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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. 8" Very Rare Petite and All-Original French Bisque Bébé, Series C, 4/0, by Jules Steiner 3. 16" Beautiful French Bisque Poupée with E.B. Signature, Rare Bisque Arms 7. 13" Petite French Poupée in Lovely Original Blue Silk Costume, by Auguste Dehors 9. 36" Outstanding Grand French Bisque Bébé by Leon Casimir Bru with Signed Bru Shoes 10. 15" French Bisque Deposed Smiling Poupée with Rare Bisque Hands, Size D, by Leon Casimir Bru 12. 17" Beautiful French Bisque Poupée with an Elaborate Set of Ormolu and Turquoise Jewelry 28. 19" Extremely Rare and Stunning French Bisque Bébé "H" by Halopeau 36. 21" Very Beautiful French Bisque Bébé Brevete by Leon Casimir Bru 50. 33" Very Rare and Spectacular French Bisque Bébé Triste by Jumeau, Size 16, in Original Costume 60. 26" Gorgeous and Very Rare French Bisque Bébé A.T. by Thuillier with Original Signed Wig 69. 19" All-Original French Bisque Poupée by Jumeau with Beautiful Large Eyes 78. 15" French Bisque Bébé Jumeau, Size 6, in Original Jumeau Costume and Signed Bébé Jumeau Shoes 80. 20" Beautiful French Bisque Bébé by Denamur with Delicate Cafe-au-Lait Complexion 94. 28" Extremely Rare and Wonderful French Bisque Bébé, Series F, by Jules Steiner 110. 29" An Outstanding French Bisque Bébé, Size 12, by Leon Casimir Bru 113. 13" Outstanding All-Original French Amber Bisque Poupée with Elaborate Costume and Bisque Arms 129. 18" Early French Bisque Portrait Bébé by Emile Jumeau with Very Beautiful Expression 134. 13" French Bisque Bébé E.J. by Emile Jumeau with Splendid Eyes 136. 14" All-Original French Bisque Poupée in Suit of Armor as Joan of Arc (Jeanne d'Arc) 144. 18" Very Rare and Beautiful German Bisque Character, 111, by Simon and Halbig 158. 20" German Bisque Character Doll, 115A, by Kammer and Reinhardt with Very Rare Ebony Complexion 163. 20" Very Rare and Beautiful German Bisque "Pretty Peggy" by Grace Corry Rockwell 180. 24" French Bisque Bébé Jumeau in Lovely Aqua Silk and Lace Dress and Signed Jumeau Shoes 189. 12" Petite French Bisque Premiere Bébé by Emile Jumeau 190. 11" Rare and All-Original Petite French Bisque Bébé "Mascotte" by May Freres 195. 15" Lovely French Bisque Brown-Eyed Bébé, Known as Circle Dot Model, by Leon Casimir Bru 202. 19" All-Original French Bisque Bébé Teteur with Signed Bru Baby Bottle 203. 16" Very Beautiful French Bisque Bébé E.J., Size 7, by Emile Jumeau 207. 24" French Bisque Bébé Steiner, Figure A, in Antique Costume with "Au Bon Marche" Labeled Bonnet 230. 16" Rare Model German Bisque Doll, XI, with Closed Mouth by Kestner

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with accented lips, accented nostrils, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate, Steiner composition body with jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips, and knees. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S. C 4/0 (incised) Steiner Bte SGDG Bourgoin (red script) (eyes also signed Steiner).

Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1884. Value Points: very dear and precious petite doll is all-original, with rare signed Steiner eyes, original body and body finish, softest original wig, and wearing a wonderful original rose silk dress and frilly bonnet, with original undergarments, shoes, and socks. $6000/9000

2. Wonderful French Miniature Millinery Shop "Modiste" with Original Furnishings and Hats 14" (36 cm.) x 14" closed. The wooden-framed shop with Art Nouveau shape of store front arches has lithographed paper cover and gilt lettering "Modiste". The two side wings hinge open to reveal the richly filled store shelves and floor, containing two chairs, eight decorated antique bonnets, various other hat forms awaiting decoration, hat boxes, maple wood

1. Very Rare Petite and All-Original French Bisque BĂŠbĂŠ, Series C, 4/0, by Jules Steiner 8" (20 cm.) Bisque socket head, Steiner deposed blue glass sleep eyes which operate from wire lever at the back of head, painted dark lashes, brush-stroked brows, accent dots at eye corners, closed mouth

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miniature hat stands, ribbons, boxes of bonnet decorations, supplies, and trim. Standing in the store is an all-bisque doll with painted yellow stockings and bobbed hair, a large bow in her hair as she appears to contemplate her first bonnet.

French, circa 1910, an outstanding and well-preserved shop in desirable diminutive size. $1600/2400

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3. Beautiful French Bisque Poupée with E.B. Signature, Rare Bisque Arms 16" (41 cm.) Pale bisque swivel head on kid-edged shoulder plate, cobalt blue glass enamel inset eyes, thin dark eyeliner and delicately painted lashes, blushed eye shadow, arched brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center line between the pale outlined lips, ears pierced into head, brunette mohair wig, kid poupée body with shapely torso, gusset jointing at hips and knees, kid-over-wooden upper arms, bisque arms to above the elbows with sculpted curled fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: E. 4 B. Comments: Barrois, Paris, circa 1860.

Value Points: very beautiful gentle demeanor with lovely complexion and eyes, very sturdy original body with rare bisque hands, lovely silk gown with ice blue silk lappets trimmed with soutache, undergarments, and leather boots. $2800/3500

4. Outstanding Original French Toilette and Jewelry Ensemble for Poupée in Original Box 9 ½" (24 cm.) x 5" box.

The heavy paper stock box with lithographed paper cover centering an image of a beautiful woman opens to reveal original well-fitted luxury accessories for small bébé or poupée, comprising bone fan with fretwork and handpainted blue silk panels; double-strand pearls; pearl earrings; chatelaine with lorgnette, watch, and pearl penknife; wooden handled mirror and matching brush; blue silk framed powder puff; and hat pins. French, circa 1875, perfectly preserved, a rich assortment of miniature accessories and jewelry in their original presentation signify the French taste and talent for these luxury objects. $800/1200

5. All-Original All-Bisque Mignonette for the French Market, with Ormolu Mirror 5" (13 cm.) doll. 7" mirror. All-bisque with swivel head, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, closed mouth with accented center line, long blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque long and slender arms and legs, painted white stockings and blue two-strap heeled shoes, wearing store-original aqua silk dress with lace trim, undergarments, and lavish bonnet.

Condition: generally excellent. Comments: for the French market, circa 1885. Value Points: all-original sweet-faced doll, along with very fine antique ormolu mirror with bead trim, on hinged elaborate frame, allowing mirror pivot. $800/1100

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6. German Painted Tin Carriage with Original Sunshade by Maerklin 9" (23 cm.) Of heavy tin with painted aqua and cream finish, having gilt edging and painted gilt garlands with blue flowers, double-spoked wheels, metal undercarriage and handle, wooden hand grip, original wire-framed silk shade which can open and close, lace blanket, and pillow. Condition: generally excellent, some frailty to original sunshade.

Comments: Maerklin, Germany, circa 1890. Value Points: beautifully preserved luxury toy with appealing stylized Art Nouveau decorations. $1200/1700

7. Petite French PoupĂŠe in Lovely Original Blue Silk Costume, by Auguste Dehors 13" (33 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, with Dehors articulation of the neck allowing side and front nodding as well as swivel movement, cobalt blue glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line on the lips, ears pierced into the head, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid poupĂŠe body with gusset jointing at hips and knees, stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 0. Comments: Auguste Dehors, circa 1866, who deposed his remarkable system for head articulation in that year, allowing realistic posing of the head. Value Points: especially appealing facial expression, rare neck articulation, original wig, body, beautiful original blue silk gown, undergarments, leather boots, and bonnet. $2300/2800

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8. French Glass Dome with Porcelain Vase of Silk Flowers 21" (53 cm.) The tall glass dome resting on original wooden ebony base conserves a petite porcelain vase with profusely painted decorations and contains a wonderful arrangement of colorful silk flowers of many varieties. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: French, circa 1885, the talents of French artisans created these splendid silk flowers, their color choices, petal shapes, and accents providing apt substitutes for real flowers during cold winter months.

Value Points: veritable works of art under glass, this example wonderfully preserved. $300/500

9. Outstanding Grand French Bisque Bébé

by Leon Casimir Bru with Signed Bru Shoes 36" (91 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate with sculpted bosom and shoulder blades, large brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked and feathered brows with shaded detail, shaded nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with beautifully outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French kid bébé body with kidover-wooden upper arms, bisque arms from elbow downward, kid-over-metal hinged hips, wooden lower legs. Condition: generally excellent, fine restoration to left forefinger and elbow joint. Marks: Bru Jne (head) Bru Jne N. 14 (shoulder). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1885. Value Points: an outstanding example of the most desirable model, not only for its grand size which allows superb sculptural definition, but also for finest quality of bisque and painting, original very sturdy body, and gorgeous antique costume of fine silks, antique floral corsage, leather signed Bru Jne shoes. $29,000/38,000

10. French Bisque Deposed Smiling PoupĂŠe with Rare Bisque Hands, Size D, by Leon Casimir Bru 15" (38 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, pale blue inset eyes with darker blue outer rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, arched brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented line between the lips, pierced ears, original blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupĂŠe body with square cut collarette, gusset jointing at hips and knees, bisque arms to the elbows, lovely silk gown with seed pearl applique, undergarments, stockings, and

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leather boots. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: D (head and shoulders). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, the model was deposed by him in 1872, having distinctive smiling expression.

Value Points: rare body style with beautifully sculpted hands, fabulous original wig, finest painting of facial features including subtle blushing of lips. $3000/4000

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Outstanding French Chaise-àPorteur with Elaborate Gilt Trim and Painted Fragonard Genre Scenes

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19" (48 cm.) The wooden sedan chair with elaborate bombe shaping of the sides has glass windows and hinged door, and antique dark green bronze painted finish, gesso sculpted designs including scalloped emblems at the corners, and having oilpainted scenes in the genre of Fragonard on all sides; the silklined interior has silk upholstered bench. Generally excellent.

French, mid-19th century, an especially fine example of the chaise-à-porteur with elaborate original finish. $1600/2100

12. Beautiful French Bisque Poupée with an Elaborate Set of Ormolu and Turquoise Jewelry 17" (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head with plump lower cheeks and chin, on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, small blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading and darker blue iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, distinctive pointy-tip nose, closed mouth with wellaccented lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair over cork pate, kid poupée body with gusset jointing at elbows, hips and knees, stitched and separated fingers, lovely aqua silk and lace gown, undergarments, and cream kidskin leather boots. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1867. Value Points: very beautiful pale bisque with expressive pert features, sturdy body, and fine costume accentuated by a set of ormolu and turquoise jewelry comprising necklace, bracelet, earrings, and hairpins. $3000/4000

lock and key on drop-front writing surface, and six interior niches. Included are two early miniature books, Pearls, from the American Tract Society, and DeutschEnglish Dictionary published in Leipzeig. Excellent condition. French, early 1800s. $800/1100

14. 18th Century Early English Wooden Doll in Very Rare Grand Size 29" (74 cm.) One-piece carved wooden head and torso, egg-shaped head with centered tiny carved nose, painted over gesso complexion with blush spots on cheeks, fringed brows, thinline mouth, black enamel inset eyes, brunette human hair, elongated throat, flat-backed torso and shapely bosom, cloth upper arms, wooden lower arms with elongated fork-shaped hands, dowel jointing at hips and knees, wearing antique costume including fine quilted petticoat, ruffled neck gown and cap, stockings, needlepoint slippers. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: English, circa 1780. Value Points: commanding presence of the grand lady with beautiful painting is softened by her piquant expression. $9000/13,000

13. Early Maitrise Miniature Secretaire of Exotic Burled Rosewood and Ebony 14" (36 cm.) The finely crafted maitrise secretaire of rich mahogany has burled rosewood veneers on door fronts with triangular inlays on hidden drawer, black ebony columns at the sides, black ebony ball feet, bone escutcheon with working

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15. French Black-Complexioned Minstrel Playing Banjo by Vichy 31" (79 cm.) Standing in a jaunty yet sophisticated manner upon a velvet-covered flat base with gilt ball feet is a blackcomplexioned paper mache man with highly characterized features, brown glass eyes, black sculpted brows, broad nose, very full lips with hidden hinge at lower lip, row of teeth, black fleecy hair, slender carton torso and legs, wire upper arms, and paper mache hands posed to hold the banjo. When 15 detail wound, he moves his head in a complicated manner, his lower lip moves, and he strums the banjo, while musical tunes play.

Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Vichy, circa 1890. Value Points: rare Vichy automaton, with especially fine detail of facial sculpting and having original finish, original antique silk costume. $9000/13,000

16. Fine All-Original French Automaton "The Monkey Marquis' Evening in the Garden" by Phalibois 27" (69 cm.) Arranged upon a wooden ebony platform is an arched garland trellis in which a paper mache glass-eyed monkey, costumed as an aristocratic Marquis gentleman, is seated at a velvet-covered iron table with fringe trim, holding a goblet in one hand and a cigarette in the other; the entire vignette is under a glass dome. When wound, and strings pulled, the Marquis alternately sips from his goblet and smokes his cigar, while his lips move as though speaking and head turns from side to side and around, while two musical tunes play. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Jean Phalibois, France, circa 1875, the depiction of the French aristocrats as costumed monkeys was a popular theme allowing a gentle mocking of the habits of that upper society. There are ten movements and two tunes. Value Points: superb luxury automaton is in wonderfully preserved condition, with exceptional silk costuming, and most delightful contrast of satirizing set against elegant ambiance. $8000/12,000 16 details

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17. Rare and Unusual Small Wooden Gentleman with Carved Moustache 9" (23 cm.) Carved wooden swivel head on wooden block torso, carved short hair with tousled forelock curl onto the forehead, painted complexion and facial features, blue downcast eyes, pointy chin, painted moustache, cloth upper arms and legs, carved wooden hands and yellow boots. Condition: structurally excellent, some retouch to paint at sides of head. Comments: Southern Germany, late 1700s. Value Points: especially fine detail of hair, moustache, original silk costume. $800/1100

18. Petite German Paper Mache Doll with Rare Body

19. Two Petite Grodnertal Fully Articulated Wooden Dolls

5 ½" (14 cm.) Paper mache shoulder head with deeply sloping shoulders, sculpted hair drawn smoothly to the back of her head, painted large eyes, closed mouth, on original firm muslin body with carved wooden lower limbs with painted orange shoes, and wearing original gauze costume.

Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1820. Value Points: rare early doll with original finish, body, and costume. $600/900

5" (13 cm.) - 6 ½". Each doll is all-wooden with one-piece head and shapely torso, egg-shaped head, painted black hair and tiny centered facial features, elongated throat, wooden limbs with articulation at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees. Condition: generally excellent, larger has some wear on original finish. Comments: Grodnertal, circa 1840.

Value Points: the smaller with wonderful detail of painted hair curls and tuck comb; the large with (frail) original costume. $1100/1500

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19.1. Early and Very Rare French Paper Mache Candy Container in the Shape of Recamier 7" (18 cm.) l. The paper mache box, shaped as a French recamier with gracefully shaped sides and upholstered seat, has superb engraved paper cover with colorful designs including blue red-winged cranes centering a garland-framed lyre at each head-rest; a hidden pull-out drawer at the base was originally used as a container for luxury candies. Excellent condition.

French, circa 1850, rare early candy box. $600/900

20. Outstanding Southern German Carved Wooden Gentleman in Original Linen and Silk Costume 34" (86 cm.) All-carved wooden doll with one-piece head and torso, strong jawline and well-defined nose, well-defined eye sockets with painted brown eyes accented by brown upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, stern expression on the closed mouth, pointy chin with painted moustache, gluedon curly hair, cloth-padded torso, doweljointed shoulders, elbows, hips, knees and ankles, carved oversized hands. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: Southern Germany, circa 1800. Value Points: finely preserved original condition, superb carving with excellent definition of facial planes, full body articulation including ankles, and wearing fine original costume of homespun linen and silk, and with original heavy leather shoes. $4500/6500

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painting variations, one with small eyes and more downcast lips, the other (closely resembling K*R's 109 art character Elise) with larger eyes and very full lips; both with near mint original bodies. $4000/6500

22. German Bisque Dollhouse Soldier in Elaborate Original Costume 21. Wonderful Pair of German Composition Art Character Dolls by Marian Kaulitz 13" (33 cm.) Each has heavily textured composition socket head with painted complexion and facial features, blue/grey eyes, upper eyeliner, lightly tinted brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with pouting expression, light brown or brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Munich Art Dolls from the studios of artist Marian Kaulitz, circa 1908, whose dolls are considered the forerunners of the sought-after art doll movement of the next five years; each wearing her original traditional costume. Value Points: having familial resemblance, yet the dolls have modeling and

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7" (18 cm.) Bisque shoulder head of adult man with brown painted hair and elaborately sculpted thick moustache with curled tips, painted facial features, muslin body, bisque lower limbs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1890. Value Points: rare and very elaborate original costume with rich gilt paper trim and medals, black velvet jacket, boots, and sword. $600/900

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23. Very Rare German Bisque Doll Head With Detachable Hair Piece 5" (13 cm.) Pale bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, light brown sculpted hair waved from her face with very full wings, and captured to the back with a detachable cluster of ringlet curls, slender face and elongated throat, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, red upper eyeliner, painted lashes, single-stroke brows, closed mouth with center accent line, fully sculpted pierced ears.

Condition: generally excellent, small flake at bottom rim of pate.

Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: very rare model with detachable hair piece, beautiful pale bisque. $1100/1500

24. All-Original Rare German Bisque Lady as Sewing Companion 7 ½" (19 cm.) Bisque shoulder head with blonde sculpted hair waved from her head in elaborate pageboy curls and held by a gilt-edged blue headband, painted facial features with bright cobalt eyes, closed mouth, sculpted earrings and black cross necklace, muslin body, bisque lower limbs, painted purple lustre boots, wearing original elaborate folklore costume and coiffe. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: in rare presentation as "Lady's Sewing Companion", having attached thimble holder and with woven basket as pincushion. $800/1100

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large bowl, oval platter, round platter, four glass accessories, and silverware service for four, all still tied with blue bows onto original rose backing. Excellent throughout except gravy bowl reglued on base, chip on rim of blue decanter, and roughness of edges of glass salts. French, circa 1885, an extensive luxury service indicative of French banquets of the era. $700/1000

26. Charming French Brown Faux Fur Poodle as Candy Container 9" (23 cm.) The paper mache reclining poodle has brown faux fur cover, amber glass eyes, nose, tongue, long fluffy tail and having a removable head for access to the candy container interior. Condition: generally excellent, few worn patches of fur at paws. Comments: French, circa 1900. Value Points: rare candy container form with wonderful expression, perfectly sized for doll display. $300/500

27. French Ebony-Wooden Tall-Back Arm Chair with Tapestry Seat 16" (41 cm.) The wooden tall-back chair with ebony finish has fancily carved spindles and legs, ball finials, curved arms, and having upholstered tapestry seat. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1885. Value Points: very unusual model with richly carved spindles and original upholstery. $400/600

28. Extremely Rare and Stunning French Bisque Bébé "H" by Halopeau

25. Elaborate French Child’s Dinner Service in Original Presentation Box 19" (48 cm.) x 14” box. The light-wooden box is covered with blue leatherette finish and gold lettering “Service Faience”, trimmed with silver handles and accents, and hinges open to a well-fitted interior comprising a blue and white faience dinner service, with decorations of flower boxes and flowers. Included are 30 plates for various servings, eight soup bowls, two covered tureens, gravy boat, footed compote,

19" (48 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head with oval-shaped face and plump cheeks, large pale blue glass paperweight eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, mauve blushed eye shadow, painted lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth, defined space between the outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body with straight wrists, wearing lovely yet worn blue velvet princess-style dress with braid and lace trim, undergarments, leather boots, earrings, fine silk and lace bonnet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1 H. Comments: Aristide Halopeau, circa 1884, the successor to the prestigious Barrois firm created bébés from about 1877 to 1890 in very limited numbers; the heads were commissioned from Frayon of Montreuil, the painting of faces is known to be by Barnard, a wellknown artist. Value Points: few models of the Halopeau bébé exist, this example with spectacular eyes enhancing the captivating expression, original body, and body finish.

Ex-collection Mildred Seeley. $30,000/40,000

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29. All-Original French Bisque Musical Automaton "Little Girl with Fan and Flowers" by Lambert 20" (51 cm.) Standing upon a velvet-covered base is a bisquehead doll with brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted dark lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, carton torso and legs, wire upper arms, and bisque forearms. When wound, she turns her head from side to side and daintily fans herself while two tunes play. Condition: generally excellent, left arm can be adjusted to lift floral bouquet. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 4 (head) Coppelia [and] Vienna Moussaka (handwritten paper label on base). Comments: Leopold Lambert with original bisque head

by Jumeau, original silk costume from the studio workshops of Eugenie Lambert, circa 1890. Value Points: beautiful original aqua silk costume with Alencon lace trim and silk ribbons, matching original very fancy bonnet, shoes and socks, and holding original silk fan and silk flowers. $8500/11,000

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30. Outstanding French Musical Singing Bird by Bontems in Octagonal Bronze Gilt Cage with Porcelain Panels 20" (51 cm.) An octagon-shaped bronze bird cage with very rich gold finish has eight arches held by ribbed columns and surmounted by sculpted bronze winged birds; the cage rests upon a bronze base with eight intricately framed porcelain hand-painted panels by Sevres, each depicting a romantic pastoral scene in the 18th century manner. The bronze base contains a highly intricate mechanism that operates from a keywind and lever at the side. Inside the cage is a bronze perch upon which is posed a richly feathered bird which, when wound, realistically flits its head from side to side, feathers its tail, and chirps a lovely bird song. Condition: generally excellent, mechanism functions well. Marks: Bontems Paris (bird perch). Comments: Bontems, Paris, circa 1885. A reviewer of the 1878 International Exposition in Paris said this of the Bontems exhibition: "Monsieur Bontems is both a mechanic and a naturalist.

He must have spent his childhood wandering through the forest, running through the thickets, or lying under the bushes. He has studied the minutest details of birds' behavior and the most subtle modulations of their songs. He knows how they beat their wings, flutter their tails, raise their crests, swell their breasts, launch into song, their notes pure, vibrant, joyous or melancholy."

Value Points: a luxurious and very rare offering from the prestigious Paris firm with detail of gilded bronze cage enhancing the beautiful sound and movement of the bird. $18,000/25,000

31. French Sevres Porcelain Jardiniere with Two Singing Birds and a Butterfly by Bontems 19" (48 cm.) The gold-rimmed Sevres porcelain jardiniere, which is exquisitely hand-painted with branches of flowers and two colorful winged birds, is resting upon an ebony wooden base with tiny claw feet, and is filled with a luxurious arrangement of colorful silk flowers, berries, and leaves.

Perched atop the arrangement is a feathered blue bird, while a smaller bird perches below, and a butterfly is hidden in the leaves. When wound, the smaller bird begins to chirp while alternately fluttering its side wings and then tail feathers, and moving side to side. The larger bird remains silent, but the smaller bird persists, and eventually the larger bird begins to respond, at first with a delicate chirp, then a light flutter of tail feathers, then eventually chirping and turning its head side to side. Meanwhile a butterfly, hidden in the leaves, flutters back and forth. Condition: generally excellent, mechanism functions well. Comments: Bontems, Paris, 1880. Value Points: superb example of Bontems' felicitous presentation of most realistic nature sounds and movements within luxurious French porcelain work. $12,000/18,000

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32. Very Rare French Automaton "Vive La France" for 1889 Paris International Exposition 24" (61 cm.) A petite 14" bisque-headed doll with brown glass paperweight eyes, beautifully painted features, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, slender carton torso and legs, metal upper arms, bisque forearms, silk and lace costume including slippers and cap, is balanced on one foot, posed upon a blue paper mache globe, her other foot posed freely as though merrily dancing, and her arms waving a French flag and silk ribbons in the French national colors. The paper mache globe is decorated with blue velvet stars and is attached to a blue velvet-covered base with gilt metallic and blue cord trim. When wound, music plays, and she appears to dance and then re-balance on the globe which tips back and forth (see photo of hidden groove). Meanwhile her torso leans side to side, her head alternately leaning and her right arm waves the ribbons.

Condition: generally excellent, faint hairline at side right neck rim (under lace collarette), mechanism and music function well. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau 1 (head). Comments: French, circa 1889, the automaton was likely inspired by the 1889 International Exposition in Paris, the little girl appearing to invite people to the fair, while celebrating her host country of France. Value Points: very rare automaton, of which few are known to exist, with charming presence and movements. $6000/8000 32 detail

34. Elaborate Silk and Lace Bébé Bonnet with Rosebud Trim 6" (15 cm.) h. 3 ½" face width. The wire-framed bonnet is lavishly covered with ivory silk and then overlaid with bands of ruffled lace, with wide ribbon bands at the crest, and long streamers; a cluster of tiny closed rosebuds and leaves cascades down the back of the bonnet. Excellent condition. French, circa 1885. $300/500

35. Two French Silk Sachets with Hand-Painted Scenes 10" (25 cm.) x 7", 11" x 9". Each is of fine silk with richly padded lining and outlined with rose or blue cording, one with painted scene of tower alongside a lake with cattails and lilies, and the other with a painted blue bird with white flowers. Generally excellent. French, the elegant sachets were presented in luxury Parisian ladies' shops, designed to preserve dainty hankies or lingerie, circa 1890. $400/600

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33. Gorgeous French Bébé Bonnet with Original Important Milliner's Label 9" (23 cm.) h. 4" face width. The multi-ribbed wire-framed bonnet is lavishly draped in dotembroidered tulle which forms into a large flounce 33 detail at the crown and is decorated with rows of braided white pearl-beads. The bonnet has original label of Maison F. DuFour, L. Lamy Successors in Paris, which won a Gold Medal at the 1867 Paris Exposition according to the label. Excellent condition. Circa 1880. $500/800

36. Very Beautiful French Bisque Bébé Brevete by Leon Casimir Bru

21" (53 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate with modeled bosom and shoulder blades, very plump lower cheeks and chin, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading and darker iris rims, thick dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, mauve-blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with pale outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, plump kid bébé body with gusset jointing at hips and knees, kid upper arms, bisque lower arms and hands. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bru Jne 7 (head) Bru Jne No, 7 (shoulders). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1878, the first period bébé by that illustrious firm. Value Points: rare early model with superb sculpting, bisque, complexion and painting, very sturdy original body with perfect hands, fine antique blue velvet dress, bonnet, undergarments, and leather shoes. $12,000/17,000

37. Rare Pair of French Bisque Busts by Sevres Depicting the Storybook Figures "Jean Qui Rit" and "Jean Qui Pleure" 9" (23 cm.) The bisque busts, each with deeply sculpted curled short hair and facial features, including sculpted laughter or crying crinkles at the eye corners, painted row of tiny teeth, and well-detailed ears, are mounted on cobalt blue pedestals with gilt trim, that are attached to gilt and marbleized plinths with tiny ball feet. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, Sevres, circa 1880, representing "Jean Qui Rit" ( John who

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laughs) and "Jean Qui Pleure" ( John who cries), the storybook figures from the 1865 children's book of Comtesse de Segur. The models became so famous from this book that they were used in various presentations over the coming decades, in one instance as the faces of the double-faced bĂŠbĂŠ by Leon Casimir Bru. Value Points: wonderful historical storybook figures, this particular pair is notable for outstanding detail of sculpting and painting. $2000/3000

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dress and bonnet, marked "Mabel"; and blue-eyed girl with socket head, five-piece paper-mache body, wearing brown muslin dress with lace trim and matching hat, marked W&Co 121.

Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: Germany, circa 1900. Value Points: the dolls are preserved, unplayed with, in original boxes. $500/700

40. Collection of Eleven German All-Bisque Dolls in Store-Original Costumes 3 ½" (9 cm.) Each is allbisque with blue glass inset eyes, painted features, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, jointed bisque arms and legs with painted socks and shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments:

38. French Wooden Schoolroom with Seven All-Bisque Students 18" (46 cm.) x 11"h. x 7"d. The wooden-framed schoolroom opens to reveal a well-fitted scene with study posters on the walls, teacher's desk with globe of the world, large slate board for teacher, two small slate boards, dunce desk, and three double desks with attached benches. Along with seven German all-bisque dolls with glass eyes, jointed limbs and original school costumes. Condition: generally excellent except wear to lithographed floor paper.

Comments: French, circa 1900. Value Points: charming setting with bisque dolls and detailed accessories; the room, with architectural schoolroom details on the front closed panel, is designed with slant "roof" to also function as an actual writing desk surface for young child. $1100/1600

39. Pair, All-Original German Bisque Child Dolls 5" (13 cm.) and 13". Each has bisque head, glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, open mouth, four teeth, blonde mohair wig; including brown-eyed girl with shoulder head, muslin body, wearing factory original blue cotton 39.

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Germany, circa 1900. Value Points: the little dolls are all-original, each wearing original store costume of little school child, and are wonderfully preserved. $800/1200

41. German Bisque Googly, 253, by Marseille 7" (18 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass side-glancing googly eyes, painted lashes, short-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with shy smile, brunette mohair wig, composition five-piece body, pretty (frail) silk dress, bonnet, shoes, and socks. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 253 Germany A 10/0 M. Comments: Marseille, circa 1925. Value Points: dear mischievous expression on the shy-faced googly. $300/500

42. Original Presentation Box with School Children and School Accessories 9" (23 cm.) dolls. 10" x 21" open. A firm-sided box with lithographed paper cover including scenes of "La Petite Ecoliere" (little school girl) and "Le Petit Ecolier" (little school boy) opens at the center and folds out, to form a presentation of two little bisque dolls, in matching boy and girl school costumes, along with various school accessories including notebooks, satchels, maps, folios, teacher's award certificates, and a wooden-pedestal world globe. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: for the French market, circa 1910, presented in a Paris department store catalog as Etrennes holiday gift. Value Points: perfectly preserved state of the wonderful presentation. $1200/1500

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superb original silk costume with elaborate ribbon and gold rick-rack trim comprising tunic, jacket, and long pants, with fan, silk hankies, silk slippers on high stacked heels, and “liangbatou” transitional hairstyle decorated with flowers, beads, and embroidered bands. $1300/1700

44. A Sister Doll to the Preceding with Variations of Costume and Accessories 20" (51 cm.) including hair and heels. Bisque socket head, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, dimpled chin, pierced ears, French composition and wooden body with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: 4. Comments: French, circa 1900. Value Points: extraordinary detail of the costume with long jacket having gold buttons and metallic-edged jacket, royal bird emblems, red silk skirt edged with ribbons, silk trousers, fringed high stacked heels, and “liangbatou” transitional hairstyle decorated with beads, and embroidered bands. $1300/1600 43.

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21" (53 cm.) including hair and heels. Bisque socket head, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, dimpled chin, pierced ears, French composition body with jointing at shoulders and hips.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 9/0. Comments: French, circa 1900, where the fascination with Eastern cultures and costume was at a height, influenced by the International Expositions of the past decade. Value Points: the doll wears

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trim. He holds a colorful striped ball in his hands and another dangles from the ceiling. When wound, two musical tunes play (partial label on the back), and he vigorously lifts his head up and down, twists the ball in his hands and, each time the ball descends toward his feet, he kicks it back up with both feet. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1875. Value Points: wonderfully preserved musical automaton whose realistic movements are enhanced twice-over by their reflection in the side mirrors. $6000/9000

14" (36 cm.) h. x 16" w. A very deep shadowbox with gold leaf wooden frame is designed as a heavily draped theatre with mirrored sides and gilt trim. Lying on the stage is a bisque-headed man with uniquely sculpted and painted features to represent a Chinese man, having narrowed eyes, furrowed brows, and long curling moustache, having wooden torso and legs, metal hands, and lavishly costumed in original blue and ivory silk troubadour costume with gilt paper

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46. Large German Bisque Portrait of Chinese Baby, Model 243, by Kestner 18" (46 cm.) Bisque socket head with amber-tinted complexion and blushed cheeks, small brown glass sleep eyes in demi-moon shape, black painted lashes and brows with feathered detail, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth with shaded lips, two porcelain upper teeth, impressed dimples, black human hair, amber-tinted composition bent limb baby body, wearing fine antique silk costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: L made in Germany 14 JDK 243 (head) Made in Germany (body). Comments: Kestner, circa 1915. Value Points: very fine quality of bisque with flawless complexion, original body with fine original body finish. $3000/4000

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10" (25 cm.) White bisque head depicting a jester with long hook nose, blue glass inset eyes, painted facial features, lace collar and silk jester cap, white mohair wig, attached to a weighted paper mache ball. When tipped, the ball rolls around in topsyturvy fashion, but never tips over. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: French, circa 1890. Value Points: charming toy in unusual presentation. $700/900

48. All-Original Luxury French Party Musical Marotte with Bisque Doll Head 13" (33 cm.) A bisque shoulder head with blue glass eyes, painted features, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, blonde lambswool wig, is mounted upon a hollow carton containing music box, and which is covered in lavish tiers of silk and lace

with silk ribbon trim, all attached to a carved bone handle with whistle tip. When twirled, the marotte swings gaily around, and music plays. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 3200 AM 11/0 dep.

Comments: for the French market, circa 1890. Value Points: the luxury model of the popular party favor includes lavish costume and rich bone-handled tip. $800/1200

49. Wonderful All-Original French Automaton "Little Girl with Doll and Rattle" by Leopold Lambert 23" (58 cm.) A bisque-headed doll with blue glass eyes, mohair lashes, brushstroked brows and lashes, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, dimpled chin, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, carton torso and metalhinged paper mache legs in bent seated pose, wire upper arms, bisque forearms, is seated upon a wooden stool, holding her own little bisque-headed doll in one hand and a fancily carved bone rattle in the other hand. When wound, a series of movements occur: she turns her head from side to side while her eyes blink, and alternately (in sync with head movements) lifts her doll as though appearing to give her a kiss, or lifts and shakes the rattle. Meanwhile her right leg lifts and taps, and music plays.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: L.B. (key) 1300-7 Dep S&H (doll). Comments: Leopold Lambert, Paris, circa 1895, with original studio costuming by Eugenie Lambert. Value Points: superb and luxurious all-original automaton, the little girl wearing lavish silk and lace costume, and with wonderful well-functioning movements and music. $8500/11,000

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50. Very Rare and Spectacular French Bisque Bébé Triste by Jumeau, Size 16, in Original Jester Costume 33" (84 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head with elongated facial modeling and very full cheeks, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes of luminous depth, dark eyeliner encircles the eye sockets, painted lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with pale accented lips, defined philtrum and chin dimple, separately modeled pierced ears, antique brunette mohair wig, French composition and wooden fully jointed body with very plump limbs and straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent, early retouch on body. Marks: 16. Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1885, the model sculpted

by Carriere-Belleuse, the noted French sculptor, under commission by Jumeau.

Value Points: the very rare largest size made of the Bébé Triste, few examples are known to exist, this having superlative bisque, sculpting and painting, original body, and wonderful original aqua silk costume with lace and silver bell trim, matching jester cap, undergarments, black stockings, and shoes. $22,000/28,000

52. English Mohair Teddy Bear with Large Shaved Muzzle 32" (81 cm.) Plump curly mohair teddy bear with rounded face and wideapart stitched-on ears, black shoe button eyes, large shaved muzzle with black embroidered nose and mouth, plump torso, jointed arms and legs, felt paw pads. Excellent condition. Attributed to Merrythought, England, circa 1938. $500/700

53. Early German White Mohair Teddy Bear with Elongated Snout, Attributed To Steiff 14" (36 cm.) The excelsiorfilled teddy of white mohair has swivel head with wide-apart stitched ears, very elongated nose with remains of brown stitching, black shoe button eyes, swivel head, hump back, jointed elongated arms, hip-jointed legs with large feet, and felt paw pads.

Fair condition, unrestored.

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51. Grand Studio Mohair Bear in Antique Gentleman's Costume 39" (99 cm.) Mohair teddy bear with swivel head, amber glass eyes, stitched wide-apart ears, black embroidered nose, jointed arms and legs with felt paw pads, and wearing a wonderful antique gentleman's costume highlighted by a top hat with label from the London hat shop of Lincoln Bennett & Co of Sackville Street in Piccadilly. Excellent condition. Circa 1930s, probably English. $800/1100

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8 ½" (22 cm.) The firmly stuffed light brown mohair elephant is posed on a cast iron wheeled base, with stitched ears, curled trunk, felt tusks, clear eyes with black pupils, and tail. Generally excellent. Germany, Steiff, circa 1915. $800/1100

8" (20 cm.) Golden mohair teddy bear with firm armature head and torso, stitched ears, jointed arms and short legs with embroidered paws and felt paw pads, crystal eyes with black pupils, black embroidered nose and mouth, and with red celluloid button "Schuco Tricky Patent....Made in US Zone Germany". The teddy has a tail which connects with the swivel neck mechanism, and by moving tail left to right or up and down, the teddy appears to indicate "yes" or "no". Excellent condition.

Germany, Schuco, circa 1945. $700/900

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9" (23 cm.) A mohair-covered standing teddy with firm armature of head, torso and legs has stitched ears, amber glass eyes, black embroidered nose and mouth, felt paw pads with stitched embroidery, jointed arms and legs, metal feet with cast iron roller wheels, and holding a wooden stick; when wound, the teddy moves along, bending back and forth, on the wheeled feet. The feet are marked "Made in US Zone Schuco-Rolly Germany DRGM".

Excellent condition. Germany, Schuco, circa 1945. $700/1100

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57. Rare Early German St. Bernard Dog on Cast Iron Wheels by Steiff 11" (28 cm.) The excelsior-stuffed St. Bernard dog of golden and tan colors is posed upon a cast iron base, has floppy stitched-on ears, amber glass eyes, brown embroidered nose, long bushy tail. Fair/good condition, sparse mohair especially on face. Germany, Steiff, very rare, early 1900s. $800/1100

composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: A 13 T. Comments: Andre Thuillier, circa 1884, from the early period of his firm's production; few dolls were created each year during this time. Value Points: very rare doll in pristine condition with especially fine quality of sculpting such as well-defined chin, lips and philtrum, superb bisque and painting, original wig lettered "13" on inside, original body and body finish, and wearing superb antique silk bébé dress with lace trim, undergarments, stockings, superb woven bonnet with lace trim, and leather laced boots signed C.P. $25,000/29,000 58, 59.

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58. Patterned Velvet Bonnet with Feathers and Maroon Silk Bows 6" (15 cm.) h. 4” inside face width. The wire-framed bonnet has a lavishly arranged cover of interwoven maroon and white threads with flouncing around the face and at the crown, overlaid with elaborate maroon satin ribbons and bows, with curled white feather, and with black cotton sateen lining. Excellent condition. French, circa 1885. $300/500

59. Exceptional French Bavolet Bonnet with Original Milliner’s Label 11" (28 cm.) h. 5” inside face diam. Wire-framed ivory silk bonnet overlaid with embroidered black tulle, edged with burgundy velvet ribbons and fine embroidered white lace, and accented with black bead decorated maroon velour ties, silk flowers and leaves, and black streamers; the bonnet has extended bavolet at the back neck. A gilt-lettered silk label at the inside reads “Mlle Sonnet-Gastellier Modes Auxerre”. Excellent condition. Circa 1885. $400/500

60. Gorgeous and Very Rare French Bisque Bébé A.T. by Thuillier with Original Signed Wig 26" (66 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head with plump elongated cheeks and chin, oval-shaped face, dark blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair hand-tied wig over cork pate, French

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61. French Curly Mohair Boudoir Dog with Swivel Head 17" (43 cm.) Curly white mohair over paper mache form of a salon dog, with shaved face, amber glass eyes, painted nose and mouth, arranged in resting pose with paws extended, long tail curled to the side, and have swivel head. Very good/ excellent condition, slight dustiness. French, circa 1900. $500/800

63. French Bisque Poupée in Silk Brocade Wedding Gown by Gaultier 21" (53 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder head, blue glass spiral-threaded inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupée body with gusset-jointing at hips and knees, wearing lovely silk brocade wedding gown with wax orange blossom accents, veil, coronet, undergarments, stockings, shoes. Condition: bisque excellent, body worn and patched. Marks: 6 (head) 6 F.G. (shoulders). Comments: Gaultier, circa 1875. Value Points: lovely quality of bisque with fine lustrous patina. $2200/2800

62. Fine French Animated “Scene at the Farm” with Movements, Clock and Music 13" (33 cm.) h. x 16”w. An original wooden frame with patinated and gold leaf accents surrounds a set-back lithographed scene with various cut-out persons, animals and accessories set dimensionally and connected to wires which give them animation when wound at the side: the blacksmith cobbles the horse, a little boy tosses a stick for his dog to fetch, a man sharpens a knife, chickens peck for food, in all a series of 14 different movements. In the background are mountains, a lake and various buildings including the town hall with a working porcelainfaced clock and second dial with sounding wake alarm. There are separate keys for clock winding and mechanical movements, and a pull-string activates the beautiful music. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1870. Value Points: rare animated scene with movements, clock, alarm and music, in wonderfully-preserved condition, especially desirable in this petite size. $5000/7500

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63.1. French Glass Dome with Parlor Arrangement of Gilt Paper Flowers 24" (61 cm.) Within a tall glass dome on wooden ebony base is a porcelain double-handled vase with gilt painting, containing an elaborate arrangement of flowers, leaves and thistles of stiffened gold leaf and white papers; the white flowers with gilt centers accented by applique sequins. The arrangement is a dramatic accent in totality, and a close examination reveals extraordinary artisanal talent of the long-lost skill. Excellent condition.

French, circa 1880. $500/800

64. Czech Porcelain Gentleman Attributed to Lippert & Haas of Schlaggenwald 22" (56 cm.) Porcelain shoulder head with pink-tinted complexion, black sculpted side-parted hair waved away from his face with shaded details, painted facial features, blue upper glancing eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, muslin stitch-jointed body, antique porcelain hands with well-defined fingers, wearing fine gentleman’s suit with silk vest. Condition: generally excellent excepting original complexion rubs on forehead. Value Points: rare model of gentleman with beautifully painted hair. Marks: S O6 I (inside shoulder plate). Comments: attributed to Lippert & Haas of Schlaggenwald, circa 1850. $1200/1500

65. German Porcelain Doll Known as “Grape Lady” with Beautiful Silk Gown 18" (46 cm.) Porcelain shoulder head of lady with oval face, elongated throat, slightly pink-tinted complexion, black sculpted hair captured in a gilt snood with white ruffled edging accented with gilt and crowned with a cluster of grapes and leaves, with painted pale blue upperglancing eyes, black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, muslin stitch-jointed body with leather arms. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1865, the sought-after model is known as “Grape Lady”. Value Points: lovely quality of bisque, original commercial body, very fine antique satin costume, undergarments, stockings, and shoes. $700/900

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66. Seven French Silk Novelty Pincushions with Embroidered or Painted Detail 7" (18 cm.) l. slipper. Designed of very fine silk, the handmade pincushion novelties include a slipper, violin, album, urn, heart ,oval medallion, and butterfly. Each has a pincushion or flannel pin pads hidden inside, such as the fluttering butterfly wings, or the violin with lifting back side. The pincushions are lavishly decorated with silk ribbons, velvet bows, beading, hand-painting or embroidery. French, late 1800s, a superb collection both in its imaginative designs and perfectly-preserved condition. $600/800

67. Fine Early German Porcelain Brown-Haired Lady Doll by K.P.M. 21" (53 cm.) Hand-pressed porcelain shoulder head with oval face and elongated throat, sculpted brown hair in centerpart that is drawn over the ears and pulled to the back of the head in a flattened

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chignon, large painted blue eyes in deeply-set sockets, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, circle accents at eye corners and nostrils, aquiline nose, closed mouth with enigmatic smile, accent line between the lips, muslin stitch-jointed body, leather arms with stitched and separated fingers, cotton gown, undergarments.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 4 (front shoulder plate) K.P.M. (blue mark and red orb inside shoulder-plate). Comments: KPM, circa 1840. Value Points: especially fine quality of sculpting including deep eye sockets, beautifully-shaded features especially of rare brown hair. $3000/5000 67 detail

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68. Superb French Wooden Canopy Bed for Poupée, Attributed to Maison Giroux 35" (89 cm.) h. 23” l. The luxurious wooden canopy bed has a carved finial top and wooden bed frame of fine exotic rosewood with fine burled finish, with richly fitted silk canopy and bed fittings, the canopy edged with dangling crystals. Excellent condition. The choice and exotic woods indicate presentation by Maison Giroux, the prestigious 19th century Parisian decorative arts store, circa 1875. $1100/1500

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

Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: 4 (head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878, a rare transitional model, the head having the dramatic large eyes of the earliest bébés. Value Points: very beautiful poupée, beautiful bisque, near mint firm kid body, original wig, wearing original muslin chemise and earrings. $2800/3800

70. French Bisque Poupée by Gaultier with Rare Bisque Hands, Ivory Satin Wedding Gown 20" (51 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kidedged bisque shoulder plate, small blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with pale outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French poupée body with firmly stuffed kid torso and upper legs, kid-over-wooden upper arms, bisque lower arms with beautifully sculpted hands, wooden jointing at knees with lower wood thighs and upper wood calves. Condition generally excellent, right ring fingertip broken. Marks: 5 (neck and shoulder). Comments: Gaultier, circa 1875.

Value Points: very beautiful pale bisque, sturdy body with rare jointing at knees and bisque hands, gorgeous antique ivory satin wedding gown with Alencon lace veil and decorative coronet. $2500/3200

71. Grand French Wedding “Globe de Mariée” with Luxurious Ormolu Accents 22" (56 cm.) A glass dome with wooden ebony base has red velvet base upon which is posed a tufted red gilt cushion with gilt frame and with beveled gilt-framed mirror having painted floral decorations. The cushion is decorated with an extraordinary

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number of gilt ormolu symbols of long life and prosperity, as well as additional medals, bisque flowers, and a surmounting gilt ormolu bird with wreath. The original coronet of the bride with wax orange blossoms and little pearls still rests on the cushion. Excellent condition. French, circa 1885. $600/900

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separated fingers, wearing original elaborate aqua silk dress with lace and ribbon trim and matching bonnet, and carries a small bouquet of flowers. When wound, the wheeled hidden platform glides forward and in circles, while the girl turns her head briskly from side to side and moves her arms up and down. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: attributed to Theroude, Paris, circa 1850. Value Points: charming early mechanical girl wearing wonderful original costume with well-detailed decorations. $4500/6500

73. French Wooden Chaise a Porteur with Delightful Hand-Painted Scenes Including “Blind Man’s Bluff ” Children’s Game 21" (53 cm.) The wooden chaise a porteur has beveled glass windows at each side, and an opening door at the front with another beveled glass window and bronze knob, The roof is bombe shaped and arched, and has original bronze green painted finish with elaborate gold garlands and swirls that center delicate wild flowers at the sides, back and roof, and with a delightful scene of charming 18th century boy and girl playing Blind Man’s Bluff game on the front door. Generally excellent. French, circa 1880. $1200/1600 73 detail

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72. French Paper Mache Mechanical "Girl with Flowers" Attributed to Theroude 11" (28 cm.) Arranged upon a painted tin metal platform with three spoked wheels is a girl with paper mache swivel head, enamel eyes, nicely painted features, slightly parted lips, double row of teeth, blonde mohair wig, paper mache torso and legs, kid arms with

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15" (38 cm.) Each with carved wooden socket head, angular facial shape with strongly defined features, blue glass inset eyes, painted richly blushed complexion, strongly outlined eyes with dark eye shadow, painted brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, elaborately arranged blonde mohair wigs in classic styles, carved wooden torso, defined waist, iron pin jointing of hips and knees, cloth upper arms with carved wooden hands and well-defined fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Venetian court dolls, circa 1780. Value Points: the extremely rare dolls with highly expressive facial carving enhanced by original painting have original wigs, and are wearing (frail) original costumes in the late 18th century Venetian court style. $4500/7500

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75. Three French Silk Sachets with Embroidered Scenes 8" (20 cm.) x 7”, 12” x 10”, 17” x 9”. Each of fine silk with padded silk lining and cord edging, including unusual design of dancing Columbine in ribbon work and vivid silk embroidery, another with well-detailed floral design, and the third with a dainty embroidery of flower basket framed by a garland of colorful wildflowers. Generally excellent, some light spotting on Columbine sachet. French, circa 1890. $600/900

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76. French Parlor Novelty “Petit Jeu Parisien” as Wonderful Candy Container 5" (13 cm.) x 5”. The heavy card stock box with rose paper cover and gilt lettering on the lid, opens to reveal a well-fitted interior containing a small parlor game and nine individual tiny boxes once containing candies, each with a lithographed design of children at play. The interior of the lid bears the label of the renowned Parisian candy store Debauve & Gallais. Excellent condition except lacking tiny game beads. French, circa 1880. $300/500

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For size 9 or 10 Bébé Jumeau. The coral silk jacket dress is constructed with elaborate lace flouncing at the center panel above a box-pleated triangle, with full box-pleated skirt and lappets at the sides and back, hook and eye back closure. Along with ruffled lace at the sleeves and all-around cording and soutache. Included is a matching bonnet with elaborate lace flounces at the back decorated by lace ruffles and green silk ribbons. Excellent condition. The workshops of Ernestine Jumeau introduced wonderful and new timely fashions for Bébé Jumeau each season, this dress and bonnet being an example. Circa 1886. $1100/1500

78. French Bisque Bébé Jumeau, Size 6, in Original Jumeau Costume and Signed Bébé Jumeau Shoes 15" (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, lushly painted dark lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows with decorative glaze, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, auburn mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 6 (head) Bébé Jumeau Diplome d’Honneur (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1888.

Value Points: pristine unplayed with condition of the bébé with dramatic eyes, fine creamy bisque, original body with fine original condition, wearing exquisite original silk Jumeau costume with original Jumeau undergarments, coral velvet bonnet with aqua silk edging and bows, Jumeau rose knit stockings, and rose satin shoes incised “Bébé Jumeau 6”. $6500/8500

79. French Paper Mache White Fur Dog as Candy Container 8" (20 cm.) A paper mache figure of a dog, seated upright, with lavish fur cover, shaved face, amber glass eyes, black nose, with long fluffy tail, and with removable head for access to the candy container hollow interior. Excellent condition. French, circa 1890, a rare candy container in perfectly preserved condition, wonderfully sized for display with dolls. $400/600

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brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, coral-shaded lips of closed mouth, pierced ears, black mohair wig over cork pate, French brown composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: E 8 D. Comments: Etienne Denamur, circa 1888.

Value Points: an especially beautiful bébé with soft brown complexion, splendid deep paperweight eyes, original body and body finish, fine antique costume including leather shoes impressed with full figure of doll. $3000/4000

81. French Woven Arm Chair with Silk Tufted Seat 13" (33 cm.) The woven arm chair with braided wicker frame having remnants of gilt paint, has original (frail) rose silk upholstery with button tufting. French, circa 1890. $300/500

82. DollSized French Candy Box in the Shape of a Valise

80. Beautiful French Bisque Bébé by Denamur with Delicate Cafe-auLait Complexion 20" (51 cm.) Bisque socket head with golden brown (“cafe-au-lait”) complexion, very deep amber-brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, black

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The firm-sided “valise” with soft kidskin tan cover hinges open at the center top and folds down at each side to reveal the paper-lined interior, having silk-wrapped handles, decorated lavishly with tarnished brass studs overall, and with applied name “Boissier” in art nouveau lettering. The valise originally served as a luxury candy box, and is suitably sized for display with bébés. French, circa 1890, the famed Parisian chocolatier, on the Avenue Victor Hugo was founded in 1827, and was noted for luxurious presentation of their candies. $300/500

83. German Bisque Doll, 1079, by Simon and Halbig with Original Folklore Costume 12" (30 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lower lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth with four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig with long braids, original muslin stitch-jointed body, bisque forearms.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1079 Halbig S&H Germany 2. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1900. Value Points: fine quality of bisque, luxurious original braided wig, multilayered antique folklore costume. $300/500

84. 1890s French Oil Painting of Lucie and Her Doll by Robinet 18" (46 cm.) x 15”. Oil-painted canvas in rich shaded browns and greens depicts a very

charming mischievous girl with impish smile, long flowing brown hair with blue hair bow, wearing a green dress with wide lace collar, holding her favorite doll, named Bamboula, with rich brown complexion and striped costume.

The painting “Lucie et Bamboula” is signed by the artist, P. Robinet, and dated 1892. Excellent condition, stretched on original board. French, 1892. $3000/5000

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87. Deluxe French Sewing Menage for Young Child with Bisque Doll, in Original Box

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85. German Bisque “Bébé Cosmopolite”, Model 79,

by Heinrich Handwerck 12" (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, widely brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, wearing original muslin factory chemise, socks, and shoes. Condition: generally 85 label excellent. Marks: 79-9. Comments: Heinrich Handwerck, circa 1900. Value Points: in unplayed with condition, the little doll wears original chemise, and is presented in original box base with label “Handwerck Bébé Cosmopolite”. $500/800

86. A Pair of French Bisque-Head Babies “Andre” and “Marie” as Candy Containers 12" (30 cm.) Each has bisque socket head with black glass inset eyes, painted facial features, closed mouth, mohair wig, composition arms, and a hollow cardboard body form covered with a white pique bunting and lace trimmed bib, one gilt lettered “Andre” and the other “Marie”; the bunting is tied with blue silk ribbons and separates at the waist for access to the candy container. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F.G. (scroll, heads) Bonnet Depose (gilt lettering on base). Comments: French, circa 1890. Value Points: luxury candy boxes are presented in fine original and well-preserved condition, designed for children “Andre” and “Marie”. $900/1400

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23" (58 cm.) doll.

24” x 28” box. A wooden box with paper lithographed cover and image depicting two little girls sewing has wellfitted interior centered by a bisque-head doll with brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, composition body jointed at shoulders and hips, wearing original muslin chemise. Along with the doll is a child’s tin toy sewing machine, numerous bolts of fabric with original blue silk ties, bone-carved sewing tools, scissors, spools of thread, and sundry. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: G.K. 44-30.

Comments: doll by Gebruder Kuhnlenz, the boxed menage of sewing ephemera was offered in Etrennes catalogs of Parisian department stores, circa 1890, designed to inspire young girls in needlework. Value Points: fine original state of preservation of the rare needlework menage. $1100/1500

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piece toddler body with side-hip jointing.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Germany JDK 260. Comments: Kestner, circa 1918. Value Points: delightful wide-eyed toddler with original wig, body, body finish, original lace costume and mohair wrap, shoes and socks. $500/800

90. Distinctive French GlassEyed Child Mannequin with Detachable Head and Arms 16" (41 cm.) Of heavy chalk material, the figure depicts a young child with sculpted hair and curly forehead lock, defined rosy ears, inset blue glass eyes, painted features, and closed smiling mouth. The head and torso are united by tie strings at the mid-chest, and the arms attach by a hidden locking system. The bottom torso is structured as a jar with base, suggesting that its original purpose may have been 88.

88. Deluxe Silk Musical Candy Box with Doll Cornucopia 14" (36 cm.) x 9 ½�. The wooden-framed candy box with bombeshaped sides has ivory silk covering with painted designs and an attached silk cornucopia with pleated edging and silk bows from which is emerging a bisque baby head with brown glass eyes and lace ruffled bonnet. The box opens to a paper-lined interior, has mother-of-pearl escutcheon, lock and key, and brass feet. A keywind music box is operated from beneath. Excellent condition. Circa 1915, the box had original purpose as a deluxe presentation or candy box. $800/1100

89. All-Original German Bisque Toddler, 260, by Kestner

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10" (25 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair bobbed wig, composition five-

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designed for use as a candy container, although its original use as a store mannequin is also a possibility.

Generally excellent, French, circa 1910, wonderful expression and painting, glass eyes. $700/900

91. French Bisque Character, 251, by SFBJ, in Original Trunk with Trousseau Belonging to Marguerite Simon 13" (33 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, two upper teeth, tongue, brunette mohair bobbed wig, French composition and wooden fully jointed toddler body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 251 Paris 4 (head) Fabrication SFBJ Paris (body). Comments: SFBJ, circa 1917. Value Points: fine original state of the doll which is presented in her original layered French multi-layered trunk containing three dresses, night shirt, cape, bibs, undergarments, original shoes, and, notably, a sampler with the child owner’s name “Marguerite Simon” embroidered in red, alphabet, numbers, and the date 19161917. $2000/3000

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92. Splendid French Mechanical Toy “Little Girl with Doll on Swing” by Vichy 13" (33 cm.) h. 14” l. Standing upon a tin three-wheeled platform is a bisquehead doll with large blue glass eyes, delicately painted facial features, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig, carton torso and legs, wire upper arms, bisque forearms, wearing lavish original silk costume; along with a metal-framed swing decorated with garland of leaves and red silk flowers, and holding an all-bisque mignonette with swivel head, blue glass eyes, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed arms and legs, and costume. When wound, the toy glides forward and in circles, her head turns, she waves her right arm up and down, and the little girl swings to and fro. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: attributed to Vichy, circa 1880. Value Points: the rarity of the toy is enhanced by its splendid original presentation and delightful actions. $4000/5500

93. Wonderful French Eboniste Table with HandPainted Decorations 15" (38 cm.) The wooden table with oval shapely top and fancy spindled pedestal with three legs has a hidden under-latch which allows for tilt-top use as well as flat top, with black ebony finish and gilt and red stenciling and trim. The top has a splendid handpainted scene of vibrant colorful flowers edged by geometric designs.

Generally excellent. French, circa 1865, Napoleon III epoch. $800/1100

94. Extremely Rare and Wonderful French Bisque Bébé, Series F, by Jules Steiner 28" (71 cm.) Pale bisque socket head with very round face, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted short curly lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked and multi-feathered brows, accented nostrils of rounded tip nose, accented eye corners, closed mouth with pale outlined lips that are upturned at the corners into a dainty smile, row of painted teeth, deeply impressed dimples at cheeks, pierced ears, extendedlength brunette mohair wig over Steiner pate, Steiner composition body with jointing at shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, and knees.

Condition: nearly imperceptible short hairline at right side forehead with professional restoration, otherwise excellent. Marks: Sie F 6 (incised) Steiner S.G.D.G. Paris Bourgoin (red ink signature). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1884. Value Points: extremely rare model of Steiner bébé whose large size allows very fine detail of sculpting such as nose shape, philtrum, and dimples, beautiful pale bisque and painting, original body and body finish, antique dress with label from Au Bon Marche, leather boots impressed with full figure of woman, undergarments, and superb bonnet. $12,000/15,000

95. Two Fine Antique Bébé Bonnets For bébés about 18”-22”. Including woven bonnet with wide brim, one side brim upturned and decorated with pleated silk ruffle and bow on the underside, and two bountiful silk floral corsages on the outside; and woven bonnet with upturned brim lavishly decorated with ivory silk ribbons and white silk flowers. Generally excellent.

French, circa 1885. $500/700

96. Outstanding Example of the Rare French “Monkey Conjurer� by Phalibois 28" (71 cm.) Arranged upon an ebony wooden base, under oval glass dome, is a paper mache headed monkey standing behind a wooden table, the entire scene framed by a garden arbor decorated with fabric leaves and flowers. The monkey has brown glass movable eyes, hinged lower jaw, double row of teeth, mohair wig, beard and moustache, carton torso, carved wooden hands, and is costumed as a mystical Conjuror in elaborate silks and velvets with gold ormolu paper edging and conical shaped crown, lorgnette at his right eye. The table is decorated with velvet drapes edged with metallic fringe and upon the table are arranged various objects including playing cards and two silver cups that the monkey clasps. When wound, and lever released, intricate movements occur: the monkey turns his head to one side, nods, then to the other side and nods again, and, in synchronic movements with the nods, he lifts the silver cups to reveal different possibilities including green, orange or white balls, die, little boxes, and such. Sometimes both cups are lifted simultaneously, sometimes in sequence.

Throughout, he blinks his eyes and opens and closes his mouth as though calling for wagers.

Two musical tunes occur from a separate pull-

string and lever. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (original French language paper tune label on base). Comments: Henri Phalibois, circa 1880, the “Monkey Conjuror” appears to have been a popular theme with Phalibois for a number of years despite its somewhat complicated mechanism, and was offered to both English and French markets; one known example is documented as having been the centerpiece of an Austin, Texas, gambling saloon at the time. Value Points: exceptionally fine state of preservation with wellfunctioning music and motions, superb presentation of background, costumes, and accessories. $18,000/25,000

97. Extremely Rare French Mechanical “Alligator”

by Roullet & Decamps in Exhibition Size 34" (86 cm.) Of very sturdy paper mache with painted finish to realistically depict an alligator hide, the figure has hinged jaw, ferociously sculpted row of teeth, bulging glass eyes, sculpted ribs and hide, and sculpted claws. A mechanism within the alligator creates a series of realistic movements: when wound, the alligator moves forward in a complicated slithering manner allowed by the linen-wrapped jointing at the neck and mid-torso and by multiple jointing of the tail, while the jaw opens and closes in a synchronized bulging movement of the eyes. Condition: generally excellent, mechanism functions well. Comments: Roullet & Decamps, circa 1895, the firm created a number of mechanical animals ranging from gentle kittens to squirrels in cozy scenes to more exotic animals such as lizards, and this present example, the alligator. Value Points: perfectly preserved mechanical animal was likely presented as an exhibition model, judging by its size and extreme rarity. $8000/13,000

98. German Bisque Miniature Novelties in Original Sample Box by Hertwig 14" (36 cm.) x 11”. The cardboard box is fitted with 29 miniature all-bisque novelty figures including men on horseback at the hunt, dogs, and a series of leprechauns with amusing hats and accessories, along with a bisque mushroom house. Each is affixed to the original sample box, and identified on the underside with a paper label with original factory inventory number. The sample box was displayed in the showrooms and at toy fairs by the firm of Hertwig, showing the many products available from their firm, and is very rare to find still intact. Germany, Hertwig, circa 1915. $700/900

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and legs, wire upper arms, bisque forearms, wearing an original elaborate silk costume and bonnet, with iron rod hidden at her torso which supports a wicker basket upon which is a large paper mache egg; the basket and egg are seemingly supported by the red silk ribbons held from her hands. When wound, she nods her head, and then turns side to side while alternately lifting the hankie she holds, and then lifting the lid of the egg to reveal a baby bird which seems to awake and then flits back and forth. Condition: generally excellent, some frailty to original costume, mechanism and music function well. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 4 (head) Barbe Bleu 1 air (original paper label on base).

Comments: Leopold Lambert, circa 1890. Value Points: the delightful movements are complimented by the charming music and original costume and accessories, with silk flowers at the basket matched by silk flowers in hair, and hand-painted detail on the beautiful flowing vest. $6500/8500

99. French Paper Mache Pull-Toy Bull-Dog on Wheels 18" (46 cm.) The paper mache bull-dog with well-defined musculature and overall flocked finish, is posed eagerly, with loosely-nodding head, collar and ruff, brown glass eyes, upright ears, and hinged jaw which when open reveals his ferocious teeth. Tiny wheels are hidden below this feet and when he is pulled along by the original attached chain, he opens and closes his mouth, while growling. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1900. Value Points: fine original condition of the well-designed toy, $1100/2100

99.1. Rare and Beautiful All-Original French Bisque Bébé with Surprise 19" (48 cm.) Standing upon a patterned-velvet wooden base is a young girl with bisque head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, painted curly lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, carton torso

100. French Bisque Automaton “The Butterfly Girl” by Leopold Lambert 19" (48 cm.) Standing upon a velvet-covered base is a bisque-head girl with blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted curly lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, carton torso and legs, wire upper arms, bisque forearms, maroon woolen dress with wide lace collar, matching shoes and stockings, and elaborate wide-brimmed bonnet; holding a butterfly net with attached butterfly in her right hand, and seemingly holding a red silk umbrella in her left hand (which is actually imbedded in the base to connect with a hidden wire on which is another butterfly). When wound, music plays, the girl turns her head side to side, nods and waves the butterfly net; meanwhile the butterfly at the parasol flits back and forth. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau 4 (head) L.B. (key). Comments: Leopold Lambert, circa 1890.

Value Points: a charming automaton with beautiful costume and rare parasol accessory, delightful pastoral activity with movement and music that function well. $5500/7500

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101. French Bisque Bébé “Mon Tresor” by Henri Rostal with Candy Container Body 12" (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, bright blue glass inset eyes, painted facial features, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, one-piece cone-shaped carton torso and legs, wire upper arms, bisque forearms. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Mon Tresor 1. Comments: bisque head by Henri Rostal, circa 1895, wearing original red cotton dress with silk ribbon trim which covers the hollow carton torso; a removable lid at the skirt base allows access to the candy container interior. Value Points: wonderful candy container doll, likely created on commission for luxury Parisian candy shop. $800/1000

102. French Paper Mache Woolly Lamb on Pull-Toy Platform 8 ½" (22 cm.) A paper mache lamb with wooden legs has painted eyes and mouth, tin horns, and is lavishly covered with thick white wool, posed standing upon a wooden platform with four wooden wheels. Generally excellent. French, circa 1900. $500/700

103. All-Original French Mechanical Toy “Little Girl in Cart” with Nodding Head Donkey

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10" (25 cm.) Seated in a woven donkey cart with metal spoken wheels is a bisque head girl with blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, kid body, wire upper arms, metal hands, wearing original rose silk satin gown with lace Normandy coiffe. The cart is being pulled by a paper mache donkey with black bead eyes, nodding attached head, leather harness, and one small wheel beneath. When wound, the cart moves forward, and the little girl moves her body back and forth as though urging the nodding head donkey forward. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: attributed to Vichy, circa 1880. Value Points: the enchanting toy is perfectly preserved, stored in its original box from Au Bon Marche. $1200/1600

104. Pretty French Bisque Bébé Bru Jne R from Maison Bru 22" (56 cm.) Bisque socket head, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, rose-blushed eye shadow, accented eye corners and shaded nostrils, open mouth, outlined lips, two rows of tiny porcelain teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, body repainted. Marks: Bru Jne R 9. Comments: Maison Bru during the Girard epoch, circa 1895. Value Points: beautiful ivory bisque with lovely painting of features, rare double row of tiny teeth, beautiful antique dotted Swiss costume, undergarments, ruffled bonnet, stockings, and leather shoes. $3000/4000

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silk ribbons and a brass bell. The lamb is mounted upon a wooden platform with metal wheeled base. Generally excellent. Stamped label on base “made in Belgium”. Circa 1900, wonderful grand size of the well-preserved toy. $800/1300

18" (46 cm.) l. 17”h. The paper mache lamb has brown glass inset eyes and painted features, wooden legs, and a thick hide of curly wool decorated with

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109. French Woven Sewing Basket with Aqua Silk Padding 21" (53 cm.) The wooden-legged woven rattan basket has decorative tri-color woven braid, a bottom shelf that is lined with aqua silk, basket top with a graduated-width handle. The basket is perfectly sized for display with dolls 30”-35”. Generally excellent. French, circa 1890. $800/1100

21" (53 cm.) cornet.

Including two silk sachets with padded silk lining, each with matching silk cording, one of rose silk with painted blue flowers, and other of aqua silk with a basket of roses. Along with a large heavy paper cornet with decorative paper cover and cotton sack lining for holding candy. Excellent condition. French, circa 1890. $300/500

110. An Outstanding French Bisque Bébé, Size 12, by Leon Casimir Bru

107. Three French Bonnets for Bébés For bébés about 22”-25” tall. Of patterned silk, white pique, and ivory silk faille, the three bonnets are lavishly trimmed with flounced silk crepe, silk ribbons, cutwork, and crocheted trim. Generally excellent. French, circa 1885. $500/800

108. Eight French Needlework Pincushions with Handwork Detail 7" (18 cm.) Each designed for placement of needlework pins and needles, in imaginative shapes and designs, including slipper, fan, violin, smaller slipper, bellows, folio, and butterfly, and each is decorated with embroidery, gilt ormolu, beading and applique. Excellent condition. French, late 1800s. $500/800

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29" (74 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate with sculpted bosom and shoulder blades, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with darker blue iris rims, thick dark eyeliner, painted dark curly lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, slightly-modeled brush-stroked brows with feathered detail, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, tiny modeled tongue tip, dimpled chin, wheat-blonde hand-tied human hair wig over cork pate, kid bébé body with scalloped collarette, kid over-wooden upper arms, bisque forearms and hands, Chevrot kid over metal hinged thighs, wooden lower legs. Condition: bisque head, shoulder-plate, kid body and right arm excellent, four fingers broken below the knuckle on the left hand. Marks: Bru Jne 12 (head) Bru Jne No, 12 (shoulders). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, Chevrot epoch, circa 1885.

Value Points: stunning beauty achieved by superb sculpting and finest bisque with artistic painting, finest state of preservation excepting the left hand, wearing beautiful antique cashmere and silk frock, with undergarments, leather shoes, stockings, ruffled crepe de chine bonnet, and carrying fine kid gloves. $17,000/25,000

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111. Luxurious French Carved Wooden Presentation Box as a Royal Coach

112. Charming Petite French Mechanical Toy “Young Lady with Flowers” by Vichy

22" (56 cm.) l. 13”h. Of carved wood with large spoked wheels centering the standing perch for the royal guardsmen, and two small spoked wheels in the front centered by the driver’s seat. The coach has elaborate shaping of doors and windows, each with beveled glass, with door on one side only, and with sculpted design of crown on the door and at the center of the roof. The door opens to a red silk and velvet lined interior with tufting on the seats. The degree of sculpting and rich design indicates luxury production, likely as a presentation box for a luxurious gift, designed to be later used as decoration, for example as accessory for doll exhibit. Excellent condition, French, 1885. $2500/3500

10" (25 cm.) Standing upon a tinplate three-wheeled platform is a bisque-head doll with blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, sculpted detail of hair around the edge of face under blonde mohair wig, carton torso and legs, wire upper arms, metal hands. When wound, the platform moves forward and in circles, her head turns from side to side, and her right arm moves up and down. Condition: generally excellent, mechanism functions well. Comments: Vichy, circa 1865. Value Points: the charming little toy is wearing her original silk costume in rich teal blue and magenta. $4000/5000

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created to appeal to foreign visitors at the 1867 Paris International Exposition. Value Points: an outstanding doll, rare at its time, and virtually unfindable today in this perfectly preserved original costume of elaborately draped and ornamented silks and brocade including wrapped turban, bracelet, ankle bracelets, pearls, and having two beauty marks on exquisite complexion. $3500/4500

114. French Paper Mache “Monkey Marquis” as Harpist Attributed to Roullet & Decamps 113. Outstanding All-Original French Amber Bisque Poupée with Elaborate Costume and Bisque Arms 13" (33 cm.) Amber-tinted bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, brown glass inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, black painted lashes, curved one-stroke brows, two painted beauty marks, closed mouth with center accent line, very firm poupée body with gusset jointing at hips and knees, kid upper arms, and amber-tinted bisque arms to above the elbows. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1.

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18" (46 cm.) Seated on the edge of velvetcovered box with metallic fringe edge is a figure presented as an aristocratic Monkey Marquis, having paper mache head with shaded complexion, brown glass eyes, hinged jaw with row of lower teeth and two upper fangs, white mohair wig, carton torso and legs in seated pose, wire upper arms, paper mache hands. The Marquis is attached to a beautifully carved wooden harp with gilt and cobalt blue painting, and he is costumed elegantly as an aristocrat, with silver lorgnette, in rich silk and lace with brass buttons, and with bicorn hat, pocket watch, black stockings, and shoes. When wound, he nods and turns his head, blinks his eyes, chatters by opening and closing his mouth, and plays the harp with both hands, while music plays. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1880, attributed to Roullet & Decamps. Value Points: wonderful presentation of the charming automaton in beautifully preserved condition. $8000/12,000

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for high heels, lace dress. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1159 Simon & Halbig S&H 5. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1915. Value Points: the “new style” lady was designed to wear the “new style” flapper costumes, with distinctively-shaped body. $400/600

116. Two Stylish Vintage Lady’s Hats by Schiaparelli 115. German Bisque Flapper Lady, 1159, by Simon and Halbig 13" (33 cm.) Bissque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, brush-stroked brows, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed flapper body with slender elongated torso and limbs, feet posed

Including toque of purple satin overlaid with colorful velvet pansies having hand-painted purple, magenta and golden designs. And dome-fitted cap comprised of layered and draped tulle in shades of taupe, black and grey, on wired frame. Circa 1940s. Excellent condition. Both have original label of the Parisian milliner, Schiaparelli. $300/500

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117. Four Vintage Lady’s Hats

by Christian Dior Including black fur hat with wide upturned brims edged with black leather which forms into a dainty bow at the side; a lavishly draped gold velvet turban with silk faille lining; a loosely woven green net bonnet that is covered voluminously with colorful white silk flowers tinged with yellow, and green silk leaves; and a draped turban of vibrant metallic colors with a large bow tie at the back neck which appears to capture the draped fabric, and with red silk faille lining. Excellent condition.

Each has the label of “Christian Dior Chapeaux, Paris, New York”. Circa 1940s/1950s. $600/900

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118. Two Vintage Lady’s Hats by Danciger Including pillbox hat of white fur with white linen edging and red silk faille interior, with label “an original by Danciger”; and magenta velvet pillbox hat with black silk lining, decorated with bands of tiny beads overall, and having magenta face veil, and two attachment combs, with label “An original hat-nip by Danciger”.

Excellent condition. Circa 1950s. $200/300

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shadow and cheeks, haughty expression, holding mirror in hand.

Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1920. $400/600

120. Four Vintage Lady’s Hats with Two Hat Boxes by Michael Terre Including a black woven hat with flat top and very wide upturned side brims edged with a 1” band of black patent leather with large bow at one side; a cap comprised of black velvet on one half and pie-shaped white leather segments on the other half, with a wide black velvet band and bow, and with black taffeta lining; a straw boater-style bonnet with black patent leather and red silk faille bands, black patent leather edging on the brim, black facial veil, and two attachment combs; and a densely woven black bonnet with upturned brims and rich lacquer finish.

Each with the cloth label of Michael Terre of Southern California, and along with two labeled Michael Terre hat boxes. Excellent condition.

1950s/1960s. $300/500

119. Two French Bisque Half Dolls with Jointed Arms and Wigs 5" (13 cm.) Each is all bisque waist-up figure of nude adult woman with jointed slender arms, painted facial features, one with black upper-glancing eyes and grey eye shadow, black hair in braided loop; and the other with brunette mohair wig, rose-blushed eye

120.1. Eight Vintage Lady’s Hats by Norman-Paulvin Milliner of New York Comprising a wire-framed cap lavishly-covered with silk poppies and green leaves; a similar model with variation of flowers, this having red and pink roses; a richly wrapped froth of pink tulle; a black embroidered tulle cap composed of two graduated size bows, and with extended black velvet bows at the back; two similar caps, one of white tulle, and one of ivory tulle; a gold metallic hair crown decorated with stiffened gold cloth flowers; and a wire-framed cap decorated all-over with red carnations and white flowers, with a red taffeta bow at the back. Each with cloth label of Norman Paulvin. Excellent condition. Circa 1940s/1950s. $500/700 120.

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121. Four Vintage Lady’s Hats by Jan Leslie Comprising a black fur hat with upturned brim that is decorated with red, green, taupe and white feathers, the hat form itself signed “Helios made in Italy”; rounded top straw woven bonnet with bowl-shaped upturned sides of graduated width, having ivory silk faille brim edging and matching band with bow, with two comb attachments; a nearly matching black woven bonnet except having flattened top; and a double layer loosely woven flat-brimmed bonnet with blue velvet band and streamers and a narrow brim lavishly covered with colorful vibrant wildflowers, with comb attachment. Each has the original cloth label “Jan Leslie Custom Design”, and included is an original labeled hat box. Excellent condition.

Circa 1940s. $300/600

122. Two German Porcelain Half Dolls Depicting Art Deco Ladies 4" (10 cm.) and 5”. Each is waist-up porcelain figure of nude lady with arms posed in flirtatious manner in front of body, both with highly-stylized painting of facial features, one with stylized marceled grey hair, and the other with side-parted short black curls. Generally excellent. Germany, circa 1920. $300/500

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123. German Bisque Dollhouse Lady in Original Box 7" (18 cm.) Bisque shoulder head doll with torso extended below her bosom, oval face, elongated throat, painted facial features, blue eyes, blonde mohair wig, jointed bisque arms, muslin lower torso and upper legs, painted yellow stockings and black heeled shoes, original lingerie. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: Germany, circa 1900. Value Points: the doll is preserved in its original labeled box from Marshall Field & Co. $300/500

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124. French Bisque PoupĂŠe in Original Silk Traditional Costume of Arles in Provence of France 17" (43 cm.) Bisque shoulder head, small blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, shapely kid poupĂŠe body with stitched and separated fingers.

Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: French, circa 1875. Value Points: beautiful pale bisque, sturdy body, wearing lovely original gown in the traditional folklore style of Arles in Provence of France, comprising lavender gown with four-fold laceedged fichu, matching topknot coiffe, undergarments, leather heeled ankle boots, and jewelry. $2500/3500

125. French Decorative Floral Arrangement with Porcelain Statue, in Original Glass Dome 16" (41 cm.) Arranged on an ebony oval wooden base under glass dome is

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a porcelain Madonna with child having gilt accents, under an elaborate garland of silk flowers and tinsel. Excellent condition. French, circa 1885. $300/500

126. Fine Miniature Carriage with Elaborate Original Painting and Sunshade 6" (15 cm.) Of sturdy soft-metal designed with filigree and scroll sides, with boat-shaped carriage bed, four spoked wheels, handle, elaborate sunshade with scalloped edge, and with original painted aqua finish with gilt accents, original fittings. Excellent condition.

Germany, circa 1890. $500/800

127. French “Service a Toilette” for Bébé in Original Fitted Box 14" (36 cm.) x 10”. A wooden box with decorative lithographed paper cover in the Art Nouveau style, centered by gilt lettering “Service a Toilette”, hinges open to a well-fitted shelved interior, with cord-edged mirror at the back, and various toiletry articles including porcelain wash bowl and pitcher with two matching trinket boxes, powder jar and cup, and various bone brush and comb, hankies, and glass jars. Generally excellent. French, circa 1890. $900/1400 128.

128. Beautiful French Bisque Poupée with Gorgeous Purple Silk Costume and Rare Bisque Arms 13" (33 cm.) Pale bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, ears pierced into head, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid poupée body with gusset-jointing at hips and knees, bisque arms

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to above the elbows. Condition: generally excellent, very sturdy body, left hand middle finger broken at knuckle. Marks: 1. Comments: French, circa 1865. Value Points: beautiful doll with lovely pale bisque, rare bisque arms and hands, wearing superb lavender silk and grey gown, undergarments, leather heeled boots, purple hair ornaments, with purple velvet dance card and purple beaded necklace. $2500/3500

129. Early French Bisque Portrait Bébé by Emile Jumeau with Very Beautiful Expression 18" (46 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head with very full cheeks, large amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauveblushed eye shadow, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with pale outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, lovely frock with rose silk ribbons, undergarments, bonnet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 4 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1880. Value Points: rare early period bébé with very fine delicate bisque, entrancing large amber eyes, original body and body finish. $5000/7500

130. French Leather Shoes for Bébé Bru, Size 14 5" (13 cm.) Of black kidskin with brown overcast stitching, with ankle straps and black kidskin bows with copper-finish metal buckles, impressed “Bru Jne Paris 14”. Excellent condition. Circa 1885. $400/600

131. French Black Leather Shoes for Early Period Bru Bébé, Size 10 4 ¼" (11 cm.)

The black leather shoes with hand-stitched silk brown edging have ankle straps, brown silk bows and ties and decorative silver buckles. Marked with “B” in oval and “10”.

Excellent condition. Bru Jne, circa 1880. $400/600

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French Leather Shoes for Bébé Jumeau, Size 11 3 ½" (9 cm.)

Of black leather with brown overcast stitching, ankle straps with silver buttons, brown silk ribbons. Marked “Paris Depose 11” with incised bee symbol.

Excellent condition. For Bébé Jumeau, circa 1888. $300/500

133. Early Period French Leather Shoes for Bébé Jumeau, Size 10 3 ¼" (8 cm.)

Of black kidskin with brown edging, ankle straps, ribbons, and with incised marking “Bébé Jumeau Depose 10”. Very good condition, some wear at edge.

Circa 1885. $300/500

134. French Bisque Bébé E.J. by Emile Jumeau with Splendid Eyes 13" (33 cm.) Bisque socket head, very deep paperweight eyes in rare ice blue color, painted dark lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined lips, pierced ears, dimpled chin and lip corners, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, lovely antique dress, undergarments, stockings, shoes, and very fine early bonnet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks:

Depose E 4 J (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1884.

Value Points: splendid blue eyes compliment the beautiful painting of lips and eye shadow, original body and body finish. $4000/5000

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135. Wonderful French Musical Automaton with Imaginative Scenes and Movements 21" (53 cm.) h. 20” w. Constructed upon an ebony wooden oval base is a dimensional scene of a fort with guard tower, viaduct with walkway, windmill, 135 detail house, water wheel, ground, and a turbulent ocean upon which is a large sailing vessel. The scene is constructed of heavy stock and has hand-painted architectural details to further enhance the dimensional effect. When pull strings are activated a series of activities occur: soldiers on horseback ride across the viaduct bridge, the ship casts to and fro as the water moves choppily, the water wheel turns, the windmill turns, water appears to flow at the base of the viaduct, and a lone guard patrols around and around the watch tower. A glass dome has a hand-painted scene enhancing the effect, and when removed reveals a paper tune label listing “2 airs”, namely “Madame Angot, Choeur des Conspirators” and “Les Cloches de Corneille”. The first song, from the popular comic-operetta first performed in 1872, was set just after the French Revolution, which the scene appears to represent. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, 1870s. Value Points: very fine original state of preservation with entrancing theme, many simultaneous movements, and beautiful music. $5500/7500

136. Very Rare All-Original French Bisque Poupée in Suit of Armor as Joan of Arc (Jeanne d'Arc), Mounted on Original Wooden Base 14" (36 cm.) doll. 18" with stand. A bisque-head doll with portrait-like slender face, aquiline nose, blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig, has armor-clad leather body, the armor of finely cast metal with chain link arm covering.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1. Comments: French, maker unknown, the doll represents Joan of Arc ( Jeanne d’Arc), early 1860s, possibly 1863 which was the 60th anniversary of Jeanne d’Arc being declared the national symbol of France by Napoleon. Value Points: very rare doll, few examples are known to exist, with portrait like face, extraordinary costume with authentic details of armor, metal leggings and helmet, and carrying sword in leather strap and lance, and mounted on original wooden stand. $5000/7500

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137. All-Original Early French Paper Mache Mechanical Gliding Lady by Theroude 17" (43 cm.) Standing upon a tinplate platform with three spoked wheels, which are hidden by her long gown, is a lady with paper mache shoulder head, black enamel eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, open mouth with two rows of tiny teeth, white mohair wig, slender shapely carton torso and legs. kid arms in fixed bent elbow pose. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Theroude, circa 1850, when wound, the lady glides forward and turns from side to side while her right arm moves up and down. Value Points: fine original condition of the rare early doll with most beautiful complexion, fine gown of silk and lace with matching jewelry and tricorn hat, complemented by elegant gliding movement. $4000/6500

138. Very Rare French Candy Container in the Shape of Chaise Ă Porteur 7" (18 cm.) The light-wood chaise Ă porteur (sedan chair) with rose silk cover has silver scrolled designs and velvet

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covered roof, carrying rods and trim. The sedan chair hinges open at the center to reveal rose moire paper lined interior and a rose silk candy container sack. Near mint condition, French, circa 1886, most charming example of a luxury presentation candy box. $500/800

139. Wonderful French Child’s Game “Jeu de Construction” in Original Box 138 detail

7 ½" (19 cm.) x 5 ½”. The heavy card stock box with grey paper cover and silver lettering “Jeu de Lot Enfantin” opens to a well-fitted interior with lotto cards and wooden number chips, designed for playing the popular parlor game, along with ten original paper wrappings, original holding miniature chocolate candies, each with a lithographed design of a colorful feathered bird. Excellent condition.

The candy container was a luxury presentation box from prestigious Parisian chocolatier, designed for its later use as a charming parlor game. French circa 1880. $300/500

9 ½" (24 cm.) x 14”. Presented in original box with lithograph of three children and their mama’s playing with the game, opens to reveal wooden blocks with lithographed paper covers revealing various architectural details of various homes. Included are six original paper sheets depicting the houses that could be constructed from these blocks. Excellent condition with some rubs at edges of box lid, blocks and sheets are excellent, French, circa 1865, a rare and beautiful game. $500/700

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141. Rare French Brown-Complexioned Clown Automaton Holding a Half-Moon by Vichy in Original Costume 23" (58 cm.) overall. Standing upon a wooden platform is a paper mache clown with brown complexion, blue glass inset eyes, painted facial features including clown decorations, open mouth with row of teeth, wiry hair under clown hat and red pom-poms, carton torso and legs, wire upper arms, paper mache hands.

Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Vichy, circa 1885, when wound, the clown turns his head side to side and lifts and lowers the paper mache demilune that he holds in his right hand, while music plays. Value Points: especially handsome character face with original finish and decorations, original burgundy silk clown costume with applique sequin trim. $5500/7500

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142. French Bisque BĂŠbĂŠ in Original Jester Costume with Mandolin, as Candy Container 16" (41 cm.) including hat. Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, attached to original hollow torso body with wire upper arms and bisque forearms; the torso separates at the waist for access to the candy container interior. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1890. Value Points: rare luxury candy container with closed mouth bisque head, wearing original silk jester costume including cap, and carrying paper mache mandolin. $1400/1800

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143. Outstanding French Bisque Automaton “Blossom Girl with Fan and Lorgnette� with Original Paris Boutique Medallion 18" (46 cm.) Standing upon a velvet-covered base is a bisque-head girl with swivel head on bisque shoulderplate, blue glass paperweight eyes, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair curly wig, shapely carton torso and elongated slender legs, wire upper arms, bisque forearms. When wound, the doll turns her head and nods, while alternately fanning herself and lifting the gilt ormolu lorgnette to her eyes, while music plays. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 1 (head) Cloches de Corneville (paper tune label on base) Magasin des Enfants Jouets et Jeux Passage de l’Opera (paper label on underside of base, and silver medallion on velvet cover). Comments: Leopold Lambert, circa 1890. Value Points: pristine preserved condition, the doll wears most unusual original costume of petals with handpainted design, including bonnet, and carries aqua silk fan and elaborate lorgnette, presented on original base under glass dome (not photographed). $8000/11,000

144. Very Rare and Beautiful German Bisque Character, 111,

by Simon and Halbig 18" (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes in small-cut eye sockets with black eyeliner, painted curly lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, wearing lovely antique dress, bonnet, undergarments, leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: 111. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1910. Value Points: very beautiful model of older child with pensive expression, enhanced by finest quality of bisque and painting, original body and body finish. $9000/13,000

145. German Bisque “Whistling Jim� by Gebruder Heubach 13" (33 cm.) Solid domed bisque head with flanged neck, brown sculpted boyish hair, intaglio blue side-glancing eyes with pronounced black pupils, white eye dots, short feathered brows, mouth modeled as though puckered for whistling, with small original hole in center, muslin body with bellows in torso to emit a whistling sound, composition lower arms, antique blue sailor costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 8774 Heubach (square) Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1915, marketed as "Whistling Jim".

Value Points: rare novelty doll whose whistling sound is enhanced by modeling of mouth. $600/900

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146. German Bisque Character “Mein Liebling”, Model 117, by Kammer and Reinhardt 17" (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, a small chip and reglue at back crown rim under wig. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 117 43. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912, the model known as “Mein Liebling”. Value Points: especially fine bisque with fine luminous complexion, dear expression, original body and body finish, pretty antique costume and shoes. $1700/2500

147. Large German Bisque Child, 939, by Simon and Halbig with Beautiful Expression 30" (76 cm.) Bisque socket head with elongated face and very full cheeks, blue glass inset eyes with darker blue iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted dark curly lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows with decorative glaze, accented eye corners and nostrils, open mouth, outlined pale lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S 16 H 939.

Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890.

Value Points: especially beautiful face with finest matte bisque and artistic painting. $800/1200

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148. Early Period German Woolen Reindeer on Cast Iron Wheeled Base by Steiff 23" (58 cm.) The excelsior-filled reindeer with black shoe-button eyes, stitched-on felt-lined ears, velvet antlers, is mounted upon a cast iron wheeled base. With original blank metal button in ear.

Structurally excellent, the woolen coat is very worn. Germany, Steiff, circa 1910. $800/1200

149. German Bisque Toddler, 680, by Kley and Hahn 14" (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, outlined lips, two porcelain upper teeth, tongue, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing. Marks: 680 3 K&H. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: Kley and Hahn, circa 1912. Value Points: endearing cheerful face, fine bisque, original toddler body and body finish. $400/500

150. German All-Bisque Googly, 217, with Wonderful Costume 7" (18 cm.) One-piece all-bisque head and torso with chubby face, painted blue sideglancing googly eyes with white eyedots, single stroke brows, little pug nose, closed mouth with impish smile, blonde mohair wig, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white stockings and black one-strap shoes.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 217 18. Comments: Germany, circa 1920. Value Points: delightful impish googly with antique costume including pocket pinafore. $400/500

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152. German All-Bisque Sleep-Eyed “Baby Bud” in Original Labeled Box 6 ½" (17 cm.) One-piece all-bisque toddler with brown glass sleep eyes in side-glancing googly manner, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, one-stroke curved brows, 152 label pug nose, closed mouth with smiling expression and welldefined stuck-out tongue, brunette mohair wig, painted blue smock, loop-jointed bisque arms with sculpted bent elbows and pointing fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: “Baby Bud” Registered Bisque Baby, Made in Germany (original paper label on box). Comments: circa 1915. Value Points: rare variation of the deposed figure, having glass eyes, wig, and preserved unplayed with in original box. $400/500

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154. Very Rare German Mohair “Yes-No” Bunny by Schuco

153. German Mohair Mechanical Bunny on Wheels by Schuco, with Original Box 10" (25 cm.) including ears. The standing bunny with mohair cover over metal armature has felt-lined stand-up ears, amber glass eyes, embroidered pink nose and mouth, felt sewn-on shoes, and original costume, with candy container basket at his back, and metal wheeled rollers below his feet. When wound, he moves forward and in circles. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Made in US Zone Schuco Rolly Germany DRGM (on metal wheel frame). Comments: Germany, Schuco, circa 1945. Value Points: well-preserved original condition, with original box. $600/800

6" (15 cm.) including ears. Of golden mohair over metal armature, having feltlined stand-up ears, mohair over armature body, jointed limbs, and a mechanism at its tail which, when manually moved, causes the head to move up and down (“yes”) or side-to-side (“no”). Near mint condition.

Germany, Schuco, circa 1935. $700/900

155. German Brown Mohair “Yes-No” Teddy Bear by Schuco 5" (13 cm.) Brown mohair teddy with amber glass eyes, rounded snout nose with black embroidered nose and mouth, brown mohair fur over metal armature, jointed arms and legs, with mechanism in its tail which, when moved, causes the head to move up and down (“yes”) or side-to-side (“no”). Near mint condition. Germany, Schuco, circa 1935. $400/600

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156. German Mechanical Monkey by Schuco 10" (26 cm.) The standing monkey with brown mohair hair, tin face with brown glass eyes, white mohair beard, felt cover over metal armature body, has felt sewnon shoes, original costume, and metal wheeled rollers below his feet. When wound, he moves forward and in circles. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Made in US Zone Schuco Rolly Germany DRGM (on metal wheel frame). Comments: Germany, Schuco, circa 1945, Value Points: well-preserved original condition of the delightful toy. $500/700

157. German Mohair “Yes-No” Teddy Bear with Spectacles 5" (13 cm.) The golden mohair teddy with small black bead eyes under original wire spectacles, black embroidered nose and mouth, has mohair over metal armature body, jointed arms and legs, and mechanism in the tail which causes the head to turn up and down (“yes”) or sideto-side (“no”). Mechanism functions well, mohair is very sparse. Germany, circa 1930. $300/400

158. German Bisque Character Doll, 115A, by Kammer and Reinhardt with Very Rare Ebony Complexion 20" (50 cm.) Bisque socket head with ebony black complexion, brown glass sleep eyes, black brush-stroked brows with decorative glaze, dark eyeliner and painted lashes, closed mouth with coral-shaded lips and two sculpted upper teeth, black fleecy wig, black composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with sidehip jointing. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 116/A 50.

Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912. Value Points: fabulous flawless ebony complexion with fine luminous gleam enhances the character expression, original body and body finish, wonderful cotton romper dress with pattern of little children and piglets. $3000/4000

160. Pretty German Bisque Child, Model 99,

by Heinrich Handwerck 22" (56 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 99-11 ¾ Dep Germany Handwerck 3 ½ (head) Heinrich Handwerck (body). Comments: Handwerck, circa 1910. Value Points: pretty child has original head and body, original body finish, beautiful multi-layered antique costume and bonnet. $400/600

161. Petite German Bisque Child, Rare Model 1279, by Simon and Halbig

159. Rare German Bisque Character, 600, by Simon and Halbig 21" (53 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils of small rounded nose, small open mouth with shaded lips, four porcelain teeth, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition and wooden balljointed body, antique linen boy's costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Simon & Halbig 600 10. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1910. Value Points: rare model with most appealing expression, deeply impressed details around the mouth, finest bisque and painting, original body and body finish. $900/1300

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Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, dark painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth with classic impressed dimple on the bottom lip, two square cut upper teeth, impressed dimples on cheeks and chin, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden balljointed body, pretty silk costume. Condition: generally excellent.

S&H 1279 Dep Germany 3 ½. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1900. Value Points: especially pretty face enhanced by accent dot on lip and impressed dimples. $600/800

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163. Very Rare and Beautiful German Bisque "Pretty Peggy" by Grace Corry Rockwell

15" (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lower lashes, mohair lashes, short feathered brows, tiny nose, open mouth, two porcelain upper teeth, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden balljointed body with short toddler body, nicely costumed including fauxtortoise spectacles. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S (pb in star) H Ox Germany. Comments: Schoneau and Hoffmeister, circa 1910. Value Points: rare little model with very expressive features aptly depicts a fine little gentleman. $600/800

20" (51 cm.) Bisque head with flanged neck depicting a wide-eyed young girl, brown glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full outlined lips, blonde mohair wig, muslin body with composition lower limbs, wearing lovely antique lace dress, undergarments, leather shoes, and lace and silk ribbon bonnet with frou-frou trim.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: copr. by Grace C. Rockwell Germany 1392/40.

Comments: circa 1927, made in Germany from the copyright designs of the American artist Grace Corry Rockwell, the doll was marketed by the George Borgfeldt firm under the name "Pretty Peggy"; that reference appeared in their 1927 catalog. Value Points: especially beautiful example of the rare model with finest quality of bisque and painting, very gentle expression. $2500/3500

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164. American Wooden Doll by Schoenhut with Carved Braids and Pink Hair Bow 16" (41 cm.) All carved wood, socket head with deeply-carved hair in loosely-woven braids that are pulled to the back of her head and captured with a pink bow, intaglio blue eyes with large black pupils, white eyedots, black upper eyeliner, accented nostrils, closed mouth with solemn expression, spring-jointed body with articulation at shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees, and ankles, nice antique costume that may be original including shoes with holes in feet for posing.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Schoenhut Doll Pat. Jan 17,’11 USA & Foreign Countries. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1912. Value Points: rare model with fine original complexion, deeply-sculpted hair. $900/1100

166. Rare American Carved Wooden Character with Two Sculpted Teeth and Original Wig 19" (48 cm.) All carved wooden doll, socket head, deep intaglio pale blue eyes with large black pupils and white eyedots, black upper eyeliner, feathered brows, distinctive upturned nose, closed mouth in slight impish smile, two sculpted teeth, impressed cheek dimples, wooden springjointed body, original knit teddy, Schoenhut shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Schoenhut Doll Pat. Jan. 17, ‘11 USA and Foreign Countries. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1911. Value Points: rare early model with captivating expression, fine original finish and wig. $1100/1500

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165. American Wooden Character Doll by Schoenhut with Original Wig and Shoes 15" (38 cm.) All carved wooden doll, socket head, decal/shaded blue eyes with black upper eyeliner, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with petulant expression, original tacked-on blonde mohair wig, wooden spring-jointed body, lovely antique costume with original Schoenhut shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Schoenhut Doll Pat. Jan 17,’11 USA Foreign Countries. Comments: most endearing petite character with upturned nose, fine original finish and wig. $700/1000

17" (43 cm.) Carved wooden socket head, large intaglio blue eyes with pronounced black pupils, white eyedots, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, tacked-on blonde mohair wig, allwooden spring-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Schoenhut Doll Pat. Jan.17th 1911 USA. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1912. Value Points: original wig, knit teddy, fine original finish with very large intaglio eyes. $500/800

168. American Carved Wooden Character by Schoenhut 15" (38 cm.) Carved wooden socket head, decal/painted brown eyes, feathered brows, closed mouth with row of tiny teeth, brunette mohair tacked-on wig, allwooden spring-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, two flakes on nose.

Marks: Schoenhut Doll Pat. Jan 17, ‘11 USA. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1915.

Value Points: original tacked-on wig, knit teddy, button, and Schoenhut shoes. $400/600

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169. Three Vintage Lady’s Hats by Jille Comprising a golden fitted cap of lavishly layered plumage attached to a stiffened knot-woven form; a flat-topped green woven bonnet which is completely covered with white daisies on the top and around the brim, the daisies having yellow pom-pom centers; and a dark green woolen hat form which is lavishly covered with small feathers in rich shades of green, red, black and cream. Each with the original cloth label “Jille Original”. Excellent condition. Circa 1930s/1940s. $300/500

170. Three Fashionable Vintage Lady’s Hats Including a richly draped turban of patterned silk brocade with grey rayon lining, with original cloth label “Ann Marie”; a grey wool/silk brushed hat with stamp of “Madrigal imported body, made in Italy” with stitched banding, and with original cloth label “Ann Marie”; and a lavishly draped tulle hat over stiffened lace frame, and with orange silk banding, with original cloth label “Mr. Paul”. Excellent condition. Circa 1940s. $300/500

171. Two Vintage French Hats by Schiaparelli Included a woven white fat-topped hat with narrow turned up brim decorated with rosebuds and lilies of the valley, red velvet band, two attachment combs, and white face veil; and unusual hat of stiffened white braid in ribboncandy like design, with flat crown, rounded sides and trimmed with black ribbon. Each with original cloth label “Schiaparelli Paris”. Excellent condition. Circa 1940. $300/500

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white stiffened silk flowers with leave and red/yellow centers, decorated with black velvet ribbons. Excellent condition. Circa 1940s/1950s. $400/600

173. Three Vintage Lady’s Hats from California Milliners

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intricately woven straw hat with graduated-width upturned brim of black velvet and with velvet streamers and a cluster of stiffened flowers at the front, with original cloth label “Muller Modes California”; and a fashionable version of the classic Tyrolean hat, of loden green wool, with constructed pleat at the front, upturned brim at one side, feathered decorations and facial veil, with original cloth label “Royal, Created in California”. Excellent condition. Circa 1930s/1940s. $300/500

174. Two German All-Bisque Fashionable Ladies in the Manner of Galluba & Hoffman 7" (18 cm.) standing. Each is all-bisque figure of a sinuous-figured lady, with dimensional-sculpting of face and body, attached to a white bisque vase, and having painted facial features and costumes, and each with mohair wig.

Condition: standing lady has one-piece reglue of parasol handle tip, seated has very faint hairline on back of vase. Comments: Germany, in the manner of Galluba and Hoffman, circa 1915. Value Points: wonderfully stylized and posed society ladies, rare figures to find. $300/400

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German Bisque “Just Me” in Original Woven Egg-Shaped Basket with Trousseau 9" (23 cm.) doll. 16”l. basket. Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep and side-glancing eyes, painted long curly lashes, dash-painted brows, little pug nose, very chubby cheeks, closed mouth with rosebud-shaped lips, blonde mohair bobbed wig, five-piece composition body with distinctive modeled bent right elbow. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Just Me Registered Germany A 310 7/0 M. Comments: Marseille, circa 1928. Value Points: the delightful and rare little imp has wonderful expression and bisque, original body and body finish, wearing original costume, and is presented in her original fancily-woven egg-shaped basket with tufted silk lining and with additional costumes and accessories. $1100/1500

176. All-Original French Paper Mache Clown with Painted Butterflies 13" (33 cm.) Paper mache socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, open mouth, four teeth, white mohair curly wig, fivepiece paper mache body. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1890. Value Points: all-original, the little clown has painted/decoupage butterflies on his face, and is wearing original flannel clown costume and cap with lace and velvet ribbon trim. $600/900

177. French Glass-Eyed Paper Mache “Eden Clown” in Original Box with Wonderful Decorations 15" (38 cm.) including hat. Paper mache socket head, dark blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, four teeth, brunette mohair wig, five-piece paper mache body. Condition: generally excellent, some rubs on insect decorations. Marks: Eden Clown (box label and with

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illustration of a clown). Comments: French, circa 1890. Value Points: all original with glass eyes, clown painting with decoupage of insects, original silk clown costume and attached hat, with original box. $700/900

178. German Bisque Character, 247,

by Kestner Known as “Baby Jean” 19" (48 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, two porcelain upper teeth, blonde lambswool wig over plaster pate, composition bent limb baby body, antique costume.

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tip chipped. Marks: Germany 247 JDK. Comments: Kestner, circa 1915. Value Points: wonderful expression with very fine modeling of dimples and laughter lines, very choice bisque. $600/900

179. French Paper Mache Candy Container as Jester with Fancy Silk Costume 12" (30 cm.) Paper mache detachable head, blue glass sleep eyes, open mouth, four teeth, blonde mohair wig, fivepiece paper mache body. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1890. Value Points: all-original, with painted colorful decorations on his face, the jester wears a fancy silk costume with three contrasting pattern designs, lace trim, jester cap, shoes and socks, and has detachable head for access to candy container. $500/700 177 label

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over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 11 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1888. Value Points: beautiful creamy-complexioned bébé with original body and body finish, wears beautiful dress of aqua silk and crepe de chene with lace trim, ruffled bonnet, undergarments, leather shoes signed “E.J. Depose 11”. $3500/4500

181. French Paper Mache and Fur Salon Dog as Candy Container 9" (23 cm.) h. The paper mache dog is lavishly covered with white fur, has shaved face with amber glass eyes, black painted nose and mouth, long bushy tail, with removable head for access to hollow candy container interior. Excellent condition. French, circa 1890. $600/900

182. German All-Bisque Mignonette with Original Hip-Length Wig

180. French Bisque Bébé Jumeau in Lovely Aqua Silk and Lace Dress and Signed Jumeau Shoes 24" (61 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, dark painted lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette hand-tied human hair

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5" (13 cm.) Solid domed bisque swivel head on kidedged bisque torso, brown glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig in long curled “flottante” style, peg-jointed 182. bisque arms and legs with painted white stockings and brown two-strap shoes, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: for the French market, circa 1885. Value Points: especially pretty face with deep modelling, original wig. $500/700

183. All-Original French Bisque Poupée by Emile Jumeau Wearing Aqua Satin Gown 17" (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kidedged bisque shoulder plate, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, light brown mohair wig with interwoven ribbons, very sturdy kid poupée body with gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees, stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 3 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878, a very rare transitional poupée with entrancing large eyes found on the earliest period bébés. Value Points: beautiful lady doll with entrancing eyes, very sturdy body, lovely early gown with extended train. $2500/3500

184. Pair, German Miniature Pewter Candelabra 5" (13 cm.) The pewter three-armed candle holders with fluted base and elaboratelyscrolled arms are a matched pair, each with three candle holders. Late 19th century.

Excellent condition. $200/300

185. Very Fine Early Miniature Walnut Chest with Shaped Escutcheons 9" (23 cm.) l. 8”h. Of fine walnut woods, with incised edging around the drawers and shaped detailing at the sides, the chest features three drawers, each with a handcast brass heart-shaped escutcheon, and each drawer with two ring pulls attached to matching escutcheons. Excellent condition.

Early 1800s. $600/900

186.1. German Mechanical Singing Bird in Cage by Karl Griesbaum 11" (28 cm.) The gilded metal bird cage with loop handle and bronzefinish base has green velvet floor with bird perch decorated with leaves and berries, and with a feathered bird, which, when wound, turns it head side to side, flutters its tail and chirps a fine bird tune. Impressed on the underside “K.G.” with logo and Germany.

Generally excellent, functions well. Karl Griesbaum, Germany, early 20th century. $1500/2500

187. Pair of German Aqua Satin Shoes for Heinrich Handwerck, Size 0

186. Beautiful Large French Bisque Bebe Jumeau, Size 13, with Signed Jumeau Shoes 29" (74 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, lushly painted lashes, widely brush-stroked and multi-feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded lips, separately modeled and pierced ears, brunette human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 13 (head) Bebe Jumeau Diplome d'Honneur (body). Comments: beautiful large bebe with lovely luminous bisque, deeply sculpted dimples and philtrum, original body and body finish, antique lace dress and bonnet, undergarments, Jumeau knit stockings, leather shoes signed "Paris Depose" with bee symbol. $4500/6500

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2" (5 cm.) The aqua silk satin shoes with white overcast stitching at the edges has button-edge ankle straps, white pompoms and leather shoes impressed HH in a heart, and “0”. With original matching socks. Excellent condition. Circa 1910. $200/300

188. Three French Silk Sachets 8" (20 cm.) x 6”, 13” x 10”, 12” x 8”. Each is of fine silk in rose or aqua pastel colors, and has padded silk lining, with cording along the sides, and having painted landscape or floral scenes or applique flowers. French, circa 1890. $400/500

189. Petite French Bisque Premiere Bébé by Emile Jumeau 12" (30 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head with very full cheeks, large brown glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-balljointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 4 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878. Value Points: the first period bébé has beautiful bisque and portraitlike expression, lovely pale complexion, original body and body finish, lovely antique dress of ivory silk faille and aqua silk, kidskin shoes, woven bonnet. $4500/6500

190. Rare and All-Original Petite French Bisque Bébé "Mascotte"

by May Freres 11" (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with darker blue iris rims, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, auburn mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: Mascotte. Comments: May Freres, circa 1890. Value Points: rare to find model in all-original condition, wonderful petite size having original body and body finish, wig, pate, muslin chemise dress, undergarments, socks and leather shoes. $3500/4500

191. French Bisque "Eden Bébé" in Original Vibrant Folklore Costume 14" (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, composition body jointed at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 3/0.

Comments: circa 1900, the doll is presented in her original box labeled "Eden Bébé Marque Depose".

Value Points: unplayed with condition, the bébé wears her original folklore costume comprising maroon woolen dress with fichu, silk apron with black lace, original muslin chemise, black woolen stockings, wooden sabots, and woven bonnet over lace coiffe with red satin edging. $800/1200

192. German Bisque Portrait Doll of Admiral Sampson by Dressel 8 ½" (22 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, single stroke brows, strong

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aquiline nose, closed mouth, lips hidden under very prominent modeled bushy gray mustache and beard, gray side-parted hair, black flannel Admiral's cap over cut pate, composition body jointed at shoulders and hips, Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 17 SP. Comments: portrait of the American hero, Admiral Sampson, the model was registered in 1898 by Cuno and Otto Dressel,and designed to appeal to patriotic American spirit aroused by the Spanish American war of that time. Value Points: rare model with exacting portraiture of Sampson, fine quality of bisque, original uniform. $800/1000

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193. An Amusing Set of Wooden Flip-Face Figures 10" (25 cm.) The die-cut wooden figures have lithographed paper cover, and hinged heads and body inserts, designed that when flipped, different expressions appear. Generally excellent. Circa 1890. $300/500

194. French Bisque Bébé “Dep” with Fine Original Marquis Costume 15" (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, large brown glass sleep eyes, painted lower lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, French paper mache body with jointing at shoulders and hips, bisque lower arms. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Dep 2.

Comments: French, circa 1895. Value Points: wearing original (frail) silk costume with soutache-trimmed great coat and epaulets. $800/1100

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195. Lovely French Bisque Brown-Eyed Bébé, Known as Circle Dot Model, by Leon Casimir Bru 15" (38 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate with modeled bosom and shoulderblades, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, dark painted lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined sculpted teeth, outlined lips, pierced ears, original blonde lambswool wig over cork pate, plump kid bébé body with gusset-jointing at hips and knees, bisque forearms, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: (circle dot symbol) Bru Jne 4 (head) No, 4 Bru (body), Comments:

Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1882. Value Points: rare model with beautiful bisque and painting, very sturdy original body, perfect bisque hands. $9000/13,000

196. French Musical Automaton “Seated Troubadour with Violin” by Vichy 15" (38 cm.) Seated upon a velvet covered base is a bisque-head doll with brown glass inset paperweight eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with pale outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, carton torso and legs, wire upper arms, metal hands, wearing rose silk troubadour costume with ruching and gilt metallic trim,

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with matching hat, pom-poms. When wound, music plays, he turns his head side to side, and strums the violin he holds in his left arm. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Vichy, circa 1865. Value Points: elegantly-posed violinist is enhanced by fine quality of bisque, charming motion and music. $5000/7500

197. French All-Bisque Smiling Mignonette with Blue Shoes 5 ½" (14 cm.) Solid domed bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, brown glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line and slight smiling expression, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white stockings and blue two-strap shoes, antique burgundy silk dress and bonnet. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1885. Value Points: brilliant cobalt eyes, pert smiling expression, beautiful hip-length braid. $500/800

198. French Bisque Poupée by Emile Jumeau with Original Signed Body, Lovely Wedding Costume 17" (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, large blue glass paperwegiht inset eyes, dark eyeliner, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, kid poupée body with shapely torso, wearing lovely silk and lace wedding costume with lace veil, floral coronet and corsage. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 6 (head and shoulder) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Jumeau, circa 1878, the

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transitional poupée model was made with the larger eye socket size of the then-new Jumeau bébé. Value Points: pretty wide-eyed lady doll has lovely bisque, original very sturdy poupée body. $1800/2600

199. Elaborately-Fitted French “Globe de Mariée” with Original Wax Blossom Coronet and Jewelry 19" (48 cm.) Arranged upon an oval wooden base with glass dome is a very elaborate wedding arrangement of burgundy velvet and rich gilt ormolu, including six mirrors, leafy garlands, and an ormolu dove with garland wreath, and tufted velvet cushion which exhibits the original wax orange blossom coronet worn by the bride along with three matching bracelets. Excellent condition. French, circa 1885. $600/900

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201. French Bisque Poupée Head with Portrait Face by Pierre-Francois Jumeau 4 ½" (11 cm.) h. 5” w. shoulder plate. Pale bisque swivel head on kid-edged shoulder plate, pale blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading and darker blue outer rims, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with pale accented lips, pierced ears, brunette wig over cork pate, Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 5 (head and shoulders). Comments: Pierre-Francois Jumeau, circa 1870. Value Points: very beautiful face with gentle portrait-like expression. $1800/2500

200. French Bisque Bébé Head with Splendid Eyes by Leon Casimir Bru 7" (18 cm.) h. 4 ½”w. Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate with modeled bosom and shoulder blades, very deep ice-blue glass paperweight eyes with spiral threading and darker blue iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, mauve blushed eye shadow, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, sculpted teeth, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig with ringlet curls, cork pate. Condition: generally excellent, small chip at the corner of the right shoulder plate. Marks: Bru Jne 6 (head) No. 6 Bru Jne (head). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1882. Value Points: especially fine sculpting and painting enhanced by splendid eyes. $6000/8500

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with condition,the Bébé Teteur has original nursing mechanism in head, original wig, pate, mohair lashes, superb bisque and painting, original body and body finish, and is wearing an elaborate white pique baby costume and holding its original glass baby bottle with raised lettering "Bru Jeune,Bébé Teteur". $8000/10,000

203. Very Beautiful French Bisque Bébé E.J., Size 7, by Emile Jumeau

202. All-Original French Bisque Bébé Teteur with Signed Bru Baby Bottle 19" (48 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, mohair lashes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, open mouth, shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bru Jne 8. Comments: Bru, circa 1890. Value Points: in pristine unplayed

16" (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, amberbrown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, rose-blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye 203, 204. corners, closed mouth with accented lips, impressed dimples at lip corners, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, pretty antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose E 7 J (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1884. Value Points: very beautiful face with transfixing eyes enhanced by rich painting of lashes, brows and eyeshadow, finest bisque, original body and body finish. $3500/4500

204. Wonderful German All-Bisque Doll, Model 887, in Original Lavishly-Fitted Layette 6" (15 cm.) The all-bisque doll has swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, brunette mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S&H 887 1. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: rarer model, in superb original presentation, dressed in ruffled lace bunting and bonnet, and resting in superbly-fitted woven basket with silk cover, ruffled lace trim, and rose silk ribbons and bows. $1200/1500

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206. French Bisque Musical Automaton “Lady with Fan and Lorgnette” by Roullet et Decamps 24" (61 cm.) Standing upon a velvet-covered wooden base is a bisque head lady with bisque shoulder-plate, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, lushly-painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils, outlined full lips of closed mouth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, shapely carton lady body and legs, wire upper arms, bisque forearms. When wound, she nods, and turns her head from side to side, alternately looking into her lorgnette, and then lifting the fan as though to hide her face, while music plays. Condition: generally excellent, music and motion function well. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau 6 (head). Comments: Roullet de Decamps, circa 1890. Value Points: a luxury larger size automaton, with very beautiful face, original costume and accessories, charming movements. $5500/7500

207. Beautiful French Bisque Bébé Steiner, Figure A, in Beautiful Antique Costume with “Au Bon Marche” Labeled Bonnet 24" (61 cm.) Bisque socket head, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes with “dot” highlights, brush-stroked brows with feathering, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with shaded lips and upturned lip corners, dimpled chin, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: J. Steiner Bte SGDG Paris Fre A 17 (head) Le Petit Parisien Bébé Steiner Medaille D’Or Paris 1889 (body). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1890. Value Points: beautiful delicate complexion is perfectly complemented by the silk rose and cream striped frock with lace trim, and with undergarments, leather shoes, and lavish ruffled cutwork bonnet with original label “Au Bon Marche Paris”. $3800/4500

208. French Musical Automaton “The Dandy Smoker”

by Leopold Lambert

205. 19th Century French Oil Painting “Bébé Jumeau Seated on Bentwood Chair” 34" (86 cm.) x 21”. Oil painting on canvas depicts a blue-eyed Bébé Jumeau in luxury rose dress with wide-brimmed rose bonnet and matching rose shoes and stockings seated on a bentwood chair. Although impressionistic in style, the details even include the wrist jointing. The canvas is stretched on wood frame with the center stretched stamped “Moirinat, Paris, 13(8?)4 Faubourg-St. Honore”, and gilt wooden frame.

Circa 1890. $1500/2500

23" (58 cm.) Standing upon a rose velvet covered wooden base is a bisque-head man with blue glass paperweight inset eyes, brush-stroked brows, painted lashes, blushed eye shadow, slightly parted lips, blonde mohair wig, very slender elongated carton torso and shapely legs, bisque hands, wearing the costume of an aristocratic dandy including a beautifully detailed rose satin jacket with tails, pantaloons, silk vest with metallic edging, lace jabot, knit stockings, rose satin shoes and ivory silk tricorn hat. He has a cigarette holder in his right hand and a handkerchief in his left.

When wound, music plays, he turns his head from side-to-side and nods, drawing the cigarette holder to his lips, inhales, turns toward his left and lifts the hankie while exhaling, thus appearing to brush away the smoke. Condition: generally excellent, faint hairline at right crown rim into corner of right brow, music and mechanism function well. Marks: L.B. (key). Comments: Leopold Lambert, Paris,circa 1890, a series of “smokers” with various themes were created by the firm. Value Points: beautiful presentation of rare model with “smoking” action. $5000/8000

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209. French Musical Red Velvet Cabinet 16" (41 cm.) The wooden framed cabinet with maroon velvet cover has cabriole-shaped legs, desk writing table with faux-drawer (which actually contains the music box), beaded trim above the arched doors, and beveled glass windows on the cabinet doors. When wound (key works well, but is not original), and doors opened, beautiful music plays.

Some age wear to velvet, music box functions well. French, circa 1890, a very beautiful accessory furnishing for fashion dolls, with enhancement of delightful music. $800/1300

210. French Bisque Mechanical Waltzing Lady by Jules Steiner with Rare Bisque Arms 14" (36 cm.) Bisque shoulder head, blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, slightly-parted lips with double row of teeth, outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, bisque arms to above the elbows, carton torso with full-length skirt that encloses clockwork mechanism, with sateen skirt cover, hidden wheels at the wooden base; when wound, the doll glides, turns, revolves,and moves arms up and down as though waltzing.

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Condition: generally excellent, restoration to two finger tips on right hand, mechanism functions well. Comments: Jules Steiner, 1867. Value Points: an especially lovely face with dramatic cobalt blue eyes contrasting pale bisque, rare bisque arms. $3500/4500

211. French Bisque Bébé by Gaultier Freres 24" (61 cm.) Bisque socket head, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes of great depth, thick dark eyeliner, painted dark curly lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, thick brush-stroked brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined shaded lips, dimpled shaded chin, pierced ears, brunette human hair over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, pretty rose silk dress. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 9 F.G, (in scroll). Comments: Gaultier Freres, circa 1888. Value Points: pretty bébé with dramatic large eyes enhanced by rich painting of lashes and eye shadow. $2800/3500

212. French Musical Automaton "Little Girl at her Dressing Table" by Leopold Lambert 19" (48 cm.) Arranged upon a velvet-covered base is a charming scene depicting a bisque-headed doll standing behind her lacecovered dressing table with hinged beveled mirror, containing assorted toiletries. The girl has blue glass eyes, open mouth, nicely painted features, brunette mohair wig, carton torso and legs, bisque forearms, wearing rose and ivory sateen dress, bonnet, and holding a puff and mirror. When wound, two musical tunes play, while the girl turns her head side-to-side and nods to look into the hand mirror which she extends while lifting her left hand; meanwhile her right hand appears to dab her cheeks with the powder puff. Condition: generally excellent, one finger tip chipped. Marks: 1300-6 (doll). Comments: Leopold Lambert, Paris, circa 1895. From a series of charming vignette scenes presented by the firm toward the end of the century. Value Points: pleasing scene with lovely bisque doll is beautifully presented. $4000/6000

213. French Bisque “Bébé Phonographe” by Emile Jumeau with Lioret Phonograph System and Rare Original Flap-Front Dress and Signed Jumeau Shoes 26" (66 cm.) Bisque socket head, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted dark curly lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth with outlined lips, row of porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate,French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with phonograph disc system in torso that operates from keywind and lever at the back torso, metal sound plate. Condition: generally excellent, mechanism operates albeit sound is blurred as typically found, faint hairline (seamline?) below right ear. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau 11 (head) (Lioret signature on the mechanism). Comments: Emile Jumeau, with mechanism of Henri Lioret, circa 1895, the model was introduced as “Bébé Phonographe”. Value Points: an especially pretty model of the musical bébé owns one Jumeau recording “Petit Poupon”, wears original flap-front dress designed for easy access to change recordings, shoes signed Bébé Jumeau 11, undergarments beautiful bonnet $3000/4000

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214. French Bisque Bébé in Original Traditional Costume of the Bourgogne Region of France 21" (53 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lower lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, row of teeth, brunette human hair wig, French composition and wooden fullyjointed body. Condition: generally excellent, original body finish albeit some paint flaking.

Marks: Unis France 301 71 149. E.r (in circle) T. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1930, the doll is wearing the traditional costume of the Bourgogne region of France; according to a letter with the Koenig Collection, the coiffe was no longer worn by the end of the 19th century as too many young girls were developing cavities at the top of their head from wearing the heavily-weighted coiffe; arguably one of the most distinctive of the French traditional coiffes, it required perfect balance to wear. Value Points: unplayed condition,the perfectly-preserved folklore costume includes distinctive and rare brelot coiffe, original coiffure. $1100/1300

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215. French White Pique Dress, Bonnet and Booties for Larger Bébé in Original “Au Bon Marche” Box

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To fit child doll about 28”-30”. Of white pique with elaborate cutwork inserts, ruffled collar, and sleevelets, and having four ruffled alternating tiers of lace and cutwork at the hem, fully-lined, with white buttons. And with matching doubletiered cutwork ruffles with rose ribbons, and cutwork slippers.

Excellent condition, the costume is preserved in original box of “Au Bon Marche” department store of Paris from its “costumes et confections” department. Circa 1885. $500/800

216. Pretty French Bisque Bébé Phenix by Steiner Successors 23" (58 cm.) Bisque socket head, dark blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, dark painted curly lashes, brush-stroked brows, rose-blushed eye shadow, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair hair over cork pate, composition body with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: * 93.

Comments: Jules Steiner, successors, the model was marketed as Bébé Phenix, circa 1895. Value Points: the wideeyed bébé wears lovely rose plaid dress with lace Bertha collar, Bébé ormolu pin, woven bonnet with floral trim, stockings, rose kidskin shoes. $2700/3400

217. French Mechanical "Nanny Pulling the Pony Cart" by Roullet et Decamps 14" (36 cm.) h. 17"l. A bisque socket head doll with blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lower lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, row of porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, carton torso, metal upper arms and legs, carton lower legs, and bisque forearms is holding the wooden handles of woven pony cart with double wheels, folding sunshade.

When wound, she walks forward, pulling the cart along.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1078 S&H Simon and Halbig. Comments: Roullet et Decamps, circa 1900. Value Points: original very fresh unplayed with condition, the doll is wearing her original Normandy nanny costume comprising elaborate rose silk dress with black velvet trim, apron, and coiffe. $2200/2800 216, 217, 218.

218. Sonneberg Bisque Character, 225, as Jester 10" (25 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted facial features, blue eyes, closed mouth with smiling expression, row

of teeth, on wooden block torso with bellows in torso which causes hands to clap cymbals when squeezed, wire upper arms and legs, wooden lower arms and legs, silk costume, jester cap with blonde mohair wig.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 225. Comments: Sonneberg, circa 1910. Value Points: the laughing jester wears original (frail) costume, has wonderful character face. $300/500

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219. Pair, Porcelain Heads with Rare Sculpted Bonnets as Candy Containers 8" (20 cm.) The porcelain heads depict a man and woman with sculpted carnival hats, and highly stylized painted facial features including dramatically painted eyes, attached to cardboard paper mache bodies with attached cloth costumes, and removable bases for use as candy containers.

Excellent condition.

For the French market, presented as luxury candy box by Parisian chocolatier, circa 1915. $600/900

with narrow black grosgrain ribbon with cloth label “An Original Cathay of California”; and a narrow hat band with open top that is overlaid with coral/cream curly feathers with original cloth label “Originated Jennie Simon Hollywood”. Excellent condition.

Circa 1940s. $300/600

220. Five Vintage Lady’s Hats From Various Milliners Comprising a woven black straw hat with graduated-width upturned brim decorated with a large satin bow, with label of “Cathay California”; ivory satin hat with fitted white fur sides, with original label “Sue-Claire New York, Paris, San Francisco”; white felt hat with stamp on felt form “Monopril HB made in France”, with wide upturned brim and overlaid with long curly white fur, trimmed with grosgrain band and ribbon at the crown, with two attached combs, and with label of “Lilli of California”; black stiffened velvet cap trimmed 220.

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221. Four Vintage Lady’s Hats by Jan Leslie Comprising an intricately woven flat-topped straw hat with very wide brim, overlaid with embroidered cutwork and brown velvet ribbons; black wool turban with black velvet crown; bright green woven hat overlaid with yellow-centered daisies, with attached hair combs; and petite woven toque with overlaid weave on the brim and brown taffeta band. All the above with original cloth label “Jan Leslie” custom design, along with two Jan Leslie labeled hat boxes. Excellent condition. Circa 1940s/1950s. $400/700

222. Five Vintage Lady’s Hats by Sonni with Two Hat Boxes Comprising a black wool felt jockey-style cap with black and white striped brim and crown edged with black cord; intricately woven straw hat with linen banding on the under brim, linen banding and bow, and two applique embroidered strawberries; sheer nylon ecru turban with elaborate draping and black

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velvet bow; black fitted cap with lavish arrangement of black feathers; and an elaborately draped turban of a loosely woven yellow fabric over grey woven form. Each with original cloth label “Sonni California”. Excellent condition. Circa 1940s, included are two hat boxes with Sonni signature. $300/500

223. Vintage Lady’s Hat of “Plastic Patent” by Jaeger A modern version of patent leather, this hat being of “plastic patent”. and styled in the manner of antique riding hat, with open-weave face veil, black grosgrain bows, and throat cord, with original label “Plastic Patent Jaeger”. Excellent condition. Circa 1940s. $100/200

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224. Vintage Lady’s Veil with Nine Large Rhinestones Loosely woven veil emanating from center point at the crown is decorated with a feather, a black velvet bow, and nine large rhinestones, with original cloth label of “I. Offell, San Francisco”. Excellent condition. Circa 1940s. $100/200

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and holding a bouquet of flowers, standing alongside a paper mache lamb.

Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Sonneberg, for the French market, circa 1890. Value Points: the little doll is presented in its original box, with paper mache lamb, and wearing costume identical to the lithographed image on the box cover. $700/900

227. Pair, German Bisque Parlor Pups by Gebruder Heubach

225. German Bisque Child, Rare Model XI, with Closed Mouth

by Kestner 16" (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows with feathering, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with accent line at center lips, blonde mohair wig,composition and wooden fullyjointed body with straight wrists, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: XI. Comments: Kestner, circa 1885. Value Points: appealing pensive expression achieved by slightly down-turned lips on the rarely found early model, original body and body finish. $1200/1800

9" (23 cm.) The pair of heavy white bisque dogs are posed seated on back haunches, having well-defined furry textured coats, shaved legs with pink-tinged paws, black painted nose on

226. Sonneberg Bisque Doll as “Mary Had a Little Lamb� in Presentation Box 7" (18 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass inset eyes, painted features, closed mouth, brunette mohair wig, composition body with jointing at shoulders and hips, painted shoes and socks, wearing yellow and blue silk dress, bonnet,

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pink muzzle, whisker spots, closed mouths.

Excellent condition. Germany, Gebruder Heubach, circa 1910. $300/500

228. Large German All-Bisque Miniature Doll, 150, by Kestner 8 ½" (22 cm.) One-piece bisque and torso, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lower lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, brunette mohair wig over plaster pate, loopjointed bisque arms and legs, knee-high painted pink stockings and black one-strap shoes, antique dress. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 150 3. Comments: Kestner, circa 1900. Value Points: pretty little girl with large eyes, original wig. $500/800

229. Petite German Bisque Child Doll by Kestner with Closed Mouth 13" (33 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, widely-arched brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, auburn mohair wig, composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 8.

Comments: Kestner, circa 1882. Value Points: beautiful luminous bisque enhances the pouting expression, original body and body finish. $1200/1500

230. Rare Model German Bisque Doll, XI, with Closed Mouth by Kestner 16" (41 cm.) Bisque socket head with very full cheeks, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brush-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden fully-jointed body with attached ball joints, straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: XI. Comments: Kestner, circa 1885. Value Points: appealing pouting expression on the closed mouth child, a rare model, with original body and body finish, lovely antique costume and bonnet. $1800/2400

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except restoration to boots. Comments: Germany, circa 1865. Value Points: rarity factors include brown hair color with fancy decoration, cobalt blue eyes, swivel head. $700/900

231. German Bisque Glass-Eyed Lady with Brown Sculpted Hair and Fancy Hair Bow 15" (38 cm.) Pale bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, brown sculpted short curly hair with tumbling curls onto her forehead, decorated with a gilt-edged cobalt blue ribbon and bow that extends around the back, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, commercial muslin stitch-jointed body with bisque lower limbs, fancilypainted boots, lovely blue silk taffeta gown. Condition: generally excellent

232. Eight Vintage Lady’s Hats from Various New York Milliners Including aqua woven cap with clusters of navy blue tulle and navy blue band and streamers, with cloth label of “Brandt New York”; navy blue woven toque with unusual back strap and stiffened navy blue tulle bows with coiled streamers, with cloth label of “Brandt New York”; woven straw bonnet with bowl-shaped upturned brim trimmed with ivory grosgrain ribbons, with two comb attachments, with cloth label of “Mr. John Sophisticate”; bright blue faux fur hat with blue grosgrain ribbon, with cloth label of “Westbury New York”; grey wool felt cap with front brim and upturned crown, with black thread over-stitching, cloth label of “Millinery Fashion Creators New York”; white

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linen toque with two comb attachments, with label of “Sanlea Hats New York”; green velvet cap in stiffened form with beaded trim, two comb attachments, and original cloth label “Fashioned by Alice Jane New York”; and black wool hat designed to fit snugly to front and sides of head with shaped concave indent at the crown, with original cloth label “Original design by Madcaps New York”. Excellent condition. Circa 1940s/1950s. $600/900

233. Rare German Two-Faced Porcelain Doll Head Depicting Two Ages of Woman 3" (8 cm.) The shoulder head has a different face on each side, one depicting a young woman with black sculpted hair and painted facial features, the other depicting a kindly-faced elderly woman with painted grey hair, black hair bonnet ruffle, incised age wrinkles and gaunt cheeks, painted facial features.

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Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1885. Value Points: rare porcelain doll head depicting two ages of woman. $600/900

235. Rare Early Porcelain Wigged Lady with Pink-Tinted Complexion 22" (56 cm.) 6 ½” l. head. Solid domed thick porcelain shoulder head with pinktinted complexion, oval face with high domed forehead, elongated thick throat, slightly modeled bosom, painted large blue eyes, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, brunette human hair, kid stitch-jointed body with stitched and separated fingers, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: circa 1850. Value Points: rarity factors include strongly-modeled and painted features, pink-tinting, modeled bosom. $1100/1500

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236. All Original Petite German Bisque Doll, 886, by Simon and Halbig

237. Sonneberg Bisque Closed Mouth Doll with Especially Beautiful Face

10" (25 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, heavilylidded blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, slightly-parted lips with two square-cut teeth, brunette mohair wig, shapely kid body, mitten hands.

Condition: Generally excellent. Marks: 886 S 3 H. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1885. Value Points: all-original petite doll, wearing dainty housekeeper striped dress with contrasting apron, undergarments, shoes and socks. $500/800

17" (43 cm.) Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, blue glass inset eyes with darker blue iris rims, dark eyeliner, feathered bows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with well-accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden body with straight wrists, pretty antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 10. Comments: Sonneberg, maker unknown, circa 1884, the model was designed to compete with the French bĂŠbĂŠs such as those of Jumeau. Value Points: especially pretty child with beautiful painting, original body and body finish. $900/1400

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238. German All-Bisque Doll with Painted Brown Boots

240. Early German Bisque Child Doll with Closed Mouth

7 ½" (19 cm.) All-bisque doll with one-piece bisque head and torso, very plump face, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, peg-jointed bisque arms with curled fists, peg-jointed muscular legs with painted knee-high stockings and painted brown ankle boots with black heels and lacing. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1885. Value Points: early all-bisque with rare painted brown boots. $400/600

12" (30 cm.) Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, nicely costumed.

Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, Sonneberg, circa 1885. Value Points: very distinctive facial model with artistic painting on the rare model. $800/1000

241. German Bisque Doll, Model 914,

by Alt, Beck and Gottschalk

239. Sonnebeg Bisque Doll with Closed Mouth 13" (33 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 20. Comments: Sonneberg, circa 1885. Value Points: very pretty closed mouth child with lovely bisque, original body, wearing lace-trimmed antique costume, soutache-embroidered bonnet. $700/900

15" (38 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, large blue glass spiral-threaded eyes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with defined space between the shade lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, kid gusset-jointed body with bisque forearms.

Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: 914 # (crown rim).

Comments: Alt, Beck and Gottschalk, circa 1885. Value Points: rarer model with wideeyed expression, original sturdy body, pretty antique costume and leather shoes. $600/900

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243. Large German Bisque Googly, 323, by Marseille with Original Costume 11" (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep and side-glancing googly eyes, painted lashes, single stroke brows, closed mouth with center accent line, brunette handtied human hair wig, five-piece composition toddler body. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: Germany A 323 M 3/0. Comments: Marseille, circa 1920. Value Points: pristine condition, with original body and body finish, and wearing original muslin romper suit. $400/600

244. German Bisque "My Fairy"

by Heubach Koppelsdorf 242. German Bisque Child by Simon and Halbig in Lovely Original Condition 16" (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth with outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S 7 H dep.

Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: the beautiful doll has original wig, choice bisque, original body and body finish, and fine antique costume including French-stye leather shoes and socks, ruffled bonnet, dress. $500/800

14" (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, feathered brows, open mouth, outlined lips, two porcelain upper teeth, tongue, brunette mohair wig, composition bent limb baby body. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: Heubach Koppelsdorf 300 2/0 Germany (doll) My Fairy SuR Registered Made in Germany (paper label on costume). Comments: circa 1920. Value Points: the doll is preserved in unplayed with condition, with original chemise and label. $500/800

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245. German Bisque Googly with Wonderful Antique School Girl Costume 12" (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep and side-glancing googly eyes, painted long curly lashes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, brunette mohair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2/o 4/0. Comments: Germany, circa 1920. Value Points: deeply-impressed chin dimples enhanced by fine luminous bisque. $400/600

246. German Bisque Character, 1428, by Simon and Halbig 14" (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, small blue glass sleep eyes, fringed lashes, one-stroke brows, button nose, closed mouth with shaded and accented lips, brunette mohair wig, composition bent limb baby body, nicely costumed. Marks: 1428. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1912. Value Points: rare endearing little character with excellent detail of sculpting, fine quality of bisque. $1000/1300

247. German Bisque Art Character, Model 114, “Gretchen” by Kammer and Reinhardt 245.

10" (26 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted blue eyes, black upper eyeliner, one stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with downcast pouting lips, auburn mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R 114 26. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, “Gretchen” from their art character series, circa 1910. Value Points: very dear girl with beautiful bisque enhanced by luminous complexion, original body and body finish, wearing antique multi-layered folklore costume. $900/1300

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mouth with upturned lip corners, impressed dimples, brunette human hair, composition five-piece toddler body with painted shoes and socks, rose silk and lace dress. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 9578 3/0 Heubach (in square). Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1920. Value Points: rare googly model has wonderful expression, original body and body finish. $500/700

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248. Very Pretty German Bisque Child, 128, by Kestner with Closed Mouth 20" (51 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked and multi-feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: j made in Germany 13 128 (head) Excelsior Germany (body). Comments: Kestner, circa 1895. Value Points: rarer model, especially as closed mouth variation, having original wig, pate, Excelsior body, body finish, original family costume and leather boots. $1800/2200

250. Rare German Bisque Character, 116, with Sculpted Hair

by Kammer and Reinhardt 15" (39 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head with brown sculpted hair, blue glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth modeled as though open with laughing expression on the shaded and outlined lips, composition baby body, beautiful antique costume. Condition; generally excellent.

Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 116 39. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912.

Value Points: very rare modeled-hair version of the 116 model, has finest quality of bisque and painting, original body and body finish. $1500/1800

249. German Bisque Googly, 9578, by Gebruder Heubach 8" (20 cm.) Bisque socket head, very chubby round face, blue glass sleep and googly side-glancing eyes, long painted lashes, feathered brows, closed

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252. Beautiful and Rare German Bisque Character "Dolly Dimple"

by Gebruder Heubach

251. German Bisque Art Character, 101, “Marie”, by Kammer and Reinhardt 12" (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue painted eyes,heavy eyelids with thick dark upper eyeliner, one-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full lips, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R 101 30.

Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1910, the model “Marie” from the firm’s art character series. Value Points: dear little pouting girl with fine quality of bisque and sculpting, original body ad body finish. $1100/1300

25" (64 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, fringed brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth with full outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, impressed dimples in cheeks and chin, auburn mohair wig, composition and wooden balljointed body, nice antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Dep "Dolly Dimple" H Germany 10. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1915. Value Points: rare model with superb modeling of laughter crinkles around the eyes and impressed dimples, and with rare mohair lashes. $1100/1500

253. Large German Bisque Child, 1279, by Simon and Halbig 31" (79 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, brushstroked brows with sculpted detail, accented nostrils on rounded nose, open mouth with accent dot at the center of the bottom lip, four porcelain teeth, impressed cheek dimples, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S&H 1279 14 dep, Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1895. Value Points: rare model, with distinctive laughter crinkles at eye corners and deeply-impressed cheek dimples enhanced by the large size, very fine bisque, original body and body finish, wearing beautiful antique silk dress. $1200/1700

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body with side-hip jointing, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1488 Simon & Halbig 8 ½. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1912. Value Points: rare model with especially fine detail of sculpting especially around mouth and eyes, enhanced by fine bisque and gleaming patina of complexion, original body and body finish. $1800/2500

255. German Curly Mohair “Yes-No” Puppy 9" (23 cm.) Standing upon his back haunches, the curly mohair puppy with excelsior-filled body has swivel head, amber glass eyes, embroidered nose and mouth, metal spectacles, and an articulated tail which allows the puppy to say “yes” when moved up and down, or “no” when moved side-to-side. Germany, circa 1930, mechanism functions well on the rare example of the mechanism. $600/800

256. German Bisque Googly, Model 253, by Marseille for Borgfeldt in Original Costume 7" (18 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep and side-glancing googly eyes, painted lashes single-stroke brows, impish smile on closed mouth, brunette mohair wig, five-piece composition body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: G 253 B Germany A 10/0 M. Comments: Marseille on commission for George Borgfeldt, circa 1920. Value Points: delightful impish expression, original body and body finish, factory original costume and matching hat. $300/500

257. German Bisque GlassEyed Character, 7247, by Gebruder Heubach

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254. Charming German Bisque Character, 1388, by Simon and Halbig with Superb Bisque 17" (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, small blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, feathered short brows, accented nostrils, defined space between the lips of closed mouth, outlined lips, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler

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12" (30 cm.) Pinktinted bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig, composition bent limb baby body, nicely costumed.

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Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 7247 4 Germany Heubach (sunburst mark).

Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1915. Value Points: beautiful complexion with rare pink-tinted bisque, on the rare glass-eyed model. $800/1300

258. German Mohair Lion on Cast Iron Wheeled Base by Steiff 22" (56 cm.) Standing upon a cast iron frame with spoked cast iron wheels is an excelsior-filled mohair/woolen lion with very lush curly mane, amber glass eyes, embroidered pink nose, long tail, pull-string growler. Very good condition, some sparseness of mohair. Germany, Steiff, circa 1915. $800/1100

259. American Wooden Sleep-Eyed "Miss Dolly" by Schoenhut 22" (56 cm.) All-wooden doll with socket head, brown sleep eyes, painted features, closed mouth with painted row of teeth, brunette mohair wig, allwooden spring-jointed body, fine antique costume. Condition: very good, lip rubs. Marks: Schoenhut Doll Pat. Jan 17. 1911 U.S.A. Comments: Schoenhut, their model marketed as "Miss Dolly" with sleep eyes, circa 1920s. Value Points: fine large size with excellent antique costume. $700/900

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261. American Cloth “Alabama Baby” with Painted Blue Boots by Ella Smith 18" (46 cm.) All-cloth doll with pressed and oil-painted facial features, oilpainted brown hair with swirling curls, stitched-on ears, painted large tealblue eyes, painted all-around lashes, fringed brows, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, stitch jointing at hips and shoulders, oilpainted lower limbs, painted blue boots, antique costume.

Condition: generally 261, 262, 263. excellent. Marks: (faint Ella Smith markings on torso). Comments: Alabama Baby, from the cottage industry of Ella Smith, circa 1900. Value Points: fine original painted finish with large blue eyes, beautiful painting of hair. $800/1200

260. French Cloth Character Girl in Alsatian Costume by Poupées Venus

262. A Larger American Cloth “Alabama Baby” with Painted Thigh-High Blue Boots by Ella Smith

16" (41 cm.) Cloth swivel head with hard-pressed and painted facial features, blue side-glancing eyes with shaded detail and white eye dots, black upper eyeliner, side painted lashes, singlestroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with coral lower lip, two accent dots at bottom lip, brunette mohair wig, muslin body with shoulder and hip jointing, celluloid hands. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Poupées Venus Paris (paper label).

Comments: France, circa 1930. Value Points: fine unplayed with condition, lovely face and painting, elaborate original folklore costume of Alsace including coiffe. $400/600

23" (58 cm.) All-cloth doll with pressed and oil-painted facial features, oil-painted shaded brown hair, stitched-on ears, painted teal-blue eyes, dark eyeliner and all-around thick painted lashes, fringed brows, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, stitch jointing at hips and shoulders, oil-painted lower limbs, thigh-high painted blue boots, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (partly legible stamp of Mrs. S.S. Smith). Comments: Alabama Baby, from the cottage industry of Ella Smith, circa 1900. Value Points: larger size Alabama Baby with richly painted features, rosy cheeks, fine antique costume, rare painted high boots. $1100/1500

263. Large American Cloth “Alabama Baby” by Ella Smith with Bare Feet 23" (58 cm.) All-cloth doll with pressed and oil-painted facial features, oil-painted shaded brown

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hair, stitched-on ears, painted blue eyes, dark eyeliner and all-around thick painted lashes, fringed brows, closed mouth, stitch jointing at hips and shoulders, oilpainted lower limbs, bare feet, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, rubs on cheeks and nose. Marks: (partly legible stamp of Mrs. S.S. Smith. Comments: Alabama Baby, from the cottage industry of Ella Smith, circa 1900.

Value Points: brilliant eyes with richly painted lashes, rare bare feet. $1100/1300

264. American Oil-Painted Cloth “Alabama Baby� with Bobbed Hair by Ella Smith

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23" (58 cm.) All-cloth doll with oil-painted bobbed hair and bangs, painted complexion and features, brown eyes with dark eyeliner, painted lashes, fringed brows, little pug nose, closed mouth, stitchjointed limbs, oil-painted features, bare feet, antique costume. Condition: original painting albeit some craquelure to finish. Marks: (faint Ella Smith mark). Comments: Alabama Baby, from the studio workshops of Ella Smith, circa 1915. Value Points: rare model with excellent detail of hair and features. $800/1000

265. American Cloth Bobbed Hair Girl by Martha Chase 13" (33 cm.) All-cloth doll with pressed and oil-painted hair and facial features, bobbed short curls and bangs, painted brown eyes, red upper eyeliner, long upper lashes, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, rosy cheeks, cotton sateen body cover, oil-painted stitch-jointed arms and legs, bare feet, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Chase Stockinet Doll trademark (and doll head symbol, on torso). Comments: Martha Chase, circa 1910. Value Points: rare model, especially in this smaller size, has wonderful original painting and rarer brown eyes. $800/1100

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266. French Stockinette Portrait of an Aged Man by Bernard Ravca 18" (46 cm.) Of stockinette with stitch-shaped face having artistically painted features and well-defined age lines, shaded brown eyes, white mohair wig, straw-filled body, stockinette hands, wearing original costume, wooden shoes, felt flannel hat, and carrying pipe, wooden stick and basket. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Bernard Ravca, circa 1930, the Brittany artist created exceptional portraits of peoples from his native French region, and later immigrated to the United States where he lived out his life.

Value Points: an exceptionally artistic example by the French artist. $700/900

268. Another Example of the American Cloth Mickey Mouse of Charlotte Clark Design and Likely Her Production 14" (36 cm.) including ears. Of identical design to the preceding lot, with variations of construction, this example being made of velvet including flatstitched tail, except felt ears, ivory sateen four-digit gloves, and corduroy shoes with firm-bottomed feet of linen-like fabric; wearing red velvet shorts with four pearl buttons. Condition: near mint. Comments: indubitably Charlotte Clark design, and attributed to her studio production, early 1930s.

Value Points: very rare to find, being sold by the original owner, and retaining its rich velvet colors. $1500/2500

269. American Composition Little Orphan Annie and Sandy

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267. Very Rare Early Cloth Mickey Mouse from Charlotte Clark Design and Likely Her Production 19" (48 cm.) including ears. Of cotton fabric with linen-like cream face fabric, black head, nose tip and body, felt eyes and ears, flat-stitched cotton tail, black embroidered mouth and eye accents, loose whiskers, ivory sateen four-digit gloves, sewn-on brown corduroy shoes with stiff-bottom feet covered in the same linen as the face, wearing red cotton shorts with four large pearl buttons. Condition: near mint. Comments: Charlotte Clark, the American seamstress, designed and created the Mickey Mouse doll under approval by Walt Disney, originally only made for his gift-giving and soon thereafter, sold through exclusive Los Angeles area stores; eventually a pattern was created by McCall’s. This particular example is indubitably the Charlotte Clark design and likely her own studio production, early 1930s. Value Points: very rare figure in superb condition, being sold by the original owner. $1500/2500

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12" (30 cm.) Allcomposition doll with socket head, sculpted short blonde curly hair, painted blue eyes with large black pupils, closed mouth, jointed arms and legs, wearing red cotton dress, undergarments, shoes and socks. Condition: near mint. Comments: Freundlich, circa 1925, representing Little Orphan Annie based on the popular American comic strip by Harold Gray which debuted in the mid-1920s. Value Points: the beloved American comic strip character is well-represented, along with her beloved dog, Sandy. $400/500

270. Rare Early Pair of English Cloth Mickey and Minnie Mouse 8" (20 cm.) The velvet constructed pair have hand-painted details, black bead eyes, whiskers, felt ears, velvet-over armature long arms and legs, rayon skirt on Minnie and velvet shorts on Mickey, white felt hands, large yellow felt shoes with leather soles. Condition: very good. Marks: Regd. No 75084.

Comments: attributed to Chad Valley, England, 1930s. Value Points: rare pair in wonderful size and with delightful face design. $900/1500

271. American Composition “Snow White” by Ideal in Rare Large Size 22" (56 cm.) All composition with socket head, brown sleep and “flirty” eyes, painted lashes, real lashes, black feathered brows, open mouth, four teeth, black mohair wig, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: very good/excellent, some light craze on right arm, eyes faded.

Marks: Shirley Temple 22. Comments: Ideal, circa 1938, the licensed doll by Disney representing Snow White was made using the basic Shirley Temple model with variations of decoration, wig, and costume. Value Points: rare large size of the doll in rarer variation of the velvet and ivory taffeta gown with stenciled blue designs on the skirt, and with matching cape, undergarments, shoes and socks. $500/700

272. The Rare 1939 American Radio by Emerson Featuring Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs 7" (18 cm.) l. by 7 ½”h x 5 ½”d. The square-shaped radio with ochre finish is designed to appear as the cottage of the seven dwarfs; a dimensional colorful scene of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs highlights the front of the radio, four standing aside her, two peeking from the window (which also serves as the speaker) and one hiding behind the window shutter. The name “Emerson” is impressed on the window frame, as are

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the radio dials, and there are two acorn-shaped dials as well as a jewel in Snow White’s skirt which lights up when the radio is turned on. Excellent condition, functioning. The radio, model Q236, was issued by Emerson in 1939 under license from Disney. $1500/2100

273. Very Rare American “Snow White and Seven Dwarfs” Radio by Emerson 11" (28 cm.) l. x 8”h. x 5 ½”d. The wood frame radio has a dimensional scene on the front featuring Snow White seated with four of the dwarfs at her feet in front of the cottage, two other dwarfs peeking out from the window (which is actually the speaker) and the final dwarf half-hidden behind the window shutter; the radio dial appears in the archway of the cottage door, and the radio is dialed by acorn-shaped wooden knobs. Emerson is impressed into the stairs leading to the door. The radio, model DB247, was made in 1939 by Emerson, under license from Disney, and is in near mint condition, functioning well. $1100/1600

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274. American Composition Deanna Durbin in Original Costume and Box in Near Mint Condition 20" (51 cm.) All-composition with socket head, green/ brown sleep eyes, real lashes, dark eye shadow, painted brows, accented nostrils, open mouth in smiling expression with row of teeth, brunette humanhair wig in original arrangement, jointing at shoulders and hips with elongated slender limbs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Ideal N&T Co. (doll) Ideal (original paper label). Comments: portrait doll of the early film star, Deanna Durbin, by Ideal, circa 1938.

Value Points: pristine unplayed with condition, wearing original coral organdy dress and undergarments including hooped petticoat, socks, shoes, velvet sash

and hair bows, and contained in her original labeled box. $600/800

275. American Composition “Sonja Henie” by Alexander in Near Mint Condition, with Original Box 21" (53 cm.) All-composition with socket head, brown sleep eyes, painted lashes, single-stroke brows, real lashes, dark eye shadow, open mouth, four teeth, dimples, blonde human hair, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Genuine “Sonja Henie” Doll, Madame Alexander. Comments: portrait doll of the famous ice skater, Alexander, circa 1945. Value Points: in near mint condition, with beautiful rosy

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complexion, perfect coiffe with colorful rosebuds, original ivory satin skating costume with caribou trim, skates, with original paper tag and original box, and with 1951 brochure of Sonja Henie with her 1951 Hollywood Ice Revue. $600/900

276. American Composition “Skippy”

by Effanbee 14" (36 cm.) Composition socket head on wooden neck socket, painted brown forelock curl, painted large blue side-glancing eyes, pug nose, closed mouth with rosebud-shaped lips, firmly stuffed muslin torso, composition arms and legs, sculpted brown boots. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Skippy c. P.L. Crosby. Comments: Effanbee, circa

1935. Value Points: the wide-eyed chap wears original khaki uniform and cap. $300/500

277. American Composition "Shirley Temple" Doll in “Stand Up and Cheer” Dress in Original Box 18" (46 cm.) All-composition doll with socket head, hazel sleep eyes, painted features, real lashes, open mouth with smiling expression, row of teeth, dimpled cheeks, original blonde ringlet curled mohair wig with blue hair ribbon, five-piece composition body.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Shirley Temple Ideal Cop. N&T Co (head) Shirley Temple (torso). Comments: Ideal, portrait of the beloved child star, circa 1934. Value Points: in very fine original unplayed with condition, the doll wears original tagged NRA dress inspired by the 1934 film “Stand Up and Cheer”, undergarments, shoes and socks, and is presented in her original box. $600/800

278. American Composition "Shirley Temple" Doll in Rare Variation of “Stand Up and Cheer” Costume 20" (51 cm.) All-composition doll with socket head, hazel sleep eyes, painted features, real lashes, open mouth with smiling expression, row of teeth, dimpled cheeks, original blonde ringlet curled mohair wig with blue hair ribbon, five-piece composition body.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 20 (backwards 2) Shirley Temple Ideal Cop. N&T Co (head) Shirley Temple (torso). Comments: Ideal, portrait of the beloved child star, circa 1934. Value Points: fine original condition, softest curly wig, fine complexion, and wearing rare variation of the lead costume from the 1934 film “Stand Up and Cheer”, with original tag, original undergarments, shoes and socks. $700/900

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279. American Composition “Shirley Temple” with Wardrobe Trunk and Costumes 16" (41 cm.) All-composition doll with socket head, hazel sleep eyes, painted features, real lashes, open mouth, four teeth, dimpled cheeks, blonde mohair wig with ringlet curls, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: very good, hair a bit mussed, eyes faded. Marks: Shirley Temple (head and torso) 16 (torso). Comments: Circa 1935. Value Points: wearing blue polka dot dress, undergarments, shoes and socks, the doll is presented in Ideal wardrobe trunk for Shirley with various film stickers, along with other untagged costumes including three-piece ski set, blue and white romper suit and bonnet, red corduroy coat with polka dot lining and embroidered flowers, pink pinafore, and a navy blue dotted Swiss dress with white ruffled collar. $800/1100

280. American Composition “Shirley Temple” Wearing So-Called “Triangle” Dress 22" (56 cm.) All-composition doll with socket head, hazel sleep eyes, painted features, open mouth, row of teeth, dimpled cheeks, blonde mohair wig in ringlet curls, five-piece body.

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Condition: very good, very light lines on face, eyes faded. Marks: Shirley Temple 22. Comments: portrait of the child star, 1935.

Value Points: the doll has original wig, and is wearing her original blue cotton costume known as “triangle” dress, undergarments, shoes and socks. $500/700

281. American Composition “Shirley Temple” by Ideal in “Captain January” Costume 18" (46 cm.) All-composition with socket head, hazel sleep eyes, painted features, real lashes, open mouth, row of teeth, dimpled cheeks, blonde mohair wig with ringlet curls. Condition: generally excellent, few little craze lines on body, eyes faded. Marks: Shirley Temple Cop. Ideal N&T Co (head) Shirley Temple (torso).

Comments: Ideal, circa 1936, portrait of the child film star. Value Points: having fine original ringlet curled wig with red ribbon, and wearing rare original middy uniform from the 1936 film “Captain January”, comprising middy shirt, bell bottoms with red buttons, sailor cap, undergarments, shoes and socks. $600/800

281.1. American Composition “Shirley Temple” by Ideal in Smocked Dress 18" (46 cm.) All-composition with socket head, sleep eyes, painted lashes, dark eye shadow, open mouth, four teeth, dimpled cheeks, blonde mohair ringlet curled wig, jointing at shoulders and hips. Marks: Shirley Temple Ideal N&T Co. (head) Shirley Temple 18 (torso). Condition: very good, some face fading, shoes and socks not original. Comments: Ideal, circa 1936, dress appears similar to smocked model inspired by the film “Stowaway”, but originality is uncertain.

Value Points: pretty doll with lovely costume. $500/800

282. Large American Composition “Shirley Temple” by Ideal in Costume Inspired by “Our Little Girl” 27" (69 cm.) All-composition with socket head, hazel sleep and “flirty” eyes, painted features, real lashes, open mouth, row of teeth, dimpled cheeks, blonde mohair wig in original arranged ringlet curls, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: 281.1.

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generally excellent, eyes faded. Marks: Shirley Temple Cop. Ideal N&T Co. Comments: portrait doll of the child star, Ideal, circa 1935. Value Points: the doll wears original blue cotton dimity dress with musical notes inspired by the film “Our Little Girl”, undergarments, shoes and socks, rare large size and flirty eyes. $700/900

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283. Large Flirty-Eyed American Composition “Shirley Temple” in Costume from “Curly Top” 25" (64 cm.) All-composition with socket head, sleep and “flirty” eyes, painted features, real lashes, jointing at shoulders and hips, blonde mohair wig in ringlet curls with red hair ribbon, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent, eyes faded. Marks: 25 Shirley Temple Ideal Cop. N&T Co. (head) Shirley Temple (torso). Comments: Ideal, circa 1935. Value Points: rare size, fine unplayed with condition, the doll wears original red polka dotted dress with narrow pleats, having original cloth label, red silk ribbons, undergarments, shoes and socks. $800/1000

284. American Composition “Shirley Temple” by Ideal in Polka Dot Costume from “Curly Top” 22" (56 cm.) Of identical description to the preceding lot except without flirty eyes. Condition: generally excellent, light spotting on sides of dress. Marks: Shirley Temple Ideal Cop N&T Co. Comments: Ideal, portrait doll of the child star, circa 1935. Value Points: fine unplayed with condition of the doll wearing her original dress from the film “Curly Top”, undergarments, shoes and socks, and with two blue ribbon award ribbons. $500/800

285. American Composition “Shirley Temple” by Ideal in Blue Polka Dot “Curly Top” Dress 18" (46 cm.) Of identical construction to #283, except without flirty eyes, and wearing costume variation with blue polka dots. Condition: generally excellent, two small craze lines at back neck socket. Marks: 18 Shirley Temple Ideal Cop. N&T Co. Comments: Ideal, portrait doll of the child star, circa 1935. Value Points: near mint condition, with beautiful complexion, perfect hair and very fresh original dress, undergarments, shoes and socks. $800/1000

286. American Composition “Shirley Temple” by Ideal in Petite Size 13" (33 cm.) All-composition doll with socket head, hazel eyes, painted lashes, real lashes, open mouth, four teeth, dimpled cheeks, blonde mohair wig in ringlet curls, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: 31 (backwards) Shirley Temple (head) Shirley Temple 13 (torso).

Comments: Ideal, circa 1935. Value Points: the petite doll wears original blue polka dot dress with original cloth tag, inspired by the film “Curly Top”, with undergarments, shoes and socks. $400/600

287. Petite American Composition “Shirley Temple” in “Curly Top” Pleated Dress, Near Mint Condition 13" (33 cm.) All-composition with socket head, sleep eyes, painted features, real lashes, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, dimpled cheeks, blonde mohair

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wig with ringlet curls, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: near mint. Marks: Shirley Temple (head and torso) 13 (torso). Comments: Ideal, circa 1935. Value Points: fine unplayed with condition, the little girl has beautiful complexion and wig, wears original pleated dress from “Curly Top”, undergarments, shoes and socks. $700/900

288. American Composition “Shirley Temple” by Ideal in “Curly Top” Costume in Original Box and Rare 17” Size 17" (43 cm.) All-composition doll with socket head, sleep eyes, painted features, real lashes, open mouth, four teeth, dimpled cheeks, jointing at shoulders and hips, blonde mohair wig with ringlet curls. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Shirley Temple Ideal Cop. N&T Co (head) Shirley Temple 17 (torso). Comments: Ideal, circa 1935. Value Points: rarest size of Ideal’s portrait doll, in near mint original condition, with aqua pleated dress having delicate collar embroidery, undergarments, shoes and socks, and preserved in original box. $800/1100

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290. American Composition “Shirley Temple” Doll in Costume from the Film “Captain January” 16" (41 cm.) All-composition doll with socket head, hazel sleep eyes, painted features, real lashes, open mouth, four teeth, cheek dimples, blonde mohair wig with ringlet curls, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent, eyes faded. Comments: Shirley Temple (head and torso) 16 (torso). Comments: Circa 1936. Value Points: wearing rare costume inspired by the film “Captain January”, comprising red pique dress with polka dot panels and sleeves (original Ideal tag), undergarments, red hair ribbon, shoes and socks. $400/600

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289. American Composition “Shirley Temple” Doll in Costume from “Curly Top”

291. American Composition “Shirley Temple” Doll with Wardrobe Trunk and Extensive Costumes

22" (56 cm.) All-composition doll with socket head, hazel sleep eyes, painted lashes including dark upper eye shadow, open mouth, four teeth, dimpled chin, blonde mohair wig with ringlet curls, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: very good, eyes faded, facial complexion lighter than body, chip at back neck socket (hidden inside head), felt flower is worn on her dress. Marks: Shirley Temple (head and torso) 22.

Comments: Ideal, circa 1936. Value Points: perfectly preserved coiffe, wearing original costume from the film “Curly Top” comprising yellow rayon dress with collar, separate black velvet bolero top with embroidery and floral design, undergarments, shoes and socks, yellow ribbon in hair. $600/800

18" (46 cm.) All-composition with socket head, hazel sleep eyes, painted features, real lashes, open mouth, four teeth, dimpled cheeks, blonde ringlet curled wig, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: very good, eyes faded, tiny split below one eye, horizontal craze on back of head under the wig, few flakes on back torso. Marks: Shirley Temple Cop. Ideal N&T Co. (head) Shirley Temple (body). Comments: Ideal, circa 1935. Value Points: beautiful wig, in original wardrobe trunk with film sticker from “Stand Up and Cheer”, wearing blue flowered smocked dress from “Captain January”, and with other costumes including yellow polka dot dress from “The Little Rebel”, red polka dot dress from “Stand Up and Cheer”, blue Scottie dress from “Stand Up and Cheer” with matching romper and hat, yellow smocked dress from “Captain January”, and organdy “starburst” variation of dress from “Curly Top”; each dress with original cloth label. $1100/1500

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