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

Design: Travis Hammond Photography: Gerald Nelson Senior Conservator: Terry Lanford Conservators: Meredith Dupree, Hana Holbrook, Scott Netro $59 Printed in Hong Kong

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1. 21” Classic French Bisque Smiling Poupée Deposed by Leon Casimir Bru 11. 10” French Bisque Bébé by Leon Casimir Bru in Size 0, Signed Bru Shoes 12. 16” Outstanding and Rare French Bisque Bébé A.T. by Andre Thuillier 13. 20” Early French Bisque Portrait Bébé by Emile Jumeau 17. 24” German Bisque Art Character, “Willie Pearl’s Doll”, Model 208 by Kestner 25. 30” Beautiful French Bisque Bébé Bru, Size 12, with Original Composition Body 27. 27” French Bisque Brown-Eyed Bébé by Emile Jumeau 43. 14” Beautiful French Bisque Blue-Eyed Bébé by Leon Casimir Bru, Signed Bru Shoes 44. 34” Gorgeous French Bisque Bébé Triste by Jumeau in Exceptionally Rare Size 16 59. 18” Beautiful French Bisque Bébé by Leon Casimir Bru with Original Signed Bru Shoes 66. 18” German Bisque Brown-Eyed “Gretchen”, Model 114, by Kammer and Reinhardt

156. 14” All-Original German Bisque Child, 1079, by Simon & Halbig

75. 17” Beautiful French Bisque Bébé by Leon Casimir Bru with Fine Early Costume

159. 16” German Bisque Glass-Eyed Art Character, Model 101, by Kammer and Reinhardt

79. 23” Beautiful French Bisque Bébé by Jules Steiner with Original Couturier Costume

162. 25” Gorgeous French Bisque Bébé by Schmitt et Fils with Original Signed Body

129. 16” Rare German Bisque Painted Eye Googly, Model 8590, by Gebruder Heubach

165. 24” French Bisque Bébé, Figure A, by Jules Steiner with Original Body

147. 19” French Bisque Bébé, rare model “Depose Jumeau”, with Signed Jumeau Shoes

189. 13” French Bisque Premiere Bébé by Jumeau with Rare Articulated Wooden Body

148. 23” Very Beautiful French Bisque Bébé E.J. by Jumeau with Signed Jumeau Shoes

204. 17” French Bisque Bébé by Emile Jumeau with Rare Incised Depose Markings

149. 12” Rare German Bisque Art Character “Karl”, Model 108 by Kammer and Reinhardt

207. 21” French Bisque Portrait Poupée by Pierre-François Jumeau

151. 24” German Bisque Art Character, Model 151, by Simon and Halbig in Larger Size

211. 17” Early German Bisque Closed Mouth Child by Kestner

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1. Classic French Bisque Smiling Poupée Deposed

by Leon Casimir Bru 21” (53 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass spiral-threaded eyes in perfect almond shape, dark eyeliner, short curled lashes, arched feathered brows, mauve eyeshadow, accented nostrils, closed mouth with hint of enigmatic smile, pierced ears, brunette human hair over cork pate, French kid poupée body with square cut collarette, gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees, lovely antique costume including opera glasses. Condition: generally excellent, body very sturdy. Marks: J. Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1872, the year in which he deposed this very distinctive model, said to be a portrait of Empress Eugenie. Value Points: especially beautiful example of the sought-after portrait poupée with finest bisque, complexion and painting, sturdy original body. $2800/3500

2. Early-1800s Miniature Portrait Paintings Including Napoleon and Josephine Including 6”x 3” framed portraits of Napoleon and Josephine with outstanding detail of medals, jewelry, lace and crown, and with illegible tiny artist signature. And 3” round framed portraits of Spanish King Philippe IV and Spanish Queen Marie of Austria with wonderfully detailed ringlet curls and feathered hair ornaments, with illegible artist signatures. Excellent condition.

Early/mid-1800s. $600/900

3. French Maitrise Model of Marble-Top Chest of Drawers 12” (30 cm.) l. 9”h. Featuring bombe-shaped front and sides and with cabriole legs, the two drawer chest is of fine fruitwood veneers with further scrolled inlay pattern, and with grey marbled top and bronze drawer pulls and decorative mounts. French, maitrise model, late 1800s. $400/600

4. 19th Century French Trunk by Louis Vuitton for Poupée 11” (28 cm.) The wooden-framed trunk has signature Vuittondesign cover, with wrapped leather edging bearing the LV stamp,

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and wooden braces with little brass studs, brass clips and clasp, original paper lining. Excellent condition. French, from the atelier of Louis Vuitton of Paris, circa 1900. $1200/1800

5. French Bisque Smiling Gentleman Poupée with Wooden Body by Prevost-Huret 18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head with very elongated facial shape, painted blue eyes accentuated by thick upper black eyeliner, grey eyeshadow, painted lashes, fringed brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, rounded nose tip, closed mouth with upturned lip corners in smiling expression, defined space between the outlined lips, brunette mohair wig, French slender wooden body with swivel waist, jointing at shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips and knees, metal hands.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Huret 66 Rue de la Boetie. (body).

Comments: Prevost-Huret, circa 1915, in the illustrious lineage of Adelaide Huret, this model created during the era of the Renaissance of the French Doll.

Value Points: very handsome gentleman with artistic painting, original body with original finish, wearing gentleman’s 4. antique evening wear. $7000/9500

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6. French Porcelain Poupée Attributed to Blampoix 15” (38 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead with lightly-tinted complexion, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, lightly-tinted brows and lashes, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupée body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, attributed to Blampoix, circa 1865.

Value Points: brilliant cobalt eyes complemented by glowing lustrous complexion. $1700/2500

7. Beautiful French Porcelain Poupée with Rare Huret Kid Body Signature

8. English Miniature Portraits of Honorable and Mrs. Edward Perceval by John Smart

17” (43 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead with delicately-tinted complexion, painted blue down-glancing eyes with darker blue iris rims, thick black upper eyeliner, delicately-painted lashes, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, unpierced ears, blushed cheeks, blonde mohair wig, kid body with gusset-jointing at hips, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Huret a Paris (and other illegible word, torso stamp).

Comments: French, circa 1860, rare untypical body stamp, this being the mark usually found on costumes by Huret. Value Points: very beautiful face with artistic painting of eyes and blushed cheeks. $3500/5500

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4” (10 cm.) x 5 ½” frames. The delicate watercolor miniature portraits depict the Honorable and Mrs. Edward Perceval in semi-profile with exquisite detail of shading and costume detail, each signed “Smart” and each in original inlay bone and rosewood frame. Ink script on the back identifying their persons. Paintings excellent, some wear on frames.

John Smart (c. 1740-1811) was a noted portrait miniaturest in the late 1700s, known for his grey coloring and sense of quietude. $1200/1600

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9. German Porcelain Doll Known as Nymphenburg Lady

10. Dainty French Toilette Table with Porcelain Wash Set

18” (46 cm.) White porcelain shoulderhead with elongated face and throat, sculpted grey hair drawn into highly-stylized coiffure, partiallysculpted ears, heavily-modeled eyelids lending a down-glancing expression, painted blue/grey eyes, aquiline nose, closed mouth, muslin stitch-jointed body, porcelain lower arms, silk gown, undergarments.

Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1910, the doll was introduced at the 1908 Munich Art Doll Exhibition, this being a rare variation of hair color and complexion. $1100/1400

18” (46 cm.) h. 12’W. The wooden-framed toilette table has inset panels and drawer fronts with rose-patterned chintz cover, inset bevel-edge center mirror, lace and silk tassel accents and is fitted with original white porcelain wash bowl, pitcher and two dresser jars with floral design and gilt accents, with original cord ties to table top. Excellent condition. French, circa 1900. $500/800

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11. French Bisque Bébé by Leon Casimir Bru in Extremely Rare Size 0, Signed Bru Shoes 10” (25 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kidedged bisque shoulderplate with modeled bosom and shoulderblades, very plump cheeks and chin, amber brown glass paperweight eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined lips, hip-length blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid bébé body with gusset-jointing, curved kid upper arms, bisque hands. Condition: generally excellent, fine professional restoration to right thumb. Marks: (crescent symbol) Bru Jne 0 (head) Bru Jne 0 (shoulders).

Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1882, his transitional model of circle dot and classic Bru Jne that appears to have been made during a single year period and is rarely found. Value Points: the rarity of the transitional model is accentuated by the most desirable tiny size, having most beautiful face with lovely bisque and painting, original soft elongated wig, very sturdy body and wearing a fine, frail but original silk bébé dress, along with undergarments, pretty bonnet and porcelain perfume bottle on chatelaine, the bébé wears her original leather shoes (one sole replaced) signed “Bru Jne Paris 0”. Ex-Nikki Kvitka Collection. $18,000/23,000

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12. Outstanding and Rare French Bisque Bébé A.T. by Andre Thuillier in Charming Petite Size 16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner encircles the eye-cut, painted lashes, incised eyeliner, brushstroked and feathered brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, original composition and wooden fully jointed body with straight wrists.

Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: A. 7 T. Comments: Andre Thuillier, circa 1885. Value Points: very beautiful classic model of A.T. bébé with wonderful definition of lips, choicest bisque, original body and body finish, antique silk and lace dress, leather shoes signed C.P. $18,000/22,000

13. Early French Bisque Portrait Bébé by Emile Jumeau 20” (51 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head, blue glass spiralthreaded eyes with darker blue outer rims, thick dark eyeliner, delicately-painted lashes, mauve-blushed eyeshadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, delicately shaded outlined lips with upturn lip corners, pierced ears, lambswool wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with plump limbs and straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 7 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878. Value Points: beautiful early model with finest complexion and painting, original body and body finish, original factory chemise, and with (very frail) original gold silk dress with extended train. $6000/8000

14. Two 19th Century Dance Cards and Motherof-Pearl Lorgnette 3” (8 cm.) -4”. Including mother-of-pearl lorgnette with folding hinged frame, padded silk cushion with dance card 15.

and pencil hidden on the back, and a faux-bone dance card book with rose silk lining, silver inlays, and set in leather-covered box with silk lining. Very good condition. Late 1800s. $300/500

15. French Musical Bon-Bon Automaton “Little Girl at the Piano” by Vichy

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15” (38 cm.) Standing at an upright wooden piano is a bisque-head bébé with blue glass paperweight inset eyes, long painted lashes and brows, closed mouth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, carton torso and legs, wire upper arms, paper mache hands, purple velvet dress with lace, undergarments, shoes; the piano has elaborate ormolu candlesticks, music rack and handles, silver basket with silk flowers, and faux keys. When wound, music plays, the girl turns her head side to side and moves her hands up and down “playing” the piano. Condition: generally excellent, music and movement function well. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 3 (and artist checkmarks). Comments: Vichy, circa 1890. Value Points: well-preserved parlor automaton with wonderful luxury details of piano, pretty music, charming petite size, and original presentation as a rare luxury candy box, the lid lifting for access to the surprise bon-bons. $6500/8500

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17. Extremely Rare German Bisque Painted Eye Art Character, “Willie Pearl’s Doll”, Model 208 by Kestner with Provenance

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16. German Bisque Art Character, 101, “Marie” by Kammer and Reinhardt 20” (50 cm.) Bisque socket head, pale blue painted eyes, thick black upper eyeliner, heavy eyelids, one-stroke dash brows, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, auburn mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, hands repainted. Marks: K*R 101 50. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1910, the model marketed as “Marie” from the firm’s art character series of that year. Value Points: especially well-defined wistful expression with choice bisque and painting, wonderful antique costume. $1100/1500

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24” (61 cm.) Bisque socket head with very deeplyimpressed sculpted facial features, upper-glancing painted brown eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, painted curly lashes, accented eye corners and nostrils, rounded tip nose, closed mouth with full outlined lips, impressed dimples at lip corners and chin, brunette mohair wig in side-coiled braids over plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique brown linen dress with handmade lace trim, blouse, undergarments, socks, shoes, lace cap. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K made in Germany 208 14 (head) Germany (body).

Comments: Kestner, circa 1910 from their art character series. Value Points: pristine original condition of the extremely rare model, notably so in this large size, enhanced by superb detail of facial modeling, flawless complexion, original wig, body and body finish, antique costume. Few examples of the size 14 model of the painted eye character 208 are known to exist. Provenance: The childhood doll of Miss Willie Pearl Davis of Douglas, Georgia, born 1905, the doll was tenderly cherished in the Davis family home until the passing of Willie Pearl in 2000, when it was acquired by a local Douglas doll collector who has preserved the doll until this date. $25,000/35,000

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18. Early German Mohair Teddy by Steiff with Button in Ear 16” (41 cm.) Of golden mohair with long snout, black shoe-button eyes, black re-embroidered nose, swivel head, back hump, excelsior fill, jointing at arms and hips, felt paws. Fair/good condition with sparse mohair on nose, repair to felt on paws, Germany, Steiff, with original underscored-F Steiff button in ear, circa 1915. $300/500

19. Petite German Bisque Boy, 224, by Bahr and Proschild 12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass eyes, painted lashes and brows, open mouth, four porcelain tiny teeth, brunette mohair wig, composition body jointed at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 224 3. Comments: Bahr and Proschild, circa 1890. Value Points: charming young bright-eyed lad with wonderful velvet costume and lace, lace collar and cuffs. $400/500

20. All-Original German Closed Mouth Child, 208, by Bahr and Proschild 13” (33 cm.) Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, composition body with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 208 4. Comments: Bahr and Proschild,

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circa 1890s. Value Points: most endearing alloriginal doll with factory-original dress and bonnet, undergarments, socks and shoes. Ex-Mary Merritt Doll Museum. $800/1200

21. German Bisque Closed Mouth Child Doll, 204, by Bahr and Proschild 13” (33 cm.) Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, blue spiral-threaded glass eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 204 5.

Comments: Bahr and Proschild, circa 1890. Value Points: an especially pretty closed mouth child, in the French manner, with rich spiral-threaded eyes, original early body and body finish. $700/900

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22. German Bisque Child Doll, Model 204 with Open Mouth by Bahr and Proschild 19� (48 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue spiral-threaded glass eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils of rounded tip nose, open mouth, outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, composition and wooden ball-jointed body with straight wrists, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 204 12. Comments: Bahr and Proschild, circa 1890. Value Points: bright-eyed child with charming expression, impressed dimples around mouth and eyes, original body and body finish. $400/500

23. German Brown-Complexioned Bisque Child, 201,

by Bahr and Proschild 12� (30 cm.) Bisque socket head with light-brown complexion, brown glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, black mohair wig, brown composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 201.

Comments: Bahr and Proschild, circa 1900. Value Points: pretty wide-eyed child has beautiful brown complexion, original wig and body finish, and is wearing lovely antique costume. $900/1200

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24. American Oil Painting “Young Girl in White Dress”

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25. Beautiful French Bisque Bébé Bru, Size 12, with Original Composition Body

27”w. (69 cm.) x 31”h. Oil painting on canvas depicting a brown-haired girl wearing a white dress with ruffled collar of broderie Anglaise, and with dainty feathering of curls at the top of her forehead. In original gilt wooden frame with framer’s mark, and signed in red by the artist “Daniels 1877”. Excellent condition. Anson Daniels of Medway, Massachusetts (1813-1884), the 19th century New England artist/poet, “a man of broad and generous culture” according to documents in the Medway Historical Society, was known especially for his portrait work. $3000/5000

30” (76 cm.) Bisque socket head, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark encircling eyeliner, painted curly lashes, rose-blushed eyeshadow, brushstroked brows with decorative glaze, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, dimpled chin, pierced ears, brunette human hair over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, lovely antique whitewear costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bru Jne 12 (head) Bébé Bru (body). Comments: Bébé Bru, circa 1890, a rare transitional model made for one or two years only with this body prior to the “R” model bébé. Value Points: very beautiful expression with luminous deep eyes, finest quality bisque and painting. $11,000/13,000

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26. German Russet Mohair Teddy Bear by Gebruder Bing

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20” (51 cm.) Of russetbrown mohair, the teddy has pronounced long clipped muzzle, black embroidered nose, amber glass eyes, swivel head, jointed limbs, hump back, felt paw pads. Good condition, some mohair sparseness on muzzle, repair on paw. Germany, Gebruder Bing, circa 1920. $800/1100

27. French Bisque Brown-Eyed Bébé by Emile Jumeau 27” (69 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, lushly-painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, fine antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, original body and body finish, wear to left foot. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau 12 (head) Bébé Jumeau Diplome d’Honneur (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1890. Value Points: rich brown eyes beautifully contrast the finely-shaded complexion. $2800/3500

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28. Six Rare Early Miniature Wooden Dolls in Original Costumes 4” (10 cm.) Each has one-piece carved wooden head and torso, wooden limbs with cloth strip jointing, painted facial features and sculpted hair over gesso.

Condition: generally excellent, some age wear to costumes. Comments: mid-19th century, the dolls were featured in a full chapter (pages 201-206) in Evelyn Ackerman’s Dolls in Miniature, with noted similarity to a set of dolls then found in the Dingley Hall dollhouse of famous Bethnal Green Museum of Childhood. Value Points: outstanding detail of individual hair styles, facial expression, and meticulous costume and accessories on the set of tiny dolls. $1200/1600

29. All-Original French Musical Automaton “Little Girl with Surprise”

by Leopold Lambert 20” (51 cm.) Standing upon a velvet-covered platform is a bisque-head child with large brown glass paperweight inset eyes, lushly painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, carton torso and legs, wire upper arms, bisque forearms. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 3 (head). La Czarina (paper tune label on base underside). Comments: Leopold Lambert, circa 1890. The little girl appears to hold a paper mache Easter egg (which is actually attached by hollow metal rod to her torso). When wound, she lifts her right hand to sniff the flowers she holds, then lifts the basket lid with her other hand, revealing a tiny feathered bird. All the while music plays.

Value Points: all-original condition, with beautiful soft wig, couturier costume from the workshops of Lambert, and with enchanting activity and music. $7500/9500

31. French Bisque Poupée by Jumeau with Delicate Complexion 17” (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass enamel inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupée body with gusset-jointing at hips and knees, antique gown, undergarments, bonnet. Condition: bisque excellent, body a bit worn. Marks: 4 (head and shoulders). Comments: Jumeau, circa 1875.

Value Points: compelling eyes accentuates the delicate complexion with soft blushing. $1800/2600

32. Beautiful French Bisque Poupée with Boutique Label and Superb Couturier Costume

30. French Bisque Poupée by Jumeau with All-Wooden Articulated Body 17” (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass eyes with pronounced spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, lightly-feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented pale lips, pierced ears, auburn mohair wig over cork pate, all-wooden poupée body with shapely torso, dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, and with additional swivel-jointing at mid-thighs, silk gown, undergarments, bonnet, leather boots. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Jumeau, circa 1875. Value Points: very fine delicate bisque, articulated wooden body. $3500/4500

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17” (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, almond-shaped blue glass spiralthreaded eyes, rose-blushed eyeshadow, arched feathered brows, painted lashes, accented nostrils, closed mouth, accented lips, pierced ears, auburn mohair wig over cork pate, kid poupée body with shapely torso, gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees. Condition: generally excellent, Marks: A La Recompense/Nadaud Jouets 32 Rue du 4 Septembre (boutique stamp on torso). Comments: French, circa 1875, the prestige doll shop, located just next to Place de l’Opera was established in 1861, and in their 1875 advertising noted a “separate workshop for making trousseaux”. Value Points: very beautiful face with subtle blushing, superb original couturier costume with extended train, undergarments, boots, jewelry. $3000/4200

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34. Five 1800s Miniature Paintings and Accessories 4” (10 cm.) x 4” largest. Including a pair of oval portrait miniature paintings of 18th century women set is matching frames; engraved scene depicting gentleman and lady with harp; coin purse with silk lining and engraved scene of Chepstow Castle, and paper mache box with centered engraving of lady.

Excellent condition. Mid-1800s. $600/900

36. Fine Early English Wooden Lady Doll with Superb Early Costume and Accessories

33. Hand-Painted Portrait Miniature of Mrs. Siddons in Frame 5 ½” (14 cm.) x 5”. The oval painting of Mrs. Siddons in blue gown with feathered bonnet, against a burgundy background, inspired by the famous painting by Gainsborough, is set in a frame of tiled piano keys with painted floral detail. The British actress (1755-1831) was famed for her role as Lady MacBeth. Age uncertain. Excellent condition. $400/600

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23” (58 cm.) Carved wooden head and torso with oval-shaped face and shapely elongated throat and bosom, high domed forehead, almond-shaped black enamel eyes, feather-shaped brows, all-around fringe lashes, closed mouth with prim lips, blushed cheeks, defined chin, brunette human hair wig over black scallop cap, dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, spatula-shaped fingers with separate thumbs, especially-shapely calves and ankles. Condition: generally excellent, original finish, nose tip rub. Comments: English, mid1700s, an aristocratic lineage is indicated by her luxurious size and details of carving. Value Points: with fulsome grace, the very rare early doll 36. is wearing original costume comprising four layers of undergarments, giving shape to the pannier-shaped skirt, stockings, leather shoes, and elaborate turquoise-beaded jewelry including chatelaine with family seal. $27,000/35,000

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37. German Porcelain Lady Doll with Modeled Bosom 21” (53 cm.) Pink-tinted porcelain shoulderhead, perfectly-oval shaped face, elongated throat, modeled bosom, black sculpted hair with centerpart and a row of long ringlet curls that reach to her shoulders. Muslin stitch-jointed body, kid arms, silk gown and undergarments.

Condition: generally excellent, arms worn.

Comments: Germany, circa 1850. Value Points: rarity factors include pink-tinting, facial shape, coiffure, and modeled bosom. $600/900

38. French Maitrise Cabinet with Collection of Porcelain Children Figurines 29” (74 cm.) h. 19”w. 9”d. Of very fine woods with inlay marquetry designs, the bombe-shaped front cabinet has shelved interior display twenty-three porcelain miniature figurines and trinket boxes, mostly vignettes of children at play. Excellent condition. Circa 1875. $1200/1500

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39. German Porcelain Brown-Haired Lady by KPM Berlin 4 ½” (11 cm.) Pink-tinted porcelain shoulderhead with oval face and elongated throat, slightly-defined bosom, brown painted hair drawn smoothly over her ears and back of head, painted small blue eyes, red upper eyeliner, brown single-stroke brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (two KPM marks including ball and orb symbol). Comments: KPM Berlin, circa 1850. Value Points: rare early doll with brown hair and maker’s mark. $1100/1400

40. Early Hand-Tinted Engraving of Princess Victoria with Documentation 6” (15 cm.) x 4 ½”. A round engraving with hand-tinted details portrays the young Princess Victoria above the notice “The Princess Victoria - Victoria Dedicated by special permission to Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent” and with original label on reverse of the printer Fisher, Son & Jackson, London, 1832, indicating an image of her five years before her reign began. Excellent condition. English, 1832. $600/800

41. Early Paper Mache Doll in Shell Costume for the French Market 7” (18 cm.) Paper mache shoulderhead, sculpted black hair drawn into a chignon, painted facial features, wooden lower limbs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: for the French market, circa 1860, the doll was costumed in seaside towns along the French coast, one aspect of the artisanal craft utilizing the variety of tiny shells that could be found. Value Points: the doll is wearing superb original shell costume in a variety of colors and shapes, and is preserved under original glass dome. $700/900

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43. Beautiful French Bisque BlueEyed Bébé by Leon Casimir Bru with Signed Bru Shoes 14” (36 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate with modeled bosom and shoulderblades, blue glass spiral-threaded eyes with darker blue outer pupils, accented nostrils, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, mauve-blushed eyeshadow, closed mouth with little defined space between the shaded outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, kid bébé body with gusset-jointing at hips and knees, bisque forearms with separatelysculpted fingers. Condition: generally excellent, small chip at left pierced ear hole, body especially sturdy. Marks: (circle dot) 3.

Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1882, his bébé model known as “circle dot” in reference to the head symbol. Value Points: splendid eyes accentuate most expressive modeling, choice bisque and painting, very sturdy original body and perfect bisque hands, original leather shoes signed “B” in oval and “3”. $11,000/15,000

44. Gorgeous French Bisque Bébé Triste by Jumeau in Exceptionally Rare Size 16 34” (86 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head with very full cheeks, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and multifeathered brows, mauve-blushed eyeshadow, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, dimpled chin and philtrum, separately modeled pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with very plump limbs, straight wrists.

Condition; generally excellent. Marks: 16 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (torso).

Comments: Emile Jumeau, the model known as Bébé Triste in reference to its sad and wistful expression, circa 1885, sculpted by Carrier-Belleuse for Jumeau.

Value Points: very rare largest size of this model with beautiful expression, bisque and painting, original body and body finish, wonderful antique silk party costume with elaborate lace and pom-pom jester cap and embroidered silk shoes. $18,000/25,000

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45. German Bisque Closed Mouth Child Doll, Model 225, by Bahr and Proschild 20” (51 cm.) Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, very large brown glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: 225 12.

Comments: Bahr and Proschild, circa 1890s.

Value Points: dramatic large brown eyes are complemented by delicate bisque and full cheeks, original body and body finish, lovely antique costume and wig. $800/1100 45, 46.

46. German Bisque Open-Mouth Child, Model 225,

by Bahr and Proschild 16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, straight wrists, pretty antique costume. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: 225 8. Comments: Bahr and Proschild, circa 1890s. Value Points: very pretty child with wide innocent eyes and dimples, original body and body finish. $300/500

47. Petite German Bisque Doll, Model 248,

by Bahr and Proschild 13” (33 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils of rounded-tip nose, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette human hair, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, nicely costumed.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 248 dep 7. Comments: Bahr and Proschild, circa 1890s. Value Points: impressed cheek and chin dimples accentuate the pert expression. $300/500 47.

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48. German Bisque Closed Mouth Child Doll, 213, by Bahr and Proschild 14� (36 cm.) Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, brown glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with downcast lips, pierced ears, composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 213. Comments: Bahr and Proschild, circa 1890s. Value Points: pensive downcast expression of lips. $800/1100

49. German Bisque Child in Factory-Original Costume, Model 252, by Bahr and Proschild 14� (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 252 dep 6.

Comments: Bahr and Proschild, circa 1890. Value Points: very pretty child with well modeled features, original body and body finish, wears factory original dress, undergarments, rose knit stockings, brown leather shoes. $800/1100

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personal mementos along with still more tools, silk needle cases, and such. Excellent condition. Early 1800s. $1500/1800

51. French Gilt Silver Sewing Necessaire in Richly-Inlaid Wooden Case 5” (13 cm.) A 51. wooden case is designed with inlaid wood, bone and mother-of-pearl and hinges open to a lined interior of silk faille and ivory velvet with recesses for placement of original sewing tools which comprise a gilt-handled scissors, stiletto, thimble and needle case.

Excellent condition. French, early 1800s. $1500/2100

52. 18th Century Style Doll-Sized Trumeau Mirror 23” (58 cm.) The tall and narrow wooden-framed mirror is surmounted by a glass-enclosed engraving of lady and suitor in the 18th century.

Excellent condition. $300/500

50. Fine Early Wooden Sewing Box with Chinoiserie Designs and Carved Bone Accessories 8 ½” (22 cm.) x 6 ½” x 4”. The wooden case has ebony finish with very elaborate Chinoiserie designs including scenes and borders, and with brass ball feet and lion’s head mounts with bail handles at the sides.

Hinging open to pink paper-lined well-fitted interior filled with more than twenty carved bone sewing tools including an especially fine thimble case with painted floral accents and containing original thimble.

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53. Extremely Rare Early 1800s French Parisienne Doll with Original Body and Costume 23” (58 cm.) Carton moule shoulderhead of adult lady with oval face, strong chin, elongated throat, defined bosom, aquiline nose, blue glass enamel eyes, eyeliner, painted upper lashes, delicatelyfeathered brows, closed mouth with primly-shaped lips, impressed chin dimple, ears pierced into her head, brunette hand-knotted human hair wig, original kid body with very high waist and onepiece elongated lower torso and legs, wooden lower arms with nicely-shaped hands. Condition: generally excellent, very sturdy body, some finger rubs. Comments: French, circa 1810, the model known as “Parisian Bust”, this example of the luxury quality as indicated by the superb eyes, hand-knotted wig, and deluxe body detail. Value Points: superbly-preserved early French Parisienne, few models of this type and quality still remain in this fine condition, wearing her original cream satin gown with train, and trims of lace, glittering chenille and silver passamenterie, as well as original slippers and undergarments.

The exact doll, including a photograph of her body, is shown in The Panorama of Parisienne Dolls, by Theimer, page 85. Ex-Collection June Ellen Lane. $8000/11,000

54. Grand French Paper Mache Poupée in Fine Antique Costume 29” (74 cm.) Paper mache shoulderhead with solid dome, black painted pate, black enamel glass eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, original kid poupée body with gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, possibly Voit, circa 1850. Value Points: grand early poupée with classic poupée body, proud stance, wearing antique, possibly original, gown, undergarments, woven bonnet, stockings, and shoes. $1100/1500

55. Rare French Mechanical Musical “The Monkey Aristocrats in the Garden” by Phalibois 28” (71 cm.) Arranged under a glass dome with painted country scene is a garden-like setting in which the Marquis and Marquise Monkeys are seated at a garden table, dressed in luxury silk court costumes.

When wound, music plays, and a series of amusing actions ensue: both rapidly open and close their hinged jaws as though conversing vigorously, blink their eyes, he lifts the mug in one hand to imbibe, and then waves the papers he is holding in his other hand, while she calmly cuts food from the plate they share. Condition: generally excellent, the glass dome has a repair at the back. Comments: Phalibois, circa 1880. Value Points: amusing satirical view of the French aristocracy, with well-functioning mechanical actions and wonderful strong musical tune. $6000/8500

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57. Miniature 19th Century Flemish-Style Painting “Child in Lace Cap” 2 ½” (6 cm.) x 2” oval painting. 6” x 5” frame. The oval-shaped painting on bone depicts a semi-profile of child in lace cap with matching lace trim on collar and sleeves of elaborate costume, rendered in the Flemish style. Set in early wooden frame with die-cut brass ornamentation.

Excellent condition. $300/500

58. French Rosewood Chest of Drawers with Marble Top 11” (28 cm.) w. 9”h. The 18th century style chest of drawers in fine rosewood features bombe-shaped drawers and sides, and is fitted with bronze pulls and grey marble top. Excellent condition, few rubs on wood. French, circa 1875. $500/700

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

56. French Automaton “The Flower Peddler” by Gustave Vichy 12” (30 cm.) Amber-tinted bisque swivel head on bisque shoulderplate, large brown glass eyes, closed mouth, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, amber-tinted bisque arms, carton torso and lower legs, articulated hips, wearing lovely silk and lace dress, is attached to a wheeled peddler cart in the shape of a woven urn-shaped basket which is filled with silk flowers. When wound, the lady briskly walks along, pushing the cart as though offering flowers for sale. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Gustave Vichy, circa 1875. Value Points: rare early facial model and complexion, choice bisque, appealing presentation of the early simple, yet luxurious mechanical toy. $2800/3500

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18” (46 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate with modeled bosom and shoulderblades, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, brushstroked brows with feathered details, mauve-blushed eyeshadow, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with tiny defined tongue tip, outlined heart-shaped upper lip, dimpled philtrum and chin, pierced ears, brunette hand-tied human hair wig over cork pate, slender kid bébé body, Chevrot hinged hips, wooden lower legs, kid-over-wooden upper arms, bisque forearms with separately-sculpted hands. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bru Jne 6 (head and shoulders) Bébé Bru Bte SGDG (original paper label on chest).

Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1884. Value Points: lovely bébé from the golden age of the illustrious firm, with entrancing expression, sturdy body with perfect bisque hands, early velvet and silk dress (likely original), undergarments, silk bonnet, and leather shoes signed “Bru Jne Paris 6”. $14,000/17,000

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60. French Bisque Poupée with Lovely Delicate Complexion 17” (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, lightlyfeathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with daintily-accented lips, pierced ears, auburn mohair wig over cork pate, antique undergarments. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 4 (head and shoulders). Comments: French, circa 1875, attributed to Jumeau. Value Points: especially beautiful face enhanced by delicate bisque, superb painting of lips, very sturdy original body. $2200/2700

61. Superb French Sewing Necessaire with Silver Fittings 4” (10 cm.) The barrel-shaped necessaire has alternating bands of tortoise shell and mother-ofpearl, framed by narrow gilt bands and spiral rope gilt garlands, having cast bronze petal-shaped feet and bail handle.

The necessaire opens to mauve-silk lined interior fitted with repousse silver plated scissors, needle case, awl, pick, and thimble. Excellent condition. French, circa 1865. $700/900

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62. Very Fine French Bisque Poupée with All-Wooden Articulated Body

63. Beautiful French Bisque Poupée by Jumeau 18” (46 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, large blue glass spiral-threaded eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, rose-blushed eyeshadow, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, kid poupée body with gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 4 (head and shoulders). Comments: French, circa 1877, Jumeau. Value Points: large eyes with beautiful spiral threading enhance her gentle expression. $2200/2700

15” (38 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass inset eyes with spiral-threading and pronounced pupils, 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, French wooden poupée body with shapely torso, dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips and knees. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2 (head and shoulders). Comments: French, circa 1870. Value Points: beautiful presence of the petite poupée with rare all-articulated wooden body, wearing very fine antique day dress with cutwork detail, undergarments, leather boots. $3500/4200

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64. Seven German Bisque Occupational Dollhouse Dolls 3” (8 cm.) -5”. Each has bisque shoulderhead with sculpted hat, painted facial features, muslin body, painted shoes and socks. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: Germany, circa 1910. Value Points: rare sculpted detail indicating occupations or pastimes, including two with sculpted chauffeur’s hat (one with goggles on face), two with goggles pushed up onto hair, two golfers with distinctive caps (one with two golf clubs), and business man with hat, each with factoryoriginal costume. $1100/1500

65. Four German Bisque Dollhouse Gentlemen in Factory-Original Costumes 6” (15 cm.) -7”. Each has bisque shoulderhead with painted facial features, muslin body, bisque lower legs, painted shoes and socks. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: Germany, circa 1900. Value Points: including two black-complexioned men with sculpted flocked hair, and two white gentlemen, one with derby hat and one with top hat and moustache, each wearing factory original costumes. $800/1100

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66. German Bisque Brown-Eyed “Gretchen”, Model 114, by Kammer and Reinhardt from Art Character Series 18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted facial features, brown eyes, thick black upper eyeliner, one-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full lips, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R 114 46. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1910, their model marketed as “Gretchen” from their art character series. Value Points: especially fine detail of modeling and fine lustrous patina of complexion, original body and body finish. $2200/2800

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generally excellent. Marks: 212 8. Comments: Bahr and Proschild, circa 1890s. Value Points: beautiful doll with rare square teeth, plump cheeks, original wig, body, body finish, and factory original dress and bonnet, undergarments, stockings and shoes. $800/1100

68. German Bisque Child Doll, Model 208,

by Bahr and Proschild 22� (56 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, outlined lips, two square-cut upper and two lower teeth, impressed dimple in chin and at lip corners, pierced ears, brunette human hair, composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 208 13.

Comments: Bahr and Proschild, circa 1890s. Value Points:

67. German Bisque Child Doll, Model 212,

by Bahr and Proschild in Factory-Original Costume 15� (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows with feathered detail, accented eye corners and nostrils, open mouth, two square-cut upper teeth and one lower, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition:

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pretty wide-eyed child, lovely bisque, original body and body finish, antique costume includes French leather shoes by Alart. $500/700

69. Petite German Bisque Open-Mouth Child, Model 252, by Bahr and Proschild 13” (33 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 252 dep 5.

Comments: Bahr and Proschild, circa 1890s. Value Points: dainty little wide-eyed girl has lovely bisque, original body and body finish. $400/500

70. German Bisque Open-Mouth Child Doll, Model 247, by Bahr and Proschild 18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, dimpled chin, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig, composition and wooden balljointed body, antique costume. Condition: bisque excellent, body original, albeit repainted. Marks: 247 dep 11. Comments: Bahr and Proschild, circa 1890s. Value Points: very beautiful spiralthreaded eyes, deeply impressed dimples. $400/500

71. All-Original German Bisque Closed Mouth Doll, Model 224, by Bahr and Proschild 14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 224.

Comments: Bahr and Proschild, circa 1890. Value Points: especially pretty dimpled-cheek closed mouth doll is wearing her factory original costume in the French manner. $800/1100

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73. French Bisque Poupée in Original Folklore Costume of Sables d’Olonne, France

72. French Bisque Poupée by Gaultier in Traditional Costume of Arles, France 15” (38 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, large blue glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, auburn mohair wig over cork pate, original muslin poupée body with kid arms, stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 3 (head and shoulders) F.G. (shoulders). Comments: Gaultier, circa 1885. Value Points: superbly-preserved, the doll is wearing luxurious traditional costume of Arles, France including garnet silk skirt and matching garnet four-fold fichu over four-fold lace fichu, lace topknot with velvet band cover, and rare double-sided Jeannette cross. The doll was featured in the book, French Dolls in Folklore Costume by Florence Theriault, page 103. $2200/2800

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13” (33 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, original muslin poupée body with kid arms. Condition: generally excellent, some wear to fingers.

Marks: 0 (head and shoulder). Comments: French, circa 1885, wearing original costume of the French village of Sables d’Olonne; the boutique of Mon. Bellanger of that village specialized in presenting dolls costumed precisely in traditional garb. Value Points: all original, the multi-layered costume is highlighted by an elaborate two-layer coiffe.

The doll appeared in the book, French Dolls in Folklore Costume, by Florence Theriault, page 80. $1800/2200

74. German All-Bisque Miniature Doll with Yellow Ankle Boots 9” (23 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, slightly-parted lips, two square-cut upper and one lower teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, modeled bent left elbow, curled fingers, muscular legs, defined dimpled knees, painted yellow five-lace ankle boots, antique silk costume.

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Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 120 12. Comments: Germany, circa 1885. Value Points: beautiful doll with distinctive facial and body modeling, original mohair wig. $1100/1500

75. Beautiful French Bisque Bébé by Leon Casimir Bru with Fine Early Costume 17” (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate with modeled bosom and shoulderblades, almond-shaped brown glass paperweight inset eyes, roseblushed eyeshadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, slender kid bébé body with scalloped-edge collarette, Chevrot hinged hips, wooden lower legs, kid over wooden upper arms, bisque forearms. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bru Jne 7 (head and shoulderplate) (Bébé Bru original paper label on torso). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1886. Value Points: the pretty wide-eyed bébé is wonderfully-preserved, with original sturdy body and perfect bisque hands, original wig, beautiful early red silk costume (possibly original) with wonderful hat, earrings, pearls, woven socks, and leather shoes signed L.I. $12,000/16,000

76. German All-Bisque Doll in Original Presentation for the French Market 3 ½” (9 cm.) doll. 7” x 10” box. An all-bisque doll with swivel head, jointed limbs, painted facial features, blonde mohair wig, painted blue ankle boots, is arranged in a firm cardboard box along with three additional dresses, two bonnets, undergarments, the box edged with lace and red silk ribbons. The lid of the box is covered with decorative papers and an image of a little blonde haired girl. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: for the French market, circa 1890. Value Points: the luxury presentation box is richly-decorated and in original pristine condition. $800/1100

77. French Automaton “Seated Lady with Guitar” by Vichy 14” (36 cm.) Seated upon a velvet-covered wooden base is a bisque-head doll with blue glass eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, auburn mohair wig over cork pate. Condition: doll is excellent except restoration to one finger, mechanism is not working. Marks: 2 (head) (paper label on base indicates two tunes). Comments: Vichy, circa 1875.

Value Points: a beautiful display model, wearing original silk costume, holding guitar; with remnants of paper label of Au Nain Bleu on the underside indicating the store from which it was originally sold. $2000/2500

78. French Mechanical Toy “Little Girl with Balloon” by Vichy

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10” (25 cm.) Standing upon a three-wheeled tinplate base with original painted finish is a bisque-head girl with brown glass paperweight inset eyes, painted features, closed mouth, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, carton torso and legs, bisque hands, original red silk jacket dress with matching ribboned cap, with patterned silk bodice and skirt, red silk shoes, holding a tinplate balloon or ball with metal spiral handle, silk ribbons and brass bells. When wound, she moves forward, circles, and continues, while the spiral handle causes the balloon to bounce around. Condition: generally excellent, right forefinger broken at knuckle, tiny flakes on inside of left forefinger (hidden by ribbons). Marks: G.Vichy Paris (base).

Comments: Vichy, Paris, circa 1875. Value Points: charming early toy with beautiful bisque face, rare to find with original costume, maker’s signature. $2800/3500

79. Beautiful French Bisque Bébé by Jules Steiner with Original Couturier Costume

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23” (58 cm.) Bisque socket head, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes with dot highlights, rose-blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, slightly-parted lips with shaded details, two rows of tiny teeth, dimpled chin, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate, French composition fullyjointed body. Condition: generally excellent, original body and body finish. Marks: J. Steiner Bte SGDG Paris Fre A 15 (head) (Steiner paper label on torso). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1888. Value Points: beautiful gleaming complexion and blush with dramatic large eyes, dainty teeth, original wig, pate, body, and body finish, and wearing exquisite burgundy velvet dress and bonnet, undergarments, leather shoes. $2800/3500

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80. French Porcelain Poupée by Blampoix with Cobalt Blue Eyes and Maker’s Mark 22” (56 cm.) Pink-tinted porcelain shoulderhead, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered arched brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, brunette hand-tied human hair wig over

cork pate, French kid poupée body with shapely torso and legs, lovely antique costume and undergarments. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: E 6 Depose B (front shoulderplate). Comments: French, circa 1865, Blampoix. Value Points: beautiful lustrous porcelain complexion with brilliant eyes on the early porcelain poupée. $2800/3500

81. Three 19th Century Accessories 6” (15 cm.) h. portrait. Including an oval miniature painting of brown-haired woman with gilt coronet and royal costume, in gilt frame and ink-lettered “Anne Boleyn” on the backside. Along with a gilded metal box with hand-painted porcelain lid and having lock and key, and with an unusual brass and ormolu framed basket with beveled glass on all sides and with tufted silk cushion. Excellent condition. Mid/late 1800s. $500/700

82. Rare French Porcelain Swivel Head Poupée by Rohmer 3 ½” (9 cm.) Porcelain head with flatcut neck socket which accommodates matching porcelain shoulderplate (allowing 365 degree pivot), painted blue downcast eyes, black upper eyeliner, painted all-around delicate lashes, lightlyfeathered brows, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, Rohmer metal button on cork crown. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: Leontine Rohmer, circa 1860.

Value Points: rare model with beautiful painting. $1100/1500

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83. German Porcelain PoupÊe with Swivel Head and Original Signed Body by Rohmer 17� (43 cm.) Porcelain swivel head with flat-cut neck on matching porcelain shoulderplate, plump face, painted large blue-shaded eyes with black pupils, thick black upper eyeliner, painted all-around lashes, accent dots at eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, unpierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, original hairstuffed kid body with gussetjointing at hips and knees, kid-over-wooden upper arms, porcelain arms to above the elbows. Condition: generally excellent, excellent professional restoration of hands. Marks: Rohmer (original stamp on front torso). Comments: Leontine Rohmer, circa 1857. Value Points: rare early model with distinctive neck swivel, signed body, painted eyes, beautiful antique costume. $3500/4500

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84. 19th Century Needlework Scene in Walnut Frame 30” (76 cm.) x 30”. The needlework depicts a family scene in parlor with rich architectural and furnishing detail, and a surround of needlework flowers, in walnut frame under glass. Excellent condition. Mid-1800s. $700/1100

85. Superb Early Carved Wooden Taufling Doll in Original Presentation Cabinet 8” (20 cm.) doll. Carved wooden taufling baby with enamel eyes, carved hair, exquisite painting of facial features and complexion, with wrapped-bunting body, is presented in original Italian wooden cabinet with gilded decorations and tufted silk pillow, Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: Continental, early 19th century. Value Points: superb artistry of carving with perfectly preserved original painting, original costume with gold metallic embroidery on bunting, cap, and cape, original finish on carved wooden case. $2200/2700

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86. Early French Carton PoupÊe in Grand Size with Superb Original Drawn-Work Costume 27� (69 cm.) Carton shoulderhead with solid dome, oval-shaped face and very elongated throat, modeled bosom, painted brown eyes in defined eye sockets with glazed overcoat to resemble glass enamel, dark eyeliner, arched feathered brows, aquiline nose, closed mouth with center accent line, brunette tacked-on hand-tied human hair wig in braided coiffure under attached elaborate coiffe, firmly-stuffed kid body with high waist, carved wooden hands. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: French, circa 1810, the grand size of the doll suggests its creation as an exhibition model or a special commission. Value Points: very rare early doll is beautifully preserved, wears superb early linen or homespun dress with high waist, drawn-work detailing, with dainty cape, undergarments, and early leather shoes. Ex-June Ellen Lane Collection. $3500/4500

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87. French Bisque Bébé Marquis by Emile Jumeau 29” (74 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, lushly-painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, outlined lips, row of porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, hands repainted. Marks: 14.

Comments: Jumeau/SFBJ, circa 1899. Value Points: handsome young lad wearing excellent velvet and silk Marquis costume. $1100/1400

88. German Bisque Miniature Doll in Original Presentation for the French Market 4” (10 cm.) doll. 8” x 8” box. Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, open mouth, tiny teeth, blonde mohair wig, five piece composition body with painted socks and shoes, wearing antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 12/0. Comments: circa 1900, presented for the French market, similar pieces were sold by Au Nain Bleu and appeared in French Etrennes catalogs at that time. Value Points: in unplayed with condition, in original window box with original costume and extra costume elements and accessories. $800/1200

90. French Bisque “Paris Bébé” by Danel & Cie with Rare Eiffel Tower Signature Body 25” (64 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fullyjointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Paris-Bébé Tete Depose 11 (head) Paris Bébé Depose (on torso with symbol of Eiffel Tower). Comments: Danel & Cie, circa 1890, whose models were aimed at capturing the Jumeau marketplace, and against whom Emile Jumeau won a landmark lawsuit in 1892 rendering the Danel production to a very short period, and hence, very few dolls to be found today. Value Points: beautiful creamy bisque enhances the wide-eyed gaze, original body and body finish. $4500/5500

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93. Petite German Bisque Closed Mouth Child Doll, Model 261, by Bahr and Proschild

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91. German Bisque Closed Mouth Child Doll, Model 204, by Bahr and Proschild 26” (66 cm.) Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, large blue glass eyes with rich spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, rose-blushed eyeshadow, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined lips, dimpled chin, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, antique costume. Marks: 204 17.

Comments: Bahr and Proschild, circa 1890s. Value Points: very expressive features achieved by rich sculpting and dramatic spiral-threaded eyes. $800/1100

92. German Bisque Closed Mouth Child Doll, 204, by Bahr and Proschild 13” (33 cm.) Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accent line between the downcast lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body with straight wrists, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, some body retouch. Marks: 203 6. Comments: Bahr and Proschild, circa 1890s. Value Points: rare model with excellent bisque and painting. $700/900

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8” (20 cm.) Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, blue glass eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with richlyoutlined lips, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition and wooden balljointed body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 261 dep Germany. Comments: Bahr and Proschild, circa 1890s. Value Points: especially endearing expression on the rarely-found petite closed mouth doll. $300/400

94. German Bisque Closed Mouth Child Doll, 252,

by Bahr and Proschild 20” (51 cm.) Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, brown glass eyes, painted lashes, thick brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body with straight wrists, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, light body retouch. Marks:

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252 dep 12. Comments: Bahr and Proschild, circa 1890s. Value Points: fine quality of bisque enhances the large eyes and expressive modeling. $800/1100

95. German Bisque Child Doll, Model 261,

by Bahr and Proschild 20� (51 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Marks: 261 dep Germany.

Comments: Bahr and Proschild, circa 1890s. Value Points: pretty child doll with original body and body finish, nicely antique costume and ruffled frou-frou bonnet. $400/500

96. Rare Model German Bisque Child Doll, 269,

by Bahr and Proschild 18� (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, original body finish.

Marks: 269 dep 9. Comments: Bahr and Proschild, circa 1890s. Value Points: rare-to-find model with fine luminous bisque. $400/500

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97. German Bisque Lady Doll with Sculpted Coronet and Glass Eyes

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98. Exquisite Pair, German Bisque Figurines of Women in Elaborate Costumes

19� (48 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead with rounded facial shape, blonde sculpted hair with ringlet curls formed into the forehead and a thick braided coronet at her crown, blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, closed mouth with center accent line, muslin stitch-jointed body, leather arms, stitched and separated fingers, nicely dressed. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1880. Value Points: rarity factors include elaborately-sculpted hair and glass eyes. $600/800

11� (28 cm.) The pair of busts are mounted on bisque self-base pedestals, portraying smiling women with blonde or brown hair, deeplyintaglio eyes, impressed facial modeling and dimples, and each with sculpted elaborate costume with enhancing beaded or gilt trim, one with bisque lace coiffe with raised detailing. Excellent condition. Mid1800s. $1200/1600

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99. German Bisque Boy with Sculpted Hair, Model 229, by Kling 20” (51 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead, blonde sculpted hair in neat side-parted fashion, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, white eyedots, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, muslin gusset-jointed body, composition hands. Condition: generally excellent, body a bit worn. Marks: 229 - 10.

Comments: C.F. Kling, circa 1880. Value Points: handsome young lad with well-detailed painting. $400/600

100. French Child’s Needlework Set “Dentelle Aux Fuseaux” in Original Presentation 10” (25 cm.) x 8”. The heavy card stock box with decorative paper cover and gilt lettered “Dentelle aux Fuseaux” opens to well-fitted interior with instructions, tools, materials and samplers designed to teach a child tatting, knitting, lacemaking and such, all still tied into the original box in fine unplayed with condition. French, circa 1900. $300/500

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101. Rare German Bisque Lady Doll with Elaborately-Sculpted Hair and Glass Eyes 21” (53 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead of woman, sculpted blonde hair waved softly away from her face and decorated by a draped black scarf with gilt edging and a flower-shaped ornament, blue glass inset eyes, black eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, sculpted bodice, muslin stitch-jointed body, bisque forearms. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: rarely-found model with distinctive sculpting and decoration of hair, prominent large glass eyes, sculpted bodice, antique costume. $1200/1500

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102. Pair, Early Engravings of French Emperor Napoleon III and Empress Eugenie 4” (10 cm.) x 3” engravings.

11” x 9” frames.

Set in original black frames are portrait engravings of the mid-1800s French royal couple, he in full military regalia, and she in elaborate gown with jewelry and coronet.

Below each image is a seal identifying each, along with name of the engraver, George Baxter. This pair of engravings may be among the best and final work of the man considered the inventor of color printing, as he died in 1867, just a few years before their abdication. $500/800

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103. French Globe de Mariee with Splendid Decorations 18” (46 cm.) An elaborate arrangement centered by a rose silk tufted cushion that is surmounted by a beautifully framed round beveled mirror and decorated with the following: six daisies, eight elongated leaves, eight maple leaves, six oak leaves, two ivy leaves, a rectangular mirror, and a dove with wreath of harmony.

Resting upon the cushion is a fine wax orange blossom coronet, and several decorations for the gown. A pair of wax orange blossom earrings hang from the wreath.

The arrangement is on an ebony-finished base under glass dome.

French, circa 1890, an exceptionally detailed example with 22-karat gold-plated symbols. $600/800

104. Two Rare 19th Century Accessories 8” (20 cm.) overall l. chatelaine. Including an elaborate gold-plated chatelaine with design of cherub, from which is suspended a green velvet coin purse, and with diamond-point links which also suspend a little cup and a key.

Along with a gilded metal book whose lid is decorated with turquoise, ruby and turquoise beads which encircle a hand-painted

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porcelain portrait of fashionable lady, and which opens to silk-lined interior with paper pages. Excellent condition.

Late 19th century. $500/700

105. Gorgeous French Bisque Deposed Smiling Poupée, L Model, by Leon Casimir Bru 26” (66 cm.) Pale bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, delicate pale blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, widely feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with artistically painted full lips and upturned lip corners, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, kid poupée body with square cut collarette, gusset-jointing at hips, elbows and knees, stitched and separated fingers, wearing lovely aqua silk gown, undergarments, slippers, coronet with tiny seed pearls, and with miniature dance book. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose L (forehead) L (back of head and shoulderplate). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, his deposed model poupée notable for enigmatic smile, deposed in 1872. Value Points: the stunningly beautiful doll is notable for delicate pale bisque enhanced by most artistic painting of features. $3800/4900

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106. Very Rare Early Pressed Porcelain Doll with Brown Hair and Sculpted Cap 25” (64 cm.) Thick pressed porcelain shoulderhead turned to the left, sculpted long brown thick ringlet curls waved behind her sculpted ears and tumbling onto her shoulders, below a fitted cap with blue crown, green band with black rim and ornament, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brown brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with full lips, muslin stitch-jointed body, leather arms, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: maker uncertain, mid-1800s. Value Points: rarity factors of the doll, of which few examples are known to exist, include brown hair color, unique cap, and unusual hand-pressed porcelain texture. $1200/1800

107. 19th Century Miniature Portraits and Framed Engraving 6” (15 cm.) x 5” engraving. Included is a brass framed engraving of 18th century rural garden scene with people and sheep, and two oval miniature portraits in original frames depicting 17th and 18th century persons, the woman with elaborately-arranged coiffure and signed Mireil. Excellent condition.

Late 1800s. $400/600

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108. “Mary’s” Victorian Sewing Box with Accessories 7” (18 cm.) x 6”. A wooden box with brown leather cover and having embossed design on the lid centering the word “Mary” in gilt letters, hinges open to reveal mirrored interior lid, and a blue velvet cushion with sewing tools; the cushion lifts off to reveal a secret compartment with still more tools including German silver scissors in original case. Excellent condition. Circa 1880. $400/600

109. Czech Porcelain Portrait Doll Known as “Morning Glory Lady” by Lippert & Haas 28” (71 cm.) Very thick paste porcelain shoulderhead with pink-tinted complexion, cameo-shaped face, very elongated throat and modeled bosom, black painted hair waved away from her face, behind her pierced ears, forming large rolls of curls and a braided coil at the back of head with tendrils of curls onto the neck and decorated at each side with colorful flowers including morning glories, painted blue eyes in sculpted sockets, red and black upper

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eyeliner, single-stroke brows, aquiline nose, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, stitch-jointed muslin body with brown leather arms, wearing patterned cotton lawn gown, undergarments and slippers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S 75 (script block letter on inside shoulderplate). Comments: Lippert & Haas of Schlaggenwald, circa 1850, the doll is believed to be a portrait of the beloved Princess Elisabeth (“Sissi”) of Vienna. Value Points: elegant refinement emanates from the presence of the rare porcelain model in beautifullypreserved condition. Ex-collection of Mildred Seeley. $2500/3500

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12� (30 cm.) Carved wooden swivel head, painted facial features with defined eye sockets, closed mouth, somber expression, all-wooden body with dowel jointing at shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees, and ankles in the manner of articulated wooden poupÊe bodies. Condition:

generally excellent. Comments: Possibly Dumontais who exhibited his articulated wooden doll at the 1867 Paris International Exposition.

The actual doll is photographed in Encyclopedia of French Dolls, page 193. Value Points: the rare

110. Rare French All-Wooden Doll with Fully-Articulated Body and Original Costume

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early doll with fully-articulated body wears her original folklore costume with ornamental jewelry, leather wrapped arms, woolen leggings, velvet slippers, silver clasp at waist. $1100/1600

111. Two, 19th Century Carved Wooden Mannequin Dolls 16” (41 cm.) and 20. Each is all wooden with swivel head, ball-swivel waist, dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees and ankles and with sculpted facial features, the larger with tinted hair and features.

Excellent condition. Germany, mid1800s. $800/1200

112. Pair, Pressed Tinplate Tyrolean Man and Woman with Painted Costumes 15” (38 cm.) Each is a pressed tinplate figure depicting a man or woman with well-detailed traditional costumes having original painted finish, their hands posed as though to hold a basket or walking stick, and a cone-shaped tin container attached to their back. Excellent condition, original finish, some light rubs. Mid1800s. $1200/1500

113. Compelling Early Continental Wooden Doll with Downcast Eyes 20” (51 cm.) One-piece carved wooden head and torso with solid skirt-shaped base, oval face and very elongated throat, shaped waist, welldefined sculpting of facial features including heavy eyelids, aquiline nose, firmly-set lips, detailed carving of pierced ears, painted brown eyes and upper eyeliner, painted lower lashes, brunette human hair, cloth upper arms, carved wooden lower arms with large separately-sculpted fingers, early silk and velvet costume.

Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: Continental, late 18th century. Value Points: compelling expression achieved by most artistic sculpting on the rare early doll. $1600/2800

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ornamentation, original elaborate gown, rare painted grey boots. $300/500

116. Three Mid-1800s French Candy or Powder Boxes with Early Engravings 2 ½” (6 cm.) 4” and 5”. Each is circular, with paper mache bases and removable lids with glass covers over hand-painted or engraved scenes. Excellent condition. French, mid1800s. $400/600

114. French Bisque Poupée in Original Costume from Au Paradis des Enfants Boutique 14” (36 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, cobalt blue glass eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, lightly-feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined shaded lips, ears pierced into head, blonde mohair wig with elongated double-weave braids, kid gusset-jointed body, stitched and separated fingers.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Au Parades des Enfants 156 rue de Rivoli (boutique label on torso). Comments: French, circa 1870, the doll was presented at the luxury doll boutique of Au Parades des Enfants.

Value Points: very beautiful face with gentle expression, boutique label, and wearing lovely green silk taffeta gown, undergarments, leather boots, bonnet. $2500/3200

115. Tiny German Bisque Dollhouse Lady with Rare Hair Ornaments 4 ½” (11 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead, blonde sculpted hair with net snood and a coronet of gilt paper stars, painted facial features, muslin body, bisque arms, bisque lower legs with painted grey ankle boots. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: rare hair

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117. Petite French Mechanical Singing Bird in Cage Attributed to Bontems 11” (28 cm.) A beautifully detailed bird cage with sculpted detail and gold leaf finish on the base, and gilded brass cage rods (including spiral rods at the corners), brass ball finial and carrying ring, and interior perch upon which is resting a feathered bird. When wound on the underside, and lever released, the bird turns side to side, flits tail feathers, and merrily chirps a bird song. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1875, attributed to Bontems. Value Points: appealing petite size with luxury details of construction, well-functioning movements and bird song. $1500/1800 117.

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118. French Bisque Poupée by Gaultier in Lovely Costume

arms. Condition: generally excellent, body is not original. Marks: 9 (head and shoulders) F.G. (shoulderplate). Comments: Gaultier, circa 1875. Value Points: large poupée whose eyes beautifully contrast her pale bisque, lovely antique costume. $1200/1500

26” (66 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, muslin stitch-jointed body, kid

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119. Early German Paper Mache Peddler Doll with Cart of Wares in Presentation Cabinet

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11� (28 cm.) h. doll. Paper mache shoulderhead of aged woman with incised wrinkles, original scruffy complexion, black bead eyes, missingtooth grin, sculpted cap ruffles under cloth cap, cloth body with wooden lower legs, antique costume. The 119. Cart doll is posed inside a glass-sided presentation cabinet, pushing a wheeled cart filled with various wares, notions, household goods, toys and such. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, mid-1800s. Value Points: highly-characterized facial model with original finish, fascinating assortment of wares. $1100/1500

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120. Grodnertal Wooden Miniature Doll with Trunk and Accessories 7” (18 cm.) All-wooden doll with one-piece head and torso, painted black hair with swirled curls around her forehead, painted features, doweljointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, painted red flat shoes.

Condition: generally excellent, costume is not original. Comments: Grodnertal, circa 1840, Value Points: included with the early doll is a wooden trunk and various small accessories. $700/900

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15” (38 cm.) doll. 19” dome. Paper mache shoulderhead lady with wizened aged complexion, sculpted grey hair in looped curls around her ears and forming into a chignon at the back of head, painted features, spectacles, antique peddler costume, is posed with a large basket tray of wares including sewing notions, toys, household objects and more. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: for the English trade, circa 1875. Value Points: rare doll model with aged portrayal and unique hair style, presented in original glass dome. $1100/1400

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123. Pair, German Bisque Dolls in Original Mariner Costumes in Presentation Box 8” (20 cm.) dolls. 9” x 9” box. Two bisque socket head dolls, blue glass sleep eyes, painted features, open mouth, blonde mohair wigs, five piece paper mache bodies, painted shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 44-18. Comments: Gebruder Kuhnlenz dolls, circa 1900, for the French market. Value Points: charming presentation in unplayed with condition features the pair of matching dolls in detailed mariner costumes along with small

122. German Bisque Art Character, 1358, by Simon & Halbig with Ebony Complexion 20” (51 cm.) Ebony-black complexioned bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, slightly-modeled brushstroked brows with decorative glaze, accented nostrils of upturned nose, open mouth with very full coral-shaded lips, row of porcelain teeth, pierced ears, black mohair wig, black composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1358 Germany S&H Simon & Halbig 8. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1900. Value Points: very beautiful and flawless complexion with luminous gleam, superb painting of lips, original wig, fine antique costume comprising burgundy knit woolen dress with sash, woven bonnet, woodenhandled parasol, undergarments, stockings, shoes. $4500/6500

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tinplate sand pail, wooden ship, flag, and toy duck. $800/1200

125. German Bisque Pouty Character in Original Scottish Costume by Gebruder Heubach 13� (33 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, painted blonde hair, intaglio dark blue painted eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, closed mouth with pouty expression, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Heubach (in square) 7602 Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912. Value Points: wearing factory-original Scottish costume and cap. $500/700

126. German Black Complexioned Bisque Art Character, Model 1358, with Original Velvet Costume 19� (48 cm.) Ebony-black complexioned bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, slightly-modeled brushstroked brows with decorative glaze, accented nostrils of upturned nose, open mouth with very full coralshaded lips, row of porcelain teeth, pierced ears, black mohair wig, black composition and wooden ball-jointed body.

Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: 1358 Germany S&H Simon & Halbig 7. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1900. Value Points: flawless ebony complexion with soft matte finish enhancing the fine shading of lips, the doll is wearing original lush velvet costume of plaid dress, matching jacket and bonnet, undergarments, shoes. $4500/6500 126.

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127. German Studio Elephant by Steiff

boyish hair with forelock details, blue painted eyes, painted short curly upper lashes, dark eyeliner, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth modeled as though open, with defined tongue, outlined lips, composition and wooden ball-jointed body.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Germany K&H (in banner) 548 15. Comments: Kley and Hahn, circa 1912. Value Points: rare variation of the wonderfully sculpted large character, with painted eyes and hair, grand chubby body, choice bisque with impressed dimples, fine antique costume. $800/1100

29” (74 cm.) h. 41”l. Of silky plush, the firmly-stuffed grand-sized elephant has stitched ears, and has original Steiff button and yellow tag in ear. Excellent condition. Germany, Steiff, late 1900s, grand studio exhibition size. $500/700

128. Wonderful German Bisque Character, 548, by Kley and Hahn with Rare Painted Eyes 27” (69 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, blonde brushstroked

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129. Very Rare German Bisque Painted Eye Googly, Model 8590, by Gebruder Heubach 16� (41 cm.) Bisque socket head with sculpted blonde boyish hair having pronounced topknot and forelock curls, painted grey/blue googly eyes with intaglio sculpting that are glancing to the side and downward and are enhanced by double white eyedots, one-stroke brows, rounded small pug nose, closed mouth with smug smile, well-detailed sculpted ears, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Heubach (square) 8590 Germany 8. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1910. Value Points: among the rarest of the art character Heubach dolls, with exceptional quality of sculpting, bisque and painting, wonderful antique costume. $6500/8500

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130. French Bisque Poupée

by Gaultier with Rare Gesland Body and Bisque Hands 18” (46 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass inset eyes with darker blue outer irises, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, arched brows, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair over cork pate, padded stockinette body over metal armature allowing for infinite articulation, bisque lower legs with bare feet, bisque hands, lovely costume.

Condition: generally excellent, professional restoration to fingers of left hand and left leg. Marks: 4 (head and shoulderplate).

Comments: Gaultier, with Gesland body, circa 1875.

Value Points: rare body model, lovely complexion and painting of features. $3200/3800

131. Delightful French Musical Automaton “Little Girl with Book and Butterfly” by Renou

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18” (46 cm.) Seated upon a high-back wooden chair is a little bisque-head doll with brown glass eyes, mohair lashes, painted lower lashes,

brushstroked brows, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, carton torso and lower legs, metal hinged hips, wire upper arms, bisque forearms, wearing a gold/ivory patterned costume, undergarments, knit stockings and little kidskin shoes, and holding a little book, while a colorful butterfly attached to a thin wire is posed over her head. When wound, the doll raises and then, lowers her head, while alternately raising and lowering her book, while the butterfly flits back and forth over her head, and music plays. Condition: generally excellent, music and mechanism function well. Marks: SH 1039 Germany (head). Comments: French, Renou, circa 1895. Value Points: rareto-find delightful automaton, with fivemovements, is wonderfully preserved. $4500/6500

133. Rare and All-Original French Automaton “The Clown and Performing Pup� by Vichy 19� (48 cm.) A bisque-head girl with blue glass paperweight eyes, lushlypainted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, shaded lips, six porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig, cork pate, carton torso and legs, hinged right hip, bisque forearms is posed seated on a high stool holding a hoop in one hand and a fleecy white pup in the other. When wound, music plays, she nods her head side to side and forward, taps her right foot against the stool, and lifts her arms as the pup tries to jump through the hoop. Condition: generally excellent, mechanism and music function well. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau 4 (and artist checkmarks, on head).

Comments: Vichy, circa 1890. Value Points: rare automaton with especially captivating theme, the girl is wearing her original gold silk circus costume with hand-painted scenes of dancing animals. $6000/8500

undergarments, stockings and shoes. Marks: Figure A 15 Steiner Bte SGDG Paris (head) Le Petit Parisien Bébé Steiner Medaille d’Or Paris 1889 (body). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1890. Value Points: pretty wideeyed child with delicate complexion and blush, original body and body finish. $2300/2800

135. French Musical Automaton “Little Girl with Polichinelle Puppet” by Renou

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134. French Bisque Bébé by Emile Jumeau with Original Signed Steiner Body 27” (69 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, rose-blushed eyeshadow, brushstroked and fringed brows, shaded nostrils, slightly-parted shaded lips, row of tiny porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette human hair over Steiner pate, French composition fully-jointed body, original cotton dress,

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16” (41 cm.) Standing upon a velvet-covered wooden base is a bisquehead doll with blue glass eyes, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, carton torso and legs, bisque forearms, wearing original rose satin dress with ivory trim and matching bonnet, holding the string to a small bisque Polichinelle puppet in one hand along with his arm which she realizes has broken from her favorite toy which lies desolate on the floor below. Seeking to rescue the toy, she raises her left arm and Polichinelle slightly raises but then falls again when her arm lowers. She bows her head, and lifts the hankie to her eyes three times, as though to wipe away tears; all the while music plays. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1 (doll). Comments: Louis Renou, Paris, circa 1900 with Jumeau bisque head. Value Points: charming toy captures a classic childhood scene. $4500/6500

136. French Bisque Bébé Steiner, Series C, by Jules Steiner 16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, brushstroked brows with feathered detail, rose-blushed eyeshadow, shaded nostrils, closed mouth, outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over Steiner pate, Steiner composition fully-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sie C 1. Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1885. Value Points: pretty shy-faced bébé with beautifully-painted features, original body and body finish. $2800/3500

137. Petite French Bisque Bébé Steiner, Rare Size 0, in Original Fitted Presentation Valise

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8” (20 cm.) doll. 11”h. valise. A doll with bisque socket head, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, original composition body jointed at shoulders and hips, is presented in her boutique original linen-covered wooden valise which is rose paper lined and lace-edged. Tied onto the inside lid of the trunk are two additional dresses, bonnets, opera glasses, hankies and more. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: A 0 Paris. Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1895. Value Points: all-original and unplayed with, the rare size 0 bébé is charmingly presented. $2800/3400

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12” (30 cm.) One-piece carved wooden head and shapely torso, sculpted hair with deep combmarks swept loosely backward into a looped chignon with red bow, enamel eyes, closed mouth, aquiline nose, doweljointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, painted black shoes.

Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Continental, early 1800s.

Value Points: very fine detail of sculpting enhanced by original finish, original costume with gilt metallic threads. $800/1200

139. Two Japanese Paper-Mache Dolls from Meiji Era in Presentation Case 10” (25 cm.) h. dolls. Presented within an ebony-framed glass case is a pair of paper mache dolls, each with gofum complexion and original body, including man posed on original wooden stand, and woman with elaborate multi-layered kimono and accessories. Excellent condition.

Japan, Meiji Era. $300/500

140. Neopolitan Woman with Sculpted Hair and Highly Expressive Features 12” (30 cm.) Terra cotta shoulderhead of adult woman with heartshaped face, elongated throat, modeled bosom, her head tilted slightly, sculpted brown hair with deeply-combmarked detail drawn back into

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a loosely-captured chignon with cascading tendril onto back neck, heavy eyelids, downcast enamel brown eyes, gentle smile on closed mouth, blushed cheeks, linenwrapped armature body with carved wooden hands and feet, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Neopolitan, early 1800s. Value Points: beguiling expression, expressively-poised fingers, original finish is well-preserved. $600/900

141. Very Rare French Automaton “Chinese Opium Smoker”

by Gustav Vichy 30” (76 cm.) Amber tinted paper mache head depicting a Chinese man, with brown glass eyes, artistically-painted facial features, hinged mouth, double row of teeth, black human hair moustache, brows and long queue, paper mache body in posed stance on velvet covered flat base, expressively sculpted and poised fingers.

He holds an opium pipe in his right hand, and a cane in his left. When wound, his head nods and turns left to right, while his right arm raises his pipe to his mouth, his mouth opens as though inhaling, and his eyes blink open and closed.

Condition: generally excellent, professional retouch to face, mechanism functions well except left arm with cane does not move. Comments: Gustav Vichy, circa 1880. Value Points: artistically modeled strong facial features, original wig, brows and moustache, and wearing very fine antique silk costume with elaborate embroidery. $9000/11,000

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15” (38 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, almond-shaped blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, delicately-feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with delicatelyshaped lips, ears pierced into head, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid poupée body with shapely torso, gusset-jointing at hips, knees and elbows. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1867. Value Points: especially well-preserved body, most appealing prim expression with very fine bisque and complexion, antique navy blue silk and velvet costume and bonnet. $2200/2700

excellent. Marks: 2 (head and shoulders).

Comments: French, circa 1865. Value Points: beautiful poupée with delicate complexion and painting of features, original body, wearing beautiful antique costume with hand-embroidered details, woven bonnet with silk lining, undergarments, leather boots. $2500/3200

142. Lovely French Bisque Poupée with Gentle Expression

143. Petite French Bisque Poupée with Piquant Expression and Fine Antique Costume 16” (41 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, small blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose-blushed eyeshadow, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined pale lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupée body with shapely torso and legs, gusset-jointed elbows. Condition: generally

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144. French Bisque Poupée with Unique Expression and All-Wooden Articulated Body 18” (46 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kidedged bisque shoulderplate, brilliant cobalt blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted

dark lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with delicatelypainted lips, ears pierced into head, brunette human hair wig over cork pate, French all-wooden body with shapely torso, elongated limbs, swivel waist, dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips and knees. Condition: generally excellent, early light retouch on body. Comments: French, circa 1867. Value Points: early model wooden body with deluxe articulation, very expressive rare facial model. $3500/4500

145. Beautiful French Bisque Portrait Poupée

by Pierre-François Jumeau 20” (51 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, pale blue glass inset eyes with darker blue outer irises, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauveblushed eyeshadow, 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 gusset-jointing at hips, knees and elbows, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: Pierre-François Jumeau, circa 1875. Value Points: beautiful shading of eyeshadow and lips on the rare model. $2800/3500

fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: Depose Jumeau 8 (incised markings) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body).

Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1885, the rare model was made for one or two years only. Value Points: very beautiful bébé with choice lustrous patina of complexion, finest modeling, original body and body finish, original blue velvet costume with ivory satin panels, lace bonnet, undergarments, leather shoes incised “Bébé Jumeau Depose 8”. $3500/4500

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146. Beautiful French Bisque Portrait Poupée Head by Pierre-François Jumeau 7 ½” (19 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve-blushed eyeshadow, lightly-feathered wide brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with delicately-accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: Pierre-François Jumeau, circa 1875, his portrait model of poupée. Value Points: very beautiful face enhanced by very fine quality of bisque, complexion and painting. $3000/4000

147. Beautiful French Bisque Bébé, rare model “Depose Jumeau”, with Signed Jumeau Shoes 19” (48 cm.) Bisque socket head, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, lushly-painted lashes, roseblushed eyeshadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, defined space between the outlined shaded lips, separately-modeled pierced ears, auburn mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden

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23” (58 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, mauve-blushed eyeshadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded lips, dimpled chin, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose E 10 J (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, his signature model bébé, circa 1883.

Value Points: especially beautiful bébé with large entrancing eyes, finest bisque and complexion, original body, body finish, wig, beautiful antique costume, signed Jumeau shoes. $3500/4500

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149. Rare German Bisque Art Character “Karl”, Model 108 by Kammer and Reinhardt 12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head with slender elongated facial shape, painted blue eyes, black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils of aquiline nose, closed mouth with very full lips in downcast pensive expression, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique boy’s costume.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R 107 30.

Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1910, “Karl” from their art character series, based upon an original 1898 sculpture by the famed Berlin artist, Lewin Funcke which he allowed the K*R firm to use for this doll model.

Value Points: the pensive faced portrait of an older boy is remarkable for the detail of sculpting even in this charming smaller size, and has choicest bisque and painting, original body and body finish. $5500/7500

150. German Bisque Art Character, Model 101, “Marie” by Kammer and Reinhardt 13” (33 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted blue sideglancing eyes, black upper eyeliner on heavy eyelids, one-stroke tapered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full pouting lips, blonde mohair wig with side curls, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent.

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Marks: K*R 101 30. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1910, the model marketed as “Marie� from their art character series. Value Points: very fine quality of modeling and bisque on the pensive-faced child with original costume and wig. $1100/1400

151. Very Rare German Bisque Art Character, Model 151, by Simon and Halbig in Superb Larger Size 24� (61 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted facial features, dark blue upper-glancing eyes with dark thick upper eyeliner, one-stroke tapered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with defined teeth, accented lips, dimpled chin, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, fine antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 151 S&H 4 (head) Heinrich Handwerck (body). Comments: Simon and Halbig from their art-reform character series, circa 1910.

Value Points: the smiling-face boy model has wonderful definition of dimples and laughter lines, and fine quality of bisque, original body and body finish, especially rare in this larger size. $9000/14,000

152. Beautiful Petite German Bisque Doll

by Simon and Halbig 12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading and darker iris edges, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, slightlyparted lips, two square-cut upper and one squarecut lower teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body, straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1880. Value Points: rare early model with most enchanting expression, beautiful eyes, original body and body finish, original costume. $1100/1500

153. Bisque Bébé by Simon and Halbig for the French Market with Additional Costumes 7” (18 cm.) doll. 9” x 12” box. Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden fully-jointed body.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S&H 1078 Germany. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1900. Value Points: beautifully-costumed bébé is presented in trousseau box along with two additional silk dresses, bonnets and sachets. $800/1200

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154. Beautiful German Bisque Child, Model 1038,

by Simon and Halbig 15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass “flirty” eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lower lashes, slightly-modeled brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, dimpled chin, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SH 1039 6 ½ dep Germany. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1900. Value Points: pristine condition, very lush original wig, original body, body finish, undergarments, (very frail original dress is included). $800/1100

155. Petite German Bisque Child, Rare Model 905,

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brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, auburn mohair wig, kid gusset-jointed body with bisque forearms and hands, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SH 905. Comments: Simon & Halbig, circa 1890.

Value Points: rare model with most endearing sweet expression, closed mouth, sturdy original body. $1100/1500

156. All-Original German Bisque Child, 1079, by Simon & Halbig with Superb Costume Attributed to Au Nain Bleu 14� (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lower lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye

corners, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SH 1079 4 ½ dep. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: all-original condition, with pristine body and wearing beautiful elaborate original lace costume attributed to the French boutique of Au Nain Bleu. $1100/1400

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157. German Bisque Closed Mouth Doll, Model XI, by Kestner 16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: XI. Comments: Kestner, circa 1882. Value Points: sweet child with dainty expression, choice bisque, original body and body finish, wonderful antique costume. $1200/1700

158. Wonderful German Bisque Character, Model 115, “Phillip” by Kammer and Reinhardt 13” (34 cm.) Bisque socket head, small blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, closed mouth with pouting downcast expression, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with sidehip jointing. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 115A 34. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912, the model was marketed as Phillip. Value Points: rare size of the endearing wistful toddler, wonderful antique costume. $1800/2300

159. Rare German Bisque Glass-Eyed Art Character, Model 101, by Kammer and Reinhardt 16” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, fringed

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upper lashes, one-stroke tapered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with full lips, pouting expression, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden balljointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R 101 43. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912, the rare glass-eyed version of K*R’s art character Marie. Value Points: the rare doll has most endearing wistful expression, original body and body finish, choice bisque. $5000/7000

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160. Gorgeous Early French Bisque Bébé by Emile Jumeau with Signed Jumeau Shoes 14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, very large amber-brown glass inset eyes, black eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with prim lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, tiny flake to finish on upper crown, small chips on bottom of neck socket. Marks: 6/0 (?, incised) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878. Value Points: most sought after earliest Jumeau bébé with dramatic so-called “wrap-around” eyes contrasting the shy expression, original early body and body finish, signed Bébé Jumeau shoes. $4500/6500

161. Seven Antique Purses for Dolls 3” (8 cm.) largest. Including gold mesh purse with tassel, two silver mesh coin purses, motherof-pearl purse with silver clasp and chain, unusual patterned shell purse, tiny shell purse with mother-of-pearl inlay and silver frame, and velvet-covered purse with fitted interior. Excellent condition. Late 1800s. $300/500

162. Gorgeous French Bisque Bébé by Schmitt et Fils with Original Signed Body 25” (64 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head with pear-shaped modeling, very full cheeks, large brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner encircles the eye sockets, painted short dark lashes, mauve-blushed eyeshadow, brushstroked and multi-feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils of pointy nose, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists and flat-cut derriere. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 4 SCH (in shield, on head and on derriere). Comments: Schmitt et Fils, circa 1884. Value Points: gorgeous bébé with superb quality of bisque and modeling, original body and body finish, wearing choice antique costume comprising of dress, undergarments, stockings, white leather boots, lush mohair coat with satin lining and pearl buttons, silk bonnet. $11,000/14,000

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163. Exhibition-Size French Bisque Poupée by Gaultier in Fine Antique Costume

Gaultier, circa 1875. Value Points: rare grand size indicating the doll’s original production as an exhibition model, finest quality of bisque and painting. $3500/4500

33” (84 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, widely-arched brushstroked brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with shaded lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair over cork pate, French kid shapely poupée body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 11 (head and shoulders) F.G. (shoulders). Comments:

164. French Bisque Bébé Head by Gaultier, Early Block Letter Model 6” (15 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes,

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brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with tiny tongue tip between the shaded and accented lips, pierced ears, auburn mohair wig over cork pate. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F. 7 G. (head and shoulderplate, block letters). Comments: Gaultier, circa 1882. Value Points: beautiful bébé with early markings, desirable modeling details including tongue tip and chin dimple. $2200/2600

165. French Bisque Bébé, Figure A, by Jules Steiner with Original Body 24” (61 cm.) Bisque socket head, dark blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes with “dot” highlights, brushstroked brows with fringed detail, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over original Steiner pate, Steiner composition fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: J. Steiner Bte SGDG Paris Fre A 17 (head) Le Petit Parisien Bébé Steiner (blue stamp on torso). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1890.

Value Points: very beautiful luminous bisque enhancing the shy expression, original body and body finish, superb antique costume. $3200/4500

166. 19th Century French Accessories 4” (10 cm.) x 2 ½” book. Including autograph book with faux-tortoise shell cover and fancy brass clamp, silk lining, with attached pencil. Along with a chatelaine having handpainted porcelain portrait with jewelry and bonnet, enclosed by turquoise and ruby stones, and with two cast brass belt buckles with engravings of gentleman and lady in folklore costume. Excellent condition. Mid-1800s. $300/500 165.

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167. German Bisque Glass-Eyed Lady Doll with Rare Sculpted Coiffure and Bodice 22” (56 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead of lady with oval face and elongated throat, brown sculpted hair with arranged cluster of tiny ringlet curls at her forehead centered by a pink Dresden bow, hair then drawn back into arranged rolls at the back of head, sculpted pierced ears, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, single-stroke brows, closed mouth, sculpted bodice with Dresden ruffles and gold beading, new muslin stitch-jointed body and bisque lower limbs, painted boots, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, restoration to hair bow, Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: rarity factors include brown hair, glass eyes, fancy sculpted bodice. $1100/1400

168. Petite French Bisque Painted Eye Poupée by Gaultier with Table and Accessories 12” (30 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead, painted blue outlined eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, unpierced ears, blonde mohair wig, kid poupée body with shapely torso and legs, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 0. Comments: Gaultier, circa 1860. Value Points: rare early model with exquisite painting of eyes; included is walnut pedestal table along with an assortment of miniature decorative accessories. $1200/1600

169. Rare German Porcelain Doll as Jester with Sculpted Jester Cap 17” (43 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead portraying jester with sculpted and fancily decorated cap above blonde sculpted

curls, painted facial features, blue eyes, blushed cheeks, closed mouth, sculpted moustache and goatee, muslin body, porcelain lower limbs with painted red ankle boots, silk clown costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1880. Value Points: rare model with sculpted jester cap, goatee and moustache. $800/1100

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170. Grand Early French Porcelain Poupée with Cobalt Blue Eyes Attributed to Blampoix 29” (74 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead with very delicate complexion, brilliant cobalt blue glass inset eyes, thick black eyeliner, painted lashes, 169. brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, brunette hand-tied human hair wig over cork pate, French kid body with shapely torso and legs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, attributed to Blampoix, circa 1865. Value Points: rare grand size with exemplary porcelain and complexion, the beautiful exhibition poupée has fine antique costume, including parasol. $2800/3500

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171. German Porcelain Doll with Black Painted Snood 19” (48 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead, blonde sculpted hair drawn away from face into formed pageboy curls, held by a black hair band and sculpted and painted hair snood at the back, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, muslin stitch-jointed body, porcelain arms, nicely costumed.

Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: Germany, circa 1865, the model is known as Alice in Wonderland for its resemblance to the Alice figure made famous by British illustrator John Tenniel in mid-1800s. Value Points: signature headband coiffure with storyline appeal. $300/500

172. German Porcelain Doll with Rare Brown Sculpted Ringlet Curls 23” (58 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead with plump face, sculpted light brown hair in elaborately-arranged ringlet curls overall the head terminating in tendrils onto the forehead, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, singlestroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, muslin stitch-jointed body, leather arms, silk costume. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: wonderful sculpting of the deeply-defined curls, rare brown hair. $400/600

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173. German Porcelain Doll Depicting Young Lad with Sculpted Short Curly Hair

body, porcelain hands, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: rare model with superb sculpting of hair, accented by delicate feathering around her forehead. $600/900

21” (53 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead, sculpted short black hair with painted feathered detail around the forehead, painted blue eyes, black and red upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, muslin stitchjointed body, porcelain hands. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1880. Value Points: excellent detail of feathering and deep sculpting of hair, fine antique costume. $400/600

175. Beautiful German Porcelain Lady Doll with Rare Expression 28” (71 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead with elongated throat, black sculpted hair waved from her face with thick braids running down each side of face, deeply sculpted large eye sockets with painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, aquiline nose with circle accents at nostrils, closed mouth with very full lips, muslin stitchjointed body with porcelain lower limbs, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: very distinctive and beautiful facial model with deeply-set large eyes, rare coiffure. $800/1200

174. German Porcelain Doll with Black Sculpted Hair in Rare Coiffure 25” (64 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead of lady with oval-shaped face and elongated throat, black sculpted hair waved from her face into wide wings and then captured in a large loop at the back of head, painted blue eyes, heavy eyelids, black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, aquiline nose, closed mouth with upturned lip corners, stitch-shaped muslin

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various sizes and shapes, and each with elaborately carved designs. Excellent condition. Late 1800s. $300/500

178. German Miniature Wooden Dishes with Original Painted Finish 1 ¼” (3 cm.) h. candles. The lathe-turned wooden dishes have original painted finish with stenciled decorations, including lidded tureen, two large platters, eight plates, eight bowls, six small plates, pair of candlesticks, and vase. The set is arranged in a later wicker basket. Generally excellent, some light rubs on finish. Germany, circa 1885. $300/500

176. French Paper Mache Poupée in Original Taffeta Costume and Bonnet

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13” (33 cm.) Solid domed paper mache shoulderhead, black painted pate with center-slit for insertion of human hair wig, painted facial features, pale blue eyes, closed mouth, original muslin body, kid hands. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: French, circa 1855. Value Points: petite early poupée has original human hair wig, and is wearing original taffeta costume with Alencon lace, matching bonnet, leather ankle boots, reticule. $700/900

177. Collection of Children’s and Doll’s Antique Wooden Shoes 177. Detail

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180. Early Grodnertal Wooden Doll as Peddler with Basket of Notions 11” (28 cm.) All-wooden doll with painted black hair with shaded curls around the face, painted-over-gesso complexion and facial features, doweljointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, wearing her original homespun and woolen costume with flannel bonnet, undergarments, and carrying a woven basket upon which are arranged a myriad of tiny sewing notions and related goods such as tiny toys. The doll and basket are posed upon a wooden base under glass dome. Condition: generally excellent, tip of tuck comb repaired. Comments: Grodnertal, circa 1850, the peddler presentation was created for the English market. Value Points: desirable early wooden doll is heightened by presentation with original early notions. Ex-Legoland Museum of Dolls and Toys. $1100/1700

179. All Original Early French Paper Mache Poupée in Brittany Costume 18” (46 cm.) Solid domed paper mache shoulderhead with painted black pate, black enamel glass inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, accented lips, two rows of tiny teeth, pink kid fashion body with shapely torso and limbs, stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1855. Value Points: the early fashion doll model has fine original finish and sturdy body, and is wearing her original richly embroidered costume of Brittany. $1200/1500

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182. French Mechanical Toy “Milkmaid Bringing Home the Cow” by Gustav Vichy

17” (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-lined bisque shoulderplate, blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lower lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig with long braids, original commercial twill stitch-jointed body, bisque forearms. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S 10415 H (shoulderplate) SH 1039-5 dep (head). Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1895. Value Points: original mohair wig, sturdy original body, and wearing elaborate original traditional costume including coiffe and raised grape emblems on vest lacing chains. $700/900

13” (33 cm.) Standing upon a tinplate platform with three spoked wheels is a bisque head doll with grey glass inset eyes, painted lashes, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, bisque shoulder plate, carton torso and legs, wire upper arms and bisque forearms along with a hide-covered brown cow with brown glass inset eyes, horns, udder, carved wooden feet, leather collar with brass bell, and bellows mechanism in neck. The cow appears to be feeding from a metal stanchion, and there is a wooden milk pail at her side. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: G. Vichy Paris (mechanism). Comments:

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Gustav Vichy, circa 1880, when wound, the girl turns her head from side to side, alternately waving her arms up and down, while the platform moves along and around on wheeled base. Value Points: rare large luxury mechanical toy with unusual theme, the doll wearing original Normandy milkmaid costume, and mechanism functioning well. $4500/6500

183. Beautiful German Bisque Child Doll in Superb Original Traditional Costume 13� (33 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-lined bisque shoulderplate, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, four tiny porcelain teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, commercial twill body with stitchjointing, bisque forearms. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SH 1009 dep (head) SH 1010 (shoulderplate).

Comments: very fresh and vibrant original traditional costume, including lace and velvet coiffe, beaded velvet vest with decorations. $800/1100

184. Grand German Bisque Child, 939, by Simon and Halbig in Folklore Costume 40� (102 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, thick brushstroked brows with feathered details, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, brunette human hair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, wearing antique folklore costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S 18 H 939 dep (head) Handwerck (body).

Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: rare grand size of the sought-after model. $1200/1500

186. Beautiful Antique Embroidered Tulle Dress for Large Doll 185. French Brown-Eyed Bisque Bébé Jumeau with Signed Jumeau Shoes 22” (56 cm.) Bisque socket head, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose-blushed eyeshadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig in long ringlet curls over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, lovely antique costume including parasol and bonnet. Condition: generally excellent, original body and body finish, some finger scuffing. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 10 (head) Bébé Jumeau Diplome d’Honneur. Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1889. Value Points: pretty classic bébé with lovely bisque and painting, original leather shoes signed “Bébé Jumeau Depose 10”. $2800/3200

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Suitable for 38”-40” doll. Of fine tulle over brown homespun, the dress is richly embroidered with floral and leaf pattern, and feathered a draped silk center panel with lace rope braid terminating in a silk tassel; the panel design is repeated on the sides of sleeves, and with 19 knotted buttons and handmade button holes on the reverse. Excellent condition. Circa 1875. $300/500

187. Rare, Pair, French Miniature Leather Dolls 6” (15 cm.) Each is of pressed leather with deeply impasto hair and defined oil-painted features and complexion, stitch-jointed arms and legs, including little blonde girl with blue eyes, and brunette girl with brown eyes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, early 1900s. Value Points: rare little dolls with captivating expressions, original finish and costumes. $800/1100

188. French Bisque Boy by SFBJ as Troubadour Candy Container

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11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, paper mache shaped body, bisque forearms. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1907 2. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1907, Value Points: the little boy, wearing troubadour costume and carrying velvet lute is seated on a cardboard box which opens to provide use as a candy container. $1200/1500

189. French Bisque Premiere Bébé

by Jumeau with Rare Articulated Wooden Body 13” (33 cm.)

Bisque socket head, blue glass spiral-threaded eyes with dark outer irises, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and

feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with primly-set lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, allwooden body with eight-loose-ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, original body finish with few scuffs. Marks: 4. Comments: Emile Jumeau, his first period bébé with classic shy expression. Value Points: most endearing premiere bébé with very rare original wooden body, original Jumeau chemise, burgundy socks, leather shoes by Alart with impressed full figure of doll. $3800/4800

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192. Two French Bisque Bleuette-Genre Bébés 11” (28 cm.) Each has bisque socket head, painted lashes and brows, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body; one with dark glass sleep eyes, brunette human hair, rayon dress, marked SFBJ Paris 2; the other with small blue glass eyes, light brown human hair, wearing white cotton dress, marked SFBJ 60 Paris 8/0. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: SFBJ, GautierLangereau, the bébés are of the Bleuette genre, circa 1920. Value Points: soughtafter dolls are an interesting study of this genre. $600/900

193. French Bisque Character, 251, by SFBJ in Original Costume

190. French Bisque Glass-Eyed Art Character, 238, by SFBJ 19” (48 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, brown painted curly lashes, incised eyeliner, brushstroked brows with feathered details, accented nostrils and eye corners, very slightly-parted lips in gentle smiling expression, row of porcelain teeth, brunette human hair hand-tied wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 238 Paris 6.

Comments: SFBJ, circa 1912. Value Points: fine bisque, complexion and painting, original deep spiral-threaded eyes, wonderful antique costume and toy butterfly net. $1200/1600

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Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lower lashes with dot highlights, short feathered brows, accented nostrils

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and eye corners, open mouth, porcelain upper teeth, tongue, brunette human hair, French composition and wooden fully-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 251 Paris 4. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1915. Value Points: the delightful little tyke is wearing factory-original romper dress and cap with designs of children playing. $900/1300

Marks: SFBJ 252 Paris 6. Comments: SFBJ, from their 200 character series. Value Points: fine gleaming complexion enhances the deeply modeled pouting features, wonderful costume. $1200/1800

195. French Bisque Pouting Character, 252, by SFBJ as Young Lad 15� (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and short brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with primly-set lips, blonde mohair wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, left foot has missing toes. Marks: SFBJ 252 Paris 6.

Comments: SFBJ, from their 200 character series. Value Points: fretfulfaced fellow with deeply-impressed frowning lines around the eyes and mouth, original body. $1200/1800

194. French Bisque Pouting Character, 252, by SFBJ as Young Girl 15� (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and short brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with primly-set lips, blonde mohair curly wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, original body finish albeit rubs to finish on hands.

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196. 19th Century Doll Trunk and Accessories for Gentleman Doll

197. German Pull-Toy Horse with Elaborate Leather Harness

12” (30 cm.) l. trunk. The wooden hide-covered domed trunk with cast brass metal plate and studs opens to early paper lined interior, and contains a large assortment of antique accessories and costume elements for gentleman doll 17”-20”, including two umbrellas, smaller trunk, hat box, woven house slippers with hide soles, fishing creel and linen bag, miniature box of cigars, binoculars, three hats, and more. Good to very good condition. Mid/late 1800s. Also included are replicas of seven indenture bills of the late 18th century. $400/600

14” (36 cm.) l. 15”h. A wooden horse with black canvas hide, shoebutton eyes, mane, is posed standing upon a wooden platform with spoked wheels, and is fitted with an elaborate leather harness. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1890. $400/600

198. French Bisque Poupée by Gaultier in Gentleman’s Costume 18” (46 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass spiral-threaded eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered

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brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, kid poupée body with gusset-jointing at hips, knees and elbows.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 4 (head and shoulders) F.G. (shoulders). Comments: Gaultier, circa 1875. Value Points: handsome gentleman, excellent bisque, very sturdy body, wearing antique gentleman’s costume with top hat, saddle shoes, and umbrella. $2500/3500

199. Wooden Office Desk with Lock and Key 12” (30 cm.) w. 8”h. The wooden flat-top office desk features four drawers with bone handles and a wide pencil drawer with lock and key, late 1800s, suitable for display with 14”-18” dolls. Included is a six-piece leather desk set, date unknown. Excellent condition. $300/500

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she is holding in her left hand. Music plays throughout. Condition: generally excellent, mechanism and music function well although a bit slowly. Comments: Leopold Lambert, circa 1888, with unique bisque head commissioned from Jumeau and sculpted exclusively for this luxury automaton model. Value Points: rare automaton with superb facial sculpting, expression and very fine luminous complexion, original tune label “Les Cent Vierges Valse”. $4000/5000

201. French Bisque Mechanical Gliding Poupée

by Jules Steiner for Au Nain Bleu 15” (38 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, lushly-painted lashes, rose-blushed eyeshadow, brushstroked fringed brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, double row of teeth, outlined pale lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid-over-carton upper torso, metal upper arms, bisque forearms with separately-sculpted fingers, cone-shaped skirt over clockwork mechanism, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: 3 (shoulders) Au Nain Bleu (original paper label on base).

Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1875, when wound the doll glides

200. French Musical Automaton “Chinese Tea Server”

by Leopold Lambert with Rare Facial Model 18” (46 cm.) Standing upon a velvet-covered wood base is a bisque-head adult lady with heart-shaped face and amber-tinted complexion, narrow brown glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, long painted brown lashes and thick brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full lips, pierced ears, black mohair wig in up-swept fashion over cork pate, slender carton torso and legs, wire upper arms, amber-tinted bisque forearms, wearing silk and brocade traditional costume. When wound, the lady elegantly turns her head side to side, then lifts the tea pot, pours and, then, extends the tray

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forward and circles. Value Points: beautiful example of the deposed mechanical walking doll, with original boutique label from Au Nain Bleu. $2500/3500

202. French Brown-Eyed Bisque Bébé by Emile Jumeau with Signed Jumeau Shoes 16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows with feathered detail, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, tiny pierced ear flake. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 6 (head) Bébé Jumeau Diplome d’Honneur (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1888. Value Points: most charming petite bébé with shy expression, original wig, body, body finish, antique white pique dress with soutache embroidery, undergarments, bonnet, and with original leather shoes signed “Bébé Jumeau 6”. $3200/3800

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203. Collection of 19th Century Doll Accessories 5” (13 cm.) guitar. Including cardboard faux-guitar with lithographed design which opens for use as a candy container, painting on porcelain of bonneted woman in gilt frame, gold mesh purse, cardboard miniature tambourine, mother-of-pearl purse with red leather lining, brass and enamel hinged box with miniature portrait painting under glass on lid, and faux-tortoise purse with silver inlay and red leather lining. Excellent condition. Late 1800s. $500/700

204. French Bisque Bébé by Emile Jumeau with Rare Incised Depose Markings

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17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, mauve-blushed eyeshadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, antique burgundy silk dress, lace bonnet, undergarments, socks, shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Jumeau 5 (incised on head, with artist checkmarks) Jumeau Medaille d’Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1884, the model was made for one year only. Value Points: very beautiful face with choice complexion, original wig, pate, body, body finish. $3500/4200

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206. German All-Bisque Miniature Doll with Rare Painted Brown Boots 8” (20 cm.) One-piece very plump bisque head and torso, cobalt blue glass eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, brunette human hair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs with very muscular modeling, painted knee-high white stockings, tan painted ankle boots with dark brown tips, insets and lacing, antique costume. Condition: professional restoration to finger tips and back of right ankle. Marks: 1. Comments: Germany, circa 1885. Value Points: wonderful plump modeling, rare painting of boots. $300/400

205. French Bisque Poupée with Cobalt Blue Eyes and Bisque Forearms 15” (38 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead, brilliant cobalt blue glass inset eyes, pronounced dark eyeliner, painted lashes, delicately-feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, center accent line, unpierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid poupée body with gusset-jointing at hips and knees, kid upper arms, bisque arms to above the elbows, well costumed. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: French, circa 1860. Value Points: brilliant eyes beautifully complement her delicate complexion, rare bisque arms. $1800/2700

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207. French Bisque Portrait Poupée

by Pierre-François Jumeau

1875. Value Points: very beautiful face enhanced by delicate complexion, subtle blushing of cheeks and eye shadow. $3200/4500

21” (53 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass spiral-threaded eyes with darker iris rims, painted lashes, mauve-blushed eye shadow, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, pale accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupée body with gusset-jointing at hips, knees and elbows, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 6 (head). Comments: Pierre-François Jumeau, circa

208. Lot of 19th Century Purses and Accessories 2” (5 cm.) -3”. Including woven purse, beaded purse, daguerreotype case with raised design of child with dog, mother-of-pearl design with raised emblem of deer on the lid, leather-covered metal case which opens to reveal a thimble, and a gilded perfume reticule for chatelaine. Excellent condition. Mid-1800s. $300/500

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209. American Cloth Bunny by Arnold Print Works 14” (36 cm.) The lithographed cloth bunny is cut, stuffed and stitched. Marked on base “October 4, 1892, Patented July 5, 1892, Arnold Print Works, North Adams, Mass”. Excellent condition. $200/300

210. German Bisque Character Baby by Kestner in Lovely Antique Gown 12” (30 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, painted blonde baby body, blue glass eyes, painted curly lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, shaded and accented lips, composition bent limb baby body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: JDK made in Germany 10. Comments: Kestner, circa 1915.

Value Points: fine quality of bisque, original body and body finish, beautiful antique costume. $200/400

211. Early German Bisque Closed Mouth Child by Kestner 17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden eightloose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 10.

Comments: Kestner, circa 1885. Value Points: very beautiful child with lovely complexion and painting, original early body and body finish. $1200/1700

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212. Pair, German All-Bisque Babies in Original Presentation Bed 7” (18 cm.) l. bed. 3” dolls. Each is all-bisque with jointed arms and legs, painted brown baby hair and facial features, wearing original long muslin baby gown, and the pair are resting in their original white wooden bed with muslin fittings. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1920.

Value Points: all-original factory presentation is wellpreserved. $200/300

213. Framed Pastel Portrait of “Young Child with Bunny” 38” (97 cm.) x 30”. The delicately-rendered watercolor depicts a young child with soft curly hair, wearing white dress with blue bows at the shoulders seated in garden setting, her right arm clasped around a little bunny, and her straw bonnet with red and blue floral garland lying at her side, in original gilt frame under glass. Excellent condition. Mid-1800s. $1200/1800

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jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing and chubby stomach.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: G made in Germany 11 JDK 220. Comments: Kestner, circa 1915. Value Points: rare model with fine matte bisque, deeply-impressed dimples in cheeks and at lip corners, wonderful body detail. $900/1300

215. German Bisque Character “Hilda” and Early Steiff with Blank Button in Ear 11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and short feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, outlined lips, two porcelain upper teeth, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition bent limb baby body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: B made in Germany 6 237 JDK Jr. 1914 c. Hilda Ges Gesch N 1070. Comments: Kestner, circa 1914. Value Points: the little character has original wig, pate, body and body finish. Included is pale mohair teddy with black shoe-button eyes, brown embroidered nose and mouth, well-loved with somewhat worn mohair, one paw pad replaced, and with original black metal button in ear, Steiff, circa 1910. $1200/1800

216. Petite German Bisque Glass-Eyed Character, 6969,

by Gebruder Heubach

214. Rare German Bisque Toddler, Model 220, by Kestner 15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, small blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, incised eyeliner, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, impressed dimples at lip corners and in cheeks, accented lips, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition and wooden ball-

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13” (33 cm.) Pink-tinted bisque socket head, small blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accent line between the downcast pouting lips, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 6969 Germany 3. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912. Value Points: petite pouty-faced child with lovely bisque and complexion, original body and body finish. $800/1000

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217. German Bisque Painted Eye Art Character, Model 500, by Marseille 14� (36 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, painted brown hair with forelock curl, intaglio blue eyes, black and incised 217. upper eyeliner, closed mouth with shy smile, impressed dimples in cheeks and at corners of mouth, composition and wooden balljointed body, well costumed. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: 500 Germany A 2 M DRGM. Comments: Marseille, circa 1910, from their painted eye art character series. Value Points: hard-to-find little fellow with wonderfully detail dimples, fine luminous bisque. $400/600

218. German Bisque Glass-Eyed Character, 6969,

by Gebruder Heubach with Original Signed Body 16� (41 cm.) Pink-tinted bisque socket head, small blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accent line between the downcast pouting lips, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 6969 Germany 6 (head) (Dressel symbol on torso). Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912. Value Points: especially beautiful complexion, the doll has original signed body, wearing wonderful antique costume, shoes, bonnet. $900/1300

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221. Petite French Bisque Poupée with Dramatic Large Eyes

219. French “La Petite Couturiere” Sewing Arrangement in Original Presentation with Sewing Machine 14” (36 cm.) l. x 8”d. The light wood box with faux-leather paper cover has gilt lettering on the lid “La Petite Couturiere” and hinges open to reveal a well-fitted interior designed to instruct a child in the art of sewing, including hand-wind cast iron sewing machine, various sewing implements, threads, fabrics, and with two small bébé dresses with rose silk ribbons. Excellent condition, unplayed with and mostly still with original box ties, dresses with few moth holes. French, circa 1890. $500/700

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11” (28 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, pierced ears, auburn mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupée body with gusset-jointing at hips and knees. Condition: generally excellent, slight wear on fingers. Marks: 1.

Comments: French, circa 1880. Value Points: rare petite size, original body, chemise, fancy boots. $800/1100

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222. German Bisque Baby in Basket with Costumes and Accessories 5” (13 cm.) doll. 8” basket. Presented in a wicker basket which is fitted with his original pique baby costume including jacket, diaper, collar, and various accessories is a solid dome bisque baby with tinted hair, blue glass sleep eyes, closed mouth, muslin body, composition hands. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: Germany, circa 1925. Value Points: welldetailed original costume. $400/600

224. German Bisque Closed Mouth Doll, Model 949, by Simon and Halbig with Original Elaborate Folklore Costume 20” (51 cm.) Bisque swivel head on bisque shoulderplate, blue spiral-threaded eyes, dark eyeliner, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, dimpled chin, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, muslin stitch-jointed body, bisque lower arms.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S 3 H 949.

Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1895. Value Points: all original doll, closed mouth, swivel head, beautiful antique folklore costume including coiffe, elaborate metal laced vest, silk chatelaine. $1100/1500

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225. French Bisque Bébé with Rare Double-Row Teeth and Dramatic Large Eyes

226. German Pink-Tinted Mohair Musical Bear by Jopi 20” (51 cm.) Very thick and curly pink-tinted mohair, clear glass eyes, embroidered black nose, brass bell, swivel head, jointed arms and legs, felt paw pads, with hidden music box in body which plays a tune when squeezed briskly. Condition: generally excellent, mohair is very lush except some wear on snout, music box functions well. Comments: Germany, Joseph Pittman, 1920s. Value Points: rare teddy bear with wonderful color, great music. $500/800

28” (71 cm.) Bisque socket head, very large deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner and fringed lashes, rose-blushed eyeshadow, brushstroked brows with feathered detail, pierced ears, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F.G. (scroll) 11. Comments: Gaultier, circa 1895. Value Points: rare model with dramatic large eyes and plump cheeks, very beautiful complexion with subtle blush, original body and body finish, antique costume. $2800/3600

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227. French Bisque Bébé with Character-Like Expression by Juillien

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18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose-blushed eyeshadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, row of tiny porcelain teeth, outlined lips with upturned lip corners, dimpled double chin, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fullyjointed body.

Condition: generally excellent, body is signed Jumeau and although not original it is appropriately sized and of the same era. Marks: Juillien 5. Comments: rareto-find model with pleasing expression enhanced by dramatic shading, antique dress. $1200/1600

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228. French Bisque Bébé with Original Folklore Costume of St. Malo 16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass eyes, painted lashes and brows, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, brunette human hair, French paper-mache body with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 0.

Comments: for the French market, circa 1910. Value Points: the young lad wears his original folklore costume of St. Malo France including embroidered vest and leggings, and St. Malo gilt label. $400/600

229. French Bisque Bébé Phenix Star by Steiner Successors 25” (64 cm.) Bisque socket head, large glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted dark lashes, rose-blushed eyeshadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, antique silk costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: *95. Comments: Jules Steiner Successors, circa 1895. Value Points: lovely creamy bisque enhanced the dramatic large eyes, beautiful elongated wig, original body and body finish. $2200/2800

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inset eyes, black eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with accent line between the pale lips, fully-sculpted pierced ears, muslin stitch-jointed body, bisque lower arms, antique costume. Condition: professional restoration to shoulderplate. Marks: S 5 H. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1875. Value Points: rarity of the model is accentuated by superb detailing of rare brown hair, black hair bow, bisque arms. $400/600

232. Rare German Bisque Closed Mouth Doll

by Simon & Halbig with Twill-Over-Wooden Body

230. Rare German Bisque Doll with Closed Mouth by Simon and Halbig 22” (56 cm.) Solid domed bisque shoulderhead, oval shaped face, elongated throat, blue glass inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair, kid lady body with gusset-jointing at hips, knees, and elbows, beautiful antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S 12 H. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1880. Value Points: rare model with closed mouth and beautifully outlined eyes, very sturdy body, beautiful antique costume. $2000/3000

231. Rare German Bisque Doll with Brown Sculpted Hair and Black Hair Bow by Simon & Halbig 18” (46 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead, brown sculpted hair with unusual widow’s peak at center forehead, and casual curls captured by a black hair bow at her crown, blue glass

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10” (25 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, accent line between the lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, twill-over-wooden body, dowel-jointing at hips and knees, bisque lower arms and legs, bare feet, costume included. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1882. Value Points: rare model in pristine condition, beautiful face, bisque and complexion. $1200/1600

233. Rare, Pair of German All-Bisque Miniature Dolls in Factory-Original Costumes 3” (8 cm.) Each is all-bisque with jointed arms and legs, sculpted blonde hair and moustache, painted facial features, one with sculpted grey helmet, painted shoes and socks. Condition: generally excellent. Comments:

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Germany, circa 1900. Value Points: perfectly-preserved little pair of dolls in factory-original well-detailed costumes. $200/300

234. Rare German Bisque Sculpted Hair Doll by Simon and Halbig with Original Body

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13� (33 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, black sculpted hair arranged in braided and looped curls, fully-sculpted pierced ears, blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, original muslin stitch-jointed body, bisque lower arms and legs, grey painted ankle boots with black accents, antique costume.

Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, Simon & Halbig, circa 1875.

Value Points: rare model with exquisite detail of painted features, black sculpted elaborate coiffure, original body. $1100/1500

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235. Wonderful German All-Bisque Miniature Doll

by Kestner with Rare Pink Ankle Boots 7 ½” (19 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, brown glass eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white stockings with green rims, painted pink ankle boots with tassel trim. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2 ½. Comments: Kestner, circa 1885. Value Points: beautiful face with solemn expression, well-modeled original body with rare pink boots, original wig, wonderful antique costume. $1200/1500

236. Large German All-Bisque Miniature, 886, “Blue Stocking Girl” by Simon and Halbig 8” (20 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, brown glass eyes, open mouth, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, row of tiny porcelain teeth, brunette mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted above-the-knee ribbed blue stockings, black two-strap heeled shoes with little bows, antique costume.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 4 886. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: rarity factors include larger size, blue stockings, swivel head. $500/700

237. German All-Bisque “Black Stocking” Doll

by Simon and Halbig 6 ½” (17 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, brown glass eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, brunette mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted above-the-knee black ribbed stockings and brown shoes with little bows.

Condition: generally excellent, two tiny chips on inside tips of two fingers.

Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: pretty child is wearing her antique school girl costume. $500/700

238. French All-Bisque Mignonette with Especially Beautiful Face 6” (15 cm.) Solid domed bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, auburn mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white ribbed stockings with blue rims, black two-strap heeled shoes, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1882, the little dolls were offered in Parisian catalogs of the era as “poupées de poche” (pocket dolls) in reference to their petite size. Value Points: especially beautiful face with pert expression. $800/1100

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239. German All-Bisque Miniature Doll with Antique Knit Costume 7” (18 cm.) One-piece bisque head and torso, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted blue ribbed stockings and black one-strap shoes, antique knit costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1900. Value Points: pretty bright-eyed little miniature doll has pert expression, fine antique costume. $400/600

240. Rare German All-Bisque Miniature Doll with Bare Feet 9” (23 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, slightly-parted outlined lips, two square cut upper teeth, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, bare feet.

Condition: generally excellent, roughness at inside crown rim, tiny flakes at right leg rim.

Marks: 102. Comments: Germany, circa 1882. Value Points: rare early all-bisque model with very muscular modeling of legs, bare feet. $1200/1500

241. Beautiful Large German All-Bisque Miniature Doll with Rare Ankle Boots

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9” (23 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, blue glass eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, slightly-parted lips with two square-cut upper teeth, outlined lips, long blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs with curled fingers, muscular legs, painted white stockings with magenta ties, painted black heeled ankle boots with blue tassel ties. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1885.

Value Points: very beautiful doll with superb details of body modeling, fancy boots, smiling expression with rare teeth, fine antique lace costume. $1200/1600

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243. French Bisque Poupée with Dehors Articulation

242. Petite French Bisque Poupée, Size 0, by Emile Jumeau in Original Costume 13” (33 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupée body with gussetjointing at elbows, hips and knees. Condition: generally excellent, ¼” dark firing line behind left ear. Marks: 0 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body).

Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878. Value Points: dainty petite poupée with original wig, signed body, original costume. $1600/2200

242.1. 18th Century Style Doll-Sized Trumeau Mirror 18” (46 cm.) The tall and narrow wooden-framed mirror is surmounted by a glass-enclosed engraving of grey-haired lady in green gown, 18th century.

Excellent condition. $200/400

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16” (41 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, Dehors neck articulation which allows her to tilt her head side to side and forward, cobalt blue glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with pale accented lips, blonde mohair wig, kid poupée body with gusset-jointing at hips, knees and elbows, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: French, circa 1867. Value Points: beautiful delicate bisque contrasts the delicate pale complexion. $1800/2300

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244. French Bisque Poupée with Rare Wooden Body and Bisque Arms 17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass enamel inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with pale accented lips, ears pierced into head, brunette human hair over cork pate, kid-over-wooden body with shapely torso, dowel-jointing at shoulders, hips and knees, “baggy” kid on upper legs designed to allow a flexible articulation, bisque forearms. Condition: generally excellent, restoration on both hands. Comments: French, circa 1875, the model was often presented in the Parisian boutique of Terrene on Rue du Marche St. Honore and is sometimes referred to as the “Terrene poupée”. Value Points: beautiful poupée with gentle expression, rare body. $2500/3500

245. French Bisque Poupée with Beautiful Cobalt Blue Eyes 15” (38 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, cobalt blue glass eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and brows, accented eye corners, closed mouth, ears pierced into head, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, kid poupée body with gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees,

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lovely costumes. Condition: generally excellent, tiniest flake on right eye rim, body a tad weak at joints. Comments: French, circa 1865. Value Points: brilliant cobalt blue eyes contrast the very pale complexion. $1600/2200

246. Petite French Bisque Smiling Poupée

by Leon Casimir Bru with Bisque Hands 12” (30 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass inset eyes with darker blue outer irises, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with pale accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupée body with gusset jointing at hips and knees, square-cut collarette, bisque lower arms and hands, separately-sculpted fingers, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: B. Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1872, the model was deposed by Bru in that year. Value Points: beautiful quality of bisque enhancing the gently smiling poupée, with original body having rare bisque hands. $2200/2700

247. Large German All-Bisque Asian Child

by Simon and Halbig 7” (18 cm.) Solid domed bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, amber tinted complexion, black glass inset eyes in sideslant sculpting, painted lashes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, hole at crown for insertion of long mohair queue, peg-jointed arms and legs, painted white ribbed stockings and blue slippers with pointy toes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: rare-to-find size of the all-bisque, with beautiful amber complexion, uniquely-painted shoes. $1100/1400

248. Rare German Bisque Child Doll, Model 905, in Original Costume

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11” (28 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, blue glass spiral-threaded eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SH 3 905. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1885.

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rare little closed mouth doll with sweet expression, large eyes, original wig, body, folklore costume, and with her own little Steiff rabbit. $1100/1400

249. German Three Tiny All-Bisque Dolls by Carl Horn in Original Box 2” (5 cm.) dolls. 6 ½” , Preserved inside a green cardboard original box with lithographed image on the lid are three all-bisque dolls with sculpted hair and painted facial features, shoes and socks, original knit costumes. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1910, Carl Horn who specialized in the miniature dolls with knit costumes. $200/300

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250. Woven Wicker Suitcase with Three Early Stuffed Animals 3” (8 cm.) animals. 5” wicker basket. A kitten and two pups are firmlystuffed, flannel/muslin covered with painted accents, little glass bead eyes, and are presented in a woven wicker valise. Excellent condition. A wonderful trio of early toy animals, early 1900s. $300/500

251. German AllBisque Miniature Doll with Yellow Ankle Boots 6 ½” (17 cm.) Onepiece bisque head and torso, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth with accented lips, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted yellow boots, antique knit costume.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 184 0. Comments: Kestner, circa 1900. Value Points: pert smile on the wide-eyed child, rarer yellow ankle boots. $300/500

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252. Wonderful German Bisque Closed Mouth Child by Kestner 10” (25 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition body with jointing at shoulders, hips and knees, well costumed in knit dress and cap, factory-original shoes and socks.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 5. Comments: Kestner, circa 1885. Value Points: sweet little closed mouth doll, original body and body finish, great expression, with a little Steiff kitten that has a button in ear. $800/1200

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253. German Bisque Child, 273, by Bahr and Proschild 20” (51 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden balljointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 273 dep 12.

Comments: Bahr and Proschild, circa 1890s. Value Points: rarely found model with very expressive features, lovely bisque, original body finish. $300/500

254. German Bisque Child, Model 320, by Bahr and Proschild 20” (51 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass eyes, dark eyeliner, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, dimpled chin, pierced ears, brunette human hair, composition and wooden balljointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: B&P 320-11 dep. Comments: Bahr and Proschild, circa 1890s. Value Points: pretty wide-eyed child, choice bisque, original body and body finish. $300/400

255. German Bisque Child, 281, by Bahr and Proschild for the French Market

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22” (56 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, dimpled chin, pierced ears, blonde human hair, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent, body is appropriately sized and of the era but likely not original. Marks: 281 dep 14 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris. Comments: Bahr and Proschild, circa 1890s for the French market. Value Points: pretty wide-eyed child with “dep” marking indicating production for the French market. $300/500

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by Bahr and Proschild 22” (56 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading, painted lashes, incised eyeliner, thick brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, open mouth, two square-cut upper and one lower teeth, dimpled chin, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden balljointed body, pretty silk costume, antique shoes. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: 294 14. Comments: Bahr and Proschild, circa 1890s. Value Points: wonderfully-modeled features include dimples at lip corners, chin and philtrum, rare teeth, very lush antique wig. $500/800

257. German Bisque Child, Model 289, by Bahr and Proschild with Beautiful Antique Wig 25” (64 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, dimpled chin, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden balljointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 289 dep 13. Comments: Bahr and Proschild, circa 1890s. Value Points: pretty child model enhanced by elongated mohair wig, original body and body finish. $400/600

258. German Bisque Child, Model 394, by Bahr and Proschild 22” (56 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, dimpled chin, composition and wooden ball-jointed body.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 394 10. Comments: Bahr and Proschild, circa 1890s. Value Points: pretty wide-eyed child with lovely antique costume. $300/500

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259. American Cloth Doll Known as “Missionary Rag Baby”

by Julia Beecher 24” (61 cm.) Softly-stuffed stockinette baby, stitch-shaped eye sockets, nose and mouth, center chin seam, painted facial features, brown eyes, all-around lashes, defined nostrils, philtrum and lips, blonde yarn stitched-on tight curls, very plump body with stitch jointing at shoulders, hips and knees, defined fingers and toes, antique baby gown and bonnet (likely original).

Condition: generally excellent, some wear to outer layer of stockinette at fingers and toes. Comments: attributed to Julia Beecher, of Elmira, New York, circa 1890, made in the sewing circle of the Elmira, New York, Congregational Church 1893 to 1910, with proceeds donated to missionary groups, thus earning the dolls the name of Missionary Rag Babies. Value Points: rare early American cloth doll is well preserved and with great presence. $1600/2500

260. American Oil-Painted Cloth Doll with Ringlet Curls

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22” (56 cm.) All-cloth doll with flat-dimensional face, double-seam band at the crown, circle-stitched seam around the face, oil-painted complexion with softly blushed complexion, painted brown hair with ringlet curls, painted brown eyes with white eyedots, brows, outlined nose with shaded nostrils, closed mouth, stitch-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: American, circa 1885. Value Points: original finish is well preserved on the early cloth doll with artistic painting, intricate head construction. $800/1200

261. French Cloth Doll by Madame Paderewski with Original Medallion 10” (25 cm.) All-fabric doll with stitch-shaped face, center-seam, embroidered eyes, and lips, blonde fleecy hair, five-piece body with jointing at shoulders and hips.

Condition: good, dusty. Marks: Polish Victim’s Relief Fund (one side of medal) Health and Happiness to You, Kind Doll Lover, Who by taking into your heart and home one of my little doll waifs of Poland have fed a starving mother or child in that ‘saddest land’, Helena Paderewski, copyright 1915 (other side of medal).

Comments: French, circa 1915, Madame Helena Paderewski, wife of the celebrated pianist, used her celebrity-hood to oversee the production of artistic cloth dolls to benefit widows and orphans of WWI; an intriguing story about the dolls appears in The Encyclopedia of French Dolls by Theimer. Value Points: rare doll with original (frail) costume and silver medallion. $600/900

262. American Cloth Alabama Baby with Bobbed Hair by Ella Smith 260.

18” (46 cm.) All-cloth doll with stitched-on shoulderhead having firmlypressed and oil-painted facial features, sculpted and painted bobbed brown

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hair with bangs, painted blue eyes, thick black eyeliner, painted lashes, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils of tiny nose, closed mouth with bow-shaped lips, muslin stitchjointed body, oil-painted lower limbs, bare feet, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, few paint rubs on bangs. Comments: Ella Smith, Alabama, circa 1910. Value Points: rare bobbed hair model, wonderfully-painted eyes, bare feet. $700/900

263. American Carved Wooden Toddler in Petite Size by Schoenhut 12” (30 cm.) All wooden doll, socket head with painted facial features, dark blue eyes, white eyedots, accented nostrils, closed mouth, 262. brunette mohair bobbed wig, wooden spring-jointed body with shorter toddler legs, antique knit suit, leather boots. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Schoenhut Doll, C. Pat. Jan. 17th 1911 USA. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1915. Value Points: rare small size with original finish. $400/500

263.1. American Wooden Toy Delivery Cart and Horse 22” (56 cm.) A wooden cart with wooden wheels, painted spokes, is being pulled by a flatdimensional wooden horse with painted harness and details; the cart has original black paint with stenciled gold and red lettering for “Sheffield Farms Company, the National Dairy Milk”.

Excellent condition. American, circa 1900. $400/500

264. American Cloth Character Doll “Kamkins” in Original Costume 17” (43 cm.) All-cloth doll with swivel head, firmly-pressed and oil-painted facial features, blue eyes, black upper eyeliner, fringed brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, original brunette human hair bobbed wig, stitch-jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: Kamkins, circa 1930s, the doll was made by American designer Louise Kampes and sold in her boutique in Atlantic City.

Value Points: depicting the classic American child of the 1930s, the doll is wearing its original costume and has fine original painting. $800/1200 263, 263.1.

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265. Rare French Bisque Art Character by SFBJ with Unusual Expression 21” (53 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lower lashes, accented nostrils, open mouth, slightly-parted lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: attributed to SFBJ, although no model markings are designated, circa 1915. Value Points: rare model with wonderfully expressive features. $800/1100

266. French Bisque Art Character, 235, by SFBJ in Antique Costume 20” (51 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, sculpted hair under original flocked finish, small blue glass inset eyes, painted brown curly lashes, one-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with smiling expression, upturned lip corners, two beaded upper teeth, tiny tongue tip, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, some wear to flocking. Marks: SFBJ 235 Paris 2, Comments: SFBJ, circa 1912. Value points: very deep sculpting of character features. $800/1100

267. Large French Bisque Bébé by Emile Jumeau with Original Signed Body 30” (76 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, lushly-painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, pierced ears, closed mouth

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with shaded and accented lips, brunette human hair over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 14 (and artist checkmarks) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body).

Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1888. Value Points: lovely bisque and painting, original body and body finish, multi-layered antique costume. $3500/4500

268. Petite French Bisque Bébé

by Emile Jumeau, Size 3 12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked fringed brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau 3.

Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1890. Value Points: very dear petite bébé, original body and body finish. $2500/2800

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270. French Cloth Character Doll in Original Folklore Costume 13” (33 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, brown side-glancing eyes, grey eyeshadow, painted curly upper lashes, accented nostrils, closed mouth with bow-shaped lips, brunette mohair wig, muslin body with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, possibly Raynal, circa 1920. Value Points: very fresh crisp condition of the little girl, with well-detailed original costume, jewelry and accessories. $500/800

269. French Cloth Child Doll by Raynal in Original Communion Costume 17” (43 cm.) All-cloth doll with pressed and painted facial features, blue painted side-glancing eyes with white accents and glazed highlights, sienna and grey eyeshadow, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with two accent dots on bottom lip, brunette mohair wig, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, Raynal, circa 1930. Value Points: near mint condition with beautifullypreserved complexion, white organdy communion gown with ruffles, gathered cap under veil, undergarments, purse socks and shoes. $800/1100

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271. Italian Felt Character Girl by Lenci in Original White Organdy Dress 18” (46 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, slender oval face and elongated throat, brown sideglancing eyes, grey lower eyeshadow, thickly-fringed upper lashes, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig in tousled frizzy curls, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Lenci (feet).

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Comments: Lenci, circa 1930. Value Points: beautiful face, the doll is wearing original white organdy party dress with applique felt flowers, undergarments, socks, pink felt shoes. $800/1000

brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with coral-shaded lower lip accented by two dots, short blonde curly hair, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Lenci (feet).

Comments: Lenci, circa 1930. Value Points: beautiful complexion, the doll is wearing her original pink organdy gown with hair bow, applique floral necklace, undergarments including pantalets and hoop petticoat, felt shoes. $900/1300

272. Italian Felt Character Doll by Lenci in Original Pink Organdy Gown 17� (43 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, grey side-glancing eyes, grey eyeshadow, curly brown lashes, feathered

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273. Rare Set, American Felt Character Dolls “Babes in the Wood” by R. John Wright 17” (43 cm.) Each is all felt with socket head, jointing at shoulders and hips, painted brown eyes, grey eye shadow, painted upper lashes, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, brunette mohair wig.

Condition: near mint.

Marks: (with original documents and in original labeled box).

Comments: R. John Wright, his set of “Babes in the Wood” inspired by the artwork of early 20th century illustrator Jessie Wilcox Smith, an exclusive edition of 100 made for The Toy Shoppe of Richmond, 2007. Value Points: rare models from the illustrious American doll artist, of which this is #47 from the very limited edition. $1200/1600

274. Very Rare Matched Numbered Set of American Felt Dolls by R. John Wright from the Heidi Series 18” (46 cm.) Each is all felt with painted and modeled features, swivel head, fully-jointed body, including Heidi with crown of felt flowers along with mohair baby goat “Snowflake”, limited edition of 500, made in 2000; Peter the Goatherd with classic Tyrolean costume along with his mohair goat “Turk” with jointed neck and glass eyes, limited edition of 200, made in 2004; and Heidi’s Grandfather with extra jointing to allow a seated pose, along with wooden bench, limited edition of 250, made in 2008. Condition: near mint. Marks: each has all original documents and labeled boxes). Comments: from the Heidi series by American artist, R. John Wright, of which Heidi and Peter were created exclusively for Little Switzerland shop. Value Points: rare dolls created in very limited numbers, preserved in pristine condition, each is #99 from the series. $1700/2500

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Discovery Day Auction, May 4, 2019 A Discovery Day Auction will take place immediately following the cataloged “Oh, My Stars and Garters!” auction. The Discovery Day Auction is an “old-style” auction available to attending bidders only and will feature even more antique dolls and playthings.

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