Theriault's Auction Catalog - Rendezvous: Wednesday Night at the Auction Online Auctions

Two Italian felt dolls by Lenci, and one additional look-a-like by Fiore. $500/800

Lot #1 (Sale Order 1 of 60)

Including 7 1/2" Lenci Mascotte with floppy legs, original organdy dress, with cloth and paper labels (costume excellent, face a bit rubbed); 9" brown-eyed doll with blue felt striped gown, with original Lenci label "Bruscelles" (very good/excellent condition); and Lenci look-a-like felt doll as Japanese doll in original costume and with black felt "hair", with original Fiore label (excellent condition). Circa 1930s/1940s.

19" Italian Felt Character Doll in Original Organdy Gown by Lenci. $500/800

Lot #2 (Sale Order 2 of 60)

19" (48 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, blue side-glancing eyes, closed Mouth with pouting expression, blonde mohair wig, jointing at shoulders and hips, wearing original organdy gown with felt applique, red felt bonnet and shoes, undergarments, fingerless gloves. Very good condition. Lenci, circa 1935.

Two all-bisque miniature dolls with swaddling baby and settee. $600/900

Lot #3 (Sale Order 3 of 60)

6" (15 cm.) h. largest doll. Each of two dolls is all-bisque with swivel head, closed mouth, mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, the larger with brown glass eyes, painted high ankle boots, pretty lace dress and antique costume; the other with blue glass eyes, blonde mohair wig, painted socks and one-strap shoes. Along with a swaddling baby (head only) wrapped in original silk swaddling costume with lace trim, and a wooden settee. Generally excellent. Circa 1890.

19" American cloth hospital baby by Martha Chase with superb sculpting. $400/600

Lot #4 (Sale Order 4 of 60)

19" (48 cm.) All cloth doll with overall oil-painted finish on body, face and hair, blonde impasto hair, painted facial features, shaded blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, painted curly lashes, shaded nostrils, closed mouth, stitch-jointed body, defined fingers, antique baby costume and bonnet. Overall excellent condition with some flaking on blonde hair and slight craquelure at side of face. Martha Chase, Rhode Island, circa 1910.

13" German Bisque Doll by Kestner as Look-A-Like Circle Dot Bru. $800/1200

Lot #5 (Sale Order 5 of 60)

13" (33 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, very plump cheeks, tiny brown glass sleep eyes, painted facial features, closed mouth with row of tiny painted teeth between the lips, double chin, blonde human hair over plaster pate, kid gusset-jointed body with bisque lower arms, wearing lovely antique costume and apron. Excellent condition. Marks: 7. Kestner, circa 1882, the model closely resembles the circle dot bebe by Leon Casimir Bru whose market Kestner attempted to capture.

15" Beautiful German bisque closed mouth doll by Kestner. $1000/1400

Lot #6 (Sale Order 6 of 60)

15" (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted features, brush-stroked brows, closed mouth with accented lips, blonde human hair wig in long braid, composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, lovely silk costume. Generally excellent., original body and body finish. Kestner, circa 1882.

18" 1930s cloth studio doll in fashionable original felt costume. $400/600

Lot #7 (Sale Order 7 of 60)

18" (46 cm.) All cloth doll with mask pressed and painted facial features, brown side-glancing eyes, painted lashes, dark eyeshadow, closed mouth, blushed cheeks, blonde mohair curly wig, jointing at shoulders, jointed floppy legs, wearing original pink felt dress with felt applique flowers, pink felt shoes, silk bows, with blue ribbon award.

13" French felt doll in original felt costume and with original label by Poupees Raynal. $500/800

Lot #8 (Sale Order 8 of 60)

13" (33 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, blue side-glancing eyes, grey eyeshadow, painted lashes closed mouth. side-parted mohair bobbed hair wig, jointing at shoulders and hips, and wearing original felt fashionable costume of pink and cream with aqua trim in rich applique design, undergarments, socks, and side-button brown leather shoes. With original paper label "Les Poupees Raynal made in France, Marque Depose". Excellent condition, one tiny moth hole, the doll has blue ribbon award from 2011 UFDC convention.

10" German bisque smiling character, 550, by Marseille in appealing petite size. $500/800

Lot #9 (Sale Order 9 of 60)

10" (25 cm.) Bisque socket head, tiny blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, short stroke brows, closed mouth with impish shy smile, impressed cheek dimples, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, nicely costumed. Marks: Germany 550 A 4/0 M DRGM. Generally excellent. Marseille, circa 1915.

9" German bisque pouting character, 8420, by Gebruder Heubach. $500/800

Lot #10 (Sale Order 10 of 60)

9" (23 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, long lushly-painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with downcast pouting lips, brunette mohair bobbed hair, composition five-piece toddler body, nicely costumed. Marks: 8420 Heubach (in square). Generally excellent. Gebruder Heubach, circa 1915.

18" h. French Toilette with softpaste wash bowl, children's scenes by Sarrequemines. $700/1000

Lot #11 (Sale Order 11 of 60)

18" (46 cm.) Ebony-wooden washstand designed for small child but perfect for display with 30" and larger bebe, is fitted with a softpaste table top and removable handled washbowl, each decorated with scenes of children playing. Signed Sarrequemines, France. Excellent condition. Circa 1890.

23" Pair of portrait flapper dolls by artist Edna Daly in original stylish costumes. $400/700

Lot #12 (Sale Order 12 of 60)

23" (58 cm.) Each has shoulderhead with angular face and strong throat, glass inset eyes, subtle painting of complexion, painted facial features, closed mouth, auburn mohair wig, firmly-stuffed lady body, wax-over lower arms and legs with eleant fingers. Marks: Edna Daly 1986. Excellent condition.,

8 1/2" German all-bisque doll known as "French Wrestler" by Kestner. $600/900

Lot #13 (Sale Order 13 of 60)

8.5" (22 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, brown glass inset eyes, painted facia features, slighty-parted teeth, two square upper teeth and one lower, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed arms and legs with sculpted bent elbows and very muscular legs, painted white stockings and yellow ankle boots with lacing, antique knit costume. Marks: 102. Excellent condition. Kestner, circa 188.

10 1/2" German bisque character, Hans, 114, Kammer and Reinhardt, Tyrolean costume. $900/1400

Lot #14 (Sale Order 14 of 60)

10.5" (26 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted facial features, blue eyes, black upper eyeliner, one stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with downcast lips in pouting expression, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, wearing wonderful Tyrolean costume. Excellent condition, original body and body finish. Marks: K*R 114 26. Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1910.

19" 1930s fashionable doll with original costume. $400/500

Lot #15 (Sale Order 15 of 60)

19" (48 cm.) Pressed cloth socket head with painted complexion and facial features, brown spiral threaded eyes, closed mouth with rich red lips, blonde mohair wig, five piece felt body with jointing at shoulders and hips. The doll is wearing original grey rayon dress, patterned cotton undergarments, russet felt coat with belt and grey felt cuffs and collar, grey felt bonnet, russet felt shoes.Very good condition. Circa 1930s.

15" Spanish cloth salon lady with original costume and label by Munecas Pages/Madrid. $200/400

Lot #16 (Sale Order 16 of 60)

15" (38 cm.) Felt lady doll with shapely figure, oval face and elongated throat, blue painted eyes with dark eyeshadow, painted lashes, single stroke brows, brunette mohair wig with oiled side braids, elongated arms and legs, wearing original taffeta gown with lace trim, matching shoes, pearl necklace and pearl hair ornament, and with original paper label "Munecas Pages Madrid" Excellent condition, some frailty to lace. Circa1935.

6" German all-bisque "Bonnie Babe" by Georgene Averill. $400/600

Lot #17 (Sale Order 17 of 60)

6" (15 cm.) Bisque swivel head with sculpted short brown curly hair, forelock curl onto forehead, brown glass sleep eyes, painted facial features, open mouth in wide grin, two porcelain lower teeth, chubby dimpled cheeks, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white socks and blue one-strap shoes. Excellent condition. Germany, the character "Bonnie Babe" designed by Georgene Averill, circa 1925.

8" German all bisque miniature doll, model 150, by Kestner. $200/300

Lot #18 (Sale Order 18 of 60)

8" (20 cm.) One-piece bisque head and torso, blue glass sleep eyes, painted features, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, original blonde mohair wig, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs, ribbed blue stockings, black one-strap shoes, pretty antique costume. Marks: 150. Some restoration on torso. Kestner, circa 1900.

15" German bisque closed mouth child by Handwerck, rare to find this model. $800/1200

Lot #19 (Sale Order 19 of 60)

15" (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass inset eyes, painted features, closed mouth, very plump cheeks with center accent line, dimpled chin, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Marks: H & Co. Generally excellent, original body and body finish. Handwerck, circa 1900, very rare to find closed mouth on this doll.

15" German bisque child, 939, by Simon and Halbig with original body. $700/900

Lot #20 (Sale Order 20 of 60)

15" (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted features, open mouth, row of four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, costumed. Excellent condition. Marks: S 6 H 939. Simon and Halbig, circa 1890, original body and body finish.

Collection of miniature jungle animals with hand-painted details. $200/400

Lot #21 (Sale Order 21 of 60)

5" (13 cm.) l. camel. Each sculpted of composition or plaster, depicting various jungle animals, with well-detailed body musculature and shape and with hand-painted detail, including double-hump camel, ostrich, seal, hippo, zebra, tiger, alligator, single hump camel, and 13 others. Excellent condition. Mid-1900s.

Two German mohair reclining jungle animals by Steiff. $200/400

Lot #22 (Sale Order 22 of 60)

16" (41 cm.) excluding tail. Including golden brown reclining lion with long-haired mane and tail, amber eyes, pink embroidered nose, black painted paw pads, with silver button in ear. And with striped leopard with green glass eyes. Excellent condition.

8" German fleecy black lamb with blue eyes by Steiff. $200/300

Lot #23 (Sale Order 23 of 60)

8" (20 cm.) Black fleecy baby lamb has pink velvet mouth and ear lining, blue glass inset eyes, pink embroidered nose, original silk neck ribbon. Excellent condition. Germany, Steiff, circa 1940.

13" Mid-1800s painted tin carriage with side-opening doors and carriage lamps. $600/900

Lot #24 (Sale Order 24 of 60)

13" (33 cm.) l. except rails. The heavy tin carriage with painted burgundy finish accented with gold striping has driver's seat at the front, and a closed carriage with opening doors on each side, spoked wheels, foot risers, double carriage lamps, Good condition, some paint flaking, original upholstery on roof missing. French, mid-1800s.

12" 1930s French cloth fashionable doll in original costume by Clelia with original tags. $400/500

Lot #25 (Sale Order 25 of 60)

12" (30 cm.) Cloth swivel head with painted facial features, brown side-glancing eyes, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, firmly-stuffed cloth body with jointing at shoulders and hips, celluloid hands, wearing original costume, undergarments, socks and shoes and with original brass necklace with Clelia logo and original paper label. Excellent condition. French, Clelia, 1930.

14" English felt portrait doll of "H.M. The King" by Farnell with original label. $400/500

Lot #26 (Sale Order 26 of 60)

14" (36 cm.) Felt socket head with pressed and painted facial features, strongly defined slender features, blue eyes, grey eyeshadow, aquiline nose, closed mouth, muslin body with jointing at shoulders and legs, and wearing original well-detailed blue woolen costume with elaborate accents and accessories including sword and fur hat, and with its original paper label of "H.M. The King, Made in England by J.K. Farnell" and with blue ribbon award from 2012 UFDC convention.

11" rare German bisque character, 600, by Marseille with painted eyes and smile. $400/600

Lot #27 (Sale Order 27 of 60)

11" (28 cm.) Solid domed bisque shoulder head, painted brown hair, painted facial features, blue painted eyes with pronounced black pupils, closed mouth with outlined lips, suggestion of smile with impressed cheek dimples, kid body with pin-jointed body, bisque hands (hands not original), antique costume. Marks: 600 A 5/0 M Germany DRGM. Generally excellent. Marseille, circa 1912, rare model.

8" German bisque child, 1894, by Marseille. $200/400

Lot #28 (Sale Order 28 of 60)

8" (20 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted facial features, open mouth, four teeth, blonde mohair wig, five-piece paper mache body, nicely costumed. Marks: 1894 AM Dep Germany 9/0. Generally excellent.

16" German mohair teddy bear by Steiff. #0202/47, original yellow tag and silver button. $200/400

Lot #29 (Sale Order 29 of 60)

16" (41 cm.) Soft brown mohair teddy bear with swivel head, shaved muzzle, amber eyes, embroidered nose and mouth, jointed arms and legs, velvet paw pads, red silk ribbon, with yellow tag lettered 0202/41 and original silver button in ear. Excellent condition. Germany, Steiff.

5" Seven German All-Bisque Miniature Dolls in nice costumes. $500/800

Lot #30 (Sale Order 30 of 60)

5" (13 cm.) Each is all-bisque, five with swivel head, each with jointed arms and legs, glass eyes, painted features, mohair wigs, painted socks and shoes, each wearing antique handmade costume. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1900.

17" German bisque child, 949, by Simon and Halbig with very fine bisque. $800/1200

Lot #31 (Sale Order 31 of 60)

17" (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, large blue glass spiral-threaded eyes, dark eyeliner and lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils, slightly parted lips, two square-cut upper teeth, blonde mohair wig, kid gusset-jointed body with bisque lower arms, costumed. Marks: S 9 H 949. Generally excellent. Simon and Halbig, circa 1885.

15" German bisque child doll, 1249 "Santa" by Simon and Halbig, original body and wig. $600/900

Lot #32 (Sale Order 32 of 60)

15" (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted features, brush-stroked and feathered brows, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, accent dot at bottom lip, dimpled lip corners, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, costumed. Marks: S&H 1249 Santa dep Germany 6. Excellent condition. Simon and Halbig, circa 1900, rare model with superb quality of bisque and expression.

14" German bisque character "Baby Betty" by Marseille with sweetly smiling expression. $400/600

Lot #33 (Sale Order 33 of 60)

14" (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, small blue glass sleep eyes, painted features, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, impressed diples at lip corners, brunette mohair wig with side braids, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, wearing pretty antique dress. Marks: Baby Betty (in oval) A M Made in Germany DRGM. Generally excellent. Marseille, circa 1912, rare model.

9" German all-bisque miniature doll, model 150, by Kestner with brown glass sleep eyes. $400/500

Lot #34 (Sale Order 34 of 60)

9" (23 cm.) One-piece bisque head and torso, brown glass sleep eyes, painted facial features, closed mouth, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs, white ribbed stockings with blue rims, black one-strap shoes, pretty silk dress. Marks: 150. Excellent condition. Germany, Kestner, circa 1910.

12" Sonneberg bisque closed mouth doll by mystery maker. $800/900

Lot #35 (Sale Order 35 of 60)

12" (30 cm.) Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, blue glass enamel inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth, pierced ears, brunette human hair, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, silk costume. Bisque excellent, body not original. Sonneberg, circa 1885, mystery maker.

9" German all-bisque character with sculpted hair bows, model 10490, Gebruder Heubach. $400/600

Lot #36 (Sale Order 36 of 60)

9" (23 cm.) All-bisque doll has one-piece head and torso, sculpted brown hair waved from her face into short curls that are held by a purple lustre head band and three hair bows, painted facial features, brown side and upper glancing eyes, painted lashes, closed mouth with shaded lips, loop-jointed plump arms and legs with side-hip jointing, painted white socks and brown one-strap shoes with sculpted bows, pretty dress. Marks: 10490 3. Gebruder Heubach, circa 1915. Excellent condition.

7" German all-bisque miniature doll with blue glass sleep eyes by Kestner. $200/300

Lot #37 (Sale Order 37 of 60)

7" (18 cm.) One-piece bisque head and torso, blue glass sleep eyes, painted facial features, closed mouth, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white ribbed stockings and black one-strap shoes, nicely costumed. Generally excellent. Kestner, circa 1910.

9" Sonneberg bisque doll by mystery maker with rare original body. $400/600

Lot #38 (Sale Order 38 of 60)

9" (23 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head with flat-cut neck socket, blue glass eyes, painted lashes, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, brunette human hair, composition five-piece body with neck dowel for attachment to head, painted stockings and three-strap ankle boots, nicely costumed. Excellent condition. Sonneberg, circa 1882, mystery maker.

10" German bisque brown-complexioned child along with all-bisque Bye-lo and little lamb. $300/500

Lot #39 (Sale Order 39 of 60)

0" (0 cm.) Bisque socket head with brown complexion, brown glass inset eyes, open mouth, teeth, black mohair wig, brown composition and wooden fully-jointed body, nicely costumed, marked "50 9/0 made in Germany". Along with all-bisque Bye-lo with one-piece head and torso, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted hair and facial features, painted white socks and pink one-strap shoes, and with a paper mache lamb with flannel cover. Excellent condition. Circa 1920.

16" Extremely rare very early Jester by Lenci, circa 1920. $800/1200

Lot #40 (Sale Order 40 of 60)

16" (41 cm.) Felt socket head doll with highly-characterized features, pronounced nose, painted brown side-glancing eyes, smiling expression, elongated slender body with stitch-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, felt hands with separated fingers, stitched on original red and yellow felt jester costume with brass bells, matching attached cap. With tiny Lenci silver button at back skirt flap. As found in condition, sold as is, yet despite extensive wear the doll is extremely rare. Being sold from the personal collection of Lenci doll author, Nancy Lazenby who notes "I've only seen one other like it". Lenci, circa 1920-22.

15" German bisque closed mouth doll, 949, by Simon and Halbig. $1000/1400

Lot #41 (Sale Order 41 of 60)

15" (38 cm.) Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, composition and wooden fully-jointed Sonneberg body with straight wrists, antique costume, shoes and socks. Marks: S 8 H 949. Generally excellent. Simon and Halbig, circa 1890.

11" German bisque googly, 323, by Marseille with original body. $400/700

Lot #42 (Sale Order 42 of 60)

11" (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep and side-glancing googly eyes, painted facial features, pug nose, closed mouth with very full lips and impressed dimples at lip corners, brunette mohair wig, composition five-piece toddler body, nicely costumed. Marks: Germany 323 A 3/0 M. Generally excellent. Marseille, circa 1920.

21" German bisque child by Kammer and Reinhardt with lovely bisque and original body. $400/600

Lot #43 (Sale Order 43 of 60)

21" (53 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted features, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique undergarments. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 53. Generally excellent, original body and body finish. Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1910.

Collection of Antique Purses and Accessories. $400/600

Lot #44 (Sale Order 44 of 60)

Including five beaded needlework bags, eight other various purses. silver tussy-mussy, pair of leather shoes, and a silver yarn ball. Good to excellent condition. Mid/late 1800s.

10" Petite Sonneberg bisque doll, model 106, by mystery maker with closed mouth. $600/900

Lot #45 (Sale Order 45 of 60)

10" (25 cm.) Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, blue glass inset eyes with darker blue outer rims, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth with center accent line having downcast pouting expression, auburn mohair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, antique costume. Excellent condition, original body and body finish. Marks: 106 1. Sonneberg, mystery maker, circa 1885, rare petite size.

8" Petite German bisque closed mouth child, rare model 800 with fully-jointed body. $400/600

Lot #46 (Sale Order 46 of 60)

8" (20 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass inset eyes, painted features, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde human hair braids, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Marks: 800 5/0. Generally excellent. Rare model, Germany, circa 1890.

German Porcelain Lady with Blue Hair Ribbon and Pierced Ears. $400/600

Lot #47 (Sale Order 47 of 60)

20" (51 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead of adult lady with black sculpted hair arranged with a cluster of curls at her forehead held by a wide blue hair band, sculpted pierced ears, painted facial features, blue eyes, new muslin stitch-jointed body and porcelain limbs, pretty costume. Generally excellent. Germany, circa 1890.

16" Italian Felt Character Doll in Original Felt and Organdy Costume. $600/900

Lot #48 (Sale Order 48 of 60)

16" (41 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, brown side-glancing eyes, painted facial features, light brunette mohair wig with ringlet curls, jointing at shoulders and legs, wearing original organdy and felt ruffled dress, undergarments, green felt shoes. Very good condition, slight fading of costume. Italian, Lenci, circa 1930.

Italian Felt "Floppy Leg" Doll, Series 900/H, in Fashionable Costume by Lenci. $600/900

Lot #49 (Sale Order 49 of 60)

13" (33 cm.) Felt doll with swivel head, pressed and painted facial features, brown side-glancing eyes, blonde mohair bobbed wig, jointing at shoulders, and hinge-jointing at hips, creating rare floppy legs, original stylish costume. Marks: (original cloth and paper labels). Excellent condition. Lenci, model 900/H, circa 1929.

8" German bisque pouting character, 101, by Kammer and Reinhardt. $600/800

Lot #50 (Sale Order 50 of 60)

8" (21 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted facial features, small blue eyes, black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, closed mouth with very full plump lips, auburn mohair wig, composition five-piece body with painted socks and two-strap shoes, nicely costumed. Generally excellent. Marks: K*R 101 21. Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1910, the model was marketed by the firm as "Marie".

Collection of vintage children's pocket watches. $200/400

Lot #51 (Sale Order 51 of 60)

0" (0 cm.) Including three Mickey Mouse watches (no bands), Hopalong Cassidy watch (no band) The Simpsons watch with yellow plastic band, and Cinderella watch. As is condition.

Collection of Doll Accessories for Bebes or Poupees. $500/800

Lot #52 (Sale Order 52 of 60)

8" (20 cm.) l. parasol. Including bone-handled parasol with brown silk cover, bead purse with interior silk lining and label "made in France", four piece silver toilette set with repousse design, silver hand mirror, and silver baby rattle with three dangling bells, whistle tip and pearl handle. Excellent condition. Late 1800s.

8" Sonneberg bisque portrait of Asian child with original costume. $400/600

Lot #53 (Sale Order 53 of 60)

8" (20 cm.) Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, amber tinted complexion, small brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes and curvy brows, open mouth, four tiny porcelain teeth, black mohair wig, five-piece amber-tinted composition body with painted shoes, wearing original cotton print tunic and pants, original woolen hat. Generally excellent. Sonneberg, mystery maker, circa 1885.

17" German bisque child doll, 167, by Kestner with original body. $400/600

Lot #54 (Sale Order 54 of 60)

17" (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass eyes, real lashes, painted lower lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, brunette human hair over plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, nicely costumed. Marks: B 1/2 Germany 167, 6 (head) Germany (body). Generally excellent. Kestner, circa 1900, very pretty face, original body and body finish.

Early Model Italian Felt "Floppy Leg" Doll, Series 900/A, by Lenci. $600/900

Lot #55 (Sale Order 55 of 60)

13" (33 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, painted large blue side-glancing eyes, blonde mohair curly hair, jointed arms, hinge-jointed "floppy" legs, wearing original organdy dress with pink felt bodice and slippers, carrying basket of felt flowers. Marks: (original Lenci cloth label). Excellent condition. Lenci, Model 900/A, 1927.

Group of accessories and small doll in rocker. $200/300

Lot #56 (Sale Order 56 of 60)

5" (13 cm.) doll. Including bisque dollhouse doll with blonde sculpted hair and painted facial features, original muslin body, bisque lower arms and legs with rare purple lustre shoes, antique costume, along with wooden rocking chair, excellent condition, circa 1890. Along with a lithographed tin German lunch basket, circa 1900, and with a wooden double-sided jumping jack toy with painted finish and costume, age uncertain.

Two 9" Italian Felt miniature dolls by Lenci in original provincial costumes. $400/600

Lot #57 (Sale Order 57 of 60)

9" (23 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, large "O" shaped side-glancing googly eyes, "O" shaped mouth, brunette mohair wig, jointing at shoulders and legs. Each is wearing its original felt provincial costume with accessories, the girl with felt basket has two original Lenci tags. Very good/excellent condition. Italian, Lenci, circa 1940s.

Two English cloth studio dolls from the 1930s in original costumes. $400/600

Lot #58 (Sale Order 58 of 60)

14" (36 cm.) and 16". Each has felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, including Scottish girl with auburn mohair wig, blue eyes, velvet body and wearing original Scottish costume and boots; and young lad in riding ensemble with brown eyes, dark brunette bobbed wig, felt body and rising elaborate felt costume with red riding jacket, white flannel jodhpurs, knee-high boots, with original label of Norah Wellings. Very good/excellent condition. English, 1930s.

Two Italian Miniature Dolls by Lenci including Rare Series XX. $400/600

Lot #59 (Sale Order 59 of 60)

6.5" (16 cm.) Each of felt with pressed and painted facial features, mohair wig, including 6 1/2" blonde-haired boy as soccer player, series XX, in original costume, fair condition, missing soccer ball, the doll was made in 1931 only. And 9 1/2" blonde haired girl in green felt Scottish costume and hat, series 300/12, in very good condition with slight age darkening on face and two small spots on the back of jacket, 1933. Lenci, Italy.

14" English Felt and Velvet Cloth "Bambina" by Chad Valley with Miniature Felt doll. $400/600

Lot #60 (Sale Order 60 of 60)

14" (36 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed facial features, blue glass inset eyes, closed mouth, brunette mohair bobbed wig, velvet body with jointing at shoulders and hips, wearing original blue felt shorts, and felt cap, jacket and shoes, with original cloth label on feet "Chad Valley Bambina". Excellent condition. Also included is 7" cloth doll with pressed felt face, blonde mohair wig, wearing original costume and with original Norwegian label. Circa 1930s.


Rendezvous: Wednesday Night at the Auction
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Rendezvous: Wednesday Night at the Auction
by Theriault's Wed, Aug 24, 2016 7:00 PM Eastern Theriault’s mini-auction, featuring 60 dolls from private collections. (onsite, absentee, telephone & internet bids) Location: Theriault’s headquarters in Annapolis, MD.