Stars by Theriault's

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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

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Table of Contents Volume One Introduction Pages 4 - 5

Session One: Friday, January 11, 2013 Lots 1 - 131, Pages 6 - 52

Session Two: Saturday, January 12, 2013 Lots 132 - 335, Pages 53 - 156

Volume Two Session Two, Continued: Saturday, January 12, 2013 Lots 336 - 452, Pages 159 - 198

Sessions Three: Sunday, January 13, 2013 Lots 453 - end, Pages 199 - 308

Stars, A Foreword. Stars. An appropriate name for this two volume set featuring some of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most sparkling antique doll treasures A veritable galaxy is offered, each a celestial wonder, each made evident in the pages that follow. And stars, surely, the extraordinary collectors whose doll treasures people the pages. These collector stars include (alphabetically): Mildred Adkins of LaGrange, Kentucky, whose extraordinary collection of early porcelain and sculptedhair bisque dolls speak eloquently of tradition and grace, reflecting the character of the collector herself.

Margaret George of Atlanta, Georgia, a legendary collector whose unerring eye for quality and rarity led her in the acquisition of rare and precious dolls decades ago, when collecting was in its infancy, and instinct was the only Northern star. 4

Melody Kriteman of Massachusetts, whose singular focus on the rarest of porcelain half dolls and related genre, establishes that felicity will occur when knowledge and zeal combine.

Mary Marxen of Florence, Kentucky, whose collection encompasses every era and genre of doll with only the caveat that each reflect the best of what it is, echoing the welcoming and inclusive personality of the beautiful and gracious woman. Mary Young of Atlanta, Georgia, whose very quiet and unassuming collecting style, masked an inquisitive mind with a flawless eye for what was very special in the world of dolls, creating a collection that is as impeccable as it is eclectic, ranging from early folk art to the rarest of French bébés and mignonettes. Each of these women – the Mary’s, Mildred, Margaret and Melody – pursued the common subject of dolls in a manner that suited her background, taste and personality. Yet the final result was uniform. Each created a galaxy of stars. Each has been, herself, a star. x 5

1. Rare Sonneberg Bisque Doll as “LookAlike” Bru 12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, large blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading, long painted curly lashes, curved brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, Sonneberg composition and wooden fullyjointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 7. Comments: Sonneberg, circa 1885, mystery maker, the doll was inspired by the circle/dot bébé model of Bru and was an attempt by Sonneberg Germany doll firms to capture the French doll market. Value Points: rare and especially pretty doll with very full cheeks and well-defined sculpting, original body and body finish, original costume, shoes and bonnet. $1100/1500

2. French Bisque Bébé by Jules Steiner with Lovely Gentle Expression 24” (61 cm.) Bisque socket head, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, thickly fringed brows, rose-blushed eye shadow, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with delicately-shaded lips, pierced ears, dimpled chin, blonde mohair ringlet curled wig over Steiner pate, Steiner composition fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: J. Steiner Bte SGDG Paris Fre A 17 (head) Le Petit Parisien Bébé J. Steiner Medaille d’Or Paris 1889 (body). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1889. Value Points: very beautiful bisque and painting, particularly painting of brows lending a charming hesitant expression, original body with near mint condition, original Steiner costume, undergarments, wire-framed cashmere wool bonnet, leather shoes, stockings. $3000/3800

3. Superb All-Original French Bisque Bébé from Au Nain Bleu in Original Labeled Box 18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lower lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, 6

original pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition:

4. An All-Original Sonneberg Bisque Miniature Doll

generally excellent. Marks: 1079 Germany Halbig S&H 7 ½.(doll) Au Nain Bleu

10” (25 cm.) Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, very full cheeks, blue

(body label). Comments: circa 1895, the doll was commissioned by the prestigious

glass inset eyes, painted lashes, curvy brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with

Parisian doll shop where it was costumed in their couturiere studios. Value Points:

center accent line, blonde mohair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-

pristine unplayed with condition, original wig, body, lashes, wearing superb multi-

jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 630 4/0 (head) 4/0 (lower back).

layered lace and organdy gown with rose satin ribbons, cream kidskin shoes with silk medallions, outstanding bonnet with Au Nain Bleu label, and presented in original labeled box. $2000/2500

Comments: Sonneberg, mystery maker, circa 1885. Value Points: all original with dramatic large eyes, original body and body finish, wig, and wearing factory original muslin and lace gown and matching bonnet. $600/800

5. Outstanding French All-Bisque Mignonette in Original Presentation Box wwwith Trousseau 5 ½” (14 cm.) doll. 8” x 6” box. All-bisque doll with solid-domed swivel head on kidedged bisque torso, brown glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, brunette mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white stockings and black heeled ankle boots, wearing dainty striped silk dress with lace trim. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: circa 1885, the presentation doll was offered by a luxury Parisian doll shop such as Magasin des Enfants. Value Points: pristine unplayed with condition, the doll is in her original fitted box with lace edging, along with three additional dresses and various undergarments and accessories; the box itself is decorated with draped silk and an engraving of a beautiful woman. $2500/3500

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6. Early German Porcelain Lady Doll with Rare Coiffure 14” (36 cm.) Pink-tinted porcelain shoulder head of adult lady with very slender face and elongated throat, black sculpted hair arranged smoothly around the sides of the face and looped backward to form into a tightly-braided chignon at the back, tips of ears peek out from the looped curls, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils of aquiline nose, closed mouth with accented lips, old muslin body with porcelain lower limbs, painted flat back shoes with tassels. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1850. Value Points: wonderful early model with fine luminous porcelain, and daintily-painted features, rare coiffure, fine early antique gown and undergarments. $600/900

7. Three Gernan Porcelain Miniature Dolls 5” (13 cm.) largest. Each is all-porcelain modeled in one piece, including child in so-called Frozen Charlotte pose with short black curly hair tucked behind ears, painted features, with sculpted yellow smock decorated with lace and red ribbon ties; along with two porcelain taufling babies posed inside sculpted shoes with open toes for amusing use as a whistle. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1880. Value Points: rare to find amusing early miniature doll toys, very fine sculpting and painting on the standing child. $300/500

8. German Porcelain Doll Known as “Morning Glory Lady” in Rare Petite Size 11” (28 cm.) Pink-tinted porcelain shoulder head of adult lady with slender face and elongated throat, midnightbrown painted hair with feathering details around the forehead, her hair waved back into a looped coronet at the back and with a single large flower with leaves behind each ear, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, one-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, kid lady body with shapely torso and mitten-style hands, antique ice-blue silk gown, undergarments. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1850, the model known as Morning Glory Lady was created by several firms during the mid-19th century. Value Points: rare petite size, perhaps the smallest known, of the desirable model with exquisite painting of hair. $600/900 7. 8

9. All-Original Early German Porcelain Lady with Modeled Bosom 12â&#x20AC;? (30 cm.) Porcelain shoulder head with slender oval face, elongated throat, and modeled bosom, black sculpted hair in long finger curls tumbling onto her shoulders, bright blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, tiny closed mouth, 9.

original slender muslin body

and porcelain lower limbs, purple-lustre painted boots. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1855. Value Points: so rare-to-find in this all-original condition, with low-bodice muslin gown emphasizing the modeled bosom, decorative ruffles and wax orange blossoms, undergarments, purple-lustre shoes. $900/1300

10. Very Beautiful Large German Porcelain Lady with Fine Early Gown 31â&#x20AC;? (79 cm.) Pink-tinted porcelain shoulder head with slightly-plump face and strong throat, black sculpted hair arranged with V-shaped part, scalloped waves around the forehead and coiled braid at the back of her head, painted upper glancing eyes with shaded detail, red and black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, circle accents at nostrils, closed mouth, old kid body with porcelain lower arms. Condition: generally excellent, some restoration on fingers of left hand. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: rare coiffure, beautifully-painted complexion, and fabulous original transfer-printed antique gown and jacket, undergarments, leather shoes. $900/1400

11. Pretty All-Original German Bisque Child, 143, by Kestner

Condition: generally excellent, Marks: l made in Germany 13 143 (head) Germany

21â&#x20AC;? (53 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brush-stroked

(red stamp on body). Comments: Kestner, circa 1910. Value Points: pristine original

brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, outlined lips, two porcelain upper teeth, dimpled

condition , the wide-eyed child has lovely bisque, beautiful antique costume, original

chin, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed body.

body and body finish, original wig and pate. $400/600

12. Rare German All-Bisque Barefoot Girl by Kestner 6” (15 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kidedged bisque torso, blue glass sleep eyes, delicately-painted lashes and arched brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line and prim little smile, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, pin-jointed bisque arms and legs, modeled cupped and folded fingers, bare feet. Condition: generally excellent, Comments: Kestner, circa 1880. Value Points: very rare doll with exquisite detail of modeling such as tiny double chin, muscular legs with tiny ankles and feet, original wig and pate. $1100/1500

13. Very Rare German All-Bisque Doll by Kestner with Swivel Waist. 6” (15 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged waist, brown glass sleep eyes, delicately-

15. German Bisque Miniature Doll by Kestner with Very Rare Body Style

painted lashes and arched brows, accented

6” (15 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque upper torso to waist, brown

nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with

glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth

center accent line, blonde mohair wig over

with center accent line, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, peg-jointed bisque

plaster pate, pin-jointed bisque arms and

arms with cupped and folded fingers, kid body from waist with gusset-jointing

legs, modeled cupped and folded fingers,

at hips and knees. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1 (head and torso).

painted white above-the-knee stockings

Comments: Kestner, circa 1880. Value Points: very rare body style on the tiny

with scalloped edge and black ankle boots.

closed mouth doll, in wonderful state of preservation.

Condition: generally excellent, flake at rim

$800/1200

bisque two-piece torso with kid-edged swivel

of left side leg, Marks: 1 (head and torso) rarity factors of the doll include swivel waist,

16. Early German Bisque Miniature Doll by Kestner with Trousseau

fancy stockings, beautiful sculpting and

5 ½” (14 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass

bisque, and original wig and pate. $1200/1600

sleep eyes, painted lashes, delicately-feathered

Comments: Kestner, circa 1880. Value Points:

14. Petite German Bisque Child Attributed to Kestner

brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig with hip-length braids, composition body with jointing at

7” (18 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows,

shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, painted

accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accent line between the lips,

shoes and socks. Condition: generally

blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition body with jointing at shoulders, hips

excellent. Comments: Kestner, circa 1885.

and elbows. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 7/0 (somewhat illegible). Comments:

Value Points: rare early miniature doll with

attributed to Kestner, circa 1885. Value Points: wonderful plump face with very full

fully-articulated body, presented in woven

cheeks, choice bisque and painting, original body and body finish, antique muslin and

basket with three bonnets, two dresses,

silk dress with matching bonnet, rose kidskin shoes with silver buckles. $800/1100

pinafores and undergarments. $700/1000 11

18. German Porcelain Half Doll “Bonnet Lady Serving Tea” by Goebel 6” (15 cm.) Waist-up porcelain figure depicts a gentle-faced lady holding a tray with teapot and one cup and saucer in her extended arms. Her rounded face is slightly inclined, and brown curls peek from beneath her white fitted Dutch-style bonnet with beaded edging and rose and leaf design matching the design on her sculpted white blouse with shaded blue collar. With impressed Goebel crown mark and “5”. Excellent condition. Germany, Goebel, circa 1920. An especially compelling facial expression. $700/1100

19. German Porcelain Half Doll “Lady Serving Cocoa” 5 ½” (14 cm.) Waist-up porcelain figure depicts a lady holding a tray with teapot and one cup and saucer in her extended arms. Her angular face features downcast eyes, and long sculpted brown/grey curls extend onto her browncollared shoulders, with sculpted Dutch-style bonnet and white blouse with imprinted gilt-accented designs. With impressed “9193” 17, 18.

17. German Porcelain Half-Doll “Lady in Rare Coiffe with Yellow Tray” by Goebel

marks. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1920. $300/500

ruffled high coiffe with blue shaded bow, holding a yellow tray of yellow and pink

20. German Porcelain Half-Doll “Topknot Lady Serving Cocoa” by Goebel

roses in her extended arms. She has a slender face, elongated throat, aquiline nose,

5” (13 cm.) Waist-up porcelain figure depicts

grey locks, painted features, blue shaded blouse with floral designs, white ruffles at

a well-groomed lady holding a tray with large

bodice and sleeves with raised beading. With impressed Goebel crown mark and “4”.

teapot and one cup and saucer in her extended

Germany, circa 1920. Excellent condition. Very rare sculpted coiffe. $600/900

arms. Her slender face gazes down at the tray,

6” (15 cm.) Waist-up porcelain figure depicts a lady with a very elaborate and unusual

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emphasizing the elaborate brown hair coiffure with very high top knot, ringlet curls and pink hair ribbons, wearing bow-bodice white blouse with pouf sleeves and rose and leaf design. With Goebel blue stamp mark. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1920. $400/600

21. Delightful Party Musical Kitten Marotte as Candy Container 13” (33 cm.) A paper mache white kitten head with green glass eyes is attached to a wooden

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handle with round cardboard container torso which is decorated with rose silk jester style costume and which hides a music box that plays when the kitten is twirled about, and which also separates to form into a candy container. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, possibly Zinner and Sohne, for the French luxury market, circa 1890. Value Points: very rare variation of the delightful party marotte 17 detail. 12

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in well-preserved condition, with wellfunctioning musical tune. $800/1100

22. Beautiful French Bisque Bébé Jumeau, Incised Depose Model, with Original Costume 28” (71 cm.) Bisque socket head with very full cheeks, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, lushly-painted lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, separately-modeled pierced ears, brunette human hair over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Jumeau 13 (incised, and artist checkmarks on head). Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Jumeau, circa 1884, the model was made for one year only. Value Points: exceptionally fine quality of the gentle-faced bébé with finest quality bisque and sculpting including impressed chin and lip dimples, beautiful early wig, original body and body finish, and wearing original cotton dress, lace ruffled bonnet, undergarments, stockings, shoes. $4000/5500 13

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23. German Bisque Lady Doll with Brown Sculpted Hair and Dresden Wreath Coronet

25. German Bisque Lady Doll with Brown Sculpted Hair in Rare Coiffure

19” (48 cm.) Bisque shoulder head of

with heart-shaped slender face, elongated throat,

adult lady with oval face and elongated throat, short brown sculpted hair in very

18” (46 cm.) Bisque shoulder head of adult lady

brown sculpted hair waved away from her face with feathered details around her forehead,

tight ringlet curls surmounted by a Dresden coronet wreath of gilt accented leaves

and with a bounty of arranged ringlet

and with a centered Dresden rose at her crown, painted cobalt blue eyes, red and

curls at the back of her head, sculpted

black upper eyeliner, accented nostrils, closed mouth, pierced ears, new muslin

pierced ears, old muslin stitch-jointed

body and bisque limbs, lovely silk brocade dress in rose and pale green to match

body with bisque lower limbs, painted

her hair. Condition: chips to leaves and roses of coronet, otherwise excellent.

black ankle boots, fashionable antique

Marks: 6 (inside front shoulder plate). Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value

silk costume. Condition: generally

Points: exquisite detail of sculpted curls, pierced ears, rare model, rare brown hair

excellent. Marks: 61 (inside back

color. $500/700

shoulder plate). Comments: Germany, circa 1870, the rare model was made

24. German Bisque Doll As Gentleman with Sculpted Brown Hair

with several variations of construction

16” (41 cm.) Bisque shoulder head with sculpted short brown hair in side-part

including one that is identical except

and arranged curls, painted blue downcast eyes, red and black upper eyeliner,

having removable curls at the head

accented nostrils, closed mouth, sculpted shirt with bow tie decorated with

back. Value Points: rarity factors

blue dots and gilt accents, old muslin body, bisque lower limbs, painted brown

include brown hair, exquisite rare

ankle boots, wearing gentleman’s silk smoking jacket with embroidery, trousers.

coiffure, pierced ears. $700/900

Condition: generally excellent. Comments; Germany, circa 1870. Value points: very fine detail of hair sculpting, rare brown hair color. $400/500 24. 14

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blue painted snood, with painted white and purple lustre feathers and trim, tiny painted facial features, closed mouth with unusual upturned lip corners, muslin body, bisque lower limbs, painted brown boots, antique cotton gown and undergarments. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870, the smaller version of #26 has variations in decoration including hair and smiling expression. Value Points: charming dollhouse size is very rare to find, has original costume. Ex-Legoland Museum of Antique Dolls, then acquired by Mary Young. $500/800

28. Rare German Bisque Lady with Sculpted Brown Hair and Head Scarf 15” (38 cm.) Bisque shoulder head of adult lady with oval face and elongated throat, brown sculpted hair with deeply combmarked waves at her forehead that are captured by a wide blue ribbon scarf trimmed with magenta and gilt accents; the scarf wraps around an elaborate coiled braid at the back of her hair, painted facial features, blue eyes, red and 26, 27.

26. 12” German Bisque Lady with Sculpted Hair and Fancy Snood

black upper eyeliner, brown one-stroke brows, closed mouth, sculpted bodice with

12” (30 cm.) Bisque shoulder head of adult lady with very slender

pink lapels and trim,

face and throat, sculpted blonde hair waved away from her face into

old muslin stitch-

an arranged pageboy curl that is captured by a black modeled snood

jointed body, kid

at the back and framed with elaborate rose and blue bisque feathers

arms, lovely rose silk

with gilt tassel, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner,

gown. Condition:

one-stroke brows, closed mouth, muslin stitch-jointed body, bisque

generally excellent,

lower limbs, antique coral silk gown. Condition: generally excellent.

few repairs on kid

Comments: Germany, circa 1870, the model is commonly referred

arms. Comments:

to as Empress Eugenie. Value Points: exquisite detail of painting

Germany, circa 1870.

includes piercingly-blue eyes emphasized by deeply-set sockets that

Value Points: very

are unusual on smaller models, superb hair decoration. $600/900

rare model with

27. Miniature German Bisque Lady with Rare Sculpted Hair and Snood

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outstanding sculpture of braided chignon, rare blue head scarf,

7” (18 cm.) Bisque shoulder head of adult lady with heart-shaped

modeled bodice,

face, sculpted blonde hair waved away from her face and captured in

brown hair. $900/1400 28 back view.

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eyes, closed mouth, articulation at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, painted stockings and yellow flat shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Grodnertal region, circa 1840. Value Points: wonderful painting of stippled curls around her face, original cotton gown, undergarments. $400/500

32. Two Miniature Wooden Grodnertal Dolls in Coronation Robes 3 ½” (9 cm.) Each is all-wooden doll with one-piece head and shapely torso, black painted hair and facial features, jointed shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, painted lower legs and flat shoes, Condition: very good, finish on hair well worn, Comments: Grodnertal, circa 1850. Value Points: representing Queen Victoria and

29. German Porcelain Doll with Wooden Articulated Body 7” (18 cm.) Pink-tinted porcelain shoulder head depicting young boy with black sculpted short hair, painted facial features, tiny blue eyes, red and

their purple velvet coronation robe with faux-ermine trim, and each with its own velvet covered wooden kneeling prie-dieu. $300/500

carved body with articulation at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, porcelain

33. Two Small German Carved Wooden Dolls

lower limbs with porcelain dowels, painted orange shoes, left hand sculpted

5” (13 cm.) Each has a one-piece

to hold an object. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany,

carved wooden head and torso with

circa 1850. Value Points: rare to find model is all-original, well-preserved.

painted black hair waved away from

$800/1100

her face and formed into two long

black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, closed mouth, on original wooden

30. German Carved Wooden Doll with Sculpted Hat

curls at the back shoulders, heartshaped face with beautifully-painted

5” (13 cm.) One-piece carved wooden head and torso, sculpted and painted

complexion and features, tiny blue

black hair with two long ringlet curls low onto her shoulders, sculpted

eyes, dowel-jointing at shoulders,

green hat with red hair band, red painted earrings, all-wooden body with

elbows, hips and knees, painted

articulation at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees. Condition: generally

shoes, and is wearing an antique

excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1840. Value Points: rarity factors

costume. Condition: generally

include sculpted hat, and painted earrings and long ringlet curls. $600/900

excellent. Comments: Germany,

31. German Wooden Doll Known as Tuck-Comb

Albert at her coronation, wearing

circa 1850. Value Points: the larger fully-articulated doll holds a tinier

7” (18 cm.) Carved wooden head and torso with defined carved yellow

all-wooden doll which is also fully-

tuck comb at her crown, painted black hair with swirled curls, tiny painted

articulated. $400/600

33.1. English Miniature Painted Metal Chair by Evans & Cartwright 3 ½” (9 cm.) h. The metal chair has original brown painted finish with five-petal flowers across the back top-rail and painted dots on the five spindles. The legs are nicely turned and the metal seat is designed to appear as it is a woven rush seat. Excellent condition. English, Evans and Cartwright, circa 1840. Provenance Vivian Greene Collection. $400/600

34. Early English Wooden Doll with Fine Original Finish and Beauty Marks 18” (46 cm.) Carved wooden head and torso with defined bosom and waist, sculpted detail of ears, inset black enamel eyes, dot-painted lashes and brows, pointy nose, closed mouth with wide center accent line, blushed cheeks, brown hand-tied human hair, cloth upper arms, wooden lower arms with spatula-shaped hands, simply-carved wooden legs with hip and knee jointing, wearing lacefront gown of antique embroidered silks with lace trim, lace cap, antique undergarments including rare pannier hoop that is likely original. Condition: generally excellent, finish appears original throughout and is well preserved. Comments: English, circa 1790. Value Points: rare to find in such exceptional condition, fine large size indicates luxury production as do the two black beauty spots deliberately placed nearby the cheek blush. $5000/7500 17

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35. American Brown-Eyed Cloth “Alabama” Baby by Ella Smith 22” (56 cm.) All-cloth doll with pressed and oil painted features, brown shaded hair in soft short curls onto the forehead, stitched on ears, large painted brown eyes with thickly painted black lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with shaded lips, stitch-jointed body with oil-painted arms and legs, painted thighhigh blue stockings with black detailing, antique cotton dress and undergarments. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Mrs. S.S. Smith, Manufacturer Roanoke, Ala. No 2.Patented September 26,1905 (body stamp). Comments: Ella Smith’s Alabama Baby, circa 1910. Value Points: wonderful facial painting with original finish that includes rich eye decoration and fine rosy cheeks. $1800/2500

36. American Blue-Eyed Cloth “Alabama Baby” by Ella Smith 22” (56 cm.) All-cloth doll with pressed and oil painted features, brown shaded hair in soft short curls onto the forehead and at sides of head, stitched-on ears, painted cornflower-blue eyes with thickly painted black lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with shaded lips, stitch-jointed body with oilpainted arms and legs, painted thigh-high blue stockings with outlined shoe buttons, antique cotton dress and undergarments. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: No 2 Patented September 26,1905 Mrs. S.S. Smith Manufacturer Roanoke Ala. (body stamp). Comments: Ella Smith’s Alabama Baby, circa 1910. Value Points: wonderfully-preserved with especially artful shading of brown hair, fine rosy cheeks. $1800/2500

37. American Brown-Eyed Cloth “Alabama Baby” with Rare Bobbed Hair 14” (36 cm.) All-cloth doll with stiffened oil-painted facial features and brown hair in short bobbed fashion, painted brown eyes with black outlined and painted allaround lashes, fringed brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, accented lips, muslin stitch-jointed body with oil-painted hands and painted peach shoes, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: The Ella Smith Doll Manufacturers of the Alabama Indestructible Baby, Roanoke Ala, Patent (illegible). Comments: Ella Smith, circa 1910. Value Points: rare model of the American studio cloth doll with alloriginal painting and finish, rarer bobbed hair model. $1100/1500

38. American Blue-Eyed Cloth “Alabama Baby” with Rare Bobbed Hair 14” (36 cm.) All-cloth doll with stiffened oil-painted facial features and brown hair

39. Very Rare American Cloth Moravian Doll Known as “Maggie Bessie” in Original Costume

in short bobbed fashion, painted turquoise-blue eyes with brown outlined and painted

14” (36 cm.) All-cloth doll with flat-dimensional face, oil-painted complexion, hair

all-around lashes, fringed brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, muslin stitch-jointed

and facial features, short brown center-parted hair with feathering details, shaded blue

body with oil-painted hands and painted peach shoes, antique costume. Condition:

eyes, black and brown upper eyeliner, feathered brows, outlined nose with accented

generally excellent. Marks: (faint original Ella Smith markings on torso). Comments:

nostrils, closed mouth, stitch-jointed body, oil-painted lower arms and legs. Condition:

Ella Smith, circa 1910. Value Points: rare model of the American studio cloth doll

generally excellent. Comments: created by Bessie and Maggie Pfohl in their Moravian

with all-original painting and finish, rarer bobbed hair model. $1100/1500

community of Salem, North Carolina, circa 1900. Value Points: rare doll in superb original condition with splendid artistry, wearing original rose cotton dress with handmade rick-rack trim, sunbonnet, stockings and shoes. $3000/6000 19

market, circa 1882, the little all-bisque models were advertised in Etrennes catalogs of the era described as “poupées de poche” (pocket dolls) or mignonettes. Value Points: wonderful face with dramatic eyes, richly painted lips, superb original mariner costume. $800/1100

42. Pristine French Bisque Poupée by Emile Jumeau, Size 2 10” (25 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, shapely French kid lady body with gusset-jointing at the hips, stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2 (and artist checkmarks, on head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878. Value Points: pristine flawless condition of the wideeyed poupée with softest original mohair wig, original earrings, muslin chemise with blue ribbon trim to 40, 41.

40. Rare French All-Bisque Mignonette with Jointed Elbows and Original Costume

43. Enchanting French Bisque Bébé E.J. by Emile Jumeau

5” (13 cm.) Solid domed bisque swivel head with slender

11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, very deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading, dark

elongated throat, on kid-edged bisque elongated torso, cobalt blue

eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed

glass enamel eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils,

mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and

closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs

wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, pretty antique lace dress, bonnet, undergarments, leather

with wooden-ball-jointed elbows, bare feet. Condition: generally

shoes with silk rosettes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose E 3 J (head, and artist checkmarks)

excellent. Marks: Bte. Comments: French, the deposed marking

Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1884. Value Points: most endearing

attributed to Schmitt et Fils, circa 1880. Value Points: among the

size, the beautiful bisque is enhanced by very deep compelling paperweight eyes. $3200/3800

rarest of the early French mignonettes, having jointed elbows, this example has especially pretty face, lovely bisque, and is wearing her original silk and lace costume, bonnet. $1800/2600

41. French All-Bisque Mignonette with Original Mariner Costume

match ribbon in her hair. $1600/2100

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44. Very Fine French Bisque Bébé with Depose Mark by Jumeau with Gorgeous Costume and Signed Jumeau Shoes 25” (64 cm.) Bisque socket head, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, lushlypainted lashes, mauve-blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked and fringed brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the richly-shaded outlined lips, separately-modeled

5 ½” (14 cm.) Solid domed bisque swivel head with elongated

pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body

throat, on kid-edged bisque torso, large brown glass enamel inset

with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Jumeau 12 (incised mark, and artist

eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth

checkmarks) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, the incised depose model

with accent line between the lips, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed

appeared for one year only, 1885. Value Points: the rarity of the model enhances her superlative beauty

bisque arms and legs, painted white stockings and brown two-strap

with dramatic eyes, beautiful complexion, original body and body finish, and outstanding antique costume

shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: for the French

including signed Jumeau shoes, Jumeau stockings. $4500/6500

45. Pair of French Wax Fashionable Ladies by Lafitte & Desirat

46. Pair, French Wax Portrait Dolls by Lafitte & Desirat

12” (30 cm.) Each has poured wax head with slender face posed in angular manner,

painted facial features, brunette mohair wig, very slender elongated body with

painted facial features, brunette mohair wig, very slender elongated body with padded

padded armature allowing stylish pose, painted shoes, posed on original velvet base.

armature allowing stylish pose, painted shoes, posed on original velvet or wooden base.

Condition: very good, skirt of standing lady very frail. Marks: Lafitte-Desirat (ink

Condition: very good, some minor surface dustiness, grey silk skirt has silk wear. Marks:

inscription on base of standing lady). Comments: Circa 1914, Mesdames Lafitte and

Lafitte-Desirat 1917 (ink inscription on base of both (lady in green suit also labeled

Desirat of Paris who designed a series of dolls to illustrate contemporary fashion ,

“Pour le Voyage” and lady in grey with “1917” paper label,). Comments: Circa 1912,

described by one reviewer of the time as figurines that “show us the changes in dresses,

Mesdames Lafitte and Desirat designed a series of dolls to illustrate contemporary fashion

coats and hats, as well as the moods of the women who wore them”. Value Points: the

of the early 20th century. Value Points: exquisite workmanship on the haute couture

haute couture is enhanced by grand posing of the ladies, one posed with one bent knee

costumes, one holding little dog in her arms, one with lorgnette. The dolls are being sold

resting on chair, especially extraordinary hat. The dolls are being sold by the Lending

by the Lending Collection, Honolulu Museum of Art. $1200/1800

Collection, Honolulu Museum of Art. $1500/2500 22

47. Two French Wax Elegant Fashion Ladies by Lafitte & Desirat

48. A Trio of French Wax Fashionable Ladies by Lafitte-Desirat

12” (30 cm.) Each has poured wax head with slender angular face haughtily

facial features, brunette ior blonde mohair wig, very slender elongated body with padded

posed, painted facial features, brunette mohair wig, very slender elongated body

armature allowing stylish pose, painted shoes, posed on original velvet base. Condition:

with padded armature allowing stylish pose, painted shoes, posed on original

very good overall, some light silk fraility. Marks: Lafitte-Desirat (ink inscription on base

velvet base. Condition: very good overall. Marks: Lafitte-Desirat (faint ink

of two. Comments: Circa 1912, Mesdames Lafitte and Desirat designed a series of dolls to

inscription on base of lady in red, along with stamp of original Parisian boutique

illustrate contemporary fashion of the early 20th century. Value Points: rich purple silk and

“A La Pensee”. Comments: Circa 1912, Mesdames Lafitte and Desirat designed a

velvets with fur trim and extravagant bonnets are dramatically presented. The dolls are

series of dolls to illustrate contemporary fashion of the early 20th century. Value

being sold by the Lending Collection, Honolulu Museum of Art. $1800/2700

12” (30 cm.) Each has poured wax head with slender face posed in angular manner, painted

Points: remarkable haute couture is enhanced by fine workmanship of costumes, exceptional detail of accessories. The dolls are being sold by the Lending Collection, Honolulu Museum of Art. $1400/1900 23

49. Elegant French Bisque Poupée by Emile Jumeau 21” (53 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, bright blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupée body with shapely torso, gusset-jointing at hips, knees and elbows, stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent, body sturdy and clean. Marks: 8 (and artist checkmarks on head) Jumeau (faint blue stamp on torso). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878. Value Points: the elegant lady with original signed body, is wearing a lovely early purple faille two-piece gown with black velvet trim, fur stole, black velvet bonnet, gloves, undergarments, leather boots. $2400/2800

50. Fine French Miniature Painting “Delight at the Toy Theatre” by Luigi Loir 3” (8 cm.) x 4”, 7” x 9” framed. Portraying two fashionably-dressed young girls seated at the front of a toy theatre with performing puppets which are being worked by the young lad who stands at the back, holding two additional puppets in his left hand. The miniature painting is signed L.L. and is presented in ornate frame with gold leaf finish. From a series of miniature paintings by 19th century French artist, Luigi Loir, circa 1885. The paintings were commissioned by luxury Parisian stores who used the images in trade card advertising, but the original works, of which this is one, were retained by the Loir estate until c. 1995 when they were sold at a Paris auction. The artistry and superb detailing are enhanced by rich colors, and the painting is perfectly preserved. $900/1300

51. Wonderful French Miniature Painting “Taking Bébé for a Sleigh Ride” by Luigi Lois 3” (8 cm.) x 4”, 7” x 9” framed. Portraying two elegantly-dressed young girls seated in a winter sleigh, a blanket across their laps, and one girl holding an equallyfashionable bébé in her lap; a sturdy young lad pushes the sleigh. The painting 24

is signed L.L. and is presented in ornate frame with gold leaf finish. From a series of miniature paintings by 19th century French artist, Luigi Loir, circa 1885, from his series of paintings depicting an idealistic Parisian society, the artist specialized in scenes of children with playthings. Rich colors with beautiful details of shading and accents. $900/1400

52. Fine German Set of Miniature Biedermeier Dollhouse Furnishings 5” (13 cm.) h. desk. 7” l. sofa. Of fine honey-toned maple wood with black painted accent edges, the set comprises a secretary-desk with drop-front and hidden inside niches, two chests of drawers, oval parlor table, hanging mirror, three side chairs with fancy back design and original patterned upholstery, and a very fine matching sofa with rolled sides and matching upholstery. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1850. Value Points: of very fine quality and design. impeccably-preserved. $500/800

53. French All-Bisque Mignonette with Cobalt Blue Eyes bisque torso, peg-jointed long slender arms and legs with

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

bare feet, cobalt blue glass enamel inset eyes, delicately-

16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes,

painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth

painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined

with a hint of smile, blonde mohair wig, wearing beautiful

lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over Steiner pate, French

antique lace and silk dress, fancy bonnet, silk-band shoes.

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

Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa

excellent, original body and body finish. Marks: J. Steiner Paris Fre A 9

1882. Value Points: an especially pretty face accented with

(head) Le Petit Parisien Bébé Steiner (body). Comments: Jules Steiner,

dramatic blue eyes, lovely costume. $500/800

circa 1890. Value Points: pretty cabinet size bébé has fine luminous

4 ½” (11 cm.) Solid domed bisque swivel head on kid-edged

bisque, startling blue eyes that are enhanced by fine antique costume with blue velvet trim. $2800/3500 25

55. Petite German Porcelain Lady with Turned Head 13” (33 cm.) Pink-tinted porcelain shoulder head turned strongly to the right, black sculpted hair with center part and short finger curls, plump face, blue upper glancing eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, accented nostrils, closed mouth with prim lips, muslin stitch-jointed body, porcelain lower arms, muslin stitchjointed body. Condition: generally excellent, right arm has repair at elbow. 55.

Comments: Germany,

circa 1860. Value Points: rare turned head pose, very expressive modeling of rare hands, good antique costume. $400/600 56.

56. German Porcelain Doll with Brown Eyes and Painted Lashes 24” (61 cm.) Porcelain shoulder head with plump rounded face, pink tinted complexion with rosy cheeks, black sculpted hair with pronounced part line and deeply-impressed comb marks, the hair waved behind her ears into short finger curls, painted brown eyes in deeply set sockets, red and black upper eyeliner, painted all-around lashes, muslin stitch-jointed body, leather arms, wearing antique bronze-green linen two-piece dress, undergarments, leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1860. Value Points: outstanding sculpting of features including sockets, philtrum, and ears, beautifully-painted features. $600/900

57. German Porcelain Doll with Downcast Face 20” (51 cm.) Porcelain shoulder head with sculpted downcast face, pink-tinted complexion, sculpted black hair combed smoothly around her face and forming into finger curls that fall onto her back shoulders, painted blue upper-gazing eyes with large black pupils, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, rounded nose with accented nostrils, closed mouth with slightly-smiling expression, muslin stitch-jointed body, porcelain lower arms, nice antique gown and undergarments. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: No. 11 (and) B (and) 11 (inside shoulder plate). Comments: Germany, circa 1860. Value Points: rare facial pose with perfectly-oval shaped face, beautiful complexion, welldefined sculpting of eye sockets. $800/1100

58. Rare German Porcelain Doll with Brown Glass Eyes and Painted Lashes 15” (38 cm.) Porcelain shoulder head with plump face, black sculpted hair with pronounced part line and formed curls onto the sides of her forehead, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes, one stroke 57. 26

58.

brows, red upper eyeliner, circle accents at nostrils, closed mouth with primly-

59.

shaped lips, muslin stitch-jointed body with kid arms, wearing fine antique muslin gown and undergarments, leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent.

sculpted black curly hair with well-defined part, deeply-formed curls, painted downcast

Comments: Germany, circa 1860. Value Points: most endearing expression,

brown eyes in deeply-sculpted eye sockets, red and black upper eyeliner, painted lower

rare brown glass eyes outlined by rare painted lashes $800/1200

lashes, feathered brows, circle accents at nostrils, closed mouth with full lips, blushed

59. Large German Porcelain Doll with Rare Brown Eyes and Painted Lashes 26â&#x20AC;? (66 cm.) Thick paste porcelain shoulder head with round face, short

cheeks, old muslin stitch-jointed body, leather arms, sewn-on striped stockings and blue leather boots with tassels, antique gown and undergarments. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1860. Value Points: rare brown eyes are enhanced by deeply sculpted sockets and painted lashes on the large model. $1100/1500 27

60. Very Rare American Paper Mache Black Character Doll Attributed to Leo Moss 26” (66 cm.) Hand-pressed paper mache head with flanged neck, rich black complexion, sculpted black hair in very tight curls, sculpted angled black brows, heavily lidded inset brown eyes with black eyeliner, broad rounded nose, closed mouth with very full downcast lips in wistful expression, very plump cheeks, three modeled tears on cheeks, brown muslin torso and upper legs, composition lower limbs, wearing white cotton dress and sweater, undergarments, shoes, striped stockings. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: L.M. (head) Violet Mae Collins 6-121922 (hand lettered on torso). Comments: attributed to Leo Moss, circa 1920, the itinerant black carpenter of Georgia is believed to have created a small number of one-ofa-kind dolls depicting children of his small town world; his materials were those found-at-hand; for example, the left-over scraps of wall paper from his day job. The tearful-faced children were signature to his style,and each was created uniquely. Value Points: rare American doll with outstanding sculpting and portraiture, enhanced by the mysterious background of the artist, superb state of preservation. $5000/7500

61. Miniature Folk Doll with Wooden Abacus 5 ½” (14 cm.) doll, 8 ½” abacus. A sculpted doll has black hair with bangs and chignon, painted facial features, swivel head, body with jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, antique costume. Condition: very good, original finish with nice aged patina. Comments: late 19th century. Value Points: wonderfully characterized face, the doll is standing alongside a floor-standing miniature wooden abacus in frame with colorful counting beads. $300/500

62. American Black Cloth Folk Doll on Wooden Porch Swing 12â&#x20AC;? (30 cm.) Black stockinette cloth doll with flat-dimensional face, embroidered features, red cotton bandana, wearing old muslin dress with embroidery. Condition: good, some old stitching repair. Comments: American, late 19th century. Value Points: the doll is seated on a country-style wooden porch swing. $300/500

63. American Black Folk Doll as Portrait of Aged Man by Leo Moss 17â&#x20AC;? (43 cm.) Hand-pressed paper mache shoulderhead depicting an aged black man with bald pate, incised age wrinkles, heavy eye lids, highly characterized face, brown glass upper glancing eyes, thickly sculpted brows, closed mouth with somber expression, tightly sculpted beard and sideburns, black muslin body with button-jointing at shoulders and hips, black paper mache lower arms and legs, original costume includes unusual paper shirt (frail) and woolen suit. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: unique portrait doll, oneof-a-kind, hand sculpted by Georgian artist, Leo Moss, circa 1900. The doll was previously exhibited in the Antique Dollhouse Museum of Galveston Texas until its auction in 1987, and was later acquired by Mary Young. Value Points: outstanding example of the artistic talent of the unschooled American artist, presented in very fine original condition and costume. $6000/9000 29

64. Fine German Bisque Lady with Sculpted Fancy Hair and Bodice 25” (64 cm.) Bisque shoulder head of adult lady with oval face, sculpted blonde hair with voluminous curls at her forehead, waved back behind her pierced ears, and forming casual curls at the back of head, painted facial features, outlined pale blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, sculpted bodice with bisque ruffle and blue ribbon at the 64.

throat, antique muslin

stitch-jointed body, kid arms, wearing fine antique gown, undergarments, slipper. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: rarity factors include larger size, superbly-sculpted hair, pierced ears, fancy bodice. $800/1200

65. German Bisque Doll with Blue Bead Necklace and Hair Ornament 23” (58 cm.) Bisque shoulder head with

red leather shoes, antique costume.

rounded plump face,

Condition: generally excellent.

blonde sculpted hair with

Marks: 1020 # 9. Comments: Alt,

cluster of forehead curls,

Beck and Gottschalk, circa 1880.

little curls at her nape, and

Value Points: rare signed model with

a thick braid extending

exquisite sculpting of hair, beautiful

across her crown that

complexion, fancy hair decoration

is decorated with blue

and jewelry. $800/1200

beads that are a match to her blue bead sculpted necklace with coral 65.

medallion, painted blue

66. Rare German Bisque Lady, Model 1034, with Grey Sculpted Hair by Alt, Beck & Gottschalk

66 profile.

upper glancing eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed

18” (46 cm.) Bisque shoulder head with rounded face and shoulders, grey

mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, old muslin body with sewn-on blue stockings and

sculpted hair waved away from her face in deep poufs with three cascading

curls at the back decorated by a rose hair ribbon, painted blue upper glancing eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, muslin stitch-jointed body, kid arms, wearing antique blue silk gown, undergarments, leather shoes, slippers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1034 # 8. Comments: Alt, Beck and Gottschalk, circa 1880. Value Points: rare model with most unusual grey painted hair in fancy coiffure. $800/1200

cameo stitch-jointed body, bisque forearms, beautiful antique gown and undergarments. Condition: generally excellent, ¼” faint original firing line at back rim of shoulderplate. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. $800/1100

68. German Bisque Doll Having Sculpted Brown Hair with Elaborate Blue Hair Ribbons

67. German Bisque Lady Doll with Sculpted Blue Cap and Neck Ruffle

68 back view.

20” (51 cm.) Bisque shoulder head of lady with oval face and elongated throat,

22” (56 cm.) Bisque shoulder head of lady

sculpted light brown hair waved away from face is voluminous poufs and braids that

with blonde sculpted hair arranged with

are interwoven with elaborate sculpted blue hair ribbons edged with gold, painted

deep curls at her forehead and back of hair, topped by a sculpted blue cap with pale

blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, 67 back view.

closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, muslin body, bisque lower

blue ruffled edge and tiers of bisque ruffles at the back, painted facial features, blue

limbs, painted black flat shoes, antique gown with rich embroidery, undergarments.

downcast eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brown brows, accented

Condition: bisque is excellent, new muslin body (limbs are antique with chip on toe

nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, sculpted pierced

of one foot). Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: very rare coiffure with

ears, sculpted blue neck ruffle with black “velvet” ribbon and coral medallion, old

sought-after brown hair, elaborate style, and superb hair ribbons. $1100/1500 31

69. German Porcelain Half Doll with Unusual 12 Sew-Hole Base 69.

4 ½” (11 cm.) Waist-up porcelain figure of lady with head inclined modestly to her side, one arm held behind the yellow bonnet that sits to one side of her sculpted brown hair, and the other arm modeled away from her body daintily posed below her waist. She has a sculpted very ornate low-bodice blouse, orange ribbon at her throat, gold bracelet, rose ribbon in her bonnet, and exquisite painting of facial feature, especially eyes. The figure is posed on a half-ball shaped base with 12 sew holes, most unusual to find. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1910, possibly Volkstedt. $300/500

70. German Porcelain Half Doll, 9564, from Galluba and Hofmann 4 ½” (11 cm.) Waist-up porcelain figure depicting a woman posed with arms akimbo, sculpted brown hair with braided coronet, painted large brown eyes, sculpted costume including laced brown vest and decorated shawl; the arms are modeled away from her body with curled fingers shown at the back. Marks: 9564. Excellent condition. The half doll appeared in an early catalog of Galluba and Hofmann, circa 1920. $400/600

71. German Porcelain Half Doll “Lady with Cup of Tea”

71.

6” (15 cm.) Waist-up porcelain figure depicting a woman with extended arms, holding a cup in one hand and saucer in the other, having light brown hair arranged with chignon, having low-bodice blouse with stand-up high ruffled collar, pale blue blouse with pink ribbons, unusual trumpet-shaped face. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1920. $300/500

72. German Porcelain Half Doll “Lady with Ruffled Cape” 4” (10 cm.) Waist-up porcelain figure depicting a plump-faced woman clasping a purse which is half-hidden under with her striped ruffled cape. She has long brown ringlet curls under a tan sunbonnet with pale green bows and ribbons, very plump face with dark blue eyes. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1920, the figure was 70.

presented in a variety of cape colors, and is attributed to Dressel and Kister. $400/600 72.

73. German Porcelain Half Doll “Lady Gazing at Portrait of Beloved” 5” (13 cm.) Waist-up porcelain figure depicting a woman who is gazing at a silhouette portrait of her beloved that she hold in her extended left hand, while her right hand is clasping the brown shawl that extends around her entire torso. She has long ringlet curls at each side of her head, and a coiled chignon at the back with a sculpted blue bow, with low-bodice blouse with floral decorations and gilt buttons. Marked with incised “9328”. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1920. $300/600

74. German Porcelain Half Doll “Lady with Mandolin” 4 ½” (11 cm.) Waist-up porcelain figure of lady who holds and appears to play a mandolin. She has very angular face with strong throat, blonde sculpted hair in arranged ringlet curls at each side and a coiled chignon at her crown decorated with gilt and blue ribbons, wearing a sculpted pink blouse with blue shawl. Marked with incised “5642”. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1920. $300/500

75. Rare German Porcelain Half Doll “Woman with Basket of Fish” by Dressel & Kister 5” (13 cm.) Midriff-up porcelain figure of lady with an extended right arm and a basket containing two green/ coral fish held in the crook of her left bent arm. She has a white fitted cap with flared corners and gold and rose ribbons, and wearing a blue flower-sprigged blouse with gold accents, The facial painting is delicate and exquisite. The figure rests on a 1 ¼” bisque base designed to be attached to a high-waisted costume. Marked with Kister blue bishop’s staff mark. Excellent condition. Germany, Dressel & Kister, circa 1920, very rare subject surely inspired by early painting. $1200/1700

75.

73 detail.

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76. French Bisque Bébé by Jules Steiner, Series C, with Hand-Lettered Provenance 16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate, Steiner composition fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sie C 1 (head) J. St. (cadeceus symbol on body). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1885, ink lettered on the torso is the message “Mon poupon, Maurice, donne in 1885”. Value Points: very pretty gentle-faced bébé with lovely blushing, original body and body finish, antique rose cashmere dress with lace and feather-stitching, bonnet, undergarments, stockings, brown leather ankle boots marked “Modes de Paris”. $3000/4000

77. Tiny French Bisque Bébé Steiner, Series C, Size 4/0 8” (20 cm.) Bisque socket head, ice-blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, fringed brows, rose-blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over Steiner pate, Steiner composition fully-jointed body. Condition: very faint hairline from left crown rim to left eye, otherwise excellent. Marks: Sie C 4/0 (head) (Steiner cadeceus stamp on torso). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1882. Value Points: most endearing “little one” with very beautiful face and painting, original body and body finish, very fine antique rose satin dress that may be original, undergarments, leather shoes with rosettes. $2000/2800 34

78. German AllBisque Closed Mouth Child by Kestner with Tiny Ankles and Feet 6” (15 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, bright cobalt blue glass sleep eyes, delicately-painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig in long hip-length braids, plaster pate, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, cupped right hand, closed left hands, shapely legs with tiny ankles and bare feet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1. Comments: Kestner, circa 1880. Value Points: very dear face, lovely bisque, rare early body with wonderful body and original braided wig. $800/1100

79. French Bisque Bébé by Schmitt et Fils with Beautiful Plump Face 16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head with very full plump face contrasted with very pale complexion, almond-shaped blue/grey glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, mauve-blushed eye shadow, feathered brows, rounded nose with accent dots, closed mouth with center accent line, dimpled chin, pierced ears, lambswool wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, flat-cut derriere, wearing multi-layered luxurious silk costume and ruffled frou-frou bonnet, leather shoes, stockings. Condition: generally excellent, two tiny chips hidden at bottom of neck socket. Marks: Sch (in shield) 1 (head) (Schmitt shield stamp on bottom of torso). Comments: Schmitt et Fils, circa 1882. Value Points: enchantingly beautiful bébé with superb painting around the eyes enhanced by delicate mauve eye shadow, original body and body finish. $4000/6500

82.

81. Pair, German All-Bisque Miniature Sisters by Kestner 6” (15 cm.) and 7”. Each is all-bisque with closed mouth, glass eyes, painted features, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white stockings and brown twostrap heeled shoes, including girl with solid neck, blue glass sleep eyes, blonde mohair wig, marked 130 7 ½ on her head and 7 ½ on limbs; and girl with swivel head, brown glass sleep eyes, brunette mohair wig, marked 208 6 on her head and 6 on limbs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (as noted). Comments: Kestner, circa 1910. Value Points: the little pair are wearing matching checkered cotton dresses, the larger carrying tiny all80, 81.

80. Wistful German Bisque Child, XI, by Kestner with Closed Mouth 16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head with plump cheeks, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, dark eyeliner, roseblushed eye shadow, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, wearing pretty cotton dress with lace trim, undergarments, ruffled lace bonnet, stockings, leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: X!. Comments: Kestner, circa 1885. Value Points: most

bisque doll. $400/700

82. German All-Bisque Doll “The Peach” by Kestner in Original Box

endearing wistful expression enhanced by finest quality of bisque and painting, original wig, body and body finish.

7” (18 cm.) One-piece bisque head and torso, blue glass

$1200/1600

sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils,

open mouth, tiny porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted blue stockings and black onestrap shoes, muslin chemise. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 150 1. Comments: Kestner, circa 1910. Value Points: in 83.

unplayed with condition,

with luxurious full soft wig, the doll is preserved in her original box with original label “The Peach, Biscuit Babies, Made in Germany”. $300/500

83. Early German All-Bisque Kestner, Size 0, with Bare Feet 5 ½” (14 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, blue glass eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs with little closed fists, shapely legs with tiny ankles and bare feet, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 0. Comments: Kestner, circa 1880. Value Points: rarity factors include swivel head, bare feet, wonderful muscular body, antique costume. $700/900

84. Large German All-Bisque Child by Kestner with Antique Costume 7 ½” (19 cm.) One-piece bisque head and torso, brown glass sleep eyes,

84, 85.

painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain

85. All-Original German Bisque Child, 171, by Kestner

teeth, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, loop-jointed bisque arms and

24” (61 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, slightly-modeled brush-stroked

legs, painted pink ribbed stockings and one-strap heeled shoes, wearing

brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, open mouth, accented lips, four porcelain teeth, blonde

pretty antique dress, with jacket and straw bonnet. Condition: generally

mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, wearing pretty rose silk dress,

excellent, few tiny flakes at upper leg rims. Marks: 150 2. Comments:

undergarments, stockings, shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: H made in Germany 12 171

Kestner, circa 1910. Value Points: pretty child doll with original wig and

(head) Germany (body). Comments: Kestner, circa 1900. Value Points: pretty dolly-faced model has

costume. $400/500

lovely bisque, original body and body finish, original antique costume and wig. $500/800 37

86. French Bisque “Eden Bébé” by Fleischmann & Blodel, Depose Model 26” (66 cm.) Bisque socket head, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted dark lashes and eyeliner, wide brush-stroked brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, open mouth, shaded and outlined lips, six porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette human hair hand-tied wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, pretty antique costume with original shoes and socks. Condition: generally excellent, original body and body finish except repainted hands. Marks: Eden Bébé Paris 11 Depose (large block letters). Comments: Fleischmann & Blodel, circa 1900. Value Points: rare model with character-like expression, the lovely pale bisque contrasting with dark painted eye decoration. $1500/2000

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87. French Bisque Bébé “Bleuette”, Premiere Model of 1905

88. French Bisque Bleuette with Original Bleuette Paper Label, 1935 Era

11” (27 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass

11” (29 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, ochre eye shadow,

paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, brush-

brunette human hair over cork pate, composition and wooden fully-jointed body, wearing

stroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, tiny

an early dress, that may be Bleuette original. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Unis

porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig,

France 71 129 301 1 ¼ (head) 1 (feet). Bleuette Modele Depose (original paper label on

French composition and wooden fully-jointed

back torso). Comments: Bleuette for Gautier-Langereau, circa 1935. Value Points: fine original facial finish, original body

body, wearing pretty lace-over-rose-silk dress,

and body finish, rare original label. $700/1000

undergarments, socks, and brown leather shoes.

Langereau, publishers of La Semaine de Suzette,

89. French Bisque Bébé Bleuette from 1915/1918 Era

appearing for one year only, advertised in that

11” (27 cm.)

magazine as “a beautiful little Jumeau doll of 27

Bisque socket

cm”. Value Points: the desirable first model of the

head, blue glass

French doll arguably considered the French 20th

sleep eyes, painted

century pivotal model. $2000/3000

lower lashes,

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2 (head) 2 (torso) 1 (feet). Comments: the first model of Bleuette, the premium doll offered by Gautier-

feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth with modeled row of teeth, brunette human hair wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 60 Paris 8/0 (head) 2 (torso) 1 (feet). Comments: Bleuette for Gautier-Langereau, the model was

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issued 1915/1918. Value Points: especially pretty bisque and expression on this early model, wearing an original Bleuette dress. $900/1300

90. French Bisque Bébé Bleuette with Original Bleuette Trunk and Costumes 11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth with row of sculpted teeth, brunette mohair wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, wearing vintage handmade Bleuette dress. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 60 Paris 8/0 (torso) 2 (torso) 1 (feet). Comments: Bleuette, from the 1915/1918 era. Value Points: very pretty model with original body and body finish, included is Bleuette trunk with curtained mirror on the inside lid, lift-out tray and some little accessories. $1200/1500 88. 39

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91. German Porcelain Dresser Box “Flapper with Flower” 6” (15 cm.) All-porcelain, depicting a flapper era lady in seated pose, holding a rose in her right hand which separates to form a dresser box with lid. The lady had bob-cut black hair and very angular features, orange bodice and shoes, very full skirt of blue and yellow stripes and ruffles. Marked “DRGM 5915”. Excellent condition except small flake on under lid. Germany, circa 1925. $300/500

92. German Porcelain Half Doll “Lady in Blue Mask” as Dresser Box 9” (23 cm.) Porcelain half doll depicts a slender lady in masquerade costume having orange cap with green tassel above a blue eye mask, her arms held away from body and posed as though blowing kisses. She is attached to an original pincushion which is attached to a porcelain pillow that forms a lid to the burgundy striped “cushion” box base. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1925. $400/700

93. German Porcelain Dresser Box “Lady in Dance Pose” 10” (25 cm.) A porcelain lady with black bobbed hair with orange hair band and earrings is posed with head inclined to the side, and arms held atop her head and in front, in graceful dance pose. She wears a blue V-neck bodice atop a yellow and black striped skirt which forms the box lid, and rests upon a deeply-sculpted sienna very full porcelain skirt, long slender legs, blue heels, and attached to white porcelain base. Excellent, very tiny hidden flake under lid. Germany, circa 1920. $300/500

94. German Porcelain Dresser Box “Lady in Turban with Fan” 10” (25 cm.) The lid of the porcelain dresser box depicts a flapper era lady with blue and sienna porcelain turban decorated with a white feather, sculpted earrings and necklace, with yellow bodice, one slender arm resting on the voluminous pumpkin-shaped skirt, and the other holding a decorated porcelain fan. The base forms the bottom half of the skirt and rests upon her long slender legs with blue slippers and self porcelain base. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1925. $300/500

95. German Porcelain Dresser Box “Lady in Sunflower Skirt” with Original Store Label bobbed hair, downcast eyes, her long slender arms extended to reach to her extended

96. German Porcelain Art Deco Dresser Box “Lady in Riding Habit”

leg in a flirtatious manner, having painted orange bodice and heeled shoes, and a

8” (20 cm.) Seated on the lid of a large round porcelain dresser jar with agate finish

deep-sculpted yellow skirt in the shape of sunflower petals. The box base is in the

is a woman with very stylized sculpted riding habit including tall jockey cap, yellow

shape of a cushion. Marked “4829 Germany” with incised numbers and having a

gloves and a riding crop, the jacket tail flaring in the back in a fan-shaped manner.

gilt paper label from the original store which offered the piece. Excellent condition.

Various illegible markings on the underside. Excellent condition. Germany, circa

Germany, circa 1920. $300/500

1925. $400/600

8” (20 cm.) Posed upon the lid of an oval dresser box is a lady with short brown

98. German Porcelain Lady Doll with Rare Coiffure 25” (64 cm.) Porcelain shoulder head of adult lady with defined double chin, strong throat, black sculpted hair waved away from her face with sculpted ornament at her crown, braided chignon at the back with sculpted bow, painted small blue downcast eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, full lips, muslin stitch-jointed body, leather arms, silk gown and undergarments, leather slippers. Condition: faint old hairline at side shoulder to ear, some touch-up to hair. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: rare model with distinctively

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sculpted facial features, unusual coiffure with decorations. $300/400

99. German Porcelain Lady Doll with Braided Chignon 17” (43 cm.) Pink-tinted porcelain shoulder head with oval face and elongated throat, black sculpted hair with loosely-formed braids at the sides gathered in a braided chignon at the back, blue upper glancing eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke black brows, circle accents at nostrils, closed mouth with full lips, muslin body, porcelain

97. German Porcelain Lady Doll with Rare Horizontal Curls

lovely silk gown, undergarments.

17” (43 cm.) Porcelain shoulder head with very slender face and throat,

Condition: generally excellent.

black sculpted hair with waves at the front and sides accented with delicate

muslin body is new. Comments:

feathering, seven rows of arranged horizontal curls at the back with modeled

Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: regal presence of the slender-faced lady with fancy coiffure.

band, pierced ears, painted blue eyes, black upper eyeliner, single stroke

$600/800

brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, muslin

lower limbs with yellow boots,

stitch-jointed body, porcelain lower l8imbs, antique fashionable gown and

100. German Porcelain Lady Doll with Looped Curls

undergarments. Condition: generally excellent, body is new. Comments:

17” (43 cm.) Porcelain shoulder head of adult lady with oval face and elongated throat,

Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: fancy coiffure, pierced ears, lovely old

dark brown/black hair having looped curls framing the face, drawn below her ears and

gown. $400/600

captured in a tight chignon at the back, sculpted ears with red outline of lobes, painted blue

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downcast eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stoke brows, aquiline nose, closed mouth with very full lips, muslin body with porcelain lower limbs, silk gown. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 100.

1850. Value Points: rare early model with highly-stylized sculpting of rare coiffure. $800/1100

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101. Large German Porcelain Lady Doll with Beaded Hair Ornaments

102. Early German Porcelain Lady Doll with Rare Brown Eyes

25â&#x20AC;? (64 cm.) Thick-paste porcelain

perfectly-oval face, elongated throat, black sculpted hair drawn smoothly

16â&#x20AC;? (41 cm.) Porcelain shoulder head with lightly-tinted porcelain,

shoulder head with oval face and elongated strong throat, black sculpted hair brushed away from her

to the sides with long finger curls onto her shoulders, painted brown

face with feathering detail around the forehead, clusters of curls behind each ear which frame the tight

downcast eyes, black and red upper eyeliner, single stoke black brows,

chignon at the nape, and with a row of beading at the crown, blue painted eyes in well-defined eye

circle accents at nostrils, closed mouth with prim lips, old muslin stitch-

sockets, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full

jointed body, porcelain lower arms, wearing green plaid taffeta gown,

lips, muslin stitch-jointed body, silk gown, undergarments, old leather shoes, brooch. Condition: faint

undergarments, leather boots. Condition: generally excellent. Comments:

old hairline at the back shoulders, otherwise excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points:

Germany, circa 1860. Value Points: wonderful facial model, rare brown

especially fine sculpting particularly of eye and mouth definition, rare coiffure. $700/900

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of material she happens to have so no two are alike. The first doll she sent me she said “This is the way I dress Ella” so I call mine Ella and so does everyone I’ve sent one to so you can call yours Ella if you want...” $300/500

104. Pair, American Carved Wooden Folk Dolls 4 ½” (11 cm.) Each is all-wooden hand-carved figure depicting a man and woman, with well-defined facial features, painted hair (the woman with sharp pageboy arrangement) and painted facial features (the man with painted moustache, shirt collar and tie), and having dowel-jointing at elbows and knees, pin-jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: American, early 20th century. Value Points: excellent folk art craftsmanship with well-defined features, acquired by Mary Young from the Mary Merritt Doll Museum at its closing. $300/500

105. Carved Folk Art Wooden Mystery Doll 17” (43 cm.) One-piece carved wooden head, torso and legs in simplistic fashion, painted facial complexion, brown inset eyes,

103. American Wooden Folk Doll “Ella” with Provenance

mohair bobbed wig, painted black shoes, dowel-jointing at shoulders and elbows, oversized hands, antique costume of young boy.

12” (30 cm.) Crudely-chip carved wooden doll with highly-

Condition: generally excellent. Comments: handmade folk doll,

characterized facial features, pronounced nose, dour lip lines,

maker unknown, probably late 19th century but date uncertain.

painted eyes with close brows as though scowling, black

Value Points: appealing folk doll with charming carved smile.

painted hair, softly-stuffed muslin body, wooden lower limbs

$400/700

with defined fingers and shoes, cotton print under dress, cotton dress spotted. Comments: American, early 20th century. Value

106. German All-Bisque Doll with Rare Lavender Boots, Trunk, Costumes and Provenance

Points: included with the doll is a letter dated 1941 which says

5” (12 cm.) All-bisque doll with one-piece head and torso, peg-

(in part) “A lady living up in the mountains of North carolina

jointed bisque arms and legs, large blue glass inset eyes, painted

with a pocket knife whittles the doll out of rhododendron root

lashes, thick brush-stroked brows, closed mouth, brunette mohair

that is like wood you know...they are rather crude and sort of

wig, painted white stockings and lavender ankle boots with black

homely...they are all dressed in different ways just whatever kind

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

bonnet, long striped cotton dress. Condition: one foot chipped,

defined carving of nose and smiling mouth, defined ears, brunette

1890. Value Points: rare doll with lavender boots, presented in wooden hand-painted doll trunk, wearing lovely hand-sewn gown, and owning a trousseau of eight additional costumes, each hand-made in a simple manner, and with two costumes for a gentleman doll, one being a “tuxedo”, also handmade. A note is included “Dolls of Helen Mar and Caroline Moore Edson” along with a hand-written wedding invitation of 1893. $500/800

107. American Patented Mechanical Toy “Girl on Velocipede” by Arthur Allen 11” (28 cm.) l. A metal velocipede with three large spoked wheels has a young girl rider with cloth-base modeled head having sculpted hair and headband, and painted features, brass plated hands and feet which 106 detail.

attach to steering bars or pedals. A curved stenciled tin roof covers the mechanism behind the two back wheels, and when wound, she rides in circles and forward. Condition: very good, some light typical paint wear on roof and face, original costume albeit dusty. Comments: patented by Arthur Allen of New York in 1870, with rare clothmolded head by Goodwin. Value Points: rare to fine early American toy in original condition, with original

is painted shaded black over gesso undercoat, brown complexion

fragile costume. $1200/1800

with painted upper glancing eyes, closed mouth, smoothly-finished

108. Rare American Black-Complexioned Doll by Joel Ellis 12” (30 cm.) All-wooden doll with sculpted short curly hair that

wooden body with natural finish, dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, painted brown lower arms and pewter hands, painted white stockings and black pewter ankle boots, original costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: American, Joel Ellis, circa 1875. Value Points: very rare black model by the American firm, in wonderfully-preserved original finish. $1200/1800 45

444 7/0 Germany. Comments: circa 1925, from the South Seas series of Heubach Koppelsdorf. Value Points: hard-to-find models with expressive

109. German Brown-Complexioned Bisque Child, 34-29 by Gebruder Kuhnlenz

bodies and body finish. $500/800

very full lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, black mohair wig, brown composition and

111. German Bisque Black Dollhouse Butler in Original Costume

wooden ball-jointed body, wearing silk plaid dress and bonnet, undergarments, red leather

7” (18 cm.) Black bisque shoulder

shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 34.29. Comments: Gebruder Kuhnlenz, circa

head depicting a black-complexioned

1890. Value Points: rare model with wonderful quality of modeling and fine lustrous patina

man with sculpted black curly hair,

of bisque, original body and body finish. $800/1100

painted facial features, brown eyes,

20” (51 cm.) Bisque socket head with very deeply modeled features, full cheeks, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, black brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth with

110. Pair of German Brown-Complexioned Bisque Characters, Model 444, by Heubach Koppelsdorf

features, fine luminous patina, original

closed mouth, muslin body, black bisque lower arms, painted black bisque boots. Condition: generally excellent.

13” (33 cm.) Each has bisque socket head with brown complexion, tiny brown glass sleep

Comments: Germany, circa 1890.

eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth with downcast expression, very full cheeks,

Value Points: hard-to-find dollhouse

mohair wig, five-piece brown composition toddler body, and is wearing charming antique

person wearing his factory-original

costume. Condition: generally excellent, typical wig pulls, Marks: Heubach Koppelsdorf

costume. $400/600

112. French BrownComplexioned Bisque Bébé by Denaumur 16” (41 cm.) Browncomplexioned bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, black painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, row of teeth, pierced ears, black mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fullyjointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: E 5 D Depose. Comments: Etienne Denamur, circa 1890. Value Points: fine quality of complexion with luminous finish, original body and body finish on the rarely-found exotic model. $1200/1800

113. Rare German Brown-Complexioned Bisque “Hilda” Toddler by Kestner 15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head with brown complexion, small brown glass sleep eyes, painted black lashes and brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, two porcelain upper teeth, black mohair bobbed wig, brown composition

114. Three Early 20th Century Paper Mache Rolly-Dollies

and wooden ball-jointed toddler with side-hip jointing. Condition:

7” (18 cm.) largest. Each is of pressed paper mache designed with a rounded weighted base

generally excellent. Marks: F made in Germany 10 245 JDK Jr. 1914 c.

allowing the figure, when tipped, to roll about but never fall over, including a rare marching

Hilda. Comments: Kestner, circa 1914. Value Points: the very rare brown-

soldier with tasseled cap and drum, a Chinese boy with yellow kimono and little moustache,

complexioned Hilda has choice flawless complexion enhanced by deep

and comic character clown with very thick sculpted moustache. Condition: generally excellent.

modeling around the eyes, original soft wig, original toddler body with

Comments: early20th century, Value Points: well-preserved trio of toys with rich colors and

flawless original finish exactly matching the facial complexion. $1600/2100

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115. A Pair of American Paintings of Raggedy Ann and Andy 19” (48 cm.) The matched pair of pastels depict seated Raggedy Ann and Andy in vibrant fresh colors, each playing with toys. Each is signed by the artist Eleanor Gibbs, and each has original framing with Newton, Massachusetts address of the artist on the back, along with frame shop address. Excellent condition. American, circa 1920s, a wonderful accessory for Raggedy Ann collectors. $600/900

116. American Cloth Raggedy Ann by Volland and Camel with Wrinkled Knee 16” (41 cm.) All muslin with flat-dimensional face, back shoe-button eyes, thick printed brows, four eye lashes under each eye, outlined nose, red centered smile, brown yarn hair, stitch-jointed arms and legs, cardboard “heart” inside torso, red and white striped stockings, black shoes, wearing original cotton dress and pinafore, pantalets. Condition: Ann is generally excellent, camel has some minor repair stitching. Comments: Volland, circa 1932. Also included is the early version of Camel with the Wrinkled Knee with original yellow blanket with red ties and harness. Value points: a most endearing gentle expression on Ann’s face, with rare camel. $700/1200

118. American Wooden Blue-Eyed Character by Schoenhut 19” (48 cm.) All-wooden doll with socket head, carved facial features with deeply-intaglio blue eyes, white eyedots, accented nostrils, closed mouth with downcast expression, very full lips, mohair wig, all-wooden spring-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Schoenhut Dolls, Pat. Jan 17, ‘11 USA & Foreign Countries. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1912. Value Points: beautifullycarved and painted features, original finish well-preserved wearing antique red cotton dress (may be original), knit teddy, stockings, shoes. $600/900

119. American Carved Wooden Blue-Eyed Girl by Schoenhut 15” (38 cm.) All-wooden doll with carved socket head, intaglio-sculpted blue eyes with white eyedots, thin eyeliner, feathered brows, closed mouth with downcast pouting expression, tacked-on brunette mohair wig, all-wooden spring-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Schoenhut Doll Pat. Jan 17,’11 USA & Foreign Countries. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1912. Value Points: wistful-faced child has original painted finish, original wig, and 116. 48

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white cotton dress that is likely original, undergarments, stockings, shoes. $600/900

120. American Carved Wooden Brown-Eyed Girl by Schoenhut

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121. American Cloth Studio Doll “Kamkins” 19” (48 cm.) All cloth doll with pressed and oil-painted complexion and facial features, two chin seams, painted blue eyes,

15” (38 cm.) All-wooden doll with carved socket head,

black upper eyeliner, one stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed

intaglio-sculpted brown eyes with white eyedots, feathered

mouth with very full lips, brunette mohair bobbed wig, firmly-

brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with downcast

stuffed muslin body with stitch-jointing. Condition: generally

pouting expression, tacked-on dark-brunette mohair wig,

excellent. Comments: Louis Kampes, who presented his dolls from

all-wooden spring-jointed body. Condition: generally

a studio in Atlantic City, marketed as “Kamkins”, circa 1930; the

excellent. Marks: Schoenhut Doll Pat. Jan 17,’11 USA

dolls were presented with stylish children costumes which were

& Foreign Countries. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1912.

also offered separately. Value Points: rare model to find, especially

Value Points: wistful-faced child has original painted finish,

with fine original finish, wearing fleecy coat and cap with brown

original wig, and wonderful antique costume, especially

lambswool trim, cotton dress, undergarments, leather shoes, socks.

deep and expressive sculpting of eyes. $600/900

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nostrils, closed mouth with downcast pouting lips, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, wearing antique sailor costume, undergarments, stockings and shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1 Germany Heubach (sunburst) 7246. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912. Value Points: fine quality of bisque and painting, original body and body finish on this appealing wistful-faced child. $700/1000

124. Petite German Bisque Character with Smiling Expression, Model 550, by Marseille

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10” (25 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, tiny painted lashes one stroke brows, closed mouth with hint of smile, impressed

122. Rare German Bisque Character, Model 410, by Marseille with Unique Teeth 14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lashes and brows, open

ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Germany 550 A 3/0 M DRGM. Comments: Marseille, circa 1915. Value Points: wonderful shy expression enhanced by fine dewy patina, original body and body finish, fine antique costume. $500/700

teeth disappear when head is tipped), brunette mohair

125. Pretty German Bisque Child Doll, 171, by Kestner

wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body.

12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes,

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Germany 410

lightly-feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth,

0. Comments: Marseille, for Robert Maaser, circa

four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition

1913. Value Points: rare model with imaginative

and wooden ball-jointed body, wearing pretty blue silk and lace dress,

playful mechanism, wonderful expression, original

undergarments, stockings and shoes. Condition: generally excellent.

wig, body, body finish, great antique costume.

Marks: a ½ made in Germany 171 (head) Germany (red stamp on body). Comments: Kestner, circa 1900. Value Points: all

$800/1100

original child with original soft mohair wig, pate, body, body finish, lovely expression and bisque. $400/500

123. German Bisque Pouty Child, 7246, by Gebruder Heubach

126. Wonderful German Snow Angel with Halo of Star Lights

11” (28 cm.) Pink-tinted bisque socket head, brown

bisque socket head, blue sleep eyes, mohair lashes, open mouth, four teeth, blonde mohair wig under her original

glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented

blue silk cap, carton torso enclosed in white fur “coat”, and having carved wooden lower legs with painted boots,

mouth with two rows of teeth (the lower range of

dimples at lip corners, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden

19” (48 cm.) Standing upon a carved wooden pedestal with crusty-grout “snow” cover is a young girl with painted

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and carved hands which are posed in front and are holding a metal halo with 17 tiny lights which sparkle when turned on, attached to her back are a pair of “snow126.

covered” paper mache angel wings. Condition: generally excellent (European wiring). Comments: Germany, circa 1920s. Value Points: wonderful and rare holiday ornament in perfectly-preserved condition. $800/1200

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127. Sonneberg Bisque Doll, Model 183, by Mystery Maker 13” (33 cm.) Bisque socket head

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with flatted solid dome, large brown glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, wearing woolen coat, muff, cap, undergarments, shoes and stockings. Marks: 183 4. Comments: Sonneberg, mystery maker, the model resembles the French bébé which market the mystery doll firm attempted to capture, circa 1885. Value Points: very pretty wide-eyed child with closed mouth, lovely bisque, original body and body finish. $800/1000

128. German Bisque Child as Look-Alike Jumeau by William Dehler 12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented

excellent. Marks: W.D. 3. Comments: William Dehler, Sonneberg, circa 1885, the doll

nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, Sonneberg

closely resembles the early Jumeau bébé whose market the Dehler firm aimed to capture.

composition and wooden fully-jointed body, wearing antique lace dress, undergarments,

Value Points: dolls by this maker are very rare to find, this example with especially

blue silk and velvet hooded coat, muff, collar, shoes and stockings. Condition: generally

charming “French-like” modeling and presentation. $1200/1500 51

129. Pretty German Bisque Child, 192, by Kammer and Reinhardt 30” (76 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, richly-outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette human hair hand-tied wig, composition and wooden six-loose-ball-jointed body, wearing lovely antique dress, undergarments, stockings, black leather shoes, bonnet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 192 18. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1890. Value Points: especially lovely bisque child doll with very deeply-defined sculpting, finest quality of bisque, original body and body finish. $800/1100

130. German Bisque Character, 560, by Marseille in Tyrolean Costume 9” (23 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, two porcelain upper teeth, tongue, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition baby body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Germany 560 A 7/0 M DRMR 232 1. Comments: Marseille, circa 1915. Value Points: well-modeled features with dimples and laughing expression, fine quality of bisque, wearing original Tyrolean costume with wonderful detail including leggings. $400/600

131. Petite German Bisque Doll by Bergmann 12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, wearing pretty organdy dress and matching undergarments, socks, shoes, lace ruffled bonnet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S&H CMB 3. Coments: Bergmann, circa 1910. Value Points: fresh condition with original wig, body, body finish, lovely expression on the classic dolly-face model. $300/500

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132. A Wonderful Set of German Carved Wooden Musicians

striped trousers, feather in hat, or clown hat with pom-poms, each holding a wooden

23â&#x20AC;? (58 cm.) Each of the four figures is a one-piece carved musician, posed seated on

musical instrument. Included with the figures is their original wooden base which is

a bench, with wonderfully-carved facial features, unique to each, and having carved

stamped Germany on the underside. Very good condition, some small wood flakes.

details of costume and accessories, with original colorfully-painted finish such as

Germany, early 20th century. $1000/1500 53

painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, original blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white ribbed stockings and black two-strap shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: attributed to Simon and Halbig for the French market, circa 1880. Value Points: the doll wears superb antique dress with lace trim, undergarments, silk-lined woven bonnet, and carries little red kidskin purse with miniature calling cards for “Mlle Louise”. $1700/2500

135. German All-Bisque Seated Doll with Rare Ormolu Sleigh 3 ½” (9 cm.) doll. 4 ½”l. sleigh. All-bisque doll has swivel head and jointed arms in bent pose, one-piece torso and legs modeled in seated pose with side-posed legs, brown glass eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, painted stockings and ankle boots, maroon silk dress and bonnet

133. Outstanding German Bisque Portrait Doll in Original Uniform 9 ½” (24 cm.) Bisque shoulder head depicting an elderly gentleman with distinguished presence, sculpted hair and thick brows, strong nose, painted blue eyes, closed mouth in solemn expression, and having deeply-sculpted age lines and furrows, on original muslin body, bisque lower arms. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1890. Value Points: outstanding sculpture of face enhanced by superb original costume of red and black wool and gilt paper edging, helmet, shield and sword. $1300/1800

134. Outstanding German All-Bisque Doll, Mademoiselle Louise, with Superb Costume and Accessories 7 ½” (19 cm.) Solid-domed bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, brown glass enamel inset eyes, 54

with lace trim. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: early model of Simon and Halbig, circa 1880. Value Points: very rare early doll with beautiful face, swivel head, unique body, fine costume; the doll is seated in a very rare ormolu miniature sleight with bells (ex-collection Mary Merritt Doll Museum). $800/1300

136. Exceptional French Bisque Bébé Brevete by Bru in Rare Size 6/0, with Signed Bru Boots 10” (25 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, plump facial modeling, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with darker blue outer rims, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde lambswool wig over cork pate, kid plump bébé body with gussetjointing at elbows, hips and knees, bisque lower arms and hands, wearing original white cotton dress with lace trim, undergarments, matching bonnet, stockings, brown leather boots with “B” script. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 6/0. Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1877, his first model bébé. Value Points: impeccable condition of the rare tiny-sized Bru bébé, very firm and sturdy body, perfect bisque of face, shoulder plate and exquisite hands, the model size is extremely rare. $8000/12,000

137. Pair of German Dresden Musical Instruments as Candy Containers 5 ½” (14 cm.) l. guitar. Each of pressed paper with lithographed and lacquered finish, and decorated with embossed design, actual strings, and gilt paper edging, including guitar and mandolin, the base of each removes for its original use as a luxury candy container. Excellent condition. Dresden, circa 1875. $300/500

138. Extremely Rare German Porcelain Half Doll “Lady in Lavender Coiffe with Basket” by Dressel and Kister 6” (15 cm.) Large waist-up porcelain nude figure depicts an adult lady with grey sculpted hair captured under a lavender coiffe with three tiers of ruffles, with porcelain latticework basket balanced on her head. She has a slender face, elongated throat, aquiline nose, painted prominent brown eyes, full lips, and arms posed in an upraised way as though prepared to capture the basket should it tumble. With Dressel and Kister blue bishop’s stamp mark. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1920. The model was made with several variations of urns, some were filled with modeled fruit or Cupid, and is considered one of the rarest half dolls to be found, notable for exquisite sculpting and large size. $2000/2700

139. Rare French All-Bisque Mignonette with Jointed Elbows and Original Costume 5 ½” (14 cm.) Bisque swivel head with heart-shaped face on kid-edged bisque torso, elongated throat, torso and limbs, cobalt blue glass enamel eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig in hip-length long braids, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, wooden ball-joints at elbows, bare feet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bte. Comments: French, circa 1880, the ball-jointed elbow system has been attributed to Schmitt et Fils. Value Points: very rare to find mignonette is perfectly-preserved, with rare elbows, original silk and lace costume and cap, original wig. $1800/2500

140. French All-Bisque Mignonette with Smiling Expression 5” (13 cm.) Solid domed bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, brilliant cobalt blue glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, bare feet. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1882, the tiny all-bisque dolls were originally named “poupées de poche” (pocket dolls and then mignonettes,, circa 1882. Value Points: an especially beautiful face with smiling expression, fine quality of bisque and painting, original silk and lace costume. $800/1200

140.1. French Miniature Bronze Furnishings with Scenes 5” (13 cm.) With gilt bronze frames that are richly ornate, including settee and table cabinet with hinged lid, each upholstered with original muslin overlaid with delicate engravings to appear as though hand-painted scenes. Frames excellent, engravings are pleasingly worn. French, late 19th century. $500/700 56

141. An Extraordinary French Bisque Portrait Bébé in Original Couturier Costume 26” (66 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head with long-faced modeling and full cheeks, almond-shaped blue/grey enamel inset eyes with darker blue rims and spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, delicately-feathered brows, mauveblushed eye shadow, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, separately-modeled pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eightloose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent, some silk wear on sleeves of dress. Marks: 12 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Pari (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878. Value Points: the exceptional beauty of the early portrait model is achieved by finest quality of bisque and painting, the doll has original softest wig, pate, early body with original finish, and is wearing Jumeau couturier dress from the workshops of Ernestine Jumeau, signed Jumeau shoes, undergarments, and beautiful silk and lace bonnet. $9000/15,000

142. Very Grand and Rare Brown-Haired Porcelain Lady, Possibly Royal Copenhagen 25â&#x20AC;? (64 cm.) Hand-pressed thick paste porcelain shoulderhead with pink-tinted complexion, having perfectly oval face with full chin, elongated strong throat, sculpted hair in brown sculpted short finger curls around the sides and back of head, enhanced by deeply incised combmarks and shaded coloring, sculpted detail of eye sockets with defined eyelids, upper-glancing blue eyes, black and red upper eyeliner, ombre eye shadow, feathered brown brows, aquiline nose, closed mouth with well-shaped lips, blushed cheeks, newer muslin stitch-jointed body, pink-tinted porcelain arms, well costumed in green silk brocade dress, undergarments, stockings, shoes, 58

jewelry. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: attributed to Royal Copenhagen, circa 1850. Value Points: extremely rare doll with remarkable quality of sculpting enhanced by very fine artistic painting, wonderful size. $8000/12,000

143. Splendid Large German Porcelain Lady with Brown Hair by KPM 22â&#x20AC;? (56 cm.) Porcelain shoulder head of lady with delicate pink-tinted complexion, very slender oval face and elongated strong throat, brown sculpted hair with shaded coloring drawn smoothly around the sides of her face, over her ears, and formed flat at the back of her head, blue painted eyes in large half-moon shaped sockets, red upper eyeliner, single stroke brown brows, strong aquiline nose, closed mouth with full lips, center accent line, and slightly upturned lip corners as though smiling, old muslin stitch-jointed body, leather arms, wearing fine early gown, undergarments, stockings, shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: KPM (blue stamp inside right shoulders) KPM (red ink orb inside back shoulder plate). Comments: KPM, circa 1840, Value Points: exquisite quiet elegance of the very rare early doll in fine larger size allowing full definition of features and painting, $8000/12,000 59

144. German Porcelain Half Doll with Gentle Smile 5” (13 cm.) Porcelain waist-up figure of young girl with head slightly tilted to the side, having brown sculpted hair in topknot and little curls tied with blue ribbons above each ear, painted blue side-glancing eyes, painted features, closed mouth with slight smiling expression, row of teeth, with sculpted low-bodice blouse, her arms extended in front of body with curled fingers. Impressed mark below the blouse point. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1910, exceptionally fine quality of bisque and sculpting. $700/1000

145. German Porcelain Trinket Box “Little Boy with Trumpet and Polichinelle” 6” (15 cm.) A porcelain box in the shape of a woven wicker baby bed with handles has a removable

lid with sculpted vignette depicting a little boy with sculpted dark curly hair, painted features, sculpted baby dress and pink baby blanket; he is holding a porcelain trumpet in his right hand, and a little Polichinelle toy rests at his feet. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1880. Value Points: delightful theme of the trinket box with elaborately-detailed designs. $400/600

146. German Porcelain Doll Known as “Grape Lady” 20” (51 cm.) Porcelain shoulder head of adult lady with oval face, slightly-elongated throat and sloping shoulders, black sculpted hair with well-defined combmarks captured under a sculpted gilt-accented snood with white ruffled edging and a cluster of grapes and ribbons at her crown, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke black brows, slender nose, closed mouth, muslin

stitch-jointed body, porcelain lower arms, lovely blue silk gown and undergarments. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1865. Value Points: rare to find model with wonderful detail of hair ornamentation, lovely serene expression. $800/1200

147. German Porcelain Half Doll with Unusual Body Style 6â&#x20AC;? (15 cm.) Hip-up porcelain figure of adult nude lady, posed with her head turned slilghtly to the side, having brown sculpted hair with opulent clusters of ringlet curls tied over each ear, painted facial features, rare brown eyes, aquiline nose, closed mouth, pointy chin, her arms bent at the elbows and clasped at her bosom with a bouquet of colorful flowers; her body has unusual detail of stomach and lower back modeling, as though designed to be costumed with low-waist skirt. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1910, rare model with very fine detail of facial painting. $500/700

148. Rare Petite German Porcelain Doll with Blue Bonnet and Yellow Streamers 12â&#x20AC;? (30 cm.) Porcelain shoulder head with black sculpted hair waved away from forehead and captured under a blue bonnet with wide brim, delicate clusters of flowers above each ear, and wide yellow bow under the throat and on either side of the back of bonnet, stippling detail of hair at forehead, painted facial features, blushed cheeks, old leather body with tiny waist, wearing antique muslin gown and undergarments, red leather slippers. Condition: generally excellent, small very old flake at back bonnet rim. Marks: 2/0 (inside shoulder plate). Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value points: the doll came from the early collection of Estrid Faurholt and was featured in her Book of Dolls and Dollhouses before moving to the Legoland Museum; it was acquired from the auction of that museum by Mary Young. $2000/3000

149. The Exceptionally Rare German Bisque Art-Reform Character, Model 104, by Kammer and Reinhardt in Impeccable Original Condition 20” (51 cm.) Bisque socket head with very deeply-sculpted facial features depicting a gently-smiling child, with defined eye sockets, painted blue eyes with darker blue iris rims, heavily-modeled eyelids with thick black upper eyeliner, one stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with well-defined and outlined lips, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R 104. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, from their art-reform character series, 1910. Value Points: considered one of the rarest antique dolls (only two or three others are known to exist), this particular example is impeccable in its state of preservation, and exceptionally fine in its modeling, and quality of bisque and painting, with original wig, body, wonderful body finish, and superb costume. It is a most felicitous circumstance to find this art doll at all, and to find it in such impeccable original condition is unparalleled. About the K*R art-reform character series. Long considered keynote in the history of dolls, both for their rarity and their artistry, it was not until 1987, nearly 80 years after their creation, that the origin and complete story of these dolls became known, thanks to the tireless research of German scholars, Marianne and Jurgen Cieslik. The first clue appeared in memoirs of Franz Reinhardt who said that in their quest to create this new type of realistic doll “we contacted a Berlin artist who had been recommended to us”. But no mention was made of the artist’s name. Then, years later, another clue surfaced, It was an obscure reference in a German newspaper article of 1928 which dealt with the Walterhausen doll industry, and said “the first dolls of this type were created based on the head of a baby modeled from nature by Professor Lewin-Funcke”. Based on this long-hidden clue, the Cieslik’s tracked down the family of Lewin-Funcke and uncovered still more important information regarding which models he sculpted and who served as the model. They learned that the model for the 104 was Karin Lewin-Funcke, the daughter of the sculptor. An old handwritten note from K*R notes: 103: Girl “serious”/58 cm; 104: Girl “laughing”/no height given; 105: Girl “friendly”. 50 and 58 cm. As for the dolls themselves, they were, for the most part, a commercial failure. Marianne Cieslik, currently at work on a new edition of German Doll Encyclopedia, noted in an email “None of the three models of Karin [103, 104, 105] was a success at that time and only some were used in the big shops in Berlin for decoration. In articles in toy magazines you can read that hundreds of the heads were smashed because of overstock. When you compare the many different heights of the big sellers – 100, 101, 109, 112, and 114 – [one realizes that] all other K*R characters were an experiment only”. About this doll. It is being sold from the original Bustios family estate. Early in the 20th century, the noble Spanish family of Bustios emigrated from their family home to the mountain town of Puno in Peru, bringing with them family treasures, furnishings, and everyday objects of daily life including several trunks of dolls and toys for the children of the family; the trunks were never opened, the dolls and toys remaining packed away, unplayed with and perfect preserved. Among the many wonderful dolls was one particular treasure, this model 104 which was stored entirely as found today, with original wig, body and exceptional original trachten-ware costume of fine wools with rich embroidery. $110,000/150,000 62

Image from early K*R catalog of K*R 104. Photo courtesy of Cieslik archives.

Marks: F.R. 5. Comments: Falck-Roussel, who registered his Bébé Mignon in 1885, the bébé having a distinctive facial model, circa 1885. Value Points: examples of the bébé model are rarely found, this petite example particularly charming; the actual doll is photographed in The Encyclopedia of French Dolls by Theimer, page 211. $3500/5500

152. Beautiful French All-Bisque Mignonette with Fine Costume 6” (15 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, large blue glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, hip-length blonde mohair wig over cork pate, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, bare feet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1. Comments: French, circa 1880. Value Points: very expressive features enhanced by large eyes, enigmatic hint of smile, wearing wonderful original costume including silk dress, striped stockings, kidskin shoes, and fancy woven bonnet, original ribbons in hair. $900/1400

153. French All-Bisque Mignonette as Governess with Baby 5” (13 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, blue glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blonde

151. Rare and Delightful Petite French Bisque Bébé by Falck-Roussel

mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted stockings, black ankle boots. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa

10” (25 cm.) Bisque socket head with long-faced modeling, bright

1882, models of the doll described as “poupée

blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, brush-stroked

mignonette” wearing “costume de nourrice”

brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center

(governess) were illustrated in Parisian Etrennes

accent line, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French

catalogs of the era. Value Points: an especially

composition and wooden fully-jointed body, wearing original maroon

beautiful face, the little doll wears her original

silk and lace dress, woven bonnet, undergarments, leather boots

costume of silk dress and cape, coiffe of Normandy, and carries little baby in lace-edged muslin gown.

marked J.J. with little emblems. Condition: generally excellent.

$800/1200

154. Superb and Rare French Black-Complexioned Bisque Bébé by Leon Casimir Bru 16” (41 cm.) Ebony-black-complexioned bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate with modeled bosom and shoulder blades, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and black brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with defined space between the accented lips, pierced ears, original black fleecy mohair wig over cork pate, French kid brown-tinted bébé body with jointed elbows, black bisque lower arms and hands, Chevrot-hinged hips, carved wooden lower legs, wearing fine antique plaid dress with lace collar and cuff, silk sash, undergarments, red silk bonnet, kidskin shoes with rosettes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bru Jne 4 (head and shoulders) (original Bru paper label on torso). Comments: Leon Casmir Bru, circa 1880. Value Points: flawless bisque complexion with rich luminous patina, enhanced by unusually deep modeling of features especially around her eyes and mouth, original sturdy body with perfect bisque hands, lovely costume. $18,000/26,000

155. Extremely Rare French Bisque Character, 203, by Jumeau from His “Series Fantastique” 22” (56 cm.) Bisque socket head with highly characterized features depicting a child with delightful broad smile, very deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, sculpted laughter lines around the eyes, painted long curly lashes, dark eyeliner, brush-stroked and feathered widelyarched brows, nicely shaped nose with shaded nostrils, closed mouth in broad infectious smile with accented lips separated by a row of sculpted teeth, impressed laughter creases at sides and above the mouth, impressed philtrum dimple, separately sculpted pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight loose-balljointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 203 Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 10 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, from his “series fantastique” created in the early 1890’s as part of a very exclusive luxury line, produced only on special commission or for exhibition purposes; the cost of the 200 series characters was nine times that of a classic bébé. Value Points: an exceptional example of a joyful child with delighted laughing expression, having finest sculpting and lustrous bisque with dewy patina, signed Jumeau body, and superb rich golden silk antique costume with rich embroidered lace trims, undergarments, ruffled and lace bonnet, and original Jumeau stockings, and leather shoes impressed “”Paris Depose 10” with bee symbol for Jumeau. $50,000/70,000 67

156. Rare and All-Original French Musical Automaton â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fruit Seller with Surprisesâ&#x20AC;? by Vichy 25â&#x20AC;? (64 cm.) Standing upon velvet-covered base is a black-complexioned paper mache man with brown glass eyes, leather eyelids, fleeced brows, open mouth with two rows of teeth, dark fleeced mohair wig, carton torso and legs with bare feet, defined toes, wire upper arms, paper mache hands, wearing original elaborate silk and brocade costume. He appears to be holding a large woven ormolu-edged tray that contains three paper mache fruit, although the tray is actually attached to the mechanism in his torso. When wound, he turns and nods his head in a realistic manner as though calling out to passers-by, while his eyes blink open and closed. Then, in sequence, each of the fruits opens, revealing, one by one, three surprises:, a paper mache monkey with blinking glass eyes and chattering mouth, bisque girl and boy who dance and twirl about, and a paper mache mouse which runs in circles over and over again. Two tunes play. Condition: generally excellent, music and mechanism function well. Comments: Gustave Vichy, circa 1885. Value Points: an outstanding example of the intricate automaton with 11 different animations and perfectly-preserved original finish and costume, delightful surprises. $20,000/30,000

157. Very Rare French Black Bisque Poupée with Superb Face and Wooden Body 18” (46 cm.) Blackcomplexioned bisque shoulder head with uniquely-modeled features, slender facial modeling, defined upturned nose, black glass inset eyes with modeled eyelids, painted black lashes and brows, slightlyparted lips with two rows of tiny teeth, pierced ears, original ornamental headdress over original original cork pate, black all-wooden fashion body with dowel articulation at shoulders, elbows,wrists, thighs, knees and ankles. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, attributed to Bru, the doll was likely created as an exclusive presentation for International Exposition in Paris, either 1867 or 1878; one other identical facial model with swivel head and kid body has been located. Value Points: extraordinarily beautiful and rare portrait poupée has choice lustrous complexion, wooden articulated body, and is wearing superb original costume of multi-layered original silk and velvet with metallic threads, with matching headdress, necklace and ankle bracelet. $7000/11,000

158. The Very Rare French Musical Automaton “Pierrot Ecrivain” by Gustav Vichy

his wording, and then rapidly again. Then he pauses and drifts off to sleep, his eyelids closing while simultaneously

24” (61 cm.) 27” (69 cm.)

the lamplight dims down.

Arranged upon a parquet inlay

After a pause, Pierrot wakes

wooden floor is a wooden

up and, seeing that the lamp

writing desk and elegant salon chair with ebony finish in the Boulle style,. Seated at

is no longer burning, stretches out his left hand (which has been poised near his head

the chair is the popular culture figure of Pierrot, a quill pen in his hand, and a brass

as if reflecting upon the his writing) to turn up the wick. The light burns brightly once

oil lamp and parchment letter on his table. Pierrot has a paper mache head with

again. He turns his head, blinks and begins to write again.

classic whitened complexion, brunette fleecy curls under original black velvet cap, glass eyes, articulated kidskin eyelids, carton body, and composition hands sculpted

The condition is excellent, and all original, directly from a Paris estate, with

to appear as though holding a pen; he is wearing ivory silk Pierrot costume (probably

wonderfully-functioning mechanism and music. Made by Gustav Vichy, Paris, circa

original) with red-pom-poms and classic pleated Pierrot collar, and black slippers

1890, the automaton appeared in the Vichy catalog as #518 entitled “Pierrot Ecrivain”,

with red pom-poms.

with G.V. depose. The realism of the animation was created by a very complicated set of cams in the mechanism which was concealed in his torso with linkages passing into

The movements are very dramatic, intricate, and yet realistically achieved. When

the table and controlling the movement of the wick. A luxury piece in its own time, it

wound, music plays (two tunes). Pierrot holds a quill pen which he moves across the

is nigh impossible to locate an example today, especially in this wonderfully-preserved

parchments as if scribbling, at first hurriedly, and then slowly, as though contemplating

and working state. $40,000/60,000

160. Very Rare and Fine German Bisque Bonnet Lady with Glass Eyes and Fancy Bodice 16â&#x20AC;? (41 cm.) Bisque shoulder head lady with oval face and elongated throat and having sculpted brown hair in deep waves away from her face into arranged curls at the back, and captured under a sculpted bisque toque with impressed woven-straw design, draped magenta band with gold accents and streamers and a fanciful blue and yellow feather accent. She has blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, delicately-painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, fully-sculpted pierced ears, and fancy bodice with W-shaped Dresden lace-edging in blue with black bordered and gold accents, old muslin stitch-jointed body with bisque lower limbs and black painted shoes, fine black velvet and silk antique costume, undergarments. Condition: generally excellent, finish on shoes worn. Comments: Germany, circa 1865, so few examples of this model are known to exist, possibly as it was created as exhibition model only. Value Points: exquisite beauty of the very rare model, whose rarity production factors include glass eyes, elaborately sculpted bodice, and wonderful sculpted toque bonnet. $4500/6500

161. Extremely Rare German Glass-Eyed Bisque Lady with Brown Sculpted Hair and Bonnet 17â&#x20AC;? (43 cm.) Bisque shoulder plate of adult lady with sculpted brown hair waved away from face and captured under a sculpted fancy bonnet that perches on the crown of her head, sculpted pierced ears, cobalt blue glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, muslin stitchjointed body, leather arms wearing black lace and beaded dress, undergarments. Condition: one-piece reglue on sides shoulder plate (under costume), light shoulderplate hairline, few tiny petal flakes on bonnet. Comments: Germany, circa 1870, few examples of this extremely rare model are known to exist. Value Points: rarity factors include glass eyes, brown hair, pierced ears, and fancy bonnet that is trimmed with blue ribbon band, Dresden flowers and very wide gilt-edged streamers that tie under the throat. $3000/5000

162. Extremely Rare Earliest Period German Cloth Doll by Kathe Kruse

structurally excellent, finish is original and un-restored albeit scuffed. Comments: very

17â&#x20AC;? (43 cm.) All cloth doll with hard-pressed and painted facial features and hair,

made model by Kathe Kruse herself, or the extremely rare variant (non-ball-jointed

separate face mask (whose seam runs over the top of the head, behind the ears and

leg) experimental model of Kammer and Reinhardt for Kruse. In either case, the

under the chin), three back of head seams and two chin seams, with press-sculpted

production of this rare doll cannot be later than the final months of 1911. Few other

ears, small painted blue eyes with black upper eyeliner, flattened seamless nose, small

examples of the doll are known to exist. Value Points: an extraordinary and important

closed mouth, very plump body, stitch-jointed arms, elbow seam, stitching around the

doll in the chronology of the German character doll and specifically the Kathe Kruse

wrists, frog hands with short fingers, five-seam very plump legs with disc-jointed hips,

doll; the doll, in addition, has great character and expression, the original finish having

rounded feet, sewn ankles, wearing original three-piece undergarment set. Condition:

a most appealing loved patina. $6000/8000

earliest period Kathe Kruse; various authorities differ on whether this is an early hand-

163. German Cloth Character Girl, by Kathe Kruse, Original Box 17” (43 cm.) All-cloth doll with threeseamed head construction, painted brown hair in curls tumbling onto her forehead, shaped ears, amber-green painted eyes with distinctive threading , black and brown upper eyeliner, tinted brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with pouting expression, stitchjointed arms, separate thumb, disc-jointed legs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Kathe Kruse (left foot) Kathe Kruse Made in US Zone Germany (label) . Comments: Kathe Kruse, circa 1945. Value Points: alloriginal in impeccable condition, the little girl wears her factory-original costume and is preserved in her original box which is hand-lettered “Margaretchen”. The doll, and her companion, #144, appeared on the cover of Theriault’s auction catalog of November 2000. $2000/2500

164. German Cloth Character Boy, by Kathe Kruse in Original Box 17” (43 cm.) All-cloth doll with threeseamed head construction, very plump cheeks, painted brown hair with forehead curls, shaped ears, amber-green painted eyes with distinctive threading , black and brown upper eyeliner, tinted brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with pouting expression, stitch-jointed arms, separate thumb, disc-jointed legs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Kathe Kruse (left foot) Kathe Kruse Made in US Zone Germany (label). Comments: Kathe Kruse, circa 1945. Value Points: the littlel boy is preserved in impeccable condition, wears his factory-original costume and is preserved in his original box which is hand-lettered “Jackerle”. The doll, and his companion, #143, appeared on the cover of Theriault’s auction catalog of November 2000. $2000/2500

Marks: Steiff (silver button in ear of each). Comments: Steiff, beginning years of the 20th century. Value Points: rare to find the matched pair of children, with early center-seam modeling, well-preserved original costumed, and holding a little velvet early kitten with hand-painted details, possibly Steiff. $2500/3500

166. Rare Early German Pull-Toy Monkey by Steiff 6” (15 cm.) wheel base. A brown wool felt monkey with tan felt mask face having painted details and bead eyes, stitched-on tan felt wars and little clown cap with red pom-pom, tan clown ruffled collar, long tail, is posed upon the metal frame of a wooden-wheeled eccentric-movement base. The wheels are incised Steiff in block letters. Excellent condition, wear at tail tip. Germany, Steiff, circa 1914. $700/1000

166.1. Three Rare Tiny Early German Wool Animals by Steiff 4” (10 cm.) Each is of fine wool

165. Pair. German Wool-Felt Character Dolls by Steiff with Velvet Kitten

felt, with stitched-on ears and tails, black shoe-button eyes, stitched-on red felt saddle blanket and with leather harness,

13” (33 cm.) The matched pair of boy and girl, each with pressed

including donkey with bell, dark brown horse (one ear missing) and taupe horse. Each has original

felt face with center seam and side seams to the inset blue eyes, have

Steiff button in ear. Excellent condition except as noted. Germany, Steiff, beginning of 20th century,

pressed rounded nose, closed mouth with painted lips, blonde fleecy

very rare earliest Steiff animals. $800/1100

mohair stitched-on wig, five piece wool body with jointing at shoulders and hips, and each is wearing its original Steiff costume of red woolen felt, white shirts, black or red hat. Condition: generally excellent.

167. All-Original and Very Rare German Bisque Characters “Max” and Moritz” by Kammer and Reinhardt 15” (38 cm.) 15” (38 cm.) Each has bisque socket head with uniquely sculpted face depicting a mischievous lad, small blue or brown glass flirty eyes, very thick brown or black “comma” shaped brows with sculpting detail, laughter crinkles around the eyes, upturned rounded nose with accented nostrils, beaming smile on closed mouth, accented lips, impressed dimples, red or black mohair wig, uniquely sculpted body with jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, pointing fingers, sculpted stockings and black or brown shoes with upturned toes, wonderful antique costumes . Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 124 (on Moritz, Max is unsigned). Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1913, the uniquely modeled urchins were sculpted for the doll firm to represent the popular characters Max and Moritz, originally created by the German author Wilhelm Busch in the mid-19th century, and later immortalized for the American market in the comic strip “The Katzenjammer Kids”. Value Points: among the rarest of the German character series, the pair have distinctive sculpting, superb bisque, and original distinctive and unique bodies that were used for these models only. $40,000/60,000

168.

169.

168. 19th Century Miniature Dollhouse Glassware and Chandelier 4” (10 cm.) h. chandelier. Including a gilded metal chandelier with five fluted glass shades and various

170. French All-Bisque Mignonette with Bare Feet

vibrant colors, along with five pieces of Venetian

5” (13 cm.) Solid domed bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, cobalt blue glass enamel inset eyes, painted

glass miniatures comprising candle holders and a

lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with full lips, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs,

gas light. A few flakes on Venetian glass, overall

bare feet, antique silk dress and cap. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1880. Value Points:

excellent condition. Late 19th century. $300/600

especially pretty face with large dramatic eyes and very full lips. $800/1100

169. German Ormolu Miniature Dollhouse Accessories by Erhard & Sohne

171. French All-Bisque Mignonette with Bare Feet, Enigmatic Smile

1 ½” (4 cm.) inkwell. Including Art Nouveau ink well

lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms

and stand with hinged lid, figural lady candle holder,

and legs, bare feet, wearing pretty antique bronze gold silk dress. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French,

dresser top mirror on hinged frame to allow tilting,

circa 1880. Value Points: most artistic quality of facial painting on the tiny doll with lips painted in a slight enigmatic

finger candle holder, single candle stick, comb with

smile, exquisite detail of lashes. $800/1000

bone teeth, bone opera glasses, hanging plate with

170, 171, 172.

circa 1900, attributed to Erhard and Sohne. $300/600

5” (13 cm.) Solid domed bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, almond-shaped blue glass inset eyes, painted

embossed design of woman in fancy bonnet, and two

172. German Ormolu Chair with Pressed Design, and Mirror

various hand mirrors. Excellent condition. Germany,

3 ½” (9 cm.) chair. The arched-back salon chair of rich ormolu has an embossed Art Nouveau design on the seat, by

Erhard and Sohne of Germany; along with a narrow brass-framed hall mirror with ormolu crest. Excellent condition. Circa 1890. $200/400

173. French All-Bisque Mignonette with Dramatic Cobalt Eyes 5 ½” (14 cm.) Bisque swivel head with cut pate, on kid-edged bisque torso, large cobalt blue glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs with bare feet, antique muslin and lace dress. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1. Comments: French, circa 1880. Value Points: the rich cobalt blue color of eyes is enhanced by their especially large and dramatic size on the rare early barefoot girl. $800/1000

174. Outstanding French Bisque Bébé A.T., Size 0, by Thuillier 10” (25 cm.) Bisque socket head with very full cheeks and chin, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with darker blue rims and spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, wearing pretty antique cotton dress with lace yoke, undergarments, lace fiche with blue silk ribbons, nice old French leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: A 0 T. Comments: Andre Florent Thuillier, circa 1885. Value Points: the rare and exquisite A.T. bébé is supremely rare in this petite size 0, with finest quality of bisque, painting, expression, original body and body finish; few examples exist. $15,000/25,000

175. French Doll’s Gilded Salon Chair with Original Tufted Upholstery 11” (28 cm.) The carved wooden chair with especially detailed carving of six-spindled back and double head rest is finished in original gold leaf paint, and has tufted burgundy silk seat with brass stud edging. Excellent condition. French, circa 1880, an especially deluxe model of the doll-sized salon chair. $400/600

176. Gorgeous French Bisque Bébé by Leon Casimir Bru, Rare Early Transitional Model 23” (58 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate with modeled bosom and shoulder blades, very plump cheeks and chin, almond-shaped blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted dark curly lashes, mauve-blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked and feathered brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid very plump bébé body with gusset-jointing at hips and knees, curved upper arms, bisque lower arms with bisque hands, wearing ivory satin dress with fine lace collar undergarments, leather shoes, socks, woven French bonnet. Condition: generally excellent, left forefinger reglued on one point. Marks: Bru Jne 8 (head and shoulders). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, a very rare transitional model, bearing resemblance to the earliest Brevete Bébé, yet having Bru Jne markings, circa 1882. Value Points: exquisite beauty of the early bébé with endearing shy expression, flawless bisque with fine artistry of painting, wonderful sculpting of hands, original body and body finish. $16,000/20,000

177. Wonderful Large French Bisque Bébé by Leon Casimir Bru in Original Costume 24” (61 cm.) Bisque swivel head with very plump cheeks and throat on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate with modeled bosom and shoulder blades. almond-shaped very deep blue glass paperweight eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, dark painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked and multi-feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined modeled teeth between the outlined shaded teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, very plump kid bébé body with gusset-jointing of hips and knees, kid-over-wooden upper arms, bisque forearms. Condition: generally excellent, body especially firm and sturdy, small bisque repair to right elbow joint (hidden under kid). Marks: (circle dot symbol) Bru Jne (head) Bru Jne 9 (shoulders). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, his facial model with very plump cheeks known as “circle/dot” in reference to the maker’s mark at the back of head, circa 1880. Value Points: very rare large size of the early model with finest quality of bisque, splendid eyes, painted teeth, perfect and exquisitely sculpted hands, and wearing aqua velvet, silk and lace dress that is likely original, undergarments, woven stockings, cream kidskin shoes, and wide-brimmed woven bonnet. $16,000/21,000

178. German Porcelain “Medieval Series” Half Doll with Elaborate Headdress and Falcon 5” (13 cm.) (6” with arm extended down), Porcelain waist-up figure of nude lady with jointed arms, her left arm bent at the elbow and holding a winged falcon in her hand, with sculpted elaborate gold headdress with garnet inserts and tiny blue beads, very delicate facial painting. She has the blue bishop’s staff stamp of Dressel and Kister. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1910 from the very rare medieval series of that firm, rarity factors include superb 178 back view.

headdress, jointed arms, falcon. $600/900

179. German Porcelain “Medieval Series” Half Doll with White Coiffe by Dressel & Kister 5 ½” (14 cm.) Porcelain waist-up figure of nude lady with head tilted sharply to the side, having brown sculpted hair captured under a flared white coiffe with maroon and gilt trim borders, green medallion, and gilt beading, with full curls at each side of face, brown side-glancing eyes, painted features, closed mouth. The doll has the Dressel and Kister blue bishop’s staff stamp. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1910. Rare model with exquisitely-sculpted headdress. $700/900 178.

178 profile.

180. German Porcelain Half Doll as French Milkmaid 5 ½” (14 cm.) Porcelain waist-up figure of adult nude lady with very slender torso, her head turned sharply to the side with a double-handled jug balanced on her head, supported by her left hand, her right hand extended outward; with sculpted white coiffe and grey hair, brown eyes, and facial features. With Dressel and Kister blue bishop’s staff stamp. Germany, circa 1910, the design was inspired by a Victorian costume book which showed the a similar woman described as French milkmaid. $600/900

181. German Porcelain “Medieval Series” Half Doll with Gold and Purple Headdress by Dressel & Kister 4.2” (11 cm.) Porcelain waist-up figure of slender nude lady with oval face and elongated throat, her 180. 179. 84

head slightly tilted to the side, having a fitted gilt 181.

turban decorated with tiny blue beading, with openings for the sculpted ears, and with a lavender oval medallion at the front of the headdress decorated with purple scrolls, painted facial features, her arms extended from her body, holding a fan in her right hand. Excellent condition. The Dressel and Kister blue bishop’s staff mark is on the base. Germany, circa 1910, a very rare model with exceptional decoration. $500/800

182. Exceptionally Rare and Superb German Porcelain Egyptian-Themed Half Doll by Dressel & Kister

182 back view.

4 ½” (11 cm.) Porcelain waist-up figure of lady who is nude excepting a wide collar-shaped 182.

necklace with gold tassels, her head turned demurely to the side and her arms modeled away from her body and extended to the side as though dancing or charming; having a sculpted gold helmet-like

182 detail.

turban with turquoise and blue decorations, pink scarf cascading down her back, and a gold topknot ornament, with gold bracelets, brown narrow painted eyes, closed mouth. The doll has the Dressel and Kister blue bishop staff mark. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1910, the extreme rarity of the piece is rivaled by its extraordinary sculpting and decoration. $3000/4500

183. Extremely Rare German Porcelain “Medieval Series” Half Doll with Flowing Headdress by Dressel & Kister 6” (15 cm.) waist to top of cap, 12” overall. A porcelain waist-up figure of lady with slender torso framed by a sculpted gilt collar with decorative medallion, has brown sculpted flowing hair that extends to her mid-back and is covered by long flowing blue scarf and a tall cone-shaped hat with elaborate gilt, purple and blue decorations, with painted facial features, side-glancing grey eyes, and closed mouth. The doll has at attached carved wooden body with ball-dowel jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips, knees and ankles, and slender bisque lower arms. Excellent condition. Germany, from the Dressel & Kister Medieval Series, circa 1910, an extremely rare model with outstanding sculpting and decoration. $2500/3500

182 back view.

182 profle.

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184. German Porcelain Brownhaired Lady Doll by KPM with Provenance 20” (51 cm.) Porcelain shoulder head with thick cream porcelain, perfectly oval face and elongated throat, brown sculpted hair with centerpart and drawn smoothly around the face forming into a skull cap, blue painted eyes, red eyeliner, brown single stroke brows, aquiline nose, circle accents at eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with slightly-smiling expression, lightly-blushed cheeks, muslin stitchjointed body, leather arms, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, few typical paint rubs at back of head. Marks: KPM (blue stamp inside head). Comments: KPM, late 1840s. Value Points: rare early doll with most compelling serene expression, rare brown hair, with pencil note on the inside

complexion,

shoulder plate “Mary

perfectly oval face

Devereaux lst china

with elongated

doll Christmas 1848

strong throat,

Brooklyn from Aunt

modeled bosom,

Fanny Pierpoint”.

brown sculpted

$4000/6000

hair arranged in a

185. Rare and Fine German Porcelain Brown-Haired Lady Doll by KPM

with wide loops

185 mark.

185 profile.

of curls sculpted away from her cheeks and captured in a tightly-coiled chignon at the back of her head, deeply-set eye sockets with large painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brown brows, aquiline nose, circle accents at eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with piquant smile, old muslin stitch-jointed body, sewn-on stockings and red kidskin boots, silk gown with

21” (53 cm.)

embroidered flowers, undergarments. Condition: generally excellent, two surface

Porcelain shoulder

paint flakes on hair. Marks: KPM (blue stamp and symbol) KPM (red stamp and

head with light pink-tinted 86

center-part fashion

orb) 111 (all marks inside shoulder plate. Comments: KPM. circa 1845. Value

186 detail.

Points: especially fine quality of sculpting and porcelain on the very rare early signed lady doll with intricate coiffure. $5000/8000

186. Extremely Rare Grand German Porcelain Lady with Sculpted Gloves 33” (84 cm.) Thick paste porcelain shoulder head of lady with heart-shaped face, elongated throat and modeled bosom, pinktinted complexion, sculpted brown/black hair with feathering and widow’s peak at the center forehead, her hair drawn back loosely and forming into a loosely-coiled chignon at the back with curls tumbling onto her neck, painted large blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, closed mouth, muslin body with original porcelain limbs having painted yellow gloves and painted beaded bracelet, antique burgundy silk taffeta gown. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1850. Value Points: the very rare grand-sized early porcelain has unique facial expression, elaborate coiffure with detailed feathering and widow’s peak, and rare painted gloves. $6000/9000

hair waved away from her face into formally-arranged curls decorated by a black and gilt comb at her crown, fully-sculpted pierced ears, shaded blue eyes in well-defined sockets, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, rounded tip of elongated nose, closed mouth with outlined lips, sculpted bodice with blue and gilt edged collar and with lavender bow having gilt edging and purple design, old muslin stitch-jointed body, leather arms, sewn-on stockings, leather boots. Condition: professional restoration on sides of shoulderplate (does not affect collar and tie), right ear lobe chipped. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: rare model with unusual facial expression, fabulous coiffure with comb, fancy bodice with unusual colors, and wearing a beautiful sateen print two-piece antique gown and undergarments. $1100/1500

188. German Bisque Lady with Black Sculpted Hair and Scarf 20” (51 cm.) Bisque shoulder head of lady with oval face and elongated throat, black sculpted hair waved away from her face with elaborate feathering around the edges and captured in a sculpted blue and magenta scarf that elaborately circles her face and back chignon, and falls gracefully onto her shoulders, painted blue upper glancing eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows,

188 detail.

188.

brown painted single stroke lashes, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, old hand-stitched kid body with stitch-jointed limbs, lovely antique costume, undergarments, leather boots. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: rarity factors include black hair in ornate coiffure and very elaborately wrapped ornamental scarf. $2000/3000

189. Superb French Musical Automaton “Acrobat and Musicians in Garden Performance” by Phalibois 23” (58 cm.) A garden scene with a centering flowering tree in the background and various shrubs and ferns upon the painted ground, features an elegant musical and acrobatic performance. Posed upon an acrobatic balancing bar is a bisque head doll with sculpted hair and painted facial features, loosely-jointed wooden limbs, wearing a fine silk theatrical costume, and seated on either side are bisque-head musicians with sculpted hair and painted features, one a lady harpist with silk gown and the other a gentleman mandolin

187. Beautiful And Rare German Bisque Lady with Lavender Bodice Bow

player. When wound, music plays (two tunes, the acrobat dances across the balancing bar, ,while the musicians play, moving heads and arms. Condition: generally excellent. mechanism and music function well. Comments: Phalibois,circa 1865. Value Points: superbly-preserved luxury automaton with splendid details of

24” (61 cm.) Bisque shoulder head depicting a plump-faced

costume and setting, the charming scene is preserved on original ebony base under original four-sided glass

adult lady with elongated throat, full cheeks, blonde sculpted

dome. $8000/11,000

190. Very Rare German BlackComplexioned Bisque ArtCharacter Doll, 1301, by Simon & Halbig 20â&#x20AC;? (51 cm.) Bisque socket head with ebony-black complexion and highlycharacterized features, brown glass inset eyes, black feathered brows with modeling details, closed mouth with coral-painted lips, pierced ears, black mohair wig, black composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume, undergarments, straw bonnet. Condition: generally excellent, some light retouch to body, Marks: 8 Â˝ 1301 Dep S&H. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1910. Value Points: extraordinary detail of sculpting, portraying a fretfulfaced child with details of sculpted frown lines on forehead, prominent cheek 90

bones, strong jaw and chin lines, defined indentations at lip corners and philtrum, superb quality of bisque with lustrous patina enhancing the rich complexion. The doll appeared on the cover of the book, The Happy Life of A Collector, which featured the collection of legendary Naomi Bryant. $11,000/15,000

191. Outstanding German Black-Complexioned Bisque Character, 1358, by Simon and Halbig 22â&#x20AC;? (56 cm.) Bisque socket head with ebony-black complexion, brown glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, black sculpted brows with highlight glaze, painted black lashes, accented nostrils, open mouth, shaded-coral very full lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, black fleecy wig, black composition and wooden ball-jointed body, wearing very fine antique multi-layered costume. Condition: generally excellent, original body and body finish. Marks: 1358 Germany Simon & Halbig S&H 9. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1910. Value Points: rare model in larger size allowing full expression of character features, flawless rich black complexion, beautifully painted lips, wonderful costume. $8000/11,000

192. All-Original German Bisque Glass-Eyed Pouting Art Character, 114, by Kammer and Reinhardt 15” (39 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, fringed upper lashes, one stroke tapered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full downcast lips, blonde mohair wig with long braids, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R 114 39. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912, the rare glass-eyed variation of their art character model 114 marketed as “Gretchen”. Value Points: fine all-original condition of the pouting child with exemplary modeling especially around the eyes and mouth, finest bisque, original wig, body, body finish, and wearing original folklore style costume, shoes and stockings. $4500/6500

193. German Bisque Miniature Boy with Toy Horse 5” (13 cm.) Bisque shoulder head with sculpted blonde hair and painted features, muslin body, bisque lower limbs, wearing antique (frail) velvet and silk costume, with applied moustache, along with a paper mache toy horse with horsehair cover, leather harness, amber glass eyes, tiny wheels. Excellent condition. Germany, late 19th century. $300/500

194. Rare German Tin Peddler’s Cart by Maerklin 5” (13 cm.) The tin peddler’s cart has three-shelves or trays for presenting wares, and four spoked wheels, wooden handle bar, and original painted white finish. Excellent condition, some very minor paint flaking. Germany, attributed to Maerklin, circa 1890, very rare toy from the illustrious firm. $400/600 92

195. German All-Bisque Miniature Boy with Rare Bookcase 4” (10 cm.) doll. All-bisque doll with swivel head, painted brown hair, painted facial features, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted stockings and laced ankle boots, wearing blue velvet suit and cap. Along with an ormolu bookcase with spiral frame, and containing two sets of paper mache fauxbooks designed to appear as though leather bound with gilt lettering. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1890. $300/500

196. German All-Bisque Girl with Miniature Penny Toys 3 ½” (9 cm.) doll. The all-bisque doll has swivel head, painted facial features, brunette mohair wig with side coiled braids, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs, rare brown painted socks and black shoes, wearing original folklore costume. Along with three tiny penny toys including 2” toy stove, tin lithographed trunk, and little autobus. Excellent condition. All Germany, early 20th century. $300/500

197. Rare and All-Original German Bisque Character, 149, with Glass Eyes by Hertel and Schwab 18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, incised eyeliner, short feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with very full outlined lips, dimpled chin, blonde mohair wig with side coiled braids, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 149 5. Comments: Hertel and Schwab, circa 1910, the rare glass-eyed version of their art character model. Value Points: pristine unplayed with condition of the superbly-sculpted doll with indentations around her eyes and mouth, finest bisque and painting, original wig, body, body finish and very fine original folklore costume in the Swiss tradition. $7500/8500 93

198. Elegant German Bisque Lady with Diadem and Elaborate Bodice

198 profile.

18â&#x20AC;? (46 cm.) Bisque shoulder head of lady with

199. German Bisque Lady Doll with Elaborately Sculpted Brown Hair and Bodice

oval face, elongated throat, brown sculpted

20â&#x20AC;? (51 cm.) Bisque shoulder head lady

hair with feathering at the forehead line,

with oval face, elongated throat, sculpted

drawn away from her face into a coronet at

brown hair with a border of tiny curls at

the back of head with two centering full curls,

her forehead line, waved back to form into

with ornamental diadem of royal blue with

a pageboy curl surmounted by arranged

gilt edging, white beading and a magenta bow

clusters of curls, decorated with two tiny

at one side, and with an elaborately-sculpted

pink bows above the pierced ears, a double

bodice with gilt-edged white pearls, Dresden

pink bow at her crown, and a painted blue 199 profile.

ribbon-candy design yoke of pink luster with painted decorations at the sides, painted

diadem visible from above with gilt edging,

facial features, blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, closed

and with a low neckline border of Dresden ruffles in shaded rose edged by gold

mouth, pierced ears, newer muslin stitch-jointed body and bisque limbs, wearing

beads, with painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows,

beautiful antique gown of coral silk with lace and pearl bead trim, undergarments.

accented nostrils, closed mouth, newer muslin body and bisque limbs, antique

Condition: generally excellent, restoration to pink bow of diadem. Comments;

gown and undergarments. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: TCF/R (in script

Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: the rarity of the exquisite lady is occasioned by the

inside shoulder plate). Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: rarity

number of luxury factors in her design including brown hair, elaborate coiffure, diaden

factors include brown hair, elaborate coiffure, decorative bows and diadem in hair,

and bodice with elaborate sculpting and painting. $1500/2500

and very fancy bodice. $1200/1800

200 back.

200. German Bisque Lady with Sculpted Brown Hair and Fancy Bodice

201. German Bisque Lady with Brown Sculpted Hair and Necklace with Blue Pendant

20â&#x20AC;? (51 cm.) Bisque shoulder head of adult

17â&#x20AC;? (43 cm.) Bisque shoulder head of lady

lady with rounded face and elongated

with oval face and elongated throat, brown

throat, brown sculpted hair with clusters of

sculpted hair with little curls at the forehead,

tiny ringlet curls at each side of the center

a loosely-looped chignon at the crown and

part, then waved away from her face into

long curls onto her shoulders, pierced ears,

arranged large looped curls at the back,

painted bright blue eyes with white eyedots,

decorated with a gilt-tipped rose bow at

red and black upper eyeliner, accented

her crown, sculpted bodice with neckline

nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth

having double border of Dresden pink

upturned lip corners, sculpted striped neck

201 back.

ribbon and white beads, each with gilt trim, surrounded by painted blue decorations,

ribbon with gold link and oval blue medallion stone, old muslin stitch-jointed

pierced ears, painted blue eyes, black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented

body with bisque lower limbs and painted black flat shoes, antique ivory silk

nostrils, closed mouth, newer muslin stitch-jointed body and bisque limbs, beautiful

gown, undergarments. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 4 N (script letter) 5

antique lace and dotted Swiss gown, undergarments. Condition: restoration to back

(incised on back shoulder plate). Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points:

shoulderplate and hair ribbons. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: regal

beautiful lady whose rarity factors include elaborate coiffure, brown hair, and

yet gentle expression on the very ornate lady with brown hair and fancily decorated

sculpted necklace and ribbon. $1700/3000

bodice. $800/1300 95

202. Very Beautiful French Bisque Bébé Bru Jne, Size 2, with Signed Bru Shoes 12” (30 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate with modeled bosom and shoulder blades, blue glass enamel paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading, painted curled lashes, brush-stroked and multi-feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with very full outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid bébé body with Chevrot hinged hips, kid-over-wooden upper arms, bisque forearms. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bru Jne 2 (head and shoulder plate). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1884. Value Points: superb example of the petite bébé by the illustrious firm, has a most gentle yet sensuous look with finest bisque and painting, original wig, pate, body, perfect bisque hands, fine antique lace and silk dress, undergarments, bonnet, socks, and leather shoes with silver buckles signed Bru Jne Paris. $14,000/19,000

203. Fabulous French Bisque Bébé by Leon Casimir Bru, Size 2, with Signed Bru Shoes 12” (30 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate with modeled bosom and shoulder blades, blue glass enamel paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading, very dark eyeliner, and painted curled lashes, brush-stroked and multi-feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid bébé body with Chevrot hinged hips, kid-over-wooden upper arms, bisque forearms. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bru Jne 2 (head and shoulder plate) (partial original Bru paper label on torso). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1884. Value Points: entrancing petite bébé with splendid eyes, beautiful bisque and painting, original wig, pate, body, perfect bisque hands, wearing beautiful antique dress and bonnet that may be original, undergarments, bonnet, socks, and leather shoes with silver buckles signed Bru Jne Paris. $14,000/19,000

203.1. Pair of French Kidskin Shoes for Bru Bébé, Size 5 2 ¾”l. Brown soft kidskin shoes for early wide-foot Bru bébé with original kidskin bows and silver buckles. . Signed with script better “B” in an oval. Very good condition. French, Bru, circa 1880. $300/500 97

204. Splendid German Porcelain Half Doll with Dresden Bonnet in Grand Size

207. Very Fine German Porcelain Half Doll Child with Dresden Flowered Decorated Bonnet

6 ½” (17 cm.) Porcelain waist-up half doll

6” (15 cm.) Porcelain waist-up half doll depicting

depicting a fashionably-dressed lady in the 18th

a young child with elongated torso, plump

century style, her sculpted brown hair circled

oval face tilted slightly sideways and with arms

by a wreath of Dresden flowers that trim the

extended away from the body, having sculpted

inside brim of a very wide sunbonnet trimmed

bonnet with ruffled brim that is elaborately

with coral bows, with very fancy bodice

decorated with yellow bands, stenciled flower

having transfer designs of colorful flowers and

design, three large Dresden flowers and leaves

gilt accents, arms extended from body with

and a wonderful feather, having painted blue

lavender fingerless gloves, beautifully-painted

upper glancing eyes, fine facial painting. Excellent

face with delicate smile. Excellent condition, albeit professional restoration on one loop

condition. Germany, circa 1900, splendid

of bonnet bow, and reglue of one tiny piece on bonnet streamer. Germany, circa 1900,

modeling with superb modeling of bonnet, delicate blushing, of the very rare model.

marked with blue crown over N stamp. An important piece notable for extraordinary

$900/1200

sculpting, this example in very rare grand size. $500/700

205. Extraordinary German Porcelain Half Doll “Lady with Wreath” by Rufolstadt

208. German Porcelain Half Doll with Flowing Sculpted Hair and Dresden Flowers

5” (13 cm.) Waist-up porcelain half doll of lady with

4 ½” (11 cm.) Waist-up porcelain figure of young

arms outstretched, her left arm holding a garland

girl with elaborately-sculpted grey ringlet-curled

wreath with Dresden flowers, her head turned to

hair decorated with colorful Dresden flowers

gaze at the wreath, with brown sculpted

and red hair band, low-bodice blouse with very

hair that is elegantly arranged with

full sleeves and Dresden floral bouquet, arms

braided chignon and ringlet curls and

clasped in front of body with intertwined fingers.

decorated with feathers and

Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1900. An

bows, sculpted and painted

outstanding half doll with amazing detail of

blouse with elaborate Dresden

flower sculpting. $700/900

lace ruffles at the collar and cuffs. Excellent condition albeit professional restoration on feathers and blue dress ribbon. Bearing the Rudolstadt blue stamp mark. Germany, circa 1900. $400/600

206. Outstanding German Porcelain Half Doll with Extravagant Yellow Bonnet 7” (18 cm.) Porcelain waist-up figure of nude lady with

209. German Porcelain Half Doll of Girl with Bouquet of Dresden Flowers 21” (53 cm.) Waist-up porcelain figure of half doll with sculpted grey hair in elaborate curls and topknot

slender face and elongated throat, her oval face turned to

with yellow flower, with sculpted

the right, sculpted brown hair with colorful Dresden flowers

draped shawl and beads, with arms

and leaves, shaded by a very wide brimmed yellow bonnet

modeled away body and holding

decorated with draped grey ribbons and a bounty of

a lace-edged bouquet of Dresden

green leaves at her nape, having painted brown eyes

flowers, with original metal frame,

with rich outline, closed mouth with center accent

silk skirt and original paper label

line, her arms modeled away from her body with

from E.A. Muir department store.

delicately posed fingers. Excellent condition. Germany, circa

Excellent condition. Germany,

1900, an outstanding and extremely rare half doll in larger size with

circa 1900, wonderful detail of

exquisite sculpting and painting. $2500/3500

sculpting. $500/700 99

210. Large German Bisque Child, 1339, by Simon and Halbig with Beautiful Expression 35” (89 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, slightly-modeled brush-stroked brows with feathering, dark eyeliner, shaded nostrils, open mouth with outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, blonde human hair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1339 S&H LL & S 15. Comments: Simon and Halbig for Louis Lindner, circa 1900. Value Points: rareto-find model with gorgeous face, very expressive features, finest bisque and painting, deeply-impressed chin dimple, multi-layered antique costume. $1200/1600

211. Pretty German Bisque Child by Kammer and Reinhardt 22” (55 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lashes, dark eyeliner, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, beautiful silk dress, undergarments. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Halbig K*R 55. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1910. Value Points: beautiful matte bisque and mohair lashes complement the gentle expression. $400/600

212. Very Pretty German Bisque Child, 1279 by Simon and Halbig 16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, short feathered brows with sculpting detail, accented nostrils of upturned rounded nose, open mouth, accented lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, pretty pale blue cotton dress with smocking 100

detail and lace collar, undergarments, antique kidskin shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S&H 1279 dep Germany 7. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1900. Value Points: most expressive delighted expression, finest quality of bisque, well-defined classic impressed dimples for this model ion lip center, cheek centers and chin. $900/1300

213. German Bisque DimpledFaced Character, 1279, by Simon and Halbig 212.

24” (61 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows in unusual tapered shape, accented eye corners and nostrils, open mouth with outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S&H 1279 dep Germany 12. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1900. Value Points: rare-tofind model with very expressive features and lovely bisque, classic impressed dimples on bottom lip, cheek centers and chin, original body and body finish, beautiful 213.

antique costume. $1200/1500

214. An All-Original German Bisque “Mein Liebling” by Kammer and Reinhardt 22” (55 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows with feathering detail, accented nostrils, closed mouth, shaded and outlined lips, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 117 55. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, their doll marketed as “Mein Susser Liebling” (my sweet darling), circa 1912. Value Points: superb example of the wistful-faced child with wonderful bisque and painting, original body and body finish, and wearing original antique green cashmere wool frock with ivory silk ribbons, matching cap of soft velvet, green kidskin gloves and green leather boots, undergarments. $3500/4500 101

216, 217.

217. French All-Bisque Mignonette with Original Folklore Costume 4 ½” (11 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, cobalt blue glass enamel eyes, painted 215.

215. Outstanding French All-Bisque Mignonette with Peach Ankle Boots

lashes, single stroke brows, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted stockings and blue two-strap shoes, wearing factory-original (frail)

6” (15 cm.) Solid domed bisque swivel head, blue glass enamel

original costume. Condition: generally excellent.

inset eyes with painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils,

Comments: Germany, circa 1885. Value Points:

closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig, peg-

dear little doll has pretty face, original wig, fancy

jointed elongated bisque arms and legs, painted white stockings

shoes. $300/500

and unusual peach ankle boots. Condition: generally excellent. of the mignonette with entrancing large eyes, exquisite painting

218. Beautiful French All-Bisque Mignonette with Original Costume

of features, rare boots, and wearing antique ivory satin wedding

5” (13 cm.) Solid-domed bisque swivel head

gown, wax orange blossom coronet and bouquet. $1500/2100

on kid-edged bisque torso, blue glass inset eyes,

Comments: French, circa 1882. Value Points: exceptional beauty

216. German Wooden Dollhouse Furnishings from Walterhausen

painted curly lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full lips, accent line between the lips, blonde mohair wig, peg-

5” (13 cm.) h. piano. Parlor furnishings with lithographed paper

jointed bisque arms and legs. Condition: generally

finish to simulated ebony wood with gilt designs, include upright

excellent. Comments: French, circa 1882. Value

piano with hinged keyboard, game table with checkerboard top,

Points: an especially beautiful face with exquisite

and four side chairs with woven rush seats. Excellent condition.

painting of features, wearing original blue silk dress

Germany, Walterhausen, circa 1880. $300/500

and silk feet-wraps. $1100/1600 218.

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219. Gorgeous French Bisque Bébé Triste, Size 14, by Emile Jumeau 29” (74 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump cheeks, very deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve-blushed eye shadow, arched feathered brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, dimpled chin and lip corners, separately-modeled pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with plump limbs and straight wrists, pretty antique costume and bonnet, leather shoes, stockings. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 14. Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1880, a beautiful early period “triste” bébé, the model sculpted by renown French artist Carrier-Belleuse. Value Points: outstanding example of the beloved wistful-faced child with finest pale bisque enhanced by soft blushing details, original body and body finish, $12,000/15,000 103

221, 221.1.

220.

220. Beautiful German Porcelain Lady with Serene Expression 27” (69 cm.) Porcelain shoulder head with light pink tinted complexion, black sculpted hair with centerpart, looped curls over her ears and forming into a chignon at the back 221, 221.1 back view.

of her head, painted pale blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, painted lower lashes, feathered brows, closed mouth with fully lips and center accent line, muslin stitch-jointed

1870. Value Points: especially fine quality of sculpting of facial features, rare

body, porcelain limbs, rose sateen gown with lace trim, undergarments. Condition:

coiffure, antique body and costume. $600/900

generally excellent, few typical rubs at back of hair. Comments: Germany, circa 1860. Value Points: an especially beautiful face with serene expresssion, rare painted lashes, very

221.1. A Smaller Model of #221

full lips. $900/1300

18” (46 cm.) Porcelain shoulder head of lady, elongated throat, black sculpted

221. German Porcelain Lady Doll with Modeled Snood and Rare Coiffure

hair waved away from face, ringlet curls onto her front shoulders and pageboy curls at the back captured under a modeled snood with sculpted gilt crown bow

23” (58 cm.) Porcelain shoulder head of lady with heart-shaped face, elongated throat,

and tassels, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows,

black sculpted hair waved away from face with defined widow’s peak, one long ringlet curl

accented nostrils, closed mouth, muslin body with porcelain limbs, antique

onto shoulder at each side of face, captured pageboy curls at the back under modeled snood

costume, apron and undergarments. Condition: generally excellent. Comments:

with sculpted crown bow and tassels, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single

Germany, circa 1870, note the variations in modeling and painting details with

stroke brows, accented nostrils of angular nose, closed mouth, kid stitch-jointed body,

#221. Value Points: excellent detail of hair feathering around the forehead, gilt

wearing lovely antique gown. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa

accents to snood and bow, original costume. $400/600

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222 back.

222. German Porcelain Lady Doll with Rare Style Snood and Diadem 23â&#x20AC;? (58 cm.) Porcelain shoulder head of lady with slightly-elongated throat, heart-shaped face, sculpted black hair drawn away from face with feathering at the sides, pageboy coiffure at the back captured under a modeled snood that is framed at her crown and sides with a curved shape diadem or comb, sculpted ears, blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, circle accents at eye corners and nostrils, newer muslin stitch-jointed body with porcelain lower arms and legs, nice antique costume and undergarments. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: rare coiffure with excellent detail of sculpting and design. $600/900

223. Rare Early German Porcelain Lady with Brown Sculpted Hair 18â&#x20AC;? (46 cm.) Hand-pressed pink-tinted porcelain shoulder head of lady with oval face and very strong elongated throat, brown sculpted hair drawn smoothly around the sides

full lips, muslin stitch-jointed body with sewn-on blue leather

of her face, looped under her sculpted ears and

boots, leather arms, beautiful silk gown with embroidered flowers,

formed into a braided chignon at the back,

undergarments. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 7 (incised,

painted shaded blue eyes, black upper eyeliner

and pencil inscription inside shoulderplate). Comments: Germany,

with heavily modeled eyelids, accented

circa 1850. Value Points: superb sculpting with commanding

nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with

presence, rare brown hair, beautiful painting. $1800/2500 223 profile. 105

224. Rare and Fine French Bisque Brown-Complexioned Marquis from Jumeau 20” (51 cm.) Bisque socket head with deeply-sculpted facial features, rich brown complexion, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, dark eyeliner, thick brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, black human hair wig over cork pate, French brown composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: DEP 9. Comments: marketed by Jumeau with especially commissioned bisque head whose complexion perfectly matches the original French body complexion, circa 1890. Value Points: very rare character with flawless complexion, richly-painted features, original body and body finish, and wearing original burgundy velvet Marquis costume with velvet vest. $3500/4500

225. French Bisque Mechanical Toy by Vichy in Rare Large Size 13” (33 cm.) l. 15”overall height. Seated upon a paper mache donkey with flocked hide, amber glass eyes, attached ears, and wonderful parade ornamental fringe and bells, is a bisque-head man with blue glass eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth, brunette mohair wig, carton torso and legs, metal hands, wearing his original silk costume and holding a wine bottle in his hands. The donkey and rider are mounted upon a painted metal platform which rests on three spoked wheels, with mechanism hidden below the platform. When wound, the toy moves forward and in circles while the man lifts the bottle up to his mouth to drink. Condition: generally excellent, mechanism functions, some typical fraility to original costume. Marks: Vichy Paris (mechanism). Comments: Vichy, circa 1870. Value Points: an imaginative and well-preserved luxury toy in rare to find large size. $5000/7500 106

226. Outstanding Grand-Size French Bisque Bébé by Leon Casimir Bru with Rare Painted Teeth 32” (81 cm.) Pressed bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate with modeled bosom and shoulder blades, very plump cheeks and chin, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, incised eyeliner, mauveblushed eye shadow, brush-stroked and multi-feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with welldefined teeth between the shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, extended-length brunette mohair wig over cork pate, kid bébé body with gusset-jointing at hips and knees, kid-over-wood upper arms, bisque lower arms and hands with separately-sculpted fingers, wearing exquisite antique bronze satin costume with red lace detailing, gold cap, stockings, undergarments, shoes, and carries antique tambourine. Condition: generally excellent, body especially sturdy, right thumb broken, one finger tip broken on left hand. Marks: (crescent/ circle/dot symbol) Bru Jne 12 (head) Bte SGDG (forehead rim)) Bru Jne No. 13 (shoulder plate). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1878, with rare deposed mark on forehead rim, indicating its earliest production. Value Points: exceptionally rare grand luxury size allowing for full expression of the artistically-sculpted features, finest quality of bisque and painting, sturdy original body and fine antique costume. $24,000/32,000

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227. French Bisque Bébé “Bleuette” in Communion Costume

French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent.

11” (27 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lower

Comments: although unmarked, the doll is sized according to Bleuette models, and

lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth with modeled row of teeth,

was likely presented originally as such, circa 1918. Value Points: an especially pretty

blonde mohair wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition:

example with lovely complexion, original body and body finish. $500/800

generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 60 Paris 8/0 (head) 2 (torso) 1 (feet). Comments: Bleuette for Gautier-Langereau, the model was issued 1915/1918, the costume from

229. French Bisque Bébé “Bleuette” from 1915/1918 Era

the late 1930s. Value Points: lovely pale bisque with bright expression, original body

11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lower lashes, feathered

and body finish, wearing original white communion dress “Le Beau Jour” comprising

brows, accented nostrils, open mouth with modeled row of teeth, brunette human hair

white batiste dress, slip, veil and bonnet. $800/1200

wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent.

228. French Bisque Bébé Attributed as Bleuette in Vintage Dress

Marks: SFBJ 60 Paris 8/0 (head) 2 (torso) 1 (feet). Comments: Bleuette for GautierLangereau, the model was issued 1915/1918, and is wearing a vintage dotted Swiss best

11” (27 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lower lashes, feathered

dress which may be original. Value Points: original body and body finish, lovely bisque.

brows, accented nostrils, open mouth with modeled row of teeth, brunette mohair wig,

$900/1300

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230. French Bisque Bébé “Bleuette”, Premiere Model of 1905 with Brown Eyes 11” (27 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, dark brunette mohair wig, wearing pretty bronze-gold silk dress, undergarments, shoes and socks. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2 (head) 2 (feet). Comments: the premiere model of Bleuette for GautierLangereau, the doll designed as a promotional model for their children’s publication “La Semaime de Suzette”, beginning in 1905 (the year of this model) and continuing throughout the first half of the 20th century. Value Points: rare premiere brown-eyed model of Bleuette. $2000/3000

231. French Bisque Bébé “Bleuette”, Premiere Model of 1905 with Blue Eyes 11” (27 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, wheat blonde mohair wig, wearing pretty bronze-gold silk dress,

Langereau, to promote their publication “La Semaime de Suzette”, the 1905 model. Value Points: rare premiere model with especially

undergarments, shoes and

beautiful blue eyes. $2000/3000

socks. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2 (head) 2

231.1. French Woven Doll Chair and Toy Miniature Dog

(feet). Comments: the premiere

13” (33 cm.) Woven arm chair is decorated with silk ribbons, along with a paper mache toy display dog with white fur cover, glass eyes, open

model of Bleuette for Gautier-

mouth. Excellent condition. French, early 20th century. $200/300 109

232. Wonderful German Felt Character “Happy Hooligan” by Steiff

mohair wig with long braids, jointing at shoulders and hips, wearing original felt and

14” (36 cm.) Firmly-stuffed felt character with egg-shaped head having center-seam,

cotton costume. Condition: fair/good, some moth holes in costume and feet, headdress

shoe-button eyes, caricature face, upturned nose, stitched-on ears, red attached cap,

missing. Comments: Steiff, circa 1910, rare character doll from the early series; Steiff

big plump red felt stomach with painted circle designs, green felt jointed arms and

presented various American tribes in his inventory, according to Cieslik’s Button in

jacket, and long spindly jointed legs with patched knees and over-sized leather feet.

Ear Steiff Encyclopedia, page 135. Value Points: rare to find model with distinctively-

Condition: good, some shelf dustiness, few moth holes. Comments: Steiff, from their

modeled features, original facial paint well-preserved. $1100/1500

premiere series of character dolls, representing the popular comic strip character of Happy Hooligan, circa 1910. Value Points: delightful character exactly captures the beloved figure from the comic series. $1200/1800

233. German Felt Native American Doll by Steiff

234. German Felt Character Clown “Coloro” by Steiff with Original Costume 17” (43 cm.) Felt swivel head with center seam mold-pressed face having shoe-button eyes, painted features, painted mouth, blonde mohair fleecy hair, jointing at shoulders

17” (43 cm.) Felt swivel head with press=Wmolded facial features, center seam,

and hips, elongated torso and limbs, over-sized feet. Condition: very good, slightly

pronounced nose, black shoe-button eyes, painted dabs of red complexion, black

dusty and fading of costume. Marks: Steiff (button in ear). Comments: Steiff, their

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clown trade-named “Coloro”, circa 1910. Value Points: rare early Steiff doll with endearing expression, wearing original cotton print costume. $1200/1600

235. Very Rare German Felt Comic Characters Barney Googly and Sparkplug by Steiff 5” (13 cm.) 5”(13 cm.) Barney,8”l. Spark Plug. The set comprises stockinette Barney with pressshaped and painted features, prominent nose, large felt eye whites with black bead eyes, whiskers, armature padded body, wearing original purple vest and blue jacket, shoes and hat, plaid cotton pants; along with Spark Plug, who has grey mohair coat with sparsely-inset yarn mane, bead eyes on felt pads, felt tongue and feet, harness, and yellow felt blanket with patches and printed Spark Plug name. Condition: generally excellent, bright fresh colors, few moth holes on blanket. Marks: Copyright 1923-1924 by King Features Synd,Inc. DeBeck (muslin pad on one foot) Steiff (silver button in ear). Comments: Steiff, Germany, the set was issued in 1925-1927 only, and according to company archives only 615 sets were sold. Value Points: very rare Steiff comic character set is wellpreserved and delightful. $2500/3500

236. German Felt Soldier with Original Costume and Accessories by Steiff 11” (28 cm.) Firmly-pressed felt swivel head with center seam, black bead eyes, painted facial features, stitched ears, detail of brown hair from beneath the attached cap, jointing at shoulders and hips, large feet. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Steiff, circa 1915, from their extensive line of soldiers of all nations. Value Points: wearing original blue woolen uniform with red felt trim, brass buttons, matching cap, and with wooden rifle. $1200/1600

237. Rare German Felt Comic Character “Foxy Grandpa” by Steiff 14” (36 cm.) Felt swivel head with press-modeled facial features, pronounced nose, center seam, stitched ears, black shoe-button eyes on felt pads, mohair wig, attached hat, firm ball-shaped stomach with jointed arms and legs, shaped knees, over-sized feet, wearing original sewn-on blue wool costume. Condition: fair, some fading, few moth holes, wig very sparse. Comments: depicted is the comic character “Foxy Grandpa” from the early 20th century comic series, Steiff, circa 1910. Value Points: very rare early doll by the firm, he has an early Foxy Grandpa celluloid pin and a first prize award from a 1944 doll show. $1200/1800 111

240.

Germany, circa 1875. Value Points wonderful doll with absolutely charming face having turned-up nose and little smile, rare brown hair, great detail of body sculpting, working “mama” crier. $400/500

241. German Porcelain Doll with Brown Sculpted Hair and Hair Band 238, 239.

238. Large German Porcelain Doll Head with Sculpted Necklace

20” (51 cm.) Porcelain shoulder head with plump face, brown sculpted hair waved away from face

9 ½” (24 cm.) Porcelain shoulder head with black sculpted short curly hair, painted blue eyes with deeply-set eye sockets, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, sculpted beaded necklace of alternating blue and white beads with little white cross. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1880. Value Points: fine large size and rare sculpted necklace. $400/600

239. Two German Porcelain Dolls as Penny Banks 5 ½” (14 cm.) Each is one-piece porcelain figure of standing child with arms held in front of body in so-called “Frozen Charlotte” pose, painted facial features and black shoes, sculpted long curly hair, and each has an original slot at the top of head for use as a penny bank. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1890, the novelty dolls are very rare for obvious reasons! $300/500

240. German Porcelain Miniature Taufling Baby 5” (13 cm.) Two-piece porcelain baby body and legs with separated torso that is covered with twill to disguise the hidden bellows mama crier, sculpted short brown curly hair, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, closed mouth, peg-jointed porcelain arms with closed fists. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: 241. 112

and held by a black painted hair band, with casual curls at the back of head, fully-sculpted ears, painted pale blue side-glancing eyes, black and red upper eyeliner, brown single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth 242.

with center

accent line, newer muslin stitch-jointed body, antique porcelain lower limbs with painted purple tassel ties at knees and flat black ankle boots, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1880. Value Points: rarity factors include brown hair, sculpted ears, eye painting and fine quality of porcelain. $400/500

242. German Porcelain Doll with Miniature Doll

243.

13” (33 cm.) Porcelain shoulder head with black sculpted hair

little repair on body. Comments:

waved away from her face into a captured snood at the back of head,

Germany, circa 1865. Value Points:

with dainty feathering details around the edge of hair at forehead,

beautiful face, rarity factors include

painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows,

brown eyes and painted lashes. $800/1100

closed mouth, muslin body, porcelain lower limbs with lustre ankle Comments: Germany, circa 1880. Value Points: the doll with

244. German All-Porcelain Bonnet Baby and Novelties

beautifully-sculpted hair and snood holds her own little porcelain

5” (13 cm.) All-porcelain standing doll in

doll with finger curls and original costume. $400/500

classic pose known as “Frozen Charlotte”

boots and ties, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent.

243. German Porcelain Doll with Rare Brown Eyes and Painted Lashes

with light pink-tinted complexion, sculpted bonnet with ruffled edge and pink ribbons, blue painted eyes, red and

21” (53 cm.) Porcelain shoulder head with round plump face, black

black upper eyeliner, one stroke brows,

sculpted hair with well-defined part-line and little curls close to her

closed mouth with dainty smile, bare

head, painted brown eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, painted

feet. Condition: generally excellent.

lower lashes, circle accents at the nostrils, closed mouth with center

Comments: Germany, circa 1880. Value

accent line, old muslin stitch-jointed body, leather arms, pretty silk

Points: rare sculpted bonnet, pink-tinted complexion; also included is all-porcelain baby seated on

gown, undergarments, ankle boots. Condition: generally excellent,

chamber pot, all-porcelain baby in tub, and another. $300/600

244.

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246. Rare German Porcelain Half Doll Flapper Dancing Couple 4” (10 cm.) Porcelain half doll depicts a flapper era man and woman, sculpted as one, she posed in front with her head turned to him, and he holding her shoulder and right arm, each with painted features and hair, the man shirtless, the woman with gold halter and blue headband. Impressed 10217. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1925. $500/750

247. German Porcelain Novelty Half Doll Presentation 8 ½” (22 cm.) A porcelain half doll depicting flapper era lady is sculpted as one with a porcelain base designed as a draped bed; there is a half-circle hole at the center top in which is fitted a pincushion “torso” with attached porcelain legs. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1925. $300/500

245. German Porcelain Flapper Era Lady as Lamp 10” (25 cm.) A one-piece head-to-skirt porcelain figure of slender flapper era lady is designed to be used as a lamp, as it rests upon its original base and legs with attached lamp and bulb; the costume comprising a yellow pleated skirt with matching skirt, draped coat, mauve gloves, matching cloche with original drilled hole at the top designed for light to glow. The doll has original European wiring. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1920. $400/600 114

248. Rare German Porcelain Half Dolls “Dancing Girls” 5 ½” (14 cm.) Waist-up porcelain half doll depicting two flapper-era woman in light-hearted dancing pose, one with light brown sculpted hair and pink blouse with accent buttons and flowers, and painted necklace and earrings, and the other with dark brunette hair and green blouse with purple bow. They are arranged with intertwined fingers. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1920, very rare half doll with elaborate detail of sculpting, the intertwined fingers realistically arranged, exquisite detail of facial painting. $3000/4000

249. Extremely Rare German Porcelain Dancing Couple Half Dolls as Lamp 12” (30 cm.) Waist-up porcelain figure of man and woman posed as though dancing a tango, their heads both turned to the side and arms held together and up, each with sculpted hair in 1920s flapper era style, and with painted facial features and sculpted costumes (he with tuxedo and she with yellow

an original lace skirt for the woman covers the lamp portion. Excellent condition. Germany,

halter top. The figure is attached to a hidden lamp which serves as their

circa 1920, an extremely rare half doll lamp with intertwined double figures of both upper body/

lower torso and has attached matching porcelain legs, on self porcelain base;

head and lower legs, wonderfully-preserved. $3500/5500 115

250. French Bisque Automaton â&#x20AC;&#x153;My Favorite Dollâ&#x20AC;?, Attributed to Roullet et Decamps 22â&#x20AC;? (56 cm.) overall. Standing upon a velvet-covered base is a bisque-head doll with blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French carton torso and legs, bisque forearms, wearing original elaborate folklore style costume with very elaborate coiffe in the Medici style, of velvets and metallic threads. She holds a small bisque doll in her right hand and bells in her left hand. When wound, she turns her head side to side, nods, then alternately rings the bells, and brings the doll up to her face as though to kiss her. Condition: old hairline on forehead extends into each eye (most hidden under the coiffe), mechanism and music function well. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 3 (and artist checkmarks on head). Comments: attributed to Roullet et Decamps, circa 1888. 116

Value Points: rare model of automaton with endearing activity, original and elaborate costume. $3000/4000

251. Pretty French Bisque Bébé by Jules Steiner with Original Dress 14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, long painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair over cork pate, French composition fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, some body retouch. Marks: Steiner Paris Fre A 7 (head) Le Petit Parisien Bébé Steiner (body). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1890. Value Points: original signed head and body, the little bébé wears her original silk and lace dress. $2500/3500

252. French Bisque Bébé Steiner, Figure A, with Rare Cafe-au-Lait Complexion 16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head with golden-brown complexion known as “cafe-au-lait”, amber-brown glass inset eyes, painted dark lashes, brown brush-stroked brows and feathered highlights, accented eye corners and nostrils closed mouth with coral outlined lips, pierced ears, black fleecy wig, composition fully-jointed body with matching complexion, nicely costumed in antique sateen dress, socks, kidskin shoes, woven bonnet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: J. Steiner Bte SGDG Paris Fre A 9 (head) (original Steiner paper label on torso). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1890. Value Points: very rare complexion is flawlessly preserved, with pleasing dewy patina enhanced by soft blush, original body and body finish. $4000/5500

253. French Bisque Bébé with Cafe-au-Lait Complexion by Bru 17” (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate with modeled bosom and shoulder blades, golden-brown (so-called “cafe-aulait”) complexion, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, brown painted curly lashes, brown brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, brown fleecy mohair wig over cork pate, slender kid bébé body with Chevrot hinged hips, wooden lower legs, kid-over-wooden upper arms, bisque forearms, antique costume of taffeta plaid with matching fichu and cap, black taffeta apron, undergarments, aqua kidskin shoes with rosettes and stars. Condition: generally excellent, one small rub on left cheek, body especially sturdy. Marks: Bru Jne 7 (head and shoulders). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, Chevrot epoch, circa 1888. Value Points: rare and beautiful complexion with golden-brown lustrous patina, original body with perfect bisque hands. $12,000/15,000

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254. Important Large Early Peddler Doll with Elaborate Wares in Early Dome 19” (48 cm.) doll. 27” dome overall. Of early paper mache with deeply sculpted age lines and wrinkles, the doll depicts an aged woman with enamel inset eyes, thick painted grey brows, pronounced nose, and closed mouth with defined teeth, sparse human hair, handmade homespun body and paper mache hands. She is wearing her original multi-layered costume with woolen petticoat, homespun lined skirt with transfer design, blouse, shawl and superb (frail) hooded cape with crewel embroidery. Condition: generally excellent with typical wear to goods and fading of costume. Comments: probably English, early 1800s. Value Points: compelling highlycharacterized face with original painting, spectacles, and original costume, with her well-stocked basket of wares including toys, sewing novelties, fabrics, lady’s goods and more, the peddler is preserved under an early glass dome with burled walnut base. The doll is featured in the forthcoming book, “Under Glass, A Victorian Obsession” by John Whitenight (Schiffer Publishing). $3500/4500

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255. Small German Paper Mache Doll with Trunk, Costumes and Little Dolls 6” (15 cm.) Paper mache shoulder head with short black curls, painted features, brown eyes, homespun slender body, wooden lower limbs with painted orange shoes, antique gown. is preserved in her original wooden trunk with painted finish and straps. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1860. Value Points: rare brown eyes, fine original finish of the doll who owns an extensive hand-made early wardrobe of dresses, undergarments, coats, jacket, and owns four little dolls including two little Grodnertal peg-woodens, paper mache man with attached hat and fully-articulated body, and all-wooden simple doll. $800/1000

256. Fine French All-Original Musical Automaton “Normandy Maiden in the Garden” by Phalibois 22” (56 cm.) h. dome. 12”h. lady. A peaceful garden scene is depicted under an arbor of flowers and leaves with hanging bird cage, centered by a bisque-head lady with large blue glass enamel eyes, painted features, closed mouth. pierced ears, original elaborate coiffure, wearing her traditional Normandy costume. She stands behind a wooden ironing table, with baskets of fresh linens and potted flowers at her feet, holding a wooden-handled iron. When wound, the lady turns her head from side to side, and moves her hand forward and back as though ironing, all the while enjoying the garden scenes around her. Two musical tunes play. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (original music tune on the base). Comments: French, attributed to Phalibois who specialized in mechanical vignettes that romanticized scenes of daily life, circa 1870. Value Points: especially charming automaton in appealing smaller size, with wonderful scene and activity; the automaton is beautifully-preserved with fresh scenery, and well-functioning music and mechanism. $6000/8000 119

257. Very Rare French Bisque Series G Bébé Steiner in Petite Size 12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, fringe-painted brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair over Steiner pate, French composition fully-jointed bébé body, wearing original muslin chemise, shoes and socks. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sie G 2/0. Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1888, the rare model signaled the last of the series models by the Steiner firm. Value Points: very rare model with most captivating expression, choice bisque, original Steiner body in original condition. $12,000/15,000

258. German Bisque Miniature Doll and French Salon Chair 6 ½” (17 cm.) chair. Including bisque shoulder head doll with brown sculpted hair, painted features, muslin body, antique knight’s costume, and especially fine painting of face; along with a wooden-framed salon chair with arched back and seat having original maroon silk upholstery with tufting and fringe. Excellent condition. Late 19th century. $400/600

259. Gorgeous French Bisque Bébé “H” by Aristide Halopeau 18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head with pear-shaped face, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, wearing lovely burgundy silk dress with Alencon lace and matching bonnet, likely original. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2 H. Comments: Aristide Halopeau, circa 1885, his bisque heads were commissioned from the prestige porcelain firm of Frayon of Montreuil. Value Points: a felicitous blend of drama and serenity are depicted in this exquisitely beautiful browneyed bébé with very fine quality of bisque and painting, especially beautiful painting of lips. $20,000/30,000

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260. German Bisque Lady with Sculpted Brown Hair, Dresden Flowers and Gilt Necklace 21â&#x20AC;? (53 cm.) Bisque shoulder head of lady with oval face and elongated throat, brown sculpted hair gently waved around her forehead and drawn loosely back into arranged long curls that fall low onto her shoulders, with a wide decorative coronet of pink and lavender Dresden flowers and a gold bead clasp at the back of her hair, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, aquiline nose, closed mouth with center accent line, gold bead necklace, newer muslin stitch-jointed body and bisque limbs, lovely antique burgundy silk gown, undergarments. Condition: generally excellent. some typical flakes on Dresden petals and leaves, Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: rarity factors include brown hair, fancy coiffure and hair ornaments, gold bead necklace. $800/1200

261. German Bisque lady with Brown Sculpted Hair and Fancy Bodice 23â&#x20AC;? (58 cm.) Bisque shoulder head of adult woman with oval face, brown sculpted hair arranged in center part with scalloped waves at forehead, a cluster of rolled curls at the crown and cascading

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finger curls at the back shoulders, pierced ears, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, modeled bodice with sculpted rose-striped ribbon at the collar and a dotted and gilt-edged blue neckline, muslin stitch-jointed body, leather arms, well costumed in antique gown, undergarments, shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 9. Comments: Germany, circa 1880. Value Points: rarity factors include brown hair, fancy coiffure, fancy collar and bodice. $900/1400 122

262. German Bisque Lady with Ornate Brown Coiffure, Dresden Flowers and Fancy Bodice 19â&#x20AC;? (48 cm.) Bisque shoulder head of lady with oval face, brown sculpted hair with unusual braided arrangement at forehead crest centered by a large Dresden rose with trailing garlands of tiny roses and leaves, the sides of her hair drawn back into two tiers of braided loops, one tier forming wide wings at the 262.

side of her face, painted blue eyes, red and black

upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blushed cheeks, pierced ears, and having a fancily painted bodice with a ruffled Dresden collar edged with gold beading, old muslin stitch-jointing body, leather arms, beautiful antique gown. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: very rare coiffure with unique details of style and decoration, fancy bodice. $1200/1600

263. Fine Regal German Bisque Lady with Extraordinary Coiffure 24â&#x20AC;? (61 cm.) Bisque shoulder head of adult lady with elongated oval face and slender throat, black sculpted hair in extremely-detailed coiffure, the deeply comb-marked hair waved away from her face with feathering accents and little curls in front of 263 back.

each sculpted ear, large pouf at each side of face with a capturing wide

braid at each center, and the remainder of the hair in a very tight chignon captured by fine mesh sculpted snood with beaded outline, blue upper glancing eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, very thin nose with accented nostrils, closed mouth with full lips, muslin body with bisque lower limbs, painted black ankle boots, beautiful antique silk and velvet gown. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1865. Value Points: an extraordinary coiffure whose rarity of design is rivaled by intricate detail of sculpting, all enhanced by rich decorative glaze. $2000/3000 123

264. German Porcelain Half Doll of Lady in Pink Bonnet by Dressel and Kister 4 ½” (11 cm.) Waist-up porcelain figure of nude lady with heart-shaped face turned to the right, elongated throat, grey sculpted hair in long flowing curls modeled away from her back shoulders and topped by a wide-brimmed flat bonnet with upturned front brim and decorated with magenta band and ribbons, arms modeled away from the body and folded modestly in front. She has blue bishop’s staff mark of Dressel and Kister. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1900, superb hair sculpting and exquisite facial painting with brown eyes. $400/600

265. German Porcelain Half Doll of Lady with Yellow Ribbon and Rose 7” (18 cm.) Waist-up porcelain figure of nude lady with elegantly posed slender face and throat, grey sculpted hair loosely waved from

a yellow rose in her right hand,

266. German Porcelain Half Doll with Dresden Floral Coronet

extended arms, exquisitely -painted

5” (13 cm.) Waist-up

facial features. She has the blue

porcelain figure of nude

bishop’s staff mark of Dressel and

lady with oval face and

Kister. Fine professional restoration

elongated throat, grey

on right hand and rose, feather re-

sculpted topknot, side

gilded, otherwise excellent. Dressel

curls, and ringlet curls

and Kister, Germany, circa 1910.

onto her back, decorated

$400/600

by a coronet of colorful Dresden flowers, painted facial features,

her face, captured in a topknot that is decorated with a gold feather and yellow ribbon, and holding

266 detail.

unusual deeply-intaglio blue eyes, closed mouth, her arms extended and holding a single Dresden rose in her right hand. Excellent condition, one finger tip flaked, few minor typical flakes on flowers. 124

Marks: Germany (blue script). Germany, circa 1910. $300/500

267. German Porcelain Blue Bonnet Half Doll with Original Pincushion and Base 9” (23 cm.) Waist-up porcelain half doll depicting a child head tilted to the side, short grey sculpted hair in arranged curls with modeled blue bonnet with upturned brim and bright blue streamers, arms extended, one pointing finger, attached to original pin-cushion base with tulle and crepe costume, and with porcelain lower legs on porcelain stand. With blue stamp. Excellent condition. Attributed to Dressel and Kister, Germany, circa 1900. Wonderfully-preserved original presentation with exquisite facial painting. $400/600

267.

268.

268. German Porcelain Head of Lady with Brown Hair and Blue Hair Ribbon

3 ½” (9 cm.) Porcelain shoulder head of adult lady with perfectly-oval face and elongated throat, brown sculpted hair arranged with loosely-drawn-back hair captured in braids and ringlet curls at her crown and circled with a painted blue hair band with gilt edging, painted facial features, blue downcast eyes, thick black upper eyeliner, painted brows, closed mouth, aquiline nose, modeled bosom. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (blue bishop’s staff symbol). Comments: Dressel and Kister, circa 1900. Value Points: exquisite detail of hair sculpting and most artistic painting of face details and complexion. $800/1000

269. German Porcelain Head of Lady with White Flowers in Hair 4” (10 cm.) Porcelain shoulder head of lady with oval face, elongated throat, light brown hair waved around from her face in very thick arranged curls that are captured in a chignon at the back and decorated at the side with five white flowers with gold accents and leaves, painted blue downcast eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, aquiline nose, closed mouth with center accent line, modeled bosom and shoulder blades. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1900, probably Dressel and Kister. Value Points: rare to find model with outstanding quality of sculpted hair and luxury-quality porcelain. $700/900 269. 125

modeled away from her body. She has the blue bishop’s staff mark of Dressel and Kister. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1900. Rare model with outstanding sculpting of hair, artistic detail of painting such as color of thick brows to exactly match her hair. $400/600

272. Large German Porcelain Half Doll of Ringlet-Curled Lady 7” (18 cm.) Waist-up porcelainfigure of lady with heart-shaped face and elongated throat, brown sculpted hair with arranged finger curls encircling the top of her head, forming into a topknot, and with casual finger curls tumbling onto her shoulders, the topknot encircled with an orange ribbon with streamers, delicately-painted facial features, downcast blue eyes with heavy eyelids, aquiline nose, closed mouth with center accent line, sculpted blue blouse with white ruffled collar and cuffs, purple lacing ribbons, her arms modeled away from her bodice and held modestly in front, with Dresden rose in her right hand. She is impressed “9559”. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1900, probably Goebel. Rare large size with outstanding sculpting and 270, 271, 272.

270. German Porcelain Child with Original Pincushion from “Kleines Biedermeier” Series of Goebel

painting. $1200/1600

and ruffles, white blouse with transfer-print roses and is attached to her original pincushion base with silk cover (some fraility to silk).

273. German Porcelain Smiling Lady Doll with Brown Spill Curls

Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1910, Goebel, from their “Kleines Biedermeier” series, the doll was named in their catalog as “2

20” (51 cm.) Porcelain shoulder

year old child with outstretched arms”. Beautiful delicate painting and expression on the rare model. $300/500

head with brown sculpted hair in

3” (8 cm.) figure. 6” overall. Waist-up porcelain child posed with outstretched arms has a sculpted yellow bonnet with pink ribbon

271. German Porcelain Half Doll of Lady with Ringlet Curls

very deep horizontal curls arranged over the crown, and vertical curls at

4 ½” (11 cm.) Waist-up porcelain figure of nude lady wit slender torso, heart-shaped face, elongated throat, brown sculpted hair

the back, painted blue eyes, black

with five long ringlet curls in front of each ear, sculpted topknot at the back crown with burgundy band, painted facial features, arms

and red upper eyeliner, single stroke

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brown brows, closed mouth with upturned lip corners, muslin stitch-jointed body, leather arms, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: rare brown hair color in deeply-sculpted coiffure, smiling expression. $400/500

274. German Porcelain Lady with Brown Hair, Snood and Pink Hair Bows

274, 275.

21â&#x20AC;? (53 cm.) Porcelain shoulder head lady with oval face and elongated throat, sculpted brown hair captured in a black sculpted snood with large pink bows at each side of face, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brown brows, circle accents at nostrils, closed mouth, muslin stitch-jointed body with porcelain limbs, coral satin costume with lace trim, undergaments. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: rare coiffure including brown color of hair, snood and large pink bows. $600/800

275. A Smaller Model of the Preceding Doll 14â&#x20AC;? (36 cm.) Of identical model to #274 with variations in decoration and painting, muslin stitch-jointed body with leather arms, rose silk costume. Condition: very good, some rub marks to original finish. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: rare brown hair, modeled snood, large decorative bows. $300/400 274, 275 back view. 127

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276. French Bisque Poupée by Gaultier with Gesland Body, Bisque Feet, and Superb Costume 14” (36 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, blue glass enamel inset eyes with darker blue outer rims, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, pierced ears, brunette human hair over cork pate, padded stockinette over armature poupée body allowing infinite articulation, bisque hands and lower legs, bare feet. Condition: generally excellent, tiny cheek rub, body especially fine. Marks: 1. Comments: Gaultier, with distinctive body deposed by Charles Pannier in 1872 and produced by Gesland, circa 1875. Value Points: rare body is perfectly-preserved with beautiful bisque hands and feet, lovely mauve and cream silk costume, undergarments, bonnet, leather ankle boots. $2500/3200

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277. French All-Bisque Mignonette with BallJointed Elbows, and Salon Chair 5 ½” (14 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged elongated bisque torso, peg-jointed bisque upper arms and legs, wooden-balljointed elbows, bare feet, cobalt blue glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes, brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, blushed cheeks, antique costume and hat, silk-wrapped feet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bte. Comments: French, from the original depose registration of Schmitt et Cie, circa 1880. Value Points: among the rarest of the early all-bisque mignonettes, with jointed elbows, brilliant eyes, also included is ornate bronze miniature chair with silk upholstery. $2000/2500

278. Very Dear Petite French Bisque Bébé A.T. by Andre Thuillier, Size 4 12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head with very full cheeks, almondshaped blue glass paperweight eyes with spiral-threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with very full outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, pretty antique cream wool dress with woven collar and cuffs, woven cap with mauve silk ribbons, lambswool muff, undergarments, brown leather shoes with silk rosettes. Condition: generally excellent, body finish original albeit scrubbed. Marks: A. 4 T. Comments: Andre Thuillier, circa 1882. Value Points: very precious bébé in most appealing size has classic and sought-after A.T. facial model, lovely bisque and painting, wonderful antique costume. $12,000/20,000

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279. All-Original Petite French Bisque Poupée, Size 2/0 11” (28 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, large blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupée body with shapely torso, stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2/0 (head and shoulder plate). Comments: Gaultier, circa 1875. Value Points: fine all-original condition, with dramatic large eyes, the poupée wears her original navy blue silk costume, maroon bonnet, undergarments, leather shoes. $1600/2100

280. French All-Bisque Mignonette with Unusually Large Eyes, Bare Feet 5 ½” (14 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, very large “wrap-around” blue enamel eyes with dark eyeliner, painted lashes, arched brows, accented nostrils, tiny closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, bare feet, antique dress. Condition:

281.

generally excellent. Comments:

280.

French, circa 1880. Value Points:

French, circa 1882. Value Points:

unusual model with dramatic eyes

charming expression with little pert

and tiny mouth, lovely bisque.

smile, rare boots, wonderful antique

$800/1200

costume. $1100/1400

281. French All-Bisque Mignonette, Size 0, with Bare Feet

283. French All-Bisque Mignonette with Painted Brown Boots

5” (13 cm.) Bisque swivel head on

5” (13 cm.) Solid domed bisque

kid-edged bisque torso, cobalt blue

swivel head on kid-edged bisque

glass enamel eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed

torso, cobalt blue enamel inset eyes,

mouth with shy tentative smile, blonde mohair wig in long braids, peg-jointed bisque

painted lashes, single stroke brows,

arms and legs, bare feet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 0. Comments: French,

closed mouth with accented lips,

circa 1882, the dolls were first described as “poupées de poche” (pocket dolls) and

pierced ears, blonde mohair wig,

thereafter as “mignonettes” in the French holiday catalogs of Parisian department and

peg-jointed bisque arms and legs,

doll stores. Value Points: especially pretty face with dainty features, wearing original

painted brown ankle boots with

lace and muslin dress. $1100/1400

little heels. Condition: generally

282. French All-Bisque Mignonette with Fancy White Boots, Size 1

282.

excellent. Comments: French, circa 1882. Value Points: an especially

5 ½” (14 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, cobalt blue glass enamel

beautiful face with most captivating

eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with

hint of smile, wearing antique silk

smile, blonde mohair wig in long braids, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white

dress, undergarments, straw bonnet.

heeled ankle boots with blue rims. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1. Comments:

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284. Rare French All-Bisque Doll by Gaultier with Bare Feet 8” (20 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs with bare feet, blue glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes, light feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, ears pierced into head, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, antique burgundy silk dress with lace trim, undergarments, little tan leather boots. Condition: generally excellent, tiny chip on back neck of torso. Marks: 6 (head, torso, arms and legs). Comments: Gaultier, circa 1880. Value Points: extremely rare model of all-bisque with fully-signed body and head; few examples exist of the doll. $1200/2200

285. Rare and Unique Salesman’s Sample of Reversible Chest and Desk in Original Case 18” (46 cm.) h. including mirror. 13”l. 9”d. A mahogany chest of drawers with carved column sides and bracket feet has two long drawers and two handkerchief drawers, each with tiny faux key and acanthus-shaped carved drawer pulls and a hinged back mirror with further carving. When the chest top surface is removed a sliding pin is revealed which, when moved to the side, causes the cubicles and tiny drawers of a desk to rise up from a hidden compartment in the back. The remarkable invention is preserved in impeccable condition, as it has been stored in its original leather-covered wooden packing box (included). The quality of woods, workmanship, and intricate detail of mechanism indicate its original use as a salesman’s sample, yet it is also perfectly suited for doll display. Excellent condition. Circa 1880. $1200/2200

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286. French Bisque Bébé Triste, Size 10, by Emile Jumeau, Rare Size

with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 10

21” (53 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset

Jumeau, his Bébé Triste, so-named for the wistful expression,

eyes, dark eyeliner, heavily-modeled eyelids lending a dreamy

circa 1886, from original sculpture by Carrier-Belleuse. Value

expression, painted curly lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow,

Points: rare size of the desirable bébé with well-defined

brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed

modeling of full cheeks and chin, fine quality of bisque and

mouth with shaded and outlined lips, separately-modeled

painting, original body and body finish, beautiful antique

pierced ears, brunette hand-tied human hair wig over cork pate,

costume, signed “Bébé Jumeau Depose” shoes, and silk and lace

French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body

frou-frou bonnet. $9000/12,000

(head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile

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287. Extremely Rare German Bisque Lady Doll with Glass Eyes and Elaborate Coiffure and Bodice

painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent

22â&#x20AC;? (56 cm.) Bisque shoulder head of adult lady with heart-shaped face and elongated

green cameo on gilt chain, scalloped-blue edging, old muslin stitch-jointed body, sewn

throat, brown sculpted hair arranged with wavy curls across the forehead, then pulled

on leather shoes, antique magenta silk gown. Condition: possible overpaint at the V of

softly behind the fully-sculpted pierced ears into a large rolled curl at the crown that

neckine (below the pink striped neck ribbon), otherwise excellent. Marks: S (or 5) P 7

is decorated with a magenta and gilt hair ornament, with arranged curls at the back

(incised). Comments: Germany, circa 1865. Value Points: the extraordinary beauty of

forming into little curls at the back neck, bright blue glass inset eyes, black eyeliner,

the lady with innumerable rarity points is enhanced by her extreme rarity. $2500/4500

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line, modeled bodice with very high ruffled collar, painted stringed pink necklace with

288. German Bisque Lady with Sculpted Brown Hair and Dresden Rose Hair Ornament

lashes, lightly-feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth

23â&#x20AC;? (58 cm.) Bisque shoulder head with rounded face and slightly-elongated throat,

blue design, old muslin stitch-jointed body, leather arms, lovely antique costume.

sculpted brown hair with wavy curls across the forehead ornamented by one large

Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: rarity

Dresden rose and leaves, then drawn back in full and deeply comb-marked waves to

factors of the beautiful lady include glass eyes, brown hair, extraordinary coiffure,

form an elaborate arrangement at the back comprising unusual braids and clusters of

Dresden roses and very fancy bodice $2000/3000

with center accent line, sculpted bodice with Dresden ruffle and painted gold and

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289. Superb Petite German Bisque Lady attributed to Simon and Halbig 9â&#x20AC;? (23 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, elongated throat, blonde sculpted hair waved casually away from her face into arranged ringlet curls at the back, sculpted magenta hair ribbon with bow, painted blue eyes with unusual pronounced dark eyeliner and lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with shy smile, muslin body, bisque lower limbs, painted brown boots with black accents, wearing ivory silk and lace gown. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: attributed to Simon and Halbig, circa 1880. Value Points: very beautiful face, fancily sculpted hair, swivel head, original

with black painted headband, sculpted earrings and necklace with cross, cobalt blue glass

body. $1100/1500

eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent on lips,

290. German Bisque Lady with Sculpted Jewelry and Glass eyes

muslin stitch-jointed body, sewn on leather boots, wearing ice blue taffeta gown with lace bodice, undergarments. Condition generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1865.

15â&#x20AC;? (38 cm.) Bisque shoulder head of lady with beautiful pale complexion,

Value Points: most beautiful serene expression, rarity factors include glass eyes, sculpted

blonde sculpted hair waved away from her face into a formed pageboy coiffure,

earrings and necklace. $900/1300

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291. Rare German Bisque Boy with Glass Eyes and Sculpted Hair and Hat, by Kling 18” (46 cm.) Bisque 291 detail.

shoulder head with rounded face, blonde

sculpted short blonde hair with tousled bangs under a sculpted grey hat wit rounded top, black painted brim and band, sculpted bodice with ruffled collar, blue glass inset eyes, sculpted ears, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, very full outlined lips, newer muslin stitch-jointed body and bisque lower limbs, antique velvet costume. Condition: generally excellent, possible small professional restoration on hat brim. Marks: 160-5. Comments: Kling, circa 1875. Value Points: most endearing innocent expression on the very rare model with wonderfully detailed features, unusual hat, glass eyes, maker’s mark. $1800/2500

292. German Bisque Lady with Glass Eyes and Sculpted White Fichu 20” (51 cm.) Bisque shoulder head of lady with rounded face and

293.

elongated throat, blonde sculpted hair drawn away from her forehead 292 detail.

with deeply-sculpted waves and crowned by a braided coronet, with

looped curls at the back held by a black hair band, fully-sculpted pierced ears, cobalt blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, sculpted white fichu, antique muslin stitch-jointed body with leather arms, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: rare coiffure with beautiful detail of curls, sculpted fichu with elegantly draped folds. $1200/1800

293. German Bisque Lady Doll with Rare Modeled Bisque Torso 10” (25 cm.) One-piece bisque head, torso and upper arms and legs, sculpted definition of fitted corset and pantalets, muslin upper arms and legs, bisque lower arms and legs with painted shoes. black sculpted hair with arranged pouf at the crown and tight braids at the sides that enclose a wrapped chignon at the back nape, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, accented nostrils, closed mouth. Condition: restoration or overpaint on the shoulder plate. Comments: Germany, circa 1865. Value Points: very rare model with uniquely-sculpted body, rare coiffure. $400/600 137

294. Beautiful French Bisque Smiling Poupée by Leon Casimir Bru with Wooden Arms 17” (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, almond-shaped grey enamel eyes with darker blue iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, wide feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with upturned lip corners in slight smile, accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupée body with gussetjointing of hips and knees, wooden arms with dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows and wrists, separately-carved fingers. Condition: generally excellent, wood finish is original albeit scuffed. Marks: G. Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1872 with deposed facial model of the smiling poupée, and variation of his deposed wooden body. Value Points: beautiful expression with well-defined smile, lovely bisque, original body, fine antique gown, undergarments, shoes, bonnet. $3000/4000 138

295. Petite French Bisque Poupée by Leon Casimir Bru with Wooden Body 13” (33 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, almond-shaped blue glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with upturned lip corners in slight smile, accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, all-wooden body with shapely onepiece torso, dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: B (head and shoulders). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1872, the facial model was deposed by Bru in 1872 and is sometimes referred to as the Empress Eugenie model. Value Points: most charming petite model of the beloved smiling poupée with beautiful face, original wooden all-articulated body, and wearing a lovely antique gown with hand-made rickrack, undergarments, socks, shoes. $3000/4000

296. Most Endearing and Fine French Bisque Premiere Bébé by Jumeau 12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading, delicately-painted lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eightloose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 5 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878. Value Points: the very beautiful premiere model presents a gentle face with very large captivating eyes, fine bisque and painting, original body and body finish, cutwork embroidered dress that is likely original with aqua silk ribbons and cap, matching undergarments, cream kidskin shoes. $5500/7500

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297. Rare Porcelain Half Doll on Gilded Metal and Porcelain Vanity Box 9” (23 cm.) overall. h. 7” diameter. Waist-up porcelain half doll of nude lady posed looking to the side, with elaborately sculpted brows hair decorated with sculpted gold band and comb, painted facial features, arms posed away from body with exquisitely sculpted fingers. The figure is “wearing” a gilded metal halter top with pierced design to appear as though lace, and is attached to a pink porcelain vanity box with further gilded metal filigree trim, the box designed to appear as a skirt. Overall excellent, original Dresden flowers on skirt are lacking, possible restoration to fingers. For the French market, circa 1900, with original porcelain half doll by Volkstedt-Rudolstadt. Outstanding and very rare vanity box with richly-sculpted half doll. $1100/1600

298. German Porcelain Half Doll of Lady with Four Feathers in Hair 7” (18 cm.) Waist-up porcelain half doll of nude lady, her head turned sharply to the right and her strong arms extended from her body, the right arm bent at the elbow with a pointing finger, and the left arm extended with open palm, brown sculpted hair in elaborately-arranged curls with an ornament of four variously-colored feathers at her crown and a painted purple necklace. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1910. An especially beautiful facial expression and painting, rare posing of arms, rare feathers and necklace. $400/600

5” (13 cm.) Waist-up porcelain figure of lady with pink-tinted complexion, her head tilted to the side and her arms

300. German Porcelain Half Doll of Lady with Ring by Goebel

outstretched with welcoming pose of hands, sculpted grey hair arranged with an unusual single braid at the back

6 ½” (17 cm.) Waist-up porcelain figure of lady with

that is arranged upward and formed into a topknot, with a long tendril curling around the nape to her front throat,

sculpted costume in the 18th century style, having

pink hair band, painted features, grey shaded eyes. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1920. $400/500

bright yellow blouse with blue and rose borders, transfer

299. German Porcelain Half Doll with Unusual Coiffure

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century style, painted facial features with eyes gazing down at her hands, as she is holding a ring in one hand and trying it on the finger of her other hand. Excellent condition. Germany, Goebel, circa 1910. $400/600

301. German Porcelain Half Doll with Extended Arms 6” (15 cm.) h. 9” l. with arms extended. Waist-up porcelain figure of adult lady posed with arms totally outstretched, head turned slightly sideways, oval face, elongated throat, grey sculpted hair in elaborate 18th century style decorated with purple ribbons and feathers, painted facial features, brown eyes. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1900. Elegantly posed lady with fine detail of painted features, beautiful sculpted fingers. $500/700

302. Extremely Rare Grand-Sized German Porcelain Half Doll by Ernst Bohne 10” (25 cm.) Waist-up porcelain figure of young lady with oval-shaped face having defined chin, elongated throat with defined hollow, modeled chemise draped onto

nose, closed mouth with row of teeth. Incised numbers “104??” on base (hidden

the shoulders of her arms which extend below the waist and form into hands with

by sculpted blouse waist). Excellent condition, Germany, attributed to Ernst

intertwined fingers, sculpted light brown hair with three ringlet curls over each

Bohne, circa 1900. An outstanding and very rare half doll with artistic quality of

ear and a casual topknot, intaglio dark blue eyes with white eyedots, rounded

sculpting and painting, grand size, and unusual design of arms. $2000/3000 141

303. French Bisque Bébé Steiner, Figure C with Ebony Complexion 14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head with ebony-black complexion, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, black painted lashes and feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with coral-shaded lips, pierced ears, black mohair wig, French composition fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Figure C No ) Steiner Bte SGDG Paris. Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1884. Value Points: the rare model has a beautiful complexion enhanced by lustrous patina, original body and body finish, antique costume, undergarments, leather boots, velvet bonnet. $6000/9000

304. French Salon Chair with Gold Leaf Frame 9” (23 cm.) The arched-back chair with wooden frame finished in rich gold leaf has fancily spindled legs and is upholstered in (frail) mauve silk over muslin with mauve-silk tufting buttons. Excellent condition excepting fraility of upholstery. French, circa 1875. $400/500

305. Outstanding French EbonyComplexioned Bisque Bébé by Jules Steiner, Size 17 24” (61 cm.) Bisque socket head having ebony-black bisque complexion, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, black painted lashes, black feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with coral-shaded lips, pierced ears, black fleecy wig over cork pate, French black composition fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: A 17 Paris. Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1888. Value Points: very rare luxury model bébé with rich flawless 142

complexion, beautifully-painted lips, original body and body finish, fine antique costume with rich lace collar and cuffs, wide-brimmed silk bonnet, undergarments, sock and shoes. $8000/11,000

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306. Pair of Exquisite Silk Flower Arrangements under Glass Domes with Inlay Bases 21” (53 cm.) The matched pair of glass domes, each with original wooden base having fine walnut veneer with intricate inlay design, enclose a matched pair of porcelain vases with gilt accents, each filled with a luxurious bouquet of silk flowers, fruits and leaves. Excellent condition. French, circa 1880. $600/900

307. Pair of French 19th Century Pedestals with Original Velvet Cover 41” (104 cm.) h. 12”diam. of top. The pair of display pedestals are fashioned with spiral-twist columns that rest upon multi-staged plinths and have eight-sided tops with (later added) hidden inset lighting. The pedestals have their original burgundy velvet cover with braid accents. Excellent condition. French, circa 1880. $800/1200

308. French Bisque-Head Automaton “The Scottish Bagpiper in the Glen” by Vichy 19” (48 cm.) A bisque-headed boy with large brown glass eyes, painted features, closed mouth, brunette human hair wig, and bisque hands is seated upon a paper mache tree stump with sculpted ground and paper tree leaves above. Dressed in silks and with striped stockings, felt hat and wooden shoes, he holds a Scottish bagpipe. When wound, music plays and he nods and turns his head in time to the bagpipe that he “plays”. Condition: very good, original costume with some fraility, music functions well, arm mechanism needs a bit of adjustment. Marks: F 1 G (doll) (original paper label on base lists the two tunes and initials of music box maker B.P.). Comments: Gustav Vichy, circa 1885. Value Points: rare theme of the vignette automaton with beautiful music, beautiful doll, and excellent craftsmanship of wooden bagpipe frame. $3500/4500

309. Captivating and Very Rare French Bisque Automaton “Little Girl with Pet Rooster” by Roullet & Decamps 24” (61 cm.) Standing upon a red velvet-covered platform is a bisque head girl with blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner. richlypainted long lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with richly-shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, carton torso and legs, wire upper arms, composition forearms, wearing original coral silk and lace dress and matching bonnet, with fingerless gloves, shoes and undergarment, and holding a feathered pet rooster with amber eyes. When wound, she turns her head side-to-side, nods, and then soothingly, pets the rooster, who immediately “crows”, all the while music playing. Condition; generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau 7. Comments: Roullet et Decamps with Jumeau bisque head, circa 1888. Value Points: very rare automaton with delightful and captivating motions and rooster crowing sound, in wonderful larger size with well-preserved condition of costume, rooster, and overall presentation, especially beautiful face. $8000/11,000 144

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Charlotte cap with ruffled edge and pink ribbon, painted facial features, sculpted rose fitted blouse with low scooped bodice edged with ruffles, painted shawl, her right arm extended with Dresden flower and her left arm clasping a basket that is filled with more than 12 various Dresden garden flowers. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1900, a variation of the same model is seen in #313. $400/500

312. German Porcelain Half Doll with Elaborate 18th Century Costume

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5” (13 cm.) Porcelain waistup figure of lady in the 18th century style, with sculpted brown hair under fancy bonnet decorated with a purple bow and upturned brim, lowscooped bodice with elaborate details of lacing, ruffles, purple bows, Dresden flowers, and with arms extended holding a Dresden flower in her right hand. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1900, exceptionally intricate detail

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310. German Porcelain Half Doll with Original Base

painting of features. $300/500

sculpted costume with laced rose vest over white low-scooped blouse, her arms extended

313. German Porcelain Half Doll with Basket of Dresden Flowers

and holding a Dresden flower in each hand, attached to original skirt-shaped base with

5” (13 cm.) Waist-up porcelain

silk skirt. Excellent condition, some little repairs to Dresden flowers. Germany, circa 1900.

figure of lady with grey sculpted

$300/400

hair under a green-edged cap

9” (23 cm.) Waist-up porcelain half doll of 18th century style lady with sculpted grey hair under a wide-brimmed blue bonnet with tri-color feather plumes, painted features,

311. German Porcelain Half Doll of Lady in White Charlotte Cap with Basket of Flowers 4” (10 cm.) Waist-up porcelain figure of lady with white sculpted hair under white

decorated with Dresden flowers, painted facial features, sculpted blue fitted blouse with low scooped bodice edged with 313.

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ruffles, painted lacing, her right arm extended with Dresden flower and her left arm clasping a basket that is filled with more than 12 various Dresden garden flowers. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1900. $400/500

314. Large Porcelain Doll Known as “Morning Glory Lady” by Schlaggenward 24” (61 cm.) Thick paste porcelain shoulder head with delicate pinktinted complexion, having heart314 profile.

shaped face with full chin and elongated strong throat, sculpted shaded brown hair waved away from her face into rolled curls behind her ears and forming into a coiled braid at the back of her head, with loose curls tumbling onto her back, decorated

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with three various sculpted flowers

just behind each ear, pale blue painted eyes with red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, aquiline nose, closed mouth with rich lips, old muslin stitch-jointed body, leather arms, good early costume. Condition: generally excellent, some typical paint rubs at back of hair. Marks: S (inside shoulder plate). Comments: attributed to Schlaggenward of Czechoslavokia, circa 1850. Value Points; very rare and fine early porcelain lady, with rare maker’s signature, superb painting of hair including “morning glory” flowers and very fine feathering around the forehead. $5000/7500

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315. Rare and Very Fine French Parlor Table by Maison Huret 39” (99 cm.) The oval top parlor table with tilt-top mechanism has finely-wrought cast iron pedestal base with spiral twist design, finished in original gold leaf paint, and needlework table top with rich floral design, framed by thick woolen fringe around the edging. The table is marked with the raised name “Huret” at the back frame. Excellent condition. Maison Huret, circa 1865, a rare and beautifully-preserved furnishing from 148

the family firm of Adelaide Huret, the table was made in both this “real people” size and in doll size in proportion for display with her landmark doll. $3500/4500

316. Early French Musical Automaton “Harpist of the Court” by Roullet 28” (71 cm.) Ebony-black complexioned man with pressed leather head, brown glass eyes, leather eyelids, open mouth with double row of teeth, fleecy black hair under wrapped silk turban, carton torso and legs, painted boots, paper mache hands, is posed standing with a wooden harp held in his hands, wearing lavish silk and velvet costume with metallic braid trim. When wound, music plays, he regally turns his head from side to side, strums the harp, and his eyelids open and close in a dreamy manner. Condition: generally excellent, mechanism and music function well. Comments: Jean Roullet, Paris, circa 1870, the early no-base automata by Roullet were made for a short period only as indicated by an early catalog of that firm. Value Points: well-preserved early model automaton depicting a harpist of the aristocratic court, with rare leather head. $7000/11,000

317. Charming Early French Musical Countryside Vignette Automaton by Phalibois 26” (66 cm.) A romantic countryside scene depicts a rocky hillside with windmill perched at the peak, a pond,and a stone building with water wheel at the base of the hill and a painted tin boat in the “pond” in which a paper mache man is seated, with three ducks alongside. The naturalistic scene is enhanced by feathered and painted vines and leaves. When activated, the tin boat moves side-to-side as though being rowed, the man waves a stick at the ducks to frighten them away, while the small duck bobs his head up and down as though drinking from the pond and the larger duck pivots back and forth as though swimming. Throughout, the waterwheel revolves, the windmill turns, the glass waterfall appears to stream, and music plays. The automaton is preserved under glass dome with painted scene on the back. Condition: generally excellent, mechanism and music function well, repair to bottom back of glass dome. Comments: French, Phalibois, circa 1880. Value Points: an intricately-designed automaton with seven different movements and two tunes, most endearing activities depicting a peaceful day in the countryside. $6000/8000 149

dress with sash and lace, original undergarments, matching pressed hat with ribbons. $800/1300

320. French All-Bisque Mignonette with Miniature Chair 5” (13 cm.) Solid domed bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, bright cobalt blue enamel eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, closed mouth with hint of smile, blonde mohair wig, pegjointed bisque arms and legs, painted white stockings and black two-strap shoes, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1882. Value Points: the charming little

318. Rare Large German All-Bisque Doll with Swivel Head 11” (28 cm.) Solid domed bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, bright blue glass inset eyes,

bright-eyed boy with shy smile has especially fine painting of features, included is miniature antique wooden chair. $900/1300

between the lips, brunette human hair, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs with painted white stockings

321. French Maitrise Wooden Marble Top Chest with Bronze Pulls and Trim

and brown two-strap heeled shoes with modeled bows, antique undergarments, dress and bonnet

13” (33 cm.) l. x 9”h. x 7”. The bombe-shaped front chest has

include. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: attributed to Simon and Halbig, circa 1880. Value

unusual sides that flare slightly wider at the back, with ebony-

Points: very rare 11” size, with swivel head, beautifully-sculpted body in flawless condition. $2000/2800

finished frame and rosewood veneer drawer fronts and side, three

painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accent line

319. French-Type All-Bisque Girl in Original Costume

drawers, tiny acorn shaped feet, white marble top, gilt beaded around the bottom frame, and very fancy bronze drawer pulls and

5” (13 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, cobalt blue glass enamel inset eyes, painted

key mounts. Excellent condition. French, mid-19th century, the

lashes and brows, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms

quality of construction, woods and bronzes indicate maitrise creation.

and legs, painted white stockings and blue two-strap heels. Condition: generally excellent. Comments:

Included is a white bisque statue in the Grecian style, designed to

for the French trade, circa 1882. Value points: wonderful all-original little doll wearing early aqua silk

simulate marble. $700/1100

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322. French Bisque Bébé E.J. by Emile Jumeau with Original Lace Dress

generally excellent. Marks: Depose E. 7 J. (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body).

16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark

rich painting of features, original body and body finish, wearing beautiful antique

eyeliner, mauve blushed eye shadow, thick brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils,

costume including ruffled lace cap, undergarments, tan leather laced boots, and her

closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate,

original (frail) lace dress with “7” label inside front dress bodice, indicating its factory

French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition:

originality. $4800/5800

Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1884. Value Points: an especially beautiful bébé with

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323. Sonneberg Bisque Child, Model 137, with Closed Mouth 14” (36 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, blue glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair

325. Nine German All-Bisque Tiny Dolls in Original Costumes

wig, Sonneberg

2 ½” (6 cm.) Each doll has one-piece bisque head and torso, sculpted hair and

composition and

painted facial features, pin-jointed arms and legs, painted boots. Condition: generally

wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, nicely costumed. Condition: generally

excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1890. Value Points: the dolls are in unplayed

excellent. Marks: 137 6. Comments: Sonneberg, circa 1882, mystery maker. Value

with condition, each wearing its factory-original costume (one boy missing his jacket),

Points: pretty gentle expression with delicate bisque, closed mouth, original body with

including school uniforms, traditional wear, and winter coats. $400/500

original finish. $700/900

326. Sonneberg Bisque Doll, Model 297, by Bahr and Proschild with Closed Mouth 15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, defined space between the lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-

324. Sample Box of German All-Bisque Miniatures, Probably Hertwig

jointed body with straight wrists, ivory silk faille dress and bonnet, undergarments, shoes, stockings.

3” (8 cm.) dolls. 8” x 12” box. Ten all-bisque dolls are attached to their original sample

Condition: generally excellent.

box along with inventory numbers alongside, each with painted features, mohair wig,

Marks: 297 6. Comments: Bahr

cotton costume. Condition: very good, somewhat dusty. Comments: Germany, circa

and Proschild, circa 1885. Value Points: pretty face with endearing innocent expression.

1920. Value Points: interesting presentation of all-bisque dolls. $400/600

$800/1000

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327. Petite French Bisque Bébé in Original Normandy Folklore Costume 8” (20 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, open mouth, four tiny teeth, blonde mohair wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Unis France 71 149 60. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1925. Value Points: perfectly-preserved original condition, wearing original welldetailed folklore costume of Normandy including lace-edged fichu and coiffe. $300/500

328. Gorgeous Sonneberg Bisque Doll For the French Market, Mystery Maker 24” (61 cm.) Bisque socket head with flattened

mouth with very full outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body,

solid dome, very plump face, grey/blue glass

pretty coral silk dress in the 1880 style, undergarments, antique kidskin shoes. Condition: generally excellent, body repainted.

inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner,

Marks: 15. Comments: Sonneberg, circa 1882, the doll was designed to capture the French market. Value Points: rare luxury

painted curly lashes, arched feathered brows,

large size with richly modeled features, notably lips and cheeks, that are contrasted by beautiful pale bisque with soft blushing,

accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed

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329. An All-Original German Bisque Character, 214, by Kestner 27” (69 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes,

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painted lower lashes, slightly-modeled brush-stroked brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, open mouth with outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, wearing pretty antique dress, undergarments, silk hair bow, socks, white kidskin shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K ½ made in Germany 14 ½ JDK 214. Comments: Kestner, circa 1910. Value Points: rare model with especially fine quality of bisque and painting, original body and body finish, wig and pate. $700/1000

330. German All-Bisque Kewpie in Original Box 6 ½” (17 cm.) One-piece bisque head, torso and legs modeled together, modeled topknot, side curls and forelock curl, blue wings, painted side-glancing googly eyes with thickly-fringed upper lashes, dot brows, 154

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closed mouth with impish smile, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs with starfish-shaped hands. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: O’Neill (feet). Comments: Kewpie, designed by Rose O’Neill, made in Germany, circa 1915. Value Points: the larger

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size Kewpie is preserved in its original presentation box with

332. Dainty German Bisque Child by Kestner with Closed Mouth

labels, poems and illustrations. $400/600

9” (23 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils

331. German Bisque Child, 171, by Kestner with Original Signed Body 24” (61 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lower lashes, slightly-modeled brush-stroked brows, accented

and eye corners, closed mouth with pensive expression, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Kestner, circa 1885. Value Points: very pretty doll, rare to find the closed mouth model in this petite size, original wig, pate, body, body finish, nice antique costume and shoes. $700/900

nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, outlined lips, four porcelain

333. Beautiful German Bisque Child by Kestner with Superb Original Wig and Body

teeth, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and

29” (74 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, thick

wooden ball-jointed body, pretty cotton dress, undergarments,

brush-stroked brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, blonde mohair

shoes, bonnet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: H made

wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, wearing pretty antique dress, undergarments, socks, shoes.

in Germany 12 171 (head) Germany (red stamp on body).

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: M made in Germany 16 (head) Germany (body). Comments:

Comments: Kestner, circa 1900. Value Points: pretty classic dolly-

Kestner, circa 1890. Value Points: wonderful large child model with superb original wig, beautifully-painted

face model with original wig, pate, body and body finish. $400/600

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334. Beautiful French Bisque Bébé E.J,. by Jumeau, Size 4 13” (33 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent, tiny chip at base of neck socket. Marks: Depose E. 4 J. (and artist checkmarks on head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1884. Value Points: lovely expression and bisque, original body and body finish. $2800/3500

335. French Decorative Folding Screen in the Louis XVI Style 17” (43 cm.) The three-panel screen with hinges allowing for various folding arrangements has shaped crests and apron, and is hand-painted with elaborate decorations, scrolls, garlands, floral arrangements, and a centering scene in the Watteau genre of garden scene with a game of blind man’s bluff. Excellent condition. French, hand-made and painted in the Louis XVI fashion, mid-20th century. $700/900

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