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

Automata and Music Box Consultant: Jere Ryder Design: Travis Hammond Photography: Gerald Nelson Senior Conservator: Terry Lanford Conservators: Meredith Dupree, Hana Holbrook $59 ISBN: 1-944881-02-3 Printed in Hong Kong

The Automata Collection of Gail Cook Foreword by Florence Theriault Featuring the extraordinary collection of French automata from the notable Gail Cook Collection, carefully sought and acquired over 30 years. Her connoisseur’s eye sought rarities with four criteria: rarity (in some cases, only one or two of the remarkable pieces are known to exist), splendid music and imaginative motion; superb presentation of costuming; and a centering bisque doll figure with a gorgeous portrait face. Her goal was remarkably achieved.

The collection includes the remarkable 31” “Lady Magician”, “Lady Juggler” and “Lady Shepherdess” with surprise hidden in her market basket by Roullet et Decamps, “Organ Grinder with Dancing Dolls” and “Little Girl with Theatre and Dancing Dog” by Vichy, among other grand size rarities. There is the gorgeous portrait lady reclining on a recamier, a dainty little girl seated with amusing toys, a grand-size waltzing couple, and an elegant society lady who peers through her binoculars.

Notable faces among the prestige 19th century automata were the exclusive art character model commissioned from Jumeau. Significant in the collection is the 27” “Whistler” designed with the Jumeau 205 art character face; the automaton, when wound, merrily tilts to and fro whistling “Bicycle Built for Two”, the popular tune introduced in 1892, the same year that the automaton was presented. Other automata in the collection with Jumeau art character faces include the crying girl with broken Polichinelle toy, and the laughing child with birdcage and berries. The collection goes on and on, and is extraordinary in every way. x

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GOLD HORSES Only the most special items are worthy of the Gold Horse designation. Items in this category with the Gold Horse seal deserve your special consideration.

Theriault’s will guarantee to the original purchaser of any Gold Horse lot a credit toward future purchases for the hammer price of that lot (after thirty-six months). Specific conditions governing this guarantee are cited in the “Terms of Sale”. 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.

2. 17” French Bisque Poupée with Gentle Smiling Expression by Leon Casimir Bru 4. 17” French Bisque Poupée by Leon Casimir Bru with All-Wooden Deposed Body 5. 14” Very Rare Earliest Period French Bisque Bébé by Jules Steiner 7. 15” French Bisque Bébé Jumeau in Original Jumeau Dress 10. 17” Very Fine French Porcelain Poupée by Adelaide Huret with Original Costume 19. 20” Outstanding All-Original French Bisque Exhibition Bébé by Emile Jumeau 20. 6 ½” Very Rare German All-Bisque Doll by Kestner with Swivel Waist 23. 17” French Bisque Poupée with Rare Body, Dehors Articulation, and Costume 25. 13” Petite French Bisque Bébé Mothereau with Beautiful Eyes 27. 42” Outstanding French Bisque Bébé by Gaultier in Rare Exhibition Size 16 42. 13” Very Beautiful French Bisque Classic Bébé Bru Jne by Leon Casimir Bru, Size 2 43. 35” French Bisque Bébé Steiner, Figure C in Grand 35” Size, with Bisque Hands 47. 14” Sonneberg Bisque Doll as Bru Look-Alike with Wonderful Antique Costume 49. 14” Beautiful Sonneberg Bisque Doll as Look-Alike Bru by Gebruder Kuhnlenz 66. 23” Rare German Bisque Character, Model 164, by Simon and Halbig in Rare Size 68. 26” Gorgeous French Bisque Brown-Eyed Early Period Bébé by Leon Casimir Bru 72. 15” Beautiful Early French Bisque Premiere Bébé by Jumeau with Original Costume 74. 27” French Bisque Bébé, Model 223, from the Series Fantastique by Emile Jumeau 78. 15” French Bisque Pouty Character, 252, by SFBJ with Toddler Body 84. 16” Very Rare German Bisque Painted Eye Googly, 8590, by Gebruder Heubach 85. 21” Beautiful German Bisque “Mein Liebling”, Model 117, by Kammer and Reinhardt

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88. 18” Rare German Bisque Character, “Fany” by Marseille

105. 31” Splendid French Bisque Bébé by Schmitt et Fils with Original Body

89. 14” Beautiful Early German Bisque Doll with Expressive Features

108. 14” Lovely French Bisque Portrait Bébé by Emile Jumeau with Little Mignonette

90. 12” French Brown-Eyed Bisque Premiere Bébé by Jumeau

112. 13” German Black-Complexioned Character Doll, 1368, by Simon and Halbig

91. 11” Petite French Bisque Bébé Jumeau, Size 1, with Brilliant Brown Eyes

119. 13” Delightful German Bisque Googly, 221, by Kestner with Original Toddler Body

93. 20” Beautiful French Bisque Bébé by Petit et Dumoutier in Gorgeous Costume

120. 15” Rare American Cloth Character Doll Known as “Little Nell” by Martha Chase

97. 20” Beautiful French Bisque Poupée with Bisque Arms and Lovely Early Costume

121. 15” Rare American Brown-Haired Cloth Lady by Martha Chase

103. 14” Fine Early French Bisque Portrait Bébé by Jumeau with Original Wig

136. 22” French Bisque Bébé E.J., Size 10, with Original Wig and Signed Jumeau Shoes

138. 15” Earliest Model French Bisque Bébé by Schmitt et Fils with Rare Neck Jointing

232. 19” German Bisque Art Character, 526, by Kley and Hahn with Painted Eyes

168. 13” French Bisque Bébé E.J., Size 5, by Emile Jumeau with Mariner Costume

259. 14” French Brown-Eyed Bisque Premiere Bébé by Emile Jumeau

172. 18” French Bisque Brown-Eyed Bébé E.J., Size 8, by Emile Jumeau

262. 24” Rare French Bisque Portrait Bébé, Model 11X, by Emile Jumeau

173. 13” Beautiful French Brown-Eyed Bisque Bébé Français by Emile Jumeau

264. 28” Gorgeous French Bisque Bébé, Series C, by Jules Steiner

178. 28” French Bisque Brown-Eyed “Bébé Triste” by Emile Jumeau

268. 18” French Bisque Bébé, Figure C, by Jules Steiner

216. 21” Wonderful German Bisque Flirty-Eyed Girl by Kammer and Reinhardt 220. 13” French Bisque Bébé with Block Letters Markings by Gaultier

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bisque, original wig, antique gown of embroidered tulle, undergarments, bonnet, and blue kidskin slippers. $2500/3500

3. Very Fine Early Wooden Cabinet with Gilt Decorations and Chintz Lining 23” (58 cm.) h. 11”. l. 6”d. The solid wooden cabinet with glass front door has arched crown, single drawer, and shelved interior.

The cabinet is lined with fabric chintz, and has black ebony finish with painted gold frame and drawer, painted gilt floral designs on crown and drawer front, and gilded Chinoiserie scenes on the sides. The shelved interior is filled with folded linens wrapped with blue ribbons and with paper labels, and with porcelain wash pitcher.

Excellent condition. French, late 1800s, an especially luxe and well-appointed doll furnishing. $1100/1500

4. French Bisque Poupée by Leon Casimir Bru with All-Wooden Deposed Body 1. Petite French All-Bisque Mignonette Holding Tiny Bonnet Doll 5” (13 cm.) Solid domed bisque swivel head on bisque torso, large cobalt blue enamel eyes, painted lashes, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with richly-painted lips, blonde mohair wig with long mohair braids, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white stockings and blue two-strap heeled shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1882, the petite mignonettes were presented as “poupées de poche” (pocket dolls). Value Points: especially pretty mignonette has beautiful painting, original wig, costume, and is carrying a little all-bisque miniature with sculpted ruffled-edge bonnet. $600/900

2. Beautiful French Bisque Poupée with Gentle Smiling Expression by Leon Casimir Bru 17” (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, narrow blue glass inset eyes with darker blue outer rims, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with gently upturned lip corners in enigmatic smile, outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig in elaborate coiffure, cork pate, kid poupée body with square-cut collarette, gussetjointing at elbows, hips and knees, stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F (head) G (shoulderplate). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, the distinctive portrait model was deposed by him in 1872 and is considered an apogee of his designs. Value Points: the very beautiful poupée has original very sturdy and clean body, finest quality

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17” (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kidedged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, arched feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, ears pierced into head, blonde mohair wig with interwoven ribbon and long braid, cork pate, allwooden body with dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees, and ankles, well-defined fingers and toes, ball-swivel waist. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (illegible letter at back of head). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1867, the year in which this body model was deposed by Bru, inspired by the classic 18th century mannequin body; this facial model was their premier smiling model. Value Points: rare and beautiful poupée with original wig, perfectly preserved condition of rare body with artistic carving, partial original boutique paper label on torso. Included is the early wooden chair with cane seat. $5000/7500

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5. Very Rare Earliest Period French Bisque Bébé by Jules Steiner 14” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump rounded facial shape, almondshaped blue glass enamel inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate, Steiner composition fully jointed body.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 0. Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1875. Value Points: beautiful gentle-faced bébé with most delicate bisque, innocent-looking bright eyes, original wig, pate, body and body finish, lovely antique silk costume, socks, leather shoes with original boutique label, woven bonnet. $4800/5800

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6. Extremely Rare and All-Original French Musical Automaton with Bisque Portrait Lady

by Roullet et Decamps 22� (56 cm.) Standing upon a green velvet-covered base is an elegantly-costumed bisque portrait lady of society, having slender bisque head with well-defined chin and cheeks, elongated throat, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, paper mache lady-shaped body and and shapely legs, metal hinged upper arms, bisque forearms. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Roullet et Decamps, circa 1890. When wound, music plays and a wonderful series of synchronized movements occur, suggesting the high society lady is enjoying a day at the races. As the lady lifts her binoculars to her face, the veil on her bonnet raises; then, as her arm lowers, the veil lowers. Having presumably spotted her winning horse, she excitedly taps her parasol six times on the floor. Value Points: the exquisite portrait bisque face perfectly accentuates the presentation, with very lavish original lace costume, on the extremely rare automaton of which no other models are known to exist. $18,000/25,000

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7. French Bisque Bébé Jumeau in Original Jumeau Dress 15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, rose-blushed eyeshadow, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair braided wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 6 (head, and artist checkmarks) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1886, Value Points: lovely wide-eyed bébé has original body and body finish, and wears original Jumeau silk dress, with Jumeau earrings, antique undergarments, socks, leather shoes, and woven straw bonnet. $3200/4500

8. Extremely Rare French Bisque Musical Automaton “Elegant Lady Reclining on Recamier” by Lambert

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19” (48 cm.) h. seated upright x 24”l. x 12”w.

Posed in a refined and elegant manner upon a silk-covered wooden-framed recamier with fringed decorations and velvet pillow, is a bisque-head lady with portrait model face, aquiline nose with upturned tip, blue glass paperweight eyes, closed mouth, finelypainted facial details, brunette mohair wig in upswept coiffure, shapely elongated carton torso and slender legs daintily crossed at the ankles, wearing a sheer muslin ruffled overdress on green silk satin, trimmed with red silk ribbons, and with square-cut neckline designed to emphasize her separately modeled shapely bisque bosom. Condition: generally excellent, music and movement function well. Marks: L.B. (key). Comments: Leopold Lambert, circa 1885, with bisque portrait head by Jumeau, the rare automaton is actuated by three brass cams plus two steel stud-cams within the clockwork mechanism.

When wound, music plays, and a series of realistic actions occur. Luxuriating on her recamier, the elegant lady, seeming to greet guests, turns and nods her head, appearing to arise, while alternately fanning herself with her right hand, and dabbing her face with the handkerchief held in her left hand. She pauses, and then reclines again, evidently having satisfied the social demands of her high station. Value Points: the intricate movements and artistic presentation of the model indicate its luxury creation, as does the rare portrait Jumeau head and its larger size. Few other models are known to exist. $35,000/45,000 8 detail

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9. Pair of Early Miniature Paintings of Lady and Gentleman 2 ½” (6 cm.) x 2” paintings. 6” x 5 ½” frames.

The matched portraits, posed facing each other, depict a lady and gentleman, she with elaborate coiffure decorated with a fancy comb, and wearing a low-necked white gown decorated with an orange sash, and with coral necklace and earrings; and he with high-necked shirt with vest, black bow-tie, black fitted jacket with buttons, and having distinctive brushed forward hair and goatee, and shadowed moustache. In matching gilt brass inner frames with wide burled walnut outer frames. Excellent condition. Circa 1820. $600/900

10. Very Fine French Porcelain Poupée by Adelaide Huret with Original Costume 17” (43 cm.) Porcelain shoulder head with pale complexion, blushed detail and glazed finish, painted blue eyes with shaded detail, thick black upper eyeliner, feathered brows, delicately painted lashes, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, un-pierced ears, lambswool wig over cork pate, plump kid poupée body with gussetjointing at the hips and knees, porcelain arms to above the elbows. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Adelaide Huret, one of the earliest models of her landmark doll, circa 1855. Value Points: wonderful example of the beloved doll, with beautiful complexion and painting, wearing original white pique skirt and jacket decorated with red soutache embroidery,

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with undergarments, red velvet and silk faille bonnet, red leather slippers, and carrying an elegant red linen purse with cord, elaborate tassels, and with gold metallic thread fleur-de-lis. $15,000/18,000

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12. Early Chest of Drawers with Fine Burled Wood

12” (30 cm.) The wooden arm chair with ebony finish has spindled back and leg rails, and finials at each corner, along with patterned canvas upholstered seat with fringed edging. Excellent condition. Circa 1880. $200/400

14” (36 cm.) h. x 12”w. x 6”d. The wooden chest of drawers with ebonyfinished frame has three full-width drawers with burled walnut fronts, fancy brass drawer pulls and brass escutcheons, and two smaller matching handkerchief drawers. Excellent condition. Circa 1840. $300/500

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13. 19th Century Lamp with Five-Panel Lithopane Shade 17” (43 cm.) Having original (electrified) glass whale oil base with brass pedestal and marble base, the lamp frame supports a five panel lithograph shade with metal frame, the scenes with various views of childhood. Generally excellent, shade frame needs refitting to base. Circa 1875. $700/900

14. French Bisque Poupée by Barrois with Rare Neck Articulation 16” (41 cm.) Pale bisque head with flat-cut neck socket on bisque shoulderplate designed to allow the head to turn realistically side to side (but not completely revolve), brilliant cobalt blue glass eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, unpierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid poupée body with gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees, stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose E 3 B. Comments: Barrois, circa 1860. Value Points: brilliant cobalt blue eyes accentuate the delicate bisque, rare neck swivel, maker’s signature, wearing beautiful early gown

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with extended train, undergarments, leather boots, bonnet. $2500/3500

15. Set of Six French Salon Furnishings with Tufted Rose Silk Upholstery for Poupée 9” (23 cm.) h. chairs. Having wooden frame with fancily-carved chair legs, arched back,

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and gold leaf finish, comprising a pedestal tripod table with rose silk cover (some dustiness) having hand-painted details and silk fringe, along with a matching settee, two arm chairs, and two side chairs, each with rose silk upholstery with button tufting and braided edge. Generally excellent.

Circa 1880. Along with a pair of brass candlesticks and solid brass figure. $800/1200

16. Early 19th Century Miniature Painting of Gentleman with Book 7” (18 cm.) x 6” frame. 2 ½” x 3 ¼” painting. The painting of a handsome young gentleman with side-parted curly hair and long goatee is wearing a fine silk vest, cravat, jacket, and is posed seated on chair holding a redcovered book in his right hand, and wearing a gold ring on his left hand baby finger. The painting is presented in a deep gold-leaf frame. Generally excellent. Circa 1840. $700/900

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17. Very Rare French Bisque Whistling Musical Automaton with Bisque Art Character Head by Jumeau 27” (69 cm.) Standing upon a velvet-covered pedestal base which contains whistling mechanism is a bisque-head character with highly-stylized features, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with “O” shaped whistling hole between the shaded lips, separately-modeled pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, carton torso and legs, wire upper arms, composition forearms, antique aqua silk costume with lace collar and cuffs, stockings, black leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent, mechanism and whistling feature function well. Marks: Depose 205 (and artist checkmarks). Comments: attributed to Phalibois, circa 1893, with especially commissioned character head from Jumeau; when wound, the jaunty lad tilts his head side to side while he whistles the tune “Daisy, Daisy, Bicycle Built for Two”; that song, written in 1892, was perfectly suited for this automaton. Value Points: extremely rare automaton is enhanced by the uniquely commissioned art character head, having finest detail of impressed cheek dimples and puckered lips. $25,000/35,000

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18. Very Fine Early Miniature “Token of Esteem” with Provenance 4” (10 cm.) x 3 ½”. The firm-sided card stock box has original engraved and embossed decorative paper cover, and is designed with hinge-open lid, front and sides. A round gilt-framed mirror is on the inside lid and the base presents two glass decanters with gold paper decoupage and four goblets. Included is an ink-written note “A token of esteem presented to Amelia Fowler by her Teacher Ruth M. Fowler”.

Excellent condition. Mid-1800s. $800/1200

19. Outstanding and Rare All-Original French Bisque Exhibition Bébé by Emile Jumeau 20” (51 cm.) Bisque socket head with lustrous brown complexion, black brushstroked brows with decorative glaze, dark eyeliner, lushly-painted black lashes, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with shaded lips, pierced ears, black mohair wig in elaborate coiffure over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body in matching brown complexion. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 9. Comments: Emile Jumeau, the model appeared in his “bébés de quatre continents” (dolls of four continents) series introduced in 1889, designed to appeal to international visitors to the 1889 International Exposition in Paris. The classic

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tete models of Jumeau were created with various complexions to represent different peoples of the world; their ethnicity was accentuated by details such as, on this example, a young East Indian woman, the bindi (red forehead dot) signifying married status, love and prosperity, and by superbly created costumes from the Jumeau atelier. Value Points: extremely rare doll, her rarity enhanced by wonderfully preserved condition, flawless complexion, original elaborate coiffure and headdress, original body and body finish, and outstanding original silk costume with passamenterie and “emerald” jewels. No other examples of this model are known to exist. $22,000/35,000

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has exquisite painting of cherubs, rare blue color, and includes two all-bisque browncomplexioned dolls with jointed arms and legs, silk costumes. $300/500

22. Exceptional French All-Bisque Mignonette with Smiling Expression and Bare Feet 20. Very Rare German All-Bisque Doll

by Kestner with Swivel Waist 6 ½” (17 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque two-piece torso with kid-edged swivel waist, brown glass sleep eyes, delicately-painted lashes and arched brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, pin-jointed bisque arms and legs, modeled cupped and folded fingers, painted white above-the-knee stockings with scalloped edge and black ankle boots. Condition: generally excellent, flake at rim of left side leg, Marks: 1 (head and torso). Comments: Kestner, circa 1880. Value Points: rarity factors of the doll include swivel waist, fancy stockings, beautiful sculpting and bisque, and original wig and pate. $1800/2300

21. Miniature Enameled Sedan Chair with Cherubs and Two All-Bisque Dolls 4” (10 cm.) The miniature metal sedan chair with royal blue enameled finish has hinged front door and is decorated with four different raised designs of winged cherubs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: late 1800s. Value Points: rare little miniature sedan chair

6” (15 cm.) Solid-domed bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque elongated torso, cobaltblue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, accented nostrils, closed mouth with smiling expression, defined space between the outlined lips, brunette human hair, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, bare feet, lovely antique costume.

Condition: generally excellent, small repair on upper right leg.

Comments: French, circa 1882. Value Points: an especially beautiful face with rare smiling expression, brilliant cobalt eyes contrast the pale complexion, bare feet. $1200/1800 22.

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23. French Bisque Poupée with Rare Body, Dehors Articulation, and Fabulous Original Costume 17” (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate with extra Dehors articulation that allows the head to tilt coquettishly sideways and forward, cobalt blue glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, rose-blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, ears pierced into head, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, firmly-stuffed plump kid poupée body with gusset-jointing at hips and knees, kid-overwood upper arms to below the jointed elbows, bisque lower arms with sculpted curled fingers.

Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1867, attributed to Auguste Dehors who deposed his head articulation system in 1866. The Dehors establishment included not only himself but also his wife, Alexandrine Dehors, who was the creator of trousseau and luxury costumes. Value Points: very fine poupée with Dehors neck articulation, rare body in near mint condition, and wearing original luxury costume of brown velvet with mauve silk trim and buttons, black lace edging, matching mauve velvet bonnet, undergarments, black leather shoes signed C.M. and wonderful necessaire box with exquisite detailing. $6500/8500

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24. Charming French Bisque Doll as Chauffeur in Candy Box Automobile 11” (28 cm.) A wooden open-top auto with four rubber-wheeled metalspoked tires and metal steering wheel and handles, has a seated bisquehead driver with glass eyes, painted features, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, bisque hands, and is wearing his original brown velvet chauffeur uniform with matching cap and silver medallion trim, black boots. The man separates at midriff to reveal his candy container torso, and the back seat originally opened (now sealed shut) for use as a further candy box. A metal plate at the side of the auto reads “Le Jeune St. Cyr S&O.” Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French,circa 1895.

Value Points: imaginative, delightful and perfectly preserved original luxury candy box, its rarity matched by its wonderful presentation. $3500/4500

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25. Petite French Bisque Bébé Mothereau with Beautiful Eyes 13” (33 cm.) Bisque socket head with full cheeks and chin, large blue glass spiral-threaded eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, feathered brows, accented nostrils of tiny nose, closed mouth with very full outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, hands not original but are appropriate of the era. Marks: M 3 B. Comments: Bébé Mothereau, circa 1882. Value Points: rare model in most appealing size with beautiful wide-eyed expression, fine quality of bisque, gorgeous eyes, lovely antique costume including woven bonnet, cape, bone-handled parasol and original shoes incised “M.B.Paris”. $6500/8500

26. Petite French All-Bisque Mignonette as Harlequin 4” (10 cm.) All-bisque doll with blue glass enamel eyes, painted lashes, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted blue stockings and black two-strap shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: circa 1890. Value points: the mignonette, with most appealing face, wearing original brightly-colored harlequin costume and hat, and is attached to original felt ink blotter base in fine unused condition. $300/500

27. Outstanding French Bisque Bébé by Gaultier in Rare Exhibition Size 16 and in Superb Silk Chef Costume 42” (107 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head with well-defined features, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with beautifully-sculpted and shaded lips, dimpled chin, pierced ears, brunette periwig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F. 16 G. Comments: Gaultier, circa 1882, early period block letter model. Value Points: extremely rare grand size 16, indubitably created as an exhibition model, of which few examples are know to exist, wearing superb antique ivory silk chef ’s costume including chef ’s cap, and with silk stockings and silk brocade shoes. $8500/11,500

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28. 19th Century French Oil Painting “Young Lad and Polichinelle Toy” 14” (36 cm.) x 11”.

The oil painting on canvas depicts a scene in the park, a French soldier and woman in the background, and a seated soldier holding a Polichinelle in the foreground, while a little boy alongside clamors 28 detail to reach for the toy.

In the scene is a statue, a woven bonnet on the grass and a toy wooden wheelbarrow and shovel and rake. The painting is presented in an ornate gold leaf frame. Excellent condition.

French, mid-1800s. $1100/1500

29. French Musical Automaton “Polichinelle with Cymbals” by Leopold Lambert 18” (46 cm.) (excluding hat). Standing upon a wooden base with green brocade velvet cover is a bisque-head doll with blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair fleecy wig over cork pate, French carton torso with classic highly-defined front and back Polichinelle humps, wire upper arms, bisque forearms. When wound, the doll tilts her head side to side while clanging the brass cymbals she holds, and music plays. Condition: generally excellent, music and

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motion function well. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau 4 (head) (original paper label on base with pencil note of musical tune “La Mascotte”). Comments: Leopold Lambert, circa 1890. Value Points: charming automaton with classic French theme, is wearing her original silk Polichinelle costume in gold and red with metallic trim, matching shoes and Marquis hat. $6500/8500

30. Rare French Deposed Musical Automaton “Little Girl Seated with Toys” by Leopold Lambert 14” (36 cm.) h. seated. 14” x 14” base. Seated upon a velvet-covered wooden base is a bisque girl with blue glass opening/closing eyes, original mohair lashes, painted features, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, dimpled chin, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, carton torso and legs with metal hip hinge, wire upper arms, bisque forearms. Arranged aside the doll is a paper mache donkey with nodding head upon which is seated a paper mache Polichinelle in original classic costume; and she holds a ribbon with bells in her left hand and a bone rattle in her right hands. Condition: generally excellent, music and motions function well. Marks: 1300-7 Dep S&H (and

original boutique label under velvet cover). Comments: Leopold Lambert, who deposed this model in 1894 along with this note about its design, “I took careful note of the movements made by the child and I have managed to imitate the entire range of these movements”. Value Points: delightful automaton, the little girl with original wig and original fine silk dress and leather shoes marked Bébé Jumeau 4. The automaton is notable for the number of synchronic movements: turning head side to side, blinking eyes, leaning forward, alternately waving arms, kicking feet up and down in delight, while the donkey nods his head and swings back and forth. All the while, music plays. $9000/13,000

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31. French Musical Automaton “Laughing Child with Cherries and Birdcage� by Leopold Lambert 20� (51 cm.) Standing upon a fabric-covered platform is a bisque-headed girl with brown glass eyes, painted dark lashes, brushstroked brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth in wide smile with outlined lips, row of porcelain teeth, impressed dimples, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, bisque shoulderplate, carton torso and legs, wire upper arms, bisque forearms. She is holding an elaborate silk costume and woven bonnet decorated with fabric cherries, and holds clusters of cherries and a wooden birdcage with little feathered bird. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 203 Depose Tete Jumeau 4 (head) (original paper label on base). Comments: Leopold Lambert, circa 1892, when wound, the doll turns her head side to side, nods, and alternately lifts her left hand extending the bird and cage toward the cherries which she then extends in her right hand; meanwhile music plays.

Value Points: the charming presentation and actions are enhanced by the very rare art character face created by Jumeau expressly for this luxury automaton. $11,000/15,000

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32. French Musical Automaton “Crying Child with Broken Polichinelle”

by Leopold Lambert 20” (51 cm.) Standing upon a velvet-covered wooden base is a bisque-head doll with highlydramatized features depicting a crying child, very narrow blue glass eyes, dark eyeliner, brushstroked brows, long painted lashes, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth modeled as though open in crying expression, shaded lips, row of painted teeth, sculpted tongue, pierced ears, original blonde mohair wig over cork pate, carton torso and legs, wire upper arms, bisque forearms.

A miniature toy Polichinelle dangles from her right hand and a hankie is held in her left.

Condition: generally excellent, mechanism and music function well. Marks: 211 (head) L.B. (key).

Comments: Leopold Lambert, circa 1892, with art character bisque head especially commissioned from Emile Jumeau to depict this childhood scene; when wound, the doll sequentially turns her head, lifts the “broken” Polichinelle up and down, and then lifts her hankie as though to wipe away her tears. Value Points: luxury presentation of the wonderful doll-themed automaton, with original silk brocade costume, original labeled wig, especially melodious tune, and rare original “tear” on face. $11,000/15,000

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34. Miniature Gouache of “Young Girl in Blue Dress” with Provenance 6 ½” (17 cm.) Enclosed in a walnut frame with gilt inside frame is a painting of a young girl in blue gown with red laced slippers, holding a basket of flowers, set against a background of stone building, fountain, trees and pathway.

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23” (58 cm.) Carved wooden head and torso with rounded facial modeling, elongated throat, rounded front torso with shapely waist, flat-back torso, carved nose, blue enamel inset eyes, “dot” fringed lashes and brows, painted closed mouth and blushed cheek spots, early hand-stitched light blonde wool wig, attached muslin upper arms and kid lower arms with defined fingers, wooden legs with jointing at hips and knees, antique cotton print gown with lace-edged fichu, apron, sleevelets, cap with lace and silk ribbon, undergarments.

Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: English, mid-1700s. Value Points: rare early doll with wonderful definition of personality, antique costume, fine larger size and presence. $7000/9000

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36. Very Fine Hepplewhite Mahogany Secretary Desk with Cabinet of Wooden Block Books 24” (61 cm.) h. x 12”l. x 6”d. The mahogany secretary desk of fine craftsmanship has dove-tailed drawers with bone escutcheons, fancy metal drawer pulls, and appears as a chest of drawers when the desk it closed.

When the desk is opened, an elaborate arrangement of tiny drawers and cubicles are revealed, accented by inlays and bone pulls. Resting atop the desk is a glass front cabinet with fretwork details, containing a large number

of wooden “books” with gilt lettering of titles including “History of England” and “Tales”. Excellent condition. English, mid-1800s. $1100/1400

37. French Miniature Inkwell and Desk Set 2 ½” (6 cm.) l. inkwell. The gilded metal-sided double lidded inkwell has centered candle stick holder. Also included are a desk tray with scissors, bone-handled pen, seal, journal, and petal-shaped candle holder. Generally excellent. French, circa 1890, remarkably complete miniature set. $300/500

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38. French Automaton “Marquis with Telescope”

by Roullet et Decamps 24” (61 cm.) Standing upon a velvet covered platform is a gentleman with bisque portrait head, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, shaded nostrils, slightly-parted outlined lips, carton torso and legs, wire upper arms, bisque forearms, with cigarette holder in his right hand, and a gilt-tipped wooden telescope in his left hand. Condition: generally excellent, smoking tubing needs restoration. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau SGDG 7 (head). Comments: Roullet et Decamps, circa 1890. When wound, the gentleman alternately lifts cigarette holder to his mouth, and then, turning his head, lifts telescope to his eye. Value Points: rare model with regal presence, the Marquis is wearing a superb gold silk and black woolen costume with elaborate gold metallic embroidery, tricorn hat, tasseled shoes. $8000/12,000

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40. French Musical Mechanical Handwind Mignonette in Original Costume

feet, porcelain winding knob is a bisque head mignonette with dramatically large cobalt blue glass eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth with center accent line, wooden limbs, blonde mohair wig, who is wearing original silk aqua Marquis costume and hat, and holding a wooden violin in his arms. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1885, when wound, music plays and the young Marquis vigorously plays the violin. Value Points: rare luxury toy in well-preserved state, especially captivating face. $1100/1500

41. French Bisque Mignonette with Amusing Mechanical Action 7” (18 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, wooden torso and lower legs, wire upper arms, spring upper legs, bisque hands.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Paris. Comments: French, circa 1885. The doll is posed as though holding a lorgnette to his face, and when he is pressed downward, his arm moves up and down. Value Points: rare little doll with wonderful all original costume, has rare mechanical movement. $600/800

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42. Very Beautiful French Bisque Classic Bébé Bru Jne by Leon Casimir Bru, Size 2 13” (33 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate with modeled bosom and shoulder blades, cornflower-blue glass paperweight inset eyes with darker blue iris rims, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve-blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and multi-feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with tiny stuck-out tongue tip, outlined lips, pierced ears, dimpled chin, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid bébé body with scalloped-edge collarette, gusset-jointing of hips and knees, kid-over-wooden upper arms, bisque lower arms and hands with defined knuckles and nails, purple velvet antique dress, undergarments, stockings, fancy leather shoes, silk and velvet bonnet.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bru Jne 2 (head and shoulder plate). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1884, from the classic period of this firm. Value Points: rare petite size with very beautiful modeling including tiny tongue tip, bisque, finest painting of complexion and features, exquisite eyes, original body, lovely antique costume. $12,000/17,000

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43. Outstanding French Bisque Bébé Steiner, Figure C in Grand 35” Size, with Bisque Hands 35” (89 cm.) Bisque socket head with plumply modeled cheeks, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, rose blushed eye shadow, dark painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over Steiner pate, French composition fully-jointed body with bisque hands, wearing lovely silk costume with lace overlay, velvet bonnet, undergarments, leather shoes, stockings. Condition: generally excellent, two fingers re-glued. Marks: Figure C. No 7 Steiner Bte SGDG Paris (head) Le Petit Parisien Bte SGDG (body). J. Steiner (eyes).

Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1884. Value Points: exceptional size of the rare early model allowing for wonderful expression, enhanced by choicest bisque and painting, very rare bisque hands with separately sculpted fingers, original body and body finish. lovely antique costume. $15,000/21,000

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44. French Cast Brass Polichinelle 7” (18 cm.) figure. 10” overall. A heavy cast brass figure depicts a well-detailed standing Polichinelle with classic torso humps, tall pointy cap, strong nose and chin and gleeful expression. The figure is mounted on original mahogany wooden platform, and may have originally purposed as a stair pillar cap. Excellent condition, superbly rich finish of brass.

French, late 1800s. $300/500

45. Very Rare and Beautiful French Musical Automaton “Bébé Triste with Toy Theatre and Pup in Basket” by Gustav Vichy 30” (76 cm.) Standing proudly upon a green velvet covered base is a bisque head doll with brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined lips, separately modeled pierced ears, dimpled chin, blonde softly-curled wig over cork pate, carton torso and legs, metal upper arms, paper mache lower arms.

Wearing her (very frail) original burgundy silk costume, undergarments, silk slippers, she is holding a wicker basket with floral decorations in which a little pup is hiding, and, in her other hand, is extending a miniature wooden-framed toy theatre with velvet and silk cover, elaborate gilt ormolu

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decorations, and silk curtain which hides a tumbling acrobat. When wound, seven movements occur: the girl turns to the left, the curtain rises and the acrobat performs a complicated series of movements including tumbling, reversals, and balancing, and then the curtain comes down; she then turns to the right and nods to the basket, whose lid slowly opens to reveal a little pup who waves his front paw. Three tunes play sequentially. Condition: generally excellent, bisque and original wig excellent, mechanism and music function well. Marks: 12. Comments: Gustav Vichy, Paris, circa 1885. The automaton was offered in the 1884 Paris department store catalog of Au Louvre at the extraordinary price of 290 francs, about ten times the cost of a luxury doll in the same catalog. Value Points: extremely rare automaton, notable for its number of compelling actions, music, rare Bébé Triste portrait head, original (albeit frail) very detailed costume, and luxury details of accessory toys. $28,000/42,000

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46. French Bisque Poupée “Mademoiselle Frou-Frou of Boston” by Pierre-François Jumeau with Trunks and Trousseau 21” (53 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass enamel inset eyes with rich spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, widelyarched feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with beautifullyshaded lips, pierced ears, auburn mohair wig over 46 trunk detail cork pate, kid poupée body with gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees, stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent, some wear to body. Comments: Pierre-François Jumeau, circa 1870s, this model is considered his luxury poupée. Value Points: the gorgeous poupée is wearing superb costume of lace blouse, bronze silk skirt with extended train and elaborate construction with lace overlay, and is preserved along with two original trunks, each having canvas covers stenciled “Mlle Frou-Frou Boston” and each with original paper label of the Sage’s Trunk Depot (one elaborately fitted on the interior). Along with an extensive trousseau comprising blue woolen equestrienne costume, black silk gown with overlay skirt and velvet banding, exquisite tablier with very fine embroidery, three-piece ensemble of brown/ bronze silk faille, grey flannel wool hooded cap with soutache embroidery, black velvet jacket with passamenterie, brown velvet day robe 46 trunk

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is a receipt from Weiner’s Antique Shop of Boston, Mass, indicating that Beulah Franklin, purchased the “antique doll and two trunks and clothing� in 1975 for $1500. The doll was 104 years old at that time, and has remained in her possession until this present time. $8000/11,000 46 undergarments label

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47. Sonneberg Bisque Doll as Bru LookAlike with Wonderful Antique Costume 14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, blue glass inset eyes, lushly-painted lashes, one stroke wavy brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with very full outlined lips, pierced ears, light brown mohair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fullyjointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 7. Comments: mystery maker, circa 1882, the doll closely resembles the Bru bébé known as “circle/dot”.

Value Points: especially appealing doll with expressive features, very full cheeks, fine quality bisque and painting, original body and body finish, and wonderful original costume and bonnet. $1800/2500

48. Sonneberg Bisque Doll with Closed Mouth and Rare Original Body 12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head with flattened

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49. Beautiful Sonneberg Bisque Doll as Look-Alike Bru by Gebruder Kuhnlenz 14” (36 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, long painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with downcast center line lending a pensive expression, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid body with gusset-jointing at hips and knees, bisque forearms. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: G.K. 34-25. Comments: Gebruder Kuhnlenz, circa 1885, the model closely resembles the early Bébé Bru Brevete whose market it attempted to capture. Value Points: very beautiful doll with sturdy original body and wig, wearing antique costume including undergarments, dress, socks, leather shoes with silver buckles, and an exceptional hooded cape of silk and wool plush. $1100/1600

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50. German Bisque Closed Mouth Child, Model 949,

by Simon and Halbig 22” (56 cm.) Bisque socket head with elongated facial modeling, brown glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented downcast lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S 12 H 949. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: very fine modeling with deeply impressed dimples at philtrum and chin that delightfully contrast the pouting expression. $1200/1500

51. Petite German Bisque Doll with Enchanting Expression 9” (23 cm.)

Bisque socket head, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes, singlestroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden fully-jointed body, nicely costumed.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2. Comments: Simon and Halbig, likely their 905 model, circa 1885. Value Points: most endearing expression on the petite closed mouth doll. $300/500

52. German Bisque Child, 939, by Simon and Halbig in Fine Antique Costume 16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, open mouth, outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, dimpled chin, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S 10 H 939. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value points: very pretty face with elongated modeling, original wig, original body and body finish and wearing brown woolen dress with featherstitch detail, undergarments, brown leather boots. $700/900

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53. Early Carved Wooden Doll with Well-Defined Carved Curls 24” (61 cm.) Carved wooden shoulder head with rounded face and elongated throat, carved wooden curls with brown painted hair, scalloped curls framing the face, sculpted ears, painted facial features, sculpted eyes with brown painted irises and white eyedots, brushstroked brows, closed mouth, muslin stitch-jointed body, leather arms. Condition: original finish, nose point rubbed, repair to kid hands. Comments: Continental, early 1800s. Value Points: wonderful detail of hair carving on the rare-to-find doll. $800/1000

54. Early German Wooden and Bone Balancing Toy with Grodnertal Doll 8” (20 cm.) A Grodnertal wooden doll with painted hair and facial features, jointing at shoulders and hips, has a bone pin extending from one foot for balancing, and two extended ball shaped counterweights to create the balancing effect. The doll poses upon its original elegantly-shaped platform with bone-carved balancing plate. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1850, inspired by the popular acrobatic themes of the early/mid-19th century, the balancing toys were created in both Germany and France. Value Points: very rare early toy in perfect state of preservation. $700/1100

window showing a simple funnel mechanism that is connected to the man’s arm. The mechanism should be activated by turning the box upside down and allowing the sand to gather at the top of the funnel. Then, when the box is turned right side up, the sand slowly filters through a constructed pathway of funnels and wheels, causing movement of the man’s arm, and appearing as though he was playing the violin.

The painting is vivid and animated to complement the movement. Condition: some adjustment needed for animation, although the toy is intact and generally well-preserved.

Comments: the simple yet amusing sand toys were popular in mid19th century France, and combined the skills of artist and mechanic. $800/1200

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55. French Mechanical Sand Toy “The Happy Violinist” 6” (15 cm.) A wooden box displays under the front glass window, a handpainted scene of a courtly man in Marquis costume, holding a violin. At the back of the box is another glass 56 closed

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trunk with hand-painted rose malling decorations, along with pair of tiny metal baby dolls stored in a wooden bottle humorously labeled “Matrimonial Prospects”. Excellent condition. Circa 1890. $200/300

57. Early Paper Mache and Wooden “Rattle Doll” in Bristol Orphanage Costume 7” (18 cm.) Onepiece paper mache or carton figure of woman standing with hands crossed in front of her torso, designed with hollow skirt interior having closed base beneath the skirt to enclose the small rattles that are hidden within.

The woman has finely-sculpted facial features and costume including Charlotte cap, red dress with white collar and apron, gloves, flat black shoes, and is attached to original wooden base. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bristol 1700 (hand-lettered on base). Comments: early 19th-century, the doll is costumed in the worker’s uniform of Bristol (England) orphanage, and was likely designed as a solace to the young children living in the home. Prior to the 1830s orphaned children in England were sent to workhouses and then, in 1836 the Prussian evangelist George Muller established the first of three orphanages in Bristol, England, aiming to offer a good environment for parent-less children. $800/1200

58. German Paper Mache Gentleman with Original Swiss Folklore Costume 20” (51 cm.) Paper mache shoulder head, oval face and elongated throat, black sculpted short curly hair with detailed painting of curls around the forehead and long painted curly sideburns, painted facial features, brown upper glancing eyes, black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, closed mouth with accented lips, original firmly-stuffed muslin body with kid lower arms and separately-sculpted fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1860, maker uncertain. Value Points: superb all-original condition, the rare model with deeply-sculpted hair and sideburns is wearing his original folklore costume of Appenzell, Switzerland comprising wool pants with embroidered leather suspenders, shirt, red woolen vest, leggings, leather shoes. Ex-collection Estelle Johnston. $2000/3000

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59. Outstanding and Extremely Rare French Musical Automaton “Lady Magician with Three Surprises” by Jean Roullet 31” (79 cm.) Bisque head depicting a lady with very distinct and expressive portrait face, has a separate bisque shoulderplate with generously sculpted bosom, blue glass paperweight eyes, brushstroked brows, painted lashes, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with artfully painted lips, separately modeled pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, carton torso and legs, bisque forearms and is posed standing on a maroon velvetcovered flat wooden base behind a gilt pedestal table with elaborate velvet table cover decorated with fringe and embroidery. The lady is wearing a very elaborate magician’s costume of mauve silk with red silk jacket, each trimmed with soutache, and a red silk headdress with flowers and soutache embroidery disguising two paper mache gilded horns. Arranged on the table are two over-

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turned silver flower pots and a gold die, each hiding a “surprise”. When wound, music plays. and the lady turns her head from side to side as though compelling attention, then glances up and down in preparation for her performance while her right hand that holds the magic wand moves side to side, then up and down; she taps three times with the magic wand and one of the three covers lifts to reveal the surprise hidden beneath: a glass-eyed monkey with mouth that opens and closes or a blue-eyed clown that saucily sticks out its tongue or a pretty bisque-head girl with clasped bisque hands that blows kisses.

Condition: generally excellent, music and motions function well. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 11 (head). Comments: Paris, Jean Roullet, circa 1886. with luxury bisque head commissioned from Jumeau. The automaton appeared in an early catalog of Roullet, named “Magicienne, No. 201”; priced at 180 francs, it was one of the five most luxurious and expensive pieces offered undoubtedly made to custom order only. Value Points: an extraordinary automaton, with eleven intricate movements and two tunes, is enhanced by a superb portrait bisque face, luxurious costume and accouterments, and even finest artistry in the little hidden surprises. Only a very few examples are known to exist. $50,000/75,000

60. French Salon Table with Velvet Cover and Fringe 27” (69 cm.) l. 28”h. The wooden salon table with shaped top and bottom shelf has a very luxurious cover of teal blue velvet with matching tassel and fringe trim. Excellent condition.

French, circa 1880. The shape and design of the table is wonderfully suited for display with automata. $1200/1500

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61. French Maitrise Model Secretaire in the Chinoiserie Manner 21� (53 cm.) The wooden secretary-desk with cabinet top having beveled doors, shaped crest, and shelved interior has slant front desk which hinges open to a well-fitted interior with drawers and niches, leather writing surface with pull-out supports, three wide drawers, and two pencil drawers. The secretaire is superbly decorated in the Chinoiserie manner with gilt and black details, and with bronze bail handles. French, maitrise model, in the Louis XVI manner, mid-20th century. $1100/1500 61.1 detail

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61.1. 19th Century French Cast Iron Doll Table with Chinoiserie Scenes 11” (28 cm.) The round cast iron pedestal table with tripod legs has original black painted finish, and gilt and red painted Chinoiserie scene on the table top. Excellent condition.

French, mid-1800s. $300/500

62. French Musical Automaton “The Chinese Tea Server”

by Leopold Lambert 19” (48 cm.) A bisque-head adult lady with heart-shaped face and amber-tinted complexion, narrow brown glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, long painted brown lashes and thick brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full lips, pierced ears, black mohair wig in upswept fashion over cork pate, slender carton torso and legs, wire upper arms, and amber-tinted bisque forearms, is posed upon a velvet covered platform.

She is holding a wooden tea set and is wearing fine silk and brocade traditional costume. When wound, the lady elegantly turns her head side to side, then inclines her head as though offering tea; she then lifts the tea pot and, in a refined and gracious manner, “pours” the tea and extends the tray as though serving. Music plays throughout. Condition: generally excellent, mechanism and music function well. Comments: Leopold Lambert, circa 1888, with unique bisque head commissioned from Jumeau and sculpted exclusively for this luxury automaton model. Value Points: rare model with superb facial model, lovely bisque, and very refined movements. $6000/9500

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63. French Bisque Character with Extremely Rare Amber Complexion and Uniquely Painted Brows 22” (56 cm.) Bisque socket head with very rich ambertinted complexion, brown glass inset eyes, painted dark lashes, brown brushstroked brows with defined upper curl at the outer edges, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth sculpted as though open with outlined lips and row of sculpted teeth, pierced ears, French brown composition and wooden fully jointed body, wearing silk jeweled exotic costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Fabrication Française Favorite No. 6 Ed. Tasson A.L. & C. Limoges Depose (and red logo stamp).

Comments: Lanternier, circa 1910. Value Points: so rare that other models with this unique complexion and dramatic painting of brows are not known to exist, with very fine flawless complexion enhanced by delicate blush, original body and body finish. $2000/3000

64. Chinese Silk Heeled Slippers 4” (10 cm.) The linen-lined silk slippers with fancy heels, are decorated with gold thread embroidery. Excellent condition. Late 1800s. $200/300

65. Chinese Silk Slippers with Elaborate Embroidery 3” (8 cm.) l. 6”h. The woodensoled slippers with little heels have silk sides with elaborate embroidery in pastel colors, and have rose brocade leggings with linen lining. Excellent condition. Mid-1800s. $200/300

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Key included. Excellent condition. Circa 1875. $300/500

66. Rare German Bisque Character, Model 164,

by Simon and Halbig in Rare Size 23” (58 cm.) Bisque socket head with amber-tinted complexion, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted dark curly lashes, incised eyeliner, black brushstroked brows, accented eye corners and nostrils of pointy nose, open mouth with slightly parted accented lips, four black mohair wigs in original upswept coiffure with hair ornaments, amber tinted composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: 30 164. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1900.

Value Points: the rare model, especially in this larger size, has finest quality of bisque and amber complexion with delicatelyrendered blush, original body and body finish, original coiffure, antique silk costume. $3500/4500 65.1.

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67. Pretty French Bisque Bébé by Denamur 14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue/grey glass paperweight inset eyes with rich spiral threading, dark eyeliner encircles the eyecut, long painted lashes, widely feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair braided wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body, antique maroon silk and lace costume, antique matching set of undergarments, maroon stockings and bonnet, leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: E. 4 D. Comments: Etienne Denamur, circa 1890. Value Points: an unusually pretty bébé by this firm with closed mouth, shy expression, original body and body finish. $2500/3200

68. Gorgeous French Bisque Brown-Eyed Early Period Bébé by Leon Casimir Bru 26” (66 cm.) Pressed bisque swivel head on kidedged bisque shoulder plate with modeled bosom and shoulder blades, brown paperweight inset eyes with darker iris rims, thick dark eyeliner dramatizes the eyes, painted lashes, mauve-blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows with feathered highlights, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the full outlined lips, delicately-painted teeth, very full cheeks, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid bébé body with gusset-jointing at hips and knees, curved upper arms, bisque forearms, wearing lovely antique silk faille maroon dress, undergarments, shoes, stockings, and very elaborate silk frou-frou bonnet.

Condition: generally excellent. Some kid patching on arms, left baby finger restored. Marks: (crescent/circle and dot symbol on head) Depose (front shoulder plate) (partial original paper label on chest). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1880. Value Points: extremely rare luxury size model, likely intended for Exhibition purposes, with superb detail of sculpting and painting, including rare painted teeth. $17,000/21,000

69. Beautiful French Bisque Bébé E.J. by Jumeau, Size 5, with Especially Beautiful Eyes 14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, large brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, widely-arched brushstroked brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, pretty ivory silk dress, undergarments, shoes, stockings. Condition: generally excellent, early light body repaint. Marks: Depose E 5 J (and artist checkmark). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1885.

Value Points: especially beautiful face with amber brown eyes enhanced by rich decoration, lovely antique wig. $3500/4500

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70. Pair of Miniature Early 19th Century Gouache Paintings of Brother and Sister 3” (8 cm.) h. paintings. 8” x 9” frames.

The oval portraits in gouache with delicately-shaded details of complexion and hair depicting a young boy and girl, the boy with curly shaded brown hair and high ruffled collar, and the girl, in sad profile, with golden brown hair and wearing brown dress with low rounded collar. Reframed in birdseye walnut with gold matting.

Excellent condition. Mid-1800s. $800/1000

71. Outstanding Grand-Sized French Musical Automaton “Waltzing Couple” by Vichy 23” (58 cm.) An exceptionally handsome couple, the Marquise and Marquis, are posed as for a formal dance, he with bisque head, brown glass eyes, closed mouth, brunette mohair wig, carton body, legs and hands, and wearing original ivory silk court costume with elaborate soutache embroidery and silk-covered buttons; and she with bisque swivel head on bisque shoulder plate, blue glass eyes, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, carton upper torso, bisque lower arms, and wearing luxurious silk gown and with metal cone-shaped base under the skirt that contains the clockwork mechanism. The man and woman are attached by a rod from torso to torso; she has small gliding wheels on bottom of her base, and he is slightly lifted from the floor so he will glide easily on her support. When wound, music plays and the couple glides and twirls in an elegant waltz-like fashion. Condition: generally excellent, music and movements function well. Marks: G.Vichy Paris (metal plaque on cone). Comments: Gustav Vichy, circa 1880. The waltzing couple automaton had been made for several decades before this model appeared, most particularly

by Theroude about 1850, using dolls with paper mache heads. Value Points: rare grand size of the elegant couple with realistic waltzing movements, achieved by the clever notion of hiding the mechanism under the woman’s skirt. The automaton was always presented as a luxury salon object, especially in this very rare grand size. $25,000/35,000 71 back and detail

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by Jumeau with Original Costume 15” (38 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head with very plump cheeks, brown glass enamel inset eyes, richly blushed eye shadow, dark eyeliner, delicately painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 4 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878, the premiere model of the Jumeau bébé. Value Points: very beautiful face with entrancing brown eyes enhanced by rich eye shadow, finest bisque and painting, original body and body

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73. French Musical Automaton “Little Girl with Pet Mouse” by Rambour 17” (43 cm.) Standing upon a velvet-covered platform behind a velvet-covered table with a painted tin mouse cage is a bisque-head doll with blue glass paperweight eyes, closed mouth, brunette mohair wig, carton torso and legs, bisque forearms, wearing pretty antique costume, and holding a baton in one hand and the string to open the mouse cage in the other. When wound, two mechanisms operate in synchronism: the girl lifts her head and then lifts her left arm to open the door of the cage, allowing the mouse to timidly emerge and then whirl around as though to scurry back into the cage. Music plays throughout.

Marks: M (doll). Condition: generally excellent, music and mechanism function well. Comments: Charles Rambour, circa 1895. Rambour acquired the rights to the Bru mechanical “surprise” patents in 1893 and created amusing articles such as this for next seven years. Value Points: delightful vignette with surprisingly intricate mechanism that adds to its appeal. $4000/6000

74. Gorgeous French Bisque Bébé, Model 223, from the Series Fantastique

by Emile Jumeau 27” (69 cm.) Bisque socket head with luminous bisque, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes with very thick dark eyeliner, painted dark curly lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with very full outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fullyjointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 13 (incised, somewhat illegible, could be 14). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1892, although not bearing the incised series number, the doll is indubitably the 223 art character model from the Jumeau “Series Fantastique” (see Theimer/Theriault’s The Jumeau Book, page 370). Value Points: the rarity of the bébé is complemented by its superb sculpting, painting, and bisque, an overall gorgeous doll wearing beautiful antique silk and lace dress and bonnet, undergarments, stockings and shoes. $18,000/25,000

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75. French Bisque Character Toddler, 247, by SFBJ 16� (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lower lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with defined tongue tip and two porcelain beaded teeth, brunette human hair, French composition fully-jointed toddler body, nice antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 247 Paris 6 (head) (original SFBJ paper label on torso). Comments: SFBJ, circa 1912. Value points: appealing rosy cheeked character with fine luminous patina of complexion, original signed body. $800/1100

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76. French Bisque Character, 227, by SFBJ with Original Flocked Hair 14� (36 cm.) Solid-domed bisque socket head, narrow brown glass inset eyes with deeply-sculpted laughter crinkles around the eyes, painted brown curly lashes, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth with slightly-parted shaded lips, row of porcelain teeth, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, well costumed. Condition: generally

excellent. Marks: SFBJ 224 Paris 4. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1912.

Value Points: rarer model from the character series with wellpreserved flocked hair, especially well-rendered character expression with fine bisque, original body finish. $1800/2600

77. Handsome French Bisque Character, 237, by SFBJ with Flocked Hair

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17” (43 cm.) Solid-domed bisque socket head with flocked brown hair in side-parted fashion, blue glass inset eyes with “jewel” like effect, brown eyeliner, brown painted curly lashes, brown brushstroked brows with feathered detail, accented eye corners and nostrils, open mouth, shaded and outlined slightlyparted lips, row of porcelain teeth, French composition toddler body with jointing at shoulders and hips, wearing antique green woolen costume, socks, shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 237 Paris 6. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1912.

Value Points: especially handsome young man with well-preserved flocked hair and deeply-sculpted features. $2000/3000

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78. French Bisque Pouty Character, 252, by SFBJ with Toddler Body and Especially Fine Modeling 15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, feathered brows, rounded upturned nose, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with very full pursed lips lending a pouty expression, accent line between the lips, blonde mohair wig, French composition fullyjointed toddler body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: SFBJ 252 Paris 6. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1915. Value Points: among the rarest of the SFBJ 200 character series, with especially fine quality of modeling and bisque. $2800/3500

79. German Bisque “Uncle Sam” Googly with Sculpted Top Hat by Max Handwerck

top hat with wide brim and embossed stars, brown painted hair, brown side-glancing googly eyes, painted lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with comma-shaped beaming smile, composition toddler body with jointing at shoulders and hips, antique costume.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Dep Elite U.S. 1. Comments: Max Handwerck, from their series of sculpted-cap googlies, circa 1918. Value Points: rare model with delightful expression, well-modeled Uncle Sam hat. $2000/3000

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80. Six German All-Bisque Amusing Characters

by Gebruder Heubach 4” (10 cm.) - 6 ½”. Each is one-piece all-bisque figure of seated baby in amusing pose with painted sculpted hair and painted facial features, intaglio eyes, and little white sculpted seated pup. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1910. Value Points: amusing medley of characters in poses ranging from blowing kisses to clenching fisticuffs, clasping tummy. $800/1200

81. Three German All-Bisque Googlies 4 ½” (11 cm.) Each is all-bisque, (two with loop-jointed arms), and each with painted hair and facial features, including girl with topknot, googly right-glancing eyes, impish grin and orange painted shoes; girl with painted short hair and blue bows on each side of face, googly leftglancing eyes, “O” shaped mouth and blue painted shoes; and little boy in amusing pose with upward glancing eyes 81.

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and brown painted shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1915. Value Points: amusing characterizations on the three little imps. $500/700

82. German Bisque Googly with Blue Hair Bow by Goebel 6 ½” (17 cm.) Solid-domed bisque socket head, blonde painted hair with forelock curl, blue painted hair band with bow over her left ear, painted black side-glancing googly eyes, painted curly upper lashes, dot brows, closed mouth with center line between the impish grin, five-piece composition body with painted shoes and socks, cotton romper dress.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (Goebel symbol) 12/0 x Germany.

Comments: Germany, Goebel, circa 1916. Value Points: charming whimsical character with wonderful hair detail. $300/400

83. German Bisque Fluffy Pup with Candy Container Egg by Gebruder Heubach 10” (25 cm.) One-piece bisque figure of pup posed on haunches, his front paws clasping a bisque candy container egg, the dog with deeplysculpted white “fur” and with intaglio brown upper glancing eyes, pink muzzle, black nose, and with painted brown collar. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912. Value Points: delightful model with deeply-sculpted details. $400/600

84. Very Rare German Bisque Painted Eye Googly, 8590, by Gebruder Heubach 16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head with sculpted blonde boyish hair having pronounced topknot and forelock curls, painted side-glancing googly eyes with pronounced black pupils and white eyedots, one stroke brows, upturned pug nose, closed mouth with smug smile, well-detailed sculpted ears, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing, wearing antique blue woolen mariner costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Heubach (square) 8590 Germany 8. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1910.

Value Points: among the rarest of the art character Heubach dolls, with exceptional quality of sculpting, bisque and painting, wonderful antique costume. $7500/9500

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85. Beautiful German Bisque “Mein Liebling”, Model 117, by Kammer and Reinhardt 21” (53 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, short brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with decorative glaze enhancing the shaded lips, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 117 53.

Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, their model marketed as “Mein Liebling” (my darling), circa 1912. Value Points: very beautiful bisque with fine lustrous complexion, original body and body finish, lovely antique costume. $2800/3400

86. German Bisque Character, 116/A by Kammer and Reinhardt with Toddler Body 18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes,

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brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth with shaded and glazed lips, tongue, two porcelain upper teeth, impressed cheek dimples, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 116/A 42. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912. Value Points: especially fine quality of bisque, sculpting and complexion, original toddler body and body finish, wonderful antique costume. $1200/1500

87. German Bisque Pouting Character, 7246, by Gebruder Heubach with Original Signed Body 16” (41 cm.) Pink-tinted bisque socket head, small blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with downcast pouting lips, center accent line, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 7246 Germany 6 Heubach (sunburst mark, head) (holz-masse stamp on back torso). Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912. Value Points: wonderfully-featured wistful character with finest bisque, original body and body finish, antique costume includes straw hat with original label “Genuine English Eton Boater”. $1100/1500

88. Rare German Bisque Character, “Fany” by Marseille 18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, small blue glass sleep eyes, delicately-painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils of tiny rounded nose, closed mouth with full downcast lips in pouting expression, very full cheeks, brunette hand-tied human hair wig in long ringlet curls, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing, antique costume comprising linen dress with cutwork embroidered trim, undergarments, socks, shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 231 Fany (incised script) DRGM 248/1 A 5 M/ Comments: Marseille, from their art character series, circa 1912. Value Points: rare character with most endearing expression achieved by deeply-modeled fret lines, very fine quality of bisque, original wig, original toddler body with original finish. $3800/5200 87.

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89. Beautiful Early German Bisque Doll with Expressive Features 14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, small blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading, pronounced dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, slightly-parted lips, two square cut upper teeth and one lower, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body, straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 3 (large incised number). Comments: attributed to Simon and Halbig, circa 1880. Value Points: very beautiful doll with character-like expression, fine quality of bisque, pretty antique dress, and fancy bonnet, undergarments, shoes and stockings. $1600/2100

90. French Brown-Eyed Bisque Premiere Bébé

by Jumeau 12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, large brown glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, antique costume, undergarments, bonnet, shoes.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 4 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878, his first period bébé. Value Points: very fine delicate bisque dramatized by large brown eyes, original body and body finish. $3500/4500

91. Petite French Bisque Bébé Jumeau, Size 1, with Brilliant Brown Eyes 11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with shaded and accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fullyjointed body, pretty antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 1 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body).

Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1888. Value Points: dear little bébé in size 1 with fine creamy bisque, beautiful large eyes, original body and body finish. $2800/3500

92. Six German All-Bisque Dolls 2 ¾” (7 cm.) The six pink-tinted dolls have sculpted short blonde or brown bobbed hair, painted facial features, pin-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted orange socks and brown shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Hertwig, circa 1920. Value Points: including four little girls wearing matching lace dresses, undergarments, caps, and two all-bisque babies in antique gowns, all preserved in an old store box. $200/300 89.

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92.1. Rose Silk Tufted Boudoir Chair with Purple Silk Fringe 12” (30 cm.) The wooden-framed chair is upholstered in rose satin with deeplytufted purple buttons, and rose silk tassel decorations and purple fringe around the base. Excellent condition. Circa 1885. $400/600

93. Beautiful French Bisque Bébé by Petit et Dumoutier in Gorgeous Costume 20” (51 cm.) Bisque socket head with plump facial shape, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, mauve blushed eyeshadow, widely arched feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: P. 2 D. Comments: Petit et Dumoutier, circa 1882. Value Points: rare plump-faced model with outstanding bisque, complexion, and sculpting, original body and body finish, gorgeous antique costume of batiste with “petit pois” design, undergarments, very elaborate bonnet with pleated lace and rose silk ribbons, rose kidskin boots with pom-poms. $7500/9500 92.1.

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94. French Musical Automaton “Organ Grinder with Dancing Dolls” by Gustav Vichy 23” (58 cm.) Standing upon a burgundy velvet-covered wooden platform is a bisque-headed man with unique character face created for this model only, amber brown glass paperweight eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, arched feathered brows, aquiline nose, shaded nostrils, sculpted curled moustache, closed mouth with outlined lips, two rows of painted teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, carton torso and legs, wire upper arms, metal hands, wearing a superb rose and ivory silk costume with soutache embroidery, brass buttons, matching hat. He is standing behind a rosewood street organ

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Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Gustav Vichy, circa 1880, this actual automaton is shown in Automata, The Golden Years by Christian Bailly, page 84. Value Points: the exceptional rarity of the automaton with luxury movements, music and costuming, is enhanced yet further by the sculpting of the unique face with outstanding bisque, characterization and painting; few models are known to exist. $25,000/35,000

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96. Outstanding French Musical Automaton “Shepherdess with Lamb” by Jean Roullet 24” (61 cm.) A bisque-head lady with refined portrait modeling is posed standing upon a velvet-covered platform, brown glass paperweight eyes, rich dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, feathered brows, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, separate bisque shoulder plate, carton torso and shapely legs, bisque forearms and hands, wearing ivory and patterned rose silk shepherdess gown and matching bonnet. Appearing to be held in her right hand is a woven lidded basket decorated with colorful flowers, in which is hidden a little lamb; the basket is actually attached to her torso by hidden metal rods. When wound, music plays and her head turns as though gazing at her flock of sheep and she lifts the bouquet of flowers she holds in her left hand. Meanwhile the lid of her basket lifts, as though the baby lamb is just awakening. The lamb’s head peeks out, turns side-to-side, and his mouth opens and closes, the shepherdess turns and nods tenderly to the baby lamb, which bleats and tucks back into the basket. The lid closes. Condition: generally excellent, mechanism and music function well. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau 9 (head). Comments: Jean Roullet, Paris, circa 1880, with commissioned bisque portrait head from Emile Jumeau. The automaton appeared in an early Roullet catalog named “Bergere Watteau” in homage to the French painter Jean-Antoine Watteau whose early 18th century romantic paintings had idealized the French countryside. Value Points: splendid presentation of the idealized romantic scene is accentuated by her exquisite bisque portrait face, and intricate movements, of which there are seven. $12,000/18,000

95. French Bisque Poupée with Articulated Wooden Arms and Lovely Costume 17” (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, pale blue glass eyes with darker blue outer rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with pale accented lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair body over cork pate, French kid body with gussetjointing at hips and knees, wooden arms with dowel-articulation at shoulders, elbows, and wrists, separately-sculpted fingers, lovely antique costume with matching bonnet, undergarments, stockings and slippers. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, attributed to Jumeau, circa 1875. Value Points: very gentle expression complemented by large eyes with dark eyeliner, wooden articulated arms. $2200/2800 96 basket

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98. French All-Bisque Mignonette with Bare Feet 5” (13 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, cobalt blue glass enamel eyes, painted lashes, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, brunette

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99. Very Fine French Porcelain and Bronze Desk Accessories 10” (25 cm.) l. stationery box. The bronze-framed set of fine porcelain has hand-painted scenes of garlands of flowers and scenes of children in a garden setting, including a slant front stationery box with slant front which hinges open to reveal the aqua and teal green velvet interior. Along with an inkwell stand with gilded blue designs on the base and inkwell, gilded brass finish, mother-of-pearl handled pen. Excellent condition. French, mid-1800s. $800/1100

100. Beautiful French Bisque Poupée with Very Distinctive Expression 17” (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, very large blue glass eyes with defined spiral threading, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, arched feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined pale lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupée body with gusset-jointing at hips, knees and elbows. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 4. Comments: French, circa 1870.

Value Points: gorgeous poupée with distinctive facial expression, dramatic large blue eyes, beautiful bisque and painting, especially sturdy body, wearing fine early white pique gown with soutache embroidery, undergarments, dainty coronet of tiny silk flowers and ivory silk streamers. $2800/3500

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painted delicate features, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, carton torso, carved and painted hands, and wearing her superb original silk costume. The velocipede is designed so that the front wheel can be aimed at will, enabling the cycle to run in a straight direction or to cover a large area in a circular pattern, all the while the cyclist is pumping the pedals while her head is turning size-to-side to gaze upon her surroundings. Condition: doll and velocipede are excellent and all original, clockwork mainspring is lacking. Marks: G. Vichy Fils, Paris (stamp on clockplate).

Comments: Vichy, circa, 1867. Value Points: superb large size with outstanding quality of doll, costume whose accessories include metal earrings formed in the shape of twowheel bicycles, and velocipede with original paint and gold stenciling trimmed with wonderful detail including front running lamp and ivory handles. $8000/15,000

102. French Musical Automaton Vignette “Lady in Her Drawing Room at the Piano” by Phalibois 30” (76 cm.) (including dome). A bisque lady has refined portrait face, cobalt blue enamel eyes, beautifully-painted features and closed mouth is seated at an upright carton piano with rosewood and gilt finish. Posed elegantly, she has a carton torso, wooden hands which are carved to appear as though posed to play the piano, and is wearing an aqua silk dress with lace edging, antique jewelry and original elaborately coiffed blonde mohair wig. A variety of sheet music is arranged on the piano with ink 101 detail

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script titles, the floor has tapestry-like decorative papers, and the entire arrangement is presented under a carton open-front dome with decorative wall papers and mirrored back and sides which are edged with aqua silk curtains. Original paper label on the side lists two tunes (names illegible). The vignette rests upon original ebony black base under an oval glass dome. When wound, very beautiful music plays and the lady elegantly performs at the piano; she turns her head from side to side, and nods up and down. Condition: generally excellent, music and motion function well. Comments: Paris, Jean-Marie Phalibois, circa 1880.

Value Points: the rarity of the luxury automaton is enhanced by exquisite beauty of the woman, fine original coiffure and costume, and strong vibrant music. $8000/12,000

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104. Collection of Five Miniature Paintings in Bone Frames 3 ½” (9 cm.) -5”h. The five miniature portrait paintings depict elegant women from various centuries, each with elaborate detail of coiffure, accessories, costume and jewelry, and each presented in an elaborate carved and inlaid bone and exotic wood frame. Late 19th/early 20th century.

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105. Splendid French Bisque Bébé by Schmitt et Fils with Original Body

103. Fine Early French Bisque Portrait Bébé by Jumeau with Original Wig 14” (36 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head, almond-shaped blue glass enamel inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, mauve eye shadow, accented nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde lambswool wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-looseball-jointed body with straight wrists, lovely antique costume, bonnet, undergarments, early French leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 4 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878, his luxury early-period

31” (79 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head with pear-shaped face, very full cheeks, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, mauve blushed eye shadow, shaded nostrils of pointy-tip nose, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded lips, impressed chin and philtrum, dimples, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-ball jointed body with flat-cut derriere, straight wrists, slightly-curled fingers, beautifully costumed in antique dress with white pique jacket, very elaborate bonnet, undergarments, stockings, shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 9 (large raised number). Comments: Schmitt et Fils, circa 1884. Value Points: possibly largest size of the sought-after bébé has finest quality bisque and sculpting, original body and body finish, splendid presence. $12,000/16,000

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arms and legs, wire upper arms and legs, original silk and lace costume, with wooden bobbins in her hands. When wound, music plays, her head moves up and down as though watching herself knitting, and her hands flit to and fro, realistically, as though knitting. Condition: generally excellent, mechanism and movement function well.

Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau 5 (and artist checkmarks on head). Comments: Roullet et Decamps, circa 1890, the automaton appeared in the original company catalog as #256 named “Bébé Tricoteur” (Child Knitting). Value Points: especially beautiful face enhances the charming homey activity. $5500/7500

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106. French Musical Automaton “Knitting Child in Chair” by Roullet et Decamps 16” (41 cm.) Arranged upon a velvet-covered base is a gilded wooden arm chair upon which is seated is a bisquehead doll with very deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, richly-painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, carton torso and lower

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15” (38 cm.) Standing upon a wooden base with engraved paper covers and embossed paper edging, is a gentleman with carton socket head, welldefined character features of a smiling faced gentleman with painted features, blue eyes, row of teeth, and with wire spectacles and a large Marquis hat; on original carton body and with original costume which includes an apron filled with little paper music books; he holds a violin in his hand.

Inside the base is a simple mechanism which operates from three push levers at the front of the base, causing the man to turn his head, tilt his head, and move his arms as though playing the violin.

Condition: generally excellent, violin string needs repair.

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Encyclopedia of French Dolls and Toys by Theimer, page 161; this actual toy is shown in that book. Value Points: rare early toy with simple yet charming movements, original costume and accessories. $3000/4500

108. Lovely French Bisque Portrait Bébé by Emile Jumeau with Little Mignonette 14” (36 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head with delicate complexion, blue glass paperweight eyes with dramatic spiral threading, dark eyeliner, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners

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and shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined pale lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-balljointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 5 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878, first period bébé. Value Points: the early bébé has finest delicate bisque, gorgeous spiral-threaded eyes, original body with original finish, wearing early white pique dress with soutache embroidery, bonnet, undergarments, early shoes with boutique label from A la Bon Marche, aqua silk and motherof-pearl purse, and carrying little all-bisque mignonette with original aqua silk costume. $6000/8500

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doll, “Gibson Girl” from the original society illustrations

by American artist, Charles Dana Gibson, circa 1910.

Value Points: fine quality of bisque and painting on the portrait doll, with original body and wig. $1800/2200

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110. Petite German Bisque Doll, Model 192,

by Kammer and Reinhardt

20” (51 cm.) Bisque shoulder head with slender angular face in haughty uptilted pose, elongated throat, blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lower lashes, single-stroke brows, aquiline nose with accented nostrils, closed mouth, accent line between the lips, original blonde upswept mohair wig over plaster pate, kid body with dart shaping, pinjointing at shoulders, hips and knees, bisque forearms, Edwardian fashion costume.

Condition: generally excellent. Chips on three finger tips. Comments: Kestner, their fashion

8” (20 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows accented nostrils, open mouth with slightly-parted lips, four tiny porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig, paper mache body with jointing at shoulders and hips, painted high black stockings and tan ankle boots. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 192.

Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1900. Value Points: beautiful petite doll has original wig, body with unusual painting of shoes and stockings, and very fine antique costume. $300/500

111. Pair, Very Fine German Bisque Dolls with Cobalt Blue Eyes 9” (23 cm.) Each has bisque shoulder head with sculpted short blonde hair waved across her forehead, brilliant cobalt blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, feathered brows, muslin body, bisque lower limbs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: very beautiful and alloriginal pair wearing elaborate Brittany costumes, the woman with especially fine detailed coiffe. $800/1000

112. German BlackComplexioned Bisque Character Doll, 1368,

by Simon and Halbig 13” (33 cm.) Bisque socket head with ebony black complexion, brown glass eyes, black brushstroked brows, painted lashes, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, black mohair wig, black composition and wooden fully-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: 1368 Germany Simon & Halbig S&H 4.

Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1900. Value Points: rare model with rich flawless black complexion, original wig, original body and body finish. $1800/2500

113. German Bisque Fashionable Lady for the French Market 24” (61 cm.) Bisque socket head with slender head, brown glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lower lashes, slightly-modeled brushstroked brows with feathered details, accented eye corners and nostrils, open mouth, accented lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette human hair in original upswept coiffure, French composition and wooden ball-jointed lady body with modeled bosom and shapely derriere, elongated limbs.

Condition: generally excellent, original body finish albeit some paint flake on hands.

Marks: 1159 Germany Simon & Halbig S&H 10. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1900, the doll was marketed by SFBJ as fashionable Edwardian society lady, with head commissioned from Simon and Halbig.

Value Points: regal lady with excellent bisque, original body, body finish, wig, and factory costume (not shown). $1700/2300 113 detail

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by Marseille with Googly Dog 9 ½” (24 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep and side-glancing googly eyes, painted lashes, one-stroke brows, accented nostrils, tiny closed mouth with little tongue tip, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition toddler body with jointing at shoulders and hips, chubby torso, wearing antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 200 A 3/0 M Germany DRGM. Comments: Marseille, circa 1920. Value Points: most endearing googly expression on the larger model, original wig, body, body finish, along with a vintage seated velvet spotted pup with blue glass googly eyes. $800/1200

115. German Bisque “Bellhop Googly” by Max Handwerck 10” (25 cm.) Bisque socket head with sculpted reddish-blonde hair having forelock curl and topped by a blue bellhop-like cap with red dotted band and black neck strap, blue glass side-glancing eyes, closed mouth with wide beaming smile, composition and wooden balljointed body, wearing flannel uniform. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Dep Elite E 2/0.

Comments: Max Handwerck, circa 1915, from his helmet googly series. Value Points: very fine detail of sculpting including forelock curl, defined space between smiling lips, impressed dimples. $1500/2000

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116. German Bisque “Living Eye” Googly with Blue Bow by Herm Steiner 12” (30 cm.) Bisque flanged head with sculpted bobbed hair and bangs, large blue sculpted hair bow at the crown, movable blue googly “living eyes”, painted upper curly lashes, one-stroke brows, tiny nose, closed mouth in “O”-shaped design, accented lips, muslin body with disc jointing, original costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 954642 Germany.

Comments: Herm Steiner, circa 1926, the unique “living eye” with floating iris was made uniquely by this firm with variations of hair style and facial expression. Value Points: captivating little girl with rare “living eyes”. $1300/1800

117. German Bisque Googly, Model 320, by Marseille 7” (18 cm.)

Solid domed bisque socket head with very chubby face, impressed dimples, painted facial features, intaglio blue side-glancing googly eyes, upper eyeliner, dash brows, upturned pug nose, tiny closed mouth with impish expression, blonde mohair bobbed wig over painted hair, fivepiece paper mache body with painted white socks and black shoes.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 320 A 11/0 M Germany.

Comments: Marseille, circa 1920. Value Points: wonderful expression with sculpted dimples and chin, original body, original brown muslin costume. $300/500

118. German Bisque Googly, 10542, by Gebruder Heubach 7” (18 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass side-glancing large googly eyes, painted long lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full pert lips, blonde mohair wig with long braids, five-piece paper mache body with painted socks and brown twostrap shoes, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, Marks: 10542 4 (square mark) Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1918. Value Points: rare model with wonderful expression which varies from usual smiling googly expression. $400/600

119. Delightful German Bisque Googly, 221,

by Kestner with Original Toddler Body 13” (33 cm.) Bisque socket head, large blue glass sleep and sideglancing googly eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, painted ochre brows with feathered details, little button-shaped nose with accent dots, closed mouth with watermelon-slice shaped smile, brunette mohair bobbed wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed

toddler body with side-hip jointing, wearing suede Tyrolean trousers, shirt. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F made in Germany 10 JDK 221 Ges Gesch. Comments: Kestner, circa 1912, the model was inspired by the Kewpie designs of Rose O’Neill which were also made by Kestner. Value Points: captivating expression of the wideeyed imp, with original wig, plaster and body. $2800/3500

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120. Rare American Cloth Character Doll Known as “Little Nell”

by Martha Chase 15” (38 cm.) Firmlypressed stockinette cloth doll with oil-painted complexion, facial features and blonde hair that is styled in centerpart and with two extended braids onto her shoulders, painted small blue eyes with crisp 120 detail white eyedots, black upper lashes, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blushed cheeks, sateen body, oil-painted limbs with stitch-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, separately-stitched thumbs, antique dress and undergarments, stockings, shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Martha Chase of Rhode Island, circa 1910, who introduced a series of dolls presumably based on storybook characters, this being “Little Nell” from the Dickens book, The Old Curiosity Shop; the series was unsuccessful and few examples were made. Value Points: very rare doll in impeccable original condition with beautiful painting and construction, intricately detailed hair, delicate blushing of her complexion. $1800/2300

121. Rare American Brown-Haired Cloth Lady

by Martha Chase 15” (38 cm.) Firmly-pressed stockinette doll with oil-painted complexion, hair and facial features, painted dark brown hair with

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shaped chignon and with feathered details around the face, painted brown eyes with white eyedots, red and brown upper eyeliner, painted lashes, singlestroke brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, cotton sateen body cover with defined waistline, stitch-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, separately-sewn-on thumbs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: The Chase Stockinet Doll. Made of Stockinet and Cloth, Stuffed with Cotton, Made

by Hand, Painted by hand. Made by Especially Trained Workers (original paper label) (also stamp on leg). Comments: Martha Chase, circa 1900. Value Points: rare lady model by the American cloth doll maker in perfectly preserved original condition, with original labels, rare brown hair and eyes. $2000/2500

122. American Brown-Complexioned Cloth Doll

by Babyland Rag in Rare Size 21” (53 cm.) Flat-dimension brown muslin cloth doll with hand-painted facial features, shaded brown eyes with large black pupils and white eyedots, outlined eye sockets, curly lashes, brows, outlined nose and rose-bud shaped

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lips, blushed cheeks, fleecy black hair, brown cotton stitchjointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Babyland Rag, circa 1890. Value Points: rare large size of the impeccably preserved American doll, with artistic painting of features, original dotted cotton dress, matching bandanna, apron, undergarments, socks and shoes. $800/1000

123. Rare Petite Sonneberg Paper Mache Taufling Baby with Black Complexion 8 ½” (22 cm.) Solid-domed paper mache swivel head with black complexion, on matching shoulder plate, black sculpted hair in tight curls, black enamel glass inset eyes, painted nostrils, closed mouth, paper mache lower torso, arms and legs, padded cotton upper arms and thighs, twill-covered midriff. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1865. Value Points: the taufling baby, whose body style is considered the original of the child doll, is very rare; few examples of the blackcomplexioned version exist, this example with all-original body and painting. $400/600

124. German Mechanical Toy Depicting Uncle Sam with Drum 18” (46 cm.) Standing upon a wooden flat platform is a bisque head portrait doll depicting Uncle Sam, with angular features, brown glass eyes, pronounced nose and ears, closed mouth with wide smiling expression, sculpted grey brows, incised wrinkles and laughter lines enhanced with red ink accents, brunette wig,

carton torso and legs, jointed shoulders, paper mache hands clenching drumsticks.

When wound, he turns head side to side and beats the drum with both hands.

Marks: S 4. Condition: bisque excellent, costume original albeit frail, mechanism functions well. Comments: Cuno and Otto Dressel, circa 1892, the model of Uncle Sam was presented in various formats including as a doll, as a candy container, and, in this very rare example, as a mechanical toy. Value Points: rare model with wonderful sculpting and bisque, mechanical action, and original (fragile) costume.

With blue ribbon award from UFDC convention of 1998. $2000/2500

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125. American Wooden Folk Art Whirligig 18” (46 cm.) figure. 24” overall. Arranged upon a metal post is a carved wooden figure of a man with one-piece head, torso and legs, chip-carved detail of hair and facial feature, carved detail of suit with defined vest, attached bow tie, pivot-attached whirligig extended arms. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: American, mid-1800s. Value Points: wellpreserved and imaginative folk art in the classic whirligig design. $1200/1500

126. A Family of American Black-Complexioned Wax Dolls

by Mary McEwen 11” (28 cm.) Each has hand-sculpted wax head with rich brown complexion, large round brown glass up-glancing eyes, tiny nose, closed mouth, plump cheeks, bald pate, the two larger with original wire-frame body wrapped in cloth and with large sculpted wax hands in expressive pose, and the child with fabric wrapped wire-frame body and leatherette hands and feet. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Mary McEwen, circa 1920, the wax artist learned her trade from her husband’s business, McEwen Wax Works, which made wax mannequins for store displays; after her husband’s death, McEwen moved to Seattle, and according to legend, began to create miniature wax people using the same techniques employed in her husband’s business. For about 20 years, she is said to have produced 100s of these small dolls, each individually sculpted and each entirely made by her. Never marketed, the dolls were only later discovered in her estate. The rare dolls are notable for their distinctive, highly personalized expressions. Value Points: the wellpreserved dolls are highly-characterized, each distinctly unique, and are wearing original costumes. $1800/2800 126.

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3” (8 cm.) x 3” each block. Eleven blocks are constructed of hollowed light wood and covered on all four sides with lithographed images of worldwide animals and birds, each identified. Very good condition. American, early 20th century. $200/400

oil-painted lower limbs, thigh-high painted blue boots, antique costume.

Condition: generally excellent, tiny flake on nose tip. Marks: (partly legible stamp of Mrs. S.S. Smith) No. 1. Comments: Alabama Baby, from the cottage industry of Ella Smith, circa 1900. Value Points: fine original condition of the American doll with rarer blue boots and beautifullyshaded hair, antique costume. $600/900

128. American Cloth “Alabama Baby” by Ella Smith with Thigh High Blue Boots

129. American Wooden Doll Chair with Painted Gilt and Floral Decorations

18” (46 cm.) All-cloth doll with pressed and oil-painted facial features, oil-painted shaded brown hair, stitched-on ears, painted brown 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,

13” (33 cm.) The wooden chair with balloon-shaped back, defined crest, three fancy spindles, splayed legs with stretchers has original black painted finish and is decorated with gilded stencil garlands and decorative flowers.

Excellent condition. American, circa 1875. $400/600

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130. French Musical Automaton “The Gallant Conversation”

by Phalibois 27” (69 cm.) A storytale vignette is arranged under a flower-filled archway on an ebony wooden platform, comprising a smiling gentleman as French

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soldier with bouquet of flowers, who is standing alongside a bisque-headed lady, seated on a bench, holding her baby. The soldier has paper mache head, blue glass blinking eyes, hinged jaw, mohair wig, carton torso and legs, and hinged arms; the woman has an exquisite bisque portrait head

with blue glass eyes, artistically-painted lashes and brows, closed mouth, original luxury mohair wig carton torso, and is wearing silk traditional Normandy nanny costume and coiffe; and the baby has bisque swivel head with brilliant cobalt blue glass eyes, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, and taufling silk wrap as body. When wound, music plays (two tunes, one of which is Auld Lang Syne), the soldier extends the flowers toward the woman, while his eyes blink and his mouth opens and closes as though beseeching her; meanwhile the nanny vigorously shakes her head side to side as though saying “no, no”, then looks toward the baby and extends the bottle to the baby who excitedly lifts its head. Condition: generally excellent, music and mechanism function well. Comments: Phalibois, circa 1880, this automaton was shown in Automata, The Golden Years by Christian Bailly, named “Gallant Conversation”.

Value Points: the most pleasing well-preserved automaton is enhanced by its imaginative story-scene and music. $5500/7500

131. French Musical Automaton “Gentleman Smoker”

by Leopold Lambert with Bisque Art Character Face 26” (66 cm.)

Bisque head portraying an adult man, with ebony black complexion and highly characterized handsome expression 131 detail including wide beaming smile, strong cheek bones and chin, and with glass inset eyes, sculpted and painted brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, black fleeced hair, tall slender carton torso and legs, wire upper arms, expressively-sculpted hands, and wearing a fine costume of black silk breeches and stockings, silk embroidered vest, shirt with narrow tucks, burgundy silk jacket with tails, and firmly-shaped gold top hat; the man is standing upon a velvet covered base, with cigarette holder in right hand, and corsage in his left. When wound, he turns his head side to side, then lifts the cigarette holder to his mouth, inhales, lifts his head and exhales, while alternately extending the corsage of flowers which he holds; two tunes play.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (original paper label lists two tunes, Mon Paris Fox-Trot, and Lucky Day Fox-Trot). Comments: Leopold Lambert, circa 1890, the automaton appeared in the Lambert catalog as “Negro Fumeur, No.30”, with unique bisque character face by Jumeau commissioned for this model only. Value Points: wonderfully-preserved automaton with great presence, superb bisque modeling of face and enchanting movements and music. Ex-collection Christian Bailly, and with blue ribbon award from 2000 UFDC convention. $8000/11,000

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132. Fine All-Original French Musical Automaton “Gentleman Gambler Magician” by Leopold Lambert 29” (74 cm.) Standing behind an ebony wooden table with green felt fringed cover and embroidered gambling details, upon a red velvet covered platform, is a handsome gentleman with carton head, brown glass eyes with leather eyelids which open and close, painted facial details and complexion, and hinged jaw which opens to double row of teeth and tongue, with brunette mohair wig, moustache and beard, carton torso and legs, metal hinged upper arms and paper mache hands whose fingers encircle the silver metal cups that rest on the table. He is wearing his original fancy croupier costume with brocade silk vest, shirt, bow tie, magenta silk jacket with tails, breeches, tights, shoes, top hat and a medallion jewel. When wound, two tunes play sequentially, and the gambling magic tricks ensue; he blinks his eyes open and closed, his mouth opens and closes, and he alternately lifts the cups to reveal ever-changing treasures including rooster, rose, coins, elephant, little doll, “jewels” and die with ever-changing turn.

Condition: generally excellent, mechanism and music function well. Marks: L.B. (key). (L.B. paper tune label on base which lists two tunes, Carmen and L’Oiseau du Paradis). Comments: Leopold Lambert, circa 1885. Value Points: very fine state of preservation on the rare automaton with exceptional detail of surprises, original labels. $9000/13,000

133. French Musical Automaton “Mississippi Gambler with Magic Tricks”

by Leopold Lambert 28” (71 cm.) overall. Standing behind a wooden table on a velvet covered platform is a tall slender man with paper mache head, ebony-black complexion, brown glass sleep eyes, highly-characterized expression with wide smile, angular cheeks and chin, defined brows, and hinged jaw, two rows of teeth, black fleecy wig, carton torso and legs, metal upper arms, paper mache hands, wearing very elaborate silk costume of a fancy gambler with silk vest, bow tie, silk jacket with tails, top hat, silk trousers. gilt buttons and cuff links. The table is covered with a green felt fringed cover with embroidered details on dice and flowers on the front. Two silver cups are arranged on the top of the table. When wound, music plays (“My Old Kentucky Home”) and the man gleefully turns side to side, then blinks his eyes, and his jaw moves up and down

as though calling “place your bets”. Periodically one of the cups lifts up and one a series of prizes is revealed, including coins, doll, butterfly flowers and more. Condition: generally excellent, music and movements functions well. Marks: L.B. (key). Comments: Leopold Lambert, circa 1890. Value Points: rare automaton with wonderful fantasy scenes, perfectly preserved original costume and presentation, and outstanding sculpting of face. $8000/11,000

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135. French Musical Automaton “Little Girl Blowing Bubbles” by Roullet & Decamps 17” (43 cm.) Standing upon a velvet-covered wooden platform is a bisque-head girl with brilliant blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted features, open mouth, teeth, pierced ears, carton torso and legs, bisque forearms, wearing a lovely lace and silk dress with floral-trimmed lace coiffe. She is holding a metal bowl of sudsy water in one hand, and a bubble pipe in the other. When wound, music plays and she dips the pipe in the sudsy water, and then lifts it to her mouth and appears to blow bubbles. The bubbles actually occur from a bellows system hidden inside her torso which creates a breeze, and, hence, the bubbles. Condition: generally excellent, music and movements function well. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau 2 (head) (original paper tune label under the base). Comments:. Roullet & Decamps, circa 1900, with bisque head from Emile Jumeau. Value Points: the delightful traditional child play is realistically presented, and enhanced by beautiful bisque face and costume. $4500/7500

134. French Bisque Bébé by Jumeau with Original Wig, Chemise and Box 20” (51 cm.) Bisque socket head with creamy complexion and very full cheeks, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, lushly-painted lashes, rose blushed eyeshadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, ash blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, original muslin chemise with lace and red trim, original bow and earrings.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 9 (head, and artist checkmarks) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1885. Value Points: especially pretty example of the classic tete model with shy expression, original soft mohair wig, original body and body finish, original chemise and presented in original labeled box. $3200/3800 134 box label

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136. Lovely French Bisque Bébé E.J., Size 10, with Original Wig and Signed Jumeau Shoes 22” (56 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows with decorative glaze, mauve blushed eye shadow, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth, defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, separately modeled pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-

jointed body with straight wrists, lovely antique costume including signed Jumeau shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose E 10 J (and artist checkmarks) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1885. Value Points: beautiful bébé with finest creamy bisque, very deep paperweight eyes, original body and body finish. $3200/3800

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137. German All-Bisque Miniature Doll in Fine Antique Costume Attributed to Kling 7 ½” (19 cm.) Solid-domed bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, cobalt-blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, brushstroked brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig, peg jointing at shoulders and hips, slender limbs, painted white stockings, and brown two-strap shoes. Condition: generally excellent except re-glue on right leg. Marks: 10. Comments: Germany, circa 1885, attributed to Kling. Value Points: especially beautiful face with brilliant eyes, wearing lovely costume and flowered hat. $1200/1800

138. Earliest Model French Bisque Bébé by Schmitt et Fils with Very Rare Neck Jointing 15” (38 cm.) Pale bisque head with flat-cut edge to neck socket, designed to accommodate to paper mache dowel which protrudes from the neck of the torso, allowing the head to swivel, rounded facial modeling, almond-shaped blue glass enamel inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, lightly feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils of tiny pertly shaped nose, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, brunette hand-tied human hair wig over original Schmitt pate that is impressed “1”, original composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with flat-cut derriere, antique undergarments, socks, and cream ankle boots. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1 Bte SGDG (head). Comments: Schmitt et Fils, circa 1878, earliest model of that firm’s bisque bébé. Value Points: very beautiful example whose dramatic eyes contrast the plump sculpting and delicate bisque, original body and body finish, early head/body articulation system that is rarely found. $13,000/16,000

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139. French Lady’s Slipper Chair with Velvet Upholstery 12” (30 cm.) The wood-framed chair with rounded back, seat and arms, has four wooden legs, and is upholstered in a vibrant velvet pattern with brass studs around the seat and back. Excellent condition.

Circa 1885. $400/600

140. Brass Oil Lamp with Original Milk Glass Shades 10” (25 cm.) The doll size oil lamp has brass pedestal base, along with white milk glass shades.

Excellent condition. Circa 1900. $200/300

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11” (28 cm.) l. 10”h. The cherry wood chest of drawers has ball-shaped feet, two wide lower drawers, two handkerchief drawers, and with defined molding edging the drawers, and having white porcelain knobs. Excellent condition. American, circa 1875. $300/500

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British loyalist parents, early on left America for London, studied painting, and exhibited at the Royal Academy. He died in 1845. $300/500

145. Wooden Salon Carved Table with Gold Leaf Finish 9” (23 cm.) l. 6”h. The wooden rectangular table has beveled edge, cabriole-shaped legs, and has a very elaborately-carved apron, with rich gold leaf finish. Age uncertain. Excellent condition. $300/500

142. French Bisque Poupée in Petite Size with Wooden Articulated Body 13” (33 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, accented lips, ears pierced into head, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, wooden body with shapely torso, articulation at shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, and knees, lovely antique costume with broderie Anglaise trim, undergarments, stockings, shoes.

Condition: bisque excellent, body structurally excellent and with original finish albeit scuffed. Comments: French, circa 1870. Value Points: rare petite size with especially beautiful face, delicately blushed cheeks and eye shadow, original wig, wooden articulated body. $1800/2200

143. French Miniature Porcelain-de-Paris Tisaniere 3 ½” (9 cm.) The three-piece porcelain-de-Paris tisaniere features a columnshaped heater, and lidded teapot, each piece decorated with blue and gilt edging, and floral garlands. Excellent condition, French, circa 1875. $300/500

144. English Miniature Portrait of Frederica at Age 4, Dated 1809 4 ½” (11 cm.) x 4”. The brass-framed portrait under glass depicts a sepia toned painting of a winged curly-locked child with beautifully-painted eyes.

Ink script on the back notes “Frederica Selina Law aged 4 years, 4th daug. of lst Lord Ellenborough, Painted by Wm J. Thomson, R.S.A. 1809”. Excellent condition. William John Thomson was born in Savannah Georgia in 1771 of 146.

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146. French Bisque Poupée by Barrois with Maker’s Signature 15” (38 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with heart-shaped upper lip, outlined lips, unpierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid poupée body with gussetjointing at hips and knees, stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: E 2 B Depose. Comments: Barrois, circa 1865. Value Points: brilliant blue eyes beautifully contrast the delicate bisque, lovely antique costume of soutache-embroidered white pique, undergarments, shoes, stockings, bonnet. $1200/1600

147. French Bisque Poupée Attributed to Adelaide Huret with Articulated Wooden Body 18” (46 cm.) Bisque swivel head with characteristic elongated bulbous throat on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, grey glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, wooden with dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hip and knees, swivel waist, original metal hands.

Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: attributed to Adelaide Huret, circa 1870, the beautiful glass-eyed variation of her soughtafter art poupée. Value Points: lovely and rare wooden-bodied poupée, wearing fine antique royal blue patterned silk costume with black silk fringe, undergarments, stockings, leather boots, bonnet, earrings. $6500/8500

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148. French Boxed Parlor Game “Loterie” from Luxury Maison Simonne 13” (33 cm.) x 10. The heavy stock box with decorative embossed paper covers enclosing the words “Maison Simonne Loterie Passage Delorme 1 a 13, Paris, Rue de Rivoli 189”, opens to reveal a well-fitted interior with center roulette wheel, and a variety of “prizes” including novelties, tin toy, toy food, miniature furnishings, bone bowling set, fortunes, and more. Contents excellent, box has some wear to surface papers. French, the set was exclusively presented by the luxury Parisian toy store of Henri Simonne, circa 1865. $300/500

149. Elegant French Automaton “Lady Entering the Ballroom” by Vichy 18” (46 cm.) h. 25”l. A bisque-head lady with blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes ad brows, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, shapely carton torso and legs, defined bosom and waist. wire upper arms, metal hands, is standing upon a three-wheeled tinplate base, containing mechanical works, which is hidden by the floor-length elaborate ball gown which she is wearing. The ball gown has an extended train which is held by a black-complexioned page who walks behind. The mechanical works are attached to the page by a metal rod. When wound, the lady glides forward, the page marching briskly behind her, and she turns her head imperiously from side to side and alternately fans herself and lifts her left arm to peer through the lorgnette which she is holding. Condition: dolls and mechanism are excellent, costumes are original albeit her gown is very frail, lorgnette partial. Comments: Gustav Vichy, circa 1875. Value Points: very rare luxurious automaton, the two dolls with very fine bisque heads, complexion and features and superbly appointed original costumes having rich floral embroidery or gold braid trim, and with striking regal movements. $6000/8500

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150. Luxury French Boxed Parlor Game “Loto des Marguerites”, Mid-1800s 14” (36 cm.) x 10” box. A lidded box with decorative paper borders has a wonderful engraving on the lid depicting four children and their mother seated around a table, playing this actual game. Inside are 18 loto (bingo) cards, each with an engraving of a scene related to the beloved French flower, the marguerite, (such as, a flower seller, a woman putting a coronet of flowers on a seated man’s head, and more). Included are playing chips and wooden number chips, in original sacks. Excellent condition.

The engraving is signed B. Coudert, published by Narcon, Paris, mid-19th century. $300/500

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151. Early 19th Century Wooden-Cased Presentation of Paper Mache Doll 21� (53 cm.) x 24�. The early wooden-cased presentation with glass front and assembled with hand-cast iron studs presents a uniquelycostumed paper mache lady set in fanciful surroundings. The doll has shoulderhead, painted black short hair, painted facial features, kid body and is wearing a gown with net overlay that is decorated with metal and gilt paper tinsel and appliques. The doll stands in the center of a

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The side walls are decorated with colorful snowflake cut-outs. Condition: very good/excellent. Comments: circa 1840, likely American, the case was presented for several decades at the Mary Merritt Doll Museum in Pennsylvania. Value Points: unique presentation of the early doll with imaginative designs, and original decorated cabinet. $1800/2500

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5” (13 cm.) -6”. Including two embossed metal sewing birds with attached pincushions, a barrel shaped wooden sewing clamp with attached pincushion, and a wooden sewing clamp with painted blue and yellow stenciled design, lithographed image of cat and attached pincushion. Along with a paper mache lady, posed seated with skein of yarn, and nodding head and hinged left arm. Very good/excellent. Mid/late 19th century. $400/600

153. Four Fine Miniature Paintings of Ladies with Elaborate Coiffures or Coiffes 3” (8 cm.) -4” (excluding frames). The miniature paintings depict four woman with remarkable details of costume, facial expression, coiffe or coiffure, including one identified as Mary, Queen of Scots with remarkable detail of jewelry, another woman with ringlet curls peeking from her wonderfully-detailed lace coiffe and with exquisite jewelry (painting has split); a solemn-faced woman with ruffled white bonnet and pleated collar over simple black gown; and a woman with very elongated face and throat and having long ringlet curls.

Excellent condition but as noted above. Late 18th/early 19th century. $1000/1300

154. Early Continental Carved Wooden Doll with Cage Skirt 40” (102 cm.) One-piece carved wooden head and torso depicting gentle-faced woman, with wooden arms articulated at shoulders and elbows, and posed upon wooden “cage” lower body; with original painted complexion, hair, facial features, and defined bodice, brown eyes with all-around outline, strong nose, closed mouth, and simply-defined center-parted hair that is drawn behind the well-defined ears and captured in a nape roll. Condition: overall very good with original painted finish, one finger broken off, other fingers chipped on palm side. Comments: Continental, 18th century, the doll was originally purposed for ceremonial parades, and later utilized as a fashion mannequin. Value Points: well-preserved carved wooden doll with poignant expression. $1200/1600

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155. German All-Bisque Mignonette with Painted Orange Stockings 5” (13 cm.) Bisque socket head, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, singlestroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted knee-high orange stockings and brown two strap shoes. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: Germany, circa 1885. Value Points: rare stocking color, the pretty alloriginal doll wears original lace-trimmed red silk dress and woven hat. $300/500

156. Outstanding French Musical Automaton Vignette “Lady in the Garden with Her Needlework” by Phalibois 26” (66 cm.) (including dome). An opulent scene depicts a bisque-head woman seated in a garden with lavish silk flower surroundings and garlands, the woman with bisque portrait head, aquiline-shaped nose, blue glass enamel inset eyes, artistically-painted features, closed mouth, ears pierced into head, luxurious pale blonde mohair wig with interwoven ribbons, carton torso, wire upper arms, paper mache hands with folded fingers, and wearing a very lavish silk costume with ribbon and gilt paper edging. Before the woman is a pedestal

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Condition: doll, costume 156 table and presentation are impeccably-preserved, glass dome reinforced (hidden behind garden vines), mechanism functions well, musical mechanism is not functioning. Comments: French, Jean-Marie Phalibois, circa 1875, with original labels from boutique. Value Points: stunningly beautiful vignette with luxurious detail of garden, sewing accouterments, gorgeous facial of woman, and opulent costume, with charming movements. $6000/8500

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157. French Musical Automaton “Lady with Balancing Boy” by Jean Roullet 29” (74 cm.) lady, 39” including pole. Standing upon a velvet-covered base is a bisque head lady with exquisite portrait model face, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, closed mouth, artistic painting of brows, lashes and lips, separate bisque shoulderplate with modeled bosom, original blonde mohair wig over cork pate, carton torso and legs, metal upper arms, bisque forearms, wearing an elaborate circus performer costume of harlequin design in rich silk shades of blue, yellow and red with metallic soutache embroidery, and holding a fan in her right hand. A sturdy metal rod is attached to her torso and posed atop the rod, balanced on one foot, is a small bisque doll with glass paperweight eyes and closed mouth, costumed similarly to the lady.

When wound, music plays, the lady turns from side to side, nodding and waving her fan as though to capture attention from the onlookers, meanwhile the little boy pivots on his balancing toe, and shakes the tambourine he holds in his uplifted hand. Condition: generally excellent, music and motion function well. Comments: Jean Roullet, France, circa 1885, with rare bisque portrait head created on commission

by Jumeau. Value Points: exceptionally rare model with very beautiful face and finest bisque and complexion, original soft wig, and with original costume. Ex-collection Christian Bailly. $25,000/35,000

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158. French Salon Pedestal Table by Maison Huret with Gold Tapestry 30” (76 cm.) The round side table with spiral-twisted metal pedestal terminating in three rolled feet, and with very rich gold leaf finish, has tapestry top with braided silk fringe. The name plate “Huret” is on the underside.

Excellent condition. Paris, 158, 158.1.

Maison Huret, circa 1865, very rare signed furnishing from the signature Parisian family which also created the famed Huret poupée. The scale and size of the table is perfectly-presented for automaton display. $1200/1700

158.1. French Salon Pedestal Table by Maison Huret with Burgundy Tapestry 30” (76 cm.) A round side table has spiral-twisted metal pedestal terminating in three rolled feet, and with very rich gold leaf finish, tapestry cover and braided silk fringe. The name plate “Huret” is on the underside. Excellent condition. Paris, Maison Huret, circa 1865. $1200/1700

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159. Rare French Paper Mache Pierrot by SFBJ with Original Costume and Guitar 23” (58 cm.) Solid-domed paper mache socket head with black painted skull cap and tendrils of brown hair, painted brown locks of hair, blue side-glancing eyes, brown eyeliner and lower lashes, curved brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, French composition fully-jointed body.

Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: SFBJ (faint). Comments: SFBJ, circa 1920. Value Points: rare model with fine original finish, wearing original ivory silk Pierrot costume with blue silk covered buttons, matching harlequin cap with pom-pom, original shoes impressed “10”, socks, with cardboard guitar, and seated on wooden chair. $400/600

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159.1. Amusing German Mechanical Toy “Clown Balancing Revolving Mice”

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17” (43 cm.) Standing upon a circular platform with wooden legs, is a bisque head clown with white complexion and painted red decorations, brown glass eyes, curvy brows, carrot red hair, wooden hands and feet and wearing original cotton pants, woolen jacket and hat. Protruding from an opening in the forehead of his upturned head is a wooden balancing rod upon which are posed five little mice, and an American flag waves from one end. When wound, the balancing rod revolves around and around. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1890. Value Points: the simple, yet imaginative, mechanical toy is well preserved. $1200/1700

160. American Cast Iron Figure of Butler with Tray 25” (64 cm.) The elongated figure of black-complexioned man with sculpted curly hair, painted complexion and features, has flat-dimensional back side, and sculpted details of front, with defined formal suit, and appearing to be offering a brass tray with attached match box form. The figure, with very long legs is attached to its original cast iron base. Signed “Patent Applied For” on back and base. American, circa 1920s. $400/600

161. French Paper Mache Mechanical Man by Roullet et Decamps with Au Nain Bleu Label 11” (28 cm.) Paper mache head with painted facial features, ruddy complexion, brown outlined eyes with lashes, wide comma-shaped brows, red nose, closed mouth, black mohair wig, carton torso, metal hinged upper arms and legs, paper mache hands and weighted large black shoes with attached kidskin spats. Condition: generally excellent, mechanism functions well. Comments: Roullet et Decamps, circa 1920, when wound

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he totters from side to side as though walking drunkenly. Value Points: with original paper label from luxury Paris toy store of Au Nain Bleu, with fine original complexion and costume of society man out on the town. $800/1200

162. Pair, American Cloth Boudoir Dolls by Blossom Doll Co. 24” (61 cm.) Each is all cloth with firmly-shaped pressed sateen face, printed facial features, painted blue eyes, dark eye shadow, closed mouth, and with attached very long lashes, blonde mohair wig, stitch-jointing at shoulders and hips.

Condition: very good, light dustiness, girl lacking some lashes on left eye. Comments: American, Blossom Doll, Com 1930s. Value Points: the boy and girl are wearing factory original matching costumes of blue velvet with cream rayon shirts. $300/500 161.

163. All-Original American Composition “Charlie McCarthy” by Effanbee in Original Box 19” (48 cm.) Composition shoulder head of the 163 box label popular culture puppet, with sculpted brown hair with sideburns, painted facial features, brown eyes with brown eyelashes, fringed brows, red eyeliner, rounded nose, hinged jaw which opens and closes from pullstring at the back of the head, painted lips and white teeth, cloth stitch-jointed body, composition hands with sculpted gloves, composition sculpted shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Effanbee, circa 1935, portrait of Charlie McCarthy, the celebrated puppet of Edgar Bergen. Value Points: flawless original condition of composition and painting, near mint original tuxedo, shirt, vest, bow tie, top hat and monocle, and presented in original labeled box, with booklet. $600/900 162.

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up and down, and his right arm lifts up and down as though showing off his intertwined chain. Condition: bisque excellent, mechanism and music function well. Comments: Roullet et Decamps, circa 1890. Value Points: delightful presentation, especially chest breathing and hat lifting, enhanced by highlycharacterized facial expression. $5000/7500

165. Pair, French Bisque Miniature Dolls in Original Brittany Costumes

by Unis France 6 ½” (17 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, slightlyopen mouth, row of teeth, brunette 165 detail mohair wig, paper mache body with jointing at shoulders and hips, painted shoes and socks. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Unis France Paris. Comments: SFBJ/Unis France, circa 1920. Value Points: dear little glass-eyed pair are all-original with well-detailed original Brittany costumes. $300/500

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164. French Musical Automaton “ Character Clown with Twirling Hat”

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166. French Bisque Jester with Painted Decorations and Original Costume and Box

25” (64 cm.) (including hat). Standing upon a velvet-covered base is a bisque-head clown with white complexion, painted decoration, highly-characterized sculpted features, blue glass inset eyes, rosy nose tip, closed mouth, brunette mohair wig, carton torso and legs, wire upper arms, bisque forearms, wearing original silk costume including ivory silk vest and shirt, red silk jacket with long tails, trousers, and with loosely attached hat and holding a brass chain. When wound, music plays, he turns his head to the side, his chest heaves up and down as though breathing, his hat lifts

7 ½” (19 cm.) Bisque socket head with white complexion, painted blue clown decorations, black glass eyes, thick curvy brows, long pointy nose with blue tip, closed mouth, carrot red topknot hair, French composition body with jointing at shoulders and hips, painted shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, Denamur, circa 1890. Value Points: wonderful painted decoration, wearing original silk

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jester costume with ruffled collar and decorations, and preserved in original box. $500/750

167. French Musical Automaton “Peasant and His Piglet” by Roullet et Decamp 18” (46 cm.) Standing upon a velvetcovered wooden base is a bisque-headed doll with blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, lushly-painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, carton torso and legs, wire upper arms, composition hands, wearing original costume of a country gentleman, and holding a hide-covered paper mache piglet with amber glass eyes in one arm, and a glass baby bottle in the other.

When wound, music plays and he turns his head side to side and then extends his right arm to offer the bottle to the piglet; the piglet appears to leap forward in delight, and his ears, mechanically, wiggle back and forth. Condition: bisque excellent, costume a bit worn, mechanism and music function well.

Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 4. Comments: Roullet et Decamps, the automaton was presented in the firm’s early catalog, along with illustration, #295, names “Paysan et son Cochon”.

Value Points: delightful theme of a country gentleman feeding his pet piglet, with very fine quality of bisque.

Included is a 9” hide-over-paper mache mechanical pig by Roullet et Decamps, with amber glass eyes which when wound, is designed to wobble forward (mechanism needs adjustment). $5500/7500

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13” (33 cm.) Bisque socket head, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, mauve blushed eye shadow, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, dimpled chin and philtrum, pierced ears, brunette human hair hand-tied wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose E 5 J (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1885. Value Points: beautiful face with lovely bisque, original body and body finish, wearing fine burgundy wool mariner costume, undergarments, leather sailor cap labeled “Mignon” in gilt, and with black leather shoes with brown silk rosettes impressed “5 E.J. Depose”. $3800/4500

18” (46 cm.) l. The woven chaise lounge with rolled arms is fitted with silktied velvet tufted cushions. Excellent condition. Circa 1900. $300/500

170. Two German Mohair Pups by Steiff 7” (18 cm.) and 10”l. Each is of fine mohair with glass eyes and painted details, including collie with open mouth, felt mouth, amber glass eyes, shaved legs, fluffy tail; and Pekingese with long fluffy ears, (muzzle worn).

Germany, Steiff, circa 1950s. $200/400

171. Miniature Portrait of Young Boy in Red Jacket 6” (15 cm.) x 5”. An oval gouache portrait depicts a young boy with shaded light brown hair, forehead bangs, blue gazing eyes, wearing red shirt with white ruffled shirt collar. set in wooden frame under glass. Signed ink script (partially illegible) “Z Lawrence V.H”.

Excellent condition. Early 1900s. $300/600

172. French Bisque BrownEyed Bébé E.J., Size 8,

by Emile Jumeau 18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, large amber-brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows with feathering, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-balljointed body with straight wrists.

Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: Depose E. 8 J. (and artist checkmarks) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1884. Value Points: dramatic large eyes with finest eye decoration including mauve blushing, enhancing glazed highlights on lips, fine antique costume including leather shoes with silk rosettes marked C.M. $3500/4500

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175. Grand French Musical Automaton “Lady at the Piano Harp” by Vichy

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by Emile Jumeau 13” (33 cm.) Bisque socket head with heart-shaped face, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, lushly-painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: B. 4 F. (and artist checkmarks). Comments: Bébé Français, by Emile Jumeau, circa 1890, the rare model was created by Jumeau after winning his lawsuit against Danel et Cie, and is virtually identical to Jumeau’s 225 model from the firm’s 200 character series. Value Points: rare bébé with beautiful expression and bisque, lovely bronze green velvet dress, undergarments, blue straw bonnet and leather shoes signed Paris Depose 4 with bee symbol, original body and body finish. $3500/4500

174. French Wooden Doll Size Dresser with Painted Decorations 11” (28 cm.) x 9”. The wooden three-drawer chest has bronze knobs and shaped columnar sides, and has original (somewhat rubbed) painted and decorated finish on top, sides and top including aged bronze-green finish with stencil outlined, and painted colorful garlands, birds and persons. Late 1800s. $400/600 175 detail

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37” (94 cm.) Arranged upon a velvet-covered wooden base is a gracefully-shaped piano harp at which seats an elegant portrait bisque-head lady, with brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with beautifully-shaped outlined lips, separately-modeled pierced ears, paper mache shoulderplate designed to allow “breathing”, carton torso and legs in seated pose. paper mache hands, brunette human hair in elaboratelybraided coiffure and wearing beautiful silk and lace costume. The piano-harp is painted pale yellow with decorative painted colorful flowers, and has surmounting harp and sheet music rack. When wound, four different tunes are sequentially heard, appearing to emanate from the movement of the lady’s hands across the keyboard; then she turns her head, and appears to breathe deeply as her hinged chest plate moves up and down. Condition: generally excellent, some scuffing of finish on piano, mechanism and music function well. Comments: Vichy, the model appeared in the firm’s catalog described as “Piano Watteau”, catalog number 466, and was designated as a deposed model by the firm, circa 1888. Value Points: extremely rare luxury quality automaton with splendid bisque portrait face, compelling presence and movements including breathing. $18,000/25,000

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closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, carton torso and legs in seated pose, wire upper arms, bisque forearms, silk dress, shoes and elegantly-decorated floral bonnet. She holds a floral corsage in her right hand, and a string with ball in her other. A grey tabby cat sits at her feet. When wound, the little girl turns her head side-to-side, and alternately lifts the floral corsage and then the string and ball as though teasing the kitten; music plays. Condition: generally excellent, music and motion function well. Marks: F (doll head). Comments: French, circa 1890. Value Points: especially beautiful face enhances the charming childlike activity on the rare automaton. $6000/8500

177. Three Miniature Musical Instruments 3” (8 cm.)

-5”. The instruments, of exotic woods and shell, are fitted with motherof-pearl and inlay details, and with original strings.

Excellent condition. Late 1800s. $300/500

178. French Bisque Brown-Eyed “Bébé Triste” by Emile Jumeau with Wonderful Antique Costume 28” (71 cm.) Bisque socket head with elongated and very full cheeks and chin, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth, shaded and outlined lips, separatelymodeled pierced ears, brunette human hand-tied wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: 13 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body).

Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1885, the model was designed and sculpted by noted French artist CarrierBelleuse on commission from Jumeau, and is known as “Bébé Triste” in reference to the sad expression. Value Points: beautiful bébé with very fine quality of bisque and painting, original body and body finish, wonderful antique costume. $11,000/15,000

179. 19th Century Carved Wooden Child’s Chair in the Jacobean Manner 176. French Musical Automaton “Little Girl Teasing Kitten” 16” (41 cm.) Seated upon a paper mache fountain with glass “waterfall” emanating from the mouth of an ormolu lion head is a bisque-headed doll with very large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, lush eyelashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils,

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25” (64 cm.) The wooden framed arm chair with elaborate carving at back spindles, hand rests, and leg stretchers, is upholstered in padded green velvet with braid and stud edging. Excellent condition. Circa 1885. $300/500

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3 ¾” (10 cm.) doll. 7” x 3” box. The rectangular card stock box is decorated on inside and outside lids with decoupage engravings and borders, and opens to reveal a standing front and back paper doll of adult lady with highly-realistic body details, wooden stand, and nine double-sided costumes of beautiful gowns, outer wear, and wedding gown. Generally excellent. French, circa 1850. $800/1200

181. French Musical Mechanical Vignette “Lady at her Sewing Machine” by Phalibois 30” (76 cm.) Arranged in a garden like setting on an ebony wooden base under glass dome, is a beautiful woman seated at her sewing machine, she with bisque portrait head, blue glass inset eyes, well-painted features, closed mouth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, original silk costume and coiffe, carton body, wooden hands in curled pose. The sewing machine has metal frame and wooden table top, movable wheels and treadle, and is arranged with a piece of fabric to be “sewn”. When wound, music plays, and the lady “moves her head, arms and foot and the machine works in splendid imitation of a real sewing machine”, as described in an 1884 advertisement by the Silber and Fleming firm of London. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: (original paper tune label “Musique a 2 airs” listing two tunes, illegible writing). Comments: Phalibois, circa 1885, the sewing machine had gradually gained societal acceptance in the mid-1800s, and this automaton is a fascinating glimpse at the newly emerging mechanized world. Value Points: most captivating scene with well-functioning music and movements. $6500/9500

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182. French Porcelain Lady with Tea-Cozy Skirt 13” (33 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead of adult lady with very angular features and elongated throat, painted features, downcast eyes with heavy eyelids, painted lower lashes, single-stroke brows, closed mouth, brunette human hair, padded torso and upper arms, bisque forearms, silk skirt over wire cage, well-costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, the doll, known as Pandora, was designed by Louis-Aime LeJeune, circa 1915. Value Points: rare doll with well-sculpted fingers, and fine benign expression. $200/400

183. Eight Art Deco Lady’s Compacts 4” (10 cm.) diam. largest. In a variety of styles. designs and finishes, each in mint condition. Circa 1930s/1940s. $200/400

184. American Bisque Ballerina “Lumier de Parfum” by Fulper 6” (15 cm.) A bisque figure of ballerina in dainty bowing pose, with arms outstretched and head turned, has black sculpted hair, painted features, ruffled skirt, and is posed atop a separate bisque base with little lamp in the center and recess for holding perfume.

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When lit, the lamp was designed to diffuse the perfume through the small holes at the side of the ballerina’s hair. Condition: generally excellent, except lacking cord. Comments: Fulper, circa 1920s, who advertised the novelty as “Lumier de Parfum, a dainty perfume burner...made of exquisite translucent porcelain... available at the better shops”. $200/400

185. Wonderful French Musical Vignette Attributed to Riera 12” (30 cm.) Arranged upon a velvet-covered demi-lune-shaped platform with braid edging are three bisque shoulderhead dolls depicting two gentlemen of the court and a lady who is tending to an exotic bird. Each has well-painted facial features, mohair wig, padded armature body in expressive body, and bisque hands, and each is costumed in original elaborate silk with hats or coiffe to indicate their aristocratic status. The lady is seated behind her porcelain exotic bird which is perched on a brass tree, one gentleman is seated and the second gentleman appears to lean over his shoulder. A music box is hidden inside the platform which plays a delightful tune when wound. Condition: generally excellent, woman has three broken fingers. Marks: La Bonne Aventure (paper label on the front). Comments: attributed to

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Value Points: rare and all-original presentation with three figures and well-functioning music box. $1100/1400

186. Two Fancily Woven Baskets with Tufted Silk Interiors 10� (25 cm.) l. larger. Each is elaborately-woven in an intricate manner of tri-color straw and each has silk tufted interior of burgundy or rose. Excellent condition. French, circa 1920s. $300/500 186.

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189. German Bisque Googly with Overbite, Model 262, by Ernst Heubach 7” (18 cm.) Solid-domed bisque socket head with sculpted brown boyish hair, painted black side-glancing googly eyes, painted upper lashes, short stroke brows, buttonshaped nose, closed mouth with overbite, suggestion of upper teeth, impressed cheek dimples, composition body jointed at shoulders and hips, knit 189. pajamas. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 262 Germany EH. Comments: Ernst Heubach, circa 1918. Value Points: appealing impish googly with distinctive overbite. $400/500

190. German All-Bisque Doll by Gebruder Kuhnlenz in Original Napoleonic Uniform 5 ½” (14 cm.) Bisque swivel head on bisque torso, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, single-stroke brows, closed mouth, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 39 13. Comments: Gebruder Kuhnlenz, circa 1890. Value Points: the little boy wears well-detailed factory original military costume in the Napoleonic manner. $300/500

191. German All-Bisque Googly, Model 292, with Original Costume 5” (13 cm.) Bisque swivel head with loop-attachment, blue glass side-glancing googly eyes, painted lashes, single-stroke brows, pug nose, closed mouth with little smile, blonde mohair bobbed wig, loop-jointed arms and legs, painted blue socks and black one-strap shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 292.

187. French Bisque Character, 237, by SFBJ with Jewel-Like Eyes, and Pull-Toy Horse 14” (36 cm.) Solid-domed bisque socket head, painted brown boyish hair, blue glass eyes with deep jewel-like effect, painted lashes and one-stroke brows, slightly-parted lips with row of porcelain teeth, French composition and wooden body jointed at shoulders and hips. Condition: bisque excellent, body original although paint flakes on limbs. Marks: 237 0. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1912. Value Points: fine quality of bisque enhanced by rich eyes, wearing original ivory silk faille sailor costume, cap, leather shoes. Included is a pull-toy horse with black canvas hide and saddlery, wheeled wooden base. $1200/1500

188. German Bisque Character, 9740, by Gebruder Heubach in Factory Original Costume 7 ½” (19 cm.) Bisque socket head, intaglio blue eyes, painted upper eyeliner and single-stroke brows, closed mouth, brunette mohair wig, paper mache body with jointing at shoulders and hips, painted shoes and socks. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: 9740 Heubach (square). Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912. Value Points: very expressive features for such a tiny fellow, wearing factory original costume. $300/500 188.

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Comments: Germany, mystery maker, circa 1917. Value Points: the impish googly is wearing original folklore costume, along with her little pup. $300/500

192. German Bisque Doll by K*R in Original Scottish Costume 8” (21 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, single-stroke brows, open mouth, four tiny teeth, brunette mohair wig, paper mache body with jointing at shoulders and hips, painted knee-high green stockings. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R S&H 21. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1915.

Value Points: all-original doll in well-detailed costume with distinctive green painted stockings. $300/400

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193. Petite German Bisque Doll in Original Scottish Costume by K*R 5 ½” (15 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, composition body jointed at shoulders and hips, knee-high painted green stockings, black shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R S&H Germany 15. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1910. Value Points: pretty closed mouth doll has original wig, body, body finish, and multi-layered original Scottish costume. $300/500

194. German Bisque Pouting Character, 7602, by Gebruder Heubach 15” (38 cm.) Solid-domed bisque socket head, flocked hair in side-parted fashion, intaglio blue eyes, incised eyeliner, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, downcast lip corners lending a pouting expression, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, nice antique costume of brown velvet, boots, ruffled collar. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 7602 Heubach (sunburst) Germany.

Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912. Value Points: excellent bisque and sculpting, well-preserved flocked hair, original body and body finish. $400/500

195. German Porcelain “Mr. and Mrs. Carter” Inkwells 4” (10 cm.) The pair of porcelain inkwells depict Mr. and Mrs. Carter from the Carter Ink Co., each with painted costumes and facial features including googly eyes glancing at each other. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: made in Germany, Pat.’d Jan. 6 1914. Value Points: amusing googly promotional figures. $200/300

196. Golden Oak Doll-Size Roll-Top Desk 13” (33 cm.) l. 12”h. Of golden oak, the desk features an S-shaped roll-top and is fitted with niches, eight narrow drawers, and a wide pencil drawer. Excellent condition. American, early 1900s. $300/500 192, 193.

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198. American Oil-Painted Cloth Character Doll with Bobbed Hair by Martha Chase 16” (41 cm.) All cloth doll with hard-pressed facial features and well-defined hair in bobbed fashion with bangs, oilpainted rosy complexion and blue upper glancing eyes, lushly-painted lashes, white eyedots, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blonde impasto-painted hair, sateen cloth body cover, oil-painted limbs with stitchjointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, antique costume.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (Chase stockinette stamp on leg). Comments: Martha Chase, circa 1910. Value Points: sought-after hair style, fine original painting. $600/800

199. Petite American Wooden Dollhouse by Bliss 12” (30 cm.) h. x 10”l. x 6”d. The petite wooden dollhouse has rounded front roofline facade in front of steepled roof, and with lithographed paper designs over the front and sides depicting architectural details of the two-story building, including curtained windows, brick and stone construction, and with opening front door, attached front porch pillars and second floor balcony. The interior has two rooms with original wall and floor papers. Excellent condition. American, Bliss, circa 1890. $400/600

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by Schoenhut 197. American Wooden Doll Bench by Bliss 13” (33 cm.) The wooden bench has lithographed paper cover on seat, back and arms to simulate upholstery and carving. Very good condition, some wear and spotting on lithography. American, Bliss, circa 1890. $300/500

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Doll Pat. Jan 17, ‘11 USA and Foreign Countries. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1912. Value Points: most endearing wistful expression with beautiful painting of complexion and features. $800/1000

201. Early Curly Brown Mohair Teddy 22” (56 cm.) Of soft curly brown mohair, the teddy has a round-shaped face with stitched ears, glass eyes, firmly-stuffed torso, jointed arms and legs, felt paw pads. Generally excellent, few moth holes on paw pads. Circa 1920s. $300/500

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203. American Cloth Character Doll “Kamkins” by Kampes 19” (48 cm.) Cloth doll with pressed and painted facial features, stitched seams at mouth corner, painted blue eyes, black upper eyeliner, fringed brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, brunette mohair bobbed wig, firmly-stuffed muslin cloth body with stitch-jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent except some water spotting on arms, torso and legs. Marks: Kamkins (original red heart label on chest). Comments: Kampes, Atlantic City, circa 1930s. Value Points: fine original painted complexion and features on face, and wearing original cotton dress and rompers, socks, and shoes, with blue woolen coat, hat and scarf. $700/900

204. American Black Velvet and Sateen Folk Doll with Applique Details 21” (53 cm.) The cloth folk doll has flat-dimensional velvet face, applique silk eyes with embroidered centers and red silk lips with center embroidered line, embroidered nose, black yarn hair, black cotton sateen limbs with stitching at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: early 1900s. Value Points: the googly-eyed folk doll is well-preserved and wearing original cotton print costume. $300/500 203.

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Circa 1890. $400/600

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7” (18 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep and side-glancing googly eyes, painted lashes, single-stroke brows, button-shaped nose, closed mouth with impish smile, brunette mohair wig, five-piece composition body with painted shoes and socks, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 9572 Heubach (square). Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1917. Value Points: delightful expression on the wide-eyed googly with original body. $400/600

205. Early German Cloth Character Doll by Kathe Kruse 16” (41 cm.) All cloth doll with pressed and oil-painted hair and facial features, short brown hair with forelock curl, defined ears, painted brown eyes, black upper eyeliner, shaded eyeshadow, button-shaped nose, closed mouth with pouting expression, blushed cheeks, double chin, jointing at shoulders and hips, antique costume. Condition: good/very good, some facial scuffs, hands and feet worn, leg patches.

Marks: Kathe Kruse 24579 (left foot). Comments: Kathe Kruse, type I, circa 1920. Value Points: original painted finish on the early model doll with wistful expression. $900/1300

206. German Paper Mache St. Nicholas and Tin Candy Box 12” (30 cm.) h. 7”l. The paper mache St. Nicholas has a long sculpted white beard, painted facial features, sculpted hooded coat with “snow-flecked” finish, carrying little feather tree. Along with a lithographed tin chocolate candy box with raised design of a mother and her children, 207.

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208. German Black Complexioned Bisque Doll in Original Costume 6” (15 cm.) Bisque socket head with ebony black complexion, black glass inset eyes, black single-stroke brows, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, black mohair wig, black paper mache body with jointing at shoulders and

hips, painted red stockings and black one-stroke shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Gebruder Kuhnlenz, circa 1890. Value points: the little girl wears factory original costume, and carries original paper mache bonnet head baby. $200/300

209. German Bisque Character Baby, Model 410, with Rare Double Row of Teeth

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12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head with chubby dimpled cheeks, round brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, short brushstroked brows, open mouth with two rows of porcelain teeth, brunette mohair bobbed wig, five-piece composition body, nicely costumed. Marks: Germany 410 3/0. Comments: Marseille, circa 1913,

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the model was commissioned by Rosbert Maaser from that firm. Value Points: rare model with wonderful expression, impressed cheek dimples, double row of teeth with (working) retractable movement of lower row when the doll is lying down. $600/900

210. German All-Bisque “Chubby” with Early Miniature Teddy by Steiff 6” (15 cm.) doll. 3 ½” teddy. All-bisque one-piece character doll with sculpted brown hair having forelock curls, side curls, and topknot, painted facial features, side-glancing brown googly eyes, closed mouth with impish smile, two sculpted arms clasping the chubby tummy, with painted blue pajamas. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, the doll was marketed as “Chubby”, circa 1920. Value Points: the dear little imp owns a miniature mohair teddy by Steiff, with black bead eyes, brown embroidered nose, jointed arms and legs, and with original silver button in ear. $500/800

211. German Curly Mohair Teddy Bear by Steiff with Original Steiff Button 20” (51 cm.) The firmly-stuffed plump teddy has swivel head with pointy round muzzle, brown embroidered nose and mouth, amber glass eyes, stitched ears, jointing at shoulders and hips, felt paw pads. With original silver Steiff button in ear. Excellent condition. Germany, Steiff, circa 1950. $600/900

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213. German Bisque Doll with Original Excelsior Body by Kestner 14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: D made in Germany 8 (head) Excelsior (body). Comments: Kestner, circa 1900.

Value Points: petite pretty child doll has original wig, body, body finish and wears original chemise dress, socks and shoes. $400/600

214. Rare German Bisque Child, 117x,

by Kammer and Reinhardt 14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, dark eyeliner, brushstroked brows with fly-away detail, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed flapper style body with above-the-knee jointing, wearing original antique lingerie, shoes and socks. Condition: generally excellent, one finger broken. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 117X Germany 34. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, from their “Mein Liebling” series.

Value Points: the “X” model from that series is very rare rare to find, and has particularly charming expression, this example with beautiful bisque, original wig and flapper body with original finish. $1100/1500

212. German Bisque Closed Mouth Child, 128, by Kestner 18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows with decorative glaze, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with very full glazed and outlined lips, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden balljointed body, pretty antique costume.

Condition: generally excellent, original body and body finish except one finger broken. Marks: G made in Germany 11 128 (head) Germany (body). Comments: Kestner, circa 1900. Value Points: pretty closed mouth doll with original wig, body, body finish, and nice antique costume. $1100/1500

215. German Bisque Character Doll, Model 249, by Kestner 13” (33 cm.) Bisque socket head, small brown glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lashes, short 213.

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feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, shaded lips, four porcelain teeth, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: A made in Germany 5 JDK 249. Comments: Kestner, circa 1915. Value Points: hard-to-find model with very expressive features, lovely matte bisque, original body and body finish, original wig, costume and shoes. $600/900

216. Wonderful German Bisque Flirty-Eyed Girl by Kammer and Reinhardt with Superb Wig and Costume 21” (53 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep and “flirty” eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth with outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, tongue, waist-length mohair wig with original soft curls, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 53. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1910.

Value Points: beautifully-preserved classic child doll with flirty eyes, original body and body and with superb original wig and multi-layered antique costume of dotted Swiss, with undergarments, stockings and shoes. $1100/1400

217. German All-Bisque Miniature Doll by Kling with Antique Costume 6” (15 cm.) Solid-domed bisque swivel head on bisque torso, large brown glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white stockings with blue rims and black one-strap shoes. Condition: generally excellent, chip on upper torso, chip on right leg rim. Marks: 31.14. Comments: C.F. Kling, circa 1885.

Value Points: beautiful gentle expression, the doll wears original silk dress with lace trim, matching bonnet, undergarments, and carries miniature opera glasses. $300/500

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generally excellent. Comments: Gaultier, with Gesland body, circa 1875. Value Points: sought after poupée model with rare body style, wonderfully detailed bisque limbs, antique dress with embroidered cutwork. $2500/3500

219. Three Early Miniature Portrait Including Bracelet 1 ½” (4 cm.) - 3” (unframed). Each is a delicately-rendered painting, including portrait of elderly woman with ruffled coiffe and collar, black vest and jacket (with curved glass at the front and back of the silver frame, the back glass designed to preserve a lock of hair); brown haired girl with topknot and white low-bodiced blouse; and a semi-profile of young lady with brown hair drawn from face, with ringlet curl onto front bodice, in gold frame and presented as a center brooch of a hair-woven bracelet. Generally excellent.

Mid-1800s. $800/1000

220. French Bisque Bébé with Block Letters Markings by Gaultier

218. French Bisque Poupée by Gaultier with Gesland Body and Bisque Limbs 24” (61 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, very delicate pale bisque, small blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, arched brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with pale accented lips pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, padded stockinette body over metal armature frame designed to allow articulation, bisque lower arms and legs, hands and bare feet. Condition:

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13” (33 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body, straight wrists, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F. 4 G.(block letter signature) Comments: Gaultier, circa 1882. Value Points: bright expression on the petite bébé with well-defined plump chin, brilliant eyes, original body and body finish. $3000/4000

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222. French Bisque Bébé. Early Block Letter Model, by Gaultier

13” (33 cm.) h. 13”l. Posed upon a tinplate three-wheel base is a bisque-head doll with brown glass inset eyes, painted features, closed mouth, outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde fleecy mohair wig over cork pate, with bisque shoulderplate, carton torso and legs, wire upper arms, bisque forearms and wearing original silk dress and bonnet, standing alongside a hide-covered cow with glass eyes and bellows-jointed neck. When wound, the toy glides forward on wheeled base, encouraged by the little doll. Condition: doll is excellent, toy is overall very good, with partial functioning. Comments: French, attributed to Vichy, circa 1880. Value Points: rare early toy enhanced by the presence of an unusually beautiful doll. $3500/4500

20” (6 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump face, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with tiny stuck-out tongue, shaded outlined lips, dimpled chin, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, pretty antique costume.

Condition: bisque excellent, body is original and has original finish albeit somewhat scuffed. Marks: F 8 G. Comments: Gaultier, circa 1885. Value Points: especially beautiful doll with richly defined and painted features. $3000/3800

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Sonneberg Bisque Closed Mouth Child, Model 138,

by Mystery Maker 14” (36 cm.)

Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, large brown glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined lips, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, wonderful antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 138 3. Comments: Sonneberg, mystery maker, circa 1882.

Value Points: especially captivating expression on the plump-faced doll with very large brown eyes, beautiful complexion and painting, original body and body finish, antique costume. $1100/1500

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German Bisque Wide-Eyed Child with Closed Mouth and Original Costume by Kestner 15” (38 cm.) Bisque shoulder head, very large grey glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes, thick brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, kid gusset-jointed body with bisque lower arms, wearing beautiful antique blue gown with lace trim, fur muff, lace bonnet, undergarments, black slippers with buckle trim. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 3. Comments: Kestner, circa 1884. Value Points: beautiful wide-eyed look on the early closed mouth doll. $400/600

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Sonneberg Bisque Closed Mouth Doll

by Mystery Maker 15” (38 cm.)

Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, defined space between the outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden eight-looseball-jointed body with straight wrists, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Sonneberg, circa 1885. Value Points: very beautiful doll with brilliant eyes and outlined lips. $800/1100

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Sonneberg Bisque Doll with Closed Mouth

by Gebruder Kuhnlenz 17” (43 cm.)

Bisque socket head, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, dimpled chin and philtrum, pierced ears, brunette hand-tied human hair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fullyjointed body with straight wrists, pretty antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: G.K. 14-27. Comments: Gebruder Kuhnlenz, circa 1885. Value Points: most charming shy expression on the early closed mouth doll with entrancing large eyes, original body and body finish. $1200/1800

227. Beautiful Early Sonneberg Bisque Doll with Closed Mouth 18� (46 cm.) Bisque socket head with very pale rounded complexion, blue glass eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, dimpled chin, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, Sonneberg complexion and wooden fully-jointed body.

Condition: generally excellent, flake at left pierced ear hole, some body retouched. Comments: Sonneberg, circa 1890. Value Points: very sweet expression enhanced by pale bisque, pretty antique costume. $900/1200

228. Beautiful Sonneberg Bisque Doll with Closed Mouth and Superb Gown 15� (38 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, kid body with stitch and gusset jointing. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 6.

Comments: Sonneberg, circa 1882. Value Points: especially beautiful face with threaded eyes, and wearing gorgeous antique gown with elaborate ruffles and tucks, undergarments, socks, shoes, and fine lace bonnet. $900/1200

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229. German Bisque Art Character, 114, “Hans”, by Kammer and Reinhardt 19” (49 cm.) Bisque socket head with highly-characterized features, deeply-defined features, intaglio blue eyes, thick dark upper eyeliner, heavily-modeled eyelids, onestroke tapered brows, rounded nose with shaded nostrils, closed mouth, downcast lips with glazed highlights, dimpled chin, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, boy’s blue romper suit. Condition: generally excellent, some wig pulls at back of head (under wig). Marks: K*R 114 49. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1910, the model was marketed as “Hans”. Value Points: especially deep modeling with superbly detailed wistful features, fine gleaming patina of complexion, original body and body finish, original wig. $2000/3000

230. Collection of Candy Boxes with Lithographed Designs 6” (15 cm.) largest. Including fourteen boxes, of which two sets of nesting boxes of graduated size, each of card stock with colorful engravings on the lids of children, woman and country scenes, along with oval candy boxes, one with a scene of a little girl holding her dolls. Excellent condition. Circa 1900. $300/500

231. Rare German Bisque Painted-Eye Art Character, 525,

by Kley and Hahn 14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown painted eyes with white eyedots, tiny fringed upper lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full pouting lips, brunette human hair braids, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, nice antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K&H 526 3 ½ Germany. Comments: Kley and Hahn, circa 1910. Value Points: excellent modeling with finely-painted complexion and features. $1100/1300

232. German Bisque Art Character, 526, by Kley and Hahn with Painted Eyes and Superb Wig 19” (48 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted facial features, defined eye sockets, painted light brown outlined eyes, white eyedots, black upper eyeliner with delicately fringed lashes, short stroke feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, nice antique costume.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K&H (in banner) Germany 526.

Comments: Kley and Hahn, circa 1910, from their art character series. Value Points: especially fine modeling on this doll with expressive sculpting around the eyes and mouth, very fine quality of bisque, gorgeous elongated blonde mohair wig with soft curls. $2200/2800

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253. German Bisque Chinese Baby, Model 243, by Kestner 13” (33 cm.) Bisque socket head with amber tinted complexion and uniquelysculpted features, narrow brown glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, dark eyeliner, black feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, two porcelain upper teeth, tongue, black mohair bobbed wig, amber tinted composition baby body.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F made in Germany 10 243 JDK made in Germany. Comments: Kestner, circa 1912, the 243 model was used for this doll only

by Kestner. Value Points: fine original complexion and painted features, original wig, original body with fine original finish. $1100/1500

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254. Four Chinese Wooden Dolls from Door of Hope Mission 11” (28 cm.) Each has carved wooden head with defined hair and facial features, tinted details of eyes and hair, cloth body, wooden hands. Condition: structurally excellent, some fading to costumes. Comments: Chinese Door of Hope dolls, circa 1925, included are four rare models. Value Points: each is wearing its original costume, each with distinctive painted and carved hair. $800/1300

255. French Bisque Bébé by Unis France in Original Costume 10” (25 cm.) Bisque socket head, black glass inset eyes, painted lashes, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, brunette human hair, composition body with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 71 Unis France 149 60 12/0. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1920. Value Points: the doll wears beautiful original red silk kimono with silk embroidery and coiffe. $300/500

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256. German Bisque Asian Child, Model 164, by Simon and Halbig 13” (34 cm.) Amber-tinted bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, black brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, black mohair wig, amber tinted composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, original body and body finish, one thumb broken, costume worn. Marks: 164 Germany 34. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1900. Value Points: very fine quality of bisque and painting. $800/1200

257. German Bisque Asian Child, Model 1329, by Simon and Halbig 13” (33 cm.) Amber tinted bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, black brushstroked brows with feathered details, accented nostrils, open mouth. outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, black mohair wig, amber-tinted composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique silk costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Simon & Halbig Germany 1320 3. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1900. Value Points: fine quality of bisque and painting, original body and body finish. $800/1200

258. Three Chinese Wooden Dolls from Door of Hope Mission 12” (30 cm.) Each has carved wooden head with defined facial features and hair, cloth body, wooden hands. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Chinese Door of Hope Mission, circa 1920, included is Amah, young child, and Groom. Value Points: each is wearing its original well-detailed costume, the child with elaborate pom-pom hat and slippers. $600/900 257.

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260. 19th Century Oil-Painting of Girl in Tyrolean Hat 11” (28 cm.) x 11” frame. The oil painting depicts a portrait of a young girl with flowing hair beneath a Tyrolean feathered mountain hat, and blue vest and scarf, and with shaded background, set in original gilt frame. Excellent condition. Late 1800s. $700/900

261. German AllBisque Miniature Doll with Especially Beautiful Face

259. French Brown-Eyed Bisque Premiere Bébé

by Emile Jumeau 14” (36 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows shaded nostrils, closed mouth with pale accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 3. (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body).

Comments: Emile Jumeau, his premiere bébé model, circa 1878. Value Points: very dear shy-faced bébé with delicate bisque and artisticallypainted features, wearing lovely antique costume of embroidered cutwork, blouse undergarments, straw bonnet, and leather shoes signed Paris Depose. $3800/4500

8” (20 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, cobalt blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accent line between the very full lips, blonde mohair wig, pegjointed bisque arms and legs, painted knee-high white ribbed stockings with blue rims, brown two-strap heeled shoes.

Condition: generally excellent. tiny rub on right cheek. Marks: 11 (head) X (arms and legs).

Comments: Germany, circa 1885. Value Points: especially beautiful face achieved by dramatic large eyes and well-painted features. $400/600 261.

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262. Rare French Bisque Portrait Bébé, Model 11X, by Emile Jumeau in Fine Antique Costume 24” (61 cm.) Bisque socket head, large and very deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve-blushed eye shadow, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, dimpled chin, separately modeled pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight loose ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: 11X (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1880. Value Points: very rare early portrait model from X series, with compelling gentle expression, fine painting of features including blushed eye shadow, original body and body finish, and wearing superb antique costume of lush teal blue velvet, undergarments, stockings, shoes, and velvet bonnet with decorative flowers and silk bows. $7500/9000

263. French Porcelain-de-Paris Doll-Size Dinner Service with “Birds and Flowers” Pattern 4” (10 cm.) l. tureen. Of fine white porcelain de Paris with painted blue borders edged with gilt pencil striping, and with hand-painted designs of various colorful birds and flowers, comprising large footed tureen with lid, large bowl, four footed compotes, two footed cake dishes, gravy boat, platter, six cake plate, six dinner plates, two round serving plates, two lids. Generally excellent, few very tiny flakes. French, circa 1875. $300/500

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264. Gorgeous French Bisque Bébé, Series C, by Jules Steiner 28” (71 cm.) Bisque socket head with rounded plump face, large brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes with dot highlights, lightly feathered brows, rose-blushed eye shadow, shaded nostrils, pierced ears, closed mouth with outlined lips, impressed chin dimple at philtrum, brunette mohair wig, cork pate, Steiner composition fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: Sie C 6 (incised) Steiner Bte SGDG Bourgoin St. (red lettering). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1880. Value Points: an especially beautiful model of the early period rare bébé, with finest quality of bisque, complexion and painting, original body and body finish, and superb original costume. $4500/6500

265. Miniature Trophy Cup from 1901 Tennis Tournament 4 ½” (11 cm.) The double-handled silver-plated loving cup trophy stands upon original wooden plinth, and is incised “Tennis Tournament Second Prize Won by F. Pearson Sept. 6 1901”.

Excellent condition. $200/300

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266. Doll’s Toilette Set in Original Box, with Needle Case 4” (10 cm.) l. black leatherette case. The heavy card stock case with leatherette cover and gilt lettering “Doll’s Toilet” opens to blue paper lined interior with niches to contains various combs, brushes powder puffs and hand mirror. Along with a heavy card stock needle case with lithographed cover which folds open at top and sides to reveal needle slots (needles not included) and slanted lid box for thread and thimble. Excellent condition. Circa 1900. $200/400

267. Lot of Doll Accessories and Jewelry 4” (10 cm.) firescreen. Including a gilt ormolu and silk firescreen with Hamley’s of London label, wall-hanging journal holder with decoupage trim, gilt ormolu brush, gilt ormolu figural of lady holding two lights, desk clock, and jewelry box with earrings and pins.

Excellent condition. Circa 1900. $500/750

268. French Bisque Bébé, Figure C, by Jules Steiner 18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head with rounded facial shape, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined pale lips, French composition fully-jointed body with straight wrists, antique brown twill princess-style dress with brown silk ribbons, undergarments, socks, and brown kidskin shoes with silk ribbons.

Condition: generally excellent, original body and body finish.

Marks: Steiner Paris Fre C 12.

Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1885. Value Points: especially beautiful pale complexion and artistically-painted features, deep paperweight eyes, original body and body finish. $3500/4500

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269. Three Miniature 19th Century Oil Paintings 3” (8 cm.) -4”h. paintings (excluding frames). Each depicting a beautiful woman, one with ringlet curls in rare red color under elaborately-ruffled cap and with lace-edged collar and brooch; another of woman with elaborate pearldecorated diadem and with elaborate earrings and necklace; and the third, a gentle smiling lady with elaboratelyarranged chignon and with curls framing the face, wearing highwaisted dress and with paisley shawl. Generally excellent. Early/mid 1800s. $800/1100

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by Leon Casimir Bru 5 ½” (14 cm.)

Bisque swivel head on kidedged bisque shoulderplate, almond-shaped blue glass eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, aquiline nose with accent dots, closed mouth with upturned lip corners, pale accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: I (head and shoulders) Depose (forehead). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, his deposed poupée model, possibly inspired by the beloved Empress Eugenie, the model was registered in 1872. Value Points: sought-after model with beautiful bisque and expression, beautifully-accented lips with enigmatic smile. $1800/2500

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271. French Bisque Poupée Head by Barrois 3 ½” (9 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, pale blue glass enamel inset eyes with darker blue outer rims, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate.

Condition: generally excellent. Mark: E.B. 1.

Comments: Barrois, circa 1867. Value Points: dainty features enhanced by pale complexion, beautiful painting, original wig. $800/1300

272. 19th Century Miniature Paintings of Gentlemen and Young Dauphin 3” (8 cm.) -4”. Each is miniature painting with beautifully-shaped background details, including distinguished aging gentleman with bald pate, sideburns, moustache, well-delineated suit, folded hands; and oval painting of young Dauphin, very elaborate costume with medals, banner, ruffled collar and cuffs, and carrying sword. Excellent condition. Mid/late 1800s. $300/500

274. French Bisque Poupée with Bisque Arms by Gaultier in Original Gown

273. French Eight-Sided Beveled Glass Jewelry Box with Etched Designs 4 ½” (11 cm.) The very ornate metal-framed jewelry box with gilt finish has eight beveled glass sides and beveled glass top, each with decorative etched design.

Excellent condition. Circa 1890. $200/400

16” (41 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, brown glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, arched feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid poupée body with gusset-jointing at hips and knees, bisque arms to above the elbows, curled fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F.G. 3 (head and shoulders). Comments: Gaultier, circa 1870. Value Points: beautiful poupée with original body having rarer bisque arms, original wig and costume. $2500/3500

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275. German Bisque Doll, Model 719, with Rare Edison Phonograph Body 22� (56 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils. slightly-parted lips, row of porcelain teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, metal torso with pierced sound holes, Sonneberg composition and wooden limbs, included is original costume.

Condition: bisque and body excellent, phonograph mechanism not included.

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Marks: S 14 H 949. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890, the unique body was created for the Edison Phonograph doll designed by Thomas Edison; the phonograph works were so fragile that production was halted after six weeks. Because the bodies still remained, however, Simon and Halbig continued to use them for standard dolls. In this particular example, a mechanical music box was added to the body, and winds from a hidden key at the back torso. Value Points: beautiful characterization on the rare model with very choice bisque, appealing music box mechanism. $1100/1600

276. German Bisque Closed Mouth Doll, 949,

by Simon and Halbig 25” (64 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump lower cheeks and chin, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, rounded upturned nose, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with impressed dimples at lip corners, dimpled chin, brunette mohair bobbed wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, antique boy’s costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S 14 H 949. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1885. Value Points: deeply-defined facial features highlighted by plump cheeks and chin, dimples. $1200/1800

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277. Rare French Bisque Mechanical Cyclist in Original Costume 10” (25 cm.) Seated upon an old-fashioned large wheel tricycle with metal wheel spokes and rubber outer tire is a bisque head boy with cobalt blue glass eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, wooden block torso, padded wire arms and legs, metal feet and hands. He is clasping the steering wheel which guides the tricycle when it is wound, and there is a chrome headlight at the front which can be turned side-to-side. Condition: generally excellent, mechanism functions well. Comments: French, circa 1875. Value Points: wonderful mechanical toy, which glides and revolves when wound, the boy wearing his original silk costume and cap. $1600/2200

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278. French Bisque Bébé by Emile Jumeau with Signed French Boots 14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner painted lashes brushstroked and feathered brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined accented lips, pierced ears, brunette hand-tied human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 5 (head, with artist checkmarks) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1886. Value Points: pretty bébé with fine luminous bisque, original body and body finish, pretty antique silk dress, bonnet, undergarments coral brooch, stockings and leather boots with silk rosettes signed “5 L.I.” $2800/3500

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10” (25 cm.) The white curly mohair bunny has shaved face, tummy and ear liners, and is posed seated on back legs, with upheld ears, black glass eyes, pink embroidered nose, shaded felt mouth with two pronounced teeth, long bushy tail. Excellent condition. For the French market, circa 1920, with original cloth label “Au Nain Bleu, 406 412 Rue St. Honore Paris”. $300/500

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280. Rare German Bisque Character of Smiling Man, Model 128 Attributed to Theodor Recknagel 12” (30 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head with angular features and elongated slender throat, bald tonsure with sculpted curly locks around the lower sides and back of head, painted down-glancing brown eyes, single-stroke upper lashes, curly one-stroke brows, aquiline nose, closed mouth modeled in wide beaming smile with defined teeth, composition and wooden fully-jointed body, antique gentleman’s costume, Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 128 3. Comments: Germany, circa 1910, attributed to Theodor Recknagel. Value Points: rare model with style of hair and expressive smiling expression. $1200/1600

281. Rare German Bisque Character Doll, Model 143,

by Ernst Winkler 12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head depicting a laughing child, painted facial features, narrow blue intaglio eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, feathered brows, accented eye corners, closed mouth modeled as though open with row of painted teeth and defined tongue tip, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden fully-jointed body, antique school girl costume.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: W 142. Comments: attributed to Ernst Winkler, circa 1910, an original Winkler Puppe box is shown in Cieslik’s German Doll Encyclopedia with an illustration of this doll model. Value Points: very rare character doll with delightful and distinctive expression, fine quality of bisque and painting. $1200/1800

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282. German All-Bisque Bridegroom Designed by Chloe Preston 4” (10 cm.)

One-piece allbisque figure of gentleman, posed standing with legs askance, head uptilted, and having sculpted and painted bridegroom costume with tophat and cane, and with painted facial features on the over-sized head including googly side-glancing eyes and “O” shaped mouth. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1915, designed by the children’s book illustrator Chloe Preston. Value Points: rare little all-bisque by named artist, great expression. $200/300

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283. Rare American Motion Display “Wrist Watch” by Baranger Studios 13” (33 cm.) A box-shaped base displays a propped up wrist watch whose crystal is being held open by a diligent worker while another watch maker winds the knob back and forth.

Three other watch makers perform various moving tasks including one that peeks in and out from the second-hand hole in which he is hiding. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Baranger Studios, the California firm created a series of amusing animated window displays with mechanical works as generic advertising pieces from about 1924 until 1950s, and rented them to jewelers. It is believed that no more than 30 of any model were made. Value Points: the rarity of the mechanical display is enhanced by its wonderful state of preservation, and delightful antics. $5000/7500

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284. French Parlor Game “Loto des Caricatures” in Original Box 15” (38 cm.) x 11”. A heavy card stock box has an amusing lithograph on the cover and the lettering “Loto des Caricatures”; the box hinges open to reveal rules of the game on inside lid, and complete and elaborate game pieces, and boards. A form of bingo, the game features 12 player’s cards, wooden numbers, and various heads, to be chosen at will by the winner of a toss, with the possibility of amusing results, such as a boy’s head on a lady’s body. The game was issued by MB of Paris. Generally excellent, contents very fine, box cover has some spotting. Circa 1890. $200/400

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286. Italian Felt Rose in Original Box by Lenci 4” (10 cm.) width flower. A multipetaled felt rose in graduated shades of pink,coral, and magenta colors, on long green felt stem with green felt leaves, with original silver foil label and preserved in original Lenci box.

Generally excellent. Italian, Lenci, circa 1935. $200/300

287. Early Italian Felt Character, Sailor with Pipe, by Lenci 7” (18 cm.) Felt head with pressed and painted facial features depicting a plumpfaced sailor, painted closed eyelids, high arched brows, closed smiling mouth with hole for insertion of large wooden pipe, red auburn hair and beard with attached black hat, firmly-stuffed plump body with attached pink and cream striped felt shirt, blue middy jacket, grey pants. Condition: generally excellent, slight dustiness. Comments: Lenci, early 1930s. Value Points: early version of the popular model with well-detailed all-felt costume. $700/900

288. Italian Felt Miniature Doll “Jackie Coogan”

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285. Italian Felt Character Girl, Model 300, by Lenci with Wonderful Original Costume and Box 17” (43 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, brown side-glancing eyes, pronounced grey eye shadow, brown painted upper and side lashes, fringed brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with coral lower lip having two accent dots, blonde mohair wig, jointing at shoulders and hips.

Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Lenci, circa 1932, from the 300 series. Value Points: wearing rose organdy gown with petal-shaped tiers on skirt with applique felt flowers and black felt ribbons, matching petticoat and pantalets, white pleated shawl, yellow felt wide-brimmed bonnet, pink felt shoes, and preserved in original Lenci box. $1100/1400

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9” (23 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, large brown googlyshaped eyes, long painted upper lashes, arched brows, closed mouth with hole for cigarette, jointing at shoulders and legs.

Condition: generally excellent, lacking original hat. Comments: Lenci, early 1930s, the doll is based on early Hollywood child star Jackie Coogan in his signature role as The Kid. Value Points: wonderful crisp vibrant condition, wearing original costume of black patched trousers, tan felt shirt, black felt shoes and with original cigarette. $700/900

289. Italian Felt Character Doll in Stylish Costume by Lenci 13� (33 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, painted brown sideglancing eyes with grey shading, accented nostrils, tiny closed mouth, blonde mohair bobbed wig, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: some dustiness of costume, tiny hole by nose.

Comments: Italian, Lenci, circa 1928. Value Points: early model with wonderful original costume of orange and cream romper suit with blue polka dot tie, matching decorated cloche, slippers. $400/600

290. Italian Felt Character Girl by Lenci with Fashionable Costume 23� (58 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, brown side-glancing eyes, grey eye shadow, fringed upper lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth shaded lower lip with accent dots, brunette fleecy bobbed wig, jointing at shoulders and legs. Condition: Very good, some light fading and dustiness. Comments: Lenci, circa 1930. Value Points: wearing original fashionable costume of coral felt dress, grey felt capelet coat with coral buttons and button holes, colorful applique flowers on coat and orange felt cloche with coral inner lining and brilliant applique flowers, organdy undergarments, socks, grey felt shoes. $900/1300

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292. German Bisque Laughing Character, 116A, by Kammer and Reinhardt 14” (36 cm.)

Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth with accented lips, porcelain teeth, original mohair wig, composition bent limb baby body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 116/A 36. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912. Value Points: very fine quality of lustrous complexion enhances the deeply-sculpted laughter lines and dimples, wonderful antique jester costume. $600/900

293. German Bisque Smiling Character with Painted Eyes, Model 500,

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291. German Bisque Character “Hilda” by Kestner with Toy Bulldog 17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, incised eyeliner, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth with outlined lips, two porcelain upper teeth, tongue, blonde mohair bobbed wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing, wearing boy’s antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: J made in Germany 13 237 JDK 1914 c. Hilda Ges Gesch N 1070. Comments: Kestner, their tradenamed doll Hilda, circa 1915. Value Points: especially fine quality of bisque and sculpting on the gentle-faced child, original wig, and carrying vintage mohair toy bulldog. $1800/2500

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14” (36 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, painted brown boyish hair, painted facial features, blue intaglio eyes, black upper eyeliner, dash brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with slightly upturned lips in a shy smile, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, country costume including Lee overalls. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 500 Germany DRGM A 2 M. Comments: Marseille, circa 1910. Value Points: very dear shy smile on the rare painted-eye art character. $600/900

294. Grand German Bisque Character “Lori” by Swaine 22” (56 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, narrow almond-shaped blue glass sleep eyes with heavily modeled eyelids, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with well-defined space between the shaded lips, painted blonde baby hair, composition bent limb baby body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: D Lori I (impressed) S&C Ges Geschutz Germany. Comments: Swaine and Co., circa 1915. Value Points: rare to find large model of the superbly sculpted baby with especially fine modeling around the eyes, very fine bisque, superb multi-layered antique costume. $900/1100

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296. Child’s Lithographed Tin Watering Can with Seaside Scenes

9” (23 cm.) pup. Each is of fine mohair with painted details, including terrier pup with velvet nose, swivel head, black ears, amber glass eyes, and red leather collar; and tabby kitten with green glass eyes, pink embroidered nose, jointed arms and legs, long tail, with silver Steiff button in ear.

Generally excellent. Germany, Steiff, circa 1950. $300/400

8 ½” (22 cm.) The oval tin watering can with two handles and spout is decorated with colorful lithographed scenes with embossed raised details, featuring on one side a boy on donkey with nearby friend; and on the other side a little girl building sand castles, while another lady peers out to sea, and her mother sits under a sunshade reading a journal. Excellent condition. Circa 1900. $200/300

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by Simon and Halbig 26” (66 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lower lashes, slightly-modeled brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, outlined shaded lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair upswept wig, composition and wooden balljointed lady body with shapely bosom, tiny waist, elongated limbs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1159 Simon & Halbig S&H Germany 11. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1910. Value Points: fine quality of bisque, original body and body finish, original lashes and mohair wig. $1100/1500

298. Petite German Bisque Child, 4000,

by Schoenau and Hoffmeister 11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: 4000 8/0 S (pb in star) H IX. Comments: Schoenau and Hoffmeister, circa 1910. Value Points: pristine condition of the little girl, rare-to-find model, original body and body finish, original waist-length wig. $300/500

299. Petite German Bisque Child, Model 192,

by Kammer and Reinhardt 13” (33 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with expressive outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 192 5. Comments: 297.

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Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1892. Value Points: early child doll model by this firm, very fine lustrous bisque, original body and body finish, original wig. $400/600

300. German All-Bisque Character Baby, 211, by Kestner 10� (25 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, small brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined lips, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, all-bisque body with loop-jointing at shoulders and hips, bent baby limbs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: made in Germany JDK 211 (head) (Kestner paper seal on torso). Comments: Germany, Kestner, circa 1910. Value Points: rare large size of the all-bisque baby with all-original parts, original wig, pate, body label. $300/500

301. German Bisque Child Doll, Model 192, by K*R in Original Box 26� (66 cm.) Bisque 301 box label socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, widelyarched brushstroked brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, open mouth, shaded and outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 192 17 (head) Gelenk-Puppe K*R (original paper label on box).

Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1890. Value Points: very pretty classic child doll has original wig, body, body finish, and original labeled box. $800/1200 301.

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