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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(410) 224-3655
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Bisque Bebe Jumeau with Rare Keywind Sleep Eyes and Original Box and Costume 3500/4500

Lot # 275 (Sale Order: 276 of 303)      

22" (56 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes that operate from a turning screw at the back of her head, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 10 (and artist checkmarks on head) Bebe Jumeau Diplome d'Honneur (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, his depose for sleeping eyes with metal turn screw was registered in 1885. Value Points: rare doll to find with beautiful pale bisque, original muslin chemise, Jumeau socks, leather shoes signed "Bebe Jumeau Depose" and original box with red letter label. Included with the doll is her own plaything, a bisque-head musical marotte....more

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German Tin Toy Sewing Machine 200/300

Lot # 276 (Sale Order: 277 of 303)      

5" (13 cm.) Heavy tinplate toy sewing machine has original black painted finish with colorful gilt and red stenciled design, marked Germany with eagle symbol on the chrome plate. Excellent condition. Germany, circa 1910....more

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Child's Size Cast Iron Sewing Machine 200/400

Lot # 277 (Sale Order: 278 of 303)      

6" (15 cm.) Heavy cast iron sewing machine with very ornate base, original black painted base with gilt stenciling. Late 19th century. Excellent condition....more

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Cast Iron "Automatic Sewing Machine" by Smith & Egge 200/400

Lot # 278 (Sale Order: 279 of 303)      

5" (13 cm.) Of cast iron with silver finish and nickel-plated accessories, the sewing machine has original chrome label "Smith & Egge Automatic, 1901", and is stored in the base of its original box along with original instruction sheet that includes the delightful section "To Those Who Never Read Instruction". Excellent condition. American, circa 1901....more

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German Cast Iron Child-Size Sewing Machine by Bing 300/400

Lot # 279 (Sale Order: 280 of 303)      

8" (20 cm.) Of heavy cast iron with rich black gleaming painted finish decorated with gold stencil designs, the machine operates from turning handle at the side, marked "BW (intertwined) Bavaria" and DRGM and "USA Patent Appl. For". Excellent condition. Germany, Bing, circa 1920....more

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Pretty Brown-Eyed French Bisque Bebe by Denamur 2800/3200

Lot # 280 (Sale Order: 281 of 303)      

22" (56 cm.) Bisque socket head, large amber brown glass paperweight eyes, dark eyeliner, rose blushed eye shadow, painted curly lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with very full shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, antique blue chambray school dress, undergarments, shoes, stockings. Condition: generally excellent, original body and body finish. Marks: E 11 D. Comments: Denamur, circa 1888. Value Points: very pretty rosy-cheeked girl with large brown eyes....more

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French Bisque Bebe with Splendid Eyes by Gaultier Freres 2500/2900

Lot # 280.1 (Sale Order: 282 of 303)      

22" (56 cm.) Bisque socket head, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes of great depth, thick dark eyeliner, lushly-painted lashes, brush-stroked and multi-feathered brows, rose-blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils and eye corners, shaded nostrils, open mouth with two rows of tiny teeth, dimpled chin, pierced ears, dark brunette hand-tied human hair wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, pretty antique costume, undergarments, socks, shoes. Condition: generally excellent, body is appropriately-sized and of the same era, albeit not original to head. Marks: 9 F.G. (in scroll). Comments: Gaultier Freres, circa 1888. Value Points: very beautiful bebe with splendid eyes enhanced by rich eye decoration, rare double row of tiny teeth....more

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German Bisque Glass-Eyed Character, 179, by Kestner 2000/2800

Lot # 281 (Sale Order: 283 of 303)      

14" (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, small brown glass eyes, painted curly lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, auburn mohair wig over plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique mariner suit and cap, undergarments, shoes and socks. Condition: generally excellent, eyes set, body repainted. Marks: 179. Comments: Kestner, circa 1912. Value Points: rare-to-find model with appealing expression, wonderful costume....more

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German Bisque Laughing Character by Gebruder Heubach 800/1100

Lot # 282 (Sale Order: 284 of 303)      

12" (30 cm.) Pink-tinted bisque socket head, small blue glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, incised eyeliner, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth modeled as though open with beaming smile, two sculpted lower teeth, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed body, antique white pique costume and cap. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Heubach (sunburst mark) Germany 3. Comments: Gebruder Heubach, circa 1912. Value Points: exceptional quality of sculpting with well-defined cheek dimples and philtrum, enhanced by fine gleaming patina....more

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German Bisque Laughing Character, 116, by Kammer and Reinhardt 1200/1700

Lot # 283 (Sale Order: 285 of 303)      

16" (42 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted curly features, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth modeled as though open with shaded lips, tongue and tiny beaded upper teeth, laughing expression, brunette mohair wig, composition toddler body jointed at shoulders and hips, antique boy's Sunday-best costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: K&R S&H 116/A 42. Comments: Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1912. Value Points: especially fine quality of bisque with gleaming complexion, well-modeled laughing details around the eyes, mouth and deeply-impressed cheek dimples....more

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Beautiful American Artist "Grow-Up Doll" by Dewees Cochran in Original Labeled Box 1200/1500

Lot # 284 (Sale Order: 286 of 303)      

17" (43 cm.) All latex-composition body with slender socket head of older child, paitned shaded blue eyes, red upper eyeliner, real lashes, closed mouth with solemn expression, brunette human hair wig with braids, five-piece body with slender torso and elongated limbs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Dewees Cochram, circa 1950s, the doll is wearing artist-made cotton striped dress with dainty rick-rack trim, knit undergarments, socks, leather sandal shoes. Value Points: the beautiful and well-preserved doll is presented in her original box with original label "Dewees Cochran Dolls, The ÔLook-Alikes', costume 1-L-A-17"....more

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Rare American Portrait Doll "April Anne" by Dewees Cochran with Provenance 1500/2200

Lot # 285 (Sale Order: 287 of 303)      

15" (38 cm.) All-latex-composition body with socket head, sculpted facial features depicting a gentle-featured smiling child with double row of teeth and painted sea-green eyes with real lashes, painted brows, long human hair curls, five-piece latex-composition body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: DC (initials). Comments: Dewees Cochran, circa 1960, the portrait model of little April Anne was created by the American artist on special commission, using her Angela Appleseed model of her Grow-Up Doll Series. Value Points: beautiful doll in well-preserved condition, wearing original artist-made costume, along with an added gold heart locket (with attached 1943 Valentine card noting that "tiny gold locket was given April on this Valentine day". Value Points: the portrait doll is accompanied by a correspondence and related ephemera concerning the creation of the dolls, between Dewees Cochran and a Mrs. Smith who ordered the doll made of April Anne....more

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Italian Felt Character Doll by Lenci in Spanish Costume 600/800

Lot # 286 (Sale Order: 288 of 303)      

14" (36 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and oil-painted facial features, brown side-glancing eyes, curly upper lashes, grey eye shadow, brows, nostril accented, closed mouth, black mohair wig, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Lenci (both feet) Spagnola (original parchment label). Comments: Lenci, circa 1935. Value Points: wearing original vibrant felt costume with rich orange, coral and yellow colors, embroidered details, lace mantilla....more

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Italian Felt Character Girl by Lenci in Original Costume 400/500

Lot # 287 (Sale Order: 289 of 303)      

14" (36 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, blue side-glancing eyes, grey eye shadow, curly lashes, brows, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, jointed arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent, some frailness of apron. Comments: Lenci, circa 1935. Value Points: wearing original felt costume with a basket of vibrant felt flowers, black lace coiffe....more

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Italian Felt Character Doll by Lenci with Traditional Ciociaria Costume 400/500

Lot # 288 (Sale Order: 290 of 303)      

14" (36 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and oil-painted facial features, dark brown side-glancing eyes, painted curly lashes, closed mouth, rosy cheeks, light brown mohair wig with side-curled braids, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Lenci (two paper labels, one with ink note "BD 13" on reverse, and the other with label "Ciociara"). Comments: Lenci, circa 1940. Value Points: the doll wears her vibrant and fresh original felt costume from the Ciociara region of central Italy....more

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Italian Felt Character Girl by Lenci in Costume of Lazio 600/800

Lot # 289 (Sale Order: 291 of 303)      

16" (41 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and oil-painted facial features, brown side-glancing eyes, dark eye shadow, painted curly lashes, closed mouth, light brown mohair wig in side-coiled braids, jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Lenci (original parchment and paper labels. Comments: Lenci, circa 1940. Value Points: wearing traditional costume of Lazio region of Italy, of linen blouse, green felt skirt, black weskit and sleeves with maroon edging, maroon felt apron and coiffe with embroidery, undergarments with maroon rick-rack edging, black felt sandals, the costume preserved in vibrant fresh colors....more

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Italian Felt Character Boy in Piemonte Costume by Lenci 600/800

Lot # 290 (Sale Order: 292 of 303)      

16" (41 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, brown side-glancing eyes, curly painted upper lashes, brows, accented nostrils, brunette mohair wig, closed mouth, jointed arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Lenci (paper label with ink label "BF 02" on reverse). Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Lenci, circa 1940. Value Points: the boy wears vibrant original costume of brown felt coat and tricorn hat with red felt edging, yellow felt vest with red felt trim, green pants, bow-tie, striped stockings, buckled felt shoes....more

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Italian Felt Character Girl with Lavish Organdy Coiffe 600/800

Lot # 291 (Sale Order: 293 of 303)      

16" (41 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, brown side-glancing eyes, painted curly lashes, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, jointed arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Lenci (original paper label, inked "BF 10" on reverse). Comments: Lenci, circa 1940. Value Points: wearing original vibrant costume of green gown under dotted Swiss pinafore with felt floral appliques, undergarments, striped stockings, black felt buckled shoes, basket of felt flowers, and an extravagantly-ruffled coiffe....more

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Collection of Vintage Lenci Postcards 200/400

Lot # 291.1 (Sale Order: 294 of 303)      

3" x 5". Collection of 18 postcards with colorful scenes of Lenci dolls in playful settings; the cards include Josephine Baker doll, Mozart, salon lady, rare characters, and numerous children in fashionable costumes. Very good/near mint condition. Circa 1930....more

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Contemporary French Automaton "Moon-Faced Dandy" by Michel Marcu in Grand Size 3000/5500

Lot # 292 (Sale Order: 295 of 303)      

36" (91 cm.) Posed upon a velvet-covered wooden stage with flowered arbor forming a background scene, is a paper-mache moon-faced dandy with over-size head, movable glass eyes, movable thick brows, mouth with broadly-beaming smile and inserted pipe, brunette human hair curls under a gold-silk party hat, carton torso and legs, wire upper arms, papier-mache hands. He is costumed in rich silks and velvets in an 18th-century style court costume. When wound, a wonderful series of events occur, while several different quality tunes are heard: he turns his head to and fro while simultaneously; his eyes "flirt", his brows move up and down and his hat moves up and down. He leans his head forward, and lifts the glass cane that he holds in his right hand, twirling it, and smokes pipe. Condition: generally excellent, mechanism and music function well. Comments: the "Moon-Faced Dandy" was designed and created by Michel Marcu of France, circa 1980 on special commission for Aaron and Candy Spelling....more

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Contemporary French Musical Automaton "The Dapper Monkey Smoker" 3000/5500

Lot # 293 (Sale Order: 296 of 303)      

24" (61 cm.) Standing upon an elaborate velvet-covered wooden stage is a papier-mache monkey presented as an elegantly-dressed gentleman, with swivel head, brown glass eyes, flocked brown hair and beard, small hole in mouth, carton torso and legs, wire upper arms, papier-mache hands. When wound, music plays, he turns his head, brings his right arm toward his face and takes a draw from the cigarette that he is holding; then turns his head in the other direction and exhales. Condition: generally excellent, mechanism and music function well. Comments: "The Dapper Monkey Smoker" was commissioned by Candy and Aaron Spelling from the French automaton artist, Michel Marcu, circa 1980. Value Points: artistic rendition of the 19th century classic favorite, the monkey wears elegantly-foppish costume of rich silks, lace and wool, with top hat and jewel-tipped walking stick....more

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Swiss Six-Tune Musical Automaton "The Bird Trainer" by Michel Bertrand 10,000/15,000

Lot # 294 (Sale Order: 297 of 303)      

43" (109 cm.) Standing upon a velvet-covered wooden base is a papier-mache Mandarin with sienna-tinted papier-mache swivel head sculpted uniquely for this automaton, with very narrow glass eyes, articulated eyelids, and articulated lower lips, black mohair wig, goatee and Fu Manchu style moustache, carton and wood body with one-piece torso and legs, wire upper arms. He is costumed as a Renaissance-style minstrel with lavish velvet costume accented with gold fleur-de-lis designs which are repeated on his slippers and splendid feathered cap and red-lined cape; lace ruffles edge his sleeves and cap. When wound, a wonderful and intricate series of movements, sound, and music occur, in the theme of the minstrel teaching a red-feathered bird, perched on his finger, to sing. The Bird Trainer nods, turns his head, moves his lips as though talking, blinks his eyes, and brings the flute to his mouth. He "plays" the flute, his three articulated fingers moving in a realistic manner, to the melody that the hidden music box plays. Then, ending the flute playing he turns, bidding the bird to repeat the song. The bird then takes the stage, turning his head from side to side, and begins to sing his own bird song, occasionally pausing, then singing again, but always his own bird song, never the man-made melody. The extraordinary automaton has long-running spring movement, nine animations and six melodious tunes. Condition: generally excellent, music and mechanism function well. Comments: Michel Bertrand, successor to Vichy firm, created "The Bird Trainer" at the end of the 20th century, inspired by the original Vichy 1890 automaton "Dresser d'Oiseau"; of the original model only two are known to exist, and it is believed that Bertrand created only two of this adapted version. Value Points: extraordinary work of art with complicated and wonderful motions and music, beautifully-preserved....more

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Le Monde des Automates Book by Chapuis and Droz, 1984 100/200

Lot # 295 (Sale Order: 298 of 303)      

12" x 8 1/2". Hard-bound leather book, 346 pages by Alfred Chapuis and Edouard Gelis. 1984 Geneva edition of the original Paris published book, with 263 illustrations and photographs....more

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Automata Book by Alfred Chapuis and Edmond Droz, 1958 200/300

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11" x 8". Hardbound, Editions du Griffon, Central Book Company, New York, 1958, translated by Alex Reid into English. 407 pages, 488 illustrations....more

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Automata, The Golden Age, 1848-1914 by Bailly, 1987 100/200

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12" x 10" Hard-bound with dust jacket, 360 pages, with color and black and white photographs and illustrations, and reprints of original automaton maker catalogs. 1987, Sotheby Publications....more

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