Theriault's Auction Catalog - The Reaches of the Street Marquis Auction: Day Two Online Auctions

German Bisque Character "Princess Elizabeth" Grand Size by Schoneau and Hoffmeister 1500/1800

Lot #323 (Sale Order 1 of 163)

23" (58 cm.) Bisque socket head, small blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth in slightly-smiling expression, four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig, composition toddler body with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent, small hidden chip low on neck socket. Marks: Porzellanfabrick Burggrub Princess Elizabeth 6 1/2 Made in Germany. Comments: Schoneau and Hoffmeister, circa 1930, portrait doll of the young English Princess Elizabeth. Value Points: wonderfully expressive portrait doll, in a rare grand size, with factory original dress.

Pair, German All-Bisque Kewpies Glancing at Each Other 400/500

Lot #324 (Sale Order 2 of 163)

7" (18 cm.) Each has one-piece bisque head, torso and legs, painted topknot and forelock curl, painted side-glancing eyes (one glancing to the right, one to the left), impish smile, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: O'Neill (feet). Comments: Germany, from Rose O'Neill designs, circa 1910. Value Points: the friendly pair are wearing vintage costumes, with added auburn mohair wig.

German All-Bisque Doodle Dog from O'Neill Designs 300/500

Lot #325 (Sale Order 3 of 163)

3" (8 cm.) One-piece all-bisque Doodle Dog in seated position with black spots, painted whiskers, painted side-glancing googly eyes, blushed ear lining and paws, blue wings. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: c. (circle). Comments: Germany, circa 1915, the pup from Rose O'Neill stories, sculpted by her and made in Germany. Value Points: wonderful subtle detail of modeling and painting.

German All-Bisque Kewpie Traveler with Doodle Dog 400/500

Lot #326 (Sale Order 4 of 163)

3 1/2" (9 cm.) One-piece all-bisque figure of standing Kewpie with topknot, blue wings, side-glancing googly eyes, his right arm extended holding a leash for the bisque Doodle Dog which sits at his feet, and a black umbrella clasped in his left arm. Doodle Dog has classic blue wings and shaded brown spotting. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: c (in circle). Comments: Germany, circa 1915, from original designs by Rose O'Neill. Value Points: rare Kewpie vignette combines two popular figures, the Traveler and Doodle Dog.

German All-Bisque Kewpie in Large Size 400/500

Lot #327 (Sale Order 5 of 163)

10" (25 cm.) One-piece bisque head, torso and legs, loop-jointed arms, brushstroked blonde hair with topknot, side curls and forelock curl, black side-glancing googly eyes, thickly-fringed upper lashes, short dash brows, button-shaped nose, thin line smiling lips, blue wings. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: O'Neill (incised on feet). Comments: Germany, circa 1910. Value Points: rarer large size, the painting of complexion enhanced by subtle blushing.

American Composition Flirty-Eyed Shirley Temple in "Curly Top" Costume by Ideal 600/800

Lot #328 (Sale Order 6 of 163)

22" (56 cm.) All-composition with socket head, jointing at shoulders and hips, sleep and "flirty" eyes, dark eyeshadow, real lashes, open mouth with dimpled smile, six teeth, blonde mohair ringlet curls in original side-part. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Shirley Temple (head and torso) 22 (torso). Comments: Ideal, circa 1937. Value Points: wonderful wig, well-functioning flirty eyes, wearing original pleated flowered dress from "Curly Top", undergarment, socks and shoes.

American Composition Shirley Temple in Striped Dress from "Curly Top" by Ideal 600/800

Lot #329 (Sale Order 7 of 163)

22" (56 cm.) All-composition with socket head, jointing at shoulders and hips, sleep eyes, real lashes, open mouth with smiling dimpled expression, row of teeth, blonde mohair wig with ringlet curls. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Shirley Temple Ideal N&T (head) Shirley Temple (torso). Comments: Ideal, circa 1935. Value Points: fine original finish, wearing original striped cotton dress (NRA original label), with unique sleeve construction as it appeared in the 1935 film "Curly Top", undergarments, socks and shoes.

American Composition Shirley Temple by Ideal with Trunk and Costumes 400/500

Lot #330 (Sale Order 8 of 163)

16" (41 cm.) All-composition with socket head, jointing at shoulders and hips, sleep eyes, real lashes, open mouth with smiling dimpled expression, row of teeth, blonde mohair wig with ringlet curls. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Shirley Temple (head) Shirley Temple 16 (torso). Comments: Ideal, circa 1935. Value Points: rare size of the child star is presented in her original (somewhat worn) trunk with Ideal costumes (noted if labels still intact) including two variations of embroidered blue pique dress from "Curly Top" (one with original rayon tag); blue variation of dancing dress from "Stand Up and Cheer" with matching sunsuit and cap; red dimity dress from "Our Little Girl" with musical notes; red cotton dress with unique collar; yellow "emblem" dress with loop applique from "Poor Little Rich Girl", and two full-length polka dot sunsuits with original labels. Also included is white twill sailor pants, middy and cap (maker uncertain).

American Composition Shirley Temple in "Birthday Dress" by Ideal 400/600

Lot #331 (Sale Order 9 of 163)

18" (46 cm.) All-composition with socket head, jointing at shoulders and hips, sleep eyes, real lashes, open mouth with smiling dimpled expression, row of teeth, blonde mohair wig with ringlet curls. Condition: generally excellent, shoes worn. Marks: Shirley Temple Ideal N&T (head) Shirley Temple (torso). Comments: Ideal, circa 1935, the costume is a variation of the dress which Shirley wore for her 6th birthday party in 1935 and was offered in several different patterns and colors. Value Points: wearing rare costume of floral-printed navy blue with uniquely-shaped collar, undergarments, socks and shoes; the costume has original Ideal NRA label.

Shirley Temple "Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm",Unique Costume,Shirley Temple Collection 1600/2100

Lot #332 (Sale Order 10 of 163)

13" (33 cm.) All-composition with socket head, jointing at shoulders and legs, hazel sleep eyes, human hair lashes, open mouth with smiling expression, blonde mohair ringlet-curled hair. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Shirley Temple 13. Comments: Ideal, circa 1938; from the original Shirley Temple family archives. In her 1945 book, "My Young Life", Shirley Temple related her fascination with the wardrobe department of Fox, and her friendship with Ande, the wardrobe woman. "During the making of a picture, I would pick out the costume I liked best, and Ande would dress a doll in a miniature duplicate of that costume, made from scraps of the same material". This doll is one such example. Value Points: truly one-of-a-kind, wearing blue chambray overalls and plaid shirt in exact style and materials as the actual costume worn by Shirley in her film role, along with woven farmer's straw hat and carrying a miniature black and white piglet as from the runaway piglet scene in the film. Included is certificate of authenticity from the original auction where it was presented in 2015.

German Bisque Child, 146, by Kestner with Original Signed Excelsior Body 500/700

Lot #333 (Sale Order 11 of 163)

23" (58 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K made in Germany 14 143 (head) Excelsior (Germany). Comments: Kestner, circa 1900. Value Points: pretty doll-face model has original wig, pate, body, body finish, and beautiful antique dress.

German Bisque Child, Model 143, by Kestner with Original Signed Body 400/500

Lot #334 (Sale Order 12 of 163)

19" (48 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, plaster pate, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, two porcelain upper teeth, auburn mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: H made in Germany 12 143 (head) Germany (body). Comments: Kestner, circa 1910. Value Points: deeply-modeled features, original body and body finish, lovely antique costume.

All-Original German Bisque Toddler, 320, by Heubach Koppelsdorf 200/300

Lot #335 (Sale Order 13 of 163)

9" (23 cm.) Bisque socket head, small blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, short feathered brows, open mouth, two upper teeth, brunette bobbed wig, composition toddler body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Heubach Koppelsdorf 320-14/0 Germany. Comments: circa 1910. Value Points: the little toddler wearing original costume including fleecy jacket with matching cap, dress, shoes and socks.

German Mohair "Snucki" Mountain Goat by Steiff 200/300

Lot #336 (Sale Order 14 of 163)

6 1/2" (17 cm.) Firm-bodied with thick white mohair having painted brown accents, black shaved mohair face and legs, green glass eyes, black felt ears, felt horns with painted stripes, with original metal button in ear and yellow cloth label 1317, and original paper label "Snucki". Excellent condition. Germany, Steiff, 1950s.

German Bisque Character, Model 115, with Toddler Body by Kammer and Reinhardt 1100/1500

Lot #337 (Sale Order 15 of 163)

15" (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, small blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 115/A 38. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912. Value Points: the wistful pouting expression is enhanced by fine gleaming patina of complexion, original body and body finish.

Large Early Mohair Teddy Bear with Reverse Painted Eyes 400/500

Lot #338 (Sale Order 16 of 163)

24" (61 cm.) Firmly-stuffed curly cream mohair with stitched on large ears, swivel head, pronounced shaved muzzle, black embroidered nose tip, amber reverse-painted glass eyes with black pupils, disc-jointed arms and legs, shaved mohair paw pads. Excellent condition. Circa 1920s.

Rare German Bisque Character Baby, Model 119, by Kammer and Reinhardt 2200/2600

Lot #339 (Sale Order 17 of 163)

24" (61 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with downcast pouting expression, brunette mohair wig, composition bent limb baby body, wearing lavish multi-layered antique costume with cutwork and embroidered detail. Condition: generally excellent, original body and body finish. Marks: K*R Simon & Halbig 119/Baby 62. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912, a continuation model from the firm's art reform series. Value Points: extremely rare model, few examples of this "119/Baby" model are known to exist, this example with finest quality of bisque and sculpting, original body and body finish.

Two German All-Bisque Googly Dolls 400/500

Lot #340 (Sale Order 18 of 163)

6 1/2" (17 cm.) Each has one-piece bisque head, torso and legs, loop-jointed bisque arms, and painted facial features; the smaller with painted brown side-parted hair, side-glancing painted black googly lashes, one-stroke brows, button shaped nose, thin line smile, hands folded in small fists; the larger with modeled topknot, forelock and side curls, black side-glancing eyes, closed mouth with full lips, painted blue socks and brown one-strap shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1920. Value Points: cheery googly imps with variations of modeling and expression.

German Bisque Painted Eye Character, Model 500, by Marseille 400/500

Lot #341 (Sale Order 19 of 163)

16" (41 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head with painted boyish hair, forelock curls, intaglio blue eyes, one-stroke brows, closed mouth with impish smile, impressed cheek dimples, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 500 Germany A 12 M. Comments: Marseille, Germany, circa 1910, from their art character painted eye series. Value Points: wonderful definition of intaglio sculpted eyes, impressed cheek dimples.

English Mohair Teddy Bear by Merrythought 400/500

Lot #342 (Sale Order 20 of 163)

23" (58 cm.) Softly-stuffed teddy of golden curly mohair with silky finish, shaved pronounced muzzle with brown embroidered tip and mouth, large amber glass eyes, side-stitched ears, swivel head, disc-jointed limbs, yellow felt paw pads with stitched claws, and with original Merrythought label on left foot. Good condition, some moth holes on pads, mohair color a bit faded (visible at jointing), muzzle worn down to burlap undercoat. English, Merrythought, circa 1930s.

German Bisque Double-Faced Character Doll by Hertel & Schwab 800/1100

Lot #343 (Sale Order 21 of 163)

17" (43 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head with a different face on two sides of head, one face with glass eyes and closed mouth, and the other rare character face (impressed 159 on throat) with painted brown eyes, closed mouth, and fretful expression, painted brushstroked hair, composition baby body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, original body and body finish. Comments: Germany, Hertel and Schwab, circa 1912. Value Points: rare model whose unique design features include large ears which disguise the face "on the other side of the head".

American Composition Shirley Temple by Ideal in Costume from "Our Little Girl" 400/500

Lot #344 (Sale Order 22 of 163)

18" (46 cm.) All-composition with socket head, jointing at shoulders and hips, sleep eyes, real lashes, dark eyeshadow, open mouth with smiling dimpled expression, row of teeth, blonde mohair wig with ringlet curls. Condition: generally excellent, slight eye fading. Marks: Shirley Temple 18 (head and torso). Comments: Ideal, circa 1936. Value Points: wearing red and white checkered dress with matching jacket (with original NRA woven tag), undergarments, socks and shoes.

Trunk for Shirley Temple Doll with Movie Film Stickers 300/500

Lot #345 (Sale Order 23 of 163)

20" (51 cm.) The firm-sided steamer trunk with brown leatherette cover and brass clasps is decorated with a variety of colorful stickers featuring her films including "Our Little Girl", "The Littlest Rebel", "Captain January", "Our Little Rich Girl" and "Baby Take A Bow". The trunk is in remarkably fine state of preservation, only lacking one interior drawer. Circa 1935.

Two Plaid Raincoats and Matching Umbrellas, Red Velvet Coat and Cap 300/400

Lot #346 (Sale Order 24 of 163)

Including red velvet coat and matching cap for 20" doll, each trimmed with brass anchor buttons, the coat with original NRA label and presented in original box with illustration of Shirley on the cover. And red plaid hooded raincoat cape with matching umbrella, for 18" Shirley, along with a matching blue plaid pair. Excellent condition. Circa 1934.

American Composition Shirley Temple by Ideal in Costume from "Little Colonel" 500/700

Lot #347 (Sale Order 25 of 163)

18" (46 cm.) All-composition with socket head, jointing at shoulders and hips, sleep eyes, real lashes, open mouth with smiling dimpled expression, row of teeth, blonde mohair wig with ringlet curls. Condition: generally excellent, slight eye fading. Marks: Shirley Temple 18 (head and torso). Comments: Ideal, circa 1935. Value Points: wearing rare military costume from the 1935 film "Little Colonel" comprising yellow/brown cotton dress (with raw edge of tag at back button hole) accented with applique dots, matching cap with upturned striped brim, undergarment, shoes and socks.

American Composition Shirley Temple by Ideal in Costume from "Curly Top" 500/700

Lot #348 (Sale Order 26 of 163)

22" (56 cm.) All-composition with socket head, jointing at shoulders and hips, sleep eyes, real lashes, dark eyeshadow, open mouth with smiling dimpled expression, row of teeth, blonde mohair wig with ringlet curls. Condition: generally excellent, light split on torso side, few spots on dress. Marks: Shirley Temple (head) Shirley Temple 22 (torso). Comments: Ideal, 1935. Value Points: wearing original tagged costume from the film "Curly Top" with matching flower-embroidered velvet overlay (tagged 22) and matching hat (tagged 22), undergarments, shoes and socks.

American Composition Shirley Temple, Trunk and Costumes 500/700

Lot #349 (Sale Order 27 of 163)

15" (38 cm.) All-composition with socket head, jointing at shoulders and hips, sleep eyes, real lashes, dark eyeshadow, open mouth with smiling dimpled expression, row of teeth, blonde mohair wig with ringlet curls. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Shirley Temple USA. Comments: Ideal, circa 1936. Value Points: wearing (untagged) navy blue sailor dress with red buttons, undergarments, socks and shoes, and presented with original trunk along with aqua-green organdy dancing dress known as "Starburst" with original tag.

Two "Captain January" Costumes for Shirley Temple Dolls in Original Boxes 300/400

Lot #350 (Sale Order 28 of 163)

For 18" dolls. Including yellow vinyl raincoat with flap pockets and matching hat; and white cotton "smock" dress with floral print, each with original tags. Each presented in original box with illustration of Shirley on the lid. Excellent condition, top button missing on raincoat. Circa 1936.

American Composition Shirley Temple by Ideal in "Bright Eyes" Costume 300/400

Lot #351 (Sale Order 29 of 163)

13" (33 cm.) All-composition with socket head, jointing at shoulders and hips, sleep eyes, real lashes, dark eyeshadow, open mouth with smiling dimpled expression, row of teeth, blonde mohair wig with ringlet curls. Condition: generally excellent, slight eye fading, wig a bit mussed. Marks: Shirley Temple 13 (head and torso). Comments: Ideal, circa 1936. Value Points: wearing original plaid dress as appearing in the film "Bright Eyes" with rare variation of costume colors, undergarments, socks and shoes.

American Composition Shirley Temple by Ideal in Texas Ranger Centennial Costume 700/900

Lot #352 (Sale Order 30 of 163)

17" (43 cm.) All-composition with socket head, jointing at shoulders and hips, sleep eyes, real lashes, dark eyeshadow, open mouth with smiling dimpled expression, row of teeth, blonde mohair wig. Condition: generally excellent, hair mussed, eyes a bit faded. Comments: Ideal, circa 1936. Value Points: wearing commemorative costume of the 1936 Texas Centennial, including red plaid shirt, red satin bandanna, cotton shorts, suede chaps and vest, holster with pistol, oil cloth boots, Texas Ranger badge, and ten gallon hat with Centennial band.

Collection of Nine American Wooden Glass-Eyed Animals by Schoenhut 1100/1500

Lot #353 (Sale Order 31 of 163)

8" (20 cm.) Each is all-carved wood with original painted finish and each has glass eyes, including elephant with leather ears, tusks, original blanket and head wrap, (rubber tip of trunk missing); buffalo with furry mane, leather ears and horns, open mouth, rope tail; double hump camel with rope tail; poodle with fleecy ruff and ears, open mouth, rope tail; donkey cart donkey with open mouth, hole at bottom torso for peg of cart, leather ears, harness (missing tail); pig with open mouth, rope tail (one eye missing); ostrich with open mouth; brown horse with flannel mane, open mouth, leather ears, leather harness and saddle (missing one ear); and donkey with open mouth, large leather ears, rope tail, and red blanket. All good/very good. Schoenhut, circa 1910.

American Wooden Character Doll by Schoenhut 500/700

Lot #354 (Sale Order 32 of 163)

16" (41 cm.) All-carved wood with socket head, intaglio painted brown eyes, white eyedots, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full pouting lips, brown mohair tacked-on bobbed wig, wooden spring-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Schoenhut Doll Pat. Jan.17,'11 USA and Foreign Countries. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1912. Value Points: rarer model with especially detail of sculpting, original painted finish and wig, antique costume.

American Carved Wooden Character Doll by Schoenhut 600/800

Lot #355 (Sale Order 33 of 163)

18" (46 cm.) All-carved wood with socket head, intaglio painted brown eyes, white eyedots, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full lips, brown mohair tacked-on bobbed wig, wooden spring-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, light touch-up to lips. Marks: Schoenhut Doll Pat. Jan.17,'11 USA and Foreign Countries. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1912. Value Points: most endearing wistful expression, especially fine detail of carving and painting around the eyes, original wig, original Schoenhut shoes.

Collection of Fourteen American Wooden Painted Eye Animals and Clowns by Schoenhut 1600/2200

Lot #357 (Sale Order 34 of 163)

8" (20 cm.) Each is all-carved wood with original painted finish and painted eyes. Included is brown horse with carved mane, leather saddle, leather ears and rope tail; elephant with large leather ears, tusks, rubber tip on trunk; goat with leather horns and open mouth (missing ears); leopard with carved open mouth and rope tail; zebra with carved mane, closed mouth, leather ears; lamb with carved tail, leather ears (may be replaced), original ribbon and bell; polar bear with carved open mouth, leather ears, tail, lion with carved mane and ball-jointed neck, top tail; ostrich; brown horse with carved mane, saddle and harness, and monkey with original felt costume. Along with three clowns with two-part heads and original costumes (one clown missing ears). Overall good/excellent. Schoenhut, circa 1910.

Variation of German Bisque Art Character "Hans", Model 114x, Kammer and Reinhardt 1200/1400

Lot #358 (Sale Order 35 of 163)

19" (49 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, painted facial features, large blue eyes, thick black upper eyeliner, one-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full shaded lips in downcast expression, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K*R 114X 49. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1910. Value Points: rare solid dome model, allowing the possibility of either painted hair or (as in this case) wigged hair.

Grand German Mohair Teddy Bear by Steiff 500/700

Lot #359 (Sale Order 36 of 163)

30" (76 cm.) Firmly-stuffed curly grey mohair teddy with smaller ears, swivel head, pronounced snout with brown embroidered nose, amber eyes, disc-jointed limbs with felt pad pads, rounded hump at back, and with original metal button in ear "Steiff". Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, Steiff, 1950s. Value Points: the grand-sized bear is wonderfully-preserved, with original button in ear.

German Bisque Googly, 323, by Marseille with Steiff "Jocko" 400/600

Lot #360 (Sale Order 37 of 163)

7" (18 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass side-glancing googly eyes, painted lashes, arched single-stroke brows, closed mouth with pertly-shaped lips, brunette mohair wig, paper mache five-piece body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 323 Germany A 11/0 M. Comments: Marseille, circa 1920. Value Points: wonderful expression, original body with painted shoes, included is brown mohair "Jocko" monkey with felt face and paws by Steiff with original yellow cloth label, metal button in ear, and paper label.

Collection of Twenty American "Wilson Walking" Cottage-Industry Dolls 400/500

Lot #361 (Sale Order 38 of 163)

4 1/2" (11 cm.) -5". The simply-constructed all-wooden dolls are designed with one-piece head and hollow torso and loosely-attached legs; when placed on a ramp, the dolls are designed to "walk", descending quickly or slowly depending on the angle of the ramp. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (some have remnants of original Made in USA stamp). Comments: The "Wilson Walkies" were made during the 1930s Depression Era at the Watsonville Door and Sash Company in Watsonville, Pennsylvania with the aim of providing work to hometown residents. The amusing figures were made in a variety of models, with cloth or painted costumes. Value Points: the collection including Santa Claus figures, nurses, Olive Oyl, penguin, black women, army soldier, and more.

English Mohair Teddy by Merrythought with Endearing Expression 300/400

Lot #363 (Sale Order 39 of 163)

16" (41 cm.) Softly-stuffed teddy of golden silky mohair has slightly-oversized swivel head, side-stitched ears, reddish eyes, black embroidered nose tip and mouth, jointed arms and legs, brown felt pad pads. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Merrythought Ironbridge, Shrops. Made in England (cloth label on foot). Comments: Merrythought, 1950s. Value Points: most endearing gentle expression, original label.

Eight German Miniature Talisman Panda Bears by Schuco in Presentation Box 400/500

Lot #364 (Sale Order 40 of 163)

2 1/2" (6 cm.) Each is firm-bodied black and white panda bear with swivel head and jointed limbs, black bead eyes, stitched mouth and nose. They are preserved in original store presentation box labeled "Schuco Original Talisman". Mint condition. Germany, Schuco, 1950s, seven have original Made in US Zone labels sewn on side seam.

Rare Mystery Doll with Oil-Painted Hair and Features 800/1100

Lot #365 (Sale Order 41 of 163)

17" (43 cm.) Stiffened composition head with flanged neck, thickly painted blonde hair with deeply-swirling curls, textured complexion, painted small brown eyes, thick black and red upper eyeliner with fringed lashes, dash brows, pointy nose with red accent dots, very full heart-shaped lips, stockinette handmade body (illegible green stamp on torso), antique costume. Condition: head excellent, body has some age spots. Comments: early 1900s. Value Points: the intrigue of the mystery doll enhances its artistic modeling and painting; its distinctive features lend the notion that the doll was created as a specific portrait model.

Miniature American Folk Doll Relic in Wooden Box 200/300

Lot #366 (Sale Order 42 of 163)

4" (10 cm.) Gutta-percha doll with black complexion, modeled hair and features, is wearing cotton costume. The doll is stored in early wooden box with slide lid. Early 1800s. From the private collection of Susan Hill, according to oral history the doll was uncovered from the walls of Mt. Vernon, home of George Washington, during restoration work at the famous estate.

American Composition Shirley Temple by Ideal in Rare "Poor Little Rich Girl" Costume 600/800

Lot #367 (Sale Order 43 of 163)

18" (46 cm.) All-composition with socket head, jointing at shoulders and hips, sleep eyes, real lashes, dark eyeshadow, open mouth with smiling dimpled expression, row of teeth, blonde mohair wig with ringlet curls. Condition: generally excellent, light eye fading, some pieces missing of loop closure on robe. Marks: Cop. Shirley Temple Ideal N&T (head) Shirley Temple (torso). Comments: Ideal, circa 1936. Value Points: wearing polka dot silk pajamas from "Poor Little Rich Girl" film (tagged only "18"), and rare red quilted robe with celluloid loop closures (not tagged, another example is known with Molly-'es label), beautiful wig.

American Composition Shirley Temple by Ideal in Pink Cotton Dress 400/500

Lot #368 (Sale Order 44 of 163)

18" (46 cm.) All-composition with socket head, jointing at shoulders and hips, sleep eyes, real lashes, dark eyeshadow, open mouth with smiling dimpled expression, row of teeth, side-parted blonde mohair wig with ringlet curls. Condition: generally excellent, light eye fading. Marks: Shirley Temple 18 (torso). Comments: Ideal, Shirley Temple, circa 1938. Value Points: beautiful complexion and original soft curls, wearing (unidentified) crisp cotton dress with lace edging, puffed sleeves, applique flowers, one-piece undies with lace-edged long pants, shoes, socks.

American Composition Shirley Temple by Ideal in Costume of "Bright Eyes" 400/500

Lot #369 (Sale Order 45 of 163)

18" (46 cm.) All-composition with socket head, jointing at shoulders and hips, sleep eyes, real lashes, dark eyeshadow, open mouth with smiling dimpled expression, row of teeth, blonde mohair wig with ringlet curls. Condition: generally excellent, slight eye fading. Marks: Shirley Temple 18 (head and torso). Comments: Ideal, circa 1935. Value Points: wearing original blue plaid dress (with original rayon tag) inspired by her role in the 1934 film "Bright Eyes", undergarment, shoes and socks.

American Composition Shirley Temple by Ideal in Rare "Stowaway" Costume 600/800

Lot #370 (Sale Order 46 of 163)

20" (51 cm.) All-composition with socket head, jointing at shoulders and hips, sleep eyes, real lashes, open mouth with smiling dimpled expression, row of teeth, blonde mohair wig with ringlet curls. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Cop. Shirley Temple Ideal N&T 20 (head) Shirley Temple (torso). Comments: Ideal, circa 1935. Value Points: the child star is wearing rare (tagged) costume comprising linen pants with suspenders, blue jacket with yellow applique frog closures and gold buttons, socks, shoes as worn by Shirley in the film "Stowaway", and is quite rare.

American Composition Shirley Temple Doll by Ideal in Rare "Party Dress" 500/700

Lot #371 (Sale Order 47 of 163)

20" (51 cm.) All-composition with socket head, jointing at shoulders and hips, sleep eyes, real lashes, open mouth with smiling dimpled expression, row of teeth, blonde mohair wig with ringlet curls. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Cop. Shirley Temple Ideal N&T 20 (head) Shirley Temple (torso). Comments: Ideal, circa 1937. Doll in this costume appeared in advertisements for Shirley dolls; in one ad the child star was shown arranging the hair of her doll and, in another ad, the doll was named "Shirley's Party Dress". Value Points: wearing original white organdy dress (original label) with white and blue flower sprigs, bretelle ruffles, and heart-shaped buttons, and with undergarments, socks and shoes.

White Rabbit-Fur Coat and Hat with Foxtail Trim for Shirley Temple 300/400

Lot #372 (Sale Order 48 of 163)

For 25"-27" doll. Of lush white rabbit fur with white satin lining, including collared coat and matching hat, each with foxtail trim. Excellent condition, no label. The ensemble was presented by Ideal as separates, inspired by costume worn by Shirley in the 1935 film "Curly Top".

Bracelet Worn by Young Shirley Temple with 12 California Gold Coins 600/800

Lot #373 (Sale Order 49 of 163)

7" (18 cm.) circ. The gold link bracelet has 12 suspending California gold coins in graduated sizes, the two largest bearing 1853 date. For the personal childhood estate collection of Shirley Temple, original presented in the "Love, Shirley Temple" auction. Included is certificate of authenticity. 1930s.

Composition Shirley Temple, Unique Coiffure and Costume from Shirley Temple Collection 800/1200

Lot #374 (Sale Order 50 of 163)

27" (69 cm.) All-composition with socket head, hazel sleep and flirting eyes, human hair lashes, open mouth with smiling expression, row of teeth, deeply impressed cheek dimples, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Shirley Temple Cop. Ideal N&T Co (head) Shirley Temple (body). Comments: circa 1938. Value Points: unique blonde mohair wig in distinctive center-part coiffure in short tight curls, topped with a tiara, and is wearing a floor-length gown of ivory illusion net over taffeta under-dress, undergarments, socks, and silver shoes. The dress is untagged, of superb quality, and likely custom made in the studio wardrobe department as a special gift to Shirley. The doll was presented in "Love, Shirley Temple", the auction of her childhood collection; included is certificate of authenticity.

German Bisque Child, 759, by Simon and Halbig with Deeply-Impressed Cheek Dimples 600/800

Lot #375 (Sale Order 51 of 163)

21" (53 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass eyes with paperweight like effect, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, open mouth, outlined lips, row of porcelain teeth, deeply-impressed cheek and chin dimples, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body with straight wrists, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S 12 H 759 dep. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: rare model with deeply-impressed cheek dimples and smiling expression.

Rare German Bisque Closed Mouth Doll, Model 719, by Simon and Halbig 1200/1800

Lot #376 (Sale Order 52 of 163)

18" (46 cm.) Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, blue glass inset eyes with rich spiral threading and darker blue iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde human hair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S 11 H 719 Dep. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: rare early model of Simon and Halbig with lovely bisque and painting, especially beautiful eyes.

Petite German Bisque Closed Mouth Doll, Model 949, by Simon and Halbig 500/700

Lot #377 (Sale Order 53 of 163)

11" (28 cm.) Bisque socket head with flattened solid dome, blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, and eye corners, closed mouth, accent line between the lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, chip on left ear lobe at stringing hole. Marks: S H 4 949. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: very dear petite size perfectly complements the sweet expression on the closed mouth doll, beautiful antique costume.

German Bisque Lady Doll, 1160, by Simon and Halbig 300/400

Lot #378 (Sale Order 54 of 163)

10" (25 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead, brown glass eyes, painted lashes, single-stroke brows, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig with ringlet curls, muslin stitch-jointed body, bisque lower limbs and arms, painted black ankle boots, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2/0 (front) S&H 1160 2/0 (black shoulderplate). Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1900. Value Points: original unique wig for this model is perfectly preserved.

German Bisque Doll, Model 979, by Simon and Halbig 900/1100

Lot #379 (Sale Order 55 of 163)

23" (58 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, accented lips, two square-cut upper teeth and one lower, dimpled chin, pierced ears, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 979 13. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: sought-after model with distinctive features including square-cut teeth, deep dimple in chin.

German Bisque Character, 548, by Kley and Hahn, Wigged Variation 600/800

Lot #380 (Sale Order 56 of 163)

22" (56 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head with very chubby cheeks and chin, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth modeled as though open, with defined tongue, shaded and outlined lips, modeled stuck-out ears, dimpled chin, brunette human hair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K&H (in banner) 548 15 Germany (head) Germany (red stamp on torso). Comments: Kley and Hahn, circa 1912. Value Points: rare model with outstanding modeling complemented by very chubby torso and limbs of toddler body.

German Bisque Character with Charming Impish Smile by Limbach 500/700

Lot #381 (Sale Order 57 of 163)

11" (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, tiny blue glass sleep eyes, painted upper lashes, fringed brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded lips, blonde mohair wig, composition bent limb baby body, wonderful costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Germany 8682 4 (and cloverleaf insignia). Comments: Limbach, Germany, circa 1915, the model is identical to the Simon and Halbig character 1428. Value Points: rare model with intriguing connection.

German Bisque Character, Model 568, by Kley and Hahn with Toddler Body 500/700

Lot #382 (Sale Order 58 of 163)

22" (56 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, chubby face, blonde brushstroked painted hair with modeled forelock curl, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth modeled as though open, with defined tongue, outlined lips and two upper beaded teeth, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K&H (in banner) Germany 568 - 15 (head) Germany (body). Comments: Kley and Hahn, circa 1912. Value Points: cheerful character with deeply-modeled features, original toddler body.

Rare Large German All-Bisque Character, 229, by Gebruder Knoch 500/600

Lot #383 (Sale Order 59 of 163)

11" (28 cm.) Solid-domed bisque swivel head with unique construction to precisely fit the bisque torso, loop attachment, brown painted baby hair with detailed combmarks, painted facial features, blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, thick single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, suggestion of modeled tongue, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs, bare feet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 229-28 (torso and inside all limbs). Comments: Gebruder Knoch, circa 1912. Value Points: rare large size all-bisque with signed and matched body parts, unique neck articulation, and with wonderful very deeply-sculpted dimples and double chin.

German Bisque Toddler, 1295, by Franz Schmidt with Steiff Kitten 400/500

Lot #384 (Sale Order 60 of 163)

10" (26 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, pierced nostrils, open mouth, outlined lips, two porcelain upper teeth, brunette mohair wig, composition toddler body with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1295 FS & Co Made in Germany 26. Comments: Franz Schmidt, circa 1915. Value Points: wearing factory-original costume with lace trim, and carrying little Steiff kitten with original label "Tabby".

Petite German Bisque Closed Mouth Character by Marseille with Unusual Markings 600/800

Lot #385 (Sale Order 61 of 163)

10" (25 cm.) Bisque socket head, small blue glass sleep eyes, delicately-painted lashes and brows, accented eye corners, closed mouth with downcast lips, blonde mohair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden ball-jointed body, pretty aqua silk costume. Condition: generally excellent, body retouched. Marks: Germany A M (the m is in a square) 3/0 DRGM. Comments: Marseille, circa 1915. Value Points: rare little model with endearing expression.

American Composition Shirley Temple by Ideal in "Littlest Rebel" Costume 400/500

Lot #386 (Sale Order 62 of 163)

21" (53 cm.) All-composition with socket head, jointing at shoulders and hips, sleep eyes, real lashes, open mouth with smiling dimpled expression, row of teeth, blonde mohair wig with ringlet curls. Condition: generally excellent, slight eye fading. Marks: Cop. Shirley Temple Ideal N&T (head) Shirley Temple 21X (torso). Comments: Ideal, circa 1935. Value Points: wearing original costume from the 1935 film "Littlest Rebel" comprising (tagged) pink cotton dress with rick-rack trim, organdy lower sleeves and lace-edged collar, white organdy apron with lace edging, undergarments, shoes and socks; a rare color variation of the popular costume.

Pink Organdy Gown for Shirley Temple from "Little Colonel" in Original Box 500/700

Lot #387 (Sale Order 63 of 163)

Of crisp pink organdy, the gown features wide ruffed collar and three tiers of scalloped pink organdy ruffles on the skirt, decorated with applique blue rayon roses. With original Ideal tag and with size "18" tag on inner seam. The gown and original hanger with image of Shirley are presented in mint condition in original labeled box with photograph of Shirley on the lid. Ideal, 1935.

Two Dresses for Shirley Temple Dolls in Original Boxes by Ideal 300/500

Lot #388 (Sale Order 64 of 163)

For 18" dolls. Including (untagged) pale green organdy dress with embroidered collar and drawn work at the skirt; along with pink dimity collar dress with embroidered white organdy collar, with original NRA label. Each is presented in its original box. Excellent condition. Ideal, circa 1934.

American Composition Shirley Temple by Ideal in Costume from "The Little Colonel" 900/1300

Lot #389 (Sale Order 65 of 163)

27" (69 cm.) All-composition with socket head, hazel sleep and flirting eyes, human hair lashes, open mouth with smiling expression, row of teeth, deeply impressed cheek dimples, blonde mohair wig in ringlet curls, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Shirley Temple Cop. Ideal N&T Co (head) Shirley Temple (body). Comments: Ideal, circa 1935. Value Points: wearing original costume from the 1935 film "The Little Colonel" comprising elaborately tiered taffeta gown, pantalets, socks, shoes, and matching feathered bonnet, very rare largest size with well-functioning flirty eyes.

American Composition Shirley Temple by Ideal in Early Publicity Dress 400/600

Lot #390 (Sale Order 66 of 163)

17" (43 cm.) All-composition with socket head and jointing at shoulders and hips, eyes, mohair lashes, open smiling mouth, row of teeth, dimpled cheeks, original blonde mohair wig in ringlet curls. Marks: Shirley Temple Cop. Ideal N&TCo 17 (head) Shirley Temple 17 (torso). Condition: fine unplayed with condition. Comments: Ideal, circa 1935, known as the "dancing dress", similar to a costume worn by Shirley in early publicity photographs. Value Points: impeccably-preseved wig, and in unplayed with condition, wearing original pink pleated organdy dress with blue bows, original tag on dress, undergarments, socks and shoes.

Composition Shirley Temple in "Starburst" Costume 400/500

Lot #391 (Sale Order 67 of 163)

18" (46 cm.) All-composition with socket head, sleep eyes, human hair lashes in usual V-formation shape, open mouth with smiling expression, row of teeth, ash blonde mohair side-parted wig in ringlet curls, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent, eyes slightly faded, hair a tad mussed. Comments: Shirley Temple, circa 1938, possibly Reliable of Canada. Value Points: the doll is wearing sought after pink "starburst" dress with blue bows and flocked starburst pattern overall, undergarment, shoes and socks.

Composition Doll as Shirley Temple, Attributed to Reliable, in White Organdy Dress 400/500

Lot #392 (Sale Order 68 of 163)

18" (46 cm.) All-composition with socket head, sleep eyes, lashes, open mouth with suggestion of smile, distinctively-impressed cheek dimples, blonde mohair wig in ringlet curls, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Reliable of Canada, circa 1937. Value Points: rare model wearing beautiful organdy dress with exquisite embroidery and lace, matching slip with attached panties, socks and shoes.

French Bisque "Bebe L'Universel" by Juillien with Lovely Antique Costume 1200/1600

Lot #393 (Sale Order 69 of 163)

33" (84 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, shaded nostrils, open mouth, six modeled teeth, pierced ears, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, lovely antique dress with exquisite embroidery, undergarments, socks, shoes. Condition: generally excellent, original paint skip on left forehead by crown rim. Marks: Juillien 12. Comments: French, Juillien, who registered his Bebe L'Universel" in 1895, was an important supplier to Paris Department stores such as Samaritaine. Value Points: excellent bisque and painting on the rarely found model.

American Wooden Character Girl with Carved Braids by Schoenhut 700/900

Lot #394 (Sale Order 70 of 163)

16" (41 cm.) All-wooden doll with socket head, carved braids wrapped around to the back of the head and tied with blue carved bow, painted facial features, brown intaglio eyes, white eyedots, feathered brows, closed mouth, all-wooden spring-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: some retouch on hair and lips. Marks: Schoenhut Doll Pat. jan.17,'11 USA & Foreign Countries. Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1912. Value Points: rare model with well-sculpted hair details.

German All-Bisque Miniature Doll, Model 150, by Kestner 300/400

Lot #395 (Sale Order 71 of 163)

7.5" (19 cm.) One-piece bisque head and torso, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, loop-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted blue stockings and black one-strap shoes, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, tiny flake left leg rim. Marks: 150. Comments: Kestner, circa 1910. Value Points: original wig, pate, body parts, antique costume.

German Bisque Child, Model 171, by Kestner with Original Wig and Signed Body 500/700

Lot #396 (Sale Order 72 of 163)

30" (76 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, thick eyeliner, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 16 made in Germany 16 171 (head). Germany (body). Comments: Kestner, circa 1900. Value Points: beautiful classic dolly-face model with choice bisque, original wig, body, body finish, and lovely antique costume.

Petite German Bisque Child Doll by Handwerck 200/300

Lot #397 (Sale Order 73 of 163)

10" (25 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Germany Handwerck Halbig. Comments: circa 1910. Value Points: petite doll has fully-articulated body.

German Bisque Fashion Lady by Kestner in Beautiful Factory-Original Costume 400/500

Lot #398 (Sale Order 74 of 163)

15" (38 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, slightly-parted lips, four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, kid gusset-jointed body, bisque forearms. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F (in script). Comments: Kestner, circa 1890. Value Points: wearing beautiful rose silk satin full-length gown with crepe yoke and garland, undergarments, matching rose bonnet with black velvet ribbons.

Early Golden Mohair Teddy Bear with Amber Glass Eyes 400/500

Lot #399 (Sale Order 75 of 163)

23" (58 cm.) Firmly-stuffed bright golden mohair teddy bear with pronounced shaved snout, black embroidered nose, amber glass eyes, small stitched ears to crown, disc-jointed limbs, elongated arms, felt paw pads, black embroidered claws. Condition: generally excellent, felt paws scuffed. Comments: circa 1930s. Value Points: rich vibrant color of mohair, endearing expression.

American Composition Shirley Temple with Flirty Eyes by Ideal 300/400

Lot #400 (Sale Order 76 of 163)

25" (64 cm.) All-composition with socket head, flirty eyes, real lashes, open mouth, six teeth, dimpled cheeks, blonde mohair wig in ringlet curls, five-piece body. Condition: generally excellent, eyes faded, spot on dress. Marks: Cop. Ideal N&T Co. Shirley Temple 25. Comments: Ideal, circa 1936, wearing blue print dress with heart-shaped buttons and matching undergarment. Value Points: original wig and flirty eyes.

German Bisque Portrait of "Uncle Sam" by Dressel with Original Costume 900/1200

Lot #401 (Sale Order 77 of 163)

13" (33 cm.) Bisque socket head with distinctively-sculpted features inspired by the illustrations of Thomas Nast, brown glass eyes, thick brushstroked grey brows, deeply-incised age lines with red outlines, very pronounced nose, jutting chin, closed mouth, brunette human hair, Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S 1 Germany. Comments: Cuno and Otto Dressel from a series of American historical heroes, circa 1890s, curiously this depiction of Uncle Sam is smiling in a gentle benign manner, while the Nast drawing depicts an accusatory powerful man. Value Points: factory original, wearing classic (slightly faded) stars and stripes costume.

Early German Bisque Child Doll, 949, by Simon and Halbig 1100/1300

Lot #402 (Sale Order 78 of 163)

21" (53 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth with outlined lips, two square-cut upper teeth, dimpled chin, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, Sonneberg composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, white cotton dress, undergarments. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 949 S 12 H. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: fine quality of bisque enhances the deeply-defined features, original body and body finish.

Pair, 8" German Bisque Googlies in Folklore Costumes 500/600

Lot #403 (Sale Order 79 of 163)

Each has bisque socket head, blue glass sleep and side-glancing googly eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth, mohair wig, uniquely-made cloth body with composition hands. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 133 Germany HS (intertwined) 1 (boy) A 253 M Germany 11/0 (girl). Comments: circa 1920. Value Points: presented as a pair, the dolls are wearing detailed folklore costumes.

Set "Snow White & Seven Dwarves" by R.John Wright, Two Variations of Snow White 1200/1600

Lot #404 (Sale Order 80 of 163)

Each is all-felt with pressed and painted features indicating the particular character, including the seven dwarves, and two variations of Snow White including "Princess" and "Rags". Each has original paper label, brass RJW button, and is presented in its original box. The dolls are numbered 177 from the original edition of 2500. Condition: near mint. Value Points: rare to find the 1989 set by the noted American artist in complete matched number set.

Italian Felt Dapper Gentleman with Walking Stick by Lenci 500/700

Lot #405 (Sale Order 81 of 163)

24" (61 cm.) Felt swivel head with oval face and elongated throat, pressed and oil-painted facial features, blue side-glancing eyes, white eyedots, dark eyeshadow, fringed lashes and high arched brows, closed mouth with accented lower lip, brunette mohair wig, elongated slender torso, jointed arms and legs. Condition: very good, some aged darkening, few tiny moth holes. Marks: Lenci (cloth tag). Comments: Lenci, model 174, circa 1924. Value Points: rare doll with fine original costume, brown fitted jacket, taupe pants, gloves, top hat, tie, shirt, spats, shoes, and carrying original walking stick.

Italian Felt Character by Lenci in Red and White Checkered Dress 300/400

Lot #406 (Sale Order 82 of 163)

10" (25 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, brown side-glancing eyes, closed mouth with accent dots on bottom lip, blonde mohair wig, jointing at shoulders and hips, wearing red and white felt dress, attached organdy ruffled-hem petticoat, matching panties, socks, red felt shoes. Condition: very good, light dustiness. Comments: Lenci, Italian, circa 1930. Value Points: charming little shy-glancing girl with vibrant costume.

American Artist Felt Dolls "Babes in the Woods" by R. John Wright, Mint in Box 800/1000

Lot #407 (Sale Order 83 of 163)

17" (43 cm.) Of wool felt, with swivel head, pressed and painted facial features, brown eyes, light brown mohair wig, jointing at shoulders and hips, wearing original felt and cotton costumes, leather shoes, and presented in custom made box with original certificate of authenticity. The set was made exclusively for The Toy Shoppe of Richmond, VA in a very limited set of 100, this being #85, 2007. Near mint condition.

American Composition Shirley Temple in Aviator Costume from "Bright Eyes" 400/500

Lot #408 (Sale Order 84 of 163)

18" (46 cm.) All-composition, socket head, sleep eyes, mohair lashes, open mouth, row of teeth, dimpled cheeks, blonde mohair wig in ringlet curls. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Ideal, portrait of the child film star, circa 1934. Value Points: wearing original red and white aviator jumpsuit, with original NRA label, socks and shoes; (replica of red leather jacket and cap included).

American Composition Shirley Temple by Ideal with Trunk and Costumes 500/700

Lot #409 (Sale Order 85 of 163)

13" (33 cm.) All-composition with socket head, sleep eyes, real lashes, open mouth, row of teeth, dimpled cheeks, blonde mohair ringlet curled wig, composition body with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent, eyes slightly faded, hair a bit mussed. Marks: Shirley Temple 13 (head and torso). Comments: Ideal, circa 1936. Value Points: included with the doll is original steamer trunk along with "Littlest Rebel" red cotton dress (untagged); blue organdy dress with pink ribbons (untagged); blue polka dot dress and hat from "Stand Up and Cheer", brown plaid dress from "Bright Eyes" (original tag); green velvet coat and hat (untagged), and yellow organdy dress with white collar (untagged).

American Composition Shirley Temple by Ideal in "Our Little Girl" Costume 400/500

Lot #410 (Sale Order 86 of 163)

20" (51 cm.) All-composition with socket head, sleep eyes, real lashes, open mouth, four teeth, dimpled cheeks, blonde mohair wig with ringlet curls, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Cop. Ideal N&T Shirley Temple 20. Comments: Ideal, circa 1935. Value Points: wearing original blue cotton dress with red, blue and white stripes from the film "Our Little Girl" (with NRA original label), undergarment, shoes and socks.

German Bisque Googly, 323, by Marseille in Rare Large Size 500/700

Lot #411 (Sale Order 87 of 163)

14" (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep and side-glancing googly eyes, painted lashes, short-stroke brows, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, blonde mohair wig, composition five-piece toddler body with side-hip jointing. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Germany 323 A 11/0 M. Comments: Marseille, circa 1920. Value Points: rare to find in this size, wonderful costume.

Petite German Bisque Closed Mouth Child, Model 89, by Simon and Halbig 300/400

Lot #412 (Sale Order 88 of 163)

11" (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, pierced ears, brunette human hair, composition and wooden ball-jointed body with straight wrists, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 89 3. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: rare to find this model with closed mouth.

German Bisque Child Doll, Rare Model 719, by Simon and Halbig 300/400

Lot #413 (Sale Order 89 of 163)

22" (56 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, very faint hairline on upper forehead. Marks: S 12 H 719. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: beautiful doll, hard-to-find model, original body and body finish, lovely antique costume, undergarments, socks and shoes.

German All-Bisque Black Stocking Miniature Doll by Simon and Halbig 400/500

Lot #414 (Sale Order 90 of 163)

6" (15 cm.) Solid domed bisque swivel head, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted black stockings to above the knees, black one-lace painted shoes, original undergarments and coiffe. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: sought-after so-called "black stocking" girl has original mohair wig, partial original costume.

German Bisque Toddler, Model 616, by Simon and Halbig with Antique Costume 500/600

Lot #415 (Sale Order 91 of 163)

15" (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, open mouth, outlined lips, two porcelain upper teeth, tongue, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing, antique dotted Swiss dress, undergarments, leather shoes, blue velvet bonnet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Simon & Halbig 616 Germany 7. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1915. Value Points: rarely found model with beautiful expression, original body and body finish, lovely costume.

Petite German Bisque Child Doll, 99, by Handwerck with Fully-Articulated Body 300/400

Lot #416 (Sale Order 92 of 163)

9.5" (24 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, open mouth, four tiny teeth, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 99 HW Germany 2. Comments: Handwerck, circa 1900. Value Points: petite model with wonderful fully-articulated body, rare size.

Lot of Pairs of Antique Doll Shoes 300/400

Lot #417 (Sale Order 93 of 163)

Including 3 1/4" satin magenta shoes, incised "4" and "HH" in heart; 2 1/2" red leather shoes with little heels; 3 1/2" cream kidskin ankle boots with original laces; 2 1/2" rose twill shoes with buckles; 3" rose twill shoes with pom-poms; 3" pale rose kidskin shoes with little heels; 2 3/4" cream shoes with aqua edging and pom-poms; and 5" brown leather shoes with double bows, signed in gilt lettering "John Wanamaker". Good/very good condition. 1885/1910.

German Kewpie Dishes with Frolicking Kewpies and All-Bisque Kewpie 300/400

Lot #418 (Sale Order 94 of 163)

7" (18 cm.) Kewpie. All-bisque classic standing Kewpie with topknot, side curls, side-glancing eyes, blue eyes, loop-jointed arms, wearing knit costume (little rubs on cheeks), signed O'Neill on feet. And four bisque Kewpie dishes with green Jasperware finish, each with raised images of Kewpies in playful poses, including large scalloped-edge candy dish, small heart-shaped candy dish, round tray with bow-shaped bisque label "The Kewpies", and lidded powder dish which is signed "Rose O'Neill Germany". Along with porcelain candy dish with transfer designs of playful Kewpies signed "Rose O'Neill Kewpies Germany". Excellent except as noted above. Germany, circa 1915.

Two German All-Bisque Kewpies 200/300

Lot #419 (Sale Order 95 of 163)

4" (10 cm.) and 5 1/2". Each is glass standing Kewpie with topknot, side curls, side-glancing eyes, blue wings, and loop-jointed arms, one with original paper label heart on torso and presented in original (worn) box with Kewpie illustration and poem on the lid; and the other enclosed in silk gown which disguises the flannel pin holder beneath. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1915.

Large German Bisque Character, Model 211, by Kestner 500/700

Lot #420 (Sale Order 96 of 163)

25" (64 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth with shaded and outlined lips, two porcelain lower teeth, composition bent limb baby body, wearing neat little boy's costume with plaid pants and vest. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Q made in Germany 20 211 JDK. Comments: Kestner, circa 1915. Value Points: wonderfully-modeled bisque with original wig and body, rare grand size.

Paper Mache Peddler Lady with Dolls and Novelties 400/600

Lot #421 (Sale Order 97 of 163)

8" (20 cm.) Paper mache head with sculpted grey hair and painted facial features, brown eyes, grey sculpted brows, closed mouth, paper mache hands and feet, wearing early multi-layered costume with bonnet, shawl, spectacles and with a basket of wares. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: mid-19th century. Value Points: wonderful wares including little dolls, carved bone accessories such as opera glasses, paper journal, silver miniatures and more. Presented on a velvet-covered wooden base under a glass dome.

German All-Bisque Googly with Delightful Expression 300/400

Lot #422 (Sale Order 98 of 163)

4.5" (11 cm.) Bisque swivel head, blue glass sleep and side-glancing googly eyes, painted lashes, single-stroke brows, button-shaped nose, closed mouth with impish smile, brunette mohair wig, jointing at shoulders and hips, painted blue shoes and socks. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 189. Comments: Germany, circa 1915. Value Points: great expression on the hard to find model.

American Felt Artist Doll "Baby Peggy" by R. John Wright, MIB 400/500

Lot #423 (Sale Order 99 of 163)

7" (18 cm.) All-felt doll with swivel head, painted brown side-glancing eyes, closed mouth, black mohair bobbed wig, jointing at shoulders and hips, wearing original dress and romper, shoes and shocks, and holding little felt Kewpie. R. John Wright, 2017, portrait of the child actress Baby Peggy, with original labels, box, and certificate of authenticity. From an edition of only 100 dolls. Mint condition.

American Felt Artist Doll "Sunshine Scootles" by R. John Wright, MIB 400/500

Lot #424 (Sale Order 100 of 163)

6.5" (17 cm.) All-felt doll with sculpted short curly blonde hair, painted blue side-glancing eyes, closed mouth with impish smile, swivel head, jointing at shoulders and hips, wearing original yellow cotton dress and panties with white rick-rack trim, shoes and socks, yellow hair bow, and carrying little daisies, with original labels, box and certificate of authenticity. "Sunshine Scootles" by R. John Wright, an exclusive club edition, 2005, MIB.

English Curly Mohair Teddy Bear by Farnell 300/500

Lot #425 (Sale Order 101 of 163)

13" (33 cm.) Softly-stuffed curly pale golden mohair teddy, swivel ear, small side-stitched ears, large amber eyes, black embroidered nose and mouth, jointing of shoulders and arms, brown suede-like flannel paw pads (remnants of stitching of original tag on right foot). Excellent condition. English, Farnell, 1930s.

Vibrant Golden Plush Teddy Bear with Amber Eyes, 1930s Vintage 300/400

Lot #426 (Sale Order 102 of 163)

16" (41 cm.) Firmly-stuffed teddy with vibrant golden silky plush coat, swivel head, side-stitched ears, pronounced snout with black embroidered nose and mouth, amber eyes, jointing at shoulders and hips, twill paw pads. Very good condition, plush well-preserved, paw pads are original with some light spotting. 1930s.

American Composition Shirley Temple by Ideal in Original Pink Pleated Dress 400/500

Lot #427 (Sale Order 103 of 163)

15" (38 cm.) All-composition with socket head, sleep eyes, real lashes, open mouth, four teeth, blonde mohair wig with ringlet curls, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent, one 1/8" split on upper right eye rim. Marks: 60 Shirley Temple (head) Shirley Temple (body). Comments: Ideal, circa 1935, the classic dress was used by Shirley in various promotional events and ads. Value Points: beautiful original complexion, clear eyes, wearing original pink organdy pleated dress with blue bows, one piece undergarments, socks and shoes. The dress has original (non-NRA) rayon tag.

American Composition Shirley Temple by Ideal in "Stand Up and Cheer" Costume 300/400

Lot #428 (Sale Order 104 of 163)

18" (46 cm.) All-composition with socket head, sleep eyes, real lashes, open mouth, four teeth, dimpled cheeks, blonde mohair wig in ringlet curls, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent, hair slightly mussed. Marks: Cop Ideal N&T Co Shirley Temple. Comments: Ideal, circa 1934. Value Points: wearing original red dotted dress from her performance in "Stand Up and Cheer", undergarments, socks and shoes. The dress has original NRA woven label.

American Composition Shirley Temple by Ideal in "Stand Up and Cheer" Costume 300/400

Lot #429 (Sale Order 105 of 163)

13" (33 cm.) All-composition with socket head, sleep eyes, real lashes, dark eyeshadow, open mouth, four teeth, blonde mohair wig with ringlet curls, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent, hair a bit mussed. Marks: Shirley Temple (head) Shirley Temple 13 (torso). Comments: Ideal, circa 1936. Value Points: wearing original (non-NRA) label) on red polka dot costume with matching hat, undergarments, socks and shoes.

American Composition Shirley Temple by Ideal in Molly-ee Costume, Molly-ee Costumes 600/800

Lot #430 (Sale Order 106 of 163)

19" (48 cm.) All-composition with socket head, sleep eyes, real lashes, open mouth, four teeth, blonde mohair wig in ringlet curls, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent, small flake at back. Marks: Cop. Ideal N&T Co. Comments: Ideal, circa 1936. Value Points: wearing pink organdy dress with matching undergarments, socks and shoes, with original "Molly-ee" and with additional various size costumes tagged "Molly-ee": blue organdy dress with pink smocking; light brown flannel jacket and matching cap; pink pajamas with blue pom-poms, red twill jacket, blue woolen coat with velvet piping, collar and cuffs and with matching hat (few small moth holes), and rare riding outfit of brown twill comprising jodhpurs, jacket, and cap with yellow knit shirt and brown lace boots.

American Composition Shirley Temple by Ideal in Costume from "Our Little Girl" 300/500

Lot #431 (Sale Order 107 of 163)

18" (46 cm.) All-composition with socket head, sleep eyes, real lashes, open mouth, four teeth, deeply-impressed dimples, blonde mohair wig with ringlet curls, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent, eyes a bit faded. Marks: Shirley Temple 18 (head and body). Comments: Ideal, circa 1935. Value Points: wearing original blue pique dress with two applique white scotty dogs with leashes attached to pearl buttons, undergarment, socks and shoes. The dress has original NRA label.

American Composition Shirley Temple by Ideal in "Poor Little Rich Girl" Costume 300/400

Lot #432 (Sale Order 108 of 163)

18" (46 cm.) All-composition with socket head, sleep eyes, real lashes, open mouth, four teeth, dimpled chin, blonde mohair wig with ringlet curls, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent, eyes slightly faded. Marks: Shirley Temple Cop Ideal N&T Co 18 (head) Shirley Temple 18 (head). Comments: Ideal, circa 1936. Value Points: wearing original yellow pique dress with blue sleeves and yoke decorated with three soutache loops, yellow collar, undergarment, socks and shoes, from the 1936 film "Poor Little Rich Girl".

French Bisque Character, 236, by SFBJ with Original Toddler Body 900/1200

Lot #433 (Sale Order 109 of 163)

27" (69 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lower lashes, brushstroked brows, closed mouth with smiling expression, modeled tongue, two porcelain beaded upper teeth, double chin, French composition fully-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing. Condition: generally excellent, flake on finish of right arm. Marks: SFBJ 236 Paris 12. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1912. Value Points: SFBJ, circa 1912. Value Points: fine gleaming complexion, original body and body finish.

German Bisque Glass-Eyed Googly as "Uncle Sam" by Max Handwerck 1100/1300

Lot #434 (Sale Order 110 of 163)

13" (33 cm.) Bisque socket head with sculpted grey Uncle Sam top hat trimmed with blue band decorated with stars, tendrils of brown sculpted hair, blue glass side-glancing googly eyes, single-stroke brows, closed mouth with impish smile, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, wearing traditional Uncle Sam costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Dep Elite U.S. 1. Comments: Max Handwerck, circa 1917. Value Points: among the rarest of the Handwerck Elite series, with wonderfully-sculpted jaunty hat complementing the impish expression.

German Bisque Painted Eye Googly by Gebruder Heubach 300/400

Lot #435 (Sale Order 111 of 163)

7" (18 cm.) Bisque socket head with sculpted short curly hair, forelock curl, intaglio googly eyes glancing to the right, one-stroke brows, tiny nose, closed mouth with "O" shaped lips, composition body jointed at shoulders and hips. Marks: Heubach (in square) 3/0. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1915. Value Points: rare googly model with wonderful surprised expression enhanced by wide googly eyes.

German Bisque Closed Mouth Child, 192, by Kammer and Reinhardt 800/1200

Lot #436 (Sale Order 112 of 163)

18" (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows with feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, outlined lips, composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 192 14. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1892 when the firm deposed the doll. Value Points: hard-to-find model with beautifully-painted brows and lips, original early body.

German Bisque Child Doll, Model 214, by Kestner with Original Body 600/800

Lot #437 (Sale Order 113 of 163)

32" (81 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lower lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, brunette human hair over plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 16 1/2 made in Germany 16 1/2 214. Comments: Kestner, circa 1915. Value Points: very fine quality of bisque and complexion, original body and body finish, hard-to-find model.

American Wooden Doll by Schoenhut with original Shoes and Wig 500/700

Lot #438 (Sale Order 114 of 163)

20" (51 cm.) All-carved wooden doll with socket head, decal/painted eyes, closed mouth with row of teeth, brunette mohair tacked-on bobbed wig, all-wooden spring-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Schoenhut Doll Pat. Jan.17,'11 USA (paper label). Comments: Schoenhut, circa 1915. Value Points: all-original finish, original wig, Schoenhut costume, socks and shoes.

Italian Felt Miniature Doll "Little Red-Haired Girl with Piglet" by Lenci with Original Tags 300/400

Lot #439 (Sale Order 115 of 163)

8" (20 cm.) Felt head with pressed and painted facial features, large "O"-shaped side-glancing eyes, bow-shaped mouth, auburn mohair wig under colorful bandanna, wearing burgundy felt dress with applique polka dots, undergarments with coral scalloped-edge felt trim, wooden clogs and carrying little wooden pig. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: cloth and silver foil original labels, numbered "19". Comments: Italian, Lenci, mid-1930s. Value Points: charming little model with rare red hair, great costume with vibrant colors.

Italian Felt Miniature Doll "Dutch Girl with Tulips" by Lenci with Original Tags 300/400

Lot #440 (Sale Order 116 of 163)

8" (20 cm.) Felt head with pressed and painted facial features, large "O"-shaped side-glancing brown eyes, bow-shaped mouth, brunette mohair wig, wearing felt dress with applique colorful stripes and checks, embroidered felt cap, undergarments, wooden clogs and carrying wooden flower pot filled with bright felt tulips. Condition: generally excellent, slight fading of apron. Marks: cloth and silver foil original labels, numbered "24". Comments: Italian, Lenci, mid-1930s. Value Points: elaborately-constructed apron, original labels.

German Bisque Child, Model 79, by Handwerck with Original Body, Antique Costume 300/400

Lot #441 (Sale Order 117 of 163)

22" (56 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, open mouth, outlined lips, row of teeth, pierced ears, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 79 11 1/2. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Handwerck, circa 1900. Value Points: excellent bisque and painting, antique undergarments.

American Artist Doll "Helen" by Maggie Iacono MIB 700/900

Lot #442 (Sale Order 118 of 163)

16.5" (42 cm.) All-felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, downcast outlined eyes, closed mouth with very full lips, brunette mohair bobbed wig, fully-articulated body. The doll is wearing her original artist made costume of grey felt dress with floral appliques, white felt collar and cuffs, matching grey felt cloche with floral trim, undergarments, white knit socks, black side-snap shoes. With original label on back torso, signed by artist on shoe, and presented in original box with certificate of authenticity. The edition was limited to 75 dolls, 2006, MIB.

American Felt Artist Doll by Maggie Iacono in Green Felt Dress 600/800

Lot #443 (Sale Order 119 of 163)

16.5" (42 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, grey eyes, closed mouth with outlined lips, brunette human hair, all-felt fully-articulated body. The doll is wearing green felt coat with attached plaid silk taffeta over-skirt, cotton taffeta skirt, green buttons, undergarments, stockings, black suede shoes, white felt hat with felt flowers. The doll has original Maggie Made label on back torso and artist signature on shoe. Excellent condition.

Pair Unusual German Miniature Dolls Velvet Mushroom Caps, Ex-Davos Museum Collection 300/400

Lot #444 (Sale Order 120 of 163)

6" (15 cm.) Each of the pair has a composition head with painted features, blonde mohair bobbed wig, padded armature body with original white knit costume and brown felt feet. An over-sized velvet mushroom cap sits on the head of each doll. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, mid-20th century, the original purpose of the novelty dolls is not certain, although they were played with in the Prader family as part of annual Easter egg hunts each Spring; the dolls were hidden in the garden along with the eggs as a special treasure to be found. Ex-Collection Spielzug Museum of Davos, Switzerland.

German Porcelain Tea Service "Garland of Flowers" in Original Box 300/400

Lot #445 (Sale Order 121 of 163)

5" (13 cm.) h. teapot. The porcelain service for six is of fine white porcelain with shaded pink background and a colorful garland of flowers on lidded teapot, lidded sugar, creamer, and six cups. Along with six matching saucers and plates, each with gilt edging. Excellent condition. Still presented in their original box. Germany, circa 1900.

Vintage Golden Teddy Bear with Amber Glass eyes 300/500

Lot #446 (Sale Order 122 of 163)

16" (41 cm.) Softly-stuffed golden mohair teddy with swivel head, rounded snout with black embroidered nose tip, side-stitched ears, amber glass eyes, jointing at shoulders and hips, felt paw pads. Excellent condition. 1930s.

French Musical Mechanical Waltzing Couple by Vichy 3500/4800

Lot #447 (Sale Order 123 of 163)

14" (36 cm.) Two bisque head dolls, each with blue glass enamel eyes, closed mouth, and original mohair wig, representing an adult man or woman, posed as though to begin a formal dance, she with bisque arms and hands, and he with original Vichy metal hands. Although they appear to be standing on the floor, in actuality a cone-shaped form, hidden under the woman's skirt, not only supports both figures, but also contains the mechanical works; the man is attached to the metal cone by a heavy metal rod. When wound, they twirl around and around, then glide forward on the three wheels hidden at the bottom of the cone form, while two tunes play. Condition: woman has repair around her left eye and arms are not original, costumes not original, music and motion function well. Marks: G. Vichy Fils Paris (original Vichy metal tag). Comments: G. Vichy, circa 1870. Value Points: sought-after elegant salon automaton with graceful movements, original Vichy label.

German Bisque Asian Child, 1329, by Simon and Halbig 800/1000

Lot #448 (Sale Order 124 of 163)

14" (36 cm.) Amber-tinted bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, black mohair wig, amber tinted composition and wooden ball-jointed body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent, finger tip chipped. Marks: 1329 Germany S&H Simon & Halbig. Comments: circa 1890. Value Points: fine quality of bisque with flawless complexion.

German Miniature Summer Gazebo by Gottschalk, Furnishings and Flowers, Bisque Dolls 800/1100

Lot #449 (Sale Order 125 of 163)

7" (18 cm.) Arranged upon a wooden platform is a wooden-framed gazebo with shingled roof, architectural details, trellises with climbing vines, fabric awning at one side, original "wicker" furnishings, and two bisque head dolls with sculpted blonde hair. Very good condition. Germany, Gottschalk, circa 1900, a charming summer haven.

French Bisque Poupee in Original Folklore Costume of Sables d'Olonne, France 1200/1500

Lot #450 (Sale Order 126 of 163)

13" (33 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, original muslin poupee body with kid arms. Condition: generally excellent, some wear to fingers. Marks: 0 (head and shoulder). Comments: French, circa 1885, wearing original costume of the French village of Sables d'Olonne; the 19th century boutique of Mon. Bellanger of that village specialized in presenting dolls costumed precisely in traditional garb. Value Points: authentic and well-detailed folklore costume.

German Bisque Doll Known as "Tommy Tucker", Model 2048 by Bruno Schmidt 800/1100

Lot #451 (Sale Order 127 of 163)

26" (66 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head, painted brown hair with modeling detail, small blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, two porcelain upper teeth, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, some body retouch. Marks: 2048 4. Comments: Bahr and Proschild, circa 1915. Value Points: handsome lad with excellent bisque and painting, gentleman's suit.

Golden Mohair Teddy with Rarer Clear Eyes, 1920s Era 300/400

Lot #452 (Sale Order 128 of 163)

23" (58 cm.) Firmly-stuffed shaved golden mohair teddy with small stitched-on ears, heart-shaped swivel head, clear eyes with black pupils, pronounced snout with black embroidered nose and mouth, jointed shoulders and hips, stitched claws, felt paw pads. Excellent condition overall except paw pads which are original but very worn, 1920s, beautiful vibrant color of mohair.

German Bisque Doll by Alt, Beck and Gottschalk with Provenance 1100/1500

Lot #453 (Sale Order 129 of 163)

35" (89 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass eyes, painted lashes, dark eyeliner, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth with shaded lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette human hair hand-tied wig in long ringlet curls, composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: doll is excellent, dress has wear and restoration. Marks: ABG 1367 Germany 8. Comments: Alt, Beck and Gottschalk, circa 1890. Value Points: the doll is wearing the of Miss Annie Horatia Jones worn by her to Buckingham Palace on July 30th, 1886 on the occasion of her father [Horace Jones] receiving a knighthood from Queen Victoria. Value Points: exceptionally detailed costume includes a lavish matching bonnet, and also included are the shoes worn by Annie. An important dollhouse, which once also belonged to young Annie can be seen in London at the Metropolitan Archives with various references available online for viewing.

Bisque Doll, Model 1079, for the French Market of Au Nain Bleu, Original Store Label 800/1100

Lot #454 (Sale Order 130 of 163)

15" (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass eyes, painted lower lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, blonde mohair wig, pierced ears, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SH 1079 dep 6 1/2 (head) Au Nain Bleu (original paper label on torso). Comments: circa 1900, the doll was presented at the prestige Parisien doll store of Au Nain Bleu wearing early folklore costume of Brittany (included), and still wears her original matching undergarments, socks and black leather shoes with pom-poms with impressed mark of Alart.

American composition Shirley Temple by Ideal with additional costumes 400/500

Lot #455 (Sale Order 131 of 163)

18" (46 cm.) All-composition with socket head, sleep eyes, real lashes, open mouth, four upper teeth, impressed dimples, blonde mohair ringlet curls, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent, eyes faded, hair a bit mussed. Marks: 18 Shirley Temple Cop. Ideal N&T (head) Shirley Temple 18 (body). Comments: Ideal, circa 1935. Value Points: wearing original undergarment and shoes, and owning seven additional vintage dresses (untagged) and white fur coat and cap, with original box.

American Composition Shirley Temple by Ideal 300/400

Lot #456 (Sale Order 132 of 163)

18" (46 cm.) All-composition with socket head, sleep eyes, real lashes, open mouth, six teeth, dimpled cheeks, blonde mohair wig with ringlet curls. Condition: generally excellent, eyes faded. Marks: Cop. Ideal N&T Co Shirley Temple 18 (head) Shirley Temple 18 (body). Value Points: wearing original (untagged) pink organdy pleated dress with pale blue ribbons, undergarments, socks and shoes.

American Composition Shirley Temple, Rare 17" Size, with Costumes 300/400

Lot #457 (Sale Order 133 of 163)

17" (43 cm.) All-composition with socket head, sleep eyes, open mouth, four teeth, blonde mohair wig, jointing at shoulders and legs. Marks: Shirley Temple 17 (head and torso). Comments: Ideal, circa 1935. Value Points: rare size to find, the doll owns four original dresses: blue pleated organdy dress (with original tag), red cotton dress from "Littlest Rebel", smock dress from "Captain January", and sheer shadow print dress.

Beautiful German Bisque Child Doll by Kestner with Original Body 600/800

Lot #458 (Sale Order 134 of 163)

33" (84 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows with feathered details, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, outlined shaded lips, four porcelain teeth, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: N Made in Germany 17. Comments: Kestner, circa 1900. Value Points: beautiful doll has original body and body finish.

German Bisque Googly, 9573, by Gebruder Heubach 300/400

Lot #459 (Sale Order 135 of 163)

7" (18 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep and side-glancing googly eyes, painted lashes, single-stroke brows, closed mouth with impish expression, composition five-piece body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 9573 Heubach (square). Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1920. Value Points: delightful and hard-to-find googly model with impish expression.

German Bisque Googly, Demalcol" by Catterfelder Puppenfabrick 500/700

Lot #460 (Sale Order 136 of 163)

9" (23 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass side-glancing googly eyes, mohair lashes, painted lashes and brows, button-shaped nose, closed mouth with impish smile, brunette mohair bobbed wig, composition toddler body with jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Demalcol 5/0 Germany. Comments: Catterfelder Puppenfabrick exclusive for Dennis, Malley & Co of London, circa 1925. Value Points: mischievous expression is enhanced by excellent quality of bisque, original body finish, wonderful costume.

French Bisque Character, 238, by SFBJ in Antique Dotted Swiss Costume 1100/1300

Lot #461 (Sale Order 137 of 163)

18" (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass eyes, dark eyeliner, brown painted lashes, brushstroked brows, shaded nostrils, slightly-parted shaded lips, row of porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette hand-tied human hair wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 238 Paris 8. Value Points: gleaming complexion on bright-eyed child, lovely antique costume, undergarments, socks and shoes.

American Paper Mache Puppets from WPA Depression Era Projects 200/300

Lot #462 (Sale Order 138 of 163)

9" (23 cm.) l. carrot. Each of hand-modeled paper mache with caricature heads depicting various foods including egg, apple and carrot, each with hand-painted features, and two with original paper labels "Museum Extension Project WPA", designed for use as puppets. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: 1930s, Works Projects Administration, purposed to help starving artists during the Depression Era.

Victorian Doll Trunk with Eight Costumes 200/300

Lot #463 (Sale Order 139 of 163)

The domed-top doll trunk, circa 1890, contains eight various cotton dresses, some antique, some of antique or antique style fabrics, perfect for costuming of character dolls. Excellent condition.

German All-Bisque "Black Stocking" Girl by Simon and Halbig 400/500

Lot #464 (Sale Order 140 of 163)

6" (15 cm.) Bisque swivel head on bisque torso, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, brunette human hair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted above-the-knee black stockings, brown one-strap shoes, knit costume. Marks: 890 2 (head and torso). Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: sought-after closed mouth model.

Rare German Double-Face Doll by Simon and Halbig 1200/1800

Lot #465 (Sale Order 141 of 163)

13" (33 cm.) Bisque socket head with solid dome, having two different faces which are alternately revealed by simply swiveling the head; one face depicts a crying child, having brown glass eyes, painted lashes, painted scowling brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth in crying expression; the other face depicting a smiling child with brown glass eyes, daintily-painted features, closed mouth with upturned lip corners in smiling expression, blonde mohair wig, composition and wooden fully-jointed body, nice antique costume comprising pique coat/dress, undergarments, rose silk stockings, kidskin shoes, bonnet. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: the two facial models, each rare in themselves, felicitously combine in an extremely rare double-face doll with fine quality of bisque and painting, antique costume.

American Cast Iron Toy Stove "The Beauty Range" 300/500

Lot #466 (Sale Order 142 of 163)

15" (38 cm.) h, including chimney x 15"w. x 7"d. The nickel-plated cast iron stove has six burners, built-in water heater, ovens, shoe-warming rack, chimney and embossed lettering in three areas denoting "The Beauty Range. Excellent condition. American, circa 1890.

American Composition Shirley Temple by Ideal in Original Box with Extra Costumes 300/400

Lot #467 (Sale Order 143 of 163)

20" (51 cm.) All-composition with socket head, sleep eyes, real lashes, open mouth, four teeth, impressed cheek dimples, blonde mohair wig in ringlet curls, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Ideal, circa 1935. Value Points: wearing original (untagged) pale blue organdy dress with pink bows and drawn-work, undergarments, socks, and front snap shoes, with original box and with five additional untagged vintage dresses and two coats, possibly Molly-ee.

American Composition Shirley Temple by Ideal in Pink Pleated Dress 300/400

Lot #468 (Sale Order 144 of 163)

18" (46 cm.) All-composition with socket head, sleep eyes, real lashes, open mouth, four teeth, dimpled cheeks, blonde mohair wig in ringlet curls, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent, eyes a tad faded. Marks: Cop Ideal N&T 18 (head) Shirley Temple 18 (head). Comments: Ideal, circa 1935. Value Points: wearing original pink pleated dancing dress with original NRA label, undergarments, socks and shoes, and with especially beautiful wig.

French Sedan Chair with Beveled Glass Windows 300/500

Lot #469 (Sale Order 145 of 163)

15" (38 cm.) The wooden-framed sedan chair with curved back and cabriole-shaped legs has silk brocade cover and lining, with opening front door, wooden carrying handles at the sides. Structurally excellent, brocade covering is worn. French, circa 1885, beautifully-shaped windows with unusual curved-shaped beveled windows.

Beautiful German All-Bisque Closed Mouth Doll by Kestner with Original Rare Wig 400/500

Lot #470 (Sale Order 146 of 163)

8" (20 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig with hip-length braids, peg-jointed shoulders and hips, shapely legs, bare feet, antique costume. Condition: head excellent, chip at back torso neck, chips at each stringing hole (large chip at hole of left arm and leg), Marks: 111. Comments: Kestner, circa 1882, Value Points: rare large size all-bisque with bare feet, exquisite original wig.

German Brown-Complexioned Bisque Character Baby by Heinrich Handwerck 400/500

Lot #471 (Sale Order 147 of 163)

18" (46 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head with rich brown complexion, shaded black hair, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, open mouth, brown composition baby body, antique knit costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Germany H.W. Comments: Heinrich Handwerck, circa 1925. Value Points: rare model to find by this firm with unusual expression, fine gleaming complexion, original body and body finish.

French Doll's High Chair with Especially Fine Quality of Carving and Seat 300/500

Lot #472 (Sale Order 148 of 163)

19" (48 cm.) With delicately-shaped spindles and back crest, the dark wood high chair has hinged food tray, foot rest, and tri-color intricately-woven seat. Excellent condition. French, circa 1890.

Petite German Bisque Closed Mouth Doll in Folklore Costume 200/300

Lot #473 (Sale Order 149 of 163)

11" (28 cm.) Solid domed bisque shoulderhead, brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig, pierced ears, muslin body, bisque forearms. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1890. Value Points: the little girl wears factory-original folklore costume including black velvet coiffe with lace trim.

German Bisque Child Doll, 1009, by Simon and Halbig 400/500

Lot #474 (Sale Order 150 of 163)

21" (53 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, shaded and outlined lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears. Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S 11 H 1009 dep. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1890. Value Points: very fine modeling includes dimpled chin and lip corners, original body and body finish.

German Bisque Character, Model 143, by Kestner in Smallest Size 200/300

Lot #475 (Sale Order 151 of 163)

7" (18 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, composition and wooden body with jointing at shoulders, hips and knees, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, eyes set. Marks: made in Germany 143. Comments: Kestner, circa 1910. Value Points: the rare smallest size of the favored model with original articulated body and body finish.

German Wooden Kitchen with Rare Tin-Lined Cupboard Sink 400/600

Lot #476 (Sale Order 152 of 163)

10" (25 cm.) h. cupboard. Each with painted lime green/cream finish with gilt accent stripes, the set comprises cupboard with glass doors above closed door base, rectangular dining table and one chair, work table with splash back, and cupboard with hinged lid which opens to reveal tin-lined sink with chain attached plug. Excellent condition, possible old retouch on painted finish. Germany, circa 1890.

Tiny German Bisque Closed Mouth Doll by Kestner 300/400

Lot #477 (Sale Order 153 of 163)

7.5" (19 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, composition and wooden fully-jointed body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent, body not original but is age and size appropriate. Marks: 2 1/4. Comments: Kestner, circa 1885. Value Points: charming tiny model of the sought-after early closed mouth doll.

Four German All-Bisque Miniature Dolls in Factory-Original Costumes 300/500

Lot #478 (Sale Order 154 of 163)

3.5" (9 cm.) Each is all-bisque with one-piece head and torso, jointing at shoulders and hips, blue glass eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, painted shoes and socks. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1900. Value Points: each is wearing original factory costume in traditional or school-child manner.

French Wooden Campaign Chair with Needlework Seat 300/400

Lot #479 (Sale Order 155 of 163)

12" (30 cm.) The mahogany-framed folding chair, known as "campaign" style, with carved detail of arms and brass stud accents folds flat, allowing for portability; the purpose-driven centuries-old style was particularly prevalent in 19th Century France for its use at summer festivals and such. Perfectly scaled for display with dolls 18"-22". Excellent condition. Circa 1880.

German Porcelain Doll with Black Sculpted Hair 300/400

Lot #480 (Sale Order 156 of 163)

21" (53 cm.) Porcelain shoulderhead with black sculpted hair drawn away from face and captured in arranged ringlet curls at her nape, black sculpted hair bow, feathering details around her forehead, sculpted ears, blue painted eyes, black and red upper eyeliner, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, old muslin stitch-jointed body and porcelain lower limbs, painted brown ankle boots, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1880.

American Folk Art Carved Wooden Folk Puppets of Laurel and Hardy 400/500

Lot #481 (Sale Order 157 of 163)

22" (56 cm.) overall. 7" Heads. Each has hand-carved wooden block head with caricature detail of carving and painting of hair and facial features to depict the early silent film stars of Laurel and Hardy, each with attached hollow cloth body with attached hollow arms with wooden hands. Each has original plaid coat or suit. The maker is unknown, but the presentation is remarkable in its caricature mimicry. Excellent condition. American, circa 1925.

Grand German Bisque Child, 1079, Size 17, by Simon and Halbig 1100/1300

Lot #482 (Sale Order 158 of 163)

38" (97 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, blonde human hair, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, lovely costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: S17 H 1079 dep Germany. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1900. Value Points: rare large size, very choice bisque, complexion and painting of features, original body and body finish.

American Felt Artist Doll "Montague" R. John Wright, MIB 400/600

Lot #483 (Sale Order 159 of 163)

12" (30 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, blue eyes, brunette mohair wig, jointed arms and legs; the doll is designed to separate at the waist as a candy container. With original sewn-on felt harlequin costume and hat, silk rosette-trimmed shoes. With original paper label, box, and certificate of authenticity. From Le Bal Masque series presented by R. John Wright at the 2003 UFDC convention in a very limited edition.

American Felt "Bonnie Blue Butler" by R. John Wright, MIB 300/500

Lot #484 (Sale Order 160 of 163)

9" (23 cm.) All-felt doll with swivel head, pressed and painted facial features, painted brown eyes, closed mouth, dark brunette hair, jointing at shoulders and hips, wearing blue velvet riding ensemble with matching feathered cap, leather boots, red gloves, riding crop. With original paper label, Gone With the Wind, Bonnie Blue Butler/ No 30/100/ R. John Wright, original dinner ticket from which the doll was presented, and original box. MIB, 2007, from a limited edition of only 100 dolls.

American Artist Felt Dolls "Prince Charming" and "Cinderella" by R. John Wright 600/800

Lot #485 (Sale Order 161 of 163)

9" (23 cm.) Each is all-felt with swivel head, pressed and painted facial features, blonde mohair wig, jointing at shoulders and hips, he wearing dark grey velvet ensemble with gold braid trim and gold brocade vest, buckled shoes and crown; and she wearing blue and white silk gown with white bows, tulle petticoat, pink slippers, crown. Each with original paper label, certificate of authenticity, and presented together in original box. R. John Wright, #98/100, 2019.

Large German All-Bisque Imp with Sculpted Costume with "Foxy" by Steiff 300/400

Lot #486 (Sale Order 162 of 163)

7" (18 cm.) One-piece all-bisque head, torso and legs, jointed bisque arms, painted side-glancing eyes, impish smile, modeled forelock curl under blue sculpted cap, sculpted romper suit and slippers. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1910. Value Points: rare large size of the impish character with excellent detail shading of costume; included is mohair dog hand puppet from Steiff with amber glass eyes, original paper label "Foxy".

Three Winnie the Pooh Books, "The Three Bears" Plate, and Yes-No Miniature Teddy 300/400

Lot #487 (Sale Order 163 of 163)

5" (13 cm.) Including three books, The House at Pooh Corner (1928, first edition, with dust jacket), When We Were Very Young (1925), and Now We Are Six (1927, first edition with dust jacket) by A.A. Milne. Along with English softpaste plate "The Three Bears", and with 5" dark brown mohair teddy with yes-no mechanism which operates from movement of his tail, Steiff, circa 1950.


The Reaches of the Street Marquis Auction: Day Two
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The Reaches of the Street Marquis Auction: Day Two
by Theriault's Sun, Oct 4, 2020 11:00 AM Eastern The title pays homage to dolls created during the art character movement, dolls aptly described in one famous exhibition as “children of the street”. The auction is highlighted by the important collection of art character dolls from the late Susan Hill of Fredericksburg, Virginia. Live telephone and absentee bidding are available. Call us at 410-224-3655 M-F 8:30AM-5:00PM EST or email info@theriaults.com anytime. You can order collectible catalogs today at http://www.theriaults.com/catalogs