2 1/2"h (6 cm). bisque figure. One piece bisque
figure of Kewpie in seated position, posed on a
blue swinging hammock, with right arm
outstretched, left arm holding a book, with
topknot, blue wings, side glancing googly eyes.
Marked "c" with black stamp in circle, and
original O'Neill, Germany paper label. Designed
by Rose O'Neill, produced in Germany, circa 1920.
Excellent condition.
Presale Estimate:
300/400
Realized Price:
$5,600
3 1/2" (9 cm). One piece bisque figure of seated
Kewpie, head turned to the side, modelled
topknot, blue wings, side-glancing googly eyes,
arms modelled away from body, ankles crossed,
with black cat walking across Kewpie's lap.
Marked "c" with black stamp in circle. Designed
by Rose O'Neill, produced in Germany, circa 1915.
Excellent condition, possible minute flake at cat
tail tip.
Presale Estimate:
200/300
Realized Price:
$525
5" (13 cm). One piece bisque head and torso
depicting a young girl with very expressive
features, elongated throat, tiny squinting blue
glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes, single
stroke brows, accented eye corners and nostrils,
closed mouth modelled as though open with two
rows of teeth, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs,
pointing finger on right hands, high white
stockings, black one-strap shoes. Condition:
generally excellent. Marks: J.I.O c. 1920 44
(torso) 47 (inside arms and legs). Comments:
designed by American artist Jeanne Orsini,
produced in Germany, circa 1920. Value Points:
rare little miniature with distinctive features
and fine quality of bisque.
Presale Estimate:
600/800
Realized Price:
$1,800
15" (38 cm). Bisque socket head, blue glass
paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner encircles
the eyecut, lushly painted lashes, brushstroked
and multi-feathered brows, accented eye corners,
shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and
accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig
over cork pate, French composition and wooden
fully jointed body with straight wrists, nicely
costumed in French style dress. Condition:
generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau 5
(head, and artist checkmarks). Jumeau Medaille
d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa
1888. Value Points: very beautiful bebe has
finest creamy bisque, original body and body
finish, antique undergarments and bonnet, shoes
signed "Paris Depose 5".
Presale Estimate:
3300/3900
Realized Price:
$4,800
12" (30 cm). Paper mache shoulderhead with solid
dome and slender facial modelling, black enamel
inset eyes with painted lashes, arched feathered
brows, aquiline nose, open mouth with slightly
parted lips, row of teeth, brunette human hair
wig over black painted skull cap, pink kid
fashion body with one piece shapely limbs, tiny
waist, mitten hands. Condition: generally
excellent. Comments: French, circa 1850. Value
Points: the early doll retains fine original
ivory-like complexion, very sturdy body, has
original wig, and wears original French folklore
costume of Haute-Pyrenees.
Presale Estimate:
700/900
Realized Price:
$1,500