For the Love of the Ladies: Day 1
Saturday, October 1, 2016 | 11:00 AM Pacific
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For the Love of the Ladies: Day 1
Saturday, October 1, 2016 | 11:00 AM Pacific
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The Estelle Rose Johnston collection encompasses hundreds of remarkable dolls. Early wood and paper mache dolls, porcelain dolls, and poupees from the French golden years. Oct 1-2 in Phoenix, AZ.
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Beautiful French Porcelain Poupee by Leontine Rohmer with Fine Early Silk Costume 6500/8500
Lot # 1 (Sale Order: 1 of 300)
18" (46 cm.) Porcelain swivel head with very plump facial shape and flat-cut neck rim, on original porcelain shoulderplate, pink-tinted complexion, painted blue eyes gazing upward with darker outer iris rims, black upper eyeliner, painted all-around lashes, lightly-feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, unpierced ears, blonde lambswool wig, kid poupee body with kid-over-wooden upper arms, pink-tinted porcelain lower arms and hands, gusset-jointed hips, ball-jointed knees with kid-over carved knee balls, pull-strings in torso for seating pose. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (Rohmer oval stamp on torso). Comments: Leontine Rohmer, circa 1857, having distinctive body as shown in her 1857 depose. Value Points: fine gleaming porcelain accentuates the beautifully painted eyes, softly blushed cheeks, signed original body and wearing superb antique silk gown, undergarments, bonnet, and leather slippers.
Luxury French Rosewood Vitrine with Bronze Mounts 1200/1600
Lot # 2 (Sale Order: 2 of 300)
21" (53 cm.) x 13" x 6"d. The wooden cabinet with luxury rosewood veneers in starburst manner, has a front window, single drawer, curved crest, and bronze-green velvet shelf lining. The cabinet is accented with figural bronze mounts, drawer pulls, and edging. Excellent condition. French, circa 1865, the luxury construction and details indicates its original presentation at the prestigious Parisian shop of Maison Alphonse Giroux.
Early French Bisque Poupee by Adelaide Huret in Superb Early Silk Costume 9000/12,000
Lot # 3 (Sale Order: 3 of 300)
18" (46 cm.) Bisque shoulder head with very plump rounded face, painted blue eyes with glazed accent at the lower eyes, thick upper eyeliner, painted lashes, arched feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with accent dots on the heart-shaped upper lip, accent line between the lips, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, all-wooden fully-articulated body with dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees and ankles, swivel waist and pivot joint at thighs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Adelaide Huret, circa 1858. Value Points: especially fine sculpting accentuating the rounded nose and chin, very choice delicately-blushed complexion, on shapely wooden body with deluxe detail of articulation, and wearing superb early silk gown with matching fringe-trimmed jacket, pressed flannel bonnet, bone-handled parasol with silk shade, undergarments, and leather ankle boots signed "Huret a Paris" in green stamp (buttons missing). The doll was featured in an 1986 Doll Reader article "For the Love of the Ladies" written by Estelle Johnston; it remained a favorite of the collector for the nearly 40 years that the doll has lived in her home.
Early Grodnertal Wooden Doll with Superb Original Costume 2500/3500
Lot # 4 (Sale Order: 4 of 300)
15" (38 cm.) All-wooden doll with one-piece head and torso, heart-shaped face on slender elongated throat, dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, painted complexion, hair and facial features, black hair with stippled details of curls around the face, painted tiny grey outlined eyes with defined lashes, tiny closed mouth, blushed cheeks, pierced ears. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Grodnertal, circa 1830. Value Points: pristine preservation of the superb doll, including original costume comprising embroidered silk stockings, leather slippers with rose silk bows, embroidered gown with laced bodice, rose silk jacket, embroidered coin purse, earrings, and outstanding woven bonnet over hand-knit snood. The doll has blue ribbon award from 1999 UFDC exhibition and was featured in an article by Estelle Johnston in the summer 1991 Doll Reader.
Grand and Very Fine Early Grodnertal Lady with Painted Bodice 7500/9500
Lot # 5 (Sale Order: 5 of 300)
32" (81 cm.) One-piece carved wooden head and upper torso, oval-shaped face with pointy chin, very elongated throat, sculpted ears, sculpted hair with painted curls around the forehead, deeply-defined hair including a narrow braid that criss-crosses at the back of head and loops around the high decorative comb at her crown, painted brown eyes in defined sockets, painted lashes and brows, aquiline-shaped nose, closed mouth, defined chin, sculpted yoke with painted floral decorations, dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, swivel waist, painted green slippers with black edging. Condition: structurally excellent, very fine light restoration of painted features is possible. Comments: Grodnertal, circa 1830. Value Points: exceptionally rare and luxurious grand size with artistic sculpting, rare swivel waist, elaborate coiffure, decorative yoke, and having original early costume comprising gown, undergarments, silk slippers, jewelry. The doll was featured by Estelle Johnston in an article "Unusual Dolls" in the Summer 1995 issue of Doll News, and in the book, Rare and Lovely Dolls of Two Centuries, page 78, by John Darcy Noble.
Early 18th Century English Wooden Doll, Original Costume, 1739 Dated Coin Pocket 12,000/18,000
Lot # 6 (Sale Order: 6 of 300)
28" (71 cm.) One piece wooden head and torso with very full cheeks, elongated throat, shapely high bosom and tiny waist, linen-over-wooden upper arms with iron pin hinging, wooden lower arms and legs with dowel jointing at elbows, hips and knees, very shapely calves and separate fingers, brown enamel inset eyes, all-around painted lashes, heavy eyelids with black upper eyeliner, feathered brows, closed mouth, cheek blush, original wig. Condition: very good original finish with some typical rubs, small flake on upper left eye rim. Comments: English, circa 1730, the grand size and luxury costume indicate original presentation for aristocratic family. Value Points: the grand-sized doll with highly-characterized expression and original finish is wearing her original costume comprising blue silk damask open robe over rose hand-quilted silk petticoat, undergarments, superbly-fitted laced stays, blue and white checkered linen pannier, stockings with garters, fitted silk shoes with little heels, embroidered lace cap, leather gloves fitted to her hands, and, finally, hanging coin pockets with embroidered detail (one pocket embroidered S.S. and the other 1739). The doll has a blue ribbon award from 1988 UFDC convention, and was described ads "exceptional" in a 1994 Contemporary Doll Collector article titled "The Amazing Collections of Estelle Johnston" by John Darcy Noble.
19th Century Schlaggenwald Porcelain Lady Doll with Original Porcelain Limbs 2000/3000
Lot # 7 (Sale Order: 7 of 300)
18" (46 cm.) Very thick hand-pressed porcelain with rosy-tinted complexion, solid dome with three sew holes at forehead rim for attachment of brunette human hair wig, oval-shaped face, elongated throat, sloping shoulders with slightly modeled bosom and five sew holes, painted blue eyes with red and black upper eyeliner, brown single stroke brows, closed mouth with richly shaded lips, blushed cheeks, muslin stitch-jointed body, tinted porcelain lower arms and legs with four sew holes on each, porcelain bare feet, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: from porcelain works of the village of Schlaggenwald (now of Czech Republic), mid-1800s. Value Points: rare model with distinctive expression, complexion tinting, and wig attachment, rare matching porcelain limbs, lovely antique costume.
Collection of Fine Doll Accessories and Miniatures of Mid-1800s 500/800
Lot # 8 (Sale Order: 8 of 300)
Including a rare 1 3/4"h. half-circle comb-box of marbled paper containing the original very fine carton comb with "jewel" trim; another 3 1/4" rare box with marbled papers, glass sides and title "Jewels of Worth"; two additional book-shaped boxes with decorative papers, four various combs (one with wooden handle); early silver chatelaine with rare accessories, and a 2 1/2" carved bone folding fan in its original box. Excellent condition. Mid-1800s.
Collection of Fine Early Doll Accessories, Early 1800s 600/900
Lot # 9 (Sale Order: 9 of 300)
Including a fine early muslin cap with ruffled tulle edging; 4" woven lidded basket, 3" very narrow leather slippers; tortoise box and penknife; gilded tin nut-shaped hinged box containing a thimble; book-shaped early box, early hankie with handmade lace edging, and 2 3/4" pressed gilded metal lorgnette with original decorated paper box. Excellent condition, Early 1800s.
Splendid 19th Century Schlaggenwald Brown-Eyed Porcelain Lady 3000/4000
Lot # 10 (Sale Order: 10 of 300)
26" (66 cm.) Very thick hand-pressed porcelain shoulderhead with rosy-tinted complexion, solid dome with three sew holes at forehead rim for attachment of brunette human hair wig, slightly-rounded oval-shaped face, elongated throat, sloping shoulders with slightly modeled bosom and five sew holes, painted brown eyes with red and brown upper eyeliner, brown single stroke brows, closed mouth with wide center accent line, blushed cheeks, muslin stitch-jointed body, tinted porcelain lower arms and legs with four sew holes on each, porcelain bare feet, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (three small horizontal incised lines and brown ink 9 (inside shoulderplate) 9 (back shoulderplate). Comments: from porcelain works of the village of Schlaggenwald (now of Czech Republic), mid-1800s. Value Points: the exquisite rare model is enhanced further by elegant size, fine lustrous patina of tinted complexion, rare brown eyes, original wig with pearl hair ornaments, original body with porcelain limbs, exquisite sculpting of fingers, beautiful antique gold silk gown, undergarments, leather ankle boots.
German Porcelain Doll with Original Detailed Folklore Costume 600/800
Lot # 11 (Sale Order: 11 of 300)
21" (53 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead with plump rounded face, short black sculpted hair with stippled details around the face, deeply-impressed blue painted eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke black brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with hint of smile, original kid body with elongated shape uniquely hand-stitched for this costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: wonderful detail of hair and expression, wearing original black woolen folklore costume with gold thread embroidery and embossed metal belt, with hand-stitched body perfectly fitted to the costume.
Wonderful Mid-1800s Accessories for Lady Dolls 800/1200
Lot # 12 (Sale Order: 12 of 300)
9" (23 cm.) l. parasol. The wonderful assortment includes a brass-handled parasol with bone grip and belt loop and with original green silk patterned cover with ivory silk fringe; box with lithographed image and containing two glass bottles and soap wrapper, bone-handled feather fan; quill-framed feather fan, miniature penknife with gilt bird and floral inlay; and miniature 1874 Viennese "Kalander" with gold leaf embossed cover. Excellent condition. Mid-1800s.
Collection of Miniature Accessories 600/900
Lot # 13 (Sale Order: 13 of 300)
2 1/2" (6 cm.) Including four 2 1/2" early blown glass people with painted details of costume (some little chips), 2 1/2" carved bone pincushion with green silk tape measure, green leather bound Common Prayer book with gold-plated silver corners having hallmarks of Charles Penny Brown, miniature "Valentine" box with intricate designs under glass cover; book-shaped box with mirrored inside lid, silver nut-shaped tiny necessaire with tiny silver thimble and pincushion; and a green velvet cushion with needlework accents. Excellent condition except as noted, Mid/late 1800s.
Two Early Coral and Bell Rattles Including Very Rare Miniature 400/600
Lot # 14 (Sale Order: 14 of 300)
1 1/4" (3 cm.) - 2 1/4". Including a tiny gilded silver rattle with three dangling bells, whistle and coral tips; and a silver rattle with elaborate repousse detail, four dangling bells and coral tip. Excellent condition. Early 1800s.
Pair of German Porcelain Dolls, Fully-Articulated Wooden Bodies, Original Costumes 2500/3500
Lot # 15 (Sale Order: 15 of 300)
12" (30 cm.) Each has porcelain shoulderhead with slightly pink tinted complexion, sculpted and painted hair and facial features, wooden torso and upper limbs with dowel-jointing at shoulders and elbows, porcelain lower arms and legs, painted white stockings and orange/black shoes, with right hand in clasped position for holding object. Condition: woman's front shoulderplate has break and re-glue, otherwise excellent; man is overall excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1860. Value Points: the wonderful pair with rare bodies, are wearing their original antique costumes; the woman with rare brown eyes and long ringlet curls. The dolls were featured in a 1994 article in Antique Doll Collector, and in an article in the 1994 UFDC convention book.
Early French Bisque Premiere Bebe by Emile Jumeau in Superb Costume 4500/6500
Lot # 16 (Sale Order: 16 of 300)
16" (41 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head, pale blue glass spiral-threaded eyes, painted curly lashes, delicate blushing on eyelids and cheeks, accented eye corners and nostrils, brushstroked and feathered brows, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over original kid-covered cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent, very faint old hairline high on center forehead. Marks: 5. (head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878, early period model with portrait like qualities. Value Points: gorgeous early bebe with superb painting of complexion and features, original body and body finish, wearing fine early silk dress with Alencon lace edging, undergarments, leather shoes signed M.G.
19th Century Miniature Chair with Original Upholstery 400/600
Lot # 17 (Sale Order: 17 of 300)
18" (46 cm.) The carved walnut chair with curved back and arms, cabriole legs, and ribbed and floral carving is fitted with original bronze green silk upholstery with leaf pattern. Excellent condition. French, mid-1800s.
French Miniature Porcelain de Paris Tisaniere 300/500
Lot # 18 (Sale Order: 18 of 300)
6" (15 cm.) Of finest white porcelain, the tea set comprises lidded pot which rests upon the matching warming base, each with gilded bronze edging and decorated with hand painted wild flowers. Excellent condition. Limoges, France, mid-19th century, the miniature version of tea pot with self-warmer is very rare to find, having luxury bronze detail and exquisite painting.
Gorgeous French Bisque Bebe A.T., Size 9, by Andre Thuillier 20,000/28,000
Lot # 19 (Sale Order: 19 of 300)
18" (46 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with delicate spiral threading, rose-blushed eye shadow, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with very full lips having shaded and accented details, heart-shaped upper lips, defined chin, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, wearing lovely antique silk dress with lace trim, matching bonnet, undergarments stockings, leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: A. 9 T. Comments: Andre Thuillier, circa 1884. Value Points: the richly-sculpted features of the rare bebe are enhanced by finest bisque, complexion and painting of feathers, original body and body finish.
Early Period German Porcelain Brown-Haired Lad by KPM in Scottish Costume 3500/4500
Lot # 20 (Sale Order: 20 of 300)
17" (43 cm.) Pink-tinted porcelain shoulderhead with sculpted short brown hair having swirled forelock curl onto forehead, sculpted details of eyes, painted blue eyes in half-moon shape, incised and red upper eyeliner, single stroke brown brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, early muslin hand-stitched body with leather arms. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (KPM blue and red logo marks inside shoulderplate). Comments: KPM, circa 1844 (as indicated by style of maker's mark). Comments: very rare early porcelain with outstanding sculpting and expression, rare brown hair, maker's marks, and with original body and wearing early (possibly original) well-detailed Scottish costume.
German Porcelain Figure "Servant with Swaddling Baby" by Meissen 600/900
Lot # 21 (Sale Order: 21 of 300)
7" (18 cm.) Standing upon a porcelain base is a porcelain figure of a woman with well-detailed costume including ruffled bonnet, apron, and plaid shawl, having an unusual "mask" face, and holding a swaddled baby in her arm. Excellent condition. Marks: (Meissen blue crossed swords). Comments: Meissen, mid-1800s, the figure was discussed by Estelle Johnston in a January 1991 article "Swaddled Babes" in Dolls Magazine in which she noted that the figure was from the Commedia dell'Arte series, depicting the servant Gnaga holding the swaddled babe in her arms, and pointing out the resemblance of the baby to doll's heads of the same era. Value Points: wonderfully-detailed rare figurine.
Grand and Extremely Rare Early Porcelain Brown Haired Lady 7000/9000
Lot # 22 (Sale Order: 22 of 300)
25" (64 cm.) Hand-pressed thick paste porcelain shoulderhead with pink-tinted complexion, perfectly oval face, elongated strong throat, sculpted brown hair arranged with center part and short finger curls around the sides and back of head, enhanced by deeply incised comb marks and shaded coloring, deeply-sculpted eye sockets with defined eyelids, upper-glancing blue eyes, black and red upper eyeliner, ombre eye shadow, feathered brown brows, aquiline nose, closed mouth with well-shaped lips, blushed cheeks, four sew holes on the front and four on the back of shoulderplate rim, newer muslin stitch-jointed body, pink-tinted porcelain arms, well costumed in green silk brocade dress, undergarments, stockings, woven shoes, jewelry. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: circa 1855, the maker of the doll remains a mystery; various makers have been suggested including Royal Copenhagen, Schlaggenwald, and, in an article written by Estelle Johnston in Antique Doll Collector, May 2013, Jacob Petit of France is proposed based upon the unusual placement of sew holes on the shoulderplate rim. Value Points: extremely rare doll, of which only three other examples are documented to exist, with remarkable quality of sculpting enhanced by very fine artistic painting and very rare color of hair.
Beautiful French Bisque Poupee by Eugene Barrois in Superb Antique Costume 2800/3500
Lot # 23 (Sale Order: 23 of 300)
17" (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, deluxe head pivoting allowing tilting as well as swivel, blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, delicately painted lashes and brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, ears pierced into head, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid poupee body with shapely torso, gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: E. 4 B. (incised letters on front shoulderplate). Comments: Eugene Constant Barrois, circa 1870. Value Points: beautiful gentle face with deluxe neck swivel and pivot, very sturdy fresh body, and wearing outstanding antique costume of pale green and ivory silk pinstripes with elaborate construction details, undergarments, leather shoes, bonnet.
Elaborate Vienna Bronze and Enamel Miniature Clock 700/900
Lot # 24 (Sale Order: 24 of 300)
6 1/2" (17 cm.) The mantel clock with elaborate rococo gilded bronze frame surmounted by a winged cherub seated upon a gong, has six enamel inset panels with hand-painted designs of cherubs at play, with porcelain clock face. Structurally excellent, the clockworks are non functioning. Vienna, Austria, a luxury and richly ornamented example of the late 19th century works.
Collection of 19th Century Miniature Gentleman's Pipes 300/500
Lot # 25 (Sale Order: 25 of 300)
1 1/2" (4 cm.) -3" pipes. Seven antique miniature gentleman's pipes of various materials and styles, ranging from porcelain to bone to wood. Excellent condition. Late 19th century, extremely difficult to find.
