"Hope's Gentle Gem" Marquis Cataloged Doll Auction of the Ruth Nievergelt Collection
Monday, July 22, 2024Lots 1-374
Monday, July 22, 2024. At the Hotel Kansas City Hyatt, Kansas City, MO. Preview 9AM CT. Auction 11AM CT. Featuring the important collection of Ruth Nievergelt of Winterthur, Switzerland. The exemplary collection of French bébés and poupées, along with the rarest of German bisque art characters, chosen with meticulous and patient care over several decades, and beautifully exhibited and preserved in her Winterthur, Switzerland home, will be highlighted at this important annual auction event by Theriault’s. To request a free color brochure or for more information call 410-224-3655. Login to register to bid. Order the catalog here.
Live Auction
Sold
Sold: $4,400
Lot #1
Wonderful Petite French Bisque Bebe Steiner, Figure C, with Early Seaside Costume
Estimate: $3,500 / $4,500
Gold Horse Guaranteed - Click to learn more
Sold
Sold: $4,250
Lot #3
French Bisque Bebe Jumeau by Emile Jumeau with Splendid Eyes
Estimate: $3,800 / $4,500
Gold Horse Guaranteed - Click to learn more
Sold
Sold: $6,250
Lot #4
Fine French Bisque Bebe by Schmitt et Fils with Original Signed Body, Size 0
Estimate: $6,000 / $8,500
Gold Horse Guaranteed - Click to learn more
Sold
Sold: $4,500
Lot #5
Rare German Bisque Doll Resembling Bru Brevete by Ernst Grossman, Size 0
Estimate: $1,800 / $2,300
Sold
Sold: $9,000
Lot #7
Extremely Rare German Bisque Art Character Series, 1263, by Franz Schmidt
Estimate: $8,500 / $11,000
Gold Horse Guaranteed - Click to learn more
Sold
Sold: $8,250
Lot #8
Exceptionally Rare German Bisque Art Character, Model 213, by Catterfelder Puppenfabrick
Estimate: $8,500 / $10,500
Gold Horse Guaranteed - Click to learn more
Sold
Sold: $5,750
Lot #10
Petite Early French Bisque Bebe, Size 1, by Gaultier with Bisque Hands
Estimate: $3,200 / $3,800
Gold Horse Guaranteed - Click to learn more
Sold
Sold: $4,250
Lot #11
French Bisque Bebe by Gaultier Freres with Especially Fine Painting
Estimate: $5,500 / $7,500
Sold
Sold: $1,400
Lot #14
German Bisque Lady Doll with Sculpted Blue Hair Bows and Dresden Collar
Estimate: $800 / $1,000
Sold
Sold: $1,200
Lot #15
Very Rare German Bisque Glass-Eyed Lady with Elaborate Coiffure and Bodice
Estimate: $1,200 / $1,700
Sold
Sold: $27,000
Lot #16
Very Beautiful Solemn-Faced French Bisque Bebe "H" by Aristide Halopeau
Estimate: $22,000 / $28,000
Gold Horse Guaranteed - Click to learn more
Sold
Sold: $14,500
Lot #17
Precious Tiny French Bisque Bebe, Size 1, First Epoch, by Emile Jumeau in Original Rare Box
Estimate: $6,500 / $8,500
Gold Horse Guaranteed - Click to learn more
Sold
Sold: $4,200
Lot #18
German Bisque Closed Mouth Child Known as "A.T. Kestner"
Estimate: $2,400 / $2,800
Gold Horse Guaranteed - Click to learn more
Sold
Sold: $4,500
Lot #22
German Bisque Brown-Eyed Art Character, Model 150, by Simon and Halbig
Estimate: $5,000 / $7,000
Sold
Sold: $14,000
Lot #23
Rare and Captivating German Bisque Character Doll, Model 1450, by Mystery Maker
Estimate: $8,000 / $11,000
Gold Horse Guaranteed - Click to learn more
Sold
Sold: $3,300
Lot #24
Rare and Endearing German Bisque "Winker", Model 9141, by Gebruder Heubach
Estimate: $2,200 / $2,800
Sold
Sold: $2,600
Lot #26
German Bisque Doll of Fretting Child, Model 7761, by Gebruder Heubach
Estimate: $3,500 / $4,500
Sold
Sold: $6,750
Lot #27
Very Rare German Bisque Art Character, Model 208, by Kestner
Estimate: $5,500 / $7,500
Gold Horse Guaranteed - Click to learn more
Sold
Sold: $9,000
Lot #28
Beautiful Brown-Eyed French Bisque Bebe by Gaultier in Rare 5/0 Size
Estimate: $6,500 / $8,500
Gold Horse Guaranteed - Click to learn more
Sold
Sold: $10,000
Lot #32
Petite French Bisque Early Period Bebe by Jules Steiner, Size 3/0
Estimate: $3,500 / $4,500
Gold Horse Guaranteed - Click to learn more
Sold
Sold: $5,750
Lot #37
French Bisque Bebe E.J. by Emile Jumeau with Original Box and Costumes
Estimate: $3,800 / $4,700
Sold
Sold: $2,750
Lot #41
Rare All-Original German Bisque Character, 217, by Catterfelder Puppenfabrick
Estimate: $3,500 / $4,500
Gold Horse Guaranteed - Click to learn more
Sold
Sold: $4,750
Lot #42
German Bisque Painted Eye Smiling Art Character, Model 125, by Adolf Wizlizenus
Estimate: $6,000 / $8,000
Gold Horse Guaranteed - Click to learn more
Sold
Sold: $5,750
Lot #43
Rare German Bisque Art Character, Model 1263, by Franz Schmidt
Estimate: $6,500 / $8,500
Gold Horse Guaranteed - Click to learn more
Sold
Sold: $5,500
Lot #45
German Character Doll Known as Munich Art Reform Doll by Marion Kaulitz
Estimate: $3,500 / $4,500
Sold
Sold: $5,750
Lot #52
Rare German Bisque Art Character, 107, by Kammer and Reinhardt in Tyrolean Costume
Estimate: $7,500 / $9,500
Gold Horse Guaranteed - Click to learn more
Sold
Sold: $15,500
Lot #53
Very Beautiful Petite French Bisque Bebe Brevete by Leon Casimir Bru, Size 2
Estimate: $11,000 / $14,000
Gold Horse Guaranteed - Click to learn more
Passed
Lot #54
Outstanding French Bisque Portrait Bebe by Emile Jumeau
Estimate: $24,000 / $28,000
Gold Horse Guaranteed - Click to learn more
Sold
Sold: $32,000
Lot #58
Very Beautiful French Bisque Poupee by Adelaide Huret with Exemplary Eyes
Estimate: $18,000 / $24,000
Gold Horse Guaranteed - Click to learn more
Sold
Sold: $5,250
Lot #59
French Bisque Poupee with Deposed Dehors Articulation and Splendid Ensemble
Estimate: $3,500 / $4,500
Sold
Sold: $8,500
Lot #60
French Bisque Poupee from Maison Simonne with Luxury Construction and Ensemble
Estimate: $6,000 / $9,000
Gold Horse Guaranteed - Click to learn more
Sold
Sold: $4,200
Lot #61
Petite French Bisque Bebe by Gaultier with Early Block Letter Markings
Estimate: $3,500 / $4,200
Gold Horse Guaranteed - Click to learn more
Sold
Sold: $4,500
Lot #65
French Bisque Closed Mouth Bebe, Series A, with Lovely Antique Costume
Estimate: $3,800 / $4,500
Sold
Sold: $6,750
Lot #70
Outstanding French Bisque Poupee with Rare Kid-Over-Wooden Body
Estimate: $6,500 / $7,500
Gold Horse Guaranteed - Click to learn more
Sold
Sold: $14,500
Lot #72
Very Fine and All-Original Obergammergau Wooden Doll with Trousseau of Costumes
Estimate: $8,000 / $10,000
Sold
Sold: $27,000
Lot #74
Important French Wooden Royal Court Doll Depicting Princess of Lamballe
Estimate: $22,000 / $29,000
Sold
Sold: $9,000
Lot #77
Extremely Rare Grand French Carton Mechanical Walking Lady with Glass Eyes
Estimate: $6,000 / $8,000
Sold
Sold: $20,000
Lot #79
Rare and Beautiful French Bisque Bebe A.T. by Thuillier
Estimate: $18,000 / $25,000
Gold Horse Guaranteed - Click to learn more
Passed
Lot #83
German Bisque Art Character, Model 112, "Elise", by Kammer and Reinhardt in Rare Large Size
Estimate: $6,500 / $8,500
Sold
Sold: $9,000
Lot #90
Rare German Bisque Painted Eye Art Character by Marseille
Estimate: $8,500 / $10,500
Gold Horse Guaranteed - Click to learn more
Sold
Sold: $4,600
Lot #91
All-Original French Bisque Poupee by Blampoix from Aux Amis de L'Enfance
Estimate: $4,400 / $5,500
Gold Horse Guaranteed - Click to learn more
Sold
Sold: $19,000
Lot #93
Gentle-Faced French Bisque Bebe, Size 6, by Leon Casimir Bru with Signed Shoes
Estimate: $14,000 / $16,000
Gold Horse Guaranteed - Click to learn more
Sold
Sold: $10,500
Lot #94
Gorgeous French Bisque Bebe by Schmitt et Fils with Original Signed Body
Estimate: $7,500 / $9,500
Gold Horse Guaranteed - Click to learn more
Sold
Sold: $13,000
Lot #95
Very Beautiful Petite French Bisque Bebe, Size 000, by Schmitt et Fils
Estimate: $7,500 / $9,500
Gold Horse Guaranteed - Click to learn more
Sold
Sold: $26,000
Lot #96
Beautiful French Bisque Brown-Eyed Bebe by Leon Casimir Bru, Size 8
Estimate: $16,000 / $18,000
Sold
Sold: $15,000
Lot #101
French Porcelain Poupee by Adelaide Huret on Wooden Articulated Body
Estimate: $14,000 / $18,000
Sold
Sold: $7,250
Lot #102
Lovely French Porcelain Poupee with Original Body by Leontine Rohmer
Estimate: $5,500 / $7,500
Sold
Sold: $6,250
Lot #107
Very Beautiful French Bisque Deposed Smiling Poupee by Leon Casimir Bru
Estimate: $3,800 / $4,200
Passed
Lot #114
German Bisque Lady with Sculpted Blue Scarf by Alt, Beck and Gottschalk
Estimate: $700 / $900
Sold
Sold: $14,000
Lot #118
Extremely Rare German Bisque Art Character, Model 111
Estimate: $8,500 / $11,500
Gold Horse Guaranteed - Click to learn more
Sold
Sold: $16,000
Lot #119
Extremely Rare German Bisque Lady, 1398, by Simon and Halbig with Flirty Eyes
Estimate: $9,000 / $11,000
Gold Horse Guaranteed - Click to learn more
Passed
Lot #120
Rare German Bisque Glass-Eyed Art Character, Model 549, by Kley and Hahn
Estimate: $2,600 / $3,200
Sold
Sold: $5,000
Lot #122
Rare German Bisque Art Character, Model 148, by Hertel and Schwab
Estimate: $5,500 / $7,500
Gold Horse Guaranteed - Click to learn more
Sold
Sold: $3,200
Lot #127
Petite German Bisque Googly, Model 221, by Kestner with Original Wig and Body
Estimate: $2,800 / $3,200
Gold Horse Guaranteed - Click to learn more
Sold
Sold: $23,000
Lot #129
Important French Bisque Bebe as Asian Child in Original Costume and Signed Shoes by Leon Casimir Bru
Estimate: $27,000 / $35,000
Gold Horse Guaranteed - Click to learn more
Sold
Sold: $2,100
Lot #136
Fine German Porcelain Lady Doll with Most Unusual Sculpted Coiffure
Estimate: $1,200 / $1,500
Sold
Sold: $16,500
Lot #137
French Bisque Bebe by Petit et Dumoutier with Splendid Eyes
Estimate: $7,000 / $9,000
Gold Horse Guaranteed - Click to learn more
Sold
Sold: $7,000
Lot #140
Early French Bisque Portrait Bebe by Emile Jumeau
Estimate: $6,500 / $8,500
Gold Horse Guaranteed - Click to learn more
Sold
Sold: $9,000
Lot #141
Gorgeous French Bisque Bebe Triste by Emile Jumeau, Size 12
Estimate: $9,500 / $11,500
Gold Horse Guaranteed - Click to learn more
Sold
Sold: $4,200
Lot #142
Petite German Bisque Child Doll Known as "A.T. Kestner" in Superb Dress
Estimate: $3,500 / $4,500
Sold
Sold: $4,000
Lot #145
Captivating Rare German Bisque Character Known as "Wendy" by Bruno Schmidt
Estimate: $5,500 / $7,500
Gold Horse Guaranteed - Click to learn more
Sold
Sold: $3,250
Lot #148
Rare German Bisque Smiling Art Character Doll, Model 151, by Simon and Halbig
Estimate: $5,000 / $7,000
Sold
Sold: $1,700
Lot #151
German All-Bisque Miniature Doll, Model 102, Known as "French Wrestler"
Estimate: $1,400 / $1,800
Sold
Sold: $10,500
Lot #152
Early French Bisque Bebe by Leon Casimir Bru with Lovely Blue Eyes
Estimate: $11,000 / $14,000
Sold
Sold: $7,750
Lot #153
Beautiful French Bisque Brown-Eyed Portrait Bebe by Emile Jumeau
Estimate: $6,500 / $8,500
Gold Horse Guaranteed - Click to learn more
Sold
Sold: $18,500
Lot #155
Very Rare Tiny French Bisque Bebe Attributed to Jules Steiner with Costumes
Estimate: $5,500 / $7,500
Gold Horse Guaranteed - Click to learn more
Sold
Sold: $4,750
Lot #156
Rare and Beautiful French Bisque Paris Bebe by Emile Jumeau
Estimate: $4,400 / $6,500
Gold Horse Guaranteed - Click to learn more
Sold
Sold: $4,000
Lot #157
Very Rare German Bisque Character, 1418, by Simon & Halbig in Charming Petite Size
Estimate: $4,400 / $6,500
Gold Horse Guaranteed - Click to learn more
Sold
Sold: $8,750
Lot #160
Rare German Brown-Eyed Bisque Art Character, 1448, by Simon and Halbig
Estimate: $6,500 / $8,500
Gold Horse Guaranteed - Click to learn more
Sold
Sold: $2,800
Lot #169
Rare German Bisque Glass-Eyed Character, Model 134, by Hertel and Schwab
Estimate: $2,800 / $3,200
Gold Horse Guaranteed - Click to learn more
Sold
Sold: $3,400
Lot #170
Beautiful German Bisque Glass-Eyed Character, Model 149, by Hertel and Schwab
Estimate: $3,500 / $4,500
Gold Horse Guaranteed - Click to learn more
Sold
Sold: $2,100
Lot #172
Tiny French Bisque Bebe, Figure A, by Jules Steiner with Signed Body
Estimate: $1,100 / $1,400
Passed
Lot #174
French Bisque Fretful Character, Model 252, by SFBJ from their Art Character Series
Estimate: $2,800 / $3,200
Sold
Sold: $2,500
Lot #175
French Bisque Blue-Eyed Bebe E.J. by Emile Jumeau with Signed E.J. Shoes
Estimate: $2,600 / $3,200
Passed
Lot #184
German Wax-Over-Paper Mache Lady Doll in Original Costume Attributed to Schilling
Estimate: $800 / $1,100
Sold
Sold: $1,500
Lot #185
Beautiful English Poured Wax Gentle Face Doll with Splendid Original Costume
Estimate: $1,200 / $1,500
Sold
Sold: $8,000
Lot #190
French Bisque Poupee with Portrait Face and Wooden Articulated Body by Doleac
Estimate: $4,000 / $4,800
Sold
Sold: $11,500
Lot #191
French Bisque Poupee "Lily" from Lavalle-Peronne and A La Poupee de Nuremberg
Estimate: $4,400 / $5,500
Sold
Sold: $3,200
Lot #192
Lovely French Wide-Eyed Poupee by Jumeau for Au Calife de Baghdad Boutique
Estimate: $2,800 / $3,200
Passed
Lot #200
Rare French Bisque Double-Face Character Doll from Jumeau 200 Art Character Series
Estimate: $7,000 / $9,000
Sold
Sold: $1,200
Lot #202
German Bisque Character with Stuck-Out Tongue, Model 8413, by Gebruder Heubach
Estimate: $1,200 / $1,600
Sold
Sold: $1,000
Lot #206
German Bisque Character Boy with Sculpted Hair, Model 2048, by Bruno Schmidt
Estimate: $1,100 / $1,200
Passed
Lot #207
Rare German Bisque Painted Eye Art Character, 141, by Hertel and Schwab
Estimate: $2,200 / $2,600
Passed
Lot #208
Petite German Bisque Painted Eye Art Character, Model 184, by Kestner
Estimate: $1,200 / $1,700
Passed
Lot #210
German Bisque Painted Eye Art Character, Model 526, by Kley and Hahn
Estimate: $1,200 / $1,700
Sold
Sold: $2,700
Lot #211
German Bisque Painted Eye Art Character, Model 520 by Kley and Hahn
Estimate: $2,200 / $2,800
Passed
Lot #219
German Bisque Doll as Gentleman, Attributed as Portrait of Rose Bonheur
Estimate: $800 / $1,000
Sold
Sold: $1,600
Lot #230
German Bisque Closed Mouth Doll, Model 14.28, by Gebruder Kuhnlenz
Estimate: $1,100 / $1,400
Sold
Sold: $1,600
Lot #232
Rare German Bisque Closed Mouth Doll, Model 719, by Simon and Halbig
Estimate: $1,200 / $1,400
Sold
Sold: $4,400
Lot #236
French Bisque Bebe by Rabery and Delphieu with Early Block Letters
Estimate: $3,200 / $3,800
Sold
Sold: $4,600
Lot #248
French Bisque Poupee from Au Paradis des Enfants with Rare Body Styling
Estimate: $3,500 / $4,500
Sold
Sold: $1,500
Lot #252
German All-Bisque Doll with Well-Modeled Body and Black Painted Boots
Estimate: $1,100 / $1,400
Sold
Sold: $900
Lot #256
Rare German Bisque Closed Mouth Child Doll, Model 484, by Bahr and Proschild
Estimate: $1,100 / $1,400
Sold
Sold: $950
Lot #265
Wonderful German Bisque Character, Model 115, "Phillip" by Kammer and Reinhardt
Estimate: $1,100 / $1,400
Sold
Sold: $2,700
Lot #270
French Bisque Bebe by Jules Steiner, Figure A, with Original Signed Body
Estimate: $2,700 / $3,200
Sold
Sold: $2,200
Lot #273
French Bisque Bebe Mascotte by May Freres with Original Signed Body
Estimate: $2,700 / $3,200
Sold
Sold: $950
Lot #286
Rare German Bisque Closed Mouth Art Character, Model 700, by Marseille
Estimate: $1,200 / $1,700
Passed
Lot #288
Rare German Bisque Character "Fany" by Marseille with Original Toddler Body
Estimate: $1,800 / $2,300
Sold
Sold: $1,100
Lot #289
French Bisque Art Character with Crying Expression, Model 233, by SFBJ
Estimate: $1,100 / $1,300
Sold
Sold: $6,000
Lot #300
French Bisque Bebe by Petit et Dumoutier with Original Unique Body
Estimate: $7,500 / $9,500
Sold
Sold: $3,900
Lot #301
Petite French Bisque Premiere Bebe by Emile Jumeau with Splendid Eyes
Estimate: $3,600 / $4,200
Sold
Sold: $4,400
Lot #302
French Bisque Portrait Bebe by Emile Jumeau with Original Early Body
Estimate: $4,400 / $5,700
Sold
Sold: $1,100
Lot #312
Rare Mid-19th Century Porcelain Doll from Porcelain Works of Schlaggenwald
Estimate: $1,100 / $1,300
Sold
Sold: $2,000
Lot #317
German Bisque "Mein Liebling" by K*R in Pleasing Smaller Size with Original Box
Estimate: $1,400 / $1,700
Sold
Sold: $850
Lot #348
German Bisque Glass-Eyed Lady Doll with Fancy Hair Ornaments and Necklace
Estimate: $1,100 / $1,300
Passed
Lot #357
Beautiful German Bisque Lady with Fancily-Sculpted Hair and Yellow Gloves
Estimate: $800 / $1,100
Passed
Lot #371
German Bisque Character "Mein Liebling", Model 117A, by Kammer and Reinhardt
Estimate: $2,200 / $2,700
