"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
Tuesday, July 26, 2016 | 11:00 AM Eastern
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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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Maitrise Model Walnut Spiral Staircase 800/1200
Lot # 50 (Sale Order: 51 of 440)
14" (36 cm.) h. 18"w. Of finely-grained wood, the gracefully-curved 13-step spiral staircase terminates in a platform dias with parquet flooring. Excellent condition. Probably late 19th century, maitrise model.
French Bisque Poupee "E", Leon Casimir Bru, Original Deposed Wooden Articulated Body 3500/3900
Lot # 51 (Sale Order: 52 of 440)
14" (36 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, blue glass enamel inset eyes with spiral threading, painted lashes, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, ears pierced into head, blonde mohair waist-length wig, all-wooden fully-articulated body with dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees and ankles, and ball-swivel waist. Condition: generally excellent, original body finish albeit finish is rubbed. Marks: E (head and shoulders). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, his deposed "smiling" model, and with original Bru wooden body, circa 1867. Value Points: rare smiling model with original matched head and body, original body, gorgeous lush original wig, antique dotted Swiss gown, undergarments, and carrying bisque headed taufling baby with blue glass eyes, blonde mohair wig, paper mache body and original ribbon-trimmed bunting.
Superb All-Original French Bisque Bebe Steiner, Series C, in Petite Size 3500/4200
Lot # 52 (Sale Order: 53 of 440)
10" (25 cm.) Bisque socket head with plump face, blue glass sleep eyes which operate from wire lever at back of head, dark painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with hint of smile on the accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over original skin cap and carton pate, French composition fully-jointed body with straight wrists and curled fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Steiner SGDG Bourgouin Series C 3/0 (head) (caduceus stamp on torso) J. Steiner (eyes). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1882. Value Points: the wonderfully-preserved petite bebe with original head, eyes and body, original body finish, beautiful bisque, and wig, is wearing original blue silk dress with lace trim, undergarments, leather shoes, and blue velvet bonnet with feather and floral trim.
Very Dear French Bisque Block Letter Bebe by Gaultier with Tiny All-Bisque Mignonette 3300/3800
Lot # 53 (Sale Order: 54 of 440)
12" (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with very full outlined and shaded lips, defined chin, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F.3 G. (incised block letters). Comments: Gaultier, circa 1882. Value Points: especially fine quality of sculpting and bisque on the endearing petite bebe, original body and body finish, beautiful original blue velvet and lace dress and matching bonnet, undergarments, stockings, leather shoes signed C.P. 3, and carrying her own little all-bisque mignonette with swivel head and cobalt blue eyes.
French Gilt Wooden Salon Chair with Tufted Silk Seat 500/800
Lot # 54 (Sale Order: 55 of 440)
11" (28 cm.) The carved chair in faux-bamboo styling has fancy spindles, arms, and curved front, original rich gilt painted finish, and blue silk upholstered seat with deep tufting. Excellent condition. French, circa 1885.
Splendid French Bisque Bebe Triste by Emile Jumeau in Superb Costume 13,000/17,000
Lot # 55 (Sale Order: 56 of 440)
30" (76 cm.) Bisque socket head with elongated facial shape and very full cheeks, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked and multi-feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and accented lips, dimpled chin and philtrum, separately-applied pierced ears, brunette hand-tied human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, plump limbs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 14 (head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1882, the model known as Bebe Triste, the original model was sculpted by Parisian Carrier-Belleuse under special commission by Jumeau. Value Points: finest bisque with ivory-like complexion enhanced by delicate blushing, original body and body finish, and wearing superb multi-layered antique costume with embroidered cashmere dress and matching cape with silk-tasseled fringe, matching cutwork undergarments, curly mohair collar and muff, silk bonnet and bone-handled silk parasol with silk fringe.
Outstanding and All-Original French Musical Automaton "Pifferari" by Jean Roullet 17,000/25,000
Lot # 56 (Sale Order: 57 of 440)
32" (81 cm.) Standing upon a velvet-covered base is a bisque-head man with portrait-like regal, yet serene, expression, brown glass paperweight eyes, richly-painted lashes and brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with exquisitely shaded and outlined lips, separately modeled ears, brunette mohair wig, carton torso and legs, and paper mache hands which are posed to pluck the strings of the grand Celtic harp which he stands behind. Condition: generally excellent, mechanism and music function well. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau 10 Bte SGDG (head). Comments: Jean Roullet, circa 1875, the automaton, named Pifferari, appeared as number 191, in the early Roullet catalog. It was priced in the luxury class at 125 francs. Pifferari, Italian performers of bagpipes and Celtic harp, were romanticized in 19th century France, ranging from an 1861 piano solo by Charles Gounod to this fantastical musical automaton. When wound, the man turns his head in nodding and circular motions as though in tune with the music, while his hands, independently of each other, roam up and down the strings; there are four movements and two musical tunes. Value Points: a very rare luxury automaton in wonderfully-preserved all-original condition, the performer is wearing an elaborate traditional Pifferari costume of ivory satin baggy pants and shirt, rose silk vest with matching capelet each trimmed with gold braid, matching coin purse, ruffled lace cuffs and collar, aqua silk cap with feathered detail and gold braid, a long aqua satin cape, and wonderful knee-high laced leather boots. The superb portrait face, very detailed original costume and accessory pieces, and its large size were further indications of its upscale status and its rarity.
French Mechanical Toy "Little Girl Walking Her Doll" by Vichy 4000/5500
Lot # 57 (Sale Order: 58 of 440)
12" (30 cm.) A bisque swivel-head doll depicting a young lady with bisque shoulder plate, blue enamel eyes, closed mouth, painted lashes and brows, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, carton torso and hinged legs, and bisque hands is pushing a three-wheeled fancy metal doll carriage with spoked wheels and sunshade. Inside the carriage is an all-bisque mignonette with blue glass eyes, swivel head, jointed limbs, and blonde mohair wig. Condition: bisque, structure and presentation excellent, mechanism needs adjustment. Comments: Vichy, Paris, circa 1875, when the attached Vichy key is wound, the girl is designed to walk briskly along, thus pushing the carriage. Value Points: the rare toy presents a charming scene, each doll wearing its original well-detailed silk costume, with beautiful faces, perfect bisque hands on lady.
French Bisque Mechanical "Flower Seller with Basket of Fruits and Flowers" by Vichy 4000/6000
Lot # 58 (Sale Order: 59 of 440)
12" (30 cm.) A bisque swivel-head young lad with bisque shoulder plate, blue glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes and feathered brows, closed mouth with accented lips, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, carton torso, wire upper arms and legs, bisque forearms, and paper mache lower legs, is standing behind a cart with three metal spoked wheels which supports a French woven hotte basket laden generously with silk fruits and flowers that the lad is offering for sale; the doll is attached to the cart by a metal rod into his body. When wound, the young man walks briskly along, pushing his cart, his head turning side to side. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Gustav Vichy, circa 1870. Value Points: delightful mechanical doll functions well, and is all original with superb original elaborate silk costume, cap, and basket of goodies.
French Musical Automaton "Seated Lady with Guitar" by Vichy 6000/8500
Lot # 59 (Sale Order: 60 of 440)
13" (33 cm.) Seated upon a velvet-covered base with wooden ball feet is a bisque head lady with swivel neck on bisque shoulder plate, blue glass eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, carton torso and legs in seated pose, wire upper arms, bisque forearms. Condition: generally excellent, little chip on left earlobe, music and mechanism function well. Marks: 2 (head). Comments: Vichy, circa 1882, when wound, the lady turns her head side to side, and moves her right arm up and down as though strumming the guitar. Value Points: beautiful vignette, the lady with original silk costume, and original wooden guitar; having paper tune label on underside listing two tunes, "La Princesse des Carraire Mazurka" and "Gilette de Narbonne Valse"; the internationally acclaimed operetta. Gillette de Narbonne, was first presented in 1882.
Grand French Bisque Poupee by Gaultier in Silk and Brocade Gown, Size 12 4500/6500
Lot # 60 (Sale Order: 61 of 440)
35" (89 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde hand-tied human hair wig over cork pate, French kid poupee body with gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees, stitched and separated fingers and toes, lovely antique silk and brocade gown, undergarments, lavish bonnet, stockings, and cream kidskin shoes. Condition: generally excellent, some patching to kid at joints. Marks: 12 (head and shoulders) F.G. Comments: Gaultier, circa 1870. Value Points: rare grand exhibition size poupee with original matched signed head and shoulder plate, original body, lovely pale complexion and painted features.
French Bisque Poupee in Fine Original Costume, Accessories from Au Paradis des Enfants 3000/4000
Lot # 61 (Sale Order: 62 of 440)
18" (46 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, cobalt blue glass enamel eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with pale accented lips, ears pierced into head, blonde mohair wig in original elaborate braid over cork pate, very firm French kid poupee body with gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees, stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Au Paradis des Enfants (stamp on front torso. Comments: the luxury Parisian doll boutique, of Perreau Fils located on Rue de Rivoli was noted for their fine quality of dolls and costuming; the dolls were commissioned from various doll firms and were presented in exclusive costumes and accessories created for that store. Value Points: pristine condition, with beautiful face and complexion, the poupee has near mint body, and is wearing her original black woolen walking suit with attached cape, detachable lace overlay collar, black snood with silk ribbons, undergarments, stockings, leather shoes signed L.I.
Very Fine French Miniature Sewing Machine, Probably Maitrise Model 1100/1500
Lot # 62 (Sale Order: 63 of 440)
9" (23 cm.) h. 7"l. The cast brass framed sewing machine with mahogany table top has brass sewing machine and parts, and brass treadle with die-cut initials GD. With miniature scissors and pearl-handled folding knife. Excellent condition. French, late 19th century, the superb and detailed workmanship indicates their production as salesman's samples of the human-sized models.
Three 19th Century Miniature Sewing Articles 300/500
Lot # 63 (Sale Order: 64 of 440)
3" (8 cm.) bear. Including cast brass teddy bear with jointed arms and legs, and velvet pincushion on its back; brass birdcage with hidden tape measure; when lever on the base is turned to re-wind the measure, the little bird revolves around and around; and with a miniature scissors and pearl-handled penknife. Excellent condition. Late 19th century.
Fine Cabinetmaker's Miniature Desk with Elaborate Marquetry 1200/1700
Lot # 64 (Sale Order: 65 of 440)
25" (64 cm.) overall h. 12"h. desk. 16" l. desk. Of fine maple woods with cherry and rosewood marquetry designs depicting garlands and floral urns, the furniture features a lower cabinet desk with slant front, opening to a well-fitted interior with further marquetry work, and two lower drawers. The cabinet/desk is topped by a detachable bracketed mirror with further marquetry work. Excellent condition. Late 19th century.
French Bisque Bebe Known as Circle Dot Model by Leon Casimir Bru 9000/14,000
Lot # 65 (Sale Order: 66 of 440)
21" (53 cm.) Bisque swivel head with very plump cheeks and throat, on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate with modeled bosom and shoulder blades, deep brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with well-defined space between the outlined lips, defined painted teeth, sculpted pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, very plump kid bebe body with bisque forearms and hands. Condition: generally excellent albeit restored left thumb and pointer finger. Marks: Bte SGDG (forehead) (circle crescent dot symbol on head) 8 (shoulder). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1880, the model known as "circle dot", this being rare early example with Bte SGDG markings on forehead rim. Value Points: beautiful early Bru bebe with superb definition of sculpting, finest quality of bisque and painting, original body and bisque hands, and wearing lovely antique costume with accessories including beaded purse and enamel-back watch and fob.
All-Original French Bisque Poupee by Leon Casimir Bru, Articulated Body, Taufling Baby 5000/7500
Lot # 66 (Sale Order: 67 of 440)
13" (33 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, pale blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, lushly-painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, all-wooden poupee body with dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees and ankles and with ball-swivel waist. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: C (head and shoulders). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, his deposed smiling face poupee, on original deposed wooden articulated body, circa 1872. Value Points: very fine all-original rare smiling doll wearing elaborate silk dress with matching bonnet, undergarments, stockings, leather boots, and with little antique necessaire, and holding an all-bisque mignonette with brown glass eyes, peg-jointed limbs, brunette mohair wig, and wearing all-original white pique taufling ensemble.
Very Fine Cabinetmaker's Miniature Chest with Marquetry Floral Design 3000/4500
Lot # 67 (Sale Order: 68 of 440)
20" (51 cm.) The rosewood and mahogany furnishing in the shape of an early desk has gracefully-curved drawers and door front, a faux slant-front desk which actually pulls open as a drawer, eight small drawers and a door at the top and three curved front drawers in the base, with ogee carved crest and apron, and button wooden feet. The cupboard door is enhanced with inlay marquetry depicting a flower in pot, and there are bronzed drawer pulls and ornamentation. The drawers are each lined with original decorative papers. At the back, behind the crest, is a secret drawer. Excellent condition. Late 19th century.
French Bisque Smiling Poupee with Rare Articulated Wooden Body by Leon Casimir Bru 3500/5500
Lot # 68 (Sale Order: 69 of 440)
16" (41 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, blue glass spiral-threaded eyes with darker blue outer iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with slightly-upturned lip corners in an enigmatic smiling expression, accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, original wooden articulated body with dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees and ankles, and with ball swivel waist, scalloped-edge kid collarette. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: E (head and shoulder). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, both the head and the body models were deposed by him, circa 1872, sometimes known as the Empress Eugenie model. Value Points: especially beautiful face with fine bisque and painting, original wig and snood, body and body finish, and wearing (frail) original costume, undergarments, leather ankle bootlets.
French Bisque "Bebe Modele" by Leon Casimir Bru with Wooden Articulated Body 15,000/18,000
Lot # 69 (Sale Order: 70 of 440)
18" (46 cm.) Bisque socket head with plump cheeks and chin, brown glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading, very rich dark eyeliner, mauve blushed eye shadow, dark painted curly lashes, feathered brows, shaded nostrils, accented eye corners, closed mouth with very full outlined lips, pierced ears, soft lambswool wig over cork pate, all-wooden body with shapely derriere, dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees and ankles, defined carving of fingers and toes, a pretty silk costume is included. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bru Jne 6 (head) 30-34 (back of wooden torso). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, his distinctive Bebe Modele, inspired by his earlier deposed poupee wooden body, was made from 1879 to 1883 only and in extremely limited numbers as extant examples indicate. Value Points: the very rare Bebe Modele with wonderfully-articulated original-finish wooden body has beautiful bisque and painting, well-defined features such as impressed chin dimples and brow furrows.
All-Original French All-Bisque Mignonette with Silk Folklore Costume 800/1100
Lot # 70 (Sale Order: 71 of 440)
6" (15 cm.) Solid domed bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, peg-jointed slender bisque arms and legs, painted white stockings and black two-strap heeled shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1885. Value Points: beautiful gentle expression on the all original mignonette, with original long blonde braids, and wearing silk folklore costume with embroidered apron, bonnet, and undergarments.
All-Original French All-Bisque Mignonette with Silk Costume and Blue Painted Boots 800/1100
Lot # 71 (Sale Order: 72 of 440)
7" (18 cm.) Solid domed bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, peg-jointed slender bisque arms and legs, painted white stockings and blue ankle boots. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1885. Value Points: beautiful gentle expression on the all original mignonette, with original hip-length blonde braids, and wearing silk folklore costume with velvet laced vest, coiffe and undergarments.
19th Century French Poupee Accessories 700/900
Lot # 72 (Sale Order: 73 of 440)
4" (10 cm.) Including green leather covered traveling valise with red silk interior, pearl trim, brass pin closure, containing four bone-handled toiletry articles, circa 1885; green leather covered domed case with two silk covered panels on the inside to which are attached a collection of small gold and ormulu jewelries including lorgnette and enamel-back watch on fob and chain, circa 1885. And with an early 1800s bellows-shaped purse with urn-shaped wooden panel sides having two hand-painted scenes. Excellent condition. French, 19th century.
Fine European Metal and Brass Parlor Stove with 1904 Medallion 1100/1500
Lot # 73 (Sale Order: 74 of 440)
19" (48 cm.) including chimney. Of unusual design the heavy metal stove has circular base for capturing ashes, with scalloped edge brass door, bulbous-shaped center and angled-side upper section with brass door for insertion of fuel, and with one upper brass hot plate for warming the teapot. There are brass side racks for warming mittens or towels, a copper chimney, brass claw feet, and a brass plate with incised numbers "1904". Excellent condition, and of such intricate and realistic construction to indicate that the miniature parlor stove was created as a salesman's sample. Circa 1904.
French Bisque Poupee by Gaultier, Original Wooden Articulated Body, Original Costume 4000/5500
Lot # 74 (Sale Order: 75 of 440)
18" (46 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, blue glass inset eyes with darker blue outer rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and arched brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with pale outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French wooden poupee body with gracefully-shaped slender torso, dowel-jointing at shoulders, pin-hinged jointing at elbows, hips and knees, separately-sculpted fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 4 (head) F.G. 4 (shoulders). Comments: Gaultier, circa 1875. Value Points: lovely bisque and expression, rare original wooden body, and wearing original green silk folklore costume with black velvet trim, matching velvet bonnet with rosebuds, undergarments, leather shoes with silk rosettes.
