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3 1/2" German all-bisque doll in original costume with miniature furnishings and toy. $500/750

Lot #1 (Sale Order 1 of 60)

3.5" (9 cm.) doll. The all-bisque doll has swivel head, cobalt blue glass eyes, painted facial features, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed arms and legs, painted shoes and stockings, and is wearing her original folklore costume. Along with the doll is a three piece set of wooden salon furnishings with blue silk upholstery, and a wooden hobby horse with painted flannel hide, harness, amber glass eyes. Generally excellent. Circa 1890.

25" German bisque child by Kammer and Reinhardt with original wig, body and body finish. $400/500

Lot #2 (Sale Order 2 of 60)

25" (62 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted facial features, mohair lashes, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, nice antique costume. Generally excellent. Marks: Simon & Halbig K*R 62. Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1910, nice matte bisque, original wig, body, body finish.

Two 8" Rare Figures from Humpty Dumpty Circus by Schoenhut. $400/600

Lot #3 (Sale Order 3 of 60)

8" (20 cm.) Each is all wooden with carved and painted facial features, jointing at neck, shoulders and legs, slits in hands and feet for posing on circus toys. Included is Hobo with original costume and cap, preserved in especially fine condition, including the painting on his face. And monkey with original fringed flannel costume, matching cap, tail, in excellent condition. American, Schoenhut, circa 1910.

18" German bisque toddler, model 167, by Kley and Hahn with flirty eyes. $400/600

Lot #4 (Sale Order 4 of 60)

18" (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep and flirty eyes, painted features, open mouth, two upper teeth, tongue, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden toddler body with side-hip jointing, romper suit. Marks: K*R 167-9. Generally excellent. Kley and Hahn, circa 1912.

Five very fine antique beaded purses, early 1900s. $500/750

Lot #5 (Sale Order 5 of 60)

Each with intricately woven beading, and having cast frames with gilt or silver plating, two have original cloth labels "Made in France" and two have original maker's label "Whiting and Davis". Excellent condition. Early 1900s.

11"w. Continental carved wooden winged head. $400/600

Lot #6 (Sale Order 6 of 60)

11" (28 cm.) Carved wooden figure of head with deeply-defined details of sculpted curls and facial features, set within an arc of carved wings that are enhanced by a coronet of leaves. Structurally excellent albeit finish is quite worn, with traces of original paint remaining. 19th century.

Collection of prints, frames and decorative objects for miniature dolls or dollhouses. $600/900

Lot #7 (Sale Order 7 of 60)

5" (13 cm.) h. largest frame. Including four gilt ormolu frames with lithographed scenes, oval brass frame with scene of two children with puppy, and four additional prints. Along with two bisque pedestals with busts in the Grecian style. Good/excellent condition. Circa 1890.

17" German bisque closed mouth doll by mystery maker, model 650, pouting expression. $400/500

Lot #8 (Sale Order 8 of 60)

17" (43 cm.) Solid domed bisque shoulder head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted features, closed mouth with center accent line and downcast lips pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, kid gusset-jointed body, bisque forearms, antique costume. Marks: 650 6. Generally excellent, some weakness of kid at knee joints. Germany, circa 1890, mystery maker.

Bisque doll as musical marotte for the French market in fine lace and silk costume. $400/600

Lot #9 (Sale Order 9 of 60)

13" (33 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead with blue glass eyes, painted features, open mouth four teeth, blonde mohair wig, carton ball-shaped torso containing a musical mechanism, and which is attached to a carved bone handle. When twirled, music plays. The marotte was a luxury party object prepared for the French market, circa 1890, and has wonderful antique silk and lace costume. Excellent condition.

17" German bisque art character "Gretchen" by Kammer and Reinhardt, model 114. $1100/1500

Lot #10 (Sale Order 10 of 60)

17" (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, painted facial features, shaded blue eyes, fringed upper lashes, closed mouth with downcast pouting expression, accent line between the lips, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, pretty antique costume. Generally excellent, extensive wig pulls at back of head under the wig, facial painting is especially fine. Marks: K*R 114 46. Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1910, from their art character series.

19" French bisque character, rare model 234, by SFBJ with original toddler body. $1000/1400

Lot #11 (Sale Order 11 of 60)

19" (48 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted features, open mouth, tongue, deeply-impressed laughter lines and cheek dimples, brunette human hair bobbed wig, French composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing, nicely costumed. Marks: SFBJ 234 Paris 8. Generally excellent. SFBJ, circa 1912, the 234 model is rarely found.

Three German bisque dollhouse men including Grandpa and soldier in original costume. $400/600

Lot #12 (Sale Order 12 of 60)

6" (15 cm.) Each has bisque shoulder head with sculpted details of hair, moustache or beard, bald pate, and facial features, muslin body, bisque lower limbs, painted shoes, and each is wearing factory original costume including rare soldier uniform with gilt paper trimmed jacket, high boots, cap, sword. Germany, circa 1890. Excellent condition.

16" German bisque child, 1250, by Simon and Halbig with original body, undergarments. $400/600

Lot #13 (Sale Order 13 of 60)

16" (41 cm.) Bisque shoulder head, brown glass eyes, painted features, open mouth, outlined lips with distinctive center accent line, four porcelain teeth, dimpled chin, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, pink kid torso and legs with pin-jointing at hips and knees, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique undergarments. Marks: S&H 1250 dep Germany 5 1/2. Generally excellent. Simon and Halbig, circa 1890, very beautiful bisque and painting, original body.

12" Italian felt character girl in fashionable costume by Lenci. $400/600

Lot #14 (Sale Order 14 of 60)

12" (30 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, large brown side-glancing eyes, closed mouth with coral accented lower lip, brunette mohair wig with ringlet curls, jointing at shoulders and hips, wearing original pink felt dress, cloche, and shoes, with turquoise felt banding, and a garland of felt flowers, undergarments, socks. Very good condition, some rubs on turquoise felt edging of hat. Lenci, circa 1930.

Five German bisque dollhouse dolls. $300/500

Lot #15 (Sale Order 15 of 60)

6" (15 cm.) Each with bisque shoulder head depicting woman or girl, each with sculpted hair and painted facial features, muslin body, bisque lower arms and legs, including parlor maid with original costume (one foot front broken), housekeeper with soft metal chain of keys, grandmother with grey hair and smiling face, another woman, and a young girl. Germany, circa 1890, excellent but as noted above.

17" Rare American felt artist doll "Captain Corey" by R. John Wright. $900/1300

Lot #16 (Sale Order 16 of 60)

17" (43 cm.) All felt doll with swivel head, pressed and painted facial features, brown eyes, closed mouth, auburn mohair bobbed wig, jointing at shoulders and hips. Marks: R. John Wright Captain Corey made exclusively for The Enchanted Doll House No 6 of 50 (paper label on doll). Generally excellent. R. John Wright, an early model in an edition of only 50 in 1982 (of which this is #6); the doll also carries its NIADA doll label; is wearing original fresh sailor costume and cap labeled S.S. Enchanted, and is holding original wooden toy boat.

17" American felt character doll "Becky" from Little Children Series I by R. John Wright. $600/900

Lot #17 (Sale Order 17 of 60)

17" (43 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, brown painted eyes, white eye dots, closed mouth with outlined lips and hint of smile, brunette mohair braids, five piece felt body. Marks: R. John Wright Little Children Series I Becky, No 23/250. R. John Wright. Made in a limited edition of 250 dolls,1981-1984 only, wearing original brown pinafore, calico blouse, red leather shoes, two original labels, and in her original box.

17" American felt character "Scott" by R. John Wright from Little Children Series II. $600/900

Lot #18 (Sale Order 18 of 60)

17" (43 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, painted blue eyes, side lashes and fringed brows, short cropped light brown hair, five piece body. Marks: R. John Wright Little Children, series II,"Scott", no. 201/250. By American artist R. John Wright, the character was issued in 1985/1986 in a limited edition of 250, and is wearing wonderful original costume with hand knit snow flake sweater vest and cap, shirt, tie, felt pants, knit stockings, leather satchel and brown hand-cobbled leather shoes.

30" German bisque doll, 1249, by Simon and Halbig with original body and body finish. $600/900

Lot #19 (Sale Order 19 of 60)

30" (76 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted features, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, impressed chin and philtrum, dimples, pierced ears, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Generally excellent, original body and body finish. Marks: 1249 Germany Halbig S&H 14. Simon and Halbig, circa 1890.

10" German bisque doll with closed mouth and original folkloric costume. $400/600

Lot #20 (Sale Order 20 of 60)

10" (25 cm.) Solid domed bisque shoulder head, brown glass inset eyes, painted features, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, muslin stitch-jointed body, bisque forearms. Generally excellent, two finger tips chipped. Germany, circa 1880, the especially beautiful doll wears her original folkloric costume.

12" American wooden doll by Joel Ellis. $400/600

Lot #21 (Sale Order 21 of 60)

12" (30 cm.) The wooden doll has one piece head and torso with carved and sculpted features, painted black ringlet curls, dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, painted pewter hands and feet with heeled boots. Structurally excellent, original finish albeit quite worn on face and hair. Joel Ellis, circa 1880.

20" French bisque Bebe Jumeau with original signed body, hinged hips, silk costume. $2200/2800

Lot #22 (Sale Order 22 of 60)

20" (51 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted facial features, richly accented eyes, closed mouth with shaded lips, impressed dimples at philtrum and chin, pierced ears, brunette human hair over cork pate, French composition body with ball-jointing at shoulders, elbows, and knees, and with hinged "walking" style hips, wearing original aqua silk dress with lace trim, teal green velvet bonnet, leather shoes, undergarments. Generally excellent. Marks: D 9 (head) Bebe Jumeau Diplome d'honneur (torso). Jumeau, circa 1890.

13" German bisque character "Dip" by Swaine and Co. in appealing size. $500/700

Lot #23 (Sale Order 23 of 60)

13" (33 cm.) Bisque socket head, tiny blue glass sleep eyes, painted features, closed mouth, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body nicely costumed. Marks: DIP 2 Geschutz S&C Germany. Generally excellent, original body finish. Swaine and Co, circa 1915.

Japanese carved wooden portrait of warrior with original detailed costume and accessories. $400/600

Lot #24 (Sale Order 24 of 60)

14" (36 cm.) kneeling. Carved wooden head with gofum finish, enamel inset eyes, painted features including moustache, black human hair in queue, painted detail of hair around the forehead, body posed as though kneeling with one knee bent and his left arm resting upon it, carved wooden hands, wearing original very elaborate costume comprising very fine textiles and metal-trimmed paper mache armature, along with various weaponry. Generally excellent. Japanese, late 1800s.

German "Golden Age of the Circus" Set by Steiff, unplayed with in original Boxes. $600/900

Lot #25 (Sale Order 25 of 60)

Presented, unplayed with, in their original boxes, are the circus wagons and animals the from Steiff Golden Age of the Circus ensemble, late 1980s. Included are Musical Calliope with elephant, Wagon with Leo the Lion, Wagon with Giraffe, Wagon with Bengal tiger, and Wagon with two Dicky Bears.

7" Rare German bisque googly by Limbach with wonderful expression. $600/900

Lot #26 (Sale Order 26 of 60)

7" (18 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep and side-glancing googly eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth with impish expression, brunette mohair wig, paper mache five piece body with painted shoes and socks, nicely costumed. Marks: S.K. 10 Germany (and Limbach crown and clover leaf symbol). Excellent condition, original body and body finish, choice bisque. Limbach, circa 1920, very rare googly model with fabulous expression.

9 1/2". German felt "yes/no" gnome by Schuco in very fine condition. $400/500

Lot #27 (Sale Order 27 of 60)

9.5" (24 cm.) Pressed felt head with pronounced upturned nose and painted blush shorts, black shoe button eyes, white mohair hair and beard, jointed felt body with mechanism which operates from lever at the tail and allows the head to move up and down ("Yes") or side to side ("No"). Very fresh near mint condition, functions well, with original felt and velvet costume, spectacles, and tag. Schuco, Germany, 1930s.

17" French bisque bebe "Dep" with beautiful original mohair lashes, original wig and body. $600/900

Lot #28 (Sale Order 28 of 60)

17" (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted features, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette hand-tied human hair wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with pull-string "mama" crier, pretty costume, Generally excellent. Marks: Dep 6. French, SFBJ/Jumeau, circa 1900.

12" Early 20th century paper mache musical rolly-dolly as colorful clown. $400/700

Lot #29 (Sale Order 29 of 60)

12" (30 cm.) Paper mache figure of clown with rounded torso designed to roll side to side or forward and backward without tipping over, having sculpted character features and clown cap, painted clown facial decorations, sculpted hands clasping his chubby tummy, painted clown costume. When tipped, music plays. Excellent condition. The popular toy, circa 1910, was made both in Germany and by the American firm of Schoenhut.

14" German bisque character, 7246, by Gebruder Heubach with glass sleep eyes. $900/1200

Lot #30 (Sale Order 30 of 60)

14" (36 cm.) Pink-tinted bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted features, closed mouth with center accent line, brunette human hair with braids, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, nicely costumed. Generally excellent. Mark: 7246 4 Heubach (in square). Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912.

17" French bisque poupee with cobalt blue eyes, attributed to Jumeau. $1200/1600

Lot #31 (Sale Order 31 of 60)

Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, brilliant cobalt blue glass eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, arched feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with delicate accents to pale lips, ears pierced into head, blonde mohair wig, slender kid poupee body with gusset jointing at hips and knees, bisque arms to above the elbows. Bisque is excellent, body worn, bisque hands not original. French, attributed to Jumeau, circa 1875.

7" & 9" Two Italian felt miniature dolls by Lenci with vibrant original costumes. $500/800

Lot #32 (Sale Order 32 of 60)

Each has felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, brown side or down-glancing googly eyes, painted upper lashes, closed mouth, black felt caps under scarves and coiffes, jointing at shoulders and hips. Excellent condition, fresh vibrant costumes. Marks: (each has original Lenci label). The miniature dolls are wearing their original felt costumes with applique designs representing two different regions of Italy. Lenci late 1930s.

9" Italian felt miniature Tyrolean boy by Lenci. $400/500

Lot #33 (Sale Order 33 of 60)

Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, blue side-glancing eyes, brunette mohair wig, jointing at shoulders and hips, wearing original Tyrolean costume and carrying basket of felt flowers. Very good condition, slight dustiness. The doll has two original Lenci labels. Italian, Lenci, circa 1930.

Two vintage mohair characters Pluto and Cinderella Mouse. $400/600

Lot #34 (Sale Order 34 of 60)

10" (25 cm.) mouse. Each is firmly-stuffed figure with vibrant plush cover and caricature features, including Pluto with large black eyes, felt mouth with tongue, black plush ears and tail; and Cinderella Mouse as portrayed in 1950 Cinderella film, with disc eyes, black felt nose, buck teeth, and wearing original blue knit cap and shirt, orange felt jacket, blue felt shoes. Probably Lenci, late 1940s, 1950. Excellent condition.

10" German bisque child, 143 by Kestner in appealing petite size. $300/400

Lot #35 (Sale Order 35 of 60)

10" (25 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted features, open mouth, two porcelain upper teeth, brunette human hair over plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, nicely costumed. Marks: C made in Germany 3 143. Generally excellent. Kestner, circa 1910, rare petite fully-articulated body.

Three German all-bisque characters including Gebruder Heubach and Bye-Lo. $400/600

Lot #36 (Sale Order 36 of 60)

Each is all-bisque with painted hair and facial features, including 3 1/2" Bye-Lo with jointed arms and legs; 5" seated character in defensive pose with folded fists, incised 9944, by Heubach; and 3 1/2" one-piece character posed with legs askance, painted shoes and socks, arms held to mouth as though calling out, by Heubach. Excellent condition. Germany, Gebruder Heubach, circa 1920.

Five Art Deco novelties notions for ladies with half dolls. $600/900

Lot #37 (Sale Order 37 of 60)

Including velvet=covered glove/jewelry box surmounted by a half-figure of elegant woman with head turned, painted features, (dusty) mohair wig, bisque hands, and velvet and fur-wrapped bodice; porcelain half doll with arms modeled away, on original lamp cover mount; half doll with original skirt as sewing kit; porcelain half doll with attached legs who is seated at the base of a velvet-covered hat stand; and a porcelain half doll as feather duster. Very good condition. Circa 1920s.

21" French bisque bebe by Emile Jumeau with beautiful brown paperweight eyes. $2800/3500

Lot #38 (Sale Order 38 of 60)

21" (53 cm.) Bisque socket head, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, lushly-painted brows and lashes, closed mouth with outlined lips, dimpled chin, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, wearing lovey antique silk/velvet dress and matching tam, undergarments socks, shoes. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 8 (head) Bebe Jumeau Diplome d'Honneur (body). Excellent condition, original body finish albeit hands repainted. Jumeau, circa 1890.

Two Miniature German dolls and silver tea service. $200/300

Lot #39 (Sale Order 39 of 60)

Including 3" porcelain doll with black painted hair and facial features, cloth body, porcelain limbs, wearing original silk costume and coiffe; 1" wooden Grodnertal doll with painted hair and facial features original costume; and silver tea service comprising lidded teapot on holder, lidded coffeepot, lidded sugar, and creamer, each lid with turquoise beaded tip. Generally excellent. Mid-1800s.

German wooden grocery store with 16 labeled food drawers and fine accessories. $1000/1300

Lot #40 (Sale Order 40 of 60)

23" (58 cm.) x 9" x 11". The wooden open front grocery store has a fitted back wall with 16 food drawers flanking a center niche, each drawer with food label and brass pull knob, original wooden counter, and with original lithographed wall paper and floor paper, fitted with a tin cash register, brass scale, and a bounty of food stuffs, barrel, glass canisters, and more. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1900.

5"-8" Six American character dolls by Jody Battaglia. $800/1200

Lot #41 (Sale Order 41 of 60)

Each has center-seamed felt head with applique eye whites and glass bead eyes, stuffed muslin body, wire limbs, and wearing unique cotton and felt costumes. Includes Suzie Sunshine, Holly Berry Fairy, Lady Dewinter, Sweet Liberty, and Miss Marion Bright, along with an unnamed doll with Battaglia name, resembling Mama Katzenjammer. Excellent condition. American, early 2000.

14" German carved wooden doll by Pongratz, with smaller Pongratz baby in carriage. $600/900

Lot #42 (Sale Order 42 of 60)

14" (36 cm.) and 7" baby. All-wooden doll with socket head, natural finish of complexion, painted features, blue outlined eyes, rounded nose, closed mouth, white mohair bobbed wig, jointing at shoulders and hips, wearing original blue knit dress and cap, undergarments, socks and shoes, and marked "Neue" Munchner Kunstlerpuppen Elizabeth Pongratz (right foot) 83B833D (left foot) (original paper label). Along with a baby with carved wooden head, muslin baby body, angora knit baby suit, presented in original woven wicker carriage. Excellent condition.

14" French bisque poupee as lady's maid. $1000/1400

Lot #43 (Sale Order 43 of 60)

0" (0 cm.) Bisque shoulder head with painted facial features, bright blue eyes, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig in braided coronet, kid poupee body with slender torso, un-jointed limbs. Excellent condition. French, circa 1885, the petite lady is wearing lovely mauve and cream striped silk dress with embroidered apron and fancy coiffe, undergarments, cream kidskin boots.

Miniature French wooden hardware with unusual column front. $800/1000

Lot #44 (Sale Order 44 of 60)

16" x 5". The wooden store front has faux-marble paper-covered frame, fancy column sides with shell ornamentation, is fitted with shelves and counters, and is filled with a variety of early carved wooden ware, buckets, butter churn, double-handled bowl, pails, and tools, and with various other tinware and supplies. Very good condition. French, circa 1890.

10" German bisque character, 211, with original flocked wig by Kestner. $400/500

Lot #45 (Sale Order 45 of 60)

0" (0 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted features, open mouth, two porcelain lower teeth, double chin, blonde flocked hair over plaster pate, composition bent limb baby body, wearing antique embroidered whitewear dress. Marks: A made in Germany 5 211 JDK. Excellent condition, original wig, pate, body, body finish. Kestner, circa 1910, wonderful petite size.

6" German all-bisque googly resembling Campbell Kid, in original costume. $400/600

Lot #46 (Sale Order 46 of 60)

6" (15 cm.) One-piece bisque head and torso, chubby round face, round painted blue googly eyes, button-shaped nose, tiny closed mouth, brunette mohair bobbed wig, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted blue socks and black one-strap shoes, wearing original knit folkloric costume. Generally excellent. Germany, circa 1915.

5" German all-bisque googly in the Campbell Kid style. $400/600

Lot #47 (Sale Order 47 of 60)

5" (13 cm.) One-piece bisque head and torso, chubby round face, painted round googly side-glancing eyes, closed mouth with tiny impish smile, brunette mohair wig, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted blue socks and black one-strap shoes, toddler costume. Generally excellent. Germany, circa 1915.

13" French Bisque Poupee with Painted Eyes, along with French salon dog. $1100/1300

Lot #48 (Sale Order 48 of 60)

Bisque shoulder head, painted facial features, bright blue eyes, black upper eyeliner, painted delicate lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig, un-pierced ears, kid poupee body with shapely torso and un-jointed limbs, silk striped costume with ribbon trim and matching bonnet, undergarments, leather boots. Generally excellent. French, circa 1865. Included is a paper mache salon dog with white fur cover, amber glass eyes.

Pair, 9" Italian felt miniature dolls by Lenci in original costumes. original labels. $400/600

Lot #49 (Sale Order 49 of 60)

Each has felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, very wide large googly eyes with long painted upper lashes, "O" shaped mouth, jointing at shoulders and hips. Including red-haired girl with unusual modeling of brows, elaborate felt costume (lacking shoes), early Lenci paper label indicating model 564, circa 1930; and blonde haired girl with original costume and two original Lenci paper labels, circa 1938. Very good condition.

8" German Paper Mache Man with Moustache in Original Folklore Costume $200/400

Lot #50 (Sale Order 50 of 60)

Paper mache, portraying adult man with sculpted brown hair, thick moustache with curled tips, painted facial features, brown eyes, aquiline nose, muslin body, paper mache hands and lower legs, sculpted black boots. Generally excellent. Germany, circa 1890, the rare model in pristine condition with original painted complexion and features perfectly preserved, is wearing original folkloric nobleman costume.

16" Rare Sonneberg Bisque Doll with Musical Clapping Bellows and Original Silk Costume $800/1000

Lot #51 (Sale Order 51 of 60)

16" (41 cm.) Bisque head with flanged neck, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, open mouth, row of tiny teeth, blonde mohair wig, wooden frame torso containing music box and bellows, composition lower arms and legs, original silk costume. Sonneberg, circa 1890, when the bellows is squeezed, a merry tune is heard while the doll briskly claps her hands. Generally excellent. The charming musical toy is well-preserved and functions well.

Three silk gowns in the antique style for 17"-18" French fashion. $200/300

Lot #52 (Sale Order 52 of 60)

Three silk gowns in the antique style for 17"-18" French fashion.

25" English poured wax lady doll with blue enamel eyes, original body, silk costume. $1200/1600

Lot #53 (Sale Order 53 of 60)

Poured wax lady doll with elongated throat, blue glass eyes, closed mouth, rooted brunette human, muslin body, poured wax lower arms and legs, wearing original multi-layered costume including (frail) silk gown with extended train, undergarments, matching (frail) silk shoes. Very good condition. English, circa 1870.

German porcelain trinket box "Child with Polichinelle and Toy Horn". $300/400

Lot #54 (Sale Order 54 of 60)

7" (18 cm.) The porcelain trinket box sculpted to appear as a wicker double-handled basket has a removable lid with figural design depicting a blonde haired child seated in the basket, holding a toy horn in one hand and a toy Polichinelle in the other. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1880.

American felt character dolls, Arthur and Lillian, by R. John Wright in original box. $600/900

Lot #55 (Sale Order 55 of 60)

18" and 20". Each is of pressed felt with painted facial features, the boy with chubbier face and blonde mohair wig, the girl with more slender older face and auburn mohair wig, painted brows, eyes, jointed arms and legs. The girl wears blue cotton sailor dress, petticoat, pantalets, white stockings, black strap shoes, and carries a jump rope. The boy wears white middy shirt and sailor cap, green felt shorts, red woolen stockings, white shoes and carries a toy boat. Each has brass RJW button and paper label indicating "Arthur (or Lillian) R. John Wright #49/500". They are contained together in double labeled box. The dolls were an exclusive edition for The Toy Shoppe, The Enchanted Doll, and Hobby Center Toys. The set was produced in 1987-89 in a number edition of 500.

An exceptional binder of early American paper dolls, mostly McLoughlin. $600/900

Lot #56 (Sale Order 56 of 60)

Including American Lady, Bride. Emma and Etty, Gracie Lee, Ida May, Little Pet, Goodie Two Shoes, Carrie,Victoria, Eugenia, Clara West, Kitty Black. and the following with their original envelope covers: Frank, Baby, Susie's Pets, Little Lady, Lizzie, Minnie Miller, Little Fred, Willie, Gerty Good, Jennie June, Violet Vernon, Rosa Rustic, Millie Fay, Sophie May, Sarah Brown, Anna Doll, The Marchioness, Nelly Nailor, Josie Fox, Laura Nell, Good to excellent condition, each doll and costume (cut) preserved inside cello sleeve in loose leaf binder, unknown if the set is complete. Mid-1800s. McLoughlin.

Binder of early paper dolls including Poupee Modele and Peter Thomson. $400/700

Lot #57 (Sale Order 57 of 60)

The loose leaf binder contains 13 uncut sheets from La Poupee Modele (mostly 1865 era), "Alice", "Jack and his Holiday Companions" from Chandler's Paper Dolls (cut, with original envelopes); "Nellie, The Girl's Delight" by Clark, Austin & Smith with original envelope, and others, without envelope, by Peter Thomson. Good/very good.

7" Two Petite German Bisque Character Dolls by Gebruder Heubach. $400/500

Lot #58 (Sale Order 58 of 60)

7" (18 cm.) Each has bisque socket head with solid dome, painted blonde baby hair, intaglio dark blue eyes with white eye dots, red and black upper eyeliner, single-stroke brows, closed mouth, composition bent limb baby body. Marks: 8/0 Heubach Germany. Excellent condition. Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912, one with wistful pouting expression, one with laughing expression.

16" German bisque laughing character, 116A by Kammer and Reinhardt with fine bisque. $1200/1500

Lot #59 (Sale Order 59 of 60)

16" (42 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted features, closed mouth with laughing expression, shaded lips, brunette human hair braids, composition bent limb baby body, wonderful costume. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 116/A 42. Excellent condition, original body and body finish. Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912, especially fine quality of bisque enhances the deeply-impressed laughter lines around the mouth.

9"German All-Bisque Character, 8661, by Limbach, rare model with expressive features. $400/600

Lot #60 (Sale Order 60 of 60)

9" (23 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head on bisque torso, painted blonde hair, painted eyes with white eye dots, red and black upper eyeliner, curved brown brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the lips, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs in bent baby pose. Generally excellent, slight retouch on elbow of left arm. Marks: Germany 8661 (clover leaf). Limbach, circa 1915.


Rendezvous: Wednesday Night at the Auction
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Rendezvous: Wednesday Night at the Auction
by Theriault's Wed, Dec 7, 2016 7:00 PM Eastern Rare antique dolls. (onsite, absentee, telephone & internet bids) Location: Theriault’s headquarters in Annapolis, Maryland.