With What Is On Hand 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 Conservators: Hana Holbrook, Marie Kocourkova $69 ISBN 978-1-944881-44-3 Printed in Hong Kong, China

Introduction he research of the history of early/ mid 20th century dollmakers has been the guiding principle of noted American collector, Jonathan Green. Primarily focusing on German and American dollmakers, he traversed the Atlantic time and again in search of the elusive dolls from this era and information about their makers. His enthusiastic presence at doll shows and convention and his unflagging generosity in sharing knowledge were known to many collectors. Yet only the most serious collectors knew of his relentless search for previously undiscovered history about these doll makers and the dolls that they created. His love of German dolls led him to the discovery of home and studio dollmakers of the 1910-1960 era, those who began their dollmaking with the materials they found on hand, whether it be a piece of wood for carving or scraps of cloth for stitching into a doll. Thus, the collection, while focusing on the remarkable history of the redoubtable Kathe Kruse, also has wonderful examples of dolls from the hands of Anna Fehrle from the Stuttgart secessionist movement, Brunhilde Einenkel and Else Hecht of the Munich art reform group, Lotte Sievers-Hahn whose charming wooden dolls of the 1930s were in the Erzgebirge tradition and the work of such as Ursel Erbs and Hilde Bartel who, during the post-WWII days, sought to maintain the tradition of homeland skills as well as provide livelihood for other women. His important studies also included American cottage industry dollmakers, especially those begun by women with the dual purposes of creating dolls from “what was on hand” as well as offering work opportunities for other women. Jonathan Green’s studies and preservation of source material and obscure dolls was and is a gift to history. Even more was his generosity of spirit in sharing this knowledge with others. x

1. German Miniature Wooden Schoolhouse Vignette 4 ½” (11 cm.) teacher. 2” students. Seated upon three wooden benches with attached desks are eight wooden students with sculpted hair, painted facial features, jointed arms and legs, wearing original costumes. With onepiece teacher with bald pate, wearing painted professor costume, and with wooden hinged easel with blackboard 3.

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with ABC and numbers. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1890. $800/1100

2. Very Rare Early Original Catalog from Kathe Kruse 12” (30 cm.) x 9”. The parchment-covered 40 page catalog, 1928 edition, features fifteen pages featuring Puppe I, with photograph, inventory number and name of sixty first series dolls; eight pages featuring Puppe II, Das Schkenkerchen, with photograph, inventory number and name of twenty-five dolls of this model; six pages featuring Puppe VII, Die Kleine Kathe Kruse, with photograph, inventory number and name of thirty-six dolls of this model; and six pages featuring Puppe V, Das Traumerchen, with photographs of the doll with both open and sleeping eyes. A price list of the dolls is shown on the past page. The catalog is complete and in very nice condition with some wear on cover. $600/900

3. German Wooden Doll with Rare Carved Wood Bavarian Feathered Hat 7 ½” (19 cm.) Carved wooden socket head, carved brown short curly hair peeking from beneath a carved wooden Bavarian hat with defined band and defined feathers, painted blue outlined eyes, single stroke brows, closed mouth, paper mache body with jointing at shoulders and hips, sculpted and painted black laced shoes and knee-high green stockings. Condition: generally excellent, some paint scuffs on original finish. Comments: Germany, late 1800s. Value Points: rare carved hat, original painting, original Bavarian costume. $400/500

4. German Cloth Brown-Eyed Character by Kathe Kruse, Series I 17” (43 cm.) All-cloth doll with three back head seams, firmlypressed and oil-painted hair and facial features, light brown hair with forehead curl, blushed ears, small brown painted eyes, black and brown upper eyeliner, lightly-tinted brows, rounded small nose, small closed mouth, stitch-jointed arms and separately-stitched thumbs, disc-jointed legs. Condition: generally excellent except wear on hands, some light body spotting. Marks: Kathe Kruse (and illegible numbers on feet). Comments: Kathe Kruse, the first model doll, circa 1920. Value Points: especially artistic painting of face, wearing original brown flannel wool pants with embroidery detail, green jacket and embroidered slippers, brown yarn knit cap. $1200/1700

5. German Sewing Ensemble “Das Fleifzige Puppenmutterchen” with K*R 101 Child

6. German Cloth Brown-Eyed Character by Kathe Kruse, Series I

8 ½” (22 cm.) doll. 11” x 8” box. Arranged inside a firm-bodied box with lithographed image of K*R 101 dolls on the lid, is a bisque doll with painted blue eyes, black upper eyeliner, short stroke brows, closed mouth with very full pouty lips, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique dress; along with five colorful images of costumes being worn by K*R dolls, and with patterns for those costumes. The box is labeled “Das Fleifzige Puppenmutterchen” (The Busy Doll Mother), Verlag von O&M Hausser of Ludwigsburg. Excellent condition, few rubs on box. Germany, circa 1910, doll by Kammer and Reinhardt from their art character series. Verlag von O&M Hausser was founded in 1904 by Christian Hausser, successor to Muller & Freyer, a toy wholesaler in Ludwigsburg; the firm produced the famed Elastolin toy figures in addition to the sewing ensembles. $1200/1500

17” (43 cm.) All-cloth doll with three back head seams, firmly-pressed and oilpainted light brown hair and facial features, blushed ears, small brown painted eyes, black and brown upper eyeliner, lightly-tinted brows, rounded small nose, small closed mouth, stitch-jointed arms and separately-stitched thumbs, discjointed legs. Condition: generally excellent, possible touch-up on hair, some light body spotting. Marks: Kathe Kruse 8775 (feet). Comments: Kathe Kruse, the first model doll, circa 1920. Value Points: fine complexion on the early model doll with most artistic painting of eyes, wearing vintage knit dress, jacket and cap, shoes and socks. $1200/1700

7. German Cloth Character with Dark Brown Hair by Kathe Kruse, Series I 17” (43 cm.) Allcloth doll with three back head seams, firmly-pressed and oil-painted hair and facial features, dark brown hair with forehead curl, lightly blushed ears, small brown painted eyes, black and brown upper eyeliner, lightly-tinted brows, rounded small nose, small closed mouth, stitch-jointed arms and separatelystitched thumbs, disc-jointed legs. Condition: generally excellent, some body spotting. Marks: Kathe Kruse 0845 (feet). Comments: Kathe Kruse, the first model doll, circa 1920. Value Points: most endearing beseeching expression, antique costume comprising green embroidered dress, knit sweater and cap, woven socks and shoes. $1200/1700

8. Collection, Early German Wooden Figures and Swaddling Dolls 7” (18 cm.) - 11”. Nine wooden dolls are each hand-carved and lavishly decorated in vibrant colors and designs, including five flat-sided swaddling dolls with chip-carved painted black hair, painted facial features and floral and geometric painted body forms; along with two full-bodied flat-back figures with painted all-around traditional costumes; and two round-bodied dolls with sculpted hats and jointed arms. Structurally excellent except chip on side of one hat, original painted finishes with some paint scuffing on round-bodied ladies. Germany, Grodnertal, late 1880s. $800/1000

9. Continental Bentwood Box with Unusual Family Scene 20” (51 cm.) x 12” x 8”. The bentwood box with matching lid is cord-attached at the junctures, painted original red with garlands of colorful flowers and leaves circling sides, and has red painted lid with borders of white, blue and yellow stripes centering a lithographed scene of family in a garden setting. Excellent condition. Continental, mid-1800s. $300/400

10. German Carved Wooden Miniature Villagers 3” (8 cm.) Each is one-piece wooden figure of man or woman villagers, posed on attached wooden base, and having carved and painted costume, hair or hat, some with accessories; also included are three sheep and a calf. Very good condition, original painting with some paint rubs. Germany, late 1800s. $400/500

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Comments: Germany, mid/late 1800s. Value Points: well-defined features, original painting of complexion and features, articulated body, and wearing original gentleman’s costume. $800/1100

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11. German Carved Wooden Gentleman with Fully-Articulated Body

12. Collection of Grodnertal Wooden Jointed Miniature Dolls with Painted Costumes

21” (53 cm.) Carved wooden socket head with bald pate, defined facial features of handsome aged man with well-set eye sockets, blue painted eyes, aristocratic nose, firm closed mouth and jaw line, and having carved very full brows and sideburns, wooden body with swivel waist, dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips, knees and ankles, carved black shoes. Condition: generally excellent.

1 ½” (4 cm.) -2”. Each is all wooden carved dolls with one-piece head and torso, peg-jointed wooden arms and legs, and having painted hair, facial features, and costume; including Bavarian village people, sailors, and amusing comic character dolls including Max. Very good/excellent condition. Germany, Grodnertal, 1880-1915. $1100/1300

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13. German Cloth Character by Kathe Kruse, Early Series I 17” (43 cm.) All-cloth doll with three back head seams, firmlypressed and oil-painted hair and facial features, dark brown hair with feathered curls at forehead, blushed ears, very small blue painted eyes, black and brown narrow upper eyeliner, rounded small nose, small closed mouth, painted body finish, stitch-jointed arms and separately-stitched thumbs, discjointed legs. Condition: generally excellent, early retouch of hair and nose tip. Marks: Kathe Kruse 801 (feet). Comments: Kathe Kruse, an early version of the 1st series doll, the body was made with the painted body for a very short time only, circa 1912; the painted body, which was designed to preserve the doll, was discontinued after one year as Kathe Kruse realized that the softness she sought in a doll was defeated by the stiff finish. Value Points: rare Kruse doll with well-modeled and painted facial features, excellent and rare body. $1200/1600

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14. German Sewing Ensemble “Die Fleissige Puppenschneiderin” in Original Box 13” (33 cm.) x 10” box. 11” doll. Presented within a heavy board box with colorful image on the lid of two mothers sewing doll costumes for two little dolls is a bisque head doll with blue glass eyes, open mouth, four teeth, blonde mohair wig, paper mache body jointed at shoulders and hips, along with a little box containing 15.

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a number of costumes already sewn, a booklet with images and descriptions of costumes, and another booklet with actual patterns. The book and box are titled “Die Fleissige Puppenschneiderin” (The Hard-Working Doll Seamstress), with patterns and instruction by Julie Lutz, revised by Bertha Heyde. Excellent condition, especially well-preserved with wonderful costumes. Germany, 1907. $1600/2100

15. German Iron and Tinplate Toy Sewing Machine 7” (18 cm.) Having cast iron base and tin panel, each with original ebony finish and decorated with extravagant red and gold wildflowers in garland fashion, the machine was designed to teach young child to sew. Marked “Made in Germany”. Excellent condition. Circa 1890. $150/250

16. Two Swiss Carved Wooden Doll Heads by Huggler 5 ½” (14 cm.) Each is carved wooden shoulderhead with welldefined carved bobbed hair with bangs, painted facial features including eyes and closed mouth. Included is blue-eyed girl with light brown hair, and brown-eyed girl with dark brown hair. $400/500

17. Swiss Wooden Carved Girl by Huggler in Original Costume 10” (25 cm.) All wooden with socket head, carved hair in center-part style and drawn around sides of face and behind sculpted ears forming into a chignon at nape of neck, painted brown eyes, brows, closed mouth, jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 501/6 (penciled on

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back torso). Comments: Huggler of Brienz, Switzerland, circa 1920, the celebrated wood carving firm. Value Points: demure expression enhanced by simple yet well-carved coiffure. $300/400

18. Pair, Swiss Carved Wooden Sisters by Huggler in Original Costumes 8 ½” (22 cm.) and 10”. Each is all wooden with socket head, carved hair in center-part style with thick braided coronet encircling the head, painted eyes, brows, closed mouth, jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 50 ½ 6 (larger) 50 ½ 2 (smaller). Comments: Huggler of Brienz, Switzerland, circa 1920. The Huggler family wood carving origins date to the early 1800s, beginning with Kaspar Huggler, who was succeeded by Johann, known as the king of wood carving in Brienz, and later Hans Huggler who perfected wood carving artistry at the Academy of Art in Munich. Value Points: an unusual pair with matching hair styles and variations in hair and eye color, each wearing original factory costume. $600/800

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20. Collection Grodnertal Wooden Dolls and Doll Heads 8” (20 cm.) -11” dolls. 2”-4” heads. Each is wooden with well-defined carving of hair and facial features, with painted complexion, hair, and facial features; two are one-piece head and torso with painted red corset and kid-over-wooden hips and upper arms; one has one-piece head and wooden block torso, peg-jointing at shoulders, arms, hips and knees; and eight are shoulderheads designed for use with kid or cloth body. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Grodnertal, late 1800s. Value Points: rare red corset dolls, an interesting study in variations of style and color of carved hair dolls of that era. $600/800

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19. Early Continental Hand-Painted Bentwood Bride’s Box 19” (48 cm.) x 13” x 8”. The oval bentwood box is handcrafted with nicely fitted original lid, and is hand-painted in original ink-blue with colorful garlands encircling the sides and a lavish bouquet of eight different wildflowers in rich colors, tied with a ribbon bow at the stems on the lid. Excellent condition. Continental, mid1800s. $400/600

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21. Small German AllWooden Doll with Carved Blue Hat and Articulated Limbs 6” (15 cm.) All-carved wood with socket head having defined facial features and carved blue brimmed cap, painted blue eyes, brows, closed mouth, jointing at shoulders, hips and knees. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, late 1800s. Value Points: rare little figure with original painted costume 21. to match cap, and having original tacked-on kidskin apron. $400/500

22. German Cloth Character Doll by Kathe Kruse, Series I 17” (43 cm.) All-cloth doll with three back head seams, firmlypressed and oil-painted brown hair with swirled curls onto forehead, painted facial features, lightly blushed ears, small blue/brown painted eyes, black and brown upper eyeliner, lightly-tinted brows, nostril dots, small closed mouth, stitch-jointed arms and separatelystitched thumbs, disc-jointed legs, vintage green knit snow suit with matching scarf and cap, socks and shoes. Condition: generally excellent, some body spotting. Marks: Kathe Kruse (and illegible numbers on feet). Comments: Kathe Kruse, series I, 1920s era. Value Points: especially fine pressed definition of features around the beautifully-shaded eyes. $1200/1700

The German artist, Anna Fehrle (1892-1981)

eye whites, V-shaped black upper eyeliner and tiny brows, broad rounded nose, closed mouth with piquant smile, defined chin tip, blonde fleece hair with long curled braids, firmly-stuffed muslin torso and legs, wooden arms, discjointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Fehrle (original wrist tag). Comments: Anna Fehrle, circa 1920s. Value Points: unusual variations in facial shape, eye painting, wooden arms, and wearing original felt and linen costume with rick-rack appliqued and felt flower coronet. $300/400

She developed her talents within an artistic family; her brother, Jakob Wilhelm Fehrle, was also a noted sculptor in more classic forms. Anna’s artistry focused on wood sculpting, and included not only her remarkably characterized and costumed dolls, but also nativity scenes and angels. The dolls included both carved hair and

25. Petite German Wooden Carved Doll with Beaded Braids by Anna Fehrle

wigged examples, with gleaming natural wood finishes except for handpainted eyes, mouth

10” (25 cm.) Carved wooden

and blushed cheeks, The Anna Fehrle dolls were made for only about 20 years, beginning in the early 1920s, shown at the

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Exhibition in 1926, and were centerpieces of doll still life paintings by German artist, Reinhold Nagele. Some bear a tiny metal wrist tag stamped Fehrle. Her dolls are exhibited at the Schwabisch Gmund Museum in Germany. Additional dolls by Anna Fehrle are lots 89, 91, 92, and 159.

14” (36 cm.) Carved wooden domed head with oval pear-shaped face, socket neck, painted blue side-glancing eyes with black upper eyeliner and tiny brows, tiny pointed nose, closed mouth with full lips, defined chin tip, blonde fleece hair with long braids in wrapped coronet at nape, firmly-stuffed muslin body, disc-jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Anna Fehrle, circa 1920s. Value Points: fine original finish, the doll is wearing original felt traditional costume with beading and embroidery, including very elaborate beaded coiffe. $400/600

24. Petite German Wooden Carved Doll with Flowered Coronet by Anna Fehrle 10” (25 cm.) Carved wooden domed head with very plump cheeks, socket neck, painted side-glancing eyes having unusual painting of 25.

domed head with pear-shaped oval face, socket neck, tiny painted side-glancing brown eyes with enhancing white eye dots, black upper eyeliner and tiny brows, broad rounded nose, closed mouth with piquant smile, defined chin tip, blonde fleece hair with braided coronet at back crown having interwoven beading, firmly-stuffed muslin body, disc-jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Fehrle (original wrist tag). Comments: Anna Fehrle, circa 1920s. Value Points: most artistic painting of facial features, beautiful coiffure, original traditional costume with rick-rack and braid appliques. $300/400

26. Petite German Wooden Carved Doll with Black Cap by Anna Fehrle 10” (25 cm.) Carved wooden domed head with plump cheeked face, socket neck, tiny painted side-glancing brown eyes with enhancing white eye dots, V-shaped black upper eyeliner and tiny brows, broad rounded 26. nose, closed mouth with piquant smile, defined chin tip, light brown fleeced hair with long side braids tied with blue felt ribbons, firmly-stuffed muslin body, disc-jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Fehrle (original wrist tag). Comments: Anna Fehrle, circa 1920s. Value Points: especially pleasing expression and painting, original traditional felt and cotton costume. $300/400

27. Petite German Wooden Carved Doll with Black Cap by Anna Fehrle 10” (25 cm.) Carved wooden domed head with plump cheeked face, socket neck, painted brown outlined eyes with enhancing white eye dots, black upper eyeliner and tiny brows, broad rounded nose,

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closed mouth with piquant smile, well-defined chin tip, blonde fleeced hair with long side braids tied with burgundy felt ribbons, firmly-stuffed muslin body, disc-jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Fehrle (original wrist tag). Comments: Anna Fehrle, circa 1920s. Value Points: fine artistic painting of eyes and mouth, wearing original traditional wooden costume with beaded black felt cap. $300/400

28. Companion German Carved Wooden Doll by Anna Fehrle in Matching Costume 14” (36 cm.) Carved wooden domed head with pearl-shaped plump cheeked face, socket neck, painted blue outlined eyes with enhancing white eye dots, black upper eyeliner and tiny brows, pointy-tip nose, closed mouth with piquant smile, blonde fleeced hair with long side braids tied with burgundy felt ribbons, firmly-stuffed muslin body, disc-jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Fehrle (original wrist tag). Comments: Anna Fehrle, circa 1920s. Value Points: sister doll to #27, with more detail of applique on apron and beading on bodice. $500/700

29. German Sewing Ensemble with Doll, Fabrics and Patterns in Original Box 13” (33 cm.) x 10” box. 6 ½” doll. The floral-patterned box hinges open to reveal original wrapped uncut patterns on the inside lid for 14-16 cm doll, and a bisque head doll with brown glass eyes, open mouth, four teeth, brunette mohair wig, paper mache body with painted shoes and socks, along original wrapped fabric (one with amusing scenes of children), and various trims and supplies. Contents are excellent and unplayed with, box is worn. Germany, circa 1910. $600/900

30. Set of Kathe Kruse Folio-Wrapped Note Paper 6” (15 cm.) x 6” folded. The heavy cardboard folio opens to three-part fold, with colorful cover of balloons, “Dolly Post” label, and color image of five Kathe Kruse dolls. Inside are contained seven note papers with three different color images of Kruse dolls at play. Marked “Made In Denmark No. 312” on back cover. Excellent condition, fold on one corner of cover. Circa 1930. $200/250

31. German Cloth Character by Kathe Kruse, Series VII 14” (36 cm.) All-cloth doll with firmly-pressed and oil-painted facial features and brown hair with delicately swirled curls onto forehead, small brown shaded eyes, white eye dots, strong black and brown upper eyeliner, nostril dots, closed mouth, blushed ears and cheeks, stitch-jointing at shoulders, disc-jointed hips, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, some light body spotting. Marks: Kathe Kruse 23077 (feet). Comments: Kathe Kruse, the smaller version of the Series I doll was introduced in 1927. Value Points: very dear child, with especially fine painting of hair and eyes. $1100/1300

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32. German Cloth Character Doll by Kathe Kruse, Series I 17” (43 cm.) Allcloth doll with three back head seams, firmly-pressed and oil-painted brown hair with swirled curls onto forehead, painted facial features, lightly blushed ears, brown painted eyes with spiral threading, black and brown upper eyeliner, lightlytinted brows, nostril dots, small closed mouth, stitch-jointed arms and separatelystitched thumbs, disc-jointed legs, well costumed. Condition: generally excellent, some body spotting, possible touch-up on hair. Marks: Kathe Kruse 3439 (feet). Comments: Kathe Kruse, series I, circa 1920. $1100/1300

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of the name The Emma Doll. Value Points: quite charming presentation with artistic painting in the folk art style. $400/500

34. Three American WorstedKnit Dolls 7” (18 cm.) -11” Each doll is of padded knit 35. stockinette, with sewn-on costumes, painted or embroidered facial features, tiny black bead eyes, yarn hair, including woman with removable knit costume trimmed with silver stars, and with knit cap and two black stockinette dolls with vibrant wool or knit costumes. Condition: woman is excellent, others are quite worn. Comments: American, circa 1890. Value Points: wonderfully imaginative dolls and costumes. $300/400

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33. Paper Mache Mystery Doll “The Emma Doll” 18” (46 cm.) Paper mache socket head with painted hair and facial features, shaded brown hair with swirling curls onto the forehead, painted blue eyes with uniquely-styled white accents, black and grey upper eyeliner, fringed brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, French paper mache body jointed at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent, some paint wear on body. Marks: The Emma Doll (hand-lettered at nape). Comments: mystery mark, the doll appears to be an artistic refashioning of an earlier doll, but actual maker and time of re-work is a mystery, as is the meaning

6” (15 cm.) Muslin doll with flat-dimensional face, padded wire armature posable body, painted complexion and facial features, dark eyes, single stroke brows, nostril dots, tiny closed mouth, auburn thread hair wig arranged with braided chignon at back of head. Condition: near mint. Comments: “Benigna”, created by sewing circle of the Moravian society of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania in honor of the 18th century girl, Benigna, said to be the founder of the first boarding school for girls in America. Value Points: in pristine condition, the little doll wears her original costume, apron, miniature cloth bag with original folded paper telling her story, and indicating that the color blue of her hair ornament indicates that she is a “married sister”. $400/600

36. Early Stockinette Cloth Doll with Enchanting Smile 12” (30 cm.) The softly-stuffed stockinette doll with mask pressed face has painted curly tendrils around the forehead,

face having slight nose and chin shaping, embroidered brown eyes with upper lashes, brows, nostril dots, and distinctively-shaped mouth, each with fine fleece-yarn brown hair, he with stitched-on ears, and each with muslin body and similarly sewn-on shoes with lacing, she with long loosely-jointed limbs, and he with stitch-jointing at shoulders and hips, knobby-shaped legs. Condition: generally excellent, he has some spotting on left arm. Comments: Germany, maker unknown, early 1900s. Value Points: the dolls are wearing original costumes, he in woolen liederhausen with embroidered details, and she in cotton country-style dress and matching cap. $400/500

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large shoe-button eyes with painted lashes and brows, tiny shaped nose with painted nostril dots and stitch-defined lips, one-piece plump body with painted finger nails, stitched-on cotton plaid slippers, and wearing original bottom and tunic. Condition: generally excellent, limbs have some dustiness. Comments: circa 1900. Value Points: charming doll with sweet inviting shy smile. $400/500

37. Pair, German Cloth Handmade Dolls with Original Costumes 14” (36 cm.) Each is of muslin with firmly-stuffed center-seam 37.

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originally as theatrical dolls. Value Points: the dolls are notable for their portraiture, and superb workmanship of original costumes. $3500/4500

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11” (28 cm.) -18”. Each is wooden with well-defined carving of hair and facial features, with painted complexion, hair, and facial features, one-piece head and torso, peg-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, the two larger with painted shoes. Condition: dressed doll is missing arm, otherwise excellent. Comments: Grodnertal, late 1800s. Value Points: dolls retain original finish, with variations of facial painting, the dressed doll has unusual carved ringlet curls. $700/900

38. Early Carved Wooden Dolls in Original Silk Court Costumes

40. French Wooden Doll “Tout en Bois” in Original Labeled Box by Legrand

17” (43 cm.) Each has carved wooden socket head, inset enamel eyes, closed mouth, strongly defined features, mohair wig in original arranged periwig or up-swept curls, wooden torso, legs, and lower arms with dowel jointing at hips and knees. Condition: early repainting of faces, structurally excellent. Comments: late 1700s, the dolls were presented

11” (28 cm.) Wooden socket head, blue glass eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, outlined lips, four tiny teeth, brunette mohair wig, all-wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, one paint chip on arm. Marks: Je Suis Tout en Bois (silk streamer on dress) 2081 5/21 Bébé bois (lettered on label along with printed logo MP within wreath).

Comments: Alexander Legrand, circa 1900, whose wooden dolls were made in the Jura mountains of France/ Switzerland; they were advertised in Paris Etrennes catalogs such as Aux Classes Laborieuse as “bébé tous bois” (all wooden dolls). Value Points: impeccablypreserved in original labeled box, with original chemise, socks, shoes, and silk streamer label. $800/1000

41. French Wooden Doll with Unusual Painted Hair 22” (56 cm.) Solid domed wooden socket head, painted blonde hair with brushstroked details, large blue glass inset eyes, painted 40. Label lashes, brushstroked brows, closed mouth, plump composition and wooden fullyjointed body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent, small rub on cheek. Comments: French, circa 1890. Value Points: fine carving of facial details, original finish, beautiful eyes on the rarely found doll. $700/900 40.

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42. Set of German Wooden Dollhouse Furniture and Carved Wooden Doll 8” (20 cm.) l., 6”h table. 11” doll. The wooden furniture with especially fine detail of carving has original black painted finish and is decorated with hand-painted stylized flowers and designs. Included is a trestle table with unusual bench and two chairs, shelving cabinet, and bed with exterior painting on both head and foot boards. Along with carved wooden head doll with defined carving of forelock curl, tinted brown short hair, brown painted eyes, white eye dots, closed mouth with hint of smile, cloth body jointed at shoulders and hips, original country style costume. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1930s. $700/900

43. German Set of Kathe Kruse Paper Dolls in Original Window Box 13” (33 cm.) x 7” box. 11” paper dolls. Presented within original cardboard box with cut-out shutter-edged front window allowing the dolls to be seen inside the box are 43. two Kathe Kruse paper dolls with easel backs along with a bounty of original costumes and accessories. The box is labeled J. Sch. M No 9052 Meine Kathe Kruse (Madchen). Excellent condition, Germany, 1920s. $300/400

44. German Cloth Character “Schlenkerchen” by Kathe Kruse 13” (33 cm.) All-cloth stockinette doll with single-seamed head, deeplypressed facial features depicting a laughing child, oil-painted complexion, brown hair and features, small brown eyes in deeply-set sockets, nostril dots, closed mouth with defined space between the lips, well-defined blushed ears, stitch-jointed shoulders, loosely jointed hips, mitten hands, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, some touch-ups on hair. Comments: Kathe Kruse, the “Schlenkerchen” model, circa 1925. Value Points: the rarity of the early model is rivaled only by the delightful expression achieved by very defined modeling. $1200/1600

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45. German Cloth Character Doll by Kathe Kruse, Series I 17” (43 cm.) All-cloth doll with three back head seams, firmly-pressed and oilpainted brown hair with shaded tendrils and curls onto forehead, painted facial features, lightly blushed ears, brown painted eyes with spiral threading, white eye dots, black and brown upper eyeliner, lightly-tinted brows, nostrils dots, small closed mouth, stitch-jointed arms and separately-stitched thumbs, disc-jointed legs, antique costume including cotton set, plain tunic, woven hat and shoes. Condition: generally excellent, some body spotting. Marks: Kathe Kruse 6880 (feet). Comments: Kathe Kruse, series, I, the model “Fritz” from the Kruse catalog, 1920 era. Value Points: especially endearing expression and body pose, the costume is likely original. The doll was featured in the Jonathan Green YouTube “Kruse Collecting” video. $1200/1700

The Dolls and Puppets of Else Hecht Among the leaders of the German art reform movement in the early 1900s was Else Hecht who was an active participant in the doll art exhibitions in Munich and Berlin during this era, for example appearing with Marion Kaulitz in the 1914 Puppenspiel. Founded in 1913, during the heyday of the movement, her vibrant pressed felt characters until the mid-1920s; her studio in Munich was the early home of other noted doll

46. German Felt hand Puppet by Else Hecht 11” (28 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, outlined amber glass eyes, rose blushed eye shadow and cheek blush, black brows, nostril dots, closed smiling mouth, blonde mohair forehead curl peeking from beneath red felt cap, attached to red felt hollow body with felt hollow hands designed for use as hand puppet. Condition: generally excellent, few tiny moth holes at back. Comments: Else Hecht, circa 1925. Value Points: rare eyes, wonderful vibrant costume color with applique yellow felt hearts, silk streamers with bell tips. $300/400

47. German Felt Character Woman by Else Hecht in Wonderful Costume 16” (41 cm.) Pressed felt socket head, painted facial features, outlined blue eyes with centering black shoe-button pupils, rose blushed eye shadow, single stroke brows, nostril accents, closed mouth with slight smile

artists such as Dora Petzold and Brunhilde Einenkel. A 1924 article noted “these are not dolls for spoiled little ladies, these are dolls who want the company of happy people...can laugh like a child and who has the phantasy of a child”. The vibrant imaginative figures included not only dolls, but

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and row of painted teeth, blonde thread wig with braided coronet under tie on scarf, felt-covered padded armature body with over-sized feet. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Else Hecht, circa 1920. Value Points:

for child play. See additional dolls by Else Hecht are 99-102, and 138-142.

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49. German Felt Novelty Handbag Puppet by Else Hecht 12” (30 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, outlined blue eyes with centering black shoe-button pupils, painted all-around lashes, blushed eye shadow and cheeks, black brows, closed mouth with smiling expression, blonde tuft of forehead curls under attached teal blue and golden felt hollow costume with hollow felt hands, ruffled pleated collar. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Hechtpuppe Else Hecht (original paper hang tag). Comments: Else Hecht, circa 1925, the novelty was designed for puppet play, with constructed slit at back for insertion of hand. Value Points: near mint state of preservation with wonderful detail of costume and fresh vibrant colors, original tag. $300/400

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wonderful expression and painting, wearing perfectly-preserved original costume including felt flowers at bodice, lace collar, rickrack trimmed blouse and skirt, apron, black felt shoes, applied ring and earrings, and carrying woven basket of little felt ducks. $400/500

23” (58 cm.) Felt swivel head with firmly-pressed and painted facial features, blue eyes with centering black shoe-button irises, painted eye shadow, single stroke brows, upturned nose, closed mouth with smiling expression and painted teeth, stitched-on ears, tufts of hair at forehead under stitched-on red felt jester cap with blue pom-poms, muslin body with elongated salon-style floppy legs, stitched jointing at shoulders, large narrow feet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Hechtpuppe Else Hecht (paper label, original hang tag). Comments: Else Hecht, circa 1920. Value Points: wonderful and well-preserved character with vibrant colors of original red, blue and yellow felt jester 50. costume with blue pom-poms, upturned toes on slippers, ruffled pleated collar. 49. $400/500

48. German Felt Character Gnome with Original Costume and Paper Tag by Else Hecht 12” (30 cm.) Felt swivel head, firmly-pressed and painted facial features, richly-outlined eyes with black shoe-button pupils, dark eye shadow, thick brows, pronounced nose with ruddy tip, closed mouth in wide smile with row of painted teeth, white mohair hair and beard, round plump firmly-stuffed torso, short legs, large feet, and posable arms. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Hechtpuppe Else Hecht (and logo, on paper hang tag). Comments: Else Hecht, circa 1920. Value Points: original costume comprising patched sleeve jacket, felt shirt and brown pants, brown flannel shoes, green Bavarian hat, and carrying knapsack and wooden walking stick. $300/400

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51. German Wooden Miniature Furniture with Painted Decorations 7” (18 cm.) h. armoire. The wooden furniture is original dark green painted finish with colorful floral decorations and borders, including four poster canopy bed, double door armoire with painted decorations on side of doors as well as outside, two drawer chest, trestle table, cradle, two side chairs, bench, hinged top blanket chest, and fireplace with warming bench. The armoire is stamped “Made in Germany US Zone”. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1948. $800/1100

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52. German Sewing Ensemble “Die Kleine Puppenschneiderin” in Original Box

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8 ½” (21 cm.) x 9”. Presented within its original box with colorful image on kid depicting two girls dressing dolls and laundering doll costumes, labeled ‘Die Kleine Puppenschneiderin”, is a bisque doll with brown glass eyes, painted lashes and brows, open mouth, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, along with an instructional book for sewing costumes, and a folio containing various costumes. Condition: doll is excellent, box has some rubs. Marks: Halbig K*R 21 (doll). Comments: Germany, costumes designed by Agnes Lucas, and offered by the publisher Ravensburg Otto Maier, 1905. Value Points: well-preserved sewing ensemble with original doll and wonderful images. $700/900

53. German Cloth Character Doll by Kathe Kruse with Smaller Eyes, Series I 17” (43 cm.) All-cloth doll with three back head seams, firmly-pressed and oil-painted brown hair and facial features, small brown painted eyes, black and brown upper eyeliner, lightly-tinted brows, rounded small nose, nostril dots, small closed mouth, pronounced double chin, stitchjointed arms and separately-stitched thumbs, disc-jointed legs, antique woolen tunic with embroidered flowers, leggings, wool slippers, woven cap. Condition: very good, some light touch-up on hair and nose, body stained, fingers and toes worn. Marks: Kathe Kruse (and illegible numbers). Comments: Kathe Kruse, early production of Series I doll with characteristic small eyes. Value Points: rare to find model with endearing wistful expression. $1100/1300

54. German Cloth Character by Kathe Kruse, Series I 17” (43 cm.) All-cloth doll with three back head seams, firmly-pressed and oil-painted hair and facial features, light brown hair with forehead curl, blushed ears, small brown painted eyes, black and brown upper eyeliner, lightly-tinted brows, rounded small nose, nostril dots, small closed mouth, stitch-jointed arms and separately-

stitched thumbs, disc-jointed legs. Condition: very good, body stained, hands worn. Marks: Kathe Kruse (and illegible numbers, on feet). Comments: Kathe Kruse, circa 1915. Value Points: early model with well-impressed modeling around the smaller eyes, costume elements are original albeit incomplete. $1100/1400

Brunhilde Einenkel The early years of the art reform movement in Munich served as inspiration for the doll artist, Brunhilde Einenkel (1893-1984) whose purpose was quoted “to bring joy to children with simplest means”. Inspired by her cousin, the sculptress Clara Rilke-Westhoff, she became immersed in the avant-garde art reform movements of the era, and in 1922 founded her own doll studio whose dolls were enhanced by

55. German Cloth Jester in Red Twill and Flannel Costume by Brunhilde Einenkel 10 ½” (27 cm.) Firmly pressed twill cotton head with center seam, shaped detail of nose and chin, tiniest blue glass bead eyes, painted brows, nostril dots, and curvy brows, muslin body with mitten hands, separate thumb, stitch-jointing at hips, floppy legs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Brunhilde Einenkel, circa 1930. Value Points: well-preserved condition, wearing red twill and flannel jester costume with fitted cap. $300/400

her other artistic talent of photography. The dolls are distinctive for their simple yet sturdy construction, and naive yet imaginative

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14” (36 cm.) Firmly-pressed muslin twill head with center seam, shaped chin and nose, tiniest blue glass bead eyes, painted brows, mouth with upturned corners, blushed cheeks, nostril dots, exaggerated wild brown yarn hair, muslin body with stitch-jointing at hips, floppy legs. Condition: excellent. Marks: Brunhilde Einenkel (original paper label with pencil-lettered name “Struwwelpeter”). Comments: Einenkel, circa 1930, the figure was inspired by the beloved 1845 German children’s book written by Heinrich Hoffmann. Value Points: all original, the impeccably-preserved doll is wearing original plaid costume and red felt shoes. The anniversary booklet of the firm, along with other various articles is included. $600/800

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57. Pair, German Cloth Art Character Dolls by Brunhilde Einenkel 14” (36 cm.) Each has firmly-pressed muslin twill head with center seam, shaped chin and nose, tiniest blue glass bead eyes, painted brows, his mouth with upturned corners, she has primly set lips, blushed cheeks, nostril dots, brown thread hair, muslin body with stitch-jointing at hips, floppy legs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Brunhilde Einenkel (original wrist paper labels, also hand lettered “vogtlanderin”). Comments: Einenkel, circa 1930, the dolls are wearing matching boy and girl costumes of eastern Germany region including cap and coiffe. Value Points: fine original state of preservation of the pair with excellent facial detail. $700/900

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15” (38 cm.) Firmly-pressed muslin twill head with center seam, shaped chin and nose, tiniest blue glass bead eyes, painted brows, very full lips, blushed cheeks, nostril dots, red yarn hair in bobbed style, muslin body with stitch-

jointing at hips, floppy legs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Brunhilde Einenkel, circa 1930. Value Points: wonderfully-preserved art doll, wearing studio original sailor costume and cap. $400/500

59. German Sewing Ensemble “Fur Fleissige Kinderhande” in Original Box 12” (30 cm.) x 9”. 11” doll. Presented with original box labeled “Fur Fleissige Kinderhande” and with colorful image of girls playing with dolls is a booklet with instructions on sewing doll costumes, complete set of 12 doll costume patterns in original envelopes with illustration on the lid, some sewing fragments, and bisque head doll with blue glass eyes, painted lashes and brows, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, composition and wooden balljointed body. Condition: doll is excellent, patterns are complete and unusual, box has some rubs. Marks: 189-3 (doll) Anleitung und Muster zur Bekleidung einer Puppe/Verlag von Rob Lutz (box) von Julie Lutz (booklet). Comments: Germany, circa 1910. Value Points: rare example of sewing ensembles, with complete set of patterns in original envelopes. $1100/1300

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60. Trio of German Cloth Dolls with Black Bead Eyes and Original Costumes 12” (30 cm.) Each has firm head with twill cloth stretched cover, painted complexion and facial features, black single stroke brows, nostril dots, closed mouth, and with tiny black bead applied eyes, fine yarn wig in bobbed cut or braids, stockinette padded body, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1925, maker unknown. Value Points: very expressive faces on the distinctively-constructed dolls, each wearing well-preserved original country-style costume. $400/600 60.

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61. A Trio of Amusing German Wooden Dolls by Florig and Otto 5” (13 cm.) -6”. Each is all wooden with ball-shaped socket head, painted facial features with wide smiling expression and rosy cheeks, painted hair, attached red nose, two with carved wooden hats, articulated body with swivel waist, jointing at shoulders and hips, wooden clog shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, attributed to Florig & Otto, circa 1930s. Value Points: wonderful expressions on the cheerful trio with original costumes, sculpted caps. $150/300

62. German Cloth Character by Kathe Kruse, Early Series I 17” (43 cm.) Firmly-pressed and oil painted hair, complexion and facial features, three seams at back neck, dark brown painted hair with little swirls in front of each blushed ear, very small painted brown eyes, white eye dots, black and brown upper eyeliner, tinted brows, tiny accented nose, closed mouth, stitch-jointing at shoulders, discjointed hips, separately-stitched thumbs, Condition: very good, body has some spotting, some wear on finger tips and toes. Marks: (illegible on left foot). Comments: Kathe Kruse, circa 1913, early model with characteristic tiny eyes and head tightly sewn on. Value Points: the early model has especially artistic painting of eyes, overall charm, and is wearing early dress with an old handwritten note attached “Kruse’s original dress when she was given to me”. $1200/1600 62.

63. German Cloth Character Doll with Wig by Kathe Kruse, Series IH 17” (43 cm.) Firmly-pressed and oil-painted complexion and facial features, three seam head, shaded blue/green eyes with spiral threading, black and brown upper eyeliner, white eye dots, nostril accents, very full cheeks and chin, small closed downcast mouth, blonde mohair wig, cloth body, stitch-jointing at shoulders, disc-jointed hips, separately-stitched thumbs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Kathe Kruse 78939? (feet). Comments: Kathe Kruse, Series IH, circa 1920. Value Points: especially fine complexion and painting, clean body, original wig, costume appears original. $1200/1600

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64. Trio of German All-Wooden Miniature Dolls in Original Costumes 5” (13 cm.) Each is all-wood with one-piece head and simple blockshaped torso, naive painting of facial features on naturally-finished wood complexion, “O” shaped blue eyes, nostril dots, closed mouth, blushed cheeks, brunette thread hair (hers in braided coronet), jointing at shoulders and hips, painted brown shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1920s. Value Points: the charming trio are wearing their tradition folklore style costumes. $200/300

65. German Cloth Character, Series VII, by Kathe Kruse 14” (36 cm.) All-cloth doll with firmly-pressed and oil-painted facial features and brown hair with delicately swirled curls onto forehead, small blue shaded eyes, white eye dots, black and brown upper eyeliner, nostril dots, tiny closed mouth, blushed ears and cheeks, pronounced double chin, stitch-jointing at shoulders, disc-jointed hips, antique

costume. Condition: generally excellent, some light body spotting. Marks: Kathe Kruse 13239 (feet). Comments: Kathe Kruse, the smaller version of the Series I doll was introduced in 1927. Value Points: deeply-modeled features are enhanced by especially fine artistic painting. $1100/1300

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66. German Cloth Character by Kathe Kruse, Series I 17” (43 cm.) Firmlypressed and oil painted facial features, complexion and hair, brown hair with forelock curls, rich complexion with rosy cheeks, dark outlined eyes with spiral threading, tinted brows, black and brown upper eyeliner, nostril accents, small closed mouth with downcast expression, three seams at back of head, stitch-jointing at shoulders, disc-jointing at wide hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Kathe Kruse (and illegible numbers on feet). Comments: Kathe Kruse, Series I, circa 1925. Value Points: especially fine detail of pressed features such as forelock curls and crinkles around eyes and mouth, antique dress and bonnet may be original. $1200/1700

69. Pair, Cloth Raggedy Ann and Andy with Distinctive Expressions 18” (46 cm.) Each is all cloth with flat-dimensional face, stitchedon red yarn hair, printed facial features including pepper-shaped mouth, red cheek blush spots, three lashes, angled brows, and large applied black shoe-button eyes, stitch-jointing at shoulders, hips and knees, stitched-on red and white stockings and black shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: maker unknown, circa 1940. Value Points: charming and distinctive facial expressions, wearing original matching costumes. $400/500

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70. Four Early Raggedy Ann Books 9” (23 cm.) x 6”. Including Raggedy Ann in the Snow White Castle (published 1946 by Johnny Gruelle Company); Raggedy Andy Stories (published by Volland 1920, 27th edition); Quacky Doodles and Danny Daddles Book by Rose Strong Hubbell, Illustrations by Johnny Gruelle (published by Volland, 1916); and Raggedy Ann’s Wishing Pebble (with worn box, published by Volland 1925, 30th edition). Good condition overall. $200/300

67. American Oil Cloth Painted Folk Doll 16” (41 cm.) All-cloth doll with one-piece head and torso, rounded flatdimensional face, black painted short hair, rounded outlined blue eyes with pronounced black pupils, single stroke brows, nostril dots, closed mouth, thick throat, oil-painted body and limbs, stitch-jointed arms, painted ankle boots, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: American, circa 1910, maker unknown. Value Points: charming wide-eyed child with simple shaping. $300/400

68. Smaller Companion American Oil Cloth Painted Doll 14” (36 cm.) All-cloth doll with one-piece head and torso, rounded flatdimensional face, black painted short hair, rounded outlined blue eyes with pronounced black pupils, single stroke brows, nostril dots, closed mouth, thick throat, oil-painted body and limbs, stitch-jointed arms, painted ankle boots, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, paint rubs along the head seam line. Comments: American, circa 1910, maker unknown. Value Points: bright eager expression is well achieved on the unusually-shaped doll. $300/400 69.

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71. Early Store Poster for Volland Raggedy Ann Dolls 22” (56 cm.) x 14”. The heavy board poster depicting 11 different photographs of early Volland Raggedy Ann and Andy at play with Little Brown Bear was issued by P.F. Volland Company. Undated, but early 1920s. Good condition, albeit some darkening, spotting, small tear at edges. $200/300

72. American Raggedy Ann by Volland with Hand-Painted Features 16” (41 cm.) All-cloth doll, stitch-jointing at shoulders and hips, cardboard heart, brown worsted yarn hair, black shoe-button eyes on painted eye white, painted facial features with six lashes, lightly-outlined slanted nose, broad grin on thin line mouth, red and white narrow-striped stockings, black stitched-on shoes, original patterned dress, pinafore,and pantalets. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Patented Sept 7, 1915. Comments: Raggedy Ann by Volland, circa 1920, unusual to find hand-painted features. Value Points: rare early model of the beloved storybook doll in especially nice condition. $900/1100

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73. German Cloth Character by Kathe Kruse, Series X 14” (36 cm.) Cloth socket head with single seam at back of head, firmly-pressed and oil-painted hair and facial features, brown hair with swirling curls onto forehead, painted blue shaded eyes, black and brown upper eyeliner, nostril dots, closed mouth, slender cloth body, stitchjointing at shoulders, disc-jointed hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (illegible on feet). Comments: Kathe Kruse, Series X, circa 1935. Value Points: most endearing small version of the early series I with more slender face and body, fine painting, costume is likely original. $1100/1300

74. Four English Carved Wooden Character Dolls by Talfourd Toys 3” (8 cm.) -5”. Each is hand-cut flat-dimensional wooden figure with steelpin articulation of head, arms and legs, and having hand-painted features and costumes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: English, Talfourd Toys, founded by two sisters, mid-1920s depicting characters from Alice in Wonderland based upon the John Tenniel illustrations in the book, 75.

included here are two Alice dolls, the Queen and the Mad Hatter. Value Points: rare and wonderfully rendered wooden articulated dolls. $400/500

75. Carved Wooden Doll from Dolomite Region with Coiled Side Braids 10” (25 cm.) One-piece chip-carved wooden head and torso, carved hair with deeply-defined combmarks and side-coiled braids, lightly-tinted complexion on natural wood, painted blue eyes with black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, wooden limbs with simple-peg-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, painted shoes, original costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: from the Dolomite region of Italian Alps, early 1900s. Value Points: charming folk art natural of the simply-carved doll. $300/400

76. German Wooden Miniature Doll in Folklore Costume, with Painted Armoire 8” (20 cm.) doll, 12” armoire. One-piece carved wooden head, torso and legs of slender-bodied woman, cloth upper arms, wooden lower arms, carved hair in smooth chignon, carved facial features with natural wood 76. finish, lightly-tinted eyes and mouth. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1920. Value Points: the well-carved doll is wearing original traditional costume, and stands alongside a wooden armoire by Dora Kuhn, circa 1930, with painted decorations and with shelves of original linens. $600/800

77. German Character Doll by Kathe Kruse, Series X 14” (36 cm.) Composite socket head with solid dome, brown painted hair with forelock swirling curls, brown painted eyes, white eye dots, black and brown upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, closed mouth, cloth slim body, stitch-jointing at shoulders, disc-jointed legs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Kathe Kruse 329 (feet) (original paper tag). Comments: Kathe Kruse, circa 1945. Value Points: fine original state of preservation, fine quality of painting, original costume and tag. $900/1200

made in Germany 12 129 (head) Excelsior (body). Comments: Kestner, circa 1890. Value Points: beautiful doll with finest bisque, original wig, pate, body, body finish, and lovely antique costume that is like original. $500/700

80. German Bisque Character, Model 156, by Adolf Hulss 11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, brushstroked feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, two upper porcelain teeth, composition ball-jointed body with side-hip jointing, brunette mohair wig with waist-length braids, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: AHW (in circle) Simon & Halbig made in Germany 78.

78. German Sewing Ensemble “Puppenmutterchens Nahschule” in Original Box 12” (30 cm.) x 9”. 12” doll. Presented within an original box with elaboratelylettered lid “Puppenmutterchen’s Nahschule” (Doll Mother’s School) is a bisque head doll with blue glass eyes, painted lashes and brows, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume, along with two fitted boxes with various sewing tools and notions, along with an instructional book with illustrations of various costumes, and eight folios with color illustration of the costume patterns within. Condition: generally excellent, one side of box lid missing. Marks: SH 1079 3 Dep Germany (doll). Comments: the ensemble was assembled and presented by the book publisher, Tavensburg Otto Maier, circa 1905. Value Points: wonderfullypreserved luxury ensemble with intact patterns. $900/1100

79. German Bisque Child Doll, Model 128, by Kestner 19” (48 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden balljointed body. Condition: generally excellent, one finger tip missing. Marks: H 79.

156 0. Comments: Adolf Hulss, commissioned from the porcelain firm of Simon and Halbig, circa 1915. Value Points: fine matte bisque, original body and body finish, original mohair wig. $300/400

81. German Sewing Ensemble “Die Kleine Puppenschneiderin” in Original Box 8 ½” (22 cm.) x 9”. Presented within its original box with colorful image on lid depicting two girls dressing dolls and laundering costumes, labeled “Die Kleine Puppenschneiderin”, is a bisque doll with brown glass eyes, painted lashes and brows, open mouth, brunette mohair wig, composition body jointed at shoulders and hips, along with an instructional book for sewing costumes, and a folio containing various costume patterns, with two original dresses. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Made in Germany 12/0(doll) Puppenschneiderin Liliput-?uegabe O,M, 87 (paper label on edge of box). Comments: Germany, costumes designed by Agnes Lucas, and offered by the publisher Ravensburg Otto Maier, 1905. Value Points: wellpreserved sewing ensemble with original doll and wonderful images. $700/900

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82. Two German Bisque Child Dolls in Charming Petite Size 12” (30 cm.) Each has bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brushsroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique

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costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 79 1 ½ Germany HW 2/0 (girl); a ½ made in Germany 171 4 ½ (boy). Comments: Handwerck (girl), Kestner (boy), circa 1900. Value Points: each has fine quality of bisque, original body and body finish, original mohair wig. $600/800

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83. French Bisque Bébé by SFBJ in Traditional Costume 15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lower lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, four teeth, brunette mohair wig, French composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique traditional style costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 21 Unis France 149 w E R.T. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1925. Value Points: original wig, body, body finish, and unusual signed SFBJ shoes. $300/400

84. French Needlework Ensemble “Tapisserie” in Original Box 12” (30 cm.) x 8”. Presented within a wooden box with lithographed paper cover and image of children with needlework is an arrangement of needlework supplies and tools including wooden frame, linen stamped sampler, threads, and more. Excellent condition. French, C.H. Hirsch Paris, circa 1900, the ensemble is preserved in perfectly original condition. $300/400

85. French bisque child by SFBJ 15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lower lashes, lightly-feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, brunette mohair bobbed wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 11 SFBJ 60 Paris 2/0. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1920. Value Points: especially nice quality of bisque for this model, mohair lashes, original wig. $300/400 83.

86. French Bisque “Bleuette” from GautierLangereau in Blue Chambray Dress 12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, brunette mohair bobbed wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, blue chambray tunic dress. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Unis France 301 1 ¼ (head) 2 (torso) 1 (feet). Comments: Bleuette, presented by Gautier-Langereau, circa 1935. Value Points: fine original condition with pert expression, original body and body finish. $500/700

87. French Bisque “Bleuette” from GautierLangereau in Rose Chiffon Dress 12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, brunette human hair wig, French composition and wooden fully-joined body, rose chiffon dress with matching cap, slip, shoes and socks. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Unis France 301 1 ¼ (head) 2

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(torso) 1 (feet). Comments: Bleuette, presented by Gautier-Langereau, circa 1935. Value Points: charming rosy complexion, beautiful wig, rare costume, original body and body finish. $500/700 85.

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89. German Carved Wooden Doll in Red Folklore Costume by Anna Fehrle 9” (23 cm.) Carved wooden domed head with oval pear-shaped face, socket neck, blonde fleeced wig with bead-trimmed braided coronet, painted brown eyes, black upper eyeliner and lashes, tiny brows, closed mouth with full lips, well-defined chin, firmly-stuffed muslin body, discjointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (original Fehrle wrist tag). Comments: Anna Fehrle, circa 1920s. Value Points: petite model, wearing original folklore costume, and with beautiful original coiffure. $300/400

90. German Wooden Armoire with Sewing Materials by Dora Kuhn

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88. German Wooden Doll with Unusual Facial Shape

12 ½” (32 cm.) Wooden armoire with carved crest has opening front double doors and shelved interior; the armoire has original painted finish with colorful decorations including large flower-filled urns on each door, and hinges open to reveal shelves laden with bolts of sewing fabrics, canvas, and threads. Condition: generally excellent, some paint rubs. Comments: Dora Kuhn, circa 1920; the firm was begun by her father-in-law August

13” (33 cm.) Ball-shaped carved wooden socket head, carved details of hair in short bobbed fashion with center part, painted blue eyes, black upper eyeliner, upturned nose, closed mouth, defined chin, jointing at shoulders and hips, painted shoes and socks, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1920. $300/400

Kuhn in 1911 in Munich after the Oberpollinger Department Store saw miniature furniture he had made for his daughter. The firm changed its name to Dora Kuhn in 1932 after his son’s marriage. The furniture is noted for several signature designs including the Tolzer rose and the Kuhn heart (see on #89). Value Points: early example of Kuhn furniture with wonderful decorations. $600/800

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92. German Carved Wooden Doll in Red Checkered Costume by Anna Fehrle

12” (30 cm.) Carved wooden domed head with oval pear-shaped face, socket neck, sculpted short brown hair with deeply modeled tendrils at the crown and forehead, small painted blue eyes, black upper eyeliner and three tiny lashes, closed mouth with full lips, firmly-stuffed muslin body, disc-jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Anna Fehrle, circa 1920s. Value Points: fine original finish, the doll is wearing original costume with embroidered vest. $500/700

11” (28 cm.) Carved wooden domed head with oval pear-shaped face, socket neck, sculpted short brown hair with stippled details around the forehead, small painted brown eyes, black upper eyeliner and three tiny lashes, tiny brows, tiny pointed nose, closed mouth with full lips, firmly-stuffed muslin body, disc-jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (original Fehrle wrist tag). Comments: Anna Fehrle, circa 1920s. Value Points: fine original finish, the doll is wearing original red and black felt flannel checkered costume with bead-trimmed bodice, woven hat. $500/700

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and nose, tiniest blue glass bead eyes, painted brows, primly set lips, blushed cheeks, nostril dots, blonde yarn hair in long hip-length braid, muslin body with stitch-jointing at hips, floppy legs, painted shoes. Condition: generally excellent, hair dusty. Comments: Brunhilde Einenkel, circa 1930. Value Points: unusual modern girl example, the doll is wearing original short dress and apron. $300/400

14” (36 cm.) Firmly-pressed muslin twill head with center seam, shaped chin and nose, tiniest blue glass bead eyes, painted brows, very full primly set lips, blushed cheeks, nostril dots, brown thread hair, muslin body with stitch-jointing at hips, floppy legs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Einenkel, circa 1930, wearing original traditional country costume including coiffe. Value Points: fine original state of preservation with excellent facial detail. $400/500

95. German Cloth Struwwelpeter by Brunhilde Einenkel 14” (36 cm.) Firmly-pressed muslin twill head with center seam, shaped chin and nose, tiniest pink glass bead eyes, painted brows, mouth with upturned corners, blushed cheeks, nostril dots, exaggerated wild brown yarn hair, muslin body with stitch-jointing at hips, floppy legs. Condition: generally excellent.

94. German Cloth Art Character as Modern Girl by Brunhilde Einenkel 15” (38 cm.) Firmly-pressed muslin twill head with center seam, shaped chin

Marks: Comments: Brunhilde Einenkel, circa 1930, the figure was inspired by the beloved 1845 German children’s book written by Heinrich Hoffmann. Value Points: all original, wearing colorful plaid costume and red felt shoes. $600/800

96. German Cloth Jester by Brunhilde Einenkel 14” (36 cm.) Firmly pressed twill cotton head with center seam, shaped detail of nose and chin, tiniest glass bead eyes, painted brows, nostril dots, and curvy brows, brown yarn hair under stitched-on jester cap, muslin body with mitten hands, separate thumb, stitch-jointing at hips, floppy legs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Brunhilde Einenkel, circa 1930. Value Points: wearing original orange/yellow/white jester costume. $300/400

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97. German Cloth Art Character Doll by Brunhilde Einenkel 13” (33 cm.) Firmly-pressed muslin twill head with center seam, shaped chin and nose, tiniest blue glass bead eyes, painted brows, very full primly set lips, blushed cheeks, nostril dots, auburn thread hair, muslin body with stitch-jointing at hips, floppy legs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Einenkel, circa 1930, wearing original traditional country costume including coiffe. Value Points: especially fine state of preservation, detailed costume. $400/500

98. German Cloth Art Character Girl with Red Yarn Hair by Brunhilde Einenkel 14” (36 cm.) Firmly-pressed muslin twill head with center seam, shaped chin and nose, tiniest blue glass bead eyes, painted brows, primly set lips, blushed cheeks, nostril dots, bright red yarn hair in long hip-length braid, muslin body with stitch-jointing at hips, floppy legs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Brunhilde Einenkel (original paper label). Comments: Einenkel, circa 1930, wearing original traditional country costume including red flannel skirt which matches her hair. Value Points: wonderful presentation with rare hair, unusual costume. $400/500 96.

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99. Pair, German Felt Characters Depicting Hansel and Gretel by Else Hecht 18” (46 cm.) Each has felt head with firmly-pressed and painted facial features, outlined eyes with painted lashes, richly-blushed eye shadow, painted blue irises and black shoe-button pupils, upturned nose tip, closed mouth, firmly-stuffed body with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Else Hecht, Munich, circa 1920s. Value Points: the impish-face pair, likely designed to represent Hansel and Gretel, have 101.

original wigs, and are wearing original costumes in the Tyrolean manner, each with enhancing embroidery. $700/900

100. German Felt Character with Original Costume and Paper Tag by Else Hecht 14” (36 cm.) Firmly-pressed felt head with painted facial features, richly-outlined eyes and lashes, black shoe-button pupils, dark eye shadow, thick brows, closed mouth, brunette fleecy wig, felt body with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Else Hecht, circa 1920. Value Points: original Tyrolean style costume with embroidered suspenders, original shoes and cap, enhancing the endearing expression. $300/400

101. German Felt Character Girl with Colorful Yarn Coronet by Else Hecht 18” (46 cm.) Felt head with pressed and painted facial features, outlined eyes and painted lashes, blue painted eyes with black shoe-

button pupils, painted brows, nostrils and eye dots, closed mouth, brunette soft yarn hair in long braids decorated with lavish coronet of felt and yarn handmade flowers, felt body with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Hechtpuppe Else Hecht (original paper label). Comments: Else Hecht, 1920s. Value Points: most endearing expression is enhanced by original traditional style costume featuring an embroidered vest. $400/500

102. Pair, German Felt Burgermeister and Wife by Else Hecht 23” (58 cm.) Each with felt head with pressed and painted facial features, outlined eyes with rich eye shadow, painted lashes, painted blue eyes with black shoe-button pupils, accented nostrils, closed mouth, yarn wig, softly-stuffed body and limbs, loosely-jointed legs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Hechtpuppe Else Hecht (paper tag on woman). Comments: Else Hecht, 1920s. Value Points: the salon style dolls, also designed for presentation as puppet play, are wearing wonderfully preserved original costumes including the Hecht signature yarn floral corsages, and each with distinctive facial expression. $600/900 102. Detail

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12” (30 cm.) and 14”. Each has carved wooden head with carved hair and painted facial features, the larger with socket head, unusual hairstyle featuring a single braid at each side of head, and having all-wooden body with jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees; and the other with shoulderhead, side-coiled braids and cloth body with wooden arms joined at elbows. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Huggler of Brienz, Switzerland, circa 1925. Value Points: well-rendered artistry, interesting variations of hair and body style. $500/700

103. Swiss Wooden Doll by Huggler with Smaller Companion 6” (15 cm.) and 8”. All wooden with socket head, carved hair in centerpart style drawn smoothly around the side of face into coiled braids at each side, painted brown eyes, brows, closed mouth, jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees. Condition: generally excellent, smaller doll has chips on feet front. Marks: 500 ½ 1. (penciled on back torso). Comments: Huggler of Brienz, Switzerland, circa 1920, the celebrated wood carving firm. Value Points: precious shy expression, deeply-sculpted hair, original traditional costume; along with a smaller size of the same model (marked 500/1) with variation in hair colors of the two dolls. $500/700 104.

105. Pair, Swiss Wooden Doll Heads by Huggler 5” (13 cm.) Each is carved wooden shoulderhead of young girl, carved hair with deeply delineated combmarks, painted brown eyes, white eye dots, single stroke brows, black upper eyeliner, closed mouth. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Huggler of Brienz, Switzerland, circa 1925. Value Points: very dear, two variations of hair styles, one with side-coiled braids, and the other with single braid at each side of head. $400/500

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106. Pair of Swiss Carved Wooden Dolls with Black Hats by Huggler 8” (20 cm.) and 12”. Each is all wooden with socket head, carved black painted hair in short cropped style with stippled curls onto forehead and with black painted fitted cap having red borders, painted brown eyes, brows, closed mouth, jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 501 ½ 9. (penciled on back torso). Comments: Huggler of Brienz, Switzerland, circa 1920, the celebrated wood carving firm. Value Points: the handsome pair of lads have rare modeled caps, and are wearing original traditional costumes. $700/900 105. Profile

cheeks, carved and painted hair, painted large brown eyes, black upper eyeliner, lightly-tinted brows, tiny nose, closed mouth, firmlystuffed cloth body and arms, wire-framed skirt form designed for use as tea cozy. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, 1920s. Value Points: the tea-cozy doll is wearing her original costume including embroidered vest and red pompom trimmed cap. $500/700

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19” (48 cm.) Carved wooden head with very full cheeks, carved and painted hair with well-defined carved coronet braid, painted large brown eyes, black upper eyeliner, lightlytinted brows, tiny nose, closed mouth, firmlystuffed cloth body and arms, wire-framed skirt form designed for use as tea cozy. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, 1920s. Value Points: rare coiffure with carved coronet, original traditional style costume. $400/500

22” (56 cm.) Solid domed carved wooden head with natural finish, painted facial features, distinctively-painted eye whites, painted upper lashes and single stroke brows, well-defined nose, philtrum and chin, closed mouth, painted black hair, firmly-stuffed bodice and upper arms, wooden hands, hollow wire-framed skirt designed for use as tea cozy. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Lina Puppen (paper tag on wrist). Comments: Germany, 1920s. Value Points: the charming facial expression is enhanced by original costume including fitted coiffe, embroidered bodice, skirt and apron, along with a 1926 dated coin which has been tucked into her sleeve. $400/500

108. German Carved Wooden Doll with Carved Wooden Head as Tea Cozy 15” (38 cm.) Carved wooden head with very full 108.

110. German Cloth Doll with Unusual Facial Construction and Original Costume 13” (33 cm.) Firmly-stuffed oval-shaped head of horizontallyribbed silk-like twill fabric, pressed definition of nose and full cheeks, embroidered blue eyes and upper eyeliner in unusual shape, embroidered pink lips, blonde flax hair, firmly-stuffed muslin body with stitch-jointing of shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, 1920s. Value Points: unusual fabric and construction of head and embroidery of features, the doll is wearing original black felt and sateen column with embroidery details, cotton print tie. $400/500

111. Pair, German Cloth Dolls in Original Costumes 15” (38 cm.) Each is all cotton twill with center seam face allowing slight definition of nose and chin, stitched-on ears,

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embroidered facial features, large black pupils and blue irises, upper lashes and brows, tiny nostril dots, embroidered lips with upturned lip corners, cotton twill body with stitch-jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent, some light body spotting. Comments: Germany, 1930s. Value Points: with distinctive matched construction details, the pair wear original country style costumes, the boy with brown plush hair and the girl with yellow yarn hair in coronet. $400/500 110.

112. German Sewing Ensemble “Die Fleissige Puppenschneiderin” in Original Box 13” (33 cm.) x 10” box. 11” doll. Presented within a heavy board box with colorful image on the lid of two mothers sewing doll costumes for two little dolls is a bisque head doll with blue glass eyes, open mouth, four teeth, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, along with a little box containing a number of costumes already sewn, various sewing notions, a booklet with images and descriptions of costumes, and another booklet with (cut) actual patterns. The book and box are titled “Die Fleissige Puppenschneiderin” (The Hard-Working Doll Seamstress), with patterns and instructions by Julie Lutz, revised by Bertha Heyde. Marks: G.K. 33-105 (doll). Excellent condition of doll, contents, and instruction book; costumes are cut and may not be complete. Germany, 1907. $800/1100

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113. German Sewing Ensemble “Puppenmutterchen’s Nahschule” in Original Box 12” (30 cm.) x 9”. 12” doll. Presented within an original box with elaboratelylettered lid “Puppenmutterchen’s Nahschule” (Doll Mother’s School) is a bisque head doll with blue glass eyes, painted lashes and brows, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume, along with two fitted boxes with various sewing tools and notions, along with an instructional book with illustrations of various costumes, and six folios with color illustration of the costume patterns within. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SH 1079 3 Dep Germany (doll). Comments: the ensemble was assembled and presented by the book publisher, Tavensburg Otto Maier, 113.

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114. German All-Bisque Boy with Wooden Toy Miniature Dolls 3 ½” (9 cm.) All-bisque doll with one-piece bisque head and torso, brown painted bobbed hair, painted facial features, side-glancing blue eyes, closed mouth, jointed arms and legs, painted blue socks and black one-strap shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1915. Value Points: wearing original costume, the little lad is accompanied by three wooden Erzebirge men with musical instruments. $300/400

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115. German Sewing Ensemble “Puppenmutterchen Nahlchule” in Original Box 14” (36 cm.) x 12” box. 11”. Presented with original box with wonderful illustration on the lid is a bisque head doll with blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, open mouth, brunette bobbed wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body, along with an assortment of costumes already made, an instructional box with vintage photographs of the costumes that are described therein, and a folio with eight costume patterns which are shown in color illustrations on the lids. Marks: Heubach Koppelsdorf 320 11/0 Germany (doll). Excellent condition of doll and contents, box lid is missing side. The set was presented by the publisher Verlag Otto Maier of Ravensburg, with pattern designs by Agnes Lucas. $500/700

116. German All-Bisque Miniature Doll with Original Costumes 5 ½” (14 cm.) One-piece bisque head and torso, painted blue eyes, single stroke brows, closed mouth, brunette mohair wig, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white socks and brown two-strap heeled shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1915. Value Points: the little doll is accompanied by twelve handmade costumes, some newly sewn and others clearly the work of a just-learning-to-sew child. $400/500 115.

117. German Character Girl in Original Costume by Kathe Kruse, Series VIII

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21” (53 cm.) Cloth-covered swivel head with pressed and oil painted facial features, brown eyes with small black pupils, black and brown upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, nostrils accented, closed mouth, blushed cheeks, blonde human hair wig in short braids, cloth body with stitch-jointing at shoulders, disc-jointed hips. Condition: generally excellent, one tiny tear below right knee. Marks: Kathe Kruse 328 (feet). Comments: Kathe Kruse, circa 1950. Value Points: the doll is wearing original patterned rayon dress, undergarment, original shoes and socks. $1100/1300

118. German Cloth Character “Hampelchen”, by Kathe Kruse, Series XII-H 18” (46 cm.) All-cloth doll with stitched-on three-backseam head, pressed and oil-painted facial features, shaded blue/green painted eyes, white eye dots, black and brown upper eyeliner, nostril dots, closed mouth, original blonde human hair wig in short bobbed curls, stitch-jointed shoulders, loosely sewnon legs with ribbon that attaches to button at back torso to hold seated or standing pose. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Kathe Kruse 8756 (feet) Kathe Kruse (paper label with hand-lettered name “Peter”). Comments: Kathe Kruse, the “Hampelchen” series XII-H, circa 1935. Value Points: all original and wonderfully-preserved, the rarely found wigged version of Hampelchen has very fine painting and is wearing original blue patterned boy’s costume, shoes and socks. $1100/1400

119. German Cloth Character Doll by Kathe Kruse, Series VII 14” (36 cm.) All-cloth doll with sewn-on head, three seams at back of head, firmly-pressed and oil painted complexion, facial features and brown painted hair with swirling curls, very plump cheeks, shaded blue eyes, black and brown upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, stitch-jointing at shoulders, disc-jointed hips. Condition: very good, light touch-up back of hair and nose, body darkened, toes resewn. Marks: Kathe Kruse (feet). Comments: Kathe Kruse, series VII, circa 1927. Value Points: the smaller

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version of the early series I is most charming, has beseeching expression, costume may be original. $1100/1300

120. German Character Doll by Kathe Kruse, Series I-H, Post-War Era 18” (46 cm.) Fabric-covered swivel head with very plump face, small shaded blue painted eyes with brown outline, brown and black upper eyeliner, one-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blonde human hair wig, firmly-stuffed muslin body, stitchjointed shoulders, disc-jointed legs. Condition: few facial rubs, some hair trim. Marks: 9864 (and illegible marks). Comments: Kathe Kruse, Series 1-H, the beloved first model doll continued to be presented to the public, this example about 1950. Value Points: the demure-faced child is wearing her original dress, undergarments, socks, shoes and floral coronet. $600/800

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121. Three Stockinette Knit Jester Dolls 12” (30 cm.) Of softly-stuffed stockinette and muslin, the dolls have stitched-on knit costumes and caps, each with embroidered facial features, stitched-on nose, ruffled pink collar or flannel neck ruffles, embroidered details of costumes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: early 1900s. Value Points: delightful and frivolous soft cloth dolls with imaginative costuming and embroidery. $300/500

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122. German Cloth Character by Kathe Kruse, Series VIII 20” (51 cm.) Firmly-pressed and painted swivel head, painted dark brown eyes with black and brown upper eyeliner, short stroke brows, nostril accents, closed mouth, blushed cheeks, brunette human hair wig, firmly-stuffed muslin body with loose-jointed shoulders, elbow seams, disc-jointed hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Kathe Kruse 46467 (feet). Comments: Kathe Kruse, 124. Label circa 1950, series VIII. Value Points: the pretty child is wearing her original dress, undergarment, shoes and socks. $900/1100

123. German Cloth Character Doll “Almut” by Kathe Kruse, Series VIII Ilsebill, with Two Original Labels 20” (51 cm.) All-cloth doll with firmly-pressed and oil painted swivel head with single seam, oval-shaped face, brown shaded and outlined eyes, white eye dots, black and brown upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, brunette human hair wig, muslin body with stitch-jointed arms, constructed bent left elbow, disc-jointed hips. Condition: generally excellent, slight tears in tulle sleeve ruffles. Marks: Kathe Kruse 1690 (left foot) German Handcraft (small letter stamp on right foot). Kathe Kruse (wrist paper label with additional stamp of doll’s name, Almut). Kathe Kruse (neck paper label). Comments: Kathe Kruse, Series VIII, 1930s, the girl model of this series was named Ilsebill and this particular doll was named Almut. Value Points: well-preserved doll with most endearing expression, beautiful painting, original wig and rayon flower print dress with tulle ruffles at sleeves and neck, shoes and socks. $1200/1400

124. German Cloth Character “Moira Gladys” by Kathe Kruse, Series I-H 18” (46 cm.) All-cloth doll with three-seam stitched-on head, firmly-pressed and oil-painted facial features, brown eyes with white eye dots, black and brown upper eyeliner, lightly-tinted brows, nostril accents, closed mouth, original brunette human hair wig, loosely-stitch-jointed arms, not-separately sewn-on thumb, disc-jointed legs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 750581 Kathe Kruse (left foot). Kathe Kruse (Original hang tag and wrist tag), each also hand-lettered “Moira Gladys”. Comments: Kathe Kruse, the series I model with wig, 1940 era. Value Points: pristine condition of the wistful child, rare model with original wig, painting, crepe coral dress with floral print, shoes, socks, undergarments, and two original paper label ink lettered “Moira Gladys”. $1600/1900 124.

painted mouth, black frizzed hair, firmly-stuffed muslin body with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Swiss, the facial model and unusual texture of complexion are identical to #127 with Art Rustique Suisse label, circa 1930. Value Points: rare doll with most unusual carving and finish, wearing original suede fringed and painted costume. $300/400

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125. Swiss Wooden Doll with Distinctive Facial Modeling as Native American 16” (41 cm.) Roughly-textured carved wooden head with very full lower cheeks, rounded nose, brown painted complexion, painted black eyes in unusual shape, white accent dots,

15” (38 cm.) Solid domed wooden socket head with elongated shape and unusual rough-textured carving, natural finish, painted round blue eyes, tiny nose, tiny painted lips, brunette yarn hair in braids, muslin firmly-stuffed body with stitch-jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: very good, some dustiness of hair. Comments: Swiss, the doll is identical in style to #127 with original paper label of “Art Rustique Suisse”, 1930s. Value Points: appealing wistful expression, the doll is wearing original costume. $300/400

127. Swiss Wooden Carved Doll with Brown Complexion and Original Tag 12” (30 cm.) Solid domed carved wooden socket head with textured carving, darkened brown complexion, plump cheeks, painted brown eyes with white eye dots, single stroke brows, button-shaped nose, closed mouth with shy smile, black fleecy wig, cloth body with posable padded armature. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Art Rustique Suisse Lausanne (original paper label). Comments: Swiss, circa 1930s. Value Points: wonderful carving of expression, original finish, original costume. $500/700

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9” (23 cm.) Each is all wood with ball or cone-shaped swivel head, unusual wooden body with articulations at waist, shoulders and hips, and with unusual metal plates at yoke and hips; each has painted complexion and facial features and painted hair and/or caps to represent various ethnicities including Turkish, Chinese, Siamese and Japanese, and each is wearing its original costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, attributed to Florig and Otto, 1920s. Value Points: rare models from the firm with fine original painted finish, original costumes; included is one undressed doll illustrating the distinctive body style. $800/1100

generally excellent. Marks: Brunhilde Einenkel (original paper label). Comments: Einenkel, circa 1930, wearing original blue dress and undergarment, cotton apron with distinctive print, original label. $400/500

131. German Wooden Dollhouse Room and Furnishings by Dora Kuhn 14” (36 cm.) x 6”h. x 8” d. The threesided wooden room with original painted finish including garden tree on the exterior walls has painted designs on interior walls, one back curtained window, and is furnished with original wooden bedroom set with painted teal finish decorated with hearts and flowers, comprising canopy

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129. Three German Cloth Dolls by Brunhilde Einenkel 12” (30 cm.) and 13”. Each has firmly-pressed muslin twill head with center seam, shaped chin and nose, tiniest blue or white glass bead eyes, painted brows, very full primly set lips, blushed cheeks, nostril dots, thread hair (one with long blond braids), muslin body with stitch-jointing at hips, floppy legs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Brunhilde Einenkel (two with original paper label). Comments: Einenkel, circa 1930, the dolls are wearing original traditional costumes and coiffes. $500/600

130. German Cloth Art Character Girl in Original Blue Dress by Brunhilde Einenkel 14” (36 cm.) Firmly-pressed muslin twill head with center seam, shaped chin and nose, tiniest blue glass bead eyes, painted brows, very full primly set lips, blushed cheeks, nostril dots, brown thread hair in short braids, muslin body with stitch-jointing at hips, floppy legs. Condition: 130.

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bed, baby cradle, table and three chairs (one leg missing), two drawer dresser, double door armoire, small child bed, and a hanging wall clock. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, attributed to Dora Kuhn, circa 1930. Value Points: captivating small size room with wonderful original furnishings, along with pair of miniature cloth dolls with original paper label of Leokadia Klossek. $800/1100

132. An Exceptional German Cloth Doll with Embroidered Facial Features from Alexandra Thielmann Werkstatte 16” (41 cm.) Cloth doll with firmly-pressed silk twill face, center seam with shaped nose and chin, embroidered facial features, outlined brown eyes with white dots and up-glancing pupils, brows, embroidered lips of closed mouth, brunette mohair wig captured under original coiffe, firmly-stuffed cloth body with stitch-jointing at shoulders and disc-jointed hip. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Werkstatt fur Schwalmes ...Alexandra Thielmann Willingshausen (see photo of original attached label). Comments: Germany, circa 1925, the doll was created in the important embroidery workshop of Thielmann, notable for teaching the traditional Schwalm embroidery. Value Points: rare presentation doll from the workshop is impeccably preserved, retaining its fine original costume including leather shoes. $800/1100 132. Label

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blushed cheeks and ears, firmly-stuffed muslin body, stitch-jointed arms, disc-jointed legs, wool knit costume. Condition: very good, some spotting of arms and legs, small touch-up on cheek. Marks: Kathe Kruse 321773 (feet). Comments: Kathe Kruse, circa 1940. Value Points: richly painted hair and complexion, especially fine painting of eyes and hair. $600/900

134. German Carved Wooden Doll as Tea Cozy 18” (46 cm.) Carved wooden head and upper torso depicting a slender-faced woman, carved and painted hair arranged in chignon at her nape, sculpted definition of eye sockets, tinted eyes and brows, closed mouth, cloth upper arms, wooden lower arms, wire-framed skirt form designed for use as tea cozy. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, 1920s. Value Points: the tea-cozy doll is wearing her original costume and has very fine detail of carving. $300/400

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135. German Carved Wooden Doll with Smiling Expression as Tea Cozy 18” (46 cm.) Carved wooden head and upper torso depicting a woman with gentle smile, deeply comb-marked carved hair arranged in chignon at her nape, sculpted definition of eye sockets, tinted eyes and brows, closed mouth with upturned lip corners and defined cheek dimples, cloth upper arms, wooden lower arms, wire-framed skirt form designed 135. for use as tea cozy. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, 1920s. Value Points: the tea-cozy doll is wearing her original costume and has very fine detail of facial features. $300/400

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133. German Cloth Character by Kathe Kruse, Series I 17” (43 cm.) All-cloth doll with firmly-pressed and oil painted facial features and hair, single seam stitched-on head, brown painted hair with curls swirling onto forehead, shaded blue/green eyes, white eye dots, black and brown upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, nostril dots, closed mouth,

24” (61 cm.) x 19” framed. The richly-textured oil painting features an early period character doll by Kathe Kruse, posed semi-profile, with flowered dress, coral shoes and bonnet decorated with large flower at the side. Signed “Boemm Ritta”. The Hungarian-born artist Ritta Boemm (1868-1948) worked in water-color, gouache, and oils, exhibited “Village Street” and “Peasant Farm” at Dresden in 1892, and was noted for her richly-textured still life paintings of cozy scenes in the family home. About 1915 she came across a character doll by Kathe Kruse, and noting that their style complemented her painting genre, created a small series of paintings centering on the dolls. Excellent condition, framed. Ritta Boemm, circa 1915. $1200/1500

137. German Character Doll “Evelyn”, Series X, by Kathe Kruse in Original Labeled Box

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14” (36 cm.) Solid domed swivel head with pressed and oil painted facial features, brown hair with soft curls onto the forehead, shaded brown eyes, black and brown upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, nostril dots, closed mouth, blushed cheeks and ears, firmly-stuffed cotton body with seam at elbow, loosely jointed arms, discjointed legs, slender body. Condition: excellent. Marks: Kathe Kruse Made in US Zone Germany (and pencil lettered “Evelyn”, paper label) Made in Germany US Zone 137. 830448 Kathe Kruse (stamp on feet), KK Kathe Kruse Unique Art Dolls (wrist paper label). Comments: Kathe Kruse, circa 1945, the series X model combined the facial model of Series I with later slimmed-down body Series VIII, in a cost-saving attempt by the firm. Value Points: pristine condition, the doll has fine original painting, original dotted crepe dress and cap with shirred accents, socks, shoes, undergarments, and is preserved in original box labeled Made in US Zone and “Evelyn”. $1200/1500 137. Label

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139. German Felt Character by Else Hecht 25” (64 cm.) Felt head with pressed facial features, unusual blue glass eyes set in sockets, eye shadow, thick brows, pronounced nose with accented nostrils, closed mouth in wide beaming smile, row of painted teeth, fleecy wig, softly-stuffed body and limbs, loosely-jointed legs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Hechtpuppe Else Hecht (paper tag on man). Comments: Else Hecht, 1920s. Value Points: the floppy-legged doll, with costume designed for use as hand puppet, is wearing original vibrant felt costume and hat, in well-preserved condition. $400/500

138. German Felt Character Doll by Else Hecht 17” (43 cm.) Felt head with pressed and painted facial features, outlined eyes and painted lashes, blue painted eyes under black shoebutton pupils, painted brows, rich eye shadow, closed mouth, blonde soft yarn hair in coiled chignon, felt body with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Hechtpuppe Else Hecht (original paper label). Comments: Else Hecht, 1920s. Value Points: the bright-eyed child is wearing original costume. $300/400

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and painted facial features, black shoe-button pupils on blue painted irises, and each with original wig, costume and accessories, with hollow body form and felt hands, designed for use as hand puppet. Condition: very good/excellent. Comments: Else Hecht, 1920s/1930s. Value Points: rare examples from the firm’s puppet dolls, including an amusing French house maid with feather duster, and Medieval king and queen. $800/1100

141. Pair, German Felt Elves as Hand Puppets by Else Hecht 9” (23 cm.) Firmly-stuffed felt head with pressed and painted facial features, amber complexion, side-glancing shoe-button eyes with dark outline and eye shadow, thickly-painted brows, chipmunk-shaped cheeks, rosy-tipped nose, closed mouth with wide smile and painted teeth, attached to hollow felt hooded tunic with yellow felt hands and feet, designed for use as hand puppet. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Else Hecht, Germany, circa 1930s. Value Points: delightful and wonderfully preserved characters, each holding original felt or yarn floral bouquet. $400/500

142. German Felt Tea Cozy Doll by Else Hecht 18” (46 cm.) Firmly-pressed felt head with pressed and painted facial features, black shoe-button eyes on blue background, painted and outlined lashes, single stroke brows, closed mouth with painted teeth,

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cloth bodice and arms, hollow wire-framed skirt designed for use as tea cozy. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Else Hecht Hechtpuppe (original paper tag). Comments: Else Hecht, 1920s. Value Points: well-rendered welcoming expression, the tea cozy wearing original costume and hat, with Hecht signature felt flowers in hands and at bodice, and with “diamond” ring. $300/400

The Dolls of Lotte Sievers-Hahn

Comments: Lotte Sievers-Hahn, circa 1930s. Value Points: charming folk art expression, the doll is wearing original costume and has original blonde thread wig and cap, original label. Included with the doll are two wooden carved angels with carved wigs by Lotte Sievers-Hahn. $400/500

Inspired by the artisanship of the traditional Erzgebirge dolls and toys

144. German Carved Wooden Doll by Lotte Sievers-Hahn in Original Costume

in her native Saxonia, the artist perfected her

10” (25 cm.) Egg-shaped head with high domed forehead of finely-grained limewood, simplistic carving of details, painted blue round eyes, white eye dots, tinted lips, on original softly-stuffed stockinette body. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Lotte Sievers-Hahn, circa 1930s. Value Points: most endearing doll with appealing body style, fine folk art carving of head, and wearing original embroidered folk costume. $400/500

skills in the School of Gruenhainichen in which native limewoods were hand carved in highlystylized ways, rather than the smoothness achieved by lathe-turned carving, lending a distinctive folk

145. German Carved Wooden Doll by Lotte Sievers-Hahn in Red and White Checkered Dress

art style. Her firm, founded in 1929, created an extensive line of dolls and

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143. German Wooden Character Doll and Angels by Lotte Sievers-Hahn 11” (28 cm.) One-piece carved wooden head and block-shaped torso, ovalshaped head with very full cheeks, painted blue eyes with white eye dots, nostril dots, tiny closed mouth, carved wooden arms with bent elbows and legs, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Lotte Sievers-Hahn Werkstatt (original paper label). 144, 145.

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painted blue round eyes, white eye dots, tinted lips, on original softly-stuffed stockinette body. Condition: generally excellent, few rubs on head. Comments: Lottle Sievers-Hahn, circa 1930s. Value Points: Very dear doll with fine carving of face, wearing original red and white checkered dress with rick-rack trim and cut-work apron and pantalets. $300/400

146. German Wooden Boy and Girl and Collection of Miniature Dolls by Lotte Sievers-Hahn 7” (18 cm.) The two large dolls have one-piece carved wooden head and torso, simplypainted blue “O” shaped eyes, nostril accents, tiny closed mouth, jointed wooden arms and legs, thread hair, and wearing original traditional style costumes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Lotte Sievers-Hahn, circa 1930s. Value Points: the innocent-eyed pair are offered along with two 4” wooden dolls with original cloth costumes, six tiny wooden dolls posed on wooden sleds, four additional tiny dolls, and two small angels, all by Lotte Sievers-Hahn. $600/800

147. German Cloth Character “Johanniskindchen” by Kathe Kruse, Series X 14” (36 cm.) Cloth covered single seam swivel head with firmly-pressed facial features and hair, brown shaded hair with forehead curls, painted blue/green eyes with white eye dots, black and brown upper eyeliner, nostrils dots, closed mouth, all-cloth slim body with stitch-jointing at shoulders, disc-jointing of hips, nicely costumed. Condition: very good, some spotting on body, possible light touch-ups on hair. Marks: 3893? Kathe Kruse (foot). Comments: Kathe Kruse, mid/late 1930s, the doll, Series X

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Johanniskindchen, was introduced by the firm on Midsummer’s Day (Johannistag) in 1930, in order to present a less expensive doll to the public. Value Points: charming fellow wearing embroidered vest, the model is rare to find. $800/1100

148. German Cloth Character “Hampelchen” by Kathe Kruse, Series XII-H 18” (46 cm.) All-cloth doll with stitched-on three-back-seam head, pressed and oil-painted facial features, shaded brown painted eyes, white eye dots, black and brown upper eyeliner, nostril dots, closed mouth, original brunette human hair wig, stitch-jointed shoulders, loosely sewn-on legs with ribbon that attaches to button at back torso to hold seated or standing pose. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Kathe Kruse 8146 (feet). Comments: Kathe Kruse, the “Hampelchen”

series XII-H, circa 1935. Value Points: fine original beautiful painting, original red cotton print dress, undergarments, shoes, socks, and holding two original tin mugs, in original box with lettered name “Sally Karen”. $1100/1300

149. German Oil Painting on Canvas Featuring Kathe Kruse Dolls by Ritta Boemm 27” (69 cm.) x 23”. The painting features a vignette of two early dolls by Kathe Kruse in their original country costumes with well-detailed trim and fabric designs standing alongside a vibrant arrangement of flowers. The painting is signed Ritta Boemm, is from her series of oil paintings featuring the early dolls of Kathe Kruse. This particular example from the rarely-found series is notable for its vibrant colors and rich textures. Excellent condition. Ritta Boemm, circa 1915. $1100/1400

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150. Large Lot of Kathe Kruse Ephemera and Catalog, 1930s Era Including catalog with numerous photos of Series I dolls in various costumes, along with several shown in scenes with furnishings and school room, and with price list citing the Puppe VII as “Neu!”, suggesting catalog date of early 1930s. $400/500

151. German Character Doll by Kathe Kruse, Series VIII, with Original Box and Provenance 19” (48 cm.) Cloth-over-paper mache swivel head with one pate seam, pressed and painted facial features, rosy complexion, painted brown eyes, white eye dots, black and brown upper eyeliner, accented nostrils, closed mouth, brunette human hair, stuffed cloth body with stitch-jointing at shoulders and disc-jointing at hips. Condition: generally excellent, legs slightly sagging. Marks: Kathe Kruse 42090 (and illegible marks on feet) Kathe Kruse (paper label). Comments: Kathe Kruse, circa 1945, Series VIII. Value Points: well-preserved doll is wearing her original costume and shoes, and is presented in her original box along with 1945 certificate indicating the doll was sold to a member of the United States Armed Forces and would be exported; the box also has hand lettered notation on base “Barbara Jean George from Daddy 1945”. $800/1000 151. Paper

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20” (51 cm.) Cloth-over-paper-mache swivel head with one pate seam, pressed and painted facial features, very rosy complexion, painted brown eyes, white eye dots, black and brown upper eyeliner, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blonde human hair in short bobbed style, firmly-stuffed cloth body with stitch-jointing at shoulders and disc-jointing at legs. Condition: fair/good, some craquelure on face, retouch at back of head, body spotted, crinkly knees, small hole in cloth of right leg. Marks: Kathe Kruse 4189 (and illegible marks on feet). Comments: Kathe Kruse, circa 1950, Series VIII. Value Points: the well-loved child is wearing original dress. $500/700

153. German Cloth Character Girl “Hampelchen” by Kathe Kruse, Model XII-H 18” (46 cm.) Cloth character head with threeseam back and stitched-on head, firmly pressed and oil painted complexion and facial features, rosy complexion, painted brown eyes, thick black and brown upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, nostril accents, closed mouth, brunette human hair wig, cloth body, stitch-jointing at shoulders, loosely-jointed legs with button and loops at back torso designed to hold a seated or standing pose. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Kathe Kruse 1133 (and other illegible marks). Comments: Kathe Kruse, mid/1930s, the doll was also known as Gluckskind (Child of Fortune), designed by Igor von Jakimow. Value Points: wellpreserved original painting, original wig, dress, undergarments, shoes and socks. $1100/1300

154. German Character Doll with Blonde Hair by Kathe Kruse, Series VIII 20” (51 cm.) Cloth-over-paper-mache swivel head with one pate seam, pressed and painted facial features, rosy complexion, painted brown eyes, white eye dots, black and brown upper eyeliner, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blonde human

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hair in soft curls, stuffed cloth body with stitch-jointing at shoulders and disc-jointing at hips. Condition: generally excellent, legs slightly sagging. Marks: Kathe Kruse 43874 (and illegible marks on feet). Comments: Kathe Kruse, circa 1945, Series VIII. Value Points: pretty example of the postwar child doll, with original costume. $800/1000

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155. German Character Doll with Brunette Hair by Kathe Kruse, Series VIII 20” (51 cm.) Cloth-over-papermache swivel head with one pate seam, pressed and painted facial features, rosy complexion, painted dark blue/green eyes, white eye dots, black and brown upper eyeliner, accented nostrils, closed mouth, brunette human hair in long braids, firmly-stuffed cloth body with stitch-jointing at shoulders and disc-jointing at legs. Condition: generally excellent, one small paint flake under wig at back of head. Marks: Kathe Kruse 43874 (and illegible marks on feet). Comments: Kathe Kruse, circa 1945, Series VIII. Value Points: well-preserved complexion, original wig, and wearing original costume and with original hang tag. $800/1000

157. German Wooden Child with Original Costume by Ursel Erbs 14” (36 cm.) Carved wooden socket head with elongated face, very full lower cheeks, painted blue eyes, black upper eyeliner, lashes, defined carving of nostrils, philtrum and cheek dimples, closed mouth, light brown flax hair with coiled braids at the back, firmly-stuffed muslin body, stitch-jointed arms, disc-jointed hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Ursel Erbs Puppe Waldheim Muster Schutz Handarbeit (original paper label). Comments: Ursel Erbs, circa 1950. Value Points: with original Hessian costume and coiffe, original paper wrist label. $400/500

156. Pair, German Wooden Hansel and Gretel by Ursel Erbs 14” (36 cm.) Each has carved wooden head with solid dome and elongated face, very full cheeks, painted blue or brown eyes in side-glancing manner, single stroke brows, carved definition of philtrum, nostrils and dimples, closed mouth, blonde flaxen hair, firmly-stuffed muslin body with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Ursel Erbs, late 1940s, of Saxony, who began making dolls shortly after WWII to support herself and two young children. Value Points: the charming pair are wearing original traditional costumes of Hansel and Gretel, each with very distinctive face and expressions. $400/600 157.

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159. German Carved Wooden Doll with Beaded Coiffe by Anna Fehrle

11” (28 cm.) Carved wooden domed head with oval pear-shaped face, socket neck, sculpted short brown hair forelock definitions, small painted blue eyes with white eye dots, black upper eyeliner and tiny lashes, delicate brows, tiny pointed nose, closed mouth with full lips, firmly-stuffed muslin body, discjointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Anna Fehrle, circa 1920s. Value Points: the doll is wearing original traditional costume featuring black fleecy hat over hair scarf. $400/500

11” (28 cm.) Carved wooden domed head with oval pear-shaped face, socket neck, sculpted short brown hair forelock definitions, small painted blue eyes with white eye dots, black upper eyeliner and tiny lashes, delicate brows, tiny pointed nose, closed mouth with full lips, firmly-stuffed muslin body, discjointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Anna Fehrle, circa 1920s. Value Points: the doll is wearing original traditional costume with beading on vest and richly-beaded coiffe. $400/500

160. German Child’s Sewing Ensemble “Die Kleine PuppenSchneiderin” by Spear & Sohne 11” (28 cm.) x 9 ½”. 9” doll. Presented within a heavy card box with colorful image on the cover of little 1930s era dolls sewing clothes for their dolls, is a bisque doll with painted finish, brown glass eyes, single stroke brows, open mouth, two upper teeth, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition toddler body, painted shoes and socks, along with a booklet with photographs of various costumes and the paper pattern for each, various fabrics, trims, threads, and accessories for making each costume, and with three various costumes and case of needles. Excellent condition. The doll is marked Heubach Koppelsdorf 342 46/0 Germany. The all-original set is assembled and presented by Verlag J.W. Spear & Sohne, circa 1930. $400/600 160.

161. German Child’s Sewing Ensemble “Puppenmutterchens Nohschule” in Original Box by Spear & Sohne 14” (36 cm.) x 8 ½” box. 8” doll. Presented with a heavy hardboard box with colorful cover depicting three little girls sewing costumes for 162. their dolls is a painted allbisque doll with sculpted bobbed hair and loop-jointed arms and legs, along with a small box containing various pattern pieces, various sewing supplies, and some costumes already sewn from the accompanying patterns. The doll is marked Germany. Excellent condition. The set was assembled and presented by Verlag J.W. Spear & Sohne of Nurnberg. Circa 1930. $400/500

162. German Composition Child Doll “Jeannette” in Original Tyrolean Costume 14” (36 cm.) Composition (paper mache) socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lower lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, brunette 161.

mohair bobbed wig, firmly-stuffed muslin body with stitchjointing at shoulders, disc-jointing at hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Jeannette 40 Germany (incised on head). Comments: Germany, circa 1930, maker unknown. Value Points: the rare signature doll has fine original finish and is wearing original Tyrolean costume. $200/400

163. German Cloth Characters as Seven Dwarfs from Snow White Fairy Tale 8” (20 cm.) The softly stuffed stockinette figures have stitchshaped and hand-painted facial features, white cotton beards and wigs, firmly-shaped bodies, large felt-covered feet. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, mystery maker, 1930s, the figures represent Seven Dwarfs from Snow White fairy tale. Value Points: the well-rendered and amusing characters are wearing original costumes, of which each is different to signify personalities, and each is carrying a lantern. $500/700

164. German Child’s Sewing Ensemble “PuppenSchneiderei” in Original Condition 14” (36 cm.) x 12” box. 11” 164. doll. Presented within a cardboard box with colorful illustration on lid depicting two girls dressing a doll, is an all-celluloid doll with sculpted hair and painted features, jointed limbs, along with a booklet of instructions for various comments, pieces of fabric, and various sewing books including an unusual needle case which folds open to reveal a pop-up card with design of a teacher instructing a classroom how to make doll costumes. Excellent condition of contents, the exterior of box has wear and is somewhat darkened. Circa 1930. $300/400

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166. Three German Cloth Dolls from Casa Carioca in Garmisch 12” (30 cm.) Each has firmly-pressed and painted cloth head with center seam and highly characterized expression, upturned nose, painted blue eyes, closed mouth, red or blonde silky floss curly hair, slender muslin body; the dolls are wearing original tulle and taffeta gowns with floral appliques and elaborate floral trimmed bonnets, posed on original wooden base. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Casa Carioca, Garmisch-Partenkirchen Germany (original paper label on two). Comments: Casa Carioca was a popular soldier’s retreat home in Garmisch Germany during the 1930s; the dolls were created as promotional objects at that time. $400/500

167. American Cloth “Widget” Blonde Haired Girl Patented by Ray Dumont 23” (58 cm.) Firmly-stuffed muslin with shaped facial features, oval-shaped face with elongated throat, defined shaping of triangular-shaped painted blue eyes, and heart-shaped lips, tiny nose with accent dots, disc-jointed shoulders, floppy disc-jointed legs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: the doll, trade-named “Widget”, was patented by Ray Dumont of New York, in 1926; Dumont was a mannequin maker whose foray into dolls appeared

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165. Two Rare American Cloth Dolls from Dorothy Heizer Doll Kits for Modern Priscilla 12” (30 cm.) Each is all muslin with egg-shaped head having slightly-defined chin tip achieved by seam line, hand-painted facial features, outlined eyes, dainty brows and lashes, closed mouth, brown yarn hair in side pouf curls, stitchjointed elongated arms and legs. Condition: good/very good. Comments: Dorothy Heizer created doll kits of her designs, which were distributed through Modern Priscilla magazine; this example appears to be Miss Penelope of which another example is shown in the Strong Museum of Play. According to the magazine “the doll’s body is stamped on flesh-color fabric and has only to be sewn up and stuffed. Best of all, the sweet face...is sent to you already delicately painted by hand on the fabric”. Value Points: rare early simple designs by the noted American artist, late 1920s, one with original gown, undergarments, and matching bonnet, and the other with original undergarments, hair ornaments, and very frail remains of original costume. $500/700 166.

to be limited to this one design. Value Points: all original, the girl with blonde yarn hair in flip curls and the same stylized forelock curl as shown in the patent drawing, is wearing original dress, blouse, undergarments, shoes and socks. $400/600

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168. Companion American Red-Haired Cloth Boy by Ray Dumont 23” (58 cm.) Firmly-stuffed muslin with shaped facial features, ovalshaped face with elongated throat, defined shaping of triangular-shaped painted blue eyes, and heart-shaped lips, tiny nose with accent dots, discjointed shoulders, floppy disc-jointed legs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: the doll, was patented by Ray Dumont of New York, in 1926; Dumont was a mannequin maker whose foray into dolls appeared to be limited to this one design. Value Points: all original, the boy with red bobbed yarn hair, is wearing colorful tunic, cap, black velvet pants, shoes and socks. $400/600

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169. American Cloth Doll “Suzette” from Bucilla Kit 16” (41 cm.) Pink muslin cloth doll with stitched-on mask face having printed facial features, blue side-glancing eyes, painted lashes and brows, dark eyeshadow, closed mouth, bow-shaped lips, white yarn wig, stitch-jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent, slightly dusty. Marks: Bucilla No 5687 (partial paper original label). Comments: Bucilla, circa 1930, along with original box label with name “Suzette” noting the doll is sold ready-made along with dress, hat and panties of pink organdy (sic) with stamped-on designs and materials for embroidery. Value Points: unplayed with condition, the doll is wearing original costume in crisp condition. $300/400

170. American “Clown Toy” by Bucilla in Original Box 6” (15 cm.) l. box. 3” head (doll would likely be about 8”-9” if made). Within original box labeled “Bucilla Package Outfit Clown Toy, #5750” is a celluloid head of clown with painted cap and clown decorations, along with stamped fabric pieces, threads and trim, along with instructions for completion of the clown doll, and with a 1927 catalog of other kit offerings from Bucilla ranging from dolls to aprons to exciting gifts. Excellent condition. American, Bucilla, late 1920s. $200/300

171. American “Baby Doll and Wardrobe” Kit by Bucilla 12” (30 cm.) Presented within (very worn) original box is a composition baby with one-piece solid domed head and torso, painted baby hair, blue eyes, closed mouth, jointed arms and legs, along with a bounty of original pink and white yarns, trims, ribbons, and white organdy fabric stamped for embroidery, along with printed instructions for sewing and assembly. Condition: doll is excellent except one split at side torso, fabrics and trim near mint, box worn. Marks: Bucilla Embroidery Package 169.

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No 5865 Baby Doll and Wardrobe. Comments: Bucilla, late 1920s. $200/300

172. Collection of Four Flapper Doll Kits by Bucilla 30” (76 cm.) (when assembled). Each box contains the materials and instructions for assembling flapper era boudoir dolls, except as noted on each lid (trimming and doll form not included). Included within each kid is the fabric with stamped design for embroidery work, along with all supplies for creating the costume, a pair of heeled flapper style shoes, and a woven hat in color to match the costume. Condition: contents are complete and near mint, the boxes are worn. Comments: Bucilla, 1920s, the firm was established by Bernard Ulman who began his company in the late 1800s by selling embroidery designs from a push-cart on the New York streets. Value Points: each set is designed to create a different style and fashion from the flapper Art Deco era, included are the named designs Kitty and Polly, and two other numbered 55560 and 5567. $600/800

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Edith Flack Ackley The path to success in the

174. American Cloth Doll by Edith Flack Ackley and Watercolor by Edith Flack Ackley

world of dolls may start with a simple “make a doll with what is on hand”, but often will later lead down different paths. This

12” (30 cm.) doll. 10” x 12” watercolor framed. The all-muslin doll has embroidered features, soft brown eyes in distinctive horizontal stitching, dot brows and nostrils, closed mouth, blonde yarn hair with arranged curls, stitch-jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Edith Flack Ackley, 1940s. Value Points: beautiful condition and hair, original costume. Included is framed watercolor of a similar doll by Edith Flack Ackley, original frame with Merwin’s Art Shop label. $400/500

was the case with Edith Flack Ackley. She began, as others, with the scraps from her sewing basket to create a doll for her daughter Telka, progressed into making dolls to be sold in small shops such as the New York Exchange for Woman’s Work, and eventually progressed into a very profitable enterprise of creating instructional books for others ranging from “Paper Dolls” to “Marionettes” and her very successful and useful “Dolls to Make for Fun and Profit” of 1938. In holiday catalogs of the time, these books were often advertised alongside her “Heirloom Dolls, each made by Edith Flack Ackley in early American costumes”; the book was $2, the 15” dolls were an astonishing $15 (equivalent to $310 today) at Young Books Inc. on Madison Avenue in NYC. And in the Madison Avenue doll shop of Velvalee Dickinson

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173. Three Miniature American Cloth Dolls by Edith Flack Ackley 5” (13 cm.) and 8”. Each is all muslin with distinctively-stitched black eyes, nostril dots, lips, and dot brows, and each has blonde or brunette fine yarn hair, stitch-jointed limbs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Edith Flack Ackley, 1940s. Value Points: the charming and rare miniature examples are each wearing original costumes by the artist. $400/500

(who herself later became famous as a WWII spy) one could purchase a watercolor portrait by Telka Ackley for $20 and a matching small doll by mother Edith for $4. 174.

175. Children’s Book “Thank You” by Edith Flack Ackley and Telka Ackley 5” (13 cm.) x 5”. A hardbound little children’s book with illustration of boy on rocking horse on the cover along with title “Thank You” tells the story of a little boy who forgot to say thank you for the book his mother gave him. Eventually he finds the book in his own back pocket. The “little book” is included and is preserved in a constructed flap on the last page. Copyright 1942 by F.A. Stokes Company. Very good condition. $100/200

176. Two American Cloth Dolls by Edith Flack Ackley in Original Costumes 15” (38 cm.) Each is all muslin with embroidered facial features in distinctive style such as horizontal stitching of eyes, dot brows, nostril dots, embroidered parted lips, blonde or brunette yarn hair in curls or braided coronet, stitch-

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jointed limbs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Edith Flack Ackley (blonde doll with stitchedon cloth label at back waist). Comments: Edith Flack Ackley, 1940s. Value Points: beautifully preserved doll with distinctive embroidery and shoe style, each wearing original well-detailed costume and undergarments, one with original Ackley label. $500/700 175.

177. Framed Watercolor of Edith Flack Ackley Doll by Telka Ackley 27” (69 cm.) x 21” framed. The framed and matted watercolor depicts a seated Edith Flack Ackley cloth doll with classic features, black hair with hair ribbon, wearing colonial style dress and classic Ackley shoes, a bouquet of flowers at her side and a patterned English softpaste plate at her back. Condition: excellent. Marks: Telka Ackley (signed lower right). Comments: Telka Ackley, circa 1940, working in conjunction with her mother Edith Flack Ackley, the New York artist, painted a number of watercolors to correspond with matching dolls created by her mother. The paintings were offered in various art galleries such as the Tricker Galleries in which she had a oneman exhibition, and in prestige New York toy and book stores along with Edith Flack Ackley dolls and books. $400/600

178. Collection of Ephemera Related to Edith Flack Ackley The valuable original source material includes her personal log of dolls made and presented at the New York Exchange of Woman’s Work, along 177.

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with fabric samples, and with various notes such as “to go with portraits, do not sell separately”; original photographs of dolls, vintage advertising brochures, dated newspaper articles, personal correspondence, family photographs, and even a disturbing letter from Woman’s Home Companion to Edith in April, 1944 noting “We have sold 11,983 ‘Penny’ dolls to date. I’m sorry but I believe we’ll have to concede that the original purchase price is full payment for this doll, without any royalty”. $400/600

179. American Cloth Doll by Edith Flack Ackley with Her Own Small Doll 15” (38 cm.) All-muslin doll with horizontal-embroidered black eyes, dot brows and nostrils, embroidered mouth with parted lips, unusually arranged loop curls formed of fine-thread yarn. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Edith Flack Ackley, 1940s. Value Points: the pretty doll with unusual hair is wearing original costume, undergarments, and distinctive Ackley shoes, and is carrying her own miniature cloth doll by Ackley in original costume. $500/800

180. American Cloth Doll by Edith Flack Ackley with Original Cloth Label

180. Label 11” (28 cm.) All-muslin doll with embroidered facial features, distinctive horizontally-stitched black eyes, dot brows and nostrils, embroidered lips of closed mouth, black yarn hair with chignon and side pouf curls, stitch-jointed arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Edith Flack Ackley (stitched-on cloth label). Comments: Edith Flack Ackley, 1940s. Value Points: pristine condition in most charming size, unusual coiffure, wearing original dress, undergarments, Ackley shoes, red hair ribbon and with original label. $300/400 179.

181. American Cloth Doll by Edith Flack Ackley with Matching Watercolor by Telka Ackley 21” (53 cm.) x 17” frame. 15” doll. All-muslin doll with embroidered facial features in classic Ackley manner, blonde fine yarn hair in braided coronet, stitch-jointing at shoulders and hips, and wearing original costume, apron, undergarments. Condition: fair overall, fabric worn on doll and costume, shoes lacking. Comments: Edith Flack Ackley, 1940s. Value Points: included is an original water color of very similar doll drawn and colored by Telka Ackley, with unusual detail of a hanging painting on the wall behind the doll. $500/700

182. American Cloth Doll by Edith Flack Ackley with Her Own Little Doll 11” (28 cm.) All-muslin doll with embroidered facial features, black horizontally-stitched eyes, dot brows and nostrils, embroidered parted lips, stitch-jointed shoulders and hips. Condition: very good, some dustiness. Comments: Edith Flack Ackley, 1940s. Value Points: wearing original dress, undergarments, shoes, black beads and hair ribbon, and carrying her own little 5” miniature Ackley doll with original costume. $400/600

183. American Cloth Doll by Edith Flack Ackley and Her Smaller Doll 15” (38 cm.) All-muslin doll with embroidered facial features, black horizontally-stitched eyes,

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dot brows and nostrils, embroidered lips of open mouth, blonde yarn hair in arranged ringlet curls, stitch-jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Edith Flack Ackley, 1940s. Value Points: with distinctively arranged curls, the doll is wearing original costume (paper label pinned to back “Deborah, a Little Girl of Pioneer Days”) including Ackley shoes and is carrying a small Ackley doll with original costume, shoes, bonnet, basket and beaded necklace and brooch. $500/800

184. American Framed Watercolor of Ackley Doll by Telka Ackley 20” (51 cm.) x 16”. The watercolor depicts a seated cloth doll in blue dress with white straw bonnet, a bouquet of daisies on her lap, with colorful wallpaper in background. The watercolor is signed Telka Ackley, and in original frame under glass. Excellent condition. 1940s. $300/400 183.

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187. English Doll Sewing Ensemble “Little Dressmakers” by Spear’s Games

5” (13 cm.) All-muslin doll with tiny embroidered facial features, red hair of fine yarn thread, stitch-jointed arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Made by Edith F. Ackley (original cloth label). Comments: Edith Flack Ackley, 1940s. Value Points: pristine condition, the doll is wearing original colonial style dress, bonnet, undergarments and shoes, and has original Ackley label. $300/400

11” (28 cm.) x 7” box. With a cardboard box labeled “Little Dressmakers” and with colorful illustration of children dressing their dolls are patterns for doll costumes along with cut-out cotton costumes with stamped designs for embroidery. Contents are excellent, box is somewhat worn. The box is labeled “Spear’s Games of Great Britain, manufactured at The Spear Works Bavaria”. Circa 1930s. $200/300

186. Five Books by Edith Flack Ackley

188. American Child’s Sewing Ensemble “Jean Darling’s Art Needlework Outfit”

10” x 7” each. Including A Doll Shop of Your Own, 1941 Frederick Stokes, with illustrations by Telka Ackley; Dolls to Make for Fun and Profit, with illustrations by Telka Ackley, Lippincott, 1938; Holiday Cards for You to Make, with illustrations by Telka Ackley. Stokes, 1940; Paper Dolls, Their History and How to Make Them. Illustrations by Telka Ackley, 1939, Lippincott; and Marionettes with illustrations by Marjorie Flack, 1929, Frederick Stokes. Good/very good overall, each with dust jacket except Marionettes. $150/200

13” (33 cm.) x 9” box, 5” doll. Within a cardboard box labeled “Jean Darling’s Art Needlework Outfit” with images of the child star on the cover is a small all-bisque doll marked “Japan”, a wooden embroidery hoop, stamped doll costumes ready for embroidery and assembly, along with threads, needles, thimble, scissors, and a publicity card relating the story of Jean Darling who was

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a regular in the Our Gang series from 1927-1929. Condition: contents excellent, box somewhat worn. Comments: the set was published by Standard Colorphone, 1927. Value Points: unusual ensemble with tie-in to young Hollywood child star of the silent film era. $300/400

189. American Child’s Sewing Ensemble “Art Embroidery Outfit” by Pressman 13” (33 cm.) x 12” box. 6” doll. Within a cardboard box labeled “Art Embroidery Outfit” with colorful image of child embroidering costumes for their dolls is a fitted arrangement of all-bisque doll surrounded by a number of stamped costumes, designed to be cut out, assembled and embroidered, along with embroidery threads. Condition: contents very good, costumes are uncut and near mint, box has wear. Marks: J. Pressman & Co New York. Comments: founded by Jack Pressman in the early post WWI days in New York, the company flourished during the 1920s with his indoor activity games, building sets and sewing kits. During the 1930s, the firm boomed with licensed toys including Little Orphan Annie and Dick Tracy. Value Points: rare to find American sewing ensemble set with eight original stamped costume designs. $300/400

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wig, muslin stitch-jointing at shoulders, disc-jointed slim legs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 970177 Made in Germany US Zone). Comments: Kathe Kruse, early 1950s, the series XIV was known as The Slim Grandchild, the costumed child appeared in catalogs as Eike, wearing original blue and white striped two-piece costume with middy collar, red shoes, socks, undergarments. $600/800

193. German Cloth Character Doll “Hampelchen” by Kathe Kruse, Series XII, U.S. Zone Era 18” (46 cm.) All-cloth doll with stitched-on three-back-seam head, pressed and oil-painted facial features, blue painted eyes with brown eyeliner, white eye dots, black and brown upper eyeliner, nostril dots, closed mouth, painted brown hair with forelock curls, blushed cheeks and ears, stitch-jointed shoulders, loosely sewn-on legs with ribbon that attaches to button at back torso to hold seated or standing pose. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Kathe Kruse 819341 Made in US Zone Germany (feet). Comments: Kathe Kruse, circa 1945, the “Hampelchen” model, the doll was also known as Gluckskind (Child of Fortune), originally designed by Igor von Jakimow series XII-H in 1935. Value Points: fine original state of preservation and painting, the doll has original costume, undergarment, shoes, and original paper label stamped “Made in US Zone” and hand-lettered “Peggy”. $800/1000

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191. German Character Doll by Kathe Kruse, Series XIV 18” (46 cm.) Tortulon swivel head with matte painted undercoat, painted blue eyes, white eye dots, black and brown upper eyeliner, one-stroke brows, nostrils dots, closed mouth, blonde human hair

14” (36 cm.) Swivel head with painted complexion and facial features, small brown eyes, white eye dots, black and brown upper eyeliner, short stroke brows, nostrils dots, closed mouth, brunette hair in braids, 193.

hair in side-parted boyish style, firmly-stuffed cloth body, stitch-jointed shoulders, disc-jointing at hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Made in Germany US Zone Kathe Kruse 130622 (feet) Kathe Kruse Made in US Zone (paper tag, and hand lettered “Roderich IX 115”). Comments: Kathe Kruse, circa 1945. Value Points: perfectlypreserved, the little boy has original hair, fine complexion, is wearing original red boy’s suit with white trim and belt, cap, red socks, shoes, has original tag and is in original box also lettered “Roderich IX 115”. $800/1000

196. German Character Doll “Esther” with Rare Side-Glancing Eyes by Kathe Kruse, Series XIV 18” (46 cm.) Tortulon swivel head with matte

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firmly-stuffed cloth body, stitch-jointed shoulders, disc-jointing at hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Made in Germany US Zone Kathe Kruse 130970 (feet) Kathe Kruse Made in US Zone (paper tag, and hand lettered “Annerle IX 205”). Comments: Kathe Kruse, circa 1945. Value Points: in pristine original condition, the doll is presented in her original box which is also labeled “Annerle IX 205”, and is wearing her original costume. $800/1000

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painted undercoat, painted blue side-glancing eyes, white eye dots, black and brown upper eyeliner, one-stroke angled brows, nostrils dots, closed moth, brunette wig, muslin stitch-jointing at shoulders, disc-jointed slim legs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 27034 Kathe Kruse Made in Germany US Zone. Comments: Kathe Kruse, early 1950s, the series XIV was known as The Slim Grandchild. Value Points: in pristine condition, the doll is wearing original red plaid ensemble, undergarments, shoes and socks, and has original paper label Kathe Kruse with hand lettered notation “Esther XIV 307” and has rare painted side-glancing eyes. $800/1100

195. German Character Doll, “Roderick”, by Kathe Kruse, Series IX, in Original Box 14” (36 cm.) Swivel head with painted complexion and facial features, small brown eyes, white eye dots, black and brown upper eyeliner, short stroke brows, nostrils dots, closed mouth, brunette human 195.

The Miniature Wax Dolls of Marguerite Uebel

197. German Waxed Miniature Doll by Marquerite Uebel in Costume of Schwalm Hesse 7” (18 cm.) Wax-over-stockinette form, painted blue eyes and facial features, brunette mohair wig, posed on original base. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Schwalm Hessen (ink lettered name on Uebel red heart wrist label). Comments: Marquerite Uebel, 1950s. Value Points: the rare doll wears her traditional costume of the Schwalm region including fourteen-layered skirt, coiffe and bodice trimmed with embroidered epaulets which match her stocking garters. $400/500

In the post-war years, 1948-1960, Marquerite Uebel of Germany joined the ranks of women seeking to support herself and others in her cottage industry working with materials found on hand. Her dolls were formed

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7” (18 cm.) Wax-over-stockinette form, painted blue eyes and facial features, brunette mohair wig, posed on original base. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Gareboden Niederbayern Bayerwald Marg Uebel Munchen (ink lettered name on Uebel red heart wrist label). Comments: Marquerite Uebel, 1950s. Value

and hand-painted, and wearing extraordinary tiny multi-layered costumes trimmed with embroidery and beadwork, hand-sewn by local needlewomen. Most were purchased by

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Points: the rare doll wears her traditional costume of the Bavarian region of Niederbayern Bayerwald highlighted by thick woolen skirt with bands of ribbons, green embroidered apron, beaded vest, embroidered bonnet, and floral bouquet. $400/500

199. German Waxed Miniature Doll by Marquerite Uebel in Original Costume 7” (18 cm.) Wax-over-stockinette form, painted blue eyes and facial features, brunette mohair wig, posed on original base. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Das Lenerl aus Bayern M.U. (ink lettered on Uebel red heart wrist label). Comments: 201.

Marquerite Uebel, 1950s. Value Points: the rare doll wears her traditional costume of blue flowered gown with contrasting flowered cotton apron, feathered straw bonnet, red shoes, and carries polka dot parasol and bouquet of flowers. $400/500

200. German Waxed Miniature Doll by Marquerite Uebel in Costume of Schwalm Hesse 7” (18 cm.) Wax-over-stockinette form, painted blue eyes and facial features, brunette mohair wig, posed on original base. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Schwalm Hessen (ink lettered name on Uebel red heart wrist label). Comments: Marquerite Uebel, 1950s. Value Points: the rare doll wears her traditional costume of the Schwalm region including fourteen-layered skirt, coiffe and bodice trimmed with embroidered epaulets which match her stocking garters; the costume is identical to #197 except variation in apron and colors of coiffe and epaulets. $400/500

201. German Waxed Miniature Doll by Marquerite Uebel in Costume of Dolomite with Furnishings 8” (20 cm.) Wax-over-stockinette form, painted blue eyes and facial features, brunette mohair wig, posed on original base. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Dolomiten Sudtirol M. Uebel (ink lettered name on Uebel red heart wrist label). Comments: Marquerite Uebel, 1950s. Value Points: wearing traditional costume of the Dolomite region in southern Tyrol, comprising black taffeta brocade skirt under cut-work fringed apron, beaded trim on bodice and elaborate high beaded coiffe. Included is a set of wooden furniture with hand-painted floral decorations, attributed to Kuhn. $600/800 200.

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202. Pair, German Cloth Dolls with Set of Painted Wooden Furnishings 7” (18 cm.) Each all-stockinette doll has stitch-shaped and painted facial features, stitched-on floss wig, jointed legs, and each is wearing original costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (see photograph, original paper labels). Comments: circa 1940s. Value Points: the very expressive dolls, original costumes, are presented with vintage wooden furnishings with floral painted decorations attributed to Dora Kuhn. $300/400

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204. German Stockinette Doll with Embroidered Features and Original Costume 14” (36 cm.) Stockinette cloth doll with egg-shaped head, stitch-shaped mouth, embroidered blue sideglancing eyes with lavish thick brows, closed mouth with outlined lips, blonde yarn hair, stitch-jointed arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent, water spot on one leg. Comments: Germany, circa 1930. Value Points: wonderful expression on the embroidered face, the doll is wearing well-detailed Bavarian costume with embroidered details. $300/400

203. German Cloth Character Girl with Little Wooden Doll 10” (25 cm.) All-muslin doll with stitch-shaped facial features, tiny blue eyes, ball-shaped nose, painted lips, blonde thread wig with braids, stitch-jointed arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, mystery maker, circa 1930s. Value Points: expressive impish features, the little girl is wearing original costume, and is carrying little wooden-headed doll and leather satchel. $200/300 203.

205. German Wooden Doll and Her Doll Furniture with Provenance 11” (28 cm.) Carved wooden head with full cheeks, solid dome, simplistically-painted facia features, large outlined round eyes, blushed cheeks, blonde thread hair in coiled braids, muslin body with stitchjointed limbs, wearing original costume. Along with a set of wooden dollhouse furnishing with painted floral decorations, including cupboard, table, two chairs, bed, cradle and blanket chest. Marks: Orig. Margaret Meng Puppe (doll). Comments: Germany, circa 1945. An accompanying letter recites 205.

the doll and furniture history. After WWII, the organization CARE was founded to send aid packages to survivors of WWII. One Oregon family, as part of their church’s CARE outreach adopted the Weise family of war-torn Glucksburg in northern Germany. As a thank you, the Weise family sent packages back to Oregon with hand-crafted items. This doll, her additional costume, and the furniture, along with a Christmas card dated “Glucksburg, 1951 always gratefully yours” from the Weise family have been preserved intact since that time. $600/800 206. Detail

206. German Carved Wooden Character Doll with Amusing Face 12” (30 cm.) Carved wooden solid domed head with unusual carving of very full cheeks and chin, painted brown hair with forehead curls, tiny button-shaped rosy-tipped nose, painted “O” shaped blue eyes, muslin body with stitch-jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Peter (hand lettered wrist tag, initialed with intertwined RH on backside). Comments: maker and age uncertain. Value Points: wonderful expression with unusual carving and painting, original Bavarian embroidered costume. $400/500 206.

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BAPS, The Dolls and Puppets of Hilda Bartel and Edith Van Arps Although the charming and imaginative cloth puppets and dolls of the cottage industry known as BAPS flourished mostly in the post WWII years after its founders fled from East Berlin to Bavaria, it is also true that Hilda Bartel had been engaged in the creation of the miniature puppets for some time previously, an important group of which early pieces were owned by Jonathan Green. The dolls have the distinctive construction of the Bavarian examples, but are recognizable by their unusually large weighted bases. These early pieces were likely made between 1935-1940, while the final dolls and puppet production of the Bavarian era ended in 1965.

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207. German Cloth Puppets of the Cinderella Tale by Hilda Bartel 4 ½” (11 cm.) -5” dolls. 9” overall. Nine dolls, each with flat-dimensional cloth head having hand-painted facial features in a variation of expressions, and posable bodies, attached to original metal puppet rod with heavy weighted base, include Poor Cinderella, Cinderella at the Ball, Prince Charming, two wicked stepsisters, wicked stepmother, Page, Fairy Godmother, and Cinderella Bride, each with original costume designed to emphasize its role. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Edith Bartel, pre-BAPS, circa 1935, the weighted bases are notably larger than later models. Value Points: very rare early work by the celebrated artist in impeccable condition, with rare examples. $800/1000

208. German Cloth Puppets of the Snow White and Seven Dwarfs Tale by Hilda Bartel 3” (8 cm.) - 5” dolls. 8” overall. Nine dolls, each with flat-dimensional cloth head having hand-painted facial features and posable bodies, attached to original metal puppet rod with heavy weighted base, include Snow 208.

White, Huntsman, and Seven Dwarfs, each with original costume designed to emphasize its role. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Edith Bartel, pre-BAPS, circa 1935, the age distinguished by the heavy weighted bases are notably larger than later models. Value Points: a rare early set in impeccable condition. $600/800

209. German Cloth Puppets of Little Red Riding Hood Tale by Hilda Bartel 4” (10 cm.) -5” dolls, 8” overall. Four dolls, each with flat-dimensional cloth head having hand-painted facial features and posable bodies, attached 209. to original metal puppet rod with heavy weighted base, include Little Red Riding Hood, Grandmother, Mother, Woodcutter, each with original costume designed to emphasize its role, along with brown yarn-wrapped Wolf. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Edith Bartel, pre-BAPS, circa 1935, the age distinguished by the heavy weighted bases which are notably larger than later models. Value Points: wonderful detail of layered costumes, and yarn-wrapped animal of the rare early set. $600/800

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head, except four with stitched-on nose, having hand-painted facial features and posable bodies, attached to original metal puppet rod with heavy weighted base, include bearded Burgermeister, his daughter, two Cavaliers, Nun, and Mother Superior nun. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Edith Bartel, pre-BAPS, circa 1935, the age distinguished by the heavy weighted bases which are notably larger than later puppet construction. Value Points: unusual characters with great detail of original costumes. $500/700

210. German Cloth Puppets of Men in Occupational Roles by Hilda Bartel 5 ½” (14 cm.) dolls. 8 ½” overall. Six dolls, each with flat-dimensional cloth head, except stitched-on nose, having hand-painted facial features and posable bodies, attached to original metal puppet rod with heavy weighted base, include six different men (one a lamplighter) each with original costume designed to emphasize its occupational role. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Edith Bartel, pre-BAPS, circa 1935, the age distinguished by the heavy weighted bases which are notably larger than later puppet construction. Value Points: great detail of highly-characterized faces in wonderfully-preserved condition. $500/800

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215. German Cloth Puppets of Theatrical Characters by Hilda Bartel 5” (13 cm.) Six dolls, each with flat-dimensional 212.

212. German Theatre and Scenes in Original Box by BAPS 20” (51 cm.) x 16” x 7”d. Presented in original decorative box is a folding theatre designed original yellow paint, red fabric curtain, wooden floor and various interchangeable scenes. Near mint condition. Germany, BAPS, 1950s. $200/400

213. German Cloth Circus Puppets by BAPS on Original Card 4” (10 cm.) -6” dolls, 8” overall. Each has cloth face with hand-painted features, the two clowns with attached nose, wrapped posable armature body, delicate fleece yarn hair, attached to metal weighted rods, and each wearing original costume representing circus performers including clown balancing a ballerina on his hand, and a rare polar bear with red ball. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, BAPS, circa 1950s. Value Points: wonderful original state of preservation of vibrantly costumed characters, the set is still preserved tied on to its original cardboard base. $800/1000

214. Five German Cloth Circus Puppets by BAPS on Original Card 4 ½” (11 cm.) -5 ½” dolls. 7” overall. Each has cloth face with hand-painted features, the two clowns with attached nose, wrapped posable armature body, delicate fleece yarn hair, attached to metal weighted rods, and each wearing original costume including rare white poodle with parasol, Devil, and unusual child fairy with magic wand.

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cloth head, except one with stitched-on nose, having hand-painted facial features and posable bodies, attached to original metal puppet rod with heavy weighted base, each with elaborate original costume to depict their

role. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Edith Bartel, pre-BAPS, circa 1935, the age distinguished by the heavy weighted bases which are notably larger than later puppet construction. Value Points: all original, wonderful detail of original costumes. $400/600

216. Nine German Cloth Puppets of Medieval Figures by Hilda Bartel 5” (13 cm.) -6”. dolls, 9” overall. Nine dolls, each with flat-dimensional cloth head, except four with stitched-on nose, having hand-painted facial features and posable bodies, attached to original metal puppet rod with heavy weighted base, include various warriors in different uniforms, Priest, and three unusual felt hooded characters. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Edith Bartel, pre-BAPS, circa 1935, the age distinguished by the heavy weighted bases which are notably larger than later puppet construction. Value Points: very rare group, of which no others are known to exist. $700/900

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board with trees and scenery, presented in original box. Excellent condition. Germany, BAPS, 1950s. $200/300

218. Eleven German Cloth Character Dolls by BAPS 4” (10 cm.) -9”. Each has cloth face with hand-painted features, wrapped posable armature body, delicate fleece yarn hair, metal feet and original costume. Included are various characters from German fairy tale or nursery rhymes, Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, BAPS, circa 1950s. Value Points: wonderful original state of preservation of vibrantly costumed characters. $800/1000

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219. Eleven German Cloth Character Storybook Puppets by BAPS

18” (46 cm.) x 8”. Designed for use with interchangeable scenic props is a back

3” (8 cm.) -5” dolls. 7” overall. Each has cloth face with hand-painted features, wrapped posable armature body, delicate fleece yarn hair, attached to metal weighted rods, and each wearing original costume representing various storybook characters, and including rare Spider from Little Miss Muffet. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, BAPS, circa 1950s. Value Points: wonderful original state of preservation of vibrantly costumed characters. $600/800

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220. Collection of Ten Miniature Cloth Dollhouse Dolls by Erna Meyer 4 ½” (11 cm.) Cloth dolls with modeled and painted facial features, mohair wig, armature padded bodies allowing for articulation, flat feet designed to allow standing. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Erna Meyer, circa 1945, who began making dolls from scraps and remnants just after WWI to support friends and family. Value Points: a charming group, the dolls are wearing their original traditional costumes, one with original tag. $300/400

221. German Character Doll “Mr. Sandman” Inspired by 1959 German TV 23” (58 cm.) Swivel head with unusual facial shape, pointy nose, applied round black eyes with painted white eye dots, closed mouth with attached beige yarn beard, fringed blonde/beige yarn hair under attached red felt cap, five-piece toddler body. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Mr. Sandman, the doll was inspired by the 1959 East German TV children’s show which celebrated fantasy dreams to far-away exotic places, Maker unknown, circa 1960, the show was so beloved that dolls were made of the character Mr. Sandman. Value Points: rare doll with captivating presence, original finish, wearing original corduroy pants, red flannel jacket with white buttons, green felt cape, shoes. $400/500

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223. Five German Felt Bunnies in Costume by Kunstlerpuppe, GDR 8” (20 cm.) -13”. Each of five bunnies has felt head with attached felt ears, black shoe-button eyes, embroidered mouth, black nose, whiskers, padded posable armature body, and is posed in humanlike standing manner. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Original N Kunstlerpuppe (two with original paper labels). Comments: East Germany, late 1950s/1960s. Comments: each of the bunny family is wearing original felt and cotton costume. $300/400

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222. Pair, German Cloth Characters by Kunstlerpuppe, GDR 8” (20 cm.) - 14”. Each has highly-textured fabric face with stitchshaped exaggerated features of bespectacled men with painted facial features, glued down hair with stylized sideburns, posed standing or seated holding a sewing needle in hand. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Original N kunstlerpuppe Made in GDR. (paper label on one). Comments: Germany, 1960s. Value Points: well-preserved with amusing caricature faces, the pair are wearing original costumes. $400/500

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224. German Cloth Doll in Original Bavarian Costume 15” (38 cm.) Stockinette doll with oval-shaped face, stitchshaped features, embroidered features, stitch-outlined eyes with lashes and brows, stitched mouth, brown yarn hair, stitch-jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, maker unknown, circa 1930s. Value Points: charming

cloth doll, with wonderful expression on side-glancing eyes, original loden wool Bavarian costume with embroidered details, leggings, knit cap and shoes. $300/400

225. Two German Felt Dolls with Glass Eyes 13” (33 cm.) Each has pressed felt head with swivel head, blue glass eyes, closed mouth, light blonde mohair stitched-on curly wig, one with felt body having jointing at shoulders and hips, wearing pink cotton dress, undergarments, socks and shoes, and the other with cotton twill body jointed at shoulders and hips wearing original costume. Condition: very good, slight dustiness. Comments: Germany, circa 1950. Value Points: nice pair of glass-eyed felt dolls in the Steiff manner. $300/400

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226. German Wooden Two-Sided Dollhouse and Furnishings by Dora Kuhn 24” (61 cm.) x 17” x 21”. The all-wooden Bavarian style cottage with steeped roof and well-detailed window boxes and balconies on one exterior side, is designed for access on two opposite sides, comprising four total rooms, and is generously furnished with matching furniture with hand-painted details. Excellent condition. Germany, attributed to Dora Kuhn, circa 1940s. $400/500

227. German Cloth Doll with Hand-Painted Features 13” (33 cm.) Flat-dimensional cotton twill head with back head seam, painted facial features, blue outlined eyes, painted lashes, blushed eye shadow and cheeks, outlined nostrils, closed mouth with upturned lip corners, blonde floss thread wig in long curls, jointed arms and legs, mitten hands, defined thumbs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany. Mystery maker, circa 1930s. Value Points: well-preserved cloth doll with fine painting, original dress with felt belt and rick-rack trim, undergarments, socks, red shoes. $300/400 226. Back

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228. German Miniature Playground with Toys and Nine Animal Children by Fritz Wagner 15” (38 cm.) x 15”. 3” animals. A wooden based white-wooden fenced playground is arranged with seven various wooden playground toys including swings and slides, with nine dogs and cats of flock-finished composition with black bead eyes and whiskers, articulated body and original costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Handwork Kunsterschutz West Germany (paper labels on some animals). Comments: Fritz Wagner Arts and Crafts, the firm began in the 1940s in Rodental, eventually creating more than 300 animal molds, each was hand-painted. Value Points: wonderful miniature ensemble with rare animals and playthings. $500/700

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229. Seven German Miniature Animals by Fritz Wagner Arts and Crafts 3 ½” (9 cm.) Each is of flocked finish over composition with black or green beaded eyes, hand-painted features, posable body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Handwork Kunsterschutz West Germany (paper labels on some animals). Comments: Fritz Wagner Arts and Crafts, circa 1940. Value Points: in pristine condition, the collection includes five yellow ducks and two black cats, each with original costume. $300/400

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jointing at shoulders, disc-jointed hips. Condition: very good, hair somewhat cropped, hands and feet worn. Marks: 3085 3779 (feet). Comments: VEB, Kathe Kruse successors, mid-1950s. Value Points: the boy wears original costume of woolen trousers, purple double-breasted vest, jacket and cap, black buckled shoes. $400/500

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231. German Cloth Character Girl by Kathe Kruse, Series I in Original Costume

20” (51 cm.) Cloth-over-paper-mache socket head, painted complexion and facial features, small brown eyes with pronounced black and brown upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blonde side-parted boy’s human hair wig, cloth body, stitch-

17” (43 cm.) Cloth doll with stitched-on three-seam head, pressed and painted facial features, brown hair with curls onto forehead, painted outlined blue eyes, black and brown upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, nostril accents, closed mouth, blushed plump cheeks and ears, firmly-stuffed cloth body. Stitch-jointing at shoulders, disc-jointed hips. Condition: very good, light touch up, some body spotting. Marks: 823307 Kathe Kruse (feet). Comments: Kathe Kruse, Series I, mid-1930s. Value Points:

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wearing original costume comprising flowered crepe dress with matching bonnet, undergarment, socks, shoes. $400/500

232. German Cloth Character “Rosl” by Kathe Kruse, Series X 14” (36 cm.) All-cloth doll with stitched-on three-seam head, painted brown hair with forelock curls, painted brown eyes, black and brown upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, closed mouth, stitch-jointed shoulders, disc-jointed legs, plaid dress, original undergarments, socks. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Kathe Kruse 820337 (feet, and other illegible marks) Kathe Kruse Made in US Zone Germany (and hand lettered “Rosl” on paper tag). Comments: Kathe Kruse, circa 1945, the series X was first introduced in 1935 designed to appeal to the buyer on a budget. Value Points: fine original condition and painting which is well preserved, original paper tag. $600/800

233. German Cloth Character Boy by Kathe Kruse, Series I in Original Costume 17” (43 cm.) Cloth doll with stitched-on three-seam head, pressed and painted facial features, brown hair with curls onto forehead, painted outlined blue eyes, black and brown upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, nostril accents, closed mouth, blushed plump cheeks and ears, firmly-stuffed cloth body. stitch-jointing at shoulders, disc-jointed hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 82088 Kathe Kruse (feet). Comments: Kathe Kruse, Series I, mid-1930s. Value Points: fine original condition, the boy wears his original Tyrolean costume with embroidered details. $700/900

234. German Cloth Character by VEB 18” (46 cm.) Cloth-over-paper-mache swivel head, painted complexion and facial features, painted brown eyes, black and brown upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, original brunette human hair wig, muslin firmlystuffed body, stitch-jointing at shoulders, disc-jointed hips, costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Kathe Kruse 1 8209 (feet). Comments: VEB, successors to Kathe Kruse, early 1950s. Value Points: original painting is well preserved. $700/900 234.

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236. Four German Miniature Wooden Dolls in Original Costumes 3” (8 cm.) Each is all wooden with ball-shaped head, painted hair, three with rounded ruddy nose, man with side-glancing bead eyes and cigarette, and women with eyes painted closed. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1930s. Value Points: the amusing characters are wearing factory original costumes. $200/300

237. Two German All-Wooden Grodnertal Dolls in the Art Deco Style 6” (15 cm.) Each is all wooden with one-piece head and torso, ballshaped head with painted hair and simplistically painted facial features, jointing at shoulders and hips, flat feet for posing. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 235.

235. Four German Wooden Character Dolls in Chef Uniforms by Zwergtruhe 14” (36 cm.) Each is all wooden doll with ball-shaped swivel head, ruddy complexion, and having cartoonish-style painted facial features, rounded nose, applied ears (one is missing one ear), swivel waist, jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, over-sized feet with painted shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Zwergtruhe ein Qualitatsbegriff ges gesch (paper label on feet) Made in Germany (stamp on feet). Comments: Germany, circa 1940s/1950s. Value Points: the four amusing dolls with wonderful articulation are perfectly preserved, each wearing a different chef occupational costume. $600/800 236.

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1930s. Value Points: the pair are wearing original amusing costumes of the era, he in rakish plaid suit and cap, and she with dress, black velvet coat and wide feathered hat. $400/500

238. German Carved Wooden Faces of Max and Moritz by Heinzeller

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5” (13 cm.) Each is chip-carved face with defined and painted features, carved brown or red hair, hollow holes as eyes designed to allow light through. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: W. u M. Heinzeller Holzschnitzerei... Obergammergau (paper label). Comments: Germany, circa 1930s, the figures represent the storybook characters Max and Moritz. Value Points: amusing characterizations, original paper label. $200/300

blue eyes, closed mouth with defined teeth, pin and dowel jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, painted black ankle boots. Condition: very good, original finish with appealing rubbed patina, one foot front chipped. Comments: Dolomite region of Alps, maker unknown, circa 1930s. Value Points: appealing expression and finish, the little boy is holding his own miniature carved wooden Pinocchio. $300/400

240. Three German Wooden Character Dolls in Occupational Uniforms by Zwergtruhe 14” (36 cm.) Each is all wooden doll with ball-shaped swivel head, ruddy complexion, and having cartoonish-style painted facial features, rounded nose, applied ears, black fleecy moustache, swivel waist, jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, over-sized feet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Zwergtruhe ein Qualitatsbegriff ges gesch (paper label on feet) Made in Germany (stamp on feet). Comments: Germany, circa 1940s/1950s. Value Points: three models from the amusing occupational series with well-defined details, cartoonish facial painting and original costumes and accessories. $400/600

239. Carved Wooden Boy and His Toy Pinocchio from Dolomites 10” (25 cm.) One-piece chip-carved wooden head and torso depicting a young lad with smiling expression, carved bobbed hair, carved and tinted facial features, small 239.

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242. German Character Girl by Kathe Kruse, US Zone, Series XI 19” (48 cm.) Tortulon swivel head, painted complexion and facial features, green/brown outlined eyes, black and brown upper eyeliner, white eye dots, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blonde human hair in short bob with floral coronet, firmly-stuffed body with stitch jointing at shoulders and discjointing at hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Kathe Kruse Made in Germany US Zone 554131 (feet). Kathe Kruse Made in Western Germany (paper tag). Comments: Kathe Kruse, circa 1952, Series XI. Value Points: wonderful state of preservation, wearing original sheer nylon party dress with crepe under-slip, lace collar, undergarments, coronet, socks and shoes. $500/600

243. German Easter Novelty Vignette of Bunny and Chicks 4 ½” (11 cm.) Arranged upon a heavy board leaf-shaped base is a ladder and tree with velvet pipe cleaner flowers. Standing alongside is a rough-textured bunny wearing original red dress and carrying a little basket. A yellow velvet pipe cleaner chick is climbing the ladder and a rooster stands below. The underside is stamped Made in Germany. Excellent condition. Circa 1930. $200/300

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241. German Character Doll “Stefan” by Kathe Kruse, US Zone, Series VIII 20” (51 cm.) Swivel head, painted complexion and facial features, blue outlined eyes, black and brown upper eyeliner, white eye dots, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blonde human hair in short boyish bob, firmly-stuffed slender body with stitch jointing at shoulders and disc-jointing at hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 26 Jul 1957 Made in Germany US Zone (left foot) Kathe Kruse (right foot) Original Kathe Kruse Puppe booklet, and lettered “VIII T Stefan 463”. Comments: Kathe Kruse, US Zone era, 1957. Value Points: in near mint condition, the boy wearing original blue overalls, red and white checkered shirt with matching handkerchief, red shoes. $700/900 243.

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244. Eleven German Mohair Animals by Steiff, 1950s Era Each is of firmly-stuffed mohair, including 10” Snobby grey poodle with swivel head, jointed limbs, amber eyes, red collar, Steiff button and yellow tag 5322 and Steiff Snobby paper label with Eulan stamp; 6 ½”h. Sonny bunny with swivel head, upright ears, amber eyes, Steiff button and yellow tag 2990/17, and Steiff Sonny paper label with Eulan stamp; 6” Snobby black poodle with swivel head, jointed limbs, amber eyes, red collar, Steiff Snobby paper label; 7” golden Original Teddy with swivel head, jointed limbs, amber eyes, felt paw pads, Steiff button and yellow cloth tag 0201(?)/17 and Steiff Original Teddy paper label with Eulan label; two 7” bunnies as hand puppets with cone-shaped felt skirts, one with original Steiff button; 5”l. Lamby with green glass eyes and brass bell, Steiff paper label Lamby; 6” brown Jocko with felt face and paws, Steiff paper label Jocko; 5” running Bunny with swivel head, glass eyes, original Steiff paper label and button in ear; 4” seated lion with amber eyes, original button; and 9”l. alligator as hand puppet with green glass eyes and red felt lined mouth. All excellent condition. Germany, Steiff, 1950s era. $800/1200

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brown outlined eyes, black and brown upper eyeliner, white eye dots, accented nostrils, closed mouth, light brown human hair in braids, firmly-stuffed body with stitch jointing at shoulders and disc-jointing at hips. Condition: generally excellent, one shoe strap broken. Marks: Kathe Kruse Made in Germany US Zone 44028 (feet). Comments: Kathe Kruse, circa 1952. Value Points: wonderful state of preservation, wearing original blouse and cotton skirt, patterned red scarf, undergarments, socks, and shoes, and with original tag. $500/600

246. German Character Girl “Mimerle” by Kathe Kruse, US Zone, Series IX H, in Original Box 14” (36 cm.) Tortulon swivel head, painted facial features, small blue eyes, black and brown upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, brunette human hair with bangs and coiled braids, cloth body with stitch-jointing at shoulders, disc-jointing at hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 553055 Made in US Zone Germany Kathe Kruse (feet) Kathe Kruse Made in Western Germany (neck paper tags), Comments: Kathe Kruse, series IX H, the box is handlettered “Mimerle 206”, late 1950s. Value Points: pristine condition, wearing red polka dot nylon dress with matching panties, lace-edged Peter Pan collar, sheer white apron, undergarments, socks and red shoes, and in original labeled box. $400/500

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247. German Character Girl “Flori” by Kathe Kruse, US Zone, Series XII H, in Original Box 14” (36 cm.) Tortulon swivel head, painted facial features, brown eyes, black and brown upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blonde human hair with bangs and short bob, cloth body with stitch-jointing at shoulders, disc-jointing at hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 432044 Made in US Zone Germany Kathe Kruse (feet) Kathe Kruse (neck and wrist paper tags). Comments: Kathe Kruse, series XII H, the doll in this costume was named “Flori” in the company catalog, late 1950s. Value Points: pristine condition, wearing original red and white striped pinafore 249.

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248. German Character Girl “Esther” by Kathe Kruse, US Zone, Series XII H, in Original Box 14” (36 cm.) Tortulon swivel head, painted facial features, brown eyes, black and brown upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blonde human hair with bangs and long flowing curls, cloth body with stitchjointing at shoulders, disc-jointing at hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 431626 Made in US Zone Germany Kathe Kruse (feet) Kathe Kruse Made in Western Germany (neck paper tags). Comments: Kathe Kruse, series XII H, the box is hand-lettered “Esther 212”, late 1950s. Value Points: pristine condition, wearing original nylon white party dress with cut-work detailing, buttons, nylon slip, undergarment, pink floral coronet, socks, shoes, and preserved in original box. $400/500

249. German Promotional Caricature Doll for Fewa Detergent in Original Presentation 16” (41 cm.) x 7” box. 4” doll. Still tied into original cardboard box with colorful cover and lace paper edging is a miniature doll with cartoon-style face and original costume, along with four (empty) miniature boxes of Fewa detergent, scrub bar, wooden scrub board, laundry clothes line and wooden pins. Condition: generally excellent, slight dustiness. Comments: circa 1940, promotional presentation for the popular German detergent of 1930s, 1940s, is preserved intact. $300/400

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250. Trio of Swiss Dolls by Sasha Morgenthaler with Original Glunk Costumes 11” (28 cm.) Each doll has waxed finish head and body, with hand-painted facial features, the boy with sculpted hair and the two girls with brunette mohair wigs. Condition: generally excellent, paint worn on shoe of one girl. Comments: the dolls were created by Sasha Morgenthaler and fitted with costumes from the various cantons of Switzerland by K. Glunk, circa 1950s. Value Points: very rare to find, each doll has a different facial expression, and each is wearing superbly detailed original costume. $900/1100

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251. American Carved Wooden Doll “Melissa” for Capesley Dolls of Philadelphia 17” (43 cm.) All wooden doll with one-piece head and torso, ball-shaped head, painted facial

features, blue eyes with curly painted upper lashes, single stroke brows, nostril accents, narrow closed mouth with painted center line, blonde yarn hair in ringlet curls, jointing at shoulders and hips, large flat-bottomed feet with painted Mary Jane shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: US Pat 140304 (painted on back) An original creation exclusive with Capesley Dolls Philadelphia Pa *patent pending/This is Melissa in her Summer Frock (paper label). Comments: American, 1930s/mystery maker. This doll and #252, 253, and 256 are each marked with US patent number 140304, which number does not correspond to these dolls. Value Points: a charming and curious doll of mystery, wearing original summer dimity dress and undergarments of the 1900 era. $600/800

252. American Wooden Mystery Doll in Petite Size 13” (33 cm.) All wooden doll with one-piece head and torso, ball-shaped head, hand-painted facial features, round black eyes with blue eyeshadow, single stroke brows, nostril accents, closed mouth with painted center line, blush spots on cheeks, brown yarn hair in braids, jointing at shoulders and hips, large flat-bottomed feet with painted saddle shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: US Pat 140304 (painted on back) “Suzy” by Helen Smiley U.S. Pat. 140304 (on attached card). Comments: American, 1930s/40s, mystery maker. Lots 251, 253

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and 256 have similar incongruous patent markings. Value Points: petite size of the mystery doll in original costume with matching bonnet and parasol is most intriguing. $300/400

253. American Wooden Mystery Doll in Original Blue Costume 17” (43 cm.) All wooden doll with one-piece head and torso, ballshaped head, handpainted facial features, round black eyes with blue eyeshadow, single stroke brows, nostril accents, closed mouth with painted center line, blush spots on cheeks, brown yarn hair in braids, jointing at shoulders and hips, large flat-bottomed feet with painted saddle shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: US Pat 140304 (painted on back) (an attached name “Estelle Wood” on underside of skirt). Comments: American, 1930s/40s, mystery maker. Lots 251, 252 and 256 have similar incongruous markings. Value Points: charming doll with original finish and wig, wearing original blue printed dress in the 1880 style with matching bonnet and reticule, undergarments; note variations in facial painting with the other three dolls. $400/500

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254. German “The Doll’s Fashion Shop” in Original Presentation by Wilde & Spieth for the American Market 15” (38 cm.) x 12” shop. 8” dolls. A wooden box with crest labeled “The Doll’s Fashion Shop” has original painted exterior with Art Deco style decorations, and hinges open to reveal a fitted interior with two wooden doll mannequins having painted hair and facial features, and four rows of shelves with fourteen different interchangeable hat forms, various cardboard hat brim and decorative trim, and some costumes. Condition: contents excellent, the box exterior has original finish albeit rubbed. Comments: Germany, Wilde & Spieth, post-WWII 1940s/50s, for the American market. The German firm, founded in 1831, was noted for carpentry products made by local craftsmen; in the late 1940s the firm changed style direction and became noted for its furniture now celebrated as mid-century modern. The Fashion Shop is a charming blend of the two focuses. Value Points: rarely found piece, included is a booklet telling about the shop, along with printed patterns for recommended styles. $400/500

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255. A Companion Wooden Fashion Doll by Wilde & Spieth for the German Market 8” (20 cm.) Contained within its original box with lithographed design on the cover labeled “Der Kleine Modesalon” is one wooden doll mannequin with painted hair and facial features, along with a wooden hat tree containing five additional wooden hat forms, a sewn costume, and an identical pattern brochure as Lot #254 except in German language. Condition: doll and contents excellent, box and brochure worn. Comments: Germany, Wilde & Spieth, 1950s. Value Points: rare to find toy with well-rendered stylistic design. $300/400

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256. American Wooden Mystery Doll in Original Brown Costume 17” (43 cm.) All wooden doll with one-piece head and torso, ball-shaped head, painted facial features, round black eyes with blue eyeshadow, single stroke brows, nostril accents, narrow closed mouth with painted center line, blush spots on cheeks, brown yarn hair in braids, jointing at shoulders and hips, large flat-bottomed feet with painted saddle shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: US Pat 140304 (painted on back). Comments: American, 1930s/40s, mystery maker. Lots 251, 252 and 253 have similar incongruous markings. Value Points: charming doll

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3” (8 cm.) dolls. Still arranged in their original cardboard boxes with fitted interior boxes are “woodette” dolls in original unassembled and unpainted condition, each presented within original envelope with a picture of the doll, when assembled, and instructions. Condition: dolls and internal boxes excellent, exterior boxes worn. Marks: Woodettes, Trademark Reg. US Pat. Off Designed by Mary Alice Stoddard. Comments: the original Woodette set, designed by Stoddard comprised “The Little Family” of Mother, Father, Suzie, Sally and Tom, introduced at the New York Toy Fair in 1943; a later set, titled “Woodette Village” featured school house, grocery, farm, house, and police station with wooden doll to represent each. Value Points: charming sets with imaginative design that combines folk art with mid-century modern style, and important dolls in the origin as made “from what was on hand” during the war years. $400/500

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258. Two American Wooden Dolls, “Benjamin” by Alice Wainwright and Miniature Sample Doll

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12” (30 cm.) Each doll has one-piece carved wooden head and torso, painted hair with welldefined detail of carving at crown, simplistic painting of facial features, painted curly upper lashes, comma-shaped nose, closed smiling lips, jointed arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: AMW (on head) Shorrock Doll c. Alice W. Wainwright. Marblehead Mass (body). Comments: Alice Wainwright, late 1950s, marketed as “Benjamin, a Marblehead fisherboy”, the dolls are wearing original corduroy trousers, plaid shirts, yellow slicker, Sou’wester hat, and have painted black boots. Value Points: fine original condition, also is included a miniature Polly Shorrock kit from later period with doll to be assembled, and fabric pieces and instructions for making the costume. $500/600

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12” (30 cm.) Each doll has one-piece carved wooden head and torso, painted hair with well-defined detail of carving at crown, simplistic painting of facial features, painted curly upper lashes, comma-shaped nose, closed smiling lips, jointed arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: AMW (on head) Shorrock Doll c. Alice W. Wainwright. Marblehead Mass (body). Comments: Alice Wainwright, late 1950s, marketed as “Jonathan, Just Plain Boy”, one wearing original brown corduroy trousers, gingham shirt, and with painted shoes, and the other with corduroy trousers and painted black boots. Value Points: fine original painting and costume, included is early brochure of the original dolls, including this pair. $400/500

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hardwood” and “expertly finished” with “carefully authenticated costumes”. The dolls are signed Alice Wainwright, and, after her remarriage, in the early 1970s as Alice Copithorne, and were offered in early years for $7.95 per doll, $4.25 for additional coat and bonnet, and extra dresses for $3.50 which could be selected from many samples.

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262. Pair of American Carved Wooden Dolls by Sherman Smith

260. Collection of American Wooden “Polly Shorrock” Dolls and Ephemera by Alice Wainwright 13” (33 cm.) dolls. Included in the collection are three classic 13” wooden dolls with one-piece wooden head and torso, jointed arms and legs, painted black and simplistic facial features, round black eye spots with curly upper lashes, single stroke brows, tiny closed mouth with hint of sweet smile painted shoes and socks, each wearing original dress and bonnet, and each signed AMW on head and Shorrock Doll or c. Alice W. Wainwright. Marblehead Mass. on back torso. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Alice Wainwright, Shorrock Dolls, late 1950s. Value Points: early dolls by the New England dollmaker, original costumes, fine original condition, along with miniature example and with paper ephemera including sales sheets with samples of fabrics available for costumes. $700/900

261. American Wooden Doll, Unusual Variation, by Alice Wainwright Copithorne 13” (33 cm.) All-wooden doll with one-piece carved wooden head and torso, jointed arms and legs, designed as Japanese child with whitened complexion and black hair with carved ringlet curls, original costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Alice H. Copithorne Polly Shorrock, Topsfield Mass, 1973.

6” (15 cm.) Each is all wooden with one-piece head and torso, carved hair and painted facial features in the traditional Grodnertal manner, peg-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, original costumes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S. Smith 1962. Comments: Sherman Smith, the American doll artist who specialized in miniature wooden dolls in traditional styles. Value Points: the pair includes rare model with so-called bee-hive styled carved hair and unusual laced slippers, and doll with 260. carved yellow tuck comb, flat black shoes, and carrying a tiny all-wooden carved doll also signed S. Smith 1962. $400/500

263. Five American Wooden Dolls by Julie Ann with Original Costumes and Boxes 4” (10 cm.) Each is all-wooden un-jointed flat-dimensional with die-cut edging depicting a little girl, with painted curly hair and facial features, the brown-complexioned doll with added pig-tail tufts. Condition: dolls and costumes excellent, boxes worn. Marks: This is a hand painted “Julie Ann Doll”, Re. U.S. Pat. Office Shreve Island Plantation Shreveport, Louisiana” (boxes). Comments: American, circa 1930s, the dolls were sold 261.

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at various doll stores and departments including Marshall-Fields of Chicago. The dolls were made as a family project during the 1930s by the owners of the cottonproducing Shreveport Plantation struggling to survive the Depression Era woes. Value Points: wonderfully-preserved charming American cottage dolls, four with original box, and each with additional costumes. $400/500

264. American Folk Art Carved Wooden Doll “Zelma” by Allanstand Cotton Industries with Two Friends 14” (36 cm.) Carved wooden shoulderhead with chip-carved and tinted facial features and hair, cloth body, wooden lower arms and legs, wearing original dress, apron and bonnet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Allanstand Cottage Industries...Asheville, N.C. (paper label which is hand-lettered on the back “Lynnwood handcarved dolls, North Carolina, ‘Zelma’ “. Comments: circa 1930s, the Allanstand Cottage Industries was a “pioneer exchange for mountain handicraft” from 1895-1931. Value Points: rare to find original documentary label; also included are another pair of Appalachian wooden shoulderhead dolls with large carved eyes and yarn hair, original costumes (hands broken). $300/400 263.

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271. Collection of Miniature Dolls by Ruth Gibbs 7” (18 cm.) Each is china shoulderhead with painted hair and facial features, cloth body, china limbs, and includes early brownhaired model with larger round eyes, along with four additional costumes, two costumed dolls in their original “Little Lady Dolls” packaging box which also served as a printed pattern for sewing additional costumes, and two un-costumed dolls. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: R.G. Comments: Ruth Gibbs, Flemington, New Jersey, circa 1945. Value Points: rare to find in original boxes. $300/400

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270. Collection of American China Dolls by Ruth Gibbs in Rare Costumes 7” (18 cm.) Each is china shoulderhead with painted hair and facial features, cloth body, china limbs, and is wearing original costume. Marks: R.G. Comments: Ruth Gibbs of Flemington, New Jersey, 1940s. Value Points: the collection of rare models includes Little Dutch Girl with applied yarn hair, Brownie holding yarn brown dog, Margaret, Lilac Fairy, Little Sister, and three additional in seldom found costumes, all beautifully-preserved. $700/900

11” (28 cm.) All cloth doll of cotton twill with head stitched tilted sideways, embroidered facial features, demurely closed downcast eyes with stitched lashes and dot brows, closed mouth, brunette mohair ringlet curls, stitch-jointed body posed with arms clasped holding bouquet of flowers, original costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: “Dolly National” designed and made by Jenn Comfort, circa 1940s; the doll was the early logo doll of UFDC until she was replaced by Miss Unity in 1955, and 272. was recently featured on the Spring 2023 issue of Doll News. Value points: rarely found doll in perfectly preserved condition. $200/300

273. American Cloth Doll “Sylvia The Shaker Maid” and Her Book by Caroline B. Piercy 14” (36 cm.) All pink muslin doll with flat-dimensional face, printed facial features, brown outlined side-glancing eyes, upper curly lashes, short dash brows, outlined nostrils, shaded and outlined lips, brunette yarn hair with unusual detail of

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stitched yarn outline, stitch-jointing at shoulders and hips, wearing original cotton dress with cotton shawl and apron, layered sunbonnet, original undergarments, stockings, black shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: #17 Sylvia by C. Piercy (lettered by shoes). Comments: Caroline Piercy (1886-1955) was early influenced by the Shaker community in Ohio; she authored several Shaker Cookbooks, and in 1945 authored the miniature book Sylvia the Shaker Maid which is included with this book and has her personal inscription “May the peace of the Shakers be yours, the author Caroline Piercy, May ‘45”. Value Points: rare doll in fine state of originality, with original autographed book. $600/800

blue outlined side-glancing eyes, upper curly lashes, short dash brows, outlined nostrils, shaded and outlined lips, blonde yarn hair with unusual detail of stitched yarn outline, stitch-jointing at shoulders and hips, wearing original pink and white 274. Book checkered cotton dress with matching sunbonnet and reticule, original undergarments, stockings, black shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Rosamund “She Cuddles and Clings” No. 173 Copyright 1941 (stamped mark on back torso except 173 which is hand-inked suggesting limited edition). Comments: American, mystery maker, 1941, the exclusive doll was either made or commissioned by Caroline B. Pierce who authored the miniature book “Rosamund The Memoirs of a Rag Doll”, 1941, which is included with the doll. Value Points: rare doll is perfectly-preserved, with original miniature book. $600/800

274. American Cloth Doll “Rosamund” and Her Book by Caroline Piercy 14” (36 cm.) All pink muslin doll with flat-dimensional face, printed facial features,

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275. Grand Pair of American Cloth Raggedy Ann and Andy by Georgene Novelties, Original Boxes 30” (76 cm.) Each is of peach muslin with flat dimensional face, reddish yarn hair, stitched black button eyes with white eye frames, five lower lashes, single stroke brows, diamond shaped nose, black line mouth centering a red oval center, blushed cheeks, stitch-jointed limbs, striped red and white leggings and black shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Johnny Gruelle’s Own Raggedy Ann and Andy Dolls Made in USA Georgene Novelties...c. 1951 by Myrtle Gruelle. Comments: Georgene Novelties, circa 1951. Value Points: in pristine unplayed with condition, the rare size Ann and Andy are wearing original costumes, original paper tags and

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276. American Plastic Raggedy Ann Tea Set by Banner in Original Box 19” (48 cm.) x 13” box. 8” pitcher. Presented within original box with colorful lid including Raggedy Ann and Andy figures on lid designed to be punched out and assembled for display purposes is a tea set including three lithographed tin plates and saucers with Raggedy Ann scenes, orange plastic pitcher, creamer, lidded sugar, and two goblets, three yellow plastic cups, ad three sets of forks and spoons of silvered plastic. Box has some wear, contents excellent except repaired chip on one goblet. Banner Plastics, Paterson New Jersey (the box notes “character created by Johnny Gruelle but does not mention licensed). Circa 1950. $200/300

277. Raggedy Ann Puzzles and Games and Cloth Raggedy Andy 18” (46 cm.) doll. Including muslin doll with flat-dimensional face, stitched-on red yarn hair, printed facial features including peppershaped mouth, red cheek blush spots, three lashes, angled brows, and large applied black shoe-button eyes, stitch-jointing at shoulders, hips and knees, stitched-on red and white stockings and black shoes, vintage sailor suit. Maker unknown, circa 1940, excellent condition. Along with box of four Raggedy Ann and Andy Coloring Books, 1945, Saalfield Publishing (box worn, books excellent); box of 13” x 10” Raggedy Ann and Andy Puzzles in original box, 1940, Milton Bradley (box worn, box lists 4 puzzles but only 3 included, puzzles excellent and complete); and The Games of Raggedy Ann, 1940, Milton Bradley, with beautiful two-sided game board and various game pieces (box lid worn, not certain if all pieces included). $300/400

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278. Collection of Raggedy Ann Ephemera Including 5 ½” pair of cast iron figure book rests of Raggedy Ann and Andy, incised “Copyright 1931 P.F. Volland” on the back; set of 13 wooden ABC blocks with various images of Raggedy Ann and Andy figures on the sides; set of Raggedy Ann and Andy stationery in original box, 1961 Bobbs-Merrill; Raggedy Ann and Andy print with embossed design, framed, Georgene Novelites label on the back; McCall Pattern; and “Snapshots” photo album with leatherette cover and printed illustration of Ann and Andy, original box. Excellent condition. $300/400 278.

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279. German Character Doll in Lederhosen in Kathe Kruse Manner by VEB 20” (51 cm.) Swivel head, painted complexion and facial features, shaded brown eyes, black and brown upper eyeliner, tiny brows, nostril accents, closed mouth, brunette side-parted human hair in boyish fashion, cloth body with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent, one shoe missing. Marks: 1 3495 (stamp on foot, and other illegible marks). Comments: VEB, 280.

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the East German state-owned enterprise which had taken control of the original Kruse property after WWII when Kathe Kruse had moved her firm from Bad Kosen to Donauworth in Western Germany. VEB continued to present Kathe Kruse style dolls from 1951 until 1964. Value Points: the rosy-cheeked lad wears original costume comprising suede-like lederhosen with embroidered suspenders, white shirt, socks and shoes. $400/500

280. German Cloth Character “Hampelchen”, by VEB 16” (41 cm.) Cloth doll with one seam head, painted facial features, shaded brown eyes with white eyedots, black and brown upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, nostril dots, closed mouth, cropped blonde human hair wig, stitch-jointed shoulders, simple mitten style hands, loosely jointed hips, boy’s woolen suit. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 9 8829 (feet). Comments: VEB, late 1950s. Value Points: especially pleasing painting of facial expression and eyes. $400/500

281. Catalog Folios of Dolls from VEB Puppenwerkstatten Seven folios each include loose color-tinted photographs of dolls offered by the firm in the late 1950s. Included with many folios is a three-language information sheet (including English, French and German) speak about dolls with the notation “orders will be executed quite individually”. Very good condition and quite rare to find. Late 1950s. $400/500

282. German Character Doll in Traditional Costume in Kathe Kruse Manner by VEB 20” (51 cm.) Swivel head, painted rosy complexion and facial features, shaded brown eyes, thick black and brown upper eyeliner, tiny brows, nostril accents, closed mouth, blonde human hair in long braids, cloth body with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 5 6692 (stamp on foot, and other illegible marks). Comments: VEB, the East German state-owned enterprise which had taken control of the original Kruse property after WWII when Kathe Kruse had moved her firm from Bad Kosen to Donauworth in Western Germany. VEB continued to present Kathe Kruse style dolls from 1951 until 1964. Value Points: an especially nice example of the VEB model, with fine painting, wearing traditional costume with matching shawl and cap, woven apron, undergarments, shoes and socks. $400/500 282.

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283. German Character Doll in Lavender Party Dress in Kathe Kruse Manner by VEB 20” (51 cm.) Swivel head, painted complexion and facial features, shaded brown eyes, black and brown upper eyeliner, tiny brows, nostril accents, closed mouth, blonde human hair, cloth body with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent, one shoe missing. Marks: 1 3495 (stamp on foot, and other illegible marks). Comments: VEB, the East German state-owned enterprise which had taken control of the original Kruse property after WWII when Kathe Kruse had moved her firm from Bad Kosen to Donauworth in Western Germany. VEB continued to present Kathe Kruse style dolls from 1951 until 1964. Value Points: unusually nice complexion and painting on the well-preserved doll, wearing original lavender nylon party dress, undergarments, shoes and socks, and is presented in original box. $400/500

284. German Character Doll by VEB with Original Paper Label 14” (36 cm.) Socket head, ochre tinted complexion, painted features, shaded green/ brown eyes, black and brown upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blushed cheeks, brunette human hair wig, cloth body with jointing at shoulders and hips. nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent, hair a bit mussed. Marks: 8 1483 VEB Puppenwerkstatten Bad Kosen (and triangle stamp on feet). Comments: VEB, late 1950s. Value Points: the doll has original VEB red paper neck label, and original painted complexion. $400/500 284.

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285. German Cloth Character “Hampelchen”, by VEB 16” (41 cm.) Cloth doll with one seam head, painted facial features, shaded green eyes, black and brown upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, nostril dots, closed mouth, blonde human hair wig, stitch-jointed shoulders, simple mitten style hands, loosely jointed hips, original costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (illegible marks on feet). Comments: VEB, late 1950s. Value Points: well-preserved condition of the hard-to-find model of Hampelchen. $400/500

286. German Character Doll by VEB with Original Costume and Box 19” (48 cm.) Socket head with tanned complexion, painted features, outlined brown eyes with defined eye dots, black and brown upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blushed cheeks, blonde human hair wig, cloth body with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 3 9253(?) VEB Puppenwerkstatten Bad Kosen. Comments: VEB, late 1950s. Value Points: well-preserved and all original, lovely complexion, wearing original white blouse, green suspendered pinafore dress, undergarments, shoes and socks, and preserved in original cardboard box (no markings), along with additional white plush coat and matching cap. $400/500 286.

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brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blushed cheeks, blonde human hair wig, cloth body with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 3 80678 VEB Puppenwerkstatten Bad Kosen. Comments: VEB, late 1950s. Value Points: especially pleasing complexion and painting, fine unplayed with condition, original green pinafore dress and blouse, socks and shoes; the costume was shown on doll in the company catalog as “VIII Karin”. $400/500

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287. German Character Doll “Karin” by VEB with Original Costume 19” (48 cm.) Socket head with tanned complexion, painted features, brown eyes with defined eye dots, black and brown upper eyeliner, single stroke

19” (48 cm.) Socket head, rosy complexion, painted features, brown eyes with defined eye dots, black and brown upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blushed cheeks, blonde human hair wig, cloth body with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 8 1492 VEB Puppenwerkstatten Bad Kosen (and triangle stamp on feet). Comments: VEB, late 1950s. Value Points: the doll has original VEB paper neck label, and original costume and complexion. $400/500

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289. Pair, German Character Dolls in Original Costumes by VEB 14” (36 cm.) Each has socket head with shaded tan/ochre complexion, brown painted eyes with well-defined upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blonde human hair, cloth body with stitch-jointing of arms and disc-jointed legs. Condition: 4 985(?) VEB Puppenwerkstatten Bad Kosen (stamp on foot of girl). Comments: VEB, late 1950s. Value Points: the very dear and all original pair comprise boy with short cropped hair wearing tan corduroy overalls, shirt and tie; and girl with blonde braids wearing red dotted cotton dress, undergarments, shoes and socks. $600/800

290. German Character Doll “Monika” by VEB with Original Costume and Box 19” (48 cm.) Socket head with tanned complexion, painted features, brown eyes with defined eye dots, black and brown upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blushed cheeks, blonde human hair wig, cloth body with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent, some wear of socks. Marks: (light pencil odd numbering on feet). Comments: VEB,

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late 1950s. Value Points: lovely painting of complexion and features, the doll is wearing original cotton print dress, undergarments, shoes and socks, and has floral coronet in hair; the doll appeared in late 1950s catalog as “VIII Monika” and is preserved in her original box. $400/500

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brown upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blonde human hair, cloth body with stitch-jointing of arms and disc-jointed legs. Condition: generally excellent, socks missing. 3 8770 VEB Puppenwerkstatten Bad Kosen (stamp on foot). Comments: VEB, late 1950s. Value Points: the pretty shy-faced girl has excellent original finish, original red dress, undergarments, brown shoes, and has original paper label. $400/500 291.

291. German Character Girl in Red Dress by VEB with Original Label 14” (36 cm.) Socket head with shaded tan complexion, brown painted eyes, black and

292. Pair, German Character Dolls by Schildkrot for Kathe Kruse in Original Boxes 16” (41 cm.) Each is of all-tortolon with socket head and jointing at shoulders and hips, sculpted short bobbed hair, painted facial features, painted blue eyes, closed mouth. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (each has original Schildkrot/

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Kathe Kruse paper wrist label). Comments: Schildkrot under license from Kathe Kruse, circa 1955; the two dolls are pre-1958 as only sleep eyes were offered after that time. Value Points: the boy and girl are wearing matching Bavarian style costumes with embroidery detailed caps, the girl with an additional costume, and are preserved in their original boxes as models 5970/40/1 and 5930/40/3. $500/700

293. Pair, German Character Dolls by Schildkrot for Kathe Kruse 14” (36 cm.) and 18”. Each is of all-tortolon with socket head and jointing at shoulders and hips, sculpted short bobbed hair, painted facial features, painted blue eyes, closed mouth. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (each has original Schildkrot/Kathe Kruse paper wrist label). Comments: Schildkrot under license from Kathe Kruse, circa 1955; the two dolls are pre-1958 as only sleep eyes were offered after that time. Value Points: charming early pair in well-preserved condition, wearing original matching costumes including floral applique on apron pocket. $500/700

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294. Five German Wooden Dolls by Krahmer in Original Boxes 13” (33 cm.) Each has carved wooden head with natural wood finish complexion, painted brown eyes, black and brown upper eyeliner, closed mouth, human hair, firmly-stuffed muslin body. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Kramer of Germany, post war dolls, included are three Toni models in various rare costumes, boy in rare skiing costume including skis and ski poles; and very rare model of Chinese child. Value Points: wonderful collection, each in original costume and preserved in original box. $700/900

295. German Wooden Doll by Krahmer in Fitted Suitcase with Costumes 13” (33 cm.) Carved wooden head with natural wood finish complexion, painted blue eyes, black and brown upper eyeliner, closed mouth, human hair, firmlystuffed muslin body. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Krahmer of Germany, circa 1950. Value Points: the doll is presented in original suitcase with travel stickers, along with four additional costumes and accessories. $400/500

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296. Collection of German Doll Ensembles in Original Boxes and Cases Included are the following: 12” x 14” colorfully designed box with 6” celluloid doll as nurse along with baby and various accessories; 7” x 7” box with painted bisque baby, still in original presentation along with additional costumes, rattle, bottle, and bib; 7” x 7” box in original presentation with celluloid baby, stork, wicker baby bed with two tiny babies, and accessories; 6” x 6” colorful box with colorful plastic tea set and three colorful plastic teddy bears; and three cardboard suitcases with travel stickers, each containing a baby doll and accessories, in original presentation (two with made in East Germany paper labels). Circa 1950. $400/500

297. German Flirty-Eyed Character Doll, Nicaput, by Wernicke in Original Costume 21” (53 cm.) All-hard-celluloid doll with soft matte finish, socket head, blue sleep and flirty eyes, real lashes, dark eye shadow, feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, two porcelain upper teeth, blonde human hair in original coiffure of arranged curls. Condition: generally excellent, one light spot on right sleeve. Marks: Wernicke 178/11 55 Nicaput. Comments: Konig and Wernicke, circa 1950. Value Points: fine unplayed with condition, with perfect coiffure, original polka dot dress, undergarments, socks and shoes. $200/300

298. “Sandra Sue” Doll in Budding Beauty Doll Gift Set 8” (20 cm.) doll, 8 ½” x 8 ½” box. Presented in original box which hinges open at center front to reveal contents, is a hard plastic fashion doll, Sandra Sue, with socket head, sleep eyes, lush blonde wig, closed mouth, jointed arms and legs, wearing original white taffeta 297.

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nightgown and pink nylon peignoir, white high heels, along with a sample of various Tussy toiletries by Lehn and Fink Products. Near mint condition. 1957. $300/400

299. American Fashion Doll by Mary Hoyer with Trousseau 14” (36 cm.) All hard plastic with socket head, sleep eyes, lashes, dark eye shadow, closed mouth, brunette mohair wig, five-piece body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Original Mary Hoyer Doll (torso). Comments: Mary Hoyer, 1950s. Value Points: included with the doll are a large number of original costumes, along with The Mary Hoyer Doll Display Stand in original box. $400/500

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300. Five Grodnertal Artist Wooden Dolls 43” (109 cm.) largest. The five wooden dolls, ranging from 7” - 43”, are each hand-carved of cembra pine and hand-painted, including three in the traditional Grodnertal peg-wooden style with dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, shading detail around the face of hand-painted black, and painted centered facial features; the fourth is a one-piece swaddling style doll with colorfully-painted torso, and the fifth has painted red corset and kid juncture of torso and legs with accented red paper band. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Judith Sotriffer Val Gardena (stamp on two larger and corset lady) F. Canins (stamp on two other). Comments: contemporary dolls in the classic manner, by noted doll artists. Value Points: charming collection with variations in size and style. $400/500

301. Collection of Early Golliwog Books by Florence Upton 11” (28 cm.) x 9”. Each with original color and black and white illustrations of Florence K. Upton and verses by Bertha Upton, published by Longmans, Green & Co, Including four hardbound books: The Golliwogg’s Auto-Go-Cart, 1901; The Adventures of Two Dutch Dolls; The Golliwog’s Fox Hunt; and The Golliwog’s Polar Adventures, 1901. Along with two softbound books: Golliwog in the African Jungle, 1909: and The Golliwog in Holland, 1904. Each story relates the adventures of the traditional Grodnertal or peg-wooden dolls and their new friend, the Gollwog doll. Good overall condition, well-read and loved, one binding quite loose, but images and stories are all intact. $400/500

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