“The Only Elegance” Marquis Auction
Monday, July 31, 2023Lots 1-421
Monday, July 31st Auction at the Hilton Bellevue, Bellevue, Washington 11:00 AM PT
The auction features over 400 dolls from the private collections of important doll historians as well as private collectors including Marianne Cieslik (author of German Doll Encyclopedia, German Doll Studies, and Button in Ear), Antje Lode (author of the landmark Skulptur und Puppe), the fine French doll collection of Marisol Valverde of Biarritz, France, Keith Kaonis (researcher on the history of Schoenhut) and Louise Hedrick whose studies and work concerning French poupée fashion and Bleuette are so esteemed, as well as others including dolls from original families with provenance. The auction will take place at the Hilton Bellevue, Bellevue, WA. Order your catalog today for the event. Live attendance bidding, live internet bidding, live telephone bidding and absentee bidding are available. For more information call 410-224-3655 or email info@theriaults.com.
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Live Auction
Sold
Sold: $5,750
Lot #1
French Bisque Bebe, Series C, by Jules Steiner with Original Signed Body
Estimate: $3,200 / $3,600
Sold
Sold: $19,500
Lot #4
Petite French Bisque Premiere Bebe with Incised Cartouche Signature
Estimate: $14,000 / $18,000
Sold
Sold: $2,800
Lot #7
Companion Rare German Bisque Jubilee Doll by Gebruder Heubach for Emil Bauersachs
Estimate: $3,000 / $4,000
Sold
Sold: $30,000
Lot #10
Fine French Bisque Poupee by Adelaide Huret with Wooden Articulated Body
Estimate: $18,000 / $22,000
Sold
Sold: $10,000
Lot #13
French Porcelain Poupee Attributed to Adelaide Huret in Soutache Pique Gown
Estimate: $8,000 / $11,000
Sold
Sold: $18,000
Lot #16
All-Original French Bisque Bebe by Emile Jumeau with Couturier Costume
Estimate: $5,000 / $7,000
Sold
Sold: $170,000
Lot #17
Very Important French Bisque Art Character by Albert Marque in Original Costume
Estimate: $100,000 / $130,000
Sold
Sold: $1,800
Lot #19
German Mechanical Musical Toy "The Village Scene" by Zinner and Sohne
Estimate: $2,500 / $3,500
Sold
Sold: $5,250
Lot #22
German Felt Character Doll as Soldier by Steiff, Rare White Cloth Label
Estimate: $2,200 / $2,600
Sold
Sold: $13,000
Lot #24
Extremely Rare German Mohair Jester Bear by Wilhelm Strunz with 1909 Strunz Catalog
Estimate: $9,000 / $12,000
Sold
Sold: $34,000
Lot #25
German Bisque Art Character by Kammer and Reinhardt with Important Provenance
Estimate: $8,000 / $12,000
Sold
Sold: $3,600
Lot #26
Pair, French Bisque Bebes as Marquis and Marquise in Original Costumes
Estimate: $3,000 / $4,000
Sold
Sold: $31,000
Lot #27
Outstanding French Bisque Bebe by Leon Casimir Bru, Original Costume, Signed Shoes
Estimate: $18,000 / $23,000
Sold
Sold: $130,000
Lot #28
Important Early English Wooden Doll with Regal Presence and Superb Gown
Estimate: $40,000 / $60,000
Sold
Sold: $1,500
Lot #43
French Blue Glass Epergne with Hand-Painted Designs, Extremely Rare Size
Estimate: $800 / $1,200
Sold
Sold: $8,000
Lot #45
French Bisque Bebe by Mothereau, Rare J.M. Markings, with Wax Poupard
Estimate: $6,000 / $8,000
Sold
Sold: $17,000
Lot #53
German Bisque Art Character Doll "Karl", Model 107, by Kammer and Reinhardt
Estimate: $11,000 / $16,000
Sold
Sold: $38,000
Lot #62
Extremely Rare American Wooden Bandwagon with Complete Band and Instruments
Estimate: $18,000 / $23,000
Passed
Lot #88
Charming French Miniature Folding Room with Original Furnishings by Badeuille
Estimate: $2,200 / $2,700
Passed
Lot #91
French Musical Automaton "Elegant Lady at Her Piano" by Gustave Vichy
Estimate: $9,000 / $12,000
Sold
Sold: $5,000
Lot #105
American Lithographed Circus Tent and Sideshow Panels by Schoenhut
Estimate: $2,500 / $3,500
Sold
Sold: $14,000
Lot #125
German Bisque Character, 8546, by Gebruder Heubach with Very Rare Glass Eyes
Estimate: $5,500 / $7,500
Sold
Sold: $3,100
Lot #133
French Bisque Googly, Model 245, by SFBJ in Original Costume and Box
Estimate: $2,500 / $3,500
Sold
Sold: $2,800
Lot #138
German Bisque Character "Phillip", Model 115/A by Kammer and Reinhardt
Estimate: $2,200 / $2,600
Passed
Lot #139
German Mechanical Toy "The Three Clown Musicians" by Zinner and Sohne
Estimate: $1,200 / $1,500
Sold
Sold: $4,000
Lot #155
German Bisque Fashion Doll by Simon and Halbig with Twill-Over-Wooden Body
Estimate: $2,500 / $3,500
Sold
Sold: $3,800
Lot #158
German Bisque Doll with Brown Sculpted Hair and Fuchsia Hair Ribbon
Estimate: $1,400 / $1,800
Passed
Lot #159
German Bisque Art Character "Marie" by Kammer and Reinhardt with Rare Glass Eyes
Estimate: $2,800 / $3,500
Sold
Sold: $2,000
Lot #161
Petite German Bisque "Mein Liebling", Model 117, by Kammer and Reinhardt
Estimate: $1,800 / $2,300
Passed
Lot #165
German Bisque Character, "Phillip", Model 115/A, by Kammer and Reinhardt
Estimate: $1,200 / $1,500
Sold
Sold: $2,000
Lot #167
German Bisque Art Character, "Hans", Model 114, by Kammer and Reinhardt
Estimate: $2,200 / $2,700
Sold
Sold: $4,250
Lot #174
French Musical Automaton "Little Girl with her Toys" by Leopold Lambert
Estimate: $5,500 / $7,500
Sold
Sold: $9,500
Lot #178
French Bisque Bebe by Petit et Dumoutier with Especially Beautiful Face
Estimate: $7,500 / $9,500
Sold
Sold: $22,000
Lot #180
Splendid French Bisque Bebe by Leon Casimir Bru in Lovely Costume
Estimate: $16,000 / $19,000
Sold
Sold: $2,000
Lot #183
Wonderful French Mechanical "Mysterious Goat" Attributed to Leon Casimir Bru
Estimate: $1,200 / $1,500
Passed
Lot #190
Superb Early Parfumerie with Chandelier and Mirrors for the French Market
Estimate: $1,100 / $1,500
Sold
Sold: $1,400
Lot #194
German Porcelain Portrait Lady Depicting Jenny Lind, with Superb Costume
Estimate: $1,300 / $1,600
Sold
Sold: $2,500
Lot #200
French Bisque Art Character, Model 237, by SFBJ in Original Uniform
Estimate: $1,400 / $1,700
Sold
Sold: $9,750
Lot #201
Rare Variation of French Bisque Smiling Poupee by Leon Casimir Bru
Estimate: $7,000 / $11,000
Sold
Sold: $2,600
Lot #203
Pretty French Bisque Bebe, Series A, by Jules Steiner in Original Costume
Estimate: $2,800 / $3,400
Sold
Sold: $10,500
Lot #208
Beautiful French Bisque Bebe by Schmitt et Fils with Original Body
Estimate: $5,500 / $7,500
Sold
Sold: $3,600
Lot #210
French Bisque Bebe by Jumeau with Original Elaborate Japanese Silk Costume
Estimate: $3,000 / $4,000
Sold
Sold: $5,750
Lot #216
Nine Books from Raggedy Ann Series, Each Personally Inscribed to Shirley Temple
Estimate: $4,000 / $5,000
Sold
Sold: $18,000
Lot #217
American Cloth Raggedy Ann by Volland with Photographs of Shirley and the Doll
Estimate: $3,500 / $4,500
Passed
Lot #234
German Bisque Character with Blue Hair Bows, Model 288, by Ernst Heubach
Estimate: $400 / $500
Sold
Sold: $550
Lot #235
German Bisque Girl by Goebel and Her Grand Assortment of Dolls and Toys
Estimate: $1,200 / $1,500
Sold
Sold: $2,400
Lot #237
German Bisque Character, Model 114, "Gretchen" by K*R with Rare Glass Eyes
Estimate: $3,500 / $4,500
Sold
Sold: $1,500
Lot #238
German Bisque Art Character "Gretchen", Model 114, by Kammer and Reinhardt
Estimate: $1,400 / $1,700
Passed
Lot #240
Rare German Bisque Art Character, Model 109, by Kammer & Reinhardt
Estimate: $7,500 / $9,500
Sold
Sold: $3,000
Lot #242
Pair, German Mohair and Felt "Der Fesche Jean" by Fleischmann & Blodel
Estimate: $800 / $1,000
Sold
Sold: $3,800
Lot #251
Very Rare German Bisque Character with Sculpted Helmet by Mystery Maker
Estimate: $2,200 / $2,700
Sold
Sold: $750
Lot #263
Rare German Bisque Doll Head, Model 106, with Elaborate Decorations by Kling
Estimate: $1,200 / $1,300
Passed
Lot #264
Very Rare German Bisque Lady with Ornate Hair and Collar by C.F. Kling
Estimate: $2,000 / $2,500
Sold
Sold: $5,000
Lot #268
French Bisque Blue-Eyed Bebe, Series A, by Jules Steiner with Beauty Spot
Estimate: $3,200 / $3,700
Sold
Sold: $8,250
Lot #270
French Bisque Bebe, Series C, by Jules Steiner in Rare Petite 4/0 Size
Estimate: $4,500 / $5,500
Sold
Sold: $5,500
Lot #274
French Bisque Early Period Bebe by Emile Jumeau in Original Chemise
Estimate: $4,500 / $6,500
Sold
Sold: $1,000
Lot #276
Choice German Bisque Glass-Eyed Character, Model 100, by Kammer and Reinhardt
Estimate: $1,200 / $1,600
Sold
Sold: $6,000
Lot #277
Delightful German Bisque Googly, Model 131, by Kammer and Reinhardt
Estimate: $3,500 / $4,500
Sold
Sold: $3,400
Lot #284
Early Wooden Sleigh of Northern Netherlands with Oil-Painted Scenes
Estimate: $1,800 / $2,400
Passed
Lot #293
German Wooden Dollhouse Furnishings in Original Labeled Box by Harrass
Estimate: $800 / $1,100
Sold
Sold: $4,400
Lot #294
French Bisque Bebe by Emile Jumeau as Jester with Painted Decorations
Estimate: $1,200 / $1,600
Sold
Sold: $2,500
Lot #298
French Bisque "Eden Bebe" by Fleischmann & Blodel in Store-Original Costume
Estimate: $1,200 / $1,600
Passed
Lot #300
French Musical Automaton "Little Girl with Pet Mouse" by Charles Rambour
Estimate: $4,500 / $6,500
Sold
Sold: $1,300
Lot #301
German Mechanical Musical Toy "The Dancing Couples" by Zinner & Sohne
Estimate: $1,600 / $1,900
Sold
Sold: $950
Lot #304
German Mechanical Musical Toy "The Juggling Performers" by Zinner & Sohne
Estimate: $1,400 / $1,700
Sold
Sold: $1,300
Lot #309
French Bisque Character, Model 237, by SFBJ with Brunette Flocked Hair
Estimate: $1,200 / $1,600
Sold
Sold: $550
Lot #315
Sonneberg Bisque Blinking Jester with Hinged Jaw and Original Costume
Estimate: $900 / $1,200
Sold
Sold: $750
Lot #327
German Bisque Pull-Toy "Young Girl Playing Tennis" attributed to Zinner & Sohne
Estimate: $1,200 / $1,700
Sold
Sold: $1,200
Lot #332
German Bisque Character, Model 101X, by Kammer and Reinhardt with Flocked Hair
Estimate: $1,800 / $2,400
Sold
Sold: $1,500
Lot #334
German Bisque Art Character, Model 101, "Peter", by Kammer and Reinhardt
Estimate: $1,100 / $1,300
Sold
Sold: $2,100
Lot #345
Fine Early Milliner's Shop by Christian Hacker with Hacker Signature
Estimate: $2,800 / $3,500
Sold
Sold: $5,500
Lot #348
Gorgeous French Bisque Bebe by Gaultier with Early Block Letter Markings
Estimate: $5,500 / $7,500
Sold
Sold: $1,800
Lot #351
French Paper Mache Bebe by Schmitt et Fils with Original Signed Body
Estimate: $1,800 / $2,300
Sold
Sold: $2,900
Lot #358
French Bisque Bebe, Figure A, by Jules Steiner with Rare Bisque Hands
Estimate: $3,200 / $3,500
Passed
Lot #360
French Bisque Bebe Jumeau with Deposed Eye Mechanism by Fouquet & Douville
Estimate: $3,500 / $3,900
Sold
Sold: $2,000
Lot #364
German Bisque Glass-Eyed Art Character, Model 149, by Hertel and Schwab
Estimate: $1,800 / $2,300
Sold
Sold: $6,000
Lot #369
German Bisque Glass-Eyed Googly, Model 131, by Kammer and Reinhardt
Estimate: $3,800 / $4,500
Passed
Lot #371
Petite German Bisque Jubilee Googly, Model 165, by Hertel and Schwab with Bear
Estimate: $1,100 / $1,300
Sold
Sold: $1,100
Lot #383
German Bisque Pouty Character, 115, "Phillip", by Kammer and Reinhardt
Estimate: $1,200 / $1,500
Passed
Lot #389
Collection of Circus Figures and Performers from Humpty Dumpty Circus
Estimate: $900 / $1,100
Sold
Sold: $1,200
Lot #392
German Bisque Portrait of George Washington on Horse, as Candy Container
Estimate: $1,200 / $1,600
Sold
Sold: $1,400
Lot #395
Extremely Rare Trio of American Composition Dolls "The Baseball Kids"
Estimate: $800 / $1,100
Passed
Lot #401
German Bisque Doll for the French Market with Brevete Mechanical Walking Legs
Estimate: $900 / $1,100
Passed
Lot #411
Two German Bisque Character Doll Heads by Gebruder Heubach in Original Box
Estimate: $500 / $700
Sold
Sold: $800
Lot #413
German Bisque Doll with Green Sculpted Hair and Her Collection of Toys
Estimate: $800 / $1,000
