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11" French bisque poupee by Gaultier in charming petite size. $800/1000

Lot #1 (Sale Order 1 of 70)

Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, kid poupee body with (not original) bisque lower arms, pretty silk costume. Marks: 3/0 (head and shoulders) F.G. (shoulders). Generally excellent. French, Gaultier, circa 1880.

20" Sonneberg bisque child doll for the French market. $500/700

Lot #2 (Sale Order 2 of 70)

Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, slightly-parted lips, four porcelain teeth, dimpled chin, pierced ears, brunette human hair, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, wearing pretty burgundy silk and velvet dress with lace trim. Generally excellent. Marks: 9. Sonneberg, for the French market, circa 1890.

11" German all-bisque doll, model 150, by Kestner, rare large size. $500/800

Lot #3 (Sale Order 3 of 70)

All-bisque doll with one-piece head and torso, brown glass sleep eyes, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs, knee-high blue ribbed painted stockings, black one-strap shoes. Marks: 150.5 (head, arms, and legs). Excellent condition. Kestner, circa 1915.

10" German bisque googly, 323, by Marseille with toddler body. $500/700

Lot #4 (Sale Order 4 of 70)

Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep and side-glancing googly eyes, closed mouth with impish smile, impressed dimples, blonde mohair wig, composition toddler body with jointing at shoulders and hips, antique costume. Generally excellent. Marks: Germany 323 A 5/0 M. Marseille, circa 1920.

German bisque lady doll, model 162, by Kestner with lady-shaped body. $1100/1300

Lot #5 (Sale Order 5 of 70)

Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, dimpled chin and philtrum, blonde mohair wig in original up-swept coiffure, composition and wooden ball-jointed lady with shapely bosom and tiny waist, slender limbs, wearing antique undergarments. Marks: D made in Germany 8 162. Generally excellent. Germany, Kestner, circa 1910, especially beautiful bisque and painting, original wig, original body and body finish.

16" German bisque lady doll, 1159, by Simon and Halbig with lady-modeled body. $800/1200

Lot #6 (Sale Order 6 of 70)

Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body with lady body modeling, shapely bosom and waist, nicely costumed. Marks: 1159 Simon & Halbig S&H 5. Generally excellent. Simon and Halbig, circa 1900.

12" German bisque art character "Marie" by K*R, beautiful original costume and shoes. $600/900

Lot #7 (Sale Order 7 of 70)

Bisque socket head, painted facial features, blue eyes, closed mouth with pouting expression, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Extensive wig pulls at back of head, original body and body finish. Marks: K*R 30 101. Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1910, the model "Marie" from the firm's art character series, wearing very beautiful original antique dress, undergarments, socks, and kid shoes.

22" Rare German porcelain lady doll with sleep eyes and gentle smile. $900/1200

Lot #8 (Sale Order 8 of 70)

Porcelain shoulderhead with cut pate, blue glass sleep eyes, plump face, closed mouth with upturned lip corners in slight smile, auburn mohair wig, muslin stitch-jointed body, porcelain hands, antique costume. Generally excellent. Germany, circa 1860.

14" German bisque flapper lady, model 1469, by Simon & Halbig. $900/1300

Lot #9 (Sale Order 9 of 70)

Bisque socket head with heart-shaped face, blue glass sleep eyes, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden body with elongated slender torso and limbs, feet posed for high heels. Marks: 1469 Simon & Halbig 2 (head). Generally excellent, small paint rub at crown rim. Simon and Halbig, circa 1915.

20" Rare German porcelain doll with glass eyes and wig, antique costume. $1200/1500

Lot #10 (Sale Order 10 of 70)

Solid domed porcelain shoulderhead with lightly-tinted complexion, blue glass eyes, painted features, closed mouth with center accent line, brunette mohair wig, kid body with stitch-jointing, porcelain lower arms, wearing very fine antique gown and bonnet, undergarments. Very good, very fine restoration at lower left eye rim is imperceptible except to touch, upper kid body is reinforced. Germany, circa 1865.

French bisque Bebe Jumeau with original chemise and signed Jumeau body and shoes. $1200/1500

Lot #11 (Sale Order 11 of 70)

Bisque socket head, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, beautifully-painted lashes and brows, slightly-parted lips, row of porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, wearing original store muslin chemise with lavish lace trim, undergarments, leather Jumeau shoes incised "Paris Depose 9" with bee symbol, and with brooch from which is suspended a tiny wallet-shaped portfolio of antique sepia photos of London scenes. Marks: 9 (head) Bebe Jumeau Diplome d'honneur (label on body). Generally excellent. Jumeau, circa 1895.

18" French bisque bebe by Rabery and Delphieu with rare double row of teeth. $1200/1500

Lot #12 (Sale Order 12 of 70)

Bisque socket head, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, slightly-parted lips with double row of square-cut teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, antique costume. Marks: R. 0 D. Generally excellent. Rabery and Delphieu, circa 1888, rare model.

12"l. German paper mache team of horses on pull-toy wooden base. $400/500

Lot #13 (Sale Order 13 of 70)

Posed upon a wooden base with cast iron spoked wheels is a pair of prancing paper mache spotted horses with original painted manes and faces, leather harnesses. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1890.

39 "La Poupee Pochette" in original envelopes. $300/500

Lot #14 (Sale Order 14 of 70)

Thirty-nine envelopes titled "La Poupee Pochette" contain a pattern for petite bebe along with a descriptive sheet for each; an illustration of the design is featured on the cover. French, Publications Francois Tedesco, 1920s.

6" French all-bisque mignonette with black ankle boots. $600/900

Lot #15 (Sale Order 15 of 70)

Solid domed bisque swivel head on bisque torso, cobalt blue glass enamel inset eyes, closed mouth with pertly-shaped lips, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted black ankle boots, antique silk costume. Marks: 0. Generally excellent. French, circa 1882, especially expressive features.

Six 7" Sonneberg bisque dolls with closed mouth, wooden body, in nun habits. $500/800

Lot #16 (Sale Order 16 of 70)

Each has solid domed bisque head with flat-cut neck socket, glass inset eyes, closed mouth, wooden body with jointing at shoulders, hips and knees, painted shoes, wearing antique nun's habit. Overall very good, three have revisions to the legs allowing seated position. Sonneberg, circa 1885.

28" German bisque child, 109, by Handwerck, beautiful original wig and folklore costume. $500/700

Lot #17 (Sale Order 17 of 70)

Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, wearing antique folklore costume. Marks: H.H. 4 1/2 109/13 (head) Heinrich Handwerck Germany (body. Generally excellent, original body and body finish. Handwerck, circa 1910, very beautiful elongated wig with soft curls.

10" Rare French Bisque Character, 272, by SFBJ. $400/600

Lot #18 (Sale Order 18 of 70)

Solid domed bisque head with flanged neck, blue glass sleep eyes, painted facial features, open mouth, tongue tip, lightly-tinted baby hair and brows, original peach muslin body composition hands, antique costume and bib. Generally excellent. Marks 4 Paris 272 Unis France 71 149. French, circa 1920.

Three 8" American wooden clowns by Schoenhut. $300/500

Lot #19 (Sale Order 19 of 70)

Each is all-wooden with painted white complexion and clown features, wooden cap (two with cloth covers), articulated wooden body, and each wearing original clown costume. Good condition, some retouch. Schoenhut, circa 1910.

14" German brown-complexioned bisque doll by Kammer and Reinhardt. $500/700

Lot #20 (Sale Order 20 of 70)

Bisque socket head with brown complexion, brown glass sleep eyes, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, black mohair wig, brown composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Marks: Halbig K*R 34. Generally excellent. Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1910, original body and body finish.

12" Petite French Bisque Bebe Jumeau in antique costume. $1200/1600

Lot #21 (Sale Order 21 of 70)

Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted facial features, slightly-parted accented lips, tiny porcelain teeth, pierced ears, auburn mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Tete Jumeau (red stamp). Emile Jumeau,circa 1895, unusual characterization on the wide-eyed child with beautiful eyes, original body and body finish, antique costume.

18" German bisque character known as "Baby Jean" by Kestner. $500/800

Lot #22 (Sale Order 22 of 70)

Solid domed bisque socket head, blonde painted baby hair, brown glass sleep eyes, open mouth, two porcelain upper teeth, tongue, composition baby body, antique costume. Marks: JDK made in Germany 13 (head) Made in Germany (body). Generally excellent, original body and body finish, especially fine quality of bisque. Kestner, circa 1915.

18" Black complexioned earthenware character baby with sculpted hair. $200/300

Lot #23 (Sale Order 23 of 70)

Earthenware head with sculpted short fleecy hair, brown glass eyes, mohair lashes, open mouth, two teeth, pierced ears, composition brown-complexioned baby body, nicely costumed. Generally excellent. 1930s.

14" French bisque poupee by Emile Jumeau with beautiful gentle expression. $1400/1800

Lot #24 (Sale Order 24 of 70)

Bisque swivel head on bisque shoulderplate, blue glass spiral-threaded eyes, closed mouth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid poupee body with gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees, antique (frail) silk gown, undergarments, leather boots. Marks: 1. Generally excellent. Jumeau, circa 1878, an especially lovely face with gentle expression.

17" German cloth character by Kathe Kruse, Series I, in great costume. $1100/1500

Lot #25 (Sale Order 25 of 70)

All-cloth doll with pressed and oil painted facial features and short brown hair brushed onto the forehead, shaded blue eyes, closed mouth, stitch-jointed arms, separately-stitched thumbs, disc-jointed hips, wearing vintage grey flannel uniform with red edging, belt, boots. Marks: 1693 (right foot) 41133 (left foot). Very good condition, some touch-up to original complexion, limbs dusty, hands worn. Germany, Kathe Kruse, circa 1915.

18" Italian felt character with wistful expression, original costume, by Lenci. $900/1200

Lot #26 (Sale Order 26 of 70)

Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, brown side-glancing eyes, closed mouth, light brown mohair wig, stitch-jointed arms, disc-jointed legs, wearing original felt costume with diamond-patterned inserts on the teal blue vest, matching rompers and cap, teal blue shoes. Very good, some fading of costume. Italian, Lenci, circa 1930.

21" Rare German bisque character "Erika", model 1489, by Simon and Halbig. $900/1200

Lot #27 (Sale Order 27 of 70)

Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, open mouth, deeply impressed sculpting of laughter lines and dimples, brunette human hair, French composition and wooden toddler body, nicely costumed. Marks: Erika 1489 Simon & Halbig 12. Bisque excellent, teeth missing, body is appropriately sized but is not original, one finger missing. Simon and Halbig, rare Erika model, circa 1912.

14" German cloth character, Type IX, by Kathe Kruse. $600/800

Lot #28 (Sale Order 28 of 70)

All-cloth doll with oil painted facial features, brown eyes, side-parted human hair, stitch-jointed shoulders, disc-jointed hips, nicely costumed including original onesie. Marks: 736. Very good, re-varnish of complexion. Germany, Kathe Kruse, Type IX, Deutsches Kind, circa 1935.

17" French bisque brown-eyed E.J. bebe by Jumeau, original signed body and shoes. $2500/3200

Lot #29 (Sale Order 29 of 70)

Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, lushly-painted lashes and brows, rose eye shadow, closed mouth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, antique costume including beaded cap and leather shoes signed E.Jumeau Med d'Or Paris. Marks: Depose E 7 J (head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Generally excellent, very fine tiny restoration on lower left eye rim. Emile Jumeau, circa 1884, original body and body finish, signed shoes.

18" German bisque child, model 171, by Kestner marketed as "Daisy". $600/800

Lot #30 (Sale Order 30 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. Marks: 6 1/2 made in Germany 171 19 (head) Germany (body). Generally excellent, original body and body finish. Kestner, circa 1910, the doll was offered as a premium by Ladies Home Journal at that time, included are four reprints of the magazine pages featuring the doll and her costumes.

8" German all-bisque black stocking doll, model 860, by Simon and Halbig. $400/600

Lot #31 (Sale Order 31 of 70)

All-bisque with swivel head on bisque torso, brown glass sleep eyes, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted thigh-high black stockings, brown four-strap heeled shoes, mohair wig, muslin stitch-jointed dress. Marks: 860 S 3 H. Generally excellent. Simon and Halbig, circa 1890.

7" German all-bisque glass-eyed miniature,model 150, Kestner, original paper crown label. $300/400

Lot #32 (Sale Order 32 of 70)

One-piece bisque head and torso, brown glass sleep eyes, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs, blue painted socks and black one-strap shoes. Marks: 150.1 (and original paper crown label on front torso). Generally excellent. Kestner, circa 1910.

17" German amber tinted bisque Asian character, model 353, by Marseille. $400/600

Lot #33 (Sale Order 33 of 70)

Solid domed bisque socket head with light amber complexion, black-shaded hair, small brown glass sleep eyes, closed mouth, composition bent limb baby body. Generally excellent. Marks: AM Germany 353/4K. Marseille, circa 1920, especially fine quality of bisque and complexion.

20" German cloth character "Du Mein" by Kathe Kruse. $1100/1300

Lot #34 (Sale Order 34 of 70)

All-cloth doll with pressed and oil painted facial features, blue eyes with beautiful shading, closed mouth, pouting expression, blonde wig, baby style body, antique costume. Very good condition, face re-varnished, dustiness of limbs, Kathe Kruse, circa 1920, the Du Mein model.

10" German bisque brown-complexioned doll, model 1078, by Simon and Halbig. $300/400

Lot #35 (Sale Order 35 of 70)

Bisque socket head with brown complexion, brown glass sleep eyes, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, black mohair wig, brown composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Generally excellent, very faint hairline at back of head. Marks: 1078 S&H. Simon and Halbig, circa 1910.

18" German cloth character "Hampelchen" by Kathe Kruse with wistful expression. $800/1100

Lot #36 (Sale Order 36 of 70)

All-cloth doll with three-seam head, pressed and oil-painted facial features, brown hair with forelock curl, shaded blue/brown eyes, closed mouth, stitch-jointed arms and hips, nicely costumed. Marks: 6 4993 (foot). Fine professional retouch to complexion and hair. Germany, Kathe Kruse, "Hampelchen", Type I, circa 1930.

9" German bisque character, 143, by Kestner with fully-articulated original body. $300/400

Lot #37 (Sale Order 37 of 70)

Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Marks: made in Germany 143. Excellent condition, original body and near mint original body finish, original wig and pate. Kestner, circa 1910.

20" Very Pretty French bisque "Eden Bebe", Size 9, with slight smiling expression. $1100/1500

Lot #38 (Sale Order 38 of 70)

Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, slightly-parted lips with upturned lip corners, row of tiny porcelain teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, wearing pretty lace dress and bonnet. Marks: Eden Bebe Paris 9 Depose (head) Bebe Vrai Modele (original body label). Old hairline extends down the back of head, body finish especially nice albeit hands repainted. Circa 1895.

17" Italian felt character schoolgirl by Lenci. $600/800

Lot #39 (Sale Order 39 of 70)

Felt doll with socket head, painted blue side-glancing eyes, grey eye shadow, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig in braids, jointed shoulders, disc-jointed legs, wearing original felt and knit school girl costume, leather shoes, Very good condition, some fading of costume. Italian Lenci, circa 1930.

24" German bisque child, model 69, by Handwerck, beautiful antique costume and shoes. $400/500

Lot #40 (Sale Order 40 of 70)

Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, brunette human hair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Marks: 69 -12x Germany Handwerck 4 (head) Heinrich Handwerck Germany 4 (body). Generally excellent, original body and body finish. Handwerck, 1910, the doll is wearing a beautiful antique dress, multi-layered undergarments, socks, kidskin cream shoes with unusual triple straps.

20" German bisque bonnet head doll with rare fur-trimmed hood and collar. $300/400

Lot #41 (Sale Order 41 of 70)

Bisque shoulderhead with sculpted white hooded cap trimmed with sculpted "fur", pink bow, matching "fur" trim on the collar, sculpted blonde bangs, painted facial features, kid stitch-jointed body, bisque forearms, nicely costumed. Generally excellent. Germany, Hertwig, circa 1910, rare larger size and unusual bonnet.

5 1/2" German all-bisque googly, model 189, by mystery maker. $500/700

Lot #42 (Sale Order 42 of 70)

All-bisque with swivel head on torso, brown glass sleep and side-glancing googly eyes, closed mouth with impish expression, blonde mohair wig, loop-jointed arms and chubby toddler legs, painted blue socks and black one-strap shoes. Marks: 189 3/0. Generally excellent. Germany, circa 1915.

14" English poured wax artist doll by Gillie Charlton, 1978 with original costume. $300/400

Lot #43 (Sale Order 43 of 70)

Richly-amber tinted complexion on the poured wax head with flanged neck, brown glass inset eyes, closed mouth with fretting expression, inserted black hair, muslin softly-stuffed body, poured wax amber tinted arms and legs, bare feet, green satin Chinese costume. Marks: Gillie 1978. Generally excellent. English artist, Gillie Charlton, 1978.

20" French bisque "Paris Bebe" by Danel & Cie with original signed body, rare model. $1800/2400

Lot #44 (Sale Order 44 of 70)

Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight eyes, closed mouth, pierced ears, brunette human hair over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, nice antique costume. Marks: Paris Bebe 8 (incised mark) Paris Bebe Depose (and Eiffel Tower symbol on body). Generally excellent, very faint hairline on upper right forehead, original body and body finish. Danel & Cie, circa 1890, rare model especially difficult to find with original signed body.

14" American composition Dionne Quintuplets, Alexander, Ex-Jane Withers Collection. $300/400

Lot #45 (Sale Order 45 of 70)

All composition with socket head, brown sleep eyes, closed mouth, brunette human hair, jointed arms and legs, toddler body, wearing original organdy dress (with original cloth label), matching bonnet, undergarments, socks and shoes, and with brass name tag "Annette". Generally excellent. Alexander, from her Dionne Quintuplet series, circa 1935. The doll was sold in the auction of the childhood collection of Jane Withers named "Lovingly" (catalog included).

14" Pair, American composition Emilie and Cecilia from Dionne Quintuplets by Alexander. $500/800

Lot #46 (Sale Order 46 of 70)

Each is all composition, with socket head, jointing at shoulders and hips, toddler body, sleep eyes, mohair lashes, open mouth, tiny teeth, brunette human hair in original softly curled arrangement, and wearing original tagged costume, socks and shoes, with original brass name tags, one with original wrist booklet. Excellent condition. Alexander, circa 1935.

7" American wooden clown by Schoenhut in original box with ladder and barrels. $400/500

Lot #47 (Sale Order 47 of 70)

All wooden clown with original painted complexion and clown features, wooden hat, original muslin clown costume. Along with original cardboard box, and with a ladder and two wooden barrels. Clown and accessories excellent, box is rare and colorful, albeit worn. Schoenhut, circa 1910.

15", Collection of six all-wooden articulated puppets with original costumes. $400/600

Lot #48 (Sale Order 48 of 70)

Each is hand-carved all-wooden with elaborate articulation, and wearing original costumes to depict notable theatrical figures, including Devil, man in armor, Queen, and aristocrat. Generally excellent. Early 1900s, probably German, also including wooden articulated horse.

19" Very Pretty German bisque child, model 161, by Kestner with rare body style. $400/600

Lot #49 (Sale Order 49 of 70)

Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, brunette human hair wig in ringlet curls, composition and wooden ball-jointed body with slender above-the-knee-jointed lower legs, lovely costume. Marks: D made in Germany 8 161. Excellent condition. Germany, Kestner, circa 1900.

11" French bisque poupee with bisque hands in charming petite size. $1100/1500

Lot #50 (Sale Order 50 of 70)

Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, club glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, kid poupee body with bisque forearms, right hand with original drilled hole for holding an object, nice antique costume. Marks: 3/0 (head and arms). Generally excellent. French, circa 1875.

5" American carved wooden rabbit by Schoenhut. $200/400

Lot #51 (Sale Order 51 of 70)

All-carved wooden rabbit with shaded brown painted finish, painted eyes, jointed legs, leather ears. Generally excellent, few paint scuffs. Schoenhut, circa 1910.

7" German all-bisque "black stocking" doll, model 890, by Simon and Halbig. $500/700

Lot #52 (Sale Order 52 of 70)

All-bisque with swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, brown glass sleep eyes, open mouth, four tiny porcelain teeth, brunette mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, above-the-knee painted black stockings and brown one-strap shoes. Marks: 890 3 (head and torso). Generally excellent. Simon and Halbig, circa 1890.

14" American composition, Dionne Quintuplets by Alexander, Ex-Jane Withers Collection. $300/400

Lot #53 (Sale Order 53 of 70)

All composition with socket head, brown sleep eyes, closed mouth, brunette human hair, jointed arms and legs, toddler body, wearing original flocked organdy dress (with original cloth label), matching bonnet, undergarments, socks and shoes, and with brass name tag "Annette". Generally excellent. Alexander, from her Dionne Quintuplet series, circa 1935. The doll was sold in the auction of the childhood collection of Jane Withers named "Lovingly" (catalog included).

22" German bisque closed mouth doll with beautiful antique satin wedding gown. $600/800

Lot #54 (Sale Order 54 of 70)

Solid domed bisque shoulderhead with delicate bisque, blue glass inset eyes, closed mouth, brunette human hair, kid body, bisque forearms. Condition: generally excellent. Germany, circa 1885, wearing beautiful ivory satin wedding gown, lace veil, leather slippers.

18" German bisque lady doll, model 162, with original wig, pate, lady body, by Kestner. $1100/1300

Lot #55 (Sale Order 55 of 70)

Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, dimpled chin and philtrum, blonde mohair wig in original up-swept coiffure, composition and wooden ball-jointed lady with shapely bosom and tiny waist, slender limbs, wearing antique undergarments. Marks: D made in Germany 8 162. Generally excellent. Germany, Kestner, circa 1910, original wig, pate and original body and body finish.

21" German bisque child, 1299, by Simon and Halbig, rare model with beautiful face. $500/700

Lot #56 (Sale Order 56 of 70)

Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, open mouth, two porcelain upper teeth, deeply impressed dimple and philtrum, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, pretty antique costume. Marks: S&H 1299 8 (head) Handwerck (body). Excellent condition, beautiful bisque, original body and body finish. Simon and Halbig, circa 1895, rare model.

12" German bisque portrait of Asian child, model 1329, by Simon & Halbig. $900/1200

Lot #57 (Sale Order 57 of 70)

Bisque socket head with amber-tinted complexion, brown glass sleep eyes, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, black mohair wig, amber-tinted composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Generally excellent, body in near mint condition. Marks: Simon & Halbig Germany 1329 2. Simon and Halbig, circa 1890.

Beautiful 18" French bisque bebe, block letter model, by Gaultier. $2200/2800

Lot #58 (Sale Order 58 of 70)

Bisque socket head with very plump cheeks, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, arched feathered brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with very full lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, pretty silk dress. Marks: F. 8 G. Old faint hairline at back of head, body is early Jumeau model. Gaultier, early block letter model, circa 1882.

13" German bisque toddler, 251, by Marseille for Borgfeldt, fabulous expression. $600/800

Lot #59 (Sale Order 59 of 70)

Bisque socket head, very plump face, blue glass sleep eyes, closed mouth with pert little lips and tiny tongue tip, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden fully-jointed toddler body, antique costume. Marks: 251 G.B. Germany A 1 M DRMR 248. Generally excellent. Marseille under commission by Borgfeldt, circa 1915.

20" German bisque doll with sculpted hair, model 376 by Kling with fancy boots. $400/500

Lot #60 (Sale Order 60 of 70)

Bisque shoulderhead with blonde sculpted hair in short curls, painted blue eyes, closed mouth, muslin stitch-jointed body with bisque lower limbs, painted chubby lower legs with white rubbed stockings and four lace black heeled boots, nicely costumed. Marks: 376. Generally excellent. Germany, C.F. Kling, circa 1880.

17" Carved wooden artist doll of Pinocchio by Xenis. $300/500

Lot #61 (Sale Order 61 of 70)

All-carved wooden figure of Pinocchio with well-detailed articulation allowing infinite posing, sculpted hair, painted facial features, original costume. Marks: Xenis '04. Excellent condition.

Pair, 8" Acrobat ladies bisque heads from Schoenhut circus, one with rare blonde hair. $500/800

Lot #62 (Sale Order 62 of 70)

Each has bisque socket head with sculpted hair in topknot arrangement, painted facial features, all-wooden body, felt costume. Generally excellent, one missing foot, one with rare blonde hair. American, Schoenhut, circa 1910.

Pretty Antique silk dress for larger doll, with black leather shoes. $300/500

Lot #63 (Sale Order 63 of 70)

The white cotton dress has well detailed cotton lace edging of sleeves and neckline, high waist, satin sash, borders of lace at the lower skirt. For dolls about 32"-25". 8" shoulders. 4 1/2"l. black leather shoes with hand-cobbled soles and silver buckles. Excellent condition. Circa 1885.

German all-bisque doll, fancy painted boots, and collection of various doll accessories. $300/500

Lot #64 (Sale Order 64 of 70)

One-piece all-bisque head and torso, painted facial features, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted blue ankle boots, blonde mohair wig, antique dress. Along with wooden handled (frail) silk parasol, leather boots, fleecy lamb, two pearl handled rattles, pair of earrings, bone opera glasses, and Kate Greenaway Almanack 1886. Doll excellent, accessories good to excellent. Late 1800s.

12" German bisque doll, by Kestner in charming petite size. $250/350

Lot #65 (Sale Order 65 of 70)

Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, brunette human hair over plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, wearing lovely silk dress, undergarments, bonnet. Marks: 6 made in Germany B. Generally excellent, hands repainted. Kestner, circa 1900.

6" Bisque "Baby Dot" by Lynne and Michael Roche in Presentation box. $200/400

Lot #66 (Sale Order 66 of 70)

Solid domed bisque head with painted hair and facial features, closed body, bisque hands.The doll is wearing knit costume and is presented in original fabric covered box along with baby gown and sweater, knit teddy. Marks: Lynne and Michael Roche, Collectors Club doll 2006 Baby Dot in Box 2/25, 2006. Excellent condition.

5" German all-bisque Bye-lo with rarer glass eyes and wig. $400/500

Lot #67 (Sale Order 67 of 70)

One-piece bisque head and torso, tiny brown glass sleep eyes, closed mouth, brunette mohair wig, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs, bare feet. Marks: 16/11 (head) Copr. by Grace S. Putnam Germany (torso). Generally excellent. Circa 1923.

10" German bisque child, 1362, by Alt, Beck & Gottschalk, rare petite size. $200/300

Lot #68 (Sale Order 68 of 70)

Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, open mouth, four tiny porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig in hip-length braids, antique costume. Marks: ABG 1362 made in Germany 6/0. Generally excellent. Alt, Beck and Gottschalk, circa 1910.

Six German all-bisque bathing beauties in various poses. $400/600

Lot #69 (Sale Order 69 of 70)

Each is all-bisque, with sculpted hair and facial features, including one with painted suit, one with flocked suit, and lady with mirror emerging from petal cup. Generally excellent. Germany, circa 1915.

10" Petite German bisque child, 150, by Kestner in beautiful antique costume. $400/600

Lot #70 (Sale Order 70 of 70)

Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Marks: Made in Germany 150. Generally excellent, original body and body finish, original wig and pate. Kestner, circa 1890, the doll is wearing lovely antique lace dress, undergarments, leather shoes.


Rendezvous: Wednesday Night at the Auction
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Rendezvous: Wednesday Night at the Auction
by Theriault's Wed, Aug 8, 2018 7:00 PM Eastern Antique Dolls and Playthings. (onsite, absentee, telephone & internet bids) Location: Theriault’s headquarters in Annapolis, Maryland.