. Steiner Bte SGDG Paris Fre A 5 (head) (original Steiner paper label on torso). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1889. Value Points: especially lovely delicate bisque with fine painting of features, original body and body finish, antique lace dress and undergarments, white kidskin shoes. $1600/1800
171. French Bisque Bébé by Jules Steiner for Au Nain Bleu Parisian Toy Shop
15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes painted lashes, brushstroked brows with decorative glaze, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig with Steiner pate, French composition fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: J. Steiner Bte SGDG Paris Fre A 7 (head) Medaille d’Or Paris 1889 (body) Au Nain Bleu E Chauviere Paris (label on torso). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1890. The doll was presented at the Parisian doll and toy shop of Au Nain
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Bleu. Value Points: lovely doll has original body and body finish, original store label of Au Nain Bleu, and is wearing original dress of rose silk and lace, matching bonnet, undergarments, rose stockings, white kidskin shoes by Alart. $2800/3200
172. Early Period French Bisque Bébé E.J. by Jumeau in Lovely Costume
19” (48 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, defined space between outlined shaded lips, separatelymodeled pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 7/ E.J. Comments: Emile Jumeau, earliest period of the firm’s first signature doll, circa 1882. Value Points: lovely brown-eyed bébé, original body and body finish, lovely rose silk dress with lace and velvet ribbon trim, woven rose bonnet, undergarments, leather shoes singed C.M. $3800/4400
173. French Bisque Bébé by Bru, Girard Era, with Original Signed Bru Body
27” (69 cm.) Bisque socket head, dark blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows with enhancing decorative glaze, rose blushed eye shadow, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, dimpled chin and philtrum, pierced ears, brunette hand-tied human hair wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks. Bru Jne R 12 (head) Bébé Bru No. 12 (body). Comments: Bru, era of Girard, circa 1892. Value Points: finely-painted features with excellent modeling, original signed body and body finish, lovely antique costume. $6000/8000
174. French Bisque Brown-Eyed Bébé by Rabery and Delphieu
15” (38 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 over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: R 2/0 D. Comments: Rabery and Delphieu, circa 1885. Value Points: fine quality of bisque with delicately shaded complexion, antique wool jacket and black velvet pants, velvet tam, argyle socks, saddle shoes. $2700/3200
175. Rare French Bisque
“Mascotte” as Young Lad by May Freres
30” (76 cm.) Bisque socket head, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, brushstroked brows, rich rose eye shadow, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined and shaded lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig on cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Mascotte M (head). Comments: May Freres, Paris, circa 1890, the model was registered in that year and made for two or three years only. Value Points: rare model is enhanced by very fine quality of bisque and painting, with especially choice detail of blush on eyelids, cheeks and chin, original body and body finish, wonderful antique boy’s costume with cream wool double-breasted jacket and matching tan. $5500/7500
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176. German Porcelain Variation of Half-Doll in Unusual Pose
8” (20 cm.) One-piece porcelain figure of nude woman modeled from hips, her head slightly inclined to the side and leaning against her extended high right arm, her left arm with bent elbow held behind her head, overall tinted complexion, brown sculpted hair brushed to one side, painted features. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1915, rare hip-length half-doll and fine modeling detail. $500/700
177. French Bisque Poupée with Extra Articulations of Neck
17” (43 cm.) Pale bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, cobalt blue glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes, lightly feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, kid poupée body with gusset jointing at hips, knees and elbows, stitched and separated fingers. Condition:
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178. Rare German Porcelain Figure of Kneeling Lady with Dresden Lace Shawl
7” (18 cm.) The one-piece porcelain figure depicts a nude woman posed kneeling with legs folded beneath her, her head turned downward to the side, her arms extended and a richly-draped Dresden lace shawl resting over her left arm and modestly covering her lower torso, the figure resting upon a porcelain base, with brown sculpted windblown hair and
painted facial features, downcast eyes. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1915. $600/800
179. Grand Exhibition Size French Bisque Poupée Attributed to Barrois
31” (79 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered arched brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig over cork pate, French kid gusset-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 12. Comments: French, circa 1865, attributed to Barrois. Value Points: rare exhibition size poupée with very beautiful delicatelycomplexioned bisque, sturdy original body, lovely antique pique costume and cream cashmere capelet, undergarments, shoes. $3500/4500
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180. German Bisque Flapper Lady, Model 401, with Open Mouth by Marseille
14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair bobbed wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed slender and elongated body with feet posed for heels. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Armand Marseille Germany 401 A 5/0 M. Comments: Marseille, circa 1918. Value Points: rare model with
distinctive body, wonderful flapper style fringed silk dress, leather heels. $1200/1600
181. German Bisque Flapper Lady, Model 401, with Closed Mouth by Marseille
14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lower lashes, short feathered brows, closed mouth with center accent line, brunette mohair wig, original composition and wooden fully-jointed slender body with very elongated limbs, feet posed for high heels, flapper costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Armand Marseille Germany 401 A 5/0 M. Comments: Marseille, circa 1920. Value Points: rare flapper era doll with perfectly preserved rare body, closed mouth, unique sculpture of face. $1400/1600
182. Three German All-Bisque Fashionable People Attributed to Galluba and Hoffman
7” (18 cm.) Each is one-piece bisque figure of adult man or woman, with dimensionallyshaped body front, flat body back attached to flat-sided vase; each with painted facial features in haughty expression and each with very stylized fashionable costume of the 1918 era; including gentleman posed with cane, and top hat and great coat having black velvet finish, and two ladies, each with painted stylized costume (one with parasol), and each with dramatic crepe paper bonnet. Excellent condition, bonnets a bit worn. Germany, circa 1918, attributed to Galluba and Hoffman. $900/1200
183. Two German All-Bisque Ladies in Dancing Poses
7” (18 cm.) Each is all-bisque with sculpted hair, painted features, posed on original bisque stand and with attached floral vase including a pair of ladies in jazz dance pose, with pink or blue head
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bands on curly hair, painted grout costumes; and single woman in twirling dance pose, mischievous expression on face, painted green cap with green flounces. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1920. $800/1100
184. German Bisque Closed Mouth Child, Model 400, by Marseille
21” (53 cm.) Bisque socket head with elongated
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185. German Bisque Flapper Lady, Model 1159, by Simon and Halbig 13” (33 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition flapper body with long slender arms and legs, jointing at shoulders, hips, and above the knees, feet posed for high heels. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1159 Simon & Halbig S & H 5. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1915. Value Points: rare flapper body with original finish, wonderful flapper costume with cloche hat, beaded bag, high heel shoes. $700/900
186. German All-Bisque Character
Designed by Artist Jeanne Orsini
5” (13 cm.) One-piece bisque head and torso, tiny brown glass eyes, painted long curly lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth in wide beaming smile, impressed dimples at sides of mouth, row of painted teeth, brunette human hair wig, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs, pointing finger on right hand, painted abovethe-knee white stockings, black one-strap shoes, nicely costumed. Marks: JIO c. 1919. Comments: Germany, from original design copyrighted by the American artist Jeanne Orsini, c. 1919. Value Points: exquisite character detail on the tiny doll. $500/700
187. German All-Bisque “Our Fairy” with Glass Googly Eyes
6 ½” (17 cm.) One-piece all-bisque head, torso and legs of cheerful faced toddler, blue glass inset googly eyes, long painted curly lashes, single stroke brows, rounded nose, closed mouth with beaded teeth, brunette mohair bobbed wig, loop-jointed bisque arms. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 222 16. Comments: Germany, marketed as “Our Fairy” by Louis Wolf, circa 1915. Value Points: wonderful expression enhanced by very fine bisque and painting, antique costume, original paper label “Our Fairy”. $600/800
188. German Porcelain Half-Doll of Flapper Era Lady
6 ½” (17 cm.) Waist-up porcelain half-doll of nude woman with pink-tinted complexion, oval face and elongated throat, black sculpted hair in short bobbed coiffure, unusually large downcast blue painted eyes, black brows and eyeliner, closed mouth with center
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189. German Porcelain Dresser Jar as Flapper Lady
4” (10 cm.) The pink-tinted porcelain head of flapper lady is
posed turned to the side and nestled in her curled shoulder, with sculpted short curly hair accented by a yellow hair band, dramatically-outlined painted brown side-glancing eyes, black brows, closed mouth; the head separates at the hair band for use as dresser jar. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1920. $300/400
190. Rare French Black-Complexioned Googly, Model 307, by SFBJ
13” (33 cm.) Paper mache socket head with ebony-black complexion, brown glass googly eyes in unique and captivating upper-glancing expression, little buttonshaped nose, “O”-shaped closed mouth, black fleecy wig, French black composition and wooden fully-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1910, their 307 googly model. Value Points: among the rarest of the SFBJ character series, the wonderfully-designed googly has flawless original complexion and most appealing expression. $2200/2800
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20” (51 cm.) Bisque socket head with highly-detailed sculpting of pouting child, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with impressed frown wrinkles around the puckered lips, brunette mohair bobbed wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed toddler body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 252 Paris 10. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1912. Value Points: especially fine detail of modeling for this expressive model enhanced by gleaming patina of complexion, original body and body finish. $2200/2700
192. Companion Smaller French Bisque Character, Model 252, by SFBJ
15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head with highly-detailed sculpting of pouting child, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with impressed frown wrinkles around the puckered lips, blonde mohair bobbed wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed toddler body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 252 Paris 6. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1912. Value Points: excellent detail of fretful crinkles around the eyes and mouth, fine lustrous patina, original body and body finish. $1200/1600
193. Pair, German Bisque Black Toddlers, Model 463, by Heubach Koppelsdorf
7 ½” (19 cm.) Each has brown complexion solid domed bisque socket head with painted black baby hair and hole at top of head from which protrudes a black mohair topknot, black glass side-glancing eyes, painted lashes, shaded brows, broad nose, wide beaming smile with pronounced lips, row of teeth, pierced ears, brown composition baby body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Heubach Koppelsdorf 463 14/0 Germany DRGM. Comments: Heubach of Koppelsdorf, circa 1920, from their South Seas series. Value Points: fine original condition with beautiful lustrous complexion, original earrings and bangle necklace, skirt, one with original paper label “South Seas Baby”. $500/700
194. German Bisque Black-Complexioned Child Doll by Kuhnlenz
16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head with ebony black complexion, black glass inset eyes, black painted lashes and brows, accented eye corners and nostrils open mouth with very full lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, black mohair wig, black-complexioned Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 6. Comments: Germany, Gebruder Kuhnlenz, circa 1890. Value Points: beautiful flawless complexion with enhanced gleaming patina, original body and body finish. $700/900
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14” (36 cm.) h. x 14” w. x 11” d. The wooden-framed Nuremberg toy stall with cloth roof, shelved interior and fancy wooden front signage is filled with dozens of miniature wooden and paper mache figures including St. Nicholas, elves, children, along with holiday treats and ornaments such as icicles. Under the bottom shelf is a little music box with winding hole at the back. Excellent condition, music box needs adjustment. Germany, a wonderful holiday scene. $2200/2800
196. Amusing German All-Bisque Vignette by Gebruder
Heubach
6” (15 cm.) One-piece bisque figure depicting a little seated boy with large unusually-shaped container held between his legs, his head and arms peeking out from behind, with sculpted brown curly hair beneath a white cap, painted side-glancing blue eyes, scowling expression, hands folded in little fists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 10623 (impressed on underside). Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1910. Value Points: rarely found example of designs by the prolific firm with wonderful expression. $400/500
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197. German Bisque Googly, Model 221, by Kestner in Wonderful Holiday Ensemble
14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sideglancing googly eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, angled feathered brows, accented nostrils, pug nose, closed mouth with impish smile, blonde mohair bobbed wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with sidehip jointing. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: made in Germany 7 JDK 221 Ges Gesch. Comments: Kestner, circa 1912, the model was inspired by Rose O’Neill’s Kewpie which was also made by Kestner.
Value Points: delightful petite size of the wide-eyed charmer with original toddler body, original wig and body finish, wonderful holiday inspired ensemble.
$2800/3200
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198. German Bisque Wistful Art Character, Phillip, Model 115, by Kammer and Reinhardt
15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, one-stroke tapered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and accented lips, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R S&H 115/A 38. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, their art character model marketed as “Phillip”, circa 1912. Value Points: especially fine sculpting with defined frown lines, and very fine quality of bisque on the wistful-faced character, original wig, original toddler body and body finish, antique costume. $1600/2100
199. Very Rare German Bisque “Living Eye” Googly with Unique Sculpted Striped Cap
13” (33 cm.) Bisque flanged head with sculpted striped colorful cap over sculpted short hair, forelock curls onto forehead, movable blue googly “living eyes”, painted curly upper lashes, little pug nose, closed mouth with smiling lips, dimpled cheeks, muslin body with disc jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 954649 Germany. Comments: Herm Steiner with registered system of floating iris allowing for a so-called real living eye movement, circa 1926. Value Points: very rare model of the living
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200. German Bisque “Living Eye” Googly with Blue Bow by Herm Steiner
12” (30 cm.) Bisque flanged head with sculpted bobbed hair and bangs, large blue sculpted hair bow at the crown, movable blue googly “living eyes”, painted upper curly lashes, one-stroke brows, tiny nose, closed mouth in “O”-shaped design, accented lips, muslin body with disc jointing, original costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 954642 Germany. Comments: Herm Steiner, circa 1926, the unique “living eye” with floating iris was made uniquely by this firm with variations of hair style and facial expression. Value Points: captivating little girl with rare “living eyes”. $1800/2200
201. German Bisque Bellhop Googly by Max Handwerck
11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head with sculpted reddish-blonde hair having forelock curl and topped by a blue bellhop-like cap with red dotted band and black neck strap, blue glass sideglancing eyes, closed mouth with wide beaming smile, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, wearing flannel uniform. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Dep Elite E 2/0. Comments: Max Handwerck, circa 1915, from his helmet googly series. Value Points: very fine detail of sculpting including forelock curl, defined space between smiling lips, impressed dimples. $1200/1600
202. Very Expressive German Bisque Character “Fany” by Marseille
19” (48 cm.) Bisque socket head, small blue glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, arched lightlyfeathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with downcast pouting expression, very plump cheeks and chin, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden fully-jointed toddler body with welldetailed muscular and chubby shape. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 231 Fany DRGM 248/1 A 5 M. Comments: Marseille, circa 1912. Value Points: rarely found model from this firm, this example has superlative modeling with well-defined frown and wistful lines, finest bisque with gleaming patina, original body and body finish, original wig, antique costume. $2800/3500 202.
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203. Rare German Bisque Brown-Complexioned Character, Model 6969, by Gebruder Heubach
18” (46 cm.) Pink-tinted bisque socket head with rich brown complexion, intaglio brown painted downcast eyes with large black pupils, white eye dots, black upper eyeliner, closed mouth with coral-shaded lips, black mohair wig, brown composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, paint rubs to brown complexion at crown rim (under wig). Marks: 6969 Germany 2 Heubach (sunburst). Comments: Gebruder Heubach, Germany, circa 1912. Value Points: the brown-complexioned variation of 5959 model is virtually unknown,
original body and body finish, flawless facial complexion and beautifully painted eyes. $1200/1500
204. Five All-Bisque Miniature Characters Including Mickey Mouse and Snowflake
2 ½” (6 cm.) -3 ½”. Each is one-piece all-bisque figure with painted costume and facial features, including Snowflake black character designed by Oscar Hitt (made in Germany) with movable disc eyes, 1920s; and four additional figures made in Japan, comprising Mickey Mouse with banjo; unusual mask-face dog with drum; and pair of Mickey and Minnie incised Walt Disney, 1930s, Excellent condition. $300/400
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Character Dolls with Black Complexions by Marion Kaulitz
14” (36 cm.) Each has sculpted composition socket head with solid dome, ebony-black complexion, painted dark brown eyes with white eye dots, black painted brows, closed mouth with very full lips, black mohair wig, black composition and wooden ball-jointed body, she wearing antique cotton dress with red embroidery, checkered pinafore apron, undergarments, and leather ankle boots; he in two-piece twill uniform, stockings, leather saddle shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Marion Kaulitz, circa 1908, her character dolls were presented at a special exhibition in the Tietz Department Store in Munich in that year celebrating the new movement of dolls with realistic character expression; each was made in her own studio and are very rare to find. Value Points: especially rare black-complexioned dolls with very fine detail of sculpting especially around her eyes and cheeks. $6000/8500
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26” (66 cm.) Firmly-stuffed teddy bear with curly brown mohair coat has swivel head and jointed limbs, amber glass eyes, rounded muzzle and embroidered nose, felt paw pads, and with original Steiff button in ear and (faded) original yellow cloth label. Condition: structurally
excellent, some mohair fading in spots, some mohair wear around edge of right foot. Comments: Germany, Steiff, the bear was presented to Cecil B. DeMille by Willi Brandt in 1957 on the occasion of his meeting with West German Chancellor Konead Adenauer, and the story is related in the book, Autobiography of Cecil B. DeMille, page 435. The bear was presented in the 1988 auction of the property from the estate of Cecil B. DeMille (catalog of auction included) and is wearing the original commemorative medal that was awarded to DeMille on the occasion. $800/1000
208. German All-Bisque
Bonnie Babe Designed by Georgene Averill
7” (18 cm.) Solid domed bisque swivel head on bisque torso, sculpted short brown curly hair with tendrils tumbling onto the forehead, tiny brown glass sleep eyes, tinted brows, open mouth, two porcelain lower teeth, loop-joined bisque arms and legs, painted white socks and blue one-strap shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 17 (front neck). Comments: “Bonnie Babe”, designed by Georgene Averill under commission from George Borgfeldt, circa 1920. Value Points: outstanding detail of sculpture on the facial features and hair of the laughing toddler in rare larger size. $500/700
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209. Rare Pair of American Composition Puppy and Pussy Pippin by Grace Drayton for Horsman
10” (25 cm.) Each has composition head with sculpted ears and facial features, painted shaded fur, black side-glancing googly eyes, original firmly-stuffed velvet body with jointed legs and tail. Condition: very good, some scuffing to complexion. Marks: “Puppy Pippin,Trademark copyright 1911 E.I. Horsman”. (cloth tag on dog). Comments: designed by Grace Drayton and produced by Horsman, c. 1911. Value Points: rare pair is most appealing, pup retains its original leather studded collar. $700/900
210. Petite German Bisque Googly, Model 221, by Kestner
12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, rounded facial modeling with plump rosy cheeks, large round brown glass side-glancing googly eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly upper lashes, side-angled feathered brows, tiny button-shaped nose, closed mouth with slightly upturned accented lips, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: C made in Germany 7 JDK 221 Ges Gesch. Comments: Kestner, circa 1912. Value Points: rare petite size of the most endearing googly with original body and body finish, very choice bisque. $2800/3200
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28” (71 cm.) Paper mache shoulderhead of browncomplexioned lady with oval-shaped face and elongated throat, sculpted hair in arranged curls and captured at the nape with a red sculpted bow, brown glass inset eyes, black eyeliner, thick sculpted brows, aquiline nose, high cheek bones, closed mouth with smiling expression, brown muslin torso, brown composition lower arms, composition lower legs with painted stockings and sculpted black heeled shoes, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: LM 1900 (shoulders). Comments: American, attributed to Leo Moss, the early 20th century folk artist of Macon, Georgia, who created from found scraps an amazing group of black dolls, each individually sculpted and
personified; the adult figures are especially rare. Value Points: outstanding sculpture of black lady with unique coiffure, gentle smile, original body and finish, perfectly preserved; the doll was featured in the January 1999 issue of Antique Doll Collector. $8000/11,000
212. American Portrait Doll of Sleeping Black-Complexioned Child by Leo Moss
15” (38 cm.) Paper mache head with flanged neck depicting a sleeping black-complexioned baby, having sculpted short hair with very tight curls, sculpted closed eyes with painted lower lashes, modeled thick brows with black painted details, broad rounded nose, very full lips of closed mouth, midnight brown muslin body, composition lower limbs, antique baby dress and antique patchwork quilt. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: LM (head) Danny 1919 (handwritten tag stitched to chest). Comments: attributed to Leo Moss, the itinerant handyman who is believed to have created the series of black children representing youngsters from his Georgia hometown, some representing his own children, at the beginning of the 20th century. Value Points: artful and endearing portrait of sleeping child is beautifully preserved. $5000/7000
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Character Doll by Leo Moss
25” (64 cm.) Black-complexioned paper mache head with flanged neck, deeply sculpted short hair with very tight curls, brown glass inset eyes with painted lower lashes, modeled thick black brows, broad rounded nose, very full lips of closed mouth, brown muslin baby torso, brown composition baby-shaped arms and legs, antique costume. Condition:
generally excellent, paint flake on one upper arm. Marks: (illegible series of numbers on head). Comments: American, early 20th century, attributed to Leo Moss, the itinerant handyman who is believed to have created the series of black children representing youngsters from his Georgia hometown, some representing his own children. Value Points: artful and endearing portrait with notable detail of sculpted hair and expressive eyes, beautifully preserved. $8000/11,000
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214. American Oil-Painted “Columbian” Doll by Emma Adams with Rarer Brown Eyes
22” (56 cm.) All-cloth doll with egg-rounded head, flat-dimensional facial features, oil-painted facial features and brown hair with scalloped curls at forehead and shaded coloring, painted brown eyes with painted all-around eyeliner, single-stroke brows, outlined nose, closed mouth, muslin body with stitch-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees. Condition: generally excellent, typical paint scuffs on face, some body darkening. Comments: Columbian Doll presented by Emma Adams at the Columbian International Exposition of 1892, becoming the first American doll to win the coveted Gold Medal. Value Points: very artistic painting especially around the eyes, with original costume. $1400/1800
215. American Black-Complexioned Cloth Folk Doll in Original Costume
13” (33 cm.) Firmly-stuffed black cotton sateen doll with slight dimensional facial shape has
embroidered eye whites with black shoe-button pupils, embroidered nose and mouth, stitchedon cap and boots. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: American, circa 1885. Value Points: nicely achieved folk art doll is wearing original costume. $500/700
216. American Wooden “Spelling Chair” by Bliss
12” (30 cm.) The wooden arm chair with finial tips has lithographed paper covering the seat and back with various words spelled out in a playful style, and the crest labeled “Spelling Chair”. Very good, paper intact albeit darkened. American, Bliss, circa 1890. $400/500
217. American Cloth Boy by Babyland Rag in Original Costume
14” (36 cm.) All-cloth doll with flat-dimensional sewn-on face, painted facial features, shaded blue eyes, blushed cheeks, closed mouth, blonde mohair crown ruff of curls, stitch-jointing at shoulders
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and hips. Condition: generally excellent.
Comments: Babyland Rag, circa 1910, from the early hand-painted series. Value Points: artistic facial painting includes grey shadow detail around the eyes, nose and at lip corners, wonderful antique costume including leather boxing gloves and punching bag.
$700/900
218. American Wooden Board Game
“The World’s Educator” by W.S. Reed Toy 16” (41 cm.) x 7”. The wooden box with hinged lid is covered with colorful lithographed paper and notation “50 Dollars Worth of Information”, and opens to equally colorful interior containing trivia game with all game boards and pieces intact. Excellent condition.
American, W. S. Reed, the first edition of their trivia game, patented in 1887.
$300/400
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14” (36 cm.) diam. ring. 6” l. elephant. Presented within original cardboard box with colorful lid extolling the “stupendous, colossal” collection is a wooden circus ring with colorful painted designs, along with a ladder, chair, barrel, balancing stool, wooden donkey and wooden elephant, and three clowns in original striped suits. Included is original booklet indicating that this is Set #4, and is “now manufactured by HumptyDumpty Toys Seneca Falls, N.Y.” The box is worn but the contents and toys are excellent. $600/800
220. American BlackComplexioned Wax Artist Doll by Mary McEwen
21” (53 cm.) Handsculpted wax head with rich brown complexion, expressive prominent chin, brown glass side-glancing eyes, closed mouth, bald pate, original wire-framed body wrapped in cloth and with large sculpted wax hands in expressive pose, original costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Mary McEwen, circa 1920, the wax artist learned her trade from her husband’s business, McEwen Wax Works, which made wax mannequins for store displays; after her husband’s death, McEwen moved to
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Seattle, and according to legend, began to create miniature wax people using the same techniques employed in her husband’s business. For about 20 years, she is said to have produced hundreds of these small dolls, each individually sculpted and each entirely made by her. Value Points: rarely found, all original doll with distinctive modeling, unusual features such as glove-painted hands. $600/800
221. American Cloth BlackComplexioned Child by Martha
Chase
13” (33 cm.) All-cloth doll with firmlypressed and oil-painted stockinette head, painted dark brown textured complexion, painted very dark brown eyes with pronounced white eye dots, red upper eyeliner, black tinted brows, pointy-tip nose, closed mouth, impressed cheek dimples, black fleecy wig, brown sateen cover on torso and upper limbs, stitchjointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees. Condition: generally excellent. Comments:
Martha Chase, circa 1920, with unique facial modeling designed to portray young black child, and with original wig rather than painted hair. Value Points: charming small size of the rare black-complexioned child, wearing antique cotton romper suit. $2200/2800
222. Very Large and Rare Black Mammy Doll by
Martha Chase
26” (66 cm.) All-cloth doll with pressed and oil-painted facial features and rich brown complexion, darkest brown eyes, black fringe-painted
lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with full lips, sculpted ears, black fleecy wig, stitch-jointed body with bare feet, brown sateen torso cover, well costumed in antique dress, apron, bandanna, undergarments. Condition: generally excellent, some wear to body. Marks: “The Chase Stockinet Doll…” (original paper label on torso). Comments: Martha Chase, Rhode Island, circa 1900. Value Points: rare model with distinctively modeled features, beautiful original complexion and painting, rare larger size and original paper label. $1800/2200
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223. German Bisque Art Character, Model 115A, Phillip, by Kammer and Reinhardt
15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with downcast expression, accent line between the lips, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 115/A 38. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, the
model marketed as “Phillip” from their art character series, circa 1912. Value Points: especially fine modeling with well-defined fretful lines, fine gleaming patina, original body and body finish. $1800/2100
224. German Woolly Glass-Eyed Lamb on Wooden Wheeled Base
9” (23 cm.) l. 8” h. The firm-bodied lamb has lavish curly wool all-over coat, with shaved muzzle and lower legs, brown glass eyes,
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leather ears, curly tail, silk ribbon accents and brass bell, and is mounted upon a wheeled wooden base stamped Germany. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1890. $500/700
225. German Bisque Character, 1428, by Simon and Halbig
17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump cheeks and chin, small blue glass sleep eyes, fringed upper lashes, one-stroke brows, rounded nose, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined and shaded lips, blonde mohair bobbed wig, composition and wooden balljointed toddler body with sidehip jointing, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, one finger tip
missing. Marks: 1428 Germany 6. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1915. Value Points: especially fine modeling around the eyes with laughter crinkles, fine quality of bisque and painting, original toddler body with original finish. $1100/1300
226. German Bisque Art Character, Model 115A, by Kammer and Reinhardt
16” (42 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lower lashes, brush-stroked and multi-feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, shaded and accented lips, brunette human hair braids, composition and wooden ball-jointed body with side-hip jointing. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 115A 42.
Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1915, from their art character series. Value Points: excellent detail of modeling and bisque, wearing well-detailed folklore costume. $1600/1900
227. French Winter Sleigh with Paper Mache St. Nicholas
9” (23 cm.) Winter firm-sided sleigh with raised designs that are colorfully painted with cherubic scenes has metal runners and seat upon which is posed a paper mache St. Nicholas figure with painted features, white beard, armature body with flannel costume and black boots, holding feather tree. Very good condition. Circa 1890. $400/500
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Schoenhut
8” (20 cm.) The all-wooden buffalo, Style III, with attached ball-swivel neck has glass inset eyes,1st-style carved mane, leather horns, rope tail. Excellent condition, very fine original painting and parts. Schoenhut, circa 1910, from their HumptyDumpty Circus. $400/500
229. Two American Wooden Circus Monkeys by Schoenhut
8” (20 cm.) Each has socket head, painted eyes, jointing at shoulders and hips with defined animal muscular, and with long rope tail; one with two-part head, mask face, leather ears and painted teeth; the other with solid head, brown face, sculpted ears. Each is wearing original costume. Condition: generally excellent, one costume a bit faded. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1908. Value Points: well-preserved circus performers including rare Style I monkey with two-part head. $500/700
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230. American Wooden Figures from “Teddy’s Adventures in Africa” by Schoenhut
8” (20 cm.) Each is all wooden with carved and painted details, and original costumes on people. Comprising Teddy Roosevelt with brown painted hair and moustache, painted spectacles, with hole drilled in hand for holding object, and wearing original costume including wooden helmet, painted brown boots; two additional members of the Safari troop with original costumes and wooden helmets, one with camera; single humped glass-eyed camel; painted eye giraffe, painted eye zebra and painted eye rhinoceros. Very good/excellent condition. American, Schoenhut, the set was introduced by the firm in 1909, to commemorate Teddy Roosevelt’s safari to Africa to collect specimens for the Smithsonian Museum. Included is the book, Roosevelt’s African Trip, by Frederick William Unger, 1910, with photographs and illustrations from the famous trip. $4000/6000
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231. Four American Bisque-Head Acrobats by
Schoenhut
8” (20 cm.) Each has bisque socket head with sculpted hair and painted facial features, wooden body with jointing at shoulders and hips, painted stockings and shoes, with grooves on undersides of feet for posing, and three with original performing costumes; included are two women (one with black hair, one with brown hair), and two men (one
with black hair and one with brown, and each with matching sculpted moustache). Condition: generally excellent. Comments: American, Schoenhut, circa 1912, from the Humpty Dumpty Circus. Value Points: included with the four bisque head acrobats is a painted eye Schoenhut poodle with carved mane, and wooden balancing stand, each from the Humpty Dumpty circus. $1100/1400
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232. American Wooden Character Doll, Model 308, by Schoenhut
19” (48 cm.) Carved wooden socket head with highly defined sculpting of facial features, intaglio painted blue eyes with large black upper-glancing pupils and white eye dots, outlined eyes, lightly feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, all-wooden spring jointed body, antique costume in the Schoenhut manner. Condition: generally excellent, tiny nose rub. Marks: (incised Schoenhut mark). Comments: Schoenhut, their model 308, circa 1915. Value Points: outstanding quality of sculpting on the rare large version of 308 with well-preserved original painting. $700/900
233. German Cloth Doll with Glass Googly Eyes and Original Costume by Gebruder Junghans
13” (33 cm.)
All-cloth doll with pressed muslin face, inset glass flirty googly eyes framed by painted shading and lashes, blushed cheeks, tiny closed
mouth, arranged mohair curls, stockinette body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Geb. Junghans...(original paper label). Comments: Junghans, circa 1930, from a line of flirty-eyed googlies offered by the firm at that time. Value Points: perfectly preserved condition of the whimsical doll, original paper label and wearing original liederhaus costume. $300/400
234. Delightful Mechanical Display Figure of Jiggs from Bringing Up Father Comic
23” (58 cm.) Firm paper mache head with blue glass eyes and highly-characterized features depicting Jiggs, with wide line mouth having hole at one end from which protrudes a cigar, attached top hat, the head attached in nodding fashion to his plump one-piece torso and legs, wire upper arms, paper mache lower arms and hands. Condition: generally excellent, mechanism functions well, original costume somewhat faded. Comments: circa 1920, the figure depicts Jiggs from the early comic strip (originating 1917)
known first as Bringing Up Father, and eventually as Maggie and Jiggs. When wound, the figure continuously nods his head back and forth, as an attention getter. Value Points: wonderful presentation with of the rapscallion fellow, wearing original black felt business suit, vest, gaiters, shoes, spectacles, top hat, and carrying cane. $1200/1500
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235. German Bisque Googly, Model 221, by Kestner
13” (33 cm.) Bisque socket head with plump rounded face, large brown glass sleep and side-glancing googly eyes, dark eyeliner, painted side lashes, angled shaded brows, tiny button-shaped nose, closed mouth with watermelon-slice-shaped smile, blonde mohair curly wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, hands retouched. Marks: F made in Germany 10 JDK 221 Ges Gesch. Comments: Kestner, circa 1910. Value Points: very fine modeling, complexion, and painted features, lush original wig, unusual antique velvet dress. $2800/3600
236. German All-Bisque Googly, Model 189, with Wonderful Impish Expression
7” (18 cm.) Bisque swivel head on bisque torso, brown glass sleep and sideglancing googly eyes, painted lashes, single-stroke brows, button-shaped nose,
tiny closed mouth with watermelon-slice-shaped lips, blonde mohair bobbed wig, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white socks and black one-strap shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 189 1 (head) 1 (arms and legs). Comments: Germany, circa 1915. Value Points: most endearing tyke with impish expression, modeling details include dimpled cheeks and knees. $600/800
237. German Bisque Character, “OX”, by Schoneau and Hoffmeister
15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, two porcelain upper teeth, brunette human hair, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S (pb in star) H OX Germany. Comments: Schoneau and Hoffmeister, circa 1915. Value Points: hard-to-find model with very distinctive expression, fine quality of bisque. $700/900
238. Lithographed Tin Biscuit Box with Hansel and Gretel Theme
10” (25 cm.) h. x 12” w. Tin biscuit box with embossed detailing is decorated all around as a gingerbread house with Hansel and Gretel theme, having wonderful fantasy decorations and unusual cookie-shaped shingles. One side of roof hinges open for access to interior, and the front side has dimensionally arranged scene of interior with wicked woman and the two children. Excellent condition. Unmarked, likely English, early 1900s. $400/500
239. Tiny German All-Bisque Googly with Jointed Elbows and Knees, Size 2
5” (13 cm.) One-piece bisque head and torso with plump face
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and tummy, blue glass sleep and side-glancing googly eyes, painted long curly lashes, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, tiny closed mouth with thin-line lips, blonde mohair wig, jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, painted white socks with blue rims and brown one-strap shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 111 2 (head) 2 (limbs). Comments: Germany, circa 1915.
Value Points: wonderful expression, rare additional jointing at elbows and knees. $700/900
240. German All-Bisque Googly, Model 111, with Jointed Elbows and Knees, Size 3
6” (15 cm.) One-piece bisque head and torso with plump face and tummy, brown glass sleep and side-glancing googly eyes, painted long curly lashes, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, tiny closed mouth with thin-line lips, brunette mohair wig, jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, painted white socks with blue rims and brown one-strap shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 111 3 (head) 3 (limbs). Comments: Germany, circa 1915.
Value Points: rarity factors including jointing at elbows and knees on the captivating little googly. $800/1000
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241. Italian Glass-Eyed Googly Child, Model 250, by Lenci
19” (48 cm.) Felt swivel head, large brown glass “flirting” googly eyes, painted upper lashes, high comma brows, grey eye shadow, rounded nose with accent dots, wide “O”-shaped closed mouth, blonde rooted side-parted hair with braids and braided top knot, muslin torso, felt arms and legs with tab jointing allowing seated pose, original aqua and cream romper suit with unusual diaper-style bottom, matching shoes and hair bows, bangle earrings, and carrying yellow mohair duckling
with yellow felt beak and web feet. Condition: very good/excellent, some light spotting on shoes. Comments: Lenci, model 250, the doll was shown in the 1933 Lenci catalog. Value Points: one of the rarest of the glass-eyed googly series, with very artistic painting of features and flirtatious glass eyes. $1200/1600
242. All-Original German Bisque Doll Posed on Easter Egg Candy Container 13” (33 cm.) h. Seated upon a paper mache egg with lithographed paper
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interior and flocked flannel exterior and gilt paper edging, is a bisque head doll with brown glass eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, open mouth, four tiny teeth, blonde mohair wig, wooden block torso, wire upper arms and legs, bisque forearms. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1890. Value Points: pristine condition, the little Easter doll is seated on original egg designed for use as candy container, wearing original pink and floral costume and bonnet, and holding wicker basket of eggs. $1200/1500
243. German Bisque Topknot Googly, Size 0, by Marseille
10” (25 cm.) Bisque socket head with solid dome, modeled topknot, forelock curl and side curls, brown glass sideglancing googly eyes, painted lashes, short dash brows, tiny upturned nose with accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with thin line shy smile, composition fivepiece toddler body with side-hip jointing. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 240 0. Comments: Marseille, circa 1920, the character was created to suggest Kewpie and capture that popular market. Value Points: rare googly character with finest quality of bisque, sculpting, and painting, original body and body finish. $1700/1900
244. Italian Felt Character Depicting Pan by Lenci
13” (33 cm.) Light brown felt with over-sized head, pressed facial features, inset narrow glass-like brown eyes hidden by long curly felt lashes, S-shaped black felt brows, tiny button nose, closed mouth with felt applique lips, one-piece body with curved arms, hoove-shaped feet, tail, large ears, and felt “hair” overall back of head, down his back and sides of legs, and holding a wooden staff sprinkled with flowers and a wooden Pan flute. Condition: excellent. Marks: Lenci (brown cloth tag). Comments: Lenci, 1940s, the figure represents the mythological god Pan who ruled Arcadia, playing his distinctive pan pipes and chasing Nymphs. Value Points: perfectly-preserved and imaginativelydesigned character. $900/1100
245. Wonderful and Rare German Bisque Character “Erika” by Simon and Halbig in Unique Costume
26” (66 cm.) Bisque socket head with rounded facial shape, small blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, short brushstroked brows with feathered details, accented nostrils of upturned nose, open mouth, outlined lips, row of porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1489 Erika Simon & Halbig 14. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1912, wearing dress labeled “Peters Weatherbird Shoes”. The St. Louis shoe company, 1907-1932, made shoes for children and promoted the sale of their shoes by a give-away mama doll with the purchase of shoes. Value Points: rare model, especially in this large size, with superb wig and wonderful costume. $2700/3200
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246. German Woolly GreenEyed Lamby by Steiff
18” (46 cm.) Firmly-stuffed white woolly-coated lamb has green glass eyes, shaved muzzle, stitchedon floppy ears, black embroidered nose and mouth, and extended tail. Very good condition, slight dustiness. Germany, Steiff, circa 1950s. $300/400
247. German Bisque Child Doll, 1249, by Simon and Halbig in Lovely Costume
33” (84 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner encircles the eyecut, painted curled lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, shaded and accented lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, blonde human hair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S&H 1249 dep Germany 14 ½. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1895. Value Points: the beautiful child has finest pale bisque, characteristic dimple in chin, cheek corners, and on lower lip, original wig, body, and body finish, wonderful antique costume. $1100/1300
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Doll, Model 116A, by Kammer and Reinhardt
17” (42 cm.)
Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lower lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, shaded lips, two porcelain upper teeth, tongue, blonde mohair bobbed wig, composition body with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 116/A 42. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912. Value Points: cheerful-faced toddler with deeply-impressed dimples and laughter crinkles, original body and body finish, antique organdy dress and flowered bonnet.
$800/1000
249. German Bisque Character, 1294, by Franz Schmidt with Mechanical Flirty Eyes
24” (61 cm.)
Bisque socket head, blue glass eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, open mouth, outlined lips, two porcelain upper teeth, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition bent limb baby body, beautiful antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1294 c. made in Germany 10 55. Comments: Franz Schmidt, circa 1915, the doll has mechanical clockwork in head which, when wound from lever at back of head, causes the doll’s eyes to flirt from side to side, over and over again. Value Points: appealing doll with choice bisque and great sculpting is enhanced by the rare surprise mechanical movement that is hidden when not in use. $1100/1500
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250. German Bisque Glass-Eyed Character, 7679, by Gebruder Heubach
17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, very small brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes, short feathered brows accented nostrils, closed mouth modeled as though open with defined tongue tip, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, some light body scuffing. Marks: 6 7679 Heubach (sunburst mark) Germany (head) (Holz-masse stamp on body). Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912. Value Points: especially fine detail of modeling forming laughing crinkles around her eyes and mouth, original body and body finish. $700/900
251. Rare German Bisque Glass-Eyed
Character, 7711, by Gebruder Heubach
16” (41 cm.) Pink tinted bisque socket head, almondshaped blue glass eyes, painted lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth with slightly parted lips, accented shading of lips, impressed dimple on bottom lip, four upper teeth just visible behind the parted lips, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, some scuffing to body finish. Marks: 7711 Germany 5 Heubach (square). Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1915. Value Points: rare model with most unusual modeling of mouth, delicately-tinted bisque. $2200/2700
252. German Bisque Glass-Eyed
Character, 7407, by Gebruder Heubach
12” (30 cm.) Pink-tinted bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with impressed cheek dimples, outlined lips, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: bisque excellent, fingers missing on right hand. Marks: 7407 3 Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912. Value Points: fine flawless complexion with beautifully-detailed impressed dimples on the rare model with winsome expression, original body and body finish. $700/900
253. German Bisque Laughing Child, Model 5636, by Gebruder Heubach
14” (36 cm.) Pink tinted bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth modeled as though open with wide beaming smile, two beaded lower teeth, blonde mohair wig, impressed cheek dimples, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body, well costumed. Condition: generally excellent, body finish scuffed. Marks: 5636 3 ½ Heubach Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1915. Value Points: very fine sculpting of dimples and character expression, enhanced by choice bisque and painting. $800/1100
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255. Rare American Red-Haired Cloth Doll, “Kathy”, by Alexander 17” (43 cm.) All-cloth doll with pressed mask face, printed facial features, blue side-glancing eyes, side-painted lashes, tiny dot brows, closed mouth, blushed plumb cheeks, red yarn curly hair, pink muslin body with stitch-jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Kathy. c. Madame Alexander...(cloth tag on dress). Comments: Alexander, early 1935. Value Points: rare model in perfectly preserved condition, wearing original tagged organdy dress, undergarments, and flowered woven bonnet. $600/800
256. American Composition “Figaro” from Pinocchio by Knickerbocker
7” (18 cm.) All-composition brown cat with cream underbelly, socket head, painted mask face with large side-glancing eyes, jointed limbs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: the cat depicts Figaro, Pinocchio’s cat, as appearing in the 1940 film, made by Knickerbocker. Value Points: rarely found composition character in fine original condition. $400/500
257. Rare American Cloth Doll in Original Costume by Alexander
13” (33 cm.) All-cloth doll with pressed mask face, printed facial features, large blue side-glancing googly-like outlined eyes, three upper lashes at each eye, tiny closed mouth, blushed cheeks, yellow yarn hair under attached woven bonnet with green feather, one-piece torso and legs, stitch-jointing at shoulders, mitten hands. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Madame Alexander New York NY. Comments: Alexander, circa 1935. Value Points: pristine fresh condition, the doll is wearing her original costume of green felt coat over ruffled dress, pantalets, black felt shoes with green ties. $700/900
258. Five German All-Bisque Googly Comic Characters as Native Americans
4 ½” (11 cm.) Each is one-piece all-bisque figure with
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259. German All-Bisque
Googly and Whimsical
“Course I’m a Girl” Figurine
5” (13 cm.) All-bisque toddler with one-piece head, torso and legs, loopjointed arms, blue glass sleep googly eyes, dot brows, tiny closed mouth, brunette mohair wig, bare feet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 601 2/0. Comments: Germany, circa 1915. Value Points: accompanying the rare little googly is an all-bisque figural vase depicting the bare backside of a little blonde-haired girl with large orange felt bow in hair and the message below “Course I’m a girl. Don’t you see my hair ribbon”. $400/500
260. Collection of Celluloid Novelties and Toys
7” (18 cm.) Uncle Sam. Each is all-celluloid with painted details,
including Uncle Sam in classic costume and top hat, costumed bear on rolly-dolly base, bonnet head on rolly-dolly base, yellow duck in fancy costume and top hat as rattle; little girl with apron of flowers, three addition rolly-dolly toys with various heads; Pan with zither, spotted dog with original paper label Dismal Desmond, and Santa Claus with basket of treats. Excellent condition. Mostly German production, early 1900s. $400/500
261. German Mohair “Niki” Bunny by Steiff
16” (41 cm.) h. including ears. Blonde mohair bunny with tinted details, has swivel head, amber brown glass eyes, pink embroidered nose, felt mouth, stitched-on ears, jointing at shoulders and hips, felt paw pads of feet, and with original Steiff paper label “Niki” (Eulan on back of label). Excellent condition. Germany, Steiff, 1950s. $300/400
262. Large American All-Bisque
Peterkin by Fulper
10” (25 cm.) One-piece bisque head, torso and legs of chubby toddler, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs, sculpted blonde hair with forelock and side curls, painted side-glancing googly eyes, curly upper lashes, small comma-shaped brows, button-shaped nose with nostril accents, closed mouth with thin-line impish smile. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: the character imp “Peterkin”, Fulper, circa 1918. Value Points: rare to find Fulper interpretation of the beloved character, wearing original knit swim suit. $400/500
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263. Very Rare German Painted Eye Art Character, 206, by Kestner
16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted facial features, blue outlined eyes, white eye dots, red and black upper eyeliner, lightly-feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, outlined lips, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent, hands retouched. Marks: C ½ made in Germany 206 7 ½. Comments: Kestner, circa 1910, from their art character series, designed to be presented with glass eyes or, this extremely rare, painted eye version. Value Points: very rare character, enhanced further by finest sculpting, bisque and painting. $2500/3500
264. American Boxed Toy Set of “Soldiers Cavalry” by McLoughlin Bros
17” (43 cm.) x 13” box. 7” soldiers. Within a heavy cardboard box with colorful lithographed tin depicting soldiers and labeled McLoughlin Bros., New York, is contained a complete set of 14 soldiers on horseback, in full regalia, the leader astride a white horse while the other horses are brown. Each figure is die-cut heavy cardboard figure attached to a wooden base for play arrangement. Excellent condition. American, circa 1900. $300/400
265. All-Original German Bisque Googly, 131, by Kammer and Reinhardt
9” (23 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep and side-glancing googly eyes, painted long curly lashes, widely arched single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth in shy impish smile, blonde
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mohair wig in long braids, composition five-piece toddler body with sidehip jointing and starfish-styled hands. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 131-21. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1920. Value Points: rare model by the prestige German doll firm has captivating expression enhanced by rosy cheeks, original body and body finish, wonderful original Alsatian costume including coiffe. $1800/2200
266. German Miniature Christmas Stall with Ornaments and Two Bisque Shop Keepers
6” (15 cm.) dolls. 11” h. x 9” w. stall. A wooden framed stall with lettered sign “Weihnachtsschmuck” has a front canvas awning, back shelving and front counter which is laden with boxes of miniature glass ornaments. Standing in attendance are two bisque dolls with blue glass eyes, blonde mohair wig, closed mouth, muslin body, bisque lower arms and legs, and wearing factory original costumes. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1890. $1200/1600
267. German Bisque Miniature Doll by Schoneau and Hoffmeister and St. Nicholas Friends
9” (23 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, single stroke brows, open mouth, four tiny teeth, brunette mohair wig, composition body jointed at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S (pb in star) H 1909 12/0 Germany. Comments: Schoneau and Hoffmeister, circa 1900. Value Points: the little doll is wearing original folklore costume and carries a tiny paper mache St. Nicholas; standing alongside is a paper mache St. Nicholas candy container in original red flannel suit with feather tree, presented in original box. $600/800
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268. French Bisque Bébé, Series C, by Jules Steiner with Original Early Body
28” (71 cm.) Bisque socket head with rounded plump face, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes with dot highlights, lightly feathered brows, rose blushed eye shadow, 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. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sie C 6 (incised). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1880. Value Points: lovely early period rare bébé, with finest quality of bisque, complexion and painting, original body and body finish, and original costume. $3400/3800
269. Set of Four German Porcelain Candelabras
8 ½” (22 cm.) Each of the matched set depicts a porcelain cherub seated on decorated base alongside a column with surmounted candle holder; each cherub is decorated in a different yet complementary manner, designed for placement along a grand banquet table. With blue stamp mark. Excellent condition, few tiny flakes on Dresden leaves. Germany, mid-1800s. $700/900
270. French Bisque Bébé by Emile Jumeau with Endearing Expression and Signed Shoes
17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 7 (head, and artist checkmarks) Jumeau
Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1886. Value Points: early example of the tete model with shy expression, finest quality of bisque and painting, beautiful eyes, original body and body finish, signed Jumeau shoes. Ex-collection Huguette Clark. $3200/3800
271. French Bisque Bébé by Emile Jumeau, Size 5
14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, nicely costumed in French style. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 5 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris 268.
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22” (56 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, antique costume and bonnet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Figure A 15 J. Steiner Bte SGDG Paris (head) (original Steiner paper label on torso). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1888. Value Points: beautiful bébé with softly blushed complexion enhanced by impressed chin and philtrum dimples, extended-length mohair wig, pate, original body and body finish. $2800/3200
273. French Mahogany Pedestal Table with Decorative Objects
10” (25 cm.) h. x 11” w. The mahogany pedestal table with fancily carved center pedestal and three cabriole legs has ogee carving around the rim, and is laden with a variety of mid-1800s miniature decorative objects including lustreware wash bowl and pitcher, Staffordshire dog, metal basket, and figurines. Excellent condition. Mid1800s. $600/800
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10” (25 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows with feathered details, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate, French composition body jointed at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: A 4 (head) Bébé Le Parisien Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1890. Value Points: wide-eyed child with charming shy expression, wearing store-original (frail) aqua silk dress with lace trim, matching ruffled bonnet, undergarments including factory chemise, socks and shoes. $2200/2800
275. French Bisque Bébé E.J. by Emile Jumeau with Unusual Dramatic Painting
19” (48 cm.) Bisque socket head, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, dark painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined lips, separately applied pierced ears, brunette human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, nicely costumed in antique dress and bonnet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: E. 8 J. Depose (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1884. Value Points: especially fine gleaming complexion enhances the dramatic painting of brows, eye shadow and lips. $3200/3500
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by Jumeau
15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, brushstroked brows, mauve blushed eye shadow, painted lashes, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork
pate French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose E. 6 J. (and artist checkmarks on head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1884. Value Points: entrancing expression, the amber eyes enhanced by rich mauve eye shadow, original body and body finish, original wig, lovely antique costume. $3200/3700
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277. Collection of Miniature Accessories and Doll Ephemera
2” (5 cm.) vase. Included is cup, saucer and plate in dainty Ming Rose pattern from Coalport England; art glass vase with black bird motif; glass dome with gilt metal clock; threaded glass goblet; pair of Chinese carved bone figures of peddlers with signature on underside; carved bone folding fan with handpainted village scene on one side and romantic scene on other; and two miniature embossed leather albums with tiny tintypes. Excellent condition. $500/700
278. Trio of Miniature Trumeau Mirrors in the 18th Century Style
13” (33 cm.) The gilt-finished wooden-framed tall mirrors are designed with a narrow mirror below a glass-covered lithograph print of 18th century lady. Excellent condition. $400/500
279. Collection of Accessories for French Poupées
4” (10 cm.) h. book. Included are leather bound miniature book “Le Petite Bibliothecaire” (Paris, undated, c. 1840) color engravings including young girl with doll; oval net covered box containing powder puff, bone-handled desk seal, silver desk seal, two lithographed boxes, bone opera glasses, brooch with miniature enamel fan, mother of pearl letter opener with silver handle, silver ladle, lorgnette; fleur-delis pin and gilt framed jewel case with beveled glass sides. Very good overall. French, circa 1875. $400/500
280. Beautiful French Bisque Portrait Bébé by Emile Jumeau
15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, very full lower cheeks, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, rose blushed eye shadow, feathered arched brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-balljointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (illegible number, head). Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878, early period portrait bébé. Value Points: exquisite face with finest bisque and painting of features especially around eyes, original body and body finish, antique silk bébé dress, signed Jumeau shoes. $4500/5500
281. Rare French Cloth Character Doll “Titi” by Poulbot with Original Label
16” (41 cm.) All-cloth doll with chiffon-over-muslin stitchshaped face, painted facial features including shaded blue eyes with white accent dots, single stroke brows, thin line mouth, and with stitched-on felt ears and red yarn hair, muslin firmly-stuffed body with separately-stitched fingers, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: very good, some wear to chiffon on face. Marks: Les Poulbottes “Titi” de Poulbot Modele Depose (paper tag). Comments: Titi was designed by Francisque Poulbot, the noted French illustrator, and represents the urchin orphan boy of Montmartre during WWI era. The doll appeared in French department stores for one or two years only, circa 1915. Value Points: very rare cloth version of the Poulbot character, wearing original felt costume and wool cap, and with original label; included is additional model in smaller size with original label “Les Poulbottes Zozo”. $700/900
282. Collection, German Tin Toys and Novelties
7” (18 cm.) bank. Each is tin with pressed and colorfully printed designs, including German tin bank (when lever pressed, eyes close and tongue sticks out for placement of a penny, with message in English), marked Made in Germany;
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noisemaker bell depicting vaudeville star with straw hat (when lever squeezed at the back his face drops and the bell rings), marked DRGM; similar squeeze toy of man with bulbous eyelids and movable lips which open and close when squeezed; and two unusual googly-eyed faces (when string at base is pulled, the eyes amusingly revolve). Very good/excellent condition. Circa 1920s. $600/800
283. Italian Paper Mache Venetian Carnival Harlequin in Original Costume
11” (28 cm.) Paper mache head with painted black mask having pronounced nose, open mouth, rosy cheeks, elongated throat, flexible wire arms and legs, composition hands and feet. Condition: very good, costume is somewhat dusty. Marks: Creazioni Venice Italy (paper label with other illegible markings). Comments: Italian, circa 1940. Value Points: imaginative design, wearing original felt harlequin costume and carrying original instrument. $200/300
284. Rare German Bisque Character, 8728 by Gebruder Heubach
7 ½” (19 cm.) Solid domed pink-tinted bisque socket head, sculpted short curly toddler hair, painted blue sideglancing intaglio eyes, single stroke brows, “O”-shaped closed mouth, composition toddler body jointed at shoulders and hips, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 5/0 D 87 Heubach (in square) 28. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912. Value Points: rare model, of which few examples exist, with delightful expression and bisque, original body and body finish. $700/900
285. German Bisque Character, Model 8191, with Unusual Crooked Smile by Gebruder Heubach
18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head with sculpted hair portraying very cheerful lad with crooked smile, sculpted tuft of hair at top of head, prominent ears, intaglio sideglancing eyes, black and incised upper eyeliner, one-stroke brows, rounded nose, closed mouth modeled as though open in laughing expression, shaded lips and tongue, four tiny beaded teeth on top and two on bottom, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 6 Heubach (square) 8191 Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912. Value
286. Five Amusing Dolls and Doll Heads
Four are all-bisque with painted facial features, including 5” seated little girl in vampish pose with hand mirror, original wrapped netting on hair, and a ladybug crawling on her knee, incised 16816 Germany, and three 3 ½” heads of squalling child with eyes squinted closed, Scottish cloth collar and caps, and each with a bug on its nose. Along with waxed plaster child posed on stomach leaning on cushion, her head turned to look at the bug on her behind. Very good/excellent condition. Circa 1915.
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287. German Glass-Eyed “Hug Me, Kiddie” Googly
12” (30 cm.) All-felt doll with attached very plump mask face, large blue glass side-glancing googly eyes, ochre eye shadow and brow shading, tiny button-shaped nose, tiny impish smile, brunette mohair hair in original unruly style, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1920, the doll was made for the American market, trade-named as “Hug Me Kiddie”. Value Points: fine original condition of the amusing glass-eyed googly. $400/500
288. Four German/Japan Bisque and Porcelain Characters
5 ½” (14 cm.) largest. Each is all-bisque or all-porcelain onepiece figure with painted details, including oval-headed man with open mouth and ear holes having inscribed message “By the light of the silvery moon” (stamped Japan); bald pate man with holes in head for use as toothpick holder, wide open mouth, attributed to Schaefer & Vater; amusing little clown with black top hat; and bisque caricature figure with top hat and green bottle. Excellent condition. Circa 1910. $400/500
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German Porcelain Flask of Snookums
5” (13 cm.)
One-piece porcelain flask in the shape of seated big-head baby, his lips in puckered shape to serve as mouth of flask, with original porcelain cap on mouth, brown sculpted hair in fancy topknot, sculpted costume, labeled “Kiss Snookums”. There are two early impact lines on underside, otherwise excellent. Germany, circa 1910. $200/300
290. German All-Bisque Figure
“Googly Imp with Whiskey Bottle”
6 ½” (17 cm.) One-piece all-bisque figure of impish-face seated boy, sculpted blonde hair, painted side-glancing googly eyes gazing at white bottle labeled “Whiskey” which he clasps in his arms, painted urchin costume, bare feet. Incised 7755 Germany. Excellent condition. Circa 1915. $200/300
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291. German AllBisque “Tynie Baby” by
Horsman
9” (23 cm.) Plump bisque swivel head on plump torso, solid dome with painted baby hair, chubby cheeks, tiny blue glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, tinted brows, rounded button-shaped nose, closed mouth with tiny lips, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs in bent baby shape, bare feet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: c. 1924 by E.I. Horsman Made in Germany 38. Comments: “Tynie Baby”, circa 1924, Horsman. Value Points: shy yet fretful expression is most endearing, enhanced by blush details on cheeks, knees and feet. $800/1000
292. German Bisque Character “Just Me” by Marseille
9” (23 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass side-glancing sleep eyes, painted curly
lashes, one-short-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with rosebud-shaped lips, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition body with side-jointed legs, modeled bent right elbow, original costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Just Me Registered Germany A 310/ 7/0 M. Comments: Marseille, circa 1928. Value Points: appealing size of the classic imp doll, original body and body finish, original wig and costume.
$700/900
293. German Bisque Character “Just Me” by Marseille
10” (25 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass side-glancing sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, one-short-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with rosebud-shaped lips, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition body with side-jointed legs, modeled bent right elbow, original costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Just Me Registered Germany A 310/ 5/0 M. Comments: Marseille, circa 1928. Value Points: appealing size of the classic imp doll, original body and body finish, original wig. $700/900
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294. Sonneberg Bisque Closed Mouth Doll in the French Look-Alike Manner
13" (33 cm.) Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, brown glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, brunette mohair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body, red silk vintage costume. Marks: 5. Comments: bisque excellent, body has finish work. Comments: Sonneberg, circa 1882. Value Points: charming pensive expression on the petite cabinet size doll. $400/600
295. German Miniature Christmas Stall with Ornaments and St. Nicholas Figures
13" (33 cm.) x 12" x 10" stall. A wooden framed stall with lettered sign "Zum Pulzrmarkt" has a front canvas awning decorated with gold paper stars, back shelving and front counter which is laden with a wide assortment of miniature St. Nicholas figures, snow men and toys, and with dangling glass Xmas balls from the upper frame, and fireplace stockings displayed hanging from the stall front. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1900. $700/900
296. German Woolly Lamb on Wooden Pull-Toy Base
10" (25 cm.) Paper mache lamb with thick woolly coat, shaved face with green glass eyes, open mouth, painted pink nose and eye shadow, wooden legs, is 297.
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standing upon a wooden wheeled base. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1890. $600/800
297. Pair, American Folk Art
Black Woolen Knit Dolls
24" (61 cm.) Each is elongated and very firmly-stuffed character doll with unusual knitted black woolen cover, embroidered yarn eyes and mouth, attached red woolen hat, stitched-on costume. Condition: dolls are excellent, costumes are a bit dusty. Comments: American, early 1900s. Value Points: unusual construction of the imaginative folk art pair. $400/500
298. Japan Plush Terrier Dog "Pepe" by Gund
9" (23 cm.) Golden plush mohair terrier with painted black and brown spots, glass inset eyes, black nose, is wearing original blue cotton sailor jacket and collar with matching cap, and has original gold paper label "My Name is Pepe", and original cloth label indicating production of Gund of Brooklyn, patent applied for, and made in Japan. Excellent condition. Circa 1930s. $100/200
299. German Bisque Wistful Character Boy, "Phillip", Model 115/A by Kammer and Reinhardt
13" (34 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lower lashes, brushstroked and multi-feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, shaded and accented lips, blonde mohair bobbed wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 115A 34. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1915, "Phillip" from their art character series. Value Points: wonderfully modeled little pouty character has choice bisque, original body and body finish, antique mariner costume. $1600/1900
300. German Tin Railroad Accessories by Kibri and Maerklin
Each of tinplate with painted finish and lettering, the two signage posts are marked Maerklin or Germany, and the four others are each marked
Germany, 1930s. $500/700
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301. Three Miniature Wire-Framed Baskets and Miniature Box 2” (5 cm.) -3”. Of spiral-twisted narrow wire, the baskets have open lattice-shaped sides, bail handle, and a glass-covered early engraving forming the floor of the basket, one depicting a little girl at the well, another a girl picking flowers. Excellent condition. French, circa 1840, very rare and beautifully made. Also included is a small firm-sided box with gold leaf cover having glasscovered images on each side and mirrored interior. $400/500
302. Very Fine French Bisque Poupée “Lily” by Madame Lavalle-Peronne for A La Poupée de Nuremberg 17” (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, cobalt blue glass eyes, dark eyeliner, delicately painted lashes and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, accented lips, ears pierced into head, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, shapely kid poupée torso with gusset-jointing at hips, kid-over-wood jointing at knees, kid-over-wood upper arms, bisque lower arms jointed at elbows, cupped hands with defined nails and knuckles.
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Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 4 (head) A La Poupée de Nuremberg... Lavallee-Peronne Paris...(fragment of original paper label on torso). Comments: the poupée was presented in the doll boutique “A La Poupée de Nuremberg” owned by Madame Lavalle-Peronne, described in La Poupée Modele as a “dollmaker of exquisite taste”; she presented her poupée as “Lily”, defining the doll as her signature work. Value Points: beautiful portrait like model with rare to find boutique label, very fine antique gown, undergarments and shoes.
$7000/8000
303. Outstanding French Boxed Set of Paper Doll Bride and Trousseau
9 ½” (24 cm.) x 7” box. 7” doll. A doublesided paper doll depicting a young woman is presented along with her trousseau of doublesided wedding gown and other ensembles including evening party gowns, masquerade costumes, elegant salon dresses and folklore style costumes. There are thirteen costumes, many with attached variation wigs or coiffe and six additional bonnets. The set is preserved in original box with colorful engraving on the lid depicting the bride wearing one of the outfits included inside. The box is not labeled, but a very similar smaller set titled “La Coquette” was created in Paris, circa 1860, by Rousseau, printed by Jannin. Especially fine state of preservation of the rare paper doll. $2000/2700
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French Bisque Painted Eye
Poupée by Adelaide Huret 17” (43 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead with very plump cheeks, painted blue eyes with darker blue iris rims and decorative glaze at lower rims, dark eyeliner, delicately painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, unpierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, wooden body with dowel jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, kid collarette. Condition: generally excellent, original body finish is rubbed. Marks: Medaille D’Argent Huret...Paris (original label on kid collarette). Comments: Adelaide Huret, circa 1857, as indicated by the Medaille d’Argent which she was awarded at the 1855 Exposition. Value Points: exquisite modeling and painting with distinctive painting of eyes, subtle blushing, lovely antique costume comprising blue silk gown with black beaded trim, undergarments, blouse, bonnet, and leather boots signed C.C. $14,000/18,000
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French Bisque Poupée with Wooden Body and Fine Antique Costume
18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head with very full cheeks, flat-cut neck socket on corresponding shoulderplate which allows head to only pivot side-to-side (not completely revolving in an unrealistic manner), brilliant cobalt blue glass eyes, dark eyeliner, very delicate lashes and brows, accented nostrils, outlined lips of closed mouth, blushed cheeks, unpierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, all-wooden body with shapely torso, dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, swivel jointing at midthigh. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, attributed to Blampoix, circa 1860. Value Points: very beautiful poupée with most delicate bisque, brilliant eyes, wooden articulated poupée body, and wearing very fine antique white pique gown with embroidered and cutwork trim, undergarments, woven bonnet, leather boots. $3000/3600
306. Early French Bisque Poupée with Cobalt Blue Eyes and Rare Body Style
15” (38 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, cobalt blue glass eyes, dark eyeliner, delicately painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, unpierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, early kid poupée body with square-cut collarette, shapely torso, kidover-wooden arms with jointing at shoulders and elbows, bisque lower arms, gusset-jointed hips, kid-over-wood jointing at knees. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2. Comments: French, circa 1860. Value Points: beautiful delicate complexion is dramatized by brilliant cobalt blue eyes, rare body with perfect bisque hands, lovely antique gown, bonnet, undergarments, leather ankle boots signed C.C. $2200/2800
307. French Bisque Poupée by Gaultier in Rare Normandy Governess Costume with Baby
17” (43 cm.) doll. 20” with coiffe. Bisque shoulderhead, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, lightlyfeathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid shapely poupée body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F. 3 G. Comments: Gaultier, circa 1875. Value Points: lovely poupée is wearing superb traditional costume of Normandy governess, comprising fine lace-edged fabrics, and including gown, tablier, cape, undergarments, elaborate high lace coiffure with blue silk ribbons, necklace, and carrying little all-bisque baby in original lace and blue silk bunting. $2700/3200
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308. French Box Set of Paper Dolls “La Dame de Paris”
7 ½” (19 cm.) x 5” box. 7” doll. Presented within an original box with color engraved scene of three fashionable ladies and tri-language title in
French, English and German are three firm double-sided paper dolls, along with fourteen double-sided costumes including wedding gown, many of the costumes with attached coiffures and coiffes, and with five additional bonnets. Excellent condition. French, circa 1860, with original store ticket from boutique in Tours, France. $800/1100
309. French Miniature Porcelain Dinnerware with Garland Floral Decorations
3 ½” (9 cm.) c. large pedestal bowl. Of fine white porcelain, the set comprises a large footed pedestal bowl, serving dish with perforated holes, three smaller pedestal serving dishes or bowls, and eight plates, each decorated with a garland of colorful flowers and gilt edging. Excellent condition. French, circa 1875. $300/400
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310. French Bisque Poupée with Gesland Body and Exquisite Costume
16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass spiral threaded eyes with darker iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with beautifullyshaped lips, pierced ears, brunette hair in braided coiffure, cork pate, French padded-stockinette over metal armature body allowing infinite articulation, bisque hands and lower legs. Condition: generally excellent, some restoration on toes of right foot. Comments: French, circa 1875, with original body by Gesland. Value Points: very beautiful face with finest soft blush, rare body with finely-sculpted bisque hands, beautiful antique costume.
$2800/3400
311. French Bisque Smiling Poupée by Leon Casimir Bru with Deposed Wooden Body
17” (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, narrow blue glass eyes with spiral threading and darker blue iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with slightly-upturned lip corners forming an enigmatic smile, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French all-wooden poupée body with dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees and ankles, and with ball-swivel waist. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F. Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, the poupée is all original, with Bru’s 1867 deposed wooden body and portrait face model deposed in 1872. Value Points: sought after poupée with finest bisque and painting, original wooden body with extra deluxe articulations. $3000/3700
312. French Bisque Poupée with Wooden Articulated Body Attributed to Pierre-François Jumeau
17” (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, small blue glass spiral-threaded eyes with darker blue iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, light mauve eye shadow, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, allwooden body with shapely torso, dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, and swivel-jointing at mid-upper arms, mid-upper legs and wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 4 (head and
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shoulders). Comments: French, attributed to Pierre François Jumeau, circa 1870. Value Points: lovely delicate features of facial model, choice bisque, wooden body with deluxe articulations. $2700/3200
313. French Bisque Poupée with Deluxe Details of Wooden Articulated Body
18” (46 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, small
cobalt blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, ears pierced into head, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French all-wooden body with dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips and knees, and with deluxe swivel articulation of waist and midthighs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1867. Value Points: lovely poupée with deluxe articulated body. $2800/3400
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314. French Bisque Poupée Attributed to Blampoix in Original Nun’s Habit
18” (46 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead with very plump face, delicate complexion with softly-blushed cheeks, cobalt blue enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and lightly-feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, accented lips, kid shapely poupée body with jointing at shoulders. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1860, attributed to Blampoix. Value Points: exquisite delicate complexion enhances the brilliant cobalt eyes,
the poupée is wearing original nun’s habit and accessories. $2700/3200
315. French Bisque Poupée with Especially Beautiful Eyes
17” (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, large rich blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, light eye shadow blush, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lip, ears pierced into head, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupée body with gusset-jointing at hips, kid-overwooden ball-jointing at knees, kid-over-wooden arms with dowel jointing at shoulders and elbows, bisque lower arms and hands, lovely silk costume. Condition: generally excellent, professional restoration to hands. Comments: French, circa 1867, lovely transitional era poupée with brilliant cobalt eyes of earlier poupées and facial model evolving from mode enfantine to slender-faced lady. Value Points: rare era of poupée to find, this example with especially beautiful face, bisque and painting. $2200/2600
316. French Bisque Bébé in Taufling Costume as Candy Container
12” (30 cm.) Presented within a lavishly lacewrapped bunting is a bisque head with blue glass eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth, designed to appear as a full baby, but actually with
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removable body which was an original candy container. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1890. Value Points: lavish presentation includes wide-brimmed double lace ruffle and blue bows. $700/900
317. French Bisque Poupée with Rare
Deposed Wooden Body by Herbillon
17” (43 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead with plump face, cobalt blue glass enamel eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line on
primly-shaped lips, unpierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid-over wooden torso and upper legs with unusual side-hip jointing, wooden arms with swivel jointing at shoulders and elbows, bisque lower legs, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: E 4 B. (shoulderplate). Comments: French, circa 1860, Barrois with original wooden body, deposed in 1858 by Herbillon who also owned the doll shop Au Calife de Baghdad from which the doll was likely sold. Value Points: rarely found example, the poupée is wearing early mauve silk dress, undergarments, bonnet and carrying matching bone-handled parasol. $2800/3400
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318. German Paper Mache Gentleman in Original Costume
16” (41 cm.) Paper mache shoulderhead of lad with rounded facial shape, black painted hair with sculpted details and swirling curls around the forehead, large brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with hint of smile, firmly-stuffed muslin body, wooden lower arms. Condition: generally excellent, some retouch on face. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: wonderfully painted hair, wearing original unusual regimental costume including hat. $800/1100
319. French Paper Mache Poupée
Attributed to Andreas Voit
17” (43 cm.)
Solid domed paper mache shoulderhead with black painted pate, oval slender face, black enamel
eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, brunette human hair in elaborate coiffure, kid poupée body with shapely torso, antique ivory silk faille gown, undergarments, bonnet. Condition: generally excellent, one craze line on front shoulderplate. Comments: French, circa 1840, attributed to Andreas Voit. Value Points: elegant facial shape lends a regal presence, fine original finish. $1400/1700
320. French Paper Mache Portrait Doll of Historic Marshal in Uniform
15” (38 cm.) including hat. 17” x 6” case. Paper mache head with painted facial features and brown hair with extended sideburns, outlined brown eyes, closed mouth, stubble shadow of beard, firmly-stuffed body. Condition: generally excellent. Comments:
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French, mid-1800s. Value Points: presented in original paper lined case with ink-script insignia at base indicating Marechal (and then illegible), the Marshal is wearing elaborately-detailed regimental uniform with medals, epaulets, bicorn hat and with two swords. $800/1100
321. French Paper Mache Poupée in Original Folklore Costume
18” (46 cm.) Solid domed paper mache shoulderhead with black painted pate, oval shaped face, small black enamel inset eyes, lightly-painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, original black woven wig under elaborately beaded coiffe, French poupée body with shapely torso and limbs, mitten hands. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1840. Value Points: the early period poupée has fine original finish and is wearing original richly-detailed folklore costume including brown velvet fitted jacket, and very fine matching color unusual coiffe. $1200/1700
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322. Large Collection of German Articulated Paper Dolls by Littauer & Bauer
7” (18 cm.) -16”. Each is heavy cardboard die-cut paper doll with onepiece head and torso, pin-jointing at shoulders and hips allowing the doll to be posed in many ways, and each with printed details of hair, face and undergarments. Including 29 acrobatic ladies by Littauer & Bauer, and 45 children. Very good/Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1890. $700/900
323. American Wooden Doll by Joel Ellis
12” (30 cm.) Carved wooden head with gesso and painted finish, sculpted and painted short blonde ringlet-curled hair, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, closed mouth, shapely-wooden torso with dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, pewter lower arms and legs, painted black ankle boots. Condition: structurally excellent, finish is original albeit heavily scrubbed. Comments: Joel Ellis, Vermont, circa 1875. Value Points: sought-after American doll with unique construction. $400/500
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Logo
15” (38 cm.)
Carved wooden head with gesso and painted finish, sculpted and painted short blonde ringlet-curled hair, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, closed mouth, shapely-wooden torso with dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, pewter lower arms and legs, painted black ankles boots. Condition: generally excellent, few rubs on cheeks, original finish. Marks: (stylized painted logo on back torso). Comments: Joel Ellis, Vermont, circa 1875. Value Points: rare to find larger size and blonde hair, original finish, unusual painted signature logo on back torso. $700/900
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325. English “Dolly Dimple” Boxed Paper Doll by J.W. Spear & Sons
10” (25 cm.) doll. 13” x 7” box. Presented with an original box with illustration of doll and label “Dolly Dimple” Spear’s Patented Character Dolls with Interchangeable Heads: is an easel-back heavy cardboard doll body along with six interchangeable heads with different coiffures, and four costumes each with matching hat, and four various accessories; the costumes and hair have embossed detail and rich coloring. Excellent condition. J. W. Spears, England, circa 1910. $200/300
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326. Very Rare American Wooden Art Character, Model 311, by Schoenhut
19” (48 cm.) All-wooden doll with socket head, oval slender face with very full cheeks and strong nose, painted dark blue eyes with darker blue iris rims, black upper eyeliner, lightly-feathered brows accented nostrils, closed mouth with accent line between the pale downcast lips, blonde mohair wig, wooden spring-jointed body, holes in feet for posing. Condition: generally excellent, wig not original. Marks: Schoenhut Doll Pat Jan. 17, ‘11 USA & Foreign Countries. Comments: Schoenhut, model
311, the 19” size was made for one year only in 1912. Value Points: very rare model with well-preserved original finish, cotton dress is likely original, original undergarments and Schoenhut shoes. $1200/1500
327. American Wooden Art Character Doll, Model 407, by Schoenhut
21” (53 cm.) All-wooden doll with carved socket head, intaglio large brown eyes with white eye dots, black and incised upper eyeliner, feathered horizontal brows, defined philtrum, closed mouth with strong red accent line between the downcast lips, original tacked-on mohair bobbed wig, all-wooden spring-jointed body, holes in feet for posing, well costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Schoenhut Doll
Pat. Jan. 17, ‘11, USA & Foreign Countries. Comments: Schoenhut, model 407, circa 1912. Value Points: pristine original condition of the rarely-found model with cherished expression, original Schoenhut unusual shoes. $1200/1500
328. American Wooden Art Character Doll, Model 315, by Schoenhut
21” (53 cm.) All-wooden doll with socket head, carved facial features, deep intaglio pale blue eyes, pronounced pupils and white eye dots, dark upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, softly rounded nose, closed moth with four small painted teeth and single red accent line between the pale lips, dimpled chin and philtrum, blonde mohair wig, wooden spring-jointed body, holes in feet for posing, wearing plaid cotton dress which may be original, original undergarments and stockings, replica Schoenhut shoes. Condition: excellent. Marks: Schoenhut Doll Pat. Jan. 17, ‘11. USA & Foreign Countries. Comments: Schoenhut, model 315, the model was made in this one size only, and for only four years, 19121916. Value Points: rare doll has very fine original finish, especially fine detailing of eyes and soft cheek blush. $1500/1800
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329. American Wooden Art Character, Model 205, by Schoenhut with Unusual Hair Carving
21” (53 cm.) All-wooden doll with socket head, smoothly-carved domed head with well-defined ears, painted brown hair with ochre shading, very deep intaglio brown painted eyes, large black pupils, white eye dots, painted upper eyeliner, thinlyfeathered brows, accented nostrils, closed
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mouth with downcast lips, accent line between the lips, wooden spring-jointed body, holes in feet for posing. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Schoenhut Doll Pat. Jan. 17, ‘11 USA & Foreign Countries. Comments: Schoenhut, model 205, circa 1920, notable for very smooth complexion and hair. Value Points: rare model with distinctive painting, wonderful costume of football player. $1200/1600
330. American Wooden Character “Schnickelfritz” by Schoenhut
15” (38 cm.) All-wooden carved doll, socket head with sculpted short curly hair having pronounced forelock curls, carved ears, well-defined carved and painted features, narrow blue eyes, tinted brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth modeled as though open with laughing expression, two beaded upper teeth and two beaded lower teeth, all-wooden spring-jointed body. Condition: structurally excellent, finish is original on head albeit very scuffed, some body retouch. Marks: Schoenhut Doll. Pat. Jan. 17, ‘11 USA & Foreign Countries. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1911, one of the earliest models by the firm, known as “Schnickelfritz”, the model also appeared in rolly-dolly form. Value Points: delightful laughing model is rarely found. $1200/1500
331. American Wooden Character “Tootsie Wootsie” by Schoenhut
15” (38 cm.) Carved wooden socket head with painted and deeply sculpted facial features, blue intaglio eyes, white eye dots, rounded nose with accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full petulant lips, all wooden fully-spring-jointed body. Condition: good, original condition with some scuffs on hair and lips. Marks: (Schoenhut incised mark). Comments: Schoenhut, the model was made from 1911-1912 only, marketed as “Tootsie-Wootsie”. Value Points: among the rarest of the Schoenhut characters with excellent quality of sculpting, the costume may be original as shown in early advertisement photograph. $1200/1600
332. American Wooden Native Guide from Roosevelt Safari Set by Schoenhut
8” (20 cm.) All-wooden with carved and painted details, dark brown-complexioned, painted black eyes and closed mouth with very full lips, jointing at shoulders and hips, muscular arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Schoenhut from Teddy’s Adventures in Africa Series, circa 1909. Value Points: fine original finish, wearing original wrapped cotton turban and cotton top and pants. $500/700
333. Very Rare American BrownComplexioned Character Boy, Model 204, by Schoenhut
16” (41 cm.) All-wooden doll with socket head, painted dark brown complexion over peach undercoat, modeled black curly hair with distinctive fuzzy texture, brown intaglio eyes, pronounced black pupils and upper eyeliner, white eye dots, black single stroke thick brows, closed mouth with defined space between the lips
suggesting teeth, brown-complexioned wooden jointed body, holes in feet for posing. Condition: generally excellent, painting is all original, small paint scrape on right neck and hands. Marks: Schoenhut Doll Pat. Jan. 17, ‘11 USA & Foreign Countries. Comments: Schoenhut. model 204, circa 1915. Value Points: very rare doll, of which only three are known, according to research by Carol Corson, author of Schoenhut Dolls, likely a special commission doll, and wearing its original Oliver Twist suit #820, shown in the 1915 catalog, and Schoenhut ankle boots. Ex-collection Carol Corson. $3000/4000
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Tim Lammers
14” (36 cm.) Soft kidskin head and body, stitch-shaped face with dyed quills forming the eyes and painted mouth, long braided hair, and each wearing original elaborate costume of soft kidskin decorated with tinted quills and fringe, quill-formed moccasins, jewelry and accessories. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: created by Native American artist Tim Lammers of South Dakota whose study of native crafts has focused on the use of quill work whose designs preceded the later beading; his dolls reflect this appreciation. Value Points: rare pair are wonderfully created and preserved. $800/1100
335. American Kiowa Apache-Style Doll with Detailed Beadwork by Artists Bill & Kathy Brewer
15” (38 cm.) Homespun cloth doll with beaded detail of facial features, stitched-on hair, simply-shaped cloth body costumed in buckskin with elaborate detail of fringe, bead work and tin funnel accents. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: created by artist Bill and Kathy Brewer, early 1990s, depicting traditional doll of the Kiowa Apache. Value Points: fine artistry honoring the skills of the earlier Native American crafts is well preserved. $600/800
336. Petite American Cloth
Alabama Baby by Ella Smith
14” (36 cm.) All-cloth doll with firmly-pressed and oil-painted facial features and hair, large blue outlined eyes, blushed cheeks, brown hair in bobbed style, muslin body, jointing at shoulders and hips, oil-
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337. German Wooden Noah’s Ark with Animals
15” (38 cm.) A wooden Noah’s Ark has originally-painted architectural details including half-timbers and windows, with textured roof that hinges open to reveal hand-carved and painted animals inside, including eight pairs of animals, and nine assorted single animals. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1880. $700/900
338. Rare American Cloth Black-Complexioned Doll Model as Mammy by Martha Chase
26” (66 cm.) All-cloth doll with rich ebony complexion, pressed and oil-painted facial features, dark eyes with red upper eyeliner and defined sockets, fringed brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with full lips, sculpted ears, black fleecy wig, stitch-jointed body with bare feet, brown sateen torso cover, black oil-painted lower arms and legs, well costumed in antique dress, apron, bandanna and undergarments. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Martha Chase, Pawtucket. Rhode Island, circa 1900. Value Points: rare model from the cottage industry dollmaker, with especially fine detail of modeled features, gentle expression. $1200/1800
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339. Important and Very Rare Early Boxed Paper Doll “The Lady Of London”
14” (36 cm.) x 10” box. Presented within a firm-sided box with color-tinted engraving on the lid depicting women and children, labeled “The Lady Of London, Newest English Doll of Fashion” (in three languages) is fitted interior containing two 7 ½” lady paper dolls, two 6” boy paper dolls, one 5 ½” young girl paper doll, and one 4 ½” baby paper doll. Each doll is of heavy stock and is double-sided, with bottom edging designed to fit inside wooden display bases (included). Along with the dolls are eleven doublesided costumes for the ladies, and thirteen double-sided costumes for the children, as well as a number of bonnets and head wear. Very good/ excellent condition, one lady has bend at ankles, box edges are a bit frayed. Very rare set with exquisite costumes enhanced by original glazed finish, mid-1800s. $1200/1500
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Mache Doll with Unusual Brown Sculpted Hair by M&S Superior
17” (43 cm.) Paper mache shoulderhead with rounded face, very dark brown sculpted hair waved away from face and behind ears, with feathering details around the forehead, painted blue eyes, black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, muslin stitchjointed body, leather arms, antique
Marks: M&S Superior (paper label). Comments: circa 1880. Value Points: wonderfully-preserved condition with pert expression, rare color of hair. $400/500
341. German Paper Mache Lady Doll with Rare Coiffure
19” (48 cm.) Paper mache shoulderhead of adult woman with ovalshaped face and elongated throat, dramatically-sculpted hair with very full side poufs of curls and braided and coiled topknot, stippled detail of curls around the forehead, painted large blue eyes, black upper eyeliner, accented nostrils, closed mouth, slender kid body, wooden lower arms and legs, painted orange shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1850. Value Points: rare early paper mache with original well-preserved finish and elaborate coiffure. $1100/1300
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342. French Bisque Poupée with Rare Kid-Over-Wooden Body
17” (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, wooden poupée body with stretched kid cover including “baggy leg” kid cover at upper thighs, jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, bisque forearms, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent.
Comments. French, circa 1862, rare original body from the 1862 deposed design of Marie Emmanuel Cruchet, as shown in The Panorama of Parisienne Dolls by Theimer, page 217. Value Points: beautiful model doll with deluxe construction of body; the model is rarely found and was likely made for one or two years only in limited numbers and offered only in exclusive doll boutiques such as that of Terrene on Rue du Marche St. Honore. $2800/3400
343. French Bisque Mechanical Gliding Lady with Baby in Bunting
15” (38 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth with outlined
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lips and double row of teeth, carton torso and full length carton skirt which encloses the clockwork mechanism, hidden wheeled base. When wound the doll glides forward and in circles, raising and lowering the baby in her arms as though rocking her. Condition: generally excellent, mechanism functions well. Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1867. Value Points: lovely antique costume, beautiful face with rich cobalt eyes, lovely antique costume of poupée and baby bunting. $3500/4500
344. Early French Bisque Poupée by Leon Casimir Bru with Original Body
14” (36 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, lightly-feathered brows, mauve blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, ears pierced into head, blonde lambswool wig over cork pate, French kid poupée body with square-cut collarette and shapely torso. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: D. Comments: French, Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1867, the earliest version of the smiling poupée. Value Points: petite poupée with original signed head and distinctive Bru body, wearing wonderful antique costume of ivory and aqua silk. $2200/2700
345. Mahogany Maitrise Model Miniature Staircase
32” (81 cm.) h. x 18” l. x 10” w. The finely-grained mahogany staircase with natural finish features spindle-carved side rails which are capped with an edging of brass, with brass finials at the bottom pillars. The staircase was designed as a maitrise presentation display, mid-1900s. Excellent condition. $800/1000
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12” (30 cm.) x 11”. The wooden framed vitrine with gilded metal decorative edgings has curved glass front and glass sides, which display the interior fitted with ormolu framed
mirrored back with etched designs, velvet edging and floor and a deeply-tufted magenta silk cushion upon which is displayed a wax orange blossom corsage and coronet. Excellent condition. French, circa 1880. $600/800
347. Collection of Lady’s Silk Accessories
Including five 13” ruffled silk streamers with applique floral trim and ribbon ties, in various colors; along with a pair of ruffled silk garters with silk floral applique on original store card; and a brown velvet corsage presented in original box. Excellent condition. 1930s. $300/400
348. All-Original Petite German Bisque Child Doll by Kammer and Reinhardt
12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, real lashes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, short brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig,
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composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Simon & Halbig K*R 30. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1900. Value Points: classically pretty child doll is enhanced with finest bisque, original lush wig, original body and body finish and original lace dress, undergarments, stockings, and shoes. $600/800
349. French Bisque Poupée by Gaultier with Gesland Body
19” (48 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, pale blue glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes and lightly feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, metal armature body with padded stockinette cover, bisque hands, bisque lower legs and bare feet, wearing lovely antique white summer dress with capelet sleeves, cape, undergarments, stockings, leather slippers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F.G. 4 (head and shoulders). Comments: Gaultier, with deposed body made by Gesland designed to allow infinite articulation of the body, circa 1872. Value Points: pristine condition of bisque doll and rare body, beautifully sculpted bisque hands and feet. $3200/3500
350. French Bisque Bébé Mascotte by May Freres
17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head with plumply modeled cheeks, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with very full outlined lips having upturned corners, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body, antique lace costume. Condition: generally excellent, body retouch. Marks: M 6. Comments: French, attributed to May Freres, circa 1890. Value Points: rare model with distinctive expression, fine lustrous patina and especially fine dramatic large eyes. $2800/3400
351. Four French Miniature Woven Market Baskets
4” (10 cm.) -5”. Each is intricately woven basket, two with double hinged lids for access from either side and with centered bail handle, one with domed hinged lid and double braided handles, and the fourth as flattop picnic basket with hinged lid. Excellent condition. French, circa 1890. $300/400
352. French Bisque Bébé by Emile Jumeau with Compelling Expression
20” (51 cm.) Bisque socket head, very deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes with darker blue iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted dark lashes, mauve eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined lips, separately-modeled pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate,
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straight wrists, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 9 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body stamp). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1885. Value Points: beautiful glowing bisque, special luxury features of the tete model include modeled ears, very deep eyes, and rich eye shadow. $3400/3800
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Seated Borzoi Dog as Candy Container and Maple Wood Chair
7” (18 cm.) dog. 10” chair. Seated upon a maple wood side chair with spindled back and legs and tufted silk seat is a hollow paper mache Borzoi dog with lush white fur coat, shaved muzzle, amber glass eyes, and removable head for access to the candy container interior. Excellent condition, seat silk worn. French, circa 1885. $600/800
354. French Bisque Bébé E.J. by Emile Jumeau with Original Costume and Shoes
16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading and darker iris rims, dark eyeliner, mauve blushed eye shadow, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition:
generally excellent. Marks: Depose E. 7 J. (head, and artist checkmarks) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1884. Value Points: beautiful bébé with finest bisque and painting, original body and body finish, wearing original Jumeau couturier dress of broderie Anglaise, matching bonnet, undergarments, and leather shoes impressed Paris Depose with bee symbol, size 7. $3800/4200
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17” (43 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead with plump rounded face, delicate complexion, brilliant cobalt blue glass eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accent line between the primly-shaped lips, unpierced ears, auburn mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupée body with shapely plump torso, jointing at shoulders, bisque arms to above the elbows,
cupped fingers, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, attributed to Blampoix, circa 1860. Value Points: very expressive features unusual on this era poupée, with finest bisque, brilliant eyes, original body with perfect bisque hands. $2700/3200
356. French Mahogany Desk with Birdcage and Framed Tin Types
11” (28 cm.) x 9” w. Mahogany desk with curved front, carved apron
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357. Elegant German Bisque Wigged Fashion Lady with Wooden Body
16” (41 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, very slender oval face and elongated throat, cobalt blue glass eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, red upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with primly-set tiny lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair in elaborate coiffure having interwoven seed pearls, kid-over-wooden body, dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, bisque lower arms. Condition: 1” repair at bottom of back shoulderplate, small chip at back top of shoulderplate. Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: lovely pale bisque dramatized by brilliant eyes, regal stature with lovely antique silk gown, decorated coiffure. $800/1000
358. Early Softpaste Dinner Service for Poupées or Small Bebes
6” (15 cm.) largest tray. Of creamy softpaste with transfer lattice and garland designs in brown, the service comprises eight graduated size service trays, four footed tureens, two gravy boats, six soup bowls, eleven dinner plates and twelve dessert plates. Excellent condition. Mid1800s. Ex-collection Pielzeugmuseum Davos. $400/500
359. French Wooden Miniature Traveling Desk and Desk Accessories
5” (13 cm.) The walnut traveling case desk with slanted front and gilt stenciled inlay opens to reveal flat writing surface along with a hinged pencil tray with two silver topped inkwells, writing pen and seal, with key for locking desk. Along with a collection of silver soft metal desk accessories comprising double inkwell with candle stick, tray, letter opener, pearl handled seal, candle snuffer, tray and pen. Excellent condition. Circa 1885. $700/900
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20” (51 cm.) Bisque socket head, very deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, mauve blushed eye shadow, lushlypainted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, defined space between the outlined lips, separately-modeled pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose E. 9 J (head, and artist checkmarks) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1884. Value Points: stunningly beautiful eyes and eye decoration, lovely bisque with fine complexion, original body and body finish, lush antique wig. $3500/4200
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Pair of German All-Bisque Dolls Holding Tinier Dolls
3” (8 cm.) -4”. Each is one-piece bisque figure of child standing with arms extended, each with sculpted hair and costume, painted facial features, including little girl with brown sculpted hair and hair band, pink dress with apron and orange slippers; and little boy with short
brown sideparted hair, blue jacket with little bow tie, black boots. Each doll is holding a miniature version of itself. Excellent condition.
Germany, circa 1870. $500/600
362. French Leather Doll Trunk with Unusual Fitted Interior
13” (33 cm.) The firm-sided trunk with embossed exterior finish and unusual leather key hole cover, hinges open to paper lined interior, with hinged back panel for access to hidden storage space, and with red leather paper satchel attached to the panel, tied by red silk ribbons. Good condition, some rubs on leather. Mid-1800s. $500/700
363. French Bisque Brown-Eyed Bébé by Jumeau with Incised Depose Mark
26” (66 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with shaded and accented lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and
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Condition: generally excellent.
Marks: Depose Jumeau 12 (incised and artist checkmarks)
Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body).
Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1885.
Value Points: fine quality bisque and painting on the signature bébé, especially fine body with original finish. $3200/3600
364. Pair, German All-Bisque Swingers with Pet Kitten
6” (15 cm.) dolls. 13” overall. The two one-piece allbisque children are posed seated on swing with attached real rope handles which are entwined with their hands, each with painted facial features and costumes, bonnets, shoes, and the little girl with a white kitten seated alongside. The pair are suspended from the handle of a branch-like basket designed to appear as a tree. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1885. $400/500
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3 ½” (9 cm.) -4”. Each is firm-bodied pup with painted flocked finish, tiny bead eyes, extended tail, leather harness or collar, one with original paper label “Germany”. Excellent condition. Circa 1900. $200/300
366. Three Sets of German Cloth Storybook Dolls in Original Display Box by BAPS
4 ½” (11 cm.) Each has cloth head with hand-painted facial features, sideglancing eyes, floss wig, posable armature body, attached to metal rod with circle base for use in puppet play, and each is wearing original costume to indicate its storyline. Each set presented in original box with display platform. Near mint condition. Germany, BAPS, late 1940s, included are Jack and Jill, Little Miss Muffet and Hansel and Gretl. $600/800
367. German Cloth Character “Schlenkerchen” by Kathe Kruse
13” (33 cm.) All-cloth stockinette doll with single-seamed head, deeplypressed facial features depicting a laughing child, oil-painted complexion, brown hair and features, small brown eyes in deeply-set sockets, nostril dots, closed mouth with defined space between the lips, well-defined blushed ears, stitch-jointed shoulders, loosely jointed hips, mitten hands, antique costume.
Condition: generally excellent, some possible touch-ups on hair. Comments: Kathe Kruse, the “Schlenkerchen” model, circa 1925.
Value Points: the rarity of the early model is rivaled only by the delightful expression achieved by very defined modeling. $1200/1500
367.1. The Katy Kruse Play Book Featuring Images of Kruse Dolls
10” (25 cm.) x 8”. The hardbound book
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368. All-Original German Cloth Character Baby
“Traumerchen” by Kathe Kruse
20” (51 cm.) All-cloth doll with pressed and oil painted facial complexion, features, and baby hair in shaded brown curls, painted closed eyes as though sleeping, painted lashes, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blushed cheeks and earlobes, cloth ring neck allowing the baby’s head to nod realistically to the side, weighted stockinette body to simulate the actual weight of a baby, separately-stitched arms, loosely attached legs, sewn belly button. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Kathe Kruse 380 (signed left foot) Kathe Kruse (original paper label). Comments: Kathe Kruse, their Type V model marketed as “Traumerchen”, circa 1925. Value Points: rare model with beautifully sculpted and painted face and hair, fine original finish, wearing antique baby costume and preserved in original Kruse box. $3200/3800
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14” (36 cm.) w. x 7 ½” h. x 8” d. The wooden open-front schoolroom with fancily carved front columns and original lithographed paper on walls and floor is fitted with a hanging wall slate, cupboard, and hanging shelves, along with teacher’s podium, six school desks with attached seats, and coat rack, Seven all-bisque students are in attendance as well as teacher, each with glass eyes, original mohair wigs, and original factory costumes, along with three bisque pups and various school books. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1890. $1100/1300
370. German Cloth Blue-Eyed Character by Kathe Kruse, Series I 17” (43 cm.) All-cloth doll with three back-head seams, firmly-pressed and oil-painted dark brown hair and facial features, blushed ears, small blue painted eyes, black and brown upper eyeliner, lightly-tinted brows, rounded small nose, small closed mouth, stitch-jointed arms and separately-stitched thumbs, disc-jointed legs, antique Tyrolean costume may be original. Condition: generally excellent, body is darkened. Marks: Kathe Kruse 7331 (feet). Comments: Kathe Kruse, Series I model, circa 1915. Value Points: early example of the beloved Series I doll with especially fine pressed modeling of facial expression.
$1200/1600
371. German Cloth Character Doll “Kleines du Mein”, Type VII by Kathe Kruse
14” (36 cm.) All-cloth doll with early three-seam head, firmly-stuffed and oil-painted head, painted brown hair with forelock curls, painted brown eyes with shaded detail, black and brown upper eyeliner, accented nostrils, closed mouth with downcast lips, stitch-jointed shoulders, disc-jointed legs with wide hips, separately-stitched thumbs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Kathe Kruse 10945. Comments: Kathe Kruse, the Type VII model known as “Kleines du Mein”, the petite doll was made from 1927-1930 as a smaller version of the earlier 17” Type I model. Value Points: both in size and facial expression, the doll remains one of the most beloved Kruse models. $1100/1400
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372. American Wooden Art Character, Model 300, by Schoenhut
16” (41 cm.) All-wooden doll with socket head, carved facial features, painted bright blue eyes with dominant black pupils and white eye dots, narrow black upper eyeliner, lightly feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, accent line between the solemn lips, impressed philtrum, blonde mohair tacked-on wig with long curls, wooden spring-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Schoenhut Doll Pat. Jan. 17, ‘11 USA & Foreign Countries. Comments: Schoenhut, model 300, circa 1912. Value Points: fine original finish on the early model, original very lush wig, original Schoenhut dress, undergarments, stockings. $700/900
373. American Wooden Art Character, Model 205, by Schoenhut with Original Costume
19” (48 cm.) All-wooden doll with carved socket head, carved
hair with deeply impressed ridges brushed across the forehead and over ears, painted brown intaglio eyes, white eye dots, black and incised upper eyeliners, accented nostrils, closed mouth in solemn expression, impressed philtrum, wooden body with spring jointing. Condition: generally excellent, nose rub, some paint rubs on hair. Marks: Schoenhut Doll Pat. Jan. 17, ‘11 USA & Foreign Countries. Comments: Schoenhut, model 205, the 19” size of this model was made for four years only, 1912-1916. Value Points: seldom-found character with expressive detail of carving, wearing factory-original blue overalls and cotton shirt. $900/1200
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well-defined jaw line, closed mouth with outlined lips, dimpled chin and philtrum, blonde mohair tacked-on wig, wooden spring-jointed body, holes in feet for posing. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Schoenhut Doll Pat. Jan. 17, ‘11 USA & Foreign Countries. Comments: Schoenhut, model 311, circa 1912. Value Points: rarely found model has fine original finish, original wig, and is wearing her original dress, undergarments, Schoenhut stocking and shoes. $1100/1400
375. American Wooden Art Character Boy, Model 201, by Schoenhut with Carved Hair
16” (41 cm.) All-wooden doll with socket head, carved and painted brown hair with well-defined forelock curls and brushstroked details, small painted brown eyes, black pupils and white eye dots, closed mouth with downcast lips, impressed chin dimple, wooden spring-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, darker paint finish is original. Marks: Schoenhut Doll Pat. Jan. 17, ‘11 USA & Foreign Countries. Comments: Schoenhut, model 201, a similar example of this doll appears in Schoenhut Dolls by Carol Corson, page 132, describing the finish as suntanned looking, indicating 1930 era painting of earlier production. Value Points: well-preserved and all-original wistful-faced character doll, antique mariner costume is likely original. $700/900
376. American Wooden Circus Figures by Schoenhut
6” (15 cm.) woman. Each is all-wooden, including acrobat lady with sculpted brown hair and painted facial features, wooden body with jointing at shoulders and hips, original (dusty) costume, double-humped camel with painted brown/tan finish and painted eyes, and donkey with painted brown finish and painted eyes. Excellent condition. American, Schoenhut, circa 1923, from the reduced size Humpty Dumpty circus. $700/900
377. Two Early Schoenhut Trade Catalogs
10” (25 cm.) x 7”. Including rare early black and white print catalog of 1904 with illustrations and descriptions of early Humpty Dumpty Circus including rare notice of Cracker Jack, as well as pages concerning boats, musical instruments and pianos; the front cover notes “Foreign Patents Pending Copyright 1904”; the catalog is worn and spotted, but complete. Along with 1925 color catalog of the Humpty Dumpty Circus. $300/400
378. American Wooden Art Character, Model 400, by Schoenhut in Mariner Costume
20” (51 cm.) All-wooden doll with socket head, carved and painted facial features, intaglio painted brown eyes with black upper eyeliner, black pupils and white eye dots, lightly-feathered brows, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair tacked-on bobbed hair, wooden spring-jointed body, holes in feet for posing. Condition: generally excellent, hands retouched. Marks: Schoenhut Doll Pat. Jan. ‘17, ‘11 USA & Foreign Countries. Comments: Schoenhut, model 400, circa 1912. Value Points: fine original finish is well-preserved, wearing original mariner costume. $800/1000
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“The Dancer of Paris”
4 ½” (11 cm.) doll. 7 ½” x 5” doll. Presented within original box with color engraving of the doll and three titles (English, German, and French) is a double-sided paper doll, along with six costumes and matching head wear including hats and wigs, the costumes designed to represent various dancing roles. Excellent condition of doll and costumes, box has some light spotting. Germany, mid-1800s. $800/1100
380. Collection of French Accessories for Poupées
The collection comprises 2 ½” folding fan with scenic border and tassel, 4” hand mirror and matching wooden handled comb, 2” needlework slippers, crystal perfume bottle with gilt accents, gold bead necklace with medallion, glass bottle with paper Cologne label, white gloves, gold mesh purse, and a velvet case containing a matched set of three
ornamental hair combs. Excellent condition. French, circa 1875. $500/700
381. French Bisque Poupée with Dehors Neck Articulation and Wooden Body
17” (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate with jointing system allowing the head to tilt coquettishly from side to side and forward as well as typical swivel, small blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, lightly feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined pale lips and suggestion of smile, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French all-wooden body with well-detailed articulation, dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips and knees. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1866, attributed to Dehors who patented the unique head system in 1866. Value Points: rare and beautiful doll with luxury head system and most endearing facial expression, all-wooden articulated body. $2500/3100
382. French Bisque Poupée with Dehors Neck Articulation and Wooden Body
18” (46 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, distinctive neck articulation allowing the head to realistically tilt sideto-side and forward (as well as swivel), blue glass spiral-threaded eyes with darker iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with pale accented lips, ears pierced into head, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid-overwooden poupée body with doweljointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, kid lower legs, bisque lower arms and hands, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1867, the poupée has 1866 deposed neck articulation of Auguste Alexandre Dehors that permitted a realistic and coquettish posing of the head. Value Points: rarity factors include intricate articulation of neck and kid-over wooden body with bisque hands on the distinctivelyfaced poupée. $2800/3400
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383. Exquisite French Bisque Bébé, Size 1, by Leon Casimir Bru in Pristine Condition 11” (28 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate with sculpted bosom and shoulderblades, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral-threading and darker iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with tiny modeled tongue tip, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over
cork pate, French kid bébé body with kid-over-wooden upper arms, bisque forearms and hands, Chevrot hinged hips, wooden lower legs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bru Jne 1 (head) No 1 Bru Jne (shoulders) Bébé Bru Bte SGDG...(paper label on chest). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1884. Value Points: in pristine original state, a very choice and rare bébé, size 1, with original body, perfect hands, fine silk antique dress, undergarment and bonnet, socks, leather shoes incised Bru Jne Paris 1. $22,000/27,000
384. Very Choice French Bisque Bébé by Leon Casimir Bru, Size 2, with Costumes 12 ½” (32 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate with sculpted bosom and shoulderblades, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with rich spiral-threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with heart-shaped upper lip, tongue tip, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid bébé body with kid-over-wooden upper arms, bisque forearms and hands, Chevrot hinged hips, wooden lower legs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bru Jne 2 (head) No 2 Bru Jne (shoulders). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa
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1884. Value Points: very beautiful face enhanced by splendid eyes and desirable “tongue tip” modeling, very sturdy body, wearing antique lace and voile gown and bonnet and including additional antique clothing.
$21,000/25,000
385. French Miniature Borzoi Dog in Unusual Size
5” (13 cm.) The firm-bodied Borzoi dog with lush white fur cover has shaved muzzle and lower legs, black bead eyes and very full tail, on chain leash with tassel tip. Excellent condition. French, circa 1890. $300/400
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386. Four Early Sheets of La Poupée Modele Paper Dolls
10” (25 cm.) x 7”. Three of the heavy stock sheets contain a double-sided paper doll with compatible double-sided costumes, and a fourth sheet includes four additional costumes and accessories. Each of the sheets is labeled La Poupée Modele. Excellent condition. French, circa 1870. $600/800
387. German Porcelain Double Inkwell Disguised as Vignette
10” (25 cm.) h. 11” w. The porcelain vignette depicting an elegantly clad woman seated on parlor settee as she reads a story to a young child, a tabby cat posed nearby and a mandolin leaning against the arm of the settee. The vignette lifts apart to reveal a double inkwell below with two receptacles for holding pens. Excellent condition. Germany, mid1800s. $600/800
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388. Beautiful French Bisque Poupée with Bisque Arms and Fine Antique Gown
17” (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, light mauve eye shadow, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined and shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupée body with shapely torso, gusset-jointing at hips and knees, bisque arms to above the elbows with separately-defined fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1870. Value Points: exceptionally beautiful poupée with most artistic painting of lips and around eyes, near mint sturdy body with rare bisque hands, superb antique two-piece gown, undergarments, leather boots. $3200/3600
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Poupée with Brilliant Cobalt Blue Eyes
17” (43 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead, brilliant cobalt blue glass inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with pale accented lips, pierced ears, auburn mohair wig over cork pate, kid poupée body with gusset-jointing at hips and knees, bisque arms to above the elbows. Condition: generally excellent, left thumb restored. Comments: French, circa 1860. Value Points: cobalt eyes beautifully contrast the delicate complexion, lovely teal blue silk dress, undergarments, leather shoes. $1800/2200
390. French Porcelain
Miniature Tisaniere for Poupée or Small Bébé
5 ½” (14 cm.) The four-piece tisaniere of white porcelain with delicate blue borders and lid, accented with hand-painted blue floral design, comprises the bottom warmer with scuttle, teapot and lid. Generally excellent. French, circa 1885. $200/300
391. French Mahogany
Parlor Table with Hinged Back
7” (18 cm.) h. 9” w. The mahogany hall or parlor table with three spindled legs is designed with hinged top to be opened against a wall for decorative purpose or folded down if table is used as a side table. Excellent condition. French, circa 1885. $200/300
392. French Bisque
Poupée with Wooden Body and Bisque Arms and Legs
18” (46 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kidedged bisque shoulderplate with deposed jointing system allowing the head to tilt side to side and forward (as well as swivel), rounded plump face, cobalt blue glass eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, delicate eye shadow blush, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, ears pierced into head, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French kid-over-wooden
poupée body with shapely torso, dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, swivel joints on upper arms, bisque lower arms and legs, sculpted fingers, bare feet, antique lingerie. Condition: generally excellent, retouch on bisque hands. Comments: French, circa 1865. Value Points: lovely gentle expression on face, the delicate complexion complemented by brilliant eyes, rare wooden body with bisque arms and lower legs. $2800/3400
393. French Ebony Wooden Salon Chair
10” (25 cm.) The wooden chair with ebony finish accented with gilt features fancily-carved spindled back and legs, and with blue silk tufted upholstered seat and cord edging. Excellent condition. French, mid-1900s. $400/500
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9” (23 cm.) h, 8”w. The wooden framed vitrine is decorative with rich filigree ormolu edging the curved glass front and flat glass sides and forming an arched crest at the back; the interior is fitted with mirrored back, red velvet wall covers and an ivory satin tufted cushion which displays a wax orange blossom coronet and a small bisque doll with glass eyes, mohair wig, and folklore style costume. Excellent condition. French, circa 1885. $500/700
395. Collection of French Accessories for Bébés
The lot comprises 11” faux-bone handled parasol with black silk cover, 2” firm-bodied metal purse with black and red velvet cover, and three woven or needlework purses in various styles. Excellent condition. Circa 1890. $300/400
396. Sonneberg Bisque BrownEyed Doll with Closed Mouth
12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, nicely costumed. Condition: generally
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11” (28 cm.) Of rich honeytoned maple wood, the arm chair has bamboo-shaped spindles at back, legs and arms, with woven seat. Excellent condition. French, circa 1885. $400/500
398. French Bisque Premiere Bébé by Emile Jumeau, Size 8
18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, very deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes with darker iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, separatelymodeled pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-balljointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 8 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878, early period bébé. Value Points: very beautiful expression enhanced by fine gleaming complexion with subtle blush, lovely antique costume. $3800/4200
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399. Wonderful Collection of Fabric-Costumed Paper Dolls
Five various paper dolls, ranging in size from 8”-20”, created with articulated jointing of arms and legs, are presented in various imaginative fabric costumes with lavish accents. Good to excellent condition. Circa 1870/1890.
$700/900
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4” (10 cm.) All-bisque doll with blonde sculpted hair, painted facial features, jointing at shoulders and hips, painted yellow stockings and black one-strap shoes, antique costume as Little Red Riding Hood. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1885.
Value Points: the little doll is seated on a spindled ebony chair with velvet upholstery.
$300/400
401. French Bisque Poupée by Gaultier with Wooden Articulated Body
18” (46 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged
bisque shoulderplate, blue glass spiral threaded eyes with darker blue iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, all-wooden fully-articulated poupée body with dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips and knees.
Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1870, attributed to Gaultier. Value Points: beautiful eyes and complexion, rare wooden body, antique red woolen walking ensemble with velvet and silk fringe trim. $2800/3400
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21” (53 cm.) The wooden secretary desk with double door glass cabinet above desk which when hinged open reveals file niches and green leather writing surface. The cabinets are filled with faux-books of carved wood, and presented on the desk top are various accessories, comprising walnut paper holder, ormolu double inkwell, ormolu double candle holder, ink pen, seal, and a miniature folio with two vintage photographs of Heidelberg. Excellent condition. Early 1900s. $600/800
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17” (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on bisque shoulderplate, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French poupée kid body with shapely torso, gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees, lovely vintage costume, undergarments, shoes, bonnet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (Simonne blue stamp on front torso). Comments: very fine quality of bisque with delicate complexion and brilliant eyes. $2200/2600
404. German Bisque Inkwell in Amusing Shape
5 ½” (14 cm.) One-piece bisque figure depicting a seated man with over-sized head featuring a pronounced nose and wide beaming smile, seated in night shirt in his arm chair; with metal night cap which hinges open for access to the hidden inkwell inside. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1900. $200/300
405. Early French Paper Doll from Journal des Jeunes Personnes with Costumes
7 ½” (19 cm.) doll. Heavy cardboard double-sided paper doll is demurely posed on self-base labeled “Journal des Jeunes Personnes, Rue Coquillierie 22”. Her arms are folded neatly into her torso, allowing a wide variety of arm poses in the 13 double-sided original costumes that are included. Excellent condition, beautifully detailed costumes with strong colors. France, circa 1850s, the doll and costumes were presented in the French Journal des Jeunes Personnes at that time. $700/900
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15” (38 cm.) Arranged under a domed glass globe with rare flat sides is an elaborate arrangement of gilt ormolu leaves, berries and framed mirrors, centering a gilt basket with rose silk tufted cushion upon which is resting a corsage of wax orange blossoms enclosed in lace and ivory silk; a music box, hidden below, gently plays a tune when string at the side is pulled. Excellent condition. French, circa 1885, the tradition of globe de mariage was designed to preserve mementos of a young couple’s wedding day.
$600/800
407. American Paper Dolls of The Bride, The Bridesmaid and Groom with Costumes by McLoughlin Bros.
8” (20 cm.) doll. Included are three doublesided paper dolls portraying Bride, Groom and Bridesmaid, along with various double-sided costumes for each, along with one envelope cover. Good condition, sets may not be complete. McLoughlin Bros., circa 1880s. $500/700
408. French Ormolu and Mother-of-Pearl Dressing Stand
8” (20 cm.) Presented as a miniature wash basin, with gilt iron scrolled frame accented with ormolu leaves, features an oval beveled mirror above a motherof-pearl basin, an excellent display accessory for small all-bisque dolls. Excellent condition. French, circa 1885. $300/400
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27” (69 cm.) Bisque socket head, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and fringed brows, rose blushed eye shadow, shaded nostrils, accented eye corners, closed mouth, shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, dimpled chin, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fullyjointed body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent, faint short old hairline at forehead rim. Marks: Juillien 10. Comments: Armand Jules Juillien, his Bébé l’Universel was commissioned by the Parisian Printemps department store, circa 1895. Value Points: rare to find bébé with rich decoration of blushing and dramatic eyes, original body and body finish. $2200/2700
410. Framed Shadowbox of Fashionable Paper Ladies
15” (38 cm.) x 12”. Presented with a woodenframed shadowbox with embossed gilt paper edging is a parlor scene of four fashionable ladies of the 1860 era, each posed uniquely, the figures displayed dimensionally, allowing a more realistic impression. Excellent condition. The figures are mid-1800s, the scene assembly of a later date. $300/400
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17” (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French wooden poupée body with shapely torso, dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, ankles, hips and knees, silk costume. Condition: bisque excellent, body is structurally excellent and has original finish albeit very scuffed. Comments: French, circa 1875, attributed to Jumeau. Value Points: very beautiful bisque and eyes, wooden articulated body. $2700/3200
412. Accessories for French Bébés and Poupées
12” (30 cm.) parasol. Including wooden-handled parasol with silver grip and tip, and having ivory silk cover; along with a matched set of white lambswool capelet, cap and muff, each lined and trimmed with blue silk. Excellent condition. Circa 1880. $400/500
413. French Bisque Poupée Governess by Gaultier as Candy Container
17” (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading and darker iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, firmly-stuffed cloth upper torso and upper arms, bisque forearms, and hollow cone-shaped box beneath the long skirt designed to serve as candy container. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F.G. Comments: Gaultier, the doll was presented as a luxury candy box for prestigious Parisian candy store, circa 1885. Value Points: rare and charming presentation, the doll
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costumed as governess or nanny, and is holding a beautiful taufling baby in original presentation; the doll was likely presented as at a Christening celebration.
$1600/1900
414. French Bisque Poupée
by Gaultier with Original Gesland Body
19” (48 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, large blue glass paperweight eyes of great depth, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with lovely shading of lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French poupée body of padded stockinette over metal armature allowing infinite posing, bisque hands and lower legs, bare bisque feet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 5 (head and shoulders) Bébé Gesland Brevete SGDG (body). Comments: Gaultier with original deposed body by Gesland, circa 1875. Value Points: especially beautiful poupée with great depth of paperweight eyes, rare body with perfect bisque hands and feet, wonderful antique costume. $2800/3400
415. German Mohair Pekingese by Steiff
10” (25 cm.) l, Firmly-stuffed Pekingese with swivel head and very short legs, has shaved face with painted details, black muzzle and embroidered black nose, large amber glass eyes, very lush curly mohair on body, floppy ears, curled tail and legs. Excellent condition. Germany, Steiff, 1960s. $200/300
416. German Bisque Portrait of Chinese Baby, Model 243, by Kestner
18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head with amber tinted complexion, narrow brown glass sleep eyes, painted upper curly lashes, black feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, shaded and outlined lips, two porcelain upper teeth, black
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mohair wig over plaster pate, amber tinted composition baby body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K made in Germany 14 243 J.D.K. made in Germany. Comments: Kestner, circa 1914. Value Points: beautiful complexion and painting with subtle complexion tones, original body and body finish, lovely antique costume. $2200/2800
417. French Bronze Miniature Cabinet with Key
5” (13 cm.) The heavy bronze cabinet with patinated gilt finish stands on four shapely legs and has raised designs on all four sides and top, with working key, and with hinged lid which opens to tufted red silk interior. Incised Depose N. 11 on underside. Excellent condition. French, circa 1885. $300/400
418. French Singing Bird by Bontems in Original Sevres Porcelain Jardiniere Presentation
25” (64 cm.) Presented upon an ebony wooden base is a luxury porcelain jardiniere by Sevres with a lavish hand-painted 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. $4000/5000
419. German Bisque Child, Model 152, by Kestner in Charming Petite Size
12” (30 cm.)
Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: c made in Germany 4 152 (head) Germany (body). Comments: Kestner, circa 1900. Value Points: charming size, the little child has original wig, pate, body, body finish and beautiful bisque. $500/700
420. Petite German Bisque Child, Model 143, by Kestner with Trunk and Contents
9” (23 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Made in Germany 0 143. Comments: Kestner, circa 1915. Value Points: petite child is wearing beautiful embroidered antique dress, original body and body finish, and
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421. German Articulated Paper Doll with Trousseau of Crepe Paper Costumes
10” (25 cm.) The paper doll is articulated at shoulders and hips, and owns a trousseau of five frilly crepe paper and paper lace costumes, along with instructional book from Dennison Manufacturing “Art and Decoration Crepe and Tissue Paper”, 1905, with instructions for creating novelty objects from crepe paper. Very good/ excellent condition.
Circa 1900. $300/400
422. German Bisque Child with Closed Mouth, Model 128, by Kestner
13” (33 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, beautiful antique dress, undergarments, socks and shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: made in Germany 7 128. Comments: Germany, Kestner, circa 1890. Value Points: seldom found model especially as closed mouth variation, original body and body finish. $800/1000
423. German Bisque Brown-Eyed Child with Closed Mouth, Model 128, by Kestner
15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, brunette human hair wig, composition and wooden fully-jointed body, antique dress, undergarments, socks and shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: E made in Germany 9 128 (head) Excelsior (body). Comments: Germany, Kestner, circa 1890. Value Points: seldom found model especially with closed mouth variation, original signed body and body finish. $900/1100
423.1. Tiny German Bisque Child, 192, by Kammer and Reinhardt
7” (18 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden body with jointing at shoulders, hips and knees. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 192 7/0. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1892. Value Points: the 192 model is seldom found in this size, has original wig, body, body finish, original rose silk bonnet, undergarment, socks and shoes. $400/500
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19” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted facial features, blue eyes with thick black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils,
closed mouth with pouting expression, blonde mohair bobbed wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R 114 46. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912, their model marketed as “Hans”. Value Points: very fine modeling including impressed chin and philtrum dimples, original body finish.
$1400/1700
425. German Bisque Art Character “Gretchen”, Model 114, by Kammer and Reinhardt
17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted facial features, blue eyes with thick black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented
nostrils, closed mouth with very full lips, brunette mohair wig in braids, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent, few light wig pulls at back of head. Marks: K*R 114 43. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912,
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426. Three German All-Bisque Black-Complexioned Children in Playful Pose
3” (8 cm.) Each is one-piece bisque figure of seated black child, each in a different pose, with sculpted short curly hair and painted facial features, and each with sculpted white smock, Each incised 348 and series number. Excellent condition Germany, circa 1910. $300/400
427. German Bisque Character “Whistling Jim” by Gebruder Heubach
12” (30 cm.) Solid domed bisque shoulderhead with light brown sculpted boyish hair, intaglio dark blue side-glancing eyes, black upper eyeliner, short feathered brows, closed mouth with modeled open hole in whistling manner, original muslin body with bellows in torso, jointed arms. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 3 8774 Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912, the model could whistle when bellow squeezed and was marketed as “Whistling Jim”. Value Points: all-original novelty doll with original romper suit, socks and shoes, functions well. $500/800
428. German Bisque Fretful Character, 7759, by Gebruder Heubach in Scottish Costume
15” (38 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head of plump-cheeked young lad with double chin, painted light brown boyish hair, small intaglio painted blue eyes, white eye dots, one-stroke brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with pursed lips, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 5 Heubach (in square) 7759 Germany.
Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1910. Value Points: rare model with wonderful detail of chubby cheeks and chin, original body and body finish, well-detailed antique Scottish costume with accessories, tam, saddle shoes. $800/1100
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22” (56 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, open mouth with outlined lips, two porcelain upper teeth, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition baby body with jointing at shoulders and hips, antique baby gown and bonnet with lace and embroidery. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1294 60. Comments: Franz Schmidt, circa 1915. Value Points: excellent bisque with delicate complexion enhanced by soft blush on the wide-eyed character baby. $400/500
430. Vintage Baby Blankets and Toys in Original Boxes
Included is a colorful spiral rattle in original box from Little Majesty Toys, set of linen doll-sized handkerchiefs with embroidered lace corners, with Made in Belgium labels, in original box; pair of unusual paper die-cut babies arranged with draped real satin blankets encircling them; and a 36” x 30” flannel Esmond baby blanket with storyline gift card about Esmond bunny, in original box. Circa 1930s. $300/400
431. German Bisque Baby in Layette with Toys and Accessories
10” (25 cm.) doll. 17” x 14” basket. Bisque socket head, brown glass eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth modeled as though open, outlined lips, fleeced hair, composition baby body. The baby is presented in a wicker layette with lace lining and silk bows, lavishly filled with toys and accessories including small pieced silk quilt, celluloid duck rattle, lamb, little spotted pup,
baby brush, rattle, soap baby, all-bisque baby in fitted presentation box, some additional costumes, and with carrying strap embroidered “Baby”. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1915. $800/1000
432. Rare American Wooden Bye-Lo by Schoenhut
13” (33 cm.) head circumference. Solid domed hollow wooden head with extended trapezoid-shaped neck, shaded brown hair, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, short-stroke brows, closed mouth, plump face, muslin body in classic Bye-Lo shape, celluloid hands, wearing antique white baby gown and bonnet. Condition: original finish, some small paint rubs. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1923, the complete story of the Schoenhut Bye-Lo remains a mystery, although its extreme rarity substantiates that the doll was never put into production. Value Points: very rare and important American doll, of which few are known to exist. $1100/1300 432.
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Each doll is of heavy cardboard, and is doublesided along with doublesided costumes. Including 6” Eugenia with four costumes, three bonnets and original illustrated folio; 7” Carrie Green with four costumes, seven bonnets and original illustrated folio; and 8” Ida May with four costumes and two bonnets. Very good/excellent condition. American, McLoughlin Bros. circa 1880. $600/900
434. American Miniature Paper Dolls, Emma and Etty, by McLoughlin Bros.
5” (13 cm.) Featuring two heavy card stock paper dolls on cardboard base, along with nineteen various costumes. Very good 433.
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435. American Paper Doll “Alice” with Unusual Costumes
5” (13 cm.) Cardboard paper doll with very simplistic rendering is pencil lettered “Alice Warren 19 years” on the back, along with three original very dramatic and overly decorated evening gowns, and with two dresses; also included are four uncut hats of which the word “Alice” appears in script form. Excellent condition. Circa 1875. $200/300
436. German Porcelain Doll with Rarer Brown Eyes
19” (48 cm.) Pink-tinted porcelain shoulderhead with plump rounded face, black sculpted hair with wide centerpart and waved behind the sculpted ears into uniform finger curls, well-defined eye sockets with painted brown downcast eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, painted lower lashes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, pertly-shaped lips and chin, muslin stitch-jointed body, leather arms, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, original body with some age spotting. Comments: Germany, circa 1860. Value Points: rarer brown eyes and very fine modeling of eye sockets, dimpled and chin. $600/800
437. America Paper Doll, Minnie Miller, by McLoughlin Bros. in Original Folder
4” (10 cm.) (including base). The heavy cardboard paper doll, shown in semiprofile, is presented with her original envelope with drawing of the doll on the cover and labeled Minnie Miller, along with five original costumes and two (uncut) bonnets. Excellent condition. American, McLoughlin Bros., circa 1870s. $200/300
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438. French Bisque Poupée with Wooden Articulated Body
18” (46 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading and darker iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, accented pale lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair over cork pate, wooden poupée body with shapely torso, swivel waist, dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips and knees. nicely costumed in antique style. Condition:
generally excellent. Marks: 4. Comments: French, circa 1875. Value Points: lovely poupée with choice bisque, very shapely and well-preserved articulated body.
$3200/3600
439. American Miniature Paper Dolls by McLoughlin
Including “Maud and Louise with original cover and four sheet fold-out depicting two 3” paper dolls, each with three costumes and hats (all uncut); “Emily” (price one cent), with 4” paper doll (partially cut), illustrated cover, and three dresses; and “Josey” with 4” profile paper doll, three costumes, and folio cover. Very good/excellent condition. American, McLoughlin Bros., circa 1875.
$400/500
440. German Bisque Half-Doll in Shadowbox Frame
5” (13 cm.) doll. 10” x 8” frame. Presented in shadowbox style within an oak frame is a waist-up figure of half-doll with arms bent at the waist and head inclined upward, painted facial features, brunette mohair wig in 18th century style. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1910.
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441. French Miniature Optical Toy “Pantheon de la Guerre” in Original Box
3” (8 cm.) Gedescope. 5” x 3” box. Within an original box labeled “Pantheon de la Guerre, Grand Panorama National, 148 Rue de L’Universite 148 Paris” is fitted an optical instrument labeled “Gedescope Brevete SGDG” along with 20 framed miniature photos for viewing through the instrument. The actual Pantheon was a monumental mural depicting scenes in Paris during WWI, measuring 402 feet in circumference. The story of the Pantheon is remarkable, particularly of interest to doll collectors since one of the two creators was Pierre Carrier-Belleuse, son of Albert Carrier-Belleuse who had sculpted the Bébé Triste. $300/400
442. French Bisque Brown-Eyed Poupée by Jumeau with Wooden Articulated Body
15” (38 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, large amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, all-wooden poupée body with shapely waist, dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips and knees, and extra swivel jointing at mid-thighs and upper arms. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, Jumeau, circa 1875, the face of this
wide-eyed era of poupée evolved into the first bébé model of Jumeau. Value Points: dainty petite size, rare brown eyes, wooden articulated body, and beautiful antique silk ensemble with extended train. $3200/3800
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443. Collection of Fabric Wrapped Paper Doll Costumes
5” (13 cm.) doll. The hand-drawn paper doll with pencil sketch details is accompanied by eleven costumes, each on die-cut paper form to fit on paper
doll, and then overlaid with various fabrics and trims, including equestrienne costume, going to the opera gown, walking ensemble with parasol, ball gown with applique beading and more. Excellent condition. The paper doll and costume ensembles are handmade in the 1875 mode. $400/500
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Petite German Bisque Child by Kestner with All-Bisque Dog
7” (18 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four tiny teeth, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, aqua silk dress and bonnet, undergarments, socks and shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 0. Comments: Kestner, circa 1895. Value Points: sweet child has fully-articulated body, lovely bisque, and is accompanied by an all-bisque dog with textured sculpting. $400/500
445. Sonneberg Bisque Closed Mouth
Child Doll in the Bru Look-Alike Manner
18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading and darker iris rims, dark eyeliner, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined lips, impressed philtrum dimple, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 120 10. Comments: Sonneberg, circa 1880, the model closely resembles the early “circle/dot” bébé of Leon Casimir Bru whose market it sought to capture. Value Points: rare model with especially fine sculpting around the mouth, fine subtle blush of eye shadow and cheeks, original body and body finish. $800/1100
446. Sonneberg Bisque Doll in the French Look-Alike Manner
12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented
nostrils, closed mouth with pale outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, nicely costumed. Marks: 4. Comments: Sonneberg, circa 1885, maker unknown, the doll was designed to capture the look of the popular French bébé of the era, and, hence, capture that market. Value Points: charming petite doll with pleasing subtle blush of eye shadow and cheeks. $600/800
447. Rare German Bisque Character, Model 1303, by Simon and Halbig
17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head of adult woman with very angular facial planes, oval face with shapely defined nose, chin and cheek bones, brown glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lower lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils of aquiline nose, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed lady body with shapely bosom, waist, and elongated limbs, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 6 1303 S&H Germany (head) Heinrich Handwerck Germany (torso). Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1900, the glass-eyed variation of the rare model. Value Points: exceptional quality of sculpting especially planes of cheek and chin, very fine quality of bisque and painting, original body and body finish.
$4200/5600
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“Les Jeux Enfantins”
9” (23 cm.) x 6 ½” box. A heavy pasteboard box with hand-tinted engraving on the lid depicting two mothers and four children at play in a park setting, titled “Les Jeux Enfantins, Children’s Games” contains nine double-sided paper dolls comprising seven boys and two girls. There are ten double-sided costumes with egg-wash finish for the boys, and four for the girls including one holding a doll and one additional clip on doll. Very good condition. The box is labeled H. Duru, editeur and lithographed by H. Jannin. France, circa 1850. $1100/1400
449. Early Boxed Set of Six Paper Dolls Titled “Snow Drops”
8 ½” (22 cm.) x 6 ½”. A heavy pasteboard box with hand-tinted engraving on the lid depicting children playing in the snow is titled “Snow Drops” (in three languages) and contains six double-sided paper dolls: mother, three girls and two boys. There are seven double-sided costumes with egg-wash finish. Good condition, likely incomplete, one box end is missing. Circa 1860. $500/700
450. French Vitrine with Tufted Red Velvet Interior
10” (25 cm.) h. 7” w. An unusual triangular shaped vitrine with slant front door which hinges open access to the red velvet tufted interior which is decorated with wax orange blossom coronet and corsage, is edged with rich gilded metal trim, fancy feet, and has luxury beveled glass on front and sides. Excellent condition, small impact on front bottom corner glass but structurally sound. French, circa 1885. $400/500
451. French Bisque
Poupée by Leon Casimir Bru with Kid-Over-Wooden Body
15” (38 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French kid-over-wooden poupée body with dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, bisque lower arms and hands, wearing antique lingerie. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: D. (head and shoulders). Comments: French, Leon Casimir Bru, the firm’s smiling deposed poupée, circa 1872. Value Points: especially lovely serene expression enhanced by finest bisque, original wig, beautifully modeled hands. $2800/3200
452. French Maple Chest with Marble Top and Accessories
10” (25 cm.) The tall maple wood cabinet with rich dark finish is accented in the faux-bamboo manner and features three drawers with wooden knobs and white marble top. Adorning the top of the cabinet are two porcelain statuary, bronze statue, and red needlecase is the shape of gilt-lettered book. Excellent condition. French, circa 1885. $400/500
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453. An All-Original German Bisque “Mein Liebling” by Kammer and Reinhardt
22” (56 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows with feathering detail, accented nostrils, closed mouth, shaded and outlined lips, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 117 55. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, their doll marketed as “Mein Susser Liebling” (my sweet darling), circa 1912. Value Points: superb example of the wistful-faced child with wonderful bisque and painting, original body and body finish, and wearing original antique green cashmere wool frock with ivory silk ribbons, matching cap of soft velvet, and green leather boots, undergarments. $2500/2900
454. German Bisque Character, 1428, by Simon and Halbig
15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, tiny blue glass sleep eyes, one stroke angled brows, tiny nose, closed mouth modeled with lips apart, double chin, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1428 6. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1912. Value Points: rare size of the wonderfullymodeled shy, yet impish, character with deep modeling especially around eyes, very choice bisque and painting, antique costume. $700/900
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Ensemble with Three German Dogs
9” (23 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, single stroke brows, open mouth, tiny teeth, brunette bobbed wig, composition flapper body, painted shoes and socks. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Heubach 250 Germany. Comments: Heubach Koppelsdorf, circa 1920. Value Points: the little flapper era girl is wearing factory original knit costume and is accompanied by a miniature plush-over-firm body set of three dogs (two with original West Germany labels). $400/500
456. Large Collection of Handmade Crepe Paper
Costumes for Paper Dolls
7” (18 cm.) -10” paper dolls. Three paper dolls with articulated limbs are accompanied by a large assortment of vintage crepe paper costumes, along with additional crepe paper supplies and patterns for costumes, and with two Dennison booklets including an instruction folio for children for making crepe paper costumes. American, Dennison, circa 1920s. Very good/excellent condition. $400/500
457. American Carved Wooden Toddler by Schoenhut
11” (28 cm.) Carved wooden socket head with tinted boyish hair, painted blue eyes with black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with pouting expression, center accent line, all-wooden body with shorter toddler legs jointed at the knees. Condition: generally excellent, little nose rub. Marks: Schoenhut c. 1913 (circle label head) Schoenhut Doll...(torso). Comments: Schoenhut, model 107, circa 1920. Value Points: rare petite variation of the toddler child. $400/500
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458. German Bisque Child Doll, Model 1279, by Simon and Halbig in Grand Size
34” (86 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, dimpled bottom lip and chin, impressed cheek dimples, pierced ears, mohair wig, composition and wooden balljointed body, antique costume, undergarments, bonnet, stockings and shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S&H 1279 Dep Germany 16. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1900. Value Points: beautiful gentlefaced child with distinctively sculpted dimples, finest quality of bisque, original body and body finish. $1200/1500
459. German Bisque Child with Unusual Expression by Kestner
18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, thick brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, square-cut upper teeth, outlined lips, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden fully-jointed plump body with straight wrists, wearing antique chemise. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 10/3. Comments: Germany, Kestner, circa
1880. Value Points: fine gleaming complexion, unusual elongated facial model with very full cheeks, unusual teeth. $700/900
460. French Bisque Bébé by SFBJ in Original Well-Laden Trunk with Trousseau
16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lashes and brows, open mouth, row of porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body.
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461. French Bisque Bébé by Emile Jumeau, Size 6
16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent, body retouched. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 6 (and artist checkmarks, head). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1888. Value Points: beautiful eyes complement with softly blushed complexion. $2700/3100
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French Bisque Bébé Triste by Emile
Jumeau,
Size 15
32” (81 cm.) Bisque socket head with very full cheeks, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, mauve blushed eye shadow, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, impressed chin and philtrum dimples, separately modeled pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with very plump limbs and straight wrists, antique costume. Condition: faint hairline from crown rim to left eye. Marks:15 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, the portrait bébé sculpted by Carrier-Belleuse, circa 1882. Value Points: lovely grand size of the sad-faced bébé has lovely complexion and painting. $5000/7000
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Splendid French Bisque E.J.A. Bébé by Emile Jumeau, Size 10
25” (64 cm.) Bisque socket head with elongated face and very full cheeks and throat, very deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, separately-modeled pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with plump limbs and straight wrists, nicely costumed. Condition: hairlines on either side of face, extending across the face from the right side, crack in left eye. Marks: E.J./A/10 (small letters at lower back neck). Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1879, the model was made for one or two years only. Value Points: very rare and stunningly beautiful bébé with delicate bisque enhanced by subtle rose blushing of dimpled chin, original body and body finish. $5000/7500
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