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2. 11” French Bisque Bébé, Size 2, by Emile Jumeau with original Chemise

96. 25” German Bisque Art Character, 117, “Mein Liebling” by K*R with Rare Lashes

3. 21” All-Original French Bisque Lady Doll as Marie Antoinette with “Bébé Jumeau”

97. 18” Very Rare German Bisque Glass-Eyed Character, 7711, by Gebruder Heubach

4. 18” Beautiful French Bisque Poupée by Gaultier with Outstanding Ensemble

100. 13” Rare German Bisque Closed Mouth Character, 149, by Hertel and Schwab

8. 14” Elegant French Bisque Poupée by Leon Casimir Bru with Superb Original Wig

105. 10” All-Original German Bisque “Jubilee Googly”, Model 165, by Hertel and Schwab

13. 13” French Brown-Complexioned Bisque Bébé, Size 2, by Leon Casimir Bru

110. 30” Grand German Bisque “Mein Liebling” by Kammer and Reinhardt

18. 12” Fine Gentle-Faced French Bisque Bébé by Adelaide Huret on All-Wooden Body

118. 33” Grand French Bisque “Bébé Triste” by Emile Jumeau with Signed Jumeau Shoes

20. 30” Splendid French Bisque Bébé Triste by Emile Jumeau in Superb Costume

130. 30” Grand French Bisque Bébé by Leon Casimir Bru with Very Rare Painted Teeth

21. 15” Petite German Bisque Art Character, 151, by Simon & Halbig

132. 8” Wonderful Pair of German Bisque Miniature Dolls, 114, by K*R

26. 19” Endearing German Bisque Art Character, 101, “Marie” by Kammer and Reinhardt

133. 11” Rare German Bisque Glass-Eyed Character, Model 141 by Hertel and Schwab

30. 18” Outstanding French Bisque Bébé by Leon Casimir Bru in Original Costume

143. 12” Delightful German Bisque Character, 116A, by Kammer and Reinhardt

31. 17” German Bisque Portrait of Asian Child, 164, in Superb Original Costume

145. 19” German Character, 100, by Kammer and Reinhardt with Ebony Complexion

41. 22” Outstanding French Bisque Portrait Bébé by Emile Jumeau with Splendid Eyes

159. 30” Gorgeous French Bisque Bébé E.J. by Emile Jumeau, Size 14

48. 10” Beautiful French Bisque Bébé by Schmitt et Fils in Very Rare Petite Size

161. 22” Rare French Bisque Bébé with Splendid Eyes by Petit & Dumoutier

50. 28” Gorgeous French Bisque Bébé by Schmitt et Fils with Original Boutique Label

162. 11” Beautiful French Bisque Premiere Bébé by Emile Jumeau in Petite Size 1

66. 15” Beautiful French Bisque Bébé by Schmitt et Fils with Rare Signature Shoes

165. 11 ½” Very Rare French Bisque Bébé by Emile Jumeau with Cartouche Signature

69. 11” Dainty French Bisque Premiere Bébé by Emile Jumeau with Original Jumeau Dress

173. 15” Very Rare German Bisque Smile Character, 129, by Adolf Wizlizensus

71. 10” Most Endearing Premiere French Bisque Bébé by Emile Jumeau in Rare 2/0 Size

178. 8” Rare German Bisque Googly, 322, by Heubach Koppelsdorf

74. 17” Beautiful French Bisque Poupée with Rare Body and Original Shop Label

184. 17” Very Rare German Bisque Art Character, Model 212, by Kestner

78. 18” Extremely Rare French Bisque Bébé Gourmand by Leon Casimir Bru

190. 11” Petite German Bisque Googly, 221, by Kestner in Sailor Costume

88. 17” Very Beautiful Early Brown-Eyed French Bisque Portrait Bébé by Jumeau

233. 17” Rare French Brown-Complexioned Bisque Bébé by Emile Jumeau

90. 11” Most Endearing French Bisque “Brevete” Bébé, “Henrietta’s Doll” by Leon Casimir

247. 10 ½” Petite Early French Bisque Bébé, 5/0, by Jules Steiner

91. 26” Lovely French Bisque Bébé by Mothereau with Rare Markings

313. 19” Early French Bisque Bébé by Schmitt et Fils with Original Signed Body

95. 18” Rare Early Model of French Bisque Bébé Steiner, Series C

363. 21” French Bisque Bébé by Leon Casimir Bru with Antique Mariner Costume

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3. All-Original French Bisque Lady Doll as Marie Antoinette with “Bébé Jumeau” Arm Band

1. Petite French Chair with Faux-Bamboo Carving 4” (10 cm.) Of natural finish wood with carved spindles to simulate bamboo, the chair has a woven seat. Excellent condition. French, circa 1885, a rare petite size of this style. $300/400

2. French Bisque Bébé, Size 2, by Emile Jumeau with Original Chemise and “Bébé Jumeau” Banner 11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, wide brushstroked brows, rose-blushed eyeshadow, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2 (head). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1888. Value Points: very dear petite bébé has fine creamy bisque, original wig, original body and body finish, original “Bébé Jumeau” costume banner, original earrings and unsigned original shoes. $3200/3800

21” (53 cm.) Bisque socket head, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose-blushed eyeshadow, widely-arched brushstroked brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded lips and upturned lip corners, dimpled chin and philtrum, pierced ears, French composition and wooden fullyjointed body with shapely lady torso, modeled bosom, tiny waist. Condition: generally excellent, original lady body and body finish. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 10 (and artist checkmarks on head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1885. Value Points: exceptionally rare all-original doll with luxurious white mohair wig, lady body and multi-layered costume in the late 18th century manner including silk skirt with flocked detail of flowers, original coral silk slippers, silk flowers in hair, and with original burgundy arm band with gilt lettering “Bébé Jumeau”. $6000/8500

shoulders) (also marked “4” inside wig). Comments: Gaultier, circa 1875. Value Points: beautiful bisque and painting, original labeled wig, near mint condition of shapely body, and wearing extraordinary costume of evening gala ball, comprising golden silk gown trimmed with black velvet, and embroidered black tulle lace, with matching detachable wrap, tulle cap with crystal bead outline and a cluster of berries, undergarments, stockings, leather shoes, jewelry, black velvet purse embroidered M.P with little beads, and an exceptional pair of lace fingerless gloves that are pristine. $2800/3500

5. Viennese Ballspenden Favor as Miniature Desk with Image of Princess Gisela

4. Beautiful French Bisque Poupée by Gaultier with Outstanding Ensemble and Accessories 18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, pale blue glass inset eyes with darker blue outer rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, lightly-feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, kid poupée body with shapely torso, gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees, stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 4 (head and

3” (8 cm.) The gilded metal party favor, in the shape of a lady’s desk with slant front is decorated with raised floral designs that center an oval medallion with sepia photograph of Princess Gisela, has beveled glass sides and back, and velvet lined interior. The ballspenden favor, honoring the Viennese-born daughter of Empress Elisabeth, appears to depict the princess about the time of her marriage to the Bavarian Prince Leopold in 1873. Excellent condition. Vienna, circa 1873, a very rare example of the luxury party favor. $500/750

6. French Maitrise Model Game Table with Chinoiserie Decorations

8. Elegant French Bisque Poupée by Leon Casimir Bru with Superb Original Wig

10” (25 cm.) l. 7”h. In the late-18th century style, the elegant table has cabriole legs with gilt bronze mounts, black ebony finish with gilt and burgundy designs to simulate latticework and garden scenes; the table top hinges up to reveal a felt-covered larger table top. Excellent condition, French, maitrise model, mid-1900s in the late 18th century manner. $800/1200

14” (36 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, large blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, ears pierced into head, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupée body with gusset-jointing at hips, shapely torso and legs, stitched and separated fingers, wearing emerald green velvet and silk gown, undergarment, leather slippers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 0 (head) 0 Depose (left shoulder) B Jne & Cie (right shoulder). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1865. Value Points: large luminous eyes with superb painting of lashes, brows and dark eyeliner, elaborate coiffure on the original pale blonde mohair wig, original turquoise earrings, original silverplate miniature chatelaine with accessories. $3200/4500

7. Pair, French Porcelain de Paris Decorative Urns 4” (10 cm.) Each of the double-handled urns on raised matching base is of fine porcelain de Paris with delicately painted flowers enhanced by raised floral designs, and with gilt edging. Excellent condition. French, circa 1895. $300/500

10. French Wooden Salon Chair with Golden Silk Tufted Seat 10” (25 cm.) All-wooden with carved details in the bamboo manner, ebony painted finish with gilt accents, golden silk seat with deep tufting, braided edge. Excellent condition. Created in French atelier, mid-1900s, in the 1870 manner. $300/500

9. Beautiful French Bisque Brown-Eyed Bébé by Leon Casimir Bru, Size 2

neck with professional imperceptible over-paint, otherwise excellent. Marks: Bru Jne 2 (head) No. 2 Bru Jne (shoulderplate) Bébé Bru Bte SGDG ...(original paper label on torso). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1885. Value Points: especially beautiful face with choice bisque, complexion, luminous brown eyes, original signed body and perfect bisque hands. $6000/8500

13” (33 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate with modeled bosom and shoulderblades, very deep brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose-blushed eyeshadow, brushstroked brows with feathered detail, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, light brown mohair wig over cork pate, French kid bébé body with kid-over wooden upper arms, bisque arms below the elbow, Chevrot hinged hips, wooden lower legs. Condition: there is a faint hairline at the lower back

11. Two Rare Early German Velvet Animals by Steiff 4” (10 cm.) Each is firmly-stuffed in seated pose, with black shoe button eyes and painted detail of fur on velvet hide, including grey tabby cat with Steiff

12. French Wooden Salon Chair with Golden Silk Tufted Seat 10” (25 cm.) All-wooden with carved details in the bamboo manner, ebony painted finish with gilt accents, golden silk seat with deep tufting, braided edge. Excellent condition. Created in French atelier, mid-1900s, in the 1870 manner. $300/500

(underscored f) button in ear, and tan spotted pup (hole in ear where button is lacking). Excellent condition. Germany, Steiff, circa 1910. $1100/1400

wig over cork pate, kid bébé body with slender torso, kid-overwooden upper arms, brown bisque forearms, Chevrot hinged hips, wooden lower legs, pretty silk costume, undergarments, silk bonnet. Condition: generally excellent, tiny flake at right pierced ear hole. Marks: (circle dot symbol on head) No 2 Bru Jne (shoulderplate). Galerie Vivienne Jouets (original boutique label on body). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1884. Value Points: beautiful bébé with gleaming “cafe-au-lait” complexion, very sturdy original body, perfect hands, original shoes signed “Bru Jne Paris”. $14,000/18,000

13. French Brown-Complexioned Bisque Bébé, Size 2, by Leon Casimir Bru with Boutique Label and Signed Bru Shoes 13” (33 cm.) Bisque swivel head with amber brown complexion on matching kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, modeled bosom and shoulderblades, very full cheeks, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, dark brown brushstroked brows, rose-blushed eyeshadow, pierced ears, black curly mohair

14. Rare German Bisque Lady with Elaborately Sculpted Bodice and Hair 16” (41 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead, brown sculpted hair arranged with loosely braided coronet topped by black and gilt comb, and with delicate feathering around her forehead, pierced sculpted ears, painted blue eyes, painted eyeliner and brows, closed mouth, elaboratelysculpted and painted bodice with three tiers of ruffled collar and black bow, new muslin body and bisque limbs, lovely antique costume. Condition: restoration to black hair comb and black bow, otherwise excellent. Marks: 5A 5 (incised back shoulderplate). Comments: Germany, 1875. Value Points: very rare model with intricate sculpting and painting. $800/1100

15. French “Service Thé” with Luxury Porcelain de Paris in Original Decorative Box 17” (43 cm.) x 12”. A wooden presentation box is lavishly-covered with embossed papers and with ebonyframed center panel on the lid with gilt lettering “Service Thé”. The lid hinges open to a blue paper-lined shelved interior with porcelain de Paris tea service for six featuring a uniquely-shaped lidded teapot and creamer, lidded sugar, six cups and saucers, six spoons, sugar tongs, each still tied onto the box with blue silk ribbons. The porcelain is decorated with exotic birds on blue ground, with gilt edges; and a toleware tray with centered design of winged cherub and flowers is attached to the inside lid. Excellent condition. French, circa 1885, the clasps are incised Brevete SGDG, and the box was likely presented in a prestige Parisian store such as Maison Giroux. $600/800

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16. German Bisque Lady with Fancily-Sculpted Brown Hair, Trunk and Trousseau 16” (41 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead with slender face and elongated throat, light brown sculpted hair framing the face with thick loose braids and forming into a tightly-braided chignon at the back of head, blue painted eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, closed mouth, blushed cheeks, muslin stitch-jointed body, bisque lower arms. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 974 Karina 1864 (hand written inside shoulderplate) 2X (inscribed). Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: rare coiffure, the lady is wearing black taffeta two-piece suit, blouse, undergarments, shoes, and owns a domed top trunk with decorative lift-out tray, along with various costume elements, and various accessories including shoes, gloves, lorgnette, parasol, little book titled “Dew Drops”. $1100/1500

17. German Bisque Lady with Rare Brown Sculpted Hair in Unusual Construction 22” (56 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead with brown sculpted hair in elaborately looped curls, cluster of tendril curls at the center forehead, pierced holes at each side of crown for insertion of decorative hair piece, fully-sculpted pierced ears, long slender throat, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, one-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line on lips, new cloth body with bisque lower limbs, lovely antique silk costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: rarity factors include brown hair color, unusual coiffure allowing for arrangement of decorative comb. $1100/1300

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of features, finest bisque, rare wooden body. The doll is photographed in The Encyclopedia of French Dolls by François Theimer, page 290. $12,000/16,000

19. German Tinplate Carriage by Maerklin

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8” (20 cm.) Of heavy pressed tinplate with scrolled-shape of side, the carriage has rose painted interior and cream painted exterior with gilt Art Nouveau designs, four double-sided spoked wheels and wooden handle bar. Very good condition with minor paint rubs. Germany, Maerklin, circa 1890. $1100/1400

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18. Fine Gentle-Faced French Bisque Bébé by Adelaide Huret on All-Wooden Body

20. Splendid French Bisque Bébé Triste by Emile Jumeau in Superb Costume

12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head with rounded plump facial shape, painted blue eyes with heavy eyelids and black downcast pupils, delicate black eyeliner, decorative glaze at the lower irises, painted all-around lashes, arched brows, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, all-wooden bébé body with loose-ball-articulations at elbows, hips and knees, cupped hands, pretty antique costume, bonnet, undergarments, leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent, flawless bisque, near mint body finish. Comments: Adelaide Huret, circa 1865. Value Points: compelling gentle expression with most artistic painting

30” (76 cm.) Bisque socket head with elongated facial shape and very full cheeks, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and multi-feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and accented lips, dimpled chin and philtrum, separately-applied pierced ears, brunette hand-tied human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, plump limbs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 14 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1882, the model

known as BĂŠbĂŠ Triste, the original model was sculpted by Parisian CarrierBelleuse under special commission by Jumeau. Value Points: finest bisque with ivory-like complexion enhanced by delicate blushing, original body and body finish, and wearing superb multi-layered antique costume with embroidered cashmere dress and matching silk-tasseled fringe, matching cutwork undergarments, curly mohair collar and muff, silk bonnet and bone-handled silk parasol with silk fringe. Ex-Collection Ursula Brecht. $15,000/19,000

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21. Petite German Bisque Art Character, 151, by Simon & Halbig 15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head depicting a smiling child, painted facial features, painted blue eyes, dark upper eyeliner, one-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with smiling expression, defined space between the

lips with painted teeth, impressed cheek dimples, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 151 S&H 2/0. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1910, from the firm’s prestige art character series. Value Points: especially choice example of the rare-to-find art character with choice bisque, deeply-impressed cheek dimples, original body and body finish, wearing original factory costume. $3000/4000

22. Large German All-Bisque Doll, Model 150, by Kestner 9” (23 cm.) One-piece bisque head and torso, brown glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, slightly-parted lips, four tiny porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted knee-high ribbed stockings, black onestrap heeled shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 150 4 (head and arms). Comments: Kestner, circa 1900. Value Points: rare large size with original wig, wearing antique lace dress. $700/900

23. German Tinplate Carriage by Maerklin with Woven Lattice Design 9” (23 cm.) Of heavy pressed tinplate with pressed woven lattice design to simulate wicker, rose interior, cream exterior with scrolled designs, gilt edging, four doublesided spoked wheels and wooden handle bar. Very good condition with minor paint rubs. Germany, Maerklin, circa 1890. $1100/1400

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24. German Bisque Smiling Character by Gebruder Heubach with Googly-Eyed Pup 8” (20 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, sculpted light brown hair with topknot and detailed forehead curls, intaglio blue side-glancing eyes, closed mouth with impish crooked smile, tongue tip, impressed dimples, composition bent limb baby body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 7911 Heubach (in square) 2/0 Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912. Value Points: well-modeled characterization of cheerful child, wearing embroidered antique costume and bib, along with his velvet pup with glass googly eyes. $400/600

25. Wonderful Presentation Woven Egg with Bisque Doll by K*R and Costumes 12” (30 cm.) basket. 9” doll. An egg-shaped woven basket in contrasting pink and natural rattan colors hinges open to reveal a well-fitted interior, highlighted by a bisque doll with socket head, brown sleep eyes, painted features, open mouth, four tiny teeth, blonde mohair wig, composition flapper style body with painted socks and shoes, jointing at shoulders and hips, wearing original silk dress and undergarments, pink knit bonnet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Simon & Halbig K*R Germany 23. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1915, the basket for presentation in Paris boutique such as Au Nain Bleu. Value Points: fine pristine original condition, the trousseau includes an additional ensemble, silk cap, woven jacket and booties, along with various toiletries, comb, brush, and opera glasses. $1200/1500

26. Endearing German Bisque Art Character, 101, “Marie” by Kammer and Reinhardt 19” (49 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted blue eyes in deeply set

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sockets, black upper eyeliner, heavy eyelids, rounded nose with accented nostrils, closed mouth very full pouting lips, brunette mohair wig with coiled side braids, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique dress, undergarments, shoes. Condition: generally excellent, original body and body finish with light finger scuffing. Marks: K*R 101 49. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1910, the model “Marie” from the firm’s art character series. Value Points: especially fine modeling with impressed detail of sculpting around the eyes and cheeks, flawless bisque and painting of complexion and features. $1800/2200

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27. French Globe de Mariée with Ormolu Love Bird and Traditional Symbols 22” (56 cm.) Posed upon an ebony wooden base under a glass dome is an elaborate arrangement on mauve velvet tufted cushion surrounded by a bevy of gilt ormolu ornaments including flowers, leaves and a love bird with wreath which encircle a beveled mirror with hand-painted daisies. Excellent condition. French, circa 1885, the globe de mariée was a beloved French tradition, created to honor a newly-betrothed couple. $600/800

28. Early German Bisque Lady Doll by Simon and Halbig in Original Costume 8” (20 cm.) Solid domed bisque swivel head on kid-lined bisque shoulderplate, cobalt blue glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, auburn mohair wig in elaborate coiffure, commercial muslin original body, bisque arms to above the elbows with bent elbows and sculpted hands, bisque lower legs with painted boots, wearing original maroon and gold silk gown with beaded trim. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1875. Value Points: very rare diminutive doll with exquisite modeling and painting, rare original body. Ex-Collection Puppen & Spielzeug Museum of Vienna. $1200/1800

29. French Miniature Bombe-Shaped Chest with Three Ormolu Clocks 5” (13 cm.) h. 7”w. The three-drawer chest of cast metal with bronze patina has brass edging, brass drawer pulls and key holes; displayed atop the chest are three gilt ormolu clocks with figural designs and porcelain clock faces. Excellent condition. French, late 1800s. $600/900

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30. Outstanding French Bisque Bébé by Leon Casimir Bru in Original Costume and Signed Bru Shoes 18” (46 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate with modeled bosom and shoulderblades, amber-brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose-blushed eyeshadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined tiny tongue tip, shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig over cork pate, French kid bébé body with scalloped-edge collarette, gusset-jointing at hips and knees, kid-over-wooden upper arms, bisque forearms. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bru Jne 6 (head and shoulderplate). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1882. Value Points: outstanding original state of preservation with very sturdy body, beautiful bisque complexion, perfect bisque hands, and wearing her Bru original silk dress, undergarments, maroon stockings with silk bow garters, woven straw bonnet with silk edging and feathers, and brown leather shoes signed “Bru Jne Paris 6”. $16,000/21,000 28, 29.

31. German Bisque Portrait of Asian Child, 164, in Superb Original Costume for the French Market 17â&#x20AC;? (43 cm.) Bisque socket head with amber-tinted complexion, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, black mohair wig in upswept fashion, amber-tinted composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 23 164 Germany. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1900. Value Points: beautiful complexion and painting, superb original exhibition costume comprising elaborate headdress, blue silk kimono and jacket with embroidered and braid details, silk trousers, jewelry, and original shoes with stack heels. $1400/1800

32. Rare German All-Bisque Chinese Baby in Original Costume 7â&#x20AC;? (18 cm.) Amber-tinted bisque swivel head on chubby amber bisque torso, loop-jointed amber bisque arms and legs in bent baby pose, tiny brown glass sleep eyes, painted dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, feathered brows, open mouth with outlined lips, tiny porcelain teeth, black mohair bobbed wig. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 17P.7 (head and inside legs). Comments: Germany, circa 1915. Value Points: rare model with very fine bisque and painting, original wig with pom-poms, factory-original antique costume and matching slippers. The doll has a blue ribbon award from UFDC 2010 competition. $700/900

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33. A Companion German All-Bisque Chinese Baby in Original Costume 7” (18 cm.) Amber-tinted bisque swivel head on chubby amber bisque torso, loop-jointed amber bisque arms and legs in bent baby pose, tiny brown glass sleep eyes, painted dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, feathered brows, open mouth with outlined lips, tiny porcelain teeth, black mohair bobbed wig. Condition: generally excellent, tiny flake on tip of left forefinger. Marks: 17P.7 (head and inside legs). Comments: Germany, circa 1915. Value Points: the rarely found model has especially choice bisque, original black mohair wig, and is wearing factory original antique costume and pom-pom hair ornament. $700/900

34. Rare French Bisque Poupée with Exotic Complexion and costume by Jumeau 11” (28 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate with amber-brown complexion, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, brown brushstroked brows, closed mouth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, darkened kid poupée body with gusset-jointing at hips. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1880. Value Points: beautiful gleaming complexion, original body, wig, and original elaborate silk costume and jewelry for the petite poupée. $1800/2400

35. Extremely Rare American Portrait Doll of Queen Nefertiti by Dorothy Heizer

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15” (38 cm.) including cap. All-cloth doll with pressed and painted facial features depicting the Egyptian Queen, slender oval face and elongated throat, richly-decorated eyes, firm lips, very slender body and limbs, modeled bosom, individually sculpted fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Heizer (lettered on feet). Comments: Dorothy Heizer, circa 1930s, the model was inspired by excavated tombstone drawings of Nefertiti; in her notes Heizer wrote “she is one of the most difficult figures that I make...”. Value Points: very rare model, with original pleated mousseline gown, braided sash, high blue crown, sandals, and elaborate beaded jewelry comprising wide collar, anklets and bracelets. $2000/3000

36. Mid-1800s French Miniature Theatre with Hand-Painted Scenes 16” (41 cm.) x 17” x 13”. Presented in a wooden box which serves as the theatre base when in play is an elaborate folding theatre of heavy paper stock, with side panels and some cut-out theatre figures. There are a large number of scenes designed for use with various performances, each scene of rich lithography with enhancing paint and varnishing touches. The scenes range from country villages to Paris, such as the Palais Royal and Rue de Rivoli. Lithographed by Pinot & Sagaire. Very good condition, some rubs and small folds. French, circa 1860. $600/900

37. American Portrait Doll Depicting Older Queen Victoria by Dorothy Heizer 11” (28 cm.) seated. All-cloth doll with sculpted and oil painted facial features depicting Queen Elizabeth toward the end of the 1800s posed seated in a velvet covered chair, white mohair wig drawn away from her face and captured in a hair net, individually-sculpted fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: created by Dorothy Heizer, circa 1930s, charter NIADA member. Value Points: the classic image of the beloved Queen is perfectly captured here, wearing black mourning gown over black taffeta underslip, sheer organdy black shawl, fitted leather boots, and with pearls, rings, and pearl bracelets. $1200/2000

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brown hair drawn away from her face and captured in a tightly-braided chignon at her crown which is encircled by detailed crown, sculpted ears with dangling earrings, elbow-length fitted gloves on armature fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: created by Dorothy Heizer, circa 1930s, charter NIADA doll artist whose works are in the Smithsonian, from the original Yellin collection of Philadelphia who acquired the doll directly from the artist. Value Points: very fine original condition with elegant ivory satin gown and slippers, undergarments, red velvet ivory-lined cape with gilt braid and faux-ermine trim, “diamond” necklace. $1200/2000

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14” (36 cm.) Of padded fabric over wire armature, press-shaped facial features with painted details, applied brunette moustache, beard and hair, closed mouth, shaped hands to hold objects. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: depicted is King Henry VIII of England by the NIADA artist, Dorothy Heizer.

Value Points: most realistic portraiture perfectly captures the face and posture of the famed monarch, wearing artist original costume of black velvet jacket with furedged front panels and embroidered gold threads over black velvet short pants, leggings, woven shoes, black velvet hat with feathers, emerald necklace, rings and costume accents, and carrying jewel-encrusted scabbard. $1800/2500

40. Bisque Jester Pull Toy with Mask and Original Costume for the French Market 15” (38 cm.) Posed upon a wooden base with four spoked wheels is a bisque head jester with painted mask face, blue glass eyes, closed mouth, wooden block torso, wire upper arms, wooden hands. When the toy is pulled along, he races his arms and legs in a festive manner. Condition: generally excellent, Comments: for the French market, circa 1890. Value Points: all-original jester with amusing movements which cause bells to jingle, has rare mask face and is wearing original jester costume. $1100/1500

41. Outstanding French Bisque Portrait Bébé by Emile Jumeau with Splendid Eyes 22” (56 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head with very full cheeks, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes with rich spiral threading in so-call “wrap-around” manner, thick dark eyeliner, mauve blushed eyeshadow, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with shaded accented lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, wearing purple velvet dress with lace collar, ruffled cap with purple silk ribbons, undergarments, leather shoes with silk rosettes signed C.M. Condition: generally excellent, original early body, old touch-up on hands. Marks: 4. Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1877. Value Points: among the earliest bébés of the Jumeau firm, the doll has extraordinary presence, superb modeling enhanced by felicitous touches of blush on cheeks, eyelids, chin and ear lobes. $14,000/18,000

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42. French Miniature Porcelain Dinner Service in Original Box 15” (38 cm.) x 11” A wooden box with decorative paper covers hinges open to reveal a well-fitted tiered interior with pink paper lining, containing a Porcelain de Paris miniature dinner service with purple lustre and gilt decorations, including oval platter, covered tureen, two footed compots, gravy boar, four various serving dishes, eight plates, cutlery, napkins and napkin rings for four, and more, all still tied into the box with original rose silk ribbons. Excellent condition. French, circa 1890, luxury set in appealing size for display with poupées or small bébés. $300/500

43. German Porcelain Half Doll with Silk Bodice and Coiffe 14” (36 cm.) overall. 5” to waist. Waist-up porcelain figure of nude woman with shapely bosom, sculpted shaded brown hair into arranged cluster of curls at the back with tendrils extending onto her neck, painted brown eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, closed mouth, arms extended in front of her body with bent elbows, muslin lower torso and legs, porcelain lower legs and black ankle boots. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1900. Value Points: pretty lady with well-detailed hair, wearing silk bodice with piped edging (very frail matching original skirt is included). $400/500

44. French Silk Gown for 1860 Era Petite Poupée For 15” poupée, 4” shoulder width. Of crisp pale green silk taffeta with patterned rose print, the gown features scalloped edge bodice and caplet sleeves with self-piping, box-pleated full skirt, and laced closure at the back. Generally excellent. French, circa 1860. $300/500

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15â&#x20AC;? (38 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead of adult lady with slender face and elongated throat, blonde sculpted hair with waved curls across her crown and clusters of curls at the back of her head, and a decorative gilt hair bow at the crown, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, white eyedots, fully-sculpted pierced ears, muslin body, bisque lower limbs, painted black ankle boots. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points:

46. French Wooden Armoire with Original Fitted Linens 15â&#x20AC;? (38 cm.) The wooden armoire has dark walnut finish and features an arched chest and arched doors with double raised panels; the doors open to reveal three interior shelves which are filled with linens tied with original rose silk bows. Excellent condition. French, circa 1880. $700/900

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48. Beautiful French Bisque Bébé by Schmitt et Fils in Very Rare Petite Size 10” (25 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with flat-cut derriere. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sch (in shield on head and derriere) 4 (head). Comments: Schmitt et Fils, circa 1882. Value Points: very rare tiny size Schmitt bébé is complemented by original body and body finish, beautiful gentle expression, fine bisque and painting, lovely antique costume. $6000/8500

49. Petite French Chair with Faux-Bamboo Carving 4” (10 cm.) Of natural finish wood with carved spindles to simulate bamboo, the chair has a woven seat. Excellent condition. French, circa 1885, a rare petite size of this style. $300/400

50. Gorgeous French Bisque Bébé by Schmitt et Fils with Original Boutique Label 28” (71 cm.) Bisque socket head with pear-shaped modeling of face, very full lower cheeks, large blue glass

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paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted dark curly lashes, mauve-blushed eyeshadow, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined and shaped lips, dimpled chin and philtrum, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over original pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-balljointed body with straight wrists and flat-cut derriere. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sch (shield on head and derriere) 7 (head).

A La Mignonette Poupées et Bébés Costumes et Trousseaux Mon. Guigue. (original paper label). Comments: Schmitt et Fils, circa 1882, the bébé was presented in the luxury Parisian doll shop of A La Mignonette. Value Points: gorgeous bébé with superior modeling, bisque and painting, original body with original finish, beautiful antique costume and bonnet. Ex-collection Ursula Brecht of Germany. $11,000/16,000

51. Set of German Wooden Art Nouveau Dollhouse Furnishings in Original Box 17” (43 cm.) x 15” box. 7”h. armoire., The miniature wooden dollhouse furnishings with mahogany finish are enhanced with ormolu trim and have original pale green upholstered bed and chair covers. Included are wooden mirrored armoire, desert buffet, twin beds, hall mirror, table, two night stands, settee, two foot stools, and four chairs, each tied into the original packing box with Art Nouveau paper lining. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1900. $800/1100

52. German Bisque Doll with Light Brown Sculpted Hair Known as “Alice in Wonderland” 22” (56 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead with short light brown sculpted hair combed away from her face and held by a wide black hair band, very plump round face with small features, blue upper-glancing eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single- stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, muslin stitchjointed body, leather arms, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870, the model is sometimes known as “Alice in Wonderland” based upon the illustrations in the original book which had been published in 1865. Value Points: most appealing doll with very expressive features, original body. $500/800

53. German Bisque Lady With Sculpted Snood, Green Feather and Pink Tassel

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15” (38 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead with blonde sculpted hair in pageboy arrangement, captured under a black snood which is decorated at side of her face with a sculpted pink tassel and green feather, blue painted eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, one-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, muslin body, bisque lower arms, antique green silk costume. Condition: chip at front right corner of breastplate. Comments: Germany, circa 1865. Value Points: interesting study in decorative painting variations of identical models by comparing this to #54 and #55. $600/800

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54. German Bisque Lady With Sculpted Snood and Double White Tassels 19â&#x20AC;? (48 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead with blonde sculpted hair in pageboy arrangement, captured under with a black snood which is decorated at side of her face thick white tassel band which extends across her crown, blue painted eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, onestroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, muslin body, antique pale green linsey/woolsey costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1865. Value Points: light glaze to the bisque provides a pleasing complexion on this fascinating contrast to lots #53 and #55. $700/900

55. German Bisque Lady With Sculpted Snood and Double Green Tassels with Gilt Accents 17â&#x20AC;? (43 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead with blonde sculpted hair in pageboy arrangement, captured under a black snood which is decorated at side of her face with a thick green tasseled band which extends across her crown and is decorated with gilt accents, blue painted eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, one-stroke brows, accented

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nostrils, closed mouth, new muslin body and bisque arms, antique pale green silk costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1865. Value Points: appealing contrast to the decoration of the same model which is shown in #53 and #54, with extra luxury gilt accents. $500/700

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with very elegant coiffure in the 18th century manner, her head turned to the side, carved bone hands with expressively posed fingers, and richly carved wooden costume with elegantly sculpted drapes and trims. Excellent condition. $200/400

58. Rare Book “Musée de Poupées” by Marie Koenig 9 ½” (24 cm.) x 6”. The red leather-bound book, “Musée de Poupées”, with embossed designs accented with gilt was written by Marie Koenig, published by Librairie Hachette & Cie, 1909, with photographs and descriptions of the author’s study of French dolls in folklore costumes. Excellent condition. $200/300

59. French Maitrise Model Walnut Secretaire with Ebony Columns 14” (36 cm.) Of beautifully burled walnut the secretary desk features drop-front panel with constructed niches at the interior, secret drawer appearing as a marquetry design, hinged double doors below, and ornamental ebony columns at the sides forming into little ball feet, with lock and key. Excellent condition. French, circa 1825, the quality of construction and wooden indicates its original creation as a maitrise model. $800/1100

56. Pair, Mid-1800s French Luxury Candy Boxes with Hand-Painted Scenes 6” (15 cm.) candy boxes. 22” x 14” frame. Each of the luxury candy boxes has gilt-edged frame with hand-painted court scene in the 18th century manner; the candy boxes are displayed in gilt wooden frame with velvet matting. Excellent condition. Exceptional vibrant detail of the rich scenes, and superb state of presentation. French, circa 1850. $500/800

57. Carved Bone and Walnut Figure of Aristocratic 18th Century Woman 7” (18 cm.) Having carved bone shoulderhead

60. Very Rare French Carved Wooden Court Dolls in Original Costumes 11” (28 cm.) Carved wooden gentleman and lady of the 18th century French court, the pair are allwooden with swivel heads, highly characterized anatomical body features, jointing at shoulders and hips, painted shoes. The lady has carved wooden coiffure with ringlet curls curving from behind each ear and onto her nape, and the man has carved hair with rolled curls above each ear and an extended carved ponytail behind with carved wooden black bow. Each has highly defined individualized carved facial features with outlined painted eyes and each is wearing its original silk and brocade costume with rich detail, the woman with an extraordinary bonnet. Condition: very good, original finish throughout with typical fading. Comments: French, circa 1780, from a remarkable series of dolls created during the mid-late 18th century representing figures of the French court of Louis XVI, and used by members of the aristocracy to story-tell innuendos and social scandals of the day. An exhibition of the dolls entitled “Exposition Costumes Ancien” was held in Paris in 1909 at the Musée de Arts Decoratif in which these dolls were likely featured. Value Points: rare dolls, each of the series is unique, in original condition and having original costumes. $12,000/17,000

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2 ½” (6 cm.) Each is all-bisque with swivel head on bisque torso, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, mohair wigs, painted features, painted shoes, and wearing factory-original costumes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1890, the dolls were marketed as “Les Lilliputians”. Value Points: excellent detail on these tiny dolls. $800/1100

64. French Bisque Poupée “A Bonne Aventure” with Bountiful Fortunes 61. Grand French Bisque Bébé Steiner, Series C, with Signed Steiner Eyes 30” (76 cm.) Bisque socket head with plump rounded facial modeling, large dark blue glass sleep eyes that operate from wire lever at back of head, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, rose-blushed eyeshadow, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined lips, pierced ears, antique brunette human hair wig over Steiner pate, Steiner composition fully-jointed body, antique costume featuring burgundy velvet coat dress, undergarments, leather shoes, bonnet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sie C 6 J. Steiner Bte SGDG Bourgouin (head) J. Steiner (eyes). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1882, the model series C. Value Points: rare Steiner model in compelling larger size with exquisite detail of bisque and painting, original pate, body, body finish. $6500/8500

62. French Mechanical Toy “Little Boy with Pony and Cart” 15” (38 cm.) A bisque head doll with cobalt blue eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth, accented lips, blonde mohair wig, carton torso, wire upper arms, wooden hands and lower legs, is posed seated on a woven-seat two wheel cart which is being pulled along by a paper mache pony with flocked finish. A mechanism is hidden below the seat,

12” (30 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, brown glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, pierced ears, kid poupée body. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Gaultier, circa 1875, the fortune telling dolls were

created as Parisian party amusements. Value Points: with original “a bonne aventure” (fortune-telling) costume of red silk with black lace, red velvet turban, jewelry, and a bounty of folded paper fortunes hidden under the skirt, each with hand-lettered ink script “fortune” messages. $1500/1800

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65. All-Original French Bisque Poupée with Exotic Complexion and Costume 14” (36 cm.) Golden-amber-complexioned bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, brown glass enamel inset eyes, dark

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eyeliner, painted dark curly lashes, widely-arched brows that nearly meet, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, two black beauty spots, black mohair wig in an extended triple-braid, kid poupée body with gusset-jointing at the hips and knees, kid-over-wooden upper arms, golden-amber-complexioned bisque arms from above the elbows, curled fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: circa 1867, the model was likely created for the Paris 1867 International Exposition to appeal to the wealthy international travelers from Persia or Turkey. Value Points: very rare poupée with beautiful complexion enhanced by two beauty spots, wearing her original elaborate silk costume with elaborate silk turban to match the sash, and having original gold bracelets and ankle bracelets, pearl necklace. $3500/4500

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blushed eyeshadow, arched brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with pale outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over original plaster pate, French composition and wooden eightloose-ball-jointed body with flat-cut derriere. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bte SGDG 1 (head) Sch (in shield on derriere). Comments: Schmitt et Fils, circa 1880. Value Points: especially beautiful bébé with choicest bisque and painting, original signed body with original finish, fine antique dress, bonnet, undergarments, cream kidskin shoes with silk rosettes incised “Paris Depose” and with incised image of castle. $7500/9500

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66. Beautiful French Bisque Bébé by Schmitt et Fils with Rare Signature Shoes 15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head with plumply-modeled cheeks, blue glass inset eyes with spiral-threaded eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve-

7” (18 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kidedged bisque torso, blue glass eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed 68. bisque arms and legs, painted white stockings and black two-strap shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: for the French market, circa 1885. Value Points: brilliant blue eyes wonderfully contrast the delicate complexion, wearing antique red silk costume and with woven bonnet. $800/1000

68. French All-Bisque Mignonette as Young Marquis 7” (18 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, blue glass eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, blonde mohair curly wig, pegjointed bisque arms and legs, painted white stockings and black two-strap shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: for the French market, circa 1885. Value Points: most charming gentle expression, with original wig, and wonderful antique silk costume. $800/1000

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69. Dainty French Bisque Premiere Bébé by Emile Jumeau with Original Jumeau Dress 11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde lambswool wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eightloose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 3 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878. Value Points: rare premiere bébé is wonderfully preserved with near mint original body, original lambswool wig, lovely bisque and expression, wearing original burgundy

silk dress and matching bonnet from the workshops of Ernestine Jumeau, original undergarments, antique earrings, bone-handled silk parasol and leather shoes. $6000/8000

70. German All-Bisque Pup by Gebruder Heubach 5 ½” (14 cm.) One-piece bisque figure depicting a pup seated on back haunches, with white textured coat and black spotted crown and ears, intaglio brown eyes. Blue-stamped “Made in Germany. Excellent condition. Gebruder Heubach, circa 1910. $300/500

71. Most Endearing Premiere French Bisque Bébé by Emile Jumeau in Rare 2/0 Size 10” (25 cm.) Bisque socket head, large blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading, painted lashes, lightly-feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with pert little smile, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, antique dress of broderie Anglaise, undergarments, socks, shoes, woven bonnet. Condition: generally excellent, original body and body finish albeit scuffed. Marks: 2/0 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878. Value Points: early period bébé in rare petite size with captivating expression, her delicate bisque enhanced by large spiralthreaded eyes. $3500/4500

72. French Accessories for Small Bébé or Poupée Including 1 ½” leather folio with calling card for Daisy, red leather satchel, 2” candy box in the shape of a suitcase with “Bon Voyage” label, opera glasses, chatelaine with perfume bottle and scissors, original 2” card with bone needle case, thimble and scissors attached, hinged gilt photo frame, woven coin purse in the shape of a stocking, and rare early gilt skirt lifter. Generally excellent. French, circa 1880, suitably sized for display with poupée or small bébé. $400/600

73. French Ebony Wooden Chair for Poupée 11” (28 cm.) Of ebony-painted wood with gold and red accents, the chair is constructed of fancily carved spindles, with arms, and with original blue velvet upholstered seat with braid trim. Excellent condition. French, circa 1885. $300/400

74. Beautiful French Bisque Poupée with Rare Body and Original “A La Galerie Vivienne” Shop Label

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17” (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve-blushed eyeshadow, arched feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, ears pierced into head, brunette human hair wig over cork pate, stretched-kid-over-wooden body with shapely torso, dowel jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, extra pivot at upper arms, bisque lower arms and legs with well-defined fingers and toes of bare feet, later silk costume included. Condition: generally excellent, body especially sturdy, one finger tip chipped. Marks: A La Galerie Vivienne. Remond, Paris... (original paper label on torso). Comments: French, circa 1870, the luxury shop of A La Galerie Vivienne was established by Pierre Guillard in 1830 as a corset shop until its acquisition by Remond in 1867 when dolls and toys became its theme. Judging by the luxury quality of this doll, and other dolls and toys with the Galerie Vivienne label which are shown in Theimer’s The Encyclopedia of French Dolls, the shop presented only playthings of the most luxurious manner. Value Points: very beautiful doll with finest bisque and painting, rare body in outstanding state of preservation and original boutique label. $3500/4500

75. French Bisque Poupée by Jumeau with Very Sturdy Original Body 17” (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, pale blue glass eyes with spiral threading and darker blue iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose-blushed eyeshadow, feathered

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brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair curly wig over cork pate, French kid poupée body with gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees, stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 4 (head and shoulders). Comments: Pierre François Jumeau, circa 1870. Value Points: beautiful poupée with very choice bisque, original pristine body with padded bosom, antique blue silk gown is included. $2800/3200

cobalt blue glass eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve-blushed eyeshadow, accented nostrils, closed mouth, outlined lips, ears pierced into head, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid poupée body, kid-over-wooden upper arms bisque arms from above the elbows, separately-sculpted bisque fingers, kid-over-wooden lower thighs and calves. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Mme Rohmer Brevete SGDG Paris (body stamp). Comment: Leontine Rohmer, circa 1865, Value Points: brilliant blue eyes contrast the delicate pale complexion, luxury original wig, original Rohmer body. $3200/4500

76. French Bisque Poupée with Beautiful Original Wig and Rare Body by Leontine Rohmer 16” (41 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate,

stuffed bébé torso and upper legs, kid upper arms, bisque forearms with exquisitely sculpted hands, bisque lower legs from above the knee, bisque feet with open soles. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (circle/dot symbol on head) Bte SGDG (forehead) 1 T (right shoulder) (original paper label on torso). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, his Bébé Gourmand was first advertised by Bru in 1882 as “delicieux bébé a surprise”. Although he described the bébé as a registered model no record of its depose has been found. The bébé has two hollow tubes hidden inside the torso, designed that when a tiny biscuit was placed on the tongue, it would fall backward as though being swallowed, tumble through one of the tubes, and come out through one of the open foot soles. Value Points: exceptionally rare, few models are known to exist, this being an early 1882 model and in superb original condition, with outstanding quality of bisque and sculpting especially notable in bisque hands and muscular bisque legs, The bébé has its original blue silk dress, blue stockings and original unique signed Bru shoes with “trap-door” opening in the soles to re-capture the “digested” biscuit. $35,000/45,000

77. Fine French Oil Painting “Mother and Child at the Window” 30” (76 cm.) 26”. Oil painting on canvas depicting a mother and child standing at the frame of a window, with bird cage and yellow bird hanging at the window frame, the mother holding the child in blue dress with ruffled blue ribbon bonnet, and the child holding a rattle. A terrier dog is leaning on a paisley shawl which is draped on the window sill. The painting is signed (name illegible) with date 1859, and the painting is early gilded wooden frame. Excellent condition. French, 1859. $2500/3500

78. Extremely Rare French Bisque Bébé Gourmand by Leon Casimir Bru with Original “Trap-Door” Shoes 18” (46 cm.) Pressed bisque swivel head with very full cheeks and strong throat on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate with modeled bosom and shoulder-blades, amber brown glass enamel inset eyes with spiral threading, thick dark eye-liner encircles the eye sockets, painted lashes, rose blushed eyeshadow, delicately feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, open mouth with shaded and accented lips, porcelain tongue inside the head set in framework allowing the long tongue to be “stuck out” to receive biscuit and then tip backward as though swallowing, firmly

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80. German Bisque Sculpted Hair Lady with Glass Eyes 26” (66 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead of plump-faced lady with blonde sculpted hair having beautifully arranged curls and decorative black hair ribbon, partially sculpted pierced ears, almond-shaped blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, muslin stitchjointed body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1880. Value Points: rarity factors include glass eyes and sculpted hair ribbon. $700/900

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79. German Bisque Lady Doll, Rare Early Model, by Alt, Beck and Gottschalk 19” (48 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead with solid dome, very plump face, almond-shaped blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, blonde mohair wig, commercial muslin stitch-jointed body, kid arms. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1044 # 4. Comments; Alt,Beck and Gottschalk, circa 1880. Value Points: rare model with very expressive features, choicest bisque and painting, original wig and body, beautiful antique costume and bonnet. $700/1100

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16” (41 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead, short blonde sculpted hair in rare center-part with curls onto the forehead, modeled ears, blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, kid gusset-jointed body, bisque forearms. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: G.K. 19-26. Comments: Gebruder Kuhnlenz, circa 1885. Value Points: hard to find model with welldefined features, stylish hair, antique gentleman’s suit and saddle shoes. $700/900

82. Two Viennese Dance Cards for Fancy Balls 2 ½” (6 cm.) -3”. Including purse shaped velvet folio with 1907 dance

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card, having an ormolu design of four dancing girls on the cover and with silk tassels; along with gilt brass folio with embossed Art Nouveau designs, attached pencil and 1905 dance card. Excellent condition, wonderfully sized for display with dolls. $400/500

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83. Rare German Portrait Lady with Brown Hair and Detachable Hair Piece 22â&#x20AC;? (56 cm.) Pale bisque swivel head with slender facial shape on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, brown sculpted hair waved away from her face and drawn to the back with cascading formally arranged finger curls, cobalt blue glass enamel eyes, painted lashes and brows, aquiline nose with accented nostrils, pierced ears, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, kid gussetjointed lady body, bisque forearms, wearing antique blue gown, undergarments, shoes. Condition: generally excellent, some arm/finger restoration. Comments: German, circa 1875. Value Points: rarity factors of the beautiful refined portrait lady include brown hair, glass eyes, pierced ears, swivel neck, and unique separately modeled detachable cascade of curls at the back of head. $1800/2600

84. German Bisque Gentleman with Brown Sculpted Hair and Modeled Shirt and Tie 19” (48 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead, brown sculpted hair in side-parted fashion with rolled curls at the sides and crown, painted large blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, closed mouth, sculpted shirt front and bow tie with gilt edging, new muslin stitch-jointed body and bisque forearms, gentleman’s suit. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: rare brown hair with unusual coiffure, sculpted bodice and bow. $600/800

85. German Bisque Lady with Elegantly Sculpted Brown Hair 21” (53 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead, brown sculpted hair waved away from her face into very full 85. Detail wings at the sides and crown, and forming into a looped roll at the back with tiny ringlet curls at the nape, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, muslin stitch-jointed body, kid arms, lovely antique dress. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: rare brown hair into unusual coiffure with deeply defined brushstrokes. $700/900

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86. German Bisque Lady with Sculpted Snood and Purple Lustre Tassel 10â&#x20AC;? (25 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead of adult lady with oval face and elongated slender throat, blonde sculpted hair captured in a painted green snood and framed with a purple lustre tassel and full white feather, painted small blue eyes, delicately painted lashes and brows, closed mouth, muslin stitch-jointed body, bisque lower arms and legs, black painted ankle boots, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: dainty size of the sought-after German bisque lady with artfully painted coiffe. $400/600

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19â&#x20AC;? (48 cm.) Pale bisque shoulderhead of lady with oval face and elongated throat, sculpted blonde hair with formed curls framing her forehead, and her hair then casually drawn over her ears forming into elaborate rolls at the back, with sculpted coronet having purple lustre finish, sculpted earrings, painted black ribbons at the crown forming into streamers at the left side of her neck, painted brilliant blue eyes, thick dark upper eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, closed mouth with center accent line, muslin stitch-jointed body with sewn-on stockings, leather shoes, pretty antique gown and undergarments. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: very rare and beautiful lady whose rarity factors include fancily-decorated rare coiffure, sculpted earrings, painted eye lashes. $1100/1500

88. Very Beautiful Early BrownEyed French Bisque Portrait Bébé by Jumeau 17” (43 cm.) Delicate pressed bisque socket head with pale blushed complexion, almond-shaped brown glass enamel inset eyes, painted dark lashes, mauve-blushed eyeshadow, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-looseball-jointed body with straight wrists, antique costume comprising aqua silk dress, woven bonnet with aqua silk ribbons, undergarments, knit stockings, and black leather shoes signed C.P. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1 (head). Comments: Emile Jumeau, his earliest period deluxe bébé referred to as “portrait”. Value Points: superb artistry of the beautiful early bébé with original body, body finish, finest quality of bisque and painting. $5000/7500

89. French Miniature Walnut Wash Stand with Glass Bowl and Pitcher 5” (13 cm.) stand. 7 ½” with pitcher. The elegantly shaped round wash stand with lower shelf has cut-out at the top for insertion of original blown glass bowl and pitcher with gilt edging. Excellent condition. French, circa 1875. $400/500

90. Most Endearing French Bisque “Brevete” Bébé, “Henrietta’s Doll” by Leon Casimir Bru with Signed Bru Shoes and Provenance 11” (28 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, brown glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, rose blushed eyeshadow, accented pale lips, pierced ears, original blonde lambswool wig over cork pate, kid gusset-jointed bébé body, bisque forearms, separately-sculpted fingers, wearing original family costume of cotton frock, undergarments, cashmere wool coat and cap, stockings, brown leather shoes signed “B (script) 0000”. Condition: generally excellent, very firm body, perfect bisque hands. Marks: 4/0. Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1878, the first bébé model by that firm. The doll had been in the hands of the original family owners from 1878 until 2008. Value Points: outstanding state of preservation of the rare size early Bru bébé. She was the original doll of Henrietta Turney who, in 1875, at the age of two moved with her family from Greensburg, Pennsylvania to Washington D.C. as her father, Jacob Turney, had just been elected to Congress. A few years later, Henrietta received this very special doll which she kept with her throughout most of her life, later gifting it to her daughter-in-law. The doll remained in the family for 130 years, and has been owned by only one other person since that time. $16,000/21,000

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91. Lovely French Bisque Bébé by Mothereau with Rare Markings 26” (66 cm.) Bisque socket head with very full cheeks and delicate complexion, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve- blushed eyeshadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with delicately-shaped outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette hand-tied human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent, light touch-up on pierced hole of left ear, ½” firing line at back crown rim that is original in the making. Marks: J (symbol) M. Comments: Mothereau, early period bébé, circa 1878. The Mothereau firm was short-lived, creating dolls only from about 1878 to 1882, in very limited production. Value Points: rare doll with beautiful sculpting, featuring full lower cheeks in the manner of Jumeau’s Bébé Triste, very fine quality of bisque and delicate painting, beautiful antique silk dress. $8000/11,000

92. Rare French All-Bisque Mignonette Attributed to Gaultier 8” (20 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth,

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pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, pegjointed bisque arms and legs, white stockings painted to above the knees, five-strap heeled tan shoes, beautiful tan silk dress with lace trim, woven bonnet, undergarments. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1885, attributed to Gaultier. Value Points: rare model of mignonette in large size, unusual painting of stockings and shoes. $1200/1500

93. French All-Bisque Mignonette with Original Costume and Box 5” (13 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, dark blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, pegjointed bisque arms and legs, painted white stockings and black two-strap shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: for the French market, circa 1890. Value Points: the bright-eyed child is wearing original silk costume with lace trim, matching bonnet, undergarments, and is preserved in original oval green-paper box with diecut decoupage on the lid. $800/1100

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94. Swiss Mechanical Singing Bird in Cage 12” (30 cm.) The metal and brass bird cage with painted gilt and blue accents houses a feathered bird perched upon a brass bar that is decorated with leaves. When wound, the bird flits side to side, opens and closes his beak and waves its tail feathers, while cheerily chirping. Excellent condition. Swiss, mid-1900s. $400/600

95. Rare Early Model of French Bisque Bébé Steiner, Series C 18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head with rounded facial shape, blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading, painted lashes, arched feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils of rounded nose, mauveblushed eyeshadow, closed mouth with accented lips, impressed cheek and chin dimples, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over original lambswool wig, Steiner pate, Steiner composition fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sie C 9 (head) (caduceus stamp on body). Comments: Jules Steiner,

circa 1885. Value Points: rare model with original wig, pate, body, body finish, superb bisque and painting, and wonderful antique costume of fitted blue coat dress that is likely original, undergarments, knit socks, leather shoes. $4000/5000

96. German Bisque Art Character, 117, “Mein Liebling” by K*R with Rare Mohair Lashes 25” (62 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full lips, dimpled chin, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, pretty antique dress and aqua kidskin shoes with silver buckles. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R S&H 117/A. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912, their model marketed as “Mein Susser Liebling” (my sweet darling). Value Points: very rare original mohair lashes for this model, perfectly matching the original lush mohair wig, choice complexion and painting, original body and body finish in near mint condition. $3000/4000

97. Very Rare German Bisque Glass-Eyed Character, 7711, by Gebruder Heubach in Mariner Costume 18” (46 cm.) Pink tinted bisque socket head, almond-shaped brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth

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with very slightly parted lips, accented shading of lips, impressed dimple on bottom lip, four upper teeth just visible behind the parted lips, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique mariner costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 7711 Germany 7 Heubach (sunburst). Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1915. Value Points: very rare model in wonderful size aptly portrays an older child, with superb quality of bisque and painting. Ex-Collection Lucy Morgan. $4000/6000

98. German All-Bisque “Baby Bud” with Glass Googly Eyes 7” (18 cm.) One-piece all-bisque head, torso and legs, loop-jointed arms with modeled bent elbows and pointing fingers, brown glass sleep and side-glancing googly eyes, dark eyeliner, short wavy brows, pug nose, closed mouth with impish smile with tiny stuck-out tongue tip, brunette mohair bobbed wig, painted short blue smock with shaded detail. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Baby Bud Germany. Comments: Germany, circa 1915. Value Points: rarer variation of the impish figure with glass eyes and wig. $400/500

99. German All-Bisque “Pup Begging for a Treat” by Gebruder Heubach 6 ½” (17 cm.) One-piece bisque figurine depicting a shaggy-haired white pup seated on back haunches, its front paws obediently folded as though begging for a treat, intaglio brown eyes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Heubach (blue stamp). Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912. Value Points: well-detailed sculpting of shaggy fur. $300/400

100. Rare German Bisque Closed Mouth Character, 149, by Hertel and Schwab 13” (33 cm.) Bisque socket head, small blue glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, feathered brows,

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accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with very full outlined lips, very lush brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, one thumb tip chipped. Marks: 2060 149 1. Comments: Hertel and Schwab for Bahr and Proschild, circa 1912. Value Points: the rarely found character has very fine sculpting including impressed eye crinkles, and dimples at sides of mouth and chin, finest bisque and painting, original wig, body, body finish, and antique costume. $1800/2500

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101. French Bisque “Phenix Star” Bébé with Rare “Bébé Modele” Mark and Original Costume 20” (51 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted dark lashes, brushstroked and multi-feathered brows, rose blushed eyeshadow, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, open mouth, shaded and outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, blonde

mohair wig over Steiner pate, Steiner composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: *93 (impressed) Bébé Modele (red stamp on head). Comments: Steiner successors, circa 1895. Value Points: rare Bébé Modele stamp on head, the beautiful doll has choice bisque, original body and body finish and wears wonderful original pale green costume, undergarments, ivory satin bonnet, and leather shoes. $3800/4700

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102. Rare German Bisque Figurine “September Morn” Designed by Grace Drayton 6” (15 cm.) One-piece bisque figure of little girl posed as though standing in a pond of water on a chilly morning, with blonde sculpted hair, rounded googly eyes, button nose, “O” shaped mouth. The figure is impressed “G. Drayton” at the back of the base. Designed by American illustrator, Grace Drayton, most known for her design of the Campbell Kids. The September Morn design was utilized in a series of amusing drawings for postcards, as well as this figurine and an all-bisque doll. Germany, circa 1912. $1100/1400

103. Amusing Pair of German All-Bisque Characters 5 ½” (14 cm.) Each is all-bisque with hook-jointed arms, sculpted brown hair in well-modeled wind-blown hair, painted features, sculpted matching costumes, she with side-glancing googly eyes, downcast lips, and he with a flirtatious winking eye and wide smile. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1915. Value Points: wonderful pair designed to pose together, fine detail of sculpted costumes and hair. $400/500

104. All-Original French Child’s Sewing Presentation Box with Bleuette-Type Bisque Doll 15” (38 cm.) x 12”. A card stock box with lithographed decorative paper cover contains its original fitted interior designed to enthuse a young child in the skills of sewing is features a bisque head doll with blue sleep eyes, mohair lashes, open mouth, four teeth, auburn mohair wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, muslin chemise, shoes and socks. Also included is a

lithographed tin sewing machine, mannequin form on wooden pedestal, card of sewing tools including scissors, needle case, thimble and more, and a bounty of samples, beads, thread, and more. Excellent all-original condition. For the French market, the presentation was offered in holiday Etrennes catalog, circa 1915. $1800/2200

105. All-Original German Bisque “Jubilee Googly”, Model 165, by Hertel and Schwab 10” (25 cm.) Bisque socket head, large blue glass googly sideglancing eyes, painted curly lashes, short feathered brows, pug nose, closed mouth with watermelon-slice-shaped smile, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 165 2/0. Comments: Hertel and Schwab, their “Jubilee Googly”, circa 1916. Value Points: wonderful impishfaced googly in petite size, wearing factory original dress, undergarments, wig, socks and shoes. $1200/1700

107. Petite All-Original German Bisque “Einco Googly”, Model 8723, by Gebruder Heubach 9” (23 cm.) Bisque socket head with rounded facial shape, very large blue glass googly eyes which flirt from side to side by moving the lever at the back of head, dark eyeliner, smoky-black eyeshadow, black shaded brows, tiny pug nose, tiny closed mouth with sweet smile, brunette mohair wig in original braids, composition five-piece toddler body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 8723 Einco Heubach (in square) 1 Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, under commission from Eisenmann & Co, circa 1915. Value Points: rare model, especially rare in this petite size, well-functioning flirty eyes, original wig, body and costume. $1800/2300

106. German Bisque Wistful-Faced Character, 115/A, by Kammer and Reinhardt 17” (42 cm.) Bisque socket head, small blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, short feathered brows, closed mouth with downcast pouting lips, impressed creases at lip corners, double chin, brunette hand-tied human hair wig, composition and wooden fully-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing, antique costume of blue wool, white cutwork pinafore, undergarments, socks, and leather shoes with silk rosettes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 115/A 42. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, their art character model was originally marketed as “Phillip” although it was presented as either boy or girl, circa 1912. Value Points: very fine modeling enhanced by touches of gleaming patina on the complexion, original body and body finish. $1600/2100

108. All-Original German Bisque Googly, 253, by Marseille for Borgfeldt 7 ½” (19 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep and sideglancing googly eyes, painted lashes, short-stroke brows, tiny pug nose, closed mouth with impish thin line smile, brunette mohair wig, five-piece paper mache body with painted socks and one-strap shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: G.B. 253 Germany A 6/0 M. Comments: Marseille, circa 1920, under commission from George Borgfeldt. Value Points: the sweet-faced googly imp is wearing factory-original felt and cotton costume. $400/500

109. Two Rare German Bisque Animal People by Gebruder Heubach

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7” (18 cm.) Each has bisque socket head depicting grey bear or white cat, each with painted “fur” finish and painted facial features, paper mache five-piece body, painted boots or shoes, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Heubach (in square) Germany (the cat with model number 9100). Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1915. Value Points: rare little animal people with endearing expressions. $900/1300

110. Grand German Bisque “Mein Liebling” by Kammer and Reinhardt in Antique Mariner Costume 30” (76 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted dark curly lashes, dark eyeliner, brushstroked brows with feathered detail, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 117 76. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, their 117 model, named “Mein Susser Liebling” (my sweet darling) was introduced in 1912 as a bridge between the classic pretty dolly and the new art character models. Value Points: a premiere example of the desirable wistful faced child in fine large size with beautiful bisque and painting, original body, wearing antique navy sailor costume, striped socks, leather shoes. Ex-Collection Puppen & Spielzeug Museum of Vienna. $3500/4500

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112. French Child’s Needlework Presentation Box “Perles” 10” (25 cm.) The wooden box with decorative paper covers and giltlettered label “Perles” hinges open to well-fitted interior designed to teach the skill of bead work, with partiallyfinished sample, twelve glass-topped compartment of colorful glass beads, various sewing tools and threads. Excellent condition. French, circa 1900, arrangements such as this, designed to teach young girls various needlework skills, were offered in holiday Etrennes catalogs of the era. $300/400

113. French Child’s Sewing Presentation “La Petite Brodeuse” 9” (23 cm.) x 6”. The wooden box with decorative paper covers and decoupage label “La Petite Brodeuse”

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16” (41 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted long curly lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid poupée body with gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees, stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2 (head). F.G. 2 (shoulders). Comments: Gaultier, circa 1875. Value Points: beautiful poupée with original wig, very sturdy poupée body, wearing original folklore costume with original boutique label “Mme Depo, Robe & Manteaux, Blvd de la Fonciere, Cannes”. $2200/3200

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hinges open to reveal a well-fitted interior with embroidery frame, sewing tools, threads, and copper embroidery stencils. Excellent condition. French, circa 1900, the child’s sewing arrangement was from a series of “learning tools” presented in holiday Etrennes catalogs of the era. $300/500

114. German Bisque Character “Hilda”, by Kestner with Rare Brown Complexion 10” (25 cm.) Bisque socket head with chocolate-brown complexion, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted black lashes and brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, two porcelain upper teeth, tongue, black mohair wig, brown composition bent limb baby body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: A made in Germany 5 245 JDK 1914 c. Hilda Ges Gesch. Comments: Kestner, circa 1914, their 114. signature model trademarked Hilda. Value Points: rare brown complexion with perfectly matching original body and body finish. $1200/1700

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wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1078 Germany Simon & Halbig S&H 7 ½. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1900. Value Points: wearing wonderfully-detailed original folklore vest, pants and long coat of cream wool with black soutache embroidery and red scalloped edge trim, white cotton shirt with red embroidery, kid shoes, black lambswool cap. $600/900

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115.1. Rare German Brown-Complexioned Bisque Doll, Model 739, by Simon & Halbig

18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lower lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette mohair

17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head with rich brown complexion, brown glass eyes, black eyeliner, black painted lashes and brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four teeth, pierced ears, impressed chin dimple, black mohair fleecy wig, brown composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique folklore costume featuring muslin dress with embroidery, head scarf, undergarments, leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S 10 H 739 dep Germany. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: rarer model from the firm’s 700 series, with glowing flawless complexion, original body and body finish, original costume. Ex-Legoland Museum of Antique Dolls and Toys. $1200/1600

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14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined shaded lips, pierced ears, ash-blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-looseball jointed body with straight wrists, wearing antique organdy dress with lace trim, rose silk bows, undergarments, stockings, kidskin ankle boots. Condition: generally excellent, light retouch on fingers. Marks: R 3/0 D. Comments: Rabery and Delphieu, circa 1885. Value Points: large brown eyes dramatically enhance the softly blushed complexion, finest bisque. $3200/4300

118. Grand French Bisque “Bébé Triste” by Emile Jumeau with Signed Jumeau Shoes 33” (84 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve-blushed eyeshadow, brushstroked brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and accented lips, separately-modeled pierced ears, extended-length brunette mohair wig of lush quality, cork pate, French composition and wooden fullyjointed body with plump limbs and straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent, original body and body finish. Marks: 16 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1882. Value Points: rare grand size 16 with luxurious wig, fine original body, and wearing antique brown velvet dress, bonnet, (frail) gilt-lettered Jumeau shoes. $12,000/17,000

116. Pretty Brown-Eyed French Bisque Bébé by Rabery and Delphieu 15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball jointed body with straight wrists, wearing antique silk crepe dress with tiny rows of ruffles, rose silk bows, undergarments, stockings, shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: R 2/0 D. Comments: Rabery and Delphieu, circa 1885. Value Points: the rich brown eyes contrast the delicate softly blushed complexion, deeply sculpted features, original early body and body finish. $3200/4300

120. German Bisque Flapper Lady, Model 1469, by Cuno and Otto Dressel with Original Body

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14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth, brunette mohair wig with coiled braids, composition and wooden fully-jointed slender elongated body with feet posed for high heels. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1469 C&O D Germany 2. Comments: Dressel, circa 1915. Value Points: rare model with original flapper body, original body finish, original wig and velvet costumes. $1800/2600

121. German Bisque Flapper Lady, 401, by Marseille in Wonderful Costume 14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition and wooden fully-jointed slender elongated body with feet posed for high heels. Condition: generally excellent, original body finish with some light craze lines. Marks: Armand Marseille Germany 401 A 5/0 M. Comments: Marseille, circa 1915. Value Points: rare model with original body, wig, and wearing well-detailed flapper silk dress with fringe and bead trim. $1800/2600

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119. French Doll’s Wooden Art Nouveau Armoire 19” (48 cm.) The wooden armoire with mahogany finish, has mirrored front center door and two side doors and is accented with gilt metal mounts. Excellent condition. French, circa 1915. $300/500

122. German All-Bisque Flapper Girl with Yellow Stockings 6â&#x20AC;? (15 cm.) All-bisque slender girl with heart-shaped face, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, single-stroke brows, closed mouth, brunette mohair bobbed wig, loop-jointed elongated arms and legs, painted thigh high stockings, brown onestrap shoes, antique dress. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Germany. Comments: circa 1920. Value Points: distinctive modeling of the flapper era girl, rare yellow stockings. $300/400

123. German Bisque Fashion Lady, 1159, by Simon & Halbig for the French Market 26â&#x20AC;? (66 cm.) Bisque socket head, large blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lower lashes, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette human hair, French composition and wooden fullyjointed lady body with shapely torso, enhanced bosom and derriere, tiny waist. Condition: generally excellent, one hand repainted. Marks: 1159 Germany Halbig S&H 10. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1910, for the French market, with original French body. Value Points: beautiful large-size lady doll with lady body, choice bisque, wearing superb antique costume of brown silk and velvet, undergarments, shoes, brown velvet bonnet. $1400/1900

124. Beautiful French Bisque Poupée with AllWooden Articulated Body and Dehors Neck Articulation 18” (46 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, neck articulation allowing the head to lean side to side and tilt forward as well as swivel, very plump cheeks, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, arched brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented pale lips, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, all-wooden poupée body with shapely torso, dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, and knees, and with extra pivot articulation at upper arms and upper legs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1870. Value Points: very expressive beautiful face, wonderful wooden body with elaborate Dehors neck articulation. $3800/4500

125. Petite French Bisque Smiling Poupée by Leon Casimir Bru, 3/0, with Original Body 10” (25 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, aquiline nose, closed mouth with slightly-upturned lip corners in gentle smile, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupée body with square cut collarette, shapely torso and legs, gusset-jointed hips, 125. stitched and separated fingers, (included is very frail partial antique costume). Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 3/0 (head and shoulders) B (shoulders). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1872, his deposed smiling model, believed to be inspired by the Empress Eugenie. Value Points: dainty poupée in very rare tiny size, very sturdy original body, finest bisque and painting. $1800/2400

126. Two All-Bisque Dolls for the French Market with Nouveaute Accessory Card 4 ½” (11 cm.) Each doll has swivel head on bisque torso, cobalt blue enamel eyes, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white stockings and black twostrap shoes, wearing matching party costumes, the little boy

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with Polichinelle costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: for the French market, circa 1890. Value Points: included is Nouveaute de Paris store card in original presentation with a variety of accessories and jewelry for poupées or small bébés. $800/1100

127. Five French All-Bisque Mignonettes in Original Costumes with Presentation Box 2 ½” (6 cm.) Each is all-bisque with swivel head, painted features, mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: for the French market, circa 1890, the dolls were described in catalogs of the era as “Lilliputians”. Value Points: each with complexion complementing the ethnic costume they are wearing, the set is all-original and presented in original box. $500/800

128. French Bisque Poupée Attributed to Blampoix with Lovely Costume and Bisque Arms 17” (43 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead with

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very plump face, cobalt blue enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, arched brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, unpierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid poupée body with gusset-jointing at hips and knees, bisque arms to above the elbows. Condition: generally excellent, two fingers have imperceptible restoration. Comments: French, attributed to Blampoix, circa 1865. Value Points: beautiful poupée with brilliant eyes with delicate complexion, very sturdy near mint body, early silk poupée gown of pale green silk, hoop, undergarments, bonnet, leather ankle boots. $2300/2800

129. Pair, German Bisque Dolls by Kammer and Reinhardt in Original Presentation Case with Accessories

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8” (20 cm.) dolls, 9” x 7” case. Each has bisque socket 129. Detail head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted features, open mouth, tiny teeth, mohair wig, composition flapper style body with jointing at shoulders and hips, painted shoes and socks, and is wearing lovely pink or blue silk dress. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Halbig Germany. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1915. Value Points: the twins are presented in original case with floralpatterned paper cover and decoupage design of little girl playing with her dolls; the case contains an arrangement of accessories and undergarments, in blue or pink accents to match their dresses, including soaps, puffs, sachet, opera glasses and more. $1100/1500

130. Grand French Bisque Bébé by Leon Casimir Bru with Very Rare Painted Teeth and Signed “B” Shoes 30” (76 cm.) Pressed bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, very full modeling of cheeks and chin, brown glass enamel inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve-blushed eyeshadow, brushstroked and multi-feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with well-defined painted teeth between the shaded and accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair 130. Detail wig over cork pate, Bru gusset-jointed kid body with bisque lower arms and, individually sculpted bisque fingers with well-defined knuckles, beautiful antique costume (additional silk dress included), undergarments, Bru leather shoes signed “B”, fine antique bonnet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bte SGDG (forehead) (circle/dot symbol at back of head). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, the model known as “circle/dot”, this being the earliest brevete version of that model, circa 1880. Value Points: superbly sculpted bébé of which this may be the largest size known to exist, having outstanding definition of facial features, enhanced by choicest bisque, perfect bisque hands, rare painted teeth. Ex-Mildred Seeley Collection. $22,000/26,000

131. Very Rare German Bisque Multi-Head Art Character Series by Kestner in Original Box 18 ½” (47 cm.) A firm-sided burgundy box has a fitted interior for display of a child doll and three additional interchangeable heads which are included. Three of the bisque heads have painted eyes, closed mouths, and facial features that are unique to each, and the fourth doll head has blue glass sleep eyes, open mouth, four porcelain teeth. Each doll has original plaster pate and original mohair wig. The composition and wooden ball-jointed body is wearing original chemise, socks and shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 180 (upper glancing brown eyes), 186 (smiling brown eyes), 171 (glass eyes) 187 (blue eyes). Comments: Kestner, circa 1910, the models were offered by Kestner as individual art characters, or in this very rare multi-head version designed for the doll heads to be interchanged. The dolls are in original box with English language label “Kestner Character Doll” and crown insignia. Value Points: rare and complete series, each model with unique features and exemplary bisque, in very rare larger size. $5500/7500

132. Wonderful Pair of German Bisque Miniature Dolls, 114, by K*R in Original Costumes 8” (20 cm.) Each has bisque socket head, painted facial features, small blue eyes, black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, closed mouth with very full fretful lips, mohair wig, five-piece paper mache body with painted shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R 114 19.

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Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, the models Gretchen and Hans from the firmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s art reform character series, circa 1910. Value Points: pristine original costume of each doll, rarely ever found as a pair, he with wonderful embroidered liederhausen. $1200/1600

133. Rare German Bisque Glass-Eyed Character, Model 141 by Hertel and Schwab 11â&#x20AC;? (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes and slightly-feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full outlined lips, impressed cheek dimples, auburn mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 141 1. Comments: Hertel & Schwab, circa 1915. Value Points: rare glass-eyed art character in appealing cabinet size, with impressed cheek dimples, original body and body finish, antique costume, bonnet and shoes, and carrying her own little mohair squirrel with acorn by Steiff. $1800/2500

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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, antique costume. $900/1400

134. German Bisque Helmet Googly by Max Handwerck with Open Mouth

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135. German Bisque Googly “Max” by Recknagel from the Katzenjammer Comic Series 6” (15 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, painted black hair in short bobbed fashion, painted brown side-glancing googly eyes, single-stroke brows, closed mouth with impish smile, paper mache body jointed at shoulders and hips, painted socks and one-strap shoes, original costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 31-1 ½. Comments: Theodor Recknagel, circa 1915, inspired by the popular comic series, Katzenjammer Kids which was, in turn, inspired by the mid-1800s Wilfred Busch stories of Max and Moritz. Value Points: rare fellow with impish, yet shy, expression, enhancing decorative glaze on hair. $500/900

12” (30 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head with sculpted green military helmet above brown painted hair, grey glass side-glancing googly eyes, painted short lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, slightly parted lips in beaming smile, composition and wooden ball-jointed

136. German Bisque Helmet Googly by Max Handwerck with Tyrolean Costume 12” (30 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head with sculpted green

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military helmet above brown painted hair, brown glass side-glancing googly eyes, painted short lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth in beaming smile, composition toddler body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Dep Elite D 1. Comments: Max Handwerck, from his series of helmet googlies, circa 1918. Value Points: excellent detail of modeling includes insignia on helmet, captivating expression, antique Tyrolean costume. $900/1400

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fez with Turkish symbols; on the other is blue-eyed googly with blonde hair and green military cap with brim; having composition and wooden ball-jointed body, wearing uniform costume, leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Dep Elite D.T 2/0. Comments: Max Handwerck, circa 1915, from his series of modeled helmet googlies. Value Points: rarest of the googly models, with excellent bisque and defined helmets. $1100/1500

137. Rare German Bisque Two-Faced Helmet Googly by Max Handwerck

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138. Very Rare German Bisque Japanese Helmet Googly by Max Handwerck

12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head with two alternate faces, each with glass googly eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth with impish smile; on one side is brown-eyed googly with painted black hair and sculpted red

12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head with amber tinted complexion, sculpted blue flat-topped hat with yellow band and black brim, painted black hair, blue glass googly eyes, feathered brows, closed mouth with impish smile, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, wearing blue uniform. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Dep Elite J 2/0. Comments: Max Handwerck, circa 1925, from his series of “helmet googlies”, the dolls were modeled to represent soldiers of various countries, this example being Japan. Value Points: among the rarest models of the helmet googly series, with excellent detail of sculpting and painting. $1800/2200

140. German All-Bisque “Orange Ribbon” Character by Gebruder Heubach 9” (23 cm.) One-piece bisque head and torso, sculpted short brown curly hair with orange hair band, intaglio brown side-glancing painted eyes, pug nose, one-dash brows, closed mouth with pert smile, center accent line between the lips, loopjointed bisque arms and legs, painted white bobby socks and brown one-strap shoes, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1915. Value Points: wonderful detail of modeling including dimpled impish chin and starfish-shaped fingers. $300/500

141. German Bisque Googly, Model 455, by Mystery Maker, with Velvet Pig 6 ½” (17 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep and side-glancing googly eyes, painted lashes and single-stroke brows, closed mouth in impish smile, brunette bobbed human hair wig, paper mache body with jointing at shoulders and hips, painted shoes and socks, wearing antique Tyrolean costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 455 6/0. Comments: Germany, circa 1920, maker unknown. Value Points: rare little googly with delightful expression, original costume, with his own little velvet piglet with shoe button eyes. $500/800

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139. All-Original German Bisque Multi-Head Art Character Doll by Kestner in Original Box 11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted brown eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth with prim expression, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, wearing original knit folklore costume and cap. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 184. Comments: Kestner, circa 1912. Value Points: the doll is presented in factory-original box along with three additional original bisque heads with various expressions depicting childhood moods, two of the heads with painted eyes, one with sleep eyes and each with original mohair wig on plaster pate; the heads are marked 185, 178, 174 (top to bottom). $4000/6500

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142. German All-Bisque Boy and Girl Twins in Original Costumes 4â&#x20AC;? (10 cm.) Each is all-bisque with jointing at shoulders and hips, closed mouth, mohair wig, painted stockings and shoes, the girl with painted eyes, the boy with blue glass eyes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1910. Value Points: the charming little pair are wearing matching factoryoriginal green woolen costumes and caps. $300/400

143. Delightful German Bisque Character, 116A, by Kammer and Reinhardt with Tyrolean Costume

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sleep eyes, pained lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth in laughing expression, two beaded upper teeth, impressed dimples at cheeks, dimpled chin, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 116/A. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912. Value Points: especially fine detail of sculpting of dimples and laughter creases, choice bisque, original body and body finish, wearing antique Tyrolean costume and hat. $1100/1400

12â&#x20AC;? (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass

deeply-sculpted features, original body with original matching ebony finish and well-details musculature sculpting and curled fingers and toes. $1100/1300

146. German Bisque Portrait of Native American, Model 244, by Bahr and Proschild 12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, sienna-tinted complexion, brown glass inset eyes, painted dark lashes, thick brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, brunette mohair braids, sienna composition body with jointing at shoulders and hips, painted yellow shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 244. Comments: Bahr and Proschild, circa 1890. Value Points: rare-to-find signed model with flawless complexion, original body and body finish, factory-original costume. $700/900

147. German Brown Complexioned Bisque Character, 463, by Heubach Koppelsdorf 9” (23 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, rich brown complexion, painted black hair with original tuft of mohair curl at crown, brown glass eyes, pierced nostrils with nose ring, open mouth with wide smile, painted row of teeth,

144. Large German Brown-Complexioned Child, 1009, by Simon & Halbig 23” (58 cm.) Bisque socket head with rich brown complexion, brown glass inset eyes, painted black curly lashes, incised eyeliner, thick brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, glaze-accented lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, black human hair, brown composition and wooden ball-jointed body, lovely antique costume comprising woolen jacket and skirt, wool felt bonnet, undergarments, stockings, shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S 10 H 1009 dep Germany. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1895. Value Points: rare model with beautiful complexion and expression, original body and body finish, fine antique costume. $1400/1800

145. Rare German Bisque Character, 100, by Kammer and Reinhardt with Ebony Complexion 19” (48 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head with rich ebony complexion, black painted hair with modeled details, painted brown eyes, thick black upper eyeliner, painted brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth modeled as though open, coral-shaded lips, ebony composition bent limb baby body, antique dress. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R 100 58. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1909, the premiere model of the firm’s art character series. Value Points: very rare flawless ebony black complexion,

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pierced ears with earrings, brown composition baby body with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Heubach Koppelsdorf 463 15/0 Germany. Comments: circa 1920, from the firmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s South Sea series. Value Points: rare model with exceptional complexion and expression. $300/500

148. German Bisque Art Character, Model 1303, Depicting Native American by Simon and Halbig 18â&#x20AC;? (46 cm.) Bisque socket head with rich sienna complexion enhanced by subtle blushing accents, brown

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painted eyes, painted lower lashes, black brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with firmly set accented lips, black mohair wig, sienna-complexioned composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1303 S&H Germany. Comments: Simon and Halbig, the rare 1303 model was made in several variations including both sienna and white complexions, and painted or glass eyes, this example depicting Native American. Value Points: especially fine detail of sculpting with deeply furrowed brows and fret lines around the mouth, choice bisque, complexion and painting of features, original body and body finish. $4000/5500

149. German Bisque Portrait of Uncle Sam by Dressel in Original Costume 13” (33 cm.) Bisque socket head with highly characterized facial sculpture of kindly old gentleman, angular face with prominent nose, cheek bones and jaw, blue glass inset eyes, very thick sculpted grey brows, closed mouth, beaming smile, incised and highlighted age wrinkles, white mohair wig and beard, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body, wearing factory-original classic Uncle Sam costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S 1 Germany. Comments: Cuno and Otto Dressel, circa 1895, from their series of American historical figures. Value Points: wonderful and unique sculpture of the American symbolic figure, “Uncle Sam”, based upon the Thomas Nast drawings. $1100/1500

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150. German Bisque Closed Mouth Child by Kestner with Her Pet Dogs 13” (33 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 8. Comments: Kestner, circa 1885. Value Points: wearing original (frail) red wooden dress, bonnet, undergarments, leather shoes, original body in near mint condition, carrying her two little pet dogs. $1100/1400

151. Wonderful German Bisque Twins, Model 261, by Bahr and Proschild with Antique Costumes 8” (20 cm.) Each has bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, blue or brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 261 dep Germany 4/0. Comments: Bahr and Proschild, circa 1885. Value Points:

precious pair, with closed mouths, original bodies and body finish, wearing matching boy and girl linen sailor suits. $800/1300

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152. German Bisque Child in Unique Patriotic Costume 13” (33 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, open mouth, four tiny teeth, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: H made in Germany Floradora A 3/0 M. Comments: Marseille, circa 1910. Value Points: wearing original stars and stripes costume and with banner “Merry Christmas/Kansas City Aerie No 47 F.C.E.”. $300/500

153. German Bisque Child, “Mein Liebling”, Model 117, by Kammer and Reinhardt 152.

15” (39 cm.) Bisque socket

head, blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lashes, short brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 117 39. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, their “Mein Liebling” model, circa 1912. Value Points: wearing antique green flannel military uniform with red piping, helmet, belt and supply cartons. $2200/2800

154. Miniature Room Depicting Late 18th Century Room 23” (58 cm.) x 11” x 6”. The wooden framed case has early paper covered walls and floor and is furnished with velvet-upholstered furnishings in the late 18th century style, with family “portraits” and scene prints hanging on the walls, and silk draperies, and tapestry carpet. Generally excellent. Late 19th century in the 18th century manner. $700/900

figure hinges open at the center to reveal spike-covered interior. Excellent condition. Known as “Iron Maiden”, the human-sized version is sometimes believed to be a medieval torture device. This is a very rare miniature version. $300/500

157. Victorian Folding Screen with Hand-Painted Floral Designs

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26” (66 cm.) The mahogany two panel folding screen is decorated with hand-painted urns of floral arrangements, and other flowers. Excellent condition, Mid-1800s. $600/900

158. Grand 18th Century English Wooden Doll with Blue Enamel Eyes

155. Two Early Miniature Petit Point Framed Embroideries 6” (15 cm.) x 4 ½” larger. Each is daintily-worked scene, one depicting a bouquet of flowers, the other a mother with child in country scene, each in gilt wooden frame. Excellent condition, some wear on gold finish of frames. Mid-1800s. $500/700

156. Very Rare Cast Iron Miniature Known as Iron Maiden 4” (10 cm.) Of cast iron, depicting a woman with full-length cape and hood, the

28” (71 cm.) One-piece carved wooden head and torso, elongated throat, shapely bosom, blue enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, tiny dot fringed lashes and brows, pointy nose, blushed cheeks, thin line mouth with heart-shaped center, brunette hand-tied human hair wig, cloth upper arms, wooden lower arms with spatula-shaped hands, jointing at hips and knees, shapely lower legs, silk brocade and quilt costume (partially antique), undergarments, aqua kidskin slippers, fan, beaded bag and bonnet. Condition: generally excellent, finish scuffed on hands. Comments: English, circa 1780. Value Points: grand size indicating luxury production of the imposing lady. $9000/13,000

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159. Gorgeous French Bisque Bébé E.J. by Emile Jumeau, Size 14 30” (76 cm.) Bisque socket head, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, lushlypainted lashes, brushstroked brows, rose-blushed eyeshadow, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with shaded lips, separately-modeled pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, pretty aqua silk dress. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose E 14 J (and artist checkmarks on head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1884. Value Points: especially beautiful example of the desirable signed Jumeau bébé, with finest painting of complexion and dramatic eyes, original body and body finish. $5500/7500

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160. French All-Bisque Mignonettte with Cobalt Blue Eyes 6” (15 cm.) All-bisque with swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with pert expression, brunette mohair wig in long braid, peg-jointed elongated bisque arms and legs, bare feet, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1. Comments: French, circa 1882, most endearing expression with the little mignonette marketed as “poupée de poche” (pocket doll, in reference to its little size). $1100/1300

161. Rare French Bisque Bébé with Splendid Eyes by Petit & Dumoutier 22” (56 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump cheeks, very deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose-blushed eyeshadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with delicatelyoutlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, original metal hands, antique silk bébé dress, undergarments, lace bonnet, shoes. Condition: generally excellent, hands retouched. Marks: P. D. Comments:

Petit & Dumoutier, circa 1882. Although the firm existed for more than a half century offering luxury toys, their presentation of this uniquely-sculpted doll lasted for barely ten years, beginning in 1878; it is consequently very rare to find. Value Points: beautiful bébé with splendid eyes contrasted by dramatic eye decoration, original distinctive body. $7500/9500

undergarments, silk bonnet, socks, French leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent, original body and body finish. Marks: 1 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878. Value Points: exceptionally fine example of the earliest period Jumeau bébé in sought-after petite size, endearing shy expression, delicate bisque, fine painting, original early body. $6500/8500

163. German Early All-Bisque Miniature Doll by Kestner 5 ½” (14 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, plump cheeks, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with prim smile, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, modeled little fists, plump muscular legs with tiny ankles, painted fourstrap ankle boots with little heels, muslin chemise. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: generally excellent. Comments: Kestner, circa 1885. Value Points: wonderful doll with especially fine modeling, original wig, chemise, excellent bisque and painting. $700/900

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162. Beautiful French Bisque Premiere Bébé by Emile Jumeau in Petite Size 1 11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head with very delicate complexion, blue glass inset eyes with rich spiral threading, dark eyeliner, delicately-painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, antique dress with lace and silk ribbon trim,

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164. German All-Bisque Miniature Doll, 886, by Simon and Halbig in Original Costume 8” (20 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-lined bisque torso, blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, brunette mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, thigh-high painted blue stockings, black two-strap shoes with little bows. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 886. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: bright-eyed doll with fine larger size, fancy shoes, wearing antique Tyrolean costume. $800/1200

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165. Very Rare French Bisque Bébé by Emile Jumeau with Cartouche Signature and AllWooden Body 11 ½” (29 cm.) Bisque socket head with delicate bisque, dramatic large blue glass enamel inset eyes with spiral threading (so-called “wrap-around”), dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the pale outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde lambswool wig over cork pate, all-wooden eight-loose-balljointed body, jointed wrists, wearing beautiful antique dress, undergarments, woven bonnet with silk ribbons, leather shoes signed “E.J. Depose”. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Jumeau (impressed in large letters within cartouche, on head). Comments: Emile Jumeau, very early model, circa 1878, made for one or two years only. Value Points: the stunningly beautiful bébé is enhanced by rare incised mark in cartouche, original all-wooden body, and signed early E.J. shoes. $14,000/18,000

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166. French Bisque Poupée with Cobalt Blue Eyes for Maison Simonne 17” (43 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead with very plump cheeks, small blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, unpierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, kid poupée body with gusset jointing at elbows, hips and knees, fine antique poupée costume (some skirt spotting). Condition: generally excellent, body is somewhat worn. Marks: Maison Simonne Paris (stamp on torso). Comments: French, circa 1865, presented at the prestigious doll store, Maison Simonne. Value Points: very fine delicate bisque accentuated by brilliant cobalt blue eyes, with original label from Maison Simonne. $1800/2400

167. French Bisque Poupée with Portrait Like Features by Doleac 17” (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass enamel inset eyes with darker blue outer irises, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, kid poupée body with gusset-jointing at hips, knees, and elbows, lovely blue velvet antique costume, undergarments, leather boots. Condition: generally excellent, slightly-darkened body is very sturdy. Marks: L. Depose 4 D. Comments: French, circa 1870, by Louis Doleac. Value Points: very beautiful portrait like features enhanced by splendid eyes and eye decoration on the rarely found poupée. $1800/2400

168. French Bisque Poupée by Barrois with Wooden Articulated Body and Bisque Arms 17” (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, cobalt blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, daintily feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, ears pierced into head, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French stretched-kid over wood poupée body with dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, bisque lower arms and hands. Condition: generally excellent, perfect hands. Comments: Barrois, circa 1865. Value Points: very beautiful poupée with wonderful antique costume, bonnet, red leather boots, rare body and perfect hands. $2500/3200

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169. All-Original Large German Bisque “Marie”, Model 101, by Kammer and Reinhardt 19” (49 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted facial features, dark grey downcast eyes with decorative glaze, dark eyeliner, one-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with pouting expression, brunette hand-tied human hair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R 101 49. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, model 101, marketed as Marie, from their art character 170. reform series. Value Points: rare larger size with fine sculpting and artistic painting, original wig, body, body finish, and flawless bisque, wearing white cotton and lace dress, undergarments, socks and shoes (stamped Germany) that are store original. $2200/2700

170. German All-Bisque Seated Character by Gebruder Heubach 5” (13 cm.) One-piece pink-tinted bisque figure of seated young imp, his legs crossed and hands resting on his knees, with painted brown hair, topknot and forelock

curl, blue intaglio side-glancing eyes, smiling expression, with attached bisque vase at his back side. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912. $300/500

171. All-Original German Bisque “Baby Bo-Kaye” Designed by Joseph Kallus 9” (23 cm.) Bisque socket head with pronounced plump cheeks, tiny brown glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils of tiny nose, open mouth with outlined lips, two porcelain lower teeth, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1407 20 Germany. Comments: circa 1927, designed by the American artist Joseph Kallus, trademarked as “Baby Bo-Kaye” and commissioned from German doll firms by American distributor George Borgfeldt. Value Points: rare model designed by named artist, with fine luminous bisque, most endearing expression, wearing factory original costume, along with two miniature plush toy dogs on leash. $1100/1400

172. German All-Bisque Character by Gebruder Heubach 6” (15 cm.) One-piece all-bisque figure of little girl, posed with her arms outstretched and with eager expression on her face, sculpted brown curly hair with blue hair band and bow, side-glancing blue intaglio eyes, closed mouth, painted white socks and brown one-strap shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1910. Value Points: delightful pose enhances the wide-eyed expression on the seldom-found little character girl. $400/500

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173. Very Rare German Bisque Smiling Character, 129, by Adolf Wizlizensus 15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass painted eyes, black upper eyeliner, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with wide smile, row of sculpted and painted teeth between the accented lips, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, original body finish. Marks: 129. Comments: Adolf Wizlizensus, circa 1911, the firm advertised a series of art character children in that year, indicating that they were available with either painted or sleep eyes. The series appeared under their trade name “Gretchen”, and this actual model was shown in their advertisement for that year. Value Points: extremely rare model whose beautiful expression includes deeply-impressed cheek and chin dimples enhanced by finest quality of bisque and painting, wonderful antique costume. $6500/8500

174. German Bisque Googly, 9087, by Gebruder Heubach in Factory Original Costume 7” (18 cm.) Bisque socket head with sculpted blonde hair, painted blue side-glancing googly eyes with intaglio detail, single-stroke brows, closed mouth with impish smile, paper mache body jointed at shoulders and hips, painted shoes and stockings. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Heubach (in square) 5/0 D 9087 Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1915. Value Points: most charming expression on the seldom-found model, wearing factoryoriginal costume. $500/700

175. German Bisque Googly by Geburder Heubach 7” (18 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, light brown sculpted hair with forelock curl, wide-eyed painted googly eyes, painted curly upper lashes, one-stroke brows, closed mouth, paper mache five-piece body, painted shoes and socks, factory-original costume. Condition: generally excellent, body retouch. Marks: Heubach (in square, illegible model numbers). Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1915. Value Points: well-achieved quizzical expression, original body and factory-costume. $400/500

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11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, sculpted bobbed hair in sideparted style with unique orange color, blue side-glancing googly sleep eyes, painted long curly lashes, incised eyeliner, feathered brows, pug nose, closed mouth, wide beaming smile, accented lips, composition and wooden fully-jointed toddler body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 163-2/0 Comments: Hertel 177. and Schwab, the model was marketed as “Jubilee Googly”, circa 1918. Value Points: appealing petite size of the impish character with excellent detail of bisque, well-sculpted hair and mouth; the doll is holding a miniature all-bisque variation of the model (restored torso). $1400/1800

177. Japanese All-Bisque Winking Boy 6” (15 cm.) One piece figure of young lad his hands tucked in his pant pockets, his eyes in winking pose, closed mouth with crooked smile. Marks: Made in Japan. Excellent condition. Japan, circa 1925. $200/300

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8” (20 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep and side-glancing googly eyes, slight painted curly upper lashes, curvy one-stroke brows, button-shaped nose, closed mouth with little impish smile, brunette mohair wig, five-piece paper mache body with painted shoes and socks. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Heubach Koppelsdorf 322.17/0 Germany. Comments: circa 1920, Heubach Koppelsdorf. Value Points: very rare model with wonderful expression, original body, factory-original costume. $1200/1800

179. German Bisque Pudgy Character, Model 125, by Hertel and Schwab in Scottish Costume 14” (36 cm.) Solid domed bisque head with flatcut neck socket, very pudgy face, painted tan baby hair with detailed curls, blue glass sleep eyes, tinted brows, accented nostrils, pug nose, open mouth, two porcelain upper teeth, composition toddler body with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 125 2 12 Germany. Comments: attributed to Hertel and Schwab, circa 1928, the model closely resembles the composition Patsy Baby but a relationship between the two dolls is not documented at this time. Value Points: rare model with most endearing expression, excellent bisque, wearing antique Scottish costume and cap. $700/1100

180. German Bisque Pouting Character, 6894, by Gebruder Heubach 14” (36 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, painted short blonde boyish hair, intaglio blue painted eyes with large black pupils, brown upper eyeliner, one-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full pouting lips, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 6 6894 Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1910. Value Points: captivating wistful expression, choice bisque and painting, original factory dress. $400/600

181. German Wooden Miniature Toys from Erzebirge 1 ½” (4 cm.) soldier. Including eleven vehicles being pulled by teams of horses including fire trucks, various delivery wagons, flower carts. Along with eight toy soldiers with painted uniforms. Excellent unplayed with condition. Germany from the Erzebirge region, early 1900s. $600/900

182. German Bisque Shaggy Pup with Easter Egg by Gebruder Heubach 10” (25 cm.) One-piece bisque figure of a white shaggy fur dog posed on back haunches,

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holding a bisque egg in his paws, the egg decorated with colorful roses and ribbons, and the dog with intaglio brown eyes, rose blushed muzzle, painted black nose. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912. Value Points: welldetailed sculpting with deeply defined features. $600/800

183. German All-Bisque Kneeling Child by Gebruder Heubach 8” (20 cm.) One-piece bisque figure of young child, posed kneeling with arms held to sides of head as though covering his ears, sculpted brown hair with forelock curls, painted blue side-glancing eyes with intaglio detail, closed mouth modeled as though open. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1910. Value Points: especially fine detail of modeling including back of doll with well-defined fingers and curls tumbling onto his back torso. $400/600

184. Very Rare German Bisque Art Character, Model 212, by Kestner 17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, small blue painted eyes with red and black upper eyeliner, slight feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with slightly-downcast lips in pensive expression, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, wearing red flannel woolen dress with lace Bertha collar and cuffs, fancy bonnet, undergarments, socks and brown kidskin boots. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F made in Germany 10 212 (head) Excelsior Germany (red stamp on torso). Comments: Kestner, circa 1912. Value Points: few models are known to exist of this rare doll, its rarity rivaled by superb sculpting and painting of complexion and features, original body and body finish, costume is likely original. $8000/11,000

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185. Large German Bisque Child, Model 372, by Kling 27” (69 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 372-13 Germany K (in bell symbol). Comments: Kling, circa 1890, rare to find large child doll by this firm. Value Points: beautiful doll with fine clarity of bisque and painting, original body and body finish, lovely antique costume. $500/700

186. German Bisque Glass-Eyed Pouting Character, 7246, by Gebruder Heubach

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24” (61 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, incised eyeliner, short feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with downcast pouty lips, accent line between the lips, wheat blonde human hair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 7246 9 Heubach (square). Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1915. Value Points: fine large size of the expressive-faced sad boy, wearing antique sailor costume. Ex-Collection Puppen & Spielzeug Museum of Vienna. $800/1200

187. Tiny German Bisque Googly by Gebruder Heubach with Impish Smile 6” (15 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass googly eyes, painted lashes, single-stroke brows, closed mouth with impish smile, brunette mohair bobbed wig, paper mache body jointed at shoulders and hips, painted socks and brown one-strap shoes, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Heubach (in square) 10/0 Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1915. Comments: very dear smiling expression on the rarely found wide-eyed googly. $400/600

188. Rare Little German Bisque Googly by Goebel 7” (18 cm.) Bisque socket head, large brown glass googly sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, 187. tiny one-stroke brows, pug nose, accented nostrils, closed mouth with prim little smile, very plump cheeks with wellmodeled dimples, double chin, auburn mohair bobbed wig, composition body jointed at shoulders and hips, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S.K. 9/0 (crown symbol). Comments: Goebel, circa 1917. Value Points: rare little googly with captivating expression, wonderful sculpting of cheek dimples, large brown googly eyes. $700/900

189. Rare German Bisque Character with Googly Eyes and Unique Fringed Hair 186.

8” (20 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head with bald pate except for a band of fringed hair at his crown, painted bug-shaped googly eyes, black upper eyeliner,

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curly black brows, closed mouth with wide smile, impressed dimples at lip corners, paper mache body, jointing at shoulders and hips, painted socks and shoes, costumed as young lad in checkered Sunday best suit. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: R 73 A 13/0. Comments: Recknagel, circa 1915, from their series of googly dolls with sculpted bonnet or unusual hair styles. Value Points: rare little model with unique expression and hair style. $600/800

190. Petite German Bisque Googly, 221, by Kestner in Sailor Costume

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11â&#x20AC;? (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep and side-glancing googly eyes, dark eyeliner, painted fringed upper lashes, angled brows with shaded detail, pug nose, closed mouth with watermelon-sliceshaped smile, brunette mohair wig over plaster

pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: A made in Germany 5 JDK 221 Ges Gesch. Comments: Kestner, circa 1912. Value Points: rare size of the sought-after googly with original wig, body, body finish, antique costume. $2500/3200

191. Sonneberg Bisque Doll, Model 137, with Closed Mouth by Mystery Maker 16â&#x20AC;? (41 cm.) Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, grey glass inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose-blushed eyeshadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed 193.

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mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig, early composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, fine antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 137 9. Comments: Sonneberg, mystery maker, circa 1885. $800/1200

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192. German Tin Mechanical “Milkmaid on Cart with Horse” 15” (38 cm.) . Seated upon a tinplate two-wheel cart with original red and gilt paint is a bisque head girl with blue glass eyes, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, wooden body with jointing at shoulders and hips, black painted boots. The cart is filled with six tin lidded milk buckets and is being pulled by a galloping tinplate brown horse with painted harness, and when wound at hidden key box, the cart and horse move briskly along. Generally excellent, original painted finish with few minor flakes. Germany, circa 1880. $800/1200

193. German Bisque Closed Mouth Doll, Model 138, with Gentle Expression 9” (23 cm.) Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, pale complexion, blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, closed mouth with center accent line, brunette human hair, composition body with jointing at shoulders, knees and hips, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 138 6. Comments: Germany, circa 1885. Value Points: very gentle expression enhanced by delicate complexion. $700/900

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194. French Bisque Bébé Steiner, Figure A, by Jules Steiner 16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, rose-blushed eyeshadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with shaded lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over Steiner pate, French composition fullyjointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Steiner Paris Fre A 9 (head) Le Petit Parisiene Bébé Steiner (body). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1890. Value Points: very pretty bébé with bright blue eyes complemented by blue patterned dress with velvet sash and bonnet, undergarments, stockings, black leather shoes. $2600/3200

194.1. German All-Bisque Black-Spotted Pup by Gebruder Heubach 8 ½” (22 cm.) One-piece bisque white pup with black shaded face, ears and spots, brown intaglio eyes, freckles. With original Heubach sunburst mark. Excellent condition. Germany, Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912. $500/800

196. French Bisque Bébé by Rabery and Delphieu 18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrist, wearing pretty silk dress, undergarments, socks leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: R. 1 D. Comments: Rabery and Delphieu, circa 1885. Value Points: very pretty bébé with softly-blushed complexion, original body and body finish. $2800/3200

197. Beautiful French Bisque Bébé by Gaultier, Size 15

195. Grand French Bisque Poupée by Gaultier with Articulated Wooden Body 25” (64 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows with feathered details, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig over cork pate, French all-wooden fully-articulated body with dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, wrists, hip and knees, and additional swivel-jointing at upper arms and legs, included is (frail) silk costume and parasol. Condition: generally excellent, fine original body finish with few surface scuffs. Marks: 8 (head and shoulders). Comments: Gaultier, circa 1870. Value Points: very rare grand-sized poupée with deluxe articulation of shapely wooden body. $6000/8500

34” (86 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, lushlypainted lashes, rose-blushed eyeshadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with very full lips, pierced ears, extended-length brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, wearing lovely lace dress, undergarments, mohair collar, lace ribboned cap, stockings, shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F 15 G. Comments: Gaultier, circa 1882. Value Points: especially beautiful face with very deep blue paperweight eyes, choice bisque and painting. $4500/5500

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French, circa 1890, the luxury nature of the grand presentation indicates its creation for prestige Paris department store of the era. $900/1100

199. Rare German AllBisque Doll Known as “French Wrestler” with Yellow Ankle Boots

198. French Luxury Sewing Ensemble “Mercerie” in Original Box 16” (41 cm.) x 11”. A silk-covered box with raised lettering “Mercie” on the lid has ornamental brackets and clasps, and hinges open to a remarkable interior featuring rose satin draped curtains framing a mirror on the inside lid, and a fitted tray with eight niches containing a fitted bunting for small doll, woven basket, rose ribbon-tied laces and samplers, and a bevy of sewing tools and accessories including ribbons, buttons and buckles. There is a lower drawer in which is preserved a large canvas sampler and colorful yarns. Excellent condition, in original state of preservation.

9” (23 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose-blushed eyeshadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, slightly-parted lips, two square-cut upper and one lower tooth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed arms with modeled bent elbows and curled fingers, peg-jointed muscular legs with defined blushed knees, painted ribbed stockings with blue rims, yellow ankle boots with black laces. Condition: generally excellent, two small chips at right leg

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hips. Marks: 102 12. Comments: Kestner, circa 1880. Value Points: superb modeling enhanced by sublime blushing, muscular detail, painted high yellow boots. $1100/1400

200. German Bisque Lady Doll with Twill Body by Simon and Halbig 15” (38 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, blushed eyeshadow, lightly-feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, twill-over-wooden body, bisque lower arms, dowel-jointing at shoulders, hips and knees. Condition: generally excellent, elbows fixed. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1880. Value Points: lovely doll with dainty expression, rare body. $1200/1500

201. French Bisque Poupée with Rare Gesland Stockinette Body 17” (43 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted

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lashes, mauve-blushed eyeshadow, feathered brows, padded stockinette torso and upper arms and legs over metal armature allowing for articulation, bisque hands and bisque lower legs and feet, antique chemise and pantalets, and with rose crepe chiffon robe. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: E. Depose B. Comments: French, circa 1870, with rare deposed body by Pannier, made by Gesland. Value Points: lovely pale bisque with brilliant cobalt eyes, rare Gesland body with bisque hands and feet, well defined fingers and toes. $2500/3200

202. German All-Bisque Kewpie Wedding Party 4 ½” (11 cm.) Each is all-bisque with onepiece head and torso, painted side-glancing googly eyes, modeled topknot and forelock curl, sculpted blue wings, loop-jointed arms with starfish-shaped hands. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1915, from original designs by Rose O’Neill. Value Points: the trio are wearing original wedding party costumes of bride, groom and bridesmaid. $500/700

203. German All-Bisque Action Kewpies including Blunderboo 3 ½” (9 cm.) Each is all-bisque with classic Kewpie features of topknot, forelock curl, blue wings, including Kewpie Huggers, Blunderboo reclining on stomach with arms and legs outstretched, and seated Kewpie with head tilted to the side, holding pink kitten. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1915, from original designs by Rose O’Neill. Value Points: delightful group of auction Kewpies in playful poses. $400/600

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204. A Trio of German Bisque Miniature Kewpies 3” (8 cm.) -6” Including all-bisque Kewpie with unusual pose of down-tilted head, blue glass sleep eyes, closed mouth with beaming smile, blonde mohair wig on cut pate, loopjointed arms (repair to right arm stringing loop), incised 96 on head and torso, with red heart paper “Kewpie” label on front torso and original paper label on back torso. Along with two Kewpie cloth-bodied dolls, one as

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shoulderhead incised Germany 1387, and the other with flanged neck, each with newer cloth body, bisque hands, antique baby gown. Condition: generally excellent, but as noted. Comments: Germany, circa 1915, from original designs by Rose O’Neill. Value Points: rare variations of the classic Kewpie, especially glass-eyed wigged model. $600/900

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: c. (in circle). Comments: Germany, circa 1912, from original designs by Rose O’Neill. Value Points: rare action Kewpie depicting a charming scene. $800/1100

205. Rare German All-Bisque Kewpie and Doodledog Seated on Bench

27” (69 cm.) x 22” framed. The pencil sketch depicts two young children seated on carpet at quiet play including curly haired girl brushing the hair of her doll, and a young lad with striped bow tie, holding a book on his crossed legs. Signed O’Neill Latham in lower right corner, framed. Excellent condition. Rose O’Neill, circa 1900. $1200/1600

206. Framed Signed Pen and Ink Sketch “Children at Quiet Play” by Rose O’Neill

3 ½” (9 cm.) The bisque figurine depicts a seated Kewpie on yellow bisque bench, glancing sideways at Doodledog who is glancing back at him; Kewpie is holding a baby bottle which he offers to Doodledog.

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penthouse railing, the city skyline in the background, and stars in the sky, she in flowing evening garb, and he in formal wear including top hat. Signed O’Neill. Excellent condition. Rose O’Neill, circa 1900. $1200/1800

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lettered note below the drawing which explains the scene: “Clara had seen her talking with Tod on the corner one day”. The drawing is singed O’Neill. Framed. Excellent condition. Rose O’Neill, circa 1915, likely created under commission to illustrate a magazine story; a card attached to the back indicates its previous presence, #44, at the Wichita Art Association Galleries, titled “Rose O’Neill, A Flirt Doing Her Bit”. $1800/2800

29” (74 cm.) x 22”. The pen and ink drawing is heightened with yellow shading, and depicts a fashionable couple in conversation, she pressing her fingers against his chest and the two smiling flirtatiously, while in the background another woman with a young child is glancing backwards at the couple. There is a Rose O’Neill hand-

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and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: sought-after all-bisque “black stocking” doll is wearing pretty antique costume and bonnet. $500/700

211. German All-Bisque Character with Celluloid Toys 6” (15 cm.) One-piece all-bisque figure of young urchin with sculpted brown hair having forelock curls, painted brown side-glancing eyes, dot brows, pug nose, closed mouth with impish smile, sculpted white romper suit. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1915. Value Points: included with the dear fellow are five celluloid roly-doly miniature figures including Max, Mama Katzenjammer, and more. $200/300

212. Pair, German Bisque Dollhouse Gentleman and Lady

27” (69 cm.) x 22”. A framed pen and ink drawing depicts a woman with flowing garments and hair, drawn in the Art Nouveau manner, with letter detail “ Woman’s Activities Exhibit Hotel Commodore September 22nd-27th, 1924”. Excellent condition. Signed O’Neill. $900/1300

7” (18 cm.) Each has bisque shoulderhead, painted facial features, muslin body, bisque lower limbs, the woman with mohair wig and the gentleman with painted grey hair and sideburns. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1900. Value Points: each wears factory-original costume. $400/500

210. German All-Bisque Black Stocking Girl, 886, by Simon & Halbig

213. Bisque Lady Doll, 1159 Model, for the French Market

7” (18 cm.) All-bisque with swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, bright blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, slightly open mouth, tiny teeth, brunette mohair wig, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted thigh-high black ribbed stockings and brown one-strap shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 886 2. Comments: Simon

25” (64 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lower lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig in upswept manner, French composition and wooden

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fully-jointed body with shapely torso and elongated limbs, fine antique Edwardian costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S&H dep 1159 Germany 10 (head) Bébé Jumeau Diplome d’Honneur (body). Comments: Simon and Halbig for the French market, circa 1910, the doll was presented by Jumeau and later appeared in the 1912 SFBJ catalog. Value Points: very elegant lady with fashionable pose and costume of the early 1900 era, with choice bisque and original body. $1200/1600

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6” (15 cm.) -7”. Each has bisque shoulderhead depicting a slender faced lady, painted facial features, mohair wig, jointed bisque arms, muslin torso, bisque lower legs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1915. Value Points: wearing well-fitted fashionable costumes of the flapper era. $600/800

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nostrils, closed mouth, defined philtrum dimple, double chin, muslin stitch-jointed body, porcelain limbs, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1860. Value Points: rare model with richly-tinted complexion enhances the deeply sculpted features creating a highly-expressive face. $600/900

217. German Porcelain Lady with Highly-Stylized Coiffure 21” (53 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead of adult lady, slender face, elongated throat, black sculpted hair with unusual vertical finger curls at her forehead enhanced with feathered detail, her hair drawn back between fully-sculpted ears

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215. German Porcelain Doll with Especially Fine Facial Sculpting 30” (76 cm.) Pink-tinted porcelain shoulderhead with rounded facial modeling, black center-parted hair drawn smoothly into short uniform finger curls, blue painted eyes in deeply-defined eye sockets, black and red upper eyeliner, black single-stroke brows, circle accents at eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with very full lips, muslin stitch-jointed body, new bisque lower arms, antique costume includes paisley jacket and pocket watch on chair. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1865. Value Points: exceptional sculpting especially of eye sockets and around the mouth, fine quality of porcelain and painting. $600/900

216. German Porcelain Lady Doll with Pink-Tinted Complexion 25” (64 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead with very deeply-tinted complexion, black sculpted hair in short uniform finger curls, deeply-defined eye sockets with blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, rounded tip nose with accented

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into arranged curls at the back of head, muslin stitch-jointed body, porcelain hands, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: most unusual coiffure with carefully arranged curls, proud face. $700/900

218. Rare German Black Haired Porcelain Lady with Elaborately Arranged Curls 23â&#x20AC;? (58 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead with elongated full throat, black sculpted hair in deep waves behind the ears, fine stippling lines around the face, and loosely braided or coiled arrangements of very full hair at crown and back of head, painted facial features, muslin body, porcelain lower limbs, fine antique gown with long jacket, pagoda sleeves, undergarments, leather boots. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: very rare model with especially fine detail of painting and sculpting, superb coiffure. Ex-collection Legoland Museum of Antique Toys and Dolls. $1200/1500

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219. French Doll-Sized Wooden Church Pulpit and Altar with Brass Liturgical Vessels 17” (43 cm.) x 10”. The wooden pulpit has tiered shelving and altar, and is laid with brass liturgical vessel and symbols used in the celebration of mass, including chalice, paten, cruet set, rosary and more. Excellent condition. French, circa 1890. $700/1100

220. German All-Bisque Miniature Doll as Nun in Presentation Box 3” (8 cm.) All-bisque doll with jointed arms and legs, painted facial features, wearing original blue woolen nun’s habit with accessories, and presented in original glass-front box. Generally excellent. Germany, circa 1890. $200/300

221. Pair, French Paper Mache Children in Communion Costumes 3” (8 cm.) dolls. 5” x 3” box. Each is one-piece paper mache depicting a young boy and girl in communion costumes, holding candles, and mounted on original base with faux-stained glass window behind. The dolls are presented in original glass-front box with decoupage paper trim. For the French market, circa 1880. $200/300

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222. Fine Early Solid Carved Wooden Doll, ex-Legoland Museum Collection 18” (46 cm.) An elegant woman, having head, torso and skirt carved from a single piece of fine wood, 222. Detail doweljointed shoulders, elbows, and wrists with over-sized hands and separately sculpted fingers, very shapely torso with defined edges of gown and folds of skirt, flattened bosom, defined tiny waist. Slender-shaped face with elongated strong throat, exquisite detail of facial sculpting and ears, painted complexion and facial features, painted green gown. Condition: structurally excellent except one baby finger missing, excellent original finish on facial features and lower face, light over-paint on forehead, original finish of gown albeit scrubbed to pleasing patina, indications of original wig that is lacking. Comments: ex-collections Estrid Faurholt and Legoland Museum, described by Faurholt as “extraordinary”, and believed by her date from about 1580, although exact date of creation is uncertain. Value Points: an exceptional early wooden doll with compelling presence and remarkable degree of originality given her age. $5000/7500

223. French Paper Mache Lady in Original Nun’s Habit 19” (48 cm.) Paper mache shoulderhead with black painted pate, black enamel eyes, painted lashes and brows, pierced nostrils, slightly-parted lips with two square cut upper and one lower tooth, muslin shapely lady body. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1840, attributed to Andreas Voit. Value Points: fine original finish with blushed cheeks, the doll is wearing her original nun’s habit with coiffe, rosary, undergarments, woolen leggings, leather shoes. $1100/1700

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224. Elegant German Porcelain Lady with Unusual Coiffure 22” (56 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead of adult lady with elongated face and throat, black sculpted hair in elaborate fashion waved from forehead into large crown of curls that are formally arranged at the back of head and tumble into a large tendril at the neck, with unusual wide part at the crest that is decorated by a black hair ornament, painted facial features, large blue eyes, sculpted pierced ears, kid fashion body with gusset jointing, separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent, few rubs on hair at back of head. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: the elegant lady with rare coiffure wears a lovely early gown, undergarments, leather boots. Ex-collection Legoland Museum of Antique Toys and Dolls. $1100/1500

225. German Porcelain Lady Doll with Sculpted Topknot 16” (41 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead with rounded face, black sculpted hair with tight little curls at the center forehead and a coiled topknot at her crown with cascading curl down the back of her head, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, narrow nose, tiny closed mouth, muslin stitch-jointed body, leather arms, black silk dress. Condition: generally excellent, upper torso and arms are new. Comments: Germany, circa

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1880. Value Points: fashionable coiffure crowns her charming flirtatious expression. $500/700

226. German Porcelain Lady with Black Sculpted Hair 19” (48 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead with slender face and elongated throat, black sculpted hair waved around her face and captured in loosely coiled chignon, painted blue eyes, red and black eyeliner, single-stroke brows, closed mouth with center accent line, muslin stitch-jointed body, kid lower arms, antique costume. Condition: generally

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excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: elegant lady enhanced by slight pink tinting of complexion, lovely day dress and undergarments. $400/500

227. German Porcelain Lady Doll with Rare Coiffure 22” (56 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead with oval slender face, very elongated throat, sculpted shadedgrey hair waved back from face in deeply-defined striations, forming into an extended bun at the back of head, fully sculpted ears, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, aquiline nose, closed mouth, elongated slender kid

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body in the French manner, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, few typical paint rubs at back of bun. Comments: for the French market, circa 1850. Value Points: rare porcelain lady with dramatically-formed and shaded coiffure. $1200/1500

228. Two Paper Ephemera Related to Hans Christian Anderson 4” (10 cm.) x 4 ½” sketch, 10” screen. Including a delicate pencil sketch of the famed Danish fairy tale author, Hans Christian Anderson, seated at his table reading a book, signed J.J., mid-19thcentury. Along with a partial panel screen with leather edging decorated with paper panels signifying the important persons and events in the life of Anderson, mid-1900s. $500/800

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(body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1888. Value Points: luminous deep brown eyes are enhanced by rich eyeshadow, glazed highlights on lips, wearing antique red sateen frock with Belgian lace collar over original Jumeau chemise, undergarments, original Jumeau leather shoes with silk bows signed Paris Depose 9 and with bee symbol. $2800/3500

230. French Toiletry Set for Bébés in Original Box 6” (15 cm.) x 4”. Decorative box with fancy paper covers opens to reveal fitted interior with faux-tortoise mirror, comb, and hair pins, still tied in with original blue silk ribbons.

229. French Brown-Eyed Bisque Bébé, Size 9, by Emile Jumeau with Original Signed Shoes 21” (53 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eyeshadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, pierced ears, brunette hand-tied human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent, original body and body finish. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 9 (head, and artist checkmarks) Jumeau Medaille d’Or paris

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231. French Miniature Dinner Service in Original Presentation Box by CGB 10” (25 cm.) A firm-sided box with decorative paper covers has label on lid “Service de Table” and initials CBG, Paris. The box hinges open to reveal original well-fitted interior with red embossed paper lining and shelved arrangement, containing service for two in silver metal, and includes four plates, two cups and saucers, two goblets, two footed compotes, one double-handled footed bowl, two napkin rings, cutlery for two, two relish dishes, two knife rests, and four menu cards. Excellent condition. Original and never removed from original box. French, Cuperly, Blondel and Gerbeau, circa 1890. $500/800

232. French Doll’s Silk Scarf by Hermes in Original Box 8” (20 cm.) x 8”. The silk scarf depicts a pair of ornate bridals with blinders, curbed bits, and leather reins, labeled “Brides de Gala pour Hermes Paris”, is presented in original classic Hermes box with original label and Hermes ribbon. Excellent condition. French, Hermes, late 1900s. $200/300

brushstroked and multi-feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, coral-shaded lips, pierced ears, brunette hand-tied human hair wig over cork pate, French brown composition and wooden fully-jointed body, wearing antique golden silk dress with matching turban,undergarments, shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 7 (head, and artist checkmarks) Jumeau Medaille d;Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1886. Value Points: rare model with luminous flawless complexion, original body with matching original finish, lovely costume and signed Jumeau shoes. $4500/6500

233. Rare French Brown-Complexioned Bisque Bébé by Emile Jumeau with Signed Jumeau Shoes 17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head with amber-brown bisque complexion, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, lushly-painted lashes,

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235. Early English Wooden Doll in Petite Size 13” (33 cm.) All-wooden doll with one-piece egg-shaped head and torso with shapely front and flat back, brown enamel inset eyes, dot-painted lashes and brows, shaped nose, closed mouth with center thin line, blush spots on cheeks, brunette human hair, cloth arms, wooden legs with jointing at hips and knees. Condition: very good, original finish with some typical rubs, feet are replaced. Comments: England, end of 18th century. Value Points: charming facial expression with original painting, wearing early silk costume and bonnet. $1100/1500

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31” (79 cm.) All-wooden doll with one-piece carved head and torso, oval face, elongated throat, defined front torso, inset heavily lidded brown enamel eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth, aquiline nose, hemp wig, doweljointing at shoulders, elbows, hips, knees, and ankles, linen-covered lower legs and large feet, wearing early textured woven gown. Condition: very good, typical wear to finish with some light retouch. Comments: Continental, early 1800s. Value Points: grand size of the artfully carved early wooden doll. $2500/3500

237. A Trio of Chinese Wooden Dolls from Door of Hope Mission including Two Rare Children 6” (15 cm.) -11”. Each has carved wooden head, with detail of painted hair and tinted facial features, cloth body, two with carved wooden hands. Condition: generally excellent, some fading of Amah costume. Comments: Door of Hope Mission, circa 1920s. Value Points: included are two delightful young children with welldetailed multi-layered colorful costumes, one with cat face slippers. $1100/1500

238. Early Wooden Doll with Fully Articulated Body and Rare Swivel Neck

234. English Wooden Doll with Enamel Eyes 20” (51 cm.) All wooden doll with post-shaped head, enamel inset eyes, painted dot lashes and brows, blushed cheeks, closed mouth with slight lips, grey human hair arranged under coiffe, wooden legs jointed at hips and knees, wooden lower arms, fine antique gown. Condition: repainted finish of complexion, legs and arms, legs may be replaced. Comments: English, late 1700s. Value Points: fine presence of the elegant lady. $2200/2800

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13” (33 cm.) All-wooden doll with solid domed head, swivel head, dark enamel eyes, painted brown hair, incised age lines on forehead, closed mouth, dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees, and ankles, and with swivel waist. Condition: structurally excellent, head appears repainted, finish on feet very worn. Comments: Continental, early 1800s. Value Points: deluxe details of body articulation including swivel head and waist. $400/500

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240. Pair, Small German Bisque Dollhouse Dolls in Original Box 3 ½” (9 cm.) Each has bisque shoulderhead with black painted hair and facial features, pink muslin body with bisque limbs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1890. Value Points: the dolls are presented in original box, for the English-speaking market, with illustration of the dolls on the cover. $200/300

241. French Child’s Teaching Set for Porcelain Decoration 16” (41 cm.) x 11”. A wooden box with decorative paper cover and lettered label “Application du Decalque” hinges open to fitted interior containing an arrangement of porcelain bowls, vases and pitchers, along with various transfer scenes for applying to the porcelain as decoration, and with a paper instruction sheet “Petit Manuel du Decalomanie”. Very good condition, some wear to exterior paper cover, one bowl has chip. French, circa 1900. $300/500

239. Fine German Bisque Lady with Sculpted Fancy Hair and Bodice 25” (64 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead of adult lady with oval face, sculpted blonde hair with voluminous curls at her forehead, waved back behind her pierced ears, and forming casual curls at the back of head, painted facial features, outlined pale blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, sculpted bodice with bisque ruffle and blue ribbon at the throat, antique muslin stitch-jointed body, kid arms, wearing fine antique gown, undergarments, slippers. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: rarity factors include larger size, superbly-sculpted hair, pierced ears, fancy bodice. $700/900

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at the base, wire upper arms, wooden hands, original costume, is pushing a wire two-wheel carriage with little celluloid baby. When wound, the doll propels forward, pushing the carriage. Condition: mechanism functions fine, overall dusty costume and baby, lower bottom back of shoulderplate has hidden reglue and some chipping. Comments: Germany, circa 1890. Value Points: rarely found toy with well-functioning mechanism. $300/400

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19” (48 cm.) Solid domed bisque shoulderhead with oval face, elongated throat, large blue painted eyes with red and black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig, muslin stitch-jointed body with kid arms, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1860. Value Points: brilliantly-painted large blue eyes contrast wonderfully with the untinted bisque and blushed cheeks of the rare early model. $500/800

242. German Bisque Doll with Fancily Sculpted Blonde Hair 18” (46 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead with blonde sculpted hair deeply waved away from face into elaborate curls at the back and crown, framed by a braided crown coronet, painted blue upper-glancing eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, brown feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, commercial muslin stitch-jointed body, bisque lower arms, antique costume with early cotton print two-piece day dress, blouse, undergarments, sewn-on leather boots. Condition: generally excellent, reglue on right arm. Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: elaborately-sculpted hair with braided detail, beautiful painting, antique body and costume. $500/800

243. German Mechanical Toy “Little Girl with Carriage and Doll” 8” (20 cm.) A bisque shoulderhead doll with sculpted short blonde hair, painted blue eyes, closed mouth, cone shaped body with wheels hidden

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arms. Condition: generally excellent, body may not be original, repair at arm joints. Comments: French, circa 1865. Value Points: exquisite portrait face with unique expression, unusual jointing of head to shoulderplate. $1400/1800

12” (30 cm.) Bisque swivel head with unusual flange neck having raised edging, on bisque shoulderplate with dowel attachment, slender oval face, elongated throat, cobalt blue glass eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, arched brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, aquiline nose, closed mouth with upturned lip corners in slight smile, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid poupée body with bisque lower

246. French Maple Wood Etagere with Glassware and Accessories 9” (23 cm.) The four-tiered maple wood etagere with faux-bamboo

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styling is laden with a bounty of glassware and decorative accessories, including set of four green goblets with metal frames, trio of gold encrusted glassware with painted decorations including, pair of gilt metal candelabra, and five various miniature clocks. Generally excellent. French, circa 1890. $600/800

247. Petite Early French Bisque Bébé, 5/0, by Jules Steiner 10 ½” (27 cm.) Bisque socket head with very round plump face, brown glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with tiny outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde lambswool wig over Steiner pate, Steiner composition body jointed at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, antique costume. Condition: generally

excellent. Marks: 5/0. Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1880. Value Points: rare early model of Steiner bébé in petite cabinet size. $2800/4200

248. Early French Bisque Bébé Steiner with Gentle Expression 18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head with unusual cut pate at back of head, very high domed forehead and crown, rounded plump face, blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose-blushed eyeshadow, shaded eye corners and nostrils, slightly-parted lips with double row of tiny teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate, Steiner composition body with jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, wearing pretty antique dress, undergarments, bonnet, cream kidskin ankle boots. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Le Petit Parisien Bébé Steiner (body). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1880. Value Points: most endearing gentle expression with delicate blush on eyelids and cheeks, tiny teeth. $3000/4200

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face with deeply sculpted hair, fine quality of bisque, well-defined eye decoration. $500/700

21” (51 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead with very plump face turned slightly to the side, short blonde sculpted curls, cobalt blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, muslin stitch-jointed body with bisque lower limbs, painted brown boots with black trim, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1880. Value Points: brilliant cobalt blue eyes nicely contrast the pale complexion. $400/600

251. German Glass-Eyed Bisque Boy with Sculpted Grey Hat and Bodice 14” (36 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead depicting young lad, sculpted short light brown hair in loosely waved manner under sculpted grey brimmed cap with gilt-edged blue band and streamers, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth, sculpted bodice with giltedged collar, pink dotted neck bow, kid gusset-jointed body, bisque lower arms, grey velvet suit. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2. Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: rarity factors include glass eyes, sculpted hat and streamer, sculpted bodice. $600/900

250. German Bisque Sculpted Hair Boy with Glass Eyes 17” (43 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead turned to the right, very plump cheeks and chin, blonde sculpted hair in short tousled curls, fully sculpted ears, cobalt blue glass enamel eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, muslin stitch-jointed body, bisque lower arms, black velvet costume with lace collar. Condition: generally excellent, one thumb chipped. Comments: Germany, circa 1880. Value Points: very handsome

252. German Bisque Glass-Eyed Doll Known as Blue Scarf Lady 18” (46 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead, blonde sculpted flowing curls enclosed within a loosely draped blue head scarf, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils

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and eye corners, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, muslin stitch-jointed body, porcelain lower limbs, painted brown ankle boots, silk gown, undergarments. Condition: generally excellent, two right arms. Comments: Germany, circa 1880. Value Points: rare glass-eyed variation of the sought-after model known as “Blue Scarf Lady”. $700/900

21” (53 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead, sculpted brown hair with clusters of ringlet curls at her forehead and with hair drawn back into very full curls at the back, with decorative bisque hair bow, blue glass inset eyes, accented nostrils, painted lashes and brows, pierced ears, closed mouth, sculpted bodice with Dresden ruffled collar, gold beads and painted blue details, new muslin body, bisque lower limbs, silk costume, undergarments. Condition: generally excellent, restoration to hair bow. Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: rarity factors include brown hair, fancy coiffure, glass eyes, and very elegant bodice. $1200/1600

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254. French Bisque Bébé, Figure B, by Jules Steiner, with Original Signed Steiner Eyes 16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes which open and close by wire lever at the back of head, painted lashes, roseblushed eyeshadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, slightly parted lips with up-turned lip corners and double row of teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate, Steiner composition body with jointing at shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips and knees, pretty silk costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Figure B No.1 J. Steiner Bte SGDG Paris (body) J. Steiner (eyes) Le Petit Parisien (body). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1885. Value Points: beautiful bisque and complexion on the pretty bébé, with original signed body with original finish, original signed eyes. $2800/3500

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255. Wonderful Petite French Brown-Complexioned Bisque Bébé by Jules Steiner 8” (20 cm.) Bisque socket head with rich brown complexion, dark brown glass inset eyes, black painted lashes, black brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, slightly parted lips with little row of teeth, pierced ears, black mohair wig over Steiner pate, Steiner composition body jointed at shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips and knees. Condition: generally excellent, hands repainted. Marks: Le Parisien Bte SGDG A 1 (head) Le Petit Parisien Bébé Steiner (body). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1890. Value Points: beautiful complexion with original matching body, very rare in this petite size with fully articulated body, fine antique dress, undergarments, woven bonnet, and tiny French shoes. $1100/1500

256. French All-Bisque Flapper Girl with Rare Painted Brown Stockings 7 ½” (19 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque elongated slender torso, brown glass

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sleep eyes, painted lower lashes, single-stroke brows, slightly parted lips, auburn mohair wig, loop-jointed slender bisque arms and legs, thigh-high brown painted stockings, brown one-strap painted shoes with little bows, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ Paris 1. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1915. Value Points: rare all-bisque mignonette as flapper with rare brown stockings and shoes. $400/600

Steiner, circa 1884, very dear bébé with gentle smile, original dress, undergarments, silk bonnet, leather shoes. $3200/4500

258. German All-Bisque Black Stocking Doll by Simon and Halbig in Presentation for the French Market 5 ½” (14 cm.) doll. 13”l. box. Presented within a fancy box with silk edging and gilt-scrolled lid design, enclosing a lithograph of child holding a white kitten, is an elaborate arrangement of all-bisque mignonette and trousseau; the mignonette with swivel head, brown glass eyes, slightly parted lips, row of porcelain teeth, auburn mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, black stockings to above the knees, brown one-strap shoes; and the trousseau comprising two additional rose silk dresses, matching cap, purse, bonnets, and with various accessories including soap, perfume bottle, jump rope, scissors, sachet, brush, comb, and more. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890, for the French market. Value Points: beautifully detailed and preserved presentation in elegant box. $1200/1600

257. French Bisque Bébé Steiner, Figure C, with Original Boutique Label “A La Mignonette” 19” (48 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, long painted lashes, rose-blushed eyeshadow, wide fringed brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with upturned lip corners, shaded lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, cork pate, French composition body with jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent, original body and body finish. Marks: Steiner Paris Fre C 13 (head) A La Mignonette/Poupées et Bébés...Mon. Guigue, 4 rue Notre Dame de Lorette (paper label inside head). Comments: Jules

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260. Pair, German All-Bisque Googly Dolls and Velvet Googly Dog

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5” (13 cm.) dolls. 6”h. dog. Each has bisque swivel head on bisque torso, blue glass googly eyes, painted features, closed mouth with impish smiling expression, jointed bisque arms and legs, painted shoes and socks. Condition: generally excellent, the girl has a faint vertical hairline on forehead. Marks: 292.10 Comments: Germany, circa 1915. Value Points: the dear little pair are wearing original folklore costumes, and are offered in the company of a velvet pup, Dinkie, with glass googly eyes designed by Chloe Preston and made by Farnell, circa 1930. $500/800

261. All-Original German Bisque Googly, 323, by Marseille

259. German Bisque Pouty, 7246, by Gebruder Heubach in Folklore Costume 13” (33 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted long curly lashes, tiny feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with downcast pouty lips, blonde mohair wig with side curls, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 7246 3 Germany Heubach (in square). Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1915. Value Points: the endearing child with wistful expression, fine bisque, original body finish, wears elaborately detailed folklore costume of Eastern Europe with silver metallic jewelry and decoration, undergarments, red woolen stockings, black velvet cap, antique shoes. $1200/1800

7” (18 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass googly sleep eyes, painted lashes, single- stroke brows, pug nose, closed mouth with sweet smile, brunette mohair wig, paper mache body with jointing at shoulders and hips, painted socks and shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Germany 323 A 11/0 M. Comments: Marseille, circa 1920. Value Points: the dear little googly is wearing all-original folklore style costume, in unplayed with condition. $400/500 261.

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14” (36 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, flocked boyish hair, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with pouty expression, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Bruno Schmidt, circa 1915. Value Points: appealing pouty character, well-preserved flocked hair, toddler body with original finish, wearing well-detailed original Tyrolean costume. $1100/1500

14” (36 cm.) Pink tinted bisque socket head, tiny blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with primly shaped lips, brunette mohair wig with braided coronet, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, nicely costumed in cotton print school dress. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 6969 Germany Heubach (sunburst mark, head) (Dressel winged mark on torso). Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912. Value Points: rarer model with original signed body and body finish, original wig, lovely complexion. $1200/1800

264. American Wooden Lamb by Schoenhut 8” (20 cm.) All carved wood with socket head and hinged legs, deeply striated carving to simulate lambswool, painted yellow face and lower legs, brown painted eyes, black hooves, carved tail, with original bell. Excellent condition. American, Schoenhut, circa 1910. $300/500

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265. Grand German Bisque Character by Kestner, Size 20, with Labeled Baby Romper

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27” (69 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, two porcelain teeth, brunette mohair wig, composition bent limb baby body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: made in Germany 20 (head) Made in Germany (body). Comments: Kestner, circa 1915. Value Points: grand size, excellent bisque and complexion, original body and body finish, wearing antique romper suit with original label “Baby Fitz Creeper, Age 2”. $600/800

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266. American Wooden Toy “Clown on Circus Chariot” by Schoenhut 14” (36 cm.) Standing upon a wheeled circus chariot cart being pulled by wooden donkey with painted eyes is a wooden clown with painted features and original dotted costume. The cart has original red paint and lithographed paper designs depicting circus characters. When pulled along, the clown raises up and down, tugging at the donkey reins. Very good condition, wear to paper on outside of one wheel. American, Schoenhut, circa 1910, rare accessory from their famous circus. $800/1200

267. American Wooden Movie Camera “Spirit of Hollywood” in Original Box by Schoenhut 10” (25 cm.) Resting upon a wooden black tripod is a red wooden block “camera”: with lens and film rolls, and with metal handle designed to turn as though filming. With original gold paper label “Spirit of Hollywood, Trademark, US Pat. App’d For” and in original box with illustration of the toy and A. Schoenhut Co. label. Excellent condition. American, Schoenhut, circa 1925. $300/500

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black bear, elephant with tusks and snout, monkey with original hat and costume, male lion, tiger, and seal (glass eyes). Performers include three clowns, black dude ringleader, and bisque head lady acrobat. Accessories include wire ring cage, two yellow platforms, and one square base with ring. Good to very good condition overall. American, Schoenhut, circa 1910. $1500/2200

24â&#x20AC;? (61 cm.) x 24â&#x20AC;?. Posed upon the square circus platform are a grand variety of circus performers, animals and props. The wooden animals, each with original painted finish and painted eyes unless indicated, include donkey, giraffe, white horse with platform, single hump camel (one ear missing), single hump camel (glass eyes), double hump camel,

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269. American Wooden Character Girl, Model 309, by Schoenhut 19” (48 cm.) All-wooden carved doll, with socket head, intaglio brown painted eyes, black upper eyeliner, white eyedots, tinted brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth modeled with slightly parted lips and two beaded teeth, tacked-on brunette mohair bobbed wig, all-wooden spring-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Schoenhut Doll Pat. Jan.17,’11 USA & Foreign Country. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1912, model 309. Value Points: rare model with very expressive features, original finish, original knit teddy, stockings and Schoenhut shoes. $600/800

270. American Wooden Toy “Ski Jumper” in Original Box by Schoenhut 25” (64 cm.) A ski slope of heavy card stock with crusted

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snow finish, and wooden slope has a spring attachment at the lower end which, when released, causes the wooden skier on metal skies to propel forward, over the bar of the two American flags which could be set at different heights. The toy is preserved in (very worn) original colorful box with illustration of how the toy is designed to work. The box is labeled “Patented July 6, 1927, Model 8/27”. Skier is excellent, ski slope snow is a bit worn, overall good condition. Schoenhut, circa 1927. $300/500

271. American Wooden Characters from Teddy Roosevelt’s Safari Set by Schoenhut 8” (20 cm.) Teddy. Each is all-wooden with carved and painted details, including Teddy Roosevelt with his highly characterized hair, beard, spectacles, boots, and wearing original uniform (lacking helmet and rifle), native guide with original costume, gorilla with sculpted ears, rhino, alligator (leather feet not original), and single hump camel with glass eyes. Very good overall condition. American, Schoenhut, the set was introduced by the firm in 1909, to commemorate Teddy Roosevelt’s safari to Africa to collect specimens for the Smithsonian Museum. $3500/4500

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and white acrobat horse with platform. Accessories include six ladders, three chairs, one red square stand, two large barrels, one small barrel, two 200 lb. weights, one 100 lb. dumbbell weight, six wooden bowling pins, and two paper American Flags. Along with ringleader and hobo. Good to very good condition. American Schoenhut, their reduced size circus, circa 1915. $1500/2500

30â&#x20AC;? (76 cm.) l. x 27â&#x20AC;?h. A rectangular shaped platform supports the original canvas tent upon which are displayed a variety of painted eye circus animals and accessories which include elephant, donkey, male lion, brown horse, white poodle, spotted leopard, buffalo with horns,

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274. German Bisque Portrait of Princess Elizabeth by Schoneau 16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head with rounded facial shape, small blue glass sleep eyes in almond shape, mohair lashes, painted lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, slightly parted lips with accented details, four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair bobbed wig, composition five piece chubby toddler body, wearing rose cotton ruffled dress that appears original, undergarments, shoes, socks, felt cap, necklace. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Porzellanfabrick Burggrub Princess Elizabeth 3 1/ 2 made in Germany DRGM. Comments: Arthur Schoneau, 1931/2, the doll was made for two years only, depicting the beloved English princess as a toddler. Value Points: captivating beaming smile with impressed dimples on the portrait doll, with original body, body finish, and wig. $1100/1600

273. Fine Large Size of the Rare German Bisque Portrait of Princess Elizabeth 23” (58 cm.) Bisque socket head with rounded facial shape depicting a beaming faced child, small blue glass sleep eyes in almond shape, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, slightly parted lips with accented details, four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair bobbed wig, composition five piece chubby toddler body, wearing yellow cotton ruffled dress that appears original, undergarments, shoes, socks, straw hat. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Porzellanfabrick Burggrub Princess Elizabeth 6 1/ 2 made in Germany DRGM. Comments: Arthur Schoneau, 1931/2, the doll was made for two years only, in three sizes, this being the largest. Representing Princess Elizabeth at the age of three the doll was sculpted by German artist Caesar Schneider, and received the approval of the British royal family (the story of the doll is told in Cieslik’s German Doll Studies, page 309). Value Points: rare largest size, superior bisque and painting, unique

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275. All-Original German Bisque Character “Just Me” by Marseille 9” (23 cm.) Bisque socket head with painted rosy complexion, blue glass sleep and side-glancing eyes, painted lashes, one-stroke brows, pug nose, tiny closed mouth, blushed cheeks, blonde mohair wig, composition toddler body with jointing at shoulders and hips, modeled bent right elbow. Condition: generally excellent, typical paint rubs for this model under the wig. Marks: Just Me Registered Germany A 310/7/0 M. Comments: Marseille, circa 1930, the doll has old ink script papers indicating name of doll “Diane” and date 1935. Value Points: all original, the doll has beautiful facial painting, original wig, original body with original finish, and is wearing factory original costume and shoes. $700/900

276. German Bisque Miniature Doll, 1078, by Simon & Halbig in Woven Presentation Egg 7 ½” (19 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, open mouth, row of teeth, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1078 Simon & Halbig S&H Germany 3/0. Comments: Simon and Halbig, presentation for the French market, circa 1900. Value Points: the petite doll is arranged in woven egg-shaped basket with fancy trim, in original antique costume, and with additional bonnets and accessories. $500/700

277. Very Rare and All-Original Italian Cloth “Prosperity Baby” by Lenci 15” (38 cm.) Molded cloth head with multi-layered oil-painted complexion, hair and features, short tan curls with modeled details, large rounded pale blue

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eyes with encircling lashes, dash brows, rounded nose with accented nostrils, rosebud-shaped lips, firmly stuffed torso, jointed toddler-style arms and legs of oilpainted sculpted cloth, Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Lenci (original paper label). Comments: Lenci, the model, marked as “Prosperity Baby”, was introduced by Lenci in 1929. Value Points: very rare doll, few examples exist today especially in this superb original condition, and wearing original pink organdy dress with felt flower accents, matching petticoat and booties, linen diaper with pink scalloped edging. The actual doll appears in the book, Lenci, The History and the Dolls, by Nancy Lazenby, page 143. $1600/2200

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280. German Bisque Pouting Character, 7602, with Flocked Hair by Gebruder Heubach 15” (38 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, brown flocked hair, intaglio blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, white eyedots, accented nostrils, closed mouth with downcast lips, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, some small rubs to flocked hair at back of head. Marks: 7602 Germany Heubach (sunburst). Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1915. Value Points: wellrendered depiction of solemn-faced young lad. $400/500

278. Handsome German Bisque Character with Deeply Sculpted Dimples by Gebruder Heubach 21” (53 cm.) Pink-tinted bisque shoulderhead, sculpted blonde hair with forelock curl and side curls, blue intaglio eyes with large black pupils, red and black upper eyeliner, one-stroke brows, shaded eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with very full dimpled lips, impressed dimples at lip corners and cheeks, pin-jointed kid body with bisque lower arms, antique boy’s costume and woolen jacket, saddle shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 8 Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912. Value Points: very handsome doll with exceptionally fine sculpting, excellent bisque. $800/1100

279. German Bisque Crying Character by Gebruder Heubach 16” (41 cm.) Pink-tinted bisque shoulderhead with solid dome, painted blonde boyish hair, deeply sculpted features with narrow blue squinting eyes, scowling wrinkles at brows and eye corners, painted lashes, closed mouth in wailing expression, shaded lips and tongue, kid pin-jointed body, bisque forearms, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 5 Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912. Value Points: notably realistic sculpting of the most unhappy young lad, enhanced by choice bisque and painting. $400/600

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281. German Bisque Character by Gebruder Heubach with Quizzical Smile 10” (25 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, brown sculpted hair with forelock curls, intaglio blue side-glancing tiny eyes, tiny brows, closed mouth modeled as though open with defined tongue and row of beaded upper teeth, composition body jointed at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1 Heubach (in square) Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912. Value Points: rare model with quizzical smile enhanced by impressed laughter lines, antique Tyrolean costume. $400/600

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282. Petite German Bisque Art Character with Painted Eyes, Model 185, by Kestner 12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted facial features, pale blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with smiling expression, row of beaded teeth, brunette mohair wig over original plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 185. Comments: Kestner, circa 1910. Value Points: very dear child with impressed cheek dimples, gentle smile, lovely antique costume, original body and body finish, original wig. $1200/1500

283. Petite German Bisque Character, 101, “Marie” by Kammer and Reinhardt 12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted facial features, tiny blue eyes, black upper eye liner, single-stroke narrow brows, accented nostrils of rounded nose, closed mouth with downcast

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pouty expression, accent line between the lips, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden balljointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R 30 101. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, from their art character reform series, circa 1909, the model marketed as “Marie”. Value Points: all original little doll with original body, body finish, wig, nice old costume and shoes may be factory original. $1100/1600

Marks: Happifats Germany (original paper label on one). Comments: Happifats Family, based upon the drawings of American artist, Charles Twelvetrees, include Mr. and Mrs. Happifats and their two children, circa 1915. Value Points: rare to find complete family group. Included is a German porcelain tea service from Royal Rudolstadt with playful scenes of the Happifats figures. $800/1200

285. French Dollhouse Bathroom “Lavatory” in Original Presentation Box 10” (25 cm.) x 10”. Presented intact inside heavy card box with label “Lavatory” on the front is a complete bathroom ensemble including Maerklin shower with attached water heater, tub, water tank, and various accessories including towels, lotions, soaps and more. Excellent condition. For the French market, circa 1900. $800/1200

284. Four German All-Bisque Happifats Family and Porcelain Happifats Tea Service 4” (10 cm.) - 4 ½”. Including four all-bisque amusing figures with chubby faces and tummies, loop-jointed arms, modeled forelock curls, painted brown eyes in half moon shape, tiny smiling mouth, modeled costumes. Condition: generally excellent.

286. German Porcelain Bathing Doll with Rare Brown Sculpted Hair 14” (36 cm.) Porcelain one-piece figure of bathing doll posed standing with arms held in front of body and little hands clasped, brown sculpted hair with well-defined brushstrokes and feathering around the forehead, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, one-stroke brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with very full lips. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1880, early model of the doll known as “Frozen Charlotte”, designed as a play doll at the seaside with ability to float. Value Points: overall pink tinted complexion, unusually fine detail of hair sculpting. $400/500

287. German Bisque Bye-Lo Baby with Three Tiny All-Bisque Bye-lo Babies 9” (23 cm.) Solid domed bisque head with flanged neck, lightly-tinted baby hair and brows, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, closed mouth with downcast lips, original muslin baby body and celluloid hands, wearing original muslin gown and with blue celluloid pin “Bye-lo Baby, K&K”. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: copr. by Grace S. Putnam, made in Germany (cloth bodied). 4886 (4998, 4999, model numbers incised on all-bisque models). Comments: Bye-Lo Baby, designed by Grace Putnam, produced in Germany under commission from the New York firm of George Borgfeldt, circa 1925. Value Points: rare petite size of the cloth-bodied model; the three all-bisque babes are in wonderful variation poses, one with original paper label. $500/700

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288. German Bisque Character, “Siegfried”, by Kestner with Steiff Pup 12” (30 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, painted brown baby hair and brows, small almond-shaped brown glass sleep eyes, accented nostrils, closed mouth with shaded lips, composition baby body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Siegfried Made in Germany 272. Comments: Kestner, circa 1920. Value Points: rare model with very fine quality of bisque and sculpting, included is brown mohair pup with brown glass eyes by Steiff. $400/600

289. Rare Large Size German Bisque “Just Me” by Marseille in Factory-Original Costume 13” (33 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep and side-glancing googly-like eyes, painted lashes, short dash brows, button-shaped nose, closed mouth with rosebud-shaped lips, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition body with jointing at shoulders and hips, modeled bent right elbow. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Germany 310 A 0 M. Comments: Marseille, circa 1928, early production of their trademarked character “Just Me”. Value Points: rare large size of the innocentappearing mischievous child, with original body, wig, body finish, and factory costume. $1100/1400

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silk with lace sleeves, lace cap, undergarments, antique aqua silk shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Figure B no.1 J. Steiner Bte SGDG Paris (head) Le Petit Parisien (body). J. Steiner (eyes). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1885. Value Points: especially beautiful example of the rarer Steiner bébé model with lovely bisque, original body and body finish. $2800/3500

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290. French Bisque Bébé Steiner, Figure B, with Steiner Signed Eyes 16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head with rounded facial shape, dark blue glass sleep eyes that operate from wire lever at back of head, delicately painted lashes, widely arched brows, rose-blushed eyeshadow, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, shaded and outlined lips, two rows of tiny porcelain teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate, original Steiner composition fully-jointed body with straight wrists, lovely costume of antique aqua

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12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark painted lashes, rose-blushed eyeshadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth with slightly parted lips, two rows of tiny porcelain teeth, pierced ears, French composition and wooden fully jointed body, wearing beautiful antique embroidered dress, undergarments, stockings, black leather shoes and silk brocade bonnet with blue silk ribbon. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: A.T. 2 . Comments: Andre Thuillier, circa 1888. Value Points: few examples of the petite A.T. bébé exist, indicating their great rarity of production; this example with especially pretty face, deep blue eyes, original body and body finish. $5000/7500

292. French Ebony Wooden Chair with Stenciled Decorations 11” (28 cm.) Of ebonypainted wood with fancily

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carved spindles that are decorated with gilt and red designs, the chair features a padded seat. Very good except wear and spotting of chair seat. French, circa 1885. $300/400

293. French Bisque Bébé Jumeau for Au Bon Marche with Original Signed Shoes 17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark painted eyeliner, lushly painted lashes, blushed eyeshadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 7 (head and artist checkmarks) Bébé du Bon Marche (store label). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1888, the doll was offered by the Paris department store, Au Bon Marche. Value

Points: beautiful rosy complexion and splendid deep eyes, original body and body finish, original Jumeau blue flowered chemise dress and Jumeau leather shoes signed “Paris Depose 7” with bee symbol. $2800/4200

294. French Bisque Bébé with Splendid Blue Eyes and Lovely Complexion by Mothereau 28” (71 cm.) Bisque socket head with plump face, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted dark lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners and shaded nostrils, closed mouth with very full lips, brunette hand-tied human hair wig, cork pate, early French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, silk costume. Condition: generally excellent, tiny flake on upper right eyelid. Marks: B 10 M. Comments: Mothereau, circa 1882. Value Points: gorgeous bébé with splendid eyes, very fine bisque with delicate complexion and blush. $7500/9500

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brows, closed mouth with pert smile, original mohair wig in elaborate coiffure. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: gentle expression, original wig. $400/600

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295. Rare German Porcelain Doll with Wonderful Long Ringlet Curls 21” (53 cm.) Pink-tinted porcelain shoulderhead with oval face and elongated slender throat, black sculpted hair drawn smoothly around the sides of face and arranged in very full ringlet curls that extend completely around the back of head tumbling onto her shoulders, painted blue eyes in well-defined eye sockets, red and black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, strong tapered nose with pointy tip, blushed cheeks, muslin stitch-jointed body, porcelain lower limbs, cupped hands, painted stocking tassels and black ankle boots, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 18590, Value Points: rare model with outstanding coiffure, beautifully shaded complexion, original porcelain limbs, and with two blue award ribbons from UFDC national conventions (1959, 1990). $1100/1600

296. Early German Pink-Tinted Porcelain Doll Head with Modeled Bosom 5” (13 cm.) Pink-tinted porcelain shoulderhead with oval face and slender elongated throat, black sculpted hair in graduated length finger curls around the head, blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, closed mouth, blushed cheeks, shaped bosom. Condition: a one piece reglue at corner of right shoulder that is imperceptible on exterior, otherwise excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1860. Value Points: rare model with lustrous complexion, dignified presence. $400/500

297. German Porcelain Doll Head with Original Wig 5” (13 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead with solid dome, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single-stroke 296.

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13” (33 cm.) Porcelain half doll depicting a slender-bodied woman with very elaborately arranged brown hair with two long ringlet curls onto her shoulders, dramaticallypainted facial features, arms

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outstretched with very long fingers, apple held in left hand, with original lamp attachment being covered by a layered skirt of sea shells. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1910. Value Points: rare half doll with exquisite sculpting and original shell skirt as lamp cover. $700/900

299. French Porcelain Poupée by Leontine Rohmer with Beautiful Facial Painting 15” (38 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead with delicately blushed complexion, painted blue eyes with thick black upper eyeliner, delicately painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, unpierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupée body with gusset jointing, porcelain arms to above the elbows, lovely antique white pique costume, undergarments, leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent, body a bit darkened. Comments: French, circa 1860, Leontine Rohmer. Value Points: very fine quality of porcelain enhances the finely painted features of the beautiful early poupée with original body and porcelain arms. $2500/3200

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300. 19th Century Walnut Doll’s Bed with Inlay Design 27” (69 cm.) l. The four poster bed of fine walnut frame has footboard and headboard of alternating inlay stripes, and is fitted with textured velvet cushion and pillow. Excellent condition. For the French market, circa 1860. $300/500

301. English Poured Wax Doll in the Montanari Manner 22” (56 cm.) Poured wax shoulderhead, blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, accented nostrils, closed mouth with shaded lips, blonde mohair wig with inserted tendrils, softlystuffed muslin body, wax lower limbs, bare feet. Condition: very good, some complexion fading, two fingers chipped. Comments: English, in the Montanari manner, circa 1885. Value Points: gentle-featured child is wearing

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original silk and lace dress, undergarments, stockings, shoes, and with watch and fob. $500/800

302. French Doll Trunk and Two Fine Early Pique Dresses for Large Bébés 21” (53 cm.) The wooden doll trunk has original canvas cover and wooden slat trim, with lift-out tray, linen-lined interior. Included are two white pique dresses suitable for 32”-34” bébé with exceptional detail of soutache embroidery. Excellent condition. French, circa 1875. $700/900

303. German All-Bisque Doll with Purple Lustre Boots 5” (13 cm.) One-piece all-bisque doll with blonde sculpted hair drawn back from face into short pageboy curls and held by a black hair band, painted blue eyes, red and black eyeliner, single-stroke brows, arms held in front of body, pained purple lustre ankle boots and purple bows. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: the model known as “Alice in Wonderland” for its resemblance to Alice in the John Tenniel illustrations for the original edition of that book, with luxury purple lustre boots. $300/400

304. American Wooden Doll by Joel Ellis 15” (38 cm.) All-wooden doll except metal hands and feet, carved details of face and hair with painted-over-gesso finish, painted brown eyes, black and red upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, closed mouth, graduated-length finger curls, dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees. Condition: original finish albeit paint rubs on face and hair, hands attached in reverse. Comments: Joel Ellis, circa 1875. Value Points: hardto-find larger size of the sturdy American doll. $400/500

305. Five Very Fine 19th Century Beaded Bags 8” (20 cm.) x 6”. Each is constructed of vibrantly designed tiny beads in a variety of patterns including scenic, floral, tapestry and more, four with metal clasps and frames, and one with drawstring closure. Generally excellent. Late 1800s. $800/1100

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306. Rare American Gutta Percha/Rubber Doll by I.R. Comb

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25” (64 cm.) Molded rubber (gutta percha) shoulderhead with very plump cheeks and chin, sculpted short blonde curly hair, painted facial features, blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, closed mouth, muslin stitch-jointed body with sewn-on stockings, black leather boots, cotton print gown, undergarments. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: I.R. Comb (incised on back shoulderplate). Comments: Mid-1800s, the India Rubber Company (I.R. Comb) of Massachusetts was one of the first American firms to revel in the benefits of imported rubber, their major product being boots and rain coats, while the production of dolls such as this example was of very limited production. That limited production, plus its natural tendency to do what rubber does, turn hard in the winter and gummy in the summer, explains the great rarity of the doll today. Value Points: very rare to find and exceptionally well-maintained example of a rare American doll. $1400/2100

307. German Bisque Doll with Sculpted Blonde Hair and Bonnet 16” (41 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead of plump-faced girl, blonde sculpted hair with forehead bangs and long flowing curls topped by a pale blue bonnet with bright blue streamers, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with downcast pensive lips, muslin stitchjointed body, bisque lower arms, stitched-on stockings and leather shoes, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 188. Value Points: pretty shy-faced model whose expression is enhanced by childlike coiffure and bonnet. $500/800

308. German Bisque Sculpted Hair Lady with Rarer Brown Hair 15” (38 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead of lady with oval face and elongated throat, sculpted brown hair with tight cluster of curls at the forehead, and waved backward to a cluster of ringlet curls at the back held by a sculpted wide barrette, sculpted pierced ears, muslin stitchjointed body, sewn-on stockings and black kidskin shoes, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. 308.

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Comments: Germany, circa 1870, a nearly identical model to #151 with decorative variations. Value Points: rarity factors include brown hair, fancy coiffure, and pierced ears. $500/700

309. German Bisque Lady Doll with Sculpted Blonde Hair and Bodice 19” (48 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead, blonde sculpted hair waved from her face, with braided loop at her crown and loosely braided coil around the back of her head frames a cluster of ringlet curls, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, pierced ears, sculpted bodice with defined tucks and impressed hole for jewelry insertion, muslin body with stitched-on red stockings and leather boots, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: elaborate coiffure and well-defined bodice. $500/700

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310. German Bisque Lady Doll Head with Sculpted Bodice 5 ½” (14 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead of adult lady with brown sculpted hair in deep looped curls at the sides of her head and forming into ringlet curls at the back crown, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, closed mouth, sculpted bodice with gilt-edged blue bow and gilt-edged shaded pink collar. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: rarity factors include brown hair, fancy sculpted bodice. $400/500

5” (13 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead with blonde sculpted hair arranged with a dainty braided loop at the front crown and thick braids drawn behind the sculpted pierced ears and enclosing a cluster of ringlet curls at the back of head, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth with center accent line, sculpted bodice with defined tucks, impressed hole at throat for jewelry insertion. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: rare coiffure, glass eyes, fancy bodice with jewelry insertion. $400/600

312. German Bisque Glass-Eyed Lady Doll with Rare Brown Sculpted Hair and Dresden Decorations 16” (41 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead of adult lady, brown sculpted hair with tightly-clustered tiny curls at the forehead that are framed by pink Dresden roses at the crown and above the pierced ears, cobalt blue glass eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, painted blue blouse with Dresden ruffled collar edged with gilt beads, muslin stitch-jointed body, bisque lower arms, coral velvet dress, undergarments. Condition: generally excellent, some repair on hair bows, finger chipped. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: rarity factors include brown hair, cobalt blue glass eyes, fancy Dresden ruffles and bows. $800/1100

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314. French Luxury Marotte with Rare Double-Faced Doll 13” (33 cm.) Hidden within a firm-sided cone with amusing hand-painted silk cover is a bisque head doll with doublefaces; on one side is a crying face with blue glass eyes and mouth modeled open as though crying, and on the other is a happy child with blue glass eyes and closed mouth. The marotte has a carved bone handle which is used to move the bisque head up from its hide-away inside the cone, twirl around to reveal the alternate faces, and then retract to hide the head. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1880. Value Points: very rare luxury quality marotte with intricate details, rare bisque heads. $1200/1800

315. Painting on Porcelain “Young Girl with Books” in Gilded Wooden Frame 6” (15 cm.) The oval porcelain painting depicts a semi-profile view of a young girl with windblown brunette hair enclosed in a red scarf, carrying her slate and school books, in wooden oval frame with carved rosebuds and leaves having rich gold leaf finish. Excellent condition. Late 1800s. $400/600

316. French Wooden Maitrise Model Chest of Drawers with Fragonard Style Painting 11” (28 cm.) The wooden chest of drawers in the 18th century style features two drawers, white marble top, and bronze drawer pulls and ornamental mounts, and has original ochre painted finish with hand-painted scene in the Fragonard style, excellent condition. French, mid1900s in the 18th century style. $600/900 313, 314.

313. Early French Bisque Bébé by Schmitt et Fils with Original Signed Body 19” (48 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump face, delicate complexion, blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve-blushed eyeshadow, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over original Schmitt plaster pate, composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, antique costume and bonnet, great tan leather shoes with silk rosettes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bte SGDG 3 (head) Sch (in shield, on derriere). Comments: Schmitt et Fils, circa 1880. Value Points: beautiful early model of the rare bébé whose plump face nicely contrasts the delicate complexion, original wig, pate, body finish. $7500/9500

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317. French Bisque Poupée in Beautiful Original Silk Wedding Ensemble 17” (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kidedged bisque shoulderplate, cobalt blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, ears pierced into head, original blonde mohair wig over

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cork pate, French kid poupĂŠe body with shapely torso, gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees, stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent, Marks: 4 (head and shoulders). Comments: attributed to Barrois, circa 1860. Value Points: the beautiful brilliant-

eyed poupĂŠe is wearing her elaborate original ivory silk satin wedding gown with extended train, with matching cap trimmed with orange blossom and floral trim, reticule, undergarments, ivory kidskin handstitched slippers. Ex-collection Dina Vierney. $2800/3500

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318. French Bisque Bébé L’Intrepide by Emile Jumeau for Roullet et Decamps 23” (58 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, lushly painted lashes, mauve318. Mark blushed eyeshadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and accented lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with kidcovered hinged jointing at hips allowing freely swinging legs, beautiful antique aqua silk and lace dress, bonnet, undergarments, stockings, black leather French shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: L’Intrepide R.D, Bte SGDG (and artist checkmarks). Comments: the walking system was deposed by Roullet & Decamps in 1892, with bisque head made by Jumeau; this is the second version of the model. Value Points: rare model with full L’Intrepide markings on the head, in fine state of preservation, lovely face. $2600/2800

319. German Bisque Miniature Doll in Original Box 7 ½” (19 cm.) Waistup bisque doll with jointed arms, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, slightly parted lips, brunette mohair wig, cloth torso and legs, bisque lower legs, painted socks and shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 150 4. Comments: Kestner, circa 1915. Value Points: wearing silk harem style costume and turban, the doll is presented in her original store box with lithographed image of genie on the lid. $300/500

320. French Bisque Bébé Jumeau, Size 11, with Original Signed Shoes and Box 25” (64 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, lushly painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, open mouth, shaded and outlined lips, row of porcelain teeth, pierced ears, antique brunette mohair wig over original sparse Jumeau mohair wig and cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (artist check marks on head). Bébé Jumeau Diplome

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d’Honneur (body label). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1895. Value Points: very pretty bébé wears early chemise dress and knitted cap, has original Jumeau earrings, stockings and black kidskin shoes signed “Depose Paris 11” with bee symbol, and is presented in her original labeled Jumeau box. $2800/3500

321. German Bisque Miniature Doll, 878, by Simon and Halbig for the French Market

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6” (15 cm.) doll, 7” x 10” box. Presented within a box with decorative rose paper cover and lithographed image of a child is a small bisque doll with blue glass eyes, open mouth, blonde mohair wig, composition body jointed at shoulders and hips, painted shoes and socks. The doll has an elaborate trousseau which is still in its original arrangement within the box including additional dresses, undergarments, bonnets, accessories and more, and the doll is wearing a very fine rose faille dress and bonnet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 878. Comments: for the French market, circa 1900. Value Points: beautiful arrangement with fine detailed costumes and accessories, original lush wig, silk costume on doll. $1200/1600

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322. German Bisque Glass-Eyed Character, 7550, by Gebruder Heubach with Googly-Eyed Dog 16” (41 cm.) Pink-tinted bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth modeled as though open with little stuck-out tongue, auburn mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 7550 7 Heubach (sunburst) Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1915. Value Points: rare model with captivating expression, finest bisque and painting, included is her own velvet pup with brown glass googly side-glancing eyes. $1100/1500

323. Nippon Bisque Character Googly with Blue Glass Eyes 13” (33 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, brushstroked hair with forelock curl, blue glass side-glancing googly eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth with impish smile, impressed cheek dimples, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: M (in scalloped circle) Nippon. Comments: Japan, circa 1920. Value Points: charming fellow with impish expression. $300/500

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324. German Bisque Googly by Recknagel 7” (18 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass side-glancing googly eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth, paper mache body with

painted shoes and socks, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: R 37 A 13/0. Comments: Recknagel, circa 1918. Value Points: rare-to-find googly with enchanting expression. $300/500

325. German AllBisque Googly, Model 217 6 ½” (17 cm.) Allbisque doll has onepiece bisque head and torso, blue glass googly eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils and brows, closed mouth with impish expression, brunette mohair wig, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted blue socks and black one-strap shoes, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 217 16 (head) 16 (arms and legs). Comments: jolly faced googly with wonderful expression. $400/600

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with prim smile, blonde mohair wig, composition toddler body jointed at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 133 HS (intertwined) Germany. Comments: Herm Steiner, circa 1918. Value Points: the impish googly has original wig and wears factory original costume; also included is a pair of all-bisque googlies posed as little boxers. $400/600

326. German All-Bisque Googly, Model 189, with Steiff Jocko 5” (13 cm.) All-bisque doll with swivel head, plump face, brown glass side-glancing googly sleep eyes, painted lashes, singlestroke brows, closed mouth with impish smile, brunette mohair wig, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted blue socks and black one-strap shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 189 4 ½. Comments: Germany, circa 1915. Value Points: the moon-faced imp has wonderful expression and googly eyes, included is Steiff mohair monkey “Jocko” with underscored Steiff button and original Jocko label. $300/500

327. All-Original German Bisque Googly by Herm Steiner with Two Little Googly Friends 8” (20 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep and sideglancing googly eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth

328. Rare German All-Bisque Googly with Jointed Elbows and Knees, Original Box 5” (13 cm.) Chubby bisque swivel head on chubby bisque torso, brown glass sleep and side-glancing googly eyes, long painted lashes, singlestroke brows, tiny pug nose, little impish smile on closed mouth, loop-jointing at shoulders and hips, jointed elbows and knees, painted socks and brown one-strap shoes, brunette mohair bobbed wig. Condition: generally excellent, faint hairline at back of head. Marks: 112 1 (head and torso) (Kestner crown and streamer label on torso). Comments: Kestner, circa 1915. Value Points: rare googly with jointing at elbows and knees, original mohair wig, original paper label and cardboard box with Kestner label. $800/1200

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accented nostrils, closed mouth with downcast pouting lips, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 7246 3 Germany Heubach (sunburst) Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1915. Value Points: wistfulfaced glass-eyed child is wearing pretty antique cotton dress and matching kidskin shoes. $1100/1400 329.

329. German Bisque Flirty-Eyed “Mein Lieblilng” by Kammer and Reinhardt in Original Costume 24” (62 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep and “flirty” eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed flapper body with side-hip jointing. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 117n 62. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1915. Value Points: the flapper era variation of “Mein Liebling” with beautiful original wig and original organdy dress and lace-edged bonnet, undergarments, socks and shoes. $1200/1600

332. German Bisque Character, Model 101, “Marie” by Kammer and Reinhardt 12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head,

330. Pair, German Bisque Flapper Era Dolls by K*R with Original Label 6” (15 cm.) Each has bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, slightly parted lips, teeth, blonde mohair wig, composition body with walking style legs, painted black socks and brown two-strap shoes, antique undergarments. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S&H K*R 15. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1915. Value points: one has original K*R paper label. $300/500

331. Petite German Bisque Glass-Eyed Character, 7246, by Gebruder Heubach 330.

12” (30 cm.) Pink-tinted bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, feathered brows,

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painted facial features, blue painted eyes with heavy eyelids, black upper eyeliner, accented nostrils, closed mouth, brunette human hair, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R 30 101. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1910, “Marie” from the firm’s art character series. Value Points: pouty-faced girl with very nice bisque has factory-original costume. $800/1100

333. German Bisque Character “Baby Peggy” by Amberg 17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with pursed lips, brunette human hair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, nicely-costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Germany 1924 c. L. A & S NY 50 972/3. Comments: portrait doll of the silent film child star, Baby Peggy Montgomery, made in Germany for Amberg,

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circa 1925. Value Points: rare portrait model, has very fine bisque and painting, mohair lashes, well-sculpted details. $1100/1400

334. German Bisque Doll, “Baby Betty”, by Marseille 11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, closed mouth, slightly-parted lips, four tiny teeth, brunette mohair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: made in Germany A M Baby Betty 6/0 DRGM. Comments: Marseille, circa 1910. Value Points: charming dimpled smile, factory original costume and cap. $300/500

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8” (20 cm.) Bisque socket head, sculpted short curly hair, blue intaglio eyes, white eyedots, closed mouth with dimpled cheeks, composition bent limb baby body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Heubach (in square) Germany (and illegible model numbers). Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1915. Value Points: well-modeled doll with fine antique costume. $400/500

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336. German Bisque Dimpled Character by Gebruder Heubach with Unique Body 17” (43 cm.) Pink-tinted bisque socket head, intaglio blue eyes in deeply-set sockets glancing to the side, white eyedots, small feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth in smiling expression with row of beaded teeth, deeply-impressed cheek dimples, brunette mohair wig, slender composition body jointed at hips and shoulders, composition arms modeled bent at the elbows with expressively-posed fingers, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 6 Heubach (square) Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912. Value Points: rare model with wonderful dimpled expression, original rare body style. $1100/1500

337. Large German Bisque Topknot Googly, 252, by Marseille for Borgfeldt 12” (30 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head with sculpted brown hair forming into a topknot with forelock curls, painted googly side-glancing eyes, white eyedots, black upper eyeliner, one-stroke brows, little pug nose, closed mouth with little smile, composition toddler body with jointing at shoulders and hips, antique lace dress, shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: G.B. 252 Germany A 0 M DRMR. Comments: Marseille for Borgfeldt, circa 1918. Value Points: rarer large size of the delightful googly has original body and body finish, choice bisque. $700/900

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338. Rare German Bisque Topknot Googly by Gebruder Heubach 8” (20 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown sculpted hair with side curls and topknot at crown, painted blue side-glancing googly eyes, single-stroke upper eyeliner, single- stroke brows, closed mouth, paper mache body jointed at shoulders and hips, painted white socks and brown one-strap

shoes, antique costume. Marks: 1 Heubach (in square) Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1915. Value Points: rare model with most unusual hair style and lip shape. $500/750

339. Two German Bisque Painted Eye Googlies by Marseille 7” (18 cm.) Each has bisque socket head, sculpted short brown hair, blue painted side-glancing googly eyes, dash brows, pug nose, closed mouth, five-piece paper mache toddler body, painted shoes and socks. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 210 A 10/0 M (girl) 322 A 10/0 M (body). Comments: Marseille, from their series of googly imps. Value Points: delightful mischievous characters, each with factory original costume. $500/700

340. Two German Bisque Miniature Painted Eye Googlies 6 ½” (17 cm.) -7”. Each has bisque socket head with solid dome, painted brown hair, blue painted sideglancing googly eyes, singlestroke brows, pug nose, closed mouth, five-piece paper mache toddler body, painted shoes and socks. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: R 46 A (girl) 320 A 10/0 M (boy). Comments: Germany, circa 1920, Recknagel and Marseille. Value Points: the little girl has painted blue hair band and is wearing factory-original costume, the little boy wears linen suit. $400/600

341. Large German Bisque Art Character, 101, “Peter” by Kammer and Reinhardt

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20” (51 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted facial features, black and incised upper eyeliner, one-stroke brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with very full pouting lips, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R 101 50. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1910, from the firm’s art character reform series, the model was marketed as “Peter”. Value Points: larger size with very fine quality of bisque and sculpting, very choice matte bisque, original body and body finish, flawless condition. $1800/2500

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layered original costume and bonnet. $800/1200

343. A Trio of German AllBisque Hebee-Shebee Dolls

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342. Rare German Bisque Toddler, Model 220, by Kestner

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13” (33 cm.) Bisque socket head, small brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, outlined lips, two porcelain upper teeth, brunette mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F made in Germany 10 JDK 220. Comments: Kestner, circa 1915. Value Points: rare model has choice bisque and painting, original wig, pate, original toddler body and body finish, multi-

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7” (18 cm.) and 9”. Each is all-bisque, depicting a young toddler with head tucked into stomach, over-sized bald pate, painted round blue eyes, button nose, upside-down comma-shaped lips, painted white smock, loopjointed bisque arms, sculpted blue or rose bisque slippers. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1915, the figures were designed by American artist, Charles Twelvetrees, who had made his fame designing character-like children for postcards and books. Value Points: wonderful characters, he with painted blue slippers, she with painted pink slippers, one in rare larger size, two with original paper labels. $600/900

344. Large German All-Bisque Doll with Pretty Antique Costume 11” (28 cm.) One-piece chubby bisque head and torso, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig, loop-jointed bisque arms and

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legs, pink ribbed stockings, black one-strap shoes. Condition: generally excellent, very faint hairline at back of head. Marks: 150 5 (head and arms). Comments: Kestner, circa 1910. Value Points: rare grand size of the all-bisque doll, with beautiful antique costume. $400/500

345. Very Pretty German Bisque Child, 1299, by Simon & Halbig 11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, tiny open mouth, two porcelain upper teeth, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden balljointed body, pretty costume. Condition: generally excellent, original body and body finish Marks: 1299 Simon & Halbig 3 ½. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1910. Value Points: very dear child in appealing petite size, with uniquely modeled mouth and exceptional impressed cheek dimples. $600/800

346. Beautiful German Bisque Character, Model 117A, “Mein Liebling”, by Kammer and Reinhardt 18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, small brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners,

closed mouth with shaded lips, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R 117/A Simon & Halbig 46. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912, the model marketed as “Mein Susser Liebling” (my sweet darling). Value Points: beautiful example of the beloved favorite, very fine modeling and bisque, original wig, body, body finish, lovely multi-layered antique costume and shoes. $2800/3500

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347. Beautiful Grand French Bisque Bébé Jumeau, Size 15, with Signed Jumeau Shoes 30” (76 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, dark curly lashes, widely-arched brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, dimpled chin, separately modeled pierced ears, brunette human hair over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 15 (and artist checkmarks on head) Bébé Jumeau Diplome d’Honneur (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1888, wonderful large size of the brown-eyed bébé with beautiful bisque and painting, original signed body and body finish, and wearing a superb antique dress with rich embroidery, undergarments, socks, and leather shoes signed “Bébé Jumeau Depose 15”. $4500/6500

348. Sonneberg Bisque Character Doll as Jester with Blinking Eyes 14” (36 cm.) Bisque head with flanged neck, highly characterized features, brown glass eyes, painted clown features, closed mouth with smiling expression, row of painted teeth, wooden block torso with bellows mechanism, wire upper arms, wooden legs and hands, painted red stockings and black ankle shoes. Condition: generally excellent, Marks: H 3. Comments: Sonneberg, circa 1890, when bellows is squeezed, the eyes blink open and closed and the clown claps her cymbals. Value

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Points: amusing blinking eye toy, the highlycharacterized toy wears original jester costume. $800/1100

349. French Bisque Poupée by Gaultier with Original Chemise and Jewelry 15” (38 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kidedged bisque 349. shoulderplate, brown glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, kid poupée body with shapely torso, stitched and separated fingers, wearing original muslin chemise, pearl necklace, earrings. Condition: generally excellent, tiny flake bottom right eye rim. Marks: 2 (head and shoulders). Comments: Gaultier, circa 1875. Value Points: very sturdy body, original wig, costume, jewelry. $1200/1800

350. Collection of Accessories for French Poupées or Small Bébés 7” (18 cm.) l, travel case. Including oval travel case with leather handles and straps, above-the-elbow tan kidskin gloves, white fur collar in original green box, blue velvet hair band with black lace trim, woven bonnet with white feather trim, lady’s corset with blue edging, blue enamel bed warmer, eggshaped purse, mother-of-pearl fan with painted blue flowers on silk blades with lid of original box having label of Paris shop; and pair of blue garters. Very good condition. French, circa 1875. $600/900

351. French Bisque Bébé E.J. by Emile Jumeau with Original Jumeau Chemise, Wig and Hair Comb 16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, amber-brown paperweight glass eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose E. 7 J. (and artist checkmarks on head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1884. Value Points: very beautiful golden-amber eyes of great depth, choice bisque, original signed body and body finish, original Jumeau blue flowered chemise, original wig with original Jumeau hair comb at the crown. $3500/4500

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lashes, broad rounded nose, closed mouth with downcast pouty lips, auburn mohair wig, composition bent limb baby body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 22 SFBJ 252 Paris 2. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1912. Value Points: rare model from their art character series with wonderful expression, excellent bisque and painting, original body, body finish and costume. $1400/1800

354. French “Toilette de Poupée” in Original Presentation Box 10” (25 cm.) x 7”. The heavy card stock box with original label “Toilette” contains well-fitted interior with pewter washbowl and pitcher, lidded jar, mirror, brush and comb, and various sachet, soaps, puff, and more, all still tied into original box. The box has CBG label of Cuperly, Blondel and Gerbeau, circa 1890. $300/500

355. Petite French Bisque Bébé in Original Costume with 1931 International Exposition Label 8” (20 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, single-stroke brows, slightly parted lips, row of tiny porcelain teeth, auburn mohair wig, French composition and wooden fully jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 60 Paris 14/0. Comments: SFBJ,

352. French Softpaste Picnic Service with Wicker Hamper 6” (15 cm.) l. platter. Presented in original woven wicker hamper is a set of softpaste dishes including round platter, oval platter, relish dish, and eleven plates, each with unique designs in red and blue, floral borders and centered various medallion picnic-themed scenes of girl and her dog; cutlery is included. Excellent condition. French, 1930s. $300/500

353. Delightful French Bisque Character, 252, by SFBJ in Petite Size 10” (25 cm.) Bisque socket head with plump facial modeling, blue/green glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted

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circa 1930. Value Points: pristine condition with beautiful painting, the little bébé wears original folklore costume and has original paper label “International Exposition Bébé Jumeau Paris 1931”. $600/900

356. French Bisque Character, 236, by SFBJ with Original Toddler Body 9” (23 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with modeled tongue between the laughing lips, two beaded teeth, brunette mohair curly wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, red woolen sailor suit. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 236 Paris 0. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1915. Value Points: charming little toddler with fine complexion, original body and body finish. $800/1200

357. French Bisque Bébé Jumeau, Amber Brown Paperweight Eyes, Signed E.J. Shoes 17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with upturned lip corners, pierced ears, brunette

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hand-tied human hair wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau SGDG 7 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: generally excellent. Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1888. Value Points: especially beautiful amber eyes, antique white pique dress that is twin to #358, undergarments, socks, leather shoes incised “E.J.Depose”. $2800/3500

358. French Bisque Bébé E.J. by Emile Jumeau with Original Wig and Hair Comb, Signed Jumeau Shoes

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19” (48 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve-blushed eyeshadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, separately-modeled pierced ears, original blonde mohair wig over cork pate, original Jumeau comb in hair, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose E 8 J (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1884. Value Points: pretty deposed model of bébé has original wig and hair comb, original signed body, matching pique dress to #357, and signed Jumeau shoes “Paris Bébé” with bee symbol. $2800/3800

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359. Gorgeous French Bisque Bébé by Schmitt et Fils with Splendid Eyes 30” (76 cm.) Bisque socket head with very delicate complexion, pear-shaped face, very deep pale blue glass paperweight eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented shaded lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, pretty silk dress and bonnet. Condition: bisque excellent, body is heavily repainted, body is original except for lower arms and hands which are replaced. Marks: Sch (in shield) 8. Comments: Schmitt et Fils, circa 1880. Value Points: very beautiful face with finest bisque and painting, luminous eyes. $4000/5000

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360. Beautiful French Bisque Bébé A.T. by Andre Thuillier 25” (64 cm.) Bisque socket head with very full cheeks, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve-blushed eyeshadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined lips, dimpled chin and philtrum, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, wearing pretty purple silk dress with lace trim, undergarments, socks, leather shoes, silk and lace frou-frou bonnet. Condition: generally excellent, tiny flake at corner of right eye, body is appropriate size and of the correct era albeit by Jumeau. Marks: A 12 T (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Andre Thuillier, circa 1886. Value Points: lovely angelic expression with fine creamy bisque, dramatically deep eyes, fine antique wig and bonnet. $8000/11,000

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361. Very Beautiful and Rare French Bisque Paris Bébé by Emile Jumeau

copyright lawsuit against Danel & Cie in 1892, Jumeau won the rights to the use of the Paris Bébé name, and in consequence created his own Paris Bébé which is this model. It is a highly characterized face, closely resembling Jumeau’s 223 character series which appeared shortly thereafter. Value Points: the rarity of the bébé, both in model and size, is complemented by superb sculpting, bisque and painting. $3000/3800

32” (81 cm.) Bisque socket head with highly characterized features, almond-shaped blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose-blushed eyeshadow, widely arched brushstroked brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, separately modeled pierced ears, brunette hand-tied human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body, lovely antique silk dress. Condition: dime-sized one-piece reglue at the high crown rim with over-paint, otherwise excellent, original body and body finish. Marks: Paris Bébé Tete Jumeau 14 (red stamp) 14 (incised). Comments: Emile Jumeau, after winning his

362. Collection of French Accessories for Gentlemen Poupées or Small Bébés 4” (10 cm.) l. Papeterie. Including red leather “Papeterie” with gilt lettering which hinges open to reveal well-fitted interior, bone dominoes in wooden box, two checkers game boards, walnut box with

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sliding lid containing colored bone game pieces, bandolero rifle, bronzed pistol, boxing gloves, metal notebook with attached pencil, lotto game, ormolu champagne urn with bottle, and silk- lined robe. Generally excellent. French, circa 1875. $500/700

363. French Bisque Bébé by Leon Casimir Bru with Antique Mariner Costume and Signed Bru Shoes 21” (53 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate with modeled bosom and shoulderblades, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and multi-feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, rose-blushed eyeshadow, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, kid bébé body with Chevrot hinged upper legs, wooden lower legs, bisque forearms with separately sculpted fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bru Jne 9 (head and shoulders). Comments: Bru, Chevrot epoch, circa 1886. Value Points: fine bisque and painting, original sturdy body with perfect bisque hands, wonderful antique costume including original leather shoes signed “Bru Jne Paris”. $12,000/15,000

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366. American Fully Articulated Wooden “Mr. Peanut” 9” (23 cm.) All-wooden doll whose torso and head is in the shape of a peanut, with painted peanut shell details and painted face with outlined monocle; his arms and legs are segmented wood so he can be nicely posed, and he has a wooden blue top hat on his head that is labeled “Mr. Peanut”. Cameo, 1930s from their series of advertising dolls designed by Joseph Kallus. Excellent condition. $300/400

367. American Character Doll “Popeye” with Rare “Century of Progress Chicago 1933” Sticker 8” (20 cm.) Composition head with highly-characterized features to depict the “Popeye” character, exaggerated jaw, painted line-drawing features, wooden pipe, wooden blue sailor cap, one-piece composition elongated torso with painted classic Popeye costume, exaggerated musculature of wooden jointed arms, wooden legs with jointing at knees and

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364. German Bisque Art Character, Model 112, by Kammer and Reinhardt 22” (54 cm.) Bisque socket head, deeply-defined eye sockets, painted dark blue eyes, thick upper eyeliner, one-stroke tapered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth modeled as though open, shaded lips, two beaded upper teeth, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, well-costumed in sailor suit. Condition: professional restoration at left of left eye to temple, otherwise excellent, original body and body finish. Marks: K*R 112 54. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, from their art character series, circa 1910. Value Points: excellent detail of modeling with well-defined features, fine bisque and painting on the rare character. $2500/3500

365. Two Plush Play Dogs Including Steiff Terrier 200” (508 cm.) Including golden mohair terrier with black spotting, amber glass eyes, original Steiff button in ear (some light sparseness to chest mohair). And plush English bulldog with glass eyes, wearing original black woolen cape and cap. Circa 1940s. $400/500

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hips, oversize orange wooden shoes. Marks: “King Features Syn. Inc,1935” (foot). Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Circa 1935, with Popeye tattoos on each arm, and a label from Chicago 1933 Century of Progress exhibition. Value Points: rare comic figure perfectly captures his cartoon illustrations. $300/400

368. German Bisque Toddler, Hilda, by Kestner

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18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, delicately painted lashes, incised eyeliner, lightly feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open

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mouth, outlined lips, two porcelain upper teeth, auburn mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F made in Germany 13 237 JDK Jr 1914 c. Hilda Ges Gesch N.1070. Comments: Kestner, circa 1914. Value Points: fabulous example of the trademarked Hilda doll, with rarer toddler body having superb definition of chubby limbs, very fine modeling and bisque of face, wonderful antique character costume. $2200/2800

369. Nine German Paper Mache Easter Eggs as Candy Containers 2” (5 cm.) -7”. Each is of paper mache with colorful lithographed paper cover and decoupage, each separating at the center for access to the candy box interior which is lined with further decorative papers. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1930s. $200/400

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370. American Blonde Ponytail Barbie, #1, with Original Stand and Early Costumes 11â&#x20AC;? (28 cm.) All hard plastic with heart-shaped face, painted side-glancing eyes with outlined irises and thick dark eyeliner, smoky eyeshadow, V-shaped eyebrows, closed mouth, bright red lips and nails, blonde ponytail, soft curly bangs, jointing at shoulders and hips, holes in feet for posing. Condition: near mint, very light fading of torso. Marks: Barbie Pats. Pend c. MCMLVIII by Mattel Inc (torso) Japan (right foot). Comments: Barbie, Mattel, their #1 issue of Barbie, 1958/58. Value Points: most soughtafter model of Barbie in well-preserved condition; also included is her original two-prong stand marked Japan and Mattel International, gold hoop earrings, and three original shoes with holes to accommodate the stand along with the following early costumes: Apple Print Sheath, Resort Set #963 (missing bracelet), Floral Petticoat #921 (panties missing), Cotton Casual #912, Evening Splendor #961 (missing sheath, pearls and earrings), Barbie-Q #962, Suburban Shopper #969 (necklace missing), Winter Holiday #975, Picnic Set #967. The doll is being sold from the original family owner. $1800/2800

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