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14" (36 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead with slender oval face and elongated throat, painted facial features, blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, closed mouth with painted row of teeth, white mohair wig, muslin body, bisque lower limbs and legs, black heeled shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1910. Value Points: lovely modeling including defined throat hollow and bosom, original body and lovely costume.
6" (15 cm.) Each is all-bisque one-piece googly child, boy or girl, posed leaning to the side, with side-glancing googly eyes, "O"-shaped closed mouth, arms clutched to boy, he with fitted green cap and striped pants, and she with sculpted blonde hair and blue hair bows, with painted lavender dress. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 4740 (each). Comments: Germany, from original designs by British artist, Chloe Preston. Value Points: amusing pair designed to display peeking at each other, with imaginative costumes.
12" (30 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, brown glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and brows, rose blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, plump kid gusset-jointed body, bisque forearms, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, some body patching. Marks: 4. Comments: Kestner, circa 1880. Value Points: sweet expression enhanced by petite size.
9" (23 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass side-glancing googly eyes, painted lashes, short brows, closed mouth with impish smile, brunette mohair wig, composition body jointed at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: M Marseille Germany 323 A 6/0 M. Comments: Marseille, circa 1920. Value Points: all original doll, original body, wig and wearing store original green toddler suit and green felt hair bow.
11" (28 cm.) All-cloth doll with alternate doll head posed on either side of a muslin torso, and designed so that the full-length costume which accompanies each head will hide the alternate head. When the doll is flipped over, the second head and second costume appear. Each head has sewn-on lithographed face with pressed-mask features, including black child with brown eyes, painted black hair under mohair wig, smiling expression with double row of teeth, wearing red bandanna and cotton costume with apron; and white child with blue eyes, curly blonde hair, and wearing original red plaid muslin dress and apron. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Albert Bruckner, the dolls appeared in the Babyland Rag Series of Horsman, circa 1915. Value Points: fine original condition of the topsy-turvy dolls.
4.5" (11 cm.) -6". Each is all-bisque with sculpted hair, costumes and painted facial features, four are one-piece with jointed arms and include Native American boys and girls and Dutch girl; one has jointed arms and legs with sculpted cap and cloth costume; and two form a pair, a Dutch boy and girl with cup-and-saucer fitted head and one-piece body. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1920. Value Points: wonderful collection of sculpted costume novelty dolls with googly-like painting of eyes.
8" (20 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head with painted brown hair having pronounced topknot and side curls, painted facial features, side-glancing blue googly eyes with impish expression, curvy brows, rounded nose, closed mouth with watermelon-slice shaped smile, five-piece composition body with antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 32-12/0. Comments: Recknagel, circa 1920, the figure depicts Moritz as he appeared in the Katzenjammer Kids comic strip, popular at the time, and originally inspired by the 19th century books by Wilhelm Busch. Value Points: rare model with especially fine modeling for its size, great characterization.
6" (15 cm.) All-bisque doll with swivel head, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full lips, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted stockings and brown two-strap shoes, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1882, the mignonettes were described in French Etrennes catalogs as "poupees a poche" (pocket dolls) in reference to their tiny size. Value Points: especially dear face with gentle smile.
16" (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lower lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, accented lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig in upswept manner, composition and wooden lady-shaped body with modeled bosom and tiny waist. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1159 Germany Simon & Halbig 5 1/2. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: charming petite size of this model, with original wig, lashes, lady body and nice antique lingerie.
22" (56 cm.) All black sateen cloth doll with flat-dimensional ball-shaped head, black yarn hair, painted brows and lips, stitched-on hand-painted eyes, stitch-jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: good, wear tears on costume and body, eyes loose. Comments: American, circa 1885. Value Points: imaginative folk creativity of a most appealing figure, the man is wearing original handmade gentleman's suit with vest, shirt and tie.
16" (41 cm.) h. x 21"w. The open-front stable separate stalls fitted with metal feeding trays and watering trough have carved details and fancily turned columns, with original finish including lithographed brick around the bottom, and painted beams at the top sections, with hay loft.
6" (15 cm.) h. clock. The wooden furniture with natural unvarnished finish and die-cut carved cut-outs includes grandfather clock, cupboard with tall single door and two drawers, trestle table, two narrow highboy cupboards, small bench, set of four kitchen chairs, sideboard, sofa and four chairs with matching upholstered seats and fringe, two beds, dresser with small round table, small square table and chair. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1900.
20" (51 cm.) h. x 12"w. The wooden two story dollhouse has high peaked blue roof that is centered by a gable window with carved roof edging that is repeated at the roof edges at side of house; the house has lithographed paper cover with details of brick and stonework, along with hinged front door with Gottschalk door knob, four glass windows at the front, second floor balcony with wooden railing, and a front porch railing (one side edge missing). The front hinges open to reveal original lithographed wall and floor papers on the two large rooms. Excellent condition, original finish and papers. Germany, Gottschalk, circa 1900.
18" (46 cm.) Each has pressed cloth head with painted facial features, character expression, upper-glancing blue or brown eyes, thick upper eyeliner, painted brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, blonde or brunette human hair wig, firmly-stuffed cloth body with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Ronnaug Pettersen, Norwegian doll artist, circa 1950; the story of this artist is related in Ronnaug Pettersen, The Artist and Her Dolls by Bodil Meleney. Value Points: artistically painted dolls whose costumes are artistic, authentic, and vibrantly preserved.
11" (28 cm.) Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, auburn mohair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks 122 4. Comments: Sonneberg, mystery maker, circa 1885. Value Points: lovely spiral threaded eyes, the petite child resembles early closed mouth bebes whose market it sought to capture, wearing charming antique dress.
12" (30 cm.) Each has bisque socket head, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, nicely costumed in dotted-Swiss as twins. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 204. Comments: Bahr and Proschild, circa 1890. Value Points: the bright-eyed children with lovely expressions have original bodies and body finish, matching costumes.
12" (30 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead of lady, blonde sculpted hair casually drawn from face and captured in a black snood at back of head which is edged by a gilt-trimmed green tassel scarf, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, closed mouth, muslin stitch-jointed body, porcelain lower limbs, painted black ankle boots, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: rare color variation of the classic lady with modeled snood.
13" (33 cm.) h. x 9"w. The two story wooden dollhouse with blue roof, two chimneys, front porch and three-story vertical overhang, with hinged opening front door and five arched glass windows with painted panes on the front. The house has original lithographed paper cover to simulate bricks and stonework and narrow second floor balcony. The front hinges open to reveal two large rooms with original paper and floor lithographed papers and original paper curtains on windows. Very good condition, roof is repainted, paper revarnished on exterior. Germany, Gottschalk, circa 1910, a charming diminutive size.
38" (97 cm.) Solid domed porcelain shoulderhead, blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth with center accent line, brunette human hair wig, cloth body with kid arms, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, arms are new replacements. Comments: Germany, circa 1876. Value Points: rare grand size of the glass-eyed wigged porcelain lady.
14" (36 cm.) All-wooden doll with carved socket head, brown intaglio-carved eyes with white eye dots, black upper eyeliner, closed mouth with pensive expression, brunette mohair bobbed wig, all-wooden spring-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: original finish, paint flake on upper lip, wig not original. Marks: Schoenhut Doll Pat. Jan 17, '11 USA & Foreign Countries. Comments: Schoenhut, model 308, circa 1915. Value Points: fine complexion and original painting of eyes, rare size for this model.
13" (33 cm.) Simply carved wooden head and torso, defined facial features, black human hair, dowel-jointed arms and legs, carved fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: probably Greenland, early 20th century. Value Points: costume includes fur toga over cotton shirt, tall leather boots, fur-trimmed leggings, and rich colored leather applique designs.
19" (48 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French metal armature body with padded stockinette cover allowing infinite articulation, bisque hands and bisque lower legs and feet. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Gaultier, with Gesland-made body from the original depose of Pannier, circa 1875. Value Points: an especially beautiful example with choice bisque and painting, perfect bisque limbs with exquisite sculpting of hands, lovely antique dotted Swiss gown.
12" (30 cm.) Each has paper mache head with painted hair and facial features including moustache, wrapped armature body, cloth hands. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Fabrication Francaise Jouets Tissus E.L. (tag on sleeves of several) Par Albert Guillaume (paper label in shape of French flag on several). Comments: the set was designed by the noted French illustrator, Guillaume, for production by the firm of Emile Lang, circa 1918, and were offered in leading Paris department stores during and just after WWI; the set depicts Allied Forces of that war and were intended to stir patriotic fever. Value Points: rare dolls in perfectly preserved condition, each wearing its original well-detailed uniform including accessories, equipment and emblems.
7" (18 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep and side-glancing blue eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, tiny closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, composition body jointed at shoulders and hips, modeled bent right elbow, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Just Me Registered Germany A 310/11/0M. Comments: Marseille, circa 1925. Value Points: rare tiny size of the endearing imp.
13" (33 cm.) h. including mirror. 8 w. The ebony-finished rosewood toilette table with marble top has two lower cabinets, pull-out drawer, two towel bars, attached bracketed mirror, and is laden with a few accessories and objects. Excellent condition. French, circa 1880.
12" (30 cm.) Carved wooden socket head, brown sleep eyes, tinted brows, tiny open mouth with two upper teeth, blonde mohair bobbed wig, wooden baby body jointed at shoulders and hips, wearing antique romper suit. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Schoenhut Doll (paper label on back torso). Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1920. Value Points: hard-to-find sleep-eyed model has fine original finish.
10" (25 cm.) Solid domed bisque shoulderhead, brown glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, brunette mohair wig, original muslin body, bisque forearms. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SH 1 950. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: rarer closed mouth child doll is all original, including body and costume with elaborately beaded black velvet vest, apron, lace coiffe.
12" (30 cm.) Solid domed bisque shoulderhead, blue glass spiral threaded inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, primly shaped lips. blonde mohair curly wig, firmly-stuffed kid body with gusset-jointing at hips and knees. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 3. Comments: Sonneberg, circa 1880. Value Points: charming expression enhanced by lovely bisque, original body and pretty knit costume.
3.5" (9 cm.) Each is all-bisque with nodding attached head, and with uniquely sculpted and painted head and costume to match the comic strip character. Included are Aunt Mamie, Rachel, Avery, Mr. Bailey the Boss, Doc, Lord Plushbottom, Uncle Willie, Ching Chow, Mr. Wicker, Lillums, Ambrose Potts, Daddy Warbucks, Fanny Nebb, Mushmouth, Pop Jenks, Uncle Bim, Delong Jones and Little Egypt. Excellent condition, few minor typical paint rubs. Germany, circa 1920, the 18 characters include many very rare examples.
17" (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass spiral threaded eyes, dark eyeliner, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners. closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Sonneberg, circa 1885. Value Points: lovely bisque and painting on the closed mouth doll.
24" (61 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump lower cheeks, large dark blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, mauve-blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and multi-feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with extended length between the shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body, straight wrists, lovely silk costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 12 (raised). Comments: French,circa 1885, attributed to Joanny. Value Points: rare bebe with wonderful characterization, fine quality of bisque, original body finish, and wearing beautiful patterned velvet antique costume with lace trim, bonnet, undergarments, stockings,and shoes.
23" (58 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, blonde human hair, early composition and wooden body with plump limbs and straight wrists, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, some body retouch. Marks: 16. Comments: Kestner, circa 1880. Value Points: lovely gleaming patina of complexion, original early body.
19" (48 cm.) w. x 10"h. The pressed tinplate open front stove is centered by a small stove and chimney, and is fitted with a variety of tin pots, pans, and utensils. Very good condition. Germany, circa 1885.
26" (66 cm.) w, x 13"h. The tinplate kitchen room with open front is centered by a tinplate stove and chimney, and furnished with shelving and a wide variety of kitchen pots and pans and other utensils, Very good condition. Germany, mid 1800s.
8" (20 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F. 3 R. Comments: Falck-Roussel, who registered his Bebe Mignon in 1885, the bebe having a distinctive facial model, circa 1885. Value Points: examples of the bebe model are rarely found, this petite example particularly charming and presented in early wooden trunk with leather cover and fitted interior, containing three additional dresses, two bonnets, and various accessories.
2" (5 cm.) -3 1/2". Each is all bisque, each of the children with attached nodding head, and each with distinctive sculpting and painting of faces, hair and costumes to match their comic strip characters. Included are Orphan Annie, Sandy, Josie, Kayo, Farina, Chubby, Uncle Walt, Pete, Skeezix, Mary Ann Jackson, Herby, and two additional. Excellent condition, some typical paint rubs. Germany, circa 1920s.
12" (30 cm.) x 10" box. 6"h. teapot. Presented within original firm-sided box with gilt lettering, "Service de The" is a porcelain tea service with colorful designs, comprising lidded teapot, lidded sugar, creamer, six cups and saucers, napkins, and six spoons, each still tied into the box with rose silk ribbons. The interior of the box has paper lithographed designs. Excellent condition, few small chips on rim of one saucer. French , circa 1900.
10" (25 cm.) Each has bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four upper teeth, brunette bobbed mohair wig, composition slender flapper body with jointing at shoulders and hips, painted stockings and shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1078 Simon & Halbig S&H 2. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1915. Value Points: completely original, the flapper pair wear matching green felt ensembles and hats.
10" (25 cm.) The firm-bodied lamb with lavish white woolly coat that is trimmed with yellow silk ribbons, has shaved face and lower legs, leather ears, brown glass eyes, and is posed on wooden platform with cast iron spoked wheels. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1885.
19" (48 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading and darker iris rims, dark eyeliner encircles the eye cut, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined lips, row of painted teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, early Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body, straight wrists, antique dress, undergarments, leather shoes, silk bonnet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S.H.5 905 (head) Comments: Simon & Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: rare early model with well detailed characterization, very beautiful eyes and painting.
20" (50 cm.) Bisque socket head, tiny brown glass sleep eyes, thickly-fringed upper lashes, one-stroke angled brows, sculpted creases around the eyes, accented nostrils, closed mouth modeled as though open with outlined lips, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 50. Comments: Germany, circa 1912, Simon and Halbig for K*R, the glass-eyed variation of the K*R 100 model art doll. Value Points: very fine detail of modeling enhanced by fine matte bisque on the rarely found model.
24" (61 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, feathered brows, painted lashes, open mouth with accented lips, two lower teeth, original mohair wig on plaster pate, composition baby body, wearing antique romper suit. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Q made in Germany 20 211 JDK. Comments: Kestner, circa 1910. Value Points: wonderful bisque and modeling on the rare size character, original wig and pate.
8" (20 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, short feathered brows, accented eye corners, pierced ears, open mouth, two teeth, blonde mohair bobbed wig, composition five-piece toddler body with side-hip jointing. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1295 F.S. & C. made in Germany. Comments: Franz Schmidt, circa 1915. Value Points: wonderful little toddler with pristine body, appealing expression and fine bisque.
16" (41 cm.) One-piece all-porcelain figure of standing doll, with arms held in front of body, small folded fists, blonde sculpted and painted short hair, spiral-accented blue eyes, black and grey upper eyeliner, brown painted brows, closed mouth with shaded lips. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1880. Value Points: all-over pink tinting, well modeled hair.
32" (81 cm.) Pink-tinted bisque shoulderhead with solid dome, sculpted and painted short blonde boyish hair with forelock curl, deeply-intaglio blue sculpted eyes with white eye dots, shaded nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with downcast shaded lips, well-defined ears, kid pin-jointed body, composition and wooden ball-jointed arms.Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 14 Germany Heubach (in square) 6688. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912. Value Points: rare large size of the wistful faced child with exemplary bisque and painting, wonderful antique black woolen costume with soutache embroidery.
12" (30 cm.) Pink-tinted bisque socket head, small blue glass eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, short brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with very full downcast lips, center accent line, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, original body and body finish. Marks: 6969 Germany 1 (head) (Holz-masse stamp on torso). Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1910. Value Points: fine quality of bisque enhances the solemn expression, original body and body finish.
8" (20 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, short feathered brows, open mouth, two upper teeth, brunette bobbed wig, composition toddler body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Heubach Koppelsdorf 320-14/0 Germany. Comments: circa 1910. Value Points: the little toddler wearing original store costume including purple velvet shorts and cap, matching plaid shirt, shoes and socks.
19" (48 cm.) Bisque socket head with very full elongated cheeks, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, heavy eyelids, painted lashes, mauve-blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, separately-modeled pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: dime-size one-piece chip and reglue at crown rim. Generally excellent. Marks: 9 (head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, the model known as Bebe Triste, sculpted by Carrier-Belleuse under commission by Emile Jumeau, circa 1884. Value Points: beautiful dreamy-eyed bebe with lovely bisque, painting, original body and body finish, original wig and lovely antique costume.
14" (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed slender and elongated body with feet posed for heels. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Armand Marseille Germany 401 A 5/0 M. Comments: Marseille, circa 1918. Value Points: rare model with distinctive body, original body finish, antique lingerie.
11" (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, lightly feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented full lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 134 2. Comments: mystery maker, circa 1885, the model was designed to capture the French market. Value Points: appealing petite size with lovely expression, antique costume.
12" (30 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, blue side-glancing eyes, painted upper curly lashes, short stroke brows, closed mouth with rosebud lips, blonde mohair wig in ringlet curls, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Lenci (silver foil tag pencil lettered PF 342). Comments: Italian, Lenci, circa 1935. Value Points: charming doll with shy expression, well-preserved original vibrant costume with colorful appliques, bonnet, wooden shoes.
5" (13 cm.) One-piece bisque head and torso, brown glass eyes, painted lashes, lightly-feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth in "O"-shape, painted teeth, brunette mohair wig, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs, pointing right index finger, painted above-the-knee white stockings, black one-strap shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: JIO c. 1920 44 (torso). Mimi Re. US Patent Copr. 1920 J.I. Orsini Pat. Appl'd For (paper label on chest). Comments: designed by the American artist, Jeanne Orsini, circa 1920, made in Germany. Value Points: rare model with well-modeled details, original paper label.
15" (38 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, cotton sateen body cover, oil-painted stitch-jointed arms and legs, bare feet, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Martha Chase, circa 1910. Value Points: rare model, has wonderful original painting.
16” (41 cm.) Bisque socket head with solid dome, sculpted short blonde hair with curly forelock, intaglio blue-painted eyes in narrow eye sockets as though squinting from laughter, thin black upper eyeliner, one-stroke angled brows, accented nostrils of rounded nose, closed mouth modeled in a joyful laughing expression, two beaded lower teeth, shaded lips, composition five-piece toddler body with side-hip jointing, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 7745 Germany Heubach (sunburst mark). Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912. Value Points: very rare model has extraordinary detail of sculpting including "stick-out" ears, laughter furrows around the eye corners, deeply impressed cheek and mouth dimples, wonderful fat rolls at the back neck, finest bisque and painting.
11" (28 cm.) Bisque socket head with rounded facial modeling, brown glass sleep and side-glancing googly eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, single stroke brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, tiny rounded nose, closed mouth with well-defined shaded lips, light brown mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 165-2/0. Comments: Hertel and Schwab, 1914, marketed as "Jubilee Doll" in honor of the firm's 100th anniversary. Value Points: wonderful expression and bisque, especially charming on this petite size.
18" (46 cm.) Pink-tinted bisque socket head, short blonde sculpted hair with modeled forelock and side curls above the sculpted ears, blue intaglio eyes with prominent black pupils and white eye dots, short feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with tiny defined tongue tip, shaded and accented lips, dimpled cheeks and lip corners, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 7622 Heubach (sunburst) Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912. Value Points; wonderful detail of the handsome lad with intelligent expression, finest quality of bisque and sculpting.
8" (20 cm.) Bisque socket head with brown complexion, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, two porcelain upper teeth, black mohair wig, composition five-piece toddler body with starfish-shaped hands, wearing original silk dress and bonnet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig Germany 126-2. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1915. Value Points: rare brown complexion, original toddler body, wonderful antique costume.
9" (23 cm.) Bisque socket head portraying adult man with sculpted brown hair, moustache and goatee, painted facial features, brown eyes, painted brows, pierced ears, paper mache five-piece body. Condition: generally excellent except left hand worn off. Comments: attributed to Dressel, circa 1890. Value Points: portrait of American hero Buffalo Bill in fine unplayed with condition, wearing his factory original costume.
3" (8 cm.) One-piece figure of little girl is posed as seated in armchair, her googly eyes gazing to the left, with colorful yellow dress accented with red polka dots, and blue textured scarf on her head; the piece was cleverly designed to alternately serve as trinket box lid, or to be displayed by itself. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, Shafer & Vater, circa 1935, from Chloe Preston designs.
11" (28 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head with sculpted short brown curls peeking beneath a sculpted Prussian helmet, brown glass side-glancing googly eyes, painted short curly lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, slightly parted lips in smiling expression, composition and wooden fully jointed body, green flannel uniform with brass buttons, leather boots. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Dep Elite D 1. Comments: Max Handwerck, circa 1918, from the firm's series of googly dolls with sculpted helmets. Value Points: excellent quality of bisque and painting, well-detailed glazed hair, endearing smile with dimpled lip corners.
12" (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, rounded facial modeling with plump rosy cheeks, large round blue glass side-glancing googly eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly upper lashes, side-angled feathered brows, tiny button-shaped nose, closed mouth with slightly-upturned accented lips, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: A made in Germany 5 JDK 221 Ges Gesch. Comments: Kestner, circa 1912. Value Points: rare petite size enhances the shy mischievous expression, finest bisque and painting.
8" (20 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, two porcelain upper teeth, brunette mohair wig, composition five-piece toddler body with starfish-shaped hands. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig Germany 126. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1915. Value Points: original toddler body, original shoes and socks on the wide-eyed urchin.
25" (64 cm.) The wooden cart with original green paint on wheels and wagon, black painted roof, and stenciled advertising for "Bond Bread", General Baking Company, 812, has unusual oval windows at the side, hinged drop-down gate at the back, gold medallion "Bond Bread" at the back along with Rich Toys logo, and is being pulled by a wooden flat-dimensional horse with hinged legs and painted harness. Excellent condition. American, Rich Toys, circa 1931.
7" (18 cm.) All wooden doll with socket head, painted hair and facial features depicting adult man, blue eyes, brown curled-tip moustache, jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Schoenhut, the reduced size ringmaster was adapted by the firm to serve as bread man in their line of delivery wagons, circa 1930. Value Points: rare to find character is all-original including black and white jacket, denim pants and cap, shirt, tie.
12" (30 cm.) Of firm latex-composition with swivel head, sculpted short brown side-parted hair, painted features, blue eyes, and original five-piece body with jointed arms and legs and having modeled brown soldier's uniform, with black tie, white gloves, and lettered US on collar. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Ideal. Comments: American, circa 1915. Value Points: fine state of preservation of the unusually-modeled doll.
19" (48 cm.) overall. 9" wagon. The tin-sided milk wagon with yellow wooden roof stenciled "Borden's" and wooden wheels with painted spokes, has cream finish with Borden's Golden Crest Grade A Milk on both sides, and Rich Toys stenciled on front and back, being pulled by a horse silhouette with painted brown and black details, wooden wheels. Included is flat-dimensional figure of a seated uniformed driver, along with a wooden handled milk case stenciled Borden and with four white wooden milk bottles. Excellent condition. American, Rich Toys, circa 1935.
10" (25 cm.) x 7" box. 3" rifles. A cardboard box with drawing on the lid depicting a room with miniatures contained within the box, opens to reveal a set of wooden lodge furnishings including cabinet, wall-hanging clock, round table, four captain chairs, and four rifles. The contents have never been removed, and are in pristine condition. Circa 1940s.
24" (61 cm.) w. x 19"h. x 13"d. Two-story wooden dollhouse with press-shaped green shingled roof and window shutters, double chimneys, open back for play, six interior rooms with staircase to second floor, five windows at the front with upper panes, front door with portico frame. Excellent all original condition. American, Schoenhut, circa 1930.
21" (53 cm.) overall. 9"l. wagon. The tin wagon with painted yellow wooden roof stenciled "City Dairy" has white wooden wheels and is being pulled by wooden horse with painted harness and red wooden wheels; the wagon has cream finish with red and black lettering and gold outline of windows and panels, an image of cow head, the stencil "Rich's Little Milk Man". The Rich Toys emblem appears on all four sides of the wagon as well as on the horse. Included are three glass milk bottles and miniature paper grocery bag. Excellent condition overall. American, Rich Toys, circa 1935.
11" (28 cm.) Each is firmly-stuffed fantasy sea object, including grey felt whale with fringed fins, stitched-on felt eyes, red scales, nose and teeth, and with stitched-on blue felt sailor jacket and cap labeled S.S. Independence, holding red and white tube and rope, and black velvet seal with tiny glass eyes, embroidered whiskers, stitched-on red, white and blue mariner jacket with applique anchor, matching cap. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Lenci Torino (cloth tag). Comments: Lenci, circa 1940s. Value Points: amusing Lenci novelties are well preserved and well-detailed.
19" (48 cm.) All cloth doll with pressed and oil-painted complexion and facial features, two chin seams, painted blue eyes, black upper eyeliner, one-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full lips, brunette mohair bobbed wig, firmly-stuffed muslin body with stitch-jointing. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Louis Kampes, who presented dolls from his studio in Atlantic City, marketed as "Kamkins", circa 1930. Value Points: fine original finish, wearing original costume comprising white cotton two-piece shirt and trousers with button waist, brown checkered flannel shirt with pockets, sandals.
19" (48 cm.) All cloth doll with pressed and oil-painted complexion and facial features, two chin seams, painted blue eyes, black upper eyeliner, one-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full lips, brunette mohair bobbed wig, firmly-stuffed muslin body with stitch-jointing. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Kamkins, A Dolly Made in Love, Patented by L.R. Kampes, Atlantic City, N.J. (lower torso). Comments: Louis Kampes, who presented dolls from his studio in Atlantic City, marketed as "Kamkins", circa 1930; the dolls were presented with stylish children costumes which were also offered separately. Value Points: fine original finish on the signed model, wearing original costume.
11" (28 cm.) Felt swivel head, pressed facial features, side-glancing painted brown eyes, white eye dots, grey eye shadow, painted lashes and brows, blonde mohair wig, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: very good, some light spotting on costume. Marks: Lenci 111M Torino (original paper label). Comments: Italian, Lenci, circa 1928. Value Points: the early child doll is wearing original orange felt dress with cream felt banding, applique garland of flowers, matching cloche and shoes, undergarment.
14" (36 cm.) All black cloth Minnie with white mask face, black pie-slice eyes, three side-lashes at each eye, upturned nose, red embroidered lips with black comma-shaped edges, black felt ears, yellow felt four-finger hands, stitched-on orange felt shoes with ankle straps, long tail, and with green cotton polka dot skirt, red woolen pants, red and yellow attached flower at head crown. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Nifty Toys Walt Disney's Minnie Mouse Design Patent 82802 Geo. Borgfeldt New York (original paper tag). Comments: Nifty Toys for George Borgfeldt, 1930s. Value Points: very fine state of preservation, including original tag, of the rare Minnie.
5" (13 cm.) Seated on the lid of a bisque trinket jar is the bisque figure of a Peek-A-Boo girl with sculpted blue hat, and having painted googly side-glancing eyes that are gazing toward her brown googly-eyed seated Dinkie dog. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: made in Germany (black stamp). Comments: designed by Chloe Preston and produced by Schafer & Vater, circa 1925. Value Points: the little googly girl poses neatly, gazing at her pup.
10" (25 cm.) All black cloth Minnie with white mask face, black pie-slice eyes, three side-lashes at each eye, upturned nose, red embroidered lips with black comma-shaped edges, black felt ears, yellow felt four-finger hands, stitched-on orange felt shoes with ankle straps, long tail, and with green cotton polka dot skirt, red woolen pants, red and yellow attached flower at head crown. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Nifty Toys for George Borgfeldt, 1930s. Value Points: charming petite size of the rarely found Minnie.
14" (36 cm.) The firmly-stuffed velvet character with cream velvet face, velvet nose, embroidered lashes designed to be haughtily down-glancing, embroidered mouth and whiskers, black woolen dainty ears, padded wire armature arms, legs and tail, orange velvet glove-enclosed hands with spread fingers, orange velvet shoes, red polka dot skirt. Condition: excellent, small repair right hand. Marks: Miller Manufacturing stamp on foot bottom, (other illegible marks). Comments: Miller Manufacturing for Aesop's Film Fables, late 1920s, the figure has been identified as Countess the Cat. Value Points: distinctive facial expression with beautifully-preserved embroidered features. From 1921-1929, the cartoonist illustrator, Paul Terry, created a series of animated silent films "Aesop's Film Fables" for RKO Pathe. The short cartoons featured amusing spoofs of the original Aesop's Fables. A series of the characters in the films were created in doll form by Miller Manufacturing, late 1920s, and are notable for variations in actual head shape as well as facial details.
14" (36 cm.) Each is firmly-stuffed brown muslin with pearl-shaped face, red-stitched cap with protruding black ears (hers dainty pointed, his large), painted facial features including side-glancing eyes and variations in painting of mouth, red tipped nose, padded armature arms and legs, attached brown muslin gloved hands and feet, she with long tail, he with padded upturned tail, each wearing original red cotton long trousers with single suspender. Condition: generally excellent except he with small tear on chest and left glove. Marks: (faint Miller stamp on foot of girl). Comments: Miller Manufacturing, Los Angeles, late 1920s, depicting characters from the animated film series of Aesop's Fables. Value Points: delightful pair with variations in expression. From 1921-1929, the cartoonist illustrator, Paul Terry, created a series of animated silent films "Aesop's Film Fables" for RKO Pathe. The short cartoons featured amusing spoofs of the original Aesop's Fables. A series of the characters in the films were created in doll form by Miller Manufacturing, late 1920s, and are notable for variations in actual head shape as well as facial details.
16" (41 cm.) excluding hat. All cloth doll with felt socket head, pressed and painted facial features, blue glass eyes, painted lashes, incised eyeliner, accented nostrils, closed mouth, attached black mohair plush hat, velvet body with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Chad Valley, circa 1935. Value Points: pristine fresh condition, the doll wears elaborate original costume of Royal Scottish Guard.
14" (36 cm.) The firmly-stuffed black velvet character with ball-shaped black velvet head and cream velvet face, has black oilcloth eye, velvet nose, embroidered lashes and wide smiling mouth, black woolen rounded ears, padded wire armature arms, legs and tail, orange velvet glove-enclosed hands, green velvet shorts. Condition: very good, one eye missing, some repair at throat. Marks: Miller Manufacturing (other illegible marks). Comments: Miller Manufacturing for Aesop's Film Fables, late 1920s depicting character from Aesop's Fables Animated Films. Value Points: depicting a gentle-faced mouse from the film series. From 1921-1929, the cartoonist illustrator, Paul Terry, created a series of animated silent films "Aesop's Film Fables" for RKO Pathe. The short cartoons featured amusing spoofs of the original Aesop's Fables. A series of the characters in the films were created in doll form by Miller Manufacturing, late 1920s, and are notable for variations in actual head shape as well as facial details.
10" (25 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, accented lips, four tiny teeth, brunette mohair wig over plaster pate, five-piece composition toddler body with side-hip jointing, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: JDK 260 made in Germany. Made in Germany. Comments: Kestner, circa 1920. Value Points: wonderfully sized little toddler with original body and body finish.
14" (36 cm.) The firmly-stuffed velvet character with round-ball-shaped cream velvet face, black oilcloth eyes, velvet nose, embroidered lashes, brows and mouth in funny half-smile, black wooden ears, padded wire armature arms and legs, velvet padded tail, orange glove-enclosed hands with spread fingers, orange felt shoes and shorts. Condition: excellent. Marks: Miller Manufacturing Los Angeles (stamp on foot bottom, other illegible marks) Aesop's Fables Don 19 (original pin badge). Comments: Miller Manufacturing for Aesop's Film Fables, late 1920s. Value Points: very rare character in fine original condition including original pin badge. From 1921-1929, the cartoonist illustrator, Paul Terry, created a series of animated silent films "Aesop's Film Fables" for RKO Pathe. The short cartoons featured amusing spoofs of the original Aesop's Fables. A series of the characters in the films were created in doll form by Miller Manufacturing, late 1920s, and are notable for variations in actual head shape as well as facial details.
18" (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown painted eyes with white eye dots, red and black upper eyeliner, lightly painted upper lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 187. Comments: Kestner, circa 1910. Value Points: especially fine modeling around the eyes and mouth, finest quality bisque and painting.
8" (20 cm.) Each has composition head with sculpted and painted hair and facial features, metal ball-bearing body with infinite posing possibilities. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bucherer Made in Switzerland Patents Applied For. Comments: during the 1920s a series of comic, celebrity, storybook and classic 8" dolls with distinctive body construction, was created by the famous Swiss watchmaker, Bucherer, making use of their artistic engineering skills; the dolls were marketed under the trade name "Saba". Value Points: delightful pair wearing their all-original elaborate and colorful folklore costumes of Eastern Europe.
16" (41 cm.) h. x 19"h. x 11"d. The small wooden cottage with Tudor-style construction featuring exterior rafters and high peaked roof line features two large rooms inside hinged front wall, with six and nine paneled windows on each floor, a small front door, and original painted garden flowers accenting the front wall. Excellent condition. English, Tri-ang, late 1920s.
15" (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted blue eyes with black and red upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, nice antique dress, undergarments, shoes and socks. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 182 (head) Germany (body). Comments: Kestner, circa 1910. Value Points: hard-to-find model with expressive features, fine quality of bisque, original body and body finish.
17" (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lower lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils of rounded nose, closed mouth modeled as though open with outlined lips, tiny stuck-out tongue, two porcelain upper teeth, brunette human-hair wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, lovely costume. Condition: generally excellent, one finger missing. Marks: SFBJ 247 Paris 6 Comments: SFBJ, circa 1912, the doll is known as "Twirp". Value Points: appealing urchin-like character has fine dewy patina of bisque.
18" (46 cm.) h. x 8"w. x 6"d. Narrow wooden two story house with paper lithographed finish to simulate brick and stonework features an unusual narrow front porch with three wooden steps, with a narrow two-window steepled turret resting atop the porch roof, two chimneys. The front hinges open to reveal two interior rooms with original (worn) paper lithography, four glass windows at the front and two in turret, each with original lace paper curtains. Structurally excellent, finish revarnished, roof may be repainted. Circa 1900.
7" (18 cm.) Solid domed bisque swivel head on bisque torso, sculpted short brown curly hair with tendrils tumbling onto the forehead, tiny brown glass sleep eyes, tinted brows, open mouth, two porcelain lower teeth, loop-joined bisque arms and legs, painted white socks and blue one-strap shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 17 (front neck). Comments: "Bonnie Babe", designed by Georgene Averill under commission from George Borgfeldt, circa 1920. Value Points: outstanding detail of sculpture on the facial features and hair of the laughing toddler in rare larger size.
7" (18 cm.) Bisque swivel head with very chubby face on plump bisque torso, brown glass sleep and side-glancing googly eyes, painted lashes, short feathered brows, button-shaped nose, closed mouth with watermelon-slice smile, brunette mohair wig, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white socks and black one-strap shoes, knit costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 189 1(head) Comments: Hertel and Schwab, circa 1915. Value Points: wonderful impish expression, choice bisque, rare glass-eyed variation of the 189 model.
4" (10 cm.) Seated on the lid of a bisque trinket box designed to appear as a wicker hamper is a little Peek-A-Boo girl with painted side-glancing eyes cast toward her little brown pup who is, alternately, gazing at her; the girl has painted white cap and blue textured dress. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: made in Germany. Comments: Shafer & Vater, from designs by Chloe Preston, circa 1925. Value Points: charming novelty with delightful theme.
5" (13 cm.) Each is one-piece porcelain figure depicting the classic googly-eyed boy and girl designed by the British illustrator, with black painted hair and then decorated in simple sepia tones. The pair are designed with googly eyes glancing at each other. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: from original designs by Chloe Preston, circa 1925. Value Points: unusual decorative technique is rare to find.
9" (23 cm.) x 5" assembled. 1 1/2" square blocks. The wooden blocks have lithographed paper images on all sides, which when correctly assembled, depict various historical American scenes including the White House and Congress. Excellent condition. American, Faroy, circa 1975.
6" (15 cm.) Solid domed bisque swivel head, brown sculpted and painted baby hair, tinted brows, blue glass eyes, painted very short delicate lashes, closed mouth with full lips, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white socks and blue one-strap shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: copr by Mildred, The Prize Baby, Germany 330-13 (incised). Comments: mystery maker, circa 1920. Value Points: very rare signature all-bisque has original "Mildred" paper label on torso.
7" (18 cm.) The tinplate telephone boot with original green finish, has folding hinged front door which opens to reveal a tinplate dial telephone and receiver along with a painted wall of telephone books. There is a slot on the table and a locked lid below for access to the coins (key missing). The mark "Line Mar Toys" appears on the back wall. Excellent condition. Linemar, circa 1935.
15" (38 cm.) Firmly-stuffed toy buffalo of cream mohair with painted details, shaved legs and muzzle, lush curly brown-tipped cream mohair mane, tail and beard, amber glass eyes, felt horns with painted stripes. Excellent condition. Germany, Steiff, mid-century era.
10" (25 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, slightly-parted lips, four tiny porcelain teeth, accented lips, brunette human hair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 4. Comments: Kestner, circa 1890. Value Points: dainty petite child has lovely expression and bisque, original body and body finish, antique costume.
10" (25 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, lovely antique lace costume. Condition: there are two small hairlines and tiny eye rim flakes. Marks: 1448 Simon and Halbig 0. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1912. Value Points: lovely bisque with dewy patina, original body and body finish, the tiny size 0 is virtually unknown in this model.
8" (20 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2 1/2. Comments: Kestner, circa 1885. Value Points: beautiful antique costume with matching gown and bonnet. $400/500
8" (20 cm.) Bisque socket head with rich brown complexion, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, black fleecy wig, brown composition and wooden fully-ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1078 Simon & Halbig S&H Germany 0. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1900. Value Points: flawless complexion, original wig, body and body finish on the petite size 0 doll.
20" (51 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head with light brown complexion, brushstroked black baby hair with slight sculpting details, painted brown eyes, one-stroke brown brows, rounded nose with accented nostrils, closed mouth modeled as though open, brown composition bent limb body jointed at shoulders and hips, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R 100 50. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, the premiere model of the firm's art character series, 1909. Value Points: brown-complexioned variation of the signature doll is rare to find, and has fine flawless complexion.
8" (20 cm.) Each has composition socket head with expressive comical facial features, metal ball-bearing body, composition hands and feet with painted shoes, original costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: made in Switzerland patents Applied For. Comments: Bucherer, circa 1925, from their series of Saba dolls whose ingenious bodies are capable of infinite articulation. Value Points: the very expressive mischievous pair of comic characters having wonderful original finish and original costumes.
15" (38 cm.) Solid domed bisque shoulderhead with pink-tinted bisque, painted light brown short boyish hair with sculpted highlights, painted facial features, narrow squinting dark blue eyes, black upper eyeliner, short stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth in sculpted crying expression with defined gums and tongue, kid gusset-jointed body, bisque forearms, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 4 Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1910. Value Points: superb detail of sculpting featuring defined scowl lines in forehead, and cheek frown indentations.
21" (53 cm.) Bisque socket head with very full cheeks, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Paris Bebe Tete Depose 9 (head) Paris Bebe depose (and Eiffel Tower symbol) on body. Condition: Danel et Cie, 1892, with distinctive facial modeling especially around the mouth, dramatic large eyes, beautiful complexion and painting, original body and body finish, wearing original chemise dress with fancy bebe stays.
22" (56 cm.) All-wooden doll with socket head, brown decal/painted eyes, black upper eyeliner, brushstroked brows, closed mouth with row of painted teeth, brunette mohair wig, all-wooden spring-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Schoenhut Doll Pat. Jan.17th 1911 USA. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1917. Value Points: fine original painted finish is wonderfully preserved.
20" (51 cm.) All black wool, with flat dimensional face, red felt stitched-on lips, disc flirty eyes, black fleecy hair, firmly-stuffed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Dean's Dygienic Toys/Dean's Rag Book (original label). Comments: English, Dean's Rag, circa 1940s. Value Points: rare variation of the Golliwog series, the Golliwog girl is wearing original felt costume and is preserved in vibrant condition.
32" (81 cm.) w. x 24"h. x 21"d. The colonial style wooden two-floor dollhouse with connecting staircase on left side, has open back for play, six rooms, ten windows with clear non-glass panes, two chimneys, and an elaborate front with four pillars supporting an upper exterior balcony. The house has stenciled finish to simulate walls and shingled roof, and the interior rooms have printed details. The house has original label of Rich Toys on right front corner. American, Rich Toys, 1930s.
18" (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass inset eyes with darker blue outer rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, incised eyeliner, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, slightly-parted lips with hint of smile, row of tiny porcelain teeth, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, wearing silk and brocade Marquis costume. Condition: faint short old hairline at front crown rim, otherwise excellent. Marks: SFBJ 238 Paris 6. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1912. Value Points: excellent modeling depicting older child.
16" (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows with feathering, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, impressed dimples at philtrum and chin, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: R 0 D. Comments: Rabery and Delphieu, circa 1890. Value Points: lovely soft complexion, impressed dimples, original wig, pate, body, body finish, and wearing original muslin chemise dress, with silk bonnet, shoes and socks.
24" (61 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-lined bisque shoulderplate, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupee body. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1860. Value Points: very beautiful delicate complexion contrasts the brilliant blue eyes, original sturdy body, antique costume and preserved in original wooden box.
16" (41 cm.) All-carved wood with socket head, intaglio deeply-set blue eyes with pronounced black pupils, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with cheerful smile, row of painted teeth, blonde mohair bobbed wig over original frail wig, wooden spring-jointed body, wearing antique costume of striped cotton. Condition: very good, some paint rubs and wear on nose and chin, body. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1912. Value Points: rare model with pleasing expression, included is Schoenhut wooden pig with glass eyes and curly tail.
11" (28 cm.) Firmly-stuffed black cotton sateen with painted face featuring cream center with round pie-slice eyes, black nose, painted mouth and brows, large felt ears, large yellow felt four-finger hands and orange felt shoes, wearing original turquoise cotton shorts. Condition: very good/excellent. Comments: depicting Mickey Mouse, circa 1935. Value Points: unusual construction and fabric details create a charming small Mickey.
14" (36 cm.) All wooden carved doll, socket head, sculpted hair in short bobbed style, the hair waved back and held by a sculpted blue hair bow, brown painted eyes with black pupils and white eye dots, tinted brows, accented nostrils of rounded nose, closed mouth in smiling expression with row of beaded teeth, all-spring-jointed body, original knit teddy, stockings, Schoenhut shoes, and metal stand. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Schoenhut Doll Pat. Jan. 17th, 1911 USA. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1912, model 101. Value Points: rare model with wonderful smiling expression enhanced by impressed dimples and philtrum, painted teeth, brown eyes, and rare hair style with blue hair bow.
14" (36 cm.) Carved wooden head, sculpted bobbed hair with painted blue hair band having defined bow at the back of her head, intaglio-sculpted brown eyes, white eye dots, feathered brows, closed mouth with very full lips, center accent line on lips, all-wooden-spring-jointed body, wearing antique cotton dress, Schoenhut knit teddy and stockings, leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent, original finish albeit rubs on hair. Marks: Schoenhut Doll Pat. Jan 17th 1911 USA. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1912, their model 105. Value Points: rare model with original painted finish, especially fine sculpting of eyes.
14" (36 cm.) The firmly-stuffed velvet character with black velvet head and brown velvet face, has black oilcloth eyes, velvet nose, embroidered lashes, brows and mouth, black woolen pointy ears, padded wire armature arms, legs and tail, orange velvet glove-enclosed mitten hands, orange velvet shoes, orange velvet long pants with cross-chest suspender. Condition: excellent, one small spot by mouth edge. Marks: "Aesop's Fables Judge 20" (original pin with image of dog as Judge). Miller Manufacturing (stamp on feet). Comments: Miller Manufacturing for Aesop's Film Fables, late 1920s depicting "Judge" character from the series. Value Points: rare character with variation in costume and facial color, with original pin. From 1921-1929, the cartoonist illustrator, Paul Terry, created a series of animated silent films "Aesop's Film Fables" for RKO Pathe. The short cartoons featured amusing spoofs of the original Aesop's Fables. A series of the characters in the films were created in doll form by Miller Manufacturing, late 1920s, and are notable for variations in actual head shape as well as facial details.
4" (10 cm.) Arranged upon the lid of a bisque wash tub with painted soap bubbles are a Peek-A-Boo girl with brown hair arranged with topknot curl, and Peek-A-Boo boy with black hair, their eyes gazing at each other. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: made in Germany. Comments: Shafer & Vater, circa 1925, from original designs by British illustrator, Chloe Preston. Value Points: modeling details include little clasping hands and startled "O"-shaped mouths.
32" (81 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lower lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, shaded and accented lips, brunette mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 16 1/2 made in Germany JDK 214 (head) Germany (body). Comments: Kestner, circa 1910. Value Points: all original including wig, pate, body, body finish and factory chemise in pristine condition.
19" (48 cm.) Each is firmly-stuffed velvet with black velvet body and ivory velvet face, and has stitched-on felt ears, black oilcloth pie-slice eyes, black velvet nose, stitched on lashes or brows, wide embroidered smiling mouth, four-finger gold satin hands; he with red velvet shorts and orange felt shoes with linen soles; and she with red faded cotton skirt over gold satin panties, stitched-on gold satin cap, and brown corduroy heeled shoes. Condition: very good, some missing lashes and faded skirt on Minnie. Marks: (original Hermann stamp on feet). Comments: German, Hermann, circa 1930s. Value Points: rare to find Mickey and Minnie, especially as a pair.
4" (10 cm.) and 6". Each is one-piece all-bisque figure of gentleman, posed standing with legs askance, head uptilted, and having sculpted and painted bridegroom costume with top hat and cane, and with painted facial features on the over-sized head including googly side-glancing eyes and "O"-shaped mouth. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1925, Shafer & Vater, designed by the children's book illustrator Chloe Preston. Value Points: rare examples from the delightful character line.
12" (30 cm.) The black velvet Mickey Mouse has cream velvet face, black oilcloth eyes with pie-cut opening, large black velvet nose, unusual painting of wide open mouth with outlined gums, wide rounded black felt ears, cream muslin four-finger hands, stitched-on orange velvet shoes, red velvet shorts. Condition: there is spotting on the face and hands. Comments: 1930s. Value Points: distinctive painting of mouth.
18" (46 cm.) (excluding ears). Velvet standing Mickey with heart-shaped face, applied oilcloth eyes with pie-slice cut, black velvet tipped nose, embroidered facial details, stitched felt ears, black velvet body, orange pants and shoes, yellow over-sized four-finger gloves. Condition: very good, some typical dustiness on face, tail missing. Marks: Steiff Mickey Mouse copyright Walt Disney (original paper label) "Walt Disney's Mickey Mouse, Design patent applied for" (stamp on foot). Comments: Germany, Steiff, the model was made for only 5 years, 1931-1936. Value Points: rare large grand Mickey with original label and costume.
29" (76 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, dark eyeliner, accented nostrils, closed mouth, shaded lips, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 117/A 76. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, the doll was presented by the firm as Mein Liebling. Value Points: especially lovely bisque on the gentle-faced character, original body and body finish. $2800/3200
6" (15 cm.) One-piece bisque head and torso with oversized head and bald pate, painted round eyes with black pupils and upper eyeliner, unusually painted blue irises fill the entire eyes, rosy button-shaped nose, inverted V-shaped lips, sculpted white smock, jointed bisque arms and legs, sculpted blue slippers with ribbons. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, designed by the American illustrator Charles Twelvetrees, circa 1920s. Value Points: especially fine detail of blush on plump cheeks, hands and knees.
24" (61 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted dark curly lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with downcast lips in pouting expression, center accent line, blonde mohair bobbed wig, composition and wooden fully-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing, woolen tweed sailor costume, watch and fob, shoes and socks. Condition: Generally excellent. Marks: K*R S&H 115/A 60. Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912. Value Points: very fine quality of modeling and bisque, lustrous complexion patina, original body and body finish.
4" (10 cm.) dolls. The matched pair of bisque dolls have socket head, painted facial features, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, five-piece paper mache body, with painted shoes and stockings, and are wearing original factory costumes. Along with set of lightwood framed dollhouse furniture with carved legs, and original blue upholstery and fringe. Excellent condition, some dustiness of upholstery and costumes. Germany, circa 1900.
14" (36 cm.) The firmly-stuffed character with tan muslin torso and limbs, black velvet head and cream velvet face, has black oilcloth eyes, velvet nose, embroidered lashes and smiling mouth, black woolen ears, padded wire armature arms, legs and tail, green velvet glove-enclosed mitten hands, green velvet shoes, orange velvet shorts with cross-chest suspender. Condition: excellent, slight fading of gloves and boots. Comments: Miller Manufacturing for Aesop's Film Fables, late 1920s depicting character from Aesop's Fables Animated Films. Value Points: rare character with distinctive facial embroidery is well-preserved. From 1921-1929, the cartoonist illustrator, Paul Terry, created a series of animated silent films "Aesop's Film Fables" for RKO Pathe. The short cartoons featured amusing spoofs of the original Aesop's Fables. A series of the characters in the films were created in doll form by Miller Manufacturing, late 1920s, and are notable for variations in actual head shape as well as facial details.
15" (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted brown eyes with red and black upper eyeliner, lightly-painted upper lashes, accented nostrils, closed mouth with row of sculpted teeth between the outlined smiling lips, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 183. Comments: Kestner, circa 1910. Value Points: charming rare-to-find character with very expressive features.
10" (25 cm.) The arched-top mirror with pencil striping around the edging is supported by a very fancy spindled frame with bracket hinges that allow the mirror to be tilted as desired. Excellent condition. French, circa 1875.
26" (66 cm.) l. x 13"h. x 12"d. The wooden fort with stenciled designs to simulate brickwork and vines, features six towers or turrets, front gate, and three wooden cannons. With original stenciled label for Rich Toys. Excellent condition. American, Rich Toys, circa 1920s.
12" (30 cm.) The firm-sided doll carriage with unusual aqua finish on all four sides accented with cream medallions with floral center, with metal undercarriage and curved handle ending in wooden hand grip, and with folding aqua leatherette sunshade and cream leatherette padded interior. Excellent condition, a few scuffs. Germany, circa 1920.
18" (46 cm.) excluding hat. All cloth doll with felt socket head, pressed and painted facial features, blue glass eyes, painted lashes, incised eyeliner, accented nostrils, closed mouth, attached black mohair plush hat, velvet body with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Chad Valley, circa 1935. Value Points: the doll is wearing original costume and hat of the British Royal Guard.
9" (23 cm.) l. carriage. Presented in the pressed tin carriage with vertical ribbed pattern and metal spoked wheels are two bisque baby twins, each with blonde sculpted hair, painted facial features, and jointed bisque baby limbs, and each wearing multi-layered antique silk costumes. Excellent condition. The carriage is stamped "Goso, Made in Germany". Germany, circa 1900.
13" (33 cm.) Bisque socket head, narrow blue glass inset eyes, painted brown curly lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, shaded lips, row of tiny porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, some body retouch. Marks: SFBJ 238 Paris 8. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1912. Value Points: wonderful expression with deeply defined dimples and laughter crinkles.
8" (20 cm.) Each has composition socket head with expressive comical facial features, metal ball-bearing body, composition hands and feet with painted shoes, original costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: made in Switzerland patents Applied For. Comments: Bucherer, circa 1925, from their series of Saba dolls, the pair depicts the Germany storybook characters Max and Moritz with classic expressions and hair, infinite articulation possibilities. Value Points: among the rarest of the Saba series, the dolls have original finish and original costumes.
8" (20 cm.) Each has composition socket head with expressive comical facial features, metal ball-bearing body, composition hands and feet with painted shoes, original costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: made in Switzerland patents Applied For. Comments: Bucherer, circa 1925, from their series of Saba dolls, including Mama Katzenjammer and the Captain with black sculpted moustache, and having infinite articulation of their uniquely-designed metal bodies. Value Points: rarely found, the pair have original finish, and are wearing original costumes.
10" (25 cm.) Paper mache pink piglet with painted teeth in open smiling mouth, painted eyes, modeled curly hair, has removable head for access to the hollow candy container interior. Excellent condition, old reglue of tail. Germany, circa 1890.
4" (10 cm.) -6". Included are two wooden figures of Minnie Mouse with painted costumes, one with original cloth skirt, each with wooden cap, and each with original paper label on front torso; an unusual wooden robot-like wooden mouse with extended tail, flexible limbs and original red paper label "Micky"; and black plush Felix the cat with glass bulging eyes, felt muzzle. Very good to excellent condition. 1930s.
18" (46 cm.) overall. 9" cart. The tin-sided milk wagon with brown wooden roof stenciled "Borden's" and yellow wooden wheels, has cream finish with Borden's Farm Product's and a colorful image of milk and cheese on both sides, and Rich Toys stenciled on front and back, being pulled by flat-dimensional wooden horse with painted harness. Included is flat-dimensional figure of a seated uniformed driver, along with a wooden handled milk case stenciled Borden and with four white wooden milk bottles. Excellent condition. American, Rich Toys, circa 1935.
8" (20 cm.) One-piece bisque head and torso with chubby shape, blue glass googly side-glancing eyes, painted dark curly lashes, single-stroke brows, little button-shaped nose, closed mouth in tiny line smile, blonde mohair wig, jointing at shoulders, elbows, and hips, painted blue socks and black one-strap shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 111 6 (head and limbs). Comments: Germany, circa 1915, mystery maker. Value Points: rare googly model with jointed elbows, delightful rosy cheeks.
10" (25 cm.) Lithographed tin mechanical milk wagon with red and yellow design on all sides of the cream wagon, patterned tin wheels, side steps, and being pulled by lithographed tin dappled grey horse with colorful harness and saddle. The wagon is labeled "Duncan's Dairy" and offers Butter and Grade A Milk on the sides, and, curiously, "Dairy Products and Buggy Whips" on the roof, and "Saddles and Harnesses" on the back panel. Excellent condition, mechanism not functioning. The wagon is stamped Marx. American, Louis Marx, circa 1930.
14" (36 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead with modeled bosom, pale complexion, oval-shaped face with full cheeks and chin, elongated throat, light brown sculpted hair arranged away from face in horizontal rolled curls, and terminating in a double roll at the back of head, and there is a sculpted posy of white flowers at the left side of her head, blue down-glancing eyes, red and black eyeliner, feathered brows, accented nostrils of aquiline nose and closed mouth, muslin stitch-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: attributed to A.W. Fr. Kister, circa 1890. Value Points: regal expression with finely appointed features, rare coiffure with sculpted flowers.
17" (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, lightly-feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with delicately-shaded accented lips, ears pierced into head, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid-over-wooden body with dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, bisque forearms, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1865. Value Points: rarity factors include wooden articulated body, bisque hands, brilliant large blue eyes.
20" (51 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead with oval face and elongated slender throat, black sculpted hair with centerpart and drawn in loose waves to back of head where it forms into three looped braids and three coiled braids, pale blue painted eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, elongated nose with slender accents, closed mouth, muslin stitch-jointed body, porcelain lower limbs, painted black ankle boots. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1860. Value Points: unusual facial and coiffure models, wearing original antique gown and undergarments.
12" (30 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, very large blue glass spiral-threaded eyes with darker iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupee body with gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees, wearing lovely ivory satin gown, undergarments, heeled slippers, coronet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 0. Comments: Jumeau, circa 1878. Value Points: very dear petite size with dramatic large eyes, lovely bisque, original sturdy body.
28" (71 cm.) overall. 14"l. wagon. The wooden-wagon with original cream finish, yellow roof stenciled "Borden's", and solid yellow wooden wheels has cream finish and stenciled sides for "Borden's Farm Products" with colorful image of milk and cheeses. The back features a hinged drop gate and is labeled Rich Toys, and the wagon is pulled by a flat-dimensional wooden horse with painted details. Included are five large wooden milk bottles. Fair/good condition, steps missing, some paint wear, but finish is original. Rich Toys, circa 1930.
14" (36 cm.) and 15". Firmly-stuffed fabric with oversized heads features unusual turned-up nose with black tip, inset "O"-shaped eyes, (she with long lashes) and stitched open mouth with felt tongue and interior, armature arms and legs, yellow gloves, and each with original costume, she with orange stitched-on cap with floral applique. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: maker and age uncertain. Value Points: delightful and colorful pair in vibrant colors and costumes.
14" (36 cm.) Brown-complexioned bisque socket head, brown glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, black painted brows and lashes, accented nostrils, slightly-parted lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, dimpled chin, black fleecy wig, brown composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S 6 H 739 Dep. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: seldom-found model especially with pleasing brown complexion, original body and body finish.
12" (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 117 30. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912, from the firm's art character series, the doll was marketed as Mein Liebling. Value Points: rare petite size of the beloved model has very fine bisque and modeling, original body and body finish, original wig.
14" (36 cm.) Bisque swivel head with flat-cut neck socket that accommodates to original shoulderplate by metal pin at crown, very plump face, cobalt blue glass inset eyes with dark eyeliner, painted lashes, arched feathered brows, unpierced ears, blonde mohair wig, kid softy-stuffed poupee body with gusset-jointing at hips and knees, kid-over-wood upper arms, bisque arms from above the elbows. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Rohmer (stamp on torso). Comments: Leontine Rohmer, circa 1860. Value Points: rare petite size of the early signed poupee, with original body, rare swivel head, perfect bisque hands, and with early (frail) silk costume.
14" (36 cm.) The firmly-stuffed velvet character with cream velvet face, black oilcloth eyes, velvet nose, embroidered lashes and mouth, black woolen ears, padded wire armature arms, legs and tail, orange glove-enclosed hands with spread fingers, orange felt shoes, yellow felt shorts. Condition: excellent, tip of tail rough. Marks: Miller Manufacturing stamp on foot bottom, (other illegible marks) Aesop's Fables Mike 16 (original pin badge). Comments: Miller Manufacturing for Aesop's Film Fables, late 1920s. Value Points: very rare character in fine original condition including original pin badge. From 1921-1929, the cartoonist illustrator, Paul Terry, created a series of animated silent films "Aesop's Film Fables" for RKO Pathe. The short cartoons featured amusing spoofs of the original Aesop's Fables. A series of the characters in the films were created in doll form by Miller Manufacturing, late 1920s, and are notable for variations in actual head shape as well as facial details.
14" (36 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, lightly-feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, accented lips, ears pierced into head, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, kid poupee body with gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees, antique gown and undergarments. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1. Comments: French, circa 1865. Value Points: beautiful cobalt eyes contrast the delicate complexion.
2" (5 cm.) Each is one-piece all-bisque figure of young child posed with outstretched arms, sculpted hair, painted facial features, sculpted costume of young boy and girl. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1860. Value Points: the little children are wearing well-detailed classic costume of the era, and are presented in original glass-fronted case.
8" (20 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, blonde sculpted short hair with forelock detail, intaglio blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, closed mouth modeled as though open and laughing, two sculpted lower teeth, composition baby body, antique muslin factory chemise. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 7604 2/0 Germany Heubach (sunburst mark). Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1910. Value Points: well-modeled details, excellent bisque, original body and body finish, original chemise.
20" (51 cm.) overall. 9" wagon. The tin-sided wagon with green wooden roof and wooden floor and rear drop-gate has tin tines with original yellow lithographed finish and stenciled designs for Uneeda Biscuit Company including image of the biscuit box, red wooden wheel, and is being pulled by flat-dimensional wooden horse with hinged legs and painted details of harness. Seated in the wagon is a flat-dimensional figure of Uneeda Biscuit Boy (as he appeared in ads and also made as a composition doll in yellow slicker) seated as driver. Good/very good condition, original finish with few rubs. American, Rich Toys, circa 1936.
10" (25 cm.) Lithographed tin mechanical milk wagon with red and yellow design on all sides of the cream wagon, patterned tin wheels, side steps, and being pulled by lithographed tin black horse with colorful harness and saddle. The wagon is labeled "Toytown's Dairy" and offers Butter and Grade A Milk. Excellent condition, mechanism operates. The wagon is stamped Marx. American, Louis Marx, circa 1930.
15" (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep and side-glancing googly eyes, long painted curly lashes, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with watermelon-slice smile, blonde mohair wig, five-piece composition body with side-hip toddler jointing, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 165-6. Comments: Hertel and Schwab, their Jubilee model, circa 1916. Value Points: charming googly with especially fine detailed sculpting and choice bisque.
15" (38 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 and eye corners, closed mouth with slightly smiling expression, shaded and accented lips with upturned corners. pierced ears, blonde lambswool wig over cork pate, kid gusset-jointed poupee body with square-cut collarette and gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent, body very firm. Marks: D. Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, his deposed poupee of 1872. Value Points: fine quality bisque and painting, original sturdy body, of the sought-after rare smiling poupee.
19" (48 cm.) Brown-complexioned bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, black painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, black fleecy hair over plaster pate, brown composition and wooden ball-jointed body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent, tiny lip rub. Marks: 5. Comments: Kestner, circa 1900. Value Points: especially fine flawless complexion, original body and body finish.
23" (58 cm.) Bisque socket head with rounded facial modeling, blue glass sleep eyes with wire lever at back of head, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, thick brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, open mouth, shaded and outlined lips, two rows of tiny porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig over Steiner pate, French composition fully jointed body, antique lace dress, undergarments, leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Figure B No.5 J. Steiner Bte SGDG Paris (head) Le Petit Parisien J. St. Bte SGDG (body) J. Steiner (eyes). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1885. Value Points: captivating expression on the wide-eyed child-faced bebe with especially beautiful painting of features, original early body.
26" (66 cm.) w. x 16"h. x 11"d. The two story English Tudor-style wooden house hinges open at the center front to reveal four interior rooms with staircase. The house features opening paned windows which extend the width of the house front and center the first floor front, accented by painted garden flowers. There are double-stack chimneys and wooden rafters in the Tudor manner, and a small one car garage at the side. Excellent condition. English, Tri-ang, late 1920s.
14" (36 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead, blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, cork pate, French kid poupee body with shapely unjointed limbs, curved kid arms, stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1. Comments: French, circa 1875. Value Points: the doll is wearing her original nun's habit with elaborate coiffe; this particular habit and coiffe is rarely found on a doll model. Ex-Stein-am-Rhein Museum Collection.
14" (36 cm.) Each is light cream cotton finish with rabbit-shaped face and body, large shoe-button eyes, painted features, he with long floppy ears, painted teeth, and she with Charlotte cap over bald pate and smiling expression, stitch-jointing at shoulders and legs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Georgene Novelties, circa 1943, depicting the storybook characters Uncle Wiggily and Nurse Jane from the Howard Garis children's books. Value Points: wonderfully-preserved condition, each wearing complete original costume.
4" (10 cm.) h. 4" shoulder width. Bisque shoulderhead with plump rounded face, painted blue eyes with thick dark eyeliner, black down-glancing pupils and decorative glaze just above the lower eye rim, delicately-painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line and delicately-shaded lip edges, original kidskin wig cap over cork pate. Condition: excellent, one tiny pin flake at back stringing hole. Comments: Adelaide Huret, circa 1857. Value Points: very fine modeling enhanced by superb painting of complexion and facial features.
5" (13 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass spiral-threaded eyes with darker iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, feathered brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 5 (head and shoulders). Comments: Pierre-Francois Jumeau, circa 1876. Value Points: very beautiful poupee with lovely bisque and eyes, original wig.
18" (46 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead of adult lady, oval face and elongated throat, blonde sculpted hair waved behind her pierced ears and arranged with three tiers of braids at her crown, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, painted lashes, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, sculpted detail of bodice with ruffled blouse accented with magenta ribbons, and sculpted black necklace with gold medallion, cloth stitch-jointed body with bisque lower arms and legs, painted pink ankle boots, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1860. Value Points: rarity factors include braided coronets, pierced ears, and sculpted jewelry and bodice.
13" (33 cm.) Pale bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, cobalt blue glass eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and brows, softly blushed cheeks, closed mouth with hint of smile, original blonde mohair wig in elaborate original coiffure, cork pate, French kid poupee body with gusset-jointed hips. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1860. Value Points: petite poupee with wonderful charming expression, wearing early day gown with elaborate embroidery and cut-work, undergarments, leather slippers.
17" (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on bisque shoulderplate with additional tilting of head from side to side and forward, blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading and darker iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, accented lips, ears pierced into head, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid-over-wooden body with shapely torso, loose baggy kid over hip jointing, dowel-jointing at elbows and knees, bisque lower arms with slightly-cupped hands. Condition: generally excellent, kid on upper arms recovered. Marks: (original paper label of Aux Enfants de France Alice Couturier on torso). Comments: French, circa 1862. Value Points: the beautiful doll with wonderful costume has original boutique label, and rare body style from original 1862 Cruchet body patent.
10" (25 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, single stroke brows, open mouth, four tiny teeth, blonde mohair wig, composition body with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R S&H. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1915. Value Points: all-original doll in well-detailed original Scottish costume with accessories and tam.
17" (43 cm.) Lithographed tin milk wagon with wooden floor, spoked tin wheels, driver's seat is decorated brightly with yellow and red designs in Art Nouveau styling, and a center medallion simply stating "Milk", pulled by a double team of dappled grey tin horses with lithographed red harnesses. Very good condition, original finish with some small dents and rubs. Converse of Winchendon, Massachusetts, circa 1920.
19" (48 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, cobalt blue glass eyes, dark eyeliner, lightly-feathered brows, mauve blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with richly-accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupee body with shapely torso, antique blue woolen costume, undergarments, bonnet, stockings, shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (lower torso). Comments: Jumeau, circa 1878. Value Points: unique facial model with elegant demeanor, loveliest bisque, sturdy original sturdy body.
18" (46 cm.) All-felt doll with socket head, painted brown eyes, blue lower eye shadow, black upper eyeliner, painted upper lashes, accented nostrils, closed mouth, light brown mohair wig in braids, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Made in England Norah Wellings (cloth tag on wrist). Comments: Norah Wellings, 1930s. Value Points: fine unplayed with condition wearing original undergarments, plaid skirt with suspenders, wool knit sweater and tam, shoes and socks.
14" (36 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, large blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupee body with shapely torso, gusset-jointing at hips and elbows. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1 (head) 1 F.G. (shoulders). Comments: Gaultier, circa 1875. Value Points: beautiful all-original condition of the petite poupee in authentic original Parisian costume depicting a Normandy nanny including silk and lace coiffe, turquoise earrings, tacked-on leather shoes incised "1", and burgundy woolen gown and matching cape.
8" (20 cm.) Bronze vitrine with patinated gilt finish has rich detailing including unusual front and carved crest, carved feet, mirrored back, original fabric-covered shelved interior, accessible from removable back. Incised Depose on base. Excellent condition. French, circa 1885.
6" (15 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, white mohair periwig, firm torso and legs, wire upper arms and upper legs, bisque forearms. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1875, the doll wears its original silk Marquis costume with sword and tricorn hat; when the doll is standing, and lightly pressed down, he lowers his hand, thus gallantly tipping his hat. Value Points: rare and delightful miniature French bisque doll with original costume and charming "tipping hat" action.
17" (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, rose blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils, open mouth with upturned lip corners in slight smile, two rows of porcelain teeth, dimpled chin, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: R. 0 D. Comments: Rabery and Delphieu, circa 1890. Value Points: rare model, wearing antique woolen tweed dress with burgundy velvet trim, burgundy silk and velvet bonnet, undergarments, leather boots.
6" (15 cm.) Each has bisque shoulderhead and painted facial features, blue eyes, closed mouth, he with moustache and sculpted head, she with brunette mohair wig, each with muslin body, bisque lower limbs with painted shoes, and each is wearing original ensemble of bride or groom. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1160 S&H (bride) 299 3/0 (groom). Comments: Germany, circa 1890. Value Points: groom has rare sculpted bisque top hat.
16" (41 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 center accent line, ears pierced into head, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, firmly-stuffed kid torso and upper thighs, kid over wooden upper arms, lower thighs, and lower legs with dowel jointing at knees, bisque arms and curled fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1865. Value Points: beautifully-preserved poupee with rare body, lovely bisque, and with original costume included.
13" (33 cm.) Paper mache shoulderhead with oval face and elongated throat, black sculpted hair with long ringlet curls over each ear and a coiled chignon at back of head forming into a topknot at crown, painted facial features, brown eyes, single stroke upper brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, slender kid body with wooden lower limbs, red painted flat shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1850. Value Points: rare coiffure and brown eyes, original finish and body, and wearing original costume.
7" (18 cm.) Each has bisque shoulderhead, cloth body, and bisque lower legs, including bride with blue glass eyes, mohair wig, wearing original gown with extended lace train, and groom with painted eyes, sculpted brown moustache and hair and wearing original groom ensemble including silk top hat. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1900.
12" (30 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed facial features, blue painted side-glancing eyes, painted upper eyeliner, feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth, stitched-on felt ears, painted baby hair in soft brown swirls, all velvet plump baby body mitten hands. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: England, Norah Wellings, circa 1935. Value Points: pristine condition, the rare-to-find doll is wearing original knit ensemble with fitted baby cap having rose satin edging and bows, knit tied stockings.
10" (25 cm.) h. x 19"w. by 9" (when closed, 18" open) d. Presented as a cardboard-lidded wooden box lettered "Dolly"s Home" on the front, the box opens to serve as the background for a dollhouse scene, with painted back and side walls to appear as a country-like setting. Arranged on the box floor is a single room dollhouse with lithographed architectural details and hinged front door which opens to a room with well-detailed lithographed wall and floor papers. Alongside is a green door garage, and at the front is an attached garden-like setting with still tied-on furnishings. Excellent condition. Germany, Gottschalk, circa 1920.
10" (25 cm.) Lithographed tin mechanical milk wagon with red and blue design on all sides of the cream wagon, including a medallion country scene, patterned tin wheels, side steps, and being pulled by lithographed tin black horse with colorful harness and saddle. The wagon is labeled "Toyland's Farm Products, Milk and Cream". Excellent condition, mechanism operates tentatively. The wagon is stamped Marx. American, Louis Marx, circa 1930.
14" (36 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead, brown sculpted hair waved from face into short pageboy curl, held by black headband and black sculpted and painted snood, painted blue eyes, single-stroke brows, red and black upper eyeliner, closed mouth, muslin stitch-jointed body, painted pink ankle boots with green tassels. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: rarity factors include brown hair, deeply-sculpted snood, fancy painted boots, and wearing beautiful antique silk dress with velvet panels decorated with applique beads as though tiny berries.
16" (41 cm.) Felt swivel head with very plump cheeks, brown painted side-glancing eyes, painted upper lashes, grey lower eye shadow, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, blonde mohair bobbed wig, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Lenci, circa 1940s. Value Points: well-preserved model with endearing shy expression, wearing beautiful original plaid shirt, woven hat with felt applique flowers, and green felt overalls with applique flowers and embroidered "si" and "no" on alternate pockets.
18" (46 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth, auburn mohair wig, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Chad Valley, circa 1930. Value Points: rare to find model, the doll is wearing original vibrant green felt skiing costume with orange embroidered cap, mittens and boots, and is preserved in vibrant condition.
10" (25 cm.) All brown felt with V-shaped stitching of over-sized head, large painted tin down-cast eyes with felt eyelids, painted brows, felt button nose, bald pate. Condition: generally excellent, one small moth hole on right foot. Marks: Gros (silver paper label). Comments: Pedro Gros, Madrid, 1930s. Value Points: amusing character with artistic detailing to achieve character effect, original costume and carrying original attached colorful felt rooster.
18" (46 cm.) h. x 11"w. x 9"d. The two story wooden dollhouse with lithographed paper cover depicting architectural details features porches on both levels with carved wooden pilings and metal grill-work, two hinged doors with original Gottshalk door knobs, gable at attic lever. The front hinges open to two rooms with original lithographed wall and floor paper. There are eight windows (three missing glass and original lace curtains). Good condition, one part of porch rail missing, some spotting on original finish. Germany, Gottschalk, circa 1910.
13" (33 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, delicately-painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, pierced ears, kid poupee body with gusset jointing at hips and knees, wooden arms with dowel jointing at shoulders, elbows and wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1865. Value Points: rare petite size poupee with wooden articulated arms, sturdy body, wearing lovely antique costume.
13" (33 cm.) Lithographed tin carriage with open front and back has stenciled "Milk and Dairy Products" labeling on the sides and overall stenciled designs in orange, cream and green, with spoked tin wheels and being pulled by a double team of grey horses with red and black harness and saddles. Fair/good condition. American, circa 1930s.
10" (25 cm.) Lithographed tin mechanical milk wagon with red and blue design on all sides of the cream wagon, including a medallion country scene, red tin wheels, side steps, and being pulled by lithographed white dappled horse with colorful harness and saddle. The wagon is labeled "Toyland's Farm Products, Milk and Cream". Excellent condition, mechanism operates. The wagon is stamped Marx. American, and the wagon is preserved in its original box with illustration of a busy morning neighborhood milk delivery. Louis Marx, circa 1930.
5" (13 cm.) h. chest. Of light fruitwood with painted ebony carved legs, and having lithographed paper finish with colorful scenes of flowers and children, the set comprises two-drawer chest with back splash having image of clock face, cabinet with mirror, dressing table with attached mirror, circular pedestal table, settee with purple velvet upholstery, and six side chairs with purple velvet upholstery. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1885.
13" (33 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, black brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brown composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Walkure 2 Germany. Comments: Kley and Hahn, circa 1900. Value Points: fine luminous complexion, original body and body finish on the brown-complexioned child.
11" (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass eyes, painted lower lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, row of teeth, blonde mohair wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 60 Paris 8/0 (head) 2 (torso) 1 feet). Comments: Bleuette. 1921. Value Points: pretty example with very nice bisque, original body and body finish, original Bleuette costume.
28" (71 cm.) h. 28"l. The firm-bodied lamb with very lavish white woolly coat has amber glass inset eyes, and is standing on a wooden platform with metal spoked wheels. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1900.
18" (46 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, brown glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, French kid poupee body with gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees, fine antique walking suit. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 5. Comments: Jumeau, circa 1875. Value Points: beautiful large brown eyes, dramatically pale complexion, very sturdy original body.
20" (51 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump cheeks and chin, large brown glass inset eyes with darker iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, wearing original store chemise of muslin and aqua silk, cutwork undergarments, shoes and socks. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: B (large raised letter). Comments: French, mystery maker, circa 1888. Value Points: very distinctive modeling and dramatically large eyes enhanced by lovely bisque and painting on the unusual bebe.
14" (33 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lases, rose-blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, dimpled chin, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F 2/0 G. Comments: Gaultier, circa 1880, early block letter marking bebe. Value Points: very beautiful bebe with lovely bisque, antique ivory silk dress, undergarments, leather shoes.
29" (74 cm.) Bisque socket head, large brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, thick brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Mascotte M (head) Comments: May Freres, circa 1890. Value Points: compelling expression and choice bisque on the rarely found bebe with original body and body finish.
15" (38 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead of adult lady with delicately-tinted complexion, brown sculpted hair with deeply-comb-marked sculpting waved away from her face into large rolled curls at the crown and back of head and held with a sculpted black hair comb with gilt trim, blue glass inset eyes with dark eyeliner, painted lashes and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with dainty lips, sculpted pierced ears, sculpted bodice with fancy rose-edged collar and blue neck bow trimmed with gold edging, white dots and bright blue flowers, cloth stitch-jointed body with kid arms. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 107 3. Comments: attributed to C.F. Kling, circa 1875. Value Points: exceptionally rare model whose special features include brown hair color, fancy coiffure, hair ornament, fancy sculpted bodice, pierced ears, and maker's signature.
20" (50 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep and flirty eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, brunette human hair, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 50. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1910. Value Points: lovely bisque, flirty eyes, original body and body finish, wonderful antique dress.
24" (61 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, row of porcelain teeth, dimpled chin, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau 11 (head) Bebe Jumeau Diplome d'Honneur (body). Comments: Jumeau, circa 1895. Value Points: brown-eyed bebe is all original including wig, pate, body, body finish, original muslin chemise with red ribbon trim, Jumeau knit stockings and shoes, and with original labeled Jumeau box.
23" (58 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, row of porcelain teeth, pierced ears, white mohair wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, wearing velvet Marquis costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Tete Jumeau 10 (head) Bebe Jumeau Diplome d'honneur (body). Comments: Jumeau/SFBJ, circa 1900. Value Points: wide-eyed bebe with pleasing eager expression.
13" (33 cm.) doll. 22" x 14" armoire. The wooden armoire with ogee-shaped arched crest features paneled double doors with ornate brass hardware, and lower drawer; the cabinet is fitted with antique linens tied with rose silk ribbons, and antique bebe undergarments are originally-pinned to the inside of doors. Standing in a fitted cubicle of the armoire is a bisque head doll with blue glass eyes, painted lashes and brows, open mouth, row of tiny porcelain teeth, brunette human hair wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, original costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (anchor mark) 1 France. Comments: for the French market, the fitted armoire appeared in Paris Etrennes catalogs of the era, circa 1910. Value Points: fine cabinetry work of the armoire enhanced by its fitted contents.
7" (18 cm.) doll. 22" x 11" frame. Paper mache shoulderhead, black painted hair waved smoothly behind her ears into tightly-coiled coiffe, painted brown eyes and facial features, slender kid body, wooden lower limbs, painted blue shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1850. Value Points: presented in shadowbox frame under glass, the doll is wearing her original costume, with three additional costumes and little box.
13" (33 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass enamel inset eyes, painted features, closed mouth, pierced ears, fine original mohair wig in original coiffure over cork pate, kid poupee body with gusset-jointing, stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent, some frailty to costume. Comments: attributed to Gaultier, circa 1875. Value Points: petite poupee is wearing original blue silk gown with braid trim, undergarments, leather boots, and woven flower-trimmed bonnet.
19" (48 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, separately modeled pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body, straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose E 8 J (and artist checkmarks on head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1884. Value Points: very lovely bisque, complexion and painting, original wig, body and body finish, lovely antique costume.
15" (38 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, small blue glass spiral-threaded eyes with dark iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, ears pierced into head, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French wooden articulated body with shapely torso, dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees. Condition: generally excellent, wooden body excellent except front of right foot missing. Marks: French, circa 1875. Value Points: beautiful petite poupee with wooden articulated body is further enhanced by her original silk costume; the doll was exhibited at the famous 1933 Exposition de la Poupee in Lyon, France according to an attached note.
18" (46 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass inset eyes with darker outer rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French wooden fully-articulated body with dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, antique day gown. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Gaultier, circa 1870. Value Points: wooden poupee body with original finish, lovely bisque and painting.
14" (36 cm.) All composition with light brown complexion, painted brown side-glancing eyes, closed mouth with four painted upper teeth, black yarn hair. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Ideal, circa 1937. Value Points: portrait doll of Shirley Temple wearing original costume of young Hawaiian girl as appearing in the 1937 film "Hurricane", comprising grass skirt, panties, sash leis and hair coronet. Ideal, circa 1937.
16" (41 cm.) h. 11"w. The wooden cabinet featuring four lower full-width drawers and two smaller handkerchief drawers has original painted golden-cream color and is decorated with colorful hand-painted floral scenes. Excellent condition, original finish with few scuffs. Circa 1840.
17" (43 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead with elongated face and throat, large brown glass inset eyes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with primly set lips, blonde mohair wig, muslin body with stitch-jointing at shoulders, hips and knees. Condition: old hairline at right shoulderplate, otherwise excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: wonderful wide-eyed expression enhanced by lovely antique costume.
18" (46 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead, black sculpted hair in deep curls waved from face, with curls at center forehead crown and snood-enclosed curls at nape, painted facial features, blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, accented lips, muslin stitch-jointed body, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1865. Value Points: especially fine sculpting around the eyes, rare coiffure with sculpted snood.
19" (48 cm.) All-wooden doll, carved socket head, large deeply-intaglio blue eyes with pronounced white eye dots, black upper eyeliner, tinted brows, closed mouth with serious expression, accent line between the lips, original brunette mohair tacked-on bobbed wig, all wooden spring-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, original finish with paint ding on nose and lip. Marks: Schoenhut Doll Pat. Jan 17th, 1911 US & Foreign Countries. Comments: Schoenhut, their 308 model, circa 1912. Value Points: fine original finish is well-preserved with very fine sculpted detail of eyes, wearing original Schoenhut cotton dress, undergarments, stockings and shoes.
14" (36 cm.) Paper mache socket head, blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented eye corners, closed mouth modeled as though slightly-parted lips, two painted upper teeth, pierced teeth, blonde mohair wig, French paper mache body jointed at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1885, attributed to Leon Casimir Bru. Value Points: an especially lovely doll, original painted finish with luminous patina, spiral threaded eyes, original body and body finish, antique costume.
14" (36 cm.) Untinted porcelain shoulderhead of lady with sculpted hair arranged in deep waves around her face with a looped arrangement at the back, and decorated with tinted pink roses, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, closed mouth, muslin stitch-jointed body, porcelain lower limbs, black painted ankle boots, antique robe. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1850. Value Points: rare untinted porcelain lady with distinctive coiffure.
12" (30 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead with slender face and throat, brown sculpted hair with centerpart waved from face into loosely coiled loops at the nape and decorated with brown painted beading, painted blue eyes, black and red upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, original padded metal framed torso and upper limbs allowing articulation, bisque hands and lower legs, painted ankle boots. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: rare brown hair and body style, wearing lovely antique costume.
11" (28 cm.) One-piece all-bisque doll posed standing with arms held in front of body, sculpted brown hair with comb-marked detail, sculpted ears, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 15. Comments: Germany, circa 1880. Value Points: rare model to find with especially fine details of painting.
11" (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass eyes, painted lower lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, row of teeth, brunette mohair bobbed wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 60 Paris 8/0 (head) 2 (torso) 1 feet). Comments: Bleuette, 1921. Value Points: lovely complexion and dramatic large eyes, original body and body finish.
8" (20 cm.) Each is all wooden with original painted finish, including brown monkey with painted white face and teeth, jointing at shoulders and legs, wearing original red felt costume with yellow fringe and cotton cap; and ostrich with carved detail of feathers, jointing at upper and lower throat, and legs, painted eyes, original shaded brown/cream finish. Excellent condition. American, Schoenhut, circa 1910, from the firm's circus sets, with fine original finish.
12" (30 cm.) l. bed. The wooden doll furniture is edged with black iron and has decorative brass pulls, comprising dresser with mirror, bed with metal springs, mirrored front armoire, night stand and chair. Excellent condition. The set is believed to have been made and offered with the Bleuette doll in the 1920 era.
14" (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, rose blushed eye shadow, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, dimpled chin, pierced ears, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: very faint hairline at crown rim above right eye (visible with light), otherwise excellent. Marks: F 2/0 G. Comments: Gaultier, circa 1880. Value Points: very beautiful painting of features and complexion contrast the delicate bisque, original body and body finish, antique costume and muff.
15" (38 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, painted brown brushstroked hair with defined forelock and side curls, brown glass sleep and side-glancing googly eyes, painted long curly lashes, feathered arched brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with wide impish smile, accent line between the lips, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 172-6. Comments: Hertel and Schwab, circa 1915. Value Points: rare large size of the captivating googly with finest bisque, sculpting and painted features and hair.
4" (10 cm.) All-bisque figure of blonde topknot baby posed standing on one foot, arms outstretched as though about to fall into the attached bisque basket at its side, sculpted blue and white romper suit and wide-open Peek-A-Boo eyes. Condition: generally excellent, small rub on right cheek. Comments: Germany, from the Peek-A-Boo series illustrated by British artist Chloe Preston. Value Points: rare model from the series.
4" (10 cm.) All-bisque figure of red-haired Peek-A-Boo boy with green textured shirt posed as though running, a little jug held in his outstretched arm, with wide-open side-glancing eyes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Shafer & Vater, from original illustrations of the British artist Chloe Preston, circa 1925. Value Points: amusing figure, open top container attached to the back for use as tiny vase.
10" (25 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead, blonde sculpted long hair arranged with uniform horizontal finger curls framing her forehead, with black bow at crown, and waved behind her sculpted ears into long ringlet curls falling onto the shoulders of her sculpted blouse accented with pink bow, muslin stitch-jointed body, bisque lower arms and legs, painted black boots, antique pique gown with soutache embroidery. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: rarity factors include coiffure with black hair bow, sculpted bodice with pink ribbons at throat.
4" (10 cm.) boy. 4 1/2" jar. Each is all-bisque depicting Peek-A-Boo boy and girl and Dinkie Dog, he standing with green textured shirt and black sculpted hair, she standing with orange cap and with attached basket at her side, and she, with sculpted blue helmet cap, seated on lid of a trinket jar designed to appear as an upholstered stool, the Dinkie Dog at her side. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Shafer & Vater, from original designs by British artist, Chloe Preston, circa 1924. Value Points: charming arrangement of three glancing-at-each other wide-eyed Peek-A-Boo children.
6" (15 cm.) All-bisque figure of boy with painted black pate and side locks, large side-glancing painted eyes, "O"-shaped mouth, with painted Japanese costume of green kimono with obi and sandals. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, Shafer & Vater, from original designs by Chloe Preston, circa 1925. Value Points: rare character from the Peek-A-Boo series, especially difficult to find in larger size.
16" (41 cm.) Bisque socket head with rounded childlike facial modeling, brown glass inset eyes with darker iris rims, dark eyeliner, delicately painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with eight loose-ball-joints, flat-cut derriere and straight wrists of cupped hands, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, body finish is rubbed, feet revarnished. Marks: Bte SGDG 1 (head) Sch (in shield, on derriere). Comments: Schmitt et Fils, circa 1880. Value Points: especially beautiful early Schmitt bebe has choicest bisque, original signed body, beautiful painting around the eyes.
18" (46 cm.) Pink-tinted bisque socket head, small brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth modeled as though open with two beaded lower teeth, impressed cheek dimples, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, well costumed. Condition: generally excellent, old body retouch. Marks: 6971 7 Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912. Value Points: especially fine detail of modeling enhancing the merry expression.
9" (23 cm.) Paper mache shoulderhead, black sculpted hair with very full looped curls over each ear and chignon at back of head, painted brown eyes and tinted facial features, slender kid body, wooden lower limbs, painted red flat shoes, antique costume and woven sunbonnet. Condition: generally excellent, slight rub on nose paint. Comments: Germany, circa 1850. Value Points: well-preserved petite early doll with original finish, brown eyes.
15" (38 cm.) h. 9"w. The ormolu framed vitrine with glass front and sides, and a hinged front door which opens to beautifully-fitted interior centered by a red velvet tufted cushion and a myriad of mirrors and gilt ormolu leaves, flowers, and love bird. Excellent condition. French, circa 1880.
10" (25 cm.) Amber-tinted bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, black brushstroked brows with feathered detail, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, black human hair, amber-tinted composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique silk costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1329 Simon & Halbig Germany S&H 1. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1900. Value Points: charming petite example of this model, original body and body finish, the doll is rarely found in this petite size.
2 1/2" (6 cm.) The all-bisque dolls have one-piece head and torso, jointed bisque arms and legs, and painted facial features, painted blue or black shoes, and each is wearing its store-original costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1890, the dolls were presented in French Etrennes catalogs, and as late as 1912, appeared in the SFBJ catalog, described as "Lilliputians". Value Points: wonderful collection of mignonettes, each wearing its original nationality costume; especially rare models include Chinese man with moustache, chauffeur with bisque hat, black Turkish man with turban, and soldier with bisque sculpted helmet.
18" (46 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead with oval face and slender throat, black sculpted hair waved behind the pierced ears and forming into a thick braided coronet and uniform ringlet curls at back of head, painted facial features, blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, cloth stitch-jointed body, wax hands, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: rarity factors include unusual coiffure and pierced ears.
17" (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, delicately-feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with hint of smile, pierced ears into head, lavishly arranged brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French all-wooden body with ball-swivel at the waist and dowel-articulation of shoulders, elbows, wrists, hip, knees and ankles. Condition: generally excellent, tiny pin flake on left lower eye rim. Marks: D (head). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1867, his early period smiling Bru model with original Bru body from depose of 1867. Value Points: rare poupee whose gentle expression is enhanced by dreamy eyes, original deposed wooden body with deluxe detail of articulation.
11" (28 cm.) The maple wood side chair with faux-bamboo styling of spindles and frame has natural finish, and original woven seat. Excellent condition. French, circa 1885.
6" (15 cm.) Paper mache shoulderhead, black sculpted hair in extended loops over each ear and forming into a chignon at back of head, painted facial features, tiny eyes, closed mouth, slender kid body and wooden limbs, painted yellow flat shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1850. Value Points: well-preserved early doll is wearing her original costume.
11" (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lower lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four tiny teeth, auburn human hair wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, Bleuette-style dress. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 71 Unis France 149 60 8/0 (head) 1 (foot) 2 (shoulders). Comments: Bleuette, 1920 era. Value Points: beautiful eyes and lashes, especially fine complexion, original body and body finish.
13" (33 cm.) Poured wax shoulderhead doll with painted facial features, upper-glancing glazed or enamel eyes, black upper eyeliner, tiny closed mouth, brunette attached wig under bonnet, glazed muslin stitch-jointed body, wax lower arms. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: English, early 1800s. Value Points: the doll is wearing her original well-preserved peddler costume including cape, bonnet and cap, and carries a woven basket filled with a bounty of miniature novelties, sewing tools, and notions.
11" (28 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead of adult woman with slender face and throat, blonde sculpted hair drawn from face and captured under a green painted snood with purple lustre and feather edging, painted blue eyes with unusual black outline, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accent line, slender kid body with wooden lower arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent, some patches on kid body. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: well-detailed and rare hair style, lovely painting of eyes, antique costume.
11" (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, bright blue glass sleep eyes, painted lower lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, brunette human hair wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 301 Paris 8/0 (head) 1 (foot) 2 (shoulders) (original SFBJ label on torso). Comments: Bleuette, 1920 era. Value Points: fine gleaming patina of complexion, original body and body finish.
12" (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and brows, mauve blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose E 3 J (and artist checkmarks on head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1884. Value Points: most endearing petite size with dramatic, yet shy, eyes, fine bisque and painting, original body and body finish, antique costume.
7" (18 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig, composition body jointed at shoulders, hips and knees. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 0. Comments: Kestner, circa 1885. Value Points: the size 0 closed mouth doll owns three lovely costumes with lace and silk trim, original chemise and two bonnets.
17" (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass inset eyes with darker iris rims, dark eyeliner, short painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, kid poupee torso with square-cut collarette and kid gusset-jointed legs, wooden arms with dowel jointing at shoulders, elbows and wrists. Condition: small chip at front left shoulder, tiny repair at right earring lobe hole, otherwise excellent, body especially fine. Marks: E (head and shoulders). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1872, the head model was deposed by Bru in that year. Value Points: elegant lady with original head and rare body, wearing beautiful antique silk costume and accessories.
12" (30 cm.) l. umbrella. Including faux-bone handled umbrella with black silk cover and tassels, along with black pressed wool derby hat with grosgrain banding and leather internal edging impressed Oxfords; and 8"l. domed wooden box with metal studs and black leather edging. Excellent condition. Circa 1886.
20" (51 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, mauve blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with shaded lips, separately modeled pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 10/EJ. Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1882. Value Points: lovely early period EJ model with dramatic large brown eyes.
9" (23 cm.) h. mirror. 4" w. settee. Including mirror with gilt-over-gesso finish and having elaborate carving and crest, French two-piece gilt metal salon settee and chair with painted scenes on silk upholstery, and Austrian gilt metal desk with single drawer and unusual enamel painted floral scene on top. Excellent condition except frailty of silk. Circa 1880.
20" (51 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, open mouth, shaded and accented lips, two porcelain upper teeth, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: made in Germany 12 143 (head) Germany (body). Comments: Kestner, circa 1910. Value Points: fine quality of bisque, original wig, pate, body and body finish.
12" (30 cm.) All wooden doll, swivel head, painted and sculpted hair and facial features over gesso undercoat, short blonde sculpted curls, painted blue eyes, painted brows and upper eyeliner, closed mouth with center accent line, shapely torso, dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, metal hands and feet, painted black ankle boots. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Mason-Taylor, circa 1880. Value Points: fine original condition of the early American doll.
6" (15 cm.) and 8 1/2". Each is an all-wooden figure depicting the lead characters of "Bringing Up Father" comic strip series, including Maggie with carved topknot, and Jiggs with cigar, each with original painted finish and carved facial features, original costumes. Condition: structurally excellent, original finish albeit darkened, costumes dusty. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1920. Value Points: unique modeling on the characters are apt renderings of comic strip drawings.
25" (64 cm.) overall with horse. 12"l. wagon 11" h. 9"w. The wooden milk wagon with openings on sides and front is painted original white with cream lid and blue lettering accented with gold and red on all sides and the roof, promoting Alderney Dairy Co. with Grade A Milk, located at 26 Bridge Street in Newark, N.J.; with orange painted undercarriage and spoked wheels and pulled by a German kidskin covered horse on wooden wheeled platform. Structurally excellent, the finish is original albeit very rubbed, horse is worn. Schoenhut, circa 1930. Included is the original Schoenhut wooden driver (facial finish worn) wearing original blue denim suit, along with a wooden crate advertising Alderney Dairy on its sides and containing twelve wooden milk bottles.
14" (36 cm.) Composition socket head on swivel wooden neck socket, sculpted brown hair in boyish fashion with pronounced forelock curl, painted blue side-glancing eyes, long curly upper lashes, button-shaped nose, closed "O"-shaped mouth, muslin torso, composition jointed arms and legs, sculpted ribbed brown boots. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Effanbee Skippy c. P.L. Crosby. Comments: Effanbee, mid-1930s, the character of Skippy, designed by Bernard Lipfert from original comic strip illustrations of Percy Crosby. Value Points: perfectly-preserved, the doll is wearing original khaki army uniform with leather belt and brass buttons, matching cap.
6" (15 cm.) One-piece bisque head and torso, sculpted short blonde curly hair, painted googly eyes glancing downward to the side, painted upper lashes, single stroke brows, button-shaped nose, tiny "O"-shaped closed mouth, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs, bare feet, antique blue knit costume may be factory original. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: made in Germany, circa 1915, based on the original drawings by Grace Drayton, which depicted a little naked child shivering as she steps into a cold pond of water. Value Points: very rare doll in superb condition.
14" (36 cm.) Solid domed composition head, sculpted brown boyish hair with defined forelock, painted facial features, large round blue side-glancing eyes, painted upper lashes, comma-shaped brows, tiny mouth, muslin torso, composition jointed arms and legs, sculpted and painted high brown boots. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Effanbee, Skippy was designed by Bernard Lipfert, inspired by the Skippy comic strip character of P.L. Crosby, circa 1940. Value Points: wearing his original pilot's flying uniform of WWII era, including cap and goggles, with uniform emblem embroidered "Keep 'em Flying".
8" (20 cm.) x 5" box. Contained with original box with colorful image on the cover depicting Peek-A-Boo illustration of Chloe Preston contains a 100-piece puzzle with lithographed paper over wooden pieces. Excellent condition. The box is stamped Made Exclusively by A.V.N. Jones & Co., Lts., London. Circa 1925.
4" (10 cm.) h. 5"l. One-piece figural group depicting three characters from the Peek-A-Boo series including girl with yellow striped dress, boy with textured green shirt and little brown Dinkie Dog; the boy and girl have painted round googly eyes glancing at each other and the dog sits alongside. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, Shafer & Vator, from original designs by Chloe Preston, circa 1925. Value Points: excellent detail on the rarely found trilogy figurine.
14" (36 cm.) Composition socket head on wooden neck rim, painted brown hair with forelock curl, large round blue side-glancing eyes, five upper lashes, v- shaped brows, closed mouth with pouty expression, muslin torso, composition limbs, painted black boots. Condition: generally excellent.. Marks: Effanbee Skippy c. P.L. Crosby. Comments: Effanbee, circa 1935, designed by Bernard Lipfert from original cartoon series by P.L. Crosby. Value Points: original blue policeman's uniform with holster, belt, policeman's cap.
20" (51 cm.) All composition, socket head, sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lower lashes, feathered brows, open mouth, row of teeth, smiling expression with impressed dimples in cheeks, blonde mohair wig with ringlet curls, composition body jointed at shoulders and hips, wearing red organdy ruffled gown and hair bow, original shoes and socks. Condition: generally excellent, costume is not commercial original. Marks: Shirley Temple 20 Ideal Novelty Toy and Novelty. Comments: Ideal, portrait doll of the child film star, circa 1935. Value Points: especially beautiful complexion and perfect preserved curls.
20" (51 cm.) Composition head with sculpted brown hair in a neatly side-parted style, painted brown eyes with black outline, feathered brows, red eyeliner, fringed brows, accented nostrils, hinged jaw with painted teeth, wire monocle, cloth stitch-jointed body with composition gloved hands and feet with sculpted black shoes, wearing original black woolen formal suit with silk lapels, shirt, vest, bow tie, and Charlie McCarthy celluloid buttons. Condition: excellent, unplayed with. Marks: Edgar Bergen Charlie McCarthy an Effanbee Product (head). Comments: Effanbee, circa 1940. Value Points: superbly-preserved condition of the celebrity doll, autographed by Edgar Bergen, the Charlie McCarthy ventriloquist, "To Billie, Edgar Bergen" on his vest hidden under his jacket, with original box having illustration of Bergen and McCarthy, and autographed on the box lid. Ex-Collection Billie Nelson Tyrell.
6" (15 cm.) -20". Each is carved wooden animal with painted finish, jointing of legs and neck, and glass eyes, including giraffe with closed mouth; single hump camel with leather ears and rope tail; donkey with leather ears and rope tail, open mouth; pig with curly tail, leather ears, open mouth; poodle with replaced mane and open mouth; and alligator with open mouth and leather paws. Excellent condition, all with well-preserved original finish except poodle. American, Schoenhut from their Humpty Dumpty circus, circa 1910, each with rarer glass eyes.
16" (41 cm.) All composition with socket head, sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lashes, light feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, row of tiny teeth, impressed cheek dimples, blonde mohair wig in original ringlet curls, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Ideal Shirley Temple 16. Comments: Ideal, Shirley Temple, circa 1935, in original costume of the film "Curly Top". Value Points: very fine original state of preservation, beautiful complexion and hair.
20" (51 cm.) Bisque socket head with amber-tinted complexion, small brown glass sleep eyes, black painted lashes and brows with feathered detail, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, outlined lips, four tiny porcelain teeth, pierced ears, black mohair wig in ornate arrangement, amber-tinted composition and wooden ball-jointed body, fine embroidered silk robe and slippers, silver headdress, carrying brass birdcage. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Simon & Halbig Germany 1329 7. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1895. Value Points: very fine quality of bisque and painting, with lustrous patina of bisque, original body and body finish.
15" (38 cm.) All-cloth with mask face having printed facial features, brown side-glancing eyes, black mohair wig, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Snow White 1937 C. W.D. Ent (original paper wrist tag). Comments: Ideal, the set was issued under Walt Disney license in 1937 in conjunction with the film release. Value Points: wonderful pristine condition, wearing original gown of red rayon bodice with muslin skirt printed with a border of the Seven Dwarfs and the words "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs".
16" (41 cm.) Pink-tinted bisque socket head, intaglio-sculpted blue eyes with pronounced large black pupils, incised and black upper eyeliner, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full lips, accent line between the lips, brunette human hair braids, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique school girl costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 7407 6 Germany Heubach (sunburst mark). Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1910. Value Points: very fine matte bisque and modeling including impressed double dimples in each cheek.
6" (15 cm.) Each is one-piece bisque figure of expressively-featured young toddler, with sculpted hair and painted facial features, including seated baby with frightened expression, side-glancing eyes, and attached vase at his back; and little girl posed as though just learning to walk, her arms outstretched, sweet smile on her lips, and sculpted brown hair with blue hair ribbon. Each has Heubach square mark. Excellent condition. Germany, Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912.
14" (36 cm.) All carved wood, socket head, sculpted short brown bobbed painted hair with blue head band, intaglio brown eyes with white eye dots, black upper eyeliner, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, spring-jointed wooden body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Schoenhut Doll Pat. Jan 17', '11 USA & Foreign Countries. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1912. Value Points: the model has very deeply impressed intaglio eyes, rare to find hair style and head band.
5 1/2" (14 cm.) Arch-shaped porcelain clock case with brass-framed clock, and having a raised design of a bisque girl and her pup at the base, the girl with impressed design of green head scarf and blue polka-dot dress, with very large side-glancing googly eyes, and the pup with googly eyes glancing to the side toward the girl. Condition: generally excellent, clock needs adjustment. Comments: made in Germany, circa 1925, from the original Peek-A-Boo illustration series of Chloe Preston. Value Points: delightful design on the rare artist work.
5" (13 cm.) h. cupboard. Of lightwood with lithographed paper cover designed to simulate lavish carving, the diminutive set includes cupboard with cabinet base, cabinet with mirrored top, pedestal table, and settee and six chairs with very fancily carved ebony wooden legs and original upholstery. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1890.
16" (41 cm.) All wooden doll, carved socket head, intaglio sculpted painted blue eyes with white eye dots and black upper eyeliner, accented nostrils, closed mouth with downcast pouting expression, brunette mohair tacked-on bobbed wig, wooden spring-jointed body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Schoenhut Doll Pat. Jan, 17th 1911 USA. Comments: Schoenhut, model 300, the model was made 1911-1923. Value Points: fine original finish is well preserved, and with original very full wig.
4" (10 cm.) One-piece all-bisque figure of girl with green textured stocking cap and blue textured dress, posed standing, her wide side-glancing eyes with sunburst-style lashes and O-shaped mouth, her little brown dog posed at her side, and hidden attached bisque vase at backside. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: German, circa 1925, from original designs by Chloe Preston. Value Points: cleverly detailed costume and nestling Dinkie Dog.
16" (41 cm.) Pink-tinted bisque socket head with solid dome, lightly tinted short boyish hair with sculpted details, intaglio side-glancing narrow eyes with large black pupils and white eye dots, red and black upper eyeliner, short feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth modeled as though open with sculpted tongue, laughing expression, shaded and accented lips, dimpled cheeks, composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Heubach (in square) 7911 Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1910. Value Points: wonderful laughing expression with deeply sculpted character features, choice bisque, wearing antique Tyrolean costume with richly embroidered lederhosen, grey woolen jacket, tie, stockings, black shoes, and carrying brass bugle. Ex-collection Lucy Morgan.
10" (25 cm.) Pink-tinted bisque socket head with solid dome, lightly tinted short boyish hair with sculpted details, intaglio side-glancing narrow eyes with large black pupils and white eye dots, red and black upper eyeliner, short feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth modeled as though open with sculpted tongue, laughing expression, shaded and accented lips, dimpled cheeks, composition five-piece toddler body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Heubach (in square) 7911 Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1910. Value Points: delightful laughing toddler with antique Tyrolean costume.
15" (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted facial features, blue downcast eyes, black upper eyeliner with very delicately fringed lashes, short curvy brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with extended accent line between the very full lips, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, nice antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K&H (in banner) 526 Germany 3 1/2. Comments: Kley and Hahn, circa 1910. Value Points: very fine example from the rare painted eye art character series, with choice modeling and bisque, original body and body finish.
17" (43 cm.) Bisque socket head with oval-shaped face and slender elongated throat, small blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted short lashes and brows, closed mouth with pert expression, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body with slender limbs, jointing above the knees. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Armand Marseille Germany 400 A 3 M. Comments: Marseille, circa 1925. Value Points: rarely-found model especially in this size, original body and body finish, and wearing original costume.
6" (15 cm.) Each has bisque shoulderhead with blonde sculpted hair and painted facial features, cloth body and bisque lower limbs with painted ankle boots. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1880. Value Points: the boy and girl are wearing original folklore costumes, each with wooden shoulder carrying bar on which is balanced basket of flowers, and each has very distinctive and unusual woven headware of their region.
12" (30 cm.) h. 13"l. The wooden toy shoppe with shelved walls and overhanging roof has front counter and is lavishly filled with wonderful miniature toys, buildings, animals, trinkets and more, along with two festively-decorated holiday trees, and two bisque head ladies with sculpted hair and wearing their original costumes. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1890.
15" (38 cm.) (excluding coiffe). Bisque socket head with amber-tinted complexion, brown glass set eyes, painted black lashes and brows, accented nostrils, open mouth with outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, amber-tinted composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1329 Germany Simon & Halbig S&H 4. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: superlative bisque and complexion, the doll wears outstanding original silk Japanese costume and wig forming into a headdress, created for the French market.
7" (18 cm.) h. mirror. Of lightwood with limed oak finish, and featuring a settee with magenta silk cover set within a niched surround, along with two matching arm chairs and two side chairs with magenta silk covers, two cupboards, hall floor mirror, two unusual cupboards with ormolu trim, and library table. Along with urn with silvered soft metal frame and green glass, and three matching goblets. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1890.
3" (8 cm.) l. settee. Of lightwood with original burgundy upholstery trimmed with silk fringe and braid, including settee, five chairs and table, along with settee and matching chair with floral upholstery and gilt edging, and with three pieces of gilt ormolu furnishings. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1890.
13" (33 cm.) Bisque socket head with black complexion, brown painted eyes in well-defined eye sockets, pronounced black pupils and white eye dots, black upper eyeliner and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, black fleecy hair, black composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique sailor suit. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 3. Comments: Germany, circa 1910. Value Points: rare painted eye character with flawless gleaming complexion, original body and body finish.
9" (23 cm.) h. x 6"w. The two story wooden dollhouse with elaborate lithographed paper cover on front, sides and roof, features gable, curtained windows, brickwork and porch columns, and hinges open to two interior rooms with original lithographed paper on floors and walls. The door is marked "R.Bliss". Very good condition, original papers albeit with some scuffing at roof line. American, Bliss, a wonderful petite size for vignettes or book shelf.
7" (18 cm.) Each has bisque shoulderhead, muslin body, bisque lower arms and legs, including bride with mohair wig, painted features, original muslin wedding gown, and broom with sculpted blonde hair and blue glass eyes, original bridegroom costume. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1900.
The matched set in graduated size of solid wooden forms range from the smallest at 5" h (8" circ.) to 7" h (11" circ.) and were designed as a form for constructing a wig or bonnet. The forms are numbered with incised markings from 21 to 30. Early/mid 1800s.
18" (46 cm.) Black-complexioned bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, very dark brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full lips, black fleecy wig, kid gusset-jointed body, black bisque lower arms, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent, paint rubs at back of head under wig. Marks: S 8 H 949 (head) S 8 H 941 (shoulderplate). Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: rarity factors include original head and shoulderplate, closed mouth, and beautiful flawless ebony black facial complexion.
19" (48 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lower lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth with outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden lady body with shapely bosom and tiny waist. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1159 Germany Halbig S&H 5. Comments: Simon and Halbig. circa 1900. Value Points: wonderful lady-bodied doll is all original, wearing her elaborate traditional folklore costume from the Pyrenees region of France.
13" (33 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with wistful expression, impressed chin dimple, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2033 BSW (in heart) 537 2. Comments: Bruno Schmidt, their model known by collectors as "Wendy", circa 1912. Value Points: charming petite doll with wistful expression, original body and body finish, antique mariner costume.
16" (41 cm.) Bisque socket head with ebony black complexion, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, open mouth with very full lips, four porcelain teeth, black fleecy wig, black Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 5. Comments: Sonneberg, mystery maker, circa 1885. Value Points: beautiful modeling with flawless complexion, original body and body finish.
15" (38 cm.) All-wooden doll except metal hands and feet, carved details of face and hair with painted-over-gesso finish, painted brown eyes, black and red upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, closed mouth, graduated-length finger curls, dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees. Condition: original finish albeit paint rubs and flakes on face and hair. Comments: Joel Ellis, circa 1875. Value Points: hard-to-find larger size of the sturdy American doll.
16" (41 cm.) All wooden carved doll, socket head, sculpted hair in short bobbed style, the hair waved back and held by a sculpted blue hair bow, blue painted eyes with black pupils and white eye dots, tinted brows, accented nostrils of rounded nose, closed mouth in smiling expression with row of beaded teeth, all-spring jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Schoenhut Doll Pat. Jan. 17th, 1911 USA. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1912, model 101. Value Points: rare model with wonderful smiling expression enhanced by impressed dimples and philtrum, painted teeth, and rare hair style with blue hair bow.
19" (48 cm.) Solid domed bisque shoulderhead, very plump cheeks, delicate pale complexion, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, lightly-feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with pale accented lips, brunette human hair wig, original muslin stitch-jointed body, bisque lower arms and legs, painted pink lustre boots and tasseled-rim stockings, lovely costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1865. Value Points: rarity factors include cobalt blue eyes, pink lustre boots, lovely delicate complexion, very fine sculpting of original arms and hands.
16" (41 cm.) Carved wooden socket head, brown sculpted hair in short boyish fashion with forelock curl, intaglio carved painted brown eyes with white eye dots, short stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, all-wooden spring-jointed body. Condition: very good, original finish with some rubs on face and hair. Marks: Schoenhut Doll Pat. Jan.17,11 USA & Foreign Countries. Comments: Schoenhut, model 204 from the classics dolls series, circa 1912. Value Points: rare early carved hair model with fine carving and endearing expression, wearing original sailor costume and shoes, and with original Schoenhut metal stand.
2" (5 cm.) l. settee. Constructed of tiny yellow-tipped sewing pins which serve as table and chair legs and frames and having velvet padded seats and woven thread seat backs and table edgings, the charming and amusing set comprises table, settee, and five chairs. Excellent condition. Late 1800s.
13" (33 cm.) Mustard golden velvet bulldog of comical design, swivel head, red felt tongue, painted facial features to depict the original illustrations including large squinting eyes and freckles, stitched brown velvet ears, plump torso, jointed curved arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Bonzo, based upon the original storybook illustrations of George Studdy, made by Chad Valley, circa 1930. Value Points: delightful rendition of the storybook dog with original leatherette collar.
3 1/2" (9 cm.) One-piece all-bisque figure of Peek-A-Boo boy with sculpted sunbonnet and green shirt is posed holding the handles of a front-wheeled cart in which is posed Dinkie Dog who is shyly leaning over the edge of cart. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, Shafer & Vater, circa 1925 from original illustrations by Chloe Preston. Value Points: rarely found action design with amusing scene.
3" (8 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead, sculpted black side-parted bobbed hair, painted wide-open side-glancing eyes with sunburst-style lashes, "O"-shaped mouth. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 9337 (incised). Comments: Germany, from original design by Chloe Preston, circa 1920. Value Points: seldom found doll head with well-painted features.
3" (8 cm.) One-piece all-bisque figure of Peek-A-Boo baby with topknot curl on bald pate, posed seated wrapped in blue textured coat, with side-glancing googly eyes glancing sideways at the Peek-A-Boo Dinkie Dog in green textured coat which is seated at his side. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, Shafer & Vator, circa from illustrations by British artist Chloe Preston.
4" (10 cm.) Each has bisque shoulderhead, sculpted short blonde hair and painted facial features, cloth body, bisque lower arms and legs with painted black boots. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 376. Comments: Germany, circa 1880. Value Points: all original, especially unusual to find intact pair, wearing original matching boy and girl sailor costumes.
7 1/2" (19 cm.) One-piece bisque figure depicting a highly characterized girl with sculpted hair, painted large side-glancing googly eyes, all-around painted lashes with sunburst effect, tiny nose, "O"-shaped mouth, painted costume and hair, distinctive blue pebbled texture of feet. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Schafer & Vater of Germany produced the Peek-A-Boo series of characters designed by British artist Chloe Preston, circa 1925. Value Points: rare grand size with fine detail of painting.
10" (25 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump cheeks, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, rose blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils, rosy blushed cheeks, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, aqua sailor style costume, cream kidskin shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Kestner, circa 1885. Value Points: fine rosy complexion with beautifully-painted features, original body and body finish.
19" (48 cm.) Solid domed bisque shoulderhead with sculpted upper arms, blue glass enamel inset eyes, painted curly lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, blonde mohair wig, cotton twill upper arms, midriff, and upper legs, bisque lower arms, lower torso and hips, and lower legs with bare feet. Condition: generally excellent, restoration on fingers. Comments: Jules Steiner, his first bebe model, circa 1870, inspired by the Japanese Ichimatsu play doll introduced to Western culture at the mid-19th century International Expositions. Value Points: very rare early doll is enhanced by choicest bisque and painting.
30" (76 cm.) Bisque socket head with pink tinting, solid dome, blonde sculpted hair with blonde forelock curl, modeled "stuck-out" ears, dark blue intaglio eyes with large black pupils and white eye dots, black and red upper eyeliner, short feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with downcast pouty expression on the shaded lips, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, costumed in navy blue sailor suit. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 11 58 Heubach (sunburst) 7602 Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1910. Value Points: fine large size of the wistful character boy has excellent bisque and modeling.
21" (53 cm.) overall l. 9"h. The wooden wagon with cut-outs at sides and back has original black painted finish which is richly decorated with Sheffield Farms lettering on both sides and the roof and with "certified milk" and "grade A milk" on the front and back, with slatted wooden interior floor, metal step down, and wooden wheels with painted spokes and is being pulled by a wooden flat-dimensional horse with hinged legs and painted harness, attached to wooden pulls. Along with wooden milk barrels, a metal carrier of six wooden milk bottles, cube of faux ice and ice tongs. The firm was located at 524 W. 57th Street and was one of largest milk suppliers in New York City. Structurally excellent, original painted finish is quite worn. Circa 1925.
14" (36 cm.) All-wooden doll, carved wooden socket head, painted blue intaglio eyes, black down-glancing pupils with white eye dots, black upper eyeliner, closed mouth with full lips, brunette mohair tacked-on bobbed wig, all wooden spring jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, original painted finish. Marks: Schoenhut Doll, Pat. Jan 17, '11, USA & Foreign Countries. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1915, their model 300. Value Points: rendered with endearing hopeful expression, the young lad is wearing football costume and is carrying a small kidskin football.
16" (41 cm.) All-wooden doll with carved socket head, carved hair in casual comb-marked curls, well-defined ears, painted intaglio dark eyes with white eye dots, closed mouth with wide grinning expression, row of painted teeth, impressed dimples, all-wooden spring-jointed body, nicely costumed. Condition: very good, original finish on face and hair with slight typical wear. Marks: Schoenhut Doll Pat. Jan 17, '11 USA & Foreign Countries. Comments: Schoenhut, model 203, from Graziano sculptures, the model was made for six months only, 1911. Value Points: rare Schoenhut model with excellent sculpting details of smiling lad, with well-defined hair.
11" (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, French composition fully-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Steiner Paris Fre A 3 (head) Le Petit Parisien Bebe Steiner (torso). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1889. Value Points: dainty petite child has original body and body finish, lovely complexion, and is wearing pretty antique costume.
29" (74 cm.) Bisque socket head, dark blue glass sleep eyes that operate from lever at back of head, dark eyeliner, painted small lashes, fringed brows, rose eye shadow, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with upturned lip corners, shaded and accented lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair over original Steiner pate, Steiner composition fully-jointed body, lovely antique embroidered dress, undergarments, leather shoes, socks. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sie C. 6 (incised) Steiner SGDG J. Bourgoin (red stamp) (caduceus stamp on body) Steiner 6 Bte SGDG (eyes) 6 (pate). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1885. Value Points: very beautiful large bebe with choicest bisque, original body with original finish, signed Steiner eyes and pate.
4" (10 cm.) One-piece bisque figure depicting a highly characterized girl with sculpted hair, painted large side-glancing googly eyes, all-around painted lashes with sunburst effect, tiny nose, "O"-shaped mouth, painted costume and hair, distinctive blue pebbled texture of feet. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Schafer & Vater of Germany, designed by British artist Chloe Preston, circa 1925. Value Points: endearing petite size with excellent detail of painting.
4 1/2" (11 cm.) All-bisque figure of boy with painted black pate and side locks, large side-glancing painted eyes, "O"-shaped mouth, with painted Japanese costume of blue kimono with obi and sandals. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, Shafer & Vater, from original designs by Chloe Preston, circa 1925. Value Points: rare character from the Peek-A-Boo series.
23" (58 cm.) Bisque socket head with long-faced modeling, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes with "dot" highlights, fringed brows that taper to a fine point at the outer eye corners, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with shaded and accented lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair bobbed wig, French composition and wooden fully jointed body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Juillien 9. Comments: Armand Jules Juillien, his Bebe l'Universel was commissioned by the Parisian Printemps department store, circa 1895. Value Points: rarer model with appealing character-like expression, excellent bisque.
11" (28 cm.) Each has carved wooden head, firmly-stuffed muslin body with wooden hands, she with carved chignon decorated with a coronet of flowers, and he with side-parted hair. Condition; generally excellent, coiffe of bride is not included. Comments: Chinese Door of Hope Mission, circa 1930s. Value Points: the couple are wearing their very detailed traditional silk wedding costumes with embroidery.
6 1/2" (17 cm.) One-piece bisque figure of girl with sculpted rounded side-glancing googly eyes, "O"-shaped mouth, blonde sculpted hair peeking from beneath a green cloche decorated with a generous garland of yellow flowers, with sculpted costume comprising purple coat over white dress with yellow interwoven ribbon and ruffled collar, large black shoes, and carrying yellow valise. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 6464. Comments: Germany, attributed to Schafer & Vater from original designs by British artist, Chloe Preston.
20" (51 cm.) Earthenware head with flanged neck, sculpted brown hair with well modeled hair in casual bangs and short curls, narrow blue glass sleep eyes, smokey eye shadow, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils of broad nose, closed mouth modeled as though open with beaming smile and row of sculpted teeth, tongue tip, muslin body, composition limbs, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Gladdie copyright by Helen H. Jensen Germany. Comments: designed by American artist Helen Jensen, circa 1925, the doll was produced in both bisque and earthenware in German factories. Value Points: excellent detail of modeling enhanced by artistic painting on the very expressive child.
16" (41 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, sculpted short boyish hair with original flocked finish, blue glass jewel-like inset eyes, brown painted curly lashes, brown brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth with shaded lips, four porcelain teeth, original French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, finish worn on hands. Marks: SFBJ 237 Paris 6. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1912. Value Points: well-modeled features of a handsome older boy with fine quality luminous bisque.
38" (97 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, brown glass enamel inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair over cork pate, French kid gusset-jointed poupee body constructed for seated pose, stitched and separated fingers, lovely antique gown. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 14. Comments: Gaultier, circa 1875. Value Points: luxury grand-sized poupee with sturdy original body, beautiful pale bisque complemented by brown eyes and rich decoration, beautiful white pique gown with brown soutache trim, basket of laces, and posed seated on wooden chair which is included.
3 1/2" (9 cm.) h. piano. Nine dollhouse furnishings, each of softwood pine, is covered with lithographed paper whose design includes playful children and letters of the alphabet, comprising sofa, parlor table, five chairs, upright piano and foot stool. American, Bliss, circa 1900. Excellent condition.
16" (41 cm.) w. x 12" h. opened. The firm-bodied case with black paper cover to simulate leather has gilt lettering "La Petite Couturiere" on the lid and hinges open to a beautifully-arranged velvet-lined interior featuring shelving filled with folded fabrics, a center mirror, and various glass-fronted storage boxes and hat boxes containing various costume accessories, hats and undergarments. Four beautiful complete dresses for a petite 10" bebe are displayed, and there is a cast iron sewing machine with beautifully stenciled designs. The label of original store, A La Recompense, of Monsieur Nadaud, is on the front edge. Excellent condition. French, circa 1885, a beautifully-fitted luxury bebe accessory.
7" (18 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, two tiny upper teeth and one lower, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden fully-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: II. Comments: Kestner, circa 1880. Value Points: sought after early model, rarely found in this small size.
12" (30 cm.) Solid domed porcelain shoulderhead, with porcelain lower hips, and lower arms and legs with bare feet, cloth midriff and upper arms and legs, painted bright blue eyes, feathered brows, closed mouth with hint of smile, brunette mohair wig, antique green velvet costume. Condition: generally excellent, some light rubs on facial painting. Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: unusual early variation of taufling baby.
19" (48 cm.) Bisque head on kid-lined shoulderplate with unique jointing system allowing the head to only pivot realistically from side to side, small blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with primly-set accented lips, unpierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid poupee body with gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, few patches on kid body. Marks: B 5 S. Comments: French, Claude Blampoix, circa 1857, who deposed the use of enamel eyes in dolls in 1855. Value Points: rarely found signature model with early enamel eyes, lovely expression and bisque, distinctive neck jointing system.
26" (66 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, rose blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils, closed mouth with shaded lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 12 (and artist checkmarks on head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1886. Value Points: wearing original (frail) Jumeau couturier costume with beautifully embroidered original inlay ribbon bands, undergarments, Jumeau socks and leather shoes signed Bebe Jumeau Paris Depose 12, and presented in original labeled Jumeau box.
22" (56 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, delicately painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid gusset-jointed poupee body. Condition: generally excellent, few body patches. Comments: French, circa 1860. Value Points: wonderful antique gentleman's costume comprising woolen tweed suit, black woolen vest, shirt, tie, pocket watch, top hat, and shoes.
9" (23 cm.) Amber-tinted bisque swivel head, small brown glass sleep eyes, black feathered brows, painted lashes, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, four teeth, black human hair, loop-jointed bisque limbs on bisque baby torso with amber complexion. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 17 P 8 1/2. Comments: Germany, circa 1910. Value Points: very rare all-bisque character model with expressive features, lovely complexion, antique silk costume including embroidered silk jacket, rare larger size.
20" (51 cm.) Composition swivel head on composition shoulderplate, very plump face, hazel sleep and "flirty" eyes, human hair lashes, open mouth with double row of teeth, impressed dimples, blonde mohair wig in ringlet curls, muslin torso and upper legs, composition plump baby arms and lower legs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Shirley Temple (head). Comments: Ideal, mid-1940s, the baby model of Shirley at 2 years of age was made in six sizes by Ideal. Value Points: beautiful expression and hair, wearing original (tagged Ideal) organdy baby dress, ruffled bonnet, undergarments, shoes and socks. Value Points: well-preserved doll, from the private collection of Shirley Temple, originally presented in the auction book Love, Shirley Temple. Included is photograph of young Shirley holding the doll, and certificate of authenticity from original auction.
18" (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, lightly feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig, muslin stitch-jointed body, bisque lower arms, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: lovely delicate bisque and fine painting, original body and antique costume.
19" (48 cm.) Solid domed bisque shoulderhead with slender facial modeling, blue glass enamel inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner encircles the eye cut, painted lashes, brushstroked and multi-feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line and defined space between the teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, kid gusset-jointed body with shapely torso, bisque forearms, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, left kid upper arm restored. Marks: 920. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: rare model with beautiful expression, artistic painting on delicate complexion.
16" (40 cm.) Wax over paper mache shoulderplate with plump rounded face, tiny blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig of lavish length, polished chintz body with paper mache arms and lower legs, black painted heeled ankle boots with gilt edging and buttons. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: attributed to Dressel from their series of "Staatsdamen" (society ladies), circa 1875. Value Points: the doll is wearing outstanding original gown of purple velvet and quilted ivory satin, trimmed with lace, tulle ruffle at the neckline, and velvet bows.
3 1/2" (9 cm.) l. sofa. Of lightwood with fancily spindled legs and pedestal, the furnishings are covered with dark lithographed paper having gold scrolling accents to simulate gilded carving, and include two-drawer chest with attached faux clock at the back, hanging mirror, sofa, pedestal round table, rectangular side table and two side chairs. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1885.
16" (41 cm.) Bisque socket head with square-cut shape of jaw lending a character expression, painted large blue eyes with upper-glancing expression, thick black upper eyeliner, white lower eyeliner, angled feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, impressed cheek dimples, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, nicely costumed. Condition generally excellent. Marks: 520 4 K&H (in banner). Comments: Kley and Hahn, circa 1910. Value Points: especially fine sculpting of cheek dimples, artistic painting of eyes, original body and body finish.
18" (46 cm.) All composition with brown complexion, painted brown side-glancing eyes, closed mouth with four painted upper teeth, black yarn hair. Condition: very fine professional restoration. Comments: Ideal, circa 1937. Value Points: the doll portrays Shirley Temple in her role of a young Hawaiian girl as appearing in the 1937 film "Hurricane".
8" (20 cm.) h. people. Featured are seven circus performers including one bisque head lady Bareback Rider with sculpted hair, and five wooden head performers including Lion Tamer, Hobo, Ringmaster, and three Clowns, each with original finish and each wearing original costumes. Along with six painted eye circus animals including lion with carved mane, dappled horse with balance platform, brown horse with carved mane and saddlery, elephant, zebra and hippopotamus. Very good to excellent, each with original painted finish, two clowns very worn. American, Humpty Dumpty Circus performers and animals, circa 1910.
6 1/2" (17 cm.) An all-bisque Peek-A-Boo boy is depicted seated in a yellow wheeled cart, being pulled by a grey Peek-A-Boo donkey with side-glancing eyes, the little boy with textured hat and pants. Condition: generally excellent except one horn missing. Comments: Shafer & Vater from Peek-A-Boo series designed by British artist Chloe Preston, circa 1925. Value Points: rare model to find, designed for use as candy container.
13" (33 cm.) The maple wood doll chair with faux-bamboo carving has fancy spindle and legs, and woven rush seat. Excellent condition. French, circa 1885.
4 1/2" (11 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead, black sculpted short hair drawn with feathered tendrils framing the forehead, painted blue eyes, black single stroke brows and upper eyeliner, closed mouth, wooden torso with shapely waist, wooden upper arms and legs with dowel-jointing, porcelain lower arms and legs, painted black flat shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1850. Value Points: rare to find miniature doll, presented in oval bentwood box.
17" (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted facial features, brown eyes with thick black upper eyeliner and modeled eye lids, accented nostrils, closed mouth with wistful expression, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique mariner costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R 101 43. Comments: Kammer & Reinhardt, "Peter" from the firm's art character series of 1909. Value Points: rarer brown-eyed version enhanced by very fine quality of bisque and painting, original wig, original body and body finish.
9" (23 cm.) One-piece bisque head and torso, nearly solid rounded dome head, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, accent line between the slightly-smiling lips, brunette mohair wig, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted blue stockings and brown one-strap heeled shoes, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1885. Value Points: lovely gentle expression on the larger all-bisque.
18" (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, lushly painted lashes and delicately feathered brows, mauve blushed eyeshadow, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French all wooden fully articulated body with loose ball-joints at elbows and knees, jointed wrists. Condition: generally excellent, body finish original albeit scuffed. Marks: Depose E 7 J. Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1883. Value Points: gorgeous bisque bebe with dramatic eyes enhanced by mauve blushing, rare original wooden articulated body.
28" (71 cm.) Bisque socket head with very full lower cheeks, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented eye corners, closed mouth with shaded and accented nostrils, separately-modeled pierced ears, brunette hand-tied human hair wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, beautiful antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 13 (head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1884, from specially commissioned model for his firm from the celebrated French sculptor Carrier-Belleuse. Value Points: an especially beautiful example of the beloved wistful-faced bebe has choicest bisque, complexion and painting, original body and body finish.
16" (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass spiral-threaded eyes with darker outer rims, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, slightly-open mouth with outlined lips, two square-cut upper teeth, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 8 (head) Excelsior (body). Comments: Germany, Kestner, circa 1890. Value Points: all-original doll with original wig, body, body finish and wearing beautiful factory-original dress with matching bonnet, undergarments, shoes and stockings.
16" (41 cm.) The reclining dog is covered with lush curly white mohair over firm hollow form, with brown glass eyes, swivel head, painted detail of eye liner, nose tip and mouth, upright ears, long fluffy tail, gold silk ribbon at throat. Excellent condition. French, circa 1890.
14" (36 cm.) Rose-tinted poured wax shoulderhead, delicate brunette attached hair in soft ringlet curls, tiny blue glass inset eyes, tinted details of brows and lips, softly-stuffed muslin body, wax lower limbs, painted black ankle boots with red lacing. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: English, circa 1865. Value Points: the doll is wearing original turquoise silk gown with black velvet trim, undergarments, and bonnet with unusual decorations. $900/1100
12" (30 cm.) Felt swivel head with center seam, stitched ears, stitched-on blue cap with red trim, black bead eyes, painted facial features, jointed shoulders and hips, shapely legs, wearing original stitched-on wool felt uniform with red thread trim and metal buttons, metal epaulets, metal sword, leather oversized shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, Steiff, circa 1915, from a series of soldiers, Kaiser's Marines, the model represented a Chevauleger. Value Points: very fresh colors on the rare and wonderfully preserved doll.
5" (13 cm.) h. 7" width. A bisque figural group features two Peek-A-Boo children including golfer with fitted cap, checkered pants, green jacket and tie, posed with golf club, and standing alongside a clock, in front of which is posed a Peek-A-Boo Girl with painted green cap and shirt, and a brown Dinkie Dog; all three characters have classic "O"-shaped googly eyes. The clock is set in a bisque form with brass frame around the clock face. Condition: generally excellent, clock needs adjustment. Marks: 6439 (incised) Made in Germany (clock). Comments; Germany, from original designs by British artist Chloe Preston, circa 1925. Value Points: rare three-figure vignette.
3 1/2" (9 cm.) The oval porcelain vase with glazed brown finish features a design of two little Peek-A-Boo girls seated and playing with their dolls, with colorful costumes in a variety of patterns and colors, and Dinkie Dog seated alongside. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1925, from original Chloe Preston designs. Value Points: unusual detail of tiny dolls.
15" (38 cm.) All-cloth doll with pressed and oil-painted facial features and brown hair which is pulled away from her face, behind her separately-stitched ears, into a tightly-coiled chignon at the back of her head, painted complexion and facial features including narrow blue eyes, white eye dots, black upper eyeliner, curly upper lashes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, and with original body with sateen torso cover having defined bosom, stitch-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Martha Chase, circa 1910, from her series of storybook characters. Value Points: perfectly-preserved doll, separately-stitched ears, fine original finish, antique costume.
11" (28 cm.) All latex-composition with amber-tinted complexion, socket head, painted facial features, very dark grey/blue painted eyes, black and brown upper eyeliner, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, black human hair, jointing at shoulders and hips, wearing original organdy dress with embroidered flower on front panel, undergarments. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: DC P-11. Comments: Dewees Cochran, American NIADA.
15" (38 cm.) Pink tinted porcelain shoulderhead with plump face, painted blue downcast eyes with thick black upper eyeliner, painted all-around delicate lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, unpierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, early French pink kid poupee body with gusset-jointing at hips, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, body very sturdy although not typical Rohmer model. Comments: French, attributed to Madame Rohmer, circa 1860. Value Points: early model with very fine quality of porcelain.
12" (30 cm.) The wooden rocking chair with natural finish on frame is accented with lithographed paper designs on seat and back slats in rich vivid colors. Excellent condition. American, circa 1890.
10" (25 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, brunette mohair wig, stretched-kid-over-wooden body with dowel jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, bisque lower arms. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, attributed to Simon and Halbig, circa 1880. Value Points: petite lady with most dainty and lovely features and complexion, rare body, perfect bisque hands, lovely antique gown, undergarments, leather ankle boots.
17" (43 cm.) l. including horse. 9"h. 4 1/2"w. The tin-sided wooden-framed milk wagon with open doors and windows on the sides has original orange finish with red-pencil-striped edging on yellow panel, resting upon colorful painted wooden wheels and pulled by a wooden flat-dimensional horse with painted harness. The wagon is brightly lettered "City Dairy". Excellent condition. American, attributed to Rich Toy Co., circa 1935.
19" (48 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass inset eyes with dark iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, arched brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupee body with shapely torso, gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Pierre-Francois Jumeau, circa 1875. Value Points: the very choice poupee combines exquisite bisque, complexion and painting of features with perfectly-preserved original body.
20" (51 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, brown sculpted hair waved across the forehead in boyish fashion, blue glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, brushstroked feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, accented lips, two porcelain teeth, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: BSW (in heart) 2048 4 1/2. Comments: Bruno Schmidt, circa 1912. Value Points: fine luminous bisque and painting on the handsome lad, wearing antique sailor costume with anchor-embroidered handkerchief, saddle shoes.
11" (28 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead with delicately tinted complexion, brown sculpted hair waved loosely away from face into large rolled curls at back of head and topped by a glazed black hair bow, painted blue eyes with dark outline, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, muslin stitch-jointed body, bisque lower arms and legs, painted ankle boots with black tips, antique muslin gown with soutache embroidery, undergarments. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1870. Value Points: rarity factors on the beautiful early model include brown hair, sculpted hair bow, unusual boots and lovely early costume.
37" (94 cm.) l. x 15"h. x 16"d. The open front wooden school with especially well-made original wooden walls has lithographed tile floor and original furnishings, comprising three wide desk and bench combinations, teacher's desk and chair, hanging framed slate board on side and back walls, hanging coat rack, a pair of wooden framed slate boards as easels, and various decorative objects including framed images of heroes. Excellent condition. Germany, early 1900s.
13" (33 cm.) Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, light amber-tinted complexion, narrow brown glass eyes, painted short dark curly lashes, high arched feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils of tiny rounded nose, closed mouth with downcast lips and thick center accent line, pierced ears, black mohair wig, amber-tinted Sonneberg composition and wooden fully jointed body with unusual painted red slippers with upturned toes, original costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 220. Comments: Sonneberg, Bahr and Proschild from their 200 series, circa 1885. Value Points: rare model with superbly expressive features, flawless bisque, rare original body.
14" (36 cm.) Bisque socket head with very full cheeks, pale blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading and dark iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, lightly feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, defined space between the pale outlined lips, pierced ears, original blonde lambswool wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 6 (incised) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, early period portrait model, circa 1878. Value Points: beautifully preserved bebe with finest quality of bisque and painting, original body and body finish, lovely original costume.
7" (18 cm.) A cardboard box with color lithographed design on the lid depicting Dinkie Dog in three different colors is designed as a bowling game; the directions are cited on inside lid. Condition: good, one dog leg missing. Marks: made at the Spear Works Bavaria Designed in England. Comments: circa 1925, from original designs of Chloe Preston. Value Points: amusing simple table top game.
6" (15 cm.) The blue cast iron cart with pair of yellow spoke wheels and raised lettering "Milk" on the side is being pulled by original attached black cast iron horse in prancing position. Excellent condition. American, end-1800s.
21" (53 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head with modeled hair, tiny blue glass squinting eyes, painted brown lashes and angled brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth modeled as though open in wide crying expression with detailed tongue, shaded lips, row of beaded teeth above, and two beaded teeth below, French composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 233 Paris 8. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1915, from their character series. Value Points: one of the rarer models from the firm's art character series, with excellent detail of modeling.
12" (30 cm.) Amber-tinted bisque socket head of cheerful child, brown glass sleep eyes in half moon shape, black painted curly lashes, black brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, shaded and outlined lips, two porcelain upper teeth, black mohair bobbed wig with long attached queue, amber-tinted composition body, silk costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F made in Germany 10 JDK 243. Comments: Kestner, circa 1912, the doll was presented by the Gump's Department Store of San Francisco in original costume created in their workshops. Value Points: rare portrait model of Chinese baby with finest amber-tinted complexion, original wig, original body and body finish, and wearing elaborate original silk costume including bead and tassel trimmed cap from Gump's. $1800/2300
9" (23 cm.) h. doll. 11" x 13" box. Arranged, unplayed with, within its original presentation box is a bisque head doll with glass inset eyes, painted lashes, open mouth, tiny teeth, blonde mohair wig, muslin body, bisque lower limbs, wearing original country style shepherdess costume, along with six paper mache lambs with fleecy flannel coats. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1890.
14" (36 cm.) All wooden, carved socket head, painted blue eyes with white eye dots, single stroke upper eyeliner, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blonde mohair tacked-on wig, all-wooden spring-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, original finish is well preserved, original wig is cut. Marks: Schoenhut Doll, Pat. Jan,17, '11 USA & Foreign Countries. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1917. Value Points: original finish is smoothly preserved, wearing unusual embroidered folklore costume.
6" (15 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead, brown sculpted hair, painted facial features, muslin stitch-jointed body, bisque lower limbs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1890. Value Points: wearing original governess costume and cap, and carrying tiny bisque baby.
9" (23 cm.) h. 5"w. bed. The lightwood furnishings with white original painted finish accented by gilt paper edging and decoupage of floral designs include day bed with lavish original canopy fitted with yellow satin drapery and cover, mirrored door armoire, three drawer chest, oval pedestal table, and two arm chairs and two side chairs with yellow satin upholstery. Excellent condition. French, circa 1890, Victor Bolant, successor to Badeuille firm, specializing in miniature room settings and miniature furniture in deluxe style.
13" (33 cm.) Bisque socket head portraying adult man with sculpted and painted grey hair and thick moustache, grey glass inset eyes, painted dark lashes, thick brown brows, aquiline nose, accented eye corners, composition and wooden fully jointed body, painted black boots. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: D p. Comments: Cuno and Otto Dressel from their series of American hero doll of the late 19th century, the figure portrays Admiral Dewey of Spanish-American War, circa 1895. Value Points: rare model has choice sculpting and bisque, original body and original blue wool costume with brass buttons, braid, and sword.
13" (33 cm.) (excluding hat). Bisque socket head with distinctively-sculpted features inspired by the illustrations of Thomas Nast, brown glass eyes, thick brushstroked grey brows, deeply-incised age lines with red outlines, very pronounced nose, jutting chin, closed mouth, brunette human hair, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S 1 Germany. Comments: Cuno and Otto Dressel from a series of American historical heroes, circa 1890s. Value Points: factory original, wearing classic stars and stripes costume including hat.
30" (76 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted dark curly lashes, dark eyeliner, brushstroked brows with feathered detail, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 117 76. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, their 117 model, named "Mein Susser Liebling" (my sweet darling) was introduced in 1912 as a bridge between the classic pretty dolly and the new art character models. Value Points: a premiere example of the desirable wistful faced child in fine large size with beautiful bisque and painting, original body, wearing antique navy sailor costume, argyle socks, leather shoes. Ex-Collection Puppen & Spielzeug Museum of Vienna.
25" (64 cm.) Pink-tinted bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and fringed brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with downcast pouty lips, accent line between the lips, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 7246 11 Heubach (sunburst mark) Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912. Value Points: rare model in wonderful large size, excellent quality of bisque with lustrous patina, wonderful antique costume of young boy of the 1912 era.
10" (25 cm.) Bisque socket head with very full lower face and delicate pale bisque, large blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, 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: 1/EJ (head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: French, Emile Jumeau, circa 1882, the earliest version of the EJ model, made for a very short time only. Value Points: very dear bebe with transfixing eyes, very fine pale complexion and painting, original body and body finish.
13" (33 cm.) Solid domed bisque shoulderhead with sculpted short black hair, painted facial features, cobalt blue eyes with black eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, kid hand-stitched slender body. Condition: generally excellent, retouch to hair at back of head. Comments: attributed to Gaultier, circa 1865. Value Points: early painted-eye poupee model has original body and wears wonderful silk and brocade gentleman's suit, leather boots, silk top hat.
10" (25 cm.) Solid domed amber-tinted bisque socket head, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, downcast lips, pierced ears, black human hair, composition and wooden fully-jointed body, antique silk costume with embroidered jacket. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 220. Comments: Bahr and Proschild, circa 1890. Value Points: very beautiful model with choice amber-tinted bisque.
6 1/2" (17 cm.) The blue cast iron cart with pair of yellow spoke wheels and raised lettering "Milk" on the side carries a case of wooden milk bottles and is being pulled by original attached black cast iron horse in prancing position. Excellent condition. American, end-1800s.
14" (36 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head with very plump cheeks and downcast expression, light brown sculpted boyish hair with forelock curl, brown glass sleep eyes, lightly painted brows and lashes, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with downcast expression, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing, antique costume includes embroidered velvet vest, and leather buckle shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R 115 S&H. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912, their model marketed as "Phillip". Value Points: very choice quality of sculpting enhanced by fine glazed highlights on hair and complexion, original toddler body with great costume.
7 1/2" (19 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, long painted lashes, brushstroked and lightly-feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, early body retouch. Marks: (artist checkmarks on head). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1885. Value Points: very rare tiniest size of the bebe has wonderful expression and painting, lovely antique costume. Ex-Collection Sandy Kralovetz.
12" (30 cm.) All-cloth doll with pressed and oil-painted facial features, complexion and hair, thick impasto-style painted short blonde curly hair, rosy cheeks, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, stitch-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, sateen body cover, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Martha Chase, circa 1900. Value Points: rare smaller size, fine original finish on face and hair.
19" (48 cm.) l. overall. 9 1/2"h. x 6"w. The wooden wagon with cut-outs at sides and back has original black painted finish which is richly decorated with Sheffield Farms lettering on both sides and the roof and with "certified milk" and "grade A milk" on the front and back, with slatted wooden interior floor, metal step down, and wooden wheels with painted spokes and is being pulled by a wooden flat-dimensional horse with hinged legs and painted harness, attached to wooden pulls. Along with unusual metal milk carrier and six glass milk bottles with raised lettering of Sheffield. Describing itself as "the National Dairy Milk" the firm was actually located at 524 W. 57th Street and was one of largest milk suppliers in New York City. Excellent condition. Circa 1925.
4" (10 cm.) All bisque with brown complexion, swivel head, black glass inset eyes, black painted brows and lashes, closed mouth with coral-painted lips, black fleecy hair, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, bare feet, pretty antique silk costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Kestner, circa 1890. Value Points: rare model with most endearing expression.
12" (30 cm.) l. 8" h. A bisque headed boy with brown glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with richly accented lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair, carton torso and legs posed in seated position, bisque forearms, is posed seated upon a paper mache log with wooden bark finish, decorated with branches and leaves. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: P 3 (and artist checkmarks). Comments: French, circa 1890, the boy wears original brown velvet hunting costume, boots, felt hat, and carries rifle with embossed brass handle. The log is hollow and is lined with a green silk candy sack whose drawstring top protrudes from the side of the log. Value Points: luxury and imaginative candy box produced for prestigious French candy store, in fine original condition, with closed mouth bisque head by Jumeau.
14" (36 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and lightly-feathered brows, accented nostrils, tiny closed mouth with center accent line, unpierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, shapely kid poupee body with gusset-jointing at knees, lovely antique mauve and purple silk ensemble, undergarments, leather shoes, bonnet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose (front shoulderplate) Bru Jne et Cie No.1 (back shoulderplate) Brevete SGDG (torso stamp). Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1860. Value Points: rare signed early poupee with original head and body, especially fine detail of modeling around the eyes and chin.
11" (28 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, tiny 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. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: rare body, perfect bisque hands and feet, beautiful face.
12" (30 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead, blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth with slightly parted lips, four tiny teeth, blonde mohair wig, muslin stitch-jointed body with bisque forearms. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 167 K (bell symbol). Comments: Kling, circa 1890. Value Points: pretty child with original body, wig, and perfectly preserved original folklore costume.
4 1/2" (11 cm.) l. sofa. The light maplewood dollhouse furnishings with fine natural finish and tiny silver metal knobs include an octagon-shaped pedestal table with stencil pattern on top, buffet, dresser with attached mirror, night stand, coat hanger, bed with canopy headboard and original fittings, and matching sofa and four side chairs with original upholstery and green fringe trim. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1890.
10" (25 cm.) All-felt doll with composition mask face, large blue glass side-glancing googly eyes, dark smokey eyeliner, shaded brows with ochre tinted edges, tiny button-shaped nose, tiny impish smile, brunette mohair curly wig, jointed at shoulders and hips, wearing costume, socks, shoes, woven bonnet. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: the doll was marketed as "Hug Me, Kiddies", circa 1925. Value Points: delightful imp has original costume and excellent original finish.
22" (56 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, plump cheeks and throat, small blue glass enamel inset eyes with spiral threading and pronounced black pupils, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, rose-blushed eye shadow, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde lambswool wig over cork pate, French kid bebe body with plump limbs, gusset-jointing at hips and knees, bisque lower arms and hands, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, left forefinger restored, body especially sturdy and clean. Marks: 7 (left shoulder). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, his premiere bebe known as Bebe Brevete, circa 1878. Value Points: beautiful gentle-faced bebe with lovely bisque and painting, original body.
12" (30 cm.) overall. Standing upon a wooden platform with metal spoked wheels is a bisque head doll with blue glass eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, brunette mohair wig, carton torso and legs, painted Dutch style shoes, bisque forearms, farm boy costume, and holding a pitchfork and basket of flowers. In front of the boy is a grassy mound with appliqued flowers and fruits, centered by an, admittedly oversized hummingbird. When the toy is pulled along, the boy turns his head side to side and waves the pitchfork as though to scare away the bird, which flits back and forth, pecking at the growing food in the farmer's garden. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1890, a series of amusing mechanical vignette toys were created by one firm, as yet unidentified, but all with identical platforms and mechanical systems. Value Points: delightful and well-preserved early toy.
3" (8 cm.) The soft kidskin bound volumes with gilt lettering of volume name and author were presented by Knickerbocker Leather and Novelty of New York, early 1900s. The books are in overall good condition and rare to find.
8" (20 cm.) Bisque socket head with brown complexion, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four very tiny porcelain teeth, black mohair wig, brown composition fully-jointed body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: A Paris (head) Bebe Le Parisienne Steiner (body stamp). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1890. Value Points: rare flawless complexion with original matching body complexion, original body and body finish, rare tiny size.
18" (46 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead with plump facial shape and delicate pink-tinted complexion, cobalt blue glass enamel eyes, black eyeliner, lightly fringed lashes and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented full lips, unpierced ears, blonde lambswool wig over cork pate, softly stuffed kid poupee body with gusset-jointing at hips and knees, porcelain arms to above the elbows, sculpted curled fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Leontine Rohmer, circa 1860. Value Points: fine luminous porcelain accented by brilliant eyes, beautifully sculpted hands, fine antique costume.
10" (25 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, sculpted topknot and forelock curls above each ear, blue glass side-glancing googly eyes, tiny nose, closed mouth with impish smile, composition five-piece toddler body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 240 0. Comments: Marseille, circa 1915. Value Points: delightful expression of the little imp with uniquely-designed body, excellent bisque and painting.
18" (46 cm.) Paper mache socket head, painted facial features, brown eyes with black outline, feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth with row of teeth, dimpled chin, brunette mohair wig, five-piece paper mache body. Condition: very good, original finish with typical scuffs. Comments: French, circa 1910, the bazaar-quality doll wears his original Scout costume including linen shirt, velvet pants, stockings, laced shoes, blue scarf, belt with attached bell and rope, and cap. Value Points: rare-to-find doll with original costume.
12" (30 cm.) All-cloth doll with pressed and oil painted facial features, blonde impasto hair with curly locks around the forehead, shaded blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, painted curly upper lashes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, stitched-on ears, sateen body, oil-painted lower limbs with stitch-jointing. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Chase Stockinet Doll (and illustration of doll head stamp on torso). Comments: Martha Chase, circa 1900. Value Points: fine original painting with especially lovely painting of eyes.
44" (112 cm.) h. x 48"l. x 26"d. The all-wooden house with heavily-shingled and gabled Gothic appearance features six large rooms plus two attic rooms; the attic rooms access from hinged lifting roof panels, and rest upon a flat wooden platform with two sets of front steps. There are two front doors and a multitude of windows on all four sides of the house which are all neatly framed, and the windows are all hung on the interior with original curtains. The house roof is shingled in distinctive chamfered manner, and similar architectural accents highlight the house all over. The interior has mostly original wall and ceiling papers, interior doors which are paneled on both sides, and an extraordinary feature of floor decoration. Each floor appears to be an elaborate parquet (each is different) but upon close inspection it is revealed that each floor is actually scored and painted to appear as parquet. The house is in excellent original condition. American, circa 1890. Background: The houses were named "Mystery Dolls Houses" by Flora Gill Jacobs, owner of the Washington Dolls' House and Toy Museum and author of several books about antique doll houses. Its earlier ownership is not known, but about 1966 it came into the possession of Jean Schramm, owner of the famous Enchanted Doll House of Manchester Center, Vermont, then passing into the collection of noted miniaturist Ann Meehan from 1988 until 2018, when it became a prized centerpiece in the collection of Dr. Robert Reyes of Laguna Woods, Ca. where it has resided, perfectly preserved until this day. According to Ann Meehan, noted dollhouse historian, who has seen about ten of these houses, each is different although of similar style of construction, and most were found to have originated in a small northern New England region near the Canadian border, although precise details are not known.
21" (53 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate with deeply defined modeling of features, blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, delicately-feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with hint of smile, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupee body with square-cut collarette, gusset-jointing at hips and knees, wooden arms with dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows and wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: I (head and shoulders). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1867, his early period smiling Bru model with original Bru body from depose of 1867. Value Points: rare early period of the smiling Bru with especially fine quality of modeling, choice bisque, rare original body, and wearing exquisite original blue silk gown, undergarments, leather boots.
12" (30 cm.) Bisque socket head with plump rounded face, large blue glass side-glancing googly eyes, dark eyeliner, painted side lashes, angled shaded brows, tiny button-shaped nose, closed mouth with watermelon-slice-shaped smile, blonde mohair curly wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, hands retouched. Marks: A made in Germany 10 JDK 221 Ges Gesch. Comments: Kestner, circa 1910. Value Points: very fine modeling, complexion, and artfully-painted googly features.
14" (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass eyes that sleep by lever mechanism at back of head, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate, Steiner composition fully-jointed body, original lace and ribbon trimmed chemise. Condition: generally excellent, finish on hands slightly rubbed. Marks: Sie C 0 (incised) J. Steiner SGDG Bourgouin, Succ. (red stamp) (and caduceus stamp on body). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1885. Value Points: most appealing petite bebe with rarer model of face, well-functioning sleep eyes with original Steiner signature, original body and body finish, choice bisque.
10" (25 cm.) Bisque socket head with unusual rounded square-jaw facial shape, sculpted light brown hair with coiled topknot, painted facial features, brown side-glancing eyes, painted upper lashes and black eyeliner, single-stroke brows, tiny button-shaped nose, unusual triangle-shaped mouth with outlined lips, five-piece paper mache body, painted shoes and socks, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Heubach (in square) 1 Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1915. Value Points: rare character with delightful whimsical expression, very fine bisque and painting.
17" (43 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump facial cheeks, painted brown eyes, incised and thick brown upper eyeliner, one-stroke tapered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full lips in downcast pouting expression, accent line and glazed highlights on lips, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R 114 43. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, from their art character series, the model marketed as "Hans". Value Points: especially fine quality of modeling and bisque, original wig, body, body finish and costume, rarer brown eyes.
22" (56 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, thick brushstroked brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with slightly smiling expression, shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate, Steiner composition fully-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Steiner Paris Fre C 13 (head) Le Petit Parisien Bebe Steiner (torso). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1885. Value Points: especially beautiful bisque and complexion with fine gleaming patina, enhanced by lovely painting of features, deep paperweight eyes, original body and body finish.
6" (15 cm.) Thick porcelain shoulderhead depicting slender-faced lady with strong elongated throat, pink-tinted complexion, sculpted brown hair drawn smoothly over her ears and captured in a loosely-coiled chignon at the back of her head, painted pale blue eyes, red upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, slightly-shaped bosom, six sew holes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (wavy blue lines and Denmark). Comments: Royal Copenhagen, from a series re-created by the Danish firm from their 19th century original models; only three models were re-presented between 1978-1983. Value Points: regal and beautifully modeled doll with most unusual midnight brown hair color.
15" (38 cm.) w. x 11"h. x 11"d. A five-paneled folding cardboard room has original wall-paper, paper border and matching paper wainscoting and floor, and is designed to be set-up within its storage box walls which serve as a structural form. The walls are hung with four early colored engravings with pressed paper frames, and there are three very ornate mirrors with pressed paper frames. There is a thickly beaded carpet with beaded fringe, and the room has its original furnishings of soft wood trimmed with delicate decoupage engravings and Dresden gilt paper edging. The set comprises a settee and four arm chairs with trapunto lavender silk upholstery, oval table, spinet piano, fernery with flowers, and fireplace with early engraving on the fire screen, ormolu mantel clock, and two potted plants. Excellent condition, some light frailty to upholstery. French, attributed to Louis Badeuille, circa 1865.
25" (64 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted facial features, shaded blue eyes with decorative glaze, thick black upper eyeliner, incised eyeliner, tapered one-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, shaded lips, blonde mohair wig in long ringlet curls, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique embroidered white cotton dress, undergarments, shoes and socks. Condition: generally excellent, few typical wig pulls. Marks: K*R 114 64. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1909. Value Points: very rare large size with exemplary modeling of bisque featuring sculpted eye crinkles, very full lips and cheeks, original body and body finish, finest quality of complexion and painting.
23" (57 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted facial features, shaded blue eyes with decorative glaze, thick black upper eyeliner, incised eyeliner, tapered one-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, shaded lips, brunette fleeced hair, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique boy's costume including blue velvet coat, britches, argyle socks, leather shoes and cap. Condition: generally excellent, few typical wig pulls. Marks: K*R 114 57. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1909. Value Points: wonderful large size allowing full expression of the pouty features, very full lips and impressed fret lines, choice bisque, original body and body finish, wonderful costume.
7" (18 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, blue glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth modeled as though open, sculpted lower teeth, blonde mohair wig, loop-jointing at shoulders and hips, bare feet, wonderful antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, tiniest pin flake on inside pointer finger left hand. Marks: 178 1 (and original Kestner crown and streamer paper label on torso). Comments: Kestner, circa 1915. Value Points: the rare model is virtually unknown in this all-bisque variation, very expressive features.
11" (28 cm.) Bisque socket head with solid dome, sculpted short brown curly hair with forelock curl, painted facial features, right eye is googly-styled glancing to the winking left eye, single-stroke brows are angled to match the eye expression, tiny button-shaped nose, closed mouth with whimsical grin, defined chin, composition and wooden Sonneberg jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1 Heubach (in square) 9141. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1915. Value Points: rare model with most endearing expression achieved by fine sculpting, intaglio detail on googly eye, tiny impressed mouth dimples.
19" (48 cm.) Pink-tinted bisque shoulderhead with sculpted short brown hair, painted intaglio eyes with white eye dots, red eyeliner, short feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth modeled as though open and laughing, defined tongue and two porcelain lower teeth, kid pin-jointed body, bisque lower arms, wearing antique sailor suit, socks, shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 8 Germany 6786 48. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912. Value Points: rarer model with especially fine detail of sculpting and painting defining the realistic and charming expression.
14" (36 cm.) Solid domed bisque shoulderhead, painted black hair with sculpted curl details around the forehead accented by feathering, deeply inset painted blue eyes with thick black eyeliner, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented center line, sturdy and original leather poupee body with gusset jointing, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1860. Value Points: rare painted hair poupee with unusual painting of facial features.
12" (30 cm.) All-bisque with one-piece bisque head and torso, loop-jointed arms with starfish-modeled hands, sculpted blonde topknot, forelock, and side curls, blue wings, large black side-glancing round eyes, dot brows, painted upper lashes, thin line smile of closed mouth. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: O'Neill (feet) (original paper labels on front and back torso). Comments: Germany, Kewpie, from original design by Rose O'Neill. Value Points: very rare grand 12" size of the all-bisque model with wonderful detail of blush, original paper labels.
5" (13 cm.) The porcelain jar which separates to form lid and base is in the shape of a golden brown Dinkie Dog, with green painted up-glancing eyes, tiny stuck-out tongue. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Dinkie Dog from original illustrations by British artist Chloe Preston, circa 1930. Value Points: whimsical design of the storybook pup.
5" (13 cm.) h. cupboard. German wooden dollhouse furnishings attributed to D.H. Wagner with gilt-accented ebony finish to simulate French Boulle inlay, comprising sofa with original black velvet upholstery and gilt paper edging, lady's secretary desk with marble top, marble top pedestal table and side chair. Along with gilt ormolu miniatures attributed to Erhard & Sohne comprising an unusual cabinet with hinged front door, small pedestal stand, rectangular side table, chair, and umbrella holder with two umbrellas. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1885.
9" (23 cm.) Solid domed bisque shoulderhead, blonde painted hair under blue painted cap, painted side-glancing googly eyes with surrounding sunburst lashes, "O"-shaped mouth, cloth body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 9288 (incised). Comments: Germany, from original designs by Chloe Preston, circa 1920.
19" (48 cm.) All wooden with carved socket head, painted brown eyes with defined eye dots, lightly tinted brows and upper eyeliner, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, original brunette tacked-on mohair bobbed wig, wooden spring-jointed body. Condition: significant chip of paint on forehead, otherwise excellent. Marks: Schoenhut Doll, Pat. Jan 17th, '11, USA & Foreign Countries. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1912, model 403. Value Points: wearing boy's denim suit which appears original, original Schoenhut stockings and shoes.
3 1/2" (9 cm.) Pink-tinted porcelain shoulderhead with sculpted light brown hair in tousled boyish fashion, modeled ears, painted tiny blue eyes, delicate red upper eyeliner and brows, closed mouth with center accent line, six sew holes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (wavy blue lines and Denmark). Comments: Royal Copenhagen, from a series re-created by the Danish firm from their 19th century original models; only three models were re-presented between 1978-1983. Value Points: rare-to-find porcelain doll head with finely rendered brown hair.
10" (25 cm.) The maplewood chair with bamboo-shaped spindled back and legs has original woven seat. Excellent condition. French, circa 1880.
17" (43 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, slightly-parted lips, four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig, muslin stitch-jointed body, bisque forearms. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, Kling, circa 1890. Value Points: especially pretty model with original wig and body, and wearing detailed original folklore costume.
9" (23 cm.) Felt head with pressed facial features, tiny black shoe-button eyes, pronounced nose, painted smiling lips, felt ears, stitched-on yellow velvet cap, and stitched-on felt jacket and velvet pants, oversized feet with yellow clogs; a hidden mechanism at back torso allows the gnome to nod yes or no. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, Schuco, 1930s. Value Points: amusing and colorful toy with well-functioning mechanism.
18" (46 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead of young girl with plump face, sculpted blonde hair in shoulder length curls beneath a sculpted Charlotte cap, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, muslin stitch-jointed body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 998 8. Comments: Germany, Alt, Beck & Gottschalk, circa 1875. Value Points: excellent detail of modeling especially of soft curls and folds of bonnet.
5 1/2" (14 cm.) Pink-tinted porcelain shoulderhead, perfectly oval face, black sculpted hair in centerpart, combed smoothly behind her ears and forming into finger curls falling on her back, wooden body with shapely waist, dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, porcelain lower arms and legs, painted red flat shoes, antique undergarments. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1850. Value Points: rarity factors including coiffure, pink tinting, and wooden articulated body.
24" (61 cm.) l. including horses. 4"h. 7"w. The flat bed wooden wagon with wooden spoked wheels is painted original red with yellow stenciling "American Milk Company" on both sides, and is being pulled by a double team of toy horses with flannel coats, leather harness, glass eyes and a double wheeled platform. The wagon is carrying six metal milk cans and has a driver's seat at the front. Excellent condition. American Toy Company, Baltimore who produced a series of similar wagons for other products including Old Time American Beer; this particular wagon was advertised in the 1919 Sears Roebuck catalog for $2.47.
3" (8 cm.) h. cup. The porcelain cup and saucer are decorated with colorful illustrations of Peek-A-Boo boys in WWI uniforms and scenes including "A Case for Blighty" in which bandaged soldier is carried off on a gurney, and "The Heavy Artillery" depicting two Dinkie Dogs pulling a launcher. Each image is signed Chloe Preston, and the pieces are signed Paragon China England, Peek-A-Boo series. Circa 1917, from early artwork by the British artist. Excellent condition.
18" (46 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, painted brown boyish hair with modeled forelock, small blue glass inset eyes, painted curly lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, slightly parted mouth with shaded lips, row of upper porcelain teeth, original French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 227 Paris 6. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1912. Value Points: especially fine sculpting of laughter crinkles around the eyes and cheek dimples enhanced by finest bisque.
21" (53 cm.) All carved wooden doll, socket head with very full cheeks punctuated by deeply carved dimples, intaglio carved brown eyes, black upper eyeliner, white eye dots, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with broad smile framed by carved laughter lines, row of carved teeth between the accented lips, tacked-on mohair wig, all-wooden spring-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, original finish with ding in left cheek, wig sparse. Marks: Schoenhut Doll. Pat. Jan. 17, '11 USA & Foreign Countries. Comments: Schoenhut, their model 303, circa 1912. Value Points: wonderful laughing expression on the rarely found model with carved teeth, dear smile, especially remarkable in this large size.
16" (41 cm.) Solid domed bisque head with flat-cut neck socket that accommodates to composition torso dowel, sculpted short brown bobbed hair and hands, brown glass side-glancing eyes, dark eyeliner, short curly hair, tinted brows, rounded button-shaped nose, "O"-shaped mouth with heart-shaped upper lip, two porcelain upper teeth, on American composition body of Patsy Joan by Effanbee. Condition: generally excellent, body may not be original but is correct in style and size. Marks: 127 Germany (head) Effanbee Patsy Joan (body). Comments: Marseille, circa 1930, the doll bears uncanny resemblance to Effanbee's Patsy model which market it attempted to re-capture. Value Points: rare doll with wonderful expression, original organdy pastel costume of 1930s child.
3" (8 cm.) All-bisque Peek-A-Boo girl with large side-glancing googly eyes and with textured blue helmet cap and striped dress is posed seated, her brown Dinkie Dog alongside. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Shafer & Vator from original designs by Chloe Preston, circa 1925. Value Points: the endearing pair are glancing shyly at each other in the amusing scene.
20" (51 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner encircles the eye cut, painted lashes, widely arched brushstroked brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth, defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: R 8 R. Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1890, the doll was specially commissioned for the mystery firm designated as R.R. Value Points: very lovely presence and quality of bisque, the doll wears a lovely antique costume and ruffled frou-frou bonnet.
14" (36 cm.) Each is all felt doll with swivel head, center facial seam with shaping seams at eye corners, pressed facial features, blue glass eyes, painted brows and lips of tiny mouth, pale blonde mohair wig, jointing at shoulders and hips, mitten hands. Condition: very good, boy has some moth holes at side of face. Comments: Steiff, circa 1912, from their art character series of dolls. Value Points: amusing expressions, wearing original red felt folklore style costume with white blouse, matching undergarments, shoes, socks, and cap.
29" (74 cm.) with horse, 12"h. 7 1/2"w. The very sturdy milk wagon with original cream, green and gilt painting has stenciled decorations and advertises Golden Pasture Farm Products, with very thick wooden spoked wheels and is being pulled by a solid wooden horse which propels forward on a cast iron wheel and has original label of Jacrim with horse image. Designed as a riding toy, the wagon has a steering handle on the roof by original label "Drive 'em Horse and Wagon, Jacrim, Boston". Curiously, the wagon has a stenciled sign "Danger" on the back gate. Excellent condition, original finish with minor rubs. Jacrim Mfg., Boston. mid-1920s.
9" (23 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lashes and brows, open mouth, two porcelain upper teeth, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition toddler body with side-hip jointing, starfish-shaped hands. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 126 23. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1915. Value Points: perfect mohair lashes, original wig, original body and original costume.
14" (36 cm.) All-wooden carved doll, with socket head, intaglio brown painted eyes, black upper eyeliner, white eye dots, tinted brows, accented nostrils of rounded tip nose, closed mouth modeled with pensive expression, original tacked-on brunette mohair wig, all-wooden spring-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Schoenhut Doll Pat. Jan.17, '11 USA & Foreign Country. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1912, model 308. Value Points: rare model with very expressive features achieved by finest carving, fine original finish and wig, rare 14" size.
9" (23 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, brown brushstroked boyish hair with topknot, narrow squinting painted blue eyes, single stroke brows, closed mouth modeled as though open and laughing, composition body jointed at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Heubach (in square) Germany. Comments: Germany, Gebruder Heubach, circa 1910. Value Points: wonderful laughing expression enhanced by fine gleaming patina of bisque.
14" (36 cm.) Solid domed wax shoulderhead doll, painted brown hair in soft delicate curls framing her forehead, tiny inset blue eyes, painted upper eyeliner and brows, closed mouth, kid stitch-jointed body, wax lower arms and legs, painted black ankle boots with red lacing. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: beautifully-preserved wax doll with daintily-painted hair, original body with distinctive painting of boots, and wearing original rose silk gown with matching bonnet and undergarments.
Each designed for 15"-17" poupee. Included is pressed cream flannel hat with ivory banding and bow with feather details, fully lined; woven hat with lace overlay and mauve silk ribbon streamers and floral accents, fully lined; and white woven hat upturned at back brim and decorated with silk ribbons and a grand white feather. Excellent condition. French, circa 1870.
14" (36 cm.) Porcelain swivel head with flat-cut neck socket on original shoulderplate, painted blue eyes with all-around eyeliner, painted upper lashes, arched feathered brows, closed mouth, unpierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, softly-stuffed kid poupee body with gusset-jointing at hips and knees, porcelain arms to above the elbows, cupped hands. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Mme Rohmer Brevete SGDG Paris (body). Comments: Leontine Rohmer, circa 1860. Value Points: rare early poupee with beautifully-painted features, original signed body with porcelain limbs, beautiful antique three-piece ensemble, undergarments, socks, shoes, leather purse with belt.
29" (74 cm.) h. x 25"w. x 15"d. The wooden two story dollhouse has painted exterior front detailing stonework and brick, glass windows, wooden front door, and an unusual second floor full width balcony with painted tin awnings and pierce-tin railings at the porch front. The interior has four large rooms, each with built-in fireplace, and the kitchen has additional built-in cupboards. Structurally excellent, the house has original painting throughout, albeit with typical rubs and fading. Mid-1800s.
6" (15 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, brunette mohair wig with attached floral coronet, cloth body, bisque lower limbs, painted black heeled ankle boots and stockings. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1885. Value Points: rare glass-eyed tiny dollhouse lady with original body and lovely embroidered antique costume.
11" (28 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump cheeks, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, rose blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body, cream and pink sailor style costume, cream kidskin shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1. Comments: Kestner, circa 1885. Value Points: very choice bisque, painting and modeling, original body and body finish, original wig and pate.
5" (13 cm.) The metal bookcase with elaborately-raised designs framing the front window door, and incised decorations at the side and back, is filled with thirteen miniature leather and paper bound story books with original publication dates of mid-1800s. Excellent condition.
13" (33 cm.) Pink tinted poured wax shoulderhead with deeply defined eye sockets, blue glass enamel inset eyes, lightly tinted brows, nostrils and lips of closed mouth, blonde hair inserted into scalp in delicate tendrils, softly stuffed muslin torso and upper limbs, pink tinted poured wax lower limbs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Hamley's, 64 Regent Street W (original stamp on torso and upper leg). Comments: British toy and doll wholesaler, Hamley, carried wax portrait dolls made by Pierotti, circa 1880; Hamley's was noted for quality luxury goods. Value Points: rare-to-find signed wax doll with gentle expression, original body, original multi-layered costume.
9" (23 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, ink-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; included is miniature French salon chair upon which she is seated.
10" (25 cm.) Bisque socket head with highly characterized features portraying adult man, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, prominent nose, closed mouth in wide smile, large ears, jutting chin, white mohair wig, composition and wooden fully jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, few finger chips. Marks: S 3 Germany. Comments: Cuno and Otto Dressel, circa 1900, from their series of historical American figures, the doll was presented from the factory representing either Uncle Sam or Farmer. Value Points: all original costume and presentation of the historical doll.
11" (28 cm.) Bisque socket head with sculpted wrinkles, frown lines and large red warts, black glass inset eyes, sculpted hook nose, closed mouth with sculpted crooked teeth, mohair wig, Sonneberg composition five-piece body with painted black boots. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Hexe 12/0. Comments: Dressel, circa 1890. Value Points: rare model with uniquely sculpted "witch" features, original costume.
11" (28 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, short brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SH 3 949. Comments: Simon & Halbig, circa 1885. Value Points: especially pretty closed mouth doll in diminutive size, original body and body finish, wearing original well-detailed folklore costume and bonnet, and is preserved in impeccable original condition.
14" (36 cm.) Solid domed bisque shoulderhead with sculpted short brown hair with detailed comb marks and forehead curls, painted blue down-glancing eyes with thick upper eyeliner and painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, kid poupee body with slender shaping, stitched and separated fingers, wearing antique gentleman's costume (some moth holes) with wonderful embroidered silk vest. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 3. Comments: attributed to Barrois, circa 1870, a nearly identical model is shown in The Encyclopedia of French Dolls by Theimer, page 50. Value Points: rare to find poupee with especially fine detail of hair sculpting.
14" (36 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, light mauve eye shadow, lightly feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, ears pierced into head, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French wooden fully-articulated body with dowel jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, jointed wrists and ball-swivel waist. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1867, attributed to Leon Casimir Bru having his distinctive deposed wooden body of 1878. Value Points: lovely wide-eyed early poupee with very fine bisque, wooden articulated body, and lovely antique costume.
18" (46 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead with very plump rounded face, brown sculpted short hair with very full bangs captured under a fitted red cap with black ribbon ties and bow at back of head, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brown brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, kid body with gusset jointing, bisque lower arms, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, body has some minor kid patching. Comments: Germany, circa 1875, attributed to Alt, Beck and Gottschalk. Value Points: rarity factors include brown hair, unusual red cap with decorative bows.
27" (69 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with darker iris rims, dark eyeliner, delicately painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with shaded lips, separately-modeled pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid poupee body with shapely torso, gusset jointing at hips, knees, and elbows, wearing lovely white pique gown with soutache embroidery. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Pierre-Francois Jumeau, circa 1870. Value Points: exceptionally beautiful example of the early portrait poupee, with finest bisque and subtle complexion blush on very delicate complexion.
25" (64 cm.) Pink tinted bisque socket head, large blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, incised eyeliner, feathered brows, accented nostrils of rounded nose, open mouth, shaded and accented lips, impressed dimple in center of bottom lip, four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 5689 12 Heubach (sunburst) Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912. Value Points: rare model especially in this large size, complemented by choicest bisque, sculpting and painting, original body finish, lovely antique dotted Swiss costume.
6" (15 cm.) and 8". Each has hard composition head with painted complexion, moustache, hair or bald pate, and facial features highlighted by large "O"-shaped eyes, metal body with ball-bearing jointing allowing infinite articulation, composition hands and feet. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Bucherer, Swiss, early 20th century, depicting the beloved characters Mutt and Jeff from the U.S. comic strip. Value Points: rare and amusing figures in well-preserved condition including original costumes.
12" (30 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, very plump cheeks and chin, brown paperweight eyes, painted lashes, widely brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the accented lips, pierced ears, pale blonde lambswool wig, cork pate, French kid bebe body with gusset-jointing, bisque forearms. Condition: generally excellent, very sturdy original body. Marks: (circle/dot symbol on head) Bru Jne No. 2 (shoulderplate). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1882. Value Points: very beautiful petite model with rich brown eyes, fine quality of bisque and painting, especially sturdy original body and perfect bisque hands, lovely antique costume.
13" (33 cm.) All felt doll with swivel head, center facial seam, shaping seams at eye corners, pressed facial features, blue glass eyes, painted brows and lips of tiny mouth, pale blonde mohair wig, jointing at shoulders and hips, mitten hands. Condition: good, felt somewhat darkened, few moth holes on left leg. Comments: Steiff, circa 1912, from their art character series of dolls. Value Points: amusing expression is well achieved on the urchin boy.
11" (28 cm.) Bisque socket head with incised age wrinkles and furrowed brows, black glass enamel inset eyes, long hook nose, closed mouth, high cheekbones, thickly painted brows, white mohair long flowing wig, moustache, five-piece paper mache body, painted boots, original costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: X Old Rip 12/0. Comments: Dressel, circa 1890. Value Points: rare character story book figure with distinctively sculpted features, original wig, beard, and costume.
14" (36 cm.) h. x 9"w. x 7"d. The two story dollhouse with lithographed front to simulate brick, has four open windows at the front with upper paned section, two hinged front doors and a second floor balcony; a potted holiday feather tree with tin candle holders is attached to the side of porch, and there is a gable roof facade. The front wall opens to reveal two rooms with original floor and wall lithographed papers, and with original window curtains. Good condition, original unrestored condition. The underside has pencil script marking "6722". Germany, Moritz Gottschalk, circa 1900.
33" (84 cm.) h. x 27"w. x 15"d. The wooden dollhouse features two interior floors which access from hinged front wall, as well as two attic rooms; the house is constructed in three stackable separate levels and the attic top floor has a beautiful angled mansard roof with a double window flanked by two single windows, and two chimneys. The house exterior has a front door below a second floor curved-front balcony with its own doorway, and there are double windows at each side of doorway. A stairwell centers the four lower rooms, and there are hinged doors between each room. Wall and floor papers appear original as do the curtains, the ceilings on upper floors are especially fine, and the kitchen has original built-in furnishings. The underside is stamped "Z 738/6 M H188/68". Excellent condition. Germany, Christian Hacker, circa 1880.
18" (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted blue upper-glancing eyes, thick black upper eyeliner, incised eyeliner, one-stroke brows, rounded nose with accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full shaded and accented lips, dimpled chin, blonde mohair bobbed wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique romper suit, leather ankle boots. Condition: generally excellent, few typical wig pulls. Marks: K*R 114 46. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1910, "Hans" from their art-character reform series. Value Points: especially fine quality of sculpting and wonderfully painted features, original wig, body, body finish.
16" (41 cm.) All wooden carved doll, socket head, intaglio painted brown eyes with pronounced large black pupils, white eye dots, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with wistful expression, blonde mohair bobbed wig, wooden spring-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Schoenhut Doll Pat. Jan. 17th 1911 USA. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1912, model 301. Value Points: well-sculpted details and fine original finish on the wistful-faced child.
18" (46 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, dark cobalt blue inset eyes, dark eyeliner, delicately painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, kid-over-wooden shapely poupee body with dowel-articulation at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, bisque lower arms with finely-sculpted fingers, lovely brown silk costume, bonnet, undergarments, heeled kidskin boots. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1867. Value Points: very beautiful poupee with choice bisque, rare wooden body and bisque hands.
19" (49 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted blue upper-glancing eyes, thick black upper eyeliner, incised eyeliner, one-stroke brows, rounded nose with accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full shaded and accented lips, dimpled chin, blonde mohair bobbed wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique schoolgirl costume. Condition: generally excellent, few typical wig pulls. Marks: K*R 114 49. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1910, "Gretchen" from their art-character reform series. Value Points: very fine modeling and definition of facial features, finest quality of bisque.
17" (43 cm.) One-piece carved wooden head to waist with modeled bosom, oval-shaped face and elongated throat, sculpted black hair arranged in a triple-coiled braided chignon at her crown and having painted detail of curls around each side of face and looped over her lightly-sculpted ears, painted blue downcast eyes, single stroke brows, feathered brows, closed mouth with center accent line, one-piece kid lower torso and legs, wooden feet, wooden lower arms and hands. Condition: generally excellent, some repair to kid body. Comments: Germany, circa 1820. Value Points: rare doll with exquisitely-sculpted and detailed hair, modeled bosom, unusual body construction, and wearing very fine early gown of the 1830 era. The doll has a blue ribbon award from 1997 UFDC convention. Ex-Collection June Ellen Lane.
12" (30 cm.) All cloth doll with pressed and oil-painted facial features, circular stitched crown, stitched ears, brown painted hair, painted brown eyes, very thick and long painted lashes and brows, outlined eyes, closed mouth, painted cheek blush, stitch-jointing at shoulders and hips, bare feet, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, few paint scuffs on hair. Marks: Mrs. S.S. Smith Manufacturer Roanoke, Ala. (body). Comments: Ella Smith, circa 1908. Value Points: charming American cloth doll in petite size with well-painted brown eyes, bare feet.
20" (51 cm.) Socket head with firmly pressed and oil-painted complexion and facial features, shaded blue/grey eyes, brown and black upper eyeliner, short stroke brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with pensive expression on lips, short blonde boyish wig, all-cloth slender body with stitch-jointed shoulders and disc-jointed legs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 28727 Kathe Kruse (left foot). Comments: Kathe Kruse, circa 1950. Value Points: fine original finish, wearing wonderful original Tyrolean costume with embroidered detail, woolen leggings with tassel edging, leather shoes.
14" (36 cm.) Bisque socket head with rounded facial modeling, blue glass side-glancing googly sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, single-stroke brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, tiny rounded nose, closed mouth with well-defined shaded lips, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 165-5. Comments: Hertel and Schwab for 1914, Strobel and Wilkin; the doll was inspired by the popular Campbell Kid designs of Grace Drayton, and was marketed as "Jubilee Doll" in honor of the firm's 50th anniversary. Value Points: the delightful googly has choice bisque and painting, antique romper costume.
39" (99 cm.) h. x 38"d. x 29"w. The grand dollhouse, with two stories plus attic rooms, is arranged upon a detachable floor platform. The house was designed that several children could have access play at the same time. The house front has curved fancy full-width porches at each level, and a dormer window with wide window box at the attic; steps lead to the lower porch and there are double front doors at each level, and windows with original painted glass panes. The interior is an intriguing arrangement with side entry having mail box, one side with two large open rooms, and the other side with an elaborate staircase with fancy landings. The roof line is multi-angled. Very good, professional restoration to exterior and interior. Germany, Moritz Gottschalk, circa 1922, the rare revolving house appeared in the 1922 Gottschalk catalog; a copy of the catalog reprint is included with the house.
18" (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded lips, heart-shaped upper lip, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate stamped "8", French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 8 (and artist checkmarks on head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1886. Value Points: very beautiful bebe with paperweight eyes of great depth, original body and body finish, stamped Jumeau wig, wearing original patterned rose silk couturier dress from the workshops of Ernestine Jumeau, along with bonnet, undergarments, leather shoes.
22" (56 cm.) Bisque socket head with very full cheeks, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, shaded nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded lips, separately modeled and pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Jumeau 10 (incised, head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (torso). Comments: Emile Jumeau, the deposed mark bebe was made for a very few years only, circa 1882. Value Points: very beautiful deep eyes enhanced by blush, shadow and eye liner, fine quality of bisque, original body and body finish and lovely antique lace dress, undergarments, cream kidskin shoes.
33" (84 cm.) l. x 14"h. x 15"d. The wooden dollhouse has two rooms with opening door between that has an etched glass window, each room with three-part window against the back wall and having original valance. The house has fancy columns at the front and original cream painted finish with gold accents. The wall and floor papers are original and a chandelier hangs in each room. The wooden furnishings, with original cream finish trimmed in gilt including a curio cabinet, desk with mirror, settee and two chairs, marble top table, two pedestals, and easel are by Paul Leonard, and there is additional other furnishings including grand piano and baby cradle. Of special note are two small bisque dolls in pink velvet costumes seated on bear rug, that were featured in the oil painting displayed on the easel. Accessories include ormolu-framed prints, and other wall hangings, attached tin fireplace, tin Maerklin parlor stove with profile of woman's head, Christmas tree, white bisque busts, ormolu tiered dessert plate, oil lamps, and an arrangement of frames, busts and figurines atop the grand piano. There are a bisque dollhouse lady and gentleman, he with rarer sculpted moustache. Excellent condition. Germany, Paul Leonard, circa 1900, a wonderful house with many accessories and activities. Ex-Collection de Kleine Wereld Museum.
8" (20 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head, blue glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, Steiner composition body with jointing at shoulders, elbows, and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Steiner Paris Fre C 4/0 (head) Bebe Le Parisien Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1884. Value Points: rare tiny size with original signed head and body, original blonde mohair wig with label "Articles de Paris Brevete SGDG 4/0", and wearing antique linen dress with cutwork trim, undergarments, stockings, shoes. Ex-Collection Madame Petyt.
15" (38 cm.) (not including hat). Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blonde lambswool wig and applied short beard, kid poupee body with gusset-jointing at hips. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1867, the doll is wearing red and black regimental parade uniform and has wonderful antique parade helmet with ink lettered label inside hat of General of Hussar regiment of 1808.
23" (97 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate with modeled bosom and shoulderblades, very plump cheeks and chin, almond-shaped blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted dark curly lashes, mauve-blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid very plump bebe body with gusset-jointing at hips and knees, curved upper arms, bisque lower arms with bisque hands, wearing ivory satin dress with fine lace collar, undergarments, leather shoes signed Bru Shoes, socks, woven French bonnet. Condition: generally excellent, left forefinger reglued on one point. Marks: Bru Jne 8 (head and shoulders). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, his first period Bru bebe, circa 1878. Value Points: exquisite beauty of the early bebe with endearing shy expression, flawless bisque with fine artistry of painting, wonderful sculpting of hands, original body and body finish.
17" (43 cm.) The maple wood high chair with faux-bamboo shaping has hinged food tray, foot rest, and original woven seat. Excellent condition. French, circa 1885.
18" (46 cm.) Bisque swivel head with flat-cut neck swivel allowing side-to-side swivel only, dark brown sculpted short curls, very plump face, cobalt blue enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, original muslin stitch-jointed body with bisque lower arms, expressively-sculpted fingers, bisque lower legs, painted pink lustre ankle boots with fancy rimmed stockings, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, attributed to Alt, Beck and Gottschalk, circa 1875. Value Points: rarity factors include brown hair, glass eyes, flat-cut swivel neck, original body with lustre boots, antique costume.
19" (48 cm.) Bisque socket head with rounded facial modeling, blue glass sleep and side-glancing googly eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, single-stroke brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, tiny rounded nose, closed mouth with well-defined shaded lips, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 165-9. Comments: Hertel and Schwab, 1914, created under special commission for Strobel and Wilkin, which was celebrating its 50th anniversary (1865-1914) at this time. The doll was inspired by the popular Campbell Kid designs of Grace Drayton, and was marketed as "Jubilee Doll" in honor of the anniversary. Value Points: very rare large size googly with choice bisque, painting, and sculpting, wonderful chubby original toddler body with original finish, original wig, great antique costume. Ex-Collection Susan Hill.
17" (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head and kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, delicately painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, all-wooden poupee body with very shapely torso, dowel-articulation at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Pierre-Francois Jumeau, circa 1870, the doll is perfectly-preserved, presented with her original trousseau stored in a box hand-labeled "Regine Affairs Personnelle" and owns six original gowns, two capes, five bonnets or caps, and an assortment of undergarments, aprons, and sundries, along with various jewelry and accessories. Value Points: very fine quality of bisque, rare articulated wooden poupee body, with extensive trousseau and accessories. The doll is featured on the cover of The Panorama of Parisienne Dolls by Danielle and Francois Theimer which is included with the doll.
4 1/2" (11 cm.) h. armoire. Of light wood with ebony black edging and having lithographed paper covers in vibrant colors depicting birds perched amidst a garden of flowers; the lithographed designs are on the sides as well as the front. Included is buffet with lower cupboard and printed clock, single door armoire, sofa with crested bird at center back and green velvet upholstery, round pedestal table, oval pedestal table, and five chairs. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1885, rare and especially well-preserved ensemble.
10" (25 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, round blue glass inset eyes, high comma-shaped one-stroke brows, oversized nose, closed mouth with side-beaming smile, blue painted pate under original white mohair wig, hollow carton torso which separates at waist to form a candy container, wooden lower arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1900. Value Points: all-original well-preserved condition, the amusing candy container is wearing original guardsman uniform.
17" (43 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head, pale blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading and darker iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, mauve-blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1. Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1880, early period portrait model with rare markings. Value Points: beautiful doll with splendid eyes, softly-blushed features, fine antique silk satin dress with lace trim, undergarments, bonnet, stockings and leather shoes.
22" (56 cm.) Bisque socket head with very full cheeks, blue glass paperweight eyes in very large eye sockets, dark encircling eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked and multi-feathered brows, rose eye shadow, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body, beautifully costumed in antique lace dress, ruffled lace and silk ribbon bonnet, undergarments, leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 8 H. Comments: Halopeau, circa 1886. Value Points: wonderful detail of sculpting, the plump cheeks contrasting in a pleasing manner with the elongated facial shape and splendid deep paperweight eyes, beautiful quality of bisque and painting, original body and body finish. Ex-Susan Whittaker Collection.
25" (64 cm.) overall l. 11" wagon box. A brown flannel-covered horse with black shoe-button eyes, and leather harness, mounted on metal wheeled wooden base is pulling a wooden milk cart with red spoked wheels, and original yellow painted finish with gold, red and black stenciled designs and lettering for Fairfield Western Maryland Dairy, and offering cream and buttermilk. An amusing design appears on the back wall depicting an eager little child crawling toward a bottle of milk. Included is the wooden Driver wearing original blue denim costume, and a wooden crate with twelve wooden milk bottles. Condition: the wagon is excellent with well-preserved original finish except rubs on wheels; Driver and milk crate are excellent, horse and harness are worn. Comments: American, Schoenhut, 1929-1933, the Fairfield Dairy was a Baltimore, Maryland enterprise. Value Points: rare wagon with wonderful designs and accessories.
10" (25 cm.) Bisque socket head with rounded facial modeling, brown glass sleep and side-glancing googly eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, single-stroke brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, tiny rounded nose, closed mouth with well-defined shaded lips, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 165-2/0. Comments: Hertel and Schwab, 1914, created under special commission for Strobel and Wilkin, which was celebrating its 50th anniversary (1865-1914) at this time. Value Points: the delightful googly has choice bisque, painting, and sculpting, antique costume, rare-to-find small size.
18" (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted blue eyes, thick black upper eyeliner, single stroke tapered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full lips, blonde mohair wig in side-coiled braids, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, wig pulls at back of head. Marks: K*R 101 46. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1910, from the firm's art character series. Value Points: most endearing pensive expression, original wig, body, body finish, and wearing original multi-layered folklore costume.
11" (28 cm.) Pink tinted bisque socket head, tiny blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, fringed brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, double chin and plump cheeks, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 6970 Heubach 1 (sunburst mark) Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1915. Value Points: rare model with wonderfully detailed wistful expression, lovely bisque, original wig and antique boy's brown velvet costume and tin flute.
23" (58 cm.) overall. wagon bed 12"l. x 13"h. A flannel-covered carved wooden horse on platform with leather harness and fittings and black button eyes is pulling a wooden milk wagon with driver's seat, hinged tailgate, wooden spoked wheels, and angled sun shade at the front roof line. The wagon has original dark midnight-green painted finish accented with gold stenciled borders, and both sides have a colorful medallion of cow's head circled by the H.P. Hood & Sons Dairy Products lettering. "Hood's Milk" is lettered at the tailgate, and a full length double-sided wooden sign "Hood's Grade A Milk" is proudly born on the roof. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Schoenhut, 1929-1933. Value Points: a rare treasure with especially fine decorations and state of preservation; included is the Driver in his original blue denim costume, and wooden crate of 12 wooden milk bottles, and a framed Hood's calendar for 1933 which depicts this wagon in a colorful lithograph.
24" (61 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown 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. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S&H 1279 Dep Germany 13. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1900. Value Points: rare and very beautiful doll whose distinctive modeling features include sculpted eyebrows, lower eye creases, dimpled lip and chin, and having finest bisque and painting, original wig, body, body finish and beautiful antique costume.
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