"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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Dainty French Bisque Poupee with Bisque Arms and Very Fine Antique Costume 2700/3500
Lot # 1 (Sale Order: 1 of 440)
13" (33 cm.) Pale bisque shoulder head with very plump face, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, very daintily-painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, unpierced ears, blonde mohair wig with braided coiffure, shapely kid poupee body with tiny waist, well-rounded derriere, gusset-jointing at hips and knees, kid-over-wooden upper arms, bisque arms to above the elbows, well-sculpted bisque hands with defined knuckles and nails. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, Barrois, circa 1860. Value Points: beautiful early poupee with desirable petite size, brilliant eyes, rare bisque arms, wearing fine antique costume of ice blue silk two-piece gown with hand-made lace trim, undergarments including wired hoop skirt, stockings, with rare blue garters having ormolu clasps, leather heeled boots, leather purse, and blue velvet and woven bonnet.
Beautiful French Bisque Poupee by Adelaide Huret with Signed Huret Shoes 14,000/18,000
Lot # 2 (Sale Order: 2 of 440)
18" (46 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, plump cheeks and bulbous throat, painted blue eyes with darker blue outer irises, down-glancing pupils, heavily-modeled eyelids, dark upper eyeliner, painted lashes, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips and center accent line, unpierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, all-wooden poupee body with dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees, and ankles, swivel waist and thighs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: A La Poupee de Nuremberg, (partial label on chest). Comments: Adelaide Huret, circa 1857, the original gutta percha body was likely replaced with the present articulated wooden body at the prestige Parisian doll shop of A La Poupee de Nuremberg, circa 1865, as indicated by the body label. Value Points: the beautiful poupee with exquisite painting of eyes enhanced by rich glaze, has deluxe articulation of wooden body, and is wearing fine original antique costume including bone-handled parasol and aqua kidskin heeled shoes signed Huret.
French Bisque Poupee with Wooden Articulated Body and Boutique Label 4000/6500
Lot # 3 (Sale Order: 3 of 440)
17 1/2" (44 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, deluxe neck articulation allowing head to tilt forward and back, lean side to side, as well as classic swivel, narrow cobalt blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, fringed arched brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, ears pierced into head, blonde human hair over cork pate, all-wooden body with voluptuous shaping, dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, and knees, and extra swivel-jointing at waist and thighs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (original illegible green stamp on kid collarette). Comments: Paris, circa 1865, with original deluxe wooden articulated body by Anqueulle, commissioned by luxury Parisian doll boutique. Value Points: the beautiful wooden-bodied poupee wears original costume with multi-layered undergarments, white lawn summer dress with blue silk tasseled sash, luxury folding fan, lace cap with ruffles and blue velvet bows, stockings, bronze-green kidskin hand-stitched slippers.
French All-Bisque Mignonette with Superb Original Marquis Costume 1000/1400
Lot # 4 (Sale Order: 4 of 440)
6" (15 cm.) Solid domed bisque swivel head, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with full lips, white mohair periwig, peg-jointing at shoulders and hips, painted white stockings, two strap brown heeled shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1880. Value Points: especially exquisite painting of face, the mignonette wears original silk and velvet Marquis costume including tri-corn hat.
French All-Bisque Mignonette, Fashionable Costume and Painted Brown Ankle Boots 900/1200
Lot # 5 (Sale Order: 5 of 440)
6" (15 cm.) Solid domed bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line between the very full lips, long hip-length mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white socks and brown ankle boots with little heels. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1880. Value Points: the beautiful doll is wearing original brown silk faille dress with lace and ivory silk faille trim, original undergarments and fancy bonnet.
French All-Bisque Mignonette with Viennese Enamel Miniature Furniture 900/1300
Lot # 6 (Sale Order: 6 of 440)
5" (13 cm.) Solid domed bisque swivel head on bisque torso, bright blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, single stroke brows, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white socks and black two-strap heeled shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1885. Value Points: the little Marquis wears original silk costume; included are two miniature gilded bronze furnishings with enamel French court scenes.
Petite French Bisque Bebe by Gaultier with Rare Body Variation, Signed A.T. Shoes 4500/6500
Lot # 7 (Sale Order: 7 of 440)
12" (30 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, very plump face, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with heart-shaped upper lip, accent line between the lips, dimpled chin, pierced ears, blonde lambswool wig over cork pate, French kid bebe body with square-cut collarette, gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees, bisque forearms with curly fingers and well-defined knuckles and nails. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F. 3 G. (block letters, head and shoulders). Comments: Gaultier, circa 1878. Value Points: the first period bebe with rare body, beautifully-shaped hands, expressive features, fine antique costume incuding leather shoes signed A.T. (for Thuillier).
Superb Pair of French Miniature Dolls in Elaborate Original Court Costumes 2000/3000
Lot # 8 (Sale Order: 8 of 440)
6 1/2" (17 cm.) Bisque socket head, dark blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth, accented nostrils, carton torso and lower legs, wire upper arms and legs, bisque hands. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1. Comments: French, circa 1885. Value Points: the exquisite miniature pair are wearing elaborate original court costumes of silk and lace, with gilt paper trim, applied silk ankle boots, he with bicorn hat.
French Bisque Musical Automaton "Girl with Surprise Basket" by Leopold Lambert 7000/9500
Lot # 9 (Sale Order: 9 of 440)
18" (46 cm.) Standing upon a burgundy velvet-covered base is a bisque-head doll with brown glass paperweight eyes, painted long curly lashes, brush-stroked brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, carton torso and legs, wire upper arms, bisque forearms. Condition: generally excellent, music and mechanism function well. Marks: L.B, (key) Depose Tete Jumeau 4 (head). Comments: Leopold Lambert, circa 1890, the little girl holds a woven basket of flowers and berries, and when wound, music plays, the little girl turns her head side to side, and alternately lifts her hands, her left hand lifting the lid of the basket to reveal a little all-bisque doll that twirls around and around. Value Points: the beautiful doll wears her original silk costume and bonnet, socks and shoes, presenting a delightful vignette, and has original paper tune label indicating the music is "Cendrillonette".
Beautiful French Bisque Bebe Jumeau with Rare Incised Depose Mark 4500/6500
Lot # 10 (Sale Order: 10 of 440)
25" (64 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump cheeks, narrow blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with very full shaded and outlined lips, dimpled chin and philtrum, separately modeled pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Jumeau 11 (incised). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1882. Value Points: beautiful rare model that is nicely costumed in vintage coral silk French dress, undergarments, woven bonnet, Jumeau socks, and early leather shoes signed "J.Bonnet Paris" indicating the doll was sold at the shop of Jules Bonnet, A La Providence at 74 Rue de Rivoli in Paris.
All-Original French Bisque Bebe E.J. by Jumeau, Size 1, Gold-Lettered Signed Jumeau Shoes 3500/4500
Lot # 11 (Sale Order: 11 of 440)
9 1/2" (24 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose E. 1 J. (and artist checkmarks on head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1885. Value Points: rare little size 1 E.J. bebe has original body and body finish, and wears original Jumeau rose silk costume, bonnet, undergarments, and rose silk shoes signed "Bebe Jumeau Med. d'Or Paris Depose" in gilt lettering and "1".
Petite French Bisque Bebe Jumeau with Rare Incised Depose Mark and Original Dress 3500/4200
Lot # 12 (Sale Order: 12 of 440)
12" (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, dark brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, original brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Jumeau (large incised letters) 3 (and artist's checkmarks on head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1884, the model was made for two years only. Value Points: very beautiful bebe with entrancing eyes, finest bisque, original body and body finish, original Jumeau couturier dress of ivory silk with lace trim, ruffled bonnet, knit stockings and leather shoes.
French Bisque Poupee by Barrois with Bisque Arms, Rare Neck Swivel, Superb Costume 3500/4500
Lot # 13 (Sale Order: 13 of 440)
17" (43 cm.) Pale bisque swivel head with flat-cut neck socket, plump face, cobalt blue glass enamel inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, unpierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, very firm kid poupee body with dowel-jointing at shoulders, bisque arms to above the elbows, separately-sculpted fingers, gusset-jointing at hips and knees. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: E. 4 B. Comments: Eugene Constant Barrois, circa 1860. Value Points: exceptional state of preservation of the luxury kid body, superb bisque hands, rare neck swivel, and wearing outstanding costume with multi-layered undergarments, rose silk skirt with black lace trim, black velvet fitted jacket, gloves, silk bonnet with lace trim, very fancy leather boots, wooden-handled parasol with bone tips, and jewelry including coral necklace and bracelet, tiny brooch, and pearl-trimmed hairpin.
Superb French Bisque Wooden-Bodied Poupee by Leon Casimir Bru with Deposed Body 5000/7500
Lot # 14 (Sale Order: 14 of 440)
17" (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head with kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, blue glass inset eyes with darker blue outer iris rims, dark painted eyeliner, painted lashes, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with slightly-upturned lip corners, accented lips, ears pierced into head, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, all-wooden body with dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees and ankles, and with swivel ball-joint at waist, scalloped kid collarette. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (faint letter, illegible). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1869, the distinctive body was deposed in that year. Value Points: earliest version of the "smiling" model of Bru poupee has finest bisque, sculpting and painting, original body with original finish, original wig, and wearing very beautiful early rose silk gown with fine Alencon lace, silk and velvet bonnet, undergarments, ivory silk slippers with wooden heels in the Huret style, beaded purse, and antique ormolu chatelaine with watch.
Trio Of French Miniature Vitrines with Superb Decorations 1200/1800
Lot # 15 (Sale Order: 15 of 440)
7" (18 cm.) -10". Each has wooden frame that is completely covered with decorative finish, and includes two glass-front cabinets with bow-doors, curved glass windows and bombe-shaped sides, and a small vitrine in the shape of a sedan chair and having beveled glass windows. Included is a leather-covered cabinet with elaborate gold tooling; a cabinet with tin surface with having rich lithographed designs and images, and with mauve velvet and silk roof and lining; and the sedan chair with lithographed tin side panels depicting cherubs and garlands, and with bronze-green velvet roof and lining. The burgundy cabinet has original label "Procede Brevete SGDG Modele Depose". Excellent condition. French, circa 1880s.
Exhibition Model French Bisque Block Letter Bebe by Gaultier in Grand Size 16 16,000/22,000
Lot # 16 (Sale Order: 16 of 440)
42" (107 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head with deeply-defined features and delicate complexion, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with beautifully-sculpted and shaded lips, dimpled chin, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F. 16 G. Comments: Gaultier, circa 1882, the grand size 16 model was created as an exhibition model. Value Points: few examples of the grand size 16 are known to exist, this model complemented by finest bisque, painting, and sculpting, original body and body finish, and superb original rose silk costume, bonnet, undergarments, slippers.
French Bisque Art Character, 221, "Series Fantastique", Emile Jumeau, Regal Presence 40,000/60,000
Lot # 17 (Sale Order: 17 of 440)
28" (71 cm.) Bisque socket head with angular features accentuated by well-defined chin and nose, elongated throat, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted curled lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with wide outlined lips, separately modeled pierced ears, brunette human hair over cork pate, French composition lady body with very shapely torso and shapely elongated limbs, jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees. Condition: generally excellent, tiny flakes on bottom of neck socket. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau 211 11 (head) E. D.B. Paris La Patricienne (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, late 1890s with appropriately-fitted 1905 lady body by Daspres, from the "Series Fantastique" by Jumeau, described in The Jumeau Book by Theimer/Theriault as "depicting an adult woman", the only model of that series to do so and being an abrupt departure from the other "Series Fantastique" which were of children. So rare is the model that no quantity at all was listed as remaining in the 1899 Jumeau inventory. Value Points: extremely rare portrait lady with regal, yet gentle presence, very fine quality of bisque and painting designed to accentuate the sculpted adult face with smaller eyecuts and defined cheek and jaw lines, and wearing superb antique costume that may be original.
French Bisque Art Character, Model 217, by Emile Jumeau from "Series Fantastique" 80,000/120,000
Lot # 18 (Sale Order: 18 of 440)
20" (51 cm.) Bisque socket head with highly-characterized expression of child exuberantly sticking out her tongue, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted long lashes, brush-stroked and multi-feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth modeled as though widely open and with "sticking-out" tongue in a sassy manner, row of sculpted teeth, separately sculpted pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, original body and body finish. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 9 (head, and artist checkmarks) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (torso). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1890s, the model 211 from his "Series Fantastique"; very few examples of this extraordinary doll were ever made as indicated by the 1899 Jumeau inventory which stated that only 11 examples of the character remained in this size 9. Value Points: extremely rare character with fine luminous bisque enhancing the intricately-sculpted facial planes, original wig, pate, body, body finish, original silk costume, straw and velvet bonnet, and signed Jumeau shoes. The doll bears a blue ribbon award from the 1980 UFDC convention held in Washington, D.C.
French Bisque Character, Model 208, "Series Fantastique" by Jumeau, Provenance 50,000/65,000
Lot # 19 (Sale Order: 19 of 440)
20" (51 cm.) Bisque socket head, very narrow eye sockets designed as though the eyes are crinkled in laughter, blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, long painted curly lashes, thick brush-stroked and feathered brows, rounded nose tip, shaded nostrils, sculpted-closed mouth modeled as though open in a hearty laugh, two rows of sculpted teeth, defined tongue, separately-modeled pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 208 (incised) Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 9 (and artist checkmarks, on head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, from his 1890's "Series Fantastique", only 17 examples of this model in size 9 remained in the 1899 Jumeau inventory indicating how very rare the doll is. Value Points: the very dramatic laughing expression is compelling yet curiously charming, enhanced by very choice quality of sculpting, bisque and painting, original wig, pate, body, body finish, fine antique costume, bonnet and accessories. Provenance: about 1903, the original owner, Ann Dore spotted the amazing doll in the display window of the famous White House department store in San Francisco and purchased it for her cousin who was a doll collector. Years later, as the cousin was moving to France, she returned the doll to Ann Dore, who preserved it her entire life; on one occasion, once in 1930 she entered the doll in a competition promoted by Meir and Frank department store of Portland, Oregon where she was awarded the Grand Prize. The doll has remained in the family and is now being sold by the great granddaughter of Ann Dore.
Large German All-Bisque Mignonette, 886, by Simon and Halbig with High Blue Stockings 1100/1500
Lot # 20 (Sale Order: 20 of 440)
9" (23 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted ribbed blue stockings to above the knees, black two-strap heeled shoes with little bows. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 886 S 5 H . Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1885. Value Points: rare large size and blue stockings, especially beautiful face, original aqua silk and lace dress, woven bonnet.
Dear German All-Bisque Miniature Doll by Kling with Original Costume and Opera Glasses 400/600
Lot # 21 (Sale Order: 21 of 440)
5 1/2" (14 cm.) Solid domed bisque swivel head on bisque torso, large brown glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white stockings with blue rims and black one-strap shoes. Condition: generally excellent, chip on upper torso, chip on right leg rim. Marks: 31.14. Comments: C.F. Kling, circa 1885. Value Points: beautiful gentle expression, the doll wears original silk dress with lace trim, matching bonnet, undergarments, and carries bone-framed opera glasses with Stanhope scenes of the Pyrenees.
Large German All-Bisque Miniature Doll, 886, by Simon and Halbig with Square-Cut Teeth 1100/1500
Lot # 22 (Sale Order: 22 of 440)
9" (23 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, two square cut upper teeth and one square cut lower tooth, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted blue above-the-knee stockings, black two-strap heeled shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 886 S 5 H. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1885. Value Points: rare large size, with square-cut teeth, original costume and bonnet, blue painted stockings, and carrying tiny all-bisque miniature doll.
German All-Bisque Miniature Doll by Kestner with Her Own Tiny Doll 600/900
Lot # 23 (Sale Order: 23 of 440)
5" (13 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, plump cheeks, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, arched brows, accented nostrils of tiny rounded nose, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, sculpted bent elbows, left hand clasped closed, shapely legs with tiny ankles. Condition: generally excellent, tiny flakes on top of right toe, silk dress. Marks: 1. Comments: Kestner, circa 1885. Value Points: very beautiful face, bisque and painting, all original body with well-defined musculature, the little girl is holding her own tiny all-bisque doll.
German All-Bisque Miniature Doll by Kestner with Fancy Boots, Along with Pup on Pillow 1200/1600
Lot # 24 (Sale Order: 24 of 440)
7 1/2" (19 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, brown glass set eyes, painted lashes, arched brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, curled hands with defined fingers, painted white socks with purple ties, blue heeled ankle boots with black tassels, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, tiny hidden flake at bottom of neck socket. Marks: 2. Comments: Kestner, circa 1885. Value Points: very dear gentle expression, rare painted boots, original wig, including a curly mohair seated pup with black bead eyes, seated on a velvet cushion with fringed border.
Fine Vignette of All-Bisque Dolls with Original Costumes, with Wheeled Flower Cart 1800/2500
Lot # 25 (Sale Order: 25 of 440)
7" (18 cm.) larger doll. Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, outlined lips, two square cut upper teeth and one lower, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted blue ribbed stockings to above the knees, black one-strap heeled shoes with little bows. Along with 5" all bisque doll with swivel head, blue glass eyes, closed mouth, painted features, jointed bisque arms and legs, painted shoes and socks. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 886 2 (larger). Comments: Simon and Halbig (larger). Value Points: the charming vignette features a blue-stocking girl in original lace costume and with original wig, with her smaller companion in original costume including flannel bunny-hooded coat and with woven basket of flowers at her back; and with a woven cart with two metal spoked wheels carrying bouquet of silk flowers.
