Rosalie - A Life of Dolls

ROSALIE A LIFE OF DOLLS P AR T ON E

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

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An Introduction hen asked for years what her favorite doll was, Rosalie Whyel would often answer, “The one

I am holding.”

This remarkable woman, the daughter of Alaska pioneers of Italian roots, would, despite all expectations, become a pinnacle figure of 20th century doll collecting. Not just in building a collection, but building a world class museum that would, for 25 years, make the Pacific NW the center of the world amongst collectors.

Rosalie’s vision was simple at first. That of a collector, carrying a love of dolls which had been an integral part of her young life growing up in a small cabin near Fairbanks, Alaska. As her collection grew, this same frontier spirit, one of do more, a product of years spent in a town whose mantra was that what you take from the land give back to culture, saw a next phase. To share her collection, grow it, educate, and give us the greatest gift of a generation.

Doll museums are a labor of love. Often done with whatever resources one has in an ad-hoc manner. Rosalie wanted more.

She saw not just a place to showcase the many rare pieces she assembled over the years, but also, to make it something that the general public could relate to. It had to be more in her eyes. With that, she moved her entire family to the Seattle area and in the prosperous city across the

lake, Bellevue, built from scratch an incredible shrine to the doll as art.

Few ever imagined what was coming. In fact, it shocked many who were used to quaint museums in barns, homes, and small strip malls across America. Her vision was to legitimize the subject in a way that helped bring respect to the subject as a more mainstream art form.

The building was majestic, the displays world class, it gave the casual visitor the idea of the doll as a luxury art object, while at the same time being approachable to universalize the doll for everyone. Rare English wood dolls, Fine French bébés and poupées, the rarest of German characters, all beautifully displayed. But Rosalie never lost sight of the people, as she was of the people, realizing that they also loved Ginny, or Barbie, or a simple baby doll with a history of the family that owned it.

Rosalie was everything to everyone.

She made it work where others failed.

And today, as a result, she is an iconic figure to the world of collecting that will be remembered for generations. It would be an understatement to call her anything less than the most respected collector of the late 20th century. Not just for her dolls, but her willingness to give her wealth to sharing them with others for a generation.

desire to spend more time with her growing family of grandchildren, she made the decision to close it. Her work had been done. Inspiring an entire generation of collectors achieved.

At that time, many asked her, “But what will you do with all the dolls?” Her response was quick and to the point. She would just say, “They will stay with me.

After all, it is my collection.”

Prior to her passing earlier this year, Rosalie had helped her family set a course for the future of the collection.

Not wanting to burden them, but as well to see her vision to its next moment, she, along with her daughter Shelley, contacted Theriault’s to partner towards a series of events that would help, not only showcase one last time her life in dolls, but also to assure that they went to others like her, that would care and cherish them on their journey.

A final wish being, of course, that every doll will find a home. And that, when you hold it, it becomes your favorite as well.

The first installment of many auctions featuring dolls from Rosalie’s collection and museum, it is not just an auction, much more than an event, it is also a celebration of a woman who helped to define doll collecting today. x

In 2012, after giving 25 years to the world in showcasing her vision, the toils of running such a large museum, and the

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A Note from the Family of Rosalie When it was suggested that the auction camp in Alaska and when children simply be named Rosalie, we thought yes. outgrew their dolls, or their parents That says it all. thought they should, Rosalie was the lucky benefactor! To her great delight, As her beautiful name suggests, she was a her parents constructed a rustic playhouse classic. The best mom. Just as you from unused materials which she lined imagine. She made us great food, sewed with dolls and bears. When they moved clothes and warm parkas for us, she was to the big town of Fairbanks, a built-in soft-spoken, but firm. Every day was an display cabinet was custom made to adventure exploring outside or creating showcase her Special Dolls. She was a inside. We awoke each day to “It’s a growing collector…little did they know.

Beautiful, Bright, Sunshiny Day!”. A healthy dose of wit, sarcasm, and spark She began slowly, with her first antique with a wicked sense of humor, our Mom being discovered in a shop in Juneau at was an equal opportunist, no one was the age of 21. It took her a week to spared. We often appeared with decide to spend the lavish $20 to take the mustaches, drawn or crafted, long before AM 390 home (and almost 50 years to it was trendy. We learned to laugh at find the perfect dress for her). Her ourselves, together. She put family and momentum began to grow, as did her faith first and always told us to “go for interest in the unusual and rare. Nearly it”. We were loved deeply. everything was purchased from auctions far away from Alaska. Beautiful dolls Rosalie loved dolls from day one. Early shared cabinet space with Alaskan Native Christmas photos from when she was just art, paintings, and the creations of all us a baby, show dolls placed lovingly around kids. We noticed as we moved out, that the tree. One Christmas year when she our bedrooms became Doll Rooms. was six, her beloved Sparkle Plenty Upon a difficult decision to leave our received a black and white fur coat! Sadly, beloved home state it was proposed, by that same winter, in an odd twist of fate, doll club members and others, that her her fur Panda Bear had gone missing… collection was sophisticated enough that Grandma was an excellent seamstress. She Rosalie should consider opening a was the youngest in a remote mining museum. Laughingly she mentioned this

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to husband George and surprisingly he agreed, saying it would keep her busy.

She was well suited for this as she had traveled her entire life and when she did, she always found a museum. In every town. We prayed there was a cafe at the end because it would undoubtedly take her 10 times as long as us to finish. She read every label. Looked at every exhibit.

Who knew if we’d ever be back this way again? So, when it came time to design The Rosalie Whyel Museum of Doll Art, she knew just what she wanted. And didn’t want. First and foremost, she wanted collectors to know, the world to know, how important dolls were. She described them as “the history of everything”. Often remarking that there wasn’t a subject in the world she couldn’t explore and share through an exhibit of dolls. What excited her even more? It was seen through the eyes of children. This would not be a line of dolls in a case. She wanted to depict each doll and toy as it had lived its life, in a playful manner.

Each doll had been important to someone, enough for them, and their subsequent owners, to take such great care she wanted to honor that with the same love and respect. In her unassuming way, she made the Museum exquisite,

refined, educational, and world-class. That was her way. Rosalie did everything with an educated eye and elegance.

Collecting dolls was perfect for Rosalie, as it intersected two of her favorite things-history and art. The Museum enabled her to expand that love and design a story of the craftsmanship of doll makers and reflect the history of the world. So, she loved it when a doll came with its own story, and the fascination expanded as the unfolding of the secret life of that object began. It all sounded like some archeological trek! Already a lover of people, the Museum opened a door for her to ask about the dolls you’d found and the dolls that found you.

Rosalie loved sharing all those stories, remembering them. She loved to tell stories, she wanted to hear your story.

Genuinely wanting to know people where did you come from, your family, your childhood - the struggles and the joy. So, the Museum gave her a new experience with people, the dolls brought them there, and this kindred spirit had a heart big enough for everyone, any age, any walk of life - she gave you her full attention, she made you feel special. She was a giver of her time, her talents, her money.

you had a chance to visit the Museum, watch the Museum Documentary, read her books and many articles, view the exhibits she launched, or spent time with our mom and experienced just some of this and rekindled fond memories. If not, being here today she would have valued you, thanked you, and been excited to pass these precious pieces of history, these treasures, on to you. To your capable hands, to be the next storyteller and conservator. We hope you see the love she poured into not just collecting or sharing, or even these wonderful dolls, but all she encountered. She loved dolls, children, people, life. She loved.

Now it seems only fitting, as it was her wish, that all these special objects continue their journey. “The Dolls will go on after us, we’re just their caretakers…” she would often say. We, as a family, are helping to fulfill her Love, The Family of Rosalie aspirations, desire, and legacy by continuing to share these wonderful items with you, their new caretakers. We hope

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

5. 10” French Bisque Bébé Bru by Leon Casimir Bru in Rare Size 0 with Signed Bru Shoes

68. 30” French Bisque Portrait Poupée by Jumeau with Wooden Articulated Body in Exhibition Size

6. 18” French Bisque Poupée by Barrois for Aux Reves de L’Enfance with Rare Body

73. 24” Exquisite and All-Original French Bisque Bébé by Schmitt et Fils

10. 29” Extremely Rare Splendid French Bisque Bébé by Louis Schneider

74. 24” Extremely Rare French Bisque Smiling Bébé by Schmitt et Fils

13. 24” Very Beautiful French Bisque Bébé by Mothereau in Ivory Silk Ensemble

78. 16” Very Rare and Beautiful German Bisque Character, Model 111, by Mystery Maker

17. 24” Extremely Rare French Bisque Poupée with Extravagant Jeweled Necklace by Rochard

83. 18” Stunning French Bisque Poupée with Distinctive Facial Model Attributed to Dehors

19. 20” Outstanding French Bisque Bébé as Asian Child by Leon Casimir Bru

86. 22” Extremely Rare German Bisque Art Character, Model 102, by Kammer and Reinhardt

28. 18” German Bisque Art Character, Model 8050, by Gebruder Heubach with Rare Modeled Hair

92. 24” Very Rare German Art Character by Marseille with Painted Eyes and Smiling Expression

30. 29” Very Rare German Bisque Character with Compelling Gentle Expression

93. 28” Very Rare German Bisque Painted-Eye Art Character by Marseille

31. 22” Extremely Rare German Bisque Art Character, Model 105, by Kammer and Reinhardt

96. 17” German Bisque Character with Rare Design of Modeled Bonnet, 7972, by Gebruder Heubach

32. 21” Very Rare German Bisque Art Character, Model 106, by Kammer and Reinhardt

97. 19” Rare German Bisque Character, Model 208, with Painted Eyes by Kestner

38. 17” German Bisque Smiling Character, B.P. by Swaine with Original Pouf Coiffure

106. 13” Petite French Bébé by Schmitt et Fils with Original Label from Paris Shop of Simonne

41. 21” Exquisite French Bisque Blue-Eyed Bébé, A.T. by Thuillier

108. 16” French Bisque Premiere Bébé by Emile Jumeau in Original Couturier Costume

42. 19” Rare German Bisque Art Character, 1305 Model, by Simon and Halbig as Polichinelle

110. 22” French Bisque Bébé by Rabery and Delphieu for Parisian Toy Shop of Au Nain Bleu

43. 31” French Bisque Bébé by Jules Steiner in Rare Series E with Endearing Smile

125. French White Fur Poupée Wrap by Adelaide Huret in Original Box

49. 17” Exquisite French Bisque Poupée by Adelaide Huret with Original Body

147. 16” Very Important English 18th Century Wooden Dolls in Original Native American Crees Costumes

60. 20” Rare German Bisque Art Portrait Doll, Model 152, by Simon and Halbig

153. 25” Outstanding French Bisque Portrait Bébé by Emile Jumeau with Dramatic Eyes

61. 21” Very Rare German Bisque Art Character Lady Doll, Model 213, by Bawo and Dotter

156. 10” Rare Tiniest Size French Bisque Bébé Brevete by Bru

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157. 20” All-Original French Bisque Bébé by Andre Thuillier in Luxury Costume

330. 22” German Bisque Art Character, Model 107 “Karl”, by Kammer and Reinhardt

164. 30” German Bisque Portrait Doll of Uncle Sam by Cuno and Otto Dressel in Rare Exhibition Size

334. 30” French Bisque Bébé Attributed to Joanny with Splendid Eyes

165. 14” Rare German Bisque Googly “Virginia, Ginny for Short” Designed by Oscar Hitt

337. 16” Very Rare French Brown Complexion Bisque Bébé by Leon Casimir Bru

176. 15” Extremely Rare and Fine French Bisque Black-Complexioned Poupée by Leon Casimir Bru

368. 20” Very Rare French Porcelain Character Doll by Sevres

177. 21” French Bisque Bébé Modele with Articulated Wooden Body by Leon Casimir Bru

402. 19” Rare German Black-Complexioned Art Character, Model 1301, by Simon and Halbig

182. 21” Extremely Rare German Bisque Character with Open Mouth Designed by Grace Story Putnam

403. 18” Especially Rare German Black-Complexioned Bisque Character, Model 1302, by Simon and Halbig

183. 18” Companion German Bisque Character “Babykins” Designed by Grace Story Putnam

409. 11” German Bisque Portrait of Wistful Child Known as “Wendy” by Bruno Schmidt

300. 8” Very Rare American Cloth Doll by Martha Chase in Tiny Size with Chase Family Provenance

413. 13” Rare German Bisque Character “Moritz” with Modeled Topknot by Kestner

306. 17” Very Rare French Bisque Poupée with Rare Blown-Leather Body by Clement

427. 17” Beautiful French Brown-Complexioned Bisque Bébé by Leon Casimir Bru

309. 25” Splendid French Bisque Bébé E.J.A., by Emile Jumeau

446. 14” Very Rare and Beautiful German Bisque Doll with Sculpted Bonnet by Kestner

317. 17” French Bisque Bébé by Leon Casimir Bru in Outstanding Ceremonial Asian Robes

448. 17” Rare German Bisque Glass-Eyed Character Doll with Closed Mouth, Model 120

318. 21” Rare Pair of French Art Character Dolls, Model 227, by SFBJ in Original Costumes

458. 16” Rare German Bisque Character, Model 1478, by Simon and Halbig

320. 12” All-Original Rare German Bisque Art Character, Model 107, by Kammer and Reinhardt

475. 16” French Bisque Portrait Bébé with Dramatic Brown Eyes by Emile Jumeau

322. 14” Rare German Bisque Painted Eye Character by Marseille

485. 12 ½” French Bisque Bébé by Leon Casimir Bru with Original Signed Body

323. 12” German Bisque Art Character, Model 107, with Original Costume and FAO Schwarz Box

516. 16” Rare German Bisque Painted Eye Art Character by Marseille

324. 27” Beautiful German Bisque Doll Known as “A.T. Kestner”

328. 25” Very Rare German Bisque Art Character Boy, Model 150, by Simon and Halbig

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1. German Paper Mache Peddler Lady with Wooden Body and Bountiful Tray of Miniature Wares and Toys 17” (43 cm.) Paper mache shoulderhead with solid dome, black painted pate with original cut slit at center crown, painted outlined blue eyes, arched brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with gentle expression, wooden body with defined waist, peg-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, painted black shoes, wearing original cotton transfer print dress, undergarments, matching velvet hooded cape, and cap. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1859, presented as peddler lady. Value Points: fine early costume, and carrying a well-laden tray whose wares include tiny peg-wooden doll, black Frozen Charlotte, carved wooden animals, books, yarn winder, tin soldier, and much more. The doll is featured in the book, The Rose Unfolds, page 20. $2200/2800

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2. Early Grodnertal Wooden Lady with Hotte of Miniature Wooden Dolls 20” (51 cm.) One-piece carved wooden head and torso, elongated throat, Empire-era high waisted torso, peg-wooden jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, painted red shoes, carved delineation of painted black hair with wispy curls around the forehead and decorative carved wooden black-edged orange comb at crown, sculpted ears, dainty pointed chin, painted brown eyes, single stroke brows, tiny closed mouth, blushed cheeks, wearing original highwaist brown cotton print dress with full upper sleeves, undergarments, and brown apron. Condition: original finish with typical craquelure. Comments: Germany, early 1800s. Value Points: especially fine detail of facial and hair carving, original early costume, the doll is carrying a flat-backed woven basket (“hotte”) with early miniature wooden Grodnertal dolls. The doll is featured in the book, The Heart of the Tree, by Rosalie Whyel and Jill Gorman, page 80. $3000/4000

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3. Extremely Rare American Brown-Complexioned Cloth Doll

by Izannah Walker

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18” (46 cm.) All-cloth doll with stitched-on head with pressed, stiffened and oil-painted facial features, brown painted complexion, black painted pate under original wig cap of tightly curled woolen yarn on linen backing, painted outlined brown eyes, black brows, closed mouth with slightly upturned lips, brown sateen body over muslin stitch-jointed body, brown oil-painted lower arms and legs. Condition: very good, original finish with few rubs on face, some wig sparseness, brown sateen somewhat worn. Marks: Patented Nov. 4, 1873 (ink script label on back shoulderplate). Comments: Izannah Walker, 1873, the doll is wearing its original crisp cotton dress and cotton apron with stenciled design, undergarments, red woolen stockings, brown shoes. The doll was acquired from the Izannah Walker family by noted doll historian Maureen Popp, and it resided in the collection of Richard Wright until its acquisition by the Museum. Value Points; the extremely rare doll, in original costume, of which few are known to exist, was featured in an article by Donna Kaonis in September 1993 issue of Antique Doll World. $22,000/28,000

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4. American Cloth Doll by Izannah Walker with Furnishings and Accessories 20” (51 cm.) All-cloth doll, stitched-on head with pressed, stiffened and oil-painted facial features and hair, stitched-on ears, large outlined brown eyes, single stroke brows, closed mouth with center line between the pale lips, brown painted hair with two shaded ringlet curls in front of ear and six ringlet curls at back of head, muslin stitch-jointed body with oil-painted lower arms and legs, wearing original red cotton dress with white apron, undergarments, stockings and leather shoes. Condition: very good, original finish with typical light craquelure, nose rub. Comments: Izannah Walker, circa 1870s, the doll was acquired by the Museum from the family of the original owner, along with various furniture and accessories which the family had preserved along with the doll, including an early wooden paint decorated box filled with various ephemera and incidentals including woolen shawl, paisley wrap, velvet bonnet with milliner’s label of Miss G. M. Rea, Fine Millinery, Concord N.H., undergarments, toys including early patched cloth elephant, miniature books including Willie’s Western Visit and Great Truths in Simple Words for Little Children, a remarkable miniature album of hand-woven hair samples, and more; along with an unusual wooden rocker with birch bark hinged seat, and spinning wheel. The doll is shown in the book, The Rose Unfolds, by Rosalie Whyel and Susan Hedrick, page 74/75. $14,000/18,000

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5. French Bisque Bébé Bru

by Leon Casimir Bru in Rare Size 0 with Signed Bru Shoes 10” (25 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate with modeled bosom, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips and defined space between the lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid bébé body with slender shape, gusset-jointing at hips and knees, scalloped-edge kid collarette, bisque forearms. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bru Jne 0 (head) No 0 Bru Jne (shoulders). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, the premiere version of the classic Bru Jne model, circa 1882.Value Points: pristine state of preservation of the rare size 0 bébé, with loveliest modeling, bisque and painting, perfect bisque hands, sturdy early body, and with original bonnet, socks and leather shoes signed Bru Jne Paris 0. The doll is shown in the book, The Rose Unfolds, by Rosalie Whyel and Susan Hedrick. $22,000/28,000

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6. French Bisque Poupée

by Barrois for Aux Reves de L’Enfance with Rare Body

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18” (46 cm.) Bisque swivel head with flat-cut neck on matching shoulderplate allowing side-to-side swivel only, very full facial shape, cobalt blue glass eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, lightly-shaded brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, unpierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French kid-over-wooden poupée body with shapely torso, dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, bisque lower arms.

Condition: generally excellent, fine professional restoration to few finger tips. Marks: Aux Reves de L’Enfance Speciality de Poupées, 40 R. de Richelieu, Paris (stamp on torso). Comments: Barrois, circa 1865, the doll was presented at the prestigious Parisian doll boutique Aux Reves de L’Enfance.Value Points: rarity factors include unusual facial shape, rare neck articulation, pale complexion contrasted by brilliant eyes, wooden articulated body, boutique label, and wearing fine antique costume. $3200/3800

7. Early English Chest of Drawers with Two Secret Compartments 5. Shoes

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9” (23 cm.) h. 10”w. Of fine mahogany with burled drawer fronts and ebony edging, the four-drawer dove-tailed

chest has graceful ogee curved front and ebony wooden drawer pulls. The base and top are designed to pull apart from the body, giving access to secret compartments.

Excellent condition.

English, early 1800s. $500/700

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8. German Bisque Lady with Brown Sculpted Hair and Original Costume 8” (20 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead, brown sculpted hair arranged behind her ears and with vertical braid at the center back held by a sculpted black hair bow, painted blue eyes, brown single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, muslin body, bisque lower limbs, painted black ankle boots.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S (front shoulderplate).

Comments: Germany, Simon and Halbig, circa 1880. Value Points: rare brown hair in fancy coiffure, black bow, wearing store original elaborate costume and posed on original silk covered base. $400/600

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9. French Bisque “Bébé Premier Pas”

by Jules Steiner 24” (61 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, lushly-painted lashes, rose blushed eyeshadow, brushstroked brows, accented eye corners, accented nostrils, slightly-parted lips with two rows of tiny porcelain teeth, outlined lips, dimpled chin, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate, French composition body with mechanism in torso which operates from key wind at side, jointing at shoulders and elbows, metal hinged hips, jointed knees; when wound, the doll walks. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: J. Steiner Bte SGDG Paris Fre A 15. Comments: Jules Steiner, his Bébé Premier Pas, deposed in 1890. Value Points: rarely found model with original body, mechanism, wig, pate, very fine painting of complexion and blush, and wearing antique costume of black velvet with white shirt having finely embroidered collar and cuffs, undergarments, stockings, black leather shoes by Alart with full figure design of doll. The doll is shown in the book, The Rose Unfolds, by Rosalie Whyel and Susan Hedrick, page 136. $3500/4200

10. Extremely Rare Splendid French Bisque Bébé

by Louis Schneider 29” (74 cm.) Bisque socket head with very full cheeks, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve blushed eyeshadow, brushstroked shaded brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded lips suggesting teeth, impressed philtrum and chin dimples, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed plump French body, straight wrists, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, original body and body finish. Marks: Paris SL 13. Comments: Louis Schneider, circa 1885; his boutique firm commissioned bisque heads from the Gaultier porcelain firm according to Gaultier inventory records, although few dolls bearing the S.L. initials are known to exist today. Value Points: the rarity of the bébé is rivaled by its exemplary beauty and quality; the larger size indicates presentation for a luxury market. The doll is featured in the book, The Rose Unfolds, by Rosalie Whyel and Susan Hedrick, pages 102/103. $28,000/35,000 10. Mark

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11. Early English Wooden Doll with Fine Original Costume and Shapely Legs 17” (43 cm.) All-wooden doll with one-piece head and torso, high domed forehead, black enamel inset eyes, dot-painted lashes, single line brows with “stitch” accents, refined shape of nose, thin line closed mouth, strong blush spots on cheeks, brunette human hair over black fabric form with raised roll for coiffure shape, elongated throat, shapely bosom with defined nipples, cloth upper arms, wooden lower arms and individually-carved fingers, tenon-jointing at 11. Accessories

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hips and knees, shapely thighs and calves.

Condition: generally excellent, hair wig is sparse. Comments: England, circa 1765.

Value Points: wonderfully-preserved doll is wearing her original blue and white striped silk dress with button front and side panels of skirt which form a demitrain at the back, matching neck ruffle, undergarments, stockings and silk shoes; along with rare flat-board hat, face ruffle, silk hooded cape, and additional transfer print cotton dress. The doll is preserved in her original wooden lidded box, and was featured in the book, The Heart of the Tree, by Rosalie Whyel and Jill Gorman, pages 24/25. $30,000/40,000

12. German All-Bisque Miniature by Kestner with Extensive Trousseau

13. Very Beautiful French Bisque Bébé by Mothereau in Ivory Silk Ensemble

7 ½” (19 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, very delicately tinted bisque, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, dark eyeliner, lightly feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white stockings with magenta rims and black heeled boots with defined lacing. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, attributed to Kestner, circa 1885. Value Points: very beautiful large all-bisque doll, with extensive early hand-sewn trousseau of fashionable gowns. $2000/3000

24” (61 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head, blue glass enamel inset eyes with rich spiral threading and darker iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, lightly feathered brows, mauve blushed eyeshadow, accented nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and accented lips, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition fully-jointed body, straight wrists, wearing vintage ivory silk and lace dress, matching bonnet, undergarments, leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 4 J (symbol) M. (head) Paris (torso). Comments: Mothereau, circa 1882. Value Points: rarely found doll, its rarity matched by exquisite quality of bisque and painting, splendid eyes, original body and body finish. $10,000/14,000

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both faces, muslin stitch-jointed body, leather arms with stitched-on leather gloves, nicely costumed.

Condition: generally excellent, one glove a bit worn.

Comments: C.F. Kling, circa 1870, the double-faced model was featured in a 1834-1934 exhibition of Kling dolls. Value Points: rare model with very fine quality of painting and unique sculpting. $2400/3200

15. German Bisque Lady with Sculpted Hair and Bodice, Model 107, by C.F. Kling

14. German Bisque Double-Faced Lady Doll by C.F. Kling 19” (48 cm.) overall. head 5”h. Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, having two faces which can be swiveled for alternate front view, one face with blue glass inset eyes, painted brows and lashes, and closed mouth; and the other face with molded closed eyes as though sleeping, closed mouth.

The doll has sculpted brown hair and sculpted pierced ears which are visible from

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22” (56 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead with sculpted blonde hair in elaborately-arranged up-swept coiffure accented with a gilt-edged hair comb, pierced sculpted ears, painted blue eyes with white eye dots, 14. black and red upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented center line, sculpted bodice with magenta-edged blouse collar and gilt-accented magenta-edged blue scarf, muslin stitch-jointed body, bisque lower limbs, painted black boots, brown silk gown, undergarments. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 107 9. Comments: C.F. Kling, circa 1870. Value Points: rare model with luxury accents of hair comb and bodice accessories. $800/1100

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16. German Bisque Lady with Rare Neck Swivel and Lustre Decorations 16 ½” (42 cm.) Bisque swivel head with flat-cut neck on matching bisque shoulderplate, sculpted blonde hair captured under a snood at back of head with magenta and white lustre coronet and features, pierced ears, painted blue eyes, white eye dots, black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with pert smile, sculpted detail on bodice includes beaded necklace, ruffled collar and blue insert, muslin stitch-jointed body, bisque lower limbs, black painted ankle boots, wearing antique muslin gown and undergarments. Condition: generally excellent, tiny chip on neck rim. Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: the daintily-smiling lady features exceptional rarity points including neck construction, decorative snood, and unusual detail of bodice decoration. $2000/3000 15. Back

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17. Extremely Rare French Bisque Poupée with Extravagant Jeweled Necklace by Rochard 24” (61 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead with oval face and strong elongated throat, oval opening at back shoulderplate for lighting purposes, delicate complexion, blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, mauve blushed eyeshadow, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, with beautifully shaped lips having slight slit opening for lighting purposes, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig in original coiffure, kid gusset-jointed poupée body, wearing lavish gold silk gown trimmed with embroidered lace and with floral hair ornaments and rhinestone hair comb. The shoulderplate and throat are decorated with a gold painted chain which connect the 48 painted gold circlets in which 48 clear crystal orbs (without photographic images) are arranged in a lavish jeweled necklace arrangement.

Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: Rochard (script inside head). Comments: Edmund Rochard, circa 1868, whose background as a jewelry maker, likely inspired this singular work. Value Points: very rare doll whose facial beauty is enhanced by extraordinary embedded jeweled necklace. Few examples of Rochard dolls exist, and only one other example with detailed necklace as this is presently known. $70,000/100,000

19. Outstanding French Bisque Bébé as Asian Child

by Leon Casimir Bru 20” (51 cm.) Amber-tinted bisque swivel head on matching kid-edged bisque shoulderplate with modeled bosom and shoulderblades, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, rose tinted eye shadow, dark brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with defined tongue tip between the shaded and outlined lips, dimpled chin and philtrum, pierced ears, black human hair wig in upswept coiffure accented by brass hair pins, kid bébé torso, kid over wooden upper arms hinged at shoulders, amber tinted bisque lower arms and hands, Chevrot hinged hips, jointed wooden lower legs. Condition: generally excellent, one finger reglued, body is especially sturdy and fresh, one sole missing on shoes. Marks: Bru Jne 7 (head) No. 7 (shoulderplate) (original Bébé Bru paper label on body).

Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, Chevrot epoch, circa 1885. Value Points: among the rarest bébé model of the Bru firm, with finest bisque and painting, original wig, body, antique silk embroidered kimono and signed Bru shoes. $40,000/50,000

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18. German Brown-Complexioned Bisque Character “Hilda” in Original Exotic Costume 13” (33 cm.) Bisque socket head with rich brown complexion, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, black brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, two porcelain upper teeth, tongue, black mohair wig, brown composition bent limb baby body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F made in Germany 10 Germany JDK Jr c. Hilda. Comments: Kestner, circa 1915. Value Points: flawless rare complexion, original body and body finish, the doll is wearing original exotic costume with brass medallion-centered woven coiffe, and elaborate beaded neckware. $3000/4000

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20. Maitrise Model of Secretaire in the Chinoiserie Manner 27” (69 cm.) x 14”w. x 8”d. The wooden secretaire, constructed in two parts, features an elaborately fitted upper section with a myriad of niches and tiny drawers, above a desk lower section with hinged writing table which opens to reveal ever further drawers and niches, and with three wide drawers and two pencil drawers each with bronze drawer pulls. The desk is finished in ebony black in the Chinoiserie manner, with rich gilt and grey painted scenes and accents on the exterior, and with sienna painted interior with further gilt scenes. Excellent condition. Maitrise model, late 20th century in the 18th century style. $1700/2300

21. Extremely Rare French Bisque Double-Faced Bébé by Bru in Unique Presentation 10” (25 cm.) l. 6” h. Bisque socket head with two alternate faces which can be revealed by flipping of original cap, one face with painted blue outlined eyes, arched brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with row of upper teeth; and the other face depicting a crying child with reddened complexion, squinting outlined blue painted eyes, one-stroke brows, closed mouth modeled as though wide open and squalling; with attached cap on cardboard form which is designed to flip back and forth; firmbodied torso and upper limbs, bisque lower arms and legs, with painted socks and shoes, one shoe modeled to appear as though falling off. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (illegible Paris stamp on base). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1880, the head was designed for a two-faced bébé model, but was also used in candy box presentations and this amusing vignette. Value Points: extremely rare, of which others are not known to exist, and entirely original and intact, with original costuming, and especially delightful painting and modeling of socks and shoes. $7000/9000

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22. French Bisque Smiling Poupée by Leon Casimir Bru with Extraordinary Costume 23” (58 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, lightly rose blushed eye shadow, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, upturned lip corners in gentle smile, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid gussetjointed poupée body with squarecut collarette. Condition: generally 21. Detail

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excellent, body especially sturdy. Marks: G (head and shoulderplate).

Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1872, the model was deposed in that year. Value Points: original wig with very fine original coiffure, finest quality of bisque, near mint body, and wearing an extraordinary original costume of ivory and aqua silk with fine lace and beaded accents, leather slippers with blue bows. Provenance: the doll is said to have belonged to the celebrated 19th century open singer Madam Scheman Heinke Opera singer. $5000/7000

complexion with cheek blush spots, refined shape of nose, small brown glass eyes in pronounced curve, socket eyeliner, painted tiny upper lashes, one-stroke brows with dot accents, pronounced beauty spot on forehead, silk floss wig on tacked-on linen cap. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: English, circa 1680, one of only two examples of this era with glass eyes known to exist.

Value Points: the extremely rare doll glass eyes and beauty mark and having compelling dignified presence is wearing her original cream colored gown of Indian cotton printed with coral and ecru spandrels and flowers, and with lace headdress, red Moroccan leather shoes and kidskin fingerless gloves. An additional gown is included. The doll is featured in the book, The Heart of the Tree, by Rosalie Whyel and Jill Gorman, pp.

16/17. Ex-collection Dina Vierney. $60,000/90,000

23. Important 17th Century English Wooden Doll with Glass Eyes and Original Costume 20” (51 cm.) Wooden doll with one-piece oval-shaped rounded head, distinctive throat, shaped bosom front, small hips, mortise and tenon jointed wooden legs, cloth upper arms, wooden lower arms with large hands having separately carved splayed fingers, creamy gesso

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of facial features, larger doll has repair of left leg. Comments: English, attributed to Montanari, circa 1851. Value Points: wearing wonderfully-preserved original matching costumes with ribbon and floral trim, including dresses, undergarments, bonnets and slippers. Each doll owns an undergarment with the name of original child owner or the name given to doll: “Rosa Constance” and “Alice Marion”. Provenance: the dolls were gifted to Sir Morton Peto in 1851 for his two daughters, in recognition of his contribution as Engineer in construction of the Crystal Palace; the dolls remained in the Peto family until their purchase from Sir and Lady Peto of Haselmere in Sussez, England in 1987. $2200/2800

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24. Pair, English Poured Wax Child Dolls, “Rosa Constance” and “Alice Marion” with Provenance 22” (56 cm.) and 25”. Each has honey-toned poured wax shoulderhead, endearing plump face, blue glass inset eyes, tinted facial features, closed mouth, light brown mohair wig attached in tiny tendrils into wax, softly-stuffed muslin body, poured wax lower limbs, bare feet. Condition: very good, some fading

4 ½” (11 cm.) Bisque swivel head on bisque torso, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth, brunette mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white socks and brown two-strap shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1890. Value Points: the dear miniature doll is wearing antique knit costume and is presented in early carton box with lithograph of stylish woman on the lid, and with an additional costume. $400/500 24. Label

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26. Wonderful Collection of Bon-Bonnieres with Queen Victoria Provenance 6” (15 cm.) doll. One-piece all-bisque doll with sculpted brown hair enhanced with narrow braid at her crown, painted facial features, well modeled body details including sturdy pose and curled fists, original festive costume, along with a number of fancily-decorated bon-bon figural boxes including a pair of drums with diamond-shaped design and applied raised drumsticks; velvet covered bucket with bail handle and drawstring silk pouch; paper mache potato with removable lid; paper mache apple with removable lid; top hat with blue silk drawstring pouch; double-sided paper mache picnic basket with handle; gilt paper bellows with blue velvet siding; blue wooden barrel, along with figural beetle and figural dog on ruffled cushions. Excellent condition. Circa Provenance: an early paper reference with the collection indicates the doll once graced the top of a Christmas tree at Queen Victoria’s party given for her servants; at that party each servant was presented a bon-bon box with a golden sovereign. The doll and remaining bonbon boxes were gifted to Christopher Elder who was Steward of the Servants, and

was thereafter passed along within his family. The collection was featured in an article in Country Life, December 1977. An exceptional luxury collection of candy boxes with intriguing history. $3800/4400

27. Leather-Bound Book “Queen Victoria’s Dolls”

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9” (23 cm.) x 11”. The leather-bound book with richly-embossed gilt decorations and title on the cover, features beautiful interior pages with delicate drawings of Queen Victoria’s dolls, each garbed in original costumes made by her as a young girl, and with descriptions of their names and the social setting of each scene.

Published by George Newnes of London, 1894. Excellent condition of contents, some roughness of cover edges. $500/700

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29. Large German All-Bisque Miniature

by Kestner with Rare Purple Boots 9” (23 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, plump cheeks, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, dark eyeliner, feathered brows, rose blushed eyeshadow, accented nostrils, open mouth, outlined lips, two square-cut upper teeth and one square-cut lower tooth, blonde mohair wig over 29. plaster pate, pegjointed bisque arms and muscular-shaped legs, cupped hands, painted white socks with magenta rims, and purple ankle boots with tiny heels, antique silk and lace dress. Condition: generally excellent, small chip on upper rim of right arm. Marks: 4. Comments: Kestner, circa 1880. Value Points: rarity factors include large size, teeth, well-defined body modeling, and very rare painted purple ankle boots. $1800/2400

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28. German Bisque Art Character, Model 8050,

by Gebruder Heubach with Rare Modeled Hair 18” (46 cm.) Solid domed pink-tinted bisque socket head, light brown sculpted hair featuring curls tumbling onto forehead and two narrow intertwined braids at the back of head, with blue hair ribbon and bow at the crown, well sculpted ears, intaglio tiny blue painted eyes with white eye dots, brown short feathered brows, black upper eyeliner, accented nostrils of rounded nose, closed mouth modeled as though open with wide beaming smile, two rows of tiny painted porcelain teeth, impressed double dimples in each cheek, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume, undergarments and shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 8050 Heubach Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1910. Value Points: rare model with exceptional detail of modeling of hair and eyes, double cheek dimples. $5000/7000

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30. Very Rare German Bisque Character with Compelling Gentle Expression 29” (74 cm.) Bisque socket head with highly-defined sculpting of nose and chin, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, mohair lashes, painted lower lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth with shaded lips, five porcelain teeth and tongue, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, wearing antique fancy silk dress with pink silk ruching and silk rose trim, matching rose wreath in hair, undergarments, socks, black leather shoes with black pom-poms and bells.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Simon & Halbig 6 (head) Heinrich Handwerck Germany 8 (body). Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1900.

Value Points: very rare model in compelling dramatic size, and in pristine state of preservation, finest modeling, bisque and painting of features, wonderful original costume. $14,000/18,000

31. Extremely Rare German Bisque Art Character, Model 105, by Kammer and Reinhardt 31.

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22” (55 cm.) Bisque socket head with very full lower face, deeply-set eye sockets with heavily-modeled eyelids, painted eyes, black upper eyeliner, one-stroke tapered brows, strong nose, closed mouth in solemn expression, defined space between the shaded and glazed lips, impressed expression lines around eyes, chin and corners of mouth, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, wearing antique checkered cotton dress with pocket hanky, undergarments, socks, leather ankle boots.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 105 K*R 55. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1910, from the firm’s art character reform series. Value Points: extremely rare model, of which few are known to exist, this example with impeccable bisque, superb modeling, original body and body finish. $110,000/150,000

32. Very Rare German Bisque Art Character, Model 106, by Kammer and Reinhardt 21” (53 cm.) Bisque socket head of young lad with very expressive features, deeply-set eye sockets with painted blue eyes, white eye dots, heavily-modeled eyelids with thick black upper eyeliner, rounded nose, closed mouth with downcast lips, pronounced modeling of ears, highly-defined sculpting around the lower cheeks, chin and throat, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, wearing antique brown/olive serge suit, undergarments, socks, black shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 106 (black ink script). Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1910, from the firm’s art character reform series. Value Points: exceptional quality of modeling on the very rare character model, enhanced by finest bisque and painting, original body and body finish, original wig. $80,000/120,000

35. Rare German Bisque Character “Struwwelpeter” by Kammer and Reinhardt in Original Costume 17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass flirty eyes in half-moon shape, thick upper eyeliner and lashes, modeled arched brows, pointy tip nose, closed mouth with smiling lips, double crease laughter lines in each cheek, dimpled philtrum, white mohair wig in “shockhaired” wild fashion, composition and wooden balljointed body with modeled upturned brown-painted shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1913. Their 124 model was originally designed to represent Moritz from the original German children’s story, Max and Moritz, by Wilhelm Busch; this example of that same model is presented as a different storybook character, “Struwwelpeter” (shockhaired Peter), based on an 1845 German children’s book

by Heinrich Hoffman. That book was enjoying a revival in Germany in the early 1900s, and several dollmakers presented versions of Struwwelpeter, including Steiff. This presentation by Kammer and Reinhardt is very rare and was likely a special commission order; another example is shown in Cieslik’s German Doll Encyclopedia, page 3. Value Points: wonderful and very rare portrayal of high-spirited mirthful child, with choicest bisque, original unique body, original wig, is wearing original silk costume with bead and silk fringe accents. The doll is featured in the book, The Rose Unfolds, by Rosalie Whyel and Susan Hedrick, page 235. $14,000/18,000

36. German Bisque Art Character, Model F.P. by Swaine in Original Czech Folklore Costume 36.

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20” (51 cm.) Bisque socket head portraying a very solemn-faced child, deeply-set intaglio blue downcast eyes, white eye dots, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with primly-set accented lips, well-defined chin, brunette mohair wig with braided bun, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: F.P. 8 (incised) S&Co. Germany (stamp). Comments: Swaine, circa 1910.

Value Points: rarely-found model with most expressive and deeply-modeled features, choice bisque, wearing original traditional folklore costume and cap of Czechoslovakia. $4000/5000

37. Petite German Bisque Smiling Character, B.P. by Swaine 11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, small blue painted eyes in deeply-set sockets, laughter lines around the eyes and cheeks, black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth in smiling expression, hint of painted teeth, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, wearing antique folklore costume of Czechoslovakia with rich embroidery. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: B.P. 1 (incised) S&C Germany (stamp). Comments: Swaine, circa 1912.

Value Points: the shy smile is enhanced by sculpted laughter crinkles on the seldom found model. $1800/2200

38. German Bisque Smiling Character, B.P. by Swaine with Original Pouf Coiffure 17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, small blue painted eyes in deeply-set sockets with laughter crinkles at the edges, white eye dots, black upper eyeliner, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth in smiling expression, row of painted teeth,

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impressed dimples, blonde mohair wig arranged in very elaborate 18th century mountain pouf of curls, composition and wooden balljointed body, wearing antique folklore costume of Hallingdal region of Norway with rich embroidery. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: B.P. 6 (incised) S&C Germany (stamp). Comments: Swaine, circa 1912. Value Points: wonderfully expressive and rarely found model is rendered extraordinary by her elaborate and original coiffure. The doll is featured in the book, The Rose Unfolds, by Rosalie Whyel and Susan Hedrick, page 196. $3500/4500

39. Important Early Grodnertal Doll “Miss Maude Middleton” with Trousseau and Provenance 32” (81 cm.) All-wooden doll of slenderbodied woman, one-piece head and torso with oval-shaped head, elongated strong neck, modeled bosom with defined neckline, swivel waist, mortise and tenon jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, painted red flat shoes, black sculpted hair drawn smoothly behind the fully-sculpted ears and forming into a narrow braided coronet at her crown, which encircles a decorative red ornament, sculpted facial features, painted and outlined blue eyes in well-defined sockets, lightly feathered brows, closed mouth with primly set lips, wearing blue/ivory silk plaid high waisted gown with intricate detail of construction, undergarments, and earrings. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Grodnertal, circa 1815, the details of carving and extra waist articulation, as well as her size, indicate luxury production. Value Points: wonderfullypreserved doll with great presence owns an extensive trousseau including three additional gowns, magnificent purple textured silk coat, extensive undergarments and accessories, two pairs of custom kid slippers, pockets, caps, and an early hide-covered wooden trunk.

Several of the costumes have attached paper tag “Maude Middleton” likely indicating the name of original owner or the name given the doll. The doll was featured on the cover of Doll News, September 1995, and is featured in the book, The Heart of the Tree, by Rosalie Whyel and Jill Gorman, pages 70-75. $28,000/40,000

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40. German All-Bisque Miniature Doll, Model 1079,

by Simon & Halbig in Gift Box 8 ½” (22 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, slightly-parted lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig with hip-length braids, pegjointed bisque arms and legs, painted knee-high white ribbed stockings, painted grey heeled boots with five laces, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1079 - 1 Dep S&H. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: large size, original wig, rare style and color of painted boots, and presented in original gift box with rose silk bow. $1100/1400

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21” (53 cm.) Bisque socket head with very full cheeks, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve blushed eyeshadow, brushstroked brows with feathered details, shaded nostril dots, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: A 10 T. Comments: Andre Thuillier, circa 1885. Value Points: exquisite beauty of the gentle-faced bébé is enhanced by finest quality of bisque and painting, especially beautiful lips, original body with fine original finish. The doll was an early signature work featured in the Museum of Doll Art and was highlighted on the cover of the book, The Rose Unfolds, by Rosalie Whyel and Susan Hedrick, and a copy of the book is included with the doll. $20,000/30,000

42. Rare German Bisque Art Character, 1305 Model, by Simon and Halbig as Polichinelle 19” (48 cm.) excluding hat). Bisque socket head with highly-characterized features of adult man, brown glass eyes, very long pointed nose, jutting chin and angular facial shape, sculpted brows in high-angled curves with combmarked details, painted lower lashes, closed mouth with wide beaming smile, outlined lips, row of painted teeth, pierced ears, bi-color mohair wig, composition and wooden balljointed body. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: 1305 S&H 6 ½. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1905 from the firm’s 1300 series.

This model, with its highly characterized expression, was presented by Simon and Halbig as various characters including not only this Polichinelle, but also as a witch and as a pirate.

Value Points: extremely rare model in wonderful large size with superb modeling enhanced by incised crinkles, and wearing original ivory and aqua Polichinelle costume with gilt metallic trim, matching hat and black leather cobbled shoes with bows and bells. $9000/14,000

43. French Bisque Bébé by Jules Steiner in Rare Series E with Endearing Smile 31” (79 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading, dark outer iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with pertly upturned lip corners in shy smile, defined space between the shaded lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over Steiner pate, antique ivory silk dress, undergarments, cap, shoes, stockings. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sie E 6 Steiner BSGD Paris Bourgouin succ. Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1884. Value Points: rare model from the Steiner firm with captivating expression, very fine bisque and painting, original body and body finish. The doll is shown in the book, The Rose Unfolds, by Rosalie Whyel and Susan Hedrick, page 132. $12,000/18,000

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Copenhagen, circa 1850. Value Points: extremely rare doll with remarkable quality of sculpting enhanced by very fine artistic painting. $8000/11,000

45. Pair, English Miniature Wax Dolls in Original Costumes 8” (20 cm.) Each has poured wax shoulderhead, original muslin body and poured wax lower limbs; including lady with brown sculpted chignon, black bead tiny eyes, closed mouth, bare feet; and child with painted light brown baby hair and painted facial features, painted black ankle boots. Condition:

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44. Grand and Rare Early Brown-Haired Porcelain Lady Attributed to Royal Copenhagen 22” (56 cm.) Hand-pressed thick paste porcelain shoulderhead with eight sew holes, rich pink-tinted complexion, having perfectly oval face with well-defined chin, sculpted hair in brown sculpted short finger curls around the sides and back of head, enhanced by deeply incised combmarks and shaded coloring, sculpted detail of eye sockets with defined eyelids, upper-glancing blue eyes, black and red upper eyeliner, ombre eyeshadow, feathered brown brows, aquiline nose, closed mouth with well-shaped lips, blushed cheeks, muslin stitch-jointed body, kid arms, antique robe and undergarments. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: attributed to Royal 45.

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generally excellent, some darkening of wax. Comments: English, mid1800s. Value Points: seldomfound miniature wax dolls, each wearing well-preserved original gowns and undergarments. $500/600

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46. Early French Paper Mache Waltzing Couple by Theroude in Original Costumes

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A lady and gentleman with paper mache head, blue inset eyes, painted features, closed mouth, the lady with blonde mohair wig in elaborately arranged coiffure, and the gentleman 46. Fabric detail with light mohair wig and sculpted moustache and goatee, are posed as though about to begin a waltz, each with one hand on its hip and the right arm clasping the other person. A hidden metal cone beneath the woman’s skirt contains the mechanism which, when wound, causes the couple to glide in graceful circles and then forward, while music plays. Condition: generally excellent, music and mechanism function well. Marks: A. Theroude Paris (brass plate on base).

Comments: Theroude, Paris, circa 1850. Value Points: artistically presented and very rare, the waltzing couple are posed realistically, as is their dance performance; enhanced further by wonderful original silk costumes and wigs. $5000/7000

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47. Early English Wooden Doll in Original Costume in Miniature Size 7” (18 cm.) One-piece wooden head and shapely torso, oval-shaped face, elongated throat, painted outlined black eyes in slightly side-glancing expression, tiny dot brows, thin line tiny mouth, blush spots, brunette wig with soft curls, cloth upper arms, wooden lower arms with individually-carved fork-shaped fingers, dowel-jointing at hips and knees. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: English, late 1700s. Value Points: seldom-found miniature wooden doll is wearing early (possibly original) costume of various silks and muslin, silk stockings, bustle petticoat (curiously being worn on outside of skirt), wonderful cream kidskin shoes with curled toes, woven bonnet and matching stomacher, and has fine original finish. $3000/4000

48. English 17th Century Wooden Doll with Commanding Presence

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20” (51 cm.) Wooden doll with onepiece oval-shaped rounded head slightly flattened at crown, elongated throat, tiny waist and flared hips, mortise and tenon jointed wooden legs, cloth upper arms, wooden lower arms with large hands having separately carved splayed fingers, creamy gesso complexion with cheek blush spots, refined shape of nose with 47. pointing tip, painted large brown eyes with two white eye dots in each eye, brown upper eyeliner, one-stroke arched brows, painted beauty spot, closed mouth with firm expression, tacked-on linen wig cap with remnants of original wig. Condition: generally excellent, wig sparse, some paint rubs on upper forehead and right cheek, lower legs not original.

Comments: English, circa 1690. Value Points: rare early wooden lady with commanding presence, wearing original gown of rose silk with beautifully-formed sleeves edged with flared flounces, linen stomacher with silver wire vertical boning, blue silk petticoat, small bonnet tacked on back of head and decorated with green silk bows. The doll is featured in the book, The Heart of the Tree, by Rosalie Whyel and Jill Gorman, pp. 113. $35,000/48,000 48. Back

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49. Exquisite French Bisque Poupée

by Adelaide Huret with Original Body 17” (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head with strong throat on original bisque shoulderplate with V-shaped definition at center throat, blue glass enamel inset eyes with well-defined eyelids, very dark eyeliner, delicately-painted lashes, accented nostrils, closed mouth, shaded lips with center accent line, unpierced ears, blonde mohair wig on cork pate, gutta-percha poupée body with shapely torso, jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (Huret stamp on front torso, see photograph). Comments: Adelaide Huret, circa 1867. Value

Points: distinctive bisque model of the Huret poupée is perfectly captured and enhanced by choicest painting and bisque, original signed body, and wearing very fine early costume, unsigned but likely 52. Label Huret, of mauve patterned silk with black velvet edging, undergarments, very fine bonnet, leather shoes. $18,000/24,000

50. French Black Kidskin Heeled Shoes with Unusual Design by Huret 2” (5 cm.) Of lacquered black kidskin with twill lining, the shoes feature little wooden heels and unusual open band tops with single ankle strap on each, brown banding around the ankle edge. The soles are stamped “Huret a Paris” Excellent condition.

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51. French Black Kidskin Ankle Boots by Huret 2 ¼” (6 cm.) Of black kidskin with wooden heels and twill uppers having elastic inset panels, the boots are stamped on the soles “Huret a Paris”. Excellent condition. French, Huret, circa 1865. $600/800

52. French Silk Gown and Muslin Blouse by Adelaide Huret For 16”-17” Huret poupée. The ensemble comprises a silk gown of narrow mauve and ivory pinstripes with flat front, flared sides and gathered back, trimmed at bodice, straps, waist, and skirt with mauve silk fringe, stamped on inside waist band “Huret a Paris”. Along with white fine muslin blouse accented with tucks, embroidery and lace, and stamped “Huret a Paris”. Excellent condition, light spotting on skirt front. French, Adelaide Huret, circa 1860. $700/900 51.

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55. French Blue Silk Pagoda Parasol with Bone Handle 8” (20 cm.) The blue silk covered parasol with blue silk fringe accents opens into a l be 53. La pagoda shape, and has a carved bone handle and tip. Excellent condition. French, circa 1865. $500/700

56. Very Delicate French Bonnet in Original Signed Huret Hat Box For 16”-17” French poupée. 4” diam. hat box. Of fine white muslin the bonnet features three tiers of ruffles around the face which are interspersed with embroidered green silk ribbons, form a bow at the crown, and form into long neck streamers. The box is stamped “Maison Huret No. 22 Boulevard Montmartre, Paris”. Excellent condition.

French, Adelaide Huret, circa 1860. $600/800

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53. French Ensemble for Huret Poupée in Original Signed Box

5” (13 cm.) l. stand. A wooden hat stand with decorative paper covers has original green painted finish, along with a

For Huret poupée 16”-17”. The ensemble comprises a gown of fine silver/white gauze with interwoven blue lines, featuring a high waist with blue silk banding which is repeated in banding around the skirt hem, with wide pleating at the front and box pleats at the back closure. Along with a white sheer muslin blouse with narrow tucks down the bodice accented by dainty embroidery, full sleeves, back button closure. And with a blue silk bow for attachment at skirt back. The costume is preserved in original green paper covered box stamped “Maison Huret 22 Blvd Montmartre Paris”. Excellent condition. French, Adelaide Huret, circa 1860. $1200/1500

54. Tiny French Folding Fan with Hand-Painted Scene, Original Box 2” (5 cm.) The bone-handled folding fan with gilt-accented fretwork carving features a hand-painted scene of four people dancing in a garden like setting. The fan is preserved in original box with embossed floral designs on the lid. Excellent condition, rare size. French, mid-1800s. $400/500 54.

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woven flat-top bonnet of tri-color straws having upturned brim and burgundy silk banding, streamers and inner brim lining. Presented in original green paper covered lidded box in the Huret style (unsigned). French, attributed to Huret, circa 1865. $400/500

For poupée 16”-18”.

4 ½” bonnet width (2” inside diameter).

Blue velvet cape with luxurious velvet fringe and interior pale blue silk lining (some spotting on lining). Along with an unusual bonnet of woven blue velvet interlaced with blue silk bands and decorated with a printed silk band and bow. Excellent condition except as noted. French, circa 1865. $400/500

59. French Silk Parasol with Metal Handle 10” (25 cm.) The metal-handled parasol with original yellow painted finish accented with red and black bands has original aqua and cream silk cover with ivory silk fringe and ribbons, and is presented in early Paris box lid from Au Calife de Bagdad doll boutique. French, circa 1860, the parasol is preserved in remarkable pristine condition. $600/800

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60. Rare German Bisque Art Portrait Doll, Model 152,

by Simon and Halbig 20” (51 cm.) Bisque socket head with slender angular features depicting an adult lady, aquiline nose, painted blue eyes with heavily modeled lids and well-sculpted eye sockets, thickly fringed lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with solemn expression, shaded lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden fully jointed lady body with defined bosom, tiny waist and accentuated derriere, antique original gown and undergarments, leather shoes.

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adult lady, presented by the firm, circa 1910. The singular presence and very limited production of the doll have suggested it to be a portrait of special historical person; both Queen Alexandra and Rosa Luxemburg have been validly cited. Value Points: the great rarity of the model with intriguing historical background is enhanced by her exceptional artistry of sculpting and finest quality of bisque, original body, body finish and wig. $12,000/16,000

61. Very Rare German Bisque Art Character Lady Doll, Model 213,

by Bawo and Dotter 21” (53 cm.) Bisque socket head with heart-shaped slender face portraying an adult lady, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, short feathered brows, accented eye corners, aquiline nose with accented nostrils, closed mouth with extended accent line between the perfectly-formed lips, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden fully-jointed lady body with shapely bosom and waist, elongated limbs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 213 B&D 3 Ltd. Germany.

Comments: Bawo and Dotter, an exclusive commission doll by the 19th-century

New York import firm who maintained porcelain works in both Bavaria and Limoges, France as early as 1864, although it was not until 1906 that they created a department devoted exclusively to dolls, and in 1907 advertised “new model heads with lifelike expressions”, presumably their art character line, of which this doll is an example. The luxury quality of their dolls did not meet success in a mass market, and few examples of the B&D art character dolls exist today. Value Points: most sublime expression of serenity with finest quality of bisque and painting, especially fine detail about the lips, original body and body finish, and wearing fine antique costume. $10,000/14,000

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62. French Bisque Sculpted Hair Poupée as Priest 16” (41 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead with very full lower cheeks and elongated face, blonde sculpted hair in short curls, painted blue eyes, black and red upper eyeliner, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with defined teeth and tongue tip, French kid poupée body with shapely one-piece torso and legs, jointed kid arms, mitten hands, wearing black woolen cassock, pants, black leather shoes.

Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, attributed to Gaultier porcelain works from their early series of painted eye poupée characters, circa 1865. Value Points: the rare model is notable with finely-rendered modeling especially around the eyes. $3000/4000

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63. German Bisque Child with Rare Brown Sculpted Hair 14” (36 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead with plump face, brown sculpted hair drawn away 64. from face with stippled feathering around the edge of face, short curls at back of head, sculpted brown hair band, sculpted ears, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent lip, cloth body, wooden lower arms with painted gloves. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: rare brown hair enhanced with decorative glaze, painted gloves, wonderful antique costume comprising gown and matching cape, cotton and wool petticoats, pantalets. $1200/1800

64. German Bisque Lady with Sculpted Brown Hair and Sculpted Corset by Conta & Bohme 12” (30 cm.) One-piece untinted bisque head, torso and upper arms and legs, sculpted brown hair gracefully edged around the face and forming into braids and a coiled chignon at the back of head, painted facial features, 63.

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blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, defined fitted bisque corset edged with gilt forming the torso, cloth mid-arms and mid-legs, bisque lower legs with painted green boots. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, Conta & Bohme, circa 1870. Value Points: rare model with modeled and accented corset and having elaborate coiffure in rare brown color. Ex-collection Winnie Langley. $1300/1600

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65. Pair of German Bisque Lady Dolls with Unique Original Wig 13” (33 cm.) Each has solid domed bisque shoulderhead with black painted pate, oval face and slender elongated throat, painted blue eyes, black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, each with brunette human hair wig designed to form a widow’s peak at forehead and curve around the face, one forming into elaborate looped braids at the back and

the other with coiled braided chignon, each with kid body with stitch-jointing, bisque lower limbs, painted flat black ankle boots with lacing. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: impeccable original condition, the dolls have exceptional coiffure and are wearing original costumes and undergarments. The pair of dolls were acquired for the Museum directly from the original sister owners, and are shown in the book, The Rose Unfolds, by Rosalie Whyel and Susan Hedrick, pages 30/31. $5000/6500

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66. Important Pair of French Bisque Bébés by Maison Huret with Costumes and Provenance 18” (46 cm.) Each has pressed bisque socket head with dainty features centered in the plump rounded face, full cheeks with pronounced double chin, light bulb-shaped neck, delicately feathered brown lashes and brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, gutta percha bébé body based upon the Huret deposed body design, dowel-articulation at the shoulders, elbows, hips and knee joints, bisque hands with separately defined fingers and knuckles. One doll has pale blue glass eyes with spiral threading and blonde mohair wig over cork pate; the other has amber brown glass eyes with spiral threading and blonde lambswool wig. Condition: generally excellent, some typical restoration to body joints, bisque head and hands perfect. Marks: Huret 54 Boulv. Haussman Paris (kid torso band). Comments: Maison Huret, circa 1880. Value Points: extremely rare dolls are quite extraordinary to find as a pair, their provenance and discovery documented in an article appearing in Doll News, 1994; the pair likely originated from the same French estate. Included with dolls, which are costumed in original fine dresses and matching bonnets, are two velvet coats, additional costumes, four various bonnets, undergarments, leather leggings, and an early wooden case with hinged lid. The dolls are each wearing shoes with the shop label of A La Tentation, a Paris doll shop located at 22 Passage Vendome in 1879. $50,000/70,000

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67. Gorgeous French Bisque Portrait Poupée by Jumeau 23” (58 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with darker iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rich mauve blushed eyeshadow, arched feathered brows, shaded nostrils of elegantlyshaped nose, closed mouth, outlined shaded lips, impressed philtrum, blushed cheeks, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupée body with gusset jointing, nicely costumed in patterned cotton garden dress with lace edging at collar, undergarments, bonnet, leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: Pierre-François Jumeau, the portrait model was introduced about 1873 and was considered the luxury model of the poupée line.

Value Points: gorgeous poupée with most artistic painting of complexion and features such as mauve eyeshadow. The doll appears in the book, The Rose Unfolds, by Rosalie Whyel and Susan Hedrick, page 85. $8000/12,000

68. French Bisque Portrait Poupée

by Jumeau with Wooden Articulated Body in Exhibition Size 30” (76 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, almond-shaped blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve-blushed eyeshadow, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French wooden body with shapely torso and derriere, dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips and knees, and extra deluxe swivel-jointing at upper arms and legs, separately-sculpted fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Pierre-François Jumeau, circa 1867, its grand size indicates likely creations as special Exhibition model. Value Points: especially beautiful poupée with most delicate bisque and expression, original wig, pate, rare wooden body and body finish; included is white pique day dress with fine soutache embroidery.

The doll is featured in the book, The Rose Unfolds,

by Rosalie Whyel and Susan Hedrick, pages 88/89. $12,000/15,000

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limbs, bare feet. Condition: very good, some light typical craquelure on face. Marks: S. Austin’s Toy & Doll Counter 24 Ground Floor Pantheon Bazaar (stamp on front torso).

Comments: England, the doll was presented by Austin’s of London, circa 1880. Value Points: the dainty doll is wearing her beautiful original lace dress, undergarments, pink kidskin slippers, and pale pink bonnet, and owns copies of two original notes identifying her simply as The London Doll as “I never had any name like the other dolls”, and with provenance of ownership until its arrival at the Rosalie Whyel Museum. $1600/1900

70. Early Miniature Wax Scene in Shell Sculpted Shadowbox 2 ½” (6 cm.) h. The sculpted paper mache nut shell hinges open at the gilt-edged center to reveal a blue painted interior

69. English Poured Wax “The London Doll” with Provenance 18” (46 cm.) Poured wax shoulderhead, tiny blue glass sleep eyes which open and close from lever at back torso, heavily-modeled eyelids, tinted brows, lips and cheeks, closed mouth, tacked-on brunette mohair wig with ringlet curls, muslin stitch-jointed body, wax lower

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with miniature wax scenes at each side; one side with wax building having a center tower and defined windows, a woman walking in the foreground; and the other side depicting a woman with crown holding two small children. Excellent condition.

Early 1800s. $400/500

71. Early Wax Miniature Doll with Gilt Metallic Costume 7” (18 cm.) Poured wax shoulderhead turned to the side, tiny black bead eyes, tinted features and hair, firmlystuffed body with wax hands.

Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: early 1800s. Value Points: wearing very fine early fully-lined costume of metallic gilt threading with lace overlay and silver metallic corners, stitched-on gilt metallic slippers. $500/700

72. Pair, English Poured Wax Child Dolls in Original Costumes

by Montanari 22” (56 cm.) Each has poured wax shoulderhead depicting a plump-faced young child, blue glass inset eyes, tinted facial features, closed mouth, mohair wig, softly-stuffed muslin body, poured wax lower arms and legs, bare feet. Condition: generally excellent, repair to left foot and neck on one. Comments: England, attributed to Montanari, circa 1880. Value Points: the pair are wearing matching costumes with well-detailed embroidery and lace, bonnets, undergarments. $1200/1600

73. Exquisite and All-Original French Bisque Bébé by Schmitt et Fils 24” (61 cm.) Bisque socket head with very full cheeks, chin and throat, very delicate complexion, pale blue glass inset enamel eyes with darker blue iris rims, dark eyeliner, rose blushed eyeshadow, painted lashes, arched feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with shaded accent lines on lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over original pink plaster pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists and flat-cut derriere, wearing original chemise dress with lace yoke and matching lace

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trim on skirt and cuffs, undergarments, socks, cream kidskin boots with pompom trim by Alart, elaborate bonnet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: BTE SGDG 4 (head) 4 (pate) Sch (in shield on derriere). Comments: Schmitt et Fils, circa 1880. Value Points: the exquisite beauty of the very rare early portrait like bébé is achieved by most delicate complexion and deeply-modeled features such as defined creases by sides of mouth, enhanced further by superb original condition. $25,000/35,000

74. Extremely Rare French Bisque Smiling Bébé by Schmitt et Fils 24” (61 cm.) Bisque socket head with very full cheeks and chin, very pale complexion, blue glass enamel inset eyes in half moon shape, spiral threading with darker blue iris rims, dark eyeliner, mauve eyeshadow, delicately painted lashes, lightly-feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth modeled as though open with two rows of painted teeth, outlined lips with upturned smiling corners, pierced ears, blonde lambswool wig over original pink plaster pate, French composition and wooden body with eight-loose-ball joints, straight wrists, flat-cut

derriere, lovely antique lace-trimmed dress, undergarments, bonnet, woven socks, and black shoes with brown silk rosettes signed C.M. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bte SGDG 4 (head) Sch (in shield on derriere) Gesland Bte SGDG (shop paper label). Comments: Schmitt et Fils, circa 1880, early portrait model by the luxury firm. Value Points: extremely rare model, of which few others are known to exist, has compelling expression highlighted by smiling expression and teeth, original body and body finish. The doll is featured in the book, The Rose Unfolds, by Rosalie Whyel and Susan Hedrick, pages. 149/151. $35,000/45,000

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75. German Bisque Character, Model 131,

by Kammer and Reinhardt 11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, dark blue glass sleep and side-glancing eyes, painted lashes, single stroke brows, rounded nose with accented nostrils, closed mouth with extended center line forming into a shy smile, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig Germany 131-21. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1920, the beloved model was more commonly presented as a

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googly with toddler body, yet this example appears to be completely original and rare variation created for the American market.

Value Points: most captivating character with finest bisque, luxury original wig, original body and body finish, original silk aqua dress, and presented in original factory box, designed for the American market with label “Fine Dressed Jointed Doll” on box and “My Darling, I can be dressed and undressed” label on dress. The doll has a blue ribbon award from 1995 UFDC convention in Philadelphia. $3000/4000

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76. Pair, Composition Dolly Dingle and Bobby Blake Characters by Grace Drayton for Ideal 7” (18 cm.) Each is all hard-composition doll with swivel head, jointed arms, one-piece body, legs posed as though walking, sculpted hair in classic style, she with topknot and short bobbed curls, he with side-parted bobbed hair, each with glass googly eyes glancing at each other, chubby dimpled cheeks, and sculpted painted costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Ideal (original label on feet). Comments: from original designs by Grace Drayton, the dolls were made in Japan and marketed by Ideal, circa 1916. Value Points: rare set of glass-eyed googlies in wonderfully preserved condition designed by celebrated American artist. $400/500

77. German Bisque Character, Model 117A,

by Kammer and Reinhardt in Rare Petite Size 7” (18 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, single stroke brows, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, composition body jointed at shoulders and hips, painted white socks and brown two-strap heeled shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 117/A. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1917, the petite smallest size of their beloved doll marketed as Mein Liebling. Value Points: very dear doll is wearing original lace rose and green costume. $800/1200

78. Very Rare and Beautiful German Bisque Character, Model 111, by Mystery Maker 16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head with oval-shaped face, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips and extended center line, blonde mohair waist-length wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, lovely antique costume and signed H.H. shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 111 3.

Comments: Germany, circa 1913, although the maker of the bisque head is attributed to Simon and Halbig, it remains a mystery regarding the firm which commissioned and sold the doll; possibilities include K*R whose model 111 was registered but examples marked K*R 111 have never been found, or Adolf Wizlizenus whose stylized markings exactly match the marking on this doll.Value Points: the doll remains one of the most beautiful mysteries of the doll world, with compelling expression, finest bisque and painting, original body and body finish, and original wig. The doll appears in the book, The Rose Unfolds, by Rosalie Whyel and Susan Hedrick, pages 194/195. $12,000/16,000 78.

79. Early French Cotton Sunbonnet with Bavolet Edging 2 ½” (6 cm.) inside head diam. Of finely-woven muslin with interwoven delicate blue and red flowers, the sunbonnet has gathered back with bavolet ruffle, and unusual ruffled brim with ruched detailing, long streamers. Excellent condition. French, circa 1860. $300/400

80. Two French Poupée Snoods For lady dolls about 16”-18”. Including aqua tulle snood with aqua drawstrings, and muslin snood constructed to capture chignon at back of head and with a lace flounce at front crown edged with blue silk ribbons. Excellent condition. French, circa 1865. $300/400

81. French Bone-Handled Parasol for Poupée 9” (23 cm.) Finely-carved bone-handled parasol with brass stem and finial, has unusual spring opening, and is covered with original (frail) ivory silk with lace edging. French, circa 1860. $400/500

82. Three Antique Doll Wigs Including caracul mohair on linen cap (3” diam), blonde mohair wig with coiled braid (1 ½” diam), and tiny blonde mohair wig with long curls and bangs (1” diam). Excellent condition. Late 1800s. $200/300 81.

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83. Stunning French Bisque Poupée with Distinctive Facial Model Attributed to Dehors 18” (46 cm.) Bisque portrait head with elongated ridge-edged neck rim on matching bisque shoulderplate, oval-shaped slender face, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with heart-shaped upper lip, accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, slender kid poupée body with gusset-jointing at hips and knees, bisque arms to above the elbows, right elbow modeled bent, separately sculpted fingers. Condition: generally excellent, body is very sturdy and fresh, right arm has hairline near elbow. Comments: French, circa 1867, the model is attributed to the firm of Dehors, of which the doll division was overseen by Alexandrine Dehors. Value Points: rarity factors include stunningly beautiful portrait face, original wig with elaborately fitted snood, bisque hands, and wearing original silk costume with glass beaded edging and grey velvet ribbons, undergarments, leather shoes. $14,000/18,000 80.

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also offered as a parlor bust on pedestal, and was part of a series, of which #84 of this catalog is an example. Value Points: very rare character with exceptional quality of modeling, decoration and painting, the doll is featured in the book, The Rose Unfolds, by Rosalie Whyel and Susan Hedrick, pages 160/161 described as “one of the crowning jewels of the Museum’s collection...dollmaking as an art form”. $8000/12,000

85. German Bisque Bust of Young Boy on Pedestal 12” (30 cm.) Bisque bust of young boy, his head turned to the side, is posed upon a bisque pedestal with blue and gilt decorations, he with sculpted short blonde hair having deeply-comb-marked details, fully-sculpted ears, deeplyset brown painted eyes with black upper eyeliner, feathered brows, sculpted smiling crinkles around the eyes and mouth, closed mouth with painted teeth, sculpted shirt front with dotted bow, painted blue flowers and gold accents on shirt front. Excellent condition.

Germany, early 1900, the bust appears to be from the same porcelain maker as #84 of this book. $300/400

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84. Very Rare German Bisque Art Character Doll with Sculpted Hair and Elaborately Sculpted Bodice 25” (64 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead turned to the left, sculpted blonde hair with arranged ringlet curls tumbling onto shoulders and held by a sculpted brown ribbon at the crown, sculpted ears fronted by tiny ringlet curls, painted grey/blue upper-glancing eyes, black upper eyeliner, lightly-feathered brows, blushed eyeshadow and cheeks, closed mouth with defined space between the gently-smiling lips, impressed dimples in philtrum, chin and cheeks, sculpted bodice with throat ruffle edged by gold band, ruffled collar and painted gilt designs, muslin stitch-jointed body, bisque lower arms, wearing white cotton dress and undergarments, leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent, chips on palm side of two finger tips. Comments: Germany, early 1900, the maker remains a mystery; the model was

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22” (56 cm.) Bisque socket head portraying a young boy with highly characterized angular features on oval shaped face, deeply sculpted light brown hair in boyish fashion with tousled forehead bangs, large sculpted ears, painted brown eyes, black upper eyeliner, feathered brows, strong nose with accented nostrils, closed mouth, very full shaded and outlined lips, strong definition of chin and cheek bones, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, well costumed in antique brown woolen trousers, checkered vest, shirt, tie, green woolen great coat, and brown leather boots. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R 102. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1910. An identical sculpture, Knabenbuste, was modeled by the illustrious German artist Arthur Lewin-Funcke in 1898 and then, in 1910, was transformed by Lewin-Funcke into this rare model for Kammer and Reinhardt’s art character reform series. Value Points: the extreme rarity of the model is rivaled only by the exceptional quality of its sculpting and very fine bisque and painting. The doll is featured in the book, The Rose Unfolds, by Rosalie Whyel and Susan Hedrick, pages 227/228. $40,000/60,000

88. Grand English Wooden Lady Doll with Expressive Facial Detail 26” (66 cm.) Wooden doll with one-piece head and torso, unusual pear-like shaping of face, flat crown under wig, elongated throat, modeled bosom, tiny waist, cloth upper arms, carved wooden lower arms with spatula-like hands having individual fingers, mortise and tenon-jointing at hips and knees, black enamel inset eyes in oval shape, dot painted all-around lashes, single stroke brows with dot accents, well-shaped nose and chin, closed mouth, blush spots, linen wig cap with partial original hair. Condition: generally excellent, original painted finish, nose and chin rubs, wig sparse. Comments: England, circa 1740. Value Points: regal presence of the well-poised lady, wearing fine gold silk dress with exquisite lace trim at the sleeves, long leading strings at the back, linen cap with embroidered details and matching linen coin purse, petticoats, stockings, and hand-cobbled leather shoes. The doll is featured in the book, The Heart of the Tree, by Rosalie Whyel and Jill Gorman, pp. 32-35. $40,000/60,000

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87. Petite 17th Century English Wooden Doll with Gentle Expression 9” (23 cm.) All wooden doll with one-piece head and torso, oval-shaped face, rounded head, shapely torso with tiny waist, painted large black eyes, two white eye dots on each eye, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blush spots on cheeks, tacked-on wig on muslin form, cloth upper arms, wooden lower arms, mortise and tenon jointed legs. Condition: very good, some fingers broken.

Comments: English, late 1600s. Value Points: the very dear early doll in rare tiny size is wearing original long sacque-back gold silk dress, petticoats, red kidskin slippers, tulle wrapped cap. The doll is featured in the book, The Heart of the Tree, by Rosalie Whyel and Jill Gorman, pp. 14/15. $18,000/22,000 88. Accessories

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89. German Art Character Doll by Marion Kaulitz in Original Costume 18” (46 cm.) Hand-sculpted composition socket head, painted brown eyes in deep eye sockets, modeled eyelids, lightly feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, accented lips, defined chin and cheek bones, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume, undergarments, shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Marian Kaulitz introduced her new concept “art character reform” dolls in 1908 to counteract the dolls then being marketed which she considered too pretty and unrealistic; her concept is believed to be the inspiration for the character doll movement that swept the industry for the ensuing decade. Value Points: an especially appealing character model with beautiful original complexion and painting, wonderful characterization, original body and body finish. The doll is featured in the book, The Rose Unfolds, by Rosalie Whyel and Susan Hedrick, page 169. $4000/6000

90. Terra Cotta Bust of Young Child with Solemn Expression 6” (15 cm.) Terra cotta shoulderhead bust of young child with suggestion of sculpted short hair, downcast face, defined facial features including downcast lips. The bust bears the early Rookwood pottery mark of the Ohio firm who presented a very limited series of character child busts in the early

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1900s, concurrent with the revival of the art character dolls. Excellent condition.

American, Rookwood, circa 1910. $400/500

91. Very Rare German Art Character Doll, Possibly Prototype, with Important Lineage 16” (41 cm.) Textured sculpted composition socket head depicting a young lad, deeply-sculpted light brown tousled hair, defined ears, painted blue eyes, one-stroke angled brows, closed mouth with very full pouting lips, defined chin, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, wearing original black woolen gentleman’s suit with brocade vest, tucked shirt, bow tie, socks, black shoes, and with top hat.

Condition: generally excellent. Comments: circa 1909, the maker of this mystery doll involves both Marion Kaulitz and Kammer & Reinhardt. A bisque bust of this same model had been created in 1898 by the sculptor Lewin-Funcke, who was later commissioned by Kammer and Reinhardt to create the heads of their art character series so it seems likely that this head is one of his commissioned works for K*R. On the other hand, the material of this head and its stylized texturing bears the distinctive touch of Marion Kaulitz art doll workshops. It is known that K*R and Kaulitz had a fractured relationship and one ponders the role of this rare doll in that clash.Value Points: only one other example of this doll, likely a prototype, is known to exist, its rarity rivaled by its artistry and mystery. $8000/12,000

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92. Very Rare German Art Character by Marseille with Painted Eyes and Smiling Expression 24” (61 cm.) Bisque socket head, deeply-intaglio sculpted painted blue eyes in half-moon shape, black and incised eyeliner, short feathered brows with sculpted detail, accented nostrils of pointy tip nose, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, deeply impressed dimples at lip corners and cheeks create a smiling expression, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, wearing antique schoolgirl pinafore dress, pink woven stockings, shoes.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Germany A 7 M. Comments: Marseille, from their series of rare art character dolls, circa 1910. Value Points: superb artistry of the model is exemplified by the notion that the child is smiling although the lips are perfectly solemn; the expression is achieved through the impressed dimples and the painting of the eyes; finest quality of bisque and painting on the extremely rare model in wonderful large size. $20,000/30,000

93. Very Rare German Bisque Painted-Eye Art Character by Marseille 28” (71 cm.) Bisque socket head, intaglio-sculpted painted blue downcast eyes with pronounced large black pupils, white eye dots, black and red upper eyeliner, short feathered brows with sculpted detail, well-defined nose with rounded tip,

shaded nostrils, closed mouth with downcast petulant expression, outlined lips with enhancing decorative glaze, impressed dimples at lip edges, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume comprising embroidered short trousers and red vest, white shirt, burgundy woolen stockings, leather shoes. Marks: B (in large incised script) A 9 M. Comments: Marseille, circa 1910, from their art reform series of intaglio painted-eye characters. Value Points: very few examples of the expressive-faced lad are known to exist, this doll enhanced by exemplary quality of complexion and painting, original body and body finish. $20,000/30,000

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jointing at shoulders and hips of bent legs, brown composition hands, antique romper suit. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Heubach (sunburst mark) Germany 7658. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1910.Value Points: rare brown-complexioned character with superb sculpting of hair and features, wearing antique costume including linen apron with stenciled design for embroidery. $3000/4000

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94. German Brown-Complexioned Bisque Character, 7668, by Gebruder Heubach 16” (41 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head with rich brown complexion, sculpted black short curly hair, intaglio brown down-glancing eyes with white eye dots, heavily-modeled eyelids, black painted brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth modeled as though open with two sculpted white teeth, full coral lips, brown leather torso, cloth upper arms and composition lower limbs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 6 Heubach (sunburst) 7668 Germany (head). Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1910. Value Points: rare brown-complexioned character child with superb sculpting of hair and features, flawless bisque, antique Sunday best suit. $4000/5000

95. German Brown-Complexioned Bisque Character, Model 7658, by Gebruder Heubach 14” (36 cm.) Solid domed bisque shoulderhead with rich dark brown complexion, black sculpted hair in short curls, intaglio brown painted side-glancing eyes, accented nostrils, closed mouth with smiling expression, original brown muslin body with

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96. German Bisque Character with Rare Design of Modeled Bonnet, Model 7972,

by Gebruder Heubach 17” (43 cm.) Pink-tinted bisque socket head, sculpted jade green bonnet in the Dutch cap style with white geometric design border, painted facial features, intaglio blue eyes, white eye dots, black upper eyeliner, accented nostrils, closed mouth with downcast pouting lips, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: 6 7972 Heubach (sunburst mark) Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1910, in the manner of the firm’s 8226 model known as Baby Stuart. Value Points: very rare model, previously undocumented, with fascinating detail of bonnet decoration, original body and body finish, antique folklore costume. The doll is featured in the book, The Rose Unfolds, by Rosalie Whyel and Susan Hedrick, page 197. $3000/4000

97. Rare German Bisque Character, Model 208, with Painted Eyes by Kestner 19” (48 cm.) Bisque socket head with plump cheeks and chin, painted pale blue upper-glancing eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, fringed lashes, slight feathered brows, accented nostrils of rounded tip nose, closed mouth with outlined lips, welldefined ears, brunette mohair wig in coiled braid, composition and wooden balljointed body, wearing antique folklore costume, undergarments, socks, shoes.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: G made in Germany 10 208 (head) Germany (red stamp on torso). Comments: Kestner, circa 1912, the model was made with glass eyes or this, the rarer variation, with painted eyes for a short time only. Value Points: rarity of the model is enhanced by finest sculpting of lightly impressed dimples in cheeks and lip corners, enhancing decorative glaze on pupils and brows, original wig, original body and body finish. $8000/12,000

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98. Grand German Paper Mache Lady with Elaborate “Apollo Knot” Coiffure 36” (91 cm.) Paper mache shoulderhead, black sculpted hair arranged with topknot in so-called “Apollo knot” style at crown, and arranged clusters of curls at each side of face, black enamel eyes, lightlydefined lashes and brows, open nostrils, closed mouth, blushed cheeks, slender kid lady body, wooden lower arms and legs, painted blue shoes, antique dress and undergarment. Condition: generally excellent, small repair at back shoulderplate. Comments: Germany, circa 1840, grand size and luxury coiffure suggest production as an Exhibition model. Value Points: unusual detail of Apollo knot design with variations of hair arrangement in each knot. Ex-collection Yesteryears Doll Museum of Massachusetts. $4000/6000

99. Rare German Paper Mache Lady Doll with Painted Floral Accent at Forehead 19” (48 cm.) Paper mache shoulderhead, oval shaped face and elongated throat, black sculpted hair with braided topknot at back crown and arranged poufs of curls at each side of face, accented by a painted floral decoration at top center forehead, painted blue eyes, black feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, slender kid body, wooden lower arms and legs, painted red shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1840. Value Points: beautifullypreserved model with rare floral accent, sturdy body, and wearing original olive silk twill gown and original undergarments. The doll is featured in the book, The Rose Unfolds, by Rosalie Whyel and Susan Hedrick, page 21. Ex-collection Doris Hupp. $3000/4000

100. Fine Early German Paper Mache Lady with “Apollo Knot” Coiffure 26” (66 cm.) Paper mache shoulderhead of lady with elongated strong throat and slightly-modeled bosom, black sculpted hair arranged in center part with very high “Apollo knot” at center crown, and two elaborate poufs of curls at her sides of face, painted blue eyes, black upper eyeliner, lightly-feathered brows, strong nose, closed mouth with center line forming into a slight smile, slender kid body with wooden lower arms and legs, painted yellow slippers. Condition: generally excellent, very light typical craquelure on 98.

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face. Comments: Germany, circa 1840. Value Points: rarity factors include luxury size, extravagant coiffure with sculpting detail, slight smile, and wearing original costume comprising white linen gown with fine stumpwork embroidery at hemline, and “leg’o mutton” sleeves, pantalets, green silk cape and carrying tapestry woven purse. $4000/6000

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101. Splendid French Bisque WoodenBodied Poupée with Extensive Couturier Costumes and Accessories 17” (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid-

over-wooden body with so-called “baggie” kid at knees, jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, bisque forearms, separately-sculpted fingers. Condition: generally excellent, body especially sturdy and clean.

Marks: J. Hameau...(label on torso).

Comments: French, circa 1865, the doll was presented in the Parisian doll shop Au Musee des Enfants of Julien Jean Hameau and has original body deposed by Cruchet in 1862.

Value Points: wonderfully-preserved condition of the rare doll with shop label, deposed rare body, wearing original blue silk gown with extended train and matching hat, and owning a trunk from the Paris doll shop Magasin des Enfants (original label) along with extensive trousseau and accessories comprising six additional gowns, extensive undergarments including boned corset and stiffened bustle, aprons, sleeves, dickey, stockings, red kid slippers stamped T, red leather necessaire, red sewing case, folding fan in box, three additional bonnets, two parasols, inkwell, purse, knit slippers, jewelry and more. $12,000/17,000 101. Costumes

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102. German Porcelain Gentleman Doll with Sculpted Brown Hair by KPM 15” (38 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead of man, sculpted short brown hair in deeply defined loose curls, fully-sculpted ears, blue down-glancing painted eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accent line between the full lips, muslin stitchjointed body, leather hands designed as gloves, antique gentleman’s suit, shirt, leather ankle boots. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (blue stamp 102. Profile

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inside shoulderplate). Comments: KPM, circa 1840. Value Points: rare model with very fine sculpting of hair, solemn expression enhanced by lightly-tinted complexion. The doll is featured in the book, The Rose Unfolds, by Rosalie Whyel and Susan Hedrick, page 44. $4000/5000

103. German Porcelain Miniature Doll as Queen Victoria in Shadowbox Vignette 7 ½” (19 cm.) doll. Pink tinted porcelain shoulderhead with slender oval face and elongated throat, brown painted sculpted hair drawn smoothly around the side of face and captured in a coiled chignon at her nape, painted blue eyes, black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, closed mouth, muslin body, porcelain lower arms, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent, body a bit soiled.

Comments: Germany, circa 1860, the model is believed to be inspired by portraits of Queen Victoria. Value Points: rare brown hair on the petite porcelain lady, arranged in wooden shadowbox with print of Victoria, thimble with raised profile image of Victoria, a collection of early miniature books, book-shaped box with tiny strand of baby hair, and with chatelaine worn at her waist. $1200/1500

104. Very Fine and Rare Early Brown-Haired Porcelain Lady Attributed to Royal Copenhagen 25” (64 cm.) Pink-tinted, hand-pressed thick paste porcelain,

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slender oval-shaped face, elongated throat, sculpted hair in rare brown color with shading detail, well-defined center part with individually sculpted short finger-curls around the sides and back of head, sculpted detail of eye sockets with defined eyelids, small blue upper-glancing eyes, black and red upper eyeliner, ombre eyeshadow, feathered brown brows, aquiline nose, closed mouth with defined space between the lips, painted row of tiny teeth, accent dimples at lip corners and philtrum, blushed cheeks, old muslin stitch-jointed body.

Condition: generally excellent except small chip at right back stringing hole corner. Comments: attributed to the porcelain works of Royal Copenhagen, circa 1850.Value Points: rarely found doll with unique modeling and hair color, very distinctive facial expression, wearing fine early gown, undergarments and leather boots.

Ex-collection Museum of the City of New York, and photographed in the 1978 book, Treasury of Beautiful Dolls, by John Darcy Noble. $8000/11,000

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105. Elegant Set of French Salon Furnishings for Dolls from Simonne 10” (25 cm.) h. chairs. Of fine wood with ebony finish, the set has gracefully arched sides and turned spindles, woven seats, and comprises settee, two arm chairs, a side chair and a pedestal oval table with hand-painted floral arrangement on the table surface. The original paper label of the luxury Parisian doll shop of Simonne is on base of one chair. Excellent condition. French, circa 1875. $1800/2300

106. Petite French Bébé by Schmitt et Fils with Original Label from Paris Shop of Simonne 13” (33 cm.) Bisque socket head with rounded facial modeling, blue glass enamel

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inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig, cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-looseball-jointed body with straight wrists, nicely costumed in rose silk vintage dress with lace trim, fancy bonnet, undergarments, socks and shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bte SGDG 2/0 (head) Sch (in shield on derriere) Au Passage Delorme No 5 1-15 Jouets Simonne 188 Rue de Rivoli 188 (paper label on lower back). Comments: Schmitt et Fils, circa 1880, the petite bébé was presented in the luxury Parisian doll shop of Simonne. Value Points: gentle-faced wide-eyed child has loveliest bisque, original body and body finish. $6000/8000

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107. German All-Bisque Miniature Doll by Simon and Halbig as Nun and Additional Garments 7 ½” (19 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, two square-cut upper teeth and one lower, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted blue and white striped stockings, shoes. Condition: generally excellent, tiny chip at right shoulder. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1885. Value Points: large all-bisque with rare stockings, wearing original white woolen nun’s habit and accessories; additional brown and green habit is included. $900/1200

108. French Bisque Premiere Bébé by Emile Jumeau in Original Couturier Costume 16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, rose blushed eyeshadow, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with defined space between shaded lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed

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body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 7 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body).

Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878, his first period bébé. Value Points: pristine original state of preservation, the bébé is wearing original cashmere ivory gown and matching cape with ecru soutache embroidery, matching cap, from the Jumeau couturier workshops of Ernestine Jumeau. The doll and costume are shown in The Jumeau Book by Theimer and Theriault, page 410. $6000/8000

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16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, dark blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eyeshadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with shaded lips, pierced ears, auburn mohair wig over cork pate, French

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composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: A 9 10 Paris (incised on head) Le Parisien (red stamp on head). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1890. Value Points: wearing store original costume comprising lace trimmed dress, matching jacket and ruffled bonnet, undergarments, and leather shoes incised “P”, and preserved in original box with Bébé Le Parisien label. $2800/3200

110. French Bisque Bébé by Rabery and Delphieu for Parisian Toy Shop of Au Nain Bleu 22” (56 cm.) Bisque socket head with plump cheeks, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, defined space between the outlined lips, impressed dimples at chin and philtrum, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: R. 2 D. Comments: Rabery and Delphieu, circa 1885.Value Points: especially beautiful example of this model has flawless bisque, original body and body finish, and is wearing original exquisite costume with original label from the legendary Parisian shop of Au Nain Bleu. $4000/5000

111. French Bisque Bébé by Jules Steiner for Au Nain Bleu with Provenance 22” (56 cm.)

Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eyeshadow, accented nostrils, 111. Photograph closed mouth with defined space between the outlined lips, dimpled chin and philtrum, pierced ears, brunette human hair over Steiner pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: A - 15 Paris Le Parisien Bte SGDG A 15 (head) Bébé Le Parisien Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1890.

Value Points: pristine original condition, the bébé is wearing lavish embroidered lace dress over pink underdress, undergarments, socks, shoes signed

by Alart, lavish bonnet with original Au Nain Bleu label inside, and rose silk wooden handled parasol with lace trim. Included is a photograph of young girl, presumably the original owner of the doll, holding the doll. $5000/7000 111. Label

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112. English Poured Wax Child Doll “Princess Alice” with Provenance 18” (46 cm.) Poured wax shoulderhead, blue glass inset eyes, lightly tinted brows, eyeliner, nostrils and mouth with downcast lips, delicately inserted soft mohair wig, softly stuffed muslin body, poured wax lower limbs, bare feet. Condition: generally excellent, light fading of facial features. Comments: attributed to Montanari, circa 1850. Value Points: the doll was described in the catalog of the legendary Bodmer Collection as being a portrait of Princess Alice, 3rd child of Queen Victoria; and that the doll is wearing her original costume which was a miniature version of a dress worn by Princess Alice at age 5. The costume comprises aqua brocade dress with fringe, lace, and ribbon trim, undergarments, socks, kidskin slippers, and woven

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wide-brimmed bonnet. The doll is featured in the book, The Rose Unfolds, by Rosalie Whyel and Susan Hedrick, page 55. $2500/3500

113. English Poured Wax Doll in Original Costume with Additional Bonnets and Provenance

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15” (38 cm.) Honey-toned poured wax shoulderhead, blue glass inset eyes, tinted features, blonde mohair curls on tacked-on muslin wig lining, slender firmly-stuffed twill body with wax arms. Condition: generally excellent, some typical fading of facial painting. Comments: English, early 1800s,

very good, early retouch at left cheek and left leg. Comments: English, attributed to Montanari, circa 1875. Value Points: very beautiful face, the doll is wearing her original aqua green dress and undergarments. $1400/1800

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an early provenance of the doll handwritten in brown ink on attached paper indicates that the doll was made at Stratford on Avon, and dressed by Mrs. Burmer about the year 1810. Value Points: the doll is wearing her original silk dress (some frailty), with matching bonnet, undergarments and matching laced shoes, and owns two additional silk poke bonnets and their matching net undercaps, along with an embroidered fan. $2000/3000

114. Beautiful English Poured Wax Child Doll in Original Costume 23” (58 cm.) Pink-tinted poured wax shoulderhead turned slightly to the right, blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading, darker blue outer irises, heavy eyelids, closed mouth with solemn expression, delicately-inserted blonde mohair curls, softly-stuffed cloth body with stitch-jointing at shoulders and hips, poured wax lower limbs, bare feet. Condition:

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Honey-toned poured wax shoulderhead depicting elderly balding man, brown glass inset eyes, impressed details of age lines, closed mouth, strong nose and chin, inserted tendrils of hair at back of head and brows, cloth and silk covered cloth body, stitch-jointing at 115. shoulders, hips and knees, wax hands. Condition: very good/excellent, typical fading of painted features. Comments: English, mid-1800s, the doll closely resembles Benjamin Franklin and may have been created as special commission or exhibition doll. Value Points: wearing original late 1700s style gentleman’s costume of silk and velvet. $1800/2400

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10” (25 cm.) x 9”. Shelved within a glass-fronted folded leather library box are 50 miniature volumes of works of famed British poets, each with engraved images of the authors, and each bound in shades of straight-grained patterned silk; the folding library case with original morocco-cover having pediment shape at center top when opened. London, Jones & Co, 18211830. Books are excellent, case is structurally excellent albeit wear to leather finish. $700/900

117. Important English Wax Portrait Doll of Queen Victoria in Mourning Costume, with Trunk, Furniture, Accessories and Costumes 16” (41 cm.) Poured wax shoulderhead with delicate pink tinted complexion, blue glass inset eyes, very full cheeks, sculpted ears, strong nose, delicately-inserted tendrils of hair, softly-stuffed muslin stitch-jointed body, wax hands, wearing original black silk mourning costume of couturier quality with extended train and black bead accents, matching bonnet, double pearl necklace and bracelet, undergarments. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: England, attributed to Montanari, circa 1886, the doll portrays Queen Victoria in mourning costume following the death of her husband Prince Albert. Included with the doll is a trunk of costumes and accessories including red velvet crown, two mourning veils, two pairs of shoes, night shifts, red wool flannel dressing gown, undergarments, fan, and

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more. Also included is early wooden-framed recamier with original tufted upholstery, pedestal table, small four-drawer dove-tailed chest, and numerous decorative accessories including cast bronze bust of the Queen, bisque bust of the Queen, hat boxes, family images, several miniature books, tiny boxes and more. Value Points: important memorabilia collection of Queen Victoria enhances the doll which itself is exceptionally fine. $8000/10,000

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band. Excellent condition, a few tiny fine repairs on skirt fabric. French, Huret, circa 1860. $600/800

119. French White Cotton Blouse by Adelaide Huret Of fine white cotton, the blouse 120. features vertical tucks down the entire front and back of the blouse, very full sleeves with fitted cuffs, pointed tip collar, and fitted waist. The inside waist is stamped “Huret a Paris”.

Excellent condition. French, Adelaide Huret, circa 1860. $400/500

120. French Heeled Boots for Poupée by Adelaide Huret 2 ½” (6 cm.) Of darkest brown soft kidskin leather, the boots feature elastic inserts at the ankles, tassel ties, black wooden heels, and soft sole which are stamped “Huret a Paris”. Excellent condition. French, Adelaide Huret, circa 1860. $500/600

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118. French Plaid Silk Twill Poupée Dress by Adelaide Huret To fit 17” Huret poupée. Of woven silk twill in a rich plaid pattern, the rounded neck dress features unusual gathered sleeves with ruffled edging, bretelles on the fitted bodice, full skirt with tiny gathers at the front and box pleats at the back, and is accented with blue cording along the edges of neckline, sleeves, bretelles and forming C-curved vertical bands on skirt. The gown is signed “Huret a Paris” on inside waist 119.

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121. French Silk Dress in Mode Enfantine from Adelaide Huret To fit 17” poupée by Adelaide Huret.

Of a very fine black silk satin with shadow dot accent, the rounded neck gown has unusually constructed pouf sleeves, narrowly-gathered full skirt, is fully-lined in brown sateen, hook and eye closure, and fitted waist. The dress is stamped “Huret a Paris” on inside waist band. Excellent condition. French, Adelaide Huret, circa 1860. $600/800

122. French Bisque Poupée

by Adelaide Huret with Fine Costume and Accessories 17” (43 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead with plump face and delicate complexion, painted blue eyes with heavily-modeled eye lids, black upper eyeliner, delicately painted all-around lashes, lightly feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, unpierced ears, blonde caracul wig over cork pate, firmlystuffed kid poupée body with wooden ball-jointing at shoulders and knees, pale bisque arms to above the elbows, cupped hands. Condition: generally excellent, imperceptible professional restoration to two finger tips on right hand. Comments: Adelaide Huret, circa 1860. Value Points: especially beautiful face with dreamy eye expression, body is appropriate of the era and style, wearing original (unsigned) Huret plaid dress, undergarments, and with period accessories including leather boots, leather belt with attached purse, grey felt bonnet with ecru ivory ribbons, and bone-handled parasol with silk cover and ivory silk fringe. $22,000/26,000

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123. French White Cotton Day Dress by Adelaide Huret Of fine white cotton with interwoven dots, the one-piece fitted dress features a V-shaped neckline edged with handmade rick-rack, coat style sleeves with rick-rack at cuffs, and eight buttons and handmade button holes closing the dress front; the back features dart-shaping above the fitted waist and narrow pleats at the waist extending into demi-train. The dress is stamped “Huret a Paris” on the inside waist band. Excellent condition. French, Adelaide Huret, circa 1865. $500/700

124. French Woven Slippers with Silk Rosettes Attributed to Huret 2.3” (6 cm.) Woven striped twill slippers in shades of blue, red, and cream feature woven rattan

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edging and uppers which are accented with rose and pink silk, and loosely woven soles. Excellent condition. French, attributed to Huret, circa 1860. $600/800

125. French White Fur Poupée Wrap

by Adelaide Huret in Original Box White rabbit fur wrap with unusual pointed front tips has pearl button and loop closure at the throat and is fully lined with ivory satin.

Presented in original box designed to the shape of the wrap, with green paper cover, and interior stamp “Maison Huret No.22 Boulevard Montmartre Paris”. Excellent condition. French, Adelaide Huret, circa 1860. $700/900

126. French Woven Straw Flat-top Hat and Early Poupée Wig 4” overall width. 2” inside head dimension.

A open-weave flat-top hat in Chinoiserie manner is interwoven with blue silk ribbons.

Along with blonde mohair wig with original attached tulle snood and blue bows, for 16”17” poupée. Excellent condition. French, circa 1865. $500/700

127. French Sheer Muslin Ensemble

by Adelaide Huret To fit 17” Huret poupée. Of sheer white loosely woven muslin with flocked white accent dots over green muslin underdress, the two-piece ensemble features a fitted

bodice with rounded neckline edged with embroidered lace which is repeated at the cuffs of long ruffled sleeves; along with matching skirt with embroidered lace hem border, and having attached train.

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128. Grand Pair, German Bisque Lady and Gentleman in Original Costumes

by Simon and Halbig 24” (61 cm.) Each has bisque socket head, blue glass eyes, mohair upper lashes, painted lower lashes, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, woman on lady-shaped composition and wooden fullyjointed body, man on classic composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1159 Germany S&H 10 (heads) Bébé Jumeau Diplome d’honneur (bodies). Comments: Jumeau/ SFBJ with original heads commissioned from Simon and Halbig, circa 1900. Value Points: the handsome pair are each wearing original costumes, the gentleman in plaid woolen three-piece suit with shirt, tie, fleur-de-lis tie pin, watch and fob, and hat; the woman in silk and velvet ensemble with matching lavish hat, and each with original fitted kid gloves. The dolls are featured on the cover of the book, Simon and Halbig Dolls, by Jan Foulke, and are featured in the book, The Rose Unfolds, by Rosalie Whyel and Susan Hedrick, page 164. $6000/8000

129. German Bisque Doll, Model 1469, by Simon and Halbig with Original Flapper Body 14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, heartshaped facial model, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, rose blushed eyeshadow, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden slender flapper body with elongated limbs, ball-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, feet posed for high heels. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1469 Simon & Halbig 2. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1917. Value Points: sought-after doll is wearing original fashionable costume including heeled shoes. The doll is featured in the book, The Rose Unfolds, by Rosalie Whyel and Susan Hedrick, page 203. $3000/4000

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130. German Bisque Doll by Simon and Halbig Presented as Bride for the French Market 23” (58 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lower lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, outlined lips, pierced ears, ash blonde mohair wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed lady-shaped body with modeled bosom and

tiny waist. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S&H 1159 Dep 9 ½. Comments: circa 1900, Jumeau/SFBJ with original Simon and Halbig head. Value Points: wearing original lavish ivory satin wedding gown with lace trim, extended train, veil, and accessories, the doll is preserved in her original elaborately accented wedding box from Grand Magasin in France. $3000/4000

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Gotz, first production model, circa 1969.

Value Points: preserved in near mint condition in original box, with rare no-navel model is wearing her original Girl Scout uniform comprising hat, blue shirt, orange scarf, corduroy skirt, belt, woolen stockings, black ankle boots and is carrying yellow felt flag on wooden pole. The doll is shown in the book, The Rose Unfolds, by Rosalie Whyel and Susan Hedrick, page 259. $800/1200

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131. German Character Sasha as Girl Scout by Gotz in Original Box 16” (41 cm.) Light tan complexioned socket head, painted brown eyes with black iris rims, brown eyeliner, single stroke brows, closed mouth with wide solemnly-shaped lips, rooted hip-length blonde hair, jointing at shoulders and hips, seam line at center waist, no navel. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sasha Serie (doll and wrist tag). Comments:

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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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133. French Paper Mache Character Doll in Original Scout Uniform 19” (48 cm.) Paper mache socket head, brown painted eyes with glazed enhancement, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, row of teeth, dimpled chin, brunette mohair wig, composition body jointed at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: French, SFBJ, circa 1900. Value Points: expressive features are enhanced by all-original Scout uniform including cap, shirt, scarf, belted pants, brown socks and laced shoes, accessories. $800/1100

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134. Pair, French Bisque Characters in Original Scout Costumes by SFBJ 14” (36 cm.) Each has bisque socket head, small blue glass inset eyes, painted brown eyeliner, lashes, and brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth in slight smiling expression, row of porcelain teeth, impressed dimples at lip corners and philtrum, he with solid dome and flocked hair, she with cut pate and auburn mohair wig, each with five-piece paper mache body. Condition: bisque excellent, some wear to flocking on hair of boy, bodies original albeit paint wear. Marks: 237 Paris 4 (boy) SFBJ 238 Paris 4 (girl).

Comments: SFBJ, circa 1912. Value Points: their cheerful well-rendered expressions are complemented by original Scout uniforms of glazed brown twill, white collars, belts, satchels, shoes and with original silver badges, each with original labeled box. $3000/4000

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blushed ears and cheeks, small blue painted eyes, black and brown upper eyeliner, lightly-tinted brows, rounded small nose, small closed mouth, stitch-jointed arms and separately-stitched thumbs, disc-jointed legs.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Kathe Kruse 8195 ( feet).

Comments: Kathe Kruse, the first model doll, circa 1915. Value Points: very fine state of preservation, fine gleaming original finish of complexion and hair, wearing plush mohair coat with yarn woven edging, cuffs and collar, matching cap, socks and shoes. Included with the doll are additional hand sewn costumes, and two sculpted 9” portrait dolls of the late 19th century famed contralto Mme Shumann-Heink, who was the original owner of this Kruse doll.

Included with the doll is a note written in 1958 indicating this original ownership (although mistakenly stating that the opera singer made the doll herself), and then its later ownerships by Mrs. David Babcock, Sr. and Jr. $3000/4000 135.

135. German Cloth Character by Kathe Kruse with Intriguing Provenance 17” (43 cm.) All-cloth doll with three back head seams, firmly-pressed and oilpainted hair and facial features, brown hair with modeling details at forehead,

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136. German Cloth Character Doll by Gunther Heine 17” (43 cm.) Very firm sculpted head with flat-cut neck socket, brown sculpted hair with deeply sculpted forelock curls, brown painted eyes, black and brown upper eyeliner, brown eyeshadow, white eye dots, accented nostrils, closed mouth, plump

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cheeks, well-sculpted ears, stretched twill over paper mache body, jointing at shoulders and hips, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Gunther Heine, circa 1921, of Bad Kosen (same village as Kathe Kruse factory), who advertised art dolls “as beautiful and vital as a natural child”. Value Points: especially expressive modeling around the eyes and ears, fine gleaming patina of complexion. The doll is featured in two pages 174/175 of the book, The Rose Unfolds, by Rosalie Whyel and Susan Hedrick. $1100/1300

137. German Cloth Character, Series I, by Kathe Kruse 17” (43 cm.) All-cloth doll with three back head seams, firmly-pressed and oil-painted brown hair and facial features, blushed ears, small brown painted eyes, black and brown upper eyeliner, lightly-tinted brows, rounded small nose, small closed mouth, stitch-jointed arms and separately-stitched thumbs, disc-jointed legs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Kathe Kruse 0784 (feet). Comments: Kathe Kruse, the first model doll, circa 1920. Value Points: fine gleaming complexion on the early model doll with well-defined expression, original antique embroidered dress and tunic. The doll is featured in the book, The Rose Unfolds, by Rosalie Whyel and Susan Hedrick, page 80. $1400/1800

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138. German Porcelain Child with Charming Pert Expression 22” (56 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead of plump-faced child with head slightly turned to the side, light pink-tinting of complexion, black painted pate with feathering details around the face, painted blue down-glancing eyes with darker blue iris rims, black and red upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, rounded nose tip, closed mouth with pert expression, muslin stitch-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1860. Value Points: rare model with most endearing expression enhanced by unusual shape of nose, defined throat hollow and tiny chin, fine antique costume with embroidered bodice. $1400/1800

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Comments: Germany, circa 1865.Value Points: unusual early variation of taufling baby with bald pate, jointed porcelain arms and legs, mama bellows. $1800/2500

140. German AllPorcelain Doll with Expressive Hands 10” (25 cm.) One-piece allporcelain doll in standing pose, with black sculpted hair in short curly hair, painted blue eyes, red upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, closed mouth, arms extended with fingers poised in an expressive manner.

Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: Germany, circa 1860.Value Points: unique modeling of fingers, plump legs and derriere, on the early porcelain doll. $400/500

141. German AllPorcelain Doll with Jointed Arms and Legs 8 ½” (22 cm.) All-porcelain doll with one-piece head and torso, black sculpted hair with scalloped curls framing the face, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, accented nostrils, closed mouth, pegjointing at shoulders and hips, modeled curled fingers, tiny ankles and feet. Condition: generally excellent, small flakes at left thigh rim. Comments: Germany, circa 1850. Value Points: rare jointed all-porcelain doll with excellent definition of musculature, pleasing pink tinted overall complexion. $800/1100

142. German Porcelain Taufling Baby with Porcelain Limbs 12” (30 cm.) Solid domed pink-tinted porcelain swivel head with flat-cut neck socket which accommodates to original porcelain shoulderplate, painted black hair with feathered details, painted pale eyes, single stroke brows, red and black upper eyeliner, closed mouth, twill-covered midriff with bellows interior, thighs and upper arms, porcelain lower torso and lower arms and legs, bare feet. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1860. Value Points: rare model is wonderfully-preserved and all-original. The doll is shown in the book, The Rose Unfolds, by Rosalie Whyel and Susan Hedrick, page 133. $2000/3000

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143. Rare German Porcelain Open-Mouth Doll with Trunk and Trousseau 20” (51 cm.) Pink-tinted porcelain shoulderhead, rounded facial shape, sculpted short black hair with well-defined tousled curls and feathering around the forehead, sculpted blushed ears, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, with shaded lips and defined tongue tip, firmly-stuffed leather stitch-jointed body, porcelain arms to above elbows. Condition: generally excellent, thumb missing on left hand. Comments: Germany, circa 1850, according to history of the doll it first belonged to Alice Crawshaw of Whitby, England, a gift from her schoolmaster father who had studied in Heidelberg, Germany. Value Points: rarity factors include open mouth and unusual coiffure, original body. The doll is wearing lovely early cotton print gown, undergarments, and wonderful leather cobbled shoes, and is presented with her original trunk having original early English paper label of trunk maker, with extensive trousseau, comprising four additional dresses, coat, bonnet, undergarments, and a very fine early pieced quilt. $4000/5000

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145. Czech Portrait Doll with Exquisitely-Painted Features by Lippert & Haas of Schlaggenwald 24” (61 cm.) 6 ½” shoulder plate. Thick-paste pink-tinted porcelain lady with heart-shaped face and elongated throat with defined throat hollow, solid dome with crown holes for wig attachment, slightly-defined bosom, fullysculpted ears, painted blue eyes with white eye dots, red and

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by Lippert & Haas of Schlaggenwald 30” (76 cm.) 6 ½” h. Thick-paste pink-tinted porcelain lady with heartshaped face and elongated throat with defined throat hollow, solid dome with crown holes for wig attachment, slightly-defined bosom, fully-sculpted ears, painted blue eyes with white eye dots, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, elegantly-shaped nose, closed mouth with full lips, brunette hand-tied human hair wig, early muslin body with elongated torso and legs, original porcelain arms and legs.

Condition: generally excellent, restoration to legs. Comments: Lippert & Haas of Schlaggenwald, circa 1850. Value Points: very fine lustrous tinted complexion complements the distinctive large eyes of the rare

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black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, elegantly-shaped nose, closed mouth with full lips, blonde mohair wig, early muslin stitch-jointed body, original porcelain arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Lippert & Haas of Schlaggenwald, circa 1850. Value Points: especially beautiful example with subtle blending of complexion, luminous patina, original porcelain limbs, fine antique sheer muslin dress with lace bodice and sleeves, undergarments, bonnet. $3000/4000

146. Rare Porcelain Lady in Original Welsh Costume Attributed to Lippert & Haas of Schlaggenwald with Provenance 23” (58 cm.) Richly-pink tinted porcelain shoulderhead with plump facial modeling, solid dome with sew holes for wig at crown, painted blue upper-glancing eyes, black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, richly-shaded smiling lips of closed mouth, blushed cheeks, brunette human hair wig, muslin stitch-jointed body, original plump pink-tinted porcelain arms and legs to above elbows and knees, bare feet, slightlycurled fingers, wearing antique Welsh costume and hat. Condition: generally excellent, little chip on right big toe, right baby finger, piece reglued at upper rim of left leg. Comments: attributed to Lippert & Haas of Schlaggenwald, Czech, circa 1850.Value Points: rare model with most expressive features, very rare to find original matching porcelain arms and legs, original costume. The doll is featured in the book, The Rose Unfolds, by Rosalie Whyel and Susan Hedrick, pages 38/39 with the note “she is said to have belonged to Princess Victoria, Princess Royal, eldest daughter of Queen Victoria. With the doll is a photo of a letter stating ‘The Dowr. Lady Lyttelton encloses to Mrs (?) Irwins a post office order for the amount of the price of the doll received for Princess Royal; which has arrived safe, and is much approved - Windsor Castle, Decr. 21st, 1850’.” $2000/3000

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147. Very Important English 18th Century Wooden Dolls in Original Native American Crees Costumes 16” (41 cm.) , 13” and 7”. Each of the all-wooden dolls has one-piece head and torso, painted-overgesso complexion and facial features, blush spots; the two larger with enamel inset eyes, dot lashes, dot-arched brows, cloth upper arms and wooden lower legs with hip jointing, and tacked-on human hair hand-knotted wig; the smaller arranged in cradleboard, with painted outlined eyes, cloth arms, hip-jointed wooden legs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: English, late 1700s, in original authentic costume of the Eastern Cree Indians who were major trading partners of the English Hudson Bay Company, and it is certain that this partnership influenced this present set of dolls. In 147. Cradleboard

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an article “A Collaboration of Cultures”, Susan Hedrick, then curator at the Rosalie Whyel Museum, wrote “trade with Europeans gradually affected the Cree culture, including their model of dress. Early clothing...was most likely made of buckskin, cedar bark and mountain goat wool.

Later garments, post European contact, were constructed of navy blue and red blanket cloth (English stroud wool) and trimmed with buttons, glass beads and even thimbles. The Museum’s Cree dolls reflect a transition period between these two styles, providing an important pictorial record of Cree clothing from this period.” Value Points: very important historically, the dolls are also a visual triumph, with extraordinary and authentically-detailed costumes, of which only two other examples are known to exist. The dolls are featured in the book, The Art of the Tree, by Rosalie Whyel and Jill Gorman, pp.60/61, and the book, The Rose Unfolds, by Rosalie Whyel and Susan Hedrick, pp.

10/11, with further information about the costumes. $40,000/60,000

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4” (10 cm.) -5” figures. Arranged on wooden base, under dome, is an arrangement centered by the carved wooden figure of a winged angel standing upon a tall pedestal. Surrounding the angel are five men, each costumed to represent a different occupation, which is indicated by various accessories such as banjo, dog, hunting gear, and peddler wares. Each figure has intricate carving, each with natural finish of wood. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: European, early 1800s. Value Points: very fine detail of carving on the intriguing presentation. $1200/1500

148. Early Wooden Grodnertal Doll with Fully-Articulated Body and Four Costumes 7” (18 cm.) All-wooden doll with swivel head, defined sculpting of facial features and decorative tuck comb at crown, mortise and tenon jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips, knees, and ankles, and having swivel waist. Condition: structurally excellent, painting of face is rubbed to nearly natural patina, costumes darkened but structurally excellent.

Comments: Grodnertal, early 1800s, included with the doll are four silk brocade gowns with metallic trim.

Value Points: exceptional detail of articulation for such a tiny doll, presented in early lidded box. $2000/3000

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150. Miniature Early Wax Doll in Early Presentation Box 5” (13 cm.) Sculpted wax head with well-defined and painted facial features, elongated unjointed wooden body with simplistic carving, defined fingers, wearing original (very frail) costume.

Condition: fair/good.

Comments: early 1800s.

Value Points: intriguing construction of precious tiny wax doll, presented in original glass front box. $800/1100

151. Early Wooden Lady Doll of Directoire Era with Unique Stockings 25” (64 cm.) All-carved wood with one-piece head and torso, heart-shaped face with solid dome and sculpted ears, black painted hair in center part with delicate stippling around the face, defined sculpting of eye sockets with painted brown eyes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, softly blushed cheeks, defined chin, elongated throat, modeled bosom with carved detail 151. Profile of bodice edging, doweljointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, slender well shaped limbs with shapely carving of fingers and lower legs, painted blue and white striped stockings to above knees, black flat shoes with defined buckles. Condition: generally excellent, nose tip rubbed, original finish with appealing aged patina. Marks: (old pencil script letters back torso). Comments: late 1700s, uncertain if German or French, the doll was designed to wear the characteristic high-waisted Directoire costumes. Value Points: very fine shaping of face with artistic painting, rare body style, painted stockings, and including an original white cotton undergarment with bodice that is shaped like carving at bosom. The doll is shown in the book, The Rose Unfolds, by Rosalie Whyel and Susan Hedrick, page 9. $18,000/24,000

152. Fine French Bébé Dress with Matching Bonnet To fit bébé about 23”. 6” shoulders.

16” overall length. The princess style dress in delicate aqua color an intricately constructed front panel with rich ruching edged by an ivory silk ribbon and lace, and with ivory ruffle at the lower skirt above two tiers with narrow pleats, with pouf sleeves edged with matching lace, lace collar and generous 152. ivory silk bows, dark shaped back panel with pearl buttons and handmade button holes. With matching woven bonnet with ivory silk lining and bows. Excellent condition. French, circa 1880. $600/800

153. Outstanding French Bisque Portrait Bébé by Emile Jumeau with Dramatic Eyes 25” (64 cm.) Bisque socket head, oval-shaped face with very full lower cheeks and throat, large brown glass paperweight eyes in manner known as “wrap-around”, thick dark eyeliner, mauve eye shadow, painted lashes, delicately-feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde lambswool wig over cork pate, French plump composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, antique navy blue twill costume, undergarments, socks, leather shoes impressed with full figure of doll, jewelry.

Condition: generally excellent, original body and body finish. Marks: Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878, early period portrait bébé.

Value Points: outstanding early bébé with finest delicate bisque enhanced by dramatic eyes, most expressive demeanor. The doll is featured in the book, The Rose Unfolds, by Rosalie Whyel and Susan Hedrick, pages 110/111. $30,000/40,000 153. Detail

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154. Important French Bisque Portrait Bébé “Eugenie” by Emile Jumeau with Trunk and Trousseau 22” (56 cm.) Bisque socket head with very full cheeks, brown glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve blushed eyeshadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with shaded and accented lips, pierced ears, light brunette wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed plump body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 10 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878.

Value Points: very beautiful early bébé is preserved in pristine condition, in her original box script labeled “Eugenie” and with early French trunk with added linen cover which is embroidered “Eugenie”, along with extensive trousseau including her original cotton chemise, shoes signed E. Jumeau (one sole missing), three various bonnets, seven couturier-sewn dresses, and various undergarments and nightgown, many of which have embroidered letter “E” for Eugenie. $8000/12,000 154. Trunk closed

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155. French Bisque Bébé by Gaultier with Signed Gesland Body 22” (56 cm.) Bisque socket head, large brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, delicate rose blushed eye shadow, arched short feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined lips, dimpled chin, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, Gesland body with composition shoulderplate, padded stockinette torso and upper limbs over metal armature allowing articulation, composition lower arms and legs, jointed wrists, lovely antique burgundy wool costume, matching bonnet, undergarments, leather shoes, stockings. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: (Gesland stamp on body). Comments: Gaultier, circa 1885.Value Points: very beautiful delicate complexion complements the rich brown eyes. The doll is featured in the book, The Rose Unfolds, by Rosalie Whyel and Susan Hedrick, pages 146/147. $3200/3800

156. Rare Tiniest Size French Bisque Bébé Brevete by Bru 10” (25 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kidedged bisque shoulderplate, plump facial modeling, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with darker blue outer rims, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid plump bébé body with gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees, bisque lower arms and hands, wearing original muslin dress with red scalloped edging, socks, brown shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 6/0 (head) Bébé Brevete SGDG Paris (original paper label on torso). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1877, his first model bébé. Value Points: extremely rare smallest size of the earliest model is further enhanced by exemplary condition including sturdy body and perfect bisque hands, finest quality of bisque. $14,000/18,000

157. All-Original French Bisque Bébé by Andre Thuillier in Luxury Costume 20” (51 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eyeshadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, slightly-parted lips, row of porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fullyjointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: A 9 T. Comments: Andre Thuillier, circa 1890. Value Points: pristine original condition of the very beautiful bébé, wearing red silk chiffon ribbon dress with large matching bonnet accented with roses, original muslin and lace chemise, red knit stockings, leather gloves, black leather shoes impressed with greyhound symbol on soles, and with original body with fine original finish, original wig, and lovely bisque. $12,000/15,000

158. Important Japanese “Friendship” Doll “Miss Kantoshu” with Accessories and Provenance 32” (81 cm.) Wood-composition head with slightly-pigmented gofun complexion, painted features, enamel eyes, classic body construction with forearms and legs of wood covered in gofun, mounted on original wooden display stand with brass name plate.

Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: Japan, from the 1927 series of Friendship ambassador dolls sent to the United States in a good will gesture, this doll named Miss Kantoshu. After its travels around the country, the doll resided in New England, sharing residency between the Currier Gallery in New Hampshire and the Fairbanks Museum in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, until 1983 when it was auctioned to a private collector where it remained until its acquisition by the Rosalie Whyel Museum. Value Points: extremely important doll, not only for its historical background of Japanese/American relations, but also for its capture of authentic Japanese culture. Included with the doll is its original costume, original leather travel case with stamps, its rare original “passport” and other accessories shown here. The doll is written about extensively in the book, Art as Ambassador, The Japanese Friendship Dolls of 1927, by Alan Scott Pate. $60,000/80,000

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159. Japanese Mechanical Vignette of Drummer and Mouse Tower 20” (51 cm.) h. x 9” x 9”. Resting upon a wooden base with painted scene bearing auspicious longevity symbols of crane, tortoise, pine, plum and bamboo, is a Doji drummer with drum alongside a wooden tower. A side turn-crank activates mechanisms that move the doll’s head from left to right as his arms raise and lower to beat a raised taiko drum while mice scurry up a track to a watch tower; the doji boy has head and hands of wood covered in gofun with painted features, and wears a silk brocade sleeveless vest, purple silk zukinstyle cap over long silk hair, chirimen silk crepe under kimono with embroidered sleeve designs; and the mice are of paper mache covered in gofun with painted details. Excellent condition. Japanese, Edo Period, 19th century. $6000/8000

160. Rare Japanese Ichimatsu Doll Attributed to Fukumatsu Yamada 22” (56 cm.) Of wood composite with pigmented gofun finish, the solid domed doll has rich sienna-toned complexion and lightlytinted hair, inset enamel heavily-lidded eyes, defined nostrils, sculpted ears, slightly-parted outlined lips, modeled teeth, with tuft of hair above right ear (left tuft missing) and silk hair tuft at crown, matching wood composition torso with well-defined musculature and boy privates, softly-stuffed upper arms and legs, wood composite arms, hands, lower legs and bare feet, wearing original striped silk kimono with padded silk crepe turquoise lining.

Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Japanese, attributed to Ichimatsu, Yamada, late Meiji era.Value Points: works by the late 19th century artist are highly sought, distinguishable by unique facial modeling and curled fingers and toes. Ex-collection Vera Kramer Dolls in Wonderland Museum of Brighton England.

The doll is featured in the book, The Rose Unfolds, by Rosalie Whyel and Susan Hedrick, pp. 238-239. $20,000/30,000

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161. Grodnertal Wooden Lady Doll with Unusual Ringlet Curls 19” (48 cm.) One-piece carved wooden head and torso, heart-shaped face, elongated throat, shapely bosom and tiny waist, painted black hair with sculpted details, center part, waved behind ears, and accented with swirling tiny ringlet curls above each ear, outlined painted tiny blue eyes, dot brows, closed mouth, dowel ball-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, spatula-shaped hands, flat yellow shoes, antique gown and undergarments.

Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Grodnertal, circa 1820. Value Points: most charming painted curls, dainty facial expression and painting. $3500/4500

162. Family of Four Wooden Grodnertal Dolls 7” (18 cm.) man.

Each is all wooden with one-piece head and torso, dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, and with painted facial features and hair, including man with well-detailed feathering of hair around the forehead, and wearing a brown velvet suit with long jacket and knickers; woman with sculpted tuck comb and beautifullyshaded detail of hair around her daintily-painted facial 162. features, fine original costume (apron frail); baby held by woman; and child with sculpted chignon. Condition: very good/excellent, some few small paint wears, but all original finish and costumes.

Comments: Grodnertal, circa 1840. Value Points: charming family group with early costumes. $1100/1300

163. Large Grodnertal Wooden Doll with Painted Bodice and Bendable Waist 28” (71 cm.) All-wooden doll with one-piece head and torso, oval-shaped face with little pointy chin, elongated throat, sculpted bodice edge with painted gilt-edged red bodice, black painted hair with sculpted details, prominent black tuck comb with gilt trim, delicate feathering of tendrils around the forehead, pierced ears, painted brown outlined eyes, single stroke brows, closed mouth, shaded blushed cheeks, mortise and tenon jointing at

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shoulders, elbows, hips, knees and at the high waist line allowing her to bend slightly forward at the waist, painted white stockings, red shoes, wearing antique gown of fine muslin with pouf upper sleeves. Condition: chip in wood at right shoulder, otherwise structurally excellent.

Comments: Grodnertal region, early 1800s.

Value Points: elegant presence is enhanced by rarity factors including painted bodice, bendable waist and unusual detail of tuck comb. The doll is shown in the book, The Heart of the Tree,

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164. German Bisque Portrait Doll of Uncle Sam by Cuno and Otto Dressel in Extremely Rare Exhibition Size 30” (76 cm.) Bisque socket head with angular highly chiseled features, dark brown glass inset eyes, incised age wrinkles accented with red lines, thickly modeled grey brows, very pronounced sharp nose, closed mouth in smiling expression, large ears, original white mohair beard and wig, composition and wooden Sonneberg jointed body, wearing traditional Uncle Sam costume including tall hat. Condition: generally excellent, very, very faint 1” hairline at front forehead rim (under wig) is likely original. Marks: S 15.

Comments: Cuno and Otto Dressel, from their series of American historical heroes, circa 1890; this image of Uncle Sam as a symbol of America was inspired by the original 1870 era drawings of Thomas Nast. Value Points: exceptionally rare Exhibition size, of which no other examples are known to exist, has exemplary sculpting and quality of bisque. $12,000/16,000

165. Rare German Bisque Googly “Virginia, Ginny for Short” Designed by Oscar Hitt 14” (36 cm.) Bisque head with flanged neck, large blue glass side-glancing googly eyes with dark blue iris rims, black eyeliner, dark painted curly lashes angled windblown to the side, lightly feathered tiny brows, tiny button-shaped nose, tiny closed mouth with heart-shaped pursed lips, brunette human hair bobbed wig, original muslin body with jointing at shoulders and hips, antique mariner style costume and sailor cap with gilt lettering “Atlantic”. Marks: 1409 26 Virginia Short for Ginny 368379 copr. by Oscar Hitt Germany. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: designed by 165. Detail American illustrator, Oscar Hitt, under license from George Borgfeldt in 1927, and made in Germany. The Oscar Hitt trademark was listed by Borgfeldt in their 1927 catalog along with the doll’s name “Virginia, Ginny for Short”, offered with variations of hair (painted or wigged), and as a slender child or as a chubby toddler. Value Points: exceptionally rare, likely made for only one year, the most appealing doll has a distinctive expression, original body, superb bisque, and luxury quality painting with unique lashes. The doll is shown in the book, The Rose Unfolds, by Rosalie Whyel and Susan Hedrick, page 232. $12,000/16,000

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166. German Bisque Googly, 172, by Hertel & Schwab 15” (38 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, painted light brown brushstroked hair with modeled defined forelock and side curls, blue glass sleep and side-glancing googly eyes, painted long curly lashes, feathered arched brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with wide impish smile, accent line between the lips, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing, amusing antique costume of the local Burgermeister comprising black velvet suit, red felt vest, white cotton shirt. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 172-4. Comments: Hertel and Schwab, circa 1915. Value Points: especially fine detail of hair modeling, finest bisque and sculpting especially of impressed cheek dimples. $3000/4000

167. All-Original German Bisque Character with Amusing Expression 9” (23 cm.) Bisque socket head with oversized ears, small ballshaped blue glass inset eyes, large nose, painted arched brows, incised forehead lines, closed mouth with wide beaming smile, brunette mohair wig under attached cap, metal spiral spring in torso designed to allow the doll to bounce up and down, wire upper arms, wooden hands and feet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Germany 13 924.

Comments: Germany, mystery maker, early 1900s, the costume and pose suggest the model was inspired by popular celebrity of Charlie Chaplin. Value Points: wonderful characterization, the doll is wearing original costume and carrying umbrella. $1200/1800

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15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump rounded face, large round blue glass googly eyes which move side to side by wire lever at the back of head, dark eyeliner, smoky eyeshadow, angled brows enhance the wide-eyed expression, accented nostrils, closed mouth with impressed dimples at lip corners, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with plump tummy, wearing antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 8723 Einco Heubach (in square) 6 Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1918.

Value Points: the rarely found googly has exemplary bisque and painting, wellfunctioning flirty eyes, original toddler body and body finish. $5000/7000

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169. German Bisque Character “Gladdie” Designed by Helen Jensen in Rare Exhibition Size 28” (71 cm.) Solid domed bisque head with flanged neck, sculpted short hair in casual tousled style with well-defined sculpting details, tiny blue glass eyes, ochre eyeshadow, rounded nose with accented nostrils, open mouth in laughing expression, tongue, row of four porcelain teeth, original muslin body, composition arms and legs, antique costume.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Gladdie, Copyright (sic) by Helen W. Jensen Germany 1005/1430. Comments: the model appeared in the Borgfeldt catalog of 1929 under the trade name of Gladdie, made in Germany. Helen Webster 169. Photograph Jensen, born in Chicago in 1896 studied at the Art Institute of Chicago, and in 1928 moved to Santa Monica, California with her husband where the two pursued a career in portrait bust sculpting; many of their commissioned sculptures exist in the Los Angeles area. She died in Seattle in 1990, and it is likely that Gladdie was the only doll model she sculpted.Value Points: superb sculpting portraying a beautiful laughing child with well-defined laughter lines and dimples, finest bisque, enhanced by knowledge of its designer. This example is in rare Exhibition size, of which few other examples are known. $4000/5000

170. German All-Bisque Hebee Designed by Charles Twelvetrees 8” (20 cm.) One-piece bisque head and torso, oversized head with pronounced bald pate and very chubby blushed cheeks, painted “O” shaped blue eyes with white eye dots, red button nose, downcast lips, painted white baby smock, jointed arms, hinged bisque legs with sculpted blue slippers. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: circa 1920, designed by the American artist, Charles Twelvetrees, the model was marketed as Hebee, made in Germany. Value Points: rare little imp with very imaginative characterization. $600/900

171. German Paper Mache Mama Pig Mechanical Toy 5 ½” (14 cm.) The paper mache pig, posed standing, is costumed as Mama and is holding a little baby in bunting in her arms, with original costume which disguises the mechanical movement, metal feet. When wound at the back, she moves around in amusing circles. Excellent condition. Germany, early 1900s. $400/500

172. German All-Bisque Bonnie Babe with Original Paper Label 6” (15 cm.) Solid domed bisque swivel head, sculpted brown curly hair, blue glass sleep eyes, tinted brows, open mouth, two porcelain lower teeth, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white socks and pink shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bonnie Babe copr. by Georgene Averill (original paper label).

Comments: “Bonnie Babe”, the trademarked doll sculpted by American artist, Georgene Averill, circa 1920, and made in Germany under commission from George Borgfeldt. Value Points: especially fine quality of sculpting on the cheerful toddler, original paper label. $400/500

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173. Unique American Wooden Doll as Filipino by Schoenhut 14” (36 cm.) Carved wooden socket head with well-sculpted facial features, painted brown eyes with extended black upper eyeliner, high angled brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with richly-painted lips, accent ear decorations, brunette cropped wig, all-wooden springjointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Schoenhut Doll Pat. Jan. 17. ‘11 USA & Foreign Countries. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1915, the doll was created as a special commission model from an Asian series of the firm, which also included Chinese babies (see #175), and a Chinese man. Value Points: extremely rare, the doll has fine original finish and unique painting, wearing original costume, wooden clog sandals, and head wrap. $2000/2500

174. Trio of Swiss Metal-Bodied Dolls 8” (20 cm.) Each has composition head with uniquely sculpted hair and facial features, metal ball-bearing body allowing for infinite articulation, composition hands and feet with painted shoes, including woman with sculpted black curly hair, dapper man with center-parted hair and sideburns, and solemn faced man with brown painted hair. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bucherer (incised mark on body). Comments: Bucherer from their Saba line of dolls, 1920s. Value Points: the trio includes rare black-haired man who is wearing his original costume. $600/800

175. Extremely Rare Pair of American Wooden Dolls as Chinese Babies by Schoenhut 13” (33 cm.) Each is all-wooden, socket head with plump facial modeling and custom-painted amber complexion, painted dark eyes with black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, baby body with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: H. Schoenhut c. 1913 (paper label) Schoenhut Doll (incised body label). Comments: Schoenhut, circa

1918. Value Points: extremely rare, of which no other examples are known, the dolls are wearing richly accented Chinese silk costumes including caps and slippers.

The dolls are featured in the book, Schoenhut Dolls, A Collector’s Encyclopedia, by Carol Corson, page 195/196, described as having “gentle dignity”; and shown in the book, The Rose Unfolds, by Rosalie Whyel and Susan Hedrick, page 244.

Ex-collection Donna and Keith Kaonis. $5000/7000

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176. Extremely Rare and Fine French Bisque Black-Complexioned Poupée

by Leon Casimir Bru 15” (38 cm.) Ebony black-complexioned bisque head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, uniquely modeled features for this model, strong upturned nose, black glass enamel eyes, black tinted brows, very slightly-parted lips with two rows of tiny teeth, pierced ears, tinted black kid body with gusset-jointing at hips, knees and elbows. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1875, the poupée is modeled and complexioned to represent a person from Senegal, and was likely presented as a specially commissioned or exhibition model; this actual doll is discussed in The Bru Book by François Theimer, pp. 171-175, with images of each stage of the multi-layered costume, along with the note “it exhibits know-how, quality and perfection in the creation of a doll. The term masterpiece does not seem misplaced here”. Value Points: extraordinary in its rarity, fine state of preservation, and flawless beauty, the poupée is wearing multi-layered costume of the Senegal region including headdress, unique shoes, and jewelry. The doll is featured in the book, The Rose Unfolds, by Rosalie Whyel and Susan Hedrick, pages 86/87. $12,000/16,000

177. French Bisque Bébé Modele with Articulated Wooden Body by Leon Casimir Bru 21” (53 cm.) Bisque socket head with very full cheeks, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve blushed eyeshadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, all-wooden body with shapely torso, dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees and ankles, uniquely carved fingers and defined toes, (frail) burgundy silk costume, undergarments, bonnet with milliner’s label of Frederick & Nelson, burgundy socks, leather shoes (one sole missing, the other with “B” script impression). Condition: generally excellent, some typical body scuffing. Marks: 4 (head) (impressed marking on back torso).

Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, first period of his Bébé Modele with deposed fully articulated body, circa 1878. Value Points: rare model in large size with most artistic detail of body sculpting and articulation. The bébé is featured in the book, The Rose Unfolds,

by Rosalie Whyel and Susan Hedrick, pages 122/123. $20,000/30,000

178. Extremely Rare French Bisque Bébé Musique

by Leon Casimir Bru 17” (43 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head with thick neck socket designed to perfectly accommodate the wooden torso neck opening, plumply modeled cheeks and chin, almond-shaped blue glass enamel inset eyes with spiral threading, painted lashes, brushstroked and multi-feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with modeled space between the lips, and delicately painted teeth, shaded and outlined lips, blushed chin and earlobes, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, wooden articulated body with slender torso, rounded derriere, dowel jointing at shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees and ankles, separately carved fingers, carved toes, two costumes are included along with Bru leather shoes signed “B” in script. The interior of the torso contains a musical mechanism which is wound through a keyhole at the back torso. Condition: professional restoration at left forehead, mechanism functions well, body is excellent with original finish. Marks: Bte SGDG (top of forehead) (circle dot symbol back of head). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1882, the early version of the model “Bébé Musique” was only mentioned in 1882 and 1883 in a simple three-word description in his firm’s advertisements. Value Points: extremely rare doll of which only two examples are known, the rarity, the intricacy of the mechanism and the exceptional quality of the music box suggests that its production may have been by special commission only. $12,000/15,000

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179. German Bisque Painted Eye Art Character by Kestner 21” (53 cm.) Bisque socket head with plump cheeks and chin, painted blue upper-glancing eyes, white eye dots, red and black upper eyeliner, lightly feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, painted teeth between the outlined lips, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique woolen dress with crochet trim, undergarments, shoes and socks. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: Germany (body). Comments: Kestner, circa 1910, the model, although unmarked, is from the Kestner 180 series of painted eye characters. Value Points: rare doll whose painted eyes are enhanced by intaglio sculpting (unusual on this series) and enhancing decorative glaze. $5000/7000

180. German Bisque Painted Eye Character by Hertwig with Crying Expression 9” (23 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted blue eyes in narrow squinting expression, brown and red eyeliner, wrinkled curved brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth modeled as though open and crying, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 84/16.

Comments: Hertwig, circa 1910, likely a prototype that was never put in production; the model was presented in a 2001 Theriault’s auction of the Hertwig archives that had been preserved by the Hertwig family until that date; no other examples are known to exist.

Value Points: the rare model has exceptional detail of modeling, especially for this small doll, with very fine detail of painting, fine antique costume $2200/2800

181. Rare German Bisque Character, Model 125, by Mystery Maker, Possibly Wislizenus 18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head with nearlysolid dome, unusual small pate cut at back crown, painted blue eyes with white eye dots, 179.

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red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with painted row of teeth, outlined smiling lips, impressed cheek, chin and philtrum dimples, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 125 - 7. Comments: Germany, circa 1912, the doll was created during the art reform movement of the 1910 era, possibly presented by Wislizenus who presented a series of painted eye characters in a 100 series at this time, and whose contributions to doll history remain largely unexplored. Value Points: rare doll whose mystery adds charm to her highly characterized appealing features and fine quality of bisque and painting. $4000/6000 181.

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183. Companion German Bisque Character “Babykins” Designed by Grace Story Putnam 18” (46 cm.) Solid domed bisque head with flanged neck, very plump cheeks and chin, tinted baby hair and brows, blue glass eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, accented nostrils, closed mouth with heart-shaped upper lip, defined space between the lips, muslin frog-shaped baby body, celluloid hands. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Copr. by Grace S. Putnam Made in Germany 1435. Comments: Germany, the doll was designed by Grace Putnam and commissioned by George Borgfeldt from German porcelain firm, late 1920s, as “Babykins”, although it is probable that the doll was never put into actual production as few other examples of the doll are known to exist. Value Points: important doll in American doll history, the mysteries surrounding its background are added enchantments to the doll’s captivating expression and fine quality. Ex-Collection Dorothy Dixon. $5000/7000

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182. Extremely Rare German Bisque Character with Open Mouth Designed by Grace Story Putnam 21” (53 cm.) l. 14 ½” head circ. Solid domed bisque head with flanged neck, very full cheeks, tinted baby hair and brows, blue glass eyes, black upper eyeliner, open mouth with extended downcast upper lip, two porcelain teeth, double chin, cloth torso and upper limbs, composition lower arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1436. Comments: sculpted by Grace Story Putnam, late 1920s, a companion model to Babykins 1435 (#183 of this catalog), the two dolls, with different yet complimentary expressions, are likely from a special commissioned series whose production was never completed. No other examples of this model 1436 is known to exist. Value Points: important doll by the American doll artist whose story is yet to be justly celebrated for her place in doll history. Ex-collection Dorothy Dixon. $6000/8000

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184. German Brown-Complexioned Bisque Bye-Lo Baby with Patent Mark 18” (46 cm.) l. 13” head circ. Brown-complexioned bisque head with flanged neck, lightly-sculpted painted black baby hair, brown glass eyes, shaded black brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with extended center line, pink muslin frog-shaped baby body, brown celluloid hands. Condition: bisque excellent, some spotting on legs. Marks: c. 1923

by Grace S. Putnam Made in Germany 1373/45 (head) Patent 1800359 Sept. 21st 1926 (stamp on torso). Comments: Grace S. Putnam, circa 1923, with 1926 patented Bye-lo body, appears original albeit slightly larger. Value Points: very rare brown-complexioned baby with flawless golden-brown hues that gain depth from luminous patina, unusual detail of hair sculpting, with elaborate multi-layered antique baby costume.

Ex-collection Winnie Langley. $2000/3000

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Rare Variation of German Bisque Bye-Lo with Open Mouth and Movable Eyes 11” (28 cm.) l. 10” circ. head. Solid domed bisque head with flanged neck, tinted baby hair and brows, dark brown eyes designed to allow the doll’s eyes to sleep, open, or glance sideways, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, slightly-parted lips, two modeled upper porcelain teeth, muslin frog-shaped baby body, celluloid hands. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Copr. by Grace S Putnam 1373/20. Comments: Bye-lo, an original design by Grace Storey Putnam, Germany, circa 1923, the doll is presented in

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186. German Bisque Character with Rare Smiling Expression and Painted Eyes by Grace Putnam 18” (46 cm.) l. 14” head circ.

Solid domed bisque head with flanged neck, slightlymodeled brown painted baby hair, painted narrow blue eyes, black upper eyeliner, tinted brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined lips, muslin body with stitchjointing at hips, composition hands, nicely costumed in baby dress, pique coat and bonnet with crocheted borders, woven booties. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: copr. by Grace.

S. Putnam Germany 1415/48.

Comments: Germany, circa 187.

1920s, from original designs by the artist Grace S. Putnam, the doll appears a slightly older model of the infant Bye-Lo. Value Points: very rare model, with distinctive painted eyes and smiling expression. $2000/3000

187. Very Important Wax Portrait Model of Bye-Lo with Putnam Family Provenance 18” (46 cm.) l. 14” head circ. Sculpted wax socket head, blue glass inset eyes, tinted hair, brows and lips of closed mouth, original cloth body. Condition: generally excellent, an attached note indicates the “doll was once painted over in pink...the painted surface was not successful and quickly flaked so she never did another”.

Comments: Grace Story Putnam, the original sculpted wax model of Bye-Lo, circa 1920, is wearing original costume and presented in quilted rose satin baby blanket.

Value Points: very important historical doll, the artist’s original hand-sculpted and cast model of the pivotal doll in the American doll industry. Accompanying the doll are various letters from Grace Story Putnam’s son and daughter, written in the 1960s (themselves then aged) documenting this doll as the original cast sculpture.

The family had lent the model to the Bowers Doll Museum in Santa Ana for many years until financial demands caused them to sell the doll to collector Mrs. Walter Braund of Santa Barbara. Fascinating letters and documents are included with this important doll. $6000/8000

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curly hair with center part, sculpted ears, painted blue eyes with dark outline, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accent line between pale lips, muslin stitch-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: Germany, circa 1880.

Value Points: beautifully-preserved original finish with gleaming patina, lovely costume comprising gown, undergarments, black stockings and fancy black leather shoes. $600/800

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188. German Paper Mache Doll with Trunk and Extensive Costumes 13” (33 cm.) Paper mache shoulderhead, sculpted short black hair in arranged finger curls, black enamel eyes, closed mouth, on taufling style body with bellows-enclosed muslin midriff, paper mache lower torso and lower arms and legs, painted grey/black flat boots. Condition: very good, original finish with light fading, nose rub. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: most endearing doll with rare taufling body, working bellows “mama” crier, is presented in early leather-covered wooden trunk with paper lining and original early English trunk maker label of William Robertson, along with extensive wardrobe comprising woolen suit with soutache trimmed jacket, five additional gowns (three with attached aprons), and other costume elements. $2500/3500

189. German Paper Mache Child Doll with Black Curly Hair 22” (56 cm.) Paper mache shoulderhead with rounded plump face, black sculpted short

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190. German Wax-Over-Paper Mache Glass-Eyed Child with Beautiful Coiffure 25” (64 cm.) Wax-over-paper mache shoulderhead, sculpted blonde hair in arranged horizontal curls, tucked behind sculpted ears, and with blue hair band and curly bangs, large bright blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth with center accent line, blushed cheeks, firmly-stuffed twill body, paper mache lower arms and legs, painted fancy lavender heeled ankle boots. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: rarity factors include fancy coiffure and hair bows, glass eyes, original body with fancy books, and wearing fine antique gown and undergarments. $600/800

191. German Wax-Over-Paper Mache Doll with Rare Modeled Bonnet

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brows, closed mouth with pert lips, blushed cheeks, original sateen body with stitch-jointing, carved wooden lower arms and legs, painted orange ankle boots. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: very rare modeling bonnet with detailed accents and painted blue streamers, original blue silk dress and undergarments. $1200/1500

17” (43 cm.) Wax-over-paper mache shoulderhead, modeled bonnet designed with arranged mohair blonde curls peeking out at back and forehead, cobalt blue glass eyes, feathered 191. Profile

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192. French BlackComplexioned Porcelain Poupée with Glass Eyes 14” (36 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead with ebony black complexion, accented nostrils, coral shaded lips, black fleecy hair over cork pate, texture-painted kid poupée body with shapely torso. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: French, circa 1870. Value Points: rare black-complexioned poupée with gleaming patina, the doll is wearing lovely blue patterned gown with blue velvet edging, white blouse, hair bows, woven purse, undergarments, slippers.

The doll is features in the book, The Rose Unfolds,

by Rosalie Whyel and Susan Hedrick, page 93. $4000/6000

193. Rare German Paper Mache Doll with Modeled Bonnet and Snood 16” (41 cm.) Paper mache shoulderhead of adult lady, sculpted flattop brimmed hat above painted brown hair drawn from face and captured by a gold painted snood at the back, fully-sculpted ears, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, accented nostrils, closed mouth, muslin stitchjointed body, paper mache

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lower arms and legs, painted grey boots with black buttons and tips, nicely costumed.

Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: Germany, circa 1860. Value 193. Profile Points: rare model with wonderfully detailed bonnet trim including blue flower, yellow flower and tassels and blue band, with snood and fancily painted boots. $1200/1500

194. Czech Porcelain Lady Doll Attributed to Lippert & Haas of Schlaggenwald

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26” (66 cm.) Very thick paste porcelain with overall pinktinted complexion, solid dome, plumply rounded face and sturdy throat, deeply sloping shoulders, defined eye sockets with upper-glancing deep blue eyes having white eye notch in pupils, black and red upper eyeliner, brushstroked brows,

accented nostrils, closed mouth with very rich lips, blonde human hair wig with coronet braid, old muslin stitch-jointed body, leather arms, antique silk gown, undergarments, leather boots. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: attributed to Lippert & Haas of Schlaggenwald, circa 1860. Value Points: very rare model, has outstanding detail of sculpting and painting, the pink-tinted complexion enhanced by richly painted features. $3000/4000

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196. French Bisque Bébé in Original Folklore Costume with International Exposition Tag 8” (20 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four tiny porcelain teeth, auburn mohair wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 60 Paris 14/02. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1930. Value Points: preserved in pristine condition, the doll is wearing original folklore costume of Normandy including jewelry and coiffe, has original box, and original tag indicating that the doll, “Bébé Jumeau” was displayed at the 1931 International Exposition in Paris. $600/800

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195. Pair, French Bisque Dolls in Original Folklore Costumes of Bourg-de-Batz 16” (41 cm.) Each has bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, brushstroked brows, painted lower lashes, open mouth, row of tiny porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose SFBJ 4. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1910. Value Points: the matched pair of dolls wear original folklore costumes of the Bourg-de-Batz region of France with elaborate embroidery and gilt metallic accents, original shoes and headwear. $2200/2800 196.

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197. French Bisque Poupée Attributed to Jumeau in Traditional Costume of Brittany 17” (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, brown glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, delicately accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French shapely kid poupée body.

Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: French, circa 1875, attributed to Jumeau.Value Points: wearing an exceptional original traditional costume of Brittany comprising black woolen skirt with silk woven bands, blue silk apron, richly-embroidered bodice with suspended medallions, jewelry, coiffe, and wooden clogs. $2200/2800

198. French Bisque Poupée in Original Traditional Costume of Brittany 18” (46 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading and darker blue iris rims, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupée body.

Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: French, circa 1875.

Value Points: the doll is wearing traditional costume of Quimper region of Brittany, comprising vest and jacket with rich embroidery, silver buttons, pleated pants, embroidered leggings, black fleecy hat, leather shoes. $2200/2500

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well-detailed folklore costume including laced vest and silver buckled shoes, and owns an additional hooded cape with paper mache mask face of friendly-faced Halloween witch. $1200/1600

200. German Bisque Glass-Eyed Character, Model 8459, by Gebruder Heubach 11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth modeled as though open, two beaded lower teeth, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 8459 Heubach (in square) Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912. Value Points: charming size of the glass199. Mask eyed character, wearing original folklore costume of Hesse region including coiffe with embroidered detail. $1100/1400

201. Rare German Bisque Character Doll with Smiling Expression by Hertwig

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199. German Bisque Closed Mouth Doll with Halloween Costume 14” (36 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, cloth body with stitch-jointing, bisque lower arms.

Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1890, attributed to Simon and Halbig. Value Points: the closed mouth child is wearing her original

8” (20 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted large blue intaglio eyes, black and brown upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth in very wide beaming smile, center accent line, impressed dimples at philtrum and lip corners, brunette mohair bobbed wig, paper mache body jointed at shoulders and hips.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 84/74. Comments: Hertwig, circa 1910, likely a prototype that was never put in production; the 200.

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model was presented in a 2001 Theriault’s auction of the Hertwig archives that had been preserved by the Hertwig family until that date; no other examples are known to exist.Value Points: delectable expression with fine detail of modeling and painting, presented on appropriate body with well-detailed folklore costume. $2200/2700

202. German Bisque Art Character “Marie”, Model 101, by Kammer and Reinhardt 15” (39 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted small blue eyes, black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accent line between the very full lips, brunette mohair wig in hip-length braids, composition and wooden ball-jointed body.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R 101 39. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, the model marketed as “Marie” from the firm’s art character series of 1910. Value Points: fine quality of bisque and painting, original braided wig, original body and body finish, and wearing wonderful original folklore costume of Black Forest region. $1800/2400

the scenic presentation is excellent, bisque dolls excellent, mechanism needs adjustment. Comments: French, circa 1920. Value Points: charming and poignant scene with wonderful details including nearby resting cat and the boy’s shoe laid carelessly to the side. $3000/5000

204. German Bisque Closed Mouth Doll in Traditional Holland Costume of Friesland 11” (28 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead, brown glass inset eyes, painted curly lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, plump cheeks, muslin stitch-jointed body, composition lower arms. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1885. Value Points: the closed mouth child is wearing traditional costume of Friesland, Holland, including unusual coiffe with lace having flared shoulder drape under brass helmet cap. $500/700

205. Brazilian Felt Lady Doll with Mandolin Attributed to Joao Perotti 20” (51 cm.) Felt doll with pressed and painted facial features, brown sideglancing eyes, dark eye shadow, long painted lashes, single stroke brows, closed mouth with heart-shaped lips, simple stitch-jointed body. Condition:

203. French Automaton Vignette “Mother and Son at the Spinning Wheel” 20” (51 cm.) h. x 16”w. x 13”d. Arranged upon a mahogany wooden platform with velvet cover and bronze mounts is a homey Brittany scene of mother and son at the spinning wheel, she seated on a carved Brittany wooden bench behind a wooden spinning wheel with carved detail, and he, seated on a wooden stool at her side, holding the spools. Each doll has bisque socket head and glass eyes, bisque hands, and is wearing original Brittany style costume. A cast iron key is included. Condition: 204. Profile 204.

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generally excellent. Comments: attributed to Brazilian cloth doll artist, Joao Perotti, late 1930s. Value Points: the doll is beautifully-preserved with vibrant multi-colored costume and coiffe of appliqued felt, wooden bead necklace, and holding a hand-painted wooden mandolin. $400/600

206. French Cloth Doll by Raynal in 1939 Exhibition Folklore Costume of Switzerland

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20” (51 cm.) All-cloth doll with pressed and painted complexion and facial features, brown side-glancing eyes, dark eyeliner with shaded detail, painted upper lashes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, richly-shaded lips, dark brunette mohair wig, stitching at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, Raynal, late 1930s. Value Points: in pristine condition, the doll is wearing traditional Swiss costume with 205. lace fingerless gloves and coiffe, laced vest, flowered silk apron, black pleated skirt, white blouse,

undergarments, socks, felt shoes, and cross, and is preserved in original box. The doll was presented in 1939 at the Swiss pavilion of the Golden Gate International Exposition. $800/1200

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208. American Carved Wooden Doll with Brown Intaglio Eyes by Schoenhut 221” (561 cm.) All wooden doll with socket head, carved and painted facial features, large brown intaglio eyes with white eye dots, black upper eyeliner, fringed brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with wistful expression, brunette tacked-on mohair bobbed wig, all-wooden spring-jointed body with holes in feet for posing. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Schoenhut Doll Pat. Jan 17, 1911 USA. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1912. Value Points: fine original finish with gleaming patina of complexion enhancing the deeply-carved details, original knit undergarment and Schoenhut shoes. $700/900

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207. American Wooden Character Doll, Model 310,

by Schoenhut with Especially Fine Carving 21” (53 cm.) All carved wooden doll, socket head, deeply-intaglio painted brown eyes, white eye dots, black upper eyeliner, feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, pointy tip nose, closed mouth with very full outlined lips, brunette mohair tacked-on wig, springjointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Schoenhut Doll Jan. 17th Ô11 USA and Foreign Countries. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1915, model 310. Value Points: facial carving, complexion and painting is especially fine and flawless, body finish original, original wig, knit undergarment, and Schoenhut shoes. $1200/1600 208.

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209. Pair, American Character Rolly-Dollies by Schoenhut with Original Labels 8” (20 cm.) Each is paper mache with socket head and ball-shaped body with weighted base, designed to allow doll to tip back and forth but never fall, each with painted hair and facial features, and painted costume. Condition: generally excellent, typical light scuffing on original finish. Marks: Schoenhut Rolly Dolly Patented Dec. 15, 1908 Other Pats. Pending (original paper label on base). Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1910. Value Points: delightful toys depicting smiling child and Buster Brown. $500/700

210. American Wooden Character Boy, Model 308,

by Schoenhut in Original Costume 19” (48 cm.) All wooden doll with socket head, carved and painted facial features, large blue intaglio eyes with white eye dots, black upper eyeliner, fringed brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with wistful expression, blonde tacked-on mohair bobbed wig, all-wooden spring-jointed body with holes in feet for posing. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Schoenhut Doll Pat. Jan 17, 1911 USA. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1912. Value Points: fine original patina is perfectly preserved, wearing original khaki twill uniform with pockets, belt, leather leggings, wide-brimmed hat. $1200/1600

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211. Very Rare German Felt Doll of Algerian Soldier by Steiff 19” (48 cm.) Felt doll with center seam face, black bead eyes, thick black brows, thick black mohair beard and moustache, disc-jointed arms and spindly legs emphasized by very large extended feet. Condition: good, some repair at neck, few moth holes, feet scuffed. Comments: Steiff, circa 1912, depicting French-Algerian soldier.Value Points: very rare doll, wearing original elaborately wrapped turban, bronze-green felt uniform with French stripes on sleeves, leather boots and carrying wooden rifle. Ex-collection Winnie Langley. $2200/2600

212. German Mohair Double Hump Camel by Steiff 21” (53 cm.) l. 18”h. Firmly-stuffed double hump camel is posed on cast iron base with wooden wheel, of golden mohair with russet curly mohair tufts on throat, crown, legs and humps, and with amber glass eyes, leather harness, red flannel blanket. Very good condition, some sparseness to golden mohair. Germany, Steiff, 1920s. $600/800

213. German Felt Character of Gentleman by Steiff 22” (56 cm.) Pressed wool felt head with center seam, blue glass bead eyes, tiny nose, closed mouth with stitched-on red felt lips, stitched ears, blonde fleecy hair with unusual sideburns, disc-jointed arms and legs, large hands and feet.

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circa 1915. Value Points: the gentleman is wearing wonderful original costume of village with black embroidered vest, trousers, leather boots, woven hat. $1200/1600

214. Pair, German Bisque Characters by Gebruder Heubach with Amusing Costumes 14” (36 cm.) Each has bisque shoulderhead with painted facial features, intaglio blue eyes, twill torso and upper limbs with disc-jointing, composition lower arms and legs, including girl with closed mouth and sad expression, and boy with painted hair and laughing expression. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Heubach (sunburst) 7848 (girl). Heubach (sunburst) 6736 (boy). Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912. Value Points: the pair are wearing matching costumes with amusing designs, original shoes and socks, the girl with unusual medallion coiffe, and the boy with leather belt, holster and knife in shield, and with additional paper mache face mask; the pair are presented in woven basket tray. $2200/2600 214. Mask

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Condition: generally excellent, few tears in lace. Comments: French, circa 1850. Value Points: rare early model is wearing original lavish baby bunting. $4000/5000

217. German Wax Glass-Eyed Doll with Original Costume 17” (43 cm.) Honey-toned wax shoulderhead, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes and lightlyfeathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, brunette mohair wig with blue silk bows, muslin stitch-jointed body, wax-over-paper mache lower arms and legs.

Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1875.Value Points: wearing original daintily embroidered dress, undergarments, blue leather shoes, white lace cap and blue light

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215. 18th Century Poured Wax Miniature Doll in Original Costume 9” (23 cm.) Poured wax head with well-defined features, painted downcast eyes, accented nostrils, closed mouth with gentle smile, firm-bodied with flexible wire upper arms and legs posed seated, wooden hands and feet. Condition: good, (non-visible) repair at neck.

Comments: 18th century, European. Value Points: dainty lady with gentle expression is wearing very fine original silk gown with rich appliques of velvet and gold metallic rope, lace fichu and bonnet, silk sewn-on slippers. $900/1200

216. French All-Original Paper Mache Doll in Bunting with Bellows Mechanism 18” (46 cm.) overall. 11” doll. Attached to original padded cushion with lavish lace cover is the paper mache head on young baby, having black painted hair, black enamel inset eyes, painted features, slightly-parted lips, two rows of tiny teeth, hollow carton torso which contains bellows mechanism, and extended arms with carved wooden hands. When bellows squeezed, the doll turns its head side to side and waves arms.

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woolen coat with blue silk borders and bows, and a row of tiny silver buttons. $700/900

218. European Wooden Doll with Carved Hair in Queen Victoria Manner 26” (66 cm.) Carved wooden shoulderhead with oval face and strong throat, sculpted brown painted hair drawn around the sides of head with comb-marked detail and captured in tight chignon at the nape, blue enamel inset eyes, delicately painted all-around lashes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, defined chin, muslin stitch-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: European, country of origin uncertain, mid-1800s, the carved hair stylistic of classic Queen Victoria coiffure.Value Points: unusual and compelling presence, with fine original finish, wearing fine early bronze green silk gown with turquoise velvet trim, crochet shawl with interwoven ribbons, undergarments and leather slippers. $4500/8000

knees, and elbows. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: E 1 Depose B. Comments: French, Barrois, circa 1870. Value Points: the petite poupée is wearing lovely antique costume and carries matching green kidskin gloves and purse. Tucked into purse is an early ink script note “The doll of Clara Brooks Sayre brot [sic] to her from Paris by her cousin Mary Evelyn Sayre in 1871”. Ex-collection Doris Hupp. $3000/3700

220. American Gutta Percha Fashion Doll with Registered Trademark “Remo Enamel” 22” (56 cm.) Solid domed gutta percha swivel head on matching shoulderplate with original creamy complexion, painted facial features, blue eyes in defined eye sockets, upper eyeliner, painted all-around lashes, single stroke brows, closed mouth with defined space and suggestion of teeth between outlined lips, blonde mohair wig, muslin stitch-jointed body, leather arms with gusset jointing at elbows, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Registered Trademark Remo Enamel Pat’s April 2nd 1867/Feb 17/1875.(front shoulderplate). Comments: American, circa 1875. Value Points: very rare patented American doll with pristine original finish.

Ex-collection Doris Hupp. $1800/2300

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219. French Bisque Poupée by Barrois with Elegant Costume and Provenance 15” (38 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, cobalt blue glass eyes, painted lashes and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, unpierced ears, blonde mohair wig in coiled braided coronet, cork pate, kid poupée body with gusset-jointing at hips, 220.

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221. Early 18th Century Wax Child with Fine Early Silk Costume 16” (41 cm.) Richly cast wax shoulderhead inclined slightly to the side, with plumply modeled cheeks and chin, painted brown eyes in well-defined sockets, brown upper eyeliner, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, brunette human hair in very delicate tendrils, softly stuffed body, poured wax lower limbs, expressively-posed fingers.

Condition: generally excellent. Comments: 1700s, European. Value Points: very fine detail of modeling creates a most expressive face, with

added decorative elements such as glaze on painted eyes lending a very realistic look, wearing outstanding original costume with embroidery and appliques. $2200/2600

222. Early French Bisque Smiling Poupée by Leon Casimir Bru in Original costume 21” (53 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass inset eyes with darker blue iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve blushed eyeshadow, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, upturned lip corners, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupée body with distinctive square-cut collarette, gusset jointing at elbows, hips and knees. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (illegible scroll letter). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1865, the early variation of his later deposed smiling poupée. Value Points: finest delicate bisque with charming piquant expression, original sturdy body, wearing original fine silk two-piece ensemble with ivory silk ribbons, woven bonnet, leather slippers, undergarments. $4200/4800 221.

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by Simon and Halbig in Elaborate Original Costume 15” (38 cm.) doll.

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Amber tinted bisque socket head, dark brown inset eyes, painted lashes, black feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette human hair arranged in traditional manner wrapped around extended comb and with decorative flowers, composition and wooden balljointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1329 Germany Simon & Halbig S&H. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890.Value Points: exceptional detail of original costume, the beautiful silk with bordered trims, gilt buttons, embroidery, and with original slippers and headdress. $2200/2700

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224. Two Chinese Wooden Children from Door of Hope Mission 6” (15 cm.) and 9”. Each has solid domed carved wooden head, defined carving of facial features with tinted highlights, cloth body, wooden arms.

Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Chinese Door of Hope Mission, circa 1920s. Value Points: portrayed are two Chinese children, each wearing original silk costumes and slippers handsewn by refuges at the mission. $600/800

225. German All-Bisque Asian Child Attributed to Simon and Halbig 7 ½” (19 cm.) Amber tinted bisque swivel head on 225.

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kid-edged amber bisque torso, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, bald pate with attached long mohair queue, peg-jointed amber bisque arms and legs, painted white stockings and blue slippers with pointy toes, silk Asian costume.

Condition: generally excellent. Comments: attributed to Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: especially lovely embroidered silk tunic. $800/1100

226. Chinese Wooden Door of Hope Amah with Child 11” (28 cm.) Carved socket head with sculpted black hair in simple coiffure, captured in a tight chignon at the back of her head, sculpted eye sockets and lips, tinted brows, pupils, and lips, smiling expression, cloth body, wooden hands.

Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Chinese Door of Hope mission, circa 1920, depicted is the Amah (nanny) and her 5” young charge, also with carved wooden head and painted features. Value Points: each wear their original traditional

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227. Chinese Wooden Door of Hope Bride and Groom in Especially Rare Costumes 12” (30 cm.) Each has carved wooden head with painted and tinted facial features, carved and painted hair, firmly-stuffed cloth body, wooden hands. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Door of Hope Mission dolls representing Bride and Groom, circa 1920. Value Points: the pair wear original and perfectly-preserved wedding costumes, she with elaborate red silk costume with unusual gilt and floral embroidery and having elaborate headdress with decorative beads, pearls, and silk facial veil; and he with rich purple/black silk robe with embroidered front and back panels. $1200/1500

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228. German Bisque Topsy-Turvy with Rare Model Heads 12” (30 cm.) Attached at both ends of a torso are bisque heads, designed so that the skirt of each doll can cover the head of the alternate doll, and then be reversed. One is bisque socket head with amber-brown complexion, brown glass eyes, closed mouth with defined space between the lips, black fleecy wig, amber composition upper torso and arms, antique costume, marked 120; the other is bisque shoulderhead with blue glass spiral threaded eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, closed mouth,

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blonde mohair wig. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: Germany, Sonneberg, circa 1890.Value Points: rarely found models on this early example of the novelty topsy-turvy. $1800/3200

229. German All-Bisque Asian Child Attributed to Simon and Halbig 7 ½” (19 cm.) Amber tinted bisque swivel head on kid-edged amber bisque torso, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, black mohair wig in up-swept fashion, peg-jointed amber bisque arms and legs, painted thigh-high black stockings and brown one-strap shoes, silk Asian costume. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: attributed to Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: hard to find all-bisque model with lovely complexion and painting. $800/1100

230. German All-Bisque BrownComplexioned Doll by Kuhnlenz 5” (13 cm.) All-bisque doll with cafe-au-lait complexion, swivel head on kid-edged torso, 229.

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black glass inset eyes, single stroke brows, closed mouth, impressed dimple, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, bare feet. Marks: 61-12. Condition: generally excellent, few tiny pin flakes. Comments: Gebruder Kuhnlenz, circa 1890.

Value Points: wonderful expression, also included is 3 ½” black-complexioned all-bisque doll with tiny glass eyes, jointed limbs. $300/400

231. Pair, French All-Bisque Miniature Dolls in Original Brittany Costumes 7” (18 cm.) Each is all-bisque with swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white socks, and twostrap shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: for the French market, circa 1890. Value Points: with very beautiful faces, the pair of dolls are wearing their original well-detailed Brittany costumes. $1800/2500

232. Petite French Bisque Poupée by Barrois in Traditional Costume of French Pyrenees 12” (30 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, arched brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, unpierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, kid gusset-jointed poupée body. Condition: generally excellent, body especially sturdy and fresh. Marks:

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E. Depose B. Comments: Barrois, circa 1860. Value Points: the petite lady is wearing authentically detailed traditional costume of the French Pyrenees including unique coiffe. $1800/2300

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Condition: generally excellent, typical scuffs to facial finish. Comments: Grodnertal, circa 1850, with original paper label “English” indicating the costume. Value Points: the doll is wearing original blue walking gown with lace trim, undergarments, woven bonnet with upturned brim. Ex-Maureen Popp Collection. $800/1100

234. German Miniature Wooden Doll as Nanny with Child 8” (20 cm.) All-wooden doll with one-piece head and torso, black painted hair, painted facial features, tiny blue eyes, single stroke brows, closed mouth, allwooden fully-articulated body with jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, painted shoes.

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red woolen nanny gown with matching cap, and is holding a wooden baby with original gown and cape. Ex-Maureen Popp Collection. $600/800

235. German Wooden Miniature Doll as “Mistress” 8” (20 cm.) All-wooden doll with one-piece head and torso, black painted hair, painted facial features, tiny blue eyes, single stroke brows, closed mouth, all-wooden fully-articulated body with jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, painted shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Grodnertal, circa 1850, with original paper label “Mistress” indicating the costume. Value Points: the doll is wearing original linen gown with lace fichu and elaborate bonnet with black lace trim.

Ex-Maureen Popp Collection. $600/800

236. German Wooden Miniature Doll in Chinese Costume 8” (20 cm.) All-wooden doll with one-piece head and torso, black painted hair, painted facial features, tiny blue eyes, single stroke brows, closed mouth, all-wooden fully-articulated body with jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, painted shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Grodnertal, circa 1850, with original paper label “Chinese” indicating the costume theme. Value Points: the doll is wearing original gown with matching cape and cap, each with fine embroidery.

Ex-Maureen Popp Collection. $600/800

237. French Carton Moule Lady Doll with Modeled Bosom 33” (84 cm.) Carton moule shoulderhead extending to fully-modeled bosom, kid over carton midriff with kid band at the waist, elongated kid legs, stitchjointing of shoulders, wooden lower arms with slightly-curved fork-like hands, painted brown eyes in defined eye sockets, single stroke brows, closed mouth, blushed cheeks, brunette tacked-on human hair wig. Condition: excellent condition. Comments: French, early 1800s. Value Points: rare early doll with intriguing body construction and great presence, original wig, and wearing fine early original gown with fine embroidery, original velvet slippers.

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238. Early German Bisque Closed Mouth Child, 989, by Simon and Halbig 16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, impressed dimples at chin and philtrum, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body with straight wrists, wearing pretty antique dress with lace trim, undergarments, leather shoes, socks. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 989 9. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: rare closed mouth model with character-like expression, fine lustrous bisque, original early body and body finish. $1200/1600 239.

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239. Petite German Bisque Closed Mouth Doll by Simon and Halbig with Rare Body 9” (23 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig, composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, twill-covered torso and upper legs.

Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1880. Value Points: most endearing petite size of the early closed mouth doll with rare body style, lovely antique embroidered dress. $1800/2300

240. Rare German Bisque Child Doll, Model 769, by Simon and Halbig 24” (61 cm.) Bisque socket head, large blue glass inset eyes with darker blue iris rims, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, slightly-parted lips, row of porcelain teeth, dimples at chin, philtrum and lip corners, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique dress, undergarments, socks, and shoes.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S 14 H 769 dep.

Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: rarely model early model with splendid bisque, fine luminous complexion, original body, body finish and wig. $1800/2300

241. Gorgeous German Bisque Closed Mouth Child, 929, by Simon and Halbig 25” (64 cm.) Bisque socket head with elongated face and very plump cheeks, large blue glass spiral-threaded eyes with darker blue iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, mauve eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig, early plump composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent, retouch to hands. Marks: S 14 H 929. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1885. Value Points: the very rare closed mouth variation of the early model has exceptional modeling and splendid eyes, lovely antique costume, undergarments, bonnet, socks and socks, and with early box. $3000/4200

242. German Bisque Child Doll, Model 1249, by Simon and Halbig

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32” (81 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner encircles the eye-cut, painted curled lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, shaded and accented lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden balljointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent.

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Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1895. Value Points: the beautiful child has finest pale bisque, characteristic dimple in chin, cheek corners and on lower lip, original wig, body, and body finish. $1200/1500

243. German Bisque Child Doll, Model 1299, by Simon and Halbig 22” (56 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, open mouth, accented lips, two porcelain teeth, dimpled chin, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, nicely costumed in lace-trimmed white cotton dress, undergarments, socks and shoes. Condition: generally excellent, hands retouched. Marks: S&H 1299 9. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1900. Value Points: rarer model with exemplary bisque and painting. The doll is featured in the book, The Rose Unfolds, by Rosalie Whyel and Susan Hedrick. $1200/1500

244. German Bisque Character, Model 1428, by Simon and Halbig 26” (66 cm.) Bisque socket head, small blue glass sleep eyes, fringe-painted upper lashes, onestroke 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, 243.

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finest bisque and complexion with gleaming patina, original body and body finish. The doll is featured in the book, The Rose Unfolds, by Rosalie Whyel and Susan Hedrick. $2800/3200

245. Petite German BrownComplexioned Bisque Child, 739,

by Simon and Halbig 11” (28 cm.) Brown-complexioned bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, black brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, black mohair wig, brown composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S 3 H 739 dep. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: rare model in most appealing petite size has pleasing expression, lovely bisque, original early body and body finish. $800/1000

246. German BrownComplexioned Bisque Character, 969, by Simon & Halbig 20” (51 cm.) Bisque socket head with brown complexion, deeply sculpted facial features portraying a child with beaming smile, brown glass inset eyes, black eyeliner, painted lashes, black brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth with slightly parted lips, row of porcelain teeth, dimpled double chin, pierced ears, black mohair wig, brown composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, early body retouch. Marks: S 12 H Dep 969.

Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890.

Value Points: very rare model with most distinctive smiling expression enhanced by flawless complexion, lovely antique costume. The doll is featured in the book, The Rose Unfolds, by Rosalie Whyel and Susan Hedrick. $2200/2800

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28” (71 cm.) Solid domed paper mache head with flat cut neck socket that accommodates to shoulderplate neck dowel, plump facial modeling of young baby, black glass enamel outlined eyes, heavy eyelids, feathered brows, closed mouth, paper mache shoulderplate and lower torso, cloth midriff and upper arms and legs, wooden lower arms and legs, paper mache hands and feet with loose baby-like jointing of wrists and ankles, antique costume.

Condition: generally excellent, original finish. Comments: Germany, circa 1860, the doll was inspired by Japanese child doll that had just been introduced to Europe at the International Expositions, and is considered the forerunner of the Germany ball-jointed bisque child doll. Value Points: rare grand size, all original body with originally-designed articulation. $1200/1800

248. French Paper Mache Taufling Baby with Clapping Bellows Mechanism Attributed to Greffier 21” (53 cm.) Solid domed paper mache head with light wax coating, painted curly tendrils above each ear, blue glass inset eyes, painted brows, accented nostrils, slightly parted lips, two rows of tiny teeth, hollow twill-covered torso

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which contains a bellows mechanism, wire upper arms, composition lower arms and legs, antique costume. When bellows mechanism is squeezed, the doll cries “mama” and claps hands. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: French, attributed to François Greffier who won an award for his dolls at the 1855 Paris L’Exposition Universelle; the dolls were described by a Exposition reporter as “very sturdy dolls, they move their arms and 250. legs and make a plaintive whimper when you press their bellies”. Greffier was likely inspired by the similar style Japanese child dolls presented at the mid-century Expositions.Value Points: rare model with fine original finish, bellows mechanism functions well. $1100/1400

Value Points: charming petite size taufling baby is wearing early (somewhat frail) original costume. $400/600

249. Petite German Paper Mache Taufling Child with Painted Hair

250. Pair, English Wax Dolls as Twins in Matching Costumes with Additional Costumes

9” (23 cm.) Paper mache shoulderhead, brown painted hair brushed away from face into short curls at back of head, and captured by a wide black hair band behind the sculpted ears, painted blue eyes, tiny stroke brows, closed mouth, muslin midriff, paper mache one-piece torso and lower legs, cloth upper arms and paper mache lower arms, antique costume. Condition: very good, original finish, vertical paint line on left side of face. Comments: Germany, circa 1870.

14” (36 cm.) Each has poured wax shoulderhead, blue glass inset eyes, tinted features, closed mouth with solemn expression, blonde dainty curls, muslin torso and upper limbs, poured wax lower arms and legs, bare feet. Condition: generally excellent, some typical rubs. Comments: English, circa 1880.Value Points: in pristine condition, the matching dolls are wearing gowns, silk bonnets, and cashmere capes with fur edging, and are presented with additional costumes and pillows. $2000/2800

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253. German Bisque Lady with Victorian Holiday Provenance 13” (33 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead of slenderfaced lady with sculpted blonde hair with unusual floral ornament at center crown, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, modeled ears with sculpted gilt earrings, muslin stitch-jointed body, bisque

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251. Pair, German Bisque Dolls with Matching Trousseaus 9” (23 cm.) Each has bisque shoulderhead with blonde sculpted hair in elaborately arranged curls, painted facial features, blue eyes, single stroke brows, closed mouth, sculpted pierced ears, muslin stitchjointed body, bisque lower limbs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1875.

Value Points: the twin dolls, likely once belonging to sisters, have matching costumes, night robes, baskets, but are distinguished from each other as one has blue bow in hair and painted yellow boots, while the other has black bow in hair and pink painted boots. $1200/1500

252. German Bisque Lady with Sculpted Hair and Very Fine Original Costume 16” (41 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead, blonde sculpted hair, double row of curls at forehead, arranged curls drawn back to crown and accented by a row of tiny black beads, sculpted pierced ears, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, closed mouth, muslin stitch-jointed body, leather arms, stitched-on brown kidskin boots. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, Alt, Beck and Gottschalk, circa 1870. Value Points: beautiful original aqua silk costume with lace trim, dart-shaped bodice, undergarments. $700/900 252.

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lower arms. Condition: right shoulderplate piece reglue, otherwise excellent including body, and costume. Comments: Germany, Alt, Beck and Gottschalk, circa 1869, according to original attached letters the doll was displayed as a Christmas doll in 1869 on the London family holiday tree and remained as a treasured object with the family for the next century.

Value Points: rare hair ornament and earrings, especially well constructed body, wonderfully preserved costume with intriguing holiday purpose and family provenance, with letters, box and additional hooded cape. $500/700

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254. German Porcelain Half-Doll with Rare Bonnet Design and Original Presentation

255. German Porcelain Doll by Dressel and Kister in Original Tea Cozy Costume

10” (25 cm.) seated including pedestal. Porcelain half-doll of adult lady with brown sculpted hair decorated with colorful flowers and a large spray of leaves at her neck, then surmounted by a wide-brimmed bonnet with blue draped wrap, painted brown eyes, eyeshadow, single stroke brows, closed mouth, arms in elegantly posed manner, cloth torso, porcelain lower legs with blue painted shoes. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: Germany, circa 1910.Value Points: very rare half-doll, enhanced by its original presentation wearing ruffled silk dress, seated on cushioned pedestal. $700/900

11” (28 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead of lady with brown sculpted hair under added elaborate wig in 18th century style, painted facial features, downcast eyes, closed mouth, modeled bosom, cloth upper torso and arms, porcelain hands, attached to metal frame designed to serve as tea cozy. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: Germany, Dressel & Kister, circa 1910. Value Points: very fine original presentation, with elaborate silk brocade gown with metallic accents, unusual original wig over sculpted hair. $700/900

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256. French Bisque Portrait Poupée by Jumeau with Trousseau and Provenance 24” (61 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kidedged bisque shoulderplate, small blue glass enamel inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, mauve blushed eye shadow,

feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid lady body with stitch-jointing, patented Lacman hands. Condition: generally excellent, body is original. Comments: Jumeau, circa 1880, the poupée portrait model head evolved soon thereafter into the earliest bébé model heads; this example has original Lacman body. Comments: the doll is presented in original wooden box with doll’s history on inside box lid “Mary Louise Davis Christmas, 1886”, Included with the doll are various silk and cotton gowns, bonnets and undergarments, along with early “Dolls’ Fashions” presented by the Domestic Sewing Machine Co of New York, 1875. $6000/8000 256. Advertisement

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257. German Miniature Wooden Doll as Elegant French Lady 8” (20 cm.) Allwooden doll with one-piece head and torso, black painted hair, painted facial features, tiny blue eyes, single stroke brows, closed mouth, allwooden fullyarticulated body with jointing 257. at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, painted shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Grodnertal, circa 1850, with original paper label “French” indicating the costume theme. Value Points: the doll is wearing original elegant sheer muslin gown with flocked dots and extended bustle, flowered bonnet. Ex-Maureen Popp Collection. $600/800

1850, with original paper label “Circassian” indicating the costume theme.

Value Points: the doll is wearing original patterned cotton dress and blue jacket.

Ex-Maureen Popp Collection. $500/700

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258. German Miniature Wooden Doll in Circassian Costume 7 ½” (19 cm.) Allwooden doll with one-piece head and torso, black painted hair, painted facial features, tiny blue eyes, single stroke brows, closed mouth, all-wooden fullyarticulated body with jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, painted shoes.

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7 ½” (19 cm.) Allwooden doll with onepiece head and torso, black painted hair, painted facial features, tiny blue eyes, single stroke brows, closed mouth, all-wooden fully-articulated body with jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, painted shoes. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: Grodnertal, circa 1850, with original paper label “Dutch” indicating the costume theme.

Value Points: the doll is wearing heavy blue twill skirt over multiple petticoats, apron, brown patterned jacket with lace edging and woven bonnet. Ex-Maureen Popp Collection. $600/800

260. German Wooden Miniature Doll in Swiss Costume 7 ½” (19 cm.) Allwooden doll with onepiece head and torso, black painted hair, painted facial features, tiny blue eyes, single 260.

stroke brows, closed mouth, all-wooden fully-articulated body with jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, painted shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Grodnertal, circa 1850, with original paper label “Swiss” indicating the costume theme. Value Points: the doll is wearing purple/ black striped silk skirt, red woolen bodice with white sleevelets, apron, red woolen petticoat, and woven bonnet with blue ribbons to match waist bow. Ex-Maureen Popp Collection. $600/800

261. Pair, Early 1800s Paper Mache Men in Original Symbolic Costumes 18” (46 cm.) and 19”. Each has paper mache shoulderhead, slender face and elongated throat, sculpted short brown hair with wispy tendrils at forehead, painted facial features, inset brown painted eyes, single stroke brows, modeled ears, closed mouth, padded cloth body on armature form, paper mache hands and lower legs with painted grey stockings and red lacing.

Condition: very good, original finish is well preserved, fingers broken on larger doll. Comments: Early 1800s, likely Italian as indicated by the serpent eating man symbol on medallion which is the symbol of the Visconti family of Milan for many centuries. Value Points: posed on original paper covered wooden stand, wearing wonderful matching original costumes, likely indicating position in court society, comprising crisp sateen pantaloons, matching fitted jacket with lace ruffles, brown pressed hats with front upturned brim, one holding an original carton medallion with handpainted symbolic scene of dragon. $2000/3000

262. Rare Early American Doll from New York Rubber (Goodyear) in Original Dress 19” (48 cm.) Pressed hard rubber shoulderhead with sculpted black hair in short tousled curls, painted brown eyes, painted lower lashes and upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, original muslin body with rubber hands. Condition: some typical craquelure on face and shoulders. Comments: American, attributed to New York Rubber Co. (Good year, their patent 444), based upon marking found on nearly identical doll, circa 1860. Comments: New York Rubber, circa 1860. Value Points: very rare doll with endearing expression, original body and wearing original sheer muslin gown with transfer pattern of leaves, undergarments, leather slippers. Ex-collection Doris Hupp. $1100/1400

263. Mid-19th Century Rare Rubber Head Doll with Distinctive Coiffure 18” (46 cm.) Rubber shoulderhead with painted glazed finish, black sculpted hair in center part with unique wide braids drawn around sides of face, crisscrossed at the back of head and captured by two large painted flowers, black painted eyes, painted lower lashes only, single stroke brows, closed mouth, cloth stitch-jointed body, kid arms, nicely costumed (and additional costume included).

Condition: very good, typical light crazing lines on complexion. Comments: mid-1800s, the invention of vulcanizing rubber led dollmakers in France, Germany and America to explore its use in doll making, but few examples remain today, and their specific makers remain a mystery. Value Points: very rare doll with outstanding and very unusual coiffure. $1700/2200

264. Rare German Paper Mache Doll with Rare Painted Cap Attributed to Lowenthal 15” (38 cm.) Solid domed paper mache shoulderhead with painted brown bonnet with streamer ties, slender face, elongated throat, dark enamel eyes, slightly-defined bosom, original cloth body with stitch-jointing, paper mache arms to above the elbows, original cotton gown, undergarments, leather slippers. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, attributed to Lowenthal of Hamburg, who advertised his paper mache dolls in Vierlander costumes, as is this cap. Value Points: very rare doll with painted bonnet, enamel eyes, original body. The doll is featured in the book, The Rose Unfolds, by Rosalie Whyel and Susan Hedrick, pp.

24/25. $3000/4000

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265. Mid-19th Century Gutta Percha Lady with Enamel Eyes 20” (51 cm.) Gutta percha shoulderhead, oval shaped face and strong throat, black sculpted hair drawn smoothly around the sides of forehead and falling in casual ringlet curls onto shoulders, dark glass inset eyes, lightly-feathered brows, closed mouth, blushed cheeks, cloth body with 263. Profile

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Comments: mid19th century, a series of dolls of gutta percha and rubber were created by 264. Profile dollmakers in France, Germany and America at this time, the maker is uncertain. Value Points: especially appealing face with hint of gentle smile, original finish, beautifully-sculpted hair, original body with rare glove arms. $2800/3500 265.

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266. Rare Early Pewter Doll with Cast Hair and Bodice 15” (38 cm.) Cast pewter shoulderhead of lady with slender face, elongated throat and sculpted hair and bodice, black hair in very elaborate coiffure drawn behind her ears, black glass enamel inset eyes, heavy lidded eyes, single stroke brows, aquiline nose, closed mouth, defined chin, sculpted detail of bodice includes large bow at neckline, wooden torso and legs jointed at hips, painted boots, cloth upper arms, pewter hands, antique black velvet gown. Condition: generally excellent, finish scuffed on hands. Comments: mid-1800s, maker unknown, patents were granted in France to Rene Poulin in 1861 and Lucien Velvelle in 1876 for pewter head dolls, and later to German firms. Value Points: very rare doll with distinctive portrayal. The doll is shown in Coleman’s Encyclopedia, Vol. I, page 442, and is featured in the book, The Rose Unfolds, by Rosalie Whyel and Susan Hedrick, page 63. Ex-collection Gladys Hilsdorf. $1800/2500 267.

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around her are eleven early woven baskets filled with waxed miniature fruit and vegetables. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: Germany, mid-1800s. Value Points: rare modeled bonnet on the paper mache lady, and wonderful presentation of miniature fruit and vegetables in vibrant colors, rare miniature baskets. $1800/2300

268. German Paper Mache Miniature Doll with Original Peddler’s Wares 8” (20 cm.) Paper mache shoulderhead, painted short black curly hair, painted facial features, tiny blue eyes, single stroke closed mouth with slight smile, kid body, wearing original green woolen jacket and trousers, vest, leather slippers. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1860. Value Points: attached to the peddler’s back is an arrangement of various wooden containers which he offers for sale. $700/900

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269. German Paper Mache Lady Doll with Rare Coiffure 22” (56 cm.) Paper mache shoulderhead with strong elongated throat, sculpted black hair with wide poufs at each side drawn into a rolled braid-edged curl at the nape, painted large blue eyes, black upper eyeliner, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, blushed cheeks, muslin stitch-jointed body, wooden lower arms and legs, painted brown ankle boots, antique silk gown, undergarments. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1860.

Value Points: fine original finish enhances the wide-eyed expression, rare coiffure, original body. $1100/1400

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270. English Ten Doll Coronation Set of Edward VI and Queen Mary by Liberty of London

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6” (15 cm.) -9”. Each doll is all cloth with stitch-shaped and painted facial features, mohair wigs (some with beards), and wearing very elaborate royalty costumes depicting British Royalty at the 1937 coronation of King Edward VI, including King George VI, Queen Mother Elizabeth, the young princesses Elizabeth and Margaret, Lord High Chancellor, Archbishop of Canterbury, Archbishop of York, and Lord Chief Justice. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Liberty of London (cloth tags).

Comments: the prestige London textile firm created the dolls under special permission to portray the royal family at the important event. Value Points: wonderful state of preservation of dolls and elaborate costumes with accessories. $1800/2200

271. Two English Cloth Dolls of Kings

by Liberty of London 10” (25 cm.) Each is all cloth with stitch-shaped and painted facial features, cloth bodies. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (cloth or paper tag) identifying the doll and “Liberty of London”. Comments: Liberty of London, circa 1953, portrayed are George III and Henry VIII. Value Points: preserved in pristine condition, each doll wears well-detailed and lavishly constructed original felt and faux-ermine royal costume. $800/1100

272. Important English Wax Portrait Dolls of King Edward and Queen Alexandra Attributed to Pierotti 20” (51 cm.) Each has poured wax shoulderhead, blue glass enamel inset eyes, tinted facial features, firmly-shaped cloth 271.

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body, poured wax lower limbs, he with bald forehead crown and then delicately inserted hair at top crown and sides of head, and has finely-groomed moustache and beard; and she with delicately inserted brunette hair. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: England, circa 1900, attributed to the firm of Pierotti, the dolls portray King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra at the time of his 1902 coronation as King of England. Few other examples are known to exist, one at

the Victoria and Albert Museum in London and another at the City Museum of London, although it is not certain that those examples include the Queen.

Value Points: the outstanding dolls are wonderfully preserved, each wearing most elaborate coronation costumes including jewelry and accessories as well as furtrimmed robes and coronation crowns. $8000/11,000

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by Dorothy Heizer 19” (48 cm.) All-cloth doll with sculpted and oil painted facial features and complexion, red tightly curled hair captured under a coronet of pearls and silver and gilt beads, cloth body with padded armature, separated fingers.

Condition: generally excellent, lining of velvet worn. Comments: created

by Dorothy Heizer, charter NIADA doll artist whose works are in the Smithsonian and currently displayed at the Morris Museum. Value Points: described as “Queen Elizabeth I”, the doll wears her original costume of rich black velvet with stand-up ruffled lace collar, accented with tiny beads and pearls, three rings, undergarments and wonderful velvet slippers with beads and pearl ornaments. $2500/3500 273.

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274. American Artist Portrait Doll of Katherine by Grace Lathrop 15” (38 cm.) Paper mache shoulderhead with painted facial features, blue eyes with painted upper lashes, closed mouth, elaborate coiffe which completely covers hair with intricately woven netting and forming a faux-fur frame with jeweled accents, padded wire armature body, composition hands.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Grace Lathrop (ink lettered on back of head). Comments: Grace Lathrop, early NIADA doll artist, 1950s.

Value Points: rarely found medium by this artist, the doll is wearing superb original gown of the 15th century manner including elaborate coiffe. $800/1000

275. American Artist Portrait Doll of Empress Josephine

by Dorothy Heizer 10” (25 cm.) Of padded fabric over wire armature with well-defined details of face and individual fingers, the lady has painted facial features, closed mouth, fine mohair wig wrapped with jewel-studded metallic cords, and is wearing ivory silk high-waisted gown with metallic belt, and fringe, coral wrap with applique bands which forms into a train, silk slippers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Dorothy Heizer (ink script cloth tag inside costume). Comments: by the celebrated American artist Dorothy Heizer from a series of historic queens introduced in 1934, the doll represents Empress Josephine of France. Value Points: exquisite portrait doll with fine detail of every aspect of portraiture and costume. $1700/2500

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by Dorothy Heizer 9” (23 cm.) and 10”. Each is of padded fabric over wire armature with well-defined shaped and painted details of face and fingers, the lady with light brunette mohair wig arranged in the classic manner of Queen Victoria, wearing her original multi-tiered ruffled gown of sheer coral organza with low bodice, blue silk banner, petticoats, fitted silk slippers with ankle straps, and with “diamond” jewels in hair, and necklace, brooch and bracelet; Albert with brunette hair, moustache and sideburns and wearing red crepe fitted shirt that is elaborately trimmed with beaded mosaics and jewels, gilt epaulets, gilt metallic collar and cuffs, tights, black shoes with silver buckles. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: American artist, Dorothy Heizer, from a series of historic queens introduced in 1934, this 1943 example represents Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, in dancing pose, during the early years of her reign. The dolls were inspired by the cover of The Magazine Antiques, 1936. Value Points: outstanding and perfectly preserved artistic work. $2000/3000

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The Lilli Baitz Portrait Dolls of Early Stage and Film Actresses The dolls were modeled and created under the auspices of Lilli Baitz, the Austrian doll artist, who, in 1909, with her husband Roman Baitz, founded the Berlin arts and craft studio “Lilli”. After WWI an adjunct studio was established in Salzburg, Austria which worked in close collaboration with the Salzburg Werkstatte that assembled and costumed the dolls from the Baitz designs. She expressed her costume designs in this way: “I shake my fairytale tree and let clothes fall like the sun, moon and stars”.

The dolls were created from about 1928-1932, remaining in the Salzburg Werkstatte, until they were discovered soon after by the American art dealer, J.H. Hoffheimer, who was touring Europe at the time. He acquired this complete collection of Lilli Baitz dolls, modeled to portray notable theatrical and early film stars of the era, and costumed to symbolize their celebrated persona. Bringing the entire collection to America, he created a remarkable exhibition which toured the United States for several years.

Next enter Ethel Traphagen, the renegade fashion designer and founder of the New York Traphagen School of Fashion. She, too, had traveled the world from Europe to Africa to Asia, in search of fresh costume and fabric designs, and, seeing the research importance of the Baitz collection, acquired it in one swoop from Mr. Hoffheimer, installing it in her school’s museum archives where it remained from 1937 until 1990.

A preservation nod next goes to Phyllis Spencer, who had been the museum curator. Learning that the museum was about to be sold in order to fund the struggling school, she determined to preserve the Baitz dolls and purchased intact the entire Baitz collection. It remained carefully preserved, each doll in its custom leather case, in her small New York apartment for the next decade, until its acquisition by the Whyel Museum of Doll Art. There the collection rested until now. The dolls, now in their 90th year, have “lived” remarkable lives, born of the German art secessionist movement, flourishing in the boom-boom years of the 1920s, victims of Depression Era struggles, touring art and fashion circles of America, and showcased in museums at different times of their lives. As testaments to the celebrated women who gained fame in the world of theatre, as works of art by a noted German artist, and as examples of exemplary fashion design, these truly one-of-a-kind works are most worthy.

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277. Portrait Doll of Helena Modjeska, Stage Actress,

by Lilli Baitz 25” (64 cm.) Art-plaster sculpted head with sculpted brown hair arranged in doublechignon, painted facial features, brown side-glancing eyes, closed mouth, padded armature body, posable arms, posed on original wooden stand labeled with her name and 1865. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Helena Modjeska, purchased by J.H. Hoffheimer, 1937 Traphagen School (original cloth label on costume). Comments: designed by Lilli Baitz, portraying the Polish-born actress, Helena Modjeska (18331909) who immigrated to California about 1875 and earned accolades there in dramatic

and comedic stage roles for several decades. Value Points: wearing green textured silk crepe ensemble with fitted jacket, pagoda sleeves, matching covered buttons, black lace trim, knitted collar and lace shawl, molded gloves. With original labeled leather case. $1800/2400

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278. Portrait Doll of Lily Langtry, Stage Actress, by Lilli Baitz 25” (64 cm.) Art-plaster sculpted head with sculpted brown hair brushed to the side and accented with flowers, curled bangs, painted facial features, blue painted eyes, closed mouth with gentle smile, padded armature body, posable arms, posed on original wooden stand labeled with her name and 1877.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Lily Langtry, purchased by J.H. Hoffheimer, 1937 Traphagen School (original cloth label on costume). Comments: designed by Lilli Baitz, portraying the British actress, Lily Langtry (1852-1929), whose celebrated and scandalous career included performing in the Oscar Wilde play, Lady Windemere’s Fan, which was written especially for her.Value Points: wearing printed velvet fitted gown with (faded) blue silk center panel, bustle and train, lace trim with celadon silk bows, black choker. With original name labeled leather travel case. $1800/2400

279. Portrait Doll of Sarah Bernhardt, Stage Actress, by Lilli Baitz 25” (64 cm.) Art-plaster sculpted head with sculpted brown hair captured in chignon at the crown, curled bangs painted facial features, blue painted eyes, closed mouth with serious expression, padded armature body, posable arms, posed on original wooden stand labeled with her name and 1873. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sarah Bernhardt, purchased by J.H. Hoffheimer, 1937 Traphagen School (original cloth label on costume).

Comments: designed by Lilli Baitz, portraying the celebrated French actress Sarah Bernhardt (18441923) whose notable roles includes La Dame aux Camelias. Value Points: wearing fuchsia fitted gown with overskirt, velvet inset panel on skirt, velvet fitted bodice, silk organza trim, embellished with multiple bows. With original labeled leather travel case. $1800/2400

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England as a young child, and in 1877 forming her own touring company, starring herself. Value Points: wearing two-piece ensemble of matte finish silk in celadon green and rich purple trimmed with silk soutache and purple silk bows, tulle ruffles collar and cuffs, holding silk handkerchief. With original labeled leather travel case. $1800/2400

281. Portrait Doll of Ellen Terry, Stage Actress, by Lilli Baitz 25” (64 cm.) Art-plaster sculpted head, sculpted brown hair drawn to her crown and with arranged curls beneath an attached woven hat with silk scarf, painted facial features, blue painted eyes, closed mouth with contemplative expression, padded armature body, posable arms, posed on original wooden stand labeled with her name and 1869.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Ellen Terry, purchased by J.H. Hoffheimer, 1937 Traphagen School (original cloth label on costume). Comments: designed by Lilli Baitz, portraying the leading lady of the English stage, Dame Ellen Terry (1847-1928) of whom Sarah Bernhardt proclaimed her as “the greatest actress that ever lived”. Value Points: wearing coco-brown silk polonaise ensemble with ruffled and fringed trim, brown silk braid, with lacy jabot. With original labeled leather travel case. $1800/2400

282. Portrait Doll of Leslie Carter, Stage and Film Actress, by Lilli Baitz 25” (64 cm.) Art-plaster sculpted head, sculpted reddish/brown hair drawn to her crown and with arranged curls at her forehead, painted facial features, green painted eyes, closed mouth modeled as though open with row of painted teeth, padded armature body, posable arms, posed on original wooden stand labeled with her name and 1883.

Condition: generally excellent. Comments: designed

by Lilli Baitz, portraying Leslie Carter (1862-1937), the Kentucky-born Broadway stage star who in later years appeared in low budget Hollywood westerns.

Value Points: wearing coral woolen fitted top with draped effect at the hips and lace center panel that matches lace sleeve ruffles, and is repeated at the hem, with mauve silk damask, trimmed with burgundy velvet ribbon, with handkerchief. With original labeled leather travel case. $1800/2400

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283. Portrait Doll of Minnie Maddern Fiske, Stage Actress, by Lilli Baitz 25” (64 cm.) Art-plaster sculpted head with sculpted up-swept red hair, painted facial features, blue painted eyes, closed mouth with serious expression, padded armature body, posable arms, posed on original wooden stand labeled with her name and 1885. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Minnie M. Fiske purchased by J.H. Hoffheimer, 1937 Traphagen School (original cloth label on costume). Comments: designed by Lilli Baitz, portraying the New Orleans born stage actress, Minnie Maddern Fiske (1865-1932) celebrated for her portrayals in serious drama. Value Points: wearing bronze green velvet fitted gown with (frail) blue silk panniers, pleated hem, and bodice insert trimmed with pink bows. With original labeled leather travel case. $1800/2400

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285. Portrait Doll of Maxine Elliott, Stage Actress, by Lilli Baitz 25” (64 cm.) Art-plaster sculpted head with sculpted casuallyarranged black hair captured in chignon at back crown, painted facial features, brown painted eyes, closed mouth with intent expression, padded armature body, posable arms, posed on original wooden stand labeled with her name and 1895. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Maxine Elliott, purchased by J.H. Hoffheimer, 1937 Traphagen School (original cloth label on costume).

Comments: designed by Lilli Baitz, portraying the Maine-born stage actress Maxine Elliott (1871-1940) who notably built her own New York City theatre in 1908 and once, when asked if she would remain single after two divorces said “I have no honorable intentions toward any man”.Value Points: wearing peach silk taffeta gown with voluminous sleeves, trimmed with lace at cuffs and collar, adorned with aqua silk sash, bows and covered buttons.

With original labeled leather travel case. $1800/2400

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284. Portrait Doll of Maude Adams, Stage Actress, by Lilli Baitz 25” (64 cm.) Art-plaster sculpted head with sculpted up-swept light brown hair captured under a silk chiffon hat arranged in rose motif, painted facial features, blue painted eyes, closed mouth with pleasant expression, padded armature body, posable arms, posed on original wooden stand labeled with her name and 1897. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Maude Adams, purchased by J.H. Hoffheimer, 1937 Traphagen School (original cloth label on costume).

Comments: designed by Lilli Baitz, the Utah-born child of an acting family, Maude Adams (1872-1953) was notable for her title role as Peter Pan from 1905-1907. Value Points: wearing coral silk pique dress with pigeon bust edged with attached lace-covered bolero, silk braid trim, holding leather gloves. With original labeled leather travel case. $1800/2400

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by Lilli Baitz

25” (64 cm.) Art-plaster sculpted head with sculpted dark brown hair waved over ears and captured at the crown, painted facial features, brown painted eyes glancing to the side, closed mouth with reflective expression, padded armature body, posable arms, posed on original wooden stand labeled with her name and 1893. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: designed by Lilli Baitz, portraying Anna Held (1873-1918) the French born actress of the Broadway Ziegfeld shows. Value Points: wearing fur-trimmed brown tweed ensemble with widely-flared double bretelles, with fur muff and painted gloves, brown wool toque with feathers and grosgrain ribbon trim. With original labeled leather travel case. $1800/2400

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287. Portrait Doll of Julia Marlowe, Stage Actress, by Lilli Baitz 25” (64 cm.) Art-plaster sculpted head with sculpted black hair in up-do with arranged curls at forehead, painted facial features, brown painted eyes glancing to the side, closed mouth with mysterious expression, padded armature body, posable arms, posed on original wooden stand labeled with her name and 1890.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Julia Marlowe, purchased by J.H. Hoffheimer, 1937 Traphagen School (original cloth label on costume). Comments: designed by Lilli Baitz, portraying the English-born Julia Marlowe (1866-1950) who, having moved to American at the young age of 5, became notable for her roles in the works of Shakespeare. Value Points: wearing fitted black silk satin and lace gown with marabou trim and purple ombre velvet sash, pearl necklace. With original labeled leather travel case. $1800/2400 287.

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289. Portrait Doll of Frances Starr, Stage and Film Actress, by Lilli Baitz

25” (64 cm.) Artplaster sculpted head with sculpted dark brown hair with casual topknot, painted facial features, brown painted eyes glancing to the side, closed mouth appearing as though open with painted teeth, slightly smiling, padded armature body, posable arms, posed on original wooden stand labeled with her name and 1918. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: Frances Starr, purchased by J.H. Hoffheimer, 1937 Traphagen School (original cloth label on costume).

Comments: designed

by Lilli Baitz, portraying Frances Grant Starr (18811973) the actress appeared in stock theatre as well as early silent film, talking film and even TV until the mid-1950s.

Value Points: wearing blue/green silk frock with tuxedo collar, high waist, beaded embellishment to indicate brooch, silk stockings, and laced black patent leather shoes. With original labeled leather travel case. $1800/2400

290. Portrait Doll of Margaret Anglin, Stage Actress, by Lilli Baitz 25” (64 cm.) Art-plaster sculpted head with sculpted dark brown hair with casual topknot, painted facial features, brown painted eyes glancing to the side, closed mouth appearing as though open with painted teeth, slightly smiling, padded armature body, posable arms, posed on original wooden stand labeled with her

name and 1905. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Margaret Anglin, purchased by J.H. Hoffheimer, 1937 Traphagen School (original cloth label on costume). Comments: designed by Lilli Baitz, portraying Margaret Anglin (1876-1958) the Canadian-born Broadway actress, producer and director. Value Points: wearing deep rose silk crepe gown with fitted waist, full sleeves and delicate lace trim at bodice over tucks. With original labeled leather travel case. $1800/2400

291. Portrait Doll of Elsie Ferguson, Stage and Film Actress,

by Lilli Baitz 25” (64 cm.) Art-plaster sculpted head with sculpted reddish hair in short windblown style, painted facial features, blue painted eyes glancing to the side, closed mouth with pensive expression, padded armature body, posable arms, posed on original wooden stand labeled with her name and 1923. Condition: generally excellent, fabric frail at bodice.

Marks: Elsie Ferguson, purchased by J.H. Hoffheimer, 1937 Traphagen School (original cloth label on costume).

Comments: designed by Lilli Baitz, portraying Elsie Ferguson (1883-1961) an early star of stage and silent film. Value Points: wearing cognac silk dropped waist dress with silk fringed ribbon trim, leather two-strap slippers. With original labeled leather travel case. $1800/2600 291.

292. Portrait Doll of Jane Cowl, Stage and Film Star, by Lilli Baitz 25” (64 cm.) Art-plaster sculpted head with sculpted short dark hair, painted facial features, brown painted eyes glancing to the side, closed mouth with elegant expression, padded armature body, posable arms, posed on original wooden stand labeled with her name and 1925. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Jane Cowl, purchased by J.H. Hoffheimer, 1937 Traphagen School (original cloth label on costume). Comments: designed by Lilli Baitz, portraying Jane Cowl (18901950) the Boston-born star of stage and film, once described as having “a voice with a tear”. Value Points: navy blue woolen ensemble with matching cloche hat, wide organza collar, white fur trim and matching muff, painted gloves, silk stockings, elegant leather slippers. With original labeled leather travel case. $1800/2400 292.

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293. Portrait Doll of Elsie Janis, Stage and Film Star,

by Lilli Baitz 25” (64 cm.) Art-plaster sculpted head with sculpted short dark brown marceled hair, painted facial features, brown painted eyes glancing to the side, closed mouth with haughty expression, padded armature body, posable arms, posed on original wooden stand labeled with her name and 1920. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: Elsie Janis, purchased by J.H. Hoffheimer, 1937 Traphagen School (original cloth label on costume). Comments: designed by Lilli Baitz, portraying Elsie Janis (1889-1956) described as “the sweetheart of the American Expeditionary Force” of WWI, the stage and Hollywood silent film actress also was screenwriter and composer.Value Points: wearing mauve velveteen ensemble with soutache trim, matching hat with fur accent and collar, large fur muff, felt gaiters, leather shoes and painted gloves. With original labeled leather travel case. $1800/2400 293.

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294. Portrait Doll of Marylin Miller, Stage and Film Star,

by Lilli Baitz 25” (64 cm.) Art-plaster sculpted head with sculpted short blonde bobbed hair, painted facial features, blue painted eyes, closed mouth modeled slightly open with painted teeth, with pleased expression, padded armature body, posable arms, posed on original wooden stand labeled with her name and 1920. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Marylin Miller, purchased by J.H. Hoffheimer, 1937 Traphagen School (original cloth label on costume).

Comments: designed by Lilli Baitz, portraying Marylin Miller, the who performed in Ziegfeld Follies and other musical shows, as well as theatre and early film Value Points: wearing fabulous silk metallic brocade evening coat with wide fur collar, silk stockings, lace patterned slippers. With original labeled leather travel case. $1800/2400 294.

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295. Portrait Doll of Eva Le Gallienne, Stage Actress,

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25” (64 cm.) Art-plaster sculpted head with sculpted short brown hair covered by felt cloche hat with unusual pleated accent, painted facial features, blue painted eyes, closed mouth with pensive expression, padded armature body, posable arms, posed on original wooden stand labeled with her name and 1929. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Eva Le Gallienne, purchased

by J.H. Hoffheimer, 1937 Traphagen School (original cloth label on costume). Comments: designed by Lilli Baitz, portraying Eva Le Gallienne (1899-1991), the British-born American stage actress, producer and directer.

Value Points: wearing brown tweed coat over matching belted drop waist dress with pleats at front skirt, painted gloves, matching onestrap shoes. With original labeled leather travel case. $1800/2400

296. Portrait Doll of Lenore Ulric, Stage and Film Star, by Lilli Baitz 25” (64 cm.) Art-plaster sculpted head with sculpted short black very curly hair, painted facial features, brown painted eyes, closed mouth with painted teeth, curious expression, padded armature body, posable arms, posed on original wooden stand labeled with her name and 1926. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Lenore Ulric, purchased by J.H. Hoffheimer, 1937 Traphagen School (original cloth label on costume). Comments: designed by Lilli Baitz, portraying Lenore Ulric (1892-1970), star of Broadway stage and early silent films. Value Points: brown woven plaid tunic in sweater style with silk crepe trim, over silk knifepleated skirt, stockings, brown leather shoes with straps. With original labeled leather travel case. $1800/2400

297. Portrait Doll of Katharine Cornell, Stage Actress, by Lilli Baitz 25” (64 cm.) Art-plaster sculpted head with

elegant slender throat, sculpted brown hair sleekly pulled away from face and forming bun at nape, painted facial features, brown painted eyes, closed mouth with mysterious expression, padded armature body, posable arms, posed on original wooden stand labeled with her name and 1931. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Katharine Cornell, purchased by J.H. Hoffheimer, 1937 Traphagen School (original cloth label on costume). Comments: designed

by Lilli Baitz, portraying Katharine Cornell (1893-1974), the Berlin-born American actress of Broadway theatre fame. Value Points: wearing silk chiffon bias-cut dropped waist dress with collar that forms a flowing cape, matching silk slippers. With original labeled leather travel case. $1800/2400

298. Portrait Doll of Ina Claire, Stage and Film Actress, by Lilli Baitz 25” (64 cm.) Art-plaster sculpted head, sculpted light brown hair with marcel wave, painted facial features, brown painted eyes, closed mouth with wistful expression, padded armature body, posable arms, posed on original wooden stand labeled with her name and 1927. Condition: generally excellent, dress frail. Marks: Ina Claire, purchased by J.H. Hoffheimer, 1937 Traphagen School (original cloth label on costume). Comments: designed by Lilli Baitz, portraying Ina Claire (1893-1985), actress of stage, and silent and talking film from 1915-1943.Value

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299. American Cloth Doll Attributed to Dorothy Kinghorn Wilson 20” (51 cm.) Cloth sculpted head with firmly-pressed and oil painted facial features, short blonde hair in thick impasto-like painting, painted brown eyes with two white eye dots in each eye, thick brown upper eyeliner, short stroke brows, closed mouth, very plump cheeks, stitched-on head to muslin firmly-stuffed torso and stitchjointed arms and legs, oil-painted lower arms and legs, separate thumbs, stitched fingers, wearing antique cotton striped dress with Bertha collar, knitted stockings, black velvet slippers. Condition: structurally excellent, painted finish is original albeit scuffed on hair and cheeks. Comments: American, attributed to Dorothy Kinghorn Wilson, circa 1910. A nearly identical doll is shown at the Strong Museum. The doll is featured in the book, The Rose Unfolds, by Rosalie Whyel and Susan Hedrick, page 77. $2200/2500

300. Very Rare American Cloth Doll by Martha Chase in Tiny Size with Chase Family Provenance 8” (20 cm.) All-cloth doll with firmly-pressed and oil-painted complexion, facial features and impasto-styled blonde hair with tendrils of curls around the forehead, painted dark blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, curly black upper lashes, blonde brows, closed mouth, stitched ears, stitch-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Martha Chase, circa 1910, included with the doll is a letter from Thomas Chase, great-grandson of Martha Chase, stating the doll has always been in the possession of the Chase family until 2009 when acquired by the Museum, and that “this doll was made by Martha Jenks Chase and very likely her outfit was also made by Martha J. Chase”.Value Points: the most cherished expression on the very rare doll is enhanced further by its fine state of preservation and Chase family provenance. $4000/6000

301. Early Swiss Wooden Miniature Chest with Secret Compartments 7” (18 cm.) h. 9”w. x 6”d. The wooden blanket chest has original all-around painted finish with sunflower motif on sienna background, and excellent detail of apron carving and framed top, with cast iron key hole. The lid hinges open to reveal shallow interior floor; the two front side panels can be lifted to reveal a hidden compartment and a hidden drawer below the floor. Excellent condition. Swiss, late 1700s, the rare and intriguing miniature chest is wonderfully preserved. $800/1100

302. American Cloth Doll by Izannah Walker with Distinctive Character Face 18” (46 cm.) Firmly-pressed cloth head with unusual full cheeks, oil-painted complexion, facial features and short brown center-parted hair with shaded ringlet curls at back of head, sculpted ears with pierced ear lobes, painted large brown shaded and outlined eyes, accented nostrils, tiny closed mouth, impressed dimple on double chin, firmly-stuffed muslin body with oil-painted arms and legs, painted black ankle boots, antique costume, apron, and undergarments. Condition: very good, typical craquelure, original finish. Comments: Izannah Walker, an identical model is known with paper label indicating “I.F. Walker’s Patent Nov. 4, 1873”.

Comments: Izannah Walker, circa 1873. Value Points: rare model with unusual character baby-like face, original pierced ears. $14,000/18,000 299.

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303. 17th Century English Paper Mache Lady Doll with Original Costume 17” (43 cm.) Solid domed paper mache shoulderhead with oval shape face, painted complexion, painted blue outlined eyes, upper eyeliner with painted upper lashes, single stroke brows, closed mouth, defined chin, simple wooden form body with tiny waist, unjointed legs with flat feet, cloth upper arms, carved wooden forklike hands. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: English, circa 1690, the doll was acquired from the Bodmer Collection which had previously obtained the doll from the auction of the English family of Cockerell, also owners of the famous Lord and Lady Clapham dolls.

Value Points: wonderful state of preservation both of doll

and costume, her hair in elaborate up-sweep beneath an elaborate “fontage” headpiece with lappets, and with red and white dotted yellow silk robe having metallic silver stomacher. The doll is featured in the book, The Rose Unfolds, by Rosalie Whyel and Susan Hedrick, page 19. $18,000/24,000

304. 18th Century English Wooden Doll with Rare Black Complexion 15” (38 cm.) One-piece wooden head and torso with ebony black painted complexion, oval shaped face and elongated throat, shapely bosom and waist, flat back, black glass enamel inset eyes, tinted brows, closed tiny mouth, black fleeced wig, cloth upper arms, wooden lower arms, wooden legs with simple jointing at hips and knees. Condition: generally excellent, possible repair to hands.

Comments: English, late 1700s, according to an article “A Very Exotic Queen AnneType Doll” by Dorothy Hill in Doll News, Summer, 1993, the doll was once owned

by Betty Cadbury and displayed in her Birmingham England museum “Playthings Past”. Value Points: the compelling doll with proud presence has very fine original patina of painting, and is wearing her original costume comprising turban and robe of cream latticed silk, rose silk skirt, ivory silk harem pants, rose silk slippers. $18,000/25,000

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305. French Bisque Wooden-Bodied Poupée with Trunk and Trousseau 15” (38 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, cobalt blue glass eyes, painted lashes, arched brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde lambswool wig over cork pate, kid-over wooden poupée body with shapely torso, dowel-jointing at hips, knees,

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shoulders and elbows, bisque lower arms. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2 (head and shoulders). Comments: French, circa 1865. Value Points: beautiful bisque, cobalt eyes, wooden body, bisque arms, wearing ivory satin wedding gown with white beading and pearl accents and coronet, and presented in trunk along with velvet walking suit with matching cap, cashmere cape, wide-brimmed bonnet, fur muff and wrap, various undergarments, accessories, and jewelry. $4500/6500

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306. Very Rare French Bisque Poupée with Rare Blown-Leather Body by Clement 17” (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, intricate neck articulation allowing head to tilt side-to-side and nod as well as swivel, very full lower cheeks, cobalt blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, heavy eyelids, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, ears pierced into head, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French hollow kid poupée body, shapely torso, dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, antique gold silk gown,

undergarments, fancy leather boots. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Poupée Brevete SGDG (green stamp on torso). Comments: Pierre-Victor Clement, whose primary occupation was leather shoe maker, designed a unique poupée body made of “blown” or hollow stiffened leather, in the same manner in which his shoes were made; the body was deposed in 1867. Value Points: very rare poupée with wonderfully-preserved Clement body. $7000/10,000

307. French Wooden Gilt Salon Chair 11” (28 cm.) Wooden chair with painted gilt finish has spindled columns and back, green velvet upholstered seat.

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

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309. Splendid French Bisque Bébé E.J.A., by Emile Jumeau

308. Outstanding French Ebony Chambre a Coucher for Poupée from Au Paradis des Enfants 28” (71 cm.) h. canopy. 20”l, bed, 10”h, chairs, Of rich ebony-finished wood, the bedroom set (chambre a coucher) comprises canopy bed with luxurious pale blue silk bed covers and canopy, four side chairs with spindled sides and blue silk tufted seats, marble top toilette table, marble top chest of drawers, marble top side cabinet and mirrored armoire. The set is perfectly scaled for display with classic-size poupée or small bébé. French, circa 1870, the set was presented from prestige Parisian doll shop of Au Paradis des Enfants. $4000/5000

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25” (64 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head with elongated face and very full cheeks and throat, high domed forehead, very deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, mauveblushed eyeshadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, separately-modeled pierced ears, brunette human hair over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-looseball-jointed body with plump limbs and straight wrists, fine antique velvet and silk costume, undergarments and 308. original signed Jumeau shoes with silk rosettes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: E.J./A/10 (small letters at lower back neck). Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1879, very early bébé by Jumeau, listed in an 1879 Paris toy store catalog as available in two grand sizes only (thus, his sizes 10 and 12 which are the only size examples ever known of this bébé), and priced at more than twice every other Jumeau bébé (thus indicating its luxury quality). The model was likely made for two or three years only. Value Points: very rare and stunningly beautiful bébé with beautifully painted delicate bisque enhanced by splendid eyes. The doll is featured in the book, The Rose Unfolds, by Rosalie Whyel and Susan Hedrick, page 112. $18,000/24,000

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310. German Glass-Eyed Paper Mache Boy with Black Velvet Suit 26” (66 cm.) Paper mache shoulderhead of young lad, plump cheeks, black sculpted hair in side-parted fashion with curls at sides of face, black glass enamel inset eyes, outlined eyes with painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, muslin stitch-jointed body, kid arms. Condition: generally excellent, some repairs on arms, typical age rubs on original facial finish. Comments: Germany, circa 1860. Value Points: the handsome lad with hard-to-find side-parted hair is wearing antique black velvet suit with white silk vest, silk bow tie, stockings, leather shoes and has watch and chain. $1200/1700

311. German Paper Mache Nodder “The Sculptor and His Works” 5 ½” (14 cm.) Standing on a wooden base with painted ground cover is a paper mache figure of artist with attached nodding head, black sculpted hair and beard, artist cap, one-piece body with sculpted costume including artist blue tunic, holding

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Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1880. $700/900

312. German Paper Mache Lady Doll in Original Swiss Folklore Costume 17” (43 cm.) Solid domed paper mache shoulderhead, elongated throat, black glass enamel inset eyes, heavy eyelids, painted lower lashes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, brunette wig in original elaborate coiled

chignon at nape and surmounting coronet of velvet flowers, firmly-stuffed muslin body, wooden lower arms with spatula-shaped hands. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1850s. Value Points: original finish in fine state of preservation, the doll is wearing an unusual folklore costume of Switzerland with laced vest, applique designs on skirt, and tiny black bead accents, unusual brown knit slippers. $2200/2600

313. French Paper Mache Lady with Enamel Eyes and Rare Open Mouth 25” (64 cm.) Paper mache shoulderhead with black sculpted center part hair drawn softly behind the sculpted ears and forming into narrow braids that encircle a chignon at the nape, black glass enamel eyes, heavily-modeled eyelids, delicately painted lower lashes and brows, open mouth with two rows of tiny teeth, kid lady body with shapely torso. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, attributed to Andreas Voit, an unusual sculpted hair model for this firm, circa 1850. Value Points: fine original finish, glass eyes, rare open mouth with teeth, sturdy original body and wearing wonderful antique gown, undergarments, linen hooded cape. $1800/2300

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314. French Carved Wooden Lady Doll with Distinctive Body 22” (56 cm.) One-piece carved wooden head and torso with oval face, strong elongated throat, slightly-modeled bosom, and rounded half-sphere hips, mortise and tenon jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, defined shadowing around the enamel inset eyes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, cheek blush spots, original brunette wig.

Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, late 1700s.

Value Points: fine original finish lends a strong presence, welldetailed body including slender yet shapely lower legs with carved definition of painted brown slippers; and including her original embroidered silk brocade two-piece gown. The doll is featured in the book, The Heart of the Tree, by Rosalie Whyel and Jill Gorman, pages, 94/95. $5000/7000

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All-cloth doll with stitch-shaped facial features, painted blue eyes in deeply defined eye sockets, heavy eyelids, painted thick lashes, brows, closed mouth, stitch-shaped cheek dimples and chin, stitched-on ears, brunette 315. stitchedon wig, cloth body with stitch-jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: very good, some old touch-up on face.

Comments: American, late 1800s, mystery maker. Value Points: well-rendered folk doll, he is wearing original blue woolen suit, shirt and tie and with wooden heeled laced ankle boots. $1200/1500

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316. French Porcelain “Surprise” Kitchen Doll Deposed by Jacob Petit 18” (46 cm.) Solid domed pink-tinted porcelain shoulderhead, painted facial features, small blue eyes, single stroke brows, closed mouth with outlined lips, firmly structured lady-shaped torso, hinged wooden arms and cone-shaped skirt which unhinges at center front to reveal a hidden surprise: a miniature fitted kitchen with lithographed tile paper walls and floors, paper-covered brick stove, and having shelves and hanging racks which are fitted with an abundance of tinware plates,

pots, and utensils. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1860, with deposed porcelain head by Jacob Petit; there is at least one other example of the “surprise” kitchen skirt known which has signed “Par Brevet” Jacob Petit head.

It is not known if the head was commissioned from him by another toy firm, or if he was the creator of the intriguing doll. Value Points: very rare novelty doll with original fitted contents and original costume. $6000/9000

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317. French Bisque Bébé

by Leon Casimir Bru in Outstanding Ceremonial Asian Robes 17” (43 cm.)

Bisque swivel head on kidedged bisque shoulderplate with modeled bosom, amber brown glass 317. Detail paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eyeshadow, brushstroked feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined lips, dimpled chin, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, kid bébé body with Chevrot hinged hips, wooden lower legs with jointing at knees, kid over wooden upper arms, bisque forearms. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bru Jne 7 (head and shoulderplate) (Bébé Bru label on torso). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1885. Value Points: wonderfully-preserved doll with sturdy body, perfect bisque hands, lovely bisque, and wearing original ceremonial silk costume lavishly embellished with embroidered symbols, and matching cap. $14,000/18,000

318. Rare Pair of French Art Character Dolls, Model 227,

by SFBJ in Original Costumes 21” (53 cm.) Each is bisque socket head with rich ebony black complexion, dark brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, open mouth with smiling expression, row of porcelain teeth, black flocked hair (the girl with additional coiled topknot of curls), French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 227 Paris 8. Comments: SFBJ, from their art character series, circa 1912. Value Points: very rare and flawless ebony black complexions, original body and body finish, the dolls are wearing original African prince and princess royalty multi-layered costumes, velvet cap and turban, and elaborate accessories including strands of leather prayer pouches. The dolls were featured in the book Rare Character Dolls by Maree Tarnowska, and in the Rosalie Whyel book, The Rose Unfolds, page 152. $6000/8000

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by Leontine Rohmer with Extensive Trousseau and Trunk 16” (41 cm.) Bisque swivel head with flat-cut neck socket on original bisque shoulderplate, painted blue upper-glancing eyes, thick dark upper eyeliner, delicately-painted all-around lashes, lightly-feathered brows, tiny nose with nostril accents, closed mouth, blushed plump cheeks, unpierced ears, blonde lambswool wig over cork pate, softly-stuffed original kid body with torso strings for allowing seated pose, porcelain arms to above the elbows. Condition: generally excellent, torso strings need replacement. Marks: (original Rohmer stamp on torso). Comments: Leontine Rohmer, the doll has two early 1857 deposed systems (neck articulation and 319. Accessories

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body), circa 1860. Value Points: very beautiful painting of eyes, with fine bisque and delicate complexion, original body, the poupée is wearing very fine brown velvet gown with black beading, undergarments, bonnet, black ankle boots, and is presented with her original labeled trunk (42 Galerie Monpensier at the Palais-Royal in Paris) along with a very extensive trousseau of gowns, undergarments, bonnets, shoes, purses, and more. Ex-Bodmer collection.

The doll is featured in the book, The Rose Unfolds, by Rosalie Whyel and Susan Hedrick, page 90. $8000/12,000

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320. All-Original Rare German Bisque Art Character, Model 107,

by Kammer and Reinhardt 12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head with slender facial modeling, painted blue downglancing eyes, painted upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with solemn expression, brunette mohair wig with side coil braids, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R 107 30. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, from the firm’s art character series, circa 1910. Value Points: pristine condition of the rare character, exemplary

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bisque and painting, original body, body finish, wig, and wearing very detailed original folklore costume. $6000/8000

321. Rare German Bisque Painted Eye Character, 535,

by Bruno Schmidt 11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted blue downcast eyes, heavy eyelids, single stroke brows, closed mouth with center accent line, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks:

322. Rare German Bisque Painted Eye Character

by Marseille 14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted facial features, defined eye sockets with painted blue eyes, black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Mark: made in Germany A 3 M. Comments: Marseille, circa 1910. Value Points: rare art character with dear poignant expression enhanced by finest bisque and painting. $5000/7000

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BSW (in heart) 535. Comments: Bruno Schmidt, circa 1912, the model exactly resembles the 101 model from Kammer and Reinhardt’s art character series. Value Points: rare pensive-face character, original wig, body, body finish, wearing original knit Tyrolean style costume, with intriguing markings. The doll is featured in the book, The Rose Unfolds, by Rosalie Whyel and Susan Hedrick, page 177. $3000/4000

12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head depicting an older child with slender face, painted brown eyes, black upper eyeliner, onestroke curved brows, 323. accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full lips, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: K*R 107 30. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1910, from the firm’s art character series. Value Points: among 323. Label the rarest of the models, this example is in pristine condition, original wig, body, body finish, linen costume and matching cap, and preserved in original K*R box with additional label “My Favorite Doll FAO Schwarz”. $7000/9000

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325. German All-Bisque Doll with Fancy Blue Boots by Kestner 8” (20 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kidedged bisque torso, very plump cheeks, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, two squarecut upper teeth and one lower, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted knee-high white stockings and purple rims, blue ankle boots with black tassels. Condition: generally excellent, flakes at stringing holes of hips. Marks: 3 (head) 111 (back).

Comments: Kestner, circa 1885. Value Points: large all-bisque has wonderfullymodeled muscular body, rare teeth, lovely expression and costume. $1200/1600

326. English Miniature Poured Wax Child Doll in Original Costume 7” (18 cm.) Pink-tinted poured wax shoulderhead tiny blue painted eyes, rounded nose, tiny closed mouth, blushed cheeks, delicate tendrils of inserted hair, softly-stuffed cloth body, poured wax lower arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent, some sparseness of hair. Comments: English, circa 1865.

Value Points: the sweet-faced child is wearing her original tulle gown with pink ribbon trim and undergarment, bonnet. $300/400

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324. Beautiful German Bisque Doll Known as “A.T. Kestner” 27” (69 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and accented lips, brunette mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed very plump body with straight wrists, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Kestner, circa 1882, the model is known as “A.T. Kestner” for its close similarity to the French bébé A.T, by Thuillier. Value Points: rarely found model, especially in this grand size, and with finest bisque, complexion and painting. $5000/7000

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327. German Bisque Closed Mouth Child, Model 128, by Kestner in Original Store Costume

18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, auburn mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: G Made in Germany 11 128 (head) Excelsior (body). Comments: Kestner, circa 1885. Value Points: hard-to-find model with closed mouth, very fine bisque, original Excelsior body and body finish, and wearing all original aqua silk dress with matching bonnet, matching aqua woven stockings and aqua kidskin shoes signed C.M., with aqua silk parasol and gilt watch on jewelry chain. $1200/1500

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designed as an older lad. Value Points: very rare artistic model with especially fine detail of sculpting achievable only in this larger size, enhanced with finest bisque and painting, original wig, body, and body finish, antique mariner costume. $18,000/24,000

329. German Bisque Art Character, Model 7852, with Side Coiled Braids by Gebruder Heubach 17” (43 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 pin-jointing, bisque forearms, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: 6 Heubach (square) Germany 7852. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1910. Value Points: rare model with most endearing expression, lovely bisque and sculpting. $4000/6000

330. German Bisque Art Character, Model 107 “Karl”, by Kammer and Reinhardt 22” (55 cm.) Bisque socket head with slender facial shape, well-

328. Very Rare German Bisque Art Character Boy, Model 150,

by Simon and Halbig 25” (64 cm.) Bisque socket head with elongated slender face, painted blue eyes in deeply set socket, one-stroke tapered brows, distinctly shaped nose, closed mouth, full lips have shaded and glazed finish, impressed dimple at philtrum, blonde mohair bobbed wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 150 S&H 4. Comments: Simon and Halbig, from their rare 150 art character series, this model 329.

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Condition: generally excellent, two tiny wig pulls at back of head under wig. Marks: K*R 107 55.

Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt from their art character reform series, circa 1910, the doll was modeled under commission from the Berlin artist, Arthur Lewin-Funcke, based upon his original bronze sculpture “Portrait of a Boy” and marketed by K*R as “Karl”.Value Points: finest modeling and artistic painting of the very rare model, especially in this size, original body and body finish, antique costume. $16,000/19,000

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by SFBJ 18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head with highly-detailed sculpting of pouting child, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with impressed frown wrinkles around the lips, brunette mohair bobbed wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed toddler body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 252 Paris 8. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1912. Value Points: especially fine detail of modeling for this expressive model, original wig, body, and body finish. $2200/2800

332. French Bisque Character, 251, by SFBJ in Original Toddler Body and Costume 10” (25 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lower lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, two porcelain upper teeth, tongue, brunette mohair bobbed wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed toddler body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 251 Paris. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1912. Value Points: the little toddler

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333. Rare German Brown-Complexioned Bisque Doll Known as “A.T. Kestner” 12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head with brown complexion, brown glass inset eyes, black painted lashes, black brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with coral shaded lips, pierced ears, black mohair wig, brown composition and wooden fullyjointed body with straight wrists, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: 7. Comments: Kestner, circa 1882, the model closely resembles the French bébé A.T. by Thuillier. Value Points: sought-after rare model especially with lovely and flawless brown complexion. The doll is shown in the book, The Rose Unfolds, by Rosalie Whyel and Susan Hedrick, page 163. $5000/7000

334. French Bisque Bébé Attributed to Joanny with Splendid Eyes 30” (76 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump cheeks, large blue glass paperweight eyes of great depth, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eyeshadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair hand-tied wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fullyjointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 13. Comments: attributed to Joanny, from his prestigious doll store at 202 rue de Rivoli, circa 1882. Value Points: flawless complexion and painting is enhanced by very deep modeling, splendid eyes, on the rarely-found bébé wearing antique mariner costume and cap with gilt lettering L’Espiegle.

The doll is featured in the book, The Rose Unfolds, by Rosalie Whyel and Susan Hedrick, page 108. $10,000/14,000

335. French Musical Automaton “Crying Child with Polichinelle”

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

A miniature toy Polichinelle dangles from her right hand. Condition: generally excellent, mechanism and music function well.

Marks: 211 (head) L.B. (key) (original paper music tune under base).

Comments: Leopold Lambert, circa 1892, with art character bisque head especially commissioned from Emile Jumeau to depict this childhood scene; when wound, the doll sequentially turns her head, and lifts the “broken” Polichinelle up and down. Value Points: luxury presentation of the wonderful dollthemed automaton, with original silk brocade costume, especially melodious tune, and rare character face with original “tear”. $8000/10,000 336.

336. French Bisque Gentleman Poupée with Original Ceremonial Uniform 14” (36 cm.) Solid domed bisque shoulderhead, painted brown side-parted hair, painted blue eyes with black upper eyeliner, painted all-around lashes, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, muslin body, bisque hands designed to appear as gloves. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: B. Comments: French, circa 1865. Value Points: rare model, wearing original ceremonial uniform with lavish metallic braid, epaulets and medals. $1800/2500

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337. Very Rare French BrownComplexioned Bisque Bébé

by Leon Casimir Bru 16” (41 cm.) Bisque swivel head with light brown complexion on kid-edged matching bisque shoulderplate, modeled bosom and shoulderblades, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted dark lashes, brushstroked and feathered dark brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined lips, pierced ears, black mohair wig over cork pate, French tinted brown kid bébé body with gusset jointing at hips and knees, kid over wooden upper arms, brown bisque lower arms and hands.

Condition: generally excellent, body very sturdy, bisque head, shoulderplate and hands perfect.

Marks: Bru Jne 4 (and circle dot impression on head) (original Bru paper label on torso).

Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1882. Value Points: the very rare brown-complexioned model is flawless, the beautifully painted complexion enhanced further with gleaming patina, original velvet ensemble. $14,000/18,000

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27” (69 cm.) One-piece carved wooden head and torso with high domed forehead, very strong throat, black enamel eyes in large eye sockets, tiny dot lashes encircle the eye cuts, dot-shaped brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with primly set lips, blush spots on cheeks, shapely bosom, flat back, mortise and tenon jointing at hips and knees, cloth upper arms, spatula shaped wooden hands with separate thumbs, shapely lower legs with unusual defined muscles in calves and ankles, tacked-on brunette human hair wig. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: English, mid1700s. Value Points: fine presence, with unusual carving of legs, wearing fine two-piece dress with boned bodice of cream silk satin with woven stripes and embroidered flowers, petticoat with patterned border, two “pockets” hidden under the gown, lace collar and muslin embroidered bonnet with double ruffle. The doll is featured in the book, The Heart of the Tree, by Rosalie Whyel and Jill Gorman, pp. 36 and 37. $22,000/28,000

339. Rare Wooden-Bodied Doll with Carved Bone Head 12” (30 cm.) Solid domed carved bone head, tiny black inset eyes, nostrils, slightly-parted lips with hint of tongue tip, carved ears, carved wooden body with one-piece torso and legs, wooden arms jointed at shoulders and elbows, carved bone feet and hands with well-defined fingers and toes. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: early 1800s. Value Points: rare model with wonderful definition of facial features, hidden hinged door at back of head as secret compartment, and wooden rod for articulation of head. $2500/3500

340. Japanese Miniature Carved Wooden Procession in Original Wooden Box 13” (33 cm.) l. procession. ½” figures. Arranged in processional manner on a wooden platform are 46 tiny carved wooden figures in traditional costumes with three different color themes.

Included is original open top wooden box for storage or display. Excellent condition. Japanese, late Meiji era. $500/700

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14” (36 cm.) All carved wood, solid domed socket head with painted black pate having comb-marked detail, defined facial features, tiny painted brown eyes in deep sockets, closed mouth in gentle smile, sculpted ears, jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, and with unusual torso opening allowing access to internal stringing. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: China, early 1900s, the doll is sometimes credited to the work of the Door of Hope Mission. Value Points: rare model wearing original costume and with

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additional white linen costume and cap, along with copy of a letter from the doll to Dear Missy telling her that his name is Lien Hwo meaning Lotus Flower, and relating a story about himself. The doll is featured in the book, The Rose Unfolds, by Rosalie Whyel and Susan Hedrick, pp. 240/241. $3000/4000

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342. French Bisque Poupée in Original Marquis Costume by Jumeau 18” (46 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, brunette wig over cork pate, French kid poupée body with slender shape, jointing at shoulders. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, attributed to Jumeau, circa 1880. Value Points: original costume of French aristocrat with fitted long-tail jacket that matches his bicorn hat, yellow silk pants, blue woolen leggings with ribbon ties, red kidskin shoes. $3000/4000

343. French Monkey Marquis with Violin Automaton by Gustav Vichy 14” (36 cm.) Seated upon a gilt wooden salon chair with blue silk tufted upholstery is a paper mache head monkey with glass eyes, attached wire spectacles, closed mouth with 342.

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When wound with cast iron key, the monkey is designed to move his head in series of circular motion, open and close his mouth and play the violin.

Condition: aesthetically excellent, mechanism needs adjustment.

Comments: French, attributed to Gustav Vichy, circa 1875, who created a series of musical Marquis monkeys with various instruments. Value Points: original Marquis costume of fine silks, with original spectacles, and violin, especially luxurious chair. The automaton is shown in the book, The Rose Unfolds, by Rosalie Whyel and Susan Hedrick, page 66. $5000/7000

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344. Pair, French Gold Leaf Ballroom Chairs 28” (71 cm.) The carved wooden ballroom or salon chairs with finely carved crests and arms are fitted with original upholstery and finished in rich gold leaf. Excellent condition.

French, circa 1885. $800/1100

345. Rare French Bisque Bébé with Character Expression Attributed to Mothereau 34” (86 cm.) Bisque socket head, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading and darker blue outer rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve blushed eyeshadow, brushstroked and multi-feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with modeled space between the shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: attributed to Mothereau, circa 1884. Value Points: few dolls are known to exist by this short-lived firm and models of this size

and quality are virtually unknown. The doll has very fine quality of sculpting, bisque and painting, and is wearing fine antique burgundy velvet boy’s ensemble. $8000/12,000

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346. Grand German Bisque Lady with Sculpted Hair in Distinctive Coiffure 29” (74 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead with oval face and slightly elongated throat, blonde sculpted hair in refined yet complicated coiffure, featuring center part with hair softly waved over part of ears and forming into loosely braid loops at the sides which center a loop at the back nape held by a molded comb, and with a sculpted band of beading 346. Back at the crown, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, closed mouth, muslin stitch-jointed body, leather arms. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany,

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circa 1870.Value Points: very rare coiffure accentuated by grand yet gentle presence, wearing exquisite gown with rich beaded accents. The doll is featured in the book, The Rose Unfolds, by Rosalie Whyel, pp. 29/30. $3500/4500

346.1. German Bisque Lady Doll with Rare Sculpted Brown Hair and Fancy Bodice 18” (46 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 pink hair bow, sculpted pierced ears, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, sculpted decoration of shoulderplate includes Dresden ruffles and gilt-edged beading, with painted blue edging, muslin stitch-jointed body, leather arms, nicely costumed in silk gown. Condition: generally excellent, imperceptible professional decoration at back shoulderplate. Comments: Germany, attributed to C.F. Kling, circa 1870. Value Points: rarity factors include brown hair, pierced ears, and very fancily decorated bodice. $1700/2100

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348. German Bisque Boy with Sculpted Feathered Purple Bisque Hat

21” (53 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, oval face, slender elongated throat, brown sculpted hair is drawn from face in deep waves and accented with delicate feathering around the forehead, with attached brown cluster of curls at back of head, blue glass inset eyes, feathered all-around lashes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, sculpted pierced ears, cloth stitch-jointed body, bisque lower arms. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, attributed to C.F. Kling, circa 1875. Value Points: rarity factors include brown hair, rare coiffure, swivel neck and glass eyes. The doll is featured in the book, The Rose Unfolds, by Rosalie Whyel and Susan Hedrick, pp. 32/33. $2200/2700

15” (38 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead, sculpted tousled curly brown hair beneath a sculpted brimmed feathered hat, sculpted ears, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, accent line between the lips, muslin body, bisque lower arms and legs, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 4 X (script) 5.

Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: rarity factors include glass eyes, wonderful detail of sculpted hair with enhancing glaze, and rare sculpted purple hat with black brim, magenta gilt banding and large blue feather. $1200/1500

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349. Petite French Paper Mache Poupée with Trunk and Trousseau 14” (36 cm.) Solid domed paper mache shoulderhead, black painted pate with delicately-painted tendrils of curls around the forehead, slit at crown for insertion of wig (not included), black enamel inset eyes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, kid poupée body with shapely torso, gusset-jointing at knees.

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Condition: very good, original finish albeit scuffed. Comments: French, attributed to Voit, circa 1840. Value Points: charming petite size of the early poupée, presented in antique trunk along with a wonderful early trousseau of five period gowns each with matching pantalets, bonnets including one of “a deux bonjours” style, various undergarments, black kidskin slippers and accessories. $3000/4000

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351. Early Paper Mache Lady Doll with Chignon and Side Coiled Braids

23” (58 cm.) Paper mache shoulderhead with plump face, black sculpted head in center part arranged with swirling curls around the edges of face and sculpted short curls at back of head, painted facial features, outlined blue eyes, arched tinted brows, closed mouth with hint of smile, blushed cheeks, muslin body, paper mache lower arms and hands. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1865. Value Points: exceptional detail of painted hair, well-outlined eyes, wearing antique black woolen tuxedo with white formal shirt, silk twill vest, black bow-tie, black leather shoes, along with oversized pocket watch. $2500/3200

27” (69 cm.) Paper mache shoulderhead with oval face, strong elongated throat, black center-parted hair with small coiled braids in front of each ear and a chignon at the back of head with encircling braid, painted blue eyes, black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, small closed mouth, kid body with tiny waist, jointing at shoulders, antique gown. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: circa 1850, the early lady doll with gentle strong presence, original finish, rare coiffure. $3500/4500

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352. Very Rare American Cloth BlackComplexioned Woman

by Ethel Grey Sanders 28” (71 cm.) Pressed sculpted cloth depicting an older woman with defined age wrinkles, painted black complexion, heavilylidded painted brown eyes with overglaze finish, real lashes, tinted brows, broad nose, closed mouth, modeled pierced ears, brown wooly hair in tiny twisted braids, cloth torso, oil-painted stitchjointed cloth arms and 352. legs with black painted finish, painted fingernails. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: made by Ethel Grey Sanders N.A. 1921 (ink script on foot). Comments: circa 1921, made by Ethel Grey Sanders of Walterboro, South Carolina (1883-1953), who lived there in the family home her entire life. Research of census reports and local newspapers indicate that she worked variously as an art teacher both privately and in public schools, while also offering her own artworks for sale. Although dolls do not seem to be mentioned in her offerings, and fewer than five dolls have ever been known, she may have aimed at creating a market since one of this trio includes a patent pending label on her torso. Value Points: extremely rare doll with exceptional detail of sculpting and painting, original cotton print dress with apron, shawl and bandanna. $8000/10,000

353. Very Rare American Cloth BlackComplexioned Man

by Ethel Grey Sanders 29” (74 cm.) Pressed sculpted cloth depicting an older man with defined age wrinkles, high cheek bones, painted black complexion, heavilylidded painted brown eyes with overglaze finish, real lashes, tinted brows, broad nose, closed mouth, modeled ears, 3.

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grey/brown wiry hair and goatee, cloth torso, oil-painted stitch-jointed cloth arms and legs with black painted finish, painted finger and toe nails. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: made by Ethel Grey Sanders N.A. 1921 (ink script on foot).

Comments: circa 1921, made by Ethel Grey Sanders of Walterboro, South Carolina (1883-1953), a companion gentleman to #352. Value Points: outstanding detail of expressive facial modeling, wearing original costume of plaid shirt, tweed jacket with handkerchief and a bag of smoking tobacco with R.J. Reynolds labels, black trousers, shoes and socks. The doll is likely one-of-a-kind. $8000/10,000

354. Very Rare American Cloth BlackComplexioned Woman Doll by Ethel Grey Sanders with Patent Pending Label 26” (66 cm.) Pressed sculpted cloth depicting an older woman with defined age wrinkles, painted black complexion, painted brown eyes, tinted 354. brows, broad nose, closed mouth, modeled pierced ears, brown wooly hair in tiny twisted braids, cloth torso, oil-painted stitchjointed cloth arms and legs with black painted finish, painted finger and toe nails.

Condition: generally excellent, some wear on paint of hands. Marks: made by Ethel Grey Sanders Dec 1 1925 Name “Maum Pea” Patent Pending (ink script cloth label on torso). Comments: circa 1925, made by Ethel Grey Sanders of Walterboro, South Carolina (1883-1953), who lived there in the family home her entire life. The patent pending label lends credence to the artist’s continuing quest to find a market for her dolls, as #352 and #353 indicate dates of 1921, while this patent pending date is four years later. Value Points: remarkable dolls, previously undocumented and researched, were pivotal works in the Whyel Museum, this example with patent pending label is wearing original costume of patterned cotton gown, white apron, bandanna, socks and shoes. $8000/10,000 352-354. Foot label

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27” (69 cm.) All-cloth doll with oilpainted face and forehead curls, flatdimensional face with shaded complexion, outlined blue eyes with defined pupils and white eye dots, short stroke brows, outlined nose, painted mouth with upturned lip corners, brown scallop-edged curly bangs, muslin stitch-shaped body with plump stitch-jointed lower arms and legs, nice antique costume is likely original and includes woolen cap, pique sunbonnet and apron. Condition: generally excellent, original finish with few typical rubs. Comments: Emma Adams, whose doll was entered into competition at the important 1892 Columbian International Exposition where it was the first American doll to be awarded the Gold Medal at any international exposition, hence its name of Columbian Doll. Value Points: a pivotal doll in American doll history that is enhanced by its great appeal and fine artistry of painting. The doll appears in the book, The Rose Unfolds, by Rosalie Whyel and Susan Hedrick, pp. 72/73. $2000/3000

356. American BrownComplexioned Oil-Painted Cloth Doll with Six Seam Head 16” (41 cm.) All-cloth doll with stitchedon shoulderhead having six seams and mask face and flat dimensional features, brown complexion, black painted hair, outlined brown painted eyes, outlined nose, closed mouth with defined teeth, brown muslin stitch-jointed body, oilpainted arms with stitch-defined fingers, wearing antique gown. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: American, in the Columbian doll genre, maker unknown, circa 1890s. Value Points: intricate construction of head, artistically painted complexion and facial features. $1200/1800

357. American Oil-Painted Cloth Doll Known as Sheppard Baby 21” (53 cm.) All-cloth doll with deeply pressed and oil-painted facial features, especially deeplydefined eye sockets, large blue painted eyes with brown upper eyeliner, white eye dots, closed mouth with downcast shaded lips, blushed ears and cheeks, painted brown hair with shaded details, stockinette stitch-jointed body, oil-painted hands and lower legs, stitched fingers and toes, antique schoolboy coat with double collar, black kidskin ankle boots.

Condition: very good, some typical paint wear, torso and upper limbs recovered with old brown muslin. Comments: American, circa 1890, the doll was sold by the J.B. Sheppard Department Store of Philadelphia. Value Points: very appealing wide-eyed child doll with artistically modeled and painted features having very expressive look. The doll is featured in the book, The Rose Unfolds, by Rosalie Whyel and Susan Hedrick, page 71. $1200/1500

358. American Primitive Cloth Rattle Doll 8” (20 cm.) Firmly-stuffed cloth head with hand-drawn facial features, outlined eyes, smiling expression, cloth-covered hollow torso with interior rattles, cloth lower arms and legs, wearing original handmade cotton dress and knit bonnet and collar. Condition: fair, well-worn. Comments: American, mid-1800s. Value Points: charming handmade doll designed as “rattle”. $400/500

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359. Wonderful American Cloth Doll by Martha Wellington with 1883 Patent Stamp 22” (56 cm.) All-stockinette cloth doll with stitch-shaped facial features depicting a plump-faced child, oil-painted hair, complexion and facial features, reddish/brown hair with swirled curls, large deeply-defined eye sockets, painted large blue eyes, rounded nose with accented nostrils, closed mouth with primly-set lips, double chin, defined blushed ears, stitch-jointing at shoulders and hips, oil-painted lower legs with defined knees and lower arms and hands with unusual curled fingers,

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antique baby costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Patented Jan 8, 1883 (stitched on label). Comments: Martha Wellington, of Massachusetts, 1883; the intricate construction of the doll and its great scarcity today are indicative of very limited production at the time. Value Points: compelling presence of the rare American 19th century doll. $3000/4000

360. American Cloth Doll “Judy Lizzie” with Amusing Provenance 23” (58 cm.) Cloth doll with tightly-woven muslin face, stitched-on nose and stitch-

defined chin, painted facial features, outlined brown eyes, brows, closed mouth, hand-tied human hair wig over painted curls framing the face, muslin stitch-jointed body, kid oversized hands, sewn-on red leather boots, antique costume including fancy red-brimmed black velvet bonnet, and black fleecy muff and collar. Condition: very good. Comments: American, late 1800s.Value Points: included with the doll is note “Hello! My name is Judy Lizzie. I am a hand-made rag doll. I was made a long time ago, about 1898, by Matilda Burnham for her Grandniece Elmira (Taylor) Cogswell. My clothes look funny now, but at that time they were right in style. Every year at Xmas time Aunt Tidd would paint on a fresh face for me. It was said that she painted it to look like hers”. $900/1300

361. German Bisque Miniature Doll with Sculpted Hair and Many Costumes 7 ½” (19 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead with sculpted blonde hair in tousled curls held by black band at crown and little bow at nape, painted facial features, blue eyes, black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, closed mouth, blushed cheeks, cloth body, bisque lower limbs, painted shoes and socks. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1880. Value Points: included is her original wardrobe of five hand-knit dainty dresses and matching hats. The doll is featured in the book, The Rose Unfolds, by Rosalie Whyel and Susan Hedrick, page 35, with the comment “for such a small size, she has great presence”. $700/900

362. American Stockinette “Missionary Rag Baby” by Julia Beecher with Intriguing Provenance 20” (51 cm.) Softly stuffed stockinette doll with stitch-shaped definition of eye sockets, nose and mouth, center chin seam, painted facial features, blue eyes, all-around lashes, defined nostrils, philtrum and lips, blonde yarn stitched-on tight curls, very plump body

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with stitch jointing at shoulders, hips and knees, defined fingers and toes, antique baby gown and bonnet. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: attributed to the missionary project of Julia Beecher, of Elmira, New York, circa 1890, sister-in-law of Harriet Beecher Stowe, who authored Uncle Tom’s Cabin, and of Henry Ward Beecher, the famed abolitionist. Stockinette dolls were made in the sewing circle of the Elmira, New York, Congregational Church 1893 to 1910, with proceeds donated to missionary groups, thus earning the dolls the name of Missionary Rag Babies. According to an attached note with this doll, it was made by Mrs. Mary K. Smith of Cincinnatus, New York, who was likely a member of that sewing circle. Value Points: the very rare early cloth doll, with intriguing historical specifics, is wonderfully created and preserved. The doll is featured in the book, The Rose Unfolds, by Rosalie Whyel and Susan Hedrick, page 78. $2000/3000 361.

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364. French Porcelain Poupée with Glass Eyes Attributed to Blampoix 27” (69 cm.) Pink-tinted porcelain shoulderhead with plump facial modeling, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, very lightly-tinted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, brunette human hair over cork pate, kid poupée body with gusset jointing, pink-tinted porcelain arms to above the elbows, antique costume.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Brevete SGDG (stamp on torso).

Comments: attributed to Blampoix in reference to his 1855 brevete for glass eyes, and his 1857 advertisement for “patented (SGDG) porcelain doll shoulderheads, to which eyes will be affixed”. Value Points: very beautiful complexion with delicate tinting and blush, rare glass eyes, matching porcelain arms, sturdy original body. The doll is shown in the book, The Rose Unfolds, by Rosalie Whyel and Susan Hedrick, page 46. $3000/4000

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363. Very Rare French Porcelain Poupée with Cobalt Glass Eyes and Modeled Teeth 25” (64 cm.) Lightly-pink-tinted porcelain shoulderhead with cut pate, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, thick black eyeliner, widely arched feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth with smiling expression, double row of teeth which are part of the actual head model (rather than inserted), brunette human hair wig over cork pate, French kid poupée body with shapely torso, stitched and separated fingers, antique costume and shoes. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: French, circa 1860.Value Points: very rare model with finest luminous complexion, rare glass eyes, and very rare modeling of open smiling mouth with modeled rows of teeth. $4000/6000 364.

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365. Petite German Porcelain Doll with Beautiful Feathered Coiffure 6” (15 cm.) doll. 4 ½” seated. Seated on a wooden chair is a porcelain shoulderhead doll with black sculpted hair delicately drawn from face and accented with stippled feathering around the forehead, captured in bun at the back of head, painted blue eyes, facial features, muslin body, kid arms, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: wonderful detail of coiffure for this tiny size. $400/500

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366. English Mahogany Night Table with Drawer 9” (23 cm.) The mahogany night table has unusual framed edging of top surface, spindled legs, and one drawer with dove-tailed construction.

Excellent condition. English, mid1800s. $500/700

367. Rare German Porcelain Doll with Glass Sleep Eyes and Wig 19” (48 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead with cut pate, rounded facial modeling, blue glass sleep eyes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with slightly-smiling expression, brunette human hair wig, muslin stitch-jointed body, kid arms. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: Germany, circa 1870.

Value Points: rarity factors include sleep eyes, wigged variation, smiling expression, and with original body, and wearing original early muslin gown with blue braid and tassels, undergarments, leather boots. The doll is featured in the book, The Rose Unfolds, by Rosalie Whyel and Susan Hedrick, page 47. Ex-collection Gladys Hilsdorf. $2000/3000

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368. Very Rare French Porcelain Character Doll by Sevres 20” (51 cm.) Glazed porcelain socket head with delicately pink-tinted and blushed complexion, plump cheeks, painted blue eyes in deeply-defined eye sockets, all-around fringed brows, lightly-feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with downcast lips, brunette human hair over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Rue de Bordeaux 1821 (lightly impressed back of head). Comments: Sevres Porcelain firm, Paris, from a series of seven artistic doll heads created by the French national firm in 1917-1918 during the Renaissance of the French Doll movement.

The designation of “Rue de Bordeaux 1821” may have significance in French history; another of the seven models is known to be marked “Marquisette”. the names likely aimed to encourage French national pride.

Value Points: dolls from this series are extremely rare to find, this example having especially expressive modeling and painting, enhanced by wonderful antique costume, especially fine dress and embroidered handkerchiefs. The doll is featured in the book, The Rose Unfolds, by Rosalie Whyel and Susan Hedrick, pp. 104/105. $6000/8000

369. French Porcelain Poupée

by Adelaide Huret on Wooden Articulated Body 18” (46 cm.) Lightly-pink-tinted porcelain shoulderhead with plumply modeled face, painted pale blue upper-glancing eyes, black upper eyeliner, delicately-painted all-around lashes, lightly-feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined full lips, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, all-wooden poupée body with shapely torso, dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees. Condition: generally excellent, body is not original Huret. Marks: Maison Huret Boulevard Montmartre, 22 Paris, Exposition Universal de 1855 (stamp on kid leather band attached to upper torso). Comments: Maison Huret, circa 1860, the 1870 era wooden body was likely replaced in the Maison Huret shop as indicated by kid label. Value Points: most pleasing expression enhanced by luminous complexion and eyes, the doll

is wearing early silk costume with bonnet and unusual twill heeled shoes in the Huret manner. $15,000/18,000

370. French Pedestal Table

by Maison Huret 8” (20 cm.) h. 8” diam. The metal framed table with spiral-twisted tripod base and center pedestal with acorn finial has original gilded finish, and is surmounted by a circular table top with woven striped fabric and tri-color fringe, edged with brass studs. Excellent condition.

French, Maison Huret, circa 1860, the family Huret firm specialized in people-sized furniture of this style; when Adelaide Huret began her doll business, the firm created a small number of doll-sized furniture for display with her unique doll. $1300/1800

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371. French White Pique Ensemble for Poupée with Huret Signature To fit 17” poupée.

Of vertically ribbed white pique, the ensemble includes pinafore dress with fitted bodice and box-pleated skirt, along with matching jacket having coat-style sleeves and scalloped edging at jacket and sleeve edges. The ensemble is richly decorated with raised embroidery of garland flowers. The dress is marked at the waist “Huret a Paris”.

Excellent condition.

French, Huret, circa 1860. $600/800

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372. French Bonnet for Poupée with Unusual Accents 2” (5 cm.) diam. Firm-bodied bonnet with ivory and green silk cover is richly decorated with crystal beading, black lace, streamers and dangling bells on green silk bows. Excellent condition. French, circa 1870. $400/500

373. French White Woven Bonnet in Original Hat Box 1 ½” (4 cm.) inside head diam. The white woven bonnet is trimmed with black silk borders and streamers, and has silk rose floral appliques. Presented in original green carton hat box. Hat is excellent, box somewhat worn. French, circa 1870. $400/500

374. French Green Velvet Bonnet with Blue Sheer Veil 2” (5 cm.) inside diam. The firm-bodied bonnet, designed to fit the shape of head has richly-draped green velvet cover in 372.

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376. French Miniature Porcelain Bidet Attributed to Sevres

turban-like manner, and is accented with long sheer dark blue veil.

Excellent condition.

French, circa 1870. $400/500

5” (13 cm.) Of fine porcelain, the bidet has magenta rounded edging and is decorated with hand-painted colorful flowers with gilt accents.

Excellent condition. French, attributed to Sevres, mid-1800s, rare to find in this petite scale for display with poupées. $400/500

375. French Doll Trunk with Elaborately Fitted Interior 20” (51 cm.) l.

14”d. x 12”h. The canvas-twill covered wooden dometopped trunk with iron and wooden trim and handles hinges open to paper-lined interior with drop-down tray fitted with rose support ribbons, shallow hinged lid which opens to reveal three drawers labeled for gants (gloves), divers (various) and bijoux (jewelry); and with two lift-out trays in the lower section. Excellent condition. French, circa 1860, although unmarked, the trunk is typical of others known to be presented in the Paris shop of Maison Huret. $700/900

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377. Petite French Porcelain Washbowl and Pitcher 2 ½” (6 cm.) Of white porcelain with gilt edging, the set includes bowl with unusual pedestal detail, along with matching handled pitcher, each decorated with colorful flowers and leaves. Excellent condition. French, circa 1875. $200/300

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Including red knit slippers with decorative rosette buttons and kidskin soles. Along with woven lidded basket with handle. Excellent condition.

French, circa 1860. $300/400

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381. French Bone-Handled Parasol for Poupée in Original Box 8” (20 cm.)

Having carved 380. bone handle and tip with fancy carving, the parasol is covered with rich brown silk and wide lace edging. Excellent condition, one tine is bent. The parasol is presented in original box with boutique label. French, circa 1870. $500/700 378.

378. French Linen Day Dress with Self-Covered Buttons To fit 17” poupée. Of fine linen, in rich red color with unusual black lattice design, the flared day dress features six large self-covered buttons and handmade button holes, and is edged with red cording and three bands of red twill. Excellent condition, one small tear near neckline.

French, circa 1860. $400/500

382. French Wooden Soled Clogs for Poupée Attributed to Huret 2 ½” (6 cm.) With wooden soles and heels and having tacked-on cobbled leather tops with pleated woolen ruffles. Excellent condition. The clogs are attributed to Huret. French, circa 1860. $500/700

379. French Woven Slippers for Poupée and Linen Travel Satchel 2” (5 cm.) shoes. 4” satchel. Including blue and red woven slippers on kidskin soles in the Huret manner. Along with linen travel satchel with red embroidered accents and handle, and with embroidered initial “J”. Excellent condition. French, circa 1865. $500/700 381.

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French, circa 1865. $500/700

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by Huret To fit 17” poupée. Of finely woven grey and white striped wool flannel, the hooded cape is edged with red 384. Label twill. Very good condition, few small moth holes. There is an original cloth label “Huret a Paris” at the inside neck. French, Huret, circa 1860. $400/500 383.

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wrapped in fingerless gloves, wooden legs with mortise and tenon jointing at hips and knees. Condition: generally excellent, wig is very sparse. Comments: English, circa 1735. Value Points: having distinctive carving of chin and nose, the early glasseyed lady is wearing original costume comprising fully-lined bronze green silk gown with upturned ruffled sleeves revealing white cotton sleevelets below, yellow quilted petticoat, two additional petticoats, stockings, silk laced shoes, very dainty muslin embroidered apron and lace cap, and with silk pocket. The doll is featured in the book, The Rose Unfolds, by Rosalie Hedrick and Susan Hedrick, page 5. $30,000/40,000

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386. English 18th Century Wooden Baby in Cradle 8” (20 cm.) doll. 10”l. cradle. Wooden doll with one-piece head and torso, eggshaped head and slightly-elongated throat, flat back, cloth arms with cords as fingers, simple stick wooden legs, painted complexion over gesso, large outlined brown eyes, single stroke brows, closed mouth, wearing original costume.

Condition: original painted finish, costume very frail. Comments: England, late 1700s. Value Points: charming original facial features with very large eyes, the baby is resting in original wooden cradle with paint-decorated finish to simulate wood. $4000/6000

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385. English 18th Century Wooden Doll with Fine Original Costume 20” (51 cm.) Carved wooden one-piece head and torso with shapely bosom, tiny waist, strong elongated throat and distinctive rounded chin tip and pronounced nose, black enamel eyes, heavy eyelids, single stroke brows with dot highlights, painted all around lashes, blush spots on cheeks, defined ears, tacked-on brunette human hair, cloth upper arms, wooden lower arms with spatula-shaped hands

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18” (46 cm.) Carved wooden head and torso with slender elongated throat, ovalshaped face, defined bosom and tiny waist, high domed forehead, black enamel 387. Accessories inset eyes, slender pronounced nose, dot outlined eyes, feathered brows with dot highlights, thin line closed mouth with slight smile, defined ears, tacked-on brunette human hair, wooden arms and legs with mortise and tenon jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, well-defined ankle bones, individually carved spatula-shaped fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: English, circa 1750.Value Points: most captivating piquant expression on the regally posed lady, original finish, and wearing very fine costume comprising silk gown with embroidered flowers and vines, lined brocade silk center panel, petticoat with India cotton border, pocket of matching fabric, leather shoes, embroidered lace sleevelets and cap, and with silk darning ball and silk brocade pocket. The doll is featured in the book, The Heart of the Tree, by Rosalie Whyel and Jill Gorman, pp. 22/23. $30,000/40,000

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388. French Bisque Poupée by Blampoix with Rare Sleeping Eye Mechanism 17” (43 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead with plump facial modeled, cobalt blue glass eyes which open and close from pullmetal attachment in torso, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, brunette human hair over cork pate, kid poupée body with gusset-jointing at hips and knees, bisque arms to above the elbows.

Condition: chip at upper rim of right eye, five broken fingers. Condition: Blampoix, the distinctive sleeping mechanism was deposed in 1857.

Value Points: very rare early sleeping eye system. $3500/4500

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389. French Bisque Poupée with Rare Body Style and Alice Couterier Store Label 17” (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on bisque shoulderplate with luxury articulation allowing the head to tilt side to side and forward (as well as swivel), blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid-over-wooden torso, upper arms, lower legs and feet, bisque lower arms, so-called “baggy leg” upper legs over hinge-jointed hips and knees, ball-jointed elbows. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: Maison Alice Couterier Paris (paper label on torso). Comments: the Parisian toy store Aus Enfants de France, owned by Alice Couterier, circa 1874, was noted for luxury dolls and costumes. Value Points: luxury details of the poupée include neck articulation system, kid-over wooden body with unique construction, and bisque hands. $4000/5000 388.

390. French Toilette Table with Mirrors and Accessories 20” (51 cm.) h. 13”w. A wooden framed toilette table and mirror is covered with rose-patterned fabric and trimmed with wide borders of embroidered lace, rose silk rosettes and ivory braid, featuring three-way hinged oval mirrors and a bottom shelf, and fitted with original porcelain washbowl and pitcher set with matching trays, brushes and combs. Excellent condition. French, circa 1880. $700/900

391. French Bisque Poupée “Phenix” with Rare Deposed Body

by Benoit Martin 18” (46 cm.) Bisque swivel head with very angular shape on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, large brown glass eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, dark feathered brows, aquiline nose with accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, wooden and metal body with elaborate articulation based upon patent designs of Benoit Martin allowing infinite flexibility of all 389. joints especially the legs so the doll could sit easily, unusual ball-jointing with shaped balls to fit neatly into curved openings of lower arms and legs, gutta percha hands.

Condition: generally excellent, few scuffs on arms, hands not original. Comments: Benoit Louis Martin, his deposed model named Phenix was registered in 1863.Value Points: few examples of this extremely rare poupée with ingenious and distinctive articulation are known to exist. $8000/10,000 391.

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and philtrum, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, lovely antique costume, undergarments, bonnet, and leather shoes signed “E. Jumeau Med. d’Or Paris” and “12”. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 6 (raised number at back of head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, the captivating early portrait bébé bears resemblance to Jumeau’s Bébé Triste which appeared shortly thereafter, circa 1880. Value Points: very fine quality of bisque, complexion and painting, original body and body finish. $11,000/13,000

392.1. French Porcelain Tea Service in Huret Box 3” (8 cm.) h. teapot. 6” x 6” x 6” box. Presented in a green paper wrapped cardboard box is a porcelain tea service, of white porcelain with emerald green stripes and gilt edging, comprising lidded teapot, lidded sugar, creamer, two cups, two saucers and tray. Excellent condition, uncertain if box is original to set. French, circa 1865, the box is of the style presented in the Maison Huret (not signed), very fine quality of porcelain. $400/500

392. French Bisque Brown-Eyed Portrait Bébé by Emile Jumeau 24” (61 cm.) Bisque socket head with very full cheeks, amber brown glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined lips, dimpled chin 392.1.

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393. French Chaise a Porteur with Rare Embroidered Velvet Finish 16” (41 cm.) The wooden-framed chaise a porteur (sedan chair) has bombe-shaped sides and hinged front door, fitted with three beveled glass windows, and covered with green velvet with embroidered yellow and rose flowers and vines; the interior fitted with aqua silk tufted seat and pink silk wallpaper. Included (not shown) are original wooden carrying poles with green velvet cover.

Excellent condition.

French, circa 1880, most unusual and original design is wonderfully preserved. $1800/2500

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394. Petite French Bisque Bébé Bru by Leon Casimir Bru with Original Frock 13” (33 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass paperweight eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with shaded outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, kid bébé body with Chevrot hinged legs, wooden lower arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bru Jne 2 (head and shoulderplate) Bébé Bru...(original paper label on chest). Comments: Bru, Chevrot epoch, the composition lower arms were introduced in the firm’s

1885 catalog and are original to the doll. Value Points: very beautiful eyes and charming pert expression, the bébé is wearing her original rose silk dress with lace trim and matching bonnet. $9000/12,000

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24” (61 cm.) Bisque socket head, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, lushly-painted lashes, rose-blushed eyeshadow, thick brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined and glazed lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig on cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Mascotte J (head) Bébé Mascotte Paris (body). Comments: May Freres & Cie, circa 1895. Value Points: dramatic painting of eyes enhances their wonderful large size, original body and body finish, lovely antique dress, undergarments, shoes and bonnet. $4500/5500

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396. French Bisque Harlequin Toy with Original Costume 13” (33 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead, blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, tiny closed mouth, blonde lambswool wig, cloth body, looselyjointed limbs, wooden hands; attached to the hands and feet is cording which, when pulled at the top, cause the figure to dance about merrily.

Condition: generally excellent, some frailty to silk of costume. Comments: French, circa 1875. Value Points: the dancing toy is wearing its original aqua and blue harlequin costume and cap. $1700/3200

397. French Miniature Porcelain Tea Service in Original Box 9”x 6” box. 1 ¼”h. teapot. Presented in original fitted box is a tiny porcelain tea service with white background accented with gilt edging, and decorated with a trail of blue flowers and leaves, comprising lidded teapot, lidded sugar, and six cups and saucers.

Excellent condition. French, circa 1880. $400/500

398. Beautiful French Bisque Shy-Faced Bébé, Series C, by Jules Steiner in Couturier Costume 22” (56 cm.) Bisque socket head, large blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eyeshadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, cork pate. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sie C. 3 J. Steiner BGDG Bourgoin (head). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1882. Value Points: shy expression accentuated by dramatically large eyes, original body and body finish, the bébé is wearing original couturier aqua silk dress with lace and tassel trim, matching bonnet, undergarments, socks, shoes. $4500/5500

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399. German Porcelain Doll with Brown Glass Eyes 21” (53 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead with plump childlike face, inset brown glass eyes, red upper eyeliner, painted lashes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center line, black sculpted hair with center part and waved around sides of forehead and behind sculpted ears, forming into finger curls at back of head, cloth stitch-jointed body, leather arms, antique costume. Condition: porcelain excellent, body a bit worn. Comments: Germany, circa 1880. Value Points: charming childlike model with glass eyes, wonderfully-detailed combmarks accentuate the modeled hair, antique costume (worn) including needlework purse. Ex-collection Bess Goldfinger. $1200/1600

400. 19th Century Wax Dolls “Jean Qui Rit” and “Jean Qui Pleure” 16” (41 cm.) Poured honey-colored wax shoulderheads of two highly characterized young boys, one with laughing expression, the other crying, each with narrow enamel eyes, open mouth with tiny teeth and brunette mohair wig, straw-

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filled muslin body, poured wax lower arms, hands, and feet with well defined posing of arms and hands, and each wearing its original brown woolen suit with silver buttons, posed on original wooden stand. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: French, mid-19th century, the figures depict “Jean Qui Rit” (John who laughs) and “Jean Qui Pleure” (John who cries) based on the illustrations in the French children’s novel by Comtesse de Segur. Value Points: rare and historically significant dolls in wonderfully preserved condition, the laughing boy even protectively holding a little wax winged bird in his hands. $4000/5000

401. German Paper Mache Doll in Original Costume “A La Turque” with Cornucopia 16” (41 cm.) Solid domed paper mache shoulderhead, black enamel eyes, painted lashes, single stroke brows, closed mouth with center accent line, brunette human hair, muslin stitch-jointed body, kid leather arms. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: Germany, circa 1865. Value Points: wearing well-preserved original

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costume in the style “a la Turque” of ivory silk and blue velvet with silver fringe, matching turban style hat, red kidskin slippers, and carrying a rare woven cornucopia with berries and leaves. The doll was displayed at the Philadelphia Sanitary Fair in 1864. $2200/2600

401.1. Early German Doll Furniture with House of Hapsburg Decorations 10” (25 cm.) h. 15”w. The wooden three-drawer chest with ebony painted side columns has gilt paper finish with symbolic heraldry decoration of the House of Hapsburg which features the double-headed eagle and royal crowns.

Included are two matching side chairs with golden velvet upholstery. Excellent condition. Germany, Walterhausen, circa 1880, rare size and intriguing decorative designs. Ex-collection Yesteryears Museum of Sandwich, Mass. $1200/1600 401. Detail

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402. Rare German Black-Complexioned Art Character, Model 1301,

by Simon and Halbig 19” (48 cm.) Bisque socket head with ebony black matte complexion and highly characterized features, brown glass inset eyes, mohair lashes, black feathered brows with modeling details, closed mouth with downcast coral painted lips, pierced ears, black mohair wig, black composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique silk gentleman’s costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 8 ½ 1301 Dep

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S&H. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1900, from a series of 1300 character dolls, a companion to #403 of this catalog which is model 1301. Value Points: extraordinary detail of sculpting of stern-faced gentleman, with details of frown lines on forehead, prominent cheek bones, strong jaw and chin lines, defined indentations at lip corners and philtrum, superb quality of bisque. The doll is featured in the book, The Rose Unfolds, by Rosalie Whyel and Susan Hedrick, page 218. $16,000/19,000

403. Especially Rare German Black-Complexioned Bisque Character, Model 1302, by Simon and Halbig 18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head with ebony black matte complexion, highly characterized features, dark brown glass inset eyes, black feathered brows with modeling details, closed mouth with downcast coral painted lips, pierced ears, black mohair wig, black composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 7 1302 Dep S&H. Comments:

Simon and Halbig, circa 1900, from a series of 1300 character dolls, a companion to #402 of this catalog. Value Points: especially fine detail of sculpting is enhanced by fine matte complexion on this extremely rare doll. The doll is featured in the book, The Rose Unfolds, by Rosalie Whyel and Susan Hedrick, page 219. $16,000/19,000

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404. Art Nouveau Era Bentwood Chairs with Cherub Designs 12” (30 cm.) Set of four chairs in bentwood style with darker wood frames and maple wood seat and chair back which are decorated with scenes of winged cherubs played musical instruments. Paper label on underside indicates “El Sigle Barcelona”. Excellent condition. Circa 1910. $800/1100

405. German Bisque Painted Eye Character, Model 185, by Kestner 11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted facial features, pale blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with smiling expression, row of beaded teeth, impressed chin dimples, brunette mohair wig over original plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, original muslin chemise. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 185. Comments: Kestner, circa 1910. Value Points: very dear character girl with sweet smile, accented by modeling at eye and lip corners, original wig, original body and body finish. $1200/1600 404. Detail

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406. German Bisque Character by Theodore Hornlein 12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, intaglio blue eyes with large black pupils, well-defined eye sockets, brushstroked brows, pronounced rounded nose, closed mouth in wide beaming smile with painted teeth and tongue tip, brunette mohair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Dep T.H. Germany 09. Comments: Theodore Hornlein of Sonneberg, this is likely the DRGM that he registered in 1909 as “character doll head”, his contribution to the art character reform movement of that year.

Value Points: rarelyfound character with wonderfully-expressive features. The doll is featured in the book, The Rose Unfolds, by Rosalie Whyel and Susan Hedrick, page 214. $1200/1700

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407. Petite German Bisque Painted Eye Art Character by Marseille 13” (33 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted facial features, defined eye sockets with painted blue eyes, black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with slightly downcast lips, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Mark: made in Germany A 2 M. Comments: Marseille, circa 1910. Value Points: sought after painted eye art character of which few were made by Marseille, especially in this petite size. $5000/7000

408. English Miniature Doll Pram with Sunshade 10” (25 cm.) The leather-sided doll pram on iron base has four rubber-sided spoked wheels, chrome curved handle, and hinged leatherette sunshade. Excellent condition. English, circa 1900, and unusual miniature doll carriage. $700/900

409. German Bisque Portrait of Wistful Child Known as “Wendy” by Bruno Schmidt 11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full outlined lips, brunette mohair wig with waist-length braids, composition and wooden balljointed body, antique school dress, undergarments, stockings, and original black leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2033 BSW (in heart) 537 2/0.

Comments: Bruno Schmidt, circa 1912, the model is known by collectors as “Wendy”. Value Points: especially fine example of the desirable wistful-faced girl, in appealing rare size, with finest bisque and painting, original body and body finish.

The doll is featured in the book, The Rose Unfolds, by Rosalie Whyel and Susan Hedrick, page 178. $6000/8000

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1925. Value Points: the playful pair are wearing factory original matching boy and girl costumes, and are in hard to find larger size. $1400/1700

411. German Bisque “Jubilee” Googly, Model 163, by Hertel and Schwab 14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, sculpted bobbed hair in side-parted style with unique orange color, blue side-glancing googly eyes, painted long curly

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by Marseille in Original Twin Costumes 11” (28 cm.) Each has bisque socket head, blue glass sleep and sideglancing googly eyes (glancing at each other), dark eyeliner, painted lashes, short stroke brows, tiny button nose, closed mouth with hint of mischievous smile, plump cheeks, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition toddler body jointed at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 200 A 0 M Germany DRGM 243. Comments: Marseille, circa

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lashes, incised eyeliner, feathered brows, pug nose, closed mouth, wide beaming smile, accented lips, composition baby body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: 163-2. Comments: Hertel and Schwab, the model was marketed as “Jubilee Googly”, circa 1918. Value Points: appealing petite size of the impish character with excellent detail of bisque, well-sculpted hair and mouth. $3000/4000

412. German Porcelain “Moritz”

by Karl Ens Porcelain 7” (18 cm.) Porcelain figure depicts the popular storybook character of Moritz posed with arms outraised, as though jumping, with classic hair style and topknot curl, painted facial features highlighted by mischievous smiling expression.

Germany, Karl Ens Porcelain, circa 1920. $400/500

413. Rare German Bisque Character “Moritz” with Modeled Topknot by Kestner 13” (33 cm.) Bisque socket head with sculpted red hair in impish style, having modeled topknot and side curls, painted blue side-glancing intaglio eyes with white eye dots, red and black upper eyeliner, short stroke brows, pointy nose, closed mouth with wide beaming smile framed by laughter lines in each cheek, composition and wooden balljointed body with side-hip jointing, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: Kestner, circa 1915, inspired by the character Moritz from the 19th-century children’s books of Wilhelm Busch, and re-popularized in the early 20th-century American comic strip, The Katzenjammer Kids. This Kestner model was also made in an all-bisque variation. Value Points: very rare model of the popular storybook character, few examples of the Kestner model are known with composition body. The doll is featured in the book, The Rose Unfolds, by Rosalie Whyel and Susan Hedrick, page 232. $8000/12,000

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414. French Bisque Bébé by Gaultier with Rare Clement Deposed Body 17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eyeshadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair over cork pate, molded hollow (“blown”) leather body in classic bébé proportions with dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, side-hips and side-knees.

Condition: generally excellent, head is appropriatelysized but not original to body.

Marks: F.G. (scroll) 7. Comments: the rare childproportioned body was made

by Pierre-Victor Clement, circa 1880; he had originally deposed a blown leather lady body for poupée in 1867.

The head is by Gaultier, circa 1885. Value Points: very rare body style for early 415. bébé. $7000/9000

415. French Set of FauxTortoise Toiletries in Original Presentation Box 5” (13 cm.) w. box. Arranged on padded silk interior of an oval carton box with lithograph on lid are various fauxtortoise accessories including two

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lidded jars, comb, decoration tuck hair comb, and two hair pins. The box has original “Paris” label. Excellent condition. French, circa 1880. $600/800

416. French Wooden Doll Valise with Leather Straps 10” (25 cm.) The firm-sided trunk with linen cover and wooden straps, has embossed leather edging finished with metal studs, and with leather handles and buckled straps. Excellent condition. French, circa 1860. $400/500

417. Rare French Bisque “Paris Bébé” by Danel & Cie with Original Signed Body and Shoes 28” (71 cm.) Bisque socket head, large deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eyeshadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with well-shaded lips, impressed chin and philtrum dimples, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Paris Bébé 12 (faint red stamp, head) 12 (impressed on head) Paris Bébé Depose (torso with symbol of Eiffel Tower). Comments: Danel & Cie, circa 1890, whose models were aimed at capturing the Jumeau marketplace, and against whom Emile Jumeau won a landmark lawsuit in 1892 which ended the Danel firm; hence, very few dolls to be found today. Value Points: beautiful creamy bisque enhances the wideeyed gaze, original body and body finish, and wearing rare original leather shoes with Paris Bébé imprint. $6000/8000

419. Tiny English Wax Doll in Original Burgundy Velvet Canopy Bed

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3 ½” (9 cm.) doll. 9”h. bed. The tiny wax doll with shoulderhead, wax arms and leg (left leg missing), painted features, arranged coiffure, and wearing original silk gown and decorated matching bonnet, is resting upon the canopy bed.

Possibly created as an early candy box as the coverlet lifts to reveal box-like storage, the bed has carton sides and frame which are covered with rich burgundy velvet and accented with paillettes, gold braid, pompoms and aqua silk drapes. Condition: very good. Comments: early 1800s. Value Points: most charming presentation with luxurious detail of decoration on the canopy bed. $1500/2000

420. Early Wooden Pedestal Table with Tapestry Cover 10” (25 cm.) h. 11” l. The pedestal table with nicely carved tripod feet has tapestry silk cover on top with braid border, and traces of original applied paper floral and gilt decorations on the pedestal and legs. Structurally excellent, finish is worn, Late 18th century. $500/700

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Neapolitan 18th-Century Angel with Carved Wooden Wings 11” (28 cm.) Polychromed terra cotta head turned to the side, sculpted brown flowing hair, enamel eyes, tow-wrapped armature body, carved wooden lower arms and legs to above the knees, bare feet, original patterned costume with silver lace trim, attached wooden wings (10” span) having very deep carving of feathers, original cream/brown/ blue finish. Excellent condition. Neapolitan, late 1700s. $1200/1600

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25” (64 cm.) Solid domed carton moule head and torso with oval face, very strong elongated throat, modeled bosom, shapely waist, wooden legs with jointing at mid-thigh and knees, wooden lower arms with separated fingers on scoop-shaped hands, painted brown eyes in defined shape of eye sockets, black upper eyeliner, painted lashes, one-stroke curvy brows, accented eye corners, aquiline-shaped nose, closed mouth with center accent line, blushed cheeks, beauty marks on cheeks, brunette human hair early handtied wig. Condition: very fine early restoration of finish. Comments: French, mid-18th century. Value Points: the grand size and regal presence indicate luxury commissioned creation, wearing very fine silk gown with woven and embroidered details, lace ruffled sleeves, quilted petticoat, fitted slippers. $5000/7000

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422. Rare and Beautifully-Preserved Miniature Shadowbox Room “Conversation Piece” by Narcissa Thorne 16” (41 cm.) x 14”. The wooden-framed glass-fronted shadowbox with ornate gilt frame and glass front displays a French salon scene of the Empire era, circa 1820, with two paper cut-out ladies in various poses, set dimensionally in the room, along with a wooden toilette table with gilt accents, pair of side tables, three chairs, and various accessories. A script paper label on the reverse reads “Conversation Piece” by Narcissa Thorne.

Excellent condition. From the collection of period dioramas created by Narcissa Niblack Thorne, whose works were first shown in the 1939 World’s Fair in Chicago, and then donated to the Chicago Art Institute in 1941. $3500/4500

424. French Paper Mache Poupée Attributed to Andreas Voit with Trousseau 20” (51 cm.) Solid domed paper mache shoulderhead with black painted pate accented with tendrils of curls, small black glass eyes, painted delicate lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, original brunette human hair wig in elaborately braided coiffure, carton upper torso and kid poupée body with gusset-jointing at hips. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1840, attributed to Andreas Voit.

Value Points: the early poupée is presented in original wooden box along with an extensive trousseau comprising three elegant silk gowns, lovely summer gown, day and night shift, four bonnets, four pairs of footware including unusual knit slipper/shoes, undergarments, blouses, dickey, paisley shawl, and even a tiny wooden Grodnetal doll in antique costume. $6000/8000

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425. Early French Paper Mache Black-Complexioned Poupée in Original Garb 18” (46 cm.) Ebony-black-complexioned paper mache shoulderhead with oval-shaped face and elongated throat, painted facial features, small black eyes with pronounced whites, black tinted brows, closed mouth, wig of fine silk yarn arranged in upswept manner and accented with an assortment of coral and gilt jewelry, tinted black kid poupée body with shapely torso, jointing at shoulders. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1850. Value Points: very rare early paper mache poupée with exotic coloring, original painting, original wig, and wearing lavish draped beading of various designs and with leather clogs. The rarity of the item and its unique presentation suggests origin as mid-19th century Exhibition doll. $4000/6000

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426. Chinese Carved Bone Portrait Doll with Original Costume and Ephemera 19” (48 cm.) Carved bone head with elaborately-sculpted hair captured with carved hair combs, carved ears with pierced ear lobes, defined eye sockets and lips, on original armature body of bamboo, applied silk shoes with posing rods at base, carved bone hands with individual fingers. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: Chinese, mid-1800s, the doll is believed to represent the Empress Dowager Cixi (1835-1908). Value Points: wearing original (frail) embroidered silk costume with butterfly motif, and presented along with a large scroll depicting the Empress and a cloth-covered album of various early photographs of the royal family. Ex-collection Shirley Buchholz. $4000/5000 425.

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427. Beautiful French Brown-Complexioned Bisque Bébé

by Leon Casimir Bru 17” (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate with modeled definition of bosom and shoulderblades, light amber-brown complexion, amberbrown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted darkest brown lashes and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, black mohair wig over cork pate, brown-tinted kid bébé body with slender shape, scalloped-edge collarette, kid-over-wooden upper arms, brown composition lower arms and hands, Chevrot-hinged hips, composition lower legs, beautifully costumed in cream cashmere-wool dress with red velvet and silk trim, lace collar and matching lace bonnet, undergarments, knit socks, brown leather rosette shoes.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bru Jne 7 (head and shoulders). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, Chevrot epoch, circa 1885. Value Points: very beautiful goldenbrown complexion with enhancing luminous patina is flawlessly preserved, with sturdy original body on the very rare doll. The doll appears in The Bru Book by François Theimer and Florence Theriault, page 103. $10,000/14,000

428. Rare Bru Publicity Card and Printer’s Block for Bébé Bru 6” (15 cm.) x 4” card. Sepia image of two Bru bébés, each in lavish original costume are shown on the front of a publicity card, and on the reverse is publicity for the dolls, in six different languages, including English. Included 428. is 3” x 4” wooden printer’s block with raised metal insignia of Bébé Bru. Excellent condition. Circa 1885. $500/700

429. Beautiful French Bisque Bébé by Leon Casimir Bru with Trunk and Costumes 16” (41 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate with modeled bosom and shoulderblades, very full cheeks, blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading and dark outer iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve blushed eyeshadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, plump kid bébé body with gusset-jointing at hips, knees and elbows, bisque forearms, separately-sculpted fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bru Jne 5 (head and shoulderplate). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1882. Value Points: very fine state of preservation, original very sturdy body, perfect bisque hands, fine bisque complexion and painting. Included with the doll is her original bébé trunk and a large selection of antique clothing highlighted by her original pale aqua silk coat with quilted edging and matching bonnet and muff, along with her original leather shoes signed “B” in script. $12,000/16,000

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430. Very Rare and Beautiful French Bisque Bébé, Series B,

by Jules Steiner 30” (76 cm.) Bisque socket head with rounded facial shape, almondshaped eye sockets with thick dark eyeliner, pale blue eyes which open and close from wire mechanism at back of head, painted curly lashes, rose blushed eyeshadow, arched feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips and wide center line, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over pate, Steiner composition fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent, very faint hairline at temple above left eye.

Marks: Sie B 6 (incised on head) Steiner Bte SGDG Paris Bourgoin (red ink script). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1882. Value Points: one of the rarest Steiner models, this example having captivating expression, beautiful bisque with

delicately-painted features and soft blushed highlights on eyelids, cheeks, chin and ear lobes, original body and body finish, beautiful antique costume. $8000/12,000

431. German All-Bisque Doll with Sculpted Hair and Jointed Arms and Legs 6” (15 cm.) One-piece all-bisque head and torso, blonde sculpted hair drawn behind ears into arranged curls at back of head, blue hair bow, painted bright blue eyes to match the bow, closed mouth, pin-jointing at shoulders and hips, bare feet. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: well-modeled body details, rare-to-find jointed arms and legs. $300/400

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432. Beautiful French Bisque Bébé, Series C, by Jules Steiner 28” (71 cm.) Bisque socket head with rounded plump face, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes with dot highlights, lightly feathered brows, rose-blushed eyeshadow, shaded nostrils, pierced ears, closed mouth with outlined lips, impressed chin dimple at philtrum, blonde mohair wig, Steiner pate, Steiner composition fully-jointed body with jointed wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sie C 6 (incised). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1880.

Value Points: an especially beautiful model of the early period rare bébé, with finest quality of bisque, complexion and painting, original body and body finish, and superb original costume. $5000/7000

433. French Bisque Poupée as Bell-Ringer 10” (25 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead, painted blue eyes, black upper eyeliner, painted lashes, single stroke brows, closed mouth with shaded lips, blonde lambswool wig, wooden block torso and pedestal stand. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: French, circa 1865, the doll is created as a novelty bell-ringer, with metal plate perched atop the doll’s head and two flexible metal rods designed to “ring” the bell when the doll is shaken. Value Points: luxury bell-ringer is wearing original costume with gilt paper and bell trim. $600/900

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434. German Porcelain Doll in Costume as Queen Elizabeth I 20” (51 cm.) Solid domed porcelain shoulderhead, painted facial features, blue eyes with red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke tapered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, muslin body, porcelain lower arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent, fingers broken on left hand, left leg repaired. Comments: Germany, circa 1885. Value Points: the doll is presented as Queen Elizabeth I of England with elaborate red mohair wig with decorations, and wearing purple velvet gown richly accented with gold metallic trim. $800/1000

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15” (38 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead with light grey sculpted hair in arranged rolled bun framing 435. Profile her face, drawn back into a dramatic loop at the back of head held by a painted black barrette, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, modeled coral necklace, modeled yellow threedangle earrings, firmly-shaped cloth body, wooden lower arms, wearing

early purple velvet gown with rose silk center panel, undergarments. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: mid-1800s. Value Points: rare doll with unusual arrangement of coiffure, rare hair color and jewelry. The doll is featured in the book, The Rose Unfolds, by Rosalie Whyel and Susan Hedrick, page 44. $2000/3000

436. German Porcelain Gentleman with Sculpted Grey Hair by Dressel and Kister 13” (33 cm.)

Porcelain shoulderhead turned slightly to the side, sculpted grey hair with deeplymodeled curls and sideburns, painted blue side-glancing eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed 436. mouth, firmlypadded cloth body, porcelain hands. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, Dressel and Kister, circa 1900. Value Points: rare model from the firm’s shoulderhead series with especially fine modeling of hair and sideburns. $800/1000

437. Rare French Porcelain Poupée with Brown Sculpted Hair

by Jacob-Petit 18” (46 cm.) Solid domed shoulderhead with tinted complexion, eight sew holes, brown sculpted hair drawn smoothly around the forehead and looped below the sculpted ears in narrow braids that are captured at the center back of head, painted blue eyes, black upper eyeliner, grey lower eyeshadow, thick single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent dot, blushed cheeks and chin, cloth stitch-jointed body, porcelain hands. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Par Brevet (shoulderplate) J.P. (inside head). Comments: French, Jacob-Petit, circa 1850. Value Points: very rare doll, especially with maker’s signature, with superb coiffure in rare brown color. Ex-collection Gladys Hilsdorf. The doll is featured in the book, The Rose Unfolds, by Rosalie Whyel and Susan Hedrick, pp. 42/43. $4000/6000

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438. French Bisque Gentleman Doll attributed to Damerval and Laffranchy 16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, oval face with angular modeling of nose and chin, blue glass inset eyes, incised eyeliner, single stroke brows, closed mouth with firmlyset lips, brunette wig, French composition and wooden fullyjointed body.

Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, attributed to Damerval and Laffranchy, circa 1915, the firm was involved in the Renaissance of the French Doll movement of that time, and among their models they introduced in 1915 were a series of heads depicting gentlemen.

Value Points: rarelyfound doll with very stylized expression, wearing antique gentleman’s suit of the era, with shirt, tie, stickpin, shoes, and hat.

Ex-collection Gladys Hilsdorf. $1800/2300

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439. French Mahogany Psyche Mirror with Spindled Brackets 13” (33 cm.) The arched mahogany framed mirror with light wood matte is mounted on a spindled bracket which allows the mirror to tilt back and forth. Excellent condition.

French, circa 1865, the mirror was offered in luxury doll shops as accessory for poupée, and was also included with the 1860 era paper doll named Psyche, hence its name. $300/400 441.

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440. Collection, 19th Century French Accessories for Lady Dolls including Signed Huret Hat Box 11” (28 cm.) l. parasol. Included is brown/red beaver muff with red silk lining, elbow-length kid leather gloves, wooden handled parasol with rose silk cover, and a bentwood hat box with green paper lining which is stamped on inside lid “Maison Huret 22 Boulevard Montmartre Paris”. Excellent condition. French, circa 1870. $1600/2200

441. French Faux-Bone Toiletry Set for Poupée in Original Case 7” (18 cm.) x 4” case. The firm-bodied leather-covered case hinges open to blue silk lined interior in which are nestled various faux-bone toiletry articles including combs, brushes, mirror, jars and more. Excellent condition, few pieces may not be present. French, circa 1875. $300/400

442. Bisque Character Doll, Model 1307, by Simon and Halbig for the French Market of Daspres 19” (48 cm.) Bisque socket head with elongated oval face, blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lower lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, white mohair wig in 18th century style, French composition and wooden fully-jointed lady body with modeled bosom and tiny waist, wearing lovely blue velvet gown with lace-edged fichu, ruffled cap, undergarments, stockings, shoes. Condition: generally excellent, 1” very faint line at forehead rim is likely original. Marks: 1307 7 (head) E/D.B Paris La Patricienne Depose. Comments: French, Edmund Daspres, successor to the Jules Steiner firm who deposed the unique body “La Patricienne” in 1905; the head was commissioned from Simon and Halbig; Daspres presented the doll both as fashionable woman of the era or, as in this case, in 18th century style garb. Value Points: rare doll with original signed body, original body finish and presentation. Ex-collection Ralph Griffith. The doll appeared in the book Simon and Halbig, by Jan Foulke, page 98, and the book, The Rose Unfolds, by Rosalie Whyel and Susan Hedrick, page 222. $12,000/16,000

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444. German Bisque Smiling Character by Hertwig

16” (41 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, lightly brushstroked blonde baby hair, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, outlined lips, two porcelain upper teeth, tongue, composition body with side hip jointing. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: JDK 12 made in Germany.

Comments: Kestner, circa 1915. Value Points: fine bisque, complexion and painting, wonderful antique costume. $400/600

9” (23 cm.) Bisque socket head with highly-characterized expression, blue painted downcast eyes, black and red upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with wide beaming smile, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent Comments: Hertwig, circa 1910, likely a prototype that was never put in production; the model was presented in a 2001 Theriault’s auction of the Hertwig archives that had been

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445. Rare German Bisque Character with Modeled Cap by Goebel 10” (25 cm.) Bisque socket head, short blonde curls peeking 445. from beneath a sculpted wide ruffled night cap, painted blue eyes, incised upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, sculpted ears, tiny nose, closed mouth, composition toddler body jointed at shoulders and hips, nicely costume.

Condition: generally excellent. (Goebel crown symbol). Comments: Goebel, circa 1915. Value Points: wonderful modeled wide ruffled cap on the worried-face little toddler. $1600/2100

446. Very Rare and Beautiful German Bisque Doll with Sculpted Bonnet by Kestner 14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head depicting a young child with sculpted blonde curly hair peeking from beneath a sculpted bonnet, small blue glass eyes, painted curly lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, outlined lips with enhancing decorative glaze, two porcelain upper teeth, composition and wooden toddler body with side-hip jointing, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: JDK Made in Germany. Comments: Kestner, circa 1914, who transformed their classic facial model into an extraordinary model with sculpted hair and bonnet. Value Points: extremely rare doll, of which few examples are known to exist, the bisque and painting are

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superb, and the sculpting of the bonnet includes “ruffled” border, painted blue ribbon band with incised “embroidery” in an intricate star pattern which extends to back of cap. The doll is featured in the book, The Rose Unfolds, by Rosalie Whyel and Susan Hedrick, pp. 192/193. $5000/7000 446. Profile

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447. German Bisque Character, Model 6969,

by Gebruder Heubach in Original Costume 16” (41 cm.) Pink tinted bisque socket head, small blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, incised eyeliner, feathered brows over shaded undercoat, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with pouty expression, accent line between the downcast, shaded lips, brunette human hair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 6969 Germany 4 (head). Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1915. Value Points: in pristine condition, the pouty faced girl is wearing her factory-original rose sateen cotton dress with wide bretelles and matching bonnet, leather shoes, undergarments. The doll is featured in the book, The Rose Unfolds,

by Rosalie Whyel and Susan Hedrick, page 131. $1100/1400 447.

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448. Rare German Bisque Glass-Eyed Character Doll with Closed Mouth, Model 120 17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, small brown glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, thick dark upper eyeliner, delicately-painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with shaded lips, unpierced ears, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden balljointed body, antique costume, undergarments, socks and shoes.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 120 3. Comments: Germany, circa 1910, from a series of 120 model dolls whose definitive maker remains a mystery. Value Points: most endearing expression of the very rare closed mouth doll, finest bisque and painting, original body and body finish. The doll is featured in the book, The Rose Unfolds, by Rosalie Whyel and Susan Hedrick, pp. 191/193. $11,000/16,000

449. Rare German Bisque Character, Model 546,

by Kley and Hahn 20” (51 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, incised eyeliner, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line and wistful expression, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden balljointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K&H (in banner) 546 9 Germany. Comments: Kley and Hahn, circa 1912. Value Points: rare model with most appealing wistful expression, beautiful bisque and painting, wonderful factory original costume, undergarments, shoes and socks. $5000/7000 449.

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450. German Bisque Character, Model 590, with Deeply-Impressed Dimples by Marseille 17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, incised eyeliner, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth in smiling expression with modeled space between the shaded lips, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing, well costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 590 A 5 M Germany DRGM. Comments: Marseille, circa 1916. Value Points: rarer model with well modeled features, fine bisque, deeply-impressed cheek and mouth dimples, wearing antique mariner costume. $1500/1800

451. French Sailboat Toy with Wooden Sailor in Original Box 10” (25 cm.) x 10” box. Arranged in original cardboard box lettered Lotte Française

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452. Petite German Bisque Child with Closed Mouth in Original Costume 10” (25 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, bright blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, Sonneberg composition body with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2/0. Comments: Sonneberg, Germany, maker unknown, circa 1885. Value Points: fine bisque and endearing expression, original body and body finish, wearing antique fishmonger’s costume. $400/500

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453. German Bisque Character with Painted Eyes, Model 212 by Catterfelder Puppenfabrick 11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head with plump cheeks, painted blue eyes, thick black upper eyeliner, one-stroke angled brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: C.P. 212 30.

Comments: Catterfelder Puppenfabrick, circa 1912. Value Points: very rare shy-faced fellow with finest bisque, painting, original body and body finish, is wearing antique Boy Scout costume. $2200/2800

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454. German Bisque Art Character, Model 151, by Simon and Halbig 18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted facial features, large brown eyes with shaded details, black upper eyeliner, white eye dots, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth appearing as though open with painted row of teeth, smiling expression with shaded and accented lips, blonde mohair bobbed wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 151 S&H 1. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1910, from their very rare art character series. Value Points: especially fine detail of modeling with wonderful details of sculpted dimples and laughter creases, enhanced by decorative glaze on complexion, antique mariner costume. $8000/11,000

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455. German Bisque Character, Model 500, by Marseille 17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, small brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Germany 550 A 4 M DRGM. Comments: Marseille, circa 1915. Value Points: rarer model with bright-eyed smiling expression, impressed dimples at lip corners, original body in very fine original condition, and wearing original folklore costume of Spreewald in Germany which features a remarkable stiffened head coiffe known as LAPA. The doll was featured in the book, World Colors, Dolls and Dress, by Vilma Hachette and Susan Hedrick and in, The Rose Unfolds,

by Rosalie Whyel and Susan Hedrick, page 199. $900/1200

456. Rare Petite German Bisque Closed Mouth Child, Model 1385, by Simon and Halbig 11 ½” (29 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with slight pert smile, brunette human hair wig, pierced ears, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique school dress, undergarments, bonnet, shoes and socks. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1385 S&H 3.

Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1900. Value Points: rarely found model with very fine bisque and painting, pert expression, original body and body finish. $1200/1800

457. Pair, German All-Bisque Miniature Dolls in Original Folklore Costumes 4” (10 cm.) Each is all-bisque with swivel head on bisque torso, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white stockings and black two-strap shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1890. Value Points: the little closed mouth pair are wearing their original folklore costumes. $400/500

458. Rare German Bisque Character, Model 1478,

by Simon and Halbig 16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head with slightly-elongated throat and face representing an older child, small brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1478 S&H 5. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1900, the doll closely resembles the IV model by that same firm.

Apparently Simon and Halbig was commissioned to present a series of this model in original folklore costumes as another example of the rare model in original Swedish costume is also known to exist. Value Points: very rare model with most beautiful and expressive features, lovely

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outlined lips, defined dimples at philtrum and chin, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, attributed to C.F. Kling, circa 1880. Value Points: the gentle-faced doll is wearing original Alsatian folklore costume with colorful applied paillettes on the black velvet vest, and has fine bisque, complexion and painting. $1200/1700

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459. German Bisque Child Doll with Closed Mouth Attributed to C.F. Kling 21” (53 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with

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460. German Bisque Closed Mouth Child by Kling in Original Alsatian Costume 16” (41 cm.) Solid domed bisque shoulderhead, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostril, closed mouth with slightly-downcast lips, defined space between the shaded lips, brunette human hair wig, kid body with gusset jointing at hips, knees, shoulders and elbows, bisque lower arms. Condition:

generally excellent. Comments: Germany, attributed to C.F. Kling, circa 1885. Value Points: most endearing gentle expression on the closed mouth child, sturdy original body, wearing original Alsatian traditional costume. $1200/1500

461. German Cloth Character Doll Attributed to Gebruder Bing 10” (25 cm.) All-cloth doll with swivel head, hand-pressed and painted complexion, facial features and short brown curly hair, outlined blue eyes with pronounced pupils, painted upper lashes, closed mouth, blushed cheeks, muslin body with disc-jointing at shoulders and 462. Profile hips. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: attributed to Bing, early 1920s. Value Points: well-preserved little doll in fine unplayed with condition, wearing original costume. $400/500

462. Rare Swiss Wooden Carved Doll with Braided Coronet Attributed to Huggler 20” (51 cm.) Carved wooden socket head with natural finish of complexion and darkened hair, carved center-parted hair with deep combmarks brushed to the back and captured in a coronet-forming braid, defined eye sockets, painted brown eyes with dark eyeliner, white eye dots, accented nostrils, closed mouth with shy expression, double chin, all-wooden body with doweljointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, defined fingers and toes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: attributed to Huggler of Brienz, Switzerland, early 20th century. Value Points: especially fine detail of carving, the Huggler dolls are virtually unknown in this large size, wearing original country style costume, and carrying miniature wooden doll. $2500/3500 461.

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463. Early German Wooden Mystery House with Grodnertal Dolls 15” (38 cm.) The simply-shaped wooden house with stick-framed doors and frame, features a steepled roof, four glass-framed hand-painted symbolic scenes at the front and two at each side, with two steeple-shaped open doors at the floor edge in which are resting a pair of waist-up Grodnertal figures, each with painted hair and facial features, classic tendrils of curls around the face, simplistic torso and arms, and original costumes. The dolls are attached to a wire frame at base which is attached to a long rope extending to the center front roof, and which was designed to allow rotation forward and backward. Condition: very good, protruding dowel at center roof suggests missing wind vane. Comments: early 1800s, the fascinating miniature “house” was likely designed as a simple weather van or hygrometer. Value Points: the mystery of intriguing purpose is accentuated by the hand-painted symbolic scenes, and wellpreserved original dolls. $4000/6000

464. German Wooden Miniature Doll in Original Scottish Costume 8” (20 cm.) All-wooden doll with one-piece head and torso, black painted hair, painted facial features, single stroke brows, closed mouth, all-wooden fully-articulated body with jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, painted shoes. Condition: very good, typical scuffs to facial finish. Comments: Grodnertal, circa 1850, with original paper label “Scottish” indicating the costume. Value Points: plaid gown with green gathered panels at the sides, woven bonnet. Ex-Maureen Popp Collection. $600/800

465. German Wooden Miniature Doll in Original Italian Costume 8” (20 cm.) All-wooden doll with one-piece head and torso, black painted hair, painted facial features, single stroke brows, closed mouth, all-wooden fully-articulated body with jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, painted shoes. Condition: very good, typical scuffs to facial finish. Comments: Grodnertal, circa 1850, with original paper label “Italian” indicating the costume. Value Points: the doll is wearing red woolen gown with striped apron and beaded detail at yoke. Ex-Maureen Popp Collection. $600/800

466. Early French Wooden Lady with Original Costume and Unusual Articulation 26” (66 cm.) One-piece carved wooden head and torso, painted complexion and facial features, defined eye sockets with large painted blue eyes, fringed lashes, single stroke brows with fringe detail, strong nose, closed mouth, sculpted ears, brunette wig originally tacked on head, cloth upper arms, carved wooden lower arms with slightly-cupped individually-sculpted fingers, wooden lower legs with unusual metal pin jointing able to be locked in position or free to allow easy articulation. Condition: structurally excellent, finish is rubbed and worn, possible early retouch on lashes.

Comments: French, early 1800s. Value Points: the intriguing doll is wearing original transfer-patterned linen dress with unusual design, and features tiny waist and very full mid-sleeves, apron with pocket and handkerchief, simple undergarments, fitted leather shoes with wooden heels, and lace cap with faintly penciled provenance on inside “Jules Jacquet/Empleye au Mines de/Blutzy [sic.Blanzy].” The doll is featured in the book, The Heart of the Tree, by Rosalie Whyel and Jill Gorman, page 99. $6000/8000 466.

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close resemblance to #435 of this catalog. Value Points: rare coiffure and hair color, unusual original body with original tacked-on costume featuring soft kidskin cream bodice, skirt and pantalets, accented by tinted red kidskin sleeves and hem, and with gold metallic braid. $2000/3000

468. Pair, Early Carved Dolls in Original Silk and Metallic Costumes 8” (20 cm.) Each 468. has carved bone head with well-defined facial features that are accented with slight tinting, painted pate with attached original wigs, painted one-piece wooden body except carved bone hands with metal-articulation joint at wrists. Condition: generally excellent, original finish, tip of man’s foot is missing. Comments: late 1700s, the facial expressions and body poses suggest original exhibition in liturgical scene.Value Points: rare miniature size, articulated wrists, the pair are wearing original silk layered costumes with meticulous detail of metallic embroidery. $2000/3000 467.

467. Early Porcelain Lady Doll with Rare Coiffure and Original Costume

20” (51 cm.) Very solid paper mache shoulderhead with painted complexion and facial features, shaped double chin, painted blue downcast eyes, single stroke brows and upper eyeliner, closed mouth, heavily-rouged cheeks, remnants of original wig, firmly-shaped slender cloth torso with wood dowel through the body into head, slender cloth arms with separate fingers, cloth over wooden upper legs and slender painted wooden lower legs with carved high-heeled shoes. Condition: generally excellent, complexion somewhat aged. Comments: French, circa 1880, wearing very specific costume of the French Revolution era, 1789-1793, designed to minimize the luxurious silks of the earlier royal 1700s, comprising red and white striped cotton gown with fitted bodice trimmed in striped border of green and black, lace edged fichu, original lace fitted cap, fitted fingerless gloves on hands. Value Points: very rare doll in historically important costume, is wonderfully-preserved in her original lidded box with early paper and hand-painted designs. The doll is featured in the book, The Rose Unfolds, by Rosalie Whyel and Susan Hedrick, pp.

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12” (30 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead with very slight pink tinting, oval face and slender elongated throat, painted grey hair drawn softly from face and edged at the back crown with sculpted braid and deeply looped curl, with black barrette, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, accented nostrils, tiny closed mouth, blushed cheeks, slender kid body with simple flat fingers. Condition: generally excellent.

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469. Early French Paper Mache Lady in Superb Original Costume and Box

eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eyeshadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate. French composition and wooden jointed body, bisque lower arms and hands, antique Brittany folklore costume including wooden clogs.

Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: F. 3 G. (block letters).

Comments: Gaultier, circa 1884. Value Points: early block letter model with dramatic large eyes, rare original body which incorporates the bisque hands of the earlier kid body. $3000/3500

472. Pair, German Metal Four-Arm Candelabra 5” (13 cm.) The soft metal candelabras each have four arms centering a higher candlestick, and rest upon ornate base, with fine silver finish. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1890. $200/300 470.

470. Grand French Bisque Poupée by François Gaultier in Lovely Ensemble 30” (76 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with beautifully shaded lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French kid gusset-jointed poupée body with shapely torso.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 11. Comments: François Gaultier, circa 1875. Value Points: grand Exhibition model, with sturdy original body, wearing tan woolen ensemble with beaded jacket border, fur stole, beige hat with feathers and flowers, leather boots. $3500/4500

471. French Bisque Brown-Eyed Bébé by Gaultier with Rare Bisque Hands 14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, large brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark

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12” (30 cm.) x 10”. The three-drawer chest with slightly-bombe front shaping, each drawer with dove-tailed construction and fine marquetry inlay including pencil-stripe borders, with fine bronze drawer pulls, and with coral/brown marble top with curved and rounded edges. French, late 19th century, the fine details of construction and fine woods suggest original creation as maitrise model. $600/800

474. French Bisque Poupée by Jules Steiner from A La Mignonette Parisian Boutique 19” (48 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass eyes with spiral threading and darker blue iris rims, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eyeshadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, brunette human hair wig over Steiner pate, French kid poupée body with shapely torso, gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees, lovely antique gown, undergarments

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back torso). Comments: French, circa 1875, the head is attributed to Jules Steiner, and the doll appears all original. Value Points: exquisite doll with very beautiful face and complexion, wonderfully-preserved body and costume. $5000/7000

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476. French Bisque Brown-Eyed E.J. Bébé by Emile Jumeau 20” (51 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve blushed eyeshadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with shaded lips, separately-modeled pierced ears, brunette human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, lovely antique costume.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose E. 9 J. (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1885. Value Points: beautiful bisque and modeling, original body and body finish, antique costume includes shoes with gilt lettering “Bébé Jumeau”. $3000/4000

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by Emile Jumeau 16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, very large amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rich mauve eyeshadow, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, lovely pale rose silk dress, undergarments, leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 4 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878. Value Points: especially beautiful example of the early period bébé with superb eyes and eye decoration, original body and body finish. $4000/5000

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477. French Bisque Brown-Eyed Bébé Triste by Emile Jumeau 26” (66 cm.) Bisque socket head with very full lower cheeks, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eyeshadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, brunette human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with plump limbs and unjointed wrists.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 12 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body).

Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1884, the model was sculpted for Jumeau by the celebrated Parisian artist CarrierBelleuse, and is known as “triste” in reference to its character-like wistful expression. Value Points: very beautiful example of the early Jumeau bébé with original body and body finish, beautiful antique costume. $9000/11,000

including lidded tin food container, two porcelain shallow plates, lidded tureen, bottle with silver cap, and goblet, and with knife and napkin embroidered M.F. attached to inside lid.

Excellent condition, fork and spoon missing as indicated by outline on inside lid.

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478. German Porcelain Doll Known as Morning Glory Lady with Rare Painted Teeth 24” (61 cm.) Pink-tinted porcelain shoulderhead of adult lady with slender face and elongated throat, midnight-brown painted hair with feathering details around the forehead, her hair waved back into a braid-encircled chignon at the back and with a single large flower and one small flower with leaves behind each ear, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, one-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with row of tiny painted teeth, cloth stitch-jointed body, kid arms, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1850, the model known as Morning Glory Lady was created by several firms during the mid-19th century.Value Points: rare variation of the beloved model, this example having unusual painted teeth. $4000/5000

479. French Miniature Traveling Dinner Service in Original Case 6 ½” (17 cm.) l. The firm-framed carton oval box with textured paper wrap having black edging and leather straps, opens to reveal well-fitted interior

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480. French Bisque Portrait “Lady Making a Grand Entrance” Automaton by Vichy 18” (46 cm.) Bisque head with oval shaped slender face, aquiline nose, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, delicately painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, carton torso standing upon tinplate metal wheeled base, wire upper arms, carved wooden hands. The mechanism is hidden under the costume, and when wound, the lady glides forward and around, and alternately lifts her lorgnette and then fans herself.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Vichy (brass plate on base). Comments: Vichy, circa 1870. Value Points: the elegant movements depicting a fine lady making a grand entrance are enhanced by the rare and very beautiful bisque portrait face, fine purple silk costume and cap, hand-painted carved bone fan and gilt ormolu lorgnette. $5000/7000

481. French Burled Rosewood Chaise a Porteur 20” (51 cm.) Of fine burled rosewood, the sedan chair (chaise a porteur) features elegant S-curved back wall, bombe shaped roof, two side walls and hinged front door with beveled glass windows, bronze trim and carrying grips, and with interior fitted with rich red velvet. Excellent condition. French, circa 1870. $1800/2300

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slightly appearing, outlined shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French slender kid body with Chevrot hinged hips, wooden lower legs, bisque forearms and hands. Condition: early fine restoration to hairlines on head (paint on facial features is original), fingers restored. Marks: 2 (head) Bru Jne No. 6 (shoulders) Bébé Bru SGDG...(original paper label on torso).

Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1884. Value Points: very rare and beautiful face, with painted teeth, and wearing very fine antique costume. $5000/7000

483. Superb French Pique White Ensemble with Soutache Embroidery in the Huret Manner To fit 16” poupée. Of waffle-weave white pique, the ensemble comprises a dress with fitted bodice, rounded neckline with scallop-edged braid, box-pleated sleeves with upturned cuffs, and box-pleated skirt, with pearl button closure at the back; along with a matching flared hip-length cape with double collar, and with a scallop-edged waffle weave petticoat and white cotton petticoat. The dress and cap with richly soutacheembroidery. Excellent condition. French, the style, fit and superb workmanship are indicative of Maison Huret, circa 1860. $700/900

484. Cotton Dress and Undergarments for Petite Bébé To fit child doll about 10”. Five pieces of white cotton garments comprise white cotton dress with tucks, along with four matching pieces of undergarments, and one flannel petticoat. The costumes are presented in an early handkerchief box with gilt embossed edging and engraving of little girl with pull toy lamb and doll.

Excellent condition. Circa 1885. $400/500

485. French Bisque Bébé by Leon Casimir Bru with Original Signed Body

482. Especially Beautiful French Bisque Bébé with Painted Teeth by Leon Casimir Bru 18” (46 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass paperweight eyes with spiral threading and darker blue outer rims, dark eyeliner, mauve blushed eyeshadow, lightly-feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth painted to appear as though slightly parted lips with tips of upper and lower teeth

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12 ½” (32 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate with modeled bosom and shoulderblades, brown glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eyeshadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde lambswool wig over cork pate, French kid body with gusset-jointing at hips and knees, one-piece curved kid 482. upper arms, bisque lower arms and hands. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2 (and circle/dot symbol on head) Bébé Brevete SGDG...(original label on torso). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1880. Value Points: pristine condition of the early period Bru bébé, with beautiful face, sturdiest original labeled body, perfect bisque hands, and with three early dresses, woven lace, socks and leather shoes. The doll is features in the book, The Rose Unfolds, by Rosalie Whyel and Susan Hedrick, pp. 128/129. $10,000/14,000

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486. French White Pique Dress, Petticoat and Chemise with Matching Soutache Embroidery To fit petite 14” lady-bodied doll.

3” shoulders. Of white pique with horizontal ribbing, the dress features square neckline with tatted edging, short sleevelets, fitted waist and skirt with flared front and boxpleated skirt, with attached sash at the waist. The dress and sash 488. have fine soutache embroidery and included are white cotton petticoat and chemise with matching design of soutache embroidery. Excellent condition. French, circa 1860. $700/900

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487. Pair of French Costume Accessories For 17” French poupée. Including sheer white cotton dickey with flared front, rolled collar, and separate very full sleeves with button cuffs. Along with a white cotton dickey with patterned blue collar and matching cuffs with white buttons. Excellent condition.

French, circa 1865. $400/500

488. French Bonnet, Purse and Tussy-Mussy for Poupée For 16”-18” poupées. Including blue velvet shaped bonnet with gilt embellishment and blue feather, ivory silk lining. Bead woven purse with tiny rose design and gilt metal clasp. And gilt ormolu tussy-mussy with wax orange blossom corsage. Excellent condition. Circa 1875. $500/700 487.

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Presented in original paper cardboard box with green paper edging is a white cotton dickey with embroidered flower and tucks, along with chemise with lace edging at neckline and sleeves and tucks at front.

Excellent condition. French, circa 1865. $400/500

490. French Porcelain Poupée with Cobalt Blue Eyes, Rare Body and Boutique Label 18” (46 cm.) Pink-tinted porcelain shoulderhead with plump face, cobalt blue enamel eyes, dark eyeliner, painted all-around lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, unpierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupée body with shapely waist, gusset-jointing at hips, kid-over-wooden jointing at knees, porcelain arms to above the elbows, separately-sculpted fingers. Condition: generally excellent, body especially sturdy.

Comments: French, circa 1860. Value Points: beautiful gleaming complexion with subtle blushing, cobalt eyes, rare original body, antique costume included; the doll has (partly legible) boutique label on front chest indicating address at 70 rue Richelieu in Paris. $4000/5000

491. French Bisque Poupée with Wooden Articulated Body and Bisque Arms and Legs 17” (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate with extra neck articulation allowing head to tilt side to side and forward (as well as classic swivel), blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with pale accented lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, kid-overwooden fully-articulated body with dowel jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, bisque lower arms and legs, bare feet. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1867.Value Points: beautiful eyes complement with softly-blushed complexion, rare wooden body and bisque limbs, with lovely blue silk costume and undergarments. $3000/4000

492. French Accessories for Poupées For 16”-18” poupées. Comprising blue velvet cap with black lace edging and blue silk streamers, woven white mob cap with ruffled edging and blue bow, cream kidskin gloves, pocket watch on silver chain with accessories, and petite leathercovered necessaire with handles containing tiny scissors, thimble and awl. Excellent condition. French, circa 1870. $600/900

493. Two Early Boxes Including Signed Huret Hat Box Each is of firm cardboard, including 4” green covered lidded box for muff, and 5” l. pink oval hat box

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with center column for supporting hat and having original blue stamp “Medaille d’Argent Huret Boulevard de Montmartre Paris...1867” on bottom.

Good condition.

French, circa 1867. $300/400

494. French Bisque Poupée from Au Paradis des Enfants with Original Shop Label

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20” (51 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead with very 493. plump cheeks, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, dark thick eyeliner, painted lashes, lightly-feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with pale accented lips, unpierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid poupée body with gusset jointing at hips, knees, elbows, and stitched and separated fingers, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Au Paradis des Enfants...Mon. Remond...Paris (original boutique label on torso).

Comments: French, circa 1860, the doll was presented in the original luxury doll shop of Au Paradis des Enfants. Value Points: especially beautiful pale complexion is pleasing contrast to the plumply-modeled face. $2500/3500

495. French Accessories for Poupées Including crisp textured cotton cap with blue handmade rick-rack edging and blue embroidery (for larger poupée), along with scalloped edge linen handkerchief, sixsided box with decorative papers, pocket watch, comb. Excellent condition. French, circa 1865. $500/700 495.

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496. German Porcelain Lady Doll with Rare Coiffure 27” (69 cm.) Pink tinted porcelain shoulderhead, oval face, black sculpted hair in center part looped smoothly to back of head and captured in a braid-encircled chignon, painted small blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, blushed cheeks, cloth stitch-jointed body, porcelain lower limbs, painted black shoes, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1860. Value Points: fine luminous porcelain illuminates the softly blushed face, rare coiffure. $1200/1600

497. Rose Patterned Cotton Dress for Huret Era Poupée with Bonnet To fit 17” Huret era poupée. Of textured cotton in a rose and white pattern, the dress features a fitted waist, bodice with cord-edged bretelles, short sleeves and full gathered skirt, pearl button closure at the back. Included is a woven bonnet with silk edging and banding. Excellent condition. French, circa 1860. $400/500 498.

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498. Cotton Day Dress for Lady Doll, and White Shirt with Fancy Tucking For 16” lady doll. The dress of delicate patterned cotton in rose and white designs features a fitted waist, short sleeves gathered at the shoulders, and decorative woven ribbon bands at the hem, waist, front and sleeves, white pearl buttons (small tear in skirt). Along with a white cotton shirt with flared sides, narrow bands of tucking at the front and cuffs, and with zig-zag bands of lace. Excellent condition. French, circa 1860. $400/500

499. German Porcelain Half-Doll by Dressel and Kister with Costume 9” (23 cm.) Waist-up porcelain figure of woman with sculpted cap fitted closely

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to her head with grey hair peeking out at her forehead and nape, painted facial features, head tilted to the side and arms modeled away from body, on cloth hips and legs, bisque lower legs with painted blue stockings and laced shoes, lovely draped coral gown. Condition: generally excellent, one finger tip broken, gown a bit frail. Comments: Germany, Dressel and Kister, circa 1910. Value Points: lovely presentation of the serenely beautiful lady with rare sculpted cap. $800/1100

500. French Antique Dress and Slippers for Huret Era Poupée To fir 17” poupée. Of delicate sheer muslin, the rounded neck gown is edged with ivory velvet at the neckline, sleeves and waist, and is decorated with ruffled skirt tiers accented with velvet bows. Along with matching kidskin slippers. Excellent condition. French, circa 1860. $400/500 499.

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501. Two German Wooden Miniature Dolls with Original Costumes and Child 8” (20 cm.) and 14”. Each is all-wooden doll with one-piece head and torso, black painted hair, painted facial features, single stroke brows, closed mouth, allwooden fully-articulated body with jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, painted shoes. Condition: very good, typical scuffs to facial finish. Comments: Grodnertal, circa 1850, with original paper labels “Russian” and “Egyptian” indicating the costumes. Value Points: the dolls are wearing original costumes, the Egyptian lady carrying small child. Ex-Maureen Popp Collection. $800/1100

502. Two German All-Wooden Dolls in Original Irish and Normandy Costumes 8” (20 cm.) Each is all-wooden doll with one-piece head and torso, black painted hair, painted facial features, single stroke brows, closed mouth, all-wooden

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fully-articulated body with jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, painted shoes.

Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: Grodnertal, circa 1850, with original paper labels “Normandy” and “Irish” indicating the history of their original folklore costumes.

Value Points: the dolls are wearing their original costumes including layered petticoats. $600/900

503. French Paper Mache Child with Little Dolls Mechanical Toy by Theroude 9” (23 cm.) Paper mache head with black enamel eyes, painted features, open mouth, two rows of tiny teeth, paper mache one-piece standing body, kid arms with curved fingers, posed standing on tinplate wheeled base, original costume.

Condition: doll and mechanism excellent, functioning, costume is somewhat worn. Comments: Theroude, circa 1860. Value Points: a charming mechanical toy, the little child holds a tiny wooden doll in each hand, and when wound, glides around and alternately lifts each arm to show the tiny dolls. $2500/3500

504. French Paper Mache Doll with Exceptional Original Folklore Costume 18” (46 cm.) Solid domed paper mache shoulderhead with cut slit in pate for wig insertion, oval face, painted blue eyes, single stroke lashes, painted upper eyeliner, closed mouth with gentle smile, blushed cheeks, original brunette mohair wig with braided chignon and looped braids at ears, kid poupée slender body. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, attributed to Andreas Voit, circa 1850.

Value Points: fine original finish is perfectly preserved, wearing original traditional costume including unusual laced stockings, wonderful coiffure. $2200/2800

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505. French Paper Mache Gentleman with Painted Moustache in Original Traditional Costume 18” (46 cm.) Solid domed paper mache shoulderhead with oval face, painted facial features, round blue eyes, black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, closed mouth, painted moustache, brunette wig in long braid, French kid poupée body. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1850, the doll is wearing original French traditional costume of Brittany with well-detailed embroidery and buttons. $1200/1500

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507. American Carved Wooden Monkey and Zebra from Schoenhut Circus 8” (20 cm.) Each is all-wooden figure with painted details, including brown-face monkey with jointed arms and legs, rope tail, and wearing original costume. And zebra with painted eyes, leather ears, rope tail and jointed neck and legs. Excellent condition. American, Schoenhut, from the Humpty-Dumpty Circus, circa 1915. $500/700

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506. American Wooden Doll by Schoenhut in Original Linen Suit 15” (38 cm.) Carved wooden socket head, painted brown intaglio eyes, black upper eyeliner, white eye dots, accented nostrils, closed mouth with downcast lips, blonde mohair tacked-on wig, all-wooden spring-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, original finish albeit scuffed on nose and cheeks. Marks: Schoenhut Pat. Jan. 17, ‘11 USA & Foreign Countries.

Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1912. Value Points: wistful-faced boy is wearing antique linen suit, socks and shoes. $500/600

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508. American Wooden-Framed “Metallophone” by Schoenhut in Original Box with Instruction Book 12” (30 cm.) A painted yellow wooden fourlegged table has built-on metal xylophone keys at the top, and is presented in original checkered box with wooden mallets. The table has a metal plate “Schoenhut” and original musical instruction booklet. Excellent condition. American, Schoenhut, early 1900s. $400/600

509. Display Horse with Western Saddle 13” (33 cm.) The firm-bodied horse with hide cover has black bead eyes, black mane, leather harness and tooled saddle, saddle blanket.

Excellent condition. $400/500

510. American Wooden Doll as Aviator by Schoenhut 11” (28 cm.) Carved wooden socket head with well-defined facial features, intaglio painted brown eyes, white eye dots, onestroke brows, dark upper eyeliner, closed mouth with downcast lips, Schoenhut wooden spring-jointed body in unusual short height. Condition: all original, facial painting original, costume is firmly-attached with some darkening. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1915, the doll is all-original and likely was a special commissioned work. Value Points: wearing original twill aviator costume with leather belt and tightly-fitted felt/suede aviator cap, with original Schoenhut stand, the doll surely celebrated an early aviation event. $600/800

511. Rare American Brown Complexioned Doll with Flirty Eyes

by P.D. Smith 22” (56 cm.) Composition swivel head on composition shoulderplate, dark brown 511. complexion, brown glass flirty eyes, accented brows, upturned nose, closed mouth in fretful expression, black mohair wig in braids, firmly-stuffed cloth body, brown composition limbs, wearing cotton print dress with matching pantalets, wide ruffled bonnet, leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: American, circa 1920, attributed to Mrs. P.D.

(Edwina) Smith of California, the dolls were made for a short period only, distributed by George C. Salch Co. of San Francisco. Value Points: the wonderfullymodeled doll has flawless complexion, most endearing expression, flirty eyes, original body and costume, and is very rarely found. $3000/4000

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512. German Bisque Portrait of Admiral Dewey by Dressel 12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head portraying adult man with sculpted and painted grey hair and thick moustache, grey glass inset eyes, painted dark lashes, thick brown brows, aquiline nose, accented eye corners, composition and wooden fully jointed body, painted black boots. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 21-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: rare model has choice sculpting and bisque, original body and original blue wool costume with brass buttons, braid, and sword. $1200/1600

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513. French Bisque Doll Portraying a Moustached Man

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15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head of man with lean, elongated head, painted blue eyes, painted lower lashes and upper eyeliner, feathered brows, aquiline nose, closed mouth with painted moustache, with cut pate for wig but also having painted hair in front of ears and at nape, composition and wooden fully-jointed body, gentleman’s costume including top hat. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: D.L. Comments: Damerval & Laffranchy, who in 1910 presented a series of art-character heads; the firm was mentioned in the 1910 article “The Renaissance of the French Doll”.Value Points: uniquely-modeled face with well-defined features. $1400/1800

514. Bisque Portrait Doll of Laughing Gentleman 12” (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted facial features, blue eyes, painted lashes

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and brows, closed mouth modeled as though open in wide smiling expression, two rows of detailed painted teeth, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: maker unknown, circa 1900. Value Points: highly-characterized doll with great expression, antique gentleman’s costume and top hat. $500/700

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14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head with very expressive features, high cheek bones and squared jaw, impressed cheek crinkles, small blue glass eyes, grey slightly modeled brows, painted lashes, closed mouth with accented lips, hint of grey stubble on chin, grey mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1900, although unmarked, the doll is indubitably Simon and Halbig’s 1303 model which was used for a variety of dolls including Native American with sienna complexion, elegantly-dressed French Marquis, brown-complexioned children and scowling society women; variations in complexions, painted or glass eyes, and even size of eye socket cut allowed this multiple use of the model.

Value Points: rare doll with smiling expression and fine quality of bisque, original costume. $4000/5000

516. Rare German Bisque Painted Eye Art Character by Marseille 16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head with highly-impressed features, blue painted intaglio eyes, white eye dots, black and red upper eyeliner, short stroke brows, accented nostril of rounded tip nose, closed mouth modeled in slight smile with row of painted teeth, accented lips, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Germany A 5 M. Comments: Marseille, circa 1910. Value Points: rare model with very choice bisque that emphasizes the laughter crinkles around the painted eyes, wearing wonderful traditional Swedish costume from the village of Rattvik. $4000/5000

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dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, cloth stitchjointed body, kid arms. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: attributed to Simon and Halbig, circa 1880. Value Points: early model has beautiful bisque and eyes, and is wearing original Alsatian costume and coiffe. $1800/2200

519. German Bisque Character Doll, Model 189, by Kestner 15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, small brown glass sleep eyes, inserted brows, painted lower lashes, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, impressed dimples, brunette mohair wig with sidecoiled braids over original plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-

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517. French Presentation Dinner Service in Original Box

by Cuperly, Blondel & Giroux 14” (36 cm.) x 11”. Presented within a wooden box with decorative paper cover having label “Service de Table” and initials C.B.G. is a well-fitted interior with red embossed paper lining and shelved arrangement, containing dinner service for six, comprising plates, cups, saucers, service dishes and tureens, cutlery, knife rests, candlesticks, napkin rings, and menu cards. In perfectly preserved condition, the service has never been removed from presentation box.

French, Cuperly, Blondel and Giroux, circa 1890. $800/1100

518. Early German Bisque Doll in Original Alsatian Costume Attributed to Simon and Halbig 14” (36 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass inset eyes, 518.

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Marks: 189 (head) Germany (body).

Comments: Kestner, circa 1910. Value Points: wonderfullypreserved rare doll with original wig, pate, body and body finish, original costume, rare brows, and very fine bisque and painting. $3000/4000

520. German Bisque Closed Mouth Child Doll, Model 192,

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19” (48 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, dark

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eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, outlined downcast lips, composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, brunette mohair wig, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 192 4. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1892, the firm deposed the model in that year. Value Points: very fine quality of bisque enhances the wide-eyed pouty expression, original body and body finish. $700/900

521. German Bisque Miniature Doll by Kestner in Trunk with Costumes 7” (18 cm.) doll. 10”l. trunk. Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, slightly-parted lips, tiny porcelain teeth, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden balljointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Kestner, circa 1900. Value Points: the doll is presented in her original linen-covered wooden trunk along with various additional costumes and tiny glass baby bottle in original box. $600/800 520.

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Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, his Bébé Teteur, with metal screw attachment, circa 1883. Value Points: rare Bébé Modele articulated body, included is (frail) original silk dress and glass baby bottle in original box. $6000/8000

523. French Bisque “Bleuette” with Trunk, Accessories and Extensive Costumes 11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass eyes, painted lower lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, brunette human hair, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Unis France 71 149 301 1 ¼. Comments: Bleuette presented by Gautier-Languereau from their Semaine de Suzette girl’s magazine, 1920s. Value Points: impeccably preserved with especially pretty face, the doll is presented in her original trunk along with extensive trousseau of 14 original costumes from 1920s-1930s, as well as original slippers, gaiters, additional shoes, original leather boots, wonderful and rare bonnets, basket, beach chair, and with original alog 523. Bleuette cat catalog for Bleuette from 1918. $6000/8000 522. Detail

522. French Bisque Bébé Teteur on Rare Bébé Modele Articulated Body 16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eyeshadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, mouth open in “O” shape, the head containing rubber ball and metal turn screw for Bébé Teteur actions, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French all-wooden body with mortise and tenon jointing at shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees and feet, separately-carved hands. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bru Jne 6 (head).

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525. French Bisque Art Character Doll with Closed Mouth of Early 1900s 22” (56 cm.) Bisque socket head with oval face, small blue glass inset eyes, painted lower lashes, slightly-modeled brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with primly set lips, blushed cheeks, pierced ears, brunette human hair hand-tied wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, wearing magenta silk dress with lace overlay, undergarments, socks and leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, early 1900s, from the era of Renaissance of the French Doll, maker unknown.

Value Points: rare doll with distinctive expression, her complexion enhanced by touches of dewy patina. The doll is featured in the book, The Rose Unfolds, by Rosalie Whyel and Susan Hedrick, page 156. $3000/4000

526. French Bisque “Bleuette” with Original Trunk, Costumes and Ephemera 11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass eyes, real lashes, painted lower lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, brunette human hair, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, one hand replaced. Marks: Unis France

524. French Bisque Portrait of Princess Elizabeth by SFBJ 18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, dark glass sleep and flirty eyes, mohair lashes, painted lower lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with coral-shaded lips, brunette human hair wig in original curls, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: 71 Unis France 149 306 Jumeau 1938 Paris (incised on head). Comments: SFBJ/Unis France, circa 1938, a pair of dolls was made to commemorate a visit to Paris of the young British princesses, Elizabeth and Margaret. The facial model was used exclusively for these dolls. Value Points: rare doll in pristine condition, beautiful complexion, original wig, body and body finish, and wearing original silk dress with embroidered cutwork, wide-brimmed bonnet, undergarments, socks and shoes. $1200/1600 525.

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71 149 301 1 ¼. Comments: Bleuette presented by Gautier-Languereau from their Semaine de Suzette girl’s magazine, 1935. Value Points: the doll is presented in her original trunk along with extensive trousseau of 19 original costumes from 1920s-1940s, as well as original shoes, umbrella, bonnets, beach chair, box with Bleuette label (possibly original box for Bleuette), early ads, shopping bag labeled “Le Trousseau de Bleuette”, and 1930-1931 Bleuette catalog. $6000/8000 526. Bag

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527. AllOriginal German Bisque Child, 1894, by Marseille 18” (46 cm.)

Bisque socket head, blue glass inset eyes, dark painted lashes, dark eyeliner, rose blushed eyeshadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, slightlyparted lips, row of teeth, dimpled chin and philtrum, blonde mohair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: 1894 A.M, 5 dep. Comments: Marseille, circa 1890. Value Points: all original, wearing crisp store costume of rose cotton sateen with lace-edged Bertha collar and wire-framed lace bonnet. $300/400

528. Pair of All-Original German Bisque Dolls in Christmas Gift Box 14” (36 cm.) Each has bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, open mouth, four tiny porcelain teeth, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: made in Germany Floradora A 3/0 M. Comments: Marseille, circa 1900. Value Points: the twin dolls, one with blonde hair in blue ensemble, and one with brunette hair in rose ensemble, are store-original, bedecked with very fancy costumes, hat, and matching shoes and socks, and are presented in holiday box with holly and leaf decorations. $600/800

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529. Victorian Domed Arrangements of Bisque Pair in Floral Garlands 20” (51 cm.) Featuring a pair of bisque figures depicting a Victorian style boy and girl with matching costumes, each arranged upon an ebony wooden base, standing beneath a bower of silk and porcelain flowers, and preserved under glass domes.

Excellent condition. Circa 1900. $600/800

530. German All-Original Closed Mouth Bisque Child by Kestner 14” (36 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead, blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, kid body with gusset-jointing at hips, knees and elbows, bisque lower arms. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: D. Comments: Kestner, circa 1890. Value Points: beautiful eyes, the closed mouth child is wearing store-original rose textured dress with Bertha collar, matching fancy bonnet. $1100/1400

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Box 14” x 11”. A heavy grey/green sample box contains three graduated size bisque shoulderhead dolls portraying an older boy, each with blonde sculpted hair with forehead bangs, painted wistful facial features, sculpted bodice and blue bow tie, muslin body, bisque lower arms and legs. Comments: Germany, Hertwig, circa 1914. The dolls were shown in the 1914 Hertwig 50th Anniversary catalog as model 217, offered in twelve sizes. The Hertwig factory sample boxes had 533. been preserved in secret archives until their auction from the original Hertwig family in 2000. Value Points: well-preserved important relic from original archives. $1200/1800

532. German Sample Box of Bisque Bonnet Dolls by Hertwig 4 ½” (11 cm.) -10” dolls. 14” x 11” box. Five bisque shoulderhead dolls in graduated size are arranged within a blue heavy cardboard sample box, each with modeled green-brimmed white bonnet over long flowing blonde curls, modeled bodice with green edging, painted facial features, red muslin body, bisque lower arms and legs; the largest model has original crepe paper bows on bonnet. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Hertwig, circa 1914, the model appeared in the 1914 Hertwig 50th Anniversary catalog as “nanking puppen” model, available in nine sizes. The Hertwig factory sample boxes had been preserved in secret archives until their auction from the original Hertwig family in 2000. Value Points: important documentary treasures from the important German firm. $2000/3000 532.

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533. German Bisque Smiling Character by Hertwig 8” (20 cm.) Bisque socket head with highly-characterized expression, very deeply-sculpted large blue painted eyes, black and brown upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with wide beaming smile, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Hertwig, circa 1910, likely a prototype that was never put in production; the model was presented in a 2001 Theriault’s auction of the Hertwig archives that had been preserved by the Hertwig family until that date; no other examples are known to exist. Value Points: rare model with captivating expression, especially fine sculpting of eyes, antique costume. $600/800

534. German Sample Card of Bisque “Charakter-Puppen”

by Hertwig 4” (10 cm.) -9” dolls, 12” x 17” card.

Fifteen dolls representing four different child characters, each constructed with one-piece waist-up torso and head, including two boys and two girls, each with sculpted hair, painted facial features, muslin arms with bisque hands, muslin lower torso with white bisque stockings and painted blue or yellow shoes. Comments: Germany, Hertwig, circa 1910, the set was offered in the 1914 Hertwig 50th Anniversary catalog described as “Charakter-Puppen” and with official trademark registrations 436 727 and 436 728 which described “dressable doll, up to hips consisting of solid clothes”, available in ten sizes.

The Hertwig factory sample boxes had been preserved in secret archives until their auction from the original Hertwig family in 2000. Value Points: very rare presentation indicating the size and style variations of these dolls. $3000/4000 534.

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by Hertwig 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 eggmobile 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. $2000/3000

536. German Sample Box of All-Bisque Animal People

by Hertwig 2” (5 cm.) -3 ½”. 11” x 11” box. Twenty-eight all-bisque figures of personified animals, each with brightly colored sculpted costume and loosely attached nodder head, including family of bears, family of frogs, 536.

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family of bunnies, family of piggies, family of dogs, family of elephants, and family of chickens including rooster dad. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Hertwig, circa 1920, the figures are each still attached to original sample box with inventory numbers for each. The Hertwig factory sample boxes had been preserved in secret archives until their auction from the original Hertwig family in 2000. Value Points: the importance of the historical set is rivaled by its delightful and imaginative figures. $2000/3000

537. German Bisque Character, Model 410, with Double Row of Teeth by Marseille 11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head with chubby dimpled cheeks, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, short brushstroked brows, open mouth with two rows of porcelain teeth, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition and wooden balljointed toddler body with side-hip jointing, nicely costumed. Marks: Germany 410 3/0. Comments: 538.

Marseille, circa 1913, the model was commissioned by Robert Maaser from that firm. Value Points: rare model with wonderful expression, impressed cheek dimples, double row of teeth with (working) retractable movement of lower row when the doll is lying down. The doll is featured in the book, The Rose Unfolds, by Rosalie Whyel and Susan Hedrick, page 177. $700/900

538. Wonderful German All-Bisque Googly, 131, by Kammer and Reinhardt 9” (23 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, brown glass sleep and side-glancing googly eyes, painted curly lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with watermelon-slice shaped smile, brunette mohair bobbed wig, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs with starfish-shaped fingers and bare feet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 131 - 21 (head) Germany 2126 - 21 (torso). Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt from their art character series, circa 1916. Value Points: rarest of the desirable 131 googlies is this all-bisque doll, in fine larger size, and wearing wonderful antique costume. The doll is featured in the book, The Rose Unfolds, by Rosalie Whyel and Susan Hedrick, page 233. $3000/4000

539. Grand-Sized German All-Bisque Kewpie with Glass Side-Glancing Eyes 17” (43 cm.) All-bisque Kewpie with solid dome, flat-cut neck socket that accommodates to upper torso for stringing, pronounced sculpting of forelock and topknot curls, brown glass side-glancing eyes, painted

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upper lashes, short stroke brows, button-shaped nose, closed mouth with beaming smile that forms two laughter creases in cheeks, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs, starfish-shaped hands, one-piece torso and legs. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: K made in Germany. Comments: Germany, maker unknown, designed as store display piece, 1920s.Value Points: captivating size of the beloved favorite Kewpie, with glass sideglancing googly eyes and well-modeled hair. $3000/4000

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of head and forelock tendrils, intaglio dark blue painted eyes with prominent black pupils, black and incised upper eyeliner, short feathered brows, closed mouth with downcast pouty expression, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 7760 Heubach (sunburst) Germany.

Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912. Value Points: the rarely found model has wonderfully appealing facial expression enhanced by chubby cheeks and chin, choice bisque and painting. $1800/2400

543. German Bisque Painted Eye Character, 7647, by Gebruder Heubach 16” (41 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, blonde sculpted boyish hair with forelock curls, intaglio tiny dark blue eyes with white eye dots, black upper eyeliner, short

540. German Sample Box of All-Bisque Wedding Couples

by Hertwig 1 ½” (4 cm.) -3” figures. 15” x 9 ½” box. Twelve all-bisque bride and groom couples are arranged with their original grey/green Hertwig factory sample box. The couples are arranged with variations of sculpted and painted costumes; in some the groom holds top hat. One unusual variation is a mouse wedding couple being accompanied by two youthful mice attendants. Condition: generally excellent, one man’s head missing. Comments: Germany, Hertwig, circa 1910. The Hertwig factory sample boxes had been preserved in secret archives until their auction from the original Hertwig family in 2000.Value Points: wonderful view of the variations on a theme created by Hertwig, each with original factory inventory label. $800/1200

541. German Cloth Caricature Dolls as Bride and Groom from Kammer and Reinhardt 13” (33 cm.) Each is of padded stockinette over wire armature and with wooden feet, having stitched and painted facial features. Condition: generally excellent, some light dustiness. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, a series of caricature dolls representing various activities or occupations were presented in the firm’s 1912 catalog.Value Points: the bride and groom from the series have especially expressive faces, he winking, she glancing away, and each is carrying bridal bouquet. $400/500

542. German Bisque Character, Model 7760, with Puzzled Expression, by Gebruder Heubach 17” (43 cm.) Pink tinted bisque socket head with solid dome, sculpted and painted light brown hair in short boyish fashion with well-detailed sculpting curls at back 541.

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stroke brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth in laughing expression with shaded lips, defined tongue tip, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 6 Heubach (sunburst) 7647 Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912. Value Points: rarer model with superb detail of sculpting especially laughter lines around the eyes and mouth. The doll is featured in the book, The Rose Unfolds, by Rosalie Whyel and Susan Hedrick, page 211. $600/800

solid dome, sculpted short blonde hair with curly forelock, intaglio blue-painted eyes in narrow eye sockets as though squinting from laughter, thin black upper eyeliner, one-stroke angled brows, accented nostrils of rounded nose, closed mouth modeled in a joyful laughing expression, two beaded lower teeth, shaded lips, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: 7745 Germany Heubach (sunburst mark).

Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912. Value Points: very rare model has extraordinary detail of sculpting including “stick-out” ears, laughter furrows around the eye corners, deeply impressed cheek and mouth dimples, wonderful fat rolls at the back neck, finest bisque and painting. The doll appears in the book, The Rose Unfolds, by Rosalie Whyel and Susan Hedrick, page 210. $3000/4000

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545. Rare and All Original German Paper Mache Lady Doll

by Cuno and Otto Dressel

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23” (58 cm.) Paper mache shoulderhead turned to the side, modeled bosom, oval face and strong elongated throat, blue glass inset eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, painted lower lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips in gently smiling expression, blonde mohair wig in original up-swept fashion, original muslin torso and upper limbs, paper mache arms to above the elbows with painted white gloves and bracelets, paper mache lower legs with painted white ribbed stockings and black boots with green scalloped edging, wearing original costume. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: Cuno and Otto Dressel, circa 1890, the firm presented the doll in both bisque and paper mache, and with smiling or serious expression. Value Points: rare model especially in this finely-preserved manner, with unusual original painted gloves and boots.

Ex-collection Doris Hupp. $1800/2200

546. German Bisque Child as Taufling Baby with Surprise

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13” (33 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, slightly-parted lips, row of tiny teeth, brunette mohair wig, attached on original carton form to present as taufling baby.

Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: Germany, circa 1890. Value Points: the taufling child is wrapped in embroidered linen with burgundy ribbons, matching cap; when the base is pulled down, the interior is revealed with red silk lining and a silverplate and gilt set of knife, 547.

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fork and spoon; the doll was likely created as a baby shower gift. $800/1000

547. German Bisque Character Baby with Attached Baby Bottle 13” (33 cm.) Solid domed bisque head with flanged neck, lightly tinted baby hair, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, tinted brows, open mouth, one lower tooth, cloth baby body with stitchjointing, celluloid hands, antique costume.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: HS (intertwined). Comments: Herm Steiner, circa 1920. Value Points: the doll has attached baby bottle in right hand, with which it was originally marketed. $400/500

548. French Etrennes Presentation Card with Wonderful Toy Foods and Bisque Chef 21” (53 cm.) x 13” card. 13” doll. A heavy card stock presentation card has decorative paper brick border to match the hearth brick, and offers an incredible display of paper mache foods and delicacies, along with a hearth, wooden bin, pots and pans, wooden tools, and a bisque head chef with painted facial features, closed mouth, brunette human hair wig, and five-piece paper mache body, wearing chef ’s uniform (the doll is marked “Masson, Lorraine A.L. & Co No. 0 Limoges” for Lanternier).

In pristine unplayed with condition, the presentation displays were popular as Etrennes gifts during the early 20th century, and toy and department stores vied with each other in preparing the most dramatic and eye-catching examples.

This rare set offers wonderful breads, desserts, tarts, quiches, ham loaves, and more, along with the bisque head chef.

Circa 1915. $3000/4000

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549. German Bisque Three-Faced Character Doll

by Carl Bergner Representing Three Ethnicities 13” (33 cm.) A bisque socket head enclosed at the sides and the back with a cardboard hood has three different faces that are alternately revealed when the brass knob at the top is turned: an ebony black face with crying expression, brown glass eyes, closed mouth with modeled tongue, sculpted tears; white face with slightly smiling expression, brown glass eyes, and closed mouth; and a light brown-complexioned face with modeled shut eyes and closed mouth. The hood is attached to a composition shoulderplate, muslin covered carton torso with pull-string “mama” crier, muslin upper legs, composition lower arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent, slight paint rub on chin of brown face. Marks: C.B. (in circle on shoulderplate) 450 dep (on top of heads). Comments: Carl Bergner, with original bisque faces by Bahr and Proschild, circa 1892. Value Points: extremely rare variation of the multiface doll with beautiful expressions and complexions, original body. $1600/1900

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peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, bare feet, including brown-complexioned girl with dark brown glass eyes, closed mouth, black painted brows, antique costume; and light brown-complexioned doll with tiny glass bead eyes and closed mouth, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, the larger is attributed to Kestner, circa 1885. Value Points: rare models with flawless and lovely complexions. $500/700

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551. German Black-Complexioned Bisque Child, 34.28, by Gebruder Kuhnlenz 20” (51 cm.) Bisque socket head with matte-finish black complexion, black glass sleep eyes, painted black brows with decorative glaze, distinctive pointy tip nose, open mouth with four teeth, black mohair wig, composition and wooden black ball-jointed body, nicely costumed.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 34.28. Comments: Gebruder Kuhnlenz, circa 1890. Value Points: very fine flawless complexion enhances the expressive features.

The doll is featured in the book, The Rose Unfolds,

by Rosalie Whyel and Susan Hedrick, page 201. $1100/1300

552. German Mechanical Pull-Toy “At The Parade” by Zinner and Sohne 14” (36 cm.) h. 11”l. Standing upon a wooden wheeled platform with decorative paper covers are two bisque dolls, arranged as though parade style, each with bisque head, glass eyes, wooden block torso, wire upper arms and carved wooden hands; including light browncomplexioned man with wide beaming smile, fancy costume and top hat holding a guitar, and white-face clown with facial decorations, in jester costume and cap, holding bells. When pulled along, their heads turn merrily side-to-side and they move their arms to play guitar or ring bells. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: Germany, Zinner and Sohne, circa 1890.

Value Points: rare model from that firm with delightful and merry activity. $1800/2300

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553. Rare German Black-Complexion Bisque Character with Intaglio Eyes by Recknagel 19” (48 cm.) Bisque socket head with ebony black complexion, intaglio-sculpted brown side-glancing painted eyes, black upper eyeliner and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth modeled as though open with defined tongue and two lower teeth, black mohair wig, black composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: R X - 5. Comments: Theodore

Recknagel, circa 1910, his design for intaglio eyes was registered in 1911 although few dolls credited to his firm were modeled with these expensive-to-create sculpted eyes. Value Points: rare model with flawless complexion, very fine detail of eye sculpting. The doll is featured in the book, The Rose Unfolds, by Rosalie Whyel and Susan Hedrick, page 214. $1700/2300

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556. German All-Bisque “Tynie Baby” by Horsman in Cradle 6” (15 cm.) All-bisque baby with solid dome and swivel head, painted baby hair, tiny blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, accented nostrils, closed mouth with tiny pouty expression, bisque torso and loop-jointed bent bisque arms and legs, bare feet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: c.1924 E.I. Horsman Germany 35.

Comments: Tynie Baby, circa 1924, the model was offered by Horsman in various styles, sizes and materials. Value Points: most endearing little baby is wearing original antique costume and is presented in fitted wooden cradle with additional costumes. $700/900 554.

554. German Bisque Character Infant with Expressive Features, Unknown Maker 16” (41 cm.) l. 15” circ. Solid domed head with flanged neck, sculpted brown baby hair, small blue glass sleep eyes, short painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, muslin stitch-jointed baby body, composition hands.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: PIII (nape) 172-36 (rim of flange). Comments: Germany, circa 1920, maker unknown. Value Points: rare doll with finest bisque, modeling and painting, wearing lovely antique costume. $800/1100

555. All-Bisque He-bee From Original Design

by Charles Twelvetrees 3 ½” (9 cm.) One-piece bisque head and torso, solid dome bald pate, painted O-shaped large blue eyes, downcast lips, jointed bisque arms and legs, painted blue slippers. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: RMB (black script initials under shirt). Comments: later artist rendition of the Twelvetrees designed He-bee. Value Points: delightful tiny size, unknown in the original production, is presented with padded pillow. $200/300 556.

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557. German Bisque Character, Model 220, by Kestner with Toddler Body 18” (46 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 over plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing, nice antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K made in Germany 14 JDK 220. Comments: Kestner, circa 1912. Value Points: the rarely-found model has exemplary bisque, enhancing the wellcharacterizing gentle expression, original wig, pate, toddler body and body finish. The doll is featured in the book, The Rose Unfolds, by Rosalie Whyel and Susan Hedrick, page 216. $1800/2200

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558. Rare German Closed Mouth Character with Defined Forelock Curl by Kestner 16” (41 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, blonde brushstroked painted hair with modeled definition of forelock curl at center forehead, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, short feathered brows, rounded nose with accented nostrils, closed mouth modeled as though open with pale outlined lips, impressed dimples at lip corners and cheeks, composition bent limb baby body, antique costume.

Condition: generally excellent, arms repainted. Marks: JDK made in Germany 12. Comments: Kestner, circa 1912. Value Points: among the rarest of the Kestner character models as few examples of the very beautiful dolls are known to exist. $2500/3500 557.

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559. Petite Sonneberg Bisque Doll with Closed Mouth 8” (20 cm.) Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, bright blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with downcast lips, unpierced ears, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden balljointed body.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 76 4/0. Comments: Sonneberg, maker unknown, circa 1885.

Value Points: most charming expression with wide bright blue eyes, choice bisque, rare to find in this petite size, original antique costume of patterned silk. $800/1000

560. Petite Antique Rose Silk Dress and Bonnet To fit child doll about 6”-7”. Of delicate rose silk, the dropped waist dress is accented with ivory silk sash and lace at the neckline.

Along with petticoat, pantalets, and woven bonnet with rose silk trim; frail blonde mohair wig is included.

Excellent condition. Circa 1890. $300/400

561. French Bisque Poupée Attributed to Jumeau with Trunk and Trousseau 17” (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass inset eyes with spiral 560.

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threading and dark iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, light brown mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupée body with gusset-jointing at hips, knees, and elbows. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, attributed to Jumeau,

circa 1870. Value Points: with beautiful face, the poupée is wearing original silk ensemble of coral and pink, carrying bone-handled fringed parasol, and owns her original trunk with paper label of Mon. Censier, along with an extensive trousseau of gowns, undergarments, bonnets and accessories. $6000/8000

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Groom, Bride, two Bridesmaids, two Flower Girls, Best Man, Minister, Ring Bearer and a blonde haired young flower bearer clearly designed as Shirley Temple. Value Points: the collection is wonderfullypreserved, each doll wearing its original costume, and with accessories such as floral bouquets.

Included is 1935 paper doll book drawn by Lucille Webster with very similar costumes. $3000/4000

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562. American Cloth Dolls Depicting the Wedding of Clark Gable and Carole Lombard by Blossom Doll 17” (43 cm.) -30”. Each is all cloth with firmly-shaped pressed sateen face, printed facial features, painted eyes, attached lashes, dark eyeshadow, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, stitch-jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Blossom Doll Co. (labels on costumes). Comments: Blossom Doll Co. 1930s, the dolls are said to represent the wedding of Clark Gable and Carol Lombard. The collection of ten dolls includes 562. Paper doll bo ok

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563. Italian Felt Child Doll in Splendid Costume and Feathered Bonnet by Lenci 18” (46 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, pale blue side-glancing eyes, grey eyeshadow, painted curly lashes, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Lenci (feet). Comments: Lenci, circa 1940, the later-issue taller 300 model, marketed as BH 55, with original organdy costume trimmed with red felt in a window-pane design, felt rose at her waist and around the skirt ruffles, red felt feathered sun bonnet, two petticoats (one with hoop) and pantalets of ruffled-edge organdy, red felt shoes, lace fingerless gloves. Value Points: beautifully-preserved doll with especially pretty hair, wonderful felt flowers on costume. $1400/1800

565. 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 eyeshadow, 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. $1600/1900 563.

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features, painted round blue side-glancing eyes, curly upper lashes, accented nostrils, closed mouth with beaming smile, row of painted teeth, carrot-red auburn wig in bobbed style, felt and muslin body with firmly-stuffed torso, jointed arms, floppy legs, original vibrant pink tunic with richly embroidered details in the peasant style, brown slacks, green felt high boots with embroidered detail, tall brown hat, and carrying decorated wooden vodka bottle. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Lenci, from the rare early fetish series, this model described as “Boris”, model 275 in the 1926 catalog. Value Points: very rare model with wonderfully characterized face, highly detailed costume, red hair. $1100/1400

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566. Italian Felt Character Boy as Russian Cossack, 300 Series, by Lenci 17” (43 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, green side-glancing eyes, brown lower eyeshadow, dark upper eyeliner, curly upper lashes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, bright red mohair wig, jointed arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Lenci, 300 model series of children in nationality, circa 1930. Value Points: wonderfully-preserved Lenci boy in Cossack Russian costume with rare eye color and red hair, has superb embroidery on jacket and boots, with fleeced hat and gloves captured inside his cord tied waist band. $1600/1900

567. Italian Felt Character “Boris” by Lenci with Superb Costume and Accessory 10” (25 cm.) Felt swivel head, unusual flat-cut chin of very broad face with plump cheeks, impressed facial

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drummer boy appeared in the 1930 Lenci catalog as model 300/7.Value Points: wistful-faced child has well-defined facial features, and is wearing wonderful felt uniform in blue, cream and yellow with black buttons on his shirt front and thigh-high leggings, and with wooden drum and drum stick. $2200/2500

569. Italian Felt Character Doll by Lenci, Model 300, in Swedish Costume 17” (43 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, brown side-glancing eyes, grey eyeshadow, brown curly lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lower lip, brown mohair wig with side-coiled braids, jointed felt arms and legs.

Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: Lenci made in Italy (original stitched-on cloth label).

Comments: Lenci, circa 1930, 300 series.Value Points: well-preserved model with well-detailed Swedish costume enhanced with appliques and embroideries, especially fine embroideries on cap. $1100/1500

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568. Italian Felt Character, Drummer Boy in Parade Costume, Model 300, by Lenci 17” (43 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, brown side-glancing eyes, grey eyeshadow, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lower lips, dark blonde mohair wig, felt jointed arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Lenci, the

10” (25 cm.) Firmly-stuffed velvet doll with felt costume of parade soldier, features ruddy face, pronounced shaped nose, painted side-glancing eyes, applied moustache, stitched-on bright felt uniform in red and yellow, with epaulets, gaiters, and blue cordwrapped hat. Condition: very good, some dustiness.

Marks: Pickitoop Toys (reg trade mark) made in England Dean’s Rag Book (right foot) Sam re. des. 807504 ...Dean’s Rag Book, Copyright 1935 Anglia Films Ltd...”.

Comments: English, Dean’s Rag, circa 1935. Value Points: rare to find cloth studio character with intriguing labels. $300/500 570.

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571. Italian Composition “Prosperity Baby” by Lenci 15” (38 cm.) Composition socket head with sculpted short tan baby hair, painted large brown eyes, dark upper eyeliner, painted lashes, dot brows, rounded nose with accented nostrils, tiny closed mouth, cloth torso and jointed composition limbs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Lenci, circa 1930, the model was introduced as “Prosperity Baby”.Value Points: rare little wide-eyed doll is wearing factory original costume, wonderful painting of eyes, sculpting detail includes dimpled knees. $700/900

572. Italian Composition Art Doll by Burgarella 24” (61 cm.) All-composition doll with socket head, very plump cheeks, painted brown eyes, pronounced brown eyeliner, brown eyeshadow, one-stroke brows, tiny closed mouth with primly-set lips, fine brunette human hair wig, jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees. Condition: very good, little nose rub and possible retouch on fingers. Comments: Burgarella, circa 1930, Rome, Italy, the luxury-based dolls were imported to the US by Hoest and Henderson in 1929; their production lasted less than a decade due to their luxury costs.Value Points: rare and sought after doll with most artistic painting, costumed in dress with yellow felt yoke, border, applique flowers, and with matching double-brimmed yellow felt bonnet with cascading felt flowers and vines, undergarments. $1200/1500 572.

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573. German Porcelain Doll as Gentleman in Antique Costume 17” (43 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead of gentleman with black sculpted short hair having tendrils of curls around his face, slightly pink tinted complexion, defined eye sockets, black and red upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, closed mouth, sculpted ears, kid gusset-jointed body, bisque hands. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: especially well-detailed modeling of features. $700/900

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“the dolls were acquired from three sisters living in the French Colonial City of Puebla, East of Mexico City. The sisters dressed and made many medieval and classical styles. The 3 sisters never married.”

The style of costumes are likely influenced by its surroundings as Puebla is noted for its magnificent Baroque architecture.

Value Points: an extraordinary collection, the couturier quality of the costumes is amazingly detailed and of finest fabrics, and the entire collection is wonderfully preserved. $8000/12,000 574. Man

574. Extraordinary Presentation of Miniature Bisque and Wooden Dolls in 18th Century Style Costumes 5” (13 cm.) -8”. The collection comprises 31 various dolls each wearing extraordinary costumes designed in the 18th century style, of silks, lace, metallic trims, velvet and such. Included are 16 bisque shoulderhead dolls depicting formally-dressed ladies, and one featured as an angel; 2 porcelain head dolls, 13 carved wooden head dolls with wonderfully-sculpted hair mostly depicting gentlemen of the court or knights. Also there are 40 additional outfits (21 of them arranged on metal forms), 40 hats, 5 masks, 10 pairs of shoes, and various armament including 7 halberds, axe, helmets, and a chain mail shirt and hood.

Condition: generally excellent. Comments: dolls are German, 1840-1880; the presentation appears to date from the late 1800s. According to Museum notes, 574. Detail

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576. Superb Quartet of Hungarian Felt Dolls in Traditional Costumes

by Margit Szerelemhegyi 16” (41 cm.) Each is of pressed felt with swivel head, painted facial features, mohair wig, firm cloth body with jointing at shoulders and hips, and each is wearing intricately-detailed traditional folk costume of Hungarian regions. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: from the studio workshop of Margit Szerelemhegyi (“Marga”) of Budapest, likely presented at the 1939 New York World’s Fair according to the Museum, which acquired the dolls from their original owner who had preserved them since that time. Each doll has a special feature indicative of its region, and each is notable for outstanding detail of construction including coiffe, footwear and accessories. Value Points: the artist-made cloth dolls, nearing their century mark, are remarkably store-fresh. The dolls are featured and discussed in the book, The Rose Unfolds, by Rosalie Whyel and Susan Hedrick, page 81. $3500/4500

577. French All-Leather Doll with Original Paper Label and Box 10” (25 cm.) Firmly-stuffed all-brown leather doll has stitched-on leather cover over muslin form, shaped facial features including nose, chin and tiny mouth, defined neck, cut-out eye sockets with applied pupils, painted brows, black wiry hair, hand-stitched leather body. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: for the French market, late-19th century, the doll was designed to represent native women of the French Martinique Islands. An article about the dolls appeared in the French journal L’illustration at that time.

Value Points: the doll is wearing original costume with stitched-on paper label ink script labeled “poupée

575. French Paper Mache Poupée in Original Turkish Costume 16” (41 cm.) Solid domed paper mache shoulderhead, black painted pate under black mohair wig, painted blue outlined eyes, single stroke brows, closed mouth, kid poupée body with shapely waist. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1850.Value Points: the early doll is wearing its original exotic costume in the Turkish court style with silk harem pants, silk twill vest with gold edging, sash, slippers with paillettes, and jewelry. $1200/1400 576.

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de la Martinique...” and is preserved in original bentwood lidded box. $800/1000

578. French Bisque Artistic Doll with Original Folk Costume of Montenegro 17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head with slender facial modeling, elongated throat, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with painted teeth, brunette mohair wig, adult composition body with jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: J.E. Masson SC Lorraine No. 2 A.L. & Co Limoges (head) Ligue du Jouet Française (paper label), also ink signed Montenegro on

label. Comments: Lanternier, circa 1918, the model was designed by the French artist Masson from a series of art character models. Value Points: signed early 20th-century French artist doll has original paper label, original Turkish costume including embroidered and jewel trimmed coronet and vest. $700/900

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legs with painted shoes and stockings, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 110 c. 1916 (smiling model “Vivi”) 110 c. 1920 (O-shaped mouth “Mimi). Comments: designed by the American artist, Jeanne Orsini, circa 1920. Value Points: delightfully expressive features on the rarely found dolls. $900/1200 579.

579. German Bisque Character, Model 1430, Designed by Jeanne Orsini 21” (53 cm.) Painted bisque head with flanged neck depicting plump-faced child, small blue glass sleep eyes, brown eyeshadow and liner, lightly-tinted brows, tiny nose, open mouth with outlined lips, two porcelain upper teeth, deeply-impressed dimples at lip corners, blonde human hair, chubby muslin body, composition arms.

Condition: generally excellent, fingernails painted on hands. Marks: 1430 copr. by Jeanne Orsini Germany. Comments: Germany, designed by the American artist Jeanne Orsini and created in Germany under commission from George Borgfeldt, 1920s; the doll was also produced in shoulderhead variation as model 1423. Value Points: rare model with wonderful expression, beautifully-preserved original complexion, antique costume. $600/900

580. Pair, German All-Bisque Character Dolls Designed by Jeanne Orsini 5” (13 cm.) Each is all-bisque with one-piece bisque head and torso, blue glass eyes, mohair wig, jointed arms with pointing finger on right hand, jointed

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581. American Artist Studio Portrait Doll of Sylvia Newell by Dewees Cochran 12” (30 cm.) All latex composition with socket head having well-defined modeling of features, blue eyes, brown lower eyeliner, black upper eyeliner, applied lashes, single stroke brows, closed mouth with edges of lips forming into smiling creases into the cheeks, brunette human hair, five-piece original body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Dewees Cochran ‘63 (neck).

Comments: Dewees Cochran, the celebrated 581. Photograph NIADA artist created this one-of-a-kind portrait doll of young Sylvia Newell in 1963; a photograph of the actual young child who was its model is included. Value Points: especially fine example of Cochran work, the doll is wearing its original costume and has important provenance. $1800/2300

582. American Artist Studio Doll “Lisbeth” by Dewees Cochran

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13” (33 cm.) All latex composition with socket head depicting a smiling child, very small painted blue upper-glancing eyes, brown and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with row of painted teeth, impressed cheek dimples, blonde human hair, jointing at shoulders and hips.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Dewees Cochran (head). Comments: Dewees Cochran, circa 1972, the doll has original hand-inked NIADA certificate indicating the doll’s name of Lisbeth and that she was one of only 5 made, issued in 1972. Value Points: beautifully-preserved doll is wearing her original white eyelet dress, undergarments, socks and shoes. $1200/1500

583. American Artist Studio Doll of Young Boy by Dewees Cochran

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12” (30 cm.) All latex composition with socket head, painted dark blue eyes in well-defined sockets, black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, closed mouth with extended center line, brunette human hair, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: DC (head). Comments: Dewees Cochran, NIADA artist, circa 1950s. Value Points: wonderfullypreserved example of the celebrated artist’s work, with very expressive features and wearing original costume and kidskin moccasins. $800/1100 582.

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584. German Bisque Character Doll, Model 127, Resembling the Effanbee Patsy

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18” (46 cm.) Solid domed bisque head with flat-cut neck socket that accommodates to composition torso dowel, sculpted short brown bobbed hair and hands, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, 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, nicely costumed.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 127 Germany. Comments: Germany, circa 1928, the doll bears uncanny resemblance to Effanbee’s Patsy model. Value Points: seldom found doll with excellent detail of modeling and bisque. $1200/1500

585. German Bisque Character, Model 125, by Mystery Maker 12” (30 cm.) Solid 586. domed bisque socket head, sculpted tan/brown baby hair, large blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, tinted brows, rounded button nose, open mouth, two porcelain upper teeth, composition baby body, wearing antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 125/2 ½ Germany.

Comments: Germany, maker unknown, later 1920s. Value Points: the family of bisque dolls, including model 127 resembling Patsy, model 126 resembling Skippy, and this model 125 resembling Patsy Baby and their connection to the Patsy family composition dolls of Effanbee remains an intriguing mystery. $800/1000 585.

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588. Rare 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 mouth with shaded and accented lips, muslin body, composition limbs, peach crepe dress, undergarments, shoes, stockings. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Copr by Grace C. Rockwell Germany 1397/30.

Comments: Germany, circa 1925, from a series of American artistdesigned dolls commissioned by George Borgfeldt from German doll firms; the model was marketed as “Betty Jean” (later copyrighted as “Pretty Peggy”). Value Points: few examples of the rare wide-eyed model are known to exist. $1800/2200

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586. Russian Composition Pinocchio in Original Box 16” (41 cm.) Composition head with bald pate except black yarn tuft at crown, pronounced nose, painted features, dot eyes, single stroke brows, closed mouth with beaming smile, firmly-stuffed torso and upper limbs, carved wooden lower legs, painted red shoes, original costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (original paper label on doll indicating Pinocchio name in Russian). Comments: caricature doll of the storybook figure, 1930s. Value Points: rare to find doll, perfectly preserved in unplayed with condition in original box. $500/700

587. Three American Cloth Character Mice from “Cinderella” by Charlotte Clark for Walt Disney 8” (20 cm.) -10” Each is of light brown stockinette with stitch-shaped face, stitched-on stockinette ears with rayon lining, applied white felt eyes with black pupils, red velvet nose, stitched thin line mouth, yarn tuft of hair peeking from attached cap, firmly-stuffed body, stitched-on limbs, four finger hands, two with stitched-on shoes and she barefoot, each with long tail. Condition: very good (two smaller) fair/good with wear to stockinette at back (larger). Marks: Charlotte Clark Creation, Made Especially for Walt Disney C.W.D. Productions (cloth tag on two). Comments: designed by Charlotte Clark for the Walt Disney production of Cinderella, 1950, the mice are Gus and Jaq from the film.

Value Points: rare characters, each with original simple costume, and each with special feature such as little boy with one tooth, and little girl with finger in mouth. $600/800 588.

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its head “yes” or “no”. Excellent condition, paw pads are replaced. Germany, Schuco, circa 1925.

Included is a photo of the original owner. $400/500

591. German Felt Character “Golliwog” by Steiff 14” (35 cm.) All-felt doll with firmly-pressed black felt swivel head, stitched-on felt eyes with black bead centers, shaped nose, stitched mouth and teeth, black mohair stitched-on wig, firmly-stuffed body with plump torso, disc-jointed arms and legs, the costume of red felt trousers, white shirt front, blue jacket, and with black leather laced boots. Condition: structurally excellent, one small tear at back lower jacket, head excellent, jacket and shirt dusty, finish on boots worn. Marks: Steiff

589. American Cloth Doll from Milwaukee W.P.A. with Additional Labeled Costumes 17” (43 cm.) All-cloth muslin doll with flat-dimensional face, painted facial features with simple blue circle eyes, nostril dots, and smiling lips, black yarn hair, stitch-jointed limbs. sewn-on black shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Milwaukee W.P.A. handicraft project doll, 1930s Depression era. Value Points: included with the dolls are five costumes, most of which are labeled “W.P.A. Handcraft Project, Sponsored by Milwaukee County and State Teacher College”; the costumes are perfectly stylish of the era and wonderfully preserved. $1200/1500

590. German Mohair Yes-No Teddy Bear by Schuco 20” (51 cm.) Firmly-stuffed teddy bear of short golden mohair, amber glass eyes, stitched nose and mouth, jointed arms and legs, and with tail which when moved up and down or side to side, causes the teddy to nod 590. Photograph

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(original button in ear). Comments: Steiff, the Golliwog model, based upon the illustrations in Florence Kate Upton’s storybooks, was produced by Steiff in seven sizes between 1909-1919. Value Points: rare early Steiff character with imaginative details. $1200/1500

wooden toddler body jointed at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1299 Simon & Halbig. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1900. Value Points: charming dimpled rosycheeked child is wearing well-detailed velvet and cotton folk costume. $600/800

593. Italian Felt Caricature Animal Dolls in Original Costumes by Cresla

592. German Bisque Character, Model 1299,

by Simon and Halbig in Folk Costume 10” (25 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass eyes, painted lashes and brows, open mouth, two upper porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig, composition and

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16” (41 cm.) Each is firmly-stuffed all-felt caricature figure of Mr. or Mrs. Fox with applique facial features, he designed as though licking his chops, and she with shy expression, wire armature felt-covered bodies allowing standing pose. Condition: generally excellent, somewhat dusty, few moth holes. Marks: Made in Italy, Creazioni Cresla Firenze (paper tag). Comments: Cresla, circa 1930s, the firm specialized in amusing caricature figures inspired by popular culture icons of its era. Value Points: the Fox family pair are wearing their original felt and cotton costumes, each with long swishy-fringe felt tail, she with parasol, he with hunting trophy. Few examples of the Cresla production can be found. $700/900

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594. German Bisque Child, Model 171, as “Daisy” by Kestner 17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked and multi-feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, accented lips, four porcelain teeth, tongue, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, nicely costumed in antique style. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: B Made in Germany 171. Comments: Kestner, circa 1911, the 171 model doll was offered by Ladies Home Journal in 1911 as a premium for ordering a subscription to the magazine.

Value Points: rare little doll with beautiful bisque, painting, and original wig; two magazine paper dolls of Daisy included. $500/700 596.

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595. German Bisque “Dolly Dimple” by Gebruder Heubach 18” (46 cm.) Pink tinted bisque socket-head, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner encircles the eye cuts, painted short dark lashes, incised eyeliner, short fringed brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, impressed cheek and chin dimples, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Dep Dolly Dimple Germany 6 ½.

Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912. Value Points: especially fine example of this model with endearing expression, very fine modeling and bisque, antique costume. $1100/1400

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596. German All-Bisque Child with Closed Mouth 10” (25 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, brown glass eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth, brunette mohair wig, pegjointing at shoulders and hips, painted knee-high white stockings, and black two-strap shoes, nicely costumed.

Condition: fingers broken on left hand, otherwise excellent. Comments: Germany, attributed to Kestner, circa 1885. Value Points: large size allbisque with unusual character-like expression. $300/400

597. Pair, German Bisque Character Twins, 7247, by Gebruder Heubach in Bassinet 7” (18 cm.) Each has pink-tinted bisque socket head, one with brown glass sleep eyes and the other with blue, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 7247 5/0 Heubach (in square) Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1915. Value Points: the twins are presented in matching costumes with additional knit sweaters and caps, each with a tiny all-bisque doll, lying in fitted woven bassinet with rose silk lining. $800/1100

598. Beautiful German Bisque Character “Mein Liebling”, Model 117, by Kammer and Reinhardt 27” (68 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner encircles the eye cuts, painted curly lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 117 68. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912, their model marketed as “Mein Susser Liebling” (my sweet darling). Value Points: especially beautiful example of the endearing child with finest lustrous complexion, original wig, body, body finish, antique costume. $2500/3500

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599. German Bisque Glass-Eyed Character, Model 6969, by Gebruder Heubach 11” (28 cm.) Pink-tinted bisque socket head, small blue glass eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, short brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with very full downcast lips, center accent line, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, original body and body finish. Marks: 6969 Germany 1 (head) (Holz-masse stamp on torso).

Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1910. Value Points: fine quality of bisque enhances the solemn expression, original body and body finish, fine antique costume. $1100/1300

600. Beautiful and All-Original German Bisque Child by K*R with Provenance 24” (62 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, mohair lashes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, open mouth, outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Simon & Halbig K*R 62. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1900.

Value Points: pristine condition, original wig, dress, body, body finish and in original labeled box. Included with the doll is a photograph of its original owner, Genevieve Albers, at about age 11, holding the doll. A museum note with the doll reads “Genevieve preserved her doll in mint condition until Rosalie acquired it from her in the early 2000s when Genevieve was in her 90s. It was said at her funeral that Genevieve was larger than life and that ‘she died, as fitting for her, on Christmas itself, in order to get in one great party in Heaven’.” $1200/1500 599.

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