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26" French Bisque Bebe Jumeau with Beautiful Amber Eyes and Closed Mouth 2500/3500

Lot #1 (Sale Order 1 of 60)

26" (66 cm.) Bisque socket head, amber-brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, lushly painted lashes, closed mouth, pierced ears, new brunette human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body, nicely costumed. Condition: generally excellent, old touch-up on body, few tiny flakes hidden at bottom of neck socket, few tiny wig pulls by forehead crown rim. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG (and artist checkmarks, head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body).

12" Petite French Bisque Poupee, Known as Smiling Bru, Size A, by Leon Casimir Bru 1200/1800

Lot #2 (Sale Order 2 of 60)

12" (30 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, pale blue glass enamel inset eyes, painted features, closed mouth with upturned lip corners as though smiling, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, original kid poupee body with square-cut collarette, gusset jointing at hips, knees and elbows. Generally excellent. Marks: A. Leon Casimir Bru, his deposed model with distinctive smiling expression of 1872, sturdy original body, lovely bisque, wearing original (worn) cashmere wool gown with lace trim.

Three French Children's Books in the Bleuette Genre 150/300

Lot #3 (Sale Order 3 of 60)

12" (30 cm.) x 9" and 6" x 10". Each published by Gautier-Langereau of Bleuette fame including L'Annee de Suzette, L'Enfance de Becassine, and Becassine Pendant la Guerre. Early 1900s. Good/very good condition.

10" Petite French Bisque Bebe, 301, by SFBJ 300/500

Lot #4 (Sale Order 4 of 60)

10" (25 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, painted features, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, brunette human hair, French composition and wooden fully jointed body, pretty costume. Condition: generally excellent, original body finish except hands repainted, three fingers broken. Marks: SFBJ 301 Paris 2/0. SFBJ, circa 1919.

Pretty 15" French Bisque Bebe with Red Tete Jumeau Stamp and Bebe Vrai Modele Label 300/500

Lot #5 (Sale Order 5 of 60)

15" (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted facial features, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, brunette mohair wig, French composition and wooden fully jointed body, delightful costume of dress with kitten print, lace bonnet, knit stockings, original shoes, undergarments. Condition: generally excellent. SFBJ 301 Paris (and red Tete Jumeau stamp, on head) Bebe Vrai Modele Fabrication Jumeau (body). SFBJ, circa 1900, pretty shy-faced child with original body and body finish.

11" French Mechanical "Little Girl in Cabbage Rose" with Original Boutique Paper Label 1200/1600

Lot #6 (Sale Order 6 of 60)

11" (28 cm.) Arranged upon a velvet-covered platform is a paper mache cabbage with silk flower petals and a hinged cover. Hidden inside the cabbage is a bisque head doll with brilliant spiral-threaded eyes and lushly painted lashes and brows, open mouth with upturned lip corners, two rows of teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, bisque hands. When wound, the lid opens, the doll arises from her hiding place and "blows kisses" with her cupped hands. Generally excellent. French, circa 1890, attributed to Roullet et Decamps, with original French paper boutique label.

Early French Leather Purse/Folio with Silk Fringe 100/300

Lot #7 (Sale Order 7 of 60)

6" (15 cm.) Of fine brown leather with gold tooled accents, constructed in unusual five-point cut, the purse has cast brass clasp with unusual opening manner, brass link handle and trim, and an added hidden folio with flap opening at front, and decorated with two tiers of silk fringe. Very good/excellent condition, some leather rubs. French, mid 1800s, rare purse/folio of superb craftsmanship, wonderfully sized for large paper mache, porcelain or bisque lady doll, about 28"-34".

22" French Bisque Character, 251, by SFBJ with Original Toddler Body 1100/1300

Lot #8 (Sale Order 8 of 60)

22" (56 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump facial modeling, blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lower lashes, open mouth, two porcelain sculpted teeth, tongue, blonde curly wig, French composition and wooden fully jointed body with side-hip jointing, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, original body finish except hands repainted. Marks: SFBJ 251 Paris 11. SFBJ, circa 1912, especially nice modeling and bisque.

Six French Wooden Puzzles with Lithographed Scenes of Children at Play 200/300

Lot #9 (Sale Order 9 of 60)

8" (20 cm.) x 10". Of 1/4" wood, with applied lithographed scenes, including two notable scenes of children at holiday toy bazaars, one labeled "Jouets d'Enfants". Good condition, two pieces missing, each with original printout of the scene. French, circa 1890.

French Dress for Bebe Jumeau, Size 9 or 10 300/600

Lot #10 (Sale Order 10 of 60)

15" (38 cm.) l. 5" shoulders. Of creamy muslin with printed red floral design and having original pleats at bodice and hemline, with lace and red ribbon trim, and black silk label "Je Parle" (I Speak). Excellent condition. French, the distinctive dress was made for the Jumeau bebe, circa 1892.

French Bisque Bebe Bru Jne R, Size 10, with Original Body and Closed Mouth 3000/4000

Lot #11 (Sale Order 11 of 60)

22" (56 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition fully jointed body, nicely costumed in the vintage style, antique kidskin boots with impressed full figure of doll. Marks: Bru Jne R 10. Maison Bru, circa 1892, lovely soft rose complexion.

Six French Wooden Puzzles Featuring Louise and Marie, and Their Poupees Zizi and Zaza. 200/400

Lot #12 (Sale Order 12 of 60)

8" (20 cm.) x 10". On 1/4" board with applied lithographed scenes depicting a story line of two little girls, Louise and Marie, who take their fashionable dolls on various adventures, visiting the Lare de Lyon, famous boulevards, mountains, etc, with the story line (in French) at the bottom of each puzzle. Each puzzle has original printed lithograph to provide a guide for puzzle assembly, and they are contained in original (very worn) box. Fair/good condition. French, circa 1890.

Early Needlework Purse Depicting Girl with Dog 200/300

Lot #13 (Sale Order 13 of 60)

8" (20 cm.) x 7". Presented in a glass-front display box is a needlework purse with petit point design of a bonneted girl walking her dog in the country, with gilt tassels and silk ribbon edging. Very good condition, some water spotting on corners. Early 1800s.

French Cashmere Bebe Coat with Bebe Pin in Original Box 200/300

Lot #14 (Sale Order 14 of 60)

To fit bebe about 22". 6" shoulders. Of grey-blue cashmere wool with silk lining and silk rosette trim, along with gilt metal Bebe pin, presented in original store gift box. Excellent conditon. French, circa 1900.

15" French Bisque Laughing Character, 236, by SFBJ with Wonderful Toddler Body 800/1100

Lot #15 (Sale Order 15 of 60)

15" (38 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass eyes, dark painted lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, two porcelain upper teeth, brunette mohair wig, French composition and wooden fully jointed toddler body with side hip jointing. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 236 Paris 5 (and remnants of original paper label on torso). SFBJ, circa 1912, great modeling and bisque, near mint original toddler body.

16" French Bisque Poupee by Gaultier with Lovely Antique Costume, Blue Kidskin Boots 1200/1700

Lot #16 (Sale Order 16 of 60)

16" (41 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth, pierced ears, blonde human hair over cork pate, French kid poupee body with gusset jointing, stitched and separated fingers, nice antique costume of blue silk skirt with black velvet jacket, undergarments, stockings, blue kidskin shoes. Marks: 2 F.G. Generally excellent. Gaultier, circa 1875.

20" French Bisque Bebe Bru Jne, Size 9, with Original Body, by Leon Casimir Bru 7000/11000

Lot #17 (Sale Order 17 of 60)

20" (51 cm.) Bisque swivel head on on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, dark blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, brush-stroked brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, modeled bosom and shoulder plate, slender kid body with scalloped-edge collarette, kid-over-wooden upper arms, bisque forearms, Chevrot hinged hips, wooden lower legs. Generally excellent, left wrist and right thumb reglued. Marks: Bru Jne 9 (head and shoulders). Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1888, especially sturdy original body, fine quality of bisque and painting.

French Woven Bonnet with Silk, Velvet and Feathered Trim in Original Wooden Hat Box 300/500

Lot #18 (Sale Order 18 of 60)

0" (0 cm.) For poupee about 22", bebe about 16". An elegantly shaped bonnet with woven edging has richly draped jacquard silk crown and is trimmed with metallic ribbon, feathers and small silk flowers, with velvet inside brim and silk lining. Presented in original wooden hat box. Excellent condition. French, circa 1875.

French Mohair Muff in Original Carton and Wooden-Handled Parasol 300/500

Lot #19 (Sale Order 19 of 60)

11" (28 cm.) parasol. A padded muff with silk lining and very lush mohair cover and rope handle is preserved in its original green card stock box with matching cover. Along with a wooden-handled parasol with printed cotton shade. Both designed for bebe about 16"-18". Excellent condition. French, circa 1885.

Beautiful 21" French Bisque Poupee with Lovely Bisque and Expression 2000/3000

Lot #20 (Sale Order 20 of 60)

21" (53 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and brows, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, kid poupee body with gusset jointing at hips, knees and elbows, stitched and separated fingers, lovely costume. Generally excellent. French, circa 1870, an especially beautiful face and complexion.

12" French Bisque Bebe, Figure A, by Jules Steiner with Au Nain Bleu Coat Label 1200/1800

Lot #21 (Sale Order 21 of 60)

12" (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette hand-tied human hair wig over Steiner pate, Steiner compositon and wooden fully jointed body, antique costume includes cashmere tan coat with lace collar and having original Au Nain Bleu label from the prestigious Parisian toy store. Generally excellent, original body and body finish. Marks: J. Steiner Bte SGDG Paris Fre A 6 (head) (Steiner paper label on torso). Jules Steiner, circa 1889.

French Mechanical Toy "Little Girl in Donkey Cart" by Vichy 300/600

Lot #22 (Sale Order 22 of 60)

9.5" (24 cm.) A bisque head doll with blue glass eyes and closed mouth is seated in a woven two-wheeled cart that is being pulled by a paper mache donkey with nodder head. When wound, the cart propels forward and the doll rocks back and forth as though urging the donkey forward. Very good, fraility to doll costume, mechanism functions well. French, attributed to Vichy, circa 1870.

Very Beautiful French Bisque Bebe, Size 14 by Emile Jumeau with Original Signed Body 3500/4500

Lot #23 (Sale Order 23 of 60)

29" (74 cm.) Bisque socket head, very deep amber-brown glass paperweight inset eyes in smaller eye sockets lending a shy expression, painted lashes and widely arched brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, separately modeled pierced ears, dimpled chin, blonde human hair over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body, pretty antique costume. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 14 (and artist checkmarks on head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Generally excellent, original body finish albeit hands repainted. Emile Jumeau, circa 1886, especially beautiful doll with finest bisque and painting, superb modeling.

Maitrise Model Corner Cabinet with Painted Scene and Marble Top 500/700

Lot #24 (Sale Order 24 of 60)

10" (25 cm.) Wooden corner cabinet with bombe-shaped front has painted finish including a Romantic scene, Watteau genre, of mother and child, with gilt garland trim, bronze ormolu mounts, and marble top. With hinged double doors. French, maitrise model in the Louis XVI style.

French Boxed Miniature Game "Le Jockey Jeu de Courses" from Au Paradis Des Enfants 200/300

Lot #25 (Sale Order 25 of 60)

5" x 4" box. The heavy card stock box with image of jockey on horse, opens to reveal elaborately constructed luxury game with die-cut horses on wooden stands, and a number of playing cards and instructions. The label of Au Paradis des Enfants is on the inside lid, indicating the game was especially commissioned for the luxury Parisian toy store, circa 1880. Near mint condition of the rare game.

Petite French All-Bisque Mignonette with Original Costume 300/600

Lot #26 (Sale Order 26 of 60)

5" (13 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, cobalt blue glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes, single-stroke brows, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs with painted black ankle boots and stockings. Generally excellent. Marks: 0 (head and torso). French, circa 1882, especially beautiful tiny doll, with dramatic eyes, original wig, and original silk costume, bonnet, undergarments.

23" Beautiful French Bisque Poupee by Jumeau with Brown Eyes 2200/2800

Lot #27 (Sale Order 27 of 60)

23" (58 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, amber-brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, lushly painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupee body with shapely torso, gusset jointing at hips, knees and elbows, stitched and separated fingers, lovely costume. Bisque excellent, some patches to kid on body. Jumeau, circa 1875, an especially beautiful poupee whose gentle expression is enhanced by doe-brown eyes of great depth.

Rare French Ram's Head Walking Stick for Gentleman Doll 300/500

Lot #28 (Sale Order 28 of 60)

17" (43 cm.) Mahogany walking stick has a cast brass hand grip in the shape of a ram's head with curved horns. Excellent condition. Perfectly sized for 25"-30" dolls. French, circa 1880.

15" French Bisque Poupee by Emile Jumeau with Original Chemise and Signed Body 1400/1800

Lot #29 (Sale Order 29 of 60)

15" (38 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth with richly accented lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, kid poupee body with shapely torso, gusset jointing of hips, knees and elbows, stitched and separated fingers, wearing original muslin chemise. Marks: 3 (head and shoulders) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (stamp on torso). Generally excellent, very sturdy original body. Emile Jumeau, circa 1878.

Early French Loterie Game with Wooden Roulette Wheels from Maison Giroux 500/800

Lot #30 (Sale Order 30 of 60)

13" (33 cm.) diam. The heavy card stock circular container with faux-woven cover has fancy lid, and well-fitted interior with wooden lottery wheel in the center flanked by 12 cubicles, each containing a little prize. The inside of the lid contains the original label of the luxury Parisian decorative arts store of Maison Giroux. A rare early loterie game with luxury details and excellent state of preservation. French, circa 1860.

22" All-Original French Paper Mache Poupee with Exotic Costume 1100/1500

Lot #31 (Sale Order 31 of 60)

22" (56 cm.) Solid domed paper mache shoulder head, black painted pate with feathering around the forehead, black enamel eyes, painted facial features, delicately painted lashes, pierced nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, kid poupee body with shapely torso, gusset jointing at hips, knees and elbows, stitched and separated fingers. Generally excellent, nose rub, chips at pierced earlobes, finish all original. French, circa 1840, the doll is wearing wonderful original exotic costume with jewelry, faillette trim, embroidered metallic kidskin slippers, turban.

French Bisque Bebe by Jumeau, Size 9 1500/2100

Lot #32 (Sale Order 32 of 60)

20" (51 cm.) Bisque socket head, amber-brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth, pierced ears, brunette human hair over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body, nicely costumed in the French manner. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 9. There is an old hairline on the forehead, some body retouch. Emile Jumeau, circa 1888.

French Wooden-Handled Parasol and Leather Valise for Small Bebe 300/500

Lot #33 (Sale Order 33 of 60)

8.5" (22 cm.) parasol. Included wooden-handled parasol with black silk cover, along with 3 1/2" leather valise with faux snakeskin design, clasp and handles. Generally excellent. French, circa 1900, as accessory for 14"-16" bebe.

Beautiful Grand-Sized French Bisque Bebe by Jules Steiner with Rare Bisque Hands 2800/3200

Lot #34 (Sale Order 34 of 60)

32" (81 cm.) Bisque socket head, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted features, mauve-blushed eye shadow, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde human hair over cork pate, French composition fully jointed body with bisque hands, lovely costume. Generally excellent except small professional restoration on right eyelid and right hand. Marks: J. Steiner Bte SGDG Paris Fre A 20 9 (head) Steiner (original paper label on torso). Jules Steiner, circa 1888, beautiful deep paperweight eyes and very rare bisque hands.

21" French Bisque Bebe by Denamur, Size 9 1400/1800

Lot #35 (Sale Order 35 of 60)

21" (53 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, very slightly parted lips, shaded and outlined lips, dimpled chin, pierced ears, blonde human hair over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body, pretty antique costume. Marks: E 9 D Depose. Generally excellent, original firing line behind right ear. Denamur, circa 1895.

Pretty 22" French Bisque Bebe by Gaultier with Gesland Body 2500/3200

Lot #36 (Sale Order 36 of 60)

22" (56 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted facial features, closed mouth, outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette hand-tied human hair wig over cork pate, Gesland body with composition shoulder plate, lower arms and legs, padded stockinette torso over metal armature, wearing pretty antique dress, undergarments, red kidskin shoes. Marks: F.G. 9 (head) Bebe Gesland ... (body). Bisque excellent, body sturdy albeit finish on hands and legs is quite worn. Gaultier, circa 1890.

Handwind Toy "The Ringmaster and the Performing Seals" for the French Market 1200/1600

Lot #37 (Sale Order 37 of 60)

11" (28 cm.) x 7" base. Posed upon a wooden platform with lithographed paper cover is a delightful circus scene featuring a bisque head man with sculpted blue-brimmed yellow hat, brown moustache and full beard and painted features, along with two paper mache painted brown seals with well-defined features and hinged flippers, one with a violin and the other with a harp. When wound by porcelain knob at the front, the seals move their flippers as though playing the instruments, while the wooden hat atop one seal twirls around and the ringmaster turns side to side. Music plays. Generally excellent, one seal missing wooden hat. For the French market, circa 1890, delightfully themed musical toy with very rare bisque head man.

French Maplewood Doll's Bench with Faux Bamboo Design 200/300

Lot #38 (Sale Order 38 of 60)

13" (33 cm.) h. 15" l. The maplewood bench has natural finish with brass caps at arm ends, bamboo-shaped spindles, and solid seat. Excellent condition. Circa 1890.

French Bisque Character, 238, by SFBJ, with Original Alsatian Costume 1200/1700

Lot #39 (Sale Order 39 of 60)

18" (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, small brown glass "jewel" inset eyes, brown painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, slightly parted lips, row of porcelain teeth, outlined lips, wheat-blonde mohair wig, French composition and wooden fully jointed body, wearing original folklore costume of Alsace. Generally excellent, original body finish albeit hands well-flaked. Marks: SFBJ 238 Paris 6. SFBJ, circa 1912, especially fine modeling, bisque and fine luminous complexion.

Beautiful French Bisque Poupee Head Attributed to Jumeau 800/1300

Lot #40 (Sale Order 40 of 60)

3" (8 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, blue glass enamel inset eyes with thick dark eyeliner, painted features, closed mouth with beautifully accented lips, blonde human hair over cork pate. Excellent condition. French, circa 1870, attributed to Jumeau.

French Bisque Poupee Head, Size 2 700/1100

Lot #41 (Sale Order 41 of 60)

3.5" (9 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, blue glass enamel inset eyes, painted facial features, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, original blonde mohair wig over cork pate. Marks: 2. Generally excellent. French, circa 1875.

15" Rare French Bisque Character, 234, by SFBJ 1200/1500

Lot #42 (Sale Order 42 of 60)

15" (38 cm.) Bisque socket head with deeply sculpted facial features, blue glass sleep eyes, painted brown lashes and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth with shaded and outlined lips, tongue, brunette human hair wig, composition bent limb baby body, nicely costumed. Marks: SFBJ 234 Paris 6. Bisque excellent, body appropriately sized and of the era, but not original. SFBJ, circa 1912, especially fine sculpting especially around the lip and eye corners and chin.

14" French Bisque Bebe, Series C, by Jules Steiner with Signed Steiner Eyes 1200/1500

Lot #43 (Sale Order 43 of 60)

14" (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes that operate from a wire lever at the back, painted lashes and brush-stroked brows, rose-blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined and shaded lips, pierced ears, Steiner composition fully jointed body with straight wrists, original muslin chemise. Marks: Sie C 0 (head) J. Steiner (eyes). Very faint old hairline on forehead, otherwise excellent, original body and body finish, Jules Steiner, circa 1885.

Seven Miniature Purses for French Bebes and Poupees 200/400

Lot #44 (Sale Order 44 of 60)

2" (5 cm.) - 4". Of various styles including silver and gilt link, kid purse with embossed silver lid with racing design, knit purse, enamel link purse, and such. Generally excellent. Late 19th century.

French Bisque Mechanical Gliding Lady by Jules Steiner 2200/3200

Lot #45 (Sale Order 45 of 60)

15" (38 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked brows, open mouth with outlined lips, two rows of tiny porcelain teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid over firm upper torso with shapely waist, carton full-length skirt which disguises mechanism, metal upper arms, bisque forearms. When wound, the doll glides forward and in circles. Generally excellent, mechanism functions well. Jules Steiner, his deposed mechanical gliding lady, circa 1865.

16" French Sculpted Cloth Art Doll with Original Costume as Candy Container 700/900

Lot #46 (Sale Order 46 of 60)

16" (41 cm.) The pressed cloth doll with painted features, narrow side-glancing eyes, smiling expression, muslin upper torso and stitched arms with defined fingers, with original very frail exotic costume including pearl and sequin-trimmed headdress, the skirt disguising a carton candy box which opens at the base. The doll is very dusty and costume quite frail. French, circa 1910, an enchanting candy box with beguiling expression on the lady's face.

22" French Bisque Bebe, Size 10, by Emile Jumeau 2700/3200

Lot #47 (Sale Order 47 of 60)

22" (56 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, lushly painted lashes and brows, rose-blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde human hair over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body, pretty antique costume. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 10 (head) Bebe Jumeau Diplome d'Honneur (body). Generally excellent, original body and body finish. Emile Jumeau, circa 1888.

15" French Bisque Poupee Marked E.B., Size 1, in Fine Antique Costume 1800/2200

Lot #48 (Sale Order 48 of 60)

15" (38 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, cobalt blue enamel eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, closed mouth, ears pierced into head, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid poupee body with gusset jointing at elbows, hips and knees, stitched and separated fingers. Generally excellent. Marks: E Depose 1 B. French, Blampoix, circa 1865, with appealing demure expression, very sturdy body, fine ivory satin gown with Alencon lace, undergarments, leather heeled boots, and woven bonnet.

Early French Miniature Children's Book "Memoires d'Une Poupee" with Engravings 200/300

Lot #49 (Sale Order 49 of 60)

5" (13 cm.) x 3". The book, dated 1839, has beautiful marbled-paper hard cover, and with numerous black and white engravings the book tells first-hand account of a poupee of the era as she travels about. By Mademoiselle Louise Aulnay, published by Ebhard, Paris, 1839. Excellent condition and very rare.

Petite French Bisque Bebe, All Original, for the French Market, in Original Box 700/1000

Lot #50 (Sale Order 50 of 60)

9.5" (24 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted features, open mouth, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, five-piece paper mache body, pretty antique costume. Marks: 1079 SH dep (doll) Bebe le Vrai Modele (original box). Generally excellent, unplayed with, the doll is wearing her original (frail) aqua silk costume with fancy bonnet, knit socks and kidskin shoes and is presented in her original box. Circa 1910 for the French market.

Amusing 5" French Mechanical Leaping Poodle 300/600

Lot #51 (Sale Order 51 of 60)

5" (13 cm.) The paper mache poodle is lavishly covered, poodle-fashion, with lush curly white mohair, with shaved face, back torso and legs, and with glass eyes and curly tail. The mechanism is hidden inside, and, when wound, causes the dog to excitedly jump up and down as though joyfully greeting its owner. Excellent condition. French, circa 1890.

French Handwind Mechanical Toy "Teaching the Donkey" 600/900

Lot #52 (Sale Order 52 of 60)

14" (36 cm.) h. 13" x 7" platform. Standing upon a wooden stage is a bisque head doll with blue glass eyes, open mouth, blonde mohair wig, bisque hands and wearing frail rose silk costume, alongside a nodding head donkey posed stubbornly as though refusing to budge. A tree with rooster, and a fence with chicken are in the background. When wound, the boy turns his head side to side, waves his right arm, and the donkey nods his head, while music plays. Fair unrestored condition, plays fitfully. French, circa 1890.

Small French Domed Doll Trunk with Key 200/300

Lot #53 (Sale Order 53 of 60)

8" (20 cm.) l. Wooden doll trunk with canvas cover and brass-studded leather straps has bail handles, cast brass key plate, and original key. Very good condition, wonderful size! French, circa 1885.

12" Petite French Bisque Bebe Steiner, Figure A 1500/1800

Lot #54 (Sale Order 54 of 60)

12" (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over original Steiner pate, Steiner composition fully jointed body, nice antique costume. Generally excellent. Marks: J. Steiner Fre A 3 (head) (original Steiner paper label on torso). Jules Steiner, circa 1890, near mint condition of body, lovely bisque.

19" French Bisque Bebe Jumeau with Closed Mouth, Size 8 1100/1500

Lot #55 (Sale Order 55 of 60)

19" (48 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted features, closed mouth, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French compositon and wooden fully jointed body, nicely costumed in the French style. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 8 (head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Old faint hairline on forehead, body repainted. Emile Jumeau, circa 1888.

Two 19th Century Miniature French Games 200/400

Lot #56 (Sale Order 56 of 60)

2.5" (6 cm.) l. Loto. Including "Loto" game with miniature game pieces and cards in original labeled box (original store label on underside), along with the game "Au Nain Jaune" with miniature playing cards and equipment. Very good condition, some wear to sides of larger box. Wonderfully sized for display with poupees or bebes, and very rare to find. French, circa 1875.

17" French Bisque "Bebe Gigoteur" by Jules Steiner with Original Wig, Working 1800/2700

Lot #57 (Sale Order 57 of 60)

17" (43 cm.) Bisque head with flat-cut neck socket, blue glass inset eyes, painted facial features, slightly parted lips with two rows of tiny porcelain teeth, pierced ears, original soft blonde mohair wig, carton torso containing mechanism with ornate brass key at the side, kid over hinged upper legs, composition lower arms and legs, original chemise and pantalets. When wound, the doll cries "mama" and waves her arms and legs in typical baby manner, and turns head side to side. Excellent unplayed with condition, mechanism functions well. Jules Steiner, circa 1875, from his original patent design, the doll was made on commission for luxury French doll stores, this an especially beautiful example.

French Miniature Silk Scarf in Original Box by Hermes 200/300

Lot #58 (Sale Order 58 of 60)

8" (20 cm.) x 8". A miniature version of the silk scarf featuring the classic saddle and leather theme of the prestigious Parisian store, Hermes, was produced in a very limited series some few years ago, and is wonderfully sized for dolls. In fresh mint condition in its original Hermes box with brown ribbon ties.

Early French Hand-Wind Toy Featuring a Mechanical Pump 300/700

Lot #59 (Sale Order 59 of 60)

9" (23 cm.) x 9" base. 17" overall height. The early and very rare toy features a tin-lined wooden base with two interior compartments and with painted stone and brick design to simulate a stone well, tin grillwork around the top edge, and with painted black placard at the front having an original very elaborate cast brass design of mythological figures (possibly the sea goddess Leukothea) and winged cherubs. A tin pump with chain winding system is at the top, along with a faucet and tray, and an early paper mache woman with black painted pate, painted facial features, early hand-stitched kid body and original blue woolen gown stands alongside, her hand attached to the pump handle. To play, water was placed in the large compartment of the tank, the handle at the side was turned, appearing as though the woman was turning the crank, and water eventually flowed through the fountain faucet. Very good condition. French, circa 1840 an exceptional early toy with wonderful design and construction, the maker remains a mystery.

16" Early French Paper Mache Lady with Superb Early Gown 400/600

Lot #60 (Sale Order 60 of 60)

16" (41 cm.) Paper mache shoulder head of adult lady with oval face, elongated strong throat, black painted pate, painted upper-glancing blue eyes, black upper eyeliner, accented nostrils, closed mouth, original kid poupee body with hand-stitched detail, and wearing her original clothes comprising undergarments, and an outstanding gown with embroidery and trapunto stitching. Paper mache is in fair condition and some repairs, body quite sturdy, costume excellent. French, circa 1830.


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