"Open the Gates, Swing Wide the Portals" Auction

"Open the Gates, Swing Wide the Portals" Auction

Monday, August 1, 2022  |  11:00 AM Central
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"Open the Gates, Swing Wide the Portals" Auction

"Open the Gates, Swing Wide the Portals" Auction

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"Open the Gates, Swing Wide the Portals" A Grand Exhibition and Marquis Auction of Rare Antique Dolls and Playthings at the Marriott St. Louis Grand Hotel, St Louis, Missouri on Monday, August 1, 2022. The auction features four important collections from Lorna Lieberman, Part One of Louise Hedrick, Kathryn DeFillipo, and the Keith and Donna Kaonis Schoenhut Collection. Collectors are invited to attend the important one-day exhibition and auction which offers live attendance bidding, live internet bidding, live telephone bidding and absentee bidding. For more information call 410-224-3655 or email info@theriaults.com.

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Exquisite Diminutive French Bisque Bebe, Size 1, by Emile Jumeau 4500/6500

Lot # 1 (Sale Order: 1 of 391)      

10" (25 cm.) Bisque socket head, very deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, softly-tinted rose eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented n...moreostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, waist-length blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, tiny flake at right ear lobe. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 1 (and artist checkmarks) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1888. Value Points: pristine unplayed with condition of the desirable petite bebe, with beautiful original wig, original body, body finish, Jumeau earrings, original chemise, antique shoes. Private collection Louise Hedrick.

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19th Century French Folding Screen with Velvet Edging 300/400

Lot # 2 (Sale Order: 2 of 391)      

13" (33 cm.) The two-panel folding screen is edged with soft silk velvet which center two lithographed images of Victorian girls; the reverse is silk lined. The screen is...more gilt-lettered "Modele Depose". Excellent condition, small spot on one image. French, circa 1885.

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French All-Original Miniature Bisque Bebe in Lavish Costume 700/900

Lot # 3 (Sale Order: 3 of 391)      

9" (23 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lower lashes, lightly feathered brows, slightly-parted lips, four tiny teeth, brunette mohair wig, French c...moreomposition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 301 Paris 3/0. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1910, likely from the atelier of celebrated Parisian doll shop Au Nain Bleu. Value Points: flawless original presentation of the little bebe wearing silk-lined muslin and lace gown, with matching bonnet, undergarments, slippers, and with miniature brass bell and teething ring. Private collection Louise Hedrick.

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Beautiful French Bisque Poupee by Barrois with Rare Body Style and Couturier Costume 3500/4500

Lot # 4 (Sale Order: 4 of 391)      

18" (46 cm.) Bisque swivel head with flat-cut neck socket on matching bisque shoulderplate, very plump face, brilliant cobalt blue inset eyes, dark eyeliner, delicately p...moreainted lashes and brows, closed mouth with accent line between the primly set lips, unpierced ears, pale lambswool wig over cork pate, firmly-stuffed kid body, kid-over-wood upper arms, bisque forearms, and hands, gusset-jointing at hips, wooden ball-jointing at knees. Condition: generally excellent, some professional restoration on fingers, body especially clean and sturdy. Comments: Eugene Barrois, circa 1860, with distinctive neck construction allowing the head to realistically pivot 90 degrees only; hidden notches inside the neck created this wall. Value Points: rare early poupee with articulated neck, original body, dramatic eyes contrasting the delicate complexion, wearing outstanding couturier demi-season ensemble presented in the March 1870 of La Poupee Modele, created by Louise Hedrick of antique fabrics comprising green wool jacket with pagoda sleeves over plaid silk taffeta skirt embellished with velvet ribbon and antique silk fringe, black velvet hat, undergarments including hoop, and high laced black kidskin boots. From the private collection of Louise Hedrick.

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Pair, French All-Bisque Cavaliers in Original Costumes and Box 800/1100

Lot # 5 (Sale Order: 5 of 391)      

4 1/2" (11 cm.) Each is all-bisque with swivel head, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes, single-stroke brows, tiny closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque...more arms and legs, painted shoes and stockings. Condition: generally excellent, one has tiny flake on tip of foot. Comments: French, circa 1885. Value Points: the all-original pair are presented in their original paper-lace edged box, each wearing elaborate original silk cavalier costume and wide-brimmed hat. Private collection Louise Hedrick.

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French All-Bisque Mignonette with Rare Blue Ankle Boots, in Presentation Candy Basket 800/1200

Lot # 6 (Sale Order: 6 of 391)      

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, pale blonde mohai...morer wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted blue heeled ankle boots and white socks with blue rims, antique silk costume, undergarments and bonnet. Condition: generally excellent, one tiny flake at torso shoulder. Comments: French, circa 1882. Value Points: especially beautiful face with large eyes and well-painted lips, rare boots, presented in elaborately woven egg-shaped basket with applique silk roses and looped fringe, which is lined in ivory satin and gilt-lettered Maillard, the celebrated 19th century candy-maker. Private collection Louise Hedrick.

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Four 19th Century Viennese Dance Cards 500/800

Lot # 7 (Sale Order: 7 of 391)      

3" (8 cm.) -4". Each is a luxury souvenir of an elegant Viennese ball, designed as a remembrance of the significance of that particular formal ball; many include a list o...moref dances designed for a gentleman to write his name, reserving that dance. Included is a miniature ivory silk purse with drawstrings having a symbolic brass medallion with intertwined snake and urn, and a dance card for the ball on the reverse; gold silk padded folio with soutache braid edging and gold tassels, lettered "Concordia Ball: in gilt; green velvet covered card for Ball Finanzwache Wien, 1902"; and a metal-framed velvet shield with tassel and attached dance card on reverse side for Sangerbund, 1888. Excellent condition, each with original attached miniature pencil. Vienna, late 19th century.

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French Bisque Bebe by Emile Jumeau with Splendid Eyes 3200/3700

Lot # 8 (Sale Order: 8 of 391)      

20" (51 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with darker blue iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows,...more accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, auburn mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, lovely antique ivory satin dress with lace dress, matching bonnet, undergarments, leather shoes signed 8. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 8 (head). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1888. Value Points: very fine bisque and complexion is enhanced by splendid very deep sparkling eyes, original body and body finish. Private collection Lorna Lieberman.

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French Bisque Poupee with Dehors Neck Articulation and Wooden Articulated Arms 2200/2800

Lot # 9 (Sale Order: 9 of 391)      

16" (41 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, extra articulation allowing head to tilt side to side and forward as well as swivel, cobalt blue glass ...moreinset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented eye corners, accented nostrils, closed mouth, pale outlined lips, ears pierced into head, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupee body with shapely torso, gusset-jointing at hips and knees, wooden dowel-jointed articulated body, wearing original brown cotton flowered gown with bustle back, lace trim, undergarments, fancy boots. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1867, the distinctive neck articulation was deposed by Auguste Dehors. Value Points: wonderfully-preserved, with beautiful face and painting, rare articulation of neck, wooden arms, antique costume. Private collection Lorna Lieberman.

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French All-Bisque Mignonette with Pretty Antique Costume 700/900

Lot # 10 (Sale Order: 10 of 391)      

5 1/2" (14 cm.) Solid domed bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, single-stroke brows, closed mouth with full lips, ...moreblonde mohair wig in long braids, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white stockings and black two-strap heeled shoes. Condition: professional repair on left foot, otherwise excellent. Comments: French, circa 1890. Value Points: especially beautiful face enhanced by pretty antique costume. Private collection Lorna Lieberman.

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Rare German Glass Lithopane with Original Candle-Lit Frame 400/500

Lot # 11 (Sale Order: 11 of 391)      

4 1/2" (11 cm.) The elaborate soft metal frame with ebonized finish is mounted on its original acanthus leaf base and has a hidden candle holder at the back, and frames a...more lithopane scene of young lady at her toilette table. When candle is lit, the scene is vividly depicted. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1880.

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French Toilette Table with Original Drapes and Accessories 800/1000

Lot # 12 (Sale Order: 12 of 391)      

18" (46 cm.) h. 10"w. Wooden-framed toilette table with attached mirror is richly fitted with swagged and draped flowered fabric edged with braid and lace, silk bows at c...moreorners, lace skirt. Still tied to the table top are various accessories including brush, combs, mirror, opera glasses, cologne bottle, hankie and more. Excellent condition. Paris, circa 1885, the lavishly fitted accessories for bebes and poupees were presented in luxury doll boutiques and holiday catalogs of the era.

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Petite French Bisque Poupee, Size 0, in Original Normandy Costume and Coiffe 1400/1800

Lot # 13 (Sale Order: 13 of 391)      

12" (30 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, large blue glass spiral threaded eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corne...morers, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupee body with shapely torso and legs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 0. Comments: French, circa 1875, attributed to Jumeau. Value Points: beautifully-preserved poupee has lovely complexion and painting, sturdy body and is wearing original folklore costume of Normandy including rare coiffure, jewelry, knit stockings, and black heeled shoes. Private collection Linda Kellermann.

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Two Accessories for French Poupees 500/700

Lot # 14 (Sale Order: 14 of 391)      

3 1/4" (8 cm.) l. glove box. Including tan kidskin gloves with unusual mauve stitching and inset band, and preserved in their original cardboard box decorated with gilt e...moredging and leather applique tiny glove. Along with 2" w. brown kidskin purse with silver stud trim and leather straps. Excellent condition. French, circa 1870.

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Three Vienesse 19th Century Dance Cards with Unusual Themes 500/700

Lot # 15 (Sale Order: 15 of 391)      

2" (5 cm.) Including gilded metal lady's compact which opens to the list of dances at Concordia Ball of February 19, 1878; hanging medallion with figural gilt design and ...morecord and tassel trim; with hidden dance card on the reverse side; and hanging medallion with red/ green and ivory velvet background and tassels, gilded metal trim, with hidden dance card on reverse side. Excellent condition. Vienna, late 1800s, each was a luxury souvenir of an elegant Viennese ball, designed as a remembrance of that event.

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Very Rare French Bisque Portrait Poupee Head, Glowing Amber Complexion by Barrois 8000/11,000

Lot # 16 (Sale Order: 16 of 391)      

18" (46 cm.) Amber-tinted bisque swivel head on matching bisque shoulderplate, glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils,...more closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, defined hollow at front shoulderplate, original woven cap over mohair queue, kid poupee body with gusset jointing at hips, wooden ball-jointing at knees, kid over wooden upper arms, amber-tinted bisque lower arms. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: E 5 Depose B. Comments: Barrois, circa 1865, likely the model was created for exhibition at the 1867 Paris L'Exposition International to appeal to the international visitors. Value Points: very rare exotic model with superb gleaming amber complexion, delicate cheek blush, perfect matching bisque hands, original cap, exquisite antique costume may be original.

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Outstanding French Bisque Bebe as Asian Child by Leon Casimir Bru 28,000/37,000

Lot # 17 (Sale Order: 17 of 391)      

20" (51 cm.) Amber-tinted bisque swivel head on kid-edged matching shoulderplate with slightly modeled bosom and shoulderblades, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes,...more thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rich rose eye shadow, brown brushstroked brows with feathered detail, shaded nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with tiny defined tongue tip, outlined lips, impressed cheek and philtrum dimples, pierced ears, very dark brunette hand-tied human hair in up-swept coiffure, cork pate, slender kid bebe body, kid-over-wooden upper arms, amber tinted bisque arms, Chevrot tinted upper legs, hinged knees, wooden lower legs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bru Jne 9 (head) Bru Jne N0. 9 (shoulderplate). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1884, the Asian model of Bru was introduced during the 1883 Chevrot era; their extreme rarity is explained in The Bru Book by Theimer/Theriault “likely the Asian bebes were custom-ordered as the model was never mentioned in Bru advertising". Value Points: the great rarity of the bebe is enhanced by its impeccable presence, flawless amber complexion and painting, perfect body, and very fine antique costume which may be original.

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French Bisque Bebe SFBJ with Trunk and Trousseau, Attributed to Au Nain Bleu 900/1100

Lot # 18 (Sale Order: 18 of 391)      

16" (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lower lashes, real lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, four porcelain...more teeth, outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, original body and body finish. Marks: SFBJ 301 Paris 4. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1915, the trunk, costumes and nature of presentation are suggestive of the work of Au Nain Bleu. Value Points: wearing original medieval style costume with silver crown, the doll also owns a well-fitted trunk with double trays, wedding ensemble, undergarments, jacket, coat, chiffon afternoon dress, and other costumes of the era. Private Collection Kathryn DeFillipo, ex-collection Maureen Popp.

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All-Original French Bisque Bebe Jumeau in Extraordinary Costume 5500/7500

Lot # 19 (Sale Order: 19 of 391)      

20" (51 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented eye corners and shaded nostrils, closed m...moreouth with shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 8 (and artist's checkmarks) Jumeau Diplome d'Honneur (body label). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1890. Value Points: pristine unplayed with condition, original wig, body, body finish, Jumeau undergarments, pink earrings, socks and shoes signed "Bebe Jumeau Depose 8", and luxury original silk and velvet dress with rhinestone accents, matching velvet bonnet and lace hankie. The actual doll is shown in Constance King's book Jumeau, Prince of Dollmakers, page 85, in full page color photograph (copy of the book is included).

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French Bisque Bebe by Jules Steiner with Very Rare Body Style 4500/5800

Lot # 20 (Sale Order: 20 of 391)      

17" (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on bisque breast plate, unusual solid crown with cut pate at very back of head, rounded facial modeling, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, ro...morese blushed eye shadow, feathered brows, blue glass eyes, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, shaded lips, original (frail) blonde mohair wig, unique body construction with muslin midriff and upper arms and legs, and bisque shoulder plate, lower torso, and lower arms and lower legs with bisque bare feet, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, right baby finger tip chipped. Comments: Jules Steiner, one of his earliest bebes with distinctive body known variously as "Motschmann" type, or taufling or bisque limb baby, circa 1870. Value Points: very rare bebe especially with all original bisque parts, beautiful complexion and painting. Private collection Lorna Lieberman.

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German All-Bisque Miniature "Black Stocking" Girl, with Toy Horse 400/500

Lot # 21 (Sale Order: 21 of 391)      

4 1/2" (11 cm.) One-piece bisque head and torso, brown glass eyes, painted lashes and brows, tiny closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointing at shoulders and hips, hip...more-length black stockings, brown two-strap heeled shoes, knit costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, attributed to Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: the pert-faced little doll is seated on an antique paper mache pull-toy wheeled horse.

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German All-Bisque Miniature by Kestner with Bare Feet 1100/1400

Lot # 22 (Sale Order: 22 of 391)      

7" (18 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, very plump face, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mout...moreh with pert lips, accent line between the lips, blonde mohair wig with hip-length braids, peg-jointing at shoulders and hips, modeled bent elbows, muscular legs, tiny ankles, bare feet, antique undergarments. Condition: generally condition. Comments: Kestner, circa 1880. Value Points: rare all-bisque miniature with wonderful original wig, very fine expression.

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Petite French Bisque Bebe by Schmitt et Fils, 3/0, with Original Costume 7500/9500

Lot # 23 (Sale Order: 23 of 391)      

12" (30 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head with plump facial shape and very pale bisque, large pale blue enamel eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, rose-blushed eye s...morehadow, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over original pink plaster pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists and distinctive flat-cut bottom of derriere. Condition: Bte SGDG 3/0 (head) Sch (in shield, on flat cut of derriere). Comments: Schmitt et Fils, circa 1878. Value Points: most beautiful early bebe with shy wide-eyed expression, lovely bisque and painting, original body and body finish, antique white pique costume with cut-work trim, matching undergarments, woven bonnet, leather shoes, socks, and with her own little pup. Private collection Linda Kellermann.

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German Pressed Tin Baby Carriage by Maerklin 800/1200

Lot # 24 (Sale Order: 24 of 391)      

8" (20 cm.) The heavy pressed tin carriage with embossed wicker design has double-spoked wheels, folding silk-covered sunshade, curved handles, wooden hand grip, original...more cream and ochre painted finish with gilt accents. Generally excellent. Germany, Maerklin, circa 1890.

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Two Viennese 19th Century Dance Cards with Elaborate Details 400/500

Lot # 25 (Sale Order: 25 of 391)      

3" (8 cm.) - 3 1/2". Each is a luxuriously created symbol of an elegant Viennese ball, designed as a remembrance of the ball. Including silver-plated wall hanging with bu...morergundy velvet pad and tassels, and accented with gilt ormolu lion's head and symbol; attached silk-covered dance card book gilt lettered "11 Februar 1887" and burgundy velvet covered medallion with various symbols in gilt ormolu such as scales. Excellent condition, dance booklet lacking on medallion dance card. Vienna, late 1800s.

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