BREAD AND ROSES

Beautiful French Bisque Bebe by Leon Casimir Bru, Splendid Eyes and Signed Bru Shoes

26" (66 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate with sculpted bosom and shoulder blades, very deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, widely arched brush-stroked brows, rose blushed eyeshadow, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined tongue tip between the shaded lips pierced ears, blonde hand-tied human hair wig over cork pate, kid bebe body with kid-over-wooden upper arms, bisque forearms, Chevrot hinged hips, wooden lower legs. Condition: bisque head excellent, back shoulder plate and right hand restored, left baby finger reglued at knuckle. Marks: Bru Jne 10. Comments: gorgeous face with splendid eyes and wonderfully sculpted tongue tip, finest complexion and painting, fine costume of aqua silk dress, undergarments, lace bonnet, cream kidskin shoes impressed "Bru Jne Paris" in oval.

German All-Bisque Black Stocking Girl, 890, by Simon and Halbig

7" (18 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, open mouth, row of tiny teeth, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted above-the-knees black stockings and brown one-strap shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 890 3. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: beautiful black stocking girl with original braided wig and wearing original black velvet dress with aqua silk buttons and lace trim.

A Victorian Tea Party Vignette with Mignonettes

3" (8 cm.) -5" dolls. Arranged under a glass dome is a vignette comprising three all-bisque dolls with swivel head, glass eyes, closed mouth, and mohair wig one being rare brown complexioned child, which are posed around a wooden miniature tea table set with a fine porcelain tea service in cobalt blue and white with floral trim. Generally excellent. Germany, circa 1890.

French Bisque Bebe by Leon Casimir Bru, Size 9, with Original Signed Body

20" (51 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate with modeled bosom and shoulder blades, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, dark brush-stroked brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, auburn mohair wig over cork pate, slender kid body with kid-over-wooden upper arms, bisque forearms, Chevrot hinged hips with kid cover, wooden hinged lower legs. Condition: bisque head and shoulder plate excellent, bisque hands restored. Marks: Bru Jne 9 (head)(remnants of original paper label on torso). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1886. Value Points: beautifully painted lips, fine bisque and complexion, original body, wearing very fine antique costume that may be original, and with curly mohair cap and beaded purse.

French Bisque Bebe by Leon Casimir Bru with Rose Satin Dress

19" (48 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate with modeled bosom and shoulder blades, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eyeshadow, brush-stroked brows with decorative glaze, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette human hand-tied hair over cork pate, slender kid body with kid-over-wooden upper arms, bisque forearms, Chevrot hinged hips with kid cover, wooden hinged lower legs. Condition: bisque head and shoulder plate excellent, bisque hands restored, left front foot broken off. Marks: Bru Jne 7 (head and shoulder plate). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1886. Value Points: very fine bisque, complexion and painting, lovely antique costume.

Superb English Burled Walnut Desk

17" (43 cm.) l. , 14"h. desk, 32"h. with mirror. Of superb woods, the front finished with finest curly walnut veneers, the slant front desk has bombe-shaped drawer fronts fitted with bronze hardware. The desk hinges open to reveal a well-fitted interior with niches, drawers and decorative pillars, and a bracket people-sized mirror attached to the top suggests its original purpose as a dressing mirror, although the scale of the desk is ideal for display with poupees. Very fine condition. Early 1800s.

Gorgeous Early French Bisque Portrait Bebe by Emile Jumeau

15" (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, wide eye sockets with grey glass enamel inset eyes with spiral threading and pronounced black pupils, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and brows, rose blushed eye shadow, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with pale accented lips, pierced ears, blonde lambswool wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, costume included with wonderful antique undergarments and black leather shoes signed with impressed figure of doll (Alart). Condition: generally excellent, chip at center forehead rim with 1 1/4" emanating faint hairline, original body and body finish. Comments: Emile Jumeau, his earliest period bebe with splendid eyes, very beautiful complexion and painting of features, original earliest Jumeau bebe body with original finish.

Petite French Bisque Bebe, Size 000, by Schmitt et Fils in Wonderful Antique Costume

2" (30 cm.) Bisque socket head with pear-shaped modeling, blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and brows, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, very pale heart-shaped lips with shading and accent lines, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig. French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists and flat-cut derriere. Condition: generally excellent, very faint hairline on forehead. Marks: Sch (in shield, on head and bottom of derriere) 000 (head). Comments: Schmitt et Fils, circa 1884. Value Points: especially beautiful example in desirable petite size, original body and body finish, finest bisque and painting, wonderful antique costume.

Fine 19th Century Bisque Figure of Brown-Eyed Dog

8" (20 cm.) h. The heavy bisque figure of a brown and white dog with long flowing tail and ears, has sculpted open mouth having defined fangs and tongue, brown painted eyes, heavily textured fur. Generally excellent, nearly imperceptible reglue to tail. Mid-1800s.

Very Rare Gorgeous French Bisque Portrait Bebe by Emile Jumeau

24" (61 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head with very full elongated cheeks, blue glass spiral-threaded eyes with darker blue outer irises, thick dark eyeliner, rose blushed eyeshadow, painted lashes, arched feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the subtly-shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, original blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with very plump limbs, straight wrists, pretty ivory silk dress. Condition: two faint hairlines on forehead from crown rim to brow. Marks: 4 (head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878. Value Points: very rare model with gorgeous face with most beautiful pale complexion enhanced by artistically-blushed complexion on eyelids, cheeks, chin and lips, original body and body finish.

French Bisque Bebe with Especially Beautiful Face by Schmitt et Fils

16" (41 cm.) Bisque socket head with pear-shaped modeling, grey glass enamel inset eyes with spiral threading and darker grey outer rims, dark eyeliner, brush-stroked and feathered brows, rose-blushed eye shadow, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth, defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig over original plaster pate, composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists and flat-cut derriere. Condition: bisque excellent, body has original finish with limbs scuffed and torso severely crackled. Marks: Sch (in shield, on head and derriere base) 1 (head). Comments: Schmitt et Fils, circa 1882. Value Points: especially beautiful face with finest bisque, complexion and painting, nice antique costume including woven bonnet and leather ankle boots marked L.I.

Outstanding French Bisque Blue-Eyed Bebe "H" by Aristide Halopeau, Original Costume

24" (61 cm.) Bisque socket head, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, mauve-blushed eyeshadow, accented eye corners, 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 eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: very faint hairline from below the chin to neck opening. Marks: 5 - H. Comments: Aristide Halopeau, circa 1880, the prestige doll firm created a very limited number of dolls with specially commissioned bisque heads from the porcelain firm of Frayon. Value Points: spectacular bebe with very fine bisque, complexion and painting, splendid eyes, original body, and wearing superb original burgundy velvet dress with embroidered lace detail, undergarments, leather shoes.

Rare French Bisque "Bebe Gourmand" by Leon Casimir Bru with Original Bru Shoes

18" (46 cm.) Pressed bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate with modeled bosom and shoulder blades, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, painted lashes, brush-stroked and multi-feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, slightly-parted richly shaded lips, firmly-stuffed kid bebe body with kid-over-wood upper arms, bisque forearms with separately sculpted fingers, bisque lower legs from the knees, bisque bare feet sculpted with hole at bottom for food to fall through trap-door shoes. Condition: restoration to the throat onto right cheek and to hands, tongue missing that allows biscuit to slide into torso metal funnel. Marks: (circle dot symbol on head) 1 T (shoulder) (original Bru paper label and original boutique label on torso). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, the "Bebe Gourmand" was first advertised by him in 1882, described as "delicieux bebe a surprise". The bebe has two hollow tin tubes or funnels leading from the upper torso into each leg through which the biscuit could be "digested", then finally falling through the trap door of the unique shoes custom-designed by Bru to accommodate the "surprise". Value Points: exceptionally rare Bru bebe model with perfect bisque shoulder plate and superbly sculpted perfect bisque legs and feet, very sturdy kid with original Bru paper label and original shop label of Delathuilerie located at 355 Rue St. Honore, and with well-preserved original leather "trap-door" Bru shoes labeled with script oval insignia "B".

French Bisque Bebe by Emile Jumeau with Flowered Chemise and Signed Jumeau Shoes

23" (58 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, widely-arched brush-stroked brows, shaded nostrils, open mouth, shaded and outlined lips, row of porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette hand-tied human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 10 (incised) Tete Jumeau (red stamp) Bebe Jumeau Diplome d'Honneur (body). Comments" Emile Jumeau, circa 1895. Value Points: pretty bebe with original wig, body, Jumeau flowered chemise and Jumeau leather shoes signed "Paris Depose 10" with bee symbol.

Three German All-Bisque Miniature Dolls

4.5" (11 cm.) -7" . Each is all bisque with swivel head on bisque torso, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, blue glass eyes, painted lashes, accented nostrils, closed mouth, mohair wig, painted shoes and socks. Condition: generally excellent, few pin flakes at stringing holes. Comments: Germany, circa 1900. Value Points: swivel heads, glass eyes, dear expressions.

French Bisque Brown-Eyed Bebe by Jumeau

14" (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 4 (head). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1888. Value Points: pretty brown-eyed bebe with lovely complexion.

French Bisque Marotte with Silk Costume and Bells

13" (33 cm.) excluding hat. Bisque shoulder head with blue glass inset eyes, long painted lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, attached to ball-shaped torso with whistle-tip bone handle, and having lavish silk and lace costume with brass bells. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F.G. (in scroll). Comments; French, circa 1885, the marotte was designed for merry play at parties for, when twirled, music is created from the hidden music box in torso. Value Points: well-preserved luxury toy with beautiful costume.

Two German All-Bisque Miniature Dolls with Yellow Ankle Boots

4.5" (11 cm.) Each has one piece bisque head and torso, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, mohair wig, peg-jointed arms and legs, painted white stockings with blue rims and painted yellow ankle boots with little heels. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Kestner, circa 1890. Value Points: dear little pair of twin dolls with yellow ankle boots.

French Bisque Brown-Eyed Bebe by Emile Jumeau with Rare Incised Brevete Markings

22" (56 cm.) Bisque socket head, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve-blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, dimpled chin, separately-modeled pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent, old hairline at right forehead, Marks: Brevete SGDG Jumeau 10 (large incised letters) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body stamp). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1884, the very rare markings indicate the model had been patented in French courts. Value Points: the beautiful bebe has original Jumeau blonde mohair wig, original body and body finish, and wears original silk flowered dress, antique undergarments, leather shoes, and bonnet.

An Important Study Collection Concerning 1950s Italian Fashion Doll "Christina"

19" (48 cm.) The collection includes six dolls of which two are wearing original costumes; each doll has socket head and five piece slender elongated body of older child, with jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, and with glass sleep and flirty eyes, real lashes, and artistically painted features. Various hair style are featured, and there are three different faces (wide smile with teeth, solemn, and slight smile) each with closed mouth. Condition: generally excellent, with few minor paint rubs, one with slight wear to lashes. Marks: Christina Brevettate (original paper label on back torso of each). Comments: "Christina" was designed by Italian Countess Mariuccia De Lord Rinaldi of Italy in the late 1940s, and prototype models were made under her direction at this time. From Italian magazine articles of the time, it appears that the doll was introduced in the European market, although the extent of the sales is not known. In 1950, the Countess began a campaign to present the doll to the American market, and the laborious efforts to that goal are detailed with the voluminous documents that are included with these dolls. Of particular interest are the typed notes sent to the Countess from various American retailers including Marshall Fields, Lord & Taylor and Neimann-Marcus, as well as the Brooklyn Museum and Toy Associates of America, all included with this study collection. Also included is an inventory of the dolls, costumes, furnishings and accessories which were proposed with the line, as well as brochures about the dolls, original studio photographs, and snapshots of the real Christina (the Countess' daughter) playing with Christina dolls. Working as an American agent for the Countess was Helen Mitchell Rogers who had carefully preserved the dolls and all the correspondence, photographs and documents. The collection is being sold by the family of Helen Rogers, and offers an extraordinary glimpse inside the world of doll design, production, and marketing in post-WWII America.

Four Composition Dolly Dingle and Bobby Blake Dolls from Grace Drayton Illustrations

6" (15 cm.) -10" Each is all hard-composition doll with swivel head, jointed arms, one-piece body, legs posed as though walking, sculpted hair in classic style, she with topknot and short bobbed curls, he with side-parted bobbed hair, each with glass googly eyes glancing at each other, chubby dimpled cheeks, sculpted painted costumes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: from original designs by Grace Drayton, the dolls were made in Japan and marketed by Ideal, circa 1916. Value Points: rare googlies with well-rendered characterization, glass eyes.

Two Tiny All-Bisque Dolls and Miniature Books

2" (5 cm.) books. Including two all-bisque dolls with painted hair and facial features, and having original knit costumes, in original box. Along with three miniature leather bound German-language books with gilt-edged pages, including Romeo and Juliet. Excellent condition. Germany, 1880-1910.

All-Original German Bisque Doll with Elaborate Folklore Costume

13" (33 cm.) Bisque shoulder head, blonde sculpted short curly hair, painted blue eyes, black and red upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, muslin stitch-jointed body, bisque lower arms. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1880. Value Points: the doll is wearing her original well-detailed folklore costume.

19th Century Rare American Patented Toy by William Goodwin

11" (28 cm.) A bisque head doll with blonde sculpted hair and painted facial features has wooden block torso, metal hands looped to hold carriage handle bar, metal legs, metal feet, original red woolen gown, and is attached to a tin and cast iron three-wheeled carriage which, when wound, causes the girl to lift her feet up and down moving the carriage along. Condition: generally excellent, carriage finish original albeit a tad worn. Comments: from the original patent design of William Goodwin, circa 1875. Value Points: good early toy, the doll with original costume.

All-Original German Bisque Doll, Model 174, by Kestner in Original Costume

10" (25 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four teeth, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 174 1 Germany. Comments: Kestner, circa 1915. Value Points: the little doll wears elaborate and all-original factory costume, cap, and shoes.

American Cloth Doll "Sweets" Designed by Maud Tousey Fangel for Georgene Novelties

12" (30 cm.) All peach muslin cloth doll with flat-dimensional face, lithographed brown curly hair locks and facial features with shaded brown eyes, curly lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, mitten-shaped hands, baby-shaped body, original costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: designed by the American artist Maud Tousey Fangel, 1936, for Georgene Novelties. Value Points: rare doll with most artfully executed facial features that are a virtual canvas of expression.

Rare American Cloth Doll of Brown-Haired Lady with Rare Coiffure by Martha Chase

15" (38 cm.) All-cloth doll with pressed and oil-painted facial features, slender-shaped face, brown sculpted hair drawn from her face into a coiled chignon at the back, painted large brown eyes, red eyeliner, curly upper lashes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth in very solemn expression, all oil-painted torso and limbs with stitch-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, separately-stitched thumbs, Condition: near mint. Marks: (Chase logo stamp on leg) The Chase Hospital Doll (label on back torso). Comments: Martha Chase, circa 1910, from her series of storybook characters; this example likely designed for study by nursing students as indicated by body style and label markings. Value Points: perfectly-preserved doll with rare hair style and rare brown eyes.

Collection of Nine American Hand-Carved Wooden Dolls by Avis Lee

8" (20 cm.) -10". Each has hand-carved wooden head with unique facial features on each creating a wealth of personalities and moods, some tinting of facial features to enhance the carving, yarn hair, firmly-stuffed cloth body, artist-made original costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (some with original paper label describing the name and theme of the doll). Comments: Avis Lee, the folk artist created this series in the 1940s; see lot 288 of this catalog for more details about her. Value Points: included in the rare group are Pilgrim pair, "Jerry the Spirit of ‘44", gap-toothed girl with wide smile, "Larry, A Little Newsie" newspaper boy, and others.

Two German Tin Carriages by Maerklin

9" (23 cm.) The tin carriages each have four double-spoked wheels, curved handles and wooden handgrips, and sunshade metal forms (shades missing). One has pressed tin design to simulate wicker with rose and cream paint and gold applique accents; the other with printed lithographed tin in shades of aqua, cream and gold with floral and scroll designs. Good condition, some rubs and wear on each. Germany, Maerklin, circa 1900.

Sonneberg Bisque Doll with Closed Mouth by Mystery Maker

10.5" (27 cm.) Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with space between the outlined lips, pierced ears, wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent, tiny flake at bottom of neck socket. Comments: Sonneberg, circa 1884, mystery maker, the doll was designed to appeal to the French market. Value Points: pretty cabinet size bebe with lovely bisque and original body.

German All-Bisque Bye-Lo Baby with Original Paper Label

6 1/2" (17 cm.) Solid domed bisque swivel head on bisque torso, blue glass sleep eyes, painted baby hair and brows, painted lashes accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white socks and blue one-strap shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: copr. by Grace S. Putnam. Comments: Bye-lo Baby, designed by Grace Putnam, made in Germany. Value Points: very appealing example of the beloved baby, with Bye-lo paper label, and wearing fancy antique baby costume.

German All-Bisque Baby in Painted Tin High-Chair

7" (18 cm.) high chair. An all-bisque baby with painted facial features and hair, jointed bisque arms and legs, antique baby gown, is seated in a painted tin high chair with adjustable base allowing the chair to turn into a wheeled baby chair and table; there are colorful play beads at the tray edge. Very good condition, some paint flakes on high chair. Germany, early 1900s.

German Bisque Toddler with Original Costume and Body, 126, Kammer and Reinhardt

8 1/2" (21 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, outlined lips, two porcelain upper teeth, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition five-piece toddler body with side-hip jointing and starfish-shaped hands. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig Germany 126-21. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1915. Value Points: sought-after delightful toddler with rarer original body and wearing original costume and shoes.

An Amusing German Bisque Candy Container by Gebruder Heubach

8" (20 cm.) The fantasy bisque object features an egg supported by tree branches, with brown-complexioned boy holding a squirming piglet bursting from the egg top; the boy with especially fine detail of characterization including side-glancing intaglio eyes, laughing expression, frizzy hair, and the white piglet with pink painted snout. The top of egg removes for access to the candy container jar. The base has blue stamp and impressed marks of Gebruder Heubach. Germany, circa 1910.

Delightful Little German Bisque Toddler, 1294, by Franz Schmidt

7 1/2" (19 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, two porcelain upper teeth, brunette mohair bobbed wig, five-piece composition toddler body with side-hip jointing. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1294. Comments: Franz Schmidt circa 1915. Value Points: the little character has wonderful original toddler body, original undergarments and costume.

A Trio of German Bisque Pups with Caps and Bibs by Gebruder Heubach

8" (20 cm.) h. 10"l. Each is one-piece bisque figure of white puppy with brown mask face, seated on four paws, and having deeply textured "fur", brown intaglio eyes, and sculpted lace cap and bib tied with blue ribbons and bows. Excellent condition. Germany, Gebruder Heubach, circa 1910.

French Bisque Poupee by Gaultier with Original Coiffure and Near Mint Body

21" (53 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with shaded outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig with braided coronet over cork pate, French kid poupee body with shapely torso, gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees, stitched and separated fingers and toes, original muslin chemise and ruffled lace cap. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 5 (head and shoulders) F.G. (shoulders). Comments: Gaultier, circa 1875. Value Points: beautiful large poupee in pristine condition with sturdy body, original wig, lovely bisque.

Petite French Bisque Poupee by Gaultier with Gesland Body and Bisque Limbs

13" (33 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, blue glass inset eyes with darker blue iris rims, feathered brows, long painted lashes, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, padded stockinette over metal armature body, bisque hands and lower legs and feet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 0 F.G. Comments: Gaultier, with deposed Gesland body, circa 1875. Value Points: charming petite size poupee with rare body and perfect bisque limbs, carrying miniature Mass book.

Four 19th Century French Doll Parasols

8" (20 cm.) -15". Including two bone-handled parasols (both with fine original silk covers, one lacking tip), brass handled parasol with original (worn) ivory silk fringed cover and bone hand grip; and larger wooden handled parasol with figural dog head hand grip and original fabric cover with lace edged. Excellent but as noted. French, late 1800s.

Collection of 12 Small 19th Century Beaded and Crocheted Purses

2" (5 cm.) -6". The beautifully handmade small purses include 5 beaded examples (one with gilded frame), 2 beaded "miser" purses, 2 crochet purses, and 3 tiny beaded purses (2 with gilded frames. Excellent condition, superb workmanship. 19th century.

Pretty French Bisque Poupee by Gaultier with Charming Antique Costume

15" (38 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupee body with gusset-jointing at hips and knees, stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent, repair to kid lower leg. Marks: 2 (head and shoulder plate). Comments: Gaultier, circa 1875. Value Points: pretty maiden with original wig, cotton dress and tablier, undergarments, leather ankle boots.

A Trio of German Porcelain Vignettes of Mothers and Children

6 1/2" (17 cm.) h. largest. Each is fine thick paste porcelain depicting a homey scene of mother and child, the largest portraying a mother seated on chair, a child clasping a cat seated on her lap, and young boy standing alongside as he teases a brown dog; along with a mother seated at a small table with bowl of porridge that she is trying to feed to a young toddler who, in turn, is feeding the dog at his feet; and a small vignette of a seated child tying a bonnet on her grey tabby cat. Each piece is richly painted to enhance the charming scene. Germany, mid-1800s.

A Trio of German Porcelain Vignettes of Children

6 1/2" (17 cm.) largest. Each is of fine thick paste porcelain with richly painted and gilt-accented details of costume and accessories; the largest depicting a mother seated at a table while her young brown-haired child stands on a nearby chair, a pup at her feet, and the message "Erstbreten" below (the lid removes for access to inkwell interior). In the second a group of three children are leaning over a schoolbook as though studying their lessons (the lid removes for access to the interior inkwells); and in the third, a chubby faced girl with brown painted hair is trying to tie a bonnet onto the head of her unhappy pet. Excellent condition, candle restored on larger piece. Germany, mid-1800s.

Vienna Porcelain and Mahogany Mirrored Cabinet

15" (38 cm.) h. x 17"l. The wooden-framed open-front display shelving has scalloped edge shelving supported by porcelain pillars with hand-painted Romantic era scenes that are enhanced by gilded and garlanded accents, and with beveled mirror backing, and original cast iron hanging loops. Excellent condition. Mid-1880s.

Five German Porcelain Trinket Boxes Depicting Baby in Basket or Bunting

5" (13 cm.) -8", Each is of thick soft paste or fine porcelain, each depicting a baby or smal child with elaborate detail of costuming and bed fittings; two are curly-haired youngsters seated upright in a woven baby bed, holding toy trumpet in hand and with a Polichinelle toy at its feet; two portray babies with ruffled bonnets, holding rattles, and ensconced in ribbon-tied bunting laid in ruffle-edged bed; the fifth portrays a pair of babies wrapped in a single blue ribbon-tied bunting and lying on a ruffled pillow and blanket. The top removes on each for access to the trinket box interior. Excellent condition. Germany, mid-1800s.

French Bisque Bebe Teteur by Leon Casimir Bru with Original Costume, High Chair

17" (43 cm.) Pressed bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate with modeled bosom and shoulder blades, brown glass paperweight inset eyes with darker iris rims, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, mauve-blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, metal screw at back of head for operation of "nursing" system, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid bebe body with scalloped edge collarette, gusset jointing at hips and knees, curved upper arms, bisque forearms with separately sculpted fingers. Condition: generally excellent, tiniest pinflake at bottom left eye rim. Marks: 5 t (and circle dot impression on head) 1 t (shoulder). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, early model of his signature Bebe Teteur, circa 1880. Value Points: gorgeous model with especially sturdy body, finest bisque, beautiful perfect bisque hands, original gown, and with needlework bonnet, early miniature coral and bell silver rattle, and posed in maple high chair with beautiful turnings and cane seat.

Collection of French Miniature Poupee Accessories and Rare Signed Huret Boots

Comprising linen and leather ankle boots with little heels stamped on sole "Huret a Paris", leather valise with gold lettering "Gants de ma Poupee" which opens to reveal three pairs of fine antique kid leather poupee gloves; miniature violin with mother-of-pearl accents, pair of black glass perfume bottles with enamel floral decorations; two woven purses, bone rattle, and velvet thimble holder (no thimble) in the shape of a purse for poupee. Excellent condition. French, circa 1860s.

Petite French Bisque Bebe with Bisque Hands

12" (30 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate with modeled bosom and shoulder blades, dark brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner and painted lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, kid bebe body with gusset-jointing at hips and knees, bisque forearms and hands, nice antique costume, posed seated on chair which is included. Condition: generally excellent, body is not original to head although is appropriately-sized and of the same era. Comments: bisque head by Gaultier, kid body with bisque hands and bisque shoulder plate by Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1880. Value Points: very beautiful petite bebe, sturdy rare body with perfect bisque hands.

French Bisque Block Letter Bebe with Bisque Hands by Gaultier, with Antique Chair

17" (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted dark curly lashes, arched feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with sculpted tongue tip, shaded outlined lips, dimpled chin, pierced ears, brunette hand-tied human hair over cork pate, plump kid bebe body with gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees, bisque forearms with separately-sculpted fingers, cupped hands, wearing lovely antique rose silk dress with lace overlay, undergarments, rose silk shoes, lace-edged bonnet. Condition: generally excellent, old faint hairline on chin from ear to ear. Marks: F. 6 G. (block letters, head and shoulders). Comments: Gaultier, circa 1882. Value Points: beautiful early bebe with delicate complexion, beautifully-painted lips, original body, perfect bisque hands, posed seated in antique wooden chair which is included with the doll.

French Bisque Poupee by Gaultier with Rare Gesland Body with Bisque hands and Feet

16" (41 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, brown glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, padded stockinette over metal armature with infinite articulation, bisque hands, bisque lower legs and bare feet, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 3. Comments: Gaultier, with deposed Gesland body, circa 1875. Value Points: especially lovely model with dramatic brown eyes, rare body, perfect bisque limbs.

Miniature Wooden Lady's Desk with Hand-Painted Scene

10" (25 cm.) h. 8"l. The wooden mahogany desk with pull-out drawer and desk supports has cabriole legs, slanted top front desk with painted castle scene, pencil stripe accent, leather writing surface and niches on interior. Excellent condition. Maitrise model, age uncertain.

Petite French Bisque Bebe with Bisque Hands, Emile Jumeau, Miniature Wax Arrangement

9 1/2" (24 cm.) Bisque socket head, large brown glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, thick brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, shaded and outlined lips, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with bisque hands, separately sculpted bisque fingers, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (artist checkmarks on head). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1888. Value Points: beautiful wide-eyed petite bebe with rare body, bisque hands, carrying little glass dome with original wax vignette of child and bird in a flower garden.

Petite French Bisque Poupee, Size 0, by Gaultier with Superb Costume

11" (28 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, blue glass inset eyes with darker blue iris rims, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, slender kid body with shapely torso, gusset-jointing at hips and knees. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 0 (head and shoulders) F.G. (shoulders). Comments: Gaultier, circa 1878. Value Points: petite size 0 poupee with original mohair wig, and wearing beautiful original brown linen gown with handmade lace and blue ribbon trim, and carrying small bisque doll in original bunting.

Gorgeous French Bisque Portrait Poupee with Articulated Wooden Body

21" (53 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, large brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, rose-blushed eyeshadow, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette hand-tied human hair wig over cork pate, wooden articulated body with very shapely torso, dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, swivel wrists, deluxe pivot at upper arms and legs, included is costume with antique undergarments vintage silk gown, stockings, shoes. Condition: generally excellent, some rubs at lower neck socket and lower breastplate. Marks: 6 (head and shoulder plate). Comments: Pierre-Francois Jumeau, circa 1870. Value Points: gorgeous face with finest bisque and painting, original rare wooden articulated body.

Pair, German Bisque Doll in Original Factory Costumes

8 1/2" (22 cm.) Each has bisque socket head, blue glass eyes, painted lashes and brows, open mouth, four teeth, blonde mohair wig, five-piece paper mache body, painted shoes and stockings. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1904 8/0 AM Germany. Comments: Marseille, circa 1900. Value Points: the pair wear factory-original rose flannel matching sailor costumes and caps.

German Bisque Googly, 323, by Marseille in Original Nun's Habit

12" (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass googly sleep eyes, painted facial features, closed mouth with impish smile, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, little paint flakes at side of face (under attached veil). Marks: Germany 323 A 4/0 M. Comments: Marseille, circa 1917. Value Points: charming presentation of the beloved googly in original nun's habit.

German Bisque Doll by Schoneau and Hoffmeister in Original Nun's Habit

15" (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, open mouth, four teeth, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S (pb in star) H Germany 1 1909. Comments: Schoneau and Hoffmeister, circa 1900. Value Points: excellent bisque, mohair lashes, and wearing original brown serge nun's habit with all appropriate accessories.

Grand Sonneberg Bisque Doll by Mystery Maker for the French Market

26" (66 cm.) Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, large amber brown glass inset eyes with spiral threading and darker iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted dark curly lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the pale outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette hand-tied human hair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body, straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Sonneberg, mystery maker, circa 1884, the doll was made to compete with the French market explaining its look-alike resemblance to French bebes of that era. Value Points: wonderful size with deeply-sculpted features, rare color eyes, fine quality of bisque, original body and body finish.

American Toy "Baby Cabinet" Phonograph with Records

17" (44 cm.) The mahogany-finished upright cabinet with phonograph mechanism and tin speaker horn winds at the side to play one of the five included recordings. The phonograph is labeled "Baby Cabinet, The General Phonograph MFG Co, Elyria, Ohio". Excellent condition, well-functioning. American, early 1900s.

Beautiful German Bisque Brown-Eyed Child, 949, by Simon and Halbig

25" (64 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with outlined and shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body with attached ball-joints and straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S 15 H 949. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1885. Value Points: finest lustrous patina of complexion enhanced the deeply-sculpted details such as notable chin dimple, original body and body finish, lovely antique costume.

An Amusing German Bisque Figure of Two Laughing Clowns

12" (30 cm.) A bisque figural violin with open top for use as vase is flanked by a pair of laughing clowns with wonderfully-defined faces and hair, colorfully-painted costumes. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1910.

German Bisque Child by Kestner with Especially Pretty Face

15" (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth with slightly-parted lips, four porcelain teeth, dimpled chin, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, wearing pretty antique costume and leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 10. Comments: Kestner, circa 1885. Value Points: a very choice example of early child doll, with original wig, body, body finish, and costume.

Large German All-Bisque Doll by Kestner Known as "French Wrestler"

10" (25 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, blue glass eyes with painted curly lashes, feathered brows, rose-blushed eye shadow, pierced ears, accented nostrils, open mouth with outlined lips, two square cut upper teeth and one lower, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed arms and legs, painted knee high stockings with blue rims, yellow ankle boots with five-strap lacing and inserts. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 14. Comments: Kestner, circa 1885. Value Points: exquisite painting of blush on the rare all-bisque, with especially muscular detail of torso and legs.

German All-Bisque Doll by Kestner with Bare Feet

7" (18 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, bright blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, arched brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, blushed cheeks, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs with modeled bent elbows, cupped hands, bare feet, nice antique silk dress. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2 1.2. Comments: Kestner, circa 1882. Value Points: wonderful expression on the little closed mouth doll, with all original parts, rare bisque feet.

All-Original German Bisque Character "Hilda" by Kestner

13" (33 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, outlined lips, two porcelain upper teeth, brunette mohair bobbed wig over plaster pate, composition bent limb baby body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F made in Germany 10 JDK 237 Hilda c. Ges Gesch. Comments: Kestner, their tradenamed doll "Hilda", 1914. Value Points: all original unplayed with doll, original wig, pate, body, body finish, undergarments.

Two German All-Bisque Dolls by Kestner with Fancy Ankle Boots

6" (15 cm.) Each has bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, brown or blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with pertly-shaped lips, center accent line, mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs with modeled closed right fist, painted black four-strap ankle boots with little heels. Condition: generally excellent, one has restoration on back upper torso. Marks: 1. Comments: Kestner circa 1882. Value Points: rare little twins have very fine expressions and bisque, well-detailed bodies.

A Delightful Trio of German All-Bisque Babies

7" (18 cm.) Each has bisque socket head, blue or brown glass eyes, painted lashes, one-stroke brows, closed mouth with shaded lips, well-defined dimples, mohair wig. The larger by Hertel and Schwab is signed "150 4/0" and has loop-jointed bent bisque arms and legs, bare feet, and a superb antique costume. The smaller 5" pair by Kestner have bisque swivel heads on kid-edged bisque torso, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs, bare feet, and are marked "178 4/0". Excellent condition. A rare little trio of babies with wonderful detail of modeling and bisque. Circa 1915.

German Bisque "Gibson Girl", Model 172, by Kestner in Petite Size

12" (30 cm.) Bisque shoulder head with uptilted chin in haughty expression, brown glass sleep eyes with heavy eyelids, painted lashes, single stroke brows, closed mouth with firm expression, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, slender kid body with pin-jointing at hips and knees, bisque lower arms, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2/0 172. Comments: Kestner, their model of "Gibson Girl" as designed by American illustrator Charles Dana Gibson. Value Points: wonderful petite size, the society lady model wears her original costume, wig, and bonnet.

German All-Bisque Miniature Doll with Fancy Stockings, and Two Tiny Dolls

7" (18 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, blue glass eyes, painted lower lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, four teeth, brunette mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted blue stockings and black five-strap heeled shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 886 S 3 H. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1885. Value Points: the large all-bisque with fancy shoes is wearing wonderful antique mariner costume and cap, and owns two tiny all-bisque dolls wearing mariner costumes.

Very Beautiful Petite Sonneberg Doll by Gebruder Kuhnlenz as Look-Alike Bru

8" (20 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, blue glass inset eyes with thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the lips, pierced ears, blonde lambswool wig over cork pate, Sonneberg composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, original body and body finish albeit fingertips worn away on right hand. Marks: G.K. 39.20. Comments: Kuhnlenz, circa 1880, the model closely resembles the early Bru Brevete whose market it attempted to capture. Value Points: gorgeous small doll with entrancing eyes, antique costume, carrying small all-bisque doll with painted black boots and blue woolen hooded cape.

Four German Bisque Miniature Dolls and French Salon Dog

6" (15 cm.) dog. 5" doll. Each doll has bisque socket head, glass inset eyes, mohair wig, five-piece body, painted shoes and socks. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1910. Value Points: the delightful quartet wear original costumes; included is a French paper mache dog with white fur coat and amber glass eyes.

Lovely French Bisque Poupee with Bisque Arms

20" (51 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with pale accented lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, kid poupee body with gusset-jointed hips and knees, kid-over-wooden upper arms, bisque arms to above the elbows, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, some kid reinforcement on left leg and stomach. Marks: 5 (head and shoulders). Comments: French, circa 1867. Value Points: very beautiful face with fine delicate bisque, rare bisque arms with finely-sculpted hands.

Beautiful French Bisque Bebe, Series C, by Jules Steiner

22" (56 cm.) Bisque socket head, almond-shaped blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked fringed brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate, French composition fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sie C 4. Comments: Jules Steiner, series C, circa 1885. Value Points: very choice bisque and painting, beautiful eyes, original body and body finish, with original silk stays, factory muslin chemise, undergarments, silk dress, stockings, leather shoes.

Rare French Bisque Bebe, Series A, by Jules Steiner

16" (41 cm.) Bisque socket head with perfectly-round face, very large blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading and darker blue outer rims, rose blushed eye shadow, dark painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate, French composition ball-jointed body with straight wrists, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, two small flakes on inside rim of head. Marks: Series A 1 (head) Steiner Bte SGDG Bourguoi (red ink). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1884. Value Points: rare model with very expressive features, beautifully-painted blush on cheeks and eyelids, splendid eyes, original body and body finish.

Tiny French Bisque Bebe, Figure A, Size 1, by Jules Steiner

8" (20 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with richly-shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, French composition fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: J. Steiner Bte SGDG Figure A 1. Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1890. Value Points: rare tiny size, with original body and body finish, fine antique costume.

French Bisque Bebe, Figure A, Size 3, by Jules Steiner

11" (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark painted lashes, fringed brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, brunette human hair with original Steiner pate, French composition fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: J. Steiner Bte SGDG Figure A 3. Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1890. Value Points: pretty bebe with wide-eyed expression, original body and body finish, lovely antique costume.

Collection of Seven 19th Century Silver Rattles

6" (15 cm.) largest. Including ball-shaped rattle with five small bells, whistle tip and mother of pearl handle; a shorter silver rattle with heavy repousse design, six silver bells, whistle tip and bone ring; flat-dimensional lyre-shaped rattle with bells, whistle and bone handle; unusual large bone ring with three silver bells in the shape of baby heads, and three various ball-shaped rattles with bone handles. Excellent condition. Late 19th century.

German Bisque Lady, 1159, by Simon and Halbig with Shapely Lady Body

24" (61 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lower lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, outlined lips with four porcelain teeth, glazed decoration on lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair, composition and wooden ball-jointed body with shapely torso, elongated limbs, beautiful costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1159 Germany Simon & Halbig S&H 9 1/2 (head) Heinrich Handwerck (Germany). Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: regal presence heightened by finest quality of bisque and painting, original lady body, original finish.

German Bisque Character, 116A by Kammer and Reinhardt with Toddler Body

16" (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lower lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, shaded lips, two porcelain upper teeth, tongue, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 116/A 36. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912. Value Points: cheerful-faced toddler with deeply-impressed dimples and laughter crinkles, original body and body finish, antique silk and velvet costume.

A Vignette of German All-Bisque Dolls in Play Scene in Glass Dome

5 1/2" (14 cm.) largest doll. Clustered around a mohair puppy with black bead eyes which is posed upon a velvet cushion are three all-bisque dolls and various toys. The largest doll has painted features, blonde mohair wig, jointed limbs, painted yellow ankle boots, and the two smaller have glass inset eyes, with painted features and closed mouths, jointed limbs, and antique costumes. Included is another smaller doll and tin carriage. Condition: overall very good/excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1900. Value Points: delightful scene of playful children arranged on wooden base under glass dome.

French Poured Wax Mannequin Head with Brown Glass Eyes

13" (33 cm.) Poured honey-tinted wax shoulder head on wooden form, well-defined features, small amber brown glass eyes, tinted features, brunette inserted hair in small tendrils. Condition: generally excellent, wax rub above the mouth. Comments: French, late 19th century. Value Points: most expressive features, wearing fine early bonnet.

Three German All-Bisque Characters by Gebruder Heubach

9" (23 cm.) Each is one-piece all-bisque with sculpted details of face, costume and cap, one depicting a lad with bathing cap seated with hands wrapped around his drawn-up knees, intaglio side-glancing eyes, closed mouth with well-defined grin; another depicting a seated child with crossed ankles and hands held to mouth as though about to blow a kiss, naked except sculpted sandals with ankle wraps, and having ruffled edge cap with large bow; and a 3 1/2" smaller model of the same. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (each has Heubach sunburst mark). Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912. Value Points: rare models with great characterization and amusing presentation.

Gorgeous French Bisque Portrait Bebe by Emile Jumeau

16" (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, large brown paperweight inset eyes in so-called "wrap-around" manner, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, feathered brows, accented eye corners, 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 eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, rose silk antique dress, undergarments, shoes, stockings. Condition: generally excellent, paint rubs low on neck socket. Marks: Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878, earliest period bebe. Value Points: gorgeous bebe with splendid large eyes, original body and body finish.

German All-Bisque Miniature Doll, 886, by Simon and Halbig

9" (23 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, brown glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, two square-cut upper teeth and one lower, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted blue stockings, black two-strap heeled shoes with little bows, pretty antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 886 S 5 H. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1885. Value Points: beautiful all-bisque doll in rare size with all-original body parts.

Two 19th Century Luxury French Candy Boxes

6 1/2" (17 cm.) Including hinged box with lavish silk cover and bronze and ormolu trim; along with a bisque head doll with painted features and blonde hair, lavish silk costume and fan, posed standing atop a cardboard candy container box. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: for the French market, circa 1890. Value Points: wonderful pair of lavishly appointed candy boxes.

Large German All-Bisque Blue-Stocking Doll, Model 886, by Simon and Halbig

9" (23 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, outlined lips, two square-cut upper teeth and one lower, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, brunette mohair wig, painted above-the-knee blue-ribbed stockings, black two-strapped heeled shoes, lovely lace dress. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S 5 H 886. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1882. Value Points: large all-bisque with especially beautiful face, blue ribbed stockings.

Beautiful French Bisque Premiere Bebe Jumeau with Wonderful Costume

14" (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, delicately-painted lashes, arched feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 5 (head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878. Value Points: most endearing bebe with very delicate bisque and painting, contrasting the brown eyes, original body and body finish, very beautiful lace-trimmed costume and bonnet, undergarments, cream kidskin shoes.

French Bisque Brown-Eyed Bebe by Petit et Dumoutier in Wonderful Antique Costume

20" (51 cm.) Bisque socket head with plump facial shape, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, mauve blushed eyeshadow, widely arched feathered brows, accented eye corners shaded nostrils, 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 pewter hands. Condition: generally excellent, left baby finger broken at knuckle. Marks: P. 2 D. Comments: Petit et Dumoutier, circa 1882. Value Points: the rarely-found bebe has lovely pale bisque contrasting rich brown eyes, and is wearing aqua silk dress, undergarments, aqua velvet coat with faux-ermine trim, matching bonnet, white leather boots impressed with full figure of a doll.

German All-Bisque Miniature Doll with Peach Ankle Boots by Simon and Halbig

7" (18 cm.) Bisque swivel head on bisque torso, brown glass sleep eyes, dark upper eyeliner, painted lower lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white stockings with blue rims and five-strap peach ankle boots with tiny heels. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, attributed to Simon and Halbig, circa 1880. Value Points: very beautiful early face model with finest bisque and painting, rare style painted boots.

Pair, German All-Bisque Dolls

6 1/2" (17 cm.) and 7". Each has bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs with painted white stockings and black heeled shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1890. Value Points: seldom found all-bisque dolls with distinctive expressions.

French Mechanical Toy of Poupee with Perambulator by Vichy

14" (36 cm.) Pushing a three-wheeled metal perambulator with iron spoken wheels and iron handle is a bisque-headed poupee with swivel head, blue glass eyes with spiral threading, accented nostrils, closed mouth with shaded lips, iron hands, carton torso and legs, mechanism hidden in torso, nicely costumed. When wound, the doll walks, pushing the perambulator. Condition: generally excellent, some rubs on metal. Comments: Vichy, circa 1870. Value Points: beautiful presentation of the rare mechanical toy.

Beautiful French Bisque Bebe by Petit et Dumoutier with Splendid Eyes

16" (41 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump rounded face, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading and darker blue iris rims, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with pale accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with original pewter hands, pretty silk costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: P. 1 D. Comments: Petit et Dumoutier, circa 1882. Value Points: gorgeous eyes enhance the delicately-painted flawless complexion, original body and body finish.

German Bisque Asian Child, 1329, by Simon and Halbig

21" (53 cm.) Bisque socket head with amber-tinted complexion, brown glass sleep eyes, real lashes, dark painted lashes, black brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, black mohair wig, amber-tinted composition and wooden ball-jointed body, silk costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1329 Germany S&H Halbig 8. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: especially fine quality of bisque with rich golden amber complexion, original body and body finish.

German Amber-Tinted Miniature Asian Child in Original Costume

5" (13 cm.) Amber-tinted bisque socket head, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes, black angled brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with downcast lips, black mohair wig, amber composition body with jointing at shoulders and legs, painted slippers. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, attributed to Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: all original doll with elaborate original coiffure, original silk kimono and undergarments.

German Amber-Tinted Bisque Chinese Baby

10" (25 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, amber-tinted complexion, painted black hair with shaded details, tiny brown glass sleep eyes, tinted brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, amber-tinted composition baby body, antique silk costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2/0 Germany. Comments: circa 1915. Value Points: especially deep modeling with fine flawless complexion.

German All-Bisque Asian Child Attributed to Simon and Halbig

7" (18 cm.) Solid domed bisque swivel head with amber-tinted complexion, matching bisque torso, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white stockings and blue upturned slippers, antique silk costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: attributed to Simon and Halbig, circa 1885. Value Points: very choice bisque and complexion on the large all-bisque, all original body.

German Bisque Portrait of Chinese Baby, 243, by Kestner

17" (43 cm.) Bisque socket head with amber-tinted complexion, brown glass sleep eyes in half-moon shape, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, black brush-stroked brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, open mouth, shaded lips, two porcelain upper teeth, tongue, black mohair bobbed wig, amber tinted composition baby body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F made in Germany 10 JDK 243. Comments: Kestner, circa 1915. Value Points: flawless matte bisque, near perfect body and body finish, original wig.

Petite French Bisque Premiere Bebe by Emile Jumeau in Original Costume

14" (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading and darker blue outer irises, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined shaded 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: 5 (head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878. Value Points: the early period bebe known as premiere, has choice bisque and painting, near mint original body, and wears original burgundy silk and lace dress, matching bonnet with aqua silk lining, undergarments, knit stockings, leather shoes impressed "Bebe Jumeau depose 5".

Rare French Bisque Poupee by Doleac with Boutique Label "Au Paradis des Enfants"

18" (46 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, cobalt blue enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered arched brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, ears pierced into head, blonde lambswool wig over cork pate, kid body with gusset-jointing at hips and knees, bisque arms to above the elbows. Condition: generally excellent, restoration to right hand, one finger missing, tiny flake on right cheek. Marks: L Depose 5 D (shoulder plate) Au Parades des Enfants Mon. Remond, 156 rue de Rivoli (stamp on front torso). Comments: Louis Doleac, circa 1867, presented by the Parisian luxury toy boutique "Au Paradis des Enfants". Value Points: rare signature model L.D., with Au Paradis des Enfants label, most beautiful face with delicate rose blushing.

French All-Bisque Mignonette with Bronze Salon Settee

5" (13 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, brown glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted stockings and black two-strap shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1890. Value Points: the beautiful mignonette is all-original with aqua silk dress and bonnet, along with gilt bronze framed miniature settee with aqua silk upholstery having hand-painted romantic scenes.

Beautiful All-Original French All-Bisque Mignonette

5" (13 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, cobalt blue enamel inset eyes, pained lashes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig with long accent braids, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white stockings and blue rim stockings, peach ankle boots with tiny heels, Condition: generally excellent. Comments: for the French market, circa 1882, the doll was presented in Parisian department stores of the era, described as "poupee de poche" (pocket doll). Value Points: all original with beautiful braids, rare boots, original costume and woven bonnet.

19th Century Miniature Folding Screen with Clock and Enamel Panels

7" (18 cm.) h. 8"w. when opened. The bronze-framed three-panel folding screen has six hand-painted porcelain enamel romantic scenes in the 18th century style; the center panel includes an actual porcelain-faced clock, which winds and sets from the backside. Excellent condition, clock not working, French/Viennese, 19th century. Rare luxury miniature screen, the bronze frame enhanced by gold leaf.

French All-Bisque Mignonette with Peach Ankle Boots

5 1/2" (14 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, auburn mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted stockings and peach heeled ankle boots, silk costume. Condition: generally excellent, one boot repaired at ankle. Comments: French, circa 1885. Value Points: very delicate bisque contrasts the brilliant eyes.

French Miniature Bronze Lady's Desk and Chair with Painted Silk Upholstery

4 1/2" (11 cm.) h. chair. The bronze framed furnishings finished with gold leaf include a lady's desk with hinged top and cabriole-shaped legs, and a salon chair with fancy detail of crest and apron. Each has original silk upholstery with hand-painted romantic scenes. Generally excellent. French, circa 1875.

German All-Bisque Mignonette with Painted Orange Stockings

5" (13 cm.) Bisque socket head, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted knee-high orange stockings and brown two strap shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1885. Value Points: rare stocking color, the pretty all-original doll wears original lace-trimmed red silk dress and woven hat.

19th Century Bronze Miniature Furnishings with Hand-Painted Silk Scenes

8" (20 cm.) h. toilette table. Including dressing table with bracketed oval mirror with beveled edge, fancy crest on gilt frame; along with a very fancy salon chair. Each with gilt finish, and each having painted scene in the 18th century romantic genre. Excellent condition, some light wear on silk. French, circa 1875.

French All-Bisque Mignonette with Cobalt Blue Eyes

5" (13 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, brunette mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white socks and brown two-strap shoes, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1882. Value Points: brilliant cobalt blue eyes contrast the very pale complexion on the beautiful mignonette.

Petite French Bisque Poupee by Leon Casimir Bru with Wooden Articulated Body

12" (30 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined pale lips, ears pierced into head, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, wooden body with shapely torso, dowel-jointing at shoulders elbows, hips and knees, square-cut kid collarette. Condition: head excellent, restoration on back of shoulder plate, body finish original. Marks: 0. Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1865. Value Points: well-modeled poupee with especially lovely face, original wig and wooden body, with original finish.

Petite French Bisque Poupee with Wooden Articulated Body

13" (33 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, arched brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, ears pierced into head, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, wooden articulated body with dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, shapely torso. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1867. Value Points: very beautiful face on the petite poupee, with fully-articulated wooden body.

Three German Porcelain Vignettes Featuring Bonnet-Head Dolls

4" (10 cm.) 05"l. Each of thick-paste porcelain featuring a vignette of children, including trinket box with bonneted woman holding child on her lap while another child leans against her legs; a platform depicting two children (one with bonnet) playing with a puppy while a bonnet head baby plays in a cradle; and an inkwell in the shape of a baby bed with bonnet-headed baby having two children looking on. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1860. Value Points: exceptional detail of sculpting, especially of costumes and furnishings on the early pieces.

Rare German Porcelain Lady Doll with Sculpted Bonnet

13" (33 cm.) Porcelain shoulder head of lady with oval face and elongated throat, black sculpted hair in well-defined scalloped curls around her face and captured under a sculpted white ruffled cap with magenta ribbon, painted blue eyes with red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, blushed cheeks, muslin stitch-jointed body, porcelain limbs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: rare model with beautifully-sculpted bonnet and hair, original body.

Early French Bisque Poupee with Kid-Over-Wooden Body by Barrois

16" (41 cm.) Bisque swivel head with flat-cut neck, on bisque shoulder plate, cobalt blue glass enamel eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, unpierced ears, blonde lambswool wig over cork pate, stretched-kid over wooden body with dowel-jointing at shoulders, hips and knees, wooden lower legs, bisque arms to above the elbows, well-costumed. Condition: generally excellent, restoration to both hands. Marks: E 3 Depose B (front shoulder plate). Comments: Eugene Barrois, circa 1865. Value Points: rare neck articulation on the signed poupee, brilliant cobalt blue eyes.

French Porcelain Poupee with Blue Enamel Eyes by Blampoix

21" (53 cm.) Porcelain shoulder head with pink-tinted complexion, blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner with short fringed lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, kid gusset-jointed body with stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Blampoix, Paris, circa 1860. Value Points: very fine quality of lustrous porcelain with most subtle blushing of complexion and dramatic blue cobalt eyes, original sturdy body, lovely antique costume.

German Bisque Bonnet-Head Doll with Glass Eyes, Model 116, by C.F. Kling

18" (46 cm.) Bisque shoulder head with sculpted blonde wavy short hair under a sculpted grey bonnet with gilt-edged blue band and streamers, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, sculpted bodice with gilt edged and pink dotted bow, muslin stitch-jointed body, bisque forearms, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 116-6. Comments: C.F. Kling, circa 1880. Value Points: rare model with beautifully-sculpted hair, bodice, and blue glass eyes.

German Porcelain Miniature "Der Kindlbringer"

3 1/2" (9 cm.) The porcelain figurine depicts a gaily-costumed harlequin posed against a garden scene, with his arms clasping four babies in bunting wraps. Excellent condition, except with little flakes on Dresden flowers. Circa 1850, rare figure depicting the traditional lore of "where do babies come from".

All-Original German Bisque Lady with Sculpted Brown Hair Decorated with Gold Beads

9" (23 cm.) Bisque shoulder head of adult lady with deeply-sculpted brown hair loosely-waved from face and decorated at the back with garlands of gold beads, painted facial features, cobalt blue eyes, closed mouth, muslin stitch-jointed body, bisque lower legs, painted ankle boots. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: superb sculpting of hair on the tiny doll, wearing fine original costume of blue taffeta with lace trim, white lawn blouse, undergarments.

German Porcelain Figurine "Der Kindlbringer" with Basket of Babies

5" (13 cm.) One-piece porcelain figure of harlequin-costumed man holding a basket of four babies in bunting, along with two other babies tied to his back; with vibrant painting enhanced by gilt accents. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1850, a rare figurine depicting legendary lore of how babies arrive.

Set of 19th Century Doll-Sized Walnut Furnishings

7" (18 cm.) l. dresser. Of fine walnut, the furnishings comprise a three-drawer chest of drawers with decorative brass pulls, shaving mirror with bracket frame, sofa with upholstery, three chairs with upholstered seat, corner etagere with spiral turnings, and tavern table. Generally excellent. Late 1800s.

Rare Early German Bisque Lady with Carriage and Baby

9" (23 cm.) Bisque shoulder head with sculpted brown hair in rolled curls waved behind her ears, black sculpted hair bow, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, painted curly lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, muslin stitch-jointed body, bisque lower arms and legs, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870, attributed to Simon and Halbig. Value Points: rare brown hair, coiffure, black sculpted bow, cobalt eyes; included is a gilded soft metal carriage containing a little bisque doll wrapped in bunting and bedding.

19th Century Wooden Grandfather's Clock with Elaborate Carving

12" (30 cm.) The walnut-cased tall clock has elaborate steeple with finials, carved panel at the front, and a beautifully-designed face; the mechanism (non-functioning) is accessible by removable back panel. A beautiful display furnishing for petite dolls. Late 1800s.

German Bisque Brown-Eyed "Jubilee Googly", by Hertel and Schwab

11" (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep and side-glancing googly eyes, painted long curly lashes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full impish smile, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body, well costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 165-1. Comments: Hertel and Schwab, the model marketed as Jubilee Googly, circa 1917. Value Points: excellent bisque and painting on the sought-after googly.

German Bisque Blue-Eyed "Jubilee Googly", by Hertel and Schwab

10" (25 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep and side-glancing googly eyes, painted long curly lashes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full impish smile, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden body, well costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 165-1. Comments: Hertel and Schwab, the model marketed as Jubilee Googly, circa 1917. Value Points: fine bisque and expression on the smallest size, 1, of the delightful googly.

German Bisque Blue-Eyed Googly, 221, by Kestner

15" (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, large blue glass sleep and side-glancing googly eyes, dark eyeliner, long curly lashes, side-angled feathered brows with ochre shading, tiny button nose with accented nostrils, closed mouth with watermelon-slice-shaped smile, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F made in Germany 10 JDK 221 Ges Gesch. Comments: Kestner, circa 1915. Value Points: sought-after googly with exuberantly large googly eyes, fine quality of bisque.

German Bisque Googly in Original Costume by Recknagel

6 1/2" (17 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, blonde painted hair with little side curls tied with a pink bow, painted blue side-glancing googly eyes, one-stroke brows, tiny pug nose, "O" shaped mouth, five-piece paper mache body with painted shoes and socks. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: R 50 A. Comments: Recknagel, circa 1918. Value Points: delightful astonished expression, rare sculpted bows, original costume.

Amorette Organette Hand Crank Music Box with Dancing Dolls

12" (30 cm.) The wooden organ-shaped box with original ebony finish and gold striping has a sounding board at top with die-cut lyre design, and the lower section features an arched glass window which displays two all-bisque googly dolls with sculpted hair in the Campbell Kid style posed in front of double mirrors. The musical disc attaches to the back wall, and when hand-wound at the side, the dolls dance about, and music plays. Condition: generally excellent, mechanism and music function well, cracks in original mirrored backs. Comments: Amorette Organette, early 20th century. Value Points: delightful musical box which combines festive street organ music and antique dolls; five original discs are included.

Two All-Bisque Mignonettes for the French Market, with Their Own Tiny Dolls

6" (15 cm.) largest. Each is all bisque with solid domed swivel head, bisque torso, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, the two largest with glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, blonde mohair wig, and with painted shoes and socks, the girl wearing original "petal" costume, and the little boy with silk Marquis costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: for the French market, circa 1890. Value Points: wonderful fantasy costumes on the two large all-bisque dolls, which own a collection of seven tiny all-bisque dolls with original costumes.

Two Vintage German Paper Mache Bunnies

10" (25 cm.) Including paper mache bunny sitting on haunches, with upper paws extended, brown glass eyes, ears, original neck bow; and standing spring-jointed nodding head bunny with brown glass eyes and having painted costume. Condition: generally excellent, Comments: Germany, circa 1920s. Value Points: delightful pair of novelty bunnies with glass eyes.

French Bisque Brown-Eyed Block Letter Bebe by Gaultier with Lovely Costume

18" (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with tiny tongue tip, outlined lips, dimpled chin, 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 (block letters). Comments: Gaultier, circa 1882. Value Points: the very plump modeling of cheeks and chin is contrasted by delicate complexion, beautifully painted lips, original body and body finish, lovely antique costume including leather ankle boots with impressed figure of doll.

Rare German Bisque Character "Pretty Peggy" by Grace Corry Rockwell

20" (51 cm.) Bisque head with flanged neck depicting a wide-eyed young girl, brown glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full outlined lips, brunette mohair wig ,muslin body with composition lower limbs, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: copr. by Grace C. Rockwell Germany 1392/40. Comments: designed by American artist Grace Corry Rockwell, circa, 1927, made in Germany, and marketed by the George Borgfeldt firm under the name "Pretty Peggy". Value Points: the gentle doe-eyed expression is enhanced by fine bisque on the rare doll.

Charming Carousel with Vienna Bronze Miniature Animals

9" (23 cm.) h. The heavy cast six-sided carousel with center pedestal having painted floral and scenic designs has six suspended chairs, each of which supports a painted bronze miniature animal including dogs, cats and mice. Excellent condition.

Beautiful Early French Bisque Bebe with Block Letter Markings by Gaultier

24" (61 cm.) Bisque socket head, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark painted eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows with feathered detail, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined tongue tip, shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent, slight scuff on lower arms and legs. Marks: F. 10 G. (block letters). Comments: Gaultier, circa 1882. Value Points: deeply-defined modeling is enhanced by most delicate pale bisque and artistically-painted features, especially of lips, original body, antique burgundy woolen dress with hand-made lace trim, ruffled bonnet, undergarments, leather boots marked C.M. 10.

Rare Pair of Paper Mache "Bistro Kids" Promotional Dolls for Bistro Gravy

11" (28 cm.) Each has paper mache shoulder head with uniquely sculpted features, modeled closed eyes, uptilted nose, closed mouth with wide beaming smile, orange or brunette fleecy wig, original simple muslin body and raggedy costume. Condition: good, some rubs on original facial finish. Comments: early 20th century, promotional dolls for English Bistro Gravy, based upon advertising illustrations by Will Owens and designed to convey the notion that the kids were savoring the aroma of Bistro Gravy. Value Points: rarely found urchin dolls with distinctive modeling.

Set of English Cloth Dolls by Liberty of London Depicting Characters from Dickens' Novels

7" (18 cm.) - 11". Eac is of firmly-woven muslin with center-seamed stitch-shaped face and ink-drawn features, mohair wig, wrapped armature body allowing for articulation. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Liberty Made in England (cloth label sewn on inside costumes). Comments: Liberty of London, circa 1930s. Value Points: preserved in fine original condition, each doll wears its original felt and woolen costume, with accessories, depicting its character in a Dickens' novel, including David Copperfield, Mr. and Mrs. McCawber, Little Nell and two others.

English Cloth Character Doll with Amusing Expression

11" (28 cm.) All cloth doll with pressed and painted facial features, black bead eyes, painted lashes and nostrils, closed mouth with wide beaming smile, brunette cropped short hair with little tuft at the side of forehead, stitch-jointing at shoulders and hips, large feet. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: English, 1930s. Value Points: wonderful expression on the seldom-found little tyke, wearing original costume.

Five Belgian Hand-Painted Cloth Folk Dolls

9" (23 cm.) Each is all cloth of firmly-woven muslin, and with flat-dimensional face except stitch-shaped nose, painted complexion and facial features, silk floss hair, muslin and sateen bodies with simple stitch-jointing, sewn-on shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Belgian, early 1900s. Value Points: artistically-painted faces with distinctive portraiture, each is wearing its original country costume.

Wonderful Pair of German Cloth Character Dolls by Else Hecht

19" (48 cm.) Each has felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features in highly stylized manner, black bead pupils on painted outlined eyes, blushed eye shadow and cheeks, upturned nose, closed mouth beaming smile, frizzy hair, felt and muslin body. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: created by the Munich doll artist, Else Hecht, 1930s, and exhibited at the Leipzig Toy Fairs. Value Points: seldom-found dolls, especially in this larger size and with remarkably-preserved original folklore costumes with vibrant details such as felt flower bouquets, embroidered garters, jewelry.

German Bisque Art Character, 526, by Kley and Hahn

19" (48 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted facial features, defined eye sockets, painted pale blue eyes, white eyedots, black upper eyeliner with tiny fringed lashes, short stroke brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, nice antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K&H (in banner) Germany 526. Comments: Kley and Hahn, circa 1910. Value Points: very fine quality of bisque and painting, antique costume includes ink lettered name, Leslie A. Bartlett, on the stockings edge, indicating the likely original child owner.

German All-Bisque "Baby in Basket" by Goebel

6" (15 cm.) The one-piece bisque figurine depicts a baby hiding in a bisque woven basket, the baby with sculpted blonde curly hair, sculpted scowling expression, painted blue side-glancing eyes, "O" shaped mouth, his right hand held to his cheek in wonderment. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (Goebel mark). Comments: Goebel, circa 1912. Value Points: charming vignette with well-rendered details.

German All-Bisque Characters by Gebruder Heubach

5" (13 cm.) A pair of naked children are modeled together, as though one child tries to kiss the other who is trying to escape, each with painted facial features, intaglio eyes posed to accentuate the scene, puckered or "O" shaped lips, mohair wig, painted white socks and brown shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 10308 (incised on feet). Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1915. Value Points: the amusing scene is enhanced by fine detail of modeling.

German Bisque Painted Eye Character by Marseille

11" (28 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, painted brown boyish hair, painted facial features, intaglio blue upper-glancing eyes, black upper eyeliner, one short stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with downcast lips, five-piece paper mache body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: AM 2/0 DRGM. Comments: Marseille, circa 1912, from their art character painted eye series. Value Points: rare model with fine quality of bisque, appealing pouting expression, original body and great original romper suit.

German Bisque Art Character, "Marie", Model 101, by Kammer and Reinhardt

12" (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted facial features, slightly right-glancing painted blue eyes, black upper eyeliner, one-stroke tapered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with pensive expression, shaded lips, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Halbig K*R 101 30. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1910, the model "Marie" from the firm's art character series. Value Points: fine unplayed with condition, with original side-coiled braided wig, original Scottish costume.

Two German All-Bisque Amusing Pugilists by Gebruder Heubach

6 1/2" (17 cm.) standing. Each is one piece bisque, posed as naked baby with folded fists and scowling expression as though in a pugilistic stance, each has sculpted hair with defined curls, intaglio sculpted blue eyes, white eyedots, wavy brows, downcast pouty expression on closed mouth, including seated baby, and standing boy with painted tan socks and brown shoes. Condition: generally excellent, standing boy has original line at back torso. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1915. Value Points: wonderful characterization, the little pair forming an amusing scene.

Pair, German Brown-Complexioned Character Boys by Gebruder Heubach

6" (15 cm.) Each is one-piece bisque depicting a brown-complexioned seated boy, having black deeply-textured hair, intaglio painted brown eyes, black painted brows, closed mouth, and sculpted striped costume; one is seated with a spilled bowl of porridge in his lap, and the other is kneeling, with his fingers held to his ears. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (Heubach sunburst mark). Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912. Value Points: very fine detail of sculpting and painting on the amusing pair.

American Wooden Doll by Schoenhut with Fine Original Finish

19" (48 cm.) Carved wooden socket head, decal/painted blue eyes with especially well-defined irises, black upper eyeliner, painted lashes, fringed brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips and a row of painted teeth, blonde mohair wig with soft curls, all-wooden spring-jointed body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Schoenhut Doll Pat. Jan.17,'11 USA. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1915. Value Points: fine original finish on the well-painted child.

German Wooden Lithographed "Noah's Ark" with Extensive Animal Parade

18" (46 cm.) l. The wooden house boat with painted and lithographed architectual details, and having hinged roof, is designed as a "Noah's Ark" and is presented with a bounty of animal and bird pairs, and five people. Condition: very good/excellent, original finish with some light rubs. Comments: Germany, circa 1880s. Value Points: rare-to-find toy has 26 pairs of handcarved and hand-painted animals, 14 pairs of birds, 15 single animals, and five people, presumably including Noah and his wife.

American Wooden Character Baby by Schoenhut

16" (41 cm.) Carved wooden socket head, decal/painted blue eyes, tinted brows and nostrils, closed mouth with pouting lips, tack-on brunette mohair wig, composition bent limb baby body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: H.E. Schoenhut 1913 (paper label on head). Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1913. Value Points: the pouting plump-faced baby has fine original finish and original wig.

American Wooden Pouting Character Baby with Cloth Body by Schoenhut

14" (36 cm.) Carved wooden swivel head on wooden shoulder plate, plump face, blue decal/painted eyes, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined pouting lips, original brunette mohair tacked-on wig, muslin body with stitch-jointing at shoulders and hips, wooden hands. Condition: fine original finish on head, hands repainted, some spotting on cloth body. Marks: H.E. Schoenhut c. (head). Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1924. Value Points: rare baby model by Schoenhut has fine original finish and original wig.

American Wooden Toddler by Schoenhut

14" (36 cm.) Carved wooden socket head, decal/painted blue eyes, tinted brows, closed mouth with downcast outlined lips, original tacked-on brunette mohair bobbed wig, all-wooden spring-jointed body with jointing at shoulders, elbows wrists, hips, knees and ankles, nicely dressed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Schoenhut Doll Pat. Jan 17, ‘11 USA and Foreign Countries. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1915. Value Points: petite toddler with very chubby face has fine original finish and original wig.

Collection of Nine Hand-Carved American Wooden Folk Dolls by Avis Lee

10" (25 cm.) Each has carved wooden head with highly-characterized features depicting a child from a holiday chorus, with carved details of open mouth as though singing or playing trumpet, or solemn closed mouth as a candle-bearer, some tinted detail of features, yarn hair, cloth body. Condition: generally excellent, some dustiness. Marks: (several have original paper label "an Original Avis Lee doll 1941"). Comments: Avis Lee, the Chicago dollmaker, from her series of Christmas carolers, and also including Rose Greenhow, with original partial label. Value Points: the seldom-found sought-after American wood carver has created a series of highly-distinctive characters, each with original artist-made costume.

Collection of Twelve Hand-Carved American Wooden Folk Dolls by Avis Lee

9" (23 cm.) -12". Each has hand-carved wooden head, hands and feet, with unique facial features on each creating a wealth of personalities and moods, some tinting of facial features to enhance the carving, carved hair or mohair wig, firmly-stuffed cloth bodies, artist-made original costumes. Condition: generally excellent, some surface dustiness. Marks: Avis Lee (ink lettered on feet, with date) (original paper labels on ten dolls describing the name and theme of the doll). Comments: the American artist worked from her Chicago home "ten or twelve hours a day, six days a week", according to an article in the Chicago Tribune on October 22, 1944, carving each doll by hand; her work spanned the 1941 to 1951 according to the labels on this series of dolls. Value Points: included in the rare group are historical figures such as Carrie Nation and Chicago street people such as Pigeon Annie who "roams the Chicago Loop daily feeding the pigeons from a heavy shopping bag" according to the Avis Lee 1941 note attached.

American Wooden Child Doll by Schoenhut

15" (38 cm.) Carved wooden socket head, decal/painted eyes, painted all-around lashes, feathered brows, closed mouth with beaded teeth, brunette bobbed wig, all-wooden body with spring-jointing at shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees and ankles, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Schoenhut Doll Pat. Jan 17'11 USA and Foreign Countries. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1918. Value Points: original finish on the little child, with painted row of teeth.

American Wooden Sleep-Eyed "Miss Dolly" by Schoenhut with Original Shoes

17" (43 cm.) Carved wooden socket head, brown sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with painted teeth, outlined lips, brunette mohair tacked-on wig, spring-jointed all wooden body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Schoenhut Doll Pat. Jan 17,'11 USA. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1918, the doll was marketed as "Miss Dolly". Value Points: fine original finish, full lush original wig, antique costume, original Schoenhut shoes.

American Wooden Blue-Eyed Character Doll by Schoenhut

14" (36 cm.) Carved socket head with defined facial features, intaglio blue painted eyes, white eyedots, black upper eyeliner, tinted brows, closed mouth with solemn expression, brunette mohair wig, wooden spring-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, nose tip rub, one thumb broken. Marks: Schoenhut Doll (oval paper label). Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1912. Value Points: intelligent expression is artfully portrayed in this smaller model, with original finish.

American Wooden Brown-Eyed Character Doll by Schoenhut

16" (41 cm.) Carved wooden socket head, intaglio brown painted eyes, white eyedots, painted black upper eyeliner, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full lips, plump cheeks, defined chin, brunette mohair tacked-on wig, wooden spring-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Schoenhut Doll, Pat. Jan 17,'11 USA and Foreign Countries. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1912. Value Points: most artistic sculpting lending a very expressive demeanor, fine original finish, original wig.

Swiss Art Character Studio Doll by Sasha Morgenthaler, with Swiss Wooden Doll

19" (48 cm.) Socket head with light brown complexion, painted brown eyes with dark iris rims and white threading, black painted curly upper lashes, white and brown upper eyeliner, curved one-stroke brows, defined nostrils, closed mouth with petulantly-shaped lips, brunette human hair wig, original fabric body with disc-jointing at shoulders and lips. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Sasha Morgenthaler, from the studio series, circa 1950s. Value Points: the brown-eyed girl has original undershirt and shirt, each with Sasha label, and fine original painting. Included is a carved wooden doll with natural finish and painted facial features, comb-marked chiseled hair in two side braids, wooden body with jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, and wearing original costume, by Huggler.

American Carved Wooden Character "Schnickelfritz" by Schoenhut

15" (38 cm.) Carved wooden socket head with sculpted short curly hair having pronounced forelock curl, well-defined carved and painted features, narrow blue eyes, tinted brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth modeled as though open with laughing expression, two beaded upper teeth and two beaded lower teeth, all-wooden spring-jointed body. Condition: very good, original finish albeit rubs and scuffing. Marks: Schoenhut Doll. Pat. Jan. 17, ˜11 USA & Foreign Countries. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1911, one of the earliest models by the firm, known as "Schnickelfritz", a term of teasing endearment. Value Points: rare model whose well-defined sculpting creates an endearing art character.

American Wooden Character Doll with Sculpted Braids by Schoenhut

16" (41 cm.) Carved wooden socket head, sculpted hair with defined braids that are captured at the back of her head in a blue bow, sculpted facial features, intaglio blue painted eyes with white eyedots, black upper eyeliner, painted nostrils, closed mouth, wooden spring-jointed limbs. Condition: generally excellent, original finish overall albeit some scuffing on hair. Marks: Schoenhut Doll Pat. Jan.17,'11 USA and Foreign Countries. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1912. Value Points: most winning expression with excellent sculpting, antique costume includes original knit teddy and original Schoenhut shoes.

Nine German Cloth Caricature Dolls from Kammer and Reinhardt

12" (30 cm.) Each is of padded stockinette over wire armature and with wooden feet, having stitched and painted facial features, yarn hair, some with yarn beads or sideburns, and each is wearing factory original costume. Condition: good/very good, all original albeit dusty. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, the caricature series were presented in the firm's 1012 catalog. Value Points: depicted are occupational men in amusing poses, including shoe cobbler, preacher, beggar, painter, mountain hiker, and more, each different.

Six All-Original German Cloth Caricature Dolls from Kammer and Reinhardt

12" (30 cm.) Each is of padded stockinette over wire armature and with wooden feet, having stitched and painted facial features, yarn hair, some with yarn beards or sideburns, and each is wearing factory original costume. Condition: good/very good, all original albeit dusty. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, the caricature series were presented in the firm's 1012 catalog. Value Points: depicted are old man in rocking chair, aged gentleman with top hat, maestro with baton, polo player, hustler with cigar, and man with checkered pants and cap.

German Cloth Character, Series I, by Kathe Kruse

16" (41 cm.) All cloth doll with pressed and oil-painted facial features, brown hair with defined forelock curl, shaded green eyes, white eyedots, black and brown upper eyeliner, accented nostrils, closed mouth with downcast lips, shaped ears, stitch-jointed arms, separately-stitched thumbs, hip-jointed legs, antique costume. Condition: very good/excellent, some light scuffing. Marks: Kathe Kruse 19588 (stamp on foot). Comments: Kathe Kruse, Germany, circa 1915. Value Points: pleasing wistful expression, the early model has original signature on foot.

Pair, German All-Bisque Googly Dolls in Folklore Costumes

5" (13 cm.) Each has bisque swivel head on bisque torso, blue glass googly side-glancing eyes, painted curly lashes, single stroke brows, pug nose, tiny impish smile, blonde mohair wig, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted blue ribbed socks and brown one-strap shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 292. Comments: Germany, mystery maker, circa 1915. Value Points: the impish pair are wearing their original folklore costumes.

German All-Bisque Googly in Original Costume

6" (15 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep googly eyes, painted long curly lashes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils of pug nose, closed mouth with impish smile, brunette mohair bobbed wig, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs, bright blue painted socks and black one-strap shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 189 2/0 (head) 2/0 (limbs). Comments: Germany, mystery maker, circa 1915. Value Points: the wide-eyed imp wearing original folklore costume.

Rare German Bisque Googly, 208, by Walther & Sohn in Original Costume

9" (23 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass side-glancing googly eyes, painted lashes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, brunette mohair wig, five-piece paper-mache body with painted socks and shoes. Marks: 208 SW (intertwined) Germany. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Walther & Sohn, circa 1920. Value Points: rarely found model with appealing impish expression, original body and folklore costume.

German Bisque "Mein Liebling", Model 117/A, by Kammer and Reinhardt

15" (39 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted dark curly lashes, short brush-stroked brows, closed mouth with shaded lips, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 117/A 39. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912, the model marketed as Mein Liebling. Value Points: the beloved model has fine quality of bisque, original body finish, and is wearing antique costume including red cotton dress, undergarments, blue woolen coat, stockings, ankle boots, and knit cap.

German Bisque "Mein Liebling", 117/A, by Kammer and Reinhardt in Folklore Costume

16 1/2" (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted dark curly lashes, short brush-stroked brows, closed mouth with shaded lips, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 117/A 43. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912, the model marketed as Mein Liebling. Value Points: superb matte bisque with enhancing touches of dewy patina especially lips and impressed crinkles around the mouth, original body finish, wearing original folklore costume, shoes and socks.

German Bisque Pouting Character, 115A, Known as "Phillip", by K*R

12" (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with downcast pouting lips, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R S&H 115/A 30. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912, their model marketed as "Phillip". Value Points: most appealing petite size of the wistful-faced character, with fine bisque and painting, original body and body finish.

German All-Bisque Miniature Doll, 939, by Simon and Halbig with Puppet Toy

9" (23 cm.) Bisque socket head, large brown glass sleep eyes, dark painted lashes, brush-stroked brows accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, two square cut upper teeth and one lower, brunette mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted above-the-knee blue ribbed stockings, black two-strap heeled shoes, wearing antique costume and flannel cap. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S 2 H 939. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: rare size and model, with wonderful expression and bisque, with her own little paper mache puppet toy.

Petite Sonneberg Bisque Child Doll with Woven Cart, Tiny Dolls and Toy Lambs

9" (23 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1. Comments: Sonneberg, the model was created to compete with the popular French bebe and closely copied its look, circa 1885. Value Points: rare little doll with wonderful presence, antique costume; along with a two-wheeled wicker cart being pulled by two paper mache and fleeced lambs, and containing two tiny all-bisque dolls.

Delightful German Bisque Googly, 131, by Kammer and Reinhardt

10 1/2" (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep and side-glancing googly eyes, painted curly lashes, feathered brows, pug-shaped nose with accented nostrils, closed mouth with impish hint of smile, dimpled lip corners, brunette mohair wig, composition five-piece toddler body with side-hip jointing, starfish-shaped hands, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 131-28 Germany. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1918. Value Points: rare googly with distinctive modeling of nose and smile, original body and body finish.

Seven German All-Bisque Miniature Dolls in Factory-Original Costumes

3 1/2" (9 cm.) Each has one-piece bisque head and torso, blue or brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth, mohair wig, jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white stockings and black one-strap shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1910. Value Points: each of the little dolls wears its factory-original folklore or school child costume.

French Bisque Pouting Character, 252, by SFBJ with Original Toddler Body

19" (48 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lower lashes with dot highlights, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very fretful expression, brunette hand-tied human hair wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 252 Paris 11. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1912. Value Points: wonderful sculpting on the pouting character with fine luminous bisque.

Sonneberg Bisque Jester Toy and French Boxed Parlor Game

13" (33 cm.) doll with handle. A bisque head doll with blue glass inset eyes, painted features, open mouth, four teeth, blonde mohair wig on original body, coil-spring torso, wooden arms and legs, and attached to wooden handle which when pushed up and down should cause the doll to squeak. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Sonneberg, circa 1890. Value Points: the toy wears original costume; included is a boxed French parlor game "Eureka" by K.B. Paris, having brilliant color lithography, designed to teach children their arithmetic lessons.

French Bisque Glass-Eyed Smiling Lad, Model 226, by SFBJ

19" (48 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, painted brown hair, blue glass inset eyes in half-moon shape, brown eyeliner, painted lashes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with well-defined space between the shaded lips, deeply-impressed dimples and laughter lines, dimpled chin, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, antique sailor costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 226 Paris 8. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1912. Value Points: very fine quality of sculpting with deeply-defined features, fine luminous bisque, original body and body finish.

German All-Bisque Bye-Lo Baby in Original Wicker Layette with Costumes

6" (15 cm.) Bisque swivel head on bisque torso, tiny blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, tinted brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, brunette mohair bobbed wig, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs in bent baby pose. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 16 15 (head) 20 15 (arms and legs). Comments: Bye-lo, designed by Grace S. Putnam, made in Germany, circa 1925. Value Points: rare model with swivel head, sleep eyes, and wig, the baby is in original wicker basket that is fitted with a number of additional costumes, toiletries and accessories.

German All-Bisque Miniature Doll, 886, by Simon and Halbig, Tin Carriage by Maerklin

9" (23 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, brunette mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted blue ribbed stockings, black two-strap heeled shoes with decorative bows. Condition: doll is excellent, carriage has original finish albeit with rubs. Marks: 886 S 5 H. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1885. Value Points: large size of the all-bisque doll; included is a pressed tin doll carriage by Maerklin with double-sided spoked wheels and wooden hand grip.

German All-Bisque Miniature Doll, 886, by Simon and Halbig

9" (23 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, large blue glass sleep eyes dark painted lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, brunette mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted above-the-knee blue ribbed stockings and two-strap heeled shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 886 SH5. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1885. Value Points: large all-bisque child with very pretty face and fine quality of bisque.

French Bisque Bebe Brevete by Leon Casimir Bru

22" (56 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate with modeled bosom and shoulderblades, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, dimpled philtrum, well-defined chin, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, kid bebe body with gusset-jointing at hips and knees, bisque lower arms and hands, lovely antique costume. Condition: bisque head and shoulder plate excellent, kid body is worn and has repairs, bisque hands excellent except left baby finger broken at knuckle. Marks: Bru Jne 8 (head and shoulders). Leon Casimir Bru, the first period bebe from that firm, circa 1878. Value Points: gentle expression on the early period Bru bebe is enhanced by delicate complexion and blush, beautiful spiral threaded eyes.

French Bisque Bebe by Emile Jumeau with Original Signed Shoes and Box

14" (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, lushly painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, auburn mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 6 (head) Bebe Jumeau Diplome d'Honneur (torso). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1888. Value Points: large dramatic eyes enhance the fine creamy bisque on the dimpled chin bebe, original wig, pate, body, body finish, (frail) original silk costume, original leather shoes signed "Bebe Jumeau 6" and original Jumeau box.

Pretty French Bisque Bebe by Gaultier Freres with Elaborate Antique Costume

19" (48 cm.) Bisque socket head, dark blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted dark curly lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows with decorative glaze, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with tiny tongue tip, shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, original body finish albeit scuffed. Marks: F.G. (in scroll) 5. Comments: Gaultier Freres, circa 1886. Value Points: dramatically painted features enhanced by decorative glaze and soft blushing, lovely aqua silk dress, cape, and bonnet, undergarments, leather shoes, socks.

Petite French Bisque Bebe by Emile Jumeau, Size 1, with Unusual Undergarment

10" (25 cm.) h. largest. Of heavy stock, with meticulous die-cut design and lithographed decorations, the eleven cards celebrate Valentine's Day and Friendship, among others.The cards fold flat, but when "opened", they create a multi-dimensional effect with elaborate scenes. Very good/excellent, a few with small tears. Circa 1890.

Petite French Bisque Bebe by Emile Jumeau, Size 1, with Unusual Undergarment

9 1/2" (24 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, brush-stroked brows, shade nostrils, closed mouth with richly shaded 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 1 (and artist checkmarks) Bebe Jumeau Depose (body stamp). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1888. Value Points: dramatic wide-eyed expression enhanced by beautiful painting, original wig, pate, body, body finish, earrings, and wearing unusual muslin undergarment that is original.

Pair, French All-Bisque Mignonettes in Antique Mariner Costumes

4 1/2" (11 cm.) Each has bisque swivel head on bisque torso, bright blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white stockings and brown two-strap heeled shoes, white stockings. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1885. Value Points: wonderful pert-faced little boy and girl wear original matching blue mariner costumes.

Petite French Bisque Bebe E.J. by Emile Jumeau

12" (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, dark eyeliner, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, pretty lace best dress, undergarments. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose E. 4 J (and artist checkmarks on head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1883. Value Points: Emile Jumeau, circa 1884. Value Points: beautiful doll with splendid eyes, very fine complexion, original body and body finish.

Gorgeous French Bisque Bebe by Schmitt et Fils with Original Boutique Label

28" (71 cm.) Bisque socket head with pear-shaped modeling of face, very full lower cheeks, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted dark curly lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined and shaped lips, dimpled chin and philtrum, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over original pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists and flat-cut derriere. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sch (shield on head and derriere) 7 (head). A La Mignonette Poupees et Bebes Costumes et Trousseaux Mon. Guigue... (original paper label). Comments: Schmitt et Fils, circa 1882, the bebe was presented in the luxury Parisian doll shop of A La Mignonette. Value Points: gorgeous bebe with superior modeling, bisque and painting, original body with original finish, beautiful antique costume and bonnet.

Two French All-Bisque Mignonettes with Salon Dog

4" (10 cm.) and 4 1/2". Each is all-bisque with swivel head on bisque torso, blue glass eyes, painted lashes and brows, mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1890, one with open mouth and original knit costume; the other with closed mouth, silk costume and painted blue shoes. Value Points: very fine painting of facial details on the little pair, and included is a paper mache fur-covered salon dog with amber glass eyes.

German All-Bisque Miniature Doll for the French Market by Simon and Halbig

7" (18 cm.) Solid domed bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, brown glass eyes, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted brown ankle boots, blonde mohair wig. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Simon and Halbig for the French market, circa 1885. Value Points: especially fine bisque and expression, all original body, rare painted ankle boots, antique costume.

Large German All-Bisque Doll, Model 886, by Simon and Halbig with Rare Stockings

8 1/2" (22 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lower lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, two square cut upper teeth and one lower, brunette mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted russet stockings and brown two-strap heeled shoes with little bows. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 886 S 5 H. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1880. Value Points: rare large all-bisque with beautiful face, rare painting of stockings, antique silk dress and undergarments.

Beautiful French Bisque Bebe by Petit & Dumoutier with Lovely Costume

24" (61 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump face, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked and multi-feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded outlined lips, well-defined chin, pierced ears, mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight loose-ball-jointed body with pewter hands, pull-string "mama" crier. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: P. 4 D. Comments: Petit & Dumoutier, circa 1885, the firm was unique in creating bebes with distinctive complexion-painted pewter hands. Value Points: very beautiful bebe with superbly-sculpted and painted features, very lovely antique costume.

German All-Bisque Miniature Doll, 949, by Simon and Halbig, with Toilette Stand

7 1/2" (19 cm.) Solid domed bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows with feathered detail, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accent line between the downcast lips, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, above-the-knee painted blue stockings with ribbed designs, painted five-strap heeled shoes with decorative bows, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SH 1 949. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1885. Value Points: larger all-bisque doll, rare model with very beautiful face; included is a toilette stand with mirror and porcelain trays.

Petite French Bisque Bebe, Series C 3/0, Jules Steiner, Au Nain Bleu Original Label

10" (25 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes with darker blue iris rims, painted lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked brows with feathered detail, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with richly-accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, French composition fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sie C 3/0 (head) (original caduceus stamp on torso). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1882. Value Points: with original (albeit frail) silk costume and hat, undergarments shoes, the petite bebe with original body and body finish has original paper label from the luxury Parisian doll shop of Au Nain Bleu.

French Bisque Bebe, Series C, by Jules Steiner with Original Signed Steiner Eyes

18" (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass eyes which open and close from wire lever at back of head, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth shaded and outlined lips, heart-shaped upper lip, pierced ears, French composition fully-jointed body with straight wrists, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sie C 2 (incised) J. Steiner Bte SDGD Bourgouin (red ink lettering) Steiner (eyes). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1884. Value Points: original head and body, original body finish, original signed eyes, wig and Steiner pate, lovely bisque and painting.

French Bisque Miniature Doll with Carriage and Two Tiny Dolls

5" (13 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted facial features, brown eyes, closed mouth, brunette mohair wig, five-piece paper mache body with painted green boots, wearing antique lace dress and bonnet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 301. Comments: French, circa 1915. Value Points: included with the little doll is a soft metal doll carriage and two small bisque dollhouse dolls with sculpted hair.

French Mechanical Toy "Lady Flower Seller with Cart" by Vichy

17" (43 cm.) Bisque-head lady with blue glass eyes, painted lashes and lightly-feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, carton torso, metal-hinged legs and metal hands is standing behind an iron two-wheeled cart with woven basket that is filled with colorful silk flowers. When wound, the lady walks forward, turning her head side to side, lifting her right hand in greeting, as though offering her flowers. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: attributed to Vichy, circa 1865. Value Points: rare mechanical toy enhanced by elegantly-costumed lady, and with charming movements.

Two German Bisque Miniature Dolls with Wooden Toys

3 1/2" (9 cm.) Each has bisque head and torso, painted facial features, closed mouth, mohair wig, pin-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted socks and shoes, and is wearing antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1910. Value Points: the little girls play with their wooden toys including ferris wheel with passengers, and a dappled rocking horse.

German Musical Vignette "Children in the Garden Tea Party" by Zinner and Sohne

11" (28 cm.) l. 12"h. Posed upon a wooden base with colorful paper lithography are three bisque-head children at a tea party; they sit under a flower-decorated arbor, two seated in bentwood chairs and holding tea cups, while the third doll holds the tea pot in her hands. An oval tea table is set with further dishes and pastries. When the handle at the front is turned, music plays merrily, and all three dolls move: the standing lady revolves from one to the other offering more tea, and the two seated dolls lift their heads up and down as though sipping, in synchronization with their arms lifting up and down. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: attributed to Zinner and Sohne, Germany, circa 1890. Value Points: charming presentation vignette enhanced further by lovely music and movement.

All-Original French Paper Mache Lady by Andreas Voit, with Original Wooden Pedestal

19" (48 cm.) Paper mache shoulder head with oval face, elongated throat, black enamel eyes, dark eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, double row of tiny teeth, mohair wig in elaborate coiffure of the late 18th century, kid body with very shapely torso. Condition: in unrestored original condition, with original finish, very dusty wig and frailty of costume. Comments: French, attributed to Andreas Voit, circa 1840. Value Points: wearing original very elaborate costume, bonnet and kidskin slippers, and posed upon original wooden pedestal stand.

A Trio of 19th Century Baby Rattles

5" (13 cm.) Including elaborate silver rattle with repousse and having eight dangling silver bells, whistle tip and bone ring handle; a double-tiered rattle, with each tier having six silver bells; and a coral-tipped silver rattle with three silver bells and a whistle tip. Excellent condition. Mid-1800s.

All-Original Paper Mache Doll with Maker's Stamp and Labeled Elaborate Costume

19" (48 cm.) (including coiffe). Paper mache shoulder head with amber complexion, blue glass eyes, painted features, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, twill stitch-jointed body, paper mache lower arms and lower legs, painted lower legs with black knee-high boots trimmed in red. Condition: generally excellent, line across nose bridge. Marks: MNP (Russian symbols translate to M.I.F.) 15.12.93 (and circle logo mark of bird head). Comments: circa 1890. Value Points: the doll is all-original with elaborate gown embellished with silver metallic embroidery, silver buttons, beads, and silk coiffe with pearl ornamentation, fancily painted boots. A paper label at the bottom of the gown reads " Katinka (Russian) Named by Princess Usupoff Pahlin".

German Wax Over Paper Mache Doll in Original Costume and Wig

15" (38 cm.) Wax over paper mache shoulder head, pale blue glass inset eyes, outlined eyes, tinted facial features, closed mouth, original blonde mohair wig in elaborate coiffure, muslin stitch-jointed body with paper mache lower arms and legs, painted fancy boots. Condition: generally excellent, nose tip flaked. Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: fine original coiffure and well-detailed original costume.

Early German Porcelain Doll with Superbly Sculpted Features

23" (58 cm.) Thick paste porcelain shoulder head with black sculpted side-parted hair swept casually across his forehead, and with stippled detailing, sculpted ears, deeply-defined eye sockets with painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented eye corners, circle accented nostrils, closed mouth, muslin stitch-jointed body with early thick-paste porcelain lower arms and legs, fingers sculpted as though semi-closed, antique costume. Condition: head excellent, left leg has restoration, one baby finger broken. Comments: Germany, circa 1860. Value Points: exceptional quality of sculpting especially around eyes and mouth.

Early American Mechanical Patented "Autoperi-patetikous" Walking Doll

10" (25 cm.) Porcelain shoulder head with sculpted short black curly hair, painted facial features, blue eyes, closed mouth, on original carton body with floor-length "skirt" which encloses the mechanism, brass feet, leather arms, antique silk and lace original costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Patented July 15th, 1862, also in Europe 20 Dec. 1862. Comments: Enoch Morrison's patented walking doll marketed as "Autoperipatetikous", 1862. Value Points: all-original early American patented doll.

19th Century Porcelain Doll as Fortune-Teller with Original Costume

10" (25 cm.) Porcelain shoulder with black painted hair enhanced by stippling lines at the forehead, painted blue side-glancing eyes, closed mouth, rosy cheeks, wooden arms, skirt-covered lower body which is formed a hundreds of folded papers, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: for the French market, circa 1865. Value Points: wonderfully preserved "fortune-telling" doll whose skirt is formed of papers, each having an amusing hand-written French language fortune.

German Porcelain Lady with Extensive Original Trousseau

12" (30 cm.) Solid domed porcelain shoulder head of lady, elongated throat, painted facial features, blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, closed mouth, muslin stitch-jointed body, porcelain lower limbs, painted flat black shoes with red lacing. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1865. Value Points: the lady owns an extensive trousseau of original costumes, comprising ten undergarments, seven various gowns or ensembles, black silk jacket, black silk tablier, jacket, and day pinafore.

Early Grodnertal Wooden Doll with Full Articulated Body and Superbly Painted Hair

14" (36 cm.) One-piece carved wooden figure of lady with elegantly shaped head, elongated throat, modeled bosom, black painted pate with squiggled curls onto her forehead and sides of face, sculpted ears, painted complexion and facial features, dark-rimmed green eyes, black upper eyeliner, fringe-dot lower lashes, single stroke brows, closed mouth, well-defined chin, blushed cheeks, shapely lady torso, dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, defined fingers, painted stockings and red shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Grodnertal, circa 1820. Value Points: wonderfully-preserved condition with exceptional painted detail of hair, and wearing original early costume, undergarments, handmade necklace with "diamond" brooch, and hand-woven bonnet.

Petite Neapolitan Lad with Expressive Features and Original Costume

7" (18 cm.) Sculpted head with tilted pose, very plump cheeks and chin, enamel eyes, sculpted short curly hair, closed mouth, hemp-wrapped body, carved wooden hands and feet, sculpted brown ankle boots. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Neapolitan, early 1800s. Value Points: rare child model in diminutive size, superb original painting, original silk and velvet costume, perfect fingers on expressively-posed hands.

Tiny Grodnertal Wooden Articulated Doll

2" (5 cm.) All-wooden doll with one-piece head and torso, painted facial complexion and tiny features, black painted hair with spit curls, dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, painted green shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Grodnertal, circa 1830, the doll is preserved in (not-original) early German wooden box with label. Value Points: very fine state of preservation with detailed articulation on the tiny green-shoe doll.

German Carved Wooden Winged Cherub

5" (13 cm.) Carved wooden figure of cherub with sculpted hair and painted facial features, with attached wooden wings. Condition: generally excellent, three finger tips chipped. Comments: Germany, early 1800s. Value Points: fine detail of carving and lustrous original finish on the cherubic figure.

Early 19th Century Carved Wooden Mechanical Scene

8" (20 cm.) x 5" platform. 5" wooden figures. Posed upon a wooden base of exotic rosewood with gilded finish are five carved wooden figures, each with well-detailed facial features, hair and costumes and having jointed arms. The figures are attached to wires beneath the platform, and when the push/pull knob at the front is worked, the figures play their musical instruments or march about. Generally excellent, painted finishes on figures (few rubs), mechanism functions well. Early 1800s, probably French, a rare early toy with simple yet charming mechanism.

Super Set of English Mahogany Miniature Furniture in the Chippendale Manner

8" (20 cm.) h. desk. Of very fine wood with burled mahogany detailing, the set comprising secretary-desk with elaborately-fitted cupboard section, tall chest of drawers, drop-leaf table, two credenza tables, glass-door cupboard, and a settee with two matching side chairs and two matching arm chairs with upholstered needlework seats. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Soldiers Embroidery Industry 42 Ebury St. Made by the Totally Disabled (original label on underside of needlework seats). Comments: English, the Soldiers Embroidery Industry was organized after WWI to provide a means of livelihood to injured soldiers returning from that warfront. Also included with the set is a letter of documentation from a London antique shop. Value Points: superb workmanship on the miniature furnishings, and sought-after original label.

Expressive French Bisque Paris Bebe by Emile Jumeau with Two All-Original Play Dolls

21" (53 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted dark curly lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette hand-tied human hair over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: bisque excellent, body is original and with original finish, albeit scuffed. Marks: Paris Bebe Tete Depose 10 (red stamp) 10 (incised) Paris Bebe (stamp and Eiffel Tower stamp, on torso). Comments: Emile Jumeau, his landmark doll created after winning his infringement lawsuit against Danel et Cie in 1890 which earned him the right to uniquely use the Paris Bebe trade name; to signify that victory; Emile Jumeau commissioned a completely new bebe facial model. Value Points: rare doll with very expressive features, fine original complexion and painting, antique costume including dress, undergarments, lace ruffled bonnet, socks, wooden handled silk parasol, and leather shoes marked "Bebe Jumeau Depose 10"; and carrying a pair of little bisque head German dolls with matching original silk costumes.

German All-Bisque Brown Stocking Miniature Doll, 890, by S&H, Tiny All-Bisque Dolls

5 1/2" (14 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, brown glass eyes, painted lashes and brows, slightly-parted lips with row of teeth, auburn mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted above-the-knees brown stockings with textured detail, brown one-strap shoes, pretty antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 890 1. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: with rare painted brown shoes and socks, the little girl carries two all-bisque dark brown complexioned mignonettes with original costumes.

French Bisque Bebe E.J. by Jumeau with Original Costume and Early Signed Jumeau Shoes

15" (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, very thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with shaded 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 E 6 J (head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body) 6 (inside wig). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1883. Value Points lovely bisque and splendid eyes, with near mint original body, original signed wig, original Jumeau chemise, velvet and (frail) silk dress and matching bonnet, and original shoes signed "E. Jumeau Med d'Or 1878 Paris Depose 5".

Very Rare Early French Bisque Bebe by Mothereau in Grand Exhibition Size

35" (89 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head with very highly-defined expressive features, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, delicately-painted lashes and brows, shaded nostrils, accented eye corners, closed mouth with well-shaded lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, original French composition body with very plump limbs, jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, beautiful antique costume. Condition: bisque excellent, body is original albeit with craquelure to the finish. Comments: Alexandre Mothereau, from his earliest period of production, circa 1880, having the original body as shown in his 1880 patent. Value Points: extraordinary sculpting detail of the face with defined crinkles and facial planes, choice bisque and painting, and grand exhibition size of the very rare model.

French Musical Automaton "Clown a la Guitar" by Leopold Lambert

24" (60 cm.) Posed seated upon a wooden pedastal stool is a paper mache head clown with painted white complexion, red tipped nose and clown decorations, brown glass eyes, leather eyelids, open mouth with painted row of teeth, tongue, mohair wig, carton torso and legs, metal hinge at hips, bisque hands. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: L.B. (key). Comments: Leopold Lambert, the piece appeared in the firm's catalog of that era described as "Clown a la Guitare", #43, at 60 cm and playing two tunes, circa 1885; when wound, the clown turns his head side to side, nods, eyelids open and close and tongue sticks in and out, while he strums the guitar with his right hand, and taps his right leg in time to the music which plays. Value Points: intricate and well-functioning movements are enhanced by his original silk costume with elaborate rhinestone detail, and original decorated wooden guitar.

Beautiful French Bisque Brown-Eyed Bebe by Leon Casimir Bru

23" (58 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate with sculpted bosom and shoulderblades, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked and multi-feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with well-defined tongue tip between the shaped and outlined lips, dimpled chin and philtrum, pierced ears, brunette hand-tied human hair wig over cork pate, French kid bebe body with kid-over-wooden upper arms, wooden lower arms and hands, Chevrot hinged kid-over-wooden hips, jointing at knees, wooden lower legs. Condition: generally excellent, hands scuffed and two fingers broken. Marks: Bru Jne 8 (head and shoulders). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1886, from the Chevrot era, the wooden lower arms were introduced in 1885 advertising by the firm although their rarity suggests that few were made. Value Points: very beautiful face with sensuous quality enhanced by choicest bisque and splendid eyes, original body, and wearing gorgeous antique lace dress (likely original) along with undergarments, bonnet, woven stockings, and shoes.

Italian Felt Child Doll, Rita Series, in Original Costume with Sunflowers by Lenci

15" (38 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, blue side-glancing eyes with decorative glaze, grey eyeshadow, painted brown curly lashes, single stroke brows, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig in coiled braided chignon, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Lenci (paper label, with pencil notation "Rita 24"). Comments: Lenci, late 1930s. Value Points: the vibrantly color costume and bonnet are well preserved as is the original coiffure, clasping a bouquet of sunflowers.

Italian Felt Miniature Doll, Skier, with Skis and Poles, by Lenci

9 1/2" (24 cm.) Felt swivel head, pressed and painted facial features, blue side-glancing googly eyes, painted lashes and brows, "O" shaped mouth, long blonde mohair curls, jointed arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent, tip broken on one ski, damage to one pole. Comments: Lenci, series 300, model 13, 1933. Value Points: rare model with vibrant original yellow felt ski costume, orange and brown felt shirt and cuffs, yellow felt cap, white felt gloves, leather boots, and with skies and poles. The actual doll is shown in the book, Lenci, the History and the Dolls, by Nancy Lazemby, page 137.

Italian Felt Doll in Yellow Flowered Dress, Series 111, by Lenci

12" (30 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, brown side-glancing eyes, grey eyeshadow, painted curly upper lashes, closed mouth with accent dots on lower lip, brunette mohair wig with ringlet curls, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Lenci (original cloth label), Comments: Lenci, model 29 from the 111 series, circa 1929. Value Points: the wide-eyed little girl wears original vibrant costume of yellow and white organdy with applique yellow felt flowers, felt shoes, bonnet with yellow felt brim and applique flowers, onesie undergarment, organdy pantalets. The actual doll is shown in Lenci, The History and the Dolls, by Nancy Lazenby, page 111.

Early Period Italian Felt Child Doll, Series 109, by Lenci in Original Box

15" (38 cm.) Molded cloth head with multi-layered oil-painted complexion, hair and features, short tan curls with modeled details, large rounded pale blue eyes with encircling lashes, dash brows, rounded nose with accented nostrils, rosebud-shaped lips, firmly-stuffed torso, jointed toddler-style arms and legs of oil-painted sculpted cloth, Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Lenci (original paper label). Comments: Lenci, the model, marked as "Prosperity Baby", was introduced by Lenci in 1929. Value Points: very rare doll, few examples exist today especially in this superb original condition, and wearing original pink organdy dress with felt flower accents, matching petticoat and booties, linen diaper with pink scalloped edging. The actual doll appears in the book, Lenci, the History and the Dolls, by Nancy Lazenby, page 143.

Early Period Italian Felt Child Doll, Series 109, by Lenci in Original Box

23" (58 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, brown side-glancing eyes, grey eyeshadow, fringed upper lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accent dots on lower lip, blonde mohair wig in fleecy curls, jointing at shoulders and hips, mitten hands. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Lenci, Series 109, model 25, the early model appeared in the 1925 Lenci catalog. Value Points: the rare early doll is in pristine condition, wearing pink organdy dress with overlapping bright pink bands and collar, matching ruffled bonnet with pink streamers, felt applique yellow and white flowers, linen undergarment, pink felt shoes, and preserved in original labeled Lenci box. The actual doll is shown in the book, Lenci, the History and the Doll, by Nancy Lazenby, page 72.

Italian Felt Stylish Young Girl, Series 450, by Lenci

12" (30 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, brown side-glancing eyes, white eyedots, fringed lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lower lip, brunette mohair wig, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Lenci, series 450, model L, 1927. Value Points: the stylish young lady is wearing original vibrant costume of teal green felt dress and cloche, orange felt coat with capelet collar and yellow felt edging, cream leggings, black shoes. The actual doll is shown in the book, Lenci, the History and the Dolls, by Nancy Lazenby, page 113.

Italian Felt Miniature Doll in Blue Plaid Taffeta Gown by Lenci

9 1/2" (24 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, blue side-glancing googly-shaped eyes, painted curly upper lashes, arched brows, closed mouth with "O" shaped lips, blonde mohair wig with ringlet curls, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Lenci (cloth and paper tags). Comments: Lenci, late 1930s. Value Points: beautifully-preserved condition, wearing original taffeta gown with blue felt scalloped edging, blue felt bonnet with wide brim, organdy petticoat, sous-sleeves, pantalets, and black felt shoes.

Italian Felt Miniature Doll in Military Costume by Lenci

9 1/2" (24 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, large blue down-glancing googly-like eyes, "O" shaped mouth, blonde mohair wig, jointed arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Lenci, 1940s. Value Points: rare model wearing well-preserved original costume comprising blue felt jacket with yellow appliques, white felt pants, blue felt cap with yellow felt eagle insignia, black felt shoes. The actual doll is shown in the book, Lenci, the History and the Dolls, by Nancy Lazenby, page 129.

Italian Felt Miniature Doll as "Becassine" by Lenci

9 1/2" (24 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, round brown side-glancing googly-like eyes, "O" shaped mouth, blonde mohair wig in long braids, jointed at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Lenci (original silver foil tag) penciled "miniature 64" on reverse. Comments: Lenci, circa mid-1930s, the model is sometimes labeled Becassine, in reference to the French storybook figure. Value Points: pristine condition, the little doll wears original green felt costume with muslin apron and coiffe, pantalets with green scalloped felt trim, wooden shoes and is carrying a large felt cabbage. The actual doll is shown in the book, Lenci, the History and the Dolls by Nancy Lazenby, page 131.

Pair, Italian Felt Miniature Tyrolean-Costumed Dolls by Lenci

9 1/2" (24 cm.) Each has felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, large brown side-glancing googly-like eyes, painted lashes and brows, "O" shaped mouth, original felt "hair" (hers in long blonde braids), jointed arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Lenci (tag on girl). Comments: Lenci, 1940s. Value Points: the endearing pair wear their original vibrant and well-detailed felt costumes with felt floral appliques, the boy with studded-sole leather boots.

Rare Italian Felt Character Boy, Series XX. by Lenci in Superb Condition

6 1/2" (17 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and oil-painted facial features, round blue eyes, painted lashes, arched brows, closed mouth, blonde mohair fleecy curls, stitch-jointed left arm, right arm attached to body, disc-jointed legs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Lenci, series XX, model 17, representing Tyrolean Boy, the model was made for one year only, 1931. Value Points: the very rare doll is in near mint condition, and wears vibrant original Tyrolean costume with intricate detail that is especially notable for this size doll. The actual doll is shown in the book, Lenci, the History and the Doll, by Nancy Lazenby, page 127.

Handsome Italian Felt Character Boy Doll, Series 300, by Lenci