Saying Good-Bye, Coming Home

Saying Good -bye, Coming Home x

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This book is based upon an antique doll collection auctioned by Theriault’s of Annapolis, Maryland.

Design: Travis Hammond

Photography: Gerald Nelson, Marcus Chacona

Senior Conservator: Terry Lanford

Conservators: Hana Holbrook, Scott Netro, Marie Kocourkova

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ISBN 978-1-944881-39-3

Printed in Hong Kong, China

As dolls say goodbye to a home where they have lived for many years, it’s also a time when they are passing to their next abode. Thus, saying good-bye, but also coming home. Wise collectors know that dolls are not passing through our lives, but we are passing through theirs. x

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1. 13” Dainty French Bisque Poupée with Bisque Arms and Splendid Costume

13. 18” Beautiful French Bisque “Bébé Modele” by Leon Casimir Bru with Splendid Eyes

16. 20” Outstanding German Bisque Character, Model 111, by Simon & Halbig, in Superb Original Costume

20. 11” Beautiful French Bisque Bébé by Gaultier with Early Block Letter Markings

23. 21” Rare French Bisque Bébé with Dramatic Large Eyes Attributed to Henri Delcroix

29. 18” Beautiful French Bisque Poupée by Adelaide Huret with Wooden Articulated Body

38. 16 ½” German Bisque Art Character. Model 112, With Rare Painted Teeth, Original Scottish Costume

41. 18” Outstanding French Bisque Bébé A.T. by Andre Thuillier, size 7, with Bisque Hands

50. 28” Extremely Rare and Wonderful French Bisque Bébé, Series F, by Jules Steiner 58. 33” Beautiful French Bisque Bébé by Jules Steiner, Figure B, in Grand Size

82. 23” Gorgeous French Bisque Bébé by Leon Casimir Bru with Signed Bru Shoes

89. 14” French Porcelain Poupée by Leontine Rohmer with Trunk and Trousseau

92. 24” Lovely French Bisque Bébé Triste by Emile Jumeau with Antique Costume and Signed Shoes

130. 15” All-Original French Bisque Art Character “Gretchen” by Kammer and Reinhardt

146. 28” Beautiful French Blue-Eyed Bébé Triste by Emile Jumeau

1. Dainty French Bisque Poupée with Bisque Arms and Splendid Costume

13” (33 cm.) Pale bisque shoulder head with very plump face, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, very daintily-painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, unpierced ears, blonde mohair wig with braided coiffure, shapely kid poupée body with tiny waist, well-rounded derriere, gusset-jointing at hips and knees, kid-over-wooden upper arms, bisque arms to above the elbows, well-sculpted bisque hands with defined knuckles and

nails. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: French, Barrois, circa 1860. Value Points: beautiful early poupée in desirable petite size, brilliant eyes, rare bisque arms, wearing splendid costume of ice blue silk twopiece gown with hand-made lace trim, undergarments including wired hoop skirt, stockings with rare blue garters having ormolu clasps, leather heeled boots, leather purse, and blue velvet and woven bonnet. Ex-Ursula Brecht Collection. $4000/5000

2. French Gilt Chair with Mirrored Back, with Early Velvet Cat

8” (20 cm.) Metalframed rocking chair with gilt finish has beveled oval mirror serving as back rest, and velvet seat with fringed detail, French. Along with early brown velvet cat with handpainted details and black bead eyes, German, circa 1900. Excellent condition. $400/500

3. French All-Bisque Mignonette in Original Costume with Gift Box

5” (13 cm.) Bisque swivel head on bisque torso, cobalt blue glass eyes, painted lashes and brows, tiny accented nostrils, closed mouth, blushed cheeks, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white stockings and brown two-strap heels. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1882. Value Points: especially

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beautiful face on the tiny doll, beautiful antique costume and bonnet, and presented in early gift box with blue silk interior pillow. $700/900

4. German All-Bisque Miniature in Original Costume and Skis

3 ½” (9 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows,

accented nostrils, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, painted shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1900. Value Points: beautiful face, original wig, original traditional costume and with original wooden skis. $300/400

5. Petite French Bisque Bébé Figure A, in Original Brittany Costume

8 ½” (22 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils closed mouth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition body jointed at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Steiner Paris F 1 1 (head) Le Petit Parisien Bébé Steiner (body). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1890. Value Points: all-original petite French bébé, original body and body finish, wearing well-detailed Brittany costume with elaborate embroidery. $1200/1700

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6. Beautiful French Bisque Poupée by Emile Jumeau with Original Signed Body

18” (46 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, rose blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid gusset-jointed poupée body. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: 4 (head and shoulder) Jumeau

Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Condition: generally excellent, body especially sturdy.

Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878.

Value Points: very fine luminous bisque with gleaming patina, beautiful painting around the eyes enhances their deep spiral threading, lovely antique costume. $2800/3600

7. Two Early French Parasols for Poupées

7” (18 cm.) -8”. Including metal-handled parasol with yellow finish, blue silk patterned cover with fringed edging, attributed to Maison Huret (excellent condition, missing tip) and bone-handled parasol with blue silk cover and ivory fringed edging (structurally excellent, silk frail). French, circa 1865, the original silk cover of yellow-handle is especially beautiful and of petite scale. $500/700

8. French Bisque Smiling Poupée by Leon Casimir Bru with Rare Bisque Hands

13” (33 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kidedged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with dark iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with shaded lips, upturned lip corners as though smiling, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate with elaborately-arranged original coiffure, kid poupée body with square-cut collarette and bisque hands. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: C (head and shoulderplate). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, 1872. Value Points: fine original state of preservation of the exquisitely beautiful doll, original coiffure, bisque hands, original costume, undergarments, shoes. Ex-Mildred Seeley Collection. $3200/3800

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9. French Early Boite de Bon-Bons

9” (23 cm.) l. 6”h. The carton box in the shape of a bombe-shaped chest of drawers with gold-edging and lithographed paper finish to simulate inlays, with gilt ormolu feet and gilt metal drawer pulls originated as elegant candy box (boite de bon-bons) from prestigious Parisian confiterie. Excellent condition. French, circa 1875. $400/500

10. French Bisque Smiling Poupée

by Leon Casimir

Bru, C Model

13” (33 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderhead,

blue glass inset eyes with darker blue outer rims, dark eyeliner, rose blushed eye shadow, feathered brows, painted lashes and nostrils, closed mouth with upturned lip corners as though smiling, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupée body with gusset jointing. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: C (head and shoulderplate). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, his distinctive model was deposed in 1872. Value Points: beautiful face enhanced by finest complexion and painting, sturdy original body, original costume. $2500/3500

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11. Wonderful Collection of French Miniature Accessories for Poupées

7” (18 cm.) purple parasol. Included is parasol with bone handle and purple silk cover; parasol with bone handle and (frail) green silk cover; set of bone miniature dominoes in original decorated box, leather purse with silver studs and original attached leather belt, cream kidskin gloves, white fur muff in original green cylinder box, gilt metal jewel box with tiny rhinestone doll ring, bone opera glasses with Paris scenes, and an assortment of doll jewelry including beads, rosary, watch and fob. Excellent condition. French, circa 1875. $1100/1300

12. French Toilette Table with Original Lace and Fabric Cover and Porcelain Accessories

19” (48 cm.) The wooden toilette table has an attached oval mirror and is fitted with rosepatterned fabric with lace edging and decorative silk ribbons, and is set with original attached porcelain wash bowl and pitcher along with matching covered jars and boxes, and with fauxbone brushes and combs. Excellent condition. French, circa 1890. $800/1100

13. Beautiful French Bisque “Bébé Modele” by Leon Casimir Bru with Splendid Eyes

18” (46 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head with delicate pale complexion contrasting very plump cheeks and chin, almond-shaped brown glass paperweight eyes, dark eyeliner, mauve eye shadow, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and accented lips, pierced ears, original handstitched blonde mohair wig over cork pate, all-wooden fully-articulated body with dowel and pin jointing at shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees and ankles, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 5 (head) N3C-34 (impressed symbols on back torso). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, his earliest version of his Bébé Modele, 1879. Value Points: extremely rare bébé with exceptional quality of bisque, sculpting and painting, splendid eyes, early signed wooden fully-articulated body with maker’s mark. $22,000/27,000

14. Wonderful and Very Rare French Leather Character Dolls in Original Costumes

5 ½” (14 cm.) Each is a very firmly stuffed all leather baby with pressed facial features on swivel head, impasto painted blonde hair, oil painted complexion and facial features, outlined blue eyes, “O” shaped mouth, bent limb body with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1915, the studio maker of the dolls, of which very few are known to exist, remains unknown although some clues indicate their origin as examples of the dolls of the Russian/ Paris emigre movement of post WWI. Value Points: rare little dolls with expert craftsmanship, original finish, wearing their original matching brother and sister costumes which are also beautifully crafted. $3500/4500

15. French Toilette Set for Poupée in Original Presentation Box

10” (25 cm.) x 4 ½” x 7 ½”. The wooden presentation box with lithographed paper box and lettering “Toilette” on the lid hinges open to reveal a mirrored inside lid along with a porcelain toilette set comprising 3”h. pitcher, matching wash bowl, tiny bowl, three lidded jars and boxes and various other accessories. Excellent condition. French, circa 1875, the presentation sets were offered in Parisian store Etrennes catalogs. $500/700

16. Outstanding German Bisque Character, Model 111, by Simon & Halbig, in Superb Original Costume

20” (51 cm.) Bisque socket head with fine characterization of cheek bones and chin, almond-shaped blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, widely-arched brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, auburn mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 111 7. Comments: Simon and Halbig, possibly for Kammer and Reinhardt’s art character series, this being the glass-eyed version of the 111 character which was registered in 1910; just as with the 112 and 114 models it was likely created with either painted eye or this sleep-eyed version. Value Points: the extremely rare model has finest quality of bisque and painting, original body and body finish, compelling wistful expression, and outstanding original rose silk costume comprising dress with matching bonnet and reticule, undergarments, socks, shoes, and rose silk parasol. $15,000/19,000

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17. Important 18th Century English Wooden Doll with Fine Costume and Accessories

26” (66 cm.) One piece wooden head and torso with unusual shaping of face, generously modeled high bosom, high domed forehead, pronounced dark enamel inset eyes with carved definition of eye sockets, painted lashes, dot-outlined brows, tiny closed mouth, typical cheek blush spots, light brown wig with arranged coiffure, sculpted ears, cloth upper arms, wooden lower arms with spatula shaped hands, dowel and pin-jointed hips and knees. Condition: generally excellent, very fine minor professional retouch. Comments: English, mid-1700s, it is oral tradition, but not documented, that the doll was originally the property of the aristocratic Childs family of the Wanstead House of Essex. The doll’s splendid size and distinctive portraiture bearing certainly verifies a lofty origin, and as it was acquired by its present owner many years ago from a private unnamed resident of that immediate area, the legend seems likely. Value Points: the carving of the facial features is magnificent, from the dramatic presentation of the eyes to the strong throat which is softened by the dainty tiny chin point. The doll is wearing superb early costume, likely original to the doll, of Lampas silk with enhanced garlands of flowers, crewel embroidered petticoat, woven stockings, green silk slippers with floral trim, padded velvet bi-corn hat with gilt metallic trim, tiny beaded necklace with prismatic medallion and carries a stiffened Lampas silk reticule. $60,000/85,000

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Above: Petticoat, silk slippers, bi-corn hat; Left: Necklace

Including a 14”h. stays for lady, of two parts with lacing at one

18. Early Embroidered Cap and Lady’s Stays with Important Provenance

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side and hooks at the other, heavily boned with baleen whale bones, and of densely-patterned woven silk. And fitted cap whose silk is covered with thickly embroidered metallic gilt, trimmed with a border of lace and having gilt tassels at the crown, with stiff buckram lining. The stays and bonnet are preserved in an early box along with an early handwritten invoice from 1704 detailing fabrics and trims purchased for Lady Child of Wanstead House of Essex, and which include materials likely used in the construction of these two articles. English, early 1700s. $2500/3500

19. Early Hand-Drawn Historical Paper Doll

Costumes in Frame

21” (53 cm.) x 30” frame. 7”-8” costumes. Twelve costumes and one doll are presented in the framed arrangement under glass; some costumes illustrated and painted by the artist and others are hand-painted from printed images. Each costume is accompanied by a finelylettered note indicating the name of the costume and its year of appearance such as “worn at the Fancy Ball at Carlton House July 15 1819” and “Court Dress 1822”. Excellent condition. English, early 1800s. $500/700

19.1. Child’s Early Wooden Desk with Hand-Carved Details

46” (117 cm.) h. x 25”w, x 13”d. The dark oak desk has arched crest above two paneled upper doors opening to shelved interior, narrow drop front which hinges open to provide a writing surface, and two lower doors which open to three fitted drawers. The wood is very thick, and the doors are attached with handcast iron hinges. Early 1800s.

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20. Beautiful French Bisque Bébé by Gaultier with Early Block Letter Markings

11” (28 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass enamel inset eyes with spiral threading, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose-blushed eyeshadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lip, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid bébé body with gusset-jointing at hips and knees, bisque forearms, antique costume and undergarments. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F 3 G (head and shoulderplate). Comments: Gaultier, early period bébé from the illustrious firm, circa 1880. Value Points: very beautiful face on the rare early model, with original kid body, perfect bisque hands. $4500/5500

21. French Gilded Salon Chair with Tufted Silk Seat and Hidden Compartment

12” (30 cm.) The wooden chair with bamboo-style carvings and fancy finials is gilt finished and has (frail) silk upholstered seat with deep tufting and braid edging. The seat lifts up to reveal a hidden compartment below. Excellent condition. French, circa 1870. $400/500

22. French Mahogany Marble Top Toilette Table with Accessories for Poupée

20” (51 cm.) (including mirror). The mahogany wooden toilette table with white marble top and attached bracket frame for mirror has fancy spindled carving, and is fitted with wash bowl and pitcher set along with matching lidded jars and other accessories. Excellent condition. French, circa 1875. $600/800

23. Rare French Bisque Bébé with Dramatic Large Eyes Attributed to Henri Delcroix

21” (53 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump cheeks, dramatically-large brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils of tiny nose, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined lips, pierced ears blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 7. Comments: attributed to Henri Delcroix, circa 1888, the model is identical to his dolls incised “Pan”. Value Points: captivating expression with contrasting wide eyes and shy expression, especially lovely bisque for this model, original body and body finish, original wig, beautiful antique costume comprising velvet dress, silk and organza bonnet, undergarments, stockings, leather shoes signed Alart. $4500/5500

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24. Early Grodertal Wooden Doll with Beautifully-Painted Hair and Original Costume

9” (23 cm.) All-wooden doll with one-piece head and torso, elongated neck, painted black hair with shaded curls framing her forehead and spit curls above each ear, carved yellow tuck comb at her crown, painted brown eyes with upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, bow-shaped lips, blushed cheeks, shapely bosom and tiny waist, dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, painted red shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Grodnertal, circa 1840. Value Points: wonderful state of preservation, the doll has original painting, and is wearing her original costume comprising black taffeta gown with lace trim, beaded necklace and earrings, undergarments. $1200/1600

25. Rare Tiny Grodnertal Wooden Doll with Original Costume

4” (10 cm.) All wooden doll with one-piece head and shapely torso, painted black hair with sculpted tuck comb at the crown, scalloped curls around the face, painted facial features, wooden limbs with jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, painted red slippers. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Grodnertal, circa 1840. Value Points: well-preserved original condition of the early doll, wearing original dress and undergarments, especially fine painting of curls onto the forehead. $400/500

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26. Tiny Grodnertal Wooden Doll with Articulated Body and Original Costume

4” (10 cm.) All wooden doll with one-piece head and shapely torso, painted black hair, scalloped curls around the face, painted facial features, wooden limbs with jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, painted red slippers. Condition: original finish with some paint flakes at sides of head. Comments: Grodnertal, circa 1840. Value Points:

nicely painted facial features, wearing original costume with sewn-on shoes and including bonnet. $400/500

27. Grodnertal Wooden Doll with Sculpted Tuck-Comb

15” (38 cm.) All-wooden doll with one-piece head and torso, elongated neck, painted black hair with feathered curls framing her forehead, carved tuck comb at her crown, painted brown eyes, accented nostrils, bowshaped lips, blushed cheeks, pierced ears, shapely bosom and tiny waist, dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, painted red shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Grodnertal, circa 1840. Value Points: well-preserved early wooden doll with deeply sculpted brushmarks of hair, fine original finish, original earrings. $1400/1800

28. Very Rare Early Miniature Stenciled Baltimore Chair

7” (18 cm.) Of all wood except original hand-woven rush seat, the chair has painted finish to simulate rosewood, and is decorated with stenciled and free-hand gilt designs on the back rail, stay rail, and front of seat, as well as striping and teardrop finial design on the legs. The chair features the classic curved back frame, rolled back rail and nicely shaped stay rail. Excellent structural condition and fine original finish. American, Baltimore, circa 1820. An extremely rare model of early miniature American furniture. $2500/3500

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29. Beautiful French Bisque Poupée by Adelaide Huret with Wooden Articulated Body

18” (46 cm.) Bisque swivel head with plump cheeks and strong throat, on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, deeply-set eye sockets with heavy eyelids, thick black upper eyeliner, painted all-around lashes, blue painted eyes with darker blue outer rims and decorative glaze at the lower eyes, arched feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with outlined and accented lips, unpierced ears, wheat blonde mohair wig over cork pate, slender wooden body with swivel waist, dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips and knees, metal hands, antique costume, undergarments, stocks, shoes. Condition: bisque head and shoulderplate are excellent, body is French of the era albeit not original. Comments: Adelaide Huret, circa 1860. Value Points: especially beautiful model with wonderfully painted features and softly-blushed complexion. $18,000/26,000

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30. French Wooden Prie-Dieu Kneeling Chair

11” (28 cm.) The wooden prayer kneeler (“prie-dieu”) with ebony finish and gilded stencil design, has original silk upholstery on seat and back rest. Excellent condition, silk upholstery is frail. French, circa 1875, the prie-dieu is suitably scaled for display with poupée. $400/500

31. French Miniature Salon Dog

7” (18 cm.) Paper mache body lavishly covered in lush white fur, shaved face with open mouth, felt red tongue, amber glass eyes, long fluffy tail, and original rose silk bow. Excellent condition. French, circa 1890, a series of miniature dogs were created as accessories for poupées and small bébés.

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32. Rare Exhibition-Size German Bisque Glass-Eyed Character, 5730, by Gebruder Heubach

32” (81 cm.) Pink-tinted bisque socket head, large blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly dark lashes, incised eyeliner, widely-arched brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth with shaded lips, dimpled bottom lip, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, auburn mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 5730 16 Heubach (sunburst mark) Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1915. Value Points: rare model with wonderful wide-eyed expression, fine luminous bisque, virtually unknown in this grand exhibition size. $1700/2300

33. German Bisque Closed Mouth Doll, Rare Size 0, by Kestner

8 ½” (22 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, auburn mohair wig, composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, antique mariner costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 0. Comments: Kestner, circa 1885. Value Points: wonderful presence of the rare size closed mouth doll. $900/1100

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34. Pair, German Bisque Characters “Max” and “Moritz” by Kestner

13” (33 cm.) Bisque socket head depicting a pair of highly characterized rascals, having sculpted hair, painted facial features, composition and wooden ball-jointed bodies, original costumes. Including Moritz having sculpted red hair with topknot and flip curls, blue intaglio eyes glancing to the right, red and black upper lashes, curvy brows, pointy nose, very wide beaming smile; and Max with midnight brown sculpted hair in shaggy bobbed fashion, comb-marked detail of hair, intaglio

eyes glancing to the right, button-shaped nose, narrow wide smile. Condition: Moritz has typical restoration to peak of topknot, paint rub on nose and flip edges; Max has chip at bottom back neck socket (hidden low inside torso), otherwise excellent. Comments: Kestner, circa 1912. Value Points: rare and delightful dolls portraying the characters of the Wilhelm Busch children’s books, having superb detail of sculpting and decoration. Ex-collection Puppen & Spielzeug Museum of Vienna. $7500/9500

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35. German Bisque “Mein Liebling”, Model 117, by Kammer and Reinhardt in rare Petite Size

12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with wistful expression, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 117 30. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, the model marketed as “Mein Liebling” from their art character reform series, 1912. Value Points: lovely bisque and painting, original body and body finish, original wig, fine antique costume and in rare petite size. $2400/2800

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36. German Bisque Character “Max” by Theodor Recknagel

8” (20 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, painted black bobbed hair, painted brown side-glancing googly eyes with intaglio detail of pupils, incised eyeliner, black single-stroke curvy brows, closed mouth with accent line between the slightly smiling lips, five-piece paper mache body, painted shoes and socks. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 31-12/0.

Comments: Theodor Recknagel, circa 1912, depicting the storybook character “Max” from the 19th century children’s book by Wilhelm Busch. Value Points: rare model of the soughtafter character with excellent detail of painting and expression. $400/700

37. German All-Bisque “Moritz” by Kestner

4” (10 cm.) All-bisque with sculpted reddish brown hair with exuberantly-modeled topknot and side wing curls, swivel head, painted facial features, blue right-glancing eyes, very full smiling expression, loop-jointed limbs, painted brown ankle boots, wonderful antique costume. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: Kestner circa 1915, based on the character Moritz from the 19th century children’s books of Wilhelm Busch, and re-popularized in the early 20th century American comic strip, The Katzenjammer Kids. Value Points: amazingly accurate depiction of the devilish imp in this rare-tofind rendition. $500/700

38. German Bisque Art Character. Model 112, With Rare Painted Teeth, Original Scottish Costume

16 ½” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted facial features, shaded dark blue eyes, black upper eyeliner, one-stroke tapered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth modeled as though lips are slightly parted and two painted upper teeth, double chin, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, few typical wig pulls at back of head. Marks: K*R 112 43. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, from their art character reform series, circa 1910. Value Points: one of rarer models from that series, with very choice bisque and painting, rare painted teeth, original body and body finish and wearing factoryoriginal Scottish costume. $6500/8500

39. French Miniature Book Cabinet

“La Gracieuse” with Books

5” (13 cm.) 5” (13 cm.) The small wooden cabinet with bombeshaped sides and hinged front door with beveled glass panel is covered with brocade tapestry and gilt braid, and contains inside ten small miniature French books such as Fables et Allegories dated 1896. The cabinet has gilt marking on underside “La Gracieuse avec ses 10 volumes, Modele Depose”. Excellent condition. French, circa 1900. $600/900

40. French Vitrine with Elaborate Carving and Silk Interior

13” (33 cm.) w. x 8 ½”h. The wooden framed vitrine has gessodetailed carving and is finished with bronze and gilded painting; a beveled glass cover hinges open for access to the rose silk lined interior. Excellent condition. French, mid-1800s. $800/1000

41. Outstanding French Bisque Bébé A.T. by

size 7, with Bisque Hands

18” (46 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading and darker outer iris rims, dark eyeliner, mauve-blushed eye shadow, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, impressed philtrum, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid gusset-jointed bébé body, bisque forearms and hands, fine aqua silk costume with elaborate detailing, undergarment, bonnet, antique leather shoes with silk rosettes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: A 7 T. (head and shoulderplate). Comments: Andre Thuillier, circa 1882, earliest period bébé from the illustrious boutique firm. Value Points: outstanding bébé with finest complexion and painting, original very sturdy body, perfect bisque hands. $18,000/25,000

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42. French Bisque Smiling Poupée with Wooden Articulated Arms by Leon Casimir Bru

18” (46 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, feathered lashes, accented nostrils and eye

corners, closed mouth with upturned corners, accented lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French kid body with gussetjointing, wooden arms with dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, and wrists, separately-carved fingers. Condition: generally excellent, body very sturdy with few patches on kid. Marks: G (head and shoulderplate).

Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, his deposed poupée model of 1872.

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43. English Miniature

Hepplewhite Cabinet with Mirror

14” (36 cm.) Of fine burled wood, the cabinet has spindled legs, and inlay striping on the two drawers, set-back upper drawer and attached spindled bracketed mirror with inlay stripes. Excellent condition. English, early 1800s, very fine workmanship on the cabinet. $800/1100

44. Splendid French

Bisque Bébé by Leon

Casimir Bru Known as “Chloe”

18” (46 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate with modeled bosom and shoulderblades, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with darker blue iris rims, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with well-defined tongue tip between the outlined lips, impressed dimples at philtrum and chin, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, slender kid bébé body with scalloped edge of collarette, kidover-wooden upper arms, bisque arms jointed at elbows, Chevrot hinged hips, wooden lower legs.

Condition: generally excellent.

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Casimir Bru, Chevrot epoch, circa 1885. Value Points: outstanding bébé with transfixing presence and exquisite painting, original body and perfect bisque hands. The doll, known as Chloe, was previously owned by a celebrated Japanese collector and was made famous by a series of writings in a 2016 Japanese blog. $17,000/22,000

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45. Large German Paper Mache Doll with Original Costume and Provenance

28” (71 cm.) Paper mache

shoulderhead with strong throat, black sculpted hair with centerpart waved behind her ears into long curls onto her shoulders, painted blue eyes, black upper eyeliner, singlestroke brows, aquiline-shaped nose with accented nostrils, closed mouth with stern lips, kid slender torso and upper arms and legs, carved wooden arms and legs, painted green shoes, wearing antique gown, undergarments and woven bonnet. Condition: very good, craquelure at sides of shoulders and hair, body is sturdy with patching on upper arms. Comments: Germany, circa 1850. Value Points: rare grand size with excellent detail of expression and hair. The doll was featured in the Mary Merritt Doll Museum. $1200/1500

46. German Paper Mache Lady with Unusual Paper Edging and Provenance

14” (36 cm.) Paper mache

shoulderhead with elongated slender throat, oval face, sculpted hair with long curls that tumble onto shoulders, painted blue eyes, black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, slender kid torso, upper arms and legs, carved wooden lower arms and legs, antique costume included. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1850. Value Points: fine state of preservation, rare coiffure, rare decorative paper edging of shoulderplate and limbs. A handwritten note dated 1935 relates the history of the doll in the Woodman family of Bangor, Maine. $800/1000

47. German Paper Mache Lady Doll with Original Costume

14” (36 cm.) Paper mache

shoulderhead, oval shaped face,

center-parted black hair looped in front of ears and captured at the back into a braided chignon, sculpted ears, painted brown eyes, single-stroke brows closed mouth with piquant smile, kid torso and upper limbs, wooden lower arms and legs, painted shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1850.

Value Points: regal posing of head is balanced by the very rare softly-shaped coiffure, original costume. $600/800

48. German Doll’s Wooden Armoire with Unusual Carving

17” (43 cm.) x 11”. The double-door wooden armoire with arched detail and inset paneling on doors is highlighted by raised carving which is accented with lighter wood finish, shelved interior. Excellent condition. Germany, mid-1800s. $400/500

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49. French Bisque Doll as Polichinelle with Original Costume

25” (64 cm.) (including hat). Bisque socket head, blue glass eyes, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, open mouth, outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, French composition torso with characteristic humps at front and back torso, spiral spring arms and legs, carved wooden hands and feet with glued-on pointy-toe shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: for the French market, circa 1895. Value Points: perfectly preserved, the doll wears his factory-original silk Polichinelle costume with matching bow-trimmed shoes and bi-corn hat, and elaborate lace, metallic gilt and brass bell trim. $1200/1600

50. Extremely Rare and Wonderful French Bisque Bébé, Series F, by Jules Steiner

28” (71 cm.) Pale bisque socket head with very round face, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted short curly lashes, roseblushed eye shadow, brushstroked and multifeathered brows, accented nostrils of rounded tip nose, accented eye corners, closed mouth with pale outlined lips that are upturned at the corners into a dainty smile, row of painted teeth, deeply impressed dimples at cheeks, pierced ears, extended-length red mohair wig over Steiner pate, Steiner composition body with jointing at shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, and knees. Condition: nearly imperceptible tiny hairline at right side forehead with professional restoration, otherwise excellent. Marks: Sie F 6 (incised) Steiner S.G.D.G. Paris Bourgoin (red ink signature). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1884. Value Points: extremely rare model of Steiner bébé whose large size allows very fine detail of sculpting such as nose shape, philtrum, and dimples, beautiful pale bisque and painting, original body and body finish, lovely antique costume. $11,000/15,000

51. French Toy Dachshund with Leather Muzzle

9” (23 cm.) Firm-bodied paper mache dachshund on wheeled base for pull-along play has elongated body, short legs, large ears, amber glass eyes, original leather collar with metal name plate, and leather harness with silver studs and leash. Excellent condition. French, circa 1890. $600/800

52. Beautiful Early German Bisque Child Doll, 182, by Mystery Maker

19” (48 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with slightly-pouting expression, outlined lips, brunette mohair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fullyjointed body, wearing pretty antique lace dress, undergarments, bonnet, socks, and leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 182 12.

Comments: mystery maker, circa 1882, the facial model resembles other models by C.F. Kling. Value Points: especially beautiful doll with gentle expression, fine quality bisque and painting. $1200/1600

53. Quartet of All-Bisque Seated Dolls

3” (8 cm.) Each is one-piece bisque figure of seated girl with painted facial features, mohair wig, sculpted smock, bare feet. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1900. Value Points: four various seated poses are enhanced by accessories including girl with book, girl with bowl and holding a Polichinelle toy, girl with ball, and the fourth child, without toy, looking hopefully toward the other three. $400/600

54. Petite German Bisque Child Doll by Kestner with Closed Mouth

10” (25 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump cheeks, brown glass sleep eyes, delicately-painted lashes and arched feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with solemn expression, blonde mohair wig, early composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 4.

Comments: Kestner, circa 1882.

Value Points: rare size of the early

closed mouth doll, with very fine delicate bisque, subtle blushing of cheeks, original body and body finish, and carrying miniature dog with amber glass eyes. $1500/1800

55. German Bisque Closed Mouth Doll by Kestner in the Bru LookAlike Manner

18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, mauve eye shadow, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, auburn mohair wig over plaster pate, German composition and wooden ball-jointed early body with straight wrists and rare jointed ankles. Condition: generally excellent, light retouch to finish of arms and legs. Comments: Kestner, circa 1882, the doll closely resembles the Circle/Dot early Bru bébé and the body seems to capture the articulation of the Bébé Modele with jointed ankles. Value Points: rarely found model with beautiful bisque, painted teeth, extra body articulation, and beautiful antique costume. $1800/2400

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56. Exquisite Child Silk and Cashmere Capes and Bonnets

Including linen ivory silk cape with lavish lace edging which extends to 26”, appropriate for baby doll about 25”, along with a splendid lace bonnet with silk ribbons and purple velvet violets at the crown. And with a cream cashmere hooded cape with soutache trim, along with fancily decorated woven bonnet. Excellent condition, of luxury quality. Circa 1880.

$700/900

57. Rare French All-Bisque Mignonette with Jointed Elbows, with Dog

5 ½” (14 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kidedged bisque elongated and slender torso, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with wide center accent line, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, pegjointed shoulders and hips, ball-jointed elbows, bare feet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bte. Comments: Fernand Sustrac, who deposed his unique system of jointed elbows on all-bisque dolls in 1877. Value Points: very rare early mignonette with jointed elbows, bare feet, original wig and costume, and very beautiful face. $1500/1800

58. Beautiful French Bisque Bébé by Jules Steiner, Figure B, in Grand Size

33” (84 cm.) Bisque socket head, dark blue glass sleep eyes that operate from a wire-lever at the back of the head, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, thickly fringed brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, well-detailed ears with pierced lobes, open mouth with slightly upturned lip corners, two rows of tiny porcelain teeth, extended-length blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate, Steiner composition fully-jointed body, nicely costumed in antique cotton dress, undergarments, stockings, shoes, cream plush coat with pearl buttons and matching bonnet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: J. Bougouin Steiner Bte SGDG. (incised very faintly) B (red stamp). J. Steiner (eyes). Comments: Steiner, model Figure B with rare double row of teeth, circa 1884. Value Points: rare model in fine grand size with gorgeous creamy bisque and very fine painting of features, original body and body finish, rare original signed Steiner eyes with well-functioning sleep mechanism. $7500/9500

59. German Bisque Child, Model 949, by Simon and Halbig

22” (56 cm.) Bisque socket head with elongated facial modeling and full cheeks, blue glass sleep eyes, lashes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, brushstroked brows with enhancing glaze, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, with outlined lips, two square-cut upper teeth and one lower, pierced ears, brunette wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden

ball-jointed body with straight wrists, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S 13 H 949. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1885. Value Points: very fine quality of bisque with luminous complexion, full cheeks enhanced by deeply impressed philtrum and chin dimples, original body and body finish. $1100/1300

60. Trio of German All-Bisque Miniature Dolls in Original Folklore Costumes

3 ½” (9 cm.) One-piece bisque head and torso, loopjointed bisque arms and legs, painted stockings and shoes, blue or brown glass inset eyes, painted features, closed mouth, mohair wig in long braids. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1900. Value Points: each doll is wearing its original very elaborate folklore costume with embroidery, trim and traditional coiffe. $500/800

61. Petite German Bisque Child by Wiesenthal, Schindel & Kallenberg

9” (23 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four tiny porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, painted black shoes and scalloped-edge socks. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: WSK 3/0. Comments: Germany, circa 1900, Wiesenthal, Schindel & Kallenberg. Value Points: pretty child from seldom-found series is wearing her factory original costume. $300/400

62. German Bisque Miniature Doll by Gebruder Kuhnlenz

6 ½” (17 cm.) Bisque swivel head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, slightly-parted outlined lips, four porcelain tiny teeth, blonde mohair wig, paper mache torso, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted short blue socks and black one-strap shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: G.K. (in sunburst) 44.15. Comments: Gebruder Kuhnlenz, circa 1890. Value Points: the pretty child is wearing antique lace-edged dress, knit vest, undergarments. $400/600

63. German Bisque Child Doll, Model 949, by Simon and Halbig in Original Costume

18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head with elongated very full cheeks, blue glass

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sleep eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth with slightly-parted lips, two square-cut upper and one lower tooth, dimpled chin, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, early German composition and wooden fully-jointed body, straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S&H 949. Comments: Simon and

Halbig, circa 1885. Value Points: especially fine modeling for this smaller size 949, with very choice painting, original body and body finish, and wearing wonderful multi-layered folklore costume including lace bonnet, and leather shoes with mauve silk ruffles and silver buttons. $1200/1700

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64. “The Little Colonel Doll Book” by Annie Fellows Johnston

9 ½” (24 cm.) x 7”. The hardbound book contains paper dolls and costumes for various characters in The Little Colonel Doll series; the books were written by

Annie Fellows Johnston, and the dolls “designed and painted” by Mary Johnston. The dolls included are The Little Colonel, Betty Lewis, Kitty Walton, Mary Ware, Rob Moore, Phil Tremond, Malcolm MacIntyre, Keith MacIntyre, Mom Beck and May Lilly. The gentleman costumes are particularly notable and rare. Published by The Page Company, Boston, 1910 (1914). Excellent condition, one doll and one costume are cut and adhered to page, others are intact. $300/400

65. German Brown-Complexioned Bisque Character “Hilda” by Kestner

13” (33 cm.) Bisque socket head with rich brown complexion, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, black single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, two

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porcelain upper teeth, black mohair wig over plaster pate, brown composition baby body with jointing at shoulders and hips, nicely costumed.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F made in Germany 245 JDK Jr 1914 c. Hilda. Comments:

Kestner, circa 1914.

Value Points: rare brown-complexioned variation of the beloved Hilda, with flawless complexion and original body finish. $1200/1600

66. German Miniature Woven Carriage with Original Doll and Accessories

7” (18 cm.) The rushsided carriage with diamond-point edging is resting upon an elaborate tinplate frame and spoked wheels, and has folding fabric sunshade which matches the baby blanket; inside is resting an all-bisque doll with painted features and blonde mohair wig, dress.

Condition: generally excellent Comments: Germany, circa 1890.

Value Points: the delicately-constructed carriage and fittings are all original. $400/600

67. Rare German Bisque Child Doll Known as “A.T. Kestner”

19” (48 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the richly-shaded lips, brunette mohair wig over plaster pate, early composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, antique burgundy woven pinafore dress and knit cap, blouse,

undergarments, black leather shoes, socks. Condition: generally excellent, light retouch on lower arms. Marks: 13. Comments: Kestner, circa 1885, the doll is known as “A.T. Kestner” for its close similarity to the French bébé A.T. by Thuillier. Value Points: finest quality of bisque with luminous complexion and artistic painting of features. $1700/2200

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68. Very Rare American Cast Bust of Gladdie Sculpted by Helen Jensen

12” (30 cm.) Sculpted plaster bust depicting a young laughing child with tousled hair, having well-defined features of eyes and mouth, with intaglio detail of hair, and with original light tinted details of cheek blush and lips. Impressed on the side “HWJ cc” and ink lettered on the back “Helen Webster Jensen cc”. The bust is a plaster model of the child’s head which was sculpted by American artist Helen Jensen and commissioned by the New York importer George Borgfeldt who created the sculpture as a doll in both earthenware and bisque variations, marketing the doll under the trade name of “Gladdie”; this early sculptural model is extremely rare to find. $600/800

69. German Character Doll “Gladdie” Designed by Helen Jensn

18” (46 cm.) Earthenware head with flanged neck, sculpted brown hair with well modeled hair in casual bangs and short curls, narrow blue glass sleep eyes, smoky eye shadow, painted lashes, feathered brows,

accented nostrils of broad nose, closed mouth modeled as though open with beaming smile and row of sculpted teeth, tongue tip, muslin body, composition limbs, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Gladdie copyright by Helen H. Jensen Germany. Comments: designed by American artist Helen Jensen, circa 1925, the doll was produced in both bisque and earthenware in German factories. Value Points: excellent detail of modeling enhanced by artistic painting on the very expressive child. $500/700

70. The Rare and Mischievous Bisque Characters “Max” and “Moritz” by Kammer and Reinhardt

15” (38 cm.) Each has bisque socket head with uniquely sculpted and very distinctive mischievous expression, small blue or brown glass flirty eyes, very thick brown or black “comma” shaped brows with sculpting detail, laughter crinkles around the eyes, upturned rounded nose with accented nostrils, beaming smile on closed mouth, accented lips, impressed dimples, red or black mohair wig, uniquely sculpted body with jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, pointing fingers, sculpted stockings and black or brown shoes with upturned toes, wonderful antique costume that may be original. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 124 (on Moritz) 123 (on Max). Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1913, the pair, Max and Moritz, were inspired by the lead characters and the uniquely modeled urchins were sculpted for the doll firm to represent the popular characters Max and Moritz, from the book of the same title originally created by the German author Wilhelm Busch in the mid-19th century, and later immortalized in German film and for the American market in the comic strip “The Katzenjammer Kids”. Value Points: among the rarest of the German character series, the pair have distinctive sculpting, superb bisque, and original unique bodies that were used for these models only; the dolls are especially rare to find still united as a pair. $24,000/30,000

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71. Wonderful Pair of Early German Felt Character Dolls by Steiff as Bride and Groom

13” (33 cm.) and 12”. Each is all-felt with center-seam and pressed facial features, disc-jointing at shoulders and hips. The groom has highly-characterized face with high domed bald pate, elongated crooked nose, stitch-shaped wide lips, stitched-on ears, green glass eyes, embroidered inverted-V brow, blushed cheeks and ears, mottled brown/grey side burns and beard, short stocky body and over-sized feet. The bride has blue glass eyes, tiny painted lips, blushed cheeks, blonde mohair cropped wig. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Steiff (metal button on groom with underscored F). Comments: Steiff, circa 1910, the dolls are being sold from the original Pennsylvania family estate where they were costumed in commemoration of an early 1900s wedding. Value Points: wonderful pair enhanced by his highly-characterized features, the happy couple are wonderfully-preserved in fine tailor-made costumes, he with ivory silk vest, fine woolen formal suit, boutonniere, top hat, and she with ivory satin gown with coronet of lilies of the valley matching her bouquet, and extended train. $2500/3500

72. Early German Felt Policeman Doll by Steiff

17” (43 cm.) Felt head with center seam, outlined eyes with black bead center, protruding nose, tiny closed mouth with painted moustache, painted brown hair, stitched large ears, very elongated and slender body and limbs with jointing at shoulders and hips, stitched-on navy blue felt policeman’s uniform with brass buttons on chest and red collar and trim, matching cap, very

over-sized feet with black shoes. Condition: very good, few tiny moth holes in face. Marks: Steiff (early button in ear). Comments: Steiff, circa 1910. Value Points: well-preserved uniform on the early doll. $1200/1500

73. Early German Felt Character Doll by Steiff with Button in Ear

13” (33 cm.) Felt swivel head with center seam and pressed features, prominent nose, painted thin line mouth, black shoe-button eyes, stitched-on ears, stitched-on black felt hair, plump torso and jointed elongated limbs with over-sized feet. Condition: good, some dustiness, few patches. Marks:

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(original Steiff button in ear). Comments: Steiff, circa 1915. Value Points: appealing character face, wearing original army costume. $1100/1500

74. Early German Felt Character Boy by Steiff with Button in Ear

16” (41 cm.) All-felt doll, swivel head with pressed features and center facial seam, blue glass bead eyes, smug lips, blonde cropped wig, disc-jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent, slight wear to hair. Marks: (metal Steiff button in ear). Comments: Steiff, circa 1915. Value Points: the dear-faced fellow is wearing black velvet suit with white collared shirt, socks, shoes, cap. $1200/1500

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75. French Bisque Poupée “A Bonne Aventure” with Hundreds of Ink Script Fortunes

16” (41 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue intaglio painted eyes with thick upper eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, kid torso and gusset-jointed arms. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1865, the fortune telling dolls known as “poupée a bonne aventure” were created as Parisian party amusements.

Value Points: especially beautiful face with brilliant eyes, the poupée is wearing original costume of burgundy silk with gold coin and lace trim, black velvet jacket, the skirt disguising a bounty of hundreds of folded paper fortunes, each with handlettered ink script “fortune” message.

$1800/2500

76. French Mahogany Desk with Bench and Lady’s Accessories

13” (33 cm.) x 12” desk. The mahogany desk with black spindled legs features a leather writing surface and four small upper drawers. Along with a mahogany bench or foot stool with burgundy woolen cushion and copper accent studs. And with the following accessories: 5” French sac du voyage with bombe shape finished in fluted green silk and leather, and containing various bone sewing implements; 3” amusing cylinder box with roulette wheel on the lid, lettered “Voila Le Plaisir Mesdames” and containing inside a drawstring with a little hidden baby doll; parlor games including bone dominoes, Loto set in original box and checkers set in wooden box; and oval cylinder box containing a silk quilted muff with rope cords. Excellent ondition. French, circa 1870s.

$800/1100

77. Beautiful French Bisque Poupée with Dehors Head

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20” (51 cm.) Bisque swivel head with articulation allowing the head to tilt side to side and forward as well as swivel, cobalt blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows,

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accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, ears pierced into head, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid poupée body with gusset jointing at hips, knees and elbows, lovely costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1867, the doll has rare neck articulation allowing very realistic posing of the head, based on the 1867 depose of Dehors. Value Points: very beautiful doll with finest delicate bisque complemented by brilliant cobalt blue eyes. $2800/3500

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78. German Paper Mache Lady Doll with Rare Coiffure

23” (58 cm.) Paper mache shoulderhead with very elongated throat, black sculpted hair arranged with very elaborate pouf curls at each side of face, and remaining hair swept up and captured in unusual double loops at the crown which are decorated by sculpted black beads, painted blue eyes, heavy eyelids, single-stroke black brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, slender kid body with wooden lower arms and legs, painted green shoes, antique costume. Condition: original finish on head albeit complexion yellowed and with craquelure on shoulderplate, patching on kid body. Comments: Germany, circa 1840. Value Points: exceptional detail of rare coiffure, unusual full shape of face on the large model. $800/1100

79. Grodnertal Tiny Wooden Dolls Presented as “Old Lady Who Lived in a Shoe”

8” (20 cm.) shoe length. Arranged within a red kidskin shoe with gilt embroidery at the tip are eight tiny wooden dolls with sculpted hair and painted facial features, dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Grodnertal, circa 1849, the dolls are arranged as though in the aged story of the “old lady who lived in a shoe and had so many children she didn’t know what to do”. Value Points: fascinating variations of facial painting, some with painted tuck combs, antique costumes. $1100/1300

80. German Paper Mache Lady Doll in Original Costume

9” (23 cm.) Paper mache shoulderhead, black sculpted hair drawn smoothly over her ears and captured in a tightly-braided chignon at the back of her head, painted blue eyes, tiny closed mouth, slender kid body, wooden lower arms and legs, yellow shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1840. Value Points: fine original condition of the early doll with original costume, undergarments, bonnet. $700/900

81. German Paper Mache Lady Doll with Braided Chignon

20” (51 cm.) Paper mache shoulderhead with elongated throat, center parted hair with thick

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arranged finger curls at the side of head and triple-braided coiled chignon at the back, painted blue upper-glancing eyes in well-defined sockets, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, slender kid body with wooden lower arms and legs, blue paper bands at kid/wooden jointing, painted orange shoes. Condition: generally excellent original finish with light craquelure lines on shoulderplate. Comments: Germany, circa 1850. Value Points: rare coiffure with well-defined curls and braids, original costume. $800/1200

82. Gorgeous French Bisque Bébé by Leon Casimir Bru with Signed Bru Shoes

23” (58 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, very deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows with feathered details, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, pierced ears, defined dimples at philtrum and chin, auburn mohair wig over cork pate, slender kid body with scalloped edging at upper rim, kid over wooden upper arms, wooden lower arms and legs, lovely silk dress. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bru Jne 8 (head) No 9 Bru Jne (shoulders) (original Bru label on chest). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, from the golden era, circa 1884. Value Points: especially beautiful bébé with finest modeling and painting, very deep eyes, original sturdy body, original signed shoes “Bru Jne Paris 9”. $18,000/25,000

83. Pair, German Bisque Figurines of Boy and Girl with Fancy Head Wear

6 ½” (17 cm.) Each is bisque bust of young child, boy and girl with sculpted hair and fancy sculpted bonnet accented with gilt dots, and he with gold leaf collar and she with wide bonnet streamers on her plumed bonnet. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1885. $400/500

84. Early French Vitrine with Unusual Gilt Tooled Leather Finish

14” (36 cm.) The wooden vitrine with beveled glass top which hinges open to the silk lined interior for display has gilded bronze cabriole shaped legs; the entire vitrine is covered by pale bronze green kidskin leather with gold tooled accents. Excellent condition. French, circa 1875. $800/1100

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85. French Automaton by Leopold Lambert with Original Faust Musical Tune

19” (48 cm.) Standing upon a velvet-covered base is a bisque-headed doll with brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, carton torso and legs, wire upper arms, bisque forearms. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 4 (head) Faust Coeur des Soldats (ink lettered on tune paper).

Comments: Leopold Lambert, circa 1885, when wound, the girl alternately lifts with powder puff and mirror she holds in her hands, as though to powder her face and then gaze in the mirror, while the Faust “Coeur des Soldats” tune plays.

Value Points: original ivory silk costume with silk beaded accents, bonnet and shoes are original on the elegant musical piece. $3500/5000

85.1. Petite French Bisque Bébé Clown by Etienne Denamur

11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head with white complexion and painted clown decorations, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, single-stroke brows, closed mouth, bi-color mohair wig, French paper

mache body jointed at shoulders and hips, wearing bi-color silk clown costume. Condition: generally excellent, head and body not original.

Marks: E 4 D Depose (head) Le Petit Parisien Bébé Steiner (body).

Comments: Etienne Denamur, circa 1890. Value Points: wonderful expression with great decorations and hair. $1200/1500

86. Beautiful French Bisque Bébé by Schmitt et Fils

19” (48 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump round face, dark blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils of pointy-tip

nose, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, Schmitt composition and wooden eight-looseball-jointed body with flat-cut derriere and straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent, small flake at right pierced ear hole, body finish original albeit scuffed. Marks: Sch (in shield) 5 (head). Comments: Schmitt et Fils, circa 1880. Value Points: an especially beautiful model with luminous eyes enhanced by mauve blushed eye shadow, original body and body finish, lovely bisque, and wearing antique red silk dress with Alencon embroidered lace overlay, undergarments, shoes, and lavish lace ruffled bonnet. $7500/9500

87. German Porcelain Doll with Cobalt Blue Eyes

17” (43 cm.) Pink tinted porcelain shoulderhead with rounded face, black sculpted hair with scalloped curls encircling the face, wide center part, cobalt blue glass enamel eyes, red upper eyeliner, painted upper and lower lashes, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, muslin stitch-jointed body, porcelain lower limbs, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1860. Value Points: rare glass eyes on he slightly-smiling doll. $800/1000

88. French Wooden Armoire for Poupée with Fitted Interior

21” (53 cm.) The arched crest armoire with natural wood finish

enhanced by dainty painted decorations features a full length exterior mirrored door which opens to shelved interiors which are fitted with folded and ribboned linens, and with a glass-fronted cubicle in which is stored a porcelain wash bowl and pitcher, and an unusual section which appears to be three drawers but actually folds down to serve as a dressing table with mirrored back. Excellent condition. French, circa 1875. $700/900

89. French Porcelain Poupée by Leontine Rohmer with Trunk and Trousseau

14” (36 cm.)

Pink-tinted porcelain shoulderhead, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, lightly painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde caracul wig, kid poupée body with gusset-jointing at hips and knees, porcelain arms to above the elbows. Condition: generally excellent, body is sturdy with some patching. Marks: Rohmer(torso stamp). Comments: Leontine Rohmer, circa 1860. Value Points: petite lady with beautiful complexion, original body with porcelain arms, along with her original trousseau preserved in original trunk and featuring four dresses, jacket, various undergarments and accessories including woven cape, miniature sac du voyage, two pairs of Huret-like leather shoes, and more. Included is hand-written note “This doll was brought home to Alice Sophia Chapin by her father...from Paris 1860”. $6000/8000

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90. Pair, French Silk Flower Presentation in Original Glass Domes

17” (36 cm.) The pair of silk flower arrangements in porcelain vases with gilt trim feature stunningly beautiful flowers in variety of colors and types, and are presented on ebony wooden bases under glass domes. Excellent condition. French, circa 1885. $600/800

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91. Petite French Bisque Bébé by Emile Jumeau with Signed Alart Shoes

13 ½” (34 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, lushly-painted brows and lashes, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with very full outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette hand-tied human hair wig, French composition and wooden fullyjointed body. Condition: generally excellent, retouch to body finish. Marks: Depse Tete Jumeau BTE SGDG. Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa

1888. Value Points: very dear petite size bébé with lovely eyes and painting, original body, antique dress, undergarments, stockings and leather shoes with impressed full figure of doll by Alart. $2700/3300

92. Lovely French Bisque Bébé Triste by Emile Jumeau with Antique Costume and Signed Shoes

24” (61 cm.) Bisque socket head, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, delicately-painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, roseblushed eye shadow, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, separately-modeled pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-looseball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 11 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (torso).

Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1882.

Value Points: the wistful expression is beautifully-achieved on this beloved Bébé Triste, and enhanced by finest delicate bisque, original body and body finish, wearing beautiful antique lace dress, chiffon ruffled bonnet with satin bows, socks, leather shoes signed “Paris Depose 11” with bee symbol. $9500/11,500

93. French Bisque Poupée with Wooden Articulated Arms

16” (41 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderhead, blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, lightly feathered

brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid poupée body with gussetjointing at hips and knees, wooden arms with articulation at shoulders, elbows and wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 3. Comments:

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French, Gaultier, circa 1875. Value Points: beautiful face and complexion, rare body style with especially fine carved shaping of fingers, lovely antique costume. $2700/3200

94. Early 1800s Carved Bone Figure with Rare Hinged Skirt

9” (23 cm.) Beneath a steepled roof with elaborately carved architectural details is standing a woman in prayerful pose; her skirt hinges open to reveal a surprise theatrical scene. Excellent condition. Early 1800s. $600/800

95. French BombeShaped Chest of Drawers with Marble Top

10” (25 cm.) x 9”h. The rosewood chest with very fine pencil-striped decorative inlay features a white marble top and two lower drawers with gilt bronze pulls. Excellent condition. Late 1800s in the Louis XV manner. $500/600

96. French Bisque Poupée by Doleac with Wooden Articulated Body

18” (46 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged shoulderplate with deposed system allowing the head to tilt forward and side-to-side as well as swivel, cobalt blue enamel eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, ears pierced into head, light brown mohair wig over cork pate, all wooden body with swivel waist, dowel-jointed articulation at shoulder, elbows, hips, and knees. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Louis Doleac, Paris, circa 1867, with deposed head/shoulderplate attachment designed by Dehors which allows realistic head posing. Value Points: rare poupée with distinctive facial model and Dehors neck articulation, wooden articulated body, antique gown, undergarments, stockings, shoes. $3500/4500

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97. Child’s Sewing Presentation and Miniature Doll for the French Market

14” (36 cm.) x 9”. The wooden box with lithographed paper cover is labeled on the front “Mercerie”, with paper lining and fitted cubicles, and contains within various fabric and textile samplers, along with an assortment of bone sewing utensils, buttons, and trims, and with a 6” miniature bisque doll by Simon and Halbig, and a tinplate toy sewing machine with painted decorations. Excellent condition. For the French market, circa 1900, the presentation box was offered in the French Etrennes catalogs.

$1200/1600

98. Two German All-Bisque BlackComplexioned Dolls

4 ½” (11 cm.) and 5 ½”. Each is all-bisque with rich black complexion, swivel head on bisque torso, glass eyes; including smaller doll with closed mouth, rounded nose, black fleecy hair, peg-jointed arms and legs, bisque bare feet, wearing parlor maid uniform, by Gebruder Kuhnlenz; and larger doll with open mouth, tiny teeth, fleecy black hair, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted pink stockings and black one-strap shoes, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1900. Value Points: beautiful complexions on the rare-to-find models, rarity factors include bare feet and pink stockings. $600/800

99. Rare German Art Character Doll by Gunther Heine with Expressive Features

18” (46 cm.) Very firm sculpted head with flatcut neck socket, brown sculpted hair with deeply sculpted forelock curls, blue painted upper-glancing eyes, black upper eyeliner, brown eye shadow, white

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eye dots, accented nostrils, closed mouth, plump cheeks, well-sculpted ears, stretched twill over paper mache torso and legs, composition arms, antique costume. Condition: excellent condition.

Comments: Gunther Heine, circa 1921, of Bad Kosen (same village as Kathe Kruse factory), who advertised art dolls “as beautiful and vital as a natural child”. See Cieslik’s German Doll Encyclopedia, pages 112/113. Value Points: especially expressive modeling around the eyes and ears, fine original painting. $1100/1300

100. German “Munich Art” Character Doll with Solemn Expression by Marion Kaulitz

18” (46 cm.) Firmly-pressed composition socket head with deeply-defined facial features, textured complexion, defined small eye sockets with painted blue eyes, incised upper eyeliner, lightly-painted brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the lips, well-sculpted ears, brunette mohair wig in coiled braids, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, well-costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Marion Kaulitz, circa 1909 who is credited with inspiring the German art character reform movement of that era, insisting that dolls should represent the faces of real children.

Value Points: very rare doll with strong characterization including little double chin, very full solemn lips, downcast eyes, original body and body finish and wearing elaborate multi-layered antique costume. $5000/7000

101. Beautiful French Bisque Bébé E.J. in Original Velvet Ensemble and Signed Jumeau Shoes

23” (58 cm.) Bisque socket head, deep amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, mauve- blushed eyeshadow, shaded nostrils, closed

mouth with outlined lips, dimpled chin, separately modeled pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose E. 11 J (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1885. Value Points: especially beautiful face whose dramatic amber eyes perfectly complement her original velvet costume, original body and body finish, original signed Jumeau shoes. $3500/4500

102. French Bronzed Miniature Sewing Table with Rose Silk Interior

6” (15 cm.) w. 5”h. The heavy cast bronzed metal side table with trestle-shaped base supports a hinged-lid top with elaborate lattice work embossing and center medallion; the lid opens to reveal a rose silk tufted interior. Signed Depose 410 on underside. Excellent condition. French, circa 1885. $500/700

103. French Lady’s Secretaire with Painted Leather Finish

7” (18 cm.) w. 9”h. The wooden lady’s writing desk with slant front and cabriole gilt metal legs has hinged front with oval medallion center surrounded by garlands and floral wreaths, the medallion with a romantic scene of goddesses and cherubs. The slant front hinges open to a fitted interior. Excellent condition, repair to left back leg. The desk is marked “Modele Depose Brevete SGDG”. French, circa 1885. $900/1200

104. Superb French Musical Automaton “Elegant Lady with Fan” by Vichy with Rare Six Movements

26” (66 cm.) Standing upon a velvetcovered flat base is a bisque-head lady with large brown glass paperweight eyes, dark lushly-painted lashes, brushstroked brows, mauve-blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, bisque half-shoulderplate on padded muslin upper torso, metal lower torso containing mechanism, paper mache lower legs, wire upper arms, bisque forearms and hands. When wound, music plays and a series of six complicated movements occur

in realistic and synchronic rhythm. She turns her head, and then turns her entire body independently, meanwhile fanning herself and then lifting a lorgnette to peer at the assembled scene before her. Periodically, she leans forward at the waist. Condition: generally excellent, restoration to fingers on left hand, mechanism and music function well. Marks: 9 (head).

Comments: Gustav Vichy, circa 1885, with Jumeau portrait head. Value Points: wonderfully preserved rare grand size automaton with rare-to-find six elegant movements, superb silk costume and accessories. $5500/7500

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105. Outstanding German Rococo Palace by Spielwaren with Grand Architectural Details

76” (193 cm.) w. x 60”h. x 32”d. The wooden palace with ivory painted gesso finish features exceptional architectural details not only in the furnished rooms, but in the upper faux-rooms and towers and in the full-width front entrance with dramatic entry steps. There are four large rooms which center the staircase hall, featuring a double staircase, balconies, colonnade against the back wall and 18th century style oil paintings gracing the walls. Chandeliers hang in each room which are richly furnished with Spielwaren chairs, tables, beds, pianos, and more, and each room is peopled with dolls in 18th century style costumes. A royal coach with a double team of horses is included in the display (see separate photo), and also included (but not shown) are other free-standing architectural garden pieces, garden walls, and 20 additional pieces of Spielware furnishings, four chandeliers and dolls. Excellent condition, the palace is wired for lighting (needs re-furbishing), Germany,1950s, many of the pieces are signed with the Spielware labels, the house and furnishings are the workmanship of Maria and Rudolf Szalasi, who patented the design in 1951, and created the palace under special commission which (undocumented) oral tradition states was for the family of the Shah of Iran.

$8000/11,000

106. German Rococo Carousel with Accessories by Spielwaren

17” (43 cm.) x 17” base, 18”h. Arranged upon a wooden platform is a festive pink painted carousel which is lavishly decorated with painted panels and a roof top upon which are posed six cherubs with violins; six chairs, designed to spin merrily around, are suspended, each with doll, and there are three sets of wooden stairs leading to the ride, and a separate ticket booth with ticket master. The carousel has been electrified to allow movement and lights which needs to be remastered. Excellent condition. Germany, Spielwaren from the workshops of Rudolf Szalasi, 1950s. $1200/1500

107. German Rococo Theatre with Scenes and Performers by Spielwaren

25” (64 cm.) w. x 21”h. x 17”d. The wooden framed theatre with ivory-painted gesso finish and gilt painted accents features a back panel with French windows, three set-backs along the sides and is furnished with Spielwaren gilt furnishings and miniature cloth dolls costumed in the Rococo manner. Excellent condition. Germany, many pieces have original Spielwaren label, 1950s. $1200/1700

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108. Exceptional German Rococo Ballroom by Spielwaren with Luxury Details

76” (193 cm.) l. x 52”h. x 22”d. The wooden ballroom is dramatically constructed of painted gesso over wood, and features a ten column colonnade which is decorated with four statuary, and fronts the windowed wall through which one can view the lavishly-fitted ballroom interior which is furnished with Spielwaren chandeliers and wall sconces, furnishings, and numerous dolls, many of which are posed dancing on disc-shaped floor pieces which are designed to swivel as though the doll is dancing. At the far end of the ball room is the orchestra posed on a dais. The ballroom is best viewed from a far wall gazing down the entire room, and is designed with lighting, music and dancing; the lighting is functional, and the music and dancing need adjustment. Germany, Spielwaren, from the workshop of Rudolf Szalasi, 1950s, according to undocumented oral background, the ballroom was an exclusive creation for the Shah of Iran. $6000/8000

109. German Rococo Spielwaren Architectural Entrance

17” (43 cm.) h. 14”w. The wooden entrance with painted ivory over gesso finish features two ribbed columns centering a pair of hinged open-lattice doors, with carved architectural details at the side and a regal crest featuring two cherubs clasping a crown. Excellent condition. Germany, Spielwaren, 1950s, the gateway is decorated with gilt accents, and would display perfectly with small French poupées or mignonettes. $600/800

110. Three German Rococo Musical Novelties by Spielwaren

Each of wood with original painted ivory over gesso finish and is decorated with appliqued gilt and floral designs, including 8” calliope with hinged lid to hollow interior and hand-wind knob at the side which creates the music; 6” pedestal upon which are posed three cherubs with gilt lyres, centering a candle stand, and which, when wound, revolves around and plays “Happy Birthday”; and 3 ½” dainty pen holder with music box and original feathered pen. Condition: generally excellent, music functions well on calliope and candle holder, music needs adjustment on pen holder. Marks: (each has original Reuge music box label). Comments: Spielwaren with Reuge music box, 1950s. $800/1000

22” (56 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head with rounded facial modeling, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner encircles the eye cut, painted lashes with “dot” highlights, rose blushed eyeshadow, brushstroked brows with fringed detail, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with accented pale lips, pierced ears, dimpled chin, brunette human hair wig over Steiner cardboard pate, Steiner composition fully jointed body with straight wrists, wearing early burgundy silk dress with lace panel, undergarments, antique shoes, frou-frou lace bonnet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sie A

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Bourguoin (red stamp) (early Steiner black caduceus stamp on torso). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1885. Value Points: rarer model of Steiner bébé has wonderfully expressive features on plump childlike face, beautiful painting, original body with original finish. $4500/6500

112. Wooden Drop-Front Desk with Fitted Interior

15” (38 cm.) h. x 9”w. Wooden secretary desk with paneled doors and drop front, flanked by columned sides, opens to reveal mirrored interior niche and twelve interior tiny drawers. Included are three miniature seals with bone, marble or carved bone handles, and a tiny box of stationery. The accessories are late 1800s, The desk is contemporary artisanal. $400/500

7 ½” (19 cm.) Bisque socket head with white clown complexion, dark glass eyes, painted side lashes, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig, French composition body jointed at shoulders and hips, original clown costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: A0 Paris. Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1890. Value Points: tiniest size closed mouth bébé with clown complexion. $1100/1300

6” (15 cm.) Firm-bodied paper mache borzoi dog has shaved legs and

111. French Bisque Bébé, Series A, by Jules Steiner with Original Signed Body

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face, lavishly-covered white fur hide, lavish curled tail, amber glass eyes, open mouth, red tongue, black nose bead, green bow. Excellent condition. French, circa 1890. $400/500

115. Petite French Bisque Bébé from Maison Bru with Kiss-Throwing Movement

11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes,

feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition body with jointing at shoulders, hips and right elbow which is designed to “throw kisses” when pull-string at torso is pulled. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bru Jne R 2. Comments: Maison Bru, Girard epoch, circa 1892. Value Points: petite closed mouth bébé with original body and antique costume. $1400/1800

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116. French Bisque Bébé with Dramatic Brown Eyes by Emile Jumeau

21” (53 cm.) Bisque socket head, very large brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, lushly-painted lashes, rose eye shadow, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 9.

Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1890. Value Points: very beautiful example of this model with dramatic deep eyes and richly painted lashes and eye shadow, original body and body finish. $2800/3600

117. Early English Softpaste Tub with Mahogany

Frame by Cauldon of Staffordshire

18” (46 cm.) l. 16”h. Fitted onto the mahogany framed tub with elegantly curved shape is a creamy softpaste tub with rolled sides that is hand-painted with exotic birds and delicate foliage. The softpaste is incised Cauldon. Excellent condition. England, Cauldon Potteries of Staffordshire, circa 1830.

$1200/1500

118. French Bisque Brown-Eyed Bébé

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28” (71 cm.) Bisque socket head with very full cheeks, large brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined lips, separately-modeled pierced ears, blonde mohair

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wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with plump limbs and straight wrists, antique day dress with silk ribbon trim. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 13 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1882, the Bébé Triste model sculpted Carrier-Belleuse. Value Points: the distinctive facial model is beautifully accomplished on this example with choicest bisque and painting, original body and body finish, and with original boutique label for the Parisian toy store of A La Tentation. $11,000/13,000

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Matsuri with Artist Signature, Late 1800s

13” (33 cm.) seated. 15” x 12” cushion. The dairi-bini (imperial couple) each has carved wooden head with fine gofun finish, enamel eyes, painted facial features including okymayu skybrows indicating royal status, black silk hair in arranged elaborate coiffure, wooden hands and each wearing a multi-layered costume of rich brocades with symbolic details, she holding a hand-painted folding fan, each seated upon a matching silk cushion which is centered on a wooden

platform and each is preserved in its original labeled box. Condition: excellent, fabrics are superbly preserved except wear to her back outer cover. Marks: (see photographs). Comments: Meiji Era, late 1800s, from Kyoto atelier of Hashimoto-ya (Hashimoto Kichibee), whose studio was located at Shijo-dori no Banba Higashi-iru in Kyoto. Value Points: superb workmanship, fine state of preservation and rare original documentation of maker. $1600/2200

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120. Japanese Carved Wooden Isho-Ningyo

13” (33 cm.) Carved wood head with gofun finish and painted facial features hidden under the removable paper mache mask which reveals a variant person. The head has black silk hair and the mask has painted hair along the side of face, wearing elaborate original costume of red silk lined rich brocade with unusual fabric design suggesting feathers on the upper portion, and with handpainted veil and a gilt metal crown with figural flying bird. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Japanese, Isho-ningyo or a Noh-ningyo from the Noh play “Hagoromo” (Celestial Feather Robe), early 1900s, late Meiji/early Taisho era. Value Points: perfectly-preserved figure with intriguing story. $500/700

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121. Dramatic Pair of Japanese Warriors Depicting Takatsuna and Kagesue, Edo Period

19” (48 cm.) 24”h. with base. Each is carved wood with gofun-finish and painted facial features including moustache details, carved wooden hands posed to clasp reigns and feet with attached intricate booting, wearing very elaborate uniforms, armor and helmets, with attached weaponry, and seated upon carved horses with fitted saddle and decorations, glass eyes and black silk mane and tail, each on original wooden ebony black base. Condition: excellent. Marks: Japanese, the pair depict the warriors Takatsuna, who is riding the white horse named Ikezuki, and Kagesue riding the black mount, in the famous scene of the two warriors racing to be the first to cross the Uji river and engage the enemy forces, mid-1800s, Edo Period. Value Points: the exceptional detail of the storied pair ranges from facial expression to sculpted detail of costume. $1200/1500

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122. American Wooden Doll by Schoenhut, Model 105, with Carved Hair & Headband

16” (41 cm.) Carved wooden doll with socket head, carved bobbed hair with wide blue headband, intaglio brown painted eyes, white eye dots, black upper eyeliner, accented nostrils, closed mouth with solemn expression, wooden spring-jointed body with jointing at shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees and ankles, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Schoenhut Doll Pat. Jan, 17, ‘11 USA & Foreign Countries. Comments: Schoenhut, circa

1916, model 105. Value Points: rare carved hair model with wonderfully-rendered expression, beautiful original complexion is well preserved. $700/900

123. American Wooden Character Doll, Model 102, by Schoenhut with Carved Braids

16” (41 cm.) Carved wooden socket head, center-parted carved hair with deep comb-marks drawn back from face and captured in coiled braids with blue ribbon tie at the back of head, intaglio blue eyes, black upper eyeliner, white eye dots, accented nostrils, closed mouth, wooden springjointed body, antique dress, undergarments and Schoenhut shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Schoenhut Doll Pat. Jan.17, ‘11 USA & Foreign Countries. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1912, model 102. Value Points: excellent detail of carved hair, original finish. $900/1200

124. Exceptional American Wooden Character Doll, Model 301, by Schoenhut

16” (41 cm.) Carved wooden socket head, brown painted eyes in deeply-defined eye sockets, single-stroke brows, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with solemn expression, brunette mohair tacked-on wig, all wooden spring-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Schoenhut Doll Pat. Jan 17,’11 USA & Foreign Countries (incised). Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1912,

model 301. Value Points: outstanding definition of facial features, fine original painting, original wig, costume and Schoenhut shoes. $800/1100

125. All-Original American Wooden Doll by Schoenhut with Original Shoes

18” (46 cm.) All wooden doll with socket head, carved and painted facial features, large brown intaglio eyes with white eye dots, black

upper eyeliner, fringed brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full lips, brunette tacked-on mohair bobbed wig, all-wooden spring-jointed body with holes in feet for posing. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Schoenhut Doll Pat. Jan 17, 1911 USA. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1912. Value Points: near mint original condition, superb painting, original wig, rose silk dress, original knit stockinette teddy, Schoenhut stockings, Schoenhut shoes. $800/1100

126. German Bisque Flirty-Eyed Child, Model 117N, by Kammer and Reinhardt

14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep and “flirty” eyes, painted lashes, dark eyeliner, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, four porcelain upper teeth, auburn mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body with side-hip jointing. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 117n 36. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912. Value Points: very fine gleaming patina of complexion enhances the rosy-cheeked expression, wearing antique lace dress, undergarments, socks, shoes. $1100/1500

127. Delightful German All-Bisque Googly, Model 899, with Original Costume

8” (20 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, sculpted brown hair with curly topknot and side curls above the over-sized ears, large round side-glancing googly eyes

defined by all-around eyeliner, high comma-shaped brows, rounded nose with accent dots, closed mouth in beaming “watermelon-slice” smile with accent details, impressed philtrum, five-piece toddler body. Condition: generally excellent, slight nose paint rub. Marks: 899 3. Comments: Germany, circa 1918, the model bears a close resemblance to both Kammer and Reinhardt’s 131 googly and their Moritz model, but its maker remains a mystery. The exact doll is shown in the book The History and Art of Googlies, page 148. Value Points: absolutely charming googly with wonderful sculpting of hair, very deeplydefined facial features enhancing the impish expression, original body and wonderful factory-original costume. $2500/3500

128. German Bisque Art Character, Model 101, by Kammer and Reinharft

18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, small blue painted eyes, thick dark upper eyeliner, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, wig pulls at back of head. Marks: K*R 101 46. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1910, the model marketed as “Marie”. Value Points: well-defined wistful expression is enhanced by finest painting of features. $1100/1300

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129. German Bisque Art Character, Model 114, “Hans”, by Kammer and Reinhardt

18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted shaded blue eyes with glazed accents, thick black upper eyeliner, one-stroke tapered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full shaded lips, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume with toy wooden-wheeled calico horse. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R 114 46. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1909, from the art character reform series, their model marketed as “Hans”. Value Points: finest quality of bisque with deeply-sculpted features, fine luminous complexion, original body and body finish. $2500/3500

130. All-Original French Bisque Art Character “Gretchen” by Kammer and Reinhardt

15” (39 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted blue eyes, black upper eyeliner, one-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full downcast lip, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 114 39. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, the model “Gretchen” from the firm’s art character series, circa 1910. Value Points: outstanding original state of preservation, superior modeling and bisque enhanced with decorative glaze, original very lush wig, body, body finish, and lavish costume. $1700/2300

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131. French Museum Automaton “Little Girl with Her Favorite Toys”

by Leopold Lambert

14” (36 cm.) seated 14” x 14” base. Seated upon a velvet-covered wooden base is a bisque girl with blue glass eyes, original mohair lashes, painted features, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, dimpled chin, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, carton torso and legs with metal hip hinge, wire upper arms, bisque forearms. Arranged aside the doll is a paper mache donkey with nodding head. Condition: generally excellent, music and motions function well. Marks: 1300-7 Dep S&H (and original boutique label under velvet cover). Comments: Leopold Lambert, who deposed this model in 1894 along with this note about its design, “I took careful note of the movements made by the child and I have managed to imitate the entire range of these movements”. Value Points: delightful automaton featuring a doll with original wig and original fine silk dress. The automaton is notable for the number of synchronic movements: turning head side to side, leaning forward, alternately waving arms, kicking feet up and down in delight, while the donkey nods his head, while music plays. $6000/8000

132. German Bisque Toddler, 260, by Kestner

10” (25 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, 132.

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four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair bobbed wig, composition toddler body with jointing at shoulders and hips, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: made in Germany JDK 260 25. Comments: Kestner, circa 1925. Value Points: choice bisque and painting, original wig, original toddler body and body finish. $300/400

133. German Bisque Character “Hilda” by Kestner, Size 18, with Toddler Body

24” (61 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, blonde brushstroked painted hair with forelock curls, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth shaded and outlined lips, two porcelain upper teeth, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Ges Gesch JDK N 1070 Made in Germany 18. Comments: Kestner, circa 1915, their trademark model Hilda. Value Points: especially fine modeling with quality of bisque on the larger Hilda with toddler body having fine original finish. $1200/1600

134. All-Original German Bisque Doll Posed on Easter Egg Candy Container

13” (33 cm.) h. Seated upon a paper mache egg with lithographed paper interior and flocked flannel exterior and gilt paper edging, is a bisque head doll with brown glass eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, open mouth, four tiny teeth, blonde mohair wig, wooden block torso, wire upper arms and legs, bisque forearms. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1890. Value Points: pristine condition, the little Easter doll is seated on original egg designed for use as candy container, wearing original pink and floral costume and bonnet, and holding wicker basket of eggs. $1200/1500

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135. Grand German Bisque Closed Mouth Child, 16X, by Kestner

27” (69 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined subtly-shaded lips, very plump cheeks, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden fully-jointed body with very plump limbs, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 16 X. Comments: Kestner, circa 1882. Value Points: grand size of the closed mouth X series Kestner with especially fine bisque and painting, original body and body finish. $1200/1500

136. German Bisque Closed Mouth Doll by Kestner, X Series

15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: X. Comments: Kestner, circa 1882. Value Points: especially sweet-faced child with closed mouth and fine luminous bisque, original body and body finish. $1200/1500

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137. German Bisque Closed Mouth Doll with Rare Painted Teeth by Kestner

22” (56 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, dark upper eyeliner, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with painted teeth between the shaded and outlined lips, blonde mohair wig, early composition and wooden eight loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 14. Comments: Kestner, circa 1882, the model was inspired by the circle/ dot bébé of Leon Casimir Bru. Value Points: one of the rarest closed mouth models by Kestner, this example with very fine quality of bisque and delicate complexion, original body and body finish, lovely antique costume. $1400/1800

138. German Musical Handwind Toy “Children Swinging in the Park”

16” (41 cm.) h. x 12”w. Arranged upon a velvet-covered wooden base is a wooden arbor decorated with silk flowers and flags from which is suspended two wooden gondola double-seated swings; two bisque head dolls are seated in each swing, each with glass eyes, painted facial features, the boys with painted hair and the girls with mohair wig, antique costume, and holding flags. When hand-wound at the side, the swings move forward and back gaily and music plays. Condition: generally excellent, music is a bit rusty. Comments: Germany, circa 1910. Value Points: charming nostalgic scene, the wooden arbor and swings have original gilt-stenciled finish. $1200/1600

139. German Bisque Doll, Model 132, Attributed to C.F. Kling in the Bru Look-Alike Manner

16” (41 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderhead, blue glass enamel inset eyes and dark outlined irises, painted lashes, feathered brows, rose blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined pale lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, kid child body with gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees, bisque lower arms. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 132 4. Comments: attributed to C.F. Kling, circa 1882, the model closely resembles the Brevete model of Bru which it aimed to portray. Value Points: especially beautiful doll with subtle shading of complexion, antique wig with original hip-length braids, lovely antique dress, leather ankle strap shoes with buckles. $1200/1600

140. Three German All-Bisque Miniatures with Pets

3 ½” (9 cm.) Each is one piece bisque figure of child with painted facial features, mohair wig, painted smock; they are posed seated in various casual manners while one played with a puppy, another pets her kitten, and the third looks wistfully on. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1900, rare all bisque figures with wigs. $400/500

141. Three German All-Bisque Miniature Wigged School Children

4” (10 cm.) Each is one piece figure depicting a little boy or girl seated on school bench, with painted facial features, blonde mohair wig, modeled and painted school costumes, shoes and socks, and holding a book or slate in its arms. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 411.1 (or 2 or 3). Comments: Germany, circa 1900. Value Points: wonderful matched set, with rare mohair wigs. $400/500

142. Early German All-Bisque Barefoot Miniature with Trunk and Trousseau

9” (23 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso with plumply shaped curvy torso, peg-jointed arms and legs, right hand folded in little fist, plump legs with tiny ankles and bare feet, blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, lightly-feathered brows, accented nostrils, tiny closed mouth, brunette mohair wig with coronet braid. Condition: generally excellent, professional retouch to left foot. Comments: Kestner, circa 1880. Value Points: rare early all-bisque model with wonderful expression on the very plump face, wearing lovely muslin dress, and presented in antique trunk with six additional costumes and accessories. $2200/2600

143. French Sarrequemine Child’s Wash Set in Brass Spindled Stand

21” (53 cm.) x 18” 9”h. pitcher. The fancy brass frame with spindled detail, lower shelf, and two towel bars has a cream softpaste top with die-cut at the center for insertion of bowl. The set includes the wash bowl and pitcher as well as lidded jar, and each of the softpaste accessories and top have wonderful stenciled design of children at play, some with nursery themes. The pieces are signed Sarrequemine. Excellent condition except for repair on pitcher, French, circa 1890, an especially luxury model with brass detailing. $800/1000

144. Lovely French Bisque Poupée

Attributed to Pierre-François Jumeau

14” (36 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, large grey glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, cork pate, shapely kid poupée body, lovely costume, undergarments, leather ankle boots. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2. Comments: PierreFrançois Jumeau, circa 1875. Value Points: beautiful face with wonderful large size enhanced by richly painted eye liner and lashes. $1700/2300

145. French Maple Wood Chair with 1890 Dance Card and Gloves

10” (25 cm.) The elegantly-shaped French maple wood chair with narrow tapered legs and posts has ladder back and woven rush seat. Also included is a glass perfume bottle with velvet encasement and tassel, with attached silk covered dance card and pencil gilt lettered 1890; and cream kid skin gloves with scalloped mauve edging. Excellent condition. French, circa 1890. $400/500

146. Beautiful French Blue-Eyed Bébé Triste by Emile Jumeau

28” (71 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump cheeks, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded lips, separately-modeled pierced ears, brunette handtied human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden early body with straight wrists and plump limbs, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 13 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Jumeau, circa 1885, the model sculpted by Carriere-Belleuse known as Bébé Triste. Value Points: very lovely bisque with richly-defined features, original body and body finish. $11,000/13,000

147. Splendid French Singing Bird by Bontems by Sevres Porcelain Jardiniere

25” (64 cm.) Presented upon an ebony wooden base is a luxury porcelain jardiniere by Sevres with a lavish hand-painted array of garden flowers centered by a brightly-feathered bird, and with a pair of gilt lion head handles at each side. The jardiniere is filled with a bounty of silk flowers of various colors and styles and is surmounted by a feathered blue bird perched on a branch. When wound, the bird turns its head side to side, flits its tail feathers and merrily chirps while opening and closing its mouth. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: Bontems, Paris, 1880. Value Points: a felicitous presentation by the talented artisan who, after studying actual bird cries in the Bois de Boulogne of Paris, brought those sounds and movements to life with realistic mechanical movements, combining this with the extraordinary artistry of Sevres porcelain painters. $6000/8000

148. Pair, All-Bisque Miniature Dolls for the French Market

5” (13 cm.) Each is all-bisque with swivel head and peg-jointing at shoulders and hips, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes and single-stroke brows closed mouth, light brown mohair wig; including girl with unusual orange painted stockings and two-strap shoes, antique dress; and boy with painted white shoes and socks wearing formal gentleman’s suit with medal. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: for the French market, circa 1885. Value Points: precious petite pair with wonderful costumes, rare stockings on girl. $400/500

149. French Bisque Bébé by Leon Casimir Bru with Splendid Eyes and Rare

Painted Teeth

16” (41 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kidedged bisque shoulderplate, modeled bosom and shoulderplate, bright blue glass paperweight inset eyes with dark iris rims, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with painted teeth between the slightly-parted outlined lips, pierced ears, auburn mohair wig over cork pate, kid bébé body with gussetjointing at hips, knees and elbows, bisque lower arms and hands. Condition: generally excellent, some darkening of body, kid patch on right leg. Marks: Bte SGDG (high on forehead) (circle dot symbol). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1880. Value Points: especially fine modeling, pale complexion dramatized by splendid eyes, original body and perfect bisque hands. $8000/11,000

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150. 18th Century English Wooden Lady with Original Painting

15” (38 cm.) One-piece carved wooden head and torso, carved flat back head and torso, elongated throat, narrow black enamel inset outlined eyes, dot shaped brows, pointy nose, thin line mouth with heart-shaped center, blush spots on cheeks, simple wooden arms and footless-legs with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: England, late 1700s. Value Points: well-preserved early wooden doll with excellent painting of features and blush, antique transfer-cotton dress, undergarments, silk bonnet. $6000/8000

151. Petite 18th Century English Wooden Doll with Fine Original Finish

13” (33 cm.) One-piece wooden head and torso, bedpost-shaped head,

flat torso back, shapely torso front, outlined black enamel eyes, dot lined brows, closed mouth, blushed cheeks, brunette hand-tied human hair wig, cloth arms, wooden legs jointed at hips, early calico gown and woven bonnet. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: English, late 1700s. Value Points: petite size with original gleaming complexion, wellpainted features. $6000/8000

152. Early 1800s Walnut Sleigh Bed with Fittings

14” (36 cm.) i. 10”h. Of fine walnut wood with natural finish, the bed is styled in the manner of a winter sleigh, with elegantly rolled head and foot board, and with tiny hidden wooden wheels and original wooden bed slats; the bed is fitted with original linens and pillow. Excellent condition. Early 1800s. $600/900

153. Early Wooden Arm Chair with Silk Upholstery

10” (25 cm.) The wooden framed arm chair with welldetailed carving of spindles and arms has wooden seat and back and golden silk upholstery with fringed edging. Excellent condition. Early 1800s. $400/500

154. 18th Century English Wooden Lady with Captivating Piquant Features

22” (56 cm.) One-piece carved wooden head and torso, bedpost-shaped head, flat torso back, elongated throat and rounded bosom, centered facial features, dark enamel outlined eyes, pointy nose, thin-line smile, defined chin, cloth upper arms, wooden lower arms with spatula-shaped hands, wooden peg-jointed arms and legs, brunette hand-stitched human hair wig. Condition: early light restoration to original finish. Comments: England, late 1700s. Value Points: the carving and painting of unusual centered facial features renders a most captivating expression, early costume with cape, bonnet, and undergarment is likely original. $6500/8500

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155. Exceptional Early 1800s Diorama of Fantasy Scene

12” (30 cm.) x 13” x 7”d. Inside a wooden-framed shadow-box with original decorative paper covers, gilded frame and early glass cover is an extraordinarily imaginative scene comprised of infinite details featuring a child asleep in a tree and flower-laden bower amidst a forest which is fronted by a little pond with glass waterfall. Also appearing in the scene are an aristocratic wax man and woman, who while strolling in the forest, appear to have just come upon the child and look on in wonder. The forest is filled with dozens of fancily painted paper mache or wooden birds, butterflies and little animals that appear to be protecting the child. Condition: excellent. Comments: early 1800s, an early allegorical scene whose specific storyline is a mystery. Value Points: the mystery of the wellpreserved scene is enhanced by its exceptional artistic detail. $1200/1500

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16” (41 cm.) Paper mache shoulderhead with oval face, strong throat, modeled bosom, angled sides of shoulder plate, strong nose with upturned tip, blue painted eyes with all-around eye liner and brows, gentle smile on closed mouth, sculpted black hair with formally arranged finger curls emanating from a center part and nearly covering

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the ears, and an extremely long braid at the back that is coiled into a four-strand chignon, kid/muslin body with unusual stitching on lower legs and hips, stitched and separated fingers, wearing early gown and undergarments, black velvet sewn-on slippers. Condition: generally excellent, the slightly faded finish is original. Marks: Sibold (two paper labels inside shoulder plate). Comments: Attributed to Johann Friedrich Muller, circa 1830. Value Points: rare model with unique paper label, very elaborate coiffure, original finish, bearing a blue ribbon award from UFDC 1966 convention in Chicago. $1400/1800

157. German Paper Mache Lady Doll with Sturdy Original Body

11” (36 cm.) Paper mache shoulderhead with perfectly oval face and elongated throat, black sculpted hair in centerpart arranged smoothly around her ears and formed into a tightly-coiled chignon at the back of head, painted blue eyes with heavily-modeled eyelids, black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, closed mouth, slightly modeled bosom, slender kid body and lower wooden arms and legs, blue paper bands at kid/wooden junction, painted green shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1840. Value Points: specially detailed modeling with heavy eyelids, simple yet elegant hair style in the manner of Queen Victoria in the early days of her reign. $700/900

158. German Paper Mache Lady with Elaborate Coiffure and Original Costume

11” (28 cm.) Paper mache shoulderhead with elongated neck, very elaborate and full black sculpted hair with wide poufs at each side of face and a braid encircled topknot, blue painted eyes, black singlestroke brows, closed mouth, blushed cheeks, slender kid body, wooden lower arms and legs, painted yellow shoes. Condition: generally excellent, some craquelure on shoulder plate, some body patching. Comments: Germany, circa 1840. Value Points: very elaborate rare coiffure, wearing original transfer printed muslin gown and undergarments. $500/700

159. German Paper Mache Lady Doll with Beehive Coiffure with Rare Jointed Limbs

14” (36 cm.) Paper mache shoulderhead, elongated throat, black sculpted hair with side pouf curls and high topknot circled by narrow braids (known as “beehive:), painted blue outlined eyes, single-stroke brows, closed mouth, slender kid torso and upper limbs, wooden lower arms and legs to just above the jointed knees and elbows, painted black shoes, antique costume. Condition: very good, nose rub, craquelure on shoulderplate. Comments: Germany, circa 1840. Value Points: elaborate coiffure, rare jointing at elbows and knees. $600/800

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160. Two Chinese Wooden Door of Hope Dolls Depicting Young Gentleman and Lady

11” (28 cm.) Each has carved wooden socket head with defined and painted facial features, muslin body, he with high domed forehead, painted black hair at back of scalp with hole for queue; and she with darkened complexion, painted black hair with chignon and painted forehead bangs. Condition: generally excellent, queue missing, some costume fading. Comments: Door of Hope Mission doll, Shanghai, circa 1925, depicting a young Chinese gentleman of high social rank and lady with rare painting of hair. Value Points: each is wearing original costume indicating their social status. $800/1100

161. Chinese Wooden Door of Hope Young Woman with Red Hair Comb

12” (30 cm.) Carved wooden head with painted facial features, carved and painted black hair with unusual painting of bangs and carved braid at back of head with red barrette, cloth body. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Chinese Door of Hope, circa 1925. Value Points: unusual patterned silk kimono and matching pants with soutache braid, variation of hair from #162. $400/500

162. Chinese Wooden Door of Hope Young Woman with Chignon and Gold Combs

12” (30 cm.) Carved wooden head with painted facial features, carved and painted black hair with unusual painting of bangs and coiled chignon with

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gold comb, cloth body. Condition: generally excellent.

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Chinese Door of Hope, circa 1925.

Value Points: wearing original blue cotton tunic and pants, and with unusual variation of hair, a variation from 161. $400/500

163. Chinese Wooden Door of Hope Doll Representing a Mourner

12” (30 cm.) Carved wooden head with natural polished finish, tinted eyes, brows, and shaded lips, black painted pate with long black queue, firmly stuffed muslin body. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: Shanghai Door of Hope Mission doll, circa 1930, representing a Mourner. Value

Points: wearing rare costume comprising two layer off-white linen robes, blue pants, linen slippers, stiff open-weave canvas jacket and cap, hemp-wrapped tie at the waist.

$600/800

164. Three Chinese Wooden Door of Hope Dolls Including Two Children

8” (20 cm.) -12”. Each has carved wooden head with well-defined facial features, painted hair, muslin body. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Door of Hope Mission, circa 1925. Value Points:

including young gentleman with black painted pate at back of head and wearing original blue tunic and royal blue jacket; young girl with unusual painted black hair with carved braid at back of head, wearing white cotton tunic and pants; and young man with side-parted black hair wearing purple tunic and blue jacket with black soutache ties.

$1200/1500

165. Chinese Wooden Door of Hope Wealthy Man

12” (30 cm.) Carved wooden head with painted black pate, slender face, deeply-sculpted eye sockets, tinted brows, eyes and mouth, all cloth body. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Chinese Door of Hope Mission, the doll represents a wealthy man, circa 1930. Value Points: rare model, wearing black silk kimono with blue brocade medallion, over blue brocade full-length tunic and pink silk pants, black silk slippers and black cap, with original long queue. $400/600

166. Pair, Chinese Wooden Door of Hope Bride and Groom

12” (30 cm.) Each has carved wooden head with painted and tinted facial features, carved and painted hair (she with chignon at the back edged with scalloped floral border), firmly-stuffed cloth body, wooden hands. Condition: generally excellent, he without cap.

Comments: Door of Hope Mission dolls representing Bride and Groom, circa 1920. Value Points: the pair wear original and perfectly-preserved wedding costumes, she with elaborate red silk costume with detailed embroidery, headdress with decorative beads and pom-pom tip, and he with rich purple/ black silk robe with embroidered front and back panels. $800/1000

167. Japanese Lacquered Palanquin for the Hina Matsuri Celebration in Grand Size

16” (41 cm.) h. x 14”w. x 12”d. The ebony black lacquered wooden palanquin with hand-painted gilt decorations and applied gilded and silver medallions and trim, has long carrying handles which fold closed at the roof, and sliding doors which open to the fitted interior with floral-patterned wall paper and separate compartments with gold leaf carvings on the framework, and with windows shaded by Tsundere reed screens. Excellent condition. Japanese, for the Hina Matsuri Girl’s Day Celebration, late Meiji era, notable for exceptional size and fine decorative elements. $1200/1400

168. Petite Japanese Courtesan with Bellflower Design Obi

9” (23 cm.) Carved wooden head with gofun finish, tiny enamel eyes, painted features, elaborate coiffure of black silk arranged with crepe wraps and beko combs. Condition: generally excellent, silk frail on base. Comments: Japanese, Showa era, 1930s, representing a courtesan whose costume

includes a very fine front-tied obi with Chinese bellflower design. Value Points: charming petite size, with beautiful facial painting, elaborate coiffure and all original costume. $600/900

169. Japanese Wooden Lacquered Miniature Furniture in Original Box

5” (13 cm.) h. chest. Including a four draw chest with silver knobs and trim, matching lidded box with two additional smaller units, each with original ebony black lacquered finish and painted gilt accents. The furniture is preserved in original wooden box with maker’s label on the outside. Excellent condition. Late Meiji era. $300/500

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171. French Wooden Fire Screen with Hand-Painted Decorations

11” (28 cm.) h”. 9”w. The wooden fire screen features a hand-painted panel with gold leaf background accented by rich garlands, wreaths and foliage. Excellent condition. French, circa 1875. $500/700

172. French Miniature Bronze Box with Porcelain Miniature by Jean Derval

5” (13 cm.) The oval bronze box with gilt finish and filigree detailing has hinged lid to green velvet fitted interior; the exterior lid features an exquisite painted miniature portrait of 18th century lady with jeweled crown with matching necklace wearing elegant gown, signed by the artist Derval. Excellent condition, French, circa 1880, the painting was executed by Jean Derval, noted French miniaturist. $500/800

170. French Bisque Poupée by Gaultier with Original Ensemble

18” (46 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, pale blue paperweight eyes with spiral threading and darker blue iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted 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. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 4 (head and shoulderplate) F.G. (shoulderplate). Comments: Gaultier, circa 1875. Value Points: beautiful eyes and complexion, the poupée is wearing original elaborate walking ensemble, undergarments, leather boots. $2300/2800

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173. French Bisque Poupée from Maison Simonne with Original Coiffure

22” (56 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, narrow pale blue glass eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and lightlyfeathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig with original coiffure, cork pate, kid poupée body, gussetjointing at elbows, hips and knees, brown silk gown, undergarments, leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 5 (head and shoulderplate) Maison Simonne Rue de Rivoli...(stamp on torso).

Comments: Maison Simonne, circa 1865, which specialized in luxury quality pouees and accessories. Value Points: very expressive portrait-like model, lovely bisque and painting, original coiffure, original sturdy body, prestige boutique label. $2800/3500

174. French Accessories for Larger Poupée or Bébé

6” (15 cm.) l. folio case. Including a brown leather folio folding case with gilt tooling and mother-ofpearl decorations, brown silk fringe, opening to blue silk lining, designed for sewing or writing tools; 1 ½” leather-covered case which hinges open to brass-capped inkwell;

3” leather case which contains miniature gilt scissors and other sewing tools; and 4” white kidskin gloves. Excellent condition. French, circa 1875. $400/500

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175. French Brown-Eyed Bisque Bébé E.J. by Emile Jumeau

15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, pierced ears, blonde lambswool wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, antique silk costume, undergarments, bonnet, leather shoes with brown silk rosettes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose E 6 J (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1883. Value Points: an especially lovely example of the early bébé with beautifully-painted features, original body and body finish. $3800/4300

176. French Maple Wood Doll Chair in Unusual Size

9” (23 cm.) Of natural finish maple wood, the petite doll-sized arm chair has bamboostyled spindles and legs, and original rush seat. Excellent condition. French, circa 1885, an unusual size of the classic style. $300/400

177. German Rococo Spielwaren Coronation Coach and Horses by Szalasi

14” (36 cm.) coach. 36”l. with horses. Of wood with thickly-applied

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gesso and gilt painting, the coronation coach features exceptional detail of carving and ornamentation including (removable) roof surmounted by crown and two seated winged cupids with lyres, two driver’s seated, two doors, and a double team of four white horses with velvet saddle and giltmetallic straps. There is a (non-working) music box hidden under the interior seats. Excellent condition. From the workshops of Rudolf Szalasi of Germany, mid-1900s. $500/700

178. French Bisque BrownEyed Bébé, Rare Incised “Depose” Model

25” (64 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, painted eye corners and shaded nostrils, closed mouth, shaded and outlined lips,

separately modeled-pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-looseball-jointed body with straight wrists, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose 12 (incised, with artist marks) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1882, the “depose” model was made for a very short time only. Value Points: very fine luminous bisque on the rare model, original body and body finish. $4500/6500

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179. Beautiful French Bisque Portrait Bébé by Emile Jumeau, Size 13

28” (71 cm.) Bisque socket head, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, mauve blushed eye shadow, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded lips, defined philtrum and chin dimples, separately-modeled pierced ears, extended-length brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent, some body retouch. Marks: 13 (and artist checkmarks on head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1882. Value Points: very deep and luminous paperweight eyes enhanced by fine painting of lashes and eye shadow. $5500/7500

180. French Mechanical Handwind Toy of Clowns Lifting Weights

12” (30 cm.) Standing upon a wooden base with lithographed paper cover are two bisque head clowns, each with white complexion, dark glass eyes, painted clown decorations, spiral spring torso and upper arms, carved wooden lower arms and feet, wearing original silk clown

costumes and holding wooden ball weights. When wound, the clowns bounce up and down, alternately lifting and lowering the weights they hold. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: L.C. (anchor mark) 11/0. Comments: French, circa 1890. Value Points: unusual mechanical toy with amusing activity. $800/1100

181. Grand French Candy Container Vignette with Seated Bisque Doll

17” (43 cm.) h. seated. 12” l. egg. Seated upon a paper mache egg with pink flannel cover and gilt paper trim at the separation edges is a bisque head doll with large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented center line, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, wooden block torso and feet, bisque forearms. Condition: generally excellent, hairline at right wrist. Comments: For the French market, bisque head by Gaultier, circa 1880, grand luxury “boite a bon-bons” or candy container presented by prestige Parisian confiterie. Value Points: all original luxury boite a bon-bons, the bisque poupée wearing original mauve silk ensemble and bonnet. $1300/1700

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182. French Bisque Bébé by Jules Steiner with Original Signed Body

23” (58 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with shaded lips, incised dimple at philtrum and chin, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, French composition fully-jointed body with straight wrists, nicely costumed in lace dress. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: J. Steiner Bte SGDG Paris Fre A 15 (head) J. Steiner (with image of doll, original paper label). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1890. Value Points: finest quality bisque with beautifullypainted complexion, original body and body finish. $2800/3200 181.

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183. German Bisque Closed Mouth Child, Model 128, by Kestner

21” (53 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume and bonnet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: A Made in Germany 13 128. Comments: Kestner, circa 1885. Value Points: hard-to-find model with closed mouth, very fine bisque, original body and body finish. $1200/1500

184. German Bisque Closed Mouth Doll, XII, by Kestner

19” (48 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: XII Comments: Kestner, circa 1882. Value Points: beautiful closed mouth child with very rich painting of features, original body and body finish. $1200/1500

185. American Mohair Candy Container Bunny “Pansy” by R. John Wright

9” (23 cm.) including ears. Firmly-stuffed bunny, posed on back haunches, has shaded grey and white lush hide, pink felt lined tall bunny ears, large brown glass eyes, pink nose, and garland of felt pansies about its neck; the head removes to reveal hidden interior compartment for use as candy container. Condition: near mint. Marks: Pansy #81/250 R. John Wright (original label). Comments: R. John Wright, 2014, from a limited edition of 250 pieces. Value Points: most captivating artistry of the little bunny which is preserved in its original labeled box with original certificate of authenticity. $600/800

186. Delightful German Bisque Child Seated on Bunny Candy Container

13” (33 cm.) h. 12” l. A bisque head doll with blue glass eyes, real lashes, painted lashes and brows, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, blonde curly hair, wooden block torso and lower legs, bisque hands, is posed seated on a paper mache bunny with cream and brown flannel hide, open mouth, amber glass eyes, ears and holding a carrot in his

mouth. The bunny has removable head for access to candy container body.

Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1890.

Value Points: the delightful Spring themed vignette features the young lad wearing original green and lavender silk ensemble and top hat, with wicker basket on his back for carrying more candies. $1200/1500

187. German Bisque GlassEyed Character, Model 134, by Hertel and Schwab

16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, small blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, arched feathered brows, sculpted crinkles around the eyes, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden balljointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, hands repainted.

Marks: 134 4.

Comments: Hertel and Schwab, circa 1915. Value Points: highly expressive features enhanced by deep modeling around the eyes.

$1200/1600

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188. Vintage White Plush Bunny in Party Costume

25” (64 cm.) including ears. The firmly-stuffed white plush bunny in standing pose has wire-framed ears lined with pink velvet, pink disc eyes, pink embroidered nose, extended arms, very plump stomach, muslin torso and upper limbs under stitched-on costume.

Condition: generally excellent. Comments: circa 1940s. Value Points: wearing original costume comprising yellow flannel pants, lavender flannel jacket, green felt vest and bow tie, ruffled lace jabot. $400/500

189. American Cloth Character

Doll

“Kamkins”

in Original Costume

17” (43 cm.) All-cloth doll with swivel head, firmly-pressed and oilpainted facial features, blue eyes, black upper eyeliner, fringed brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, original brunette mohair bobbed wig, stitch-jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Kamkins...(stamp on torso). Comments: Kamkins, circa 1930s, the doll was made by American designer Louise Kampes and sold in her boutique in Atlantic City. Value Points: depicting the classic American child of the 1930s, the doll is wearing an unusual original costume of purple fleecy flannel jacket and pants with matching cap having leatherette brim, shoes, socks. $800/1100

190. Delightful Velvet Story Book “Puss in Boots” with Glass Eyes

15” (38 cm.) A cat with mauve velvet “fur”, in standing pose, has two front paws curved in front, two back paws with brown leatherette boots, long curled tail, yellow glass eyes, stitched ears, long whiskers, red embroidered nose, red silk neck ribbon and bow. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: circa 1925. Value Points: rare story book toy in perfectly preserved condition. $400/500

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191. German Tin Lithographed Friction Toy “Bunny in Purple Jacket”

5” (13 cm.) The lithographed tin bunny with painted purple jacket and pink posy has painted facial features, and is standing upon a metal frame with red tin wheels. The toy propels forward when friction applied to the toy. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1900. $300/400

192. German Musical Handwind Toy “The Bunny’s Merry-Go-Round”

17” (43 cm.) h. 11” x 11” base. Arranged upon a wooden platform with colorful lithographed design of a bunny carnival is a merry-go-round with decorated roof and four suspended swing seats upon which are seated four paper mache bunnies with brown flocked finish, tiny glass eyes, wooden block torsos and paper mache hands and feet, wearing matching cotton and felt costumes. When wound, music plays and the swings twirl around merrily. Condition: excellent, functions well. Comments: Germany, circa 1890. Value Points: delightful musical toy with bunny theme. $1200/1500

193. German Bisque Character with Sculpted Blonde Hair and Blue Hair Bows by Mystery Maker

14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, blonde sculpted hair with short tousled curls and modeled blue hair bows, painted facial features, blue eyes with white eye dots, black and red upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with painted teeth, impressed dimples, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: A (symbol) Germany 5. Comments: Germany, circa 1910, mystery maker. Value Points: rare mystery model with deeply defined dimples and laughter creases. $700/900

194. American Mechanical Toy Bunny by Lindstrom Tool & Toy, and Peter Rabbit Books

6” (15 cm.) The tin bunny with original finish of shaded yellow, with lithographed collar and facial features, winds at the side and “hops” forward. Labeled “Bunny” on one side and with maker’s stamp of Lindstrom Tool & Toy Co, of Bridgeport, Connecticut on the other. Excellent condition. Circa 1920s. Also included are five miniature books of Peter Rabbit in various adventures, from Henry Altemus Publishers, by various authors and with color illustrations, in very worn and loved condition, early 1900s. $300/400

195. German Velvet Bunny from Skittles Set by Steiff

8” (20 cm.) Posed atop a wooden keg-shaped base is a standing velvet bunny with hand-painted details around the black bead eyes, tiny limbs,

red silk ribbon with brass bell. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Steiff (early button in ear). Comments: Steiff, from the Skittles set presented by the firm, circa 1895. Value Points: extremely rare early toy from the prestige Germany firm. $700/900

196. German Bisque Character, 7760, by Gebruder Heubach

10” (25 cm.) Pink tinted bisque socket head with solid dome, sculpted and painted light brown hair in short baby fashion with well-detailed sculpting curls at back of head and forelock tendrils, intaglio blue painted eyes with prominent black pupils, black and incised upper eyeliner, short feathered brows, closed mouth with downcast pouty expression, composition bent limb baby body, antique romper suit. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 7760 Heubach (sunburst) Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912. Value Points: wonderfully appealing facial expression enhanced by chubby cheeks and chin, choice bisque and painting. $700/900

197. Early German Velvet Bunnies by Steiff

5 ½” (14 cm.) and 7”. Posed seated on back haunches with upper paws extended, each bunny has swivel head, amber glass eyes, black embroidered nose and mouth, stand-up wireframed ears. Including orange velvet with cream underbelly and

light brown bunny. Each has original Steiff underscored button in ear. Germany, Steiff, circa 1915. $1200/1500

198. German Mohair Costumed Bunny by

Steiff

10” (25 cm.) Standing mohair brown and white bunny with shaded details has flannel body and mohair paws, amber glass eyes, pink embroidered nose, stand-up ears with painted pink lining, and is wearing factory original white shirt and blue pants with red suspenders. With original Steiff (underscored F) button in ear. Excellent condition. Germany, Steiff, 1950s. $400/500

199. German Bisque Character, “Marie”, Model 101, by Kammer and Reinhardt

13” (34 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted blue eyes, black upper eyeliner, heavily modeled eyelids, one-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with ceneter accent line, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R 101 34. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, the art character model marketed as “Marie”, circa 1910. Value Points: wonderful size of the wistful character with very choice bisque and painting, original body and body finish, original wig. $900/1200

200. German Paper Mache Candy Container “Foxy Grandpa Riding a White Rabbit”

6” (15 cm.) h. 6”l. Paper mache man depicting the comic character Foxy Grandpa with white topknot, sideburns and brows, spectacles, wooden torso and limbs, original costume, is seated upon a paper mache white bunny with removable head for use as candy container. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1900, the toy was inspired by the beloved comic strip character of the era. Value Points: amusing Springtime themed candy container with original painting of Foxy Grandpa. $900/1200

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201. French Bisque Bébé by Emile Jumeau, Size 12, with Original Couturier Costume

26” (66 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and multi-feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, impressed dimples at philtrum, chin and lip corners, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden

fully-jointed body.

Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 12 (and artist checkmarks) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body).

Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1886. Value Points: lovely bisque and painting, original body and body finish, the bébé owns her original aqua silk couturier costume and bonnet created in the studios of Ernestine Jumeau. $3400/3800

202. French Wooden Piano with Hand-Painted Decorations as Music Box

11” (28 cm.) w. 10”h. The upright wooden piano is fitted with music box which operates from keywind at the side (key included). When wound, and the hinged key board cover is lifted, music plays. The piano has original painted finish in aged green and gold with handpainted flowers and leaves. There are two missing key white uppers, paint worn on legs, and music plays well, yet tentatively. French, late 1800s, a most unusual music box in perfect scale for display with dolls. $700/900

203. French Bisque Mechanical Gliding Lady by Jules Steiner

15” (38 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and brows, rose

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blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth with outlined lips and double row of teeth, carton torso and full length carton skirt which encloses the deposed mechanism, bisque arms to above the elbows, hidden wheeled base. When wound the doll glides forward and in circles, raising arms and crying “mama”. Condition: generally excellent, mechanism functions well. Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1867. Value Points: lovely antique costume, beautiful face with rich cobalt eyes, on the early Steiner deposed mechanical doll. $3000/4000

204. Petite French All-Bisque Mignonette with Tiny Salon Dog

4 ½” (11 cm.) Bisque swivel head on bisque torso, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, closed mouth, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, white knee-high socks, blue two-strap heels. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1885. Value Points: compelling expression on the tiny mignonette, with (frail) original costume, and including paper mache salon dog with lush white fur and tiny glass eyes.

$500/700

16” (41 cm.) Curly mohair bunny posed standing on back haunches with extended upper paws, has swivel head, upright ears with wire armature and pink-tinting of the ear lining, amber glass eyes, pink embroidered nose with black outline and mouth, curly tail. When tummy is squeezed, the bunny plays a merry tune. Condition: excellent except mohair is worn away at stomach when squeezed for music. Comments: Germany, possibly Steiff who created a series of musical animals in 1928-1931, in very limited numbers. Value Points: delightful musical toy with soft cuddly mohair and pink accents. $700/900

206. French Brown-Eyed Bisque Bébé by Emile Jumeau

22” (56 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 9 (head) Bee Jumeau Hors Concours (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1890. Value Points: fine creamy bisque on the pretty bébé, original signed Jumeau shoes. $2800/3200

207. German Paper Mache Easter Egg with Hand-Painted Silk Cover

10” (25 cm.) The oval paper mache Easter egg designed for use as candy container separates at the middle for access to paper-lined interior, and is covered on the exterior with rose silk having a hand-painted scene of a bunny and goose in deep negotiations about the goose’s eggs. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1890, the whimsical theme is softened by delicate colors of scenery. $400/500

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French Bisque Bébé. 1907, in Original Brittany Costume with Brittany Furnishings

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paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette human hair over cork pate, French compositon body jointed at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent, some finish worn on hands. Marks: 1907. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1907. Value Points: wearing original multi-layered provincial costume of French Brittany region including coiffe. Included is antique wooden Brittany chair and bench with wellrendered traditional carving of the region. $900/1200

209. French Bisque Blue-Eyed Bébé

by Emile Jumeau

26” (66 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fullyjointed body, lovely antique costume and bonnet. Condition: generally excellent, some body retouch. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 12 (and artist checkmarks, head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body).

Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1888. Value Points: very fine quality of bisque, complexion and painting of features. $2800/3400

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210. Distinctive Early English Wooden Doll with Rare Fitted Gloves

16” (41 cm.) One-piece carved wooden rounded head and flat-back torso, elongated throat, black enamel eyes in hand-cut sockets, dot painted lashes, one-stroke brows with dot accents, strong pointy nose, closed mouth with downcast lips, blush spots on cheeks, brunette hand-tied human hair ringlet curled wig, cloth upper arms, wooden lower arms and legs, separately-sculpted fingers, wooden legs pin-jointed at hips and knees. Condition: very good, old touch-up on neck, tiny chip on nose, some light craquelure. Comments: English, mid-1700s. Value Points: very distinctive face, original wig, original costume comprising gown with lacing closure

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and metallic thread edging, tiny matching slippers, stockings, undergarments, and rare fitted kidskin gloves. $12,000/16,000

211. German Paper Mache Lady Doll with Large Enamel Eyes and Modeled Bosom

21” (53 cm.) Paper mache shoulderhead with perfectly-oval face and modeled bosom, elongated strong throat, large dark glass enamel inset eyes, painted eyelashes and brows, strong aquiline nose, closed mouth with primlyset lips, very dark brown sculpted hair with strong comb-mark detailing waved smoothly around the sides of her face, drawn backward and forming into narrow braids that are coiled into a tight chignon at the back of her head, kid body with stitch-jointing and wooden lower arms with tine-shaped fingers, antique cotton dress, petticoat, and drawers. Condition: generally excellent, finish original yet rubbed. Comments: Germany, circa 1850. Value Points: rarity factors include glass eyes, modeled bosom, great presence, with blue ribbon award from UFDC national convention, Denver, 1978. Ex-collection Margaret Hartshorn. $1100/1300

212. German Paper Mache Lady Doll with Original Costume

9” (23 cm.) Paper mache shoulderhead doll, sculpted black hair in long ringlet curls onto shoulders, painted blue eyes, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, slender kid body, wooden lower arms and legs. Condition: very good, original painted finish with light craquelure and age-darkened complexion, some kid reinforcement. Comments: Germany, circa 1850. Value Points: wearing original lace gown and undergarments. $400/600

213. Fine Early French Wooden Coach Body with Fragonard Style Painting

13” (33 cm.) h. 12”w. The wooden-framed coach is styled with arched roof edged with gilded carving with figural lady’s head at each corner,

with eight beveled glass windows, hinged doors and metal steps opening at both sides, and is finished with richly-layered gilt paint overall and has Fragonard style cherub and floral decorations on all sides and on the roof. The interior is lined with textured tapestry silk having a floral print, and the carriage rests upon a wooden base. Excellent condition. French, early 1800s. $1800/3200

214. Grodnertal Wooden Doll with Peg-Jointing and Original Costume

10” (25 cm.) One-piece carved wooden head and torso, oval-shaped face, elongated throat, painted black hair, painted facial features with tiny mouth, elongated wooden legs with jointing at hips and knees, painted red shoes, elongated arms with jointing at shoulders and elbows. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Grodnertal, circa 1840. Value Points: unusual elongated limbs, original gown, undergarments and cap, original earrings rare to find on this smaller size wooden doll. $600/800

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215. French Bisque Poupée with Brilliant Cobalt Blue Eyes

17” (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, cobalt blue glass inset eyes dark eyeliner, painted lashes, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupée body with gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees, antique costume. Condition: bisque is excellent, body is original with patching and darkened arms. Comments: French, circa 1875. Value Points: lovely pale complexion enhanced by brilliant cobalt blue eyes, lovely early gown. $1700/2200

216. Three German All-Bisque Miniature Dolls in Original Costumes

4” (10 cm.) and 5 ½”. Each is all-bisque with swivel head, bisque torso, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, mohair wig, the boy with brown eyes and the two girls with blue eyes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, the larger two attributed to Simon and Halbig and are known as “black stocking” dolls in reference to their leg painting; the smaller closed mouth model made for the French market, circa 1885. Value Points: the petite dolls are each wearing their original costume, and are posed with antique rose-silk tufted chair. $800/1100

217. French Bisque Portrait Poupée by Pierre-François Jumeau with Wooden Body

19” (48 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass enamel inset eyes with darker blue iris rims, dark eyeliner, mauve blushed eye shadow, feathered brows, painted lashes, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, all-wooden body with shapely torso, dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, swivel jointing at wrists and deluxe swivel jointing at upper arms and legs allowing greater positioning. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 5. Comments: Pierre-François Jumeau, circa 1875, the facial model evolved into the premiere bébé of Emile Jumeau. Value Points: especially fine quality of bisque, complexion and painting, rare wooden body with extra articulation, antique costume included. $4500/5500

218. Pair, German Bisque Dollhouse Lady and Gentleman by Simon and Halbig

6” (15 cm.) Each has bisque shoulderhead, brown glass eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, muslin body, bisque lower arms and legs, painted shoes and socks. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SH 1160. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: the couple are wearing antique ivory silk aristocratic costumes. $600/800

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219. German Mohair Bunny by Steiff

6 ½” (17 cm.) including ears. Brushed golden mohair bunny is posed seated on haunches, swivel head, tinted brown tips of ears and flannel lining, amber glass eyes, red embroidered nose. With original Steiff button (underscored F) in ear. Excellent condition. Germany, Steiff, 1950s. $400/500

220. German All-Bisque “Tynie Baby” by Horsman, Wigged Variation

8” (20 cm.) Bisque swivel head of chubbyfaced baby on bisque baby torso, tiniest blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, tinted brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs in bent-limb baby pose, bare feet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: c. 1924 by E.I. Horsman Co, Inc. Germany 43.

Comments: Germany, the doll was made exclusively for the Horsman firm of New York, and marketed as “Tynie Baby”, circa 1924. Value Points: most appealing fretful baby expression is enhanced by choicest bisque and painting. Ex-Mildred Seeley Collection. $900/1100

221. Rare German All-Bisque “Bunny Tots” by Horsman with Purple Shoes

6” (15 cm.) One-piece allbisque head, torso and legs, sculpted white bunny hood with pink-lined bunny ears, blonde tuft of hair at forehead, painted side-glancing eyes, painted upper lashes and brows, closed mouth with pouty expression, loop-jointed arms, painted purple shoes with black buckles and white socks. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Germany (foot) Bunny Tots trademark, Copyright by the E.J. Horsman Co. (paper label on chest).

Comments: Horsman, circa 1920. Value Points: very rare

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googly novelty in pristine condition, modeled cap and ears, purple shoes, pouty expression, wonderful detail of blushing, original “Bunny Tots” paper label. $1100/1300

222. German All-Bisque Doll in Bunny Costume

7” (18 cm.) One-piece bisque head and torso, blue glass eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with two painted teeth, blonde mohair wig, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white stockings and brown two-strap shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1915. Value Points: wearing antique (worn) mohair bunny suit with ears. $300/400

223. German Bisque Closed Mouth Doll by Kestner in Unusual Tiny Size

7 ½” (19 cm.) Bisque socket head, bright blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2 ½. Comments: Kestner, circa 1880. Value Points: unusual tiny size of the sought-after closed mouth model. $600/800

224. German Paper Mache Gentleman Bunny with Squeeze Mechanism

12” (30 cm.) Paper mache head of bunny with painted brown/white

face and ears, amber glass eyes, wooden bellows torso, wire upper arms and legs, wooden lower arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1890. Value Points: wearing original country gentleman costume, the bunny holds a yellow hat in his right hand, and when bellows is squeezed, he waves the hat up and down in salutation. $700/900

225. German Bisque Closed Mouth Doll by Kestner

14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, dark eyeliner, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with downcast lips, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 8. Comments: Kestner, circa 1885. Value Points: very fine quality of bisque and painting on the closed mouth model, original body and body finish, antique costume. $800/1200

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226. German Bisque Character Doll, Model 143, by Kestner

18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, brushstroked brows, painted lashes, accented nostrils, open mouth, two porcelain upper teeth, dimpled chin, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden balljointed body, antique costume.

Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: H made in Germany 12 (head) Germany (body).

Comments: Kestner, circa 1915. Value Points: soughtafter model has excellent bisque and painting, original body and body finish, antique costume. $600/800

227. Petite German Bisque Character, Model 143, by Kestner

10” (25 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, two porcelain upper teeth, auburn mohair wig, plaster pate, composition and wooden balljointed body, antique costume.

Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: made in Germany 143.

Comments: Kestner, circa 1915. Value Points: sweet smaller size of the beloved model, original body and body finish. $400/500

228. German Bisque Character, 143, by Kestner

7” (18 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four tiny porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden body with jointing

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at shoulders, hips and knees, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: made in Germany 143. Comments: Kestner, circa 1915. Value Points: the impish quality of the model is perfectly rendered in this example. $400/500

229. German Mohair “Lulac” Bunny by Steiff

17” (43 cm.) Creamy mohair with swivel head, long floppy ears, blue eyes with black cross-eyed pupils, pink embroidered nose, felt embroidered mouth, firmlystuffed torso, jointing at shoulders and hips with long floppy limbs, fluffy mohair at hands and feet. Condition: generally excellent. Mark: Lulac (original paper label) Steiff (button and yellow cloth tag 7343/00). Excellent condition. Germany, Steiff 1950s. $300/500

230. American Costumed “Ruthie the Rabbit” from Posey Pets Series by

Alexander

19” (48 cm.) including ears. Cream silky-plush head with pink satin-lined ears, magenta bead eyes with blue and pink eyeliner, applied long curly lashes, heartshaped nose, flowered fabric body with plush paws, wearing pink organdy pinafore dress over lime green organdy underdress, matching pantalets with cutwork ruffles at the ankles, pink felt hat with cluster of flowers

and long striped pink streamers.

Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Madame Alexander, from her Posey Pets Series, 1951. Value Points: delightful fantasy bunny with wonderfully designed eyes and eye decoration, original costume, Ruthie is quite rare to find in this wonderful state of preservation. $300/500

231. Rare German Mohair Bunny with Pink Eyes by Steiff

13” (33 cm.) including ears. Of lush creamytoned mohair, the standing bunny has swivel head and jointed arms and haunches, tail, upright ears, pink eyes. With early underscored F Steiff button in ear. Excellent condition, mohair especially lush and full. Germany, Steiff, 1920s. $700/900

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232. Wooden Miniature Doll House in the Bliss Manner

12” (30 cm.) x 9”. The two story wooden dollhouse with curved roofline and front porch columns supporting an upper balcony has lithographed paper cover on three sides with colorful architectural details including brickwork, curtained windows, and stonework, with opening front door. The entire front wall hinges open to two large rooms with original wall and floor papers. Very good condition, chimney missing. In the Bliss manner, late 1800s, an unusual small size with wonderful lithographed detail. $500/700

233. German Bisque Bunny Boy Chauffeur as Candy Container

8” (20 cm.) Seated as chauffeur in a woven rattan auto with spoked wheels and painted headlights is a bisque head doll with glass eyes wearing a brown flocked flannel hooded jacket with bunny ears, striped pants, and holding a carrot. The lid of the back storage area hinges open to reveal a paper mache Easter egg with floral decorations. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1900.

$900/1200

234. Pair, German All-Bisque Googlies in Cossack Style

Costumes

5” (13 cm.) Each is all-bisque with one-piece head and torso, bald pate with defined forelock curl and side curls, painted side-glancing googly eyes, painted upper lashes, short-stroke brows,

closed mouth with beaming smile, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted red boots, wearing original Cossack style costumes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1915. Value Points: charming pair glancing at each other, rare red boots. $400/500

235. German Paper Mache Mechanical Candy Container “The Bunny Scholar”

7” (18 cm.) Paper mache brown painted bunny with painted eyes has a bellows torso, carved wooden lower arms and legs, painted stockings and blue shoes, colorful cotton costume, is seated on a wooden chair, a slate tablet held in his lap and a pen in his right hand. When lever at back is moved up and down, he raises and lowers his head and moves his arm back and forth as though writing. The chair rests upon a cardboard box whose base removes for access to the candy container. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1890, wonderful vignette candy container with amusing mechanical action. $900/1100

236. American Wooden Doll Trunk with Lithographed Scenes by Bliss

7 ½” (19 cm.) x 5 ½”. The wooden trunk with hinged arched cover has colorful lithographed paper cover with colorful design of children

peering from a train window,labeled “Little Traveler” by Bliss. Good condition. Circa 1890. $200/300

237. German Cloth Character, Type I, by Kathe Kruse in Original Costume

18” (46 cm.) All cloth doll with three-seamed firmly-stuffed head, pressed and oil-painted facial features, shaded brown eyes, black and brown upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with downcast lips, brown painted hair with forelock curls, distinctive thumb (not separately stitched), stitch-jointing at shoulders, disc-jointed legs. Condition: excellent. Marks: Kathe Kruse 699 020 Made in Germany (foot). Comments: Kathe Kruse, Type I, second era, circa 1930s. Value Points: wonderfully-preserved condition of the solemn-faced fellow with finest painting of face and hair, original Bavarian style costume, hat, socks and shoes. $1200/1500

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238. German Character Sasha with Rare Small Nose by Gotz

16” (41 cm.) Tan-complexioned socket head, blue shaded eyes, thick black and white upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, tiny nose, closed mouth with very full pouting lips, pink painted lips, rooted side-parted blonde hair, jointing at shoulders and hips, wearing blue overalls with white jersey shirt and bandanna, purple leather boots. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sasha Serie (head and body, and hip seam line). Comments: Gotz, first production, 1960s. Value Points: rare model with flattened very small nose. $700/900

239. German Slender-Faced BrownEyed Character Doll “Sasha” by Gotz

16” (41 cm.) Brown-complexioned socket head, painted smaller brown eyes with thick black and pale blue eyeliner, single-stroke brows, closed mouth with wide solemnly-shaped lips, rooted red straight hair, jointing at shoulders and hips, wearing blue jersey knit dress with embroidered details and matching cap, panties, brown suede boots with lambswool cuffs. Condition: generally excellent, some sparseness of hair at crown. Marks: Sasha Serie (head and body, and hip seam line). Comments: Gotz, first production, 1960s.

Value Points: an especially beautiful complexion enhances the slender face and elongated throat of the early Gotz model. $500/800

240. German Wide-Eyed Character Doll

“Sasha” by Gotz

16” (41 cm.) Light tan-complexioned socket head, very large painted grey eyes with dark blue iris outlines, thick black and white eyeliner, single-stroke brows, closed mouth with solemnly-shaped lips, rooted long blonde straight hair, jointing at shoulders and hips, wearing black and grey checkered flannel dress and grey woolen leggings, grey suede shoes with ankle straps. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sasha Serie (head and body, and hip seam line). Comments: Gotz, first production, 1960s.

Value Points: the especially large eyes are dramatized by ochre eye shadow on the beautifully painted face. $600/800

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16” (41 cm.) Tancomplexioned socket head, brown painted eyes, thick black and white eyeliner, single-stroke brows, closed mouth with wide solemnlyshaped lips, rooted long blonde straight hair, jointing at shoulders and hips, wearing blue and white checkered flannel dress and matching panties, socks, blue leather shoes with ankle straps. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sasha Serie (head and body, and hip seam line). Comments: Gotz, first production, 1960s. Value Points: especially nice state of preservation with beautiful painting, appealing smaller eyes. $500/800

242. German Character Doll “Sasha” with Red Hair by Gotz

16” (41 cm.) Dark tan-complexion socket head, dark blue/grey shaded eyes, thick black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, closed mouth with very full pouting lips, pink painted lips, rooted long red straight hair, jointing at shoulders and hips, wearing corduroy two-piece suit with matching cap and leather sandals. Condition: generally excellent, some sparseness of hair at crown. Marks: Sasha Serie (head and body, and hip seam line). Comments: Gotz, first production, 1960s. Value Points: early model of the desirable commercial series of Sasha has very expressive features and richly painted eyes. $600/900

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243. Rare American Hand-Carved Wooden Lady and Gentleman Doll Heads with Provenance

6” (15 cm.) Each is a one-piece hand-carved wooden shoulderhead depicting an adult lady and man with youthful appearance, each with egg-shaped head, elongated throat, and individually-defined sculpting of features such as the woman’s larger rounded nose, and the man’s slender upturned nose. Each has painted facial features, the woman with larger blue eyes, closed mouth, exceptional sculpting of hair with deeply defined comb-marks, center-part with two ringlet curls at each side of face (carved away from

the head), and brushed across the back of her head to form a tightly coiled chignon at center back. The man has short tousled hair that is combed forward from a center spot at the back, and waved behind sculpted ears. Condition: generally excellent, light nose paint rubs. Comments: American, early 19th century, acquired by Margaret Hartshorn in the 1960s, ex-collection Estelle Winthrop, their legendary provenance was of being made by the hand of a Maine fisherman; the story of the dolls was told by Mrs. Hartshorn in a 1995 issue of Antique Doll World. Value Points: exceptional original condition of the carved heads, superb hair sculpting and individual characterization of the rare couple, still united after nearly two centuries. $1800/2500

244. Early Paper Mache Lady Doll with Rare Coiffure

17” (43 cm.) Very firm wood-pulp paper mache shoulderhead, heart-shaped head, elongated thick throat, black sculpted hair in centerpart with four elongated ringlet curls in layered style, and small braided chignon at back of head, painted blue eyes with defined sockets, outlined eyes and brows, closed mouth, muslin/kid body, carved wooden lower arms and legs, spatula hands, painted black shoes. Condition: there is early repainting on face and hair, some body patching. Comments: circa 1830, rare coiffure, original (faded) patterned silk costume with laced backing. $700/900

245. German Paper Mache Lady Doll with Original Costume

8” (20 cm.) Paper mache shoulderhead, sculpted black hair drawn over her ears and captured into tumbling curls onto her shoulders, painted large brown eyes, black upper eyeliner, closed mouth, slender kid body, wooden lower arms and legs, painted yellow flat shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1860. Value Points: petite model is all original, unusual larger eyes, and wearing beautiful antique gown that has never been removed. $400/600

246. German Paper Mache Lady with Long Ringlet Curls and Double-Loop Chignon

26” (66 cm.) Paper mache shoulderhead with elongated oval face, elongated throat, black sculpted hair with long ringlet curls in front of sculpted ears, short ringlet curls around nape of neck and a braided chignon at the back of head arranged in a double

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loop, painted blue outlined eyes, fringed brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, firmly-set lips, modeled bosom, early firmly-stuffed cloth body, wooden lower arms and legs, painted red shoes with black outline. Condition: structurally excellent, light craquelure and over-glaze, touch-up on hair, cheeks and edge of shoulderplate, original finish worn on legs. Comments: Germany, circa 1840. Value Points: impressive presence of the large model, rare coiffure with elaborate details, original body, antique costume. $700/900

247. Grand Early 1700s English Wooden Doll with Highly Characterized Features and Bodice Cut

26” (66 cm.) One-piece carved wooden head and torso, very full lower face, strong pronounced nose, large blue painted eyes in deeply defined and outlined eye sockets, closed mouth, pierced ears, carved ears, elongated throat, brunette hand-tied human hair, modeled bosom with unusual defined cleavage cut, elongated waist, wooden arms and legs with dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips, and knees, shapely legs, sculpted outline of shoes. Condition: there is old restoration on the painted elements, fingers are missing on right hand. Comments: English, mid-1700s, the regal posture and highly characterized sculpting indicate portrait of a specific, yet unknown, person. Value Points: outstanding carving well worthy of restoration; included is original dress with fine embroidery and hair wrap. $8000/11,000

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248. Two American Brown Mohair Costumed Bunnies

12” (30 cm.) and 12” excluding ears. Of shaved brown or golden mohair, each has egg-shaped head and undefined nose, glass eyes, embroidered nose and mouth, and muslin-lined ears, and with sewn-on felt costume and detachable hat with holes for ears. Good condition, some play wear, few moth holes. American, circa 1930s, the smaller bunny is a look-alike of the Sunny Bunny created for the Raggedy Ann series of animals.

$400/600

249. Pair, German Paper Mache Bride and Groom Bunnies as Candy Containers

10” (25 cm.) Each has paper mache head of bunny with painted facial features, sculpted top hat or veil with appending bunny ears, unusual spring socket neck allowing a bobbing action, sculpted bride or groom costume, and posed perched upon a candy container base which is stamped “Made in Germany”. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1915. $400/600

250. German Bisque Laughing Boy on Candy Container Bunny

9” (23 cm.) A bisque-head doll with sculpted laughing expression and painted facial features, blonde mohair wig, carton torso, wooden lower arms and legs, painted shoes and stockings, is seated upon a fleece-covered paper mache bunny with glass eyes and removable head for use as a candy container. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 13 a. Comments: Germany, circa 1900. Value Points: wonderfully-preserved condition of the rare candy container, with original costume and accessories. $800/1200

251. Vintage Golden Mohair Bunny Candy Container as Exhibition Model

31” (79 cm.) Standing upon original wooden platform is a golden mohair bunny with upright flannel-lined ears, large amber glass eyes, stitched mouth, padded armature body with golden mohair hand paws and lower legs, paper mache shoes, and wearing cotton costume comprising blouse, shawl, skirt, apron, holding a baby bunny with

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glass eyes in right arm, flannel carrots in left hand, and a woven wicker basket attached to its back. Excellent condition. The vintage exhibition piece is wonderfully achieved. $600/800

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Bisque Painted Eye Character, 8204, by Gebruder Heubach

16” (41 cm.) Pink tinted bisque socket head with very full cheeks and chin, small intaglio painted blue eyes with white eye dots, one-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with downcast lips, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition and wooden balljointed body, nicely costumed in black velvet Bavarian costume with embroidered detail. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 8204

Heubach (sunburst) 5 Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912, the model appeared with either glass eyes or this rarer version with painted intaglio eyes.

Value Points: very rare model enhanced by superb detail of sculpting, painting, and fine bisque which lend a highly characterized look.

$1200/1500

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20” (51 cm.) excluding ears. The firmly-stuffed pale blonde mohair bunny has unusual oval-shaped head with double-seamed face, stitched-on floppy ears with pink velvet lining, pink glass eyes, pink embroidered nose and mouth, mohair paws, flat feet for standing, and having stitched-on felt costume comprising orange jacket, white vest, and green pants. Excellent condition. Circa 1930s. $400/500

254. German Bisque Glass-Eyed Smiling Character Girl, Model 189, by Kestner

15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, small brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, incised eyeliner, short feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 189 (head). Comments: Kestner, circa 1910, from their character-puppen series. Value Points: wonderful expression with impressed crinkles around the eyes, dimpled lip corners, original body and body

finish, fine luminous complexion. $1200/1500

255. German Mechanical Bunny by Schuco

6 ½” (17 cm.) The firm-bodied standing bunny has upright lined ears, pink wooden eyes, metal body with glued-on original costume of green felt, black pants and black bow tie. When wound at the back torso, the bunny “walks” around in an amusing way. Very good, some spotting on ear lining, mechanism functions well. Germany, Schuco, circa 1930s. $300/400

256. Pair, German Brushed Woolen Costumed Bunnies

7” (18 cm.) including ears. Each is firmly-stuffed white brushed woolen bunny in standing pose, with jointed arms, white glass eyes with tiny black pupils, pink embroidered nose, pink-lined ears, large feet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Germany (paper label). Comments: Germany circa 1920. Value Points: the pair wear matching boy and girl cotton print costumes. $400/500

257. German Bisque Candy Container “Chauffeur Bunny and Little Friend”

7” (18 cm.) Seated upon a wooden wheeled cart is a bisque doll costumed as chauffeur bunny with applied spectacles, chauffeur’s cap and bunny ears, hollow torso which separates at the middle for access to candy container. Seated in front is a brown flannel flocked bunny with removable head for use as additional candy container. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1900, charming whimsical candy container toy. $800/1000

258. German Bisque Googly, 165, “Jubilee Googly”, by Hertel and Schwab

12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head with rounded facial modeling, brown glass sleep and side-glancing googly eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, single-stroke brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, tiny

rounded nose, closed mouth with well-defined shaded lips, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 165-1. Comments: Hertel and Schwab, 1914, created under special commission for Strobel and Wilkin, which was celebrating its 50th anniversary (1865-1914) at this time, marketed as “Jubilee Doll” in honor of the anniversary. Value Points: the delightful googly has choice bisque, painting, and sculpting. $1800/2500

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Bébé,

16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate, French composition fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: J. Steiner Fre A 9 Paris (head) (original Steiner paper label on torso). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1888. Value Points: all-

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original bébé has original wig, pate, body, body finish, and ivory silk costume and bonnet, undergarments, socks, and ivory kidskin shoes.

$3200/3800

260. Two German All-Bisque Dolls in Original Matching Costumes

3 ½” (9 cm.) Each is all-bisque with one-piece head and torso, jointed arms and legs, painted facial features, the boy with blonde sculpted hair and painted high-lace ankle boots; and the girl with auburn mohair wig and painted black ankle-strap shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1890. Value Points: the dear little pair wear original matching costumes. $300/400

261. German Bisque Character in Wonderful Costume as Candy Container

9” (23 cm.) excluding ears. Bisque socket head, blue glass inset eyes, incised laughter and age wrinkles, comma shaped brows, pronounced nose, closed mouth with beaming smile, carton torso and legs, wire upper arms, wooden hands. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1890. Value Points: wearing green plush hooded bunny costume with ears, leather belt, pants, and carrying wooden rifle and little paper mache squirrel; the doll separates at the mid-torso for its original use as candy container. $800/1000

262. Two Bisque Miniature Dolls in Factory Original Costumes

5” (13 cm.) and 6”. Each has bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, open mouth, tiny teeth, five-piece composition body and mohair wig. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Unis France (boy). Comments: included is a boy by Unis France and girl by Simon and Halbig, circa 1900. Value Points: each is wearing original factory costume, the boy in embroidered traditional costume of Brittany, and the girl with rare painted orange socks and wearing yellow silk dress with black lace and elaborate lace coiffe. $500/700

263. German Springtime Candy Container “Bunny Pulling the Two-Wheeled Cart”

22” (56 cm.) l. A paper mache bunny with flocked flannel finish, amber glass eyes, ears, and applied leather harness is pulling a twowheeled wooden-framed wicker cart with roof in which is seated a little bisque doll with blue glass eyes, painted features, open mouth, blonde mohair wig, bisque hands, wooden legs, and wearing little antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1900. Value Points: delightful springtime presentation, the bunny is designed as candy container with removable head for access to candy. $1200/1600

264. Early French Bisque Bébé by Gaultier with Block Letter

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18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head with very full cheeks, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, dark painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with bowshaped outline and shaped lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, dimpled chin and philtrum. French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body, straight wrists, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, faint hairline at back of head from crown rim. Marks: F. 8 G. (block letters)

Comments: Gaultier, circa 1878. Value Points: early block letter model has gorgeous modeling and bisque with delicate pale complexion. $2800/3200

265. French Doll-Sized Coffee Service in Sevres Blue, Original Box

12” (30 cm.) x 9” box. 5” coffee drip pot. The light wood box with lithographed paper cover in rich paisley design and gilt lettered label “Cafe” hinges open to well-fitted

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interior highlighting a Sevres blue porcelain coffee service for four, comprising coffee drip pot with lid, lidded creamer and sugar, two plates, four cups and saucers, napkins and napkin rings, spoons, and four plates of paper mache “pastries”. Excellent condition.

French, circa 1900. $400/500

266. French Bisque Poupée, Size 2, with Beautiful Face and Very Sturdy Body

14” (36 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupée body with gussetjointing at hips and knees, antique gown, undergarments, leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: 2. Comments:

French, circa 1870.

Value Points: especially beautiful face with brilliant eyes, original wig, original very fresh and sturdy body. $1800/2300

267. Gorgeous French Bisque “Paris Bébé” by Danel & Cie with Original Boutique Label

27” (69 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined shaded lips, pierced ears, auburn mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, antique costume.

Condition: generally excellent, arms repainted, tiny flake on left eye rim.

Marks: Paris-Bébé Tete Depose 11 (head) Paris Bébé Depose (body) A La Tentation/Guyot/Jouets et Bébés...( label on body). Danel & Cie, circa 1890, whose models were aimed at capturing the Jumeau marketplace, and against whom Emile Jumeau won a landmark lawsuit in 1892 rendering the Danel production to a very short period, and hence, very few dolls to be found today. Value Points: especially notable quality of sculpting with deeply-defined features enhanced by finest bisque and rich painting. $3800/4500

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18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with upturned lips corners, shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate, French composition fully-jointed body, pretty antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, finish worn on arms. Marks: Steiner Paris Fre C 11 (head) Le Petit Parisien Bébé Steiner (torso). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1885. Value Points: most endearing expression

French Bisque Bébé, Figure C, by Jules Steiner with Original

highlighted by piquant smile, impressed dimples at philtrum and lip corners. $3000/4000

270. French Accessories for Poupées

8” (20 cm.) l. parasol. Including bone-handled parasol with (frail) burgundy silk cover (missing finial) in original box, four pairs of kidskin gloves wrist-length with scalloped edge, leather satchel with bone tools, decorated bone darning ball, bonehandled riding crop, and cotton chemisette with red flocked collar. Excellent condition. French, circa 1875. $700/900

271. French Bisque Poupée with Kid-OverWooden Articulated Body and Bisque Hands

18” (46 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-lined bisque shoulderplate, blue glass spiral threaded eyes with darker blue iris rims, dark painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, ash-blonde mohair wig over cork pate, stretchedkid over wooden body with shapely torso, dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, bisque arms from below the elbows, well-sculpted fingers, antique pique gown with soutache embroidery, undergarments, shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 4. Comments: French, circa 1870. Value Points: very beautiful face with lovely eyes, rare wooden articulated body and perfect bisque hands. $3500/4500

272. French Poupée Parasol with Burgundy Silk Cover

10” (25 cm.) Bone-handled parasol with matching bone finial is covered with burgundy silk with border of fine lace. Excellent condition. French, circa 1870. $400/500

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17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, lushlypainted lashes, rose blushed eye shadows, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, outlined lips, row of porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 7.

273. French Bisque Bébé by Emile Jumeau with Original Costume and Box

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Value Points: the wide-eyed bébé has original costume, Jumeau socks and Jumeau signed shoes, Jumeau earrings, working pull-string “mama” crier, and original labeled box.

$1200/1500

274. AllOriginal French Bisque Bébé Jumeau, Size 1, with Signed Shoes

10” (25 cm.) Bisque socket head, large brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, auburn mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1 (head).

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1895. Value Points: pristine condition of the tiny bébé has original wig, body, body finish, muslin chemise dress, Jumeau socks, and tiny signed Jumeau shoes with bee symbol. $1200/1700

275. French Miniature Games for Poupées

Including 3 ½” walnut box with sliding lid containing miniature bone croquet set; 3 ½” box labeled “Dominoes” with hinged lid and bone dominoes; 2 ½” walnut box with sliding lid containing bone dominoes; and bone jump rope, bowling pins and bilboquet (ball and stick) game. Excellent condition. French, circa 1875, the objects are perfectly scaled for display with poupées or miniature dolls. $500/700

276. French Bisque Bébé, Figure A, by Jules Steiner

24” (61 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and fringed brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, shaded and accented lips, impressed philtrim and chin dimple, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate, Steiner composition and wooden fully-jointed body, nicely costumed in mariner style ensemble. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: J. Steiner, Fre A 17 Paris (incised) Le Parisien... (red stamp). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1890. Value Points: pretty child with lovely complexion and painting, original body and body finish. $2800/3400

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277. German Bisque Character Doll, Model 143, by Kestner

18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, two porcelain teeth, brunette human hair over plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, well-costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: C made in Germany 10 143 (head) Germany (torso). Comments: Kestner, circa 1915. Value Points: pretty wide-eyed child with fine quality of bisque and painting. $600/800

278. German Black-Complexioned Bisque Boy with Bunny Candy Container

10” (25 cm.) Seated upon a paper mache bunny with amber glass eyes and removable head for access to candy container interior, is a black-complexioned bisque doll with

black enamel eyes, accented eye corners, closed mouth, black fleecy hair, wooden block torso, paper mache hands and lower legs, original costume and with attached wicker basket at his back. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1890. Value Points: wonderful candy container in all original condition. $900/1200

279. German Mohair “Record Bunny” by Steiff

9” (23 cm.) Cream mohair bunny with amber glass eyes, long floppy ears, hinged arms and legs, balanced on a red wooden-wheeled base with iron chassis; when the toy is pulled along, the bunny appears to “pump” the ride as he tilts his body forward and back, working bellows noise maker, with original Steiff button in ear. Excellent condition. Germany, Steiff circa 1950s. $700/900

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9” (23 cm.) Paper mache standing bunny with amber glass eyes, standup ears, painted mouth, paper mache torso with internal mechanism, spring-jointed upper legs paper mache feet, wearing original cotton dress and pinafore and with woven basket on its back. When wound, the bunny rocks back and forth as though walking. Condition: very good, mechanism is spotty. Comments: Germany, circa 1900. Value Points: unusual mechanical candy container. $200/300

281. German Bisque Closed Mouth Child by Kestner

12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with shaded lips, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body with straight wrists, pretty antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 7. Comments: Kestner, circa 1882. Value Points: appealing wistful expression with fine quality of bisque and painting, original body and body finish.

$1200/1500

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282. German Character Sasha Girl with Rare Smaller Eyes by Gotz

16” (41 cm.) Light brown complexioned socket head with slender face, small painted brown eyes with black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, elongated nose, closed mouth with full lips, platinum blonde rooted hair, jointing at shoulders and hips, wearing yellow cotton dress with smocking, pantalets, white patent leather shoes with ankle strap. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sasha Serie (head and body, and hip seam line). Comments: Gotz, first production, 1960s. Value Points: rarity factors of the beautiful doll include side-parted hair, light brown eyes, angular facial shape. $500/700

283. German Red-Haired Sasha Girl with Very Full Lips by Gotz

16” (41 cm.) Sienna-brown complexioned socket head with full cheeks, painted dark grey eyes with dark outer rims, black and white upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, closed mouth with full lips, red rooted hair, jointing at shoulders and hips, wearing pink cotton dress with smocking, panties, white patent leather shoes with ankle straps. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sasha Serie (head and body, and hip seam line). Comments: Gotz, first production, 1960s. Value Points: beautiful complexion perfectly complements the hair. $600/800

284. German Red-Haired Sasha Girl by Gotz with Wide Eyes

16” (41 cm.) Amber tan-complexioned socket head, very large painted dark grey eyes with black iris outlines, thick black and white eyeliner, single-stroke brows, closed mouth with solemnly-shaped lips, rooted long red straight hair, jointing at shoulders and hips, wearing brown corduroy dress and matching pants, white pinafore, socks, white leather shoes with ankle straps. Condition: generally excellent.

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285. German Character Sasha with Rare Small Nose by Gotz

16” (41 cm.) Very dark tan-complexioned socket head, dark grey/blue shaded eyes, thick black and white upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, tiny nose, closed mouth with very full pale pink lips, rooted ash blonde hair, jointing at shoulders and hips, white cotton sundress with pink embroidery. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sasha Serie (head and body, and hip seam line). Comments: Gotz, first production, 1960s. Value Points: rare model with flattened very small nose, rare darker complexion. $700/900

286. German Dark Complexioned

Sasha Girl by Gotz

16” (41 cm.) Brown-complexioned socket head, painted dark grey/blue eyes with thick black eyeliner, single-stroke brows, closed mouth with wide solemnlyshaped lips, rooted long midnight-brown straight hair, jointing at shoulders and hips, wearing cotton dress and pinafore, undergarments, striped knit stockings, red shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sasha Serie (head and body, and hip seam line). Comments: Gotz, first production, 1960s. Value Points: beautiful rich complexion and entrancing large eyes. $500/700

287. German Brown-Haired Character Girl by Gotz

16” (41 cm.) Brown-complexioned socket head, painted dark grey eyes with black iris rims, black eyeliner, single-stroke brows, closed mouth with wide solemnly-shaped lips, rooted long reddishbrown hair, jointing at shoulders and hips, wearing cotton dress and pinafore, undergarments, suede boots. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sasha Serie (head and body, and hip seam line). Comments: Gotz, first production, 1960s.

Value Points: very fine complexion accentuates the large dark eyes. $500/700

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288. Amusing Italian Cat in Colorful Western Cowboy Costume by Alberani and Vecchiotti

18” (46 cm.) Cream plush cat with painted accents is posed standing, bright green glass-like eyes, lashes, pink felt nose, felt mouth and tongue, whiskers, firmly-stuffed body with stitched-on costume of red and white checkered shirt, green felt pants, plush tail and paw hands and feet to match head. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Alberani Vecchiotti Milano (original gilt paper label, with attached hand-lettered label “Gatto con Bai II”) Made in Italy Handmade (cloth label on foot). Comments: Alberani Vecchiotti, 1930s. Value Points: in wonderfullypreserved condition, the cat person wearing original Western cowboy style costume, hat, pistols. $500/700

289. French Cloth Doll by Raynal with Original Raynal Necklace

18” (46 cm.) Firmly-pressed cloth socket head, pressed and painted facial features, brown side-glancing eyes with white eye dots, grey lower eye shadow, painted upper lashes, single-stroke brows, accented

nostrils, closed mouth, blushed cheeks, blonde mohair wig, muslin body with jointing at shoulders and hips, composition hands. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, Raynal, circa 1930s. Value Points: bright fresh state with beautifully preserved painting, original stylish dress and red felt hat, undies, socks, shoes, and original necklace inscribed Raynal on reverse side. $700/900

290. Swiss Composition and Metal Mr. and Mrs. Peter Rabbit Toys by Bucherer

7 ½” (19 cm.) Each figure, depicting a standing bunny, has very hard composition head, hands and feet, with painted finish and facial features, modeled ears, side-glancing eyes, long whiskers, and highly-articulated ballbearing metal body allowing infinite posing. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Bucherer of Switzerland from their line of toys created in the 1920s, depicted are Mr. and Mrs. Peter Rabbit, c. 1925. Value Points: rare to find, the pair are perfectly preserved, wearing factory original costumes. $600/800

291. Three German Stockinette Caricature Dolls from Kammer and Reinhardt

12” (30 cm.) Each is of padded stockinette over wire armature and with wooden feet, having stitched and painted facial features, each is wearing factory original costume. Condition: good/very good, all original albeit dusty. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, the caricature series were presented in the firm’s 1912 catalog. Value Points: depicted are sad-faced Polichinelle, golfer with knickers, golf club and over-sized golf shoes, and cigar-smoking man with cigar.

$500/700

292. Cloth Studio Doll as Aviator in Original Costume

19” (48 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, brown side-glancing eyes, grey eye shadow, outlined eyes, painted lashes, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blonde mohair side-parted wig, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: artist

studio doll, maker unknown, 1930s era. Value Points: especially fine facial modeling and painting, the doll is wearing original aviator costume including zippered jacket and tan leather boots. $600/800

293. Large Vintage Brown Mohair Bunny in Seated Pose

21” (53 cm.) excluding ears. A shaved-mohair brown bunny is posed seated, its upper paws in beseeching manner, with clear glass eyes, pink embroidered nose, armature framed ears with velvet lining leather collar with bells. Excellent condition. Maker unknown, 1920s. $500/700

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294. Important French Brass and Enameled Gas Parlor Stove with Painted Decorations

21” (53 cm.) w. x 15”d. x 17”h. The cast metal parlor stove with chrome finish on elaborately-shaped feet and lower frame features front and side walls of enamel with handpainted floral decorations, two opening oven doors (with interior baking sheet) having chrome handles, cast iron stove top with two large burners and oval opening for placement of water boiler (not included). A metal and brass-trimmed pipe fronts the stove with turning spigots to control the flow of gas. Excellent condition. French, circa 1880. $900/1200

295. French Cast Iron and Brass Kitchen Stove

13” (33 cm.) w. 9” h. (excluding chimney). The cast iron stove with chrome frame and stove top which features two burners, has brass-framed oven doors and a brass water boiler and chimney, brass faucet and brass towel bar. Excellent condition. French, circa 1890. $500/700

296. French Cast Iron Stove for Flat-Irons

14” (36 cm.) Of cast iron, the two part stove consists of threelegged case with tray for ash removal, with hidden grill top that could be used if upper section is not in use; the upper section features angled walls designed for placement of cast iron flat irons to be kept warm. Four flat irons, each with raised design and initials H.C. on the upper side. Excellent condition. French, mid-1800s. $500/700

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297. French Wire Basket Kitchenware

4” (10 cm.) -5”. Six wire-framed baskets and kitchenware in various shapes. Excellent condition. French, circa 1880. $300/400

298. Wooden Drop Leaf Doll Table with Paper Mache Foods

10” (25 cm.) l. 9”h. The wooden drop leaf table with spindled legs is set with a bounty of paper mache foods on a matched set of bisque plates; the foods include many rare varieties including eel, roasted pineapple, asparagus, lobster and more. Excellent condition. For the French market, circa 1890. $400/600

299. German Paper Mache Child Doll with Original Costume

16” (41 cm.) Paper mache shoulderhead, black painted hair in short uniform finger curls, painted facial features, large blue eyes, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with primly set lips, slender kid body with wooden lower arms and legs, painted green shoes. Condition: generally excellent, few minor rubs. Comments: Germany, circa 1860. Value Points: wearing original costume and with original finish. $500/600

300. French Presentation Box of Paper Mache Foods

9” (23 cm.) x 6”. The heavy cardboard box with checkerboard paper finish and centered amusing scene of three child chefs feeding a cat opens to reveal the original fitted contents comprising twelve paper mache foods such as hams, fish pastries. Excellent condition. French, circa 1910, the original presentation set was presented in Paris toy store catalogs of the era, and is rare to find in this all-original condition. $300/400

303. German Paper Mache Lady Doll with Elaborate Coiffure

15” (38 cm.)

Paper mache shoulderhead, elongated strong throat, black sculpted hair with arranged high topknot encircled by narrow coiled braids, arranged curls at each side of head, painted blue eyes, upper eyeliner, singlestroke brows, tiny closed mouth, slender kid body, wooden lower arms and legs, painted yellow shoes, costumed.

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301. German Paper Mache Lady Doll with Looped Curls and Chignon

14” (36 cm.) Paper mache shoulderhead with oval face and elongated throat, painted blue eyes, single-stroke brows, aquiline nose, closed mouth, black sculpted hair drawn around side of face and captured in a coiled chignon at back of head, slender kid body, wooden lower arms and legs, painted green shoes, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent, original finish with some light age rubs. Comments: Germany, circa 1850, with hairstyle in the manner of young Queen Victoria. Value Points: the elegant simplicity of the model is counterpoint to her proud stature. $600/800

302. American Wooden Doll Chair with Stenciled Decorations

9” (23 cm.) The simple wooden ladder-back chair has black painted finish with painted floral decorations, and original woven seat. Excellent condition. American, mid-1800s, original painted finish of the rare American miniature chair. $400/500

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Comments: Germany, circa 1840. Value Points: fine state of preservation, original finish well preserved, elaborate coiffure with added detail of painted curls onto forehead. $800/1000

304. Petite German Paper Mache Lady Doll

9 ½” (24 cm.) Paper mache shoulderhead, black sculpted hair arranged with high topknot and side pouf curls, painted large blue eyes, single-stroke brows, closed mouth, slender kid body, wooden lower arms and legs, painted red shoes. Condition: very good, original finish, some light craquelure on shoulderplate. Comments: Germany, circa 1840. Value Points: rare coiffure and original body, original black silk gown, undergarments. $400/500

305. German Paper Mache Lady Doll for the French Market

21” (53 cm.) Solid domed paper mache shoulderhead, black painted pate, black glass enamel eyes, eyeliner, painted lashes, faint stroke brows, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig, French kid poupée body. Condition: very good, original painted finish with some fading, few body repairs. Comments: Germany, for the French market, circa 1860. Value Points: the early doll is wearing original summer gown, undergarments, leather shoes, bonnet. $500/700

306. Two English Poured Wax Dolls with Glass Eyes

19” (48 cm.) and 8”. Each has blue glass eyes, painted lashes, and brows, closed mouth, separately-inserted hair, including larger doll with softly-stuffed cloth body and wax lower limbs, bare feet, antique gown; and smaller doll which is all wax with one-piece head and torso, jointed wax arms and legs, bare feet, antique gown. Condition: very good, some sparseness of wig on larger doll. Comments: English, circa 1880. Value Points: a dear arrangement of two nicely-preserved wax dolls. $600/900

20” (51 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with shaded lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 9 (and artist checkmarks, head), Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1888. Value Points: pretty brown-eyed bébé has original signed body, antique white pique dress, Jumeau earrings, pink socks, and black leather Jumeau shoes incised “9”. $2800/3200

22” (56 cm.) h. armoire. 13” doll. The wooden armoire with ogeeshaped arched crest features paneled double doors with ornate brass hardware, (key included) and lower drawer; the cabinet is fitted with antique linens tied with rose silk ribbons, and antique bébé undergarments are originally-pinned to the inside of doors. Standing in a fitted cubicle of the armoire is a bisque head doll with blue glass eyes, painted lashes and brows, open mouth, row of tiny porcelain teeth, brunette human hair wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, original costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (anchor mark) 1 France. Comments: for the French market, the fitted armoire appeared in Paris Etrennes catalogs of the era, circa 1910. Value Points: fine cabinetry work of the armoire enhanced by its fitted contents. $900/1300

307. French Bisque Bébé by Emile Jumeau, Size 9, with Original Signed Shoes

308. French Wooden Armoire with Fitted Linens and Bisque Bébé

309. French Felt Character Doll by Raynal with Original Label

13” (33 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, blue side-glancing eyes, grey eye shadow, painted curly upper lashes, accented nostrils, closed mouth, all felt body with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Les Poupées Raynal Made In France Marque Deposee (original paper label sewn to dress). Comments: French, Raynal, 1930s, the doll bears a remarkable resemble to the Lenci child of the era. Value Points: rare model with original label, wearing original vibrant pink/ cream/blue checkered dress, undergarments, socks, shoes. $500/700

311. French Cloth Doll in Folklore Costume by Raynal

20” (51 cm.) Felt swivel head with painted complexion and facial features, brown side-

glancing eyes, rose eye shadow and cheek blush, closed mouth, dark brown mohair wig with bangs and curls, cloth body with jointing at shoulders and hips, wearing (partial) original folklore costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Raynal, Paris, circa 1930. Ex-Shirley Temple collection, her collection of Raynal dolls is shown in an early photograph of Shirley Temple’s doll collection. $400/600

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312. Two American Cloth Bunny Dolls by Ross & Ross of California

17” (43 cm.) Each is yellow muslin with flat dimensional face of bunny with attached ears, printed blue side-glancing eyes, nostrils, whiskers, and mouth. Condition: very good, some light dustiness. Marks: L25 Mfg by Ross & Ross Oakland Ca (paper label). Comments: Ross and Ross were listed in the Directory and Commodity Index of Oakland and East Bay District as manufacturers of “novelty stuffed dolls and animals, toy” between 1925-1935. Value Points: seldom found or documented American cloth dolls of that era are choice to find. $400/500

313. German Bisque Character, Model 249, by Kestner

24” (61 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted curly lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K made in Germany 14 JDK 249 (head) Made in Germany (body). Comments: Kestner, circa 1915. Value Points: pleasing rosy matte complexion enhances the eager expression on the model rightly known as “Hilda’s older sister”. $500/600

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16” (41 cm.) Yellow plush bunny with bright amber disc eyes and rubber tipped nose is posed standing, its ears lined with rose satin, wearing original costume comprising yellow felt top hat with green/white striped banding, purple flannel jacket with ruffled organdy collar and cuffs, yellow felt vest, patterned cotton pants. Condition: excellent. Marks: It’s a Wonderful Toy, It’s Ideal (tag). Comments: Ideal, 1950s. Value Points: vibrant colors and design on the wonderfullycostumed bunny, original label. $200/300

315. Petite German Bisque Child Doll, 155,

by Kestner

10” (25 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, open mouth, four porcelain upper teeth, blonde mohair wig,

composition body jointed at shoulders and hips, painted shoes and socks. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: a made in Germany 1 155. Comments: Kestner, circa 1900. Value Points: wonderful petite size, original wig, body, body finish and fine antique costume. $400/500

316. Petite German Bisque Glass-Eyed Character, 6970, by Gebruder Heubach

11” (28 cm.) Pink-tinted bisque socket head, small blue glass sleep eyes, short painted lashes, short feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth, very full cheeks and chin, mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 6970 1 (Heubach sunburst mark) (Holz-Masse signature on torso). Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1915. Value Points: especially fine subtle blushing of complexion enhances the well-detailed modeling around the mouth and chin, rarer glass-eyed variation of the model especially appealing in this petite size, with original signed body. $800/1100

317. German Bisque Boy on Bunny Wheeled Toy

7” (18 cm.) Seated upon a paper mache bunny with white fluffy coat and metal wheeled base is a bisque head boy with blue glass eyes, wooden block torso, composition hands and feet, antique costume, wicker basket at his back; the bunny has tail which moves up and down, designed to cause the ears to move up and down. Condition: generally excellent, tail mechanism needs repair. Comments: Germany, circa 1900. Value Points: the springtime candy container boy is delightfully designed. $700/900

318. Beautiful German Bisque “Mein Liebling”, Model 117/A by Kammer and Reinhardt

13 ½” (34 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with decorative glaze on lips, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 117/A 34. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912, the model known as “Mein Liebling” (my darling). Value Points: petite size of the beloved doll has choice bisque, original body and body finish. $1800/2300

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319. German Bisque Toddler, Hilda, by Kestner with Original Toddler Body

24” (61 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, two porcelain upper teeth, tongue, outlined lips, blonde mohair bobbed wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: M made in Germany 16 235 JDK n 1917 c. Hilda Ges Gesch N 1070. Comments: Kestner, circa 1914. Value Points: finest quality of bisque and painting on the eager-faced child, original body and body finish, original wig. $1200/1500

320. German Bisque Character “Hilda” by Kestner

16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, outlined lips, two porcelain upper teeth, impressed cheek dimples, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate,

composition bent limb baby body, nice antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: H made in Germany 12 JDK 237 Ges Gesch No 1070. Comments: Kestner, circa 1914. Value Points: very choice bisque, original wig, original body and body finish. $1100/1300

321. German Bisque Glass-Eyed Character, 6970, by Gebruder Heubach

18” (46 cm.) Pink-tinted bisque socket head, small blue glass sleep eyes, short painted lashes, short feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with well-defined accented lips, very full cheeks and chin, mohair wig, composition and wooden balljointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 6970 7 (Heubach sunburst mark) Germany (head) Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1915. Value Points: especially fine subtle blushing of complexion enhances the well-detailed modeling around the mouth and chin, rarer glass-eyed variation of the model, nice antique costume. $1200/1500

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322. German Bisque Child Doll in Original Stars and Stripes Costume

14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, accented nostrils, open mouth, two porcelain teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1894 AM 2/0 Dep. Comments: Marseille, circa 1894. Value Points: the doll is wearing original Stars and Stripes commemorative costume. $500/700

323. German Paper Mache Uncle Sam on a Bunny Candy Container

10” (25 cm.) Paper mache head with highlystylized features depicting Uncle Same with pointy chin, painted blue eyes, painted smiling mouth with teeth, sculpted grey beard and brows, attached top hat, wooden torso and lower limbs, seated on a paper mache bunny with brown flocked finish, amber glass eyes, open mouth, green ribbon on neck, and with removable head for access to candy container torso. Condition: generally excellent. Comments:

Germany, circa 1915. Value Points: rare candy container with wonderful Uncle Sam theme, he with original stars and stripes costume and carrying US flag with 48 stars of 1912. $1200/1500

324. German Bisque Glass-Eyed Character, 6969, by Gebruder Heubach

16” (41 cm.) Pink-tinted bisque socket head, small blue glass eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, short brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with very full downcast lips, center accent line, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, original body and body finish. Marks: 6969 Germany 6 (head) (Holz-masse stamp on torso). Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1910. Value Points: fine quality of bisque enhances the solemn expression, original body and body finish, antique mariner costume. $900/1200

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325. German Woven Easter Egg with Two Bisque Dolls

14” (36 cm.) egg. 9” dolls. An elaborately woven Easter egg with double handles, opens at the center to reveal the surprise of two bisque dolls, each with socket head, blue glass eyes, open mouth, four tiny teeth, single-stroke brows, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, and wearing antique costume including little matching cap with bunny ears. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Germany 390 A 10/0 M. Comments: Springtime presentation basket designed as candy surprise, the dolls each hold a tiny wicker basket for candy treats, and originally other candies offered in the large basket alongside the dolls, circa 1910. Value Points: charming and wonderfully-preserved Easter basket presentation. $800/1100

326. Two German All-Bisque Miniature Dolls, Model 150, by Kestner

8” (20 cm.) and 8 ½”. Each is all-bisque with one-piece bisque head and torso, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 150 2 ½ (or 3). Comments: Kestner, circa 1900. Value Points: the sister dolls having variation of pink or blue knee-high stockings. $500/800

327. German Bisque Flapper Era Doll, Model 1469, by Cuno and Otto Dressel

14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head with slender heart-shaped face and elongated throat, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, singlestroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden slender body with elongated limbs, nicely costumed. Condition: bisque excellent, body original, left ankle restored, hands restored. Marks: 1469 C&O Dressel Germany 2. Comments: Dressel, circa 1915. Value Points: sought-after model with beautifully-shaped face, gentle expression, original body. $1200/1600

328. German Bisque Doll, 1159, by Simon and Halbig with Lady Body

19” (48 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed lady body with shapely bosom and waist, elongated limbs, wearing antique lady costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1159 S&H dep 7 Germany. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: lovely matte bisque and painting, original body and body finish. $1200/1500

329. French Tufted Silk Ebony Stool

7” (18 cm.) Ebony black pedestal stool has (frail) silk cushion seat with deep tufting, circa 1880. Included is golden mohair puppy with amber glass eyes and curly tail. $400/500

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330. American Artist Doll “Cindy” by Dewees Cochran

15” (38 cm.) Latex composition, with socket head, painted facial

features, brown upper-glancing eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth, brunette human hair wig, elongated slender torso and limbs, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Dewees Cochran Dolls (raised symbol on torso). Comments: the studio doll was created by the artist in studio, circa 1947 named “Cindy” by the artist. Value Points: wearing original grey woolen pleated skirt with matching jacket, white pique shirt, underwear, socks, brown leather shoes. $400/600

331. American Artist Child Doll by

Dewees Cochran

13” (33 cm.) All latex composition, socket head, painted blue eyes, black upper eyeliner, painted brows, nostril accent dots, closed mouth with center accent line, brunette human hair, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: studio doll by Dewees Cochran, circa 1950s. Value Points: wonderful child expression of wonder, rare petite size doll by this artist. $700/900

332. English Cloth Portrait Dolls of Princess Elizabeth and Margaret Rose

by Chad Valley

(43 cm.) Each has felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial

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features, blue glass eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with gentle smile, side-parted brunette mohair short curly wig, muslin torso, jointed velvet arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: The Genuine Princess Margaret Rose British made doll Chad Valley (paper label Princess Margaret Rose). Comments: Chad Valley, circa 1935, portrait dolls of the future Queen Elizabeth as a young Princess and her sister Margaret Rose. Value Points: the dolls are wearing original coral or blue rayon dress with tiered ruffle skirt and sleevelets, original undergarments, shoes and socks. $800/1200

333. Italian Blue Velvet Bunny by Lenci

12” (30 cm.) l. The blue velvet plush bunny is posed on its paws, a felt carrot clutched in its front paws, and with pink eyes, pink flannel lined ears, felt floral corsage attached to a pink rayon neck ribbon. Condition: generally excellent. Marks, Lenci (thin cloth label) Lenci (rectangular paper label in lettered AB 06). Comments: Lenci, late 1930s. Value Points: rare Lenci novelty with delightful use of colors is well-preserved and fresh, two original labels. $300/400

334. Two English Cloth Portrait Dolls of Prince Edward and Princess Alexandra

13” (33 cm.) Each has felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial

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features, blue glass eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with gentle smile, brunette or blonde mohair short curly wig, muslin torso, jointed velvet arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent, he has few smudge marks on face. Marks: The Genuine Princess Alexandra British made doll Chad Valley (paper label). Comments: Chad Valley, circa 1935, portrait dolls of the Princess Alexandra and Prince Edward, Duke of Kent. Value Points: the dolls, which are very rare models from the Chad Valley royal series, are wearing their factory original costumes. $700/900

335. German Rococo Carousel with Accessories by Spielwaren

17” (43 cm.) x 17” base, 18”h. Arranged upon a wooden platform is a festive blue painted carousel which is lavishly decorated with painted panels and a roof top upon which are posed six cherubs with violins; six chairs, designed to spin merrily around, are suspended, each with doll, and there are three sets of wooden stairs leading to the ride, and a separate ticket booth with ticket master. The carousel has been electrified to allow movement and lights which needs to be remastered. Excellent condition. Germany, Spielwaren from the workshops of Rudolf Szalasi, 1950s. $1100/1500

336. French Bisque Bébé by Leon Casimir Bru with Original Dress and Signed Bru Shoes

12” (30 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate with modeled bosom and shoulderblades, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, slender kid bébé body with Chevrot hinged hips, wooden lower legs, kid-over wooden upper arms, bisque forearms. Condition: there is restoration to the forehead and extending to repainting of lashes and brows on the right side, shoulderplate and bisque hands perfect, body original and fresh. Marks: Bru Jne 2 (head) No.2 Bru Jne (shoulderplate). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1884. Value Points: desirable petite size, included is original green patterned silk dress with lace trim, pantalets, socks and leather shoes with silver buckles impressed “Bru Jne Paris 2”. $4000/6000