Theriault's Auction Catalog - Soirée: Marquis Auction of Antique Dolls, Automata Online Auctions

Outstanding Grand French Bisque Portrait Poupee by Pierre-Francois Jumeau 7500/9500

Lot #1 (Sale Order 1 of 249)

32" (81 cm.) Pressed bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, grey glass inset eyes with spiral threading and darker blue outer rims, thick dark eyeliner, delicately-painted lashes and brows, mauve eye shadow, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with pale outlined lips, separately-applied pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid poupee body with gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees, stitched and separated fingers and toes, beautifully costumed in pale rose silk gown with lace trim, matching ruffled bonnet, undergarments, leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Pierre-Francois Jumeau, circa 1875, the grand size and superb quality of the poupee indicates its likely creation for exhibition purposes. Value Points: very rare size enhanced by splendid modeling and delicately-complexioned bisque with softest blush enhancing the cheeks, chin, eyelids, and ear lobes, very sturdy original body.

Very Beautiful French Bisque Poupee with Expressive Features 3500/4500

Lot #2 (Sale Order 2 of 249)

20" (51 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, original blonde mohair wig with elaborate coiffure, cork pate, French kid poupee body with gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees, stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 5. Comments: French, circa 1875. Value Points: very beautiful face, bisque, and painting of features, sturdy original body, original wig, and wearing exquisite antique rose silk and lace gown, undergarments, fancy tall boots, woven bonnet with silk flowers, turquoise brooch and earrings, and carrying wooden-handled parasol with silk and tulle cover.

Delicately Featured French Bisque Portrait Bebe by Emile Jumeau 5500/7500

Lot #3 (Sale Order 3 of 249)

25" (64 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head with very plump cheeks, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve-blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, separately-modeled pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, lovely antique costume and bonnet. Condition: generally excellent, original body finish, albeit light rubs on finger tips. Marks: 12 (head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878, a transitional portrait facial model used for both bebe and poupee models for a very short period of time. Value Points: beautiful doll with very delicate and gentle features enhanced by finest bisque and painting, original body and body finish.

French Bisque Musical Automaton "Troubadour Playing the Mandolin" Roullet et Decamps 4000/7500

Lot #4 (Sale Order 4 of 249)

17" (48 cm.) Standing upon a velvet-covered base with ebony wooden feet is a bisque headed troubadour having blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, outlined lips, four teeth, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig in flowing curls over cork pate, carton torso and legs, wire upper arms, bisque forearms, wearing original elaborate purple velvet costume with rich gilt trim, and holding a wooden mandolin. Condition: generally excellent, music and mechanism function well. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau 2. Comments: Roullet et Decamps, circa 1890, the model appeared in their original catalog as #369 described as "Persan jouant la mandoline". Value Points: fine original condition with charming presentation, costume, and movements, the automaton is all-original.

French Bisque Bebe Jumeau in Outstanding Original Couturier Asian Costume, Head-dress 6000/8000

Lot #5 (Sale Order 5 of 249)

19" (48 cm.) Bisque socket head, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, lushly-painted lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, rose-blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils, closed mouth, pierced ears, black mohair wig with queue over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 8 (and artist checkmarks, head) Bebe Jumeau Depose (body). Comments: Jumeau, circa 1888, under commission, a select group of bebes were created and costumed by Jumeau in authentic and elaborate Asian costumes. Value Points: few models are known to exist of the series, this example with gorgeous eyes, fine bisque, original body and body finish, and wearing gorgeous original Asian silk and velvet costume with gilt thread trim, elaborate head-dress with silk and beaded flowers, earrings, necklace, undergarments, socks, and signed Jumeau shoes.

Very Rare Earliest Period French Bisque Bebe EJ in Size 11 8500/11,500

Lot #6 (Sale Order 6 of 249)

24" (61 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head with very full cheeks, strong throat, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted delicate lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, delicately feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined lips, separately modeled pierced ears, (frail) original lambswool wig over cork pate (additional antique blonde mohair wig). French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with plump lower arms, straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent, flake at right pierced ear hole. Marks: EJ 11 (head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1880, the earliest period of his signature bebe was made for a very short period only. Value Points: rare large early bebe with gorgeous sculpting, finest quality bisque and painting, original body with original finish, included is antique velvet and silk dress, leather shoes, and antique blonde mohair wig.

French Bisque Musical Automaton "The Spanish Mandolin Player" Leopold Lambert 8000/12,000

Lot #7 (Sale Order 7 of 249)

23" (58 cm.) Seated daintily upon a wooden stool on a red velvet -covered platform is a bisque-head lady with blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and brows, rose blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair hand-tied wig over cork pate, carton torso and legs, wire upper arms, bisque forearms, wearing original rose silk dress with elaborate petal and bead appliques and lace trim, with matching pom-pom trimmed slippers and hat. When wound, music plays, the lady moves her head up and down in a nodding fashion, then side-to-side, while moving the mandolin up and down in her left hand, and strumming the keys with her right; meaning her right leg moves up and down in time to the music. Condition: generally excellent, music and movements function wonderfully. Marks: 8 (head) L.B. (key). L. Lambert Fabricant ...(original gilt lettered red label on back along with colorful tune label). Comments: Leopold Lambert, circa 1890, one of the luxury pieces from his collection, with costume created in his own atelier under the direction of his wife. Value Points: all original automaton with gorgeous Jumeau bisque head, luxury original couturier costume, superb movements and music with gorgeous sound, and with rare original labels. This actual automata appears in The Jumeau Book, p.384. $

Early French Porcelain Poupee with Rare Body, Porcelain Arms, and Original Costume 2500/3500

Lot #8 (Sale Order 8 of 249)

14" (36 cm.) Porcelain shoulder head with very-lightly-tinted complexion and blushed cheeks, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted fringe lashes, delicately-feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, unpierced ears, blonde lambswool wig over cork pate, firmly-stuffed kid body with gusset-jointing at hips, wooden ball-jointing at knees, dowel-jointing at shoulders of upper kid-over-wooden arms, porcelain arms from above the elbows, curled fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, attributed to Blampoix, circa 1860. Value Points: with fine quality of porcelain and painting, original wig, original body with luxury details, and wearing original brown taffeta ensemble comprising cape, jacket and skirt, matching woven hat, blouse, undergarments, leather heeled shoes signed C.C.

French Musical Automaton "Elegant Lady at Her Piano" by Gustave Vichy 12,000/15,000

Lot #9 (Sale Order 9 of 249)

18" (46 cm.) A velvet-covered wooden stage presents a vignette of an elegant lady posed on a stool at her piano, ready for her performance. The lady has a bisque poupee head attributed to Gaultier, blue glass eyes, closed mouth, nicely painted features, pierced ears, blonde mohair flowing curls, carton torso and legs, metal hands, and is exquisitely costumed in silk and lace. The piano is of fine rosewood with ebonized finish borders and sides, bone and ebony spring-tension keys, and features shaped columns, ormolu two-arm candle holders and side handles, music sheet, and porcelain vase with silk flowers. When wound, the lady pianist moves in a realistic manner, turning and nodding her head as if alternating between reading the sheet music and watching her hands on the keys, while her forearms move sideways across the keyboard, and, independently up and down as her hands approach the keys. Meanwhile four operatic tunes emanate from a 52-note Swiss movement. The rear of the piano contains an access panel by which the mechanism may be viewed in action. Condition: generally excellent, well-functioning. Comments: Gustave Vichy, Paris, circa 1878, an early model from the illustrious firm, possibly created for, and exhibited at, the 1878 Universal Exhibition in Paris where Vichy exhibited his automata for the first time. Value Points: wonderfully-preserved luxury automaton whose fine quality of woods and piano keys enhance the realistic and complicated movements.

Beautiful French Bisque Bebe E.J., Size 5, with Gorgeous Antique Costume and Shoes 3500/4500

Lot #10 (Sale Order 10 of 249)

13" (33 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows with feathered detail, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose E 5 J (and artist checkmarks, on head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1884. Value Points: beautiful wide-eyed bebe has shy, yet dramatic expression, finest quality of bisque, original body and body finish, fine antique silk costume comprising dress, undergarments, socks, French signed shoes, and woven bonnet with maroon silk ribbon band.

Rare and Pristine Grand-Sized French Bisque Bebe Jumeau, Size 16, Original Costume 12,000/15,000

Lot #11 (Sale Order 11 of 249)

33" (84 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark painted eye liner, lushly painted dark lashes, wide brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, dimpled chin and lip corners, separately sculpted pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 16 (head, and artist check marks) Bebe Jumeau Diplome d'honneur (body label). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1886. Value Points: pristine unplayed with and all-original condition of the rare large size 16 bebe, having original beautiful soft mohair wig with ribbon, Jumeau earrings, Jumeau chemise with Bebe Jumeau gold lettered label, and her original size 16 Bebe Jumeau box. The bebe has flawless creamy bisque which enhances her unusual expression, and outstanding original body and body finish.

French Bisque Bebe by Emile Jumeau with Unusual Mark "D" 3000/3800

Lot #12 (Sale Order 12 of 249)

20" (51 cm.) Bisque socket head, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, lushly-painted lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined shaded lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair over cork pate, brunette human hair over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: D Depose Tete Jumeau 9 (head, with artist checkmarks) Bebe Jumeau Bte SGDG Depose (head). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1890. Value Points: nice creamy bisque, pretty costume comprising maroon woolen dress, red woolen bonnet, undergarments, French leather boots.

Petite French Bisque Bebe E.J., Size 2, by Emile Jumeau with Splendid Eyes 3000/4000

Lot #13 (Sale Order 13 of 249)

10" (25 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, rose blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with heart-shaped upper lip, shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, auburn mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose E 2 J (and artist checkmarks, on head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1884. Value Points: rare petite size, splendid dramatic eyes, fine original body and body finish.

French Bisque Premiere Bebe by Emile Jumeau in Lovely Antique Costume 4000/5500

Lot #14 (Sale Order 14 of 249)

18" (46 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head with very plump cheeks, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading and blue outer rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and brows with feathered details, closed mouth with outlined shaded lips, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight loose ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 8 (head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878, earliest bebe model with dramatic large size, lovely antique costume including unusual cutwork coat with triple capelet collars, dress, undergarments, red crepe ruffled bonnet, leather shoes signed "Bebe Jumeau Depose 8".

Grand French Bisque Poupee in Splendid Original Wedding Gown of Alencon Lace 6500/8500

Lot #15 (Sale Order 15 of 249)

25" (64 cm.) Pressed bisque swivel head on bisque shoulder plate, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, beautifully painted lashes and brows accented by rose blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils, closed mouth with heart-shaped upper lips, separately modeled pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid gusset-jointed body with shapely torso, gusset-jointed limbs, stitched and separated fingers, wearing original wedding gown of fine Alencon lace with four scalloped-edge tiers at the front, fitted top with lace overlay, extended lace train, undergarments, silk slippers, fine tulle veil with wax orange blossom coronet, double strand of pearls and pearl earrings. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 10 (head, and artist checkmarks) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878. Value Points: the grand size poupee is in superb condition, with fine quality bisque, very sturdy original body, exquisite costume.

French Musical Automaton "Acrobat and Musicians in Garden Performance" by Phalibois 8000/12,000

Lot #16 (Sale Order 16 of 249)

23" (58 cm.) A garden scene with a centering flowering tree in the background and various shrubs and ferns upon the painted ground, features an elegant musical and acrobatic performance. Posed upon an acrobatic balancing bar is a bisque head doll with sculpted hair and painted facial features, loosely-jointed wooden limbs, wearing a fine silk theatrical costume, and seated on either side are bisque-head musicians with sculpted hair and painted features, one a lady harpist with silk gown and the other a gentleman mandolin player. When wound, music plays (two tunes), the acrobat dances across the balancing bar, while the musicians play, moving heads and arms. Condition: generally excellent. Mechanism functions well, music needs adjustment. Comments: Phalibois, circa 1865. Value Points: superbly-preserved luxury automaton with splendid details of costume and setting, the charming scene is preserved on original ebony base under original four-sided glass dome.

French Musical Automaton, Bebe Triste, Toy Theatre and Pup in Basket, Gustav Vichy 28,000/42,000

Lot #17 (Sale Order 17 of 249)

30" (76 cm.) Standing upon a flat wooden base with bronze velvet cover is a bisque-head bebe with brown glass paperweight eyes, closed mouth, painted features, extended length brunette mohair wig, carton torso and legs, composition lower arms, wears a maroon velvet and ivory silk dress with lace and ribbon trim, maroon velvet shoes, and lavish straw bonnet. A wicker basket decorated with green silk ribbons is attached to the side of her torso, and hiding under the basket lid is a white pup. A toy theatre is attached to the other side of her torso, decorated with rose and yellow silk draperies, a red silk curtain, and gilt metal ormolu decorations; inside the theatre is an acrobat. Condition: generally excellent, mechanism and music function well. Marks: 12 (head) G.V. (key). Comments: Gustav Vichy, circa 1885, the bebe model is the rare Jumeau Triste by Emile Jumeau. When wound seven movements occur: the girl turns to the left, the curtain arises, and the acrobat performs a complicates series of movements including tumbling, reversals, and balancing, and then the curtain comes down; she then turns to the right and blows kisses, the lid of the puppy basket arises and the puppy waves a friendly greeting with one paw. Meanwhile three musical tunes (Le Petit Bleu Valse, La Cour et la Main [word illegible], and La Princess de la Canaries, listed on the underside of the theatre) merrily play. The automaton was offered in the 1884 Paris department store catalog of Au Louvre at the extraordinary price of 290 francs, about ten times the cost of a luxury doll in the same catalog, and was also distributed by G. Baker Troll of Geneva, shown in an 1880s photograph of their showroom. Only one other example is known to exist at this time, but not having the Bebe Triste head. Ex-collection Christian Bailly.

French Bisque Bebe "Suzanne's Doll", Extensive Trousseau from Au Nain Bleu, Provenance 7000/9500

Lot #19 (Sale Order 18 of 249)

20" (51 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lower lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Dep 8 (incised on head, and red stamp Tete Jumeau, head) Au Nain Bleu E. Chauviere Boul des Capucines, 27, Paris (body). Comments: French, Jumeau/SFBJ, circa 1905. From the original property of Suzanne Waterman, one of five children of the Waterman family of Warren, Rhode Island, prosperous owners of a mill in that town. After her father's death at her age of 3, her mother remarried an Episcopal minister, Joseph Hutcheson, and the entire family traveled to France where the children were entered in school, and the couple traveled throughout France seeking a chateau to remove to America. They did, and the chateau was dismantled, packed and transported back to Rhode Island, occupying an entire ship. Upon its arrival in Rhode Island, the chateau was re-designed into the famed Villa Sera under the guidance of the famous architect, Charles Platt, noted for his insistence on integrating landscape into building design (www.beyondthegildedage.com/2012/02/villasera.html). Also brought back from France with the Waterman family was Suzanne's doll, purchased for her at the famed Parisian doll shop of Au Nain Bleu, along with the doll's original trunk and extensive trousseau; this doll was cherished by Suzanne throughout her entire life, and passed on to family members until its acquisition by Carolyn Guise in 1982 where it has remained until this present time. Value Points: wonderfully-preserved original-owner doll has fine original wig, body, body finish, and owns an extensive trousseau of dresses, coats, undergarments, hats, shoes, accessories, and more, each of the garments bearing the original cloth label of Au Nain Bleu, and most in impeccable condition; the trousseau is stored in its original doll trunk which also bears the label of Au Nain Bleu, and an oval metal plaque on the lid inscribed "Suzanne". In all, an extraordinary treasure of objects enhanced by a remarkable family story.

French Bisque Poupee by Jumeau with Very Delicate Expression 2500/3500

Lot #20 (Sale Order 19 of 249)

16" (41 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, pale blue glass enamel eyes with darker blue outer rims, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, ears pierced into head, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid poupee body with gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees, stitched and separated fingers, beautifully costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 3 (head and shoulders). Comments: Jumeau, circa 1875. Value Points: an especially lovely face with gentle expression, very delicate complexion, sturdy original body, original wig.

Original French Bisque Automaton "Waltzing Lady and Gentleman" Vichy, Provenance 12,000/16,000

Lot #21 (Sale Order 20 of 249)

13" (33 cm.) A bisque-headed couple are posed in each others arms, in formal dance position, each with blue glass eyes, beautifully painted facial features, carton torso, paper mache legs and metal hands on man, bisque forearms on woman. Each doll has its original white mohair wig in very elaborate coiffure, and is wearing its original blue and ivory cream silk ballroom costume in the 1790 style, the woman with original pearl necklace and earrings, and silk floral arrangement in hair. The woman fits upon a metal cone "skirt" that contains mechanism, and is hidden by her silk skirt. When wound, the dolls twirl about, pause, reverse, repeat, and meanwhile the entire piece glides along on three wheeled-base. Condition: generally excellent, music and mechanism function well. bisque heads perfect, some restoration to woman's fingers. Marks: (two tune paper label are on base indicating "La Jolie Parfum" and "L'Espana Valse"). Comments: Gustav Vichy, circa 1880. A paper note, handwritten in 1959 and attached to the metal cone tells the provenance of the automaton, detailing that in 1880 "mon grand-pere Jules Boissier" brought some dolls from Paris to his six year old daughter Caroline, adding that the automaton that the piece had passed down in the Boissier family, to Isabelle, then to Jules and, in 1959. finally to Noel. It was after this time the time piece was acquired at a Theriault's auction from the original family, Value Points: superbly-preserved luxury automaton combines exquisite sculpting of faces with couturier costumes, original music and tune labels, and realistically-rendered elegant dance movements.

Splendid French Automaton "Piano Watteau" by Vichy, Bisque Portrait Head, Hands 25,000/35,000

Lot #22 (Sale Order 21 of 249)

37" (94 cm.) h. 22" base. Arranged upon a red velvet covered wooden base is an elegant lady seated at a piano-harp. She has a bisque portrait head with brown paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with beautifully-shaped outlined lips, separately-modeled pierced ears, paper mache shoulder plate designed to allow "breathing", carton torso and legs in seated pose with glued-on stockings and heeled shoes. bisque forearms with exquisite hands, wearing elaborate and elegant silk and lace costume with pearl jewelry. The piano-harp is painted pale yellow with gold-leaf painted carved borders and decorative painted colorful flowers, and has surmounting harp and sheet music rack. When the automaton is wound and lever released, the lady moves her hands across the top of the keyboard as though performing, turns her head, and "breathes" as though in awe of her own beautiful music. Four tunes play. Condition: generally excellent, early and fine restoration of painting and costume with antique fabrics and materials, mechanism and music function well. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau 10 (and artist checkmarks on head). Comments: Vichy, the model appeared in the firm's catalog described as "Piano Watteau", catalog number 466, and was designated as a deposed model by the firm, circa 1888. Value Points: extremely rare luxury quality automaton with splendid bisque portrait face, compelling presence and movements including breathing, very beautiful presentation.

French Child's Festival Silk Costume on Mannequin 700/1000

Lot #23 (Sale Order 22 of 249)

27" (69 cm.) overall. 10"shoulder width. Of fine ivory and black silk in alternating vertical bands edged by silver braid, and decorated by matching lappets with silver bells at their tips, the costume was designed for wear at a luxury Parisian festival party by young child. Excellent condition. French, circa 1885.

French Musical Automaton "Teaching Bebe to Dance" 3500/6500

Lot #24 (Sale Order 23 of 249)

19" (48 cm.) A bisque head doll with blue glass eyes, painted features, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig, carton torso and legs, wire upper arms, and bisque forearms, is standing upon a velvet-covered wooden base with ebony feet, alongside a tripod table. Standing on the base is an all-bisque doll with blue glass eyes, and jointed limbs. The larger doll holds a wooden baton in one hand, and balances the all-bisque doll in the other. When wound, music plays and she turns her head side to side, waving the baton in one hand, as though to accompany the little "dancing" doll. Condition: generally excellent, music and mechanism function well. Marks: 44-21 (doll). Comments: French, circa 1900, with bisque head by Gebruder Kuhnlenz. Value Points: charming vignette automaton, the doll wearing original rose silk dress with matching bicorn hat.

French Bisque Brown-Eyed Bebe with Rare Incised Depose Mark by Emile Jumeau 4000/5500

Lot #25 (Sale Order 24 of 249)

24" (61 cm.) Bisque socket head, amber-brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked and feathered brows, shaded nostrils, accented eye corners, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, dimpled chin and philtrum, separately modeled pierced ears, brunette hand-tied human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, beautiful rose brocade costume with silk fringe and cord, antique undergarments and superb silk bonnet, Jumeau stockings and leather shoes signed "Bebe Jumeau Depose". Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Jumeau 10 (incised) Bebe Jumeau Hors Concours. Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1885. Value Points: rare model made for one or two years only, has a superb expression enhanced by fine luminous patina, original body and body finish, signed Jumeau shoes.

Swiss Music Box "Britania" by B.H. Abrahams of Fine Cabinet Woods 2500/3500

Lot #26 (Sale Order 25 of 249)

26" (66 cm.) x 17"w. x 10"d. Styled as a miniature double-door armoire with surmounting clock and finials, the cabinet is made of fine fruitwoods and walnut veneer which are enhanced by inlay and painted designs on the doors. The double comb mechanism plays a 9" diameter music disc (eight included). Very good unrestored condition, lacking winding crank. Swiss, Barnett Henry Abrahams of Ste-Croix, circa 1900. Prior to 1895, Abrahams was a British agent for fancy goods stores in London, specializing in the importation of musical boxes. In 1895 he established the B.H. Abrahams Company in Ste-Croix, now producing his own music boxes but continuing the emphasis on placing musical movements into functional objects such as tables, cigar cabinets, or, as in this case, miniature armoires.

Swiss Music Box, Dancing Dolls for Presentation at Railroad Stations, Auguste Lassueur 8500/10,500

Lot #27 (Sale Order 26 of 249)

26" (66 cm.) h. x 35"w. x 18"d. A large wooden case features a stage-front with theatre curtain which disguises the performance hidden behind it. After coins are inserted, the double-comb, 8-tune, sublime harmonie cylinder mechanism starts playing. Quickly, the curtain rises to reveal five bisque dolls which twirl merrily around, the movements accentuated by drum and bells percussion instruments.There is a coin-drawer below for collection of the coins. Excellent condition of both cabinet, mechanism and music, well-functioning actions and with wonderful sound. Ex-collection of Paul Gendre of Paris from which it was acquired by Ron Connor. Railroad travel was well established thoughout Switzerland by the late 19th century, and, much like the scene in today's airport terminals, activities were introduced to railroad stations that would simultaneously entertain the waiting passengers and also make a tidy profit. Auguste Lassueur of Ste-Croix, Switzerland, hit upon the notion of placing coin-operated mechanical music boxes in the waiting rooms on the Jura-Simplon Railway Co. in Switzerland. He commissioned works from several music box makers in Ste-Croix, most notably Alfred Junod-Turin. The Lassueur creations were of several designs including a musical carousel and this dancing theatre of dolls. Auguste Lassueur, Swiss, circa 1887.

French Animated Monkey Musicians on Reed-Playing Organ by Thibouville-Lamy 5000/7000

Lot #28 (Sale Order 27 of 249)

28" (71 cm.) h. x 17". x 12". Two highly-animated be-wigged monkey musicians with paper mache heads, glass eyes, moving upper and lower lips of painted kidskin, very characterized features, painted wooden lower limbs and clothed in 18th century style aristocratic costumes are posed seated atop a rosewood cabinet while playing the violin and large cello, with wooden music racks at their feet. The cabinet contains an eight-air, hand-driven, reed-playing barrel organ. When wound, they play the instruments in a lively animated fashion, with movement of head, lips and arms. Condition: mechanism and music function well, the cabinet and monkeys are structurally excellent. Comments: Thibouville-Lamy, France, circa 1875. the firm originated as makers of musical instruments in 1790 and later added barrel organs to their trade, drawing upon the works of artisans of Mirecourt, France where that artisan trade was centered. It is speculated that the monkey figures were supplied by Theroude. Value Points: well-preserved and delightful automaton with fascinating historical background.

American Coin-Operated "Regina Corona" Music Box with 61 Original Discs 8000/12,000

Lot #29 (Sale Order 28 of 249)

68" (173 cm.) h. x 25"w. c 21"d. The fine oak cabinet with detailed carving is designed to hold a selection of up to twelve 15 1/2" musical discs in a movable carriage. By turning the dial at the right side of the cabinet, a user can select a favorite tune, and after inserting a 5 cent piece, the disc raises from the storage rack and plays. After the tune is played, the disc returns to its slot in storage rack below. The clear glass front door allowed the public to watch the amazing clockwork mechanism while the performance took place. This particular Regina model features the acoustically advantageous piano sounding board. There is a hidden coin drawer which also kept safe the original winding crank. The cabinet rests on four cast iron cabriole legs. Excellent condition, working and sounding very well. Included are an impressive array of 61 original 15 1/2" Regina music discs. American, Regina Music Box Company of Rahway, New Jersey, circa 1900, the model is often known as "the first jukebox".

Beautiful French Bisque Poupee with Deluxe Articulated Wooden Body by Jumeau 4500/6500

Lot #30 (Sale Order 29 of 249)

18" (46 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, grey glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented pale lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, all wooden body with shapely torso, dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees and ankles, additional swivel jointing at waist and mid-thighs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 4. Comments: Pierre-Francois Jumeau, circa 1870. Value Points: exquisite beauty of the wide-eyed poupee, with luxury-quality all-wooden body having extra features of swivel waist and thighs and jointed ankles, wearing superb early aqua silk gown, undergarments, leather boots.

Outstanding French Bisque Bebe E.J.A., Size 12, by Emile Jumeau 18,000/23,000

Lot #31 (Sale Order 30 of 249)

25" (64 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head with very elongated cheeks, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading and darker rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked brows with feathered details, shaded nostrils, accented eye corners, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, impressed chin dimple and philtrum, separately-modeled pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with very plump limbs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: EJ/A 12. Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1879, the uniquely sculpted facial model was made for one or two years only, and the bebe was offered in two sizes only, 10 and 12, further indication of its luxury status. Value Points: very rare to find, especially in this very beautiful example, with choicest bisque and painting, original body and body finish, original wig, and with superb silk costume.

French Bisque Double-Faced Bebe from Emile Jumeau Character Series 8000/12,000

Lot #32 (Sale Order 31 of 249)

18" (46 cm.) Bisque socket head with cardboard hood has an alternate face on either side, each face with blue glass eyes and painted features, one face depicting a laughing child with broad grin and row of porcelain teeth, the other a crying child with mouth modeled wide open, having sculpted tongue and upper row of teeth, brunette mohair wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Marks: 7. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Jumeau/SFBJ, circa 1900, depicting the art character models 203 and 211. Value Points: rare double-faced model has wonderfully expressive faces and fine quality of bisque, original body, and wearing fine antique dress and leather shoes signed "Bebe Jumeau Depose 7".

Petite French Bisque Premiere Bebe by Emile Jumeau 3500/4500

Lot #33 (Sale Order 32 of 249)

12" (30 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head, blue glass inset eyes in tiny eye cuts, simply-painted lashes and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, tiny closed mouth with pale accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight loose ball-jointed body with straight wrists, antique silk dress, undergarments. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 3 (head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878. Value Points: very dear petite earliest period bebe with shy expression, pale bisque, original body and body finish.

Very Beautiful French Bisque Premiere Bebe by Emile Jumeau 5500/7500

Lot #34 (Sale Order 33 of 249)

18" (46 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with pale accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878. Value Points: very beautiful shy expression enhanced by finest bisque and painting, original body and body finish.

French Bisque Jumeau in Original Couturier Chinese Silk Costume and Decorated Coiffure 4500/6500

Lot #35 (Sale Order 34 of 249)

20" (51 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, dark eyeliner, incised eyeliner, widely arched brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, shaded and outlined lips, six porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette hair in original elaborately arranged traditional coiffure under original coiffe, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 8. Comments: Jumeau, circa 1895. Value Points: very fine and elaborate original silk costume with embroidered maroon silk kimono with rich embroidery, pink under-dress, pale green and pink silk trousers, original silk embroidered slippers with hobbling heels, elaborate and highly stylized coiffure trimmed with colored beads.

French Bisque Brown-Eyed Bebe E.J., Size 10, by Emile Jumeau from Au Louvre Store 5000/7500

Lot #36 (Sale Order 35 of 249)

21" (53 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head, deep brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, separately-modeled pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, wearing lovely silk dress with velvet collar and lace trim, undergarments, wearing kidskin boots impressed with full figure of a doll and with original paper store label of Au Louvre. Condition: generally excellent, old faint body repainting. Marks: Depose E 10 J (head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1882, the bebe was offered by the famed Parisian department store, Au Louvre. Value Points: very beautiful bebe with finest bisque and painting.

French Bisque Bebe E.J., Size 8, by Emile Jumeau in Original Couturier Costume 4500/6500

Lot #37 (Sale Order 36 of 249)

19" (48 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head, very large brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted dark lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth, defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, separately-modeled pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over work pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body, straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose E. 8 J. (head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris. (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1882. Value Points: beautiful wide-eyed bebe has fine luminous bisque, richly-painted features, original wig, body, body finish, and wearing fine (albeit frail) original costume.

Rare French Mechanical Pull Toy Depicting Lord of the Manor Walking His Dogs 3500/4500

Lot #38 (Sale Order 37 of 249)

14" (36 cm.) overall. 12"l. 11" man. Standing upon a wooden platform with metal spoked wheels and a hidden mechanical movement is a bisque head man with richly-sculpted brown hair and full beard, painted brown outlined eyes, accented nostrils, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth with center accent line, wooden block torso, wire upper arms and legs, wooden lower limbs, painted boots, original silk and velvet gentleman's walking costume. Posed at the feet of the man are two paper mache dogs. The man and the dogs are attached to the mechanism in the base by hidden metal rods, and when the toy is pulled along the man nods his head vigorously as though calling to the dogs, and tugs at their leashes, while the dogs jump up and down in an eager manner. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1870, the maker remains a mystery. Value Points: very rare early pull-toy with most appealing vignette of country gentleman walking his dogs, the gentleman with superb bisque head, distinctive sculpting, and rich enhancing glaze on hair and beard.

French Musical Automaton "Organ Grinder with Dancing Doll" Gustav Vichy, Medallion 14,000/22,000

Lot #39 (Sale Order 38 of 249)

23" (58 cm.) Standing upon a velvet-covered wooden platform is a bisque-head man with highly-characterized distinctive sculpting, brown glass eyes, closed mouth with two rows of sculpted teeth, outlined lips, sculpted moustache, painted lashes and brows, brunette mohair wig, carton torso and legs, metal hands, wearing rich red and pale aqua silk costume with feathered hat. The man stands behind a finely-made cabinet-model wooden organ with stenciled gold outlines and yellow curtains upon which is posed a small china doll in silk costume. When wound, the organ grinder turns his head side-to-side and in a nodding circular motion, turns the organ wheel with his right arm in a complicated manner as though flexing his arm muscles; while he turns the organ wheel the doll dances about and music plays. Condition: generally excellent, music and motion function well. Marks: G. Vichy Fils Paris (stamp on clockwork motor) Au Paradis des Enfants (original brass medallion on base). Comments: Gustav Vichy, circa 1875, presented by the prestige Parisian toy store, Au Paradis des Enfants. Value Points: the unique and extraordinary facial sculpting was used for this model only; its rarity is testified to by the few models that are known to exist today, and its luxury status by the prestige store medallion.

Grand French Bisque "Paris Bebe" by Danel & Cie with Original Body and Marquis Costume 6000/9000

Lot #40 (Sale Order 39 of 249)

35" (89 cm.) Bisque socket head, large almond-brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eyeliner, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth defined space between shaded and outlined lips, separately modeled applied ears, auburn mohair bobbed wig with cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Paris Bebe Tete Depose 16 (incised). Comments: Danel & Cie, circa 1889, the rare model was made for one or two years only; the story of the Jumeau/Danel lawsuit is told in The Jumeau Book by Theimer/Theriault on pages 148-151. Value Points: rare model even more sought in this elusive grand size, wearing wonderful antique Marquis costume.

French Bisque Bebe Jumeau, Lady Body, Original Spanish Costume, Signed Jumeau Shoes 8500/11,000

Lot #41 (Sale Order 40 of 249)

22" (56 cm.) Bisque socket head, very deep amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lush lashes, thick black eye liner encircles the eye cuts, brush-stroked brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined lips, pierced ears, antique brunette human hair wig in elaborate braid captured in woven snood, French composition and wooden fully-jointed lady body with shapely bosom and waist. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 10 (and artist checkmarks, head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1888. Value Points: with superb quality of bisque and painting, fine luminous complexion, original elaborate wig, pate, original lady body with original finish, the bebe is wearing her original Spanish costume of red satin with black lace overlay, black velvet jacket with gold metallic trim, black velvet cap, undergarments including corset, stockings, Jumeau leather shoes, and is preserved in her original wooden box in flawless pristine condition.

Very Rare French Musical Automaton "Country Girl at the Well" by Roullet et Decamps 8000/12,000

Lot #42 (Sale Order 41 of 249)

20" (51 cm.) Standing upon a wooden platform which is painted to appear as a moss-covered stone courtyard and well, with wooden well roof decorated with trailing vines, is a bisque head woman with brown glass paperweight eyes, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, carton torso and legs, bisque forearms and hands. A chain pulley is suspended above the well and holds an old wooden bucket in which a frog is hiding. When wound, the lady lifts her arms alternately as though operating the pulley to bring up the bucket. Then, suddenly, just as the bucket reaches the top, a frog pops out. The lady drops the bucket (and the frog) quickly back into the well, then looks around, side-to-side as though she can't believe what happened, then pauses, and begins again. Meanwhile music plays. Condition: generally excellent, music and mechanism function well. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 1 (head) (the attached key is Roullet & Decamps). Comments: Roullet et Decamps, the automata was illustrated in the original Roullet & Decamps catalog as Paysanne au Puits #329. Value Points: very rare model, of which few examples have ever been located, has wonderful synchronic movements providing an amusing Parisian view of a country scene. Ex-collection Paul Gendre of Paris.

An Outstanding Large French Bisque Portrait Poupee by Pierre-Francois Jumeau 7000/9000

Lot #43 (Sale Order 42 of 249)

28" (71 cm.) Pressed bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, blue glass enamel inset eyes with rich dark coloring, dark eyeliner encircling the eye sockets, painted lashes, arched feathered brows, mauve blushed eye shadow, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with beautifully shaded and outlined lips, separately modeled and pierced ears, original blonde mohair wig over cork pate, early kid poupee body with shapely torso and one piece shaped legs and arms, stitched and separated fingers, wearing an ivory gown with lace inserts and bead trim at the bodice, satin skirt and sash, coronet of wax flowers, undergarments. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Pierre-Francois Jumeau, circa 1867, the large model of his portrait lady may have been presented at the 1867 Exposition Universelle in Paris. Value Points: rare early model especially rare in this luxury large size; the doll is notable for exquisite subtlety of blush and sculpting lending a distinctive portrait look.

French Bisque Bebe by Emile Jumeau with Rare Hinged Walking Legs 2800/3500

Lot #44 (Sale Order 43 of 249)

24" (61 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair over cork pate, French composition and wooden body with ball-jointing at shoulders and elbows, kid-over-metal-joint at hips designed for "walking". Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau 10 (and artist checkmarks, on head). Comments: Jumeau, circa 1890. Value Points: pretty bebe with rare body style, wearing lovely antique coral silk dress, undergarments, kidskin shoes.

Outstanding French Bisque Bebe by Emile Jumeau in Very Rare Size 20 12,000/16,000

Lot #45 (Sale Order 44 of 249)

42" (107 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark painted lashes, brush stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, separately modeled pierced ears, auburn mohair wig over cork pate, Jumeau composition and wooden fully jointed body with very plump limbs, antique rose silk dress, bonnet, undergarments, stockings, shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 20 (head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1886. Value Points: the largest size made of Bebe Jumeau according to company inventory records; very few models are known to exist as the bebe was likely a special commission or exhibition model only; this rare example has well defined sculpting, lovely bisque and painting, original wonderful body and body finish.

Swiss Music Box "Mira" by Mermod Freres 1100/1500

Lot #46 (Sale Order 45 of 249)

8" (20 cm.) h. x 13"w. x 12"d. The box, of rich solid mahogany with ogee-shaped edging hinges open to a reveal a single comb mechanism which plays 9 1/4" discs which wound by the handle at the side. The music box is in all-original working condition, and includes 9 original music discs. Swiss, Mermod Freres, circa 1900.

Extremely Rare Swiss/American New Century Disc Music Box 10,000/15,000

Lot #47 (Sale Order 46 of 249)

12" (30 cm.) x 27"w. x 23"d. A grand mahogany-cased table model disc music box which plays an 18 1/2" zinc metal disc, utilizing four 78 tooth combs to create music arrangements and harmonies not possible on nearly any other type of music box. Further, what sets this model apart is not only the use of four combs, but also the making and tuning of two of the four combs in what is known as "Octavo" and which results in yet another layering of the sublime harmonie effect. The music box is in excellent original condition, and includes 16 original zinc music discs and original winding handle. Swiss/American, New Century Music Box, 7000 series, made by Paillard Cie of Ste-Croix, Switzerland in partnership with Synphonion Mfg Co of New Jersey to whom the movements were exported, assembled, cased and marketed in America for a short-lived production period of only three years (1902-1905). The extreme rarity of the box is enhanced by its exceptional technique and sound, and in this present case, by its fine original condition.

French Bisque Bebe by Jumeau in Elaborate Folklore Costume with Grape Necklace 4000/5500

Lot #48 (Sale Order 47 of 249)

22" (56 cm.) Bisque socket head, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, lushly-painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, rose blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with richly-shaded lips, pierced ears, new brunette human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 10 (head, and artist checkmarks) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body stamp). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1885. Value Points: the wide-eyed bebe wears elaborate folklore costume from the region of Vannes, France including a silver necklace with embossed design of a grape cluster, and has an attached note indicating "provincial costume of Vannes France, original grape necklace and official doll of the wine tasters of Vannes", with blue ribbon award from 1980 doll convention.

Grand 15 of the French Bisque Bebe E.J. by Jumeau in Superb Original Brittany Costume 6000/9000

Lot #49 (Sale Order 48 of 249)

33" (84 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, separately-modeled pierced ears, brunette hand-tied human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Deposes E. 15 J. (head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1884. Value Points: very rare size 15 of the perfected model bebe with finest bisque, sculpting, and painting of features, wearing antique couturier-made traditional costume of Brittany with fine detail of embroidery and trim.

French Bisque Poupee with Dramatic Amber Eyes by Emile Jumeau 1700/2200

Lot #50 (Sale Order 49 of 249)

13" (33 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, very large amber brown glass paperweight insert eyes, dark eyeliner, lushly-painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, pierced ears, kid poupee body with shapely torso and limbs, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent, kid finger tips a bit worn. Marks: 4 (and artist checkmarks on head). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1880. Value Points: charming petite poupee with dramatic large amber eyes.

Petite French Bisque Poupee with Dramatic Large Eyes 500/700

Lot #51 (Sale Order 50 of 249)

12" (30 cm.) Bisque shoulder head with very large brown glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, shapely kid poupee body, nicely costumed in antique mauve silk gown, undergarments. Condition: generally excellent, very faint hairline runs horizontally across the face. Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1875. Value Points: dramatically large size of eyes lend character expression.

Grand French Bisque Poupee by Emile Jumeau with Beautiful Mauve Costume 4000/6000

Lot #52 (Sale Order 51 of 249)

27" (69 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined shaded lips, separately modeled pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid poupee body with gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees, stitched and separated fingers and toes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 10 (head and shoulderplate) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1880. Value Points: lovely grand-sized poupee with especially sturdy body, wearing beautiful unique antique costume with fine transfer-print pattern.

Beautiful Shy-Faced French Bisque Bebe, Incised Depose, by Emile Jumeau 3800/4500

Lot #53 (Sale Order 52 of 249)

18" (46 cm.) Bisque socket head with deeply-set small eye sockets, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, mauve blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils, closed mouth with pale accented lips, separately modeled pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, lovely silk dress, undergarments, lace ruffled bonnet, leather boots. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Jumeau 8 (head) Bebe Jumeau Bte SGDG Depose (torso). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1885, the model was made for a short time only and is, thus, very rare to find. Value Points: an especially beautiful doll with deeply modeled features, finest creamy bisque.

Very Pretty Shy-Faced French Bisque Bebe with Rare Incised "Depose" Mark by Jumeau 3500/4500

Lot #54 (Sale Order 53 of 249)

18" (46 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head with very full cheeks, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, separately modeled pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, wearing pretty antique dress, silk textured cape, undergarments, socks, signed Jumeau shoes, and fancy cap. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose 8 (incised, on head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, an early bebe model with luxury details such as separately-modeled ears not found on later bebes of this size, circa 1885. Value Points: rare model with especially expressive features, very fine bisque and painting such as shaded eye lids, original body and body finish.

Swiss Ten-Tune "Orchestra" Cylinder Music Box 2000/3000

Lot #55 (Sale Order 54 of 249)

13" (33 cm.) x 28"w. x 18"d. In fine wooden cabinet featuring inlays with musical and floral marquetry designs on the lid and at the front, the music box features a centrally located 20 note reed organ section in addition to drum, bells and castanette percussive instruments. The box retains the original tune program card listing ten tunes. Excellent condition with good sound. Swiss, maker unknown, circa 1880.

Large French Musical Automaton "Lady Flower Seller with Surprises" Leopold Lambert 11,000/14,000

Lot #56 (Sale Order 55 of 249)

28" (71 cm.) Standing upon a velvet-covered wooden base is a bisque-head doll with portrait-like expression which depicts an adult woman, having slender facial modeling with aquiline nose, blue glass paperweight eyes, open mouth with slightly upturned lips, double row of teeth, blonde mohair wig, carton torso and legs with shapely ankles, bisque forearms, wearing a coral and ivory silk dress with velvet jacket, silk pom-poms, matching bonnet, silk shoes and stockings,and is holding a gilt ormolu tray which displays two large white silk flowers. When wound, the lady turns her head from side to side and nods up and down, then taps her right hand and the right hand flower opens to reveal its surprise, a brown faced monkey with glass-eyes, who turns his head from side to side and opens and closes his hinged mouth; she then taps her left hand and the other flower opens, revealing its surprise, a pair of all bisque dolls that twirl and dance about.. Two tunes play. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 8 (head) (with Lambert classic winding key). Condition: generally excellent, music and mechanism function well. Comments: Leopold Lambert, circa 1880, a similar smaller model, classic face, was shown in the Lambert catalog as "Bouquetiere, No.7". This larger size with portrait face was an earlier deluxe model, likely made on special commission. Value Points: rare early automaton with exquisite portrait face has most entertaining seven movements. Ex-collection Christian Bailly.

American Disc Music Box by Regina with Base Cabinet with 24 Original Discs 2500/3500

Lot #57 (Sale Order 56 of 249)

44" (112 cm.) h. x 32"w. x 24"d. The mahogany-cased table model music box is designed with turned corner columns and matching disc storage cabinet with double door front and slide-out disc storage shelf at the right side (storage cabinet is lacking lower door lock and few interior divider panels). The music box, style number 28, has a full bedplate, double comb mechanism, winding crank and 24 very good original 20 3/4" diameter discs. It bears the serial number of 31989 indicating 1899 as the bear of production. Included is a matching disc storage cabinet which allows the music box to become self-standing. The music box is in excellent original condition with strong sound, lacking one tooth on upper comb. Regina, Rahway New Jersey, 1899, the storage cabinet is very rare to find and highly sought

Swiss Disc Music Box "Stella Orchestral Grand" by Mermod Freres 5000/7000

Lot #58 (Sale Order 57 of 249)

78" (198 cm.) h. x 36"w. x 20"d. Having original deep red mahogany finish wooden case with lockable double door front and viewing glass, the mechanism has a very large ornate cast iron bedplate and massive double combs, designed to project a very loud and resonant sound quality, and uses the grand 25 11/16" diameter music disc. It also has the Mermod Freres patented projection-less design enabling the discs to easily slide in and out of the storage area in the lower portion of the upright cabinet. Included is the original winding crank and 12 excellent original music discs. Excellent overall condition, original finish on cabinet albeit lacking top pediment, original condition of mechanism. Swiss, Mermod Freres of Ste-Croix, circa 1900, their Orchestral Grand model was their largest and musically most impressive music box with a bold strong sound. A coin-operated model it was originally intended to entertain the public in a fine hotel lobby, soda fountain, or arcade.

Splendid French Bisque Bebe Triste, Size 13, by Emile Jumeau 11,000/14,000

Lot #59 (Sale Order 58 of 249)

28" (71 cm.) Bisque socket head with elongated facial modeling and very full cheeks, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted dark curly lashes, brush-stroked brows, mauve blushed eye shadow, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with white space between the accented lips, dimpled chin and defined philtrum, separately-applied pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 13 (head and artist checkmarks) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1885, the Bebe Triste model sculpted by Carrier-Belleuse, so-named for its wistful (triste) expression. Value Points: especially fine detail of sculpting on this model enhanced by brilliant deep blue eyes, original body and body finish, fine ivory silk faille costume.

French Bisque Bebe Triste by Emile Jumeau in Very Rare Size 16 12,000/16,000

Lot #60 (Sale Order 59 of 249)

33" (84 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head with elongated face and very full cheeks, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined lips, impressed chin dimple and philtrum, separately-applied pierced ears, elongated blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 16 (head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, their Bebe Triste sculpted under commission by the noted Parisian artist Carrier-Belleuse, circa 1885. Value Points: very rare largest size of the beloved model with very fine bisque and painting, luxury wig, wearing brown woolen dress with embroidered garland and birds, undergarments, lace cap, leather shoes.

French Musical Automaton "Chinese Tea Server" Art Character Face by Leopold Lambert 5000/8000

Lot #61 (Sale Order 60 of 249)

18" (46 cm.) Standing upon a velvet-covered wood base is a bisque-head adult lady with heart-shaped face and amber-tinted complexion, narrow brown glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, long painted brown lashes and thick brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full lips, pierced ears, black mohair wig in upswept fashion over cork pate, slender carton torso and legs, wire upper arms, amber-tinted bisque forearms, and wearing fine silk and brocade traditional costume. When wound, the lady elegantly turns her head side to side, then inclines her head as though offering tea; then lifts the tea cup and, alternately, extends the tray she is holding in her right hand. Music plays throughout. Condition: generally excellent, mechanism and music function well, some original tea dishes lacking. Marks: L. B. (key). Comments: Leopold Lambert, circa 1888, with unique bisque head commissioned from Jumeau and sculpted exclusively for this luxury automaton model. Value Points: rare automaton with superb facial sculpting and expression, very fine bisque and with very rare tune label ink inscribed with name of Chinese melody "Chinois Ee Wong 766".

All-Original French Amber-Complexioned Bisque Poupee, Elaborate Costume, Bisque Arms 2800/3500

Lot #62 (Sale Order 61 of 249)

13" (33 cm.) Amber-tinted bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, brown glass inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, black painted lashes, curved one-stroke brows, two painted beauty marks, closed mouth with center accent line, very firm poupee body with gusset jointing at hips and knees, kid upper arms, and amber-tinted bisque arms to above the elbows. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1. Comments: French, circa 1867, the doll was likely created to appeal to foreign visitors at the 1867 Paris International Exposition. Value Points: an outstanding doll, rare at its time, and virtually unfindable today in this perfectly preserved original costume of elaborately draped and ornamented silks and brocade including wrapped turban, bracelet, ankle bracelets, pearls, and having two beauty marks on exquisite complexion.

French Bisque Poupee by Jumeau in Superb Original Turkish Exhibition Costume 3000/4000

Lot #63 (Sale Order 62 of 249)

14" (36 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, large blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupee body with shapely torso. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 4. Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878, the poupee was likely prepared as an exhibition model for an international exposition as indicated by both the high quality of the facial sculpture and detail, and the extraordinary original and authentic costume designed to appeal to international traveling royalty. Value Points: the elaborate original costume of fine silks, lace and embroidery with elaborate coiffe is perfectly preserved, the body is near mint, the bisque flawless.

French Bisque Blue-Eyed Bebe by Emile Jumeau with Signed Jumeau Shoes 2800/3500

Lot #64 (Sale Order 63 of 249)

16" (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted dark curly lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented 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 Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 7 (and artist checkmarks, head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1888. Value Points: brilliant deep blue eyes beautifully contrast the fine creamy bisque, original wig, pate, body, body finish, pretty antique blue silk and velvet costume, leather shoes signed "Bebe Jumeau Depose 7".

Fine French Bisque "Paris Bebe" by Emile Jumeau with Expressive Character Face 6000/8000

Lot #65 (Sale Order 64 of 249)

23" (58 cm.) Bisque socket head with elongated facial modeling and highly characterized sculpting of cheeks and chin, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, dark painted curly lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth, defined space between the outlined lips, dimpled chin and defined philtrum, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, wearing antique royal blue velvet jacket and feathered cap, pants, undergarments, leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Paris Bebe Tete Depose 10 (head) Paris Bebe Depose (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, his rare Paris Bebe model of 1892, considered by doll scholars as the precursor of Jumeau's 200 art character series. Value Points: outstanding quality of sculpting on the rare model is enhanced by finest quality of bisque and painting, original body and body finish.

Rare French Bisque Bebe Francais by Emile Jumeau 4500/6500

Lot #66 (Sale Order 65 of 249)

20" (51 cm.) Bisque socket head, small blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, lushly painted lashes, widely brush-stroked brows, accented eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: B. 8 F. Comments: Bebe Francais, circa 1892, this new model was created by Jumeau after winning the rights to the trademark name in his lawsuit with Danel & Cie; the model was created at the same time as Jumeau was designing his 200 character series, and this face became the 225 model. Value Points: rare character-face bebe model with loveliest bisque, modeling, painting, original body and body finish, original shoes signed Paris Depose 8 and fine antique dress, undergarments and lace and silk bonnet.

Superb French Bisque Bebe E.J. Jumeau, Size 11, Near Mint Condition with Signed Shoes 5500/7500

Lot #67 (Sale Order 66 of 249)

25" (64 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, lushly painted lashes, brush-stroked and multi-feathered brows, accented nostrils, blushed eye shadow, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined lips, separately modeled and pierced ears, brunette antique hand-tied human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with very plump limbs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose E 11 J (head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1884. Value Points: superb refined model of the signature bebe having grand size, outstanding bisque and painting, sculpting details including impressed dimples at lip corners and chin, original body and body finish, antique costume that is likely original, lace bonnet, undergarments, knit stockings, Jumeau leather shoes signed Paris Depose 11.

Extremely Rare French Bisque Poupee by Leverd & Cie with Unique Wig System 8000/11,000

Lot #68 (Sale Order 67 of 249)

17" (43 cm.) Pressed bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, uniquely cut pate to indicate original placement of hair tendrils as wig, blue glass inset eyes with strongly modeled eyelids, aquiline nose with accented nostrils, rose blushed eye shadow, dark eyeliner and painted short lashes, brush-stroked arched brows, closed mouth with strong accent line between the lips, dimpled chin, pierced ears, kid gusset-jointed body with kid over wooden upper arms, bisque arms extending to well above the elbows (the right arm modeled with bent elbow), expressively-posed fingers, brunette mohair wig, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 4 Bte SGDG. Comments: Leverd & Cie, his unique wig system was deposed in 1869 and made for one or two years only. Value Points: extremely rare poupee with regal expression, finest bisque and painting, rare wig system, original body with superbly-sculpted hands.

French Bisque Smiling Poupee, Deposed Model, Original Wooden Body, Leon Casimir Bru 5000/7500

Lot #69 (Sale Order 68 of 249)

20" (51 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, almond-shaped blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth in tentative smiling expression, pale accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, all-wooden fully-articulated body with dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees and ankles, ball-swivel waist. Condition: generally excellent, old retouch on body finish. Marks: G (head and shoulders). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, the smiling face model was deposed by the firm in 1872. Value Points: most elegant lady with lovely bisque, gentle refined expression, original fully-articulated wooden body, fabulous antique costume of gold silk with black lace trim, fancy bonnet, beaded purse, parasol, undergarments, stockings, fancy shoes.

Grand Bisque Lady Doll, S&H 1159, for the French Market with Original Daspres Body 800/1300

Lot #70 (Sale Order 69 of 249)

24" (61 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass eyes, painted eyeliner, dark painted curly lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, open mouth, outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig in upswept fashion, French fully-jointed composition lady body shaped to accommodate Edwardian era fashions, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent, albeit V-shaped hairline at center forehead, Marks: S&H Dep 1159 11 (head) E./D.B. Paris La Patricienne (body). Comments: Edmund Daspres, successor to the Steiner firm in the early 1900s, presented his Edwardian lady with exaggerated bosom and tiny waist; the doll was made with various commissioned bisque heads including this. Value Points: commanding presence of the elegant lady, with original signed rare body.

Rare German Bisque Flapper Era Bride with Original Legs and Platform 700/1100

Lot #71 (Sale Order 70 of 249)

12" (30 cm.) Bisque shoulder head depicting an adult woman with her head turned sharply to the side, elongated throat, painted facial features, downcast eyes with heavy eyelids, smoky eyeshadow, closed mouth with wide smile, brunette mohair wig, bisque arms stitch-attached to shoulders, slender cloth body, bisque lower legs, white heeled shoes, antique wedding dress, veil and coronet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 5844 Germany (head and limbs). Comments: Germany, circa 1915. Value Points: rare model with all-original parts and wonderful expression.

German Bisque Flapper Lady, 1469, by Cuno and Otto Dressel 1500/2200

Lot #72 (Sale Order 71 of 249)

14" (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden fully-jointed slender body with elongated limbs and torso, feet posed for high heels. Condition: generally excellent, tiny chip at bottom of neck socket. Marks: 1469 C&O D Germany 2. Comments: Cuno and Otto Dressel, circa 1910. Value Points: rare model with slender flapper body, distinctive heart-shaped face, original wig.

Italian Blue-Eyed Art Character Doll by Burgarella 600/900

Lot #73 (Sale Order 72 of 249)

17" (43 cm.) Composition socket head depicting an older child with elongated throat, nicely shaped face with pointy chin, painted blue side-glancing eyes, brown eyeliner, smoky-grey eye shadow, feathered brows, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, nicely costumed (possibly original). Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Burgarella, Italy, circa 1930. Value Points: rare to find art character doll with beautifully-shaped face, artistic painting, distinctively-modeled body.

German Bisque Closed Mouth Child, XI, by Kestner with original Wig, Body and Costume 1600/2100

Lot #74 (Sale Order 73 of 249)

16" (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, small blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows and painted lashes, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accent line between the pale lips, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, early composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: XI. Comments: Kestner, circa 1885. Value Points: beautiful early doll with finest delicate bisque, original wig, body, body finish, and included is beautiful antique costume.

Rare Tiny German Bisque Closed Mouth Doll by Kestner 1100/1600

Lot #75 (Sale Order 74 of 249)

6 1/2" (17 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, lightly-feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, kid lower torso and legs with gusset-jointing at hips and knees, bisque arms peg-jointed at shoulders, cupped sculpted hands. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1 (head and torso). Comments: Kestner, circa 1880. Value Points: petite doll with rare body style, most charming wistful expression, original wig, original chemise, shoes and socks.

German Bisque Closed Mouth Child, XII, by Kestner 1600/2100

Lot #76 (Sale Order 75 of 249)

17" (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde human hair, early composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, Condition: generally excellent. Marks: XII. Comments: Kestner, circa 1885. Value Points: sought-after model has very fine bisque, sculpting, and painting of features, original body and body finish, lovely antique costume.

Beautiful Sonneberg Bisque Closed Mouth Doll with Rare Early Body Attributed to Kling 600/800

Lot #77 (Sale Order 76 of 249)

14" (36 cm.) Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, dark blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted dark curly lashes, feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, blonde lambswool wig, composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body. Condition: chips and reglue low on neck socket, otherwise excellent. Comments: Germany, attributed to Grossman, circa 1882, who deposed this early composition body. Value Points: especially beautiful doll with original early body, antique maroon velvet costume with silk fringe, undergarments, woven bonnet with burgundy ribbons.

Petite German Bisque Child, 1079, in Folklore Costume by Simon and Halbig 300/500

Lot #78 (Sale Order 77 of 249)

8 1/2" (22 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, teeth, blonde mohair wig with hip-length braids, five-piece paper mache body, black painted stockings and brown two-strap shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1079-3 1/2 Dep S&H Germany. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1895. Value Points: fine unplayed with condition, the doll wears her factory-original folklore costume.

Wonderful Sonneberg Musical Automaton "Lady at the Spinning Wheel" 3500/4500

Lot #79 (Sale Order 78 of 249)

16" (41 cm.) Standing upon a wooden box base with lithographed paper cover to simulate rosewood and diamond-patterned floor, is a bisque doll with blue glass eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with painted teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, wooden block torso, legs and lower arms. She is posed in front of a spinning wheel, and when wound, music plays, and she lifts her arms up and down as though spinning, while the spinning wheel turns. Condition: generally excellent, music and mechanism function well. Comments: Sonneberg, likely for the French market, circa 1880. Value Points: wonderful state of preservation of the rare early automaton with appealing homey scene.

Petite German Bisque Doll, 949, by Simon and Halbig in Wonderful Costume 900/1300

Lot #80 (Sale Order 79 of 249)

10 1/2" (27 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SH 3 1/2 949. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1885. Value Points: most endearing petite model of the rare closed mouth doll, has original body and body finish, wig, and wonderful costume including fancy leather shoes.

Beautiful German Bisque Closed Mouth Doll, 1010, Simon and Halbig, Folklore Costume 1700/2200

Lot #81 (Sale Order 80 of 249)

18" (46 cm.) Bisque shoulder head with very full cheeks. brown glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined lips, dimpled chin, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig with long braids, original muslin stitch-jointed body, bisque forearms. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S 7 H 1010 dep. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1885. Value Points: rare closed mouth variation of the 1010 model, has original wig and body, choice bisque and expression, wearing well-detailed antique folklore costume.

Swiss Disc Music Box "Stella Grand" by Mermod Freres 2500/3500

Lot #82 (Sale Order 81 of 249)

13"h. x 29"w. x 21"d. 30"h. storage cabinet. The hinged-lid mahogany table model music box has a carved frontispiece and sliding drawer for disc storage, along with a matching disc storage cabinet. It has original winding crank, double combs of 84 notes apiece and uses the specially patented 17 1/4" size projection-less music discs, of which there are 21 included. Excellent overall original condition of mechanism and cabinet, lacking one tooth on upper comb. Swiss, Mermod Freres of Ste-Croix, circa 1900.

German Disc Music Box "Fortuna" with Finely Carved Cabinet 2000/3000

Lot #83 (Sale Order 82 of 249)

11"h. x 20"w. x 23"d. The finely-grained wooden cabinet of walnut veneers has carved edging and trim on the lid, frontispiece, and base, a marquetry inlay on the lid, and the original image on the hinged inner lid. The music box plays 18 3/4" discs, and has a double-comb movement, with zither attachment, deeply recessed into the case. The original front-winding crank is included, as are 11 original discs. Overall excellent original condition. Germany, circa 1900, the Fortuna model was made by both Ernst Malke and F.H. Oberlander of Leipzeig.

American Cloth Portrait Doll of Lady, Double Chignon by Martha Chase in Original Box 2000/2500

Lot #84 (Sale Order 83 of 249)

15" (38 cm.) All-cloth doll with pressed and oil-painted facial features and brown hair which is pulled away from her face, behind her separately-stitched ears, into two tightly-coiled chignons at the back of her head, painted complexion and facial features including narrow blue eyes, white eyedots, black upper eyeliner, curly upper lashes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, and with original body with sateen torso cover having defined bosom, stitch-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees. Condition: near mint. Comments: Martha Chase, circa 1910, from her series of storybook characters. Value Points: perfectly-preserved doll with very rare hair style, separately-stitched ears, unusual body shaping complementing the slender adult lady face, preserved in her original labeled box.

Rare American Cloth Character Doll Known as "Little Nell" by Martha Chase 1200/1600

Lot #85 (Sale Order 84 of 249)

15" (38 cm.) All-cloth doll with pressed and oil-painted complexion, facial features and blonde hair that is styled in centerpart and with two extended braids onto her shoulders, painted small blue eyes with crisp white eyedots, black upper lashes, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blushed cheeks, sateen body, oil-painted limbs with stitch-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, separately-stitched thumbs, antique dress and undergarments, stockings, shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Martha Chase of Rhode Island, circa 1910, who introduced a series of dolls presumably based on storybook characters, this being "Little Nell" from the Dickens book, The Old Curiosity Shop; the series was unsuccessful and few examples were made. Value Points: very rare doll in impeccable original condition with beautiful painting and construction, notable delicate blushing of her complexion.

Very Rare American Cloth Portrait Doll of Brown-Haired Lady by Martha Chase 2000/2500

Lot #86 (Sale Order 85 of 249)

16" (41 cm.) All-cloth doll with pressed and oil-painted facial features depicting an adult lady, dark brown impasto-painted hair shaped into a tight knot at the back of her head and defined by three ringlet curls at each side of her face and two curls at the sides of her forehead, blue painted eyes, red upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, strong nose, closed mouth with hint of a gentle smile, slender body with cotton sateen body cover, oil-painted arms and legs with stitch-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, separately stitched thumbs, defined fingers, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (original Chase logo on leg). Comments: Martha Chase of Rhode Island, circa 1890, from the series of adult ladies and gentleman, likely representing characters from various books. Value Points: very rare lady model with distinctive hair color and style, original finish that is perfectly preserved.

Rare American Cloth Doll of Brown-Haired Lady, Coiffure, Original Box by Martha Chase 2000/2500

Lot #87 (Sale Order 86 of 249)

15" (38 cm.) All-cloth doll with pressed and oil-painted facial features of slender-shaped face, brown sculpted hair drawn from her face into a coiled chignon at the back, painted large brown eyes, red eyeliner, curly upper lashes, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth in very solemn expression, sateen cover on torso, oil-painted limbs with stitch-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, separately-stitched thumbs, Condition: near mint. Marks: (Chase logo stamp on leg) The Chase Stockinet Doll (label on back torso). Comments: Martha Chase, circa 1910, from her series of storybook characters. Value Points: perfectly-preserved doll with rare hair style, rare brown eyes, preserved in her original labeled box.

American Cloth Portrait Doll of George Washington in Original Costume by Martha Chase 4000/6000

Lot #88 (Sale Order 87 of 249)

25" (64 cm.) All-cloth doll depicting George Washington, pressed and oil-painted facial features, blue painted narrow eyes with heavy eyelids, single-stroke brows, aquiline nose, closed mouth with strong lips and jaw, impasto thickly painted white hair that forms into a ponytail at the nape, cotton sateen body cover, stitch-jointed arms and legs, oil-painted hands and feet with defined fingers and toes, wearing factory-original blue and gold silk suit with lace jabot and cuffs, black stockings, shoes, tri-corn hat. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Chase doll (with logo image on leg).The Chase Stockinet Doll Made of Stockinet and Cloth... (original paper label on back). Comments: Martha Chase, late 19th century, the model may have been inspired by the centennial celebration of Washington's 1789 inauguration. Value Points: very rare doll with distinctive portrait sculpting that perfectly captures Washington's person, with most artistic painting of complexion, features and hair, fine original painting, original (restored) costume, and with three blue ribbon awards.

American Brown-Eyed Cloth Character Doll by Martha Chase 500/700

Lot #89 (Sale Order 88 of 249)

16" (41 cm.) All-cloth doll with pressed and oil-painted facial features, complexion and hair, thick impasto-style painted short brown curly hair, rosy cheeks, painted brown eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, stitch-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, sateen body cover, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Martha Chase, circa 1900. Value Points: especially fine detail of painting with detail of stippled curls at the forehead, very thick long curly lashes.

American Blue-Eyed Cloth Doll by Martha Chase in Rare Small Size 300/500

Lot #90 (Sale Order 89 of 249)

12" (30 cm.) All-cloth doll with pressed and oil-painted facial features, complexion and hair, thick impasto-style painted short dark blonde curly hair, rosy cheeks, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, stitch-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, sateen body cover, antique costume. Condition: very good, old repaint on limbs. Comments: Martha Chase, circa 1900. Value Points: rare smaller size with appealing beseeching expression.

Rare American Black-Complexioned Cloth Doll by Martha Chase 1200/1600

Lot #91 (Sale Order 90 of 249)

12" (30 cm.) All-cloth doll with pressed and oil-painted black complexion, painted brown eyes, red upper eyeliner, black painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, black fleecy tightly-curled wig, sateen torso cover, stitch-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, separately-stitched thumbs, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Martha Chase, circa 1890. Value Points: very rare black-complexioned character child, with unusual fleeced hair and fine original finish, with original blue ribbon award.

Rare and All-Original American Black Cloth Character Doll by Martha Chase 6000/8500

Lot #92 (Sale Order 91 of 249)

26" (66 cm.) Stockinette cloth head with pressed and oil-painted dark brown complexion, painted dark brown eyes with two white eye dots in each eye, black upper eyeliner, black painted brows, broad nose, full lips of closed mouth, very plump cheeks and chin, stitch-shaped ears, black fleecy hair, brown cotton sateen torso, stitch-jointed brown oil-painted hands and bare feet. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Martha Chase, circa 1895, the exceptional size suggests its possible origin as an exhibition model. Value Points: very rare doll especially in this size is all-original condition, with original cotton plaid dress, apron, shoes and socks, along with original blue checkered cotton undershirt and long pants; and having distinctive artistic facial modeling and painting is preserved in near mint condition.

American Cloth Character Doll by Martha Chase with Side-Parted Hair 600/800

Lot #93 (Sale Order 92 of 249)

16" (41 cm.) All-cloth doll with pressed and oil-painted facial features and complexion, blonde short bobbed hair in rare side-parted fashion with dainty shaped curls onto cheeks, shaded blue painted eyes with white eyedots, red upper eyeliner, long painted curly lashes, blonde brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full lips, all-oil-painted body with stitch-jointing at hips and shoulders, separate thumbs, defined fingers, nice antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, small rub on upper lip. Comments: Martha Chase, circa 1920. Value Points: wonderfully-preserved rare model with distinctively-painted hair style, plump blushed cheeks and chin accented by deeply-impressed dimple at the center of chin.

Petite American Cloth Girl with Bobbed Hair by Martha Chase 800/1100

Lot #94 (Sale Order 93 of 249)

12" (30 cm.) All-cloth doll with pressed and oil-painted hair and facial features, bobbed short curls and bangs, painted blue eyes, red upper eyeliner, long upper lashes, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, rosy cheeks, cotton sateen body cover, oil-painted stitch-jointed arms and legs, bare feet, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Chase Stockinet Doll (and doll head symbol, on torso). Comments: Martha Chase, circa 1910. Value Points: rare bobbed hair model, especially hard to find in this smaller size, has wonderful original painting.

American Cloth Character Doll by Martha Chase with Rare Brown Bobbed Hair 700/900

Lot #95 (Sale Order 94 of 249)

16" (41 cm.) All-cloth doll with pressed and oil-painted facial features, rosy complexion and impasto-painted brown hair which has straight bangs and bobbed Dutch-style shape, blue painted eyes, painted curly upper lashes, brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, sateen torso cover, jointing at shoulder and hips, pretty antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, touch-up on hair. Marks: (Martha Chase logo stamp on leg). The Chase Stockinet Doll (label on back torso). Comments: Martha Chase, circa 1915. Value Points: most appealing doll with rare hair color and rare hair style.

American Cloth Gentleman Known as "Mr. Micawber" by Martha Chase 2500/3500

Lot #96 (Sale Order 95 of 249)

16" (41 cm.) All-cloth doll with hand-pressed and oil-painted complexion, facial features, and hair, having bald pate with curly brown "comb-over" hair at the sides, brown hair at back of head, small blue/grey eyes, thick black eyeliner, single stroke brows, closed mouth with slightly-smiling lips, impressed dimples at lip corners, shaped stitch-on ears, firmly-stuffed body with elongated slender arms and legs, stitch-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, separate thumb, defined fingers, wearing linen and woolen gentleman's costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (Chase logo on leg) The Chase Stockinet Doll (original paper label on back torso). Comments: Martha Chase, circa 1900, from the series of dolls believed to represent various storybook figures, this example known as Mr. Micawber from David Copperfield, the eternal optimist whose credo was "something will turn up". Value Points: very rare model in exceptionally well-preserved original condition, with compelling presence and artful painting.

Very Rare American Cloth Portrait Doll of Gentleman by Martha Chase 3000/4000

Lot #97 (Sale Order 96 of 249)

14" (36 cm.) All cloth doll with pressed and oil-painted facial features, complexion and hair, depicting an adult gentleman having pronounced nose, stitched ears, brown impasto-painted side-parted hair with curls onto the side of face, brown eyes, red upper eyeliner, painted curly upper lashes, brown fringed brows, closed mouth with triangular-shaped lips, slender body with cotton sateen body cover, oil-painted stitch-jointed arms and legs, separate thumbs and defined fingers of cupped hands, antique sportsman costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: The Chase Stockinet Doll (label on back torso). Comments: Martha Chase of Rhode Island, circa 1890, from a rare series of adult gentleman and ladies made by the firm; the doll may represent an unidentified story book character. Value Points: perfectly-preserved and very rare model with outstanding quality of painting, distinctive nose shape and unusual painting of hair, perfectly depicting a young gentleman.

American Brown-Eyed Cloth Character Doll by Martha Chase 700/1000

Lot #98 (Sale Order 97 of 249)

20" (51 cm.) All cloth doll with pressed and oil-painted facial features, light brown impasto-painted hair with curls around the forehead, painted brown eyes with shaded pupils and white eye dots, painted red eyeliner, black curly lashes, brows, accented nostrils, very full lips of closed mouth, cloth body with oil-painted lower arms and legs, sateen torso cover, stitch-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, stitch-defined fingers and separate thumb. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (Chase logo on torso) The Chase Stockinet Doll (original paper label on back). Comments: Martha Chase, circa 1910. Value Points: superbly-preserved original complexion with rosy cheeks and well-defined features, rarer brown eyes, stitched ears, two original labels, and wearing good antique costume and accessories.

A Well-Loved Cloth Character Baby by Martha Chase 300/500

Lot #99 (Sale Order 98 of 249)

16" (41 cm.) Stockinette doll with pressed and oil-painted facial features, blonde impasto-painted hair, painted brown eyes with white eye dots, dark outlined eyes, brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with shy smile, cloth body with oil- painted lower arms and legs, sateen torso cover, stitch jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, stitch-defined fingers and separate thumb. Condition: generally excellent, some fading of features, cloth on upper arms replaced, few flakes on hair. Comments: Martha Chase, circa 1910. Value Points: very dear expression achieved by loved aged patina, original antique baby costume.

American Cloth Character Doll by Martha Chase with Wonderfully Sculpted Features 800/1100

Lot #100 (Sale Order 99 of 249)

16" (41 cm.) All cloth doll with pressed and oil-painted facial features, brown smooth-painted hair with detailed shading of color and tendrils, large blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, delicately fringed lashes and brows, upturned rounded nose tip, shaped lips, stitched-on ears, sateen body cover, stitch-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, antique romper costume and shoes. Condition: generally excellent, few rubs on hair at back of head. Comments: Martha Chase, circa 1890, an early doll from that folk studio. Value Points: most endearing child doll with variation of hair technique for this maker, and unusual deep texture of stockinet complexion.

American Cloth Doll by Izannah Walker with Wispy Curls 7000/9000

Lot #101 (Sale Order 100 of 249)

18" (46 cm.) Cloth doll with pressed and oil-painted facial features and hair with wispy side curls, stitched ears, painted brown eyes with dark iris rims, black eyeliner, lightly-stroked brows, closed mouth with hint of gentle smile, stitch-jointed fabric body with oil-painted stiffened hands, defined applied thumbs, painted shoes, antique costume may be original. Condition: original finish to face and hair albeit extensive rubs (especially nose and boots) and craquelure. Comments: circa 1865, Izannah Walker, the Pawtucket, Rhode Island doll creator, who obtained a patent for her dolls in 1873 which described her aim to create a doll that is "easily kept clean and not apt to injure a young child which may fall upon it". Value Points: rare and sought-after American doll, a keynote of any collection, whose well-worn life lends an endearing charm.

German Cloth Character Girl by Kathe Kruse, Type VIII, in Original Costume 1200/1500

Lot #102 (Sale Order 101 of 249)

19" (48 cm.) All cloth doll with domed head, swivel neck, pressed and painted facial features, shaded brown eyes, white eyedots, black and brown upper eyeliner, short feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with pouty lips, stitch-jointing at shoulders, disc-jointing at legs, blonde human hair wig. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Kathe Kruse 14218 (feet). Comments: Kathe Kruse, Type VIII, circa 1935. Value Points: choice unplayed with condition with especially appealing original costume, frail original paper label.

German Cloth Character Girl by Kathe Kruse, Type VIII, in Original Costume 1200/1500

Lot #103 (Sale Order 102 of 249)

19" (48 cm.) All cloth doll with domed head, swivel neck, pressed and painted facial features, shaded brown/green eyes, white eyedots, black and brown upper eyeliner, short feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with pouty lips, stitch-jointing at shoulders, disc-jointing at legs, ash blonde human hair wig. Condition: generally excellent, some darkening of limbs, left ankle repaired. Marks: Kathe Kruse 18110 (feet). Comments: Kathe Kruse, Type VIII, circa 1935. Value Points: very appealing wistful expression on the originally painted features with fine rosy complexion, original costume.

German Cloth Pouting Character by Kathe Kruse in Rare Petite Size 1500/1800

Lot #104 (Sale Order 103 of 249)

14" (36 cm.) All-cloth doll with stitched-on head, pressed and oil-painted facial features and hair, brown shaded hair with forelock curls, blushed detail of ears and cheeks, shaded blue/green eyes with white accents, thick black and brown upper eyeliner, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with downcast lips, stitch-jointed shoulders, separately stitched thumbs, disc-jointed hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Kathe Kruse 34029 (left foot) 2327 (right foot). Comments: Kathe Kruse, circa 1925. Value Points: pristine condition of the hard to find model with very fine painting of complexion and features enhancing the wistful expression, original costume.

Early Period German Cloth Character Doll by Kathe Kruse 1800/2300

Lot #105 (Sale Order 104 of 249)

16" (41 cm.) All-cloth doll with pressed and oil-painted dark brown hair with forelock curls and facial features, shaded brown eyes with spiral threading, white eye dots, black and brown upper eyeliner, closed mouth in downcast pouting expression, shaped blush-painted ears, stitch-jointing at shoulders, disc-jointed legs, separately stitched thumbs, early costume. Condition: generally excellent, delicate nose rub. Marks: Germany Kathe Kruse 56217. Comments: Kathe Kruse, circa 1915. Value Points: early model with most endearing expression and humble posture, fine original painting of facial features.

German Bisque Art Character "Gretchen" by Kammer and Reinhardt in Original Costume 2800/3800

Lot #106 (Sale Order 105 of 249)

18" (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, light blue glass painted eyes, heavily-modeled eyelids, black upper eyeliner, one-stroke tapered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full lips, dimpled lip corners and chin, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, original body finish albeit hands scuffed, few wig pulls at upper right crown rim. Marks: K*R 114 46. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, their model marketed as "Gretchen", circa 1910. Value Points: well-modeled characterization enhanced by finest bisque with dewy patina, original body and body finish, original costume.

Pair, German Bisque Art Character Dolls, "Peter" and "Marie" by Kammer and Reinhardt 3000/4500

Lot #107 (Sale Order 106 of 249)

12" (30 cm.) Each has bisque socket head, painted facial features, light blue eyes with heavily-modeled eyelids, black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, closed mouth with very full pouting lips, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R 30 101. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt from their art character reform series, circa 1910, the models were marketed as "Hans" and "Marie". Value Points: wonderful pair of pouting characters, the dolls are all original, with original wigs, bodies, body finish, and chemise or night shirt.

German Bisque Art Character, 114, "Hans" by Kammer and Reinhardt, Rare Larger Size 3000/4500

Lot #108 (Sale Order 107 of 249)

22" (57 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted large brown eyes, heavily-modeled eyelids, black upper eyeliner with fringed detail, one-stroke tapered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with very full pouting lips, impressed dimples at lip corners and well-defined double chin, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, few very tiny wig pulls at back side rim. Marks: K*R 114 57. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1910, "Hans" from their art character series. Value Points: rare larger size of the sought-after character allowing superb definition of sculpted features, finest bisque and painting, original body and body finish, wonderful antique costume.

French Bisque "Bebe Phonographe" by Emile Jumeau with Lioret Mechanism 3000/4000

Lot #109 (Sale Order 108 of 249)

25" (64 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted dark curly lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth with outlined lips, row of porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette hand-tied human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with phonograph disc system in torso that operates from keywind and lever at the back torso, metal sound plate. Condition: generally excellent, mechanism complete and operative. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau 11 (head) (Lioret signature on the mechanism). Comments: Emile Jumeau, with mechanism of Henri Lioret, circa 1895, the model was introduced as "Bebe Phonographe" and marketed by both Jumeau and Lioret. Value Points: very appealing bisque bebe face and presence, original body and original mechanism.

Rare "Edison Phonograph Doll" with Original Bisque Head, 719, by Simon and Halbig 4000/6500

Lot #110 (Sale Order 109 of 249)

23" (58 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, brush- stroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig (additional wig included), original Sonneberg wooden and composition jointed limbs, bisque lower arms and hands, metal torso with sound holes at front and containing Edison phonograph (see photo detail). Condition: generally excellent, mechanism is complete, wax cylinder not included. Marks: S 2 H 719 Dep st. Comments: Thomas Edison introduced his model of a "Talking Doll" in 1890, based upon the mechanical system of his table top phonographs, and utilizing bisque heads and body parts from Germany; the doll was sold in luxury stores such as Schwarz' Toy Bazaar, whose advertising noted that the doll "recited in a childish voice one of a number of well-known nursery rhymes" utilizing a wax cylinder placed in the mechanism. The doll never reached the popularity of the somewhat similar Loiret phonograph doll of France which was marketed by Jumeau; less than 500 of the completed Edison dolls were ever sold. Value Points: extremely rare doll, virtually never found with intact mechanism, is enhanced by all original parts and has beautiful face.

French Bisque Bebe Jumeau,Original Eye Mechanism,Fouquet & Douville,Original Chemise 4000/6000

Lot #111 (Sale Order 110 of 249)

26" (66 cm.) Bisque socket head with distinctive inverted-Tcut-out at the back of her head to allow movement of the uniquely-made eyes in flirting or sleeping position, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, shaded nostrils, open mouth, shaded and outlined lips, row of porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette human hair hand-tied wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 12 (head). Comments; Emile Jumeau, circa 1892, with original eye system deposed by Fouquet & Douville in March, 1891; for a short period of time, Jumeau manufactured the unique head for this system (as related in The Jumeau Book by Theimer/Theriault, page 258). Few examples with the intact unique eyes are known to exist. Value Points: very rare and all original doll wears original Jumeau blue flowered chemise dress and leather shoes signed "Paris Bebe Depose 12" with bee symbol.

French Musical Automaton "Scottish Boy with Drums" by Leopold Lambert 5000/7500

Lot #112 (Sale Order 111 of 249)

20" (51 cm.) Standing upon a red velvet-covered platform is a bisque-head doll with blue glass eyes, mohair lashes, painted lower lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, accented lips, four porcelain teeth, dimpled chin, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, carton torso and legs, wire upper arms, bisque lower arms, wearing velvet and silk Scottish costume and tam, and holding wooden horn and baton in his hands; a drum is attached to metal rods from torso. When wound, the doll turns its head side to side and nods, eyes blink, brings the horn up as though to play, and beats drum, while music plays. Condition: generally excellent, music and mechanism function well. Marks: 1300 - 6 Simon & Halbig S&H (head) L.B. (key). Comments: Leopold Lambert, circa 1890. Value Points: wonderful vibrant presentation of the charming Scottish drummer theme; with original tune label on bottom listing two tunes.

Grand French Bisque Poupee, Size 11, by Emile Jumeau in Elegant Costume 3500/5500

Lot #113 (Sale Order 112 of 249)

26" (66 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined shaded lips, separately-modeled pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, kid poupee body with gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees, stitched and separated fingers and toes, wearing fine antique costume, bonnet, undergarments, and shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 11 (and artist checkmarks, head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878. Value Points: beautiful grand-sized poupee with very fine painting of lips, very sturdy original body.

French Musical Automaton "The Ballerina" by Leopold Lambert 5000/7500

Lot #114 (Sale Order 113 of 249)

23" (58 cm.) Standing upon a velvet-covered wooden base is a bisque-head doll with blue glass eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, accented lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, wearing silk and lace ballerina costume and holding a garland of flowers, one-piece lady-shaped carton torso and right leg, and left leg bent at knee and separately-hinged at the top, bisque forearms. When wound, she pirouettes around and around while simultaneously bowing her head and arms, her bent leg in attitude devant position, extending forward and backward while music plays. Condition: generally excellent, music and mechanism function well. Marks: 1159 Germany Simon & Halbig S&H 5 (head) L.B. (key). Comments: Leopold Lambert, circa 1900, the popular ballerina theme was inspired by the public fervor of the beloved dancer known as La Loie Fuller who appeared with Isadora Duncan dance troupe at the 1900 Paris Universal Exposition. Value Points: realistic movements are gracefully executed in the luxury automaton.

Beautiful French Bisque Brown-Eyed Bebe by Emile Jumeau with Signed Jumeau Shoes 3000/4000

Lot #115 (Sale Order 114 of 249)

21" (53 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, lushly-painted lashes, thick brush-stroked brows, rose blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, shaded and outlined lips with decorative glaze, pierced ears, brunette hand-tied human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, beautiful costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: original artists checkmarks on head. Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1890. Value Points: very fine luminous complexion, original body and body finish, gorgeous antique-fabric costume, undergarments, superb antique cap, and Jumeau shoes signed "Paris Depose 10" with bee symbol.

French Bisque Bebe by Emile Jumeau in Superb Lace Dress and Signed Jumeau Shoes 3000/4000

Lot #116 (Sale Order 115 of 249)

24" (61 cm.) Bisque socket head with elongated and very full cheeks, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted dark curly lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, rose-blushed eye shadow, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, dimpled chin, pierced ears, brunette hand-tied human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, some light flaking on limbs. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG (head) Bebe Jumeau Diplome d'Honneur (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1890. Value Points: beautiful brown-eyed bebe with very deep modeling, gorgeous lace costume and bonnet, undergarments, black leather shoes signed "Bebe Jumeau Depose".

Petite French Bisque Bebe, Size 2, by Leon Casimir Bru 8000/11,000

Lot #117 (Sale Order 116 of 249)

13" (33 cm.) Pressed bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, slightly modeled bosom, amber brown glass enamel eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, rose blushed eye shadow, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid gusset-jointed body, kid upper arms, bisque lower arms and sculpted hands, nicely costumed in rosy silk and lace dress, undergarments, stockings, leather shoes, purse, and beautiful early embroidered bonnet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (circle and dot symbol) Bru Jne 2 (head and shoulderplate). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1883, a transitional model bearing markings of both circle dot era and Bru Jne era. Value Points: charming petite size with very full cheeks and chin, lovely features, original sturdy body, perfect bisque hands.

Earliest Period French Bisque "Bebe Brevete" by Leon Casimir Bru in Antique Costume 11,000/13,000

Lot #118 (Sale Order 117 of 249)

20" (51 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate with modeled bosom and shoulder blade, very plump cheeks and chin, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, black eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, plump kid bebe body with gusset-jointing of hips and knees, one-piece curved kid upper arms, bisque lower arms and hands. Condition: generally excellent, very faint 2" horizontal hairline, likely original, on lower front shoulderplate. Marks: Bru Jne 7 (head) No. 7 (shoulderplate). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, his earliest bebe known as Bebe Brevete, circa 1877. Value Points: very beautiful bebe with most gentle expression, delicate bisque and complexion wonderfully contrast the plump face, original body including superbly sculpted bisque hands, beautiful antique rose silk dress, bonnet, shoes with silk rosettes, parasol.

Very Beautiful French Bisque Portrait Poupee by Pierre-Francois Jumeau 3500/4800

Lot #119 (Sale Order 118 of 249)

24" (61 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, arched brush-stroked brows, rose-blushed eye shadow, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, separately-modeled pierced ears, mohair wig over cork pate, kid poupee body with gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, light cheek rub, original body with some repairs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Pierre-Francois Jumeau, circa 1875. Value Points: elegant lady with exquisite gentle expression, fine delicate complexion.

French Bisque Portrait Poupee by Pierre-Francois Jumeau in Rare Grand Size 5000/7500

Lot #120 (Sale Order 119 of 249)

29" (74 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, small blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, arched brush-stroked brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded outlined lips, separately-applied pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupee with shapely torso, gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees, stitched and separated fingers and toes, wearing fine antique magenta silk gown with beaded trim, lace cuffs, undergarments, stockings, black kidskin shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Pierre-Francois Jumeau, circa 1870. Value Points: very beautiful face with finest bisque, delicate complexion with most subtle blushing, very sturdy original body.

Early French Bisque Poupee with All-Wooden Fully-Articulated Body and Costume 4500/6500

Lot #121 (Sale Order 120 of 249)

14" (36 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-lined bisque shoulder plate, blue glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, ears pierced into head, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, all-wooden fully-articulated wooden poupee body with jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, separately-carved fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2. Comments: French, circa 1865. Value Points: rare all-articulated wooden body with original finish, beautiful pale bisque, fine antique costume comprising mauve and cream early skirt, white blouse, undergarments, stockings, black kidskin slippers, woven bonnet with velvet flowers, and carrying a miniature basket with tiny purple flowers.

All-Original Early French Bisque Waltzing Poupee Steiner for Aux Reves de L'Enfance 8000/11,000

Lot #122 (Sale Order 121 of 249)

15" (38 cm.) Pale bisque shoulder head with rounded facial shape, cobalt blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth with slightly parted lips, double row of tiny teeth, lambswool wig cap, kid-over-wooden upper torso with shapely waist and upper dowel-jointed arms, bisque arms from above the elbows, curled fingers, carton moule cone-shaped skirt that contains clockwork mechanism, three wheeled base. When wound, the doll revolves around in a circle, pauses, reverses, glides forward, while arms wave up and down. Condition: generally excellent, mechanism functions well. Comments: Jules Steiner, the mechanical gliding lady was deposed in 1867. Value Points: exquisite state of preservation of the rare early patented doll, with superb bisque and eyes, wearing original white pique gown with batiste and blue silk ribbon trim, matching bonnet, and stored in her original packing box with label from the important Parisian toy store "Aux Reves de L'Enfance".

Grand French Bisque "Paris Bebe" by Danel & Cie, Size 15 5000/7500

Lot #123 (Sale Order 122 of 249)

31" (79 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner encircles the eyecut, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth, shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde hand-tied human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, pretty antique dress, undergarments, woven bonnet, socks and shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Paris Bebe Tete Dep 15 (incised markings). Comments: Danel & Cie, circa 1889. Anatole Danel, who had been foreman of the Jumeau firm, departed Jumeau in 1889 to form his own company in very direct competition with Jumeau; Jumeau waged a vigorous defense, and thus the life of Danel & Cie was a short-lived 3 years rendering existing examples very rare, especially in this large size. Value Points: very rare doll with beautiful bisque and splendid eyes, original body, lovely costume.

French Bisque "Paris Bebe" by Emile Jumeau with Expressive Character Features 5000/7000

Lot #124 (Sale Order 123 of 249)

21" (53 cm.) Bisque socket head with very full cheeks, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig with soft curls, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, lovely antique costume, undergarments, kidskin shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Tete Depose Paris Bebe 9 (red stamp). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1892, the model was presented by Jumeau after winning his lawsuit against Danel & Cie, and being awarded the right to use the tradename "Paris Bebe"; it is considered the precursor of Jumeau's 200 art character series. Value Points: especially fine modeling with well-defined features enhanced by splendid eyes and fine lustrous patina on complexion.

French Musical Automaton "Little Girl with Pet Mouse" by Charles Rambour 6000/8000

Lot #125 (Sale Order 124 of 249)

17" (43 cm.) Standing upon a velvet covered platform with linen covered table and a painted tin mouse cage is a bisque-head doll with blue glass paperweight eyes, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, carton torso and legs, bisque forearms, wearing blue silk dress with gold ball fringe, holding a baton in one hand and the string to open the mouse cage in the other. When wound, two mechanisms operate in synchronism: the girl lifts her head and then lifts her left arm to open the door of the cage, while, in perfect timing, the mouse timidly emerges from the cage, pauses, the girl lifts her right arm as though about to chase the mouse who then whirls around and scurries back into the cage. Music plays throughout. Marks: M (doll) (also pencil inscription "souris [mouse] inside the box). Condition: generally excellent, music and mechanism function well. Comments: Charles Rambour, circa 1895. Rambour acquired the rights to the Bru mechanical "surprise" patents in 1893 and created delightful articles such as this for next seven years. Value Points: delightful vignette with surprisingly intricate mechanism that adds to its appeal, functioning well, and beautifully presented.

Beautiful German Bisque Child, 719, with Brilliant Eyes by Simon and Halbig 600/800

Lot #126 (Sale Order 125 of 249)

22" (56 cm.) Bisque socket head, large blue glass sleep eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, thick brush-stroked brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, open mouth, shaded lips, four porcelain teeth, dimpled chin, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, faint hairline at the right side of forehead. Marks: S 12 H 719 dep. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: especially beautiful doll with deeply-modeled features, finest bisque, original body and body finish, beautiful original wig and costume.

Pair, German All-Bisque Miniature Dolls, 600, by Kestner 300/500

Lot #127 (Sale Order 126 of 249)

6" (15 cm.) Each has one-piece bisque head and torso, painted facial features, blue eyes, dark eyeliner, single stroke brows, closed mouth, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white stockings and black one-strap heeled shoes, handmade simple matching costumes, Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 600 3 1/2. Comments: Kestner, circa 1915. Value Points: pretty pair of all-bisque miniatures with original soft mohair wigs.

German Bisque Child, 109, by Handwerck in Pretty Original Costume 400/600

Lot #128 (Sale Order 127 of 249)

20" (51 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig in soft curls, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 109 -11 H 2 1/2. Comments: Heinrich Handwerck, circa 1900. Value Points: original soft curly wig, original body and body finish, lovely antique costume.

Grand-Sized Rare German Bisque Character, 1279, by Simon and Halbig 2500/3500

Lot #129 (Sale Order 128 of 249)

33" (84 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, slightly-modeled brows with feathered details, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with center accent dot on bottom lip, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette hand-tied human hair wig, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, original body and body finish. Marks: S&H 1279 Dep Germany 15. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1895. Value Points: the rare model in very rare grand size, allowing full rendering of eye crinkles and cheek dimples, finest bisque and painting, wonderful wig and costume.

Large German All-Bisque Bye-Lo with Sleep Eyes and Wig 300/500

Lot #130 (Sale Order 129 of 249)

8" (20 cm.) One-piece bisque head and torso, tiny blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, tinted brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, center accent line, brunette mohair bobbed wig, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs, bare feet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bye-Lo Baby Germany G,S Putnam (original paper label). 16-20 (head) 20/20 (inside legs) 6/20 (inside arms). Comments: Germany, circa 1923, designed by Grace S. Putnam. Value Points: rare large size with sleep eyes, wig, and original paper label, all original parts.

German All-Bisque "He-Bee" Designed by Charles Twelvetrees 300/400

Lot #131 (Sale Order 130 of 249)

6" (15 cm.) One-piece bisque head and torso, with over-sized head tucked into chin, bald pate, plump cheeks, painted large blue googly eyes, button-shaped nose, inverted V-shaped mouth, painted white chemise, loop-jointed arms, legs inset into tunic, sculpted blue slippers. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: He-Bee, designed by Charles Twelvetrees, circa 1920, made in Germany. Value Pints: fine quality of bisque and painting on the unique character.

German Bisque Googly, 258, by Marseille 400/600

Lot #132 (Sale Order 131 of 249)

9" (23 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep and side-glancing googly eyes, painted lashes, one stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, impish smile, blonde mohair bobbed wig, composition bent limb baby body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Germany 258 A 6/0 M. Comments: Marseille, circa 1920. Value Points: rarer googly model with wonderful expression and bisque, original body and body finish, original muslin chemise.

German All-Bisque "Bonnie Babe" Designed by Georgene Averill 400/600

Lot #133 (Sale Order 132 of 249)

6" (15 cm.) Solid domed bisque swivel head on bisque torso, sculpted short brown curly hair with tendrils tumbling onto the forehead, tiny blue glass sleep eyes, tinted brows, open mouth, two porcelain lower teeth, loop-joined bisque arms and legs, painted white socks and pink one-strap shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 897 15 (arms and legs) 15 (front neck). Comments: "Bonnie Babe", designed by Georgene Averill under commission from George Borgfeldt, circa 1920. Value Points: outstanding detail of sculpture on the facial features and hair of the laughing toddler.

German Bisque Glass-Eyed Character, 5636, by Gebruder Heubach 1100/1400

Lot #134 (Sale Order 133 of 249)

14" (36 cm.) Pink-tinted bisque socket head, large brown glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, mouth sculpted as though open and laughing with sculpted tongue, two beaded lower teeth, outlined lips, impressed dimples at cheeks, brunette mohair bobbed hair, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 5636 5 Heubach (sunburst mark) Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912. Value Points: especially fine modeling and bisque with wonderfully defined expressive features.

German Bisque Character "Dolly Dimple" by Gebruder Heubach 800/1200

Lot #135 (Sale Order 134 of 249)

24" (61 cm.) Pink-tinted bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted long curly lashes, incised eyeliner, brush-stroked brows with fringed detail, accented nostrils and eye corners, rounded nose, open mouth with very full outlined lips, impressed accent dot in bottom lip, deeply impressed cheeks and chin, pronounced ears, blonde hand-tied human hair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, pretty antique costume, undergarments, socks and shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Dep Dolly Dimple H Germany 12 (head) (Holz-masse stamp on back). Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912. Value Points: very choice bisque and deeply-sculpted character details highlighted by deeply-impressed dimples, original signed body and body finish.

Rare American Carved Wooden "Manikin" Doll by Schoenhut 1800/2500

Lot #136 (Sale Order 135 of 249)

19" (48 cm.) Carved wooden socket head depicting slender-faced adult man, sculpted brown hair swept behind the ears, deep-intaglio blue eyes with well-defined crinkles around the sockets, pronounced nose, closed mouth with primly set lips, all-wooden slender elongated body with spring-jointed limbs, swivel waist. Condition: good, some light retouch on face, limbs repainted. Marks: (partial Schoenhut sticker on body). Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1915, the doll, depicting a young adult man, was intended originally as a "Manikin for Students of Fine Art, or as Dressed Figure for Window Display" according to the 1914 Schoenhut catalog; its body style closely resembles the wooden art mannequins that had been made in Germany for nearly 200 years, Value Points: very rare model by Schoenhut with wonderfully-sculpted face and extra details of articulation.

American Carved Wooden Doll with Pink Headband by Schoenhut 500/900

Lot #137 (Sale Order 136 of 249)

14" (36 cm.) Carved wooden socket head, sculpted bobbed hair with sculpted pink headband with bow at back, painted blue eyes with black pupils and white eyedots, feathered brows, closed mouth with center accent line, wooden spring-jointed body. Condition: very good, some light craquelure. Comments: Schoenhut, model 105, circa 1915. Value Points: the wide-eyed doll with rare coiffure, wearing wonderful antique linen and maroon woolen dress with feather stitching and black leather shoes stamped "ViciKid" and "compliments of John McLaughiln" indicating their original promotional purpose.

American Carved Wooden Toddler Doll by Schoenhut 500/800

Lot #138 (Sale Order 137 of 249)

11" (28 cm.) Carved wooden socket head with tinted boyish hair, painted blue eyes with black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with pouting expression, center accent line, all-wooden body with shorter toddler legs jointed at the knees. Condition: generally excellent, little nose rub. Marks: Schoenhut Doll Pat. Jan. 17th, 1911 USA. Comments: Schoenhut, model 107, circa 1920. Value Points: rare model with fine original finish, rare variation of the toddler body.

American Carved Wooden Boy, Sculpted Hair, and Circus Performer by Schoenhut 1100/1500

Lot #139 (Sale Order 138 of 249)

14" (36 cm.) Carved wooden socket head with sculpted hair waved across the forehead, intaglio sculpted brown eyes with white eyedots, accented nostrils, closed mouth with downcast pensive expression, all-wooden spring-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Schoenhut Doll Pat.Jan. 17, 1911 USA. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1915. Value Points: rare model with most endearing wistful expression, wearing fine antique costume, and carrying Schoenhut circus performer with bisque head, sculpted black hair and moustache, wooden body and original costume.

American Carved Wooden Character "Schnickelftritz" by Schoenhut 900/1300

Lot #140 (Sale Order 139 of 249)

15" (38 cm.) Carved wooden socket head with sculpted short curly hair having pronounced forelock curl, well-defined carved and painted features, narrow blue eyes, tinted brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth modeled as though open with laughing expression, two beaded upper teeth and two beaded lower teeth, all-wooden spring-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Schoenhut Doll. Pat. Jan. 17, ‘11 USA & Foreign Countries. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1911, one of the earliest models by the firm, known as "Schnickelfritz", a term of teasing endearment. Value Points: the rare and delightful model has fine original painting and expression, wearing antique union suit with Schoenhut button, Schoenhut stockings and shoes with holes in soles for posing.

American Carved Wooden Boy with Sculpted Hair and Original Norfolk Suit 900/1300

Lot #141 (Sale Order 140 of 249)

16" (41 cm.) Carved wooden socket head with sculpted boyish hair, well-defined forelock curl, intaglio-carved blue eyes with large black pupils and white eyedots, single stroke brows, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, wooden spring-jointed body. Condition: good, original finish albeit scuffing on face and limbs. Marks: Schoenhut Doll Pat. Jan. 17, 11 USA & Foreign Countries. Comments: Schoenhut, model 204, circa 1912. Value Points: rarer early model, wearing original white linen Norfolk suit.

Two German Paper Mache Dolls in the Asian Influence 400/700

Lot #142 (Sale Order 141 of 249)

10" (25 cm.) Solid domed paper mache head with swivel head, very plump cheeks, narrow brown glass side-slanted eyes, rounded nose, closed mouth, taufling style body, wearing original Turkish style costume of green velvet and silk with metallic trim; along with paper mache tiny doll with enamel inset eyes, solid dome, shaded pate with black queue, swivel head, on original silk pincushion body. Condition: the larger is excellent and original except lower torso which is damaged, silk cover on pincushion is frail. Comments: Germany, circa 1880. Value Points: rare model with highly characterized facial features.

French Paper Mache Doll in Original Folklore Costume 500/800

Lot #143 (Sale Order 142 of 249)

10" (25 cm.) Solid domed paper mache shoulder head, black painted pate, painted facial features, large blue eyes, black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, closed mouth, muslin stitch-jointed body with oil-painted lower arms, and painted brown boots, Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1840. Value Points: the petite early poupee wears original well-detailed traditional costume and unusual woven hat.

Grodnertal Wooden Doll with Rare Painted Red Torso 800/1000

Lot #144 (Sale Order 143 of 249)

10 1/2" (27 cm.) One-piece wooden head and torso with shapely neck, rounded face, shapely torso with tiny waist, black sculpted hair, painted complexion and facial features, blushed cheeks, thin line mouth, painted red corset, kid upper legs, wooden lower arms and legs, red paper wraps at junctions of kid and wood. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Grodnertal, circa 1850. Value Points: rare to find early wooden doll with wonderfully preserved finish on hair, face and torso.

Three German Paper Mache Dolls with Original Costumes 900/1300

Lot #145 (Sale Order 144 of 249)

5" (13 cm.) 6 1/2. and 9". Each with paper mache shoulder head with sculpted black hair in three various coiffures, painted facial features, slender kid body, wooden lower arms and legs, painted flat shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Grodnertal, circa 1840. Value Points: fine trio with original finishes, evidencing a variety of coiffures and costumes of the era.

Large German Paper Mache Lady with Elaborately Sculpted Hair 800/1100

Lot #146 (Sale Order 145 of 249)

18" (46 cm.) Paper mache shoulder head with oval face and elongated throat, sculpted hair in elaborate coiffure with arranged curls at each side, high coiled bun at the crown, painted blue eyes in defined and outlined sockets, painted brows, aquiline nose, closed mouth, slender kid body, painted flat green shoes, wooden hands. Condition: good, original finish albeit craquelure. Comments: Germany, circa 1840. Value Points: rare early doll with elaborate coiffure, original body, and with fine original gown.

German Bisque Lady Doll with Brown Sculpted Hair in Fancy Coiffure 900/1300

Lot #147 (Sale Order 146 of 249)

22" (56 cm.) Bisque shoulder head with oval face and elongated throat, brown sculpted hair in elaborate coiffure in side part with a cluster of tight curls at the left side of hair, hair drawn back at the left side, sculpted pierced ears, pageboy coiffe at the back with painted black snood, painted large blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, aquiline nose, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, kid stitch-jointed body, lovely antique silk gown. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: rarity factors include brown hair, elaborate coiffure, pierced ears.

German Bisque Lady Doll with Fancily Sculpted Hair and Ornaments 900/1300

Lot #148 (Sale Order 147 of 249)

16" (41 cm.) Bisque shoulder head depicting adult lady with slender oval face, elongated throat, blonde sculpted hair with black sculpted snood edged with pink tasseled scarf and blue feather, painted facial features, tiny blue eyes in deeply-set sockets, red and brown upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, aquiline nose with accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, muslin body with lower bisque arms and legs, painted ankle boots. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: rare model with fancy coiffure and ornaments, original body, wearing beautiful antique gown, undergarments.

German Bisque Lady with Sculpted Fancy Hair as Autoperipatetikous 1200/1500

Lot #149 (Sale Order 148 of 249)

10" (25 cm.) Bisque shoulder head with sculpted blonde hair waved from face and captured into a green snood with purple lustre and feathered edge, painted blue eyes, red and brown upper eyeliner, accented nostrils, closed mouth, carton torso and skirt which contains clockwork mechanism, brass feet; when wound, the lady walks forward. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Patented July 15th, 1862; also in Europe 20 Dec. 1862. (imprinted on bottom of cardboard skirt). Comments: Autoperipatetikous, circa 1865, the patented walking model utilized several different heads including this German bisque model. Value Points: exquisite sculpting and painting of the early model, original mechanical walking body, antique lace and silk dress.

German Bisque Doll with Sculpted Hair in Original Wooden Box with Trousseau 1100/1500

Lot #150 (Sale Order 149 of 249)

21" (53 cm.) Bisque shoulder head with sculpted blonde hair waved behind ears into short curls and held by black hair band, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, kid stitch-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1880. Value Points: preserved in original wooden lidded box, and having four fine antique costumes, two sets of early undergarments, silk apron, and black boots.

All-Original French Musical Automaton "The Russian Tea Server" by Leopold Lambert 5000/7500

Lot #151 (Sale Order 150 of 249)

20" (51 cm.) Standing upon a velvet-covered wooden base is a bisque-head doll with blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, brush-stroked brows, painted lashes, closed mouth with outlined lips, carton torso and legs, bisque forearms, wearing Russian traditional costume with elaborate gold braid and passamenterie, pearl dangle necklace and velvet headdress with faux-jewels; when wound, she turns her head from side to side as though offering tea, lifting the tea pot and turning her arm as though pouring, then extending the tray in her right arm, and, finally, nodding her head up and down approvingly. Music plays. Condition: generally excellent, music and mechanism function well. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG. Comments: Leopold Lambert, circa 1890, appearing in the Lambert catalog as Bebe Russe, No 42. During the mid-1890's Paris was fascinated by the Russian royal family who visited the city a number of times; this automaton was among the luxury objects created in response to this interest. Value Points: all original automaton with lavish costume and accessories, with intriguing historical connection.

French Musical Automaton "Little Girl Knitting" by Roullet et Decamps 5500/7500

Lot #152 (Sale Order 151 of 249)

17" (43 cm.) Seated upon a gilded wooden chair with fancy carving is a bisque-head doll, posed as though knitting, having bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig ove cork pate, carton torso and upper legs and arms, wearing coral and ivory silk antique costume. When wound she nods her head forward and back as though examining her knitting, while her hands move back and forth in a realistic knitting activity, while music plays. The scene is displayed upon original red velvet wooden base. Condition: generally excellent, music and mechanism function well. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 5. Comments: Roullet et Decamps, circa 1890, the model appeared in their catalog as "Bebe Tricoteur", #256. Value Points: charming homespun theme with well-functioning realistic movement.

French Bisque Bebe Jumeau, in Lovely Antique Costume with Parasol and Marotte 4500/6500

Lot #153 (Sale Order 152 of 249)

29" (74 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, lushly painted lashes, brush-stroked and multi-feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth, shaded and accented lips, separately modeled pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau 13 (and artist checkmarks, on head) Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1888. Value Points: gorgeous large bebe with applied ears, finest quality of bisque and painting, original wig, pate, body, body finish, superb antique dress, undergarments, bonnet, bone-handled silk-fringed parasol, and signed Jumeau shoes. The doll is carrying a bisque-head marotte with original musical ball and silk costume.

French Musical Automaton "Marquise with Surprise Basket" by Gustav Vichy 8000/12,000

Lot #154 (Sale Order 153 of 249)

24" (61 cm.) Posed standing upon a velvet-covered platform is a bisque doll with portrait face, brown glass paperweight eyes, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, her body with modeled bosom and carton torso and legs, bisque forearm, wearing an elaborate gold and ivory silk gown with hand painted decorations, velvet jacket, trimmed with decorative lace and tassels, wooden shoes with velvet tops. She appears to be holding a fancy wicker basket which is actually attached to the side of her torso by a hidden metal rod; a feathered bird hides under the basket lid, and when wound, the lady turns her head from side to side, and nods in a circular motion, then offers a little flower to the bird; the basket lid opens and the bird bobs its head up and down and "chirps". Condition: professional restoration on cheeks and back of head, music and mechanism function well. Comments: Gustav Vichy, France, circa 1885. Value Points: the beautiful automaton with elegant presentation has six charming movements and two tunes, as indicated by original paper tune label on underside.

Grand French Bisque Bebe by Gaultier Freres with Beautiful Antique Costume 3500/4500

Lot #155 (Sale Order 154 of 249)

29" (74 cm.) Bisque socket head, large brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, wide brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with tiny stuck-out tongue tip, shaded and outlined lips, dimpled chin, brunette hand-tied human hair wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent, finish worn on left hand. Marks: F.G. (scroll) 12. Comments: Gaultier Freres, circa 1886. Value Points: very choice sculpting with plump cheeks enhanced by large eyes, original body, wearing superb antique cream woolen coat dress with embroidery, and matching bonnet with extended bavolet, undergarments, stockings, and shoes.

French Bisque Automaton "Young Girl with Surprise Basket" by Leopold Lambert 5000/7500

Lot #156 (Sale Order 155 of 249)

20" (51 cm.) Standing upon a velvet-covered base is a bisque-head doll with blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, lushly-painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, carton torso and legs, bisque forearms. The doll appears to be holding a wicker basket which is actually attached to metal rods from torso; the basket holds an arrangement filled with berries and leaves. When wound, the doll turns her head side to side, nods, and alternately lifts the basket lid which reveals a hidden bisque clown, and then appears to peek beneath another clump of berries. Music plays. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau 4 (head) L.B. (key). Comments: Leopold Lambert, circa 1890. Value Points: the doll wears (frail) original costume and carries original basket; beneath is the original Lambert paper tune label listing song "Carmen L'Amour".

Petite All Original Bisque Bebe for the French Market from Au Nain Bleu 800/1200

Lot #157 (Sale Order 156 of 249)

11" (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lower lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, dimpled chin, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, French composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1079 Germany Halbig S&H 2 1/2 (doll) Au Nain Bleu Paris (paper label on body, hat, and dress). Comments: Simon and Halbig for the French market, circa 1900, the doll was especially commissioned for the prestige Parisian toy store of Au Nain Bleu. Value Points: all original doll has Au Nain Bleu labeled dress and bonnet, undergarments, white kidskin shoes marked L.E. and Au Nain Bleu labeled body.

Early Period Gorgeous French Bisque Portrait Bebe by Emile Jumeau 5000/7500

Lot #158 (Sale Order 157 of 249)

19" (48 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, rose blushed eye shadow, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with pale outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (torso). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878, his early period portrait bebe. Value Points: especially beautiful doll with luminous eyes that contrast the very delicate pale bisque, original body and body finish, fine antique costume.

Swiss Carved Wooden Doll with Sculpted Hair by Huggler 800/1000

Lot #159 (Sale Order 158 of 249)

18" (46 cm.) Carved wooden socket head with sculpted hair arranged in braided coronet, defined ears, sculpted brown eyes, black eyeliner and brows, rounded nose, closed mouth with impressed dimples at lip corners, all-wooden chip-carved body with jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, defined fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Huggler of Switzerland, circa 1925. Value Points: fine larger size of the carved hair doll, wearing original traditional costume including embroidered apron and jewelry.

Carved Wooden Gentleman with Pipe in Original Costume 500/800

Lot #160 (Sale Order 159 of 249)

14" (36 cm.) Carved wooden socket head with sculpted and painted hair, painted complexion and facial features, blue outlined eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth in smiling expression with row of painted teeth, hole in mouth for holding pipe, blushed cheeks, muslin disc-jointed body, carved wooden hands and shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: circa 1920. Value Points: fine original painting of hair and face, wearing original black woolen folklore costume.

German Cloth Character Boy in the Kathe Kruse Genre by Mystery Maker 700/900

Lot #161 (Sale Order 160 of 249)

17" (43 cm.) Hard pressed cloth head stitched to firmly-stuffed muslin torso, painted hair, complexion and facial features, brown curly boyish hair, shaded blue eyes, brown upper eyeshadow, tinted brows, blushed cheeks and shaped ears, stitch-jointed shoulders, side-hip disc-jointed legs, nicely costumed. Condition: very good, original finish, rub on nose. Comments: Germany, maker uncertain (see photo of foot mark), circa 1915, in the Kathe Kruse genre. Value Points: rare doll with well-executed artistic painting.

Pair, American Wooden Character Dolls with Pink Or Blue Hair Bows by Schoenhut 700/1100

Lot #162 (Sale Order 161 of 249)

15" (38 cm.) Each has carved wooden socket head with sculpted hair in bobbed fashion with sculpted hair bow at the side, painted facial features, blue or brown eyes, rounded nose, closed mouth in smiling expression with row of painted teeth, carved wooden spring-jointed body, nice antique costume. Condition: original finish on each albeit extensive facial wear. Marks: Schoenhut Doll Pat. Jan.17,1911 USA. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1915. Value Points: the rare smiling face sister models have blue-eyed girl with pink hair bow, and brown-eyed girl with blue hair bow, each has original knit union suit under dress.

American Wooden Character "Barney Google" by Schoenhut 300/500

Lot #162.1 (Sale Order 162 of 249)

8" (20 cm.) All-wooden figure has ball-shaped head with highly-characterized sculpted and painted features including large googly eyes, long pointed nose, sculpted top hat, painted collar and bow tie, clothes pin hands, large wooden feet, wearing original costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1920, from the comic series, Barney Googly and Sparkplug. Value Points: well-preserved character with original costume.

American Carved Wooden Character, Sculpted Teeth by Schoenhut, Original Costume 500/700

Lot #163 (Sale Order 163 of 249)

16" (41 cm.) Carved wooden socket head, deeply-carved eye sockets, brown intaglio eyes with white eyedots, tinted brows, closed mouth with two sculpted teeth, original brunette mohair wig, spring-jointed wooden body, wearing original cotton sailor suit and cap, stockings, and shoes. Condition: very good, some rubs on face, original finish. Marks: Schoenhut Doll Pat. Jan.17,11 USA & Foreign Countries. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1912. Value Points: rare model with deeply-carved features.

American Carved Wooden Character Doll by Schoenhut 500/800

Lot #164 (Sale Order 164 of 249)

18" (46 cm.) Carved wooden socket head, large intaglio carved brown eyes with black pupils and white eyedots, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, brunette mohair wig, wooden spring-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Schoenhut Doll Pat. Jan. 17th 1911 USA. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1912. Value Points: fine original finish on the deeply-sculpted features.

American Carved Wooden Doll by Schoenhut 500/700

Lot #165 (Sale Order 165 of 249)

15" (38 cm.) Carved wooden socket head, sculpted and painted facial features, intaglio blue eyes with large black pupils and white eyedots, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, blonde bobbed hair wig, all-wooden spring-jointed body, wearing white knit sweater, cap, scarf and leggings. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Schoenhut Doll Pat. Jan. 17, 1911 USA. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1915. Value Points: well-defined features enhanced by fine original finish.

American Carved Wooden Character Boy with Pensive Expression by Schoenhut 600/900

Lot #166 (Sale Order 166 of 249)

16" (41 cm.) Carved wooden socket head with well-defined features, full cheeks, narrow intaglio brown eyes, painted upper eyeliner, large white eyedots, feathered brows, closed mouth with very full lips in downcast pose, center accent line, brunette mohair bobbed wig, wooden spring-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Schoenhut Doll Pat. Jan.17, 11 USA and Foreign Countries. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1915, their model 300. Value Points: most endearing pensive expression enhanced by fine original finish, wearing knit sweater, scarf, cap, mittens, and leggings.

American Carved Wooden Brown-Eyed Character Doll by Schoenhut 700/1000

Lot #167 (Sale Order 167 of 249)

19" (48 cm.) Carved wooden socket head, intaglio brown eyes with pronounced white eyedots, black upper eyeliner, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full lips, brunette mohair bobbed wig, spring-jointed wooden body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Schoenhut Doll Pat. Jan. 17, 1911 USA. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1912. Value Points: fine original finish is well-preserved, fine antique dress may be original.

French Bisque Bebe by Blampoix with Early Neck Swivel 2000/2800

Lot #168 (Sale Order 168 of 249)

16" (41 cm.) Pale bisque swivel head with flat-cut neck socket that accommodates to matching shoulderplate and allows the head to only turn side to side (realistically) rather than complete (unrealistic) pivot, small blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth with center accent line, ash blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid poupee body with gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees, wearing pretty antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: B. 3 S. Comments: Blampoix, circa 1860. Value Points: rare early poupee with distinctive head swivel.

French Musical Automaton "Marquise with Lorgnette" by Leopold Lambert 4500/6500

Lot #169 (Sale Order 169 of 249)

18" (46 cm.) Standing upon a velvet covered platform is a bisque-head doll with blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, closed mouth, pierced ears, white-blonde mohair wig, carton torso and legs, bisque forearms, wearing silk Marquise fashioned costume in the 18th century style; holding lorgnette in her hand. When wound, she turns her head side to side, nods, then lifts her borgnette to her eyes, while music plays. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG (head) L.B, (key). Comments: Lambert, circa 1890. Value Points: lovely lady with elegant movements, the automaton has original paper tune label.

Tiny French Bisque Bebe by Emile Jumeau with Rare "F" Marking 3000/4000

Lot #170 (Sale Order 170 of 249)

9" (23 cm.) Bisque socket head, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented 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: F (incised). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1890, specially commissioned doll with mystery marking. Value Points: rare tiniest size with most appealing presence, antique costume, bonnet, and shoes, rare markings.

Beautiful French Bisque Bebe with Incised Mark by Emile Jumeau 4000/6500

Lot #171 (Sale Order 171 of 249)

22" (56 cm.) Bisque socket head with very full cheeks, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, separately-applied pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, pretty antique costume, undergarments, stockings, and shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Jumeau 10 (incised mark, with artist checkmarks) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, the rare model was made for one or two years only. Value Points: gorgeous bebe with very fine creamy pale bisque, very deep blue glass paperweight eyes, original body and body finish.

French Bisque Bebe Jumeau with Rare Head Model for Fouquet & Douville 3000/4000

Lot #172 (Sale Order 172 of 249)

19" (48 cm.) Bisque socket head with inverted T-shaped cutout at the back of head, amber-brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, lushly painted lashes, wide brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette hand-tied human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 8 (impressed mark). Bebe Vrai Modele Fabrication Jumeau (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, a commissioned head for Fouquet & Douville's 1891 registered design for sleeping and flirty eyes; the model was made by Jumeau for a very short period of time as Fouquet & Douville seem to have been unsuccessful in marketing their design. At that point Jumeau used the remaining head stock for his own production, using his standard paperweight eyes which are seen in this example. The story is told in The Jumeau Book by Theimer and Theriault, page 258. Value Points: rare model with very beautiful bisque and eyes, original wig, fine antique velvet dress, woven bonnet, undergarments, leather shoes signed SGDG Depose. (An example of the Bebe Jumeau with original Fouquet & Douville eyes is Lot #111 of this catalog).

Two German All-Bisque Miniature Dolls 400/500

Lot #173 (Sale Order 173 of 249)

3 1/2" (9 cm.) and 4". Each is all-bisque with swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth, brunette or blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1890. Value Points: the larger has original hip-length braids, original dress and kid gloves, and the smaller has painted yellow boots.

French Bisque Poupee by Gaultier in Elaborate Original Nun Costume 2500/3500

Lot #174 (Sale Order 174 of 249)

17" (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, kid poupee body with gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Gaultier, circa 1870. Value Points: wearing original nun's habit with elaborate cross and rosary.

French Musical Automaton "Little Chef" by Roullet et Decamps 5500/7500

Lot #175 (Sale Order 175 of 249)

18" (46 cm.) Standing upon a red velvet covered platform is a doll with bisque swivel head on bisque shoulderplate, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, lushly-painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, carton torso and legs, wearing silk costume and shoes. The doll is posed behind a tinplate stove with copper pot which contains a white fur pup with glass eyes. When wound, the girl turns her head side to side, lifts bottle as though taking a drink, and with her other hand lifts the lid of the copper pot to reveal the pup. Condition: generally excellent, two fingers broken, costume original albeit frail. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 1 (head). Comments: Roullet & Decamps, circa 1890. Value Points: rare amusing automaton with original costume.

French Bisque Bebe by Emile Jumeau with Signed Jumeau Shoes 2800/3500

Lot #176 (Sale Order 176 of 249)

22" (56 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, lushly-painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented eye corners and shaded nostrils, closed mouth, shaded and accented lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: bisque excellent, original body with very scuffed hands. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 10 (and artist checkmarks) Bebe Jumeau Diplome d'Honneur (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1888. Value Points: pretty bebe wears early Jumeau dress, undergarments, hat, and leather shoes signed "Bebe Jumeau Depose 10".

A Trio of All-Original German All-Bisque Bye-lo Babies 700/1000

Lot #177 (Sale Order 177 of 249)

4" (10 cm.) and 6 1/2". Each has one piece solid domed bisque head and torso, tinted baby hair, painted facial features, blue eyes, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs in bent baby pose, bare feet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks 20-10 (or 20-16) copr. by Grace S. Putnam made in Germany (incised mark on each. Comments: Germany, Bye-lo Babies, circa 1923. Value Points: each has original Bye-lo paper label on torso, and each has fine original costume, the two smaller as twins in wrapped bunting.

Tiny German All-Bisque Kewpie with Cornucopia 300/400

Lot #178 (Sale Order 178 of 249)

2" (5 cm.) One-piece all-bisque seated Kewpie with topknot, blue wings, side-glancing blue eyes, clasping a bisque cornucopia. Generally excellent. Marked with C. stamp on base. Germany, circa 1915, from designs by Rose O'Neill.

German Bisque Closed Mouth Child by Kestner 400/600

Lot #179 (Sale Order 179 of 249)

12" (30 cm.) Bisque shoulder head turned to the right, blue glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, feathered brows, accented eyes and nostrils, closed mouth with accented shaded lips, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, kid body with gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees, bisque forearms, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 6. Comments: Kestner, circa 1885. Value Points: gentle-faced closed mouth child has beautiful painting of features.

Tiny German Bisque Art Character "Marie" by Kammer and Reinhardt 600/900

Lot #180 (Sale Order 180 of 249)

7" (18 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted dark blue eyes, dark upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, closed mouth with center accent line, brunette mohair wig with coiled braids, paper mache five-piece body with painted stockings and brown two strap shoes, antique sailor costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R 101 18. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912. Value Points: dear little doll with well-rendered pensive expressive, original body and wig.

Six German Half Dolls with Sculpted Hair and Bodices by Hertwig 500/800

Lot #181 (Sale Order 181 of 249)

4 1/2" (11 cm.) - 6 1/2". Each is bisque head and torso, having sculpted hair in various styles, sculpted bodice depicting shirt front or blouse, muslin lower body, bisque lower arms and legs, costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Hertwig, circa 1910, the family includes grey-haired grandma, grandpa with brown sculpted cap, blonde man with moustache, older girl with pink hairbows, and two younger children. Value Points: well-detailed characterization of family members.

Small German Bisque Character by Gebruder Heubach 200/400

Lot #182 (Sale Order 182 of 249)

8" (20 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, blonde painted hair with forelock curl, blue intaglio side-glancing eyes, one-stroke brows, tiny button-shaped nose, closed "O-shaped" mouth with shaded lips, plump cheeks, composition five-piece body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 5/a D 87 Germany. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912. Value Points: delightful impish expression on the rare model.

Pair, All-Original German Bisque "Just Me" Characters by Marseille 1200/1500

Lot #183 (Sale Order 183 of 249)

10" (25 cm.) Each has painted bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eye shadow, single stroke brows, pug nose, tiny closed rosebud-shaped mouth, plump cheeks, brunette fleecy mohair wig, five-piece composition body with sculpted original bent elbow. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Just Me Registered Germany A 310/5/0 M. Comments: Marseille, circa 1928. Value Points: the pair of all-original characters have most delightful impish expression and wear their factory-original costumes.

Two Petite German Bisque Dolls by Kestner 600/900

Lot #184 (Sale Order 184 of 249)

11" (28 cm.) and 9". Each has bisque socket head, glass sleep eyes, painted features, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, tiny eye rim flake on smaller. Marks: Made in Germany 128 (larger) Made in Germany 0 143 (smaller). Comments: Kestner, circa 1900, the larger has blonde mohair wig and brown eyes, the smaller has brunette mohair wig with blue eyes. Value Points: the pretty petite pair each have original composition body with original finish, original wig and pate.

German Bisque Character "Hilda' by Kestner with Two Steiff Animals 1200/1800

Lot #185 (Sale Order 185 of 249)

13" (33 cm.) Bisque socket head, small blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, outlined lips, two porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition bent limb baby body, pretty costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: made in Germany 245 JDK Jr. 1914 c. Hilda. Comments: Kestner, circa 1914. Value Points: beautiful bisque and painting, original wig, body, body finish, and with two miniature Steiff animals.

Pretty German Bisque Child, 156, by Kestner with Original Excelsior Body 500/700

Lot #186 (Sale Order 186 of 249)

24" (61 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, dark eyeliner, brush-stroked brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, open mouth, shaded and accented lips, four porcelain teeth, dimpled chin, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K 1/2 made in Germany Dep 14 1/2 156 (head) Excelsior Germany (body). Comments: Kestner, circa 1900. Value Points: rarer model of dolly-face girl has original body and body finish, original wig.

German All-Bisque Closed Mouth Doll by Kestner 800/1100

Lot #187 (Sale Order 187 of 249)

6 1/2" (17 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, very plump cheeks, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, dark eyeliner, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, peg-jointed bisgue arms and legs, modeled bent right elbow, shaped legs with tiny ankles and bare feet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1. Comments: Kestner, circa 1880. Value Points: rare model all-bisque with wonderful face and body shape.

Petite German Bisque Child by Kestner 200/400

Lot #188 (Sale Order 188 of 249)

10" (25 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils, slightly-parted lips, four porcelain upper teeth, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed body with straight wrists, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Kestner, circa 1900. Value Points: petite doll has fully-jointed original body, original wig.

German All-Bisque Brown Complexioned Miniature by Kestner 800/1000

Lot #189 (Sale Order 189 of 249)

5 1/2" (14 cm.) Brown-complexioned bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, black glass inset eyes, painted black curly lashes and brows, closed mouth with coral shaded lips, black mohair wig, peg-jointed brown bisque arms and legs, bare feet, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Kestner, circa 1885. Value Points: rare little all-bisque doll with beautiful expression and bisque.

German Bisque Closed Mouth Doll, Model XI, Kestner with Eight-Loose-Ball-Jointed Body 1200/1700

Lot #190 (Sale Order 190 of 249)

16" (41 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with downcast pensive expression, accent line between the lips, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: XI. Comments: Kestner, circa 1885. Value Points: very pretty example of the early doll with choicest bisque and painting, original body and body finish.

German Bisque Character Toddler, 116, by Kammer and Reinhardt with Rare Painted Hair 1200/1700

Lot #191 (Sale Order 191 of 249)

22" (56 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, painted light brown hair with defined forelock curl, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, short brush-stroked brows with feathering, accented eye corners and nostrils, open mouth with shaded and accented lips, stuck-out tongue, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing, antique mariner costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R S&H 116 50. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1915. Value Points: rare painted hair variation of the laughing character has exemplary bisque and painting.

German Bisque Pouting Character, 115A, by Kammer and Reinhardt with Toddler Body 2000/2700

Lot #192 (Sale Order 192 of 249)

16" (42 cm.) Bisque socket head, tiny blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with pouting expression, outlined lips, brunette human hair braids, composition and wooden ball-jointed body with side-hip jointing and chubby stomach. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 115A 43. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912. Value Points: especially fine detail of sculpting enhancing the deeply modeled wistful features, fine quality of bisque, original body and body finish, antique costume.

German Bisque Pouting Character, 115A, by Kammer and Reinhardt with Toddler Body 1200/1600

Lot #193 (Sale Order 193 of 249)

11" (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, small brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, short stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with downcast pouting expression, brunette bobbed hair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 115A 30. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912. Value Points: rare size of the sought after pouting character, with original body and body finish, wonderful antique costume.

German Bisque Flapper, 117n, Allette, Kammer and Reinhardt, Trousseau and Provenance 1600/2100

Lot #194 (Sale Order 194 of 249)

15" (39 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep and "flirty" eyes, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows with feathering, open mouth, shaded lips, four porcelain teeth, brunette bobbed wig, composition and wooden flapper-style body with side-hip jointing, lower legs jointed above the knees. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 117n 39. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1914. Value Points: fine unplayed with condition, included is an extensive trousseau of handmade costumes, along with a note that the doll's name is Allette, and she was originally owned by Little Harriet (Harriet Williams Wheeler) of Newburgh, New York who made the costumes for the doll when she was eight years old.

German Bisque Flirty-Eyed "Mein Liebling", 117n, by Kammer and Reinhardt 900/1300

Lot #195 (Sale Order 195 of 249)

24" (62 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep and "flirty" eyes, mohair lashes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, outlined lips, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 117n 62. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912. Value Points: very fine bisque with lustrous patina, original bobbed wig, original flirty eyes, original body and body finish.

Italian Felt Glass-Eyed Googly Character, Scottish Girl, by Lenci 900/1300

Lot #196 (Sale Order 196 of 249)

20" (51 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed facial features, brown glass side-glancing googly eyes, painted upper lashes, V-shaped brows, rounded pug nose, "O" shaped mouth, blonde mohair wig, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: good/very good, some skirt fading, jacket spot and two moth holes, shoes not original albeit appropriate. Comments: Lenci, circa 1939. Value Points: the well-depicted look of amazement is well-achieved, the sought-after Lenci model wears original Scottish Girl costume.

Italian Felt Pouty-Faced Character, Series 300, in Scottish Costume by Lenci 1100/1500

Lot #197 (Sale Order 197 of 249)

17" (43 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features depicting a pouty-faced boy, brown side-glancing eyes, grey eye shadow, brown fringed lashes, closed mouth with two accent dots on lower lip, accented nostrils, blonde mohair wide-parted wig in short boyish fashion, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Lenci, model 300/45, Scottish boy, circa 1930. Value Points: well-preserved doll with vibrant and rich colors of his argyle-applique-striped skirt and stockings, original shirt, vest, jacket, cap and pants.

Pair, Italian Felt Miniature Dolls as Scottish Boy and Girl, by Lenci in Pristine Condition 900/1200

Lot #198 (Sale Order 198 of 249)

8 1/2" (22 cm.) Each has felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, grey side-glancing googly eyes, "O" shaped mouth, blonde mohair wig, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Lenci, models S/44 and S/45 from their miniature series, 1931. Value Points: notable not only for their pristine vibrant condition, but also for their matching boy and girl Scottish costumes, rare to find with matching jackets.

Italian Felt Character Swiss Boy, Series 80, by Lenci 1100/1400

Lot #199 (Sale Order 199 of 249)

14" (36 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, large blue eyes, dark eyeshadow, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, jointing at shoulder and hips, arms arranged with clasped hands to hold basket of flowers. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Lenci, series 80, Swiss Boy, mid-1930s. Value Points: wearing wonderful original Alpine style costume with elaborate detail of trim, applique beanie, leather studded boots and carrying a wicker basket of felt blue flowers.

Large Italian Felt Character Girl with Original Organdy Costume 800/1100

Lot #200 (Sale Order 200 of 249)

23" (58 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, very plump cheeks, brown side-glancing eyes, dark grey eye shadow, accented nostrils, closed mouth with tiny rosebud-shaped lips, blonde mohair ringlet-curls, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: very good, some light fading and dustiness. Comments: Lenci, late 1920s. Value Points: wonderful press-sculpting of chubby face, original organdy costume with applique felt flowers, matching felt bonnet, undergarments with applique felt flowered garters, green felt shoes.

Early Italian Felt Character Girl in Original Costume by Lenci 800/1100

Lot #201 (Sale Order 201 of 249)

15" (38 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, side-glancing large brown eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth with slight smile and two accent dots on bottom lip, brunette mohair curly wig, jointed arms and legs, early mitten style hands. Condition: generally excellent, some fading of dress front. Comments: Italian, Lenci, likely a very early version of the Series 149. Value Points: the rare early model wears her original coral felt stylish dress with black felt trim, matching shoes, original undergarments and socks.

Pair, Italian Felt Miniature Dolls, Dutch Boy and Girl, by Lenci 600/900

Lot #202 (Sale Order 202 of 249)

9" (23 cm.) Each has felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, large side-glancing eyes, long painted curly lashes, "O" shaped mouth, blonde mohair wig, jointed felt arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Lenci (original paper labels on each). Comments: Lenci, Italy, circa 1929, #291 and 294 from the miniature series. Value Points: the delightful pair wear their original felt costumes, girl carrying a bouquet of flowers, and are rare to find in the matched pair.

Group of Italian Felt Accessories by Lenci 400/600

Lot #203 (Sale Order 203 of 249)

Including Child's red felt purse with doll head finial (c. 1940), decorative doll head pin in original box given as premium at trade shows (c. 1920s), Lenci-type child's red felt beanie cap with applique flowers (1940s), 9" diam. green felt hankie keeper with pressed doll head (Series DF/07, circa 1950s), and a little felt dog with note attached "I am here to tell you; sorry for the delay" from the World Wide Lenci Club. Good to excellent. Lenci, a wonderful selection of Lenci novelties.

Italian Felt Character, Series 70/6, by Lenci in Original Costume 800/1100

Lot #204 (Sale Order 204 of 249)

10" (25 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, brown painted side-glancing eyes, grey eyeshadow, painted curly upper lashes, single stroke brows, closed mouth with pouty expression, brunette mohair wig, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Lenci, Italy, series 70/6 (360), circa 1933. Value Points: the rare little doll wears his original dapper costume in the 1830 style, including vest, pants, shirt, double-collared great coat and black top hat.

Group of Italian Felt Accessories 400/600

Lot #205 (Sale Order 205 of 249)

Including Lenci-type green felt handbag with felt applique flowers and matching cap (1940s), extremely rare Lenci perfume bottle (1920s, likely a promotional piece), Lenci organdy hankie keeper with sachet and with original label (1930s), Lenci felt puppet clown with molded painted face (1940s), and Lenci wooden head doll "Vulcania", a ship souvenir from the cruise ship Vulcania (shown in the 1927 catalog). Very good to excellent, a delightful collection of Lenci novelties and accessories.

Italian Felt Character "La Mostina" by Lenci in Original Box 800/1200

Lot #206 (Sale Order 206 of 249)

11" (28 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, blue side-glancing eyes, button-shaped nose, tiny closed mouth, blonde floss wig, jointed arms and legs. Condition: near mint. Marks: BC/100 (original label on box). Comments: Lenci, circa 1945, "La Mostina" model. Value Points: the doll is in near mint condition, with vibrant crisp colors, wearing original green and fuschia colors, bonnet, organdy petticoat and pantalets, and carrying cardboard hat box labeled "Amore", and preserved in original box.

Large French Bisque Closed Mouth Bebe by Emile Jumeau, Size 14 2800/3800

Lot #207 (Sale Order 207 of 249)

29" (74 cm.) Bisque socket head, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, wheat-blonde hand-tied human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, wearing pretty antique dress, undergarments, stockings, shoes. Condition: generally excellent, body is original albeit scuffed and with repaint on hands. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau 14 (and artist checkmarks). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1888. Value Points: large size bebe has very beautiful creamy bisque enhanced by deep paperweight eyes.

German Bisque Character, 128, by Kammer and Reinhardt 400/600

Lot #208 (Sale Order 208 of 249)

20" (50 cm.) Bisque socket head, small brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, shaded and outlined lips, two porcelain teeth, tongue, composition bent limb baby body, brunette mohair bobbed hair wig, wearing antique romper suit and bonnet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 128 Germany 50. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1916. Value Points: rare model from the character series has especially fine modeling and bisque, original body and body finish.

French Musical Automaton "Gentleman Dandy Smoker" by Leopold Lambert 5000/7500

Lot #209 (Sale Order 209 of 249)

22" (56 cm.) Standing upon a velvet covered wooden base is a bisque head doll depicting dandy gentleman, dark blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, dark painted lashes, brushstroked brows, slightly-parted lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, carton torso and legs, wire upper arms, bisque forearms, wearing original knit leggings, ivory silk shirt front, patterned silk twill vest, and red silk long-tailed jacket, with fob, and tricorn hat. He holds a bone cigarette holder and, when wound, he appears to be smoking; a bellows activity causes the cigarette draft to move through his right arm and exhale through his mouth. Music plays throughout. Condition: generally excellent, music and motion function well. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau SGDG 2 (doll) L.B. (key). Comments: Leopold Lambert, circa 1890, the automaton appeared in their catalog as "Petit Marquis Fumeur". Value Points: original costume on the high-styled gentleman, with original paper tune label.

19th Century Tableau "Village Scene" with Mechanical Clock and Music Box 4000/6000

Lot #210 (Sale Order 210 of 249)

31" (79 cm.) x 36". A well-detailed oil on canvas depicts a village scene with manor home, mountains at sunset in the background, tranquil harbor setting with two boats in the distance, village roof tops, and a church tower with actual working clock. Along the pathway leading to the village are five people including a child. The painting and clock and music mechanisms are enclosed within a shadowbox with an ornate gold leaf frame. When wound, two musical tunes and angelus plays. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: mid-1800s, circa 1865, the maker is unknown. Value Points: a tranquil scene is beautifully-depicted with historical facets including the walled village, the church set upon the hillside, and the animated pose of villagers and dog. Ex-Collection Christian Bailly.

Collection of German All-Bisque Kewpies 1000/1200

Lot #211 (Sale Order 211 of 249)

6" (15 cm.) h. largest. Each is all bisque (except seated Kewpie with black cat which is glazed porcelain), and each has classic Kewpie features of topknot, side curls, side-glancing eyes, blue wings, and impish smile. Included are two standing Kewpies with jointed arms (one with original box), seated Kewpie with folded arms in wicker chair, Kewpie Sweeper with broom and dustbin, tiny Kewpie with mandolin, and seated Kewpie shaker with black cat. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1912, from original Rose O'Neill designs. Value Points: a charming collection of action and standing Kewpies, with an original box having Rose O'Neill illustrations.

Petite German Bisque Character, 1295, by Kammer and Reinhardt 300/500

Lot #212 (Sale Order 212 of 249)

6" (16 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, single stroke brows, slightly-parted lips, two porcelain upper teeth, blonde mohair bobbed wig, composition five-piece toddler body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 126-16 Germany. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1915. Value Points: rare size of the little character, with wonderful toddler body featuring chubby torso, starfish-modeled hands and side-hip jointed legs.

German Bisque Toddler, 1295, by Franz Schmidt 300/500

Lot #213 (Sale Order 213 of 249)

10" (25 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, feathered brows, pierced nostrils, open mouth, outlined upper lip, two porcelain teeth, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition five-piece toddler body with side-hip jointing and starfish-shaped hands, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1295 F.S. & Co made in Germany 25. Comments: Franz Schmidt, circa 1915. Value Points: endearing wide-eyed expression, original body and body finish.

Rare German All-Bisque "Elephant Holding Kewpie on Its Lap" 1500/2500

Lot #214 (Sale Order 214 of 249)

3 1/2" (9 cm.) One-piece all-bisque figure of a seated elephant holding a Kewpie on its lap, while Kewpie appears a bit frightened as he attempts to make his get-away; the elephant clasps Kewpie's right leg while Kewpie holds onto the elephant's curled trunk, and Kewpie's eyes are glancing away beseechingly. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 9380 (incised numbers on back). Comments: Germany, circa 1915. Value Points: very rare action Kewpie in wonderful delighted pose.

Two German All-Bisque Googly Characters 300/500

Lot #215 (Sale Order 215 of 249)

5" (13 cm.) nd 6". Each is all-bisque with sculpted hair, painted facial features and side-glancing googly eyes, including "Chubby" with painted blue pajama, jointed arms and original paper label on chest; and Campbell Kid with glazed orange bobbed hair and jointed arms and legs, painted blue socks and black one-strap shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1915. Value Points: delightful googly characterizations.

German Bisque Character, 211, by Kestner 500/700

Lot #216 (Sale Order 216 of 249)

20" (51 cm.) Bisque socket head, small blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, incised eyeliner, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, outlined lips, two porcelain upper teeth, blonde mohair bobbed wig over plaster pate, composition bent limb baby body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: M made in Germany 16 JDK 211. Comments: Kestner, circa 1915. Value Points: very fine quality of bisque and sculpting with impressed dimples, original wig, plaster pate, body, body finish, and costume.

Rare German Bisque Googly, 322, by Heubach Koppelsdorf 1200/1500

Lot #217 (Sale Order 217 of 249)

8" (20 cm.) Bisque socket head with plump and perfectly-round face, large round blue glass sleep and side-glancing googly eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly upper lashes, one-stroke brows, button-shaped tiny nose, closed mouth with impish smile, double chin, auburn mohair braided wig, five-piece paper mache body with painted socks and brown one-strap shoes, costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Heubach-Koppelsdorf 322-17/0 Germany. Comments: Ernst Heubach, circa 1915. Value Points: rare model that is very seldom found, this exact doll shown in The Collector's Encyclopedia of Dolls by Coleman, page 294, and having wonderful expression, bisque and painting.

German Wooden Dollhouse Kitchen with Original Wooden Furniture 3500/5500

Lot #218 (Sale Order 218 of 249)

5"w. x 18"h. x 20"d. The wooden kitchen room box has original finish on walls to simulate stone, and on floors to simulate parquet or inlaid tiles. There are three windows at the back with sills. The kitchen contains a ten-piece set of original wooden furniture with original natural finish: glass-door tall cupboard, work table, kitchen table, three chairs, bench, hanging shelf, hanging plate rack. There is a tinplate stove with brass claw feet and doors, and the kitchen is filled with a myriad of pottery, cooking ware, and utensils. Germany, circa 1890. Excellent condition, all original finishes and trim.

German Porcelain Lady Doll and Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe 900/1300

Lot #219 (Sale Order 219 of 249)

7" (18 cm.) doll. 5"l. shoe. Including a porcelain shoulder head doll with black hair waved from face into rolled chignon and highlighted by stippled details around the face, painted blue eyes, black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, closed mouth, kid body, paper mache lower legs, lovely silk costume. Along with a black leather child's shoe in which "live" 12 porcelain dolls, mostly of the Frozen Charlotte type, with antique costumes, depicting the nursery rhyme "old lady who lived in a shoe". Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1880. Value Points: delightful assemblage depicting the classic rhyme, and finely detailed painting on the dollhouse lady.

Two American Folk Dolls with Hand-Written Notes 400/600

Lot #220 (Sale Order 220 of 249)

8" (20 cm.) Including a muslin stuffed doll with flat-dimensional face having faintly-inked features, and wearing old gown; and very crude wooden stick "doll" with attached costume. Included is an ink-script note which reads, in part, "this beautiful specimen...by an eleven year old youngster was supposed to be the husband and father of all my dolls. I cannot say much for his looks...Imagination is wonderful". As found condition. American, late 1800s.

Swiss Carved Wooden Lady Doll with Carved Hair Ornaments 700/1100

Lot #221 (Sale Order 221 of 249)

19" (48 cm.) Chip-carved wooden head and torso-to-waist, angular face, elongated throat, carved hair loosely waved from face and captured in a spiral-woven braid at the back held by a carved comb, carved and painted facial features, aquiline nose, closed mouth, sculpted earrings, kid body with wooden lower arms and legs, painted stockings and black boots, one hand sculpted to hold an object, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, patching on kid body. Comments: Swiss, late 1800s. Value Points: rare figure with exceptional detail of carved hair and jewelry.

French Terra Cotta Soldier with Accessories Depicting Soldier Going to The WWI Front 2000/3000

Lot #222 (Sale Order 222 of 249)

13" (33 cm.) Terra cotta head with painted facial features, moustache and hair, armature wrapped body, terra cotta hands, posed on original wooden stand wearing blue/gray woolen double-breasted overcoat with flap pockets over woolen shirt, silver buttons, red trim, leather belt with ammunition pouches, blue woolen trousers with brown leggings, laced boots, metal helmet, and carrying twill sack, bed roll, wooden clogs, cooking pot, valise, canteen and wooden rifle. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: from an exhibition mounted at the Musee de la Guerre in Vincennes France in 1935, commemorating the 20th anniversary of the beginning of WWI; an article about the soldiers appeared in the French magazine L'Illustration in 1934. Value Points: important historical figure with extraordinary detail of costuming.

German Cloth Character "Hampelchen" by Kathe Kruse 1100/1500

Lot #223 (Sale Order 223 of 249)

18" (46 cm.) Cloth swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, very plump cheeks, brown painted eyes, black and grey upper eyeliner, short stroke brows, closed mouth with pouting expression, brunette human hair, jointed arms, hinge-jointed legs with button attachment to place the doll in a seated pose, nicely costumed. Condition: very good, fine original finish, some light craquelure on facial finish. Comments: Kathe Kruse, the model was marketed as "Hampelchen", circa 1930s. Value Points: rare model with wonderfully-painted complexion and features.

German Character Doll, Type X, by Kathe Kruse 1200/1700

Lot #224 (Sale Order 224 of 249)

14" (36 cm.) Solid domed socket head, painted brown boyish hair, green/brown painted eyes, black and brown upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with pouty-shaped lips, jointing at shoulders and hips. Nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Kathe Kruse, Type X, circa 1930s. Value Points: fine original finish is wonderfully-preserved on the hard-to-find early model.

German Felt Character Doll by Steiff 900/1200

Lot #225 (Sale Order 225 of 249)

10" (25 cm.) Felt swivel head with center face seam and eye corner seams, blue glass eyes, painted brows and stitch-shaped mouth, mohair inserted wig, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: good overall condition with some smudges, fading. Comments: Steiff, Germany, circa 1913. Value Points: endearing little fellow wears wonderful vintage swimsuit.

Pair, Italian Felt Dutch Boy and Girl by Eros 1100/1500

Lot #226 (Sale Order 226 of 249)

16" (41 cm.) Each has felt swivel hed with plump child-like face, pressed and painted facial features, large blue or brown painted side-glancing googly eyes, grey eyeshadow, painted lashes and brows, tiny pursed lips (the boy with original drilled hole for holding pip), blonde mohair wig, jointed arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Eros, of Italy, 1930s, of the Lenci genre. Value Points: the all-original boy and girl wearing original Dutch costumes, she with dainty felt floral appliques.

Italian Felt Child Labeled "Ti Porto Fortuna" with Delightful Original Costume 500/700

Lot #227 (Sale Order 227 of 249)

12" (30 cm.) Felt swivel head, plumb cheeks, pressed and painted facial features, brown side-glancing eyes, painted curly lashes, single stroke brows, tiny closed mouth, brunette mohair wig, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (two original Lenci labels). Comments: Lenci, 1940s. Value Points: the little wide-eyed girl wearing original felt costume and carries a woven basket filled with felt flowers; the parchment label wishes one good fortune.

English Felt Dutch Boy by Norah Wellings in Pristine Condition 600/900

Lot #228 (Sale Order 228 of 249)

14" (36 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, brown side-glancing eyes, grey eye shadow, painted upper lashes, closed mouth with slight smile, jointed shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Norah Wellings, circa 1930. Value Points: in crisp, vibrant condition the doll wears original felt costume comprising brown and orange checkered pants and cap, green felt jacket.

Pretty French Bisque Bebe "Dep", Size 14, with Closed Mouth 1200/1700

Lot #229 (Sale Order 229 of 249)

29" (74 cm.) Bisque socket head with very full cheeks, dark blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, dark eyeliner, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, wheat blonde hand-tied human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, pretty antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Dep 14. Comments: circa 1900. Value Points: beautiful large bebe has closed mouth, especially fine detail of sculpting, fine quality of bisque.

French Bisque Bleuette in Original Scottish Costume 500/800

Lot #230 (Sale Order 230 of 249)

11" (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass eyes, painted lashes, single stroke brows, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 60 Paris 8/0 (head) 2 (torso) 1 (feet) Fabrication Francaise SFBJ (paper label). Comments: SFBJ, Bleuette, circa 1920. Value Points: original Scottish costume is well preserved.

Six German Bisque Dollhouse Dolls 400/700

Lot #231 (Sale Order 231 of 249)

5" (13 cm.) -7". Each has bisque shoulder head with sculpted hair (one is wigged), painted facial features, muslin body, bisque forearms. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1910. Value Points: included are Grandpa and Grandma, gentleman with moustache, and two brown-haired ladies with upswept coiffure.

French Musical Automaton "Spanish Dancer with Tambourine" by Roullet & Decamps 2500/4500

Lot #232 (Sale Order 232 of 249)

18" (46 cm.) Standing upon a velvet-covered base is a bisque head doll with brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, accent line between the lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair hand-tied wig, carton torso and legs, bisque forearms, wearing silk Spanish style costume in the antique style, and holding a tambourine. When wound, she turns her head side to side, nods her head, and shakes the tambourine she holds in her hands. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 1 (head). Comments: Roullet & Decamps, circa 1890. Value Points: charming activity and music performed by the brown-eyed petite bebe.

French Bisque Bebe Louvre for Au Louvre Parisian Store by Emile Jumeau 3000/4000

Lot #233 (Sale Order 233 of 249)

19" (48 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, lushly-painted brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth, defined space between the richly-shaded lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, original firing line by left ear. Marks: B.8 L. Comments: Emile Jumeau, the specially commissioned bebe for Au Louvre department store of Paris, circa 1890. Value Points: rare model with very lovely bisque and painting including rose blushed eye shadow and glazed highlights on lips, original body and body finish, beautiful antique burgundy silk dress, undergarments, socks and shoes.

French Bisque Bebe with Original Lady Body by Emile Jumeau 3000/4000

Lot #234 (Sale Order 234 of 249)

22" (56 cm.) Bisque socket head, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, lushly-painted brows, rose blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked and feathered brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig in upswept fashion over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed lady body with shapely bosom and tiny waist. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 9 (head) Bebe Jumeau Diplome d'honneur (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1890. Value Points: lovely face with fine creamy bisque, beautiful eyes, rare lady body, antique lady gown.

French Bisque "Bebe Francais" by Emile Jumeau 2200/2800

Lot #235 (Sale Order 235 of 249)

15" (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, lushly-painted lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, faint hairline on right temple. Marks: B 4 F (head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Bebe Francais, after winning the rights to the trademark Bebe Francais in his lawsuit against Danel & Cie. Jumeau introduced an entirely new face for this model; it bears a close resemblance to the art character 225 by his firm. Value Points: rare Jumeau model with brilliant eyes, lovely bisque, and expression, original body and body finish, beautiful antique costume of rose silk dress, rose kidskin shoes, undergarments, bonnets.

Beautiful French Bisque Bebe Triste by Emile Jumeau in Rare Size 9 3500/4500

Lot #236 (Sale Order 236 of 249)

20" (51 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head with very full cheeks and throat, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined lips, separately-applied pierced ears, extended-length blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, beautifully costumed in antique dress and bonnet. Condition: small restoration of left upper eyelids, three faint firing lines on upper forehead. Marks: 9 (head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1884, the model sculpted by Carrier-Belleuse, the noted French sculptor, known as Bebe Triste in reference to its wistful expressi0n. Value Points: especially beautiful Bebe Triste with exquisite bisque, painting, and complexion, rare extended-length wig, original body and body finish, lovely costume, rare size 9 of this model.

Petite Early Italian Felt Doll in Pink Felt Costume by Lenci 400/600

Lot #237 (Sale Order 237 of 249)

10" (25 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, large brown side-glancing eyes, painted curly lashes, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig. Condition: generally excellent, one small moth hole in hat. Marks: Lenci (1923 original silver button on underwear). Comments: Lenci, Italy, early 1920s. Value Points: the rare early doll wears original pink and cream felt dress, matching wide-brimmed cloche, shoes, and original undergarment.

Italian Felt Doll, Series 900/H, in Fashionable Costume by Lenci 1100/1500

Lot #238 (Sale Order 238 of 249)

13" (33 cm.) Felt doll with swivel head, pressed and painted facial features, brown side-glancing eyes, grey eyeshadow, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with two accent dots on bottom lip, blonde mohair bobbed wig, jointing at shoulders, and hinge-jointing at hips, creating rare floppy legs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (original cloth and paper labels). Comments: Lenci, model 900/H, circa 1929. Value Points: rare floppy leg model wears stylish costume of pale pastel yellow and pink with yellow felt dots, matching petticoat and panties, original romper suit, matching cloche cap, felt pink shoes.

Early Model Italian Felt Fashionable Doll, Series 900/A, by Lenci 1100/1500

Lot #239 (Sale Order 239 of 249)

13" (33 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, painted large blue side-glancing eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, painted lower lip with two accent dots, blonde mohair curly hair, jointed arms, hinge-jointed "floppy" legs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (original Lenci cloth label). Comments: Lenci, Model 900/A, 1927. Value Points: the pretty curly-haired child wears organdy dress with pink felt bodice and rick-rack trim, organdy undergarments, pink felt slippers, and carrying a bouquet of vibrant felt flowers.

Italian Felt Miniature Doll "Castelrotto" by Lenci 200/400

Lot #240 (Sale Order 240 of 249)

8" (20 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, brown side-glancing googly eyes, painted curly upper lashes, "O" shaped mouth, brunette mohair wig, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Lenci (cloth label, and original parchment label "Castelrotto"). Comments: Lenci, circa 1940s. Value Points: the little fellow wears original folklore costume and carries yellow wooden horn.

Italian Felt Fashionable Doll by Eros 500/800

Lot #241 (Sale Order 241 of 249)

15" (38 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, very chubby face, large brown side-glancing eyes, painted curly lashes and brows, closed mouth, blonde mohair bobbed wig, jointed felt arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Eros of Italy, the firm competed with the flourishing Lenci market. Value Points: in fine original condition, the doll wears very stylish fashionable costume of the era, including cotton dress, hot pink and black coat with embroidered detail, matching cap, undergarments, hot pink shoes.

Petite Italian Felt Mascotte Girl with Sunflower 300/500

Lot #242 (Sale Order 242 of 249)

8" (20 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, brown side-glancing googly eyes, side-painted long lashes, O-shaped mouth, felt yellow helmet cap, jointed arms, floppy legs, wearing yellow organdy tiered dress, green felt hairbow and shoes, and carrying large yellow felt daisy. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Lenci (paper and cloth original labels). Comments: Lenci, Italy, 1930s.

French Felt Character Doll in Original Stylish Costume by Gre-Poir 400/600

Lot #243 (Sale Order 243 of 249)

18" (46 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, large brown side-glancing eyes, grey eye shadow, button-shaped nose with accented nostrils, closed mouth with tiny bow-shaped lips, blonde mohair curly wig, jointed arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent, Comments: Gre-poir, French, circa 1930s. Value Points: original costume of multi-tiered ruffled dress with pink felt floral applique, matching organdy bonnet, pink felt jacket and shoes.

Swiss Disc Music Box "Stella Grand" by Mermod Freres with 24 Original Discs 3500/4500

Lot #244 (Sale Order 244 of 249)

38"h. (97 cm.) x 29"w. x 21"d. The very fine console cabinet of quarter-sawn American oak with disc storage inside the lower portion. features a double comb mechanism. Mermod's specially patented "Stella" system was designed to play projection-less discs, making it wasy to store a large number of discs in a small space. Excellent condition, restored (7 teeth restored on upper comb), operates and sounds very well. Swiss, Mermod Freres, circa 1900, and bearing the label of the original sales agent, Jacot & Sons of Union Square, New York. Included are 24 original discs in excellent condition.

Swiss Disc Music Box "Mira" by Mermod Freres in Petite Size 2000/3000

Lot #245 (Sale Order 245 of 249)

12"h. (30 cm.) x 39"w. x 24"d. The solid mahogany table model music box features a double comb mechanism. Mechanically in very good original condition and with excellent sound, case has been lightly refinished. Swiss, Mermod Freres, circa 1900, including 9 excellent condition15 1/2" discs.

Swiss Cylinder Music Box by Nicole Freres 800/1000

Lot #246 (Sale Order 246 of 249)

The six tune music box has raised brass control platform to the right-inside. Although a nice quality piece, it requires some repair and is sold as is. Swiss, Nicole Freres, circa 1865.

Swiss Cylinder Music Box 400/600

Lot #247 (Sale Order 247 of 249)

The eight-tune cylinder music box, with serial No.2444, is unmarked. Sold as is condition. Swiss, 19th century.

Swiss Cylinder Music Box by Mermod Freres 300/500

Lot #248 (Sale Order 248 of 249)

The eight tune cylinder music box is in mechanically good condition and plays well, albeit case needing attention and lacking the winding crank.

Swiss Cylinder Music Box "Voix Celeste" 300/500

Lot #249 (Sale Order 249 of 249)

12"h. (30 cm.) x 22"w. x 12"d. The rosewood veneered cabinet with border banding and floral marquetry features a central reed organ section in addition to the 12 tune musical combs. The case has been beautifully restored, but the mechanism requires restoration, and is sold as is. Swiss, Paillard or Mermod Freres, circa 1897.


Soirée: Marquis Auction of Antique Dolls, Automata
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Soirée: Marquis Auction of Antique Dolls, Automata
by Theriault's Sat, May 14, 2016 11:00 AM Pacific Over 250 of the world's finest rare antique dolls, 19th century automata and music boxes are presented featuring the collection of the late Ron Connor of Rogers, Arkansa collected over many decades.