Two Different Worlds
Saturday, March 17, 2007 | 11:00 AM Eastern
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Two Different Worlds
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A fine collection of all-original French dolls, American cloth Alabama Babies and in between, all the other worlds of dolls fill out a 300 lot auction of the world’s most wonderful dolls.
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French Undergarments and Shoes for Bebe Jumeau, Size 9 400/600
Lot # 176 (Sale Order: 176 of 306)
3"l. shoes. Comprising three piece set of undergarments for size 9 Bebe Jumeau (chemise with delicate lace trim, full slip with fitted waist, pantalets with cutwork edging), along with black knit stockings, and leather shoes with brown silk bows and ankle straps, signed "9 Paris Depose" with bee symbol. Excellent condition. Circa 1888.
French Bisque Bebe Jumeau, Premiere Model, with Antique Mariner Costume and Jumeau Shoes 5500/7500
Lot # 177 (Sale Order: 177 of 306)
20" (51 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head, large brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eye liner, painted dark lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, brush stroked brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the accented lips, separately sculpted pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 10 (head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1880. Value Points: lovely long-faced modeling with very full cheeks, sweet expression, choice bisque and painting, original early body and body finish, wearing Jumeau checkered mariner costume, undergarments, leather sailor cap, blue knit socks, leather shoes signed "Bebe Jumeau Depose".
French Bisque Poupee in Original Costume with Provenance 2500/3500
Lot # 178 (Sale Order: 178 of 306)
15" (38 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-lined bisque shoulder plate, brown glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid gusset-jointed poupee body. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: attributed to Jumeau, circa 1875. Value Points: wearing her original brown taffeta gowl with black silk fringe and gown buttons, along with brown woolen coat, undergarments, leather boots; included with the doll is a copy of an original vintage photograph depicting the doll with her original family owners, wearing this costume. The doll is being sold by this original family where it has remained until this day.
French Pressed Wool Bonnet with Original Jumeau Label 400/500
Lot # 179 (Sale Order: 179 of 306)
Of fine pressed woolen felt flannel in rich creamy color, the bonnet is edged in ecru silk and is decorated with delicate feathers and silk bow. The muslin-lined interior has original blue silk label "Bebe Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris", and another paper label with inscription "4". To fit poupee about 16"-17" or small bebe about 11"-13". Excellent condition. French, circa 1880.
Four Antique Bonnets for French Fashion Dolls600/800
Lot # 180 (Sale Order: 180 of 306)
Each designed for poupee about 16"-18", or also suitable for small bebe, comprising woven straw bonnet designed to perch at the back of the head and decorated with ivory silk ribbons and white berries; scalloped-edge straw bonnet decorated with rose silk ribbons and netting; wire-framed velvet bonnet with lace trim and original silk milliner label of Mme Girardot on the inside; and straw bonnet "A Deux Bonjours" in the folklore tradition with original wooden hat box. Very good to excellent condition. Circa 1875.
Early and Fine French Burled Walnut Chest of Drawers 500/800
Lot # 181 (Sale Order: 181 of 306)
11" (28 cm.) Of fine burled walnut arranged in luxury matching patterns, the chest features three wide drawers, the top drawer of extra depth, each drawer made with dove-tailed construction, and having bronze hand-case pulls. Excellent condition. French, circa 1810, a fine early cabinet piece.
French Bisque Poupee by Adelaide Huret 8000/11000
Lot # 182 (Sale Order: 182 of 306)
17" (43 cm.) Pale bisque shoulder head with plump facial modeling, painted blue eyes with heavily modeled eye lids, thick black upper eye liner, painted lower lashes, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, unpierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupee body with gusset jointing. Condition: bisque excellent, body not original but appropriately sized and of the period, lower arms and hands darkened. Comments: Adelaide Huret, circa 1860. Value Points: beautiful facial model with exemplary bisque and painting of the signature French poupee, wearing antique gown, undergarments, bonnet, and leather boots.
Very Fine French Bisque Bebe Jumeau EJ in Splendid Size 11 with Original Shoes and Costume 7500/9500
Lot # 183 (Sale Order: 183 of 306)
25" (64 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head with very full cheeks, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eye liner, lushly painted lashes, widely arched brush stroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, mauve blushed eye shadow, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined lips, separately modeled pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent, undergarments dusty, original silk dress has some fraility and repairs. Marks: Depose E 11 J. Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1884. Value Points: splendid beauty of the large early bebe with perfectly sculpted features enhanced by luminous bisque, original body and body finish, with original Jumeau chemise, undergarments, silk dress, socks, and tan leather shoes with maroon rosettes marked "E. Jumeau Med d'Or Paris 11".
French Leather Shoes for Bebe Bru400/500
Lot # 184 (Sale Order: 184 of 306)
3.5" (9 cm.) Of black leather with brown silk edging, leather bow with silver buckle, ankle straps with loop tie, with "B" initial and number "4" on the underside. Excellent condition. Circa 1884.
French Leather Shoes for Bebe Bru 400/500
Lot # 184a (Sale Order: 185 of 306)
3.5" (9 cm.) Of identical size and style to #184, except marked with the incised "Bru Jne Paris" and "8". Good condition, some leather scuffing and wear. Circa 1885.
Petite French Bisque Poupee with Maker's Mark E.B. in Size 0 1500/1800
Lot # 185 (Sale Order: 186 of 306)
12" (30 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, pale blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, lightly feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with hint of smile, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupee body with gusset jointing, stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: E. 0 B. Comments: Barrois, circa 1870. Value Points: very dear petite size with gentle expression, wearing antique costume, hat, undergarments, leather shoes signed C.C.
Lovely French Bisque Bebe Bru, Circle/Dot Model with Rare Painted Teeth 12000/18000
Lot # 186 (Sale Order: 187 of 306)
22" (56 cm.) Pressed bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate with modeled bosom and shoulder blades, very full plump cheeks, large blue glass enamel inset eyes with rich spiral threading, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush stroked and feathered brows, mauve blushed eye shadow, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded lips, row of painted teeth, pierced ears, blonde lambswool wig over cork pate, kid bebe body with very plump proportions, gusset jointing, bisque forearms, separately sculpted fingers. Condition: generally excellent, one finger missing above the knuckle, tiniest pinflake above right eye at corner. Marks: C (in circle, on head) Bte SGDG (forehead) 4 (left shoulder) Depose (front shoulder plate). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, one of the earliest model of his bebe know as "circle/dot", circa 1880. Value Points: very beautiful model has entrancing eyes, rare painted teeth, original wig and pate, original firm body, superb sculpting of face and hands, antique costume including silk colored jacket with watch and fob, and owns an additional (later period) green silk costume in the Bru style.
French Toy Spaniel with Fluffy Lambswool Coat 500/800
Lot # 187 (Sale Order: 188 of 306)
12" (30 cm.) Firm body of paper mache is covered with fluffy lambswool in shades of brown and cream, has shaved face with brown spots around each glass eyes, painted nose and mouth, long floppy black ears, leather collar with silver bells, and a pull-string "crier" at the throat. Excellent condition, a rare model toy. French, circa 1885.
Large French Bisque Poupee by Gaultier with Trunk and Trousseau 4000/5000
Lot # 188 (Sale Order: 189 of 306)
21" (53 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-lined bisque shoulder plate, pale blue glass enamel inset eyes with spiral threading, dark upper eye liner, painted curly lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid poupee body with gusset jointing at elbows, hips and knees, stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent, body very sturdy. Marks: 6 (head) F.G. 6 (shoulders). Comments: Gaultier, circa 1870. Value Points: the regal lady with lovely bisque and painting owns a large hide-covered wooden trunk filled with a bounty of costumes and accessories, beautifully stitched and of various eras, including four costumes, two bonnets, coats, photograph albums, autograph album, shoes, jewelry and much more.
Two Pairs of Antique French Doll Shoes by Bru and Jumeau 400/600
Lot # 188a (Sale Order: 190 of 306)
Including 2" pair of black leather shoes with brown thread overcasting, leather bows with silver buckles, ankle straps, impressed on sole "Bru Jne Paris 3"; and 3" pair of black leather shoes with ankle straps, copper-cast buttons, brown overcast stitching and brown silk bows, impressed on sole "9 Paris Depose" and bee symbol. Excellent condition. French, circa 1888.
French Bisque Poupee by Maison Huret with Glass Eyes and Signed Huret Body 7000/10000
Lot # 189 (Sale Order: 191 of 306)
18" (46 cm.) Bisque socket head with classic Huret bulb-shaped throat, plump cheeks, brown glass enamel inset eyes, painted dark lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair over cork pate, wooden poupee body of Huret/Prevost epoch with dowel-jointed articulation at shoulders, elbows, hips, and knees, and swivel waist and wrists, metal hands. wearing antique costume, bonnet, jewelry, undergarments, wonderful shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Huret. Rue de Boetie...(body). Comments: Maison Huret, bisque head of the 1868 era, body by the same firm albeit later period. Value Points: wonderfully expression face of the rare doll, superb body allowing infinite articulation and posing.
French Bisque Poupee by Maison Huret with Painted Eyes and Signed Huret Body 6000/8000
Lot # 190 (Sale Order: 192 of 306)
18" (46 cm.) Bisque socket head with plump cheeks and chin, classic Huret bulb-shaped throat, brown painted eyes with heavily modeled eye lids, black painted lashes, red eye liner, feathered arched brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, unpierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, wooden poupee body with dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, swivel jointing at waist and wrists, metal hands, wearing lovely antique costume, bonnet. Condition: some touch-up to cheek paint, otherwise excellent. Marks: Huret, Rue de Boetie... (body). Comments: Maison Huret, circa 1865, the body also by Huret but of later epoch. Value Points: unusual model with very characterized expression, signed body with great articulation possibilities.
Large Carved Wooden Mystery Doll with Early Costume 1200/1600
Lot # 191 (Sale Order: 193 of 306)
45" (114 cm.) Carved wooden swivel head with sculpted facial features and hair, the back of head carved separately and attached, deeply carved hair waved into casual ringlet curls behind the ears, sculpted eye sockets, painted blue eyes, aquiline nose, closed mouth with gentle expression, all wooden androgynous-sculpted body with simple-carving and dowel jointing, over-sized hands in expressive pose, painted blue stockings on lower legs, painted two-strap shoes. Condition: generally excellent, some typical paint wear and minor wood flakes, original painted finish. Comments: maker unknown, the facial and hair sculpting, coupled with the androgynous body style, are suggestive of the female French author, George Sands, whose writings and socially scandalous behavior, were the talk of Paris during the mid-1800s. Value Points: fine detail of sculpting on the mystery doll, wearing early gentleman's woolen costume with soutache embroidery, lace cuffs and collar.
Wonderful French Hide-Covered Wooden Toy Camel with Wheels 2000/3000
Lot # 192 (Sale Order: 194 of 306)
32" (81 cm.) l. A carved wooden two-hump camel is covered with light brown hide, and has glass eyes, generous mane and elaborate leather harness and metal stirrups. The camel rests upon cast iron wheels so it can be moved along. Excellent condition. French, circa 1867, the quality of workmanship, grand size, and rarity of the exotic animal style suggests its production by Nicolas Schanne, whose toy animals were exhibited at the 1867 Paris Exposition, and highly praised by the judges.
Outstanding Early Wooden Mannequin with Mystery Articulations 5000/7000
Lot # 193 (Sale Order: 195 of 306)
34" (86 cm.) The all-wooden doll features hand-carved head with deeply sculpted curly hair, refined facial features with defined eye sockets, aquiline nose, carved ears, and delicate complexion wash with shaded blue eyes, lips, blonde hair. The head is attached to the torso by a central dowel with seven wooden "rings", and the upper and lower torso are separated by a similar dowel with ten wooden "rings"; there is ball and dowel jointing at the shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees, and ankles, and additional pivot jointing at the upper and lower arms. Condition: generally excellent. original facial finish with very minor nose rub. Comments: maker unknown, the facial sculpt is suggestive of early 1800's Romantic Era; artist's wooden mannequins were created by various firms at this time, and their influence on the mid-19th century French fashion doll wooden bodies is evident here. Value Points: very rare early wooden doll with superb sculpting of face, hands and toes, intriguing mystery body with infinite posing possibilities.
Six Carved Wooden German Miniature Dancing Dolls 300/400
Lot # 194 (Sale Order: 196 of 306)
2" (5 cm.) Each is one piece carved wooden head, arms and torso with sculpted detail of hair, hats and costume, with loosely dangling wooden legs, and tri-pod stick-pin balance base. The dolls were designed to rest upon a stick, drum, tabletop or such, and when the platform was lightly tapped, the dolls would "dance" about. Germany, circa 1880, the dolls were imported to France and used in many luxury Parisian parlor toy presentations, as well as being sold separately. Excellent condition, bright vivid costume colors and variations of style.
American Wooden Girl by Schoenhut with Bobbed Hair and Pink Hair Ribbon800/1100
Lot # 195 (Sale Order: 197 of 306)
16" (41 cm.) All wooden doll with socket head, sculpted short brown hair in bobbed fashion, sculpted and painted pink hair ribbon, intaglio small brown eyes with white eye dots, lightly fringed lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, accented lips in pouty expression, all-wooden spring-jointed body, wearing antique dress, undergarments, original knit teddy, socks, shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1915. Value Points: rare sculpted hair model with superb detail of carving, fine original finish.
American Wooden Boy by Schoenhut with Sculpted Hair, in Rarer Small Size 800/1200
Lot # 196 (Sale Order: 198 of 306)
14" (36 cm.) Carved wooden socket head with sculpted short brown boyish hair, intaglio blue eyes with white eye dots, tinted brows and lashes, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, all-wooden spring-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Schoenhut Doll Pat. Jan 17th, 1911 USA. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1915. Value Points: rare smaller size, the pouty-faced boy has original painting, original Schoenhut shoes.
German Pull-toy Horse on Platform 300/500
Lot # 197 (Sale Order: 199 of 306)
13" (33 cm.) Carved wooden horse with brown hide cover has horsehair mane and tail, glass eyes, leather harness, and is mounted upon a wooden platform. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1890.
Three German Paper Mache Lambs 200/400
Lot # 198 (Sale Order: 200 of 306)
4" (10 cm.) Each is paper mache with painted white faces and legs, painted facial features, fluffy lambswool bodies, decorated with blue ribbons and ormulu trim. Germany, circa 1900. Excellent condition.
