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“The Empress and the Child” The Empress was Eugenie and the Child was Eugenia Josephine Huwe. Empress Eugenie reigned over France from 1853-1871 and for many, she symbolized all that was elegant, sealing the recognition of Paris as the world center of fashion. Her dominance even extended to the world of dolls, with many of the models presented at the 1867 Paris International Exposition inspired by her “look”, and the 1872 deposed smiling poupée by Leon Casimir Bru believed to be an actual portrait of Eugenie. So it is little wonder that French families honored the Empress by naming their child after her.

One of these children was Eugenia Josephine Huwer who was born in Luneville, France in 1883. Three years later, Eugenia, along with her parents, her sister, and her doll, a bisque bébé A.T. by Thuillier which is shown on the cover of this catalog, immigrated to the United States, where her father’s old world skills as a glass blower put him in demand in American glass firms. Eugenia grew up to become an embroiderer, married, had one daughter Vivian to whom she gave her doll, and in which family it 2

has remained until this time. The auction and the catalog are dedicated to The Empress and The Child.

The cover doll is a French bisque Bébé A.T. by Thuillier, its condition as flawless as its beauty, still further enhanced by its provenance. An able companion is a wonderful “Bébé Triste by Jumeau, also being sold with its original family provenance, including photographs of the child owner with the doll, having descended in the family of Robert Louis Stevenson, and still wearing its original Marquis costume. As for the Empress, she is present in two splendid variations, one a rare 21” model with Bru depose wooden body.

The auction features the complete private collection of Gail Nichols of Clarence New York with special emphasis on French bébés and a fabulous group of their look-alike cousins from Sonneberg.

Also highly featured are early Steiff animals and character dolls from the Helen Welsh collection, a one-owner private collection of mignonettes, and a stunning array of fine French automata. x 3

Only the most special items are worthy of the Gold Horse designation. Items in this category with the Gold Horse seal deserve your special consideration. Theriault’s will guarantee to the original purchaser of any Gold Horse lot a credit toward future purchases for the hammer price of that lot (after thirty-six months). Specific conditions governing this guarantee are cited in the “Terms of Sale” at the end of the catalogue. The buyer shall receive a Gold Horse certificate tag to such effect at the time of purchase and the Gold Horse lot will be permanently registered in our gallery.

1. 19” Wonderful German Bisque Child in Original Costume Known as “A.T. Kestner”

93. 19” Beautiful French Bisque Bébé by Schmitt et Fils in Original Red Silk Dress

2. 12” French Bisque Premiere Bébé by Emile Jumeau

101. 22” All-Original German Bisque Doll in Original Japanese Wedding Costume

3. 20” Perfectly-Preserved French Bisque “Bébé with Favorite Toys” by Leopold Lambert

104. 17” French Bisque Poupée by Adelaide Huret with Wooden Articulated Body

4. 17” French Bisque Poupée Depicting Asian Lady by Gaultier in Original Costume

106. 17” French Bisque Bébé by Leon Casimir Bru with Wonderful Original Body

5. 19” French Bisque Bébé Jumeau in Outstanding Original Couturier Asian Costume

107. 23” Gorgeous French Bisque Bébé by Leon Casimir Bru with Depose Mark

17. 23” Gorgeous French Bisque Bébé A.T. “Eugenia’s Doll” with Family Provenance

111. 16” Extremely Rare Early French Bisque Mystery Bébé

19. 17” Early Period Beautiful French Bisque Portrait Bébé By Emile Jumeau

112. 17” French Bisque Poupée “Lily” from Lavallee-Peronne with Original Box

20. 11” All-Original Rare German Bisque Art-Character Doll Set by Kestner

115. 19” French Bisque Portrait Poupée by Jumeau with Wooden Articulated Body

23. 17” Rare German Bisque Art Character, Model 112x, by Kammer and Reinhardt

143. 24” French Bisque Bébé by Schmitt et Fils in Antique Lace and Silk Costume

24. 28” Large French Bisque Bébé Steiner, Figure A 19, with Rare Ebony Complexion

147. 13” French Bisque Bébé by Jumeau with Lovely Original Costume and Signed Shoes

25. 28” Outstanding and Extremely Rare French Bisque Bébé, Series G, by Jules Steiner

150. 22” Gorgeous French Bisque Bébé Triste by Emile Jumeau with Superb Costume

27. 7” Rare and All-Original French Bisque Googly, 235, by SFBJ in Sailor Costume

152. 10” Charming Petite Sonneberg Bisque Doll, Size 1, Resembling Early Bébé Jumeau

29. 7” Rare and All-Original German Bisque Googly by Goebel

154. 9” Petite German Bisque “Mein Liebling” by Kammer and Reinhardt

30. 21” Rare and Pristine German Bisque Character, 1304, by Simon and Halbig

155. 21” German Bisque “Mein Liebling”, Model 117, by Kammer and Reinhardt

31. 25” Wonderful French Bisque Bébé Attributed to Joanny

171. 14” German Bisque Art Character, 179, by Kestner with Fabulous Oriignal Costume

34. 27” French Bisque Bébé, Model 223, from the Series Fantastique by Emile Jumeau

211. 14” Rare Sonneberg Bisque Doll with Amber Complexion and Character Features

39. 13” An All-Original French Bisque Bébé, Size 3, by Leon Casimir Bru

214. 11” French Boxed Parlor Game “La Souris Merveilleuse” in Original Box

46. 19” Superb German Art Character Doll with Solemn Expression by Marion Kaulitz

222. 25” French Bisque Brown-Eyed Bébé E.J. with Original Chemise and Shoes

54. 23” Rare French Bisque Bébé “Mascotte” with Signed Mascotte Body by May Freres

224. 15” French Bisque Bébé by Schmitt et Fils with Original Signed Body

56. 21” Rare French Bisque Bébé with Dramatic Large Eyes Attributed to Henri Delcroix

229. 17” German Bisque Toddler Hilda by Kester in Boy’s Antique Costume

57. 24” Most Endearing French Bisque Bébé Steiner, Series A, by Jules Steiner

231. 15” Rare German Bisque “Einco” Googly, Model 8723, by Gebruder Heubach

58. 21” Lovely French Bisque Bébé, Figure C, by Jules Steiner

232. 17” German Pouting Character Toddler, Model 115A by Kammer and Reinhardt

59. 17” Endearing French Bisque Bébé Steiner, Figure C

256. 14” Sonneberg Bisque Doll as Bru Look-Alike with Wonderful Antique Costume

63. 17” Rare French Bisque Bébé Attributed to Joseph Joanny

261. 11” Beautiful Petite Early Premiere Bébé by Jumeau in Size 3

64. 24” French Bisque Bébé Triste by Emile Jumeau with Trousseau and Provenance

262. 13” Very Beautiful and All-Original Petite French Bisque Bébé Steiner

66. 42” Important and Unique French Child Artist Mannequin with Renoir Provenance

265. 16” Beautiful and Rare French Bisque Bébé “C EJ” by Jumeau with Gorgeous Eyes

67. 12” Very Dear French Bisque Bébé by Schmitt et Fils in Petite 3/0 Size

268. 13” French Bisque Portrait Bébé by Jumeau in Rare Size with Signed Shoes

71. 11” Outstanding Tiny French Bisque Bébé Steiner, Figure C in Fine Early Costume

270. 14” Beautiful French Bisque Bébé by Schmitt et Fils with Rare Depose Body Style

71.1. 10” Petite French Bisque Bébé E.J. Size 2, by Jumeau

278. 19” French Bisque Bébé Jumeau in Original Jumeau Dress, Signed Shoes

72. 14” German Bisque Closed Mouth Child Doll Known as “A.T. Kestner”

298. 20” French Bisque Bébé Steiner, Figure A, in Original Costume with Parasol

73. 7” Very Beautiful German All-Bisque Child by Simon and Halbig

303. 26” Beautiful Large Sonneberg Bisque Closed Mouth Child, 135, by Mystery Maker

75. 17” Very Rare German Bisque Brown-Complexioned Doll Known as “A.T. Kestner”

320. 22” French Bisque Bébé Bru with Original Signed Bru Body and Antique Costume

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circa 1885, the model is known as “A.T. Kestner” for its remarkable resemblance to the French bébé marked A.T. Value Points: an especially beautiful example of the rare doll, has finest modeling, bisque and painting, with gleaming complexion, gorgeous wig, original body and body finish, and wearing original rose sateen dress and matching bonnet, undergarments, rose knit stockings and shoes. $3500/4500

2. French Bisque Premiere Bébé

by Emile Jumeau 12” (30 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head, blue glass enamel inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with primly set lips having shaded and accented details, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 4 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878, the early premiere bébé model with endearing shy expression. Value Points: rare early bébé, wearing original rose silk/linen dress with black velvet trim and pearl buttons, undergarments, bi-color woven bonnet, Jumeau earrings, black knit socks, and black leather shoes (one signed E.J.). $3500/5000

3. Outstanding and PerfectlyPreserved French Bisque “Bébé with Favorite Toys” by Leopold Lambert

1. Wonderful German Bisque Child in Original Costume Known as “A.T. Kestner” 19” (48 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes with spiral threading, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked feathered brows, rose-blushed eye shadow, well-shaped pointy tip nose with shaded nostrils, closed mouth, shaded and outlined lips with heart-shaped upper lip, extended-length blonde mohair wig, early composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 13. Comments: Kestner,

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20” (51 cm.) Standing upon a gold velvet-covered base is a bisque-head child with blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dramatically-painted lashes and brows, mauve-blushed eye shadow, closed mouth, 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 SGDG 4. Comments: Leopold Lambert with Jumeau bisque head, circa 1890, when wound, music plays and the little girl turns her head side-toside, nods, and alternately lifts the little all-bisque doll that she is holding as though to kiss her, and then the basket filled with other toys including a paper mache nodding head donkey with tinier candy baskets and an ormolu birdcage with bird, as though to admire them. Value Points: model from Lambert’s child series, this example is perfectly-preserved with choice bisque, gorgeous wig, original ivory cream dress with silk ribbon trim, matching bonnet with feathered trim, wonderful early toys, original paper tune label on underside, and functioning perfectly. $7000/10,000

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4. Very Rare French Bisque Poupée Depicting Asian Lady by Gaultier in Original Costume 17” (43 cm.) Amber-tinted bisque swivel head on bisque shoulder plate, small brown glass inset eyes with dark eyeliner, painted lashes, black feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with pale outlined lips, unpierced ears, very firmly-stuffed kid poupée body with shapely torso, gusset-jointing at hips and knees, bisque arms to above the elbows. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F. 4 G. Comments: Gaultier, circa 1865, few Gaultier model from this era bear the maker’s initials; this and the uniqueness of the Asian model indicate a special commission doll,

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probably for the 1867 Paris International Exposition. Value Points: very rare doll with gorgeous complexion and painting, rare signature, very sturdy original body with rare bisque arms, and outstanding original costume including attached headdress and silk shoes for bound feet. $5000/8000

5. French Bisque Bébé Jumeau in Outstanding Original Couturier Asian Costume and Headdress 19” (48 cm.)

Bisque socket head, amber brown glass 5 detail. paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, lushly-painted lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, rose-blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils, pierced ears, black mohair wig with queue over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 8 (and artist checkmarks, head) Bébé Jumeau Depose (body). Comments: Jumeau, circa 1888, under commission, a select group of bébés was created and costumed by Jumeau in authentic and elaborate Asian costumes. Value Points: few models are known to exist of the series, this example with gorgeous eyes, fine bisque, original body and body finish, and wearing gorgeous original Asian silk and velvet costume with gilt thread trim, elaborate head-dress with silk and beaded flowers, earrings, necklace, undergarments, socks, and signed Jumeau shoes. $6000/8500

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manner, while two tunes play.

Value Points: pristine perfectlypreserved condition, with elegant blue and ivory silk costume with lace and pompom trim, matching Marquis 6 label. hat, original violin, and original paper tune label listing the two tunes “La Jour et la Nuit Chanson” and “Le Petit Bleu Valse”; mechanism and music function well. $7000/9500

7. Beautiful Larger French All-Bisque Mignonette with Expressive Features 6 ½” (17 cm.) Solid domed bisque swivel head on kidedged bisque torso, cobalt blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, blonde mohair wig, pegjointed elongated bisque arms and legs, painted white stockings and twostrap blue shoes with little heels, wearing antique blue silk dress, undergarments, blue velvet cap. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: French, circa 1884. Value Points: brilliant large cobalt eyes and exquisite painting of face enhance the expressive features of the larger mignonette. $1100/1600

8. French All-Bisque Mignonette in Very Rare Early Gilt Metal Walker

6. All-Original Pristine French Bisque Musical Automaton “The Violinist” by Vichy 13” (33 cm.) Seated upon a red velvet-covered base with ebony wooden feet is a bisque head doll with brown glass eyes, painted lashes and brows, dark eyeliner, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig with original curls, carton torso and legs, metal upper arms, painted metal hands. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Vichy, circa 1860.

When wound, and lever released the violinist turns his head side-to-side and plays the violin moving his right hand in a realistic back-and-forth and turning

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5” (13 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, cobalt blue enamel inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, brunette mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, bare feet, muslin chemise. Condition: generally excellent, small chip at upper rim of left leg. Comments: French, circa 1882. Value

Points: enchanting pert expression, the mignonette is presented in early and very rare brass four-wheel baby walker with attached tray, baby belt, and having locking pins at the sides. $1100/1600

9. Very Beautiful English Poured Wax Child with Original Elaborate Blue Silk Costume 26” (66 cm.) Rosy-complexioned poured wax child doll with plump cheeks, has blue glass inset eyes with heavilymodeled eyelids, painted eyebrows, lashes, and nostrils accent dots, closed mouth in downcast solemn expression, brunette mohair inserted wig, softlystuffed original muslin body with poured wax lower limbs. Condition: generally excellent except simple restoration to left arm. Comments: England, circa 1870, in the Montanari manner. Value Points: the large wax child with original body and hair has most beautiful expression and complexion, and is wearing her outstanding original blue silk gown with matching cape, undergarments, stockings, shoes, and a splendid bonnet. $2500/3500

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10. Early French Candy Container in the Shape of Parlor Stove

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4 ½” (11 cm.) The round paper mache parlor stove with decorative gilt lattice design and ormolu pulls on each side, has a removable lid for access to hollow candy box, and a working “ash” drawer at the bottom for storage of other candies. A delightful and beautifully-detailed early candy container in fine original condition. French, circa 1865. $500/700

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11. German AllBisque Mignonette, Probably Simon and Halbig, for the French Market with Rare Magenta Socks

13. All-Bisque Mignonette for the French Market with Fancy Blue-Bow Ankle Boots

6” (15 cm.) Bisque swivel head with plump rounded face on kid-edged bisque torso, cobalt blue enamel inset eyes, painted curly lashes, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, pegjointed bisque arms and legs in shorter toddler shape, painted magenta socks with darker rims and brown onestrap shoes, magenta silk 11. dress. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: attributed to Simon and Halbig, for the French market, circa 1885. Value Points: very rare model with most endearing expression, rare color and style of painted shoes and socks. $1200/1700

6” (15 cm.) Solid domed bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, large cobalt blue glass inset eyes, long painted lashes, brushstroked brows with 13, 14. feathered details, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white stockings and blue heeled ankle boots with dainty blue bows. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: for the French market, probably Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: entrancing brilliant eyes, rare style of painted boots, antique aqua silk dress with lace trim and matching bonnet. $1100/1600

12. Early All-Bisque Mignonette for the French Market with Rare Pink Stockings 6” (15 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, large cobalt blue glass inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs with painted pink stockings and black two-strap heeled shoes, antique silk boy’s Sunday 12.

Best costume and hat.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2 (head and torso). Comments: for the French market, circa 1884. Value Points: wonderfully-expressive large eyes and richly-painted features on the early all-bisque with rare pinkpainted stockings and silk costume. $1200/1500

14. Rare French All-Bisque Mignonette with Unusual Expression, Original Costume and Doll 6” (15 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, brilliant pale blue glass inset eyes with darker blue outer rims, outlined eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with pert lips, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white stockings with blue rims and blue ankle boots.

Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: 2. Comments: for the French market, circa 1882. Value Points: the unusual model has very appealing expression, fine quality of bisque, wearing aqua silk dress and matching bonnet, and carries an all-bisque swivel head tiny doll with blue ankle boots and original costume. $1200/1700

15. Beautiful Large German All-Bisque Mignonette with Wonderful German Costume 7” (18 cm.) Solid domed bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, large cobalt blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, long painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, 15.

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closed mouth with outlined lips, blonde waist-length mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white stockings with blue rims and blue two-strap heeled shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 9 (head) IIIIV (legs). Comments: for the French market, possibly Kling, circa 1882. Value Points: exquisite sweet facial expression with dramatic large cobalt eyes, original wig, original costume of white pique with handmade rick-rack, undergarments, aqua silk bonnet. $1200/1600

the free-standing counter front, and a lavish tapestry-textured floor paper to appear as though carpet. The back wall is fitted with12 niches flanking a center display with gilt-paper-trimmed mirror, and the shelves are abundantlyfilled with wrapped packages and other assorted goodies. The tea room is furnished with a painted wooden counter, four wooden pedestal tables with fancy-cut tops decorated with decoupage, 8 matching chairs, and two matching jardinieres filled with flowers, each furnishing still tied to the box with original ribbons. A sign at the crest reads “Five O’Clock” in gilt letters.

Excellent wonderfully-preserved condition. French, circa 1890, for the English market. An extremely rare presentation of the popular folding furnished rooms presented in the French market at this time; no other examples of “Five O’Clock” are known to exist. $5500/7500

16. Wonderful and Rare French Originally-Furnished “Five O’Clock” Tea Room for the English Market 23” (58 cm.) x 21” x 19” opened. A wooden room, presented folded as a box, unhinges and opens to form into a large furnished English tea room, having original wall papers with dainty bird and floral design that is repeated on

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17. Gorgeous French Bisque Bébé A.T. “Eugenia’s Doll” with Family Provenance 23” (58 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head with very full cheeks and throat, defined blushed chin, oval-shaped face, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, heart-shaped upper lip, pierced ears, hand-tied brunette human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: A 12 T. Comments: Andre Thuillier, circa 1884, from the early period of his firm’s production; few dolls were created each year during this time. Value Points: an especially beautiful model of the rare bébé with exemplary bisque and painting, exquisite detail of lips, original body and body finish, and wearing fine antique rose silk dress with lace trim and ivory silk sash, rose silk bonnet and stockings, undergarments, leather shoes with brown silk pom-poms. Provenance: the doll is being sold from its original family owners, first belonging to Eugenia Josephine Huwer who was born in Luneville, France in 1883, then coming to America in 1886 at the age of 3 with her parents, Emily and Alois, and sister Jeannette. According to family notes: “they made their home in Queens, New York where her father worked as a glass blower. They all taught themselves English by reading the paper and figuring out the words. Eugenia met Peter Zaun at a dance and married.

She worked as an embroiderer in New York. They had one daughter, Vivian, to whom she gave the doll” and it has continued in the family until now. $28,000/42,000

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18. Fine French Bisque Smiling Poupée with Original Articulated Wooden Body by Leon Casimir Bru in Rare Size 22” (56 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, almond-shaped light blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading and darker blue rims, dark eyeliner, arched feathered brows, rose-blushed eye shadow, accented eye corners and nostrils of aquiline nose, closed mouth with slightly upturned lip corners in an enigmatic smile, outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, all-wooden shapely lady body with dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees and ankles with separately carved and defined fingers, and having ballswivel waist, wearing beautiful antique lingerie. Condition: generally excellent, two faint very old hairlines at back

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of head. Marks: Depose J (crown) J (back of head). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, the rare larger size poupée has 1872 Bru deposed head model of smiling lady, and 1867 Bru deposed wooden articulated body and is all original. Value Points: rare large size of the sought-after “Empress Eugene” doll, and with especially beautiful face and bisque, luxury model of articulated wooden body. $4500/6500

19. Early Period Beautiful French Bisque Portrait Bébé

By Emile Jumeau 17” (43 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head, pale blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, mauve-blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight

wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1. Comments: attributed to Emile Jumeau, circa 1880, early portrait model with rare markings. Value Points: beautiful doll with splendid eyes, softly-blushed features, fine antique silk satin dress with lace trim, undergarments, bonnet, stockings and leather shoes with silk rosettes signed C.C. $6500/8500

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20. Complete and All-Original Rare German Bisque Art-Character Doll Set by Kestner 11� (28 cm.) Arranged within its original box is a bisque socket head doll with composition balljointed body and original costume, along with three additional bisque doll heads designed to be alternately used with the body. Included is a solemnfaced plump-cheeked child with painted brown eyes, and blonde mohair wig over plaster pate; a slenderfaced bisque head with painted eyes, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, and marked 178; a head with painted blue upper-glancing eyes, closed mouth with smiling expression, original brunette mohair wig with side-coiled braids over plaster pate, marked 185; and a head with blue glass eyes, open mouth with four teeth, brunette mohair wig over plaster pate, marked 174. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: Kestner, their set of interchangeable doll heads was offered in 1910. Value Points: in pristine unplayed with condition, with superb painting and fine soft original wig, the doll and additional bisque heads are arranged in their original box (partial label intact). $6500/8500

21. Two German Bisque Dolls in Original Matching Sailor Costumes 7 ½� (19 cm.) Each has bisque socket head, blue glass eyes, painted features, open mouth, teeth, five-piece paper mache body with painted black stockings and

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tan shoes. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: Made in Germany, 560a Armand Marseille (boy), G.K. 44-17 (girl). Comments: Germany, circa 1910.

Value Points: the delightful little boy and girl are wearing original matching sailor costumes. $300/500

22. Early German Mohair Teddy Bear by Steiff with Button in Ear 11” (28 cm.) The golden brown excelsiorstuffed mohair teddy has swivel head, snout nose with dark brown embroidered nose 22. tip and mouth, black shoe-button eyes, disc-jointed elongated arms, disc-side-hip jointed legs, felt paw pads, embroidered claws, and has original metal button “Steiff ” in ear, with underscored word.

Very good/excellent condition with few tiny moth holes in paws.

Germany, Steiff, circa 1920. $1200/1500

23. Rare German Bisque Art Character, Model 112x, by Kammer and Reinhardt 17” (43 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head with sculpted hair, painted slate-blue downcast eyes, thick upper eyeliner, modeled eyelids, one-stroke tapered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with defined space and two tiny beaded teeth between the outlined lips, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, wearing antique chambray school dress, undergarments, shoes, stockings and woven bonnet with flowers and ribbons, carrying basket. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R 112x 43, Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1910, from the firm’s art character reform series, the rare “x” variation which was offered with flocked sculpted hair or, as this model, with wig over sculpted hair.

Value Points: an especially fine example of the child with anxious expression, having very deeply defined sculpting especially around the mouth, and beautiful bisque and painting, original wig, body, body finish and costume. $7000/9500 23.

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24. Large French Bisque Bébé Steiner, Figure A 19, with Rare Ebony Complexion and Original Exotic Silk Costume 28” (71 cm.) Bisque socket head with ebony black complexion, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted black curled lashes, black brushstroked brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with coral-shaded lips, pierced ears, black fleecy wig over Steiner pate, Steiner black composition fullyjointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: J. Steiner Bte SGDG Paris Fre A 19 (head) (original Steiner paper label on torso). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1888, possibly created for presentation at the 1889 Paris International Exposition. Value Points: outstanding and flawless luminous complexion, original body and body finish, on the very rare black-complexioned bébé, wearing original exotic costume of gold silk and burgundy velvet with silk cap, and gold coin and gilt braid trim. $12,000/16,000

25. Outstanding and Extremely Rare French Bisque Bébé, Series G, by Jules Steiner in Original Young Marquis Costume 28” (71 cm.) Bisque socket head, distinctive square-shaped jaw softened by very full cheeks and chin, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes with darker outer rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes with dot accents, mauve-blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with nicely-defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over over Steiner pate, Steiner composition fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sie G 6 (incised on head) J. Steiner SGDG J. Bourgouin (red ink on head) (Steiner insignia on body). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1883.

Value Points: one of the rarest Steiner models, virtually unknown in this size, whose detail of superb sculpting is enhanced by its fine lustrous quality of bisque and beautifully-painted features, original body and body finish, wearing original silk and velvet costume of young Marquis with matching cap, stockings and blue velvet shoes. $35,000/45,000

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26. Grand and Extremely Rare French Paper Mache Automaton “Bob and His Learned Piglet” by Vichy 50” (127 cm.) overall. 13” Piglet. Seated upon the top rung of a ladder-back chair is a paper mache clown with painted clown features and original wig, with glass eyes and hinged jaw, carton torso, legs and hands. The chair is arranged atop a platform stage and the clown balances a ladder on his left leg upon which is balanced, at the very top, a paper mache piglet dressed in fancy clothes, the piglet with hinged ears and a very pleased expression on his painted features. When wound, a very complicated series of movements occur in various synchronized movements: the clown blinks his eyes and opens and closes his mouth, his shoulders move back and forth and then heave, his arms move from side to side as though preparing to catch the pig, and his foot now and again taps in time to the actions. Meanwhile the piglet performs his “learned tricks”: he stands upside-down, at first balancing on two feet, then on one foot, then swivels to be directly in front of the clown, occasionally wiggling his ears in delight and kicking his hind legs back and forth in the air, while periodically the ladder tilts dangerously to and fro. Meanwhile, four tunes play.

Condition: generally excellent, mechanism and music function perfectly and for extended time. Comments: Vichy, circa 1880, the model appeared in an early catalog of the firm, named “Bob et Son Cochon Savant” (Bob and His Learned Piglet), and was described as being a deposed model by the firm. Value Points: extremely rare, only three other examples are known to exist. Bob and the Piglet have original costumes, as is the mechanism and the music, thus the rarity of the piece is rivaled by its creative and delightful presentation. $25,000/35,000

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lashes, rounded nose with accented nostrils, closed mouth with impish smile, brunette mohair wig, five-piece composition toddler body, painted shoes and socks. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 9/0 (Goebel crown mark) Made in Germany. Comments: Goebel, circa 1915. Value Points: delightful googly model is all-original, with wonderful expression, wearing folklore costume of Alsace. $900/1300

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by Simon and Halbig as French Candy Container in Original Clown’s Costume 21” (53 cm.) Bisque socket head depicting a clown, with untinted white complexion and painted clown decorations, has brown glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lower lashes, black arched brows, closed mouth with shy smile, original tri-color frizzy clown wig, hollow torso which separates at waist for use as candy container, composition limbs with jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 8 1304 (incised) Wimpern Ges Gescht (red stamp). Comments; original bisque head from Simon and Halbig art character 1300 series, on original French body with original rich silk clown costume with lace ruffle and trim, brass bells, and tacked-on silk slippers. The presentation doll as candy container was likely prepared by commission for a luxury Parisian candy store. Value Points: very rare bisque character model with superb sculpting, pristine state of preservation of doll, wig and costume. $6500/8500

27. Rare and All-Original French Bisque Googly, 235, by SFBJ in Sailor Costume 7” (18 cm.) Bisque socket head with very chubby head and deeply-impressed cheek dimples, large blue glass googly side-and-upper-glancing eyes, painted curly lashes, rounded nose with accented nostrils, closed smiling mouth with four painted teeth, brunette mohair wig, five-piece composition toddler body, painted shoes and socks. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 245 Paris 0. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1915. Value Points: rare and all-original captivating googly wears blue flannel sailor suit including cap with gilt lettering “Bretagne”. $1200/1800

31. Wonderful French Bisque Bébé Attributed to Joanny 25” (64 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump cheeks, large deep blue glass paperweight eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked and multi-feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined and shaded lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig over cork pate, French composition fully-jointed plump body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 12. Comments: attributed to Joseph Louis Joanny, circa 1882,the firm was located at the prestigious Rue de Rivoli, and created small numbers of prestige bébés each year, each with this distinctive facial modeling. Value Points: an especially beautiful model with large deep eyes, finest bisque and complexion, original body and body finish, wonderful antique costume with scenes of children in outdoor play scenes, undergarments, stockings, shoes, and bonnet. $5600/7500

28. Amusing French Paper Mache Toy “Elephants on the SeeSaw” 10” (25 cm.) l. 9”h. A paper-mache tree branch is posed, see-saw fashion, on a paper mache base, and seated on either end of the branch is a paper mache elephant baby with glass eyes, red silk bow, arms posed akimbo for balance. A hidden “nodding” weight in the base allows the elephants to see-saw back and forth when tapped. Excellent condition. French, circa 1900. $400/600

29. Rare and All-Original German Bisque Googly by Goebel 7” (18 cm.) Bisque socket head with very chubby head and deeply-impressed cheek dimples, large brown glass googly side-glancing sleep eyes, painted curly

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33. Outstanding French All-Bisque Mignonette in Original Au Nain Bleu Presentation 5” (13 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, cobalt blue glass enamel eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blonde curly mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white stockings with blue rims, and two-strap shoes. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: 6. Comments: French, circa 1885. Value Points: in pristine unplayed with condition, the mignonettes is wearing original aqua silk dress and undergarments, in her original store presentation box with lace and red silk bow trim, along with two additional silk and muslin dresses, matching undergarments, and woven bonnet. The box has original paper label of Au Nain Bleu, the illustrious Parisian 19th century doll shop. $1800/2600

34. Gorgeous French Bisque Bébé, Model 223, from the Series Fantastique by Emile Jumeau 27” (69 cm.) Bisque socket head with luminous bisque, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes with very thick dark eyeliner, painted dark curly lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with very full outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 13 (incised, somewhat illegible, could be 14). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1892, although not bearing the incised series number, the doll is indubitably the 223 model which was also used for Jumeau’s Paris Bébé (see Theimer/Theriault’s The Jumeau Book, page 370).

Value Points: the rarity of the bébé is rivalled by its superb sculpting, painting, and bisque, an overall gorgeous doll wearing beautiful antique silk and lace dress and bonnet, undergarments, stockings and shoes, $18,000/25,000

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Marks: BTE (torso). Comments: French, circa 1882. Value Points: among the rarest of the mignonette series, a deluxe model with intricate elbow jointing, charming expression, and wearing antique ecru silk costume and woven bonnet, $2200/2700

37. French All-Bisque Mignonette as Bride with Orange Blossom Coronet 6” (15 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, cobalt blue glass eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with pert smile, blonde mohair wig with hip-length braid, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white stockings and coral ankle boots. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1 (head and legs). Comments: French, circa 1882.

Value Points: very pretty petite mignonette is wearing her original ivory silk and lace wedding gown with extended train, and orange blossom corsage and coronet. $1100/1500

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35. French All-Bisque Mignonette with Original Wig and Costume 5” (13 cm.) Solid domed bisque swivel head on kidedged bisque torso, cobalt blue glass enamel inset eyes, painted curly lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig with hip-length braids, peg-jointed bisque limbs with bare feet. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: French, circa 1882, the models were shown in Parisian Etrennes catalogs, advertised as “poupées de poche” (little pocket dolls). Value Points: very dainty doll with delicate painting, original wig, and wearing beautiful original magenta silk costume with lace trim, undergarments, woven bonnet. $1100/1500

36. Rare French All-Bisque Mignonette with Jointed Elbows and BTE Marking 6” (15 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, dark eyeliner, accented nostrils, closed mouth with prim lips, blonde mohair wig in hip-length braids, peg-jointing at hips and shoulders, woodenball-jointed elbows. Condition: generally excellent.

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38. Very Fine Wooden Chinoiserie Cabinet Desk with Bronze Mounts 16” (41 cm.) Of wood with ebony painted finish that is decorated in gilt, sienna and green, the cabinet desk has three lower drawers with gilt bronze pulls, and a drop-front desk surface with gilt bronze garland design, and tooled leather writing surface on the interior along with fitted niches. The intricate Chinoiserie decorations extend around the sides of the cabinet, and there is marble at the top. Excellent condition.

French, mid-1900s in the 18th century style, from the atelier of a classic French cabinet maker. $1100/1500

39. An All-Original French Bisque Bébé, Size 3, by Leon Casimir Bru 13” (33 cm.) Pressed bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate with modeled bosom and shoulderblades, amber-brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked and multi-feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French slender kid body with gusset-jointing of hips and knees, kid-over-wooden upper arms, bisque forearms

with separately-sculpted fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bru Jne 3 (head) No. 3 (right shoulder) Bru Jne (left shoulder). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1882. Value Points: beautiful bisque, modeling and

painting, perfect bisque hands, sturdy original body, and wearing original Bru dress of aqua and ivory silk, undergarments, antique bonnet, and aqua silk shoes attributed to Bru with elaborate insignia. $17,000/22,000

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40. Extremely Rare French Musical Automaton “Marchande de Masques” by Gustave Vichy 36” (91 cm.) excluding parasol. A slenderfeatured refined lady with paper-mache head having defined high cheek bones and aquiline nose has a rich oil-painted ambertinted complexion and facial features, brown glass eyes with dreamy expression achieved by heavy articulated eyelids, open mouth with row of teeth, and original black human hair with defined widow’s peak.

Over her carton torso she is wearing her original embroidered silk kimono costume with rich embroidery including a large and elegant crane, various under-layers, sash, and silk slippers. She is carrying a very large wooden handled paper parasol of unique design to this automaton, a paper mache mask in her hand, and a lacquered tray on which are displayed other papermache masks that she presents for sale. The movements are intricate: the lady pivots her head, raising and lowering her eyelids, while gracefully twirling the parasol between her fingers and occasionally lifting the mask to cover her face and then lowering it again.

There are two tunes that accompany the music. Condition: generally excellent, music and motions function perfectly.

Comments: Gustave Vichy, Paris, circa 1889, the model was presented in the Vichy catalog as model #448 named “Marchande de Masques” although commonly known as the “Japanese Lady Mask Seller”. The model was deposed by Vichy and bears the original Vichy trademark lever and key. So important was this automaton that it was described in an 1892 article in the journal La Nature, and this particular example was photographed in the book, Les Automates

by Eliane Margot. Value Points: remarkable state of preservation, with superb original costume, tray, hanging masks and even extremely rare original parasol, unique to this automaton, functioning beautifully.

Ex-collection Jacques Damiot,(Paris 1914-1983) and the Steinbaum Collection. $30,000/50,000

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41. Very Rare German Felt Character Doll “Struwwelpeter” by Steiff 12” (30 cm.) Felt character doll with unique features, having center seam face, blue glass eyes, flattened nose and smug little impressed mouth, with wild blonde hair, jointed arms and legs with over-sized arms, very-extended length fingernails, jointed hips, sewn on costume of orange and green felt with brown trim, black leather shoes. Some fading and dustiness, hair very sparse. Germany, Steiff, circa 1909, depicting Struwwelpeter (shaggy-haired Peter) from the original 1845 children’s stories by Heinrich Hoffman who wrote of Peter who never washed or groomed (and hence the wild hair and long fingernails); so significant was this figure in popular culture that today an entire museum in Germany is dedicated to him. $1600/2500

42. German Velvet Spotted Dog on Wooden Skittle by Steiff 8” (20 cm.) A velvet dog seated on hind legs with front paws extended in begging pose, has air-brushed brown ears and face mask, and shoe-button eyes, with velvet collar, on wooden skittles. Excellent condition. Germany, Steiff, 1901-1909. $1400/1800

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43. Very Rare German Felt Character Doll “Stolch”

by Steiff 13” (33 cm.) Felt character doll with center-seam face, sculpted felt eyelids, brown enamel eyes, constructed hole for pipe at the corner of his mouth, blonde stitched wild hair, jointing at shoulders and hips, wearing his original felt and cotton tramp’s costume. Excellent condition. Germany, Steiff, with button in ear, the tramp was marketed as “Stolch”, circa 1922. $1500/2000

44. German Velvet Rabbit on Skittle by Steiff 9” (23 cm.) The creamy velvet rabbit is posed seated on haunches on wooden skittle, with air-brushed brown spots, black shoe-button eyes, stitched ears, red ribbon and gilt bell.

Excellent condition, especially good coloring. Germany, Steiff, with button in ear, 1912. $900/1200

45. German Velvet “Peter Rabbit” in Red Felt by Steiff 10” (25 cm.) including ears. Of brown velvet, the standing rabbit has stand-up ears, black shoe-button eyes with red backing, and wears original red felt jacket with yellow cord edging and matching slippers with leather soles. Excellent condition. Germany, Steiff, 1908, Beatrix Potter commissioned the firm to make her storybook rabbit as she could find no suitable manufacturer in England. $1800/2300

46. Superb German Art Character Doll with Solemn Expression by Marion Kaulitz 19” (48 cm.) Solid domed composition or paper mache sculpted socket head with deeply-defined facial features, defined small eye sockets with painted brown 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. Marks: II. 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, this example appears almost as a solemn-faced sister to the smiling-face model, Lot 227 of the January 2011 auction “Dolls in the House at the Top of the Hill”. Value Points: compelling expression on the very rare doll enhanced by finest sculpting especially around the mouth, with defined plump dimpled chin, beautiful painting, original body and body finish, very choice antique costume. $7000/9500

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47. German Velvet Dark Grey Cat on Wheels by Steiff 7 ½” (19 cm.) excluding tail. Of dark grey velvet with airbrushed tiger stripes, green glass eyes, and stitched ears, the cat is posed upon original cast iron wheels base, has red neck ribbon with bell. Excellent condition. Germany, Steiff, with button in ear, circa 1915. $800/1200

49. German Wool and Mohair Seated Pomeranian Dog by Steiff 48. German Mohair Pomeranian Dog on Metal Wheels by Steiff 11” (28 cm.) l. The firmly-stuffed Pomeranian dog is posed on metal wheels, has wool face, ears and pegs, and very curly mohair plush “fur” , with long curly mohair tail, black shoe-button eyes, original red cord tassel and Steiff button in ear. Excellent condition, slightly dusty. Germany, Steiff, the model was made between 1902-1927. $1200/1500

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5” (13 cm.) The seated dog has wool pressed face with seamed shape and wool paws, with curly mohair “fur” and curly tail, wool felt ears, shoebutton eyes, with silk ribbon and three silver bells.

Good condition, some mohair sparseness. German, Steiff, with button in ear, circa 1910. $500/800

50. German Brown Velvet Seated Elephant on Skittle

by Steiff 7” (18 cm.) The brown velvet elephant is posed seated upon a wooden skittle, having large stitched on velvet ears, tiny black bead eyes, extended trunk, felt tusks, and little tail.

Excellent condition.

Germany, Steiff, circa 1912. $900/1200

51. German Black Velvet Resting Cat with Mohair Ball by Steiff 5” (13 cm.) including tail. The black velvet cat is resting on paws, a colorful mohair ball between its front paws, with stitched ears, tiny bead eyes, whiskers, extended tail. The model is a very rare, perhaps undocumented black velvet version of the company’s early lying cats. Excellent condition.

Germany, Steiff, with button in ear, circa 1912. $1200/1500

52. German Felt Wool Character Dolls, “Anton” and “Liesl” in Bavarian Costumes by Steiff 11” (28 cm.) Each has wool felt face with center seam, black shoe-button eyes, painted features, jointing at shoulders and hips, and each is wearing factory-original Bavarian costume. Excellent condition, few little tears in cotton of girl’s costume. Germany, Steiff, each with button in ear, circa 1915. $3000/3500

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May Freres, Paris, circa 1890, the model was registered in that year and made for two or three years only. Value Points: rare model with very fine sculpting enhanced by rich brown eyes, vividly painted lashes and eyeliner, and rose blushed eye shadow, original signed body with original finish, and wearing antique sailor costume with matching sailor cap lettered “Espiegle”, undergarments, stockings, leather shoes. $4500/6500

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54. Rare French Bisque Bébé “Mascotte” with Signed Mascotte Body by May Freres 23” (58 cm.) Bisque socket head, dark brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined and shaded lips, heart-shaped upper lip, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig on cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Mascotte K (head) Bébé Mascotte Paris (body). Comments:

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19” (48 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted dark curly lashes, brush-stroked and multi-feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, shaded lips, dimpled chin, auburn mohair wig over cork pate, French composition body jointed at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally

excellent. Marks: Eden Bébé Paris 3 Depose. Comments: Fleischmann & Blodel, circa 1895. Value Points: wearing original and elaborate Zouave costume of blue wool with metallic gilt edging and soutache braid, matching slippers. $1800/2500

brush-stroked 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, cashmere coat, silk and organza bonnet, undergarments, stockings, leather shoes. $6000/8500

56. 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,

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57. Most Endearing French Bisque Bébé Steiner, Series A, by Jules Steiner 24” (61 cm.) Bisque socket head with rounded facial modeling, dark blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, widely fringed brushstroked brows, mauve blushed eye shadow, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate, French composition fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bte SGDG Sie A 5 (incised) Bourgoin… (red stamp) (caduceus stamp on body). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1885. Value Points: gorgeous large bébé with flawless bisque and painting especially enhancing the splendid deep paperweight eyes. Sculpting details includes philtrum and dimpled chin, dainty lips with fine accented details, original signed body, beautiful antique silk taffeta dress, bonnet, undergarment, leather shoes. $6500/8500

58. Lovely French Bisque Bébé, Figure C, by Jules Steiner 21” (53 cm.) Bisque socket head with rounded facial shape, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked and multi feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with slightly upturned lip corners, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate, Steiner composition fully-jointed body, Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Figure C. No 3 J. Steiner Bte SGDG Paris (head) Le Petit Parisien Steiner Medaille d’Or Paris 1889 (body).

Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1889. Value Points: the rare-to-find model with endearing gentle expression has finest bisque and painting, original body and body finish, and wearing a beautiful antique teal blue silk dress with feather-stitching, undergarments, black stockings, leather shoes, and ruffled bonnet. $6000/8000

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59. Endearing French Bisque Bébé Steiner, Figure C with Especially Lovely Complexion 17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, thick brush-stroked brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with slightly smiling expression, shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde human hair wig over Steiner pate, Steiner composition fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Steiner Paris Fre C 9 (head) Le Petit Parisien Bébé Steiner (torso). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1885.

Value Points: especially beautiful bisque and complexion with fine gleaming patina, enhanced by lovely painting of features, deep paperweight eyes, lovely antique costume including superb bonnet, original body and body finish. $5000/7500

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60. Extremely Rare French Bisque Bébé, Series B, by Jules Steiner with Captivating Expression 16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head with plump face, large round blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, mauve eye shadow, painted long curly lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde lambswool wig over Steiner pate, Steiner composition fullyjointed body, wearing lovely antique dress with maroon silk ribbons, undergarments, socks, shoes and silk maroon bonnet.

Condition: an imperceptible overpaint to faint hairline at side of right eye, otherwise excellent with all original painting of features and complexion, original body and body finish with light hand scuffing. Marks: Sie B 1(head) (cadeceus Steiner mark on torso). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1882. Value Points: the rarity of this Steiner model is enhanced by the absolute charm of the doll with beautifully-painted features and gorgeous eyes. $14,000/17,000

61. Pair, German All-Bisque Miniature Brother and Sister in Original Costumes 4” (10 cm.) Each has bisque swivel head on bisque torso, blue glass eyes, painted features, closed mouth, mohair wig, jointed bisque arms and legs. painted shoes and socks. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 4. Comments: Germany, circa 1900.

Value Points: the pair, dressed identically as little boy and girl, are presented, unplayed with, in their original boxes. $600/800

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62. French All-Bisque Mignonette with Brown Boots 6” (15 cm.) Solid domed bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, heart-shaped face, brown glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, brunette mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white socks and brown ankle boots with tiny heels, nice antique silk costume. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: attributed to Simon and Halbig for the French market, circa 1885. Value Points: especially pretty facial shape and painting, fine quality of bisque, rare painting of boots. $1100/1500

63. Rare French Bisque Bébé by Joseph Joanny 17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes and brush stroked brows, rose blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden full-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, tiniest pinflake on right upper eye rim. Marks: 4.

Comments: attributed to Joseph Joanny, the distinctive facial model has sometimes been found with the J.J. initials, circa 1888. Value Points: rare model with most endearing expression enhanced by lovely bisque and painting, antique velvet and silk costume with fancy bonnet, undergarments, knit stockings, shoes. $3800/4800 63.

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64. Wonderful French Bisque Bébé Triste by Emile Jumeau with Trousseau and Provenance 24” (61 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head with very full lower face, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked brows, accented eye corners and shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, dimpled chin, separately-applied pierced ears, blonde lambswool 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 (body. Comments: Bébé Triste model by Emile Jumeau, circa 1884. Value Points: from the family of the original owner, the bébé wears his original black velvet and silk Marquis costume with feathered bicorn hat and leather shoes with silver buckles and owns further costumes, including a fine woolen mariner suit with matching cap, and with an additional shirt, and pajamas, seven of the pieces being embroidered with H.P. 9.

The Stevenson estate, Achnacloich, in Scotland, Summer 1883; young Elsie is posed seated on her pony.

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Elsie’s daughter, Nancy, about age 6, in the family garden with her collection of dolls, including this Marquis doll.

The doll is being sold from the family of the original owner, Miss Elsie Stevenson of Oatslands Mere in Surrey, England and Achnacloich estate in Scotland. The Stevenson family were prominent in cultural circle in Scotland during the late 1800s; Elsie’s father, Alexander Stevenson was a prominent art collector of famous pre-Raphaelites such as Gabriel Rossetti, and Elsie was a distant cousin of the author, Robert Louis Stevenson. The doll later passed to Elsie’s daughter, who is shown in the 1910 garden photograph with her dolls (including this Marquis doll) and has continued in the family hands until this time. Included with the doll is a family album including the 1910 photograph. $18,000/25,000

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65. Fine Early French Porcelain Poupée

by Adelaide Huret with Trunk and Trousseau, Some Pieces Signed Huret 17” (43 cm.) Porcelain shoulder head with plump facial modeling, painted blue eyes with downcast expression, thick upper eyeliner lending dreamy look, all-around delicate painted lashes, lightlyfeathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig over original lambswool cap and cork pate, gutta percha body from the original Huret designs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (Huret stamp on front torso). Comments: Adelaide Huret, an early model, circa 1857. Value Points: the beautiful doll with original sturdy body is wearing fine original brown silk dress with braid trim over chemisette, undergarments, ruffled cap, and leather ankle boots in the antique style. Included with the doll is her original trunk with French label and an extensive trousseau comprising three additional gowns (two with the Huret signature on the inside waist), five bonnets, black velvet hooded cape, seaside two-piece suit, fur collar and cuff in original box, white cashmere jacket, double-tiered black lace cape, various undergarments including wired hoop,along with rare accessories which include a pair of brown leather shoes signed Huret a Paris, bone-handled parasol with fringed blue silk cover in original box with Palais Royal label, miniature blue sewing bag, leather purse, folding fan, little box of playing cards, masquerade face mask, miniature game “Qui epouserai-je?” (who will I marry?) with wooden spinning top, box of coral beads, comb, and more. $20,000/28,000

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66. Important and Unique French Child Artist Mannequin with Renoir Provenance 42� (107 cm.) One-piece paper mache head, torso and legs, with hand-pressed details of facial modeling, the head posed turned slightly to the side and upward tilted, with unusual very deep eye sculpting lending a dimensional effect that is enhanced by dark shaded painting, grey eye shadow, brown eyeliner and shaded brows, accented nostrils of small rounded nose, closed mouth with solemn expression, wooden upper arms designed for articulation at the shoulders and elbows, paper mache lower arms with fingers posed for holding articles, the right

leg with cast iron hinging mechanism in the knee to allow articulation, the right leg with hole in sole for placement on display floor dowel, with painted blue stockings and black one-strap shoes. The figure is wearing brown woolen coat with wide handmade cotton lace collar and cuffs, grey silk dress with lace bodice, undergarments, a lavishly feathered cap, and carries a wooden-handled black parasol.

Provenance: It is generally acknowledged that the Impressionist artist, Pierre Auguste Renoir, used child mannequins as models in his studio, finding that live child models were simply too restless. The mannequin presented here is believed to be the actual model that appears as the young child with hoop in his painting, The Umbrellas, based upon the exceptional quality of sculpting (especially of the eyes) indicating its unique creation under specific directions, and upon its uncanny facial resemblance to the child in the painting. In addition, although its costume is identical to the child in

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the Umbrellas painting, it is also believed that the same mannequin, with different costuming, was used by Renoir in the paintings Two Sisters and Girl with a Watering Can. Equally compelling is the oral information concerning the background of the piece.

It was acquired directly from Renoir in his later years by Bernard Davis, a Russian-born American who had parlayed his textile-made fortune into a collection of modern French art and who served as patron to many of those artists, in particular befriending Renoir. Later, in 1959 Davis opened his Museum of Modern Art in Miami, featuring the mannequin therein. After his death, the contents of his museum were sold and the mannequin acquired by a private collector in whose family’s hands it has remained until this time. During the past 30 years the mannequin has been featured in special exhibitions of Impressionist art at the Kimball Museum in Texas and the Chrysler Museum in Virginia, among others (documents relating to these exhibits are included). $20,000/30,000

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with original body, body finish, pate, with most captivating expression and delicate bisque, fine antique costume. $7000/10,000

68. Petite German AllBisque Doll with Very Fine Original Costume 6” (15 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, open mouth, tiny teeth, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white stockings with coral two-strap heeled shoes.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 118 2.

Comments: Germany, circa 1885. Value Points: pretty face, rare shoe design, and wearing wonderful original dress with matching elaborate bonnet. $700/900

69. Very Rare French All-Bisque Mignonette with Jointed Elbows and Original Aqua Silk Costume

67. Very Dear French Bisque Bébé by Schmitt et Fils in Petite 3/0 Size 12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head with plump round facial modeling, small blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading and prominent pupils, dark eyeliner, mauve blushed eye shadow, painted lashes, lightly-feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, tiny closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, original (sparse) lambswool wig over original pink plaster pate, Schmitt composition and wooden eight loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists and flat-cut derriere, wearing early white pique dress with cutwork collar, undergarments, leather shoes signed L.D., socks, and very fine tulle coiffe with mauve silk edging. Condition: generally excellent, original faint firing line by right ear. Marks: Sch (in shield, on head and derriere 3/0 (head) 000 (impressed on original pate). Comments: Schmitt et Fils, circa 1877, earliest period bébé from that firm. Value Points: precious petite size

5” (13 cm.) Bisque swivel head on bisque torso, heart-shaped face, large blue glass inset eyes with dark eyeliner, daintily-painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, pegjointing at shoulders and hips, wooden-ball jointing at elbows, bare feet.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bte. Comments: French, circa 1882. Value Points: very rare early slenderbodied mignonette with jointed elbows, original (frail) aqua silk and lace costume with undergarments, matching cap. $1200/1700

70. A Companion French All-Bisque Jointed-Elbow Mignonette with Original Ivory Silk Costume 5” (13 cm.) Bisque 69, 70.

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swivel head on bisque torso, heart-shaped face, large blue glass inset eyes with dark eyeliner, daintily-painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointing at shoulders and hips, woodenball jointing at elbows, bare feet.

Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: Bte. Comments: French, circa 1882. Value Points: the very rare mignonette with jointed elbows has especially pretty face and is wearing her original (frail) ivory silk dress with lace trim, matching cap, and lace-trimmed muslin undergarments. $1200/1700

71. Outstanding Tiny French Bisque Bébé Steiner, Figure C in Fine Early Costume 11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head with rounded facial shape, darkblue glass sleep eyes that operate from wire lever at back of head, painted lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, Steiner composition fullyjointed body, early lace and red silk dress, undergarments, leather shoes, woven bonnet with red silk ribbons. Condition: generally excellent, one finger broken..

Marks: Figure C No 3/0 Steiner Bte SGDG Paris (head) Le Petit Parisien Bébé Steiner (body) Steiner (eyes). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1884. Value Points: very beautiful petite bébé with original signed body, body finish, signed Steiner eyes, beautiful painting, and fabulous costume. $5000/7500

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71.1. Petite French Bisque Bébé E.J. Size 2, by Jumeau 10” (25 cm.) Bisque socket head, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose E 2 J (and artist checkmarks on head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1884. Value Points: wonderful petite early bébé with beautiful eyes, choice bisque, original body and body finish, antique boy’s costume. $3500/4800

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73. Very Beautiful German All-Bisque Child by Simon and Halbig 7” (18 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, brown glass inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, lightlyfeathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs with painted white stockings and blue five-lace boots trimmed with blue bows. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, attributed to Simon and Halbig, circa 1880.

Value Points: especially beautiful model with hip-length antique wig, rare boots, and wearing wonderful costume of creamy mohair with matching cap. $1200/1800

74. Large German Brown-Complexioned All-Bisque Doll Attributed to Kestner 9” (23 cm.) Dark-brown-complexioned bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, dark brown glass eyes, dark eyeliner, black feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth with coral-shaded lips, two square cut upper teeth and one lower, black mohair wig, peg-jointed

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72. German Bisque Closed Mouth Child Doll Known as “A.T. Kestner” 14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils of pointy-tip nose, closed mouth with outlined lips, brunette human hair wig over cork pate, early German composition and wooden body with loose ball joints at shoulders and elbows, straight wrists, plump torso. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 10. Comments: Kestner, circa 1882, their model closely resembling the French bisque bébé A.T. by Thuillier, whose market this Kestner doll aimed to capture. Value Points: the rarity of the most appealing shy-faced child is enhanced by beautiful bisque and painting, original body and body finish, pretty antique costume and bonnet. $2000/2500 73.

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bisque arms and legs, painted pale blue socks and black twostrap shoes with sculpted bows, wearing antique costume.

Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Kestner, circa 1885. Value Points: rarity factors include beautiful brown complexion rare to find on this model especially in this large size, unusual painting of socks and shoes. $1200/1700

75. Very Rare German Bisque BrownComplexioned Doll Known as “A.T. Kestner” 17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head with cafe-au-lait complexion, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly black lashes, black brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils of pointy-tip nose, closed mouth with coral-shaded lips, pierced ears, black fleecy wig over plaster pate, brown composition and wooden fully-jointed early body with loose ball joints at hips and shoulders, straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 11. Comments:

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Kestner, circa 1885, the model was made to resemble the French bébé by Thuillier marked A.T., with the aim of winning the French market for German dolls. Value Points: rare model, especially rare with this beautiful light brown complexion, wearing antique lace costume and beautiful woven bonnet. $2500/3500

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76. Sonneberg Bisque Closed Mouth Doll, Model 136, by Mystery Maker 17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head with very full cheeks and throat, blue glass inset eyes with rich spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked and multi-feathered brows, rose blushed eye shadow, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, lovely antique dress, bonnet, undergarments, leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Mark: 136 12. Comments: mystery maker, Sonneberg, circa 1885, the model was designed to emulate the Bébé Triste of Jumeau which it closely resembles. Value Points: beautiful wide-eyed child with especially fine modeling and bisque, original body and body finish, lovely costume. $1100/1700

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10” (25 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head with flat-cut neck socket, blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, Sonneberg composition body with jointing at shoulders, hips and knees and dowel at throat area for attachment to head. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2. Comments: Sonneberg, mystery maker, circa 1882, the doll was designed to emulate the popular French bébé and capture its market. Value Points: very gentle features and lovely bisque, original rare body and body finish. $700/900

78. Petite Sonneberg Bisque Doll Attributed to Alt, Beck and Gottschalk 10” (25 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, large

brown glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils of tiny nose, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, fleecy auburn wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, pretty lace and cotton dress, undergarments, shoes and stockings.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2. Comments: Germany, circa 1885, attributed to Alt, Beck and Gottschalk. Value Points: very pretty diminutive closed mouth child with entrancing large eyes, lovely bisque, original body and body finish. $800/1000

79. Sonneberg Bisque Closed Mouth Doll with Original Dress by Kuhnlenz 11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass inset eyes with rich spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: G.K. 28.22.

Comments: Gebruder Kuhnlenz, circa 1885. Value Points: beautiful doll with especially pretty eyes, sweet shy expression, original body and body finish, wearing original coral silk dress. $800/1100

80. Tiny All-Bisque Doll as Governess in Original Presentation Box 2 ½” (6 cm.) Bisque swivel head on all-bisque body with peg-jointed limbs, painted blue boots, painted facial features, wearing original governess costume and coiffe, and presented in original box alongside a porcelain baby and little baby accessories. Excellent

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condition. For the French market, circa 1900. $300/500

81. Sonneberg Bisque Mystery Doll with Closed Mouth 17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, long painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, body not original but is appropriately sized and of the same era. Marks: 10. Comments: Sonneberg, mystery maker, circa 1885. Value Points: very pretty wide-eyed child with closed mouth wears nice antique cotton dress with lace trim. $900/1300 80.

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84. German Early Wool Red-Cap Monkey Seated on Rolly-Dolly Base

by Steiff 8” (20 cm.) Seated upon a half-sphere shaped base (rolly-dolly, made to wobble but not fall over) is a wool monkey with simple construction, stitched ears, shoe-button eyes, extended limbs, long tail, with red collar and cap. Excellent condition with few moth holes in cap. Germany, Steiff, very early prebutton model, 1893. $1800/2200

82. German Brown Velvet “Peter Rabbit” in Blue Felt Jacket 13” (33 cm.) including ears. Of brown velvet, the standing rabbit has stand-up ears, black shoe-button eyes with red backing, and wears original blue felt jacket with yellow cord edging and matching slippers with leather soles. Excellent condition. Germany, Steiff, with button in ear, 1908, Beatrix Potter commissioned the firm to make her storybook rabbit as she could find no suitable manufacturer in England. $1800/2300

83. German Wool Felt Seated Monkey on Wheeled Cart with Red Felt Suit 7” (18 cm.) l. Seated upon a wooden wheeled cart with metal frame is a brown wool felt monkey with cream mask face, shoe-button eyes, painted mouth, stitched ears, with jointed long arms and legs, holding steering wheel, Excellent condition. Germany, Steiff, with button in ear, circa 1920. $1200/1500

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85. German Mohair and Velvet “Jack Rabbit” by Steiff 10” (25 cm.) including ears. The standing upright rabbit has shaded brown mohair head with wireframed pink velvet lined ears, black shoe button eyes, pink stitched nose with red felt tongue, jointed arms, with sewn-on velvet costume and leather belt front.

Very good condition. Germany, Steiff, with button in ear, the model was made for five years only, 19271932, based upon the 1921 children’s book “Little Jack Rabbit and the Squirrel Brothers” by David Cory. $1500/2200

86. German Wool Great Dane “Lord” by Steiff 12” (30 cm.) l. In standing pose, of coarse wool with air-brushed spots, stitched ears, glass eyes, and leather collar with bell. Very good condition, spots faded. Germany, Steiff, with button in ear, 1932-1936 only, the dog was marketed as “Lord”. $1500/2000

87. German Felt Character Doll “Student” by Steiff 17” (43 cm.) Felt swivel head with center seam, pressed facial features with highly-characterized expression, black bead eyes, shaved mohair wig, painted cheek blush, brows and thin-line lips, jointing at shoulders and hips, original white shirt, bow tie, sienna felt vest, green woolen suit and leather shoes..

Very good condition. Germany, Steiff, with button in ear, marketed as “Student”, 1912-1921. $1500/1800

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88. French Musical Automaton “The Barrister” by Phalibois with Original Label 30” (76 cm.) Arranged upon a velvet covered base is a paper mache figure of a man with very expressive strong facial features, mohair wig and sideburns, brown glass eyes with leather eyelids that open and close, hinged jaw that allows the closed mouth to open and close, revealing a double row of teeth and tongue tip, paper mache body with metal lever upper arms and paper mache lower arms, wearing the black robe of a barrister with cap and metal spectacles, and standing behind a wooden lectern with paper cover to simulate wood. When wound, music plays and a very intricate series of movements occur: the barrister opens and closes his eyes, opens and closes his mouth in a very vigorous manner, rolls his head, periodically looks at the notes in his left hand, and pounds the table with his right hand, while several musical tunes play. Lying on the table is a leather notebook with miniature replicated deposes for various automaton models. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: Phalibois, circa 1900, the model was presented as “The Barrister”, and was registered by the firm, having original silver label at front base “J.P. Brevete Paris”. Value Points: wonderful occupational automaton with amusing presentation enlivened by very complicated and intricate movements. $8000/12,000

89. Extremely Rare and Important 18th Century Wooden Artist Mannequin of Child 32” (81 cm.) Of intricately carved wood with rich color of complexion and hair under natural varnish, the child figure has socket head with dowel attachment allowing nodding and swivel movement, deeplysculpted hair in casually-brushed short curls which partially cover the sculpted ears, sculpted definition of facial features including eye sockets with defined lids, nostrils, and closed mouth with defined space between the lips, shaped chin, shapely body with

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intricate dowel and pin articulation at shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, above the knees and ankles, with swivel waist. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: the artist mannequin models were created in both Germany and France throughout the 18th century, more commonly of adults. In the mid-1800s, these adult mannequins served as the models for Leon Casimir Bru in his deposed wooden-body poupée design, and this child mannequins for his Bébé Modele body, of which it is a nearly duplicate. Value Points: the rarity of the model, and its significance in doll history, is enhanced by its superb craftsmanship with intricate articulation and wonderful detail of sculpted hair, face, hands and feet, and superb state of preservation. Another example is not known is exist. $8000/11,000

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hands in which he holds two cast brass gavels. The monkey is dressed in original silk Marquis costume with lace and gilt paper trim, and is posed upon a festively-decorated three-wheels velocipede with brightly-painted metal gong bell at the front which he beats with his gavels, a five-arm tin suspension at the front with brass ball tips, and an intricate metal frame at the back with suspended metal bells and tassels. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Vichy a Paris (impressed on mechanism). Comments: Gustav Vichy, circa 1860, when wound, the monkey appears to vigorously pedal the velocipede, whose wheels turn forward and in circles, causing the bells to rings, while meanwhile his arms tap the gong, his head turns side-to-side and his eyes blink open and closed.

Value Points: very rare early mechanical toy in wonderfully-preserved original condition, beautiful design of costume and gong decoration, and perfectly functioning. $5500/8000

92. All-Original French Bisque Automaton Musical “Spanish Dancer with Tambourine” by Roullet & Decamps with Original Wooden Box 16” (41 cm.) Standing upon a red velvet covered base with ebony wooden feet is a bisque head lady with large amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, lushly-painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, composition torso with defined bosom and tiny waist, and slender legs, wire upper arms, bisque forearm. Condition: generally excellent, music and mechanism function wonderfully. Marks: E (impressed on head). Comments: Roullet et Decamps, circa 1890, the automaton appeared in the company catalog as “Espagnole femme”, model 300, the rare E marking on the head indicating Espagnole and directing its particular complexion and brown eyes. When wound, the doll moves its head side-to-side and 90.

90. Rare Model French Bisque Bébé by Schmitt et Fils with SGDG Markings 16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head with plump round face and flat-cut neck socket designed to accommodate to distinctive body style, blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading, darker blue outer rims, and prominent black pupils, dark eyeliner, short dark painted lashes, wide feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, auburn mohair wig, original pink plaster pate, Schmitt composition and wooden eight-loose-ball jointed body with protruding dowel at throat for head attachment, and flat-cut derriere. Condition: old hairline at back of head, otherwise excellent, original body finish. Marks: 1 Bte SGDG. Comments: Schmitt et Fils, circa 1878. Value Points: rare deposed model with distinctive head and body, lovely bisque and eyes, finest bisque and painting, beautiful antique costume. $4500/6500

91. Very Rare Early French Mechanical Toy “The Marquis Monkey on Velocipede” by Vichy 14” (36 cm.) l. 10”h. monkey. A paper mache monkey with glass eyes and open mouth with painted teeth, has wooly hair, block torso and legs, wire upper arms and paper mache

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turns its wrist to and fro shaking the tambourine, while music plays. Value Points: in fresh vibrant condition, with beautifully preserved silk and velvet costume and lace coiffe, ribbon and bell decorated tambourine, the festive automaton has been preserved since 1890 in its original wooden storage box. $7500/9500

93. Beautiful French Bisque BÊbÊ by Schmitt et Fils in Original Red Silk Dress 19� (48 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump round face, dark blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils of pointy-tip nose, closed mouth with

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outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, Schmitt composition and wooden eight-loose-ball jointed body with flat-cut derriere and straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent, small flake at right pierced ear hole, body finish original albeit scuffed. MarksL: Sch (in shield) 3 (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 original red silk dress with Alencon embroidered lace overlay, undergarments, red shoes, red silk parasol and lavish lace ruffled bonnet. $7000/9500

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94. German All-Bisque Bathing Beauty Reclining on Stomach by Galluba & Hoffman 6” (15 cm.) The all-bisque adult lady is posed lying on stomach, as though sunbathing, her head upheld and supported by her right arm and her right leg posed up, with painted facial features, blonde mohair wig, blue painted slippers with ankle ties, and original net (frail) costume. Excellent condition. Germany, Galluba & Hoffman, circa 1910. $400/600

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by Galluba & Hoffman 3 ½” (9 cm.) The all-bisque lady with painted facial features and original wig and (frail) costume is posed seated, her feet extended in front with crossed ankles, and her arms posed in a beseeching manner, with painted pink slippers with ankle ties. Excellent condition. Germany, Galluba and Joffman, circa 1910. $500/700

96. German All-Bisque Bathing Beauty Lying on Back by Galluba & Hoffman 6” (15 cm.) All-bisque figure of adult lady posed lying on her back as though sunbathing, her arms held 96.

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behind her head, knees bent, right leg extended, with painted facial features, brunette mohair wig, pink painted slippers with ankle ties, original (very frail) costume.

Excellent condition. Germany, Galluba & Hoffman, circa 1910. $400/600

97. German All-Bisque Seated Bathing Beauty by Galluba & Hoffman 3 ½” (9 cm.) seated. The all-bisque adult lady is posed seated, support by her backward extended arms, head included, legs extended with right bent knee, painted facial features, brunette mohair wig, painted pink one-strap slippers, original pink tulle swimsuit and cap. Excellent condition. Germany, Galluba & Hoffman, circa 1910. $400/600

98. German All-Bisque Bathing Beauty Posed Diving

by Galluba & Hoffman 7 ½” (19 cm.) The all-bisque lady is posed standing on self bisque base, her arms extended upward as though about to dive, with painted facial features, brunette mohair wig, painted white slippers with ankle ties, wearing original tulle swimsuit and cap. Excellent condition. Germany, Galluba & Hoffman, circa 1910. $600/900

99. German All-Bisque Double-Figure Bathing Beauties by Galluba & Hoffman 5” (13 cm.) Arranged as a joined pair are the two all-bisque bathing beauties, one standing and the other seated on a step, each with painted features, brunette mohair wig, pink or white painted slippers with ankle ties, and each with (frail) original costumes. Excellent condition. Germany, Galluba & Hoffman, circa 1910. $800/1100

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100. German All-Bisque Bathing Beauty Stretching Leg by Galluba & Hoffman 4 ½” (11 cm.) The all-bisque lady is posed lying on her back, her head turned to the side, with right knee bent and left leg, which she is grasping, extended upward as though stretching, with painted facial features, brunette mohair wig, (very frail) original tulle costume, and painted pink slippers with ankle ties. Excellent condition. Germany, Galluba & Hoffman, circa 1910. $400/600 98.

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101. Outstanding and All-Original German Bisque Doll in Original Japanese Wedding Costume, With Stand 22� (56 cm.) Bisque socket head, large brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, black human hair wig in original stiffened coiffure, composition and wooden ball-jointed body with custom wooden extensions for the ankles to accommodate to stacked heels.

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AM 1894 model was designed almost exclusively for that market. A note attached to the doll indicates the name and history of its original 1894 costume. Value Points: the unique doll is amazingly preserved with brilliant fresh colors and detail, being the costume of a Japanese bride according to the note, with four layers of silk costume each lavishly embroidered and trimmed, silk slippers with attached wooden stacking heels, superb coiffe with hand-painted butterflies and flowers and with glass bead fringe onto her face, accessories including hanging mirror with embroidered frame, tassels, and a superb original wooden stand with silk embroidered cover. $2500/3500

102. German Bisque Asian Character Baby “Ellar” by Marseille 14” (36 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, amber tinted complexion, painted black baby hair, tiny brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with impish tiny smile, amber tinted composition five-piece baby body, antique cotton costume. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: A M Ellar (in star) Germany 4 K. Comments: Marseille, circa 1920. Value Points: well-modeled expressive features, fine quality of bisque and complexion on the hard to find model. $600/800

103. Large German Bisque Chinese Baby, Model 243,. by Kestner in Fine Antique Costume 18” (46 cm.) Amber-tinted bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, delicately painted upper lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, outlined lips, two porcelain upper teeth, tongue, black human hair wig, amber-tinted composition baby body.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K made in Germany 14 243 JDK. Comments: Kestner, circa 1915, one of the few Kestner designs that was used exclusively for this doll. Value Points: fine larger size, with endearing expression, the doll wears antique Chinese silk kimono and velvet cap with gold pom-poms. $3000/4000

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104. Outstanding French Bisque Poupée by Adelaide Huret with Wooden Articulated Body 17” (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, very plump face, painted blue eyes in defined eye sockets with decorated glaze at lower eyes, defined heavy eye lids with thick upper eyeliner, painted all-around lashes, lightly-feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, un-pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, all-wooden fully-articulated body with dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees and ankles. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (original Huret stamp on front torso). Comments: Adelaide Huret, circa 1860. Value Points: the most sought Huret poupée model, of bisque with swivel neck, the poupée has extraordinary quality of bisque and perfected Huret decorative details such as eye glaze and delicate complexion, very fine articulated wooden body with Huret label, and wearing a wonderful antique costume, undergarments, boots, and bonnet. $16,000/21,000

105. Elegant Rare French Bisque Musical Automaton “Lady at the Toilette Table” by Vichy with Original Costume 24” (61 cm.) to top of mirror. Posed in front of her ebony wooden dressing table with lace curtains and ormolu crest and framed mirror, is a bisque-head lady with blue glass enamel eyes, delicately-painted lashes and brows, closed mouth with accent lines, pierced ears, elongated blonde mohair wig, bisque shoulder plate, carton torso and legs, wire upper arms, bisque forearms.

The dressing table is laden with various toiletries and accessories and she holds a powder puff in one hand, and a mirror in the other, while wearing superb original silk embroidered gown with glass bead trim.

Condition: generally excellent, mechanism functions well. Marks: (original tune label under table). Comments: Vichy, circa 1865. When wound and lever released, the lady lifts her head, turning side to side as though admiring herself, then alternately powders her nose and gazes into the hand mirror, then lowers her head again, all the while music plays. Value Points: very rare automaton with elegant presence and movements, considered one of the premiere luxury pieces of that era as indicated by the level of costume and furnishings opulence. $12,000/18,000

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106. Beautiful French Bisque Bébé by Leon Casimir Bru with Wonderful Original Body 17” (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate with modeled bosom and shoulder blades, amber-brown glass paperweight inset eyes enhanced by very thick dark eyeliner, rose blushed eye shadow, painted lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid bébé body with slender shape, Chevrot hinged upper legs, wooden lower legs, bisque forearms.

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Marks: Bru Jne 5 (head and shoulders) (partial original Bru label on torso). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1885. Value Points: a beautiful bébé from the Golden Age of Bru has gorgeous bisque and painting, near mint original body with perfect bisque hands, and beautiful antique costume. $16,000/21,000

107. Gorgeous French Bisque Bébé by Leon Casimir Bru with Depose Mark 23” (58 cm.) Pressed bisque swivel head on bisque shoulder plate with modeled bosom and shoulder blades, plump cheeks and chin, amber-brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, incised eyeliner, mauve-blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and multi-feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with defined tongue tip between the accented lips, pierced ears, very full and soft blonde mohair wig over cork pate, plump kid bébé body with gusset-jointing at hips and knees, curved kid arms with bisque forearms and hands. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose (front shoulder plate) (circle/dot symbol on head) No.8 Bru Jne (shoulders). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, an early period bébé, circa 1880, known as “circle/dot”

model. Value Points: an especially fine example of the early period Bru bébé wih exceptional quality of deep sculpting especially around eyes and mouth, choice bisque and painting, original very sturdy and strong body, perfect and beautifully-sculpted hands, with especially charming antique costume with hand-embroidered details on the dress, silk bonnet, leather shoes, knit socks, undergarments. $15,000/19,000

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108. German Bisque Peddler Man with Basket of Glassware for the French Market 16” (41 cm.) Bisque shoulder head of man with sculpted short brown hair in short wavy curls, sculpted ears, painted blue upper glancing eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, kid poupée body with straight limbs, mitten hands. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870, the peddler man is posed on original paper-covered wooden base wearing antique velvet and wool costume, and holding a woven basket of wares, including miniature glass dishes and glass goblets, along with several carved bone accessories. Value Points: well-preserved under glass dome, with especially fine detail of hair sculpting, wonderful wares. $1200/1600

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109. German Porcelain Peddler Lady with Rare Miniature Bone Utensils 12” (30 cm.) Porcelain shoulder head with painted facial features, blue painted eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth, blushed cheeks, brunette human hair wig, original French red muslin body, antique costume with early transferprinted design on gown. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870, for the French market. Value Points: the lady is preserved in her original costume, under glass dome, holding her paper mache tray of nearly 50 miniature carved bone dishes, toys, and accessories. $1100/1700

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110. Grand-Sized Early Grodnertal Wooden Doll with Beautifully-Shaped Torso, Hands and Legs 28� (72 cm.) All-wooden lady doll has one-piece head and torso, oval face, elongated throat, sculpted pierced ears, defined carving of chemise top over shapely bosom, high waist, doweljointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees with shapely calves, painted red shoes with black edging, brown painted pate, painted dark brown eyes, fringed lashes and one-stroke curvy brows, closed mouth, wearing early multi-layered cotton and wool costume and undergarments.

Condition: very good, some light old retouch. Comments: Grodnertal, circa 1820. Value Points: rare large size of the sought-after early doll with beautiful definition of features, especially in profile, stylized body of the era, and very fine carving of expressively-posed fingers. $6000/8000 110 nude.

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111. Extremely Rare Early French Bisque Mystery Bébé 16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump cheeks and throat and domed head excepting a flat cut opening at the back of head (see photo), with very small cobalt blue glass enamel eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, slightly-open mouth with double row of tiny teeth, original pate attached with string ties, blonde mohair wig, original fullyjointed body. Condition: generally excellent, body has been heavilyrevarnished. Comments: mystery doll, similar to earliest bébés by Jules Steiner, circa 1870. The doll has also been attributed as an early model by Brouillet et Cachelux, based upon the body style which this doll has and which was registered by that firm in 1861. Value Points: an extremely rare and intriguing bébé with unique construction of both head and body, and having very beautiful gentle face with finest bisque, with fine early linen costume and cap, leather shoes signed C.C. $8000/11,000

112. Very Rare and Pristine French Bisque Poupée “Lily” from Lavallee-Peronne with Original Box and Trousseau 17” (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, cobalt blue glass enamel inset eyes, delicately-painted brows and lashes, accented nostrils, closed mouth with delicately-accented lips in hint of smile, ears pierced into head, original blonde mohair wig in ringlet curls with original cerise velvet ribbons all-wooden body with shapely torso, dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, curled fingers, defined toes. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: A La Poupée de Nuremberg 21 rue de Choiseul, LavalleePeronne, Trousseau complets, Paris (original paper label on box).

Comments: Circa 1863, from the prestigious Parisian doll shop of Madame Lavallee-Peronne, who presented her doll with the signature name of “Lily” and then, 1863, began the publication of the important doll journal La Poupée Modele in which the doll and, of course, all the things you could buy for the doll, were promoted.

In Volume I of La Poupée Modele the doll was described as “our masterpiece, the jewel of our Etrennes with a refined head like the bisque of Sevres, the opulent blonde curls half-hidden by a batiste bonnet that can barely contain them, vibrant sapphire eyes, wild rose tint of complexion”. Value Points: in utterly-perfect state of preservation, including bisque, body and original wig, the doll is presented with her original worn box with its original store label (see

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photo) along with a pristine original trousseau comprising royal blue wool two-piece seaside ensemble with feather-stitch embroidery along with matching belt, hand-stitched slippers and brown oilskin bathing cap with matching embroidery; ensemble including bustle-back grey skirt with white blouse, silk tunic, woven black hat with silk streamers, and grey oilskin purse with black fabric edging and matching belt; brown leather boots signed C.C., brown leather shoes, paisley coach wrap with leather carrying straps, matching chemisette and chemise, petticoat, batiste bonnet, red-edged laced corset, red hooped bustle back, and hand-stitched linen slippers with red edging and featherstitch trim. The costumes are totally original and impeccably-preserved.

The doll and trousseau appeared in Theriault’s 1999 Etrennes book, offered from the original French family estate, and has been in the possession of one private collection since that time. $12,000/17,000

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113. French Bisque Poupée by Leon Casimir Bru in Superb Costume and Wig, with Sedan Chair 15” (38 cm.) doll. 19” sedan chair. Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, grey glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, un-pierced ears, pale blonde mohair wig, kid poupée body with square-cut collarette and gussetjointing at hips and knees, bisque lower arms. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F (head). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1867, the earliest version of his smiling poupée. Value Points: rare signed poupée has finest bisque and painting, outstanding very elaborate coiffure in the 18th century style, fine silk dress with metallic thread decorations, and is presented in a woven chaise-a-porteur with gilded finish, upholstered in aqua silk with silk fringe trim. $4000/5500

114. French Bisque Musical Gliding Lady with Mandolin by Vichy 17” (43 cm.) Bisque head with blue glass enamel inset eyes, painted feathered brows, lashes and eye liner, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, carton torso and legs, wire upper arms, metal hands. When wound, and lever released, the lady glides around and forward, while strumming the mandolin that she holds, and while music plays.

Condition: generally excellent, music and mechanism function well. Comments: Vichy, circa 1865. Value Points: the early and elegant automaton is well-preserved, wearing her original silk costume with fanciful and colorful embellishments, superb original coiffure, and with charming music and motion; two tunes are listed on the paper label under the base including, appropriately, “Mandolinista”. $5000/7500

115. Beautiful French Bisque Portrait Poupée by Jumeau with Wooden Articulated Body 19” (48 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, almond-shaped blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve-blushed eye shadow, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French wooden body with shapely torso and derriere, dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips and knees, and extra deluxe swivel-jointing at upper arms and legs, separately-sculpted fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Pierre-Francois Jumeau, circa 1867. Value Points: especially beautiful poupée with most delicate bisque and expression, original wig, pate, rare wooden body and body finish. $5000/7500 115.

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116. Sonneberg Bisque Closed Mouth Child, Model 117, by Mystery Maker 22� (56 cm.) Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, large brown glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows with feathered detail, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with defined space between the very full outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body, lovely costume, bonnet, stockings, shoes, undergarments. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 117 14. Comments: Sonneberg, circa 1885, mystery maker.

Value Points: beautiful doll with dramatic large brown eyes, lovely bisque, original body and body finish. $1100/1500

117. Petite Sonneberg Bisque Doll by Ernst Grossman 10� (25 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, ears pierced into head, lambswool wig, early composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, wearing original (frail) maroon silk and lace dress, undergarments, bonnet, shoes, stockings, 117, 116.

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Condition: generally excellent. Marks: E.G. (body stamp). Comments: Ernst Grossman, who, in 1880, registered the first German composition ball-jointed body. Value Points: rare doll with signed Grossman body, in charming petite size. $800/1000

118. Rare German All-Bisque Brown Complexioned Doll with Original Costume and Tiny Doll 7 ½” (19 cm.) Bisque swivel head with brown complexion on matching bisque torso, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted black lashes and brows, slightly parted lips, row of porcelain teeth, black mohair wig, peg-jointed brown bisque arms and legs with bare feet.

Condition: generally excellent, small flake on left hip. Marks: S&C. Comments: Franz Schmidt, circa 1900. Value Points: rare larger model with rich flawless brown complexion, original wig, wearing original rose silk and lace dress with undergarments and matching bonnet, and carrying her own little all-bisque brown-complexioned French doll with swivel head and jointed limbs. $800/1100

119. German Bisque Child Resembling Bru Circle/Dot Bébé, with Rare Body Style 15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump cheeks and throat, small brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with a row of painted teeth between the outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, early composition and wooden body with attached balljoints, straight wrists, and jointed ankles, lovely antique woolen and velvet dress, undergarments, brown woven stockings, leather shoes with leather rosettes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 10. Comments: Kestner, circa 1885, the rare facial model closely resembles Bru’s early bébé known as circle/dot. Value Points: very expressive features with especially fine modeling of cheeks, painted teeth, rare body with jointed ankles, original body and body finish. $1200/1700

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stroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, mohair curly wig over plaster pate, early composition and wooden body with attached ball-joints and straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: 10. Comments: Kestner, circa 1885. Value Points: very fine bisque with luminous complexion, appealing solemn expression, wearing wonderful antique boy’s costume including feathered cap. $1200/1600

120. Wonderful German Bisque Closed Mouth Doll by Kestner with Fine Antique Costume 14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket had, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brush-

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121. German Paper Mache Doll with Extraordinary Folklore Costume 21� (53 cm.) Paper mache shoulder head, brown glass inset eyes, painted features, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, commercial muslin stitch-jointed body, composition lower arms. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: extraordinary original costume comprising silk apron and silk skirt atop five thick flannel petticoats of various colors, each with decorative panels, with woolen stockings and leggings having embroidered detail, fancily woven heavy sweater with two additional fringed woolen shawls and silk and velvet coiffe with embroidered details. $1200/1800

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Layered Dress Sequence for #121.

122. Early and Very Rare German Curly Wool Plush Poodle on Wheels by Steiff 15� (38 cm.) Of curled brown wool having realistic poodle fur texture, the dog is posed on original cast iron wheel base, has wooden shoe button eye (one missing) and nose, long floppy ears. Structurally sturdy and strong, some wool worn away, Germany, Steiff, the browncolored poodle was made for two years only during the early era, 1892-1894 and is extremely rare. $1200/1500

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123. German Velvet and Mohair “Bully: by Steiff 6” (15 cm.) including ears. The seated bulldog has black and white velvet face with wire-framed stick-up ears, amber glass eyes, painted freckles, black embroidered nose, shaved mohair body with black spotting, tail, ruff, and brass bell. Excellent condition. Germany, Steiff with button in ear, 1925-1934 only. $800/1200

124. Small German Velvet Seated “Bully” by Steiff with Original Tag 5” (13 cm.) including ears. Of light brown and black velvet with stitch-shaped mouth, black velvet nose and ears, amber glass eyes, and posed seated on haunches, with original paper label “Bully 3410 Steiff ”. Excellent condition. Germany, Steiff, rare size, 1927-1939. $800/1200

125. German Felt Comic Character Doll, Happy Hooligan, by Steiff 14” (36 cm.) Firmly-stuffed felt character with eggshaped head having center-seam, shoe- button eyes, caricature face, upturned nose, stitched-on ears, red attached cap, big plump red felt stomach with painted 123, 124.

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circle designs, green felt jointed arms and jacket, long spindly jointed legs with patched knees and over-sized leather feet. Very good condition, some shelf dustiness. Steiff, from their premiere series of character dolls, representing the popular comic strip character of Happy Hooligan, 1904-1927. $1300/2000

126. German Brown Felt Horse on Wooden Wheels

by Steiff 9” (23 cm.) Of sienna-brown wool felt , the horse is posed on wooden wheels with metal bar attachment, and has leather ears, black bead eyes, black mane and tail, leather saddle and bridle, with button in ear. Excellent condition. Germany, Steiff, the horse was made from 1905-1936. $1200/1800

127. German Velvet Reclining Lion on Velvet Cushion by Steiff 6 ½” (17 cm.) l. of cushion. The velvet lion with air-brushed detail has black shoebutton eyes, lush mohair mane and tail tip, and is posed reclining on a green velvet cushion with cord braid. Excellent condition with vibrant color retained.

Germany, Steiff, circa 1915. $1000/1500

128. Small German Velvet Dachshund by Steiff 6” (15 cm.) The brown and cream velvet dachshund has stitched folded ears, black shoe-button eyes, embroidered nose, tail. Excellent condition. Germany, Steiff, button in ear, 1906-1920. $800/1000

129. Early German Wool Felt Giraffe on Metal Wheels by Steiff 13” (33 cm.) The firmly-stuffed wool felt giraffe with air-brushed brown giraffe spots has elaborate stitching, black shoe-button eyes, stitched-on ears, tail, short brown mane, and is posed on cast iron spoked-wheel base. Excellent condition. Germany, Steiff, the model was made from 1901-1909 only. $1200/15600

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133. German Velvet Seated Rabbit with Brown Spots by Steiff 8” (20 cm.) The velvet rabbit is creamcolored with air-brush brown spots, pink-lined ears, black shoe-button eyes with red felt edging, shaped nose, stitched mouth, with original green neck ribbon and bell. Excellent condition, especially good coloring. Germany, Steiff, with button in ear, circa 1910. $800/1200

134. Rare German Composition Character Doll with Very Expressive Features 23” (58 cm.) Composition socket head with sculpted hair in short side-parted bobbed curls that are brushed behind her defined ears, painted complexion and facial features, the blue eyes with decorative glaze on the black pupils lending a glass-like look, eye shadow, painted eyeliner and brows, closed mouth with impressed dimples at each lip corner, composition and wooden balljointed body, wearing original linen-like uniform, undergarments, shoes, stockings.

Condition: generally excellent. Comments: maker unknown, the hair is in the style of 1930s. Value Points: rare mystery doll with most charming expression and artistic detail of painting. $700/900

135. German Paper Mache Automaton “The Berlin Bell Ringer”

131. Pair, German Wool Felt Character Dolls in Traditional Costumes by Steiff 11” (28 cm.) Each is of wool felt with center-seamed face, black shoe-button eyes, painted features, mohair shaggy hair, jointing shoulders and hips, and each is wearing factory-original Bavarian style costume. Excellent condition.

Germany, Steiff, each with button in ear, circa 1920. $2000/3000

132. German Velvet Begging Rabbit by Steiff 7” (18 cm.) including ears. The velvet rabbit is posed seated on back legs, front paws extended in begging pose, with air-brushed spots, black shoe-button eyes, and with original button in ear. Excellent condition. Germany, Steiff, circa 1915. $600/800

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36” (91 cm.) Standing upon a wooden platform which contains the movement motor, is a plump hearty man with sculpted moustache, brown glass inset eyes with mohair lashes, bald pate which is covered by his original tall paper mache hat with insignia, paper mache legs with painted leggings and black shoes, and paper mache arms with pointing finger on his left hand, and his right hand curled to hold the silver bell. The man is designed with a metal hinge on torso; thus when activated (electric motor), he tips forward and back, as though leaning into his work, his pointing finger designed to tap the store

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window in which he would he placed to draw attention, and his right hand ringing the bell. Condition: generally excellent, European wiring, mechanism functions well. Comments: German, late 19th century, the rare figure was designed as an attention getter in display windows of early 20th century Berlin stores. He wears his original felt official uniform of the Berlin town-crier who served the purposes of guarding the streets, lighting the gas lamps, and crying out at each hour “all is well�. The figure was acquired by Jurgen and Marianne Cieslik during the 1980s and served as an icon for their important Puppenmagasin doll journal for nearly two decades. Value Points: great character modeling and attentiongetting action with historic Berlin background. $4500/6500

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136. French Bisque Bébé by Jumeau in Elaborate Folklore Costume with Grape Necklace 23” (58 cm.) Bisque socket head, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, lushly-painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, rose blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with richly-shaded lips, pierced ears, new brunette human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 138.

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Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 10 (head, and artist checkmarks) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body stamp).

Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1885. Value Points: very beautiful painting, the bébé wears elaborate folklore costume including a silver necklace with embossed design of a grape cluster, on silver chain, and has an attached note indicating “provincial costume of Vannes France, original grape necklace and official doll of the wine tastes of Vannes”, with blue ribbon award from 1980 doll convention. $4000/5000

137. Pair, Petite Sonneberg Bisque Dolls in Original Folklore Costumes 10” (25 cm.) Each has solid domed bisque socket head, blue or brown glass eyes, painted facial features, closed mouth in pouty expression, mohair wig, early Sonneberg fully-jointed composition body with straight wrists.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1. Comments: Sonneberg, circa 1885. Value Points: beautiful closed mouth boy and girl each wearing original folklore costume with elaborate detail of embroidery and trim, matching leather shoes with silver buckles. $1100/1700

138. French Bisque Bébé by Pintel and Godchaux in Lovely Antique Costume 22” (56 cm.) Bisque socket head, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted long lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: B P.11.G. Comments: Pintel and Godchaux, circa 1895. Value Points: pretty bébé with wide-eyed expression enhanced with deep paperweight eyes, original body and body finish, lovely antique silk costume with red velvet collar and red silk bows, woven knit cap, undergarments, stockings and shoes. $2800/3500

139. French Bisque “Paris Bébé”

by Emile Jumeau with Wonderful Antique Costume 17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, small amber brown glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked multifeathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, body is appropriate and of the same era although not original to this doll. Marks: Paris Bébé Tete Dep 6 (incised, and artist check marks). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1892. Value Points: rare to find bébé with 139.

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charming ensemble including brown flannel coat, brown leggings, leather shoes, muff and leather cap with gilt image of airplane and lettering “Bleriot”. $3000/4200

140. German Bisque Art Character, 114, by Kammer and Reinhardt 8” (21 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted blue eyes with black upper eyeliner, one-stroke brows, closed mouth with downcast lips, brunette mohair wig, composition five-piece body with painted shoes and socks, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: K*R 114 21. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1910, the model “Hans” from their art character series. Value Points: especially nice deep sculpting for this small model, with very choice bisque, original body and body finish. $800/1100

141. Superb All-Original French Miniature Room with Original Elaborate Furnishings 19” (48 cm.) x 10” x 9”. The box-shaped room of lightwood with paper cover hinges open at top and sides to reveal an elaborate parlor, with two windows at the rear having original decorated valances and magenta silk curtains with silk fringe and lace lining, original wall-papers and floor papers to simulate tapestry carpet with with three ormolu-framed wall mirrors and original wooden furnishings with original white painted finish, decoupage decoration and magenta silk upholstery to match the curtains, comprising fireplace and mantel, upright piano, settee, table, four chairs, piano stool, and jardiniere with flowers. Decorations include an ormolu clock with figural design of a woman and two double-arm candle holders. Superbly-preserved with vibrant rich colors and entirely-original. French, circa 1890. $4500/6500

142. Rare Early French Wax-Over Paper Mache Musical Mechanical Gliding Lady in Original Costume 15” (38 cm.) Standing upon her original wooden case which encloses the music box and mechanism, is a wax-over-paper mache lady with blue enamel eyes, painted features including tiny painted teeth between the accented lips of closed mouth, brunette mohair wig, shapely carton torso and legs, wire upper arms, paper mache hands. When wound, the doll glides forward and around, her head nods slightly and she strums her mandolin, while music plays.

Condition: mechanism and music function well, the doll is all-original with some typical light rubs on face and minor costume fabric wear. Comments: Theroude, circa 1840. Value Points: among the earliest examples of the gliding lady, this example with all original working parts, wonderful quality of music box, and wearing an outstanding silk costume with exquisite applique

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gilt paper mounts and very fine early lace sleeve, with a coronet of glass pearl beads ornamenting the fitted matching silk cap, and fine wooden mandolin with hand-painted floral border. $7500/9500

143. Gorgeous French Bisque Bébé by Schmitt et Fils in Antique Lace and Silk Costume 24” (61 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head with pear-shaped face, almondshaped blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, brushstroked feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with well-defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, heart-shaped upper lip, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball- jointed body with straight wrists and flat-cut derriere, fine antique costume of ivory lace and silk with ruffled frou-frou bonnet, undergarments, silk stockings, leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: Sch (in shield) 4 ½ (raised number).Comments: Schmitt et Fils, circa 1882. Value Points: an especially beautiful model with outstanding sculpting and painting especially around the mouth and lips, finest bisque, original body and body finish, beautiful costume. $9000/11,000

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carton torso and legs, wire upper arms, bisque forearms, wearing original rose silk dress with elaborate petal and bead appliques and lace trim, with matching pom-pom trimmed slippers and hat. When wound, music plays, the lady moves her head up and down in a nodding fashion, then side-to-side, while moving the mandolin up and down in her left hand, and strumming the keys with her right; meaning her right leg moves up and down in time to the music. Condition: generally excellent, music and movements function wonderfully. Marks: 8 (doll’s head) L.B. (key). L. Lambert Fabricant ...(original gilt lettered red label on back along with colorful tune label). Comments: Leopold Lambert, circa 1890, one of the luxury pieces from his collection, with costume created in his own ateler under the direction of his wife.

Value Points: all original automaton with luxury original costume, superb movements and music with gorgeous sound, and with rare original labels. $8000/12,000

145. French Bisque Clown in Display Vignette with Miniature Theatre and Cat 16” (41 cm.) x 12” case. The wooden glass-front cabinet displays a charming scene, with wallpapered room, and a bisque child in silk clown costume seated on a stool, holding a miniature toy theatre which he is protecting from the paper mache grey cat which sits nearby; a painting hangs on the wall. The doll has bisque socket head, blue glass eyes, painted features, open mouth, row of teeth, white clown hair and painted clown decorations, Condition: generally excellent. Comments: SFBJ doll, circa 1915.

Value Points: charming vignette with quality bisque doll. $800/1200

146. Wonderful and Very Rare French Black-Complexioned Character with Sculpted Curly Hair 144. All-Original French Bisque Musical Automaton “The Spanish Mandolin Player” by Leopold Lambert 23” (58 cm.) Seated daintily upon a wooden stool on a red velvet -covered platform is a bisque-head lady with blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and brows, rose blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair hand-tied wig over cork pate,

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35” (89 cm.) Firm paper mache head with rich brown complexion and sculpted very curly painted black hair, brown glass inset eyes in deeply-defined sockets, thick dark eyeliner, slightly-modeled black brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with generous

smile, shaded lips, row of teeth, defined chin, cheeks dimples, the head constructed as one piece with Jumeau brown composition torso, and matching composition and wooden limbs articulated at hips, knees, shoulders, elbows and wrists, wearing antique silk costume with matching slippers, bi-corn hat, and carrying 146. accordion. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: mystery maker, probably SFBJ, being one of the missing 200 character series, as the doll has a strong resemblance to several of the SFBJ models, and has characteristic body.

It is possible, but not known, that this striking doll was created as an exhibition model. Value Points: superb and handsome figure with flawless gleaming complexion, wonderfully expressive features, glass eyes, original body and costume, possibly one-of-a-kind. $8000/12,000

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signed body with original finish, wearing original embroidered tulle dress with lace and rose silk trim, knit Jumeau stockings, signed Jumeau cream kidskin shoes, undergarments, woven bonnet. $3200/4300

148. German All-Bisque Mignonette in Original Communion Costume 7” (18 cm.) Solid domed bisque swivel head on kid-lined bisque torso, bright blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth with center accent line, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs with painted orange stockings and black two-strap heeled shoes. Condition: hairline back right shoulder, restoration to left hand. Marks: 9. Comments: probably Simon and Halbig, circa 1885. Value Points: beautiful sweet expression, rare stockings, wearing antique communion costume. $600/800

147. French Bisque Bébé by Jumeau with Lovely Original Costume and Signed Shoes 13” (33 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, rose-blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 4 (head, and artist checkmarks) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body), Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1885. Value Points: very fine quality of bisque and painting with unusual very sweet expression for this model, original

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149. French Miniature Vitrine with Elaborate Rose Silk Fittings 11” (28 cm.) A wooden framed cabinet with curved front glass and oval glass windows at each side, is decorated with ormolu mounts and feet, and is lavishly trimmed on the interior with rose silk cushion having petal-shaped tufting pins, rose silk draping overall and decorative details of enamel butterfly, tinsel borders, and silk flowers. Excellent condition. French, circa 1890. $700/1000

150. Gorgeous French Bisque Bébé Triste by Emile Jumeau with Superb Costume 22” (56 cm.) Bisque socket head with very pale complexion, plump cheeks and chin, very deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked brows, dainty nose tip, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, separately-modeled pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body, straight wrists, plump limbs. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: 9. Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1882, an early model of the beloved bébé designed by French sculptor Carrier-Belleuse under commission from Jumeau. Value Points: dramatically-deep paperweight eyes contrast beautifully with the pale complexion, lovely wig, original early Jumeau body, and wearing a superb embroidered tulle dress with lace and silk trim, undergarments, fancy bonnet, worn brown leather shoes signed “Bébé Jumeau Depose 9”. $16,000/19,000

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151. Beautiful Sonneberg Bisque Closed Mouth Doll, Mystery Maker 17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass inset eyes with well-defined spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body, pretty antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Sonneberg, circa 1885, mystery maker. Value Points: beautiful wide-eyed child with lovely bisque and painting, original body and body finish. $900/1400

152. Charming Petite Sonneberg Bisque Doll, Size 1, Resembling Early Bébé Jumeau 10” (25 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, pale blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, Sonneberg composition body with jointing at hips, knees and shoulders, antique costume.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1. Comments: Sonneberg, mystery maker, circa 1882, the model closely resembles the early period Jumeau bébé whose market the Sonneberg maker sought to capture.

Value Points: beautiful petite model with lovely modeling enhanced by subtle blushing of eyelids, cheeks and chin, original body and body finish. $1100/1400

153. Wonderful German Bisque Miniature Doll by K*R in Original Presentation Box with Costumes 8” (19 cm.) doll. 12 x 12” box. Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted facial features, open mouth, four teeth, blonde mohair wig, composition body with painted shoes and socks.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 19. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt doll, the presentation is attributed to Au Nain Bleu, the prestigious Parisian doll shop that specialized in these luxury trousseaux. Value Points: in unplayed with condition, the doll lies in her original lace-edged glass-front box with original costume, has two additional dresses, pinafore, undergarments, bonnet, sweater, and accessories including two fans, and candy cones. $1700/2300

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154. Petite German Bisque “Mein Liebling” by Kammer and Reinhardt 9” (23 cm.) Bisque socket-head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, one stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, pretty antique costume with silk pansy flowers on bonnet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 117/A. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, their model marketed as Mein Liebling, this being the smallest size made of the model, circa 1912. Value Points: rare size with fully-articulated original body in near mint condition, lovely expression and bisque. $1200/1700

155. German Bisque “Mein Liebling”, Model 117, by Kammer and Reinhardt 21” (53 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, blonde mohair wig with soft curls, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, wearing

lovely cotton dress, undergarments, shoes and stockings. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 117 58. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, the model marketed as Mein Liebling, designed as a transitional model between the art character movement, and the sweet dolly-faced child doll. Value Points: very fine matte bisque with lovely painting, original fine wig, original body and body finish. $3000/4000

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large googly, with wonderful detail around the mouth and double chin, original wig, toddler body, and great antique costume. $3000/4000

157. Large Early German Brown Mohair Jointed Monkey with Felt Face by Steiff 28” (71 cm.) Brown felt face with pressed shape, center seam with little button-shaped nose, large black shoebutton eyes, felt ears, feet and hands, brown mohair with jointing at shoulders and hips, very elongated arms, working monkey crier sound. Excellent condition.

Germany, Steiff, button in ear, the model was made in 1905. $600/900

158. German Wool Felt Hunting Dog by Steiff 6 ½” (17 cm.) The seated dog is of brown wool felt with air-brushed spots, black shoe-button eyes, black

156. Wonderful German Bisque Jubilee Googly, Model 173, by Hertel and Schwab 16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, small brown glass googly sleep and side-glancing eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils of little rounded nose, closed mouth with impish grin, impressed dimples at corners of lips, double chin, blonde mohair bobbed wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 173 6. Comments: Hertel and Schwab, the model was marketed as Jubilee Googly, circa 1916. Value Points: especially fine sculpting of features on the

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embroidered nose and mouth, stitched ears. Very good/excellent condition. Germany, Steiff, with button in ear, circa 1910. $600/800

159. Small German Velvet Sitting Dog by Steiff 4” (10 cm.) The seated velvet dog with air-brushed dark brown details, stitched on ears, black shoe-button eyes, embroidered nose. Very good condition, slightly dusty. Germany, Steiff, first appearing in 1905, the dog offered until 1917 only. $500/700

160. German Grey Mohair Donkey on Wheels by Steiff 10” (25 cm.) The grey mohair donkey is standing on wooden wheeled base, has black shoe-button eyes, attached ears and tail, and has original removable leather saddle, harness and red saddle blanket. Excellent condition. Germany, Steiff, with button in ear, circa 1925. $600/900

161. German Wool Plush Begging Piglet by Steiff 9 ½” (24 cm.) including ears. Of textured wool plush, the piglet is sitting on his back haunches with little extended legs having original red wrapped shoes, has front paws, felt stitched ears, stitched on nose, black shoe-button eyes and is wearing red felt jacket with gold embroidery and brass buttons, Excelent condition. Germany, Steiff, with button in ear, 1904-1918 only. $2000/3000

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162. Small German Velvet Elephant in Seated Pose by Steiff

165. German Brown Velvet Bunny with White Tipped Tail and Ears

5” (13 cm.) The gold velvet elephant is posed seated with trunk extended between his two front legs, with shoe-button eyes, large stitched on flap ears, Good condition, some rubbing wear to velvet.

Germany, Steiff, circa 1915. $300/500

5” (13 cm.) The brown velvet bunny is posed inching along the ground, with small black shoe-button eyes, and having stitched-on white velvet tips of ears and tail. Excellent condition. Germany, Steiff, the bunny was made 1908-1912. $400/600

166. Small German Velvet Squirrel by Steiff

163. Tiny German Velvet Hunting Dog in Begging Pose by Steiff

4” (10 cm.) The seated brown velvet squirrel with air-brushed sienna upper coat has black bead eyes, ears, and a bushy red mohair tail. Germany, Steiff, with button in ear, circa 1915. $300/500

4” (10 cm.) Of brown velvet, the little hunting dog is posed seated on back haunches with paws extended as though begging for a treat, tiny shoe-button eyes, stitched on ears, tail, original collar. Excellent condition. Germany, Steiff, with button in ear, circa 1925. $800/1200

167. Tiny German Velvet Seated Bunny by Steiff

164. Tiny German Velvet Kangaroo by Steiff

3” (8 cm.) l. The seated velvet bunny has airbrushed spots, black shoe-button eyes, stitched on tall ears, ribbon and bell. Good condition albeit color faded. Germany, Steiff, button in ear, Circa 1915. $200/400

5 ½” (14 cm.) Of light brown and cream velvet, the kangaroo has stitched ears, tiny shoe button eyes, embroidered nose and mouth. Excellent condition. Germany, Steiff, 1905-1910. $3000/400

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168. German Velvet Seated Bull Dog with Glass Googly Eyes

169. German Bisque Googly, 253, by Marseille for Borgfeldt

9� (23 cm.) Brown velvet with air-brushed painted details, stitched velvet ears, nose, shaped and painted mouth, black leather collar and ruff. Excellent condition Germany, circa 1920. $300/500

7� (18 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep and side-glancing googly eyes, painted lashes, one-stroke brows, closed mouth with shy smile, brunette mohair wig, five-piece paper mache body, antique cotton dress and bonnet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: G 253 B Germany A 11/0 M. Comments: Marseille for Borgfeldt, circa 1925. Value Points: very nice quality of bisque enhances the sweet, yet impish, expression. $300/500

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170. Beautiful German Bisque Closed Mouth Doll, Model 14.28,

by Gebruder Kuhnlenz 17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head with plump cheeks, very large amber brown glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted dark lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette hand-tied human hair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden eight-loose-ball body with straight wrists, lovely antique costume, undergarments, woolen stockings, brown leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: G.K. 14.28.

Comments: Gebruder Kuhnlenz, circa 1885. Value Points: gorgeous large brown eyes enhance the sweet-faced modeling. $1100/1500

171. German Bisque Art Character, 179, by Kestner with Fabulous Oriignal Costume

composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: 179. Comments: Kestner, circa 1910. Value Points: the rare painted eye character wears fabulous original bridegroom costume including black velvet vest with embroidered flowers, velvet pants, long red-lined coat with corsage, and black leather shoes marked “Made in Germany”. $3500/4500

14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted facial features, brown eyes with black and red upper eyeliner, painted nostrils of rounded nose, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined lips, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate,

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173. Beautiful German Bisque Closed Mouth Child

by Kestner 21” (53 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, early composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 14.

Comments: Kestner, circa 1885.

Value Points: an especially beautiful example of this model with very fine bisque and painting, original body and body finish, lovely antique brown velvet costume and hat, undergarments, brown knit patterned stockings, brown leather shoes. $1500/1900

174. German Bisque Closed Mouth Child by Kestner in Wonderful Antique Costume 20” (51 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, dark eyeliner, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined lips, brunette mohair bobbed wig, early composition and wooden plump body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 14. Comments: Kestner, circa 1885. Value Points: very fine quality of bisque on plumplymodeled face, with original body and body finish, boy’s antique sailor costume. $1200/1700

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176. Three German Paper Mache Hand Puppets with Great Characterization 14” (36 cm.) Each has paper mache head with flanged neck depicting a legendary figure from puppet theatre annals, with sculpted and painted facial features, hair, and hat, and including laughing or grimacing expressions, with paper mache hands, original cloth costumes over hollow bodies, wooden lower legs with painted shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1885. Value Points: especially fine detail of characterization, original costumes, and fine original state of preservation. $600/900

175. German Bisque Peddler Lady with Basket of Novelties and Wares

177. French Boxed Set of Games for Young Ladies in Original Box 14” (36 cm.) x 11”. The box has very decorative engraving on the lid centering the words “Jeux pour Demoiselles” (games for young ladies) and opens to an assortment of parlor and yard games suitable for proper young girls, including dominoes and dice games, as well as hoops and shuttlecock. Box lid is a bit worn, contents are near mint. French, circa 1860. $300/500

14” (36 cm.) Bisque shoulder head with black sculpted hair, painted facial features, blue eyes, closed mouth, on French kid poupée body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: German doll, presented for the French market on original French body, circa 1870. Value Points: early transfer-print cotton ensemble and carrying a basket of wares including a rare set of bone decanter and goblets, glassware, little leather books, and various Grodnertal wooden dolls, presented on original wooden base. $500/800

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178. German Porcelain Doll for the French Market in Original Costume and Basket 7� (18 cm.) Pink-tinted porcelain shoulder head with black painted hair with curly edges, painted facial features, blue eyes, on original handstitched French kid body. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: for the French market, circa 1850. Value Points: the petite doll wears original (frail) rose silk gown and is preserved in original woven basket with tufted silk lining on base and inside lid. $700/1100

179. An Especially Beautiful French Paper Mache PoupÊe 23� (58 cm.) Solid domed paper mache shoulder head, black painted pate, shaded blue upper glancing painted eyes, black upper eyeliner, feathered brows, acented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pink kid lady body with shapely torso and legs, stitched mitten fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1840. Value Points: an especially beautiful lady doll with fine original painting, very sturdy body, and wearing lovely antique costume that is likely original. $1800/2300

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180. French Bisque “Splendide Bébé” by Cosman Freres 20” (51 cm.) Bisque socket head, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark thick eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked and multi-feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, nicely costumed in the French style, with antique ruffled bonnet and antique leather shoes with silk rosettes marked M.L. Condition: generally excellent, original body finish albeit scuffing on lower legs, tiniest flake at bottom right eye. Marks: C.F./C. Comments: Cosman Freres, who registered their Splendide Bébé in 1893. Value Points: beautiful creamy bisque with very fine painting of features, especially around the eyes, original body. $3000/4000

181. Rare French Bisque Musical Automaton “A La Renomme” with Lottery Wheel for Au Nain Bleu 20” (51 cm.) Standing upon a velvet-covered platform is a bisque head doll with large brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth, pierced ears, auburn mohair wig over cork pate, carton torso and legs, wire upper arms, bisque lower arms, wearing (worn) original red and green silk jacket, black pantaloons, silk apron, holding a wooden baton in one hand and appearing to carry a wooden lidded barrel from gold cords

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around his neck (actually attached to protruding rods from his torso). When wound, music plays, the boy turns his head side to side and nods, while waving the baton, and periodically spinning the arrows at the top of the barrel as though spinning a lottery wheel. The barrel has gold lettering “A La Renomme”.

Condition: generally excellent, two fingers broken, music and mechanism function well. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau 4 (head) L.B. (key). Comments: Leopold Lambert, circa 1890, Comments: the automaton depicts the “marchand d’envies” (merchant of wishes), a popular entertainment of the time at parks such as Jardin de Luxembourg; for a few cents children could ask the marchand to twirl the lottery wheel, and where it

landed would decide what prize the child would win .

Value Points: very rare model with original L.B. paper tune label indicating “La Grosse Caisse” tune and original Au Nain Bleu paper label. As the automaton did not appear in the Lambert catalog it is likely that it was a special commission for Au Nain Bleu, commemorating a child’s joyful memory. $5500/7500

182. French Bisque Musical Automaton “Boy with Wooden Pipe Horn” by Roullet et Decamps 19” (38 cm.) Standing upon a velvet covered wooden

base is a bisque head doll with brown glass paperweight eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, open mouth with outlined lips row of teeth, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, carton torso and legs, wire upper arms, bisque forearms. He is wearing a silk costume in the 18th century style and carries a nicely-shaped wooden pipe horn. When wound he turns his head from side-to-side, then nods as he lifts the pipe to his mouth to play a tune; music plays. Condition: old hairline behind left ear, music and mechanism function well. Marks: Tete Depose Paris Bébé 2 (head). Comments: Roullet et Decamps, circa 1895. Value Points: charming automaton, with original paper tune label on underside indicating “Les Dragons de Villard”. $3000/4000

183. Pretty French Bisque Bébé “Mascotte” by May Freres with Original Signed Body 20” (51 cm.) Bisque socket head, large amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, lushly-painted lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, thick brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined and glazed lips, pierced ears blonde mohair wig on cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, body finish a bit scuffed. Marks: Mascotte 1 (head) Bébé Mascotte Paris (body). Comments: May Freres & Cie, circa 1895. Value Points: dramatic painting of eyes enhances their wonderful large size, lovely bisque, original signed body, lovely antique dress, undergarments, shoes and bonnet. $2800/3500

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184. German All-Bisque Bathing Beauty Lying on Side by Galluba & Hoffman 7” (18 cm.) All-bisque figure of lady posed lying on her side, her arms bent at the elbows and appearing to block the sun as she sunbathes, painted facial features, brunette mohair wig, painted pink slippers with ankle straps, (very frail) original costume. Excellent condition. Germany, Galluba & Hoffman, circa 1910. $400/600

185. German All-Bisque Seated Bathing Beauty

by Galluba & Hioffman 5” (13 cm.) seated. The all-bisque adult lady is posed seated, support by her backward extended arms, head included, legs extended with left bent knee, painted facial features, brunette mohair wig, painted blue one-strap slippers. Excellent condition except tip of left thumb chipped. Germany, Galluba & Hoffman, circa 1910. $300/500

186. German All-Bisque Bathing Beauty in Kneeling Pose by Galluba & Hoffman 4” (10 cm.) All-bisque figure of nude woman posed kneeling as though about to crawl, her arms folded in front of her body, with painted facial features, mohair wig, painted pink slippers. Excellent condition. Germany, Galluba & Hoffman, circa 1910. $400/500

187. German All-Bisque Bathing Beauty Stretching Leg by Galluba & Hoffman 5” (13 cm.) The all-bisque lady is posed lying on her back, her head turned to the side, with right knee bent and left leg, which

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she is grasping, extended upward as though stretching, with painted facial features, brunette mohair wig, and painted blue slippers with ankle ties. Excellent condition.

Germany, Galluba & Hoffman, circa 1910. $400/600

188. German All-Bisque Bathing Beauty Posed Diving

by Galluba & Hoffman 6” (15 cm.) The all-bisque lady is posed standing on self bisque base, her arms extended upward as though about to dive, with painted facial features, brunette mohair wig, painted white slippers with ankle ties, (frail) original tulle swimsuit and cap. Excellent condition. Germany, Galluba & Hoffman, circa 1910. $400/500

189. German All-Bisque Ballerina with Jointed Arms

by Galluba & Hoffman 8” (20 cm.) (excluding base). The slender all-bisque nude lady is posed en pointe with right toe supporting her, and left leg extending backward, having pin-jointed arms, painted facial features, mohair wig, painted blue slippers with ankle straps. Excellent condition. Germany, Galluba & Hoffman, circa 1910. $700/900

190. German Porcelain Bathing Beauty by Dressel Kister 8” (20 cm.) All-porcelain nude bathing beauty is posed lying on her side, her head upheld by her right arm, her legs daintily posed. With blue bishop’s staff mark.

Excellent condition. Germany, Dressel Kister, circa 1910. $600/800

200. German Bisque Lady Doll by Simon and Halbig with Twill-over-Wooden Body 15” (38 cm.) Pale bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, cornflower-blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig over cork pate, stretched-twill-over-wooden fully-articulated shapely lady body with dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, bisque lower arms.

Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1875.

Value Points: very rare early model with fine delicate bisque, unique body allowing for posing possibilities, with beautiful original gown, undergarments, stockings, and shoes. $1700/2300

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201. Late 19th Century French Automaton “The Chinese Window Tapper” 25” (64 cm.) Standing upon a velvet-covered base is a figure of Chinese man with paper mache head, amber-painted complexion, brown glass eyes with leather eyelids that open and close as though blinking, slightly open mouth with painted teeth, black queue, carton torso and legs, wire upper arms and paper mache lower arms, wearing original elaborate silk Chinese costume.

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When wound, the man turns his head side-to-side, nods, blinks his eyes open and closed moves his right hand in a tapping motion, while his left hand periodically twists back and forth, showing the sign he is holding. Condition: generally excellent, mechanism functions very well. Comments: French, circa 1890, the piece was designed as a window-tapper, designed to be placed in a shop display window, its right hand tapping the window for the attention of passers-by, while the left hand presented a placard for the product being promoted. Value Points: well-preserved and well-functioning, with especially fine sculpting of expressive face. $7000/9500

202. Outstanding and Unique 19th Century French Musical Automaton “The Magnificent Peacock” 54” (137 cm.) h. , 85”w. of tail fanned out, 96” h. including pedestal. Perched proudly upon a red velvet-covered walnut base above a fluted walnut pedestal is a life-sized peacock with rich feathers in brilliant, irridescent turquoise

colors. The Peacock begins its grand performance in the tail-down position, then regally turning his head and body separately from side-to-side. then proudly raising his elegant tail plumage and fanning his tail out for the fullest effect while again turning his head side to side, and finally lowering his tail back in a graceful and realistic manner. Condition: generally excellent, music and mechanism function well. Comments: maker unknown, likely French, mid-to-late 19th century, likely a special commission, possibly created for presentation at Paris International Exhibition of 1878 or 1889. The peacock as symbol in the late 19th century art can scarcely be over-stated. There was the scandalous Peacock Room decorated by James Whistler in 1876, the William Morris Peacock Tapestry of 1887 and the grand-sized peacock used by magicians such as Robert-Houdini, to name a few. Value Points: no other examples of this majestic automaton are known to exist, the Magnificent Peacock, functions beautifully, is perfectly preserved and a truly remarkable and unique automaton. $20,000/30,000

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203. Petite German Bisque Asian Baby 11” (28 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head with amber tinted complexion, black painted hair and brows, tiny brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, closed mouth, amber tinted composition five piece body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 3/0 Germany.

Comments: Germany, circa 1925. Value Points: rare model with excellent detail of sculpting and complexion. $400/500

204. German Bisque Asian Baby, 353, by Marseille 203.

14” (36 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head with amber tinted complexion, black shaded hair and brows, small brown glass sleep eyes, painted short lashes, accented nostrils, closed mouth with pouting expression, amber tinted composition baby body, nicely costumed.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: AM Germany 353 3k. Comments: Marseille, circa 1920. $500/800

205. German Bisque Asian Baby marked J.K.

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8” (20 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, tinted black baby hair and brows, tiny brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, accented nostrils closed mouth with accented lips, composition baby body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2/0 Germany J.K. A 5/0 R. Comments: Germany, circa 1920. Value Points: well-defined features and fine quality of bisque. $300/500

206. Rare Sonneberg Bisque Doll Depicting Asian Child with Exceptional Characterization 11” (28 cm.) Amber tinted bisque socket head, narrow brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes, lightly-feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, black mohair queue, very simple Sonneberg composition body with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 3/0. Comments: mystery maker, Sonneberg, circa 1885. Value Points: outstanding quality of sculpting with deeply defined features, early silk costume with embroidery. $800/1100 205.

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207. German AllBisque Miniature Doll with HighlyCharacterized Asian Features 4” (10 cm.) Allbisque with swivel head and peg-jointed limbs, amber-tinted complexion, black glass bead eyes, black upper glancing brows, closed mouth with downcast lips, original black mohair wig 207. with queue, painted black stockings and yellow shoes with upturned toes. Marks: 125 10 (head) 10 (arms). Excellent condition. Germany, Sonneberg, circa 1890, very rare model. $400/500

208. French All-Bisque Mignonette with Cafe-AuLait Complexion 5” (13 cm.) All-bisque with light brown cafe-au-lait complexion, having swivel head on bisque torso, black bead inset eyes, painted features, closed mouth, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, bare feet, wearing (frail) original silk costume and turban. Excellent condition. French, circa 1885. $500/700

209. Two German All-Bisque Miniature Dolls Depicting Chinese Men 3” (8 cm.) man. Each is all-bisque with jointed arms and

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legs, depicting Chinese people, having amber tinted complexions, painted facial features, the man with sculpted yellow 208. hat and black downcast moustache, good original costume; the other doll with very unusual sculpted hair. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1900, rare models. $300/500

210. Rare Sonneberg Bisque Doll as Asian Child, Resembling Bru Circle/Dot Model 11” (28 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head with amber tinted complexion, brown glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, dark feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the accented lips, pierced ears, black mohair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden ambertinted fully-jointed body, well 210. costumed. Condition: generally excellent.. Marks: 120 (124?). Comments: Sonneberg, circa 1885, maker unknown, the model closely resembles the circle/dot bébé of Bru. Value Points: very rare model is enhanced by the Asian amber complexion, suggesting the maker was emulating the rare Bru Asian bébé; the quality of modeling and complexion is exceptional. $1200/1700

211. Rare Sonneberg Bisque Doll with Amber Complexion and Character Features 14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, amber tinted complexion, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes,

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brown brush-stroked brows with feathered detail, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with downcast expression, defined space between the accented lips, pierced ears, dark brunette human hair wig, amber-tinted Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 121 8. Comments: Sonneberg, mystery maker, circa 1885, the doll closely resembles the French Bru bébé model known as “circle/dot”. Value Points: very rare model with beautiful complexion and luminous bisque, original body and body finish. $1100/1500

212. A Companion Doll to #209 3 ½” (9 cm.) All-bisque with swivel head and peg-jointed limbs, amber-tinted complexion, black glass bead eyes, black upper glancing brows, closed mouth with downcast lips, painted black stockings and yellow shoes with upturned toes. Marks: 125 8 (head) 125 8 (legs). Excellent condition. Germany, Sonneberg, circa 1890, dramatic facial painting on the rare model with original queue and silk costume. $400/500 212.

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213. German Bisque Dollhouse Lady by Simon & Halbig with ElbowLength Painted Gloves 6” (15 cm.) Bisque shoulder head with dark brown glass eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, muslin body, bisque lower arms and legs, painted elbow-length gloves. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Simon and Halbig, their model 1160, known as “Little Women” doll, circa 1890. Value Points: the doll wears extravagant green silk gown. $300/500

214. French Boxed Parlor Game “La Souris Merveilleuse” in Original Box 11” (28 cm.) x 9”. A boxed game has engraving on the lid depicting a Magician Mouse telling fortunes to a family of mice. The game features a magnetic-bodied mohair mouse under glass, who is directed to one of 12 containers, each of which holds the answer to the question at hand, e.g. will I inherit a fortune? The box features charming illustrations and each of the fortune answers is hand-written. Very good condition, some spotting of box lid. French, circa 1875. $300/500

215. French Bisque Poupée by Jumeau with Original Chemise and Fine Antique Costume 14” (36 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, lushly-painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid gusset-jointed body with separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2.

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Comments: Jumeau, circa 1875. Value Points: beautiful face, very sturdy body, wearing original Jumeau chemise and antique walking suit comprising fitted green jacket over taffeta skirt, undergarments, shoes, wonderful bonnet, leather purse, watch with miniature watercolor portrait body on reverse side. $2500/3500

216. Superb Grand French Bisque PoupÊe a Bonne Aventure with Original Fortune Teller Skirt 20� (51 cm.) (excluding hat). Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid poupÊe body. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Gaultier, circa 1875. Value Points: the doll wears elaborate original fortune-telling ensemble, including brown velvet sorcerer hat, vest and cape decorated with gold medallions, and having original fortune-telling skirt composed of 100s of folded paper leaves with hand-written fortunes in French, mostly concerning the perils and fortunes of love; the grand size of the doll and the enormous number of fortunes is remarkable. $3000/4000

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217. French Bisque Poupée

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22” (56 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, auburn mohair wig over cork pate, French metal armature body with padded stockinette cover allowing infinite articulation, bisque hands and bisque lower legs and feet. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: 6 (head, shoulder plate and limbs). Comments: Gaultier, with Gesland-made body from the original depose of Pannier, circa 1875. Value Points: an especially beautiful example of the large poupée with choice bisque and painting, perfect bisque limbs with exquisite sculpting of hands. $4000/5500

218. All-Original Petite French Bisque Poupée as Governess with Bisque Baby 12” (30 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, large blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented 218.

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nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupée body with shapely torso and legs, stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2/0 (head) 2/0 F.G. (shoulders).

Comments: Gaultier, circa 1875. Value Points: beautiful alloriginal condition of the the petite poupée in authentic original Parisian costume of Normandy nanny including silk and lace coiffe, turquoise earrings, tacked on leather shoes incised “2”, and holding original Sonneberg bisque baby with glass eyes, closed mouth, original muslin and silk gown. $3000/4000

219. French Bisque Poupée by Gaultier with Gesland Body 20” (51 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French metal armature body with padded stockinette cover allowing infinite articulation, bisque hands and bisque

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lower legs and feet. Condition: old hairline at back of head, left foot restored. Marks: 5 (head and shoulder plate). Comments: Gaultier, with Gesland-made body from the original depose of Pannier, circa 1875. Value Points: pretty poupée with rare body, exquisitely sculpted perfect hands. $2000/2500

220. French Bisque Poupée with Wooden Articulated Body 13” (33 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kidedged bisque shoulder plate, pale blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde human hair wig over cork pate, French wooden body with dowel articulation at shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees and ankles, and having ball-swivel waist. Condition: generally excellent, head

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and body are not original to each other but are of the same era and appropriately sized, right thumb missing.

Marks: 1. Comments: bisque head by Jumeau, wooden body by Bru, circa 1870. Value Points: very beautiful face with fine bisque, rare wooden body with original finish, $2000/3000

221. French Bisque Poupée by Gaultier with Lovely Antique Costume 17” (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, pale blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid gusset-jointed poupée body. Condition: bisque excellent, body original albeit with some kid repairs. Marks: 4 (head and shoulders). Comments: Gaultier, circa 1875. Value Points: pretty fashionable lady wears antique green silk gown with matching bonnet, undergarments, socks, shoes, and jewelry. $2000/2800

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222. Beautiful French Bisque Brown-Eyed Bébé E.J. with Original Chemise and Shoes 25” (64 cm.) Bisque socket head, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted ashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with

defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, separately applied pierced ears, hand-tied brunette human hair wig over cork pate, Jumeau composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with very plump limbs and straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose E 12 J (and artist checkmarks) Jumeau Medaille d’Or (body mark). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1884. Value Points: very beautiful brown-eyed bébé with finest bisque and painting, original early signed body with original finish, original Jumeau chemise and signed Jumeau shoes. $4500/6500

223. French Bisque Premiere Bébé by Emile Jumeau 17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump cheeks, small amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes and feathered brows, accented

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nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, separately-modeled pierced ears, original blonde lambswool wig over cork pate, early Jumeau composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878, early model known as Premiere. Value Points: desirable model with endearing shy expression, original body, early burgundy silk dress, undergarments, leather shoes, stockings, superb woolen bonnet with detailed embroidery $3800/5500

224. French Bisque Bébé by Schmitt et Fils with Original Signed Body 15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head with very full cheeks on the pear-shaped face, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, Schmitt composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with flat-cut derriere, Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sch (in shield) 0 (head) Sch (in shield, stamped on derriere ridge). Comments: Schmitt et Fils, circa 1884.

Value Points: beautiful bisque and modeling on the rare-to-find petite size of this model, original body and body finish, beautiful antique silk dress, bonnet, undergarments, stockings, shoes. $7000/9500

225. Rare and Extensive French Child’s Softpaste Wash Set and Stand 18” (46 cm.) h. The cast metal frame in Art Nouveau styling with original cream finish and gold accents is furnished with a six-piece wash set of softpaste in rich creamy background with wonderful transfer scenes 225. in delicate pastel colors of Kate Greenaway-like children in various play activities which include play accessories such as dolls and drums. The set includes the double-handled wash bowl and pitcher, another lidded pitcher, lidded chamber pot, and three lidded jars. The stand has original medallion label of maker Digoin, and each softpaste piece is marked with the Sarreguemines black script word. French, circa 1890, an outstanding set with numerous pieces and wonderful designs, is beautifullypreserved. $1700/2500

226. French Salon Dog of Fine Curly Mohair 21” (53 cm.) The reclining dog is covered with lush curly white mohair over firm hollow for, with brown glass eyes, painted detail of eye liner, nose tip and mouth, upright ears, long fluffy tail. Excellent condition. French, circa 1890. $500/900

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antique baseball player uniform including matching cap, leather studded shoes and leather glove. $1100/1500

228. Rare German Bisque Character Model, 1279,

by Simon and Halbig

227. German Bisque Character, 2048, Known as Tommy Tucker with Wonderful Baseball Costume 17” (43 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, small blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, composition and wooden bal-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2048 4. Comments: Bahr and Proschild, circa 1915. Value Points: the young lad wears wonderful

18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted dark curly lashes, slightly228. modeled brows with unusual upper angled feathering, rounded nose tip with accented nostrils, open mouth with impressed accent dot in lower lip, two porcelain upper teeth, impressed dimples in cheeks, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: S&H 1279 229. dep Germany 6.

Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1910. Value Points: rare model to find, this example with very choice bisque, outstanding sculpting with defined dimples and eye crinkles, original wig, body, body finish, wonderful antique costume. $1100/1500

229. German Bisque Toddler Hilda by Kestner in Boy’s Antique Costume 17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, small brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, incised eyeliner, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth with outlined

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lips, two porcelain upper teeth, tongue, blonde mohair bobbed wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden balljointed toddler body with side-hip jointing, wearing boy’s antique costume comprising coat, cap, trousers, stockings, shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: J made in Germany 13 2237 JDK 1914 c. Hilda Ges Gesch N 1070.

Comments: Kestner, their trade-named doll Hilda, circa 1915. Value Points: very fine quality of bisque and modeling, original wig, pate, original toddler body with original finish, wonderful costume. $2200/2800

230. German Bisque Character, 247, Known as Baby Jean, by Kestner 18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, small brown glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, dark eyeliner, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, outlined lips, two porcelain upper teeth, tongue, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition bent limb baby body, nicely costumed in sailor suit and cap, with silver whistle. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K made in Germany 14 247 JDK. Comments: Kestner, the model is known as Baby Jean, circa 1915. Value Points: especially fine quality of sculpting with impressed lip and cheek dimples, beautiful bisque and painting. $700/900

231. Rare German Bisque “Einco” Googly, Model 8723, by Gebruder Heubach 15” (38 cm.) Perfectly-round bisque socket head, large round blue glass googly eyes with flirty mechanism which operates from a lever at back of head, dark eye shadow, dark eyeliner, little button-shaped nose, closed mouth with impish smile, accented lips, plump double chin, brunette mohair curly wig, composition toddler body with curved arms and ball-jointing at hips and knees, antique sailor costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Einco 8723 Heubach (sunburst) Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1918. Value Points: very rare googly model with wonderful wide-eyed expression, excellent quality of bisque and painting, original body and body finish. $3500/5500

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232. German Bisque Pouting Character Toddler, Model 115A by Kammer and Reinhardt

with original finish, wonderful antique boy’s costume. $2500/3500

17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump cheeks, small blue glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with downcast pouting lips, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing and chubby tummy. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R S&H 115 A 55.

Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912, their model known as Phillip.

Value Points: especially fine quality of modeling with deeply impressed wistful features enhanced by fine luminous complexion, original rare toddler body

233. German Felt and Mohair “Bellhop Monkey” with Yes/N0 Mechanism by Steiff 14” (36 cm.) With felt mask face, large inset brown eyes with shaped eye sockets, felt ears,, mohair beard and hair, felt hands and feet, with sewn-on felt bellhop costume in black and red felt with gold braid trim, and having yes/no mechanism that operates by movement of his tail. Excellent condition except few holes at toe tips and mohair sparseness of beard. Germany, Steiff, 1925. $800/1200

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234. German Brown Felt and Mohair Camel by Steiff 18” (46 cm.) The brown wool felt camel has double humps, curly mohair mane, throat, and upper legs, large black shoe button eyes, red felt blanket with yellow embroidery, leather harness and is standing on cast iron wheeled base, Excellent condition. Germany, Steiff, circa 1920. $800/1200

235. German Mohair Elephant with Red Felt Blanket by Steiff 17” (43 cm.) excluding trunk. Shaved grey mohair elephant has large ears, black bead eyes, felt tusks, and red felt circus blanket with braid trim. Good condition, some sparseness of mohair, few moth holes in blanket. Germany, Steiff, circa 1915. $400/600

236. Early German Textured Wool Fully-Jointed Elephant by Steiff 8” (20 cm.) Of textured grey/taupe wool the elephant has stitched crown circle, large stitched-on ears, extended trunk, wool tusks, black shoebutton eyes embroidered claws, tail with fringed edge. Excellent condition.

Germany, Steiff, early 1900. $700/900

237. German Felt Character Schoolboy and Velvet Toy Elephant by Steiff 13” (33 cm.) boy, 6”l. elephant. The boy has a felt face with center seam, black shoe-button eyes, closed mouth, stitched ears, mohair cropped wig, jointing at shoulders and hips and is wearing original red and black felt school boy costume. Along with a grey velvet elephant with curled trunk, black shoe button eyes, large ears and having original red felt embroidered blanket. Very good condition. Germany, Steiff, boy was offered from 19141924 only, and the elephant was offered from 1901-1917. $1300/1600

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238. German Felt Wool Character Doll as Soldier by Steiff

239. German Wool Felt Character Doll with Painted Moustache by Steiff

240. Early German Felt “Junior Soldier”

by Steiff

13” (33 cm.) Pressed felt head with center seam, brown glass bead eyes, painted facial features, painted brown moustache, brown hair, jointed arms and legs, stitched ears, original grey felt uniform with red trim and silver buttons, sabre, backpack and various other utensils, brown boots. with helmet and chin strap. Very good condition.

Germany, Steiff, circa 1912. $800/1200

14” (36 cm.) Pressed wool felt head with center seam, black shoe-button eyes, painted features including moustache and painted brown hair, stitched ears, jointed arms and legs, wearing blue felt jacket and plaid woolen pants, shoes, black lambswool cap and carrying a corsage. Condition: generally excellent. Germany, Steiff, the doll was named “Congratulations Man”, circa. 1915. $900/1200

14” (36 cm.) Pressed felt head with center seam, bright blue glass eyes, painted features, brown hair, jointed arms and legs, wearing original khaki serge uniform with brass eagle emblems, thigh-high boots and cap. Fair/good condition.

Germany, Steiff, the model was known as Junior Soldier, first presented in 1905. $900/1200

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241. German Felt Wool Character Doll “Infantry Man” by Steiff 11” (28 cm.) Felt head with center seam, black shoe-button eyes, painted features, painted brown hair, jointed arms and legs, wearing original navy blue wool felt uniform with red trim, silver buttons, shoes, cap, Excellent condition, rifle is not original. Germany, Steiff, the model was introduced in 1909. $900/1200

242. Early 20th Century French Wooden Model of Bar 21” (53 cm.) l. 9”h. The heavy wooden bar with nicely-paneled front has a heavy pewter bar top with rounded edge; the back of the bar has various cubicles and bottles racks, in such well-executed manner as to indicate that the model was originally created as a salesman’s traveling sample. The word “Biere” is inscribed on the front, and also included is a pewter beer barrel (incised Depose Lyon and illegible manufacturer’s name). Excellent condition. Early 20th century, probably French. $800/1200

243. German Black Velvet Cat 3 ½” (9 cm.) l. The black velvet cat is posed with arched back and tail raised in classic attack pose, with glass eyes and embroidered red mouth. Excellent condition. Germany, maker uncertain, circa 1920. $150/200

244. Pair, German Velvet Spotted Dogs 7” (18 cm.) Of brown velvet with black air-brushed detail, each with long snout, embroidered nose, glass eyes, stitched ears, posed seated. Excellent condition. Germany, early 1920s. $300/500

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245. German Character Eskimo Baby “Alex” by Gotz in Original Costume 12” (30 cm.) Brown complexion with swivel head, painted facial features, narrow brown eyes with thick eyeliner, short curled brows, tiny nose, closed mouth, black wig, five-piece baby body.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sasha Serie (in circle on back torso) 147/500 2001 (belly) (along with two Gotz tags and two Gotz labels on costume). Comments: Gotz series of Sasha dolls, this model, Alex, depicting an Eskimo baby was made in an edition of 500 in 2001. Value Points: rare to find model is all-original, perfectly-preserved, with wonderful labeled costume. $400/600

246. Italian Felt Character Boy, 300 Series, by Lenci in Rare Ski Costume 17” (43 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, brown side-glancing eyes, painted dark upper eyeliner and curled lashes, grey eye shadow, lightly-feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with petulant expression, brunette side-parted curly hair, jointing at shoulders and hips.

Condition: very good, light spotting on face, costume excellent.

Comments: Lenci, circa 1928 from the sports series. Value Points: the little pouting face boy is wearing rare skiing costume with matching knit sweater, scarf, mittens and leggings, matching khaki green felt pants and cap with leather band and feather, leather shoes and shoulder bag, and with original wooden skis and ski poles. $1200/1700

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247. Italian Felt Character Boy by Lenci in Wonderful Tyrolean Costume 17� (43 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, brown side-glancing eyes, grey eye shadow, single-stroke brows, closed mouth with petulant shaped lips, blonde mohair wig in ringlet curls, felt arms and legs. Condition; generally excellent, some light dustiness. Comments: Lenci, circa the doll was presented in the 1928 catalog as model 300S. Value Points: the early model has wonderful wig in the ringlet curled manner of Shirley Temple, and is wearing welldetailed original Tyrolean costume with polka dot felt tie, embroidered suspenders, silver-button studded belt and epaulets, liederhausen, woolen stockings, leather shoes, and with felt floral corsage and on hat. $900/1200

248. Pair, Italian Felt Character Dolls by Lenci, 300 Series, Depicting Russian Boy and Girl 17� (43 cm.) Each has felt socket head with pressed and painted facial features, brown eyes, solemn expression, felt arms and legs with jointing at shoulders and hips, the girl with blonde wig in long braids, wearing vibrant felt costume with applique designs, cotton blouse with rick-rack trim, red boots with embroidery, and very elaborate matching head-dress; and the boy with auburn wig, and wearing Cossack style costume with applique trim, and embroidered boots. Condition: generally excellent, slight dustiness on muslin veil of girl, and boy’s jacket faded. Comments: Lenci, circa 1930, from 300 series, depicting Russian boy and girl in traditional costumes. Value Points: wonderfully detail vibrant costumes, the little pair have painted eyes designed to be looking at each other. $2000/3000

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Italian Felt Character Chinese Boy by Lenci in Original Costume 17” (43 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, brown sideglancing eyes in side-slant sockets, heavily-modeled eyelids, black curly lashes, black eyeliner, black feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, black mohair wig with extended queue, jointing at shoulders and hips.

Condition: generally excellent, some dustiness, lantern base missing.

Comments: Lenci, circa 1930,from their series of Asian characters. Value Points: the rare character, with uniquely painted facial features, amber tinted complexion, is wearing vibrant yellow felt tunic and pants under a black felt vest with signature medallion, has wooden stacked shoes, original woven hat, and lid of original wooden lantern. $1500/2200

250. Italian Felt Character Doll in Original Costume by Lenci 14” (36 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, brown side-glancing eyes, dark eye shadow, painted details of lashes, brows and eye shadows, closed mouth, brown mohair wig in arranged braids, jointing at shoulders and legs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Lenci, circa 1938. Value Points: the little girl is preserved with fresh and vibrant colors of complexion and costume, wearing red felt gown with gold appliques and matching coiffe, original undergarments, shoes, $500/700

251. Italian Felt Tyrolean Boy by Lenci with Original Lenci Rita Tag 14” (36 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, pale blue painted eyes, black upper eyeliner, curly upper lashes, dark eye shadow, accented nostrils, closed mouth, brunette mohair cropped wig, jointing at shoulders and hips, Condition: generally excellent, Marks: Lenci (original paper label with pencil note Rita 88). Comments: Lenci, circa 1938. Value

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Points: the little boy wears well-detailed Tyrolean costume with embroidered lamb and flowers on vest, felt-flower appliques on hat, in vibrant well-preserved condition. $700/900

252. Large German Velvet “Mickey Mouse” by Steiff 20” (51 cm.) Velvet standing Mickey with heart-shaped face, applied oil cloth eyes with pie-slice cut, black velvet tipped nose, embroidered facial details, stitched felt ears, black velvet body, orange pants and shoes, yellow over-sized gloves, elongated tail. With “Walt Disney’s Mickey Mouse, Design patent applied for” stamp on both feet. Very good condition, few small tears in felt ears, Germany, Steiff, the model was made for only 5 years, 1931-1936. $1200/1800

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253. Petite German Velvet Mickey Mouse by Steiff 7” (18 cm.) Velvet standing Mickey Mouse in white and black velvet with painted mouth, applied eyes, stitched on ears, green velvet pants, orange shoes and yellow gloves. Excellent condition except missing tail, colors especially vibrant. Germany, Steiff, with button and red cloth tag in ear, made for five years only 1931-36. $700/900

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fleecy mohair wig over cork pate, French composition fully-jointed body with straight wrists.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2 (head) Le Petit Parisien Bébé Steiner (torso).

Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1877, one of the earliest models of the firm. Value Points: rare doll has wonderful antique linen dress with red feather-stitching, undergarments, stockings, leather shoes, and red woolen cap. $3000/4000

255. Sonneberg Bisque Doll with Original Costume Resembling Premiere Jumeau Bébé 12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and 255. eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 136 3. Comments: Sonneberg, mystery maker, circa 1885, the doll closely resembles the premiere bébé byJumeau whose market the Sonneberg maker aimed to capture. Value Points: beautiful doll whose resemblance to Jumeau is enhanced further by its original costume in magenta silk and velvet with matching bonnet. $900/1300

256. Sonneberg Bisque Doll as Bru Look-Alike with Wonderful Antique Costume 254. Early French Bisque Bébé Steiner Bébé with Original Stamped Body 17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head with rounded facial shape, small blue glass inset eyes with darker blue outer rim, painted short curly lashes, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils, slightly-open mouth with two rows of tiny beaded teeth, pierced ears, blonde

14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, blue glass inset eyes, lushly-painted lashes, one stroke wavy brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with very full outlined lips, pierced ears, light brown mohair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 7. Comments: mystery maker, circa 1882, the doll closely resembles the Bru bébé known as “circle/dot”. Value Points: especially appealing doll with expressive features, very full cheeks, fine quality bisque and painting, original body and body finish,

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and wonderful original costume and bonnet. $1200/1700

257. German Bisque Closed Mouth Child, Model 971,by Alt, Beck and Gottschalk 18� (46 cm.)

Bisque socket head, blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading and darker blue outer rim, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition; generally excellent. Marks: 256.

971 (crown rim).

Comments: Alt, Beck and Gottschalk, circa 1885. Value Points: very expressive features on the plump-cheeks girl with fine luminous complexion, fine antique costume comprising embroidered wool dress, ruffled-lace and silk ribbon bonnet, undergarments, shoes and socks. $700/1100

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258. Pair, French All-Bisque Mignonettes 5� (13 cm.) Each has bisque swivel head on bisque torso, bright blue glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, he with painted shoes and stockings and she with bare feet, Condition: generally excellent, he has small chip on right leg at hip line. Comments: French, circa 1882. Value Points: very beautiful expressions on the petite mignonette pair, costumed in evening formal wear, he with top hat and she in bead-trimmed silk gown with extended train. $1000/1300

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260. Dainty French Bisque Bébé Steiner, Series C, with Original Signed Body 12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head with round facial shape, small blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, delicately-painted lashes, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, curly mohair wig, Steiner composition fully-jointed body, antique costume and shoes.

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Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: Sie C 2/0 (head) (original Steiner paper label on body). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1889. Value Points: the diminutive size perfectly complements the sweet expression of the rare model bébé, original body and body finish, $3000/4000

261. Beautiful Petite Early Premiere Bébé by Jumeau in Size 3 11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball jointed body with straight wrists, wearing antique Jumeau rose silk bébé stays, pantalets, rose knit socks and kidskin shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 3. Comments: Emile Jumeau, early premiere bébé, circa 1877. Value Points: especially beautiful portrait-like quality of bisque and painting for this petite model, with entrancing large eyes, original body and body finish. $3000/4000

262. Beautiful and All-Original Petite French Bisque Bébé Steiner

259. Beautiful French Bisque Poupée by Gaultier with Gesland Body, in Unusual Petite Size 1 14” (36 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, pale blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, brunette mohair wig, metal armature body with padded stockinette cover allowing infinite articulation, bisque hands, bisque lower legs and bare feet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1 (head and shoulders).

Comments: Gaultier, circa 1875, with Gesland-made body from the original Pannier depose. Value Points: very rare to find a Gesland body in this petite size, the doll has beautiful face, perfect bisque hands and feet, and wears a fine antique costume and bonnet in the 18th century style. $2800/3500

13” (33 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked and multi-feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over Steiner pate, French composition fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: J. Steiner Bte SGDG Paris Bte A 5 (head) Le Parisien (body). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1890. Value Points: especially beautiful facial painting on the all-original petite bébé, choice bisque, original signed body and body finish, original wig, pate, earrings, rose sateen dress, matching bonnet, rose knit stockings ,white kid shoes, original factory undergarments, the entire original costume preserved impeccably. $2800/3500

263. German All-Bisque Miniature by Simon and Halbig 7” (18 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, painted lashes and brows, dark blue sleep eyes, accented nostrils, slightly-parted lips with row of teeth, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted abovethe-knee black stockings and brown two-strap shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 3 (head and arms). Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890.

Value Points: appealing wide-eyed expression, fine bisque and all original parts, beautiful antique costume. $600/800

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264. All-Original German Bisque Doll by Kammer and Reinhardt 6� (15 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, two upper teeth, brunette mohair wig, five-piece composition walking-style body with painted shoes and socks.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S&H K*R. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1915. Value Points: the little girl is all original and unplayed with, wearing rose sateen dress with lace trim and matching bonnet with rose silk bow, matching undergarments. $300/400

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Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1882. Value Points: the rare model has very beautiful modeling with fine pale bisque having subtle cheek and eye shadow blush. gorgeous eyes, original body and body finish, beautiful antique costume comprising embroidered dress, cape with blue lining and blue featherstitch, blue woven cap, curly mohair muff, undergarments, leather boots. $6000/8500

266. Sonneberg Bisque Miniature Doll in Original Communion Costume

265. Beautiful and Rare French Bisque Bébé “C EJ” by Jumeau with Gorgeous Eyes 16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, large blue glass enamel inset eyes with spiral threading and darker blue outer rims, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eightloose-ball jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: C EJ.

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8” (20 cm.) Solid domed bisque head with flat-cut neck socket, painted blue glass eyes, painted lashes and singlestroke brows, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, brunette mohair wig, original body with dowel pin at neck for attachment to head, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Sonneberg, circa 1880. Value Points: rare body style and neck attachment to to flat-cut head of the rare early doll, with expressive features, wearing antique communion costume including little coin purse. $400/500

267. Rare French Bisque Early Kidbodied Bébé by Gaultier with Block Letter Markings 23” (58 cm.) Pale bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, large blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading and darker blue outer rims, large black pupils and pronounced black eyeliner, dark curly painted short lashes, feathered brows, mauve-blushed eye shadow, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with heart-shaped upper lips, shaded and accented lips, dimpled chin, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid bébé body with rounded neckline, gussetjointing, and bisque lower arms and hands.

Condition: bisque head, shoulder plate and hands excellent, light rub on nose, repairs on the kid body. Marks: F 4 G (block letters, head). Comments: Gaultier, circa 1878.

Value Points: rare early model in wonderful large luxury size, gorgeous eyes and eye decoration, beautiful antique costume including extraordinary bonnet. $6000/8500

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268. Gorgeous French Bisque Portrait Bébé by Jumeau in Rare Size with Signed Jumeau Aqua Shoes 13” (33 cm.) Bisque socket head, pale blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, mauveblushed eye shadow, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Emile Jumeau, early portrait bébé model, circa 1877. Value Points: extremely rare petite size of the gorgeous early bébé with original body and body finish, beautiful antique silk costume, matching bonnet, undergarments, and wearing original early aqua kidskin shoes with incised “J”. $5500/7500

269. Large French Bisque Deposed Smiling Poupée Head, Size K, by Leon Casimir Bru 6” (15 cm.) h. 5 ½” shoulder width. Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, blue glass enamel inset eyes with spiral threading and darker blue outer rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils of aquiline nose, closed mouth with upturned

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lip corners in an enigmatic smiling expression, accented lips, blonde mohair wig. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: K (incised). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, his deposed poupée head model of 1872. Value Points: rare large size with beautiful face, finest quality of bisque, beautiful antique wig. $2500/3500

270. Beautiful French Bisque Bébé by Schmitt et Fils with Rare Depose Body Style 14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head with flat-cut neck socket designed to accommodate torso dowel, round plump face, pale blue inset eyes with darker blue outer rims, delicately-painted lashes, lightly-feathered brows, accented nostrils of tiny nose accented eye corners, closed mouth with accepted lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over original pink plaster pate, Schmitt composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with flat-cut derriere and dowel at torso neck for attachment to head. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: 0 Bte SGDG (head) Sch (with shield, on bottom of derriere). Comments: Schmitt et Fils, circa 1878, early model by that firm with unique head/body system and depose mark. Value Points: the rarity of the model is rivaled by its beautiful with entrancing eyes, beautiful bisque, rare original pate, original body and body finish, and wearing superb antique costume that is likely original. $9000/13,000

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271. German Bisque Closed Mouth Child, 971, by Alt, Beck and Gottschalk

272. Sonneberg Bisque Closed Mouth Doll, Model 183, by Mystery Maker

16� (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, large blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined lips, pierce ears, auburn mohair wig, composition and wooden balljointed body, beautiful antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 971 (crown rim). Comments: Alt, Beck and Gottschalk, circa 1885. Value Points: lovely pale bisque is enhanced by dramatic large blue eyes. $600/900

16� (41 cm.) Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, lushly-painted lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, blonde mohair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, pretty antique dress, undergarments, shoes, stockings. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 183 6. Comments: Sonneberg, mystery maker, circa

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1885. Value Points: very beautiful face with gentle expression, original body and body finish. $900/1300

273. Lovely Sonneberg Closed Mouth Bisque Doll, Model 117,

by Mystery Maker 18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, lovely antique costume, bonnet, stockings, shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 117 12. Comments: Sonneberg, mystery maker, circa 1882.

Value Points: very beautiful face with endearing expression, original body and body finish, choice bisque and painting. $1600/2100

274. Pretty German Bisque Closed Mouth Child with Rare Head/ Body Jointing 9” (23 cm.) Solid domed bisque head with flat-cut neck socket, blue glass inset eyes with long painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, composition body with jointing at shoulders and hips, with dowel protruding from torso neck for jointing with head. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Sonneberg, circa 1890, mystery maker. Value Points: beautiful petite closed mouth child has lovely bisque, original body and body finish, nice antique costume. $700/900

275. Very Rare Early German Bisque Doll with Mystery Markings “B.E.” 18” (46 cm.) Pale bisque socket head with plump facial modeling and very high domed forehead, brown glass inset eyes, delicately painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accent line between the pale lips, blushed cheeks, unpierced ears, mohair wig, early composition body with jointing at shoulders and hips, pretty antique silk dress and bonnet, undergarments, leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: B.E. (block letters). Comments: mystery maker, few examples of dolls with this marking have been found, body and facial styling indicate early production, circa 1882. Value Points: the rarity of the early German child doll is rivaled by its wonderful expression, fine quality of bisque, original body and body finish, original costume. $1800/2800

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276. Wonderful French Doll-sized Soft Paste Dinner Service 5� (13 cm.) l. tureen. Of creamy softpaste and decorated with abstract floral design in vivid colors of blue, yellow, and green, comprising lidded tureen, lidded bowl, gravy boat, two footed pedestal dishes, two lidded sauce dishes, two relish dishes, three platters, 277.1.

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and 12 plates; along with two lidded pewter serving dishes, six spoons, five knives, six forks, and a glass pitcher with six goblets. Excellent condition. French, circa 1890. $600/900

277. Pretty French Bisque Bébé, Size 10, by Emile Jumeau, with Signed Shoes 22” (56 cm.) Bisque socket head, very deep and large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, lushly-painted lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined shaded lips, pierced ears, handtied human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: 10 (head and artist checkmarks) Bébé Jumeau Diplome d’honneur (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1892. Value Points: an especially beautiful Jumeau of this era with gorgeous eyes enhanced by rich decoration, original body and body finish, original (frail) blue silk dress and original Jumeau shoes signed “Paris Depose 10” with bee symbol. $3000/4000

277.1. French Bisque Character, 235, by SFBJ 13” (33 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, sculpted hair, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth modeled as though open with two beaded upper teeth, composition bent limb baby body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 235 Paris 4. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1912. Value Points: well modeled features, original body and body finish, nice antique costume. $900/1200

278. French Bisque Bébé Jumeau in Original Jumeau Dress, Signed Shoes, with Deposed Sleeping-Eye System 19” (48 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes that open and close from a metal screw at the back of her head, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 8 (and artist checkmarks) Bébé Jumeau Diplome d’Honneur (body label). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1886, his first sleeping eye mechanism, which involved the turning of a simple metal screw at the back of the head was registered in that year.

Value Points: beautiful doll with creamy complexion, very rare earliest deposed eye system of Jumeau, with original silk Jumeau couturier dress, and original signed Jumeau shoes. $3000/4000

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accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full outlined lips, brunette mohair wig, early composition and wooden ball-jointed body, pretty antique dress, undergarments, socks and shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 13. Comments: Kestner, circa 1885. Value Points: very full cheeks and lips lend a character like expression to the pretty child with excellent bisque and painting, original body and body finish, $1100/1700

280. Beautiful German Bisque Lady Doll, 1469, by Simon and Halbig 15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, pale blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils closed mouth with center accent lines, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed slender body with elongated arms and legs, antique dress, undergarments, socks, shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1469 Simon & Halbig 2, Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1915.

Value Points: rare model with wonderful heart-shaped face enhanced by choicest bisque and painting, original rare body style with original finish, wonderful dress. $1100/1600

281. German Felt Dog with Glass Googly Eyes and Cigarette 279. Pretty German Bisque Closed Mouth Child by Kestner

8” (20 cm.) Felt dog with stitch-shaped face and painted details, stitched on ears, large glass googly eyes looking downward and cross-eyed toward the wooden cigarette he holds in his mouth. Very good condition.

19” (48 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, dark eyeliner, rose blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked brows with feathered detail,

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Probably German, maker unknown, circa 1925. $200/400

282. Large Early German Closed Mouth Bisque Child by Kestner 30� (76 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, dark eyeliner, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden fully-jointed very plump body. Condition: generally excellent, dent in composition torso at right shoulder. Marks: 18. Comments: Kestner, circa 1885. Value Points: rare large size of this model with beautiful bisque and painting, superb antique costume. $1800/2500

283. German Mohair Teddy with Mohair Ball by Steiff 14� (36 cm.) Of golden-brown mohair with snout nose, swivel head, jointed limbs, felt paw pads, black shoe button eyes, embroidered nose, along with a mohair ball with six colorful panels. Excellent condition, excepting some mohair loss on bear nose. Germany, Steiff, 1906-1918. $1500/1900

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284. German Brown Rabbit of Short Pile Plush Wool by Steiff 5 ½” (14 cm.) Of shaved brown-pile plush-wool, the rabbit has stitchedon ears with brown stitching on the pink felt lining, black shoe button eyes on red felt circles, original collar and brass bell. Excellent condition, few tiny holes in pink felt.

Germany, Steiff, this bunny model was introduced in 1905. $900/1200

285. German Wool Felt Character Doll “Snick” by Steiff 10” (25 cm.) Pressed wool felt with large rounded nose, green glass eyes, painted features, brown wooly-shag beard, jointed arms and legs with oversized feet, original purple vest, blue pointy hat, brown velvet shorts, and wooden soled leather sandals stamped Steiff on underside. Fair condition, costume faded, leather on shoes worn. Germany, Steiff, the model marketed as “Snick”, 1927-1943. $600/1000

287. Small German Wool Felt Seated Cat 4” (10 cm.) The small seated cat of light brown wool felt has Y-shaped stitching on face, black shoebutton eyes, stitched ears, extended tail. Very good condition. Germany, Steiff, 1908-1915. $400/600

286. Early German Grey Wool Felt Donkey with Metal Wheels by Steiff 8” (20 cm.) l. 6”h. Grey wool felt donkey has Y-seamed facer, black shoe button eyes, and is posed on a base with metal spoked wheels, with red felt blanket. Fair/good condition. Germany, Steiff, with button in ear, 1910. $700/900

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288. German Velvet Bulldog with Original Studded Collar by Steiff 4” (10 cm.) Seated bulldog of cream and brown velvet with embroidered nose, stitched ears, large amber eyes, tail, has leather collar with large silver studs and bell. Excellent condition. Germany, Steiff, with original button, 1927-1934. $800/1100

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289. German Paper Mache Doll with Extraordinary Multi-Layered Original Costume 26� (66 cm.) Paper mache shoulder head, brown glass inset eyes, painted features, closed mouth, brunette mohair wig, commercial muslin stitch-jointed body, composition lower arms. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: the serene-faced doll wears an extraordinary original folklore costume of purple and black velvet with elaborately trimmed wide sash, embroidered shawl, heavy wool petticoat with embroidered ribbon trim, embroidered knit stockings, blue velvet shoes, black velvet purse with gold thread embroidery, and black silk coiffe with hip-length laceedged streamers. $1100/1500

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290. Large German Bisque Child by Heinrich Handwerck with Lovely Silk Costume 34” (86 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Germany Heinrich Handwerck Simon & Halbig 7 (head) Heinrich Handwerck Germany (body). Comments: Handwerck, circa 1900. Value Points: fine quality of bisque and painting, original body and body finish, mohair lashes, and wearing beautiful antique ivory silk costume. $900/1300

291. German Grey Velvet Cat by Steiff 8” (20 cm.) excluding tail. Of brown velvet with air-brushed stripes, the cat is posed as though about to pounce, with green glass eyes, stitched velvet ears, and embroidered nose tip. Excellent condition, ball missing.

Germany, Steiff, with button in ear, the model appeared in 1904. $900/1200

291.1. German Brown Velvet Squirrel with Nut by Steiff 5” (13 cm.) Of russet-brown velvet, the

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squirrel has black bead eyes, a velvet nut clutched in his front paws, and bushy mohair ears and tail. Excellent condition. Germany, Steiff, with button in ear, 1934-42. $200/400

292. Two English Velvet “Bonzo” Dogs

by Chad Valley 12” (30 cm.) l. larger. 7” standing smaller. The velvet dogs depict the character Bonzo, and have painted features on stitch-shaped face, the larger is in one-piece seated pose, and the smaller has jointed hips. Good (larger) excellent (smaller).

England, Chad Valley, original metal button on smaller, circa 1920. $300/500

293. Petite German Bisque Character “Just Me” by Marseille 9” (23 cm.) Bisque socket head, small blue glass sleep side-glancing eyes, painted lashes, one-stroke dash brows, accented nostrils of little button-shaped nose, closed mouth with bowshaped lips, auburn mohair wig, composition five-piece body with sculpted bent right arm, pretty cotton dress, undergarments, shoes and socks. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Just Me Registered Germany A 310/7/0 M. Comments: Marseille, circa 1928, Value Points: especially charming example of the sought-after doll with excellent bisque and painting, lovely costume. $700/900

294. Larger German Bisque Character “Just Me” by Marseille 12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, small blue glass sleep side-glancing eyes, painted lashes, one-stroke dash brows, accented nostrils of little buttonshaped nose, closed mouth with bow-shaped lips, light brown curly mohair wig, composition five-piece body with sculpted bent right arm, pretty cotton dress, undergarments, shoes and socks. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Just Me Registered Germany A 310/0 M. Comments: Marseille, circa 1928, Value Points: rare larger size of the charming plump-cheeked innocent imp. $900/1300

294.1. Two Small Velvet Bulldogs with Googly Eyes 5” (13 cm.) l. Each is brown velvet with air-brushed black spots, and with glass inset googly eyes, one with original paper label that has no markings. Very good condition. Possibly English, Chad Valley, circa 1930. $200/400

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lids that are trimmed with paper flowers, containing more supplies and trim, and are still sealed, never having been opened. The box has the gilt mark of JFL (or JLF, intertwined letters) and Paris, with “Modele Depose No.24511”, and is in pristine never-played with condition with beautiful luxuryquality materials. Circa 1890. $900/1300

296. Earliest Period French Bisque Bébé Jumeau in Petite Size 10” (25 cm.) Bisque socket head, very large brown glass enamel eyes, dark eyeliner, faintly-painted lashes, lightlyfeathered brows, accented nostrils on tiny nose, closed mouth with outlined pale lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, twill-over-composition body except for lower arms and legs, eight-loose-ball jointed body, straight wrists. Condition: hairline at right side of head. Marks: 1, Comments: Emile Jumeau, premiere bébé model, circa 1877. Value Points: very rare early bébé with dramatic large eyes, wearing pretty antique knit three-piece costume, socks and shoes, $1800/2500

295. All-Original French Boxed Menage “La Petite Fleuriste” in Pristine Condition 19” (48 cm.) x 13”. The papercovered wooden box with gilt lettering “La Petite Fleuriste” (the little flower maker) on the lid is fitted inside with a bounty of decorative papers, an instruction manual for making paper flowers, various supplies and trims, and 15 boxes with gilt-paper edged glass window 295 lid.

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297. French All-Bisque Mignonette with Especially Pretty Face 5” (13 cm.) Bisque swivel head on all-bisque torso, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, peg-jointed elongated bisque arms and legs, painted black ankle boots, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1885. Value Points: beautiful tiny face with excellent detail of painting on the rare early mignonette. $600/900

298. Beautiful French Bisque Bébé Steiner, Figure A, in Original Costume with Parasol 20” (51 cm.) Bisque socket head, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with very full outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate, French composition fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: Steiner Paris Fre A 13 (head) Le Petit Parisien Bébé Steiner (body). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1889. Value Points: en especially pretty example of the beloved model with beautifully-painted lips and gorgeous eyes, original body and body finish, original pale green cashmere wool dress with feather-stitching, undergarments, stockings, shoes, beautiful ruffled frou-frou bonnet and green silk parasol. $3000/4000

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undergarments, stockings, leather ankle boots, bonnet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: G.K. 14.26. Comments: Gebruder Kuhnlenz, circa 1885, the beautiful doll closely resembles the classic Bru bébé, whose market the German firm attempted to capture, Value Points: rare doll with wonderful expression, lovely bisque and painting. $1200/1600

301. German All-Bisque Miniature Doll with Dog 5” (13 cm.) One-piece bisque head and torso, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted stockings and black shoes. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: Germany, circa 1900, Value Points: beautiful detail of facial painting, lovely antique knit costume, along with her own miniature dog. $300/500

302. Sonneberg Bisque Closed Mouth Child with Dramatic Large Eyes 12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, large brown glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner,

299. German Bisque Child by Gebruder Kuhnlenz Known as Look-Alike Bru 16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body, pretty antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, body is correct style and era albeit a tad large. Marks: G.K. 14.27. Comments: Gebruder Kuhnlenz, circa 1885, the model closely resemble the classic bébé by Leon Casimir Bru. Value Points: rare model with richly-painted features complementing the large brown eyes. $1100/1500

300. A Companion Blue-Eyed Sonneberg Bisque Doll by Kuhnlenz 14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, rose-blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with very full lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, pretty antique dress,

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painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, auburn mohair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden eight-loose-ball jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 6. Comments: Sonneberg, mystery maker, circa 1882, Value Points: especially pretty wide-eyed child with lovely bisque, original body, wonderful antique cotton dress and bonnet, undergarments, stockings, and brown leather shoes. $700/900

303. Beautiful Large Sonneberg Bisque Closed Mouth Child, 135, by Mystery Maker 26� (66 cm.) Bisque socket head with very full lower cheeks, brown glass paperweightlike inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, brushstroked brows with feathering, painted lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined lips, pierced ears,

brunette human hair hand-tied wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, wearing lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 135 15. Comments: Sonneberg, mystery maker, circa 1885. Value Points: rare larger size with gorgeous expression and bisque, wonderful detail of nose and mouth sculpting, finest painting including blushed eye lids and cheeks, original body and body finish. $1800/2300

304. Sonneberg Bisque Closed Mouth Child, Model 182, by Mystery Maker 14� (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, early composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 182 7. Comments: mystery maker, circa 1885. Value Points: very pretty wide-eyed child with lovely bisque, antique costume in soft rose shades, leather shoes signed C.M. $800/1100

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305. Delightful French Musical Mechanial Toy “Tir de L’Aviation” 20” (51 cm.) x 15”. A wooden-framed diorama has lithographed scene on the front depicting a family excitedly waving at the aircraft that are passing over head. Behind the front is a simple wheel mechanism to which five lithographed-on-board aircraft are attached (three with French flags, one with German flag, and one with US flag) in a spoke-like manner. When wound, music plays, and the planes circle around and around as though in a race. Excellent condition, few paper rubs, mechanism and music function well. French, circa 1900. $1100/1500

306. French Nodding Head Donkey and Cart by Lenoble with Original Label, & Early Lenoble Catalog 22” (56 cm.) A paper mache donkey with wool plush hide has a loose “nodding” head, glass eyes, original paper harness and flannel saddle blanket, and is attached to a wooden two-wheeled farm cart with

driver’s seat. When pulled along, the donkey’s head bobs up and down. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1900. The cart has the original paper label of Lenoble, the French firm that specialized in making toy horses and other animals (see The Encyclopedia of French Dolls, page 359). Included is an original catalog of the firm. $1200/1800

308. Rare French Bisque Character, 252, by SFBJ with Pouting Expression 19” (48 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with shaded lips, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition five-piece baby body, wearing antique baby gown and undergarments. Condition: generally excellent. original body and body finish. Marks: SFBJ 252 Paris 10.

Comments: SFBJ, circa 1910. Value Points: wonderful fretful expression on the rare model, with fine luminous complexion and painting. $1200/1700

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309. Delightful and Very Rare French Painted Tin Mechanical Toy in Original Box

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6 ½” (17 cm.) Painted tin figure of a woman with sculpted white Dutch cap with red bow, upper glancing eyes and “O” shaped mouth, original cloth costume and wooden shoes, with hinged arms, her hands clasping a footed plate in which is set a metal rod spiral spring that supports ten tin plates. When wound, the woman runs around in circles, trying in vain to balance the plates she is holding.

Condition: generally excellent, mechanism functions well. Marks: Madelon Casseuse D’Assietes, No260 Brevete SGDG V.B. & Co Paris Made in France (label on box).

Comments: French, circa 1910. Value Points: the rare toy with delightful action, is perfectly preserved in near mint condition, in original box with instructions on play on inside lid, and illustrations of “before” and “after” on the outside lid. $900/1500

310. French Paper Mache Pull-Toy Elephant with Nodding Head 9” (23 cm.) Standing upon a wooden base with painted ground and grass and with red wooden wheels is a paper mache elephant with little bead eyes, cloth blanket,, with nodding head which bobs up and down when the little wheeled toy is pulled along. Excellent condition. French, circa 1890. $300/500

311. French Bisque Character, 238, Depicting an Older Boy by SFBJ 17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, small blue glass “jewel” inset eyes, dark eyeliner, brown curly lashes, incised eyeliner, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, slightly-parted outlined lips, row of porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig, French composition and wooden fullyjointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 6 SFBJ 238 Paris. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1912.

Value Points: the bright-eyed child with very handsome features, has fine luminous bisque that enhances the fine sculpting, wonderful antique boy’s costume. $1200/1800

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312. Large Sonneberg Bisque Closed Mouth Child, 125, by Mystery Maker 24” (61 cm.) Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading and darker outer rims, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, rose blushed eye shadow, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, nicely costumed.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 125 14. Comments: Sonneberg, mystery maker, circa 1885. Value Points: rare large early doll with original body and body finish, expressive features enhanced by beautiful painting. $1200/1600

313. Large German Mohair Kangaroo by Steiff with Baby Kangaroo 19” (48 cm.) h. Of creamy mohair with air-brushed detail of painting, large feet and extended tail, brown glass eyes, jointed arms, with baby kangaroo in pouch.

Excellent condition. Germany, Steiff, with button in ear, circa 1950s. $300/500

314. Five Early Wooden Erzebirge Miniature Toys 2” (5 cm.) -3”. The simply-constructed wooden toys with hand-painted finish depict five different vehicles of which four are horse-drawn, and of which four have passengers, Excellent condition. Germany, Erzebirge, circa 1890. $300/500

315. Six Rare German Lithographed Tin Penny Toys 3” (8 cm.) Each is of lithographed tin with vividly printed colors, including two boys on a boat swing (with paper fragment label of Wanamaker of Philadelphia); goat pulling a red two-wheeled cart with covered top; chauffeur driving an open-top blue automobile; horse pulling a two-wheeled covered coach with driver at

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the back; chauffer driving a sedan with painted details of passengers in the windows; and a mechanical bird cage with bird which tweets and moves back and forth when lever pushed. Excellent condition, beautiful colors are richly preserved. Germany, early 20th century. $1200/1500

316. Sonneberg Bisque Closed Mouth Child Doll 10� (25 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, Marks: 3. Comments: Sonneberg, mystery maker, circa 1885.

Value Points: very sweet little closed mouth child has lovely bisque, wearing pretty antique costume and bonnet. $600/900

316.1. Small German Mohair Kangaroo by Steiff 5� (13 cm.) Of brushed cream mohair with touches of tan and black coloring, the kangaroo stands on his hind legs, has black shoe-button eyes and a pouch in which he carries a little plastic baby kangaroo. Excellent condition. Germany, Steiff with button in ear, circa 1965. $200/300

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317. Pretty French Bisque Closed Mouth Bébé with Deep Paperweight Eyes 20” (51 cm.) Bisque socket head, very deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, lushlypainted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 9. Comments: French, mystery maker, circa 1890. Value Points: very pretty bébé with deeply-modeled features, lovely bisque and eyes, original body and body finish, beautiful antique costume with cutwork detail, undergarments, stockings, leather boots, silk flowered bonnet. $3000/4000

318. French All-Bisque Mignonette in Original Presentation Box with Costumes 5” (13 cm.) doll. 11” x 8” box. Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, cobalt blue glass eyes, painted facial features, closed mouth, original blonde braids, pegjointed bisque arms and legs, painted pink stockings and black heeled boots. Condition: generally excellent, arms are antique albeit not original to this doll. Comments: for the French market, circa 1885. Value Points: the beautiful bright-eyed mignonette with rare pink stockings and wearing original silk aqua and ivory dress and bonnet is in her original presentation

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box with three additional dresses, two bonnets, basket of flowers, with original store label from Paris Au Louvre. $1200/1500

319. French Presentation Box “Modiste” with Miniature Hats and Bébé Mode Journal 9 ½” (24 cm.) x 6” box. Wooden box with floral-designed lithographed paper cover and floral-trimmed label “Modiste”, contains nine miniature hats in various styles, along with a booklet “Bébé Mode” with illustration of a young girl trying a hat on her doll, and with an interior description of the various hats included. Condition: generally excellent and complete. Marks: N.K. Atlas Paris.

Comments: Nicolas Keller of Paris, maker of numerous toys and menages for children, many of which are listed in the Bébé Mode booklet. Value Points: wonderful and rare menage with nine beautiful miniature hats. $800/1200

320. French Bisque Bébé Bru with Original Signed Bru Body and Lovely Antique Costume 22” (56 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked and multi-feathered brows, rose blushed eye shadow, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined lips, dimpled chin, pierced ears, auburn mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bru JneR 10 (head) Bébé Bru No. 10 (body stamp).

Comments: Bru, circa 1892. Value Points: an especially pretty example of this Bru model has beautiful complexion with most artistic painting of features, subtle blushing, original signed body and lovely antique costume, undergarments, bonnet, and fancy leather shoes. $6500/8500

321. French Bisque Musical Party Marotte in Original Costume 13” (33 cm.) Bisque shoulder head, blue glass inset eyes, painted features, closed mouth

with painted teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, attached to cylinder torso with long stick hand; the torso contains a musical box and the doll has original rose and ivory jester costume with pom-pom trim. When the figure is twirled about music plays and the costume elements and pom-poms merrily swing. Marks: Fabrication Francaise A.L. & Cie Limoges 4/0. Excellent condition. An especially charming and well-preserved example of the charming French party marotte, circa 1900. $800/1100

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323. Rare American Composition “Kate Greenaway” by Madame Alexander 12” (30 cm.) Composition socket head, blue sleep eyes, lashes, painted lashes and brows, open mouth, two upper teeth, blonde mohair wig, five-piece composition body, wearing blue cotton dress with matching slip and panties, gold taffeta coat with matching reticule, red straw bonnet with yellow flowers, socks, black side-snap shoes. Condition: generally excellent, Marks: Kate Greenaway Madame Alexander (cloth tag on dress). Comments: Alexander, circa 1935. Value Points: rare model with wonderful tagged costume and additional coat and hat, in pristine condition. $600/900

324. American Composition “McGuffey Ana” by Madame Alexander in Blue Pinafore Costume

322. American Composition “Flora McFlimsey” by Madame Alexander in Original Box 20” (51 cm.) Composition socket head, blue/green sleep eyes, freckled nose, open mouth, four teeth, brunette human hair wig, composition five-piece body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Princess Elizabeth Alexander Doll Co (head) Flora McFlimsey of Madison Square Madame Alexander (cloth tag on costume). Comments: Alexander, circa 1935. Value Points: in its (frail) original box, the doll wears original green flowered dress, pink cotton slip and panties, organdy pinafore, socks, ankle boots, green woven bonnet with colorful flowers, a rare model and costume. $500/800

20” (51 cm.) Composition socket head, dark sleep eyes, open mouth, four teeth, blonde human hair braids, composition five-piece 322, 323, 324. body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Princess Elizabeth Alexander Doll Co (head) McGuffey Ana Madame Alexander (cloth tag on costume). Comments: Alexander, circa 1935. Value Points: the doll wears original tagged yellow dress with blue cotton pinafore with cutwork trim, original undergarments, socks, blue ankle boots, and blue straw bonnet with yellow flowers. $500/800

325. Rare and All-Original American/Canadian Composition Character Doll “Scootles” by Cameo 14” (36 cm.) All-composition with socket head, sculpted hair with curly forelock, painted large blue side-glancing eyes, dot brows, closed mouth,

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jointed arms and legs.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Scootles, designed and copyright by Rose O’Neill, A Cameo Doll (original label).

Comments: the Rose O’Neill design appears to be a joint venture of Cameo and Noma Toys of Canada; the doll is preserved in its original box labeled “Scootles Doll, cat.no.1349, Made in Canada by NOMA Toys Limited, Owen Sound, Ont.,Toytown of Canada”. Value Points: perfectly-preserved condition with original romper suit, socks and shoes, original label and box, and with three award-winning ribbons including Best of Show at 1990 Kewpiana. $600/900

326. American Composition “Sonja Henie” in Ice Skating Costume by Madame Alexander 14” (36 cm.) All composition with socket head, brown sleep eyes, lashes, painted lashes and brows, dark eye shadow, open mouth, four teeth, blonde mohair wig, composition five-piece slender body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Madame Alexander Sonja Henie (doll and dress). Comments: Alexander, circa 1938, portrait doll of the celebrity child skater and film star. Value Points: beautifully-preserved portrait doll with softest curls, impressed dimples, wearing original taffeta and organdy skating costume with attached petticoat and red floral trim to match the floral coronet in her hair, skates. $400/600

327. American Composition “Shirley Temple” by Ideal in Original Costum 22” (56 cm.) All composition with socket head, green sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, mohair lashes, open mouth, four teeth, dimpled cheeks, blonde mohair ringlet curled wig, composition five-piece body.

Condition: generally excellent, eyes faded. Marks: Shirley Temple Ideal Cop N&T Co. Comments: Ideal, Shirley Temple, circa 1935. Value Points: wearing original very fresh and crisp organdy pleated dress with red polka dots, undergarments, socks and shoes, and with original soft mohair curly wig, $600/900

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328. Beautiful American Composition Portrait Doll of Sonja Henie as Bride by Madame Alexander 20� (51 cm.) Composition socket head with unique sculpting for this model only, brown sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lashes and brows, dark eye shadow, open mouth with smile expression and impressed cheek dimples, four teeth, light brown mohair wig, five-piece slender body. Condition: generally excellent, Marks: Madame Alexander Sonja Henie (head) (costume tagged Alexander).

Comments: Alexander, circa 1938, portrait doll of the child celebrity. Value Points: beautifullypreserved doll with gorgeous complexion, original curls, wearing original tagged satin wedding gown with floral trimmed coronet and veil, matching bouquet, petticoat, panties, shoes and socks. $700/1000

329. American Composition Bridesmaid

by Madame Alexander with Original Paper Label 14� (36 cm.) All composition with socket head, blue sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lashes and

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brows, dark eye shadow, closed mouth, brunette mohair curly wig, five piece composition slender body.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Mme Alexander (head and cloth label on costume). Comments: Madame Alexander, circa 1938. Value Points: the doll is in fine unplayed with condition, with curls, hair flower, pink satin gown and matching reticule, petticoat, panties, shoes, and with original gold wrist label. $300/500

330. American Composition RedHaired Child by Madame Alexander in Original Box 16” (41 cm.) All composition with socket head, blue sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lower lashes, feathered brows, open mouth, four teeth, auburn mohair wig, five-piece body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Alexander (doll) Madame Alexander New York (dress).

Comments: Madame Alexander, circa 1938.

Value Points: preserved in original (worn) blue Alexander box, the rare red-haired doll wears original yellow tulle gown with flower trim to match her coronet, and with yellow taffeta slip and panties, socks, side-snap shoes, beautiful rosy complexion and bright eyes. . $500/800

331. Rare American Composition Doll in Skating Ensemble by Madame Alexander

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17” (43 cm.) All composition with socket had, blue sleep eyes, lashes, painted lashes and single-stroke brows, dark eye shadow, closed mouth, brunette mohair curly wig, five piece 330. body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Mme Alexander (head) Madame Alexander New York (costume). Comments: Madame Alexander, circa 1938. Value Points: pristine unplayed with condition, the doll has beautiful complexion and hair, wearing original brocade ivory satin skating dress with applique sequins and flowers, tulle ruffled petticoat, matching satin panties, floral coronet, shoes and extra pair of skates, with original blue Alexander box. $600/900

332. Rare American Composition “Marcella” by Madame Alexander in Original Costume 17” (43 cm.) All composition with socket head, brown sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lashes and brows, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, dimpled cheeks, blonde mohair ringlet curled wig, five-piece body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Madame Alexander New York (cloth tag on costume, and paper label). Comments: Alexander, mid-1930s, the doll was marketed as “Marcella”, designed to capture the Shirley Temple market whose license was held by the competitive doll firm of Ideal. According to family memory, the doll was purchased from the May department store in Los Angeles for $4.45 in 1936.

Value Points: pristine condition of the rare dimpled face doll with beautiful pink organdy dress and matching ruffled bonnet, undergarments, socks and shoes, original wrist label. $800/1100

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333. American Composition Ballerina with Gorgeous Original Wig, Costume and Box 20” (51 cm.) Composition socket head, blue sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lashes, single stroke brows, dark eye shadow, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig in elaborate braided coronet that forms into coiled side braids, five-piece body. Condition: generally excellent, some light craze lines on body, few tiny tears in tulle, Marks: “Ballerina” Madame Alexander New York. Comments: Madame Alexander, circa 1930. Value Points: the doll wears her original tulle ballerina costume with gold metallic edging, with double-star necklace, and is preserved in her original box. $800/1200

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