O'FANCY - WHAT A JUBILEE!

Saturday, November 20, 2010Lots 1-487

November 20-21, 2010 in New York City, NY


Highlights include the rarest of the rare in German characters, impeccably preserved along with a superb collection of petite French bébés and very rare all-bisque mignonettes, presented alongside museum-quality miniature Parisian doll accessories of the mid/late 19th century. A very small sampling of the collection of German character dolls is shown here, many having been featured in published articles in Antique Doll Collector. More than 600 dolls and doll related objects are featured. 10" x 10". Hardbound. 228 full-color pages.

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Largest Size of Kestner's 221 Googly on Unique Original Toddler body
Delightful German Bisque Googly
Child's Wooden and Tin Toy Drum with
Rare German Bisque Art Character,Model 213,by Catterfelder Puppenfabrick
Rare German Bisque Art-Character,Model 212,by Catterfelder Puppenfabrick
German Bisque Intaglio Painted-Eye Character Girl by Marseille in Exhibition Size
German Bisque Pouting Character,Rare Model 101X with Flocked Hair by K*R
German Brown-Complexioned Bisque Character,100,by K*R with Rare Flocked Hair
Delightful German Bisque Brown Bear attributed to Gebruder Heubach
"Jubilee Doll" with Downcast Eyes,Sculpted Blue Hair Ribbon by Gebruder Heubach
German Doll's Hair Combs in Original Box
The Very Rare German Bisque Portrait of Princess Juliana by Gebruder Heubach
Extremely Rare Italian Felt Character
Early Italian Felt Portrait
Exceptionally Rare Italian Art Character
Bisque Art Character,107,
Pair,German All-Bisque
Rare Pair of Googly Dolls,

Rare Pair of Googly Dolls,

Lot #18

14" (36 cm.) Each has bisque head with flanged neck,tiny button-shaped nose,tiny closed mouth with heart-shaped lips,the pair includes two variations of the artist-designed doll. One has a solid dome with painted black hair in stylish 1920s model,having pixie-like curls onto her forehead and sides of face,large blue glass side-glancing googly eyes with very large irises,dark eyeliner,painted lashes in a unique manner as though wind-blown,accent dots at eye corners,short high brows with sculpting detail,and is on its original firmly-stuffed muslin body with jointing at the shoulders and hips,and wearing factory-original (faded) felt dress with matching cap,undergarments,shoes and socks,and carrying little teddy bear. The other also has a solid dome,but with bald pate and red mohair wig,and blue glass side-glancing googly eyes with tiny irises; her lashes are painted is short thick strokes at the top and dainty lines at the bottom accented by dots,and her original cloth body has composition lower legs and celluloid hands,wearing factory-original dress and bloomers,with socks,kidskin shoes,and having a wide-brimmed bonnet,and bone-handled parasol with silk cover and fringe. Marks: copr. by Oscar Hitt Germany 1403 (each). Comments: the dolls were designed by American illustrator,Oscar Hitt,under license from George Borgfeldt in 1927,and made in Germany. The Oscar Hitt trademark was listed by Borgfeldt in their 1927 catalog along with the doll's name "Virginia,Ginny for Short". It appeared in one size only,but with variations of hair design,and appears to have been made for only one year. Value Points: the Oscar Hitt googlies,"Virginia,Ginny for Short",rank near the top of the list of the world's rarest dolls; to find them in a pair,allowing the comparison of subtle modeling details such as hair and eye style,is virtually impossible. The pair are in superb original condition with finest quality of modeling,bisque and painting. Included is a miniature all-bisque "Snowflake" black- complexioned doll with googly eyes and sculpted cap marked "Snowflake,copr. by Oscar Hitt". The exact dolls were discussed and photographed in an article by Diane Goff in Doll Reader Magazine,October 1992 and appeared in the book The History and Art of Googlies,page 100 and page 110.

 
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French Leather Case
French Doll Accessories for Poupees or Small Bebes
French Bone-Handled Silk Parasol
French Bisque Bebe Jumeau,Size 1,with Dramatic Large Eyes and Signed Shoes
Very Rare French Bisque Brown-Eyed
Marie Goddard's Miniature Leather Folio,Doll Jewelry and 1871 Letter to Uncle Wesley

Marie Goddard's Miniature Leather Folio,Doll Jewelry and 1871 Letter to Uncle Wesley

Lot #24

4 1/2" (11 cm.) l. folio. The personal miniature treasures of the poupee named Marie Cheney Goddard comprise a tan leather bound folio that folds open to reveal a selection of miniature bone-handled writing implements including a pen,seal with wax and letter opener,along with tiny glass ink bottle,has compartments with parchment writing paper in tiny 3 1/2" x 2" size and matching envelopes,each printed with the elegant initials MCG. One of the envelopes is addressed to Mr. Wesley Wolcott Jr. in Port-au-Prince,and the tiny doll-sized accompanying letter contains this message: "April 21,1871. My Dear Uncle Wesley. Aunt Grace wanted me to write you,so I thought I would. When are you coming home? I hope soon. I surely would like to hear you talk about the things you have seen way off there. I suppose,as you have not seen me for some time you would like to know how I came to be a member of your family. Last Dec. a lady concluded to sell the chances for my hand at one dollar for a chance. And although I had two hundred and fifty suitors none suited me as well as Mssr H.T.W. who was very attentive to me for a week while at the fair at Horticultural Hall. At that time I was considered the belle of Boston. But since this "French Fair" I believe I have been eclipsed by M'lle Frou-frou,who possesses a great fortune but whom I do not consider to be very aristocratic. I suppose she will have plenty of lager beer,for I hear that her family are largely engaged in the manufacture of that estimable article. Since I came to reside at Walnut Park I have had a great number of visitors and admirers although it may not be quite proper of me to say so. With much love,I remain your affectionate niece. Marie Cheney Goddard". Also included is a soutache-embroidered handkerchief pocket with tiny hankie,a lace-edged pin cushion monogrammed MCG,a bone-handled poupee parasol with black silk cover and bone tips and having Marie Goddard's name on the handle,a velvet-lined jewelry box of brown leather with gilt initials MCG containing various doll jewelry including watch and fob,enamel buttons,and gold earrings,and a needlepoint case dated 1871. Excellent condition. Circa 1871,a veritable treasure,the wonderful miniature accessories of the doll,Miss Marie Cheney Goddard,are enhanced by the lively and hand-written letter; presumably the doll is telling in parable form that she was exhibited at a charity raffle to great acclaim until a French doll,Mademoiselle Frou-Frou,usurped her favor.

 
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French Doll's Purse with Belt,and Fingerless Gloves
French Ormolu and Carved Bone Tussie-Mussie
Exceptionally Rare French Bisque Bebe A.T. by Thuillier,Size 1 with Early Kid Body

Exceptionally Rare French Bisque Bebe A.T. by Thuillier,Size 1 with Early Kid Body

Lot #27

11" (28 cm.) Pressed bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate,deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes,thick dark eyeliner,daintily-painted lashes,feathered brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with heart-shaped upper lip,shaded and outlined lip accents,pierced ears,waist-length blonde mohair wig over cork pate,kid bebe body with gusset-jointing at hips and knees,curved kid arms with bisque forearms. Condition: generally excellent,sturdy original body and perfect bisque hands. Marks: A. 1 T. (head) 1 (left shoulder) A.T. (right shoulder). Comments: Andre Florent Thuillier,circa 1880,his earliest period bebe with kid body and bisque hands. Thuillier had studied doll production during his early years at the porcelain firm that supplied heads for the Huret doll,and after 1876 began to advertise his own "dressed and undressed poupees". In 1880 he first advertised bebes; both the quality of his dolls and their rarity indicate that the Thuillier firm maintained itself as a luxury boutique establishment. Value Points: exceptionally rare size one,of which virtually no others with the rare kid body are known to exist,with loveliest bisque and modeling,her enchanting presence is accentuated by a fine silk and lace antique dress,undergarments,stockings,necklace,leather shoes signed with full figure of doll and "1",luxurious straw bonnet,bone-handled parasol,and embroidered silk purse.

 
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Bisque Character by Gebruder Heubach,Model 7761,Known as
German Bisque Laughing Character with Two Teeth,7745,by Gebruder Heubach
Superb German Bisque Art Character Doll,208,by Kestner in Unique Exhibition size

Superb German Bisque Art Character Doll,208,by Kestner in Unique Exhibition size

Lot #30

28" (71 cm.) Bisque socket head with very full cheeks and chin,intaglio blue-painted eyes in upper glancing expression,black and incised upper eyeliner,sculpted brows with brown shaded feathering,rounded nose,accented nostrils,closed mouth with very full fretful-posed lips,blonde mohair wig,composition and wooden ball-jointed body,wearing antique blouse,silk striped pinafore dress,undergarments,stockings and shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: L made in Germany 15 208 (head) Germany (red stamp on body). Comments: Kestner,circa 1910,from their art character series; previous research works including Rare Character Dolls by Tarnowska and Kestner,King of Dollmaker by Foulke cite the smaller size 14 as "the largest of the Kestner character children" which indicates that this extraordinary size 15 was created on special commission or as an Exhibition Model. Value Points: the size rarity of the art character is further enhanced by extraordinary sculpting,with deeply-defined character lines especially around the mouth and cheeks,large impressed chin dimple,sculpted brows,very beautiful bisque and painting,original body and body finish,wonderful antique costume including superb woven bonnet with brown velvet ribbons and floral appliques and a lithographed-tin penny toy purse. This example is the only one known or likely to exist in this size. The doll was shown on the cover of Antique Doll Collector,May 2001.

 
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Italian Felt Character Chinese Boy by Lenci with Rare Original Lantern
Italian Felt Character
Superb Italian Felt Character Girl with Piglet by Lenci
An All-Original German Bisque Character Brother by Gebruder Heubach
German Bisque Laughing Sister by Gebruder Heubach with Original Costume
Large German Bisque Character with Sweet Smile,9145,by Gebruder Heubach
White Seated Kitten with Green Glass Eyes
Wonderful Five-Piece Ensemble for Boy Doll
Two Antique Caps for Boy Dolls
Boy's Cotton Tunic,Knickers and Tall Woven Hat
Delightful and All-Original German Bisque Googly
Grand and Wonderful German Bisque
German Bisque Art Character Boy,153,by Simon and Halbig,known as
An Outstanding German Bisque Lady Doll,213,by Bawo and Dotter

An Outstanding German Bisque Lady Doll,213,by Bawo and Dotter

Lot #43

19" (48 cm.) Bisque socket head with heart-shaped slender face portraying an adult lady,blue glass sleep eyes,dark eyeliner,painted curly lashes,short feathered brows,accented eye corners,aquiline nose with accented nostrils,closed mouth with extended accent line between the perfectly-formed lips,blonde mohair wig,French composition and wooden fully-jointed lady body with shapely bosom and waist. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 213 B&D 3 Ltd. Germany. Comments: Bawo and Dotter,the 19th-century New York import firm maintained porcelain works in both Bavaria and Limoges,France,as early as 1864 although it was not until 1906 that they created a department devoted exclusively to dolls,and in 1907 advertised "new model heads with lifelike expressions",presumably their art character line,of which this doll is an example. The luxury quality of their dolls did not meet success in a mass market,and few examples of the B&D art character dolls exist today. Value Points: most sublime expression of serenity on the Edwardian era lady,with finest quality of bisque and painting,especially fine detail about the lips,having her original blonde mohair wig in upswept fashion with original combs,original body and body finish,wearing fine antique costume comprising ivory satin dress,undergarments,brown velvet and silk cape with matching hat,stockings,white kid ankle boots marked with full figure of a doll,and carrying a white mohair and silk muff,and bone-handled silk parasol,while her paper mache/fur Borzoi dog stands alongside

 
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French Silk Parasol with Yellow Metal Handle,Attributed to Huret
Accessories for French Poupees Including Rare Porte-Feuilles
Superb French Pagoda Parasol of Burgundy Silk and Alencon Lace
French Kidskin Shoes signed Rabery,Paris,Size 8
Period French Bisque Bebe by Emile Jumeau,2/0,with Dramatic
Rare French Black-Complexioned Bebe Bru Jne,Size 2,with Signed Bru Shoes
Extremely Rare and Splendid French Bisque Bebe by Bru Jne,Rare Size 0
Rare Early German All-Bisque Chubby-Faced Girl by Kestner with Grey Painted Boots
An All-Original Doll's Toiletry Set in Original Fitted Box
Two Fine Early Doll Rattles
Large German Bisque Character
German Bisque Character
Very Beautiful and Rare German Bisque Doll with Sculpted Bonnet by Kestner
Petite And Wonderful German All-Bisque Doll by Kestner with Jointed Knees
German All-Bisque Doll by Kestner in Large Size with Rare Jointed Knees
German Bisque Character with Sculpted Bonnet by Gebruder Heubach,in Rare Size 7
Charming German Bisque Character by Gebruder Heubach Known as
An Outstanding German Bisque Art Character,109,
Collection of Costumes for Boy Dolls
Red Linen Sailor Costume and Cap for Girl Doll
Woolen Knitted Ensemble with Pom-Pom Trim
Seven Pairs of Antique German Doll Shoes
Character
An Extraordinary Exhibition Model

An Extraordinary Exhibition Model

Lot #67

22" (56 cm.) 17" head circumference. Bisque socket head with rounded plump facial shape,blue glass sleep and side-glancing googly eyes,thick black eyeliner,painted curly lashes,arched feathered brows,button-shaped nose with rounded tip and accented nostrils,closed mouth in wide watermelon-slice smile,defined space between the shaded and accented lips,blonde mohair curly wig,composition and wooden very plump toddler body with side-hip jointing,expressive curled fingers,wearing white woolen blouse with embroidered trim,red cotton pinafore,undergarments,red socks,brown leather fringe-trimmed shoes,straw bonnet,and carrying a straw umbrella. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 165-13 (head) Jubilee Doll SW (intertwined within garland) (original paper label. Comments: Hertel and Schwab,the doll was exclusively commissioned by the American importer Strobel and Wilkin in 1914 to celebrate their 100th anniversary; the inspiration for the model was the Campbell Kid design of Grace Drayton that was then popular in America. Hertel and Schwab created three models of the Jubilee Googly,163,164,and 165,for this centennial anniversary. The molded hair model appears in this collection as lot #90. (The complete story of the Jubilee Googlies is told in German Doll Studies by Cieslik,page 269). Value Points: the exceptionally rare size of the googly,of which only one other model in this size is known to exist,allows wonderful expression of character features,and is enhanced by finest quality of bisque and painting,wonderful original unique body,and great costume including original "Jubilee" paper label. The rarity and grand size indicate the doll's creation as an Exhibition model.

 
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Very Rare German All-Bisque Asian Baby in Unusually Large Size
German All-Bisque Asian Child with Superb Costume
German All-Bisque Asian Doll with Upturned Shoes and Superb Silk costume
Very Rare German Bisque Portrait of Asian Lady with Unique Sculpting
German Bisque Portrait of Asian Lady with Rare Body,Size 0
Wooden Folding Screen in the Art Nouveau Style
Extremely Rare French All-Bisque Mignonette as Asian Child
Rare German All-Bisque Asian Man with Sculpted Hat and Moustache
Size of the German Bisque Model 1129 by Simon and Halbig in Superb Costume
Early French Bisque Kid-Bodied Bebe by Gaultier in Very Rare Size 6/0
German Tin Carriage with Pressed
German Painted Tin Carriage with Original Sunshade by Maerklin
Rare Petite French Bisque Bebe by Gaultier,Size 6/0,with Superb Costume
Petite French Bisque Bebe by Schmitt et Fils with Original Costume,Rare Size 4/0
German Cream and Rose Tin Carriage by Maerklin with Original Sunshade
French Bisque Portrait Bebe by Jumeau with Dramatic
French Bisque Bebe by Jules Steiner,Model 3/0,with Very Delicate Complexion
German Painted Tin Stroller by Maerklin
German Tin Baby Stroller by Maerklin with Original Maker's Stamp
German Bisque Character of Inimitable Rarity and Expression by Gebruder Heubach
German Bisque Googly,173,Size 9,by Hertel and Schwab with Delightful Body
Antique French Doll's Bonnet with Exuberant Flair
Bisque Googly,163,Size 9,Inspired by Campbell Kids,by Hertel and Schwab
Late 19th Century Toy Dog on Leather Leash
German Bisque "Living Eye" Character, Model 223, with Pink Hair Ribbon by Herm Steiner
German Bisque "Living Eye" Character, Model 248, with Blue Cap by Herm Steine
Bisque
German Bisque Character,Model 254,Jester with Sculpted Cap,by Herm Steiner
Very Rare French Miniature Chair Forming into a Necessaire
Jewelry and Purse for French Dolls
Jewelry for French Dolls in Original Box
French Miniature Blue Silk Parasol with Bone Handle
Gorgeous Early French Bisque Bebe by Jumeau,Size 1,with Rare Cartouche Mark
Rare French All-Bisque Mignonette by Gaultier,Size 0 with Superb Costume
Extremely Rare German Tin Flower Cart by Maerklin
German Tin Carriage by Maerklin with Rare Color Variation
Rare French All-Bisque Double-Face Bru with Wonderfully-Painted Stockings
Bisque Art-Character,1448,by Simon and Halbig,with Captivating Expression
The Rare and Beloved German Bisque Art-Character,IV,by Simon and Halbig
French Red-Flowered Chemise Dress for Bebe Jumeau,Size 9
Two Small Factory-Original Dresses
French Kidskin Shoes for Bebe Jumeau,Size 11
French Kidskin Shoes for Jumeau,Size 8
Tiny Cotton Costume for Character Doll
French Woven Market Basket and Black Kidskin Shoes
Red Cotton Factory-Original Dress
Red Cotton Dress with Very Wide Middy-Style Collar
Superb Hand-Painted Bone Folding Fan
French Presentation Box with Faux-Tortoise Hair Combs
French Tortoise-Shell Necessaire with Gold-Plated Accessories
French Tortoise-Shell Handled Miniature Basket
Doll's Velvet-Cushioned Bench with Soapstone Pug
French Bisque Luxury Portrait Bebe by Jumeau in Exceptionally Rare Size 5/0
Gorgeous French Rose Silk Dress with Original Undergarments and Shoes
Beautiful French Rose Silk Bebe Dress
Set,French Doll Jewelry in Original Presentation Box
Woven Straw Bonnet with Rose Kidskin Boots and Gloves
Very Beautiful French Bisque Bebe Triste by Emile Jumeau in Superb Dress,Size 9
Bisque Character Toddler,116A,by Kammer and Reinhardt,with Great Costume
Rare German Bisque Grey Kitten Character,9101 by Gebruder Heubach
Delightful German Bisque Googly-Eyed Grey Kitten. 9103,by Gebruder Heubach
Bisque Character,Glass-eyed 112,by Kammer and Reinhardt in Wonderful Costume
Italian Early Model Felt Baby
Very Early and Rare Italian Felt Asian Boy Riding a Turtle by Lenci
Italian Felt Character
Felt Character,Chinese Opium Smoker with Pipe,by Lenci,Early Trademark Model
Pair,Italian Felt Character Dolls as Scottish Boy and Girl by Lenci
Extremely Rare Italian Felt Character of Native American Boy by Lenci
Very Rare German Bisque Big-Ear Googly with Topknot
Googly with Brown Eyes,131,by Kammer and Reinhardt with Rare Slanted Brows
An All-Original German Googly,189,in Extravagant Cossack Costume
Pair,German All-Bisque Googlies in Factory-Original Costumes
German All-Bisque Doll with Golden-Brown Complexion,by Gebruder Kuhnlenz
Glass-Eyed Variation of German Bisque Character,100,by Kammer and Reinhardt
French Leather-Cased Necessaire with Toiletry Articles
French Black Kidskin Shoes from Bru,Size 8
French Silk Parasol for Bebes with Rare Dog Figural Hand Grip
French Folding Fan with Hand-Painted Silk
Rare French Bisque Bebe Modele with Wooden Articulated Body by Bru
French Wooden Salon Chair for Doll with Gold Leaf Finish
Superb French All-Bisque Mignonette with Jointed Elbows and Original Costume
Wonderful Early All-Bisque Polichinelle in Original Costume
Superb French All-Bisque Mignonette with Jointed Elbows and Original Costume
French Miniature Sleigh with Painted Cupid Scenes
French Bisque Bebe E.J. by Jumeau with Splendid Eyes,Size 8
Three Wonderful Dresses for Mignonettes
Two Miniature Leather Albums and a Bone Sewing Necessaire
Very Rare Early French Silk Pagoda-Shaped Parasol in French National Colors
French Leather Necessaire for Poupee with Toilette Articles
French Feathered Muff for Poupee in Original Box
French Bronze Three-Part Folding Screen with Enamel Scenes
Very Beautiful All-Bisque Mignonette for the French Market in Original Costume
French Patterned Silk Bebe Dress
French Grey Feathered Muff for Poupee and Moss Green Kidskin Gloves
Superb French Ivory Silk Satin Bonnet and Dress
Superb French White Woven Bonnet with Lace Trim
Beautiful Early Period French Bisque Portrait Bebe by Jumeau
Superb Antique Scottish Costume with Tam,Shoes and Pouch
Two Small Folklore Costumes
Example of the Rare German Bisque Art Character,151,by Simon and halbig
Art Character Brown-Eyed Boy,151,from Simon and Halbig's Rare 150 Character Series
German Bisque Pouting Character,6970,by Gebruder Heubach with Parade Uniform
Three Antique Doll Bonnets
Dear Petite French Brown-Complexioned Bebe by Jules Steiner in Original Costume
French Bisque Bebe Jumeau with Beautiful Brown Complexion,Size 1
Grand French Bisque Poupee,Size 11,by Jumeau in Lovely Antique Rose Silk Gown
Two Woven Straw Bonnets and a Bone-Handled Parasol
French Toilette Set in Original Box with Accessories
French Chaise a Porteur with Unique Decorations in Petite Size
All-Original All-Bisque Mignonette for the French Market with Rare Peach Shoes
Rare German Brown-Complexioned Bisque Character,7671,by Gebruder Heubach
Exceptional German Bisque Intaglio-Eye Character by Marseille in Superb Costume
Very Rare German Bisque Bonnet Doll with Glass Eyes by Gebruder Heubach
Rare German Bisque Character,8413,by Gebruder Heubach with Stuck-Out Tongue
German Bisque Character with Stuck-Out Tongue,8413,by Gebruder Heubach
A Wonderful Pair of German Factory-Original All-Bisque Dolls
Rare German All-Bisque Coquette with Swivel Head by Gebruder Heubach
Two American Schoenhut Toys
German Bisque Character
Wooden
German Bisque Baby with Original Basket and Stork Candy Container
Fine Early Two-Piece Baby Ensemble
Two Beautiful Antique Baby Gowns for Petite Dolls
Four Antique Silver Baby Rattles Including Rare Trumpet
German Bisque Crying Baby,Model 215,with Unique Tiny Glass Eyes
German Bisque
French Tin and Wooden Doll's Tub from Au Paradis des Enfants
Rare German Bisque Lady Doll,115,with Fancily Sculpted Hair and Bodice,by Kling
Pair,German Bisque Boy and Girl Figures with Superb Sculpting
Early Muslin Hoop and Five Corsets
Rare Early German Bisque Lady Doll with Detachable Hair Piece
Set of French Jewelry for Bebes in Original Box
A Trio of Fine Accessories for 19th Century Dolls
Teal Blue Silk and Woolen Coat Dress with Undergarments
Antique Bonnet with Purse and Leather Shoes
Woven Straw Bonnet with Aqua Silk Band and Bow
French Black Umbrella with Gloves and Hat Box
Superb Velvet Bonnet with Silk Fringe
Two Rare Mid-19th Century Doll Accessories
Five Antique Doll Purses of Various Styles Including Rare Reticule
Petite French Black-Complexioned Poupee
German Bisque Pouty Character,1488,by Simon and Halbig with Toddler Body
German Bisque Portrait of Soldier with Sculpted Helmet and Moustache
White Pique Sailor Suit and Cap
White Cotton/Linen Middy Dress with Sleeve Insignia
White Pique Boy's Suit
German Bisque Closed Mouth Character,1385,by Simon and Halbig
German Bisque Three-Faced Character Doll by Carl Bergner
Best White Dress with Bonnet,Enamel Watch and Fob
Pretty Sheer Muslin Party Dress and Bonnet
German Bisque Doll,119,by Heinrich Handwerck with Trunk and Costumes
Blue-Trimmed White Cotton Dress and Bonnet
Pretty Blue Cotton Dress and Cap
Sheer White Muslin Dress for Petite Child
Pair,French Bisque
Scottish Costume in Petite Size
Two French Purses and Riding Quirt for Poupee
French Red Velvet Bonnet and Red Leather Bebe Shoes
Beautiful German Bisque Closed Mouth Character, Model 128, by Simon & Halbig
Character,Model 111,by Simon and Halbig Likely for K*R's Art Character Series
An All-Original French Bisque Bebe R.R. by Jumeau in Original Costume
Extremely Rare Early German All-Bisque Kneeling Girl by Kestner in Large Size
Very Rare Large German All-Bisque Barefoot Girl by Kestner
Victorian Walnut Four Poster Doll Bed
Extraordinary German Bisque Lady,1388,by Simon and Halbig,in Largest Size 12
French Bebe Parasol with Carved Bone Handle and Original Box
Bisque Bebe Brevete by Leon Casimir Bru,Rare Size 6/0 with Signed Bru Shoes
Fine French Silk and Velvet Marquis Costume
Bisque Marquis Character,1303,by Simon and Halbig for the French Market
French Tulipwood Lady's Desk Known as
French Gilded Metal Miniature Double Inkwell and Seal
Early-19th Century Miniature Folio with Engravings and Original Slip-Case
Lovely French Bisque Brown-Eyed Bebe Bru with Rare Painted Teeth
Patterned Cotton Sateen Poupee Dress with Bone-Handled Parasol
French Diminutive White Pique Dress
Two 19th Century Miniature Trunks
Petite French Bisque Bebe,Series C,size 8/0 by Steiner for Au Nain Bleu
Large German All-Bisque Character with Pink Hair Bows by Gebruder Heubach
Smaller German Bisque Girl Companion to #244
Large German All-Bisque Girl with Blue Hair Bows by Gebruder Heubach
A Companion Smaller German All-Bisque Doll with Blue Hair Bows
Very Rare German Bisque
Extremely Rare German Bisque Googly by Gebruder Heubach in Large Size
19th Century Sewing Accessories
Bone-Handled Parasol in Original Box for Poupee
Unusual Carved Bone Egg and Bone Hat Stand
Doll's Gilt Locket on Chain and Bracelet Watch
Three Petite Doll Accessories
Bisque Bebe by Leon Casimir Bru in Extremely Rare Size 0,with Signed Bru Shoes
French
Extremely Rare Exhibition-Size 13 German Bisque Character by Gebruder Heubach
Rare and Delightful German Bisque
The Companion German Bisque
Rare German Bisque Character
German All-Bisque Glass-Eyed
German All-Bisque Glass-eyed
Rare German Bisque Doll
Extremely Rare German Bisque Art Character,1305 Model,by Simon and Halbig
German Brown-Complexioned Bisque Character,1358,by Simon and Halbig
Three Beautiful 19th Century Doll Bonnets
Three Very Fine 19th Century Antique Bonnets
Early Sonneberg Bisque Miniature Doll with Dog and Extra Gown
French Bisque Bebe Jumeau,Size 1,with Superb Bonnet and Signed Jumeau Shoes
French Wooden Doll Chair
Turquoise Beaded Jewelry for Bebe Jumeau
Gilded Metal Bee Medallion
French Bebe's Watch with Turquoise Enamel Back
Set of Richly Jeweled Doll Necklace,Bracelet and Watch with Butterfly Brooch
Rare 19th Century Miniature
Petite 9
Splendid Grand-Size French Bisque Bebe Steiner,Figure C,with Fine Early Costume
Exceptionally Rare French Bisque Bebe Steiner,Figure C,in Tiny Size 0
Beautiful Large German All-Bisque Doll with Rare Jointed Knees
French Wooden Doll Chair
Gorgeous Early Model French Bebe by Rabery and Delphieu,Petite Size 6/0
Rare Large German Bisque Glass-Eyed Character,8548 by Gebruder Heubach
Two Woolen Doll Dresses
Sienna Wool Coat Dress
Brown Woolen and Plaid Woolen Dress
Boy's Velvet and Silk Costume with Matching Cap and Shoes
Embroidered Linen Jacket with Fancy Bonnet and Parasol
Wonderful 19th Century Trunk with Original Chicago Label
All-Original German Bisque Baby Bo-Kaye Designed by Joseph Kallus
German Bisque Art Character,Model 214,by Bawo and Dotter as Troubadour
German Bisque Character,2033,Known as
Rarest of the German All-Bisque Bye-lo Models
Three German All-Bisque Bye-Lo Action Babies
German Iron Baby Crib by Maerklin
Unique German Bisque Character,the Double-Face Bye-lo
Rare German Brown-Complexioned Bye-Lo Baby
Delightful German Bisque Toddler,1410,Baby Bo Kaye,Designed by Joseph Kallus
Embroidered Baby Dress and Bonnet
Very Rare German Bisque Smiling Bye-lo with Painted Eyes
Rare German Bisque Laughing Bye-lo with Glass Eyes
Model of the Rare German Bisque Fly-Lo Designed by Grace Storey Putnam
German All-Bisque Baby in Original Layette Basket
German All-Bisque Baby in Superb Presentation Layette
Bisque Portrait Doll designed by Prominent American Sculptor Helen Webster Jensen
Beautiful French Bisque Bebe E.J. by Jumeau with Splendid Eyes
French Bronze Depicting Monkey by Sculptor Van Rozen
Portrait Doll by Van Rozen with Brown Complexion and Superb Marquis Costume
Superb French Maitrise Model Encoignure with Chinoiserie Decorations
Blue Cotton Twill Factory-Original Dress and Bonnet
Blue Cotton Sateen Factory-Original Dress
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Pair of French Bisque Art Characters,Nenette and Rintintin,designed by Poulbot

Pair of French Bisque Art Characters,Nenette and Rintintin,designed by Poulbot

Lot #343

14" (36 cm.) Each has bisque socket head with highly-characterized facial expression depicting a gaunt-faced child with well-defined cheek and temple bones,small dark glass inset eyes with deeply-sculpted eye sockets,sculpted heavy lids and creases under the eyes,ombre-tinted eye shadow,tiny nose with upturned tip,closed mouth with extended center line,original carrot-red mohair wig,paper mache body with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 239 Paris (incised,and incised signature Poulbot). Comments: the pair of dolls,named Nenette and Rintintin (which were the special names that Poulbot and his wife had for each other) were designed by Poulbot and created by SFBJ; they were offered for sale in Paris department stores for two seasons only,1914 and 1915,in an effort to arouse support for the war-orphans of Montmartre. Other French artists,including Albert Marque,were also involved in projects to encourage and support French culture. Value Points: the rare dolls are especially notable to find in their original pair; this example with flawless beautifully-painted bisque,original wigs,original bodies distinctive for this doll,and original factory costumes; a glass-framed wooden display case is included. The dolls have a poignant historical social basis,a touching personal story concerning Poulbot whose only child was adopted the year that the dolls were made,and are truly works of art.

 
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