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This book is based upon an antique doll collection auctioned by Theriault’s of Annapolis, Maryland. Design: Travis Hammond Photography: Gerald Nelson Senior Conservator: Terry Lanford Conservators: Hana Holbrook, Scott Netro, Marie Kocourkova $59 ISBN 978-1-944881-29-0 Printed in China
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n a recent interview, Walter Isaacson, the historian whose works have ranged from biographies of Ben Franklin to Leonardo da Vinci to Steve Jobs, was asked what characteristic is common is all geniuses. He said, without hesitation, “curiosity”. Why things work, what could be different, why is this like that, and every other question one could ask about any topic, is the mark of a genius, he said. You start here, you wonder why, you ask a question, then think of something else and off you go on a new path. One thing just leads to another. If this feels familiar it is because this is also the path of great collectors. You start out searching for one little thing. It sends you off on the quest for something kindof, sort-of related. But then what about this? What about that? And off you go. Theriault’s is privileged to be the “historians” of some of these great collections as they leave their cherished homes and coax the curiosity of other collectors. January 2022 Marquis auction features Part II of the Luann Guleserian Collection of California, the personal portrait dolls of the child film star Diana Serra Cary (“Baby Peggy”) and an outstanding collection of French dolls from a private Netherlands collector, as well as others. There are more than 500 wonderful antique and vintage dolls to be offered, and you are invited to enjoy the auction with a live audio/video presentation for both days. x
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Only the most special items are worthy of the Gold Horse designation. Items in this category with the Gold Horse seal deserve your special consideration. Theriault’s will guarantee to the original purchaser of any Gold Horse lot a credit toward future purchases for the hammer price of that lot (after thirty-six months). Specific conditions governing this guarantee are cited in the “Terms of Sale” at the end of the catalogue. The buyer shall receive a Gold Horse certificate tag to such effect at the time of purchase and the Gold Horse lot will be permanently registered in our gallery.
3. 16” Beautiful Early Period French Bisque Portrait Bébé by Emile Jumeau 6. 20” Gorgeous French Bisque Bébé, Series C, by Jules Steiner 12. 18” Very Rare German Bisque Portrait of Princess Juliana by Gebruder Heubach 13. 12” Wonderful Petite French Bisque Bébé, Size 5/0, by Rabery and Delphieu 15. 24” Gorgeous French Bisque Bébé by Gaultier with Splendid Antique Costume 23. 21” Outstanding French Bisque Bébé A.T. by Thuillier with Original Signed A.T. Shoes 27. 16” Very Rare German Bisque Character, 1448, by Simon and Halbig with Original Costume and Provenance 28. 14” Rare German Bisque Art Character, I Model, by Simon and Halbig 35. 11” Charming Petite French Bisque Bébé, Size 3, by Emile Jumeau 36. 17” Beautiful French Bisque Bébé, Earliest Period EJ Model, by Jumeau with Splendid Eyes 41. 11” Petite French Bisque Bébé “Mascotte” by May Freres 44. 17” Earliest Period French Bisque Portrait Bébé by Emile Jumeau 46. 19” Outstanding French Bisque Bébé in Gorgeous Silk Costume with Signed Bru Shoes 60. 17” French Bisque Bébé by Emile Jumeau with Endearing Expression and Signed Shoes 71. 12” Outstanding Petite French Bisque Bébé, Size 1, by Leon Casimir Bru in Original Costume 72. 22” Gorgeous French Bisque Bébé by Leon Casimir Bru with Fine Early Costume 73. 12 ½” Exquisite French Bisque Bébé by Leon Casimir Bru, Size 2, with Rare Signed Bru Boots 81. 23” Rare French Bisque Bébé Douillet for Jumeau in Original Costume 93. 25” German Bisque Art Character “Gretchen”, Model 114, by Kammer and Reinhardt in Rare Large Size 152. 19” French Bisque Bébé by Emile Jumeau with Rare Incised Depose Mark 168. 21” Rare Early Period French Bisque Bébé by Mothereau with Rare Markings 181. 22” Beautiful French Bisque Bébé Triste, Size 10, by Emile Jumeau 198. 16” German Bisque Googly, 221, by Kestner in Rare Large Size 203. 16” Delightful German Bisque “Jubilee Googly”, Model 165, by Hertel and Schwab 210. 17” Lovely French Brown-Eyed Bisque Bébé A.T. by Andre Thuillier 211. 12” Petite French Brown-Eyed Bisque Bébé by Mothereau 213. 28” Beautiful French Bisque Bébé Jumeau with Lovely Complexion 252. 20” Earliest Period French Bisque Bébé E.J., Size 7, with Signed E.J. Shoes 327. 15” Beautiful Early French Bisque Portrait Bébé by Emile Jumeau 330. 20” Rare French Bisque Closed Mouth Bébé Attributed to Joanny 342. 19” Lovely French Bisque Brown-Eyed E.J. Bébé by Emile Jumeau 345. 15” Early Period Beautiful French Bisque Brown-Eyed Bébé by Emile Jumeau 349. 10” Petite French Brown-Eyed Bisque Bébé, Size 1, by Emile Jumeau 387. 13” Rare German Bisque Character “Fany” by Marseille with Her Own Little Doll 393. 22” Early Period French Bisque Bébé EJ by Emile Jumeau 436. 15” Very Lovely Early French Bisque Bébé, X Series, by Emile Jumeau 440. 17” Very Beautiful Early French Bébé by Gaultier with Original Bisque Hands
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body and is wearing antique blue silk faille gown with blue velvet panels, undergarments, matching bonnet, stockings, leather heeled boots, and antique earrings and brooch. $1700/2100
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1. Petite French Bisque Poupée by Gaultier, Size 0, with Lovely Antique Costume 13” (33 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass inset eyes with darker blue iris rims, dark eyeliner, lightly feathered brows and lashes, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid gusset-jointed poupée body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 0. Comments: French, circa 1875, Gaultier. Value Points: desirable size 0 poupée has lovely original wig, sturdy original
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8 ½” (22 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, blue glass eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, outlined lips, four tiny teeth, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, thigh-high painted blue stockings and black two-strap shoes with sculpted bows, wearing blue silk dress and matching bonnet. Marks: 886 S 5 H. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: fine rare large size with beautiful expression and bisque, rare stockings. $1100/1600
3. Beautiful Early Period French Bisque Portrait Bébé by Emile Jumeau
wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, antique costume features original Jumeau factory white pinafore dress, along with undergarments, bonnet, socks and shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 0. Comments: Emile Jumeau, first period bébé from the firm’s luxury line, circa 1877. Value Points: very beautiful bébé with splendid eyes, finest painting of facial features, original body and body finish. $5500/7500
16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, very wide blue glass paperweight eyes with very rich spiral threading, dark eyeliner, mauve blushed eye shadow, painted short curly lashes, arched feathered brows, shaded nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, composition and
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various cast brass candle sticks and chandeliers during the early 1900s; examples in this miniature size are rare to find. Included with the chandelier is a walnut pedestal parlor table with two secret drawers and fancy carving, along with a white porcelain tea service. $400/500
6. Gorgeous French Bisque Bébé, Series C, by Jules Steiner 4.
4. Early French Bisque Poupée with Cobalt Blues Eyes and Fine Early Costume 13” (33 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderhead, brilliant cobalt blue glass eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered arched brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, ears pierced into head, ash blonde original mohair wig over cork pate, kid poupée body with gusset jointing. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, early period poupée, circa 1860. Value Points: rare petite size, brilliant eyes, very fine bisque, very sturdy original body and original costume comprising white cotton two-piece gown with pagoda sleeves, undergarments, bonnet, leather ankle heeled boots. $1700/2100
5. Early Swedish Cast Brass Chandelier by Fong of Grenna with Pedestal Table and Tea Service 9” (23 cm.) The heavy cast brass chandelier has six gracefully-curved arms and bulbous shaping of center form. Signed V. Fong Grenna. Excellent condition. The Swedish firm of V. Fong created
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20” (51 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head with rounded facial shape, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted short curly lashes, brushstroked and multi-feathered brows, rose blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde fleecy lambswool wig over Steiner pate, Steiner composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sie C 3. Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1884. Value Points: rare model with superb detail of sculpting, bisque and painting, original body and body finish, wonderful antique lace and aqua silk costume, ruffled lace cap, undergarments, leather shoes, blue socks. $5500/7500
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7. French Blue Silk Dress and Bonnet for Bébé Jumeau, in Original Presentation Box For Bébé Jumeau size 10. Featuring a blue silk satin frock with fitted yoke trimmed with bands of lace, wide ruffled lace Bertha collar, rounded neckline, puffed sleeves, lace cuffs and bands of lace at skirt and hemline; with a matching wire-framed bonnet lined in pleated lace and accented with blue patterned silk bows. Included is a matching blue satin parasol with dog head handle, white cotton slip, and coutil bébé stays stamped size “10”. Also included is a white cotton waffle-weave dress with cutwork designs and aqua silk bows. Excellent condition. French, circa 1885. The costume is presented in original boutique box with engraving of identical white dress on the lid. $800/1000
8. German All-Bisque Doll Known as “French Wrestler” with Yellow Ankle Boots 9” (23 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, brown glass eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, slightly-parted lips, two square-cut upper teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed arms with modeled bent elbows and curled fingers, pegjointed muscular legs with defined blushed knees, painted ribbed stockings with blue rims, yellow ankle boots with black laces. Condition: generally excellent, excellent professional restoration on left fingers. Marks: 102 12. Comments: Kestner, circa 1880. Value Points: superb modeling enhanced by sublime blushing, muscular detail, painted high yellow boots. $900/1300 8.
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shoulders, elbows, hips, and knees, and with extra pivot at waist and mid-thighs, sculpted curled fingers. Condition: generally excellent, small piece of wood missing on lower left thigh. Marks: 4 (head and shoulder). Comments: French, circa 1867. Value Points: the beautiful poupée has several features which indicate her luxury production, namely, Dehors neck articulation and deluxe articulation of wooden body, and is presented with her original couturier silk gown, bonnet, undergarments, and in original box. Ex-collection Paris Musée de la Poupée. $4500/6500
17” (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, deposed Dehors neck articulation that also allows the head to tilt forward and back and lean side-to-side (as well as swivel), cobalt blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, delicately-painted lashes and brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, all-wooden poupée body with shapely torso, dowel-jointing at
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stockings, brown one-strap shoes. Marks: 2. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1895. Value Points: the sought-after “black stocking” girl is presented in original box which is fitted with additional costumes adhered with delicate rose silk ribbons, likely for Au Nain Bleu of Paris. $700/900
12. Very Rare German Bisque Portrait of Princess Juliana by Gebruder Heubach 18” (46 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head depicting a young child with sculpted short blonde wispy hair that is tucked behind her fully-sculpted ears and captured at the crown by a sculpted aqua-blue hair bow, small intaglio upper-glancing blue eyes with black incised eyeliner, white eye dots, accented nostrils of rounded nose, closed mouth with solemn expression, extended accent line between the lips, Sonneberg composition and wooden ball-
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10. Rare German Bisque Painted Eye Character, 620, from Art Character Series by Marseille 15” (38 cm.) Solid domed bisque shoulderhead depicting fretful-faced young man, painted light brown hair, intaglio dark blue eyes, short frowning brows, white eye dots, rounded nose, closed mouth with center accent line, plump cheeks and little double chin, kid jointing body, bisque forearms, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 620 DRGM Germany. Comments: Marseille, circa 1910, from the firm’s art character series. Value Points: well-rendered sculpting of frowning-faced boy with exemplary bisque, the model is quite rare to find. $800/1200
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11. German All-Bisque Doll by Simon and Halbig in Original Presentation Box 6” (15 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, slightly-parted lips, four tiny teeth, brunette mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, black thigh-high
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jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 7 Heubach (in square) 8381 Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912, the doll was modeled to represent the beloved young child,
Princess Juliana of the Netherlands. Value Points: very rare portrait model with exemplary bisque and sculpting, it was made in two sizes only, this being the rare larger size. $12,000/15,000
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muff, bonnet, undergarments, shoes and socks. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: R 5/0 D. Comments: Rabery and Delphieu, circa 1878, earliest bébé model by the firm. Value Points: gorgeous petite bébé in rare 5/0 size has original body and body finish, finest bisque and painting. $2800/3400
14. French Toy Miniature Dog with Original Leather Collar 7” (18 cm.) The firm-bodied dog with cream/brown hide cover has glass inset eyes, well-defined mouth and nose, and wears original tanned leather collar. Excellent condition. French, late 1800s. $500/700
15. Gorgeous French Bisque Bébé by Gaultier with Splendid Antique Costume 24” (61 cm.) Bisque socket head, large brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with daintily accented lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fullyjointed body. Condition: generally excellent, original body and body finish. Marks: F. 10 G. Comments: Gaultier, circa 1880, early period bébé with block letter markings. Value Points: gorgeous bébé with very fine bisque and subtle painting of features dramatized by rich brown eyes, wearing very fine antique dress and undergarments, matching bonnet, stockings, shoes, and 13, 14. carrying silk purse with trim, and silk parasol with dog head figure at the grip. $4500/6500
13. Wonderful Petite French Bisque Bébé, Size 5/0, by Rabery and Delphieu
16. French Toy Dog with Original Bell-Decorated Silver Collar
12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head with very full cheeks, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, dimpled chin, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eightloose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, nice antique costume,
16” (41 cm.) l. including tail. The firm-bodied dog has cream/brown hide cover, well-shaped ears and tail, glass eyes, defined nose and mouth, and is wearing unusual silverplated collar with silver bells. Good condition, some wear to hide. Late 1800s. $700/900
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17. Important Early 18th Century English Wooden Doll “Charlotte” with Provenance 28” (71 cm.) All-wooden doll with one-piece head and torso, elongated face with high domed forehead and carved fullness to the shaped oval cheeks, daintily defined chin, dark enamel inset eyes in defined sockets, lightly-painted lashes and brows, pointy-shaped nose, closed mouth with proper expression of lips, brunette mohair wig in long curls, shapely torso with defined bosom, tiny waist, and squared hips, cloth upper arms, wooden lower arms with fork shaped hands, wooden legs with dowel-jointing at hips and knees, shapely calves. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: English, circa 1760, the doll was presented to Charlotte Murray (17751832) by Queen Charlotte, her godmother, and remained in the care of the Murray family and descendants until this time (see article on pages 218-219 of this book). Value Points: of exceptional beauty and size indicating its royal ties, the doll has superb original finish and is wearing an outstanding costume of finest embroidered silk with jewelry and lace accouterments, along with an additional early gown from her trousseau, as well as related ephemera. $55,000/75,000
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19. Collection of 19th Century Accessories for French Poupées 3” (8 cm.) l. Papeterie. Including red leather covered Papeterie with interior tiny calling cards and stationery, walking stick with carved bone dog’s head, tiny woven black gloves, gilded tussy-mussy, gilt skirt lifter with hook, tiny gold scissors in case with tassel, silver mesh purse, mother of pearl and gilt flacon, opera glasses, miniature book from La Poupée Modele, miniature Mode Parisienne card with bone sewing tools, and more. Excellent condition. French, circa 1880. $600/800
20. Petite French Bisque Bébé Steiner, Figure A, in Au Nain Bleu Costume 11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, bright blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes and brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, cork pate, Steiner composition body jointed at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: J. Steiner Bte SGDG Paris 4 (head) Le Petit Parisienne Bébé Steiner (body). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1890. Value Points: sought-after petite size bébé has lovely original dress from Au Nain Bleu, indicating that the prestige Paris toy store likely first offered the doll at the end of the 1800s; with beautiful eyes and expression, original signed body. $2600/2900
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18. French Bisque Poupée by Emile Jumeau with Original Stylish Costume 14” (36 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, very deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid gusset-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 5 (and artist checkmarks). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1880. Value Points: especially entrancing deep blue eyes, original wig and sturdy body, lovely bisque, and wearing original stylish gown. $1800/2400
21. French Bisque Bébé by Jules Steiner in Original Silk Dress 17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with heart-shaped upper lips, impressed philtrum and lip corners, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over original Steiner pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body.
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Condition: generally excellent, tiny pierced ear hole flakes. Marks: Steiner Paris Fre A 9 (head) Le Petit Parisien Steiner (torso). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1890. Value Points: very endearing shy expression with delicately shaded complexion, large eyes, original body and body finish, and wearing original silk aqua costume with matching ribbons and embroidered lace, fancy bonnet, undergarments, socks and shoes. $2800/3500
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original (frail) silk costume is presented on an ebony wooden base under original glass dome. The vignette is centered by mirrored walls with silk curtain sides and decorative lithographed wall and floor papers, while candles, sheet music and other accessories complete the scene. When wound, beautiful music plays and the lady elegantly
28” (71 cm.) An elegant bisque head lady seated at a piano in her salon, with blue glass eyes, closed mouth, luxury original blonde mohair wig in ringlet curls, lady-shaped slender body, wearing
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performs at the piano. Condition: original, bisque lady is excellent, mechanism and music function well. Comments: Paris, Jean-Marie Phalibois, circa 1880, from that firm’s luxury line of automaton vignettes. Value Points: all-original, the music and motions enhanced by her beautiful face and luxurious setting of salon. $6000/8000
23. Outstanding French Bisque Bébé A.T. by Thuillier with Original Signed A.T. Shoes 21” (53 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with luminous depth, dark eyeliner encircles the eye sockets, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid bébé body with square-cut collarette, gusset-jointing at hips, knees and elbows, bisque forearms with sculpted fingers in expressive pose, defined knuckles and nails. Condition: generally excellent, body very sturdy and fresh. Marks: A. 9 T. (head and shoulders). Comments: Andre Thuillier, circa 1880. Value Points: an exceptionally beautiful bébé from the early period of the illustrious maker with choicest bisque and painting, splendid eyes, original very sturdy body and perfect bisque hands, wearing lovely antique ivory silk dress, undergarments, bonnet, stockings, and black leather shoes with rosettes signed “A.T. 9”. Ex-collection of Lucy Morgan. $45,000/55,000
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25. Tiny German All-Bisque Dolls in Original Folklore Costumes and Box 3” (8 cm.) Each is all bisque with one piece head and torso, 25. jointed bisque arms and legs, tiny glass inset eyes, closed mouth, original mohair wig, painted socks and shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1900. Value Points: in unplayed with condition, and still tied into original box base, the dolls are wearing vibrant original traditional costumes including lace coiffe on girl. $300/400
26. Early French Tin/Iron and Brass Parlor Stove with Original Tea Kettle 18” (8 cm.) The columnar-shaped parlor stove of heavyweight tinplate has brass splayed feet, brass-fronted drawer for coals, various brass trims including drying rods, carrying handles and edging, original chimney, and adjustable flue, and has its original wooden-handled brass teapot which rests upon the single burner. Excellent condition. Very rare early toy-size stove whose intricate design suggests its original production as salesman’s sample. French, mid-1800s. $800/1200
27. Very Rare German Bisque Character, 1448, by Simon and Halbig with Original Costume and Provenance
24. Sonneberg Bisque Closed Mouth Doll, Model 204, by Bahr and Proschild in Original Scottish Costume 15” (38 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, brown glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden eight loose ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 204 6. Comments: Bahr and Proschild, circa 1890. Value Points: endearing expression enhanced by choice bisque, original body and body finish, the little girl is wearing store-original Scottish plaid costume with matching socks and tam, original shoes marked “Made in Germany”. $800/1100
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16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, small blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, lightly-feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with pensive expression, accent line between the very full lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1448 Simon & Halbig S&H 6. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1912, from the firm’s 1400 series created during the celebrated era of art character dolls. Value Points: rare model depicting a wistful faced child has exemplary bisque and painting, and is wearing multi-layered original traditional costume of Sweden. The doll was originally acquired in Germany by the owner of a Swedish steel mill as a present to the young daughter of his chief engineer in the village of Monkbo, Sweden. A half century later, Frederick Matsen, the noted American scholar of quantum chemistry and himself the son of Danish immigrants, traveled to the village where he met the thenaged original owner of the doll, and acquired it to bring to America as a gift to his wife. The doll has resided in the Matsen family home until this time. $8000/10,000
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28. Rare German Bisque Art Character, I Model, by Simon and Halbig
with embroidery on bodice, and hem, woolen red socks. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Simon & Halbig S&H I (Roman numeral I). Comments: Simon and Halbig, from their very rare series of dolls marked with Roman numerals, this model and the IV model being the most rare. Value Points: extremely rare and gorgeous doll with superb modeling and bisque. $4500/6500
14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted long curly lashes, one-stroke tapered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with beautifully-shaped lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, original traditional costume
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29. Wonderful German Musical Handwind Toy “Scenes in the Nursery” by Zinner and Sohne
music plays and the activities ensue. Condition: generally excellent, two mirrors have cracks toward the bottom edge. Comments: Zinner and Sohne, circa 1890. Value Points: rare grand model by the noted German firm with luxury features including ormolu butterfly decorations on the platform, distinctive fretwork designs on side walls, and large number of dolls. $2200/2800
29” (74 cm.) x 15” x 14”. Arranged upon a wooden platform with angled mirrored back to enhance the perception of activity is a scene from a Victorian nursery, featuring seven bisque-head dolls and their dog. Various activities include a little boy working his arithmetic on a slate board, other children eating biscuits while chatting, and their dog playing with a striped ball. When the porcelain knob is wound,
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12” x 10” box. 6 ½” doll. Presented in a cardboard box with lithographed paper cover is a small bisque doll with blue glass eyes, open mouth, painted features, blonde mohair wig, composition body with painted socks and laced black shoes, centered by a selection of fabric samples, buttons, threads, trims, and various sewing tools. On the inside lid is an envelope labeled “Schnittmuster”
30. All-Original German Bisque Child Doll, 5500, by Schoneau and Hoffmeister 26” (66 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, open mouth, outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Germany S (pb in star) H 5500. Comments: Schoneau and Hoffmeister, circa 1910. Value Points: the pretty dolly-face girl is all original, with soft mohair curls, original body and body finish, and wearing muslin chemise dress with lace trim, magenta satin shoes and socks. $500/700
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containing patterns for doll costumes. Condition: generally excellent, slight roughness of exterior of box. Marks: (sunburst mark) 44-17 Germany. Comments: Germany, circa 1900, the presentation set was made for both German and English-speaking markets. Value Points: fine unplayed with preservation of the teaching tool doll set. $800/1100
32. German Bisque Child by Kammer and Reinhardt with Trunk, Costumes and Provenance 13” (34 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lashes and brows, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R S&H 34. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1910. Value Points: in near mint unplayed with condition, with original wig, lashes, body and body finish, the doll is presented in her original trunk along with dresses, velvet coat, undergarments, silk jacket and bonnet, and accessories. The doll was originally owned by young Elizabeth Wace whose family emigrated from England to Victoria Canada in 1909; the story of the Wace family in Victoria is included with the doll and trunk. $900/1200
33. Gorgeous All-Original German Bisque Art Character, 114, by Kammer and Reinhardt with Rare Glass Eyes 12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, small brown glass sleep eyes, fringe-painted upper lashes, one-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with downcast lips, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden balljointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R 114 30. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, “Gretchen”, from the firm’s art character series, circa 1912, with rare glass eyes. Value Points: outstanding original presentation of the rare model with finest bisque and painting, beautiful soft wig, original body and body finish, and wearing store-original red silk dress and matching bonnet with lace trim, undergarments, stockings and shoes. $4500/6500
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35. Charming Petite French Bisque Bébé, Size 3, by Emile Jumeau 11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with richly outlined lips, pierced ears, auburn mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 3 (head, and artist marks) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1886. Value Points: splendid eyes enhance the sought-after petite bébé, lovely bisque, original body and body finish, wonderful antique costume and cream ankle boots. $3200/3800
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34. An All-Original French Bisque Bébé Gigoteur by Jules Steiner in Red Silk Costume 18” (46 cm.) Bisque head with flat-cut neck socket, pate opening at back of head, rounded facial features, blue spiral threaded eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, slightly parted accented lips, row of tiny porcelain teeth, pierced ears, carton torso containing clockwork mechanism, composition arms and lower legs, hinged upper legs. When key-wound at side of torso, and lever released, the doll turns her head from side to side, kicks legs, waves arms and cries “mama”. Condition: generally excellent, mechanism functions well. Comments: Jules Steiner, the model marketed as “Bébé Gigoteur”, circa 1880. Value Points: appealing petite size, the doll wears her original red magenta silk frock with elaborate ruching, matching bonnet, undergarments, black knit stockings, black leather shoes signed M.B. Paris. $2400/2800 35.
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36. Beautiful French Bisque Bébé, Earliest Period EJ Model, by Jumeau with Splendid Eyes 17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, very deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes with rich spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, shaded nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with shaded outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette hand-tied human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent, original body and body finish. Marks: 7 EJ (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1882, earliest period of the EJ model. Value Points: stunningly beautiful bébé with splendid eyes, original body finish, fine antique costume (possibly original), and signed Jumeau shoes. $4500/6500
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gown with silk wrap decorated with braid and fringe, undergarments, leather boots. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: E. Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, 1867, the first period model of their smiling poupée, and 1867 deposed wooden body, which is very rare to find. Value Points: rare poupée, with exquisite delicately-complexioned bisque complemented by brilliant eyes, finest luxury body with extra articulations. $3500/4500
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9” (23 cm.) The firm-shaped hollow-bodied borzoi dog has shaved muzzle and legs, open mouth, painted teeth, amber glass eyes and white fur hide and tail. The head removes for access to the candy container interior. Excellent condition. French, circa 1890. $400/500
39. French Bisque Poupée by Gaultier with Original Stylish Costume 17” (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, pale blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with richly-shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid gusset-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, some patches on kid body. Marks: 3. Comments: Gaultier, circa 1875. Value Points: wearing original brown woolen shapely walking suit with well-detailed draping and pleats, having black velvet trim, gold buttons and black beadaccented snood, undergarments, leather shoes. $1800/2400
37. French Bisque Early Period Smiling Poupée by Bru, with Wooden Articulated Body 16” (41 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, very pale complexion, brilliant cobalt blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, lightly-feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with slightly-upturned lip corners, accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, all-wooden fullyarticulated body with ball-swivel waist, dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees, and ankles, wearing black patterned silk
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(shoulders). Comments: Gaultier, circa 1875. Value Points: the elegant lady with beautiful black velvet costume trimmed with lace and beading has especially sturdy body. $2200/2500
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41. Petite French Bisque Bébé “Mascotte” by May Freres
generally excellent. Marks: Mascotte C. Comments: May Freres, circa 1890, the firm created their bébés for only two or three years before closing their doors, leading to their rarity today. Value Points: rare to find model in all-original condition and in wonderful petite size having original body and body finish, and wearing antique cashmere coat dress and lavishly trimmed silk bonnet. $3500/4500
11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes with darker blue iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with rich accent line between the lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body. Condition:
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42. French Miniature Salon Dog with Amber Eyes 7” (18 cm.) The firm-bodied dog with shaved muzzle, open mouth, black bead nose, amber glass eyes, uplifted felt ears, shaved legs, has white curly fur coat. Very good condition. French, early 1900s. $300/400
43. English Metal Miniature Tea Service 5” (13 cm.) h. teapot. Of nickel with brasselectro-plated finish, the service comprises oval tray, two pots with hinged lids and fancy handle, matching lidded sugar, creamer. The tray is incised EPNS. Excellent condition. $200/300
44. Earliest Period French Bisque Portrait Bébé by Emile Jumeau 17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head with delicate complexion, pale blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading and darker blue iris rims, dark eyeliner, mauve blushed eye shadow, arched feathered brows, shaded nostrils, accented eye corners, closed mouth with delicately shaded outlined lips, impressed lip corners, pierced ears, blonde lambswool wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 7. Comments: Emile Jumeau, portrait luxury model from his premiere year of bébé production, 1887. Value Points: especially beautiful bébé featuring delicate complexion with subtle blush, lovely eyes, original wig, original body and body finish, and fine antique costume (possibly original), along with ruffled cutwork bonnet, undergarments, white fur muff, silk parasol with horse head grip, and leather boots impressed L.P. $6500/8500
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45. Three Pairs of Antique French Bébé Shoes Including 4 ½” pair of cordovan leather shoes with brown stitched edging and brown bows for Bébé Jumeau, impressed “Paris Depose 14” with bee symbol; 4” pair of cordovan leather shoes with brown stitched edging and brown bows for Bébé Jumeau, impressed “Bébé Jumeau Depose”; and 3 ½” cordovan leather shoes with silver buttons and brown silk rosette, unsigned. Excellent condition. French, late 1800s. $500/600
46. Outstanding French Bisque Bébé in Gorgeous Silk Costume with Signed Bru Shoes 19” (48 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate with modeled bosom and shoulderblades, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows with feathered detail, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils with rounded nose, closed mouth with heart-shaped upper lip, outline accents on lips, tiny modeled tongue tips, dimpled chin and philtrum, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, slender kid body with kid-over-wooden upper arms, bisque forearms with sculpted hands, Chevrot jointing at hips, wooden lower legs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bru Jne 6 (head and shoulders) Bébé Bru...(original paper label on front torso). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, from the golden era of the Bru firm, circa 1885. Value Points: exemplary bisque, painting, and modeling, the bébé personifies all the most desired features of the Bru such as tiny tongue tip and perfect bisque hands, and is wearing beautiful antique aqua silk dress with lace trim, matching lavish bonnet, undergarments, stockings, and leather shoes signed Bru Jne Paris. $27,000/32,000
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48. Very Large German All-Bisque Doll, Model 150, by Kestner, Size 7
17” (43 cm.) x 14”. The wooden frames with gold leaf finish enclose shadowbox arrangements, each with two all-bisque glass-eyed German dolls with original costumes, posed in playful scenes against handpainted backgrounds and with artfully arranged scenic props. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1900. $600/800
12” (30 cm.) One-piece bisque head and torso, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lower lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, four tiny porcelain teeth, outlined lips, rosy cheeks, blonde human hair, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted knee-high stockings and black one-strap heeled shoes. Condition: generally excellent. 150 7 (torso and limbs). Comments: Kestner, circa 1910. Value Points: rare larger size of the all-bisque doll with signed matched parts, especially fine condition, lovely antique costume. $600/800
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10” (25 cm.) One-piece bisque head and torso, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lower lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, four tiny porcelain teeth, outlined lips, rosy cheeks, brunette mohair wig, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted
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knee-high blue stockings and black one-strap heeled shoes. Condition: generally excellent. 150 6 (torso and limbs). Comments: Kestner, circa 1910. Value Points: excellent quality of bisque on the large allbisque child with all original parts. $500/700
50. German All-Bisque Miniature Doll, Model 150, by Kestner, Size 5 8” (20 cm.) One-piece bisque head and torso, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lower lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, four tiny porcelain teeth, outlined lips, rosy cheeks, brunette mohair wig, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted knee-high pink stockings and black one-strap heeled shoes. Condition: generally excellent. 150 5 (torso and limbs). Comments: Kestner, circa 1910. Value Points: fine quality bisque, original wig, original Kestner crown label on front torso. $500/700
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51. German Musical Mechanical Merry-Go-Round with Bisque Dolls by Zinner & Sohne 15” (38 cm.) h. 9” x 9” base. Arranged upon a wooden platform with colorful lithographed designs is a merry-go-round, with painted circular column trimmed in gilt and with festival-like roof cover with flags and fringe edging. There are four paper mache horses with flannel hides and having amber glass eyes, leather harness, and hand-painted trim, and seated upon each horse is a bisque-head doll with glass eyes and original silk costume; notably, the little girls are modestly seated sideways on their horses. When wound by the porcelain knot, music plays and the merry-go-round twirls about. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Zinner and Sohne, circa 1890. Value Points: charming and well-functioning toy is wonderful state of original preservation. $1200/1500
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52. Outstanding Obergammergau Wooden Doll with Extensive Trousseau and Family Provenance
Provenance: The doll was originally owned by the Hebblewhite family of England who were haberdashers and silk mercers, specializing in sourcing fine fabrics for couturiers, as seen by the 1804 inventory paper included with the doll. It is likely that the doll was used by the Hebblewhites as a model of these fabrics and their use in fashionable wear, and was likely used over a period of some time, as the style of the costumes suggests the 1810/1830 era. Also included is a small box with engraved lid which contains tiny sample pieces of fabric with old ink script paper attached such as “this piece of brocade was part of a gown belonging to Elizabeth, wife of Harry Gibbs” or “ribbon of wedding bouquet”. The doll and the costumes remained in the original family until passing into the hands of only one previous collector several decades ago. $25,000/35,000
19” (48 cm.) One-piece wooden head and torso with oval egg-shaped head rounded at the back, high forehead, small pointy chin, strong elongated throat, modeled bosom, shapely waist, sculpted ears, painted blue eyes with deeply-defined eye sockets, aquiline nose, closed mouth, early blonde mohair wig, dowel-jointing at the shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, elegant fork-shaped hands, shapely calves with tiny ankles and slender feet, painted shoes. Condition: well-preserved original finish with minor age patina. Comments: Obergammergau, circa 1790. Value Points: the rare early doll with gentle presence is endowed with an extensive trousseau of fourteen early gowns in various luxury fabrics with exquisite detail of construction, trim, and embroidery, along with various bonnets, capes, and other accessories, which are all preserved in an early decorated wooden box.
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54. French Miniature Porcelain Tete-a-Tete 3 ½” (9 cm.) Of fine white porcelain with raised embossed edging, and decorated with pale rose, gold outline and dainty colorful flowers, the set comprises a tray, pitcher with stopper, and two handled cups. Excellent condition. For the French market, circa 1875. $300/400
55. Tiniest French Brown-Complexion Bisque Bébé, Size 0, by Jules Steiner 7” (18 cm.) Bisque socket head with brown complexion, brown glass inset eyes, dark painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, pierced ears, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, antique dress and bonnet. Condition: generally excellent, body has retouch, dainty nose rub. Marks: A - 0 Paris. Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1890. Value Points: rare tiniest size is most charming, especially rare with brown complexion. $2200/2700
53. Beautiful French Bisque Poupée with Wooden Articulated Body from Maison Simonne 18” (46 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, delicately painted lashes and brows, mauve blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with pale accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid-over-wooden shapely poupée body with dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, bisque forearms and hands, bisque lower legs and bare feet, lovely costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Simonne Rue de Rivoli 188 Paris (body stamp). Comments: Paris, circa 1867, the doll was presented in the luxury doll boutique of Henri Simonne. Value Points: the exceptional beauty of the poupée is enhanced by her rare wooden body with superbly sculpted bisque hands and bare feet. $3500/6500
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56. Beautiful French Bisque Poupée in Original Costume with Boutique Label from “Au Papa Etrennes” 15” (38 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kidedged bisque shoulderplate, cobalt blue glass enamel eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, rose blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, unpierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid poupée body with gusset jointing at elbows, hips and knees. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Au Papa Etrennes Boulevd. Poissonniere 23 Paris (stamp on front torso). Comments: Paris, circa 1865, the poupée was presented in the Parisian boutique of Au Papa Etrennes; the boutique’s advertising indicated that it specialized in dressed and undressed poupées and doll trousseaux. Value Points: especially beautiful poupée with softly blushed complexion, original wig, sturdy body with boutique label, original muslin gown with rose silk trim. $2800/3200
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and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau 7 (head, and artist checkmarks) Bébé Jumeau Diplome d’Honneur (torso). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1890. Value Points: very lovely creamy bisque, original body and body finish, original wig, and wearing original Jumeau rose silk dress with lace trim, and signed Jumeau shoes. $2800/3500
58. German All-Bisque Miniature Doll with Laced Pink Boots by Gebruder Kuhnlenz 8” (20 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kidedged bisque torso, blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading, painted lashes, feathered brows, open mouth, two upper and two lower squarecut teeth, blonde mohair wig, pegjointed bisque arms and legs, painted knee-high ribbed white stockings and pink heeled boots with high black lacing, antique costume and bonnet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: G.K. 48-19. Comments: Gebruder Kuhnlenz, circa 1890. Value Points: large all-bisque with rare teeth, rare painting of boots. $700/900
57. French Bisque Wide-Eyed Bébé by Emile Jumeau with Original Dress and Signed Shoes 18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, richly painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition
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59. French Bisque Bébé Gigoteur by Jules Steiner with Lovely Antique Costume 18” (46 cm.) Solid domed bisque head with flat-cut neck socket, rounded facial features, blue spiral threaded eyes with darker blue pupil rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, slightly parted accented lips, row of tiny porcelain teeth, pierced ears, carton torso containing clockwork mechanism, composition arms and lower legs, hinged upper legs. When key-wound at side of torso, and lever released, the doll turns her head from side to side, kicks legs, waves arms and cries “mama”. Condition: generally excellent, mechanism functions well. Comments: Jules Steiner, the model marketed as “Bébé Gigoteur”, circa 1880. Value Points: very choice pale bisque with subtle blushing, original wig, wearing original antique costume including leather shoes signed L.G. $2200/2600
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60. French Bisque Bébé by Emile Jumeau with Endearing Expression and Signed Shoes 17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 7 (head, and artist checkmarks) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1886. Value Points: early example of the tete model with shy expression, finest quality of bisque and painting, beautiful eyes, original body and body finish, signed Jumeau shoes. Ex-collection Huguette Clark. $3200/3800
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wrists, antique costume including signed Jumeau shoes. Condition: generally excellent, body is not original but is appropriate and of the era. Marks: B P/0. (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: French, circa 1890. Value Points: rarely found maker and markings, and with distinctive wide-eyed expression, fine quality of bisque, original body finish. $3200/3500
20” (51 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump cheeks, wideeyed blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with heart-shaped upper lip, pierced ears, auburn mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight
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62. French Bisque Jester in Original Costume with Unusual Maker’s Mark 17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head with original untinted white complexion, painted blown decorations, light brown glass inset eyes, closed mouth painted as though open with brightly painted lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair over cork pate, French composition body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: M R (in fancy incised script) J France No.3. Comments: French, circa 1910, maker uncertain although the stylized markings are in the manner of Lanternier.
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63. French Bisque “Bleuette” with Trunk and Trousseau 12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lower lashes, ombre eye shadow, brunette mohair wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, wearing original Bleuette costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Unis France 301 1 ½ (head) 2 (torso) 1 (feet). Comments: French, the doll was presented as Bleuette, circa 1920. Value Points: presented in Bleuette trunk along with four additional original Bleuette costumes. $1100/1300
64. French Bisque Bleuette by SFBJ with Original Costume and Box
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11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, small blue glass eyes, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, brunette human hair, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2 SFBJ 60 Paris 8/0 (head). Comments: Bleuette for Gautier-Langereau, circa 1925. Value Points: the pretty little girl wears original dress and is presented in original labeled Bleuette box. $900/1200
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corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R S&H 117 62. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912, the model was marketed as “Mein Liebling”. Value Points: lovely delicate complexion complements the sweet expression, original wig, body and body finish, antique costume. $2800/3200
66. Wonderful German Bisque Bunny Doll with Accessories in Decorative Presentation Box 9” (23 cm.) A bisque-headed doll with blue glass eyes, painted features, open mouth, four tiny teeth, fivepiece paper mache body, is completely enclosed excepting her face in a white fur bunny costume that is decorated with delicate rose silk bows and brass bells. She is holding a tray of paper mache decorated Easter eggs, and a woven hotte basket is attached to her back containing three paper mache bunnies. The doll is presented in beautiful card paper box with rose paper cover, gilt edging, silk bows, and a color lithograph of a
65. German Bisque “Mein Liebling”, Model 117, by Kammer and Reinhardt 24” (62 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye
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bunny holding a tray of eggs. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1890, a superb presentation throughout. $1100/1400
67. German All-Bisque Glass-Eyed Bye-Lo with Original Tag 8” (20 cm.) One-piece bisque head and torso, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, lightly tinted brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with downcast lips, brunette mohair bobbed wig, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs in bent baby pose, bare feet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 16-10 (head) 6-20 (inside limbs) Bye-Lo (partial original paper label). Comments: Germany, Bye-Lo, circa 1923, designed by Grace Storey Putnam. Value Points: rarity factors include large size, wig, and sleep eyes. $400/500
68. German Bisque “Mein Liebling”, Model 117 by Kammer and Reinhardt 22” (55 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, blonde mohair wig,
composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R S&H 117 55. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912, the model was marketed as “Mein Liebling”. Value Points: lovely matte bisque with soft blush, original wig, body and body finish, and fine antique dress, bonnet, undergarments. $2800/3200 67.
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69. Beautiful French Bisque Poupée with Dehors Articulation and Bisque Hands and Feet
wig over cork pate, kid-over-wooden body with shapely torso, doweljointing at elbows, hips and knees, deluxe swivel on upper arms, bisque lower arms and legs, bisque bare feet, included with the doll is a lovely silk costume, undergarments, leather boots, bone-handled parasol. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2. Comments: French, circa 1867. Value Points: exquisite face, rare Dehors articulation, rare body with bisque arms and legs. $3200/3800
15” (38 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged shoulderplate, Dehors neck articulation allowing the head to tilt forward and side to side as well as swivel, blue glass paperweight eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair
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70. French All-Bisque Mignonette in Antique Ivory Satin Gown 5” (13 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged slender bisque torso, brown glass eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with pert expression, blonde mohair wig in upswept style, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white stockings, brown two-strap heeled shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: the petite French allbisque mignonette was known as “poupée de poche” (pocket doll) in reference to its tiny size, circa 1880. Value Points: especially dear facial expression enhanced by finest bisque and painting. $700/900
71. Outstanding Petite French Bisque Bébé, Size 1, by Leon Casimir Bru in Original Costume 12” (30 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate with modeled bosom and shoulderblades, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, pierced ears, closed mouth with outlined lips and tiny tongue tip, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid bébé body with kidover-wooden upper arms, bisque forearms and hands, Chevrot hinged hips, wooden lower legs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bru Jne 1 (head) No 1 Bru Jne 1 (shoulders). Bébé Bru...(original paper label on chest).
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Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1884. Value Points: sought-after size 1 with original signed body, most captivating expression, wearing original aqua silk dress and bonnet, and with undergarments and aqua cream shoes with silk rosettes. $18,000/25,000
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72. Gorgeous French Bisque Bébé by Leon Casimir Bru with Fine Early Costume 22” (56 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate with modeled bosom and shoulderblades, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, rose blushed eye shadow, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils of upturned nose, closed mouth with tiny tongue tip, outlined lips, dimpled chin and philtrum, pierced ears, auburn mohair wig over cork pate, French kid bébé body with gussetjointing at hips and knees, kid over wooden upper arms, bisque forearms. Condition: generally excellent, professional restoration to three fingers of right hand. Marks: Bru Jne 8 (head) Bru Jne No 8 (shoulders). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1882. Value Points: outstanding facial modeling especially of nose, mouth and indentations around eye sockets enhanced by choicest bisque and painting. $22,000/26,000
73. Exquisite French Bisque Bébé by Leon Casimir Bru, Size 2, with Rare Signed Bru Boots 12 ½” (32 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kidedged bisque shoulderplate with sculpted bosom and shoulderblades, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral-threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with heart-shaped upper lip, tongue tip, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid bébé body with kid-over-wooden upper arms, bisque forearms and hands, Chevrot hinged hips, wooden lower legs. Condition: generally excellent, tip of right middle finger chipped, very sturdy body. Marks: Bru Jne 2 (head) No 2 Bru Jne (shoulders) Bébé Bru Bte SGDG...(paper label on chest). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1884. Value Points: very beautiful face enhanced by splendid eyes and desirable “tongue tip” modeling, fine antique costume (may be original) and bonnet, undergarments, stockings, and rare black leather ankle boots with four silver button closure marked “Bru Jne Paris “ in oval and “2”. $17,000/23,000
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74. Grand German Dollhouse Castle with Elaborate Furnishings and Dolls, with Provenance 64” (163 cm.) w. x 22”d. x 42”. The rococo style grand threestory dollhouse is centered by a wide dramatic two-story center staircase framed by four various boudoirs or salons. The third floor features a grand ballroom which sweeps across the entire floor. The staircase is decorated with balconies and a series of Fragonard style paintings. Other rooms feature musical themes with harp, grand piano and violinists. The grand ballroom sparkles to the lights of floor and wall candelabras, and the floor is inlay parquet wood. The house is peopled with 50 little dollhouse dolls dressed in aristocratic costumes in the late 18th century manner; the dolls are posed in story tale settings, while those in the ballroom actually spin and twist around and around to four different music minuets including Luigi Boccherini’s “String Quintet in E, Op 11 No 5-Minuet”. The house is furnished with more 50 pieces of furniture with original cream painted finish accented with gilt, many with original paper labels. Condition: generally excellent, dancing mechanism, music and lights function well. Comments: Germany, 1950s, the house and furnishings are the workmanship of Maria and Rudolf Szalasi, who patented the design in 1951, believed to be a miniature presentation of the Herrenchiemsee castle of the German King Ludwig XVI; the dolls are by Erna Meyer, German dollmaker of the same era. Value Points: very rare and wonderfully preserved miniature world with perfectly functioning mechanism and music. The house was originally commissioned by the wife of Conrad Hilton, along with a nearly identical second castle that was displayed for many years in the front windows of Hilton Hotel in downtown Los Angeles. It is believed that only four or five of the palatial castles were ever made, each on special commission. This particular example is the only known with complete third floor fitted as a grand ballroom. $7000/9000
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75. French Musical Automaton “Marquis Fumeur” by Leopold Lambert 22” (56 cm.) Standing upon a patterned green velvet covered wooden base is a bisque head doll depicting a Marquis, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, dark painted lashes, brushstroked brows, slightly-parted lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair periwig over cork pate, carton torso and legs, wire upper arms, bisque forearms, wearing ivory silk costume of the court with lavish gilt thread ornamentation and lace jabot. He holds gold handled cane in his left hand and a cast brass cigarette holder in his right, and, when wound, appears to be smoking; a bellows activity causes the cigarette draft to move through his right arm and exhale through his mouth; alternately he lifts the cigarette holder to inhale, then turns his head and lifts his cane and then twirls it. Music plays throughout. Condition: generally excellent, music and motion function well. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau SGDG 2 (doll) L.B. (key). Comments: Leopold Lambert, circa 1890, the automaton appeared in their catalog as “Petit Marquis Fumeur”. Value Points: excellent presentation of the rare automaton with multiple movements and charming music. $3500/4500
76. Petite French Bisque Poupée by Gaultier in Original Costume of Anne de Bretagne 11” (28 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented
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nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupée body. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Gaultier, circa 1880, the doll is wearing her studio original rich burgundy velvet gown with faux ermine trim, matching cap and jewels, and has original ink script paper label “Anne de Bretagne” indicating her depiction as the Queen Consort of France from 1491-1498, and again 1499-1514 when she died at the young age of 36. Value Points: rare all-original presentation in remarkable state of preservation. $1800/2500
77. French Bisque Smiling Poupée by Leon Casimir Bru with Original Body
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and hands, beautiful ivory silk costume with metallic embroidery and lace, undergarments, shoes. Condition: generally excellent, restoration on fingers, one finger missing. Marks: E. Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, from his depose of 1872. Value Points: beautiful poupée with regal bearing enhanced by lovely costume, original rare body style. $3200/3800
78. American Portrait Dolls of George and Martha Washington by Dorothy Heizer 9 ½” (24 cm.) and 11”. Each is of padded fabric over wire armature with well-defined painted details of face and fingers, white mohair wig in traditional manner as depicted in period paintings of the couple; she is wearing (frail) mauve silk gown with lace overlay skirt and black embroidered bodice, two silk petticoats, fitted Charlotte cap, mauve silk slipper; and he is wearing blue and pale yellow military uniform, holding sword and tricorn hat, and with knee high black leather boots. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Dorothy Wendell Heizer (sewn on cloth labels). Comments: American artist, Dorothy Heizer, from her series of important American historical figures. Value Points: most artistic painting of features and superb costume detail. $2200/2800
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original luxury wig, wearing fine ecru silk gown with extended train and coral trim, matching bonnet, bone-handled parasol, tan leather ankle boots. $2700/3500
80. AllOriginal French Musical Automaton “The Russian Tea Server” by Leopold Lambert 20” (51 cm.) Standing upon a velvet-covered wooden base is a bisque-head doll with blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, brushstroked brows, painted lashes, closed mouth with outlined lips, carton torso and legs, bisque forearms, wearing Russian traditional costume with elaborate gold braid and passamenterie, pearl dangle necklace and velvet headdress with faux-jewels; when wound, she turns her head from side to side as though offering tea, lifting the tea pot and turning her arm as though pouring, then extending the tray in her left arm, and, finally, nodding her head up and down approvingly. Music plays. Condition: generally excellent, music and mechanism function well. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG. Comments: Leopold Lambert, circa 1890, the model appeared in the Lambert catalog as Bébé Russe, No 42. During the mid-1890s Paris was fascinated by the Russian royal family who visited the city a number of times; this automaton was among the luxury objects created in response to this interest. Value Points: all original automaton with lavish costume and accessories, with intriguing historical connection. $4500/6000
79. Beautiful French Bisque Poupée with Elegant Original Costume 17” (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, cobalt blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with accented pale lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid poupée body with gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1865. Value Points: very beautiful face with rich cobalt eyes enhancing the delicate complexion,
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81. Rare French Bisque Bébé Douillet for Jumeau in Original Costume 23” (58 cm.) Bisque socket head with unusual plump cheeks, small blue glass paperweight inset eyes with luminous depth, dark painted lashes and eyeliner, brush-stroked and multi-feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, dimpled chin, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: E. 9 D. (and artist check marks on head). Comments: Jumeau, circa 1890, the model’s marking commemorated Jumeau’s long-time loyal employee Douillet. Value Points: an exceptionally pretty French bébé with unusual expression, is perfectly preserved in virtually unplayed with condition, wearing original dress of burgundy silk and white patterned cashmere wool, undergarments, maroon knit stockings, fancy leather shoes with rosette trim signed L.D. $5500/7500
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82. Petite French Bisque Poupée, Size 0, by Gaultier with Trunk and Costumes 12” (30 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupée body with gusset jointing. Condition: generally excellent, patching on body. Marks: 0. Comments: Gaultier, circa 1875. Value Points: petite size 0, lovely eyes, the poupée is wearing antique ivory cotton sateen gown with fine detail of silk fringe trim, undergarments, leather shoes, along with early trunk with engraved image on interior, and containing two additional dresses, jackets, shawls, bonnet, night shirt, and undergarments. $2300/2900
83. French Bisque Poupée from Au Magasin des Enfants in Paris 17” (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, brilliant blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, ears pierced into head, blonde mohair wig
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over cork pate, French kid poupée body with gusset jointing. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Au Magasin des Enfants Passage de L’Opera Paris (stamp on torso). Comments: French, circa 1875. Value Points: delicate bisque contrasts pleasingly with the brilliant blue eyes, original wig with soft curls, sturdy kid body, wearing original silk gown. $2400/2800
back torso). Comments: Gaultier, with Gesland body, circa 1875. Value Points: sought after poupée model with rare body style, wonderfully detailed bisque limbs including bare feet, antique sheer muslin peignoir. $2500/3000
84. French Bisque Poupée with Original Rare Gesland Body and Bisque Hands and Feet
23” (58 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, very deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading and darker blue rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid poupée body with gusset jointing at hips, fine antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, some weakness of right upper leg, pierced ear holes pulled through. Marks: 6. Comments: Gaultier, circa 1875. Value Points: especially lovely pale bisque with splendid eyes. $2800/3300
85. French Bisque Poupée by Gaultier with Splendid Blue Eyes
18” (46 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, very delicate pale bisque, small blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, arched brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with pale accented lips, pierced ears, ash blonde mohair wig over cork pate, padded stockinette body over metal armature frame designed to allow articulation, bisque lower arms and legs, hands and bare feet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 4 (head) Gesland... (stamp on
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86. German Bisque Closed Mouth Child, Model X, by Kestner 15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head with plump face, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with wistful expression, accent line between the lips, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, costume included. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: X. Comments: Kestner, circa 1885. Value Points: sought-after model with wonderful bisque, original wig and pate, original body in near mint condition. $1100/1300
87. German Bisque Closed Mouth Child Doll by Kestner 12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 7. Comments: Kestner, circa 1885. Value Points: very fine quality of bisque on the plump-faced child, original body and body finish. $900/1200
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88. 19th Century Doll Carriage with Unusual Detailing 16” (41 cm.) The boat-shaped carriage with painted pale yellow sides decorated with colorful floral design has original unusual quilted silk lining, and is mounted on suspended frame and four spoked wheels, metal handle and wooden hand grip. Very good condition, some wear to finish on metal frame. Circa 1890. $400/500
89. Early German Bisque Closed Mouth Child by Kestner with Very Plump Face and Body 27” (69 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump cheeks and throat, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked tapered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden fully-jointed early body with attached ball joints and straight wrists, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, original body and body finish, two fingers repaired on left hand. Marks: 16 7. Comments: Kestner, circa 1880. Value Points: the robust facial shape is enhanced by fine subtly blushed complexion and beautifully painted lips and brows. $1800/2300
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90. Petite German Bisque Glass-Eyed Character, 114, by Kammer and Reinhardt 13” (33 cm.) Bisque socket head, small brown glass sleep eyes, fringe-painted upper lashes, one-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with downcast lips, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R 114 34. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, “Gretchen”, from the firm’s art character series, circa 1912, with rare glass eyes. Value Points: rare glass-eyed variation of firm’s pivotal model, with original body and body finish, and wearing original cotton dress, undergarments, and shoes. $2800/3500
91. German Bisque Pouty Character, “Marie”, Model 101, by Kammer and Reinhardt 12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted facial features, blue eyes with decorative glaze, thick black upper eye liner, one-stroke tapered brows, closed mouth with accent line between the pouty
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lips, blonde mohair wig with side coiled braids, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, wearing antique white cotton dress, undergarments, shoes, socks. Condition: generally excellent, few typical wig pulls at back crown rim. Marks: K*R 101 30. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1910, the model “Marie” from the early art reform character series. Value Points: lovely bisque, original wig, body and body finish, original costume on the petite sized doll. $1100/1300
92. German Bisque Miniature Pouty Character, 6969, by Gebruder Heubach 8” (20 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted facial features, dark blue intaglio eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, one-stroke brows, closed mouth with downcast pouting lips, brunette mohair wig with side-coiled braids, fivepiece paper mache body, Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 6969 5/0 Heubach (sunburst mark) Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912. Value Points: all original pouty painted-eye character has original wig, and is wearing original muslin pinafore dress, undergarments, socks and little leather shoes. $800/1100
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94. French Child’s Presentation Set “Petite Brodeuse” 10” (25 cm.) x 7”. The light wood box with decorative paper cover, centered by gilt lettered label “Petite Brodeuse”, hinges open to a well-fitted interior of embroidery tools and materials, including stamped linen samplers, little glass-fronted boxes of beads, little boxes with lithographed covers including a little girl holding a doll, wooden bobbins, bone sewing tools, silver scissors, and unusual fish-shaped bone tool. Excellent condition, all-original. French, circa 1890. $400/500
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philtrum, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R 114 64. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1910, the model “Gretchen” from the firm’s art character series. Value Points: very rare large size of the pivotal doll, with outstanding quality of sculpting, and absolutely flawless bisque overall, original body finish and wig. $5000/7500
25” (64 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted shaded blue eyes with darker pupil rims, thick black upper eyeliner, incised eyeliner, short tapered brows, accented nostrils of rounded-tip nose, closed mouth with very full shaded lips in petulant pouting pose, dimpled chin and
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wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, mohair lashes worn away on right eye. Marks: K made in Germany 14 JDK 241 (head) Germany (body). Comments: Kestner, the model is known as “Hilda’s older sister” in reference to its resemblance to the Hilda toddler model, circa 1915. Value Points: hard-to-find model with beautiful matte bisque, very fine quality of sculpting and painting of features, original body and body finish. $1100/1300
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96. German All-Bisque Miniature Doll, Model 150, by Kestner 9” (23 cm.) Onepiece bisque head and torso, blue glass eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, slightly-parted lips, four porcelain teeth, brunette human hair, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted blue stockings, black one-strap shoes, nicely costumed. Marks: 150 2 ½. Comments: Kestner, circa 1910. Value Points: pretty child with lovely expression. $400/500
95. Wonderful German Bisque Character, 241, by Kestner with Original Body and Wig
97. German All-Bisque Miniature Doll, Model 150, by Kestner
26” (66 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, short brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, brunette mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and
8” (20 cm.) One-piece bisque head and torso, blue glass eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, slightlyparted lips, four porcelain teeth, brunette human hair, peg-jointed
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bisque arms and legs, painted blue stockings, black onestrap shoes, nicely costumed. Marks: 150 3. Comments: Kestner, circa 1910. Value Points: especially fine quality of bisque enhances the deep modeling. $400/500
98. German Mohair “Tricky” Monkey by Schuco with Original Label 18” (46 cm.) Of dark brown curly mohair, with swivel head, large amber glass eyes, felt face with painted lips, white mohair beard, stitched-on ears, jointed arms and legs, and with internal mechanism which is activated by tail movement allowing the head to nod “Yes” or “No”. With original red plastic tag “Schuco Tricky” and Made in US Zone Germany. Excellent condition. Germany, Schuco, circa 1950. $500/700
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17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lower lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, outlined lips, two porcelain upper teeth, tongue, outlined lips, double chin, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: J made in Germany 13 247 JDK 13. Comments: Kestner, circa 1915. Value Points: wonderful modeling highlighted by impressed dimples in cheeks and lip corners, original wig, pate, and body with wonderful modeling of chubby baby folds. $900/1100
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100. Five German Miniature Porcelain Trinket Boxes with Scenes of Children Playing 3” (8 cm.) Each is all porcelain with removable lid for access to hollow interior, and each lid has a sculpted porcelain vignette
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depicting a scene of children at play, including little girl playing with dog, a ball and toy at his feet; mother with two little girls (lid re-glued); man with bagpipe and two little children dancing alongside; three children gazing at their reflections in a mirrored pool; and three little girls seated at a table playing with Noah’s Ark. Excellent condition but as noted. Germany, circa 1860, a wonderful section of childhood themes. $400/600
101. German Porcelain Lady Doll with Rare Coiffure 16” (41 cm.) Pink tinted porcelain shoulderhead with angular face, black sculpted hair looped over her ears and captured in a braided chignon at the back of her hair, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, aquiline nose, closed mouth with well-formed lips upturned at the corners, firmly-stuffed kid lady body, stitched and separated fingers, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1860. Value Points: rare model with especially pleasing facial expression and fancy coiffure, original body. $900/1200 100.
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102. 19th Century Oil Painting “Child Artist and Her Doll” by E.M. Vernay
about to add a few details to the doll’s appearance. The painting has original gilded wooden frame. Signed E.M. Vernay and with brass plaque bearing the artist name. Excellent condition. Circa 1870. $5000/7500
26” (66 cm.) x 22”. Depicting a young girl in white dress who is holding her doll in one hand, and holds a paint brush in the other, as though
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generally excellent. Marks: 2. Comments: French, circa 1875. Value Points: splendid eyes beautifully contrast the delicate bisque, very sturdy body. $1800/2200
104. Three German Porcelain Dresser Boxes with Scene of Child with Toys 2” (5 cm.) -5 ½”. Each is all porcelain trinket box with
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14” (36 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, delicately painted lashes and brows, rose blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French shapely kid poupée body, wearing blue velvet and silk antique ensemble, matching bonnet, undergarments, blue leather ankle boots with silver buttons. Condition:
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removable lid for access to hollow interior. Arranged upon the lid is a playful vignette of a seated child holding a toy Polichinelle and toy trumpet. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1860. $400/500
105. Rare German Porcelain Miniature “The Doll Nodder” 3 ¾” (10 cm.) Porcelain figure depicts a jester-costumed man with painted costume standing in a beseeching pose, a taufling doll held in each arm which he appears to be presenting to onlookers. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1860, Thuringia, mid-19th century, a series of merchant nodders was created at that time in various materials including paper mache and porcelain, this particular example of special relevance to doll collectors. $400/500
106. Petite French Porcelain Poupée with Original Body 12” (30 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead with pale pink tinted complexion, black painted hair with scalloped curls framing the face, painted blue eyes, black upper eyeliner, single-
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107. Five German Porcelain Miniature Trinket Boxes with Playful Scenes 3” (8 cm.) Each is all porcelain with removable lid for access to the hollow interior. Each piece is designed as a fireplace with attached mantel and mirror, and upon each mantel is arranged a vignette of a playful scene; including little kitten pulling a cart with Polichinelle figure; toy jester with horn seated on a drum; little boy with hoop; child jester holding the hand of a younger child; and Punch and Judy figures with curtained theatre-like background. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1860. $400/700 107. Detail
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108. Lovely French Bisque BlueEyed Bébé Triste, Size 13, by Emile Jumeau 28” (71 cm.) Bisque socket head with very full lower cheeks, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, lushly-painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, separately modeled pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fullyjointed body with straight wrists and plump limbs, lovely antique costume, bonnet, undergarments, and fancy leather ankle boots. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 13 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1884, this important model was sculpted by famed French artist, CarrierBelleuse. Value Points: finest bisque and painting on the desirable solemn-faced bébé model known as Bébé Triste. $9000/12,000
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109. Pair, French All-Bisque Mignonettes in Original Costumes and Presentation Box 5” (13 cm.) Each is all-bisque with swivel head on bisque torso, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig in 18th century manner, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1880. Value Points: the pair are presented in their original glass-fronted box, each wearing original silk court style costume of Marquis and Marquisette. $1200/1400
110. French Bisque BrownEyed Bébé E.J. with Wonderful Antique Costume 24” (61 cm.) Bisque socket head, large brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, separately applied pierced ears, original ash-blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose E. 11 J. (and artist checkmarks, head). Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1884. Value Points: beautiful amber brown eyes, finest bisque and painting, original wig, body and body finish, and fine antique costume comprising patterned cotton dress, undergarments, ruffled bonnet, stockings, leather shoes with brown silk rosettes. $3800/4400
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22” (56 cm.) Bisque socket head, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes with darker blue outer pupil rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, arched brushstroked brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, dimpled blushed chin, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and
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wooden fully-jointed body, antique aqua silk costume, el 114. Lab undergarments, lace ruffled bonnet, French aqua kid shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Paris 8. Comments: French, circa 1888, attributed to Henri Delcroix, whose firm existed only a few years. Value Points: bébés by the firm are quite rare to find, notable for their distinctive wide-eyed expression, this example with lovely gleaming complexion. $2800/3500
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114. French Bisque Bébé “Bleuette” in Labeled Bleuette Trunk with Trousseau
10” (25 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lower lashes, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Dep. Comments: for the French market, circa 1900. Value Points: the petite bébé has original wig, lashes, silk costume, and is presented in original box with “L’Ideal” label. $800/1000
11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lower lashes, four porcelain teeth, blonde human hair, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Unis France 71 149 301 (head) 2 (head). Comments: Bleuette, circa 1915, the doll is presented in her original leather case with label “Le Trousseau de Bleuette” inside the case; she is wearing original costume and owns a bounty of additional costumes and accessories. $1100/1300
9” (23 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lashes and brows, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, paper mache body jointed at shoulders and hips, painted shoes and socks. Marks: 1079 S&H Halbig Germany. Comments: Halbig, for the French market, circa 1900. Value Points: the little girl is wearing original silk costume and bonnet, with original silk banner “Je Me Deshabille”. $500/700
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115. French Bisque “Bleuette” with Original Body Label, Case and Original Costumes 11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, dark blue glass sleep eyes, lashes, painted lower lashes, brows, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, brunette human hair, French composition and wooden fully jointed body, wearing checkered dress, undergarments, shoes and socks. Condition: generally excellent, paint wear on upper thigh. Marks: 71 Unis France 149 301 1 ½ (head) Bleuette Modele Depose (body paper label). Comments: Bleuette, circa 1920, from Gautier-Langereau. Value Points: the doll is presented in plaid twill carrying case along with three additional original dresses, nylon night gown, vinyl raincoat, hat and boots, umbrella, two playsuits, and other accessories. $800/1100
116. French Bisque Bleuette Genre in Original Rare Costume 12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, dark blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lower lashes, brows, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, brunette human hair, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, wearing brown velvet patterned dress, undergarments, stockings, shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 71 Unis France 149 301 2 (head) 2 (torso) 1 (feet). Comments: Bleuette genre, circa 1915. Value Points: very pretty bébé with perfect lashes, original body. $600/900 116.
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117. Sonneberg Bisque Clapping Jester with Rare Sculpted Cap 13” (33 cm.) Bisque head with flanged neck, untinted white complexion with painted jester decorations, sculpted grey cap with bisque unruly tufts of hair at the sides, cloth pom-pom at his crown, blue glass eyes, closed mouth with wide smile with painted teeth, wooden torso with bellows which, when squeezed, causes the arms to clap together and the head to tilt forward, wooden arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 3 AC. Comments: Sonneberg, for the French market, circa 1890. Value Points: the amusing bellows mechanical toy has rare sculpted cap and hair, and is wearing original costume. $900/1300
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118. French Brown-Eyed Bisque “Eden Bébé” by Fleischmann & Blodel 22” (56 cm.) Bisque socket head, amber-brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, blushed eye shadow, painted lashes, brushstroked brows with feathered details, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, open mouth, shaded and outlined lips, row of tiny porcelain teeth, pierced ears, auburn mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fullyjointed body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent, original body and body finish albeit scuffed and tip of baby finger missing. Marks: Eden Bébé Paris 9. Comments: Fleischmann & Blodel, circa 1895, the firm registered the model in 1890. Value Points: very expressive features with especially beautiful complexion, dramatic large eyes in rare-to-find amber color. $1100/1400
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119. German Bisque Googly by Theodor Recknagel 8” (20 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, blonde tinted baby hair, large blue glass painted googly eyes in downcast side-glancing pose, short dash brows, button nose, closed mouth with impish smile, composition body jointed at shoulders and hips, pretty antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: R 49 A Germany. Comments: Theodore Recknagel, circa 1920. Value Points: seldom found googly with wonderful expression of eyes. $400/500
120. American Cloth Character Doll “Martha” by Georgene Novelties 13” (33 cm.) All-cloth doll with printed and pressed facial features, blue side-glancing eyes, real lashes, short dash brows, closed mouth, blushed cheeks, short curly white hair, stitch-jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: An Original Georgene Novelty/Art in Cloth Dolls, paper wrist tag, which is stamped “Martha” and “5021”. Comments: Georgene Novelty, the doll was likely designed to portray Martha Washington, circa 1930s. Value Points: wearing original floral-print lavender dress with organdy shawl and carrying pastel pom-pom flowers. $400/500
121. Italian Felt Character Girl, Series 109, by Lenci in Original Costume 23” (58 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, brown side-glancing eyes, grey eye shadow, painted upper lashes, fringed brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, pronounced accent dots on lower lip, brunette mohair
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wig with ringlet curls onto the shoulders, felt body with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Lenci, circa 1926, from their early luxury 109 model. Value Points: the wistful-faced doll is wearing original teal blue felt capelet-jacket over rose felt dress with white felt yoke, undergarment, teal blue felt shoes, socks. $800/1100
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122. Italian Felt Miniature Doll by Lenci in Original Costume 9” (23 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, brown side-glancing “O” shaped eyes, long upper curly lashes, closed mouth, black felt hair, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Lenci, circa 1935. Value Points: in near mint condition, the doll wears original mountaineer hiking costume comprising brown felt hat with felt flowers, matching shorts and laced sandals, white “fur” trimmed vest, and carrying wooden hiking stick. $400/500
123. Rare French Art Deco Doll in Original Mountain Hiking Costume
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19” (48 cm.) Firmly-shaped heart-shaped head, silk cover with hand painted and stitched features, brown side-glancing stitch-threaded eyes with grey eye shadow, tiny button-shaped nose, pertly-shaped stitched bright red lips, silk thread hair in short side-parted bob, tautly-stretched silk covered body with long slender limbs. Condition: generally excellent, small silk wear on front torso, few moth holes in costume. Marks: (see photo of stamp on torso) Jane (ink script on both boot soles). Comments: French, circa 1920s. Value Points: very rare
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125. Two German Mohair Miniature Kittens by Steiff 4 ½” (11 cm.) 7-6”. Each is firmly-stuffed with mohair coat, green glass eyes, and ribbon bow with brass bell, including black and white tabby kitten and yellow tabby cat with pink embroidered nose and extended tail. Each has original Steiff button in ear. Germany, Steiff, 1950s. $300/400
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126. German Bisque Musical Mechanical “The Busy Farmyard Scene” by Zinner and Sohne
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15” (38 cm.) l. x 11” x 10”. Arranged on a wooden base with lithographed paper cover and painted background scene of a Swiss mountain village, is a wooden shed, two bisque dolls with blue glass eyes and original folklore costumes, four feathered chickens and roosters, saddled donkey, along with various shrubs and flowers. When wound with porcelain knob at the front, music plays, the little girl tosses feed to the chickens and roosters at her feet, the boy directs the donkey forward, and the brown cow moves to and fro; meanwhile the rooster crows and the cow moos. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Zinner and Sohne, circa 1890. Value Points: rare luxury details with five different actions, various sounds and music, original costumes. $2500/3500
127. German Bisque GlassEyed Character, 6970, by Gebruder Heubach with Original Signed Body 17” (43 cm.) Pink-tinted bisque socket head, small blue glass sleep eyes, short painted lashes, short feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with well-defined accented lips, very full cheeks and chin, mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 6970 7 (Heubach sunburst mark) Germany (head) (original HolzMasse stamp on body). Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1915. Value Points: especially fine subtle blushing of complexion enhances the well-detailed modeling around the mouth and chin, rarer glasseyed variation of the model, original body and body finish, antique costume. $1200/1500
124. Large German Bisque Glass-Eyed Character, 7246, by Gebruder Heubach 28” (71 cm.) Pink-tinted bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, thickly-fringed brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with downcast lips in pouting expression, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 7246 12 Heubach (sunburst mark) Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1915. Value Points: very expressive details of facial modeling enhanced by finest bisque and painting, the model is especially rare in this larger size. $1400/1800
128. German Bisque Glass-Eyed Character, 7660, by Gebruder Heubach 15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head with pink-tinted bisque, blue glass
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sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth modeled as though open with defined tongue tip, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden toddler body jointed at shoulders and hips, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, body retouched. Marks: 7660 5 Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912. Value Points: rarely found model with unusual detail of sculpting around the mouth, fine quality of bisque and painting. $900/1200
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129. Sonneberg Bisque Closed Mouth Doll in Original Traditional Costume
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13” (33 cm.) Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, brown glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, rose blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, brunette human hair, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 3. Comments: Sonneberg, circa 1885. Value Points: wearing original traditional costume in well-preserved state. $800/1200
130. German Wooden Doll Furniture with Bavarian Painted Decorations 9” (23 cm.) h. loom. The matching eight piece set is all wooden with painted finish to simulate wood grain and decorative colorful flowers and scrolls, including rare weaving loom, two blanket chests with removable lids (one with bench back), cradle, two chairs, table with drawers, and drawer chest. Excellent condition. Germany, Bavaria, early 1900s. $900/1300
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hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, nicely costumed. Marks: Dep 8. Comments: for the French market, circa 1895. Value Points: especially fine quality of bisque and dramatic large eyes, original body and body finish. $1600/2300
133. All-Original Early German Closed Mouth Doll by Simon and Halbig 8” (20 cm.) Solid domed bisque shoulderhead, bright blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, singlestroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, firmly-stuffed original muslin body, bisque lower arms and hands, blonde mohair wig. Condition: near mint. Comments: Germany, Simon and Halbig, circa 1880. Value Points: in perfectly preserved original state, the early doll with beautiful face is wearing original traditional costume. $800/1100
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131. Petite French Bisque Brown-Eyed Poupée in Original Traditional Costume 10” (25 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, brown glass inset eyes, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, slender kid shapely poupée body. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1880. Value Points: perfectly-preserved lady in fine original regional costume with embroidered details, very sturdy original body. $900/1200
132. French Bisque Closed Mouth Bébé “Dep”
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20” (51 cm.) Bisque socket head, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, dimpled chin and philtrum, pierced ears, brunette human
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generally excellent. Marks: 1159 Germany Halbig S&H 10 (head) Bébé Jumeau Diplome d’Honneur (body). Comments: SFBJ, circa 1910, for the French market. Value Points: beautiful model with fine quality bisque, adult lady body, original Brittany folklore costume with gold metallic trim on velvet jacket, silver cross, red woolen skirt, undergarments, wooden sabots. $2400/2800
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134. Bisque Lady Doll for the French Market in Elaborate Original Brittany Costume 26” (66 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lower lashes, slightly modeled brushstroked brows with decorative glaze, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, accented lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette human hair hand-tied wig in upswept fashion, French composition and wooden ball-jointed body with adult lady shape, elongated limbs. Condition:
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10” (25 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, pierced ears, auburn mohair wig over cork pate, shapely kid poupée body. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: attributed to Jumeau, circa 1880. Value Points: in perfectly-preserved pristine state, the doll wears multi-layered original folklore costume and coiffe, wooden clogs, and is in rare tiny size. $1200/1400
137. Terra Cotta Cossack Soldier with Jointed Arms and Modeled Uniform 10” (25 cm.) Of very firm terra cotta or paper mache, with one piece head, torso and feet, and with jointed arms; having painted features, blue outlined eyes, closed mouth in smiling expression, painted teeth, sculpted black uniform as robe with gilt accents, 137. sabre, collar and cuffs, black cap with gold star. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: late 1800s, the doll represents a Cossack soldier in uniform. Value Points: well detailed painting of uniform and accessories, articulated arms. $200/300
138. Rare Italian Felt Character, Model 100/23, by Lenci in Military Parade Costume 17 ½” (44 cm.) Felt socket head with pressed and painted facial features, brown side-glancing eyes, pronounced grey lower eye shadow, brown painted lashes, accented nostrils, closed mouth, dimpled chin, brunette mohair wig, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Lenci Torino (silver label, with pencil script 100/23 on reverse side). Comments: Lenci, circa 1933, the classic 300 model was re-labeled as 100 series in that year by Lenci; 23 is the specific model. Value Points: pristine condition of the rare model with well-tailed parade costume including bi-corn feathered hat with medallion, and carrying wooden sword. $1400/1800
Diana Serra Cary wit her Collection
In 1921, the then-three-year old adorable Baby Peggy began her career in Hollywood silent films, and in the next two years made nearly 150 comedy films. Her film career was largely during the silent era where she shared top billing with luminaries such as Clara Bow. So popular was she that at the tender age of five, major 139. German Bisque Solemn-Faced Portrait of “Baby Peggy” by Amberg 21” (53 cm.) Bisque shoulder head, brown glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted curly lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with very full accented lips, kid gusset-jointed body with bisque forearms, nicely-costumed. Condition: generally excellent, kid body has some wear. Marks: 1924c. 4 L.A.&S. NY Germany 50 982/2. Comments: shoulderhead variation of the portrait doll of the child film star, Baby Peggy, commissioned by the New York import firm of Amberg, circa 1924. The doll was originally gifted to the noted Hollywoodiana collector, Billie Nelson 139. Tyrell by Baby Peggy in 1976, and after the death of the Tyrell the doll returned to the hands of Baby Peggy (note on back of doll head). Value Points: rarely found model with enchanting expression is from the private collection of Diana Serra Cary, known as “Baby Peggy”. $1200/1400
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companies began to ask for her endorsements, including doll makers. Yet her career was short-lived, falling victim to the Great Depression and the new popular talking films of the 1930s. As the years went on, Baby Peggy became Diana Serra Cary, and lived to the grand age of 101 until her passing in 2020. During her later years, the actress sought out the dolls that had borne her name in the early years, and these dolls, from her personal holdings, are being offered here to collectors on behalf of her loving family.
140. American Composition Celebrity Doll “Baby Peggy” by Amberg 19” (48 cm.) Composition shoulder head of chubbyfaced girl with sculpted black hair in short bob and bangs, painted facial features, dark brown outlined eyes, painted curly upper lashes and short feathered brows, closed mouth with smiling expression and painted teeth, muslin torso and upper limbs, composition lower limbs. Condition: generally excellent, original finish with some light flaking. Marks: Baby Peggy Diana S.C. 8/30/96 (ink lettered on doll by Diana Cary). Comments: Amberg, portrait doll of the early film child star Baby Peggy, circa 1928. Value Points: rare doll from the private collection of the Diana Serra Cary, known as “Baby Peggy”; the doll appeared in a celebrity early photo of Baby Peggy. $700/900
141. German Bisque Smiling Portrait Doll of “Baby Peggy” by Amberg 18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lashes, short feathered 141. brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with impishly-smiling expression, accent line between the lips, impressed dimples, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Germany 1924 c. L.A. & S NY 50 973/3. Comments: portrait model of the Hollywood child film star, Baby Peggy, commissioned in Germany for Louis Amberg, circa 1924. The doll was originally gifted to the noted Hollywoodiana collector, Billie Nelson Tyrell by Baby Peggy in 1976, and after the death of the Tyrell the doll returned to the hands of Baby Peggy (note on back of doll head). Value Points: rarely found model with enchanting expression is from the private collection of Diana Serra Cary, known as “Baby Peggy”. $1200/1800 poster “Little Red Riding Hood”
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142. German Bisque Smiling Portrait Doll of “Baby Peggy” by Amberg 21” (53 cm.) Bisque shoulder head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with very full accented lips, kid gusset-jointed body with bisque forearms, nicelycostumed. Condition: 142. generally excellent. Marks: 1924 c. L.A.&S. NY Germany 50 983/2. Comments: shoulderhead variation of the portrait doll of the child film star, Baby Peggy, commissioned by the New York import firm of Amberg, circa 1924. Value Points: rarely found model with enchanting expression is from the private collection of Diana Serra Cary, known as “Baby Peggy”, with rare early celluloid pin “Club Member Baby Peggy Movies”. $1100/1300
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143. American Composition Celebrity Doll “Baby Peggy” by Amberg 19” (48 cm.) Composition shoulderhead of chubby-faced girl with sculpted black hair in short bob and bangs, painted facial features, dark brown outlined eyes, painted curly upper lashes and short feathered brows, closed mouth with smiling expression and painted teeth, muslin torso and upper limbs, composition lower limbs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Baby Peggy “The Nation’s Darling” copr. 1928 L.A.&S N.Y. Made by exclusive arrangement with Baby Peggy Montgomery thru Century Film Corp. (cloth label on costume) Baby Peggy D.S.C. 8/30/96 (ink lettered notation on doll by Diana Cary). Comments: Amberg, portrait doll of the early film child star, circa 1928. Value Points: the doll is wearing original tagged dress, is rare to find, and is from the private collection of the Diana Serra Cary, known as “Baby Peggy”. $700/900
144. American Composition “Baby Peggy” in Original Costume 19” (48 cm.) Composition shoulderhead of chubby toddler, painted dark brown eyes with upper
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eyeliner, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth in smiling expression with impressed lip corner dimples, painted teeth, brunette bobbed wig, muslin torso, composition lower arms and legs. Condition: very good, repaint to arms. Comments: possibly Amberg, wigged variation of their “Baby Peggy” celebrity child doll, circa 1928. Value Points: wearing original pink cotton dress, slip and cap, the rare doll is from the private collection of the Diana Serra Cary, known as “Baby Peggy”. $400/500
145. American Cloth Doll as “Baby Peggy” from her Private Collection 14” (36 cm.) Cloth head with flat-dimensional face, shaped brown hair in short bob and bangs, oil painted complexion and facial features, brown wide eyes, painted upper lashes, red eyeliner, single-stroke brows, detailed nose, rosebud shaped lips, blushed cheeks, jointed arms and legs, wearing plaid school girl dress. Condition: very good, wear to body, nice original paint on face and hair. Marks: “Baby Peggy” 8/30/96 (ink lettered on doll). Comments: portrait doll of the early Hollywood film child star Baby Peggy, circa 1930s. Value Points: rarely found doll is from the private collection of the Diana Serra Cary, known as “Baby Peggy”. $400/500
146. English Cloth “Baby Peggy” by Chad Valley 17” (43 cm.) Felt socket head with rounded face, glass-like dark side-glancing eyes in classic Baby Peggy gaze, painted side lashes, accented nostrils, thin-line smile, brunette mohair bobbed wig, velvet body with jointing at shoulders and hips, wearing red felt jumper with yellow felt trim, red jersey knit shirt, matching cloche, red felt shoes, undergarments. Condition: good, some moth holes on face, few mends on costume. Marks: Chad Valley Made in England (metal pin on torso and dress tag). Comments: Chad Valley, circa 1930s, their presentation of the child star Baby Peggy. Value Points: rare doll by that firm with winsome expression, from the private collection of the Diana Serra Cary, known as “Baby Peggy”. $600/900
147. Spanish Cloth Doll by NATI with Lever-Moving Eyes and Head 21” (53 cm.) Felt head with pressed and painted facial features, head movement by a lever at the back of head, blue glass eyes which open and close by another ever at the back of head, closed mouth, blonde wig, muslin body, jointing at shoulders and
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hips. Condition: fair/good, some few moth holes on head and costume, stain on arm. Comments: NATI, circa 1930s. Value Points: seldom-found doll with two rare mechanisms, wearing original vibrant dress of blue felt and yellow organdy, matching cap, undergarments, shoes and socks. $400/500
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148. French Bisque Bébé 1907 in Especially Wonderful Antique Costume 32” (81 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, brunette hand-tied human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fullyjointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1907 15 (head) Bébé Jumeau Diplome d’honneur (body). Comments: Jumeau/SFBJ, circa 1907. Value Points: rich brown eyes contrast the delicate complexion, the doll is wearing outstanding multi-layered white pique costume with elaborate embroidery and cutwork. $1800/2200
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149. French Maplewood Doll’s Cheval Mirror 12” (30 cm.) Of fine maplewood having carving to simulate bamboo, the cheval mirror has matching frame and is designed tilt front to back for various angles. Excellent condition. French, circa 1885, the maplewood furniture was popular for doll accessories at that time, although examples of the cheval mirror are very rare to find. $300/400
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151. Beautiful French Bisque Bébé by Gaultier with Original A La Tentation Boutique Label
pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, antique embroidered costume and ruffled bonnet, leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 11 F.G. (in scroll, head) A La Tentation Guyot...(body). Comments: Gaultier, circa 1888, the bébé was original presented at A La Tentation, the Paris doll shop of Monsieur Guyot, on Passage Vendome. Value Points: beautiful and rare facial expression and painting. $3500/4500
29” (74 cm.) Bisque socket head, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted dark curly lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and multi-feathered brows, shaded nostrils, open mouth with outlined lips, heart-shaped upper lip, two rows of tiny porcelain teeth, pierced ears, auburn mohair wig over cork
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152. French Bisque Bébé by Emile Jumeau with Rare Incised Depose Mark
artist check marks) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1883, the model was made for only one or two years. Value Points: lovely brown eyes on the early bébé model, original body, body finish. $3800/4300
19” (48 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows with feathered detailing, rose blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, lovely antique costume including original Jumeau earrings. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Jumeau 8 (incised, and
152.1. German Porcelain Miniature Tea Set 5” (13 cm.) h. pot. Of white porcelain with brown painted edging, gold accents and painted blue floral decorations, the set comprises lidded tea pot, creamer, lidded sugar, and six plates, six cups and six saucers.
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Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1890. $200/300
153. French Bisque Closed Mouth Bébé by Emile Jumeau, Original Jumeau Dress and Shoes 22” (56 cm.) Bisque socket head, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with shaded outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 10 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1888. Value Points: beautiful complexion and eyes, original body and body finish, and wearing original blue flowered Jumeau dress, undergarments, fancy bonnet, “Bébé” pin, socks, and signed Jumeau shoes. $3200/3800
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154. French Bisque Bébé Jumeau with Original Jumeau Dress and Signed Jumeau Shoes 22” (56 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, shaded lips, row of porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette human hair over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 10 Tete Jumeau
1 (head) Bébé Jumeau Bte SGDG Depose (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1895. Value Points: in fine unplayed with condition, original body and body finish, the bébé is wearing original blue flowered chemise dress, undergarments, blue Jumeau socks, and Jumeau shoes with brown silk bows signed “10 Paris Depose” with bee symbol. $2200/2500
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155. Very Rare American Wooden Schoenhut Girl, Model 106, with Carved Hair and Bonnet 19” (48 cm.) All-wooden doll with socket head, carved hair with forelock and side curls peeking from beneath the sculpted cap, intaglio blue eyes, white eyedots, fringed brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, wooden spring-jointed body, antique costume including Schoenhut shoes. Condition: generally excellent, original painted finish with nose rub and some rubs on bonnet. Marks: Schoenhut Doll Pat. Jan 17, ‘11 USA. Comments: Schoenhut, introduced in 1912 and made for four years only, the very rare carved bonnet girl was the last of the carved hair girls made by Schoenhut. Value Points: fine original painting is wonderfully preserved, the hat decorated with classic yellow and red flowers and green leaves, with gilt banding. $1800/2500
156. German Cloth Character Doll “Kleines du Mein”, Type VII by Kathe Kruse 14” (36 cm.) All-cloth doll with early three-seam head, firmly-stuffed and oil-painted head, painted brown hair with forelock curls, painted brown eyes with shaded detail, black and brown upper eyeliner, accented nostrils, closed mouth with downcast lips, stitchjointed shoulders, disc-jointed legs with wide hips, separately-stitched thumbs, sweet antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Kathe Kruse 2198 (partially illegible). Comments: Kathe Kruse, the Type VII model known as “Kleines du Mein”, the petite doll was made from 1927-1930 as a smaller version of the earlier 17” Type I model. Value Points: beautiful face and painting on the wistful-faced rare character. $1100/1400
157. German Mohair Kitten on Cast Iron Wheel Base
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11” (28 cm.) Firmly stuffed light brown mohair kitten with clear glass eyes, long tail, fabric ears, is posed upon a cast iron base with spoked wheels. Condition: ears are replaced. Comments: Germany, attributed to Steiff, early 1900s. Value Points: rare to find early wheeled toy. $300/400
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thumb, disc-jointed very plump legs, knit sweater and pants, socks, leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Kathe Kruse 1131 Germany (feet). Comments: Kathe Kruse, Type I, circa 1915. Value Points: the artistic painting of the young boy’s features is superb, and enhanced by his very fine original state of preservation. $2800/3500
17” (43 cm.) All-cloth doll with pressed and oil-painted facial features, blue downcast eyes with prominent pupils and white eye dots, black and brown upper eyeliner, accented nostrils, closed mouth with downcast pouting lips, painted brown hair with forehead swirl of curls, blushed ears, stitch-jointed arms, separately-stitched
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159. American Wooden Doll with Carved Wooden Hair, Model 202, by Schoenhut
January 17, ‘11 USA & Foreign Countries. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1912. Value Points: especially fine carving of eyes, fine original finish. $800/1100
16” (41 cm.) All carved wooden doll, socket head, carved boyish hair with forelock curl detail and deeply incised detail of overall comb marks, intaglio brown painted eyes with white eye dots, black upper eyeliner, tinted brows, strong nose, all-wooden spring-jointed body, stocking groove in thigh, wearing cotton baseball uniform in the antique style. Condition: structurally excellent, finish is original with some typical light crazing. Marks: Schoenhut Doll Pat. January 17, ‘11 USA & Foreign Countries. Comments: Schoenhut, rare transition era doll of the Graziano model 202, 1912, made for one year only. Value Points: sought-after rarely-found model is a fine sculptural depiction of a pensive faced older child. $1800/2300
161. American Clockwork Mechanical Toy by Arthur Hotchkiss and Ives, Original Box 10” (25 cm.) Of cast metal, depicting aged man with brown painted hood, painted facial features, long moustache and beard, metal torso containing mechanism, wooden legs, over-sized metal feet with wooden rollers hidden inside the shoes. When wound, the figure moves forward. Condition, mechanism functions well, original painted finish with some light flaking on hood, costume has some wear. Comments: patented by Arthur Hotchkiss in 1875, made by Ives Company; the toy was made in a series of nine different models, this designed to portray Santa Claus. Value Points: the rare early American toy is preserved in his original box with relics of paper label. $1200/1500
160. American Carved Wooden Doll by Schoenhut with Deep Intaglio Eyes 16” (41 cm.) All wooden doll, carved socket head with deeply-impressed intaglio blue eyes, pronounced black pupils, white eye dots, black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, rounded nose tip, closed mouth, impressed chin dimple, blonde mohair wig, all-wooden spring-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, original finish, small paint wear on upper lip and hands. Marks: Schoenhut Doll Pat.
162. American Wooden Character by Schoenhut with Fine Original Finish 19” (48 cm.) All wooden doll, carved socket head, intaglio blue eyes with pronounced black pupils and white eye dots, lightly feathered
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excellent. Marks: Schoenhut Doll Pat. Jan. 17, ‘11 USA & Foreign Countries. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1912. Value Points: especially fine preservation of original painting on both face and body, original wig. $700/900
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163. Chinese Wooden Manchu Woman with Carved Wooden Coiffure from Door of Hope
164. Chinese Wooden Bride and Groom in Traditional Silk Costumes from Door of Hope Mission 12” (30 cm.) Each has carved wooden head with defined and tinted facial features, the bride with coiled chignon decorated with a band of roses, and the groom with black tinted hair, each with firmly stuffed cloth body and wooden lower arms. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Chinese Door of Hope Mission circa 1925. Value Points: the couple wear their elaborate original wedding costumes, the bride in traditional red silk and the groom with royal purple robes enhanced with medallion panel. $800/1100
11” (28 cm.) Carved wooden head with well-defined features, tinted eyes, brows and lips, painted black hair 163. Back with unusual sculpting at nape, straight-outline of painting around the forehead to indicate matron status, and carved wooden head-piece with painted decorative detail, firmly-stuffed cloth body, carved wooden hands and lower legs with unusual carved wooden heeled slippers. Condition: generally excellent, some fading of kimono. Comments: Chinese wooden Door of Hope doll, late 1920s. Value Points: wearing her original coral silk kimono and patterned pants, the doll has very rare original carved wooden head-dress and carved wooden slippers. $1100/1500
165. 19th Century Wooden Doll with Mannequin Body and Uniquely Sculpted Head 17” (43 cm.) All-wooden doll with socket head, carved detail of short curly hair in the man’s style of 1850s, carved facial features with tinted detail of eyes and mouth, dowel jointing at shoulders, elbows,
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166. Rare Mid-19th Century Artist Mannequin in Grand Size 34” (86 cm.) All-wooden with solid bald head, swivel neck, carved definition of facial features including eye outlines, nostrils and lips, two-part torso with defined ribbing and swivel ball waist, dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips and knees, defined finger and toe nails. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: the artist’s mannequin forms, described in German wholesaler catalogs as “academicfiguren” appeared as early as the late 18th century, and were made in 19 sizes, designed for use as models in art studios. The design was used by Leon Casimir Bru for his 1867 deposed poupée body, of which it is a near exact copy except with refined finishing of the wood. Value Points: important study figure in 19th century doll history, this being one of the largest sizes made. $1200/1600
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167. Early Continental Wooden Doll with Articulated Body and Original Costume 26” (66 cm.) Allwooden doll with oval shaped head, elongated throat, high domed forehead, heavily p Ca ed Fitt 67. modeled eyelids, brown enamel eyes, thin feathered brows, aquiline nose with accented nostrils, closed mouth, blushed cheeks, tendrils of blonde mohair curls at the sides of head, shapely torso, dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips, knees and ankles. Condition: generally excellent, original finish on head, three fingers restored and retouch to hands, most of original hair is missing. Comments: Continental, late 1700s. Value Points: outstanding early wooden doll with complete articulation, fine state of original painted finish of face, wearing original ivory silk costume with richly encrusted gold metallic embroidery, matching slippers, fitted cap with gilt metallic jeweled embroidery. $6000/8500
168. Rare Early Period French Bisque Bébé by Mothereau with Rare Markings 21” (53 cm.) Bisque socket head with very full cheeks and chin, delicate complexion, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauveblushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with delicately-shaped outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: J (symbol) M. Comments: Mothereau, early period bébé, circa 1878. The Mothereau firm was short-lived, creating dolls only from about 1878 to 1882, in very limited production. Value Points: rare doll with beautiful modeling, very fine quality of bisque and delicate painting highlighted by finest painting of lips, beautiful antique silk dress, ruffled bonnet, undergarments, leather shoes. $6500/8500
169. Mahogany Doll-Sized Harp with Brass Accents 25” (64 cm.) The richly-grained mahogany harp with elegant shaping is embellished with an embossed brass finial and ring. Excellent condition. $400/500
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170. French Bisque Bébé by Emile Jumeau in Beautiful Antique Costume 18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted long lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: D (incised) Depose Tete Jumeau 7 (red stamp) Bébé Jumeau (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1885. Value Points: very beautiful creamy bisque with artistic painting of lashes and brows, original wig, body, body finish, original Jumeau earrings, and wearing fine antique silk dress with quilted skirt panels and yoke, and with leather shoes by Alart with brown silk rosettes impressed with full figure of a doll. $3200/3800
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171. Three 19th Century Miniature Fairy Lamps 8” (20 cm.) Including brass oil lamp with ribbed design, original fittings and glass shade and original white milk glass shade with floral design; green glass oil lamp with original fittings and original thin tube shade; and pressed glass oil lamp with original fittings and original matching glass shade. Excellent condition. American, late 1800s, rare to find in this miniature size known as “fairy lamps”. $500/700
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173. Gorgeous French Bisque Poupée with Kidover-Wooden Body and Bisque Arms 19” (48 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, brilliant cobalt blue glass eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, delicately arched brows, mauve blushed eye shadow, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with pale accented lips, ears pierced into hear, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, shapely wooden body with kid-cover, dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, wooden lower legs, bisque forehead. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1867. Value Points: gorgeous face with very fine bisque and painting, original wig, rare original body in wonderful state of preservation and including bisque hands with fine sculpting; included is lovely antique costume. $3700/4500
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174. French Bisque Deposed Smiling Poupée by Leon Casimir Bru with Bisque Arms 14” (36 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kidedged bisque shoulderplate, light blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, feathered
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brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, kid poupée body with squarecut collarette, gusset jointing at hips and knees, bisque arms from below the elbows, bisque hands with individually sculpted fingers, fine antique costume, undergarments, leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent, body very sturdy. Marks: D. Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1872, the very distinctive model was deposed in Paris in that year. Value Points: very choice bisque, expression, and painting of features, sturdy original rare body and hands, lovely costume. $2800/3500
175. French All-Bisque Mignonette with Original Wig and Costume 4” (10 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair hip-length wig, all-bisque body with peg-jointing at shoulders and hips, painted white stockings and two-strap shoes, wearing striped silk dress with extended train. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1880. Value Points: lovely gentle expression, original luxe wig. $500/600
176. French All-Bisque Mignonette with Cobalt Blue Eyes 4” (10 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, brilliant cobalt blue glass eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth, pertly shaped lips, brunette mohair wig, pegjointed bisque arms and legs, painted white stockings and black onestrap shoes, silk costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1882. Value Points: charming expression on the petite mignonette. $400/500
177. Rare French Bisque Gentleman Poupée with Sculpted Hair by Gaultier 17” (43 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead, sculpted short brown hair with arranged curls around the forehead, painted blue eyes with decorative
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lower glaze, black upper eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, kid poupée body with gusset jointing at elbows, hips and knees, wearing gentleman’s suit, vest and cape. Condition: generally excellent, very sturdy body. Comments: Gaultier, circa 1865, their earliest poupée model, an identical example with black sculpted hair is shown in The Encyclopedia of French Dolls by François and Danielle Theimer, page 234. Value Points: rare doll with exceptional quality of sculpted hair, painted eyes, very sturdy body. $2800/3500
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180. Petite French Bisque Blue-Eyed Bébé by Emile Jumeau, Size 2 10” (25 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, antique costume (few moth holes). Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 2 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1888. Value Points: fine creamy bisque beautifully contrasts the brilliant blue eyes, original body and body finish. $2800/3200
181. Beautiful French Bisque Bébé Triste, Size 10, by Emile Jumeau
178. Fine German Porcelain Statuary of Bacchus and Ariadne by Ludwigsburg Porzellanfabrick 17” (43 cm.) The cast porcelain statuary depicts the figures of Bacchus, god of wine, and his beloved Ariadne, posed with garlands of grapes in their hands and forming a coronet on Bacchus’ head, with exceptional detail of sculpted curly hair enhanced with blushed details overall the bodies, and he holding a goblet for wine. The statuary is marked with blue stamp of intertwined C letters below a crown. Excellent condition. Germany, Ludwigsburg Porzellanfabrick, the 18th century firm used the double C/crown mark during the mid-1800s. $700/900
179. German Porcelain Statuary of Wine Revelers 9” (23 cm.) Of very fine porcelain, arranged upon a porcelain ground with tree stump vases in the background are three bacchanalian revelers, their sculpted hair decorated with vines of grapes, their bodies draped in blue robes, and their hands held aloft with wine goblets. Excellent condition. Germany, late 19th century. $500/700
22” (56 cm.) Bisque socket head with very full cheeks and chin, dark blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, heavy eyelids, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined shaped lips, separately-modeled pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork 178, 179. pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 10 (head) Bébé Jumeau Diplome d’Honneur (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1884, the wistful-faced model sculpted by the noted French artist Carrier Belleuse as special commission from Jumeau. Value Points: very beautiful creamy bisque enhanced by most artistic subtle blush of eyelids, cheeks and chin, original wig, body and body finish, lovely antique costume and bonnet. $9000/11,500
182. Petite French Bisque Brown-Eyed Bébé by Emile Jumeau, Size 2 10” (25 cm.) Bisque socket head, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, pierced ears, brunette human hair over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, boy’s grey woolen suit with belted jacket, socks, buckle-accented shoes, black felt hat. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 2 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1888. Value Points: charming young lad in petite size has original body and body finish, excellent bisque. $2800/3200
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183. German Porcelain Lady Doll with Elaborate Coiffure and Original Costume 20” (51 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead with black sculpted hair arranged in elaborate coiffure with loose braids, ringlet curls and beaded decorations, slender oval face and 183. Back elongated throat, painted blue upper glancing eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, muslin stitch-jointed body, leather arms, antique cotton day gown, undergarments. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: rare coiffure, original body and costume. $700/900
184. Two German Porcelain Trinket Boxes of Taufling Babies 5” (13 cm.) -7”. Each is modeled as though an infant child wrapped in bunting, as though a taufling child, each with sculpted blonde hair with ruffled bonnet, decorated blankets, and each is clasping a porcelain baby rattle. The boxes
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185. English Poured Wax Portrait Doll with Rare Moustache 18” (46 cm.) Poured wax shoulderhead, brown glass eyes in half moon shape, short brown inserted hair in side-parted style, arranged behind the ears, closed mouth with inserted brown moustache, muslin stitchjointed body, wax lower arms. Condition: there is an old break and reglue on shoulderplate. Comments: English, circa 1865. Value Points: rare model original unique hair style and moustache, original body, wearing original costume with matching embroidered vest, bolero jacket and leggings. $800/1100
186. Very Fine French Bisque Poupée by Gaultier in Original Angevine Traditional Costume 21” (53 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead with very pale complexion and plump face, cobalt blue glass enamel eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, arched feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair over cork pate, French shapely kid poupée body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F. 6 G. Comments: Gaultier, circa 1860, the actual doll is shown in The Encyclopedia of French Dolls by Danielle and François Theimer, page 235. Value Points: in pristine condition with very fine bisque and sturdy body, the poupée is wearing original Angevine traditional costume, accented with antique jewelry and coiffe. $3200/3800
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187. French Bisque “Bleuette” with Original Paper Label 11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lower lashes, feathered brows, open mouth, four tiny teeth, brunette human hair, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, cotton dress, undergarment. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Unis France 71 149 301 (head) Bleuette Modele Depose (paper label on torso). Comments: Bleuette, presented by Gautier-Langereau, circa 1920. Value Points: especially pretty face, original body with Bleuette label, original body finish. $700/900
188. French Bisque “Bleuette” with Original Body 11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes,
painted lower lashes, feathered brows, open mouth, four tiny teeth, auburn hair, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, cotton dress, undergarment. Condition: generally excellent, light body retouch. Marks: Unis France 71 149 301 (head) 2 ((feet) 1 (torso). Comments: Bleuette, presented by Gautier-Langereau, circa 1920. Value Points: original lashes, original body. $600/800
189. French Bisque “Bleuette” with Original Body 11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass eyes, mohair lashes, painted lashes, feathered brows, open mouth, four tiny teeth, blonde human hair, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, cotton dress, undergarment. Condition: generally excellent, light retouch on hands. Marks: SFBJ 60 Paris 8/0 (head) 2 ((feet) 1 (torso). Comments: Bleuette,
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190. German Musical Handwind Toy “Rolling Hoops” 8” (20 cm.) Standing upon a wooden platform with decorative paper covers are a bisque head boy and girl, each with painted facial features, closed mouth, five piece paper mache body, painted shoes and socks, and each wearing factory original costume. The dolls are posed with metal hoops and sticks, and when the toy is keywound with porcelain knob, the dolls nod their heads up and down, tapping their sticks on the hoops as though rolling them, and the little boy appears to be briskly walking back and forth. Condition: generally excellent, costumes are dusty. Comments: Germany, circa 1900. Value Points: charming childhood activity of the late Victorian era is aptly presented. $800/1100
191. French Cloth Character Doll “Becassine” in Original Box 20” (51 cm.) All stockinette with flatdimenstonal face, sewn-on button nose, painted round eyes and high arched brows, blushed cheeks, stitched-on white cap, jointing at shoulders and hips, sewn-on striped stockings and brown felt shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments:
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192. French Bisque Bébé with Original Chemise 23” (58 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, row of tiny porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette human hair hand-tied wig, cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, probably Fleischmann & Blodel, circa 1900. Value Points: fine bisque with well-defined features, original body and body finish, wearing original chemise. $900/1200
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193. French “Ma Poupée et Son Trousseau” in Original Box 8 ½” (22 cm.) doll. 11” x 13” box. Presented in original box with lithographed paper cover and original label “Ma Poupée et Son Trousseau” on the lid, is a bisque head doll with blue glass eyes, painted lashes and brows, open mouth, four tiny teeth, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, wearing pink rayon dress in the flapper style, along with an additional dress and cap, coat and cap, petticoat, jump rope and bowling pins, along with a paper note “Je m’habille et me de’shabille” (I can dress and undress). Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SH 1078 Germany (doll). Comments: for the French
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194. Bisque Flirty-Eyed Bébé, Model 1039, by Simon and Halbig for the French Market 23” (58 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass “flirty” eyes, dark eyeliner, mohair lashes, painted lower lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, dimpled chin, pierced ears, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SH 1039 Germany DEP 10 ½. Comments: for the French market, circa 1900, when legs are moved back and forth, she turns her head side to side, eyes flirty, and she cries “mama”. Value Points: all original with soft mohair curls, original body and body finish, lovely antique costume. $800/1100
195. Pretty French Bisque Brown-Eyed Bébé by Rabery and Delphieu 19” (48 cm.) Bisque socket head, amber-brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, thick brushstroked brows with decorative glaze and feathered highlights, rose blushed eye shadow, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with shaded outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fullyjointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent, little flake on left ear lobe. Marks: R 1 D. Comments: Rabery and Delphieu, circa 1888. Value Points: the brown eyes and their rich brow and lash decoration beautifully contrast a delicate creamy bisque, original body and body finish, antique costume and bonnet may be original, undergarments, French leather shoes marked L.I. $2800/3500
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upper-glancing eyes, black and brown upper eyeliner, painted lashes and brows, grey eye shadow, button nose with accented nostrils, tiny closed mouth, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: excellent condition except fading of costume colors. Marks: Poupées Raynal Marque Depose (paper label on back torso). Comments: from the caricature series introduced by Martha Raynal during the mid-1920s, the doll represents a young girl in Brittany costume, presumably inspired by the popular Becassine. Value Points: wearing original costume of red and white striped skirt and pantalets, red and white woolen stockings, wooden shoes, green felt bodice and apron, red collar, white cotton mob cap. $800/1100
197. German Bisque Blue-Eyed Googly, 221, by Kestner 12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head with plump cheeks and chin, large blue glass sleep and sideglancing googly eyes, dark eyeliner, painted side lashes, angled shaded brows, tiny button-shaped nose, closed mouth with watermelon-slice-shaped smile, blonde mohair bobbed wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: C made in 7 Germany JDK 221 Ges Gesch. Comments: Kestner, circa 1910. Value Points: very fine quality of modeling, complexion, and painting of features on the sought-after googly. $2400/2800
198. German Bisque Googly, 221, by Kestner in Rare Large Size 16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head with plump rounded face, large blue sleep and sideglancing googly eyes, dark eyeliner, painted side lashes, angled shaded brows, tiny buttonshaped nose, closed mouth with watermelonslice-shaped smile, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: H made in 12 Germany JDK 221 Ges Gesch. Comments: Kestner, circa 1910. Value Points: largest size of the beloved googly has very fine modeling, complexion, and painted features, wonderful original chubby toddler body with original finish. $3500/4500
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21” (53 cm.) Felt socket head with pressed and painted facial features, caricature expression of face, plump cheeks, painted wide-open blue
11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head with plump rounded face, large brown glass sleep and side-glancing googly eyes, dark eyeliner, painted
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200. All-Original German Bisque “Just Me” by Marseille 9” (23 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, one stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with rosebud-shaped lips, blonde mohair wig, composition body jointed at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Just Me Registered Germany A 310 /7/0 M. Comments: Marseille, circa 1928. Value Points: all-original condition of the wide-eyed character, with distinctive body for this model only, original body finish, and wearing factory original costume. $800/1100
201. German All-Bisque Googly, Model 111, with Rare Jointing of Elbows and Knees 8” (20 cm.) One-piece bisque head and torso with chubby shape, blue glass side-glancing sleep googly eyes, painted dark curly lashes, single-stroke brows, little button-shaped nose, closed mouth in tiny line smile, blonde mohair wig, jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, painted socks and shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 111 6 (head and limbs).
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Comments: Germany, circa 1915, mystery maker, the facial model was inspired by the designs of Grace Drayton. Value Points: very rare eight-point jointing of the most endearing googly. $1100/1400
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202. Rare German Bisque Googly, Model 455, by Mystery Maker 7” (18 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass side-glancing googly eyes, painted lashes and single-stroke brows, closed mouth in impish smile, brunette mohair wig, composition toddler body with jointing at shoulders and hips, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 455 14. Comments: Germany, circa 1915, maker unknown. Value Points: rarely found model with most winsome expression and eyes enhanced by fine quality of bisque, original body and body finish. $700/900
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203. Delightful German Bisque “Jubilee Googly”, Model 165, by Hertel and Schwab 16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head with rounded facial modeling, blue glass sleep and side-glancing googly eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, singlestroke brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, tiny rounded nose, closed mouth with well-defined shaded lips, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 165-5. Comments: Hertel and Schwab, 1914, created under special commission for Strobel and Wilkin, which was celebrating its 50th anniversary (1865-1914) at this time. The doll was inspired by the popular Campbell Kid designs of Grace Drayton, and was marketed as “Jubilee Doll” in honor of the anniversary. Value Points: the delightful googly has choice bisque, painting, and sculpting, wonderful chubby original toddler body with original finish. $3500/4500
with accent dots, closed mouth with watermelon slice smile, brunette human hair, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Comments: Hertel & Schwab, the model marketed as “Jubilee Googly”, circa 1914. Value Points: very rare to find in this tiny size, the googly has exceptional quality of bisque and painting of complexion and features, original finish on fully-articulated body. $800/1100
204. Rare Tiny German Bisque Googly, Model 165, by Hertel & Schwab 9” (23 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep and side-glancing googly eyes, painted lashes, lightly-feathered brows, rounded nose
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206. Italian Felt Character Boy, Model 300/10, by Lenci in Original Costume 17” (43 cm.) Felt socket head with pressed and painted facial features, brown side-glancing eyes, grey lower eye shadow, painted side lashes, feathered brows, closed mouth, blonde mohair side-parted wig in short boyish fashion, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent, slight wear to wig at sides of head. Comments: Lenci, circa 1930, model 10 from the firm’s 300 series. Value Points: presented as schoolboy, wearing original green knit sweater with brown edging, matching leggings, cream felt shirt, brown felt shorts, brown leather cobbled shoes. The model was featured in an early advertising card by Lenci along with a Lenci schoolgirl, model 300/3 (lot #205 of this book). $800/1100
207. Italian Felt Character Doll with Bucket and Spoon, Series 1500, by Lenci
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205. Italian Felt Character Girl in Yellow Sweater, Model 300/3, by Lenci 17” (43 cm.) Felt socket head with pressed and painted facial features, brown side-glancing eyes, painted brown lashes, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accent dots on lower lip, blonde mohair braids, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. g From original Lenci catalo Comments: Lenci, circa 1930, from the 300 series, this was model 3. Value Points: wearing original felt pleated skirt with matching top, yellow knit sweater, socks, brown cobbled shoes. The model was featured in an early advertising card by Lenci along with a Lenci schoolboy, model 300/10 (lot #206 of this book). $700/900
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17” (43 cm.) Felt socket head with very plump cheeks, pressed and painted facial features, squinting brown sideglancing eyes, curly upper lashes, grey eye shadow, curvy brows, rounded nose, closed mouth with accent dots on bottom lip, brunette mohair wig with braided topknot, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Lenci, from the firm’s 1500 series, circa 1930. Value Points: wonderful expression on the rare model, wearing original organdy dress with felt appliques, undergarments, green felt shoes, and carrying wooden bucket with handpainted Noah’s Ark designs, wooden spoon. $1100/1400
208. Italian Felt Miniature Doll by Lenci in Original Vibrant Costume 9” (23 cm.) Felt head with pressed and painted facial features, brown side-glancing wide eyes, long upper lashes, singe-stroke brows, “O” shaped
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mouth, blonde mohair wig with braided chignon, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent, small spot above right brow. Comments: Lenci, circa 1935. Value Points: the wide-eyed girl wears original vibrant blue felt pinafore dress with fuchsia trim, purple flowers, lavender felt lacing of wooden heeled shoes, yellow felt bonnet with felt flowers. $400/500
209. Italian Felt Girl by Lenci, Series 149, in Pink Felt Pajamas 16” (41 cm.) Felt socket head with pressed and painted facial features on slender face, brown side-glancing eyes, grey lower eye shadow, painted curly upper lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, two lower lip accent dots, blonde mohair bobbed wig with bangs, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Lenci, circa 1930 from the firm’s 149 series. Value Points: the wide-eyed girl is wearing original vibrant pink felt pajamas with white felt appliques, pink felt slippers, white pom-poms on slippers and sash. $1100/1300
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210. Lovely French Brown-Eyed Bisque Bébé A.T. by Andre Thuillier 17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, large brown glass paperweight inset eyes, mauve blushed eye shadow, painted lashes, brushstroked brows with feathered detail, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined shaded lips, heart-shaped upper lip, pierced ears, dimpled chin, brunette human hair over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: A. 7 T. Comments: Andre Thuillier, circa 1888. Value points: finest bisque with delicate complexion, well-modeled features, original body and body finish, antique costume. $12,000/15,000
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211. Petite French Brown-Eyed Bisque Bébé by Mothereau 12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head with very full lower cheeks, wide-eyed amber brown glass paperweight eyes, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fullyjointed body, antique costume including leather boots. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: M. 2 B. Comments: Mothereau, circa 1882. Value Points: rare early closed mouth bébé especially in this petite size, with distinctive wideeyed expression, finest bisque, original body and body finish. $5500/7500
212. German Bisque Miniature Doll with Miniature Furnishings 5 ½” (14 cm.) doll. Bisque socket head, blue glass eyes, painted lashes, single-stroke brows, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, five-piece composition body, painted shoes and socks. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1890. Value Points: wearing factory original costume. Included with the doll are three pieces of gilt ormolu furnishings, and an Austrian enamel clock with hand-painted cherubic scene. $600/900
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composition and wooden fully-jointed plump body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 13 (head, and artist checkmarks) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1885, early tete model with smaller eye sockets lending a very shy expression. Value Points: finest bisque, complexion, sculpting and painting, original early body and body finish, lovely antique costume. $4200/4800
28” (71 cm.) Bisque socket head, very deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth, very full lips with accent lines, deeply-impressed philtrum and chin dimple, separately applied pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French
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23” (58 cm.) Bisque socket head with 214. Label very full cheeks, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, rose blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils, slightly-parted lips, four teeth, impressed dimples at philtrum and chin, blonde mohair wig, early composition and wooden eight loose ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Kestner, circa 1890. Value Points: very fine quality of bisque and painting, original body and body finish, wearing antique costume, undergarments, socks and shoes, along with her original trunk with label of the Philadelphia store G.A. Schwarz, and with various antique costumes. $800/1100
14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, dark eyeliner, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S&C Germany 5. Comments: Franz Schmidt, circa 1910. Value Points: pretty cabinet-size child doll has lovely bisque, original body and body finish, original wig, and antique costume and shoes. $500/700
216. Eight German All-Bisque Dolls with Modeled Costumes by Hertwig 4” (10 cm.) -7”. Each is one-piece bisque head and torso, pegjointed bisque arms and legs, sculpted blonde hair in various styles, painted facial features, and having sculpted costumes including romper suits, dresses and swim suits. Excellent condition. Germany, Hertwig, circa 1900. $300/500
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217. Large German All-Bisque Doll by Kestner with Her Own Little Doll 11” (28 cm.) One-piece bisque head and torso, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four tiny porcelain teeth, brunette mohair wig, loop-jointing at shoulders and hips, painted pink socks and shoes, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, small chip at right leg hip, one finger tip chipped. Marks: 150 5 (head and limbs). Comments: Kestner, circa 1910. Value Points: rare large size allbisque, holding her own little all-bisque baby with blonde sculpted hair and sculpted pajamas. $700/900
218. Large German All-Bisque Doll by Kestner with AllBisque Bye-lo 12” (30 cm.) One-piece bisque head and torso, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four tiny porcelain teeth, blonde human hair wig, loopjointing at shoulders and hips, painted white socks and brown two-strap shoes, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 130 13 (head and limbs). Comments: Kestner, circa 1910. Value Points: especially large all-bisque is very rare, holding her own little allbisque Bye-lo baby doll with excellent bisque and antique costume. $800/1100
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219. Pretty French Bisque Bébé Bru with Original Composition Body 16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows with feathered detailing, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, heart-shaped upper lip, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bru Jne 6. Comments: Maison Bru, circa 1888. Value Points: an especially pretty sweet-faced bébé with finest bisque, complexion and painting, original body and body finish, antique costume including lace-trimmed dress, undergarments, aqua kidskin shoes, and lace and silk ribbon trimmed fitted bonnet. $8000/11,000
220. Meissen Porcelain Figurine of Winged Cherubs with Dresden Garlands 5” (13 cm.) Posed upon a porcelain base are two porcelain cherubs with sculpted wings, sculpted short brown curly hair, delicate blushing on bodies, and each holding a garland of Dresden flowers. With original Meissen blue mark on base. Excellent condition, professional restoration on one wing. Germany, circa 1875. $400/500
221. French Bisque Bébé Brevete by Leon Casimir Bru with Original Magenta Silk Dress 21” (53 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kidedged bisque shoulderplate, modeled bosom and shoulderblades, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, mauve blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with upturned lip corners, shaded nostrils, pierced ears, brunette human hair over cork pate, kid body with gusset-jointing, bisque arms from below the elbows. Condition: generally excellent, three fingers restored on left hand. Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1878, first period of the bébé by the prestige dollmaker. Value Points: lovely gentle expression, with sturdy original body, wearing magenta silk dress with lace trim, undergarments, lace bonnet, magenta sateen shoes. $9500/11,500
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222. German All-Bisque Miniature Doll with Bare Feet in Rare Size 11” (28 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kidedged bisque torso, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, open mouth, brunette mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, muscular legs, tiny ankles, bare feet, cupped right hand, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 5. Comments: Kestner, circa 1880. Value Points: rare large size with fine modeling details of body, bare feet. $1200/1500
223. German All-Bisque Miniature Doll with Square-Cut Teeth and Fancy Boots 9” (23 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, brown glass eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, slighty-parted lips, two square-cut upper teeth, auburn mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, muscular legs, painted white socks and magenta ties, black ankle boots with blue tassels, antique costume. Condition: tiny flakes at front and back torso neck, left upper leg, one finger tip, otherwise excellent. Marks: 3. Comments: Kestner, circa 1880. $800/1200
224. German Glass-Eyed Musical Pig as Candy Container 6” (15 cm.) Firm-bodied hollow torso pig with removable head for access to candy container torso, has cream and brown hide, amber glass eyes, painted snout, leather ears, and a curly tail which, when twirled, serves as a handwind for the music box hidden inside. Excellent condition. Germany, late 1800s. $800/1000
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225. German All-Bisque Mignonette, 886, by Simon and Halbig 8” (20 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, brown glass eyes painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, brunette mohair wig with side coiled braids, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted yellow stockings and five-strap ankle boots, antique knit dress. Condition: tiny chip at back of head with tiny hairline. Marks: 886 S 3 H. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1885. Value Points: swivel head, rare painted stockings and boots. $400/500
226. French Bisque Bébé, Series C, by Jules Steiner in Lovely Antique Costume 30” (76 cm.) Bisque socket head with rounded facial modeling, very plump cheeks, large brown glass eyes which open and close from wire lever at back of head, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, rich mauve blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, shaded nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with pale outlined lips, dimpled chin and philtrum, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig over cork pate, French composition fully-jointed body with straight wrists, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, original body and body finish. Marks: Sie C 6 (incised on head) Bte SGDG Bourgoin (red ink script) J. Steiner (back of eyes). Comments: Jules Steiner, series C model, circa 1885. Value Points: very beautiful bébé with choicest bisque, complexion and painting, especially of lashes, brows, and eye shadow. $4500/6500
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eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, closed mouth, muslin stitch-jointed body, porcelain lower arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1850. Value Points: pink tinted complexion, antique costume. $400/500
229. French Porcelain Poupée with Rare Beauty Spot and Fine Antique Costume and Dog
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16” (41 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead, brown sculpted hair with detailed curls, painted blue eyes, thick black upper eyeliner, painted lashes and brows, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, kid poupée body with shapely torso, antique military costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 3. Comments: French, attributed to Gaultier, circa 1870. Value Points: rare model with sculpted painted brown hair. $2200/2800
228. German Porcelain Pink-Tinted Doll in Petite Dollhouse Size 7” (18 cm.) Pink-tinted porcelain shoulderhead, black sculpted hair waved low over her ears and captured in a braided chignon at back of head, painted blue
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14” (36 cm.) Pink tinted porcelain shoulderhead, painted blue downcast eyes with shaded detail, all-around lashes, thick upper eyeliner, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, pronounced beauty spot, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, pink-tinted shapely kid poupée body, stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1860. Value Points: very beautiful poupée with rare beauty spot, fine gleaming complexion, original body, lovely antique costume and carrying white fur Borzoi dog. $2300/2800
230. Early 1800s Walnut Chest of Drawers and Decorative Staffordshire Dogs 11” (28 cm.) Finely grained walnut chest of drawers with spiral columnar sides, three dovetailed drawers with wooden knobs, rounded front handkerchief drawer, ball feet, Excellent condition. Circa 1830. Along with two English Staffordshire miniature display dogs, mid-1800s. $600/900
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231. Four German Porcelain Trinket Boxes of Children with Pets 3” (8 cm.) Each is a porcelain trinket box in the shape of a mirrored cabinet, with removable cabinet top for access to hollow interior, and upon each cabinet is posed a little child in playful pose with puppy or kitten. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1860. $300/500
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232. Petite Sonneberg Bisque Brown-Complexioned Bébé in the Bru Look-Alike Manner 11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, amber brown complexion, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes, rose tinted eye shadow, brown brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with defined teeth between the accented lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 120 1. Comments: Sonneberg, circa 1880, the model closely resembles the early “circle dot” bébé of Leon Casimir Bru whose market it sought to capture. Value Points: rarely found model made dearer in petite size, fine quality of rare brown complexion, original body and body finish. $800/1100
234. German Brown-Complexioned Bisque Child, 1039, by Simon and Halbig 20” (51 cm.) Bisque socket head with brown complexion, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, incised eyeliner, black brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, black mohair wig, brown composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SH 1039 8 ½ dep. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1895. Value Points: beautiful brown complexion enhanced by deep modeling of features such as dimpled chin and philtrum. $1200/1500
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235. Petite German BrownComplexioned Bisque Doll, Model 759, by Simon & Halbig 14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown complexion, brown glass inset eyes, black curly lashes, black brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, row of tiny porcelain teeth, pierced ears, dimpled chin, black mohair fleecy hair, brown composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, wig pulls all around the crown rim (under wig). Marks: S 5 H 759 dep. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: beautiful brown complexion and facial
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236. German Bisque Brown-Complexioned Character, Model 316, by Heubach Koppelsdorf 18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head with brown complexion, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, black feathered brows, upturned rounded nose tip, open mouth, four teeth, impressed dimples at corners of mouth, black mohair fleecy wig, Sonneberg brown composition and wooden fully jointed body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent, few wig pulls at back of head. Marks: Heubach Koppelsdorf 316 3/0 Germany. Comments: Heubach Koppelsdorf, circa 1918. Value Points: rare model with wonderful expression, beautiful complexion. $900/1200
237. German Brown-Complexioned Bisque Child, Model 739, by Simon and Halbig
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20” (51 cm.) Bisque socket head with rich brown complexion, deeply-sculpted features, brown glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, black painted curly lashes, incised eyeliner, thick black brush-stroked brows, upturned nose, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, black fleecy mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S 12 H 739 dep. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1895. Value Points: rare model especially hard to find with brown complexion, this example having finest quality of bisque and complexion, original body and body finish. $1100/1400
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238.1. Sonneberg Bisque Closed Mouth Doll in the French Look-Alike Manner 13” (33 cm.) Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, grey glass eyes with spiral threading dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, pale outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 70. Comments: Sonneberg, maker unknown, the doll was designed to appeal to the French market, circa 1882. Value Points: especially lovely expression enhanced by finest complexion and painting, original body and body finish. $900/1200
238. Sonneberg Bisque Closed Mouth Child, Model 138, by Mystery Maker 14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, unpierced ears, blonde mohair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, pretty antique dress. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 138 6. Comments: Sonneberg, mystery maker, circa 1882, the model was made to appeal to the French market. Value Points: beautiful doll with delicate bisque and loveliest eyes, original body and body finish. $900/1200
239. Sonneberg Bisque Closed Mouth Doll with Very Expressive Features 19” (48 cm.) Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, large blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with pale outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden body with attached ball joints and straight wrists, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 12. Comments: Sonneberg, mystery maker, circa 1880. Value Points: finest bisque, complexion and painting, especially fine painting of lips with suggestion of painted teeth which is quite rare, original body and body finish. $1100/1300
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240. Sonneberg Bisque Closed Mouth Doll with Entrancing Eyes 18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, large blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with pale outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden body with attached ball joints and straight wrists, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 10. Comments: Sonneberg, mystery maker, circa 1880. Value Points: very beautiful child whose dramatic large eyes are enhanced by beautiful painting of eye shadow and lips, original body and body finish. $1100/1300
241. Four German Bisque Trinket Boxes with Endearing Scenes of Babies 4” (10 cm.) -5”. Each is a bisque box depicting a baby bed with scene of young baby on the removable lid; including untinted baby in bunting with rare swivel head and jointed arms; delightful pillow-
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shaped bed with little blonde haired child playing with a doll; cushion shaped bed with tufted pillow on which two babies are huddled and sleeping; and a baby in wicker basket which is richly fitted with ruffled and fitted blankets. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1890. $600/800
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12” (30 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, neck articulation allowing the head to tilt forward and side-to-side as well as standard swivel, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, accent line between the lips, ears pierced into head, kid shapely poupée body, bisque lower arms and hands, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1867, the unique neck articulation was deposed by Dehors in that year. Value Points: the petite poupée has very beautiful bisque with delicate complexion,
242. French Bisque Poupée with Cobalt Blue Eyes 15” (38 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, center accent line, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid shapely poupée body with gusset jointing, lovely costume with ivory satin gown. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1. Comments: French, circa 1865. Value Points: most charming pert expression will brilliant cobalt eyes and fine delicate bisque. $1400/1900
243. English Cabinet Maker’s Miniature Chest with Marquetry Design 13” (33 cm.) The fruitwood cabinet with finely grained wood features a narrow handkerchief drawer above a very deep drawer and two lower drawers, each accented with marquetry inlays and borders, and with brass drawer pulls, lock and key. Excellent condition. English, mid-1800s. $600/900
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245. German Bisque Miniature Doll with Brown Sculpted Hair by Simon & Halbig
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9” (23 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead, brown sculpted hair with cluster of curls at the forehead and a rolled neck curl from behind her ears, black sculpted bow at crown, blue glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes, single-stroke brows, closed mouth with pertly shaped lips, muslin stitch-jointed body, bisque lower arms and legs, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: rare brown hair with sculpted black head band, glass eyes, original body. $600/800
scalloped edge apron and top edging, cast brass drawer pulls and key holes (key is included). Excellent condition. English, mid-1800s. $500/700
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6” (15 cm.) The round porcelain medallion has a hand-painted scene of angel with flowing gown and wings holding a small child in her arms, in original burgundy velvet frame with original backing. Excellent condition. Circa 1880. $300/400
17” (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue enamel eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and lightly-feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French kid shapely poupée body with gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 4. Comments: French, circa 1875. Value Points: very fine quality of bisque and complexion, artistic painting of features, very sturdy body, lovely vintage silk costume. $1800/2700
247. English Doll-Sized Bombe-Shaped Walnut Chest 12” (30 cm.) w. 8”h. The walnut chest with rich graining and finish features three drawers of which the bottom drawer has rounded bombe shape,
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249. French Bisque Poupée with Fully-Articulated Wooden Body 16” (41 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, lightly feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French all-wooden body with shapely torso, dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, and knees. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1870. Value
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Points: lovely bisque and complexion, fully-articulated wooden body, fine antique silk gown, undergarments, heeled ankle boots. $2900/3600
250. Early German AllBisque Miniature Doll with Bare Feet by Kestner 5” (13 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kidedged bisque torso, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, lightly-feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with hint of smile, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, cupped hands, bare feet, muscular legs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Kestner, circa 1885. Value Points: rare early model all-bisque with very fine bisque and painting, bare feet, muscular body. $800/1100
251. German Bisque Miniature Trinket Box of Victorian Child 3 ½” (9 cm.) Seated upon a fancy bisque chair is an all-bisque child with sculpted blue cap and white feather, a clock wrapped around her shoulders and her hands enclosed is a sculpted ermine muff. The seat of the chair removes for access to the hollow trinket box interior. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1860, charming detail of costume. $200/300
252. Earliest Period French Bisque Bébé E.J., Size 7, with Signed E.J. Shoes 20” (51 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head with plump cheeks, pale blue glass enamel inset eyes with spiral threading and darker iris rims, thick black eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve-blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and mutli-feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, separatelymodeled applied ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 7 EJ (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1882, the first period of the signature EJ bébé by the firm. Value Points: loveliest bisque and painting enhance the splendid eyes, original early body, wonderful antique dress, undergarments, Jumeau stockings and black leather shoes with brown silk rosettes signed “7 E.J. Depose”. $5500/7500
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253. German Bisque Child, Model 1079, by Simon and Halbig for the French Market 10” (25 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lower lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette human hair, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, some retouch on body finish. Marks: SH 1079 Dep 2 ½ Germany. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1900, for the French market. Value Points: pretty wide-eyed child, original mohair lashes, wearing antique costume with matching bonnet. $400/500
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lips with square-cut upper teeth, dimpled chin and philtrum, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden eight loose-ball jointed body with straight wrists, lovely costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 979 9. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1885. Value Points: very expressive features are enhanced by finest bisque with gleaming patina of softly blushed face, original body and body finish. $1100/1300
255. German Bisque BrownEyed Child, Model 1049, by Simon and Halbig 13” (33 cm.) Bisque socket head, large brown 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. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1049 S&H Germany. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: seldomfound model with beautiful wide-eyed expression, choice bisque, original body and body finish, lovely costume. $600/800
256. Pair, German Bisque Flapper Girls by K*R in Presentation Box 7 ½” (19 cm.) Each has bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes and brows, open mouth, two tiny teeth, brunette mohair bobbed wig, fivepiece composition body with jointing at shoulders and hips, slender torso and legs, painted shoes and socks. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Halbig K*R Germany. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1915. Value Points: the matched pair of flapper dolls are presented in vintage box, wearing matching costumes and with matching felt jackets in teal blue or rose. $800/1100
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257. Wonderful German Bisque Character, 1488, by Simon and Halbig 24” (61 cm.) Bisque socket head with rounded facial shape and plump cheeks, small blue glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, brunette human hair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, wearing pretty antique dress, undergarments, shoes, stockings. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1488 Simon & Halbig 12. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1912. Value Points: very fine quality of sculpting with deeply defined features around the eyes, cheeks and mouth, finest quality of bisque and painting. $2800/3500
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258. 19th Century Riding Crop with Silver Horsehead Grip 20” (51 cm.) Ebony wooden handle with leather wrap and leather flap has a figural silver-plated hand grip in the shape of a horse head with definition of mane, eyes and harness. Excellent condition. Late 19th century. $400/500
259. Wonderful French Cast Iron and Wooden Tricycle Horse 27” x 29” (74 cm.) The carved wooden horse in prancing position has glass eyes and attached leather work, and is mounted on a cast iron frame with ornate fretwork designs, with three spoked tricycle wheels, wooden hand grips and cast iron pedals. Excellent condition. French, circa 1875. $1200/1700
260. French Bisque Brown-Eyed Bébé by Rabery and Delphieu 20” (51 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with delicately-shaded outlined lips, dimpled chin, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig over cork pate, French
composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: R. 1 D. Comments: Rabery and Delphieu, circa 1890. Value Points: lovely contrast between the delicate complexion and rich brown eyes, antique costume includes leather shoes with impressed mark of Alart. $2700/3200
261. Exhibition-Size French Bisque Closed Mouth Bébé by Rabery and Delphieu 36” (91 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, shaded outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: R. 6 D. Comments: Rabery and Delphieu, circa 1888. Value Points: grand exhibition-size, rare to find especially by this firm, with excellent bisque, original body and body finish. $3500/4500
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262. German Bisque Doll with Lady Body, Model 1159, by Simon and Halbig 22” (56 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lower lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette hand-tied human hair wig, composition and wooden lady-shaped body with shapely waist and bosom, slender limbs, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1159 Germany Simon & Halbig 8 S&H (head) Handwerck (body). Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1900. Value Points: fine complexion and painting of facial features, original shapely body. $800/1100
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263. Fine German Porcelain Tea Service in Original Box 4 ½” (11 cm.) tea port. Of fine white porcelain with scalloped ruffle on the neck of the tea pot and elegantly shaped handle and spout, with gilt edging and accented with a center transfer design of delicate flowers in lavender and pale gold, the set comprises lidded tea pot, lidded sugar, six cups and saucers, six plates, and is presented in original box. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1890. $400/500
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264. German Bisque “Gibson Girl” by Kestner in Smallest Size 10” (25 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, single stroke brows, closed mouth, brunette mohair wig over plaster pate, muslin body with bisque lower arms, painted white socks and black ankle boots. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 172 4/0 Germany. Comments: Kestner, circa 1910. Value Points: the rare smallest size model of the Gibson Girl, with choice bisque, original body, original wig, and fine antique costume. $500/700
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265. Victorian Stereopticon with Cards and Cabinet
11” (28 cm.) The walnut stereopticon designed to allow the viewer dimensional scenes, along with an Eastlake style walnut cabinet with ebony black inlay, and with some stereo cards including images from various International Exhibitions of the late 1800s. Very good condition. Circa 1885. $300/400
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266. German Bisque Fashionable Lady Doll, “Gibson Girl”, by Kestner 20” (51 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead of adult lady with slender face, her head up-tilted in a haughty expression, blue glass sleep eyes, dark upper eyeliner, heavily modeled eyelids, slender nose, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, slender kid body with pin-jointing at hips and knees, bisque lower arms, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 7 172 Made in Germany. Comments: Kestner, circa 1910, the doll was modeled after the Charles Dana Gibson illustrations of Edwardian society lady. Value Points: unique model with intriguing connection to the important American illustrator whose image the doll most aptly captures, very choice bisque, original body with perfect hands. $1200/1600
267. Miniature French Porcelain Tete-a-Tete 6” l. (15 cm.) The white porcelain service has rich gold leaf finish and accents, and includes rectangular tray, lidded teapot, lidded sugar, creamer, and two cups and saucers. Excellent condition, some flakes on inside pot rim (hidden under lid). French, circa 1885. $200/300
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268. French Bisque “Bleuette” from Gautier-Langereau with Trousseau 11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, dark glass eyes, painted lashes and brows, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, brunette mohair wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally
excellent. Marks: 6/0. Comments: French, the second version of Bleuette, circa 1910. Value Points: the doll owns a leather covered wooden trunk with paper lining, along with an assortment of handsewn costumes from original Bleuette patterns including five coats, various dresses, bonnets and ephemera. $800/1000
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270. French Bisque “Bleuette” from Gaultier-Langereau 11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass eyes, painted lashes and brows, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, brunette human hair wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 6/0. Comments: French, the second version of Bleuette, circa 1910. Value Points: charming little doll wearing red woolen coat, hat and leggings from original Bleuette patterns. $700/900
271. French Bisque “Bleuette” from Gautier-Langereau in Trunk with Costumes 11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, lashes, painted brows, accented nostrils, open mouth four teeth, brunette bobbed wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, hands repainted. Marks: 71 Unis France 149 301 1 ¼ (head) 2 (impressed back torso) 1 (impressed feet). Comments: Bleuette from Gaultier-Langereau, circa 1920. Value Points: the sought-after little doll is presented in trunk along with a variety of handmade coats and dresses from original Bleuette patterns. $700/900 270.
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272. French Bisque Blue-Eyed Bébé E.J. by Jumeau with Signed E.J. Shoes 15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with richly shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fullyjointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose E 6 J (and artist checkmarks on head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1882. Value Points: pretty wide-eyed bébé, original wig, pate, earrings, body and body finish, lovely antique silk dress undergarments and leather shoes with silk rosettes signed E.J. $2800/3300
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273. German Porcelain Toy Tea Service with Dog Theme, and Wooden Table 5” (13 cm.) h. pot. 12”l. table. The white porcelain toy tea service includes lidded pot, lidded sugar, creamer and four cups and saucers, and is decorated with images of four different dogs. Maker’s illegible stamp on underside. Excellent condition, few very tiny flakes on rims. Germany, circa 1900. Included is wooden toy table with carved legs and unusual deeply carved designs on table top. $400/500
274. German Musical Handwind Toy “Dancing Around the Maypole” by Zinner & Sohne 11” (28 cm.) w. 11”h. 9”d. A wooden platform with lithographed paper cover and painted ground has an attached backboard with painted country scene. Set in the center of the base is a cut-out circle upon which is arranged a ribbon-decorated maypole and three bisque-head dolls with glass eyes, mohair wigs, pretty silk costumes,
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wooden lower arms and legs. When wound by porcelain knob at the front, the dolls dance around and music plays. Condition: generally excellent, music and mechanism function well. Comments: Zinner and Sohne, circa 1890. Value Points: delightful charming musical toy in wellpreserved state. $1100/1400
275. Pair, German Bisque Miniature Dolls in Original Costumes 5” (13 cm.) Each has bisque socket head, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, single-stroke brows, closed mouth, brunette mohair wig, paper mache body jointed at shoulders and hips, painted socks and one-strap shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 978 7/0. Comments: Germany, circa 1890. Value Points: the little pair are wearing original folklore costumes including coiffe and cap. $400/500
276. French Bisque Bébé by Maison Bru with Original Signed Body 19” (48 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, rose blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with heart-shaped upper lip, impressed lip corners, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrist, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Brevete SGDG Bru Jne R X 8 M (head) Bébé Bru No 8 (torso) Bébé Bru (paper label on chest). Comments: Maison Bru, Girard epoch, circa 1892. Value Points: original signed body, excellent quality of bisque, costume includes leather shoes signed C.M. $6000/8000
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277. Set of German Lime Green Oak Dollhouse Miniature Furnishings 7 ½” (19 cm.) hall mirror. Each is of light wood with lime green finish to simulate oak, and includes two various cabinets, hall mirror, table, two side chairs with magenta silk seats, settee with high wooden surround and magenta silk upholstery, and two matching arm chairs, each trimmed with gilt ormolu. Also included is a silverplate urn and three matching goblets with green glass insets. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1890. $500/700
278. German All-Bisque Black Stocking Girl, Model 890, by Simon and Halbig 5” (13 cm.) All-bisque girl with swivel head on bisque torso, dark glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, slightly-parted lips, teeth, brunette mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted thigh-high black stockings and brown onestrap shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 890 1. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: all-original little all-bisque with original folklore costume and coiffe. $400/500 279.
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279. German Bisque Flapper Lady, Model 500, by Marseille for Mystery Maker 9” (23 cm.) Bisque socket head with slender facial shape, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, slender nose, closed mouth, brunette mohair wig, slender flapper era body, painted gold shoes, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: M.H. A 500 M 12/0X Germany. Comments: Marseille, circa 1915, for unknown maker designated as M.H. Value Points: rare model with distinctive facial shape, original body. $600/800
280. Collection of Fine Silver Filigree Miniature Furniture and Accessories
strap shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1882, the little dolls were presented in French Etrennes catalogs as “Poupées de poche” (pocket dolls) in reference to their size. Value Points: dear little mignonettes are wearing their original court costumes. $900/1100
282. Thirteen Miniature Silver Filigree Furnishings 3” (8 cm.) h. harp. Of very delicate airy filigree silver, the miniature furnishings include grand piano, rocking chair, two various armchairs, side table, large rectangular table, round table, bed, plant stand, and three side chairs. Excellent condition. $400/500
6” (15 cm.) w. settee. Each is of very fine and delicate fretwork in fine silver, comprising settee with high back and sides, two matching arm chairs, two matching side chairs, birdcage, round table and tray with tableware. Excellent condition. $600/800
281. Pair, French AllBisque Mignonettes in Original Costumes 4 ½” (11 cm.) Each is all-bisque with swivel head on bisque torso, cobalt blue glass eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white stockings and black two-
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283. Austrian Silk-Faced Skaters with Unique Costumes as Candy Container 8” (20 cm.) The dancers have wax heads with painted features, wire armature bodies with wrapped thread cover, and with attached costumes of cashmere wool and silk fringe, to represent a man and woman partner skaters. They are standing upon a cardboard platform with pull-out drawer for candies at the back. The base is stamped “Made in Austria Ges Gesch”. Excellent condition. Circa 1915. $400/500
284. German Porcelain Dresser Jar Depicting Aladdin Seated on Cushion 7 ½” (19 cm.) The porcelain dresser jar depicts a seated Aladdin in ceremonial green robes and red turban, seated on a ribbed pink tufted cushion which separates for access to the dresser jar interior. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1920. $300/400 284.
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285. Spanish Cloth Character Doll by Munecas with Original Label 15” (38 cm.) Felt shoulderhead of adult lady with pressed and painted facial features, blue side-glancing eyes, dark all around eye shadow, painted lashes, single-stroke brows, closed mouth with dark lips, blushed cheeks, brunette mohair wig with coiled side braids decorated with seed pearls and brass hair combs, muslin body with pin-jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Munecas Made in Spain (original paper label). Comments: circa 1940. Value Points: in near mint condition, with fancy coiffure and decorations, the lady wears original gown with beaded lace apron, undergarments, matching slippers. $400/500
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features a decorated gondola with garland draped ribbons upon which is seated a Pierrot in classic theatrical costume. At the center is a bowl-shaped hollow designed to hold a powder puff. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1915. $500/700
6-8” (20 cm.) Each is porcelain with highly-stylized modeling and poses, each with painted facial features and hair. Included are 8” porcelain half-doll lady with sculpted high collar in petal shape and her arms held in high arch over her tilted head, posed seated on cushion with porcelain legs; 8” porcelain half-doll of brown-haired lady with pincushion skirt and attached porcelain legs; 8” porcelain halfdoll with black sculpted curly hair and extended arms and legs; and 8” overall half-doll with rare gold hair and necklace, attached to powder puff container with original skirt and ribbons. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1920s. $900/1200
287. German Porcelain Pierrot in Gondola as Powder Puff Tray 8” (20 cm.) The one-piece figure
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288. Four Rare German Porcelain Art Deco Lady Fancy Novelties Each is all porcelain with painted costumes, hair and facial features, including 9” atomizer with Pierrette figure and original fittings; 7”l. of flapper lady with lavender shift and shoes, seated on flowered ground and
powder puff dish alongside; 6” powder jar with painted butterflies on butterfly-decorated cushion base and a dainty flapper lady seated atop; and 7” powder jar with cushion shaped base having tufted ribbing and purple tassels and with matching lid upon which is seated a flapper lady with purple shift, shoes and head band. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1920s. $1100/1500
289. Pair, German Porcelain Pierrot and Pierrette as Dresser Bowls 6” (15 cm.) l. Each is all porcelain, depicting Pierrot and Pierrette with highly stylized white costumes with black trim, posed seated with concave centers for use as dresser bowl. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1920. $400/500
290. German Porcelain Two-Piece Powder Puff Ensemble Depicting Pierrot and Pierrette 11” (28 cm.) The two-piece ensemble features Pierrette with stylized hair holding a guitar, with original attached powder puff which is designed to rest upon the bowl-shaped platform held by a half-hidden Pierette who is modeled clasping her legs; Pierrot
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291. German Porcelain Pierrot with Banjo and Gold Capped Lady as Dresser Jars 5-7” (18 cm.) Each is all porcelain with gold accented details. Including 7” red-suited Pierrot with ruffled collar, posed kneeling with banjo in arms; and 5 ½” white suited Pierrette with 290. rare gold skull cap posed seated in arm chair. Each separates to form into a dresser jar. Germany, circa 1920. $700/900
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292. German Bisque Flapper Lady, Model 1469, by Dressel 14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lashes, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, composition and wooden very slender lady body with elongated arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1469 Germany C&O Dressel. Comments: Simon and Halbig for Dressel, circa 1915. Value Points: the seldom found flapper model has original mohair lashes and unique body designed for wearing the new style costumes of the flapper era. $1800/2300
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293. American Porcelain Portrait Doll of Alexandra by Kathy Redmond 15” (38 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead with auburn sculpted hair captured in a gold beaded white snood, with sculpted elaborate crown and jewels, muslin body, bisque lower arms and legs, gold slippers, wearing original beaded gown. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Alexandra (and Redmond logo). Comments: portrait doll of Queen Alexandra by the American artist Kathy Redmond. Value Points: outstanding detail of crown and jewelry, well rendered strong facial features. $400/500
296. English Cloth Portrait of Queen Elizabeth by Liberty of London 9” (23 cm.) The cloth doll with hand-painted facial features has brunette mohair wig, shaped body, and is costumed in well-detailed satin and velvet coronation robes with faux-ermine and faux-jewel trim. Excellent condition. Comments: Liberty of London, England, circa 1952. Value Points: very fine detail of costuming, especially of crown, and painting of facial features. $300/400
297. Six Miniature German Porcelain Dresser Jars Depicting Aristocratic Ladies 4” (10 cm.) -7”. Each is all porcelain figure of aristocratic lady in the 18th century manner, with sculpted and painted costumes and elaborate coiffure, each separating at the center for access to the dresser jar interior. Especially charming are two ladies with their pet white cat and brown pup. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1910. $400/500
298. American Porcelain Portrait Doll by Queen Victoria by Kathy Redmond 15” (38 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead with sculpted grey hair decorated with a white snood accented with jewels and with gold crown and ornate jewels at her throat, painted facial features, downcast eyes, muslin body, bisque lower arms and legs, sculpted slippers, black lace costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Queen Victoria (and Redmond logo). Comments: American artist Kathy Redmond, 1990s. Value Points: outstanding detail of portraiture and well-detailed jewelry at hair, throat, wrists, and hands. $400/500
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299. German Bisque Flapper Lady, Model 1469, by Dressel with Extensive Trousseau 14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head with heart-shaped face, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, delicate brows, accented nostrils, tiny closed mouth, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed slender flapper style body with elongated limbs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1469 C.O. Dressel Germany 2. Comments: Dressel, circa 1917. Value Points: outstanding example of the sought-after model with unique body, and including a trousseau of handmade costumes of the era including well-detailed wedding ensemble. $2200/2700
300. Child’s Pedal Car of Mercedes Benz SL 190 47” (119 cm.) The all-metal pedal car designed as Mercedes Benz SL 190 model has working pedals, steering wheels, rubber tiers, and original black finish with black leatherette seat, faux dash board, license plate “SL-190”, and faux head lights. Excellent condition. 1960s. $1200/1500
301. Petite German Bisque Flapper Doll, Model 401, by Marseille 12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes. single-stroke brows, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, composition slender flapper body with elongated slender arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Armand Marseille Germany 401 A 8/0 M/ Comments: Marseille, circa 1918. Value Points: rare petite size of the sought after flapper doll. $800/1000
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302. German Bisque Flapper Lady, Model 1159, by Simon and Halbig with Trousseau 14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, brunette bobbed wig, composition five-piece flapper body with slender elongated limbs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1159 Germany S&H. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1915. Value Points: sought-after flapper lady with excellent bisque and painting, original flapper body, and with handmade trousseau of costumes in the flapper era manner. $900/1200
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303. French Puzzles with Lithographed Scenes in Original Box 15” (38 cm.) x 19”. The wooden-framed box with lithographed cover depicting an amusing scene in Paris railway station opens to reveal three colorful puzzles. The lid bears the label “Litho H. Sicard 28 Rue Amelot, Paris”. Excellent condition, the puzzles are complete. French, circa 1900 $300/400
304. English Cloth Portrait of King Edward VIII in Ceremonial Scottish Costume 15” (38 cm.) including hat. Felt head with pressed and painted facial features of adult man, narrow white eyes with pronounced white eye dots, grey eye shadow, strong nose, closed mouth with firmly-set lips, slender body and limbs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Chad Valley, England, 1930s, portrait of King Edward VIII in ceremonial Scottish costume. Value Points: near mint condition, superb original well-detailed costume with authentically-styled accessories, shoes, argyle stockings, hat. $400/500
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Leopold Lambert, circa 1890, the bébé is holding a little bisque doll in right hand and opera glasses in the other, and when wound, music plays and she alternately lifts each beloved toy, which turning her head to gaze at each in turn. Value Points: beautiful wide-eyed bébé is wearing lovely lace costume and bonnet, and functions well. $3800/4500
307. English-Cased Tall Clock with Fine Burled Wood and Cast Brass Ornamentation 18” (46 cm.) The wooden tall case or grandfather clock case is constructed by fine rosewood and walnut woods and has ornate cast brass frame with Cupids and figural head surrounding the clock face. The clock is designed for display of a pocket watch which is included. Excellent condition. Late 1800s, the fine wood and cabinetry work suggests it’s original as a maitrise model. $600/800
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305. Pair, French Bisque Brown-Eyed Bébés by Emile Jumeau with Original Signed Shoes 22” (56 cm.) Each has bisque socket head, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, lushly-painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, original bodies albeit with repaint. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 10 (head, and with artist checkmarks). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1888. Value Points: the lovely duo have fine bisque and painting, soft antique wigs, matching antique costumes and signed Jumeau shoes. $5500/7500
306. French Musical Automaton “Little Girl with Doll and Opera Glass” by Leopold Lambert 20” (51 cm.) Standing upon a velvet-covered platform is a bisque head bébé with blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, auburn mohair wig over cork pate, carton torso and legs, wire upper arms, bisque forearms. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau BTE SGDG 4 (head). Comments:
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308. Petite French Bisque Poupée with Finest Bisque and Painting 14” (36 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid poupée body with gusset jointing at hips and knees, ivory satin wedding gown. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1870. Value Points: very dainty poupée with endearing expression enhanced by finest quality of bisque and complexion. $1800/2400
309. Three Miniature German Bisque Dolls in Display Cabinet 2 ½” (6 cm.) -4” dolls. 5”h. case. Each doll has bisque shoulderhead, sculpted hair, painted facial features, muslin body, bisque lower limbs with painted shoes,
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including blonde haired woman with original burgundy silk gown, blonde haired girl with bead accented antique costume, and black-haired boy with brown velvet suit. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: the tiny trio are presented in a silk-lined velvet display case with beveled glass and mirrored back. $600/800 309.
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310. Set of Ten German Porcelain Trinket Boxes with Childhood Scenes 2 ¾” (7 cm.) l. Each is oval porcelain trinket box with matching designs of Dresden petals around the edge of the lid, centering a little childhood scene; each is different and include children on sea-saw, children with swan, girl on bicycle, and seven more. Excellent condition. German, circa 1880. $400/500
311. Wooden Doll-Sized China Cabinet 31” (79 cm.) x 24”w. The wooden cabinet with cherry wood finish has angled sides and a wide front door with paned windows, interior shelving and nicely shaped legs. Excellent condition. In the 1850 manner, age uncertain. $300/500
312. American Artist Doll Depicting Sleeping Baby by Dewees Cochran 5” (13 cm.) All latex composition, swivel head, jointed arms and legs in bent baby pose, painted facial features, closed eyes, defined brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, wisps of blonde hair, baby gown. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Dewees Cochran. Comments: the American artist was a character member of NIADA, circa 1960s. Value Points: very rare doll by the noted artist, the doll is an apt portrait of a sleeping child, and is presented in wooden cradle. $700/900
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313. French Bisque Blue-eyed Bébé by Emile Jumeau 19” (48 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with darker blue outer pupil rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows with decorative glaze, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with glazed finish on shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, lovely silk and velvet costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 9 (head, and artist checkmarks) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1888. Value Points: very pretty wide-eyed bébé with fine gleaming complexion, original body and body finish. $2800/3200
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314. German AllBisque Miniature Doll with Unusual Painted Shoes and Socks 9” (23 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, row of tiny porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed at shoulders and hips, shapely legs, painted tan socks and black heeled ankle boots, knit costume. Condition: generally excellent, tiny flakes at stringing holes of limbs. Comments: Germany, circa 1885. Value Points: large allbisque with swivel head, unusual painting of shoes and socks. $700/900
315. French Walnut Doll’s Cabinet with White Marble Top 9 ½” (24 cm.) Of richly grained walnut, the cabinet stand has white
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marble top, single drawer and one-door cabinet, each trimmed with beaded edging. Excellent condition. French, circa 1885. $400/500
316. French Bisque Bébé, Figure A, by Jules Steiner with Original Signed Body 15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows with feathered details, accented eye corners and nostrils, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, French composition fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, some retouch on body. Marks: J. Steiner Bte SGDG Paris Fre A 9. (head) Bébé Steiner (body). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1890. Value Points: very pleasing patina of complexion on the shy-faced bébé. $2700/3200
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318. American Doll Trunk with Original Manufacturer’s Label 16” (41 cm.) x 11”. The wooden domed top trunk with embossed gilded tin covering and wooden and black iron straps, hinges open to a beautifully fitted interior with lift-out trays and compartments having lithographed decorations. The trunk has the original paper label of “Hunter Trunk & Bag Co, Trunks, Bags, and Traveler’s Supplies, 162 Asylum Street, Hartford, Conn”. Excellent condition. American, circa 1910. $400/500
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7” (18 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted facial features, blue eyes, short-stroke brows, closed mouth with downcast pouting expression, mohair wig, five-piece body with jointing at shoulders and hips, painted socks and brown two-strap shoes, nicely costumed in the mariner style. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R 101 19. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, the model known as “Marie” or “Peter” from the firm’s art character series, circa 1910. Value Points: dear little
317. German Bisque Child by Kestner with Original Excelsior Body 26” (66 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, brunette human hair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique dress and undergarments. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: L made in Germany 15 (head) Excelsior Germany 5 ½ (body). Comments: Kestner, circa 1900. Value Points: fine quality of the classic dolly model with
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320. German Sewing Ensemble “Puppenmutterchen’s Nahschule” by Agnes Lucas 12” (30 cm.) x 9” box. 10” doll. A heavy card stock box has lithographed paper cover to simulate wood grain and with very artistic script labeling on the lid. Inside the box is a 10” German bisque doll with blue glass sleep eyes, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig in coiled braid, composition body, wearing original traditional costume, marked Halbig K*R 26. and two lidded fitted compartments containing various sewing tools and accessories. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Puppenmutterchen’s Nahschule (and) Agnes Lucas (script on lid). Comments: Germany, circa 1910. Value Points: wonderful state of preservation of the child’s sewing set, with especially fine doll in original costume. $1200/1500
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321. Two French Sewing Books for Children by Agnes Lucas and S. Barazetti 8” (20 cm.) x 6”. The two books “Toilette de ma Poupée” feature color illustrations of dolls and children in various costumes, along with commentary on each and patterns, with the stated purpose that child
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would be able to make a trousseau for its doll. Published in Germany by Ravensbourg, the books were available in both French and German, and were intended to accompany various kits which the firm also offered. Excellent condition. Circa 1910. $400/700
322. German Bisque Painted Eye Character, 6970 by Gebruder Heubach 9” (23 cm.) Pink tinted bisque socket head, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, closed mouth with pouting expression, blonde mohair wig, composition body with jointing at shoulders and hips, painted black socks and brown two-strap shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 6970 5/0 322. Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1910. Value Points: all original little girl with excellent detail of painting. $400/500
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323. Collection of Six Toy Tin Sewing Machines 2” (5 cm.) -8” l. The six toy sewing machines have tin or cast iron frames and are decorated with stenciled gilt and red decorations in floral or scenic themes. Three are labeled Made in Germany, and one cast iron machine has trade name “Midget”. Excellent condition. Late 1800s. $600/800
324. German Bisque Flapper Girl by Kammer and Reinhardt, with Bisque Figural Jug 10” (26 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, open mouth, four tiny teeth, blonde mohair wig, five piece composition flapper body, painted socks and shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Halbig K*R 26. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1915. Value Points: the flapper era child wears lovely lace dress, original body and body finish. Included is a bisque jug with amusing raised design of flapper girl seated in a cocktail glass, attributed to Shaefer & Vater. $400/500
325. French Bisque “Bleuette” with Rare Lever Eye Movement
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silk undergarments. Condition: generally excellent, repaint on legs. Marks: SFBJ 60 Paris 8/0 (head) 1 (feet). Comments: Bleuette, circa 1915, from Gautier-Langereau. Value points: very pretty example of Bleuette, and with rare eyes. $700/900
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326. French Bisque “Bleuette” by Gautier-Langereau with Original Communion Costume 12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, dark glass eyes, painted lashes, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, four teeth, brunette human hair wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 60 Paris 8/0. Comments: Bleuette, circa 1915, as presented by GaultierLangereau. Value Points: sweet little girl is wearing her original communion costume. $900/1100
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327. Beautiful Early French Bisque Portrait Bébé by Emile Jumeau 15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, rose blushed eye shadow, arched feathered brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over
cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878. Value Points: finest quality of bisque, delicate complexion and subtle blushing, splendid eyes, original body and body finish on the early period bébé. $5500/7500
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328. French Bisque Mechanical Swimming Doll “Ondine” by Elie Martin 16” (41 cm.) A bisque head doll with blue glass eyes, painted features, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, cork torso enclosing mechanism, tin loosely jointed limbs with painted finish, and wearing factory-original blue cotton swim suit with lace trim is designed to “swim” when key-wound. Condition: generally excellent, mechanism functions well. Marks: 1079 Simon & Halbig S&H Germany 2. Comments: designed by Elie Martin, the toy was displayed at the 1878 Paris Exposition where it won a Medaille d’Or. The toy was discussed in an 1882 book “Les Jouets d’Enfants” by Demoulin: “The Ondine was invented by a highly talented and well educated individual who acquired a serious aversion to water as a young boy. He was wise enough not to try to conquer his instinctive revulsion to water by violent means, but instead had the idea of a swimming doll that would familiarize children with swimming...”. Value Points: rare large size of the amusing doll, with original wig, swimsuit, and wonderfully functioning mechanism; when wound, she vigorously moves her hands, arms and legs in a brisk swimming motion. $1500/2200
330. Rare French Bisque Closed Mouth Bébé Attributed to Joanny 20” (51 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump cheeks, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner encircles the eye sockets, painted lashes, mauve-blushed eye
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shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, original body finish. Comments: attributed to Joanny, circa 1885, the small studio workshops of Joseph Louis Joanny created luxury bébés in very limited numbers; there appears to be only one facial model and it is very distinct from any other bébés of that era. Value Points: rare bébé with captivating expression, finest bisque and painting, especially beautiful eyes. $4500/5500
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331. German Bisque Child, 224, by Bahr and Proschild
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20” (51 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass spiral-threaded inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, open mouth, outlined lips, four porcelain upper teeth, brunette mohair wig, pierced ears, Sonneberg composition and wooden fullyjointed body with straight wrists, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 224. Bahr and Proschild, circa 1888. Value Points: rare model with beautiful eyes and pale complexion, deeply-impressed cheek, chin and philtrum dimples. $1100/1300
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332. Petite German Bisque Child, 949, with Closed Mouth by Simon and Halbig
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11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, accent line between the lips, pierced ears, blonde
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334. German Bisque Miniature Doll with Rare American Flag Costume
mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body with very shapely ankles, lovely costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SH 3 949. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: petite closed mouth child has lovely bisque, especially fine early body with original finish. $700/900
7 ½” (19 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig in upswept ornate fashion, muslin body with jointed legs, bisque lower arms. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: the pretty little closed mouth doll is wearing store original costume in red, white and blue and including draped stars and stripes, tiny red heeled shoes. $500/700
333. Sonneberg Bisque Miniature Doll with Factory Original Costume 8” (20 cm.) Solid domed bisque head with flat-cut neck socket, bright blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde lambswool wig, five-piece paper mache body with upper neck dowel for jointing to flat-cut of bisque head socket, jointing at shoulders and hips, painted blue socks and black two-strap shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Sonneberg, mystery maker, circa 1880. Value Points: the handsome little fellow has original rare body, closed mouth, and is wearing factory original sailor costume and cap. $500/700
335. German Musical Handwind Toy “The Children’s Orchestra” by Zinner & Sohne 16” (41 cm.) Arranged upon a wooden platform with lithographed paper cover and with attached background to suggest a mountainside village are six miniature bisque children seated on rocky knolls amidst mountainside foliage; each child with glass eyes, closed mouth, composition arms and legs, is holding a musical instrument, and, when wound, merry music plays and the children “play” their instruments and tap their feet. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Zinner and Sohne, circa 1890. Value Points: charming garden scene, with unusually well-detailed background scenery, pretty bisque faces, and unusual number of persons in the active scene. $1600/1900
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336. Six Rare German All-Bisque Animal Googlies
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features include two brown dogs, grey bear, two yellow pugs and a tabby cat. $900/1100
4” (10 cm.) Each is all-bisque with socket head of animal, human bisque body with pin-jointed limbs, painted shoes and socks, and each has painted “fur” to simulate various animals, painted eyes in side-glancing googly manner. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1920. Value Points: rare little animal people dolls with expressive
337. German Bisque Googly, Model 253, by Marseille for Borgfeldt 7” (18 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep and side-glancing flirty eyes, painted lashes, one-stroke brows, closed mouth with impish smile, brunette mohair wig, five-piece composition body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: G 253 B Germany A 11/0 M. Comments: Marseille, for Borgfeldt, circa 1925. Value Points: captivating expression on the impish faced googly, charming antique costume. $400/500
338. Impish German Bisque Googly, 241, by Marseille
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10” (25 cm.) Bisque socket head with large rounded face, blue glass googly eyes, short painted lashes, onestroke brows, tiny buttonshaped nose, short one-line closed mouth, impish smile, blonde mohair wig, composition toddler body with plump tummy, jointing at shoulders and hips,
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nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 241 0. Comments: Armand Marseille, circa 1917. Value Points: the rarity of the googly is complemented by his delightful expression, fine quality of bisque, original body and body finish. $900/1200
339. German Bisque Googly, 9573, by Gebruder Heubach 8” (20 cm.) Bisque socket head with chubby face, blue glass sleep and sideglancing googly eyes, painted curly lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with impish smile, blonde mohair wig, painted shoes and socks, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 9573 3/0 Heubach (square). Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1920. Value Points: wonderful impish expression, original body and body finish. $500/700
340. Large German Bisque Googly, 323, by Marseille 13” (33 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep and side-glancing googly eyes, painted curly lashes, short feathered brows, rounded nose with accent dots, closed mouth with prim smile and center accent line, brunette human hair, composition five-piece toddler body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Germany 323 A 0 M. Comments: Marseille,
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circa 1920. Value Points: rare large size of the popular 323 googly, original factory dress. $600/800
341. German Bisque Googly, 323, by Marseille in Rare large Size 13” (33 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep and side-glancing googly eyes, painted curly lashes, short feathered brows, rounded nose with accent dots, closed mouth with prim smile and center accent line, brunette human hair, composition five-piece toddler body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Germany 323 A 0 M. Comments: Marseille, circa 1920. Value Points: the beloved model googly is rarely found in this large size. $600/800
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344. German Handwind Musical Toy of Child Playing Piano
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7 ½” (19 cm.) h. Arranged upon a wooden platform with lithographed paper cover to simulate wood is an upright piano with printed paper keyboard at which is seated a bisque head doll with blue glass eyes. When wound
342. Lovely French Bisque Brown-Eyed E.J. Bébé by Emile Jumeau 19” (48 cm.) Bisque socket head, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick black eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, antique silk costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose E 8 J (head, with artist checkmarks) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1884. Value Points: very beautiful bébé with entrancing brown eyes, rich eye decoration, choice bisque, original body and body finish. $3800/4500
343. German All-Bisque Mignonette with Black Stockings 8” (20 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four tiny teeth, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted thigh-high black stockings and five-strap brown ankle boots. Condition: generally excellent, small flake at neck of back torso. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: sought-after “black stocking” model is wearing original aqua silk dress and matching bonnet. $600/800
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with porcelain knob, music plays and the doll turns her head side to side. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, possibly Zinner and Sohne, circa 1890. Value Points: charming parlor scene with merry music which functions well. $800/1100
345. Early Period Beautiful French Bisque Brown-Eyed Bébé by Emile Jumeau
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15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with delicate outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden body with eight loose ball-jointed limbs, straight wrists, beautiful ivory silk dress, undergarments, leather shoes with silk rosettes. Condition: generally excellent, flakes at pierced ear holes. Marks: Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878. Value Points: sought-after early period bébé has beautiful brown eyes are complemented by subtle blushing on eyelids, choice bisque, original body and body finish. $4500/5500
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346. French Toy Dachshund Dog with Leather Muzzle 9” (23 cm.) Firm paper mache dachshund with elongated body, short legs, large ears, amber glass eyes has original leather collar with metal name plate, and leather harness with silver studs and leash. Excellent condition, one leg re-glued. French, circa 1890. $600/800
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347. Very Fine English Burled Walnut Desk with Mirror
348. Beautiful French Bisque Poupée with Wooden Articulated Body
32” (81 cm.) h. 16”w. Of very fine burled walnut the slant front desk has three dove-tailed drawers with lock and key, bombe shaping, carved feet, and is surmounted by a larger scale attached framed mirror with detachable carved crest. The desk opens to interior fitted with drawers and cubicles. Excellent condition. English, mid-1800s. $600/800
18” (46 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass enamel inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French wooden shapely body with rounded derriere, dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, and knees, extra luxury swivel at upper arms and thighs, antique undergarments included. Condition: generally excellent, bisque excellent, body finish original with some typical rubs. Marks: 4. Comments: French, circa 1870. Value Points: very beautiful face with lovely complexion, wooden body with extra luxe articulation. $3500/4200
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349. Petite French Brown-Eyed Bisque Bébé, Size 1, by Emile Jumeau 10” (25 cm.) Bisque socket head, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fullyjointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 1 (head, and artist checkmarks) Jumeau Medaille d’Or (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1886. Value Points: the rare petite bébé has beautiful creamy bisque and rich brown eyes, original body and body finish; original (frail) ivory silk dress is included. $3200/3800
350. Beautiful French Bisque Poupée with Wooden Articulated Body 16” (41 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass inset eyes with rich spiral threading, dark eyeliner, mauve blushed eye shadow, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with
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outlined lips, ears pierced into head, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, all-wooden shapely body with dowel jointing at shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips and knees, pivot jointing at thighs, beautiful antique ivory silk gown and undergarments. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1870. Value Points: very beautiful face with gentle expression, choice bisque, all-wooden articulated body. $3500/4500
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351. German Porcelain Half-Doll of Fashionable Lady Seated on Dresser Jar Cushion
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8” (20 cm.) Waistup porcelain figure of flapper era lady in fashionable burgundy cloche and jacket with neck scarf, gloves and clasping a purse, is posed seated, with legs crossed, atop a porcelain dresser jar modeled as a pillowed cushion stool. The halfdoll lifts to serve as powder puff, and the lid of the “cushion” lifts for access to its interior. Marked with five-prong crown over stylized L. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1920. $500/700
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352. German Porcelain Half-Doll “Flapper Lady Holding Polichinelle Doll” 4 ¼” (11 cm.) Waist-up porcelain figure of flapper era lady with black painted bobbed hair, brown eyes with rich eyeliner, closed mouth, arms bent at elbows to hold a porcelain Polichinelle figure that she clasps, painted gold bracelets and ring. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1920. $300/400
353. German Porcelain Half-Doll Figure of Embracing Couple
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5 ¼” (13 cm.) Waist-up porcelain figure of Art Deco era couple posed in embracing manner, with clasping arms,
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each with painted black hair and facial features, she with bobbed hair and rose tinted complexion. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1920s. $400/500
354. Amusing German Porcelain Powder Jar of Pierrette and Monkey 6” (15 cm.) Porcelain Pierrette with classic costume and aqua skirt which separates for access to jar interior is posed playfully riding piggyback on a crouching brown monkey. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1920. $400/500
355. Collection of Five French Porcelain Powder Jars in the Art Deco Style 5 ½” (14 cm.) -8”. Each is all porcelain powder or dresser jar designed in the stylized shape of Art Deco lady in fashionable or theatrical costume, the dresser bowl serving as the skirt of each costume, and including lady with enclosing purple cape and black face mask, and a kneeling Pierette with red face mask and tambourine. Each bears the signature of its French maker. Excellent condition. French, circa 1920s, a wonderful collection in vibrant shades of pink/lavender and black. $1100/1300
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356. Rare Italian Felt Character Miniature by Lenci
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8” (20 cm.) All-felt doll with socket head, pressed and painted facial features, brown side-glancing eyes, grey eye shadow, painted lashes, lightly-feathered brows, closed mouth with bow-shaped lips, light brown curly mohair wig. Condition: generally excellent, some costume fading. Marks: Lenci (silver foil tag letters “35” on reverse). Comments: Lenci, circa 1930. Value Points: rare little model is wearing original coral and aqua felt romper suit and slippers. $600/800
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cheek dimples, dimpled chin, kid pin-jointed body, bisque forearms. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Heubach (in square) 7763 Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1910, the model is known as “Coquette”. Value Points: especially fine quality of modeling and bisque on the dimpled cheek girl. $400/500
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357. Set of Six German All-Bisque Babies in Original Box 2 ½” (6 cm.) Each is pink-tinted bisque with jointed arms and legs, painted hair and facial features, wearing factory original muslin dress and cap, knit slippers. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Hertwig, circa 1920. Value Points: in unplayed with condition, the babies are presented, still tied, in original factory box, in which the original owner has written a name above each doll such as Paul, Helen, Ernest, and so forth. $200/300
358. German Bisque “Coquette” by Gebruder Heubach 18” (46 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead with pink tinted bisque, sculpted hair in short curly bobbed style with blue painted hair band and bow, intaglio blue side-glancing eyes, one stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with beaming smile, painted teeth, impressed
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359. German All-Bisque Blunderboo Kewpie in Charming Presentation
curl, blue wings, loop-jointed arms, and impressed “O’Neill” on feet. $400/500
4” (10 cm.) l. Kewpie. All-bisque Kewpie as Blunderboo baby posed lying on its back, with extended arms and kicking leg, painted sideglancing googly eyes, closed mouth smile, blue wings; Kewpie is wearing lace and silk ribbon dress and bonnet and is resting on the silk cover of handmade bed with heart design. Excellent condition. The Kewpie figure is Germany, circa 1915, age of bed unknown. $400/500
361. Pair, German All-Bisque Kewpie Bride and Groom 4 ½” (11 cm.) Each is all-bisque with one-piece head and torso, modeled topknot and forelock curl, side-glancing painted googly eyes, blue wings, jointed arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: O’Neill (impressed on feet). Comments: Kewpie, designed by Rose O’Neill, made in Germany, circa 1915. Value Points: she is wearing original wedding veil, and he has painted tuxedo front and original crepe paper top hat. $300/400
360. German Porcelain Tea Service with Kewpie Theme, and Two Kewpies
362. Rare German AllBisque Googly, 9569, by Gebruder Heubach
5” (13 cm.) h. pot. Of white porcelain with raised detail of ruffles around the plate and pot edges, with rose shaded borders and delightful scenes of playful Kewpies, 361. the set comprises lidded teapot, lidded sugar, creamer, six plates, six saucers and six cups, each signed “Copyrighted Rose O’Neill Wilson Made in Germany”. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1915. Also included are two 8 ½” all-bisque Kewpies with side-glancing googly eyes, top knot, forelock
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7” (18 cm.) Bisque swivel head on bisque torso, sculpted short brown hair with single forelock curl, painted large side-glancing googly eyes, button shaped nose, tiny closed mouth, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted socks and pink strap shoes, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 6/0 9569 Heubach (in square) Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1915. Value Points: rare model with excellent detail of expression. $700/900
generally excellent. Marks: H.E. Schoenhut C (head) Schoenhut Doll Pat. Jan.17th, 1911 USA & Foreign Countries. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1918. Value Points: fine original finish is well preserved with gleaming finish. $500/700
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364. American Wooden “Nature Baby”, Model 107, by Schoenhut
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11” (28 cm.) All-wooden doll with socket head, dark blue painted/decal eyes, one-stroke brows, rounded nose, closed mouth with pouty expression, blonde mohair bobbed wig, baby body with jointing at shoulders and hips, muslin baby dress. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: H.E.Schoenhut 1914 (head) Schoenhut Doll Pat. Jan 17th 1911 USA (body). Comments: Schoenhut, model 107, circa 1915. Value Points: original finish is well preserved, original wig. $400/500
365. American Wooden Toddler by Schoenhut in Petite Size
363. American Wooden Toddler, Model 108, by Schoenhut in Original Union Suit 17” (43 cm.) Carved wooden socket head, dark blue painted/decal eyes, single-stroke brows, rounded nose, closed mouth with fretful expression, brunette mohair bobbed tacked-on wig, wooden springjointed toddler body, wearing original knit union suit. Condition:
11” (28 cm.) Carved wooden socket head, painted/decal dark blue eyes, upper eyeliner, accented nostrils, closed mouth with pouty expression, blonde tacked-on mohair bobbed wig, all wooden spring-jointed toddler body with short upper legs, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: H.e/ Schoenhut 1913 (head) Schoenhut Doll Pat. Jan 17th, 1911 USA (torso). Comments: Schoenhut’s model 107 toddler was made from 1917-1926. Value Points: most endearing smallest size with well-preserved original finish and wig. $400/500
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366. American Paper Mache Rolly-Dolly as Buster Brown by Schoenhut 4 ½” (11 cm.) The paper mache rolly-dolly with weighted round base has painted bobbed hair, large round eyes, sculpted and painted costume in the style of Buster Brown. Very good condition, some light paint wear. American, Schoenhut, circa 1905. $300/400
367. American Wooden Painted Eyes “Miss Dolly” by Schoenhut 19” (48 cm.) All-wooden doll with socket head, painted/decal blue eyes, upper eyeliner, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with row of painted teeth, blonde curly mohair tacked-on wig, all-
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wooden spring-jointed body, cotton dress (may be original). Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Schoenhut Doll Pat. Jan 17th, 1911 USA. Comments: Schoenhut, the first model of “Miss Dolly”, 1920-1924, with painted/decal eyes. Value Points: fine original painting is wonderfully-preserved, original very lush wig, original Schoenhut green woven socks and Schoenhut brown saddle shoes. $500/700
368. American Wooden Sleep-Eyed “Miss Dolly” by Schoenhut
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20” (51 cm.) All-wooden doll with socket head, blue sleep eyes, painted upper lashes, delicate brows, rounded nose, closed mouth, four beaded teeth, brunette mohair tacked-on wig, all-wooden body with spring-jointing, original Schoenhut dress and Schoenhut shoes with holes in soles. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Schoenhut Doll Pat. Jan 17, 1911, USA. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1921, the second variation of “Miss Dolly”, appeared in 1921. Value Points: original finish is well preserved, original wig is very full and lush, original Schoenhut shoes. $500/700
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369. Five American Folk Art Dolls in Original Costumes 8” (20 cm.) -12”. Each has hickory nut head with painted black complexion and simplistic painted facial features, cloth torso, wrapped armature body, wooden flat-soled feet, and each is wearing original costume. Condition: very good, some costume fading. Marks: The Southern Shop 8331 Germantown Avenue Chestnut Hill Penna (sticker on boy’s foot). Loveleigh Novelties Grantsville, Ga (partial label on man’s foot). Comments: American folk dolls, early 1900s, created imaginatively from found materials such as acorns and fabric scraps, here presented as characters from Gone with the Wind and others; paper ink notes attached to three identify them as Prissy, Little Lulu and Uncle Peter. Value Points: delightful collection of folk art dolls in original costumes. $400/500
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372. American Wooden Character in Unusual Size by Schoenhut 15” (38 cm.) Carved wooden socket head, intagliosculpted brown eyes, white eye dots, black upper eyeliner, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, brunette tacked-on bobbed mohair wig, allwooden spring-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, wig has been trimmed. Marks: Schoenhut Doll Pat. Jan, 17th, 1911 USA. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1914. Value Points: fine original finish with deeply painted intaglio eyes and solemn expression, rare 15” size. $600/800
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370. American Wooden Character Doll, Model 312, by Schoenhut All-wooden doll with carved socket head, small rich brown intaglio eyes, dark upper eyeliner, rounded nose, small mouth with closed lips, all-wooden spring-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Schoenhut Doll Pat. Jan.17.’11 USA & Foreign Countries. Comments: Schoenhut, model 312, circa 1914. Value Points: fine original finish is well preserved, antique costume including unusual Schoenhut ankle boots. $500/700
371. American Wooden Character Doll, Model 308, by Schoenhut 19” (48 cm.) All-wooden with socket head, large deeplyintaglio blue eyes with pronounced white eye dots, black upper eyeliner, tinted brows, closed mouth with serious expression, accent line between the lips, all wooden spring-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Schoenhut Doll Pat. Jan 17th, 1911. Comments: Schoenhut, their 308 model, circa 1912. Value Points: fine original finish is well-preserved with very fine sculpted detail of eyes. $600/800 372.
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373. Early Carved Wooden Lady with Sculpted Bonnet and Collar 19” (48 cm.) Carved wooden shoulderhead and torso portraying adult woman of 1880 era, with carved definition of brown hair drawn away from face, carved wooden bonnet that is detachable, black enamel inset eyes, carved and painted facial features and complexion, pierced ears, carved wooden collar, crudely carved wooden legs with dowel jointing, painted shoes, muslin upper arms, wooden hands, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: maker unknown, the carving is stylistically similar to that of carver’s of wooden ship figures or tobacconist’s figures of mid to late 19th century. Value Points: rare doll with beautifully aged patina to original painted finish. $2200/2600
374. Early French Paper Mache Mechanical Polichinelle by Marie-Emmanuel Cruchet
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13” (33 cm.) Standing upon a paper covered wooden base with push-pedals at the base is a wax-over-paper mache Polichinelle figure with painted eyes and laughing expression, white mohair wig, classic humps at front and back torso, wooden lower arms and legs, and wearing original costume with gilt paper trim. When the pedals are pushed, the figure nods his head forward and waves his arms and legs. Condition: very good, some wax lines, costume is original albeit dusty, mechanism functions well. Comments: French, circa 1830, the toy maker and inventor was known as “good ole’ boy Cruchet”, according to the fascinating history first written about him in the 1920 book Les Jouets de France by Leo Claretie, and related in The Encyclopedia of French Dolls by Theimer (page 161). Value Points: charming simple toy with most captivating story of its maker. $900/1200
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375. Rare European Miniature Cloth Dolls with Rare Features 9” (23 cm). Each is a firmly-stuffed linen doll with detailed and intricate stitching of unjointed body shape, stitched-on head, stitchdefined fingers and toes, stitch-definition of elbow and knee joints, defined male and female 375. body parts, and each with stitch-shaped face having applied stitch-on ears, painted blue outlined eyes, lips and brows, and with very fine brown silky flaxen hair (hers extended to waist and with original bows in hair, his with side part). Condition: generally excellent. Comments: European, circa 1870, a few other examples of these very distinctive dolls are known, in sizes from 3”-9”, some in original costumes of the aristocracy; their maker remains unknown. Value Points: very rare early cloth dolls are near-perfectly preserved. $900/1200
376. English Poured Wax Child Doll with Original Costume 17” (43 cm.) Poured wax shoulderhead with rosy-pink complexion, blue glass inset eyes, deeply modeled eyeliner above and below eyes, rounded nose, closed mouth, lightly-tinted facial 376. features, blonde inserted tendrils of hair, muslin body with pink-tinted poured wax arms and legs, bare feet. Condition: generally excellent, two finger tips rubbed on left hand. Comments: England, in the Montanari manner, circa 1865. Value Points: beautiful warm complexion, soft curls, original body and fine luxury original costume. $800/1000
377. German Bisque Glass-Eyed Lady, Model 128, by Kling with Sculpted Hair Ornaments 23” (58 cm.) Bisque shoulder head with blonde sculpted hair arranged in elaborate curls at the forehead and drawn back above the pierced ears into tumbling curls at the back, with decorative feathers at the crown, brown glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners,
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closed mouth with very full outlined lips, kid gusset-jointed body with bisque forearms, lovely antique aqua silk costume. Condition: excellent condition. Marks: 128 10. Comments: C.F. Kling, circa 1870. Value Points: rare model with regal presence, her rarity factors include glass eyes, and very distinctive hair ornamentation. $900/1200
378. German Bisque Doll with Sculpted Brown Hair and Fancy Bonnet 4” (10 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead of lady with sculpted brown hair that falls into ringlets onto her shoulders, adorned with a sculpted flattop bonnet with black brim and Dresden floral cluster, pierced ears, painted blue eyes with black and red upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, closed mouth with center accent line, sculpted strands of gold beads. 378. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: rarity factors include brown hair, fancy bonnet, gold jewelry, pierced ears. $400/600
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11” (28 cm.) -19”. Each has composition face with painted facial features, black mohair wig, muslin straw-filled body, wooden feet with painted shoes or real moccasins, and each is wearing original costume that en-wraps its body and appears as though hands are wrapped within the blankets, comprising flannel blankets, cottons trousers or dress. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: “Skookums Bully Good Indian, patented” (paper label on feet of two). Comments: Mary McAboy, who produced a series of dolls representing Native Americans, circa 1920. Value Points: well-preserved collection with well-rendered facial expressions, original costumes, included is one original box. $700/900
380. German Bisque Character, Model 166, by Kley and Hahn Known as “Tommy Tucker” 27” (69 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, brown sculpted boyish hair waved casually across his forehead with modeling details, brown glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted long curly lashes, brushstroked and multi-feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth with outlined lips, two porcelain upper teeth, tongue, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K&H 166-14 Germany. Comments: Kley and Hahn, circa 1912, the model is referred to as Tommy Tucker. Value Points: rare large example of the classic schoolboy model, with well-sculpted details of boyish hair, fine quality of bisque. $900/1200
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381. German Bisque Doll with Brown Glass Eyes and Sculpted Hair, Model 150, by Kling 15” (38 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead portraying a young boy with blonde sculpted hair, deep forehead bangs, fully modeled ears, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with downcast lips, painted teeth, kid gusset-jointed body, bisque forearms, wearing navy blue woolen suit, stockings, brown leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 153 - 4. Comments: C.F. Kling, circa 1885. Value Points: rare hair style, glass eyes, most appealing gentle characterization of the signed model. $600/900
382. German Toy Horses and Wooden Wheeled Cart 27” (69 cm.) overall. 9” horses. The pair of horses with black fabric
hide are mounted on wooden wheeled bases and are designed to pull the double wheeled cart with driver’s seat and baggage storage area. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1890. $500/700
383. German Bisque Glass-Eyed Character, Model 7660, by Gebruder Heubach 10” (25 cm.) Bisque socket head with pink-tinted bisque, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth modeled as though open with defined tongue tip, blonde mohair wig, composition baby body jointed at shoulders and hips, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 7660 3/0 Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912. Value Points: rare model with unusual modeling of mouth. $600/800
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13” (33 cm.) Pink-tinted bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with impressed dimples at lip corners, dimpled chin, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 6970 3 ½ Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1910. Value Points: rare model with very choice matte bisque; included with the doll is Germany paper mache bunny as candy container. $1100/1300
385. German Bisque Glass-Eyed Character, 5777, “Dolly Dimple”, by Gebruder Heubach 13” (33 cm.) Pink-tinted bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, fringed brows, short curly lashes, accented eye corners and nostrils of upturned nose, open mouth with outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, pretty antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 5777 4 Heubach (sunburst mark). Comments: Gebruder Heubach, the firm’s Dolly Dimple model, circa 1915, so-named for the impressive dimples in each cheek and chin. Value Points: the deeply-impressed dimples are enhanced by finest quality of bisque and delicate complexion. $1100/1300
386. German Miniature Bisque Doll in Original Costume as Candy Container 386.
10” (25 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass eyes, open mouth, four tiny teeth, carton hollow torso, wire upper arms, bisque forearms, original store costume. Condition: generally excellent.
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Marks: 4700 S (pb in star) H. Comments: Schoneau and Hoffmeister, circa 1910. Value Points: the sweet-faced girl in original presentation is designed with removable legs for access to the candy container interior. $300/400
15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with downcast pouting lips, dimpled chin, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 115/A 38. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912, the model marketed as “Phillip” from the firm’s art character series. Value Points: especially fine modeling of the wistful-faced child with fine gleaming complexion, original body and body finish. $1200/1500
387. Rare German Bisque Character “Fany” by Marseille with Her Own Little Doll 13” (33 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump cheeks, tiny blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, tiny one-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with downcast lips, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 231 DRMR 248 Fany A 2/0 M. Comments: Marseille, circa 1915. Value Points: rare model with most endearing wistful expression enhanced by finest bisque and painting, original body and body finish, along with her own all-bisque doll with original factory costume. $2100/2400
389. German Toy Spotted Pony with Leather Harness and Saddle 18” (46 cm.) The firm-bodied pony with cream/brown spotted fur hide, is mounted on tiny metal wheels, glass eyes, attached ears and tail, and has original studded harness and elaborate leather saddle with stirrups. Structurally excellent, fur hide has some sparseness. Germany, circa 1885. $300/500
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390. German Bisque Pouty Character “Phillip”, Model 115A, by Kammer and Reinhardt 16” (42 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with downcast pouting lips, dimpled chin, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 115/A 42. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912, the model marketed as “Phillip” from the firm’s art character series. Value Points: especially fine modeling of the wistful-faced child with fine gleaming complexion, original body and body finish. $1200/1500
11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-looseball jointed body with
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straight wrists, antique undergarments. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 2. Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1886. Value Points: sweet face on the petite bébé with especially nice early body, original earrings. $2700/3200
392. Two German Bisque Dollhouse Gentlemen in Original Costumes 6 ½” (17 cm.) - 7 ½”. Each has bisque shoulderhead, sculpted hair and moustache, painted facial features, muslin body, bisque lower limbs, painted shoes and socks. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1900. Value Points: each gentleman wears factory original costume including man with dark brown hair and moustache, and blonde man with blonde moustache. $400/500
393. Early Period French Bisque Bébé EJ by Emile Jumeau 22” (56 cm.) Bisque socket head, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, shaded nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with shaded outlined lips, dimpled chin and lip corners, separately-modeled pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball jointed body with straight wrists, royal blue silk and velvet dress, lace bonnet, undergarments, shoes. Condition: generally excellent, original body and body finish. Marks: 10 EJ (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1882. Value Points: beautiful early bébé, body in very fine condition. $4500/5500
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394. Two German Porcelain Dresser Jars with Vibrant Blue Color Themes 6” (15 cm.) and 9”. Each is all-porcelain, decorated in rare royal blue colors and black and red accents, including a tall jar upon whose lid is posed a flapper lady lying on her stomach, feet waving in the air; and a demure yet seductively posed lady with sideturned head resting on her shoulder. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1920. $600/800
395. German Porcelain Dresser Box “Flapper Traveler Having a Word with Her Dog” 3 ½” (9 cm.) Seated upon the lid of the dresser box which is disguised as a grey steamer trunk is a flapper lady wearing yellow cloche and fur-collared coat, her legs saucily crossed at the knees and ankles and her right hand gesticulating as though making a strong statement to the black and white pup who sits at her side. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1920. $400/500
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397. German Porcelain “Blue-Gowned Lady with Pet Dog” Powder Jar 5 ½” (14 cm.) The powder jar appears as a figure of fashionable 1920s lady with brown hair in short marcelled curls, strong eye painting, slender-bodied and wearing a blue evening gown with brown stripes, as she cradles her pet dog in her right arm. The figure separates at the waist for access to the jar interior. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1920s. $400/500
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398. Very Rare German Porcelain Lady with Wind-Blown Skirt 10” (25 cm.) Porcelain figure of lady posed as though windblown, the skirt of her red dress adrift, exposing ruffled undergarments, thigh-high tan stockings, garters, and black onestrap shoes, with sculpted fur wrap, black cloche with red band, sculpted yellow bracelets, arranged upon self base with attached blue trinket box in the shape of a hat box, with removable lid. With blue stamp of five-prong crown over script L. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1915. $800/1000
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399. Four Rare German Porcelain Lady Fancies 9” (23 cm.) standing ballerina. Each is all-porcelain with sculpted hair and painted facial features, including half-doll with extended left arm and very rare gold painted hair; half-doll ballerina with padded lower torso has tulle tutu cover and with porcelain legs in ballerina pose; half-doll lady with powder puff skirt seated on separate pedestal with her attached legs, and she with gilt cap and gilt necklace; and wonderful flapper lady with brown bobbed hair, posed as though having tumbled over, and her wind-blown skirt serving as the “bowl” for silk puff with attached porcelain kicking legs and gold strap heels. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1920. $800/1000
400. French Porcelain Pierrot and Pierrette 6” (15 cm.) l. Posed upon a porcelain base with painted rose garlands is a kneeling Pierrot figure offering a red heart to Pierrette who is resting her powder puff body on the nearby bowl with legs. Excellent condition, Pierrette may not be original to the presentation. Germany, circa 1920s. $300/400 400.
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401. Four German Art Deco Porcelain Novelties Each is all-porcelain with painted decorations of black and white in the Pierrot thematic style, include 6” pair of Pierrot and Pierrette candle stick holders, each posed holding a mandolin; 8” dresser jar with removable lid upon which are posed a highly-stylized Pierrot figure in unusual cream/yellow costume alongside his two pet pups with Pierrot ruffled collars; and 5 ½” Pierrot figure posed in bowl-like manner, with traditional black cap and ruffled collar on variant yellow costume. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1920s. $700/900
402. French Porcelain Dresser Jar “Lady in Stylized Costume” by Limoges 6” (15 cm.) The porcelain lady with very stylized hair and painted facial features is wearing a very stylized black and yellow tassel and polka-dot painted costume with low-cut bodice; the figure separates at the hips for access to the jar interior. Signed Limoges France. Excellent condition. Circa 1920s. $400/500 402.
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403. American Blonde Twist ‘n Turn P.J. by Mattel in Original Box 11” (28 cm.) Having blonde hair with bangs and two side ponytails tied with colorful beads, brown eyes, lashes, blue eyeliner, pink lips, bendable legs, twist ‘n turn waist, wearing pink nylon swim suit with open weave knit skirt, and presented unplayed with in original box with wrist tag, stand and booklet. Near mint condition, cello wrap on box is torn. Mattel, #1118, 1969. $300/400
404. American Brunette Twist ‘n Turn Francie by Mattel in Original Box 11” (28 cm.) Having brunette long straight hair with bangs, original cello wrap on hair, brown eyes, lashes, pink lips, bendable legs and twist ‘n turn body, wearing swim suit with colorful striped bodice and pink shorts, and presented unplayed with in original box with wrist tag, stand and booklet. Near mint condition. Mattel, #1170, 1967. $300/400 403.
405. American Blonde Twist ‘n Turn Stacey by Mattel in Original Box
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11” (28 cm.) Having blonde waist length hair with side part accented with forehead curl, and ponytail at the nape of the neck tied with pink ribbon bow, blue eyes, real lashes, pink lips, row of teeth, twist ‘n turn body, bendable knees, wearing original red swim suit with three buttons on bodice. Near mint condition in original never opened box. Mattel, #1165, 1968. $300/400
406. American Blonde Twist ‘n Turn Francie in Original Box 11” (28 cm.) Having blonde hair with flip curls, original head band, brown eyes, lashes, pink lips, bendable legs and twist ‘n turn body, wearing pink knit swim suit with yellow stripes and presented unplayed with in original box with stand and booklet. Near mint condition. Mattel, #1170, 1967. $300/400
407. American Brunette Twist ‘n Turn Barbie in Original Unopened Box
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408. American Brunette Ponytail Barbie, First Issue, with Original T.M. Box and Stand 11” (28 cm.) Having brunette ponytail and tightly curled bangs, V shaped brows, sideglancing outlined eyes, full lips, bangle earrings, and wearing original black and white striped swim suit. The doll is preserved in original box with T.M. label and owns her original two-prong stand marked T.M. and Japan. Excellent condition, one shoe has strap split, two tiny spots at back torso. Mattel, the first production model of Barbie, 1958/9. $3500/4500
409. Original 1958 Introductory Advertising for Barbie 11” (28 cm.) x 8 ½”. The four page advertising folio features Barbie in wedding costume on the cover and opens to show the #1 Barbie with “special pedestal” and distinctive first year facial painting. Shown are 21 original costumes and two special display cases with contents. The folio is dated 1958 Mattel. Excellent condition. $200/300 409.
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410. American Mannequin Doll by Simplicity in Original Presentation Box 12” (30 cm.) Latex full body figure of woman in posed fashionable manner, with sculpted brown hair and painted facial features, jointed arms, painted black shoes, is arranged in her original presentation box along with a mannequin with her same figure, various patterns, and “Simplicity Sewing Book for Fashion Doll”. The doll is excellent, box has some wear, contents appear complete. The box exterior is decorated with ribbonscrolled words “fashion doll”. Simplicity, 1944. $300/400
411. American Composition Shirley Temple by Ideal in Original Costume and Box
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13” (33 cm.) All-composition with socket head, sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lower lashes, feathered brows, open mouth, four teeth, impressed dimples, blonde mohair ringlet curled wig, five-piece composition body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Shirley Temple 13 Ideal. Comments: Ideal, circa 1935. Value Points: pristine original condition, with original tagged dress, undergarments, socks and shoes, and presented in original box. $400/500
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412. Italian Felt Miniature Doll by Lenci in Vibrant Original Costume 9” (23 cm.) Felt socket head, pressed and painted facial features, large round wide-open blue eyes, rounded nose, “O” shaped mouth with
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413. German Bisque Character “Just Me” by Marseille 10” (25 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep and side-glancing eyes, painted short lashes, single-stroke brows, button-shaped nose, closed mouth with rosebudshaped lips, plump cheeks, blonde mohair bobbed wig, composition toddler body jointed at shoulders and hips, modeled bent right arm. Marks: Just Me Registered Germany A 310 5/0 M. Comments: Marseille, circa 1925. Value Points: very choice bisque with wide-eyed “why, me?” expression, original unique body for this model with original finish, costume may be original. $700/900
414. Italian Felt Character Girl, Series 1500, by Lenci with Pouting Expression 18” (46 cm.) Felt swivel head with very plump cheeks and chin, pressed and painted facial features, brown
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side-glancing eyes, curly upper lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with pouting expression, accent dots on bottom lip, brunette mohair wig in small braids, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: excellent condition except small spots on cheeks. Comments: Lenci, from the 1500 series, circa 1926. Value Points: wonderful characterization, the chubby fretful child is wearing original pin, coral and cream checkered dress with pocket, matching shoes, original undergarments. $800/1000
415. American Set of Celluloid Christmas Tree Lights in Original Box 14” (36 cm.) x 9” box. Fitted in its original box is a set of Christmas tree lights with 15 screw-in celluloid figures including Kewpies, animals, children and more, each decorated with colorful painting. The box has original label “Beso Deluxe Multiple Xmas Tree Unit, for alternating current only, Betts & Betts New York, Patent Pending”. New York, 1920s, unknown if working, but figurally excellent. A rare novelty set of holiday tree lights in original box. $400/600
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Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Heubach (in square). Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1915. Value Points: wonderful whimsical expressions on the little imps. $400/500
418. French Paper Mache “Puss in Boots” by Cesar 17” (43 cm.) Paper mache head depicting a cat with painted facial features and sculpted ears, paper mache human-body with sculpted and painted colorful costume, jointed arms, hinged “walking” legs with sculpted over-sized boots. Condition: original finish and painting throughout with typical rubs. Comments: “Puss in Boots”, by Cesar, a manufacturer of carton toys and masks, circa 1900. Value Points: amusing French story book figure with vivid and imaginative decorations. $400/500
419. Italian Felt Miniature by Lenci in Original Costume 9” (23 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, blue side-glancing eyes, long curly upper lashes, accented nostrils, “O” shaped mouth, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Lenci, circa 1930. Value Points: original orange/yellow and brown traditional folklore costume is perfectly preserved, with original undergarments, brown felt shoes, black shawl. $300/400
420. Wonderful American Felt Humpty Dumpty by Ross and Ross
416. German Bisque Character, 1428, by Simon and Halbig with Wonderful Romper Costume 23” (58 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump cheeks and chin, tiny blue glass sleep eyes, fringed upper lashes, short angled brows, rounded nose, closed mouth modeled as though open, shaded details of lips, brunette mohair wig, composition baby body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1428 15. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1915. Value Points: extraordinary detail of sculpting with definition of impressed dimples at cheeks, above the lips, at eye corners, with finest quality of bisque, antique romper costume with bunny-patterned pinafore and cap. $1800/2300
417. Two German All-Bisque Characters by Gebruder Heubach 5” (13 cm.) Each is one-piece bisque figure of seated little imp, one posed in pugilistic manner and with scowling features, and the other shyly inclined with finger to mouth and toes gathered, each with sculpted blonde hair and painted facial features, expressively posed eyes.
14” (36 cm.) including hat. The egg-shaped felt Humpty Dumpty has stitched-on ears and hingejointed short felt arms and legs, painted facial 416, 417. features, and stitched-on orange felt costume with white felt collar and buttons, matching hat. Condition: generally excellent, two little moth holes in hat. Marks: Humpty Dumpty Doll Trade Mark Ross and Ross Oakland Ca (tag on reverse). Comments: Ross and Ross produced various cloth and felt dolls during the 1920s including black Topsy doll and characters from Johnny Gruelle stories including Little Brown Bear and Johnny Mouse. Value Points: very fine quality of production on the little-known American firm, this example beautifully preserved with vibrant colors. $800/1000
421. German Paper Mache “Mother Goose” 19” (48 cm.) Paper mache shoulderhead with sharply chiseled, yet kindly, features, hawk- like nose, jutting chin, painted blue eyes, grey lower eye shadow, single- stroke brows, firmly-set lips, white mohair wig, wire spectacles, cloth stitch-jointed body, paper mache lower arms, wearing antique costume (possibly original) and with early chest banner “Mother Goose”. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, maker unknown, late 1800s. Value Points: very distinctive modeling of the storybook figure is well preserved. $500/700
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422. Swiss Character Doll with Wide Grinning Expression by Bucherer 6” (15 cm.) Composition head with sculpted black bobbed hair, painted facial features with wide-eyed side-glancing expression, broadlygrinning smile, metal ball-bearing body, composition hands and feet with painted shoes, original costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Made in Switzerland Patents Applied For. Comments: Bucherer, circa 1925, from their series of Saba dolls, representing a popular comic strip character of the era. Value Points: the model is rare to find and
capable of infinite articulation which enhances its playful expression. $400/600
423. Early 1900s Woolen Tabby Puss in Boots 16” (41 cm.) The firmly-stuffed grey tabby cat with black striping is posed in upright manner, with inset green glass eyes, pink tipped nose, leather collar, jointed limbs, wire armature tail and is wearing thigh-high black leatherette boots. Excellent condition. Early 1900s. $400/500
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woolen ruffled bonnet, red shoes, undergarments, pocket watch. $3200/3800
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424. French Bisque Bébé, Figure A, by Jules Steiner with Original Signed Body 22” (56 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over original Steiner pate, Steiner composition fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Steiner Fre A 5 (head) Le Petit Parisien Bébé Steiner (body). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1889. Value Points: very fine quality of painting on the shy-faced bébé, wonderful antique costume of burgundy velvet with rose silk bows, matching velvet purse with silver frame, red
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15” (38 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass spiral threaded eyes with darker blue outer edges, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, kid poupée body with gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees, wearing vintage black woolen uniform with red piping, belt, military cap, leather boots. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2 (head and shoulders). Comments: French, circa 1870. Value Points: very fine quality of bisque, sturdy firm body, brilliant blue eyes. $1800/2500
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426. French BrownComplexioned Bisque Bébé by Jules Steiner 15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head with light brown complexion, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, black brushstroked brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, slightly-parted lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, black fleecy mohair wig over cork pate, French brown composition fully-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: A 7 Paris (incised) J. Steiner. Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1890. Value Points: beautiful eyes and complexion, original body and near mint original body finish. $1800/2300
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427. French Bisque Bébé, Series C, by Jules Steiner 20” (51 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, delicately painted lashes, lightly-feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, gently upturned lip corners, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over Steiner pate, Steiner composition fully-jointed body with straight wrists, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, very faint hairline at top forehead. Marks: Steiner Paris Series C 13. Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1885. Value Points: most pleasing eager expression with beautiful gleaming complexion, original body and body finish. $2400/2700
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428. French Bisque Bébé Bru Jne R with Original Signed Bru Shoes 17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, dark brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with uplifted lip corners, outlined lips, dimpled chin, pierced ears, brunette human hair over cork pate. French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, lovely vintage silk and velvet costume and bonnet, undergarments, shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bru Jne R 6. Comments: Maison Bru, Girard epoch, circa 1892. Value Points: lovely bébé with fine creamy bisque, original body, original leather shoes signed “B” in oval and “6”. $8000/10,000
429. French Wooden Linen Cabinet with Chinoiserie Decorations 12” (30 cm.) The wooden cabinet with glassfront door and working lower drawer has ebony black painted finish with gold Chinoiserie decorations and white marble top. Presented inside are wrapped towels. Excellent condition. French, late 1800s. $800/1100
430. French Bisque Bébé, Size 1, by Emile Jumeau with Entrancing Brown Eyes 9” (23 cm.) Bisque socket head, large brown glass paperweight inset eyes, lushly-painted lashes, brushstroked brows with feathered details, accented nostrils, closed mouth with richly-glazed lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, antique dress. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 1 (head, and artist checkmarks) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1886. Value Points: very dear bébé with entrancing large eyes, very fine bisque, original body and body finish. $2800/3200
431. French Bisque Bébé by Douillet for Emile Jumeau win Rare Petite Size 1 10” (25 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, lushly painted lashes, brushstroked and multi-feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, pierced ears, brunette human hair
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wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: E. 1 D. (head and artist checkmarks). Comments: Jumeau, circa 1890, the bébé bears the initials of the Jumeau foreman, Douillet,and is the only Jumeau doll with signature markings of Jumeau colleague indicating the respect bestowed upon the long-time member of the firm. Value Points: very rare marked Jumeau bébé is notable for unique expression, very fine bisque, brilliant blue eyes, original body and body finish, original chemise. $3200/3600
432. Petite French Bisque Bébé by Rabery and Delphieu 10” (25 cm.) Bisque socket head, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with shaded lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate French wooden and composition eight-loose-ball jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: R 6/0 D. Comments: Rabery and Delphieu, circa 1885. Value Points: most appealing petite size, original body and body finish, original muslin chemise. $2700/3200
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433. French Bisque Poupée with Wooden Articulated Body 14” (36 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, pale blue glass inset eyes with darker blue rims, dark eyeliner, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French wooden shapely body with dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, and knees, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent, original body finish albeit finish is scuffed. Comments: French, circa 1870. Value Points: beautiful bisque and eyes, original wooden body with posable articulation. $1800/2400
435. Petite French Bisque Smiling Poupée, B. Depose Model, by Leon Casimir Bru 12” (30 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass spiral threaded eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, lightlyfeathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, smiling expression, kid gusset-jointed body with square-cut kid collarette. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: B. Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, his deposed model with enigmatic smiling expression, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, wearing white pique fitted gown with white fur wrap trimmed with fox head and blue
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tassels, undergarments, boots. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: B. Comments: Leon Casimir Bru who registered the model in 1872; scholars dispute the inspiration for the model ranging from Empress Eugenie to a noted Parisian architectural carving of an angel. Value Points: the deposed model is especially dear in this petite size, finest quality of bisque and painting, original body. $1800/2400
436. Very Lovely Early French Bisque Bébé, X Series, by Emile Jumeau 15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, lovely antique rose sateen dress, undergarments, cream shoes with white silk
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rosettes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 6X (incised) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, first period bébé, circa 1878, from rare mystery “X” series. Value Points: the most gentle
expression is enhanced with delicate complexion and blush, original body and body finish, soft luxurious early mohair wig. $4500/6500
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437. French Powder Jar with Egyptian Theme Decoration 8” (20 cm.) The porcelain jar with lavender base trimmed in rich gold leaf has a lid surmounted by a kneeling figure of Egyptian lady with unusual red hair decorated with gold hair bands, clothed with rich gold bands and jewelry. Excellent condition. French, circa 1920. $600/800
438. Three German Porcelain Dresser Jars as Aristocratic Ladies 8” (20 cm.) Each is porcelain, designed as a figural aristocratic lady in elegant 18th century costume, with separation at the hips for access to jar interior; included is lady in yellow and purple gown seated in a chair upon which her arms casually rest, a lady dressed for carnival or masked ball, and the lady of the manner with high sculpted hair decorated with feathers. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1900. $500/700
439. German Porcelain Flapper Lady as Powder Box 7” (18 cm.) Porcelain half-doll with black sculpted hair in bob fashioned with a purple hair band is posed with arms belt at elbow as though blowing kisses, and with attached powder puff skirt, arranged seated on porcelain tasseled cushion which serves as powder dish. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1920. $400/500
440. Very Beautiful Early French Bébé by Gaultier with Original Bisque Hands
with gusset jointing, bisque lower arms with sculpted cupped hands, lovely antique costume and cap. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F. 0 G. (head and shoulders). Comments: Gaultier, circa 1880, early period bébé from the firm. Value Points: beautiful delicate complexion, artistic painting of features, original very sturdy kid bébé body and finely-sculpted bisque hands. $4500/5800
17” (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with delicately accented lips, dimpled chin, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, plump kid bébé body
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21” (53 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes with wire lever mechanism at back of head, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, impressed dimples at philtrum and lip corners, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Figure C No 3 J. Steiner Bte SGDG Paris (head) Le Petit Parisien Bébé Steiner (body). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1885. Value Points: very beautiful complexion and quality of painted features, rare wire lever eyes, original body and body finish, lovely antique costume. $3200/3600
442. Sonneberg Bisque Doll with Closed Mouth 10” (25 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: bisque excellent, body original albeit worn. Marks: 3. Comments: Sonneberg, mystery maker, circa 1885. Value Points: lovely gentle expression on the petite doll, antique costume. $400/500
443. French Bisque Bébé, Figure A, by Jules Steiner
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16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, rose blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils, closed mouth with shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Steiner Paris A 5. Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1890. Value Points: especially beautiful facial painting with dainty rose blush on eyelids, cheeks and ears, original body and body finish. $2200/2600
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444. French Bisque Bébé “Dep” for Jumeau/ SFBJ with Signed Jumeau Shoes 24” (61 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, dark eyeliner, painted lower lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, dimpled chin, pierced ears, brunette human hair over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Dep 11 (incised) Tete Jumeau (red stamp) Bébé Jumeau Diplome d’Honneur (body). Comments: Jumeau/SFBJ, circa 1900. Value Points: especially fine gleaming complexion, original body and body finish, leather shoes signed “Bébé Jumeau Depose”. $1100/1300
445. French Bisque Bébé, Figure A, by Jules Steiner with Original Signed Body 19” (48 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, shaded lips, dimpled chin, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate, French composition fully-jointed body, lovely antique costume including dress, bonnet, undergarments, leather shoes, jewelry. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: J. Steiner Bte SGDG Paris Fre A 11 (head) (original Steiner paper label on body). Comments:
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446. German Bisque PaintedEye Character, Model 183, by Kestner 14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted brown eyes, black and red upper eyeliner, painted lashes, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with defined space between the lips, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 183. Comments: Kestner, circa 1910. Value Points: very expressive features are enhanced by fine quality of bisque and painting, original body and body finish, original wig. $1700/2300 446, 447.
447. German Bisque Painted-Eye Character, Model 179, by Kestner 14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown painted eyes, black and red upper eyeliner, white eye dots, short-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined lips, blonde mohair wig with coiled braids, plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, nicely costumed. Condition: bisque excellent, body repainted, right thumb missing. Marks: 179. Comments: Kestner, circa 1910. Value Points: wonderfully expressive face of the art character model with choicest bisque and painting. $1700/2300
448. German Blue-Eyed Bisque Art Character “Marie”, Model 101, by Kammer and Reinhardt 12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted pale blue eyes, black upper eyeliner, one-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full pouty lips, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R 30 101. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1910,
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their art character model marketed as “Marie”. Value Points: especially fine complexion and artistry, original body and body finish. $1200/1500
449. All-Original German Bisque Brown-Eyed Character, Model 101, “Marie” by Kammer and Reinhardt 7 ½” (19 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted brown eyes, single-stroke short brows, closed mouth with outlined lips, blonde mohair wig with coiled braids, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R 101 19. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, their model “Marie” from the art character series of the firm, circa 1910. Value Points: original wig, body, body finish, costume and shoes. $800/1000
450. Petite German Bisque Closed Mouth Doll, Model 89, by Handwerck 11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 89 5. Comments: Handwerck, circa 1895. Value Points: rare closed mouth doll, original body and body finish, charming costume and shoes. $1100/1400
451. German Bisque Pouty Character, Model 115, “Phillip” by Kammer and Reinhardt 18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted short curly lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with downcast pouting lips, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition
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and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: VI K*R S&H 115/A. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, their art character model “Phillip”, circa 1912. Value Points: fine gleaming patina of complexion on the wistful faced child. $1800/2300
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452. Grodnertal Tiny Wooden Doll on Donkey, with Provenance 1 ¾” (4 cm.) Carved wooden doll with painted complexion and facial features, black painted hair, one-piece head and shapely torso, doweljointed arms and legs, early costume, mounted seated side-saddle on a wooden carved donkey with carved detail of harness. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Grodnertal, circa 1840. Value Points: most appealing tiny doll in unique arrangement. A copy of the 2002 catalog is included with the doll. In July 2002, Theriault’s auction catalog “My Life as a Doll” related the tale of a tiny, tiny wooden Grodnertal doll posed seated sidesaddle on a tired donkey as she toiled through time and places seeking knowledge and adventure. The catalog ended with the auction of this tiny 1 3/4” doll along with the message shown below. That same doll has now returned to Theriault’s from the home of that last collector, seeking a new home. She is the final catalog doll of an auction fittingly titled, “One Thing Leads to Another”. $300/400
“So now I come to the end of my long journey and my wooden bones are tired. I want to rest, to live in my memories of all the dolls I’ve known and the places I’ve traveled. With luck I can land in a home surrounded by some of these old friends. I hope they put me under a glass dome so the family cat won’t get me”. 216
And Still More Dolls… Immediately following the dolls presented in this catalog another 150 dolls and playthings will be offered. To view these dolls visit www.theriaults.com, click on “Bid Online” and see the auction of January 23. Absentee and telephone bidding is available for these, as well as internet bidding. 217
The Story of “Charlotte” A
n outstanding English wooden doll, circa 1760, with fascinating provenance linking to Queen Charlotte (1744-1818), the Queen Consort of King George III, will come to auction at Theriault’s January 22 Marquis auction. At 28”, the doll is extraordinary not only in its provenance, but also in its originality and splendor of presence.
(1775-1832), daughter of the 4th Duke of Atholl, the gift of the wooden doll that is shown here. The young goddaughter, who named the doll Charlotte in honor of the Queen, remained in the court, and later became a lady-in-waiting to Queen Charlotte. As for the doll, it was carefully cherished, was passed along in her family, for several generations and eventually passed into the hands of Frances Ada Drummond (18971922), a noted British artist whose listed paintings include “A Woodland Scene in Spring” and finally, at the request of the family, now into the caring hands of collectors. Throughout these years the doll was always named “Charlotte”.
In 1761, the young German princess Charlotte, then only 17 years of age, was married to the just-crowned British King George III, a union which lasted 57 years, amidst the turmoil of George’s bouts of severe mental illness, as well as the American declaration of independence from England and the ensuring American Revolution. During that era, Charlotte gave birth to 15 children, thus drawing to her court a number of children’s attendants and personal ladies-in-waiting. The English author Flora Fraser wrote of Charlotte’s particular kindness to her children’s attendants in her 2005 book, Princesses: The Six Daughters of George III, such as personal little notes of thank you.
Accompanying the doll through the years, and presented with her here, is a glass-lidded box with engraving which contains a number of precious miniature objects. Of greatest interest is a small roll of silk fabric with exquisite embroidery carefully wrapped in paper labeled with the handscript designation “piece of old Queen Charlotte’s train 1770”. There is a linen homespun double “pocket” with embroidered detail, an embroidered miniature folio with internal pockets, a small silk purse with gilt metallic embroidery, a framed engraving labeled “Charlotte, Queen of Great Britain, &c” on the reverse, and a very fine
And it is also certain that her kindness extended to other members of the court. Kindness sometimes took the form of a warm smile, a personal note, or, in the case of her young goddaughter Charlotte Murray
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miniature painting of an 18th century lady seated at her desk. The doll, Charlotte, itself, is a wonder. Standing a regal 28”, her dark enamel eyes proudly center a perfectly sculpted face and strong aristocratic throat. Her complexion is flawless and completely original, indicating her vigilant care for 250 years. And, oh, her costume. Of the finest embroidered silk with gathered ruffles and flounces, Found tucked in the folds of the dolls gown was the gown is neatly fitted to this tiny piece of fine fabric labeled “Piece of Old her elegant shape. Beneath Queen Charlotte’s Train - 1770”. Presumably her is a fine homespun petticoat wedding train. with embroidered details, and on her dainty feet above shapely legs are fitted silk slippers. She carries a cobalt blue glass cornucopia for a dab of perfume, or perhaps - dare she? - a little touch of mid-day brandy. Charlotte wears a tiny ruby necklace, and on her head is an exquisitely fitted cap in woven crepe and silk ribbons accented with stiffened lace.
Backside view of exquisite lace bonnet.
In all – her beauty, her luxury of production, her state of originality, and her provenance - the doll Charlotte, ranks among the finest early English dolls ever presented at auction. x
Cobalt blue glass cornucopia carried by Charlotte.
Among the ephemera owned by the doll is an ebony framed image of Queen Charlotte owned by the doll, a silk purse with guilt metallic embroidery, and linen home spun pockets.
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Detail of embroidery on the gown.
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