Theriault's Auction Catalog - The Lynda Christian Collection Online Auctions

This is part three of the Weekend's Auctions and will start immediately following Session II of The Kvitka Collection

Superb Neopolitan Man in Large Size with Superb Sculpting 1200/1700

Lot #1 (Sale Order 1 of 80)

19" (48 cm.) His terra cotta head is turned sharply to the right, gazing into the distance, with exceptional detail of profile and facial planes, enamel eyes, incised age wrinkles, strong nose and chin, with sculpted long side-burns in front of each detailed ear, and bald pate above deeply-sculpted nape curls. There is a sculpted wart at his cheek, and a hole at the side of his mouth for the stem of the long pipe he is holding. His face is painted a shaded rosy color and beard stubble is evident on his cheeks and chin. The body is hemp-wrapped with terra cotta lower hands and legs, the fingers being very expressively posed. The man wearing his original silk costume with an elaborately gilt-thread trimmed jacket. Condition: original finish beautifully preserved, two fingers missing, two other fingers repaired. Comments: Neopolitan, early 19th century, the servant figure presents a fascinating melange, wearing his master's fine livery along with his own old mended stocking cap and stockings, his handsome face with intelligent-seeming eyes worn with age and worry. Value Points: the large model has superbly sculpted and preserved features with great expression.

An Exceptional Neopolitan Moorish Figure with Original Costume 1800/2300

Lot #2 (Sale Order 2 of 80)

14" (36 cm.) Having a terra cotta sculpted head with angular features and pronounced cheek and jaw lines, pronounced nose with upturned tip, high domed forehead with furrowed brows, the brown-complexioned man has inset enamel eyes, closed mouth sculpted as though open, with beaded upper teeth, well-defined ears. He has sculpted brows, very full moustache, bald pate with an intriguing tuft of hair at the back of his head. His hemp-wrapped armature body has terra cotta brown hands with expressively-posed fingers, and lower legs with orange boots, and he is wearing a gold-thread embroidered vest with yellow silk pants and green silk coat. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Neopolitan, late 18th/early 19th century, a retinue of Moorish figures surrounded the Kings in early presepio scenes. Value Points: rare early figure with extraordinary sculpting, original painting is flawlessly preserved, with an overall highly artistic presence.

A Beautiful Neopolitan Presepio Woman with Sculpted Blue Cap 800/1200

Lot #3 (Sale Order 3 of 80)

12" (30 cm.) Having a terra cotta head turned strongly to the right, with sculpted deeply-comb-marked brown hair captured under a modeled blue cap with red border and bow, inset enamel eyes, rich dark complexion with blushed cheeks, chin and nose tip, painted brows, closed mouth in solemn expression. She has a hemp-wrapped body and terra cotta hands and lower legs, painted green stockings and orange shoes. Condition: generally excellent, three finger tips broken on left hand. Comments: Neopolitan from a presepio scene of an affluent Italian family, early 19th century. Value Points: very beautiful face with artistic painting of complexion and features, rare sculpted cap, and wearing her original richly braid-trimmed silk costume.

Neopolitan Presepio Woman with Highly-Characterized Expression 900/1300

Lot #4 (Sale Order 4 of 80)

12" (30 cm.) Having a terra cotta head with very plump face, defined triple-chin, enamel inset eyes, brown sculpted hair combed loosely away from her face and captured in a coiled chignon at the back of her head, broad nose, painted brows, closed mouth with two painted teeth, modeled bosom. She has a hemp-wrapped body and terra cotta hands and lower legs with painted blue stockings and yellow shoes. Condition: generally excellent, some surface paint wear on her upper forehead, but finish is all original. Comments: Neopolitan, early 19th century, the woman depicts a young village woman with delighted expression. Value Points: wonderful expression enhanced by plump features, beautiful complexion, wearing original well-preserved costume of silks with silver and gold thread embroidery.

German Wax Creche Figure with Wooden Articulated Body 900/1400

Lot #5 (Sale Order 5 of 80)

13" (33 cm.) Having a sculpted wax head of adult man with angular features, inset enamel eyes, aquiline nose, closed mouth modeled as though open with sculpted teeth, blushed cheek detail. His hair, brows, moustache and beard are also sculpted wax with comb-marked detail, and he has a wooden fully-articulated body with expressive wooden hands and painted stockings and shoes. Representing a priest, he wears a handwoven lace under-robe above a red woolen skirt, and a rich gilt-thread tunic whose red velvet breastplate is overlaid with gold sequins. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, early 19th century. Value Points: very handsome figure with angular well-groomed features, fully-articulated wooden body.

A Remarkable Neopolitan Presepio Figure as Wise Man with Rare Accessories 2000/3000

Lot #6 (Sale Order 6 of 80)

15" (38 cm.) Having a terra cotta head with high domed head, and bald pate, the distinguished figure has deeply sculpted facial features with brown enamel eyes, strong nose and cheek bones, sculpted ears, and a long grey flowing beard that matches his sculpted grey brows. His hemp-wrapped body has terra cotta hands with very expressive fingers and terra cotta feet with fancily-painted leggings. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Neopolitan, late 18th/early 19th century. Comments: the figure was featured in article "Varieties of Creche Figures" by Lynda Christian (Antique Doll Collector, December 2009) with this note: "the hallmark of Italian figures is their extraordinary animation...many figures - like this wise man - have a look of astonishment...". Value Points: remarkable quality and detail of sculpted features with artistically blushed details enhanced by luminous patina, weaing his original turban with metal gilt crown, and elaborate silk ensemble with metallic thread and embroidery, rare belt, and very rare original dagger and dragon-head scimitar; the figure was awarded a blue ribbon at 2008 UFDC national convention.

An Extraordinary Neopolitan Angel with Carved Wooden Wings 4000/6500

Lot #7 (Sale Order 7 of 80)

16" (41 cm.) Of terra cotta, the angel is posed with head turned to the right and gazing downward in a worshipful manner, having deeply-sculpted brown tousled hair with loose curls onto the forehead and nape, enamel inset eyes with heavily-modeled eyelids, aquiline nose, closed mouth with accented lips and two sculpted teeth, painted brows, nostrils, and cheek and chin blush, deeply-defined throat hollow, hemp-wrapped body, terra cotta hands with very expressive fingers and having defined nails and knuckles, and lower legs with defined toes, there is a hole at the back scalp for dowel-attachment of a halo (not included). Condition: generally excellent, all original finish. Comments: representing a male angel, the figure is from the presepio of a very affluent Italian family of the late 18th century. Value Points: the extraordinary artistry of the sculpting and painting are evident in its perfectly preserved state. The angel wears a gown of spun silver with metallic fringe, carries a rare early miniature silver censer, and has extraordinary painted and carved wooden wings (which insert dowel-like in holes at the back torso). The figure carries a blue ribbon award from 2008 UFDC convention.

Superb Early Grodnertal All-Wooden Articulated Doll with Carved Coronet 8000/12,000

Lot #8 (Sale Order 8 of 80)

21" (53 cm.) Having one-piece carved head and torso with heart-shaped face, elongated throat and modeled bosom, the lady has painted facial features over gesso, and sculpted and painted hair that features a bevy of dainty ringlet curls onto her forehead and behind her sculpted ears, with a sculpted high decorative comb or coronet at her crown, painted brown outlined eyes with defined fringed lashes, painted brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with tiny pursed lips, blushed cheeks, pierced ear holes below the lobes, very long slender arms and legs with ball and socket joints secured by a peg, mitten hands with fingers scored in the wood, and painted stockings and shoes. Condition: fine original finish with some typical craquelure, body sturdy and well-preserved. Comments: Grodnertal doll, very early 19th century, with stylized body with high-waisted costumes of the 1820 era. Value Points: rare large luxury model with superb detail of sculpted and painted hair, original finish and articulated body, and wearing her original costume. The doll bears four blue ribbons from UFDC conventions.

Rare Grodnertal Wooden Doll Depicting a Man with Sideburns 1800/2500

Lot #9 (Sale Order 9 of 80)

13" (33 cm.) The all-wooden doll has a one-piece head and torso of a very slender adult man, with heart-shaped face and elongated throat, brown sculpted hair with very deep combmarks, long sideburns in front of each sculpted ear, painted-over-gesso complexion with small blue downward-glancing eyes, single stroke brows, closed mouth with firmly-set lips, all-wooden body with articulation at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees. Condition: generally excellent, few flakes at back of hair. Comments: Grodnertal, mid-19th century. Value Points: rare gentleman doll, with brown hair and sideburns, he is wearing his superb original silk costume with plaid long silk tunic under blue silk tunic, with brown patterned edging, brown kidskin slippers, and wonderful magenta silk satin trousers.

Superb and Very Rare Early 19th Century Wooden Doll with Shapely Legs and Hands 12,000/16,000

Lot #10 (Sale Order 10 of 80)

17" (43 cm.) One-piece wooden head and torso with perfectly-egg-shaped head ending in small pointy chin, resting upon a strong elongated throat with defined throat hollow, modeled bosom with carved definition of bodice edge, painted midnight-brown hair smoothly over the head with wispy tendrils of curls all around the forehead, sculpted ears, painted brown eyes, sculpted definition of eye lids, aquiline nose, closed mouth, dowel-jointing at the shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, beautifully-shaped hands, shapely calves with tiny ankles and slender feet, painted shoes, wearing a fine early high-waist dress. Condition: original finish is beautifully-preserved excepting rub on nose and chin. Comments: Continental, probably Obergammergau, early 19th century, Value Points: an especially rare early wooden doll, with compelling presence, original painted finish of face and hair, superb body. The doll has a blue ribbon award from 2008 UFDC national convention, and was featured in an article "Faith-Based Dolls" in Antique Doll Collector, December 2008.

German Carved Wooden Doll in Original Royalty Costume 1100/1600

Lot #11 (Sale Order 11 of 80)

13" (33 cm.) Carved wooden head with well-defined eye sockets, aquiline nose, slender angular face, closed mouth with piquant smile, remains of original hair, all-wooden body with dowel-articulation at the shoulders, elbows, hips and knees and having painted brown boots with grey tips. Condition: generally excellent, original painted with some typical patina rubs. Comments: Germany, early 19th century. Value Points: the all-wooden articulated doll with fine artistry of facial sculpting wears his original costume representing a King, with silver thread crown and matching fitted tunic over a skirt of plum velvet and gold silk. The doll has a blue ribbon award from 2005 UFDC convention.

Chinese Wooden Door of Hope Amah with Child 1200/1500

Lot #12 (Sale Order 12 of 80)

11" (28 cm.) Carved socket head with sculpted black hair in simple coiffure, captured in a tight chignon at the back of her head, sculpted eye sockets and lips, tinted brows, pupils, and lips, smiling expression, cloth body, wooden hands. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Chinese Door of Hope mission, circa 1920, depicted is the Amah (nanny) and her 5" young charge, also with carved wooden head and painted features. Value Points: each wear their original traditional costumes, hand-sewn at the Mission, the child with a delightful cap, still tied with original strings to the Amah.

Young Boy from Chinese Wooden Door of Hope Mission 600/900

Lot #13 (Sale Order 13 of 80)

9" (23 cm.) Carved wooden head with sculpted definition of tiny eye sockets, broad rounded nose and lips, tinted eyes, brows and lips, painted black pate with drilled hole for queue which is now attached to his cap, cloth body, wooden hands. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Chinese Door of Hope mission, circa 1920. Value Points: especially fine luxury costume of patterned silk tunic over cotton tunic and blue silk pants, slippers with upturned toes, silk cap with pom-poms.

Chinese Wooden Door of Hope Girl with Unusual Coiffure 600/900

Lot #14 (Sale Order 14 of 80)

9" (23 cm.) Carved wooden head with very tan complexion, oval-shaped face with unusual expression, very tiny carved eyes with painted black centers, closed mouth, pale lips, carved ears, black painted hair pulled sharply away from her face with stippling details around her forehead, and forming into two coiled braids at the back, cloth body, wooden hands. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Chinese Door of Hope mission, circa 1920. Value Points: rare model, the little girl with wonderfully-carved hair wears patterned cotton tunic with frog closures over cotton trousers and shirt, has beautifully embroidered silk slippers.

Rare Chinese Door of Hope Doll as Aged Man 900/1400

Lot #15 (Sale Order 15 of 80)

12" (30 cm.) Solid-domed wooden head with deeply-carved facial features, very high domed forehead with sculpted age wrinkles that also appear under the eyes, sharp definition of cheek and jaw lines lending a somewhat gaunt look, grey painted brows, tiny black painted eyes that are looking downward, closed mouth. cloth body, wooden hands. Likely representing an aged philosopher, he has a painted black pate at the back of his head, and wears a black cap with attached human hair queue, black silk jacket, maroon silk patterned tunic with blue lining, dark blue silk trousers and black shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Chinese Door of Hope mission, circa 1920. Value Points: very rare figure with superb carving, original richly-preserved costume.

Chinese Wooden Door of Hope Priest 700/1200

Lot #15.1 (Sale Order 16 of 80)

11" (28 cm.) Having carved wooden head with pierced holes at the skull, sculpted facial features with deeply-defined eye socks, painted black brows, carved definition of philtrum and nostrils, closed mouth with tinted lips, cloth body, wooden lower arms. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Chinese Door of Hope mission doll, circa 1920. Value Points: the rare priest model with distinctive carving at skull, has his multi-layered original costume including cap and slippers.

Chinese Wooden Door of Hope Bride and Groom in Traditional Costumes 2000/3000

Lot #16 (Sale Order 17 of 80)

10" (25 cm.) and 11". Each has carved wooden head with well-defined facial features and cloth body; the woman has angular face with sculpted and painted black hair drawn into a floral-bordered chignon at the back of her head, painted brows, dark eyes, closed mouth with red lips, with wooden hands; the groom with high-domed forehead, sculpted features, tiny eyes, very high domed forehead with small painted black pate, painted brows and lips, cloth arms. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Chinese Door of Hope mission, circa 1920s. Value Points: the bride wears stunning red silk costume with embroidered dainty flowers, matching red slippers, and ornate head-dress with seed-pearl edging, and the groom wears purple silk jacket over blue robe, red leggings, blue boots, black cap with red embroidery and attached long human hair queue.

Chinese Wooden Door of Hope Doll "Chang the Farmer" 1100/1800

Lot #17 (Sale Order 18 of 80)

13" (33 cm.) Carved wooden head with well-defined facial features, painted tiny eyes, brows, broad nose, closed mouth with full lips, carved hair with unusual coiled queue, cloth body, wooden hands posed to hold an object, carved wooden bare feet. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Chinese Door of Hope mission doll, representing "Chang the Chinese Farmer", described in their catalog as being "carved from wood like ivory by a master Chinese craftsman" and having "gentle impassive features", circa 1920. Value Points: perfectly-preserved rare model with uniquely-sculpted coiled queue, wooden bare feet, and original costume of woven straw over blue denim work suit, woven hat and original wooden-handled metal rake.

Chinese Door of Hope Young Boy 600/800

Lot #18 (Sale Order 19 of 80)

9" (23 cm.) Carved wooden head with defined facial features, small black inset eyes, black painted brows, closed mouth with smiling expression, black painted short hair with slight curls onto side forehead, closed body, wooden hands. Condition: generally excellent, some darkened stain on one side of face. Comments: Chinese Door of Hope mission, circa 1920. Value Points: wearing his original pale blue gown with black silk vest having elaborate button closure, undergarment with penciled Chinese letter markings, trousers, black shoes and cap.

Chinese Wooden Door of Hope Amah 600/900

Lot #19 (Sale Order 20 of 80)

12" (30 cm.) Carved wooden head with oval heart-shaped face, darkened complexion with yellow design across the upper forehead that appears to be original, black painted hair with defined short forehead bangs, and then drawn behind her ears to form a coiled chignon at the back held by a carved hair pin, painted tiny black eyes, black brows, closed mouth with full lips, all cloth body. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Chinese Door of Hope mission, circa 1920. Value Points: well-preserved early model, wearing her original (faded) lavender tunic with blue sateen lining, white sateen shirt, black under-dress and lavender trousers, with lavender slippers embroidered with pink edging.

Very Rare Chinese Door of Hope Doll Representing a Plump-Faced Smiling Child 800/1100

Lot #20 (Sale Order 21 of 80)

8.5" (22 cm.) Carved wooden head with high dome and round chubby face, painted tiny black eyes, brows, closed mouth with smiling expression, painted fringe of hair around his scalp, cloth body. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Chinese Door of Hope mission, circa 1920. Value Points: rare round-faced child model with most endearing expression, wearing blue silk tunic with patterned design, worn brown velvet vest, undergarments, red silk pants with gold silk borders and matching gold silk slippers, black cap. The doll has a blue ribbon award from 2009 UFDC national convention.

Chinese Door of Hope Doll Depicting a Young Boy 500/700

Lot #21 (Sale Order 22 of 80)

8" (20 cm.) Carved wooden head with painted black hair in a side-parted style, defined wispy tendrils at the forehead, tiny black eyes, tinted brows, closed mouth, cloth body with wooden hands. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Chinese Door of Hope doll representing a young boy, circa 1920s. Value Points: wearing original plum brocade silk long kimono under a pale rose vest outlined in aqua silk, bronze silk trousers with woven ankle ties, aqua silk embroidered slippers, and embroidered pink silk cap with pom-pom.

Chinese Wooden Door of Hope Man 500/800

Lot #22 (Sale Order 23 of 80)

12" (30 cm.) Carved wooden socket head with tiny painted black eyes, tinted brows, closed mouth, oval-shaped face, black painted pate with long queue, cloth body. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Chinese Door of Hope mission, circa 1920s. Value Points: wearing his original patterned blue silk gown over undergarments, pink trousers with tied ankles, rose silk jacket with extended sleeves and blue lining, and black slippers with upturned ties that match his black cap.

Chinese Wooden Door of Hope Girl with Charming Costume 500/800

Lot #23 (Sale Order 24 of 80)

8" (20 cm.) Carved wooden socket head with angular features, painted tiny black eyes, feathered brows, closed mouth with pale lips, painted black hair in skull cap manner with defined center part and red hair clips, cloth body with wooden hands. Condition: generally excellent, some light spotting on tunic. Comments: Chinese Door of Hope mission, circa 1920. Value Points: the child has unusual painting of hair with ornamental clips, wears her original aqua short tunic with blue lining, undergarment, plum silk short trousers with aqua silk biding, blue embroidered silk slippers and a wonderful lavender cap with embroidery and three-color pom-pom.

Fine Early Carved Wooden Doll in Original Schwaben Costume with Hand-Painted Wooden Base 2000/3000

Lot #24 (Sale Order 25 of 80)

14" (36 cm.) doll. 18" including coiffe and base. Carved wooden head with sculpted brown hair pulled away from her face and captured in a small chignon at the back of her head, painted brown eyes in well-defined sockets, brown eye shadow, strong nose, closed mouth with nicely-shaped lips, armature cloth-padded torso and upper limbs, wax hands, wooden lower feet. Condition: very good, complexion a bit darkened, wax hands very worn. Comments: Germany, early 19th century, costumed in the traditional garb of the Schwaben region of Germany in Bavaria. Value Points: the doll wears her original very elaborate folklore costume with superb coiffe and matching laced vest, silk blouse, skirt and apron, and posed upon her original carved wooden base decorated with painted flowers and the lettering "Schwaben".

Early Grodnertal Wooden Doll with Carved Yellow Tuck Comb 700/900

Lot #25 (Sale Order 26 of 80)

11" (28 cm.) One-piece carved wooden head and torso with heart-shaped face, elongated throat, black painted hair with arranged spit curls around the forehead and a sculpted yellow tuck comb at the crown, painted facial features, tiny brown eyes, brows, closed tiny mouth, peg-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, painted orange shoes, wearing antique gown and undergarments. Condition: generally excellent, nose tip rub. Comments: Grodnertal, circa 1840. Value Points: original painted finish with lovely painted curls, wonderful early costume.

Wooden Grodnertal Doll with Original Costume 800/1000

Lot #26 (Sale Order 27 of 80)

13" (33 cm.) All-wooden doll with ovoid head, one-piece head and torso with very elongated throat and shapely bosom and waist, heart-shaped face with pointy chin, painted black hair in skull-cap fashion with defined comb-marks and painted spit curls onto the sides of her face, painted facial features, tiny blue eyes, black eyeliner and brows, closed mouth with extended accent line between the tiny lips, dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees. Condition: generally excellent. tiny nose tip rub. Comments: Grodnertal, circa 1820. Value Points: elegant slender lady has her original braided wig under original cap, and wears her original gown with superb extended sleeves and sous-sleeves, bronze silk gown, homespun undergarments, leather sewn-on slippers.

Petite Grodnertal Wooden Doll with Sculpted Yellow Tuck Comb 400/600

Lot #27 (Sale Order 28 of 80)

9" (23 cm.) All-wooden carved doll with one-piece egg-shaped head and torso, elongated throat, sculpted black hair with spit curls framing the face, sculpted yellow tuck comb at the crown, painted facial features, small brown eyes, black brows, tiny mouth, peg-jointed wooden arms and legs, painted shoes, nicely costumed. Condition: very good, some complexion touch-up. Comments: Grodnertal, circa 1850. Value Points: appealing petite size perfect for dollhouse display.

Fine Early French Paper Mache Poupee with Original Wig and Costume 2000/3000

Lot #28 (Sale Order 29 of 80)

22" (56 cm.) Solid domed paper mache shoulder head with oval-shaped head, elongated strong throat, painted black pate under wig, small black enamel eyes, painted lashes and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, kid lady body with gusset-jointing at the hips, slender limbs. Condition: generally excellent, some kid reinforcement of wrists. Comments: for the French market, circa 1840, with paper mache head attributed to Andreas Voit. Value Points: fine original finish with luminous patina, having superb original wig with tightly-braided coiled curls at each side and a braided chignon at the back of her head, and wearing her superb original costume of brown grenadine silk trimmed with black velvet and Alencon lace, early homespun undergarments, black leather slippers, and rose bonnet.

Very Rare and Exquisite Poured Wax Portrait Doll of Princess Victoria by Pierotti 4500/5500

Lot #29 (Sale Order 30 of 80)

15" (38 cm.) Poured wax shoulder head of adult woman with slender oval face turned slightly to the left, inset pale blue glass eyes of piercing intensity, aquiline nose, closed mouth with outlined pale lips, soft cheek blushing, brunette separately-inserted human hair in original upswept stylish coiffure of the era, softly-stuffed original cloth body, slender wax arms modeled bent at the elbow for holding a bouquet, wax lower legs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: from the prestige Pierotti wax doll firm of London, circa 1900, the doll represents Princess Victoria, daughter of King Edward VII, likely at the time of his coronation in 1902, wearing her original extraordinary costume; this was the gown she likely wore to a formal ball or when receiving young debutantes; her position allowed her to have an extended train while the debutantes could not. Value Points: very rare doll in pristine condition, with exquisitely-beautiful face and complexion, original coiffure, rare arms, and wearing her original lavish silk satin dress with extended padded train in brocade ivory, trimmed with ivory silk ribbons and white ostrich feathers, undergarments, pearls, and carrying a silk floral bouquet.

Rare English Poured Wax Portrait of Prince David by Pierotti 1200/1600

Lot #30 (Sale Order 31 of 80)

15" (38 cm.) Poured wax shoulder head depicting a young lad, beautifully-shaped face with small but piercing blue glass inset eyes, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, blonde hair that is separately inserted into the wax allowing for a charming wispy look, softly-stuffed cloth body, wax lower limbs. Condition: generally excellent, one thumb tip missing. Comments: created by London's prestige wax doll firm of Pierotti, circa 1920, in commemoration of the coronation of David's father, King Edward VII. (David, known after his father's death as Edward VIII, became England's King for a short period of time before abdicating in 1936 to marry Wallis Simpson). Value Points: rare portrait model, he is wearing his original sailor costume and carries a silver bird whistle. The doll was written about by Lynda Christian in Antique Doll Collector, July 2007 and has a blue ribbon from 2004 annual meeting of Doll Collectors of America.

An Exceptional and Very Rare Portrait Doll of King Edward VII by Pierotti at his 1902 Coronation 600

Lot #31 (Sale Order 32 of 80)

20" (51 cm.) Poured wax shoulder head representing a distinctively-featured handsome man with angular features, strong nose, high domed forehead, deeply-set eye sockets, in inset piercing blue eyes, inserted brows and lashes, defined shadows under the eyes, closed mouth which is virtually-covered by a superb moustache that is created from separately-inserted hair into the wax, along with similar neatly-trimmed goatee, extended sideburns, and hair at the sides, nape and top ridge of crown (the upper forehead and back of head is historically-correct bald); having softly-stuffed cloth body and wax lower arms and wooden lower legs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Pierotti, a portrait model of King Edward VII at the time of his 1902 coronation, likely made as a special commission as few other examples are known to exisit: one at the Victorian and Albert Museum, one at the City Museum of London, one at the Wenham Museum and this; each is dressed slightly differently although all are in red. Value Points: very rare doll of exceptional artistry, the King wears his original red wool felt jacket with elaborately detailed gold braid and medallions, black trousers with gold braid, and leather shoes.

Superb German Porcelain Lady Doll by Dressel and Kister 3000/4000

Lot #32 (Sale Order 33 of 80)

20" (51 cm.) Porcelain shoulder head of adult lady, her head turned to the side and cast downward, having sculpted hair in shaded light brown color with captured topknot and flowing curls at the forehead, fully-sculpted ears, aquiline nose with accented nostrils, painted brown down-glancing eyes, encircling eye liner in shades of black, brown and red, closed mouth with tiny defined teeth between the lips, slightly-modeled bosom, muslin stitch-jointed body, glazed bisque lower legs with painted ankle boots, porcelain lower arms with elegantly-posed fingers, fine antique silk and lace gown. Condition: generally excellent, two thumb tips chipped. Marks: (D&K blue stamp inside the shoulder plate). Comments: Dressel and Kister, circa 1900. Value Points: very rare doll especially in this larger size, with superb detail of sculpting and painting.

Very Rare and Early German Porcelain Boy with Brown Hair by KPM 3500/4500

Lot #33 (Sale Order 34 of 80)

16" (41 cm.) Porcelain shoulder head with realistically-tinted complexion, brown sculpted hair in deeply-sculpted waves, with an escaping tendril of curl onto his forehead, painted facial features, darkest-blue eyes, red eyeliner, accent dots at eye corners, brown painted brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, muslin shapely body, kid arms, wearing antique gentleman's costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (orb symbol) and KPM (in red stamp) KPM I (in blue stamp). Comments: KPM Berlin, circa 1840, the particular marks were used by the firm only from 1837-1844. Value Points: rare to find early model with superb sculpting, complexion, features, and rare brown hair.

Very Fine German Porcelain Brown-Haired Lady by KPM Meissen 3000/4000

Lot #34 (Sale Order 35 of 80)

13" (33 cm.) Porcelain shoulder head with oval slender face, very elongated throat, tinted complexion, brown sculpted hair with center-part, five short ringlet curls at each side of the face and smoothly-drawn hair at the back with a suggestion of chignon, small blue down-cast blue eyes in deeply-set eye sockets, red upper eyeliner, brown single-stroke brows, aquiline nose with accent dots, closed mouth with extended center line forming into a slight smile, kid gusset-jointed body, wearing lovely antique gown with peach silk ribbons, silk sash with gold tassel tips, undergarments, black velvet slippers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: KPM (blue crossed swords). Comments: KPM Meissen, circa 1840. Value Points: exquisite quality of porcelain and painting, beautifully-sculpted brown hair.

19th Century Porcelain Lady Doll, Possibly Schlaggenwald 1700/2800

Lot #35 (Sale Order 36 of 80)

20" (51 cm.) Porcelain shoulder head of adult lady with oval face and elongated throat, pink-tinted complexion, painted blue/grey upper glancing eyes, red and black upper eye liner, black single-stroke brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, black painted pate, muslin stitch-jointed body, kid arms, antique black taffeta gown, undergarments. Condition: generally excellent, some body repair. Marks: (tiny black S inside shoulderplate, and incised 61). Comments: possibly Schlaggenwald, circa 1850. Value Points: very beautiful luminous complexion with finely-painted features.

Large German Porcelain Lady Doll with Brown Hair and Extended Chignon by KPM 3000/4000

Lot #36 (Sale Order 37 of 80)

23" (58 cm.) overall. 7" length head. Porcelain shoulder head with slender oval facial shape, elongated throat, deeply-sculpted brown hair in center-parted fashion, looped over her ears in deep waves and captured in a loosely-coiled extended chignon at the back of her head, painted large blue upper-glancing eyes, red upper eyeliner, single-stroke brown brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with very full lips, extended accent line between the lips, new muslin stitch-jointed body and new porcelain limbs, nice brown taffeta gown of antique fabrics. Condition: generally excellent, rubs on nose tip and left brow. Marks: KPM 1 (blue stamp). Comments: KPM Berlin, circa 1845. Value Points: exceptionally large sized model with rare brown hair in superb coiffure, the chignon extending outward 1" at the back of her head.

German Porcelain Lady Doll with Very Expressive Features 1200/1500

Lot #37 (Sale Order 38 of 80)

15" (38 cm.) Porcelain shoulder head with solid bald dome, her head inclined slightly to the right, oval face and elongated throat, tinted complexion, blue painted downward-cast eyes, heavy eyelids, brown single stroke brows, eyeliner, aquiline nose, closed mouth with center accent line, molded bosom, slender kid body with very expressive porcelain hands, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, early 20th century. Value Points: rare model with very expressive features, bearing close resemblance to facial models of early Neopolitan figures.

Rare German Porcelain Nymphenburg Doll with Sculpted Brown Hair 1200/1600

Lot #38 (Sale Order 39 of 80)

19" (48 cm.) Porcelain shoulder head of adult lady with oval-shaped face, brown-sculpted hair softly-waved away from her face and captured by a sculpted white hair bow, sculpted ears, eyes sculpted gazing downward in a modest manner, heavily-modeled eyelids with black eyeliner, arched brown brows, aquiline nose, closed mouth with outlined very full lips, muslin stitch-jointed body, porcelain hands, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 399W. Comments: from the series of Nymphenburg dolls created around the beginning of the 20th century, an aspect of the art movement in dolls at that time, the dolls owe an artistic allegiance to certain 18th-century wooden dolls of the creche genre, particularly in their humble downcast expression.

German Porcelain lady with Dark Brown Hair by KPM Berlin 3000/4000

Lot #39 (Sale Order 40 of 80)

17" (43 cm.) Porcelain shoulder head with oval-shaped face and very elongated throat, very pale untinted complexion, brown sculpted hair with loosely-formed braids drawn back and captured in a tightly-coiled braided chignon at the back, painted blue upper-glancing eyes in well-defined sockets with encircling red eyeliner, brown feathered brows, aquiline nose with slightly-upturned tip, closed mouth with very full lips, upturned lip corners, early muslin body with porcelain lower limbs, painted black ankle boots, wearing fine antique dotted Swiss muslin gown and undergarments. Condition: generally excellent, few typical paint rubs on hair. Marks: KPM (blue circle stamp inside shoulder plate). Comments: KPM Berlin, circa 1845. Value Points: the rare early model has exquisitely-sculpted hair and beautifully-sculpted features that are dramatized by her pale complexion, wonderful antique gown, ex-collection Margaret Hartshorn.

German Porcelain Lady Doll by KPM Berlin 2000/3000

Lot #40 (Sale Order 41 of 80)

14" (36 cm.) Porcelain shoulder head with oval slender face and elongated strong throat, black sculpted hair forming into uniform ringlet curls over the ears, and a rolled chignon at the back, slightly-tinted complexion, blue upper-glancing eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, black single-stroke brows, aquiline nose with accented nostrils, closed mouth with tentative smile, early stitch-jointed both body with kid arms, wearing fine early pale green silk gown with lace and ribbon trim, gold brooch, undergarments, slippers. Condition: generally excellent, tiny repair at front corner sew hole, few rubs on brows. Marks: (KPM blue stamp). Comments: KPM Berlin, circa 1850. Value Points: elegant lady with rare coiffure, the ringlet curled style more commonly found without the back chignon, this being a rare variation. Ex-Margaret Hartshorn collection.

German Paper Mache Gentleman with Wooden Articulated body 500/800

Lot #41 (Sale Order 42 of 80)

10" (25 cm.) Paper mache shoulder head with short sculpted black curly hair arranged in curly waves, brown painted eyes, black feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, all-wooden body with articulation at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, painted orange shoes, wearing antique gentleman's suit of the period including vest. Condition: very good, original finish with some rubs to finish. Comments: Germany, circa 1850. Value Points: rarer brown-eyed gentleman, wooden body, original costume.

German Paper Mache Lady with Elaborate Coiffure 600/900

Lot #42 (Sale Order 43 of 80)

9" (23 cm.) Paper mache shoulder head with oval-shaped face, elongated throat, black sculpted hair in center-part drawn around the sides of her face and captured in an elaborately draped braided chignon, painted blue downcast eyes, single stroke brows, black upper eyeliner, closed mouth, slender kid body, wooden lower limbs, painted grey boots. Condition: generally excellent, original painted with some typical rubs on face. Comments: Germany, circa 1850. Value Points: rare coiffure, the lady wears her original costume comprising muslin gown with dainty self-piping, homespun undergarments with stitch-shaped diamond point edging.

German Paper Mache Lady with Ringlet Curls and Chignon 500/700

Lot #43 (Sale Order 44 of 80)

11" (28 cm.) Paper mache shoulder head depicting adult lady with black sculpted hair arranged in long ringlet curls over each ear, and then drawn into a coiled chignon at the back with cascading curl below, painted blue eyes with black upper eyeliner, closed mouth, slender kid body with wooden lower limbs. Condition: good, the shoulderplate and lower legs are repainted. Comments: Germany, circa 1840. Value Points: the rare model wears her wonderful antique costume and undergarments.

Early Doll's Wooden Table with Drawer and Accessories 400/600

Lot #44 (Sale Order 45 of 80)

6" (15 cm.) l. A walnut table with single drawer, shapely apron, and four nicely-shaped legs, has original natural finish and contains various accessories including a miniature leather-bound German/English dictionary, bone opera glasses, and a porcelain urn with porcelain flowers. Excellent condition, desk is mid-19th century.

German Paper Mache Doll with Ringlet Curls and Original Costume 600/900

Lot #45 (Sale Order 46 of 80)

10" (25 cm.) Paper mache shoulder head with sculpted black hair, ringlet curls over each ear and braided chignon at the back of her head, painted large turquoise eyes, black upper eyeliner, closed mouth, slender kid body with wooden limbs, painted orange shoes. Condition: generally excellent, nose tip rub. Comments: Germany, circa 1840. Value Points: rare coiffure, original painting, wearing lovely original gown with matching lace bonnet, and undergarments.

German Paper Mache Lady with Beehive-Styled Coiffure 400/500

Lot #46 (Sale Order 47 of 80)

9" (23 cm.) Paper mache shoulder head with oval-shaped face and sculpted black hair in rows of curls around the forehead and then captured in a high beehive arrangement at the crown, painted turquoise eyes, black brows, closed mouth, nicely-blushed cheeks, slender kid body with wooden lower limbs, painted flat green shoes, nicely re-costumed. Condition: very good, nose tip retouched. Comments: Germany, circa 1830. Value Points: rare coiffure, appealing large eyes.

German Paper Mache Lady with Braided Chignon 400/600

Lot #47 (Sale Order 48 of 80)

9" (23 cm.) Paper mache shoulder head with very slender oval face and elongated throat, black sculpted hair drawn around the sides, over her ears, and captured in a braided chignon at the back, painted turquoise eyes, black upper eyeliner and brows, closed mouth, cloth torso and upper limbs, wooden lower arms and legs, painted shoes. Condition: generally excellent, some body repair. Comments: Germany, circa 1860. Value Points: especially pleasing oval-shaped face and slender throat, wearing original cotton plaid dress and antique undergarments.

German Porcelain Lady Doll with Sculpted Snood and Grape Cluster 900/1200

Lot #48 (Sale Order 49 of 80)

21" (53 cm.) Porcelain shoulder head of adult lady with oval-shaped face, black sculpted hair waved smoothly across the upper forehead and captured by a sculpted snood with decorative white gilt-edged ruffles centered by a cluster of grapes and leaves at her crown, painted blue upper glancing eyes, black and red upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, closed mouth with center accent line, new muslin stitch-jointed body and porcelain limbs, lovely floral-printed muslin gown and undergarments. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: beautiful model with rare coiffure and hair ornamentation.

German Porcelain Lady Doll with Ornate Coiffure 400/600

Lot #49 (Sale Order 50 of 80)

17" (43 cm.) Porcelain shoulder head with slender oval face and elongated throat, black sculpted hair arranged in very ornate coiffure with intricately-arranged curls, decorative comb, sculpted pierced ears, painted blue eyes, red and black eyeliner, single-stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, center accent line with upturned lip corners, early muslin stitch-jointed body and porcelain limbs, wearing rose silk gown with lace overlay, pearl applique beading, undergarments, slippers. Condition: generally excellent, small restoration at right ear lobe. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: hard-to-find model with very ornate coiffure.

Small German Porcelain Doll with Sculpted Tam 300/500

Lot #50 (Sale Order 51 of 80)

6" (15 cm.) Porcelain shoulder head with painted short blonde hair under a sculpted black tam with decorative border at the forehead, painted facial features, muslin body, bisque limbs, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1890. Value Points: rare sculpted tam enhances the little dollhouse-size girl.

German Bisque Shoulder Head by Dressel and Kister

Lot #51 (Sale Order 52 of 80)

3" (8 cm.) Porcelain shoulder head of adult lady with brown sculpted hair with elaborately-arranged coiled-braids and ringlet curls, with decorative hair band edged in gilt borders, painted brown eyes, red and black eyeliner, feathered brows, closed mouth with outlined lips, modeled bosom. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (Dressel and Kister blue mark). Comments: Dressel and Kister, circa 1900. Value Points: exquisite detail of sculpting and painting on the rare model.

German Porcelain Two-Faced Doll 700/900

Lot #52 (Sale Order 53 of 80)

13" (33 cm.) Porcelain shoulder head with two different faces that are separated by a sculpted black bonnet brim, one face depicting a kindly-featured older woman with sculpted brown hair, deeply-wizened features with pronounced age lines, painted blue eyes, closed mouth with smiling expression; the other face depicting a black haired child with stippled details of forehead bangs, painted features, blue downcast eyes, closed mouth; on muslin stitch-jointed body with porcelain limbs, antique costume with two front-side so doll can be displayed with either face forward. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1885, the doll depicts "the ages of women". Value Points: rare model with superb modeling and painting.

Small German Porcelain Doll as Balthazar in Original Costume 400/600

Lot #53 (Sale Order 54 of 80)

9" (23 cm.) Porcelain shoulder head with black sculpted hair and painted black moustache and beard has painted facial features, cloth body that is enclosed in original elaborate costume of silk, paisley, velvet and beads. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1900, a small paper attached to the costume reads "Balthazar". Value Points: representing one of the Wise Men, he wears his elaborate original costume and carries a small all-porcelain doll, Baby Jesus, in his arms.

German Porcelain "Jester" with Sculpted Cap 800/110

Lot #54 (Sale Order 55 of 80)

16" (41 cm.) Porcelain shoulder head depicting a clown, with sculpted porcelain jester cap decorated with blue and red designs, brown sculpted curly hair, painted features, blue eyes, brown upper eyeliner and brows, closed mouth with sculpted moustache and goatee, cloth body with stitch-jointing, porcelain lower limbs, antique silk clown costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1880. Value Points: rarity factors includes sculpted cap, moustache and goatee, brown hair.

German Porcelain Lady Doll with Superb Coiffure and Costume by Kestner 2000/2500

Lot #55 (Sale Order 56 of 80)

23" (58 cm.) Porcelain shoulder head of adult lady with perfectly oval face and elongated throat, pink-tined complexion, sculpted black hair with centerpart, her hair looped smoothly over her heads and captured into an extended braid that is coiled into a three-strand chignon decorated with a very large decorative hair comb, with large blue painted eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke black brows, aquiline nose with accented nostrils, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, old muslin stitch-jointed body with old porcelain lower arms and legs, painted black shoes, nicely-shaped fingers. Condition: professional restoration on shoulder plate and neck, not extending into head. Comments: Kestner & Co, circa 1840, the model is shown in Identifying German Chinas by Mary Krombholz, p. 23 and also appears in the Deutsches Spielzeugmeuseum of Sonnerberg. Value Points: very beautiful early lady doll with fabulous coiffure, beautifully-painted features, antique body, and superb antique brown cotton dress with matching pantalets.

Larger Neopolitan Presepio Figure of Saint Teresa of Avila 1100/1600

Lot #56 (Sale Order 57 of 80)

20" (51 cm.) Terra cotta shoulder head with sculpted brown hair in deeply comb-marked flowing curls captured in a loose chignon at the nape, upper glancing brown enamel inset eyes with encircling rose shadow, furrowed lines between the wavy brows, slightly-parted lips with row of tiny teeth, hemp-wrapped body with terra-cotta lower limbs, very expressively posed fingers, bare feet with sculpted toes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Neopolitan, early 19th century representing the Spanish Saint Teresa, whose mystical writings are considered an integral part of Spanish Renaissance literature. Value Points: beautifully-preserved complexion and facial features on the artistically-sculpted figure, wearing original black taffeta gown with gold metallic crewel embroidery.

Neopolitan Presepio Doll Representing Saint Teresa of Avila 900/1300

Lot #57 (Sale Order 58 of 80)

15" (38 cm.) Terra cotta head and shoulder plate, brown sculpted hair in long flowing curls, brown enamel eyes in deeply-set eye sockets with encircling rose shadow, aquiline nose, closed mouth modeled as though open with row of sculpted teeth, hemp-wrapped body with expressive fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Neopolitan, early 19th century, the figure represents Saint Teresa of Avila, the 16th century Spanish mystic. Value Points: highly-characterized expression is aptly achieved and perfectly-preserved, wearing original black silk gown and veil with elaborate gold silk thread embroidery.

German Wax Creche Figure with Fully-Articulated Body 800/1100

Lot #58 (Sale Order 59 of 80)

12" (30 cm.) Poured wax head with downcast enamel inset eyes, heavy eyelids, closed mouth with smiling expression, brown sculpted wax-dipped hair in long ringlet curls, coronet of flowers and leaves around the crown, all-wooden torso and legs with dowel-jointing at hips and knees, cloth-over-armature upper arms, wax forearms, painted shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, early 19th century. Value Points: beautifully-sculpted ringlet hair with coronet, rare body style, wearing ivory satin gown with gold metallic threads, floral corsage, linen undergarment.

Early Wooden Doll with Shell Costume 400/500

Lot #59 (Sale Order 60 of 80)

7" (18 cm.) Carved wooden egg-shaped head with elongated throat, painted facial features and black pate, posed upon a painted tin base with attached very elaborate costume of tiny painted shells, to simulate a gown, apron, and large rounded bonnet. Condition: reglue on right arm, some typical chipping of shells. Comments: early 19th century. Value Points: very imaginative use of shells to construct intricate gown and accessories, the bonnet of particularly amusing construction.

Rare French Paper Mache Fashionable Lady in Costume a la Turque 1200/1600

Lot #60 (Sale Order 61 of 80)

12" (30 cm.) Paper mache shoulder head of adult lady with oval face and elongated throat, painted features, small blue outlined eyes, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, silk hair with henna dye over painted black hair that is drawn into a chignon at the back, firmly-shaped kid body with stiffened kid hands in expressive poses, and painted brown shoes with upturned toes. Condition: generally excellent, some old facial touch-up on complexion. Comments: French, early 19th century, the fashion a la turque was the rage in late 18th century style. Value Points: very rare early doll with exquisite and beautifully-preserved costume, featuring a silk bodice with padded bosom under silk tunic with elaboate embroidery, harem style magenta silk pants, gold and ivory silk braided sash, and an elegant gold and aqua silk back skirt and sous-sleeves; posed upon original green silk cushion.

Very Fine 19th Century Chinese Ivory Lady on Pedestal 1200/1800

Lot #61 (Sale Order 62 of 80)

13" (33 cm.) Reclining upon its original wooden plinth is a carved ivory figure of a naked woman, having beautifully-defined sculpting of facial features, hair and fingers, her head resting on her right hand with sculpted bent right elbow, and her legs posed with one ankle upheld. The carving details include sculpted bracelets on each wrist, earrings, and an elaborate necklace, and the carving extends around the back to feature a coiled chignon captured with a carved hair ornament. Excellent condition. Chinese, early 19th century, outstanding detail of sculpting and presence.

Large Continental Carved Wooden Doll with Original Costume 11800/2500

Lot #62 (Sale Order 63 of 80)

20" (51 cm.) Sculpted wooden head with elongated oval face and throat, her head turned slightly to the side, sculpted brown hair with deeply-defined flowing curls, small enamel eyes with heavily sculpted eyelids, painted brows, aquiline nose, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, hemp-wrapped wire armature body with carved wooden hands and feet, original silk gown with metallic thread embroideries, elaborate headdress of metallic silver and pearls. Condition: generally excellent, some finger tips broken. Comments: Continental, early 19th century. Value Points: superb sculpting especially of eyes, throat hollow, hair, and beautifully-preserved original painting and costume.

Neopolitan Presepio with Expression of Reverence 800/1200

Lot #63 (Sale Order 64 of 80)

14" (36 cm.) Terra cotta shoulder head inclined to the right and gazing downward, brown sculpted hair in ornately-sculpted arrangement, inset brown enamel eyes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, hemp-wrapped armature body with terra cotta lower arms and legs, expressively-posed fingers and defined toes with sculpted detail, nicely re-costumed in silks and braid. Condition: generally excellent, some flaking of original finish on hands. Comments: Neopolitan, early 19th century. Value Points: very beautiful face with fine original complexion and painting.

Spanish Carved Wooden Figure with Long Grey Beard, Blue Painted Body 800/1000

Lot #64 (Sale Order 65 of 80)

14" (36 cm.) Carved wooden figure depicting an adult man with deeply-sculpted hair, moustache and long beard in brown/grey colors, fully-sculpted ears, brown enamel inset eyes, feathered brows, painted lashes, closed mouth with accented lips, one-piece head, torso and legs, dowel-jointed shoulders and elbows, nicely costumed priest in silks and lace. Condition: generally excellent, hidden repair at the neck. Comments: Spanish Santos figure, early 19th century. Value Points: superb facial modeling and sculpting of hair and beard, fine original complexion with waxed luminous finish, exquisite original painting.

Fine Early German Carved Wooden Doll with Fully-Articulated Body 900/1300

Lot #65 (Sale Order 66 of 80)

12" (30 cm.) Carved wooden head with shapely torso, deeply-sculpted brown hair in deep waves captured at the back of her head with a double bun held by an orange band, brown enamel eyes, dark eye shadow, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, wooden arms and legs with dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, expressively-posed fingers. Condition: generally excellent, paint rub on nose, finger tips chipped. Comments: Germany, late 18th/early 19th century. Value Points: fine artistry of carving, fully-articulated wooden body, original elaborate costume and coiffe.

Spanish Carved Wooden Figure with Articulated Wooden Body 800/1200

Lot #66 (Sale Order 67 of 80)

20" (51 cm.) Carved wooden head depicting adult man, one-piece head, torso and thighs, deeply-sculpted brown wavy hair brushed behind his sculpted ears, deeply-sculpted beard and moustache, brown glass enamel downcast eyes, dark eyeliner, feathered brows, closed mouth with defined teeth, separately-carved fingers, defined toes with painted sandal straps, the torso, legs and arms (except hands and feet) are painted original blue, linen toga. Condition: generally excellent, some finger retouch. Comments: Spanish, early 19th century, the doll is shown in the article "Faith-Based Dolls" by Lynda Christian with the notation "the gaze...is cast downward to display its reverence". Value Points: superb portraiture of the hair and face with original fine finish

French Bisque Gentleman with Painted Hair 2000/2500

Lot #67 (Sale Order 68 of 80)

15" (38 cm.) Bisque shoulder head with black sculpted hair in short boyish fashion, having sculpted curls and stippled-painted curls onto his forehead, painted blue eyes with large black pupils and thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, closed mouth with outlined lips, kid poupee body with shapely torso, mitten hands, wearing brown velvet gentleman's suit. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, attributed to Gaultier, circa 1860. Value Points: rare painted eye poupee with superb painting of eyes including an enhancing decorative glaze on the lower edge of eyes, very sturdy body.

Beautiful French Bisque Poupee with Lovely Silk Costume and Accessories 3500/4500

Lot #68 (Sale Order 69 of 80)

21" (53 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, enamel blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig over cork pate, French kid gusset-jointed poupee body with stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent, few kid patches on the body. Comments: French, circa 1865. Value Points: wonderful presence to the larger Parisienne with beautifully-painted features, exquisite antique silk striped gown with velvet ribbon trim, pagoda sleeves, undergarments with hoop, leather slippers, bonnet, and carrying leather valise and a very beautiful fan with hand-painted designs.

German Bisque Portrait Lady with Rare Sculpted Hair and Bodice, Glass Eyes 1500/1800

Lot #69 (Sale Order 70 of 80)

17" (43 cm.) Bisque shoulder head with brown sculpted hair in tiny ringlet curls framing her face, her side hair pulled back into large arranged finger curls, pierced ears, cobalt blue glass eyes, painted lashes and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, sculpted and painted bodice with rows of Dresden ruffles and sculpted gold beads, new muslin stitch-jointed body with bisque lower limbs, nicely costumed. Condition: there is restoration to the ribbon at the crown, otherwise excellent. Comments: attributed to C.F. Kling, circa 1870. Value Points: rarity factors include brown hair, glass eyes, and superbly-ornate sculpted and painted bodice.

German Bisque Lady Doll with Fancily-Sculpted Hair and Bodice 1200/1700

Lot #70 (Sale Order 71 of 80)

17" (43 cm.) Bisque shoulder head with blonde sculpted hair arranged in unusual curls with braid at the crown that is decorated by a Dresden flower and leaves, having painted blue eyes with red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, sculpted fancy bodice with ruffled collar decorated with blue and white, white beaded edging, and pink painted decorations, newer muslin stitch-jointed body with bisque lower arms and legs, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent, few typical flakes on Dresden leaves in hair. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: rarity factors include unusual coiffure and very fancy Dresden collar and hair ornaments.

German Bisque Lady with Sculpted Snood and Lustre Plume 700/900

Lot #71 (Sale Order 72 of 80)

10" (25 cm.) Bisque shoulder head with oval-shaped face and elongated throat, blonde sculpted hair captured in a green painted snood with white and purple lustre plumes framing the crown of her head, painted blue eyes, black and red eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, muslin stitch-jointed body, bisque lower limbs, wearing antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870, attributed to Alt, Beck and Gottschalk. Value Points: superb detail of sculpting and painting on the petite version of the rare model.

German Bisque Doll with Grey Sculpted Bonnet 500/800

Lot #72 (Sale Order 73 of 80)

10" (25 cm.) Bisque shoulder head of adult lady with grey sculpted bonnet having a painted black band, ornamental flower and purple lustre plume, blonde sculpted hair in long ringlet curls, painted blue eyes, black and red eyeliner, single stroke brows, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, blushed cheeks, old muslin stitch-jointed body, bisque lower limbs, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: rare model with wonderfully sculpted and decorated bonnet.

German Porcelain Lady with Miniature Doll, Furniture and Accessories 800/1200

Lot #73 (Sale Order 74 of 80)

Solid domed porcelain shoulder head with pink tinted complexion, brunette mohair wig, painted blue eyes, red and black upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, old muslin stitch-jointed body, porcelain lower arms, beautiful antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: very beautiful diminutive lady doll, along with an early wooden chest of drawers with marble top, various accessories, and a small bisque doll with sculpted blonde hair and very ornate costume.

German Bisque Lady with Sculpted Green Hooded Scarf 300/400

Lot #74 (Sale Order 75 of 80)

10" (25 cm.) Bisque shoulder head with sculpted green hooded scarf that fits snugly to her head and forms a cape onto her shoulders, sculpted brown hair at the forehead, painted tiny blue eyes, black upper eyeliner, brown single stroke brows, aquiline nose, closed mouth with center accent line, muslin stitch-jointed body, bisque lower limbs, silk costume. Condition: old repair at the back of the shoulder plate. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: very rare model with sculpted head wear that is so realistically sculpted to appear as though actual fabric.

German Bisque Doll with Sculpted Brown Tam 500/800

Lot #75 (Sale Order 76 of 80)

15" (38 cm.) Bisque shoulder head with plump facial modeling, very pale complexion, blonde sculpted short curly hair with sculpted brown tam having centered medallion ornament, painted blue eyes, black and red upper eyeliner, single stroke brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, muslin stitch-jointed body, bisque lower limbs, painted boots, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1880. Value Points: rare sculpted tam.

German Bisque Lady Doll with Sculpted Brown Hair and Rare Detachable Hair Piece 1800/2500

Lot #76 (Sale Order 77 of 80)

18" (46 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, brown sculpted hair with deeply-incised comb-marks, waved away from her face and captured at the back in a cluster of ringlet curls which are actually detachable, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, pierced ears, muslin stitch-jointed body. Condition: there is restoration at the bottom tips of ringlet curls on detachable hair piece, otherwise excellent. Comments: attributed to Kling, circa 1875, Germany. Value Points: very rare sculpted hair lady with most beautiful expression, exquisite antique silk gown and jewelry, watch, blue silk slippers. The doll has three blue ribbon awards including 2004 UFDC national convention.

Neopolitan Presepio Angel with Original Costume 700/1200

Lot #77 (Sale Order 78 of 80)

10" (25 cm.) Terra cotta shoulder head turned almost at right angles with the body, sculpted hair in deeply-defined tousled brown curls, brown enamel eyes, painted eyeliner, brows, and lips of closed mouth, blushed details, hemp-wrapped body with terra cotta hands and bare feet, very expressive fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Neopolitan, early 19th century, the angel figures were costumed with flowing wire-edged fabric pieces that allowed the figures to be posed as though flying when placed in a scene. Value Points: diminutive model has superb detail of sculpting and fine original painted finish, original costume.

Rare Small-Sized Neopolitan Presepio Villager with Original Costume 400/600

Lot #78 (Sale Order 79 of 80)

7" (18 cm.) Terra cotta shoulder head turned to the side and upward, having a bald pate with sculpted grey hair at the sides and back, painted facial features, tiny enamel eyes, sculpted brows, large nose, closed mouth, prominent chin, hemp-wrapped armature body with terra-cotta hands and feet, expressively-posed fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Neopolitan, early 19th century. Value Points: rare small model with superb detail of sculpting and painting, original silk and velvet costume, leather satchel.

Neopolitan Presepio Villager in Original Costume 600/900

Lot #79 (Sale Order 80 of 80)

11" (28 cm.) Terra cotta shoulder head with sculpted unruly grey hair, enamel eyes, painted brows, large ruddy-tipped nose, ruddy cheeks, closed mouth with sculpted teeth, hemp-wrapped body, terra cotta hands and feet, with painted green stockings and black shoes with red flaps. Condition: generally excellent. silk pants are frail. Comments: Neopolitan, early 19th century. Value Points: most expressive features, depicting a village person, with artistic original painting, original silk costume.


The Lynda Christian Collection
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The Lynda Christian Collection
by Theriault's Sun, Nov 21, 2010 4:00 PM Eastern The Lynda Christian Collection of Neopolitan, Wooden, and Early Porcelain Dolls. This is part three of the Weekend's Auctions and will start immediately following Session II of The Kvitka Collection.