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

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the collections

Carolyn Fels with her paintings

W

hile every collection offers a

sense of artistry and began a pursuit of

mélange of treasures, when the

the doll as art. Many of the French dolls

collections of several private collectors are

in this catalog are from her select private

brought together, it is truly a mélange of

collection. And there is Penny Hadfield

nonpareil delights. Such is this catalog.

of Massachusetts, who, while known

Carefully curated and selected highlights

to many for her superb collection of

from more than five esteemed collectors

miniature all-bisque dolls, had previously

fill these pages. Prominent is the collection

had a celebrated career as an international

of Carolyn Fels of Melbourne, Australia,

cartographer. Other collectors such as

whose award-winning paintings, most

Louise Hedrick and Marsha Foster were

simply described as landscape abstractions,

leaders in their own fields of occupational

were featured in more than 25 private

endeavor before turning their attention to

exhibitions as well as notable group

the preservation of dolls. These are serious

exhibition during the 1980s-early 2000s.

people, joyful, yes in their pursuit of the

Possessed of a curious mind and a love of

doll, but intelligent and meticulous in their

history, Carolyn combined these with her

study. Let’s celebrate them. x

Gold Horses

Only the most special items are worthy of the Gold Horse designation. Items in this category with the Gold Horse seal deserve your special consideration. Theriault’s will guarantee to the original purchaser of any Gold Horse lot a credit toward future purchases for the hammer price of that lot (after thirty-six months). Specific conditions governing this guarantee are cited in the “Terms of Sale” at the end of the catalog. 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.

17. 21” Gorgeous French Bisque Brown-Eyed Bébé E.J. by Jumeau with Original Costume 21. 11” Gorgeous French Bisque Early Portrait Bébé by Emile Jumeau 26. 14” Beautiful German Bisque Character, Model 2033, by Bahr and Proschild 34. 18” French Bisque Bébé by Schmitt et Fils with Au Bonheur Enfants Label 71. 22” Early French Bisque Bébé Jumeau, 10X in Original Couturier Costume and Signed Shoes 89. 19” Very Rare German Bisque Winking Googly, Model 175, by Hertel and Schwab 99. 12” French Bisque Bébé by Rabery and Delphieu with Rare Signed Rabery Shoes 101. 12” Early French Bisque Bébé Jumeau, Size 2, with Rare Incised Cartouche Mark 107. 33” Splendid French Bisque Bébé by Emile Jumeau in Grand Exhibition Size 113. 16” Rare German Bisque Art Character, Model 1303, by Simon and Halbig 133. 17” Rare French Bisque Bébé, Figure B, by Jules Steiner in Superb Costume 148. 18” German Bisque Art Character, 112, by Kammer and Reinhardt, Rare Glass-Eyed Variation 162. 15” Beautiful Early French Bisque Bébé by Emile Jumeau with Signed Shoes 264. 17” Stunningly Beautiful Early French Bisque Portrait Bébé 268. 11” Very Rare French Bisque Bébé with Incised Cartouche Mark, Size 1 273. 13” Beautiful Petite French Bisque Bébé F.G., with Block Letter Markings 355. 9” Early French Bisque Brown-Eyed Bébé with Kid Body by Gaultier, Petite Size 6/0 361. 8” Tiny French Bisque Bébé, Series C, by Jules Steiner, Size 4/0 430. 11” French Bisque Bébé by Gaultier, Early Block Letters, Size 5

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spindled back and legs has original turquoise painted finish and silk tufted seat. Along with firm-bodied pup with head turned askance and curly tail, creamy coat with brown spots and ears, amber glass eyes. Excellent condition. Late 1800s. $300/400

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3. French All-Bisque Mignonette with Piquant Expression

1. Tiny French Bisque Bébé, Size 1, Figure A, by Jules Steiner 8” (20 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, wide brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Le Parisien A 1 2 Paris (body) Bébé Le Parisien Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1890. Value Points: rare tiny size 1 with original wig, pate, body and body finish, wonderful antique costume. $1200/1700

2. French Wooden Chair in Rare Size with Little Pup 8” (20 cm.) chair. 3 ½” dog. The spindled wooden chair with

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6 ½” (17 cm.)

Solid domed bisque swivel head on kidedged bisque torso, blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, lightly-feathered brows, painted lashes, closed mouth with well-defined lips, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and shapely legs with small bisque feet, antique costume.

Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1875. Value Points: early period mignonette with shapely body and most expressive features. $700/900

4. Petite Borzoi Salon Dog for the French Market 4” (10 cm.) Firm-bodied borzoi dog with shaved muzzle and legs, black ears, tiny amber glass eyes, long bushy tail. Excellent condition. Made for the French market, early 1900s. $300/400

5. French Bisque Poupée with Very Expressive Features 16” (41 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, small blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, delicately-painted

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lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid poupée body with gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees, antique gown, undergarments, boots.

Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: for the French market, the head was likely commissioned from Simon and Halbig, circa 1875. Value Points: lovely bisque, distinctive expression, very full opulent wig. $1700/2100

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L. Depose 4 D. Comments: Louis Doleac, Paris, circa 1867, the doll has the head/shoulderplate attachment deposed by Dehors allowing realistic head posing. Value Points: rare signature-signed poupée with very beautiful face and bisque, wooden articulated body, fine wig with original coiffure and intertwined ribbons. $5500/7500

7. Rare German Bisque Lady Doll with Twill-Over-Wooden Body

by Simon and Halbig 8 ½” (22 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, cobalt blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, unpierced ears, light brunette mohair wig over cork pate, stretched-twill over wooden articulated body, dowel jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, bisque lower arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa

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Beautiful Early French Bisque Poupée with Rare Doleac Signature 17” (43 cm.) Bisque swivel 6. Detail head on kid-edged shoulderplate with deposed system allowing the head to tilt forward and side-to-side as well as swivel, cobalt blue enamel eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, ears pierced into head, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, shapely kid-overwooden body with dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, lovely costume. Condition: generally excellent, some professional retouch to fingers. Marks:

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1875. Value Points: very beautiful face on the rare-bodied doll, wearing lovely antique gown and undergarments. $2200/2600

8. French Maple Wood Miniature Chair 7” (18 cm.) The maple wood chair with natural finish has spindled back and is fitted with a woven cane seat. Excellent condition. French, circa 1890, rare size. $200/300

9. French Bisque Poupée in Original Costume from La Poupée de Nuremberg by Leon Casimir Bru 11” (28 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, lightlyfeathered brows, ears pierced into head, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, firmly-stuffed kid poupée body with square-cut collarette, gusset-

jointing at elbows, hips and knees.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 0 (head) A La Poupée de Nuremberg Lavalle Peronne Paris (label on torso). Comments: 9. Label Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1865, with distinctive kid body, the doll was presented at the prestigious Parisian boutique of Madame Lavalle-Peronne. Value Points: finely-preserved, the rare poupée with original label has lovely antique blue silk gown, undergarments, leather shoes signed C.C., and antique jewelry. $3200/3800

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10. Petite French Bisque Bébé, Rare Size 000,

by Schmitt et Fils 12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, very full cheeks, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, rose-blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils, closed mouth, outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with flatcut derriere and straight wrists, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, original body finish except retouch to hands.

Marks: Sch (in shield) 000 (head) Sch (in shield, on derriere).

Comments: Schmitt et Fils, circa 1882. Value Points: very dear bébé with delicate expression and painting, original body and body finish, rare 000 size, antique costume. $6000/8000

11. Miniature Gilt Accessories Including Coach and Goat Cart 3” (8 cm.) l. coach. Included is a gilded metal royal coach with figural

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drivers and coachman, gilt metal goat pulling a mother-of-pearl two wheeled cart, and a pair of gilt metal fancily-carved parlor chairs.

Excellent condition. French, circa 1880. $500/700

12. Miniature Cherry Wood Chest of Drawers with Ebony Inlay 8” (20 cm.) h. 8”w. The miniature chest with beautifully-grained cherry wood frame and drawers features two wide dove-tailed drawers and two small handkerchief drawers, and is accented by ebony edging and knobs. Excellent condition. Mid-1800s. $400/500

13. Sonneberg Bisque Miniature Doll as Little Lord Fauntleroy 7” (18 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, large blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, paper mache body jointed at shoulders and hips, painted socks and shoes.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2. Comments: Sonneberg,

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mystery maker, circa 1888. Value Points: presented as Little Lord Fauntleroy, inspired by the 1886 children’s novel by Frances Hodgson, the child character was notable for long ringlet curled hair and fancy costumes, as portrayed in theatrical posters of the era. $700/900

14. French Bisque Bébé, Series C, by Jules Steiner, Bourgouin Era, With Original Signed Eyes 18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass eyes which open and close by wire lever at back of head, painted eyeliner, painted brows with “dot” highlights, rose-blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with nicely accented lips, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sie C 4 (incised) J. Steiner Bte SGDG Bourgouin (red ink lettering) (eyes also signed J. Steiner) (original Steiner label on body).

Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1885. Value Points: beautiful facial painting especially of eyelid and cheek blush, original body and body finish, blue velvet antique costume and bonnet, leather shoes. $3500/4500

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15. Swiss Signing Birds in Cage by Reuge 21” (53 cm.) Richly gilt finished bird cage features wooden base with carved detailing which contains singing mechanisms, below metal gilded cage with carrying loop at the top; within which are perched two feathered birds on a leaf-laden brass perch. When wound, the birds each vigorously tweet their bird songs, while flitting tail feathers, moving beak and head. Signed Reuge-Music St. Croix Made in

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Switzerland on underside. Excellent condition. Swiss, Reuge, mid1900s. $1400/1700

16. French Mechanical Toy “Girl on Velocipede”

by Gustav Vichy 13” (33 cm.) x 12”. Seated upon a three-wheeled tinplate velocipede with metal spoked wheels and an attached tin lantern

is a bisque-head doll with blue glass eyes, painted features, closed mouth, brunette hair over cork pate, firm-bodied torso and lower legs, wire upper arms and legs, metal hands. The doll holds steering wheel in her outstretched hands, and when wound, the velocipede moves around and forward, and she turns her head to and fro. Condition: generally excellent, silk of original costume frail. Comments: French, Vichy, circa 1870. Value Points: rare early toy, especially beautiful face. $1500/2500

17. Gorgeous French Bisque Brown-Eyed Bébé E.J. by Jumeau with Original Costume 21” (53 cm.) Bisque socket head, large luminous brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, lushly-painted lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined shaded lips, separately-applied pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose E 9 J. (head, with artist checkmarks), Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body).

Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1884. Value Points: superb luxury quality of the bébé with finest bisque, painting, expressive face, original wig, earrings, body, body finish and wearing Jumeau couturier costume of burgundy silk and fine embroidered tulle, exquisitely embroidered cut-work matching undergarments, superb bonnet, Jumeau stockings, and black leather shoes with large brown silk rosettes signed “E. Jumeau Med. d’Or Paris 1878”. Ex-Collection June Ellen Lane. $5500/7500

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18. French AllBisque Mignonette in Original Presentation Box with Costumes 6” (15 cm.) doll. 10” x 13” box. Bisque 18. Lid swivel head on kid-edged torso, blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white socks and brown two-strap heeled shoes. Condition: generally excellent, box top slightly aged. Comments: French, circa 1885. Value Points: presented in original lace-edged box with gilt lettering on box “Trousseau Fin Mignonette” is the mignonette along with three silk costumes and various accessories, each accented with rose silk ribbons. $1200/1600

19. Rare French All-Bisque Mignonette with Jointed Elbows Deposed by Sustrac 5” (13 cm.) Pale bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque elongated torso, brilliant cobalt blue glass enamel inset eyes, painted upper lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed 19.

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mouth with pertly-shaped lips, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs and ball-jointing at elbows, bare feet, fine antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, fine professional retouch on left leg. Marks: Bte (back torso). Comments: French, circa 1880, the mignonette with ball-jointed elbows was deposed by Sustrac in 1877. Value Points: especially beautiful painting face of the rare jointed elbow mignonette, original costume. $1100/1400

20. Miniature French Decorative Glassware 4” (10 cm.) h. vases. Very fine quality blown glassware including green glass vase with hand-painted gilt and floral decorations; narrow crystal vase with gilt accents; crystal vase with shaded stripes of yellow and fluted top; green glass bow with rich gilt borders; and pair of crystal steins with engraved designs. Excellent condition.

French, mid/late 1800s. $300/400

21. Gorgeous French Bisque Early Portrait Bébé

by Emile Jumeau 11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head with delicate bisque complexion, very large blue glass inset enamel eyes with spiral threading and darker iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, lovely vintage silk

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costume and rose silk shoes, fancy antique bonnet. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: 1 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878. Value Points: very rare early period bébé with splendid large eyes and very choice complexion, original body and body finish. $6000/8500

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23. Petite Sonneberg Bisque Closed Mouth Doll 10” (25 cm.) Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1. Comments: Sonneberg, mystery maker, circa 1882, the doll closely resembles the early French bébé whose market the Sonneberg makers sought to capture. Value Points: rare petite size with eight-loose-balljointed body with original finish, choice bisque. $800/1100

24. German Tin Carriage with Original Stenciled Design by Maerklin 8” (20 cm.) Of heavy tin metal, the rounded base carriage has four tin spoked wheels, curved handles, wooden hand grip, folding sunshade, and

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22. German Bisque Child, 939, by Simon and Halbig for Maison Simonne with Trunk and Costumes 10” (25 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, lightly-feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden balljointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S 4 H 939 (head) Maison Simonne 189 Rue de Rivoli Paris (body label). Comments: Simon and Halbig for the French market, circa 1890. Value Points: beautiful doll presented by the prestige Parisien doll boutique, in original trunk along with an array of original costumes and accessories. $1800/2300

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original painted finish in cream with gold and rose stenciled design in flowing Art Nouveau style. Excellent condition, some frailty to original silk of sunshade. Germany, Maerklin, circa 1890. $800/1100

25. German Mohair Seated Dog by Steiff 4” (10 cm.) Firmly-stuffed seated dog of blonde mohair, swivel head, very large amber glass eyes, black verticallystitched nose, and with early Steiff button in ear. Good condition, mohair sparse.

Germany, Steiff, 1920s. $300/400

26. Beautiful German Bisque Character, Model 2033, by Bahr and Proschild 14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head with heart-shaped face, small blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2033 BSW (in heart) 537. Comments: Bahr and Proschild for Bruno Schmidt, circa 1912, the model is known by collectors as “Wendy”. Value Points: most endearing and sought-after child, characterized by heartshaped face, charminglyshaped upturned nose, small eyes and full generous lips, original body and body finish, original wig, wearing beautiful antique rose sateen dress with ribbon and lace trim, undergarments, stockings, shoes, straw bonnet with silk ribbons. $3500/4500

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27. French Bisque Poupée in Lovely Silk Ensemble 13” (33 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupée body with gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1.

Comments: French, circa 1875. Value Points: choice bisque, very sturdy original body, beautiful antique silk costume, undergarments, leather boots. $1600/1900

28. Early Miniature Hepplewhite Wooden Chest of Drawers and Gilt Accessories 8” (20 cm.) Wooden chest of drawers with three wide drawers each with bone escutcheons and wooden knobs, and two small handkerchief drawers, in the Hepplewhite manner. Along with hand-painted porcelain bowl enclosed in gilt metal frame with handle, and pair of matching candle holders accented with figurines of cavaliers. Excellent condition. Mid-1800s. $700/900 29.

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29. French Bisque Smiling Poupée Head Deposed by Leon Casimir Bru 5” (13 cm.) h. 4 ½” width shoulderplate. Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass enamel inset eyes with darker iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, rose blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils, closed mouth with hint of smile, accented lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair over cork pate. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: i (head) Depose (forehead). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1872, the smiling facial model was deposed by him in that year. Value Points: lovely bisque and painting. $1100/1300

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30. Early French Bisque Poupée by Leon Casimir Bru with Wooden Articulated Body 14” (36 cm.) Bisque swivel head with flat-cut neck socket and realistic swivel, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, panted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, unpierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, all-wooden body with ball-

swivel waist and dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees and ankles. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, with early head by Barrois, and deposed 1867 wooden articulated body. Value Points: very beautiful poupée with rare neck swivel, fullyarticulated wooden body, antique gown in the enfantine manner, undergarments, bonnet, fancy leather boots, handkerchief, and bonehandled parasol. From the Louise Hedrick collection. $3200/3800

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box with rose silk ribbons, comprising twelve plates, two oval platters, two large serving plates, two lidded serving bowls, large lidded tureen, two footed compotes, four lidded compotes, footed gravy boat, lidded sauce dish, small lidded sauce dish, two relish dishes, four silver cups, serving spoon, and four sets of cutlery and napkins. The box is marked C.B.G. Excellent condition. French, Cuperly, Blondel and Giroux, circa 1873, especially rare in this superbly preserved condition, and in this tiny size. $800/1100

32. Collection of Ten French Candy Boxes 6” (15 cm.) x 4” largest. Each is firmsided carton with lithographed scene or decorations on the lids, most depicting child in various play scenes. Excellent condition. French, late 1800s. $500/700

33. Beautiful French Bisque Poupée by Leontine Rohmer with Rare Swivel Head 17” (43 cm.) Lightly-pink tinted porcelain swivel head with very plump face on porcelain shoulderplate, metal turning screw at crown, painted blue eyes in downcast gaze, dark upper eyeliner, allaround painted lashes, lightly-feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, 31.

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31. French “Service Mignonette by C.B.G. in Original Presentation Box 9” (23 cm.) x 13”. Within a wooden-framed presentation box with royal blue twill cover and brass ball feet, handle and clasp, lettered “Porcelaine Service Mignonette” is a small porcelain dinner service for four, still tied to the

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33.2. French Porcelain Miniature Tisaniere 3” (8 cm.) The threepiece tisaniere of white porcelain with delicate blue borders and lid, accented with handpainted floral garland, comprises the bottom warmer with teapot and lid. Generally excellent.

French, circa 1885. $200/300

33.3. Miniature Fan with HandPainted Details unpierced ears, blonde mohair wig, softly-stuffed kid poupée body with gusset-jointing at hips and knees, porcelain arms to above the elbows, wearing blue silk gown, undergarments, leather boots. Condition: very faint hairline on right temple, professional restoration to fingers of left hand.

Marks: (original Rohmer stamp on torso). Comments: Leontine Rohmer, circa 1860. Value Points: beautiful face and complexion, original signed body, rare swivel head with original pivoting system. $1800/2500

33.1. Three German All-Porcelain Miniature Dolls 2 ½” (6 cm.) -4”. Each is one-piece pink-tinted porcelain child posed standing with arms in front of body, sculpted black short hair, painted facial features. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1875.

Value Points: pleasing rosy complexion, two of the dolls have antique child costumes. $400/500

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6” (15 cm.) The wooden handled fan with incised carving is bordered with metallic gilt thread which frame the ivory silk center having hand-painted ribbon streamers and flowers. Excellent condition. Circa 1875. $300/400

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34. French Bisque Bébé

by Schmitt et Fils with Au Bonheur Enfants Label 18” (46 cm.) Pale pressed bisque socket head with rounded facial shape, blue glass enamel inset eyes with spiral shape, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair curly wig over pink plaster pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with flat-cut derriere, straight wrists, separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bte SGDG 3 (head) Sch (in shield, on derriere). Comments: Schmitt et Fils, circa 1880. Value Points: superb all-original bébé has choicest bisque, original wig with size label, original pate, original body, blue cashmere dress with cotton lace, undergarments, blue knit stockings, black leather shoes, and original boutique label on torso from “Au Bonheur Enfants” in Paris; this doll is photographed in The Encyclopedia of French Dolls, page 27. Ex-Collection Lucy Morgan. $7000/9500

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35. Two French Candy Boxes with Silk Bags 6” (15 cm.) Each is cylinder-shaped firm-sided carton container with draw-string closure of silk purse at upper edge, and decorated with lithographed playful scenes (including young girl holding her doll) and gilt decoupage edging. Excellent condition. French, circa 1885. $400/500

36. Collection of French Accessories for Poupées The collection includes 1” and 1 ½” mother of pearl purses with brass frames, mother of pearl basket with brass frame and handle, ½” tiny gold mesh purse, 2” silver capped urn, and four various combs. Excellent condition. French, late 1800s. $600/800

37. Charming Petite French Bisque Bébé Bru Jne, Size 2 10” (25 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading and darker iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, lovely lace and silk costume, undergarments, leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bru Jne 2 (head) Bébé Bru No 2 (torso). Comments: Maison Bru, late Chevrot epoch, circa 1889.

Value Points: petite size of the bébé enhances her charming dainty expression, original body and body finish. $7500/9500 37.

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Modele Depose. French, circa 1890. Ex-collection Legoland Museum. $300/400

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5” (13 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, brilliant cobalt blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, tiny closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed slender bisque arms and legs, bare feet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 0. Comments: French, circa 1880, the tiny all-bisque dolls were known as “poupées de poche” (pocket dolls) in reference to their tiny size. Value Points: beautiful face with brilliant eyes contrasting the pale complexion, bare feet, lovely antique costume. $1200/1500

40. Very Rare French Miniature Candy Box with Surprise 3” (8 cm.) x 1 ½” x 1 ½”d. The firm-sided carton box with lithographed scene on the lid depicting a little boy playing silhouette game with woman in chair. The bottom of the box opens to reveal its original use as candy box, and the top lid removes to reveal a little

38. French Miniature Sedan Chair with Lavish Decorations in Rare Small Size 6” (15 cm.) A wooden framed sedan chair with embossed and decorated tin sides and door features beveled glass windows and rich designs of cherubs and garlands.

Very good condition, some staining on roof and back. Marks: Brevete SGDG

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theatre with mirrored back. Excellent condition. French, circa 1875, very rare charming bonbonniere. $400/600

41. Superb All-Original All-Bisque Mignonette for the French Market with Rare Peach Shoes 9” (23 cm.) Solid domed bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque slender torso, brown glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted dark curly lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs in slender elongated shape, sculpted white deeply-ribbed kneehigh stockings and peach heeled shoes with large sculpted bows. Condition: generally excellent, few tiny flakes at stringing holes. Comments: Simon and Halbig for the French market, circa 1885. Value Points: outstanding presence of the rare large size all-bisque with very beautiful face, superb bisque and painting, rare painting of shoes, and wearing original peach silk dress with lavish lace trim and matching lace cap. $2200/2700

42. French Bisque Bébé, Series C. Size 2/0

by Jules Steiner with Rare Bisque Hands 12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, large blue glass spiral-threaded eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauveblushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows with soft feathering, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate, French composition fully-jointed body with bisque hands. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sie C 2/0 (incised) ) J. St. (and caduceus stamp on torso).

Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1882.

Value Points: rare to find model with most endearing wide-eyed gentle smile, lovely bisque and painting, original body with rare bisque hands, lovely antique costume including woven bourrelet cap. $3700/4500

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43. Rare German Bisque Character, Model 208, with Glass Eyes by Kestner 18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, dark and incised upper eyeliner, painted curly lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with row of sculpted teeth between the outlined lips, mohair wig, composition and wooden balljointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 208 (head) Germany (body). Comments: Kestner, circa 1912. Value Points: rare glass-eyed version of the smiling character with very fine detail of sculpting around the eyes and having dimpled cheeks, chin and philtrum, enhanced by fine quality of bisque, wonderful antique costume. $3000/4000

44. French Set of Miniature Candy Boxes 3 ½” (9 cm.) x 4 ½” box. 1 ½” each little box. Within a box with lithographed colorful scene of child and playthings and with poem “Maman Gigogne” on inside lid, are ten miniature candy boxes, each with sliding lid, colorful image of a child designed to assemble as a puzzle, and poem on reverse side.

Very good condition. French, late 1800s. $300/400

45. Pair, German All-Bisque Amusing Characters and All-Bisque Pig 2 ½” (6 cm.) dolls. 3 ½”l. pig.

Each of the dolls has one-piece head and torso, jointed limbs, and painted facial features of a highly characterized older person, including grumpy man with modeled black top hat and woman with grey hair in knot. Along with their pet pig with peg-jointed articulated legs.

Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1890. $400/500

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46. German Bisque Art Character, Model 1358, with Beautiful Black Complexion

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17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head with rich black complexion, brown glass eyes, black painted lashes, black brushstroked brows with sculpted definition and glazed highlights, open mouth with slightly parted very full lips in delicate coral shade, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, black fleecy wig, black composition and wooden ball-jointed body, pretty antique silk costume and bonnet, shoes and socks.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1358 Simon & Halbig S&H Germany 5. Comments: Simon and Halbig from their rare 1300 art character series, circa 1900. Value Points: beautiful flawless complexion with fine glowing patina, artistic painting of lips, original body and body finish. $3500/4500

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47. Rare German Bisque Character Set

by Kestner in Larger Size and in Original Box 19” (48 cm.) Presented in original box base is a bisquehead complete doll and three additional bisque heads. The doll has blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, brunette mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, and is wearing factory-original muslin chemise with lace and ribbon trim. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Made in Germany G 7 ½ 171 10 (head) Germany (body).

Comments: Kestner, circa 1910.

Value Points: in fine unplayed with condition, the set includes the original three additional bisque art character heads, each with blonde or brunette mohair wig, painted brown eyes, and closed mouth, and each with variation of expressive mood (smiling, somber). $3800/4300

48. German Curly Mohair White Kitten “Fluffy” by Steiff 5 ½” (14 cm.) Having fluffy white curly mohair fur with brown spotted accents on her back, the kitten is posed seated on back haunches, with swivel head, green glass eyes, pink embroidered nose, with original Steiff button in ear with red cloth label, and original metaledged white stock label “Fluffy, Steiff-Original”. Generally excellent. Germany, Steiff, circa 1930. $900/1400

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coat has black button eyes, felt ears, and very lush long curly tail, with original green bow. With early Steiff button in ear.

Excellent condition. Germany, Steiff, early 1900s. $500/700

49. German Bisque Glass-Eyed Character, Model 8192, by Gebruder Heubach 17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, large brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, shaded and outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, brunette mohair

curly wig, composition and wooden fully-jointed body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 8192 Germany Gebruder Heubach (sunburst mark) 6.

Comments: Heubach, circa 1916. Value Points: expressive wide-eyed character with excellent bisque and painting. $700/900

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9” (23 cm.) owl. Each is mohair with hand-painted details of fur, spots, and feathers, including “Wittie” owl with rubber now, felt lower wings and felt feet, large green eyes; and “Diggy” badger of black cream mohair with amber glass eyes, pink embroidered nose, felt feet. Excellent condition. Steiff, circa 1960s. $400/500

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50. German Bisque Brown-Complexioned Art Character, Model 100, by Kammer and Reinhardt 19” (48 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket-head with warm brown complexion, painted dark baby hair, brown shaded eyes, black upper eyeliner and one-stroke brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with crooked smile, coral shaded lips, brown-complexioned composition bent limb baby body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R 100.

Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1910, from their art character series. Value Points: very rare variation with beautifully

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painted complexion that enhances the deeply sculpted features. $600/800

51. German White Mohair Teddy with Shoe-Button Eyes by Steiff 13” (33 cm.) White mohair teddy with swivel head and jointed limbs, hump at back, non-functioning growler, black shoe-button eyes, brown embroidered nose, felt paw pads, brown embroidered claws. With early metal Steiff button in ear. Excellent condition, hole in one paw pad.

Germany, Steiff, early 1900s. $500/700

52. German Mohair Teddy by Steiff with Blank Button in Ear 10” (25 cm.)

Golden mohair teddy with swivel head, jointed limbs, felt paw pads, with black embroidered claws, black shoe-button eyes. Fair/good condition, some wear to paw pads, nose embroidery worn. Germany, Steiff, with metal black button in ear, early 1900s. $700/900

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Wonderful Pair of German Bisque Art Characters, “Peter” and “Marie” by Kammer and Reinhardt 18” (46 cm.) Each has bisque socket head, painted blue eyes with heavy eyelids, dark upper eyeliner, one-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with glazed highlights on lips enhancing their pouty expression, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, in matching Tyrolean style costumes.

Condition: generally excellent, few tiny typical wig pulls. Marks: K*R 101 46 (each doll). Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, from their art

character series, 1909, the dolls were marketed as “Peter” and “Marie”.

Value Points: very fine sculpting of facial features, fine gleaming complexion on the early pair, with original wigs. $2600/2900

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closed mouth with bow-shaped lips, blonde mohair wig, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Lenci, series 450, the model appeared for three years only, 19291932. Value Points: especially compelling facial painting, original costume pink felt with organdy skirt, matching bonnet, felt corsage at waist, pink felt shoes. $600/800

56. Italian Felt Character Doll, Series 300,

by Lenci in Yellow Organdy 17” (43 cm.) Pressed felt swivel head with painted facial features, brown side-glancing eyes, painted upper lashes and brows, grey lower eye shadow, accented nostrils, closed mouth, brunette mohair wig in soft curls, jointing at shoulders and hips.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Lenci (stamp bottom of left foot) (Lenci original paper label on costume). Comments: Lenci, circa 1930. Value Points: beautiful complexion, wearing pristine yellow organdy gown with tiered ruffled and applique felt bows and flowers, organdy petticoat and pantalets, yellow felt shoes. $600/800

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54. Rare Early Italian Felt Doll, Series III, by Lenci in Original Costume 12” (30 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, large brown side-glancing eyes, grey eye shadow, painted side lashes, painted brows, tiny closed mouth, brunette mohair fleecycurled wig, jointed at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Lenci, 1922, series III. Value Points: the early model, rarely found, is wearing original green felt green dress and shoes with chartreuse trim, matching cap with sunflower accent, undergarments. $500/600

55. Italian Felt Character Girl, Series 450, by Lenci in Pink Felt and Organdy Ensemble 13” (33 cm.) Pressed felt swivel head with painted facial features, large brown side-glancing eyes, thick curly upper lashes, grey lower eye shadow, feathered brows, accented nostrils, 55.

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57. Rare Italian Felt Character Girl, Series 110,

by Lenci, in Fine Original Costume 18” (46 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, brown side-glancing eyes, painted curly upper lashes, fringed brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with coral lower lip having two accent dots, light brown mohair bobbed wig, jointing at shoulders and hips.

Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Lenci, from the 110 series of stylish children, circa 1928. Value Points: having beautiful facial painting, the doll wears her factory original costume of yellow organdy dress with extravagant ruffled poufs on the skirt in shades of orange to yellow, and with felt applique flowers, felt sunbonnet with organdy bow, organdy undergarments, yellow felt shoes. $800/1000

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58. Rare German Bisque Closed Mouth Doll, Model 938,

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16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump cheeks and chin, small blue glass sleep eyes, delicately-painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with primly-shaped lips, blonde mohair wig, early composition and wooden eight-loose-balljointed body with straight wrists, antique costume and bonnet, leather shoes marked C.M. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 938 #9 (on crown rim). Comments: Alt, Beck and Gottschalk, circa 1885. Value Points: rare model with most endearing gentle expression, choice bisque, original early body and body finish. $1100/1400

59. Very Rare Large German All-Bisque Barefoot Girl by Kestner 10” (25 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kidedged bisque torso, very plump face, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils of rounded nose, closed mouth with contented expression on the outlined lips, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, bare feet, modeled cupped or closed hands, wearing lovely rose and lace party dress and bonnet. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: Kestner, circa 1880. Value Points: extremely rare size of the early all-bisque with very rounded plump facial features that contrast delightfully with her dainty ankles, well-detailed body modeling, finest quality of

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bisque with nicely blushed cheeks and outlined lips. $2000/2500

60. French Miniature Games for Bébés or Poupées Included is a 4” x 4” boxed set of wooden cube puzzles, each cube with lithographed scenes on all six sides allowing a variety of puzzles to be worked; 2 ½” boxed Loto set with interior cards; 2”l. mahogany box with slide lid containing set of bone dominoes; round box with more dominoes, and two sets of bone-handled jump ropes. Very good/ excellent condition. French, late 1800s. $600/800

61. Collection of Trunks and Luggage for Bébés or Poupées 8” (20 cm.) x 4” largest. Included is firm-sided leather covered trunk

with wooden straps, three smaller trunks or leather or paper straps, and hat box. Excellent condition. Circa 1890. $500/700

62. German Bisque Closed Mouth Child

by Kestner 10” (25 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, plump double chin, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 5. Comments: Kestner, circa 1885. Value Points: charming plump-faced modeling, choice bisque, original body and body finish and wonderful antique costume and accessories. $1200/1500

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63. Gorgeous French Bisque Poupée with Rare Dehors Articulation 17” (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate with deluxe neck articulation allowing the head to tilt forward and to the side as well as standard swivel, blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner,

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painted lashes, feathered brows, closed mouth with heart-shaped outlined upper lip, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid gusset-jointed poupée body with slender torso, gusset-jointing of hips, knees and elbows, stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 4. Comments: French, circa 1867, the poupée has rare neck articulation deposed by Alexandre Dehors in 1866. Value Points: an especially beautiful poupée with rare articulation, very sturdy original body, choice bisque and painting, and very lovely antique gown, undergarments, stockings and shoes. $2500/3500

64. Meissen Porcelain Figure “Je Les Ramene”

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6” (15 cm.) Porcelain figurine of winged cherub posed as though aflight, with outstretched arms holding a lavish garland of colorful Dresden flowers, on self base with gilt edging and the lettering “Je Les Ramene” (I am bringing them back). With Meissen blue stamp on the underside. Excellent condition. Late 1800s. $400/500

65. French Wooden Maitrise Model Encoignure in the Chinoiserie Manner 10” (25 cm.) The corner cabinet with bombe-shaped front doors has decorative bronze mounts and keyholes, shaped marble top, and superbly-detailed hand-painted decorations in the Chinoiserie manner.

Excellent condition. French, atelier model from mid-20th century in the 19th-century style. $1100/1400

66. French Bisque Poupée by Gaultier with Beautiful Original Wig 13” (33 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading and darker iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid poupée body with gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2 (head) F.G. (shoulder). Comments: Gaultier, circa 1875. Value Points: very sturdy body, lovely bisque, very fine original coiffure, antique costume, undergarments, shoes, earrings. $1700/2300

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67. French Bisque Bébé by Emile Jumeau in Petite Size 9” (23 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, lushly-painted dark lashes, widely-arched brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, hip-length blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (artist checkmarks on back of head, one mark appearing as though a tiny black 0) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1886, the first period of the tete model as indicated by straight wrist body. Value Points: especially charming petite 9” bébé has beautiful bisque and painting, superb original wig, original body and body finish, and is wearing lovely lace dress, undergarments, knit stockings and brown leather shoes. $3500/4500

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69. French Leather Necessaire with Toiletries

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3” (8 cm.) The domed top leather necessaire as traveling case opens to reveal fitted interior containing an assortment of accessories including brush, combs, soaps and more. Excellent condition. French, circa 1875. $300/400

70. Luxury French Velvet Bon-Bon Box with Gold-Tooled Paper Trims 7” (18 cm.) A six-sided box with intricate shaping has alternate bands of soft grey velvet and decorative paper bands depicting gold tooled symbols on a grey

paper background, the symbols including peacock, swan, Pisceslike fish and three of women dancing; and with grey velvet pouch top with cord drawstrings and tassels above the box portion.

French, mid-19th century, superb and well-preserved candy box of luxury design and construction. $300/400

71. Early French Bisque Bébé Jumeau, 10X in Original Couturier Costume and Signed Shoes 22” (56 cm.) Bisque socket head, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, mauve blushed eye shadow, painted curly lashes, brushstroked brows with feathered detail, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, separately-modeled pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 10 X (and artist checkmarks, on head). Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1880. Value Points: early period bébé with very beautiful expression, bisque and painting, original wig of soft curly mohair, original pate, body, body finish, and wearing superb original couturier costume from the workshops of Ernestine Jumeau, including pale and bronze green silk and velvet with original dust ruffle on skirt underside, petticoat, muslin chemise, aqua knit stockings, and aqua kidskin shoes with aqua silk bows incised “E. Jumeau Med d’Or Paris 1878”. $7500/9500

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72. French Bisque Poupée with Cobalt Blue Eyes 15” (38 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead with delicate complexion, large cobalt blue glass eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, kid poupée body with gusset-jointing at hips and knees, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1865. Value Points: the brilliant large eyes contrast the delicate complexion. $1200/1500

73. Collection of 1800s French Accessories for Poupées or Bébés 3” (8 cm.) l. lorgnette.

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Included are silver lorgnette with chain (one lens cracked), mother of pearl egg with unusual black speckling and which opens to velvet lining with dainty perfume bottle; gilt enclosed brooch; garter with embossed gilt accent; mother of pearl dance card; and three various unusual hair combs.

Generally excellent. French, circa 1880. $800/1100

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74. French Porcelain Toilette Service for Bébé 5” (13 cm.) Porcelain wash bowl and pitcher with white background has gold edging and is decorated with thistles and colorful leaves. Excellent condition. French, late 1800s. $200/300

75. Rare Early French Bisque Bébé by Jules Steiner, Model 3/0, with Very Delicate Complexion 10” (25 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump rounded face, very pale complexion, blue glass enamel inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, lightly-feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with pale accented lips, ears pierced into head, blonde lambswool wig over Steiner pate, Steiner composition fully-jointed body.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 3/0. Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1877, one of the earliest models of his bébé. Value Points: very rare tiny size of the bébé, most beautiful delicate bisque with rich decoration around the eyes, original Steiner body, lovely antique costume including velvet jacket with lace trim and mauve straw bonnet with violets. Ex-collection Nikki Kvitka. $7000/9000

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76. Salon Dog for the French Market 4” (10 cm.) Firm-bodied dog with large green eyes covered with extremely lush white fur with black accents, wireframed curly tail. Excellent condition.

For the French market, early 1900s. $400/500

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by the firm, circa 1920. Value Points: rare doll with wonderful expression and detail, well defined dimples, beautiful costume. $700/900

78. Rare German Bisque Character, 7744, by Gebruder Heubach with Puckered Lips 16” (41 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket-head with unusual head shaping, painted light blonde boyish hair, prominent ears, very plump cheeks and chin, small intaglio blue painted squinting eyes with white eye dots, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with shaded lips appearing as though “puckered”, defined space between the lips, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing. Condition: generally excellent, original body and body finish. Marks: 7744 Heubach (sunburst) 5 Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912. Value Points: very rare model with exceptional quality of sculpting including an abundance of impressed dimples around the mouth and eyes, fat rolls at the back of neck, enhanced by fine quality of bisque and painting. $1200/1600

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77. German Bisque Character with Sculpted Curly Hair by Goebel 14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head with sculpted short tousled blonde curls and defined topknot and forelock curl, painted blue side-glancing eyes, black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, closed mouth with dimpled smile, two beaded upper teeth, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: B 5 (and Goebel crown mark). Comments: from a series of character children issued 78.

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79. German Bisque Art Character, Model 7852, with Rare Coiffure

by Gebruder Heubach 16” (41 cm.) Pink-tinted bisque shoulderhead with sculpted brown hair arranged with two tightly-coiled braids at either side of her face and escaping little curls at her nape, intaglio blue eyes with white eye dots, black eyeliner, one-stroke tapered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with beaming smile, dimples at lip corners, row of tiny beaded teeth, kid body with stitch-jointing, bisque forearms, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 6 Heubach (sunburst mark) Germany 7852. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1910. Value Points: rare model with most endearing expression, lovely bisque and sculpting. $1200/1500

80. Rare German Bisque Art Character Depicting Smiling Girl

by Gebruder Heubach 19” (48 cm.) Pink-tinted bisque shoulderhead, sculpted short brown curly hair with defined forelock curls, intaglio dark blue eyes, single stroke brows, rounded nose tip, closed mouth with hint of smile, accented lips, row of teeth between the lips, pin-jointed kid body, composition

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and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Heubach (block) 5 Germany (model number illegible). Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1910. Value Points: rarely-found model with most expressive features, gentle smile, finely sculpted hair. $900/1200

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81. Italian Felt Fashionable Child Doll, Series 109, by Lenci 23” (58 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, brown side-glancing eyes, grey lower eye shadow, painted curly upper lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, accent dots on lower lips, blonde mohair wig in tousled curls, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: very good, some light fading, moth hole in right arm and one shoe, legs brushed. Comments: Lenci, series 109, circa 1929. Value Points: wearing fashionable costume of the era in intricate pattern of blue, red and light blue felt with applique, scarf tie at neck, red felt cap, red shoes, undergarment. $500/700

82. Rare Early Italian Felt Child in Unusual Stylish Costume by Lenci 13” (33 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed facial features, large round brown side-glancing eyes, brown upper eyeliner and curly lashes, grey lower eye shadow, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, brunette

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mohair fleecy wig, felt torso and legs, jointing at shoulders and hips, two middle fingers stitched together. Condition: very good, hair a bit mussed. Marks: Lenci (both feet). Comments: Italian, Lenci, circa 1927. Value Points: endearing wistful expression, wearing original costume of blue/brown and grey in intricate applique plaid with unusual attached capelet, blue shoes, russet and brown cloche. $700/900

83. Italian Felt “Winker” by Lenci from Early Period 12” (30 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, one wide-open side-glancing brown eye and one eye closed as though winking, painted side lashes, brows, closed mouth with wide smile, row of painted teeth with hole in corner of mouth for inserted cigarette butt, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent, two moth holes at back. Comments: Lenci, circa 1925. Value Points: the impish winking character wears original felt striped shirt, brown trousers, shoes and brown cap with brim. $700/900

84. Italian Felt Character Doll, Series 149, by Lenci 16” (41 cm.) Felt swivel head with very plump cheeks on slender face, painted large brown side-glancing eyes, white eye dots, grey eye

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shadow, curly brows, arched brows, closed mouth with two accent dots, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent, light dustiness, hair a bit mussed. Marks: Lenci made in Italy (cloth label).

Comments: Lenci, series 149, circa 1928. Value Points: the model was made for a few years only, wears her original red, tan and black felt applique dress and cloche, red shoes, undergarment. $600/800

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short stroke brows, grey lower eye shadow, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blonde curly wig, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: Lenci (silver label on undergarment, and original paper label). Comments: Lenci, model 111, with original silver button used in 1923 models only. Value Points: rare early doll wearing her original turquoise felt dress with applique flowers, matching hair bow and shoes. $1100/1500

87. Italian Felt Character, Series 300, in Original Stylish Costume 17” (43 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, brown side-glancing eyes, grey eye shadow, single stroke brows, closed mouth with petulant shaped lips, blonde mohair wig with tousled curls, felt arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: Lenci, circa 1930, 300 series. Value Points: wonderful original stylish costume of brilliant orange with applique details in cream and black, matching hat and shoes. $700/900

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85. Early Italian Felt Child by Lenci 17” (43 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, very large outlined brown side-glancing eyes, painted fringed lashes and brows, accented nostrils, plump cheeks, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig with original tousled curls, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent, light dustiness. Comments: Lenci, mid-1920s. Value Points: rare early model with wonderful eyes, lush wig, wearing original green felt flapper era dress with felt appliques, matching felt hair bow and shoes, original undergarment. $600/800

86. Rare Italian Felt Character, Model 111,

by Lenci with Rare 1923 Silver Lenci Button 12” (30 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, brown side-glancing eyes, painted curly upper lashes, 86.

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bobbed wig, felt arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent, costume may not be original. Comments: Lenci, circa 1930, 300 series. Value Points: wearing colorful felt costume with felt applique waist sash. $500/700

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89. Very Rare German Bisque Winking Googly, Model 175,

by Hertel and Schwab 19” (48 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, sculpted forelock curls and side curls above the ears, brushstroked hair at back of head, one large blue glass googly eye with painted long curly lashes, the other eye sculpted and painted in semiclosed “winking” manner, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth in beaming smile with accented lips, double chin, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing, wearing green woolen uniform with brass buttons, saddle shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 175-9. Comments: Hertel and Schwab, circa 1915. Value Points: very rare variation of the firm’s Jubilee Googly, this model with unique and captivating eye design, enhanced by choicest bisque and painting, nice larger size. $6000/8000

90. German All-Bisque Girl with Her Bisque Pet Piglet 5” (13 cm.) Pink-tinted all-bisque doll with sculpted short bobbed hair and big hair bow has painted facial features, side-glancing eyes, jointed arms, and painted unusual purple stockings and brown shoes ties, costumed.

Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1915. Value Points: rarely found

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91. Large German Bisque Jubilee Googly, Model 165, by Strobel and Wilkin 18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head with rounded facial modeling, blue glass sleep and side-glancing googly eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, single stroke brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, tiny rounded nose, closed mouth with well-defined shaded lips, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 165-9. Comments: Hertel and Schwab, 1914, created under special commission for Strobel and Wilkin, who was celebrating its 50th anniversary (1865-1914) at this time; the doll was inspired by the popular Campbell Kid designs of Grace Drayton, and was marketed as “Jubilee Doll” in honor of the anniversary. Value Points: very rare large size googly with choice bisque, painting, and sculpting, wonderful chubby original toddler body with original finish, original wig, lace and cotton dress, undergarments, shoes and stockings. $4500/6500

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92. German Mohair Floppy-Eared Dog

by Steiff 9” (23 cm.) Firmly-stuffed seated dog with shaved mohair coat in brown-spotted cream color has large glass eyes, black embroidered nose, flopped ears, hand-painted details, and with Steiff silver button on ear. Excellent condition. Germany, Steiff, mid-1900s. $400/500

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93. Early German All-Bisque Closed Mouth Miniature by Kestner 6” (15 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, lightly-feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, peg-jointed legs and bisque arms with modeled bent elbows and cupped hands, painted white socks and black high laced boots, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1 (large incised number). Comments: Kestner, circa 1890. Value Points: charming pert expression enhanced by loveliest bisque and painting. $1100/1300

94. Collection German Ormolu Miniature Furniture and Viennese Piano 4” (10 cm.) l. piano. Five metal ormolu miniature furnishings include four tables with variations in shape and decoration, along with ormolu bird cage with perched bird inside. Germany, by Erhard and Sohne. And Viennese bronze pianoforte with enamel romantic scenes in the 18th century manner. Excellent condition. Late 1800s. $600/800

95. Exquisite French All-Bisque Mignonette with Jointed Elbows Deposed by Sustrac 5 ½” (14 cm.) Pale bisque swivel head with heart-shaped face on kid-edged bisque elongated torso, brilliant cobalt blue glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with pertly-shaped lips, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs with ball-jointing at elbows, bare feet, fine antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, right thumb reglued.

Marks: Bte (back torso). Comments: French, circa 1880, the mignonette with ball-jointed elbows was deposed by Sustrac in 1877. Value Points: especially beautiful face of the rare jointed elbow mignonette, original costume. $1800/2300 93.

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96. French Bisque Bébé by Maison Bru in Original Couturier Costume 21” (53 cm.) Bisque socket head, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, lushly-painted lashes, brushstroked brows, rose-blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and accented lips, dimpled chin, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: Bru Jne 9 (head) Bébé Bru No. 9 (body). Comments: Bru, circa 1889, the unique new body style at that time. Value Points: pristine original condition, the bébé has original wig and elaborate original couturier costume of aqua brocade with maroon feather stitch and tiny applique beads, matching velvet bonnet with boa feathers, undergarments, maroon knit stockings, black slippers with silk bows signed “Bru Jne Paris 9. $9000/12,000

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97. French Bisque Bébé by Emile Jumeau as Marquis 22” (56 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, rose-blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden lady body with tapered waist to accentuate the tight fit of the velvet Marquis costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 9 (and artist checkmarks) Bébé Jumeau Diplome d’Honneur (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1888. Value Points: the handsome lad is costumed as Marquis in burgundy velvet with silk brocade vest, five-tiered lace jabot, tricorn hat, signed Jumeau shoes. Ex-Collection Huguette Clark. $3500/4500

98. French Wooden Canopy Bed in the Chinoiserie Manner 29” (74 cm.) h. 23”w. The wooden framed bed with elegant side canopy having crown peak is decorated in rich Chinese red with gold accents in the Chinoiserie manner, and is richly draped with gold silk coverings and canopy. Excellent condition. French, late 1800s. $700/900

99. French Bisque Bébé by Rabery and Delphieu with Rare Signed Rabery Shoes 12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, wearing original muslin chemise, brown knit socks and leather shoes incised “Rabery Paris”. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: R 4/0 D. (incised block letters). Comments: Rabery and Delphieu, circa 1882. Value Points: especially beautiful early model with choice bisque, original body and body finish, rare signed Rabery shoes. $3500/4500

100. Borzoi Miniature Dog for the French Market 7” (18 cm.) Firm-bodied Borzoi dog in seated pose has lavishly-covered white fur body with shaved muzzle, open mouth, painted teeth, leather ears. Excellent condition, some wear to ears. For the French market, early 1900s. $300/500

101. Early French Bisque Bébé Jumeau, Size 2, with Rare Incised Cartouche Mark

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12” (30 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head, grey/blue glass enamel inset eyes with spiral threading, thick dark eyeliner, painted dark lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with pale accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eightloose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, wearing lovely antique magenta silk bébé dress with matching silk and velvet bonnet, silver pin, undergarments, knit stockings, shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Jumeau (incised mark inside cartouche block) 2 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878. Value Points: very rare early model in most appealing size, with original early body, original body finish, beautiful presence.

Ex-Collection June Ellen Lane. $7500/9500

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102. French Musical Automaton “Berger Watteau”

by Roullet et Decamps 28” (71 cm.) Standing upon a velvet-covered base is a bisque portrait-faced gentleman with oval shaped portrait face, elongated throat, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, incised eyeliner, brush stroked and multi- feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, outlined lips, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, carton moule torso containing mechanism and music, wire upper arms, paper mache hands. When wound, music plays and the shepherd turns his head from side to side, then nods his head and lifts his wooden flute to play, then repeats the actions, while music plays. Condition: generally excellent, functioning well, costume a bit dusty. Marks: 9 (and artist checkmarks on doll). Comments: Roullet et Decamps, the automaton appeared in their catalog, circa 1885, described as “Berger Watteau” costumed in rich satin.

Value Points: rare automaton with character-like face, superb original silk costume. $5500/7500

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Hanging Chandelier with Cranberry Glass Shade 5” (13 cm.) (excluding chain). The brass frame with filigree and embossed designs encloses a cranberry glass shade, and with hanging chain with disc for ceiling mount.

Excellent condition. $300/400

104. Lot, Miniature Shakespeare Volumes and Ormolu Birdcage

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3” (8 cm.) h. bird cage. Included are three leather-bound Shakespeare volumes published by Knickerbocker, along with smaller Midsummer’s Night Dream. And with brass and ormolu birdcage with embossed base and

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suspended bird on perch.

Excellent condition. Early 1900s. $300/400

105. Lovely French Bisque Bébé E.J.

by Jumeau, Size 5 14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, lushly painted brows and lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair hand-tied wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, wearing a lovely antique costume comprising silk dress, undergarments, stockings, leather shoes, and rose silk bonnet with tulle and frou-frou ribbons (not pictured). Condition: generally excellent, original body finish albeit some paint rubs at knee and elbow joints. Marks: Depose E. 5 J (and artist check marks on head).

Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Emile Jumeau, circa 1885. Value

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Points: very precious size 5 with lovely pale bisque contrasting her dramatic brown eyes, original body and body finish. $3200/3800

106. Three Miniature Musical String Instruments 6” (15 cm.) -8”. Including two mandolins and one guitar, each of light wood and tortoise shell, with motherof-pearl inlay. Excellent condition. Late 1800s. $400/500

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107. Splendid French Bisque Bébé by Emile Jumeau in Grand Exhibition Size 33” (84 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark painted eye liner, lushly painted dark lashes, wide brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, dimpled chin and lip corners, separately sculpted pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 16 (head, and artist check marks) Bébé Jumeau Diplome d’Honneur (body label).

Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1886.

Value Points: pristine unplayed with and all-original condition of the rare large size 16 bébé, having original beautiful soft mohair wig with ribbon, Jumeau earrings, Jumeau chemise with Bébé Jumeau gold lettered label, the bébé has flawless creamy bisque which enhances her unusual expression, and outstanding original body and body finish, likely presented as an Exhibition model. $6500/8500

109. Fabulous French Etrennes Presentation Card “The Toy Merchant” 22” (56 cm.) h. x 14” w. 12” doll. A heavy card stock card with decorative paper borders is centered by a bisque doll with painted facial features, brown upper-glancing eyes, eyeliner, painted lashes, closed mouth with row of painted teeth, mohair wig, composition body with jointed arms and legs, jacket, pants, shoes, cap, marked A.L. Lorraine, J.E. Masson (Lanternier) as toy merchant.

He has a hanging shelf on either side and two lower cupboards with decorative designs, and over all the card and shelves is an arrangement of a plenitude of miniature toys, dolls, teddies, animals, and children’s novelties. French, circa 1915. Excellent condition, a wonderful presentation with endless delights. $1800/2600

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110. Italian Felt Character as Spanish Boy, 300 Series, by Lenci 17” (43 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, small brown side-glancing eyes, curly upper lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accent dots on bottom lip, short cropped black mohair wig, pierced ears with bangle earrings, jointed shoulders and hips.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Lenci (stamp on left foot). Comments: Lenci, 300 series, model 57 in the 1930 Lenci catalog. Value Points: superb costume on the Spanish boy wearing red wool felt flannel costume with lavish gold thread embroidery, black trimmed cape, shirt, black tie, stockings, black shoes, and black felt cap with woven yarn pom-poms. $900/1300

111. Italian Felt Miniature Spanish Boy by Lenci 8” (20 cm.) Felt socket head with pressed and painted facial features, large brown side-glancing googly eyes, long curly lashes, “O”-shaped mouth, black mohair

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wig, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Lenci, 1930s. Value Points: expressive features, well-preserved original costume and accessories. $200/300

112. Antique Woolen Uniform Jacket and Brass Trumpet Red wool felt flannel uniform jacket with gold cord braid and brass buttons, black fur trim (for doll about 30”).

Along with brass trumpet with Pony Express emblem.

Excellent condition. Late 1800s. $300/400

113. Rare German Bisque Art Character, Model 1303, by Simon and Halbig 16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 6 1303 dep S&H. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1910, the 1303 model was used for a variety of different characters by the firm ranging from painted eye portrait of Native Americans to glasseyed gentlemen. Value Points: the very artistically modeled doll has pronounced detail of chin and cheek bones lending strong characterization, antique gentleman’s costume including top hat. $3500/4500

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114. Extremely Rare American Wooden “Santa Claus, Sleigh and Reindeer”by Schoenhut 60” (152 cm.) l. x 11”w. base. 18” Reindeer. 16” Santa. Four prancing reindeer are pulling a wooden sleigh with blue painted finish and accent decorations in which Santa Claus is seated. Each reindeer of hand-carved wood with grey painted finish and carved wooden antlers, detailed carving of hooves, painted eyes, and decorated with woven colorful harnesses and brass bells, mounted on a wooden

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post for display balance. Santa has a solid domed wooden socket head with uniquely carved features including thick white brows and broad nose, and has original white mohair moustache and beard, and original Schoenhut wooden spring-jointed body with holes in feet for posing, wearing original costume comprising red flannel hooded jacket with faux-fur trim, black belt, blue cotton pants, and black leather Schoenhut shoes and gaiters, pipe in mouth, with hook in right hand for attaching reins, with standard incised markings. Condition:

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generally excellent, some minor touch-up on reindeer. Comments: Schoenhut, the Santa Claus with four reindeer was presented in the 1914 Schoenhut catalog with the note, “These goods are not carried in stock and are made to order only”. Only five sets are presently known to exist, several with standard Schoenhut head, and this set and one other having the highly-characterized rare head sculpted exclusively for the set by Schoenhut. Value Points: the extremely rare set is wonderfully-preserved and presented, an indication not only of the marketing outreach of the Schoenhut firm, but also its artistry and imagination. $14,000/18,000

115. Three American Wooden Animals

by Schoenhut 5” (13 cm.) -7”. Each is all hand-carved wood with jointed head and limbs, with original painted finish, including painted eye cat with tail and bell at its neck, glass-eyed bunny with leather ears, and glasseyed poodle with flannel mane, open mouth with painted teeth, and rope tail. Excellent condition. American, Schoenhut, circa 1910. $800/1100

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116. Four Chinese Wooden Door of Hope Dolls Representing Amah with Baby, School Boy, and Groom Each has carved wooden head with defined facial features and hair, the woman with sculpted hair bun, including 11” woman, 5 ½” baby with unique muslin body, and 8” boy; the woman and boy with muslin bodies and wooden hands. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Door of Hope mission dolls, Shanghai, circa 1930, including groom in traditional silk costume, nurse (Amah) with traditional costume, baby with cat cap, silk costume and carried in an embroidered silk sling, and young schoolboy in traditional uniform. Value Points: beautifully preserved dolls with fine carving and wonderfully detailed costumes. $1800/2200

117. Chinese Wooden Kindergarten Child from Door of Hope Mission, Early Period 7” (18 cm.) Carved wooden head with painted locks of hair at the crown, carved and tinted facial features, cloth body and limbs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Door of Hope Mission, circa 1910. Value Points: the rare little child is wearing exceptional original costume with lined tunic under lined cotton apron with pouch pocket, cotton print pants, matching red silk cap and collar with embroidered and fringed details, red cotton slippers with embroidered cat heads at the toes. Ex-collection Mary Sicard. $800/1200

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Chinese Wooden Child “Boy in Silk” from Door of Hope Mission, Early Period 9” (23 cm.)

Carved wooden head with black painted pate, carved and tinted facial features, cloth body and legs, wooden lower arms.

Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: Door of Hope Mission, circa 1910, a folded paper inside costume reads “boy in silk”.

Value Points: the young boy wears original blue silk tunic with cotton lining, silk 119. vest with frog closures, cotton pants, embroidered silk slippers and vibrant purple cap with pompom. Ex-collection Mary Sicard. $900/1200

119. Very Rare Chinese Wooden Manchu Woman from Door of Hope Mission

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120. Extremely Rare Chinese Wooden Imperial Bride with Gold Embroidery

12” (30 cm.) Carved wooden head, carved and painted hair with delicate tendrils of 120. Detail 119. Detail 12” (30 cm.) Carved wooden head, curls onto her forehead, then extended wings of elaborately sculpted hair whose actual design called looped over her ears and forming into a large coiled chignon for the hair to be wrapped around a wooden form, with red decorative held by three gold barrettes and an elaborately woven head scarf, combs, square cut of hair at forehead to indicate matron status, carved carved and tinted facial features, cloth body. Condition: generally and tinted facial features, cloth body, wooden hands. Condition: excellent. Comments: Chinese Door of Hope Mission, circa 1910. generally excellent. Comments: Chinese Door of Hope Mission, circa Value Points: extremely rare model in perfectly preserved condition, 1925. Value Points: rare coiffure and wonderful facial expression, with rare coiffure, and wearing Imperial bridal costume of red silk wearing original red silk kimono with linen lining, green cord edging, tunic and skirt with gold medallion embroidery, red silk under-blouse, trousers, unusual carved wooden feet with painted shoe design and white cotton under-blouse, red silk trousers, tiny red slippers and an carved heels. Ex-Collection Mary Sicard. $1100/1500 elaborately beaded headdress. Ex-Collection Mary Sicard. $900/1200

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122. Rare Pair of Chinese Door of Hope Dolls in Mourning Costume 10” (25 cm.) and 11”. Each has wooden head with black painted hair, the woman’s in tightly-drawn chignon, facial features, firmly-stuffed muslin body with wooden hands. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Chinese Door of Hope Mission, circa 1925. Value Points: impeccablypreserved, the dolls each wear original homespun and sack cloth mourning costumes with rope sash. $700/1000

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121. Very Rare Chinese Wooden Hospital Nurse from Door of Hope Mission, Early Period 11 ½” (29 cm.) Carved wooden head with very distinctive carved coiffure, hair drawn back from the forehead and with tightly woven braid around the back of head, stippling details of hair around the forehead, carved and tinted facial features, cloth body, wooden hands. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Chinese Door of Hope Mission, the nurse was one of the original dolls offered in 1910. Value Points: very rare model with distinctive coiffure, original striped cambric tunic and pants with white pinafore, red emblem on pinafore, black slippers, and having original paper label “A Hospital Nurse”. $1200/1800

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123. Chinese Wooden Doll as Policeman from Door of Hope Mission 12” (30 cm.) Carved wooden head, painted sideparted hair with detailed side-locks, carved and painted facial features with slightly-darkened complexion, tinted eyes and lips, firmly-stuffed muslin body, wooden hands. Condition: generally

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excellent. Comments: Chinese Door of Hope Mission, circa 1920. Value Points: representing a policeman, he is wearing original double-breasted blue serge jacket with white embroidery and brass buttons, trousers, tall black boots, and hat. $700/900

124. Three Chinese Wooden Dolls, Amah and Two Children, from Door of Hope Mission 5” (13 cm.), 7” and 10”. Each has carved wooden head with tinted facial features and painted features, firmly stuffed muslin body, the woman with wooden hands.

Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Chinese Door of Hope mission, circa 1925. Value Points: rare models depicting the caregiver Amah and two small children, each wearing original elaborate multi-layered costume, one child in wrapped bunting, the other on attached back sling. $1800/2200 123.

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125. German Bisque Flapper Lady, Model 401,

by Marseille in Original Couturier Costume 16” (41 cm.) Painted bisque socket head with amber complexion, brown glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, dark brown eye shadow, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, blonde mohair bobbed wig, composition and wooden fully jointed flapper style body with elongated slender torso, arms and legs, feet posed for wearing high heels. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: Armand Marseille Germany A 401 4/0 M. Comments: Marseille, circa 1925. Value Points: unplayed-with condition, the doll wears very elaborate original couturier costume of beads and crystals, with matching headdress, original heeled shoes, mounted on original base. $1100/1300

126. Two German Bisque Miniature Flapper Era Dolls, Model 1078,

by Simon and Halbig in Original Costumes 7” (18 cm.) and 8”. Each has bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, open mouth, four tiny teeth, brunette mohair wig in original bobbed fashion, five-piece paper mache body with long slender torso and limbs, painted shoes and socks. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1078 Simon and Halbig S&H Germany. Comments: circa 1915. Value Points: each doll is wearing its factory original flapper style costume including coat and dress. $600/800

127. French Bisque Lady Doll, Model 238, by SFBJ 125.

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18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass eyes, painted lashes,

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brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth with slight smile, accented lips, four porcelain teeth, brunette mohair wig, French composition and wooden lady body with shapely bosom and tiny waist, elongated slender limbs, antique lingerie. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 238 Paris 4. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1910. Value Points: fine lustrous complexion enhances the wellmodeled characterization, original shapely lady body. $900/1200

128. German Bisque Flapper Lady, Model 1469, by Cuno and Otto Dressel 14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head with heart-shaped face, tiny blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, single-stroke brows, closed mouth, brunette mohair wig in original coiffure, composition and wooden ball-jointed elongated slender flapper body with feet posed for high heels, fine antique costume of the flapper era. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: 1469 C&O D Germany 2. Comments: Dressel, circa 1915.

Value Points: rare model of slender-bodied flapper lady with distinctive facial shape, original body and body finish. $1800/2200

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green, with fitted green bodice, yellow pouf sleeves, yellow full skirt, all over-laid with four layers of diamond-point lappets in alternating green and gold colors, and decorated with ribbons and brass bells, with a matching jester style cap. French, late 19th century, with original labels from the luxurious Paris salon of Au Paradis des Enfants. $400/500

130. Three Early French Candy Containers 2 ½” (6 cm.) basket. Including carton double-lidded market basket with handle, fireplace bellows with gilt paper and blue velvet covers over candy container center, and firm-sided carton top hat with blue edging and blue silk candy sack emerging from the base. Excellent condition. French, circa 1870, a delightful melange of luxury candy boxes. $500/700

129. Extraordinary French Silk Party Costume of the Late 19th Century from Au Paradis des Enfants 16” shoulder width, 17” to waist. 47” overall. To fit adult person, of luxurious silk satin in brilliant colors of daffodil yellow and emerald

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131. Fine Cast Brass Compact with Painted Porcelain Lid 4” (10 cm.) l. lid. The scroll-shaped compact of cast brass frame features mirror on inside lid, engraved brass designs on bottom of exterior, and an exquisitely painted scene in the Watteau romantic style on the front lid, framed by gilt edging. Excellent condition. Late 1800s. $400/500

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132. French All-Bisque Miniature Polichinelle and Articulated Bisque Elephant 3” (8 cm.) All-bisque Polichinelle with defined characteristic humps at front and back and sculpted and decorated classic costume including cap, pin-jointed at shoulders and hips. Along with all-bisque elephant with articulated legs (chip at upper rim of one).

Excellent condition except as noted. French, circa 1885. $400/500

133. Rare French Bisque Bébé, Figure B, by Jules Steiner in Superb Costume 17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, dark blue glass sleep eyes which operate from a lever at back of head, painted lashes, thickly brushstroked brows with feathered detail, roseblushed eye shadow, accented eye corners and nostrils, slightly parted outlined lips, two rows of tiny porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, French composition fully jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: J. Steiner Bte SGDG Paris Fre B 11 (head) (original Steiner label on torso and signed J. Steiner eyes). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1885. Value Points: most endearing boy with beautiful decoration of eyes, wire lever eye movements, original signed body, wonderful teal blue silk costume with elaborate metallic trim, antique boots, carrying brass bugle.

Ex-Collection Lucy Morgan. $4500/5500

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134. Large German All-Bisque Doll, Model 886, by Simon and Halbig

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Bisque swivel head on kidedged bisque torso, large brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth with shaded lips, two square-cut upper teeth and one square-cut lower, blonde mohair wig, pegjointed bisque arms and legs, painted blue socks and black two-strap shoes with sculpted 136. bows. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 886 S 5 H. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890.

Value Points: very beautiful face on the rare large size doll, dramatic eyes enhanced by richly painted brows and lashes, wearing lovely antique costume and bonnet. $1200/1500

135. German Bisque Miniature Doll by Kestner with Rare Body Style 7” (18 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque upper torso to waist, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, peg-jointed bisque arms with cupped and folded fingers, kid body from waist with gusset-jointing at hips and knees. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 111 (head and torso). Comments: Kestner, circa 1880. Value Points: very rare body style on the tiny closed mouth doll. $1200/1500

136. Large German All-Bisque Miniature Doll, Model 133, by Bahr and Proschild with Peach Shoes

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9” (23 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, blue glass eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, slightly-parted lips, four tiny porcelain teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointing at shoulders and hips, painted white stockings and peach heeled shoes with little ankle bows,

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lovely costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 133.

Comments: Germany, circa 1885, Bras and Proschild. Value Points: rare model, especially in this size, with very choice bisque and painting, carrying little all-bisque French lilliputian doll in original costume. $1200/1700

137. Beautiful German All-Bisque Miniature Doll in Fine Antique Costume 8” (20 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, large brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted blue ribbed stockings, black two-strap shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 0. Comments: Germany, circa 1885. Value Points: especially beautiful facial modeling and painting, exquisite antique costume. $1200/1800

138. Petite German Bisque Child Doll by Kestner with Her Two Favorite All-Bisque Dolls 11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes,

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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: 6. Comments: Kestner, circa 1890. Value Points: very choice bisque and painting, original wig, pate, body, body finish, lovely antique costume and carrying two German all-bisque miniature dolls in antique costumes, one with glass eyes and yellow painted boots. $800/1200

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139. Endearing German Bisque Googly, Model 241,

by Marseille 9” (23 cm.) Bisque socket head with round plump face, blue glass sleep and sideglancing eyes, painted lashes, one-stroke brows, tiny nose with accented nostrils, tiny closed mouth with impish expression, accent line between the lips, brunette mohair wig, five-piece composition body with chubby torso, side-hip jointing of legs. Condition: generally excellent. Mark: 241 0. Comments: Marseille, circa 1916. Value Points: rare little model with most endearing expression, original body and body finish, wonderful antique romper suit. $1200/1500

140. German Bisque Topknot Googly, 240, by Marseille, Size 0 10” (25 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head with cherubic-like facial shape, bald pate excepting a well-defined topknot, forelock and side curls, blue glass sleep and side-glancing round googly eyes, painted short curly lashes, one-stroke brows, tiny button nose, closed mouth with impish smile, five-piece composition toddler body with chubby tummy. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 240 0.

Comments: Marseille, circa 1915, the painted hair version of their Kewpie lookalike googly. Value Points: the mischievous googly is made appealing by a very gentle expression, finest bisque and painting, wonderful antique blue cotton dress with hand-made lace. Ex-collection Nikki Kvitka. $2800/3500

141. German All-Bisque Googly, Model 405,

by Strobel and Wilkin 5” (13 cm.) One-piece all-bisque head, torso and legs, loop-jointed arms, brown

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glass side-glancing googly eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, thin line closed mouth, brunette mohair wig, bare feet, one-piece play suit. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: SW & Co. 405 12. Comments: Strobel and Wilkin, circa 1915. Value Points: rare model with endearing expression. $400/600

142. Petite German Bisque “Just Me”

by Marseille with Original Unique Body 8” (20 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep and sideglancing round eyes, painted lashes, one-stroke brows, accented nostrils, tiny closed mouth, blonde fleecy mohair wig, composition body with jointing at shoulders and hips, modeled bent right elbow. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Just Me Registered Germany A 310/10/0 M. Comments: Marseille, circa 1928. Value Points: charming small size, original body, wig and costume. $500/700

143. German Bisque “Mein Liebling”, Model 117, by Kammer and Reinhardt 14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, small blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils and

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eye corners, closed mouth with slightly-downcast lips, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball jointed body, wearing pretty antique dress with lace trim, undergarments, shoes and socks. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 117 36. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, Mein Liebling, circa 1912. Value Points: rare size of the wistful-faced child with exemplary bisque, fine lustrous patina of complexion, original body and body finish, original wig, lovely presence. $2500/2800

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by Kammer and Reinhardt 20” (51 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass flirtyeyes, dark eyeliner, mohair lashes, painted curly lashes, short brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth with shaded and outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed flapper style body with side-hip jointing and slender legs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 117 n Germany 53. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912, their flirty-eyed open mouth variation of the beloved Mein Liebling. Value Points: finest bisque and painting, decorative highlight glaze on lips, original mohair wig, body, body finish, antique costume. $1100/1500

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144. German Bisque Character, Model 100, with Rare Glass Eyes

by Kammer and Reinhardt 11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, small blue glass sleep eyes, fringed upper lashes, one-stroke angled brows, closed mouth modeled as though open with shaded lips, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition bent limb baby body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 28. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912, the rare glass-eyed variation of the firm’s 100 art character model. Value Points: especially fine detail of modeling defining laughter lines and crinkles. $700/900

145. German Mohair Early Teddy Bear

by Steiff 10” (25 cm.) Champagne-colored mohair teddy with swivel head, black shoe-button eyes, brown embroidered nose, jointing at shoulders and hips, felt paw pads, brown embroidered claws. Overall good condition, paw pads not original, mohair sparse on ears. Germany, Steiff, early 1900s. $600/900

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147. German Mohair Teddy Bear Purse 9” (23 cm.) Golden brown mohair teddy bear with swivel head, pronounced snout with black embroidered nose, black shoe-button eyes, jointed limbs, felt paw pads, embroidered claws, the back of torso constructed with metal clasp for use as purse, with leather shoulder strap. Very good/excellent, wear to one paw pad. Germany, circa 1920s. $700/900

148. German Bisque Art Character, 112, by Kammer and Reinhardt, Rare Glass-Eyed Variation 18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, small brown glass sleep eyes with

defined upper eyelids, thick upper eyeliner and fringe-painted upper lashes, one-stroke tapered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth modeled with slightly-parted lips as though about to speak, defined space between the lips, two painted upper teeth, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R 112 46. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912, from the firm’s art character series.

Value Points: rarest glass-eyed variation of the sought-after model, with superb modeling especially around the mouth, finest bisque with gleaming complexion and lustrous lips, original body and body finish, fine antique body. $4000/5000

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150. German Brown-Complexioned All-Bisque Miniature by Kuhnlenz in Original Costume

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149. Large German All-Bisque Brown-Complexioned Doll, Model 61.23, by Gebruder Kuhnlenz 9” (23 cm.) Brown-complexioned bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, large brown glass eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with full lips, black fleecy mohair wig, peg-jointed at shoulders and hips, bare feet. Condition: generally excellent, few small flakes at front upper torso rim. Marks: 61.23 (head, torso and arms). Comments: Gebruder Kuhnlenz, circa 1900. Value Points: fine flawless facial complexion, wearing original costume. $600/800

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7” (18 cm.) All-bisque doll with light brown complexion, swivel head, black glass eyes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full lips, black mohair wig, peg-jointing at shoulders and hips, bisque bare feet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 61-11. Comments: Gebruder Kuhnlenz, circa 1890. Value Points: all-original doll with rare complexion, original costume denoting Eastern royalty. $600/800

151. Large German Black-Complexioned All-Bisque, Model 61-19, by Kuhnlenz 8” (20 cm.) All-bisque doll with ebony black complexion, swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, black glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth, black fleecy wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 61-19 made in Germany (head, arms and legs). Comments: Gebruder Kuhnlenz, circa 1900. Value Points: very fine flawless

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152. Large German Black-Complexioned All-Bisque, Model 61-19, by Kuhnlenz 8” (20 cm.) All-bisque doll with ebony black complexion, swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, black glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth, black fleecy wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, silk costume.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 61-19 made in Germany (head, arms and legs). Comments: Gebruder Kuhnlenz, circa 1900. Value Points: very rare all-bisque model especially in this larger size, with flawless complexion and painting, lovely silk costume. $1200/1500

153. Two German All-Bisque Brown-Complexioned Dolls

by Gebruder Kuhnlenz including Rare Tiny Size 7” (18 cm.) and 3”. Each is light brown-complexioned all-bisque with swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, black glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth, black fleecy wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 61-17 made in Germany (larger doll). Comments: Gebruder Kuhnlenz, circa 1900. Value Points: rare light brown complexion variation, holding a very rare tiny size of the same model. $900/1200

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and outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate, Steiner composition fully jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sie C 5 (head) J. St. (and caduceus sign on torso).

Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1884. Value Points: compelling gentle expression on the plumpfaced child with soft rosy blush on cheeks, chin and eyelids, finest bisque, original body and body finish, beautiful antique costume. $3600/4200

155. Rare German Pull-Toy of Little Girl in Carriage

154. Beautiful French Bisque Child, Series C,

by Jules Steiner in Fine Antique Costume 23” (58 cm.) Bisque socket head with plump round face, very full cheeks, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, very dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and fringed brows, rose-blushed eye shadow, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded

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10” (25 cm.)

Seated in a wireframed wickerwrapped carriage with four spoked wheels and lace cover is a bisque head doll with brown glass eyes, painted lashes and brows, slightlyparted lips, tiny porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig, wearing antique costume. When pulled along, the doll waves her arms up and down, activated by the hidden mechanism below the carriage.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 939 S 1 H (doll). Comments: maker unknown, circa 1885, with original bisque head by Simon and Halbig. Value Points: charming toy with beautiful rare-to-find bisque doll. $700/900

156. French Bisque Bébé, Figure C, by Jules Steiner 12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading, painted lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate, French composition fullyjointed body. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: Figure C No 2/0 Steiner Bte SGDG (head) Le Petit Parisienne Bébé Steiner (body). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1889.

Value Points: beautifully-achieved classic shy expression of early Steiner bébés, fine complexion and painting, original body and body finish, original factory chemise and shoes signed Grand Bazaar. $3400/3800

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157. Petite French Bisque Bébé, Figure A,

by Jules Steiner 10” (25 cm.) Bisque socket head, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate, French composition fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: J. Steiner Bte SGDG Paris Fre A 3 (head) Le Petite Parisienne (body). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1890. Value Points: beautiful facial painting with delicate blush of eye shadow and cheeks, original body and body finish, antique costume. $2100/2500

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8” (20 cm.) The pressed tin carriage with embossed wicker design on the sides has original cream painted finish, gilt accents, four spoked wheels, metal handle and wooden hand grip, by Maerklin. In the carriage is a miniature all-bisque doll with glass inset eyes, closed mouth, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, wearing antique baby gown and bonnet. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1900. $700/900

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160. German All-Bisque Mignonette with Rare Orange Stockings Attributed to Simon and Halbig 6” (15 cm.) Solid domed bisque swivel head on kidedged bisque torso, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed 159.

159. French Bisque Bébé, Series A,

by Jules Steiner, with Lever Sleep Eyes 14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head with plump rounded face, blue glass sleep eyes which operate from wire lever at back of head, painted lashes, brushstroked brows with feathered detail, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with prim small lips defined by pronounced outline, pierced ears, blonde lambswool wig, Steiner composition fully jointed body with straight wrists, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sie A 0 (incised) Steiner SGDG Paris Bourgouin (red ink script) (black caduceus stamp on torso). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1882. Value Points: rare early Steiner bébé with wonderful demure expression, finest bisque and soft subtle blush, original body and body finish. $4200/4700 161.

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bisque arms and legs, painted coral/orange stockings and black two-strap shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: attributed to Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: very rare model, unusual stockings, beautiful antique burgundy silk gown. $1200/1500

161. French Leather Necessaire with Gloves and Fan 4” (10 cm.) Firm-sided domed miniature trunk with leather cover is fitted with accessories such as comb and brush, and various accessories including perfume bottles. Also included is a pair of pale green kidskin gloves and miniature folding fan with painted scene. Excellent condition. French, circa 1880. $500/700

162. Beautiful Early French Bisque Bébé

by Emile Jumeau with Signed Shoes 15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight spiral threaded eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve-blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows with feathered detail, accented nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 5 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1880. Value Points: especially beautiful painting around the eyes, original body and body finish, lovely antique costume including signed Jumeau shoes. $3800/4500

163. French Accessories for Bébé Jumeau 3” (8 cm.) l. shoes. Including firm-sided burgundy velvet bonnet with burgundy silk ribbons and feather, fully lined; along with French woven double-lidded basket with handle, 4”w. lavish white fur muff with ermine tips, in original carton lidded box; and black leather shoes with brown edging and brown side bows, incised “Bébé Jumeau Depose 6”. Excellent condition. French, circa 1885. $500/700

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blushed eye shadow, arched feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with pale accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Pierre-François Jumeau, circa 1875. Value Points: beautiful face with fine quality of bisque. $1200/1500

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164. Petite French Bisque Bébé E.J., Size 3,

by Emile Jumeau in Original Costume 12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fullyjointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose E 3 J (head, and artist checkmarks) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1885. Value Points: lovely wideeyed bébé, original body and body finish, wearing original rose silk dress and matching bonnet. $3200/3800

165. French Bisque Portrait Poupée Head

by Pierre-François Jumeau 5 ½” (14 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, dark painted lashes, mauve-

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All-bisque doll with swivel head on kidedged bisque torso, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, single-stroke brows, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white stockings with black two-strap shoes.

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generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1882. Value Points: brilliant cobalt blue eyes accentuate the delicate complexion, antique silk costume, bonnet. $700/1000

167. Enchanting French Bisque Bébé Jumeau with Splendid Eyes, Size 1 9” (23 cm.) Bisque socket head, very large pale blue glass paperweight inset eyes, lushly-painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, wearing beautiful silk dress with lace yoke, undergarments, socks, shoes, bonnet. Condition: generally excellent, original body finish with typical scuffing. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 1 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1888. Value Points: rare size 1 bébé with especially pleasing pale complexion enhanced by splendid eyes. $4500/5500

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168. French Bisque Doll by Jumeau with Original Lady Body 19” (48 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, lush painted dark lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette hand-tied human hair wig over cork pate, French lady-shaped composition and wooden fullyjointed body with ample bosom and tiny waist, antique lingerie.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 8 (and artist checkmarks, head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body).

Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1888. Value Points: beautiful painting of lashes and brows, fine creamy bisque, rare original body and body finish. $2800/3200

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169. Early Muslin Gown with Soutache Embroidery for Lady Doll For plump bodied lady doll about 22”-23”. 11” waist. 5” shoulder width. Of finely woven muslin the gown features rounded neckline, short capelet sleeves overlaid by bretelle edges, fitted waist, very full skirt and lavish overall brown soutache embroidery. Excellent condition. Circa 1860. $400/500

170. French White Pique Gown with Soutache Embroidery For 16” poupée of 1860 era. Of white ribbed pique, gown features a rounded neck with lace edging, unusual pouf sleeves with capped detailing full skirt, fitted waist, hook and eye closure at back, and well-detailed soutache embroidery. Excellent condition. French, circa 1860. $400/500

171. French Bisque Poupée Head Attributed to Louis Doleac 4” (10 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass enamel eyes with spiral threading and darker iris rims, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate. Marks: L. 1 Depose D. Comments: French, circa 1865, attributed to Doleac. Value Points: distinctive portrait-like face with fine delicate complexion. $1200/1500

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172. Very Rare Early German AllBisque Doll with Brown Sculpted Hair 5” (13 cm.) Bisque swivel head on bisque torso, brown sculpted hair drawn behind her modeled ears in short pageboy curls, black painted headband, blue glass inset eyes, feathered brows, lashes, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, bare feet, antique costume.

Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1870. Value Points: very rare model with beautifully sculpted brown hair, glass eyes. $1200/1500

173. German Bisque Lady Doll with Kid-Over-Wooden Articulated Body by Simon and Halbig 15” (38 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, small blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, lightly-feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, auburn mohair wig, kid-over-wooden body with swivel waist, dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips, and knees, bisque lower arms, wearing lovely antique white pique

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gown, undergarments, leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1880. Value Points: rare early model with finest bisque and complexion, original rare body. $2200/2800

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174. Very Rare Pair of German Bisque Heads as Display Models for Spa

175. German Bisque Flapper Lady, 1159,

by Simon and Halbig

11” (28 cm.) Each is a bisque shoulder head bust of an adult woman with sculpted light brown hair arranged in topknot with softly waved up-swept curls, blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and fringed brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with sculpted teeth between the shaded lips, sculpted ears; one head is depicted with flawless healthy complexion, the other as spotted. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1900, the heads were created as before and after publicity models for German spas depicting the healthy look achieved after visiting the spa. Value Points: rare models with fine sculpting, rich decorative glaze. $1400/1800

13” (33 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, slightly-parted lips, four porcelain teeth, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition slender body jointed at shoulders and hips, elongated arms and legs, feet modeled for high heels, flapper dress, cloche hat and heels. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1159 Simon & Halbig S&H 5. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1915.

Value Points: excellent bisque, original body and body finish. $700/900

176. Rare German Bisque Lady Doll with Sculpted Diadem and Earrings 20” (51 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead with elongated throat, blonde sculpted hair, arranged curls at the forehead and with deeply looped curl at the back of head held with black hair band, topped by gold lustre diadem, painted facial features, outlined blue painted eyes, brows, closed mouth, sculpted gilttipped earrings, muslin stitch-jointed body, leather arms, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: rare lustre diadem, sculpted earrings. Ex-collection Lydia Richter. $600/800

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Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: with rare painted fingerless pink gloves and matching painted pink one-strap shoes and white socks with pink edging. $300/400 177.

177. German Bisque Lady Doll, Model 1159,

by Simon and Halbig 21” (53 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lower lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed lady body with defined bosom and shapely waist. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1159 S&H dep 9 (head) Hrinrich Handwerck (body.

Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1900. Value Points: rare lady body, original wig, lovely antique costume in the Edwardian manner. $1100/1300

178. Two German All-Bisque Children with Variations of Costume and Hair 4” (10 cm.) and 5” Each is one-piece all-bisque posed standing with arms outstretched, each with blonde sculpted hair waved softly from face and with painted facial features; the larger with painted black hair band and sculpted costume of school dress with pinafore apron, orange boots; and the smaller as little boy with blue tunic, red neck bow, black boots. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1880. Value Points: intriguing comparison of variations of costume and hair on identical models. $400/500

179. Early German All-Bisque with Rare Painted Gloves 6” (15 cm.) One-piece all-bisque doll posed standing with outstretched arms, sculpted blonde hair peeking from under the brim of a yellow sunbonnet with pink streamers, painted facial features, sculpted and painted costume.

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180. Two Rare Matching German All-Bisque Dolls with Lustre Boots and Size Variation 2” (5 cm.) and 5”. Each is all-bisque with one-piece head, torso and legs, pinjointed arms, each with identically sculpted and painted hair and costume, with blonde sculpted curly hair with black hair band, painted facial features, sculpted white tunic with blue borders, purple luster boots.

Condition: larger has imperceptible re-glue at neck, otherwise excellent.

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181. German Bisque Lady Doll with Rare Sculpted Hair and Bodice, Glass Eyes 14” (36 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead, blonde sculpted hair in unusual up-swept rolled curls with black bow at the crown, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, Dresden ruffles and painted decorations on shoulderplate, (new) muslin stitch-jointed body, bisque lower limbs, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1880. Value Points: rarity factors include unusual coiffure, sculpted bodice and glass eyes. $800/1100

182. German Bisque Lady with Dresden Ornaments and Glass Eyes by C.F. Kling

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22” (56 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead of lady, sculpted brown hair with arranged poufs of curls at sides and back of head and clusters of tiny curls at each side of forehead, with decorative blue hair bow, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, pierced ears, sculpted decoration of shoulderplate includes Dresden ruffles and gilt-edged beading, with painted blue edging. Condition: generally excellent, two light hairlines at back shoulderplate. Comments: Germany, attributed to C.F. Kling, circa 1870.

Value Points: rarity factors include brown hair, pierced ears, glass eyes and very fancily decorated bodice. $500/700

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183. Five Chinese Wooden Men Dolls from Door of Hope Mission in Original Costumes

184. Chinese Wooden Elderly Man from Door of Hope Mission

11” (28 cm.) Each has carved wooden head with well-defined facial features, painted black hair, painted black pupils and brows, shaded lips, defined ears, muslin firmly stuffed body, wooden hands.

Condition: excellent. Comments: circa 1920, from the Chinese Door of Hope Mission; the costumes were created by the homeless women and children who were given a home and sustenance by the mission.

Value Points: pristine condition of the rare models representing various occupations and social classes of the era, each with original accessories. $1200/1700

11” (28 cm.) Carved wooden head depicting an elderly man with deeply incised wrinkles on forehead and cheek bones, tinted facial features, high domed forehead, painted black pate with defined thinness of hair, cloth body. Condition: generally excellent, queue missing. Comments: Chinese Door of Hope Mission, the figure depicts an elderly man, circa 1925. Value Points: rare model with very fine carving details, wearing original burgundy brocade silk robe, trousers, slippers, and black brocade jacket. $500/800

185. Chinese Wooden Elderly Woman from Door of Hope Mission 10” (25 cm.) Carved wooden head depicting an elderly woman with deeply incised wrinkles on forehead and cheek bones, tinted facial features, painted black arranged in coiled chignon at back

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of head and with defined thinness of hair, cloth body. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: Chinese Door of Hope Mission, the figure depicts an elderly woman, circa 1925. Value Points: finely carved details lend a serene expression to the well-preserved doll, wearing original burgundy silk tunic with black, black skirt, trousers. $500/800

186. Three Outstanding Chinese Door of Hope Dolls with Rare Details 11” (28 cm.) lady. Each has carved wooden head with painted brows, eyes, nostrils and lips, and unusually detailed painting of hair, muslin body with wooden hands.

Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Door of Hope Mission dolls, circa 1930, included are Young Lady of high social rank with elaborately carved hair in bobbed fashion waved behind the highly carved ears and decorated with four painted red flowers and leaves, wearing pale rose silk embroidered costume; and two 8” girls, one a Schoolgirl with unusually sculpted bangs and barrette, wearing cotton suit and matching slippers, and other in in best silk costume with very elaborate headdress and false hair. Value Points: three rare models with superb original details of hair and costume. $1200/1500

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

188. Chinese Wooden Young Lady with Rare Coiffure and Young Boy by Door of Hope

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10 ½” (27 cm.) Carved wooden head, painted and carved hair with unusual combmarked outlined oval of hair at the center forehead, stippled hair at the forehead, carved coiled chignon at the nape, cloth body, wooden hands. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Chinese Door of Hope Mission, circa 1910, wearing original aqua silk tunic with coral trim over cotton shirt, black cotton

190. Two Chinese Wooden Door of Hope Men Including Buddhist Monk 11” (28 cm.) Each has carved wooden head with sculpted and lightly tinted facial features, defined sculpting of ears, cloth body. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Chinese Door of Hope Mission dolls, circa 1930. Value Points: included is Buddhist Monk with impressed holes in bald pate, and young man with fully-lined blue brocade silk tunic over pale blue silk pants and with matching jacket, black painted pate and long braided queue. $700/900

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skirt with trim, cotton print trousers, and linen slippers.

Value Points: very rare model with most distinctive coiffure, and rare costume. Included is 6” young boy with carved wooden head, painted hair, wearing original rose silk tunic and vest with elaborate silk toggle buttons. $800/1100

189. Two Chinese Wooden Men from Door of Hope Mission 11” (28 cm.) Each having carved wooden head, sculpted facial features with deeply-defined eye sockets, painted black brows, carved definition of philtrum and nostrils, closed mouth with tinted lips, cloth body, wooden lower arms. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Chinese Door of Hope Mission dolls, circa 1920, including priest with distinctive carving. Value Points: the rare priest model with distinctive carving at bald pate, and man in blue silk robe with black vest, black painted pate and long queue, each wearing multilayered original costume $600/900

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191. Sonneberg Bisque Asian Child with Unique Body 11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head with amber-tinted complexion, narrow brown glass inset eyes in slanted eye cuts, curved black brows, black eyeliner, painted lashes, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, black mohair queue, composition and wooden fully-jointed body with sculpted heeled shoes having upturned toes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 0. Comments: Sonneberg, mystery maker, circa 1885. Value Points: very fine quality of bisque and luminous amber complexion, expressive features, original body and body finish, antique costume. $800/1100

192. Three Miniature Asian Bisque Dolls Including Lilliputians 4” (10 cm.) and 2 ½”. Including German amber tinted bisque child with distinctively painted side-slant eyes and brows, closed mouth, five-piece paper mache body, painted shoes; along with pair of French all-bisque Lilliputians depicting Asian couple with amber-tinted complexion and distinctive painting of eyes, the man with moustache, bald pate and

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long queue, and the woman with sculpted topknot with hair comb, each wearing factory original silk costume. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: circa 1895. Value Points: distinctive detailing of painted features and complexion, original costumes. $700/900

193. German All-Bisque Miniature Doll as Asian Child with Miniature Rickshaw and Dolls

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5” (13 cm.) Bisque swivel head on bisque torso, jointed arms and legs, large blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, closed mouth, wearing very elaborate original silk Asian costume with matching shoes and coiffe.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 132.

Comments: Germany, circa 1900. Value Points: exceptional detail of the alloriginal costumed doll; along with a very fine antique miniature 196. rickshaw with passenger and driver, composed of synthetic ivory or bone, and excellent painted details. $600/900

194. German All-Bisque Miniature as Asian Child in Fine Silk Costume 6” (15 cm.) Amber-tinted bisque swivel head on matching bisque torso, slanted brown glass inset eyes, one-stroke dark brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, tiny closed mouth, pegjointed bisque arms and legs, painted blue slippers and white stockings. Condition: generally excellent, small chip on rim of right upper leg. Marks: 1. Value Points: beautiful antique silk costume with embroidery and elaborate matching coiffe. $800/1000

195. French All-Bisque Mignonette Depicting Asian Lady 5” (13 cm.) Amber-tinted bisque swivel head on matching bisque slender torso, heart-shaped face, angled brown glass eyes, one-stroke curved brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth upturned lips at corners, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, bare feet, costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1. Comments: French, circa 1882. Value Points: rare portrait of Asian woman with distinctive modeling and complexion. $800/1100

196. Rare German All-Bisque Miniature Doll Depicting Asian Baby

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7” (18 cm.) Amber-tinted bisque swivel head with rounded childlike shape on kid-edged bisque torso, brown glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, single-stroke brows, closed mouth with outlined lips in smiling expression, row of painted teeth, black mohair baby wig with velvet pom-pom decorations, loop-jointed bent bisque arms and legs with amber complexion.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 17./T6 (head and limbs). Comments: mystery maker, Germany, circa 1912. Value Points: very rare all-bisque model with finest quality of bisque and decoration, original silk costume and headdress. $1200/1500

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197. 19th Century Five-Panel Lithophane Lamp 18” (46 cm.) Brass and marble base originally designed for use with candle supports a metal framed five-panel shade, each shade of cast porcelain lithophane depicting a childhood scene, and designed that, when back-lit, the detailed images are revealed.

Excellent condition, later electrified. Circa 1875. $700/900

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and sugar bowl, along with a pair of porcelain figurines of man and woman in traditional country style costumes. Excellent condition. Late 1800s. $400/500

198. Miniature Hepplewhite Tea Table with Accessories

199. German Bisque Lady Doll with Sculpted Hair in Rare Brown Color

4” (10 cm.) h. table. The walnut round tea table in the Hepplewhite style with elegantly shaped legs displays a silver tea service comprising lidded tea pot on stand, lidded creamer

9” (23 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead, brown sculpted hair with ringlet curls at forehead and long ringlet

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curls onto shoulders, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, brown brows, closed mouth, cloth muslin stitch-jointed body, bisque lower limbs, black painted boots. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: rare rich brown hair color, lovely antique costume. $600/800

200. 19th Century Miniature Burled Wooden Secretary Desk 6 ½” (17 cm.) h. Of fine maple wood with burled walnut drawer veneers, onyx drawer pulls, shaped apron, and hinged fall front which opens to elaborately-fitted interior with parquet inlay floor. Excellent condition. Late 1800s, very fine craftsmanship and woods. $900/1300

201. German Bisque Lady Doll with Distinguished Pose 19” (48 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead with oval face and strong elongated throat, sculpted blonde hair with arranged horizontal curls at crown forming into ringlet curls that fall onto her shoulders, blue hair bow, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, closed mouth, pierced ears, cloth stitch-jointed body, bisque lower limbs, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: distinguished pose beautifully contrasts with her softly curled coiffure. $600/900

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202. Five German All-Bisque Dolls in Sculpted Playsuits 5” (13 cm.) -8”. Each is all-bisque with sculpted and painted facial features and hair, including girl with jointed arms, unusual beach ensemble with matching cap; small boy

with sailor costume and cap, having jointed arms and legs; larger one-piece boy with beach costume in the mariner style and beach hat; boy with jointed arms and unusual beach ensemble; and smaller one-piece doll with white romper suit and blue leggings. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: Germany, circa 1890. Value Points: wonderful group of sculpted costume dolls which indicate the wide variety of models which were created. $800/1000

203. Three German All-Bisque Articulated Bears 3” (8 cm.) Each is all-bisque with textured sculpting to simulate bear fur, one-piece head and torso, pin-jointed limbs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1900, although of the same model, the bears are painted in three various ways (including one with painted costume) to present variety. Value Points: soughtafter all-bisque bears are most intriguing as varietal study group. $500/700

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204. Large German AllBisque Doll, Model 150,

by Kestner with Original Label 10” (25 cm.) All-bisque doll with one-piece head and torso, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, brunette mohair wig, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs, knee-high blue ribbed stockings, black one-strap shoes, antique romper suit. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: 150.5 (head and arms).

Comments: Kestner, circa 1910.

Value Points: rare large size, very choice bisque, with original Kestner crown and streamer label on chest. $600/900

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11” (28 cm.) One-piece bisque head and torso, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, open mouth, four tiny porcelain teeth, dimpled chin, blonde mohair wig, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white stockings and brown two-strap shoes with black bows. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: 130 14 (head and arms) 14 (legs). Comments: Kestner, circa 1910. Value Points: rare large size, fine antique costume. $600/800

206. German Bisque Miniature Pup and Teddy Bear by Steiff 3” (8 cm.) Each is mohair with swivel head, one a seated pup with amber glass eyes and embroidered snout, with Steiff metal button in ear; the other a teddy with jointed limbs, black bead eyes, and embroidered snout. Very good condition. Germany, Steiff. $300/400

207. Three German All-Bisque Novelty Easter Eggs 2 ½” (6 cm.) Each is one-piece all-bisque egg decorated as though a baby head emerging from the egg shell on one side, and the baby’s back side and feet emerging on the other. Excellent condition.

Germany, circa 1900. $300/400

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Machine a Coudre” in gilt lettering on the lid, hinges open to never-removed original contents centered by a tin toy sewing machine which is surrounded by ribbon-wrapped fabrics, threads, trims, buttons, and an instruction manual for teaching children to sew. The inside lid of the box is fitted with white pique bébé costume still tied to original backing. Contents are excellent, box is sturdy but paper cover is worn.

French, circa 1890. $600/900

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German Tin Lithographed Toy Sewing Machine in Store Box 4” (10 cm.) The heavy tinplate toy sewing machine with gilt accented black 208.

208. French Sewing Presentation “Confection Layette” with Toy Sewing Machine 16” (41 cm.) x 11” box. A firm-sided box labeled “Confection Layette

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finish, labeled “Favorite” and marked Prussia on the side, is presented in original box along with instructions; the lid of the box has lithographed scene of mother and child with doll, and the inside lid indicates its original sale from “The Broadway Toy Shop” of New York.

Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1890. $300/400

210. Three German All-Bisque Dolls including Babies in Buntings 6” (15 cm.) Each is all bisque with painted facial features, including girl with brunette mohair wig, and unusual painted pink boots with black tips, along with two bisque babies posed in bisque bunting wraps, one presented as a lid for trinket box below. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1890. $300/400

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211. German All-Bisque Baby in Layette with Costumes 7” (18 cm.) 24”h. of basket. Presented within a lidded wicker basket on legs is an all-bisque baby with painted hair and facial features, jointing of all-bisque arms and legs, bare feet, wearing antique gown and bonnet. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: Germany, circa 1915. Value Points: the basket lid hinges open to reveal well-fitted contents comprising additional baby garments and accessories, and further accessories are arranged on the bottom shelf. $600/800

212. German Bisque Child with Closed Mouth by Kestner 27” (69 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body, antique costume.

Condition: generally excellent, very faint hairline behind left ear. Comments: Kestner, circa 1885. Value Points: finest quality of bisque and painting, original body and body finish. $700/900

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213. German All-Bisque Bonnie Babe by Averill with Painted Blue Shoes 6 ½” (17 cm.) All-bisque toddler character, sculpted solid dome with modeled brown hair, forelock curls, brown glass sleep eyes, open mouth with smiling expression, dimpled cheeks, bisque torso, loopjointed bisque arms and legs, painted white socks and blue shoes. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: Germany, the model Bonnie Babe designed by Georgene Averill and commissioned by Borgfeldt, circa 1920. Value Points: wonderful detail of sculpting on cheeks of smiling child, with original paper label “Bonnie Babe, copr by Georgene Averill...”, antique costume. $500/700

214. Two German All-Bisque Characters “Baby Bo-Kaye” and “Bonnie Babe” 4 ½” (11 cm.) Each is all-bisque with solid domed swivel head, painted short brown hair, tiny blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, loop-jointing at shoulders and hips, painted white socks and one-strap shoes, antique costume; one with fretful closed mouth and pink shoes, the other with smiling open mouth with teeth, blue shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Baby Bo-Kaye, designed by Joseph Kallus, and Bonnie Babe designed by Georgene Averill, circa 1925, the dolls were from the series of American artist dolls represented by George Borgfeldt, and commissioned from German doll firms.

Value Points: delightful pair of characters with choice modeling and bisque. $600/800

215. Three German All-Bisque Amusing Characters by Recknagel

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4” (10 cm.) Each is one-piece allbisque character posed in variation of whimsical manner, each with painted

hair, facial features, painted shoes and socks. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: P43 (or P47) Germany. Comments: Recknagel, circa 1915. Value Points: rarely found delightful trio notable not only for facial expressions but also for body poses. $500/600

216. German All-Bisque Doll with Original Costume 7” (18 cm.) All-bisque with one-piece bisque head and torso, the head tucked modestly into her chest, blue glass sleep eyes, single stroke brows, closed mouth with two beaded teeth, brunette mohair wig, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted socks and brown one-strap shoes.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Made in Germany. Comments: circa 1920.

Value Points: most appealing shy pose, fine quality of bisque, store-original organdy dress and matching bonnet. $400/500

217. German All-Bisque Moritz and Bisque Articulated Bulldog 4” (10 cm.) doll. 2 ½” bulldog. All-bisque character with one-piece head and torso, sculpted brown hair with curly topknot and side curls, painted facial features, blue side-glancing eyes, wide smile on closed mouth, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs, pointy index fingers, painted shoes and socks. Condition: generally excellent.

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Comments: Germany, circa 1915, the doll depicts Moritz of the Katzenjammer series. Value Points: well-rendered mischievous imp enhanced by his companion brown bisque bulldog with painted features and collar and pin-jointed legs. $500/700

218. Rare German Bisque Character with Unique Expression, Model 926,

by Mystery Maker 15” (38 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, sculpted hair with forelock curl, small blue glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, lightly-tinted brows, open mouth with sculpted tongue tip at lower lip, row of porcelain upper teeth, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing, antique costume. Marks: Germany 926 1. Comments: Germany, mystery maker, possibly Porzellanfabrick Mergensgereuth. Value Points: rare model enhanced by very fine quality of bisque and sculpting, enchanting expression, original body and body finish. $800/1100 217.

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219. French Bisque Crying Character, Model 233, by SFBJ 18” (46 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, sculpted hair with welldefined forelock, very narrow blue glass inset eyes, brown painted lashes, slightly modeled brown brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth modeled as though wide open and wailing, sculpted tongue, upper and lower beaded teeth, French composition and wooden fully jointed toddler body with sidehip jointing, nice antique romper suit. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: SFBJ 233 Paris 6 (head). Comments: SFBJ, circa 1912. Value Points: especially fine sculpting with deeply impressed laughter crinkles around the eyes and mouth, original body and body finish. $1100/1300

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220. French Miniature Luggage and Baskets 4” (10 cm.) Included are three various woven market baskets. Two with hinged lids and double handles, along with two firm-sided leather covered trunks with wooden straps, one with steamer labels.

Excellent condition.

French, late 1800s. $500/700

221. French Miniature Parlor Games and Bisque Polichinelle

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3” (8 cm.) Polichinelle.

Included is game box with checkerboard top (no

contents), game box with slate top containing game chips, Loto game with gilt lettered box, and walnut box with slide lid containing dominoes.

With allbisque Polichinelle with sculpted hump back and stomach.

French, circa 1890. $400/500

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222. Tiny French Bisque Art Character, Model 247, by SFBJ, Size 4/0 7” (18 cm.)

Bisque socket head, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, brunette mohair wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, lovely costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 247 Paris 5/0. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1915. Value Points: rare tiny size of the character model with fine luminous bisque. $800/1100

223. French Bisque Fretful Character, Model 252, by SFBJ from their Art Character Series 13” (33 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lashes, short stroke brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with lips pursed in fretful manner, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden fully-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 252 Paris 4. Comments: SFBJ, circa

1915. Value Points: endearing expression with detailed modeling of expression around the eyes and mouth, fine gleaming patina, original body and body finish. $1200/1600

224. French Bisque Art Character with Fretful Expression, Model 252, by SFBJ, Size 0 9” (23 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, lightly tinted brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with pursed fretful lips, blonde mohair wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, hands repainted.

Marks: SFBJ 252 Paris 0. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1912. Value Points: rare size 0, especially choice bisque with gleaming patina. $1100/1500

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225. Italian Felt Character Girl in Colorful Traditional Costume

The two-piece ensemble comprises vibrant red felt coat with black piping and accents, grey collar and cuffs, and woolly plush

11” (28 cm.) Pressed and painted felt swivel head with very plump cheeks and chin, large pale blue painted upper-glancing eyes, short painted lashes, brows, closed mouth with pouting expression, brunette mohair wig, jointed felt arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Lenci (paper label with ink notation PF 342). Lenci (cloth label inside skirt). Comments: Lenci, 1940s. Value Points: wonderful expression, vibrant costume of black felt with colorful flowers, red-edged organdy apron and sleeves, matching organdy petticoat, pants, wooden sole shoes, straw bonnet. $600/800

226. Italian Felt Miniature Doll in Style of 1860s 9” (23 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, blue side-glancing eyes, “O”-shaped mouth, blonde hair in long ringlet curls, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent, few scratches on silk of skirt. Marks: Lenci (silver foil tag lettered 320/77). Comments: Lenci, circa 1935. Value Points: beautiful costume in the 1865 style with vibrant felt flowers and applique, ruffled organdy petticoat and pantalets, faux-fur collar and muff. $200/300

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cuffs, pocket edges and collar; and matching white felt dress with red, grey and black banding and scallops. Excellent condition. Italian, Lenci, circa 1928. $300/400

228. Italian Felt Miniature Doll of Jackie Coogan as The Kid by Lenci 9” (23 cm.) Felt swivel head, pressed and painted facial features, large brown side-glancing googly-shaped eyes, long painted upper lashes, arched brows, closed mouth with hole for cigarette, jointing at shoulders and legs. Black patched felt trousers, tan felt shirt, magenta scarf, brown brimmed hat with black felt lattice appliques, black felt shoes and with original cigarette.

Condition: excellent. Marks: Lenci (original cloth ) (silver foil marked 7).

Comments: Lenci, early 1930s, the doll is based on early Hollywood child star Jackie Coogan in his signature role as The Kid. Value Points: fresh vibrant condition of the rare to find doll with original cloth label. $400/500

229. Wonderful Italian Felt Miniature Boy “Tom” with Hobby Horse by Lenci 8” (20 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, large round downcast blue eyes, painted long curly lashes, high arched brows, accented nostrils, closed “O”-shaped mouth, blonde mohair short curly wig, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Lenci 8004 (pencil notation on original paper label). Comments: Lenci, the model first appeared in a 21” size in the mid-1920s named “Carluccio”, and in 1931 was released in this miniature size. Value Points: rare and delightful child wearing his original felt costume including felt apron with pocket embroidered “Tom”, and with his original paper cap and wooden hobby horse, preserved in wonderful fresh condition. $700/900

230. Two Italian Felt Miniature Dolls, Boy and Girl with Piglets, by Lenci 9” (23 cm.) Each has felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, painted blue side-glancing googly eyes, painted upper lashes, “O”-shaped mouth, felt arms, muslin torso and legs with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: Lenci (girl, black-edged cloth label, and silver

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paper label pencil marked “Miniature 19”). Comments: Lenci, from the firm’s miniature series, circa 1930. Value Points: charming pair, the wide-eyed little girl wears vibrant red felt gown with sewn-on felt patches and polka dots, red felt-edged muslin petticoat and pantalets, and head scarf, and the boy wears blue felt tunic with embroidery, black pants, red cap, each with wooden shoes, and carries a little wooden pink pig. $400/600

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Italian Felt Character Doll, Series III,

by Lenci 12” (30 cm.)

Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, large brown painted sideglancing eyes, painted upper lashes, grey eye shadow, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, accent dots on bottom lip, brunette frizzed curly hair, jointing at shoulders and hips.

Condition: generally 232. excellent.

Marks: (partial Lenci paper label). Comments: Lenci, model 111, circa 1928. Value Points: especially fine original painted face, wearing original green flapper style dress with chartreuse and black trim, original undergarments, socks, and shoes. $500/600

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231. Italian Felt Character Boy, 300 Series,

by Lenci in Czech Costume 17” (43 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, brown side-glancing eyes, grey lower eye shadow, curly upper lashes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, black mohair wig, jointed arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Lenci made in Italy (cloth label on costume).

Comments: Lenci, 300 model series of children in nationality costumes, this being young lad in Czech costume, circa 1930. Value Points: especially fine state of preservation, the costume has fine details of embroidery, and includes silver studded leather belt and attached blue cap with flowered garland. $800/1200

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233. Italian Felt Miniature Girl “Basilicata”

by Lenci 9” (23 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, blue googly eyes, curly upper lashes, comma-shaped brows, “O”-shaped mouth, black felt skull cap under white coiffe, bangle earrings, jointed shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Lenci (silver foil, and hand-lettered label “Basilicata”). Comments: Lenci, late 1930s. Value Points: vibrant costume colors beautifully-preserved on the lavender and pink felt costume with blue embroidered apron, undergarments trimmed in lavender, black felt shoes, coiffe. $300/400

234. Italian Felt Miniature Doll in Wonderful Original Costume by Lenci 9” (23 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, brown upper glancing googly-like eyes, painted upper lashes, “O”-shaped

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mouth, brunette mohair wig in braided chignon, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Lenci, from the firm’s miniature series, circa 1930, the doll is a miniature version of model 165/U from the 1925 catalog. Value Points: especially colorful and vibrant organdy and felt costume in stylized 1860 style, with classic toque bonnet, undergarments, shoes. $300/400

235. Italian Felt Character Boy as Bagpiper

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11” (28 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, brown side and upper-glancing eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: Lenci (cloth label, silver foil label indicating 31, and paper label indicating costume as Zampognaro or bagpiper). Comments: Lenci, 1930s. Value Points: crisp fresh condition, wearing original costume including woolly lambskin jacket and carrying velvet bagpipe with felt appliques. $500/800

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accented nostrils, closed mouth, composition five-piece body, painted shoes and socks. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 320 11/0 AM (boy) RA 46 12/0 (girl). Comments: Germany, Marseille and Recknagel, circa 1920. Value Points: the impish pair, flirting with each other, are wearing matching romper suits. $500/600

238. Three Amusing German All-Bisque Nodder Animals 3” (8 cm.) -4”. Each is all bisque with amusingly-painted facial features including googly eyes, and each with “nodder” style jointing at neck, including Mother Duck with yellow bill and original costumes, and pair of dog and cat posed on same base with painted collar, side-

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236. German Bisque Character, Model 127, Resembling Patsy, by Marseille 19” (48 cm.) Solid domed bisque head with flat-cut neck socket that accommodates to composition torso dowel, sculpted short brown bobbed hair and hands, blue glass sleep eyes, short curly hair, tinted brows, rounded button-shaped nose, “O”-shaped mouth with heartshaped upper lip, two porcelain upper teeth, composition toddler body with jointing at shoulders and hips, cotton dress and romper.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 127 Germany. Comments: Marseille, circa 1928, the doll bears an uncanny resemblance to Effanbee’s Patsy model. Value Points: seldom found character with intriguing connection to the American market. $700/900

237. Two German Bisque Googlies in Matching Costumes 6” (15 cm.) Each has bisque socket head with solid dome, painted hair, painted facial features, blue googly eyes glancing at each other,

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glancing at each other in fearful anticipation. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1920. $300/400

239. Six German AllBisque Characters Including “You Kid” with Original Label 4” (10 cm.) -6”. Each is allbisque depicting a little toddler with sculpted brown short hair having forelock curls (except one with wig), painted facial features, side-glancing googly eyes, closed mouth with impish smile, bare feet, three with one-piece head and body and with arms sculpted to appear as clasping chubby tummy, and three with jointed arms.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: You Kid Germany (paper label on one, and “C” paper label on back torso). Comments: Germany, circa 1915, the phrase “Oh You Kid” was a popular slang term on the era and likely inspired the name. Value Points: most delightful dolls, not only in mischievous yet shy facial expression, but also in posing, each with painted costume. $700/900

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240. German All-Bisque “Three-Bow” Character, Model 10490, by Gebruder Heubach 8” (20 cm.) One-piece bisque head and torso, sculpted brown hair in short ringlet curls captured by an aqua-blue sculpted hair ribbon and trimmed with three glazed aqua-blue hair bows, painted brown side-glancing eyes, black upper eyeliner, white eye dots, short feathered brows, rounded nose, closed mouth with accented lips, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs, sculpted and painted white bobby socks and brown shoes with bow straps, antique cotton dress. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 10490 3. Comments: from a series of all-bisque dolls presented by Gebruder Heubach in 1913, which noted in their advertising that the sculptor was B. Zitzman. Value Points: especially beautiful sculpting of face, enhanced by well-detailed hair and hair bows. $500/700

241. Six German All-Bisque Novelty Cats and Bonzo Dog 2” (5 cm.) -4” Each is one-piece bisque with painted facial features, including pair of Bonzo dogs from comic strip designs of George Studdy, one with eyes wide open and one with eyes closed; and three black cats with painted googly eyes, furry tails, and painted costumes, bonnets or top hat. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bonzo copr. by George Studdy 1025 (dogs). Comments: Germany, circa 1925. Value Points: amusing animal characters are well preserved and rare to find. $500/700

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242. Five German All-Bisque Characters from Happifats Family

243. German Sample Box of All-Bisque Animal People by Hertwig

4” (10 cm.) -5”. Each is all-bisque with very chubby body and face, painted brown hair with forelock curl, painted facial features with googly shaped eyes and tiny beaded teeth, painted costumes, shoes and socks, jointed arms. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: the Happifats family dolls, inspired and designed by Kate Jordan (18621926) from her 1917 children’s book, “The Happifats and the Grouch”; the dolls were commissioned from German firms by George Borgfeldt of New York, circa 1917. Value Points: wonderful character definition including variations in hair painting and costumes. $500/800

1” (3 cm.) -3” figures. 13” x 11” box. Four miniature all-bisque figures of animals in amusing poses, with brightly painted costumes and details include such delights as a rooster pushing a wheeled egg with little chick perched atop, and a red bunny riding an egg-mobile with four yellow wheels. The figures range from hatted ducks to a polka dot puppy, and each is still tied to its original sample box with inventory number indicated below. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, Hertwig, circa 1920. Value Points: delightful and rare treasure of miniature fantasies. $1100/1300

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244. German All-Bisque Character with Bobbed Hair by Gebruder Heubach 9” (23 cm.) One-piece bisque head and torso, sculpted brown hair in short bobbed style, painted brown side-glancing eyes, black upper eyeliner, white eye dots, short feathered brows, rounded nose, closed mouth with accented lips, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs, sculpted and painted white bobby socks and brown shoes with bow straps, antique dress. Condition: generally excellent, small flake at rim of right leg. Comments: Gebruder Heubach in 1913. Value Points: charming toddler with well-modeled fashionable bobbed hair. $400/500

245. Two German All-Bisque “Hebee” and “Shebee” in Rare Sizes 7” (18 cm.) and 9”. Each is all-bisque, depicting a young toddler with head tucked into stomach, over-sized bald pate, painted round blue eyes, button nose, upside-down commashaped lips, painted white smock, loop-jointed bisque arms, sculpted blue or rose bisque slippers. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1915, the figures were designed by American artist, Charles Twelvetrees, who had made his fame designing character-like children for postcards and books. Value Points: wonderful characters, he with painted blue slippers, she with painted pink slippers, one in rare larger size. $500/700

246. German Composition Art Doll Attributed to Dora Petzold 20” (51 cm.) Composition swivel head with distinctive texture, deeply impressed eye sockets with outlined brown eyes in half-

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moon shape, delicate eye shadow, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, impressed chin dimple, blonde mohair bobbed wig, firmly-stuffed cloth body with jointing at shoulders and hips, composition arms and hands.

Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, attributed to Dora Petzold of the German secessionist movement, circa 1925. Value Points: fine original condition with expressive modeling and painting, original ivory faille costume and matching sacque and cloche, socks and shoes, undergarments. $1100/1300

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248. Italian Felt Doll, Model 450, in Original Costume 13” (33 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, brown side-glancing eyes, grey eye shadow, closed mouth, brunette short bobbed wig, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Made in Italy Lenci 450 J (original paper label on costume).

Comments: Lenci, circa 1928. Value Points: wearing original stylish costume of rose felt and organdy in checkerboard fashion, rose felt shoes, original undergarments and socks. $500/700

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247. Rare 1930 Cloth Studio Doll in Original Extravagant Costume 22” (56 cm.) Pressed felt head with painted facial features, blue sideglancing eyes, grey upper eyeliner, blue lower eyeliner, accented nostrils, closed mouth, two accent dots on bottom lip, blonde mohair wig, cloth body arranged in childlike seated pose, celluloid hands. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: 1930s studio doll bearing qualities of both Lenci and Raynal. Value Points: beautifully painted facial features, splendid pink organdy gown and bonnet with extensive ruffles and applique felt flowers, felt vest, matching petticoat, felt slippers. $700/1100

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250. Italian Cloth Doll by Eros with Charming Fashionable Ensemble

15” (38 cm.) All-felt doll with pressed and painted facial features, blue side-glancing eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, brunette mohair curly wig, jointing at shoulders and hips.

Condition: very good, some hair mussiness, light fading of costume.

Comments: Italian, Messina-Vat, 1930s. Value Points: the wideeyed Lenci competitor is wearing original pink and green felt flapper era ensemble along with matching shoes and striped cloche cap, distinctive Messina-Vat socks. $300/400

16” (41 cm.) All-felt doll with swivel head, pressed and painted facial features, large brown side-glancing outlined eyes with white eye dots, painted curly upper lashes, button-shaped nose, closed mouth with pertly-shaped lips, brunette mohair short curly wig, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. some restitch at soles of shoes. Comments: Eros, Italian, circa 1928. Value Points: wonderfully preserved doll with appealing flirtatious expression, wearing original turquoise felt coat and tam with a multitude of applique flower petals and leaves, dress, undergarments, socks, felt shoes. $400/500

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252. American Black Velvet Poodles Pierre and Zaza by Alexander 2” (5 cm.) Firmly-stuffed black velvet poodles posed seated upright, having lavish black yarn curly loops, lavender-lined satin ears with tassel tips, black bead eyes, purple and blue eye lining, red heart-shaped nose. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Madame Alexander All Rights Reserved New York (sewn on cloth labels). Comments: Alexander, 1953. Pierre is wearing original high stiff collar, boutonniere, and monocle with chain, while Zaza spots a satin throat ribbon and floral bouquet. Value Points: unique creations from the Alexander firm are wonderfully preserved with imaginative whimsical flares of fancy. $600/900

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251. American Pink Mohair Electric Eye Teddy Bear 22” (56 cm.) The firmly straw-stuffed standing teddy bear is covered with pale pink mohair, with up-tilted muzzle, brown embroidered nose and mouth, glass eyes which are actually little light bulbs designed to blink on and off when switch at the back torso is pushed, stitched ears, jointed short arms, original twill pads, original leatherette collar. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: American, circa 1920. Value Points: rarely found amusing teddy bear. $400/500

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253. Vintage Caricature Felt-Faced Fox with Black Mohair Formal Suit 20” (51 cm.) Firmly-stuffed fox as gentleman, with felt face having hand-painted details and glass inset eyes, felt tongue, white felt waistcoat, gloved hands and shoes with white spats, formal suit with silk lapels and boutonniere, black curly mohair, black mohair floppy ears with felt lining, winding key at back torso for hidden music mechanism.

Condition: generally excellent, music functions well. $400/500

254. French Cloth Studio Doll with Original Costume and Charming Expression 20” (51 cm.) Cloth socket head with painted complexion and facial features, brown side-glancing eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, painted brown fringed upper lashes, singlestroke brows, closed mouth with smiling expression, row of

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painted teeth, reddish/brown mohair wig, firmly-stuffed muslin body with jointing at shoulders and hips, celluloid hands. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: French, circa 1930s. Value Points: beautiful expression and painting, original rose frock, undergarments, socks and shoes. $400/600

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Marks: Heubach (in square), number illegible, possibly 9219 Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1915. Value Points: rare little fellow with delightful expression. $400/500 256.

255. Collection of Seventy Miniature Czech Glass Animals and St. Nicholas 1” (3 cm.) Seventy colorful frosted glass figures in various colors including dogs, cats, St. Nicholas, some with inset sparkle eyes.

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

256. German All-Bisque Wigged Kewpie and Four Celluloid Animals 7” (18 cm.) Bisque one-piece head, torso and legs, loop-jointed arms, sculpted topknot and side curls, blue wings, painted side-glancing eyes, thin line smile, and with mohair blonde curly wig. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: O’Neill (incised on feet). Comments: Germany, circa 1915, designed by Rose O’Neill. Value Points: included are three celluloid dogs and one cat, each with jointed limbs and head, Japan, 1930s. $300/400

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258. Three German All-Bisque Characters with Amusing Expressions 4” (10 cm.) Each is all-bisque with one-piece head, torso and legs, loop-jointed arms, sculpted hair and facial features. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1920, including googly character with molded smock, and matching pair of side-glancing girl and her little companion with crossed eyes and downcast expression. Value Points: delightful expressions, the matched pair of boy and girl have wellsculpted detailed school costumes. $400/500

259. Organdy Party “Shirley Temple Brand” Dress from Nannette of Philadelphia 16” overall length. For child about 25”-28”. Of aqua organdy, the ruffled dress was “just like mine” quoted Shirley Temple in advertisement and photograph that accompanies the dress. In unworn like-new condition, still in original box.

Nannette Mfg, Philadelphia, 1930s. $400/500

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by Alexander in Layette Basket 8” (20 cm.) Each is all composition, socket head, painted brown short curly hair, side-glancing brown eyes, jointing at shoulders and hips, and each is wearing organdy party dress, bonnet, shoes and socks, and with brass name tags. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Alexander, circa 1933. Value Points: the dolls are presented in woven wicker basket with original fittings, also containing three additional costumes for each: flannel robes, pique romper suit, and knit swim suit. Along with brass name tags. $800/1000 260.

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13” (33 cm.) Bisque socket head, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: Tete Jumeau Depose Bte SGDG 3 (and artist checkmarks) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body).

Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1885.

Value Points: rare earliest presentation of the tete model retains gentle expression of earlier bébé, original body and body finish, lovely antique rose silk and lace costume. $3200/3600

262. French Maple Wood Salon Chair 10” (25 cm.) Of honeytoned maple wood with carved spindles and legs in the fauxbamboo manner, and with woven rush seat.

Excellent condition.

French, circa 1885. $300/400

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264. Stunningly Beautiful Early French Bisque Portrait Bébé

6” (15 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, blue glass eyes, painted lashes, lightly-feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, sculpted bent elbows and cupped hands, shapely legs, bare feet. Condition: generally excellent, two small flakes at stringing holes. Marks: 1. Comments: Kestner, circa 1880. Value Points: very beautiful gentle expression, wearing lovely antique costume and white kidskin shoes. $600/800

17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue/grey glass enamel inset eyes with spiral threading and darker iris rims, thick dark eyeliner encircles the eye cut, brushstroked and feathered brows, mauve blushed eye shadow, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: C (or 6). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1877, one of the earliest bébés by Jumeau with gorgeous eyes and expression, finest quality of bisque and painting, original early body with original finish, beautiful antique rose silk and lace costume, leather shoes, undergarments, cap. $6500/8500

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265. Rare Tiny French Bisque Bébé Brevete

by Leon Casimir Bru, Size 6/0 10” (25 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-lined bisque shoulderplate, very plump face, blue enamel inset eyes, painted lashes, dark eyeliner, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, kid bébé body with square-cut collarette, gusset-jointing at hips and knees, bisque lower arms with separately sculpted fingers, pretty antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 6/0. Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, his first model bébé, from his original deposed Brevete of 1879, circa 1879. Value Points: superb early bébé in wonderful petite size, has original body with perfect bisque hands, beautiful complexion and painting, leather shoes signed “B”. $7500/9500

266. Collection, Early Carved Bone Accessories including Articulated Tiny Doll 2 ½” (6 cm.) doll. Each is carved bone, including tiny doll with swivel hed and articulation at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, and with painted hair and facial features; whistle with belt loop; rattle with whistle handle; sewing clamp with attached pincushion top; and miniature clamp with detailed carving. Excellent condition. Mid-1800s. $800/1100

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The turquoise beaded necklace has original clasp with incised “J”, along with burgundy paper label with gilt edging and lettering.

Excellent condition. Jumeau, circa 1885. $300/400

268. Very Rare French Bisque Bébé with Incised Cartouche Mark, Size 1 11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head with very full cheeks, very wide almond-shaped eye sockets with blue glass enamel eyes with spiral threading and darker iris rims, thick dark eyeliner, painted dark short lashes, feathered brows, accented eye corners, accented nostrils of very finely-shaped pointy-tip nose, closed mouth with pale outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-looseball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition:

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generally excellent. Marks: Jumeau (impressed in bisque in large letters, enclosed within a cartouche frame) 1 (head). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878, the rare model with cartouche mark was made for one or two years only. Value Points: having gorgeous portrait-like luxury modeling and bisque, with dramatic large eyes, original body in very fine condition, lovely antique rose silk and lace dress, undergarments, leather shoes impressed “P”. $7500/9500

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the same era, tiny ear lobe flakes. Marks: F 10 G (block letters) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Gaultier, circa 1885. Value Points: fine modeling especially of large eyes, beautiful antique costume of cream flannel wool with lavish Belgian lace trim, velvet sash, bonnet, undergarments, leather shoes with silk rosettes. $2800/3400

270. French Maitrise Secretaire with Hand-Painted 18th Century Style Scenes 21” (53 cm.) The wooden secretaire features double-door cupboard above a slant-front writing desk, three wide drawers

269. French Bisque Brown-Eyed Bébé

by Gaultier in Lovely Antique Costume 21” (53 cm.) Bisque socket head, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent, head and body not original to each other but appropriately sized and of 270.

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and two small pencil drawers which are fitted with bronze pulls. The slant front opens to a richly-fitted interior with various niches and cubicles, and the entire desk is decorated with romantic 18th century style scenes against an ochre-yellow painted finish. Excellent condition.

From a series of maitrise model furniture, mid-1900s in the 18th century manner. $1400/1800

271. Early French Bisque Bébé by Gaultier with Block Letter Marks, Size 0 10” (25 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, fringed lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body. Condition: generally

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excellent. Marks: F. 0 G. (block letters). Comments: Gaultier, circa 1880.

Value Points: beautiful large eyes especially appealing on the tiny size early bébé, choice bisque, painting, original body and body finish, lovely antique costume. $4200/4700

272. Collection of Antique Accessories for French Poupées 8” (20 cm.) l. parasol. Included are bone-handled parasol with green silk and lace shade (some frailty to silk), brown plush muff, brown velvet toque with ivory and black silk banding; kid gloves, leather-bound photo album, tiny silver coin purse, woven snood with beaded accent.

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Comments: Gaultier, circa 1882, early kid-bodied version of the firm’s bébé. Value Points: the deeply modeled features are enhanced by splendid eyes and beautifully-painted lips, sturdy original body and bisque hands, very beautiful antique costume, shoes, bonnet, and undergarments. $4500/5500

274. Tiny French Bisque Bébé with Brilliant Eyes with Her Pet Piglet 8 ½” (22 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, accented lips, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, two tiny flakes hidden at bottom of neck socket, head and body are not original to each other. Marks: 0 (or 2?) (and artist check marks on head). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1885. Value Points: charming tiny bébé with dramatic large eyes, lovely silk costume, holding her little pet fleece covered piglet. $3200/3500

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273. Beautiful Petite French Bisque Bébé F.G., with Block Letter Markings 13” (33 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, brilliant blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, kid bébé body with gusset-jointing at hips, knees and elbows, bisque lower arms with well-shaped cupped fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F 5/0 G. (block letters).

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275. Rare French All-Bisque Mignonette Attributed to Gaultier 8” (20 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, blue glass enamel inset eyes with darker iris rim, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, peg-jointed arms and legs, bare feet. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: 6 (head) 6 (torso, arms and legs). Comments: French, attributed to Gaultier, circa 1880.

Value Points: lovely expressive eyes, fine antique costume. $1800/2300

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276. Beautiful French All-Bisque Mignonette Attributed to Gaultier 8” (20 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, pale blue glass enamel inset eyes with darker iris rim, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, peg-jointed arms and legs, bare feet.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 6 (head) 6 (torso, arms and legs). Comments: French, attributed to Gaultier, circa 1880.

Value Points: very fine state of preservation, lovely bisque and eyes, beautiful antique costume, shoes and bonnet. $1800/2300

277. Collection, Antique Accessories for French Poupées 8” (20 cm.) l. parasol. Included are bonehandled parasol with original black silk cover, blue velvet toque with muslin lining, scalloped edge handkerchief, folding fan with gilt designed accents, blue kidskin gloves, watch with enamel back and fob, and ormolu hair comb with painted turquoise accents. Excellent condition.

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278. German Bisque Lady with Light Brown Sculpted Hair in Tasseled Snood 16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head with pale complexion and blushed cheeks, light brown sculpted hair in center part waved away from face with ringlet curls low on each side of elongated throat, and captured in pageboy curls at the back, held by a sculpted black snood decorated with white gilded tassels and bows, partially sculpted ears, painted blue eyes in deeply defined 278. Back eye sockets, red and black upper eyeliner, arched brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, slender kid lady body, porcelain arms, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, left hand re-glued at wrist. Comments: Germany, circa 1870, attributed to Conta & Boehme. Value Points: rarity factors include brown hair color and fancily sculpted hair. $800/1100

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279. German Bisque Lady Doll with Sculpted Brown Hair 18” (46 cm.) Bisque shoulder head of adult lady with oval face and elongated throat, brown sculpted hair with very tightly clustered brown curls at the forehead and nape, waved behind her pierced ears, and captured with a sculpted barrette at the back, painted bright blue eyes, black upper eyeliner, aquiline nose, closed mouth, muslin body with bisque lower limbs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: circa 1875, probably Kling, Germany. Value Points: especially fine detail of sculpted curls, rare brown hair, pierced ears, original well-modeled bisque hands, beautiful antique gown. $700/900

280. German Bisque Lady Doll with Sculpted Snood and Blue Coronet 10” (25 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead, heartshaped face, blonde sculpted hair with deeplysculpted curls framing the face, topped by blue coronet, and with snood enclosed curls at the back of head, painted blue eyes, single stroke brows, closed mouth, muslin stitch-jointed body, bisque lower limbs, painted orange ankle boots. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: rare coiffure featuring coronet and snood, lovely antique costume. $500/700

281. French Bronzed Cast Metal Cabinet with Six Tiny All-Bisque Dolls 9” (23 cm.) The heavy cast metal cabinet with bronzed patina finish has mirrored back, two shelves, and removable back for placement of objects. Inside are posed six tiny all-bisque German antique dolls with original costumes.

The cabinet is marked Depose N24. Excellent condition. French, circa 1890. $700/900

282. German Bisque Lady Doll with Sculpted Brown Hair and Exquisite Costume by C.F. Kling 17” (43 cm.) Bisque shoulder head of adult lady with slender face and elongated throat,

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brown sculpted hair with tightly-arranged curls at her forehead and nape of neck held by a sculpted hair band, painted facial features, upper glancing painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, original muslin body, bisque lower limbs with painted flat black shoe with red lacing, blue stocking ribbons. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: attributed to C.F. Kling, circa 1870, the model is known as Countess Dagmar for its resemblance to that 19th century lady. Value Points: superb original presentation, having original body and bisque limbs, and wearing a superb original costume of sheer muslin, blue silk and lace, undergarments. Ex-collection Puppenspielzeugmuseum Davos. $900/1200

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283. Collection of Seven German Porcelain Dolls with Variations of Painted Costumes

pose with arms outstretched, blonde sculpted short curly hair, all-over rich pink tinted complexion, sculpted ears, blue painted eyes in well-defined

2” (5 cm.) - 9”. Seven onepiece porcelain dolls are each depicted standing with arms held in front of body, sculpted hair and painted facial features. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, late 1800s. Value Points: wonderful study group, each model is wearing a variation of romper or swim suit, and one especially rare example has long sculpted blonde braids with red ribbons. $900/1200

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eye sockets, closed mouth. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: Germany, circa 1885. Value Points: most pleasing complexion lends realism, fine detail of sculpting including clasped hands with original holes for holding objects, antique knit costume. $400/500

285. Two Early German Porcelain Dolls with Rare Taufling Body 6” (15 cm.) and 9”. The larger has pink-tinted porcelain swivel head with flat-cut neck on porcelain shoulderplate, painted brown short curly hair, painted blue eyes, single stroke brows, accented nostril dots, closed mouth, porcelain hips and lower arms and legs, muslin midriff and upper limbs; the smaller has one-piece head and shoulderplate, painted curly blonde short hair, facial features, jointed arms, muslin midriff, porcelain lower torso and legs. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: Germany, circa 1860, the larger doll was inspired by the Japanese Ichimatsu doll with loosely-jointed limbs introduced at the mid-19th century London International Exposition, and was the forerunner of the later French and German child doll. Value Points: very rare models with original bodies, great facial expression. $1500/1700

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286. Two German Porcelain Miniature Dolls with Wooden Articulated Bodies 5” (13 cm.) and 6”. Each has porcelain shoulderhead, black sculpted hair (she with long ringlet curls, and he with short curly hair), painted facial features, wooden articulated torso with dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, porcelain lower arms and legs, fingers curled on right hand for holding an object, red painted shoes. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: Germany, circa 1850. Value Points: rarely-found early dolls with articulated bodies. $800/1000

287. German Porcelain Lady with Black Sculpted Hair in Short Ringlet Curls 17” (43 cm.) Pink tinted porcelain shoulderhead, black sculpted hair in centerpart with short finger curls framing her face, painted bright blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, muslin stitch-jointed body, kid arms, lovely costume. Condition: generally excellent, unusual light glaze lines on complexion. Comments: Germany, circa 1860. Value Points: lovely tinted complexion and gentle expression. $300/400

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289. American Wooden Characters and Animals by Schoenhut from Teddy’s Adventures in Africa 8” (20 cm.) Each is all wooden with painted details, including two Explorers, one with moustache and goatee, the other with moustache, jointing shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, painted boots and wearing original costumes with accessories including yellow helmets and tools.

Along with two wooden animals including glasseyed gazelle with horns and leather ears, and zebra with glass eyes and closed mouth. Generally excellent, some retouch on one explorer face, original costumes. American, Schoenhut, from Teddy’s Adventures in Africa series, circa 1910. $700/900

290. American Wooden People and Animals by Schoenhut from Teddy’s Adventures in Africa Series 8” (20 cm.) Each is carved wood with painted finish, including four African natives, with with jointing at shoulders and hips, each wearing original costume, and with spears, along with glasseyed alligator and glass-eyes tiger with ball neck, top tail, and with wooden accessory. Generally excellent. few minor rubs. American, Schoenhut, from Teddy’s Adventures in Africa series, 1910. $900/1300 288.

288. American Wooden Teddy Roosevelt by Schoenhut from Teddy’s Adventures in Africa Series, with Book 8” (20 cm.) All-wooden character with swivel head, jointing at shoulders and hips, and rare additional jointing at elbows and knees, painted short brown hair, painted facial features including spectacles with chain, bushy moustache, painted teeth, painted brown boots.

Generally excellent, few paint rubs.

Schoenhut, circa 1909, Teddy from the firm’s Teddy’s Adventures in Africa Series, wearing original safari costume along with original cartridge belt and pistol, and rifle with strap. Included is the book, Roosevelt’s Thrilling Experiences in the Wilds of Africa, by Marshall Everett, published in 1909. The Schoenhut series is very rare and was made for three years only. $1100/1400

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291. American Wooden African Chief, African Native and Leopard by Schoenhut from Teddy’s Adventures in Africa Series 8” (20 cm.) Each is all wooden with carved and hand-painteddetails, including African Chief with pained features, leather ears, jointing at shoulders and legs, large brown wooden shoes, wearing original checkered pants, yellow vest, purple felt coat, and white top hat; Native with painted features, swivel head, jointing at shoulders and hips, wearing head weap and pants, and carrying sword; and spotted leopard with ball neck and glass eyes with open mouth, rope tail. Excellent condition, paint worn on ears of Chief. American, Schoenhut from the Teddy’s Adventures in Africa series, circa 1910. $1100/1400 291.

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292. American Wooden Safari Persons by Schoenhut from Teddy’s Adventures in Africa 8” (20 cm.) Each is all-wooden with painted facial features (and being clean shaven, with moustache, or with moustache forming into sideburns, and hair, articulated at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, painted boots, and each is wearing original costume with accessories; included are Kermit as Photographer, Naturalist and Guide.

Generally excellent condition, one with slight facial retouch. Schoenhut, 1910, from Teddy’s Adventures in Africa Series. $1200/1600

293. Four American Wooden Toy Animals by Schoenhut 8” (20 cm.) -10”. Each is all carved wood with painted finish, including hippopotamus with ball neck and glass eyes; bactrian camel with painted eyes; rhinocerous with glass eyes and horn; and zebu with painted eyes. Excellent condition. American, Schoenhut, circa 1910. $800/1100

294. Terra Cotta Glass-Eyed Boy with Sculpted Scout Uniform 17” (43 cm.) Terra cotta socket head with sculpted brown hat and brown hair, inset blue glass eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth, one-piece terra cotta torso and legs with sculpted uniform, boots, and accessories, jointed terra cotta arms. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: circa 1900. Value Points: rare glass-eyed doll with excellent detail of costume accessories including shoulder pack at back torso. $400/500

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295. German All-Bisque Doll in Original Unusual Costume 6” (15 cm.) One-piece bisque head and torso, painted facial features, 295. Box label blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, lush blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted pink stockings and brown one-strap shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1890. Value Points: fine unplayed with condition, wearing original cream and aqua knit costume, with matching bonnet, purse, and parasol, and presented in vintage candy box with note on the inside lid “Madame (Sarah) Bernhardt’s Graceful Tribute to Acker’s Bon Bons”. $400/600

296. German Bisque “Gibson Girl” by Kestner with Trunk and Rich Original Trousseau 17” (43 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead of lady with portrait-like uptilted face, elongated throat, brown glass sleep eyes, heavy eyelids, painted lower lashes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, brunette mohair wig over plaster pate, kid pin-jointed body, celluloid lower arms and legs. Condition: bisque excellent, body is not original but is appropriately size for display for the

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costumes. Marks: 172 made in Germany. Comments: Kestner, circa 1900, the doll was created from the illustrations of Charles Dana Gibson whose model is believed to have been his society wife, Irene Langhorne Gibson, while other researchers believe it was the actress Camille Clifford. Value Points: this intriguing example

with handwritten notes from the original family indicating that “her wardrobe was made to order by a dressmaker (Mrs Kern) from Wilmington, Delaware...” owns her original couturier quality trousseau comprising a number of dresses, suits, ensembles, bonnets, and undergarments, in trunk, being sold by the original family. $2800/4500

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complexioned butler, and three women with sculpted topknot, each wearing original costume. $700/900

298. Four German All-Bisque Dolls in Graduated Size 5” (13 cm.) -8”. Each is onepiece bisque head, torso and legs, pin-jointed arms, painted facial features, sculpted blonde curly hair under sculpted white knitted cap, sculpted and painted costume comprising white knitted sweater, grey knickers, white knee-high leggings, brown shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1900. Value Points: study group indicating the various sizes available for each model. $500/700 297.

297. Five German Bisque Dollhouse Dolls in Original Costumes 6” (15 cm.) -7”. Each has bisque shoulderhead with sculpted hair and painted facial features, muslin body, bisque lower limbs, painted shoes. Condition: generally excellent, left arm missing on butler. Comments: Germany, circa 1900. Value Points: the ensemble includes gentleman with sculpted sideburns, black-

299. Two German AllBisque Children with Matching Ensembles 7 ½” (19 cm.) Each is one-piece bisque head and torso depicting young boy and girl, each sculpted blonde curly hair (the girl with blue hair bow), painted facial features, closed mouth with fretful expression, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted blue socks and one-strap black shoes.

Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: 633/4. Comments: Germany, circa 1915. Value Points: the expressive pair are wearing matching original cotton costumes. $400/500

300. Eleven German All-Bisque Flapper Children in Original Costumes

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2” (5 cm.) - 5”. Each is all-bisque young child with sculpted hair and facial features, elongated slender torso and limbs, including two with sculpted side-parted bobbed hair with sculpted loop for hair ribbon, and others with

sculpted cloche, each with highpainted stockings and shoes in a variety of colors.

Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: Germany, circa 1920. Value Points: choice collection of stylish flapper children, each wearing factory original costume. $1500/1700 299.

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German All-Bisque Miniature in Charming Knit Ensemble 6” (15 cm.) All-bisque doll with one-piece head and torso, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes, dark eyeliner, feathered brows, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white stockings with black ankle boots.

Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1895. Value Points: lovely early model, wearing well-detailed green knit costume with matching cap, parasol, and purse, with silk ribbon accents. $500/700 301.

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fretful expression, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: K*R 114 19 (each doll). Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1910, the dolls are “Hans” and “Gretchen” from the art character series. Value Points: dear little pair of pouting faced child, original body and body finish, antique costumes. $1400/1600

304. German Bisque Character, Model 114, “Gretchen”, by Kammer and Reinhardt 8” (19 cm.) Bisque socket head, small blue painted eyes, onestroke brows, black upper eyeliner, accented nostrils, closed mouth with downcast lips, auburn mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R 114 19. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, the model marketed as “Gretchen” from the firm’s art character series, circa 1910. Value Points: charming little girl with original body and wonderful costume. $800/1200

305. German Bisque Art Character, Model 101, by Kammer and Reinhardt 9” (23 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted facial features, small blue eyes, one-stroke brows, closed mouth with very full pouting lips, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K *R 101 23. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1910, “Hans” from the firm’s art character series. Value Points:

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302. German Black-Complexioned Bisque Child, Model 390, by Marseille 18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head with ebony black complexion, brown glass sleep eyes, black tinted brows, painted lashes, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, black fleecy wig, black composition and wooden ball-jointed body, folklore style costume.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Armand Marseille Germany 390 A 2 M. Comments: Marseille, circa 1900. Value Points: rare black complexion is flawlessly-preserved with fine luminous patina. $700/900

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by Kammer and Reinhardt 7” (19 cm.) Each has bisque socket head, painted facial features, blue eyes, one-stroke brows, closed mouth with 303.

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wonderful presentation of the wistful faced child in toreador style costume and cap. $1100/1300

306. German Paper Mache Bulldog as Candy Container 6” (15 cm.) Paper mache bulldog with amber glass eyes, painted muzzle, leather collar and harness has removable head for access to the hollow candy container interior. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1900. $400/500

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

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19” (48 cm.) Pink-tinted bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked fringed brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with downcast pouty lips, impressed chin dimple, brunette human hair, composition and wooden balljointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 6970 8 Germany.

Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1915. Value Points: very fine bisque and modeling on the glass-eyed pouty model, fine antique costume with embroidered cutwork, undergarments, red leather shoes, woven hat. $1200/1600

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crinkles around the eyes and mouth, fabulous cheek dimples enhanced by fine gleaming complexion, along with fleecy mohair “Lamby” by Steiff with original label. $4200/4800

309. All-Original Petite German Bisque Child Doll by Kammer and Reinhardt 12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, real lashes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, short brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Simon & Halbig K*R 30. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1900. Value Points: classically pretty child doll is enhanced with finest bisque, original lush wig, original body and body finish and original lace dress, undergarments, stockings, and shoes. $500/700

308. German Bisque Painted Eye Smiling Character, Model 151, by Simon and Halbig 13” (33 cm.) Bisque socket head, slightly side-glancing pale blue painted eyes in deeply-defined sockets, black upper eyeliner, singlestroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with smiling expression, row of painted teeth between the outlined lips, deeply-impressed cheek dimples, laughter lines at lip corners, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique dress and pinafore, undergarments, socks and shoes. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: 151 S&H 5 ½ (head). Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1910, from their rare art character series comprising of only three models (150, 151, and 152) which were each created in very limited numbers. Value Points: especially fine sculpting with defined laughter

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310. German Bisque Art Character with Painted Eyes by Marseille 14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted blue eyes with deep intaglio sculpting, prominent black pupils, black and incised upper eyeliner, one-stroke brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, rounded nose tip, closed mouth with solemn expression, accent line between the lips, brunette human hair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, lovely antique dress and undergarments.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Made in Germany A 3 M 345. Comments: Armand Marseille, circa 1910, from their rare painted eye series. Value Points: extremely rare character girl with wonderful expression on the beautifully painted features, fine quality of bisque. $4500/5500

311. Rare German Bisque Pouting Toddler Character, “Fany” by Marseille 16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump lower cheeks and chin, small blue glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, one-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with downcast pouting expression, blonde human hair, composition and wooden fullyjointed toddler body with well-defined musculature of chubby limbs, wonderful antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 231 Fany (script) A 3 M. Comments: Marseille, circa 1915, the

model was inspired by the 16th century sculpture of a young child by Flemish artist, François Duquesnoy whose works were enjoying a popular revival in the early 1900s. The Duquesnoy sculpture was the inspiration for Kammer and Reinhardt’s 115 model, Kathe Kruse first series character doll, and this example, “Fany”, by Marseille. $2300/2700

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312. German Bisque Character, Model 1428, by Simon and Halbig 26” (66 cm.) Bisque socket head, small blue glass sleep eyes, fringepainted upper lashes, one-stroke angled brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded lips, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: 1428 14. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1912. Value Points: the large size of the captivating character features outstanding detail of modeling, especially laughter crinkles around the eyes and mouth, impressed dimples, finest bisque and complexion with gleaming patina, original body and body finish. $1800/2300

313. Early Paper Mache Monkey Push Toy with Amusing Action 8” (20 cm.) h. 30” l. handle. A blue velvet covered wooden platform with fancy metal spoked wheed displays a paper mache money with painted face, fur covered body and tail, wooden feetl, costumed as circus performer. When the toy is pushed along, a simple hidden device causes the monkey to dance about. Excellent condition. Late 1800s. $400/500

314. German Tin Penny Toy “Auto with Driver” 3” (8 cm.) The lithographed tin car with image of passenger in window on side of car has driver in front, four spoked wheels. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1915. $200/300

315. German Mechanical Tin Penny Toy “Hen House” with Mechanism 2” (5 cm.) The lithographed tin hen house with raised designs of chickens and roosters on the side has two roosters protruding from front windows; when lever is turned the roosters bob their heads up and down. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1910. $300/400

316. German Tin Miniature Toy Firetruck 4” (10 cm.) Lithographed tin fire engine with stenciled accents and tin wheels, seats five firemen seated on side, and ladder which raises and lowers by lever at the back. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1915. $300/400

317. Very Rare Steiff Mohair “Bully” in Grand Studio Size 28” (71 cm.) l. 26”h. Firmly-stuffed mohair bulldog posed standing and ready for action has air-brushed painted details, painted wooden googly eyes, black stitched nose, open mouth with felt tongue, ruff. Excellent condition. Germany, Steiff, the very rare model was made late 1950s, and was offered by F.A.O. Schwarz. $4500/6500

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318. Large German Bisque Closed Mouth Child, 949, by Simon and Halbig

319. Rare German Mohair Arco German Shepherd by Steiff in Grand Studio Size

33” (84 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined very full lips, pierced ears, blonde human hair wig, German composition and wooden early body, nicely costumed in dress and coat, matching bonnet, muff, leather shoes, undergarments. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SH 17 949.

Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1885. Value Points: finest quality of bisque and modeling on the early closed mouth doll, original body and body finish. $2400/2800

40” (102 cm.) l. 34”h. The firmly-stuffed mohair German Shepherd, posed standing, with airbrushed painted details of coat has open mouth with tongue, amber eyes, and green leather collar. Excellent condition.

Germany, Steiff, late 1970s, the studio-size, considered deluxe edition, was produced in very limited numbers. $500/800

320. German Mohair Spotted Dog by Steiff 13” (33 cm.) Shaved mohair golden tan pup posed seated, has painted black spots, amber glass eyes, long floppy ears, black embroidered nose, velvet-lined open mouth, swivel head, red collar and long tail.

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Germany, Steiff, midcentury. $400/500

321. German Bisque Character, Rare Model 220, by Kestner, on Toddler Body 23” (58 cm.) Bisque socket head, small blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted short curly lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, shaded and outlined lips, two porcelain upper teeth, double chin, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing, nice antique costume.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: O made in Germany 18 JDK 220. Comments: Kestner, circa 1912. Value Points: rare model especially in this size which allows full expression of modeling details especially around the mouth and chin, original toddler body. $1100/1400

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German All-Bisque Miniature Doll, Model 133, in the Bru Look-Alike Manner 8 ½” (22 cm.)

Bisque swivel head on kidedged bisque torso, blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading and darker iris rims, dark eyeliner painted lashes, feathered brows, rose-blushed eye shadow, closed mouth with outlined lips, blonde mohair wig, loop-jointed arms and legs with modeled bent elbows, cupped hands, muscular legs and bare feet, nicely costumed.

Condition: generally 322. excellent. Marks: 133. Comments: Bahr and Proschild, circa 1885. Value Points: rare all-bisque doll with distinctive body, with remarkable resemblance to early Bru bébé. $1800/2200

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323. German All-Bisque Miniature by Kestner with Rare Lavender Painted Boots 8 ½” (22 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white stockings with green rims and lavender heeled boots with black tassels. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 3. Comments: Kestner, circa 1885. Value Points: rare larger size and rare lavender tasseled boots. $1700/1900

324. German Bisque Miniature Doll by Kestner with Rare Body Style 7” (18 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque upper torso to waist, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, peg-jointed bisque arms with cupped and folded

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fingers on right hand, kid body from waist with gusset-jointing at hips and knees.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 111 (head and torso).

Comments: Kestner, circa 1880. Value Points: very rare body style on the tiny closed mouth doll. $1200/1500

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325. German Mohair Kitten “Fluffy” on Pink Mohair Cushion 6” (15 cm.) The tabby mohair kitten, posed seated upright with tail curled around his lower body, has swivel head, green glass eyes, and is attached to a pink mohair cushion. With original early Steiff button in ear. Very good condition, slight thinning of mohair on crown. Germany, Steiff, circa 1930. $500/700

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326. Four Early Mohair Bears including Steiff Miniatures on Woven Chair 5” (13 cm.) Seated upon a woven chair with hinged seat which lifts for access to the sewing necessaire hollow interior and which has decorative cushion and edging are four mohair teddy bears with tiny bead eyes, jointed limbs and neck. Condition: very good. Marks: Steiff (early metal button in ear on three smaller bears). Comments: Germany, Steiff, 1930s. Value Points: delightful presentation of early bears and sewing necessaire chair. $800/1000

327. Large German All-Bisque Miniature Doll with Unusual Grey Painted Boots 9” (23 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, very full rounded face, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows accented nostrils, closed mouth with slightly-downcast lips, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs with muscular detailing of legs, painted knee-high white stockings and black-outlined grey ankle boots with black tips, heels and lacing, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, chip at rim of upper back torso. Comments: Germany, attributed to Alt, Beck and Gottschalk, circa 1890. Value Points: especially fine detail of modeling of face, rare large size, rare painted boots, lovely antique costume. $1200/1500

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fine bonnet of ivory satin with lace and floral trim. $11,000/13,500

329. Sonneberg Bisque Miniature Doll in Original Costume 7” (18 cm.) Solid domed bisque head with flat-cut neck socket that attaches to dowel-tipped torso neck, blue glass enamel inset eyes with dark outline, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, five-piece paper-mache body, painted stockings and black shoes.

Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: 3. Comments: Sonnerberg, circa 1882. Value Points: beautiful face, with rarer body style, wearing original silk costume with wax orange blossoms. $400/500

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328. Beautiful French Bisque Bébé Known as “Circle Dot” by Leon Casimir Bru 17” (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate with defined bosom and shoulder blades, very plump cheeks, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, dark curly painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners and shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, firmlystuffed plump kid bébé body, gusset-jointing at hips and knees, bisque forearms with well-sculpted fingers and defined nails. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (circle dot symbol) Bru Jne 5 (head) Depose (shoulderplate). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1880. Value Points: the early period bébé has especially fine sculpting and painting, very expressive features, sturdy original body with perfect bisque hands, wearing early Bru dress with embroidered cutwork, undergarments, stockings, rose slippers,

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330. Pair of French Kidskin Ankle Boots by Huret 2 ½” (6 cm.) Of soft tan kidskin the ankle boots have tiny black wooden heels, elastic insets at sides, and tan soles stamped “Huret a Paris”. Excellent condition except elastic stretched. French, Huret, circa 1869. $400/500

331. French Kidskin Shoes by Bébé Bru, Size 5 2” (5 cm.) Black kidskin with brown stitched edging, ankle straps with button closure, silver buckles, and leather soles incised “Bru Jne Paris” (in oval) and 5.

Excellent condition. French, Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1885. $400/500

332. Beautiful French Bisque Bébé Bru, Size 5, with Classic Face, Signed Body 17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, brushstroked brows, mauve-blushed eye shadow,

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accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French wooden fully-jointed body, wearing lovely silk and lace costume and wide ruffled bonnet, undergarments, brown leather boots.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bru Jne 5 (head) Bébé Bru (body stamp).

Comments: Bru, circa 1887. Value Points: especially beautiful face with desirable tongue-tip modeling, dimpled chin and lip corners, fine detail of blushing, original body and body finish. $10,000/14,000 331.

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

Marks: P.M. 828/3 Dep. Comments: Porzellanfabrick Mengergereuth, circa 1915.

Value Points: rare model with sculpted hair and bows, coquettish expression, original body and body finish, and wearing original costume. $900/1200

334. Tiny German All-Bisque Animals with Original Knit Costumes

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1 ½” (4 cm.) - 2 ½”. Thirteen all-bisque animals including bears, kittens, bunnies, Puss in Boots, monkeys, and frog have pin-jointed arms and legs, painted facial features and are wearing original knit colorful costumes. Excellent condition. Germany, attributed to Hertwig, circa 1915. $900/1100

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333. Rare German Bisque Character Doll, Model 828,

by Porzellanfabrick Mengergereuth 15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, sculpted short brown curly hair with curls tumbling onto forehead and captured by a blue headband with two large blue bows, painted facial features, grey side-glancing eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with smiling expression, two sculpted 334.

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335. All-Original German Bisque Googly as Jester by Gebruder Heubach 7 ½” (18 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, sculpted short curly hair with pronounced forelock curl, painted side-glancing googly eyes, black upper eyeliner, short-stroke brows, button-shaped nose, tiny closed mouth, five-piece paper mache body, painted socks and shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 5/0 D Germany (and illegible model number). Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1920.

Value Points: delightfully impish character wearing factoryoriginal flannel jester costume with red pom-poms. $500/600

336. Two German All-Bisque Dolls with Sculpted Hair Bows 6” (15 cm.) Both are all-bisque, one with one-piece head and torso, jointed arms and legs, and the other with onepiece head, torso and legs in very stylized pose, jointed arms, each with sculpted short hair and blue and pink sculpted hair bows, painted shoes and socks. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1915. Value Points: charming expressions enhanced by unique posing, sculpted bows. $400/500

337. Rare German Bisque Character with Sculpted Hair, Model 1358, by Alt, Beck and Gottschalk 18” (46 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head with sculpted short brown hair in curly bobbed fashion decorated with blue hair bow and rosettes, painted pale blue eyes in deeply set sockets, black upper eyeliner, brushstroked and short feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, two porcelain upper teeth, composition and wooden ball-jointed

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toddler body with side-hip jointing, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 40 1358. Comments: Alt, Beck and Gottschalk, circa 1912. Value Points: rare model with expressive features, deeply impressed cheek dimples, sculpted hair and hair bows, original costume. $1200/1500

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340. German All-Bisque Miniature with Lovely Antique Costume 7” (18 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kidedged bisque torso, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, slightly parted lips, two square-cut upper teeth, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white socks with burgundy rims, black ankle heeled boots with tassels. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: 1 ½. Comments: Germany, circa 1880. Value Points: beautiful early allbisque with rare boots, very fine antique burgundy silk costume with featherstitch detail, bonnet, undergarments. 1200/1500

341. German All-Bisque Miniature with Rare Painted Brown Boots 7” (18 cm.) One-piece bisque head and torso, large blue glass inset eyes, darker iris rims, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth

338. French Bisque Bébé in Velvet Cavalier Costume as Candy Container 17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with shaded lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, with hollow torso which separates at waist for access to candy container interior, composition arms and legs, antique brown velvet cavalier costume.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: A 5 Paris. Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1890.

Value Points: delightful luxury candy container in original elaborate costume. $1600/1900

339. Sonneberg Bisque Doll, Model 204,

by Bahr and Proschild 13” (33 cm.) Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, large blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, mohair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, lovely costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 204. Comments: Bahr and Proschild, circa 1885. Value Points: pretty wide-eyed child, original body and body finish. $700/900

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with center accent line, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, knee-high painted white socks with blue rims, high brown heeled ankle boots with black lacing and heels. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2.

Comments: Germany, circa 1885, attributed to Simon and Halbig. Value Points: beautiful wide-eyed child with rare painted boots, lovely knit costume and cap. $900/1100

342. Pair, German All-Bisque Glass-Eyed Characters, Model 178, by Kestner 8” (20 cm.) Each is all-bisque, swivel head on bisque chubby torso, blue or brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, short feathered brows, closed mouth modeled as open, two lower beaded teeth, brunette or blonde mohair wig, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 178 1. Comments: Kestner, circa 1910, the model was also made with painted eyes and composition body, this allbisque body is very rare variation. Value Points: wonderful expression with deeply modeled features, each wearing original folklore costume. $1100/1400

343. Rare Two Variations of German All-Bisque “Max” Comic Character Dolls 4” (10 cm.) and 6”. Each is all-bisque with sculpted short brown bobbed hair, painted facial features, blue side-glancing eyes, single stroke brows, thin line closed mouth wide smile, pin-jointed bisque arms and legs; the larger doll with swivel head, painted brown shoes, antique knit costume; and the small doll with one-piece head and torso, legs modeled bent at knees for sitting, painted sleeveless white shirt and black pants.

Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, portrayed are two variations of Max from the Katzenjammer cartoon strip series, circa 1910. Value Points: rare little character dolls, the larger with especially fine quality of modeling and painting including decorative glaze on hair and shoes. $800/1200 341.

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344. Pair, German All-Bisque Dolls and Toy Dog on Wheels 4” (9 cm.) Each is all-bisque with one-piece bisque head and torso, blue or brown glass inset eyes painted lashes and brows, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white socks and black shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 31/0.

Comments: Gebruder Kuhnlenz, Germany, circa 1890. Value Points: the beautifully-painted little pair are wearing original traditional costumes. Included is their canvas-covered toy dog with amber glass eyes and tin wheels, leather collar and leash. $500/600

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googly eyes, painted lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with watermelon slice smile. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 189 3/0 Germany. Comments: Germany, circa 1920. Value Points: fine original condition of the rare model googly, wearing superbly detailed festival costume of Russian Cossack, with elaborate “jeweled” headdress and fur-edged silk jacket. $800/1100

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German All-Bisque Googly, Model 189, in Original Cossack Costume

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346. Delightful German Bisque Googly “Elisabeth” by Gebruder Heubach 8 ½” (22 cm.) Bisque socket head with rounded face, very plump cheeks, blue glass sleep googly eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils of button-shaped nose, tiny bow-shaped lips, brunette mohair bobbed wig, five-piece paper mache body with painted shoes and socks. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2/0 Germany Heubach (in square) (incised marks) Elisabeth (green stamp). Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1920. Value Points: adorable impish character whose very large eyes contrast her tiny mouth, has original wig, body, and wears her factory original undergarment and dress with border of playful clowns and dogs. $1100/1300

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347. Pair, German AllBisque Dolls in Original Folklore Costume 4” (10 cm.) Each has bisque swivel head on kid-edged torso, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted socks and black one-strap shoes.

Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: Germany, circa 1890. Value Points: the alloriginal little matched pair are wearing well-detailed provincial costumes. $400/500

348. German All-Bisque Miniature Doll, Model 190, in Beautiful Antique Costume 7” (18 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted blue stockings and black one-strap shoes with sculpted bows. Condition: generally excellent, tiny flake at rim of upper torso. Comments: Germany, circa 1890.

Value Points: lovely child with beautiful golden silk antique costume. $700/900

349. Rare German Paper Mache Wizard as Candy Container 15” (38 cm.) overall. Paper mache head with highly expressive modeled and painted features of kindly older man, glass inset eyes, closed mouth, row of teeth, white mohair wig and generous beard, hollow body enclosed in firmly-structured loofah robe, cape, boots and hat. The boots separate from body for access to candy container interior. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: Germany, circa 1890. Value Points: rare and alloriginal candy container in perfectly-preserved state, with large felt gloved hands holding a wooden sceptre. $1200/1600

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351. German All-Bisque Miniature Doll in Blue Silk Dress 5” (13 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, slightly-parted lips, two square-cut upper teeth and one lower, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white socks with blue rims, blue two-strap shoes, blue silk dress with ivory silk and lace trim. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: Germany, circa 1890. Value Points: lovely wide-eyed miniature doll, rare teeth. $700/900

352. Two German All-Bisque Miniature Pups with Articulated Legs 2” (5 cm.) Each is all-bisque white pup with brown fluffy tail and ears, one with painted blue ribbon at throat, each with pin-jointing of legs. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1890. $300/400 350.

350. Beautiful French Bisque Bébé by Gaultier with Early Block Letter Markings, Size 5/0 12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading and darker iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined shaded lips, pierced ears, French composition and wooden eight-loose-balljointed body with straight wrists, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F 5/0 G. Comments: Gaultier, circa 1880.

Value Points: early period Gaultier bébé has very beautiful expression, lovely eyes, original body and body finish. $5500/7500

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353. German All-Bisque Closed Mouth Miniature Doll with Lilliputian Jester 7” (18 cm.) All-bisque doll with swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, very plump face, brown glass eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blonde lambswool wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, bare feet, modeled bent elbows. Condition: generally excellent, small repair on right toes. Marks: 2 1/5. Comments: Germany, Kestner, circa 1880. Value Points: rarer early all-bisque with tentative shy smile on closed mouth, muscular body definition, antique costume, and carrying French all-bisque doll with jointed limbs,

painted features, wearing original Polichinelle costume. $1100/1300

354. German All-Bisque Jester with Sculpted Costume

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5” (13 cm.) Onepiece bisque body and head depicting a jester in sculpted and painted costume regalia, with painted facial features, blue jester cap, ruffled collar, and painted white suit with blue buttons and shoes, peg-jointing at shoulders and hips and posed with welcoming outstretched arms. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: 111.

Comments: Germany, circa 1890. Value Points: rare little character with sculpted costume. $300/400

355. Early French Bisque Brown-Eyed 354.

Bébé with Kid Body by Gaultier, Petite Size 6/0 9” (23 cm.) Bisque swivel head on bisque shoulderplate, large brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde lambswool wig over cork pate, kid bébé body with gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees, bisque forearms, curled fingers, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F. 6/0 G. (head and shoulders). Comments: Gaultier, circa 1878. Value Points: rare tiny size of the early bébé with sturdy original kid body, lovely costume. $6500/8500

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356. German All-Bisque Doll with Lovely Antique Costume 8” (20 cm.) One-piece bisque head and torso, brilliant blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, thick brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accent line

between the lips, blonde mohair wig, pegjointing at shoulders and hips, painted kneehigh pink stockings and brown one-strap shoes.

Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1890. Value Points: beguiling pert expression, lovely antique costume with cutwork dress and lace ruffled bonnet. $600/800

357. German Tinplate Carriage by Maerklin with Embossed Pattern

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Condition: generally excellent, some typical paint rubs. Comments: Maerklin, Germany, circa 1900. Value Points: original ivory paint with gilded applied decorations on the sought after accessory. $1100/1300

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358. Five German All-Bisque Early Dolls with Sculpted Hair 3” (8 cm.) -4”. Each is all-bisque with sculpted short hair in various styles, painted facial features, including four one-piece dolls posed standing with arms extended (one with spout at back of head designed for use as flask) and one with peg-jointed bisque arms and legs in seated posed with painted shoes. Excellent condition.

Germany, circa 1885, interesting variations in hair styles. $400/600

359. French Porcelain Miniature Tea Service 3 ½” (9 cm.) tea kettle. Of white porcelain with aqua border and gilt edging, and having colorful floral design on the pieces, comprising lidded teapot, lidded sugar, creamer, six cups and saucers. Excellent condition. French, circa 1885. $400/500

360. French All-Bisque Mignonette with Beautiful Antique Costume 5 ½” (14 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque slender torso, peg-jointed slender limbs, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes,

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lightly feathered brows, closed mouth with center accent line, bare feet. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1882. Value Points: lovely pale bisque contrasted by brilliant eyes, beautiful turquoise silk gown with lavish lace trim, matching cap. $900/1200

361. Tiny French Bisque Bébé, Series C, by Jules Steiner, Size 4/0 8” (20 cm.) Bisque socket head, Steiner deposed blue glass sleep eyes which operate from wire lever at the back of head, painted dark lashes, brushstroked brows, accent dots at eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, accented nostrils, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate, Steiner composition body with jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips, and knees. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S. C 4/0 (incised) Steiner Bte SGDG Bourgoin (red script) (eyes also signed Steiner). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1884, Bourgoin era. Value Points: very dear and precious petite doll is all-original, with rare signed Steiner eyes, original body and body finish, softest original wig, and wearing a wonderful antique costume. $5500/7500

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with exception of original hole at center for insertion of bottle nipple, very full cheeks, metal turn-screw at back of head designed to create sucking action with rubber ball inside head, as though sucking on baby bottle, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid bébé body with scalloped collarette, gusset-jointing at hips and knees, bisque forearms. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bru Jne 5 T (head) 5T Bru Jne (shoulders). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, an early period model of the firm’s popular Bébé Teteur, circa 1884. Value Points: pristine condition of the early bébé, nursing mechanism intact, kid body is in near mint condition, perfect bisque hands, original wig, and original undergarments and baby costume. $8000/10,000

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by Leon Casimir Bru with Near Mint Body 16” (41 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate with modeled bosom and shoulderblades, dark blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows with feathered details, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth

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13” (33 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted curly lashes, fringed brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth in “O”-shape, shaded lips, French slender kid bébé body with Chevrot-deposed hinged legs, kid-overmetal upper arms, bisque forearms, wooden lower legs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bru Jne 4 (head and shoulderplate). Comments: Bru, circa 1886, the model marketed by Bru as “Bébé Teteur “. Value Points: the bébé has complete rubber ball mechanism in head which, when metal screw at back of head is turned, causes the bébé to “nurse” on bottle; to find the mechanism complete is very rare; the doll also has original Bru body and original white pique baby costume and teething ring. $7000/9000

364. German All-Bisque Miniature Doll with Cobalt Blue Eyes 6 ½” (17 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, peg-jointed long slender arms and legs, painted white stockings with blue rims, black two-strap heeled shoes, antique costume.

Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1885. Value Points: brilliant eyes enhanced pert expression. $700/900

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365. German All-Bisque Miniature with Rare Jointed Knees 6” (15 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged shapely bisque torso, brown glass inset eyes, painted curly lashes, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with impressed dimples at lip corners, plump cheeks, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, peg-jointed bisque arms modeled bent at the elbows with cupped hands, jointing at hips and knees, grey heeled boots with black lacing.

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re-glue to left foot. Marks: 2. Comments: Kestner, circa 1880. Value Points: the rarity of the jointed knee child is enhanced by fine modeling details of face and hands, fancily painted boots. $1200/1500

366. Large German All-Bisque Miniature Doll with Highly-Defined Body and Yellow Boots

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9” (23 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso with defined bosom, blue glass eyes with darker iris rims, 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 over plaster pate, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs with well-modeled curved arms, curled fingers, very muscular plump legs, tiny ankles, white socks with blue rims, yellow heeled boots with black lacing and heels, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1885, the model is known as “French Wrestler” in reference to its muscular body. Value Points: stunningly beautiful doll with choice bisque and painting. $1200/1500

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Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1880. Value Points: deeply-sculpted overall curls are well achieved. $300/400

368. German All-Bisque Baby in Rare Large Size 13” (33 cm.) All-bisque with one-piece head and torso, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs in slightly-bent baby pose, sculpted blonde short curly hair, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, brown one-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1885. Value Points: rare large size of the all-bisque baby. $500/700

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with arms extended, each with sculpted blonde hair (one with black hair band) and painted facial features, blue eyes. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: each wearing lovely antique costume, one with lustre boots, the other with rare painted grey ankle boots with black tassels, heels and tips. $400/500

370. German Bisque Lady with Sculpted Hair and Lovely Antique Costume 12” (30 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead, blonde sculpted hair in centerpart with soft curls at sides of forehead and arranged ringlet curls framing her face, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, muslin stitch-jointed body, bisque lower arms and legs, painted black ankle boots.

Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: wearing lovely antique ivory and indigo blue fashion ensemble with elaborate draping and bows. $400/600

371. Two German All-Bisque Dolls with Sculpted Hair 6” (15 cm.) and 8”. Each is all-bisque with blonde sculpted short curly hair , painted blue eyes, closed

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mouth, painted eyeliner, accented nostrils, each with one-piece head and torso, peg-jointed arms, the larger with unjointed legs and painted socks and fancy blue boots with black tassels, the smaller with pin-jointed legs and bare feet. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1880. Value Points: appealing pair with fine detail of sculpting and painting, variations of jointing and painting of feet. $500/700

372. German Bisque Lady Doll with Sculpted Hair and Painted Hair Band

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9” (23 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blonde sculpted hair waved from face into arranged clusters of curls at the of head and ornamented with painted hair band and hair bow, painted blue eyes with very thick black eyeliner and lashes, accented nostrils, closed mouth, muslin stitch-jointed body, bisque lower arms and legs, yellow painted boots, lovely antique silk costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, attributed to Simon and Halbig, circa 1875. Value Points: very rare model with exquisite painting. $800/1100

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374. Three German Taufling Babies as Trinket Boxes 2 ½” (6 cm.) -5”. Each is all-porcelain trinket box with removable lid having sculpted baby wrapped in taufling costume as though resting in cradle. Each has uniquely painted designs with colorful flowers and bows, two holding rattles. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1875. $300/500

375. German Porcelain Doll with Stippled Detail of Painted Hair 9” (23 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead, black sculpted hair drawn away from face into soft curls at nape, with stippled detailing around the forehead, painted blue eyes, black brows, closed mouth, muslin stitch-jointed body, porcelain

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373. German Porcelain Doll with Rare Brown Painted Eyes 15” (38 cm.) Pink tinted porcelain shoulderhead, black sculpted hair in centerpart and waved smoothly behind her ears into uniform ringlet curls, painted brown eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils closed mouth, muslin stitch-jointed body, porcelain lower arms and legs, painted black ankle boots, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1865. Value Points: pleasing gentle countenance, rare brown eyes. $600/800

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lower limbs, lustre painted boots. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: lustre boots, hair stippling, wearing lovely antique costume. $300/400

376. Tiny German Porcelain Nanny and Baby with Sculpted Bonnet 2” (5 cm.) and 1 ½” baby. Each is one-piece allporcelain doll, the woman with black hair and painted facial features, wearing original nun’s gown with rosary, and the baby has tiny sculpted bonnet and is presented in filigree metal cradle. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: rare sculpted bonnet baby, original costumes. $300/400

377. Delightful Collection of German Porcelain Miniature Dolls 1” (3 cm.) -5”. Each is one-piece all-porcelain doll, with sculpted hair and painted facial features, including three standing models with arms extended, each wearing antique costume; leather shoe filled with nine tiny Frozen Charlotte dolls in various sizes; porcelain tub in which tiny doll is resting; and rare seated example posed in antique metal rocking chair. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1880. Value Points: delightful melange of the tiny pocket dolls. $500/800

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Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: each of the rarely-found dolls has sculpted bonnet with blue or pink bow which ties under its throat. $500/700

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380. Petite German Bisque Closed Mouth Child by Kestner with Tiny Doll 9” (23 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden balljointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Kestner, circa 1890. Value Points: all-original petite child, original wig, body, body finish, antique costume, and carrying a 4” all-bisque doll with glass eyes, mohair wig, and original costume. $1100/1400

381. Rare Felt Doll as Fisherman in the Early Lenci Manner

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14” (36 cm.) Felt swivel head, firm-pressed and hand-painted facial features, blue side-glancing outlined eyes, thick brown curvy brows, pronounced nose, impressed wrinkles, downcast lips, brunette hair under stitched-on fur-edged cap, firmly-stuffed muslin body with disc-jointed arms and legs, felt hands and felt yellow stitched-on boots. Condition: very good, some light dustiness on boots. Comments: early 1920s, the style is indicative of early Lenci trial dolls, but not certain. Value Points: intriguing doll with expressive features, original felt costume and with woven fishing net. $800/1000

383. Delightful Trio of German All-Bisque Characters and Teddy Bear 9” (23 cm.) larger doll. Including all-bisque coquette girl with sculpted short brown hair and orange hair ribbons, side-glancing painted brown eyes, closed mouth with shy smile, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted socks and brown shoes with little bows, original costume, marked “Igodi 3”, for Gebruder Heubach. And 5” all-bisque character with painted side-glancing googly eyes, impish smile on cloth mouth, jointed arms and wearing charming hiking costume. And 12” early golden mohair teddy with swivel head, jointed limbs, black

379. German Paper Mache Mechanical “Mother Goose” 32” (81 cm.) Seated upon a flannel covered white goose with loosely attached nodder-style head is Mother Goose with paper mache head, highly-characterized features of older woman in traditional cloth costume. When wound, her head bobs back and forth. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1890, the model was likely first presented as a window promotional toy or novelty store, designed to attract the attention of children or their parents.

Value Points: rarely found, the delightful piece is well-preserved and functions well. $1400/1800

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Condition: generally excellent, bear has wear to embroidery at nose.

Comments: Germany, circa 1915.

Value Points: charming trio of whimsical characters. $900/1200

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Eyed Character, 7246, by Gebruder Heubach 8” (20 cm.) Pink-tinted bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, lightly-feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with downcast lips, brunette mohair wig with sidecoiled braids, all-bisque body with jointing at shoulders and hips painted shoes and socks. Condition: generally excellent, body may not be original. Marks: 7246 5/0 Heubach (sunburst) Germany.

Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912. Value Points: rare tiny size of the glass-eyed pouty model has original wig, fine antique traditional style costume. $700/900

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385. German Bisque Laughing Character, Model 5636, by Gebruder Heubach 15” (38 cm.) Pink-tinted bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, feathered brows, accented eye corners, rounded nose with nostril accents, mouth appearing as though closed with narrow opening just below the upper lips, accented lips, modeled suggestion of tongue, two beaded lower teeth, impressed cheek dimples, mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 5635 Heubach (sunburst) Germany 5. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912. Value Points: wonderful delighted expression enhanced by richly sculpted dimples and laughter lines, original body and body finish on the rare model, factory original costume. $800/1100

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386. American Carved Wooden Doll by Schoenhut 15” (38 cm.) Carved wooden socket head, painted blue eyes with white dots in well-defined sockets, black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, closed mouth, all-wooden spring-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Schoenhut Doll, Pat. Jan 17, ‘11 USA & Foreign Countries. Comments: Schoenhut of Philadelphia, circa 1915. Value Points: original finish on the expressive face. $600/800

387. American Bisque Lion Tamer and Wooden Circus Animals by Schoenhut

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8 ½” (22 cm.) doll. Bisque socket head with sculpted black hair, goatee and moustache, painted features, wooden body with jointing at elbows and hips, and wearing original flannel blue jacket with gilt trim, red felt cap, leggings, black painted shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1910 from the firm’s Humpty Dumpty Circus. Value Points: included are three

wooden circus animals comprising lion with carved mane and glass eyes, closed mouth with painted teeth, rope tail; painted eye tiger with open mouth and rope tail; and glass-eyed white polar bear with leather ears, along with two wooden circus props. $900/1200

388. German Bisque Portrait of Buffalo Bill Attributed to Dressel 9” (23 cm.) Bisque socket head portraying adult man, brown sculpted hair waved behind the pierced ears, painted facial features, brown eyes, aquiline nose, prominently sculpted moustache and goatee with decorative glaze, five-piece paper mache body, painted boots. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: attributed to Dressel, circa 1890, from their historical series.

Value Points: rare portrait model accurately depicts Buffalo Bill, the Wild West hero, wearing factory original costume. $600/800

389. German Bisque Portrait Doll of Admiral Dewey by Dressel 8 ½” (22 cm.) Bisque socket head portraying adult man with sculpted and painted grey hair and thick moustache, dark blue glass inset eyes, painted dark lashes, thick brows, aquiline nose, accented eye corners, composition body jointed at shoulders and hips, painted black boots. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: D. Comments: Cuno and Otto Dressel from their series of American hero dolls of the late 19th century, the figure portrays Admiral Dewey of Spanish-American War, circa 1895. Value Points: choice sculpting and bisque, original body and original blue wool costume with brass buttons, braid, and sword. $400/600

390. German Portrait Doll of Uncle Sam by Cuno and Otto Dressel 13” (33 cm.) Bisque socket head with highly-characterized features inspired by the illustrations of Thomas Nast, and heightened by thick grey brows, ink-detailed facial-wrinkles, brown glass eyes, jutting chin, grey mohair wig and goatee, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S 1. Comments: Cuno and Otto Dressel, portrait doll of Uncle Sam, from their series of American heroes, 1892. Value Points: highly-characterized doll with choice bisque and painting, original Stars and Stripes costume. $700/900

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22” (56 cm.) Allcloth doll with pressed and oilpainted complexion, blonde impastosculpted hair in tousled curls, painted facial features, shaded blue eyes with white eye dots, painted upper lashes, blonde one-stroke brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with full lips, oil-painted weighted body, stitch-jointing at shoulders and hips, antique costume.

Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Martha Chase, the firm’s “Hospital Baby” designed for teaching techniques to nursing students, circa 1910. Value Points: beautiful blushed complexion on deeply-modeled features, antique gown. $600/800

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393. Miniature Grodnertal Wooden Doll with Carved Tuck Comb

29” (74 cm.) All-cloth doll with pressed and oil-painted impasto light brown hair with forelock curls, rosy complexion and facial features, stitched ears, painted blue eyes with white accent dots, brown upper eyeliner and lush curly lashes, one stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, sateen body, oil-painted finish on arms and legs, stitch jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (Chase logo on body). Comments: Martha Chase, circa 1910. Value

6” (15 cm.) One-piece carved wooden head and torso, painted black hair with shaded details at the forehead and a carved painted yellow tuck comb at the crown, painted facial features and complexion, blush spots on cheeks, articulation at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, painted flat red shoes, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Grodnertal region of Germany, circa 1850.

Value Points: fine original painting is well-preserved on the miniature wooden doll. $400/500

394. American Cloth Portrait Doll of George Washington

by Martha Chase 25” (64 cm.) All-cloth doll depicting George Washington, pressed and oil-painted facial features, blue painted narrow eyes with heavy eyelids, single stroke brows, aquiline nose, closed mouth with strong lips and jaw, impasto thickly painted white hair that forms into a ponytail at the nape, cotton sateen body cover, stitch-jointed arms and legs, oil-painted hands and feet with defined fingers and toes, wearing factory-original blue and gold silk suit, black stockings, shoes, tricorn hat. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Chase doll (with logo image on leg).The Chase Stockinette Doll Made of Stockinette and Cloth... (original paper label on back). Comments: Martha Chase, late 19th century, the model may have been inspired by the centennial celebration of Washington’s 1789 inauguration. Value Points: very rare doll with distinctive portrait sculpting that perfectly captures Washington’s person, with most artistic painting of complexion, features and hair, fine original painting, and original costume. $1200/1700

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eyes, painted upper eyeliner and brows, brunette human hair wig in long braids, textured cloth body with jointing at shoulders and side hips. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Sasha Morgenthaler studio, late 1950s, variation body with slightly longer legs and welldefined thumbs. Value Points: wonderful expression of slightly fretful child in beautifully-preserved condition, wearing original brown and white checkered smock and matching shorts, brown hand-knit woolen socks and brown leather tie shoes. $1800/2200

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395. Swiss Studio Doll by Sasha Morgenthaler in Checkered Smock 21” (53 cm.) Gypsum modeled socket head with heart-shaped face, tiny pointed nose, small closed mouth with hint of puckered lips, blue

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19” (48 cm.) Gypsum modeled socket head with very full lower face, tiny pointed nose, full pouty lips of closed mouth, blue eyes, painted upper eyeliner and brows, brunette human hair wig, textured cloth body with jointing at shoulders and side hips. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Sasha Morgenthaler studio, late 1950s. Value Points: original painting beautifully preserved of the slightly fretful

child, wearing plaid dress, white hand-knit woolen socks and brown leather shoes with ankle straps. $1800/2100

397. Swiss Studio Baby, Series F. by Sasha Morgenthaler with Signed Costume 13” (33 cm.) Modeled socket head, tan painted complexion, golden brown hair in side-parted casual arrangement, painted brown eyes, black upper eyeliner, white eye shadow and eye dots, fringed brows, tiny flat nose, closed mouth with pink lips, textured cloth body with jointing at shoulders and side hips. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Sasha Morgenthaler studio doll, late 1960s.

Value Points: wearing original tagged striped cotton dress, apron and undergarments, white knit socks and brown felt shoes with ankle straps. $1600/2200

398. Swiss Studio Doll, Model BI, by Sasha Morgenthaler in Original Costume 20” (51 cm.) Gypsum modeled socket head with square-shaped face, tiny rounded nose, full elongated lips, shaded grey/brown eyes, black and white upper eyeliner and light brows, grey lower eye shadow, brown human hair in short bob, textured cloth body with jointing at shoulders and side hips. Condition: generally excellent. Comments:

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settling in a timber milling village in the Noosa region. Later, as an adult Sarah wrote stories of her childhood and, to accompany the stories, created a series of dolls representing the indigenous Kabi Kabi people of the area. In the 1930s she trademarked her dolls as “Budgerree”. Further information about the dolls appeared in an article in Antique Doll Collector, “The Cloth Dolls of Sarah Ellen Midgley” by Marjory Fainges, and can be found at https://www. noosaregionalgallery.com. au/exhibition/the-midgleydolls-telling-tales-of-noosa/

399. Three Important and Rare Australian Cloth “Budgerree” Dolls by Sarah Ellen Midgley 12” (30 cm.) Each is firmly-stuffed black or brown cotton sateen with stitch-shaped cloth mask over clay faces and having hand-

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painted details of facial features and decorations, black or grey fleecy hair and beard, and each is accompanied by hand-painted details of costumes and with various original accessories.

Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: (one has original paper label 399. Details indicating his name is “Vitchie”, another has original Marshall-Field label). Comments: from the workshops of Sarah Ellen Midgley, 1930s. Value Points: rarely found dolls of historical significance in both social history and doll history. $900/1200

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400. Four Important and Rare Australian Cloth “Budgerree” Dolls by Sarah Ellen Midgley 12” (30 cm.) Each is firmly-stuffed black or brown cotton sateen with stitch-shaped cloth mask over clay faces and having hand-painted details of facial features and decorations, black fleecy hair and beard,

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and each is accompanied by various original accessories. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (one has original paper label Budgerree Doll). Comments: from the workshops of Sarah Ellen Midgley, 1930s.

Value Points: rarely found important dolls with excellent detail of accessories. $900/1200

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by Door of Hope Mission 12” (30 cm.) Each has wooden socket head, carved and lightly tinted facial features, painted hair (he with short side-parted hair, she with coiled chignon at back of head which is encircled by a band of flowers), cloth body, wooden hands. Condition: generally excellent, some loss to embroidery on tunic and beading on coiffe. Comments: Chinese Door of Hope wedding couple, circa 1925. Value Points: fine detail of construction and luxury fabrics. $700/900

402. Chinese Wooden Bride from Door of Hope Mission 12” (30 cm.) Carved wooden head with sculpted and painted facial features and hair, sculpted black hair in floral-enclosed chignon, tinted eyes and lips, cloth body, wooden hands. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Chinese Door of Hope Mission, circa 1920, the doll is wearing traditional wedding costume. Value Points: beautiful vibrant costume with embroidered flowers and elaborate beaded headdress. $700/900

402.1. Chinese Wooden Farmer in Rainy Day Costume from Door of Hope 12” (30 cm.) Carved wooden head with black painted hair having detail of narrow coiled braid around the pate edges, carved and tinted facial features, muslin torso, carved wooden lower arms and legs with bare feet. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: Chinese Door of Hope Mission, circa 1920. Value Points: wonderfully preserved rare model wearing original cotton tunic and pants with roll-up cuffs, under

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403. Five Chinese Wooden Dolls from Door of Hope Mission 5” (13 cm.) - 10”. Each has carved wooden head with defined tinted features, cloth body, wooden hands; including Amah with child in

silk sling at her back, young boy with unusual detail of painted hair at sides of forehead and long queue, younger child with extensive multilayered costume including slippers with animal face tips, and older child. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Chinese Door of Hope mission, circa 1925. Value Points: very choice family group of Amah and children, each with wonderfully-detailed original costumes. $1200/1500

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404. Petite French Bisque Poupée by Gaultier, Size 0, in Original Costume

405. French All-Bisque Mignonette with Rare Black Painted Boots

12” (30 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, pale blue glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupée body with shapely torso. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 0. Comments: attributed to Gaultier, circa 1880. Value Points: hard-to-find size 0 poupée wearing original white pique gown with handmade red rickrack trim. Provenance: from the original collection of Estrid Fairholt of Denmark and was featured in the Book of Dolls and Dollhouses, and later acquired by the Legoland Museum. $1200/1800

6 ½” (17 cm.) Solid domed bisque swivel head on kid-edged slender bisque torso, brown glass inst eyes, painted lashes, single stroke brows, closed mouth with very full lips, peg-jointed slender bisque arms and legs, painted knee-high heeled boots. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: French, circa 1880. Value Points: especially beautiful face on the larger mignonette, rare painted boots. $1200/1500

406. German All-Bisque Mignonette with Fancily-Painted Boots 6” (15 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, brown

glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig in long braids, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white socks with burgundy rims and black heeled laced ankle boots.

Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1885. Value Points: lovely bisque and painting, with original hip-length long braids. $1100/1300

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407. Tiny French Bisque Poupée Head by Emile Jumeau 2 ½” (6 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderhead, blue glass spiral-threaded eyes with darker iris rims, painted lashes, dark eyeliner, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, blonde mohair wig over cork pate. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1875. Value Points: beautiful face on the rare tiny poupée head. $900/1200

408. All-Original French Bisque Poupée in Very Fine Ensemble

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12” (30 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kidedged bisque shoulderplate, brilliant blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears into head, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, shapely kid lady body, stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: French, circa 1870. Value Points:

especially lovely petite poupée with brilliant eyes, very sturdy body, original wig in original elaborate coiffure, and wearing original two-piece gown with fringed detail of ruffles, undergarments, leather slippers. $2200/2800

409. Salon Miniature Borzoi Dog for the French Market 407.

5” (13 cm.) Firm-bodied Borzoi dog with lavish white fur body, shaved muzzle head, black bead eyes, long bushy tail. Excellent condition. For the French market, circa 1900. $300/400

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410. Six Miniature German All-Bisque Animal People with Knit Costumes 1 ½” (4 cm.)

-2”. Each is all-bisque with one-piece bisque head and torso, pin-jointed arms and legs, painted features, and each is wearing original knit costume.

Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: 410.

Germany, circa 1910. Value Points: rare little all-bisque creatures include Mama, Papa and three children bears, (Papa Bear leading a rabbit on leash), Pig and Duck. $800/1100

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411. Nine German All-Bisque Brown-Complexioned Miniatures 3” (8 cm.) Each has one-piece all-bisque head, torso and legs, pin-jointed arms, sculpted and painted hair, painted facial features. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany,

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attributed to Hertwig, circa 1915. Value Points: six of the dolls are toddler-shaped with painted shoes, head bands and costumes; three are older children with sculpted white shoes with ruffled edging and original costumes. $400/600

412. German All-Bisque “Scootles” Designed

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4 ½” (11 cm.) One-piece bisque head, torso and legs, posed with tucked head, sturdily

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posed legs, loop-jointed bisque arms with spread fingers, blonde sculpted hair, forelock curls, blue side-glancing eyes, brown upper lashes, button nose, closed mouth with impish smile, dimpled cheeks, knees and elbows. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: Rose O’Neill Scootles (feet and paper label).

Comments: designed by Rose O’Neill, produced in Germany, circa 1915. Value Points: rare model with excellent quality of decoration, original paper label. $400/500

413. German All-Bisque Toddler Boy

by Gebruder Heubach 8” (20 cm.) One-piece bisque head and torso depicting young toddler boy, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs, starfish-shaped fingers, brown sculpted hair with forelock curls, painted brown side-glancing eyes, black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, smiling closed mouth, painted white socks and brown onestrap shoes, costumed. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912. Value Points: beguiling shy expression is enhanced by modeling of head tucked into chest on the rare doll. $700/900

414. German All-Bisque Character “Mimi” Designed by Jeanne Orsini 5” (13 cm.) One-piece bisque head and torso, brown glass eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, slightly open “O”-shaped mouth with double rows of teeth,

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original brunette mohair wig, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs, modeled bent elbows with pointing finger, painted white stockings to above the knees, flat black one-strap shoes, knit costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: JIO c. 1920 44/17 (incised).

Comments: one of the trio of character dolls designed by the American artist, Jeanne Orsini, circa 1920, made in Germany. Value Points: rare doll with original wig, great expression. $500/700

415. German Bisque Wigged Character, “Pretty Peggy” Designed by Grace Rockwell 20” (51 cm.) Bisque head with flanged neck depicting a wide-eyed young girl, brown glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full outlined lips, brunette mohair wig, muslin body with composition lower limbs, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: copr. by Grace C. Rockwell Germany 1392/40. Comments: circa, 1927, made in Germany from the copyright designs of the American artist Grace Corry Rockwell, the doll was marketed by the George Borgfeldt firm under the name “Pretty Peggy”; that reference appeared in their 1927 catalog. Value Points: especially beautiful example of the wigged variation of the rare model with finest quality of bisque and painting, very gentle expression. $1200/1500

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416. German Bisque DoubleFaced Character Doll with Painted Eyes by Gebruder Heubach

mouth with shaded and accented lips, muslin body, composition limbs, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Copr

by Grace C. Rockwell Germany 1397/30. Comments: Germany, circa 1925, designed by American artist Grace Rockwell and commissioned by George Borgfeldt from German doll firms; the model was marketed as “Betty Jean” (later copyrighted as “Pretty Peggy”). Value Points: stylized bobbed hair aptly depicts the child of this era, enhanced by wonderful modeling and bisque, original body, few examples of the rare wide-eyed model are known to exist. $1100/1300

15” (38 cm.) Pink-tinted bisque socket head with an alternate face l on either side of head, 416. Detai one with painted side-glancing blue eyes, white eye dots, painted upper lashes, single stroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with row of beaded teeth; and the second face with painted blue eyes, closed mouth with scowling expression, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden fully-jointed body, antique mariner costume.

Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1910. Value Points: rare double-faced model with choice bisque and expressive features. $1200/1500

417. German Bisque Character “Pretty Peggy” Designed by Grace Cory Rockwell 19” (48 cm.) Bisque head with flanged neck, sculpted brown hair in short bobbed fashion with forehead bangs, round blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, tinted brows, rounded nose tip, accented nostrils, closed

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by Hertel and Schwab for Kley and Hahn 21” (53 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head with blonde painted baby hair, two different faces are revealed; one with blue glass eyes, closed mouth, beaded teeth, as though a happy child; the other with narrow painted blue eyes, heavy eyelids, scowling expression, closed mouth with downcast lips, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 159 12. Comments: Hertel and Schwab, circa 1915. Value Points: rare character, the two-faced version of the classic models is seldom found and has very fine quality of bisque. $1100/1400

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419. Endearing German Bisque “Mibs” in Rare Shoulderhead Variation 14” (36 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead in downcast pose, brown sculpted hair with deep forelock and side curls, well-defined eye l ai et 418. D sockets with blue painted eyes, painted upper lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with shy smile, muslin stitch-jointed body, bisque lower arms, antique sailor costume. Condition: generally excellent, right hand restored.

Comments: Germany, circa 1920, the doll was introduced by Louis Amberg, inspired by the child in the 1920 book, Phyllis May and her Dollies by Hazel Drukker. Amberg presented the doll in Americanmade composition models as well as commissioned all-bisque miniature dolls from Germany. This larger bisque shoulderhead example is a very rare variation. Value Points: rarity of the doll is enhanced by its poignant expression, wonderfully modeled hair and facial features. $1100/1400

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420. Three German All-Bisque Character Dolls “Mibs” 3” (8 cm.) 4”. Each is all-bisque with pink tinting, sculpted goldenbrown hair in short curls with forelock curl onto forehead, head modeled tucked into torso, painted features with downcast eyes, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted brown one-strap shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: c. L.A. Sons Germany. Comments: Germany, circa 1920, the doll was introduced by Louis Amberg, inspired by the child in the 1920 book, Phyllis May and her Dollies

by Hazel Drukker.

Value Points: rare to find little models, the two smaller with original paper label reading “Please love me, I’m Mibs”. $400/500

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Comments: Schmitt et Fils, circa 1882. Value Points: splendid eyes on the beautiful doll, rare petite size for this model of Schmitt. $6500/8500

422. French Bisque Poupée Head Attributed to Jumeau 421.

421. Petite French Bisque Bébé by Schmitt et Fils with Original Boutique Label 11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass spiral-threaded eyes with pronounced darker iris rims, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists and flat-cut derriere bottom. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sch 4 (in shield on head) (Sch shield mark on derriere) Au Passage Delorme Jouets Simonne Paris (body label).

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4 ½” (11 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged shoulderplate, blue spiral-threaded eyes with darker iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1875. Value Points: fine quality of bisque with choice painting. $1100/1300

423. Rare French Sac du Voyage with Original Key for Grand Poupée 7” (18 cm.) l. Having firm-sided base with original canvas and leather cover and brass stud trim, and with working

lock and key, below the attached carpet-bag canvas top with striped design, brass frame, and braidedleather handles. Generally excellent.

French, circa 1875, the sac du voyage is extremely rare to find especially in this size. $400/500

424. Early German All-Bisque Doll with Very Shapely Body 9” (23 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, rose-blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, two porcelain upper teeth, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, pegjointed bisque arms and legs, cupped hands, muscular-shaped torso and legs, painted white ribbed stockings with blue rims, black heeled five-laced ankle boots. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1880. Value Points: very fine modeling on the large all-bisque with finest bisque and painting. $1200/1500

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425. Early German Bisque Fashion Lady in Superb Costume, Attributed to Simon and Halbig 16” (41 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, dark all-around eyeliner, delicately-painted brows, rose-blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils, closed mouth with pale outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, kid lady body with gusset jointing at hips and knees, bisque arms to above the elbows. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: attributed to Simon and Halbig, possibly for the French market, circa 1870. Value Points: very beautiful doll with delicate complexion contrasting the brilliant eyes with pronounced outline, original body and bisque hands, beautiful antique white pique fashion gown with soutache embroidery, undergarments, stockings, leather ankle boots. $1800/2300 424.

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427. German All-Bisque Miniature Doll

by Simon and Halbig 7 ½” (19 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, thick dark eyeliner, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, slightly open mouth, two porcelain upper teeth, brunette mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, thigh-high painted blue stockings and black five-lace heeled boots, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SH. Comments: lovely doll with fancily-painted stockings and shoes. $800/1100

428. Large German All-Bisque Child, Model 886, by Simon and Halbig 9” (23 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, thick brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, thigh-high blue stockings, black two-strap heeled shoes, blonde mohair wig. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 886 S 5 H. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1895. Value Points: wideeyed pretty all-bisque in rare large size, lovely antique costume. $900/1300

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426. Petite German Bisque Child Doll, Model 939,

by Simon and Halbig 9” (23 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, brushsroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, slightly parted lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden eight-loose-balljointed body with straight wrists, painted white socks and red-edged yellow flat shoes, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S 3 H 939 5. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: rare to find this early model in this petite size, original body finish with unusual painting of shoes. $700/900

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429. Early German All-Bisque Doll with Rare Painted Tan Stockings 5 ½” (14 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lower lashes, single stroke brows, open mouth, tiny teeth, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted short tan stockings and black onestrap shoes, antique ivory silk dress, woven straw bonnet. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1885. Value Points: most beguiling expression, choice bisque on the seldom-found model, rare painted color of socks. $700/900

430. French Bisque Bébé by Gaultier, Early Block Letters, Size 5 11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass spiral threaded paperweight eyes with darker iris rims dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists,

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lovely costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F. 5 G. Comments: Gaultier, circa 1882. Value Points: especially beautiful eyes and painting of lashes and eye shadow, original body and body finish. $5500/7500

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431. German Bisque Closed Mouth Doll by Kestner

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17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted long curly lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with solemn expression on the outlined lips, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, early composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: XI. Comments: Kestner, circa 1880.

Value Points: rare and sought-after model with very expressive features, beautiful bisque and painting, original body and body finish, lovely costume. $1100/1500

432. German All-Bisque Miniature with Bare Feet by Kestner 5 ½” (14 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, bare feet, cupped hands, shapely legs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Kestner, Germany, circa 1880. Value Points: especially fine modeling and painting on tiny early doll. $900/1100

433. German All-Bisque Doll with Her Two Tiny All-Bisque Dolls 6” (15 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, painted blue eyes, single-stroke brows, closed mouth, original body, mohair wig, jointed arms and hips, painted white stockings and yellow boots with black accents. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 203. Comments: Germany, Bahr and Proschild, circa 1900. Value Points: original wig and costume, yellow boots, the doll is holding a tiny 2” all-bisque yellow-booted doll, and a 3” all-bisque doll with blue glass eyes, each with original wig and costume. $500/700 433.

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434. Petite German Bisque Child Doll with Fine Original Body by Kestner 9” (23 cm.) Bisque swivel head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, roseblushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, auburn mohair wig, composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 3. Comments: Kestner, circa 1880. Value Points: beautiful early closed mouth doll in pristine condition, original body and body finish, lovely antique costume. $1100/1400

435. Petite German Bisque Closed Mouth Child by Kestner 8” (20 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Kestner, circa 1890. Value Points: pretty diminutive size closed mouth child, original body and body finish, antique costume. $600/900

436. Large German All-Bisque Doll with Painted Black Boots 9” (23 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white stockings and black heeled ankle boots, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: Germany, circa 1900. Value Points: rare larger size with black painted boots. $800/1200

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437. French Bisque Bébé Teteur

by Leon Casimir Bru with Original Signed Shoes 14” (36 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate with modeled bosom and shoulderblades, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, brushstroked brows, roseblushed eye shadow, accented nostrils, open mouth, key-wind at back of head designed for nursing mechanism, kid bébé body with Chevrot hinged hips, kid-over-wooden upper arms, wooden lower legs, bisque forearms. Condition: generally excellent, nursing mechanism not

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working. Marks: Bru Jne 3 (head and shoulders) Bébé Bru Bte SGDG (original label on chest). Comments: Bru, Chevrot epoch, circa 1885.

Value Points: fine quality of bisque and painting, original body, perfect bisque hands, antique costume with original signed Bru Jne shoes. $7000/9000

438. Rare Tiny French Bisque Bébé

by Gaultier with Bisque Hands, Size 6/0 10” (25 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with shaded lips, pierced ears, original lambswool wig over cork pate, kid bébé body with

gusset-jointing at hips and knees, bisque lower arms. Condition: generally excellent, some body darkening, kid of upper arms is worn.

Marks: F 6/9 G. Comments: Gaultier, circa 1878. Value Points: rare tiny size of the early block letter bébé with perfect bisque hands. $5500/7500

439. French Bisque Poupée Head Attributed to Blampoix 7” (18 cm.)

Bisque swivel head on kidedged bisque shoulderplate, cobalt blue glass enamel eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, accented 439. nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: French, attributed to Blampoix, circa 1865. Value Points: fine clarity of bisque enhanced by brilliant eyes. $1100/1300

440. French All-Bisque Doll with Unique Modeling of Face 8” (20 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, bright blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, dark eyeliner, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, peg-jointing at shoulders and hips, bare feet, lovely antique costume.

Condition: generally excellent, flakes at stringing holes, restoration 440. to right upper arm and hand. Marks: 6. Comments: French, circa 1880. Value Points: unique expression with slender nose, tiny prim lips. $800/1200

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441. French Bisque Bébé by Gaulter, Early Block Letters 12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, outlined lips, pierced ears, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, antique chemise. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F. 5 G. (block letters). Comments: Gaultier, circa 1882. Value Points: soughtafter petite bébé with rich eyes and eye decoration, original body and body finish. $4500/5500

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442. All-Original German Bisque Pouting Character, 6969, by Gebruder Heubach 14” (36 cm.) Pink-tinted bisque socket head, small blue glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, incised eyeliner, closed mouth with pouting expression, accent line between the lips, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 6969 4 Germany Heubach (sunburst mark) (Holz-masse mark on body). Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1910. Value Points: pristine condition of the rare little pouty model with glass eyes, original signed body and body finish, original wig, original store costume. $1100/1400

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443. Two German All-Bisque Googlies 4” (10 cm.) and 5”. Each is allbisque, including smaller with swivel head and jointed arms and legs, blue glass googly sideglancing eyes, impish smile, painted blue socks and black shoes; and larger with painted blue googly eyes, jointing at shoulders, bare feet. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1917. Value Points: charming pair, each with mohair wig and antique costume. $400/500

444. Three German All-Bisque Bears with Articulated Limbs 3” (8 cm.) - 4 ½”. Each is allbisque with textured white coat to simulate fur, painted facial features, pin-jointing articulation of limbs. Excellent condition.

Germany, circa 1910. $500/700

445. Set of German All-Bisque Flapper Dolls in Original Box 3” (8 cm.) Each of six matching all-bisque dolls has pink tinted bisque, one-piece bisque head and torso, painted short brown or blonde flapper style bobbed hair, pin-jointing at shoulders and hips, painted shoes and socks.

Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: Germany. Hertwig, circa 1915. Value Points: each is wearing matching original flapper style costume, presented in original box. $300/400

446. Italian Felt Salon Lady with Especially Beautiful Face and Original Costume

by Lenci

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24” (61 cm.) Felt swivel head with slender oval face and elongated throat, painted facial features, pale blue side-glancing eyes, grey eye shadow, painted brown upper lashes, feathered brows, closed mouth with pale pink lower lip, soft blonde mohair wig, slender torso and jointed long slender arms and legs, high heel posed feet. Condition:

generally excellent, some felt fading on costume. Comments: Lenci, circa 1928. Value Points: especially beautiful face with gorgeous painting of eyes, soft luxurious wig, wearing original pink organdy and felt gown with applique flowers, matching bonnet, two organdy petticoats, pantalets, pink heeled shoes. $900/1200

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sculpted hair in short bobbed curls and sculpted hair bow at the side, painted facial features, blue eyes, red and brown upper eyeliner, closed mouth, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted socks and brown one-strap shoes, wearing pretty knit costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, Hertwig, circa 1917. Value Points: wonderful model with unique pose, sculpted hair bow, larger size. $300/400

448. Nine German All-Bisque Miniature Dolls with Original Costumes 447.

447. Large German All-Bisque Character Girl with Sculpted Hair Bow 8 ½” (22 cm.) All pink-tinted bisque with one-piece head and torso, head posed tucked forward, blonde

2 ½” (6 cm.) Each is all-bisque depicting young child with sculpted hair (three with sculpted hat with bunny ears, one as little boy with brimmed cap), painted facial features, pin-jointed arms and legs, painted shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1915. Value Points: each is wearing its factory original costume, and also included are two little pups on leash, and two little pull-toy lambs on leash. $400/500

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