SCENES FROM THE COURT

Sunday, July 9, 2006Lots 1-350

July 9, 2006 in Dallas, TX

Scenes from the Court teasingly word-plays on the court theme, while offering a plentitude of dolls that are fit for a princess. There are the exceptionally rare pair of dolls actually from the 18th century French court whose purpose was not child's play, but a manner for aristocrats to theatrically spread the latest gossip without naming names, from the private collection of the late Parisian antiquarian Claude Detave. There are wooden dolls of the English court, and even an extensive trousseaux. 8.5" x 11". Softbound. 136 full-color pages.

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Callie Bergen's All-Original French Bisque Bebe Jumeau with Couturiere Costume

Lot #1

19" (48 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head, very large and deep blue paperweight eyes, thick eyeliner, richly painted dark lashes, brush-stroked and multi-feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over original cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, the costume is totally original albeit silk of jacket and lower skirt is very worn, red silk on bonnet bleeding. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 8 (head, and artist checkmarks) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1888. Value Points: superb all-original costume, the bebe has original wig, pate, body, body finish, earrings, silk couturiere costume from the Ernestine Jumeau studios, original matching bonnet, pleated muslin under-ruffle, Jumeau chemise, pantalettes, Jumeau maroon stockings, silk maroon shoes with gold stamp "Bebe Jumeau". Included with the doll is a Times-Picayune newspaper clipping of 1951 in which young Callie Bergen is shown tenderly holding her antique family doll at the New Orleans Nord Doll Show for children where she was awarded First Place. Forty years later Callie Bergen (McGinnis) presented the doll at the 1991 UFDC Convention in New Orleans where it was awarded another First Place blue ribbon. The doll has remained in that original-owner family for more than a century until being presented today.

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19th Century Miniature Sewing Necessaire

Lot #2

4" (10 cm.) Lightwood sewing necessaire in the shape of a miniature trunk with lacquered cream finish decorated with gilded dots and striping has embossed cast brass straps, medallion and clasp, and hinges open to a richly silk faille lined interior with two lidded compartments for sewing supplies, one side labeled for various needle sizes, the other displaying a miniature scissors and three bone sewing implements. Excellent condition. Circa 1880.

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German Bisque Jester Character as Trinket Box

Lot #3

6" (15 cm.) Bisque figural jar with removable head for access to the hollow interior portrays a highly characterized crying boy with modeled jester cap and fancy jester costume including ruffled collar and bretelles, and bisque bells and star decoration. Germany, attributed to Hertwig, circa 1910. The rare figure is notable for highly characterized facial features.

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Very Rare French Early Toy Theatre with Exceptional Detail

Lot #4

18" (46 cm.) A wooden box, when opened and arranged, forms the framework of an elaborate 19th century Parisian theatre, having richly draped die-cut curtains, folding side panels that depict box seats with finely-dressed families awaiting the performance, pediment with decorated architecture and panels including scenes of cherubs with blue birds, muse writing, and theatre masks, along with changeable proprs: 15 back scenes including interior scenes and historic French sites such as Jardin du Luxembourg, and the old harbor of Marseille, 8 stage frames, 12 pairs of side panels, 12 additional scenery cut-outs, and various cut-out performers and accessories. Very good condition, pieces appear mostly original but may be hand-made additions. Many of the pieces are signed Pinot & Saguire, Epinal. French, circa 1880.

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Sold: $750

French Bisque Poupee Attributed to Jumeau in Antique Gown

Lot #5

17" (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, cobalt blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, delicately painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid poupee body with shapely torso and legs, stitched and separated fingers, wearing lovely (frail) bronze silk gown of the period, undergarments, stockings, shoes. Condition: generally excellent, fingers worn. Comments: attributed to Jumeau, circa 1875. Value Points: very beautiful face heightened by dramatic rare eye color, original wig with coronet of tiny beads, couturiere gown albeit silk is frail.

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French Bisque Poupee Attributed to Jumeau in Fine Original Costume

Lot #6

15" (38 cm.) Pale bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, blue enamel inset eyes with darker blue outer rims, delicately painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented pale lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid poupee body with gusset -jointing at elbows, hips and knees, stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent, body especially sturdy and fresh. Marks: 2. Comments: attributed to Pierre-Francois Jumeau, circa 1875. Value Points: fine well-preserved condition of the elegant lady with lovely bisque, wearing 1875-era grey plaid and magenta silk walking suit, purple velvet bonnet with floral trim, undergarments, stockings, black kid ankle boots with little wooden heels marked T in shield.

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Sold: $3,000

French Maitrise Model Secretaire in the Louis XV Manner

Lot #7

21" (53 cm.) Miniature wooden cabinetmaker's model of secretaire featuring paneled cupboard top with fancy pediment, slant-front desk with very ornate niche interior and leather-top writing surface, three long drawers, two pencil drawers, pull-out desk supports; with overall painted verdigris finish with moss green borders and gilt pencil striping centering rich Watteau style designs including cavalier and lady on the paneled doors and bucolic country scenes at the sides, along with delicate garlands of flowers, and having miniature cast brass pulls and keys. Excellent condition. Mid-20th century cabinet-maker's model of the 18th century style.

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Sold: $1,900

French Miniature Woven Baskets

Lot #8

3" (8 cm.) circ. largest. Five woven miniature baskets suitable for accessorizing poupees including pale green handled basket with pouring rim at one side, another handled basket with flared rims, round basket purse, and two laundry or sewing basket. Excellent condition. Circa 1880.

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Rare German Porcelain Lady in Medieval Costume

Lot #9

14" (36 cm.) Pale lustrous porcelain shoulder head of adult lady with slender face and elongated throat, eyes modeled in downcast expression wit heavy lids, aquiline nose, firmly painted accented lips, sculpted brown hair in ornate fashion with original overpaint indicating tendrils of curls onto forehead and shoulders, original firmly stuffed muslin body with porcelain hands have elegantly poised fingers, and porcelain lower legs with painted blue ribbon ankle sandals. Condition: generally excellent, body, costuming and hair detail are entirely original to the era of the doll. Comments: circa 1915. Value Points: an exquisite porcelain shoulder head lady with original body, wearing elaborate silk and brocade costume trimmed with garlands of brilliant faux-jewels.

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German Bisque Figural "Lady at the Seaside" by Gebruder Heubach

Lot #10

11" (28 cm.) One piece all-bisque figure of adult lady standing against a stone parapet at the seaside, waves lapping at her feet, having sculpted brown hair beneath a white ruffled bonnet, painted facial features with side-glancing eyes, sculpted costume of mauve and green with gilded highlights, and having bare feet that tentatively touch the waves, while her shoes and stockings are held in her hand. A painted gold anchor at her bodice enhances the seaside theme. Heubach sunburst mark at the back. Excellent condition. Circa 1900.

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Rare Early French Poupee with Wooden Articulated Body

Lot #11

18" (46 cm.) Pale bisque swivel head with plump facial modeling on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, delicately painted nostrils and lips of closed mouth, brunette mohair wig, all-wooden body with dowel articulation at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, unusual elongation of torso and upper legs, cupped hands with sculpted definition of fingers and knuckles, wearing fine antique mauve velvet suit with silk and lace trim, leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent. original body finish, choice bisque, hip joints are stiff causing awkward movement of legs. Marks: F. 4 G. Comments: early model from the Gaultier porcelain works, circa 1865, likely made on commission for a luxury Parisian shop. Value Points: rare model with finest quality of bisque and painting, rare body style.

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Extremely Rare French Bisque Bebe by Leon Casimir Bru with Brown Complexion

Lot #12

13" (33 cm.) Pressed bisque swivel head with light brown (known as "cafe-au-lait") complexion on kid-edged bisque shoulder-plate with modeled bosom and shoulder-blades, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, soft dark brown painted lashes and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded outlined lips, pierced ears, black fleeced mohair wig over cork pate, original kid bebe body with gusset-jointing at hips and knees, light brown bisque lower arms and hands. Condition: generally excellent, nearly pristine unplayed with condition, tiny pinflake at black shoulder-plate at neck and on left thumb nail, minute cheek rub. Marks: (circle dot symbol) 2. Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1880. Value Points: exceptional rarity of the early period Bru bebe with finest complexion tones enhanced by lustrous patina, in superb original condition, very sturdy body, beautiful hands, wearing factory original dress, one original earring, undergarments, stockings, straw bonnet, and black leather shoes signed "Bru Jne Paris 2.

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Sold: $35,000

French Bisque Bebe Bru with Original Signed Bru Shoes

Lot #13

17" (43 cm.) Pressed bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate with modeled bosom and shoulder blades, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, rose blushed eye shadow, delicately painted lashes and brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the pale accented lips, pierced ears, blonde lambswool wig over cork pate, kid bebe body with gusset-jointing at hips and knees, bisque lower arms with separately sculpted fingers, beautifull costumed in antique wool and brown velvet jacket dress, undergarments, velvet purse and bonnet, stockings, leather shoes signed B. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (circle dot on back of head) 1/0 (left shoulder) Bte SGDG (forehead crown). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1880. Value Points: especially fine detail of sculpting especially around the mouth enhanced by choicest bisque and painting, original wig, sturdy body, perfect hands, signed Bru shoes.

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Sold: $18,000

Miniature "Early English Room" by Mrs. James Ward Thorne

Lot #14

13" (33 cm.) x 15". A wooden framed room with faux floor-to-ceiling windows at the back wall and sky-light in ceiling features faux green marble window frames and edging, richly sculpted architectural details, textured fabric wall covering, faux-marble floor, green velvet draperies and valance, and is furnished in the manner of an "Early English Room" according to the label at the backside. Furnishings include a pair of Gainsborough style portraits in gilt frames depicting the lord and lady of the manor, circular mirror with garland trim, pair of elaborate candleabra on matching pedestals, wing chair, Chinoiserie chest, velvet-cushioned gilded bench, chandelier, and accessories. The room has a glass gilt frame window, and rests upon a wooden frame (overall height with frame is 22"). A paper label at the back reads "Early English room, Narcissa Thorne, Dec. 1964" indicating that the noted miniaturist created this example in the latter years of her life, and considering the December date, was likely a gift. Excellent condition. American, from the rare series of miniature "Thorne Rooms", circa 1964.

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German Miniature Doll with Sculpted Hat and Earrings and Wooden Articulated Body

Lot #15

5" (13 cm.) Paper mache head with sculpted black hair having long tendrils of curls onto back shoulders and topped with a red-banded green cap, painted facial features, brown eyes, closed mouth, on original all-wooden fully-articulated body with dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, painted flat red shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1830. Value Points: very rare early doll whose rarity features include "alien material" head, wooden articulated body, sculpted hair, hat and jewelry. The doll is from the early collection of noted doll research Madeline Merrill, and was featured in her book The Art of Dolls 1700-1940 (pp 11 & 74).

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Early Large Grodnertal Doll with Swivel Waist and Sculpted Comb

Lot #16

25" (64 cm.) All-wooden doll with finely carved wooden features, hair and body features short black curly hair with deeply defined curls, hair comb with gold decoration, and finely painted stippling around the face, sculpted ears, painted facial features, brown eyes, beautifully shaped nose, closed mouth, sculpted detail of gown neckline at lower bodice, all-wooden body with adult lady shape having rare swivel-waist, dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, painted cream lower arms and legs, orange shoes, wearing fine 1830-era costume of vintage fabrics. Condition: pristine condition of superbly painted and sculpted hair and face indicates probable restoration some time ago, although none is indicated through black light analysis; the body structure is excellent throughout with some typical paint craquelure on arms and legs. Comments: Grodnertal, Empire Period, circa 1810. Value Points: exceptionally beautiful doll with regal presence, rare detail of sculpted hair, large size, and rare midriff swivel. The doll is from the collection of the late Madeline Merrill, noted doll research and author of The Art of Doll 1700-1940.

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Sold: $8,000

Grodnertal Wooden Miniature Doll with Tuck Comb

Lot #17

7" (18 cm.) All wooden doll has painted black hair with detailed ringlets of curls onto the sides of face, sculpted yellow hair comb, painted facial features, all-wooden fully articulated body with painted orange shoes, wearing (frail) original costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Grodnertal, circa 1850. Value Points: fine original finish of the diminutive all-articulated doll, being sold from the private estate collection of Madeline Merrill, the late noted doll researcher and author of The Art of Dolls, 1700-1940.

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Very Rare German All-Bisque "Kewpie with Top Hat and Champagne"

Lot #18

4.5" (11 cm.) One piece all-bisque figural depicts Kewpie with folded arms seated on a "wicker" chair at a garden table. Kewpie wears a formal top hat and on the table is arranged a champagne bottle, glass and cigarette with ash tray. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (crown symbol) W Depose (incised ) c. (black stamp. Comments: Germany, circa 1910. Value Points: very rare and artfully designed amusing Kewpie figural.

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Very Rare German All-Bisque "Kewpie with Top Hat and Champagne"

Lot #18.1

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German All-Bisque Kewpies

Lot #19

3.5" (9 cm.) seated Kewpie. All-bisque seated Kewpie with outstretched right arm and legs, is holding a large open book and appears to be turning the pages, marked c. in black circle; along with 2.5" all-bisque Kewpie Huggers in original crepe paper Bride and Groom costumes. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1915.

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Sold: $900

Very Rare German Bisque Portrait Lady, Model 152, by Simon and Halbig

Lot #20

19" (48 cm.) Bisque socket head of adult lady with slender face and elongated throat, well-defined facial planes including strong nose, cheek and chin lines, intaglio sculpted eyes with painted pale blue/grey irises, black pupils, incised eyeliner, thick brown upper eyeliner and delicately shaded grey shadow at inside corners of eyes, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with full lips, accent line between the lips, unpierced ears, brunette mohair wig of extended length to waist, adult lady composition body with shapely torso, slender ball-jointed limbs, wearing lovely antique aqua and lace fitted dress, undergarments including corset, aqua kid shoes. Condition: generally excellent. marks: Simon & Halbig S&H 152 7 (head) Heinrich Handwerck (body). Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1910, the doll is believed to be a portrait of Rosa Luxemburg, the Polish-born German intellectual and social reformer of the early 20th century. Value Points: very rare doll with exquisite detail of sculpting and painting, original body and body finish.

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Sold: $29,000

An All Original German Bisque Child by Handwerck in Original Box

Lot #21

28" (71 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, shaded and accented lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, wearing original muslin chemise. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 119-13 Handwerck Germany Halbig 5 (head) Heinrich Handwerck (body). Comments: circa 1900. Value Points: in pristine unplayed with condition, the doll is preserved in her original Bebe Cosmopolite labeled box, with beautiful detail of body finish and soft mohair curls.

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Sold: $1,300

German Bisque Doll, 1079, by Simon & Halbig for the French Market

Lot #22

21" (53 cm.) Bisque socket head, large blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lower lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, antique wheat blonde human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed bebe body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1079 Halbig S&H Germany 11 (head) Bebe Jumeau Diplome d'honneur (body). Comments: for the French market, circa 1900. Value Points: a beautiful child doll with original wig, body, body finish, wearing original matched undergarments, sateen bebe stays, tan leather laced boots signed.

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Sold: $800

Petite German Bisque Doll with Closed Mouth

Lot #23

9" (23 cm.) Bisque socket head with very high crown rim, cobalt blue enamel inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with slightly pouty expression, auburn mohair wig, composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1 Comments: Sonneberg, circa 1885. Value Points: endearing petite doll has sweet expression, beautifully shaped body with original finish, and wears elaborate original folklore costume with silk gown and apron, brass cross, coiffe, undergarments, shoes.

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Sold: $850

German Bisque Child Doll, 160, by Kestner

Lot #24

18" (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, shaded lips, four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique muslin dress, undergarments, argyle knit stockings, kid shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: made in Germany C 1/2 dep 7 1/2 160 (head) Germany (body). Comments: Kestner, circa 1900. Value Points: fine original condition with lovely bisque, original body and body finish, rarer model to find.

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Sold: $650

Petite German Bisque Child, 155, by Kestner

Lot #25

11" (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: made in Germany 155. Comments: Kestner, circa 1900. Value Points: endearing petite child has original wig, pate, body, body finish, lovely bisque and wears antique school dress, undergarments, leather ankle boots, cap.

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Sold: $800

German Bisque Child, 129, by Kestner with Antique Costume and Steiff Puppy

Lot #26

18" (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, accented lips, four porcelain teeth, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, nicely costumed in antique red cotton school dress, undergarments, red knit stockings, white kidskin shoes, lace cap, and carrying a small brown dog with Steiff button in ear. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: H made in Germany 12 129 (head) Excelsior Germany (body). Comments: Kestner, circa 1900. Value Points: rare to find model with endearing childlike expression, lovely bisque, original wig, pate, body, body finish.

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German All-Bisque Cupid Bride

Lot #27

5" (13 cm.) One-piece bisque head and torso with sculpted forelock curls, painted facial features, side-glancing eyes, impish smile, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs, bare feet. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1920. Value Points: the Cupid model wears lace and silk stylistic bridal costume.

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Sold: $425

Rare and Pristine French Bisque Bebe Jumeau, Size 16, with Original Costume and Box

Lot #28

34" (86 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark painted eye liner, lushly painted dark lashes, wide brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, dimpled chin and lip corners, separately sculpted pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 16 (head, and artist check marks) Bebe Jumeau Diplome d'honneur (body label). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1886. Value Points: pristine unplayed with and all-original condition of the rare large size 16 bebe, having beautiful soft mohair original wig with ribbon, Jumeau earrings, Jumeau chemise with Bebe Jumeau gold lettered label, and her original size 16 Bebe Jumeau box.; the bebe has flawless creamy bisque which enhance her unusual expression, and outstanding original body and body finish.

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Sold: $15,500

Petite French Bisque Bebe Jumeau, Size 2

Lot #29

11" (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, long painted lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2. Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1895, from their bebe reclame series made by commission for Parisian department stores. Value Points: wonderful petite size with fine quality bisque, rich facial painting, original body, body finish, wig, muslin store chemise dress, and having an antique dress and shoes.

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Sold: $4,250

Beautiful French Bisque Bebe Triste by Jumeau, Size 12

Lot #30

26" (66 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, heavily sculpted eyelids, rose blushed eyeshadow, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked and lightly feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined shaded lips, separately applied pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 12 (head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1884, the model known as Bebe Triste in reference to its wistful sad expression. Value Points: very beautiful pale bisque with delicate blushing enhances the deeply sculpted features, original body and body finish, wearing lovely antique embroidered dress and cape, velvet maroon bonnet, undergarments, signed Jumeau shoes.

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Sold: $15,000

Very Rare Petite French Bisque Bebe Bru Jne, Size 1, in Original Costume

Lot #31

11" (28 cm.) Pressed bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate with modeled bosom and shoulder blades, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eye liner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with softly defined tongue tip between the shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French kid bebe body with slender shape, Chevrot hinged legs, wooden lower legs, kid over wooden upper arms, bisque forearms. Condition: generally excellent, left bisque arm is not original. Marks: Bru Jne 1 (head and shoulder plate). Bebe Bru (partial original label on torso). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, Chevrot epoch, circa 1885. Value Points: most endearing facial expression on the very rare size 1 bebe, having lovely bisque, original sturdy Bru kid body, antique dress that appears original with matching burgundy earrings, undergarments, knit stockings, black leather shoes signed "B".

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Sold: $20,000

French Miniature Wooden Doll Chair

Lot #32

9" (23 cm.) Wooden doll chair with fancily turned spindles and unusual spindled upper back has original cane woven seat and dainty scale. Excellent condition. French, circa 1885.

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Sold: $325

Very Rare Early French "Boite de Bon-Bons" with Bisque Poupee

Lot #33

13" (33 cm.) l. An unusual paper mache sabot (clog shoe), designed as though carved from tree bark, is presented as though a bisque-head lady with brilliant cobalt blue eyes, blonde mohair wig and closed mouth is resting in the bower of a shoe-shaped tree branch; in actuality, it is a bisque head alone which is encircled by silk flowers and soft faux-moss and leaves although it appears as though the entire doll is resting in the shoe. The shoe opening is covered with a padded silk lid decorated with the doll's lace-dressed bisque arm, and the lid opens for access to the hollow interior wherein delicious candies were once stored. Remnants of the original store label are on the inside lid. Excellent condition of the very rare early deluxe model of doll decorated candy box. French, circa 1865.

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Sold: $4,000

Pristine French Velvet and Kidskin Necessaire in Original Box

Lot #34

6" (15 cm.) l. A firm-sided necessaire with elegant bombe shaping is decorated with bands of soft tan kidskin and rich burgundy velvet, an oval kidskin medallion on the lid, with original clasp and double handles. The interior is lined with coral sateen and contains two early implements (scissors and bone knife). The necessaire is contained in its original store box with old script lettering "Mlle Agnes Germaine no.5". Near mint condition of the luxurious early doll accessory. French, circa 1860.

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Sold: $850

French Bisque Bebe Bru in Fine Antique Costume

Lot #35

19" (48 cm.) Bisque socket head, dark blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eye-liner, dark painted lashes, thickly fringed and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, 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: Bru JneR 8. Comments: Bru, Girard epoch, circa 1892. Value Points: an especially pretty model of the Girard Bru with finest creamy bisque, closed mouth, original wig, body and body finish, beautifully costumed in antique grey silk faille dress with burgundy velvet trim, matching bonnet, undergarments, stockings, black leather shoes.

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Sold: $9,500

Beautiful Early French Bisque Poupee by Leontine Rohmer with Trunk and Trousseau

Lot #36

14" (36 cm.) Pale bisque swivel head with plump facial modeling on original bisque shoulder plate with unusual high neck cut, cobalt blue glass enamel inset eyes, delicately painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with prim downcast lips, accent lip lines, impressed philtrum and lines around sides and below mouth, unpierced ears, original blonde mohair wig over cork pate, softly stuffed kid poupee body with plump shaping, kid over wooden upper arms, porcelain arms from above the elbows, gusset-jointed hips, kid-over-wooden mid-thighs, wooden attached ball-joint at knee, the torso with two brass grommet-edged holes with silk ribbons that allow the doll to be seated in a held position. Condition: generally excellent, very faint line from left eye to rim, tiny flake on side of left thumb. Marks: (Rohmer stamp on torso). Comments: Leontine Rohmer, an early model from her illustrious firm having her deposed seating and head attachment systems, circa 1860. Value Points: rare and very beautiful poupee has her original French trunk with interior label, and owns three lovely gowns and bonnets, nine various undergarments or night shifts, and leather ankle boots with wooden heels.

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Sold: $6,500

French Bisque "Young Girl with Perfume and Hankie" by Lambert

Lot #37

20" (51 cm.) Standing upon a velvet-covered base is a bisque-headed girl with blue glass eyes, mohair lashes, painted lower lashes and brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, shaded lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, carton torso and legs, bisque forearms; she is wearing her original aqua silk dress with lace and bead trim, matching bonnet and slippers, and holds a glass perfume bottle and hankie in her hands. When wound, the doll turns her head from side to side, nods, then dabs perfume onto her hankie and lifts the hankie to her nose, while music plays. Condition: generally excellent, mechanism and music function well, left thumb reglued. Marks: 1300 S&H (head) LB (mechanism key). Comments: Leopold Lambert, circa 1895. Value Points: appealing and well-preserved luxury automaton with original costume.

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Sold: $7,000

Rare and Beautiful French Bisque Bebe EJA by Jumeau

Lot #38

26" (66 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eye liner outlines the eye cuts, delicately painted lashes, brush-stroked and multi-feathered brows, rose blushed eye shadows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, separately sculpted pierced ears, impressed chin dimple and philtrum, antique brunette human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists and plump limbs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: EJ/A 1 (head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, the very rare EJA bebe model was made for one or two years only, 1879/1880, and few models are known to exist. Value Points: especially beautiful example of the rare early bebe has finest creamy bisque and painting, original body and body finish, and wears early maroon and aqua silk bebe dress, bonnet, undergarments, stockings, shoes, jewelry.

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Sold: $23,000

German Bisque Pouty Character "Phillip" by Kammer and Reinhardt

Lot #39

16" (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and short feathered brows, accented nostrils of upturned nose, closed mouth with downcast pouty lips, brunette human hair, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing, nicely costumed in Sunday Best linen suit with embroidered collar and cuffs, undergarments, leather boots, cap. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 115/A 42. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912, the model "Phillip" from their art character reform series. Value Points: very fine example of the sought-after doll has choicest bisque and modeling, original toddler body with original finish, great costume.

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German Grey Mohair "Peter Bear" by Sussenguth

Lot #40

15" (38 cm.) Shaded long curly grey mohair teddy with swivel head, glass flirty eyes, open mouth with painted teeth and gums, movable tongue, excelsior-filled torso and jointed arms and legs, felt paw pads, original paper label "Peter ges gesch Nr. 895257. Germany, Sussenguth, Excellent unplayed with condition, a rare color and size of the mischievous bear.

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German Brown Mohair "Peter" Bear by Sussenguth

Lot #41

14" (36 cm.) Shaded brown mohair plush teddy with swivel head, flirty glass eyes, open mouth with painted teeth and gums, movable tongue, excelsior filled torso and jointed limbs, felt paw pads, with original label "Peter" ges gesch Nr. 895257. Germany, Sussenguth. Excellent unplayed with condition.

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Very Rare German Bisque Characters, "Max" and "Moritz" by Kammer and Reinhardt

Lot #42

15" (38 cm.) Each has bisque socket head depicting a highly characterized boy with impish expression, small brown glass flirty eyes, thick black or brown comma-shaped brows, black eye liner around the eye sockets, upturned nose, accented nostrils, closed mouth with beaming smile, shaded lips, deeply impressed laughter lines on cheeks, black or brown mohair wig original composition ball-jointed toddler body with sculpted stockings and black or brown heeled shoes, urchin costumes that appear to be original. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 123 (or 124). Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, "Max" and "Moritz" from their character series, based upon the children's adventure stories written by Wilhelm Busch, circa 1912. Value Points: the unique models. sculpted for these two dolls only, are very rare, have exemplary bisque, sculpting and painting, unique original bodies made for these model only. Few intact sets of the two matched dolls are known to exist.

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Sold: $90,000

Large German Bisque Character, 127, by Kammer and Reinhardt

Lot #44

24" (61 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, sculpted short brown baby hair with comb-marked detail, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, multi-feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, two porcelain teeth, tongue, composition bent limb baby body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Germany Simon & Halbig K*R 62 127 11. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1915. Value Points: excellent quality of bisque and sculpting on the gentle-featured baby with sculpted hair, original body and body finish.

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German Bisque Character, 127, by Kammer and Reinhardt

Lot #45

.22" (56 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head with sculpted and painted baby hair, detailed forelock curl, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, shaded and accented lips, two porcelain upper teeth, tongue, composition bent limb baby body, nicely costumed in Sunday Best suit. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 127 56. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912, from their art character series. Value Points: especially fine quality of bisque and sculpting enhanced by fine matte bisque, original body and body finish.

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German Bisque Toddler, 260, by Kestner

Lot #46

18" (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, outlined lips, four porcelain upper teeth, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing, antique silk coat dress, bonnet, undergarments, leather boots. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: made in Germany JDK 260 Germany. Comments: Kestner, circa 1910. Value Points: well defined characterization and fine quality bisque, rarer toddler body.

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Two German All-Bisque Characters

Lot #47

7" (18 cm.) Chubby. Each of two amusing characters has one piece bisque head, torso and legs, jointed bisque arms, painted side-glancing facial features and impish smile. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Chubby L.W. & Co Germany (paper label on one). Comments: included is Chubby with sculpted forelock curl and modeled pajamas with detailed trim, and devilish fellow with sculpted hooves and horns and rascally expression. Value Points: fine large size of Chubby with original paper label, two rare to find models.

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Sold: $375

All-Original Lifesize German Bisque "Hilda" by Kestner in Original Wooden Box

Lot #48

25" (64 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brush-stroked and multi-feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, shaded and accented lips, two teeth, blonde fleeced hair over plaster pate, composition bent limb baby body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Q made in Germany 20 237 JDK Jr. 1914 c. Hilda. Comments: Kestner, circa 1914, their signature trademark doll of that year. Value Points: outstanding quality of bisque, sculpture, and painting on the large model of the gentle faced child, preserved in absolutely pristine condition in its original wooden packing box.

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Sold: $8,000

German Brown Mohair Miniature "Teddy Baby" by Steiff

Lot #49

3.5" (9 cm.) Firmly stuffed brown mohair teddy having velvet mask face and feet with painted details, bead eyes, black nose and mouth, swivel head, jointed limbs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (original Steiff button and yellow tag in ear, and original "Teddy Baby" paper label), Comments: model 7309, Steiff, circa 1950. Value Points: wonderful original condition of the delightful and rare miniature bear.

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Sold: $950

Very Rare German Bisque Child Doll Known as "Kuhnlenz Bru"

Lot #50

18" (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue/grey glass inset eyes, dark eye-liner encircles the eyecuts, delicately painted lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined lips, pierced ears, original Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body, auburn mohair wig, lovely antique dress, undergarments, bonnet, leather shoes, umbrella. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: G.K. 34.28. Comments: Gebruder Kuhnlenz, circa 1885, the model closely resembles the classic Bru Jne face which Kuhnlenz was attempting to achieve, in order to compete with the successful French firm. Value Points: very rare model with fascinating historical connections, is enhanced further by great beauty and presence, fine original condition.

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Sold: $6,750

German Bisque Kewpie with Glass Eyes and Composition Body by Kestner

Lot #51

10" (25 cm.) Bisque socket head with sculpted topknot, forelock and side curls, large brown glass side-glancing eyes, thick black eye liner and upper fringed lashes, large-dot brows, button-shape nose, closed mouth with thin lips in impish smile, composition five piece toddler body with chubby torso, short arms and legs with spread-apart fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: ges gesch O'Neill JDK 10. Comments: Kewpie, designed by Rose O'Neill, made by Kestner, Germany, circa 1910, included is antique romper suit. Value Points: rare model in superb original condition, choice bisque, enhancing decorative glaze on forelock curl, original body with original finish.

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German All-Bisque Kewpie in Bunny Suit

Lot #52

6" (15 cm.) One piece all-bisque head, torso and legs, jointed arms, sculpted topknot, forelock and side curls, painted side-glancing googly eyes, impish smile. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: O'Neill (feet). Comments: Kewpie, designed by O'Neill, made in Germany, circa 1915. Value Points: with added delightful bunny costume of fleecy mohair including pink-lined bunny ears, the topknot is peeking out from the top of cap.

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German All-Bisque Kewpie in Original Crepe Paper Costume

Lot #53

4.5" (11 cm.) One-piece all-bisque head, torso and legs, jointed arms, painted forelock, topknot and side curls, side-glancing painted eyes, blue wings, impish smile. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (original red heart label on torso). Comments: "Miss Liberty" was offered in a 1917 German catalog wearing this original crepe paper costume. Value Points: all original rare O'Neill Kewpie.

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Very Rare and Beautiful German Bisque Character, 111, by Simon and Halbig

Lot #54

18" (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes in small-cut eye sockets with black eye-liner, painted curly lashes, brush stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, wearing lovely antique dress, bonnet, undergarments, leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 111. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1910. Value Points: very beautiful model of older child with pensive expression, enhanced by finest quality of bisque and painting, original body and body finish.

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Sold: $15,000

Delightful German Bisque Googly, 221, by Kestner

Lot #55

17" (43 cm.) Bisque socket head with round facial modeling, large brown glass googly side-glancing sleep eyes, thick black eye-liner encircles the eye cuts, short fringed dark upper lashes, angled feathered brows, accented nostrils of tiny upturned nose, closed mouth with impish smiling expression, accented lips, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body, well costumed in calico print dress, undergarments, red leather shoes, straw bonnet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: G made in Germany 11 221y Ges Gesch (plaster pate also marked 221). Comments: Kestner, circa 1912, their own trademarked googly model that closely resembles the glass-eyed O'Neill Kewpie that the firm also produced. Value Points: wonderful size of the delightful googly with outstanding quality of bisque, painting, and complexion, original body and body finish.

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French Bisque Character Urchin "Nenette" by Poulbot for SFBJ

Lot #56

13" (33 cm.) Bisque socket head, small brown glass inset eyes in squint-cut eye sockets, brown fringed upper lashes, tinted brows, accented nostrils of tiny nose, closed mouth with slightly pouty shaped lips, auburn-brown mohair wig, five piece French composition jointed body with sturdy toddler legs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 239 Paris Poulbot (incised, Poulbot in incised script). Comments: SFBJ, circa 1915, the model was designed by the illustrious French illustrator, Francisque Poulbot, based upon his poster and book drawings depicting WWI post-war Parisian orphans, and made by SFBJ for two years only. Value Points: the keynote doll with distinctive sculpt and complexion wears its factory-original costume, and is in fine original condition.

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German Bisque Googly, 323, by Marseille in Original Costume

Lot #57

8" (20 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass googly and side-glancing sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth in impish smile, five piece toddler body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Armand Marseille Germany 323 A 8/0 M. Comments: Marseille, circa 1920. Value Points: the impish googly has original toddler suit, shoes and socks.

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Sold: $850

Large German Bisque "Jubilee Googly" by Hertel and Schwab

Lot #58

23" (58 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep and side-glancing googly eyes, long painted curly lashes, incised upper eyeliner, arched feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils of rounded nose, closed mouth with defined space between the beaming smiling lips, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing. Condition: generally excellent, faintest surface line (firing?) from crown rim to mid-forehead. Marks: 165-12. Comments: Hertel and Schwab, their model marketed as "Jubilee Googly", circa 1915. Value Points: exceptional size of the delightful googly with superb bisque and painting, original body, wig, body finish, antique boy's costume.

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French Bisque Character, 227, by SFBJ

Lot #59

20" (51 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, brown sculpted hair with forelock detail and enhancing decorative glaze, blue glass enamel eyes in narrow squinting shape, painted long lashes, incised eye-liner, arched brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, slightly parted lips in smiling expression, shaded lips, row of porcelain teeth, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, boy's antique pique suit, undergarments, saddle shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 227 Paris 8 (head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: SFBJ, circa 1912. Value Points: outstanding example of laughing character with deeply impressed eye crinkles and cheek and mouth dimples, fine luminous patina, original body finish.

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Extremely Rare French Porcelain Exhibition Busts of SFBJ Models

Lot #60

13" (33 cm.) Each pressed bisque head has brown sculpted hair casually swept across the forehead and behind the ears, with details of hair waves overall, blue glass enamel inset eyes, painted brown lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth modeled as though open, and is mounted on original plinth with characteristic Sevres porcelain cobalt blue color. One depicts the crying 233 model of SFBJ and is remarkable for deeply sculpted crying crinkles around the eyes and mouth and shaded detail of lips and tongue; the other has gentle smiling expression enhanced by sculpted indentations around the eyes and dimpled lip corners and philtrum. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: SFBJ, with some possible connection to Sevres Porcelain which was involved in the Renaissance of the French Doll movement during the 1912 era when the busts were likely made. The busts represented character models from the French 19th century children's storybook figures "Jean qui Rit" and "Jean qui Pleure" which had been popularized in various statuary pieces for decades. The large size and hand-pressed detail indicate the pieces were made as Exhibition pieces and the glass eyes indicate that were intended as actual models of the 1912 SFBJ character doll models 233 and 235. Value Points: the extraordinary hand-pressed pair are believed to be one-of-kind. They are featured in the book The Beautiful Jumeau by Florence Theriault.

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Gorgeous French Bisque Bebe Triste by Jumeau, Size 13

Lot #61

28" (71 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes with luminous depth, dark eye-liner encircles the eye cut, rose blushed eye shadow, painted lashes, multi-feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth, defined space between the shaded and accented lips, separately applied pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, early Jumeau composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists and plump limbs, antique blue velvet coat dress with aqua silk lining, undergarments, leather shoes, antique bourrelet cap. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: N (small incised letter at crown rim) 13. Comments: Emile Jumeau's Bebe Triste, circa 1885, the significance of the letter "n" is unknown but may indicate special commission. Value Points: stunningly beautiful large bebe with dramatic blue eyes of great depth, finest quality bisque and sculpting, original body, lovely costume.

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Very Rare French Bisque Poupee by Adelaide Huret with Original Huret Body

Lot #62

16" (41 cm.) Hand-pressed bisque swivel head with plump facial modeling on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, painted blue eyes with sculpting detail of eye sockets and rich decorative glaze on the lower eyes, heavily modeled eyelids with black eye-liner, delicately painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, accented lips, unpierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, original gutta percha poupee body based upon the Huret depose with jointing at hips, knees, shoulders and elbows. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Medaille d'Argent Huret 22 Boulevard Montmartre Paris Exposition Univers. 1867 (torso stamp). Comments: Adelaide Huret, circa 1865. Value Points: a fabulous example of the signature French doll, having desirable traits of swivel head, uniquely painted eyes, unique deposed Huret body in superb original condition, wearing antique costume likely of Huret origin although unsigned, including leather slippers in the Huret manner.

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A Trio of Fine French Inkwells in the Shape of Miniature Baggage

Lot #63

2" (5 cm.) Three firm-sided pieces of baggage comprising satchel, toiletry case, and band or hat box, have fine kidskin covering trimmed with cast brass bands and handles. Each opens by hidden button to reveal a a brass-lined interior with glass inkwell and brass cover. Excellent condition, superb workmanship and ideally suited for display with French poupees. Mid-19th century.

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French Doll's Miniature Papeterie

Lot #64

4" (10 cm.) Firm-sided "papeterie" is covered with embossed red leather having gilded decorations and gilt lettering, a slant front that hinges down to reveal blue silk faille lid lining with fitted compartments, bone ruler, bone letter opener and various journals and stationery. French, circa 1876. Excellent condition.

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Sold: $900

French Maitrise Model Encoignure with Marble Top

Lot #65

9" (23 cm.) Wooden corner cabinet ("encoignure") has bombe-shaped front doors above an arched base, marble top with beveled edging, bronze hardware and mounts including working key, and a beautifully rendered Watteau-style castle and moat scene on ochre background. Excellent condition. Mid-20th century maitrise model, perfectly sized for display with poupees, in the Louis XV style.

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French Bisque Poupee with Wooden Articulated Body by Leon Casimir Bru

Lot #66

14" (36 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, blue glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes, lightly feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with slight enigmatic smile, accented lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, all-wooden poupee body with dowel-articulation at the shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees, and ankles, ball-swivel waist, original kid collarette. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: D. Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1870, both the facial model and the body style were deposed by the illustrious doll-maker. Value Points: rarer petite size of the poupee known as "Smiling Bru", with lovely bisque, original body and body finish, beautiful antique purple silk gown, undergarments, bonnet.

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Sold: $7,500

Beautiful English Wooden Doll of the Mid-18th Century

Lot #67

20" (51 cm.) All-wooden doll with oval egg-shaped head, elongated throat, shapely torso, wooden arms with cloth shoulder attachments, carved claw-like fingers, block-shaped lower torso, simplistically carved arms and legs with dowel-jointing at hips and knees, enamel inset eyes, dot-painted lashes and thin brows, blush spots on cheeks, closed mouth with thin line between tiny lips, human hair wig, wearing authentically styled dress and undergarments of antique fabrics. Condition: some typical craquelure to complexion, some restoration to original finish. Comments: English, mid-18th century, the doll is being sold from the private estate collection of the late Madeline Merrill, and is shown in her book, The Art of Dolls, 1700-1940, pp 6 & 71. Value Points: a lovely early wooden with regal bearing, benign expression.

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Sold: $2,800

Miss Sumner's Rare 19th Century Tortoise-shell Sewing Necessaire

Lot #68

8.5" (22 cm.) A wooden-cased sewing necessaire is decorated with tortoise-shell in an elaborate fan-shell inlay, having lion's head handles, talon feet enclosing gilded balls, and opening to an exceptional interior of intricately arranged silk with many separate compartments having tortoise or bone lids or decorations, and containing many silver and bone sewing implements. A silver label on the lid of the box is inscribed "C. Sumner 1815" in elaborately scrolled letters. Excellent condition. Circa 1815.

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French Miniature Spinning Wheel with Bone Decorations

Lot #69

15" (38 cm.) Walnut spinning wheel with elaborately carved spindles is decorated with balls and finials of carved bone, as well as inlaid wood designs of a lighter shade. The spinning wheel works when the foot treadle is pumped up and down. An exceptional and well-detailed early miniature model. French, mid-19th century.

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19th Century Carriage Clock with Musical Box

Lot #70

8" (20 cm.) Metal carriage clock with cast nickel-plated finish and decorated tole scenes surrounding the clock face has a musical box that accesses from the backside. The original key activates both the clock and the musical mechanism both of which function well, but could be regulated for best performance. Late 19th century.

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Sold: $750

Early 18th Century Wooden Doll with Distinctive Profile

Lot #71

16" (41 cm.) All-wooden doll with so-called "bulging" enamel eyes, dot-painted brows and lashes, closed mouth with extended center line, blush spots on cheeks, has artistically carved head have shaped cheek bones, distinctive chin, nicely shaped shortened nose with aquiline shape, elongated throat, modeled bosom, shapely waist, block-shaped lower torso, wooden arms with cloth attachments, dowel-jointed hips and knees, wearing lovely authentically styled costume of antique fabrics. Condition: generally excellent, finish appears original and well-preserved. Comments: English, late 17th/early 18th century. Value Points: highly characterized doll with beautifully carved features, from the collection of the late Madeline Merrill, and featured in her book The Art of Doll, 1700-1940, pp 4 & 71.

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Sold: $18,000

Extremely Rare Pair of French Carved Wooden Court Dolls in Original Costumes

Lot #72

14" (36 cm.) Depicting persons of the 18th century French court, the pair of wooden dolls include a gentleman and lady, each with elaborate carved hair, facial features, highly characterized anatomical features, and wooden lower limbs with carved and painted shoes. The lady has pompadour style coiffure with four horizontal rolls of curls at either side of the face, long looped curl at the back and a rolled coronet curl, strong facial features with painted details; the man has carved brown/grey hair with rolled curls at the sides and an extended carved ponytail behind. Each has hemp-wrapped upper torso and upper limbs, carved wooden lower limbs, and each is wearing its original silk and cotton transfer print costume with rich detail (see detail photographs), and the woman with tiniest pearl necklace and bracelets. Condition: very good, original finish throughout with typical fading and craquelure. Comments: from a remarkable series of dolls created during the mid-late 18th century representing figures of the French court, and used by members of the aristocracy to story-tell innuendoes and social scandals of the day, being sold from the collection of the late Claude Detave, noted Parisian antiquarian and collector. Value Points: rare dolls, uniquely one-of-a-kind, in original condition and having original costumes.

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Sold: $11,000

Early French Wooden Coach with Dolphin Carvings

Lot #73

14" (36 cm.) l., 25" overall. An elegantly carved wooden coach with open top is painted soft rose and blue with rose and scroll details, resting upon a wooden frame that is attached to large wooden spoked wheels with four gilded carved dolphins. There is a driver's station at the front, and a footman's platform at the rear, and a long wooden handle. Excellent condition. Late 18th century. A rare toy in beautifully preserved original condition and paint.

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French Wooden Doll with Unique Body and Original Costume

Lot #74

26" (66 cm.) Carved wooden head with defined combmarked hair, richly detailed carving of ears, nose and mouth, enamel inset eyes, wooden body with iron-hinge articulations and padded linen torso cover, muslin arms with iron armature, carved wooden hands and feet, very muscular lower legs. Condition: generally excellent, unrestored original painting. Comments: French from the region of Arles, early 19th century. Value Points: very rare portrait wooden doll with unique body construction, and having original very detailed country costume comprising unusual knit leggings with attached pants and shoes, muslin pantalets, petticoat with embroidered hand cut-work, cotton print blouse, apron and shawl, and heavy hand-quilted transfer pattern skirt. An original (frail) bonnet and wig is included. The costume is fitted appropriately to the doll by means of the original linen and muslin padding attached to the body.

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French Carved Wooden Doll with Characterized Face and Original Costume

Lot #75

26" (66 cm.) Carved wooden socket head with elaborately sculpted facial features and ears, strong nose, glass enamel eyes, painted complexion and features, early hand-tied human hair wig, similar body construction to #74 with padding to enhance the costume presentation and heavy cast iron articulation hinges. Condition: generally excellent, original finish well preserved. Comments: French. Value Points: very appealing carved wooden doll with rare original body, original costume comprising knit body leggings with attached shoes, homespun undergarments with embroidered detail, quilted double-sided skirt, patterned blouse, shawl, bonnet.

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Sold: $4,800

Outstanding Early French Wooden Doll in Original Costume of Arles

Lot #76

20" (51 cm.) Carved wooden head and upper torso with high-waisted slightly shaped bosom, tacked-on stretched kid-over-wooden upper torso, scalloped edge of front torso decorated with red cotton twill bands, kid arms with wooden "griffes" hands, accentuated rounded hips, elongated legs. The doll has enamel-painted brown eyes in cut-out sockets to appear as though glass eyes, heavily defined eye lids, painted features. Condition: generally excellent, original finish with typical fading of features. Comments: French, circa 1825, the doll wears her exceptional original costume of black silk blouse and tablier over several petticoats with provencal prints, wool knit stockings, black leather shoes, three-layered coiffe, and 18 kt gold double-faced Jeannette cross with raised beading design. The doll was featured in French Dolls in Folklore Costumes by Florence Theriault, and is shown in Encyclopedia of French Dolls, Volume II.

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Early French Carton Poupard

Lot #77

14" (36 cm.) One piece paper carton head and torso with lustrous painted complexion and facial features, down-glancing blue eyes, simply painted features, remnants of original tacked-on wig, nail-attached small leather arms with wooden "griffe" hands, with two original bonnets. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: the bazaar-quality poupard ably served as a doll for children of poorer families throughout the 19th century, this model circa 1850. Value Points: few examples still exist of the simple doll, this one having fine original state of preservation.

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Sold: $850

French Paper Mache Milliner Head with Danjard Depose Mark

Lot #78

16" (41 cm.) One piece hollow paper mache or carton head and bust, with painted black pate, applied printed shaded blue eyes, brows,lips, and bodice ruffle. Condition: very good, unrestored, some typical paint rubs and wear at part line of hair, and nose tip. Marks: Danjard Depose 1860. Comments: Louis Danjard, circa 1860, based upon his patent for decoration of milliner's heads (described in the Encyclopedia of French Dolls, volume I, page 169. Value Points: rare signed and charming early paper mache object.

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French Paper Mache Lady with Ornate Coiffure and Original Costume

Lot #79

15" (38 cm.) Paper mache shoulder head of adult woman with oval face, elongated throat, ornately sculpted coiffure with double ringlet curls in front of each sculpted ears and a coiled braid at the back of the head, painted brown eyes, closed mouth with center accent line, accented nostrils, original slender kid body stretched over upper torso form and nailed, elongated legs, kid arms with unusual slit and hinge elbow articulation, wooden "griffe" hands. Condition: very good, some typical fading and rubs, but original finish well preserved overall. Comments: French, circa 1830. Value Points: included with the doll is an antique costume, perfectly fitting and presumably sewn for her but of a later era; the doll has a gentle face and well detailed coiffure.

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Early French Paper Mache Poupee with Decorated Trunk and Extensive Trousseau

Lot #80

20" (51 cm.) Solid domed paper mache shoulder head with painted black pate and delicate curls around the edges of forehead, small black enamel inset eyes, painted lashes, brows and nostrils accents, open mouth, two upper and two lower teeth, original brunette human hair wig in small ringlet curls, kid gusset-jointed poupee body. Condition: generally excellent, kid body very fresh and sturdy except finger wear. Comments: French, circa 1850. Value Points: the doll is preserved in its early Normandy bride's box with superb original painted decorations, and owns an extensive trousseau, comprising: five original dresses of fine patterned cottons (three with matching pantalets), two early sunbonnets with elaborate construction, apron, blue cambric tunic, two hand-stitched night shifts, two chemisettes, four cotton caps, simple corset, ruffled collar, three hankies, underskirt coin pockets, market basket, parasol with wooden and carved bone handle, and hand-cast brass bed warmer with wooden handle.

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French Bisque Smiling Poupee by Leon Casimir Bru in Original Costume

Lot #81

16" (41 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eye-liner encircles the eye sockets, delicately painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with upturned lip corners in slightly smiling expression, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid gusset-jointed poupee body, stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: E. Comments: the 1873 depose model of Leon Casimir Bru, with registered smiling expression; although the model had been made for some few years already it was finally registered with the courts in 1873. Value Points: a signature important model of the illustrious Bru firm has choice bisque and painting, original body, and wears beautiful original costume of rich black sateen cotton edged with blue silk, having a demi-train with blue silk bow, matching black velvet toque with blue velvet ribbons, undergarments, kid slippers.

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Exceptionally Rare and Beautiful "Bebe Gourmand" by Leon Casimir Bru

Lot #82

18" (46 cm.) Pressed bisque swivel head with very full cheeks and strong throat, on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate with modeled bosom and shoulder-blades, amber brown glass enamel inset eyes with spiral threading, thick dark eye-liner encircles the eye sockets, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, delicately feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, open mouth with shaded and accented lips, porcelain tongue inside the head set in framework allowing the long tongue to be "stuck out" to receive biscuit and then tip backward as though swallowing, firmly stuffed bebe torso and upper legs, kid upper arms, bisque forearms with exquisitely sculpted hands, bisque lower legs from above the knee, bisque feet with open soles. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (circle/dot symbol on head) Bte SGDG (forehead) 1 T (right shoulder) (original paper label on torso). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, his Bebe Gourmand, first advertised by Bru in 1882 as "delicieux bebe a surprise"; although he described the bebe as a registered model no record of its depose has been found. The bebe has two hollow tubes hidden inside the torso, and when a tiny biscuit is placed on the tongue, it falls backward as though being swallowed, falls through one of the tubes, and comes out through one of the open foot soles. Value Points: exceptionally rare, few models are known to exist, this being an early 1882 model and in superb original condition, with outstanding quality of bisque and sculpting especially notable in hands and muscular legs, choicest bisque and complexion. The bebe has its original blue silk dress, blue stockings, and original unique signed Bru shoes with "trap-door" opening in the soles to re-capture the "digested" biscuit.

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Early French Miniature Musical Mechanical Theatre

Lot #83

11" (28 cm.) A wooden framed theatre with unusual shaped interior and slanted roof is lavishly decorated with paper, painted and mirrored details to suggest a fine salon or ball room, with orchestra balcony at the rear and painted wooden curtains framing the opening. Inside the room there are arranged three richly costumed wooden couples in superbly painted costume (including Polichinelle), and at each side are four single people including a jester, mandolin player, and two local town folk. When manivelle handle is turned, delightful music is heard, the three couples revolve individually while their circular dance floor also revolves, the jester jumps up and down, and the three other floor people turn back and forth; each figure has hinged legs allowing infinite variety of movement. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1865. Value Points: superb miniature toy with extraordinary decorations and details in remarkable state of preservation.

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The Extremely Rare Musical Bebe Modele by Leon Casimir Bru

Lot #84

16" (41 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head with highly defined modeling of cheeks and mouth, brown glass enamel inset eyes with spiral threading, painted eye-liner around the eye sockets, painted lashes and feathered brows, rose-blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with shaded and accented lips, definition of painted teeth between the lips, pierced ears, antique hand-tied human hair wig over original lambswool cap and cork pate, all-wooden fully-articulated bebe body with dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees and ankles, shapely wooden torso which is hollow and contains a musical mechanism that operates from the winding key at torso back, original white pique dress, undergarments, straw bonnet, maroon stockings, black leather shoes signed Bru Jne Paris. Marks: Bte SGDG (forehead) 112 (impressed on back torso). Condition: generally excellent, original body finish albeit scuffed, musical mechanism functions well. Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1882, the concept of a musical wooden-bodied doll had first been deposed by Bru in 1872 as his "surprise poupee" in which a keywind Geneva musical box was contained in the torso of a wooden-bodied lady doll. Then in 1883 Bru offered the "surprise bebe", a keywind musical version of Bebe Modele; it was mentioned in his advertising for one year only and can be presumed never to have been put into production except on special order. Value Points: beautiful Bru bebe with very fine modeling, rare painted teeth, rare Bebe Modele wooden body, and extremely rare "surprise" musical box in torso with very fine quality music box. Few models are known to exist.

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French Bisque Bebe, Possibly Premiere Bleuette, with Bleuette Costumes

Lot #85

11" (27 cm.) Bisque socket head, large blue glass inset eyes, lushly painted lashes and brows, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, left earring hole pulled through but appears original. Marks: 2 (head) 2(torso and feet) B (blue stamp on foot). Comments: despite marking variations the bebe is possibly the first model of Bleuette, circa 1905. Value Points: the sought-after doll wears original mariner costume and cap, undergarments, shoes, and owns additional Bleuette costumes: dress, overalls, aqua coat and cap, trench coat with belt, and two other (very frail) silk dresses.

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German All-Bisque Miniature Bathing Doll

Lot #86

6.5" (17 cm.) One piece all-bisque doll with very pale untinted complexion except cheek blush, is in standing pose with arms held in front, with small fists, and has blonde sculpted finger curls, painted blue eyes, red eyeliner, lightly painted brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, well detailed muscular body. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: beautifully detailed early bathing play doll.

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French Bisque Bebe Jumeau with Depose Sleep Eyes

Lot #87

24" (61 cm.) Bisque socket head, brilliant blue glass sleep eyes according to distinctive Jumeau patent, lushly painted dark lashes and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, shaded and accented lips, row of porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent, original small firing line at corner of right eye. Marks: 11 (head) Bebe Jumeau Diplome d'Honneur (body). Comments: Bebe Jumeau, circa 1895. Value Points: beautiful bebe with rich eye color, original mohair lashes, rare sleeping eye mechanism, original body, signed Jumeau shoes.

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German All-Bisque "Seated Girl with Sunbonnet"

Lot #88

8" (20 cm.) One-piece all bisque figure of seated girl, her arms clasped together in her lap, with sculpted very fancy sunbonnet, summer dress with ruffled collar and blue bows and sashes, blue stockings and yellow shoes with ankle straps. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 7302 (impressed). Comments: possibly Gebruder Heubach. Germany, circa 1900. Value Points: pleasing figure with well-defined decoration of blonde curly hair and painted facial features, decorated costume.

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German Bisque Figure "Little Girl in Winter Costume" by Heubach

Lot #89

11" (28 cm.) One-piece all-bisque figure of young girl in standing pose against a knoll, with sculpted blonde hair, painted side-glancing eyes, closed mouth with dimpled cheeks, arms posed to the side and holding a fur-edged muff, with sculpted blue winter coat trimmed with fur, ruffled bonnet, blue slippers. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: although unmarked, the figure is unquestionably by Gebruder Heubach, circa 1890. Value Points: excellent detail of costume style and decoration.

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French Bisque Bebe Jumeau in Antique Mariner Costume

Lot #90

14" (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde lambswool wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 5 (and artist checkmarks). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1888. Value Points: pretty bebe with original body and body finish, wears wonderful antique blue cotton twill sailor suit and cap, undergarments, leather shoes with rosettes signed C.M. and carries a tiny toy life buoy.

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Very Large German Bisque Child, 939, by Simon and Halbig

Lot #91

40" (102 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass inset eyes, lushly painted lashes, thick brushstroked brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, open mouth, accented lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, antique brunette hand-tied human hair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S 18 H 939 dep (head) Handwerck (torso). Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: very rare large size of the early 900 series model, with choice bisque, original body finish, beautiful antique costume.

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German Bisque Child, 143, by Kestner

Lot #92

19" (48 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, shaded and accented lips, two porcelain teeth, brunette mohair wig over plaster pate, nicely costumed in lace dress, bonnet, undergarments, shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: H made in Germany 12 143 (head) Germany (body). Comments: Kestner, circa 1915. Value Points: pretty child with expressive features, original body and body finish.

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German Bisque Character, 1279, by Simon and Halbig

Lot #93

21" (53 cm.) Bisque socket head, dark blue glass sleep eyes, painted dark curly lashes, dark eyeliner encircles the eye sockets, short feathered brows with sculpting detail, accented nostrils, open mouth, shaded lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, nicely costumed in antique dress with tatted lace trim, undergarments, leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S&H 1279 Dep Germany 9. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1912. Value Points: rarer model with expressive features, unique impressed dimples in cheek centers and bottom lip, original body and body finish.

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German Bisque Child by Bahr and Proschild with Vintage Photograph of Original Owner

Lot #94

13" (33 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, accented lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 297 dep 4. Comments: Bahr and Proschild, circa 1895. Value Points: the sweet doll wears her family made silk dress with velvet bretelles, matching bonnet, undergarments, leather shoes, and comes with a vintage photograph of a young ringlet-curled child holding the very doll in same costume.

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Very Beautiful German Bisque Child, 939, by Simon and Halbig in Original Costume

Lot #95

28" (71 cm.) Bisque socket head with high domed forehead and long-cheeked modeling, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eye-liner, dark painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, thick brush-stroked brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, open mouth with outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, dimpled chin, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed early body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S 16 H 939. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1895. Value Points: beautiful girl with choice bisque, rich eyes, original body, wearing gorgeous factory or store-original (tad frail) rose silk dress with tulle overlay. straw bonnet, undergarments, leather shoes.

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Petite French Bisque Bebe Steiner, Figure C, with Signed Steiner Eyes

Lot #96

11" (28 cm.) Bisque socket head with rounded facial shape, smoke-blue glass sleep eyes that operate from wire lever at back of head, painted lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, Steiner composition fully-jointed body, antique cotton dress, undergarments, leather shoes, lace bonnet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Figure C No 3/0 Steiner Bte SGDG Paris (head) Le Petit Parisien Bebe Steiner (body) Steiner (eyes). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1884. Value Points: very beautiful petite bebe with original signed body, body finish, signed eyes, beautiful painting, fine costume.

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19th Century Paul's Sunday Best Suit

Lot #97

0" (0 cm.) Suitable for costuming very large doll, Shoulders 10", jacket front length 18". Of fine patterned rose velvet, the suit features a jacket with rose sateen lining, fitted back, original embossed and die-cut bronze-finish metal buttons, lace cuffs, matching knicker length pants, and a silk striped vest. The name "Paul" is written in large script letters inside the jacket. Circa 1850. Excellent condition.

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French Curly Lambswool Paper Mache Lamb

Lot #98

18" (46 cm.) h. 20"l. Of paper mache with flocked flannel covered face and legs, blue glass inset eyes, painted nose and mouth, leather ears, and lavishly covered with thick curly lambswool. French, circa 1880, possibly Schanne, the noted French manufacturer of children's toy animals, as described in Encyclopedia of French Dolls, volume II. Excellent condition.

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Exceptional French Bisque Bebe Triste by Jumeau in Very Rare Size 10 with Original Costume

Lot #99

22" (56 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head with long-faced modeling and very full cheeks, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eye-liner encircles the eye cuts, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and accented lips, separately modeled pierced ears, original blonde mohair wig with original Jumeau comb, cork pate, Jumeau composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 10 (head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1884, the model known as Bebe Triste in reference to its wistful expression. Value Points: outstanding quality of the rare size Bebe Triste with superior sculpting and painting, luminous bisque and expression, original wig, comb, body, body finish, and original lace and silk dress, earrings, undergarments, socks and signed Jumeau shoes.

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French Walnut Doll Chair with Woven Rush Seat

Lot #100

13" (33 cm.) Carved walnut doll chair with unusually carved head rest, three-color woven rush seat, beautifully grained wood. French, circa 1840. Excellent condition.

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Large German Bisque Child, 949, by Simon & Halbig in Luxurious Costume

Lot #101

30" (76 cm.) Bisque socket head with elongated facial modeling and full cheeks, blue glass sleep eyes with spiral threading, dark eye-liner encircles the eye sockets, incised eyeliner, painted lashes, thick brush-stroked brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, open mouth, shaded and outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, antique blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. SH 16 949. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: gorgeous dewy patina of bisque enhances the deeply sculpted facial features, the doll wears a lavish multi-layered antique costume.

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German Bisque Child, 949, by Simon and Halbig with Square-Cut Teeth

Lot #102

22" (56 cm.) Bisque socket head with elongated facial shape, full cheeks, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brush stroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils of upturned nose, open mouth, outlined lips, two square cut upper teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, early composition and wooden fully-jointed body, straight wrists, nicely costumed in antique dress, undergarments. Condition: generally excellent, some body repaint. Marks: S 14 H 949. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: early model with fine lustrous patina, deeply sculpted features.

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German Bisque Child, 719, by Simon and Halbig

Lot #103

21" (53 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass inset eyes, dark eye-liner encircles the eye cut, painted lashes, brush stroked and multi-feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, open mouth, shaded and accented lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique lace dress with blue silk ribbons, lace cap, undergarments, blue kid shoes. Condition: generally excellent, small restoration on left pierced ear hole. Marks: S 12 H 712 dep. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1895. Value Points: rare model with most appealing smiling expression, fine quality bisque, original body finish.

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Rare German Bisque Child, 739, by Simon & Halbig for Schwarz of Philadelphia

Lot #104

19" (48 cm.) Bisque socket head with very full facial shape, large brown glass paperweight eyes, dark eyeliner, dark painted lashes, incised eyeliner, thick brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, accented lips, four porcelain teeth, brunette human hair, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S 12 H 739 dep (head) Germany (body) Made for G.A. Schwarz Philadelphia (paper label on body). Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: beautiful doll with finest quality of bisque, rare model, original body finish, lovely antique cashmere wol dress with blue embroidery and ribbons.

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German Bisque Child, 939, by Simon & Halbig

Lot #105

26" (66 cm.) Bisque socket head with elongated facial shape, full cheeks, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eye-liner, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows with decorative glaze, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, shaded and accented lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, early composition and wooden eight-loose-ball jointed plump body, straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent, few wig pulls. Marks: S 15 H 939. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: beautiful wide-eyed child with very choice bisque, original early body and body finish, gorgeous early white pique dress with embroidery and cutwork, undergarments, leather boots, lace cap.

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German Bisque Child, 939, by Simon & Halbig with Closed Mouth

Lot #106

27" (69 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eye liner, painted dark lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, lovely antique costume dress,undergarments, leather shoes, lace and silk ribbon bonnet. Condition: generally excellent, hands repainted, chip at back side of left ear lob, body appropriately sized but not original. Marks: S 15 H 939. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1895. Value Points: wide-eyed child doll with closed mouth has lovely bisque and sculpting, well-detailed costume.

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An All-Original German Bisque Child, 6969, by Gebruder Heubach

Lot #107

13" (33 cm.) Pink-tinted bisque socket head, small blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with downcast lip corners, brunette mohair wig in long braids, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, factory original rose sateen dress and straw bonnet, undergarments, leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 6969 3 Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912. Value Points: all-original pouty faced child has superlative bisque and painting, original body and body finish, factory presentation dress and bonnet, wonderful original mohair wig.

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Petite German Bisque Character, 530, by Marseille

Lot #108

11" (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, small brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, short stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with hint of smile, dimpled cheeks, brunette human hair braids, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Germany 530 A 3/0 M DRGM. Comments: Marseille, circa 1915. Value Points: rare little model in appealing size wears antique romper suit and belt, argyle socks, leather shoes, straw hat.

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An All-Original German Bisque Character, 536, with Original Chemise and Box

Lot #109

13" (33 cm.) Bisque socket head, small blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, composition bent limb baby body with unusual jointed wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 536 5. Comments: Kley and Hahn, circa 1915. Value Points: rare model in factory-original condition, wearing original chemise, and contained in box labeled "Mein Goldherz Baby" with a photograph of the painted eye version of the same doll; additional costume pieces are included in the box.

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German All-Bisque Baby by Kestner in Larger Size

Lot #109.1

8" (20 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs, bare feet, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, closed mouth with accented lips, brunette mohair wig. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: D made in Germany 8. Comments: Kestner, circa 1915. Value Points: the larger all-bisque baby has original Kestner crown and streamer paper label on chest.

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Three German All-Bisque Kewpies

Lot #110

7" (18 cm.) Each is all-bisque figure depicting Kewpie in an action position, each with modeled topknot, side curls, forelock curl, side-glancing eyes, blue wings. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: c (black circle stamp) O'Neill (feet). Comments: Germany, circa 1912, included is a large Kewpie Thinker, Kewpie Traveller, and Kewpie with Black Cat on Lap.

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Very Rare German Bisque Character Toddler by Gebruder Heubach

Lot #111

24" (61 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eye-liner, painted lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with pale outlined lips, original brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 9617 10 Heubach (in square) Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1915. Value Points: very rare model in superb larger size with exceptional detail of sculpting including impressed cheek dimples, laughter lines around the eyes, fine quality of bisque, original toddler body with original finish, great antique sailor costume, undergarments, striped knit stockings, leather shoes.

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Fine French Bisque Bebe Jumeau EJ, First Period, Size 9 with Superb Costume

Lot #112

24" (61 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head with very full cheeks, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, mauve blushed eye shadow, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined shaded lips, separately modeled pierced ears, French composition and wooden eight loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, plump limbs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 9 EJ (head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, the first model of his signature bebe EJ, circa 1882. Value Points: beautiful large bebe with superb sculpting and bisque, original body in near mint condition, included is fine antique costume comprising leather shoes stamped E. Jumeau, original Jumeau chemise and bebe stays, undergarments, maroon and bronze green silk dress, fur stole, and fine straw bonnet with maroon silk lining.

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Gorgeous French Bisque Bebe by Schmitt et Fils in Rare Large Size

Lot #113

28" (71 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head with pear-shaped facial modeling, full cheeks and chin, pale blue/grey paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eye-liner encircles the eye sockets, painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, brush stroked and multi-feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the accented lips, well-defined pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, well defined musculature. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sch (in shield on head and bottom of derriere) 7 (raised number). Comments: Schmitt et Fils, circa 1884. Value Points: superb original condition of the large bebe with loveliest pale bisque enhanced by rich painting of features, near mint original body, along with antique bonnet, undergarments, stockings, leather shoes marked with figure of doll in chemise, and (partially old) lovely antique dress.

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French Child's Prie-Dieu with Needlepoint Seat

Lot #113.1

23" (58 cm.) Wooden spindled prie-dieu chair with ebony finish and fancy carving is designed for kneeling in worship, having rich floral needlework pattern on black background on both seat and arm rest. The chair is perfectly sized for display with a larger doll. French, circa 1885. A rare furniture object in fine original condition.

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American Paper Mache Black Folk Doll "Mabel Lincoln" Attributed to Leo Moss

Lot #114

17" (43 cm.) Hand-sculpted paper mache head portraying a young crying black child, with rich dark brown complexion, sculpted fleecy hair, brown glass inset eyes, sculpted detail of slanted brows, downcast lips in fretful expression, sculpted tears, brown muslin body, brown composition lower limbs, muslin baby gown. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: L.M. (impressed at back neck) Mabel Lincoln 1922 (muslin label with hand-lettered words on front torso). Comments: circa 1920's, the doll is attributed to Georgian folk artist Leo Moss who, according to semi-documented legends, is reported to have worked during this time creating portrait characterization dolls of his family and friends; the child with sculpted tears is among his most notable pieces. Value Points: wonderfully sculpted doll with superb detail of hair and facial features, perfectly preserved.

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American Brown-Complexioned Paper Mache Doll with Sculpted Hat, Possibly Leo Moss

Lot #115

15" (38 cm.) Brown paper mache socket head with hand-pressed sculpted detail, amber brown complexion, black tightly curled hair under sculpted red-ribbed stocking cap with turned up edge, amber brown glass inset eyes, sculpted brows, nose, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, nicely costumed in red cotton dress, undergarments. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: circa 1920, possibly the work of American folk artist Leo Moss who, according to oral tradition, worked as a doll maker using scrap materials from his house painting jobs. Value Points: despite its mystery origin, the doll has a compelling facial sculpture, unusual sculpted hat and hair, and fine patina.

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Rare American Wooden Character, 205, by Schoenhut from Early Period

Lot #116

16" (41 cm.) Pressed/carved wooden socket head with carved hair depicting young boy, hair waved across the forehead and with short pageboy curls at the back, brown intaglio eyes with well-defined sculpting, notable eyelids, white eye-dots, painted brows, nostril accented, closed mouth with pouty lips, slightly upturned rounded nose, all-wooden spring-jointed body, nicely costumed in Schoenhut style suit, with original Schoenhut shoes. Condition: generally excellent, some typical play wear. Marks: Schoenhut Doll Pat. Jan 17,11 USA & Foreign Countries. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1912, this original 16" model was introduced in that year. Value Points: rare early model with most artistic demeanor, superb detail of hair carving and combmarks.

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Very Rare American Wooden Schoenhut Boy, 403, from 1911 Graziano Year

Lot #117

16" (41 cm.) All wooden-carved doll with socket head, deeply set eye sockets with narrow intaglio eyes, white eyedots, black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, rounded nose with nostril accents, closed mouth with extended upper lip and full pouty lower lip, unusually large ears, original blonde tacked on wig, wooden spring-jointed body with holes in feet for positioning. Condition: very good, original finish, rub on nose and bottom lip, slight typical play wear. Marks: Schoenhut Dolls Pat. Jan.17, '11 USA & Foreign Countries. Comments: Schoenhut, the Graziano model 403 from the initial year of 1911; according to Carol Corson's Schoenhut Dolls, the initial version of the 403 model was likely made for six months only.

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American Wooden Character Doll, Model 308, by Schoenhut

Lot #118

19" (48 cm.) Carved/pressed socket head, brown intaglio eyes with white eyedots, painted facial features, closed mouth with pouty expression, blonde mohair wig, all-wooden spring-jointed body, well costumed. Condition: generally excellent, nose tip rub. Marks: Schoenhut Doll Pat. Jan 17, '11 USA. Comments: Schoenhut, model 308, circa 1915. Value Points: appealing characterization with fine lustrous patina.

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American Wooden Schoenhut Girl, Model 301

Lot #119

16" (41 cm.) Presed/carved wooden socket head, large intaglio deep blue eyes, white eyedots, impressed detail under eyes, slightly upturned rounded nose, full lips, original wheat blonde mohair bobbed wig with bangs, wooden spring-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, very light typical lines on face. Marks: Schoenhut Doll, Pat. Jan 17, 11 USA Foreign Countries. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1915. Value Points: fine original condition of the sweet-faced wistful child, beautiful painting of features, original wig, Schoenut (worn) shoes, antique costume that may be original.

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Rare German Brown-Haired Porcelain Lady with Snood and Pink Hair Bows

Lot #120

20" (51 cm.) Pink tinted porcelain shoulder head with brown sculpted hair drawn away from face and captured in a deeply sculpted black snood decorated with black band and large pink bows, painted facial features, blue eyes, single stroke brows, closed mouth, old muslin stitch-jointed body, porcelain arms, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent, fingers broken on left hand. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: rare hair style accents the rare brown hair color.

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Petite German Brown Haired Porcelain Doll

Lot #121

11" (28 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead with brown sculpted hair in arranged curls overall the head and terminating in looped curls onto the forehead, painted facial features, blue eyes, closed mouth, old muslin stitch-jointed body with bisque lower limbs, painted boots, nicely costumed in antique gown, undergarments. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: well-detailed hair, fancy grey sculpted boots with blue insert trim, gilt edging.

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German Porcelain Lady with Sculpted Brown Hair and Black Hair Band

Lot #122

17" (43 cm.) Pink tinted porcelain shoulder head with plump face, modeled ears, brown sculpted hair in tight curls at the forehead, then pulled away and held by sculpted black hair band into cascading ringlet curls onto the shoulders, painted facial features, blue eyes, muslin stitch-jointed body, porcelain lower arms and legs, painted brown boots, lovely antique day gown. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: rarity factors include brown hair, ornate coiffure, black hair band.

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Petite German Porcelain Doll with Pink-tinted Complexion

Lot #122.1

9.5" (24 cm.) Pink tinted porcelain shoulder head with black sculpted hair in short uniform finger curls, painted facial features, blue eyes, muslin stitch-jointed body, black flat shoes, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1865. Value Points: beautifully blushed complexion tones, dainty painting of petite facial features.

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German Black Haired Porcelain Doll with Snood and Gold Hair bows

Lot #123

17" (43 cm.) Porcelain shoulder head with black sculpted hair drawn into a pageboy coiffure and captured by a sculpted and painted black hair snood decorated with gold bows at the side of the face, painted facial features, large blue eyes, old muslin stitch-jointed body, (new) porcelain limbs, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870, the model is identical to #120 with variations in hair color and decorations. Value Points: rare model with fine quality of decorations.

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German Porcelain Doll with Sculpted Ears and Unusual Coiffure

Lot #124

16" (41 cm.) Porcelain shoulder head with black sculpted hair drawn away face into deeply waved curls held by a modeled hair band behind the fully sculpted ears, painted facial features, blue upper glancing eyes, muslin body, porcelain lower limbs, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent, chip on right leg, paint on legs worn. Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: most appealing gentle expression with softly arranged hair on this rare model.

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Petite German Porcelain Doll with Brown Painted Eyes

Lot #125

10" (25 cm.) Porcelain shoulder head with black painted hair having thick centerpart, waved behind the sculpted ears into short finger curls, painted brown eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, closed mouth, muslin stitch-jointed body, porcelain limbs, well costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1865. Value Points: endearing expression enhanced by rare brown eyes.

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Large German Pink-Tinted Porcelain Doll with Brown Eyes

Lot #126

24" (61 cm.) Pink tinted porcelain shoulder head with sculpted black hair arranged in short finger curls, painted brown eyes, single stroke black brows, accented nostrils circles, red and black upper eyeliner, closed mouth with center accent line, muslin stitch-jointed body, porcelain lower limbs, painted blue boots, antique costume and undergarments. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1865. Value Points: beautiful pink tinted complexion, rare brown eyes.

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French Bisque Bebe L'Intrepide by Jumeau with Trunk and Trousseau

Lot #127

19" (48 cm.) Poured bisque socket head, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, lushly painted lashes, thick brush stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, shaded and accented lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair over cork pate, Jumeau composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent, chip on pierced ear hole. Marks: Tete Jumeau 8 (stamp, and artist check marks) L'intrepide 8 (incised). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1890, the unusual markings appeared on a walking doll by Roullet et Decamps with head by Jumeau, although this doll indicates that Jumeau used the marking for bebe heads also on rare occasions. Value Points: lovely gleaming bisque and well painted features, the bebe wears an original cotton print dress, undergarments, velvet bonnet, signed Jumeau shoes, and owns a trunk with lift-out tray, interior decoupage, containing a variety of additional costumes and costume pieces, notable tan wool coat with velvet collar and cuffs, and a creamy wool crepe best dress with lace yoke.

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French Bisque Jester Doll Presenting Au Nain Jaune Game by David

Lot #128

13" (33 cm.) A bisque head doll with brown glass eyes, open mouth, four teeth, blonde mohair wig in jester fashion, five piece paper mache body, bisque hands, wearing a finely made gold and aqua silk jester costume, painted gold pointed shoes, is standing behind a beautifully printed parlor game box Au Nain Jaune as though holding open the lid and showing the contents. Condition: generally excellent, game pieces not included. Marks: 1079 dep S&H (doll) Marque Depose Article Francaise (in triangle) No.17. Comments: circa 1907, the amusing presentation bears the maker's number 17, David, from the membership list of Chambre Syndicale des Fabricants de Jouets & Jeux; the rare piece is shown in Encyclopedia of French Dolls, Volume 1, p.137. Value Points: rare and wonderfully preserved presentation doll with maker's mark.

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Pair, French All Bisque Mignonettes in Original Party Costumes

Lot #129

5" (13 cm.) Each has bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, blue glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, white stockings, black two lace heeled shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1890. Value Points: superb companion pair wearing matched party costumes in gold and rose sateen with generous metallic, silk and lace trim on costumes and party hats, along with tiny brass bells.

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French Bisque Bebe E.J. by Jumeau, Size 8

Lot #130

19" (48 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head, deep brown glass paperweight inset eyes, lushly painted lashes, thick brush-stroked and multi-feathered brows, rose blushed eye shadow, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose E. 8 J. (and artist check marks, on head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1885. Value Points: beautiful wide-eyed model with very fine complexion and eye shadows, original earrings, original body and beautiful original body finish, lace and velvet dress and bonnet included.

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Lovely French Bisque Bebe Jumeau in Antique Costume

Lot #131

20" (51 cm.) Bisque socket head, large amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, richly painted lashes and brows with enhancing decorative glaze, rose blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, separately applied pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 9 (artist check marks) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Jumeau, circa 1886. Value Points: very beautiful earliest tete model with superb sculpting, lustrous complexion, original body finish, antique maroon velvet costume, undergarments, leather shoes, with leather and maroon toiletry case, ex-collection Helen Jo Payne.

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American Composition Margaret O'Brien by Alexander

Lot #132

18" (46 cm.) Composition socket head, blue sleep eyes, real lashes, dark eyeshadow, painted lashes, closed mouth, brunette hair in bangs and braids, five piece composition body. Condition: generally excellent, few light lines on face. Marks: Alexander (dress and doll tagged). Margaret O'Brien (clover leaf paper label on wrist). Comments: Alexander, circa 1938, portrait doll of the child film star Margaret O'Brien. Value Points: superb unplayed with condition of the rare doll wearing her original checkered dress, undergarments, socks, shoes, pink straw bonnet.

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American Composition McGuffey Ana by Alexander

Lot #133

14" (36 cm.) Composition socket head, sleep eyes, painted facial features, closed mouth, light brown mohair curly wig, five piece composition body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: McGuffey Ana Madame Alexander. Comments: circa 1935, Alexander. Value Points: in near mint condition, the doll wears her original tagged flower print dress, pinafore, undergarments, leggings, blue shoes, straw flowered bonnet.

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American Composition Scarlett O'Hara by Alexander in Rare Costume

Lot #134

11" (28 cm.) Composition socket head, green sleep eyes, real lashes, painted lashes, dark eye shadow, closed mouth, black mohair wig in original coiffure, five piece composition body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: "Scarlett" Madame Alexander, New York. Comments: portrait doll representing Scarlett O'Hara of Gone with the Wind, released at the time of the movie's premiere in 1939. Value Points: rare doll in superb condition with original beautifully detailed tagged gown, undergarments, green shoes, green bonnet with spray of roses.

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Outstanding American Composition Shirley Temple with Original Trunk and Extensive Trousseau

Lot #135

18" (46 cm.) Composition socket head, green sleep eyes, real lashes, painted lashes and brows, open mouth, row of teeth, original blonde mohair wig in ringlet curls, five piece composition body, wearing original blue pleated organdy dress with polka dot organdy collar with original Shirley Temple NRA label, undergarments, shoes and socks. Condition: near pristine unplayed with condition. Marks: Shirley Temple Cop. Ideal 18. Comments: portrait doll of the child film star, circa 1938. Value Points: the pristine doll is preserved in its original holiday gift box from The Davis Store, and also owns an original trunk decorated with travel stickers and brimming with an array of Shirley Temple costumes and accessories in virtually mint condition, comprising: white fur coat and hat with pink rayon lining on Mollye hanger, striped rain cape and matching umbrella, boucle swimsuit with braided straps, four original slips with attached panties, floral print pajamas, seven various pairs of shoes, pair of red rubber boots, blue felt slippers, pair of roller skates, three pairs of socks, belt, original chaps with holster and toy gun, and two untagged dresses including Little Bright Eyes dress with elephant pin on "Hollywood Cinema Fashions" hangers. Also the following costumes made by Molly-es for Shirley Temple, each presented on original Molly-e hanger and each with Molly-e tag on costume: pink velvet coat and hat, yellow pajamas, blue flannel coat with feathered beret, navy blue sailor dress, pink dotted Swiss dress, navy blue wool coat with red trimmed matching cap, navy blue riding ensemble of pants and jacket, maroon polka dot dress with smocking and organdy trim. The costumes are fresh and vibrant, in unplayed with condition, as is the doll and trunk.

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French "Globe de Mariage" with Bisque Flowers and Original Bridal Coronet & Earrings

Lot #136

20" (51 cm.) Arranged upon an ebony-painted platform under a glass dome is an elaborate gilt arrangement with silk tufted cushion decorated with floral gilt pins, two beveled oval mirrors surrounded by gilded leaves and flowers, and highlighted by small bisque petaled flowers. Arranged upon the cushion is a bridal coronet of tiny wax orange blossoms designed to appear as though actual pearls, and a pair of matching earrings for the bride. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1885, the tradition of the bridal "globe de mariage" symbolized a young couple's hopes for their future, and served as a repository of memorabilia of their marriage.

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French Bisque Poupee in Original Wedding Gown, with Bridal Corsage

Lot #137

11" (28 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, blue glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth, original brunette mohair wig over cork pate, original muslin poupee body with shapely waist, kid arms with separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent, presentation box a bit worn. Marks: F.G. 3/0. Comments: Gaultier Freres, circa 1885. Value Points: perfectly preserved in original condition, the bride wears richly ornamented ivory satin gown, undergarments, and veil. She is posed inside an original presentation box along with a lavish wedding bouquet for a "real" bride, and a decorative illustration on the lid.

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French Bisque Poupee in Original Bourbonnais Folklore Costume of France

Lot #138

13" (33 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, pale blue glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, pierced ears, original blonde mohair wig over cork pate, original muslin poupee body with shapely torso, kid arms with separately stitched fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 0. Comments: circa 1880, the beautiful poupee wears her elaborate original folklore costume of the Bourbonnais region of France, comprising red woolen gown with black Alencon lace, black silk tablier with matching lace trim, fichu, undergarments, wooden sabots, original earrings, and original woven straw "A Deux Bonjours" bonnet of unique style. Value Points: beautifully preserved poupee with wonderfully detailed original costume.

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German Bisque Portrait of Chinese Baby, Model 243, by Kestner

Lot #139

19" (41 cm.) Bisque socket head with light-amber tinted complexion, small brown glass sleep eyes in half-moon shape, painted curly lashes, black feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, accented lips, two porcelain upper teeth, black mohair wig over partial plaster pate, amber tinted composition bent limb baby body, beautifully costumed in antique silk and velvet jacket with rich embroidery. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Kestner, circa 1910, their unique model of Chinese baby, the design was used for this model only. Value Points: well detailed modeling, with original body and wig.

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Beautiful French Bisque Bebe Bru Jne with Original Body

Lot #140

18" (46 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate with modeled bosom and shoulder blades, almond-shaped brown glass enamel inset eyes, thick dark eye liner encircles the eye sockets, painted lashes and brows with feathered highlights, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with tiny modeled tongue tip, shaded and accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid slender bebe body with Chevrot hinged hips, wooden lower legs, kid over wooden upper arms, bisque forearms and hands, beautifully costumed in antique teal velvet jacket dress with ivory silk plastron and ribbons, undergarments, lace and straw bonnet, early leather shoes signed "6" in the Bru style. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bru Jne 6 (head and shoulder plate) (partial original paper label). Comments: Bru, circa 1885. Value Points: very beautiful bebe with deeply defined characterization, original body and hands.

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German Bisque Character with Brown Eyes, Model 526, by Kley and Hahn

Lot #141

18" (46 cm.) Bisque socket head with defined character features, brown painted downcast eyes, thick black eyeliner with tiny fringed lashes, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pouty expression, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique blue cotton school dress, undergarments, black leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K&H Germany 526 6. Comments: Kley and Hahn, from their art character series, circa 1910. Value Points: beautiful modeling, bisque and painting on the rare character.

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German Bisque Character, 520, by Kley and Hahn with Smiling Expression

Lot #142

17" (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted facial features, blue eyes, thick black upper eyeliner, lightly fringed lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique school dress. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K&H (in banner) 520 4 1/2 Germany. Comments: Kley and Hahn, circa 1912. Value Points: rare character with most appealing cheerful expression, impressed dimples around mouth and cheeks.

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German All-Bisque Character by Gebruder Heubach

Lot #143

9" (23 cm.) One piece all-bisque head and torso, head turned to the right, brown sculpted short curly hair held by three purple bows, painted brown side-glancing eyes, black upper eyeliner, white eye dots, closed mouth with row of tiny painted teeth, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs, modeled white socks and brown one strap shoes with sculpted bow ties, nicely costumed. Condition: reglue at top of right arm, chip top of left leg and left pinky. Marks: 10490. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1915. Value Points: rare all-bisque with endearing expression, unusual brown hair.

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German All-Bisque Coquette by Heubach

Lot #144

6" (15 cm.) One piece bisque head and torso, brown sculpted bobbed hair with blue hair band, dark blue side-glancing eyes, closed mouth with impish smile, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white socks and brown shoes with sculpted bows, nicely costumed. Condition: legs appear one size large, right leg loop missing, chip left pinky. Marks: 10499 1. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1915. Value Points: sought-after shy child with well detailed hair and expression.

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Very Pretty and Rare German Bisque Character, 526, by Kley and Hahn

Lot #145

18" (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted facial features, blue eyes, white eye dots, thick black upper eye liner with short fringed lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K&H (in banner) Germany 526 6. Comments: Kley and Hahn, circa 1912. Value Points: very fine quality of bisque and painting, original body and body finish, wonderful antique costume comprising cotton pinafore dress, undergarments, red kidskin shoes marked C.M., socks ink-lettered Julia A. Bartlett, possibly the name of original owner.

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Very Rare French Paper Mache Poupee in Exhibition Size with Early Costume

Lot #146

34" (86 cm.) Solid domed paper mache shoulder head with oval-shaped slender face, elongated throat, black enamel glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, aquiline nose with accented nostrils, closed mouth, black painted pate with stippling details around the forehead, fully sculpted ears, kid poupee body with shapely torso, gusset-jointed of hips, knees and elbows, stitched and separated fingers and toes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1850. Value Points: superb large paper mache poupee has very beautiful serene expression, fine original sturdy body, wearing exquisite antique taffeta gown with extended train and lace trim, lace bonnet, undergarments, boots.

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Collection of Early Paper Dolls of Tom Thumb Family by McLoughlin

Lot #147

0" (0 cm.) Each in original yellow envelope with name of paper doll and McLoughlin Bros Publishers, 30 Beekman Street, New York, along an image of the paper doll and fanciful borders. Included is Commodore Nutt, with three double-sided costumes, and two single-sided costumes; Minnie Warren (uncut) with four pages of uncut double-sided costumes; two Mrs. Tom Thumb (one cut, one uncut) with three uncut costumes (very frail) and four double-sided costumes; and General Tom Thumb with two envelopes, one double-sided doll, and four double-sided costumes. Fair to very good with some fraility, tears, spotting as typically found. American, McLoughlin, circa 1880.

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Large Collection of Early McLoughlin Paper Dolls

Lot #148

0" (0 cm.) From the early production years, circa 1870-1885 of the New York publishing firm of McLoughlin, including the following uncut sheets: Little Bo Peek,Winnie Warren and Willie, The Baby, Louise, and Louise and Maud and the following cut with original envelopes: Dear Coz, May Day, Eva St. Clair, Mollie, Dora, Stella, miniature Tom Thumb, Florence, Fanny, Florence and Alecia, Little Bo Peep, Jeannie, Anna Doll, Josie Fox, Sarah Brown, and Rosebud, along with a few envelopes only. Fair to excellent condition, with typical age spots. Nevertheless, a remarkable presentation of the prolific output of this important 19th century American publisher of paper dolls.

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German Paper Mache Taufling Baby with Original Costume

Lot #149

10" (25 cm.) Solid domed paper mache head with bald pate, delicately painted curls above the ears, black enamel eyes, closed mouth, blushed cheeks, paper mache and wooden body parts separated by cotton cambric covered midriff and upper limbs, "mama" bellows crier in midriff. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1860. Value Points: a beautiful taufling baby with functioning mama crier, antique gown and chemise.

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German Taufling Baby with Original Crier Body and Costume

Lot #150

13" (33 cm.) Solid domed paper mache head with bald pate, delicately painted curls above each ear, black glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes, closed mouth with gentle smiling expression, paper mache body elements separated by cambric cloth covered midriff and upper limbs, bellows enclosed in midriff which when squeezed causes the baby to cry "mama". Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1855, inspired by the Japanese Ichimatsu baby doll that had just been introduced to Western society. Value Points: fine original condition, working crier, along with antique costume, unusual painting detail includes white finger and toe nails.

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Two Miniature German Paper Mache Taufling Babies

Lot #151

10" (25 cm.) larger, 7" smaller. Each has solid domed paper mache head (the larger with wax-over), glass enamel eyes, painted brows and lashes, closed mouth, paper mache shoulder plate, lower torso, feet and hands, wooden arms and legs, muslin midriff, upper arms and legs, loosely jointed to simulate infant bodies. Condition: very good, larger has craquelure on face, both with original finish. Comments: Germany, circa 1850. Value Points: wonderful pair of early taufling babies, the larger with sleep eyes that operate from a wire at the back torso, and having original costume; the smaller with early wooden walker, and original undergarments and lace bonnet.

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Early German Paper Mache Doll with Wooden Articulated Body

Lot #152

5.5" (14 cm.) Paper mache shoulderhead with painted facial features, bright blue eyes, slightly smiling expression, original brunette wig in long looped braids at sides and back of head, all-wooden body with shapely torso, dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, painted fancy orange slippers with unusual painted lacing on calves, original costume, beaded necklace, hair band that extends over forehead and onto back of head. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1850. Value Points: rarity factors include original coiffure, wooden articulated body with fancy painted shoes.

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Very Rare Large French Bisque Bebe Steiner, Figure A, Size 21

Lot #153

37" (94 cm.) Bisque socket head, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eye liner, long painted lashes with "dot" highlights, rose blushed eye shadow, fringed brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate, Steiner composition fully-jointed body, wearing lovely antique lace dress and undergarments with added jacket and bonnet of antique fabrics and trim. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: J. Steiner Bte SGDG Paris Fre A 21 (head) Le Petit Parisien Bebe Steiner Medaille d'Or Paris 1889 (body) Value Points: Jules Steiner, circa 1890. Value Points: very rare large size bebe is enhanced by having original signed head and body, and gorgeous quality of bisque, complexion and painting.

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Rare and Charming French Paper Mache Set of Bunny Six-Pins

Lot #154

24" (61 cm.) l. bunny holder. 9" standing bunnies. A paper mache brown bunny with painted eyes, nose and whiskers has hollow opening on its back in which are stored seven standing bunnies (four grey, three brown, each with black bead eyes and sculpted red and blue hat. Condition: very good/excellent, original finish. Comments: French, circa 1880, the parlor "jeu de quilles" bowling sets were immensely popular toy items produced by various French firms in the last half of the 19th century, being created in a variety of forms. Value Points: charming toy with endearing facial expressions, rare to find in complete state and with original finish.

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Rare French Wooden and Paper Theatre with Mechanical Movement

Lot #155

0" (0 cm.) 20" x 12" base, 14"h. stages. A wooden case that serves as storage unit for various stage settings and curtains, of engraved and/or painted detail, also contains an unusual mechanical device likely intended to move actors to and fro across the stage. The richly designed paper curtain is labeled "Theatre in Miniature". Very good condition although the mechanical function is not clear. French, mid-19th century, beautifully detailed scenes, curtains and construction of the rare mystery theatre.

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French Bisque "Mon Tresor" Polichinelle in Grand Size with Original Costume

Lot #156

26" (66 cm.) including hat. The bisque-head Polichinelle has blue glass eyes, painted lashes and brows, open mouth, shaded lips, four teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, bisque hands, wooden lower legs and feet with distinctive curved shoes, excelsior filled body, and is wearing sewn-on elaborate silk costume of burgundy and ivory silk satin with metallic and lace trim, silk ribbons, brass bells, and well-formed signature Polichinelle humps at front and back torso. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Mon Tresor 27. Comments: French, circa 1895. Value Points: wonderful grand size of the popular 19th century theatre figure accentuated by superbly detailed original costume, shoes, and hat.

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French Bisque Mechanical Toy "Boy Pulling Cart with Little Girl" by Roullet et Decamps

Lot #157

15" (38 cm.) l. 12"h. boy. A bisque-head boy with blue glass eyes, mohair lashes, painted facial features, open mouth, teeth, blonde mohair wig, carton torso, wire upper arms, bisque forearms, paper mache legs, is pulling a two-wheeled wooden stake cart that is being driven by a small bisque-headed doll with glass eyes, bisque hands, carton torso and legs. When keywound, the boy briskly walks along, pulling the cart, while the girl pulls the reins as though urging the boy to walk faster. Condition: generally excellent, mechanism functions well. Marks: 1078 (or 1079) Germany Halbig S&H (dolls). Comments: Roullet et Decamps, circa 1900. Value Points: all original condition of the amusing French mechanical toy, the boy in ivory sateen sailor costume, with well-functioning movement.

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Beautiful French Bisque Bebe by Jules Steiner, Figure B, in Grand Size

Lot #158

33" (84 cm.) Bisque socket head, dark blue glass sleep eyes that operate from a wire-lever at the back of the head, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, thickly fringed brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, well-detailed ears with pierced lobes, open mouth with slightly upturned lip corners, two rows of tiny porcelain teeth, blonde human hair wig over Steiner pate, Steiner composition fully-jointed body, nicely costumed in antique cotton dress, undergarments, stockings, shoes, cream plush coat with pearl buttonsd and matching bonnet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: J. Bougouin Steiner Bte SGDG. (incised very faintly) B (red stamp). J. Steiner (eyes). Comments: Steiner, model Figure B with rare double row of teeth, circa 1884. Value Points: rare model in fine grand size with gorgeous creamy bisque and very fine painting of features, original body and body finish, rare original signed Steiner eyes with well-functioning sleep mechanism.

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French Child's Chair in the Henri IV Manner

Lot #159

24" (61 cm.) Wooden chair with original painted finish in verdigris and gilt has fine carved details, and is upholstered in a rose and cream silk. Excellent condition. French, mid-19th century.

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Rare French All-Bisque Mignonette with Jointed Elbows and Original Costume

Lot #160

5.5" (14 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque slender torso, elongated throat, blue enamel glass inset eyes with encircling eye liner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms with ball-joints at the elbows, peg-jointed legs with silk-wrapped shoes on bare feet. Condition: generally excellent, wig is original albeit sparse. Comments: French, circa 1880, based upon the original depose of Sustrac. Value Points: exquisite painting of facial features on the rare jointed elbow mignonette, original silk costume, muslin and lace undergarments, original hat.

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An Outstanding Early Miniature "Petit Theatre en Action" in Original Box

Lot #161

6" (15 cm.) l. x 4"h. A heavy card paper box with green and teal paper covers, lid edged in embossed gilt centering an engraved image of a columned and curtained stage and name "Petit Theatre En Action" opens to reveal the stage platform and slotted base for insertion of backgrounds and persons, and a myriad of paper elements designed for playing theatre, each with beautifully engraved images including the curtained stage front, 2 backgrounds (each with side panels allowing various dimensional effects), 22 tiny die-cut people on paper strips with names inscribed below (and 5 additional paper strips with characters missing), 2 die-cut furnitures, and four different scripts for various plays that could be enacted (the names of die-cut people match the names of characters in the plays). The plays were acted by placing the characters on slotted base and moving their paper strips back and forth. Excellent condition except as noted. French, circa 1850, an extraordinary early miniature theatre that is beautifully designed and preserved.

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Extremely Rare and Beautiful French Bisque Poupee by Leverd & Cie

Lot #162

25" (64 cm.) Pale bisque swivel head with slender oval face and elongated strong throat, on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, unique cut-out of bisque around the crown rim to indicate wig placement, pale blue glass enamel inset eyes with spiral threading, thick dark eye liner, painted dark eyelashes, widely feathered brows, mauve blushed eye shadow, strong aquiline nose with accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line and accent dots, dimpled chin, well-modeled pierced ears, original wax over wig pate, antique brunette human hair wig replacing original inserted hair, kid poupee body with gusset jointing at elbows, hips and knees, bisque forearms with well-sculpted fingers and defined knuckles and nails, exquisitely costumed in silk gown with extended train, undergarments, shoes, bonnet. Condition: generally excellent. right hand broken and reglued at knuckles, body original and especially sturdy. Marks: 8 Bte SGDG. Comments: Leverd & Cie, his rare deposed poupee was made for one or two years only, circa 1869. Value Points: an extraordinary doll with unique and distinctive facial sculpting enhanced by superb bisque, painting, eyes, and delicate complexion, original body; few examples of the rare deposed poupee are known to exist.

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Fine Early English Wooden Doll in Grand Size

Lot #163

26" (66 cm.) All-wooden doll with rounded head on elongated slender throat and shaped torso with bosom, tiny waist and block-cut lower torso, facial features centered in face, pupil-less black enamel eyes, dot-painted lashes around the entire eyes, thin brows, well-shaped prominent nose, tiny closed mouth with center line, blush spots on cheeks, brunette human hair, cloth upper shoulder attachments, one piece wooden arms with carved separated fingers, simply carved dowel jointed legs, authentically re-costumed many years ago in antique fabrics by Nellie Perkins. Condition: generally excellent albeit with early paint restoration. Comments: England, mid-18th century, the style known as "Queen Anne" doll. Value Points: fine large model of early wooden doll with regal yet gentle bearing and expression, being sold from the estate collection of the late Madeline Merrill, doll researcher and author of The Art of Dolls, 1700-1945.

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French Silk-Covered Wooden Sedan Chair in Grand Size

Lot #164

21" (53 cm.) An imposing wooden framed sedan chair with S-curved back and roof, curved side windows, opening front windowed door, attached wooden carrying bars, is richly covered in patterned rose silk with floral paper decoupage and metallic thread borders; the interior with green silk ornamented with tiny bead flowers. Excellent condition, one glass window replaced. French, circa 1875, a beautiful early accessory in perfect size for doll display. $2000/2500

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French Bisque Bebe by Schmitt et Fils with Signed Body

Lot #166

14" (36 cm.) Bisque socket head with pear-shaped facial modeling, painted facial features, mauve blushed eye shadow, painted lashes, brush stroked and multi-feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, Schmitt composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sch (in shield, on head and derriere). 0 (head and shoes). Comments: Schmitt et Fils, circa 1884. Value Points: very pretty and well sculpted bebe enhanced by fine painting, original signed body, lovely antique lace dress and cap, kid shoes may be original.

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Superb Early French Inlay and Burled Miniature Armoire from Alphonse Giroux & Cie

Lot #167

22" (56 cm.) A fine walnut armoire with fruitwood veneer and marquetry floral designs has a nicely shaped crown with inlaid crest design, single mirrored door, single drawer, rich bronze mounts, mirror edging, finials and drawer pulls, and its original paper label on the base indicating its provenance from the prestigious Parisian objects d'art store of Alphonse Giroux located on Boulevard des Capucines; the label indicates that the armoire was produced prior to 1849 when Alphonse was dropped from the store name, according to Encyclopedia of French Dolls, Volume I, page 252. An outstanding early signed furniture with store provenance, circa 1840.

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Lovely Early Period French Bisque Bebe by Emile Jumeau

Lot #168

22" (56 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight eyes with very fine spiral threading and darker outer rims, dark eye liner encircles the eye sockets, delicately painted lashes and brows, mauve eye shadow, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, separately modeled pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, Jumeau composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 11 (?, incised, very faint on head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Jumeau, circa 1880. Value Points: beautiful bebe with fine quality bisque, delicate complexion tones, gorgeous eyes, original body and body finish, lovely antique dress, undergarments, bebe stays, silk bonnet, signed Jumeau shoes.

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French Doll's Woven Chair with Teal Blue Silk Upholstery

Lot #169

13" (33 cm.) Woven rattan arm chair is upholstered in rich teal blue silk edged with braided cord and trimmed with tiny buttons. Excellent condition. French, circa 1885, a rare and rich color of upholstery in beautifully preserved original condition.

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Delightful Petite Marotte with Whistle Handle and Silk costume

Lot #170

6" (15 cm.) Posed upon a bone handle with whistle tip is a bisque-headed doll with blonde sculpted hair and painted facial features, torso with hidden bell interior costumed in blue and ivory silk with lace and silver metallic trim, matching cap. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: circa 1870, when marotte is shaken the little bell tinkles. Value Points: delightful and rare small marotte, perfectly sized for display with bebes.

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German Bisque Miniature Doll by Simon and Halbig

Lot #171

6" (15 cm.) Solid domed bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth with hint of smile, accented eye corners and nostrils, blonde mohair wig, original muslin body with with bent bisque arms to above the elbow, bisque lower legs with bare feet, original cotton night shift. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (unusual illegible ink inscription on back shoulder plate). Comments: Simon & Halbig, circa 1880. Value Points: beautiful early swivel head doll with original body in near mint condition.

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Pretty French Bisque Poupee, Size 0, in Original Condition

Lot #172

13" (33 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, blue glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupee body with shapely waist, gusset-jointed elbows, hips and knees, stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent, one pieced ear hole split but appears original. Marks: 0 (head and shoulder). F.G. (shoulders). Comments: Gaultier, circa 1880. Value Points: pretty petite poupee with original wig and coiffure, very sturdy and fresh original body, original muslin chemise, included is costume, stockings and boots.

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Wonderful and All-Original French Bisque Bebe Steiner, Figure C, with Bisque Hands

Lot #173

14" (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes that open and close from wire-lever mechanism at back of head, painted lashes, thickly fringed and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with hint of smile, pierced ears, original blonde mohair wig in original coiffure with blue silk ribbons, Steiner composition fully-jointed body, original bisque hands with separated fingers, defined nails and knuckles. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: C Steiner SGDG J. Bourgoin (head) Le Petit Parisien J. St. Bte SGDG (torso) Steiner (eyes). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1882. Value Points: superb all-original bebe with endearing expression, choice bisque, original wig, pate, coiffure, earrings, chemise, socks, shoes, wool cashmere dress with silk ribbons (few moth holes), and very rare original bisque hands.

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German Bisque Lady with Modeled Ruffled Snood

Lot #174

23" (58 cm.) Bisque shoulder head with blonde sculpted hair waved away from face into pageboy curl low on shoulders and decorated with a sculpted black snood edged with gilt-edged Dresden ruffle, modeled bodice with collar and blue glazed bow, painted blue eyes, black and red eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, old muslin body, kid arms, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent, typical chips around ruffle edge. Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: rarity factors include snood, ruffle, modeled bodice with blue bow that exactly matches the blue eyes.

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German Bisque Lady Doll with Beaded Coiffure and Iron Cross Necklace

Lot #175

19" (48 cm.) Bisque shoulder head with blonde sculpted hair ornately waved away from face into arranged finger curls all over back of head and crown and decorated with a row of sculpted black beads, modeled pierced ears, painted facial features, blue eyes, modeled bodice with ruffled neckline, pink ribbons, and rare black Iron Cross necklace, (new) muslin body and leather arms, nicely costumed in antique fabrics. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: very ornate coiffure, bodice, jewelry.

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Rare Alice in Wonderland Paper Doll Postcard Book

Lot #176

5.5" (14 cm.) l. x 3.5"h. A small cardboard book "Alice in Wonderland Paper Dolls" contains ten uncut postcards depicting figures from the Alice books, each with one or two costumes and accessories. Included is Alice, The King of Hearts, The Young Man, The Mad Hatter, The Mock Turtle, The Duchess, The Queen of Hearts, The March Hare, Father William and The White Rabbit. Excellent condition, postcards are loose from binding but uncut and unplayed with. Circa 1880, American.

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Set of Three Miniature Wooden Figures from Alice in Wonderland

Lot #176.1

4" (10 cm.) Mad Hatter. Each figure is flat-dimensional wood with articulated limbs and painted hair, costume and accessories, representing figures from Alice in Wonderland, viz. Alice, Mad Hatter, and March Hare. Excellent condition. Maker unknown, similar to figures created by Vermont artist Ila Fifield in the 1940's. Value Points: well-made creative figures, perfectly preserved.

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German Bisque Lady with Sculpted Hair and Glass Eyes

Lot #177

14" (36 cm.) Bisque shoulder head with blonde sculpted hair in ornate coiffure having braided coronet, forehead curls, and long looped curl at the back of head held by black band, sculpted white collar with unusual looping tie at the front, cobalt blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eye liner, accented nostrils, closed mouth, pierced ears, muslin body, bisque lower arms and legs, fancy painted tan boots with brown trim, beautiful ivory satin gown. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: rarity factors include fancy coiffure, glass eyes, pierced ears, fancy boots, and sculpted collar.

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Wendy-kins as "The Rose Fairy" by Alexander

Lot #178

8" (20 cm.) Hard plastic socket head,sleep eyes,blonde curly hair,seven piece body with bendable walking legs,wearing sheer rose net gown with sequin trim,over nylon underslip,green felt leaf-shaped vest,single white rose encircles by felt leaves forming a cap,panties,socks,pink snap shoes. Marks: Alex (torso) Alexander-kins (costume). Very good condition,fading of complexion and costume. Alexander,from the 1956 catalog,the model was described as "The Rose Fairy".

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German Bisque Doll with Blonde Sculpted Hair

Lot #179

17" (43 cm.) Bisque shoulder head with blonde sculpted hair in short curly fashion captured in wide coiled braid at back of head, black head band, painted facial features, blue eyes, closed mouth, (new) muslin body and bisque limbs, nicely costumed in embroidered tulle gown. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: beautifully detailed hair and sculpted ears.

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Very Rare Early English Paper Doll "The History of Little Fanny"

Lot #180

4.5" (11 cm.) Comprising the original envelope and book with cover labeled "History of Little Fanny exemplified in a series of figures, Fifth Edition, S and J Fuller at the Temple of Fancy, Rathbone Place, 1810", and the book having seven little stories about Fanny that match the doll and the six additional costumes that she owns. Paper doll, costumes and book excellent. Envelope a bit ragged. English, circa 1810, a very rare paper doll intended as a life lesson; in No. 1 story "play's her passion, idleness her joy" and by story end "she's returned to what she ought to be...pious, modest, diligent and mild."

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A Companion Paper Doll "The History and Adventures of Little Henry"

Lot #181

4.5" (11 cm.) Henry paper doll. The rare early English paper doll includes envelope and book labeled "The History and Adventures of Little Henry exemplifed in a series of figures" published by S. & J. Fuller, along with the paper doll of Henry and six additional costumes that depict his various adventures told in the book, from the time he is "careless left by his nursery-maid, stolen away by a gipsey [sic]" until "at last dame Fortune smile" and he is returned to his loving parents. Costumes are in very fine condition. Envelope and book a bit tattered, head redrawn early. A very rare early paper doll complete and intact.

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"The American Lady and Her Children" Boxed Paper Dolls

Lot #182

6" (15 cm.) mother. A beautifully illustrated box depicts a woman with son and daughter with mountain, lake and American flag scene in the background, labeled "The American Lady and her Children, in a variety of beautiful costumes" (in English and German), and contains inside mother, son, and two daughters paper dolls, along with double-sided costumes for each: two gowns for mother, two outfits for son, three outfits for daughters including one in which the girl is holding a little doll. Box quite worn, dolls and contents very good to excellent. Circa 1850.

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German Black Haired Porcelain Doll Head

Lot #183

7" (18 cm.) Porcelain shoulder head with black sculpted hair in very unusual coiffure having extravagant rolled curls and looped braids, pierced ears, painted facial features, blue eyes, closed mouth. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1880. Value Points: rare coiffure artfully achieved.

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Extremely Rare German Paper Mache Milliner's Model with Black Complexion and Painted Jewelry

Lot #184

13" (33 cm.) Paper mache shoulder head with black painted complexion, sculpted hair in tight ringlet curls, painted facial features with unusual characterized face, brown leather slender body in so-called "milliner's model" style, wooden lower limbs, flat red painted shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1850. Value Points: very rare black complexioned model with uniquely sculpted hair and face, original body, rare detail of painted necklace and earrings, costume included. The doll is from the estate collection of the late Madeline Merrill, author of The Art of Dolls, 1700-1940 and is photographed in that book, page 26.

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German Porcelain Doll with Black Complexion and Hair

Lot #185

12" (30 cm.) Black porcelain shoulder head with painted facial features and sculpted tightly curled short hair, original muslin body, brown bisque limbs with painted brown boots, antique costume. Condition: head excellent, body original albeit patched. Comments: Germany, circa 1880. Value Points: rare to find model with expressive features and hair, original body.

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German Bisque Doll with Brown Complexion and Sculpted Hair

Lot #186

10" (25 cm.) Bisque shoulder head with rich brown complexion, sculpted short curly black hair, painted facial features, upper glancing brown eyes, closed mouth, brown muslin body, brown bisque lower arms and legs, painted boots. Condition; generally excellent, some repair to muslin body. Comments: Germany, circa 1880, the identical model to #185 yet made of bisque rather than porcelain. Value Points: excellent detail of sculpting and rich complexion and hair color on the rare doll.

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German Porcelain Wigged Doll Head

Lot #187

6" (15 cm.) Pink tinted porcelain shoulder head with solid dome, painted facial features, pale blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, accented nostrils, closed mouth with slightly upturned lip corners, pierced ears, wheat blonde hand-tied human hair wig. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 17. Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: rare bald head model with enhancing tinted complexion, lovely expression.

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Large German Bisque Character, 128, by Kammer and Reinhardt

Lot #188

23" (58 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brush stroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, open mouth, accented lips, two porcelain teeth, tongue, blonde mohair wig, composition bent limb baby body, multi-layered antique baby costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 128 62. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1915. Value Points: rarer character baby model with very gentle expression, lovely bisque and painting, original body finish.

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German Bisque Character Baby, 257, by Kestner

Lot #189

11" (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted long lashes, mohair lashes, lightly feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, outlined teeth, two porcelain upper teeth, tongue, blonde mohair wig, composition bent limb baby body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: made in Germany JDK 257. Comments: Kestner, circa 1915. Value Points: appealing size accentuated by very choice bisque and painting, original wig, body, body finish.

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Delightful German Bisque Googly, 131, by Kammer and Reinhardt in Petite Size

Lot #190

7" (19 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep and side-glancing googly eyes, painted lashes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils of button-shaped nose, closed mouth with impish smile, brunette mohair bobbed wig, five piece composition toddler body with side-hip jointing. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig Germany 131-19. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1915. Value Points: among the rarest of the sought-after googlies, this example having superb and appealing expression, choice bisque and painting, original body, wig, and wonderful rare size.

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German Bisque Pouty Character, 6970, by Gebruder Heubach

Lot #191

11" (28 cm.) Pink tinted bisque socket head, tiny blue glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with pouty expression, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, wearing knit snow suit and cap, leather boots. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 6970 Germany 1 (head) (Holz-masse stamp on torso). Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1915. Value Points: rare pouty model with very choice bisque and painting, original signed body and body finish.

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German All-Bisque Googly with Glass Eyes

Lot #192

4.5" (11 cm.) One-piece bisque head, torso and legs, brown glass sleep and side-glancing googly eyes, painted lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, unusual open mouth with two porcelain teeth and beaming smile, brunette mohair bobbed wig, jointed bisque arms with pointing finger on right hand, antique knit costume. Condition: generally excellent, tiny flake at right armhole. Comments: 66. Comments: Germany, circa 1915. Value Points: appealing impish googly with tiny, yet very expressive, features.

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Rare German Bisque Toddler, 1295, by Franz Schmidt

Lot #193

24" (61 cm.) Bisque socket head. blue glass sleep and side-glancing flirty eyes, painted lashes, brush stroked and multi-feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, accented lips, two porcelain upper teeth, tongue, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing, well costumed in cotton outfit, undergarments, shoes, socks. Condition: generally excellent, some body retouch. Marks: 1295 F.S. & C. 55. Comments: Franz Schmidt, circa 1915. Value Points: rare model with most appealing expressive face, impressed laughter dimples at lip and eye corners, chin dimple, toddler body, flirty eyes.

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German Bisque Brown-Eyed Pouty, 101, by Kammer and Reinhardt

Lot #194

18" (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown painted eyes with black upper eyeliner, one stroke tapered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with pouty expression, full lips, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique schooldress, undergarments, shoes, stockings. Condition: generally excellent, body one size large and some retouch. Marks: K*R 101 43. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, their pouty model "Marie" from art character series, circa 1910. Value Points: very beautiful luminous bisque enhances the rarer brown eyes.

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Petite German Bisque Character, 112, by Kammer and Reinhardt

Lot #195

12" (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted facial features, heavy modeled eyelids with black upper eyeliner, one stroke tapered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with shaded lips, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique lace costume and flowered bonnet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R 112 30. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1910, from their art character series. Value Points: well modeled features unusual on smaller models enhanced by finest matte bisque, original body finish.

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German Bisque Painted Eye Character, 345, by Marseille

Lot #196

10" (25 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted facial features, tiny blue intaglio eyes, single stroke brows, closed mouth with pouty expression, brunette mohair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Germany A 0 M 345. Comments: Marseille, from their rare painted eye series, circa 1912. Value Points: rare little doll with appealing expression, original body, original muslin factory chemise dress, stockings, shoes.

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Three German All-Bisque Characters

Lot #197

5" (13 cm.) Each has one piece bisque head, torso and legs, jointed bisque arms, painted facial features including wide side-glancing googly-like eyes, sculpted hair. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1920. Value Points: the amusing trio includes boy with outstretched arms and fingers, girl with drilled holes in head for hair ribbon, and little boy lying on his stomach.

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Four German All-Bisque Asian Children with Modeled Caps

Lot #198

4" (10 cm.) Each has one piece bisque head, torso and legs, jointed arms, amber tinted complexion and painted facial features with dark eyes, slanted brows, slightly pouty expression. Condition: generally excellent except one lacking arms and with small flake at arm hole. Marks: (partial original paper labels). Comments: Germany, circa 1915, variations of the models known as Queue San Baby or Chin-Chin, each having a different sculpted bonnet or cap with variations in decoration, matching painted slippers. Value Points: rare cap variations and modeled long black queue at back.

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German Bisque Character with Black Complexion by Gebruder Heubach

Lot #199

15" (38 cm.) Bisque socket head with ebony black complexion, sculpted boyish short curly hair, painted facial features, brown intaglio side-glancing eyes, large black pupils and white eye dots, black painted brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth in broad smile, painted suggestion of teeth between the lips, black composition and wooden ball-jointed body, well costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 4 Heubach (sunburst) 7669 Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1910. Value Points: rare model with rich complexion tones, fine detail of sculpting.

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Three All-Bisque Character Dolls

Lot #200

6" (15 cm.) Scootles. Each has one piece bisque head, torso and legs, jointed bisque arms, sculpted hair and painted facial features. Included is Scootles with bright yellow curly hair, blue side-glancing eyes, slight smile, well modeled chubby body, marked Scootles and O'Neill; baby with worried expression, forelock curl, yellow pacifier in mouth, wearing painted yellow diaper; and baby with side-glancing black eyes, blonde sculpted forelock curl peeking from under a blue striped night cap, green painted stockings. Condition: generally excellent, arms not original on blue cap baby. Comments: circa 1920. Value Points: amusing trio with delightful accessories and themes.

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Large German Bisque Doll with Brown-Complexion by Handwerck

Lot #201

30" (76 cm.) Bisque socket head with golden brown complexion, large brown glass sleep eyes, dark painted lashes, black painted brows with feathered highlights, open mouth, shaded lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, black mohair wig, brown composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Germany Heinrich Handwerck Simon & Halbig 6. Comments: Handwerck, circa 1900. Value Points: rare large brown-complexioned child has original body and body finish, lovely consistent complexion, wears antique costume comprising cotton dress, undergarments, stockings, leather shoes and bonnet with interior label "The Little Beauty".

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Lot of German Paper Mache Decorated Eggs

Lot #202

11" (28 cm.) largest. Each of eight eggs is made is of paper mache, and opens at the center to store candy or a surprise on the interior. The exterior decorations is different on each, including roosters and chickens, bunnies, flowers, and children playing. There is paper lace at the opening edges, and the eggs are paper lined. Germany, circa 1910. Very good to excellent condition.

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German All-Bisque Character Toddler, Model 602

Lot #203

6" (15 cm.) Bisque swivel head on bisque torso, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, slightly parted lips, two square cut teeth, blonde mohair wig, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted blue socks and black one-strap shoes. Marks: 602 2/0. Comments: Germany, circa 1920. Value Points: hard to find little all-bisque model with well-modeled features.

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An All-Original German Bisque Child, 1349, by Simon and Halbig

Lot #204

13" (33 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, accented lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1349 Halbig S&H Germany. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1900. Value Points: never removed from her box, the beautiful girl wears her original red silk dress and bonnet, matching undergarments, shoes and socks; the box has label on the base and is stamped (in German and English) "I can be undressed".

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Two Tiny German All-Bisque Characters and 1939 World's Fair Toy Wagon

Lot #205

3" (8 cm.) Baby Peggy. Included is pink-tinted Peggy Baby with painted facial features, smiling expression, brunette bobbed hair, original label "Baby Peggy at the Movies" marked "773 Germany"; along with 2.5" pink tinted all-bisque in the Mibs style (but unsigned) with bisque loop in hair for ribbon, jointed arms and legs, painted blue shoes; and a painted green "Radio Flyer" wagon with rubber tires and nickel handle, having original label on the base "Souvenir Century of Progress, Chicago 1933, Mfd by Radio Steel & Man'f Co, Chicago". Excellent condition except thigh chips of Mibs-like girl. Circa 1925/35.

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Rare German Bisque Glass-Eyed Character, 141, by Hertel and Schwab

Lot #206

12" (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted long curly lashes, lightly feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined lips, auburn mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 141 0. Comments: Hertel and Schwab, circa 1912, rare glass-eyed version of the rare character. Value Points: beautiful all-original character model in appealing cabinet size, very fine modeling with impressed dimples, fine quality of bisque and painting, original body and body finish, pretty antique costume and wig may be original.

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French Doll's Wooden High Chair

Lot #207

20" (51 cm.) Of fine maple wood with natural finish, the high chair features carved spindles in the bamboo fashion, with woven cane seat, foot rest, hinged tray. Excellent condition. French, circa 1880.

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French Bisque Bebe Gigoteur by Jules Steiner

Lot #208

17" (43 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head with flat-cut neck socket, blue glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes, brush stroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, slightly parted lips with accented lips, two rows of tiny teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair fleecy wig, carton torso containing mechanism, kid-over metal hinged upper legs, composition arms and lower legs. Condition: generally excellent, mechanism functions well. Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1885, the model marketed as "Bebe Gigoteur". Value Points: appealing smaller size of the mechanical bebe with realistic baby actions, wears antique gown, has original body finish including Steiner signature white finger and toe nails.

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French Bisque Bebe Bru Jne with Signed Composition Body

Lot #209

21" (53 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight eyes, thick dark eye liner, painted lashes, slightly modeled brush stroked and feathered brows, rose blushed eye shadow, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth, defined space between the outlined lips, dimpled chin, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, nicely recostumed in antique style, antique undergarments and shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bru Jne 9 (head) Bebe Bru No. 9 (torso). Comments: Bru, Girard epoch, circa 1892. Value Points: very lovely modeling and painting on the pretty bisque bebe with original signed body, original body finish.

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Five Antique Doll Parasols

Lot #210

17" (43 cm.) largest. Each has maple wood handle with porcelain, wooden or gilded hand grip, and each is fitted with a different cover including patterned cotton, lace-edged, and sateen. All structurally excellent, some age spots on covers, sateen cover worn. French, circa 1890.

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Collection of Costumes for Alexander Dolls

Lot #211

9.5" (24 cm.) Paper mache milliner's bust features a lady in the flapper style with richly decorated black eye shadow encircling her side-glancing brows eyes, blonde painted hair in short pixie fashion, painted bodice with label "Mado" on front and the script name P. Clerc on the side. The base is removable for access to the surprise candy container box. The figure is wearing an earlier lace bonnet with silk ribbons, circa 1885. Excellent condition. Circa 1915.

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French Glass "Golliwog" Perfume Bottle by Vigny in Original Box

Lot #212

2.5" (6 cm.) Opaque glass perfume bottle in the shape of Golliwog body, having Golliwog head stopper with dimensional and painted characteristic features, black sealskin original hair, decorated black dot original bottle neck and shaped ball feet, original paper label with hand design labeled "Le Golliwog de Vigny Paris France". The storybook figure perfume bottle is preserved in its original labeled box with magenta silk fitted lining, and retains a small amount of the original Vigny perfume. Excellent condition of the rare object. French, circa 1920's.

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An All-Original and Rare French Paper Mache Bebe Bru in Original Chemise and Box

Lot #213

19" (48 cm.) Paper mache socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, brush stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, outlined lips, porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig, Bru composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bru 8. Comments: Bru, circa 1890. Value Points: very rare all-original model, albeit late, is important historical example, having flawless original finish, original wig, body, body finish, wearing original blue muslin chemise dress with traces of Bebe Bru label, undergarments, blue knit stockings, leather shoes stamped "Bru Jne Paris", and is preserved in original box labeled "Bebe Bru No. 9" with indications of medal awards (the last cited is 1888), along with original cream wool dress (some wear) and beret trimmed with blue silk ribbons.

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Very Pretty French Bisque Bebe with Trunk and Trousseau from Parisian Au Nain Bleu Shop

Lot #214

15" (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lower lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, outlined lips, two teeth, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, original brunette mohair wig. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Unis France 301 4. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1920. Value Points: in pristine unplayed with condition, the doll has original paper label from the prestigious 19th century French toy and doll shop, Au Nain Bleu, and is preserved in her original trunk with Au Nain Bleu label, along with a fine original trousseau, viz. long lace-trimmed gown with matching bonnet and long petticoat, two dresses, pajamas, three slips, chemise, pinafore with lace-edged pocket, and shoes.

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French Bisque Bebe Jumea, SFBJ Model 230, with Original Costume and Box

Lot #215

14" (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, brush stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth with slightly parted accented lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, original brunette human hair wig and cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 230 Paris 5 (incised) Tete Jumeau (red stamp) Bebe Jumeau Diplome d'honneur (paper label on torso). Comments: SFBJ, circa 1915, with original Jumeau depose signature. Value Points: rare 200 series model depicting a sweet-faced child has exemplary bisque, virtually unplayed with condition, preserved in her original labeled box wearing original sheer cotton dress with lace and ribbon trim, original undergarments, bonnet, stockings, and white leather boots with rosette trim; included is original coat with soutache details and Jumeau size "5" number at the back.

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Petite French Bisque "Paris Bebe", Size 1, in Original Chemise

Lot #216

11" (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lower lashes, lightly feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, accented lips, row of tiny teeth, brunette mohair wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Dep 1. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1900, utilizing signature Jumeau depose trademarks. Value Points: wonderful size 1, 11" bebe, has lovely bisque, original muslin chemise with "Paris Bebe" label, black Jumeau stockings and black leather shoes.

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Petite French Bisque Bebe Francais by SFBJ in Original Box

Lot #217

9.5" (24 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue/brown very dark glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lower lashes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, original mohair wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 301 Paris 2/0. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1910. Value Points: in unplayed with condition, the petite bebe wears her original muslin chemise dress, pantalets, knit stockings, leather shoes, and is presented in her original box labeled "Bebe Francais 1" indicating SFBJ continuing use of their acquired Jumeau trademarks.

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French Silk Party Costume with Matching Crown and Party Marotte

Lot #218

30" (76 cm.) overall l. 11" shoulder width, 13" marotte. An extravagantly detailed luxurious party costume comprises pleated silk full dress and sleeves lavishly overlaid with wide silk ribbon streamers in shades of rose and aqua, each with gold miniature bell at the tip, and bordered with black velvet neckline and cuffs also decorated with brass bells. With original silk matching crown, fully lined, edged with gilt metallic corder and brass bells, and with a superb party marotte having glass-eyed celluloid head, maple handle, and original party costume in blue and rose with lace and silver metallic tinsel trim. An outstanding French party ensemble, in superb condition, circa 1910.

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An All-Original French Bisque "L'Intrepide Bebe" by Roullet & Decamps with Labeled Box

Lot #219

17" (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass "flirty" eyes, painted lashes, brush stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body with mechanism in torso, kid over hinged upper legs, composition lower legs. Condition: generally excellent, mechanism functions well. Marks: S&H 1039 Germany Dep 7 1/2. Comments: Roullet & Decamps, their trademarked mechanical walking "L'Intrepide Bebe" , when keywound at side torso the doll alternately lifts her legs and appears to walk, eyes flirt. Value Points: superbly preserved all-original condition of the rare trademarked doll, having original wig, body, body finish, very lavish original silk and lace dress, matching flower-trimmed pink straw bonnet, undergarments, pink socks, white kid shoes, and box with original illustration of little girl playing with her walking doll.

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French Silk Jester Party Costume

Lot #220

0" (0 cm.) Designed to fit adult, 13" shoulder width. Of rich purple silk with contrasting black velvet bands and trim, the three-piece ensemble comprises fitted long jacket with lace trim, balloon-shaped short pants, and long cape. Excellent condition. Circa 1890. An excellent accessory costume in doll exhibition, or as model for doll costuming.

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An Outstanding French Bisque Bebe Jumeau with Portrait Expression and Rare Size

Lot #221

24" (61 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head with elongated oval face and deeply sculpted facial features, brown glass enamel inset eyes in hand-cut eye sockets, painted lashes, lightly feathered brows, mauve blushed rich eye shadow, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth, defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, separately modeled pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, early Jumeau composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists and plump limbs. Condition: generally excellent, faintest 1 1/2" hairline at front crown rim that is likely original. Marks: 4 (head). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878. Value Points: an earliest model Jumeau bebe of exceptional beauty with superb blushed details on eyelids, cheeks and dimpled chin, original body with fine original finish, beautiful antique costume comprising cut-work white dress, undergarments, leather shoes with silk rosettes, and exceptional lace and silk bonnet.

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Rare French Bisque "Poupee-Statuette" by Radiguet & Cordonnier

Lot #222

16" (41 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate with well-defined modeled bosom, large grey glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, uniquely modeled deposed body with firmly-stuffed body midriff, lower torso and upper arms and legs constructed to accommodate bisque components, modeled heeled bisque shoes with original holes in feet for positioning on stand, antique black velvet day dress and lace cap. Condition: excellent throughout excepting restoration to left arm and hairline on left leg. Marks: 3 (head). Comments: Radiguet & Cordonnier, based upon their "poupee-statuette" depose of 1880, designed to create a miniature fashion doll that could aptly wear adult or theatrical fashion. Value Points: an historically important and very poupee with uniquely designed body, beautiful face.

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Very Rare French Bisque Poupee with Deposed Hollow Leather Body by Clement

Lot #223

17" (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, blue glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, hollow-leather body with dowel jointing according to patent drawings, antique dergarments. Condition: generally excellent, right foot dented. Marks: Poupee Brevete SGDG. (body) 4 (head). Comments: Pierre Victor Clement, who patented the hollow leather body in 1867, based upon principles of leatherwork learned in his shoemaker profession, and designed to replace the gutta-percha body of Huret that Clement noted were too fragile and "eventually fall to pieces". Value Points: very rare doll, few examples of the beautifully articulated body were ever made.

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Early and Fine Wooden Chest of Drawers with Bronze Hardware

Lot #224

8" (20 cm.) Of beautifully constructed hardwoods with burled walnut and inlay finish, the chest has curved front top and drawers, curved side shape, beveled edge top, and original elaborate bronze hardware with locks on each drawer (no key). Each drawer has fine dovetailed construction. Early 19th construction, of maitrise quality.

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19th Century Cast Wax Miniature Figure under Glass Dome

Lot #225

4.5" (11 cm.) A cast wax figure depicts a blue-costumed girl standing in a bower of flowers, holding a tea service in her hands. The figure is mounted upon a paper mache base with blown glass dome. Excellent condition. Mid-19th century.

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Two German All-Bisque Babies in Brass and Pearl Cradle

Lot #226

6" (15 cm.) cradle. A cradle is constructed with cast brass frame, mother of pearl shell bed and rigid metal curtain that appears as though softly draped on the brass overhang. Contained in the cradle is a small German all bisque baby with painted hair and facial features, nicely costumed, and seated alongside is a 4" baby with blonde sculpted hair, painted facial features, pin-jointed bisque limbs in bent baby pose, bare feet, layered baby costume. Excellent condition. Circa 1890.

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Pretty French Bisque Bebe, Figure A, by Jules Steiner

Lot #227

24" (61 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, "dot" painted lashes, fringed and feathered brows, rose blushed eyeshadow, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over Steiner, Steiner composition fully jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: J. Steiner Bte SGDG Paris Fre A 17. (head) (Steiner banner on body). Comments: Steiner, circa 1888. Value Points: beautiful child with lovely bisque and painted, original signed body and body finish, antique multi-layered costume, undergarments, rose silk bonnet and shoes.

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19th Century French "Globe de mariage" with Original Bridal Coronet

Lot #228

20" (51 cm.) An elaborate gilded figural arrangement is posed upon an ebony base and enclosed within an oval glass dome; centered in the arrangement is a toilette table, sized appropriately for poupee or small bebe, with maroon velvet cushion as the table top, and a velvet framed mirror with shaped beveled edge. The centerpiece is decorated with gold-plated symbols including daisies, ivy leaves, three doves with wreaths of harmony that symbolize aspects of happiness and prosperity in a marriage, and further enhanced with additional silk camellias and daisies. Resting upon the cushion is a very elaborate bridal coronet of wax orange blossoms. French, circa 1885, the "globe de mariage" symbolized a young engaged couple's hopes for the future and served to preserve the bridal coronet. Excellent condition.

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Petite French Bisque Bebe Jumeau, Size 1

Lot #229

10" (25 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked and multi-feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, 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, nicely costumed in silk frock and hat, little leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1 (and artist check marks). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1890. Value Points: fine creamy bisque on the desirable petite sized bebe.

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Beautiful Early French Bisque Bebe by Schmitt et Fils

Lot #230

18" (46 cm.) Bisque socket head with rounded facial modeling, almond shaped blue glass eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner encircles the eye sockets, painted lashes, lightly feathered brows, rose blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette early human hair hand-tied wig over original Schmitt pate, Schmitt composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists and flat-cut derriere. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bte SGDG 5 (head) (Shield mark and Sch on derriere). Comments: Schmitt et Fils, circa 1880. Value Points: very beautiful early model Schmitt bebe with pale complexion enhanced by judicious blushing, original pate, wig, body, wearing lovely rose velvet dress, undergarments, lace and ribbon bonnet, rose knit stockings, black leather shoes.

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Beautiful German Bisque "Mein Liebling" by Kammer & Reinhardt

Lot #231

24" (62 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted dark curly lashes, incised eyeliner, brush-stroked and multi-feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with wistful expression, shaded and accented lips, wheat blonde human hair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique school dress with lace trim, undergarments, blue leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 117 62. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912, their model marketed as "Mein Liebling" from the art character transition era. Value Points: exceptional quality of modeling and few dewy patina of bisque on the sought-after doll, having original body and body finish, antique wig and costume.

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German Bisque Child, 1079, by Simon and Halbig with Original Store Dress

Lot #232

16" (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brush-stroked and multi-feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, shaded and accented lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SH 1079 dep 7 Germany. Comments: Simon & Halbig, circa 1900. Value Points: pretty child wearing factory original dress with lace bretelles, undergarments, blue stockings and shoes, has original body and body finish.

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German Bisque Character, 150, by Simon and Halbig

Lot #233

23" (58 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, shaded and outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: 1 1/2" x 1" piece broken and nearly imperceptibly reglued at back neck, otherwise excellent. Marks: S&H 120 58. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1912. Value Points: rare model with very fine quality of modeling and beautifully painted bisque and features, original body and body finish, lovely antique costume.

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Petite German Bisque Child, 167, by Kestner

Lot #234

14" (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, short feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, open mouth, accented lips, four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair bobbed wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: A made in Germany 5 167 (head) Germany (torso). Comments: Kestner, circa 1900. Value Points: very pretty dolly-face model with lovely bisque and painting, original wig, pate, body, body finish, antique dress, undergarments, shoes.

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Beautiful German Bisque Child, 169, by Kestner with Closed Mouth

Lot #235

23" (58 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted dark eye liner, painted curly lashes, slightly modeled brush stroked brows with decorative enhancing glaze, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, shaded and accented lips, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: H 1/2 made in Germany 12 1/2 169. Comments: Kestner, circa 1890. Value Points: exceptionally beautiful model with superb complexion and richly painted brows and lips, original wig, pate, body, body finish, beautiful antique costume.

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Large Paper Mache Glass-eyed Doll in the Greiner Manner

Lot #236

31" (79 cm.) Paper mache shoulder head with sculpted black hair arranged in vertical finger curls around the neck, inset black glass enamel eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, muslin stitch-jointed body, brown leather arms. Condition: professionally restored painting is well achieved. Comments: circa 1865, in the Greiner manner. Value Points: rare glass-eyed paper mache with original body, early silk plaid dress with blue velvet ribbons, undergarments, leather shoes, being sold from the estate collection of the late Madeline Merrill, author of The Art of Dolls, 1700-1940.

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19th Century Paper Mache Doll with Glass Eyes

Lot #237

24" (61 cm.) Paper mache shoulder head with black sculpted hair waved behind the ears into uniform finger curls, black glass enamel eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, muslin stitch-jointed body, leather arms. Condition: good condition, original finish with craquelure overall. Comments: circa 1865. Value Points: the appealing doll wears antique costume with (frail) silk skirt, undergarments, jacket, bonnet, leather shoes, being sold from the estate collection of the late Madeline Merrill.

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Pair, Large American "Skookum" Dolls, All-Original in Original Boxes

Lot #238

21" (53 cm.) Each has composition head with sienna complexion and painted features, firmly stuffed body with carved wooden leg and feet, and multi-layered wrapped costumes. Condition: near mint in original boxes. Marks: Skookum Indian (foot labels) Skookum "Bully Good" The Great Indian Character Doll, Patented, Trademark Registered" (paper label on each box, and stamped 1058 on man's box, and 1059 on woman's box). Comments: Mary McAboy's registered models of native American people, circa 1925. Value Points: superb unplayed with condition of the rarer large size models, with wonderful costume detail, the woman with small baby.

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American Cloth Folk Art Doll

Lot #239

18" (46 cm.) All muslin doll with flat-dimensional face, simplistically-painted facial features clustered in the very center of the oval-shaped face, shaped torso and stitch-jointed limbs. Condition: very good, original painting, wig may not be original. Comments: American, circa 1880. Value Points: the doll wears her original simple costume, brown cotton dress, straw bonnet, cutwork apron, and heavy knitted red striped stockings, being sold from the estate collection of Madeline Merrill who, in the The Art of Dolls 1700-1940 described the doll as "prim looking homemade cloth doll with naively draw ink features...a simply made but charming doll."

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Pretty French Bisque Bebe Jumeau in Velvet Costume and Signed Jumeau Shoes

Lot #240

20" (51 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, brush-stroked and multi-feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, separately modeled pierced ears, brunette human hair wig, composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body, straight wrists, lovely antique velvet and silk burgundy costume, undergarments, knit stockings, velvet bonnet, signed Jumeau shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 9 (head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1882. Value Points: pretty wide-eyes bebe with deeply sculpted and artfully painted features, lovely complexion, very full cheeks with slight "long-faced" look, original body and body finish.

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Lot, American Paper Soldiers by McLoughlin

Lot #241

4" (10 cm.) Included are ten 4" soldiers in fold-out uncut sheet labeled "McLoughlin Bros Paper Soldiers"; five 5" soldiers with spike helmets on uncut sheet with partial McLoughlin label; five 5" sailors on uncut sheet with 1891 patent label of McLoughlin; and 17 various cut soldiers. Sheets excellent, cut figures fair to very good. Late 19th century.

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French Paper Mache Soldier with Original Uniform

Lot #242

14" (36 cm.) Composition socket head with painted hair in shaded swirly curls onto the forehead, painted facial features, blue eyes, painted lashes and brows, open mouth, four teeth, French composition five piece body. Condition: generally excellent, costume dusty. Comments: French, circa 1900. Value Points: very pleasing face with unusual eye treatment appearing as though glass, wearing original soldier's uniform.

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Five Miniature French Military Parade Hats

Lot #243

2" (5 cm.) h. of actual hats, 1" head diam. Each firm-sided helmet is decorated in authentic color representing various regiments, and having generous braid, metallic, feather, and other symbols. The names of each regiment and position are lettered on inside of each helmet, and mostly represent uniforms of the Hussards and Grenadiers of the 1814 era. Excellent condition of the very rare miniature costume elements. Early 20th century.

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Superb French Paper Mache Portrait Soldier in Original Costume

Lot #244

31" (79 cm.) Paper mache socket head with portrait like expression, blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eye liner, feathered brows, accented eye corners, closed mouth, applied mohair wig, five piece paper mache body. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: maker unknown, French, circa 1890. Value Points: rare mystery doll with strong presence, original finish, wearing what appears to be his original military costume, painted boots and lambswool fur cap.

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French Miniature Mechanical School Room with Ten Bisque Dolls

Lot #245

0" (0 cm.) 11"h. x 18"l. A wooden framed schoolhouse, forming a box when closed, hinges open to reveal a slanted roof room with decorative roof line and label "Ecole" . On the interior walls are various charts and maps, and the floor has its original lithographed paper cover. There is a teacher's desk, black board, dunce seat, four wooden double student desks and benches. Accessories include pedestal globe, and school lessons. A bespectacled teacher sits at her desk with rod in hand, and there are nine bisque headed students with mohair wig, glass eyes, paper mache bodies, and cotton costumes. When wound at the back, the teacher turns to and fro, waving the rod, Music plays. Excellent condition. French, circa 1890.

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Pair, French Paper Mache "Puss in Boots" by Cesar

Lot #246

17" (43 cm.) Each has paper mache head depicting a cat with painted facial features and sculpted ears, on paper mache human-body with sculped and painted colorful costumes, jointed arms, hinged "walking" legs with sculpted over-sized boots. Condition: original finish and painting throughout with typical rubs. Comments: "Puss in Boots" , by Cesar, a manufacturer of carton toys and masks, circa 1900. Value Points: amusing French story book figures with vivid and imaginative decorations.

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French Bisque Bebe Jumeau, Size 12, in Antique Costume

Lot #247

26" (66 cm.) Bisque socket head, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, accented lips with slightly upturned lip corners, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, wearing antique homespun suit, knit stockings, leather boots, straw hat. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 12 (and artist checkmarks) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1888. Value Points: fine quality of bisque and complexion, beautifully painted features, original signed body with original finish.

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Wonderful French Toy Donkey with Original Woven Side Saddle Seat

Lot #248

26" (66 cm.) Carved wooden donkey with light brown fur cover has inset glass brown eyes, carved nose, stand-up ears, wooden hooves, tail, and elaborate harness with red wool tassel trim and a woven wicker saddle seat with leather straps to attach to the donkey and red felt flannel upholstery and wooden foot rest. Very good condition of the rare animal toy with wonderful accessory pieces. French, circa 1885.

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Petite French Bisque Character, 252, by SFBJ

Lot #249

10" (25 cm.) Bisque socket head, cobalt blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, lightly feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with pouty expression, auburn mohair wig, French composition fully-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing, antique schoolgirl costume, undergarments, shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 252 Paris 2. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1912. Value Points: one of the most sought of the SFBJ characters with appealing pouty expression, fine quality bisque and painting, original body and body finish.

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Italian Cloth Character Doll by Lenci, Model 300-12, with Original Costume

Lot #250

16" (41 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, brown side-glancing eyes, dark eye shadow, accented nostrils, lightly feathered brows and lashes, closed mouth with pouty expression, five piece jointed felt body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Lenci (foot) (three original cloth and paper labels). Comments: Lenci, circa 1930, model 300-12. Value Points: with doll wears her vibrant original felt costume with rich appliques and embroideries, flower-bedecked bonnet, and carries original wooden rake, 3 labels.

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Italian Cloth Doll in Original Provincial Costume

Lot #251

14" (36 cm.) All felt doll with swivel head, pressed and painted facial features, large brown eyes, long painted lashes, feathered brows, dark eye shadow, closed mouth with heart-shaped lips, black mohair wig, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent, few tiny moth holes. Comments: Lenci, circa 1935. Value Points: brilliant colors of creative and detailed felt with embroidery and appliques, rich facial painting is perfectly retained.

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Set, American Composition Dionne Quintuplets in Original Swing Set

Lot #252

8" (20 cm.) Five all composition babies with swivel head, painted brown short curly hair, painted facial features, five piece baby body, are posed in a long swing set with multi-colored striped awning. Condition: generally excellent, some light craze lines, some dustiness of awning. Marks: Alexander (dolls) Dionne Quintuplets...(costumes). Comments: Alexander, circa 1935, the Dionne Quintuplet portrait dolls. Value Points: the celebrity babies wear their original romper suits in five different shades of pastel, matching bonnets, name tags, and are posed in very rare original swing set with their names in script decal in front of each.

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Rare Cloth Character Dolls Portraying Maggie and Jiggs of "Bring Up Father" Comic Strip Fame

Lot #253

20" (51 cm.) Jiggs. Each is all felt with stitch and press-shaped facial features to depict the comic strip figures, painted or felt stitched facial features, well-detailed felt body, cotton and felt costumes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: circa 1940's, the amusing figures depict Maggie and Jiggs from the George McManus "Bringing Up Father" comic strip, introduced in 1913 and continued until the early 1950's by McManus, detailing the adventures of the newly-rich Jiggs who just wanted to hang out with his old Irish buddies, and his social-climbing wife Maggie. Value Points: very rare cloth dolls of the humorous couple with wonderfully detailed faces, costumes, and accessories including Maggie's famous wooden rolling pin, and Jiggs' cane and a felt cigar.

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German Character Doll by Kathe Kruse, Made in US Zone

Lot #254

18" (46 cm.) Socket head with painted facial features, shaded blue eyes, black and brown upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, closed mouth with shaded lips, brunette hair, all muslin cloth body with jointing at shoulders and lips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Kathe Kruse Made in US Zone Germany (feet). Comments: Kathe Kruse, circa 1950. Value Points: fine original condition of the pensive-faced girl with original costume, shoes, and paper booklet.

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Three German All-Bisque Kewpies

Lot #255

10" (25 cm.) standing Kewpie. Each of three figures is all-bisque Kewpie with typical topknot, side curls, side-glancing googly eyes, thick upper lashes, impish one-line smile, and blue wings. Included is large standing Kewpie with jointed arms; 5" standing Kewpie with jointed arms and painted shoes and socks; and 4.5" Kewpie Thinker. Condition; generally excellent. Marks: O'Neill (feet) Kewpie O'Neill Germany (backside of Thinker). Comments: Germany, circa 1915, designed by Rose O'Neill. Value Points: three rare models, the large Kewpie is seldom found.

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American Cloth Artist Doll "MacTavish" by R. John Wright

Lot #256

17" (43 cm.) Pressed felt swivel head with highly characterized features of smiling man, brown painted eyes, strong nose, beaming smile on dot-accented lips, light brownish/grey mohair hair and beard, jointed arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: R.John Wright (foot) MacTavish (name on original attached booklet). Comments: R. John Wright, from his early series of character dolls, MacTavish was produced for two years only, 1979-1981. Value Points: important early model by the celebrated American cloth doll artist, wearing original light brown felt shirt, corduroy trousers, green felt beret, wool scarf, leather shoes and carrying apple wood walking stick.

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American Cloth Artist Doll "Patrick" by R. John Wright in Original Box

Lot #257

18" (46 cm.) Felt swivel head with deeply defined characterization, painted facial features, narrow brown eyes, feinged brows, broad nose, eye crinkles, closed mouth, auburn mohair tousled curly wig, felt body with jointing at shoulder and hips, plump torso. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: R. John Wright/ Patrick/ Little Friends/ 082/250 (paper label on costume, label on box). Comments: R. John Wright, the doll was made 1987-1988 only in an edition of 250. Value Points: rare early model with superb detail of sculpting, wears his original plaid cotton shirt, blue denim overalls with RJW brass buttons, woolen leggings, leather shoes, and carries a little teddy bear; with original label and original box.

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American Cloth Doll "Edward and His Rum-a-Tum Drum" by R. John Wright

Lot #258

16" (41 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, brown eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth in pensive expression, auburn mohair wig with bangs and curls onto shoulders, five piece felt body, Condition: generally excellent. Marks: R. John Wright/ Edward and his Rum-a-tum Drum/ Made Exclusively for The Enchanted Doll House/ 95/150 (paper label on costume, and box label) (also paper booklet, and paper logo label). Comments: R. John Wright, the early 1985 doll was made in a very limited edition of 150 dolls for the famous New England doll shop. Value Points: rare model is perfectly preserved, wearing original wine-colored velvet costume with ruffled collar and cuffs, matching cap, stockings, shoes, and carrying custom-designed wooden drum with leather straps and drumsticks, in its original box.

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American Cloth Character Doll "Lillian" by R. John Wright

Lot #259

17" (43 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, large brown painted eyes, painted lashes and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with pensive expression, reddish/brown mohair wig, five piece felt body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Wright (left foot) R. John Wright Little Children Series I/ Lillian/ No48-250 (paper label on costume). Comments: R. John Wright, the doll was issued in 1981 in a limited edition of 250 dolls. Value Points: fine unplayed with condition of the rare character doll with original plaid skirt, shirt, undergarments, brown woolen stockings, brown leather shoes, heavy knit cap, having three original tags, and preserved in her original labeled box.

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French Bisque Early Period EJ Bebe by Jumeau in Lovely Costume

Lot #260

22" (56 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eye liner, painted lashes, soft brush stroked and feathered brows, rose eye shadow, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, separately modeled pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition; generally excellent. Marks: 8 EJ (head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Jumeau, circa 1880, earliest period of the EJ model bebe that later became a registered model. Value Points: very beautiful face with well-defined features, finest quality bisque and painting, original body and body finish, antique mohair wig and costume, the dress of unusual luxury fabric with embroidered appliques and ribbons, matching shoes, luxury silk bonnet.

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An All-Original French Bisque Bebe Dep Jumeau with Luxury Costume and Signed Shoes

Lot #261

17" (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lower lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, accented lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette waist-length hand-tied human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Dep 6. Comments: Jumeau/SFBJ, circa 1900. Value Points: in fine unplayed with condition, the beautiful bebe with original wig, pate, and body, wears her Jumeau original green velvet dress with Belgian lace yoke and bretelles, matching lavishly trimmed bonnet with silk ribbons, original Jumeau undergarments, knit stockings, and ivory silk shoes signed "6" with impressed Jumeau bee symbol.

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French All-Bisque Mignonette with Bare Feet

Lot #262

5" (13 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque slender elongated torso, cobalt blue glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes, single stroke brows, closed mouth with pert smile, long blonde mohair wig in braids, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs in slender elongated shape, bare feet, antique slip and pantalets. Marks: 0. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1885. Value Points: beautiful pale complexion is heightened by rich cobalt blue enamel eyes.

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French Early Premiere Bebe Jumeau with Brown eyes

Lot #263

15" (38 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head, brown glass enamel inset eyes in hand-cut eye sockets, painted lashes, brush stroked and multi-feathered brows, rose blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with defined space between the pale outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 7 (head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878, the early period bebe that won gold medal at the 1878 International Exposition in Paris. Value Points: most appealing early bebe with endearing shy expression, so rare to find on Jumeau bebes, has fine quality bisque and painting, original body and body finish, lovely antique costume, shoes and wig.

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French Wooden Doll's Cupboard with Painted Decorations and Original Dishes

Lot #264

23" (58 cm.) Open-fronted wooden doll cupboard has original green and pale yellow painted finish with hand-painted floral decorations on the arched crest and paneled door and drawer fronts, and gold striping on the side columns and base. The cupboard features three open shelves on which are tied, still on original cardboard, a lovely faience blue and white violet-themed service, along with French blue glass goblets and compotes, menu cards, serving dishes. Below the shelves is one long narrow silver drawer and closed cupboard with two paneled doors. Excellent condition. French, circa 1890.

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Rare German Brown-Complexion Bisque Child, 739, by Simon and Halbig

Lot #265

18" (46 cm.) Bisque socket head with brown complexion, brown glass inset eyes, black painted lashes and eye liner, black thickly brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, black fleecy mohair wig, brown composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, left hand is aptly restored. Marks: S 10 H 739 dep. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1895. Value Points: rare model with beautiful complexion, original body with unusual groove construction of thighs, wonderful antique linen dress, blouse, undergarments, stockings, shoes, straw bonnet.

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Beautiful Large German Bisque Child, 1279, by Simon and Halbig

Lot #266

33" (84 cm.) Bisque socket head, large blue glass sleep eyes, thick dark eye-liner, painted dark curly lashes, slightly modeled brush-stroked brows with comb-mark details, accented eye corners and shaded nostrils, open mouth with uniquely heart-shaped upper lip, impressed dimple in lower lip, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette mohair curly wig, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, lovely lace antique dress, bonnet, undergarments, net stockings, black leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S&H 1279 dep Germany 14 1/2. Comments: Simon & Halbig, circa 1910. Value Points: rare model in superb large size has exemplary bisque enhanced by superb modeling features around the eyes, impressed dimples at cheeks, chin and bottom lip, original wig, body, body finish.

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All-Original German Bisque Flapper Girl, 1078, by Simon and Halbig

Lot #267

21" (53 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth with richly shaded lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, wheat-blonde human hair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed flapper body with slender limbs, elongated lower legs with above the knee jointing. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1078 Simon & Halbig S&H 9 (head) Heinrich Handwerck (body). Comments: circa 1920. Value Points: beautifully preserved flapper-era doll with original body and wig, wonderful rose silk coat and matching bonnet, delicate short dress and bloomers, rose silk stockings, shoes, and having original watch and fob, parasol, and long gloves.

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Lovely German Bisque Child, 1249, by Simon and Halbig

Lot #268

29" (74 cm.) Bisque socket head, large brown glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lower lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows with enhancing decorative glaze, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, shaded and accented lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, antique brunette hand-tied human hair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Simon & Halbig 1249 Dep Germany Santa 13 1/2. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1900. Value Points: beautiful wide-eyed child with lovely bisque, original body and body finish, lovely antique white dress with embroidery and tucks, undergarments, unusual quilted silk shoes.

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A Bucket of Bye-lo's and Bears

Lot #268.1

6.5" (17 cm.) circ bucket. A lithographed tin sand bucket with sieve base and design of children playing at the beach, holds 3 all-bisque Bye-lo Babies including 4" pair with jointed limbs and painted hair and facial features (marked 20-10 copr. by G.S. Putnam) and one 3" Bye-lo lying on his back with feet extended up (marked 4996), along with three miniature brown mohair teddies with swivel head and jointed limbs, firm torso of the 1930's era. Excellent condition of all. Circa 1920/1930's.

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Lovely French Bisque Bebe Jumeau, Size 13, in Lavish Antique Costume

Lot #269

28" (71 cm.) Bisque socket head, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, lushly painted long lashes, widely brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth, shaded and accented lips, pierced ears, blonde human hair wig in long ringlet curls, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau 13 (and artist checkmarks) Bebe Jumeau Bte SGDG Depose (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1888. Value Points: lovely bisque and painting on the larger bebe, wearing multi-layered beautiful antique costume, white kidskin shoes signed "Bebe Jumeau 15".

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Two Fine Silk Parasols for French Bebes

Lot #270

13" (33 cm.) ivory, 16" magenta. Each is wooden-handled parasol with fancy hand grip and silk sateen covering with lace edging; including dog-head handled parasol with magenta cover, and embossed gilded grip with ivory cover and ribbons. Both excellent. French, circa 1885.

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Two German All-Bisque Dolls

Lot #271

4.5" (11 cm.) girl. Includes girl with swivel head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted features, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, fancily painted four-strap ankle boots and stockings; along with 2.5" boy with pin-jointed limbs, blonde painted hair and facial features, painted yellow and black boots. Both excellent condition. Germany, circa1890.

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Beautiful French Bisque Bebe by Jumeau with Brown Eyes

Lot #272

19" (48 cm.) Bisque socket head, amber brown paperweight glass inset eyes, dark eye-liner, lushly painted lashes, thick brush-stroked and feathered brows, shaded nostrils, 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. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 8 (and artist checkmarks, head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1886. Value Points: early tete model with wonderfully defined features, fine lustrous patina and artistically painted features, original Jumeau wig, pate, body, body finish, lovely antique costume, bonnet, undergarments, Jumeau stockings, leather shoes signed "8".

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French Early Block Letter Bebe by Gaultier

Lot #273

18" (46 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head with very plump cheeks, pale complexion, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows with feathered details, dark eye-liner, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F. 7 G. Comments: Gaultier, circa 1880. Value Points: beautiful expression, bisque and painting, original early body, antique costume comprising wool suit, embroidered cotton blouse, undergarments, silk stockings, white kidskin shoes, unusual silk bonnet, and bebe stays with original maker's stamp.

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Large Collection of Early Paper Dolls

Lot #274

0" (0 cm.) Rare early paper dolls includes "Alice" by Brown, Chase & Taggart with original envelope and five costumes and bonnet; "Carrie" by Brown, Chase & Taggart, with five costumes; set of fourteen small paper dolls (with pencil noted assigned names on the back of some) and 14 original costumes, along with antique photograph of the original child owner from Germantown, Pa.; "Grace Lee" by McLoughlin with six original double-sided costumes; another small McLoughlin girl with four double-sided costumes; envelope for "French Paper Dolls, Marie, Louise & Henri" with one-single sided doll, 3 double-sided costumes for Henri; 4 double-sided lady gowns, and 3 single-sided smaller lady gowns; Bride by McLoughlin with doll cut from envelope cover, 2 double-sided costumes, 2 single-sided costumes; four Groomsmen (2 with moustaches) by McLoughlin with four double-sided costumes. All good to excellent. 1860/1885.

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American Dressed Paper Dolls in Townhouse Box

Lot #275

6" (15 cm.) box. A cardboard box with lithographed lid and sides to appear as though the box is a miniature brick townhouse has two original assembled paper dolls "Lilly" and "Harry" with name labels on the reverse. The box label reads "Dressed Paper Dolls No. 1, Lilly and Harry, McLoughlin Bros, Manfs N.Y." Good condition, Harry excellent, Lilly has few creases, box lid is missing edges. A rare early set by McLoughlin.

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Early Period French Bisque Bebe EJ by Jumeau

Lot #276

22" (56 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head, dark blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eye-liner, painted short lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, rose blushed eye shadow, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined lips, separately sculpted pierced ears, early Jumeau composition and wooden ball-jointed body with straight wrists, lovely antique costume, bonnet, undergarments, maroon stockings, black leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 9 EJ (head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1880, the earliest version of Jumeau's signature bebe. Value Points: beautiful long-faced modeling with very full cheeks and chin, lovely blushing and finely painted facial features, original body and body finish, fine antique costume.

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Pretty German Bisque Child by Kestner with Closed Mouth

Lot #277

21" (53 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted short curly lashes, thick dark eye liner, brush-stroked tapered brows with feathered detail, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, brunette mohair wig over plaster pate, early composition and wooden body with loose ball-joints at shoulders and thighs, straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent, old retouch on hands. Marks: 14. Comments: Kestner, circa 1885. Value Points: beautiful child doll with closed mouth, lovely antique brown silk best dress, bonnet, brown knit stockings, leather shoes, undergarments, miniature basket.

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Four German Bisque Jasperware Kewpie Accessories

Lot #278

6.5" (17 cm.) largest plate. Each of four decorative accessories is of green tinted bisque known as jasperware with wonderfully detailed raised designs of frolicking Kewpies and garlands of flowers. Included is eight-Kewpie hanging plate with label "The Kewpies", another larger plate, heart-shaped pin tray, and lidded hair-receiver. Excellent condition. Circa 1915.

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Three German All-Bisque Action Kewpies

Lot #279

4" (10 cm.) Kewpie in green chair. Each is one piece bisque figures of Kewpie in amusing pose, known as "action Kewpie", including Kewpie seated in green woven beach chair with his arms and ankles crossed, marked c. in circle; the same model of seated Kewpie posed in yellow wicker sunporch chair, marked c. in circle; and standing Kewpie holding a guitar in his arms. Excellent condition. Germany, designed by Rose O'Neill, circa 1915.

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Beautiful German Bisque Child, 169, by Kestner with Closed Mouth

Lot #280

25" (64 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, slightly modeled brush-stroked and feathered brows with decorative glaze, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, brunette mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K 1/2 made in Germany 169 14 1/2. (head) Germany (torso). Comments: Kestner, circa 1890. Value Points: especially lovely bisque and and painting of the closed mouth child, original body and body finish, wig, lovely antique costume.

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Antique Tin Toys

Lot #281

8.5" (22 cm.) l. wagon. Including a lithographed tin wagon with tin wheels and colorful nursery rhyme designs, a wooden-handled push toy with tin ring around which lithographed clowns are riding horses (wooden handle broken off), and early tin mountain goat on wheeled base. The wagon holds 15 wooden blocks with lithographed alphabet designs. late 19th century. Good condition.

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German Bisque Lady Doll, 162, by Kestner with Unusual Chanticleer Costume

Lot #282

22" (56 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eye-liner, painted curly lashes, slightly modeled brows with brush-stroked and feathered details, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, brunette hip-length antique hand-tied human hair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body with adult lady shaping. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: H made in Germany 12 162. Comments: Kestner, circa 1900. Value Points: rarer model with beautiful original body, along with antique costume with chanticleer feathered wings at the shoulders.

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Lot of Early Paper Dolls

Lot #283

9" (23 cm.) chanticleer lady. Included is an original (worn) envelope for Chanticleer Paper Doll, along with the doll, three costumes, one bonnet, and the fanciful Chanticleer costume, by J. Ottmann; Raphael Tuck Bride and Bridesmaid along with eight costumes and 3 bonnets; and an amusing game of "Cards for finding the Name and Age of any Lady" by McLoughlin. Very good to excellent. Circa 1890/1900.

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Rare German Bisque Flapper Lady, 1469, by Cuno and Otto Dressel

Lot #284

14" (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, small blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed flapper style body with slender torso and elongated slender limbs, (frail) antique silk flapper dress, undergarments, black heeled shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1469 C.O.D. Germany 2. Comments: Dressel, circa 1915. Value Points: rare model with unique modeled body, gentle expression.

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French Doll's Wooden Armoire with Painted Decorations and Fitted Interior

Lot #285

18" (46 cm.) Wooden armoire with fancy crest, scalloped base, and paneled double doors has original moss green and cream painted finish with painted flowers on the doors and gilded edging and door knobs. The interior of doors and upper shelf are fitted with original lace and muslin pleated table accessories. Excellent condition. Rare miniature doll furniture with beautiful original decorations and fitted interior. French, circa 1890.

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German Bisque Fashion Lady Doll, 1159, by Simon and Halbig

Lot #286

19" (48 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lower lashes, slightly modeled brows with feathered details, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, accented lips with decorative glaze, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body with lady proportions and shape, Edwardian antique blouse and undergarments included. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1159 Germany Halbig S&H 7 (head) Heinrich Handwerck (body). Comments: Handwerck, circa 1910. Value Points: beautiful lady doll with original body and body finish.

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Sonneberg Bisque Doll with Closed Mouth in Unusually Large Size

Lot #287

24" (61 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass inset eyes, dark eye-liner, painted lashes, brush-stroked and multi-feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, plump limbs, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 13. Comments: Sonneberg, Germany, circa 1885, the model was designed to compete with the prosperous French bebe market. Value Points: unusually grand size with fine luminous bisque, very sturdy body, antique costume and wig.

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Sonneberg Bisque Child Doll, Model 183

Lot #288

15" (38 cm.) Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, large brown glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined pale lips, pierced ears, auburn mohair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body, straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 183. Comments: Sonneberg, Germany, circa 1885. Value Points: beautiful cabient size doll with lovely bisque, original body and body finish, antique wig and well-detailed antique school girl costume.

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American Cloth Doll with Lithographed Face and Original Costume

Lot #289

15" (38 cm.) All cloth doll has printed lithographed face depicting a bright-eyed girl with blonde curly hair, smiling expression, blonde fleecy braids, patterned blue cloth body with stitch-jointed limbs, original blue and pink cotton apron and pantalets, wooden shoes, pink Dutch cap. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: circa 1935. Value Points: fresh original condition with vibrant colors and original costume.

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Pair, American Cloth Folk Dolls by Bessum Hissum

Lot #290

17" (43 cm.) Each is brown muslin with flat-dimension face, embroidered facial features with large yellow irises and "O" shaped stitched pupils, stitched smiling lips, black yarn hair in tight curls and braids, brown muslin one-piece body, hand-made cotton costumes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: handmade by Bessie Hissum, 1946 (hand written note on each doll). Comments: Mid-20th century, the dolls were situated in a West Virginia collection; the Hissum family had been located in West Virginia for more than a century, although information specifically about a Bessie Hissum is unknown at this time. Value Points: appealing folk dolls with amusing googly-eyed expressions.

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German Bisque Character, 226, by Kestner

Lot #291

22" (56 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, incised eyeliner, short feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, shaded and outlined lips, two porcelain upper teeth, tongue, blonde fleeced hair wig over cork pate, composition five piece baby body, well costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: JDK 226 made in Germany. Comments: Kestner, circa 1915. Value Points: excellent bisque and painting, original fleeced wig, pate, body, body finish.

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Grand Size German Bisque Character, 126, by K*R with Flirty Eyes

Lot #292

28" (71 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep and "flirty" eyes, painted long curly lashes, brush-stroked and feathered fly-away brows, accented eye corners, open mouth, shaded and accented lips, brunette mohair wig, composition bent limb baby body. Condition: generally excellent, some body retouch, one finger reglued. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 126 Germany 72. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1920. Value Points: very rare grand size character, excellent bisque and painting, flirty eyes, wonderful antique costume.

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German Character "Sasha Serie" by Gotz in Scout Costume

Lot #293

16" (41 cm.) Socket head with dark tan complexion, painted blue eyes, white and black upper eye-liner, lightly feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with slighty pouty expression, long reddish brown hair, five piece slender body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sasha Serie (in circle). Comments: Sasha, first series production by Gotz, circa 1960's. Value Points: wearing her original Scout costume with royal blue shirt, red scarf, navy blue skirt, cap and stockings, black shoes, carry bag, and brown belt, the rare series doll is preserved in its original box.

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Large German Bisque Character, 260, by Kestner

Lot #294

34" (84 cm.) Bisque socket head, large brown glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, incised eye-liner, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, accented lips, two porcelain teeth, tongue, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Made in Germany JDK 260 83 (head) Made in Germany (body). Comments: Kestner, circa 1912. Value Points: exceptional size of the wide-eyed character with choice bisque, original body and body finish, beautiful antique costume.

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German Bisque Child by Kestner in Original Lace Gown and Bonnet

Lot #295

11" (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, open mouth, accented lips, two porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: a made in Germany 4. Comments: Kestner, circa 1910, their 143 model. Value Points: beautiful little cabinet model doll has original body, body finish, wig, pate, and very fine original costume of lace and batiste with original slip, flannel slip, ruffled bonnet.

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German Bisque Child with Closed Mouth, Model 1010, by Simon and Halbig

Lot #296

9" (23 cm.) Bisque shoulder head, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig in long braids, muslin stitch-jointed body, bisque forearms. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SH 1010 Germany. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1885. Value Points: beautiful early closed mouth model has original mohair braids, wears original Swiss Bernaise costume with lace edged coiffe.

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Large Collection of Early McLoughlin Paper Dolls in Original Envelopes

Lot #297

0" (0 cm.) The collection of 19th century paper dolls by the famous American publisher of children's games, books and paper dolls includes the following, each in its original illustrated envelope with directions for making, and lists of other McLoughlin works: "Dolly", with 3 costumes; tiny "Grecian Bend" with 3 costumes; "Violet Vernon" with 3 double-sided costumes; "Dolly Dimple" with 3 double-sided costumes; "Bessie Bliss" with 3 double-sided costumes; "Eugenia" with 2 double-sided costumes, and 3 additional costumes for smaller size Eugenia (no doll); "Victoria" with 2 double-sided costumes; and large "Dolly Varden" with one double-sided costume. In addition, "Myra Mild" envelope depicting girl holding a doll (no costumes or doll), "Lottie Love" envelope and doll (no costumes), "Carrie Grant" uncut (spotted) doll with 3 double-sided costumes but no envelope, one unknown paper doll, 9 various double-sided costumes in the McLoughlin or Thomson style, and "Lillie Lane" envelope by Peter Thomson Good to excellent condition, each is cut unless otherwise noted, and there is some typical creasing or tears that should be expected. Mid/late 19th century.

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Large French Bisque Poupee by Gaultier

Lot #298

22" (56 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eye-liner, painted lashes, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid gusset-jointed poupee body with stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 6 (head and shoulders) F.G. (shoulders). Comments: Gaultier, circa 1875. Value Points: elegant large poupee with choice bisque and eyes, sturdy body, antique costume.

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Beautiful French Bisque Poupee Attributed to Jumeau

Lot #299

16" (41 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, pale blue enamel glass inset eyes, painted lashes, dark eye-liner, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid gusset-jointed body, stitched and separated fingers, nicely costumed in the antique style. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: attributed to Jumeau, circa 1870. Value Points: very lovely poupee with gentle expression, pale complexion.

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Sold: $3,000

Beautiful Early French Bisque Bebe by Gaultier with Block Letters

Lot #300

25" (64 cm.) Pale bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder head, pale blue spiral threaded enamel glass eyes, dark eye-liner encircles the eye sockets, painted lashes, brush-stroked and multi-feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined tongue tip between the shaded and accented lips, pierced ears, very plump cheeks, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid gusset-jointed bebe body, kid-over-wooden upper arms, bisque forearms, antique dotted Swiss dress, bonnet, undergarments, leather shoes. Condition: bisque head excellent, albeit mis-matched in size to bisque shoulderplate, the kid bebe body while sturdy and white has larger (perfect) lower bisque arms. Marks: F. 4 G. Comments: Gaultier, circa 1880, early block letter bebe model. Value Points: especially beautiful bebe has well modeled features and choicest bisque and painting, antique bonnet with original French label, leather shoes signed J.R.

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Sold: $6,000

Petite German Bisque Child, 903, by Simon and Halbig

Lot #301

11" (28 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, accent line between the lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, kid gusset-jointed body, bisque forearms, nicely costumed in antique dress. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SH 3 903, Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: rare model of early closed mouth doll with endearing expression, appealing petite size.

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Sold: $1,600

Pretty French Bisque Bebe by Rabery & Delphieu with Trunk and Trousseau

Lot #302

17" (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, brunette human hair over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2/0 R.D. Comments: Rabery and Delphieu, circa 1895. Value Points: the pretty bebe is wearing country style dress with blue indigo pinafore, undergarments, blue stockings, leather slippers signed "2", and owns an original wooden trunk with paper lining and tray, along with an assortment of costumes: mohair plush coat, red woolen coat, checkered jacket, best white dress with embroidery, knit sweater, blue silk dress, bonnet, cotton dress with blue ribbons, and original factory chemise dress.

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Sold: $3,250

Pretty German Bisque Child by Franz Schmidt

Lot #303

26" (66 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eye-liner, painted lashes, slightly feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S&C Germany 13. Comments: Franz Schmidt, circa 1910. Value Points: pretty dolly face model with well-defined chin dimple, original wig, body, body finish, lovely antique costume.

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Sold: $550

German Bisque Infant Baby Doll by Schoneau and Hoffmeister

Lot #304

11" (28 cm.) Solid domed bisque head with flanged neck, tinted hair and brows, tiny grey glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, closed mouth, accented lips, muslin body, celluloid hands, pretty muslin baby body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Made in Germany S (pb in star) H NB. Comments: Schoneau and Hoffmeister, circa 1915. Value Points: appealing infant baby with lovely bisque and decoration.

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Sold: $450

German Bisque Child, 99, by Heinrich Handwerck

Lot #305

22" (56 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, thick dark eye-liner, painted lashes, thick brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, outlined shaded lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 11 99 dep Germany Handwerck 3 (head) Handwerck (body). Comments: Heinrich Handwerck, circa 1900. Value Points: pretty dolly-faced model with lovely bisque, original mohair wig, original signed body and body finish, beautiful antique costume.

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Sold: $600

Group of Children's Books and Blocks

Lot #305.1

0" (0 cm.) Included is "Greenaway's Babies" muslin book by Saalfield, 1907, with printed Kate Greenaway illustrations, two miniature Little Orphan Annie books by Whitman Publishing, Raggedy Andy Stories, 1960 edition; and a set of four graduated size stacking blocks with children's play themes, stamped Germany. Very good to excellent condition.

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Sold: $350

German Bisque Child, 109, Heinrich Handwerck

Lot #306

28" (71 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eye-liner, painted lashes, brush-stroked and multi-feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, open mouth, shaded and accented lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, multi-layered antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 109-15 dep (head) Handwerck (torso). Comments: Heinrich Handwerck, circa 1900. Value Points: pretty large dolly-face model with antique costume, original signed body and body finish.

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Sold: $800

Pretty French Bisque Bebe Jumeau, size 6

Lot #307

15" (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, lushly painted lashes, widely arched feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 6 (head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1890. Value Points: pretty bebe has original signed body, original body finish, antique undergarments and lace dress, rose Jumeau socks, signed Jumeau shoes.

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Sold: $3,700

French Bisque Bebe EJ Jumeau, Size 8, with Original Body

Lot #308

19" (48 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, painted curly lashes, rose blushed eye-shadow, brush-stroked and multi-feathered brows, shaded nostrils, accented 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 eight-loose-ball-jointed body , lovely antique rose silk faille dress, undergarments, knit stockings, leather shoes, straw bonnet. Condition: generally excellent, small original white speck on right cheek. Marks: 8 EJ (head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1882, early period of the signature EJ bebe, Value Points: very beautiful expression with well-sculpted features and lovely painting, original body and body finish, antique costume.

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Sold: $7,500

French Bisque Bebe Jumeau , Size 12

Lot #309

26" (66 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eye-liner encircles the eye sockets, lushly painted lashes, thickly brush-stroked brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, body repainted. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau 12 (and artist checkmarks on head). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1890. Value Points: very lovely decoration enhanced by fine creamy bisque, original signed body, wearing lovely antique cream wool dress, brown velvet fancy bonnet, undergarments, brown stockings, fancy black leather boots.

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Sold: $3,600

French Bisque Bebe Jumeau, Size 10, with Au Paradis des Enfants Label

Lot #310

22" (56 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked and multi-feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 10 (and artist checkmarks on head) (partial original sticker from Parisian doll shop, Au Paradis des Enfants, on torso). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1890. Value Points: pretty lustrous patina of complexion, the doll wears antique cotton dress, bebe pin, undergarments, leather boots, green velvet bonnet.

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Sold: $3,300

Two German Bisque Dolls in Original Folklore Costumes of Russia

Lot #311

13" (33 cm.) Each has bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 133 (boy) 478 (girl). Comments: circa 1900, made for the French market, the popularity of the Tsar Nicholas and his family in Paris inspired a bounty of Russian themed dolls and costumes for the French market. Value Points: the dolls wear original elaborate layered Russian folklore costumes with rich metallic and velvet trim, the boy with high leather boots, ornate great coat, and high Cossack hat.

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Sold: $1,200

Rare French Wooden Doll with Dowel-Jointed Body and Original Costume

Lot #312

12" (30 cm.) Carved wooden swivel head, painted facial features with defined eye sockets, closed mouth, somber expression, all-wooden body with dowel jointing at shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees, and ankles in the manner of articulated wooden poupee bodies. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX. Value Points: the rare early doll with fully-articulated body wears her original folklore costume with ornamental jewelry, leather wrapped arms, woolen leggings, velvet slippers, silver clasp at waist.

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Sold: $1,000

German Paper Mache Milliner's Model

Lot #313

10" (25 cm.) Paper mache shoulder head, black sculpted hair drawn about the back of head into coiled braided bun, painted facial features, large blue eyes, closed mouth, slender kid body, wooden lower limbs, painted green flat slippers, antique costume. Condition: very good, nose rub, typical age lines. Comments: German, circa 1850. Value Points: appealing coiffure, original body, being sold from the estate collection of Madeline Merrill.

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Sold: $650

Ginny as "Linda" from Kindergarten Series by Vogue

Lot #314

8" (20 cm.) Hard plastic socket head,sleep eyes,brunette hair with bangs and braids,five piece toddler body,wearing tagged white cotton sateen sun dress with colorful flowers,cutwork collar with black lace ribbon and sash,matching panties,pink stocks,green snap shoes. Excellent condition,rosy cheeks,bright vibrant costume,original silver wrist tag "Linda No. 21",original labeled box. Vogue,"Linda" from Kindergarten series,1953.

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Sold: $600

German Tinplate Stove with Pots and Pans

Lot #315

10" (25 cm.) Tinplate stove with 3 silvered oven doors, hinges, feet and trim, has brass drying rack at the front, chimney with silver cap, and five original pots and pans that fit into receptables at stove top, including tea kettle (lid missing) and copper boiler. Excellent condition. Circa 1900.

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Sold: $1,000

French Bisque Bebe Jumeau with Gorgeous Eyes

Lot #316

27" (69 cm.) Bisque socket head, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eye-liner encircles the eye sockets, lushly painted lashes, thick brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, shaded and accented lips, row of porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 12. Comments: Jumeau, circa 1895. Value Points: especially gorgeous eyes enhance the fine creamy bisque, original body, beautiful lace dress, fingerless gloves, chatelaine, antique straw bonnet, undergarments, net stockings, black leather shoes.

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Sold: $4,100

Very Beautiful and Grand French Bisque Bebe Bru, Size 16

Lot #317

36" (91 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate with modeled bosom and shoulder blades, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eye-liner, richly painted lashes, widely arched brush-stroked brows with multi-feathered details, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth, defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, (new) blonde human hair wig over cork pate, slender Bru kid bebe body, Chevrot epoch, with hinged upper legs under kid cover, wooden lower legs, bisque lower arms and hands. Condition: bisque head excellent, professional restoration on shoulderplate at the neckline, five fingers restored. Marks: Bru Jne 16. Comments: Bru, circa 1886. Value Points: exceptional rarity of the size 16 bebe with very lovely bisque, original body, beautiful antique lace dress.

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Sold: $14,000

German Bisque Child, 99, by Handwerck

Lot #318

21" (53 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, accented lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 11 1/2 99 dep Germany Handwerck. Comments: Heinrich Handwerck, circa 1900. Value Points: pretty child oll in very lavish costume of burgundy silk and velvet.

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Sold: $700

Grand French Bisque Bebe by Leon Casimir Bru

Lot #319

31" (79 cm.) Bisque socket head, very large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eye-liner encircles the eye sockets, painted lashes, slightly modeled brush-stroked brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined tongue tip between the shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig, Bru composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: professional restoration on the forehead only (not into facial features). Marks: Bru Jne 12 (head) Bebe Bru (torso). Comments: Bru, circa 1888. Value Points: gorgeous large Bebe Bru wears lovely antique ivory and burgundy silk antique dress, bonnet, undergarments.

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Sold: $13,000

"Saucy Walker" in Lilac Ensemble by Ideal

Lot #374

22" (56 cm.) Hard plastic socket head,flirty eyes,five piece toddler body,blonde hair in pigtails and bangs,walking style body,wearing lilac taffeta costume with tulle overlay skirt and bonnet streamers,fur muff,silver barettes,faux-diamond brooch,socks,shoes. Pristine unplayed with condition in original box,perfect complexion,coiffure,vibrant fresh costume,Ideal,1956.

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"Saucy Walker" in Lilac Ensemble by Ideal

Lot #374

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Platinum Blonde Terri Lee as Cheer Leader

Lot #375

16" (41 cm.) Hard plastic socket head with matte complexion,large brown eyes,platinum blonde hair,five piece body,wearing (taged) white pleated skirt,yellow knit sweater with felt "T",pants,boots,white felt beanie,and carrying white felt pennant "T" on red wooden pole. Excellent condition,boots a bit dry. Terri Lee,circa 1957.

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Jerri Lee in Clown Costume

Lot #376

16" (41 cm.) Hard plastic socket head,large brown eyes,extravagantly painted side lashes,brunette fur wig,five piece body,wearing tagged one-piece cream clown costume with colorful designs of giraffes and other wild animals,colorful yarn pom-poms,red ruffed collar,slippers with pom-poms. Excellent condition. Terri Lee,circa 1957.

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Brunette Terri Lee with Red Cotton Dress

Lot #377

16" (41 cm.) Hard plastic socket head,large brown eyes,brunette hair with beautiful reddish lustre,two braids at side of face with red ribbons,five piece body,wearing tagged red cotton school dress,white pinafore,panties,socks,shoes. Excellent condition,beautiful complexion and hair. Terri Lee,circa 1957.

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Brunette Terri Lee with Yellow Print Dress

Lot #378

16" (41 cm.) Hard plastic socket head,large brown eyes,brown curly hair with braids at each side of face,five piece toddler body,wearing yellow print cotton dress with rosebud design,panties,socks,shoes,yellow hair bows. Excellent condition. Terri Lee,circa 1957.

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Red-haired Terri Lee in Lavender Gown

Lot #379

16" (41 cm.) Hard plastic socket head,large painted brown eyes,red hair in soft curls and bangs,lavender hair bows,five piece body,wearing tagged lavender nylon taffeta gown with tulle overlay and straps,lilies of the valley corsage at waist,full length muslin slip,pantalets,shoes. Excellent condition. Terri Lee,circa 1957.

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Terri Lee Fashion in Original Envelope

Lot #380

For 16" Terri Lee. Pale blue nylon bathrobe with printed flowers,blue ribbon at neckline,in original colorful envelope with front and back designs,labeled "Terri Lee Fashions,Designed for Terri Lee,the Queen of Dolls",model 5607 Bathrobe. Excellent condition. Circa 1957.

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Platinum-Haired Terri Lee as "The National Baby Sitter" in Original Box

Lot #381

16" (41 cm.) Hard plastic socket head,large brown painted eyes,platinum hair,five piece toddler body,wearing flowered cotton dress,taffeta petticoat with yellow bows,panties,socks,shoes,along with mechanism designed to fit into torso ("your local radio-TV shop will install...the charge is nominal",according to instruction sheet included). Included with the doll is the phonograph mechanism,three recordings including "The Story of the Three Bears",instruction manual,publicity brochure,and original box with Mar-Fan Terri Lee label and store lab with original price of $20.95. Terri Lee,1950's.

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Ginger in Girl Scout Costume by Terri Lee

Lot #382

8" (20 cm.) Hard plastic socket head,sleep eyes,brunette hair in original curls with original net,five piece plastic walking body,wearing tagged Girl Scout costume with green belt,green socks and shoes,felt cap with GS logo,in original box labeled "Official Girl Scout Doll 11-955 $2.98 Terri Lee Sales Corp. Apple Valley,Calif.". The Ginger doll model of Cosmopolitan was used by Terri Lee for this costume. Circa 1960.

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Ginger in Brownie Uniform by Terri Lee

Lot #383

8" (20 cm.) Hard plastic socket head,sleep eyes,blonde curly hair red hair ribbons and original net,five piece walking body,wearing original tagged Brownie uniform,brown belt,brown socks and shoes,brown felt cap with Brownie emblem,panties. Excellent unplayed with condition,in original box labeled "Official Brownie Scout Doll 11-956 $2.98,Manufactured by Terri Lee Sales Corp,Apple Valley,Calif". The Ginger doll model of Cosmopolitan was used by Terri Lee for this model,circa 1960.

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Tiny Terri Lee in Yellow Dress

Lot #384

10" (25 cm.) Hard plastic socket head,sleep eyes,brunette hair,five piece walking body,wearing tagged yellow nylon dotted Swiss dress with tulle liner,panties,socks,shoes,woven lace-like bonnet with yellow edging and streamers. Excellent condition,original red gift box. Terri Lee,circa 1960.

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"Bonnie Lou" by Terri Lee in Skating Costume

Lot #385

16" (41 cm.) Brown-complexioned socket head,large brown painted eyes,black curly hair,five piece toddler body,wearing tagged pink metallic skating ensemble with red felt hearts,matching panties and cap,silver skates. Excellent condition,beautiful complexion and original coiffure. Terri Lee,circa 1957.

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Brunette Terri lee in Purple Pattern Dress

Lot #386

16" (41 cm.) Hard plastic socket head,large brown painted eyes,brunette curly hair with purple nylon silk hair ribbon,five piece body,wearing tagged purple and white patterned dress with little flowers,panties,socks,shoes. Excellent condition,hair a tad mussed. Terri Lee,circa 1957.

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Brunette Terri Lee in Original Box with Publicity and Extra Costumes

Lot #387

16" (41 cm.) Hard plastic socket head,large brown painted eyes,brunette curly hair with blue bows,five piece body,wearing blue patterned cotton dress,long pantalets,shoes,socks,purple velvet coat with rabbit fur collar and mittens. Included is her original red box labeled "Terri Lee Dolls,The Real Playmates,Lincoln Nebraska". along with two Terri Lee newsletters from August 1957,and November 1956 with patterns,stories,and such; a letter dated December 1956 announcing that the Terri Lee magazine is now a subscription basis only; 30 page Terri Lee Fashion Parade booklet with rare costumes; and a few additional tagged costume elements. Very fine condition,beautiful complexion and hair,vibrant colors of coat and blue dress,box a bit worn. Terri Lee,1956.

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Sheilla in "Palazzo Pitti" Costume by Furga

Lot #388

17" (43 cm.) Vinyl socket head,sleep eyes,long lashes,brunette long curly hair,five piece slender elongated body,wearing original costume "Palazzo Pitti",model #8781,turquoise mini dress,white textured coat with striped buttons,pockets,matching cap with blue edging,black and white shoes. Included is original colorful box labeled "Sheila",three boxes with shoes,1967 Fashion booklet,and original stand. Excellent unplayed with condition,original hair wrapper,box labeled F.A.O. Schwarz. Furga,Italy,1967.

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Three Miniature Dolls by Furga with Extensive Costumes

Lot #389

6" (15 cm.) Three all-rigid-vinyl dolls have inset eyes,socket head,inset eyes,very long hair,five piece bodies,wearing original romper suits. Included are 16 additional costumes,still sealed in original boxes. Excellent unplayed with condition,cello hair wrapper still intact on each,each with original booklet showing the doll,named Laura,Lisa or Lucia,and various available costumes. Furga,Italy,late 1960's.

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Shirley "Skediddle Kiddles" in Original Package by Mattel

Lot #390

3.5" (9 cm.) Blonde haired toddler with ponytail,red dress,painted shoes,is attached to a plastic "walker" that causes her to walk along when pushed. Mint in original box. Mattel,1967,model 3766.

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Various Costumes for Fashion Dolls

Lot #391

Included is card with accessories for Honey West; "Party Time" ensemble #9328 for Pepper by Ideal; and "Hootenany" by Tressy,#25900 by American Character. All still sealed in original packaging. Circa 1960's.

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"Penny Brite" with Additional Costumes by Topper

Lot #392

8" (20 cm.) All-rigid vinyl doll with socket head,five piece body,curly bouffant hair,painted side glancing eyes and beaming smile,wearing red and white dress,panties,shoes,hair ribbon. Included are four additional costumes for Penny Brite still sealed in original packaging with costume brochure (Anchors Away,Flower Girl,Chit Chat,and Winter Princess),and two other generic costumes "suitable for Penny Brite" in original packages. All unplayed with,pristine condition. Topper,circa 1965.

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Baby Cheerful Tearful with Extra Costumes by Mattel

Lot #393

7" (18 cm.) Baby with blonde hair,designed so "my face changes" when the doll is squeezed,Wearing "Pretty Darling" costume along with bottle and hair comb,still sealed in original package,model 3080; along with two additional costumes "Sweet Goodnight" and "Pretty Darling",still sealed in original packaging. Fine original condition throughout. Mattel,1966.

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Brown-Complexioned Gerber Baby in Original Case

Lot #394

17" (43 cm.) Molded plastic head and lower limbs with brown complexion,inset eyes,brown cloth body,wearing original baby knits and blue flannel fringed blanket,",included in original carrying case with Gerber baby cereals,vinyl diaper bag,and baby bottle. Doll near mint and unplayed with,case a bit worn and one accessory missing. Atlanta Novelty,circa 1979.

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Lot of Accessories for Vogue Dolls

Lot #395

Includes fitted suitcase,umbrella,life jacket and flippers,sand pails,jewelry and more. Circa 1950's. Excellent condition.

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Vinyl Shoes for Ginny by Vogue

Lot #396

For 8" Ginny. 34 pairs of vinyl shoes,various colors,are includes,each signed Ginny. Excellent condition. Late 1950's.

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Various Doll Shoes from the 1950 Era

Lot #397

More than 20 pairs of shoes,boots,slippers,and skates are included for various dolls ranging from fashionable Alexander dolls to Chatty Cathy. Excellent condition. 1950's.

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Large Lot of 1950's Era Doll Clothing

Lot #398

For various dolls ranging from Cissy to Ginger to Miss Revlon and many others. All excellent condition. 1950's.

Passed