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Delightful 13" German bisque character, 126, Kammer and Reinhardt, charming costume. $300/400

Lot #1 (Sale Order 1 of 70)

Bisque socket head, blue glass inset eyes, open mouth, tongue, two upper teeth, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body with side-hip jointing, wonderful antique costume. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 126 36. Generally excellent, Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1915.

24" German bisque closed mouth lady doll by Kestner, swivel head. $800/1200

Lot #2 (Sale Order 2 of 70)

Bisque swivel head on kid-lined bisque shoulderplate, brown glass inset eyes, closed mouth, brunette human hair wig, kid pin-jointed body with bisque lower arms and hands, nicely costumed. Marks: 14. Generally excellent. Kestner, circa 1885.

18" Sonneberg bisque closed mouth doll,serene expression, rare original wooden body. $1400/1800

Lot #3 (Sale Order 3 of 70)

Bisque socket head with solid dome and flat-cut neck socket, blue glass inset eyes, closed mouth, brunette human hair, original ball-jointed wooden bebe body with throat dowel which accommodates to flat-cut bisque neck, straight wrists, antique undergarments. Generally excellent, original body finish albeit scuffed, left thumb chipped off, ankles reglued. Sonneberg, attributed to Grossman, circa 1880. Very rare model with distinctive neck cut, original rare body, and, finally, an exquisite expression.

20" German paper mache lady doll with rare "beehive" sculpted coiffure. $900/1300

Lot #4 (Sale Order 4 of 70)

Paper mache shoulderhead of lady with very elongated strong throat, sculpted black hair with wide pouf curls at the side and arrangement at the crown known as "beehive" arrangement, painted large blue eyes, slender kid body with wooden limbs, original (very frail) costume. Good condition, original finish, albeit dusty, nose tip rub, few light lines on shoulderplate, left shoe tip missing. Germany, circa 1840, rare model with superb coiffure.

16" French porcelain poupee by Leontine Rohmer with original deposed Rohmer body. $2800/3600

Lot #5 (Sale Order 5 of 70)

Porcelain swivel head on porcelain shoulderplate, painted facial features, large blue eyes, rare painted upper lashes, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid body with sitting pull-strings in front torso, ball-knee joints, porcelain arms to above the elbows. Generally excellent, very faint hairline below left ear, some repairs to kid body. Leontine Rohmer, circa 1857, rare features include swivel head with original stringing pin attachment at crown, porcelain hands with beautifully sculpted fingers, fine antique costume.

21" Rare German bisque flapper girl, model 400, Marseille, original body, closed mouth. $500/800

Lot #6 (Sale Order 6 of 70)

Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, closed mouth with primly set lips, brunette human hair flapper style wig, composition and wooden ball jointed flapper style body with slender limbs, antique costume. Marks: Armand Marseille Germany 400 A 6 1/2 M . Generally excellent. Marseille, rare model, circa 1920.

9" Rare German bisque lady with wonderful expression, costume. $500/750

Lot #7 (Sale Order 7 of 70)

Bisque socket head, small blue glass inset eyes, painted features, aquiline nose, slightly-parted lips with tiny teeth, brunette mohair wig, paper mache body with shoulder and hip jointing, painted ankle boots, antique costume. Marks: 7??? (partly legible model number) 5/0. Generally excellent. Gebruder Heubach, circa 1915, rare model with unusually fine detail of modeling on such a tiny doll.

24" French bisque lady doll by Emile Jumeau, tete model, unique shapely lady body. $2600/3200

Lot #8 (Sale Order 8 of 70)

Bisque socket head, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, closed mouth, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden lady body with shapely torso, jointing at shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips and knees. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 11 (head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Bisque excellent, body has repainting on limbs. Emile Jumeau, circa 1886, rare body style, lovely creamy bisque and deep eyes.

15" Rare German bisque lady doll by Simon and Halbig with twill over wooden body. $1100/1500

Lot #9 (Sale Order 9 of 70)

Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass inset eyes, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, pierced ears, original body of stretched-twill over wooden dowel-articulated body, bisque forearms, antique costume, undergarments, shoes. Generally excellent. Germany, Simon and Halbig, circa 1875, rare model with unique body for this model only, beautiful bisque hands.

13" Rare glass-eyed variation of German bisque character, 141, Hertel and Schwab. $1100/1400

Lot #10 (Sale Order 10 of 70)

Bisque socket head, small blue glass sleep eyes, closed mouth, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing, wearing wonderful navy blue sailor costume and cap, saddle shoes. Marks: 141 3. Hertel and Schwab, circa 1912, rare glass-eyed version with wonderful bisque, expression, original toddler body with original finish.

22" French bisque smiling character "Caprice", by Lanternier. $700/900

Lot #11 (Sale Order 11 of 70)

Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, closed mouth in wide smile and with sculpted teeth, impressed dimples, brunette human hair, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, antique costume. Generally excellent, original body with very nice original finish. Marks: Depose Fabrication Francaise Caprice Nio.10 Gilette(?) A.L. & C. Limoges. French, Lanternier from the rare art character movement of the 1910s.

14" Rare German bisque character, 118/A, by Kammer and Reinhardt. $500/800

Lot #12 (Sale Order 12 of 70)

Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, open mouth, two porcelain upper teeth, impressed dimples in cheeks and chin, brunette human hair, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing, nicely costumed. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 118/A 32. Generally excellent, original body with light touch up. Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912, a rare model from their art character series with wonderful sculpting.

21" German pouty-faced character boy, type VIII, by Kathe Kruse. $800/1200

Lot #13 (Sale Order 13 of 70)

Swivel head with painted complexion and brown shaded eyes, closed mouth with pouty expression, blonde side-parted human hair, cloth body with stitch-jointing at shoulders, disc jointing at hips, nicely costumed. Good condition, some discoloration on limbs. Faint markings on feet. Germany, Kathe Kruse, circa 1940.

4" German all-bisque Bye-lo Baby in woven miniature carriage. $300/500

Lot #14 (Sale Order 14 of 70)

All-bisque baby with painted brown hair and facial features, jointed bisque arms and legs, lavish baby gown. The doll is presented in a miniature carriage with woven lattice side, leatherette sun shade, metal spoked wheels. Generally excellent. Germany, Bye-lo baby, circa 1925.

Beautiful 28" French bisque bebe, Series C, by Jules Steiner with original body. $3500/4500

Lot #15 (Sale Order 15 of 70)

Bisque socket head with very plump round face, large blue glass inset eyes, closed mouth, pierced ears, brunette human hair over Steiner pate, Steiner composition fully-jointed body, beautiful antique lace and silk dress. Marks: Sie C. 6. Excellent condition, fine original body and body finish. Jules Steiner, circa 1882, rare model with especially beautiful pale bisque with enhancing rose blushing on eye lids and cheeks.

10" German paper mache lady doll known as "milliner's model", original costume. $400/500

Lot #16 (Sale Order 16 of 70)

Paper mache shoulderhead with sculpted black hair in long curls tumbling onto shoulder, painted features, slender kid body, wooden lower limbs, wearing original gown and undergarments. Good condition, original finish with some typical rubs. Germany, circa 1850.

17" French bisque closed mouth bebe by Denamur with original body. $1600/1800

Lot #17 (Sale Order 17 of 70)

Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, closed mouth, pierced ears, brunette human hair, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Marks: E.D. Excellent condition, there is an original brush-paint horizontal line on forehead. French, Denamur, circa 1890, very fine original body and body finish.

Rare 12" German brown-complexioned child doll known as "A.T. Kestner". $1800/2300

Lot #18 (Sale Order 18 of 70)

Bisque socket head with brown "cafe-au-lait" complexion, brown glass inset eyes, closed mouth black fleecy wig, brown complexion and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, antique dress, shoes, undergarments. Marks: 7. Generally excellent, original body and body finish in especially nice condition. Germany, circa 1882, the model is known as "A.T. Kestner" in reference to its resemblance to the French A,.T. bebe.

23" German porcelain lady doll with elaborate coiffure and royal costume. $600/900

Lot #19 (Sale Order 19 of 70)

Porcelain shoulderhead with elongated throat, black sculpted hair loosely waved from her face in chignon at the nape of neck, painted features, muslin stitch-shaped body, and arms, wearing beautiful ivory satin gown with metallic gilt accents and long purple train with embroidered gilt bees. Generally excellent. Germany, circa 1870.

Two petite 19th century French woven hats known as "A Deux Bonjours". $400/500

Lot #20 (Sale Order 20 of 70)

Each for use with poupee about 15"-17". Each is of woven straw with distinctive upturned edge at both front and back, and decorated with velvet and silk banding. The hats were designed to be flattering both coming and going, thus being known as "A deux bonjours" (two hello's). Excellent condition, few red fabric wears on one. Circa 1870.

9" Pair,Rare German bisque Asian couple, double nodding movements of head and hands. $600/900

Lot #21 (Sale Order 21 of 70)

Each is all-bisque, depicting an Asian man and woman, each seated at a piano, having nodding heads and nodding hands which lend a realistic impression of hands moving across the keys while their head moves in time to the music. Excellent detail of decorated and gilt accented costumes. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1885.

12" German party marotte with original silk-costumed jester, whistle tip handle. $500/700

Lot #22 (Sale Order 22 of 70)

The festive party marotte has a bisque head with blue glass eyes, blonde wig, ball-shaped music box torso which, when twirled, creates a merry tune. With wooden handle having whistle top, and costumes in blue and ivory silk with braid and pom pom trim. Generally excellent. Germany, circa 1890.

Very dear 10" Sonneberg bisque closed mouth child doll, model 137, by mystery maker. $800/1100

Lot #23 (Sale Order 23 of 70)

Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, brown glass inset eyes, closed mouth, pierced ears, (new) blonde human hair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body, pretty antique dress. Generally excellent. Marks: 137. 1. Sonneberg, circa 1885, especially sweet model in appealing petite size.

12" German bisque "Jubilee Googly", model 165, by Hertel and Schwab. $1200/1400

Lot #24 (Sale Order 24 of 70)

Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep and side-glancing "googly" eyes, closed mouth with smiling expression, blonde mohair wig, composition toddler body with jointing at shoulders, elbows and hips, costume (frail). Marks: 165-1. Generally excellent, body scuffed. Hertel and Schwab, circa 1916, their "Jubilee Googly" model. Rare doll especially in this petite size, wonderful quality of bisque, original wig.

14" Rare German bisque flapper lady, model 401, Marseille, distinctive original body. $1400/1800

Lot #25 (Sale Order 25 of 70)

Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, closed mouth, original brunette mohair wig in bobbed flapper style, composition and wooden flapper style body with shapely torso, elongated slender arms and legs. Marks: Armand Marseille Germany 401 A 5/0 M. Generally excellent. Marseille, circa 1915, rare model with wonderful quality of bisque, original wig, body, and body finish.

32" German bisque child,164, by Kestner with original signed Excelsior body. $400/600

Lot #26 (Sale Order 26 of 70)

Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, open mouth, four teeth, brunette human hair, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Marks: N made in Germany 17 164 (head) Excelsior (body). Excellent condition, original body and body finish. Kestner, circa 1900.

18" German bisque child, 1079, by Simon and Halbig with beautiful body and original wig. $400/500

Lot #27 (Sale Order 27 of 70)

Bisque socket head, blue glass eyes, open mouth, four teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique undergarments. Marks: SH 1079 dep 7. Generally excellent. Simon and Halbig, circa 1900, beautifully-preserved original body and wig on the pretty dolly-face model.

19" French bisque character "Favorite" by Lanternier with wide-eyed expression. $800/1100

Lot #28 (Sale Order 28 of 70)

Bisque socket head, very large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, slightly-parted lips, painted teeth, brunette mohair wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, pretty antique costume. Marks: Depose Fabrication Francaise Favorite No. 5 Ed. Tasson A.L. & Co Limoges. Generally excellent. Lanternier, circa 1912.

18" French bisque poupee with cobalt blue eyes and rare wooden articulated body. $2400/2800

Lot #29 (Sale Order 29 of 70)

Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, cobalt blue inset glass eyes, closed mouth brunette human hair wig over cork pate, unpierced ears, all-wooden body with dowel-jointing at shoulders and elbows and unique jointing of hips and knees. Generally excellent, there is a very tiny chip at left upper eye rim. French, circa 1865, rare style of wooden body and wonderful face with detailed plump chin.

German bisque lady doll, 1159, by Simon and Halbig with original French lady body. $1100/1400

Lot #30 (Sale Order 30 of 70)

Bisque socket head, brown glass inset eyes, real lashes, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, French composition and wooden lady body with elongated shapely torso, jointing at shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips and knees. Marks: 1159 Germany Simon & Halbig S&H 10 (head) Bebe Jumeau Diplome d'Honneur (body label). Generally condition. The doll was presented by Jumeau/SFBJ with original bisque head by Simon and Halbig, circa 1900, with beautiful bisque, and fine original signed body with original finish.

German composition lady with elaborate original costume. $300/400

Lot #31 (Sale Order 31 of 70)

Composition shoulderhead of lady, painted blue eyes, closed mouth, blonde wig in long braids, cloth stitch-jointed body, composition hands. Wearing wonderful black silk costume with embroidered details and gold and crystal appliques, head dress. Generally excellent. Germany, circa 1925.

17" German bisque child doll, rare markings, model 209, original body, costume and wig. $400/500

Lot #32 (Sale Order 32 of 70)

Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume (some spotting) appears factory original. Marks: 209-8 Germany. Generally excellent. Germany, circa 1910, maker uncertain, the facial model and stylizing incision of model number appears to be similar to Handwerck markings (such as 109 model), but his model is a rare mystery.

31" Continental wooden mannequin doll with dowel jointing and ball-swivel waist. $600/800

Lot #33 (Sale Order 33 of 70)

All wooden doll with defined sculpting of face, dowel jointing at shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips knees and ankles, ball-swivel waist, musculature identification of upper torso. Very good condition, uncertain if impasto added detail of hair is original. Rare large size, the classic mannequin was the inspiration for the deposed body of the Bru wooden bodied poupee.

10" Rare German bisque glass-eyed 100 model by Kammer and Reinhardt. $800/1000

Lot #34 (Sale Order 34 of 70)

Bisque socket head, tiny brown glass eyes, closed mouth with whimsical smile, brunette mohair wig, composition bent limb baby body, wearing nice antique costume. Marks: 28. Generally excellent, original body and body finish. Kammer and Reinhardt, the very rare glass-eyed variation of their signature 100 model, circa 1912, has outstanding modeling.

12" German bisque three-faced doll by Carl Bergner, original body and antique costume. $800/1200

Lot #35 (Sale Order 35 of 70)

Bisque socket head with three alternate face moods which can be revealed by turning the knob at the top of the head, original carton hood and shoulderplate, original body with working "mama" crier, antique costume. Marks: C.B. (shoulderplate). Excellent condition. Germany, Carl Bergner, circa 1892.

11" German bisque character, 251, by Marseille, wonderful expression, tiny tongue tip. $400/500

Lot #36 (Sale Order 36 of 70)

Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, very chubby face and double chin, flocked hair, composition baby body, velvet costume. Marks: 251 GN Germany A 3/0 M DRGM 248. Excellent condition, original body and body finish. Marseille, circa 1917.

17" French bisque Bebe Bru, size 5, with original signed shoes, $7500/10000

Lot #37 (Sale Order 37 of 70)

Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, beautiful deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, closed mouth, pierced ears, blonde lambswool wig over cork pate, modeled bosom and shoulderblades, original Bru bebe kid body, bisque forearms, antique costume included. Marks: (circle dot) Bru Jne 5. Bisque is excellent with paint rub on nose, body is original albeit patched, hands are original albeit with some restoration. French, Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1878, included with the doll are her original (worn) leather shoes signed Bru Jne Paris 5.

24" German bisque doll with blonde sculpted hair known as "Alice in Wonderland". $500/$700

Lot #38 (Sale Order 38 of 70)

Bisque shoulderhead with very pale complexion, blonde sculpted hair waved behind her ears into uniform short curls and held by a black painted hair band, painted blue eyes, closed mouth, muslin stitch-jointed body, kid lower arms. antique undergarments. Generally excellent. Germany, circa 1865, the model is known as "Alice in Wonderland" in reference to hair style which is similar to the hair style in the illustrations by Sir John Tenniel's for Lewis Carroll's 1865 edition of Alice in Wonderland.

18" German bisque lady doll, 1159, as flapper by Simon and Halbig, rare body. $800/1100

Lot #39 (Sale Order 39 of 70)

Bisque socket head. blue glass sleep eyes, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, brunette mohair wig, composition flapper style body with slender elongated torso and limbs, leg jointing above the knee, feet posed for high heels, great silk costume. Marks: 1159 Simon & Halbig 7 1/2. Generally excellent. Simon and Halbig, circa 1910, rare body style.

11" German amber tinted bisque Asian child, 1329, by Simon and Halbig. $700/950

Lot #40 (Sale Order 40 of 70)

Bisque socket head, amber tinted complexion, brown glass sleep eyes, open mouth, four tiny teeth, pierced ears, amber tinted composition and wooden ball-jointed body, costumed. Marks: 1329 Simon & Halbig Germany S&H 2. Generally excellent. Circa 1895, rare petite version of the beloved model.

German bisque portrait of Asian child, 1329, by Simon and Halbig. $600/950

Lot #41 (Sale Order 41 of 70)

Amber tinted bisque socket head, brown glass inset eyes, open mouth, four tiny teeth, pierced ears, brunette human hair, amber tinted composition and wooden fully jointed body, (frail) antique costume. Marks: 1329 Germany Simon & Halbig 4. Generally excellent. Simon and Halbig, circa 1895.

16" German bisque character "Hilda" by Kestner with rare toddler body. $1200/1500

Lot #42 (Sale Order 42 of 70)

Solid domed bisque socket head, blonde painted curls, brown glass sleep eyes, open mouth with outlined lips, two porcelain upper teeth, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing, antique costume. Marks: Hilda c. JDK Jr.ges gesch N 1070 11 made in Germany. Generally excellent, beautiful bisque and painting, original toddler body with original finish.

10" German bisque fashionable lady of the Edwardian era in petite size. $400/600

Lot #43 (Sale Order 43 of 70)

Bisque shoulderhead, black glass inset eyes, closed mouth with stern expression, brunette mohair, muslin body, bisque lower limbs, painted black heeled ankle boots, Edwardian fashionable lady costume and bonnet. Marks: 0/5. Generally excellent. Germany, circa 1915.

19" French Bisque Bebe, Figure A, by Jules Steiner with Original Signed Body. $2400/3200

Lot #44 (Sale Order 44 of 70)

Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, closed mouth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate, French composition fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Generally excellent. Marks: J. Steiner Bte SGDG Paris Fre A11 (head) (original Steiner paper label on torso). Jules Steiner, circa 1890, an especially beautiful bebe with finest bisque and painting, original wig and pate, original body and body finish.

11" French bisque bebe, 1907, in the Bleuette genre with Bleuette costumes. $500/700

Lot #45 (Sale Order 45 of 70)

Bisque socket head, brown glass inset eyes, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig, French composition and wooden fully jointed body, Marks: 1907 2 (head) 2 (impressed on torso and foot). Generally excellent, original body and body finish except some minor flaking on knee joints. French, SFBJ, circa 1910, in the Bleuette genre. Also included are four Bleuette costumes and a pair of shoes.

10" German bisque googly, Demalcol, with wonderful impish expression. $500/600

Lot #46 (Sale Order 46 of 70)

Bisque socket head, blue glass side-glancing googly eyes, closed mouth with impish expression, blonde mohair wig, composition toddler body jointed at shoulders and hips, antique costume. Marks: Demalcol 5/0 Germany. Generally excellent. Germany, circa 1920.

13" German bisque painted eye art character, 131, by Hertel and Schwab. $600/900

Lot #47 (Sale Order 47 of 70)

Solid domed bisque socket head, painted blonde boyish hair, painted intaglio blue eyes, closed mouth, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, wearing Tyrolean costume. Marks: 131 1. Generally excellent, original body finish except some touch-up on hands. Hertel and Schwab, circa 1910.

17" German brown-complexioned bisque character, 126, by Kammer and Reinhardt $500/750

Lot #48 (Sale Order 48 of 70)

Bisque socket head with rich brown complexion, brown glass sleep eyes, open mouth, tongue, caracul fleecy wig, composition brown-complexioned baby body, antique costume. Marks: Simon & Halbig 126 42. Generally excellent. Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1915.

14" Sonneberg bisque closed mouth doll with original body. $400/500

Lot #49 (Sale Order 49 of 70)

Solid domed bisque socket head, blue glass inset eyes, closed mouth with downcast pouting lips, brunette mohair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body, costume. Marks: 5. Generally excellent. Sonneberg, circa 1890, mystery maker.

Petite 14" French bisque Bebe Steiner with wire lever sleep eyes. $1200/1500

Lot #50 (Sale Order 50 of 70)

Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes which operate from lever at the back of head, closed mouth, pierced ears, brunette human hair over cork pate, Steiner body with jointing at shoulders, elbows and hips, antique costume. Marks: J. Steiner Bte SGDG Paris Fre A 7. Bisque excellent, eyes original, body original albeit very scuffed, one finger missing. Jules Steiner, circa 1886.

23" German earthenware character doll "Gladdie" with original label. $800/1000

Lot #51 (Sale Order 51 of 70)

Earthenware head with flanged neck, light brown sculpted hair in tousled manner, small brown glass eyes, closed mouth with wide beaming smile, row of teeth, cloth torso, composition jointed arms, wearing original nylon dress, undergarments. Marks: Gladdie Copry. by Helen W. Jensen Germany. Generally excellent. Circa 1925, rare larger size and with original paper label with photograph of Gladdie, and with blue ribbon award.

20" German bisque bebe "Dep" with pretty costume. $300/400

Lot #52 (Sale Order 52 of 70)

Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, brushstroked brows, open mouth, four teeth, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, pretty costume. Marks: Dep 8. Generally excellent. Simon and Halbig, circa 1900, this model of bisque head was made by that firm for the French market, and, in some instances such as this example, appeared on German bodies.

3"-5" Trio of German porcelain half dolls. $300/500

Lot #53 (Sale Order 53 of 70)

Including two models with Dressel and Kister blue stamp, each being a nude waist-up woman with elegantly extended arms, grey sculpted hair, the larger with a purple plume and holding a letter; and the smaller with purple bonnet and holding a rose. Along with another lady with grey sculpted hair having maroon hair bands and wearing a purple and white bodice, holding fan. Generally excellent. Germany, circa 1910.

2" - 5" Three German porcelain half dolls by Dressel and Kister. $250/350

Lot #54 (Sale Order 54 of 70)

Each is waist up porcelain figure of nude woman with arms extended in elegant manner and with sculpted hair with floral appliques or cap. Each has blue Dressel and Kister stamp. Excellent condition. Germany, Dressel and Kister, circa 1910.

4" German porcelain half doll with blue bonnet by Dressel & Kister. $200/300

Lot #55 (Sale Order 55 of 70)

Waist up porcelain figure of woman with extended arms, her head inclined to the side and adorned by a wide-brimmed blue bonnet set jauntily to the side of her hair, and decorated with a blue band and bow. With blue Dressel and Kister stamp. Excellent condition. Circa 1910.

5" German porcelain half doll in the Art Deco manner. $200/300

Lot #56 (Sale Order 56 of 70)

Porcelain waist-up figure of adult woman in lean stylish manner, with fitted cloche cap and matching blouse with stand-up collar and cuffs. Generally excellent. Germany, 1920s.

15" German bisque character, 99, by Konig and Warnecke, great expression! $400/600

Lot #57 (Sale Order 57 of 70)

Bisque socket head, large blue glass sleep eyes, very wide open mouth, two porcelain upper teeth, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, nicely costumed. Marks: 36 made in Germany 99/6. Generally excellent. Konig and Warnecke, circa 1915.

17" French brown-complexioned bisque bebe by Rabery and Delphieu. $1200/1500

Lot #58 (Sale Order 58 of 70)

Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight eyes, closed mouth, pierced ears, brunette human hair over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with brown complexion, antique costume. Marks: 2/0 R.D. Generally excellent except rub on nose tip and left cheek, original body and body finish except wear on hands. Rabery and Delphieu, circa 1890.

14" Japanese paper mache Ichimatsu doll with wonderful original costume. $400/600

Lot #59 (Sale Order 59 of 70)

Paper mache head with gofun finish, inset enamel eyes, black human hair, original body. Excellent all original condition. Japanese, the play doll known as Ichimatsu, circa 1920, the little doll is in superb original condition with outstanding original multi-layered costume.

3 1/2" - 6 1/2" Family of German all-bisque Kewpies. $500/700

Lot #60 (Sale Order 60 of 70)

Each is all bisque with classic Kewpie features of top knot, blue wings, side-glancing googly eyes, and includes pair of Kewpie Huggers and five standing Kewpies in graduated sizes, each with jointed arms. Excellent condition, few need restringing. Germany, designed by Rose O'Neill, circa 1915, a delightful collection.

7"h. English doll-sized walnut chest of drawers. $300/400

Lot #61 (Sale Order 61 of 70)

The four drawer chest with slightly curved front drawers has beveled edge top and wooden knobs. Excellent condition. English, mid-1800s.

Three provocative German all-bisque "naughty nudie" figurines. $200/400

Lot #62 (Sale Order 62 of 70)

Each is all bisque depicting a voluptuous adult lady posed provocatively. Germany, circa 1890. Excellent condition.

19" Wooden lady doll with cage skirt. $300/500

Lot #63 (Sale Order 63 of 70)

Carved wooden doll with shapely torso, deeply-carved hair with coiled chignon at back of head, painted features, dowel-jointing at shoulders and elbows, cage skirt. Structurally excellent, some retouch on face. Age of the doll is uncertain.

16" German bisque closed mouth pouting character, 169, by Kley and Hahn. $400/600

Lot #64 (Sale Order 64 of 70)

Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, closed mouth with downcast pouting expression, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden fully-jointed toddler body, nicely costumed. Marks: K&H (in banner) 169-6. Generally excellent, original body and body finish. Kley and Hahn, circa 1912.

17" German bisque lady with black sculpted hair, sculpted bodice, blue hair bow. $400/500

Lot #65 (Sale Order 65 of 70)

Bisque shoulderhead of adult lady with black sculpted curly hair held by braids at back of head and with a blue sculpted hair bow, painted blue eyes, closed mouth with smiling expression, sculpted detail of bodice, old muslin stitch-jointed body, kid arms, (frail) antique costume. Generally excellent. Germany, circa 1874, rare coiffure, hair bow, bodice.

17" German porcelain lady doll with gilt-accented modeled snood. $300/400

Lot #66 (Sale Order 66 of 70)

Porcelain shoulderhead, black sculpted hair waved from face and captured under a gilt accented modeled snood, painted blue eyes, new muslin torso and porcelain limbs, green silk dress. Generally excellent. Germany, circa 1870.

Five 4" amusing German bisque figurines depicting scenes of children on chamberpots $300/400

Lot #67 (Sale Order 67 of 70)

Each is all bisque and includes single figures, double figures, and even a very rare triple figure of three children sharing a chamber pot. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1890.

7 1/2" German brown-complexioned bisque doll, Hanna, by Schoneau and Hoffmeister. $200/400

Lot #68 (Sale Order 68 of 70)

Light brown-complexioned bisque socket head, dark brown sleep eyes, open mouth, two little teeth, black mohair wig, brown composition toddler body. Marks: S (pb in star) h Hanna 7/0. Generally excellent, Schoneau and Hoffmeister, circa 1920, the doll wears factory original South Seas costume.

16" Rare German bisque character, 235, by Kestner with original kid body. $600/800

Lot #69 (Sale Order 69 of 70)

Bisque shoulderhead, brown glass sleep eyes, open mouth, two lower teeth, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, chubby kid torso and upper lips, pin jointing, composition lower arms and legs. Marks: JDK 235 made in Germany (head) Kestner (crown and steamer paper label on chest). Excellent condition. Kestner, circa 1912, very rare model with unique body for this model only, original wig, pate, label, sturdy body.

6" Pair German bisque closed mouth child dolls in original Dutch costumes, in original box. $300/500

Lot #70 (Sale Order 70 of 70)

Each has bisque socket head, blue glass eyes, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, five piece composition body, each wearing factory original Dutch costume with wonderful detail and still tied into original box. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1900.


Rendezvous: Wednesday Night at the Auction
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Rendezvous: Wednesday Night at the Auction
by Theriault's Wed, Jan 31, 2018 7:00 PM Eastern Antique Dolls and Playthings. (onsite, absentee, telephone & internet bids) Location: Theriault’s headquarters in Annapolis, Maryland.