A Matter of Circumstance

A Matter of Circumstance

Saturday, October 17, 2015  |  11:00 AM Pacific
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A Matter of Circumstance

A Matter of Circumstance

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A Fine Catalogued Antique Doll Auction, October 17, 2015 in Phoenix at the Arizona Biltmore

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French Wooden Psyche Mirror for Poupee 300/500

Lot # 176 (Sale Order: 176 of 303)      

10" (25 cm.) Of fine mahogany, the arched mirror with pencil-stripe inlay on the frame is supported by fancily carved brackets with hinge allowing the mirror to tilt forward or backward. Of very fine workmanship and woods. Excellent condition. French, circa 1875....more

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Antique Blue Silk Matador Costume for Petite Doll 300/500

Lot # 177 (Sale Order: 177 of 303)      

To fit slender-bodied doll about 11" - 13". Of royal blue silk with lavish gilt thread embroidery and white silk floss fringe, the set comprises pants, vest, shirt front, jacket with wide collar, along with an ivory satin cape with colorful embroideries, and a black lambswool cap. Generally excellent. Late 19th century....more

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Beautiful French Bisque Poupee with Cobalt Blue Eyes 2200/2800

Lot # 178 (Sale Order: 178 of 303)      

17" (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, large cobalt blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, delicately feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with pale accented lips, ears pierced into head, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid gusset jointed body with stitched and separated fingers, pretty antique costume, bonnet, undergarments, and leather slippers. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1865. Value Points: especially beautiful poupee with splendid large eyes contrasting the delicate expression....more

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French Bisque Smiling Wooden-Bodied Poupee, Leon Casimir Bru, Unusual Expression 3500/4500

Lot # 179 (Sale Order: 179 of 303)      

18" (46 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-lined bisque shoulder plate with especially full throat and cheeks, blue glass inset eyes with very thick dark eyeliner, painted dark curly lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with impressed laughter lines at lip corners, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French wooden fully articulated poupee body with dowel jointing at shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees and ankles, swivel waist, antique velvet costume and woven bonnet, leather boots. Condition: generally excellent, body is appropriately sized and of the era, albeit not the deposed Bru model. Marks: G. Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1870. Value Points: outstanding beauty of the smiling poupee with distinctive expression achieved by very full cheeks and chin, fully articulated wooden body....more

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French Bisque Bebe by Leon Casimir Bru, Painted Teeth and Beautiful Antique Costume 10,000/14,000

Lot # 180 (Sale Order: 180 of 303)      

24" (61 cm.) Pressed bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate with modeled bosom and shoulder blades, very full cheeks, large blue glass enamel inset eyes with spiral threading and pronounced black pupils, thick dark eyeliner, painted dark curly lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and accented lips, pierced ears, plump kid bebe body with gusset jointing at hips and knees, bisque lower arms and hands. Condition: generally excellent, left baby finger broken at knuckle. Marks: (circle dot symbol) Depose (front shoulder plate) 8. Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, his early bebe, circa 1880. Value Points: especially fine and pronounced character-like features, very full cheeks, beautiful eye shadow and eyeliner enhance the gorgeous eyes, original sturdy body and exquisitely sculpted hands, lovely antique whitewear costume with ruffled frou-frou bonnet, undergarments, and French leather shoes....more

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Rare German Bisque Exhibition Mechanical "Hilda" in Presentation Basket 3500/4500

Lot # 181 (Sale Order: 181 of 303)      

24" (61 cm.) A bisque baby with brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, dark eyeliner, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, two porcelain teeth, shaded lips, brunette wig, and composition baby body is resting in a wicker baby basket whose lavish blankets disguise a mechanical device that is attached under the doll. When activated, the doll turns its head from side to side and wave its arms, Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Q made in Germany 20 Germany JDK 1914./ c. Hilda Ges Gesch N 1070 Comments: Kestner,circa 1920, the life-size rare baby was incorporated into a store display, likely in a luxury baby boutique considering the deluxe nature of the doll model, and the lavish antique costume being worn. Value Points: very rare mechanical presentation of the beloved model, likely one of a kind....more

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German Bisque Character Baby Known as "Baby Jean" by Kestner 500/700

Lot # 182 (Sale Order: 182 of 303)      

14" (36 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head with painted blonde baby hair, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, open mouth, shaded and accented lips, two porcelain upper teeth, tongue, composition bent limb baby body. Condition: generally excellent, faint old hairline at the back lower neck. Marks: JDK made in Germany 11. Comments: Kestner, circa 1915, the model is known as Baby Jean. Value Points: fine artistic painting is enhanced by deeply impressed laughter crinkles and cheek dimples, original body and body finish....more

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German Bisque Character, 1296, by Franz Schmidt in Superb Costume and Bunting 900/1300

Lot # 183 (Sale Order: 183 of 303)      

16" (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lower lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, shaded and accented lips, two porcelain teeth, tongue, brunette mohair wig, composition five-piece baby body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F.S. & C. Simon & Halbig 1296 Germany 40. Comments: Franz Schmidt, circa 1915. Value Points: the delicately featured character baby is wearing superb lace and silk ribbon gown with matching bonnet, and is resting in a matching lace bunting with padded pillow and aqua silk banding....more

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An All-Original German Bisque Child, 119 by Heinrich Handwerck 800/1100

Lot # 184 (Sale Order: 184 of 303)      

28" (71 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, dark painted eyeliner, painted curly lashes, brush-stroked brows, open mouth, outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 119-13 Handwerck 5 Germany (head) Heinrich Handwerck Germany (body). Comments: Handwerck, circa 1910. Value Points: superb all-original condition of the classic dolly model with finest bisque, original soft mohair curls, original signed body and body finish, lavish antique costume, and bonnet....more

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Rare Sculpted Earthenware Santibelli under Original Glass Dome 600/900

Lot # 185 (Sale Order: 185 of 303)      

14" (36 cm.) The earthenware figurine with richly painted finish in pastels and gold leaf depicts woman holding a seated child, with two small children posed at her feet, mounted on original colorful base, and presented on a wooden base under glass dome. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, Santibelli figurine, the artisan presentations were indigenous to the Provence area, early 1800s, with themes ranging from patriotic to religious, occupational, or decorative. Value Points: very rare artisanal work in perfectly preserved original condition; included is a book, Santibellis, detailing the history of these rarely noted objects....more

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French Silk and Tinsel Floral Wreath under Glass Dome 200/400

Lot # 186 (Sale Order: 186 of 303)      

15" (38 cm.) Arranged on an oval ebony wooden base under a blown glass dome is an arched arrangement of white silk flowers set in a garland of gilded leaves, centering a porcelain figure with gilt accents. Generally excellent. French, circa 1890....more

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An Exceptional French Globe de Mariage with Elaborately Arranged Silver Crown and Jewelry 800/1200

Lot # 187 (Sale Order: 187 of 303)      

21" (53 cm.) Arranged on an oval ebony wooden base under a blown glass dome is a classic French gilded metal wedding presentation, featuring mirrored back with painted blue bird, pink satin tufted cushion for holding wedding memorabilia, and elaborate gilt ormolu symbols of lovebirds and sheaths of wheat. Resting upon the presentation cushion is an extraordinary silver tinsel bouquet with elaborate fringe, symbols, and accents, so profuse as to actually hide the cushion and mirrored back. Generally excellent. French, circa 1890....more

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French Bisque Brown-Eyed Bebe by Leon Casimir Bru with Original Signed Bru Shoes 11,000/15,000

Lot # 188 (Sale Order: 188 of 303)      

16" (41 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate with modeled bosom and shoulder blades, large brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner encircles the eye cut, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and accented lips, dimpled chin, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid bebe body with slender torso, Chevrot hinged hips, wooden lower legs, kid over metal upper arms, bisque forearms, separately sculpted fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bru Jne 4 (head and shoulder plate) (original Bru paper label on torso). Comments: Bru, circa 1887. Value Points: very pretty wide-eyed Bru bebe has excellent bisque, original body and body finish, perfect hands, antique dress which may be original, straw bonnet, undergarments, leather shoes with decorative buckles signed "Bru Jne Paris 4". The doll was featured in Fabulous French Bebe by Mildred Seeley, and is ex-collection of Mildred Seeley....more

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19th Century Silk and Velvet Child's Dress 400/600

Lot # 189 (Sale Order: 189 of 303)      

To fit child about 7 or 8 years old. Of patterned ivory silk, faux jacket with coral silk faille bodice and pleated skirt, the dress is trimmed with generously gathered lace ruffles edging the jacket and cuffs, and with black velvet bows at bodice, cuffs and waist. Very good, some light frailty of silk at shoulders. Circa 1880....more

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French Domed Arrangement of Waxed Fruits 400/500

Lot # 190 (Sale Order: 190 of 303)      

19" (48 cm.) A tall glass dome resting on ebony wooden base encloses a woven basket filled lavishly with painted and waxed paper mache fruits including pears, purple grapes, green grapes, and cherries. Excellent condition. French, circa 1875....more

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Very Beautiful Solemn-Faced French Bisque Bebe "H" by Aristide Halopeau 24,000/29,000

Lot # 191 (Sale Order: 191 of 303)      

19" (48 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head with very delicately blushed plump cheeks, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accent dots at eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the very full 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: 2 H. Comments: Aristide Halopeau, circa 1880, the unique bebe facial model was commissioned by Halopeau, and decorated for him at the Frayon porcelain firm by the noted Parisian artist, Barnard; only one bebe model was ever offered by Halopeau and few examples were ever made. Value Points: gorgeous doe-eyed bebe with very full sensuous lips enhanced by exquisite painting, original body and body finish, lovely antique rose and lace costume, undergarments, socks, shoes, and fancy silk and lace bonnet....more

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Early Carved Wooden Articulated Doll with Superb Early Costume 900/1300

Lot # 192 (Sale Order: 192 of 303)      

17" (43 cm.) All-carved wood with oval head and elongated throat, carved definition of ears, painted complexion with enamel upper-glancing eyes, outlined eye sockets with painted upper lashes, brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, wig, shapely torso, dowel jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees. Condition: good, original finish albeit rubbed and faded. Comments: late 1700s, Southern Germany or Italian. Value Points: the fully articulated doll wears fine early costume with gilt gadroon trim....more

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American Doll's Tiger Maple Rope Bed with Quilt 400/600

Lot # 193 (Sale Order: 193 of 303)      

13" (33 cm.) l. 11" h. Of finely figured tiger maple, the high poster rope bed is fitted with early bedding and covered by early handmade pieced quilt. Generally excellent. American, circa 1875....more

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Early American Wooden Stump Doll with Original Gown and Cradle 500/800

Lot # 194 (Sale Order: 194 of 303)      

6" (15 cm.) doll. 13" l. cradle. A simply carved wooden head with attached dowel torso has remnants of original painted complexion and hair, albeit is most rubbed to original wood, and without carved definition of features, with simple hand-stitched homespun gown, and resting in original hooded wooden cradle with original painted red finish. In well-played with, as-found, condition. American, early 1800s....more

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German Carved Wooden Artist Mannequin with Fourteen-Point Articulation 1100/1500

Lot # 195 (Sale Order: 195 of 303)      

20" (51 cm.) All-carved wood doll with solid domed head with both swiveling and nodding at the neck, painted brown hair with feathering around the face, painted and sculpted facial features, deeply set eye sockets with blue painted side-glancing eyes, painted lashes and brows, strong masculine nose, closed mouth with shaded lips, sculpted ears, dowel articulation at shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees and ankles, with defined fingers, toes and nails, and with ball-swivel waist. Condition: structurally excellent, some light rubs on painted complexion with possible very minor early touch-up. Comments: Germany, the artist mannequin dolls appeared in wholesale catalogs of the early 1800s, and later served as the inspiration to Leon Casimir Bru for his wooden-bodied Bru poupee, especially concerning the ball-swivel waist. Value Points: compelling early doll with artistic painting, elaborate articulation....more

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18th Century Continental Carved Wooden Marionette with Glass Eyes 1500/2500

Lot # 196 (Sale Order: 196 of 303)      

25" (64 cm.) Carved wooden socket head with very deeply defined facial features, painted black complexion and hair, black glass inset eyes with defined brows and lips, deeply sculpted short curly hair, loosely attached (puppet style) to wooden torso with all-wooden limbs excepting cloth upper arms and knees, and with wire jointing allowing easy manipulation of the figure, partial original costume. Condition: very good, original finish. Comments: Late 1700s, with early period leg rod and head loop construction, designed for use in marionette theatre or as parade marionette. The object appeared in the exhibition "Dolls - Gifts of Love 1700-1930" at the Talbot County Historical Museum. Value Points: rare early historical object with superb carving and original finish....more

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Beautiful Grand-Sized German Bisque Child by Heinrich Handwerck with Folklore Costume 1100/1500

Lot # 197 (Sale Order: 197 of 303)      

36" (91 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, modeling detail of brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, accented lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Germany Heinrich Handwerck Halbig 8 (head and body). Comments: Handwerck, circa 1910. Value Points: especially beautiful grand-sized child with extra modeling details, original wig, body, body finish, and beautiful antique folklore costume with matching cap having vibrantly embroidered flowers....more

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Early Furnished Kitchen with Original Painted Furnishings from Legoland Museum 4500/6500

Lot # 198 (Sale Order: 198 of 303)      

49"w. x 17"h. x 21"w. A wooden-framed two room kitchen comprises the cooking room and the pantry or breakfast room, has original painted blue/white patterned wainscot, black and white checkered floor, and original furnishings, including 18"w. hanging plate rack, corner cupboard with two paneled doors, another corner cupboard with 2 doors, 3 drawers and set-back shelves with shaped edging, 14"w. cupboard with 2 upper glass doors, 2 work tables, bench, butcher table, and faux-brick stove with built-in center chimney. Equipment and utensils include an unusual wooden figural boot scraper; voluminous pewter or metal such as tankards, oil lamp, molds, milk cans, candlesticks, bowl, plates, and covered tureen; treenware such as Scandinavian ladle, bucket and plates; as well as copper pots, pans, molds, tea kettle, wooden-handled steamer; other utensils such as iron cleaner with ornately shaped upper edge, funnel, tongs, slaw cutter, 8-mold muffin pan, porcelain jugs, and various pattern glass serving dishes. Germany, circa 1875. Ex-collection Legoland Museum of Antique Dolls and Toys....more

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German Black-Complexioned Bisque Character, 1358, by Simon and Halbig 2500/3500

Lot # 199 (Sale Order: 199 of 303)      

14" (36 cm.) Bisque socket head with rich ebony black complexion, brown glass sleep eyes, black painted lashes, black brush-stroked brows with glazed highlights, open mouth with very full lips in delicate coral shade, four tiny porcelain teeth, pierced ears, black mohair wig, black composition and wooden ball-jointed body, burgundy velvet antique costume, shoes, and socks. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1358 Simon & Halbig S&H Germany 4. Comments: Simon and Halbig from their rare 1300 art character series, circa 1900. Value Points: beautiful flawless complexion with fine matte finish, artistic painting of lips....more

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German Bisque Glass-Eyed Lady Doll with Fancy Hair Ornaments and Necklace 1100/1600

Lot # 200 (Sale Order: 200 of 303)      

19" (48 cm.) Bisque shoulder head of adult lady with blonde sculpted hair drawn from face into looped and arranged curls, black sculpted barrette with gilt accents, sculpted pierced ears, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, sculpted black necklace with brooch, kid gusset-jointed body, bisque forearms, fine antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870, attributed to Alt, Beck and Gottschalk. Value Points: rarity factors include glass eyes, fancy coiffure with hair ornaments, sculpted necklace....more

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