The Voyage Continues - Fine Antique Dolls
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The Voyage Continues - Fine Antique Dolls
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Filled with dolls, many owning trunks of costumes, bound from past journeys and now to its next home, this auction celebrates the passage of the doll, through history and generations of loving owners.
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Beautiful French Bisque Poupee by Jumeau for Maison Simonne in Antique Costume 2700/3800
Lot # 1 (Sale Order: 1 of 296)
17" (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, brilliant pale blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, lightly feathered lashes, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with pale accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupee body with gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees, stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent, body very sturdy. Marks: 4 (head and shoulderplate) Simonne (stamp on torso). Comments: Pierre-Francois Jumeau, circa 1875, the poupee was presented in the luxury Parisian toy shop of Simonne. Value Points: the delicately-featured poupee with beautiful eyes, Simonne boutique label, wearing outstanding early silk gown with fringe trim, undergarments, woven bonnet with velvet rim, leather shoes marked C.P. and carrying hand-painted folding fan.
Petite French Bisque Poupee by Leontine Rohmer with Extensive Trousseau and Trunk 5000/7500
Lot # 2 (Sale Order: 2 of 296)
13" (33 cm.) Bisque swivel head with flat-cut neck on original bisque shoulderplate, very plump face, large cobalt blue glass inset eyes with thick dark eyeliner, lightly-painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with pert tiny lips, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, softly-stuffed kid body with gusset-jointing at hips and knees, kid-over wooden upper arms with dowel jointing at shoulders, bisque arms to above the elbows, separately-sculpted fingers. Condition: Generally excellent, original distinctive body, tip of one finger missing. Marks: Rohmer (green stamp on torso). Comments: Leontine Rohmer, circa 1860. Value Points: charming petite poupee with brilliant eyes that vividly contrast the pale complexion, original body with rarer bisque arms, wearing fine bronze green and blue silk costume, undergarments, leather boots, woven hat. The poupee owns her original trunk with eight additional bonnets, seven additional gowns or dresses, bone-handled parasol, undergarments, and various other accessories.
French Bisque Portrait Poupee by Pierre-Francois Jumeau, Articulated Wooden Body 12,000/16,000
Lot # 3 (Sale Order: 3 of 296)
25" (64 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, large brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, dark painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with pale accented lips, separately-modeled pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French wooden poupee body with very shapely torso, curved derriere, dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, swivel wrists, luxury pivot at upper arms and thighs, antique costume is included. Condition: generally excellent, some retouch to body. Marks: 8 (head). Comments: Pierre-Francois Jumeau, circa 1875. Value Points: the rarity of the early portrait poupee is enhanced by its beauty; the large model has original superbly sculpted articulated wooden body.
French Bisque Premiere Bebe, Size 0, by Emile Jumeau in Original Couturier Costume 12,000/16,000
Lot # 4 (Sale Order: 4 of 296)
9" (23 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes with very large irises, painted lashes, feathered arched brows, accented nostrils, pierced ears, closed mouth with delicate smile on the pale outlined lips, pierced ears, original blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 0 (head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878, the first period or premiere bebe. Value Points: an outstanding doll, with most endearing expression, unusually fine quality of bisque and painting on this early tiny bebe, in fine unplayed with condition and wearing original ivory silk dress with Jumeau blue silk label on balayeuse ruffle, original matched undergarments, cap, socks, cream kidskin shoes with silk rosette signed "E. Jumeau Med. d'Or Paris 1".
A Fine French Doll's Chair and Earthenware Dog with Amber Glass Eyes 600/900
Lot # 5 (Sale Order: 5 of 296)
11" (28 cm.) The maple wood chair has fancily-carved spindles and supports in the faux-bamboo style, and with tufted aqua silk seat having corded edging. Along with an earthenware figure of dog in begging pose, and having inset amber glass eyes. Excellent condition. French, circa 1880, the style of chair is most unusual.
German All-Bisque Closed Mouth Child by Kestner with Tiny Ankles and Feet 1100/1500
Lot # 6 (Sale Order: 6 of 296)
6" (15 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, bright cobalt blue glass sleep eyes, delicately-painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig in long hip-length braids, plaster pate, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, cupped right hand, closed left hand, shapely legs with tiny ankles and bare feet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1. Comments: Kestner, circa 1880. Value Points: very dear face, lovely bisque, wonderful rare early body and original braided wig.
Pair, French Petite Wooden Chairs with Silk Tufted Seats 500/700
Lot # 7 (Sale Order: 7 of 296)
7" (18 cm.) Each with dark brown finish and fancily spindled back and legs, the seats covered in magenta silk satin with gold tufted buttons and fringed braid edging. Excellent condition. French, circa 1880, rare size, impeccably preserved.
Beautiful French Bisque Poupee by Louis Doleac, with Trunk and Extensive Trousseau 6000/8000
Lot # 8 (Sale Order: 8 of 296)
16" (41 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with well-defined outline of lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupee body with gusset-jointed at hips and knees, kid-over wooden upper arms, bisque lower arms with sculpted curled fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: L Depose 3 D. Comments: Louis Doleac & Cie, circa 1875. Value Points: very beautiful poupee with lovely bisque, distinctive facial expression, rare maker's signature, and wearing original ivory satin gown with extended train, undergarments, leather tasseled boots. The poupee owns an antique doll trunk with original paper lining and double trays, which is filled with an extensive trousseau comprising three fine antique gowns, additional day dresses or partial costumes, extensive undergarments, fringed shawls, coat, five additional bonnets, and early papeterie.
Earliest and All-Original French Bisque Bebe by Schmitt et Fils with Gorgeous Eyes 8000/11,000
Lot # 9 (Sale Order: 9 of 296)
14" (36 cm.) Bisque socket head with plump round face, very full cheeks, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented eye corners and nostrils of tiny nose, closed outlined lips, well-defined chin, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists and flat-cut derriere. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sch (with cross swords in shield, on head and also on pate and on flat ridge of derriere) 0 (head). Levavasseur & Ouachee (stamped on stomach). Comments: Schmitt et Fils, circa 1877, the bebe was sold in the luxury toy store owned by Levavasseur & Ouachee; the pair had succeeded Perreau Fils in 1876 and then, in 1879, founded the famous Parisian store of Au Paradis des Enfants. This particular bebe, thus, was created prior to that founding. Value Points: the beauty of the bebe is rivaled by its fine original state of preservation and markings; the bebe has original wig pate, body, body finish, chemise, costume and leather shoes with rosettes.
French Glass-Eyed King Charles Cavalier Spaniel Pup as Candy Container 800/1100
Lot # 10 (Sale Order: 10 of 296)
9" (23 cm.) Of firmly-constructed paper mache with hollow interior, the pup is richly covered with russet-brown fur and has shaggy ears and tail, very large amber glass eyes, flat black nose and defined lips, and is fitted with a red leather collar with silver name plate. The head removes for access to the candy container interior. Excellent condition. French, circa 1890, a luxury candy container as King Charles Cavalier Spaniel Pup has a wonderful expression and is perfectly preserved.
Rare Early All-Bisque Man as Circus Performer with Extraordinary Painted Costume 1200/1500
Lot # 12 (Sale Order: 11 of 296)
5" (13 cm.) One-piece bisque head and torso, peg-jointed arms and legs, the figure depicting an adult man with sculpted moustache and goatee, sculpted hair with white headband, with defined waist, muscular elongated legs, flat painted red shoes, modeled bent right elbow with cupped hand. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: for the French market, circa 1860. Value Points: superb detail of painted facial and costume details, the circus performer man has fancily painted costume of purple-dotted fuchsia with ruffled lace bodice, white tights. The doll bears a blue ribbon award from 1984 UFDC convention.
Rare All-Bisque Miniature Doll Depicting Woman in Exceptional Sculpted Costume 900/1400
Lot # 13 (Sale Order: 12 of 296)
4" (10 cm.) One-piece bisque head and torso, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, depicting a woman with sculpted black hair and feathered brimmed hat, painted facial features, fancily-sculpted costume with pink fitted jacket and draped bodice, blue pants with white ruffle and gilt edging, painted red shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: circa 1865, for the French market. Value Points: rare early articulated doll with very fancy costume and accessories. The doll has a blue ribbon award from the 2009 UFDC convention.
Rare Early Miniature All-Bisque Doll Depicting Jester in Fancily-Sculpted Costume 900/1400
Lot # 14 (Sale Order: 13 of 296)
3 3/4" (10 cm.) One-piece bisque torso, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, depicting a man as circus jester, with black sculpted hair beneath jauntily-perched brimmed hat, painted facial features, and having sculpted and painted jester costume, including blue shirt with pom-poms and white ruffled collar, striped colorful short pants, white leggings, flat black shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: circa 1865, for the French market. Value Points: very rare model with wonderful painted costume and expressively posed face and hat. The doll has a blue ribbon award from the 1986 UFDC convention.
Early and Rare Tiny All-Bisque Harlequin with Wonderful Painted Costume and Hat 800/1000
Lot # 15 (Sale Order: 14 of 296)
2 1/2" (6 cm.) One-piece bisque head and torso, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, sculpted uptilted head with painted facial features, black sculpted hair under ruffled harlequin cap, sculpted and painted costume of shaded blue tunic with scalloped edge collar, white leggings, flat black shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: for the French market, circa 1865. Value Points: delightful and very rare miniature doll depicting the popular cultural figure of harlequin.
Charming French Mechanical Musical Troubadour as Violinist by Gustav Vichy 6000/8500
Lot # 16 (Sale Order: 15 of 296)
18" (46 cm.) A bisque doll is standing upon a velvet-covered platform, posed in a jaunty manner, and holding a violin and bow; with very full face, large brown glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, one piece carton torso and legs, metal hinged arms, paper mache hands, wearing original burgundy and ivory silk troubadour costume with gold button trim. When wound, he turns his head in a complicated manner and strums the violin, while music plays. Condition: generally excellent, hands retouched, mechanism and music function well. Marks: (original paper music label on the base). Comments: Gustav Vichy, Paris, circa 1865. Value Points: charming young man with original (albeit frail pants) costume, very fine bisque, delightful actions and music.
French Bisque Bebe with Gutta Percha Body and Bisque Hands, Trousseau by Huret 30,000/45,000
Lot # 17 (Sale Order: 16 of 296)
18" (46 cm.) Very pale pressed bisque socket head with dainty petite features, plump rounded face, pronounced double chin, light bulb-shaped throat, ice-blue enamel glass inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, delicately feathered lashes and brows, mauve blushed eye shadow, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, original ash blonde mohair wig over cork pate, gutta percha bebe body based upon the Huret deposed body design, dowel-articulation at the shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, bisque hands with separately defined fingers and knuckles. Condition: generally excellent, very sturdy gutta percha body with some typical restoration, one baby finger has imperceptible restoration. Marks: Huret 54 Boulv. Haussman Paris (kid torso band). Comments: Huret, circa late 1870s, this particular gutta-percha-bodied bebe presumes a very specific moment of history, positioned between the end of Huret's gutta percha-bodied poupee (about 1875/1880) and the beginning of Huret's wooden-bodied bebe (about 1880). It may rightly be considered the very first of the Huret bebes, and it is not likely to have been made for more than one or two years in extremely limited numbers; only one or two other examples are known to exist. Its specific size is notable: although the doll is the exact height (18") of the earlier Huret poupee, its proportions are that of a child (9 1/2" head circumference,10" waist, 12" hips, and with legs that are scaled to the size of the torso exactly like a child's body would be). Even the superb bisque hands were sculpted with the plump roundedness of a child's hand. Curiously, one other example has been sold by Theriault's (July 2012, #54) wearing a nearly identical costume, indicating that the dress may be an original from the Huret firm. Value Points: the extreme rarity of the bebe, its uniquely sculpted face, hands and body, is complemented by its great beauty and quality of bisque and painting. The doll wears her original luxurious purple velvet and lace costume, muslin undergarments with lace trim, stockings, ivory silk bonnet and labeled boots which also bear the paper label of Au Nain Bleu and is preserved in her original trunk that bears the prestige label of "Cardinet, Articles de Voyage" along with other costumes and accessories, including brown coat in velours a Brandebourg with matching muff and cap, white summer dress in fine linen and lace, red and white checkered day dress with embroidered details, ivory jacket in cord du roi, numerous undergarments, three additional caps and bonnets and more. The doll was been preserved for more than 135 years at its original family estate in the Loire valley of France.
French Mother-Of-Pearl Dance Tablet with Silver Filigree and Pencil, Cameo Center 300/500
Lot # 18 (Sale Order: 17 of 296)
2" (5 cm.) The medallion-shaped mother-of-pearl tablet has elaborate silver garland filigree overlay that is centered by a floral cameo, and encloses faux-ivory pages. The tablet has an attached silver link chain and pencil, and is presented in a fitted velvet-lined leather case with gold-tooled edging. Excellent condition. French, circa 1875.
All-Original French Pull-Toy with Dancing Masked Clown 1700/2300
Lot # 19 (Sale Order: 18 of 296)
13" (33 cm.) Standing upon a wooden platform with lithographed paper cover, fringed edging, and metal spoked wheels, is a bisque headed doll with blue glass eyes and painted black mask face, wooden block torso, metal upper arms and legs, wooden lower arms and legs. The doll is wearing its original clown costume with ruffled collar, brass bells, bells attached to painted shoes, and matching jester cap. When pulled along, the clown waves arms and legs up and down in a cheerful manner. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 5/0. Comments: for the French market, possibly Zinner and Sohne, circa 1890. Value Points: fine state of preservation, rare painted mask face, original costume.
Gorgeous French Bisque Bebe, Rare 9x Model, by Emile Jumeau 8000/11,000
Lot # 20 (Sale Order: 19 of 296)
20" (51 cm.) Bisque socket head with very full plump cheeks and chin, blue/grey glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading, thick dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth, defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, impressed dimple at philtrum and chin, 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. Marks: 9 x (large impressed mark on head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1882, a rare model which is seldom found. Value Points: very beautiful bebe with superb sculpting, finest bisque and painting, original wig, body, body finish, lovely gold patterned silk dress, frou-frou bonnet, undergarments, leather Jumeau shoes.
Viennese Enamelled Bronze Miniature Coach 500/700
Lot # 21 (Sale Order: 20 of 296)
5" (13 cm.) The enameled bronze carriage body has hand-painted finish and is decorated with garlands of flowers, four winged cherubs and a romantic scene in the Watteau manner; the coach has gilded spoked metal wheels which actually revolve, driver's seat, and crown-shaped finial on the roof. Excellent condition. Vienna, late 19th century.
Petite French Bisque Bebe Brevete by Leon Casimir Bru, Size 4/0, in Original Costume 17,000/23,000
Lot # 22 (Sale Order: 21 of 296)
12" (30 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, plump cheeks, amber brown glass inset eyes with darker brown iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, rose blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with pale accented lips, pierced ears, original blonde lambswool wig over cork pate, kid bebe body with square cut collarette, gusset-jointing at hips and knees, curved kid arms, bisque forearms. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 4/0 (head and shoulders) Bebe Brevete SGDG Paris (paper label on torso). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, his earliest period bebe, circa 1877. Value Points: rare tiny size 4/0 of the impeccably-preserved bebe, original wig, original sturdy body, original costume including chemise, undergarments, (pantalets with pencil notation 4/0) silk dress, earrings, bonnet, socks, and Bru leather shoes marked with "B" in oval and "0000".
All-Original French Luxury Miniature Room with Draperies and Furnishings 3500/4500
Lot # 23 (Sale Order: 22 of 296)
22" (56 cm.) w. x 13"h. x 13"d. A folding room with open front and angled side windows, has original lithographed paper floor to simulate tapestry carpet, and papered walls; the side-angled open windows are lavishly curtained in coral satin with lace-edging and matching valances, and the room is filled with a matched ensemble of gilt-accented rosewood furnishings comprising a day bed with canopy top and rose satin curtains, bed covers and back curtain; armoire with mirrored front and shelved interior; dressing table with hinged-bracket mirror; pedestal library table with rose satin cover and fringe; and armchair and two side chairs with rose satin upholstery. There is also a white-walled fireplace with rose satin fringed mantel, gilt ormolu mantel clock with figure of woman; and large gilt ormolu framed mirror. The set is preserved in its original box with original paper label from the luxury Parisian toy store, Magasin des Enfants. Furnishings and draperies are near mint, wall and floor papers have some rubs. French, circa 1890.
German Bisque Closed Mouth Doll in Original Costume as Candy Container 400/600
Lot # 24 (Sale Order: 23 of 296)
8" (20 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass inset eyes, red upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, brunette human hair, hollow carton body which separates at the hips for use as candy container, wooden hands, paper mache legs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1890. Value Points: perfectly-preserved doll, wearing original well-detailed folklore costume, was originally presented as a luxury candy container box.
Set of Twelve Tiny German All-Bisque Dolls with Original Costumes and Box by Carl Horn 300/500
Lot # 25 (Sale Order: 24 of 296)
1 1/4" (3 cm.) Each is all-bisque with sculpted hair and painted facial features, jointed arms and legs, painted white stockings and brown shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, Carl Horn of Dresden advertised "miniature dolls, dolls in national costumes", circa 1915. Value Points: precious tiny dolls are wearing factory-original knit costumes, and are presented in original box.
Pair, German All-Bisque Miniature Dolls in Original Folklore Costumes 300/500
Lot # 26 (Sale Order: 25 of 296)
4" (10 cm.) Each is all-bisque with one-piece bisque head and torso, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, jointed arms and legs, painted brown stockings and black one-strap shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1900. Value Points: the little boy and girl wear original well-detailed traditional folklore costumes.
