Many Wonderful Things

Many Wonderful Things

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Many Wonderful Things

Many Wonderful Things

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A superb collection of 19th century antique French dolls and automata, highlighted by the important automata of Candy Spelling, including works by Vichy, Theroude, Lambert, and Roullet et Decamps.

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French Papier-Mache Man with Mechanical Movement by Roullet & Decamps 800/1200

Lot # 101 (Sale Order: 101 of 303)      

11" (28 cm.) Papier-mache head with painted facial features in highly-characterized style, blue outlined eyes, thick brows, soot-smudged complexion with blushed cheeks as though for a particular role, carton torso, metal upper arms and legs, papier-mache hands with painted gloves, weighted papier-mache over-sized feet. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: R.D. (key). Comments: Roullet et Decamps, circa 1920, when wound, the character totters from side to side as though walking drunkenly, depicting theatrical performance. Value Points: rare French automaton in well-preserved condition with original costume, facial painting, well-functioning....more

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French Papier-Mache Mechanical Man by Roullet et Decamps with Au Nain Bleu Label 800/1200

Lot # 102 (Sale Order: 102 of 303)      

11" (28 cm.) Papier-mache head with painted facial features, ruddy complexion, brown outlined eyes with lashes, wide comma-shaped brows, red nose, closed mouth, black mohair wig, carton torso, metal hinged upper arms and legs, papier-mache hands and weighted large black shoes with attached kidskin spats. Condition: generally excellent, mechanism functions well. Comments: Roullet et Decamps, circa 1920, when wound he totters from side to side as though walking drunkenly. Value Points: with original paper label from luxury Paris toy store of Au Nain Bleu, with fine original complexion and costume of society man out on the town, a variation is costume of #101....more

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Wonderful French Musical Automaton "Little Tich" by Roullet et Decamps 25,000/40,000

Lot # 103 (Sale Order: 103 of 303)      

30" (76 cm.) Standing upon a wooden platform as though waiting for the theatre curtain to rise, is a man with highly-characterized papier-mache face highlighted by a kindly smile, with oil-painted complexion featuring rosy make-up on nose, cheeks, ears and chin, brown glass eyes, articulated eyelids, closed mouth, sculpted details of forehead wrinkles, brown human hair wig, carton torso, hands posed to be able to hold his hat, over-sized feet with painted black shoes, and wearing a green woolen suit with purple lapels and red buttons, silk vest with double row of brass buttons, white shirt and silk tie. When wound, he seems to come to life from his standing pose, then alternately taps his very-oversized feet, first one, then the other, then blinks his eyes, bends far forward in an amazing feat of balance while simultaneously lifting his right arm and thus extending his hat to the audience. He, then, slowly raises himself while drawing his hat back to his body and, finally, stands, open-hatted, satisfied with his performance. Music plays throughout. Condition: generally excellent, music and mechanisms function well. Comments: Roullet & Decamps, circa 1910, inspired by the English stage performer, Henry Relph, billed as "Little Tich", and indeed, the face of this automaton aptly resembles photographs of Relph, as does the action; Relph's unique performance was based upon wearing shoes that were "half as long as he is tall". The "Little Tich" automaton was exhibited at the 1908 International Exhibition of which one juror, Serre Telmon, wrote "its elegance is equaled by its ingenuity...Little Tich accompanies his dancing, his gesture and his legendary poses with blinking of the eyes". Value Points: the well-preserved state of the automaton, along with its wonderful movements, are rivaled only by its rarity for few examples are known to exist....more

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French Bisque Character Toddler, 247, by SFBJ 2200/3200

Lot # 104 (Sale Order: 104 of 303)      

24" (61 cm.) Bisque socket head, small blue glass sleep eyes, painted lower lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils of upturned nose, closed mouth with two beaded upper teeth, tongue tip, brunette mohair bobbed wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing, wearing antique romper suit, striped stockings, leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 247 Paris 11. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1912. Value Points: delightful expression on the toddler child, with fine dewy patina enhancing the character features, original toddler body....more

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German Bisque Character with Sculpted Hat and Moustache 300/500

Lot # 105 (Sale Order: 105 of 303)      

10" (25 cm.) Bisque head depicting adult man with sculpted gold helmet over brown painted hair, painted features, blue eyes, curvy brows, closed mouth, very wide moustache with curled tips, carton torso enclosing a bellows-type mechanism, wire upper arms and legs, wooden lower arms and legs, original flannel costume. Condition: bisque, body and costume excellent, mechanical system needs adjustment. Marks: 3/0. Comments: maker unknown, the pull-string at front torso should cause the man to move arms and legs. Value Points: rare and well-modeled character....more

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French Papier-Mache Character Boy as Scout in Original Costume 700/900

Lot # 106 (Sale Order: 106 of 303)      

18" (46 cm.) Papier-mache socket head, painted facial features, brown eyes with black outlined, feathered brows, accented nostrils open mouth with row of teeth, dimpled chin, brunette mohair wig, five-piece papier-mache body. Condition: very good, original finish with typical scuffs. Comments: French, circa 1910, the bazaar-quality doll wears his original Scout costume including linen shirt, velvet pants, stockings, laced shoes, blue scarf, belt with attached light, wallet and rope, cap, Value Points: rare-to-find doll with original costume....more

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Large French Bisque Character Toddler, 251, by SFBJ 1700/2500

Lot # 107 (Sale Order: 107 of 303)      

27" (69 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, mohair lashes, painted lower lashes, short brush-stroked brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, open mouth with two beaded upper teeth, tongue, brunette mohair wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing, antique school girl costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 251 Paris 12. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1915. Value Points: wonderful quality of sculpting with deeply impressed dimples and laughter lines, fine quality of bisque, original toddler body....more

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German Bisque Musical Accordion Player Boy in Original Costume 1100/1500

Lot # 108 (Sale Order: 108 of 303)      

14" (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four teeth, brunette mohair wig, squeeze-bellows torso, wire upper arms and legs, wooden hands and feet. When the torso is squeezed, he claps his hands, appearing to play the accordion he holds, while music plays. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1. Comments: attributed to Zinner and Sohne, circa 1890. Value Points: all original, the little boy wears factory-original sailor suit and cap, and hold silk-lined accordion with embossed paper edging on wooden frame, function well with a charming tune....more

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German Bisque Clown with Clapping Cymbals and Original Costume 900/1200

Lot # 109 (Sale Order: 109 of 303)      

17" (43 cm.) Bisque head with large brown glass eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, with attached wooden torso with bellows mechanism, wire upper arms and wooden lower limbs. When torso is squeezed he claps his hands which are holding brass cymbals. Condition: generally excellent, some paint wear on one leg. Comments: attributed to Zinner and Sohne, circa 1890. Value Points: especially beautiful face for this style of toy, wearing factory original clown costume....more

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German Bisque Clown with Drums, on Stick Handle 600/900

Lot # 110 (Sale Order: 110 of 303)      

11" (28 cm.) overall. Mounted upon a stick handle is a bisque headed clown with blue glass eyes, painted features, open mouth, four teeth, blonde fleecy wig, carton torso, wooden arms and legs, with clown costume and a drum attached to his torso. When metal handle at base of stick is turned, the clown beats the drum. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 52 1/0 (doll). Comments: probably Zinner and Sohne, circa 1890. Value Points: rare and amusing toy with factory-original costume and accessories....more

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French Musical Automaton "Banjo Player Seated on Chair Back" by Gustav Vichy 16,000/21,000

Lot # 111 (Sale Order: 111 of 303)      

22" (56 cm.) Seated on the top rung of a ladder-back chair is a black-complexioned papier-mache boy with most handsome face and strong features, brown glass eyes with movable lids, hinged lower lip with row of teeth, black wiry hair, carton torso with one hinged hip, wire upper arms, papier-mache hands, bare feet, wearing green silk satin jacket over gold shirt, silk striped short pants with peach silk sash and braided tie, straw hat with decorative cluster of berries, holding a wooden banjo in his arms. When wound, he turns his head in a nodding circular motion, opens and closes his eyes, opens and closes his mouth, strums the banjo and moves his right leg as though keeping time to the music. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Gustav Vichy, circa 1890. Value Points: rare automaton in perfectly-preserved condition with elaborate and realistic movements, beautiful music box, original costume, and most handsome features....more

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French Musical Automaton "Bust of Banjo Player with Grand Finale" by Gustav Vichy 10,000/15,000

Lot # 112 (Sale Order: 112 of 303)      

20" (51 cm.) A brown-complexioned man with paper-mache head having refined features with strong chin and high cheek bones, brown glass eyes with movable eyelids, open mouth with row of upper teeth, black fleecy hair, carton torso, papier-mache hands, and is wearing a silk patterned jacket with pink coral silk lining and cummerbund, silk shirt with bow tie, ruby-centered buttons and cuff links, and velvet cap. The bust is mounted upon a well-crafted wooden plinth, and holds a wooden banjo in his arms. When wound, the man turns his head from side-to-side, blinks his eyes, and teasingly sticks out his tongue, while playing his banjo; suddenly, when the music ends, he lifts his right arm triumphantly in the air as though to signal the end of the performance. Condition: generally excellent, music and movements function well. Comments: Gustav Vichy, circa 1890. Value Points: amusing automaton designed as a salon decoration that could suddenly "come alive" with music and motion, beautifully-preserved with rich patina of complexion....more

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Extremely Rare Italian Felt Character Doll, "Josephine Baker" by Lenci 7000/10,000

Lot # 113 (Sale Order: 113 of 303)      

18" (46 cm.) Light-brown wool felt is elaborately constructed with various darts and seams, having plump felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, brown side-glancing eyes with white eyedots, curly lashes, button-shaped nose with accent dots, very full red felt stitched-on lips, black mohair wig with spit curl on forehead, stitched-on ears with spiral bangle earrings, uniquely-constructed body in provocative pose, sculpted bosom, left arm with bent elbow, knees slightly bent. Condition: near mint condition. Comments: Lenci, circa 1925, the doll was shown as model #554 in their 1925 catalog, named simply "Josephine", and is one of the very few Lenci dolls to actually bear a celebrity name. The doll represents Josephine Baker, the American-born Parisian dancer, in her most famous costume, "Danse Banane" from her 1925 performance at the Parisian Folies Bergere. Value Points: pristine condition of the extremely rare Lenci model, with original felt banana and leaf skirt of yellow and green felt, with spiral bangle necklace, earrings, and arm and leg bracelets....more

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Italian Felt Character Girl in Traditional Costume 500/800

Lot # 114 (Sale Order: 114 of 303)      

14" (36 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, pale blue upper-glancing eyes, dark eye shadow, curly upper lashes, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig in braided chignon, jointed arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Lenci (cloth and paper labels, paper label with indication of model 32). Comments: Lenci, circa 1935, vibrant and well-detailed costume of purple, pink, yellow and green felt with applique symbols, linen blouse with embroidery, tall felt hat, homespun undergarments, tall yellow and pink felt boots. Value Points: pristine condition with beautiful complexion and detailed costume, tags....more

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Italian Felt Character Boy with Traditional Costume by Lenci 500/800

Lot # 115 (Sale Order: 115 of 303)      

14" (36 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, brown upper glancing eyes with curly lashes, grey eye shadow, closed mouth, short black mohair wig, jointed arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Lenci (cloth and paper labels, the model #31 indicated on the paper label). Comments: Lenci, circa 1935, the boy wears traditional costume of blue felt pants with felt applique design, linen shirt with embroidered sleeves, tan felt vest with colorful felt borders, black tie and boots, and a wonderful navy blue hat with flowers. Value Points: pristine condition with vibrant colors and original tags....more

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Italian Salon Doll with 1860s-Style Costume 1100/1500

Lot # 116 (Sale Order: 116 of 303)      

24" (61 cm.) Felt swivel head of adult lady with slender face, pressed and painted facial features, blue side-glancing eyes, brown curly upper lashes, high arched brows, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig with long ringlet curls, long slender body with high-heel posed feet. Condition: generally excellent, some stocking tears. Comments: Lenci, circa 1950, she is wearing a crisp black and white taffeta skirt with black velvet ribbons, green felt jacket with pagoda-style sleeves and black buttons, five-tiered ruffled sleevelets, white fur collar and muff trimmed with colorful felt flowers, and a black velvet hair bow with green boa feathers, two organdy petticoats (one with hoop), pantalets with ruffled edging, orange felt high heels. Value Points: beautiful details of the original costume....more

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French Bisque Bebe Steiner, Fre A, Size 17, with Fine Antique Costume 3500/4200

Lot # 117 (Sale Order: 117 of 303)      

24" (61 cm.) Bisque socket head, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes with dot highlights, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, dimpled chain, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over Steiner pate, Steiner composition fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: J. Steiner Bte SGDG Paris Fre A 17 (head) Le Petit Parisien Bebe Steiner...(original paper label on torso). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1888. Value Points: lovely delicate bisque with soft blushing on eye lids and cheeks, original signed body in beautiful condition, antique maroon silk/wool dress with Alencon lace collar and cuffs, plaid hip sash to match under-ruffle of skirt, undergarments, ruffled lace bonnet, stockings, shoes....more

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French Bisque Bebe Steiner, Figure A, in Fine Antique Costume 3500/4200

Lot # 118 (Sale Order: 118 of 303)      

20" (51 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, fringed brows, rose-blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and accented lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair hand-tied wig over Steiner pate, Steiner composition fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: J. Steiner Bte SGDG Paris Fre A 13 (head) Le Petit Parisien Bebe Steiner...(original paper label on body). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1888. Value Points: very pretty fresh expression with beautiful bisque, original signed body with original finish, beautiful burgundy and coral antique silk dress, lace bonnet, undergarments, leather boots signed C.P....more

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Collection of 21 Antique French Candy Boxes 400/600

Lot # 119 (Sale Order: 119 of 303)      

1 1/2" (4 cm.) -4". The 21 antique candy boxes are of firm-sided cardboard, and in a variety of shapes and sizes, each decorated with wonderful lithographed scenes including children at play, flowers, beautiful girls, and more. Included are a rare early barrel-shaped container and three candy cones with silk or crepe paper cap. Very good/excellent condition. French, mid/late 19th century....more

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Rare and Charming French Bisque Bebe Steiner, Series E, 2/0, in Wonderful costume 9000/12,000

Lot # 120 (Sale Order: 120 of 303)      

12" (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes, long painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips and slightly-smiling expression, pierced ears, auburn mohair wig over original Steiner pate, French composition fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sie E 2/0 (head) (faint Steiner cadeceus stamp on torso). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1884. Value Points: among the rarest of the Steiner bebe models, the petite bebe has captivating expression, original signed body, and wearing wonderful antique cashmere wool bebe dress (possibly original), with woven bonnet, undergarments, knit stockings, tan leather bebe shoes....more

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French Doll's Wooden Cabinet with Painted Decorations 400/600

Lot # 121 (Sale Order: 121 of 303)      

7 1/2" (19 cm.) The wooden cabinet has a bombe-shaped front door and curved top, with brass decorative mounts and hinges, and is painted original bronze green with gold and black stenciling and hand-painted flowers. Included are a brass birdcage with bird, and a blown glass fruit basket. Excellent condition. French, circa 1875....more

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Outstanding and Very Rare English Poured Wax Portrait Doll 2500/3500

Lot # 122 (Sale Order: 122 of 303)      

14" (36 cm.) Poured wax shoulder head of lady with rich sienna-brown complexion, elegant oval slender face with well-defined chin and aquiline nose, brown glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, black painted brows, closed mouth with solemn expression, modeled bosom, black separately-inserted hair arranged in loosely-coiled chignon at the back and with a single woven curl at the front, tinted cotton sateen body with shaped torso, sienna brown wax arms and legs with bare feet, brass-edged grommet holes at the edges of shoulder head and limbs for attachment to body. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: English, circa 1860, attributed to Pierotti, the doll portrays a royal Indian rani, likely from the period of British rule in that country. Value Points: extremely rare and splendid portrait doll with regal presence, superb state of preservation, ivory satin gown with padded lining, intricate bead and pearl work, bronze-green satin cape with matching headdress edged in pearls, undergarments, hand-stitched kidskin slippers....more

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French Rare Musical Globe de Mariage with Velvet Cushion 400/600

Lot # 123 (Sale Order: 123 of 303)      

20" (51 cm.) Resting upon a wooden ebony-finished base is an elaborate gilt ormolu arrangement of wedding symbols such as love birds, centering a maroon velvet cushion with gilt metallic braid and tassels and surmounted by a wide ivory satin wedding ribbon. Hidden in the base is a music box which is activated by a pull-string at the side. Excellent condition. French, circa 1890, an very melodious rich-sound music box adds to the luxury detail of the wedding memory....more

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Grand Swiss "Drums, Bells and Castanets" Coin-Operated Eight-Tune Music Box 2000/4000

Lot # 124 (Sale Order: 124 of 303)      

23" (58 cm.) x 11" x 11". A wooden cabinet with rosewood and ebonized finish has a 58 note musical comb that plays eight different tunes, with drums, bells and castanet for musical accents; the bells are struck by three brass figural birds that are visible through the glass window lid. There is a hidden coin drawer at one side and a wooden turning handle at the other. Excellent condition. Swiss, circa 1900, an especially beautiful musical sound....more

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Early 19th Century Neopolitan Angel 500/700

Lot # 125 (Sale Order: 125 of 303)      

9" (23 cm.) The earthenware shoulder head angel is sculpted with her head turned to the side, with sculpted flowing brown hair, enamel eyes, oil-painted complexion and features, wrapped armature body, earthenware lower arms and legs with bare feet, wearing metallic gown gown with aqua silk sash and wings, and posed as though flying. Condition: generally excellent, one finger tip broken. Comments: Neopolitan, early 19th century. Value Points: superb original finish and exquisite artistry of painting including details such as tiny teeth, posed fingers, sculpted tips of ears with delicate blushing....more

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