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10. 17” French Bisque Bébé, Figure A, by Jules Steiner in Lavish Original Costume

151. 15” Beautiful German Bisque Closed Mouth Doll Known as “A.T. Kestner”

12. 23” Gorgeous French Bisque Bébé, Earliest Period EJ, Size 9, by Emile Jumeau 2

161. 18” Very Beautiful French Bisque Bébé by Schmitt et Fils with Original Signed Body

16. 21” German Glass-Eyed Character “Hans”, Model 114, by Kammer and Reinhardt

162. 10 ½” Very Precious Petite French Bisque Bébé by Schmitt et Fils, Size 4/0

28. 24” Gorgeous French Bisque Brown-Eyed Bébé Triste by Emile Jumeau

173. 16” Petite French Bisque Poupée with Superb Wig and Gown

46. 6” German All-Bisque Miniature Doll by Kestner with Original Wig

182. 14” Petite French Bisque Bébé with Very Expressive Features by Mothereau

47.1. 18” Very Beautiful French Bisque Brown-Eyed Bébé by Leon Casimir Bru

190. 10” Most Endearing Petite French Bisque Bébé, Series C, by Jules Steiner

51. 26” French Bisque Bébé by Emile Jumeau, Size 12, with Original Couturier Costume

191. 18” Beautiful French Bisque Bébé by Leon Casimir Bru with Original Costume

52. 16” Early French Bisque Premiere Bébé by Emile Jumeau with Lovely Early Costume

193. 19” All-Original French Bisque Poupée by Jumeau with Beautiful Large Eyes

56. 15” Splendid French Bisque Bébé by Schmitt et Fils with Original Signed Body

194. 25” Stunningly Beautiful French Bisque Bébé E.J.A. by Emile Jumeau

61. 16” Very Beautiful French Bisque Poupée by Adelaide Huret with Rare Body

195. 16” French Bisque Bébé, Figure A, by Jules Steiner, with Wire Lever Sleep Eyes

77. 15” German Bisque Art Character, Model 101, “Peter” by Kammer and Reinhardt

199. 16” Gorgeous French Bisque Bébé E.J. by Emile Jumeau with Superb Original Wig

80. 16” Outstanding German Bisque Art Character, 1448, by Simon & Halbig

208. 14” Beautiful Sonneberg Bisque Doll as Look-Alike Bru by Gebruder Kuhnlenz

81. 17” German Bisque Art Character, 101, “Marie” by Kammer and Reinhardt

209. 19” Sonneberg Bisque Doll by Gebruder Kuhnlenz in the Bru Manner

82. 7” Model of German Bisque Doll, Model 2033, “Wendy” by Bruno Schmidt

210. 19” German Bisque Glass-Eyed Art Character, 7847, by Gebruder Heubach

83. 15” German Bisque “Mein Liebling”, Model 117 by Kammer and Reinhardt

215. 18” German Bisque Art Character, 6971, by Gebruder Heubach

84. 17” German Art Character “Mein Liebling”, Model 117, by Kammer and Reinhardt

245. 14 ½” Beautiful and Rare German Bisque Doll, Model 919, by Simon & Halbig

85. 20” German Bisque Lady Doll, 1159, by Simon and Halbig for the French Market

279. 37” Very Rare Grand-Sized French Bisque Bébé, Series C, by Jules Steiner

87. 14” German Bisque Flapper Lady, 1469, by Simon and Halbig with Original Body

287. 16” Early French Bisque Bébé by Gaultier with Splendid Eyes

88. 14” Rare German Bisque Flapper Lady, 1469, by Simon and Halbig, Original Body

288. 20” Beautiful Early Period French Bisque Bébé by Gaultier

91. 18” Beautiful French Bisque Portrait Bébé by Emile Jumeau in Fine Antique Costume

304. 16” Rare German Bisque “Moritz”, Model 124, by Kammer and Reinhardt

94. 13” Beautiful French Bisque Mystery Bébé in Petite Size with Splendid Eyes

305. 14” Rare German Bisque Doll, Model 117X by Kammer and Reinhardt

133. 22” Rare French Bisque Bébé, Model 9 X, by Emile Jumeau with Signed E.J. Shoes

308. 30” Grand German Bisque “Mein Liebling”, Model 117A by Kammer and Reinhardt

135. 23” Beautiful French Bisque Portrait Bébé by Emile Jumeau, Size 10

336. 21” French Bisque Brown-Eyed Bébé by Rabery and Delphieu

139. 15” All-Original French Bisque Deposed “Smiling” Poupée by Leon Casimir Bru

340. 18” French Bisque Bébé by Emile Jumeau with Original Couturier Dress

146. 18” Rare and Beautiful German Bisque Art Character, 151, by Simon and Halbig

341. 11” Petite French Bisque Bébé by Emile Jumeau with Dramatic Eyes


368. 28” German Bisque “Mein Liebling”, Model 117A, by Kammer and Reinhardt 343. 13” Beautiful French Bisque Blue-Eyed Bébé E.J. by Emile Jumeau

369. 8” Petite German Bisque “Just Me” by Marseille with Original Wig and Costume

344. 18” Beautiful French Bisque Bébé by Emile Jumeau with Luminous Complexion

376. 9” Petite French Bisque Bébé by Emile Jumeau, Size 1, with Signed Jumeau Shoes

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1. Very Fine Early German Paper Mache Lady Doll with Superb Early Costume 23” (58 cm.) Paper mache shoulderhead of adult lady with oval face, elongated throat, and modeled bosom, sculpted black hair with well-defined finger curls and tuck comb, feathering details around the face, painted complexion and facial features, painted blue eyes, black upper eyeliner, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accent line between the shaded lips, slender-shaped early kid body with defined waist, jointing at shoulders, stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent, some very minor craquelure on lower shoulderplate. Comments: Germany, circa 1840. Value Points: beautiful original complexion and painting, rare and elaborate coiffure, original sturdy body, and fine early costume of silk gown, embroidered apron, undergarments, hand-sewn silk slippers, and lace coiffe. $1400/2200

2. All-Original Pair, Grodnertal Wooden Dolls with Wonderful Costumes 7 ½” (19 cm.) Each is all-wooden with one-piece egg-shaped head and shapely torso, elongated throat, painted black hair with defined curls at the center part and sides of face, painted facial features, tiny carved nose, outlined blue painted eyes, pert chin, dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, painted red flat shoes with black soles. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Grodnertal, circa 1840. Value Points: all-original pair, wearing matching early costumes of stiffened muslin gowns, rose silk fringed shawls, undergarments, 6


stiffened buckram bonnets with silk trim, and, jointly, carrying an early wire-handled basket with paper label “it is more blessed to give than to receive”. $1200/1600

3. Delightful Early German Paper Mache Baby in Cradle as Squeak Toy 4” (10 cm.) Presented as a paper mache taufling baby in a light wood cradle with cut-out designs at the sides, and painted stencil designs on the rocking frames, the doll is actually a shoulderhead with black painted hair and facial features, woven bonnet, tucked under a cotton padded blanket. Condition: very good, original finish albeit with some rubs, foot board lacking, bellow squeak box is not working. Comments: Germany, circa 1850. Value Points: charming early toy with all-original components and decorations. $600/900

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4. Very Rare Tiny Early Doll Trunk with Decorated Compartments 7” (18 cm.) w. x 6”h. x 4”d. The tinwrapped wooden doll trunk with domed lid is a very unusual size, has brass keyplate and wooden slats. The interior lid is decorated with fine early papers and has a handkerchief lidded tray, and hinged-door compartment; and the bottom contains a lift-out tray with two lidded compartments, and the entire trunk is lined. Very good condition with some play rubs on papers, key not included. An outstanding early trunk with very rare size with fine decorations. Circa 1860. $800/1200

5. Outstanding German Paper Mache Lady Doll with Rare Original Wig and Original Body 18” (46 cm.) German paper mache shoulderhead doll with solid dome, black painted pate under original brunette hand-tied human hair wig with arranged ringlet curls in original coiffure, painted complexion and facial features, shaded blue eyes with black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, aquiline nose, closed mouth with center accent line, original slender kid body with wooden lower limbs, paper bands at junction of kid and wood, wearing antique ivory silk gown, undergarments, black silk slippers, stockings, tulle over woven bonnet. Condition: generally excellent, original finish. Comments: Germany, circa 1850. Value Points: rare early paper mache with unusual coiffure over painted pate, original finish and sturdy original body. $1400/1800 3.

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finest bisque and painting, original wig, wooden-arm body, wearing fine antique wedding gown with coronet and bouquet, undergarments including hoop, stockings, shoes. $1800/2400

7. French Poupée’s Leather-Bound Traveling Toilette Case 4 ½” (11 cm.) The firm-sided rectangular case with leather cover, domed top, and brass clasp, hinges open to reveal well-fitted interior with toiletry contents including folding fan, powder puff, glass bottle, long-handled mirror and more. Excellent condition. French, circa 1875. $400/600

8. Superb French All-Bisque Mignonette with Gentle Smile, in Lavish Presentation 5 ½” (14 cm.) doll. The all-bisque doll has bisque swivel head, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with full lips and slightlysmiling expression, hip-length original blonde mohair wig with “flottante” curls, elongated torso, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white socks and black two-strap heeled shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1882. Value Points: an especially beautiful mignonette with slightlysmiling expression, brilliant cobalt blue eyes, gorgeous wig and costume, and presented in early gilt-edged woven basket with velvet and silk trim and pom-poms. $1800/2300

9. French All-Bisque Mignonette with Painted Brown Boots in Wicker Egg Presentation 6” (15 cm.) doll. 9”l. egg. Solid-domed bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, cobalt blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs with painted white stockings and brown

6. French Bisque Deposed Poupée with Enigmatic Smile by Leon Casimir Bru 15” (38 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, spiral threaded blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with lips curved into a gentle enigmatic smile, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid poupée torso and legs with square cut collarette, gusset-jointing at hips and knees, wooden arms with dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows and wrists. Condition: generally excellent, one thumb chipped off. Marks: D (head and shoulderplate). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, from his deposed model of 1872, the doll with very distinctive face expression and original Bru body. Value Points: beautiful lady with 7 closed

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ankle boots. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1880. Value Points: very beautiful all-bisque doll in rare larger size, rich cobalt eyes, rare brown boots, original wig, antique silk costume, and presented in antique French woven egg-shaped basket with silk lining, and various added accessories. Ex-collection De Kleine Wereld Museum of Dolls in Lier. $1800/2400

10. French Bisque Bébé, Figure A, by Jules Steiner in Lavish Original Costume 17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes with “dot” highlights, feathered brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded lips, pierced ears, original blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate, Steiner composition fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Steiner Paris Fre A 9 (head) Le Petit Parisien (black stamp on torso). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1890, the bébé was likely presented in the luxury Parisian doll shop of Au Nain Bleu as indicated by the quality and style of her costuming.

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11. English Poured Wax Child Doll “Eliza” in Original Wooden Box with Costumes 24” (61 cm.) Poured wax shoulderhead with rose tinting, deeply-set blue glass eyes with spiral threading, tinted eyeliner and brows, shaded nostrils, downcast lips of closed mouth, brunette inset hair in long tendrils, softly-stuffed plump cloth body, poured wax lower limbs with brass stringing grommets. Condition: generally excellent, some fading of features. Comments: English, circa 1880, in the Montanari manner. Value Points: the pretty child doll is wearing original pin-striped cotton faille dress, pantalets, woolen slip with quilted bodice, slip, knit stockings, leather shoes with silver buckles, and is preserved in her custom wooden box with her name, Eliza Uzielli Jeaffreson, ink script lettered on the lid along with the date 1882. The box is designed to serve as the doll’s bed as it is lined with padded blue print cotton with royal blue silk ribbon edging and with matching blanket, and the doll owns further costumes, comprising six various finely handmade undergarments, night shift, handkerchief lettered “Bébé”, white pique cape with broderie Anglaise, wool stockings, brown woolen double-breasted coat, and black coat with ruffled edging. Also included is a baby bottle in original labeled box, swansdown powder puff in original box, and bone-shaped rattle with three brass bells. $2500/3500 11 details

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12. Gorgeous French Bisque Bébé, Earliest Period EJ, Size 9, by Emile Jumeau in Fine Au Nain Bleu Costume 23” (58 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head with very full cheeks and throat, deep brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve- blushed eye shadow, delicately brushstroked brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded outlined lips, separatelyapplied pierced ears, dimpled chin and lip corners, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight looseball-jointed body with plump limbs and straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 8/EJ (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, the earliest period model of his signature bébé, circa 1882. Value Points: gorgeous example of the rare doll with exemplary bisque and painting, original body and body finish, superb early costume with original cloth label of Au Nain Bleu. $8000/11,500

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13. Three Fine Victorian Decorative Ephemera 8� (20 cm.) h. mirror. Including a gilt metal frame which encloses a ruffled edge blue bowl and has a surmounting oval mirror; a marblebased brass bell with ormolu trim and surmounting winged bird, enclosed three oval medallions one of which depicts a village church, one a St. Nicholas, and one a Merry Christmas scene; and a pair of cast brass opera glasses with hand-painted enamel and mother of pearl accents. Generally excellent. Circa 1875. $800/1100

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10� (25 cm.) tallest. Including a silver tall case clock with raised scenic and scroll designs and three figures at the crown, and with hand-painted porcelain face having intricate details of six persons, lettered Wilders London; gilded bronze Art Nouveau clock with elaborate design; and a gilt mantel clock with porcelain face, hanging weights, with key. Structurally

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excellent, clocks may not be complete or working. Circa 1885, perfect for doll display environments, $800/1200

15. German Bisque Pincushion Lady from 1860s Sanitary Commission Fair 11” (28 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead with blonde sculpted hair arranged with ringlet curls at each side of the forehead, waved behind her pierced ears, and forming into thickly-braided coronet at her crown, painted blue eyes, red and black eyeliner, single stroke brows, closed mouth, blushed cheeks, on original firmlypadded body whose skirt forms into a pincushion, bisque lower arms. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1865. Value Points: attached to the original silk costume is an ink script note “Doll Pincushion, made for one of the Fairs for the Sanitary Commission during the Civil War”. $600/900

16. Extremely Rare German Bisque Lady with Elaborately Sculpted Hair and Bodice by C.F. Kling 24” (61 cm.) overall. 6 ½”h. head. Bisque shoulderhead of lady with light brown sculpted hair having dainty little curls at the forehead and then loosely swept back into casually-arranged loop curls at the crown and back, painted facial features, blue upper glancing eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, firmly-stuffed elongated muslin body, kid arms with stitched and separated fingers, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 4 P 9 (incised script lettering). Comments: C.F. Kling, circa 1865, from an early set of dolls with unique series markings, of which very few were ever made or known to exist. Value Points: extremely rare doll with rare brown hair decorated by a six-leaf centered Dresden rose at her crown, and with double rows of gilt decorated Dresden “ribbon candy” ruffles on the shoulderplate above the painted blue lower bodice. $1400/1800 13


17. Miss Annie Kelley’s Porcelain Lady Doll with Trousseau and Provenance from the 1863 Boston Sanitary Commission Fair 20” (51 cm.) Solid domed porcelain shoulderhead with black painted pate under hand-tied brunette human hair, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, muslin stitch-jointed body, kid arms with stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1860. The doll, along with her trousseau and accessories was acquired by nine-year-old Miss Annie Kelley of Boston at the charity Sanitary Commission Fair held in the Old Music Hall in Boston, Massachusetts in December 1863. The Fairs, sponsored by the newly-founded U.S. Sanitary Commission (forerunner of the Red Cross) were held in cities such as Chicago, New York, Manhattan, Philadelphia and Boston 14

during this time period with the purpose of raising funds to support wounded Civil War soldiers and their families. A popular highlight of the Fairs was the presentation and sale of a doll with her trousseaux sewn by noted local couturiers. In a very few instances, the continuing life story of the doll has been documented. Miss Annie Kelley’s doll is one example. According to a report in the Boston Journal of the time, fifteen dolls were sold at that Fair including one with a trousseau which is likely this very doll. It is known that Miss Annie Kelley treasured the doll until her 1947 death in her 93rd year, then passing into the hands of early collectors Ruth Walker and Zelda Cushner, and thence to Lorna Lieberman. The doll has been beautifully preserved, albeit along the way several of her originally listed costumes have disappeared including the gown in which she was photographed on the cover of the 1964 Doll Collector’s Guild (included with the doll).


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The trousseau includes: ice-blue silk two-piece gown with black Alencon lace trim, and matching lace-edged velvet cap, black taffeta two-piece ensemble with black velvet trim, and featuring hip-length jacket and pagoda sleeves; black cashmere jacket with patterned flowers and unusual green accents; plush angora jacket with coat sleeves and boxpleated organza neck ruffles; quilted plum silk fitted jacket with black Alencon lace and unusual ivory embroidery; black silk fitted jacket with blue silk bows and trim; crisp white striped day dress with pagoda sleeves and floral banding; cream twill jacket with red grosgrain edging; lace serge jacket with Belgian lace edging; blue knit shawl with pom-pom

ties and cream plush muff with blue silk lining; red woolen shawl with paisley bands; two cream flannel embroidered petticoats; petticoat with train, hoop, six bonnets, snood, dainty night shift with lace-edged collar, two additional jackets and a white blouse, pantalets, sleevelets, two corsets, fan, comb, brushes, two baskets, red knitted mittens, blue kidskin gloves, tan kidskin gloves, tapestry satchel, beadwork purse with “Forget Me Not� inscription; and an early domed trunk with double lift-out trays and a blue folio inside the lid for paper documents. $12,000/18,000

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18. German Porcelain Doll with Original Costume and Accessories of the Union Civil War Soldier

19. Very Rare American Cloth Doll Attributed to Emma Louisa Chitty Known as “Miss Chitty”

24” (61 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead with black sculpted hair in short curls, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, cloth stitchjointed body with porcelain lower arms. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1860. Value Points: the doll is wearing original costume of the Civil War era comprising long blue woolen coat with brass buttons, woolen buttoned vest, lighter blue woolen flyfront pants, leather shoes, brimmed cap, and is carrying a metal sword and black leather case with shoulder strap containing faux binoculars. $1200/1500

17” (43 cm.) All-cloth doll with stitched-on shoulderhead, flatdimensional face, center seam at back of head and below the chin, stitched-on stuck-out ears, oil-painted complexion, short brown curls, painted facial features, large blue eyes, outlined nose, small mouth with downcast lips, stitch-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, separate thumbs, wearing (frail) original homespun dress, undergarments and handmade shoes. Condition: original as found, complexion darkened, repairs to original costume. Comments: the American cloth doll, known as “Miss Chitty”, is attributed to Emma Louisa Chitty of Old Salem, North Carolina, circa 1875, who is credited for inspiring and aiding Maggie and Bessie Pfohl in the creation of their slightly later doll. Very few of the “Miss Chitty” dolls were ever made and are


quite rare. Value Points: the folk charm is enhanced by extreme rarity of the doll. $3500/5500

20. Outstanding Example of the American Stockinette “Missionary Rag Baby” by Julia Beecher 24” (61 cm.) Softly stuffed stockinette doll with stitch-shaped definition of eye sockets, nose and mouth, center chin seam, painted facial features, brown eyes, all-around lashes, defined nostrils, philtrum and lips, blonde yarn stitched-on tight curls, very plump body with stitch jointing at shoulders, hips and knees, defined fingers and toes, antique baby gown and bonnet (likely original). Condition: generally excellent, some minor wear to outer layer of stockinette at fingers and toes. Comments: attributed to Julia Beecher, of Elmira, New York, circa 1890, sister-in-law of Harriet Beecher Stowe, who authored Uncle Tom’s Cabin, and of Henry Ward Beecher, the famed abolitionist. Stockinette dolls were made in the sewing circle of the Elmira, New York, Congregational Church 1893 to 1910, with proceeds donated to missionary groups, thus earning the dolls the name of Missionary Rag Babies. Value Points: the very rare early cloth doll, with intriguing historical connections and charity origins, is wonderfully created and preserved. $3500/4500

21. Cloth Charity Doll by Madame Paderewski in Original Costume with “Polish Relief Fund” Medallion 15” (38 cm.) Ivory sateen doll with center-seam face, embroidered blue/brown eyes, brows, nostrils and lips, defined pointy chin, blonde fleecy tousled hair, five-piece body with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Polish Victim’s Relief Fund/ Health and Happiness to You, Kind Doll Lover, Who by taking into your heart and home one of my little doll waifs of Poland have fed a starving mother or child in that ‘saddest land’, Helena Paderewski, copyright 1915 (attached original gilded medal). Comments: French, circa 1915, Madame Helena Paderewski, wife of the celebrated pianist, used her celebrity-hood to oversee the production of artistic cloth dolls that were sold to society ladies to benefit widows and orphans of WWI. Value Points: the rare doll, with delightful expression, is perfectly-preserved, has original costume and medallion. $800/1200 17


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23. Rare Early German Double-Sided Hat Pin Holder with Character Faces 3 ½” (9 cm.) Thick paste porcelain figure of gentleman’s head with deeply-sculpted curls overall

22. Outstanding German Porcelain Lady with Double-Looped Braids and Stately Presence 21” (53 cm.) overall. 6” shoulderhead. Thick paste porcelain shoulderhead with slightlydefined bosom, delicately-tinted complexion, oval-shaped face and elongated throat, black sculpted hair with center part forming into two long narrow braids that loop around each finely-sculpted ear into single braids at the back that form into tightly coiled chignon, painted blue eyes in half moon shape, defined eye sockets, red and black upper eyeliner, accented eye corners, circle-accent nostrils, primly-set lips, blushed cheeks, old muslin stitchjointed body, porcelain lower limbs, painted black ankle boots, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, body is slightly elongated. Comments: Germany, circa 1850. Value Points: the rarity of the model, and her most expressive features and superb coiffe are enhanced by very fine quality of porcelain and painting. $1200/1800 24.

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the crown and sides, and having alternate faces on the front and back, one depicting a smiling face, and the other a scowling expression, each with deeplysculpted and artistically painted complexion and features. At the crown are pierced holes for use as hat pin holders. Generally excellent. Germany, circa 1860. $600/900

24. Miniature German Wooden Dishes and Tableware 2� (5 cm.) diam. bowl. Each is turned wood with hand-painted creamy-ochre background accented by orange stripe edging, included lidded tureen, candle stick, four small plates, one round platter, vase, seven plates/soup bowls, and with a large bowl with center painted decoration of blue birds on a perch and three sprigs of flowers. Generally excellent, paint scrape on one side of candlestick. Germany, circa 1885. $200/400

25. Rare German Porcelain Lady Doll with Wig-Slit Dome and Expressive Features 21� (53 cm.) Solid-domed porcelain shoulderhead with slit at crown for wig placement, sculpted definition of eye sockets with red and black upper eyeliner, blue upper glancing painted eyes, circle-accented nostrils, closed mouth with full lips, defined ears, brunette mohair wig, muslin stitch-jointed body, leather arms, fine antique gown, undergarments, red leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1865. Value Points: rarity factors include unusual slit-dome head construction, captivating facial sculpting. $1400/1800

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26. Rare German Bisque Glass-Eyed Character “Hans”, Model 114, by Kammer and Reinhardt 21” (54 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, fringed lashes, one-stroke tapered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with pouting lips that are accented by decorative glaze, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, wearing boy’s antique velvet suit and cap. Condition: generally excellent, original body finish. Marks: K*R 114 54. (head) Heinrich Handwerck (body). Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, the glass-eyed model of Hans from their art reform character series, circa 1912. Value Points: the rarer glass-eyed variation of the wonderfully-sculpted pensive child has superlative sculpting enhanced by larger size, finest quality of bisque. $6000/8500

27. All-Original French Musical Automaton “Little Girl with Surprise Basket” by Leopold Lambert 20” (51 cm.) Standing upon a velvet covered platform is a bisque-head child with large brown glass paperweight inset eyes, lushly painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, carton torso and legs, wire upper arms, bisque forearms. Condition: generally excellent, one finger reglued. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 4 (head). 1 Air Romeo and Juliette (paper tune label on base underside). Comments: Leopold Lambert, circa 1890. The little girl appears to hold a fancy wicker basket (which is actually attached by hollow metal rod to her torso). When wound, she lifts her right hand to sniff the flowers she holds, then lifts the basket lid with her other hand, revealing a tiny feathered bird that arises from its hiding nest and flutters back and forth. Meanwhile music plays. Value Points: the pretty all-original brown-eyed bébé is well-preserved, wearing original French couturier costume from the Lambert studios, with lovely music and a charming mechanical “surprise”. $5500/8000

28. Gorgeous French Bisque Brown-Eyed Bébé Triste by Emile Jumeau with Original Signed Jumeau Shoes 24” (61 cm.) Bisque socket head, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, heavily-lidded eyes with dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve-blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, impressed philtrum and chin dimples, separately modeled pierced ears, brunette human hair over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, original body in especially fine original condition. Marks: 12 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, his 20


signature portrait model sculpted by the noted Parisien artist, Carrier-Belleuse, known as Triste in reference to its endearing wistful expression, circa 1882. Value Points: an especially lovely example of the compelling doll, with very fine quality of sculpting, bisque, and painting, original shoes signed BĂŠbĂŠ Jumeau. $9000/13,000

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29. French Musical Automaton “Young Girl at the Piano” by Gustav Vichy 21” (53 cm.) h. doll. 14” w. A bisque head doll with brown glass paperweight eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, carton torso and legs, wire upper arms, paper mache lower arms, is standing in front of a fine rosewood piano with ebonized finish borders and sides, bone and ebony spring-tension keys, and with shaped columns, ormolu triple-arm candle holders and side handles, music sheet, and porcelain vase with silk flowers. When wound, the pianist moves in a realistic manner, turning and nodding her head as if alternating between reading the sheet music and watching her hands on the keys, while her forearms move sideways across the keyboard, and, independently up and down as her hands approach the keys. Condition: generally excellent, well-functioning. Marks: Depose Jumeau (incised on head). Comments: Gustav Vichy, circa 1884, his pianist automaton was made in several variations including as seated lady doll or (in this example) as a standing young girl. Value Points: luxury details of the automata include fine woods and ormolu and porcelain decorations on piano, fine antique costume on the doll of red wood with soutache trim; 29 detail

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30. Beautiful French Brown-Eyed Bisque Bébé by Rabery and Delphieu with Early Block Letter Markings 20” (51 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump cheeks, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, rose-blushed eye shadow, rounded nose with shaded nostrils, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with tiny stuck-out tongue between the shaded and outlined lips, dimpled chin and philtrum, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with classic pewter hands. Condition: generally excellent, body is appropriate and of the period albeit of another maker. Marks: F.8.G. (block letters). Comments: Gaultier, circa 1880, body by Petit et Dumoutier. Value Points: beautiful bright-eyed bébé with deeply-defined facial features and fine quality of bisque, lovely antique costume comprising pinafore dress over blouse, undergarments, lace-edged bonnet, stockings, leather shoes. $2800/3500

31. Rare French Musical Automaton “The Professor and the Dunce” by Roullet et Decamps 18” (46 cm.) Posed on a velvet-covered wooden platform is a bisque-head Professor standing behind his teacher’s desk, holding a book and a teaching rod, and the


classroom student “dunce� in kneeling position. Each is wearing his original silk costume, the dunce with accessory ears. When wound, the professor turns side-to-side, nodding his head and waving his stick as he turns to the student, then inclining his head to read from his book. The student Dunce lifts his book up and down, pretending to study, while his ears move up and down and back and forth as though mocking the professor. Two tunes are played. Condition: generally excellent, mechanism and music function well and amusingly. Comments: Roullet et Decamps, circa 1895 with bisque heads by Jumeau and Gaultier, circa 1895. Value Points: an amusing scene of daily life, in well-preserved original condition. $8000/11,000

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32. English Poured Wax Portrait lady Doll with Exquisite Expression 22� (56 cm.) Honey-toned poured wax shoulderhead with face slightly inclined to the side, and with elongated slender throat and slightly-modeled bosom, half-moon shaped brown glass inset heavilylidded eyes, defined brows and eyeliner, closed mouth with glazeaccented lips, brunette mohair wig inserted into scalp, softly-stuffed muslin body, poured wax lower limbs with grommet attachments. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: English, in the Pierotti manner, circa 1875, portrait of English aristocratic lady of the era. Value Points: the beautifullypreserved and wearing original aqua silk gown with embroidered tulle overlay. $1200/1600

33. Very Rare and Exquisite Poured Wax Portrait Doll of Princess Victoria by Pierotti 15� (38 cm.) Poured wax shoulder head of adult woman with slender oval face turned slightly to the left, inset pale blue glass eyes of piercing intensity, aquiline nose, closed mouth with outlined pale lips, soft cheek blushing, brunette separately-inserted human hair wig in original up-swept stylish coiffure of the era, softly-stuffed original cloth body, slender wax arms modeled bent at the elbow for holding a bouquet, wax lower legs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: from the prestige Pierotti wax doll firm of London, circa 1900, the doll represents Princess Victoria, daughter of King Edward VII, likely at the time of his coronation in 1902, wearing her original extraordinary costume; this was the gown she likely wore to a formal ball or when receiving young debutantes; her position allowed her to have an extended train while the debutantes could not. Value Points: very rare doll 24


in pristine condition, with exquisitely-beautiful face and complexion, original coiffure, rare arms, and wearing her original lavish silk satin dress with extended padded train in brocade ivory, trimmed with ivory silk ribbons and white ostrich feathers, undergarments, pearls, and carrying a silk floral bouquet. $2200/2800

34. Stunningly Beautiful English Poured Wax Portrait Doll with Original Costume 22� (56 cm.) Poured wax shoulderhead of adult lady with haughtily-uptilted head upon elongated slender throat and with modeled bosom, half-moon-shaped blue glass eyes, heavily-modeled eyelids, defined brows and eyeliner, closed mouth with wide accent line between the lips, inserted hiplength hair into wax scalp, twill softly-stuffed body, poured wax slender lower limbs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: English, circa 1875, portrait model of unidentified elegant lady of the era, in the Pierotti manner. Value Points: compelling expression and pose of the elegant lady, original body, and wearing beautiful antique costume and bonnet, 33. undergarments, with blue ribbon award from Doll Collector’s of American annual meeting of 1994. $1200/1800

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36. Rare Miniature Novelty Book “Somebody’s Luggage” with Tiny Images of Tom Thumb 1” (3 cm.) The tiny book-shaped case with belt hook and loop, hinges open to reveal a five-panel folding display with ten various oval sepia images of Tom Thumb, his wife Lavinia Warren, and other family members. Excellent condition. Late 1800s, very rare. $300/500

35. Early 19th Century Grand Porcelain Doll with Rare Painted Brown Hair 33” (84 cm.) overall. 8”l. shoulderhead. Solid-domed head with oval face and elongated strong throat, lightly-tinted complexion, brown painted hair tight to the scalp with feathering details at the nape and waved loop over each ear, designed to accommodate brown mohair wig, painted pale blue upper glancing eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full lips, modeled bosom, on early pink kid lady body with stitch-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, stitched and separated fingers, wearing fine antique costume, and leather ankle boots. Condition: generally excellent, some wig paint pulls at crown. Comments: Germany, circa 1840. Value Points: very rare doll with unusual brown painted hair designed to be presented with or without wig, grand exhibition size, modeled bosom. $2500/3500 37.

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37. Mid-1800s Accessories for Early Dolls 3 ½” (9 cm.) l. purse. Including loosely woven miser purse with gold plated band for looping over belt and with two tassels; pair of matching hair combs in original box labeled T.R. a Paris; faux-tortoise hair comb, and three gilt-ball top-hat pins. Generally excellent. Mid-1800s. $300/500

38. Superb Early Porcelain Lady with Mystery Maker’s Signature 24” (61 cm.) Thick paste porcelain shoulderhead of adult lady with slender oval face and elongated throat, defined throat hollow, black sculpted center-part hair waved back just at her cheek bones into deep loops over her ear tips and forming into a loosely-bound chignon at the back of her head, stippling details at her nape, outlined painted blue eyes in defined sockets, shaded grey upper eyeliner, feathered brows, aquiline nose, accent dots at eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with full outlined lips, muslin stitch-jointed body, porcelain limbs, painted f lat rose shoes and green ribbon-tied stocking, wearing lovely antique rose taffeta jacket with Alencon black lace, rose satin skirt, undergarments, antique cameo. Condition: generally excellent, right porcelain leg has hairlines. Marks: (two short green horizontal

lines and one extended green vertical line inside shoulder plate). Comments: mystery maker, in the KPM manner, circa 1850. Value Points: superb early porcelain lady with beautifully blushed detail on cheeks and chin, very full sensuous lips, defined eye sockets, maker’s mark, fine costume. $3500/4500 27


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39. Rare Mid-19th Century Porcelain Doll, Known as Schlaggenwald 18” (46 cm.) Very thick hand-pressed porcelain with rosy-tinted complexion, solid dome with three sew holes at forehead rim for attachment of brunette human hair wig, oval-shaped face, elongated throat, sloping shoulders with slightly modeled bosom and five sew holes, painted blue eyes with red and black upper eyeliner, brown single stroke brows, closed mouth with richly shaded lips, blushed cheeks, muslin stitch-jointed body, tinted porcelain lower arms and legs with four sew holes on each, porcelain bare feet, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: from porcelain works of the village of Schlaggenwald (now of Czech Republic), mid-1800s. Value Points: rare model with distinctive expression, complexion tinting, and wig 28

attachment, rare matching porcelain limbs, lovely antique costume. Ex-Estelle Johnston Collection. $2000/3000

40. Bonnets and Accessories for Mid-1800s Lady Dolls Comprising two bonnets, each about 2 ½”w., of woven straw with rich original elaboration, handled basket with silk flowers, comb, and woven cream knit mittens with mauve accents. Generally excellent. Circa 1865. $300/500


41. Delightful Petite Mechanical Clock with Amusing Scene 10” (25 cm.) The heavy cast metal mantel clock features a centered clock tower with pagoda finial and porcelain clock face. Standing on one side of the tower, peering through a window, is a uniformed soldier, and at the other side is a woman posed as though waving goodbye. When wound, the soldier is designed to nod his head back and forth, and the woman to wave her arms. Also arranged on the base is a bulldog who is “attacking” the soldier’s rifle, a child fountain, and a basket with little doll. Original key included, mechanism needs adjustment and may not be complete, mechanism not functioning, woman’s arm needs repair. Mid-1800s, a superb luxury mechanical clock well worthy of restoration. $400/600

42. Early French Paper Mache Poupée in Very Fine Early Costume 26” (66 cm.) Solid domed paper mache shoulderhead with ovalshaped face and elongated throat, black enamel eyes, dark eyeliner, delicately-painted upper and lower lashes, arched brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blushed cheeks, brunette hand-tied human hair wig over painted black pate, kid poupée body with tiny waist, stitched and separated fingers, gusset-jointing at hips. Condition: very good, few rubs on cheeks, original complexion and features, body original albeit weak with few repairs. Comments: French, circa 1840, attributed to Andreas Voit with original hand-stitched body. Value Points: having regal presence, the doll wears original costume comprising lustrous grey velvet dress with fitted bodice and velvet zigzag ribbons, matching jacket, lace chemisette, undergarments, velvet bonnet, leather hand-stitched shoes. Ex-collection Musée de la Poupée, Paris. $1400/1800 29


43. Rare German Paper Mache Glass-Eyed Lady with Original Painted Cap Under Embroidered Silk Cap 20” (51 cm.) Paper mache solid domed shoulder head of lady with oval face, elongated throat, modeled bodice, brown glass inset eyes, painted brown cap with black border forming a V on the forehead and with painted bow tie, painted lashes, single stroke brows, aquiline nose, closed mouth with outlined lips, muslin stitch-jointed body, paper mache lower arms, silk gown, undergarments, stockings, leather slippers, and with original fitted black silk cap with embroidered purple silk panel. Condition: generally excellent, some light craquelure on shoulder plate, old retouch of paint on arms. Comments: Germany, circa 1865. Value Points: rare model with distinctively-painted cap beneath original black silk cap, original unusuallyshaped body. $1200/1800 30

44. Superb French Mechanical Musical Tableau with Clock by Tharin 37” (94 cm.) w. x 32”h. x 9” d. A fine oil painting with rich vivid colors depicting a bustling village blacksmith shop is set within a gilded gesso-overwooden frame with scroll and foliage decorations.


The blacksmith shop is seen from the inside, looking over the workings of the shop and out through a wide arched open door into the town with winding narrow streets, mountains and blue sky in the background. There is a working porcelain-face clock signed Tharins a Paris, in the village tower; the clock has silk thread suspension pendulum that strikes the hours and half-hours. There are six people, a horse and a dog in

the highly animated scene that includes motions of the bellows, the workers, the horse being shod, and the wagging tail of the dog; the lighting of the painting highlights these movements. Two musical tunes play. Excellent condition, beautifully preserved. French, Tharins of Paris, an outstanding tableau whose fine painting is enlivened by the five movements and two melodious tunes. $11,000/14,000 31


four-lace ankle boots, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1. Comments: Kestner, circa 1880. Value Points: an especially beautiful example of the early all-bisque doll with original wig, gentle enigmatic smile. $900/1400

47. French Walnut Tri-Fold Folding Screen with Beveled Glass Uppers 23” (58 cm.) The walnut-framed trifold screen has acanthus carving, and is decorated with beveled glass upper panels, and padded silk lower panels; the reverse side has twill covering with constructed panels for placement of articles. Excellent condition. French, late 1800s. $500/800

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45. Rare Grand-Size German All-Bisque Doll by Kestner with Bare Feet 11” (28 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, very plump cheeks, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and lightly-feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center line between the lips, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, well-defined musculature in torso, peg-jointed plump bisque arms and legs, cupped right fist, well-shaped legs with tiny ankles and bare feet. Condition: generally excellent, small chip on right leg rim, hairline at back right calf. Comments: Kestner, circa 1882. Value Points: wonderful model with deeply-defined musculature, rare bisque feet, rare grand size. $1800/2400

46. German All-Bisque Miniature Doll by Kestner with Original Wig 6” (15 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, plump chin, blonde mohair wig in long braid, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white socks with purple ties and black 32

47.1. Very Beautiful French Bisque Brown-Eyed Bébé by Leon Casimir Bru with Original Signed Shoes 18” (46 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate with modeled bosom and shoulderblades, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick black eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve-blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with well-defined tongue tip between the outlined shaded lips, impressed dimple at philtrum and chin, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, slender kid bébé body with Chevrotera hinged legs, wooden lower legs, bisque forearms with separately-sculpted fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bru Jne 6 (head and shoulders) (partial original Bru paper label on torso). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, Chevrot era, circa 1885. Value Points: especially beautiful doll whose captivating expression is achieved by deeply modeled features, finest bisque and painting, original body with perfect hands, antique costume (some frailness of silk), matching bonnet, undergarments, original store chemise, and wearing original leather shoes incised “Bru Jne Paris 6”. $14,000/18,000


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48. 22” French Bisque Brown-Eyed Bébé, Size 10, by Emile Jumeau 22” (56 cm.) Bisque socket head, large amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, rich dark eyeliner, rose-blushed eye shadow, lush thick lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined accented lips, impressed chin and philtrum dimple, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, faint tiny firing line on front crown rim, original firing line at left side seam with over-paint, original body and body finish. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau 10 (head) Bébé Jumeau Diplome d’Honneur (torso). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1888. Value Points: especially beautiful eyes on the wide-eyed bébé, wearing beautiful vintage golden silk dress with gilt metallic accents, undergarments, silk woven reticule, leather boots, socks, $2200/2700

49. All-Original German Bisque Lady in Elaborate Candy Container Presentation Costume 13” (33 cm.) overall. Waist-up bisque figure of adult lady posed haughtily with uptilted head, painted features, attached bisque arms, and attached to elongated cylindrical cone which is covered by elaborate lace and silk skirt and which serves as a candy container. Condition: generally excellent, near mint. Comments: Galluba & Hoffman, for the French market, circa 34

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50. Mid-1800s Mechanical Drumming Polichinelle Featuring a Tin Penny Bank Drum 18” (46 cm.) A toy drum, resting upon a wooden platform, is decorated with lithographed and embossed papers on the sides and drum head, and has a wooden handle that attaches to a metal rod upon which a paper mache Polichinelle is standing atop the drum. Polichinelle is dressed in traditional style and, in his hand, he holds a smaller tin drum with coin bank slit at the top. When the handle is turned, he briskly kicks arms and legs as though


marching while thump, thump sounds emanate from the larger drum. Good condition, unrestored with surface dust and some paper wear. A rare early “mechanical bank” with attention-getting movement and sound. Circa 1860. Ex-Collection Legoland Museum of Dolls and Toys. $2200/2700

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51. French Bisque Bébé by Emile Jumeau, Size 12, with Original Couturier Costume and Gold-Lettered Jumeau Shoes 26” (66 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and multifeathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, impressed dimples at philtrum, chin and lip corners, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 12 (and artist checkmarks) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1886. Value Points: lovely bisque and painting, original body and body finish, the bébé is wearing her original aqua silk couturier costume and bonnet created in the studios of Ernestine Jumeau, original undergarments, Jumeau socks, aqua kidskin shoes with gilt lettering “Bébé Jumeau”. $4500/6500

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52. Early French Bisque Premiere Bébé by Emile Jumeau with Lovely Early Costume 16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head with delicate pale bisque, blue glass spiral threaded eyes with darker blue eyeliner, painted lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth, pale accented lips, pierced ears, blonde lambswool wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent, original body and body finish. Marks: 7 (?) (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878. Value Points: earliest period of Jumeau bébé has finest delicate bisque and painting, original wig, body, body finish, and is wearing lovely early patterned aqua silk dress, undergarments, woven bonnet, kidskin shoes. $4000/5500 36

9” (23 cm.) Bisque swivel head with very plump face on kid-edged bisque torso, blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, pronounced rose-blushed eye shadow, chin and cheek blush, accented nostrils, open mouth with slightly-parted outlined lips, two square cut upper teeth, blonde hip-length mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, modeled bent elbows, cupped right hand, muscular legs, painted yellow heeled boots with black laces and heels, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, tiny flake on right top leg rim. Marks: 102/12 (head) 12 (arms). Comments: Kestner, circa 1885. Value Points: rare model with captivating proud pose and expression, distinctive body, and distinctive facial painting. $1100/1600

54. Four Miniature Antique Clocks 3 ½” (9 cm.) -4”. The diverse collection of four miniature clocks includes a pressed tin mechanical faux-clock which, when wound, causes the clock hands to tick and the clown and elephant posed atop to bounce back and forth; gilded soft metal Art Nouveau faux clock with easel back; brass and enamel mantel clock with decorative garlands (needs


adjustment); and cast brass mantel clock with porcelain face (glass face lacking, needs adjustment). Various periods, the tin and metal are late 1800s, the two other late 1900s. A wonderful collection for decorative purposes. $400/700

55. Miniature Mahogany Chest of Drawers 9” (23 cm.) The mahogany chest features two lower drawers with wooden knob pulls below a hidden jewelry drawer, has curved columnar sides, and is surmounted by two small handkerchief drawers at the top. Excellent condition. American, circa 1850. $300/500

56. Splendid French Bisque Bébé by Schmitt et Fils with Original Signed Body 15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head with rounded plump face, almondshaped blue glass enamel inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with pale accented lips, pierced ears, light brunette mohair wig over original Schmitt pate, French composition and wooden eight loose-ball-jointed body with

flat-cut derriere and straight wrists, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SCH (in shield on head and derriere) Bte SGDG 1 (head) 1 (pate). Comments: Schmitt et Fils, circa 1880. Value Points: splendid wide-eyed bébé whose innocent expression is achieved by delicate rose-blushing on sought-after pale complexion, original body and body finish. $7500/9500

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57. German Bisque Lady Doll with Brown Sculpted Hair and Sculpted Blue Bead Coronet 17� (43 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead of adult lady with oval face, elongated throat, deeply-sculpted brown hair casually waved from her face into arranged curls and crowned with a sculpted blue hair comb edged with blue beads and gilt trim, painted facial features, painted blue eyes (to exactly match hair comb), red and black upper eyeliner, brown single stroke brows, closed mouth with center accent line, muslin stitch-jointed body, leather arms, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, one pierced ear lobe pulled through. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: rarity factors include brown hair and fancy hair ornaments. $800/1100

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59. Accessories for Early Lady Dolls Including 2 ¼” leather soled knit slippers in red and cream pattern, 7”l. cream woolen travel blanket with red silk edging and leather carrying straps; burgundy velvet bonnet with lining and metallic accents; red leather purse with brass trim; red cranberry glass perfume bottle. Generally excellent. Mid1800s. $300/500

60. Pair, German Bisque Lady Doll Sisters with Gold Hair Bows by Conta & Bohne 19” (48 cm.) and 20”. Each has bisque shoulderhead with slender oval face and elongated throat, black sculpted hair curled across the forehead with a crown of rolled curls that are tamed by a gilt hair band and bow, hair waved away from face behind the fully sculpted pierced ears, and formed into elaborately arranged finger curls at the back of the head, blue upper-glancing eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single-stroke black brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, muslin body, bisque lower arms and legs with painted black f lat shoes. Condition: generally excellent, right hand

fingers restored on one. Comments: Conta & Bohne, Germany, circa 1870, variations of the model were made with blonde hair, another with painted blue necklace, and yet another with undefined hair bow. Value Points: beautiful dolls, with wonderful detail of sculpting, wearing fine matching costumes in Christmas-themed colors. Ex-Berta Hackney Collection. $1200/1800 39


61. Very Beautiful French Bisque Poupée by Adelaide Huret with Rare Body, Trunk and Trousseau 16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump face, heavy-lidded painted blue eyes with enhancing glaze at bottom rim, black eyeliner, painted lashes, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with pale accented lips, unpierced ears, hand-tied original wheat blonde human hair wig over cork pate, on rare kid 61 label

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heeled shoes in the Huret manner (without signature) and is preserved in her original labeled French trunk from Rouen containing a fine additional trousseau comprising white pique ensemble with soutache trim, purple textured silk party dress with blouse, unusual patriotic costume of grey and red with black trim, black silk evening dress with silk tassels, white waffle-weave day dress, three additional bonnets, various undergarments, and various accessories including fine set of sleevelets and chemisette. $14,000/18,000

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2 ½” (6 cm.) Narrow-shaped black kidskin boots with inset black elastics at each side, and having tan leather soles, black wooden heels, and tassel trims. The boots have green stamp “Huret A Paris”. Excellent condition. French, exclusive for the luxury poupées of Huret, circa 1850. $300/500

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65. Early English Wooden Doll with Choice Original Costume 19” (48 cm.) Carved wooden head and torso with shaped torso front and flat back, rounded face and shaped throat, inset enamel eyes, painted all-around lashes, feathered brows, closed mouth with thin line lips, blushed cheeks, light brown mohair wig, wooden legs with dowel-jointing at hips and knees, cloth upper arms, wooden hands with “spatula” shaped fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: England, circa 1790. Value Points: especially captivating facial expression with gentle smile, the gentleman wears fine early costume including linen-lined silk jacket, embroidered linen vest with blue buttons, shirt, cashmere breeches, blue knit stockings, slippers, and wearing silk pouch with embroidered details and a gold-plated pocket watch with fob. $12,000/16,000

65.1. Late 18th Century Arm Chair with Gold Leaf Finish 15” (38 cm.) The straight high-back wooden chair with rolled arms, carved crest, and branch-like support is richly finished with gold leaf over gesso base, and has early blue silk and embroidered silk upholstery. Generally excellent, some rubs to original gold leaf. Late 1700s. $400/600

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64. Early French Carton Lady Doll of the Directoire Epoch 18” (46 cm.) Very firm carton shoulderhead with domed head, strong elongated throat and sloping shoulders, painted complexion and features, large brown eyes in well-defined sockets, black upper eyeliner, painted all-around lashes, single stroke brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with extended center line, impressed chin dimple, tendrils of little curls affixed to elaborate paper cap with feather and metallic trim, firm slender kid lady body with 42

9” (23 cm.) Waist up wood head and torso, eggshaped head with defined nose and elongated throat, original enamel painted complexion over gesso, painted facial features, outlined black eyes, single stroke brows, one stroke lips with bow-shaped center, blushed cheeks, flaxen wig, cloth torso, legs and arms. Condition: generally excellent, original finish, paint wear at left throat. Comments: early 1800s, the doll is shown in The Art of Dolls, 1700-1940 by Madeline Merrill, page 7, described as the “last of the so-called English Queen Anne-type wooden dolls”. Value Points: all original doll with wonderful expression, wearing original costume including cap. $1200/1600


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67. Early German Milliner’s Shop by Christian Hacker in Petite Size with Swing-Out Doors 20” (51 cm.) w. x 11”h. x 12”d. The wooden store with open front has two display windows at the front that are hinged to swing open. The back wall has a mirrored cabinet that centers four glass door cabinets with shelved interiors. There is a matching counter, and the store has original wall and floor paper. The store has original painted pink, cream and grey finish with traces of original decoupage. Arranged in the store are miniature bonnets of various styles on wooden hat stands, along with bolts of fabric, accessories, sewing tools, and such. Structurally excellent (one glass 44

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window has hole), with original finish, albeit quite worn. The shop has the Christian Hacker stamp along with the hand-lettered number 170/1. Germany, Christian Hacker, circa 1880, the swing-out doors are highly characteristic of his firm’s early stores, this being a most charming petite size. $2000/3000


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68. Early German Paper Mache Lady with Rare Coiffure and Maker’s Signature 19” (48 cm.) Solid domed paper mache shoulder head of adult lady with heartshaped face, elongated throat, and modeled bosom, black enamel eyes, painted upper lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, black painted hair with feathering around the forehead, sculpted brushmarks and sculpted braided chignon with painted gold comb, and with brunette human hair curls at the sides centered by a gold metal comb, kid lady body with shapely torso, fine antique dress, undergarments, leather slippers. Condition: generally excellent, fine original complexion and paint is wellpreserved, some very minor craquelure and one corner re-glue on shoulderplate. Marks: G.K. XX (impressed inside shoulder plate). Comments: maker unknown, circa 1825. Value Points: rarity factors include most unusual coiffure which combines sculpted and human hair, glass eyes, beautiful presence, early costume; the doll is shown in Grafnitz’s German Paper Mache Dolls, page, 74. Ex-collection Estelle Johnston. $2000/3000

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69. German Paper Mache Lady Doll with Long Ringlet Curls 18� (46 cm.) Paper mache shoulder head of lady with slender oval face and elongated throat, sculpted black hair drawn smoothly around the forehead and forming into long ringlet curls that tumble on to the shoulders and form into a braided chignon at the back of head, painted complexion, teal-blue painted downcast eyes, black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, closed mouth with center accent line, blushed cheeks, slender kid body with wooden lower limbs, paper bands at junction of kid and wood, painted yellow flat shoes. Condition: generally excellent, tiny rub on forehead. Comments: Germany, circa 1840. Value Points: rare early doll with beautifullyformed stylistic coiffure, original finish, body, and costume. $900/1300

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70. German Paper Mache Lady Doll with Elaborate “Beehive” Coiffure 11” (28 cm.) Paper mache shoulder head with heart-shaped face and elongated throat, black sculpted hair forming into two wide pouf curls and an elaborate “beehive” arrangement at the crown, painted facial features, blue eyes, black upper eyeliner, closed mouth in smiling expression, firmly-stuffed body, wooden lower legs, kid arms, original (frail) antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, light craquelure on shoulderplate, fingers worn. Comments: Germany, circa 1840. Value Points: rare coiffure on the petite lady. $700/900

71. German Paper Mache Brown-Eyed Lady with Braided Coronet 17” (43 cm.) Paper mache shoulderhead of lady with oval face and elongated strong throat, black sculpted hair drawn in little curls above her ears and formed into a very long braid which is coiled the back of her head and formed into a coronet at the crown, three deeply-shaped finger curls are on each side of face, painted brown eyes, single stroke

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brows, arched brows, closed mouth with gentle smile, slender kid body with wooden lower limbs, painted shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1840. Value Points: rare coiffure with elaborately coiled braids and unusual deeply sculpted curls at each side of forehead, rare brown eyes, fine original costume. $1200/1800

72. American Paper Mache Doll with “Patent Head” Markings 27” (69 cm.) Paper mache shoulderhead with plump rounded face and chin, black sculpted hair with deeply-impressed combmarks formed into short uniform finger curls, painted dark eyes, upper lashes, feathered brows, rounded nose with defined nostrils, closed mouth, muslin stitch-jointed body, leather arms, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, light craquelure on original complexion. Marks: Patent Head. Comments: American, circa 1865. Value Points: endearing child model with original finish, maker’s mark. $500/700

73. Victorian Cast Iron and Brass Spool Holder 9” (23 cm.) A cast iron base with claw feet supports a center wooden pillar which is surmounted by a velvet cap, and has three star-shaped brass tiers with carved bone finials designed for use as thread spool holders. Excellent condition. Circa 1890. $300/500 47


75. French Paper Mache Poupée With Blue Glass Eyes Attributed to Andreas Voit

74. German Paper Mache Lady Doll with Distinctive Smiling Expression 16” (41 cm.) Solid domed paper mache shoulder head with oval face and elongated throat, black glass enamel inset eyes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth with wide beaming smile, row of tiny teeth, brunette mohair curly wig, slender kid body with wooden lower limbs, painted red shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1840. Value Points: rare smiling model with impressed dimples, original body, glass eyes, and wonderful antique costume. $600/900 48

27” (69 cm.) Solid domed paper mache shoulderhead with oval face and elongated strong throat, blue glass heavily-lidded eyes, painted lashes, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, brunette handtied human hair wig, hand-sewn kid body with stitch-jointing, stitched and separated fingers, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, uneven edge of shoulderplate may not be original. Comments: French, circa 1840, attributed to the workshops of Andreas Voit. The doll appeared in an article “A Union of Survivors” by Lorna Lieberman in “Doll Collectors Manual 1983”, page 47. Value Points: rare early doll with lovely pale original complexion, serene expression. $1100/1400

76. Very Rare Trio of Early Miniature Cloth Dolls in Original Costumes 9” (23 cm.) Each of the all-cloth dolls has a heart-shaped face with defined features, stiffened oil finish with painted complexion and delicatelyembroidered features, delicate stitched-on wig, firmly-stuffed kid body with flat-cut leather fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: early


1800s, the dolls are featured in The Art of Dolls, 17001940 by Madeline Merrill, described as cloth dolls from the Azores, and named Lady of St. Michael’s, Lady of Terceira, and Lady of High Estate. The Portugese Azores were a traveling destination and stop-over for Europeans during the 18th and 19th centuries, including Chateaubriand, the French writer who stopped there while escaping to America during the French Revolution, and later, Mark Twain, who described his visit to the Azores in his 1869 book, The Innocents Abroad. Value Points: pristine condition of the very rare and artfully constructed dolls, completely original including multilayered hand-stitched costumes; the dolls were preserved in the Merrill Collection and Lieberman Collection under a glass dome (which is included). $1500/2100 76 details

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77. Superb All-Original German Bisque Art Character, Model 101, “Peter” in Tyrolean Costume by Kammer and Reinhardt 15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head with deeply-defined features, painted pale blue eyes with heavy eyelids and black upper eyeliner, one stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with primly-set pouting lips, accent line between the lips, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, few wig pulls. Marks: K*R 101 39. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1910, from their art character reform series, the doll was marketed as “Peter”. Value Points: very fine modeling enhanced by dewy patina, original body and body finish, wearing outstanding original Tyrolean costume with embroidered suspenders, laced breeches, woolen leggings, loden jacket, leather boots, loden wool cap with tassels. $3200/4500

78. Pair, German All-Bisque Miniature Doll in Original Costumes 4” (10 cm.) Each has one-piece bisque head and torso, blue glass eyes, painted features, closed mouth, mohair wig, jointed bisque arms and legs, painted shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1900. Value Points: each is wearing its original khaki flannel uniform

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with cap, leather leggings; one with painted moustache and carrying sword and leather belt and straps with backpack; and the other with backpack and woolen cap lettered “Emden”. Also included is a nodding head donkey with amber eyes and fitted harness and blanket. $400/600

79. Two Early German Velvet Animals by Steiff 3” (8 cm.) and 5”. Including a gold velvet elephant that is posed seated with trunk extended between his two front legs, with shoe-button eyes, large stitched-on flap ears, along with gold velvet bunny with shoe button eyes, felt lined ears and underside. Good condition, some rubbing wear to velvet. Germany, Steiff, circa 1915. $400/600

80. Outstanding German Bisque Art Character, 1448, by Simon & Halbig 16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, small brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, lightly-feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with pensive expression, accent line between the very full lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1448 Simon & Halbig S&H 6. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1912. Value Points: near mint condition of the exceptionally beautiful doll, with flawless bisque, original wig with soft curls, original body and body finish, and original antique costume, undergarments, socks and shoes. $6000/8500 51


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81. German Bisque Art Character, 101, “Marie” by Kammer and Reinhardt in Rare Glass-Eyed Variation 17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, fringe-painted lashes, one-stroke tapered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full lips in pouting expression, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique silk rose dress, undergarments, stockings, cream kidskin shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R 101 43 (head) Handwerck Germany (body). Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt from the art reform movement series, this being the model marketed as “Marie” in the rare glass-eyed variation. Value Points: very fine quality of bisque, painting, body and body finish. $5000/7500

82. Rare Tiny Model of German Bisque Doll, Model 2033, Known as “Wendy” by Bruno Schmidt 7” (18 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, single stroke wavy brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with primly-set lips, center accent line, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, old light body retouch. Marks: 2033 BSW (in heart) 537 4/0. Comments: Bruno Schmidt, circa 1912, their model known as “Wendy”. Value Points: sought-after model that is as endearing as it is rare, especially in this virtually-unknown petite size. $1200/1600

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83. Especially Lovely Example of the German Bisque “Mein Liebling”, Model 117 by Kammer and Reinhardt 15” (39 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accent line between the glaze-decorated lips, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, baby finger chipped on left hand. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 117 39. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912, their model marketed as “Mein Liebling” (my darling). Value Points: an especially choice example of the beloved doll, with fine gleaming patina of bisque, original wig, original body in near mint condition, and wearing original costume and shoes. $2800/3500

84. German Bisque Art Character “Mein Liebling”, Model 117, by Kammer and Reinhardt in Store Original Costume 17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 117 43. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912, the model marketed as Mein Liebling. Value Points: finest quality of bisque and painting on the closed mouth rare character, original body and body finish, wearing factory original felt uniform with belt, sabre, boots. $3200/4500 53


86. German All-Bisque Mignonette with Beguiling Expression 4” (10 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kidedged bisque torso, large brown glass inset eyes, painted features, closed mouth with very pert expression, blonde mohair wig in long braids, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs painted white stockings and brown one-strap shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1890. Value Points: most charming expression, the petite doll wears fine antique costume and carries her own little all-bisque doll. $400/600

87. Rare German Bisque Flapper Lady, 1469, by Simon and Halbig with Original Body

85. German Bisque Lady Doll, 1159, by Simon and Halbig for the French Market, in Superb Original Wedding Ensemble 20” (51 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lower lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette hand-tied human hair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed lady body with modeled bosom and shapely waist. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1159 S&H dep 8 (head) Bébé Jumeau Diplome d’Honneur (body). Comments: Simon and Halbig for the French market, circa 1900. Value Points: lovely bisque and original wig, original lady body, and wearing outstanding original ivory satin gown with extended train, orange blossom garlands, and with ruffled lace cap and veil, pearl earrings. $2200/2800 54

14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head with slender heart-shaped face, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig in bobbed fashion, slender composition and wooden lady body in the flapper mode, elongated limbs, feet posed for high heels. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1469 Simon & Halbig 2. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1915. Value Points: rare model aptly depicting the flapper era lady, with original body and body finish, wearing wonderful dress of the era, stockings, shoes, necklaces. $1400/1900


88. Rare German Bisque Flapper Lady, 1469, by Simon and Halbig with Original Body 14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head with slender heart-shaped face, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, brunette mohair wig, slender composition and wooden lady body in the flapper mode, elongated limbs, feet posed for high heels. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1469 Simon & Halbig 2. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1915. Value Points: very beautiful delicate expression, richly-shaded lips, original body and body finish, antique flapper era costume, high heels, pearls. $1400/1800

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89. Two French Miniature Salon Dogs 6” (15 cm.) Each is paper mache with white fur cover and shaved muzzle, one depicting a borzoi with amber glass eyes, and the other seated with black bead eyes. Generally excellent. Early 1900s, French. $400/500

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which are Jumeau 1889 era. Marks: 9. Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1880, his first period portrait bébé. Value Points: very beautiful doll with dramatic eyes and eye decoration that contrast the delicate pale bisque, wearing antique blue silk dress with lace trim, and with matching wooden-handled blue parasol, undergarments, socks, shoes, and woven bonnet with blue ribbons. Ex-Stein am Rhein Museum. $7500/9500

91. Very Beautiful French Bisque Portrait Bébé by Emile Jumeau in Fine Antique Costume 18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head with very pale bisque, almond-shaped blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading, very thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve-blushed eye shadow, arched feathered brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined pale lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent, body is original except lower legs 56

92. Rare German All-Bisque Miniature Doll, Model 102, by Kestner with Well-Defined Muscular Body 9” (23 cm.) Bisque swivel head with very plump face on kid-edged bisque torso, blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, rose-blushed eye shadow, cheek blush, accented nostrils, slightly-parted outlined lips, two square cut upper teeth and one lower, blonde mohair wig over


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plaster pate, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, modeled bent elbows, cupped right hand, muscular legs, painted yellow heeled boots with black laces and heels, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, typical tiny flakes at stringing holes. Marks: 102/12 (head) 12 (arms). Comments: Kestner, circa 1885. Value Points: most enchanting all-bisque doll with rare expression, beautifully-sculpted limbs with muscular detail, fine antique costume. $1100/1600

93. Wonderful German Bisque Miniature Doll in Elaborate Costume and Presentation for the French Market 7” (18 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig, composition body with jointing at shoulders, hips and knees. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 192. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1900, for the French market, presented by a prestige Parisian toy store such as Au Paradis des Enfants or Au Nain Bleu. Value Points: wearing its original elaborate dimity gown with lace and blue ribbon trim, undergarments, socks and shoes, and matching bonnet, the doll is presented in a custom bed with elaborate silk and lace fittings and

lace canopy, the doll and bed presented in original box which opens to become a wall-paper lined room with lace edgings. $2200/2800

94. Beautiful French Bisque Mystery Bébé in Petite Size with Splendid Eyes 13” (33 cm.) Bisque socket head, very deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows with feathered detail, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with very full outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, Steiner composition fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent, tiny rub on upper brows, body may not be original but is of the same era and appropriate style and size. Marks: 5/0. Comments: French, circa 1882, the maker is uncertain but bears compelling resemblance to bébés of Andre Thuillier. Value Points: especially beautiful petite bébé with splendid eyes, lovely antique silk costume and bonnet, undergarments, stockings, aqua silk dress. $3500/5500 57


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95. Early German Bisque Glass-Eyed Doll, Model 135, with Sculpted Hair and Bodice by C.F. Kling 20� (51 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead, blonde sculpted hair with deeply waved curls drawn from her face and decorated with a cluster of Dresden flowers, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, rose-blushed eye shadow, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, sculpted upturned collar with scalloped edge, muslin stitch-jointed body, leather arms, sewn-on stockings and leather boots. Condition: one piece break and reglue at back shoulderplate. Marks: 135 8. Comments: C.F. Kling, Germany, circa 1885. Value Points: very beautiful and rare early doll, wearing exquisite antique costume. $400/500

96. Petite German Bisque Lady Doll with Elaborate Coiffure, Necklace and Glass Eyes 14� (36 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead, blonde sculpted hair arranged in vertical curls across the forehead, thick double braids at the back of head and with magenta bow at the crown, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, sculpted 97.

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cameo brooch, cloth body, bisque lower arms and legs, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, tiny chip at left corner of breastplate, body is not original. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: rarity factors include rare coiffure, magenta hair bow, glass eyes, sculpted cameo. $600/800

97. Petite German Bisque with Rare Swivel Neck Attachment and Original Body 11 ½” (29 cm.) Bisque swivel head on bisque shoulderplate with flatcut neck socket, blonde sculpted short curly hair, cobalt blue glass eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, closed mouth with accent line on pale lips, muslin stitch-jointed body, bisque arms to above the elbows, cupped hands, bisque lower legs with purple lustre tassels and ankle boots. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: lovely delicate bisque contrasts the brilliant eyes, original body with rare lustre boots, lovely original costume. $900/1300

98. Especially Beautiful French Bisque Poupée with Gentle Expression and Rare Neck Articulation 26” (66 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, rare articulation designed to allow the head to tilt forward and side to side, as well as standard swivel, blue glass inset eyes, dark painted eyeliner, painted

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lashes, arched feathered brows, rose-blushed eye shadow, delicate cheek and chin blush, ears pierced into head, blonde mohair wig over original kid-covered cork pate, French kid poupée body with gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees, stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1866, the doll has the unique 1866 deposed neck articulation of August Dehors allowing a realistic movement of the head. Value Points: rare doll, virtually unknown in this size, is especially beautiful with finest bisque and painting, fine antique costume and bonnet. $2500/3500

99. German Bisque Lady Doll with Brown Sculpted Hair and Glass Eyes by Simon and Halbig 13” (33 cm.) Bisque swivel head on bisque shoulderplate, brown sculpted hair drawn away from her face and captured in thick braids at the back of her head, black sculpted bow at the crown, blue glass inset eyes, painted features, closed mouth, fully-sculpted pierced ears, stitch-jointed body, porcelain lower legs, bisque lower arms, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, Simon and Halbig, circa 1870. Value Points: rarity factors include brown hair, sculpted hair bow, glass eyes, swivel head, and wearing fine antique costume. $900/1300 59


100. French Wooden Articulated Mannequin Hand and Poupée Gloves 8” (20 cm.) hand. The wooden mannequin hand has two or three dowel articulations on each finger, allowing the hand to be posed for display of articles. Included are six different style pairs of miniature poupée gloves including one fine cream kidskin pair with button closure at the wrists and having original signature of Perrin (with original box). Generally excellent. French, circa 1890. $300/500

101. Pair, French Bisque Wooden-Bodied Poupée Sisters by Gaultier with Trunk and Trousseau of Matching Costumes 18” (46 cm.) Each has bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with pale accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, articulated wooden body with shapely torso, dowel-jointing at the shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips and knees, and with pivot jointing at upper arms and upper legs. Condition: generally excellent, bodies are structurally excellent, one with very light old retouch on body. Marks: 4 F.G. Comments: Gaultier, circa 1870, their duplicate set of antique costumes gives evidence of the doll’s lifetime together, likely originally owned by two beloved daughters whose names remain a mystery today. Value Points: the twin sisters are wearing matching white pique walking suits with striped edging, and each owns matching striped cotton seaside costumes, black silk walking suit with beaded accents, white polka dot cotton blouse with matching overskirt, striped jacket with cuffs (one red and white, one blue and white), matching woven straw beach bonnets, as well as various other undergarments and accessories. $8000/11,000 60


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104. Early English Peddler Doll “For A Good Child”, Dated 1883, with Original Sewing Notions

102. Very Rare Large German Paper Mache Smiling Lady with Enamel Eyes 28” (71 cm.) Paper mache shoulderhead with oval face, double chin, and strong throat, black sculpted hair with deep comb marks looped around the sides of the forehead and over her fully-sculpted ears, forming into eight long ringlet curls that tumble low on her shoulders, black enamel eyes, heavy eyelids, painted all-around lashes, feathered brows, slightly-parted lips with two square cut teeth on top and two below, all-cloth body with kid arms, the body is attached to the head in a unique manner having 48 small sew holes attached to a strip of linen, wearing original (frail) early dress with transfer designs, undergarments, leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent, some body patching. Comments: Germany, circa 1840. Value Points: outstanding sculpting with wonderfully-detailed facial shape, combmarked hair, smiling expression, open mouth with teeth, original pale complexion. The doll is shown in The Art of the Doll, 1700-1940 by Madeline Merrill, page 28. $2000/2800

103. Rare Tiny Wax over Paper Mache Doll with Original Body 6” (15 cm.) Wax over paper mache shoulderhead depicting a young child with blonde cropped curls waved from face and held by a hairband, tiny black glass eyes, closed mouth, muslin body with paper mache lower arms, wooden lower legs, painted brown ankle boots with white buttons, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1880. Value Points: sweet little doll with original body. $400/500 62

13” (33 cm.) Standing upon a wooden platform is a peddler lady with carved head, ebony complexion, black bead eyes, wooden torso and legs, and wearing original brown linen dress, red woolen cape, and black sunbonnet. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: English, mid-1800s. Value Points: presented under a glass dome, the peddler lady is carrying a large woven basket tray which is laden with a multitude of sewing notions, novelties, bric-a-brac and ephemera, including a little book labeled “For a Good Child”, and dated 1883. $1200/1600

105. French Paper Mache Lady Doll with Dramatic Large Enamel Eyes 31” (79 cm.) Paper mache shoulderhead with oval face and elongated strong throat, black sculpted hair with unusually deep sculpting, looped in front of the fully-sculpted ears and forming into a tightly coiled braid at the back, unusually large black enamel eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, lightly feathered brows, strongly-shaped nose with impressed nostrils, closed


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107. A Quartet of Wonderful Early Dolls in Shell Costumes 3” (8 cm.) - 7”. Each carved head with painted complexion and facial features, the three smaller with stiffened real hair, and the larger with painted black hair arranged with chignon at the nape. Each doll is posed upon original base and is “costumed” in an elaborate arrangement of shells to appear as a fine gown or gentleman’s array. Condition: very good, typical minor shell wear, original finish well preserved. Comments: Brittany, circa 1850. Value Points: wonderful variations are enhanced by highly characterized faces and brilliant shell costumes. $1200/1600

106. German Paper Mache Lady Doll with Rare Flirty Eyes and Original Costume 22” (56 cm.) Solid domed paper mache shoulder head of slender-faced woman with elongated throat, black painted pate, black glass “flirty” eyes, painted all-around lashes, arched brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, original hand-tied human hair wig with long looped braids framing the face, slender kid body, wooden arms and legs, painted flat orange shoes. Condition: generally excellent, original finish with one line of craquelure at side of throat. Comments: Germany, circa 1850. Value Points: rare model with delightful flirty eyes, fine original finish, original wig and body, and wearing beautiful original costume. $1100/1400 108.

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108. Pair, German Porcelain Man and Woman with Original Shell Costumes 7” (18 cm.) Each doll has porcelain shoulderhead with painted black hair and facial features, each posed on original stands, and each wearing elaborate costume constructed of tiny seashells. Condition: generally excellent with some typical shell loss. Comments: Germany, with original Brittany costumes, circa 1860. $800/1200

109. Blonde Haired Child Doll with Shell Costume and Tray of Desserts 4” (10 cm.) The small child of carved wood has blonde painted hair waved smoothly from face and held by black hairband, painted facial features, standing posed upon base, with extended arms. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Brittany, circa 1850. Value Points: charming miniature doll with wonderful and brilliantlydesigned shell costume, holding a shell tray with desserts. $400/600

110. Pair, Rare 19th Century Wax Fashionable Ladies with Wax Coiffures and Original Costumes 16” (41 cm.) Each has wax-over-gesso shoulderhead of lady with very slender face and elongated throat, sculpted wax hair in very elaborate coiffure, pierced ears, brown glass inset eyes, painted features, closed mouth, wooden block torso and upper legs, wax-overgesso lower limbs, painted boots. Condition: fair/good with wax repair, one with touchup on lips, one wooden torso worn. Comments: Circa 1870, as indicated by original costumes, the maker and country of origin is unknown; another example is shown in Gerken’s Wonderful Dolls of Wax, page 112. Value Points: rare, curious and appealing fashionable ladies, each wearing her original costume, one with exceptional detail of wax ringlet curls, has painted wax gloves, fancily-trimmed wax boots, and is wearing her original wedding gown with wax orange blossom bouquet and coronet, and unusual jewelry; the other has ornately-coiled chignon and is wearing purple sateen gown with Alencon lace trim, original earrings, and painted gold wax heeled boots with tassels. $600/900 65


111. Unique American Paper Mache Portrait of Lady with Sculpted Hair by Leo Moss 28” (71 cm.) Paper mache shoulder head of browncomplexioned lady with oval-shaped face and elongated throat, sculpted hair in arranged curls and captured at the nape with a red sculpted bow, brown glass inset eyes, black eyeliner, thick sculpted brows, aquiline nose, high cheek bones, closed mouth with smiling expression, brown muslin torso, brown composition lower arms, composition lower legs with painted stockings and sculpted black heeled shoes, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: LM 1900 (shoulders). Comments: American, attributed to Leo Moss, the early 20th century folk artist of Macon, Georgia, who created from found scraps an amazing group of black dolls, each individually sculpted and personified; the adult figures are especially rare. Value Points: outstanding sculpture of black lady with unique coiffure, gentle smile, original body and finish, perfectly preserved, and bearing a blue ribbon from 1998 UFDC convention, and shown in the January 1999 issue of Antique Doll Collector. $6500/8500

112. German Porcelain Doll “Mabel Lee” with Trousseau and Provenance 22” (56 cm.) Pink-tinted porcelain shoulderhead, black sculpted center-parted hair with two uniform finger curls, blue painted eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with upturned lip corners, muslin stitch-jointed body, leather arms. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1855. Value Points: the doll owns her original handsewn trousseau which comprises three dresses, night shirt, undergarments, apron, 111 details

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hooded jacket, and shoes. The doll is shown in The Art of the Doll, 1700-1940 by Madeline Merrill, page 10, who wrote that a note once accompanied the doll. viz. “Boston, Nov. 27, 1854, My dear little Fanny, The bearer of this note, Mabel Lee, is an orphan whom your cousins, the orphans, found one day. She was very naked, though not very poor, as her plumpness will show...” The doll was sent to Fannie Hooper on her birthday, November 17, 1854, and was costumed by her aunt. The doll was also written about in Doll Collectors Manual 1983, by Madeline Merrill and was acquired by Lorna Lieberman from the collection of Estelle Johnston of whose collection it rested for more than 40 years. $900/1200

113. Germany Wooden Doll Known as “Penny Wooden” in Original Costume 11” (28 cm.) All-wooden doll with bedpost-shaped head, simplistically painted black hair and facial features, painted complexion, jointing at shoulders, elbows and hips, painted f lat black shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1890. Value Points: the doll wears her original black silk and velvet gown with beading detail, undergarments, reticule. Attached is an old note indicating the doll was once in the esteemed early collection of Estelle Winthrop. $200/400

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114. American Black-Complexioned Cloth Doll by Martha Chase 26” (66 cm.) Stockinette cloth head with pressed and oil-painted black complexion, painted black eyes with white eye dot in each eye, black upper eyeliner, black painted brows, broad nose, wide beaming gentle smile on closed mouth, stitch-shaped ears, stitched-on black fleecy hair, firmly-stuffed dark brown muslin torso, stitch-jointed black oil-painted hands and bare feet. Condition: generally excellent, paint wear on hands and feet. Comments: Martha Chase, circa 1895, the exceptional size suggests its possible origin as an exhibition model. Value Points: rare doll with realistic sculpting and portrayal. $2800/3500

115. Pristine American Cloth Doll with Original Paper Label by Martha Chase 16” (41 cm.) All-cloth doll with firmly-pressed and oil-painted facial features and blonde short hair with impasto-detailing and soft curls around the forehead, painted dark blue eyes with shaded color, red and black upper eyeliner, painted lashes, closed mouth, accented nostrils and eye corners, sateen torso cover, oil-painted limbs with stitch-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (original paper label on back torso). Comments: Martha Chase, circa 1910. Value Points: beautifully-preserved doll with most artistic painting, antique costume is likely original. $500/800

116. American Cloth Doll with Bobbed Hair by Martha Chase in Rare Petite Size 12” (30 cm.) All-cloth doll with pressed and oilpainted hair and facial features, bobbed short curls and bangs, painted blue eyes, red upper eyeliner, long upper lashes, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, rosy cheeks, cotton sateen body cover, oil-painted stitchjointed arms and legs, bare feet, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Chase Stockinette Doll (and doll head symbol, on torso). Comments: Martha Chase, circa 1910. Value Points: rare bobbed hair model, especially hard to find in this smaller size, has wonderful original painting. $800/1100

117. American Cloth Doll by Martha Chase with Rare Side-Parted Hair Style 16” (41 cm.) Firmly pressed and oil-painted facial features and hair arranged in blonde short bob with rare side-part, blue/ green painted eyes with white eyedots, red upper eyeliner, long painted curly lashes, blonde fringed brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full lips, all-oil-painted body with stitch-jointed limbs, separate thumbs, defined fingers, nice antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Martha Chase, circa 1920. Value Points: rare coiffure accentuated by deeply defined impasto painting, perfectlypreserved finish accented by deeply-impressed chin dimple. $600/800

118. American Cloth Doll by Martha Chase with Rarer Brown Hair and Brown Eyes 20” (51 cm.) All-cloth doll with pressed and oil-painted facial features, light brown impastopainted hair with curls around the forehead, painted brown eyes with shaded pupils and white eyedots, painted red eyeliner, black curly lashes, brows, accented nostrils, very full lips of closed mouth, cloth body with oil-painted lower arms and legs, sateen torso cover, stitch-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, stitch-defined fingers and separate thumb. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (Chase logo on torso) The Chase Stockinette Doll (original paper label on back). Comments: Martha Chase, circa 1910. Value Points: superbly-preserved original complexion with rosy cheeks and well-defined features, rarer brown eyes, stitched ears, two original labels, and wearing good antique costume and accessories. $700/1000 69


stitched thumbs, antique costume is included. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Martha Chase of Rhode Island, circa 1910, who introduced a series of dolls presumably based on storybook characters, this being “Little Nell” from the Dickens book, The Old Curiosity Shop. Value Points: very rare doll in impeccable original condition with beautiful painting and intricate construction of hair. $1500/2100

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15” (38 cm.) All-cloth doll with pressed and oil-painted facial features of slender-shaped face, brown sculpted hair drawn smoothly around her face and forming into a coiled chignon at the back, two tiny spit curls at the forehead, painted large brown eyes, red eyeliner, curly upper lashes, single-stroke 120. brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth in very solemn expression, sateen cover on torso, oil-painted limbs with stitch-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, separatelystitched thumbs. Condition: near mint. Marks: (Chase logo stamp on leg) The Chase Stockinette Doll (label on back torso). Comments: Martha Chase, circa 1910, from her series of storybook characters. Value Points: perfectly-preserved doll with rare hair style, rare brown eyes, preserved in her original labeled box. $1600/2400


121. A Delightful Family of Rubber Dolls Known as Mama Mehitibal and the Twins Dorcas and Fanny 13” (33 cm.) -16”. Each of the three dolls has rubber shoulderhead with sculpted and highlycharacterized facial features and coiffure, and original cloth body. Condition: fair/good, with typical craquelure of the hardened rubber. Comments: American, circa 1860, the use of rubber in the production of dolls was introduced at this time based on an 1851 patent by Charles Goodyear; the fascination with this newly invented and luxury product was simultaneous with the use of gutta percha in doll production. Value Points: a delightful family trio, notably each doll has a different facial model and hair style, one with singular curls at the forehead sides, and each with original body and costume. A note attached to the dolls names them “The Rubber Family, Mama Mehitibal and the Twins Dorcas and Fanny” and notes that they were formerly in the collection of Velma “Dolly” Driscoll, an early member of Doll Collectors of America. $1400/1800

122. Early 1800s Rare Accessory “The Proposal” 2 ½” (6 cm.) h. of purse. A small white linen hand-stitched purse with ruffled detail and cutwork design preserves a secret message. On the remains of a parchment envelope is written in diminutive brown ink script “Miss A Chamberlain presents”; the envelope remains protect a tiny hand-cut paper glove which is decorated with a silver foil heart and applique paper accents. Generally excellent, mid-1800s. In an article title “The Proposal” appearing in Doll Collectors Manual 1983, Lorna Lieberman wrote of this treasure and the custom that accompanied it. “Miss Chamberlain is answering a proposal of marriage. A proper

Victorian custom, apparently for dolls as well as for young ladies of breeding, required a nonverbal reply be sent to the ardent suitor. If the lady in question returned a mitten to her admirer, it would mean ‘thank you but no thank you’. If, on the other hand, she returned a glove, it would signify acceptance”. $200/300

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124. Miniature BronzeFramed Vignette with Mechanical Scene and Clock 4” (10 cm.) x 3”. A heavy cast frame arranged on an easel encloses a dimensional scene of three merrymaking couples posed in front of the village, a clock tower in the background above an open-front room in which is a silver winged cherub. An attached winding mechanism at the back presumably works the clock as well as creates a charming movement of the cherub. Structurally excellent, clock and movements need adjustment. There is an inscribed notation on the back side indicating the title “...du village” and “fabr. suisse”. Late 1800s. $500/800

125. Petite English Poured Wax Miniature Doll with Original Costume 5” (13 cm.) Rose tinted poured wax shoulderhead, tiny black bead eyes, tinted features, painted hair in style of the young Queen Victoria, firmly-stuffed cloth body, poured wax lower arms and legs with bare feet. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: English, circa 1860. Value

123. Grand Early 19th Century Paper Mache Doll in Original Empire Gown for the French Market, Along with Early Doll Chair 33” (84 cm.) Paper mache shoulder head, sculpted short hair with deeply-modeled curls waved behind the fully-sculpted ears, stippled details of feathering around the face, black glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes, impressed nostrils, brushstroked brows, closed mouth, original slender cloth body with stitch-shaped jointing, kid arms with stitched and separated fingers, elongated limbs and defined high-waisted torso. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: for the French market, circa 1840. Value Points: grand-sized poupée with very fine modeling and painting, beautifully sculpted hair, original body, and wearing exquisite original high-waisted 124.

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6� (15 cm.) h. basket. The silverplate basket with woven reed texture has wide border and handle; along with a silver candle holder, and a silverplate frame with sepia photograph of young girl holding her porcelain doll. Very good/excellent. Mid-1800s. $300/400

18� (46 cm.) Poured wax shoulderhead with honey-toned complexion, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, well-defined eye socks, lightly tinted brows, nostrils, and lips of closed mouth, light brown delicately inserted tendrils of hair, original softly-stuffed muslin body, poured wax arms and legs, bare feet. Condition: generally excellent, lips faded. Comments: English, circa 1865. Value Points: beautiful gentle-featured doll with soft curly wig, original body, wearing original costume of cream fabric with red silk ruffles and inset panels accented with cream soutache, and with matching reticule and hooded cape, undergarments, leather slippers. $1100/1400 73


of Dolls by Madeline Merrill, page 199. Value Points: especially beautiful doll with delicate complexion contrasting the brilliant eyes, original body and lovely costume. $1200/1700

129. Mid-1800s Wooden Doll Trunk with Unusual Decorations 12” (30 cm.) l. The wooden Saratoga trunk has impressed designs on burgundy cover along with green and gilt trim, and hinges open to a paper fitted base interior and with an upper compartment having green paper cover with engraving of children and Mother eagerly greeting the returning Papa. Very good condition, rare shape and decorations. Inside the trunk are various silk ribbons, American Mid-1800s. $600/900

130. French Bisque Poupée by Barrois with Cobalt Eyes and Bisque Arms 18” (46 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead with delicate pale complexion, rounded face, cobalt blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils,

128. Gentle-Faced French Bisque Poupée by Barrois with Cobalt Blue Eyes 20” (51 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead with very plump face, brilliant cobalt blue glass eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, firmly-stuffed muslin body with stitch-jointing, kid arms with stitched and separated fingers, fine early dress, undergarments, caps and leather boots. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: E 8 Depose B. Comments: French, Barrois, circa 1860, attached to the doll is a handwritten note indicating that the doll once belonged to Mrs. Frank Dobb of Boston, an early member of Doll Collectors of America, and at the estate sale of her dolls in the 1960s was sold to Lorna Lieberman; the doll is shown in the book The Art 74

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132. French Gilt Lettered “Papeterie” for Poupée 4 ½” (11 cm.) The firm-sided stationery box with slant lid has embossed red paper cover with gilt lettering “Papeterie” and hinges open to reveal a well-fitted interior with various stationery articles, and various bone-handled desk articles. Very good condition, light play wear. French, circa 1875. $300/500 132 open

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separately modeled pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden body with straight wrists, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, original body and body finish. Marks: 9 X (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1882. Value Points: rare signed E.J. shoes, rarely found early model with finest bisque and painting, entrancing gentle expression. $4500/6500

134. Collection of 19th Century Accessories for Dolls 2 ¼” (6 cm.) w. purse. Including embossed metal purse with hand-painted flowers and red silk lining with compartments; miniature book “Dew Drops with daily messages; tear-shaped pearl perfume vial with brass trim and frame, and having chain for belt attachment; brown leather purse with leather belt attachment; brass easel with enameled designs of acorn and oak leaves; green and silver miniature faux-opera glasses;

133. Rare French Bisque Bébé, Model 9 X, by Emile Jumeau with Signed E.J. Shoes 22” (56 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve-blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, impressed dimples at philtrum and lip corners, 134.

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miniature powder box, and leather case folio with needlework panel and gold tooled edging. Generally excellent. Mid/late 1800s. $300/500

135. Beautiful French Bisque Portrait Bébé by Emile Jumeau, Size 10 23” (58 cm.) Bisque socket head with deeply sculpted features, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve-blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined lips, separately modeled pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight loose-balljointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 10 (head) Jumeau Med. d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1880. Value Points: very beautiful early bébé with loveliest complexion and beautifullypainted features, especially fine sculpting details around the mouth, original

body and body finish, lovely antique costume, bonnet, undergarments, leather shoes. $4500/5500

136. 19th Century Carved Bone Accessories 2.6” (7 cm.) l. brass bubble blower. Included is a cast brass handled urn with copper shield whose lid lifts out to reveal a metal ring bubble blower; carved bone barrel with miniature carved bone domino set, set of carved bone jeu de quilles, two tiny die, carved bone puzzle in original box with sliding lid, and miniature book “Enfantine” with bone lid and velvet spine and having internal Fables and engravings. Generally excellent. French, circa 1875. $300/500 136.

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15” x 9” dresser, 7” and 12” mirrors. The four-drawer mahogany dresser has black beaded edging, white marble top, curved back splashes and an attached oval bracketed mirror held between two fancy spindles. Along with two arch-shaped Psyche mirrors, each set with fancy spindled brackets, the smaller with inlay pencil striping, and the larger with brass screw attachment to fix position. Generally excellent. French, circa 1875. $800/1200

15” (38 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass inset eyes with darker blue outer rims, accented lashes and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with beautifullyoutlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, all-wooden fully-articulated body with dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, and knees, and with ball-jointed swivel body, Condition: generally excellent, little chip hidden low on bottom of neck socket. Comments: Pierre François Jumeau, circa 1875, on wooden body deposed by Leon Casimir Bru. Value Points: beautiful poupée with wooden body,


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139. Superb All-Original French Bisque Deposed “Smiling” Poupée with Wooden Body by Leon Casimir Bru 15” (38 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with lips posed in gentle enigmatic smile, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French all-wooden body with dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees and ankles, and with ball-jointed waist. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: D (head and shoulder). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1872, both the distinctive “smiling” facial model, and the uniquelysculpted wooden body were deposed by him, and are said to depict the beloved Empress Eugenie. Value Points: rare model with very beautiful face, fine original wooden articulated body, original wig, and wearing original couturier gown with extended train, velvet bonnet, undergarments, leather slippers. $3500/5500

140. Three Very Fine Miniature Accessories from Mid-1800s Including richly-gold-plated folding lorgnette in original case with impressed designs; tiny scissors with chain and belt hook (overall 2 ½”:); and a tiny pair of gilt-metal spectacles in oval-shaped carrying case. Generally excellent. Very rare accessories of superb workmanship. Mid-1800s. $400/600 140.

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142. German Bisque Child Doll, X Series, with Closed Mouth by Kestner

22” (56 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump cheeks and chin, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with sculpted row of teeth between the outlined pale lips, brunette hand-tied human hair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden early body with attached ball joints and straight wrists, wearing lovely antique costume including cutwork dress, undergarments, leather rosette shoes, brown woolen coat, and fancy velvet bonnet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 14. Comments: Kestner, circa 1882. Value Points: rare model with modeled teeth, original body and body finish, finest bisque and painting, the model closely resembles the circle/dot bébé of Bru whose market this doll sought to capture. $1800/2100

15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, brunette human hair wig, early composition and wooden ball-jointed body with straight wrists, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: X. Comments: Kestner, circa 1882. Value Points: rare shy-faced child from X series has most endearing expression, original body and body finish. $1100/1500


143. German Bisque Closed Mouth Doll by Kestner with Trunk and Trousseau 21� (53 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, brunette hand-tied human hair wig, composition and wooden fully-jointed

body with straight wrists, beautifully costumed in fine silk dress and undergarments. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 14. Comments: Kestner, circa 1890. Value Points: the wistful-faced closed mouth child doll owns a domed trunk which contains a lavish trousseau including six additional dresses, undergarments, and various accessories. $1800/2400 81


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144. German Bisque Art Reform Character, “Marie” by Kammer and Reinhardt with Early Teddy Bear 18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted facial features, heavy-lidded painted blue eyes with upper eyeliner, one-stroke tapered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full lips in solemn expression, center accent line, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, ¼” firing line at back crown rim, few wig pulls, light nose rub. Marks: K*R 101 46. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1910, from their firm’s art character reform series, the model marketed as “Marie”. Value Points: enchanting expression, the little girl has original body and body finish, and is wearing factory original costume, and is carrying 10” early German mohair teddy bear with black shoe button eyes, attributed to Steiff. $1400/1800

145. Tiny German Bisque Art Character “Marie” by K*R 7” (19 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted facial features, tiny blue eyes, black upper eyeliner, one stroke tapered brows, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig, composition body jointed at shoulders and hips, antique 144.

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146. Very Rare and Beautiful German Bisque Art Character, 151, by Simon and Halbig 18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted facial features, large brown eyes with shaded details, black upper eyeliner, white eyedots, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth appearing as though open with painted row of teeth, smiling expression with shaded and accented lips, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 151 S&H 2. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1910, from their very rare art character series. Value Points: exceptional beauty of this rare model is achieved by deeply sculpted laughter lines and impressed cheek dimples, expressive painting of eyes, finest quality of bisque and painting, original body and body finish, wig, antique costume. $8000/11,000

147. Three Miniature Cast Metal Figurals 2” (5 cm.) -3”. Each of cast metal with hand-painted details, including standing bulldog clasping a thermometer; standing kitten gazing at a little mouse which is perched atop a thermometer; and a stork standing upon a four leaf clover and with a baby in his beak. Very good condition. Early 1900s. $300/500 146.

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148. German Bisque Closed Mouth Doll by Kestner with Original Body 12� (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, small blue glass sleep eyes, rose-blushed eye shadow, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig with original hip-length braids, early composition and wooden ball-jointed body with straight wrists, antique silk and lace costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 7. Comments: Kestner, circa 1884. Value Points: beautiful child with wistful solemn expression, original body and body finish, original fine wig. $1100/1400 84

9� (23 cm.) Bisque swivel head with very plump face on kidedged bisque torso, blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, rose-blushed eye shadow and cheek blush, accented nostrils, slightly-parted outlined lips, two square cut upper teeth and one lower, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, modeled bent elbows, cupped right hand, muscular legs, painted yellow heeled ankle boots with black laces and heels, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, typical tiny flakes at stringing holes, right thumb chipped. Marks: 102/12 (head) 12 (arms). Comments: Kestner, circa 1885. Value Points: sought-after miniature all-bisque doll with rare luxury details of construction including sturdy muscular limbs, square cut teeth, fancy yellow ankle boots. $1100/1400


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151. Beautiful German Bisque Closed Mouth Doll Known as “A.T. Kestner” 15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils of pointy-tip nose, closed mouth with suggestion of tiny tongue tip between the outlined lips, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-

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jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 10. Comments: Kestner, circa 1885, the model was inspired by the French bébé marked A.T. to which it bears a remarkable resemblance. Value Points: very beautiful and rare model with choice bisque and painting, original body and body finish, original soft hip-length wig, lovely antique lace dress, undergarments, kidskin shoes. $1700/2400

152. Amusing German Bisque Figurine and Doll 4 ½” (11 cm.) l. dolls on bench. The one-piece figurine depicts six little children in Kate Greenaway style costumes, posed in graduated size, seated neatly on a bench. Along with a 4” all-bisque doll with sculpted blonde hair and painted blue eyes and facial features, having pin-jointed arms and legs, bare feet. Generally excellent, doll has a little chip on her back left leg. Germany, circa 1885. $200/400 85


154. Collection of 19th Century Accessories for Dolls Suitable for dolls 17”-23”. Including gold-plated necklace with double tassels and cut cameo; gold-plated bracelet frame enclosed very delicate miniature hair jewelry arrangement; tiny gold with turquoise bead center in original box; enamel back faux watch on chair. Generally excellent. Mid/late 1900s. $400/600

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153. Early French Bisque Poupée by Leon Casimir Bru in Superb Original Costume 14” (36 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, large blue glass enamel inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, arched brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, ears pierced into head, kid poupée body with gusset jointing at hips and knees. Condition: V-shape piece reglue behind the left ear, otherwise excellent. Marks: D (head and shoulders). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1865. Value Points: the bright blue eyes and plump cheeks contrast desirable pale bisque, the beautiful lady wears fine original muslin gown with lace and silk ribbon trim. $1200/1700 86

4” (10 cm.) l. gloves. Including cream n gloves with hand-stitched and cutwork detail; pair of tan wrist-length gloves with cream kid edging; gilt filigree boutonniere with silk flowers enclosing a tiny bisque winged doll; tiny stork scissors and tiny thimble; rose bead earrings, gilt soft metal mirror on hinged brackets; and a tiny bone-framed Stanhope depicting a Papa, mama, and two babies in separate sepia images. Generally excellent. Mid/late 1800s. $400/600


156. All-Original French Miniature Room with Draperies and Furnishings for Paris “Magasin des Enfants” Luxury Store 22” (56 cm.) w. x 13”h. x 13”d. A folding room with open front and angled side windows, has original lithographed paper floor to simulate tapestry carpet, and papered walls; the side-angled open windows are lavishly curtained in coral satin with lace-edging and matching valances, and the room is filled with a matched ensemble of gilt-accented rosewood furnishings comprising a day bed with canopy top and rose 156 label satin curtains, bed covers and back curtain; armoire with mirrored front and shelved interior; dressing table with hinged-bracket mirror; pedestal library table with rose satin cover and fringe; and armchair and two side chairs with rose satin upholstery. There is also a whitewalled fireplace with rose satin fringed mantel, gilt ormolu mantel clock with figure of woman; and large gilt ormolu framed mirror. The set is preserved in its original box with original paper label from the luxury Parisian toy store, Magasin des Enfants. Furnishings and draperies are near mint, wall and floor papers have some rubs. French, circa 1890. $2800/3500 156 detail

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157. English Poured Wax Child Doll with Rare Lever Sleep Eyes and in Original Costume from Lucy Peck 20” (51 cm.) Poured honey-toned wax shoulderhead with rounded facial shape, blue glass sleep eyes that operate from a wire lever in the torso, painted eyeliner and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, blonde human hair inserted into scalp, original softly-stuffed muslin body, poured wax lower limbs. Condition: very good/excellent, some wig sparseness. Marks: (Lucy Peck stamp on torso). Comments: Lucy Peck, London, circa 1890. Value Points: very beautiful gentle face, rarity factors include lever sleep eyes and maker’s signature, original (frail) rose silk gown with black lace trim, undergarments, stockings, kidskin slippers, jewelry. $1400/2100 88

158. French Beautiful French Paper Mache Lady Doll with Modeled Bosom 27” (69 cm.) Solid domed paper mache shoulderhead with oval face and elongated throat, black painted pate, black enamel eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and brows, incised nostrils, closed mouth with accent line between the pale lips, brunette human hair wig in ringlet curls, modeled bosom, kid body with stitch-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, stitched and separated fingers, antique cotton gown of transfer design, undergarments, silk bonnet. Condition: generally excellent, some light craquelure. Comments: French, circa 1840, attributed to Andreas Voit. Value Points: especially compelling presence with original finish, modeled bosom, original body and costume. $1200/1700


159. French Paper Mache Lady Doll with Enamel Eyes Attributed to Voit 30” (76 cm.) Solid domed paper mache shoulderhead with oval face, elongated throat and modeled bosom, black enamel eyes, dark eyeliner, arched feathered brows, incised nostrils, black painted pate with scalloped edging under hand-tied human hair wig, muslin stitchjointed body with kidskin arms, wearing early cotton gown, undergarments, red kidskin boots, straw bonnet. Condition: very good, some light craquelure, piece broken off shoulderplate at back right, some light craquelure. Comments: French, circa 1840, attributed to Andreas Voit. Value Points: rare early doll in grand size with regal bearing, enamel eyes, modeled bosom. The doll appeared in the The Art of Dolls, 1800-1940 by Madeline Merrill, page 29. $1100/1500

160. Collection of Accessories for 19th Century Dolls 4” (10 cm.) l. gloves, Including cream kidskin gloves with black stitch outlined, silverplate holder with celluloid interchangeable date cards; leather case from S. founes of Place Vendome of Paris containing enamel-back faux watch; tightly woven lidded basket; silverplate match holder with antique matches; mesh link purse with silverplate frame; bone-covered book “Petite Parissien de la Jeunesse”; silverplate brooch with very tiny thimbles and scissors; rose bead rosary with gilt cross; and carved bone opera glasses with Stanhope image. Generally excellent. Mid/late 1800s. $400/600 160.

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161. Very Beautiful French Bisque Bébé by Schmitt et Fils with Original Signed Body

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18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head with delicate pale complexion, rounded facial modeling, blue paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading, black eyeliner, short curled lashes, mauveblushed eye shadow, arched feathered brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with pale outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-looseball-jointed body with flat-cut derriere and straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2 Sch (in shield, on head) Sch (in shield, stamp on derriere). Comments: Schmitt et Fils, circa 1880. Value Points: especially beautiful bébé with rich spiral threaded eyes contrasting the delicate complexion, original signed body, antique blue silk costume with lace trim. $8000/11,000

162. Very Precious Petite French Bisque Bébé by Schmitt et Fils, Size 4/0 10 ½” (27 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass enamel inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden body with eight loose ball 90


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jointing, straight wrists, flat-cut derriere, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 4/0 Sch (in shield) (head) Sch (in shield on derriere). Comments: Schmitt et Fils, circa 1882. Value Points: very rare size of the soughtafter bébé, with beautiful bisque, painting, eyes, and near mint original body. $3200/4500

163. Delightful French Mechanical Pull-Toy “Polichinelle Riding A Horse” 22” (56 cm.) h. 15”l. Sitting astride a paper mache horse with painted grey finish, bead eyes, carved wooden mouth, leather harness and saddle, is a bisque-head doll presented as Polichinelle, having blue glass eyes, painted features, closed mouth, hump-backed and front torso. Polichinelle and the horse are arranged upon a wheeled wooden platform that hides a simple wire mechanism, and when pulled along Polichinelle moves his head side to

side and waves his right arm. Condition: structurally excellent, original costume is faded and dusty. Comments: French, circa 1880. Value Points: wonderfully presented luxury pull-toy, the bisque doll with beautiful early face that delightfully contrasts the jaunty original silk Polichinelle costume including fancy bi-corn hat. $2800/3500

164. German Bisque “Mary Had a Little Lamb” as Candy Container 9 ½” (24 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass inset eyes, painted facial features, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig, carton hollow cylinder forming the torso and legs and covered by silk costume, bisque arms. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 3200 A 11/0 M Dep. Comments: Circa 1900, the doll’s body forms into a candy container box which is accessed by a lid at the base of the skirt. Value Points: all original luxury candy container for the French market. $400/600 91


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24” (61 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead with plump rounded face, almondshaped cobalt blue glass eyes, black eyeliner, painted lashes, mauveblushed eye shadow, arched feathered brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with pale accented lips, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, muslin stitch-jointed body, kid arms, stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: E. 8 Depose B. Comments: Barrois, circa 1865. Value Points: very endearing rosy-cheeked doll with mauve eyeshadow and brilliant eyes enhanced by rich eyeliner, original wig, original body, wearing original linen costume with fringed detail, undergarments, leather boots. $2500/3200

12” (30 cm.) The firm-sided box is covered with tapestry fabric, the lid enhanced with applique, and the interior silk lined. Contained within the box is a quantity of antique fabrics and laces, one piece with ink inscribed note “A piece of the wedding dress of Elizabeth, daughter of John Cotton who married Lord Haskell Aug 14th 1790.” Generally excellent. $200/400

167. Petite German Bisque Doll with Long Sculpted Curls 9” (23 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead depicting a young girl with light brown sculpted hair having deep bangs and long curls that tumble down her back and are held by a pink hair bow, painted blue eyes, red and


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black upper eyeliner, closed mouth, modeled bodice with pink bow, muslin body, bisque lower arms, and legs, painted blue ankle boots with burgundy edging and black heels. Condition: generally excellent, little retouch to one end of pink bodice bow and bottom edge of bodice. Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: deeply sculpted details of hair enhanced by forward tilted face, rare painting of boots, antique costume, posed seated on wooden chair (included). $300/400

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10” (25 cm.) and 18”. The paper doll figures depict a curly-haired child and a beautiful lady, are “costumed” with attached fabric, lace, and paper in stylish model, the larger doll with enhancing garland of silk flowers and black lace mantilla. Very good condition. The dolls were inspired by an 1831 book “America Girls Book” by Miss Elisa Leslie in which she detailed a pleasurable past time of making these “Dancing Dolls”. Circa 1880. $200/400

169. Early German Pull-Toy “Brown-Haired Lady with Basket of Flowers” 15” (38 cm.) Standing upon a wooden platform with metal spoked wheels is a bisque head doll with swivel head on bisque shoulderplate, sculpted brown short curly hair, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, wooden block torso, paper mache hands and lower legs. When pulled along the doll turns her head side to side, and lifts up and down the bouquet of flowers she is holding. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: rare early mechanical toy, highlighted by rare brown hair and cobalt eyes, well functioning movements, wearing original costume and holding an additional woven basket of silk flowers. $1200/1700 93


wig over cork pate, French kid poupée body with gusset-jointing at hips, knees, and elbows, stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1870. Value Points: especially beautiful poupée with very delicate complexion and softly blushed cheeks, eye lids and lips, and with exceptional original gown, undergarments, shoes. $3200/4500

171. French All-Bisque Mignonette with Charming Prim Smile

170. Gorgeous French Bisque Poupée with Fine Original Costume 23” (58 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass inset eyes with darker blue outer rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, arched feathered brows, rose-blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils, closed mouth with pale accented lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair 94

5” (13 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, cobalt blue glass eyes, black eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full lips, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white socks with blue two-strap heeled shoes, antique silk costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1882, the little mignonette was marketed as “poupée de poche” (pocket doll) in Parisian Etrennes catalogs. Value Points: very dear face with shy smile and especially fine painting of tiny features, original wig, body, costume. $600/900


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172. English Mahogany Canopy Bed with Paneled Back 13” (33 cm.) l. x 18”h, x 10”w. Mahogany bed with high paneled back and canopy frames, having carved sunflower on footboard and fancy columnar legs, and with well-fitted bed linens. Generally excellent. Mid1800s. $400/600

173. Petite French Bisque Poupée, Superb Wig and Gown 16” (41 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue

glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig in original elaborate upswept fashion, kid poupée body with gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees, stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1870. Value Points: beautiful face with gentle expression, very sturdy body, elaborate original wig, bronze-silk early two-piece gown, undergarments, ankle boots. $2500/3100 95


175. English Poured Wax Child Doll with Original Costume by Lucy Peck

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25” (64 cm.) Poured wax shoulderhead, blue glass sleep eyes which operate from a wire lever in torso, outlined brows and eyeliner, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with shaded lips, delicately inserted brunette hair, softly-stuffed muslin body, poured wax lower limbs with brass grommet attachments. Condition: generally excellent, light typical fading, 1” split at top of left leg. Marks: Mrs. Peck the Doll’s Home 131 Regent St. London W (original stamp on torso). Comments: English, the doll was presented at the luxury doll shop of Lucy Peck, circa 1875. Value Points: having appealing gentle expression, the doll is further enhanced by original signature, rare wire lever eyes, and lavish original silk dress with matching embroidered silk cape, undergarments, shoes, socks, and ruffled bonnet. $1100/1600

174. Rare English Wooden Doll Perambulator of Mid-1800s 23” (58 cm.) h. x 23”l. x 10”w. The wooden-framed carriage with upright-posed seat has cast metal undercarriage, three unusual wooden framed wheels with metal spoke, carved wooden handle, wooden storage compartment behind the seat, wooden arms, folding leather sunshade, and black leather upholstery with detailed tufting. Generally excellent, English, mid-1800s, a rare and well-detailed early perambulator. $300/500 174.

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176. Rare German Porcelain Taufling Doll with Rose Tinted Complexion and Brown Hair 15” (38 cm.) Porcelain head with flat-cut neck socket depicting a young child with rounded facial modeling, sculpted brown hair with shaded details and feathering around the forehead, painted blue eyes, black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, blushed cheeks, original taufling body with twill torso and bellows midriff which “cries” when squeezed, pink-tinted porcelain lower limbs with cupped hands and bare feet. Condition: generally excellent, professional restoration to back shoulderplate, repair to back left leg. Comments: Germany, circa 1860. Value Points: extremely rare early doll has superb sculpting, color and style of hair, original taufling body. $1200/1600

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177. French Porcelain Lady Doll Attributed to Leontine Rohmer 16” (41 cm.) Pink-tinted porcelain shoulderhead, plump face, painted pale blue eyes, thick black upper eyeliner, painted all-around lashes, arched brows, circle accents at nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid poupée body with shapely torso and legs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1869, attributed to Leontine Rohmer. Value Points: fine lustrous complexion enhanced by softly blushed complexion on the rare early doll, sturdy original body, and fine antique costume, undergarments, leather shoes, net snood with velvet ruffle. $3500/4500

178. Collection, Very Fine French Miniature Accessories for Poupée 3” (8 cm.) fan. Comprising exquisite 17 blade folding fan with decorative paper edging and hand-painted details; paper mache pup with white fur cover and amber eyes; leather purse with silver belt loop, smaller curved bone folding fan, two handkerchief, carved bone opera glasses with Stanhope images, and two pairs of leather gloves including one with original label of “Perrin, Paris/New York”. Excellent condition. $600/900 178.

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179. French Musical Mechanical “Lady with Mandolin” by Roullet et Decamps 20” (51 cm.) Standing upon a velvet-covered base is a bisque-head lady with brown glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, carton torso and legs, wire upper arms, bisque forearms. When wound, she turns her head side to side, strums the mandolin, and music plays. Condition: generally excellent, music and motion function Comments: Roullet et Decamps, circa 1885, with bisque head attributed to Jumeau. Value Points: rarity factors include exquisite portrait like face, original silk festival costume, and unusual pose of bent right leg. $6500/8500

180. French Bisque Portrait Poupée by Jumeau in Beautiful Antique Costume 29” (74 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kidedged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass inset eyes with spiral threaded eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, widely-arched brushstroked brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined shaded lips, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid poupée body with gusset-jointing at hips, knees, and elbows, stitched and separated fingers. Condition: hairline on side of shoulderplate, otherwise excellent with especially sturdy body. Comments: Jumeau, circa 1875, the beautiful portrait poupée was first exhibited by Jumeau at the Philadelphia Exhibition of 1876 where he was awarded the First Prize for this model; in consequence he evolved this portrait poupée into his first luxury bébé with composition body. Value Points: the importance of the poupée is enhanced, in this case, by its superb beauty, and luxurious costume. $3200/3800 98


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elbows, hips and knees, stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1860. Value Points: enchanting tentative smile on the beautiful early poupée, brilliant eyes, very sturdy original body and wig, lovely antique costume includes early leather boots in the Huret manner with elastic side panels, linen skirt, black jacket with scalloped edging, undergarments, bonnet. $2500/3200

182. Petite French Bisque Bébé with Very Expressive Features by Mothereau 181. French Bisque Poupée with Cobalt Blue Eyes and Lovely Costume 23” (58 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, brilliant cobalt blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, arched feathered brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, ears pierced into head, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupée body with shapely torso, gusset-jointing 100

14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head with very elongated cheeks and chin, inset blue glass eyes with spiral threading, thick dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, feathered brows, mauve-blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils, closed mouth with upturned lip corners in slight smile, impressed dimples at philtrum and chin, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate,


French composition and wooden eightloose-ball-jointed body, lovely mauve silk costume, ivory silk ruffled bonnet, leather shoes impressed L.G. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2/0 B.M. Comments: French, Mothereau, circa 1884. Value Points: very distinctive modeling is most enchanting, and enhanced by beautiful bisque and painting. $6000/8000

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183. French Bisque Poupée by Leontine Rohmer with Neck and Seating Deposes 17” (43 cm.) Pale bisque swivel head with flat-cut neck socket and matching bisque shoulderplate, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils closed mouth with center accent line, blonde lambswool wig over cork pate, softly-stuffed kid body with kid over wooden upper arms and bisque forearms to above the elbow, curled fingers, wooden cup and ball jointing at the knees to allow the doll seating possibilities. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Leontine Rohmer, the doll has neck pivot depose of 1858 and seated depose of 1857. Value Points: the beauty of the doll is rivaled by her rare articulations, lovely antique costume including wonderful cream kidskin laced boots. $3200/4500

184. Accessories for French Poupées For poupée 16”-18”. Including silk jacket with pagoda sleeves and edges with pleated

silk mauve ribbon. Along with two pairs of gloves and a black leather purse with silver clasp which attaches to a waist belt. Generally excellent. French, circa 1860. $300/400 184.

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185. French Bisque Poupée with Lovely Delicate Complexion 17” (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, small blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupée body with gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees, stitched and separated fingers, lovely antique costume of ivory and rose silk, undergarments, woven bonnet, leather cobbled shoes. Condition: generally excellent, three fingers worn away. Comments: French, circa 1870. Value Points: lovely delicate bisque enhances the gentle expression, very sturdy body. $2200/2700 186 label

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186. French Wooden Doll Trunk from Bereux with Original Label 18” (46 cm.) The domed top wooden trunk hinges open to reveal paper lined interior with lift-out tray and two forms for hat display. On the inside lid is the original paper label of Bereux located at 21 Rue de Hanovre in Paris with notation “speciality pour la confection et le toilette de poupées de tous genres” and that the firm had exhibited at the 1855 International Exhibition. Generally excellent. Louise Bereux was an early couturier at the Huret firm before striking out on her own. This rare trunk dates about 1860; after 1862 the date of the London exhibition also appeared on the trunk labels. $300/500

187. Petite French Bisque Poupée with Gentle Smile by Leon Casimir Bru 13” (33 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, cobalt blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with slightly upturned lips, ears pierced into head, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid body with square cut collarette and gusset jointing at hips, knees and elbows, stitched and separated fingers, nicely costumed. Condition: generally

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excellent. Marks: D. Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1865. Value Points: rare early version of the deposed smiling poupée in captivating petite size, brilliant eyes, original wig and distinctive body. $2000/2700

188. Rare French Bisque Poupée by Alexandre Dehors with Maker’s Signature 14” (36 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid188 shoulderplate edged bisque shoulderplate, with deposed system of articulation allowing the head to tilt forward and backward and sideways as well as classic swivel, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows accented nostrils, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid poupée body with gusset jointing at hips and knees, kid-over-wooden upper arms, bisque arms and hands to above the elbows, antique silk costume, undergarments, leather shoes signed C.M., bonnet. Condition: generally excellent Marks: A. Dehors Brevete (incised on front shoulderplate). Comments: Alexandre Dehors, who deposed his system of neck articulation in 1867; few examples of the system are found with his signature, however. Value Points: rare signed model with deposed articulation, bisque arms and hands. $2800/3500 103


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189. Rare French Bisque Bébé Attributed to Joanny in Lovely Early Costume 20” (51 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with heart-shaped upper lip, shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, original body finish albeit some wear. Comments: French, circa 1888, attributed to Joanny. Value Points: beautiful bright-eyed bébé with softly-blushed complexion, lovely antique rose silk dress and bonnet, undergarments, stockings and shoes. $2800/3600 104

10” (25 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes which open and close from wire lever at the back of head, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, fringe-painted brows, accent dots at eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate, French composition fully-jointed body, antique play suit, kidskin shoes, socks. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Steiner Bourgoin (ink script) Sie C 3/0 (incised) J. Steiner (eyes) . Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1885. Value Points: most endearing petite bébé with sweet expression, rare sleep eyes, original body and body finish. $3200/3800


191. Beautiful French Bisque Bébé by Leon Casimir Bru with Original Costume and Signed Bru Shoes 18” (46 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate with modeled bosom and shoulder blades, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, brushstroked brows with feathered details, mauve-blushed eye shadow, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with tiny defined tongue tip, outlined heart-shaped upper lip, dimpled philtrum and chin, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, slender kid bébé body, Chevrot hinged hips, wooden lower legs, kid-over-wooden upper arms, bisque forearms with separately-sculpted hands. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bru Jne 6 (head and shoulders) Bébé Bru Bte SGDG (original paper label on chest). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1884. Value Points: superb example from the golden age of Bru, with finest bisque, sculpting and painting, very sturdy and fresh original body, perfect hands, and wearing original rose silk dress and bonnet, undergarments, stockings, and leather shoes with silver buckles marked “Bru Jne Paris 6”. $15,000/18,000

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192. All-Original French Bisque “Bébé Gigoteur” by Jules Steiner 17” (43 cm.) Solid domed bisque head with flat-cut neck socket, blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, slightlyparted lips, two rows of tiny porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig, carton torso containing clockwork mechanism, composition arms and lower legs, kid-overmetal-covered hinged hips. When wound, the doll waves its arms and legs, turns its head side to side and cries “mama”. Condition: generally excellent, some wear to kid cover of thighs. Comments: Jules Steiner, his deposed model of Bébé Gigoteur, circa 1885. Value Points: all-original, the bébé has original soft blonde mohair wig, and is wearing original lace dress and undergarments, matching bonnet, shoes and socks, likely from the workshop of the prestigious Parisian doll shop of Au Nain Bleu. $2200/2600 106

193. All-Original French Bisque Poupée by Jumeau with Beautiful Large Eyes 19” (48 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder head, very large blue glass paperweight inset eyes with darker blue outer iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, pierced ears, closed mouth with pale outlined lips, blonde mohair wig with original “flottante” coiffure, kid poupée body with gusset jointing at hips and knees, stitched and


separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 4 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878, a rare transitional model, the head having the dramatic large eyes of the earliest bébés. Value Points: very beautiful poupée, beautiful bisque, near mint firm kid body, original wig, wearing original muslin chemise and earrings. $2700/3500

194. Stunningly Beautiful French Bisque Bébé E.J.A. by Emile Jumeau with Original Presentation 25” (64 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head with elongated face and very full cheeks and throat, high domed forehead, very deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, mauveblushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, separately-modeled pierced ears, blonde mohair

wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-balljointed body with plump limbs and straight wrists, with original muslin chemise with silk and lace trim, undergarments, blue knit stockings, French brown leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent, original body and body finish with slight scuffs at joints. Marks: E.J./A/10 (small letters at lower back neck). Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1879, very early bébé by Jumeau, listed in an 1879 Paris toy store catalog as available in two grand sizes only (thus, his sizes 10 and 12 which are the only size examples ever known of this bébé), and priced at more than twice every other Jumeau bébé (thus indicating its luxury quality). The model was likely made for two or three years only. Value Points: very rare and stunningly beautiful bébé with delicate bisque enhanced by subtle rose blushing of dimpled chin, ear lobes, and cheeks, and with original wig, pate, Jumeau earrings, wonderful bonnet, and spectacular eyes. $22,000/28,000 107


composition fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: J. Steiner Bte SGDG Paris A 9 (head) (original paper label of doll holding flag and Medaille d’Or Paris on body) J. Steiner (eyes). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1886. Value Points: very beautiful bébé with original and near mint body, rare sleep eyes with Steiner signature, lovely antique costume appears original. $3200/3800

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195. French Bisque Bébé, Figure A, by Jules Steiner, with Wire Lever Sleep Eyes 16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes which operate from wire lever at the back of head, painted lashes with “dot” accents, rose blushed eye shadow, fringed arched brows, accented eye corners and shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate, French 108

Bisque socket head, dark blue glass sleep eyes which operate by wire lever at the back of head, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with shaded lips, blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate, French composition fully-jointed body, bisque hands, pretty silk costume, bonnet, undergarments, leather boots, socks. Condition: Generally excellent, restoration to bisque hands. Marks: J. Steiner Bte SGDG Paris Fre A 3. (doll) J. Steiner (doll eyes). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1890, Value Points: sweet petite model with rare sleep eyes, bisque hands and lush mohair wig. $2200/2800

197. Two Early Velvet Animals by Steiff Each of firmly-stuffed velvet, including 5” bunny with stitched ears and black bead eyes, and light brown pup seated on haunches with amber glass eyes, black


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198. French Bisque Smiling Art Character, 235, by SFBJ with Original Flocked Hair 17” (43 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, small blue glass inset jewel-like eyes, painted brown curly lashes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth modeled as though open and laughing, with two modeled upper teeth, shaded and outlined lips, sculpted hair under original brunette flocked hair, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 235 Paris 6. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1912. Value Points: especially fine quality of bisque and luminous complexion enhances the deeply-sculpted features, rare well-preserved flocked hair, original body and body finish, and wearing original French sailor costume, leather sailor cap, leather shoes signed C.M. $1200/1600

199. Gorgeous French Bisque Bébé E.J. by Emile Jumeau with Superb Original Wig 16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, very large amber brown glass inset paperweight eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with very full outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, wearing original well-detailed muslin night dress with lace trim. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose E 7 J (head) Jumeau Med. d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1884. Value Points: an especially beautiful bébé with transfixing eyes, the original hip-length wig has soft original curls. $3800/4500 109


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200. German Bisque Doll, 749, by Simon and Halbig for the French Market in Outstanding Original Presentation with Trousseau 9” (23 cm.) doll. 10” x 6” x 7” box. Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lower lashes, single stroke brows, very slightly-parted lips, tiny porcelain teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 749 dep 3/0. Comments: Simon and Halbig bisque head for the French market, with original French body, circa 1890. Value Points: the rare model child has original body and is wearing original rose cotton dress, undergarments, socks and shoes, and is presented in wooden gift box with floral paper cover, along with five additional dresses, undergarments, muff, powder puff, hanky and more. $1600/2200

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201. Very Beautiful German Bisque Closed Mouth Child, 949, by Simon and Halbig 11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SH 4 949. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1885. Value Points: especially beautiful example of the beloved model, with fine quality of bisque, pensive expression, fine antique costume. $1100/1500

202. Large German All-Bisque Miniature Doll, by Kestner 10” (25 cm.) One-piece bisque head and torso, very plump face, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lower lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, slightly-parted lips, four porcelain upper teeth, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted pink ribbed stockings and black one-strap shoes with little bows, pretty silk dress


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in the antique style. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 150.5 (torso, arms and legs). Comments: Kestner, circa 1910. Value Points: rare large size all-bisque with all original signed parts, original wig and pate. $600/900

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203. Rare German Bisque Character, Model 120, by Simon and Halbig 22” (55 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lower lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, slightly-parted lips, four upper teeth, blonde mohair wig with soft curls, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, light body retouch. Marks: Simon & Halbig 120 55. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1915, the model closely resembles the 117 model of Kammer and Reinhardt which was also made by the Simon and Halbig firm. Value Points: especially pretty doll with deeply sculpted features, fine quality of bisque, original soft curly wig. $1200/1600

204. German Bisque Miniature Doll by Franz Schmidt in Original Presentation for the French Market 7” (18 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, open mouth, four tiny porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig, composition body with jointing at the shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 193 8/0 S&C. Comments: Franz Schmidt, circa 1910. Value Points: all-original doll in taufling presentation, wearing white pique bunting, with rose silk ribbons and embroidered “Bébé”, matching scalloped bib and cap. $400/500 111


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petite bébé with beautiful doe-eyes, original body and body finish, antique costume. $1100/1400

205. Beautiful Sonneberg Bisque Doll with Closed Mouth by Mystery Maker 24” (61 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, roseblushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined shaded lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, pretty antique dress. Marks: 15. Condition: generally excellent, original body finish. Comments: Sonneberg, the doll was made to compete with the French bébés which largely controlled the market at that time, circa 1882. Value Points: especially beautiful doll with very choice delicate complexion and soft blushing. $1600/2100

206. Petite Sonneberg Bisque Doll for the French Market in Original Costume 11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, brown glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2. Comments: Sonneberg, circa 1882, for the French market, the doll was made to compete with the popular French bébé of the era. Value Points: especially charming 112

207. All-Original Sonneberg Bisque Child Doll by Gebruder Kuhnlenz 15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes with spiral threading, long painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, auburn human hair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: G.K. 28.27. Comments: Gebruder Kuhnlenz, circa 1885, the doll was designed to rival the popular French bébé of the era which it closely resembles. Value Points: beautiful closed mouth doll is wearing her original silk dress and bonnet designed in the French style, undergarments, leather boots; the doll is shown in the early volume 1, Collector’s Encyclopedia of Dolls by Coleman, page 367. $1100/1500


208. Sonneberg Bisque Doll as Look-Alike Bru by Gebruder Kuhnlenz with Superb Costume 14” (36 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, long painted lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with downcast center line lending a pensive expression, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid body with gusset-jointing at hips and knees, bisque forearms. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: G.K. 34-25. Comments: Gebruder Kuhnlenz, circa 1885, the model closely resembles the early Bébé Bru Brevete whose market it attempted to capture. Value Points: very beautiful doll with sturdy original body and wig, wearing antique costume including undergarments, dress, socks, leather shoes with silver buckles, and an exceptional hooded cape of silk and wool plush. $1400/1800

209. Sonneberg Bisque Doll by Gebruder Kuhnlenz in the Bru Manner 19” (48 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the very full outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: G.K. 34-29 (head) (holz-masse mark on torso). Comments: Gebruder Kuhnlenz, circa 1885, the model closely resembles the Bru bébé whose market the doll sought to capture. Value Points: most compelling gentle expression is enhanced by beautifully-shaded blushing, finest bisque, very deep paperweight eyes, original body finish. $1400/1800

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3” (8 cm.) Pink-tinted bisque socket head, small blue glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, brunette bobbed wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 6970 3 ½ Germany (head) (red Holz-mass body stamp of Dressel). Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1915. Value Points: appealing pouty expression on the glass-eyed character, with original signed body, antique costume. $800/1200

213. German Bisque Character “Baby Stuart” in Rare Variation with Removable Bisque Cap and Glass Eyes 210. German Bisque Glass-Eyed Art Character, 7847, by Gebruder Heubach with Original Signed Body 19” (48 cm.) Pink-tinted bisque socket head with very plump face, blue glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, fringed brows with feathered detail, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with very full outlined lips, dimpled chin and lip corners, brunette human hair, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent: Marks: 7847 8 Germany Heubach (sunburst) (head) (original Holz-masse red stamp on torso). Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912. Value Points: especially fine quality of modeling especially of lips, finest bisque and painting, original signed body with original finish. $1100/1500

211. German Bisque Glass-Eyed Character Doll, Model 7550, by Gebruder Heubach 13” (33 cm.) Pink-tinted bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth modeled as though open with sculpted tongue tip, shaded and outlined lips, brunette mohair wig, composition body with jointing at shoulders and hips, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 7550 6 Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912. Value Points: rare model with wonderful detail of sculpting especially of mouth, sleep eyes. $800/1200 114

17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head with distinctive cut of pate designed to fit its original removable bisque cap, blue glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 7975


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Heubach (sunburst) Germany 6. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912. Value Points: very fine quality of bisque and painting, rarity factors include the removable bisque cap and glass sleep eyes. $800/1100

16� (41 cm.) Pink-tinted bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, dark painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth modeled as though open with wide beaming smile, shaded lips, two beaded lower teeth, impressed dimples and laughter lines, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique dress and undergarments. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 5636 Heubach (sunburst) 47 Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912. Value Points: superb sculpting of character features and deeply-impressed cheek dimples on the wide-eyed laughing child are enhanced by very fine bisque and painting. $1100/1400

215. German Bisque Art Character, 6971, by Gebruder Heubach with Delighted Laughing Expression 18� (45 cm.) Pink tinted bisque socket head, small blue glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, incised eyeliner, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth modeled as though open with beautifully shaded lips, two porcelain beaded lower teeth, brunette mohair curly wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique dress, undergarments, socks and shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 6971 7 Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912. Value Points: rare character model in fine larger size with superb detail of sculpted dimples and laughter lines, choice quality of bisque and painting, original body finish. $1300/1600 115


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216. German Bisque Doll, model 1894, by Marseille in Original Nun’s Habit 20” (51 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth with outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, dimpled chin, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1894 AM 7 dep. Comments: Marseille, circa 1895. Value Points: in perfectlypreserved condition, the doll is wearing her multi-layered original nun’s habit with coiffe, collar, shoes, socks, with crucifix and rosary. $400/600 217 details

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217. Swiss Wooden Doll by Huggler with Rare Body and Original Costume

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16” (41 cm.) Carved wooden shoulder head with deeply carved hair drawn into a tightly-coiled chignon at the back of head, sculpted ears, painted blue upper glancing eyes, black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, kidoline body with pin jointing at hips and knees, composition and wooden arms. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Huggler of Switzerland, circa 1930s. Value Points: rare body variation of the Huggler wooden doll with excellent detail of hair sculpting and wearing original Swiss costume of Berne. Also included are two additional Huggler wooden dolls comprising a 10” brown-eyed girl with fully-jointed body, carved chignon, and original costume, and an 8” brown eyed girl with fully-jointed body, unclothed, and with carved coiled side braids. $600/900

13” (33 cm.) nun. 11” girls. Each has bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, kid poupée body with shapely torso, stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2/0 (girls) 0 (nun). Comments: Gaultier,circa 1880. Value Points: wonderful presentation of nun in original welldetailed costume, along with four students wearing blue woolen school uniforms, each with long mohair braids. $5000/7500

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219. Pair, German Porcelain Dolls as Twins on Antique Wooden Bench 15� (38 cm.) A matched pair of dolls, each with porcelain shoulderhead and short black sculpted hair in scalloped curls encircling the face, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accent dots at nostrils, closed mouth, blushed cheeks, muslin stitchjointed body with kid arms and stitchedon leather boots. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: wonderful sister dolls, so rarely found, have their original matching gowns and undergarments. $600/900

220. German Porcelain Doll as Young Man with Tightly-Cropped Hair and Side-Glancing Eyes 12� (30 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead, black sculpted hair in very short cropped fashion highlighted by feathering around the forehead edge, sculpted ears, painted pale blue eyes in side-glancing manner, black and red upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, closed mouth with primly set lips, muslin stitch-jointed body, leather arms. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: unusual expression achieved by eye painting, the young lad wears antique costume comprising bead-trimmed velvet costume with silk breeches. $400/500

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221. German Porcelain Doll as Gentleman with Feathered Detail of Hair 13” (33 cm.) Porcelain shoulder head with black sculpted hair in short boyish fashion, having stippled curls around the face, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, circle accents at nostrils, closed mouth, muslin body with porcelain limbs, antique gentleman’s costume (silk jacket frail). Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: especially fine detail of hair around the forehead rim and well-defined facial expression. $500/800

222. Pair of German Porcelain Sister Dolls with Brown or Blue Eyes, with Provenance 29” (74 cm.) Each has pinktinted porcelain shoulderhead, black sculpted hair arranged with short uniform finger curls and centerpart, painted eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, circle-accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with full lips, muslin stitch-jointed body, leather arms. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1865. Value Points: the dolls are a perfectly matched pair of sisters, one brown-eyed in simple muslin dress with undergarments and leather shoes; and one blue eyed and wearing an elegant velvet jacket and woolen skirt, and carrying needlework purse with silver clasp. An attached old note indicates that “the sisters were long in the collection of the late Muriel Brown of Dorchester, Massachusetts, a pioneer collector in the the 1940s and 50s”. $800/1200

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223. German Porcelain Doll with Piquant Smile and Fine Antique Costume

circa 1865. Value Points: unusual complexion finish, rare coiffure enhanced by feathering and glazed finish, original body and antique red twill gown with velvet trim, undergarments. $500/800

23� (74 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead, black sculpted hair casually waved away from face and into tousled curls, partially sculpted ears, painted facial features, blue eyes, black and red upper eyeliner, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with upturned lip corners in shy smile, muslin stitch-jointed body, kid arms. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1865. Value Points: most endearing gentle expression with slight piquant smile, original body, wearing antique calico costume and apron, undergarments, and carrying little muslin bag of clothespins. $500/700

224. German Bisque Doll with Rare Coiffure 11� (28 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead with unusual glazed complexion, black sculpted hair waved away from face into arranged short curls and held by a black hair band, with welldetailed feathering at the forehead edge, painted blue eyes, black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, closed mouth, muslin stitch-jointed body, porcelain arms to above the elbows, stitched-on leather boots. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, 225.

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225. Collection of Miniature Books and Accessories 4” (10 cm.) largest book. Including 1870s miniature leather album filled with tiny tintype images (several with fancy hats or helmets); 1852 book Heathen Britain; three other miniature books, including Evangeline by Longfellow; tiny cast brass magnifying glass; fabric covered set with mirror, drawer, and two blank page journals (c. 1920); leather cased; gold plated miniature pen with ebony handle incised Fairchild of New York in original leather case also labeled Fairchild, circa 1880, and faux-tortoise miniature spectacles, 1880s. Very good to excellent condition. $300/500

226. A Family of German Black-Complexioned Porcelain Dolls 10” (25 cm.) - 16”. Each has porcelain shoulderhead with ebony black complexion, sculpted tightly-curled short black hair, painted black upper glancing eyes in deeply-set white eye sockets, closed mouth, original brown muslin body, porcelain/bisque lower limbs (the two women with shaped heeled ankle boots), and each is wearing fine antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1880. Value Points: wonderful family of rare dolls with fine flawless complexions and hair, original bodies. $900/1200

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228. Mid-1800s Porcelain Wigged Lady Doll Attributed to Schlaggenwald 17� (43 cm.) Thick hand-pressed porcelain with tan flesh-tinted complexion, solid dome with sew holes for brunette human hair wig, slender facial modeling, elongated throat, sloping shoulders with slightly modeled bosom and shoulderblades, five sew holes, painted bright blue eyes with red and black upper eyeliner, black single stroke brows, closed mouth with richly shaded lips, blushed cheeks, muslin stitch-jointed body, porcelain arms to above the elbows. Condition: fine professional restoration to shoulderplate. Comments: circa 1850, attributed to Lippert and Haas of Schlaggenwald. Value Points: rare wigged model with strong presence, wearing very fine early gown, undergarments, slippers, and fancy bonnet. With blue ribbon award from Doll Collectors of America. $1100/1500

229. Mid-1800s Rare Porcelain Child Doll with Wig and Smiling Expression from Schlaggenwald 20� (38 cm.) Thick hand-pressed porcelain shoulderhead with slightly inclined face, tan fleshtinted complexion, dome with four sew holes for wig attachment, plump modeling of welldefined sloped shoulders, six sew holes at rim of shoulderplate for body attachment, painted brown eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, brown single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with dimpled smiling expression, blushed cheeks, auburn mohair wig, muslin stitch-jointed 122


body, porcelain arms to above the elbows. Condition: fine professional invisible restoration to shoulderplate, arms not original. Comments: Circa 1860, attributed to Lippert and Haas of Schlaggenwald. Value Points: very rare highly-characterized doll with wonderful expression, fine antique gown and undergarments, leather slippers. $800/1200

230. German Porcelain Lady Doll with Brown Hair by KPM 20� (51 cm.) Slightly-tinted porcelain shoulderhead of adult lady with very angular face and elongated throat, modeled bosom, brown sculpted hair drawn smoothly around the sides of her face, looped over her ears into a small, flattened chignon at the back of her head, painted blue eyes, red upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, aquiline nose with accent circles, closed mouth with accent line between the upturned lips, muslin stitch-jointed body with porcelain limbs, fine antique costume. Condition: very fine virtually imperceptible restoration on face, hairlines on porcelain legs. Marks: KPM (Berlin mark). Comments: KPM Berlin, circa 1840. Value Points: most pleasing serene expression with rare brown hair on the rarely found model with two KPM markings. $1200/1500

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231. German Bisque Lady with Rare Sculpted Bonnet and Brown Hair 18� (46 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead, sculpted brown hair in long ringlet curls that tumble onto shoulders topped by a sculpted flat-top bonnet with wide brim decorated with black band and a bevy of lustre flowers, pierced ears, blue shaded eyes, black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, sculpted bodice with gilt-edged necklace, muslin stitch-jointed bodice, bisque forearms. Condition: generally excellent, few typical flakes on Dresden flowers. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: beautifully-costumed in white pique gown with hand-made rickrack and embroidery, the lady has rare brown hair, rare sculpted bonnet and necklace, and pierced ears. $700/900

232. German Bisque Lady Doll with Sculpted Hair Bow and Glass Eyes 24� (61 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead with plump face and slightly-elongated throat, sculpted blonde hair in casually-arranged short ringlet curls, 233.

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cobalt blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, arched brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, muslin stitch-jointed body, leather arms, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, repairs on kid arms. Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: beautiful pale bisque contrasts the brilliant blue eyes and rare sculpted black hair bow at her crown. $500/700

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233. German Bisque Lady with Sculpted Hair and Bodice, Glass Eyes by Kling 18” (46 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead of adult lady, waved blonde hair drawn from her face and captured in arranged curls at the back, blue glass inset eyes, painted features, closed mouth, pierced ears, sculpted wide stand-up collar with scalloped edging, white beading, and magenta detail, newer muslin body and bisque lower arms, nice antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 135-6. Comments: C.F. Kling, circa 1870. Value Points: beautiful face, rarity factors include glass eyes, fancy collar and bodice, pierced ears, and richly glazed hair. $600/900

234. German Bisque Lady with Rare Decorated Coiffure and Bodice 18” (46 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead of elegant lady with oval face and elongated throat, blonde sculpted hair accentuated by deeplyimpressed combmarks are waved behind her pierced ears into two long ringlet curls 234 back on each side of her face and forming into a large shaped bun at the back of head, painted blue eyes in deep eye sockets, black and red upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, sculpted bodice with defined tucks and blue bow, muslin stitchjointed body and kid arms, antique silk gown, undergarments, leather shoes. Condition: restoration on lower back shoulderplate, some patching on arms. Comments: Germany, circa 1975. Value Points: rarity factors include fancy elegant coiffure trimmed with a rosebud on her crown and a large hair comb at the back bun. $500/800

235. German All-Bisque Miniature Doll with Sculpted Bonnet and Necklace 7” (18 cm.) One-piece bisque head and torso depicting a young girl with long flowing blonde curls onto her shoulders, painted blue eyes, brows, lashes, closed mouth, pin-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted pink ankle boots, antique dress. Condition: generally excellent, flake at right leg rim. Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: wonderful sculpted wide-brimmed green bonnet with pink feather and sculpted gold bead necklace. $200/300

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237. Diminutive 19th Century Wooden Chest with Oval Mirror 14” (36 cm.) Of fine wood with cherry finish, the three drawer chest has curved front, fancy apron, wooden drawer pulls, and an oval mirror with carved crest which is balanced between two curved adjustable brackets. Generally excellent. Late 1800s. $300/500

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238. Four Early German Bisque Dollhouse Dolls and Shell-Decorated Sleigh Bed 6” (15 cm.) bed. 4”-5” dolls. Each doll has bisque shoulderhead with sculpted hair and painted facial features, muslin body, bisque lower limbs, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, feet broken on bonnet lady. Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: rare models including little boy and three women with very fancy coiffures including one with brown hair and one with sculpted feathered bonnet, each with antique costume; along with a shell decorated miniature bed originally created as candy box with pull-out hidden drawer. $800/1100

236. Petite German Bisque Lady Doll with Sculpted Hair and Ribbons 12” (30 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead of lady, blonde sculpted curls waved behind pierced ears into long tumbling curls on her back shoulders that are interlaced with mauve painted hair ribbons, defined bangs, painted blue eyes, red and black eyeliner, single stroke brows, closed mouth, muslin stitchjointed body, bisque lower arms, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: unusually fine detail of sculpting for such a small model, rare coiffure and hair decorations. $300/500

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circa 1875, created simultaneously to the golden era of the French bisque poupée. Value Points: rare to find doll with original fancy shoes, coiffure, and wonderfully detailed gown with matching bonnet, fingerless gloves, undergarments. $800/1100

18” (46 cm.) Honey-toned wax shoulderhead with pale blue glass inset eyes, painted brows, lashes, closed mouth with painted row of tiny teeth, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig in original braided coiffure, original muslin shapely lady body with paper mache lower arms and legs, painted fancy blue heeled boots with white buttons. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, their fashion lady doll known as “Staatdamen” in reference to high society status,

240. German Paper Mache Doll with Original Stamped Body by Schilling 13” (33 cm.) Paper mache shoulderhead, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig, cloth torso and legs, stitch-jointed hips, composition and wooden ball-jointed arms. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Schilling (in garland, stamp on torso). Comments: Germany, Schilling, circa 1880. Value Points: in flawlessly preserved condition, with original rare stamped body, the doll has original socks and leather shoes, original chemise. $800/1100 239 detail

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241. German Bisque Closed Mouth Child Doll, Model 949, by Simon & Halbig 15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, very full elongated cheeks, brown glass inset eyes, painted curly lashes, feathered brows, shaded nostrils, accented eye corners, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, wearing pretty antique dress, undergarments, socks and shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S 8 H 949. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: dear shy-faced closed mouth doll with dramatic large eyes, original body and body finish. $800/1100

242. Lovely German Bisque Brown-Eyed Child, 939, by Simon and Halbig 25” (64 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, dark curly lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig, composition and wooden balljointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S 15 H 939. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: very fine quality of bisque and sculpting, original body and body finish. $900/1200

243. Beautiful German Bisque Blue-Eyed Child Doll, 949, by Simon and Halbig 25” (64 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass spiral threaded sleep eyes, 242.

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painted lashes with dot highlights, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, accented lips, two square cut upper teeth, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, nice antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S 14 H 949. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: very choice quality of modeling, bisque and painting on the sought early model. $900/1200

244. German Bisque Closed Mouth Child Doll, 138, by Mystery Maker 14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head with plump cheeks, blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line between the downcast lips, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, pretty antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 138 7. Comments: Germany, maker unknown, circa 1885. Value Points: charming expression of shy-faced child enhanced by very fine bisque, beautiful early wig, original body and body finish. $1100/1400

245. Beautiful and Rare German Bisque Doll, Model 919, by Simon & Halbig 14 ½” (37 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips and impressed dimples at lip corners, pierced ears, auburn mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, pull-string “mama” crier, fine antique costume.

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Kley and Hahn, circa 1912. Value Points: well-sculpted rare models with fine bisque are combined in this wellrendered doll. $800/1000

246. German Bisque Character DoubleFaced Doll by Hertel and Schwab 19” (48 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head with two different faces that can be alternately revealed, one face with brown glass sleep eyes and closed mouth modeled as though wide open and smiling, with extravagant long curly lashes and brows; the other face with painted dark blue eyes with heavy eyelids, curved brows, closed mouth modeled as though open and scowling, and with deeply-impressed scowling creases at temple; with painted brushstroked blonde hair, composition bent limb baby body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 159 12. Comments: Hertel and Schwab, circa 1915. Value Points: rare doll with well-rendered characterizations of happy/sad children. $700/900

247. Rare German Bisque Two-Faced Character Doll, 567, by Bahr and Proschild for Kley and Hahn 9” (23 cm.) Bisque socket head with solid dome having two different faces which can be alternately revealed, one face with painted tiny blue eyes, closed mouth with scowling expression on the shaded lips, defined tongue, incised scowling lines; and the other face with blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth with slight smile, defined tongue and two beaded upper teeth; with painted blonde hair, composition bent limb baby body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2/0 567. Comments: Bahr and Proschild for 248.

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248. Rare German Bisque Double-Head Doll Known as Topsy-Turvy 12” (30 cm.) A different bisque head is attached on either end of a common torso, designed that the skirt of one would cover the head of the other when not in play. One side has ebony black complexioned bisque socket head, brown glass eyes, closed mouth with coral-shaded lips, pierced ears, original black fleecy wig, (model markings illegible) and is wearing patterned muslin gown; the other side has white complexioned bisque shoulderhead, brown glass inset eyes, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, bisque forearms, marked 698, and is wearing gold silk dress with lace trim. Condition:


and Proschild, circa 1892. Value Points: extremely rare variation of the multi-face doll with beautiful expressions and complexions, original body. $2500/3500

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250. Rare German Bisque Brown-Complexioned Smiling Character, Model 418, by Heubach Koppelsdorf 11 ½” (29 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head with rich brown complexion, sculpted tightly-curled black hair, brown glass inset eyes, black painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, open mouth with very wide beaming smile, row of sculpted teeth, five-piece brown composition body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Heubach Koppelsdorf 418 3 Germany. Comments: circa 1920. Value Points: rare character model with great expression. $700/900

generally excellent. Comments: circa 1885. Value Points: the topsy-turvy doll is all-original, with two beautiful bisque heads. $700/900

249. Extremely Rare German Bisque Three-Faced Doll Representing Three Ethnicities 14” (36 cm.) A bisque socket head enclosed at the sides and the back with a cardboard hood has three different faces that are alternately revealed when the brass knob at the top is turned: an ebony black-complexioned face with crying expression, brown glass eyes, closed mouth with modeled tongue, sculpted tears; a light brown-complexioned face with slightly smiling expression, brown glass eyes, and closed mouth; and a whitecomplexioned face with modeled shut eyes and closed mouth. The hood is attached to a composition shoulderplate, muslin covered carton torso with pull-string “mama” crier, muslin upper legs, composition lower arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent, slight paint rub on chin of brown face. Marks: C.B. (in circle on shoulderplate) 450 dep (on top of heads). Comments: Carl Bergner, with original bisque faces by Bahr 250.

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251. German Paper Mache Doll Known as Milliner’s Model in Grand Size 34” (86 cm.) Paper mache shoulder head with plump face and slightly-elongated throat, black sculpted short hair with deeply-defined curls, feathered curls at center forehead, sculpted ears, painted facial features, shaded blue eyes, black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, slender kid/muslin torso and upper limbs, wooden lower arms and legs, painted flat green shoes, antique costume and undergarments. Condition: head very good/excellent with original finish, body is heavily patched. Comments: Germany, circa 1860. Value Points: proud expression is well rendered with especially fine detail of sculpted hair on the unusually grand size doll, likely an exhibition or actual milliner’s model. $700/900

252. Collection of 19th Century Miniature Toys 3 ½” (9 cm.) l. lamb. Including paper mache lamb with flannel coat; paper mache cow; celluloid tabby cat designed to perch on a branch; celluloid parrot, tiny Moritz rolly-dolly; three tiny wooden Grodnertal dolls; pair of knit mittens on card dated 1871; Erzebirge wooden toy of lady in swing; and wooden pin-jointed clown with painted decorations. Generally excellent. Late 1800s. $300/500

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253. German Wax over Paper Mache Doll with Superb Original Costume 22” (56 cm.) Wax over paper mache shoulderhead, brilliant blue glass sleep eyes, tinted brows, open mouth, row of square cut teeth, blonde mohair wig, muslin body, wax over paper mache lower limbs. Condition: generally excellent, few very light rubs on finish. Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: very fine antique gown with cutwork trim, undergarments, cream cashmere hooded cape. $600/800

254. Large German Paper Mache Lady with “Apollo Knot” Coiffure and Provenance 26” (66 cm.) Paper mache shoulderhead of lady with oval face and very elongated strong throat, sculpted hair with four thick rows of curls at each side of centerpart which flank a rolled chignon at the crown known as “Apollo Knot”, and with extra details of painted feathering at forehead edge, painted brown hair, black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, aquiline nose, closed mouth, softly-blushed cheeks, slender muslin body and wooden limbs, antique cotton gown with lantern sleeves and ruched bodice, undergarments. Condition: paper mache good/ very good with few typical rubs, old touch-up on lower shoulderplate, body has some age albeit not original. Comments: Germany, circa 1850. Value Points: rare and elaborately sculpted coiffure, rare brown eyes. The doll owns a slim volume of poems, Whispering Voices, by Maude Eunice Williams, a previous owner of this doll. $800/1200 133


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255. Rare Chinese Cloth Character Doll with Skilled Costuming Details 16” (41 cm.) Firmly-stuffed cloth doll with pressed and oil-painted facial features, amber-tinted complexion, tiny black eyes, closed mouth with center accent line and two teeth, muslin body with oil-painted lower arms and legs, stitched hands in the same style as Chase dolls. Condition: very good, some paint wear at sides of head. Comments: Chinese, early 20th century. Value Points: curious mystery doll with dear expression, wears original costume created with skilled workmanship in the manner of Door of Hope dolls, comprising trousers, long tunic, black vest, hand-stitched slippers and cap with embroidered details. $600/900 134

19” (48 cm.) All-cloth doll with firmly-pressed and oil-painted facial features, amber complexion, painted upper glancing eyes, black one stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, black human hair, muslin stitch-jointed body, oil-painted lower arms and legs, stitch-shaped hands in the manner of Martha Chase dolls. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Chinese, maker unknown, early 1900s, the finely-handcrafted costume closely resembles a similar example found on Door of Hope dolls, constituting blue cotton tunic with soutache closing, matching pants, rattan cape and skirt designed as rain gear, and a wide tightly woven cap. $400/600

257. Collection of American Corn Husk Folk Dolls 7” (18 cm.) - 11”. Each is formed of corn husks with painted facial features and having elaborate costume which is also formed of corn husks, including one holding a corn husk baby, another with elaborate curlicue-trimmed bonnet, parasol and bead buttons, and the largest whose painted features include spectacles. Condition: generally excellent.


body with wooden hands. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: circa 1910. Value Points: the native doll of Greenland is wearing an elaborate original costume of decorated kidskin with beaded yoke and especially beautiful thigh-high boots. $500/800

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259. Early Carved Wooden Doll with Well-Defined Carved Curls 24” (61 cm.) Carved wooden shoulder head with rounded face and elongated throat, carved wooden curls with brown painted hair, scalloped curls framing the face, sculpted ears, painted facial features, sculpted eyes with brown painted irises and white eyedots, brushstroked brows, closed mouth, muslin stitch-jointed body, leather arms. Condition: original finish, nose point rubbed, repair to kid hands. Comments: Continental, early 1800s. Value Points: wonderful detail of hair carving on the rare to find doll. $800/1000

Comments: American, early 1900s. Value Points: rare to find folk dolls with imaginative details; the spectacle lady has an attached early note “Straw lady...made by Nellie Morrison, a pioneer family of Salina, Kansas in 1934, made of corn husks. The family have been making 3 types of these dolls since before 1900 and a certain kind of corn leaf must be used for the work. Gladys Kingman, K.C. Kansas”. $400/600

258. Early 1900s Carved Wooden Folk Doll in Elaborate Original Costume of Greenland 17” (43 cm.) Solid domed carved wooden head with natural finish, firmly-stuffed 258.

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260. German Bisque Doll with Sculpted Hair and Wonderful Early Costume 22” (56 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead of plump faced woman, blonde sculpted hair with graduated-length finger curls, painted facial features, blue eyes in deeply-defined sockets, red and black upper eyeliner, brown single stroke brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, muslin stitch-jointed body, kid arms. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1865. Value Points: especially fine detail of combmarked hair and defined sockets, eye crinkles, impressed philtrum, and wearing original red linsey-woolsey plaid dress with black velvet trim, matching cape with fur trim, undergarments, shoes and socks. $600/800

261. German Bisque Lady with Brown Sculpted Hair 9 ½” (24 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead, brown sculpted hair with little curls at each side of forehead and long formed curls tumbling onto shoulders, painted blue eyes, red and black eyeliner, single stroke brows, closed mouth, muslin body, antique costume. Condition: faint old hairline on shoulderplate, otherwise excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: rare brown with excellent detail of sculpting and glaze. $200/400

262. All-Original German Paper Mache Miniature Dutch Doll 7” (18 cm.) Paper mache socket head with sculpted tall Dutch cap, painted facial features, blue outlined eyes, closed mouth, five-piece paper mache body with painted black stockings and sculpted “wooden” shoes. Condition: generally excellent. 136

Comments: Germany, circa 1900. Value Points: all-original well-preserved condition, the doll wears factory-original costume. $200/400

262.1. Three Miniature Sewing Ephemera 6” (15 cm.) h. Including a fabric-covered laced making pillow with six wooden bobbins on carved wooden pedestal base; faux book with decoupage trim which opens to reveal envelope of needles and a tape measure which pulls out from slot on the bottom edge; and a velvet-covered faux book with decoupage “My heart is thine” which opens to reveal four needle panels (needles not included). Generally excellent. Late 1800s. $200/400


263. German Bisque Doll with Sculpted Hair in Original Wooden Box with Trousseau 21� (53 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead with sculpted blonde hair waved behind ears into short curls and held by black hair band, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, kid stitch-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1880. Value Points: preserved in original wooden lidded box, and having four fine antique costumes, two sets of early undergarments, silk apron, and black boots. $1400/1800

264. Five German Bisque Dollhouse Dolls in Original Costumes 5� (13 cm.) Each has bisque shoulderhead with sculpted hair and painted facial features, muslin body, bisque forearms and lower legs with painted shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1910. Value Points: each wearing factory original costume including Grandpa with bald crown, Grandma with grey hair and black painted hair comb, Butler with brown hair and long sideburns, Parlor Maid with black uniform and apron; and Kitchen Maid with checkered dress and apron. $500/800 264.

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265. Grand German Porcelain Lady Doll with Elegantly Sculpted Coiffure 30” (76 cm.) Lightly pink-tinted porcelain shoulderhead with oval face, elongated throat, black sculpted hair drawn from her face into wide wings at each side, and looped gracefully back to form a neatly braided chignon, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, circle nostril accents, closed mouth with beautifully-shaped and outlined lips, muslin stitch-jointed body, leather arms. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1855. Value Points: rare grand porcelain lady with finest lustrous complexion, rare coiffure, beautifully-painted features, original body, fine multi-layered antique costume. $800/1200

266. German Porcelain Lady Doll with Black Sculpted Hair in Gilt-Accented Snood 21” (53 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead, black sculpted hair waved smoothly away from her face and captured in pageboy manner under a sculpted snood with gilt-accented tassels at each side, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blushed cheeks, muslin stitch-jointed body, antique costume comprising (frail) silk gown, undergarments. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1865. 138

Value Points: fine gentle appearance enhanced by slightest pink-tinted complexion, accented details of snood. $400/600

267. German Porcelain “Grape Lady” with Sculpted Snood 11” (28 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead of slenderfaced lady, elongated throat, black sculpted hair captured under a sculpted snood with gilt accents centered by a cluster of berries at crown, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, accented nostrils, closed mouth, muslin stitch-jointed body, antique gown. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: excellent detail of decoration and accents on the rare model in appealing petite size. $500/800


268. Edith’s German Porcelain Brown-Eyed Doll with Trunk, Trousseau, and Provenance 14� (36 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead, black sculpted hair in centerpart, with uniform finger curls behind the modeled ears, painted brown eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, muslin stitch-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1865, the doll is presented in fine original trunk with decoupage trim on interior compartments, along with an extensive handmade trousseau comprising six various dresses, two woolen capes, linen cape, three skirts, six aprons, five shirts or blouses, velvet ankle boots, leather slippers, and two early quilts. An early sepia photograph in the trunk is identified by

its wrapped paper as being Edith Wentworth, descended from the early colonial family of Governor Wentworth of New Hampshire. Value Points: wonderful facial expression enhanced by rare brown eyes, with extensive trunk and trousseau, and tantalizing fragments of original family history. With blue ribbon award from Doll Collectors of America. $1700/2300 139


are portrayed in a “garden” of colorful handmade woolen flowers. $500/800

270. Petite Sonneberg Bisque Doll with Closed Mouth by Mystery Maker 10” (25 cm.) Bisque head with flattened solid dome, elongated full cheeks, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, single stroke brows, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden fullyjointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 183 (193?). Comments: Sonneberg, mystery maker, circa 1885. Value Points: most appealing early closed mouth doll with elaborate original folklore costume, rare petite size. $800/1100

271. English Poured Wax Child Doll with Fine Antique Costume 269. 19th Century Display Cabinet of Miniature Porcelain Dolls in a Bevy of Wool Flowers 12” x 16” case. The wooden framed case with glass front displays a velvet-lined interior displaying four miniature dolls of porcelain and bisque, each with sculpted hair (the bisque doll with rare brown hair), painted facial features, muslin stitchjointed body, porcelain limbs, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1880. Value Points: charming presentation, the dolls

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24” (61 cm.) Honey-toned poured wax shoulderhead, brilliant blue glass eyes, tinted brows and lashes, accented nostrils, closed mouth with downcast lips, blonde hair in delicately-inserted tendrils, softly-stuffed muslin body, poured wax lower arms and legs, bare feet. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: English, circa 1875. Value Points: the gentle-faced child has original body and limbs, and is wearing beautiful antique gown, undergarments, ruffled lace cap, cape of broderie Anglaise. $700/900

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272. German Wax-over-Paper Mache Doll with Original Traditional Folk Costume 18� (46 cm.) Wax over paper mache shoulderhead, blue glass eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig in hip-length braids, muslin stitch-jointed body, wax over paper mache lower arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent, few typical minor rubs on wax. Comments: Germany, circa 1880. Value Points: the doll is wearing her original traditional folk costume with elaborate detail including silk-bow trimmed shoes, embroidered bodice and cap, and undergarments including original factory chemise. $800/1100

273. German Bisque Closed Mouth Child Doll, Model 1010, by Simon & Halbig in Original Traditional Folk Costume 18� (46 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead, brown glass eyes, dark

eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig in hip-length original braids, muslin stitch-jointed body, bisque forearms. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SH 1010 dep Germany. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1885. Value Points: beautiful closed mouth in pristine original state, original fine wig, sturdy original body, wearing original traditional costume with embroidered bodice, lace ruffled blouse, woolen skirt, petticoats, striped knit stockings, shoes, and black silk cap with brass paillettes. $1100/1400 141


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274. German Bisque Child in Original Traditional Costume and Labeled “Rosebud” Box 18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, open mouth, row of teeth, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: A 2 M 390. Comments: Marseille, circa 1910. Value Points: pristine unplayed with condition, the doll is wearing elaborate traditional folk costume of Greece, including gold medallions decorating the velvet 142

cap and bodice, magenta satin apron, jacket, skirt, undergarments, and decorated velvet slippers, and preserved in her original box with colorful label “Rosebud”. $400/600

275. German Bisque Doll by Carl Hartmann with Original Traditional Costume, in Original Box 16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, brunette mohair wig and tiny moustache, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: H (enclosing K and 2/0). Comments: Carl Hartmann, circa 1900. Value Points: pristine state of preservation, near mint body, the doll is wearing traditional folk costume of Greece, and is preserved in original labeled box. $600/800


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17� (43 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig, muslin stitch-jointed body, bisque forearms. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 309.6. Comments: Bahr and Proschild, circa 1890. Value Points: exceptional original condition of the rare early doll, pristine and elaborate traditional costume of Netherlands including distinctive hair ornaments, beaded bodice, and decorative velvet band on skirt. $800/1100

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277. All Original German Bisque Closed Mouth Doll, Model 1234, by Bahr and Proschild with Original Box 13� (33 cm.) Solid domed bisque shoulderhead, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig, muslin stitch-jointed body with bisque arms.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1234 Germany 3 dep. Comments: Alt, Beck and Gottschalk, circa 1885. Value Points: pristine original condition, the little closed mouth doll is wearing traditional folk costume of Netherlands including lace coiffe with decorative metallic ornaments, and is preserved in her original box from Strauss & Co of Amsterdam, specialists in dolls of national costumes. $800/1100

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Session II Begins 278. French Musical Automaton “Spanish Dancer with Tambourine” by Lambert with Luxury Portrait Face 21” (53 cm.) Standing upon patterned velvet covered base is a bisque-head lady with slender portrait like face, blue eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, aquiline nose with accented nostrils, closed mouth with shaded lips, pierced ears, dark brunette mohair wig over cork pate, carton torso and legs, wire upper arms, paper mache hands. The lady is wearing elaborate Spanish festival dress of gold silk with black lace overskirt, soutache braid, red silk bows and gold jewelry. When wound, music plays and she sways her body (from the waist) back and forth, turns her head, and alternately lifts her left hand, and then her right hand which she twists back and forth at her wrist, thus shaking the tambourine which she holds. Condition: generally excellent, music and mechanism function well. Marks: L.B. (key). Comments: Leopold Lambert, circa 1890, a luxury example of their automaton named “Espagnole” in the firm’s catalog, with portrait face and exceptional costume. $6500/8500

279. Very Rare Grand-Sized French Bisque Bébé, Series C, by Jules Steiner 37” (94 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve-blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over original Steiner pate, Steiner composition fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sie C (incised) J. Steiner Bte SGDG Bourgoin (red ink script). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1884, his series C model. Value Points: very rare exhibition size model of the wistful-faced child with superlative quality of bisque, modeling and painting, original body and body finish, beautiful antique pique costume, gorgeous antique bonnet, shoes, undergarments; few examples of the model in this size are known to exist and another example of this quality and perfect state of preservation is nigh impossible to find. $15,000/20,000 144


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280. Beautiful French Bisque Bébé by Leon Casimir Bru with Luxury Silk Costume and Signed Bru Shoes 23” (58 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kidedged bisque shoulderplate with modeled bosom and shoulderblades, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, mauveblushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined “tongue tip” between the shaded and outlined lips, impressed dimple in chin and philtrum, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid bébé body with Chevrot hinged thighs, wooden lower legs, kid-over-wooden upper arms, bisque forearms. Condition: bisque head, hands and body are excellent, there is virtually invisible professional restoration on back shoulderplate. Marks: Bru Jne 9 (head) Bru Jne No.9 (shoulders). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1885. Value Points: very beautiful bébé with well-defined tongue tip, entrancing deep eyes, perfect hands, and wearing stunning maroon silk dress with embroidered velvet panels, woven bonnet with red silk ribbons, undergarments, stockings, shoes signed Bru Jne Paris. $8000/12,000

281. Rare French Musical Automata “Saucy Jester with Mandolin” by Leopold Lambert 20” (51 cm.) Seated upon a wooden stool upon a velvet-covered wooden platform

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is a paper-mache-headed clown having blue glass eyes, painted white clown complexion with painted decorations, red-tipped nose, open mouth with movable tongue, bi-color fleecy mohair wig, carton torso, hinged carton legs, bisque forearms, wearing original silk costume and cap, and holding a wooden mandolin. When wound, his head turns and nods realistically, he lifts the mandolin with his left hand and strums with his right; periodically he taps his right foot to the music, and then his left foot, then bends forward at the waist, and saucily sticks out his tongue; all the while two tunes play. Condition: generally excellent, two fingers professionally restored on left hand; motions and music function well. Marks: L.B. Comments: Leopold Lambert, circa 1890, this being a deluxe commissioned variation of a similar automaton with less movements “Clown as La Guitare� featured in Lambert’s catalog. Value Points: the delightfully amusing seven movement clown is all original, his musical skills enlivened by sticking out tongue in a smart-alecky way and enhanced by fine quality of music. $7500/9500

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283. Delightful Pair of Pierrot and Pierrette Candy Containers for the French Market 8 ½” (22 cm.) Each has bisque head with inset brown glass eyes, painted features, open mouth, tiny teeth, mohair wig, hollow carton torso, wooden lower legs, wire upper arms with bisque hands. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: for the French market, circa 1900, the pair are costumed as the beloved theatrical figures of Pierrot and Pierrette, and were 148


originally presented as candy containers (the candy treats were stored in the hollow torso which separates at the waist). Value Points: rare matched pair of candy box dolls, each with original French silk costume, original wooden base with original paper labels on underside. $800/1300

284. French Bisque Double-Face Bru Bébé as Candy Container 13” (33 cm.) Bisque socket head with different face on two sides of head which can be alternately revealed by flipping the paper mache cap at the crown; one 284 detail face depicting a crying child with reddened face, narrow squinting eyes in deeply set sockets, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth modeled as though open, well-modeled tongue and row of tiny teeth; the other face depicts a gentle-featured child with painted blue eyes, eyeliner, painted lower lashes, feathered brows, closed mouth, shaded lips with tiny row of painted teeth, blonde mohair wig, hollow torso designed for use as candy container, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, except high on crown (beneath the paper mache cap) is a one-piece bisque reglue. Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1880. Value Points: very rare double-face doll, with original hidden candy container body, gorgeous antique gown, undergarments. $3500/5500

285. 19th Century Wooden Mannequin with Carved Wooden Boots and White Pique Boy’s Suit 38” (97 cm.) The well-formed mannequin has carved wooden

finial, shoulder caps, and carved wooden boots with little heels and defined buttons, and with sturdy armature torso and upper legs covered with black muslin and edged at the neck and legs with bands of black velvet. The mannequin is clothed in a very fine white pique boy’s suit with breeches, detachable collar and trim of broderie Anglaise. Generally excellent. Circa 1875. $800/1200 149


286. French Wooden-Bodied Mannequin in Outstanding Uniform 58� (147 cm.) overall. 43� excluding helmet. The bisque head with blue glass paperweight eyes, closed mouth and blonde human hair is mounted on mannequin form; the form having firm torso with black fabric cover, wooden arms with articulation at shoulders and elbows, wooden lower legs with carved and painted black heeled boots. Condition: head is restored, mannequin body and costume are excellent with few light spots on vest. Comments: French, circa 1885, the luxury detail indicates presentation as a marketing or exhibition costume. Value Points: fine early mannequin body with carved wooden boots, wearing outstanding military parade costume which includes such extraordinary details as raised emblems on helmet and shield, metallic epaulets, hip-high leggings with 26 brass buttons, well-detailed sword and majestic helmet. $2200/2800

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288. Beautiful Early Period French Bisque Bébé by Gaultier 20” (51 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump cheeks and chin, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, rose-blushed eye shadow, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, shaded nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined and shaded lips, impressed dimples at chin and philtrum, blonde mohair ringlet curled wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F 9 G. Comments: Gaultier, circa 1882. Value Points: very fine modeling highlighted by blushed plump cheeks and beautifully defined lips, splendid eyes, lovely antique peach costume with Belgian lace, undergarments, shoes, socks, especially fine woolen bonnet with silk frou-frou ruffles and broderie Anglaise, and wooden-handled parasol. $3800/4200

287. Early French Bisque Bébé by Gaultier with Splendid Eyes 16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump cheeks, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes with rich spiral threading and pronounced pupils, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, mauve-blushed eye shadow and cheek blush, dimpled chin and philtrum, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented pale lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, antique ivory silk dress, undergarments, lambswool bonnet, socks, shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F 6 G. Comments: Gaultier, circa 1882. Value Points: splendid, dramatic eyes achieved by rich spiral threading, lovely bisque, original body and body finish. $3500/4500

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289. 19th Century Wooden Toy Kitchen with Unique Stove and Accessories 37” (94 cm.) h. x 37”w. x 20”d. The wooden stage-like kitchen is constructed with a row of six labeled spice drawers below Delft decoration and is fitted with an unusual blue and white checkered tinplate stove with brass doors upon which is the original brass cooking 152

ware and tea kettle, each with original porcelain knob. The kitchen is also laden with a bevy of various kitchenware in enameled blue ware, porcelain Delft, tin spice racks, wooden utensils, and a wooden table with checkered table cover. Generally excellent. Early 1900s, the familymade toy kitchen, replete with wonderful details and accessories, notably an unusual checkered stove. $1300/1800


290. American Paper Mache Doll by Ludwig Greiner with Early 1858 Patent Date 30” (76 cm.) Paper mache shoulder head with black sculpted hair in short tousled curls tucked behind her ears and with little spit curls at each side of forehead, painted blue eyes, black upper eyeliner and painted lashes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, muslin stitch-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, light nose rub. Marks: Greiner’s Improved Patent Heads March 30 ‘58 (original paper label). Comments: Ludwig Greiner, circa 1858. Value Points: original complexion and painted features and hair, early body, and wearing original costume (some frailty) with wonderful details. $600/900

291. Rare American Blue Enamel Ware and Nickel Stove “Quick Meal” The blue enamel ware framed stove has cast iron stove top with six burners and lifter, steel back with nickel edging on brackets and shelf, two nickel-plated shelves that hinge from the back wall, chimney with workable flue, nickel-plated oven door embossed “Quick Meal” with hinged opening and interior racks, nickelplated door for coal or wood, door for ashes with tinplate ash bin, movable grate. There is a wide drying bar at the front, and a small drying bar that forms the oven handle. Condition: near mint state of preservation. Comments: the Quick Meal Toy Stove was only available through dealers of people-sized Quick Meal Stoves, and the manufacturer recommended placing the small stove in the store window along with a little girl baking biscuits “and you will be surprised at the crowds it draws”. American, circa 1910,

Quick Meal Stove Co. (originally the Ringen Stove Co of St. Louis, which became a division of the American Stove Co. in 1894). In 1909 the stove sold for $5.50. $1200/1500 153


292. German Tinplate Toy Stove with Brass Doors and Trim 14” x 9” x 6”. The tinplate stove with brass claw feet, decorative corner columns, and brass framing, has three embossed brass front oven doors with hinged closures, tall chimney with brass cap, and with five various original kitchenware of tinplate with brass lids including water heater, chocolate pot with stirring spoon, tea kettle with wooden handle, double-handled pot and long-handled saucepan. Generally excellent. Germany, late 1800s, attributed to Bing. $1200/1500

293. Grand German Tinplate and Nickel Toy Stove Attributed to Bing 18” x 15” x 10” (excluding chimney). Of sturdy tinplate with nickel stove top, claw feet and corner columns, six nickel plated oven doors with hinged closures, three-sided towel bar, chimney with wide nickel cap, and having five original various nickel plated kitchen wares including lidded water heater with faucet, tea kettle, two double-handled lidded kettles, long-handled lidded saucepan, (missing one pan but lid is included). Generally excellent. Germany, circa 1890, attributed to Bing. $1200/1500

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294. German Tinplate Toy Stove with Original Pots and Pans by Maerklin 18” x 10” x 12”. The tinplate stove with nickel or chrome accents including claw feet, towel bar, chimney trim, and range top and oven door edging, has original chimney, and is fitted with six original lidded pots and pans including wooden handled coffee pot. Generally excellent, finish slightly worn on towel bar. Germany, attributed to Maerklin, circa 1900. $600/900

295. German Tinplate and Nickel Toy Stove with Nickel Pans and Kettle 11” x 7” x 5”. The black tinplate stove has four splayed legs with nickel feet, attached hot water heater with faucet, and is furnished with three original nickel-plated kitchenware including long-handled lidded pot, double-handled tall kettle, and a wooden-handled tea kettle. Generally excellent. Germany, late 1800s. $400/600

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296. Lovely French Bisque Bébé, Figure A, by Jules Steiner 26” (66 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes with “dot” accents, brushstroked and feathered brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, impressed dimples at philtrum and chin, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, French composition fully-jointed body, lovely antique lace dress, bonnet, undergarments, stockings, and shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Figure A No 18 J. Steiner Bte SGDG Paris (head), (Steiner label of doll holding flag), on torso. Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1888. Value Points: beautiful luminous bisque on the appealing gentle-faced bébé, original signed body. $3200/3800 156

297. German Pull-Toy Musical “Clown with Parade Drum” Attributed to Zinner and Sohne 9” (23 cm.) h. 10”l. platform. Standing upon a wooden platform with hidden wooden wheels and lithographed paper decorations is a bisque-head clown with blue glass eyes, painted features, open mouth, teeth, blonde mohair curly wig, block torso, wire-articulated arms with wooden hands, and wearing an original silk circus costume. The clown stands behind a large circus drum which rests on a wooden form and is decorated with circus-themed decoupage. When pulled along, music plays and the clown turns his head from side to side, and clangs the drum with the stick and cymbal that he holds. Condition: generally


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excellent. Comments: Germany, attributed to Zinner and Sohne, circa 1890. Value Points: all-original toy with brilliant paper decorations and enchanting movements and music. $1200/1700

298. French Mechanical Toy “Marching Jester with Parade Drum” 16” (41 cm.) A bisque-head jester with blue glass eyes, painted features, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, blonde fleecy hair, carton torso containing clockwork mechanism, hinged legs and arms, is wearing an original jester costume of gold and coral silk, and is standing behind a two-wheeled cart that supports a large drum. The drum is attached to the doll by a velvet-covered metal rod, and when wound, the jester marches along, while the wheels of the cart turn, and he clangs the cymbals and beats the drum. Condition: generally excellent. Mechanism functions well. Comments: for the French market, circa 1900. Value Points: a delightful and charming toy. $1800/2500

13” (33 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted dark lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, slightly-parted lips, double row of tiny porcelain teeth, pierced ears, auburn mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, discoloration back of right ear, light nose rub. Mark: A 4 T. Comments: Andre Thuillier, circa 1888. Value Points: rare double row of teeth on the petite bébé by esteemed doll firm, beautifully costumed in embroidered tulle dress, undergarments, socks, black leather shoes, lace-lined bonnet. $4000/5500

300. French Bisque Bébé Steiner, Rare Figure B, with Wire Lever Steiner Eyes 24” (61 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes which open and close by wire lever at the back of head, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and multifeathered brows, rose-blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils, open mouth with double row of tiny porcelain teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over original Steiner pate, Steiner composition fully-jointed body, lovely embroidered tulle antique dress, ruffled frou-frou bonnet, undergarments, shoes and socks. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Figure B No. 5 J. Steiner Bte SGDG Paris (head) Le Petit Parisien (body), J. Steiner (back of eyes). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1885. Value Points: early rare to find Steiner model with lovely expression and bisque, rare double row of teeth, original signed eyes, original body and body finish. $3500/5500 157


302. German Bisque “Living Eye” Googly with Striped Sculpted Cap, by Herm Steiner 12” (30 cm.) Bisque flanged head with sculpted curly hair peeking out from the brim a multi-striped cap set saucily sideways, movable blue googly “living eyes”, painted upper curly lashes, one-stroke brows, tiny nose, closed mouth in “impish grin, accented lips, muslin body with disc jointing, original costume. Condition: generally excellent.

301. Grand German Bisque Child. Model 117n, by Kammer and Reinhardt with Flirty Eyes 28” (70 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep and “flirty” eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, brunette human hair, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, wearing lovely red silk dress, undergarments, ruffled cap, stockings, shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 117n Germany 70. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912. Value Points: fine quality of bisque and painting with soft matte complexion, well-functioning flirty eyes, original body and body finish. $1100/1500 303.

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Comments: Herm Steiner, Germany, circa 1926, the unique “living eye” with floating iris was made uniquely by this firm with variations of hair style and facial expression. Value Points: mischievous fellow with dimpled grin and distinctive sculpted and painted cap. $900/1200

303. German Bisque “Living Eye” Googly with Blue Bow by Herm Steiner 12” (30 cm.) Bisque flanged head with sculpted bobbed hair and bangs, large blue sculpted hair bow at the crown, movable blue googly “living eyes”, painted upper curly lashes, one-stroke brows, tiny nose, closed mouth in “O”-shaped design, accented lips, muslin body with disc jointing, original costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 954642 Germany. Comments: Herm Steiner, circa 1926, the unique “living eye” with floating iris was made uniquely by this firm with variations of hair style and facial expression. Value Points: captivating little girl with rare “living eyes”. $900/1200

304. Delightful and Rare German Bisque “Moritz”, Model 124, by Kammer and Reinhardt 16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head with sharplydefined facial features, upturned rounded nose, tiny brown glass flirty eyes, painted lashes, thick comma-shaped brows with sculpting details, closed mouth with deeply-upturned smiling lips that form double dimples at each cheek edge, impressed dimple at philtrum, reddish brown hair with topknot and side curls, composition and wooden fully-jointed unique body with sculpted brown shoes and white socks, antique costume and holding tiny metal toy car. Condition: generally excellent, chips to thumbs and little fingers. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 124. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1913, the uniquely modeled urchin was commissioned by K*R to represent the popular mischievous character Moritz, originally created by the German author Wilhelm Busch in the mid-19th century, and later immortalized for the American market in the comic strip “The Katzenjammer Kids”. Value Points: among the rarest of the German character dolls with original distinctive sculpting, superb bisque, and original unique body that was used for this model only. $9000/14,000 159


Halbig 117X Germany 34. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, rare variation of the beloved Mein Liebling, circa 1912. Value Points: most appealing and distinctive “X” version of Mein Liebling, with rare original body and body finish, carrying vintage Scotty dog. $1600/2100

306. Charming German Bisque Toddler, 126, by Kammer and Reinhardt in Original Costume 9” (23 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, long painted curly lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, heartshaped upper lips, two porcelain upper teeth, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition five-piece toddler body with side-hip jointing, starfishshaped hands. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 126 Germany 2/0. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1915. Value Points: charming little tyke is all-original including wig, lashes, near mint distinctive body, and original matching dress, coat and cap, shoes and socks. $600/900

307. Petite German Bisque “Mein Liebling” by Kammer and Reinhardt

305. Rare German Bisque Doll, Model 117X by Kammer and Reinhardt with Original Flapper Body 14” (34 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, small open mouth with heart-shaped upper lip and impressed dimples at each lip corner, four porcelain teeth, brunette mohair bobbed hair, composition and wooden ball-jointed body with slender elongated legs, lower legs jointed above the knees, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & 160

12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, small blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, lovely antique dress. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 117 30. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912, a petite example for the beloved Mein Leibling (my darling model). Value Points: the doll is virtually unknown in this size, this example with compelling gentle expression and finest quality of bisque and painting. $1100/1500

308. Grand German Bisque “Mein Liebling”, Model 117A by Kammer and Reinhardt 30” (76 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with downcast lips, elongated blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks:


K*R Simon & Halbig 117/A 76. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912, their model marketed as “Mein Liebling� (my sweetheart). Value Points: rare luxury size of the beloved gentlefeatured doll with fine luminous complexion, elongated wig, original body and body finish, and beautiful antique costume. $3800/4500

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309. All Original German Bisque Child by Heinrich Handwerck 18� (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lower lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig in soft ringlet curls, pierced ears, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Germany Heinrich Handwerck Simon & Halbig 1 (head) Heinrich Handwerck (body). Comments: Handwerck, circa 1910. Value Points: beautiful dolly-face model in pristine unplayed with condition, original softly curled wig, body, near mint body finish, and beautiful tulle dress with silk and lace trim, undergarments, bonnet, socks and shoes. $700/900 311.

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310. Pair, German Bisque Brothers in Antique Costumes by Kammer and Reinhardt 9” (23 cm.) and 15”. Each has bisque socket head, glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair curly wig, composition and wooden balljointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S&H K*R 39 (larger, with brown eyes) Halbig K*R 26 (smaller, with blue eyes). Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1915. Value Points: the handsome lads are each wearing antique boy’s costume and shoes. $600/900

311. Pretty German Bisque Doll, 143, by Kestner with Original Signed Body 20” (51 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, shaded nostrils, open mouth, outlined lips, two porcelain upper teeth, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition:

generally excellent. Marks: J. made in Germany 13 143 (head) Germany (body). Comments: Kestner, circa 1910. Value Points: most appealing doll with lovely bisque, original wig, pate, body and body finish. $500/800

312. Petite German Bisque Child, Model 192, by Kammer and Reinhardt in Trunk with Trousseau 11” (28 cm.) doll. 14” x 8” trunk. Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 192. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1895. Value Points: the pretty child doll has original body and body finish, wearing lovely antique dress with matching bonnet, cream kid shoes, undergarments, and the doll is presented in her original trunk with seven additional dresses of silk and cotton, six undergarments, two bonnets, handkerchiefs and shoes. $1200/1700 163


313. French Musical Automaton “The Chinese Tea Server” by Leopold Lambert with Unique Bisque Portrait Head by Jumeau 19” (48 cm.) A bisque-head lady with heart-shaped face and amber-tinted complexion, narrow brown glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, long painted brown lashes and thick brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full lips, pierced ears, dark brunette mohair wig in upswept fashion over cork pate, slender carton torso and legs, wire upper arms, and amber-tinted bisque forearms, is posed upon a velvet covered platform. She is holding a wooden tea set and is wearing fine silk and brocade Chinese costume. When wound, the lady elegantly turns her head side to side, then inclines her head as though offering tea; she then lifts the tea pot and, in a refined and gracious manner, “pours” the tea and extends the tray as though serving. Music plays throughout. Condition: generally excellent, mechanism and music function well. Comments: Leopold Lambert, circa 1888, with portrait bisque head commissioned from Jumeau and sculpted exclusively for this luxury automaton model. Value Points: the outstanding facial model with superb bisque enhances the elegant movement of the rare automaton; with original paper tune label “La Coquette”. $8000/11,000

314. French Bisque Poupée “Mademoiselle Frou-Frou of Boston” by Pierre-François Jumeau with Labeled Trunks and Trousseau 21” (53 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass enamel inset eyes with rich spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, mauve-blushed eye shadow, widelyarched feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with beautifullyshaded lips, pierced ears, auburn mohair wig over cork pate, kid poupée body with gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees, stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent, some wear to body. Comments: Pierre-François Jumeau, circa 1870s, this model is considered his luxury poupée. Value Points: the gorgeous poupée is wearing superb costume of lace blouse, bronze silk skirt with extended train and elaborate construction with lace overlay, and is preserved along with two original trunks, each having canvas covers stenciled “Mlle Frou-Frou Boston”. Along with an extensive trousseau comprising blue woolen equestrienne costume, black silk gown with overlay skirt and velvet banding, exquisite tablier with very fine embroidery, three314 trunk

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piece ensemble of brown/bronze silk faille, grey flannel wool hooded cape with soutache embroidery, black velvet jacket with passamenterie, brown velvet day robe with matching cap, textured cream flannel jacket with fringed hem, polished cotton hooded summer coat, five petticoats including extended train, three blouses with elaborate embroidery, three night gowns with embroidered yokes, two pantalets, and four chemises. Most of the undergarments have ink script “Frou Frou 1871”. Provenance: included is a receipt from Weiner’s Antique Shop of Boston, Mass, indicating that Beulah Franklin, purchased the “antique doll and two trunks and clothing” in 1975 for $1500. The doll was 104 years old at that time, and has remained in her possession until this present time. End note: the doll and trousseau was won at auction by Lorna Lieberman in March, 2017, in a special note of homage to her hometown of Boston; she has owned and loved the doll for several months until her move to a retirement home where space does not allow its presentation. $8000/10,000 314 trunk detail

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315. American Black Velvet and Sateen Folk Doll with Applique Details 21” (53 cm.) The cloth folk doll has flat-dimensional velvet face, applique silk eyes with embroidered centers and red silk lips with center embroidered line, embroidered nose, black yarn hair, black cotton sateen limbs with stitching at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: early 1900s. Value Points: the googlyeyed folk doll is well-preserved and wearing original cotton print costume. $400/600

316. American Black Cloth Folk Doll with Delightful Costume 19” (48 cm.) All-cloth doll of black cotton with ball-shaped head, stitch-shaped nose, yarn fleeced hair, embroidered facial features with black pupils, embroidered lips in wide smile, stitch-jointed arms and legs. Condition: very good, repair on nose, hair a bit worn. Comments: American, late 1800s. Value Points: wonderful details of embroidered facial features, delightful colorful polka dot costumes. $500/800

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317. American Cloth Folk Doll with ArtfullyPainted Features with Little Babe 17” (43 cm.) Firmly-stuffed black cloth doll with oval-shaped head, stitch-shaped nose, elongated throat, painted facial features, large eyes with white eyedots, closed mouth with defined row of tiny teeth, stuffed black cotton balls as hair buns under stitched-on cotton bandanna, stitch-jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: late 1800s. Value Points: unusually fine artistic painting of face, unusual hair construction, wearing original bright cotton layered costume, and carrying all-cloth baby at her back shoulders. $800/1200 166


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319. German Mechanical Seated Black Man with Banjo 16� (41 cm.) Earthenware or paper mache head with rich brown complexion is loosely attached to a paper mache body posed seated with crossed legs, and with hinged arms that are holding a banjo. The man has brown flirty eyes, closed mouth, highlycharacterized features, black fleecy hair, and is wearing original costume. When wound, his head leans side to side, his eyes flirt, and his left arm moves up and down as though strumming the banjo. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, early 1900s, from a series of store promotional mechanical figures, designed to be placed in store windows to attract attention of passers-by. Value Points: well-preserved mechanical figure. $1500/2200

318. Black-Cloth Folk Doll with Oil-Painted Features and Elaborate Multi-Layered Costume 20� (51 cm.) Firmly-stuffed black cotton sateen with slightlydefined shaped nose, painted facial features, closed mouth with suggestion of teeth, accented nostrils, stitched-on ears with applied tiny bead earrings, stiffened yarn hair, firmlystuffed sateen body with stitch-jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: late 1800s, native Island doll in original costume and accessories, Value Points: beautifully made doll with oil-painted features, stitched-on silk turban, and wearing original multi-layered costume, jewelry and unusual velvet-patterned slippers. $800/1100 319.

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320. Grand Victorian Gothic Dollhouse with Exceptional Detail of Carved Accents 45” (114 cm.) h. of actual house. 22”h. free-standing base, 46”w. 21”d. The uniquely-made Victorian Gothic two story house features elaborate gables, hanging porches, porch roofs, front fences, arched windows, wooden roof with incised detail of shingles, faux-brick chimneys, and has four major interior rooms on two floors with original wall and decorative papers and original fireplace (not shown) in living room; along with an attached side sun room with removable porched front. The house hinges open at the center front for access to the rooms, and has been (later) electrified for display. Excellent original condition, few tiny pieces of carving missing. American, mid-1800s. $3500/5500

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nostrils, closed mouth with pert upturned lip corners, original brunette ringlet curled wig on muslin cap, firm-armature torso with shapely high waist, long slender kid legs and lower torso, kid upper arms and wooden lower arms. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1820. Value Points: the early carton poupée has classic features of the French Charles X epoch defined by high waist of doll’s body to accommodate to styles of the era, the doll with original finish, wig, body, and costume, and very rare to find especially in this grand size. $3500/4500

322. German Wooden Dollhouse Set with Tiny Early Bisque Doll 4” (10 cm.) h. doll. The set of wooden furnishings have spindled ebony frames and are covered with brilliant lithographed paper, including hall mirror with white marble top, oval pedestal table, and two chairs with blue silk upholstery and trim. Included is a bisque shoulderhead doll with blonde painted hair and facial features, original muslin body and bisque lower limbs, painted green boots. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1880. $300/500

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323. Grand German Paper Mache Lady Doll with Superb Coiffure and Modeled Bosom

33” (84 cm.) Solid domed carton shoulderhead with modeled bosom, oval-shaped face and elongated strong throat, painted brown eyes, single-stroke upper eyeliner and painted lashes, single-stroke brows, accented

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and elongated throat, modeled bosom, black painted hair in elaborate fashion with five graduated length voluptuous curls on either side of face that fall onto her shoulders, and then pulled back and formed into a tightly-braided chignon at the back of her head, sculpted ears, painted blue eyes, black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, kid body and wooden lower limbs. Condition: original painting, craquelure on shoulderplate, the body is an appropriate style, but is not

antique. Comments: Germany, circa 1840, the doll was shown in an article “Portraits in PapierMache” in the 1983 Doll Collectors Manual, page 44, described as “an outstanding example of the 1840 period”. Value Points: very rare early doll with outstanding detail of hair and sculpting of features including definition of double chin and temple creases; the doll is wearing a fine early costume of transfer pattern cotton. $1100/1500

324. Rare Early Cast Iron Fireplace Utensils with Decorative Detail 12” (30 cm.) The elaborately-scrolled fireplace rack has original painted finish of green, red and gilt in the manner of early weather vanes, and features three suspending fireplace tools including shovel, spit, and pincers. Excellent condition. American, Pennsylvania, mid-1800s. $600/800 234.

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327. American Wooden Character Doll by Schoenhut with Original Shoes and Stand

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16” (41 cm.) Carved wooden socket head, intaglio small brown eyes, upper eyeliner, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the lips, brunette mohair wig, all-wooden spring jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Schoenhut Doll Pat Jan 17, ‘11 USA & Foreign Countries. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1912. Value Points: appealing petite pouty character has original finish, original Schoenhut shoes and metal stand. $500/800

325. American Wooden “Miss Dolly” with Sleep Eyes by Schoenhut in Original Knit Teddy 19” (48 cm.) Carved wooden socket head with cut pate, brown sleep eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with painted row of teeth, blonde mohair wig, all-wooden springjointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Schoenhut Doll Pat. Jan.17, 1911 USA (paper label). Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1918, the model marketed as “Miss Dolly”. Value Points: fine original painting, wig, and wearing original knit teddy. $400/600

326. American Wooden Circus Figures from Schoenhut Circus in Rare Reduced Size 6” (15 cm.) hobo. Each is carved wooden with painted details, rare hobo with painted moustache and row of teeth, all-wooden body and wearing original costume. Along with three animals, viz, brown horse with painted mane and leatherette saddle and harness; white dappled horse with wooden platform on which is standing the lady bareback rider, and spotted leopard. Generally excellent. Also included is 172

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329. American Carved Wooden Blue-Eyed Doll by Schoenhut with Original Wig and Shoes

19” (48 cm.) Carved wooden socket head, intaglio brown eyes with pronounced white eyedots, black upper eyeliner, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full lips, brunette mohair bobbed wig, spring-jointed wooden body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Schoenhut Doll Pat. Jan. 17, 1911 USA. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1912. Value Points: fine original finish is well-preserved, fine antique dress may be original. Included is wooden toy Quacky Doodle by Schoenhut. $600/900

19” (48 cm.) Carved wooden socket head with oil-painted features, intaglio blue upper glancing eyes with pronounced pupils and white eyedots, black upper eyeliner, feathered brows, closed mouth with solemn expression, blonde mohair tacked-on wig in bobbed fashion, all-wooden spring-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Schoenhut Doll, Pat. Jan 17,’11 USA and Foreign Countries. Comments: Schoenhut, Philadelphia, circa 1912. Value Points: fine original complexion, painting, wig, antique costume including original cream kidskin Schoenhut shoes. $500/700 173


331. French Bisque Character, Model 255, by SFBJ, as Jester in Original Costume

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14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head with untinted complexion and painted jester decorations, blue glass inset eyes, painted lower lashes, incised upper eyeliner, one stroke curvy brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with impressed dimples at lip corners, blonde mohair wig, French composition body with jointing at hips, knees, elbows and shoulders, vibrant silk jester costume and original shoes with impressed figure of doll. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 255 Paris 8/0. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1912. Value Points: rare model with original painted clown decorations. $900/1300

332. French Bisque Bébé Gigoteur by Jules Steiner

330. French Bisque Pouting Character, Rare Model 252, by SFBJ with Original Toddler Body 16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lower lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with downcast pouting lips, blonde human hand-tied hair, French composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 252 Paris 8. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1912. Value Points: one of the most sought after models from that art character series, has fine luminous complexion, original body and body finish. $1700/2300 174

18” (46 cm.) Solid domed bisque head with plump facial modeling, blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauveblushed eye shadow, accented eye corners and nostrils, brushstroked brows, open mouth, outlined lips, two rows of tiny porcelain teeth, pierced ears, pale blonde lambswool wig, carton torso, jointed paper mache arms and lower legs, kid over hinged upper legs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Jules Steiner, his deposed “Bébé Gigoteur”, circa 1880. Value Points: original wig, lovely bisque, original body with working mechanism which, when wound, causes the baby to wave arms and legs in typical baby fashion, and turn head side to side. $1700/2100


rollers at bottom of feet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SH 1039 7 dep Germany (head) Brevete 309 249 SGDG (feet). Comments: Roullet et Decamps with original head commissioned from Simon and Halbig, the doll was deposed in 1893 as Bébé L’Intrepide. When wound, the doll alternately lifts each leg slightly as the doll walks (actually, rolls) along on wheeled feet, eyes flirt. Value Points: pristine condition with very beautiful soft curly wig, original lashes, body, rare walking mechanism, original attached kidskin shoes. $1200/1500

335. Very Rare French Bisque Deposed “Bébé Respirant” by Bru with Luxury Music Box

333. French Bisque DoubleFace Bébé by Emile Jumeau “Series Fantastique” 18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head with cardboard hood has an alternate face on front and back of head, each face with blue glass eyes and painted features, one face depicting a laughing child with broad grin and row of porcelain teeth, the other a crying child with mouth modeled wide open, and with sculpted tongue and upper row of teeth, blonde mohair wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Marks: 7. Condition: generally excellent, original body finish. Comments: Jumeau/SFBJ, circa 1900, depicting the art character models 203 and 211. Value Points: the rare double-faced laughing/crying art character, utilizing two models from the 1892 character series has especially fine quality of sculpting and bisque. $6000/8500

20” (51 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass eyes, painted features, richly-painted eye decoration, rose-blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils, open mouth with slightly-parted lips, double row of tiny porcelain teeth, pierced ears, mohair auburn wig with long flowing curls, cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with two-tune musical box inside the torso. The music box, eyes 334. that open and close, and breathing panel at front torso all operate from keywind at the back torso. Condition: generally excellent, music and mechanisms function well. Marks: Brevete SGDG Bru Jne R Y. 8 M. (head) Bébé Bru (back torso). Comments: Bru, the Bébé Respirant was deposed in 1892 and offered in several variations, this example with movable eyes and music box was the most luxurious and is virtually never found today, and is wearing beautiful (frail) silk costume which may be original. $6000/8500

334. French Bisque Mechanical Walking Doll “Bébé L’Intrepide” by Roullet et Decamps 16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass “flirty” eyes, mohair lashes, slightly-modeled brushstroked brows, painted lower lashes, accented nostrils, open mouth, outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with mechanism in torso, one piece legs, metal 335 details

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336. French Bisque Brown-Eyed Bébé by Rabery and Delphieu 21” (53 cm.) Bisque socket head with very delicate complexion, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows with feathered detail, shaded nostrils, slightly-parted outlined lips, heart-shaped upper lip and scalloped-edge lower lip, row of six tiny porcelain teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, lovely antique costume including ruffled frou-frou bonnet and leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: R 2 D. Comments: Rabery and Delphieu, circa 1884. Value Points: rare model with distinctive mouth modeling, her rich brown eyes beautifully contrasting her pale complexion, original body and body finish, original wig. $3200/3800

337. Lovely French Bisque Portrait Bébé by Emile Jumeau

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18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, very rich mauve-blushed eye shadow, curved brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, shaded and outlined lips, separately-modeled pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-looseball-jointed body with straight wrists, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent, original body and body finish albeit hands have early light retouch. Marks: 8 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1880, early portrait bébé by the illustrious firm. Value Points: lovely shy expression is well-rendered and enhanced by choice bisque, rich eye shadow. $3800/5200

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338. German Porcelain Shoulder Head, and a Trio of Porcelain Half Dolls 3 ½” (9 cm.) head. Porcelain shoulder head of refined lady with brown sculpted hair in elaborate coiffure decorated with white flowers, lightlytinted complexion, modeled bosom, painted facial features. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, attributed to Dressel and Kister, circa 1910. Value Points: also included are three German porcelain half dolls with arms extended from body, one with sculpted side braids and rare brown hair, and another holding a hand mirror into which she is gazing. $800/1200

339. Beautiful French Bisque Bébé with Bisque Hands by Leon Casimir Bru 17” (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauveblushed eye shadow, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, plump kid bébé body with gussetjointing at hips and knees, curved upper arms, bisque arms from below the elbows. Condition: generally excellent, head seems one size small for body, one finger broken. Marks: 0 (head and shoulders). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, his earliest bébé model, circa 1878. Value Points: very beautiful gentle expression whose lovely amber brown eyes contrast the pale complexion, antique white pique gown with soutache embroidery, undergarments, shoes, bonnet. $5500/7500 177


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340. French Bisque Bébé by Emile Jumeau, Original Couturier Dress 18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded lips, heart-shaped upper lip, pierced 342.

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ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 8 (and artist checkmarks on head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1886. Value Points: very beautiful bébé with paperweight eyes of great depth, original body and body finish, wearing original patterned rose silk couturier dress from the workshops of Ernestine Jumeau, along with bonnet, undergarments, leather shoes. $3800/4700

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341. Petite French Bisque Bébé by Emile Jumeau with Dramatic Eyes 11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner and lushly-painted curly lashes, brushstroked brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette hand-tied human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2 (head, and faint artist marks). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1886. Value Points: especially fine painting of facial features especially of lashes and lips, and fine gleaming complexion on the petite bébé. $2800/3500

342. Collection of Miniature Ephemera and Accessories 4” (10 cm.) h. fans. Including ebonywooden handled fan with gilt accents and six-sided carton fan with red silk fringe; gilt metal sedan chair to appear as though woven; bent-wire miniature frame for soap dish and towel; beadwork purse with gilt frame; pressed tin hand mirror with brass-like finish; blue paper carton lidded box containing original white fur muff; and a decoupage box containing 8 tiny (1 ¼”) allbisque dolls with factory original costumes. Very good to excellent. Late 1800s. $300/500

343. Beautiful French Bisque Blue-Eyed Bébé E.J. by Emile Jumeau 13” (33 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, daintily painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with delicately-shaded outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fullyjointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose E 4 J. (head, and artist checkmarks) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1885. Value Points: very lovely

gentle expression is enhanced by finest bisque, complexion and painting of features, original body and body finish, original wig, lovely antique costume. $3200/3900

344. Beautiful French Bisque Bébé by Emile Jumeau with Luminous Complexion 18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, very deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, lushly-painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with heart-shaped upper lip, shaded lips, blushed cheeks, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 8 (and artist checkmarks) Bébé Jumeau Diplome d’Honneur (paper label on body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1886. Value Points: especially beautiful example of the beloved “tete” model with very deep paperweight eyes dramatized by rich decoration, original body and body finish, original wig. $3400/3800 179


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345. German Composition Art Character Doll 17” (43 cm.) Composition head with flanged neck, sculpted brown hair in boyish fashion with forelock curls, painted complexion and facial features, small blue outlined eyes, black upper eyeliner, rounded nose, accent dots at eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with solemn expression, two-toned cloth body with disc-jointing at hips and shoulders, composition lower arms, schoolboy costume. Condition: generally excellent, few typical play rubs. Comments: Germany, circa 1920, in the genre of Kathe Kruse. Value Points: rare model with most endearing expression and distinctive body. $400/500

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18” (46 cm.) Very firm sculpted head with flat-cut neck socket, brown sculpted hair with deeply sculpted forelock curls, blue painted eyes, black upper eyeliner, brown eye shadow, white eyedots, accented nostrils, closed mouth, plump cheeks, well-sculpted ears, stretched twill over paper mache torso and legs, composition arms, antique costume. Condition: very good, original finish with few scuffs, arms with crazing and uncertain if original. Comments: Gunther Heine, circa 1921, of Bad Kosen (same village as Kathe Kruse factory), who advertised art dolls “as beautiful and vital as a natural child”. See Cieslik’s German Doll Encyclopedia, pages 112/113. Value Points: rare model with wonderfully defined features. $700/900

347. Pair, German Mohair Standing Bunnies by Steiff with Original Button 10” (25 cm.) The pair have shaved mohair heads and upper pads, with shaded highlights to the original cream mohair, upright flannel-lined ears, amber glass eyes, pink embroidered noses, muslin bodies with original attached colorful felt costumes of girl and boy. The boy bunny has original Steiff silver button. Excellent condition with bright vibrant coloring. Germany, Steiff, 1950s. $700/1100


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348. Two American Cloth Dolls by Maud Tousey Fangel 12” (30 cm.) and 14”. Each is all-cloth with flatdimensional face, painted light brown curly hair locks, painted facial features with shaded brown or blue eyes, curly lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, mitten-shaped hands. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: designed by the American artist Maud Tousey Fangel, circa 1930 and marketed by Georgene. Value Points: Included is “Snooks” with original paper label, baby body, pink romper suit and bonnet; and “Sweets” with body-cover costume and cap, wooden shoes, pink cotton Dutch pants. $400/600

349. Rare German Cloth Character “Du Mein” by Kathe Kruse 20” (51 cm.) All-stockinette doll with firmly-pressed and oil-painted facial features and hair, center seam head, brown brushstroked hair with forelock detail, shaded brown eyes with white eyedots, black and brown upper eyeliner, accented nostrils, closed mouth with somber expression, well-shaped ears, cloth ring neck, separately-stitched arms, loosely-attached legs in slightly bent baby shape, nicely costumed. Condition: very good/excellent, some few moth holes at bottom back legs. Comments: Kathe Kruse, the model marketed as “Du Mein”, circa 1925. Value Points: appealing wistful face has original artistic painting of features and hair. $1100/1500 348.

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350. Pair, American Cloth Googly-Eyed Characters, Susie Q and Bobby Q, by Alexander in Original Box 15� (38 cm.) Each is of fine muslin with mask pressed and painted face, large blue side-glancing googly eyes, painted upper lashes, button-shaped nose with rosy tip, tiny closed smiling mouth, blushed cheeks, one-piece muslin torso and legs, sewn-on striped stockings, stitch-jointed arms, she with blonde wool braids, he with brown wool curly locks. Excellent condition. Marks: Bobby Q [or Susie Q]. Madame Alexander New York (cloth tag on costumes), Madame Alexander, circa 1935. The rare-to-find dolls in large size are wearing well-detailed original costumes, hats, stitchedon striped stockings, and have perfectly-preserved facial painting; preserved in original labeled box. $800/1200

351. French Felt Character Doll in Stylish Costume by Poir 18� (46 cm.) Sateen over pressed composition head with molded and painted facial features, brown side-glancing eyes with long painted lashes, grey eye shadow, feathered brows, bowshaped lips, very curly blonde mohair wig, jointed arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, attributed to Poir, circa 1930s. Value Points: charming little girl is wearing original pink felt dress with pale blue trim and colorful felt flowers, pink felt shoes, over-sized silk bows in hair and skirt. $400/500 352.

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352. French Cloth Art Doll by Jean Ray in Original Costume 12” (30 cm.) Solid domed paper mache head with painted pale complexion and facial feature, shaded blue eyes with grey eyeliner, thick dark upper eyeliner, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, blonde mohair wig, cloth body with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: designed by Jean Ray for Lang & Guillemaut, and presented in the Parisian shop of Au Bon Marche in 1921. Value Points: rare fashionable doll of the flapper years, with artistically painted features, wearing original costume of silk skirt, black velvet jacket and cloche, undergarments, shoes, stockings. $400/600

353. Italian Felt Salon Doll as Flapper Lady with White Poodle by Lenci 24” (61 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, slender elongated throat, brown side-glancing eyes in deeply set modeled sockets, long upper lashes, grey lower eye shadow, accented nostrils, feathered brows, bowshaped closed lips, two accent dots on lower lips, blonde mohair bobbed wig, long slender torso and limbs, one-piece felt arms with modeled bent right elbow for holding dog, sateen legs with highheel-posed feet. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Lenci, from the salon series, the facial model known as “Gish” in reference to early film star Lillian Gish which the doll resembles, circa 1927. Value Points: very fresh condition, the rare model wears original organdy dress with black and red felt floral applique, matching shawl, red felt hat, organdy petticoat and pants with tiered ruffles, black shoes, pearls, and carries creamy mohair poodle with original Steiff button. $1600/2100 183


mouth with prim little smile, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Ebo... Bambola artist... (fragment of original paper label inside skirt). Comments: 1930s, in the Lenci genre. Value Points: the rare little doll is in fine original condition, wearing pink felt dress and cap with applique felt star flowers, undergarments, felt shoes. $300/500

356. French Felt Art Doll in Original Vibrant Costume by Raynal with Original Label 356. 13” (33 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, shaded blue side-glancing eyes, white eyedots, grey eye shadow, painted upper lashes, feathered brows, closed mouth with rosebud-shaped lips, brunette mohair bobbed with sidepart, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Les Poupées Raynal Marque Deposee Made in France (paper label). Comments: French, Raynal, circa 1935. Value Points: the innocent-looking little girl has beautiful complexion, and wears wonderful fresh felt dress of pink and cream with applique strips, organdy undergarments, brown leatherette shoes, socks. $800/1100

354. Italian Felt Side-Glancing Girl in Stylish Costume, Model 149/6, by Lenci 16” (41 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, brown side-glancing eyes, long sidepainted lashes, grey eye shadow, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with primly set lips, two accent dots on lower lip, brunette mohair wig in long ringlet curls, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent, slightest dustiness. Marks: Lenci (two original paper labels, one indicating style 149/6). Comments: early doll with side-glancing eyes is wearing stylish costume of teal blue felt and multi-tiered ruffled organdy skirt, matching bonnet with felt flower trim, teal blue felt shoes, undergarments, socks, and has early labels. $800/1000

357. Italian Felt SideGlancing Girl with Floppy Legs, Model 900A, by Lenci

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shadow, accented nostrils, closed mouth with pink-shaded lower lip, blonde mohair short curly hair, jointing at shoulders, floppyjointed legs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Lenci, model 900A, 1927. Value Points: fine original condition, the little “floppy leg” girl has especially nice wig, and is wearing her original pink felt and organdy dress, organdy undergarments, pink felt shoes and hair bow, vibrant felt flowers. $700/900

358. Italian Felt Miniature Red-Haired Girl by Lenci with Little Wooden Piglet

Comments: Lenci, circa 1933. Value Points: the wide-eyed girl is in pristine vibrant condition, wearing original red polka dot dress, blue shawl and scarf, pantalets, wooden shoes, and carries a little wooden polka dot piglet. $300/500

9” (23 cm.) Felt swivel head, pressed and painted facial features, brown side-glancing eyes, painted curly upper lashes, high comma-shaped brows, “O” shaped closed mouth, auburn mohair wig, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Lenci (cloth and silver foil label).

359. Wonderful Italian Felt Brown-Eyed Character Doll by Lenci with Polka Dot Dress 14” (36 cm.) Felt swivel head with unusual heart-shaped face and slender throat, large painted brown side-glancing eyes, painted curly upper lashes, grey eye shadow, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, brunette mohair wig, felt body with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Lenci, circa 1927. Value Points: especially poignant expression on the unusual model, in wonderfully-preserved condition, wearing black felt dress with magenta and pink polka dots, organdy undergarments, black felt shoes. $800/1200 358.

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mouth with tentative smile, muslin stitch-jointed body, leather arms, antique costume. Condition: original finish with complexion and painting on face well-preserved, some light craquelure on shoulderplate and one corner re-glued. Comments: Germany, circa 1860. Value Points: endearing features with rare glass eyes, original painting. $600/800

361. Delightful French Mechanical Pull-toy Rooster with “Cock-a-Doodle-Doo” Sound 14” (36 cm.) A wooden base with paint-grained paper finish contains a mechanism and crowing sound that is connected to the feathered rooster that perches atop. The rooster has paper mache form, amber glass eyes, red paper mache comb and hinged beak. When lever at the base is pushed, the rooster crows loudly, opens and closes its beak and proudly raises and lowers his chest in a classic morning wake-up “cock-a-doodle-doo”. Excellent condition. Probably French, circa 1880, a rare and well-functioning toy with hidden wheels at base for use as pull toy. $800/1200

362. French Celluloid Poupee by Leon Casimir Bru 17” (43 cm.) Celluloid swivel head on celluloid shoulderplate, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, brunette mohair wig in long braids, muslin stitch-jointed body, leather arms,

360. German Paper Mache Doll with Glass Eyes and Sculpted Finger Curls 28” (71 cm.) Paper mache shoulderhead with rounded face and black sculpted hair waved softly over her ears and forming into short uniform finger curls, black enamel inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, closed 362.

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antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, costume somewhat worn. Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1870. Value Points: rare variation of the smiling deposed model by Bru. $900/1100

363. Wonderful 19th Century Peddler’s Caravan 20”l. x 12” x 16”h. The wooden caravan with natural finish, green and red pencil stripes and accents, faux shutters, domed roof, cast iron spoked wheels, hinged half door at the back, and driver’s seat at the front, with original steps, and some few wooden furnishings. Excellent condition. The caravan was used by traveling peddlers with hooks and compartments for presenting their wares. Mid-1800s. $1100/1500

363.1. Pair, German Composition Character Dolls in Original Folklore Costumes 8 ½” (22 cm.) Each has composition head with painted complexion and facial features, blue eyes, rosy cheeks, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, muslin body with stitch-jointed arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1925. Value Points: the little pair, original factory costumes of Hansel and Gretel, are perfectly preserved. $300/500 363.1.

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16” (41 cm.) All-cloth doll with flat-dimensional face and delicately hand-painted facial features and curly hair, large outlined shaded blue eyes, black upper eyeliner, defined nostrils, closed mouth with heart- shaped upper lip, muslin stitch-jointed body with defined fingers of mitten-shaped hands, antique cotton dress, apron, undergarments, leather laced ankle boots with little heels. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: the ladies of the First Presbyterian Church of Bucyrus, Ohio made the beautifully executed cloth dolls from 1885 onward as a fund-raiser for their church, this being an early example of their work. Value Points: very fine original condition of the rare doll with most appealing painted of features, original costume, wonderful shoes, seated in wooden chair which is included. $1100/1500

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364. American Folk Art Oil-Painted Doll with Painted Blue Hair Bow 28” (71 cm.) All-cloth homespun doll with stitched-on shoulder head with flat-dimensional face and rounded back of head having center back seam, oil-painted hair and face, large blue painted blue eyes with pronounced white eye dots, outlined brows, eye sockets, nostrils and even the philtrum, defined nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, shaded blonde short curly hair with painted blue hair band and bow, cloth body with stitch jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and 188

knees, oil-painted lower arms with stitch-defined fingers and separate thumbs, antique dress, undergarments, stockings and leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent, some typical rubs on face. Comments: American, circa 1890. A curious pencil inscription on the left leg reads “Origina [sic] “Raggdy [sic] Ann Culpitts NB family” suggesting the doll was given that designation by a later owner of the doll. Value Points: the naive painting is harmoniously enhanced by fine sense of artistry on this wonderful early portrait painting in doll form and intriguing family notation $700/900


366. Large American Cloth Folk Doll with Hand-Painted Features and Hair 35� (89 cm.) Of sturdy muslin, 366. the doll is constructed with a wide band at the crown that is gussetstitched to the flat dimensional face and back of head, giving depth to the head, having oil-painted brown hair with graduated-size ringlet curls at the sides of her head, oval-shaped blue eyes with brown and black eyeliner, brown brows, outlined nose with accented nostrils, closed mouth with solemn expression and shaded lips, stitch-jointing at shoulders, hips and knees, separatelystitched fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Light fading. Comments: American, late 19th century, folk artist or cottage studio is unknown. Value Points: artistic folk painting of features and hair, wearing original blue plaid cotton dress, undergarments, wonderful shoes, stockings. $900/1300

367. American Oil-Painted Cloth Doll as Young Gentleman Schoolboy 30� (76 cm.) All-cloth homespun doll with one-piece head and torso, flat-dimensional face and back of head with inset pie-shaped panels at

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short-stroke brows, button-shaped nose, tiny rosebud-shaped lips, blonde mohair curly wig, composition toddler body with distinctive bent right elbow. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Just Me Registered Germany A 310/10/0 M. Comments: Marseille, circa 1930, the smallest size of the model was used by Jennie Graves as her first “Ginny” doll, and is very rare to find in this size. Value Points: all-original doll with wonderful wig, especially nice condition of her distinctive body, and wearing original dotted Swiss dress and bonnet, undergarments, shoes and socks. $600/800

370. Rare Largest Size of German Bisque “Mein Liebling”, Model 117, by Kammer and Reinhardt 368. German Bisque “Mein Liebling”, Model 117A, by Kammer and Reinhardt as Rare Open Mouth Variation 28” (70 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, outlined shaded lips, row of porcelain upper teeth, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 117/A 70. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, their model marketed as Mein Liebling, circa 1912. Value Points: very rare open mouth variation of the beloved doll, with beautiful matte bisque and painting, original body and body finish, lovely antique dress. $2700/3500

369. Petite German Bisque “Just Me” by Marseille with Original Wig and Costume 8” (20 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep and side-glancing googly eyes, painted lashes, 190

32” (80 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted long curly lashes, brushstroked brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded lips, blonde human hair hand-tied wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, fine antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 117 80. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912. Their model marketed as “Mein Liebling” (my darling). Value Points: very choice bisque, complexion and painting, original body and body finish, on the rare largest size of the beloved model. $3500/4500


371. German Wooden Chair with Carved Wooden Bear and a Musical Surprise 28� (71 cm.) An ebony-finished wooden chair has a carved standing brown bear forming into the chair back. The deep seat is actually hollowed inside and contains a music box which can be wound from the underside. Generally excellent, music box functions well. Germany, circa 1900. $500/800

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22” (56 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass eyes which open and close or turn side-to-side by unique mechanism inside the head which operates from a brass-tipped lever at the back, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, brushstroked and multi-feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, open mouth, shaded and outlined lips, row of porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Tete Jumeau SGDG 10 (incised, head) Bébé Jumeau (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1891, with movable eye system deposed by Fouquet and Douville in that year; the dolls with unique cut-out design at the back of the head were commissioned from the Jumeau firm, although few dolls with the mechanism extant were ever made. Value Points: very rare model, with perfectly functioning rare eye system, beautiful bisque and painting, original body and body finish. $3500/4500

373. French Bisque “L’Intrepide Bébé” by Emile Jumeau, First Version, with Keywind Walking Mechanism 19” (48 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted curly lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth, shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body, mechanism in torso with winding key at the side, kidover wooden hinged thighs causing the doll to “walk” when wound. Condition: generally excellent, hands repainted, mechanism functions well. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau 10 (and artist checkmarks on head), Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1895, the earliest first version of 373.

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374. French Bisque “L’Intrepide Bébé” by Emile Jumeau, Second Version, with Hinged Walking Legs 25” (64 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted curly lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette handtied human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body, kid-over wooden hinged thighs designed to allow the doll to “walk”. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau 10 (and artist checkmarks on head), Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1895, the second version of L’Intrepide Bébé marketed simply as “marchant systeme” was this simple hinged affair. Value Points: very fine quality of bisque, complexion and painting, original body and body finish, original wig, lovely (frail) rose silk antique dress, undergarments, shoes, socks, bonnet. $2800/3500

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375. French Bisque Bébé, Size 13, by Emile Jumeau with Original Signed Body 29” (74 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, widely brushstroked and feathered brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded lips, separately modeled pierced ears, brunette hand-tied human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fullyjointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, tiny pinflake on lower left eye rim, hands repainted. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 13 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1888. Value Points: pretty brown-eyed bébé with original wig, antique costume. $2600/3200

376. Petite French Bisque Bébé by Emile Jumeau, Size 1, with Signed Jumeau Shoes 9” (23 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, dark eyeliner, accented nostrils and

eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fullyjointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 1 (head) Bébé Jumeau Diplome d’Honneur (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1888. Value Points: desirable petite size bébé with original body and body finish, original Jumeau chemise, and original signed Jumeau shoes. $2100/2600 193


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original wig, original distinctive body, original factory costume. $900/1300

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

377. French Bisque Bébé, Series C, by Jules Steiner with Original Signed Steiner Eyes 29” (74 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass eyes which open and close from wire lever at the back head, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows with feathered details, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with pale outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair over cork pate, Steiner composition fully-jointed body. Condition: bisque excellent, body is original albeit repainted. Marks: Sie C G (incised on head) J. Steiner Bte SGDG J. Bourqoin Succ (red ink marking on head). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1885. Value Points: piquant smile on the shy smiling child, original body, lovely silk costume, original unique Steiner eyes incised J. Steiner on the reverse. $3200/3800

378. Sonneberg Bisque Portrait of Asian Child with Original Distinctive Body by Bahr and Proschild 13” (33 cm.) Amber-tinted bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes, black curved feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accent line between the accented lips, black mohair wig in upswept fashion, amber-tinted composition and wooden fully-jointed Sonneberg body with shapely lower legs, painted blue rimmed stockings and blue heeled shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 220 6. Comments: Bahr and Proschild, circa 1885. Value Points: rare doll with very beautiful face and complexion, 194

18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted dark lashes with “dot” accents, rose-blushed eye shadow, brushstroked fringed brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, light retouch on arms. Marks: J. Steiner Bte SGDG Paris Fre A 11 (head) (original Steiner paper label of doll holding flag). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1889. Value Points: pretty child with original body and body finish, wearing antique brown dress with rose silk ribbons, velvet bonnet, undergarments, cream kidskin boots. $2800/3300

380. French Wooden-Handled Marotte in Original Costume 14” (36 cm.) overall. Bisque doll with large blue eyes, painted features, open mouth, four tiny teeth, auburn hair, wooden torso with squeak torso, wire upper arms and legs, carved wooden hands, paper mache feet with painted shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (Lanternier symbol). Comments: French, Lanternier, circa 1915. Value Points: all original with richly-patterned costume; when the whistle handle is shaken, the doll moves back and forth and squeaks. $400/600


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381. Pretty French Bisque Bébé by Jules Steiner, Figure A, with Original Signed Body 16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes with “dot” accents, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition fully-jointed

body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Steiner Paris Fre A 10 (head) (original Steiner paper label of doll holding a flag). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1889. Value Points: pretty bébé with original signed body, wearing antique raw silk dress, undergarments, bonnet, stockings, black leather shoes. $2800/3300

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382. German Bisque Closed Mouth Child by Kestner Known as “Look-Alike Bru” 19” (48 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, lightly feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with pale outlined lips, row of painted teeth, impressed dimples around the mouth, brunette mohair wig, early composition and wooden balljointed body with straight wrists, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 12. Comments: Kestner, circa 1884, the model was designed to appeal to the French buyer market, closely resembling the so-called “circle dot” model of Leon Casimir Bru. Value Points: prim little child with sweet expression enhanced by very pale bisque, antique wig, original body and body finish. $1100/1400

383. All-Original Pair, Sonneberg Bisque Dolls in Original Flanders Costumes 10” (25 cm.) Each has solid domed bisque head with flat-cut neck 196

socket, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, mohair wig, composition body with jointing at shoulders and hips, dowel at upper neck for attachment to head. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 7 ½. Comments: Sonneberg, presented for the French market, circa 1882. The dolls wear traditional costumes of a seaside fishing village in the northern French region of Flanders. Value Points: the dolls are all-original, wearing well-reserved original costume including accessories. $1200/1600

384. German BrownComplexioned Character, 1358, by Simon & Halbig in Rare Petite Size 1

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ears, black soft fleecy hair, brown composition and wooden fully-jointed body, velvet dress and cap, undergarments, shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1358 Germany Simon & Halbig 1. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1910. Value Points: rare model with very expressive features, near mint original body, very rare size 1. $900/1300

385. American Wooden Doll Bed and Dresser with 1874 Patent Date 18” (46 cm.) l. bed. 20” h. mirrored dresser. Made of fine walnut with natural finish, the dresser features three drawers with raised burled panels, faux marble top and porcelain knobs, below a shaped mirror with carved crest and shelves; along with a bed in the strong Eastlake style being decorated with elaborate marquetry and carving, and fitted with antique linens and quilt. The dresser has an original paper label

“Patented September 8, 1874”. Excellent condition. $400/700

386. German Brown-Complexioned Bisque Doll, 739, by Simon and Halbig 18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head with brown complexion, brown glass inset eyes, black painted lashes, black brushstroked brows with feathered detail, accented nostrils, slightly-parted lips, four porcelain teeth, dimpled chin, pierced ears, black curly wig, brown composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, body repainted. Marks: S 10 H 739. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: rare model with beautiful flawless bisque, wearing antique costume comprising red cotton dress, brushed velvet muff with red silk bow and bells, undergarments, stockings, red shoes with silk bows. $700/900 197


387. Petite German Bisque Glass-Eyed Character, 184, by Kestner

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11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head with plump face, small brown glass eyes, painted lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, tiny closed mouth with downcast lips, brunette human hair, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 184. Comments: Kestner, circa 1910. Value Points: very dear little glasseyed character with wistful expression, fine quality of modeling, bisque and painting. $1200/1500

388. German All-Bisque Miniature Doll with Her Little Pups 4” (10 cm.) One-piece bisque solid domed head and torso. Painted facial features, blue eyes, blonde mohair wig with braids, pin-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted grey ankle boots with black heels and spat, plump legs, well costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1890. Value Points: rare painted boots; included are three miniature pups. $200/400

389. American Wooden Spindled Cradle with Patent and Maker’s Mark 37” (94 cm.) h. x 37”w. x 20”d. The wooden spindled cradle/crib has unique patented device which allows the cradle to be altered from a rocking movement to stability, and fine bed linens are fitted within the bed. The maker’s name and patent date are stamped on the side “W.H. Earnests, Pat. Mar 20, 1862 Steinman & (illegible) Co. Cincinnati”. Excellent condition. American, circa 1860s, the design and making of furniture was a thriving industry in that city during that era, of which this is an excellent example. $400/600

390. German Bisque Child by Carl Hartman in Original Costume with Milliner Labeled Bonnet 19” (48 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, blue glass sleep eyes, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, one finger broken, wig pulls at front crown and back of hair. Marks: 23 K 2 0 ½ (enclosed in large H). Comments: Carl Hartman, circa 1910. Value Points: in unplayed with condition, with beautiful soft wig, the doll wears original green silk dress with matching bonnet, undergarments, 389.

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stockings, shoes. The bonnet has an original label of Standard Millinery College of Bangor, Maine; that milliner’s college operated in Maine from about 1905-1912, 390 hat label and this bonnet is likely an assignment presented from a young student there. $700/900

391. German Bisque Character, 323, by Marseille in Original Costume 7” (18 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass googly sleep eyes, painted lower lashes, tiny dash brows, closed mouth with center accent line, impressed dimples at lip edges, blonde mohair wig, paper mache body with jointing at shoulders and hips, painted socks and brown one-strap shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Germany 323 A 11/0 M. Comments: Marseille, circa 1920. Value Points: all-original delightful little fellow, wearing original colorful costume with felt top and checkered pants. $400/500

4 ½” (11 cm.) Each is tin with mechanism enclosed within torso, having tin mask face with painted features encircled by mohair “fur”, the bodies with attached bright felt costumes, and each with large tin feet; one is holding a violin and bow and two are holding drums with batons, When wound, they pivot about while either drumming or strumming; one key is included. Condition: generally excellent, functions well. Marks: Schuco (keys). Comments: Schuco, Germany, circa 1930s. Value Points: the amusing toys are preserved with vibrant original costumes. $400/500

393. Rare German Black-Complexioned Bisque Character, 7671, by Gebruder Heubach 11” (28 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, rich brown luminous complexion, deeply-sculpted tightlycurled hair, intaglio brown sideglancing eyes, sculpted black brows, closed mouth with coral-shaded lips, brown composition bent limb baby body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 7671 Heubach (sunburst) 2 Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1910. Value Points: exceptional quality of sculpting enhanced by flawless complexion, original body and body finish. $800/1200 199


394. Three Early 1900s Books with Illustrations by Rose O’Neill Including The Loves of Edwy, written and illustrated by Rose Cecil O’Neill (1904 Lothrop Publishing) which is dedicated To The Bonniebrookers; The Goblin Woman, written and illustrated by Rose O’Neill (1933, Doubleday, Doran); and Tomorrow’s House Or The Tiny Angel, written by George O’Neil and illustrated by Rose O’Neill (1930 E.P. Dutton). Excellent condition. $200/400

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and legs, loop-jointed arms with starfish-shaped hands, sculpted black helmet with gold ball finial, gold accented strap and raised design of gold spread-wing eagle, painted black side-glancing eyes, upper lashes, blue wings. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: O’Neill (feet). Comments: Germany, circa 1912, from original designs by Rose O’Neill. Value Points: rare Kewpie model with especially fine sculpting of helmet details. $300/500

397. German Novelty Kewpies and Tiny Silver Kewpie Ring Including three 2” All-bisque one-piece Kewpies posed with arms outstretched (two with original paper labels); pair of 2” Kewpie porcelain Blunderboo salt and pepper shakers; and a baby silver Kewpie ring, ½” width, with Kewpie figural design. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1915. $400/500 395.

395. Collection of German All-Bisque Action Kewpies 2” (5 cm.) - 4 ½”. Each of the all-bisque Kewpies depicts an imaginative rendering of the fantastical figure, each with blonde forelock and topknot, blue wings, black side-glancing eyes. Condition: generally excellent, tail of cat is restored. Comments: Germany, circa 1912, from designs by Rose O’Neill. Value Points: included is standing Kewpie with money bag; pair of standing Kewpies standing against an upturned book and holding another book which they are reading; seated Kewpie with tabby cat; and seated Kewpie with jack o lantern. $1000/1300

396. German All-Bisque Prussian Kewpie with Helmet 5 ¼” (13 cm.) All-bisque figure of Kewpie with one-piece head, torso 200

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398. German All-Bisque Miniature Doll by Kuhnlenz with Trousseau 7” (18 cm.) One-piece bisque head and torso, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, closed mouth, brunette mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white stockings and black two-strap heeled shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 61-10. Comments: Gebruder Kuhnlenz, circa 1900. Value Points: the pretty allbisque miniature doll is wearing a teal blue silk dress and lace cap, and owns her own wicker basket filled with five further dresses, sailor middy, various caps and undergarments. $700/1000

399. Petite Sonneberg Bisque Closed Mouth Child 11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading, eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows with shaded lips, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden fullyjointed body with straight wrists, lovely costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 137. Comments: Sonneberg, mystery maker, circa 1882. Value Points: very sweet closed mouth early child in the French manner,

with fine quality of bisque, original body and body finish. $900/1300

400. German Bisque “Helmet Googly” by Max Handwerck 12” (33 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head with sculpted green military helmet above brown painted hair, blue glass side-glancing googly eyes, painted short lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, slightly parted lips in beaming smile, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Dep Elite D 1. Comments: Max Handwerck, from his series of helmet googlies, circa 1918. Value Points: rare model with wonderful expression, impressed cheek dimples, helmet, finial and embossed eagle design, flannel suit, shoes, socks. $1100/1400 201


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401. Rare German Bisque Doll, 1279, by Simon and Halbig 20” (51 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth with heart-shaped upper lip, accent dot at lower lip, two porcelain upper teeth, impressed dimples in cheeks and chin, pierced ears, brunette human hair in long ringlet curls, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S&H 1279 Dep Germany 9 (head) Germany (body). Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1900. Value Points: hard to find model with deeply-impressed laughter creases around the eyes and dimpled cheeks. $900/1200

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402. Seven French All-Bisque Exotic Mignonettes Known as “Lilliputians” 2 ½” (6 cm.) Each is all-bisque with swivel head, painted facial features, jointed bisque arms and legs, bare feet. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1890, the dolls were presented in French catalogs as “Lilliputians”. Value Points: the seven exoticcomplexioned dolls are each wearing their factory original costumes; the dolls are presented in vintage French gift box. $300/500

403. Five German All-Bisque Dolls with Original Factory Costumes 2 ½” (6 cm.) Each is one-piece bisque head and torso, painted blonde hair and facial features, pin-jointed bisque arms and legs, 202

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painted black ankle boots. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1890. Value Points: the all-original quintet are wearing elaborately fashioned multi-layered traditional costumes that wonderfully-preserved. $200/300

404. A Trio of Tiny German AllBisque Occupational Dolls 2” (5 cm.) Each is all-bisque with one-piece bisque head and torso, painted facial features, pin-joined bisque arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1910. Value Points: included are parlor maid with sculpted white cap; chauffeur with sculpted cap; and house maid with sculpted short brown hair, each wearing factory-original costume. $200/300

405. Nineteen German All-Bisque Miniature Dolls in Factory-Original Costumes 1 ¼” (3 cm.) Each is all-bisque with one-piece head and torso, painted facial features, jointed bisque arms and legs, painted shoes and socks. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1890. Value Points: wonderful tiny bisque dolls are each wearing factory original knit costumes, and are presented in colorful gift box. $300/500

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406. Large German All-Bisque Doll Known as “French Wrestler” 9” (23 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, very plump cheeks, blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, slightly-parted lips, two square cut upper teeth and one lower, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs with modeled bent left arm, very muscular legs with tiny ankles, yellow ankle boots with little heels and lacing, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 102 12. Comments: Kestner, circa 1885, known as “French Wrestler” in reference to the muscular well-defined body. Value Points: rare doll with very fine detail of modeling and bisque, beautiful eyes. $800/1100

407. German All-Bisque Doll, 150, by Kestner and Brass Bed

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5 ½” (14 cm.) One-piece bisque head and torso, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brushstroke brows, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white stockings and brown

two strap heeled shoes, marked 150 3/0. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Kestner, circa 1910. Value Points: the pretty all-bisque doll is resting in a doll’s brass spindled bed, attributed to Maerklin. $500/800 203


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409. Sonneberg Bisque Closed Mouth Doll by Mystery Maker

25” (64 cm.) Bisque socket head, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, widely-arched brushstroked brows, rose-blushed eye shadow, shaded nostrils, open mouth, shaded lips, six porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette hand-tied human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, internal phonograph mechanism which operates by keywind at of head. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau 11 (head). Comments: “Bébé Phonographe”, with bisque doll by Emile Jumeau and phonograph mechanism by Henri Lioret, circa 1892, and with one Lioret recording. Value Points: especially beautiful example of the rare doll, with original signed Jumeau shoes. $3500/4500

14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, blue glass inset eyes with darker blue outer rims, painted nostrils and eye corners, painted lashes, feathered brows, pierced ears, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Sonneberg, mystery maker, the doll was designed to compete with the French doll maker, circa 1885. Value Points: the bright-eyed little closed mouth doll has captivating expression, original body and body finish, and is wearing antique mariner costume, cap, undergarments, leather shoes. $800/1100


410. Charming Pair of German Bisque Characters by Kestner 11” (28 cm.) Each has bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, outlined lips, two porcelain upper teeth, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: A made in Germany 4. Comments: Kestner, their 143 model, circa 1915. Value Points: the dear little brown-eyed pair have original bodies and body finish, original wigs and pate, matching costumes. $800/1100

411. Rare German Bisque Art Character “Fany”, by Marseille 16” (41 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, painted brown hair with defined forelock curls, tiny blue glass sleep eyes, one stroke tiny brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with downcast pouting expression on shaded lips, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Fany 230 A 4 M. Comments: Marseille, circa 1910, their rare model was inspired by the sculpture of a young boy by the Dutch 16th century artist, François Duquesnoy, whose style was revived and highly popular in the early 1900s. Value Points: rare model with especially fine quality of sculpting enhanced by luminous bisque, original toddler body and body finish. $1800/2300 205


eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette hand-tied human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fullyjointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: G (or 6?). Comments: French, circa 1888. Value Points: very beautiful bébé with plump cheeks, dramatic eyes, and finest quality of painting especially around the eyes, lovely antique costume. $2800/3500

415. French Bisque Bébé by Leon Casimir Bru with Beautiful Antique Costume 24” (61 cm.) Bisque socket head with very full cheeks, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve-blushed eye shadow, brushstroked 412, 413.

412. French Bisque Bébé “Phenix Star” by Steiner Successors 22” (56 cm.) Bisque socket head, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, widely arched brushstroked brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Phenix *93 (head) (Steiner paper label on body). Comments: Jules Steiner, successors, circa 1890. Value Points: well-defined painting of facial features on the lovely doll, fine bisque and painting. $2800/3200

413. French Bisque Bébé “Phenix Star” by Jules Steiner with Brilliant Eyes 20” (51 cm.) Bisque socket head, large brilliant blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Phenix *92. Comments: Jules Steiner, successors, circa 1892. Value Points: especially beautiful example of the model with finest bisque, lovely antique silk costume and bonnet, undergarments, stockings, shoes. $2800/3200

414. Lovely French Bisque Bébé by Mystery Maker 18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, very large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, lushly-painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, rose-blushed eye shadow, accented 206

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and feathered brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, defined tongue tip between the lips, dimpled chin and philtrum, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: bisque head is excellent, body is appropriately sized and of the era albeit not

original. Marks: Bru Jne 10. Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1885. Value Points: very deeply-defined sculpting of beautiful facial features, desirable tongue tip, dramatic eye decoration, the bĂŠbĂŠ is wearing very fine antique cream woolen dress with embroidered detail, red velvet bonnet, undergarments, socks, leather shoes. $7500/9500 207


416. Pair of American Portrait Dolls by Evelyn Green 19” (48 cm.) Each has hand-pressed face with painted complexion and facial features, mohair wig, he with mohair beard, and cloth body with stitched-on original costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: American artist, Evelyn Green, mid-1900s, depicted are Catherine of Aragon and Anthony Bourbon, according to attached notes. Value Points: outstanding detail of costuming including her pearlstudded gown and his fur and gilt metallic trimmed velvet cape. $600/900

417. Pair of American Portrait Dolls by Evelyn Green 19” (48 cm.) Each has hand-pressed face with painted complexion and facial features, mohair wig, he with mohair moustache and beard, and cloth body with stitchedon original costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: American artist, Evelyn Green, mid-1900s. Value Points: the artist is notable for her outstanding costuming, of which this 16th century style lady and gentleman are perfect examples, each wearing well detailed original costume. $400/600

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418. Early French Bisque Poupée with Bisque Arms and Lovely Costume 16” (41 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, small cobalt blue glass eyes, painted lashes, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with pale accented lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, firmly-stuffed kid body with gusset-jointing at hips and knees, kid-over wooden upper arms, bisque arms to above the elbows, curled fingers, beautiful antique bronze silk costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1865. Value Points: wonderful state of preservation of the early poupée, beautiful bisque and eyes, especially firm and clean original body, perfect bisque hands, beautiful early costume includes silk gown, undergarments, leather ankle boots signed CC. $2800/3500

419. American “Autoperipatetikos” by Morrison with Original Rare German Bisque Head 10” (25 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead with blonde sculpted hair drawn away from her face and captured in a painted green snood which is decorated with purple lustre ribbon and tassels, painted blue eyes, painted brows and lashes, closed mouth, blushed cheeks, on original carton shaped torso and skirt which encloses mechanism, kid arms, brass feet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 10 H (shoulders) Patented July 15th, 1862, also in Europe 20 Dec 1862 (skirt). Comments: Autoperipatetikos from the patent designs of Enoch Rich Morrison, circa 1865, marketed by 417.

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closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupée body with gussetjointing at elbows, hips and knees, stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2. Comments: Gaultier, circa 1875. Value Points: petite poupée has original wig, original body in near mint condition, wearing lovely antique costume and bonnet. $1800/2500

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Martin & Runyon; when wound the doll “walks” by alternately lifting each foot. Value Points: well-preserved rare early American mechanical doll with rare bisque head for this model. $1100/1500

420. French Bisque Poupée by Gaultier with Superb Body 15” (38 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, 419.

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otherwise excellent. Marks: 10 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1882, the early important signature model by Emile Jumeau, with finest bisque and modeling, beautiful eyes, original body and body finish, fine antique costume. $4500/6500

422. Pair of French Leather Shoes for Bébé Bru 2 ½” (6 cm.) Brown leather shoes with leather and silver metal buckle, ankle straps with silver button, with original oval stamp on sole “Bru Jne Paris” and “5”. French, circa 1885. $300/500

421. Lovely French Bisque “Bébé Triste” by Emile Jumeau, Size 10 21” (53 cm.) Bisque socket head, very deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve-blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined shaded lips, dimpled chin and philtrum, separately applied pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, antique pale green silk dress, undergarments, antique bonnet with ivory silk froufrou ruffles, socks, shoes. Condition: very faint hairline at upper forehead, 423.

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423. Very Beautiful French Bisque Bébé by Leon Casimir Bru with Splendid Eyes 16” (41 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, modeled bosom and shoulderblades, blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted dark curly lashes, slightly-modeled brushstroked brows with feathering, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded outlined lips, pierced ears, kid bébé body with gusset-jointing at hips and knees, bisque lower arms. Condition: restoration at back and sides of face over hairline, facial complexion and painting is entirely original, left hand restored, original sturdy body. Marks: Bru Jne 5 (head). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1882. Value Points: especially beautiful bébé with splendid eyes. $4000/5500

424. Beautiful French Bisque “Bébé Triste” by Emile Jumeau, Size 9 19” (48 cm.) Bisque socket head with very full elongated cheeks, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, heavy eyelids, painted lashes, mauve-blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, separately-modeled pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-balljointed body with straight wrists. Condition: half-quarter size onepiece chip and reglue at crown rim. Generally excellent. Marks: 9 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, the model known as Bébé Triste, sculpted by Carrier-Belleuse under commission by Emile Jumeau, circa 1884. Value Points: beautiful dreamy-eyed bébé with lovely bisque, painting, original body and body finish, original wig and lovely antique costume. $4500/6500 424.

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426. Collection of Eight German All-Bisque Bathing Beauties by Hertwig 3” (8 cm.) Each is pink-tinted all-bisque figure of adult lady as nude or wearing bathing suit, with sculpted short bobbed flapper era hair or bathing cap. Eight different poses are shown. Generally excellent. Germany, circa 1925. $300/500

427. German Bisque Child in Original Costume as Candy Container

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10” (25 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead, blue glass inset eyes, painted facial features, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig, bisque arms, attached to hollow cylinder carton with removable base for candy container access. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1910, the cheerful faced doll is wearing her original costume, designed to hide the candy container surprise. Value Points: rare candy container, also included is a small bisque doll marked 18/0 Germany, with brown glass eyes, paper mache body, wearing original costume. $400/600

428. German Bisque Child Doll, Model 168, by Kestner 428.

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22” (56 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth with outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, original brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden balljointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: e ½ made in Germany 9 ½ made in Germany 168 (head) Germany (body). Comments: Kestner, circa 1910. Value Points: the little doll wears pretty antique costume; an old attached note by Lorna Lieberman notes “My first doll purchase 1973”. $300/500

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