THE DOLL COLLECTION OF HUGUETTE CLARK

Saturday, January 11, 2020Lots 1-418

January 11, 2020 in Santa Barbara, California


The collection comprises extraordinary dolls and automata from the French golden age of 1860-1890, as well as selections of sought-after early Japanese cultural dolls and architectural miniatures. The Huguette Clark auction appropriately centers the inauguration of Theriault’s 50th anniversary year. An early and continuing client of Theriault’s for decades, her dolls include many fine antique examples from that 50 year span, as well as privately commissioned Japanese art dolls. Hardbound. 10" x 10". 232 pages.

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French Bisque Bebe E.J. Emile Jumeau, Original Couturier Costume by Ernestine Jumeau
Petite French Bisque Bebe, Figure A, by Jules Steiner as Marquis
Splendid French Musical Automaton "Elegant Lady Reclining on Recamier" Lambert

Splendid French Musical Automaton "Elegant Lady Reclining on Recamier" Lambert

Lot #3

23" (58 cm.) l. x 19"h. seated upright. Bisque portrait-faced lady is posed in an imperial manner upon a velvet-covered wooden-framed recamier with ball and fringe edging and embroidered velvet pillow. She has brown glass paperweight eyes, closed mouth, finely-painted facial details, brunette mohair wig in upswept coiffure, shapely elongated carton torso and slender legs daintily crossed at the ankles, and is wearing a finely woven silk and lace gown with low neckline designed to emphasize her separately-modeled shapely bisque bosom; the gown is decorated with appliqued pearls which match her pearl necklace and velvet-flowered and pearl hair ornament, and she has golden velvet slippers and holds a gilt handled fan with exquisite hand-painted scene and a gilt lorgnette. Condition: generally excellent, music and movement function well. Marks: L.B. (key). Comments: Leopold Lambert, circa 1885, with bisque portrait head by Jumeau, the rare automaton is accentuated by three brass cams plus two steel stud-cams within the clockwork mechanism. When wound, music plays, and a series of realistic actions occur. Luxuriating on her recamier, the elegant lady, seeming to greet guests, turns and nods her head in a graceful circular movement, appearing to arise, while alternately fanning herself with her left hand, and gazing imperiously through the lorgnette held in her right hand. She pauses, and then reclines again, evidently having satisfied the social demands of her high station. Value Points: its larger size and intricate movements and artistic presentation of the model indicate its luxury creation, as does the rare portrait Jumeau head and exquisite original costume, recamier and accessories. Few other models are known to exist.

 
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French Bisque Brown-Eyed Bebe E.J., Emile Jumeau in Exclusive Christian Dior Costume

French Bisque Brown-Eyed Bebe E.J., Emile Jumeau in Exclusive Christian Dior Costume

Lot #4

24" (61 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, strong dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose-blushed eyeshadow, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth, shaded and accented lips, separately-modeled pierced ears, ash-blonde curly hand-tied human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose E. 12 J (head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, his registered bebe model bearing his initials E.J., circa 1884. Value Points: finest bisque, painting, original body and body finish, wearing four piece silk Petit Prince costume, especially commissioned from the Parisian atelier of Christian Dior, comprising jacket, brocade vest with gilt buttons, silk pants, white shirt, and with additional jacket having pattern to match the vest and custom leather boots marked "12 E.Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris". The jackets each bear the cloth label of Christian Dior. Included are three original hand-written letters from M. Gervais of Christian Dior to "Chere Madame", dated from April 1959 until May 1962, detailing the project such as the unsuccessful visit to an antiquarian to find the desired antique fabric, the naming of the costume as "Petit Prince", the acknowledgement that a second jacket in the same fabric as the vest, was desired, and finally the "infiniment plaisir" that Madame loved the costume.

 
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French Bisque Blue-Eyed Bebe E.J., Emile Jumeau in Exclusive Christian Dior Costume
French Bisque "Bebe Phonographe" by Emile Jumeau as "Cantatrice" Dior Costume
Tiny French Bisque Premiere Bebe by Emile Jumeau with Rare Smiling Expression
French Bisque Bebe Triste by Emile Jumeau, Size 14, Signed Shoes, with Provenance
French Bisque Bebe by Emile Jumeau in All-Original Outstanding Japanese Costume
French Automaton "Chinese Lady with Fan" by Leopold Lambert in Superb Costume
French Bisque Brown-Eyed Bebe Triste by Emile Jumeau, 10, Lettered Jumeau Shoes
Swiss Mechanical Bird by Reuge
French Bisque Blue-Eyed Bebe Triste in Marquis Costume by Emile Jumeau, Size 9
French Musical Automaton "Shepherdess with Surprise Lamb" by Jean Roullet

French Musical Automaton "Shepherdess with Surprise Lamb" by Jean Roullet

Lot #14

24" (61 cm.) Posed standing upon a velvet-covered platform is a bisque head portrait lady doll, brown glass paperweight eyes, rich dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, feathered brows, closed mouth, original blonde mohair wig, separate bisque shoulder plate, carton torso and shapely legs, bisque forearms and hands, wearing bronze green satin shepherdess gown with tiered lace sleeves. Appearing to be held in her right hand is a woven lidded basket decorated with colorful flowers, in which is hidden a little lamb; the basket is actually attached to her torso by hidden metal rods. When wound, music plays and her head turns as though gazing into the distance at her flock of sheep and she lifts the bouquet of flowers she holds in her left hand. Meanwhile the lid of her basket lifts, as though the baby lamb is just awakening. The lamb's head peeks out, turns side-to-side, and his mouth opens and closes, the shepherdess turns and nods tenderly to the baby lamb, which bleats and tucks back into the basket. The lid closes. Condition: generally excellent, mechanism and music function well. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau 9 (head). Comments: Jean Roullet, Paris, circa 1880, with commissioned bisque portrait head from Emile Jumeau. The automaton appeared in an early Roullet catalog named "Bergere Watteau" in homage to the French painter Jean-Antoine Watteau whose early 18th-century romantic paintings had idealized the French countryside. Value Points: splendid presentation of the idealized romantic scene is accentuated by her exquisite bisque portrait face, and intricate movements, of which there are seven.

 
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French Bisque Bebe Jumeau, Depose Model,Couturier Costume, Jumeau Shoes, Armband
Very Beautiful French Bisque Bebe Jumeau in Original Burgundy Silk Costume and Bonnet
French Bisque Art Character, 225, Jumeau, Couturier Costume, Parasol, Original Box
All-Original French Automaton "Crying Child with Polichinelle", Lambert, 211, Jumeau
Splendid French Bisque Brown-Eyed Bebe E.J. by Emile Jumeau in Couturier Silk Costume
Very Rare and Stunningly Beautiful Petite French Bisque Bebe A.T. by Andre Thuillier
Beautiful French Bisque Bebe A.T. by Andre Thuillier in Lovely Antique Costume
Six Reference Books of Dolls from the Huguette Clark Library
French Bisque Bebe by Emile Jumeau as Marquis
French Bisque Bebe E.J. Emile Jumeau, Size 4, Antique Costume, Signed Jumeau Shoes
French Musical Automaton "Little Girl with Butterfly Net" by Leopold Lambert
Japanese Ichimatsu Child Doll with Colorful Multi-Layered Costume
Japanese Ichimatsu Child Doll with Colorful Multi-Layered Costume
Japanese Ichimatsu Child Doll in Unusual Grey Crepe Kimono with Fan Design
Japanese Ichimatsu Child Doll with Especially Intricate Patterned Kimono
Japanese Ichimatsu Child Doll with Unusual Green Silk Crepe Kimono
Japanese Ichimatsu Child Doll in Red Silk Crepe Kimono
French leather Shoes of Huret Poupee
French Bisque Brown-Eyed Poupee by Adelaide Huret in Fine Early Gown
French Bisque Poupee with Articulated Wooden Body and Bisque Hands
French Bisque Poupee with All-Wooden Body, Deluxe Swivel Jointing, Dehors Articulation
French Bisque Poupee by Gaultier with Wooden Articulated Body and Early Costume
French Bisque Smiling Poupee by Leon Casimir Bru, Original Wooden Articulated Body
French Bisque Poupee by Leon Casimir Bru with Original Deposed Wooden Body
Outstanding French Bisque Fashionable Lady Automaton by Vichy in Original Costume
Petite French Bisque Bebe E.J. by Emile Jumeau in Lovely Early Costume
Petite French Bisque Bebe by Emile Jumeau, Incised Depose Model
French All-Bisque Mignonette in Original Costume
Gorgeous French Bisque Bebe Triste by Emile Jumeau, Size 11
French Paper Mache Polichinelle in Original Lavish Costume
French Musical Automaton "Little Girl with Toy Polichinelle" by Leopold Lambert
Grand French Bisque Bebe by Emile Jumeau in Lavish Red Costume
Japanese Ningyo Hikaru Genji from "The Tale of Genji" in Original Signature Box
Japanese Ningyo Murasaki Shikibu from "The Tale of Genji", Original Signature Box
Japanese Ningyo as Imperial Guard in Vibrant Costume with Original Signature Box
Japanese Ningyo of Court Figure in Original Signature Wooden Box
Japanese Ningyo as Bugaku Court Dancer from "The Tale of Genji", Original Wooden Box
Japanese Ningyo as Samurai Warrior with Elaborate Regalia and Original Signature Box
Four German Bisque Dollhouse Dolls
Six German Bisque Dollhouse Dolls including Little Women
Grand Dollhouse Room as Elegantly-Fitted French Salon
All-Original French Musical Automaton "Elegant Lady with Lorgnette", Vichy
All-Original French Bisque Brown-Eyed Bebe, Emile Jumeau, Gilt Letter Armband, Shoes
French Bisque "Bebe Phonographe" by Emile Jumeau, Original "Flap" Dress, Signed Shoes
French Automaton "Little Girl with Singing Bird", Vichy, Lioret Phonograph Mechanism

French Automaton "Little Girl with Singing Bird", Vichy, Lioret Phonograph Mechanism

Lot #58

26" (66 cm.) Seated upon a high wooden stool with velvet cover is a bisque-head girl with blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and brows, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, carton torso, hinged carton legs in seated pose, wire upper arms, bisque forearms. Wearing a rose silk dress, black stockings and leather shoes, she holds a conductor's baton in her right hand and a pink feathered bird sits in the palm of her left hand. At the side of the stool, a hidden metal door opens for access to the Lioret phonograph system. When wound, the doll tilts her head side-to-side, conducts the baton, and her legs cross and uncross in tune to the music of the phonograph. Condition: doll and presentation are excellent, mechanism and phonograph need adjustment to function well. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau. Comments: The cylinder phonograph, introduced by the French inventor Henri Lioret in 1892, was first popularized in the doll industry with collaboration with Emile Jumeau in the presentation of the "Bebe Phonographe". Soon thereafter Henri Vichy saw the possibility of tapping into this new phenomena for his automata because he introduced the cylinder phonograph into his automaton line in 1895. Evidently the program was short-lived and very few pieces are known to exist today. Value Points: very rare automaton with charming action.

 
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French Bisque "Bebe Phonographe", Emile Jumeau, Original "Flap" Dress, Shoes, Box

French Bisque "Bebe Phonographe", Emile Jumeau, Original "Flap" Dress, Shoes, Box

Lot #59

24" (61 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, dark painted lashes, brushstroked brows, rose-blushed eyeshadow, accented nostrils, open mouth, outlined shaded lips, six porcelain teeth, pierced ears, reddish/brown mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, open front torso with metal door cover having speaker holes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau 11 (head) Bebe Jumeau Bte SGDG Depose (body) Lioret (mechanism). Comments: Bebe Phonographe presented by Jumeau in 1892 with internal phonograph mechanism by Henri Lioret. When wound at the back torso, the custom discs were designed to sing or recite a nursery rhyme. Value Points: all-original "Bebe Phonographe" with original blue flowered chemise/dress with opening front flap. Bebe Jumeau gilt label at waist, Jumeau blue socks, leather shoes signed "Paris Depose 11" with bee symbol, Jumeau earrings and "Polichinelle" recording. The doll is presented in her very important original box whose inside lid lists all the recordings "existant actuallement" including the only known commercial reference to the long-lost mysterious Russian language discs which Huguette Clark had been seeking for years. It is known that on the occasion of French President Faure's visit to Petersburg in 1897 he brought gifts for the young daughters of Tsar Nicholas II including Bebe Phonographe and, of special note, three discs of Russian language songs. These have never been found and no other Russian discs are known to exist at this time.

 
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French Bisque Automaton "Jester with Violin" by Vichy
All-Original French Bisque Brown-Eyed Bebe Jumeau in Jumeau Couturier Dress
All-Original French Bisque Bebe, Emile Jumeau, Ernestine Jumeau Costume, Signed Shoes
Graceful French Musical Automaton "Ballerina Pirouetting" by Roullet et Decamps
German Bisque Flapper Lady, 1469 by Simon and Halbig in Fashionable Costume
German Bisque Flapper Lady, 1469 by Simon and Halbig in Original Lingerie
German Bisque Flapper Lady, 1469 by Simon and Halbig in Original Undergarments
German Bisque Flapper Lady, 1469 by Simon and Halbig in Festival Costume
French Bisque Musical Automaton "Spanish Girl with Tambourine" by Leopold Lambert
French Bisque Automaton "Spanish Mandolin Player" by Leopold Lambert
Japanese Portrait "Maiko" with Elaborate Costume and Coiffure
Japanese Lady (Kyoto-Bijin) with Extraordinary Headdress and Coiffure
Japanese Mitsuore (Triple-Jointed) Doll with Interchangeable Wigs and Costumes, Box
Very Fine Pair of Japanese Ladies Known as Yusoka Hina
Japanese Lady (Kyoto-Bijin) in Outstanding Costume with Handpainted Scenes
Japanese "Beautiful Lady" (Isho-Bijin) with Stunningly Beautiful Costume, Signature Box
French Bisque Smiling Poupee by Leon Casimir Bru as Gentleman
Pair, 19th-Century Bisque Dolls in Elaborate 18th-Century Style Costumes
French Bisque Poupee with Wooden Articulated Body and Bisque Hands
Beautiful French Bisque Poupee with Wooden Articulated Body and Antique Costume
All-Original German Bisque Asian Child with Elaborate Couturier Costume
German Amber-Complexioned Bisque Portrait of Asian Child, Model 500, Bruno Schmidt
French Musical Automaton "Chinese Tea Server" by Leopold Lambert
French Bisque Portrait Poupee Head with Glowing Amber Complexion by Barrois
Petite French Bisque Brown-Eyed Bebe by Emile Jumeau, Size 1
All-Original French Musical Automaton "Little Girl, Fan and Flowers" by Leopold Lambert
French Bisque Brown-Eyed Bebe, Emile Jumeau, Jumeau Costume, Gilt-Lettered Armband
French Bisque Bebe, Model 301, by SFBJ with Original Costume
French Musical Automaton "Ballerina Pirouetting" by Roullet et Decamps
French Bisque Bebe Triste by Emile Jumeau, Size 16, Luxurious Signed Jumeau Shoes
French Bisque Portrait Poupee by Pierre-Francois Jumeau with Wooden Articulated Body
French Bisque Poupee with Wooden Articulated Arms
French Bisque Poupee with Articulated Wooden Body
French Bisque Poupee with Kid-Over-Wooden Body and Bisque Arms
Petite Japanese Ichimatsu Child Doll in Multi-Layered Costume with Abstract Design
Japanese Ichimatsu Child Doll in Superb Original Costume
Japanese Ichimatsu Child Doll in Vibrant Bird and Floral Kimono, Distinctive Coiffure
Petite Japanese Ichimatsu Child Doll with Crepe Silk Butterfly and Floral Kimono
Petite Japanese Ichimatsu Child Doll in Vibrant Pink Costume with Poppies Design
Artist-Made Japanese Miniature Castle Commissioned by Huguette Clark
French Musical Automaton "Turkish Dancer" by Roullet & Decamps
Petite German Amber-Tinted Bisque Asian Child, 1329, by Simon & Halbig
German Amber-Tinted Bisque Portrait of Asian Child, 1129, by Simon and Halbig
French Musical Automaton of Moroccan Peddler Lady with Wares by Leopold Lambert
Beautiful French Bisque Bebe E.J. by Emile with Original Jumeau Wig and Signed Shoes
French Musical Automaton "Lady with Fan and Book of Fables" by Leopold Lambert
French Bisque Bebe by Emile Jumeau with Fine Antique Costume and Bonnet
Beautiful French Bisque Bebe by Emile Jumeau with Original Chemise, Wig, Signed Shoes
French Miniature Boulangerie Shop Created for Huguette Clark by Au Nain Bleu
Pair, Petite Theatrical Dolls in Lavish 18th-Century Style Costumes
French Musical Automaton "Russian Tea Server" in Superb Original Condition with Box
French Bisque Bebe Bleuette with Rare Costume and Coat
Five Bound Volumes of La Semaine de Suzette, 1905 & 1908-1910
Seven Volumes of La Semaine du Suzette, 1911-1915
French Bisque Bebe "Bleuette" with Original Au Nain Bleu Trunk and Costumes
French Bisque Bebe "Bleuette" with Gautier-Langereau Costumes
Nine Volumes of La Semaine du Suzette, 1917-1919
Six Volumes of La Semaine du Suzette, 1920-1925
Three Costumes and Boots for Bleuette
Rare French Bisque "Bebe L'Intrepide" by Emile Jumeau in Original Alsatian Costume
Rare French Bisque "Bebe L'Intrepide" by Emile Jumeau in Original Alsatian Costume
Japanese Portrait Ningyo of Priestess Lady in Original Robes
Japanese "Beautiful Lady" (Isho-Bijan) in Vibrant Purple Silk Crepe Kimono
Japanese "Beautiful Lady" (Isho-Bijan) in Elaborate Costume
Japanese "Beautiful Lady" (Isho-Bijan) in Elaborate Lilac Costume
Japanese "Beautiful Lady" (Isho-Bijan) in Unusual Taupe/Brown Costume, Painted Flowers
French Wooden Toy Theatre "Opera" and Three Performers
Dainty French Bisque Bebe Triste by Emile Jumeau in Original Costume, Size 11
Petite French Bisque Bebe by Emile Jumeau, Size 2
Petite French Bisque Blue-Eyed Bebe, Size 1, by Emile Jumeau
French Bisque Bebe by Emile Jumeau, Size 2, with Original Signed Body
Tiny French Bisque Bebe by Jules Steiner, Figure A, with Original Signed Body
Petite French Bisque Bebe Steiner, Figure A, by Jules Steiner with Original Signed Body
French Bisque Blue-Eyed Bebe E.J. "L'Espiegle" Emile Jumeau, Costume, Signed Shoes
German Wooden Blue Roof Dollhouse with Elevator by Moritz Gottschalk
German Bisque Dollhouse Nanny with Four Children and Stroller
Four French Bisque Miniature Dolls in Original Traditional Folklore Costumes
French Bisque Bebe with Mechanical Walking Body and Flirty Eyes
French Bisque "Bebe Phonographe" by Emile Jumeau, Original "Flap" Dress, Signed Shoes
Ten Early Recordings by Lioret for Bebe Phonographe of Jumeau
Fourteen French Recordings by Lioret for Bebe Phonographe of Jumeau
Eight English Language Recordings by Lioret for Bebe Phonographe of Jumeau
French Bisque "Bebe Phonographe" by Emile Jumeau, Original "Flap" Couturier Dress
French Bisque Bebe Steiner for Au Nain Bleu, Original Costume with Signed Bonnet
Petite French Bisque Bebe by Leon Casimir Bru, Size 0
French Musical Automaton "Lady with Surprise in a Basket of Roses" by Jean Roullet
Beautiful French Bisque Blue-Eyed Bebe with Rare Incised "Depose Jumeau" Mark
Five French Antique Miniature Fans for Poupees
Five Vintage Reference Books about Dolls From Clark Collection
Charming French Musical Automaton " Parlor Maid Serving Tea" by Roullet & Decamps
French Bisque Bebe, Emile Jumeau, "Depose Jumeau" Mark, Orig Costume, Signed Shoes
French Bisque Bebe Bleuette with Trousseau of Rare Costumes
Collection of Original Gautier-Languereau Costumes for Bleuette
French Bisque Bebe Bleuette in Satin Rayon Bathrobe
Eight Volumes of La Semaine du Suzette, 1926-1938
Six Volumes of La Semaine du Suzette, 1931-1934
Seven Volumes of La Semaine du Suzette, 1936-1939
Pair, "Bambino" from Bleuette Family for Gautier-Languereau
Collection of Original Gautier-Languereau Costumes for Bleuette
Collection of Original Gautier-Languereau Costumes for Bleuette
Collection of Original Gautier-Languereau Nightwear for Bleuette
Six Volumes of La Semaine du Suzette, 1940 & 1947-1949
Eight Volumes of La Semaine du Suzette, 1950-1955
Nine Volumes of La Semaine du Suzette, 1956-1960
French Bisque Bebe "Rosette" from Bleuette Family, with Trousseau
French Miniature "Postes, Telegraphe & Telephone" Store with Accessories
French Bisque Bebe by SFBJ, Bleuette Genre
French Bisque Bebe in Bleuette Genre with Trousseau
French Bisque Pouting Character, 252, by SFBJ
French Bisque Pouting Character, 252, by SFBJ
French Bisque Bebe E.J. by Emile Jumeau, Size 12, with Especially Beautiful Face
Very Beautiful French Bisque "Bebe Triste" by Emile Jumeau, Size 13
French Musical Automaton "Smiling Baker with Playful Kitten" by Leopold Lambert

French Musical Automaton "Smiling Baker with Playful Kitten" by Leopold Lambert

Lot #170

20" (51 cm.) Standing upon a velvet-covered base is a bisque man with blue glass paperweight eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth in wide beaming smile with impressed dimples at lip corners, cheeks, and philtrum, painted row of teeth, pierced ears, auburn curly mohair wig over cork pate, carton torso and legs, wire upper arms, bisque forearms, wearing original silk costume comprising jacket, pants, shirt, shoes, and baker's hat. A woven tray containing an assortment of bakery goods appears to be suspended from his shoulders (but actually is supported by hidden rods in front torso). When wound, music plays, the chef turns his smiling face side to side, nods, and extends the croissant in his right hand to on-lookers, whereupon his left hand lifts a large brioche under which is hidden a paper mache kitten with pink neck bow; the kitten jumps up and down, reaching out for the croissant in right hand. Condition: generally excellent, costume original with some frailty of silk, mechanism and music function well. Marks: 203 (incised) Depose Tete Jumeau (and artist checkmarks on head). L.B. (key) (original paper tune label on base). Comments: Leopold Lambert, circa 1892, with rare bisque head from the Jumeau "Series Fantastique" models commissioned by Lambert. Value Points: rare automaton with delightful activity enhanced by the very rare character model face.

 
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French Miniature Patisserie Shop Commissioned from Au Nain Bleu
French Musical Automaton "The Mysterious Haunted Boulangerie" by Renou
French Bisque Bebe by Emile Jumeau in Lovely Antique Costume
French Bisque Bebe by Emile Jumeau with Original Jumeau Costume and Shoes
French Bisque "Bebe du Bon Marche", Model 1907, by SFBJ in Original Chemise
Two, French Bisque Chemise Dresses for Bebe Jumeau
French Bisque Bebe by Emile Jumeau, Size 7, Original Chemise, Signed Jumeau Shoes
French Bisque Bebe by Maison Bru with Original Chemise Dress, Box
French Bisque Bebe in Original Traditional Costume of Boulogne with Jumeau Gilt Label
French Bisque Bebe in Original Traditional Costume of Bigouden with Jumeau Gilt Label
French Bisque Bebe in Original Traditional Costume of Limousin with Jumeau Gilt Label
French Bisque Bebe in Original Traditional Costume of Normandy with Jumeau Gilt Label
All-Original French Bisque Bebe by Emile Jumeau, Rare Incised "Depose Jumeau" Mark
Gorgeous French Bisque "Bebe Triste" by Emile Jumeau in Large Exhibition Size 16
Beautiful French Bisque Bebe by Emile Jumeau, Rare Early Period Tete Model
Lovely French Bisque Bebe "Depose Jumeau" with Incised Markings, Size 9
Petite French Bisque Bebe Jumeau, Size 2, Deposed Sleeping Eyes with Turning Knob
Set of French Jewelry for Bebe on Original Store Card
German Bisque Glass-Eyed Character, 8429, by Gebruder Heubach, Original Costumes
American "Victorian Bride" Portrait Doll, Couture Quality Gown, Madame Alexander
American Portrait Doll "Champs Elysees" in Stunning Costume by Madame Alexander
American "Belle of the Ball" by Madame Alexander from the Rare 1960 Portrait Series
Stunning American Portrait of Cissy, 1960s Series, Likely a Special Commission Doll

Stunning American Portrait of Cissy, 1960s Series, Likely a Special Commission Doll

Lot #193

20" (51 cm.) Hard plastic socket head, sleep eyes, very elongated lashes, closed mouth with bright red lips, blonde wig with little curls at forehead, arranged curls at the nape, and arranged curls at her crown encircled by a braided coronet, and fronted by a gilt metal crown with "emeralds" and "diamonds", lady body with shapely torso, jointing at shoulders, hips and knees. Condition: near mint. Comments: Madame Alexander, 1960 with distinctive mouth modeling of that year, the doll never appeared in an Alexander catalog and is a previously unknown model, likely created as a prototype and deemed too expensive to produce. Value Points: extremely rare model in perfectly-preserved condition, wearing pale rose satin gown with overlay lace skirt accented with tiny rhinestones, matching trim at the neckline, and a garland of shaded roses at the front skirt, stiffened tulle petticoat, panties, stockings, silver sling heels, with triangle-shaped rhinestone earrings, rhinestone ring and double-strand bracelet, and pearl ring. In the book, Empty Mansions, author Bill Dedman recounts about Huguette's 1960s era caretaker, Delia Healey, whose duties included rushing to FAO Schwarz to buy new dolls; it is known that Delia's daughter worked at the Alexander firm during this time, and it is not improbable that she served as a liason between Huguette and Madame Alexander in the acquisition of this doll.

 
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American "Maid of Honor" by Madame Alexander from the Rare 1960 Portrait Series
Two American Fashion Dolls, Cissette, by Madame Alexander
Costumes for "Cissy" Doll by Madame Alexander
Superb French Couturier Dress for 24" Bebe
French Bisque Bebe by Emile Jumeau, Fine Couturier Costume by Ernestine Jumeau
Five Bisque Miniature Theatre Dolls in Original Lavish Costumes
Early French Doll Reference Book, Les Jouets, by Leo Claretie
French Musical Automaton "Little Crying Girl with Broken Doll" by Leopold Lambert
French Bisque "Bebe Triste" by Emile Jumeau, Lovely Dainty Expression, Size 11
French Bisque Brown-Eyed Bebe E.J. by Emile Jumeau
French Musical Automaton "Little Girl with Basket of Berries" by Leopold Lambert
Petite French Bisque Brown-Eyed Bebe E.J. by Jumeau, Size 4
French Bisque Bebe E.J. by Emile Jumeau with Brilliant Eyes
French Musical Automaton "Pirouetting Ballerina" by Leopold Lambert
Petite French Bisque Brown-Eyed Bebe, Size 2, by Emile Jumeau
Superb All-Original French Bisque Bebe E.J. by Emile Jumeau, Size 14, Jumeau Shoes
Rare Large Japanese Puppeteer with Puppet and Display Stand
Japanese Ningyo as Shinto Priest in Original Box
Japanese Ningyo as Merchant with Original Base and Box
Japanese Ningyo as Groom with Original Wooden Box
Japanese Ningyo as Fisherman with Hand-Painted Costume and Original Box
Japanese Ningyo in Superb Costume of Young Man
Splendid Japanese Ningyo as Court Lady with Elaborate Floor-Length Hair
Japanese Ningyo as Superbly-Costumed Court Lady with Rare Floor-Length Hair
Splendid Japanese Ningyo as Princess with Elaborate Coronet
Japanese Ningyo as Emperor Doll with Extended White Train
Artist-Made Japanese Ceremonial Building, Theatre Commissioned by Huguette Clark
Artist-Made Japanese Miniature House Commissioned by Huguette Clark
All-Original French Bisque Lady from "Femme 1900" Series with Jumeau Gilt Paper Label
All-Original French Bisque Lady from "Femme 1900" Series by SFBJ
All-Original French Bisque Lady from "Femme 1900" Series by SFBJ
All-Original French Bisque Lady from "Femme 1900" Series in "Robe de Soie" by SFBJ
All-Original French Bisque Lady from "Femme 1900" Series by SFBJ
All-Original French Bisque Lady from "Femme 1900" Series with Jumeau Gilt Paper Label
French Bisque Lady Doll with Factory-Original Rare Medieval Costume by SFBJ
Petite German Bisque Child by Kammer and Reinhardt
German Bisque Glass-Eyed Pouting Character, 6970, by Gebruder Heubach
German Bisque Child Doll, Model 117, "Mein Liebling" by Kammer and Reinhardt
German Bisque Glass-Eyed Pouting Character, 6970, by Gebruder Heubach
French Musical Automaton "Lady with Mandolin" by Leopold Lambert, Original Costume
French Musical Automaton "Lady at the Masquerade Ball" by Leopold Lambert
French Musical Automaton "Seated Lady with Guitar" by Vichy
Beautiful French Bisque Bebe by Emile Jumeau with Especially Fine Sculpting
French Mechanical "Little Girl Playing Badminton" by Vichy
Italian Felt Salon Doll by Lenci as Shepherdess
Italian Felt Character Pierrot with Mandolin by Lenci
French Cloth Salon Doll in Vibrant Harlequin Costume
French Cloth Salon Doll in Well-Detailed Festival Costume
French Cloth Salon Doll with Wonderful Original Stylized Costume
Pretty French Bisque Bebe, Size 8, by Andre Thuillier
Petite French Bisque Bebe, Size 1, by Emile Jumeau
Very Beautiful French Bisque "Bebe Triste" by Emile Jumeau in Stunning Costume
Beautiful Bisque Brown-Eyed Bebe E.J. by Emile Jumeau
Petite French Bisque Bebe, 4/0, Gaultier, Original Rare All-Wooden Body and Signed Wig
French Brown-Eyed Bisque "Bebe Triste" by Emile Jumeau
German Cloth Puppets and Props from "Hansel and Gretl" in Original Box by BAPS
German Theatre and Props in Original Box for Hansel and Gretl by BAPS
German Cloth Miniature Storybook Characters "Little Red Riding Hood and Wolf" by BAPS
Four German Cloth Miniature Storybook Characters by BAPS
German Wooden Bavarian Dollhouse with Red Riding Hood Theme in the BAPS mode
Collection of German Cloth Puppets as Theatrical Performers by BAPS
Set. German Cloth Puppets as Theatrical Circus Performers in Original Card by BAPS
German "Mary, Mary Quite Contrary" Puppet in Original Display Box by BAPS
German Chimney Sweep and Shepherdess Puppets in Original Display Box by BAPS
German "Baa-Baa Black Sheep" Puppet Pair in Original Display Box by BAPS
German Chimney Sweep and Shepherdess Miniature Dolls by BAPS
German Rococo Spielwaren Room by Rudolf Szalasi with Spielwaren Furnishings
Eight German Cloth Miniature Dolls in the Rococo Manner by BAPS
German Cloth Puppet as Ballerina by BAPS
Eight German Miniature Dolls from Royalty Series by BAPS
Four German Jester Puppets by BAPS
Six Cloth Miniature Children in the Mid-1800s Manner by BAPS
Set, German Cloth Puppet Set "Red Riding Hood" With Various Scenery Props by Baps
German Cloth Miniature Dolls "Snow White and Seven Dwarves" by BAPS
Two German Cloth Miniature Dolls "Beauty and the Beast" by BAPS
Nine German Miniature Cloth Dolls in the Tyrolean Manner by BAPS
German Wooden Bavarian Dollhouse with Rapunzel Theme in the BAPS mode
Seven German Cloth Miniature Dolls Depicting Children by BAPS
French Bisque Bebe in Original Traditional Costume of Brittany
French Bisque Bebe in Original Traditional Costume of Auvergne with Jumeau Gilt Label
French Bisque Bebe in Original Traditional Costume of Nice with Jumeau Gilt Label
French Bisque Bebe in Original Traditional Costume of Jura with Jumeau Gilt Label
French Bisque Bebe in Original Traditional Costume of Pont-Aven in Brittany
French Bisque Bebe in Original Traditional Costume of Brittany
French Musical Automaton "Little Girl with Her Doll" by Leopold Lambert
Lovely French Bisque Bebe Bru Jne R with Original Body and Costume
French Bisque Bebe in Beautiful Antique Costume by Maison Bru
French Bisque Bebe by Emile Jumeau, Wonderful Antique Costume and Antique Basket
French Bisque Bebe by Emile Jumeau, Size 5, with Lovely Antique Costume
Petite French Bisque Bebe Jumeau in Original Couturier Costume, Signed E.J. Shoes
French Brown-Eyed Bisque Bebe by Emile Jumeau, Size 12, Signed Jumeau Shoes
Japanese Lacquered Sedan Chair with Gilt Accents in Original Box
Diminutive Japanese Paper Mache Ichimatsu
Miniature Japanese Wooden House in Rare Petite Size Commissioned by Huguette Clark
Japanese Ichimatsu Doll in Large Size with Original Kimono
Japanese Ichimatsu Doll with Exquisite Floral Kimono
Japanese Ichimatsu Doll with Embroidered Detail of Red Kimono
French Bisque Bebe in Original Traditional Costume
French Bisque Bebe in Original Traditional Costume of Alsace with Gilt Jumeau Paper Label
French Bisque Bebe in Original Traditional Costume of Brittany
French Bisque Bebe in Original Traditional Costume of Brittany
French Bisque Bebe in Original Traditional Costume of Normandy, Original Jumeau Label
American Portrait Doll of "Fairy Queen", Original Crown and Wand by Madame Alexander
Seven German Cloth Miniature Angels by BAPS, Special Commission for Huguette Clark
Collection of Flower Children as Party Favors in Original Box Mailed to Huguette Clark
Seven German Cloth Puppets as Angel Children and Two Flower Dolls by BAPS
Four German Cloth Miniature Dolls in Early-1800s Fashionable Attire by BAPS
Five German Cloth Puppets in Butterfly Costumes by BAPS
French Silk Costume for Bebe Jumeau, Commissioned from Jean Patou by Huguette Clark
French Silk Costume for Bebe Jumeau, Commissioned from Jean Patou by Huguette Clark
Unique French Bracelet and Earrings for Bebe by Cartier for Huguette Clark
French Bisque Bebe Jumeau, Couturier Costume by Jean Patou, Original Costume, Shoes
German Rococo Spielwaren Furnishing by Rudolf Szalasi
German Rococo Spielwaren Room by Rudolf Szalasi with Spielwaren Furnishings
Seven Cloth Miniature Fairy Dolls and Puppets by BAPS
German Cloth Miniature Doll "Rapunzel" by BAPS
Seven German Cloth Miniature Dolls in the Rococo Manner by BAPS
German Rococo Spielwaren Furnishing by Rudolf Szalasi
Pair, German Cloth Miniature Dolls "Cinderella" and Prince by BAPS
French Bisque Portrait of Queen Victoria with Original Jumeau Labels and Box
French Bisque Portrait of Marie Antoinette with Original Jumeau Labels and Box
French Bisque Portrait of Empress Eugenie with Original Jumeau Labels and Box
French Bisque Portrait of Marie-Louise with Original Jumeau Labels and Box
French Bisque Portrait of Marquise de Pompadour with Original Jumeau Labels and Box
French Bisque Portrait of Marquise de Sevigne with Original Jumeau Labels and Box
French Bisque Portrait of Fashionable Lady, 1900 Era, with Original Jumeau Labels and Box
French Bisque Portrait of Sarah Bernhardt with Original Jumeau Labels and Box
French Bisque Brown-Eyed Bebe by Jumeau, Size 4
French Bisque Bebe Jumeau, Size 15, Signed Jumeau Shoes, Couturier Dress, Jean Patou
French Bisque Bebe Jumeau, Size 15, Signed Jumeau Shoes, Couturier Dress, Jean Patou
Petite French Bisque E.J. by Emile Jumeau with Signed Shoes
Five Rare German Bisque Theatrical Performers in Renaissance Era Costumes
Collection of Six Early Reference Books
French Bisque Blue-Eyed Bebe by Jumeau, Original Frock, Bonnet, Signed Jumeau Shoes
Gorgeous French Bisque Bebe E.J. by Emile Jumeau, Size 12
Petite French Bisque Bebe, Size 3, by Emile Jumeau
French Musical Automaton "Seated Lady with Knitting" by Roullet et Decamps
Pretty French Bisque Bebe by Emile Jumeau, Size 4
German Cloth Puppets from "Alice in Wonderland" with Theatre by BAPS
Three German Felt Miniature Animals by BAPS
Four German Cloth Miniature Dolls from Nursery Rhymes by BAPS
German Miniature Dolls "Simple Simon Met a Pie Man" and "Queen of Hearts" by BAPS
German Cloth Dolls Depicting Three Bakers and a Lady by BAPS
German Cloth Miniature Dolls from "Goldilocks and the Three Bears" by BAPS
German Set of "Punch and Judy" Puppets with Props by BAPS
Three German Cloth Puppets Depicting Royalty by BAPS
Three German Cloth Puppets Depicting Two Princesses and Cavalier by BAPS
Two Rare German Cloth Characters including Rumpelstiltskin by BAPS
German Cloth Miniature "Alice in Wonderland" with White Rabbit by BAPS
German Cloth Miniature Dolls of Young Lads with Hobby Horse by BAPS
Six Cloth Storybook Puppets by BAPS
German Rococo Spielwaren Room by Rudolf Szalasi with Spielwaren Furnishings
American Child Doll "Southern Belle" by Madame Alexander
American Child Doll "Kelly" by Madame Alexander
American Red-Haired Child Doll "Wendy-Kins" by Alexander
American Child Doll with Maggie Face in Superb Original Condition
American Child Doll "Binnie Walker" by Madame Alexander with Trousseau
Petite American Child Doll, Wendy-Kins, by Alexander
French Bisque Bebe with Incised "Depose Jumeau" Markings and Fine Early Costume
French Chateau Dollhouse "Chene Vert", Au Nain Bleu, Commissioned by Huguette Clark
French Bisque Bebe by Emile Jumeau with Lovely Eyes
French Musical Automaton "Seated Lady with Fan and Hankie" by Leopold Lambert
Gorgeous French Bisque "Bebe Triste" by Emile Jumeau, Rare Size 16
Rare Japanese Puppeteer with Puppet Doll in Original Box
Artist-Made Japanese Miniature House Commissioned by Huguette Clark
Japanese Ningyo as Guard with Sword
Artist-Made Japanese Miniature House with Tea Room Commissioned by Huguette Clark
Japanese Ningyo as Priest in Original Box
Japanese Ningyo as Scholar with Original Box
Japanese Ningyo with Unique Costume and Expression
Japanese Ningyo as Superbly-Costumed Court Lady with Rare Floor-Length Hair
German Wooden Dollhouse with Rumpelstiltskin Themes in the BAPS mode
Eleven German Cloth Miniature Dolls in Tyrolean Costumes by BAPS
German Cloth Puppets "Hansel and Gretl" by BAPS in Original Display Box
German Cloth Dolls and Puppet in Rare Large Size by BAPS
Three German Cloth Miniature Dolls By BAPS
German Wooden Water Wheel Dollhouse in BAPS Mode
German Bisque Child Doll, 1039 by Simon and Halbig in Original Folklore Costume
Six German All-Bisque Miniature Dolls in Factory Original Costumes
German Wooden Dollhouse "Les Roses" with Hand-Painted Rose Theme
Ten German Dollhouse Dolls in Original Costumes by Caco
German Bisque Child by Schoneau and Hoffmeister in Original Dutch Costume
French Bisque Brown-Eyed Bebe by Emile Jumeau, Size 14
French Musical Automaton "Troubadour with Banjo" by Leopold Lambert
French Bisque Bebe by Emile Jumeau with Her Becassine Doll
French Wooden "Theatre de Polichinelle"
German Cloth "Little Bo Peep" Puppet in Original Display Box by BAPS
German Cloth "Cinderella and Prince" Puppets in Original Display Box by BAPS
German Cloth "Puss in Boots and Mouse" Puppets in Original Display Box by BAPS
German Cloth "Jack and Jill" Puppets in Original Display Box by BAPS
German Cloth "Little Miss Muffet" Puppet in Original Display Box by BAPS
German Cloth Clown and Performing Pup Puppets, Original Display Box in BAPS Manner
Two German Cloth Miniature Dolls Depicting 18th Century Court Couple by BAPS
German Cloth Puppets as Asian Performers with Original Exclusive Theatre by BAPS
Six German Cloth Miniature Dolls as Nymphs by BAPS
Cloth Angel Doll with Foil Star and Wings
Four German Cloth Puppets as Bakers by BAPS
Thirteen German Cloth Miniature Dolls Depicting Children by BAPS
Twelve German Miniature Cloth Dolls Depicting Children by BAPS
Ten German Cloth Miniature Dolls as Men and Women by BAPS
German Cloth Miniature Dolls from "Little Black Sambo" by BAPS
Two Cloth Miniature Dolls by Baps
Petite French Bisque Bebe by SFBJ in Trunk with Trousseau
Tiny German Bisque Child, 1079, by Simon and Halbig
Petite French Bisque Bebe by SFBJ with Original Au Nain Bleu Label
French Bisque Bebe by Emile Jumeau with Especially Beautiful Eyes
French Bisque Bebe by Emile Jumeau in Original Dress and Signed French Shoes
French Bisque Brown-Eyed Bebe E.J. by Emile Jumeau
French Undergarments and Signed Leather Shoes by Jumeau for Size 15 Bebe
Four Pairs of Signed French Doll Shoes
19th Century High Poster Doll Bed with Curtains and Fittings
French Bisque Bebe Louvre by Emile Jumeau in Petite Size 1
Beautiful French Bisque Bebe E.J. by Emile Jumeau with Original Jumeau Wig
Large Collection of German Wooden Handpainted Dollhouse Furnishings
Set of German Wooden Painted Dollhouse Kitchen Furnishings in Original Box
Set of German Wooden Painted Dollhouse Bedroom Furnishings in Original Box
Grand Collection of German Dollhouse Dolls in 1950s Mode by Caco
Large Collection of German Wooden Handpainted Dollhouse Furnishings
Large Collection of German Wooden Handpainted Green Dollhouse Furnishings
Large Collection of German Wooden Handpainted Blue Dollhouse Furnishings
Collection of German Dollhouse Babies by Caco
French Bisque Bebe by SFBJ, Huguette's Childhood Doll Named "Suzette"