At Play in a Field of Dolls

At Play in a Field of Dolls Featuring the Marysville Museum of Antique Dolls

Gold Horses

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. 18" Pretty French Bisque Bébé, Series A, by Jules Steiner in Original Costume

63. 29" French Bisque Bébé Jumeau, Size 14, in Antique Rose Silk Costume and with Original Box

3. 10" Petite French Bisque Bébé by Jules Steiner in Original Labeled Au Nain Bleu Costume

64. 17" An All-Original French Bisque Bébé Jumeau with Wonderful Wig and Gold Letter Jumeau Shoes

4. 23" Beautiful French Bisque Bébé, Figure C, with Gentle Smiling Expression by Jules Steiner

65. 24" Gorgeous French Bisque Bébé, Incised Depose Mark, by Emile Jumeau in Original Jumeau Costume

6. 14" Beautiful French Bisque Poupée with Cobalt Blue Eyes, Bisque Arms, and Fine Original Costume

69. 17" Very Rare French Bisque "Poupée-Statuette" by Radiquet and Cordonnier with Unique Body

7. 15" Very Rare French Bisque Double-Faced Poupée by Leon Casimir Bru, Depose Model

73. 24" Rare French Bisque Bébé by Joanny in Beautiful Early Costume

13. 17" Early French Bisque Poupée with Rare Swivel Head Attachment by Leontine Rohmer

77. 30" Grand French Bisque Poupée by Gaultier in Superb Antique Costume

14. 20" Beautiful Early French Bisque Poupée with Portrait Like Face and Fabulous Early Costume

78. 14" Sonneberg Bisque Child Doll with Beautiful Early Body in the French Manner

18. 27" Beautiful French Bisque Brown-Eyed Bébé Triste, Size 13, by Emile Jumeau

84. 16" Beautiful Sonneberg Bisque Doll Resembling the Bru Circle/Dot Model

19. 24" French Bisque Bébé Jumeau with Signed Jumeau Shoes and Rare Jumeau Document

85. 26" Fine All-Original French Bisque Bébé by Jumeau with Incised Depose Mark, in Original Box

20. 24" Beautiful French Bisque Bébé Jumeau, Size 11, in Fine Original Dress and Bonnet

86. 22" Beautiful French Bisque E.J. Bébé by Emile Jumeau in Superb Costume

22. 17" German Bisque Pouting Character, 546, by Kley and Hahn with Original Box

95. 20" Rare and Beautiful German Black-Complexioned Bisque Doll, 1358, by Simon and Halbig

24. 28" Rare German Bisque "Dolly Dimple" by Gebruder Heubach

113. 15" American Carved Wooden Girl by Schoenhut with Sculpted Hair and Blue Band

25. 31" Rare Large German Bisque Art Character "Mein Liebling", Model 117, by Kammer and Reinhardt

119. 30" French Bisque Bébé by Emile Jumeau, Size 14, with Beautiful Antique Costume

26. 16" Especially Beautiful German Bisque "Mein Liebling" in Choice Costume by Kammer and Reinhardt

120. 15" Delicate French Bisque Premiere Bébé by Emile Jumeau

27. 21" Rare Glass-Eyed Variation of the German Bisque Character, 114, by Kammer and Reinhardt

121. 28" French Bisque Bébé Triste by Emile Jumeau, Size 13, in Fine Antique Costume

28. 29" Large German Bisque Character Doll, 1488, by Simon and Halbig

124. 20" Rare French Bisque Bébé, Series A, by Jules Steiner with Wonderful Expression

30. 9" Wonderful German Bisque Googly by Goebel with Chubby Toddler Body

125. 14" Petite French Bisque Bébé, Size 00, by Schmitt et Fils with Original Body

31. 25" Outstanding All-Original German Bisque Hilda, Size 20, by Kestner in Original Wooden Box

148. 18" German Bisque "Mein Liebling", Model 117, by Kammer and Reinhardt

38. 23" Very Fine French Bisque Brown-Eyed Bébé by Petit & Dumoutier in Superb Original Costume

149. 30" Outstanding German Bisque "Mein Liebling", Model 117 by Kammer and Reinhardt

39. 16" French Bisque Bébé, Figure A, by Jules Steiner with Original Body and Au Nain Bleu Costume

150. 14" Pretty French Bisque Bébé by Emile Jumeau, Size 4

40. 9" Captivating French Bisque Bébé Bru in Petite Size 1

151. 12" Petite Brown-Eyed French Bisque Bébé by Emile Jumeau with Signed Shoes

47. 16" French Porcelain Poupée by Leontine Rohmer with Deposed Articulations and Fine Early Costume

155. 23" Beautiful French Bisque Child, Series C, by Jules Steiner in Fine Antique Costume

48. 17" Very Beautiful French Porcelain Poupée by Adelaide Huret with Wooden Body

159. 20" French Bisque Bébé by Leon Casimir Bru in Lovely Rose Silk Costume and Signed Bru Shoes

52. 14" Pretty French Bisque Bébé Steiner, Figure A, with Especially Lovely Costume

214. 14" Beautiful French Bisque Smiling Poupée by Leon Casimir Bru with Bisque Hands

53. 19" Early Model French Bisque Premiere Bébé by Emile Jumeau with Very Beautiful Face

216. 17" French Bisque Poupée with Dehors Neck Articulation and Wooden Articulated Body

55. 15" Beautiful French Bisque Bébé Jumeau with Original Wig, Undergarments, and Signed Jumeau Shoes

236. 24" Beautiful French Bisque Bébé, Circle Dot Model, By Leon Casimir Bru, in Fine Early Costume

56. 17" All-Original French Bisque Bébé Gigoteur by Jules Steiner in Rare Petite Size

237. 22" An Especially Captivating French Bisque Bébé Triste by Emile Jumeau in Rare Size 10

57. 25" Gorgeous Early Period French Bisque Bébé F.G. with Splendid Eyes and Rare Kid Body 62. 20" German Bisque Character, "Marie" by Kammer and Reinhardt from the Art Character Reform Series

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1. Pretty French Bisque Bébé, Series A, by Jules Steiner in Original Costume 18" (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, long painted lashes with dot highlights, accented nostrils, closed mouth with delicately shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: Steiner Bte SGDG Paris Fre A 11 (head) Le Petit Parisien Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1885. Value Points: beautiful shy-faced bébé with finest bisque, original body and body finish, original wig, pate, and beautiful costume. $3000/4200

2. French Doll-Sized Tatting Board and Set of Miniature Books 4" (10 cm.) tatting board. The wooden tatting board has original muslin cover with decorative borders and seven wooden spools and various pins; along with a set of four miniature books, 4" x 6", in original box, each with stories about particular childhood talents, including embroidery. Each book has a delicate color engraving in the interior, Paris, circa 1840. Excellent condition. $300/500

3. Petite French Bisque Bébé

by Jules Steiner in Original Labeled Au Nain Bleu Costume 10" (25 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, long painted lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, auburn mohair wig over Steiner pate, French composition fully jointed Steiner body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Le Parisien A 3 Bte SGDG Paris (head) Le Petit Parisien Bébé Steiner (body). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1890. Value Points: most endearing all-original petite bébé wearing gold silk and lace dress with original Au Nain Bleu silk label, undergarments, bonnet, socks and little kidskin shoes. $4000/5500

4. Beautiful French Bisque Bébé, Figure C, with Gentle Smiling Expression by Jules Steiner 23" (58 cm.) Bisque socket head with plumply modeled cheeks, very deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes with dot highlights, 1.

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mauve-blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with upturned corners of the shaded outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair hand-tied wig over Steiner pate, French composition fully jointed body, antique aqua silk dress with lace trim, undergarments, stockings, aqua sateen shoes, earrings, and straw bonnet with velvet trim and aqua satin ribbons. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Figure C No 4 J. Steiner Bte SGDG Paris (head) Petit Parisien ...(torso). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1885. Value Points: rare-to-find model with outstanding bisque and painting, brilliant eyes, original body and body finish. $3500/4500

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5. French Bisque Poupée by Emile Jumeau with Signed Body, in Original Velvet Costume 13" (33 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid gusset-jointed poupée body, stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent, fingers worn. Marks: 4 (head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878. Value Points: fine original condition, including original muslin chemise, black velvet poupée suit, undergarments, shoes, bonnet. $2500/3200

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6. Beautiful French Bisque Poupée with Cobalt Blue Eyes, Bisque Arms, and Fine Original Costume 14" (36 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, cobalt blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, ears pierced into head, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, very firmly stuffed poupée body with shapely waist, gusset jointing at hips, kid over wooden upper arms, bisque arms from above the elbows, sculpted fingers and thumb. Condition: generally excellent, body especially sturdy and fresh. Comments: French, circa 1865.

Value Points: superbly preserved poupée with lovely bisque, rare bisque arms and hands, and wearing fine original costume of white pique, undergarments, leather-heeled shoes in the Huret manner, and turquoise necklace and watch with fob. $3000/4000

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7. Very Rare French Bisque Double-Faced Poupée by Leon Casimir Bru, Depose Model 15" (38 cm.)

The solid domed bisque swivel head with flat-cut neck socket on bisque shoulder plate has two sculpted facial models, one on either side of the head, the faces 7 detail. depicting alternate moods of happiness and despair, each with painted facial features; one face with sculpted frown lines, squinting eyes and closed mouth modeled as though open and crying, and with painted details including tiny beaded teeth and "frowning" brows; the other face with a beaming smile, sculpted laughter crinkles around the eyes, impressed dimples, painted graceful brows and tiny beaded teeth. The head pivots easily side-to-side and the wig pivots horizontally from an axis at the level of the ear to alternately reveal either face while the wig hides the other face.

With original deposed Bru kid poupée body with square-cut collarette, gusset jointing, shapely torso, and wooden arms with dowel articulation at shoulders, elbows and wrists, separately sculpted fingers, wearing fine antique gown, undergarments, leather boots, and double strand of early pearls.

Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, the earliest version of his 1867 depose for "Poupée Surprise"; the patent illustration is shown in The Bru Book

by Theimer/Theriault, and was made for one or two years only.

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model with superb quality of bisque and painting, original Bru body with wooden articulated arms, lovely costume. $6000/8500

8. French Bébé Parasol and Velvet Purse 15" (38 cm.) l. parasol. The woodenhandled parasol with rare horse head figural hand grip has red silk cover with lace edging (some silk fraility).

Along with burgundy velvet purse with silk lining and elaborate brass trim. Excellent condition. French, circa 1885. $300/500

9. An All-Original Grand French Bisque Poupée by Blampoix in Beautiful Costume 26" (66 cm.) Pale bisque shoulder head with very plump face, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted delicate lashes, lightly feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with pale outlined lips, unpierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupée body with shapely waist, gusset jointing at elbows, hips and knees, stitched and separated fingers.

Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: B 10 S. Comments: French, Blampoix, circa 1860. Value Points: grand exhibition size of the beautiful poupée with delicate bisque, sturdy body, fine antique wig and maroon silk/wool costume with elaborately shaped skirt. $5500/7500

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generally excellent, original finish with few tiny paint rubs. Comments: Continental, late 18th century. Value Points: superbly preserved wooden figure wearing elaborate original silk brocade costume including tasseled ties, silver trim, and lace-edged hood which is topped by an elaborate silver crown. Ex-Collection Margaret Woodbury Strong. $2500/3500

11. Gorgeous French Bisque Head with Splendid Eyes and Sculpted Teeth, Circle-Dot Model, by Leon Casimir Bru 10" (25 cm.) h. Bisque swivel head with very full cheeks and chin, on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate with modeled bosom and shoulder blades, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading, very thick dark eyeliner, mauve-blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked brows with feathered detail, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined heart-shaped upper lip, four painted teeth between the lips, pierced ears, blonde lambswool wig over cork pate. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bte SGDG (incised on crown rim) Depose (front shoulder plate) (impressed circle/dot symbol at the back of head).

Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1880, the model was deposed by him, as indicated by the rare incised markings on forehead and shoulderplate. Value Points: very early example of the stunningly beautiful doll with splendid eyes, finest bisque and modeling, rare painted teeth. $9000/14,000

12. Gorgeous Grand French Bisque Bébé by Leon Casimir Bru from the Golden Age

10. Very Fine Early Continental Wooden Doll with Original Costume and Silver Crown 19" (48 cm.) including crown. The carved wooden doll with oval face and aquiline nose has fine painted complexion and features, brown inset enamel eyes, padded arms with sculpted wooden hands and expressive fingers, on wooden-framed skirt base. Condition:

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30" (76 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate with modeled bosom and shoulder blades, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes of great depth, thick dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, mauve-blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked brows with feathered detail, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips and defined tiny tongue tip between the lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, original slender kid body with scalloped collarette, kid-over-wooden upper arms, bisque lower arms, Chevrot hinged hips, wooden lower legs. Condition: generally excellent, restoration to fingers on both hands, Marks: Bru Jne 12 (head) No.12 Bru Jne (shoulders) Depose (front shoulderplate) (original Bru paper label on torso). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1886. Value Points: gorgeous bébé, having extraordinary sculpting achieved by the large size, finest quality of bisque, complexion, and painting of eyes and mouth, very deep paperweight eyes, and beautiful antique costume and bonnet. $18,000/25,000

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13. Early French Bisque Poupée with Rare Swivel Head Attachment by Leontine Rohmer

14. Beautiful Early French Bisque Poupée with Portrait-Like Face and Fabulous Early Costume

17" (43 cm.) Pale bisque swivel head with flat-cut neck socket, neck articulation that attaches through the original cork pate, according to the Rohmer neck articulation, very plump facial modeling, bisque shoulder plate, cobalt blue glass eyes, outlined eye sockets, delicately painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid poupée body with soft hair stuffing characteristic of Rohmer bodies, kid-over-wooden upper arms, bisque forearms with nicely sculpted fingers.

Condition: generally excellent, old hairline on right arm. Comments: Leontine Rohmer, circa 1865, with rare deposed neck articulation. Value Points: wonderful poupée with great expression, cobalt blue eyes, original distinctive Rohmer body, antique costume including corset. $3500/4500

20" (51 cm.) Pale bisque shoulder head with elongated oval facial shape, cobalt blue glass enamel inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, lightly feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with accent line between the pale lips, unpierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid lady body with stitched and separated fingers, fine early muslin gown with mauve transfer print, undergarments, silk bonnet, boots.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: J 6. (incised inside front shoulder plate).

Comments: maker uncertain, possibly Pierre-Francois Jumeau who exhibited a small group of portrait poupées at the 1867 Paris Exposition. Value Points: very rare portrait poupée with superb quality of bisque and painting with rare captivating expression. $4000/5500

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15. Three Early Petit Point and Woven Purses 6" (15 cm.) -8". Two are of fine petit point with exquisite handwork of delicate floral scenes, and the third of woven tapestry with romantic courting scene on one side, and a castle scene on the other, each with fine quality well-preserved frames.

Excellent condition. European, mid-1800s. $300/500

16. Wonderful All-Original German Medieval Lady Attributed to Galluba and Hoffman 13" (33 cm.) Bisque lady with oval face and elongated throat is posed with outstretched arms, her head tilted and gazing at the bird she holds, sculpted and painted downcast brown eyes, aquiline nose, closed mouth, brunette mohair wig with original net snood. Condition: generally excellent, costume is attached and has not been examined beneath. Comments: Germany, circa 1910, attributed to Galluba and Hoffman. Value Points: all-original elegantly costumed and coiffed lady with rich details depicting Medieval lady. $800/1200

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17. German Bisque Lady in Renaissance Costume Attributed to Galluba and Hoffman 12" (30 cm.) Bisque lady with oval face and elongated throat is posed with head turned sharply to the side, her arms bent and held in front of body, sculpted and painted blue eyes, aquiline nose, closed mouth, brunette mohair wig. Condition: generally excellent, costume is attached and has not been examined beneath.

Comments: Germany, circa 1910, attributed to Galluba and Hoffman. Value Points: superb model with elegant demeanor and superb costume in the Renaissance manner. $800/1300

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18. Beautiful French Bisque Brown-Eyed Bébé Triste, Size 13,

by Emile Jumeau

Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, his bébé known as "Triste" in reference to her wistful, sad expression, circa 1885. Value Points: fine luminous bisque given drama by large brown eyes, original body, wearing fine antique velvet and silk dress with lace trim. $11,000/13,000

27" (69 cm.) Bisque socket head with very full elongated cheeks and chin, deep brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked brows with feathered detail, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, separately modeled pierced ears, brunette hand-tied human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent, light body retouch on hands and torso. Marks: 13 (head)

19. French Bisque Bébé Jumeau with Signed Jumeau Shoes and Rare Jumeau Document 24" (61 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner encircles the eye socket, lushly painted lashes, widely arched brush-

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stroked and multifeathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and accented lips, impressed chin dimple, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French 19 box label. composition and wooden fully jointed body. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 11 (head and artists check marks) Bébé Jumeau Diplome (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 19 box label.

1890, documented by information on the box label. Value Points: fine unplayed-with condition, original Jumeau wig, pate, body, body finish, lovely antique silk costume and undergarments, Jumeau socks, signed Jumeau shoes and with lid of original box with rare English-language publicity for Jumeau concerning Jumeau shoes, dresses and chemises. $4000/5000

20. Beautiful French Bisque Bébé Jumeau, Size 11, in Fine Original Dress and Bonnet 24" (61 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, lushly painted lashes, rose eye shadow, brush-stroked and multi-feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau 11 (head) Bébé Jumeau BTE SGDG Depose (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1888. Value Points: brilliant blue eyes enhance the luminous bisque with beautiful complexion and painting, original body and body finish, and wearing original fine ivory silk costume with dainty feather-stitch embroidery, undergarments, socks, shoes, and bonnet. $4000/5000

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excellent. Marks: 7744 Heubach (square) Germany 5. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1910. Value Points: rare model with especially choice sculpting such as chubby wrinkles at back of head and chin, impressed eye crinkles and mouth corners, great antique blue woolen uniform and cap. $900/1300

22. German Bisque Pouting Character, 546, by Kley and Hahn with Original Box 17" (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, small brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accent line between the downcast lips, brunette mohair wig in long braids, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K&H 546 5 Germany. Comments: Kley and Hahn, circa 1912. Value Points: most endearing wistful child, with original wig, body, body finish, factory costume, and presented in her original labeled box. $1800/3200

21. Rare German Bisque Character, 7744, by Gebruder Heubach 17" (43 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, painted light brown hair in short boyish fashion, tiny painted blue intaglio eyes, black upper eyeliner, feathered brows, tiny rounded nose, closed mouth in downcast pouting expression, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally

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23. German Bisque Portrait of George Washington on Horse, as Candy Container 12" (30 cm.) h. horse. 14" h. overall. A bisque portrait head depicting George Washington has painted facial features, tiny dark blue eyes, aquiline nose, firmly set lips of closed mouth, white mohair periwig, wooden block torso, arms and boots, posed seated on a flannel-covered paper-mache horse with dappled coat and original harness and saddle blanket. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: Dressel, circa 1890, from their series of American hero dolls. Value Points: very fresh and all-original condition, George with original classic costume, and the horse with removable head for the toy's original purpose as candy container. $1700/2500

24. Rare German Bisque "Dolly Dimple" by Gebruder Heubach 28" (71 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, feathered detail over one-stroke brows, accented eye corners and nostrils of upturned nose, open mouth with pronounced upper lip, beaded upper teeth, stuck-out ears, blond mohair bobbed wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: Dep Dolly Dimple H Germany 13. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1915. Value Points: rare model with very fine bisque, deeply impressed cheek and chin dimples emphasizing the Dolly Dimple name, fine quality of bisque, original body and body finish, wonderful boy's linen costume. $1800/2500

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25. Rare Large German Bisque Art Character "Mein Liebling", Model 117, by Kammer and Reinhardt 31" (80 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, brush-stroked brows with feathered detail, accented nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, dimpled chin, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 117 80. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912, the model was marketed as "Mein Susser Liebling", the transitional model that combined the aesthetic qualities of the art character dolls with the idealistic dolly-face model. Value Points: few examples of the rare 80 centimeter model are known to exist, fine matte bisque and painting, original body and body finish, lovely antique costume. $5000/7500

26. Especially Beautiful German Bisque "Mein Liebling" in Choice Costume by Kammer and Reinhardt 16" (443 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted long curly lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 117 43.

Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912, the model marketed as "Mein Susser Liebling" (my sweet darling).

Value Points: petite child has very fine lustrous complexion, original body and body finish, original wig, gorgeous antique costume and bonnet. $3000/4000

27. Rare Glass-Eyed Variation of the German Bisque Character, 114, by Kammer and Reinhardt 21" (54 cm.) Bisque socket head, dark blue glass sleep eyes, thickly fringed upper lashes, one-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with petulant-shaped shaded and outlined lips, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R 114 54. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912, the glass-eyed variation of their "Gretchen" model. Value Points: rare model with fine

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luminous patina of bisque, deeply modeled features, original body and body finish, fine antique costume. $4000/6500

28. Large German Bisque Character Doll, 1488, by Simon and Halbig 29" (74 cm.) Bisque socket head, small blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, brush-stroked and multi-feathered brows, accented nostrils and rounded nose, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume, undergarments, silk stockings, and aqua silk shoes.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1488 Simon & Halbig 15. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1912, rare model with finest luminous bisque, deluxe mohair wig in soft curls, original body finish. $2500/3500 28.

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29. German Bisque Character Baby for George Borgfeldt in Original Layette 22" (56 cm.) Bisque socket head, grey glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips and modeled tongue, brunette human hair wig, composition bent-limb baby body.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: G.B. 12. Comments: Germany, circa 1915, commissioned by George Borgfeldt as an exclusive model. Value Points: deeply modeled laughter lines with impressed dimples, original body and body finish, elaborate antique costume, the doll is presented in its original lace-lined layette with sunshade, and with various toys. $700/900

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30. Wonderful German Bisque Googly by Goebel with Chubby Toddler Body 9" (23 cm.) Bisque socket head with rounded facial modeling, blue side-glancing googly sleep eyes, painted lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, slightly open mouth, four upper teeth, blonde mohair wig, composition toddler body with very plump torso, hip-jointed short toddler legs with jointing at knees. Marks: (Goebel symbol) B1-5/0 Germany. Comments: Goebel, circa 1915. Value Points: rare model with captivating expression, very distinctive toddler body perfectly complements the plump face, choice bisque and original body finish.

Ex-collection Mildred Seeley. $1200/1600

31. Outstanding All-Original German Bisque Hilda, Size 20, by Kestner in Original Wooden Box 25" (64 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brush-stroked and multifeathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, shaded and accented lips, two porcelain teeth, blonde fleeced wig over plaster pate, composition bent-limb baby body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Q made in Germany 20 237 JDK Jr. 1914. Hilda. Comments: Kestner, circa 1914, their signature trademark doll of that year.

Value Points: outstanding quality of bisque, sculpture and painting on the large model of the gentle-faced child, presented in absolutely pristine condition in its original wooden packing box with Kestner paper label. $6000/8500

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33. Italian Felt Character Girl, Series 450, by Lenci in Original Pink Costume 14" (36 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and oilpainted facial features, large brown side-glancing eyes with glazed accents, grey eye shadow, painted brown curly lashes, single-stroke brows, closed mouth with glazed lower lips, brunette mohair braids, felt jointed arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Lenci, circa 1930.

Value Points: beautifully preserved condition of the wide-eyed girl, wearing fresh vibrant original costume, and with original Lenci flowered box. $700/1100

34. Wonderful Italian Felt Miniature Boy "Tom" with Hobby Horse by Lenci, in Original Box

32. Italian Felt Character Girl, Series 450, by Lenci in Original Aqua Costume 14" (36 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and oil-painted facial features, painted brown side-glancing eyes, grey eye shadow, painted brown curly lashes, single-stroke brows, closed mouth with glazed lower lips, brunette mohair curls, felt jointed arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent, hair slightly mussed.

Comments: Lenci, circa 1930. Value Points: the little side-glancing doll wears original organdy dress and has aqua felt jacket, bonnet, and shoes, with applique floral trim. $600/900

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8" (20 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, large round downcast blue eyes, painted long curly lashes, high arched brows, accented nostrils, closed "O"-shaped mouth, blond mohair short curly wig, jointing at shoulders and hips.

Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: Lenci (square paper tag Lenci) S 37 (pencil notation on original paper label). Comments: Lenci, the model first appeared in a 21" size in the mid-1920s named "Carluccio", and in 1931 was released in this miniature size.

Value Points: rare and delightful child wearing his original felt costume including felt apron with pocket embroidered "Tom", and with his original paper

cap and wooden hobby horse, preserved in wonderful fresh condition in his original Lenci flowered box. $2000/3000

35. Beautiful Italian Felt Character Girl, Model 450, in Red Ensemble by Lenci 14" (36 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, narrow brown side-glancing eyes with decorative glaze, grey eye shadow, painted curly upper lashes, accented brows, closed mouth with glazed lower lip accented with two dots on the lower lip, blonde mohair wig, felt jointed limbs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Lenci, circa 1930. Value Points: especially beautiful painting of complexion and face, with vibrant coloring, wearing original tan felt dress, brilliant red felt coat, cloche with felt flowers, and shoes. $1100/1500

36. Italian Felt Character Girl, Series 450, by Lenci in Original Green Costume 14" (36 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and oil-painted facial features, blue sideglancing eyes with glazed accents, grey eye shadow, painted brown curly lashes, single-stroke brows, closed mouth with glazed lower lips, blonde mohair wig in side-coiled braids, felt jointed arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: Lenci, circa 1930. Value Points: the vibrantly costumed girl wears twotone green felt costume with cloverleaf design, bonnet, and carrying little felt ball, with original Lenci label. $800/1100

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37. Beautiful French Bisque Bébé Mothereau with Splendid Eyes 22" (56 cm.) Bisque socket head with delicate pale bisque, very full cheeks, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes with pronounced spiral threading, dark eyeliner, mauve-blushed eye shadow, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with very full outlined lips, pierced ears, auburn mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body with straight wrists, pretty antique frock of bronze silk and tulle, with matching bonnet, undergarments, leather boots, socks. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: 9 B.M. Comments: Mothereau, circa 1882. Value Points: exquisite painting of mauve eye shadow and cheek and chin blush enhance the pale bisque and contrast the splendid eyes of the rarely found French bébé. $9000/12,000

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38. Very Fine French Bisque BrownEyed Bébé by Petit & Dumoutier in Superb Costume 23" (58 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head with very plump facial shape, beautifully defined facial features clustered at center of face, almond-shaped brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eye liner, delicately painted lashes and brows, rose-blushed eye shadow, shaded accent dots at eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with upturned lip corners, accented and shaded lips, dimpled chin, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, French composition and wooden fully jointed bébé body with original pewter hands. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: P 4 D. Comments: Petit & Dumoutier, circa 1880. Value Points: very rare and exquisitely sculpted French bébé with lovely bisque and painting, original body, wearing antique costume that is comprising royal purple dress with lace collar and cuffs, ruffled bonnet, undergarments, leather shoes with silk rosettes signed "P". $12,000/16,000

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39. French Bisque BĂŠbĂŠ, Figure A, by Jules Steiner with Original Body and Au Nain Bleu Costume 16" (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, grey glass eyes with wire-lever sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate, Steiner composition fully jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: J. Steiner Bte SGDG Paris Fre A 9 (head) (original Steiner paper label on torso). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1889. Value Points: fresh vibrant condition, with original body and body finish, original wig, pate, shoes with silk rosettes, and wearing original costume attributed to Au Nain Bleu. $2800/3500

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40. Captivating French Bisque Bébé Bru in Petite Size 1 9 ½" (24 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, long painted lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with heart-shaped upper lip, accent outlines on lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bru Jne 1. Comments: Bru, circa 1890. Value Points: captivating diminutive bébé has original body and body finish, lovely bisque and expression, and is wearing beautiful antique costume. $4500/6500

41. Early French Bisque Bébé by Emile Jumeau with Original Costume and Early Signed Jumeau Shoes 19" (48 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head with very full cheeks, brown glass enamel inset eyes of great depth, eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows with feathered detail, mauveblushed eye shadow, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined lips, separately modeled pierced ears, blonde lambswool wig over cork 41 detail. pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 8 (head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878, first period bébé with Medaille d'Or body, the award achieved at the 1878 Paris International Exposition. Value Points: most endearing early bébé with fine quality of bisque, beautifully sculpted applied pierced ears, original wig and original Jumeau comb (some comb teeth missing), original costume including bronze silk (frail) dress with Alencon lace trim, undergarments, stockings, beautiful earrings, and cream kidskin shoes impressed "E. Jumeau Med d'Or Paris 1878". Ex-collection June Ellen Lane. $6500/8500

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42. Large English Wooden Doll with Enamel Eyes and Early Costume 28" (71 cm.) Carved wooden doll with bedpost-shaped head, elongated throat, shapely bosom, flat back, painted complexion over gesso finish, inset black enamel eyes in small oval eye sockets, painted all-around lashes, single-stroke brows, shapely nose, tiny closed mouth, rosy blush circles on cheeks, early brunette humanhair wig, crudely shaped wooden legs with dowel jointing at hips and knees, leather arms, wearing early cotton gown of transfer-design pattern on muslin, having quilted skirt, undergarments, early cap.

Condition: very good/excellent, left foot top chipped. Comments: England, circa 1780. Value Points: wonderful large size of the regally posed wooden doll, with original finish, nice early costume. $2200/3200

43. Early English Wooden Doll with Enamel Eyes 14" (36 cm.) All-wooden doll with bedpost-shaped wooden head, carved definition of nose, inset oval-shaped enamel eyes, painted thin line brows and mouth with tiny hint of teeth, wooden block torso with flat back, wooden arms and legs, early plaid costume and bonnet. Condition: original painted complexion and features on head, arms and legs are not original. Comments: England, circa 1780.

Value Points: petite doll has beautiful painting, blush spot on cheeks. $1400/1700

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44. German Early Porcelain Doll with Wooden Articulated Body 11" (28 cm.) Thick paste porcelain shoulder head with pink-tinted complexion, black sculpted hair in graduated-length finger curls, oval face, blue painted eyes, single-stroke brows, closed mouth with center line, wooden torso with shapely waist, dowel jointed wooden upper arms and legs, dowel jointed porcelain lower arms and legs with painted orange flat shoes, right hand folded in fist. Condition: generally excellent, possible repair to one porcelain dowel. Comments: Germany, circa 1840. Value Points: very rare doll with fine sculpting and painting, fine wooden body. $1200/1600

45. German Porcelain Doll with Classic Queen Victorian Coiffure 10" (25 cm.) Porcelain shoulder head with ovalshaped face and strong throat, black sculpted hair waved smoothly below the ears and drawn into a coiled chignon at the back of the head, fully sculpted ears, tiny painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, aquiline nose with tiny accented nostrils, closed mouth, slender kid body with wooden lower arms and legs, nicely costumed.

Condition: porcelain excellent, kid body very worn.

Comments: Germany, circa 1850, with sculpted hairstyle in the manner made popular by the young Queen Victoria. Value Points: rare model with exquisite sculpting. $1100/1500

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46. French "Globe de Mariage" with Original Gilt Ormolu Presentation 19" (48 cm.) A mauve velvet tufted cushion is centered within an elaborate gilt ormolu frame with beveled mirrors, winged dove, sunflowers, fern leaves and other decorative symbols, and contains fragments of original wedding wax orange blossoms from corsage and coronet, and with small bisque blue-winged angel; the presentation rests upon an ebony wooden base under original blown glass dome. Excellent condition. French, circa 1880, the lovely tradition commemorated a couple's wedding day. $400/700

47. French Porcelain Poupée by Leontine Rohmer with Deposed Articulations and Fine Early Costume 16" (41 cm.) Pink-tinted porcelain head with flat-cut neck socket on original shoulder plate, plump rounded facial shape, painted facial features, dark blue down-glancing eyes, black upper eyeliner, painted lashes, lightly feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blonde mohair curly wig over cork pate with original stringing screw in pate, softly stuffed kid torso with seating pullstring, one-piece gutta percha arms, kid legs with gusset-jointed hips and kid-over-wooden ball joints at knees. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (Rohmer oval stamp on torso). Comments: Leontine Rohmer, circa 1858. Value Points: rare and very beautiful early poupée with pink-tinted complexion, brilliant eyes, having various rare and early Rohmer depose systems in her construction including neck pivot and body style, and wearing fine early rose silk gown. $5500/7500

48. Very Beautiful French Porcelain Poupée by Adelaide Huret with Wooden Body 17" (43 cm.) Porcelain shoulder head with plump facial modeling, slightly tinted complexion with blushed cheeks, painted facial features, blue eyes with slightly modeled eyelids enhanced by thick rich eye liner, delicately painted lashes, lightly feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, brunette mohair wig, all-wooden poupée body with shapely torso, dowel jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, separated fingers, wearing original (albeit frail) silk two-piece gown, matching bonnet, undergarments, stockings, shoes signed L.D., jewelry.

Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Adelaide Huret, circa 1860.

Value Points: very beautiful lady by the famed French doll maker has lovely presence, desirable wooden body. $11,000/14,000

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50. Petite French All-Bisque Mignonette with Original Costume 5" (13 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kidedged bisque torso, cobalt blue glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes, singlestroke brows, blonde mohair wig, pegjointed bisque arms and legs with painted black ankle boots and stockings. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: 0 (head and torso). Comments: French, circa 1882.

Value Points: especially beautiful tiny doll, with dramatic eyes, original wig, and original silk costume, bonnet, undergarments. $600/900

51. An Elaborate French Bon-Bon Box with Inlay Silk Flowers

49. French Bisque Doll by Jumeau with Rare Poupée Body 18" (46 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, original spiral spring attachment, deep brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, dark painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupée body with gusset jointing at hips and knees, rare porcelain hands. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 5 (and artist checkmarks on head) E Depose J 5 (incised on shoulder plate). Comments: Jumeau, circa 1885, a rare variation of the Jumeau poupée, the head is original to the shoulder plate, and body appears original as does the costume. Value Points: rare and unusual fashion doll that is fully marked. $3500/4500

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10" (25 cm.) x 9". The wooden-framed box is lavishly covered with embossed gilt papers that frame a raised window center which encloses a cut-paper arrangement of silk flowers and is flanked by mirrored side panels; with marbled paper cover on the above with four little corner feet and brass clasp. Very good condition, crack in glass window. French, mid-1800s. $300/500

52. Pretty French Bisque Bébé Steiner, Figure A, with Especially Lovely Costume 14" (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes with dot highlights, brush-stroked brows with rose highlights,

53. Early Model French Bisque Premiere Bébé by Emile Jumeau with Very Beautiful Face accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate, Steiner composition fully jointed body. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: J. Steiner Bte SGDG Paris Fre A 7 (head) Le Petit Parisien... (body stamp). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1890. Value Points: especially pretty shy-faced bébé with lovely bisque, original body and body finish, aqua silk and lace dress, lace bonnet, jewelry, socks, shoes, undergarments, little travel case. $2800/3500

19" (48 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, mauve-blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked and multi-feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with defined space between the pale lips, separately modeled pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 9 (head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1880. Value Points: very beautiful gentle-faced bébé with delicate pale bisque, fine antique costume with jewelry, and white kid-leather boots marked with full figure of doll (Alart). $5500/7500

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attributed to Christian Hacker, a rare dollhouse accessory, wonderfully suitable for doll display, with charming decorative details, circa 1890. $800/1200

55. Beautiful French Bisque Bébé Jumeau with Original Wig, Undergarments, and Signed Jumeau Shoes 15" (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, brush-stroked brows, lengthy dark lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, 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 6 (and artist checkmarks on head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1886.

Value Points: lovely gleaming complexion, original wig, original body and body finish, original Jumeau undergarments, rose knit socks, and rose silk shoes with rosettes, impressed "Bébé Jumeau Depose 6", and with beautiful frou-frou bonnet. $3500/4500

56. All-Original French Bisque Bébé Gigoteur by Jules Steiner in Rare Petite Size 17" (43 cm.) Bisque head with flat-cut neck socket, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, shaded outlined lips, row of tiny porcelain teeth, pierced ears, carton torso with original glazed muslin cover, composition arms, kid-over-wooden hinged upper legs, composition lower legs with bare feet. A clockwork mechanism is enclosed within the torso and, when wound, the bébé waves her feet and arms in baby-like manner, and cries "mama".

Condition: generally excellent, mechanism functions well. Comments: Jules Steiner, an early version of his Bébé Gigoteur, circa 1875. Value Points: rare petite size of the enchanting mechanical doll, wearing luxury original aqua silk satin dress, layered undergarments, aqua socks and kidskin shoes. $3000/4000

56.1. French Wooden High Chair for Bébé 19" (48 cm.) Wooden high chair with carved spindles, foot rest, hinged food tray, and woven rush seat. Excellent condition. French, circa 1880. $400/600

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54. German Wooden Gazebo with Wonderful Decorations Attributed to Christian Hacker 23" (58 cm.) The all-wooden six-sided garden gazebo with peaked cornice has arched openings, lithographed-paper roof to simulate shingles, faux-marble painting around the base, and fanciful and colorful decorative painting. Very good condition, few dents in roof paper, some light gilt touch-up. Germany,

57. Gorgeous Early Period French Bisque Bébé with Splendid Eyes and Rare Kid Body 25" (64 cm.) Pressed bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, very plump cheeks, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading and darker iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with modeled tiny tongue tip, shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid gusset-jointed bébé body with square cut collarette, elongated

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leather arms with gusset-jointed elbows, stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F. 10 G. (head and shoulder plate) Paris No. 10 (original paper label on front torso). Comments: Gaultier, circa 1880, the firm's early period bĂŠbĂŠ. Value Points: especially beautiful, with most delicate pale bisque enhanced by artistic sculpting, artistic painting of features and complexion, and with splendid eyes; the rare large size of this model is enhanced further by fine antique aqua silk twill costume, matching hat, wooden-handled silk parasol, and aqua silk shoes. $4000/6500

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60. Rare German Bisque Character with Superbly Painted Eyes 11" (28 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head with painted hair, painted intaglio grey eyes in deeply set sockets, with decorative glaze on pupils, black upper eyeliner, red upper eyeliner, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth modeled as though open with well-defined teeth, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden balljointed body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: mystery maker, Germany, from the art character movement, circa 1910. Value Points: captivating expression achieved by unusual sculpting of eyes appearing as though they are glass, and unusual sculpting of mouth with very expressive lips. $800/1200

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58. Pair, German Bisque Exhibition Busts of Sculpted Hair Ladies by Simon and Halbig 11" (28 cm.) Identically sculpted bisque shoulder heads have deeply sculpted hair with casually wrapped topknot curl, and voluminous pouf curls framing the head, brown or blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, sculpted and painted brows with enhancing glaze, accented nostrils, closed mouth with modeled teeth, sculpted ears. Condition: generally excellent, one tiny chip at bottom rim of light haired head, two cheek rubs on darker haired herad. Marks: (illegible stamps on back of each). Comments: Germany, attributed to Simon and Halbig, circa 1910, the heads were likely exhibition or mannequin heads. Value Points: especially fine quality of sculpting of hair in highly stylized topknot fashion of the early 1900s. $900/1300

59. All-Original German Stockinette Character Doll from Kammer and Reinhardt 12" (30 cm.) Firmly stuffed stockinette doll depicting a portly gentleman with stitched and painted features, one eye painted as though winking, stitched hole in mouth for cigar, stitched-on ears, very plump stomach, wire armature arms and legs, paper-mache feet with painted ankles, stitched fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: from a series of men dolls presented in the 1927 Kammer and Reinhardt catalog, described as "highly original character dolls". Value Points: all-original and rare-to-find doll in fine original condition, original costume, amusing expression. $400/600

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61. German Bisque Art Character "Peter", Model 101, by Kammer and Reinhardt 9" (23 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted facial features, small blue eyes with black upper eyeliner, rounded nose, closed mouth with accented lips, brunette mohair wig, composition five-piece body with painted white socks and brown two-strap shoes, antique boy's woolen costume.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R 101 23. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1915. Value Points: unusually nice quality of bisque and painting for such a small model of the wistful-faced character. $900/1200

62. German Bisque Character "Marie" by Kammer and Reinhardt from the Art Character Reform Series 20" (50 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump cheeks and pouting solemn expression, painted facial features, deeply defined eyelids, painted upper-glancing blue eyes, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with full lips, brunette mohair wig in side-coiled braids, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, typical wig pulls at back of head under wig. Marks: K*R 101 50. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1910, "Marie" from their art character reform series. Value Points: outstanding quality of modeling with well-defined features, finest bisque and painting, enhancing lip glaze, original body finish, fine antique costume includes white fur coat and cap, dress, woolen leggings and mittens, leather shoes. $3500/4500

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63. French Bisque Bébé Jumeau, Size 14, in Antique Rose Silk Costume, with Original Box 29" (74 cm.) Bisque socket head, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, lushly painted lashes, brush-stroked brows with feathered details, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, separately modeled pierced ears, brunette human hair hand-tied wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body, antique undergarments and rose silk dress with matching

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cape and matching silk-lined cap. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 14 (and artist checkmarks on head) Bébé Jumeau, Hors Concours 1889 Depose (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1890. Value Points: beautiful large bébé with finest bisque and painting, original body and body finish, very fine costume, and preserved in original signed Jumeau box. $5500/7500

64. An All-Original French Bisque Bébé Jumeau with Wonderful Wig and Gold Letter Jumeau Shoes 17" (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, lushly painted lashes, brush-stroked and feathered 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 7 (head, and with artist checkmarks). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1888. Value Points: pristine condition of the creamycomplexioned girl with beautiful painting, soft long original wig with pink bow, pink earrings, original store chemise and matching pantalets (penciled "7"), knit stockings and perfect black leather shoes with brown silk bows having gilt lettered mark "Bébé Jumeau Med d'Or 1878 Paris Depose" and incised "7". $4000/5000

65. Gorgeous French Bisque Bébé, Incised Depose Mark, by Emile Jumeau in Original Jumeau Costume 24" (61 cm.) Bisque socket head, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, very thick dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, mauve-blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth, defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, separately modeled pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose 11 (head, with artist checkmarks) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1884, the model was made for one year only. Value Points: exceptionally beautiful rare bébé with finest quality of bisque and painting, luminous complexion, splendid eyes, original body and body finish, deluxe original wig, original earrings, muslin chemise, socks, original kidskin shoes (one sole signed E.Jumeau/ Med. d'Or; the other sole replaced), and original Jumeau couturier dress. $6000/8500 65.

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66. Beautiful Petite French Bisque Poupée with Maker's Signature and Very Fine Antique Costume

French, Blampoix, circa 1865. Value Points: petite poupée with enchanting demure expression, finest bisque and painting, very sturdy body, fine ivory satin gown with Alencon lace, undergarments, leather heeled boots, and woven bonnet. $2500/3500

15" (38 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, cobalt blue enamel eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with pale outlined lips, ears pierced into head, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid poupée body with gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees, stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: E Depose 1 B. Comments:

67. French Bisque Poupée by Gaultier with Beautiful Antique Gown 16" (41 cm.) Pale bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, bright blue glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, rose eye

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shadow, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with pale accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupée body with gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees, stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2 F.G. Comments: Gaultier, circa 1875. Value Points: beautiful pale bisque with brilliant eyes, sturdy body, very fine antique multi-layered costume. $2200/2800

68. German Gilt Ormolu Dollhouse Furnishings by Erhard & Sohne 5" (13 cm.) h. etagere. Each is of gilt ormolu with rich ornamentation, including Art Nouveau etagere with tulip-shaped finials, umbrella stand, four-arm hanging chandelier with milk-glass petal-shaped shades, matching two-arm wall-hanging sconce, and a matching one-arm hanging sconce, and Art Nouveau style chair with floral designs. Excellent condition. Germany, Erhard and Sohne, circa 1890. $700/900

69. Very Rare French Bisque "Poupée-Statuette" by Radiquet and Cordonnier with Unique Body 17" (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate with voluptuously modeled bosom, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils, shapely kid torso cut to accommodate the bosom, kid upper arms, bisque arms to above the elbows with shapely fingers, outlined finger nails, modeled bent left elbow, very shapely bisque legs from knees with sculpted heeled shoes, holes in base of each heel for posing, in fine antique robe. Condition: generally excellent, one fingertip chipped. Comments: Radiquet & Cordonnier, the "Poupée-Statuette" was deposed in 1880, the rare luxury model, made for a few years only, designed to display theatrical costumes and high-couture designs. Value Points: rare and beautiful poupée with superb and unique body, sculpted shoes, fine quality of bisque and painting. $12,000/18,000

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stuffed poupée body with shapely torso and legs, stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent, body especially clean and sturdy.

Marks: C (large letter script on head). Jumeau Medaille d'Or (blue stamp on body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878, the rare transitional head with unusually large eyes was designed for use as both poupée and bébé. Value Points: beautiful poupée with dramatic expression, sturdy signed body, very elaborate multi-layered folklore costume. $2500/3500

71. Grand French Bisque Poupée from Barrois with Fine Early Costume 29" (74 cm.) Pale bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, blue glass enamel inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, delicately-painted lashes and brows, rose-blushed eyeliner, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig over cork pate, French kid poupée body with gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees, separately-stitched fingers. Condition: bisque excellent, body is original albeit with extensive repairs to the kid. Marks: 11.

Comments: Barrois, circa 1865. Value Points: dramatic size beautifully contrasts the delicate features and complexion, lovely blush and complexion painting, wearing fine early costume. $3500/4500

72. French Bisque Poupée with Superb Multi-Layered Folklore Costume of Brittany 16" (41 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, grey glass enamel eyes with darker blue outer rims, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, firmly stuffed poupée body with shapely torso, kid arms with stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2. Comments: French, attributed to Gaultier, circa 1870. Value Points: wearing elaborate folklore costume with superb embroidery and tinsel decoration, fine original wig. $2200/2800

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73. Rare French Bisque Bébé by Joanny in Early Costume

17" (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, large grey glass eyes with dark eyeliner, painted lashes, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with pale outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, firmly

24" (61 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump lower cheeks, large dark blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, mauve-

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blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked and multi-feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with extended length between the shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body, straight wrists, lovely silk costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 12.

Comments: French, circa 1885, having the distinctive facial modeling of Joanny. Value Points: rare bĂŠbĂŠ with wonderful characterization, fine quality of bisque, original body finish, and wearing beautiful patterned velvet antique costume, probably original, with lace trim, bonnet, undergarments, stockings, and shoes. $5000/7500

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mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, padded metal armature body with stockinette cover designed for flexible articulation, bisque hands, bisque lower legs and feet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 4 (head and shoulder plate). Comments: Gaultier, circa 1870, with original distinctive body deposed by Pannier, and made by Gesland. Value Points: fine quality of bisque on the lovely lady doll, with rare body, bisque arms and legs. $2800/4200

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74. French Bisque Poupée by Gaultier with Rare Gesland Body and Bisque Hands and Feet 18" (46 cm.) Bisque swivel head with kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed

24" (61 cm.) x 20". The gilt-framed shadowbox has a deeply-set diorama depicting a busy morning scene at a Parisian bakery shop with a bevy of shoppers including eager children and fashionable women, and many delicious-looking cakes and tarts. The figures are set dimensionally to create an animated effect. French, circa 1915, likely the work of a talented artisan. Generally excellent, re-gilding of frame. $300/600

76. Petite French Bisque Poupée in Beautiful Original Folklore Costume 12" (30 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accent lines, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupée body with tiny waist, shapely arms and legs, stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1870, attributed to

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Gaultier. Value Points: petite poupĂŠe is perfectly preserved, with very sturdy fresh body, wearing multi-layered original folklore costume of Normandy including coiffe, jewelry and wooden shoes. $2200/2800

77. Grand French Bisque PoupĂŠe by Gaultier in Superb Antique Costume 30" (76 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted dark lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners,

shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French kid gusset-jointed body with stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: 10 (head and shoulders) F.G. (shoulders). Comments: Gaultier, circa 1875. Value Points: lovely bisque and painting, splendid deep blue eyes, very sturdy original body, and wearing fine antique white-wear cotton day dress with exquisite embroidery and trim, undergarments, lace snood cap, leather shoes, and antique cameo. $4500/6500

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78. Sonneberg Bisque Child Doll with Beautiful Early Face in the French Manner 14" (36 cm.) Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, small grey glass inset eyes with spiral threading, delicately painted lashes, lightly feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with defined space between the pale outlined lips, ears pierced into head, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 7. Comments: Sonneberg, circa 1882, mystery maker. Value Points: beautiful doll, her shy expression enhanced by delicate bisque, rare early body style. $1400/1800

79. Sonneberg Bisque Doll in Rare Petite Size 0 10" (25 cm.) Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading, long painted lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, pretty antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 0. Comments: Sonneberg, circa 1880, mystery maker, the doll was designed to capture the French doll market. Value Points: rare size 0 child with beautiful face and painting, original body and body finish. $800/1100

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14" (36 cm.) Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, grey glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with defined space between the pale outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully jointed body with straight wrists, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 137.

Comments: Sonneberg, circa 1885, mystery maker. Value Points: beautiful doll with delicate bisque and complexion, original body and body finish. $900/1200

81. Sonneberg Bisque Child Doll with Closed Mouth by Gebruder Kuhnlenz 13" (33 cm.) Solid domed bisque shoulder head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with rich spiral threading, painted long lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth

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with outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, kid body with gusset-jointing of hips and knees, bisque forearms. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: G.K 38.24. Comments: Gebruder Kuhnlenz, circa 1885. Value Points: rare model with choice bisque, splendid eyes, sturdy body, and beautiful antique costume. $800/1100

82. Sonneberg Bisque Character Doll with Expressive Features and Rare Body

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14" (36 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, small almond-shaped brown glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked and multi-feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with defined space between the accented lips, brunette mohair wig, early composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists and shorter toddler-like proportions.

Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: 46 7. Comments: mystery maker, circa 1882. Value Points: very expressive features achieved by broader nose and tiny mouth, rare and original body, lovely antique costume. $1200/1800

83. Sonneberg Bisque Doll by Mystery Maker in Petite Size

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12" (30 cm.) Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, large brown glass enamel inset eyes with paperweight-like effect, painted lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde lambswool wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden eightloose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally

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excellent, tiny flake at bottom of neck socket. Marks: 3. Comments: maker unknown, circa 1882, the model closely resembles the early portrait bébé of Jumeau. Value Points: especially beautiful doll with dramatic large brown eyes, original body. $800/1200

84. Beautiful Sonneberg Bisque Doll Resembling the Bru Circle/Dot Model 16" (41 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, very full cheeks, large brown glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, lushly painted lashes, rose-blushed eye lids, cheeks and chin, accent dots at eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined downcast lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, kid bébé body with gusset-jointing at hips and knees, and bisque hands and lower arms. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: 7. Comments: Sonneberg, mystery maker, circa 1882, the doll was inspired by circle/dot model of Leon Casimir Bru which it closely resembles. Value Points: gorgeous doll with dramatic sculpting and painting, original sturdy body and bisque hands, beautiful antique costume. $1600/2100

85. Fine French Bisque BĂŠbĂŠ by Jumeau with Incised Depose Mark, in Original Box 26" (66 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, lushly painted lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and accented lips, separately modeled pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body with plump limbs and straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: Depose Jumeau 12 (incised on head, along with artist's checkmarks) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1884, the model was made for one year only. Value Points: rare early Jumeau model in pristine original condition, with original Jumeau wig and pate, original early Jumeau body with original finish, original chemise and undergarments, Jumeau socks, original marked Jumeau shoes, and presented in original labeled box. $6000/8000

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86. Beautiful French Bisque E.J. Bébé by Emile Jumeau in Superb Costume 22" (56 cm.) Bisque socket head, deep brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted dark curly lashes, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, separately modeled pierced ears, original Jumeau mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body with straight wrists.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose E 10 J (and artist checkmarks, head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, the refined deposed model of his initial-signature bébé, E.J., circa 1884. Value Points: very beautiful gleaming bisque with rich brown eyes that are enhanced by mauve eye shadow, fine shaded lips, original body and body finish, wearing fine antique red silk bébé dress with lace trim, undergarments, red woven bonnet, socks, cream kidskin boots by Alart marked 12 and with full figure of doll. $5500/7500

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body. Condition: generally excellent, original body and body finish. Marks: L ½ made in Germany 15 ½ JDK 214 (head) Germany (body).

Comments: Kestner, circa 1915.

Value Points: hard-to-find model with fine quality of bisque, original wig, pate, body and body finish. $600/900

89. Wonderful German Bisque Toddler, 127, by Kammer and Reinhardt with Painted Hair

87. Beautiful German Bisque Child by Adolf Wislizsenus in Antique Costume 27" (69 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows with feathered detail, accented eye corners and nostrils, open mouth with outlined shaded lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 14 AW Germany. Comments: Adolf Wislizensus, circa 1900. Value Points: the beautiful child has captivating large eyes, original body and body finish, and wears wonderful antique costume. $500/800

88. German Bisque Character, 214, by Kestner with Original Body and Wig 28" (71 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, long painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, outlined lips, brunette mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed

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23" (56 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, brown painted boyish hair with sculpting definition around the forehead edge, blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, incised eyeliner, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth with shaded and outlined lips, two porcelain upper teeth, tongue, dimpled chin, composition and wooden balljointed toddler body with sidehip jointing, wonderful boy's stylish costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 56. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912, their model 127. Value Points: wonderful expression on the bright-eyed boy with well-modeled hair, original rare toddler body and body finish, choice bisque. $800/1000

90. 19th Century Toy Theatre with Original Colorful Puppets 39" (99 cm.) Of heavy card stock on wooden frame, the theatre has bright lithographed designs of Punch and Judy and other theatrical performers, along with red fabric curtains, and is designed to hinge open for child play. Included are five paper mache puppets with original painted features, original costumes and wooden limbs, representing Punch, Judy, Policeman and Devil. Generally excellent. Circa 1890. $800/1200

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92. Five Fine Vintage Beaded Purses 9" (23 cm.) l. larger. Four with fine beadwork and the fifth of gold mesh, each with luxury silver or gold plate frames in various styles including Art Deco, and one with exuberant motifs including cherubs, baskets of flowers and a romantic courting couple.

Generally excellent. Late 1800s. $700/900

93. Rare French Smiling PoupĂŠe by Leon Casimir Bru in Variation Material

91. Fine German Bisque Portrait of Asian Child, 1129, by Simon and Halbig 19" (48 cm.) Bisque socket head with amber-tinted complexion, almond-shaped side-slant brown glass sleep eyes, black painted curly lashes, black brush-stroked brows with feathered detail, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, black mohair wig in upswept fashion, amber-tinted composition and wooden ball-jointed body, fine antique silk kimono with embroidery. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SH 1129 dep 9. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1900. Value Points: especially fine flawless bisque with lovely gleaming complexion and fine painting, original body and body finish. $1200/1700

18" (46 cm.) Swivel head on matching shoulder plate, blue glass enamel inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with upturned lip corners in dainty smiling expression, brunette human hair wig in upswept coiffure, kid body, wearing antique linen dress, undergarments, stockings, shoes. Condition: generally excellent, two small craquelure on bottom of front shoulderplate.

Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, this is likely the smiling poupĂŠe which Bru offered in the 1873 L'Annuaire du Commerce described as having "tetes caoutchouc", literally heads of rubber, a variation of gutta percha; the luxury dolls firms such as Bru and Huret were intrigued by the possible use of these variant materials in doll-making, but efforts were evidently unpopular and short lived as few examples are found today.

Value Points: rare doll, few examples are known to exist, with fine quality of modeling. $800/1200

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94. Pair, German Bisque Asian Children by Schoneau and Hoffmeister 9" (23 cm.) Each has bisque socket head with very lightly-tinted complexion, brown glass inset eyes, curvy painted brows, delicately-painted lashes, accented nostrils, slightly-parted lips, four tiny teeth, black mohair wig, five-piece paper mache body with painted shoes, the boy with original factory costume, the girl with beautiful silk traditional costume.

Marks: S (pb in star) H 13/0. Comments: Schoneau and Hoffmeister, circa 1910.

Value Points: rare to find the little Asian model dolls as a pair, the boy with original costume. $500/800

95. Rare and Beautiful German Black-Complexioned Bisque Doll, 1358, by Simon and Halbig 20" (51 cm.) Bisque socket head with rich black complexion, brown glass sleep eyes, black painted lashes, black brush-stroked brows with glazed highlights, open mouth with slightly parted very full lips

in delicate coral shade, six tiny porcelain teeth, pierced ears, black fleecy wig, black composition and wooden ball-jointed body, pretty antique costume and bonnet, shoes and socks. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1358 Simon & Halbig S&H Germany 8. Comments: Simon and Halbig from their rare 1300 art character series, circa 1900. Value Points: beautiful flawless complexion with fine matte finish, artistic painting of lips, original body and body finish. $5500/7500

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97. Four German Bisque Flapper Dolls in Original Costumes and Boxes 8" (20 cm.) Each doll has bisque socket head, glass sleep eyes, painted flirty-like lashes and feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, brunette mohair bobbed wig, five-piece composition flapper body with slender legs, painted shoes and socks. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S&H 1079 dep Germany. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1920. Value Points: each doll is preserved in its original box in unplayed with condition, with original store label of Famous and Barr, each wearing its original flapper costume of coat, hat, dress. $800/1300

98. German Bisque Child, 1079, by Simon and Halbig, in Beautiful Antique Costume 25" (66 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lower lashes, slightly modeled brush-stroked brows with glazed highlights, open mouth, shaded lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, pretty antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1079 Germany Halbig S&H 13. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1900. Value Points: pretty dolly-face model has lovely bisque, original wig, body, body finish, lovely costume. $500/700

96. American Lithographed Folding Dollhouse by McLoughlin Bros.

16" (41 cm.) The two-story folding dollhouse of heavy stock cardboard has two interior floors; both the exterior and interior of the house are finished with brilliantly printed designs simulating brick, stonework, windows, portico, and decorated walls and carpets. The house is designed to fold flat. Very good condition, some light play wear, one chimney missing. American, McLoughlin Bros., circa 1890. $800/1100

99. Beautiful Large German Bisque Child, 164, by Kestner with Excelsior Body 34" (86 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted dark curly lashes, slightly modeled brush-stroked brows with decorative glaze, accent dots at eye corners, shaded nostrils, open mouth, shaded and accented lips, four porcelain teeth, brunette human hair hand-tied wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, wearing pretty antique white-wear dress with embroidery, undergarments, leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: N made in Germany 17 164 (head) Excelsior (body). Comments: Kestner, circa 1900. Value Points: very beautiful child with especially fine sculpting of hair, original Excelsior body and body finish. $800/1200

100. German Bisque Child in Antique Costume by Kammer and Reinhardt 28" (70 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, outlined shaded lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, dimpled chin, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, multilayered antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 70.

Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1910. Value Points: fine matte bisque enhances the angelic expression on the wide-eyed child, original body and body finish, original wig. $500/700

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103. American PaperMache Doll with Brown Eyes by Greiner 19" (48 cm.) Paper-mache shoulder head with plump, rounded face, sculpted hair in short curls waved behind her ears, painted brown upperglancing eyes, single-stroke and shaded brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, muslin body with stitch-jointing at shoulders, hips and knees. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Ludwig Greiner, Philadelphia, circa 1880.

Value Points: fine original lustrous finish, rarer brown eyes, lovely antique costume. $700/900

104. German PaperMache Doll as Peddler Lady

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101. Grand-Sized American Paper-Mache Doll with Early Patent Date Mark 34" (86 cm.) Paper-mache shoulder head with black sculpted hair waved behind the ears into short finger curls, painted turquoise eyes, painted upper lashes, single-stroke brows, closed mouth, muslin stitch-jointed body, leather arms, antique blue silk dress and undergarments. Condition: very good, slight paint rubs on hair. Marks: Greiner Patent Heads No. 12 Pat. Mar 30, '58. Comments: Ludwig Greiner, circa 1858, Philadelphia. Value Points: rare large size of the important American doll with early patent date marking. $1200/1600

102. American Paper-Mache Doll by Ludwig Greiner with Early Patent Date Mark 25" (64 cm.) Paper-mache shoulder head with rounded facial shape, black sculpted hair with scalloped curls waved behind her ears and ringlet curls, turquoise painted eyes, black upper eyeliner, painted lashes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, muslin body with stitch-jointing at shoulders, hips and knees, leather arms. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Greiner's Patent Heads Pat. Mar. 30th, '58. Comments: Ludwig Greiner, circa 1858, Philadelphia. Value Points: fine original finish, beautiful antique costume of the early patent date doll. $800/1200

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14" (36 cm.) Paper-mache shoulder head with sculpted black curly hair, blue painted eyes, painted eye liner, feathered brows, closed mouth, muslin stitch-jointed body, carved wooden lower arms and legs, painted black ankle boots with white accent dots. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1880. Value Points: in original peddler attire with multi-layered costume, posed on original carved wooden pedestal, the doll carries a woven wicker tray that is laden with novelties, little dolls, sewing notions, buttons, and such. $800/1200

105. Grodnertal Wooden Doll with Exuberant Curls and Tuck Comb 16" (41 cm.) All-wooden doll with ovoid-shaped face and daintily shaped chin, elongated throat, sculpted wooden yellow tuck comb, defined ears, and nose, painted black hair with shading and elaborately curled details around the forehead, painted brown eyes, tiny mouth, blushed cheeks, shapely torso, dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, painted red shoes, and wearing fine antique costume. Condition: original finish with extensive craquelure. Comments: Grodnertal, circa 1840. Value Points: exuberant painting of curls frame the face on the large Grodnertal model. $700/900

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106. Rare Early German Paper-Mache Doll with Extraordinary Costume 26" (66 cm.) Paper-mache shoulder head with sculpted black hair in short curls with scalloped curls around the forehead, black enamel glass eyes, closed mouth, firmly stuffed muslin body with composition arms to above the elbows, composition lower legs. Condition: good, original finish albeit horizontal craze lines on shoulder plate, rubs on hair.

Comments: Germany, circa 1850. Value Points: wonderful rare doll with highly characterized face, deeply sculpted hair, original body, and wearing original homespun costume with matching bloomers with cording and embroidery, silk and leather shoes. $1100/1600

107. Pair, Rare German Paper-Mache Dolls with Black Complexion and Wonderful Costumes 17" (43 cm.) Each has paper-mache shoulder head with sculpted short black curly hair, ebony-black complexion, painted facial features, painted

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black down-glancing eyes, sculpted brows, closed mouth, slender kid body with carved wooden lower arms and legs, flat feet. Condition: the man is excellent and all-original; the woman has light blistering and few rubs. Comments: Germany, circa 1850. Value Points: very rare pair of black dolls, with fine original antique costumes, the man with especially fine embroidery on the woolen and homespun costumes. $1300/1800

108. Early German Paper-Mache Doll with Sculpted Brown Cap 11" (28 cm.) Paper-mache shoulder head with brown sculpted cap drawn smoothly around her face and with widow's peak point at the center forehead, large painted blue eyes with black upper

eyeliner, accented nostrils, closed mouth, original muslin stitch-jointed body with painted brown boots, and composition hands. Condition: original finish with light scuffing. Comments: Germany, circa 1840. Value Points: rare sculpted and painted cap, original body, and wearing (frail) original elaborate costume. $900/1300

109. Very Rare German Paper-Mache "Kitchen" Doll with Surprise Skirt 14" (36 cm.) Paper-mache shoulder head, blue glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth with outlined lips, slit-inserted brunette hair in elaborate coiffure, firmly structured lady-shaped torso and cone-shaped skirt which unhinges at center front to reveal a hidden surprise: a miniature fitted kitchen with lithographed tile paper walls and floors, and having fitted shelves and table which are fitted with an abundance of tinware plates, pots, and utensils. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: very rare novelty doll with original fitted contents and original costume. $2000/3000

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110. Rare and Wonderful American Carved Wooden W.P.A. Portrait Dolls of George and Martha Washington 18" (46 cm.) and 20". All-carved wooden dolls with one-piece head, torso and legs, jointing at shoulders, elbows and ankles to allow variations of posing, with elaborately carved hair in classic style as portrayed in paintings of the American hero and his wife; having painted definition of hair, complexion and facial features with light luminous finish, and each wearing its original costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: W.P.A (on shoulders, and initials NK). Value Points: likely the most finely rendered of the W.P.A. dolls, with well-carved and painted folk art-like qualities. $1700/2500

111. American Cloth Doll by Izannah Walker with Wispy Curls 18" (46 cm.) Cloth doll with pressed and oilpainted facial features and hair with wispy side curls, stitched ears, painted blue eyes with dark iris rims, black eyeliner, lightly-stroked brows, closed mouth with hint of gentle smile, stitchjointed fabric body with oil-painted stiffened hands, defined applied thumbs, painted shoes. Condition: extensive repair to hair, original finish on face with extensive rubs and craquelure. Comments: circa 1865, Izannah Walker, the Pawtucket, Rhode Island doll creator, who obtained a patent for her dolls in 1873 but likely had been making them for some time previously. Her patent described her purpose to create a doll that is "easily kept clean and not apt to injure a young child which may fall upon it. It will preserve its appearance for a long time".

An inventive and hardy New Englander, she "made dolls and doll furniture, tinkered with household gadgets, designed a parlor heater that beat Ben Franklins', raised canaries, dabbled in real estate and was looked upon with admiration by male contemporaries because of her skill with carpenters' tools..." according to a contemporary write-up in

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the Providence Bulletin. Value Points: sought-after American doll, a keynote of any collection, this example with a well-loved life, great expression, original costume. $7000/9000

112. Rare and SoughtAfter American Cloth Doll with Ringlet Curls

by Izannah Walker 18" (46 cm.) All-cloth doll with pressed, stiffened and oilpainted facial features having stitched-on head to the original twill body, stitch-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, oil-painted lower limbs and black painted ankle boots, painted center-parted hair arranged with two shaded ringlet curls in front of each stitched ear, outlined brown painted eyes in well-defined sockets, closed mouth with center accent line. Condition: original finish with light touchup on nose, craquelure on face and extensively around the throat. Comments: Izannah Walker, of Pawtucket, Rhode Island, circa 1880. Value Points: rare and sought-after American doll with classic signature rendering, beautifully painted hair and eyes, original dress. $7000/10,000

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114. Very Rare American Wooden Doll by Schoenhut with Carved and Painted Bonnet 16" (41 cm.) Carved wooden socket head with deeply defined forelock curl and side curls, and having sculpted bonnet with original cream paint and decorated with gold bands and red flowers, intaglio-sculpted tiny blue eyes 114 detail. with white eye dots, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, well-shaped chin, all-wooden springjointed body, well costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Schoenhut Doll Pat. Jan. 17, 1911 USA. Comments: Schoenhut, Philadelphia, circa 1911.

Value Points. very rare early model by Schoenhut with wonderful definition of sculpted hair and painted bonnet. $2000/2500

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113. American Carved Wooden Girl by Schoenhut with Sculpted Hair and Blue Band 15" (38 cm.) Carved wooden socket head with sculpted bobbed hair with decorative blue hair band, intaglio-sculpted brown eyes with black pupils, white eye dots, black upper eyeliner, tinted brows, closed mouth with petulant expression, accent line between the coral-shaded lips, all-wooden spring-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Schoenhut, Philadelphia, circa 1912. Value Points: pristine condition of the rare Schoenhut model with especially nice attention to eyes and mouth expression, rare hair style and hair band. $900/1400

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15" (38 cm.)

Carved wooden socket head, deeply sculpted hair in short boyish side-parted style, well-defined ears, small intaglio pale blue eyes with white eye dots, tinted brows, closed mouth with very full pouting lips, all-wooden spring-jointed body, antique costume of country boy.

Condition: generally excellent, some fading of complexion. Marks: Schoenhut Doll Pat. Jan 17, '11 USA & Foreign Countries. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1911. Value Points: rare early Schoenhut model with very fine detail of carving, especially hair. $1100/1500

lush original wig, beautiful complexion and painting with glazed highlights on eyes, original factory costume, Schoenhut shoes, Schoenhut pin. $900/1300

117. Rare German Art Character "Munich Art Doll" from the Studios of Marian Kaulitz

116. All-Original American Carved Wooden Doll by Schoenhut with Luxury Original Wig 16" (41 cm.) Carved wooden socket head, intagliopainted large blue eyes, heavily modeled eyelids, black upper eyeliner, tinted brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, rounded nose, closed mouth with accent line between the coral lips, very full blonde mohair tacked-on wig, all-wooden springjointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Schoenhut Doll Pat. Jan.17, '11 USA (original paper label). Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1915. Value Points: pristine unplayed with condition, having

14" (36 cm.) Very firm composition socket head with painted brown eyes in well-defined eye sockets, brown upper eyeliner, tinted brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full lips, brunette mohair wig in soft curls, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, wearing folklore costume of woolens and silk, undergarments, leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: the character dolls were presented by Marian Kaulitz at a 1908 doll art exhibition in Munich, Germany, and thereafter known as Munich Art Dolls; the series is believed to have inspired the German art character reform movement of the next five years.

Value Points: rare doll in appealing petite size, with fine original painting, expressive lips, original body and body finish. $3400/4500

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118. Set, German Wooden HandCarved Puppets 17" (43 cm.) overall. 4" heads. Each is hand-carved wood head depicting legendary figures with hand-painted details, with attached original cloth costume, wooden hands and lower legs.

Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, late 19th century. Value Points: fine original painting and costume on each, including Punch, Judy, Policeman, King, and Devil. $800/1000

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Jumeau Bte SGDG 14 (head) Bébé Jumeau Diplome d'Honneur (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1888. Value Points: very fine lustrous bisque with deeply defined modeling and rich painting of features, gorgeous antique costume. $4500/6500

120. Delicate French Bisque Premiere Bébé by Emile Jumeau 15" (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, delicately painted lashes, lightly feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with delicately accented pale lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, fine early antique costume, undergarments, stockings, shoes, bonnet. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: 4 (head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body).

Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878. Value Points: rare first period Jumeau bébé with delicate bisque and painting, original body and body finish. $4000/5500

121. French Bisque Bébé Triste by Emile Jumeau, Size 13, in Fine Antique Costume

119. French Bisque Bébé by Emile Jumeau, Size 14, with Beautiful Antique Costume 30" (76 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, lushly painted lashes, dark eyeliner, brush-stroked brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined lips, dimpled chin, separately modeled pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete

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28" (71 cm.) Bisque socket head with very full elongated face, large brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows with feathered details, mauveblushed eye shadow, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth, defined space between the pale outlined lips, separately modeled pierced ears, brunette hand-tied human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 13 (head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, their model bébé sculpted by renown French artist CarrierBelleuse under commission by Jumeau, circa 1882.

Value Points: desirable bébé with most expressive features has very beautiful pale bisque and painting, original body and body finish, antique costume. $11,000/14,000

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122. Exhibition Case of Antique Doll Shoes 50" (127 cm.) x 26". 80 single antique shoes from late 1800s in various styles from early wooden sabots to fashion boots to bébé shoes to character doll shoes, of various materials, are exhibited in a wooden framed wall-hanging case. Excellent condition.

Ex-collection Puppen and Spielzeug Museum of Vienna. $600/800

123. Fine and Early French Bisque Poupée with Cobalt Blue Glass Eyes and Porcelain Arms 18" (46 cm.) Bisque shoulder head with plump facial shape and pale complexion, brilliant cobalt blue enamel eyes, dark eyeliner, daintily painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, un-pierced ears, brunette human hair wig over cork pate, kid poupée body with shapely plump torso, gusset-jointed legs, porcelain arms to above the elbows with sculpted porcelain fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 5 E (shoulder plate). Comments: attributed to Barrois, circa 1858. Value Points: very delicate finest bisque contrasts the rich cobalt blue eyes with dark eyeliner, especially sturdy body and rare porcelain arms, fine antique brown woolen walking suit, bonnet, leather boots. $2500/3500

124. Rare French Bisque Bébé, Series A, by Jules Steiner with Wonderful Expression 20" (51 cm.) Bisque socket head with plump rounded face, brown glass sleep eyes which

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operate from wire lever at back of head, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows with feathered detail, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with prim small lips defined by pronounced outline, pierced ears, blonde lambswool wig over original Steiner pate, Steiner composition fully

jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sie A 3 (incised) Steiner SGDG Paris Bourgoin (red ink script) (black cadeceus stamp on torso). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1882. Value Points: rare early Steiner bébé with wonderful demure expression, finest bisque and soft subtle blush, original rare eyes, original body and body finish, fine antique costume. $6500/8500

125. Petite French Bisque Bébé, Size 00, by Schmitt et Fils with Original Body 14" (33 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump facial modeling, almond-shaped small blue glass enamel eyes, dark eyeliner, short feathered lashes and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, accented lips, pierced ears, blonde lambswool wig over Schmitt pate, composition and wooden eight-looseball-jointed body with straight wrists, flat cut derriere, wearing antique brown woolen dress and accessories, leather shoes with impressed symbol of hot air

balloon and "marque depose", woven bourrelet cap and woven basket. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sch (in shield) OO (head) (body and pate also marked Sch). Comments: Schmitt et Fils, circa 1882. Value Points: fine early Schmitt bébé with exceptional detail of modeling on this petite size, original body and body finish, very choice bisque. $8500/11,000

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knees. Condition: generally excellent, very sturdy and clean original body. Marks: 5 (head and shoulder). Comments: Barrois, circa 1865. Value Points: portrait-like face enhanced by delicate pale bisque, original very sturdy body, wearing very fine original costume, undergarments, woven bonnet, and rare three-strap high boots. $3000/4000

127. Petite French Bisque Poupée with Gentle Smile

by Leon Casimir Bru 13" (33 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, cobalt blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with slightly upturned lips, ears pierced into head, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French kid body with square cut collarette and gussetjointing at hips, knees and elbows, stitched and separated fingers, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: D. Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1865. Value Points: rare early version of the deposed smiling poupée in captivating petite size, brilliant eyes, original wig and distinctive body. $2500/3500

128. French Bisque Poupée in Wonderful Early Costume by Leontine Rohmer

126. Very Beautiful French Bisque Poupée in Wonderful Original Costume 19" (48 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, painted small grey glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with pale outlined lips, ears pierced into head, auburn mohair wig over cork pate, kid poupée body with shapely torso, gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and

14" (36 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, cobalt blue glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, unpierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French kid body with gusset-jointing with typical softer Rohmer system, porcelain arms to above the elbows. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (Rohmer stamp on torso).

Comments: Leontine Rohmer, circa 1860. Value Points: beautiful petite poupée with brilliant eyes, original signed body, rare porcelain arms, and wearing superb antique silk costume and leather boots. $3000/4000

129. Petite French Bisque Poupée in Original Costume 14" (36 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, narrow blue glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid poupée body with gusset-jointing. Condition: generally excellent, body sturdy. Comments: French, circa 1875, attributed to Gaultier. Value Points: charming petite fashion

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lady with original silk patterned gown with fringe detail, undergarments, leather shoes. $1400/1800

130. French Bisque PoupĂŠe by Gaultier in Beautiful Early Costume 18" (46 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, almond-shaped blue glass enamel eyes with darker blue outer rims, dark painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid gusset-jointed body with stitched and

separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 4 (head and shoulders). Comments: French, circa 1875, attributed to Gaultier. Value Points: beautiful pale bisque contrasts the richly decorated eyes, wearing especially pretty antique costume of delicate patterns. $2200/2700

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131. Early Continental Carved Woman with Sublime Expression 27" (69 cm.) All-wooden carved figure of woman with one-piece head, torso and legs, her head tilted very slightly to the side, and with arms having dowel jointing at the elbows, heavily modeled eyelids, brown enamel inset eyes, elegantly shaped nose, closed lips with solemn expression, painted brows, all-around lashes, eyeliner, nostrils, and lips, and with blushed detail on chin and cheeks, pierced ears, brunette human hair, carved blue gown, carved lower legs with defined toes and fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Continental, 18th century. Value Points: the elegantly posed head, downcast eyes, and fine artistic painting of complexion create a sublime portrait, with original silk gown with rich gilt metallic embroidery.

Ex-collection Margaret Woodbury Strong, being sold to benefit the Strong's collections funds. $1700/2500

132. Early German Carved Wooden Character with Extraordinary Expression 24" (61 cm.) One-piece carved wooden head and torso with head tilted upward, deeply sculpted ears, bald pate with painted brown hair, inset enamel eyes in half-moon shape, brown painted hair, fringed brows, closed mouth with downcast lips, blushed cheeks and eye shadow, doweljointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, swivel-jointing at wrists, well-defined toes and fingers. Condition: paint wear on forehead, and lower limbs. Comments: Continental, probably Germany, 18th century. Value Points: most captivating expression and fine artistic original painting, well-sculpted articulated body. Ex-collection Margaret Woodbury Strong, being sold to benefit the Strong's collections funds. $1600/2300

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133. Early Continental Carved Wooden Doll with Wonderful Expression, and Miniature Wooden Doll 23" (58 cm.) Carved wooden shoulder head with plump child-like face, deeply defined eye sockets with painted taupe eyes, heavy eyelids with black eyeliner, fringed brows, refined nose, closed mouth with hint of smile, original glued-on wig with tiny little ringlet curls framing the face, padded armature body, composition lower arms and legs. Condition: original finish, paint flake on forehead. Comments: Continental, probably Germany, 18th century. Value Points: very dear dreamy expression with heavy eyelids, with original silk costume and metallic trim, matching slippers. Included is an all-wooden 8" baby with original finish, enamel eyes, deeply sculpted ears and facial features that are curiously more adult than baby-like. Ex-collection Margaret Woodbury Strong, being sold to benefit the Strong's collections funds. $2000/3000

134. Early Continental Wooden Carved Woman with Fully Articulated Body and Original Costume 28" (71 cm.) All-wooden doll with carved head and torso, perfectly egg-shaped head, elongated throat, inset brown enamel eyes in deeply set sockets, painted brows and eyeliner, elegantly shaped nose, closed mouth with very full lips, well-sculpted lips, hemp hair in long ringlet curls, shapely torso, dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, separately sculpted fingers. Condition: structurally excellent, original painted finish is worn. Comments: Continental, 18th century. Value Points: splendid portraiture with refined features, fully articulated body, and wearing fine original silk costume with silver metallic embroidery, and with matching slippers, undergarments. Ex-collection Margaret Woodbury Strong, being sold to benefit the Strong's collections funds. $1200/1800

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135. Exceptional Continental Wooden Cage-Skirt Doll with Fine Early Original Costume 32" (81 cm.) One-piece carved wooden head and torso with elaborately detailed facial features, elongated throat, shapely torso, on wooden cage base with original wooden platform, armature upper arms, carved wooden hands, original brunette wig in long

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braid, pierced ears, deeply sculpted painted brown eyes with thick dark eyeliner, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line. Condition: original finish, with some flaking on eye rim and chin, two fingers broken. Comments: Continental, late 18th century. Value Points: original finish with very expressive sculpting and painting, the cage-skirt parade doll wears her extraordinary original silk brocade costume with cape, metallic trim, and very elaborate headdress. Ex-collection Margaret Woodbury Strong, being sold to benefit the Strong's collections funds. $2000/3000

136. Early Continental Wooden Lady, Fully Articulated Body and Original Costume 25" (64 cm.) The all-wooden doll has swivel head with dowel connection to torso, slender oval face and elongated throat, sculpted brown hair drawn from face into carved chignon, deeply sculpted eye sockets with well-defined eyelids, painted hazel-brown eyes, aquiline nose, well-sculpted ears and mouth, allwooden body with shapely torso, dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, carved ankle boots, carved fingers in expressive poses and with left hand having an attached wooden pail. Condition: original painted finish throughout albeit with age paint rubs and wear. Comments: Continental, probably southern Germany, 18th century. Value Points: outstanding figure of highly personalized lady with carved hair, fully articulated wooden body, and multi-layered and original costume of silks and homespun, with metallic details. Ex-collection Margaret Woodbury Strong, being sold to benefit the Strong's collections funds. $2000/3000

137. Collection of Early Neopolitan Miniatures, Foods and Accessories 2 ½" (6 cm.) h. cherub head. The earthenware objects are handpainted and sculpted, and include cherub's head, pair of cherub's heads, lamb, and two decorations, along with eight various foods including fish and meats. Generally excellent, one decoration has broken pieces. Neopolitan, early 1800s. Ex-collection Margaret Woodbury Strong, being sold to benefit the Strong's collections funds. $500/800

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138. Early Carved Wooden Donkey from Grand Creche Presentation 21" (53 cm.) All-wooden carved donkey with welldefined features of face, horns and tail, active pose, arranged on original wooden stand with stones.

Excellent condition. Continental, probably Germany, early 1800s.

Ex-collection Margaret Woodbury Strong, being sold to benefit the Strong's collections funds. $400/600 138.

139. Early Continental Carved Wooden Gentleman in Original Costume

26" (66 cm.) All-wooden doll with swivel head, carved strong features of stern-faced gentleman with aquiline nose, firmly set lips of closed mouth, inset brown enamel eyes in deeply set sockets, brush-

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stroked brows, accented nostrils, original wiry-brown hair, all-wooden torso with dowel-jointing at hips, knees, shoulders and elbows. Condition: original finish with age wear and darkening of face, costume pants are very frail, costume overall age dusty. Comments: Continental, 18th century, the gentleman representing aristocracy.

Value Points: original hand-stitched costume with superb greatcoat with medallion buttons, silk waistcoat, wonderful high boots with turned flaps. Ex-collection Margaret Woodbury Strong. $1200/1800

140. German Bisque Lady with Rare Brown Sculpted Hair and Cobalt Blue Eyes

142. German Bisque Lady with Fancy Hair and Sculpted Bodice with Black Cross Necklace

17" (43 cm.) Bisque shoulder head with light brown sculpted hair in an elaborate arrangement of coiled loose braids and ringlet curls, fully sculpted pierced ears, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, closed white bodice with ruffled collar and original hole for insertion of accent brooch, muslin stitch-jointed body, bisque lower arms, fine antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: rarity factors include brown hair, elaborate coiffure, and modeled bodice with hole for jewelry attachment. $800/1000

23" (58 cm.) Bisque shoulder head of adult lady with elaborately sculpted blonde hair having a crown of arranged curls held by a row of black sculpted beads, delicately curled bangs and ringlet curls at the back of her head, fully sculpted pierced ears, painted blue downcast eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, sculpted bodice with ruffled collar, magenta striping and a black cross necklace edged in gilt, early kid stitch-jointed body with stitched and separated fingers, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: regal presence enhanced by luxury decorations on hair and bodice. $600/900

141. Petite German Bisque Lady with Cobalt Blue Eyes, Sculpted Hair Ribbons and Necklace

143. German Bisque Lady Doll with Sculpted Hair in Rare Brunette Color

15" (38 cm.) Bisque shoulder head of adult lady with blonde sculpted hair in an elaborate arrangement of ringlet curls including graduated length curls at the forehead, interwoven with black hair ribbons, fully sculpted pierced ears, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, painted all-around lashes, feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, sculpted dainty gold necklace, muslin stitch-jointed body with bisque lower limbs, painted flat black laced shoes, pretty antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: rare coiffure is enhanced by decorative glaze on the deeply defined curls, rare glass eyes. $500/800

14" (36 cm.) Bisque shoulder head of adult lady with brown sculpted hair in elaborate arrangement, featuring a cluster of curls at the crown held by a sculpted bow, and a chignon at the back encircled by braids, painted cobalt blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, closed mouth, sculpted detail of bodice with tucks and buttons, muslin stitch-jointed body, bisque lower limbs, nice peach silk gown.

Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: rarity factors include brown hair color, fancy coiffure, and modeled bodice. $500/700

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144. German Bisque Gentleman with Sculpted Short Black Hair 13" (33 cm.) Bisque shoulder head with plump face, pale complexion, black sculpted short hair in boyish style with feathering around the forehead, painted cobalt blue upperglancing eyes, black upper eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, well-defined sculpted ears, original muslin body and bisque lower limbs, painted black heeled boots. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: rare model with wonderful expression and finely painted features and hair, original body, blue silk gentleman's costume and top hat. $800/1100

145. German Bisque Lady Doll with Fancily Decorated Hair and Rare Painted Lashes 17" (43 cm.) Bisque shoulder head of lady with pale blonde sculpted hair waved from her face and decorated with a black hair band with tassel tip, and red rose with green leaves, fully sculpted ears with sculpted earrings, painted blue upperglancing eyes with black eyeliner and delicately painted lashes,

accented nostrils, closed mouth with pale accented lips, muslin stitch-jointed body with bisque lower arms and legs, painted purple luster boots with decorative border, nice antique costume.

Condition: head excellent, limbs are original albeit repairs on arms and left leg. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: rarity factors on the beautiful doll include fancy hair ornaments, sculpted earrings and necklace, and painted all-around lashes. $1100/1500

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146. German Bisque Lady Doll, 1039, with Flirty Eyes by Simon and Halbig 19" (48 cm.)

Bisque socket head, blue glass "flirty" eyes, mohair lashes, painted lower lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed lady body with shapely bosom, waist and derriere, slender limbs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SH 1039 7 dep. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1900. Value Points: rare flirty eyes, original wig, body and body finish, wearing wonderful antique couturier gown of green velvet and lace. $900/1300

147. Large German Bisque Doll, 949, by Simon and Halbig with Beautiful Eyes 29" (74 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading, very thick dark eyeliner, painted dark curly lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, blonde mohair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SH 17 949. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1885. Value Points: the large size enhances the deeply modeled features of the rare-to-find early bisque child doll, gorgeous eyes, original body and body finish, beautiful antique costume. $1200/1800

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148. German Bisque "Mein Liebling", Model 117, by Kammer and Reinhardt 18" (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, small brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, auburn mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 117 46. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912.

Value Points: sweet-faced child with gentle expression, fine quality of bisque, original body and body finish, beautiful antique costume. $3000/4000

149. Outstanding German Bisque "Mein Liebling", Model 117, by Kammer and Reinhardt 30" (76 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, dark painted eyeliner, painted curly lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 117 76. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, their model marketed as "Mein Susser Liebling" ("my sweet darling"), circa 1912. Value Points: rare large example of the desirable doll with wistful expression, finest bisque and painting, original body and body finish, beautiful antique costume. $4500/6500

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feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, French composition and wooden fully jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 2 (head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1888. Value Points: most endearing petite size with fine creamy bisque contrasting the brown eyes, original body and body finish, antique costume including cream kidskin boots incised M.B. $3000/4000

152. Collection of Miniature Hats Designed for use on mignonettes or other tiny allbisque dolls, more than 15 little woven or wool hats are preserved in an early French

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150. Pretty French Bisque Bébé by Emile Jumeau, Size 4 14" (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted dark curly lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 5 (and artist checkmarks). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1888. Value Points: pretty wide-eyed bébé has beautiful deep eyes, original body and body finish, dainty antique costume, and original Jumeau shoes (missing soles). $2800/3500

151. Petite Brown-Eyed French Bisque Bébé by Emile Jumeau with Signed Shoes 12" (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, amber-brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes,

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candy box; the hats are mostly undecorated, some with ribbon streamers. Excellent condition. From the French market, circa 1890. $400/600

153. French Bisque Musical Automaton "Little Girl with Basket and Surprise" by Leopold Lambert 20" (51 cm.) Standing upon a velvet-covered platform is a young girl with bisque head, flat-cut neck socket, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark painted curly lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French carton torso and legs, wire upper arms, bisque forearms. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 4 (and artist checkmarks) L.B. (key). Comments: Leopold Lambert, circa 1890. Value Points: beautiful bébé with fine creamy bisque is holding a woven basket in which is nestled a little bird; when wound, the girl turns her head side-to-side, nods, and lifts the lid of the basket as the bird awakens, while music plays. $4500/6500

154. French Bisque Bébé by Emile Jumeau with Brown Paperweight Eyes 23" (58 cm.) Bisque socket head, amber-brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, lushly painted lashes, brush-stroked brows with feathered highlights, accented eye corners, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, auburn mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body, nicely costumed.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 11 (and artist checkmarks on head) Bébé Jumeau Diplome d'Honneur (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1888. Value Points: rarer brown paperweight eyes contrast the fine creamy bisque, original body and body finish. $3200/4200

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155. Beautiful French Bisque Bébé, Series C,

by Jules Steiner in Fine Antique Costume 23" (58 cm.) Bisque socket head with plump round face, very full cheeks, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, very dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked and fringed brows, rose-blushed eye shadow, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate, Steiner composition fully jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sie C 5 (head) J. St. (and cadeceus sign on torso). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1884. Value Points: compelling gentle expression on the plump-faced child with soft rosy blush on cheeks, chin and eyelids, finest bisque, original body and body finish, beautiful antique costume. $5000/7000

156. German All-Bisque Kewpie as Pincushion 4 ½" (11 cm.) All-bisque Kewpie with loop-jointed arms, topknot, side-glancing eyes, blue wings, impish smile, with padded silk costume designed for use as a pincushion. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1915. $300/400

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157. German All-Bisque Character "Didi" Designed by Jeanne Orsini 5" (13 cm.) One-piece bisque head and torso, very narrow blue glass eyes, painted curly lashes, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with wide smile, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs, right arm modeled bent at elbow, painted white stockings and brown one-strap shoes, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent, tiny flake at hip rim of left leg. Marks: J.I.O. c. 1920. Comments: designed

by American artist, Jeanne Orsini, made in Germany, circa 1925. Value Points: fabulous detail of unique facial model with impressed dimples at lip edges, unique pointing finger on left hand. $800/1100

158. German All-Bisque Miniature Doll by Kestner 8 ½" (22 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, slightly parted lips, two square-cut upper teeth, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig, pegjointed bisque arms with modeled bent elbows and curled fingers, pegjointed muscular legs with painted high yellow heeled boots with lacing, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Kestner, circa 1885, the doll is known as "French wrestler" in reference to its muscular shape. Value Points: rare and sought-after doll with beautiful painting and expression. $1200/1600

159. French Bisque Bébé by Leon Casimir Bru in Lovely Rose Silk Costume and Signed Bru Shoes 20" (51 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate with modeled bosom and shoulder blades, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes of great depth, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, slender kid bébé body with kid-over-hinge jointed hips, wooden lower legs, bisque lower arms and hands. Condition: generally excellent, reglue at left wrist, body especially sturdy and fresh. Marks: Bru Jne 9 (head and shoulders).

Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1886. Value Points: delicate bisque and entrancing eyes enhance the rarity of the beautiful bébé, wearing antique rose dress and bonnet. $14,000/18,000

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160. German Wax over Paper-Mache Staatdamen by Dressel in Wonderful Original Costume

Value Points: the beautiful and rare doll wears original fashionable gown with extended train, magenta velvet bonnet, multi-layered undergarments, jewelry. $1200/1700

22" (56 cm.) Wax over paper-mache shoulder head doll in elegant pose, blue glass inset eyes, tinted eyeliner, refined nose, closed mouth, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, muslin body with stitch jointing, composition lower arms and legs, painted red heels. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Holz-masse (and symbol, stamp on thigh). Comments: Cuno and Otto Dressel, circa 1875.

161. German Wax over Paper-Mache Doll with Original Costume and Wig 20" (51 cm.) Wax over paper-mache shoulder head, blue glass sleep eyes,

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tinted brows and lips of closed mouth, blonde mohair wig in original coiffure and with original blue ribbons, muslin stitch-jointed body with composition arms and lower legs, painted fancy brown boots. Condition: generally excellent, some scuffing on toes of boots. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: having original mohair wig, original body, and wearing factory-original fashionable gown with lace trim, undergarments. $800/1100

162. German Wax over Paper-Mache Staatdamen in Fabulous Original Costume 22" (56 cm.) Wax over paper-mache shoulder head, blue glass inset eyes, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig in elaborate coiffure with elaborate braid at the crown, muslin stitch-jointed body with wax over composition lower arms and legs.

Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1880, the fashionable lady was known as "staatdamen", and was created concurrently with the French poupĂŠe. Value Points: pristine original costume in coral silk with black Alencon lace trim, undergarments, socks, and shoes, and original coiffure. $1200/1600

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163. English Wax Child Doll with Endearing Expression and Costume

164. German Wax over Paper-Mache Fashion Lady Doll in Original Wedding Gown

21" (53 cm.) Honey-toned wax shoulder head of plump-faced child, blue glass inset eyes, brown eyeliner and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blonde hair inserted in small tendrils, softly stuffed muslin body with stitch jointing at shoulders and hips, wax lower arms and legs in plump shape. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: English, in the Montanari manner, circa 1870. Value Points: the dainty child wears wonderful antique costume. $1100/1500

20" (51 cm.) Wax over paper-mache shoulder head, blue glass enamel inset eyes, lightly tinted features, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig in arranged curls, muslin stitch-jointed body, paper-mache lower limbs with painted blue boots trimmed with red tassels.

Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1880. Value Points: pretty doll is wearing her original muslin wedding gown with veil and coronet. $700/900

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165. Eight Vintage Tapestry Handbags with Exquisite Designs 8" (20 cm.) l. largest. Each with scenic or floral scene in beautifully woven tapestries, and having silver or gold plate frames. Generally excellent. Early 1900s. $500/800

166. German Wax over Paper-Mache Lady Doll with Rare Inset Teeth 20" (51 cm.)

Thick wax over paper-mache shoulder head, pale blue glass inset eyes with darker blue iris rims, feathered brows, slightly parted lips with four tiny inset eyes, blonde hair inserted into wax, muslin body with wax over papermache lower limbs, green silk

costume. Condition: overall very good, except deep craze on far left side of face to the back shoulder plate. Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: rare modeling of mouth with slightly parted lips and porcelain teeth, beautiful face and hair. $900/1300

167. Exquisite English Poured Wax Child Doll in Original Costume 23" (58 cm.) doll. 33" bed. Poured wax shoulder head with delicately tinted brows, lashes, and mouth, blue glass inset eyes, blonde hair tendrils into wax scalp lending wispy baby hair look, softly stuffed muslin body and upper limbs, poured wax lower limbs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: English, in the Montanari manner, circa 1860. Value Points: exquisite gentle expression, with original body, and multilayered fine antique baby gown, undergarments, woolen knit boots, and lavish lace and silk bonnet. $1700/2200

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168. Carved Wooden Folk Doll with Wonderful Articulation, on Antique Sofa 20" (51 cm.) All-wooden hand-carved doll, socket head with deeply-defined and tinted facial features, carved ears, original coiled braid, unusual 13-piece body with elaborate metal-hinge and string articulation, carved wooden shoes. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: early 20th century, maker unknown, probably American folk art. Value Points: wonderful characterization, ingenious articulation of the folk doll; included is a carved walnut-framed fainting couch with original leather tufted cover. $900/1300

169. American Wooden Fully Articulated Doll by Mason and Taylor 168.

12" (30 cm.) The all-wooden doll with painted complexion and facial features, sculpted short blonde ringlet curls, swivel head, painted blue eyes, black and red upper eyeliner, singlestroke brows, dowel jointing at shoulders, elbows and knees, rivet-jointing at hips, metal hands and feet, painted blue boots. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Mason and Taylor, circa 1880. Value Points: fine original condition of the American doll. $700/1100

170. American Wooden Schoenhut Doll with Painted Teeth 19" (48 cm.) All-wooden doll with carved socket head, decal/painted brown eyes with decorative glaze, painted lower lashes and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, row of painted teeth, original brunette mohair tacked-on wig, allwooden spring-jointed body, nice antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Schoenhut Doll, Pat. Jan.17, '11, USA & Foreign Countries. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1917. Value Points: fine original finish is perfectly preserved, original wig. $600/900

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19" (48 cm.) All-wooden doll with carved socket head, painted complexion and facial features, brown intaglio eyes, white eye dots, black upper eyeliner, feathered brows, closed mouth with coral-shaded lips, original soft brunette mohair tacked-on wig, all-wooden spring-jointed body, nice costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Schoenhut Doll Pat. Jan. 17, '11, USA & Foreign Countries. Comments: Schoenhut of Philadelphia, circa 1912.

Value Points: most expressive features enhanced by fine original finish, original mohair wig. $800/1000

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by Schoenhut with Pet Monkey 19" (48 cm.) All-wooden doll with carved socket head, painted complexion and facial features, intaglio eyes, white eye dots, black upper eyeliner, tinted brows, closed mouth with coral-shaded lips, original blonde mohair tacked-on wig, all-wooden springjointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks; Schoenhut Doll Pat. Jan. 17, '11, USA & Foreign Countries. Comments: Schoenhut of Philadelphia, circa 1912. Value Points: fine original painting, expressive features, original mohair wig, antique costume. Included is a Schoenhut wooden monkey with rare white face, original costume. $900/1200

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173. 18th-Century English Wooden Doll with Enamel Eyes 21" (53 cm.) All-wooden carved doll with bedpost-shaped head, elongated throat, shapely front torso with flat back, cloth upper arms, wooden lower arms with fork-shaped fingers, jointing at hips and knees of simply shaped legs, painted complexion over gesso, black enamel inset eyes, dot-fringe upper lashes, carved pointy nose, primly painted tiny lips, blush spots on cheeks, brunette human hair wig, silk costume. Condition: very good, with few light touch-ups. Comments: England, circa 1760. Value Points: dear expression on the very proper lady with enamel eyes. $2200/2800

174. Two Chinese Wooden Door of Hope Dolls as Bride and Groom 12" (30 cm.) Carved wooden socket head with sculpted and painted facial features and hair, cloth body, wooden hands. Condition: generally

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excellent. Comments: Chinese, Door of Hope, circa 1920s. Value Points: wearing traditional wedding costumes, the bride has rare rounded face with two coiled braids at the back of head decorated with red petal flowers; the groom has side-parted hair with fine feathering around the forehead. $1100/1500

175. Five Chinese Wooden Men Dolls from Door of Hope Mission in Original Costumes 11" (28 cm.) Each has carved wooden head with well-defined facial features, painted black hair, painted black pupils and brows, shaded lips, defined ears, muslin firmly stuffed body, wooden hands. Condition: excellent condition. Comments: circa 1920, from the Chinese Wooden Door of Hope Mission; the costumes were created by the homeless women and children

who were given a home and sustenance by the mission. Value Points: pristine condition of the rare models representing various occupations and social classes of the era, each with original accessories, two with original tags. $1100/1600

176. Chinese Wooden Doll as Bride from Door of Hope Mission 12" (30 cm.) Carved wooden head with sculpted and painted facial features and hair, sculpted black hair in floral-enclosed chignon, tinted eyes and lips, cloth body, wooden hands.

Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Chinese Door of Hope Mission, circa 1920, the doll is wearing traditional wedding costume. Value Points: beautiful vibrant costume with embroidered flowers and elaborate beaded headdress. $700/900

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177. Five Chinese Wooden Door of Hope Dolls in Original Costumes 9" (23 cm.) -12". Each has carved wooden socket head with painted hair and carved and painted facial features, cloth body, carved wooden hands, and each is wearing its silk and cotton costume hand-sewn in the Mission workshops. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Chinese Door of Hope mission, circa 1920s. Value Points: included Amah nanny with carved chignon, older woman with chignon and painted thinning hair at crown, two children (one with side-parted hair), and student with real hair queue. $1100/1500

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excellent. Comments: maker indeterminate, early 20th century, likely German or Swiss. Value Points: wonderful sculpted definition of hair, original body. $500/800

178. Carved Wooden Lady Doll with Original Wooden-Limbed Body

179. Early Carved Wooden Cage Doll with Unusual Throat Carving

18" (46 cm.) Carved wooden shoulder head with oval face, carved hair with deeply incised hair definition, coiled chignon, defined carving of spit curls, carved definition of eye sockets with painted blue eyes, painted all-around lashes, closed mouth, pierced ears, commercial firmly stuffed muslin body, carved wooden lower limbs, antique folklore costume. Condition: generally

18" (46 cm.) All-wooden doll with carved wooden head that is dowel-attached to the torso, carved definition of facial features, outlined eyes, closed mouth, carved horizontal wrinkles in throat, shapely torso, dowel jointing at shoulders and elbows, separately

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sculpted fingers, wooden cage skirt with platform base. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Continental, early 19th century. Value Points: rare diminutive size with folk art style carving. $900/1300

180. Early Continental Carved Wooden Doll with Rare Original Stand and Costume 22" (56 cm.) All-carved wooden doll with one-piece head and torso,

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oval face and elongated throat, painted features with downcast eyes, painted lashes, carved wooden hands, on original attached wooden-dowel framed muslin skirt with carved wooden platform. Condition: very good overall. Comments: Continental, 18th century. Value Points: rare platform, the doll is wearing elaborate original silk brocade costume with embroidered detail, and outstanding early cape with delicate transfer pattern. $1600/2100

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182. French Bisque Bébé, Size 9, by Emile Jumeau in Original Box 20" (51 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, lushly-painted lashes, brush-stroked and multi-feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, shaded and outlined lips, row of porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fullyjointed body. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: Tete Jumeau (red stamp) 9 (incised).

Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1895. Value Points: pretty bébé whose deep paperweight eyes lend an appealing eager expression, original body and body finish, original muslin chemise with lace trim, with original labeled box. $1800/2300

183. French Bisque Bébé Gigoteur by Jules Steiner with Original Boutique Label 18" (46 cm.) Solid domed bisque head with flat-cut neck socket, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, rose-blushed eye shadow, open mouth with two rows of little porcelain teeth, outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, kid-over-carton torso containing clockwork mechanism, hinged hips, composition arms and lower legs.

When wound, the doll waves her arms and legs and cries "mama". Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Magasin des Enfants Jouets et Jeux, Passage De L'Opera Paris (original boutique label). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1880. Value Points:

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charming petite model of the popular doll, with fine antique costume, rare boutique label. $1700/2300

184. French Bisque Poupée by Gaultier in Lovely Antique Costume 15" (38 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, grey glass enamel eyes with darker blue outer rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupée body with gusset jointing, stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 3. Comments: French, circa 1875, attributed to Gaultier. Value Points: the dainty poupée has especially sturdy body, and wears fine antique costume. $1600/1900

185. Pretty French Bisque Blue-eyed Bébé by Denamur 16" (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, lushly-painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, auburn mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, pretty silk costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: E 6 D Depose. Comments: Denamur, circa 1890. Value Points: pretty blue-eyed bébé with original body and body finish. $2600/3200

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186. Pretty Brown-Eyed French Bisque Bébé by Rabery and Delphieu 20" (51 cm.) Bisque socket head with very full cheeks, amber-brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, long painted lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined and shaded lips, dimpled chin, pierced ears, blonde lambswool wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body with straight wrists, ivory silk dress, jewelry, lambswool stole, undergarments, shoes and socks. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: R. 1 D. Comments: Rabery and Delphieu, circa 1885. Value Points: pretty bébé with especially beautiful decoration of lips, deep brown eyes, original body and body finish. $2800/3500

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187. German Bisque Glass-Eyed Character, 549, by Kley and Hahn 15" (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, rounded nose, closed mouth with outlined lips, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K&H (banner) 549 4 Germany. Comments: Kley and Hahn, circa 1912. Value Points: rare model with impish expression enhanced by impressed dimples at lip corners and chin, original factory costume. $1800/2700

188. German Bisque Glass-Eyed Laughing Character by Gebruder Heubach 14" (36 cm.) Pink-tinted bisque socket head, small blue glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth

in wide smile, with modeled tongue and two porcelain beaded teeth, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden fully jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, original firing line at back of head from crown rim. Marks: 3 ½ Heubach (sunburst mark) Germany (and indecipherable model number). Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912. Value Points: great expression of the laughing child enhanced by impressed cheek dimples, nice antique costume. $600/800

189. German Bisque Glass-Eyed Character by Gebruder Heubach 11" (28 cm.) Pink-tinted bisque socket head, tiny blue glass sleep eyes, painted dark curly lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth in very full smiling expression, outlined lips, blonde mohair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully jointed body, nice antique costume. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: Heubach (sunburst) Germany 1 (model number indecipherable). Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912. Value Points: wonderful expression, the very plump cheeks and tiny eyes emphasizing the wide smile. $700/900

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190. German Brown-Complexioned Bisque Child by Heinrich Handwerck 15" (38 cm.) Brown-complexioned bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, black brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, black mohair wig, brown composition and wooden ball-jointed body, nice antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Germany Heinrich Handwerck Simon and Halbig. Comments: Handwerck, circa 1910. Value Points: fine quality of bisque, original body and body finish. $600/800

191. German Bisque Googly, 323, by Marseille 9" (23 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep and side-glancing googly eyes, painted long curly lashes, single-stroke brows, closed mouth with center accent line, brunette mohair wig, composition five-piece toddler body, antique

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costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Germany 323 A 4/0 M. Comments: Marseille, circa 1925. Value Points: delightful wide-eyed imp with original body and body finish. $300/600

192. German Bisque Jubilee Googly, Model 165, by Hertel and Schwab 13" (33 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep and side-glancing googly eyes, painted curly lashes, singlestroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth in wide smiling expression with shaded lips, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side hip jointing, antique costume.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 165/7. Comments: Hertel and Schwab, circa 1915, the model was marketed as "Jubilee" googly. Value Points: captivating expression on the petite-sized googly, toddler body. $1800/2500

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frame body wrapped in cloth, large sculpted wax hands in expressive pose, linen uniform.

Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Mary McEwen, circa 1920, the wax artist learned her trade from her husband's business, McEwen Wax Works, which made wax mannequins for store displays; after her husband's death, McEwen moved to Seattle, and according to legend, began to create miniature wax people using the same techniques employed in her husband's business. For about 20 years, she is said to have produced 100s of these small dolls, each individually sculpted and each entirely made by her. Never marketed, the dolls were only later discovered in her estate. The rare dolls are notable for their distinctive, highly personalized expressions. Value Points: well-preserved model wearing his original costume. $500/800

194. Two American Wax Character Dolls, Father and Daughter, by Mary McEwen 193. American Black Wax Character in Original Costume by Mary McEwen 17" (43 cm.) Hand-sculpted wax head with rich brown complexion, the head affixed to a wire armature for strength, and having brown glass up-glancing eyes, tiny nose, open mouth with very jovial expression, teeth, plump cheeks, bald pate, and on original wire

16" (41 cm.) Each has a distinctive hand-sculpted wax head with light brown complexion, the head affixed to a wire armature for strength, and having brown glass down or side-glancing eyes, tiny nose, closed mouth with firm lips, the girl with very plump cheeks, the father with pronounced ears and bald pate, and on original wire frame body wrapped in cloth, sculpted wax hands in expressive pose, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Mary McEwen, circa 1920, Value Points: especially fine detail of sculpting of the father and daughter with well-preserved original condition. $800/1100

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in pronounced gaze, tiny nose, the larger having closed mouth with firm lips, pronounced ears, and hair brows, and the smaller with wide grinning expression and painted teeth; each on original wire frame body wrapped in cloth, sculpted wax hands in expressive pose, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Mary McEwen, circa 1920. Value Points: presented as musicians, the pair are notable for very animated expressions. $800/1100

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195. Pair, American Wax Black Character Gentlemen

by Mary McEwen 21" (53 cm.) Each has hand-sculpted wax head of older gentleman, one with black complexion, one with amber-brown complexion, their heads affixed to a wire armature for strength, and having brown glass eyes gazing at each other, tiny nose, one with closed mouth having firm lips and strong jaw line, the other with mouth modeled open with teeth and having a wooden pipe in the corner of his mouth, each on original wire frame body wrapped in cloth, sculpted wax hands in expressive pose, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Mary McEwen, circa 1920. Value Points: the engaging companions appear to be realistically discussing the passing scene, each with uniquely sculpted definition of features. $800/1100

196. Two American Wax Character Dolls, The Musicians, by Mary McEwen 18" (46 cm.) - 22". Each of the two men has a distinctive handsculpted wax head with brown complexion, with head affixed to a wire armature for strength, and having brown glass eyes

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Comments: Germany, circa 1900. Value Points: designed to draw attention to a store window or display, the gentleman, when working, turns his head in a jovial manner, taps his walking stick, and moves his jaw up and down. $1200/1800

198. Early 1900s Mannequin Head of Glass-Eyed Man with Three Hats

197. German Attention-Getter Automaton of Black Paper Mache Man 21" (53 cm.) Black paper mache head of cheerful man with brown glass inset eyes, black sculpted brows, pointy nose, hinged jaw, two rows of modeled teeth, tongue, carton torso enclosing mechanism, jointed arms, dressed in wool checkered suit in a very dapper manner. Condition: structurally excellent, original facial finish, mechanism not working.

10" (25 cm.) h. The solid domed mannequin depicting adult man has brown glass inset eyes, thick black painted upper eyeliner and brows, strong nose, closed mouth, sculpted ears, with collar and bow tie. Along with three various hats including two firm-sided black beaver formal hats with silk linings, and a red felt wool hat. Excellent condition. $500/800

199. American Cloth Dolls from the Alabama W.P.A. Project 12" (30 cm.) Each is an all-cloth doll with flat-dimensional face with oil-painted facial features, two with brown upper- or side-glancing eyes, the third with blue downcast eyes, painted lashes, closed mouth, and all with yarn hair in various styles. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: American, circa 1935, the dolls were created by American artists during their

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tenure with the Depression-era Works Progress Administration ( W.P.A.); these particular dolls are the work of the Alabama group. Value Points: pristine preservation of the rare dolls, considered among the finest works of the project, with artful painting and fine original costumes. $800/1200

200. All-Original German Bisque Child "Floradora" by Marseille 17" (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, brunette mohair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Made in Germany Armand Marseille DRGM 246/1 Floradora A 1 ½ M. Comments: Marseille, circa 1900. Value Points: the little name doll wears her factory-original costume including cap, coat and purse with faux-ermine trim. $400/600

201. Mechanical Santa Claus with Feather Tree in Original Costume 27" (69 cm.) Sculpted head of Santa Claus with ruddy cheeks, blue glass side-glancing eyes, with original white fur beard, sculpted hands, with one hand clasping a feathered tree decorated with tinsel and glass balls, and the other with a pointing finger, the original red felt flannel hooded suit encloses a cardboard-wrapped torso with mechanism, paper-mache larger feet. When key wound, Santa nods his head and left hand up and downCondition: generally excellent, mechanism is intact but needs adjustment. Circa 1920. $800/1100

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202. French Game in Original Box "La Petite Maitresse d'Ecole" 18" (46 cm.) x 13". 7" doll. The firm-sided box with colorful illustrations on the lid of an active and busy schoolroom, contains fully fitted interior contents including a bisque doll with cobalt blue eyes, closed mouth, original paper-mache body and costume. Also included are various study guides, certificates of satisfaction, medals, and globe on wooden pedestal. Condition: contents are near mint, some wear to box. Marks: M. D. Paris Depose 17554. Comments: French, circa 1900. Value Points: wonderful and rare toy with a multitude of detailed contents, rare early doll. $1600/2200

203. German Bisque Googly, "Nobbikid" by Marseille in Original Labeled Box 7" (18 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep and side-glancing googly eyes, painted curly lashes, single-stroke brows, closed mouth with shy smile, brunette mohair bobbed wig, five-piece composition body, painted 203 label. socks and black one-strap shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: A 253 M Nobbi Kid Germany. Comments: Marseille, circa 1920. Value Points: sweet impish googly wears original costume and is preserved in original labeled box. $700/900

204. French Bisque "Bleuette" with Original Signed Body 11" (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass eyes, painted lashes, single-stroke brows, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, brunette mohair wig, French composition and wooden fully jointed body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 60 Paris 8/0 (head) 2 (embossed on back torso) 1 (embossed on feet). Comments: Bleuette, circa 1920. Value Points: pretty model of the icon doll, with original body and wig. $700/900

205. German Bisque Glass-Eyed Character, 8550, by Gebruder Heubach 203.

13" (33 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, sculpted light blonde hair with forelock curls, tiny brown glass sleep

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eyes, painted lashes, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, tiny stuck-out tongue, two beaded upper teeth, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully jointed body, antique Scottish costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks 8550 Heubach (in square) Germany 3. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1915.

Value points: rare model with expressive features, especially modeling of the mouth. $800/1000

206. Rare German Bisque Googly "Einco" by Gebruder Heubach

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16" (41 cm.) Pink-tinted bisque shoulder head with very plump round face that corresponds to the round eye socket shape, brown glass inset side-glancing googly eyes, dark eye shadow, brush-stroked brows with feathered detail, auburn mohair wig, muslin body with stitch jointing, composition lower arms and legs, black silk Little Lord Fauntleroy costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Einco Heubach (square) 7 Germany 8764. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1915, exclusive googly model for Eisenmann and Co. Value Points: rare model with wonderful and very expressive features, very choice bisque. $3500/4500

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retouch on side of face, hands and boots repainted.

Comments: Neopolitan, early 1800s. Value Points: superb sculpting of face, hair and beard, fine original costume with metallic fringe and beading. Ex-collection Margaret Woodbury Strong, being sold to benefit the Strong's collection funds. $900/1400

208. Fine Neopolitan Earthenware Lady with Gentle Smile

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207. Large Neopolitan Gentleman in Lavish Original Costume 22" (56 cm.) Earthenware shoulder head of aged man with bald pate, impressed forehead wrinkles, sculpted very full flowing hair and beard, enamel eyes, sculpted thick brows, gaunt cheeks, hempwrapped body, sculpted hands with expressive fingers, painted red boots. Condition: very good, light

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20" (51 cm.) Sculpted earthenware shoulder head turned strongly to the side, having sculpted hair with flowing curls pulled into a coiled chignon, red hair band, enamel eyes with heavily modeled eyelids, tinted brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with gentle smile, hemp-wrapped body, sculpted hands with expressive fingers, painted stockings and leather glued-on shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: especially beautiful face with fine lustrous patina on original finish, superb shoes, elaborate well-detailed costume. Ex-collection Margaret Woodbury Strong, being sold to benefit the Strong's collection funds. $800/1100

painted features, elaborate silk costume; and the man with bald pate, sculpted curls at the sides, enamel eyes, and original silk costume.

Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Neopolitan, early 1800s.

Value Points: very expressive faces and well-detailed hair, original silk costumes. $900/1200

211. Neopolitan Earthenware Angel with Carved Wings

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209. Neopolitan Earthenware Woman with Brown Flowing Hair 19" (48 cm.) Sculpted earthenware shoulder head with brown sculpted hair in long loosely flowing curls, enamel eyes, tinted brows, closed mouth with enigmatic smile, blushed cheeks, hemp-wrapped body, earthenware hands and lower legs with expressive fingers and defined toes. Condition: very good, costume worn, baby finger missing. Comments: Neopolitan, early 1800s. Value Points: very fine detail of hair sculpting. Ex-collection Margaret Woodbury Strong, being sold to benefit the Strong's collection funds. $800/1100

210. Two Neopolitan Earthenware Figures in Original Costumes 12" (30 cm.) Each has earthenware shoulder head with sculpted hair and facial features, hemp-wrapped body and sculpted hands and feet; the woman with brown sculpted hair with chignon and red hair band,

19" (48 cm.) including base.

Earthenware shoulder head of woman with sculpted hair in long flowing wind-blown curls, enamel inset eyes, closed mouth, hemp-wrapped body, earthenware sculpted fingers posed expressively with defined leg musculature and feet. Condition: very good, flake on nose, paint wear on legs.

Comments: Neopolitan, early 1800s. Value Points: the angel has attached carved wooden wings with painted gesso finish and fine feathered detail, silk costume.

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poupée body with gusset jointing at hips and knees, kid-overwooden upper arms, bisque arms to above the elbows, cupped fingers. Condition: generally excellent, left thumb tip chipped.

Comments: French, circa 1865. Value Points: beautiful pale bisque with brilliant cobalt blue eyes, rare body style, fine antique costume. $2800/3500

213. Petite French Bisque Poupée with Lovely Face 12" (30 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, blue glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, 213. accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid poupée body with gusset jointing at elbows, hips and knees, stitched and separated fingers, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1870. Value Points: rare petite size with most gentle expression, original wig, sturdy original body. $1700/2300

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212. French Bisque Poupée with Cobalt Blue Eyes and Bisque Arms 16" (41 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, cobalt blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, ears pierced into head, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid

214. Beautiful French Bisque Smiling Poupée by Leon Casimir Bru with Bisque Hands 14" (36 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, almond-shaped blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with pale accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupée body with square-cut collarette, gusset jointing at hips and knees, bisque hands to the elbows. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: D (head and shoulders).

Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, his deposed model of 1872. Value Points: superb quality

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of bisque and painting, rare petite size with original body and finely sculpted bisque hands, beautiful original silk gown, undergarments, shoes. $3000/4000

215. Petite French Bisque Poupée with Cobalt Blue Eyes

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12" (30 cm.) Bisque shoulder head, cobalt blue glass enamel eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, unpierced ears, blonde mohair wig, kid poupée body with shapely torso, gusset-jointed hips and knees, pretty antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1865. Value Points: pretty poupée with brilliant eyes, sturdy body. $1100/1600

216. French Bisque Poupée with Dehors Neck Articulation and Wooden Articulated Body 17" (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, neck articulation allowing the head 215. to tilt side-to-side and forward and back as well as traditional swivel, blue glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented pale lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, kid-over-wooden body with shapely torso, kid-over-wooden upper arms and legs with dowel jointing, bisque lower arms and legs, bare feet. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1870, with Dehors deposed neck articulation. Value Points: beautiful poupée with rare body style, superb sculpting of bisque hands and feet with blush detail. $3500/4500

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Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1915. Value Points: pretty dolly model with fine matte bisque, original body and body finish. $400/500 217, 218.

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219. German Bisque Child, 1349, Jutta, by Simon and Halbig

29" (74 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, brush-stroked brows with feathered details, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, accented lips with classic impressed dimple on bottom lip, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, nice antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S&H 1249 dep Germany 13. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1900. Value Points: rare model with classic accent dot on bottom lip, impressed dimples at lip corners and chin, original body and body finish. $900/1300

13" (33 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1349 Jutta S&H 3 ½. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1910. Value Points: especially pretty doll with original wig, body, body finish. $600/900

218. German Bisque Child by Kammer and Reinhardt with Pretty Antique Costume

220. German Bisque Flapper Child, 1159, by Simon and Halbig in Original Costume

17" (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, brush-stroked brows with decorative glaze, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, accented lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, pretty lace and cotton antique dress, undergarments, leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Simon & Halbig K*R 43. Comments:

13" (33 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed slender flapper body with elongated limbs, feet posed for high heels. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1159 Simon & Halbig S&H 5. Comments: Simon

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and Halbig, circa 1910. Value Points: all-original doll with rare original body, original bobbed wig, and wearing factoryoriginal dress, red fur-trimmed coat, cloche, heeled shoes. $500/700

221. German Bisque Child, Model 69, by Handwerck with Original Signed Body 24" (61 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, nicely costumed. Condition:

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generally excellent. Marks: 69-12 Germany Handwerck 4 (head) Handwerck Germany (body).

Comments: Handwerck, circa 1910. Value Points: beautiful bisque on the classic dolly model, original body and body finish, original wig. $400/600

222. Pair, German Bisque Googlies, 9573, by Gebruder Heubach 7" (18 cm.) Each has bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with impish smile, brunette mohair wig, composition five-piece body with painted shoes and socks. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 9573 Heubach (in square) Germany.

Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1920. Value Points: rare little imps are so delightful as a pair, with original bodies and costumes. $900/1200

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223. All-Original American Composition Shirley Temple

by Ideal in Original Box 18" (46 cm.) All composition with socket head, green sleep eyes, real lashes, painted lashes, open mouth, four teeth, impressed dimples at lip corners, blonde mohair wig with ringlet curls, composition five-piece body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Ideal N&T Co. Shirley Temple 18. Comments: Ideal, circa 1935. Value Points: near mint condition of the celebrity doll, with original tagged pink organdy pleated dress, undergarments, shoes, socks, and with original Shirley Temple box. $600/900

224. All-Original French Cloth Child Doll by Raynal 18" (46 cm.) All-cloth doll with pressed and painted facial features, brown painted sideglancing eyes with white accents and glazed highlights, brown eye shadow, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with two accent dots on bottom lip, brunette mohair wig, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, Raynal, circa 1930. Value Points: near mint condition with beautiful blushed cheeks, white organdy communion gown with ruffles and lace, veil, undergarments, socks and shoes. $800/1200

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226. Set, American Composition Dionne Quintuplets by Alexander in Original Scooter 7" (18 cm.) Each of the five dolls is all composition, with socket head, sculpted and painted brown curly hair, painted brown side-glancing eyes, painted facial features, closed mouth, five-piece body. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: Alexander (doll). Comments: Dionne Quintuplets, Alexander, circa 1935. Value Points: the dolls wear original pastel piquĂŠ romper suits, matching bonnet, brass name tag, shoes and socks (one shoe missing), and are presented in their original labeled wooden scooter. $700/900

227. American Artist Portrait Doll by Dewees Cochran in Knit Costume 12" (30 cm.) Of latex composition, having socket head and five-piece body, painted blue down-glancing eyes, thick dark upper eyeliner, painted curly upper lashes, fringed brows, closed mouth with accented lips, brunette human hair wig, knit costume. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: D.C. (head and body). Comments: studio doll

by American artist, Dewees Cochran, circa 1950s. Value Points: well-preserved and rare American artist doll with wistful expression, fine original painting. $700/900

225. German Bisque Character, 260,

by Kestner with Original Lashes 25" (64 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, dark eyeliner, painted dark curly lashes, incised eyeliner, accented nostrils, open mouth, shaded and accented lips, four porcelain teeth, dimpled chin, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, nice antique costume.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: made in Germany JDK 260 64. Comments: Kestner, circa 1915. Value Points: bright-eyed child with bright rosy cheeks, rare original lashes, original body and body finish. $600/900

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229. 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, lightly feathered brows, accented nostrils on tiny nose, closed mouth with outlined pale lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, eight-looseball-jointed body with twill-overcomposition torso, 229, 230, 231. legs and upper arms, composition lower arms, straight wrists, antique embroidered muslin dress, undergarments, bonnet, rose shoes, socks. Condition: early faint hairline at right side of head, otherwise excellent.

Marks: 1. Comments: Emile Jumeau, his premiere bébé model, circa 1877. Value Points: very rare early bébé with dramatic large eyes, rare original body. $1500/2100

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228. German Bisque Closed Mouth Child with Rare Original Body 17" (43 cm.) Solid domed bisque shoulder head, large blue glass inset eyes, lushly painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, pierced ears, original blonde mohair wig, commercial body of peach twill with stitch jointing at hips, knees and shoulders, with additional kid wrap at knees, blue twill bodice, stockings, and arms, leather sewn-on shoes, rick-rack decorative trim. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: TR (intertwined) 6.

Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: pretty child with closed mouth, and with near mint rare original body. $400/600

230. German All-Bisque Miniature Doll by Kestner 7" (18 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, two square-cut upper teeth and one lower, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, shapely torso, pegjointed bisque arms and muscular legs, painted white socks with scalloped rims, black heeled ankle boots, nice silk costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 102. Comments: Kestner, circa 1880. Value Points: beautiful face on the rare early all-bisque, spiral threading of eyes, rare boot style. $500/700

231. German All-Bisque Miniature Doll in Original Costume 5" (13 cm.) Bisque swivel head on bisque torso, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted shoes and socks.

Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1890. Value Points: the little boy wears his completely original Marquis costume. $400/500

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232. German Bisque Closed Mouth Child by Kestner with Original Bébé-Like Kid Body 13" (33 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, brunette mohair wig, kid body in plump bébé-like shape, with gusset jointing at elbows, hips and knees, bisque forearms, pretty antique velvet costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 6. Comments: Kestner, circa 1885. Value Points: pretty child with original wig perfectly matching her brows, very sturdy original rare kid body. $500/800

233. German Bisque Child with Closed Mouth by Kestner 11" (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes with spiral

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threading, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, brunette mohair wig, early composition body with jointing at shoulders, hips and knees, straight wrists, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 5. Comments: Kestner, circa 1880. Value Points: wonderful petite size of the demure little girl, closed mouth, original wig, body and body finish. $1200/1500

234. Petite German Bisque Child, 149, by Kestner with Original Body 9" (23 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, four upper teeth, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed body with straight wrists, nice antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: made in Germany 149.

Comments: Kestner, circa 1910. Value Points: pretty child with lovely bisque, original deluxe wig over plaster pate, original body and body finish. $400/600

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235. Beautiful French Bisque Bébé by Leon Casimir Bru 18" (46 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate with modeled bosom and shoulder blades, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, slightly-modeled brushstroked brows with feathering, rose-blushed eye shadow, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with very full outlined lips, heart-shaped upper lip, pierced ears, French kid bébé body with scalloped-edge collarette, Chevrot-hinged legs, kid-over-wooden upper arms, bisque forearms with exquisitely-sculpted fingers.

Condition: dime-sized chip at the bottom of back neck socket, left baby finger broken at knuckle. Marks: Bru Jne (head) (original paper label on body). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1885. Value Points: the desirable bébé face with tiny sculpted tongue tip, lovely expression, original body. $7000/11,000

236. Beautiful French Bisque Bébé, Circle Dot Model,

By Leon Casimir Bru, in Fine Early Costume 24" (61 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, defined teeth, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig over cork pate, gusset-jointed plump kid bébé body, bisque lower arms and hands, lovely silk and woolen costume, bonnet, undergarments, leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent, body very firm and sturdy albeit some darkening of kid.

Marks: Bru Jne 8 (head, with incised circle/dot symbol) Bru Jne No.8 (shoulders). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, an early model bébé from the venerable firm, circa 1882. Value Points: rare exhibition size for the model and of finest quality bisque and painting, highly defined sculpting especially around the eyes mouth and chin, sturdy original body, exquisitely sculpted perfect hands. $16,000/23,000

237. An Especially Captivating French Bisque Bébé Triste by Emile Jumeau in Rare Size 10 22" (56 cm.) Bisque socket head with very full cheeks and chin, brown glass paperweight inset eyes with heavily modeled eyelids, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve-blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and multi-feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined pale lips, separately modeled pierced ears, extended-length auburn mohair

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wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, plump limbs. Condition: generally excellent, a small flake at upper forehead (under wig). Marks: 10 (head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1884, from the commissioned sculpture by Carrier-Belleuse, the model known as BĂŠbĂŠ Triste in reference to her wistful expression. Value Points: rare size of the beloved model has especially beautiful painting around the eyes, rare wig, original body and body finish, and fine antique brown velvet dress with burgundy trim, bonnet, undergarments and shoes. $12,000/17,000

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stitch-jointed body with sculpted hands and sewn-on stockings and leather boots. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: beautifully detailed coiffure, rare original commercial body, wearing fine antique blue cotton sateen day dress. $600/900

239. German Bisque Fashionable Lady with Cobalt Blue Eyes 19" (48 cm.) Solid domed bisque shoulder head with oval face, elongated throat, small oval cobalt blue glass eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, ears pierced into the head, kid body with stitch jointing at elbows, shoulders, hips and knees, antique costume comprising woolen jacket, blouse, skirt, bonnet, undergarments, shoes, carrying pocket watch trimmed with coral beads. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1880. Value Points: the dramatic cobalt blue eyes beautifully contrast the pale complexion. $800/1200

238. German Bisque Lady with Blonde Sculpted Hair in Fine Antique Costume 19" (48 cm.) Bisque shoulder head of lady with blonde sculpted hair in arranged short curls at either side of forehead, and crowned with a loosely woven braid, sculpted pierced ears, painted blue downcast eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, original muslin

240. Petite German Bisque Boy with Sculpted Hair and Glass Eyes 10" (25 cm.) Bisque shoulder head turned to the right, painted blond short hair in boyish fashion, cobalt blue glass eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, muslin stitch-jointed body, bisque lower arms and legs, painted yellow ankle boots with brown trim and buttons and purple tassels, nicely costumed in purple velvet suit. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: excellent bisque, brilliant blue eyes, original body with rare boots. $300/500

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249. German Bisque Lady with Dresden Flower, Sculpted Bodice and Glass Eyes

by Kling 20" (51 cm.) Bisque shoulder head with blonde sculpted hair in arranged curls decorated with a Dresden bisque yellow rose and four leaves, blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth with accented center line, pierced ears, sculpted white ruffled collar with beaded trim, muslin stitch-jointed body with leather arms, sewn-on stockings and leather boots, silk and lace costume, undergarments. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 135-6. Comments: Kling, circa 1870. Value Points: rarity factors include maker's mark, Dresden flower, sculpted bodice and glass eyes. $900/1300

250. Rare German Bisque Lady Doll with Elaborately Sculpted Hair Decorations 13" (33 cm.) Bisque shoulder head with very pale complexion, slender face, elongated throat, black sculpted hair waved away from face with feathering detail, sculpted snood decorated with blue and white ribbons, and green and purple plumes, painted blue eyes in defined eye sockets, red and black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, firmly stuffed muslin body and kid arms, lovely antique gown. Condition: restoration to shoulder plate (only). Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: rare model with exquisite facial modeling and very rare hair ornamentation. $700/900

251. German Bisque Doll with Sculpted Shirt and Boyish Hair 21" (53 cm.) Bisque shoulder head with very pale bisque, blonde sculpted hair waved away from face in casual manner, sculpted ears, painted bright blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, closed mouth, blushed cheeks, sculpted white shirt and collar with gilt accents and blue striped tie, muslin stitch-jointed body with sculpted hands, sewn-on high leather boots with tassel trim, antique body. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: rare very pale blonde hair, sculpted bodice, rare original body. $700/900

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252. German Porcelain Doll with Very Endearing Homely Face

254. German Porcelain Lady Doll with GiltAccented Snood 19" (48 cm.) Pink-tinted porcelain shoulder head, black sculpted hair captured in a modeled snood with gilt-accented bows at each side, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, singlestroke brows, accented nostrils, blushed cheeks, new muslin body with porcelain limbs, pretty silk costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1865. Value Points: rare gilt accents on the modeled snood. $500/700

20" (51 cm.) Thick paste porcelain shoulder head with very full lower cheeks and thick throat, brown-toned black sculpted hair in arranged finger curls, painted blue downcast eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, accented nostrils, closed mouth, muslin body with stitch jointing at shoulders and legs, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, some body wear. Comments: Germany, circa 1860. Value Points: appealing expression of homely lady with shy, yet proud, expression. $600/900

253. German Porcelain Doll with Rare Brown Eyes and Antique Costume

255. German Porcelain Doll with Sculpted Brown Curls and Hair Band 22" (56 cm.) Porcelain shoulder head, brown sculpted hair with short ringlet curls arranged around the forehead and tucked behind the fully sculpted ears, with arranged ringlet curls at the back tumbling onto her shoulders, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, singlestroke brown brows, closed mouth with center accent line, muslin stitch-jointed body with sewn-on brown striped stockings and brown leather boots, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: the rare light brown hair has an elaborate and deeply sculpted coiffure, original body with rare style stockings and shoes. $700/900

18" (46 cm.) Thick paste porcelain shoulder head with black sculpted center-parted hair, waved behind the fully sculpted ears into short ringlet curls, painted brown downcast eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with petite demure smile, muslin stitch-jointed body with leather arms, stitched and separated fingers, antique costume and undergarments, leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1860. Value Points: dear model with rare brown eyes and deeply sculpted hair. $600/900

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256. Rare Early German Porcelain Lady with Brown Sculpted Hair 18" (46 cm.) Hand-pressed pink-tinted porcelain shoulder head of lady with oval face and very strong elongated throat, brown sculpted hair drawn smoothly around the sides of her face, looped under her sculpted ears and formed into a braided chignon at the back, painted shaded blue eyes, black upper eyeliner with heavily modeled eyelids, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with full lips, muslin stitch-jointed body with sewn-on blue leather boots, leather arms, beautiful silk gown with embroidered flowers, undergarments. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: 7 (incised, and pencil inscription inside shoulder plate). Comments: Germany, circa 1850. Value Points: superb sculpting with commanding presence, rare brown hair, beautiful painting. $1800/2500

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257. Early German Bisque Doll with Closed Mouth by Simon and Halbig 19" (48 cm.) Solid domed bisque shoulder head, elongated face, brown glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, pierced ears, closed mouth with center accent line, muslin stitch-jointed body with sewn-on stockings and red leather shoes, bisque forearms, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: S & H. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1885. Value Points: early closed mouth doll with original early body. $800/1100

258. Two Doll-Sized Mannequins and Mannequin Head 30" (75 cm.) largest. Each mannequin body with lady-shaped torso is

firmly stuffed and is posed on a wooden or metal pedestal, one with pleasing red fabric cover, and the other signed J.R. New York. Along with a linen-covered mannequin head form with painted facial features. Excellent condition. Early 1900s. $600/800

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259. Six Vintage Beaded Purses 8" (20 cm.) largest. Five are beaded bags with elaborate silver or gold-plated frame (one marked Whiting and Davis, another marked Mandalian) with rich beaded patterns and scalloped or fringed detail; the sixth purse of chain link, marked Anna Spencer and German silver. Early 1900s. Very good/ excellent condition. $500/800

260. German Paper-Mache Doll with Enamel Eyes and Fine Antique Costume 22" (56 cm.) Solid domed paper-mache shoulder head with painted black pate, black enamel inset eyes, painted all-around lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, brunette mohair wig, muslin stitch-jointed body, leather arms. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: Germany, circa 1860. Value Points: fine original finish on the gentle-featured lady, with beautiful antique linen gown, undergarments, bonnet, leather shoes. $900/1300

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hands. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bébé Gesland 5 Rue Beranger Paris (body stamp).

Comments: attributed to Pintel and Godchaux, with deposed Gesland body, circa 1895. Value Points: pretty wide-eyed bébé with rare body, wearing fine antique lace costume that may be original. $1100/1500

262. German Bisque Child, 69, by Heinrich Handwerck with Rare Mohair Lashes 23" (58 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lower lashes, accented nostrils, open mouth, accented lips, four porcelain teeth, dimpled chin, pierced ears, mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 69-12x Germany Handwerck 4. Comments: Heinrich Handwerck, circa 1900.

Value Points: rare mohair lashes, original body and body finish, lovely antique costume. $600/800

263. French Bisque Bébé "Dep" with Original Chemise and Signed Jumeau Shoes

261. French Bisque Bébé with Signed Gesland Body 15" (38 cm.) Bisque swivel head on composition shoulder head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted long curly lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, row of porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French padded stockinette over metal armature body, composition

15" (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lower lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, shaded and accented lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, French composition and wooden fully jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: dep 4. Comments: Jumeau/SFBJ, circa 1900. Value Points: fine luminous bisque, original body and body finish, original muslin chemise, and with Jumeau woven stockings and moss-green leatherette shoes signed with bee symbol and Paris Depose 5. $800/1100

264. French Bisque Bébé Jumeau with Amber-Brown Paperweight Eyes 16" (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, amber-brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette hand-tied human hair wig over cork pate, French

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composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau 7 Bte SGDG (and artist checkmarks, head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1888. Value Points: brilliant eyes enhanced by luminous patina around the sockets, original body and body finish, original Bébé Samaritaine muslin chemise. $2800/3800

265. French Bisque Bébé with Original Chemise and Shoes by Emile Jumeau 17" (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, lushly painted lashes, brush-stroked brows,

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accented nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair handtied wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 7 (head, and artist checkmarks). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1888.

Value Points: lovely creamy bisque with luminous finish, deep paperweight eyes, original body and body finish, original Jumeau chemise, maroon socks, and signed shoes "Bébé Jumeau Depose 7". $2800/3800

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brows, closed mouth with accented lips, brunette mohair wig, firmly stuffed body with jointing at shoulders and hips, velvet hands. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Chad Valley (original paper label). Comments: England, Chad Valley, circa 1930s. Value Points: unusual facial model of their signature Royal Guard doll, with fine original costume. $400/600

266. English Felt Character Doll in Original Uniform

by Chad Valley 19" (48 cm.) Pressed and painted facial features on swivel head, narrow blue painted outlined eyes, white eye dots, single-stroke

267. Vintage Grey Woolen Cadet Uniform with Brass Horn Of fine grey wool, the cadet uniform is decorated with black and gold braid, and rows of brass buttons and is decorated with various medallions and badges. Included is a brass horn.

Excellent condition. $200/400

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268. Child's Vintage Green Serge Uniform and Brass Horn

270. Vintage Child's Blue Woolen Swim Suit To fit larger child or small adult. Of thick blue knit wool, the one-piece suit has matching jacket, with wooden buttons, and aqua grosgrain ribbon. Very good condition, some moth wear. $200/400

Olive-green serge uniform with epaulets and flap pockets is decorated with various badges, medallions, and vintage photograph of soldier. Along with brass horn. Excellent condition. $200/400

269. Child's Vintage Blue Twill Sailor's Costume with Brass Horn

271. Child's Vintage Cotton Native American Costume To fit child about 10-12 year. Of apple-green cotton, the two piece costume is trimmed with colorful fringe and has a matching feathered headdress. Excellent condition. $200/400

To fit child about 10 years. Of fine navy blue twill, including middy jacket with white and red stripes, and matching pants, along with "First Marshall" medallion.

Included is a brass horn.

Excellent condition. $200/400

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272. Swiss All-Wooden Doll by Huggler in Rare Large Size 29" (74 cm.) All-wooden doll has socket head, carved hair with well-defined comb marks and braided coronet all around the head, sculpted ears, painted brown sideglancing eyes in deeply set eye sockets, dark upper eyeliner and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with hint of smile, shapely torso, dowel jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, painted shoes, wearing folklore costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Huggler of Switzerland, circa 1930. Value Points: rare large size and beautifully sculpted hair. $1100/1500

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275. American Wooden and Lithographed Dollhouse by Bliss

273. German Wooden Butcher Shop with Contents and Butcher 14" (36 cm.) The wooden building has a second floor apartment and open store front below which is fitted with numerous paper-mache meats and supplies, along with a paper-mache butcher in original costume. The second floor has lithographed-paper cover which simulates bricks, windows and architectural trim. Very good condition. German for the French market, circa 1900. $800/1200

274. German Wooden Toy Stable with Horses and Cart 17" (43 cm.) l. The wooden stable with lithographed-paper cover has a slant-back roof, second floor hay loft with opening double doors, four horse stanchions with iron feed racks, and a center compartment for wooden fourwheeled cart. Included are five brown horses. Good condition, play wear overall. Germany, circa 1900. $800/1100

20" (51 cm.) excluding chimney.

The wooden twostory dollhouse has lithographed paper cover simulating shingles, siding, lattice work, railings, and other architectural details, as well as a front porch with shaped column posts that extends across the entire front, with set back side room, front gable and two opening front doors, each with Bliss label. The front hinges open to two floors, each with one room, with original papers and curtains. Good condition, with play wear, original papers albeit worn on interior and exterior. American, Bliss, circa 1900. $1400/1800

276. Pair, American Carved Wooden Folk Dolls from W.P.A. Artist Workshops 13" (33 cm.) Each has one-piece chip-carved head and torso, painted complexion and facial features, brown eyes, fringed lashes, closed mouth with defined lips, glued-on hair, fully jointed limbs with dowel articulation at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, and the woman with extra string jointing at the ankles, each in nice cotton costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Max (incised on the back torso of man). Comments: from the Arkansas state artist's projects, during Depression Era, circa 1935, designed to provide jobs as well as inculcate arts and crafts into local communities; the carved wooden dolls were prevalent in the Arkansas project. Value Points: particularly rare example of W.P.A. dolls. $500/800

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277. Pair, Large French Stockinette Character Dolls by Bernard Ravca 17" (43 cm.) Each has stitch-shaped stockinette face with painted facial features, shaded eyes, smiling expressions, blush-tipped nose, white mohair hair, on armatureframed padded stockinette body. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Bernard Ravca, France, circa 1920, the artist later relocated to the United States; this example is from his earlier work depicting typical peasants of the French Brittany countryside.

Value Points: wonderful artistry in painting, stitch shaping, body poses, and costumes and accessories depicting the kindly old country couple. $700/900

278. Three Native American Dolls by Mary Francis Woods 10" (25 cm.) Each has hand-sculpted face of crepe paper over plaster with unique expression on each, oil-painted features, bead eyes, black mohair wigs, cylinder armature body with wooden feet for standing, the bodies wrapped in authentic

flannel blankets with accessories. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Mary Frances Woods, Portland Oregon, circa 1920s, an excellent reprint of an early article about the artist appears in Coleman's Collector's Encyclopedia of

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279. 19th Century Folk Art Noah's Ark Toy with Animals 18" (46 cm.) l. Of wood with natural finish in various tones, the wooden ark has four shuttered windows which slide open and closed, and a removable roof for access to interior in which the hand-carved animals and people are stored. There are 16 pairs of animals including cows, horses, elephants, dogs, birds and more, and 2 people. Excellent condition, a few chips on animals. Late 1800s. $700/900

280. Rare American Paper-Mache Doll by Ludwig Greiner 18" (46 cm.) Paper-mache shoulder head of young lad with sculpted short brown hair, very large painted blue eyes glancing to the right, painted eyeliner and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, muslin stitch-jointed body with leather arms, nice antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Greiner's Patent Doll Heads No. 3 Pat. March 30, '58, ext '72. Comments: Ludwig Greiner, Philadelphia, circa 1875. Value Points: very unusual expression and hairstyle with rare brown color, original Greiner label on the most appealing lad. $500/800

281. French Automaton "Elderly Lady Drinking Tea" Attributed to Vichy 24" (61 cm.) Seated upon a high-back wooden chair is a paper-mache elderly woman with incised wrinkles, brown glass eyes, leather eyelids, sculpted brows, hinged jaw, row of porcelain teeth, grey hair, wire spectacles, carton torso and legs in seated pose, wire upper arms, papermache hands, holding a tea cup and saucer in her hands. When wound, she lifts the tea cup to her mouth as though about to drink, and her eye lids open and close while jaw hinges open.

Condition: the mechanism functions slowly, fine professional restoration to the face. Comments: French, attributed to Vichy, circa 1890. Value Points: well-sculpted face lends charm to the realistic everyday activity. $5000/7500

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282. Set, American Carved Wooden Puppets from W.P.A. 10" (25 cm.) -12". Each is all-carved wood, with socket head, block torso, loosely jointed legs, cloth upper arms, carved wooden lower arms, attached to original puppet wires with wooden handles. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: American, circa 1935, the puppets were created as part of the W.P.A. program to provide jobs, and, simultaneously, stimulate interest in developing arts and crafts skills. Value Points: especially fine quality of workmanship on the set of puppets depicting ten different persons. $800/1100

283. Set of American Folk Art Paper-Mache Hand Puppets from W.P.A. Art Projects 22" (56 cm.) (fully extended length). Each has hand-sculpted head with textured finish depicting a different character from Chinese theatre, each having uniquely sculpted features including hair, mustache, eye expression, and mouth, and each with amber-tinted complexion and original cloth hand puppet costume. Condition: generally excellent, costume worn away on one, original painting well preserved on all. Marks: WPA Museum Extension Project (stamp on costumes of four). Comments: circa 1930s, created as an aspect of the Depression Era Works Progress in which artists were given projects aimed at developing American folk arts and customs. Value Points: rare one-of-a-kind works with original insignias and fine state of preservation. $600/800

284. American Earthenware Portrait Doll of Ben Franklin from W.P.A. Program 15" (38 cm.) (excluding base). Sculpted earthenware figure of Ben Franklin posed standing, his left arm akimbo and holding a stack of books, with sculpted hair, and facial features, painted small brown eyes, and wearing original costume.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Benjamin Franklin Topeka West Hi School (taped label on base). Comments: American, historical portrait doll from the W.P.A. program, circa 1935. Value Points: well-rendered historical portrait with original finish. $400/500

285. Rare Large German Bisque Character, 211, Size 20, by Kestner 23" (58 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, very thick dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, short feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, open mouth, outlined lips, two porcelain upper

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teeth, modeled tongue, brunette mohair bobbed wig over plaster pate, composition baby body. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: Q made in Germany 20 211 JDK 20.

Comments: Kestner, circa 1912. Value Points: rare grand size, outstanding sculpting of dimples and laughter lines, finest quality of bisque, original body and body finish, antique yellow cotton romper suit with duckling applique. $800/1100

286. Three American Paper-Mache Storybook Puppets from W.P.A. Artists 16" (41 cm.) Depicting Flopsy, Mopsy and

Farmer, each with paper-mache oversized heads having distinctive sculpting and painting, the bunnies with attached tall ears and green or brown painted eyes and buck tooth, cloth costumes, and carved wooden paws; and the Farmer with large googly-shaped eyes, applied beard, painted white hair and brows, with carved wooden hands and boots. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: from the Pennsylvania branch of the W.P.A. program designed to give work to starving artists during the Depression Era, circa 1935. Value Points: delightfully painted storybook figures in bright vivid colors, with original costumes. $800/1000

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American Character Doll in Original Costume from W.P.A. Project 14" (36 cm.)

Sculpted head with painted complexion and facial features, inset sockets with brown painted eyes, closed mouth with downcast lips, firmly-stuffed cloth body, wearing original 287.

288. folklore costume.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Mo project WPA (original paper label). Comments: American, circa 1935, from the Missouri workshops of the WPA artist project. Value Points: highly characterized face with artistic painting. $300/500

288. American Carved Wooden Doll from W.P.A. Project 12" (30 cm.) Carved wooden shoulder head of adult man with center-parted painted brown hair, painted blue eyes with white accents, closed mouth, cloth body, wearing original costume with leather apron. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: American, circa 1935, from W.P.A. program. Value Points: artistic painting and sculpting, original costume. $300/500

289. American Earthenware Portrait Doll from W.P.A. Project

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13" (33 cm.) Earthenware shoulder head with sculpted brown painted hair, painted brown eyes with brown eyeliner, thick brown brush-stroked brows, closed mouth, firmly-stuffed cloth body, wearing black woolen suits. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: American, circa 1935. Value Points: well-sculpted and painted features on the one-of-a-kind doll. $300/600

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290. American Carved Wooden Historical Doll from W.P.A. Project 17" (43 cm.) Carved wooden socket head, sculpted pageboy-style hair, sculpted facial features, defined eye sockets, sculpted brows, closed mouth with defined teeth, sculpted moustache and goatee, all-wooden fully-articulated body, Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: American, circa 1935, created during the era of W.P.A. projects aimed at inspiring interest in American culture and history, as well as development of art talents among the unskilled. Value Points: carved wooden sculpture of historical personage, with original finish. $500/700

291. Pair, American Composition Dolls in Original Folklore Costumes from W.P.A. Project 16" (41 cm.) Each has composition sculpted shoulder head and hair, painted facial features, deeply-defined eye sockets, closed mouth, firmly-stuffed muslin body. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: Missouri WPA Museum Project (silver button inside man's vest). Comments: American, circa 1935, from the Missouri branch of W.P.A. doll artist project. Value Points: especially fine detail of modeling of the couple, with wonderful detailed costumes such as woman's stockings, and black vest. $700/900

292. Pair, American Hand-Sculpted Man and Woman in Superb Costumes from W.P.A. Project 16" (41 cm.) Each has sculpted one-piece head, torso and legs of slender proportions, depicting a regal man and woman, with

painted hair, jointed shoulders. Condition: generally excellent, paint rub on woman's nose.

Comments: created under the auspices of the W.P.A., circa 1935, probably from the Connecticut workshops. Value Points: the couple are wearing outstanding original velvet costumes, the woman with elaborately beaded coiffure. $800/1100

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293. Vintage American Doll by Edwina Fallis with Extremely Rare and Important Documentation 27" (69 cm.) overall. 6" head. Composition sculpted head with textured complexion, grey sculpted hair, painted blue eyes with black upper eyeliner, thick brows, closed mouth, strong chin line, cloth body and wearing black taffeta dress. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: made by Edwina Fallis, proprietor of the Fallis Toy Shop of Denver, Colorado in the early 1900s. Edwina created her own dolls in a material similar to the Munich Art Doll, and especially emphasized "dolls representing the beloved characters of children's literature" according to a scrapbook issued by her. In this scrapbook are 25 vintage studio photos of dolls that could be custom-ordered from the artist. The scrapbook is included with the doll, along with a book "When Denver and I Were Young" by Edwina Fallis, and with a wooden artist palette with three model heads from the artist illustrating the production of the dolls. $2000/3000 Shown are 3 of the 25 tipped-in photographs in the scrapbook.

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