What Frolicks Are Here

What Frolicks Are Here

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What Frolicks Are Here

What Frolicks Are Here

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A very fine Marquis catalog auction of over 300 choice antique dolls from private estate collections. Absentee, telephone and live internet bidding if you cannot attend.

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Rare German Munich Art Character Doll by Marian Kaulitz 3000/5000

Lot # 1 (Sale Order: 1 of 350)      

14" (36 cm.) Composition socket head with hand-pressed and painted complexion and facial features, large brown eyes, dark eyeliner, feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils of small rounded nose, closed mouth with very full downcast pouting lips, blushed cheeks, side-parted auburn mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, nice antique costume and undergarments that are possibly original. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Munich Art Doll from the studios of artist Marian Kaulitz, circa 1908, whose dolls are considered the forerunners of the sought-after art doll movement of the next five years. Value Points: most pleasing example of the rare doll with captivating expression, original body and body finish, pristine finish....more

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Delightful German Bisque Figurine "Little Girl with Beloved Pets" 400/600

Lot # 2 (Sale Order: 2 of 350)      

12" (30 cm.) h. 9"w. The large one-piece bisque figurine depicts a little girl with brown tousled hair, down-glancing eyes, smiling expression, bead-trimmed smock, standing upon a grassy mound, alongside her large St. Bernard dog and tabby cat with collar and bell, with two little tabby kittens held in her apron. Excellent condition, one small flake at bottom back rim. Germany, circa 1900....more

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German All-Bisque "Laughing Child in Bear Costume" by Gebruder Heubach 400/600

Lot # 3 (Sale Order: 3 of 350)      

5" (13 cm.) All-bisque figure of a young laughing child wearing a bear costume, the bear mask face pushed up to reveal the child's face, the bear having detail of furry texture. Impressed 5577. Excellent condition. Germany, Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912....more

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German All-Bisque Black Character with Trunk of Puppies 400/600

Lot # 4 (Sale Order: 4 of 350)      

5" (13 cm.) The seated black-complexioned bisque child has sculpted short black fleecy hair, brown intaglio side-glancing eyes, sculpted romper suit, impressed with Heubach sunburst mark and having blue Heubach stamp. Along with a bisque trunk from which are protruding the heads of three different dog breeds, lettered "Tom, Dick and Henry". Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1910....more

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Early German Cloth Character, Series I, by Kathe Kruse 1200/1700

Lot # 5 (Sale Order: 5 of 350)      

16" (41 cm.) All-cloth doll with pressed and oil-painted facial features and short brown hair with forelock curls, shaded brown eyes with pronounced pupils and white eye dots, black and brown upper eyeliner, accent dots at nostrils, closed mouth, shaded ears, stitch-jointed arms with separately stitched thumbs, disc-jointed hips, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent, possible retouch of hair. Marks: Kathe Kruse 42913 (foot). Comments: Kathe Kruse, circa 1915. Value Points: appealing wistful expression on the early plump child....more

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Rare German Bisque Art Character, 174, by Mystery Maker in Original Scottish Costume 1200/1800

Lot # 6 (Sale Order: 6 of 350)      

18" (46 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, painted blonde hair, pronounced ears, intaglio sculpted blue eyes with large black pupils, black and incised upper eyeliner, angled brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with deep scowling expression, shaded lips, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: L 174 H. Comments: Germany, circa 1912, mystery maker from that firm's art character series. Value Points: all original doll with highly characterized expression, finest bisque, sculpting and painting, impressed crinkles at sides of mouth and double chin, original very elaborate Scottish costume....more

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Enchanting and Rare German Bisque Art Character B.P. by Swaine and Co. 1200/1700

Lot # 7 (Sale Order: 7 of 350)      

14 1/2" (37 cm.) Bisque socket head, sculpted and painted facial features, deep intaglio pale blue eyes with upper-glancing expression, white eye dots, black upper eyeliner, brush-stroked brows, rounded nose tip, closed mouth in beaming smile with sculpted row of teeth, outlined lips, dimpled cheeks, blonde human hair in side-coiled braids, paper mache body with jointing at shoulders and hips, painted socks and shoes, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, some body scuffing. Marks: B.P.5. Comments: Swaine and Co., circa 1910, from their rare art character series. Value Points: very rare model with very dear beguiling expression, finest bisque and painting, rare original body....more

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German All-Bisque Bobbed-Hair Girl by Gebruder Heubach 300/500

Lot # 8 (Sale Order: 8 of 350)      

6" (15 cm.) One-piece bisque head and torso, sculpted short brown bobbed hair and bangs, brown painted side-glancing eyes, black upper eyeliner, white eye dots, feathered brows, closed mouth, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white socks and brown one-strap shoes with sculpted bows. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 10 (inside arms). Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1915. Value Points: well-modeled little character with stylish bobbed hair of the era....more

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Outstanding German Bisque Art Character, Model 109 "Elise", Kammer and Reinhardt 7500/11,000

Lot # 9 (Sale Order: 9 of 350)      

24" (60 cm.) Bisque socket head, sculpted facial features with painted dark blue slightly side-glancing eyes, heavy modeled upper eyelids with thick dark eyeliner, one-stroke tapered brows, strong nose with rounded tip, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with very full petulantly shaped lips, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, fine antique folklore-style costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R 109 60. Comments: generally excellent, original body and body finish. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, the model known as "Elise" from their art character series, circa 1909. Value Points: rare model that is virtually unfound in this large size, has flawless bisque and complexion, fine enhancing decorative glaze on brows and lips....more

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Large German Bisque Pouting Character, 7246, with Toddler Body by Gebruder Heubach 1200/1600

Lot # 10 (Sale Order: 10 of 350)      

23" (58 cm.) Pink-tinted bisque socket head, small blue/grey glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line between the downcast pouting lips, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing, antique costume includes brown velvet middy shirt. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 7246 11 Heubach (sunburst) Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1915. Value Points: most appealing wistful expression enhanced by superior bisque and painting, well-modeled pronounced ears, original body and body finish....more

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Two German Bisque Children in Bunny Costumes with Candy Container Eggs 700/900

Lot # 11 (Sale Order: 11 of 350)      

5 1/2" (14 cm.) -9". Each is all-bisque figure of young child wearing bunny costume, and attached to white bisque egg designed as candy container; the larger with jointed arms and little matching painted shoes. Generally excellent, smaller has hidden reglue at bottom of ear. Germany, attributed to Gebruder Heubach, circa...more

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Rare German Bisque Character with Bobbed Hair by Grace Corry Rockwell 2000/2500

Lot # 12 (Sale Order: 12 of 350)      

14" (36 cm.) Bisque head with flanged neck, sculpted brown hair in short bobbed fashion with forehead bangs, round blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, tinted brows, rounded nose tip, accented nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and accented lips, muslin body, composition limbs, peach crepe dress, undergarments, shoes, stockings. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Copr by Grace C. Rockwell Germany 1397/30. Comments: Germany, circa 1925, from a series of American artist-designed dolls commissioned by Borgfeldt; the series included works by Drayton, Putnam, Averill, Helen Jensen, Orsini and Kallus as well as Grace Corry Rockwell; this doll is likely her model marketed as "Betty Jean" (later copyrighted as "Pretty Peggy"). Value Points: rare model with great characterization, fine quality bisque and painting....more

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German All-Bisque Figurine of Four Babies in a Trunk 400/600

Lot # 13 (Sale Order: 13 of 350)      

5" (13 cm.) A bisque box with removable lid appears as a one-piece figurine when unopened, with woven wicker designs on the sides and top, and with four bisque baby heads peeking from beneath the lids, each with eager playful character expression and sculpted hair, one with sculpted baby bonnet. Excellent condition. Germany, Gebruder Heubach, circa 1910....more

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German All-Bisque "Baby in Papa's Shoe" by Gebruder Heubach 700/900

Lot # 14 (Sale Order: 14 of 350)      

8" (20 cm.) One-piece bisque figurine depicts a young baby who has climbed inside papa's shoe which has a worn hole in the toe front from which the baby's toes are protruding in a curled manner, and having loose side flaps with drilled holes for shoelaces; the baby has curly blonde sculpted hair and loose smock. Marked with Heubach sunburst mark. Excellent condition. Germany, Gebruder Heubach, circa 1910....more

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Very Rare and Gorgeous French Bisque Bebe "H" by Aristide Halopeau 28,000/35,000

Lot # 15 (Sale Order: 15 of 350)      

19" (48 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head with very full elongated cheeks, amber-brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accent dots at eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the very full lips that are enhanced with shading and outlining, pierced ears, auburn mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 3 H. Comments: Aristide Halopeau, circa 1880, the successor to the legendary Barrois doll firm. A unique bebe model was commissioned by Halopeau, and created for him at the Frayon porcelain firm, with painted complexion and facial details by the noted Parisian artist, Barnard; only one model was ever offered by the firm and few examples were created. Value Points: gorgeous dreamy eyed bebe with very full sensuous lips enhanced by exquisite painting, original body and body finish, lovely costume includes antique coat with matching dress, undergarments, leather ankle boots, and very fine antique bonnet....more

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English Hepplewhite Mahogany and Fruitwood Roll-Front Desk 1100/1500

Lot # 16 (Sale Order: 16 of 350)      

25" (64 cm.) The maitrise model desk features a roll front that opens to reveal a myriad of little file and pencil drawers decorated with fruitwood inlays (the two upper drawers having shortened back walls to allow a secret hiding place behind). The upper section features a locked cabinet, possibly for liquor storage (key included), and three additional storage sections, and the desk base has three drawers, all with dovetailed construction. The desk is accented with carved bone knobs. Excellent condition. English, Hepplewhite period, late 18th century....more

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Trio of Dresden Porcelain Miniature Busts Attributed to Carl Thieme 800/1100

Lot # 17 (Sale Order: 17 of 350)      

4 1/2" (11 cm.) Each is porcelain bust of child with head inclined slightly downward, and having very elaborately sculpted and painted cap and bodice, includes applique Dresden-like flowers and feathers, ribbon streamers, ruffles and richly painted details of floral designed caps. Excellent condition. One marked Dresden with blue symbol stamp. Germany, circa 1890....more

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German Porcelain Ballerina with Dresden Lace Costume 800/1100

Lot # 18 (Sale Order: 18 of 350)      

13" (33 cm.) Posed gracefully upon a porcelain base is a ballerina with arms and right leg extended, head tilted back, having richly detailed sculpted brown hair in looped curls with gold band, gold necklace and straps on the richly ruffled porcelain "lace" dress with floral accents. Marked with blue stamp of five-prong crown over N. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1900....more

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Set of Miniature Thistlewood Furniture with Velvet and Silk Upholstery 400/600

Lot # 19 (Sale Order: 19 of 350)      

3 1/2" (9 cm.) Of very delicate thistlewood frames having shaped back and upholstered seats of velvet or silk, the ensemble includes two settees, four arm chairs with both upholstered seats and backs, five various side chairs, and a tripod stool. Excellent condition. Circa 1885....more

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French All-Bisque Mignonette with Rare Bisque Feet 800/1000

Lot # 20 (Sale Order: 20 of 350)      

5" (13 cm.) Solid domed bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes, single-stroke brows, closed mouth with pert smile, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, bare feet, lace costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1885. Value Points: especially charming face with hint of smile, rare bare feet....more

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Two German Porcelain Busts with Elaborately Painted Bonnets 700/1100

Lot # 21 (Sale Order: 21 of 350)      

6" (15 cm.) -8". Each is porcelain bust of child with slightly inclined head and well-detailed painting of features, having sculpted cap and bodice, with applied details of flowers, bows, and feathers, and each having fancily painted bodice with Dresden floral decorations and ribbons. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1900....more

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Dainty Petite French Bisque Bebe by Schmitt et Fils in Lovely Original Costume 7000/9500

Lot # 22 (Sale Order: 22 of 350)      

11" (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, rose-blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils, closed mouth with heart-shaped upper lip, accent line between the lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with flat-cut derriere and straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent, tiny nose rub, light craquelure on original body finish. Marks: Sch (in shield) 4 (on head) Sch (in shield on bottom of derriere). Comments: Schmitt et Fils, circa 1882. Value Points: beautiful face with dainty petulant features, rich amber-brown eyes, original lace-trimmed gown and bonnet, undergarments, knit stockings, rose shoes....more

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French Miniature Chair with Silk Tufted Seat 300/500

Lot # 23 (Sale Order: 23 of 350)      

7" (18 cm.) The balloon-backed salon chair has red maroon silk tufted seat with ebony legs, French, circa 1880. Included are two bisque miniature dogs, circa 1890. Generally excellent....more

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Beautiful Early Period French Bisque Portrait Bebe by Jumeau 4000/6000

Lot # 24 (Sale Order: 24 of 350)      

12" (30 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head, brown glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve-blushed eye shadow, widely arched feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body, straight wrists, lovely antique costume and bonnet. Condition: generally excellent, slight scuffing on fingers. Marks: 2 (head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878. Value Points: rare early doll with enchanting expression, finest delicate bisque, original body and body finish....more

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Outstanding French Mechanical Automaton "La Victoire Finale" by Henri Phalibois 15,000/20,000

Lot # 25 (Sale Order: 25 of 350)      

42" (107 cm.) h. overall. 32"x 21" base. 28"h. lady. A wooden base with original tapestry carpet cover displays an elegant fashionable lady standing alongside a wooden-framed display board. The lady has paper mache head, glass eyes with leather eyelids, closed mouth with row of tiny painted teeth, pierced ears, brunette mohair upswept hair, carton body with shapely torso and slender limbs, and is wearing her original black satin dress with rhinestone collar, and chapeau. Held in her extended hand is a gold coin. The frame, which is decorated with gilded mounts, has a curved front sign which solicits the donation of a gold coin to support French troops during WWI (every coin is another step toward victory), and a glass-fronted sign at the back exclaiming (translated) "No Defeat!" and enhanced by hidden blinking lights which give animation to the scene. The automaton is activated by an electric motor with pulley to the large wooden drive wheel. When switched on, a number of movements occur. The lady has 8 animations: head turning, nodding, eyelids blinking, left forearm side-to-side, right arm both lifting and then gesturing upward, upper torso bending at waist and leaning forward, chest breathing action, and entire figure rotation 90% to look at sign, and then returning. Meanwhile, the front sign is synchronized to the woman's movements, so as she turns, the sign flips to reveal the back side, and she leaps backward as though stunned. Condition: generally excellent, mechanism functions well. Marks: Henri Phalibois (calling card fragment attached to underside of dress). Comments: Phalibois, Paris, circa 1915. Value Points: exceptional number of realistic and complicated movements enhance the poignant message of the early 20th-century automaton....more

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