"Bread & Roses" Marquis Doll Auction | July 26
Tuesday, July 26, 2016 | 11:00 AM Eastern
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"Bread & Roses" Marquis Doll Auction | July 26
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The Ursula Brecht collection of 300 rare dolls, French dolls, Lenci dolls from author, Nancy Lazenby, dollhouse rooms from the Büktas Collection and more. July 26 at The Mayflower, Washington DC.
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French Bisque Bebe by Leon Casimir Bru with Original Costume and Signed Bru Shoes 15,000/21,000
Lot # 26 (Sale Order: 26 of 440)
18" (46 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate with modeled bosom and shoulder blades, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, brush-stroked brows with feathered details, mauve blushed eye shadow, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with tiny defined tongue tip, outlined heart-shaped upper lip, dimpled philtrum and chin, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, slender kid bebe body, Chevrot hinged hips, wooden lower legs, kid-over-wooden upper arms, bisque forearms with separately-sculpted hands. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bru Jne 6 (head and shoulders) Bebe Bru Bte SGDG (original paper label on chest). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1884. Value Points: superb example from the Golden Age of Bru, with finest bisque, sculpting and painting, very sturdy and fresh original body, perfect hands, and wearing original rose silk dress and bonnet, undergarments, stockings, and leather shoes with silver buckles marked "Bru Jne Paris 6".
French Bisque Bebe by Leon Casimir Bru with Original Costume and Signed Bru Shoes 17,000/25,000
Lot # 27 (Sale Order: 27 of 440)
22" (56 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate with sculpted bosom and shoulder blades, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes with darker blue outer irises, pronounced thick black eyeliner, painted curly lashes, slightly-modeled brush-stroked brows with feathering, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with well-defined tongue tip between the outlined lips, impressed dimples at philtrum and chin, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, kid bebe body with gusset-jointing at hips and knees, kid-over-wooden upper arms, bisque forearms with separately-sculpted fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bru Jne 8 (head and shoulder plate). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1882. Value Points: an especially beautiful Bru bebe especially of painting of eyes and mouth, finest bisque and painting, original very sturdy body, perfect bisque hands, wearing original coral silk dress, with undergarments, ruffled bonnet, and leather shoes signed "Bru Jne Paris".
Early 19th Century Valentine Shadowbox 500/800
Lot # 28 (Sale Order: 28 of 440)
13" (33 cm.) x 13". A deeply-set boxed arrangement with gilt frame, protected under fine old glass displays, two wax dolls, man and woman, in an elaborately-arranged bower with flowers and birds created of traganth, shells and paper mache. The fantastical arrangement was created as a commemorative "valentine" for a notable occasion. Good condition, some typical age wear. Early 1800s, probably French.
French Mechanical Goat Cart by Theroude with Carved Wooden Man and Woman 2500/3500
Lot # 29 (Sale Order: 29 of 440)
16" (41 cm.) l. A woven cart with four metal-spoked wheels has double facing seating and is upholstered with tufted and pleated coral silk; the cart is being pulled by a paper mache goat with thick brown/cream fur cover, horns, ears, and hinged legs; and hidden beneath the carriage is a simple mechanism which, when wound, causes the goat to "walk" forward, thus pulling the carriage forward. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, Theroude, circa 1860. Value Points: rare early toy with fine luxury details, and including two carved wooden dolls depicting man and woman, having thick gesso-sculpted facial features and hair, painted features, wooden articulated arms and legs with dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, and each wearing original costume.
Early Boxed Paper Doll "The English Doll" 300/500
Lot # 29.1 (Sale Order: 30 of 440)
10" (25 cm.) x 6 1/2". The 7" paper doll owns seven costumes, each designed with integral activities (with one, holding a doll; with another having her dog alongside, for examples), along with five bonnets or differing coiffures. The set is preserved in original box labeled "The New English Doll" (and in three additional languages to also serve the German, French and Spanish markets). A luxury toy as indicated by the touches of enhancing varnish on cover engraving and costumes. Good condition with some play wear.
18th Century English Wooden Doll with Fine Original Costume and Provenance 12,000/16,000
Lot # 30 (Sale Order: 31 of 440)
18" (46 cm.) One-piece wooden head and torso, egg-shaped head, flat-back, painted complexion and facial features, black enamel eyes, "dot" lashes, single stroke brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, tiny closed mouth, rosy cheeks, black beauty spot, original brunette human hair wig in tiny ringlets, cloth upper arms, wooden lower arms, simplistically-carved upper legs, dowel-jointing at hips and knees, shapely legs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: English, late 18th century. Value Points: the doll has well-preserved original costume including blue silk quilted petticoat, separate coin pockets, hand-stitched stays, three undergarments, blouse with embroidered collar, ruffled bonnet, apron, transfer-printed robe with exotic bird design, and an early ink-script paper note indicating "this doll belonged to Mary Wilson, Tranby Croft 1772".
French Bisque Poupee by Adelaide Huret, Elegant Costume and Signed Huret Shoes 12,000/16,000
Lot # 31 (Sale Order: 32 of 440)
17" (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, very plump face with defined double chin, painted facial features, painted blue eyes with darker blue iris rims and decorative glaze at the lower edge, heavily modeled eyelids, black upper eyeliner, painted lashes, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, blushed cheeks, unpierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, all-wooden body with dowel-jointing at the shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, defined fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Huret (kid collarette with original medallion stamp). Comments: Adelaide Huret, circa 1860, with 1867 wooden body having original Huret stamp which indicates 1867-era restoration at the Huret studios. Value Points: especially beautiful Huret poupee with swivel head, beautifully-painted features and complexion, articulated wooden body, antique blue velvet suit, matching bonnet, undergarments, and with accessories including tiny beaded bag, beaded floral bouquet, decorative watch, and leather boots signed "Huret a Paris".
English Wedgwood Miniature Wash Bowl and Pitcher 200/400
Lot # 32 (Sale Order: 33 of 440)
4" (10 cm.) Of creamy softpaste, the wash bowl and pitcher are decorated with pastel floral designs and with green borders. Signed Groups Wedgwood Etruria England with impressed numbers. Excellent condition. Late 19th century.
French Rosewood Cabinet with Bronze Mounts and Marble Top 1200/1800
Lot # 33 (Sale Order: 34 of 440)
10" (25 cm.) h. 12" l. The solid wooden two drawer chest has rosewood veneers bordered with checkerboard banding, bombe-shaped sides and front, and arched apron, with onyx marble top and with very elaborate bronze mounts and drawer pulls. Excellent condition. French, late 19th century, especially fine luxury detail of ornamentation and trim.
French Bisque Poupee by Adelaide Huret, Antique Costume and Signed Huret Shoes 9000/13,000
Lot # 34 (Sale Order: 35 of 440)
17" (43 cm.) Bisque shoulder head, very plump face and throat, painted facial features, painted blue eyes with darker blue iris rims and decorative glaze at the lower edge, heavily modeled eyelids, black upper eyeliner, painted lashes, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, unpierced ears, brunette human hair over cork pate, all-wooden body with dowel-jointing at the shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees and ankles, swivel waist, defined fingers. Condition: generally excellent, paint wear to body finish. Marks: Huret (kid collarette with original medallion stamp). Comments: Adelaide Huret, circa 1860, with 1867 wooden body having original Huret stamp which indicates 1867-era restoration at the Huret studios. Value Points: very delicate pale complexion complemented by dreamy eyelids, finest quality of bisque, fully-articulated wooden body allowing infinite posing, wearing antique costume of mauve faille with black Alencon lace, undergarments, beadwork purse, fancy bonnet, amethyst brooch, and leather boots signed "Huret a Paris".
French Paper Mache Pull Toy Bull Dog with Growler and Glass Eyes 1200/1800
Lot # 35 (Sale Order: 36 of 440)
16" (41 cm.) The paper mache bull dog has rough-textured painted finish in cream and black, with up standing ears, painted nose, hinged jaw with painted and sculpted teeth, leather diamond-point collar, hidden wheels under feet, and metal link chain. When pulled along, his mouth opens and closes, displaying a ferocious expression, and he growls in a menacing manner. Generally excellent. French, circa 1885.
French Bisque Bebe, Series C, by Jules Steiner with Lovely Antique Costume 3800/4500
Lot # 36 (Sale Order: 37 of 440)
14" (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes with "dot" highlights, rose blushed eye shadow, brush-fringed brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined shaded lips, pierced ears, auburn mohair wig over Steiner pate, French composition fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sie C 0. (incised) J. Steiner Bourgouin Bte SGDG (red lettering on rim). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1884. Value Points: lovely shy-faced bebe with beautiful blush detail, original body and body finish, antique cutwork dress, undergarments, pantalets, woven stockings, leather shoes signed "Paris Bebe 4", bonnet, and carrying a little all-bisque doll with blue glass eyes, closed mouth, and antique costume.
French Musical Automaton "Pierrot Serenading the Crescent Moon" by Lambert 20,000/30,000
Lot # 37 (Sale Order: 38 of 440)
21" (53 cm.) A slender-bodied paper-mache Pierrot with painted white complexion and clown decorations, brown glass eyes, open mouth, and brunette wig is posed seated on the tip of a crescent moon, holding a wooden mandolin and wearing original costume comprising silk jacket and shirt, ruffled collar, fitted knit leggings and pointed blue slippers. The moon has a sculpted profile of moon face, with brown glass eye and an open mouth with hinged jaw. The arrangement is set upon a foundation of paper-mache clouds which open at the back for access to the music and mechanical movements. Condition: generally excellent, music and mechanism function well. Comments: Leopold Lambert, circa 1890. The amusing automaton, named "Aubade a la Lune" (Ballad to the Moon) had first been created by Vichy about 1885 when his workshop was under the direction of Leopold Lambert. Lambert later left Vichy, formed his own automaton studio, and created this nearly identical version of "Aubade a la Lune". Vichy sued for counterfeiting, but the Tribunal held that he had not filed his design in a timely manner, and Lambert won the case. The story of the lawsuit is told in The Encyclopedia of French Dolls by Theimer, pp 334-338. Value Points: very rare and delightful automaton with six animations and two tunes "Le Derby Galop" and "La Valse des Chefines (?)". When wound, music plays, Pierrot nods and turns his head while strumming the lute, then sassily sticks out his tongue at the moon; the moon cheerily responds by winking his eye and opening and closing his mouth. The piece combines two of the most popular and evocative symbols of French 19th century popular culture, Pierrot and the moon, into a single scene where they appear to be communicating.
Petite French Bisque Block Letter Bebe by Gaultier, with Wonderful Accessories 4500/6500
Lot # 38 (Sale Order: 39 of 440)
12" (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with well-defined heart-shaped upper lip, outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette hand-tied human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, well costumed in velvet and silk dress and bonnet, undergarments, burgundy socks, leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F. 5 G, Comments: Gaultier, circa 1882. Value Points: beautifully-painted features on the petite bebe who is accompanied by a miniature toy Cavalier King Charles spaniel, and a beaded basket containing three small all-bisque dolls.
All-Original French Mechanical Cyclist in Rare Grand Size and with Portrait Face by Vichy 6500/8500
Lot # 39 (Sale Order: 40 of 440)
16" (41 cm.) A cast metal tricycle with unusual curved wheel spokes has a fancily curved front design, bone-tipped handle grips, with original red and gold finish, and brass framed lantern. Seated upon the tricycle is a bisque-headed doll with oval-shaped face, blue glass eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accent line, blonde mohair wig, carton torso, wire upper arms and legs, paper mache boots, carved wooden hands, wearing original silk and black velvet costume with matching velvet toque and lorgnette. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: attributed to Vichy, circa 1870, a mechanism is hidden beneath the rider, and when wound, the tricycle propels forward and in circles while the rider turns her head, arms and appears to "pedal". Value Points: luxury all-original toy is beautifully-preserved, in rare grand size, and having superb portrait like face.
Petite French Mechanical Cyclist with Original Costume by Vichy 4500/6500
Lot # 40 (Sale Order: 41 of 440)
12" (30 cm.) Seated upon a cast metal tricycle with spoked wheels, bone-tipped handle grips, and original red and gold finish is a bisque-headed doll with blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accent line, blonde mohair wig, carton torso, wire upper arms and legs, paper mache boots, carved wooden hands, in original silk and black velvet costume with matching bonnet. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: attributed to Vichy, circa 1870, a mechanism hidden beneath the rider, causes the tricycle to propel forward and in circles while the rider turns her head, arms and appears to "pedal". Value Points: having beautiful face, the petite variation of the beloved toy wears her totally original costume, and functions well.
Superb All-Original French Musical Automaton "Moorish Harpist" by Vichy 12,000/17,000
Lot # 41 (Sale Order: 42 of 440)
30" (76 cm.) Seated upon a wooden taboret that is decorated with inset "jewels" of various colors is a paper mache woman with rich brown complexion, brown glass eyes, finely sculpted facial features, open mouth with row of teeth, black mohair wig, carton torso with shapely female form, elegantly posed slender legs crossed at her knees, and paper mache lower arms with fingers posed to pluck the harp which she holds. The mechanism and music are hidden beneath the taboret seat and are activated by winding key and lever at the taboret side. Condition: generally excellent, original overall with some craquelure on finish of legs, music and mechanism function well. Comments: Vichy, circa 1867, when wound, music plays, and she turns her head as though in time to the music, blinks her eyes open and closed, and plucks the strings of the harp. The automaton was presented in the Vichy catalog as "Harpiste Mauresque" and was likely part of the series presented at the 1867 Paris International Exposition, designed to appeal to traveling international aristocracy. Value Points: rare automaton whose luxury details include finely decorated taboret, well-crafted original wooden harp with figural lady's head on frame, original costume of rich silks and tapestry, elaborate gold and turquoise jewelry and hair ornaments, and with beautiful refined movements and music.
French Brown-Complexioned Bisque Bebe by Leon Casimir Bru in Original Costume 14,000/21,000
Lot # 42 (Sale Order: 43 of 440)
16" (41 cm.) Bisque swivel head with golden-brown ("cafe-au-lait") complexion, on kid-edged matching bisque shoulder plate, dark brown paperweight glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, black painted curly lashes, black brush-stroked and feathered brows with decorative glaze, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with heart-shaped upper lip, pierced ears, black fleecy wig over cork pate, plump kid bebe body with gusset-jointing at hips and knees, brown-complexioned bisque lower arms and hands. Condition: generally excellent, body very sturdy. Marks: (circle/dot symbol at back of head) 5 (shoulder plate). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1880. Value Points: extremely rare model whose exceptional quality of gleaming complexion is enhanced by highly-defined sculpting especially around the eyes, original sturdy body, perfect hands, and wearing original silk dress, and antique undergarments, woven stockings, leather shoes, enamel watch and fob, and velvet bonnet.
French Bisque Poupee with Rare Body Style and Fine Early Costume 4000/6500
Lot # 43 (Sale Order: 44 of 440)
17" (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, blue glass spiral-threaded eyes, thick dark eyeliner, delicately-painted lashes and brows, mauve-blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils, closed mouth with pale outlined lips, ears pierced into head, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, stretched-kid-over wooden torso, lower legs and upper arms, "baggy" kid upper legs over wooden forms, bisque forearms and hands. Condition: generally excellent, one finger broken at knuckle. Comments: French, circa 1867, the doll was presented in luxury Parisian doll shops including that of Terrene. Value Points: beautiful doll with rare body style, wearing fine antique costume of ice blue silk skirt with demi-train, fitted matching hip-length jacket with patterned silk faille, leather boots with signature, undergarments, woven reticule, and with earrings and decorative hair comb.
Early German Bisque Doll by Simon and Halbig with Rare Body 2200/2800
Lot # 44 (Sale Order: 45 of 440)
15" (38 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, bright blue inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, ears pierced into head, brunette hand-tied human hair wig, stretched kid over wooden body with bisque forearms, dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, and with swivel waist, antique undergarments included. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1880. Value Points: lovely face and complexion, rare body with unusual swivel waist feature. Included is antique cane-seat wooden chair.
German Bisque Doll with Articulated Twill/Wooden Body by Simon and Halbig 1800/2500
Lot # 45 (Sale Order: 46 of 440)
11" (28 cm.) Bisque socket head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, blue glass inset eyes, dark upper eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, twill-over-wooden body, bisque lower arms, dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1880, the doll varies from #46 which has a solid dome head and bisque lower limbs. Value Points: rare and beautiful doll with lovely complexion, original wig, wearing fine antique gown and undergarments, and with (frail) silk parasol with bone handle.
German Bisque Twill-Bodied Early Bisque Doll by Simon and Halbig 1800/2500
Lot # 46 (Sale Order: 47 of 440)
10" (25 cm.) Solid domed bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, dark painted upper eyeliner, painted lashes and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig, stretched-twill over wooden body with bisque forearms and lower legs, jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees. Condition: generally excellent, flake on underside of left foot. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1880. Value Points: especially beautiful gentle expression, finest bisque, rare body, original costume.
Gorgeous French Bisque Bebe A.T. by Thuillier with Superb Costume 20,000/27,000
Lot # 47 (Sale Order: 48 of 440)
23" (58 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump cheeks, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked and multi-feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined lips, heart-shaped upper lip, pierced ears, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, blonde hand-tied human hair wig over cork pate. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: A. 10 T. Comments: Andre Thuillier, circa 1885. Value Points: gorgeous example of the rare bebe with enthralling expression and eyes enhanced by finest painting of features and complexion, original body and body finish, fine antique rose silk and lace dress, lace and silk bonnet with frou-frou ruffles, undergarments (including original muslin chemise, see detail photo), knit stockings, rose silk shoes signed Bebe Jumeau Depose 10, and with fine beadwork reticule. The doll was featured on the cover of Ursula Brecht's book, Precious Dolls, of which a copy of the book is included.
German All-Bisque Mignonette with Especially Beautiful Expression 1100/1500
Lot # 48 (Sale Order: 49 of 440)
7" (18 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, delicately-painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted blue socks and black one-strap heeled shoes, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, attributed to Simon and Halbig, circa 1885, Value Points: the larger all-bisque has especially beautiful gentle expression, finest bisque.
Most Endearing Tiny German Bisque Child with Rare Body Attributed to Kling 800/1100
Lot # 49 (Sale Order: 50 of 440)
6 1/2" (17 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden body with peg-jointing at arms, loose-ball joints at hips and knees, painted stockings and four-lace heeled boots. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, attributed to C.F. Kling, circa 1885. Value Points: very beautiful face on the tiny doll, with rare body, beautiful hip-length wig with curls and braid, original costume.
