Vivant

vivant

Featuring the Private Collection of Dorothy McGonagle

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

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Photography: Gerald Nelson

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ISBN 978-1-944881-64-1

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Introduction

The French word, “Vivant”, the name originally used by Jules Steiner to describe his legendary Bébé Gigoteur, is aptly used as the title of this important doll collection. For although Dorothy McGonagle, the Boston-area collector, has been known for decades as one of America’s most prominent researchers and authors, it is, in particular, her landmark book, The Dolls of Jules Steiner, published in 1988, that is her living legacy. And the collection is, indeed, “vivant”, alive and vibrant with rarities, charmers, unexpected delights. Notable are the range of miniature Steiner bébés which originally graced the cover of her book, and now return to the cover of her auction catalog on their path to new homes. The collection also features five outstanding classic Bru bébés, sizes 1-5, in original costumes, a very refined collection of French poupées, many antique costumes, accessories and French shoes, mignonettes, and a bounty of unique dolls such as early English wooden doll with original costume and old ink-script note “found on a soldier at the battle of Waterloo”. x

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1. 11” Important French Bisque Bébé by Jules Steiner with Portrait-Like Face

4. 8 ½” Tiny French Mystery Bisque Bébé by Jules Steiner, Bourgouin Epoch

7. 11” Petite French Bisque Bébé Steiner, Series C 3/0 with Wonderful Costume and Wig

17. 11” Stunning French Bisque Bébé by Leon Casimir Bru, Size 1, with Signed Bru Shoes

25. 12” All-Original French Bisque Smiling Poupée by Leon Casimir Bru

27. 14” Lovely All-Original French Bisque Bébé, Size 3, by Leon Casimir Bru

34. 16” French Bisque Bébé, Figure B, by Jules Steiner in Early Velvet Costume

44. 13” French Bisque Bébé by Leon Casimir Bru, Size 2, with Splendid Eyes, Original Bru Shoes

62. 10” Early Petite French Bisque Bébé, Series E, 3/0, by Jules Steiner 65. 16” Very Rare French Bisque Bébé, Series E, Jules Steiner

83. 10” Very Rare French Bisque Bébé, Figure E, Size 3, by Jules Steiner 86. 16” Very Rare French Bisque Bébé, Figure E, by Jules Steiner 115. 16” Early French Bisque Portrait Bébé by Emile Jumeau with Splendid Eyes

121. 15” Very Beautiful French Bisque Brown-Eyed Bébé, Size 4, by Leon Casimir Bru with Signed Shoes

140. 11” Beautiful Petite French Bisque Bébé, Figure C, 3/0, by Jules Steiner for Au Nain Bleu

141. 8” French Bisque Bébé, Figure C, 4/0, with Wire Lever Eyes by Jules Steiner

144. 11” French Bisque First Period EJ Bébé by Emile Jumeau with Original Signed Shoes

189. 13” French Bisque Bébé by Schmitt et Fils for Parisian Doll Boutique of Simonne

244. 27” Gorgeous French Bisque Bébé with Early Incised Mark by Rabery and Delphieu

304. 17” Extremely Rare Early Model of American Cloth Kamkins Doll with Original Labeled Costume

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Important French Bisque Bébé by Jules Steiner with Portrait Like Face

11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, pear-shaped face, large brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, dark painted lashes, dark brushstroked brows, rose-blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, brunette flocked hair, composition fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, original body and body finish. Marks: J. Steiner Paris (incised, head) (Steiner paper label of doll with French flag, body). Comments: Jules

Steiner, 1889, the very rare model was presented by Steiner following the re-accession of his doll firm from Bourgoin in 1889, and was likely one of the dolls presented by Steiner at the time of the 1889 Paris Exposition. One of the highlights of the Exposition was the acclaimed Algerian Pavilion designed by M. Ballu which was filled with exhibits depicting Algerian/French culture. It is possible the rare series actually appeared in the Exhibition, although that is undocumented at this time. (Other models from the series were shown in Dorothy McGonagle’s book The Dolls of Jules Steiner, pp.145-150). Value Points: exemplary artistry of the doll, wearing its original costume, is enhanced further by its extreme rarity. $6000/8000

2. French Bisque Bébé, Figure A with Steiner Lever Eyes in Petite Size 1

8 ½” (22 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass eyes which open and close by wire lever at back of head, painted lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate, Steiner composition fully-jointed body, wearing original chemise dress, socks, leather shoes signed “Modes de Paris” and with original turquoise earrings and necklace. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Steiner Bte SGDG Paris Fre A 1. (head) (Steiner paper label of doll holding flag on torso). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1890. Value Points: most charming tiny size 1 bébé is wonderfully-preserved. The doll is shown on the cover of The Dolls of Jules Nicholas Steiner by Dorothy McGonagle. $2200/2700

3. Early French Bisque Bébé, Series A, by Jules Steiner, Bourgouin

Epoch

17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head with very delicate complexion, rounded facial shape, large blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, pronounced rose-blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, tiny accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined and shaded lips, pierced ears, blushed cheeks, blonde lambswool wig over Steiner pate, Steiner composition fully-jointed body, antique costume including rare bourrelet hat. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sie A 2 (incised mark) Steiner SGDG Paris Bourgouin, Succ. Comments: Jules Steiner, during the J. Bourgouin epoch, circa 1880, the early model by Bourgouin was a simple evolution from the unmarked bébés of Steiner’s era. Value Points: beautiful doll, notable for dramatic clarity of eyes balancing the delicate complexion with subtle blushing. $5500/6500

4. Tiny French Mystery Bisque Bébé by Jules Steiner, Bourgouin Epoch

8 ½” (22 cm.) Bisque socket head with rounded facial modeling, large pale blue glass inset eyes with darker iris rims, painted lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined lips, pierced ears, lambswool wig over Steiner pate, Steiner composition fully-jointed body, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: J. Steiner SGDG J. Bourgouin Succ. (red stamp) 4/0 B (black ink letters). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1880 during the early Bourgouin epoch of the firm. Value Points: captivating expression enhanced by beautiful eyes and painting of features, original body, body finish, wig. $3500/4500

5. All-Original French Bisque Bébé by Jules Steiner for Maison Simonne

17” (43 cm.) Solid domed bisque head with rounded face and flat-cut neck socket, blue glass inset eyes with darker iris rims, dark eyeliner, delicately painted lashes and brows, lightly blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils, tiny open mouth with accented lips, two rows of tiny porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig, carton torso enclosing mechanism, paper mache lower arms and legs; when mechanism is wound, the doll turns its head from side to side, waves arms and legs and cries “mama”. Condition: generally excellent.

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Comments: Jules Steiner, his model originally named “Vivant” and soon-after marketed as “Bébé Parlant Automatique” or “Bébé Gigoteur”, circa 1867. Value Points: very fine original state of preservation of the landmark doll, wearing its original lavish costume and bonnet, with paper label of the luxury Parisian doll shop of Simonne on torso. The doll is shown in The Dolls of Jules Nicholas Steiner by Dorothy McGonagle, p. 46 who noted that the costume seemed “much more the young lady than infant”. $3500/4500

6. French Accessories for Poupées or Small Bébés

5 ½” (14 cm.) l. parasol. Including richly-carved bone-handled parasol (silk recovered), two cordovan leather miniature purses with chain link handles, cordovan leather card case with tiny calling cards for Mlle Felice Delair, silver mesh purse with belt loop and chain handle, walnut framed hand mirror, tan kidskin gloves, and cream kidskin gloves with cordovan overlay scallops. Excellent condition. French, circa 1870. $400/500

7. Petite French Bisque Bébé Steiner, Series C, 3/0 with Wonderful Costume and Wig 11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head with

rounded facial shape, brown glass sleep eyes that operate from wire lever at the back of head, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, rose-blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde lambswool wig with original comb, Steiner pate, Steiner composition fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sie C 3/0. Steiner (head) 3/0 Bte SGDG (back of eyes) (caduceus stamp on torso). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1880. Value Points: most endearing beautiful early model with fine antique costume, bonnet, undergarments, original signed eyes in rarer brown color. $3200/3600

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8. French Bisque Poupée by Gaultier in Unique Pose and Original Costume

13” (33 cm.) (overall h.). Posed kneeling on a wooden prie-dieu, her arms in prayerful pose, is poupée with bisque head on bisque shoulderplate, blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, auburn mohair wig over cork pate, firm body with one-piece torso and legs permanently posed kneeling, wire upper arms, bisque forearms. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F.G. Comments: Gaultier, circa 1875. Value Points: uniquely presented poupée, is in original arrangement, depicting a young lady in communion or wedding costume. $2500/3500

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9. German AllBisque Miniature in Kneeling Pose by Kestner

4” (10 cm.)

Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms with modeled bent elbows, peg-jointed bisque legs modeled with folded knees designed for kneeling or sitting. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1. Comments: Kestner, circa 1885. Value Points: the rare model with distinctive pose is enhanced by lovely gentle expression, fine quality of bisque. $600/800

10. German AllBisque Miniature by Kestner with Rare Jointed Knees

6” (15 cm.)

Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, blonde mohair wig, pegjointed bisque arms and hips, modeled curved arms, folded fist in right hand, jointing at knees uniquely designed to allow the doll to stand, sit or kneel, painted stockings and blue laced heels. Condition: generally excellent, virtually imperceptive reglue at right ankle. Marks: 1 (head and torso). Comments: Kestner, circa 1885. Value Points: rare model with uniquely designed body with intricate posing, fine quality of bisque and painting. $1100/1400

11. Lovely French Bisque Bébé by Gaultier with Original Gesland Body

22” (56 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass paperweight eyes with spiral threading and darker iris

rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined shaded lips, metal armature body with padded stockinette cover allowing articulation, composition lower arms and legs, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F. 9 G. Comments: Gaultier, circa 1884, with original Gesland body. Value Points: lovely facial model with choice bisque and splendid eyes. $4500/5500 11.

12. Early Petite French Bisque Bébé by Jules Steiner, 3/0

10” (25 cm.) Bisque socket head with round childlike shape, very delicate complexion, small pale blue glass inset eyes with darker iris rims, dark eyeliner, delictely painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, small closed mouth with accent details, pierced ears, white/blonde lambswool wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 3/0. Comments: Jules Steiner, his early bébé which evolved shortly thereafter into series model, circa 1876. Value Points: finest delicate complexion enhances the shy childlike expression, original wig. $3500/4500

13. Two Child-Themed Accessories including Candy Container

Including 7” l. cardstock candy container with embossed design of young baby in taufling wear on the cover, with gilt edging; and “A Present for a Good Child” on original presentation card featuring a poem and a pair of crystal and turquoise beaded ornaments. Very good condition, presentation card has some wear. Circa 1890. $200/300 12.

14. German Mohair Toy Lamb

8” (20 cm.) l. Standing upon a wooden framed bellows base is a carved wooden lamb with hidecovered face and legs, bead eyes, tin horns, and a lavishly covered fluffy mohair woolen body. When the base is squeezed, the lamb emits a generous cry. Excellent condition. Circa 1890. $400/500

15. Very Rare French Bisque

Bébé by Jules Steiner Known as “Bisque Hip”

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15” (38 cm.) Solid domed bisque shoulderhead with very pale complexion, small almond-shaped blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, blonde mohair wig, fabric-covered mid-arms, mid-legs and midriff which contains “mama” bellows crier, bisque hips, bisque lower arms and hands, bisque lower legs with bisque bare feet. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1870, the model was inspired by the Japanese Ichimatsu baby shown at the London Exposition of 1855 and later created in both France and Germany in paper mache and wax versions; the Steiner bébé was the first model made in bisque and is a historically significant doll, often considered the beginning of the French bébé movement and earning Jules Steiner

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the title of “king of bébés”. Value Points: the historical significance of the doll is enhanced by its great beauty and quality, well-preserved condition including original linen dress with broderie Anglaise trim and unusual variation of bourrelet cap. The doll is shown and discussed in The Dolls of Jules Nicolas Steiner by Dorothy McGonagle on pp 34, 35, and 59. $4500/5500

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16. French Book Toy “Le Livre d’images Parlantes” and Lamb Pull Toy

12” (30 cm.) x 9” book, 5”l. toy. The firm-covered book with color lithographed cover depicting children at play opens to reveal colorful pages and poems featuring eight various animals and one concerning children. Each page has an arrow directing the reader to pull one of nine button-capped pull strings at the side, and a sound is emitted imitating the sound of the animal shown. Condition: generally excellent, all sounds are working (except goat), cover has some wear. Comments: published by K.B. Paris, late 1800s. Value Points: rare book toy with sounds that are remarkably accurate to the actual sound of each bird or animal. Also included is a wooden wheeled pull toy with two fleececovered paper mache lambs. $500/700

17. Stunning French Bisque Bébé by Leon Casimir Briu, Size1, with Signed Bru Shoes

11” (28 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate with modeled bosom and shoulderblades, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading and darker iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, shaded nostrils, accented eye corners, closed mouth with tiny tongue tip, outlined full lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, slender kid bébé body, kid over wooden upper arms, jointed bisque lower arms and hands with separately sculpted fingers, Chevrot hinged hips, jointed wooden lower legs, charming antique costume comprising navy blue knit dress, undergarments including original bébé chemise, navy blue woolen mariner cap with gilt lettering “Musee de la Marine”, socks, and original leather shoes signed “Bru Jne Paris 1”. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bru Jne 1 (head and shoulders) Bébé Bru Bte SGDG (label on torso). Value Points: outstanding bébé, not only in its fine state of preservation, but also in its very special gentle presence highlighted by splendid eyes. $18,000/23,000

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Early Pop-Up Book “Crinoline, Its Difficulties and Dangers”

4” (10 cm.) x 6”. Hard cloth cover book with engraved illustration titled “Crinoline, Its Difficulties and Dangers, a Series of Twenty Illustrations from Nature” opens in fan-like manner to twenty pages, each with colored engraving depicting hazards befalling women wearing crinolines. Published by Read & Co., Fleet Street, London. Contents are complete albeit spine loose, some scuffs to cover edges. Mid-1800s. $300/400

19. Rare French Kidskin Laced Boots by Huret

2” (5 cm.) l. The cordovan kidskin boots with tiny wooden heels have brass-edged grommets and soft kidskin soles which are stamped “Huret a Paris”. Excellent condition. French, Maison Huret, circa 1865. $500/700

20. Two French Parasols for Bébés or Poupées

10” (25 cm.) Includes bone-handled parasol with unusual porcelain hand grip having painted floral designs, and blue and cream silk cover; and faux-bone parasol with unusual looped hand grip and blue silk cover with lace trim. Excellent condition. French, circa 1875. $500/600

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21. French

Bisque Poupée

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Adelaide Huret

in Fine Early Costume

16” (41 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead with very plump rounded face, delicate complexion, painted blue eyes with decorative glaze on lower lids and heavily modeled upper eyelids with thick black eyeliner, delicately painted all-around lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, light brown lambswool wig over cork pate, kid shapely poupée with gusset-jointing at hips. Condition: bisque head is excellent, body is sturdy and French albeit of 1875 era. Marks: (Huret stamp on kid collarette of body). Comments: Adelaide Huret, circa 1860. Value

Points: especially fine quality of bisque and painting, with exceptional detail of eyes, lovely early costume comprising twopiece suit, bonnet, undergarments, bonehandled blue silk parasol, and kidskin leather ankle boots.

$16,000/18,000

22. French Bisque Lady Doll with Compelling Expression

26” (66 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass spiral threaded eyes with darker iris rims set in deeply-defined eye cuts, thick black eyeliner, painted lashes, arched feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, muslin stitch-jointed lady body, kid arms with separately-stitched fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1875. Value Points: the well-detailed sculpting of eye cuts enhanced by artistic dark eyeliner lends a dreamy expression to the doll, with finest bisque and painting. $2200/2800

23. Accessories for French Poupées

3” (8 cm.) l. narrow boots. Included is pair of tan leather boots with wooden heels and blue silk bows, blue kidskin gloves, tan kidskin gloves, knit mittens with blue tassel trim, and a fine blue kidskin purse with chain handle and medallion accents. Excellent condition. French, circa 1870. $400/500

24. Early French Bisque Poupée by Steiner from 1863 Patent

20” (51 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead with delicate complexion, cobalt blue glass eyes, thick black eyeliner, painted lashes, lightly feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, outlined lips, two rows of tiny porcelain teeth, unpierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid body with brasscovered rims around openings at back torso, kid over wooden upper arms, bisque forearms, gussetjointing at hips and knees. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: J. Steiner Paris (in oval, stamp on torso). Comments: Jules Steiner, the model was based on his 1863 patent concerning a poupée with crier; according to his patent, Steiner claimed this was the premiere design of a kid-bodied doll with crier (past examples had been made with bodies of wood or paper mache). Value Points: wellpreserved rare model with maker’s mark, exquisite original gown. $2800/3400

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25. All-Original French Bisque Smiling Poupée by Leon Casimir Bru

12” (30 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderhead, blue glass enamel inset eyes with darker iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, slightly upturned lip corners in tentative smile, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig with interwoven silk ribbons, cork pate, kid poupée body with square-cut collarette, gusset-jointing at hips and knees, bisque arms and hands, delicately cupped fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: B. Comments: Leon Casimir

Bru, his deposed model poupée of 1872. Value Points: pristine original condition including elaborate coiffure, aqua silk costume with lace trim and train, undergarments, aqua kidskin slippers, earrings. $4000/5000

26. French All-Bisque Mignonette with Peach Boots and Original Costume

5” (13 cm.) Solid domed bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, dark blue glass inset eyes, lightly feathered brows, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted coral heeled boots and white socks. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1880. Value Points: original wig, costume, rare color of boots. $700/900

27. Lovely All-Original French Bisque Bébé, Size 3, by Leon Casimir Bru 14” (36 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate with modeled bosom and shoulderblades, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading and darker iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, shaded nostrils, accented eye corners, closed mouth with tiny tongue tip, outlined delicately painted lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, slender kid bébé body, kid over wooden

upper arms, jointed bisque lower arms and hands, Chevrot hinged hips, jointed wooden lower legs, aqua silk costume (possibly original), earrings, undergarments, socks, and original leather shoes signed “Bru Jne Paris 3”. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bru Jne 3 (head and shoulders) Bébé Bru Bte SGDG (label on torso). Value Points: compelling gentle beauty is enhanced by her originality of wig, body, and costume, finest bisque and painting. $18,000/23,000

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28. French Sheer Muslin Gown with Pagoda Sleeves

For 18” lady doll or poupée. 4” shoulder width. 14” overall length. Of very fine sheer muslin the gown features fitted waist, wide pagoda sleeves with ruffled edging, unusual stitched-on apron and bib-bodice with intricate bands of embroidery and cut work, and with full bustle back with extended train, with original petticoat. There is some fabric wear to muslin on skirt, otherwise original and fairly well preserved. French, circa 1865. $500/600

29. French Kidskin Cream Gloves for Poupées or Bébés

2” (5 cm.) hand l. 4” overall length. The cream kidskin gloves have unusual decorative detail above the wrist in over-lapping cream and brown-tinted lappets. Excellent condition. French, circa 1870. $200/300

30. French Antique Silk Gown for Poupée

For 14”-15” lady bodied doll. 3” shoulder width. 11” overall length. The two-piece gown of ivory silk features a fitted jacket with self-corded tails at the back and vertical bands of lace and silk bows at each

side of button front, along with lace-edged ivory silk skirt with extended train. Very good condition, some silk frailty. French, circa 1870. $500/600

31. French Salon Table for Poupée with Rare Inlay Design

6 ½” (17 cm.) Of finest woods with burled walnut table top and having pedestal base with elaborate carving, the table has detailed ogee edging and an inlay design on the table top depicting a fashionably dressed woman

playing croquet. Excellent condition. French, circa 1875. $700/900

32. French Miniature Necessaire with Gold-Finished Sewing Utensils

2 ½” (6 cm.) The gilt metal framed tortoise shell case with tiny ball feet and loop handle is fitted with a velvet lining in which is arranged four sewing tools, viz. scissors, awl, needle case, and thimble. Each of the tools is richly finished with superb gold-plating. French, circa 1880. Excellent condition, the case is of the quality sold at luxury Paris shops such as Maison Giroux. $600/800

33. French Bisque Poupée with Hint of Smile and Wooden Fully-Articulated Body

18” (46 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with

accented lips lending a hint of smile, pierced ears, brunette human hair over cork pate, allwooden poupée body with shapely torso, articulation at shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees, and ankles, and with additional swivel waist and swivel upper legs. Condition: generally excellent, chip at back shoulderplate neck rim. Comments: French, circa 1867. Value Points: lovely poupée with most expressive features, fine wooden body with deluxe articulations and original finish. $3200/3800

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34. French Bisque Bébé, Figure B, by Jules Steiner in Early Velvet Costume

16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump cheeks, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with darker iris rims, dark eyeliner, rose-blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, slightly parted outlined lips, two rows of tiny porcelain teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate, Steiner composition fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: B 1 (black ink) Steiner

SGDG J. Bourgouin Succ (red stamp, head) Le Petit Parisien, J. St.Bte SGDG, JB.Succ Paris (body stamp). Comments: Jules Steiner, Bourgouin epoch, late 1880s. Value Points: very choice bébé, a model rarely found, has original body, wig, body finish, and is wearing fine early costume of ivory velvet. The doll is shown and discussed in The Dolls of Jules Nicolas Steiner by McGonagle, pp 130-131, and color plate 39. $4500/6500

35. Early French Bisque Bébé by Jules Steiner

10” (25 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, lightly arched brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate, Steiner composition and wooden fully-jointed body with loose ball joints, lovely antique costume, bonnet and shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 3/0. Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1878, his premiere composition-bodied bébé; the bébé precedes the Bourgouin epoch. Value Points: rare to find model, with dainty facial features, excellent bisque and painting, original body and body finish. $3400/3800

36. Brass Doll’s Bed with Intricate Canopy

13” (33 cm.) l. 15”h. 7”w. The brass poster bed with unusual curved footboard has attached original wheels, finial trim, and a canopy headboard

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with intricately embossed curved canopy, lace bed fittings. Excellent condition. Late 1800s. $600/800

37. Petite French Bisque Bébé, Series A, Size 3/0 with Original Early Body

10” (25 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass inset eyes with darker iris rims, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, pronounced accent dots in eye corners, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced

ears, blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate, composition body with cloth mid-torso and cloth upper legs, ball-jointing at shoulders and elbows. Condition: faint hairline at center forehead, original body and body finish. Marks: Ste A 3/0 (head). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1879, rare transitional model with earlier facial model of the unmarked Steiner bébés. Value Points: most appealing bébé with shy expression, original rare body, lovely bisque and painting of complexion and features. $2200/2600

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38. French Mechanical Toy “Arab Horseman Astride

His Horse” by Theroude

9” (23 cm.) l. and overall height. Arranged upon a metal base with painted ground cover and metal spoked wheels is a hidecovered carved galloping horse with dappled finish, glass eyes, upon which is posed a paper mache brown-complexioned man with painted facial features, black sculpted moustache and goatee, paper mache body carved wooden hands and feet, and wearing a fitted silk turban and elaborate traditional costume embellished with applique and embroidery. When wound, the wheels propel the toy forward and the horse gallops up and down. Condtion: generally excellent, mechanism functions. Comments: Theroude, Paris, circa 1850. Value Points: wonderfullypreserved early toy is all original including elaborate costume. $2500/3200

39. French Mechanical Toy Arab Horseman Astride

His Horse

8” (20 cm.) Seated upon a hide-covered paper mache horse with glass eyes, white mohair mane and tail, leather harness, and hinged legs, is a bisque head man with darkened complexion, large brown glass inset eyes, painted features, brunette mohair beard and wig, bisque hands, wearing original red woolen hooded cape, white pants, fitted turban and with painted black boots. When wound, the horse rises and moves up and down in a vigorous manner, and the rider bobs back and forth. Condition: generally excellent, mechanism functions well. Comments: French, circa 1880, maker unknown of the series of amusing “jumping animal” key-wind toys, some made with animal only, and others with a bisque rider; another known example with Spanish rider on a horse had an original box label “Le Picador Exposition Universelle Paris 1878” although without indication of the maker. Value Points: rare toy in wonderfully preserved condition. $2500/2800

40. Very Rare French Mechanical Toy “Tireur Automate” by Jules Steiner

9” (23 cm.) l. base. 9” overall standing. Arranged upon a wooden platform with textured ground cover is a Zouave soldier, with bisque head, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, deeply-modeled moustache, wooden torso, hands and feet, wire upper arms and legs. The soldier is wearing original French Zouave military costume including classic baggy trousers with soutache embroidery, matching jacket, and turban, and is holding a wooden rifle in his outstretched arms. When wound, the man kneels down and aims the rifle, fires the rifle (with sound), and then stands and begins again, and the

base rolls along.

Condition: generally excellent, mechanism functions.

Comments: Jules Nicolas Steiner, the toy was patented by him in April, 1894, along with an illustration of the mechanism.

According to the patent, the toy could be dressed in the uniform of any nation.

Value Points: very rare toy is wonderfully preserved, with moustached bisque head, original Zouave costume.

$4500/5500

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Fine French Silk and Velvet Dress for Bébé

For bébé about 26”. 5” shoulders, 16” overall length. The intricately constructed one-piece jacket dress features cord-edged sides of jacket with a center panel with bead trim edged by scalloped ivory silk with pink and burgundy silk flowers, matching collarettes, full sleeves with lace-edged bands, with attached skirt with contrasting bands of ivory silk twill and

embroidered coral silk, fully lined and with original lace-edged muslin pleated balayeuse. Excellent condition. French, circa 1885. $700/900

42. Group, Accessories for French Poupes

8” (20 cm.) l. parasol. Including parasol with handle of faux-celluloid with belt loop and having unusual cover of patterned cotton sateen with variant fabrics on outside and inside lining; bi-color velvet covered purse with metal banding, fretwork carved bone dresser tray, carved bone opera glasses with Stanhope images, kidskin gloves with burgundy accents, and enamel faux watch with chain. Excellent condition. French, circa 1880. $400/600

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French Burgundy Velvet and Silk Ensemble for Bébé

For 12”-13” bébé. 3” shoulder width. 8” overall length. Of rich burgundy velvet, the jacket-style dress with dropped hips features wide silk and lace edged lappets and hip drapes above scalloped lappets at the lower skirt, with aqua silk bodice insert and accent bows. Along with matching bonnet with burgundy ribbons. Excellent condition. French, circa 1882. $600/800

44. French Bisque Bébé by Leon Casimir Bru, Size 2, with Splendid Eyes, Original Bru Shoes

13” (33 cm.) Bisque swivel head

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on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate with modeled bosom and shoulderblades, blue glass eyes with spiral threading, darker blue outer rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with full outlined lips, tiny tip of tongue, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, slender kid bébé body with scalloped edge collarette, kid over wooden upper arms, bisque forearms, Chevrot hinged hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bru Jne 2 (head and shoulders). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, Chevrot epoch, circa 1884. Value Points: the beloved classic face of Bru is exquisitely achieved in this example, enhanced by splendid eyes, original body, perfect bisque hands, lovely antique costume, bonnet, earrings, undergarments, socks, and leather shoes signed Bru Jne Paris in oval. $17,000/22,000

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45. Rare French Paper Mache Bébé by Steiner, Widow Lafosse Epoch, in Original Costume

14” (36 cm.) Socket head of paper mache lined with fabric according to Lafosse patent, dark blue glass inset eyes, delicately painted lashes, brushstroked brows, slightly parted lips, row of tiny teeth, outlined lips, blonde mohair wig, French composition body jointed at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bébé Le Parisien (blue stamp on torso). Comments: Steiner/Lafosse, circa 1900, rare bébé, from original 1898 patent of Widow Lafosse (Steiner successor) concerning the construction of paper mache heads. Value Points: the rare model is beautifully preserved, with original wig, body, body finish, and wearing original muslin chemise under elaborately detailed folklore costume of the Pont-Aven region of Brittany. The doll is show and discussed in The Dolls of Jules Nicolas Steiner by McGonagle p.170 and color plate 56. $900/1100

46. French Bisque Mystery Bébé

24” (61 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes except no upper lashes at left eye, brushstroked brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth, shaded lips,

pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (illegible, possibly 1 or M). Comments: French, maker uncertain, circa 1890, the doll is pictured in The Dolls of Jules Nicolas Steiner by McGonagle, page 170, who noted that the bébé “may well have had nothing to do with the Steiner firm, but she has more Steiner characteristics than of any other firm”, and further noted the curious mystery of missing lashes. Value Points: lovely bébé with intriguing yet mysterious history. $2200/2500

47. Rare French Bisque Bébé Jester, Series F, 3/0 by Jules Steiner, Bourgouin Epoch

11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head with untinted white jester complexion decorated with red clown accents, brown glass inset eyes, red eyeliner, closed mouth with row of tiny painted teeth, painted lips as though a wide smile, tricolor clown wig, composition five-piece paper mache body. Condition: generally excellent, very faint original line at left forehead, original body and body finish. Marks: Sie F 3/0 (head) (original Steiner paper label on torso). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1890. Value Points: rare smiling face jester has wonderful dimpled smile, original wig, and is wearing original costume including striped stockings and gilt star appliques. The doll was shown and discussed in The Dolls of Jules Nicolas Steiner p. 95 and color plate 29. $2400/2800

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48. French Bisque Bébé Gigoteur

by Jules Steiner in Original Costume

18” (46 cm.) Solid domed bisque head with flatcut neck socket, rounded facial features, blue spiral threaded eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, slightly parted accented lips, row of tiny porcelain teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, carton torso containing clockwork mechanism, composition arms and lower legs, hinged upper legs. When key-wound at side of torso, and lever released, the doll turns her head from side to side, kicks legs, waves arms and cries “mama”. Condition: generally excellent, mechanism functions well. Comments: Jules Steiner, the model marketed as “Bébé Gigoteur”, circa 1880. Value Points: appealing petite size, the doll wears original cutwork and lace dress with wide burgundy sash, matching stockings, leather shoes, undergarments and elaborate red silk bonnet. $2500/3200

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Each about 6” x 4”. Each is on heavy card stock with sepia-toned photographic image of a child alongside her beloved doll, some images with multiple children and accessories such as carriage. Excellent condition. Late 1800s. $400/500

50. Rare French Bisque Bébé by Adelaide Huret with Original Wooden Articulated Body

17” (43 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head with rounded facial modeling, so-called light bulb neck shape, very plump cheeks, painted blue upper-glancing eyes with darker iris rims, thick dark upper eyeliner with decorative glaze at lower edge along with grey shadow at delicately painted lower lashes, feathered arched brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, unpierced ears, brunette human hair wig, cork pate, all-wooden body with dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees and ankles, antique costume including French market basket. Condition: generally excellent, original body structurally excellent albeit paint very worn. Comments: Maison Huret, circa 1875. Value Points: extremely rare early bébé with superb facial expression, bisque and painting, original wooden articulated body. $14,000/18,000

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51. French Black Silk Mourning Costume for Poupée with Cape and Bonnet For 17” poupée. 13” overall length. 3” shoulder width. Of textured black silk, the ensembles features a fitted jacket with velvet trim, ruffled capelet sleeves, flat-front skirt with flared sides and gathered back, along with silk petticoat, along with black silk cape with silk fringed edging and fine black silk bonnet. Excellent condition. French, circa 1875. $700/900

52. Accessories for Mid-1800s Lady Dolls

12” (30 cm.) l. parasol. Included is 6”w. woven French market basket with double lids and handle, intricately woven bonnet with brown velvet inner brim, wooden handled black silk parasol, and wooden handled ivory silk parasol. Excellent condition except handle of ivory silk parasol has worn finish. Mid-1800s. $400/500

53. French Bisque Poupée by Huret-Prevost with Original Articulated Wooden Body

18” (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted facial features, deeplysculpted eyes with shaded blue painted irises, black eyeliner,

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painted short curled lower lashes, smoky eye shadow, fringed brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, slender wooden fully-articulated body with swivel waist, doweljointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, metal hands, beautiful antique costume and bonnet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Huret (head). Comments: Maison Huret, during the epoch of Elisa Prevost, circa 1910, her poupée with re-styled artistic model head and body reflected the fashionable mode of the early 20th century, and according to Leo Claretie, the French toy and doll historian of that era, she was “one of the persons who contributed to the development of artistic dolls in 1907”. Value Points: an especially appealing example of the Prevost-Huret poupée, with beautifully-painted features and fine original body. $12,000/15,000

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54. Pair, Lady’s Silk Shoes with Embroidered Accents

9” (23 cm.) The lady’s shoes with shaped wooden heels and kidskin soles are of golden yellow silk with homespun lining, and feature flap closures and fine crewel embroidered detail on the toes and sides. Excellent condition, some spotting. Mid-1800s. $400/600

55. Very Rare Four Miniature English Cloth Dolls

3” (8 cm.) -4”. Each is very firmly-stuffed cloth doll with intricate stitch-definition of features with painted accents, black or blonde silk hair, and with body details indicating male or female. The dolls are preserved in early wooden box. Condition: generally excellent, few fabric repairs at back legs of larger two. Comments: English, early 1800s. Value Points: the very rare early miniature dolls are notable for very fine intricate detail of construction. $800/1100

56. Collection of Fourteen Miniature Leather Books of Shakespeare

3” (8 cm.) x 2”. Fourteen soft kidskin-bound books with gilt lettering feature works of William Shakespeare, each with an engraving of the Bard at the front of the work. Published by Knickerbocker Leather & Novelty of New York, early-20th century. Good condition, the leather covers are pleasinglyworn as though well-read, spines loose on a few. Each is a different Shakespeare work. $300/400

57. English Wooden Doll with Original Gown and Intriguing Provenance

12” (30 cm.) All-wooden doll with one-piece bedpostshaped head, long slender neck and torso with shaped front and flat back, cloth upper arms, wooden lower arms and one-piece simple legs, black enamel eyes, dot-fringed brows, thin line painted mouth, blush spots on cheeks, original wig. Condition: generally excellent, original finish. Comments: English, late 1700s. Value Points: the doll is wearing original superb textured silk fitted gown and undergarments, and has an unusual attached old paper noting “found on the body of a dead French soldier at the Battle of Waterloo”. The doll has a blue ribbon award from 1960 UFDC convention. $6000/8000

58. Original Promotional Paper Ephemera from Jumeau

Including two 6” x 4” booklets “Achetez Moi Mademoiselle” in French, and “Tale of an Unbreakable Jumeau Baby” in English, each issued by Jumeau and telling a child’s story of the legendary bébé, along with color illustrations; the back cover of each references Medaille d’Or awards at Paris, Philadelphia, Sidney, Melbourne, circa 1878. Along with three postcards with color illustrations of various bébés shown at the 1900 Paris Exposition. Excellent condition, one postcard has writing on the image. $600/800

59. Three Pairs French Brown Kidskin Shoes for Jumeau Bébés

Each is of soft cordovan kidskin with tan soles, including 2 ½” pair with brown silk rosettes impressed “E. Jumeau Paris” and “6”; 2 ½” pair with brown silk ribbons impressed “Paris Bébé” with bee symbol and “6”; and 3” pair with brown silk ribbons impressed “Bébé Jumeau Depose” and “8”. Excellent condition. French, Jumeau, circa 1880s. $500/800

60. French WoodenHandled Parasol with Ribbon Border

13” (33 cm.) The wooden handled parasol with curved fauxcelluloid hand grip decorated with silk tassels has ivory silk cover with wide floral-patterned ribbon band. Excellent condition. French, circa 1890. $300/400

61. French Bisque Bébé with Rare Incised Depose Mark by Emile Jumeau

20” (51 cm.) Bisque socket head with very full cheeks, blue glass paperweight eyes in smaller size lending a shy expression, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve painted eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, heart-shaped upper lip, separately modeled pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, lovely silk costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Jumeau 9 (incised mark, and artists marks on head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1884. Value Points: very lovely bisque and painting, original body and body finish, original signed Jumeau shoes. $3400/3800

62. Early Petite French Bisque Bébé, Series E, 3/0, by Jules Steiner

10” (25 cm.) Bisque socket head with delicate complexion, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with beautifullyshaped outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body, straight wrists, antique dress, bonnet, shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sie E 3/0 (head) (incised) (caduceus stamp on torso). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1877. Value Points: an especially charming doll with choice bisque, original body and body finish. The doll is shown and discussed in The Dolls of Jules Nicolas Steiner by McGonagle on p. 53. $4500/5500

63. German Lithographed Tin Doll Carriage by Maerklin

7” (18 cm.) The tin metal carriage with cream finish accented with coral and gilt trim has two larger double-sided wheels and two smaller, unusual style likely to allow use as baby carriage and market cart, with folding sunshade. Excellent condition. Germany, Maerklin, circa 1890. $600/800

64. Pair, Early Cotton Princess Style Dresses

For 14” slim bodied doll. 3” shoulder width. 1” overall length. Each of patterned brown cotton with leaf motif, with princess style shape and coat sleeves, ruffles around the hem, and lace edging the neck, front, hem and cuffs, with slight variation in button and trim detail. Excellent condition. Circa 1880. $400/500

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French Bisque Bébé, Series E, Jules Steiner

16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head with very delicate complexion, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading and dark blue iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, richly-blushed eye shadow, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth with shy smiling expression, outlined lips, two rows of tiny porcelain teeth, pierced ears, blonde lambswool wig, Steiner pate, French composition fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sie E 1. Comments: Jules Steiner, an early model, circa 1878. Value Points: the extreme rarity of the Series E model is enhanced further by the utter charm of this doll with wonderful complexion and painting, most expressive features, original body and body finish, and wearing early costume. The doll is shown and discussed in The Dolls of Jules Nicolas Steiner p. 93 and color plate 27. $7000/9500

66. Chinese Wooden Dolls as Bride and Groom from Door of Hope Mission

12” (30 cm.) Each has carved wooden hair with sculpted and painted facial features and sculpted black hair, her coiffure with floral enclosed chignon, tinted eyes and lips, cloth body, wooden hands. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Door of Hope Mission, China, circa 1920. Value Points: the pair are wearing traditional Chinese wedding costumes in beautiful

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vibrant colors, her costume with embroidered flowers and elaborately beaded headdress. $900/1200

67. Chinese Wooden Child Doll from Door of Hope Mission

5” (13 cm.) Carved wooden head with carved definition of facial features, small tinted eyes, slight smile, black painted hair patch on forehead, cloth body, wooden hands. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Door of Hope Mission, circa 1930. Value Points: most delightful original costume of fine silks and cotton with embroidered details, cap, and little pink slippers with cat faces. $400/500

68. Chinese Wooden Amah and Young Children from Door of Hope Mission

12” (30 cm.) Each has carved wooden head with carved and lightly tinted facial features (the child with gentle smile), carved hair (Amah with chignon, baby with defined medallion of hair at crown), firmly stuffed muslin body, wooden hands. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Chinese Door of Hope Mission circa 1920. Value Points: rare models depicting the caregiver Amah, and child which she carries in a cord wrapped sling on her back, each with original costume, Amah with polished cotton tunic having soutache trim and short blue pants, black slippers; and the baby with embroidered silk collar and cap with fringed silk “ears”. Along with young boy with his original costume. $600/900

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69. Chinese Wooden Door of Hope Doll as Aged Man

12” (30 cm.) Solid-domed wooden head with deeply-carved facial features, very high domed forehead with sculpted age wrinkles that also appear under the eyes, sharp definition of cheek and jaw lines lending a somewhat gaunt look, grey painted brows, tiny black painted eyes that are looking downward, closed mouth, cloth body, wooden hands, with painted black pate at the back of his head, and wearing a black cap, grey silk jacket, blue silk patterned tunic with blue lining, blue silk trousers and black shoes. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: Chinese Door of Hope Mission, circa 1920. Value Points: very rare figure with superb carving, original richly-preserved costume. $600/800

70. Chinese Wooden Young Lady from Door of Hope Mission, Early 1910 Group

11” (28 cm.) Carved wooden head, black

carved and painted hair with square-cut coiffure at forehead, coiled chignon with gold combs, carved and tinted facial features, cloth body, wooden hands. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Chinese Door of Hope Mission, circa 1910, the doll was a first offered model of 1910.

Value Points: with exquisite detail of facial modeling and expression, the early doll wears original aqua silk tunic with elaborate frog closures, black silk skirt with cord trim, blue silk pants, royal blue ankle boots, and elaborately beaded coiffe. $600/800

71. Chinese Wooden Doll as Buddhist Priest from Door of Hope Mission

12” (30 cm.) Carved wooden socket head with bald pate, well-defined ears and facial features with tinted painting, cloth body, wooden hands. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Door of Hope, circa 1920, depicting Buddhist priest. Value Points: rare model wearing homespun linen kimono over blue short jacket with

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elongated sleeves, another blue jacket, blue fitted trousers, yellow homespun slippers with self cording. $400/600

72. Chinese Carved Wooden Doll with Original Costume and Unique Construction

13” (33 cm.) Carved wooden socket head with solid bald dome excepting defined block of comb-marked hair at center front crown, cut eye sockets with painted eyes, defined ears, closed mouth with hint of smile, all-wooden body with torso that separates at the sides for access to unusual torso assembly, jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Chinese, the wood, carving and characterization is in the manner of Door of Hope Mission dolls, circa 1910. Value Points: wonderful detail of carving, unusual hair, expressive features, rare body assembly, and wonderful embroidered silk costume. $2200/2700

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73. Two Antique Doll Dresses and Bébé Chemise in Presentation Box

Including two original German store dresses, for dolls about 12”h and 16”h. of polished cotton or twill with lace edging, along with white cotton bébé chemise with embroidered “bébé” on bodice, in original presentation box. Excellent condition. Late 1800s. $500/700

74. Twenty-One Copies of La Poupée Modele, 1890 and 1899-1901

The renowned children’s Parisian magazine with stories, ads, and most with patterns are included. May not be complete, and edging is rough. $400/500

75. French Kidskin Bébé Shoes, Size 3, for A.T. Bébé

2” (5 cm.) Brown/black kidskin shoes with ankle straps, button closures, silver medallion trim, kidskin soles impressed A.T. and 3. Very good condition. French, circa 1880, the

shoes were presented for bébés by Andre Thuillier. $300/400

76. Tiny French Bisque Bébé, Series C, by Jules Steiner

8” (20 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes which operate from metal lever at back of head, painted lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, Steiner composition fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sie C 4/0 J. Steiner SGDG J Bourgouin (head) (eyes marked). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1885. Value Points: very precious tiny bébé with original body, wig, pate, wire lever signed eyes, in antique linen costume. $3200/3800

77. French Bisque Bébé, Series C, by Jules Steiner, Bourgouin Epoch 23” (58 cm.) Bisque socket head, dark blue glass eyes that open and close from wire lever at back of head, dark eyeliner, lightly painted lashes, roseblushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate, Steiner composition fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sie C 4 (incised J. Bourgouin Succ (red ink) Steiner 4 SGDG (eyes). Comments: Jules Steiner, Bourgouin epoch, circa 1885, the model was described in The Dolls of Jules Nicolas Steiner by McGonagle as the truly “classic” Steiner bébé evincing “an aura of tranquility”; the model was made with either open mouth or this, more rare, model with closed mouth. Value Points: beautiful example with choice bisque, original wig, pate, body, body finish, signed eyes, and wearing antique brown flannel wool dress with ivory ribbons, undergarments, socks, leather shoes, and leather cap with gilt lettering “Bleriot” and gilt drawing of early monoplane invented by the celebrated French aviator Louis Bleriot. $3500/4500

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78. French Bisque Mechanical Gliding Lady in Original Costume

13” (33 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kidedged bisque shoulderplate, cobalt blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, lightly-feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig in original elaborate coiffure, on original body with carton torso and skirt enclosed mechanism which is attached to large wooden feet with slits in soles allowing the interior metal bar to move back and forth as though walking, wire upper arms, wooden hands. Condition: generally excellent, when wound the doll glides, turns head and very slightly moves right arm. Comments: French, circa 1860, the mechanism and body are quite rare with original silk and gilt embossed paper cover on wooden feet to suggest slippers. Value Points: rare early doll with most unusual body, is wearing superb original silk costume, original wig. $4500/6500

79. French Accessories for Poupées

Including fabulous 2” white woven bonnet with original lining and silk banding, and with rose flower accent; 1 ½”w. tan kidskin purse with silver chain; gilt brooch with dangling watch; and mother-of-pearl opera glasses. Excellent condition. French, circa 1870. $400/500

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80. French Heeled Slippers for Poupée with Boutique Stamp and Silk Parasol

8” (20 cm.) l. parasol. Including 2” kidskin slippers with wooden heels, cordovan finish with brown silk edging and accent bows, kidskin soles impressed “C.C.” and “Aux Reves des Enfants Rue de Richelieu”. Along with bone-handled parasol with ivory silk cover and silk fringe. Excellent condition, some light spotting on silk of parasol, shoes near mint. French, circa 1870. $400/500

81. French Bisque Portrait Bébé with La Patricienne Signed Lady Body

19” (48 cm.) Bisque socket head with slender elongated shape, large brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted dark lashes, mauve-blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented eye corners,

shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined shaded lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, composition lady shaped body with generous bosom, tiny waist, slender limbs, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, head and body not original to each other albeit quite pleasing. Marks: (artist letter L in red ink on head) E DB Paris La Patricienne Depose (body). Comments: French, the bisque head is attributed to Jumeau, early 1880s, the body is 1905 deposed model of Edmund Daspres, Steiner successor. Value Points: stunningly beautiful face whose splendid eyes enhance the very fine bisque and painting. $3200/3800

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83. Very Rare French Bisque Bébé, Figure E, Size 3, by Jules Steiner

10” (25 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate, Steiner composition fully-jointed body, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: J. Steiner Bte SGDG Paris Fre E 3 (head) Le Petit Parisien Bébé Steiner (body). Jules Steiner, circa 1890, the doll is discussed in The Dolls of Jules Nicolas Steiner by Dorothy McGonagle, described as “an exciting find”. Value Points: very distinctive and compelling expression, choice bisque and painting, original body and body finish on the extremely rare model. $4500/5500

84. French Salon Borzoi Dog

6 ½” (17 cm.) Firmbodied Borzoi dog with shaved hide-covered face and legs, open mouth, amber glass eyes, painted teeth, black ears, and lavish hidecovered body. Excellent condition. French, circa 1890. $300/400

85. French All-Bisque Mignonette with Original Elegant Costume

5” (13 cm.) All-bisque with solid dome bisque head on bisque torso, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted stockings and black heeled ankle boots, blue glass inset eyes, outlined eyes, painted brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, original blonde

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hip-length mohair wig. Condition: small chip at bottom back neck socket and back center torso neck. Comments: French, circa 1880.

Value Points: exquisite painting of facial features, rare elongated wig, original elaborate silk costume. $400/500

86. Very Rare French Bisque Bébé, Figure E, by Jules Steiner 16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with darker iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked arched brows, rose-blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils, pierced ears, brunette human hair, cork pate, Steiner composition fullyjointed body, lovely antique costume, shoes, stockings, bonnet. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: J. Steiner Bte SGDG Paris Fre E

9. Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1890. Value Points: few examples are known to exist of this very rare model, whose most endearing expression and superior quality of bisque and painting, original body and body finish enhance the rarity.

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87. French Bisque Bébé, Size 5, by Leon Casimir Bru with Splendid Eyes and Signed Bru Shoes

17” (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kidedged bisque shoulderplate with modeled bosom and shoulderblades, brilliant pale blue paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading and darker blue iris rims, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve-blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined and shaded lips, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French slender kid bébé body with scalloped edged kid collarette, kid over wooden upper arms, wooden lower legs, Chevrot hinged hips. Condition: there is a faint old hairline from left crown rim to brow, two baby fingers missing, otherwise excellent. Marks: Bru Jne 5 (head and shoulderplate). Comments: Bru, Chevrot epoch, circa 1885. Value Points: exquisitely modeled face with splendid eyes, original body, wearing early (possibly original) magenta silk dress with tiers of Alencon lace, fine matching bonnet, net burgundy socks, leather shoes with gilt buckles signed Bru Jne Paris 5. $8000/10,000

88. French Cast Bronze Bust of Lady

12” (30 cm.) Heavy cast bronze bust on self pedestal depicts an elegant woman with elaborately sculpted hair arranged in curls onto her back shoulders and a swirled curl at crown, forehead arranged curls with decorated head band, well-defined facial features, detailed draping of bodice and sleeves with ruffled edging, and overall finished in gleaming ebony black. Excellent condition. Mid19th century. $600/800

89. French Musical Automaton

“Ethiopian Harpist”

by Vichy

17” (43 cm.) Paper mache head with ebony black complexion, brown glass eyes, heavily defined eyelids with tinted lashes and brows, aquiline nose, closed mouth, paper mache onepiece torso and legs, wire upper arms, paper mache lower arms and sculpted fingers posed to hold harp. The woman is standing in self base with paper mache sculpted formation behind which encloses mechanism and attaches to her torso at her back. When wound, she turns her head and blinks her eyelids, then plays her harp with right hand, while music plays. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, attributed to Vichy, circa 1870. Value Points: very rare automaton with fine original finish and original elaborate costume. $6000/9000

90. Neapolitan Lad as Moroccan Page

10” (25 cm.) including stand. Polychromed terra cotta lad, his head tilted to the side and glancing upward, ebony black complexion with lightly tinted blush, short black curly hair, enamel eyes, black painted brows, closed mouth with painted teeth, tow-wrapped posable armature body with carved wooden arms and legs, painted red boots. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Neapolitan, mid1700s. Value points: dynamic pose heightened by fine sculpting and richly painted features, wearing original costume with metallic trim, original wooden stand. $700/900

91. Important Early Neapolitan Figures Depicting Balthazar, Caspar and Melchoir

14” (36 cm.) Each has polychromed terra cotta shoulderhead depicting a different royal person with enamel eyes, sculpted details of hair and beard, tow-wrapped posable armature body and carved wooden arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: Neapolitan, mid-1700s, included is Balthazar, King of Arabia with rich brown complexion with thick black furrowed brows, black tightly curled hair, painted blue stockings and red boots and wearing lavish silk costume with metallic and pearl trim; Melchior, King of Persia with well defined age wrinkles, bald pate with sculpted

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grey side locks and flowing beard, white painted stockings and taupe boots with blue edging, and wearing red, gold and green royal costume with flowing robe; and Caspar, King of Tarsus with deeply impressed noble cheek bones, brown sculpted flowing hair and beard, with painted brown stockings, red boots with white edging, and wearing

royal silk robes in gold and red silk with metallic trim; each King with matching original turban. Value Points: outstanding original presentation of the Three Magi with exemplary carving, original painting and fine details such as artistic posing of carved fingers. $7000/9000

92. Neapolitan Ottoman Traveler with Uniquely Modeled

Face

16” (41 cm.) Polychromed terra cotta head depicting a ruddy-faced man with very full lower face and highcrown bald pate with lock of hair at back of head, very strong nose and definition of cheek bones, enamel inset eyes, incised age lines, very full sculpted moustache, double chin, towwrapped posable armature body, carved wooden lower arms and legs, painted sandals, and wearing original silk costume with harem style pants, gold sash. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: Neapolitan, late 1700s. Value Points: unique and highly characterized face, with fine original painting. $1100/1300

93. Neapolitan Musician with Wooden Bagpipes and Frowning Expression

15” (38 cm.) Polychromed terra cotta shoulderhead with darkened ruddy complexion, black sculpted hair with forelock curl fronting a bald pate except for side locks and patch of hair at crown, very thick short greying black beard and moustache, enamel eyes, black painted curvy brows, closed mouth, tow-wrapped posable armature body, carved wooden arms and legs, painted blue slippers. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Neapolitan, mid1800s. Value Points: exceptionally fine modeling, wearing original costume with highly embroidered vest and jacket, turban, and carrying wooden bagpipes. $1100/1400

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20” (51 cm.) Polychromed terra cotta shoulderhead with darkened ruddy complexion, deeply incised age and character lines, pronounced ears, sculpted crown of hair with bald sides, very thick curly brows, sculpted thick wavy beard and moustache, enamel eyes, tow-wrapped posable armature body, carved wooden arms and legs, painted blue leggings and green painted boots.

Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Neapolitan, mid-1700s. Value Points: especially fine detail of sculpting enhanced by rich painting, wearing original brocade tapestry and silk costume. $9 00/1200

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Village Smiling Woman with Red Cap

13” (33 cm.) Polychromed terra cotta shoulderhead depicting plump-faced woman, her head turned slightly to the side, blushed cheeks and nose tip, closed mouth with row of painted teeth, enamel eyes, brown sculpted hair waved from face and captured under a fitted red cap, tow-wrapped armature posable body, carved wooden lower arms and legs, painted blue stockings and brown clogs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Neapolitan, mid-1700s. Value Points: outstanding sculpting of expressive facial features, original painted finish, painted red cap, dramatically posed fingers, and wearing original silk costume of village lady. $1200/1500

96. Neapolitan Village Man with Bald Pate and Kindly Expression

14” (36 cm.) Polychromed terra cotta shoulderhead turned to the side, gaunt sculpted face with incised wrinkles, bald pate, sculpted side locks and back curls, enamel inset eyes, painted curly brows, shaded chin stubble, towwrapped posable armature body, carved wooden lower arms and legs, painted black stockings and black painted shoes with red flaps. Condition: generally excellent, minor silk frailty. Value Points: rare character with very expressive sculpting of facial features and hands, original painted finish and silk costume.

$1100/1300

97. Neapolitan Village Boy with Wind-Tousled Hair

9” (23 cm.) Polychromed terra cotta shoulderhead of young lad with short brown sculpted curly hair windblown to the side, enamel eyes with shaded outline, rounded rosy-tipped nose, mouth modeled open with painted upper teeth, tongue, tow-wrapped posable armature body, carved wooden hands and lower legs, painted leggings and carved buckle shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Neapolitan, mid-1700s. Value Points: very expressive facial features of young village lad, wearing burgundy velvet costume. $700/900

98. Neapolitan Village Man and Woman in Interactive Pose

12” (30 cm.) and 13” seated. Each has polychromed terra cotta head with expressively sculpted facial features, tow-wrapped posable armature body (can stand or sit) with carved wooden arms and legs, including man with ruddy complexion, black sculpted windblown short hair with sideburns and goatee, shaded chin stubble, enamel eyes, closed mouth with painted teeth; and woman with brown sculpted hair tumbling onto shoulders and captured in a loosely woven head scarf, enamel eyes, mouth modeled as though open with sculpted teeth and tongue, amply modeled bosom, painted green stockings and black shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Neapolitan, mid-1700s. Value Points: outstanding modeling with very distinctive features including head scarf, modeled bosom, the woman holding original avocado half in her outstretched hand, original costumes, posed seated in wooden chairs (included). $1600/1900

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99. Neapolitan Angel with Carved Wooden Wings

8” (20 cm.) Polychromed terra cotta head tilted upward, sculpted brown curly flowing hair, enamel eyes, closed mouth, tow-wrapped armature body, carved wooden lower arms and legs to above the knees, bare feet, attached wooden wings having carved detail of feathering. Condition: very good, original finish with some rubs and darkening. Comments: Neapolitan, mid/late 1700s. Value Points: superbly carved wings, very unusual sculpting of hair. $500/700

100. English Wooden Three Story Dollhouse with Interesting Details

38” (97 cm.) h, 15”d. 25”w. The one-piece three-story dollhouse, constructed from wooden spice boxes (some labeling evident on back wall) has double front paneled doors, three windows on each side, and multiple windows at the front each with fitted panes and glass windows, topped by a spindled widow’s walk and four chimneys against the back wall. The interior features two rooms on each floor with connecting staircase, four fireplaces (each different) including two with mirrors and the kitchen fireplace with shelved surround, wooden floors and walls. The exterior has unusual rubbed painted patina. English, late 1800s. $1200/1600

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101. German Bisque Lady with Blue Glass Eyes and Ornate

Coiffure

16” (41 cm.) Pale bisque shoulderhead with slender oval face and elongated slender throat, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, fringed upper lashes, single stroke red upper eye liner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, brunette human hair in very elaborately arranged coiffure, cloth stitch-jointed body, porcelain lower arms. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 16. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: very elegant lady with brilliant cobalt blue eyes, exquisite antique brown silk costume, fine antique hair comb, leather shoes signed C.C. $700/900

with cannon fitted with an arrow; and pair of Viennese bronze miniature tabby cats, one with parlor maid costume and dust broom. Excellent condition. Late 1900s. $300/400

102. English Mahogany Tilt-Top Pedestal Table

7” (18 cm.) Of beautifully grained woods, with ogee-edged table top which can be displayed flat or tilted upward to place against a wall, and with beautiful shaped pedestal base terminated in three legs. English, mid-1800s. Excellent condition. $400/500

103. Antique Miniature Decorative Bimbeloterie

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½” (9 cm.) h. cherub. Decorative objects designed for curio shelves or tables include carved wooden cherub with attached gilt paper and metal accents; 4”l. carved bone figure of Cupid

104. Five Grodnertal Wooden Miniature Dolls in Original Presentations

4” (10 cm.) standing. Each is all-wooden Grodnertal doll with one-piece wooden head and torso, wooden arms and legs with peg-jointing at shoulders, elbows and hips, painted black hair with stippled detail around the forehead, and painted facial features. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Grodnertal, early 1800s. Value Points: a remarkable and wonderfully-preserved collection, each of the five dolls is presented in original costume and occupational presentation, including woman at spinning wheel, man with wheelbarrow, man with kettle, man with basket of fish, and seated man as knife sharpener. $1200/1600

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106. German Miniature Porcelain Boy in Bathing Pose

4” (10 cm.) One-piece pink-tinted porcelain figure of child posed as though about to dive, its arms uplifted, with sculpted black hair, painted features, bare feet, and with painted lines of bathing suit. Condition: generally excellent, small flake on right big toe. Comments: Germany, circa 1880. Value Points: rare variation

German Porcelain Taufling Boy with “Mama” Crier and Porcelain Hips

9” (23 cm.) Solid domed porcelain head with flat-cut swivel neck socket that accommodates to porcelain shoulderplate, black painted short hair with feathering around the forehead, pink tinted complexion, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with hint of smile, cloth midriff containing “mama” crier, porcelain lower hips and lower arms and legs, bare feet, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1865. Value Points: rare model enhanced further by mama crier and most pleasing expression. $900/1200

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of so-called Frozen Charlotte dolls of the era which were actually designed, this doll, as “bathing” dolls. $200/300

107. Rare German Porcelain Doll with Wooden Articulated Body and Fortune Telling Skirt

6 ½” (17 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead, sculpted black hair combed smoothly around her face and formed into chignon at back of head, painted brown eyes, eyeliner, brows and closed mouth, on carved wooden body with dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, porcelain lower arms and legs, painted shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1850. Value Points: rare articulated wooden body with jointed porcelain arms and legs, and with most unusual original fortune telling skirt with hundreds of folded paper fortunes in English hand-written script. $900/1100

108. Rare German Novelty Pickle Presentation of Tiny Wax Dolls

4 ½” (11 cm.) l. pickle. A wax-coated paper mache pickle, resting in original wicker basket, has full length opening to reveal an arrangement of seven graduated-size wax children, in a variety of poses, and each with colorful painted costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, late 1800s, the pickle was a popular ornamental theme during the 1800s, symbolizing good will and prosperity; often tucked under a bough on a Christmas tree with a special gift presented to the finder, or simply used as a festive accent. Value Points: rare to find presentation with wonderful detail and history. $700/900

109. Early German Taufling Child with Rare Body and Original Costume

13” (33 cm.) Solid domed porcelain head with flat-cut neck socket, brown painted hair shaded away from forehead and behind her fully-modeled ears, forming into short rolled curls at the back and

held by a gilt edged white headband, painted blue eyes with red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, tiny closed mouth with pert smile, composition shoulderplate and hips, cloth midriff and upper limbs, porcelain lower arms and legs, painted black boots. Condition: generally excellent, head does not swivel. Comments: Germany, circa 1865. Value Points: rare early model with charming face, beautifully shaded hair, rare body style, and wearing original traditional costume with multi-layered original petticoat and skirt. $1200/1500

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110. Pair of Antique Matching Bébé Dresses

For 15”-16” doll. 11” overall. 3 ½” shoulder width. The pair of matching dresses of pale moss green cotton linen have rounded necklines and slightly puffed sleeves accented with bands of ruffled lace, with enhancing featherstitch decoration. Excellent condition, slight fading. Circa 1890. $500/600

111. Four Pairs of Antique French Doll Shoes by C.M.

Each is of fine kidskin with ankle straps attached by tiny buttons or silk bows, and three have original matching silk rosette trim, each with leather sole impressed C.M. in oval. Included are: 3” aqua pair, size 10; 2” red pair, size 5; and two pairs of 3” black pair, size 10. Excellent condition, aqua have some scuffing. French, circa 1885. $500/700

112. German All-Bisque Doll by Kestner with Square-Cut Teeth

9” (23 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, blue glass enamel inset

eyes with spiral threading, painted lashes and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth with outlined lips, two square-cut upper teeth, one square-cut lower tooth, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs with very musculature detail, sculpted bent elbows, defined knees, tiny ankles, painted knee-high white socks and black seven-lace heeled boots, antique burgundy silk dress and bonnet, undergarments. Condition: generally excellent, imperceptible reglue of tip of right boot, typical flake at right leg and right arm stringing holes. Marks: 102 (or 10) 12 (head) 12 (arms). Comments: Kestner, circa 1890. Value Points: rare model in fine large size, superb body modeling, unique facial expression with very fine painting. $1100/1300

113. Petite French Bisque Bébé, Figure A, by Jules Steiner in Original Cossack Costume

9” (23 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig

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over Steiner pate, French paper mache body jointed at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent, retouch to torso. Marks: J. Steiner Bte SGDG Paris

A 2 (head) Le Petit Parisien Bébé Steiner (body). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1890. Value Points: pleasing wide-eyed expression with choice bisque, original body, sought-after size, and delightful antique costume in the Cossack manner. $2800/3200

114. French Bisque Bébé by Schmitt et Fils with Original Signed Body

15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head with rounded facial shape, pale blue glass spiral threaded inset eyes with darker iris rims, very thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve-blushed eye shadow, lightly feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, outlined lips, pierced ears, original blonde lambswool wig, French composition and wooden eight-loose-balljointed body with flat-cut derriere and straight wrists, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SCH (in shield) Bte SGDG 1 (head) SCH (in shield, derriere). Comments: Schmitt et Fils, circa 1880. Value Points: gentle-featured bébé with delicate complexion and soft blush, original body and body finish. $4500/6500

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115. Early French Bisque Portrait Bébé by Emile Jumeau with Splendid Eyes

16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head with very delicate complexion, large blue glass inset eyes with pronounced spiral threading and darker iris rims, thick black eyeliner, painted lashes, mauveblushed eye shadow, feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde lambswool wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-balljointed body with straight wrists, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, small flake at right pierced ear hole. Marks: 0. Comments: Emile Jumeau, his earliest portrait bébé, circa 1877. Value Points: rare early model with original body and body finish, most splendid eyes are enhanced further by rich decoration of eyeliner and mauve eye shadow. $5500/7500

116. Petite All-Original French Bisque Deposed Smiling Poupée by Leon Casimir Bru

12” (30 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass inset eyes with darker blue iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with hint of smile on upturned lip corners, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, slender kid poupée body with square-cut collarette. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: A. Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, his deposed model poupée of 1872. Value Points: superb all original poupée with fine hip-length original wig, and superb costume of cream and red cashmere wool with rich

embroidery and lace, matching bonnet, earrings, undergarments and red kidskin boots. $2800/3500

116.1. Antique Accessories for French Poupées

Including 3” carton hat box with removable lid, fauxleather banding and metal handle; 1” red/burgundy kidskin boots with silver buttons and buckle trim, wooden heels, kidskin soles; and 2” cream kidskin gloves. Excellent condition. French, circa 1870. $300/400

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117. Two Early Trade Cards for Bébé Bru

6” (15 cm.) x 3 ½”. Each of heavy stock cards with photographic image on the front of two Bébé Brus, one with dolls in aristocratic Spanish style costumes and the other in Bavarian style costumes. One the reverse is advertisement for the dolls. The photographs are somewhat faded, cards in fair/good condition. Circa 1885. $300/400

118. Rare French All-Bisque Mignonette as Asian Child

6” (15 cm.) Solid domed bisque swivel head with lightly-tinted amber complexion, on matching amber-tinted bisque torso and peg-jointed slender bisque limbs, side-angled brown glass inset eyes, black eyeliner, curved brows, closed mouth with accented lips, bare feet, with antique embroidered silk jacket and cap. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1882. Value Points: rare Asian-themed mignonette with beautiful complexion and painting. $1100/1400

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Cordovan Kidskin Shoes For Bébé Bru

2 ½” (6 cm.) Soft kidskin shoes with cordovan finish have ankle straps with black bead closure, and black kidskin bows with silver medal buckles, tan soles which are impressed “Bru Jne Paris” in oval and “5”. Excellent condition. French, Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1885. $300/400

120. Two Pairs of French Shoes for Bébé Bru

Each of kidskin with cordovan finish accented by brown stitched edging, ankle closure with tiny buttons; including 2 ½” pair with silver buckle trim, sole incised “Bru Jne Paris” and “5”; and 1 ½” pair with silk rosette trim, sole incised with script letter “B” in oval and

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“1”. Excellent condition. French, Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1885. $500/600

121. Very Beautiful French Bisque Brown-Eyed Bébé, Size 4, by Leon Casimir Bru with Signed Shoes

15” (38 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kidedged bisque shoulderplate with modeled bosom and shoulderblades, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted dark lashes, roseblushed eye shadow, brown brushstroked brows with slightly modeled details, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth, outlined lips, tiny modeled tongue tip, impressed dimple on philtrum and chin, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, slender lid bébé body with scalloped kid collarette, kid over wooden upper arms, bisque lower

arms and hands, kid gusset-jointing at hips and knees. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bru Jne 4 (head and shoulderplate). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1882. Value Points: very choice example of classic Bru bébé with choicest modeling, bisque and painting, very sturdy and fine original body, antique costume including original shoes signed “Bru Jne Paris 4”. $18,000/24,000

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122. Neapolitan Angel with Exuberant Carved Wooden Wings

12” (30 cm.) Polychromed terra cotta head inclined to the side, sculpted brown curly flowing hair, enamel eyes, closed mouth, tow-wrapped armature body, carved wooden lower arms and legs to above the knees, bare feet, attached wooden wings having carved detail of feathering. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Neapolitan, mid/late 1700s. Value Points: superbly carved wings, gentle expression. $1100/1300

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123. Petite Neapolitan Angel with Carved Wooden Wings

8” (20 cm.)

Polychromed terra cotta head inclined to the side and gazing upward, sculpted brown curly tousled hair, enamel eyes, closed mouth with gentle smile, tow-wrapped armature body, carved wooden lower arms and legs to above the knees, bare feet, attached wooden wings having carved detail of feathering. Condition: generally excellent, some light paint rubs, wings may be repainted. Comments: Neapolitan, mid/late 1700s. Value Points: very dear petite size with humble expression. $800/1000

124. Neapolitan Scene of Mary, Joseph and Baby Jesus on Base

20” (51 cm.) Posed upon a wooden base are figures of Mary and Joseph, each of polychromed terra cotta with sculpted facial features and flowing hair, enamel eyes, tow-wrapped posable armature body, carved wooden lower arms and legs; she posed seated with extended arms, brown sculpted hair, gentle enigmatic smile, painted sandals, holding carved wooden baby figure with sculpted hair and painted

features; and he with flowing grey hair and beard, mouth modeled open with painted feet, well-defined throat hollow, muscular legs, each with original silver halo. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Neapolitan, early 1800s. Value Points: wonderfullypreserved figures with finest sculpting, original painting, and silk costumes. $2500/3200

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125. Neapolitan Peasant Boy with Reclining Donkey

10” (25 cm.) boy. 10” donkey. Polychromed terra cotta shoulderhead of young lad with sculpted thick brown hair waved away from face, enamel inset eyes, blushed detail of complexion, slightly-smiling expression with painted teeth, tow-wrapped posable armature body, carved wooden lower arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Neapolitan, mid-1700s. Value Points: exceptionally fine artistry of facial features, original costume; included is paper mache figure of reclining donkey on self base. $900/1200

126. Neapolitan Young Lad as Bagpipe Player

9” (23 cm.) Polychromed terra cotta shoulderhead of young lad with shaved bald pate except arranged curls at the crown, well-modeled ears, enamel inset eyes, painted brows, closed mouth, blushed cheeks, tow-wrapped armature posable body, carved wooden lower arms and legs, painted blue leggings and red slippers. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Neapolitan, mid1700s. Value Points: most unusual facial expression, sculpting of ears and hair crown, original costume and carrying wooden bagpipes. $900/1100

127. Petite Neapolitan Villager in Original Costume

9” (23 cm.) Polychromed terra cotta man with bald pate sculpted curly side burns, enamel inset eyes, painted features, closed mouth with slight smile and painted teeth, tow-wrapped posable armature body, wooden arms and legs, painted blue shoes with red buckles. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Neapolitan, mid-1700s. Value Points: fine original finish on the expressive-faced character, original silk costume, wooden (detachable stand).

$800/1100

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Neapolitan Villager Young Lady with Chignon

10” (25 cm.) Polychromed terra cotta shoulderhead turned to the side, brown sculpted hair drawn away from face and captured in loose chignon at the back, enamel eyes, closed mouth, painted facial features, tow-wrapped armature posable body, carved wooden lower arms and legs, painted red wooden clogs. Condition: generally excellent, some wear to original costume, few rubs on hair.

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late 1700s. Value Points: charming gentle expression, the doll is posed on original (removable) wooden stand. $700/900

129. Petite Neapolitan Village Woman and Young Lad

9” (23 cm.) and 7” (boy). Each has polychromed terra cotta shoulderhead with sculpted wind-blown hair (hers in loosely coiled chignon at back of head), enamel inset eyes, expressive features, closed mouth (she with painted teeth), tow-wrapped posable armature body, wooden lower arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Neapolitan, late 1700s. Value Points: each is wearing original costume of village shop keeper, she carrying a bundle of root vegetables. $1100/1400

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130. Four Early Framed Scenes of Children at Play

12” (30 cm.) x 10” Each of four early engravings, set is matching maple wood frames feature child in playful scenes with animals or nursery toys. Each has title in five different languages. Very good condition, some light spotting. Circa 1870. $300/400

131. Three Rare German Paper Mache Googlies as Candy Containers

5” (13 cm.) largest. Each is paper mache googly designed as candy container with removable head for access to hollow interior, and egg-shaped costume, including blue eyes, head with top knot and wide smile; Brownie-like character with pointy hat emerging from egg; and Brownie in the Palmer Cox style as bellhop who appears to be crawling out of an egg. Excellent condition. Germany, early 1900s. $700/900

132. German Paper Mache Nodding Brownie Policeman from Palmer Cox Illustrations

12” (30 cm.) Very over-sized paper mache head with painted googly eyes, and with sculpted

helmet lettered US, loosely-attached in “nodder” fashion by wooden dowel to a skinny body and elongated legs, with painted Police uniform, posed on wooden base. When lightly tapped, the head nods back and forth. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1895, based upon illustrations of Brownie policeman in books by Palmer Cox. Value Points: rare to find and wonderfully-preserved storybook googly character. $600/800

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Three German Paper Mache Characters by Palmer Cox with Sculpted Costumes

8” (20 cm.) -9” Each is paper mache with plump torso, the larger two with very elongated jointed arms and legs, having painted facial features with large googly eyes, painted costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, each representing one of the characters from the Palmer Cox Brownie books, circa 1892. Value Points: rare characters to find, especially in such well-preserved original condition. $700/900

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Superb German Cloth Character, Series I, by Kathe Kruse

16” (41 cm.) All-cloth doll with pressed and oil-painted facial features, painted short brown hair with stippled details, sculpted ears, brown painted eyes with tiny white eye dots, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with downcast pouty expression, muslin body with jointed arms, and side-hip disc-jointed hips, plump

body style. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Kathe Kruse 64873 (left foot) made in Germany (left foot). Comments: Kathe Kruse, circa 1920. Value Points: pristine condition of the wistful faced child with fine detail of modeling and fine alloriginal artistic painting, wearing original costume, having original KK paper label with “unique art dolls” label. $2200/2600

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135. Petite German Bisque Closed Mouth Child

Known as “A.T. Kestner”

11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body with straight wrists, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 3. Comments: Kestner, circa 1885, the doll is known as “A.T. Kestner” in reference to its similarity to the French bébé A.T. by Thuillier. Value Points: rare model, especially in this tiny size, with lovely bisque and painting, original body and body finish. $1200/1500

136. Pair, German All-Bisque Dolls in Playful Pose

4” (10 cm.) Each is one-piece bisque figure of young child in playful reclining pose, each with painted facial features, mohair wig, and sculpted white night dress. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1900. $400/500

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Bisque Child Doll, Model 949, by Simon and Halbig

10” (25 cm.)

Bisque socket head, brown glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, two square-cut upper porcelain teeth and one lower, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden fully-jointed body, wonderful antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SH 3 949. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890.

Value Points: beautiful tiny size of the sought after model with original wig, body, body finish, and wonderful antique costume and signed German shoes. $800/1100

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Bisque GlassEyed Character “Gretchen”, Model 114, by Kammer and Reinhardt

24” (61 cm.)

Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, thickly fringe-painted upper lashes, one-stroke tapered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, rounded nose, closed mouth in pouty expression, shaded and accented lips, dimpled chin, blonde human hair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique pale rose cotton dress and bonnet, undergarments, leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent, body is German of the era albeit not original. Marks: K*R 114 64. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912, the glass-eyed variation of their art character model marketed as “Gretchen”. Value Points: the glass-eyed variation is very rare especially in this grand size, having outstanding quality of bisque with fine matte complexion and beautiful painting of features. $3500/4500

139. Box of Embroidered “Dolly” Handkerchiefs 1 ½” (4 cm.) x 1 ½” each hankie folded. Presented with their own white gift box with paper lace edging are four originally-folded handkerchiefs, each embroidered “Dolly”. Excellent condition, all original. Circa 1890. $100/200

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140. Beautiful Petite French Bisque Bébé, Figure C, 3/0, by Jules Steiner for Au Nain Bleu

11” (28 cm.)

Bisque socket head, small blue glass eyes with spiral threading, painted lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, upturned lip corners in slight smile, blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate, French composition fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Figure C 3/0 Steiner Bte

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Bébé Steiner (body) Au Nain Bleu Paris (torso) 3 (incised on pate). Comments: Jules Nicolas Steiner, circa 1889, the doll was presented at the prestige Paris doll boutique of Au Nain Bleu. Value Points: especially beautiful bébé, with original wig, pate, body, body finish, original Au Nain Bleu Costume. The doll was shown in color plate Figure 43 in the book The Dolls of Nicholas Steiner by Dorothy McGonagle. $4500/5500

141. French Bisque Bébé, Figure C, 4/0, with Wire Lever Eyes by Jules Steiner

8” (20 cm.) Bisque socket head, dark blue sleep eyes that open and close with wire lever, painted lashes, dark eyeliner, rose-blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, accented lips, brunette mohair wig, French composition fully-jointed body, lovely costume. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: Figure C 4/0 J. Steiner Bte SGDG Paris (head) Le Petite Parisien Bébé Steiner (body stamp). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1889. Value Points: most charming petite bébé with enhancing shy smile, delicate shaded bisque, original body and body finish. $3500/4200

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8” (20 cm.) Bisque socket head, dark blue sleep eyes that open and close with wire lever, painted lashes, dark eyeliner, rose-blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth accented lips, blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate, French composition fully-

jointed body, lovely costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Figure C 4/0 J. Steiner Bte SGDG Paris (head) Le Petite Parisien Bébé Steiner (body stamp). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1889. Value Points: very wonderful tiny bébé with original signed tiny sleep eyes, fabulous wig with four narrow hip-length braids, original body and body finish, jewelry, costume. $3500/4200

143. Four French Spindled Chairs with Woven Seats

7” (18 cm.) Each of the matched set has fancily carved spindled back and an inlay woven rush seat. Excellent condition. French, circa 1885, the unusual diminutive size is rare to find. $500/600

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144. French Bisque First Period EJ Bébé by Emile Jumeau with Original Signed Shoes

11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, pale blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading and darker blue iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, impressed philtrum and chin dimples, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: 1/ EJ (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1880, the first period model of Jumeau’s EJ bébé. Value Points: very rare early bébé with finest delicate bisque, splendid eyes, original body and body finish, original Jumeau chemise and signed “Bébé Jumeau Depose”. $5500/7500

145. Victorian Photograph of Child with Bébé Jumeau

6” (15 cm.) x 4”. The heavy stock card photograph depicts a young seated girl holding her Bébé Jumeau, circa 1880. Included is brass easel. Excellent condition. $200/300

146. Fourteen French All-Bisque “Lilliputian”

Miniature Dolls in Original Traditional Costumes

2 ½” (6 cm.) Each has bisque loopjointed swivel head with painted facial features and mohair wig, peg-

jointed bisque arms and legs, painted blue or red boots. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments:

French, circa 1890, the dolls were marketed under the term “Lilliputians” or “Les Nations” referring to the traditional costumes in which they were sold.

Value Points: included are fourteen dolls from the series, each with wonderfullypreserved and vibrantly colored original traditional costume of different countries or regions.

$1200/1600

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Bisque Portrait Bébé by

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Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve-blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined shaded lips, separately modeled applied and pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, peach silk twill costume and fancy matching bonnet, undergarments, leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks:

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Collection of Twenty Issues of La Poupée Modele, 1869 and 1870

11” (28 cm.) x 7”. The children’s French publication, launched in December 1863, was aimed at an audience of young girls from 6 to 12 years of age with the stated goal to “introduce young girls to needlework through playing with their dolls”. Each issue contained stories, instruction sheets, lessons and more, and, notably patterns for constructing fashionable doll costumes and accessories. Included in this group of 20 issues is the complete year of 1869 (few missing pattern inserts), and January, April, June, August, September and October of 1870 (October missing cover and pattern). An invaluable source of study for French poupées of this era. $400/500

149. French Accessories for Poupées or Small Bébés

3” (8 cm.) l. fan. Including bone-handled fan with gilt accents and blue silk blades with handpainted designs; woven straw bonnet with lace and silk ribbon accents; and book-shaped box which opens to mirrored interior, containing two pocket watches, tiny scissors, bone opera glasses with Stanhope images of the Palais Trocadero at L’Exposition International. Excellent condition. French, circa 1867. $400/500

150. Three Rare Mid-1800s Accessories

Included is 3”l. decorative hair comb with painted wooden frame to simulate tortoise shell; 1 ½”h. brooch with brass fitting having deeply sculpted profile of woman’s head; and gold-plated pin with glass cover enclosing interwoven locks of blonde and brunette hair. Excellent condition. Mid-1800s. $300/400

151. French Poupée Bustle of Unsual Design

3 ½” (9 cm.) h. Constructed of spiral-looped metal wires, the bustle presents a cup-like cage designed to fit over the derriere of poupée and lend shape to a fashionable gown, with cord twill waist band and ties. Excellent condition. French, circa 1870. $200/300

152. French Bisque Poupée with Paris Boutique Label of Alice Couterier

15” (38 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, lightly arched brows,

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accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with pale accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid gusset-jointed body, lovely costume with matching bonnet, opera glasses with Stanhope images of Paris. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Maison Alice Couterier Paris 8 rue du Dauphin (label on torso). Comments: French, circa 1867, the doll boutique of Alice Couterier, named Aux Enfants de France, presented luxury poupées and toys during this era. Value Points: few examples of labeled Couterier dolls are known, this example with lovely expression, fine quality of bisque and fine sturdy body. $2800/3200

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153. Lady Doll Ballgown of Purple Changeable Silk

For 18” lady doll, 15” overall l. 3 ½” shoulder width. The ensemble of purple/amethyst iridescent or changeable silk features a fitted bodice with rounded neck and half-length sleeves with pleated lower arms, full length skirt with double bands of narrow pleats at the bottom that extend completely around to the very full back side with extended length, and with intricately shaped overskirt at the waist with lappet

edging. Excellent condition. Of antique fabrics, vintage construction of uncertain date, 1875 style. $400/500

154. French Accessories for Poupées

Including 2 ½” carton hat box simulated kidskin with leather straps and removable lids, 5” tan leather gloves with brown overcast stitching, kidskin purse with pocket-watch face, leather portfolio which folds open to packets of stationery, and woven hat with garland of silk flowers and silk streamers. Excellent condition. French, circa 1880. $400/500

155. French Silk Ensemble for Poupée

For 18” poupée. 15” overall length. 3 ½” shoulder width. The two-piece silk ensemble of crisp navy blue silk has fitted jacket with inlay panels of patterned silk, ¾ coat sleeves, and matching patterned overlay drape on skirt, with ruffle and lace balayeuse

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at skirt hem, and demi-train at the back. Excellent condition. French, circa 1875. $400/500

156. Four Rare Victorian Gilt Tussy-Mussies with Emerging Dolls in Flowers

3” (8 cm.) overall. Each is gilt metal tussy-mussy with elaborate cutwork detail containing a cluster of wireframed silk thread flowers which are centered by a tiny porcelain doll (so-called Frozen Charlotte) with painted hair and facial features. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: mid-1800s. Value Points: charming luxury accessories are all original and very rare to find. $700/900

157. French Bisque Portrait Poupée by

Pierre François Jumeau

21” (53 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, slender oval face, small blue glass inset eyes with darker blue iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve-blushed eye shadow, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, firmly-stuffed muslin stitch-shaped body with stitched-on blue kidskin boots, leather arms and modeled porcelain hands, lovely antique costume and undergarments. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: PierreFrançois Jumeau, circa 1870, on original lady body with 1869 patented porcelain hands by Philadelphian Martin Kintzback; during this era of high American import tariffs, American toy stores often simply imported French bisque doll heads which they then fitted to doll bodies made in America, such as that by Kintzback. Value Points: very beautiful poupée with delicate complexion, exquisite original wig, original body, and lovely costume. $2800/3500

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158. Neapolitan Village Lady in Original Costume

15” (38 cm.) Polychromed terra cotta shoulderhead of lady with uptilted head, expressive character face with defined chin and throat, enamel eyes, dark brown sculpted short curly hair, painted brows, mouth modeled as though open with row of painted upper teeth, blushed cheeks, towwrapped posable armature body, carved wooden lower arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Neapolitan, mid-1700s.

Value Points: very fine sculpting of facial features and hair, original costume of village lady. $900/1100

159. Neapolitan Villager Man with Character Features

13” (33 cm.) Polychromed terra cotta shoulderhead depicting baldheaded man with sculpted sidelocks atop each ear and modeled wart on his forehead, enamel eyes, incised wrinkles on forehead and around the eyes, shaded chin stubble, closed mouth with upturned lips, ruddy nose tip, tow-wrapped posable armature body, carved wooden lower arms and legs, painted black shoes. (frail) original costume. Condition: generally excellent, old retouch on hands. Comments: Neapolitan, mid-1700s. Value Points: exceptional detail of facial carving and expression enhanced by original finish. $900/1100

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160. Neapolitan Villager with Expressive Character Face

12” (30 cm.) Polychromed terra cotta shoulderhead of village man with bald pate and side-locks over each ear, pronounced nose, enamel inset eyes, incised forehead wrinkles and defined cheek bones, shaded chin stubble, ruddy cheeks, tow-wrapped posable armature body, carved wooden arms and legs, painted brown shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Neapolitan, mid-1700s. Value Points: fine original painting of features on the very expressive face, original well-preserved costume. $1100/1300

161. Neapolitan Cattle in Reclining Pose

9” (23 cm.) l. Paper mache figure of reclining cattle, posed on self base, with defined horns, hooves, and hide. Excellent condition. $300/400

162. Neapolitan Village Aged Gentleman

12” (30 cm.) Polychromed terra cotta shoulderhead with bald pate depicting older gentleman, having incised age wrinkles and gaunt cheek bones, enamel eyes gazing downward, curved brown boots, closed mouth with firmly set lips, tow-wrapped posable armature body, carved wooden lower arms and legs, painted brown legging and black shoes. Condition: facial finish is excellent, paint worn on legs, and some frailty to costume. Comments: Neapolitan, mid1700s. Value Points: very expressive carving and painting of facial features. $700/900

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163. Late-18th Century Wax Taufling Baby with Original Costume and Box

10” (25 cm.) Poured wax shoulderhead with warm honey-toned complexion, tiny enamel inset eyes, delicate painted features, cone-shaped firm body enclosed in original richly-ornamented lace wrap with bands of painted embossed tin accents such as flowers and stars, and with matching headband. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, late-18th century, the taufling baby was known as “fatschenkind”. Value Points: very rare to find early doll in wonderfullypreserved condition, still is original paper-wrapped bentwood lidded box. $1100/1300

164. Neapolitan Figure of Baby in Diminutive Size

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parted lips with painted teeth, arms extended. Condition: very good, paint chip to left toes, small chips to finger tips. Comments: Neapolitan, early 1800s. Value Points: well-detailed modeling enhanced by delicate blush. $300/400

165. Two Miniature Paintings in Original Bone Frames

4” (10 cm.) x 3 ½”. Each features an intricately-designed inlay bone frame which is centered by an oval gilt framed painting in vivid colors. Mid-1800s. Excellent condition. $500/700

166. Early All-Wax Child in Original Costume

7” (18 cm.) The standing one-piece wax child with posed tilted head has modeled and painted brown hair, enamel eyes, painted features, closed mouth, modeled bent elbows. Condition: some craquelure surface lines, feet and head are early, repair to body, some wax missing below costume at shoulderplate. Comments: early 1800s. Value Points: rare early doll with wonderful face, wearing frail original silk costume and shoes with gilt metallic trim. $300/400

167. Four Sculpted Neapolitan Angel Heads with Wings

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½” (6 cm.) - 3”. Each is polychromed terra cotta head of cherubic angel with painted and sculpted hair in different manner, enamel inset eyes, painted and sculpted wings. Condition: two are excellent, two

have paint rubs on face. Comments: Neapolitan, early 1800s. Value Points: interesting study in painted and carving variations of wings and hair styles. $400/500

168. Neapolitan Woman with Gentle Demeanor

17” (43 cm.) Polychromed terra cotta shoulderhead, sculpted brown hair loosely drawn from face into chignon with loose tendrils on shoulders, enamel eyes, painted brows and lips of closed mouth, tow-wrapped armature posable body, carved wooden lower arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent except wear to paint on hands and feet. Comments: Neapolitan, early 1800s. Value Points: gentle demeanor is achieved by tilt of head and serene expression, fine sculpting of hair. $800/1000 168.

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169. Petite French Porcelain Lady with Brown Sculpted Hair in Rare Coiffure

13” (33 cm.) Hand-pressed shoulderhead with lightly tinted complexion, oval shaped face and elongated throat, brown sculpted hair in centerpart and waved neatly around sides of face, looped under her sculpted ears and forming into a braided chignon at back of head, unusually large painted eyes, black upper eyeliner, brown painted brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, firmly stuffed early French kid poupée body, antique gown and undergarments, leather slippers.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1. X. (ink lettered inside shoulderplate).

Comments: French, maker uncertain, possibly Petit, circa 1850. Value Points: rarity factors including brown hair in rare coiffure, original kid body, expressive features. $1200/1600

170. Small German Porcelain Gentleman with Painted Moustache and Goatee

8” (20 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead with black sculpted short hair having feathering details around the forehead, painted blue eyes, black painted brows, closed mouth, black painted moustache and goatee, muslin stitch-jointed body, porcelain lower limbs, painted black shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1880. Value Points: rare painted moustache and goatee, are enhanced by handsomely fitted gentleman’s ensemble. $500/700

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171. Rare German Porcelain Lady Doll with Brown Hair and Extended Chignon by KPM

19” (48 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead of lady with delicate pink-tinted complexion, very slender oval face and elongated strong throat, brown sculpted hair with shaded coloring drawn smoothly around the sides of her face, over her ears, and formed into an extended chignon at the back of her head, blue painted eyes in large half-moon shaped sockets, red upper eyeliner, single-stroke brown brows, strong aquiline nose, closed mouth with full lips, center accent line, and slightly upturned lip corners as though smiling, old muslin stitch-jointed body, leather arms, wearing fine early gown, undergarments, stockings, shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: KPM (blue stamp inside right shoulders) KPM (very faint red ink orb inside back shoulderplate). Comments: KPM, Meissen, circa 1840. Value Points: exquisite quiet elegance of the very rare early doll in fine larger size allowing full definition of features and painting. The doll is featured in German Porcelain Dolls by Mary Kromholz, page 24. $2800/3500

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172. Early German Porcelain Lady Doll with Rare Brown Hair

17” (43 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead with lightly tinted complexion, slender oval face and elongated throat, brown sculpted hair arranged neatly at sides of face and arranged in deep loops around her modeled ears, forming into a braided chignon at the back of head, painted blue eyes, black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, primly-painted lips with center accent line, cloth stitch-jointed body, porcelain lower arms, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1850. Value Points: rarely found porcelain model with compelling proud demeanor, rare painted brown hair. $1200/1600

173. Tiny German Porcelain Doll with Wooden Articulated Body and Porcelain Limbs

4” (10 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead, sculpted black centerpart hair combed smoothly behind her ears and formed into long ringlet curls, painted dark eyes, eyeliner, brows and closed mouth, on carved wooden body with doweljointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, porcelain lower arms and legs, right hand curled into fist, painted shoes, antique costume included. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1850. Value Points: rare articulated wooden body with jointed porcelain arms and legs, rare coiffure. $700/900

174. Early German Porcelain Doll with Wooden Articulated Body

8” (20 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead, sculpted black hair combed smoothly around her face and formed into chignon at back of head, painted brown eyes, eyeliner, brows and closed mouth, on carved wooden body with dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, porcelain lower arms and legs, right hand curled into fist to hold an object, painted shoes, antique undergarments included. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1850. Value Points: rare articulated wooden body with jointed porcelain arms and legs. $1100/1500

175. German Porcelain Doll with Rare Wooden Articulated Body

16” (41 cm.) Pink-tinted porcelain shoulderhead of lady with

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slender face and elongated throat, very dark brown sculpted hair waved smoothly around her face and captured in tightly coiled chignon at the back of head, painted small blue eyes, black and red upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, tiny closed mouth, shapely carved wooden torso, wooden upper arms and legs, porcelain lower arms and legs with dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, right

hand sculpted with folded fingers to hold an object, painted red flat shoes, lovely antique silk costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1850. Value Points: very rare articulated wooden body, especially rare to find in this larger size. $2500/2800

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177. German Paper Mache Miniature Doll with Rare Wooden Articulated Body

5” (13 cm.) Paper mache shoulderhead with painted short black hair under attached bonnet, painted facial features, tiny black eyes, tiny mouth, all-wooden body with shapely torso, articulated limbs with dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, painted red shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1840. Value Points: all-original rare miniature doll with fully-articulated body, original costume, original finish. $600/800

178. Petite German Paper Mache Doll in Original Costume

7” (18 cm.)

13” (33 cm.) Polychromed terra cotta head inclined to the side and gazing upward, sculpted very full brown curly flowing hair, enamel eyes, mouth carved as though open with painted teeth, tow-wrapped armature body, carved wooden lower arms and legs to above the knees, bare feet, attached wooden wings having carved detail of feathering.

Condition: generally excellent, light touch up on feet. Comments: Neapolitan, mid/late 1700s. Value Points: superbly carved wings, most expressive features. $700/900

Paper mache shoulderhead with childlike rounded face, black sculpted short curly hair, painted blue eyes, black upper eyeliner, closed mouth, slender kid body, wooden lower arms and legs with painted flat black shoes.

Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: charming miniature size, original finish, and wearing original net dress with gilt paper accents, undergarments. $300/400

179. American Miniature Dollhouse Piano Music Box by Tynietoys

7” (18 cm.) x 5”, 3”h. With painted faux-rosewood finish, the grand piano with folding sheet music board and hinged back has paper lithographed keyboard, and a hidden music box which winds on the underside. With impressed Tynietoys logo on underside. Excellent condition, music box functions. American, Tynietoys, circa 1930s. $300/400

180. Grodnertal Wooden Miniature Doll and Two Children’s Books “Catherine Susan and Me”

5” (13 cm.) doll. 5 ½” x 5” books. All wooden doll with onepiece head and torso, black painted hair with shaded details, painted facial features, wooden arms and legs with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Grodnertal, mid-1800s. Value Points: the doll is wearing original costume. Included are two children’s books “Catherine Susan and Me goes abroad” and “Me and Catherine Susan earns an honest penny” by Kathleen Ainslee, published by Castell Brothers of London, late 1800s. Relating the story of a traveling Grodnertal doll. $400/500

182. Early French Wooden and Paper Mache Tumbling Toy

6” (15 cm.) l. base. A figure representing an acrobat with paper mache head, wooden articulated limbs and cloth costume is designed to perform various acrobatic and balancing acts atop his companion table. Excellent condition. French, circa 1840. $300/400

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183. Grand French Bisque Bébé by Emile Jumeau, Size 15

33” (84 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, shaded lips, separately modeled pierced ears, blonde human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 15 (head, and artist checkmarks).

Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1888. Value Points: rare grand size of the classic bébé with fine bisque and painting. $5500/6500

184. Three Pairs of Shoes for Bébés Jumeau

Each with ankle ties, including 3 ½” aqua kidskin pair with (replaced) bows, gilt lettering on soles “Bébé Jumeau Paris Depose” and incised 11; 3” pair red silk with silk rosettes, gilt lettering “Bébé Jumeau Paris Depose” and incised 8; and 3 ½” cordovan kidskin pair with black pom-poms incised “Paris Depose” with bee symbol and 11. Very good/excellent condition. French for Bébé Jumeau, circa 1885. $500/600

185. French Bisque Bébé by Leon Casimir Bru with Original Signed Shoes

13” (33 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kidedged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading and darker iris rims, painted lashes, accented

eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French kid bébé body with slender torso, scalloped edge kid collarette, kid-over-wooden upper arms, wooden lower arms and legs, Chevrot hinged hips. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: Bru Jne 2 (head and shoulders) Bébé Bru...(original paper label on torso). Comments: Bru, Chevrot epoch, circa 1886. Value Points: desirable petite size bébé with enchanting expression, fine quality bisque and eyes, original body, very fine ivory silk dress that is likely original, original shoes signed “Bru Jne Paris”. $11,000/13,000

185.1. Three French Pairs of Shoes for Bébé Bru

Each pair is of dark brown/black kidskin with ankle straps, including 3” pair with brown silk edging, black velvet ties, silk buckle trim, marked “Bru Jne Paris” and “6”; 2” pair with button closures, silver buckles, incised “Bru Jne Paris” and “2”; and 1 ½” pair with silver button buttons and brown silk bows, incised “B” in script and “1”. Good/very good condition. French, Leon Casimir Bru, 1880s. $600/800

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186. French Bisque Bébé by Jules Steiner, Series C, with Dramatic Facial Expression

10” (25 cm.) Bisque socket head with rounded facial shape, very large blue glass inset eyes with darker iris rims, painted lashes, dark eyeliner, richly blushed eye shadow, dark brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate, Steiner composition fully-jointed body, wearing vintage blue serge sailor suit with red anchor embroidery, sailor cap, antique shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sie C 3/0, circa 1890. Value Points: most unusual dramatic large eyes with rich blushing presents a delightful character like look. The doll appears on the cover of The Dolls of Jules Nicolas Steiner by Dorothy McGonagle and in color plate 23. $3200/3800

187. Two Costumes for French Bébés

For 15”-16” bébés. Including blue woolen knit dress with dropped waist and charming pom-pom bands on the skirt and with ivory knit edging on collar and cuffs and braided sash; navy blue wool double breasted coat with brass buttons and full lining; and woven bonnet with flat crown and turnedup brim trimmed with blue velvet banding and streamers. Excellent condition. French, circa 1885. $500/600

188. French Mariner Costume and Cap

For 14” child doll. Heavy striped twill fabric forms a two-piece short set with short-sleeve middy shirt and matching shorts. Along with navy blue sailor cap with oil-cloth lid and red grosgrain ribbon banding. Excellent condition. French, circa 1890. $300/400

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190. Five Pairs of French Kidskin Shoes for Bébés

Each of kidskin with dark brown/black finish, ankle ties, including 2” pair with brown silk bows with silver buckle, incised with three interlocking circles; 2 ½” pair with brown silk rosettes, incised M.G; 2 ½” pair with brown silk rosettes and bow ties, incised C.M; 2 ¾” pair with brown silk ties incised with full figure of doll and 7; and 2” pair with brown silk rosettes incised with full figure of doll and 5. Excellent condition. French, circa 1880. $400/600

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16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump cheeks, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, rose-blushed eye shadow, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, impressed dimples at philtrum and lip corners, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, Steiner composition fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: *88 (impressed) Au Defi 68 Rue Thiers 68 Marseille (red stamp on head and body) Medaille d’Or (stamp on body). Comments: Phenix Star model by Jules Steiner successors, circa 1895, the bébé was commissioned exclusively for the Au Defi doll boutique in Marseille. Value Points: rare exclusively

commissioned model with original marked head and body, very fine bisque and painting, original costume. $2800/3400

192. German All-Bisque Miniature Doll with Miniature Desk

4” (10 cm.) Bisque swivel head on bisque torso, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, pegjointed bisque arms and legs, painted socks and black two-strap shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1900. Value Points: the little girl is wearing factory original knit dress and bonnet, owns an additional knit costume, and is posed alongside her own soft metal lady’s writing desk with silver finish and gilt accents. $400/500

193. Antique Accessories for French Poupées and Bébés

The collection includes three 2”w. curved hair combs, two decorative hair combs, two turquoise beaded necklaces with gilt medallions, turqoise beaded necklace with turquoise beaded cross, bracelet with garnet stones, folding lorgnette, stork shaped scissors. Excellent condition. French, circa 1880s. $400/500

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194. Petite French Bisque Bébé by Jules Steiner, Figure C, 3/0 with Wire Lever Eyes

10” (25 cm.) Bisque socket head, dark blue glass eyes that open and close with wire lever at back of head, rose-blushed eye shadow, long painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with upturned lip corners in hint of smile, brunette human hair wig, cork pate, French composition fully-jointed body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Figure C No 3/0 Steiner Bte

SGDG Paris (head) Le Petit Parisien Bébé Steiner (torso). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1889. Value Points: most appealing dainty presentation, with original signed Steiner eyes, original Steiner body with original finish. $2800/3200

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French All-Bisque Brown-Complexioned

Mignonette and Nodding-Head Donkey

3” (8 cm.) l. donkey 2 ½”h. doll. All-bisque mignonette with rich brown complexion, painted facial features, has swivel head and jointed limbs, factory original costume, and accompanied by an early paper mache donkey with flocked finish, “nodder” style head, leather harness

and saddle. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, the doll from the series marketed as Lilliputians featuring tiny mignonettes in original costumes of various regions. Value Points: most delightful miniature set in impeccable condition. $500/700

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Petite French Bisque Bébé, Series C, 3/0, by Jules Steiner

10” (25 cm.) Bisque socket head with rounded plump facial shape, blue glass inset eyes with darker iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, roseblushed eye shadow, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde lambswool wig over original pate, composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sie C 3/0. Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1879, the early version of the Series C which closely resembles Steiner’s early unmarked bébés. Value Points captivating expression with very fine bisque and painting, original wig, body, body finish, chemise, leather shoes and carrying her own tiny all-bisque doll. $3200/3700

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14” (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, small blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig in original braids, early composition and wooden ball-jointed body, straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 224. Comments: Bahr and Proschild, circa 1890. Value Points: pristine all-original condition, wearing original traditional costume with medallion trimmed vest, and with original lace-trimmed bonnet, preserved in original box with original label “Puppen/ Poupées/Dolls” indicating the worldwide market for the dolls of this firm. $1100/1300

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Gebruder Heubach

11” (28 cm.)

Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, short feathered brows, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body.

Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: Heubach (in square) Germany (and illegible model number high on back crown rim). Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912. Value Points: all-original glass-eyed doll is wearing her original folklore traditional costume. $600/800

199. German Porcelain Doll in Original Norwegian Traditional Costume with Baby in Bunting

10” (25 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead, black sculpted hair drawn from face with feathering details around the forehead and formed into short curls at the back, fully-sculpted ears, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, tiny closed mouth, muslin stitch-jointed body, bisque lower arms and legs, painted boots. Condition: generally excellent, slight paint rubs at back of head. Comments: Germany, circa 1885. Value Points: wearing wonderful original traditional costume of Norway with bead work trim, very rare pleated coiffe, and carrying little all-porcelain doll in beaded bunting. $700/900

200. German Porcelain Doll as Young Lad in Original Traditional Swedish Costume

11” (28 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead, black sculpted hair in short boyish

fashion with curls onto forehead, painted blue eyes, black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, closed mouth with center accent line, firmly-stuffed cloth body, kid arms. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1880. Value Points: rare boyish hair style, wonderful original and well detailed traditional costume of Sweden including embroidered socks and vest. $400/500

201. Petite French Porcelain Doll with Original Kid Body and Costume

8” (20 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead with solid dome and painted short black hair arranged with curls and feathering framing the face, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, shapely French kid body. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, maker unknown, circa 1860. Value Points: all-original doll in rare size, original body and multi-layered original costume and bonnet. $1200/1500

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17” (43 cm.) h. 17”l. The bisque Grecian-theme vignette of woman with fancily decorated flowing hair and draped costume with painted decorative details, posed seated, her head and arms uplifted as she holds a small child with floral coronet decorated hair, serves as decoration for the clock works hidden inside, with porcelain clock face, key, and resting upon separate original porcelain base. Excellent condition, clock needs some repair. French, mid-1800s. $800/1100

203. German Bisque Vignette “Playful Dog with Her Favorite Doll”

7” (18 cm.) The all-bisque figurine depicts a little girl posed upon a self base, her dog at the side, pulling away her favorite doll, the girl and the doll decorated with colorful and welldetailed costume. Excellent condition, Germany, circa 1875. $400/500

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German Bisque Doll with Sculpted Brown Hair in Elaborate Coiffure

18” (46 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead with strong elongated throat, sculpted dark brown hair in elaborately arranged horizontal and ringlet curls, with feathering detail at forehead and trimmed with gilt accented feather at crown and rows of tiny gold beads and barrette at the crown and back, painted blue eyes, black upper eyeliner, all-around painted lashes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with shaded accent line between the lips, fullysculpted ears, sculpted triple-strand gold beaded necklace, muslin stitch-jointed body, bisque lower arms and legs, painted black ankle boots with lacing, very fine antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, Alt, Beck and Gottschalk, circa 1875. Value Points: rarity factors including brown hair coloring, ornate coiffure and hair ornaments, and jewelry. The doll is photographed on the cover of German Parian Dolls by Mary Kromholz. $1200/1700

205. Tiny German Bisque Lady Doll with Ornate Coiffure

blue hair ribbon, blue painted eyes, painted brows and upper eyeliner, closed mouth, muslin stitch-jointed body, bisque lower limbs, purple lustre boots, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1880. Value Points: rare coiffure, original body and antique costume. $200/300 205.

9” (23 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead of adult lady, slender elongated throat, light brown sculpted hair in elaborate arrangement of various braids and arranged curls which center a braided chignon at the back of head, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, closed mouth, blushed cheeks, bisque lower arms and legs, painted ankle boots. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: rare coiffure with excellent detail of sculpting and design, rare petite size, antique costume. $400/500

206. German Bisque Doll with Sculpted Hair

Captured with Blue Hair Bow

8” (20 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead, blonde sculpted hair casually waved away from face and behind pierced ears, captured in a blonde braid that is held by a

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207. German Bisque Miniature Doll with Sculpted Hair, Snood and Bodice

8” (20 cm.)

Bisque shoulderhed with blonde sculpted waved softly from face and captured in a black snood, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, closed mouth, sculpted bodice with gilt

edging on collar and blue bow at throat, muslin stitch-jointed body, bisque lower arms and legs, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: rarity factors include painted snood and bodice. $400/500

208. Rare German Miniature Bisque Taufling Doll with Sculpted Bonnet

6” (15 cm.)

Bisque shoulderhead with sculpted short blonde curly hair under a sculpted grey bonnet with black edging and purple feather, painted blue eyes, eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, cloth midriff containing “mama” crier

bellows, pinjointed bisque arms, bisque lower hips and legs, pink luster boots and scalloped rims of socks. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: rarity factors include sculpted bonnet, taufling body style, and lustre boots. $900/1300

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German Bisque Half-Doll Depicting Aged

Woman with White Coiffe

6” (15 cm.) Waist up bisque figure of aged woman with sculpted and painted age wrinkles, small grey painted eyes, grey hair, closed mouth, gaunt cheeks, arms extended in front of nude torso. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1910. Value Points: rare half-doll with detailed sculpting of white coiffe. $300/400

210. Petite German Bisque Doll with Rare Sculpted Cap

8” (20 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead with perfectly heart-shaped face slightlyelongated throat, black sculpted hair drawn from face and captured under a snug cap with colorful decorations, pink neck bow, blue painted eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, tiny closed mouth, muslin stitch-jointed body, bisque lower arms and legs, painted black shoes, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: rare model with unusual sculpted green striped cap with yellow banding, brown crown bow, and pink tassel at center back. $700/900

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French Porcelain Poupée by Adelaide Huret

17” (43 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead with plump rounded face, very full cheeks, painted downcast blue eyes, black upper eyeliner, lightly painted all-around lashes, feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, blushed cheeks and chin, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, cloth stitch-jointed body with kid arms. Condition: hairline on side crown rim to outer eye corner, body not original. Comments: Adelaide Huret, circa 1855. Value Points: lovely classic expression on the landmark doll, antique costume of her era. $7500/9500

212. French White Sheer Cotton Gown for Huret Era Poupée

For 15” poupée. 11” overall length. 3 ½” shoulder width. Of very fine white sheer cotton with gown features short puff sleeves with ruffled embroidered edging that matches the bodice trim, fitted waist, full gathered skirt, with

narrowed embroidered edging on skirt hem. Excellent condition. French, circa 1860. $400/500

213. French Gown for Huret Era Poupée

For 16” poupée. 12” overall length. 3 ½” shoulder width. Of delicate sheer muslin with patterned rose dots, the gown features a square-cut neckline, fitted waist, double ruffled sleevelets which form into ruffles at the back bodice, full skirt, three tiers of ruffles at the skirt hem. Excellent condition. French, circa 1860. $500/600

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2 ½” (6 cm.) h. Presented in an engraved gilt oval frame is a hand-colored image of young girl with brown ringlet curls, blue dress, hand resting on arm of chair. Excellent condition. Circa 1860. $400/500

215. French Kidskin Shoes by Huret

2” (5 cm.) Soft black kidskin shoes with brown silk edging, single strap, brown silk rosette, and with soft soles and wooden heels, with green stamp “Huret a Paris”. Very good condition. Huret, Paris, circa 1860. $300/400

216. Rare French Porcelain Glass-Eyed Poupée with D’Autremont Boutique Label

16” (41 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead with lightlytinted complexion, cobalt blue enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, lightly feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, blushed cheeks, blonde lambswool wig over cork pate, kid poupée with gusset-jointing at hips and knees, porcelain arms to above the elbows, curled fingers. Condition: generally excellent, right thumb missing. Marks: D’Autremont Paris 6 rue du Dauphin (stamp on torso). Comments: French, circa 1865, the

doll was presented in the doll boutique of Benjamin D’Autremont which appears to have only operated for three years, 1863-1866; the porcelain heads of his dolls were likely commissioned from Blampoix. Value Points: rarely found doll with beautiful expression, original rare signed body, and wearing original costume including leather boots signed C.C, and bonehandled blue silk parasol. $2800/3500

217. Rare French Bisque Poupée by Clement with Hollow Leather Body

14” (36 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, hollow “blown” leather body with dowel jointing according to patent drawings, antique undergarments. Condition: generally excellent, some repair on right foot, right thumb missing. Marks: Poupée Brevete SGDG. (body). Comments: Pierre Victor Clement, who patented the hollow leather

body in 1867, based upon principles of leather work learned in his shoemaker profession, and designed to replace the guttapercha body of Huret that Clement noted were too fragile and “eventually fall to pieces”. Value Points: very rare doll, few examples of the beautifully articulated body were ever made; this example with beautiful facial modeling, lovely antique costume. $4500/5500

218. Petite German Bisque Closed Mouth Doll, by Gebruder Kuhnlenz

11” (28 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes, lightly feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, brunette human hair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: G.K. 221. Comments: Gebruder Kuhnlenz, circa 1890.

Value Points: very sweet expression on the closed mouth model variation of this doll, original body and body finish. $500/600

219. German Bisque Miniature Child with Closed Mouth by Kestner

9” (23 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump cheeks, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, brunette mohair bobbed hair, composition body

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jointed at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2/0. Comments: Kestner, circa 1885. Value Points: charming little closed mouth boy, wearing antique Pilgrim style costume. $500/600

220. German Bisque Doll with Sculpted Brown Hair

by Simon and Halbig

12” (30 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, brown sculpted hair waved behind the sculpted pierced ears into voluminous curls at the back, black sculpted hair bow, blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth with center accent line, muslin body with bisque hands and lower legs, painted brown ankle boots with black trim. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1885, the rare model brown-haired doll has

beautiful expression, original body with fancy boots, and is wearing original costume. $1400/1800

221. German Bisque Doll with Rare Twill-OverWooden Body by Simon and Halbig

11” (28 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, lightly-feathered brows, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, twill-over-wooden torso and limbs, shapely torso, jointing at shoulders, dowel-jointing at hips and knees, bisque lower arms and legs, bare feet. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: rare body, perfect bisque hands and feet, beautiful face. $2800/3500

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222. English Poured Wax Child Doll with Original Costume

23” (58 cm.) Poured wax shoulderhead, blue glass inset eyes, tinted facial features, closed mouth, delicately-inserted hair to form wig, softly-stuffed muslin body, poured wax lower arms and legs, bare feet. Condition: generally excellent, some sparseness of hair. Comments: English, circa 1880. Value Points: well-rendered gentle demeanor, original body and wax limbs, lovely multi-layered antique costume and bonnet. $800/1000

223. Antique Photo of Nellie Grant and Her Dolls, with Easel

3” (8 cm.) x 3”. The early sepia-toned photograph depicts a young girl standing behind a table with a mountain of her beloved early china dolls. On the back of the photograph is lettered “Nellie Grant, US Grant’s daughter”. The photograph is displayed on a wooden easel. Circa 1865. $200/300

224. Rare German Porcelain Lady Doll with Sculpted Pillbox Hat

9 ½” (24 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead of adult lady with slender face and throat, blonde sculpted hair in simple pageboy style under sculpted snood and with two pink bows, her head topped by simple black pillbox-shaped hat with feather trim, painted blue eyes, black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, muslin body, porcelain lower limbs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, attributed to Kling, circa 1870. Value Points: rare model with modeled snood, feathered hat and pink hair bows, and with original body, wearing wonderful original costume. $800/1000

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Porcelain Doll with Forelock Curls and Traditional Costume

12” (30 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead with abundantly curled short black hair having curls tumbling onto her forehead and waved behind her modeled ears, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, closed mouth, muslin stitch-jointed body, unusual carved wooden hands. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1880. Value Points: well-sculpted hair style, wearing antique traditional costume and coiffe. $400/500

226. German Porcelain Lady Doll with Long Ringlet Curls

10” (25 cm.) Pink tinted porcelain shoulderhead, black sculpted center-parted hair combed smoothly around side of face and forming into shoulderhead ringlet curls that extend around back of head, painted facial features, blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, muslin body, porcelain lower limbs, painted black ankle boots, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1865. Value Points: tinted complexion, hard-to-find coiffure, original body. $400/500

227. German Porcelain Lady Doll with Exquisite Facial Modeling and Coiffure

12” (30 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead with lightly

tinted complexion, dark brown painted hair in center part, combed smoothly around the sides of face and looped behind her sculpted ears to form a tightly coiled chignon at the back of head, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, slender firmly-stuffed cloth body with wooden lower arms and legs, painted yellow shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1860. Value Points: elegant carriage of head lends dignity to the features, rare detail of hair, antique costume. $600/800

228. German Porcelain Lady Doll with Sculpted Chignon

12” (30 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead with oval shaped face and elongated throat, black sculpted hair loosely flowing curls (known as “waterfall”) captured at back of head in an elaborate braided coronet, painted blue eyes, black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, muslin stitch-jointed body, porcelain lower limbs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1860. Value Points: appealing petite size, unusual coiffure, original body and wearing lovely antique costume and bonnet. $400/500

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229. French Bisque Mechanical Waltzing Lady

by Jules Steiner

15” (38 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes, dark eyeliner, rose-blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, slightly parted lips, two rows of tiny teeth, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig, kid-over-firm-carton torso, metal upper arms, bisque forearms, cone-shaped lower body/legs “skirt” which covers clockwork mechanism that is wound by attached brass key at the back. Condition: generally excellent, mechanism functions well. Comments: Jules Steiner, c. 1888, his deposed waltzing lady who glides forward, turns, twirls, pauses, glides again, when wound. Value Points: lovely dramatic facial painting with rich eye shadow blush, the doll

is photographed in The Dolls of Jules Nicolas Steiner by Dorothy McGonagle, page 42. $1200/1800

230. French Velvet and Faux-Ermine Coat and Hat for Bébé

For 23”-25” bébé. 15” overall length. 6” shoulder width. The black velvet coat with collar, lapel, cuffs, and hemline edged with wide bands of faux-ermine has double toggle buttons in butterfly shape, and with matching cap. Excellent condition. French, circa 1885. $500/700

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For 15” bébé, 10” overall length. 3 ½” overall length. Of waffle-weave pique, the coat-style dress has front button closure, scalloped cotton edging and cutwork cotton cuffs, with double row of embroidered white cotton pleats at the back. Along with woven bonnet with rattan trimmed stuffed net border and black velvet ribbons, velvet flowers. Excellent condition. Circa 1885. $400/500

231. Petite French Bisque Brown-Complexioned Bébé, Figure A, by Jules Steiner

10” (25 cm.) Bisque socket head with light brown complexion, brown glass inset eyes, painted dark lashes, brown brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, shaded lips, black fleecy hair over Steiner pate, Steiner brown composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: J. Steiner Bte SGDG Paris Fre A 3 (head) Le Petit Parisien Bébé Steiner (body). Comments: Jules Nicholas Steiner, circa 1889. Value Points: beautiful

complexion with enhancing gleam, original wig, pate, body, body finish and wearing original chemise socks and shoes, necklace. $2800/3200

232. French Bisque Bébé by Jules Steiner, Figure C, with Wire Lever Eyes for Au Nain Bleu

23” (58 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass eyes that open and close with wire lever at back of head, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, thick brushstroked brows with feathering, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips and slightly upturned lip corners in shy smile, pierced ears, brunette human hair over Steiner pate, French composition fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Figure C 4 Bte SGDG J. Steiner Paris (head) Steiner (eyes) Le Petit Parisien Bébé Steiner (body) Au Nain Bleu...Paris (body). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1889, the doll was presented in the Paris doll shop of Au Nain Bleu which was one of the most prominent merchants of this brand. Value Points: very fine bisque and painting, original body and body finish, original signed eyes, and with original label for Au Nain Bleu which likely created the original costume for this bébé. $3500/4500

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16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head with ebony black complexion, brown glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, black paper mache body with jointing at shoulders and hips, body mechanism which turns head side to side, raises arms and moves legs back and forth slightly. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: A7 J. Steiner Bte SGDG Paris. Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1890, based upon his patented design. Value Points: rarely found model, especially with ebony black complexion, original body mechanism, lovely antique costume. $2400/2800

234. Three Silk Cloth Dolls in Folklore Costumes from Au Nain Bleu

6” (15 cm.) Each has flat-dimensional silk face with painted facial features, tufts of mohair wig, twill wrapped armature body. Condition: generally excellent, one has some wear to fabric on face. Marks: Au Nain Bleu Paris (label on skirt). Comments: unknown makers, the dolls were created exclusively for Au Nain Bleu, the prestige Paris doll shop. Value Points: each doll is wearing original traditional style folklore costume. $300/400

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235. Collection of Paris Toy and Department Store Catalogs, Early 1900s

Nine paper catalogs, issued by prominent Parisian department stores in the late 1800s/early 1900s features many pages with advertisements for dolls, doll costumes, and toys, each with finely illustrated covers including work by known artists such as Poulbot. Condition is fair/good, complete albeit with loose bindings and some ragged pages. Included are Au Bon Marche, Au Louvre, Samaritaine and others, and are an invaluable source of original studies. $400/500

236. Four Issues of Journal des Poupées, 1901/1902

8 ½” (22 cm.) x 5”. The Journals were a supplement to Journal des Petites Filles, published by F. Tedesco in Paris, and offered stories, recipes and announcements of upcoming events such as those of Theatre Guignol. In French. 1901/1902. $200/300

237. Antique Green Woven Bonnet with Original Hat Box

2 ½” (6 cm.) inside head diam. The green woven bonnet is trimmed with a garland of pale pink roses, with upturned brim at the back and a green velvet box, net lining, and with original carton hat box with lithographed paper cover. Excellent condition. Circa 1900. $300/400

238. French Miniature Necessaire Cabinet with

Inlay Designs

6” (15 cm.) h. 6” w. The wooden cabinet with ebony black finish features a curved top which hinges open to green velvet lined interior designed to hold bottles (not included), and one lower drawer, with carved columns at each side, brass edging, and rich inlay designs. Excellent condition. French, circa 1880. $300/400

239. Petite French Bisque Brown-Complexioned Bébé by Steiner, Figure A

9” (23 cm.) Bisque socket head, light amber brown complexion, brown eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, black fleecy wig, Steiner brown composition fullyjointed body, pretty antique costume. Condition: hairline that extends from right eye corner around back of head, flake at pierced ear hole. Marks: J. Steiner Bte SGDG Paris Fre A 1. Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1890. Value Points: very dear desirable size 1 bébé with delicate complexion, original body and body finish. $1200/1600

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240. French Bisque Portrait Poupée with Rare Clement Body and Exquisite Costume from Aux Reves de L’Enfance

17” (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, cobalt blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve-blushed eye shadow, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, unpierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, blownleather poupée body with shapely torso, dowel-articulation at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees. Condition: faint hairline on center forehead to eye brow, otherwise excellent. Marks: Poupée Brevete SGDG (body) Au Reves de L’Enfance (partial label on torso). Comments: Pierre Victor Clement, a leather shoemaker, deposed a model for a poupée body made of mold-pressed/blown leather in 1867; he drew upon his knowledge of shoe making in the design, and was inspired by the gutta percha body designed by Adelaide Huret which he claimed was less durable than his. Value Points: an especially beautiful face with distinctive portrait like features, very

fine complexion and painted features, rare and distinctive original body, original wig, and wearing exquisite original gown, undergarments, boots, and fitted kidskin gloves. $3500/4500

241. Early Aqua Princess Style Dress with Broderie Anglaise

For 13” lady doll. 9” overall length. 2 ½” shoulder width. Of aqua cotton twill, the princess style dress has decorative buttons extended down the front, and is trimmed with elaborate bands of broderie Anglaise along with cream cording at the back and pleated kick plate. Excellent condition. Circa 1865. $400/500

242. Wedding Coronet for Poupée and Brooch with Locks of Hair

2” (5 cm.) diam. coronet. The intricately woven wedding coronet includes ivory, white flowers, ferns and white pearl beads. Along with gold plated

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brooch with reversible sides to reveal two different locks of hair. Excellent condition. Late 1800s. $200/400

243. Beautiful French Bisque Poupée with Wooden Articulated Body and Bisque Limbs

15” (38 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, pale blue glass paperweight eyes with darker blue iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, accented line between the lips of closed mouth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid-over-wooden poupée body with shapely torso, dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, bisque lower arms and legs, bare feet, lovely costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1870. Value Points: lovely doll with beautiful eyes and delicate complexion, rare wooden body and bisque limbs. $2800/3300

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244. Gorgeous French Bisque Bébé with Early Incised Mark by Rabery and Delphieu

27” (69 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition fully-jointed body with straight wrists, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: R. 4 D. Comments: Rabery and Delphieu, circa 1881, at that time the firm purchased doll heads with their incised mark of R.D. from Gaultier; these early period bébé heads are distinctive in both quality and painting from later models. Value Points: rare to find early R.D. bébé with gorgeous expression, bisque and painting, original body and body finish. $3500/4500

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Five Pairs of Shoes for Bébé Jumeau

Including 2 ½” rose kidskin shoes with ankle straps and rose silk rosettes, incised E.Jumeau Paris and 9; 2 ½” ivory silk sloes with ivory silk rosettes incised 8; 2” aqua kidskin shoes with aqua silk rosettes incised E.Jumeau and 6; 2 ½” black kidskin shoes incised Paris Depose with bee symbol and 6; and 1” red kidskin shoes. Very good/ excellent condition. French, circa 1885. $400/500

246. Miniature German Bisque Taufling Baby in Original Box for Au Nain Bleu

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. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1900. Value Points: the doll is presented in her original taufling wrap and in original box; both her costume and her box have original paper label of Au Nain Bleu Paris doll and toy shop from

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$600/800

247. German All-Bisque by Kestner with Closed Mouth and Bare Feet

7” (18 cm.) All-bisque with swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, plump face, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, pegjointing at shoulders and hips, bare feet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2 ½. Comments: Kestner,

circa 1885. Value Points: very beautiful all-bisque in lovely state of preservation, with aqua silk costume. $800/1100

248. German All-Bisque Doll, Model 102, by Kestner, Known as “French Wrestler”

9” (23 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shapely torso, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, two square-cut upper teeth and one lower, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, left arm modeled bent at the elbow with folded fist, bare feet. Condition: hairline at front center rim, small flakes at arm stringing holes. Marks:

102 11. Comments: Kestner, circa 1885. Value Points: very beautiful doll with delicate subtle blushing that charmingly contrasts her very muscular body, lovely antique costume. $800/1100

249. Vintage Woven Bonnet in Original Hat Box with Poem

1 ½” (4 cm.) inside head width. The pale green woven basket-shaped bonnet trimmed with a cluster of day lilies and green silk bow, and is presented in original carton hat box with paper lithographed cover, and an attached poem “May Easter Day/Dawn fair and bright/and your new hat/be out of sight”. Excellent condition. Circa 1920. $200/300 246.

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250. Early Porcelain Lidded Box in Shape of Poupard

13” (33 cm.) The heavy porcelain box is formed in the shape of a poupard with gilt wrap decorated with flowers and pink ribbons, enclosed porcelain figure of sleep baby with sculpted baby bonnet with pink ruffled ribbons and trims. The poupard separates at middle for use as box. Marked with gold crest on underside. Excellent condition. Mid-1800s. $600/800

251. Early French Accessories and Unusual Miniature Paper Doll as Fan

7” (18 cm.) h. fan. Including lidded oval necessaire with leather bail handles (silk panels worn), circa 1880; 3” green kidskin slippers with green silk ties and tin soles, circa 1860; and wooden handled firescreen fan with applique of paper doll in the Psyche manner, having attached red envelope on reverse side labeled “costumes” which contains an assortment of cut costumes in the 1860 style, age uncertain. Excellent condition. $400/500

252. German Porcelain Miniature Doll Lady with Original Costume

9” (23 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead, black painted hair in short curls,

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painted facial features, blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, closed mouth, muslin stitchjointed body, porcelain limbs, turquoise painted boots. Condition: generally excellent. Comments:

Germany, circa 1885. Value Points: rare boots, wearing original antique gown and undergarments, bonnet. $400/500

253. Outstanding Pair of German Porcelain Dolls with Wooden Articulated Bodies in Original Costumes

12” (30 cm.) Each has porcelain shoulderhead with black sculpted and painted hair, he with short side-parted hair and she with center-parted hair with soft curls, painted facial features, blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, closed mouth with hint of smile, shapely wooden torso, wooden upper arms and legs, porcelain lower arms and legs, dowel jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, right hands with folded fists to hold object (she holding flowers).

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Comments: Germany, circa 1850. Value Points: with very rare wooden articulated bodies and porcelain limbs, made more desirable by elaborate early costumes of gentleman and lady of the court, especially rare to find as couple. $4200/5500

254. Four Pairs of Kidskin Shoes for Lady Dolls

Including 3” gilt kidskin shoes with scalloped edging and wooden heels; 2” narrow brown heeled boots with gold buttons and unusual gilt star medallions; 2” narrow green kidskin slippers incised J.J. on soles; and 2” pair of brown and black kidskin laced boots signed J.J. on soles. Very good/excellent condition. Mid-1800s. $300/400

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eyes, incised facial frown wrinkles, chin stubble, tow-wrapped posable armature body, carved wooden lower arms and legs, painted black clogs. Condition: generally excellent, some frailty to silk jacket. Comments: Neapolitan, mid-1700s. Value Points: most expressive features and unusual hair sculpting, original costume. $700/900

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255. Neapolitan Villager as Aged Woman

14” (36 cm.) with stand. Polychromed terra cotta shoulderhead of woman with head turned sharply to the side, ruddy darkened complexion, deeply incised age wrinkles on forehead and forming gaunt lines of cheeks and throat, enamel inset eyes, painted curvy brows, closed mouth, sculpted grey hair captured under cloth head scarf, tow-wrapped armature posable body, carved wooden lower arms and legs, painted brown clogs, original silk costume. Condition: generally excellent, one finger broken on left hand. Comments: Neapolitan, mid-1700s. Value Points: especially fine detail of sculpting of facial features. $800/1000

256. Neapolitan Aristocrat with Concerned Expression

13” (33 cm.) Polychromed terra cotta shoulderhead turned sharply to the side, ruddy complexion, black sculpted short curly wind-blown hair, enamel side-glancing

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tow-wrapped posable armature body with carved wooden arms and legs, painted gilt boots.

Condition: generally excellent, some wear to vest of costume.

Comments: Neapolitan, mid-1700s.

Value points: dynamic pose heightened by fine sculpting and richly painted features, wearing original costume with metallic trim.

$700/900

258. Neapolitan Village Woman with Unusual Expression

11” (28 cm.)

Polychromed terra cotta shoulderhead of woman

with brown sculpted hair waved behind her large sculpted ears, and formed into upswept bun, enamel eyes, painted brows, closed mouth with defined row of painted teeth, tow-wrapped armature posable body, carved wooden lower arms and legs, painted blue stockings and yellow clogs. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: Neapolitan, mid-1700s. Value Points: most unusual modeling of face, ears and hair is very pleasing, expressively posed hands, original silk costume (some frailty to silk skirt on one side). $800/1100

259. Neapolitan Mountaineer with Sculpted Hat,

Along with Donkey

13” (33 cm.) Polychromed terra cotta shoulderhead turned sharply to the side, black sculpted hair with tumbling curl onto forehead beneath a sculpted Tyrolean style hat with red banding, enamel eyes, sculpted moustache and goatee, slightly-parted lips, row of upper teeth, tow-wrapped posable armature body, sculpted hands and lower legs with painted strapped boots, velvet costume. Condition: fingers missing on right hand, tip of goatee missing, otherwise excellent. Comments: Neapolitan, late 1700s. Value Points: rarity features include sculpted cap, hair style, and sculpted goatee. Included is terra cotta sculpted figure of donkey reclining on its side, with well defined body musculature and painted eyes. $900/1200

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260. Neapolitan Woman in Dancing Pose with Tambourine

15” (38 cm.) Polychromed terra cotta shoulderhead tilted upward in merry pose, dark brown sculpted hair with loosely coiled chignon and red bow at her crown, enamel upper-glancing eyes, modeled closed mouth with row of teeth, modeled bosom, towwrapped armature body, carved wooden lower arms and legs, painted blue stockings and red clogs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Neapolitan, mid-1700s. Value Points: most expressive features with excellent sculpted details such as throat hollow, original costume, dance pose, and playing wooden framed tambourine.

$1200/1400

261. Neapolitan Young Man as Guitarist

12” (25 cm.) including stand. Polychromed terra cotta shoulderhead man, short brown sculpted hair, head turned to the side as though noting his own playing of

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guitar, enamel inset eyes, painted curvy brows, closed mouth, painted chin stubble, tow-wrapped posable armature body, carved wooden lower arms and legs, carved and painted unusual ankle boots. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Neapolitan, mid-1700s. Value Points: wearing original silk costume and holding carved wooden guitar, posed on original wooden stand. $600/800

262. Neapolitan Village Man and Woman in Very Expressive Poses

12” (30 cm.) and 14”. Each has polychromed terra cotta shoulderhead with sculpted hair and enamel eyes, painted features, tow-wrapped armature body and carved wooden lower arms and legs; including woman with elaborately carved hair bun on her crown wound with blue ribbons and curls tumbling onto shoulder, concerned expression, row of painted teeth; and man turned sharply to the side with black wind-blown hair, mouth modeled open with painted teeth and tongue. Condition: generally excellent, some wear to painted stockings of man. Comments: Neapolitan, mid-1700s. Value Points: especially fine detail of facial expressions enhanced by original painting, original costumes. $1700/1900

263. Neapolitan Village Woman with Basket of Berries

15” (38 cm.) with stand. Polychromed terra cotta shoulderhead of woman with head turned sharply to the side, brown sculpted hair with forehead curls, chignon and red headband, enamel eyes, painted brows, closed mouth with row of painted teeth, blushed cheeks, tow-wrapped armature posable body, carved wooden lower arms and legs, painted green stockings and red clogs, and posed on original wooden stand (detachable). Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Neapolitan, mid-1700s. Value Points: well-preserved original painting, original (albeit frail) silk costume, and carrying woven basket of miniature red berries and grapes. $1100/1300

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264. French Scottish Woolen Dress and Cap for Bébé

For bébé about 23”-24”. 15” overall length. 5” shoulder width. Of fine Scottish plaid, the dress features a full bodice wih pleated detail overlaid with green velvet yoke matching wide green velvet cuffs, skirt with sewn-down pleats at front and box pleats at the back. Along with matching tam. Excellent condition. French, circa 1890. $400/500

264.1. Three Magenta or Red Wooden Handled Parasols

13” (33 cm.) Each has red wooden handle with gilt hand grip, and each is fitted with magenta or silk shade, two with elaborate silk edging and one with self ruffles. Excellent condition. French, circa 1890. $500/700

265. Vintage Sewing Basket Filled with Needlework Ephemera

11” (28 cm.) diam. The woven sewing basket with original lid

is filled with an assortment of sewing and needlework ephemera including scissors in cases, pins (“Epingles”) in original wooden case, leather case with gilt tooling containing three different size scissors and sewing tools, slipper-shaped wall hanging case with embroidered

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detail, miniature quilt piece with old ink script note “made from piece of gr.grandmother’s red riding coat”, and much more. Late 1800s. $400/600

266. French Bisque

Bébé, Earliest Period EJ, by Jumeau with Splendid Eyes

17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, large pale blue glass spiralthreaded paperweight eyes with darker iris rims, very dark eyeliner, mauve-blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows with feathered detail, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 7/EJ (head, and artist checkmarks) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, the first period his signature EJ bébé, circa 1880. Value Points: rare to find early model notable for splendid eyes, original early body, shoes signed “E.Jumeau Paris”. $4300/4500

266.1. Five Pairs of Antique French Shoes

Including 4” pair of black leather shoes with brown overcast stitching, impressed with balloon; 3” pair of black kidskin shoes with blue bows impressed C.M.; 3” pair of black leather shoes with brown silk rosettes incised L.I.; 3” pair of black leather shoes with brown silk bows incised C.C.; and 3” pair of tan leather shoes with silver buckle incised Paris Depose. Excellent condition. French, circa 1890. $400/600

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267. French Bisque Bébé by Schmitt et Fils with Original Signed Body

16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head with rounded facial shape, pale blue glass spiral threaded inset eyes with darker iris rims, very thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve-blushed eye shadow, lightly feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, outlined lips, pierced ears, original blonde mohair wig,

French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with flat-cut derriere and straight wrists, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, some crazing on finish of legs. Marks: SCH (in shield) Bte SGDG 1 (head) SCH (in shield, derriere). Comments: Schmitt et Fils, circa 1880. Value Points: especially beautiful painting around the eyes, original signed body. $4500/6500

268. French Velvet Jacket for Poupée with Accessories

11” (28 cm.) parasol. Jacket for 17” poupée. Black velvet fitted jacket with charming detail of dangling silk tassels, along with wooden and faux-bone handled parasol with silk shade and black tassels, and 2” leather heeled boots incised C.M., and brown/black kidskin purse with silver metal clasp. Excellent condition. French, circa 1870. $500/600

269. Petite French Bisque Bébé, Figure A, by Jules Nicolas Steiner

8” (20 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, Steiner composition fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, body is original with some scuffing. Marks: A 1 (head) Le Petit Parisien Bébé Steiner (torso). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1889. Value Points: wonderful tiny size, antique mariner costume and red knit cap. $1200/1600

270. Three Tiny French Silk Dresses for Mignonettes

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l. For 5”-6” mignonettes. Each of simple princess shaped construction with front center opening and with lace silk, in magenta, burgundy and ivory silk. Very good/excellent condition.

French, circa 1885. $200/300

271. French Bisque Bébé by Schmitt et Fils with Pear-Shaped Face

16” (41 cm.)

Bisque socket head with elongated pearl-shaped face, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, cork pate, French composition fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, body is French and of the same era, albeit not original. Marks: Sch

(in shield, head). Comments: Schmitt et Fils, circa 1883. Value Points: beautiful model with delicately tinted complexion accentuated by brilliant eyes, lovely antique costume, leather shoes. $3200/3800

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272. Petite German Porcelain Lady Doll with Wonderful Antique Costume and Wig

9” (23 cm.) Solid domed porcelain shoulderhead with black painted pate, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, brunette human hair with braided coronet and looped braids, slender firm cloth body, carved wooden lower arms and legs, painted black flat shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: beautifully detailed early wig, original body and lovely antique costume. $400/ 500

273. Six Pairs of Early Doll Shoes

Including 2 ½” narrow tan leather slippers (one heel missing) with impressed symbols of shoes on soles; 2” handsewn velvet slippers; 2” narrow rose kidskin heeled shoes; 1 ½” brown leather heeled boots with gilt tassels; 2” kidskin boots

with elastic insert side panels; and 1 ½” knitted slippers. Very good/excellent condition. Late 1800s. $300/400

273. Six Pairs of Early Doll Shoes

Including 2 ½” narrow tan leather slippers (one heel missing) with impressed symbols of shoes on soles; 2” handsewn velvet slippers; 2” narrow rose kidskin heeled shoes; 1 ½” brown leather heeled boots with gilt tassels; 2” kidskin boots with elastic insert side panels; and 1 ½” knitted slippers. Very good/excellent condition. Late 1800s. $300/400

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274. German Porcelain Doll in Petite Size with Wooden Articulated Body

7” (18 cm.) Pink tinted porcelain shoulderhead, black sculpted short hair with feathered details around the forehead, painted small dark eyes, black and red upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, tiny closed mouth, shapely carved wooden torso, wooden upper arms and legs, porcelain lower arms and legs with dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, painted black flat shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1850. Value Points: well-detailed rare wooden articulated body. $600/800

275. German Porcelain Doll with Wooden Articulated Body

10” (25 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead, black sculpted short hair in uniform finger curls,

painted small blue eyes, black and red upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, tiny closed mouth, shapely carved wooden torso, wooden upper arms and legs, porcelain lower arms and legs with dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, right hand sculpted with folded fingers to hold an object, painted red flat shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1850. Value Points: very rare articulated wooden body. $800/1200

276. Porcelain Lady Doll with Elegant Wig for the French Market

21” (53 cm.) Pink tinted porcelain shoulderhead with oval face and elongated throat, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth, kid poupée body with shapely torso, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: for the French market, circa 1865. Value Points: very fine quality of porcelain with delicately shaded complexion, ornately-arranged human hair coiffure with decorative comb. $1200/1500

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277. German Bisque Lady Doll with Fancily Sculpted Hair and Glass Eyes

10” (25 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead with blonde sculpted hair arranged in elaborate curls at her crown and behind her sculpted pierced ears, decorated with black painted hair bow, blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with dainty smile, painted details of bodice and medallion necklace, muslin stitch-jointed body, bisque forearms, purple lustre painted boots, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: rarity factors include fancy coiffure, painted details of bodice, costume and glass eyes, original body. $600/800

278. French Accessories for Poupées

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3” (8 cm.) l. Papeterie. Including woven bourrelet cap with red silk bow, firm-sided traveling writing set with red tooled leather cover gilt lettered Papeterie which hinges open to fitted interior and some stationery; 3 ½”l. early red kidskin slippers with ankle straps and tiny red silk bow; and 2” red kidskin boots with gold toes. Excellent condition. Circa 1860/75. $500/700

279. Antique Jacket and Accessories for Gentleman Doll

To fit slender bodied doll about 16”-17” 7”l. jacket. 3 ½” shoulder width. Including jacket of navy blue wool with constructed collar and pocket flaps, brass buttons and anchor decals, along with 9” wooden handled fauxumbrella which hides a people-sized fountain pen, luggage with leather straps, golf bag with leather straps and one golf club, and heavy cast brass magnifying gavel. Excellent condition. $300/400

280. American Artist Doll of Prince Albert by Dorothy Heizer

10” (25 cm.) Padded fabric over wire armature with well-defined shaped and painted details of face and fingers, with brunette hair, moustache and sideburns and wearing red crepe fitted shirt that is elaborately trimmed

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with beaded mosaics and jewels, gilt epaulets, gilt metallic collar and cuffs, tights, black shoes. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: American artist, Dorothy Heizer, from a series of historic figures introduced in 1934, this 1943 example represents Prince Albert.

Value Points: outstanding and perfectly preserved artistic work. $1200/1500

281. German Bisque Doll in Military Uniform and Helmet

16” (41 cm.) Solid domed bisque shoulderhead, blue painted eyes, black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, brunette mohair wig, cloth stitch-jointed body with bisque lower arms. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: wearing well-detailed military uniform with old braid and epaulets, boots, slacks, miniature French medal Croix de Guerre, and with military helmet. $700/900

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French Bisque Poupée with Wooden Articulated Body, Bisque Arms and Legs

15” (38 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, very large blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading and darker iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with pale accented lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French kid-over-wooden poupée body, shapely torso, dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, bisque lower arms and legs, bisque bare feet. Condition: generally excellent, some scuffing to kid finish on body. Comments: French, circa 1875. Value Points: very beautiful face with dramatic large eyes, rare body style, bisque bare feet. $2800/3500

283. French Toy Salon Borzoi Dog with Lavish Fur

7” (18 cm.) The firm-bodied Borzoi dog has shaved face and lower legs, amber glass eyes, black leather ears, and is lavishly covered with white fur. Excellent condition. French, circa 1890. $300/400

284. Neapolitan Angel with Carved Wooden Wings

12” (30 cm.) Polychromed terra cotta head tilted upward, sculpted brown curly flowing hair, enamel eyes, closed mouth, tow-wrapped armature body, carved wooden lower arms and legs to above the knees, bare feet, attached wooden wings having carved detail of feathering.

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Condition: very good, original finish with some rubs and darkening. Comments: Neapolitan, mid/late 1700s. Value Points: superbly carved wings and hair. $1100/1300

285. French Accessories and Velvet Necessaire Box

12” (30 cm.) l. parasol. 6”l. box. Including wooden handled parasol with painted design on handle, silk shade with silk cover, and black tassels, circa 1890; firmsided necessaire box (no contents) with domed lid, with purple velvet and leather cover and accented with brass and mother of pearl medallions, circa 1880; and grey doll bonnet for 16” poupée with purple silk ribbons and feathers, age uncertain. Excellent condition. $400/500

286. French Bisque Poupée with Original Hollow Leather Body by Clement for Aux Reves de L’Enfance

17” (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque

shoulderplate, blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauveblushed eye shadow, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, ears pierced into head, blonde lambswool wig over cork pate, hollow-leather poupée body with shapely torso, dowel-articulation at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees. Condition: generally excellent, some wear to finish on left arm. Marks: Poupée Brevete SGDG (body) Au Reves de L’Enfance (label on torso). Comments: Pierre Victor Clement, a leather shoemaker, created the deposed poupée body made of mold-pressed/blown leather in 1867; he drew upon his knowledge of shoe making in the design; his marketing was likely unsuccessful as few models are known to exist. Value Points: beautiful early poupée with rare body whose original luxury boutique label indicates its original presentation. $2800/3200

287. French Bisque Bébé with Rare Deposed Hollow Leather Body by Clement

17” (43 cm.) Bisque socket head with rounded face, portrait-like expression, blue glass spiral-threaded eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve-blushed eye shadow, cheek and chin blush, shaded nostrils, closed mouth, outlined lips, pierced ears, auburn mohair wig over cork pate, molded hollow (“blown”) leather body in classic bébé proportions with dowel jointing at shoulders, elbows, side hips and side knees, well-defined fingers and toes, impressed knuckles, antique costume. Condition: fine professional restoration on forehead, one thumb missing. Comments: Pierre-Victor Clement, circa 1880, who deposed the body for his hollow-leather body poupée in 1867; the body for this bébé model was constructed in the same method as the poupée body, only having more childlike proportions. Clement, a shoemaker by original trade, conceived the idea of creating a “blown out” or hollow leather doll body, created in a manner similar to shoe production. Value Points: few examples of early bébés with the distinctive Clement body are known today. Included is antique trade card from Journal des Enfants with image of bébé that is likely the Clement bébé. $7000/9000

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9” (23 cm.) Bisque socket head with pale complexion and rounded facial shape, large spiral threaded blue glass eyes, dark eyeliner, delicately painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, lambswool wig, Steiner composition eightloose-ball-jointed body. Condition: professional restoration on forehead and far right side of face is virtually imperceptible. Comments: Jules Steiner,

circa 1878. Value Points: wonderful wide-eyed bébé, with her own basket filled with additional costumes, little all-bisque doll, and with French furcovered miniature pup. $1200/1500

289. German AllBisque Miniature Doll with Original Silk Costume

5” (13 cm.) All-bisque doll with swivel head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white socks and brown slippers. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1900. Value Points: captivating expression, wonderful original silk aqua costume. $400/500

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290. German Porcelain Lady Head with Sculpted Hair

4” (10 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead with slender oval face, sculpted brown hair in upswept curls in 18th century manner, painted facial features, narrow blue eyes, defined

bosom. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, attributed to Dressel and Kister, circa 1900. Value Points: wonderfully modeled details of hair, also included are matching porcelain hands. $300/400

291. Tiny French Bisque Bébé by Jules Steiner, Figure A, Size 0 with Two Tiny All-Bisque Dolls

8” (20 cm.) Bisque socket head, dark blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, cork pate, French composition and wooden fullyjointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: A 0 Paris (head) Bébé Le Parisien Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1890. Value Points: precious tiny size 0 with exemplary bisque and painting, original body and body finish, holding two tiny all-bisque French dolls with original factory costumes. $2200/2600

293. Beautiful French Bisque Bébé by Schmitt et Fils, 3/0

11” (28 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head with rounded facial modeling and delicate complexion, brilliant blue glass inset

eyes with spiral threading and darker blue iris rims, dark eyeliner, delicately painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over Schmitt plaster pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists and flat-cut derriere, antique ice blue silk dress, undergarments, lace bonnet, kidskin shoes signed L.D. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bte SGDG 3/0 (head) (Shield mark on derriere). Comments: Schmitt et Fils, circa 1880. Value Points: very beautiful eyes contrast the delicate complexion on the precious tiny bébé, with original signed body with original finish, choice bisque. $4800/6500

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Early French Wax over Paper Mache Bébé by Jules Steiner in Original Scottish Costume

20” (51 cm.) Wax over paper mache head, blue sleep eyes, open mouth, upper and lower teeth, carton torso with mechanism, metal upper legs and arms, composition lower arms and legs. Condition: fair, unknown if mechanism works, wax is worn. Comments: Jules Nicholas Steiner, the doll is the first edition of the 1862 Bébé Parlant Automatique patent, which later evolved into the long-lasting bisque head Kicking/Crying Steiner. Value Points: valuable history study of the legendary doll, with original (somewhat frail) Scottish costume. The doll is discussed in The Dolls of Jules Nicolas Steiner by McGonagle, page 39-40, and color plate 1. $500/700

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Four Pairs of Doll Socks by Burson and Pair of Leather Saddle Shoes

Including two pairs of black woven socks with B initial in rim (one pair in original labeled Burson sock box), one pink pair, and one white pair, along with 4” pair of brown/black saddle shoes. Excellent condition. Circa 1890. $200/300

296. Woven Straw Stovepipe Hat with Stars and Stripes Band

3” (8 cm.) inside head width. 4”h. Of horizontally woven hat with wide brim turned up at sides has tall stove pipe crown and is decorated with cotton twill band in stars and stripes design. Excellent condition. Circa 1890. $200/300

297. Two German Miniature Baby Bottles in Original Boxes

3” (8 cm.) Each cardboard box, with images of contents and fourlanguage wording (“For my doll” in English) contain glass baby bottle, silver metal rattle and fauxbone teething ring. Excellent condition. Late 1800s. $200/300

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298. German All-Bisque Miniature Doll in Original Costume

4” (10 cm.) All-bisque swivel head on bisque torso, blue glass inset eyes, single stroke brows, tiny closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, jointed bisque arms and legs, painted socks and black one-strap shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1890. Value Points: swivel head, wearing factory original sailor suit costume. $200/300

299. Nine Pairs of German Kidskin Doll Shoes

1 ½”-3”. Many in the French style, including ankle strap and lace shoes, some with silver accents or silk bows, in a variety of colors including rose, aqua, blue, cream and brown. Excellent condition. Germany, early 1900s. $400/500

300. Early German Mohair Teddy and His Miniature Books

10” (25 cm.) Golden mohair teddy with swivel head, disc-jointed elongated arms and legs with large feet, felt paw pads, black shoe button eyes, embroidered nose. Along with three miniature suede-bound books, “Mother”, “Let Us Smile” and “Do it Now” from Saalfield Publishing. Condition: mohair is sparse. Comments: bear and books early 1900s. Value Points: charming accessories for doll cabinet. $400/500

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Day Two Begins

At94 years of age, Bernice

Millman has finally achieved a decades-long wish. Her fascination and arduous research into the history of the American Kamkins doll, Kamkins, A Dolly Made to Love, went to press with rave reviews.

Of course, the Kamkins doll had

not been the singular doll focus of Bernice, for as she noted in the introduction to her book, “My collecting passions have run the gamut…from French and German character dolls along with French bébés. Finally, I developed a love and appreciation of the American primitive doll which led me straight to European and American cloth children”. Now, having achieved that final goal, Bernice has decided to part with her beloved collection which does, indeed, run the gamut. Rarities abound in each category and collectors will delight in the diversity ranging from early Dorothy Heizer to award-winning paper mache dolls to German characters to Kathe Kruse, and, of course, Kamkins.

301. Very Rare

American Cloth Flapper Doll “Flossie” by Dorothy

Heizer

17” (43 cm.) Allcloth doll depicting a slender-bodied flapper era lady, pressed and painted facial features, blue painted eyes with very thick dark eyeliner, blushed eye shadow, painted brows, silk thread stitched-on hair, closed mouth, padded armature body. Condition: excellent. Comments: Dorothy Heizer design, the doll was presented in the November 1928 issue of Modern Priscilla as “Flossie, the allAmerican flapper” along with information of costume patterns that could be ordered to dress the doll. Value Points: impeccably preserved, with exquisite detail of facial painting, the doll is wearing original moss green silk dress with matching coat having geometric inlay panels, and with white fur collar, white kid cloche, pearls, white thighhigh stockings, white kid heeled shoes, and stitch-shaped pup at her side with leather leash.

$2500/3200

302. American Cloth Character “Kamkins” in Original Costume

18” (46 cm.) Firmly-pressed cloth socket head with oil-painted facial features and complexion, blue painted eyes, black upper eyeliner, pronounced white eye dots, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full lips, brunette mohair bobbed wig, muslin body, flip-jointing at shoulders, stitch-jointed hips. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Kamkins from Atlantic City studios of Louise Kampes, mid-1920s. Value Points: wonderfully preserved classic example of the doll, wonderfully-painted features, original matching dress and undie, matching cap, original shoes and socks. $900/1200

303. American Cloth Kamkins Doll in Rare Toddler Body Variation

17” (43 cm.) All-cloth doll with firmly pressed features, back of head seam, painted blue eyes with thick brown upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, closed mouth with heart-shaped upper lip, very plump cheeks, brunette stitched-on bobbed mohair wig, firmly-stuffed peach cloth body with unusual modeling and intricate construction of torso and limbs to allow realistic pose, separately stitched-on thumbs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: L.R. Kampes, Atlantic City, Pat. Nov 2-1920 (ink stamp under wig). Comments: Louise Kampes, Kamkins Doll, circa 1925; the intricate construction of this particular doll is illustrated and described in the book Kamkins, A Dolly Made to Love by Bernice Millman, page 84, who notes the rarity of the Kamkins baby or toddler model. Value Points: the rarity of the doll is enhanced further by its very choice original state of preservation. $1800/2200

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Cloth Kamkins Doll with

Original Labeled Costume

17” (43 cm.) All-cloth doll with pressed and oil painted complexion and features, swivel head, painted blue eyes with defined pupils and white eye dots, red upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, tiny nose, closed mouth, blushed cheeks, two chin seams, brunette mohair bobbed wig, oil-painted body with disc-swivel jointing at shoulders and hips.

Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Kampes Atlantic City USA (ink script high at back of head). Comments: Louise Kampes, pre-patent model by the American doll maker, pre-1920. Value Points: rare model with distinctive body style, unusual face with fine original finish, original wig, and with original costume including early shoes, socks, cotton dress, undies, plum flannel coat and matching cap; the coat with original paper label on sleeve “The Kampes Dolls Just Kiddies”. This exact doll is shown and further described in the book, Kamkins, by Bernice Millman. $7500/9500

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305. American Cloth Character Kamkins Doll in Original Costume 17” (43 cm.) Allcloth doll pressed and oil-painted complexion and facial features, blue eyes, pronounced white eye dots, black upper eyeliner, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full lips, stitchedon brunette mohair bobbed wig, stitchjointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Kamkins, from the studio of Louise Kampes, mid-1920s. Value Points: all original character doll is wearing original

cotton print dress with matching undies, green flannel coat and matching cap with lambswool trim, socks and shoes. $900/1200

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Doll by Kamkins

17” (43 cm.)

All-cloth doll with pressed and oil painted complexion and features, swivel head with three back seams, painted blue eyes with defined pupils and white eye dots, red upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, tiny nose, closed mouth, blushed cheeks, brunette mohair bobbed stitched-on wig, all-over oil-painted body with discswivel jointing at shoulders and hips, rare slimmer legs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Kampes Atlantic City (ink script high at back of head).

Comments: Louise Kampes, pre-patent model by the American doll maker, pre-1920. Value Points: well-preserved early model with excellent character definition of face, rare body variations including all-over painting, early signature, and wearing original smocked dress and matching undergarment, green flannel coat and cap with matching faux-lambswool trim, socks, shoes. $2500/3200

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307. Rare American Cloth Portrait Doll of Gentleman

by Martha Chase

15” (38 cm.) All-cloth doll with pressed and oil-painted facial features, complexion and hair, depicting an adult gentleman with kind smile, having pronounced nose, stitched ears, brown impasto-painted hair with curls onto the side of face, dark blue eyes, heavy eyelids, painted curly upper lashes, brown fringed brows, closed mouth with kind smile, slender body with cotton sateen body cover, oil-painted stitch-jointed arms and legs, separate thumbs and defined fingers, antique gentleman’s costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (original Chase paper label on back torso). Comments: Martha Chase of Rhode Island, circa 1890, from a rare series of adult gentleman and ladies made by the firm; the doll may represent an unidentified storybook character. Value Points: very rare model with outstanding quality of painting, distinctive nose

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shape and unusual painting of hair substantiate that this is a portrait of a particular person.

$2500/3500

308. Very Rare American Cloth Portrait Doll of Brown-Haired Lady by Martha Chase

16” (41 cm.)

All-cloth doll with pressed and oilpainted facial features depicting an adult lady, dark brown impasto-painted hair shaped into a tight knot at the back of her head and defined by three ringlet curls at each side of her face and two curls at the sides of her forehead, blue painted eyes, red upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, strong nose, closed mouth with hint of a gentle smile, slender body with cotton sateen body cover, oil-painted arms and legs with stitch-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, separately stitched thumbs, defined fingers, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (original Chase logo on leg). Comments: Martha Chase of Rhode Island, circa 1890, from the series of adult ladies and gentleman, likely representing characters from various books.

Value Points: very rare lady model with distinctive hair color and style, original finish that is perfectly preserved. $2500/3500

309. Outstanding American Cloth Portrait of George Washington by Martha Chase with Chase Family Provenance

24” (61 cm.) All-cloth doll with pressed and oilpainted facial features to depict President George Washington, having blue painted eyes with heavy eyelids, tinged brows, aquiline nose, closed mouth with strong lips and jaw, impasto thickly-painted white hair that forms into a pony tail at the nape, cotton sateen body cover, stitch-jointed arms and legs, oil-painted hands and feet with defined fingers and toes, wearing original ecru-beige woolen suit with lace jabot and cuffs, black stockings and shoes, and tri-corn hat. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: The Chase Stockinet Doll Made of Stockinet and Cloth... (original paper label on back). Comments: Martha Chase, circa 1900.

Value Points: the rarely found doll is perfectlypreserved in original costume and was preserved within the Chase family home “through four generations”, according to the document which accompanies the doll and which notes that the doll “was made by Martha Jenks Chase and given to her grandson, Julia C. Chase, Jr”...and had been on display in the family home seated in a child’s rocking chair for decades. $2200/2500

310. American Cloth Character,

Kamkins,

with Rare Hair Style and Lashes

18” (46 cm.) Firmly-pressed cloth socket head with oilpainted complexion and facial features, center seam at back of head, blue painted eyes, black upper eyeliner with painted upper lashes, accented nostrils, closed mouth, auburn fleecy curly wig, muslin body with (nonfunctioning) crier, flap-jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Kamkins, A Dolly Made to Love, Pat. Trdemark Reg (stamp at back of head).

Comments: Kamkins, mid-1920s, the doll was likely a custom exclusive, available on request, according to the book, Kamkins, by Bernice Millman, page 86, which shows this doll as an example. Value Points: rare exclusive

special doll with not only unique hair, but also rare painted upper lashes, original costume and shoes. $1100/1300

310.1. Very Rare American Cloth Doll by Louise Kampes with Painted Hair and Baby

Body

17” (43 cm.) All-cloth doll with solid domed head and swivel head, oil-painted complexion, hair and facial features, unusual stitching and shape of head with pronounced back profile, painted blonde hair, rounded blue eyes, upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, tiny nose, closed mouth with downcast lips, oilpainted body with simple disc-jointing at shoulders and hips.

Condition: very good, some likely retouch, some scuffing

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on legs. Comments: Louise Kampes, very early model, circa 1916, the extensive use of hand-stitching and simple processes indicate the early Kampes experimental era. Value Points: very rare model; the doll is described in Kamkins, by Bernice Millman, page 82, noting “the doll is an early Pittsburgh issue, made around 1916 or earlier...” and “one of earliest examples of Kamkins dolls yet found”. $1800/2200

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American Cloth Kamkins Doll with Rare Walking Style Body

19” (25 cm.) Firmly-stuffed plump cloth swivel head with oil-painted complexion and facial features, small blue eyes with upper eyeliner, white eye dots, accented nostrils, closed mouth, brunette mohair stitched-on wig, oilpainted upper torso, legs and flap-jointed arms, separately stitched thumbs, oil-painted lower torso with unique construction known as “split buttocks” designed to allow doll to “walk”, muslin midriff with (non-functioning) crier intact. Condition: generally excellent, touch-up on nose, light body spotting. Marks: L.R. Kampes Atlantic City Pat Nov.220. (under wig at crown).

Comments: Louise Kampes, 1920, her uniquely-designed walking style doll with goal of competing with a popular industry trend of the times. Value Points: rarely found model with wonderful original costume; the doll appears to have been made for only one or two years and is quite hard to find.

$1200/1600

311.1. American Cloth Doll, Kamkins, with Red Heart Paper Label

18” (46 cm.) Firmly-pressed cloth character swivel head with oilpainted complexion and facial features, blue eyes, black upper eyeliner,

accented nostrils, closed mouth, brunette mohair bobbed wig, allmuslin body, flap-jointing at shoulders, stitch-jointed hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Kamkins, A Dolly Made to Love, Patented, from L.R. Kampes Studios, Atlantic City, N.J. (red heart label on torso). Comments: Kamkins, late 1920s. Value Points: rare to find original heart label, wonderful expression, original costume and sandals. $1200/1500

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312. American Cloth Brown-Eyed Character Boy by Martha Chase with Early Catalog

20” (51 cm.) All-cloth doll with firmly-pressed facial features, impasto painted light brown curly hair with tendrils onto the forehead, oil-painted rosy complexion and facial features, brown painted eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, accented eye corners and nostrils, stitched-on ears, closed mouth with full lips and hint of smile, cotton sateen body cover, oil-painted arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Martha Chase, circa 1910. Value Points: wonderful character-like expression enhanced

with very deeply impressed chin dimple and very plump cheeks, wonderful antique costume, and carrying a copy of early Martha Chase catalog. $1100/1400

313. American Cloth Character Girl by Martha Chase with Rare Side-Parted Bobbed Hair

15” (38 cm.) All-cloth doll with firmly-pressed and oil-painted hair and facial features, thickly-painted side-parted blonde hair brushed sideways smoothly across the forehead and in short bobbed fashion around the sides and back of head, impressed eye sockets, blue painted eyes, black upper eyeliner, painted upper lashes and nostrils, closed mouth, all-oil-painted body with stitch-jointing at shoulders and hips, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Martha Chase, circa 1915.

Value Points: the rare variation of bobbed hair girl is wonderfully preserved with artistic painting of features and deeply combmarked hair. $1200/1500

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Martha Chase with Brown Marcel Painted Hair

16” (41 cm.) All-cloth doll with pressed and oil-painted facial features and hair, blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, painted upper lashes, tinted brows, closed mouth, painted brown hair styled in side-parted Marcel-waved bob, cloth sateen body cover, oil-painted arms and legs, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Martha Chase, circa 1920, the doll model was influenced by the popular hair style of that era, although only made for a short period in limited numbers. Value Points: very rare model of Chase child is wonderfully preserved. $1400/1800

315. American Cloth Character Boy by Martha Chase with Side-Parted Hair

16” (41 cm.) All-cloth doll with firmly-pressed and oil-painted hair and facial features, molded impastopainted light brown hair brushed sideways across the crown and forming into a large forelock on the forehead,

impressed eye sockets, small blue painted eyes, red upper eyeliner, painted lashes and nostrils, closed mouth, all-oil-painted body with stitch-jointing at shoulders and hips, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Martha Chase, circa 1915. Value Points: the rare model is enhanced by deeply-defined features, distinctive hair style in rare brown color and with well-defined curls. $1600/1800 315. Detail

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316. Very Rare German Cloth Character Doll by Kathe Kruse for Kammer and Reinhardt

15” (38 cm.) Cloth socket head with pressed and oil-painted facial features, painted brown hair waved across the forehead with stippled detail, tiny brown painted eyes, black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, closed mouth with accent line between the shaded lips, all cloth body with ball-jointed arms, separate thumbs, disc-jointed hips, ball-jointed knees, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Kathe Kruse, the first model, presented for one year only in 1910, in conjunction with Kammer and Reinhardt. Value Points: very rare doll with unique body construction. $2500/3500

317. Early Model of German Cloth Kathe Kruse Known as “Froghand”

17” (43 cm.) All-cloth doll with pressed and oil-painted facial features, tiny painted blue/green eyes, upper eyeliner, accented nostrils, closed mouth with downcast lips, two chin seams, well-detailed ears, brown painted hair, firmly-stuffed body with very wide disc-jointed five-seam legs, stitch-defined hands, stitch-jointed arms, nicely costumed in the Kruse style. Condition: generally excellent, some slight darkening of complexion. Marks: 2630 (foot). Comments: Kathe Kruse, the early model, circa 1911, known as “froghand” in

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318. German Cloth

Character by Kathe Kruse, Series I

17” (43 cm.) Allcloth doll with three back-head seams, firmly-pressed and oil-painted hair and facial features, brown hair with forelock curls, blushed ears, small brown painted eyes, black and brown upper eyeliner, lightly-tinted brows, rounded small nose, small closed mouth, stitch-jointed arms and separatelystitched thumbs, disc-jointed legs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Kathe Kruse (left foot). Comments: Kathe Kruse, the first model doll, circa 1920. Value Points: especially artistic painting of face, wearing antique costume, embroidered apron, woven slippers. $1700/2300

319. German Celluloid Mannequin Doll on Original Base

17” (43 cm.) All very firm celluloid doll depicting nude woman in the flapper mode, stylized pose, long slender body and limbs, painted facial features, brown eyes, dark eye shadow, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig in elaborate original

coiffure, painted hip-high brown stockings and black heels and posed on (detachable) base with marbleized finish. Excellent condition. Germany, late 1920s. $300/400

320. Salesman Sample Case of 1930s Era

Lingerie with Original Tags

15” (38 cm.) x 6”, case. 12” l. robes. The leather-covered wooden traveling display case with handle hinges open to reveal six nylon sheer lingerie ensembles in various colors and styles, several with original inventory tags still attached. The case was designed as an actual salesman traveling sample case for presenting the season’s style to merchants. Preserved in near mint condition with exquisite detail of costuming. Circa 1930. $1200/1500

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321. Three Woolen and Knit Flapper Era Costumes for Lady Dolls

For slender-bodied lady dolls about 17”, 3” shoulder width. Each of the costumes is a variation of stylish knit fashion of the 1920s era, each with matching sweater and skirt. Excellent condition. $300/400

322. Rare Italian Composition Art Doll by

Burgarella

22” (56 cm.) All-composition doll with socket head, very plump cheeks, painted side-glancing blue eyes, pronounced black eyeliner, smoky eye shadow, onestroke brows, tiny closed mouth with primly-set lips, fine brunette human hair wig, jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees. Condition: generally excellent. 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: most soughtafter doll with fine original painted finish, original body unique to this model, beautiful costume that is likely original. $1200/1800

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323. Three American “Thumbs Up for Victory” Dolls by

Margit Nilsen

7 ½” (19 cm.) Each is all one-piece latex composition with tan complexion, painted facial features with caricature-like styling, blonde mohair wig, painted shoes and socks, and each is posed with extended right hand offering “thumbs up” for victory. Condition: generally excellent.

Marks: Margit Nilsen Studios, Inc., Fifth Avenue New York (original paper labels). Comments: promotional fundraiser dolls as “your purchase of this doll helps in sending ambulances to Britain and her allies...”. during the early WWII days.

Value Points: wellpreserved history, each doll wearing its original different costume.

$400/500

324. American Mannequin Model for Simplicity with Original Wig and Costumes

32” (81 cm.) (with stand). The firmly-sculpted figure of slender adult woman has light brown complexion, one-piece head, slender shapely torso and legs posed with painted high heel shoes, separately jointed arms allowing various poses, with black hair wig in stylized manner of late 1920s/early 1930s over solid dome, and with painted facial features including grey eyes with pronounced eye shadow, posed on original (detachable) wooden stand lettered Simplicity Patterns and with slit for placement of publicity cards (not included) detailing various costumes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: publicity mannequin for fabric and pattern store featuring Simplicity patterns, late 1920s/early 1930s. Value Points: perfectly

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coiffed wigged mannequin, impeccably preserved, and with four original costumes from the era constructed from Simplicity patterns. $1200/1500

325. American Mannequin Model for Simplicity with Sculpted Hair and Costumes

32” (81 cm.) (with stand). The firmly-sculpted figure of slender adult woman has one- piece head, slender shapely torso and legs posed with painted high heel shoes, separately jointed arms allowing various poses, with sculpted black hair in stylized manner of late 1920s/early 1930s, and with painted facial features including blue eyes with pronounced eye shadow, posed on original (detachable) wooden stand lettered Simplicity Patterns and with slit for placement of publicity cards (not included) detailing various costumes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: publicity mannequin for fabric and pattern store featuring Simplicity patterns, late 1920s/early 1930s. Value Points: striking mannequin with great presence, impeccably preserved, and with four original costumes from the era constructed from Simplicity patterns. $1200/1500

326. American “Thumbs Up for Victory” Doll by Margit Nilsen

7 ½” (19 cm.) One-piece latex composition with tan complexion, painted facial features with caricaturelike styling, blonde mohair wig, painted shoes and socks, posed with extended right hand offering “thumbs up” for victory. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Margit Nilsen Studios, Inc., Fifth Avenue New York (original paper labels).

Comments: promotional fund raiser doll as “your purchase of this doll helps in sending ambulances to Britain and her allies...”. during the early WWII days. Value Points: fine original condition and costume, original tag. $100/200

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27” (69 cm.) Paper mache swivel head with sculpted and painted facial features, brown painted eyes with darker grey outer rims, white eye dots, black upper eyeliner, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with primly-set

lips, blonde mohair wig in bobbed fashion, stockinettecloth body with elongated stitch-jointed limbs, wearing checkered cotton dress, undergarments, blue coat, shoes and socks. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Dora Petzold Germany (stamp on torso). Comments: from the studio workshops of Berlin artist, Dora Petzold, circa 1920, the dolls were described in a Berlin magazine of the time as “dolls for high society, for the elegant world, for the boudoir, for the lady”. The artist declared that all of her dolls were created under her personal supervision, of the finest materials,and wearing the most fashionable of costumes. Value Points: rare-to-find doll with endearing enigmatic expression. $700/900

328. Three Austrian Cloth Dolls in Amusing Poses by Elli Riehl

7 ½” (19 cm.) Each is all-felt with stitched-on head posed looking to the side, stitched and painted facial features designed to depict various laughing moods, button-shaped nose, closed mouth with wide smiling grin, mohair wigs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Austrian doll artist,Elli Riehl, born 1902,

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329. German Art Reform Doll by Dora Petzold

19” (48 cm.) Composition socket head with elongated facial modeling, painted complexion and facial features, blue side-glancing eyes, black eyeliner, grey shaded eye shadow, feathered brows, elongated nose, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig in bobbed fashion, all-cloth body with stitch-jointed arms and legs, costume may be original. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: D.P. 55 9. Comments: Dora Petzold, the German artist who re-invigorated the art character movement in the 1930s. Value Points: rarely found studio doll with very solemn expression, original finish. $500/700

330. Felt Character Doll Depicting “The Kid” Attributed to Lenci

20” (51 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, brown painted side-glancing eyes, all-around eye liner, accented nostrils, closed mouth with downcast expression, brunette mohair bobbed wig, felt body with jointing at shoulders and hips, wearing original black knit sweater, woolen over-sized trousers with patch and suspenders, woolen cap, leather shoes. Condition: very good, some fading and dustiness of features. Comments: possibly early Lenci, early 1920s, but uncertain. Value Points: rare model with wonderful designed characterization and costume. $800/1000

331. Italian Felt Character Doll in Original Costume by Eros

12” (30 cm.) Felt socket head with pressed and painted facial features, brown side-glancing eyes, dark all-around eye liner, accented nostrils, tiny closed mouth, brunette mohair wig, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Italian, Eros, circa 1930s. Value Points: wearing original fashionable brown felt coat with white scalloped edging, matching shoes and cap. $300/400

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20” (51 cm.) Firmly-pressed cloth swivel head with painted complexion and facial features, two side seams, dark blue eyes, upper painted eyeliner with painted fringed lashes, closed mouth with very full lips, rounded nose, brown human hair bobbed wig, firmly-stuffed slender cloth body with elongated limbs, stitch-jointing at shoulders, disc-jointed hips, cotton dress with blue rick-rack smocking and collar trim, undergarment, socks and shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Kamkins, New York production, early 1930s, the doll is discussed in the book, Kamkins, by Bernice Millman, pp 78 and 79. Value Points: very rare to find final model of the firm, likely produced for a very short time only, and believed to be inspiration for an Madame Alexander cloth doll line that was introduced shortly thereafter. $1100/1300

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333. American Cloth Doll by Madame Alexander in the Kamkins Style in Sailor Costume

19” (48 cm.) Firmly-constructed swivel head with textured finish on matching shoulderplate, blue painted side-glancing eyes, upper eyeliner, accented nostrils, closed mouth with full lips, blonde human hair bobbed wig, firmly-stuffed cloth body with stitch-jointing at shoulders and disc-jointed hips, wearing vintage sailor costume. Condition: generally excellent, wig may not be original. Marks: Mme Alexander (large raised block letters at nape). Comments: Alexander, from her series of Ameri-tots advertised in Playthings in 1934, the dolls are virtually identical to the final Kamkins model, although specifics of the connection remain a mystery. $1100/1300

334. American Cloth Doll by Madame Alexander in the Kamkins Style

19” (48 cm.) Firmly-constructed swivel head with textured finish on matching shoulderplate, brown painted side-glancing eyes, upper eyeliner, accented nostrils, closed mouth with full lips, brunette human hair braided wig, firmly-stuffed cloth body with stitch-jointing at shoulders and disc-jointed hips, wearing vintage costume. Condition: generally excellent, some spotting on cloth legs. Marks: Mme Alexander (large raised block letters at nape). Comments: Alexander, from her series of Ameri-tots advertised in Playthings in 1934, their similarity to the final Kamkins doll is quite evident and further research is needed into a connection. $900/1100

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by Louise Kampes with Original Costume

18” (46 cm.) Firmly pressed swivel head with three-seams at back of head, painted facial features over oil-painted complexion, small blue eyes, brown and black upper eyeliner, accented nostrils, closed mouth with rosy lips, brunette human

hair bobbed wig, allover oil painted body with disc jointing at shoulders and hips, separately stitched-on thumbs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Louise Kampes, prepatent model, circa 1918.

Value Points: rare to find and well-preserved early model with gentle expression, original sunsuit and hat costume and felt sandals. $1800/2200

336. Three Ensembles for Kamkins Dolls

Each is patterned cotton ensemble, including blue flowered dress and matching undie with white pique cap having matching fabric border, patterned simple tunic dress with matching bloomers, and striped cotton twopiece sunsuit with matching cap. Excellent condition, Kamkins, 1920s. $300/400

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337. American Cloth Character Doll, Kamkins, with Unusual Markings

18” (46 cm.) Firmly-pressed cloth swivel head with center back seam, painted complexion and facial features, shaded blue eyes, accented nostrils, closed mouth with full outlined lips, brunette mohair bobbed wig, muslin body with flap jointing at shoulders, stitch-jointed hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (see photograph). Comments: Louise Kampes, late 1920s. Value Points: rarely found doll with unusual stamp identification, beautiful painting of features, original Kamkins costumes and shoes. $1100/1500

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Of red woolen flannel, the snowsuit or aviator three-piece ensemble includes jacket with zipper front and two breast pockets (small spot on front), matching pants with foot straps and side leg zippers, and fitted cap with neck strap. Along with painted or leather elbow-length mittens and brown Kamkins sandals. Excellent condition. Kamkins, 1920s. $300/400

339. Collection of Costumes for Kamkins Dolls

Including brown double-breasted coat with patch pockets (moth hole on collar), tweed woolen knickers with self belt, tan double-breasted coat with self buttons and patch pockets, matching cap, roller skates, leather sandal shoes, and white woolen mittens. Excellent condition. American, Kamkins, 1920s. $300/400

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Kamkins Doll with Rare Walking Style Body

19” (48 cm.) Firmly-stuffed plump cloth swivel head with oil-painted complexion and facial features, blue eyes with upper eyeliner, white eye dots, accented nostrils, closed mouth, stitched-on brunette human hair wig, oil-painted upper torso, flap-jointed arms with separately-stitched thumbs, legs, and lower torso with unique construction known as “split buttocks” designed to allow doll to “walk”, muslin midriff with (non-functioning) crier intact. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: L.R. Kampes Atlantic City Pat Nov. 2 - 20. (under wig at crown).

Comments: Louise Kampes, 1920, her attempt at creating a walking style doll to compete with an industry trend of the times. Value Points: rarely found model, in well-preserved all-original condition, with most appealing expression and original costume and shoes. $2400/2800

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342. Rare American Cloth Doll by Louise Kampes with Walking Style Body 19” (48 cm.) Firmly-stuffed plump cloth swivel head with oil-painted complexion and facial features, blue eyes with upper eyeliner, white eye dots, accented nostrils, closed mouth, brunette mohair wig, oil-painted upper torso, flap-jointed arms with separately-stitched thumbs, legs, and lower torso with unique construction known as “split buttocks” designed to allow doll to “walk”, muslin midriff with (non-functioning) crier intact. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (faint original Kampes mark under wig at crown). Comments: Louise Kampes, 1920, her attempt at creating a walking style doll to compete with an industry trend of the times. Value Points: rarely found model with original pajamas and sandals; in the book, Kamkins, by Bernice Millman she notes “her foray into the world of walking dolls lasted only a short time... Ads boasting the walking American Kiddies are not found after 1921”. $1800/2200

343. Early Model American Cloth Doll by Louise Kampes with Provenance 18” (46 cm.)

Firmly-stuffed swivel head with single back seam and pressed features, oil-painted

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complexion and facial features, blue eyes, lightly tinted brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, brunette mohair wig, oilpainted upper torso and limbs, stitch-jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent, complexion is somewhat darkened and may have later re-varnishing. Comments: Louise Kampes, her Kamkins model, mid-1920s. Value Points: fine classic model with stylish original costume of the period, with lettered “Rosy” written across her torso; included is somewhat informative provenance of the doll written by Margaret Hartshorn of Asheville, North Carolina who had acquired the doll from the original Smith-McDowell home, the oldest in Asheville. $1100/1400

344. Collection of Original Costumes for Kamkins Dolls

Including red heavy wool knit sweater, tan double-breasted woolen jacket with matching brimmed cap, brown knit sweater with tie belt, red woolen jacket with zipper front, one leather gaiter, red shoes, and brown woolen cap with faux-lambswool edging. Excellent condition. Kamkins, 1920s. $400/500

345. German Character Doll, Series VIII, by Kathe Kruse

20” (51 cm.) Cloth-over-paper-mache swivel head with one pate seam, pressed and painted facial features, rosy complexion, painted dark blue/ green eyes, white eye dots, black and brown upper eyeliner, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blonde human hair in long braids, firmlystuffed cloth body with stitch-jointing at shoulders and disc-jointing

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at legs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Kathe Kruse 17613 (and illegible marks on feet). Comments: Kathe Kruse, circa 1945, Series VIII. Value Points: well-preserved complexion, original wig, and wearing original costume. $800/1100

346. German Character Doll by Kathe Kruse, Series VIII, US Zone

20” (51 cm.) Sculpted swivel head, painted complexion and facial features, brown outlined eyes, black and brown upper eyeliner, white eye dots, accented nostrils, closed mouth, light brown human hair in short boyish side-part style, firmly-stuffed slender cloth body with stitch jointing at shoulders and disc-jointing at hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Made in Germany US Zone (right foot) Kathe Kruse 020883 (left foot). Comments: Kathe Kruse, US Zone era, 1957. Value Points: in near mint condition, the boy wearing original checkered coat, red woolen pants, red shoes. $700/900

347. German Cloth Character Doll by Kathe

Kruse,

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17” (43 cm.) All-cloth doll with pressed and oil-painted hair, complexion and facial features, brown curly hair with tendrils onto forehead, brown painted downcast eyes, white eye dots, black and brown upper eyeliner, tinted brows, blushed ears, stitch-jointed shoulders, disc-jointed hips, separately-stitched thumb. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Germany Kathe Kruse (foot). Comments: Kathe Kruse, circa 1915. Value Points: well-detailed modeling with particularly fine definition around the eyes and mouth of the early model Kruse, delightful costume. $1200/1600

348. German Cloth Character Boy in the Kathe Kruse Genre

16” (41 cm.) Sculpted socket head with well-detailed painted brown hair in forelock curls, sculpted ears, painted complexion and facial features, small brown eyes with black upper eyeliner, lightly tinted brows, closed

mouth with downcast expression and center accent line, blushed cheeks, firmly-stuffed cloth body with disc-jointing at shoulders and hips, mitten shaded hands. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, maker unknown, circa 1920, under the influence of Kathe Kruse. Value Points: most appealing expression, original painting, and wearing brown linen romper suit with embroidered details. $1100/1300

349. German Cloth Doll in the Kathe Kruse Genre

17” (43 cm.) All-cloth doll with firmly-pressed facial features, painted brown hair with forehead swirls, painted blue eyes with black and brown upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, stitched-on ears, tiny accented nose, closed mouth, stitch-jointing at shoulders, disc-jointing at hips, antique cotton pajamas. Condition: generally excellent, some darkening and spotting on limbs. Comments: Germany, circa 1920, in the manner of Series I Kathe Kruse, yet more slender and variations in body size, maker unknown. Value Points: appealing doll with curious history to be studied. $800/1100

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Doll Attributed to Karl Schneider

14” (36 cm.) Firmlypressed cloth head with oil-painted complexion, hair and facial features, brown hair with swirled curls at the forehead, blue downcast eyes, white eye dots, black upper eyeliner, tinted brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blushed cheeks and ears, firmly-stuffed muslin torso and disc-jointed legs, cloth-covered paper mache arms with jointing at shoulders and elbows, composition hands, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: attributed to Karl Schneider, circa 1921; an original partner in the Puppenkunst Elisabeth company with Gunther Heine with the stated goal of creating dolls that would “awaken...the aesthetic sensibility in children” and in direct competition with the nearby Kathe Kruse firm. Schneider left after one year to form his own company, Kunstpuppen-Atelier,and in 1921 registered a design for a doll head. The last mention of his firm is only three years later,in 1924. Value Points: rare doll with intriguing history. $1100/1300

351. Rare German Art Character Doll by Gunther Heine

18” (46 cm.) Very firm sculpted head with flat-cut neck socket, brown sculpted hair with deeply sculpted forelock curls, brown painted eyes, black upper eyeliner, brown eye shadow, white eye dots, accented nostrils, closed mouth, plump cheeks, wellsculpted ears, stretched twill over paper mache torso and legs, cloth arms, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, some possible retouch of hair. 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: rarely found model with artistic modeling of features and expression. $1100/1300

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352. German Felt Burgermeister by Steiff in Original Costume

20” (51 cm.) Felt swivel head with center seam, pressed facial features, pronounced nose, defined stitching of lips, blue glass eyes, painted brows, chin stubble and blush, stitched ears, white mohair wig, long slender body, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (original Steiff button in ear).

Comments: Steiff, circa 1910. Value Points: well-preserved early German cloth doll with wonderful expression, original painting, and wearing original costume including embroidered velvet vest, white tailored shirt, fitted pants, and kneehigh original leather boots. $1800/2400

353. All-German Composition Art Character Doll by Marian Kaulitz

14” (36 cm.) Very firm composition socket head with painted complexion and facial features, large brown eyes, upper eyeliner, lightly tinted brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with pouting expression and very full lips, brunette mohair wig in coiled braids, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: Munich Art Dolls from the studio of artist Marian Kaulitz, circa 1908, whose dolls are considered the forerunners of the soughtafter art doll movement of the next five years; this particular model closely resembles the 109 model by Kammer and Reinhardt which appeared shortly thereafter. Value Points: wonderfully preserved model with fine original and artistic complexion, original body and body finish, original folklore costume. $2200/2800

354. Wonderful German Art Character Boy from Marian Kaulitz in Original Bavarian Costume

19” (48 cm.) Very firm composition socket head with painted blue eyes in well-defined eye sockets, dark upper eyeliner, tinted brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full lips, blonde mohair wig in soft curls, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: the character dolls were presented by Marian Kaulitz at a 1908 doll art exhibition in Munich, Germany, and thereafter known as Munich Art Dolls; the series is believed to have inspired the German art character reform movement of the next five years. Value Points: rare doll in wonderfully-preserved condition, wearing very elaborate original Bavarian costume. $2800/3200

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355. American Cloth Bobbed Hair Girl by Martha Chase in Grand Size

26” (66 cm.) All-cloth doll with pressed and oil-painted hair and facial features, bobbed short curls and bangs in rich shaded ash blonde color, painted blue eyes, red upper eyeliner, long upper lashes, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, rosy cheeks, all-oil-painted body, stitch-jointed arms and legs, bare feet, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Martha Chase, circa 1910. Value Points: rare grand size of the classic doll with flawless original painted finish, possibly Exhibition model. $1200/1500

356. American Cloth Child Doll by Martha Chase with Rare Brown Eyes

16” (41 cm.) All-cloth doll with firmly-pressed facial features, impasto painted short blonde curly hair with tendrils onto the forehead, oil-painted rosy complexion and facial features, shaded brown eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, very long curly upper lashes, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth, cotton sateen body cover, oil-painted arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: The Chase Stockinet Doll, Made of Stockinet and Cloth, Stuffed with Cotton, Made by Hand, Painted by Hand, Made by Especially Trained Workers (paper label on back torso).

Comments: Martha Chase, circa 1910. Value Points: pristine original condition of the beloved American doll with rare brown eyes. $500/700

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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. Value Points: very rare size of the classic doll with choice facial painting, original dress and matching undies. $1800/2200

358. American Cloth Character Doll “Little Nell” by Martha Chase

15” (38 cm.) Stockinette doll with pressed and oil-painted complexion and facial features, oil-painted blonde centerparted hair with two extended braids onto her shoulders, painted small blue eyes, red

eyeliner, black upper lashes, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blushed cheeks, sateen cover on torso and upper limbs, oil-painted limbs with stitch-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, separately-stitched thumbs, antique dress and undergarments, stockings, shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Martha Chase of Rhode Island, circa 1920, who introduced a series of dolls presumably based on storybook characters, this being “Little Nell” from the Dickens book, The Old Curiosity Shop; the series was unsuccessful and few examples were made. Value Points: fine original painting and modeling of hair, most artistic portrayal. $1100/1400

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359. German Paper Mache Lady Doll with Glass Eyes

23” (58 cm.) Paper mache shoulderhead with plump facial modeling, black sculpted hair in centerpart with uniform short ringlet curls, dark glass inset eyes, heavily modeled eyelids, lightly-painted lashes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, cloth muslin stitch-jointed body, kid arms. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1865. Value Points: lovely doll is wearing early multi-layered costume. $800/1100

360. American Folk Art Wooden Articulated Man

18” (46 cm.) Carved wooden swivel head of adult man with painted hair and facial features side-glancing eyes, closed mouth, wooden upper and lower torso parts and cloth padded center, wooden simply-carved limbs with pin and dowel jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips, knees and ankles.

Condition: very good, one thumb missing. Comments: maker unknown, early 1900s, the figure appears to be designed for wearing gentleman’s suit. Value Points: intriguing model with carved wooden shirt collar and tie at upper torso, and carved and painted shoes, posed seated in chair (included). $300/400

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Size with Chair

45” (114 cm.)

Paper mache shoulderhead, black sculpted short curly hair, painted complexion and facial features, brown eyes, eyeliner, brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, cloth stitch-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, some retouch of finish. Comments: American, mid1800s. Value Points: rare grand exhibition size, in very fine costume, forlornly only holding one glove, and resting upon a fabric covered vintage wing chair which is included.

$1200/1600

362. American Cloth Doll by Martha Chase with Blonde Bobbed Hair and Original Paper Label

16” (41 cm.) All-cloth doll with pressed and oil-painted hair and facial features, bobbed short curls and bangs in blonde color, painted blue eyes, red upper eyeliner, long upper lashes, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full lips, rosy cheeks, sateen-cover on torso, stitch-jointed arms and legs, bare feet, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (original Chase paper label on torso). Comments: Martha Chase, circa 1910. Value Points: very choice original painting with beautiful complexion, well defined hair, original costume and shoes. $800/1100

363. American Cloth Character Doll with Painted Brown Eyes and Bobbed Hair by Martha Chase

20” (51 cm.) All-cloth doll with pressed and oil-painted hair and facial features, bobbed

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short curls and bangs in bright brown color, painted brown eyes, red upper eyeliner, long upper lashes, singlestroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full lips, rosy cheeks, sateen-cotton torso cover, stitch-jointed arms and legs with oil painted finish, bare feet, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (Chase logo on leg). Comments: Martha Chase, circa 1910. Value Points: rare hair and eye coloring that are artistically achieved, original body. $1100/1300

364. American Cloth Child Doll with Blonde Bobbed Hair by Martha Chase

13” (33 cm.) All-cloth doll with pressed and oil-painted

hair and facial features, bobbed short curls and bangs in blonde color, painted blue eyes, red upper eyeliner, long upper lashes, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full lips, rosy cheeks, sateen-cotton torso cover, stitch-jointed arms and legs with oil painted finish, bare feet, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (Chase logo on leg). Comments: Martha Chase, circa 1910. Value Points: beautifully preserved original painting on the hard-to-find petite size of the bobbed hair model. $800/1000

365. American Cloth “Philadelphia Baby” for J.B. Sheppard

28” (71 cm.) All-cloth doll with pressed and oil-painted facial features and hair, deeply-defined eye sockets with incised eyeliner, brown painted eyes, brown painted hair with stippling onto forehead and matching brown brows, accented nostrils, stitched-on ears, closed mouth with very full lips, stockinette stitchjointed body, oil-painted lower arms and legs. Condition: very good, some craquelure to oil painted original finish. Comments: known as the “Philadelphia Baby”, the distinctive doll was commissioned for the J.B. Sheppard Department Store of Philadelphia toward the end of the 19th century. Value Points: rarely found American doll with superb sculpting details, antique costume. $1100/1500

366. American Cloth Doll by Martha Chase with Bobbed Hair

22” (56 cm.) All-cloth doll with pressed and oil-painted hair and facial features, bobbed short curls and bangs in light brown color, painted blue eyes, red upper eyeliner, long upper lashes, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full lips, rosy cheeks, all-oilpainted body, stitch-jointed arms and legs, bare feet, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Martha Chase, circa 1910. Value Points: very choice original painting with beautiful complexion, well defined hair. $900/1200

367. American Cloth Doll with Bobbed Hair by Martha Chase

13” (33 cm.) All-cloth doll with pressed and oil-painted hair and facial features, bobbed short curls and bangs in ash blonde color, painted blue eyes, red upper eyeliner, long upper lashes, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full lips, rosy cheeks, sateencotton torso cover, stitch-jointed arms and legs with oil painted finish, bare feet, nicely costumed. Condition: very good, some craquelure, finish worn on hands. Marks: (Chase logo on leg). Comments: Martha

368. American Cloth Brown-Haired Lady by Martha Chase from Dickens Series

16” (41 cm.) Firmly-pressed stockinette head of adult lady with brown oil-painted hair in center part drawn into a tight bun at the back crown of head, oil-painted very rosy complexion and facial features, large brown eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with hint of smile, slender sateen body cover, stitch-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (Chase logo on leg). Comments: Martha Chase, circa 1920, from the Dickens series of dolls. Value Points: rare Chase model with especially expressive painting of facial features. $1100/1300

Chase, circa 1910. Value Points: sought after hair style on the marked Chase petite doll. $400/500

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15” (38 cm.)

All-cloth doll with firmlypressed facial features, impasto painted short blonde curly hair with tendrils onto the forehead, oil-painted rosy complexion and facial features, shaded blue/ grey eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, very long curly upper lashes, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with full lips, cotton sateen body cover, oilpainted arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent, some craquelure to finish on hair.

Comments: Martha Chase, circa 1910.

Value Points: most appealing impish facial expression, original finish, antique costume.

$400/500

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American Cloth Doll by Martha Chase with Painted Brown Eyes

20” (51 cm.) All-cloth doll with firmly-pressed facial features, impasto painted short blonde curly hair with tendrils onto the forehead, oilpainted rosy complexion and facial features, brown painted eyes, red

and black upper eyeliner, curly upper lashes, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with full lips, cotton sateen body cover, oil-painted arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Martha Chase, circa 1910. Value Points: fine original painting, rare brown eyes, great antique costume. $600/800

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371. Unusual Promotional Store Figure of Smiling Gentleman Bearing a Letter

23” (58 cm.) Arranged upon original wooden platform is a figure of robust-bodied gentleman with sculpted socket head having well-defined kindly-portrayed facial features, sculpted hair, padded armature body, and wearing original flannel uniform of delivery man or postal worker, including great coat with belt, matching tall hat and pants, and with shoulder satchel and an envelope clasped in his outstretched hand. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: early 1900s, the figure was used as a promotional model in post office or store, indicating the delivery service; its specific history is unknown. Value Points: intriguing and wellpreserved curiosity. $600/800

372. Three Sculpted Dolls by German Doll Artist Edith Samuel

6 ½” (17 cm.) Each has sculpted head with painted facial features, posable padded body, thread hair, and is wearing original costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: German doll artist, Edith Samuel, 1940, who created each doll individually. Although little known today, and never a financial success in her doll making endeavors, her dolls are noted today for their realism of pose and presentation. Value Points: rare to find miniature dolls with fascinating history.

$300/400

373. Ten German Cloth Caricature Dolls from Kammer and Reinhardt

12” (30 cm.) Each is of padded stockinette over wire armature and with wooden feet, having stitched and painted facial features, yarn hair, some with yarn beards or sideburns, and each is wearing factory original costume. Condition: good/very good, all original albeit dusty. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, the caricature series were presented in the firm’s 1912 catalog. Value Points: depicted are occupational men in amusing poses, including shoe cobbler, preacher, beggar, painter, mountain hiker, and more, each different. $1200/1500

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374. Early Continental Wooden Doll with Rare

UniquelyCarved Body

20” (51 cm.) All-carved wooden doll with onepiece head and torso, oval slender head and elongated throat, with V-carving at the center waist forming into wide curved hips to accommodate to costume, painted decorative border at bosom, solid dome with original wig, carved and well-defined ears, enamel inset eyes with shaded blush surround, accented nostrils, brows, closed mouth, defined chin, pin and dowel jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, swivel waist, carved and painted shoes with defined buckles. Condition: structurally excellent, original finish is repainted. Comments: Continental, mid-1700s. Value Points: rarity factors include expressive facial modeling, enamel eyes, sculpted ears, original wig, and very rare and superbly rendered body details. $8000/10,000

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375. Early Framed English Engraving

“Things as They Were/Things as They are”

16” (41 cm.) x 20”. In original Birdseye maple frame, under glass is an early engraving of two fashionable woman, one in costume of “Things as they were 1757”, and the other in “Things as they are 1827”. Published May 17th, 1827 by SWFaves (?), 412 Piccadilly, London. Excellent condition. $400/500

376. Twelve Engravings from La Reine Des Poupées

12” (30 cm.) x 8 ½”. Each engraving depicts a playful doll scene in delicately drawn and tinted scenes, each with multiple young girls and many dolls. The title engraving is lettered “La Reine des Poupées” and is lettered by the artist A. Duruy in lower left. Excellent condition. French, circa 1850. $400/500

377. Early English Wooden Doll with Enamel Eyes and Original Painting

20” (51 cm.) All carved wood with one-piece torso and egg-shaped head, elongated curved throat, shapely bosom, flat back, black enamel inset eyes, “dot” painted all-around lashes and wide brows, tiny pointy nose with accent dots, thin line lips with center detail, cheek blush spots, blonde delicate wig, cloth upper arms, carved wooden lower arms with forkshaped fingers, wooden legs with jointing at hips and knees. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: English, circa 1770. Value Points: fine original condition of the doll is remarkable, the original painting enhancing her strong sculptural presence, with elements of original costume including exceptional quilted petticoat. $12,000/16,000

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378. Neapolitan Angel with Carved Wooden Wings

10” (25 cm.) (with legs askance, 14” wing span). Polychromed terra cotta head tilted downward, sculpted brown hair drawn into bun at back of head and with attached metal halo, enamel eyes, closed mouth, tow-wrapped armature body, carved wooden lower arms and legs to above the knees, painted sandals, attached wooden wings having carved detail of feathering. Condition: very good, original finish with some rubs and darkening. Comments: Neapolitan, mid/late 1700s. Value Points: superbly carved wings and unusual posing. $800/1100

379. Neapolitan Woman with Very Ornate Silk Gown

15” (38 cm.) Polychromed terra cotta shoulderhead of woman with head turned to the side, brown sculpted hair waved loosely to the side and captured in cluster at the back, with ringlets tumbling onto shoulders, enamel eyes, outlined eyes, closed mouth, blushed cheeks, tow-wrapped posable armature body, carved wooden lower arms and legs. Condition: structurally excellent, some wear to finish on hair, costume original with silk frailty. Comments: Neapolitan, late 1700s. Value points: very fine metallic embroidery and fringe on

380. Neapolitan Woman with Blue Ribbon Trimmed Topknot

13” (33 cm.) Polychromed terra cotta shoulderhead with sculpted hair arranged with curls framing the face and then drawn into topknot at crown, with blue hair band, enamel inset eyes, open mouth, painted upper teeth, blushed detail of cheeks and nose, strong throat, modeled bosom, tow-wrapped posable armature body, carved wooden lower arms and legs with painted yellow clogs, original silk costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Neapolitan, mid-1700s. Value Points: especially fine detail of unusual coiffure and well-preserved original finish; included are two wooden display columns. $900/1200

381. Neapolitan Royal Traveler and Camel

13” (33 cm.) Polychromed terra cotta shoulderhead with sculpted grey sidelocks and bald pate, flowing grey sculpted beard, enamel inset eyes, painted brows and blushed cheeks, closed mouth, tow-wrapped posable armature body, carved wooden lower arms and legs, painted green stockings and red boots, and wearing silk royal robes with metallic edging, and matching crown. Condition: finish worn on hands, silk worn on pants, otherwise excellent. Comments: Neapolitan, mid-1700s. Value Points: very artistic modeling and paint of face, original crown, and including camel. $800/900

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18” (46 cm.) l. 14”h. The mahogany construction with natural finish features stairs leading to a spindle railed balcony. Excellent condition.

$300/400

383. Two Neapolitan Peasants in Rare Smaller Size

7 ½” (19 cm.) Each has polychromed terra cotta shoulderhead with sculpted hair, enamel eyes, slightly parted lips with painted teeth, tow-

wrapped armature posable body with carved wooden lower arms and legs, painted wooden shoes and stockings, original peasant costumes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Neapolitan, late 1700s. Value Points: very fine detail of differing hair and facial expression.

$700/800

384. Small Neapolitan Mountaineer with Lambs 6” (15 cm.) Polychromed terra cotta shoulderhead with bald pate and

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sculpted sidelocks and flowing beard, dark complexion, enamel eyes, open mouth, tiny teeth, tow-wrapped posable body, carved wooden lower arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent.

Comments: Neapolitan, mid-1700s.

Value Points: wonderful detail on this rare tiny figure with excellent original painting, original costume, and two sets of tiny carved wooden lambs. $700/900

385. Neapolitan Elderly Man with Flowing Beard

9” (23 cm.) Polychromed terra cotta shoulderhead of elderly man with solid dome and sculpted side and back locks, very long flowing beard, enamel inset eyes, strong nose, blushed detail on nose and cheeks, closed mouth with downcast expression, incised age lines, tow-wrapped posable armature body, carved wooden lower arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Neapolitan, mid-1700s. Value Points: especially fine detail of sculpting with fine well-preserved painting and costume. $700/900

386. Neapolitan Moorish Page with Unusual Shaved Pate

9” (23 cm.) Polychromed terra cotta shoulderhead turned sharply to the side, dark ruddy complexion, shaved pate with stubble finish and sculpted tuft of hair at crown, small enamel eyes, painted brows, open mouth with upper teeth, tongue, sculpted ears, towwrapped armature posable body, carved wooden lower arms and legs, painted red boots, original silk costume (silk of pants frail). Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Neapolitan, mid 1700. Value Points: rare model with unusual hair, and very stylized pose. $1100/1300

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21” (53 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead with lightly-tinted complexion, black sculpted hair in centerpart and drawn into uniform shoulderlength ringlet curls, painted brown eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with tiny pert lips, muslin stitch-jointed body leather arms, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1860, possibly Kestner, the doll is sometimes referred to as “Sophia Smith”, likely in reference

to the founder of Smith College although the connection is obscure. The doll is featured in Marian Krombholz book 500 Years of German Dollmaking, page 364. Value Points: lovely doll with rare brown eyes and finely sculpted hair, original body. $1200/1500

388. German Porcelain Doll with Wooden-Articulated Body

11” (28 cm.) Pink-tinted porcelain shoulderhead, black sculpted hair in centerpart with uniform ringlet curls, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, accented nostrils, closed mouth, wooden shapely torso and upper arms and legs, porcelain lower arms and legs, doweljointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, painted blue ribbons on stockings and black ankle boots, antique costume included. Condition: generally excellent, right leg has restoration at ankle. Comments: Germany, circa 1860. Value Points: complexion tinting, rare coiffure, wooden articulated body. $900/1300

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Doll with Wooden Articulated Body

4 ½” (11 cm.)

Pink-tinted porcelain shoulderhead, black sculpted hair waved smoothly around the sides of face and into coiled bun at back of head, painted blue eyes and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, blue painted eyes, closed mouth, wooden fully-articulated body with shapely torso, dowel jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, porcelain lower arms and legs, painted flat black shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1850. Value Points: sought-after wooden-articulated body, rare small size. $500/600

390. Rare Early German Porcelain

Doll with Utterly Charming Face

19” (48 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead with lightly tinted complexion, oval face with very full cheeks, elongated throat, black sculpted hair in centerpart, formed into wings at sides of face and captured in curled chignon at the back of head, blue painted upper-glancing eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line evincing a slight smile, muslin stitch-jointed body, kid arms. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1840, the doll is wearing shoes and described in German Porcelain Dolls by Marian Krombholz, page 35, attributed to AWFr Kister. Value Points: the rarity of the model is enhanced further by its utter charm of expression, fine antique costume. $1700/2200

391. German Porcelain Doll with Child-Like Presence

18” (46 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead, black sculpted hair drawn from face and behind fully-sculpted ears, with stippling details around the forehead, short curls at back of head held by wide headband at crown, painted pale blue eyes, red upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, muslin stitch-jointed body, porcelain lower arms and legs, painted black ankle boots with red lacing, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1865. Value Points: well modeled hair and ears. $600/800

392. Petite German Porcelain Lady with Unusual Painting of Coiffure

9” (23 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead with elongated throat, sculpted hair in unusual white color with strands of grey waved away from face into a generous frame and captured in a looped-up chignon at the back of head, painted blue eyes, brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, stitch-jointed cloth body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: rare hair color and coiffure. $400/500

393. Small German Porcelain Doll as Young Boy

8” (20 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead, black sculpted hair in soft boyish fashion with side part and forelock curls, painted large blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, closed mouth, cloth

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body, porcelain lower limbs, nicely costumed. Condition: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: nicely painted hair and unusual large eyes. $300/400

394. German Porcelain Lady Doll with Elaborately-Arranged Coiffure

13” (33 cm.)

Porcelain shoulderhead with oval face and elongated throat, black sculpted hair in elaborately sculpted curls and braids that beautifully frame her face, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke black brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, muslin stitch-jointed body, porcelain lower limbs, black flat shoes.

Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870.

Value Points: wonderfully detailed coiffure especially for petite doll, beautiful antique silk costume. $400/600

395. Rare German Porcelain Doll with Elegant Costume

22” (56 cm.)

Porcelain shoulderhead with lightly tinted complexion, elongated throat, black sculpted hair softly waved from face into rolled curls and forming into chignon at the back of head, sculpted ears, feathered detailing around the forehead, painted large blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, white eye dots, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, muslin stitch-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, attributed to early works of the Kestner firm, the doll is photographed and described in German Porcelain Dolls by Marian Krombholz, page 53.

Value Points: beautifully achieved regal presence, unusual details of painting include larger eyes. $1800/2300

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Italian Felt Boudoir Doll by Lenci in Rare

Petite Size

15” (38 cm.) Felt swivel head with perfectly oval face and elongated throat, heavily-modeled eyelids, narrow painted brown eyes, dark eye shadow, arched brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig with ringlet curls, slender elongated torso and limbs, feet posed for high heels. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Lenci (original cloth and silver foil labels). Comments: Lenci, circa 1933. Value Points: in very rare size, and pristine condition, the sensuous-faced lady wears original organdy and felt gown with ruffled and scalloped skirt trim, green felt jacket and matching shoes, multi-tiered ruffled organdy bonnet, cuffs, petticoat and pantalets. $1200/1500

397. Italian Felt Character Child by Lenci in Original Organdy Dress

13” (33 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, brown side-glancing eyes, painted lashes, grey eye shadow, accented nostrils, brows, closed mouth, shaded lower lip with two accent dots, felt jointed arms and legs. Condition: Lenci, circa 1927.

Value Points: the wide-eyed child is wearing original well-preserved white organdy ruffled dress with felt appliques, undergarments, green felt shoes.

$500/700

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398. Italian Felt Asian Boy, Series, 300, by Lenci with Rare Wooden Lantern

17” (43 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, brown side-glancing narrowed eyes in side-slant sockets, heavilymodeled eyelids, black curly lashes, black eyeliner, black feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, black mohair wig with extended queue, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent, light dustiness. Marks: Lenci 300/59 (original paper label). Comments: Lenci, the model appeared in the firm’s 1930 series 300, model 59. Value Points: rare character, with variation of classic 300 series facial sculpture and painting of features; amber tinted complexion, wearing vibrant yellow felt tunic and pants with orange trim, black felt vest with signature medallion, wooden stacked shoes, original woven hat, and carries original wooden lantern with painted decorations and paper panel inserts. $1600/1900

399. All-Original Italian Felt Girl with Toys by Lenci

20” (51 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, blue side-glancing eyes, dark eye shadow, painted lashes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blonde mohair with unusual upswept braids, felt body with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Lenci, circa 1930. Value Points: beautifully-preserved condition, the wide-eyed girl is wearing original vibrant costume and is holding wooden toy in her outstretched hands. $1200/1500

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400. Italian Felt Doll, 400 Series, by Lenci, with Rare Ringlet Curls

16” (41 cm.) Felt swivel head of slender-faced girl, painted facial features, brown side-glancing eyes, grey eye shadow, painted curly upper lashes, fringed brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with two bottom lip accent dots, blonde mohair wig in a generous bouquet of very curly ringlets, slender body of older child with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Italian, Lenci, their model 400, circa 1927, the model was made for a very short time and is quite rare to find. Value Points: wonderful expression, wearing original undergarment, shoes and socks (very worn original dress included). $900/1200

401. Italian Felt Doll, 400 Series, by Lenci

16” (41 cm.) Felt swivel head of slender-faced girl, painted facial features, brown side-glancing eyes, grey eye shadow, painted curly upper lashes, fringed brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with two bottom lip accent dots, brunette mohair bobbed wig in rare side-part style, slender body of older

child with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Italian, Lenci, their model 400, circa 1927, the rare model was made for a very short time. Value Points: rare hair style on the wonderfullypainted doll, wearing original dress of felt and organdy. $900/1200

402. Italian Felt Character Girl with Original Felt Costume

21” (53 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, brown side-glancing eyes, painted upper lashes, all-around eye liner, grey eye shadow, painted brows, accented nostrils, rosebud-shaped closed mouth, accent dots on bottom lip, brunette curly wig, felt body with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Mark: (remnants of early

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Lenci tag). Comments: Lenci, circa 1928. Value Points: wearing original pink/blue felt checkered applique tunic, shorts, matching cap, shoes, socks and with applique felt flower at waist. $700/900

402.1. Italian Felt Side-Glancing Girl, Model 110, by Lenci in Original Vibrant Costume

19” (48 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, brown side-glancing eyes, painted upper lashes and brows, closed mouth, two accent dots on bottom lips, brunette mohair wig in soft curls, all felt body with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Lenci Made in Italy (cloth tag). Comments: Lenci, model 110, circa 1925. Value Points: the almond-

eyed solemn-faced child wears her original vibrant Lenci costume comprising short red woolen dress, matching double-breasted coat with patch pockets and cuffs, original undergarments, socks, shoes, and with original red woolen tan and long neck scarf with applique felt circles and felt pom-pom tips.

$1100/1300

403. Italian Felt Smiling Girl, Model, by Lenci in Original Costume

16 ½” (42 cm.) Felt swivel head, pressed and painted facial features, small brown painted side-glancing eyes, white eye dots, painted upper lashes, grey eye shadow, accented nostrils, closed mouth with smiling expression, row of painted teeth, light brown mohair wig, firmly-stuffed muslin body, tab-jointed arms, jointed longer legs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Lenci, series 149/29, the doll was shown in the 1930 catalog. Value Points: few examples of the very rare smiling faced variation of the 149 model are known, wearing original felt stylish costume with matching cap, shoes, undergarment. $1100/1300

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404. French Felt Doll by Raynal in Original Costume

37” (94 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, brown side-glancing eyes with painted accents, grey lower eye shadow, brown upper eye shadow with painted brown curly lashes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, accented lower lips, brunette mohair wig with soft curls, firmlystuffed muslin body. Condition: generally excellent, few light

spots on legs. Comments: Raynal, Paris, circa 1937. Value Points: beautiful original facial painting of face is perfectly preserved, wearing original light blue ensemble with dress, coat, hat, undergarments, shoes and socks. $500/700

405. French Felt Doll by Raynal with Beautiful Facial Blush and Original Costume

16” (41 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, brown side-glancing eyes with painted accents, grey lower eye shadow, brown upper eye shadow with painted brown curly lashes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth accented lower lips, brunette mohair with very full curls, firmly-stuffed muslin body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Les Poupées Raynal (original paper label). Comments: Raynal, Paris, circa 1937. Value Points: beautiful original facial painting with wonderful detail of blushing, original pink felt dress with applique trim, matching shoes, undergarments. $600/800

406. French Felt Doll by Raynal in Original Costume

17” (43 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, blue side-glancing eyes with painted accents, grey lower eye shadow, brown upper eye shadow with painted

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brown curly lashes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth accented lower lip, brunette mohair wig with soft curls, firmly-stuffed muslin body. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Raynal, Paris, circa 1937. Value Points: fine original painting, original stylish costume (coat and hat included), shoes, socks. $400/500

407. Rare Italian Felt “Prosperity” Child by Lenci

17” (43 cm.) Felt swivel head with over-coating on face designed to allow washing, felt visible at back of head, painted brown side-glancing eyes, long painted lashes, smoky eye shadow, accented nostrils, brows, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, slender kid body. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Lenci, mid-1930s, the newly-designed model was introduced at that time, more commonly in the presentation of a baby; this child version is very rare. Value Points: beautifully-preserved rare model, wearing original costume, undergarments, socks, shoes and felt hair bow. $800/1100

408. French Felt Doll by Raynal Portraying Shirley Temple

20” (51 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, brown side-glancing eyes with painted accents, grey lower eye shadow, brown upper eye shadow with painted brown curly lashes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with wide beaming smile and row of painted teeth, blonde mohair ringlet curled wig, firmly-stuffed muslin body with original celluloid (rhodoid) hands. Condition: generally excellent,. Comments: Raynal, Paris, circa 1935, the doll is an unlicensed portrayal of Shirley Temple. Value Points: rare model with beautiful original facial painting and expression, antique costume. $700/900

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409. German Bisque Brown-Complexioned

Child, Model 1358, by Simon and Halbig

15” (38 cm.) Bisque socket head with light brown complexion, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, black brushstroked brows with feathered details, open mouth with very full lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, black mohair wig, brown composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1358 Germany Simon & Halbig S&H 4. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1910. Value Points: very beautiful soft matte flawless complexion and coral lips, original body and body finish. $2800/3500

410. German Bisque Child Doll, Model 1279, by Simon and Halbig

16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner,

painted curly lashes, incised eyeliner, slightly-modeled brows with comb-marked brushstrokes, rounded nose with accented nostrils, open mouth, outlined lips with impressed dimple on lower lip, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S&H 1279 Dep Germany 7. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1900. Value Points: rare and very beautiful doll with distinctive modeling such as lower eye creases, dimpled lip and chin, and having finest bisque and painting. $700/900

411. Antique Mariner Costume for ChildBodied Boy Doll

For about 16”18” doll. 11” overall length.

4 ½” shoulder width. Of white cotton, the two piece ensemble features a hiplength jacket with dark front, detachable belt, blue collar and cuffs, and detachable yoke with anchor

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embroidery, and with matching bloomer-like short pants with fitted waist and leg cuffs. Excellent condition. Circa 1910. $200/300

412. Petite German Bisque Closed Mouth Child by Kestner

11” (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, brunette mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden body with jointing at shoulders, hips and knees. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 3 (or 5?).

Comments: Kestner, circa 1880. Value Points: endearing petite size contrasts the plumply-modeled face with rosy cheeks, closed mouth, gentle expression, original body and body finish, antique costume. $900/1200

413. Very Beautiful German Bisque Art Character, Model 114, by Kammer and Reinhardt

22” (54 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted pale blue eyes, thick dark upper eyeliner, incised eyeliner, one-stroke tapered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full lips in slightly fretting expression, blonde mohair

wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R 114 54. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1910, the model “Gretchen” from the firm’s art character series of that year. Value Points: especially beautiful modeling and fine matte bisque on the most appealing character, original body, body finish and very lush beautiful original wig. $2400/2800

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by Fleischmann & Blodel

23” (58 cm.) Bisque socket head, dark blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted dark curly lashes, brushstroked and multi-feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, shaded lips, dimpled chin, brunette human hair wig over cork pate, French fully-jointed composition body, lovely costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Eden Bébé Paris 9 Depose (head) La Mignonette Parisienne...Marseille (original boutique label on torso). Comments: Fleischmann & Blodel, circa 1895. Value Points: lovely brown eyes, original boutique label. $2400/2600

415. French Rose Silk Twill Dress and Bonnet for Bébé

For 28” bébé. 17” overall length. 6” shoulder width. Of beautifully patterned rose silk twill the dress features a fitted yoke with lace overlay collar, loosely-fitted dress with panel overlays in the front, coat sleeves, and stitch-shaped box pleat at the sides and back. Along with coral silk bonnet with tulle and mohair plush accents, and coral silk streamers. Very good/excellent condition. French, circa 1890. $400/500

416. French Peach Flannel Crepe Bébé Dress

For 20”-22” bébé. 14” overall length. 6 ½” shoulder width. Of peach flannel crepe, the dress features fitted waist below a paneled bodice with pleated and gathered construction and with very full skirt with all-around pleats, full-length sleeves

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with fitted cuffs and very full gathers at the shoulders, and decorated with bands of Belgian lace. Excellent condition except few moth holes. French, circa 1890. $400/500

417. Petite Sonneberg Bisque Closed Mouth Doll

10” (25 cm.) Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, blue glass spiral-threaded eyes with dark iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, roseblushed eye shadow, accented nostrils, closed mouth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1. Comments: Sonneberg, the doll was designed to appeal to the French market, circa 1885. Value Points: entrancing large eyes with beautiful decoration enhance the petite closed mouth doll, antique costume. $600/800

418. French Bisque Blue-Eyed Eden Bébé by Fleischmann & Blodel

20” (51 cm.) Bisque socket head, dark blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted dark curly lashes, brushstroked and multi-feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, shaded

lips, dimpled chin, brunette human hair wig over cork pate, French fully-jointed composition body, lovely costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Eden Bébé Paris 9 Depose. Comments: Fleischmann & Blodel, circa 1895. Value Points: fine gleaming patina of complexion on the expressively-modeled character face. $2800/3200

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419. French Bisque Bébé By Jules Steiner, Figure C, with Wire Lever Sleep Eyes

21” (53 cm.) Bisque socket head, dark blue glass eyes which open and close from wire lever at back of head, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and fringed brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate, French composition fully-jointed body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Figure C 3 J. Steiner Bte SGDG Paris (head) Steiner (eyes) Le Petit Parisien Bébé Steiner (body). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1890. Value Points: beautiful bisque, original signed body and eyes, original body finish, lovely costume. $3500/4500

420. Early French Bisque Bébé Jumeau, 10X, with Portrait Face

23” (58 cm.) Bisque socket head with elongated face and very full cheeks, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes with darker iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, eye corners and shaded nostrils, impressed philtrum and chin, separately-modeled pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with plump limbs, straight wrists, silk and lace costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 10X (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (torso). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878. Value Points: very fine quality of bisque, unusual facial modeling, original body

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Jumeau

22” (56 cm.) Bisque socket head, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve-blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and accented lips, dimpled chin and philtrum, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fullyjointed body with straight wrists, lovely antique costume including Jumeau shoes signed “Paris Depose 10” with bee symbol. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose E 10 J (and artist check marks, head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1884. Value Points: beautiful brown-eyed bébé with very choice bisque and

423. French Bisque Blue-Eyed Bébé E.J. by Jumeau

20” (51 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve-blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose E 9 J (head, and artist checkmarks) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1885. Value Points: very beautiful eyes enhanced by mauve blushing, fine quality bisque, original body and body finish, signed Jumeau shoes. $3200/3400 423.

424. French Bisque Poupée with Lovely Cobalt Eyes

16” (41 cm.)

Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderhead, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, pierced ears, cloth stitch-jointed body, kid arms. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1870. Value Points: beautiful face with brilliant eyes. $1100/1300

425. French Toilette Table with Mirror and Marble Top

15” (38 cm.) h. including mirror. 9”l. The wooden toilette table with natural finish and ebony accents and oval mirror, features bracketed mirror, white marble top. Excellent condition. French, circa 1870. $600/800

426. French Bisque Poupée in Lovely Antique Gown

17” (43 cm.)

Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass inset eyes with darker iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears,

brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupée body with gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1875. Value Points: lovely poupée with very fine complexion, sturdy original body, and wearing lovely antique costume. $1800/2400

427. French Bisque Poupée with Cobalt Blue Eyes with Original Simonne Label Trunk

17” (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner,

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painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, ears pierced into head, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid poupée body with shapely torso, gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, few small kid patches. Comments: French, circa 1867, the doll was presented at the prestige Parisian toy shop of Simonne, circa 1867 as indicated by the label in her original trunk which contains various other costume elements. Value Points: beautiful poupée with brilliant eyes and delicate complexion, with original trunk having Simonne paper label on inside lid. $4500/6500

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428. German Porcelain Wigged Lady Doll with Brown Glass Eyes and Smiling Expression

14” (36 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead with oval shaped face, brown glass inset eyes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with hint of smile, brunette mohair wig over attached pate, cloth stitch-jointed body, porcelain lower limbs, painted fancy brown boots with black trim and aqua tassels, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1865. Value Points: rarity factors include wig, glass eyes, smiling expression and very fancy boots. $1500/1900

429. Tiny French Porcelain Doll with Kid Poupée Body

6” (15 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead, short black painted hair in boyish fashion with feathered details around the sides of forehead, blue painted eyes,

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black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with tiny lips, kid firmly-stuffed body with shapely torso, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1865. Value Points: rare to find model especially in this tiny size. $700/900

430. Petite German Porcelain Lady with Blue Glass Eyes

13” (33 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead with heart-shaped face and elongated throat, black sculpted hair in centerpart and brushed softly away from face forming into a loosely coiled chignon at back of head, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, very delicately painted lashes, one-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, cloth body with porcelain lower limbs, green painted boots. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: charming expression, rare glass eyes, original body and antique costume. $600/800

431. Two Early Pairs of Poupée Foot Wear

Including 2 ½” pair of woven needlework slippers in red and blue; and 2” pair of red kidskin shoes with ankle straps and soft kidskin soles in the Huret manner. $300/400

432. Petite French Porcelain Swivel Head Poupée by Leontine Rohmer

14” (36 cm.) Pink tinted porcelain swivel head with flat-cut neck socket attached to original porcelain shoulderplate with crown stringing, painted shaded blue upper-glancing eyes, thick black upper eyeliner, painted all-around lashes, arched brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, Rohmer kid poupée body with gusset jointed hips, wooden ball-jointed knees, kid over wooden dowel-jointed upper arms, porcelain arms from above the elbows, antique costume, undergarments, leather boots. Condition: old hairline extends down side of face and across cheek. Marks: Mme Rohmer Brevete

SGDG Paris (torso stamp). Comments: Leontine Rohmer, circa 1858, the doll has the rare body style with “sitting strings” deposed by Rohmer in 1858. Value Points: beautiful doll with rare swivel head, artistically painted features, original body, antique gown, appealing petite size. $2400/2800 431.

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433. Early Paper Mache Wigged Lady Doll with Brown Glass Eyes

25” (64 cm.) Paper mache shoulderhead with plump facial modeling, dark glass inset eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, softly blushed cheeks, brunette human hair in elaborate coiffure, cloth stitch-jointed body, kid arms. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: circa 1860, wearing lovely early costume. $800/1100

434. Pair of Framed Victorian Vignettes

13” (33 cm.) h. Each of the matched pair of oval ebony frames with domed glass cover displays a bisque figural group of Victorian scene, in one a woman is offering a treat to her little child, and in the other a couple is performing a village traditional dance; each is sculpted and painted with exceptional detail of modeling and painting. Excellent condition. Germany, mid1800s. $400/500

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Early Porcelain Lidded Box in Shape of Poupard

13” (33 cm.) The heavy porcelain box is formed in the shape of a poupard with gilt wrap decorated with flowers and pink ribbons, enclosed porcelain figure of sleeping baby with sculpted baby bonnet with pink ruffled ribbons and trims. The poupard separates at middle for use as box. Marked with gold crest on underside. Excellent condition, few small rim flakes. Mid-1800s. $600/800

436. American Artist Doll of Thomas Jefferson by Dorothy Heizer

11” (28 cm.) Padded fabric over wire armature with well-defined shaped and painted details of face and fingers, with white hair, and wearing green silk costume with fitted long jacket, silk striped vest, jabot, stockings, black buckle shoes, and in very stylized pose with modeled fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: American artist, Dorothy Heizer, from a series of historic figures introduced in 1934, this 1943 example represents Thomas Jefferson. Value Points: outstanding and perfectly preserved artistic work. $1200/1500

437. French Bisque Poupée by Jumeau with Original Signed Body

22” (56 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass spiralthreaded eyes with darker blue iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, separately-modeled pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupée body with gusset-jointing, stitched and separated fingers, lovely silk brocade gown, undergarments, bonnet, shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 9 (head) Jumeau Medaille d’Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878, the rare facial model transitioned from this poupée to the premiere bébé of the firm, and was made for a very short time only. Value Points: gorgeous poupée with splendid eyes, flawless complexion, very sturdy original body. $2800/3200

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438. Grand-Sized American Paper Mache Doll with Original Greiner Label

32” (81 cm.) Paper mache shoulderhead, black sculpted short curly hair waved behind ears and defined by deep combmarks, painted blue eyes, black upper eyeliner, black single stroke brows, closed mouth with slight hint of smile, cloth stitch-jointed body, kidskin arms. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (Greiner Improved original label). Comments: Ludwig Greiner, circa 1875. Value Points: grand size in beautifully preserved condition, with lovely antique costume. $1200/1500

439. American Cloth “Alabama Baby” by Ella Smith in Rare Small Size

11” (28 cm.) All-cloth doll with firmly-pressed and oil-painted stockinette facial features and hair, brown eyes with richlyoutlined sockets, painted lashes, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blushed cheeks, brown hair with detailed painted curls and blonde highlights, stitched-on ears, muslin body, jointing at shoulders and hips, oil-painted finish on arms and legs, painted blue boots, cotton dress and undergarments. Condition: generally excellent, one paint split at right cheek. Comments: Ella Smith of Roanoke, Alabama, who created

the distinctive doll in her cottage studio, circa 1910. Value Points: rare small size with rarer brown eyes, unusual blue leggings. $1100/1300

440. American Cloth Character “Kamkins” Doll in Original Costume

18” (46 cm.) Firmly-pressed cloth socket head with oilpainted facial features and complexion, blue painted eyes, black upper eyeliner, pronounced white eye dots, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full lips, brunette mohair bobbed wig, muslin body, flip-jointing at shoulders, stitchjointed hips. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Kamkins from Atlantic City studios of Louise Kampes, mid-1920s. Value Points: well preserved classic example of the doll, original Kamkins ensemble with matching cap, original shoes and socks. $900/1100

441. American Cloth Character “Kamkins” Doll with Painted Brown Eyes

18” (46 cm.) Firmly-pressed cloth socket head with oilpainted facial features and complexion, brown painted

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eyes, black upper eyeliner, pronounced white eye dots, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full lips, brunette mohair bobbed wig, muslin body, flip-jointing at shoulders, stitch-jointed hips. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Kamkins from Atlantic City studios of Louise Kampes, mid1920s. Value Points: rare brown eyes, wearing original costume and blue flannel coat with fleeced collar, shoes and socks. $1100/1300

442. Very Rare American Character Doll, Mr. Twee Deedle, in Original Labeled Costume

16” (41 cm.)

Composition shoulderhead with solid dome, painted short brown hair, painted facial features, side-glancing eyes, long pointy nose, closed mouth with wide grin that angles into rosy plump cheeks, two upper teeth, cloth body with jointing at shoulders and hips, green stitched-on lower boots. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: A Steinhardt Mr. Twee Deedle Doll by permission of The New York Herald Trademark (cloth tag on costume). Comments: the character of Twee Deedle was created by Johnny Gruelle as early as 1910, years earlier than he designed Raggedy Ann; his character ran for about four years in the New York Herald comic strips and was later reprinted by Cupples and Leon publisher. Value Points: very rare comic strip character, the doll is virtually unknown, especially in this original costume with label. $1200/1500

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443. Trio of German Cloth Dolls in Original Bavarian Costumes

14” (36 cm.) Each has pressed and stitch-shaped cloth heads with painted facial features, wigs, padded armature body, including man and two women. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1930s. Value Points: most charming faces, each is wearing authentically styled traditional Bavarian costume including hats and accessories. $400/500

444. Four Austrian Felt Character Dolls by Elli Riehl in Original Costumes

9” (23 cm.) Each is all-felt with stitched-on head posed looking to the side, stitched and painted facial features, brown upper-glancing eyes, long lashes, button-shaped nose, closed mouth with wide smiling grin, mohair wig, arms posed in various dynamic poses. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Austrian doll artist, Elli

Riehl, born 1902, created a series of whimsical felt dolls in the mid-1900s. Value Points: very expressive character dolls wearing original artist-made costume in the manner of Austrian village child. $800/1100 444.

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445. German Cloth Character Doll “Du Mein”, by Kathe Kruse

14” (36 cm.) All-cloth doll with early three-seam head, firmly-stuffed and oil-painted head, painted brown hair with forelock curls, painted brown eyes with shaded detail, black and brown upper eyeliner, accented nostrils, closed mouth with downcast lips, stitch-jointed shoulders, disc-jointed legs with wide hips, separatelystitched thumbs. Condition: very good, some retouch. Marks: Kathe Kruse (feet). Comments: Kathe Kruse, the Type VII model known as “Kleines du Mein”, the petite doll was made from 1927-1930 as a smaller version of the earlier 17” Type I model. Value Points: most endearing plump face expression. $1100/1300

446. Tiny German Character Doll in the Style of Kathe Kruse

6” (15 cm.) Firmly-sculpted head with flat cut neck socket, solid dome with painted brown hair, dark painted outlined eyes, closed mouth, firmly-stuffed cloth body with jointing at shoulders and hips, costumed. Condition: very good. Comments: maker unknown, circa 1930s. Value Points: curious and appealing miniature doll. $200/300

447. German Cloth Character “Schlenkerchen” by Kathe Kruse

13” (33 cm.) All-cloth stockinette doll with single-seamed head, deeply-pressed facial features depicting a laughing child, oil-painted complexion, brown hair and features, small blue eyes in deeply-set sockets, nostril dots, closed mouth with defined space between the lips, well-defined blushed ears, stitch-jointed shoulders, loosely jointed hips, mitten hands, antique costume. Condition: very good, paint scuffing. Comments: Kathe Kruse, the “Schlenkerchen” model, Type II, circa 1925. Value Points: especially fine detail of modeling around the eyes and mouth on the seldom found model. $1100/1400

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448. Italian Felt Boudoir Lady Doll, Series 165, by

Lenci

25” (64 cm.) Felt swivel head with oval-shaped lady face and elongated throat, pressed and painted facial features, blue side-glancing eyes, brown upper eye shadow, lushly-painted lashes, high brows, accented nostrils, heart-shaped lips, long mohair wig in long ringlet curls, felt arms, cloth elongated legs with stitch-jointing at hips and knees, high heel posed feet. Condition: very good, face is excellent, some darkening on back of skirt. Comments: Lenci, series 165, early 1930s. Value Points: beautiful and well-preserved facial painting, original lavish felt and organdy costume, unusual wooden clogs. $1100/1300

449. American Mannequin Family from Margit Nilsen Studios in Crepe Paper Fashions

9” (23 cm.) - 19”. The family of father, mother, son and daughter are made of sculpted paper mache with distinctive facial features and poses for each, and each is costumed in original wrapped costumes of paper mache, in costumes of the 1940s. Condition: very good, some small tears and fading in costumes. Comments: from the studio of New York artist, Margit Nilsen, the figures were presented as “manikins”, and likely were designed as promotional or attention-getting figures. Value Points: rare to find, and a pleasing figural document to fashion and family of that era. $400/600

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450. Four 1920s Wax Art Dolls of Hollywood Celebrities from Coconut Grove

19” (46 cm.) -19”. Each is wax-head doll on padded wire-armature body in very stylized posed, with painted hair and facial features depicting a celebrity of the era, with very stylized costume likely inspired by one of the celebrity’s films. Condition: aesthetically pleasing, yet some age cracks and wear on each upon close examination. Comments: circa 1920s, a series of wax dolls representing silent film stars of the era were created, each wearing a costume emblematic of a popular film in which they starred. The dolls were sold exclusively at the prestige Ambassador Hotel gift shop, The Art Shop, and were often used as centerpieces in the hotel’s Coconut Grove night club, the “in” spot of the decade. Value Points: importantly-preserved dolls of an important era in popular social culture. $800/1200